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November 2004 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 692,840 $11.47 $14.65 $30,470 0.6 %
 
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 28,820 $27.47 $31.25 $64,990 1.2 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 1,560 $40.39 $48.89 $101,690 3.1 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 8,360 $30.52 $35.08 $72,980 1.0 %
  11-1031 Legislators 1,060 (4) (4) $27,970 14.4 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 270 $21.74 $23.84 $49,590 2.7 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 420 $27.28 $32.54 $67,680 4.2 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 740 $29.44 $35.68 $74,210 5.1 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 90 $24.91 $28.74 $59,790 4.8 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 980 $25.30 $26.75 $55,640 3.3 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 690 $35.58 $35.94 $74,750 2.8 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 2,190 $30.27 $32.29 $67,170 2.4 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 210 $25.60 $29.14 $60,600 4.9 %
  11-3042 Training and Development Managers 140 $25.41 $28.48 $59,240 4.7 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 200 $31.21 $32.60 $67,810 2.7 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 600 $33.86 $35.04 $72,890 2.9 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 250 $28.82 $31.41 $65,330 3.9 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 350 $26.27 $28.22 $58,690 4.4 %
  11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 30 $16.87 $18.52 $38,520 2.2 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 480 $29.63 $33.95 $70,610 5.1 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 130 $13.72 $14.87 $30,930 4.2 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 1,850 (4) (4) $56,470 1.1 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 680 $28.16 $30.21 $62,840 4.1 %
  11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 50 $31.41 $31.45 $65,420 3.9 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 600 $39.85 $41.54 $86,390 2.4 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 1,080 $15.77 $17.02 $35,400 3.0 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 190 $23.61 $25.40 $52,830 6.9 %
  11-9071 Gaming Managers 100 $22.19 $22.98 $47,790 1.8 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 220 $16.27 $19.77 $41,120 10.9 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 2,070 $26.91 $30.44 $63,300 2.3 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 190 $35.69 $39.66 $82,500 7.8 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 720 $21.28 $21.30 $44,300 0.4 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 570 $11.85 $18.93 $39,360 7.9 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 600 $18.67 $19.86 $41,310 2.4 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 1,150 $29.03 $31.34 $65,180 3.2 %
 
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 18,710 $19.27 $21.10 $43,890 0.9 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 50 $12.44 $14.37 $29,880 9.0 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 520 $15.37 $17.21 $35,800 4.0 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 860 $19.05 $21.02 $43,720 1.9 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 930 $16.65 $19.35 $40,250 4.5 %
  13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 40 $23.84 $23.88 $49,670 3.4 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 800 $17.20 $19.51 $40,580 3.2 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 640 $21.16 $24.27 $50,480 4.1 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 120 $15.08 $15.76 $32,770 3.5 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 490 $14.44 $17.78 $36,980 7.7 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 370 $16.94 $18.49 $38,460 3.5 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 950 $19.60 $20.75 $43,160 3.5 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 1,090 $23.21 $22.19 $46,150 2.3 %
  13-1081 Logisticians 290 $24.79 $25.60 $53,260 7.8 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 930 $27.09 $27.83 $57,880 3.0 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 160 $16.18 $18.98 $39,480 12.8 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 2,060 $22.43 $22.87 $47,570 2.3 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 4,630 $19.07 $21.66 $45,060 2.0 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 440 $12.55 $14.63 $30,430 2.7 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 130 $24.46 $25.19 $52,390 2.3 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 180 $17.29 $21.00 $43,680 6.3 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 280 $21.30 $24.05 $50,030 4.9 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 200 $17.81 $22.76 $47,340 4.7 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 180 $18.80 $21.95 $45,650 5.6 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 70 $29.36 $29.23 $60,800 7.8 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 50 $16.29 $17.15 $35,670 3.3 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 1,150 $19.02 $20.18 $41,980 3.1 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 450 $12.07 $15.73 $32,720 2.4 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 310 $8.95 $10.31 $21,450 8.3 %
  13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 360 $18.35 $19.90 $41,400 4.9 %
 
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 6,730 $22.75 $24.10 $50,130 3.0 %
  15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 80 $40.39 $41.37 $86,040 5.5 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 1,280 $21.82 $23.31 $48,480 4.3 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 430 $29.18 $31.10 $64,680 3.1 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 270 $27.25 $27.91 $58,050 4.3 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 1,290 $13.11 $14.50 $30,160 1.9 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 1,600 $31.16 $30.98 $64,440 2.9 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 480 $16.88 $19.21 $39,960 2.4 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 680 $22.89 $24.54 $51,030 3.2 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 470 $19.14 $20.46 $42,550 3.0 %
  15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 70 $24.91 $25.46 $52,950 9.0 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 40 $31.72 $33.80 $70,290 8.1 %
 
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 9,270 $22.43 $24.35 $50,650 2.1 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 80 $29.00 $32.65 $67,920 7.9 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 50 $24.26 $23.05 $47,940 4.8 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 530 $19.82 $20.77 $43,190 3.8 %
  17-2011 Aerospace Engineers 80 $40.72 $41.13 $85,550 5.6 %
  17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 30 $28.52 $28.14 $58,520 5.4 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 330 $38.43 $37.74 $78,490 3.1 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 1,220 $26.07 $27.31 $56,810 2.1 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 140 $26.38 $28.73 $59,750 6.9 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 410 $32.43 $32.03 $66,630 1.7 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 230 $27.62 $29.62 $61,620 3.6 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 230 $29.79 $28.68 $59,650 3.3 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 210 $21.27 $23.69 $49,270 4.0 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 460 $26.02 $27.30 $56,790 5.3 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 120 $21.05 $22.97 $47,780 8.8 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 450 $29.97 $30.52 $63,480 2.4 %
  17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 190 $27.89 $28.65 $59,600 4.2 %
  17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 150 $34.87 $36.88 $76,720 3.8 %
  17-2199 Engineers, All Other 290 $36.70 $35.65 $74,150 3.4 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 320 $16.29 $17.70 $36,820 4.8 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 80 $16.69 $17.87 $37,180 6.6 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 220 $15.74 $16.63 $34,590 4.3 %
  17-3019 Drafters, All Other 30 $16.91 $19.53 $40,630 6.2 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 1,030 $16.52 $16.94 $35,230 1.4 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 630 $23.50 $22.67 $47,140 2.3 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians (7) $17.32 $18.52 $38,510 2.2 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 220 $18.41 $19.71 $40,990 4.5 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 110 $20.37 $24.02 $49,960 5.6 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians (7) $15.92 $17.08 $35,520 2.3 %
  17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 250 $26.07 $24.81 $51,610 2.5 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 600 $13.23 $13.92 $28,950 3.3 %
 
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 6,300 $20.13 $23.23 $48,310 4.1 %
  19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists 50 $33.01 $33.83 $70,360 1.3 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 130 $18.74 $24.56 $51,090 8.6 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 150 $20.77 $23.02 $47,870 1.2 %
  19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 140 $28.73 $29.13 $60,600 1.1 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 80 $30.30 $28.83 $59,960 1.0 %
  19-1032 Foresters 250 $19.35 $21.40 $44,520 4.4 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 110 $36.90 $38.85 $80,810 4.3 %
  19-2031 Chemists 590 $29.96 $29.65 $61,660 7.3 %
  19-2032 Materials Scientists (7) $37.49 $38.99 $81,090 6.7 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 600 $19.17 $19.93 $41,460 1.2 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 220 $20.53 $24.46 $50,880 6.1 %
  19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other 70 $40.05 $41.18 $85,650 2.0 %
  19-3011 Economists 70 $15.18 $18.72 $38,950 6.7 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts (7) $21.98 $30.28 $62,980 3.7 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 580 $19.70 $25.74 $53,540 13.1 %
  19-3039 Psychologists, All Other 40 $35.77 $33.45 $69,570 5.5 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 110 $20.54 $21.33 $44,370 2.5 %
  19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 460 $16.37 $18.85 $39,200 1.2 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 300 $14.39 $14.67 $30,510 2.3 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 790 $22.22 $21.13 $43,950 9.3 %
  19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 150 $12.90 $17.54 $36,490 19.9 %
  19-4061 Social Science Research Assistants 60 $16.38 $16.62 $34,580 4.3 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 360 $12.80 $13.46 $27,990 4.2 %
  19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 40 $15.30 $15.22 $31,650 1.8 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 90 $14.33 $14.82 $30,830 1.0 %
  19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 250 $18.93 $21.72 $45,170 4.8 %
 
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 10,640 $12.10 $13.05 $27,140 1.6 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 240 $14.25 $14.59 $30,340 2.2 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 1,410 $19.10 $18.56 $38,610 1.8 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 90 $17.61 $18.13 $37,710 5.5 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 500 $15.52 $16.59 $34,500 5.1 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 500 $13.54 $14.09 $29,310 3.0 %
  21-1019 Counselors, All Other 60 $15.12 $15.09 $31,390 2.1 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 2,370 $12.22 $12.27 $25,530 1.8 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 850 $14.56 $16.08 $33,460 2.9 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 1,100 $10.53 $11.25 $23,400 1.4 %
  21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 80 $26.15 $24.81 $51,600 4.1 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 310 $11.08 $12.09 $25,140 5.9 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 290 $12.21 $12.39 $25,770 1.9 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 2,640 $8.17 $8.74 $18,180 2.4 %
  21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 100 $12.40 $13.07 $27,180 6.3 %
  21-2011 Clergy 80 $23.68 $23.28 $48,420 3.4 %
 
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 5,840 $20.62 $26.88 $55,910 4.6 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 2,340 $32.63 $41.04 $85,370 5.4 %
  23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 60 $40.52 $42.43 $88,250 5.0 %
  23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 80 $14.90 $15.65 $32,540 2.1 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 520 $18.00 $21.31 $44,320 1.9 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 2,000 $13.68 $15.19 $31,590 2.8 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters 110 $19.14 $18.64 $38,770 4.0 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 120 $17.49 $17.29 $35,970 1.7 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 220 $13.34 $15.39 $32,000 4.4 %
  23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 380 $19.87 $20.80 $43,260 1.9 %
 
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 40,190 $18.38 $18.04 $37,520 1.2 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 360 (4) (4) $53,930 4.0 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 220 (4) (4) $53,240 5.0 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 210 (4) (4) $52,970 3.2 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $55,580 2.8 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $59,760 4.9 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $58,660 2.4 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $55,000 2.2 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 150 (4) (4) $54,930 2.3 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $51,460 2.4 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $59,800 10.1 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 360 (4) (4) $46,930 3.5 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 320 (4) (4) $49,810 2.3 %
  25-1082 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $50,980 3.3 %
  25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $44,540 4.9 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 290 (4) (4) $51,570 3.9 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 140 (4) (4) $49,500 2.6 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 290 (4) (4) $50,640 2.0 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $54,410 2.3 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 190 (4) (4) $40,290 4.4 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 1,360 $18.15 $18.45 $38,380 5.3 %
  25-1199 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 1,060 $24.81 $23.31 $48,480 8.8 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 1,210 $8.63 $9.98 $20,770 4.2 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 1,370 (4) (4) $38,970 1.0 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 8,040 (4) (4) $39,550 0.7 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 3,820 (4) (4) $38,940 1.2 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 4,350 (4) (4) $40,980 0.7 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,200 (4) (4) $41,040 0.7 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 3,460 (4) (4) $38,240 0.8 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 630 (4) (4) $38,130 0.9 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 480 (4) (4) $38,080 0.7 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 170 $12.46 $13.80 $28,700 5.9 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 460 $12.73 $13.28 $27,620 3.9 %
  25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 350 (4) (4) $38,670 4.7 %
  25-4013 Museum Technicians and Conservators 60 $11.43 $13.06 $27,150 1.5 %
  25-4021 Librarians 820 $19.16 $19.38 $40,310 1.6 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 740 $9.09 $10.21 $21,240 5.0 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 320 $23.97 $22.62 $47,040 3.4 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 3,710 (4) (4) $21,180 0.9 %
 
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 5,540 $11.59 $14.13 $29,400 2.6 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 50 $24.83 $25.11 $52,240 7.5 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 70 $14.04 $16.34 $33,980 9.4 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 580 $7.83 $8.16 $16,970 4.2 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 400 $13.49 $14.37 $29,880 2.6 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 70 $14.13 $14.96 $31,130 10.5 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 410 $7.51 $8.77 $18,240 3.3 %
  27-1029 Designers, All Other 50 $28.46 $25.41 $52,840 4.9 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 170 $15.16 $17.70 $36,810 4.0 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 330 (4) (4) $38,730 5.8 %
  27-2023 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 90 (4) (4) $30,640 2.4 %
  27-2031 Dancers 140 $6.77 $8.40 (6) 10.4 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 200 $25.22 $22.46 (6) 11.8 %
  27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 430 $7.97 $10.35 $21,520 7.0 %
  27-3021 Broadcast News Analysts 30 $14.36 $21.11 $43,900 19.2 %
  27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 480 $10.57 $12.19 $25,360 7.4 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 450 $16.61 $17.96 $37,350 2.1 %
  27-3041 Editors 370 $14.95 $17.11 $35,590 5.6 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 80 $20.15 $22.30 $46,380 4.9 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 100 $14.63 $17.10 $35,560 5.5 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 120 $10.07 $11.32 $23,540 4.8 %
  27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 30 $26.84 $27.23 $56,650 8.5 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 100 $9.85 $10.08 $20,960 3.9 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 190 $10.75 $12.51 $26,010 6.0 %
  27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 40 $14.31 $15.71 $32,680 10.5 %
  27-4021 Photographers 250 $12.34 $13.50 $28,070 4.5 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 80 $10.27 $14.77 $30,730 9.9 %
  27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 50 $23.09 $22.64 $47,090 6.3 %
 
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 44,970 $19.65 $25.37 $52,770 2.1 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors 50 $32.71 $43.01 $89,460 18.6 %
  29-1021 Dentists, General 460 $50.16 $58.64 $121,980 16.6 %
  29-1023 Orthodontists (7) (5) $71.35 $148,410 13.4 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 260 $20.28 $20.89 $43,450 3.1 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 110 $41.47 $46.30 $96,310 6.2 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 1,670 $41.56 $41.33 $85,970 1.3 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists 380 (5) $84.91 $176,610 4.6 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 1,030 (5) $76.22 $158,540 3.8 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 480 (5) $76.94 $160,040 3.7 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 160 (5) $76.02 $158,110 4.4 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General 190 $51.92 $56.21 $116,910 4.0 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists 200 $68.73 $68.20 $141,850 6.2 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 470 (5) $91.16 $189,600 5.1 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 620 $58.27 $69.58 $144,730 4.9 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 670 $33.12 $33.84 $70,380 2.8 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 15,620 $21.33 $22.97 $47,780 1.8 %
  29-1121 Audiologists 40 $22.02 $22.58 $46,970 3.6 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 500 $25.04 $27.10 $56,370 3.6 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 1,110 $29.63 $32.28 $67,140 4.1 %
  29-1124 Radiation Therapists 160 $25.33 $25.96 $53,990 3.1 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 130 $12.02 $12.78 $26,580 2.5 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 680 $18.96 $18.72 $38,940 1.2 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 790 $20.45 $22.29 $46,360 3.2 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 210 $33.85 $41.53 $86,370 7.6 %
  29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other 190 (5) $62.62 $130,240 13.7 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 690 $19.77 $19.89 $41,360 1.2 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 910 $14.73 $14.65 $30,480 2.0 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 1,010 $19.84 $18.83 $39,160 6.3 %
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