May 2005 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Columbia, SC


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 Columbia, SC, a metropolitan statistical area in South Carolina. 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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Major Occupational Groups in Columbia, SC (Note—clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group):

All Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 331,570 $12.93 $16.08 $33,450 1.3 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 17,500 $31.17 $35.64 $74,140 1.4 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 1,400 $64.98 $65.89 $137,040 2.3 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 5,770 $33.03 $37.25 $77,480 1.8 %
11-1031 Legislators 380 (4) (4) $16,920 11.8 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 140 $17.93 $20.75 $43,150 5.6 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 380 $30.24 $32.87 $68,360 4.0 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 810 $33.28 $38.36 $79,780 4.1 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 370 $25.39 $29.32 $60,980 7.2 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 880 $21.02 $23.37 $48,610 3.1 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 590 $33.66 $35.00 $72,800 2.7 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 1,200 $33.55 $36.60 $76,120 2.9 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 230 $28.50 $32.78 $68,190 4.9 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 120 $32.25 $35.10 $73,010 8.1 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 160 $27.72 $30.96 $64,390 4.0 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 320 $34.99 $34.84 $72,470 1.9 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 190 $29.65 $32.21 $66,990 4.0 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 190 $23.50 $26.15 $54,400 5.2 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 710 $31.18 $32.09 $66,740 3.6 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 90 $15.08 $17.29 $35,950 5.1 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 600 (4) (4) $68,870 1.4 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 220 $31.55 $38.27 $79,590 8.5 %
11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 60 $37.36 $38.15 $79,350 10.1 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 290 $41.09 $41.78 $86,910 2.6 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 460 $16.60 $18.33 $38,130 4.9 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors 40 $16.17 $17.13 $35,620 11.9 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 60 $22.82 $23.26 $48,380 8.3 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 700 $32.34 $35.71 $74,280 3.8 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 40 $41.09 $40.62 $84,480 1.9 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 40 $28.64 $28.32 $58,910 1.6 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 350 $18.66 $20.94 $43,560 3.9 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 300 $18.94 $20.74 $43,130 4.7 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 440 $31.88 $32.33 $67,250 4.2 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 14,680 $21.13 $23.18 $48,220 1.8 %
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 60 $28.43 $25.49 $53,020 12.7 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 210 $18.70 $23.02 $47,870 8.7 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 540 $19.47 $21.05 $43,790 3.0 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 2,090 $16.51 $19.21 $39,960 5.6 %
13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage (8) $16.70 $19.12 $39,780 22.7 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 480 $19.16 $21.51 $44,750 4.8 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 380 $21.60 $21.64 $45,010 3.0 %
13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 60 $18.99 $21.37 $44,460 5.2 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 360 $16.07 $18.06 $37,570 4.5 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 210 $17.42 $19.69 $40,950 3.0 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 870 $20.60 $21.02 $43,720 2.2 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 140 $19.85 $22.51 $46,820 3.1 %
13-1081 Logisticians 40 $26.62 $26.40 $54,910 8.5 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 1,540 $29.14 $30.09 $62,580 2.3 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 60 $16.85 $16.77 $34,880 4.9 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,540 $22.56 $24.50 $50,960 2.7 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 3,360 $21.25 $23.00 $47,840 1.7 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 80 $17.06 $20.15 $41,900 6.1 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 170 $17.62 $19.67 $40,910 5.8 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 160 $22.11 $26.26 $54,630 5.9 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 140 $23.58 $25.71 $53,470 5.7 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 160 $26.87 $27.92 $58,080 4.6 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 430 $20.60 $26.83 $55,800 18.4 %
13-2061 Financial Examiners 30 $38.71 $38.10 $79,240 4.0 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors 50 $16.97 $17.52 $36,440 3.0 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 910 $27.35 $27.40 $56,990 4.1 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 110 $23.69 $24.46 $50,890 8.3 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers (8) $11.00 $11.14 $23,170 6.0 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 330 $18.34 $20.50 $42,650 4.6 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 6,600 $24.05 $25.87 $53,820 2.6 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 1,300 $21.39 $23.57 $49,020 4.5 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 430 $31.89 $30.94 $64,360 6.3 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 720 $33.14 $33.59 $69,860 2.1 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 1,180 $18.80 $20.49 $42,620 2.7 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 1,220 $27.23 $27.80 $57,810 2.9 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 200 $27.37 $27.66 $57,530 3.0 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 400 $23.34 $24.96 $51,920 3.3 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 60 $28.58 $29.10 $60,530 14.7 %
15-2041 Statisticians 90 $20.52 $21.40 $44,510 2.9 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 4,980 $24.15 $25.10 $52,200 1.9 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval (8) $32.38 $32.90 $68,430 3.4 %
17-1012 Landscape Architects 40 $21.34 $20.61 $42,860 4.6 %
17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 40 $19.91 $20.63 $42,910 2.4 %
17-1022 Surveyors 240 $19.23 $19.61 $40,800 5.0 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 920 $26.04 $27.09 $56,350 1.6 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 350 $34.14 $33.55 $69,790 2.6 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 100 $33.61 $33.59 $69,870 5.1 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 230 $23.21 $24.84 $51,670 6.7 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 50 $24.07 $24.62 $51,200 3.7 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 480 $30.97 $30.74 $63,950 3.1 %
17-2131 Materials Engineers (8) $33.32 $33.12 $68,890 3.9 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 350 $30.19 $31.04 $64,560 2.7 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other (8) $24.51 $24.47 $50,890 5.1 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 180 $17.68 $18.23 $37,910 3.2 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 40 $21.06 $20.84 $43,350 4.6 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 100 $17.82 $18.79 $39,080 4.3 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 280 $16.12 $17.41 $36,220 5.1 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 410 $23.44 $22.53 $46,860 2.6 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 30 $21.43 $20.48 $42,590 11.0 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 260 $18.28 $17.54 $36,480 5.1 %
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 150 $17.57 $17.94 $37,320 4.3 %
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 100 $24.60 $24.21 $50,360 2.1 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 140 $14.74 $14.32 $29,790 3.7 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 1,850 $21.31 $23.21 $48,280 3.5 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 30 $29.38 $28.46 $59,190 1.6 %
19-1032 Foresters (8) $27.20 $26.92 $56,000 1.9 %
19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 60 $24.62 $28.45 $59,180 12.6 %
19-2031 Chemists 180 $25.29 $28.31 $58,890 8.4 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 90 $20.16 $21.44 $44,600 2.5 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 130 $15.82 $17.16 $35,690 2.0 %
19-2043 Hydrologists 90 $22.15 $24.18 $50,300 1.7 %
19-3011 Economists 70 $26.20 $26.88 $55,900 1.9 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 140 $19.49 $22.72 $47,260 4.5 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 160 $23.60 $26.14 $54,370 5.7 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 50 $22.58 $24.18 $50,300 5.0 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 30 $28.29 $29.53 $61,420 5.3 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 160 $20.49 $21.31 $44,320 3.4 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 30 $13.96 $14.78 $30,740 5.4 %
19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 70 $18.78 $20.09 $41,790 4.4 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 5,090 $14.83 $15.87 $33,010 2.6 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 40 $14.56 $15.28 $31,770 2.0 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 760 $19.62 $20.02 $41,650 3.0 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 90 $14.38 $15.94 $33,150 3.3 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 360 $15.11 $15.92 $33,120 7.3 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 1,080 $15.06 $15.47 $32,170 1.5 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 410 $17.96 $18.74 $38,970 2.3 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 200 $12.54 $12.53 $26,060 4.4 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 330 $18.65 $19.53 $40,630 4.2 %
21-1091 Health Educators 140 $21.90 $22.09 $45,940 1.5 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 120 $14.56 $15.27 $31,760 3.2 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 1,070 $10.40 $10.86 $22,600 4.2 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 350 $13.49 $15.39 $32,020 1.5 %
21-2011 Clergy 80 $18.06 $18.80 $39,090 2.7 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 3,880 $24.76 $30.85 $64,170 3.7 %
23-1011 Lawyers 1,700 $39.08 $44.53 $92,620 5.4 %
23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 60 $27.89 $32.11 $66,800 1.9 %
23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 90 $15.58 $16.55 $34,430 6.3 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 160 $26.28 $30.10 $62,610 2.8 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,150 $16.72 $17.66 $36,720 2.3 %
23-2092 Law Clerks 390 $21.57 $22.00 $45,760 9.5 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 90 $14.67 $15.64 $32,520 4.4 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other (8) $24.01 $23.48 $48,840 2.3 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 20,010 $16.65 $17.67 $36,760 5.6 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (4) (4) $77,330 9.0 %
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $68,280 11.3 %
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $65,200 5.0 %
25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $59,550 4.0 %
25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $73,990 6.7 %
25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $60,710 6.0 %
25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 270 (4) (4) $39,860 11.5 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 210 (4) (4) $46,410 5.8 %
25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $56,860 3.6 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $54,130 2.9 %
25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $49,260 3.1 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 720 $7.78 $9.15 $19,030 7.0 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 350 (4) (4) $38,100 4.7 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 2,570 (4) (4) $39,860 2.3 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,710 (4) (4) $41,980 2.9 %
25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 60 (4) (4) $35,990 1.6 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 3,390 (4) (4) $42,350 1.6 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 250 (4) (4) $39,950 4.8 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 360 (4) (4) $43,990 1.6 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 160 (4) (4) $44,920 1.7 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 240 (4) (4) $45,280 1.9 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 60 $18.50 $19.49 $40,530 3.1 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers (8) $12.38 $14.54 $30,250 6.3 %
25-4011 Archivists 70 $15.34 $15.94 $33,160 2.2 %
25-4012 Curators 50 $18.68 $20.33 $42,280 3.1 %
25-4021 Librarians 470 $20.21 $20.66 $42,980 3.9 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 330 $10.32 $10.61 $22,070 4.2 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 360 $29.43 $28.37 $59,010 2.7 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 2,420 (4) (4) $15,880 3.2 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 3,240 $16.29 $18.27 $38,000 3.4 %
27-1011 Art Directors (8) $20.52 $25.39 $52,810 20.0 %
27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 40 $19.43 $18.14 $37,720 2.3 %
27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 40 $13.67 $14.58 $30,330 1.6 %
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 40 $16.62 $17.66 $36,740 5.4 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 210 $19.87 $18.45 $38,380 4.7 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 430 $16.12 $17.06 $35,490 3.7 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 100 $16.52 $18.34 $38,150 3.0 %
27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers (8) $8.81 $11.23 $23,360 4.9 %
27-2011 Actors 50 $9.35 $11.92 (6) 17.2 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 180 $13.96 $17.34 $36,060 15.0 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 360 (4) (4) $37,600 17.0 %
27-2031 Dancers (8) $13.23 $13.93 (6) 15.6 %
27-2032 Choreographers (8) $10.81 $10.98 $22,830 4.1 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 50 $13.25 $17.90 $37,230 13.3 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 100 $18.59 $19.60 $40,760 9.2 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 510 $17.17 $20.22 $42,060 6.3 %
27-3041 Editors 130 $23.78 $27.44 $57,080 10.3 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 50 $21.62 $22.07 $45,900 5.6 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 30 $13.48 $18.26 $37,980 13.0 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 30 $23.36 $25.19 $52,400 10.8 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 110 $13.73 $14.60 $30,360 4.0 %
27-4021 Photographers 90 $13.65 $13.88 $28,870 7.8 %
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 30 $16.35 $19.56 $40,680 11.8 %
27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 70 $17.10 $18.80 $39,110 6.8 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 17,690 $20.91 $25.34 $52,710 2.3 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 160 $59.86 $61.49 $127,890 22.6 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 190 $19.69 $19.47 $40,500 4.0 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 640 $41.97 $43.40 $90,270 5.0 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 190 $68.47 $71.23 $148,160 6.6 %
29-1063 Internists, General 140 (5) $79.67 $165,710 6.1 %
29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 50 (5) $85.97 $178,810 7.3 %
29-1065 Pediatricians, General (8) $59.54 $61.61 $128,140 6.8 %
29-1066 Psychiatrists 50 $56.55 $54.46 $113,280 3.0 %
29-1067 Surgeons (8) (5) $90.55 $188,350 8.1 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 460 $66.78 $68.07 $141,590 6.3 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 70 $35.70 $35.60 $74,040 3.4 %
29-1081 Podiatrists 30 $57.29 $56.73 $117,990 7.6 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 5,960 $24.29 $25.10 $52,210 1.8 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 180 $28.54 $29.59 $61,540 2.2 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 250 $29.91 $29.75 $61,890 2.5 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 60 $13.17 $13.24 $27,540 4.6 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 290 $20.92 $20.98 $43,640 1.5 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 190 $24.23 $24.94 $51,880 3.1 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 80 $29.71 $31.28 $65,070 12.5 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 670 $19.14 $19.01 $39,540 4.5 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 430 $13.53 $14.25 $29,640 2.0 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 380 $18.56 $20.06 $41,720 10.1 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 200 $16.72 $17.31 $36,000 2.7 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 200 $25.35 $25.08 $52,170 2.0 %
29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists (8) $25.86 $25.70 $53,460 2.0 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 510 $19.99 $19.44 $40,430 4.7 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 590 $12.47 $12.64 $26,300 2.1 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 830 $10.64 $11.33 $23,560 2.0 %
29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 50 $16.24 $16.42 $34,150 3.0 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 370 $15.22 $15.58 $32,410 1.6 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 150 $9.49 $10.14 $21,100 4.5 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 2,040 $16.13 $16.14 $33,570 1.2 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 120 $12.97 $13.35 $27,770 7.4 %
29-2091 Orthotists and Prosthetists (8) $57.82 $50.85 $105,760 5.8 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 350 $17.37 $18.25 $37,950 2.7 %
29-9091 Athletic Trainers (8) (4) (4) $37,760 2.8 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 7,650 $9.97 $10.69 $22,240 1.8 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 1,170 $8.36 $8.67 $18,030 2.5 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 3,490 $9.39 $9.45 $19,660 1.4 %
31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 30 $23.28 $22.69 $47,190 3.3 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 90 $21.57 $21.84 $45,420 2.3 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 80 $8.75 $8.80 $18,300 2.9 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 650 $13.57 $14.69 $30,550 6.4 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 950 $12.77 $12.73 $26,480 2.8 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 210 $13.55 $13.65 $28,390 3.5 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 100 $8.93 $8.37 $17,400 10.4 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 180 $6.69 $7.06 $14,690 7.2 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 460 $13.44 $13.13 $27,310 1.7 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 8,010 $12.81 $13.63 $28,360 2.4 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 200 $18.70 $21.75 $45,240 4.1 %
33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 50 $18.04 $20.26 $42,150 2.2 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 70 $16.29 $18.33 $38,130 3.8 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 380 $15.21 $15.28 $31,780 2.1 %