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May 2004 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

South Dakota

These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in South Dakota. 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 368,100 $11.38 $13.83 $28,770 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 12,660 $30.37 $34.28 $71,310 0.9 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 840 $44.06 $50.16 $104,320 7.1 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 3,350 $38.94 $43.98 $91,490 1.3 %
  11-1031 Legislators 1,020 (4) (4) $32,950 4.1 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 30 $34.54 $34.22 $71,180 3.5 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 120 $37.97 $42.86 $89,150 3.5 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 330 $39.76 $42.60 $88,600 2.9 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 70 $30.87 $32.89 $68,410 3.7 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 280 $30.61 $31.85 $66,260 1.5 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 200 $40.38 $43.52 $90,520 2.2 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 990 $35.75 $38.30 $79,670 1.3 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 90 $31.56 $32.93 $68,500 2.3 %
  11-3042 Training and Development Managers 30 $34.92 $36.73 $76,400 1.5 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 150 $33.00 $34.84 $72,470 1.4 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 350 $32.28 $33.64 $69,980 1.2 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 100 $33.80 $37.47 $77,940 3.0 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 90 $31.11 $32.74 $68,090 2.5 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 310 $30.32 $31.39 $65,290 2.3 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 70 $18.63 $19.52 $40,610 2.5 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 610 (4) (4) $56,890 2.8 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 220 $32.91 $35.19 $73,190 3.9 %
  11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 30 $29.64 $29.95 $62,300 1.6 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 220 $38.64 $39.98 $83,150 2.1 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 640 $18.99 $19.17 $39,880 1.4 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 130 $24.36 $26.01 $54,100 3.9 %
  11-9071 Gaming Managers 30 $25.39 $25.35 $52,720 2.4 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 130 $19.12 $19.41 $40,360 2.3 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 690 $29.83 $31.74 $66,020 1.8 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 110 $34.78 $37.03 $77,010 1.4 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 330 $21.11 $20.79 $43,250 0.5 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 510 $14.66 $16.65 $34,630 3.3 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 210 $22.70 $23.76 $49,420 1.6 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 360 $31.98 $32.40 $67,400 1.1 %
 
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 11,910 $19.32 $20.74 $43,130 0.9 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 290 $20.21 $21.78 $45,300 4.6 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 270 $17.61 $18.46 $38,390 1.8 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 590 $19.47 $20.13 $41,870 0.9 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 390 $19.83 $21.85 $45,440 3.7 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 690 $17.80 $18.34 $38,140 1.1 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 460 $18.66 $19.34 $40,230 1.9 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 60 $14.49 $15.65 $32,550 3.0 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 730 $17.42 $18.47 $38,420 1.0 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 260 $18.12 $19.19 $39,900 1.5 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 680 $15.71 $16.46 $34,230 1.8 %
  13-1081 Logisticians 40 $27.20 $26.18 $54,450 1.5 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 850 $24.51 $26.90 $55,940 2.5 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 150 $12.94 $13.55 $28,180 2.6 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 430 $22.17 $23.71 $49,320 1.3 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 2,930 $20.08 $21.34 $44,380 1.3 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 230 $15.78 $16.61 $34,540 2.6 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 120 $20.49 $21.64 $45,010 1.8 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 280 $21.76 $24.47 $50,890 3.2 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 350 $20.75 $21.97 $45,690 1.6 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 150 $26.80 $28.29 $58,840 5.8 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 140 $23.77 $24.53 $51,030 2.2 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 100 $26.61 $28.04 $58,330 1.6 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 60 $16.10 $16.99 $35,340 5.4 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 1,200 $18.99 $19.89 $41,360 1.6 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 220 $16.30 $18.45 $38,380 1.1 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 120 $14.11 $14.44 $30,040 7.4 %
  13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 50 $17.43 $19.50 $40,560 3.5 %
 
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 5,230 $20.21 $21.92 $45,580 1.3 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 800 $21.80 $24.29 $50,530 4.5 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 260 $30.58 $30.99 $64,470 1.4 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 180 $30.16 $32.39 $67,380 2.3 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 1,710 $14.89 $15.19 $31,600 0.9 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 690 $27.15 $27.94 $58,120 1.0 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 100 $22.55 $24.12 $50,170 2.0 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 920 $21.58 $22.52 $46,850 0.8 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 430 $20.94 $22.32 $46,420 1.6 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 90 $17.65 $20.44 $42,520 1.2 %
 
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 3,960 $20.04 $21.51 $44,740 1.2 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 70 $28.32 $29.25 $60,850 6.6 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 40 $18.91 $20.36 $42,340 4.6 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 110 $16.68 $17.71 $36,830 4.8 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 580 $25.19 $26.17 $54,430 2.3 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 190 $28.65 $28.97 $60,250 1.9 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 160 $25.29 $26.40 $54,910 1.9 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 150 $24.89 $25.38 $52,790 2.3 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 30 $25.19 $25.78 $53,630 2.4 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 280 $26.00 $27.05 $56,260 2.0 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 330 $25.90 $27.14 $56,450 1.5 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 270 $14.43 $14.63 $30,440 2.3 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 60 $16.49 $16.98 $35,330 3.5 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 150 $14.41 $14.70 $30,580 1.6 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 440 $15.61 $15.69 $32,630 1.6 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 250 $16.25 $17.04 $35,430 1.9 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 40 $14.80 $14.68 $30,530 2.8 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 170 $17.22 $17.37 $36,140 1.4 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 140 $16.53 $17.18 $35,740 2.3 %
  17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 120 $21.81 $20.96 $43,590 1.0 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians (7) $12.99 $13.14 $27,330 4.1 %
 
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 3,370 $16.19 $18.62 $38,740 2.2 %
  19-1012 Food Scientists and Technologists 30 $19.98 $21.70 $45,130 1.5 %
  19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists 150 $20.26 $20.75 $43,170 1.4 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 120 $20.58 $22.17 $46,100 1.2 %
  19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 90 $21.46 $21.59 $44,900 0.9 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 270 $21.61 $22.40 $46,600 0.6 %
  19-1032 Foresters 120 $19.14 $19.93 $41,460 1.0 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 60 $29.55 $50.33 $104,680 18.7 %
  19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 50 $31.40 $28.62 $59,520 6.0 %
  19-2031 Chemists 80 $19.55 $20.17 $41,950 1.8 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 160 $20.15 $20.73 $43,110 1.7 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 40 $24.29 $24.16 $50,260 2.0 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 40 $26.74 $27.32 $56,830 1.7 %
  19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other 30 $44.20 $39.35 $81,860 2.4 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 170 $16.30 $18.09 $37,630 3.4 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 140 $26.99 $28.24 $58,730 1.6 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 130 $19.62 $19.91 $41,410 2.6 %
  19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists 40 $17.57 $19.60 $40,780 1.4 %
  19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 70 $24.23 $24.46 $50,870 1.2 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 190 $11.66 $12.18 $25,330 1.2 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 50 $11.78 $11.98 $24,920 2.5 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 60 $10.46 $11.35 $23,600 2.2 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 500 $12.14 $12.85 $26,720 0.8 %
 
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 4,650 $14.09 $14.66 $30,500 1.5 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 370 $15.31 $15.71 $32,680 1.5 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 550 $16.28 $17.09 $35,550 2.6 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 80 $15.33 $15.74 $32,730 4.3 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 120 $16.56 $17.09 $35,540 1.5 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 520 $12.18 $13.43 $27,930 3.6 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 1,170 $14.07 $14.34 $29,830 0.9 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 400 $14.79 $15.79 $32,830 4.9 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 260 $13.95 $14.26 $29,670 1.1 %
  21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 30 $27.48 $26.09 $54,260 1.5 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 80 $15.97 $17.16 $35,700 2.3 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 370 $15.49 $15.71 $32,680 1.0 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 580 $9.50 $9.84 $20,460 2.6 %
  21-2011 Clergy 80 $17.77 $18.18 $37,810 1.7 %
 
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 1,510 $21.91 $24.63 $51,230 2.7 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 700 $27.08 $31.55 $65,630 3.5 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 80 $35.15 $33.81 $70,330 1.4 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 360 $13.70 $14.86 $30,900 4.9 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters 50 $19.39 $18.81 $39,120 1.8 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 40 $19.05 $18.56 $38,600 1.5 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 180 $16.38 $17.33 $36,040 9.9 %
  23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 80 $19.38 $20.04 $41,680 1.3 %
 
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 21,820 $14.51 $15.53 $32,300 1.8 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 250 (4) (4) $49,950 5.2 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $48,100 1.8 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $45,410 4.0 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $49,940 4.2 %
  25-1062 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $64,500 3.9 %
  25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $52,640 4.2 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $54,720 4.6 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $48,040 5.7 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $46,510 2.5 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $59,960 4.1 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $41,440 2.6 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 230 (4) (4) $44,570 3.0 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $44,020 2.9 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $41,930 4.4 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $43,280 1.9 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $43,780 2.8 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $45,900 3.9 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $43,260 4.4 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 150 (4) (4) $44,500 4.0 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 250 $18.71 $18.89 $39,280 2.4 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 650 $11.63 $11.58 $24,090 2.5 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 460 (4) (4) $31,540 2.1 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 4,120 (4) (4) $33,410 2.1 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 2,090 (4) (4) $34,100 2.6 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 50 (4) (4) $33,630 2.4 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 3,440 (4) (4) $33,860 1.7 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 370 (4) (4) $33,920 2.3 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 600 (4) (4) $31,720 1.6 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 240 (4) (4) $32,850 1.9 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 390 (4) (4) $33,120 1.7 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 240 $13.02 $13.03 $27,110 1.6 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 170 $10.20 $11.10 $23,090 2.9 %
  25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 350 (4) (4) $42,780 9.6 %
  25-4012 Curators 40 $16.67 $18.37 $38,210 1.6 %
  25-4021 Librarians 450 $14.54 $15.79 $32,830 2.9 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 370 $10.45 $10.99 $22,860 1.6 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 140 $21.26 $22.49 $46,770 2.9 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 4,400 (4) (4) $19,730 1.5 %
 
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 4,450 $12.55 $13.77 $28,630 1.6 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 80 $13.16 $14.15 $29,420 3.8 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 90 $13.86 $14.78 $30,740 3.1 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 250 $8.63 $8.85 $18,410 2.4 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 300 $13.09 $13.69 $28,460 2.2 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 50 $15.49 $16.15 $33,590 1.9 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 220 $10.22 $10.73 $22,310 7.2 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 90 $16.30 $16.49 $34,310 2.9 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 650 (4) (4) $25,640 3.4 %
  27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 380 $10.91 $11.86 $24,670 1.8 %
  27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 230 $11.23 $12.28 $25,540 3.3 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 900 $16.59 $17.99 $37,420 2.8 %
  27-3041 Editors 190 $15.51 $16.22 $33,730 2.5 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 50 $17.66 $18.39 $38,250 2.7 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 30 $15.60 $15.94 $33,150 3.8 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 50 $15.22 $15.84 $32,950 1.7 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 100 $10.09 $11.23 $23,360 2.7 %
  27-4021 Photographers 230 $11.09 $11.95 $24,860 5.8 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 100 $9.12 $10.00 $20,800 4.0 %
 
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 21,620 $19.49 $23.81 $49,520 1.9 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors 140 $46.58 $44.84 $93,270 5.5 %
  29-1021 Dentists, General 270 (5) $75.48 $157,000 8.4 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 130 $19.84 $21.27 $44,240 2.2 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 130 (5) $70.04 $145,680 18.5 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 780 $37.02 $35.48 $73,790 2.2 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists 60 $62.25 $64.64 $134,450 3.1 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 220 $63.91 $61.50 $127,930 10.8 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 180 (5) $89.80 $186,770 6.0 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 90 (5) $94.94 $197,470 8.9 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General 30 (5) $76.39 $158,890 6.8 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 140 (5) $89.06 $185,240 5.1 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 270 (5) $77.59 $161,380 5.8 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 300 $32.42 $32.24 $67,070 1.8 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 8,960 $20.73 $21.83 $45,410 2.2 %
  29-1121 Audiologists 30 $23.89 $23.62 $49,120 2.7 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 290 $21.48 $22.02 $45,800 1.2 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 550 $26.43 $27.05 $56,260 2.7 %
  29-1124 Radiation Therapists (7) $23.97 $24.33 $50,610 4.2 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 50 $15.20 $15.95 $33,170 3.1 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 250 $20.50 $20.68 $43,020 1.6 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 290 $18.42 $18.84 $39,190 0.9 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 120 $28.93 $34.71 $72,200 13.1 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 700 $18.85 $19.16 $39,850 1.9 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 480 $12.77 $13.10 $27,250 1.4 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 420 $22.75 $22.45 $46,690 3.6 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 170 $16.75 $17.36 $36,110 1.5 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 160 $22.11 $22.87 $47,570 2.8 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 100 $22.15 $22.84 $47,500 1.5 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 730 $18.82 $19.11 $39,740 1.4 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 670 $10.26 $10.94 $22,750 2.0 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 780 $11.10 $11.66 $24,240 2.3 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 370 $14.23 $14.70 $30,580 1.0 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 130 $11.96 $11.97 $24,890 3.7 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 2,040 $13.37 $13.53 $28,140 1.0 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 780 $11.44 $12.46 $25,910 1.9 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 280 $10.67 $11.26 $23,430 4.9 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 110 $21.13 $23.11 $48,070 2.1 %
  29-9091 Athletic Trainers 80 (4) (4) $32,030 2.4 %
 
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 10,310 $9.63 $9.88 $20,540 1.2 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides (7) $9.01 $9.08 $18,890 1.3 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 6,340 $9.05 $9.09 $18,900 1.2 %
  31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 90 $11.92 $11.83 $24,610 1.7 %
  31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 40 $12.39 $12.64 $26,280 2.2 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 280 $12.35 $12.57 $26,150 1.6 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 110 $9.34 $9.23 $19,200 3.2 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists 90 $13.61 $13.85 $28,800 2.9 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 670 $12.43 $12.61 $26,230 3.2 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 1,050 $10.48 $10.69 $22,230 1.5 %
  31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 50 $11.16 $11.35 $23,610 1.6 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 670 $11.42 $11.80 $24,550 1.4 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 210 $8.72 $8.83 $18,360 5.6 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 110 $8.20 $8.40 $17,480 3.9 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 80 $15.90 $16.22 $33,730 1.3 %
 
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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 5,400 $12.94 $14.21 $29,560 2.6 %
  33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 40 $20.02 $21.16 $44,010 2.1 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 150 $22.03 $24.37 $50,690 2.9 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 50 $23.59 $24.43 $50,820