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November 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 371,010 $11.47 $13.98 $29,080 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 12,800 $30.48 $34.17 $71,070 0.8 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 900 $45.14 $50.15 $104,310 7.1 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 3,480 $38.85 $43.41 $90,300 1.3 %
  11-1031 Legislators 1,060 (4) (4) $30,900 3.1 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 30 $34.99 $34.79 $72,360 4.0 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 130 $36.27 $42.80 $89,010 5.7 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 320 $41.03 $44.01 $91,540 2.8 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 60 $29.59 $32.47 $67,530 3.7 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 260 $30.33 $31.81 $66,170 1.5 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 200 $39.90 $43.10 $89,640 2.5 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 860 $36.53 $39.18 $81,500 1.6 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 70 $31.69 $33.94 $70,590 3.2 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 160 $32.67 $34.60 $71,970 1.5 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 330 $32.64 $34.25 $71,240 0.9 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 100 $32.89 $36.44 $75,780 3.3 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 100 $30.52 $32.87 $68,380 2.5 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 300 $30.73 $32.04 $66,650 3.1 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 70 $18.63 $19.70 $40,970 2.3 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 600 (4) (4) $57,220 2.8 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 210 $33.62 $37.17 $77,300 4.3 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 220 $39.02 $40.11 $83,430 1.8 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 650 $19.36 $19.48 $40,520 1.3 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 140 $24.31 $25.15 $52,310 4.3 %
  11-9071 Gaming Managers 40 $25.95 $25.93 $53,930 3.2 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 160 $19.55 $20.02 $41,650 2.6 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 670 $30.25 $32.62 $67,840 2.0 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 130 $33.11 $34.69 $72,160 1.5 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 330 $21.14 $20.89 $43,460 0.5 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 590 $14.40 $15.99 $33,260 3.5 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 200 $23.21 $24.24 $50,420 1.7 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 360 $31.93 $32.58 $67,760 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 12,000 $19.33 $20.67 $43,000 0.9 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 290 $20.15 $21.40 $44,510 3.8 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 250 $18.48 $19.07 $39,670 1.4 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 600 $19.38 $20.20 $42,010 0.9 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 400 $19.19 $21.17 $44,040 3.8 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 760 $18.21 $18.81 $39,120 1.4 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 450 $19.30 $19.70 $40,980 1.7 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 60 $14.96 $16.09 $33,480 3.1 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 740 $17.43 $18.54 $38,570 1.3 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 240 $18.18 $19.05 $39,620 1.1 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 650 $15.69 $16.42 $34,150 1.8 %
  13-1081 Logisticians 40 $26.88 $26.38 $54,860 1.6 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 880 $23.11 $26.09 $54,270 2.8 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 150 $13.30 $14.24 $29,620 2.5 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 430 $22.19 $23.62 $49,140 1.7 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 2,930 $20.19 $21.53 $44,780 1.3 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 230 $15.61 $16.70 $34,730 3.1 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 110 $20.25 $21.51 $44,740 2.2 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 270 $20.98 $22.30 $46,390 1.9 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 330 $21.63 $22.90 $47,630 2.2 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 110 $26.84 $28.41 $59,090 6.3 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 160 $23.87 $24.11 $50,150 2.3 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 90 $26.64 $28.18 $58,620 1.4 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors (7) $16.03 $17.62 $36,640 7.7 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 1,340 $18.19 $19.67 $40,910 2.5 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 230 $16.91 $18.84 $39,190 1.1 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 130 $11.62 $12.24 $25,450 6.1 %
  13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 40 $17.09 $18.45 $38,370 1.5 %
 
Computer and Mathematical 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 Occupations 5,130 $20.32 $21.78 $45,300 1.0 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 640 $20.68 $21.59 $44,910 1.1 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 280 $30.96 $31.43 $65,370 1.3 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 230 $30.16 $31.74 $66,020 2.0 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 1,670 $15.12 $15.42 $32,070 0.9 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 680 $26.97 $27.88 $58,000 0.8 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 90 $22.12 $23.74 $49,380 1.9 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 960 $21.62 $22.45 $46,690 0.8 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 450 $21.65 $22.87 $47,570 1.4 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 80 $19.55 $21.41 $44,530 1.8 %
 
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 3,930 $20.64 $21.99 $45,750 1.0 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 100 $29.66 $30.10 $62,600 5.6 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 40 $20.48 $21.46 $44,640 3.9 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 40 $19.75 $21.21 $44,130 6.1 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 110 $16.86 $17.88 $37,190 4.3 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 590 $25.38 $26.30 $54,700 2.4 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 190 $28.81 $28.89 $60,080 2.3 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 140 $26.03 $27.06 $56,280 1.5 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 160 $24.56 $25.10 $52,200 1.9 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 40 $25.49 $26.37 $54,850 1.5 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 280 $26.36 $27.49 $57,180 1.8 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 320 $26.19 $27.54 $57,270 1.3 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 230 $14.83 $15.04 $31,290 2.4 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 50 $17.78 $17.60 $36,620 2.2 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 150 $14.84 $14.98 $31,150 1.5 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 480 $15.69 $15.83 $32,940 1.6 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 270 $16.21 $16.94 $35,230 2.1 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 40 $14.77 $14.70 $30,580 2.4 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 180 $17.13 $17.10 $35,580 1.4 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 130 $17.22 $18.24 $37,940 1.8 %
  17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 100 $22.65 $22.12 $46,000 1.0 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians (7) $13.01 $13.27 $27,600 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 3,080 $18.05 $19.55 $40,670 1.9 %
  19-1012 Food Scientists and Technologists 40 $20.04 $21.43 $44,580 6.0 %
  19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists 150 $20.43 $20.81 $43,290 1.3 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 60 $16.32 $17.84 $37,120 1.7 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 120 $21.03 $22.56 $46,920 2.0 %
  19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 90 $22.03 $22.21 $46,200 1.0 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 280 $22.00 $22.64 $47,090 0.6 %
  19-1032 Foresters 120 $19.52 $20.35 $42,330 1.1 %
  19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 40 $34.97 $31.92 $66,400 2.5 %
  19-2031 Chemists 80 $19.34 $20.11 $41,820 1.6 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 170 $20.30 $20.68 $43,010 1.8 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 40 $24.34 $24.14 $50,210 2.2 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 40 $26.62 $27.30 $56,780 1.7 %
  19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other 30 $42.43 $38.70 $80,490 2.3 %
  19-3011 Economists 30 $16.37 $18.11 $37,670 1.6 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 160 $16.51 $18.18 $37,810 3.0 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 140 $27.92 $29.20 $60,740 1.8 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 130 $20.87 $21.17 $44,030 2.7 %
  19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists 40 $17.98 $20.38 $42,390 1.4 %
  19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 70 $24.17 $24.40 $50,760 1.2 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 160 $11.44 $10.84 $22,540 5.6 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 190 $12.93 $13.80 $28,700 1.1 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 60 $11.89 $12.70 $26,420 2.1 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 60 $10.67 $11.64 $24,210 2.0 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 290 $13.23 $14.22 $29,580 0.9 %
  19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 70 $20.09 $20.32 $42,260 1.1 %
 
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 4,530 $14.76 $15.35 $31,920 1.5 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 430 $15.19 $15.61 $32,470 1.7 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 610 $16.85 $17.87 $37,170 2.4 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 70 $15.97 $16.41 $34,140 4.5 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 130 $16.69 $17.20 $35,770 2.0 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 260 $15.21 $16.31 $33,920 1.6 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 1,180 $14.41 $14.63 $30,440 0.9 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 390 $15.29 $16.43 $34,170 4.9 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 290 $14.20 $14.66 $30,500 1.5 %
  21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 30 $27.49 $27.04 $56,240 1.5 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 90 $18.06 $20.56 $42,770 4.3 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 370 $15.92 $16.04 $33,370 1.2 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 580 $9.76 $10.08 $20,970 1.9 %
  21-2011 Clergy 80 $17.99 $18.42 $38,300 1.8 %
 
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 1,550 $22.33 $24.70 $51,370 3.0 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 660 $27.97 $32.13 $66,820 3.4 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 80 $36.54 $34.64 $72,050 1.6 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 370 $13.89 $15.19 $31,600 5.5 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters 50 $19.00 $18.52 $38,510 2.1 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 40 $18.40 $17.49 $36,380 1.4 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 240 $17.27 $18.59 $38,670 5.0 %
  23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 90 $19.77 $20.65 $42,950 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 21,980 $14.76 $15.86 $32,990 2.3 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 230 (4) (4) $57,250 6.6 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $50,420 2.7 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $50,840 1.9 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 150 (4) (4) $70,880 9.3 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $54,530 2.7 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $59,940 2.2 %
  25-1062 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $58,780 6.4 %
  25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $54,910 3.4 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $66,130 6.5 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $55,010 6.7 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $51,470 2.5 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $60,720 4.3 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $48,880 7.5 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 190 (4) (4) $50,140 5.2 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $49,800 5.0 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $49,360 3.7 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 180 (4) (4) $46,300 2.7 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $45,080 2.5 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $54,390 5.0 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $50,080 4.0 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 140 (4) (4) $47,380 2.9 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 360 $20.29 $20.72 $43,090 3.1 %
  25-1199 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other (7) $24.33 $26.23 $54,550 8.4 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 600 $12.39 $12.15 $25,260 5.1 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 460 (4) (4) $31,940 2.1 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 4,250 (4) (4) $33,560 2.2 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 2,030 (4) (4) $34,420 2.8 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 3,440 (4) (4) $34,020 1.8 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 350 (4) (4) $33,790 2.4 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 590 (4) (4) $32,140 1.6 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 240 (4) (4) $33,230 2.0 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 420 (4) (4) $33,790 1.6 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 260 $12.39 $12.67 $26,350 2.3 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 190 $10.96 $11.86 $24,660 3.5 %
  25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 350 (4) (4) $43,740 8.6 %
  25-4012 Curators 40 $16.97 $18.49 $38,450 2.1 %
  25-4013 Museum Technicians and Conservators 30 $13.54 $14.36 $29,870 5.0 %
  25-4021 Librarians 490 $14.31 $15.67 $32,590 2.5 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 400 $10.45 $10.92 $22,720 2.8 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 160 $21.25 $22.40 $46,590 2.5 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 4,330 (4) (4) $19,760 1.6 %
 
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 4,600 $12.75 $14.01 $29,140 1.7 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 90 $13.47 $14.16 $29,460 3.6 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 90 $14.11 $15.34 $31,910 2.3 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 280 $9.00 $9.13 $19,000 2.3 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 340 $13.23 $13.87 $28,850 2.1 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 60 $15.66 $16.05 $33,380 2.4 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 230 $9.47 $10.25 $21,330 7.1 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 80 $17.22 $17.44 $36,270 2.6 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 620 (4) (4) $25,360 3.3 %
  27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 360 $11.13 $12.10 $25,170 2.0 %
  27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 280 $11.02 $12.05 $25,060 2.6 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 1,000 $16.85 $18.45 $38,380 2.6 %
  27-3041 Editors 170 $15.76 $16.56 $34,450 2.0 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 60 $17.97 $18.60 $38,690 3.0 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 40 $15.12 $15.47 $32,180 4.8 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 70 $15.26 $15.86 $32,980 2.1 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 90 $10.32 $11.60 $24,120 1.6 %
  27-4021 Photographers 240 $11.20 $12.02 $25,000 4.6 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 90 $8.97 $9.61 $19,980 2.6 %
 
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 22,150 $20.17 $24.78 $51,540 1.9 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors 140 $39.22 $42.48 $88,360 7.3 %
  29-1021 Dentists, General 290 (5) $72.53 $150,870 8.1 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 130 $19.89 $21.25 $44,200 2.1 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 90 $44.31 $51.56 $107,250 12.2 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 780 $39.22 $38.32 $79,710 1.6 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists 60 $62.88 $65.41 $136,040 2.9 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 290 $66.16 $65.05 $135,300 9.6 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 230 (5) $89.42 $186,000 5.4 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists (7) (5) $94.76 $197,090 9.2 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 190 (5) $89.63 $186,430 7.0 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 290 (5) $73.94 $153,790 7.4 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 320 $32.93 $32.83 $68,280 1.6 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 9,050 $21.37 $22.52 $46,830 2.0 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 250 $22.57 $23.03 $47,890 0.8 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 530 $26.85 $27.75 $57,720 2.7 %
  29-1124 Radiation Therapists 50 $24.61 $24.92 $51,840 3.8 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 50 $15.37 $16.72 $34,770 3.7 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 280 $20.84 $21.01 $43,700 1.4 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 270 $18.98 $19.43 $40,420 1.0 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 190 $26.73 $29.04 $60,410 4.8 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 670 $19.84 $20.08 $41,770 1.7 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 470 $13.13 $13.53 $28,140 1.3 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 420 $22.85 $22.79 $47,400 3.9 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 190 $17.84 $17.89 $37,200 1.4 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 190 $22.56 $23.64 $49,180 2.8 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 120 $22.87 $23.52 $48,910 1.6 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 770 $19.35 $19.60 $40,770 1.4 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 670 $10.42 $11.16 $23,210 2.7 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 740 $11.44 $11.90 $24,740 1.5 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 360 $14.81 $15.09 $31,380 0.9 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 160 $10.70 $11.30 $23,510 4.6 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 2,030 $13.65 $13.81 $28,720 1.0 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 850 $11.60 $12.60 $26,210 1.9 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 330 $10.91 $11.62 $24,170 4.4 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 120 $21.21 $23.32 $48,500 1.3 %
  29-9091 Athletic Trainers 70 (4) (4) $31,870 2.6 %
 
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 10,480 $9.77 $10.00 $20,810 1.1 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 690 $9.65 $9.67 $20,110 1.5 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 6,510 $9.20 $9.22 $19,170 1.2 %
  31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 90 $11.89 $11.80 $24,530 1.6 %
  31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 50 $13.06 $13.23 $27,520 1.7 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 260 $12.67 $12.87 $26,760 1.6 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 120 $9.37 $9.35 $19,450 2.9 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists 80 $14.20 $14.16 $29,460 3.1 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 650 $12.50 $12.67 $26,360 3.5 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 960 $10.63 $10.85 $22,560 1.4 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 650 $11.78 $12.11 $25,180 1.4 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 120 $9.43 $9.24 $19,210 3.4 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 170 $8.18 $8.35 $17,380 3.3 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 80 $15.77 $16.20 $33,690 1.3 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 5,730 $13.20 $14.35 $29,850 2.7 %
  33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 40 $19.93 $21.07 $43,830 2.7 %