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May 2005 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Rhode Island

These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island (Note--clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group):

 
All Occupations top
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 479,810 $15.07 $18.74 $38,980 0.9 %
 
Management Occupations top
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 23,230 $38.60 $42.97 $89,370 0.9 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 1,240 (5) $72.94 $151,720 1.9 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 6,820 $39.95 $45.99 $95,660 1.4 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 240 $31.22 $35.44 $73,710 5.8 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 1,130 $33.98 $39.42 $81,980 3.8 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 950 $40.30 $43.98 $91,480 2.7 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 180 $40.50 $43.79 $91,090 4.8 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 570 $35.46 $39.98 $83,160 4.2 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 970 $44.94 $46.56 $96,850 1.5 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 2,050 $41.02 $43.83 $91,160 2.4 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 170 $32.68 $35.22 $73,250 3.3 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 120 $33.52 $34.96 $72,710 3.8 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 200 $41.81 $43.73 $90,950 2.5 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 610 $37.04 $39.64 $82,450 3.0 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 190 $36.98 $40.17 $83,550 3.7 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 260 $33.70 $38.52 $80,110 4.6 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 490 $34.74 $39.49 $82,140 6.9 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 150 $20.34 $22.59 $46,980 4.0 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 800 (4) (4) $80,970 1.8 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary (8) $37.36 $42.50 $88,390 2.8 %
11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 110 $38.85 $39.22 $81,590 4.3 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 600 $46.13 $49.56 $103,090 3.3 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 590 $22.80 $25.07 $52,150 2.3 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors 100 (8) (8) (8) (8)
11-9081 Lodging Managers 120 $24.47 $24.52 $51,010 6.2 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 1,180 $35.28 $41.63 $86,600 3.8 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 110 $44.81 $46.21 $96,120 4.2 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 50 $28.66 $29.70 $61,770 1.1 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 470 $22.93 $28.35 $58,970 8.2 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 710 $24.72 $26.99 $56,140 5.4 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 1,130 $36.15 $36.86 $76,680 2.6 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
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 19,620 $25.33 $28.35 $58,960 2.1 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 280 $23.14 $27.38 $56,950 5.9 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 910 $24.51 $25.92 $53,910 2.5 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 950 $22.88 $23.92 $49,750 5.4 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 430 $27.05 $28.61 $59,510 2.2 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 600 $25.44 $27.58 $57,370 3.5 %
13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 40 $24.45 $22.92 $47,680 3.2 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists (8) $22.05 $24.92 $51,830 4.0 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 340 $22.88 $24.76 $51,500 2.1 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists (8) $23.10 $23.91 $49,740 2.0 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 910 $22.47 $22.38 $46,550 4.4 %
13-1081 Logisticians 160 $26.85 $28.91 $60,130 3.1 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 1,340 $28.78 $38.94 $81,000 8.9 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 170 $20.55 $22.50 $46,800 3.9 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,790 $27.22 $27.14 $56,460 3.7 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 4,340 $27.11 $31.14 $64,780 5.7 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate (8) $21.61 $22.79 $47,410 3.4 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 270 $29.68 $31.24 $64,980 4.8 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 580 $26.20 $28.74 $59,780 2.8 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 500 $25.82 $30.79 $64,030 7.8 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 510 $20.93 $23.35 $48,560 4.0 %
13-2061 Financial Examiners 160 $27.67 $29.61 $61,590 4.2 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors 190 $15.94 $17.16 $35,690 4.1 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 1,780 $28.03 $33.49 $69,660 5.2 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 270 $26.42 $28.77 $59,840 4.7 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers 270 $12.09 $15.20 $31,620 8.9 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 730 $21.10 $21.78 $45,290 5.0 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations top
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 9,750 $30.75 $31.20 $64,890 1.9 %
15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 340 $40.78 $41.27 $85,840 2.5 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 1,460 $30.17 $29.53 $61,420 1.7 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 1,340 $38.22 $38.64 $80,370 1.7 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 900 $38.75 $38.70 $80,500 2.1 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 1,750 $18.17 $18.80 $39,100 1.9 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 1,930 $32.39 $32.91 $68,460 1.8 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 280 $31.20 $32.33 $67,250 2.1 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 700 $27.95 $29.23 $60,800 2.3 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 280 $29.11 $30.42 $63,260 2.1 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 490 $28.28 $30.56 $63,570 4.6 %
15-2011 Actuaries 60 $31.27 $35.74 $74,340 7.3 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 160 $40.22 $40.57 $84,390 4.5 %
15-2041 Statisticians 30 $30.51 $31.00 $64,480 3.5 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
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 8,040 $30.78 $32.21 $67,000 5.2 %
17-1022 Surveyors 150 $22.90 $23.74 $49,370 3.7 %
17-2041 Chemical Engineers 50 $31.72 $31.73 $66,000 3.5 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 480 $31.52 $32.90 $68,420 2.6 %
17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 210 $38.06 $38.42 $79,900 4.1 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 440 $36.00 $37.12 $77,200 1.8 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (8) $43.07 $43.67 $90,840 2.2 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 140 $30.08 $31.57 $65,660 1.8 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 80 $31.09 $31.85 $66,240 2.2 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 720 $31.79 $33.22 $69,100 2.9 %
17-2131 Materials Engineers 40 $34.96 $34.08 $70,890 3.8 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 1,270 $36.01 $37.36 $77,700 4.1 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 460 $44.18 $43.90 $91,310 3.9 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters (8) $21.21 $21.43 $44,570 2.6 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 30 $25.23 $24.58 $51,130 6.0 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 210 $19.86 $20.03 $41,660 2.5 %
17-3019 Drafters, All Other 50 $19.75 $19.81 $41,210 5.3 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 350 $20.50 $20.65 $42,960 2.3 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians (8) $23.22 $23.78 $49,470 4.8 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 40 $19.92 $20.00 $41,610 7.4 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 210 $17.95 $18.42 $38,310 5.0 %
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 190 $27.71 $27.66 $57,530 6.4 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 100 $15.66 $15.94 $33,150 5.0 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
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 4,080 $25.11 $27.79 $57,800 2.9 %
19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists 90 $32.41 $34.32 $71,380 5.8 %
19-1022 Microbiologists (8) $25.59 $26.82 $55,800 4.9 %
19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 30 $33.10 $34.10 $70,940 1.7 %
19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 50 $32.77 $35.73 $74,320 3.6 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 30 $23.61 $29.27 $60,880 19.4 %
19-2012 Physicists 50 $46.49 $49.35 $102,650 5.0 %
19-2031 Chemists 340 $32.63 $33.68 $70,060 2.3 %
19-2032 Materials Scientists (8) $29.40 $30.29 $63,010 4.8 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 290 $27.24 $30.21 $62,840 2.3 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (8) $24.30 $25.93 $53,930 1.4 %
19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other 30 $39.79 $40.12 $83,460 4.6 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 250 $22.58 $25.67 $53,400 5.1 %
19-3022 Survey Researchers (8) $21.68 $21.72 $45,180 3.6 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 660 $32.29 $37.49 $77,980 5.7 %
19-3039 Psychologists, All Other 40 $25.45 $27.79 $57,790 11.3 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 110 $27.99 $28.77 $59,850 1.4 %
19-3092 Geographers 30 $38.94 $36.32 $75,550 7.9 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 120 $23.93 $25.49 $53,010 5.0 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 370 $17.24 $17.31 $36,010 3.0 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 160 $19.20 $19.39 $40,320 4.7 %
19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 30 $27.32 $26.84 $55,820 3.4 %
19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 160 $18.36 $18.76 $39,020 8.7 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations top
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 9,780 $16.06 $18.50 $38,480 4.4 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 350 $15.48 $16.61 $34,540 3.4 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 810 $27.91 $25.43 $52,890 2.8 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 410 $16.79 $18.37 $38,210 4.5 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 450 $15.27 $17.45 $36,300 3.8 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 1,580 $24.03 $23.40 $48,670 4.0 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 460 $21.45 $21.56 $44,840 2.9 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 1,340 $17.27 $19.48 $40,510 8.2 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 130 $19.46 $18.81 $39,120 2.4 %
21-1091 Health Educators 230 $20.61 $22.23 $46,230 2.9 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 3,070 $12.30 $12.56 $26,120 1.6 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 180 $16.37 $19.47 $40,510 13.2 %
21-2011 Clergy 260 $18.96 $22.54 $46,880 9.2 %
21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education 190 $16.85 $16.44 $34,180 6.4 %
 
Legal Occupations top
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 3,180 $26.95 $33.36 $69,380 5.1 %
23-1011 Lawyers 1,680 $38.07 $40.52 $84,270 5.8 %
23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 60 $38.72 $44.23 $92,000 3.6 %
23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators (8) $22.18 $23.60 $49,090 7.2 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 90 (5) $77.03 $160,220 10.1 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 620 $20.86 $22.37 $46,540 3.9 %
23-2092 Law Clerks 50 $20.84 $20.64 $42,920 4.1 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (8) $16.68 $17.46 $36,310 7.7 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 390 $16.31 $20.04 $41,680 11.6 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations top
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 32,730 $21.87 $23.08 $48,010 2.4 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 280 (4) (4) $81,430 3.0 %
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (4) (4) $83,810 5.9 %
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 190 (4) (4) $82,360 4.0 %
25-1031 Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $70,940 2.2 %
25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 220 (4) (4) $90,330 2.9 %
25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $76,380 4.7 %
25-1051 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (4) (4) $99,980 1.8 %
25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $79,430 3.2 %
25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $79,540 4.8 %
25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $101,860 8.5 %
25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $87,460 3.6 %
25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $71,060 2.2 %
25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $84,780 4.5 %
25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 280 (4) (4) $88,990 5.3 %
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 180 (4) (4) $56,080 1.6 %
25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $71,690 4.4 %
25-1082 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $65,110 7.3 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 550 (4) (4) $70,760 2.5 %
25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $72,080 9.5 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 270 (4) (4) $70,770 3.0 %
25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $71,440 2.5 %
25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 150 (4) (4) $77,750 2.8 %
25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $75,720 6.7 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 190 $22.23 $24.79 $51,570 4.5 %
25-1199 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 330 (4) (4) $71,560 2.6 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 1,250 $12.57 $12.98 $27,000 2.2 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 540 (4) (4) $53,110 1.2 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 4,600 (4) (4) $54,710 1.3 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,910 (4) (4) $53,840 0.9 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 5,400 (4) (4) $54,280 1.6 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 210 (4) (4) $54,800 2.6 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 520 (4) (4) $55,130 2.2 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 310 (4) (4) $63,250 6.0 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 280 (4) (4) $56,220 0.9 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 240 $18.39 $17.98 $37,400 6.1 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 230 $14.99 $15.29 $31,800 4.4 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 3,580 (4) (4) $43,160 8.9 %
25-4012 Curators 110 $24.74 $24.42 $50,790 2.7 %
25-4013 Museum Technicians and Conservators 90 $15.00 $15.85 $32,960 7.3 %
25-4021 Librarians 730 $25.36 $25.39 $52,810 1.5 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 600 $14.02 $13.74 $28,590 4.5 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 240 $26.76 $26.76 $55,650 2.0 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 5,130 (4) (4) $24,760 2.1 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 1,490 $16.27 $16.45 $34,210 5.3 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
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 6,510 $19.65 $20.93 $43,530 2.5 %
27-1011 Art Directors 150 $26.45 $28.55 $59,370 5.8 %
27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 60 $19.63 $21.38 $44,480 4.0 %
27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators (8) $19.62 $21.03 $43,740 7.3 %
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 540 $24.69 $26.81 $55,770 4.4 %
27-1022 Fashion Designers 40 $31.86 $31.05 $64,590 7.1 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 210 $9.96 $10.37 $21,560 5.7 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 890 $18.79 $19.23 $39,990 2.8 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 130 $22.03 $24.04 $50,000 4.9 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 350 $12.60 $14.18 $29,500 3.5 %
27-1029 Designers, All Other 60 $18.68 $18.98 $39,470 9.6 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 490 (4) (4) $43,680 5.3 %
27-2031 Dancers 70 $13.07 $13.98 (6) 7.0 %
27-2041 Music Directors and Composers 110 $13.26 $16.88 $35,110 16.9 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 210 $27.90 $24.16 $50,250 10.4 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 900 $22.36 $23.05 $47,950 2.1 %
27-3041 Editors 330 $28.53 $26.35 $54,800 6.0 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 150 $23.41 $23.68 $49,250 4.8 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 120 $24.17 $24.60 $51,180 3.7 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 120 $17.27 $18.27 $38,000 3.3 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 70 $16.35 $18.13 $37,720 5.3 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 90 $11.20 $14.34 $29,820 8.5 %
27-4021 Photographers 230 $17.20 $19.01 $39,550 8.3 %
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 30 $16.88 $19.05 $39,630 6.0 %
27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 30 $29.86 $28.06 $58,370 2.0 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations top
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 28,680 $26.01 $29.64 $61,650 2.1 %
29-1011 Chiropractors 80 $30.96 $36.40 $75,720 14.4 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 350 (5) $70.55 $146,740 10.7 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 160 $24.59 $24.64 $51,250 1.6 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 760 $41.45 $41.17 $85,630 1.1 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 280 $65.12 $67.91 $141,250 5.0 %
29-1063 Internists, General 410 (5) $84.78 $176,350 9.9 %
29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 200 (5) $84.31 $175,360 7.6 %
29-1065 Pediatricians, General 370 $60.56 $59.70 $124,170 2.9 %
29-1066 Psychiatrists 90 (5) $73.79 $153,490 4.7 %
29-1067 Surgeons (8) (5) $92.43 $192,250 5.6 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 160 $34.99 $34.40 $71,560 5.1 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 10,620 $27.98 $28.08 $58,400 0.9 %
29-1121 Audiologists 30 $31.81 $32.21 $67,000 3.2 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 570 $26.27 $26.86 $55,880 4.9 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 760 $29.24 $29.14 $60,610 1.6 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 70 $13.67 $16.30 $33,900 6.5 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 290 $23.82 $24.14 $50,210 2.8 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 440 $29.23 $29.05 $60,420 1.3 %
29-1129 Therapists, All Other 50 $22.49 $26.88 $55,910 8.8 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 110 $32.94 $36.37 $75,650 5.2 %
29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other 630 $26.47 $38.25 $79,570 18.5 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 490 $26.20 $26.51 $55,130 2.0 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 350 $20.55 $22.17 $46,120 2.9 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 680 $30.51 $29.91 $62,220 1.9 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 120 $21.88 $23.00 $47,830 5.3 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 230 $30.06 $29.51 $61,380 1.8 %
29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 50 $32.02 $32.17 $66,910 2.8 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 1,800 $24.55 $24.64 $51,260 2.2 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 880 $16.09 $16.12 $33,530 3.3 %
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 390 $11.55 $11.60 $24,130 3.3 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 1,100 $11.71 $12.38 $25,750 2.7 %
29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians 380 $16.04 $16.25 $33,810 3.9 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 220 $18.63 $18.80 $39,100 2.7 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 430 $12.84 $12.92 $26,860 3.1 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,930 $21.06 $21.38 $44,470 1.4 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 660 $14.77 $15.15 $31,510 2.0 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (8) $20.03 $20.60 $42,840 3.7 %
29-2091 Orthotists and Prosthetists (8) $56.18 $51.82 $107,790 11.7 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 260 $15.84 $18.42 $38,310 14.2 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (8) $26.67 $28.63 $59,550 3.1 %
29-9091 Athletic Trainers 60 (4) (4) $37,950 4.9 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 590 $16.92 $19.33 $40,220 4.1 %
 
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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 17,010 $12.21 $12.69 $26,400 1.2 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 3,590 $10.88 $11.61 $24,160 2.4 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 8,210 $12.06 $12.32 $25,630 1.1 %
31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 80 $12.09 $12.09 $25,150 2.3 %
31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 130 $17.88 $17.10 $35,570 7.8 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 250 $18.85 $18.57 $38,630 2.6 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 130 $10.38 $10.32 $21,460 3.4 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists 80 $15.04 $14.70 $30,580 7.9 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 960 $15.65 $15.18 $31,570 6.6 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 1,780 $12.49 $13.44 $27,950 4.8 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 180 $13.11 $13.87 $28,850 2.9 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists (8) $13.97 $14.43 $30,010 1.8 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides (8) $9.18 $10.19 $21,200 3.6 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistan