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May 2005 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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Major Occupational Groups in West Virginia (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 697,390 $11.54 $14.69 $30,560 0.6 %
 
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 27,140 $27.95 $31.76 $66,060 0.9 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 1,790 $40.73 $48.82 $101,550 3.6 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 7,430 $30.47 $35.09 $72,990 1.2 %
11-1031 Legislators 1,070 (4) (4) $32,890 25.4 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 220 $22.46 $23.59 $49,070 2.1 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 360 $26.89 $31.39 $65,300 4.0 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 730 $33.67 $37.10 $77,160 5.1 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers (8) $24.48 $29.56 $61,480 4.2 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 820 $25.10 $25.66 $53,360 1.2 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 680 $35.66 $35.69 $74,230 2.1 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 1,920 $28.65 $30.77 $64,000 2.3 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 190 $26.60 $30.11 $62,620 5.6 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 80 $25.56 $28.56 $59,400 3.8 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 210 $32.05 $33.42 $69,510 2.3 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 580 $29.14 $32.28 $67,140 3.9 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 220 $28.94 $31.91 $66,370 3.6 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 350 $26.28 $28.66 $59,620 4.2 %
11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 30 $17.31 $19.04 $39,590 2.1 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 370 $30.31 $33.90 $70,520 4.7 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 80 $14.62 $15.92 $33,110 2.8 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 1,830 (4) (4) $57,030 0.9 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 690 $27.99 $30.89 $64,240 4.3 %
11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 40 $33.01 $33.75 $70,200 4.6 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 600 $41.37 $42.78 $88,990 2.4 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 890 $16.02 $17.55 $36,500 2.3 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors 240 $24.73 $27.50 $57,190 7.0 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 210 $16.01 $21.12 $43,930 12.9 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 2,230 $27.55 $30.97 $64,410 2.0 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 210 $38.62 $44.15 $91,830 11.7 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 690 $22.96 $22.16 $46,080 0.5 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 390 (8) (8) (8) (8)
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 500 $19.44 $20.68 $43,010 1.3 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 1,300 $28.70 $31.05 $64,580 2.7 %
 
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 18,900 $19.54 $21.35 $44,410 1.4 %
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 50 $12.12 $12.72 $26,450 5.9 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 430 $13.61 $16.83 $35,000 9.6 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 900 $18.70 $20.40 $42,440 2.1 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 850 $17.64 $21.02 $43,730 4.5 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 1,090 $17.21 $18.83 $39,180 2.7 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 570 $21.54 $23.17 $48,200 3.3 %
13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 150 $14.68 $15.04 $31,270 4.3 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 500 $14.57 $17.31 $36,010 6.8 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 410 $16.63 $18.20 $37,860 3.4 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 870 $19.76 $20.53 $42,710 2.3 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 1,180 $23.79 $22.39 $46,570 2.0 %
13-1081 Logisticians 270 $24.63 $25.50 $53,040 10.6 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 860 $27.93 $28.94 $60,200 2.9 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 200 $15.57 $16.57 $34,470 7.9 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 2,110 $22.73 $23.34 $48,540 2.0 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 4,820 $19.24 $21.71 $45,150 2.3 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 400 $12.85 $15.00 $31,210 4.9 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 100 $25.57 $25.92 $53,910 2.4 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 150 $20.06 $23.24 $48,340 6.6 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 260 $21.70 $25.25 $52,520 8.1 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 220 $19.21 $25.18 $52,370 6.0 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 190 $22.08 $23.94 $49,800 5.2 %
13-2061 Financial Examiners 80 $30.26 $29.75 $61,890 8.3 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors 90 $17.23 $18.43 $38,330 4.1 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 1,070 $20.62 $22.08 $45,930 3.9 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 460 $12.21 $15.97 $33,210 2.1 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers 290 $10.46 $11.57 $24,070 5.4 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 300 $19.80 $21.28 $44,270 4.4 %
 
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 6,780 $22.70 $24.11 $50,140 2.9 %
15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 60 $40.11 $41.38 $86,070 6.6 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 1,180 $21.00 $21.57 $44,860 1.9 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 490 $28.65 $31.27 $65,040 5.5 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 320 $29.24 $28.91 $60,140 4.7 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 1,260 $12.95 $14.42 $30,000 2.2 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 1,690 $31.48 $31.40 $65,320 3.5 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 380 $16.64 $18.12 $37,700 2.6 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 670 $23.85 $25.55 $53,140 3.2 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 570 $18.53 $20.19 $42,000 3.3 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 90 $21.20 $22.74 $47,290 9.5 %
15-2041 Statisticians 30 $37.67 $36.42 $75,760 4.0 %
 
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 8,780 $22.89 $24.45 $50,860 1.7 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 80 $30.99 $33.92 $70,560 8.1 %
17-1012 Landscape Architects 50 $23.78 $21.95 $45,650 4.7 %
17-1022 Surveyors 620 $18.23 $18.65 $38,790 5.6 %
17-2011 Aerospace Engineers 80 $41.48 $41.86 $87,080 4.3 %
17-2041 Chemical Engineers 270 $38.54 $37.01 $76,970 2.2 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 1,230 $26.14 $27.26 $56,700 1.5 %
17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 90 $34.85 $34.63 $72,040 2.7 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 390 $32.94 $32.75 $68,130 2.1 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 140 $31.23 $31.84 $66,220 3.3 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 190 $29.67 $29.19 $60,710 3.4 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 220 $21.49 $24.26 $50,460 3.8 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 500 $26.91 $26.60 $55,330 1.4 %
17-2131 Materials Engineers 50 $29.72 $28.95 $60,220 4.5 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 460 $29.75 $30.54 $63,530 2.4 %
17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 190 $30.23 $31.14 $64,770 3.8 %
17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 150 $33.89 $35.94 $74,760 5.5 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 350 $38.13 $36.82 $76,600 3.5 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 330 $17.15 $18.10 $37,640 5.2 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 70 $16.62 $17.90 $37,240 8.5 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 210 $16.12 $16.96 $35,270 4.7 %
17-3019 Drafters, All Other 30 $17.11 $19.64 $40,840 7.1 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 1,010 $16.29 $16.80 $34,950 1.2 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 630 $23.96 $22.72 $47,270 2.2 %
17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians (8) $17.63 $19.06 $39,640 2.2 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 240 $17.47 $17.32 $36,020 3.5 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 110 $20.25 $24.39 $50,740 6.6 %
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 60 $14.94 $14.10 $29,340 5.0 %
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 240 $26.83 $25.44 $52,910 2.1 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 650 $12.29 $12.84 $26,710 4.0 %
 
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 6,330 $19.74 $22.80 $47,430 3.3 %
19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists 50 $33.72 $33.78 $70,270 1.3 %
19-1022 Microbiologists 80 $16.27 $23.24 $48,340 8.2 %
19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 150 $20.96 $23.94 $49,790 0.8 %
19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 140 $29.40 $29.59 $61,550 1.1 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 80 $31.45 $30.02 $62,430 1.0 %
19-1032 Foresters 270 $20.16 $22.23 $46,230 4.0 %
19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 140 $39.05 $40.57 $84,390 3.5 %
19-2012 Physicists 30 $42.51 $47.75 $99,310 9.1 %
19-2031 Chemists 670 $26.83 $27.64 $57,480 7.7 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 600 $19.43 $20.38 $42,380 1.6 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 300 $20.75 $24.57 $51,110 6.0 %
19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other 70 $41.63 $42.22 $87,820 2.2 %
19-3011 Economists 70 $15.35 $18.63 $38,760 4.4 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 220 $23.14 $29.70 $61,780 4.4 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 500 $20.04 $23.55 $48,980 7.5 %
19-3039 Psychologists, All Other 60 $22.86 $28.73 $59,760 9.0 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 100 $21.70 $22.55 $46,900 2.0 %
19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists 40 $17.28 $18.69 $38,880 2.8 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 510 $16.59 $18.96 $39,440 1.2 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 340 $13.90 $14.54 $30,240 1.9 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 740 $20.95 $20.50 $42,630 9.5 %
19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 180 $14.22 $18.07 $37,580 17.1 %
19-4061 Social Science Research Assistants 90 $15.90 $15.71 $32,670 2.7 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 310 $11.03 $12.63 $26,270 3.9 %
19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 40 $15.38 $15.33 $31,890 1.5 %
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 110 $13.64 $14.75 $30,670 2.1 %
19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 190 $19.08 $22.09 $45,950 3.2 %
 
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 10,500 $12.23 $13.19 $27,430 1.4 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 300 $14.44 $14.97 $31,140 1.7 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 1,430 $18.81 $18.26 $37,990 2.6 %
21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 90 $16.96 $17.41 $36,210 5.8 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 540 $16.62 $16.61 $34,550 3.4 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 260 $15.31 $15.62 $32,500 2.6 %
21-1019 Counselors, All Other 60 $15.24 $15.03 $31,260 1.5 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 2,340 $12.24 $12.29 $25,560 1.5 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 960 $15.82 $16.69 $34,710 3.0 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 1,110 $10.50 $11.11 $23,110 2.2 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 90 $26.82 $26.17 $54,440 2.1 %
21-1091 Health Educators 270 $12.02 $13.28 $27,620 4.3 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 300 $12.32 $12.47 $25,940 0.9 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 2,370 $7.92 $8.64 $17,970 2.1 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 110 $12.05 $12.68 $26,380 5.9 %
21-2011 Clergy 280 (8) (8) (8) (8)
 
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 5,800 $20.30 $26.16 $54,420 4.2 %
23-1011 Lawyers 2,230 $32.27 $40.18 $83,580 5.4 %
23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 80 $41.09 $40.76 $84,770 1.3 %
23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 110 $13.85 $14.61 $30,380 2.4 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 520 $17.73 $20.87 $43,410 1.3 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,970 $14.26 $15.35 $31,930 2.1 %
23-2091 Court Reporters 150 $19.35 $18.14 $37,730 3.4 %
23-2092 Law Clerks 110 $18.46 $18.08 $37,620 1.9 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 280 $13.05 $14.98 $31,160 4.5 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 360 $19.98 $20.99 $43,650 1.8 %
 
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 40,490 $18.41 $18.15 $37,750 1.3 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 360 (4) (4) $54,770 3.9 %
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 220 (4) (4) $54,000 4.9 %
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 200 (4) (4) $52,280 3.4 %
25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 180 (4) (4) $56,400 3.3 %
25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 140 (4) (4) $59,140 5.1 %
25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $59,640 2.3 %
25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $56,930 2.0 %
25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 150 (4) (4) $54,440 2.5 %
25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $52,610 2.0 %
25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 320 (4) (4) $62,000 13.1 %
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 310 (4) (4) $45,080 2.6 %
25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 320 (4) (4) $50,840 2.2 %
25-1082 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (4) (4) $51,070 3.4 %
25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $44,530 3.9 %
25-1113 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $53,810 2.2 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 310 (4) (4) $51,290 4.2 %
25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 140 (4) (4) $49,650 2.9 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 290 (4) (4) $51,030 2.1 %
25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $55,010 2.2 %
25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 190 (4) (4) $41,890 4.1 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 1,220 $18.62 $17.72 $36,860 2.0 %
25-1199 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 1,100 (4) (4) $48,680 8.7 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 1,280 $9.88 $10.80 $22,470 3.4 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 1,370 (4) (4) $38,890 0.9 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 7,840 (4) (4) $39,320 0.7 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 3,640 (4) (4) $39,180 1.0 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 4,800 (4) (4) $41,180 0.7 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,000 (4) (4) $41,700 0.7 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 3,290 (4) (4) $38,650 0.7 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 580 (4) (4) $37,840 1.0 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 540 (4) (4) $37,670 0.8 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 120 $15.66 $15.76 $32,790 3.8 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 490 $12.49 $13.12 $27,290 5.2 %
25-4012 Curators 30 $36.96 $33.35 $69,380 7.4 %
25-4013 Museum Technicians and Conservators 60 $11.29 $13.05 $27,150 1.5 %
25-4021 Librarians 880 $19.16 $19.53 $40,620 3.0 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 650 $9.66 $10.36 $21,540 4.5 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 310 $23.52 $22.46 $46,730 4.1 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 3,820 (4) (4) $20,930 0.7 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 1,160 $8.91 $9.08 $18,890 8.5 %
 
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 5,420 $12.39 $15.18 $31,580 5.3 %
27-1011 Art Directors 40 $24.29 $26.85 $55,860 7.1 %
27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 30 $7.85 $8.94 $18,590 7.7 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 520 $8.44 $8.70 $18,090 4.6 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 400 $12.16 $13.23 $27,520 3.4 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 60 $11.97 $13.28 $27,630 8.7 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 290 $7.28 $8.55 $17,780 4.6 %
27-1029 Designers, All Other 40 $29.79 $27.90 $58,040 2.6 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 210 $16.58 $20.89 $43,450 6.2 %
27-2021 Athletes and Sports Competitors 60 (4) (4) $32,030 8.9 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 320 (4) (4) $38,800 6.6 %
27-2023 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 80 (4) (4) $31,150 2.3 %
27-2031 Dancers 180 $7.48 $10.02 (6) 8.3 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 410 $7.68 $10.10 $21,010 6.7 %
27-3012 Public Address System and Other Announcers (8) $8.55 $9.33 $19,400 9.4 %
27-3021 Broadcast News Analysts 30 $12.30 $17.95 $37,330 16.1 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 330 $11.90 $13.44 $27,950 5.0 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 690 $20.59 $23.63 $49,160 14.5 %
27-3041 Editors 260 $15.07 $16.47 $34,250 4.3 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 80 $19.86 $22.65 $47,110 6.4 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 120 $13.59 $16.36 $34,030 5.1 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 120 $9.95 $10.79 $22,440 2.4 %
27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 40 $25.15 $24.93 $51,840 12.4 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 90 $10.12 $10.10 $21,010 3.5 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 210 $9.36 $10.88 $22,630 5.9 %
27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 40 $14.85 $17.12 $35,610 7.2 %
27-4021 Photographers 250 $13.05 $13.38 $27,820 4.6 %
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 80 $16.62 $16.84 $35,040 9.3 %
27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 40 $25.59 $26.22 $54,540 2.6 %
 
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 45,470 $19.90 $25.56 $53,160 1.8 %
29-1011 Chiropractors 60 $34.12 $47.65 $99,110 17.9 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 380 $59.51 $66.37 $138,040 8.8 %
29-1023 Orthodontists (8) (5) $91.38 $190,070 11.6 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 250 $21.15 $22.31 $46,410 2.3 %
29-1041 Optometrists 150 $40.72 $45.32 $94,270 28.3 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 1,670 $43.21 $43.29 $90,040 1.3 %
29-1061 Anesthesiologists 250 (5) $79.00 $164,320 4.4 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 960 (5) $74.41 $154,780 3.6 %
29-1063 Internists, General 410 (5) $76.34 $158,800 3.7 %
29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 160 (5) $76.04 $158,170 4.5 %
29-1065 Pediatricians, General 170 $55.12 $59.27 $123,280 4.7 %
29-1066 Psychiatrists 200 $69.62 $68.09 $141,630 5.6 %
29-1067 Surgeons 320 (5) $87.95 $182,930 3.9 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 960 (5) $77.40 $161,000 4.1 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 670 $32.74 $34.19 $71,120 2.4 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 15,640 $21.51 $23.24 $48,340 1.7 %
29-1121 Audiologists 40 $21.76 $21.92 $45,580 3.0 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 560 $25.86 $28.72 $59,750 3.3 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 1,080 $30.65 $32.38 $67,350 2.2 %
29-1124 Radiation Therapists 150 $26.19 $27.16 $56,500 3.3 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 120 $12.06 $13.02 $27,080 2.4 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 710 $19.37 $19.36 $40,270 1.3 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 880 $20.52 $22.87 $47,580 2.4 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 240 $36.51 $44.81 $93,200 8.3 %
29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other 190 (5) $67.02 $139,400 12.1 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 860 $19.97 $19.90 $41,390 1.2 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 830 $14.65 $14.75 $30,670 2.0 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 1,020 $20.95 $20.00 $41,600 4.9 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 390 $16.64 $16.23 $33,760 2.5 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 320 $21.77 $22.17 $46,110 3.6 %
29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 240 $25.06 $26.05 $54,190 4.6 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 1,340 $18.41 $18.54 $38,570 1.2 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 1,490 $9.25 $10.06 $20,930 3.6 %
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 130 $8.74 $9.86 $20,510 6.2 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 2,150 $9.82 $10.25 $21,320 1.6 %
29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 150 $15.77 $15.82 $32,900 2.0 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 680 $13.64 $14.86 $30,910 3.9 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 330 $8.67 $8.90 $18,510 3.5 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 6,650 $13.59 $13.92 $28,950 1.0 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 1,220 $10.57 $11.43 $23,770 1.4 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 380 $16.04 $19.65 $40,880 13.7 %