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May 2005 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Raleigh-Cary, NC


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 Raleigh-Cary, NC, a metropolitan statistical area in North 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC (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 456,740 $14.60 $18.43 $38,340 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 26,380 $37.12 $42.21 $87,790 1.9 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 310 $68.90 $70.56 $146,760 4.7 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 8,010 $43.42 $50.97 $106,020 2.5 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 180 $22.37 $31.59 $65,710 11.4 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 770 $45.50 $45.52 $94,680 3.0 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 1,870 $39.24 $43.28 $90,010 3.1 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 180 $32.74 $36.23 $75,370 6.3 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 430 $27.85 $31.18 $64,850 3.2 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 1,640 $47.30 $48.72 $101,330 2.5 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 2,220 $36.04 $39.88 $82,950 3.0 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 160 $29.40 $32.75 $68,120 3.5 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 90 $33.15 $35.37 $73,560 3.3 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 180 $41.41 $43.33 $90,120 3.8 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 320 $40.06 $42.68 $88,770 4.8 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 240 $39.49 $42.50 $88,390 3.7 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 250 $29.92 $32.22 $67,020 4.1 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 1,830 $32.21 $33.30 $69,260 2.6 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 300 $15.46 $16.24 $33,790 4.7 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 820 (4) (4) $66,620 2.4 %
11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 80 $21.37 $26.58 $55,290 5.8 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 1,000 $43.67 $44.54 $92,640 1.9 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 760 $20.61 $21.70 $45,140 3.1 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors (7) $21.61 $53.36 $110,980 29.6 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 110 (7) (7) (7) (7)
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 810 $32.16 $34.59 $71,960 3.0 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 280 $42.11 $45.95 $95,580 6.0 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 30 $30.88 $31.39 $65,290 2.0 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 310 $28.64 $32.58 $67,760 9.3 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 400 $21.97 $24.19 $50,320 3.2 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 1,630 $33.61 $36.83 $76,610 6.3 %
 
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 19,780 $23.96 $26.19 $54,480 2.0 %
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 100 $21.45 $22.70 $47,210 7.5 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 330 $20.84 $23.35 $48,560 5.5 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 790 $22.85 $23.72 $49,340 1.7 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 1,240 $21.19 $22.29 $46,360 3.7 %
13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 150 $19.85 $21.12 $43,940 4.1 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 550 $20.36 $23.51 $48,910 7.2 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 780 $23.79 $25.07 $52,150 3.7 %
13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 50 $20.25 $23.62 $49,130 5.1 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 680 $19.33 $20.80 $43,270 3.5 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 370 $22.04 $22.93 $47,680 1.7 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 1,030 $21.65 $23.04 $47,930 2.4 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 400 $24.86 $26.02 $54,130 2.3 %
13-1081 Logisticians 170 $30.94 $32.62 $67,840 3.9 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 1,220 $31.43 $33.50 $69,670 3.4 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 150 $22.31 $22.35 $46,490 4.5 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 3,450 $25.88 $29.69 $61,760 3.8 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 3,660 $25.26 $26.47 $55,060 2.8 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 60 $22.78 $23.19 $48,230 1.9 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 80 $29.00 $28.65 $59,600 2.1 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 260 $24.77 $26.40 $54,910 2.9 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 740 $29.80 $30.93 $64,340 2.9 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 280 $26.94 $29.76 $61,900 4.5 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 370 $24.01 $26.18 $54,460 6.1 %
13-2061 Financial Examiners 120 $27.49 $30.08 $62,560 7.5 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors 60 $18.63 $18.34 $38,140 3.4 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 1,460 $23.91 $26.26 $54,630 5.0 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 260 $20.05 $21.45 $44,620 5.0 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers 380 $11.78 $14.03 $29,180 25.5 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 600 $20.40 $23.56 $48,990 5.2 %
 
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 19,710 $30.27 $31.43 $65,370 2.4 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 2,300 $33.54 $33.96 $70,640 6.7 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 3,250 $37.89 $38.03 $79,090 3.0 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 2,690 $34.36 $36.14 $75,180 2.8 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 4,150 $19.23 $20.59 $42,830 3.0 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 2,370 $31.42 $33.20 $69,060 3.9 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 400 $28.78 $29.06 $60,440 3.4 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 1,270 $28.07 $30.60 $63,640 4.3 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 2,100 $30.96 $31.89 $66,340 2.5 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 590 $36.56 $34.53 $71,830 4.7 %
15-2011 Actuaries 30 $27.18 $31.10 $64,680 2.1 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 210 $29.00 $29.23 $60,790 4.9 %
15-2041 Statisticians (7) $28.13 $30.04 $62,480 4.1 %
 
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 10,830 $26.25 $27.73 $57,680 2.1 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 330 $27.54 $31.20 $64,900 11.7 %
17-1012 Landscape Architects 90 $26.37 $27.89 $58,020 5.5 %
17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 60 $24.21 $24.05 $50,030 2.3 %
17-1022 Surveyors 300 $19.15 $20.69 $43,040 5.3 %
17-2041 Chemical Engineers 30 $39.29 $40.53 $84,310 11.6 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 1,840 $28.23 $28.80 $59,910 1.9 %
17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 190 $31.34 $34.31 $71,370 5.9 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 440 $32.05 $33.00 $68,640 3.1 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 1,020 $33.35 $34.56 $71,890 1.7 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 1,010 $30.39 $31.70 $65,940 4.1 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 90 $32.02 $32.69 $67,990 4.2 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 550 $33.66 $33.97 $70,660 2.6 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 430 $31.96 $32.50 $67,590 2.6 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 460 $19.95 $21.40 $44,520 5.0 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 160 $23.92 $24.94 $51,880 4.3 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 170 $19.23 $20.19 $41,990 6.1 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 1,190 $19.27 $19.61 $40,790 2.5 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 750 $21.73 $21.75 $45,230 2.0 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 120 $18.91 $18.59 $38,670 5.0 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 220 $20.83 $22.69 $47,190 6.7 %
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 70 $24.48 $23.59 $49,070 6.1 %
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 50 $10.40 $14.45 $30,060 18.0 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 520 $15.66 $15.69 $32,630 2.8 %
 
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 9,560 $21.08 $25.11 $52,230 6.8 %
19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists 60 $26.33 $29.07 $60,470 1.4 %
19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists (7) $31.45 $33.07 $68,790 2.1 %
19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (7) $22.97 $24.93 $51,850 1.8 %
19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 100 $32.11 $34.16 $71,060 1.6 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 60 $22.04 $24.08 $50,090 1.9 %
19-1032 Foresters 50 $27.73 $26.00 $54,070 2.4 %
19-1099 Life Scientists, All Other 260 $22.48 $22.97 $47,780 3.8 %
19-2012 Physicists (7) (5) $89.70 $186,570 16.1 %
19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists (7) $45.83 $43.90 $91,310 8.5 %
19-2031 Chemists 660 $24.03 $25.13 $52,260 1.7 %
19-2032 Materials Scientists (7) $39.53 $37.47 $77,940 4.9 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 720 $21.53 $25.08 $52,160 4.3 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 90 $24.44 $27.23 $56,630 7.2 %
19-2043 Hydrologists 80 $25.08 $27.25 $56,680 2.3 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 810 $28.96 $31.88 $66,310 5.1 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 220 $28.75 $36.41 $75,720 7.8 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 200 $21.75 $22.65 $47,110 4.9 %
19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists (7) $19.42 $20.64 $42,930 4.6 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 330 $21.66 $24.27 $50,470 6.1 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 370 $17.92 $19.41 $40,370 3.0 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 210 $16.59 $17.30 $35,980 2.1 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 180 $18.05 $18.39 $38,240 6.4 %
19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 130 $19.07 $19.64 $40,840 1.7 %
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 30 $14.63 $15.34 $31,910 4.2 %
 
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 6,220 $17.08 $17.84 $37,110 2.0 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 590 $22.47 $23.19 $48,240 2.5 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 300 $26.00 $26.17 $54,430 2.4 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 1,050 $17.08 $16.87 $35,100 5.3 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 580 $20.57 $21.33 $44,360 1.5 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 400 $15.92 $16.60 $34,530 6.4 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 860 $19.54 $20.20 $42,020 4.1 %
21-1091 Health Educators 130 $20.13 $21.53 $44,780 3.5 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 430 $15.56 $15.96 $33,200 2.4 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 1,550 $11.54 $12.19 $25,360 3.9 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 60 $16.93 $18.75 $39,000 8.6 %
21-2011 Clergy 30 $18.99 $23.45 $48,780 14.0 %
 
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 3,960 $21.70 $30.78 $64,020 6.0 %
23-1011 Lawyers 2,200 $35.70 $39.36 $81,870 8.1 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,280 $16.66 $18.12 $37,700 2.7 %
23-2092 Law Clerks 90 $19.91 $20.49 $42,620 2.5 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 40 $18.77 $22.53 $46,850 8.8 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 70 $17.40 $19.69 $40,940 13.6 %
 
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 27,850 $16.83 $18.26 $37,970 5.7 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 400 (4) (4) $56,370 11.5 %
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $68,760 8.8 %
25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $60,760 4.6 %
25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $70,390 15.8 %
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $49,690 2.9 %
25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $51,070 3.9 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $52,000 3.2 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 220 (4) (4) $45,130 1.7 %
25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $48,150 2.8 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary (7) $15.24 $15.79 $32,830 10.3 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 3,080 $8.88 $9.04 $18,800 2.8 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 580 (4) (4) $38,510 3.3 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 3,800 (4) (4) $39,080 2.8 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education (7) (4) (4) $43,410 4.4 %
25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 250 (4) (4) $49,150 5.1 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education (7) (4) (4) $41,260 1.9 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 250 (4) (4) $46,210 2.3 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 470 (4) (4) $43,480 3.2 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 640 (4) (4) $45,900 6.5 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 250 (4) (4) $45,580 2.4 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 180 $15.98 $16.65 $34,630 1.7 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 750 $13.77 $17.01 $35,370 9.3 %
25-4012 Curators 80 $17.88 $19.01 $39,540 2.0 %
25-4021 Librarians 550 $22.50 $23.09 $48,020 3.1 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 250 $12.81 $13.29 $27,650 2.4 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 790 $24.09 $23.78 $49,460 5.7 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 3,110 (4) (4) $19,510 2.7 %
 
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 6,040 $17.70 $20.93 $43,540 4.0 %
27-1011 Art Directors 50 $23.40 $37.16 $77,300 19.0 %
27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 120 $16.24 $17.95 $37,340 5.0 %
27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 130 $22.27 $25.91 $53,890 6.2 %
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers (7) $27.90 $31.61 $65,740 4.3 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 200 (7) (7) (7) (7)
27-1024 Graphic Designers 610 $19.94 $21.25 $44,200 4.2 %
27-1025 Interior Designers (7) $18.39 $17.92 $37,280 7.2 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 180 $10.01 $11.01 $22,890 5.2 %
27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers (7) $15.75 $16.10 $33,490 3.6 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 170 $21.35 $23.39 $48,660 6.2 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 460 (4) (4) $42,890 10.6 %
27-2032 Choreographers (7) $14.50 $14.67 $30,510 19.1 %
27-2041 Music Directors and Composers (7) $65.07 $60.71 $126,280 10.4 %
27-3021 Broadcast News Analysts 90 $36.14 $43.26 $89,990 4.7 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 820 $20.19 $23.05 $47,950 11.9 %
27-3041 Editors 310 $21.79 $22.80 $47,420 3.5 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 320 $28.31 $28.85 $60,000 3.2 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 60 $30.35 $28.99 $60,300 3.6 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 50 $14.05 $14.74 $30,670 7.1 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 190 $14.95 $14.93 $31,060 4.2 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 140 $13.08 $13.95 $29,020 14.8 %
27-4021 Photographers 310 (7) (7) (7) (7)
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 40 $10.29 $10.64 $22,120 8.2 %
27-4032 Film and Video Editors 40 $19.62 $21.80 $45,350 5.4 %
27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 80 $13.65 $16.98 $35,320 14.5 %
 
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 21,350 $23.22 $26.82 $55,790 4.2 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 520 (5) $79.29 $164,930 14.4 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 120 $22.85 $23.19 $48,230 2.3 %
29-1041 Optometrists 80 $48.32 $53.08 $110,410 10.6 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 690 $41.65 $41.63 $86,580 3.6 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 710 (7) (7) (7) (7)
29-1063 Internists, General (7) (5) $74.55 $155,060 20.9 %
29-1065 Pediatricians, General 90 $60.66 $63.40 $131,870 5.9 %
29-1066 Psychiatrists (7) $63.57 $62.38 $129,740 8.3 %
29-1067 Surgeons (7) (5) (5) (5) 10.4 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (7) (5) $87.83 $182,680 8.3 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 200 $33.29 $33.56 $69,800 1.8 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 8,010 $24.53 $24.74 $51,450 1.3 %
29-1121 Audiologists 30 $26.83 $26.74 $55,610 2.8 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 320 $30.38 $31.27 $65,040 4.1 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 610 $29.93 $30.81 $64,090 3.1 %
29-1124 Radiation Therapists 40 $29.95 $28.38 $59,030 1.8 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 40 $15.68 $15.45 $32,140 1.8 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 350 $28.47 $29.31 $60,970 4.6 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 400 $33.54 $36.29 $75,480 4.5 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 690 $19.49 $19.58 $40,720 2.0 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 390 $14.20 $14.59 $30,350 2.7 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 750 $31.77 $31.66 $65,850 3.5 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 120 $25.91 $26.20 $54,500 1.5 %
29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 60 $30.66 $29.71 $61,800 3.4 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 340 $21.65 $21.56 $44,830 2.1 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 550 $12.43 $12.85 $26,720 1.9 %
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 120 $8.64 $9.88 $20,560 10.5 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 840 $11.69 $11.56 $24,050 3.6 %
29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 30 $13.33 $15.37 $31,980 2.0 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 190 $17.28 $17.22 $35,820 1.9 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 460 $12.51 $12.55 $26,110 4.5 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,600 $16.99 $17.07 $35,510 2.1 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 370 $12.15 $12.83 $26,700 3.1 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 170 $19.11 $18.09 $37,630 5.1 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 200 $28.59 $27.72 $57,660 4.4 %
29-9091 Athletic Trainers 30 (4) (4) $35,840 5.1 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 420 $12.68 $14.63 $30,430 4.8 %
 
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 9,360 $10.62 $11.69 $24,320 3.1 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 2,430 $8.90 $8.92 $18,550 2.8 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 3,330 $10.43 $10.58 $22,000 1.4 %
31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 210 $10.22 $10.59 $22,030 3.3 %
31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants (7) $21.75 $21.55 $44,830 3.0 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 200 $22.29 $22.32 $46,420 2.9 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 40 $11.24 $12.38 $25,740 8.8 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists (7) $22.61 $22.19 $46,150 4.0 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 760 $18.24 $18.23 $37,910 3.1 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 770 $12.68 $12.82 $26,670 2.4 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 150 $11.06 $11.78 $24,500 3.0 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 130 $16.88 $16.63 $34,600 2.5 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides (7) $8.30 $8.81 $18,330 4.1 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 500 $8.85 $9.25 $19,230 3.0 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 470 $12.19 $12.17 $25,310 1.8 %
 
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 10,720 $13.07 $14.88 $30,950 5.3 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 400 $28.83 $28.48 $59,240 4.2 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 220 $16.97 $18.37 $38,220 5.8 %
33-2021 Fire Inspectors and Investigators 40 $20.44 $20.86 $43,400 9.1 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 1,450 $13.11 $13.51 $28,100 2.3 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 370 $24.53 $25.47 $52,970 5.0 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 1,440 $19.05 $19.84 $41,270 3.1 %
33-9011 Animal Control Workers 30 $13.83 $14.48 $30,120 3.6 %
33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators (7) $19.47 $19.61 $40,790 5.5 %
33-9032 Security Guards 4,250 $10.02 $10.95 $22,770 3.4 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (7) $7.60 $7.62 $15,850 3.4 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 470 $15.17 $15.81 $32,890 2.1 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related 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)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 34,170 $7.37 $8.35 $17,370 1.7 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 260 $17.36 $18.01 $37,460 5.1 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 3,340 $12.34 $13.17 $27,400 3.3 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 1,540 $7.76 $7.88 $16,390 3.5 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 590 $9.79 $10.11 $21,020 2.8 %