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May 2007 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Birmingham-Hoover, AL


For metropolitan and nonmetropolitan 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 Birmingham-Hoover, AL, a metropolitan statistical area in Alabama.

Additional information, including the hourly and annual 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages and the employment percent relative standard error, is available in the downloadable Excel files(XLS).

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Major Occupational Groups in Birmingham-Hoover, AL (Note--clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group):

All Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 515,200 $14.25 $18.13 $37,700 0.9 %
 
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 24,930 $38.44 $44.04 $91,610 1.2 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 1,070 (5) $77.31 $160,800 2.5 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 9,780 $39.46 $47.93 $99,680 2.5 %
11-1031 Legislators 670 (4) (4) $13,550 5.1 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 120 $30.52 $35.37 $73,570 8.1 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 410 $40.70 $45.64 $94,930 2.9 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 1,280 $43.71 $46.87 $97,490 4.1 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 160 $38.86 $43.21 $89,870 4.6 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 440 $35.58 $35.88 $74,630 2.5 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 770 $46.32 $48.28 $100,430 2.0 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 1,830 $43.79 $47.11 $97,980 2.6 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 100 $36.16 $40.13 $83,460 3.9 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 90 $35.61 $34.66 $72,100 2.9 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 260 $40.28 $47.57 $98,950 2.8 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 510 $35.42 $36.88 $76,710 3.3 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 220 $39.97 $41.42 $86,160 2.9 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 270 $37.48 $38.34 $79,750 3.6 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 1,380 $30.84 $35.50 $73,840 3.4 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 100 $17.92 $19.84 $41,260 4.9 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 660 (4) (4) $73,050 1.9 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 450 (8) (8) (8) (8)
11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 60 $29.87 $29.98 $62,360 5.6 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 600 $47.90 $49.11 $102,150 2.2 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 630 $19.51 $23.11 $48,070 9.3 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors 90 (8) (8) (8) (8)
11-9081 Lodging Managers 120 $18.63 $19.98 $41,550 7.7 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 840 $34.22 $37.47 $77,930 3.9 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 50 $46.92 $49.92 $103,830 4.1 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 90 $29.42 $29.86 $62,120 1.3 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 360 $25.61 $34.59 $71,940 11.0 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 220 $22.06 $24.12 $50,160 4.8 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 1,270 $41.76 $43.54 $90,560 2.1 %
 
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 20,690 $25.80 $29.83 $62,050 2.8 %
13-1011 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes (8) $15.75 $15.87 $33,020 6.2 %
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 30 $39.68 $32.74 $68,090 8.5 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 400 $22.52 $24.35 $50,650 3.9 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 870 $23.61 $24.58 $51,120 1.6 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 1,510 $26.78 $28.02 $58,280 4.4 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 600 $22.37 $24.08 $50,080 3.0 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 910 $26.24 $26.87 $55,880 2.5 %
13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 90 $22.14 $25.87 $53,810 8.8 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 530 $21.01 $25.48 $53,000 6.1 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 500 $23.18 $24.17 $50,270 1.4 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 800 $24.14 $25.12 $52,250 2.3 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 960 $23.62 $25.36 $52,740 3.2 %
13-1081 Logisticians 150 $33.78 $33.26 $69,180 2.9 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 1,950 $33.61 $43.77 $91,040 15.7 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 60 $21.59 $23.36 $48,580 5.3 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,850 $29.13 $30.75 $63,970 4.3 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 4,530 $25.14 $27.39 $56,960 1.6 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 220 $24.49 $27.27 $56,730 8.3 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 110 $25.29 $26.89 $55,920 3.1 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 180 $24.71 $27.30 $56,780 4.6 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 420 $27.28 $30.68 $63,810 5.5 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 720 $35.46 $48.71 $101,320 11.0 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 600 $21.54 $23.22 $48,290 4.0 %
13-2061 Financial Examiners 310 $19.92 $23.62 $49,140 6.2 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors 130 $16.03 $17.09 $35,540 9.0 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 1,500 $30.00 $37.67 $78,350 11.5 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 170 $27.83 $28.25 $58,770 6.8 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers (8) $7.74 $10.06 $20,930 18.7 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 340 $26.33 $26.85 $55,850 4.0 %
 
Computer and Mathematical 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)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 9,990 $29.59 $30.12 $62,650 1.1 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 1,450 $33.35 $33.14 $68,940 1.8 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 730 $30.74 $31.97 $66,490 3.4 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 830 $33.89 $34.51 $71,770 3.8 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 1,670 $19.56 $20.62 $42,880 1.6 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 2,210 $32.38 $31.91 $66,380 1.8 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 330 $29.87 $30.48 $63,400 2.8 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 1,350 $30.29 $31.14 $64,780 1.8 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 730 $31.38 $30.24 $62,910 2.3 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 430 $30.62 $30.75 $63,960 4.3 %
15-2011 Actuaries 40 $25.42 $32.65 $67,910 3.1 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 130 $36.04 $34.65 $72,070 3.3 %
15-2041 Statisticians 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
 
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 7,940 $27.05 $28.54 $59,360 2.4 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 530 $29.18 $31.91 $66,370 6.0 %
17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (8) $24.02 $25.29 $52,600 2.7 %
17-1022 Surveyors 540 $20.50 $22.86 $47,550 12.8 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 740 $32.93 $33.63 $69,940 2.2 %
17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers (8) $22.22 $27.03 $56,210 15.2 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 1,120 $38.54 $37.83 $78,680 1.5 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 290 $40.76 $39.90 $83,000 3.5 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 160 $31.18 $31.76 $66,060 2.4 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 60 $30.39 $32.27 $67,120 4.6 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 290 $31.45 $33.53 $69,750 4.0 %
17-2131 Materials Engineers 120 $32.01 $32.05 $66,670 2.7 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 430 $31.68 $33.70 $70,090 2.5 %
17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 40 $43.29 $41.43 $86,160 4.1 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 150 $34.95 $34.56 $71,890 5.0 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 570 $20.40 $20.37 $42,370 2.7 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 220 $21.54 $21.88 $45,520 7.6 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 210 $21.82 $21.79 $45,330 2.9 %
17-3019 Drafters, All Other 120 $20.42 $21.29 $44,270 2.7 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 390 $18.08 $20.87 $43,400 12.8 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 510 $23.97 $22.27 $46,330 6.2 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 100 $15.92 $17.03 $35,430 5.0 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 50 $24.41 $24.68 $51,330 3.4 %
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 40 $28.04 $28.63 $59,540 2.4 %
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 120 $18.25 $20.37 $42,360 4.8 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 400 $14.16 $14.95 $31,090 4.5 %
 
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 3,050 $21.09 $23.75 $49,410 3.9 %
19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 40 $29.34 $30.72 $63,900 1.7 %
19-1032 Foresters 40 $17.79 $19.95 $41,500 6.4 %
19-1099 Life Scientists, All Other (8) $24.79 $28.65 $59,590 2.0 %
19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists (8) $17.76 $21.33 $44,360 2.7 %
19-2031 Chemists 190 $27.25 $27.88 $58,000 7.2 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 290 $29.25 $31.31 $65,120 6.3 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (8) $21.48 $23.56 $49,010 3.9 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 350 $28.93 $29.13 $60,590 2.4 %
19-3022 Survey Researchers (8) $19.66 $19.91 $41,410 3.7 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 110 $26.08 $30.26 $62,950 9.1 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 50 $25.68 $26.39 $54,900 4.0 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 390 $17.46 $17.46 $36,310 3.8 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 70 $18.76 $20.09 $41,780 3.4 %
19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 180 $17.03 $19.03 $39,570 4.3 %
 
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 4,670 $17.57 $18.75 $38,990 2.1 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 240 $14.37 $17.04 $35,430 3.2 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 540 $24.46 $24.30 $50,540 3.0 %
21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 50 $15.07 $15.77 $32,800 6.3 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 270 $16.99 $16.44 $34,190 4.2 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 270 $15.02 $17.49 $36,370 4.4 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 1,050 $17.39 $18.61 $38,710 3.5 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 530 $20.34 $20.95 $43,570 2.7 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 140 $14.87 $15.97 $33,220 9.3 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 140 $25.93 $24.61 $51,190 3.0 %
21-1091 Health Educators 140 $17.06 $18.98 $39,470 5.1 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 290 $19.62 $20.67 $42,990 1.7 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 800 $12.71 $13.44 $27,960 7.2 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 40 $16.26 $16.25 $33,790 15.6 %
21-2011 Clergy 120 $22.15 $24.07 $50,060 5.2 %
 
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 4,270 $30.58 $40.45 $84,130 4.4 %
23-1011 Lawyers 2,440 $45.74 $54.63 $113,640 4.5 %
23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 40 $17.76 $19.76 $41,100 5.7 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 150 $20.14 $24.65 $51,260 10.6 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,160 $21.67 $21.82 $45,380 2.7 %
23-2091 Court Reporters (8) $9.85 $9.48 $19,710 10.4 %
23-2092 Law Clerks 50 $15.55 $18.06 $37,570 9.2 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 260 $17.37 $17.50 $36,410 11.6 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other (8) $21.82 $22.31 $46,410 4.0 %
 
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 26,390 $18.82 $19.95 $41,500 5.3 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $84,200 4.9 %
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (4) (4) $68,530 4.5 %
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $76,580 15.7 %
25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (4) (4) $83,420 4.7 %
25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $63,050 5.7 %
25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $69,740 7.4 %
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 150 (4) (4) $67,800 3.4 %
25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $46,990 6.9 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $48,460 2.8 %
25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $48,180 5.0 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $52,910 5.2 %
25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $54,330 1.8 %
25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $67,430 10.4 %
25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $58,070 6.7 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 490 $17.78 $19.49 $40,550 3.8 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 910 $9.78 $10.51 $21,860 7.3 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 500 (4) (4) $41,270 1.1 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 3,660 (4) (4) $42,790 0.8 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 2,930 (4) (4) $45,340 1.2 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 3,430 (4) (4) $45,790 1.5 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 380 (4) (4) $50,190 1.4 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 450 (4) (4) $43,050 1.6 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 240 (4) (4) $42,780 2.0 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 260 (4) (4) $45,020 1.9 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 270 $18.00 $18.87 $39,260 9.1 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 320 $18.65 $17.77 $36,950 6.1 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 3,230 (4) (4) $32,100 9.5 %
25-4012 Curators (8) $17.79 $18.15 $37,750 3.4 %
25-4021 Librarians 440 $21.94 $21.46 $44,640 2.3 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 220 $11.41 $12.34 $25,660 3.0 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 140 $26.54 $25.25 $52,510 4.5 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 3,930 (4) (4) $17,620 2.7 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 190 $22.65 $21.56 $44,840 2.1 %
 
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 5,410 $16.57 $18.61 $38,710 3.1 %
27-1011 Art Directors 100 $24.95 $28.72 $59,740 6.1 %
27-1012 Craft Artists 50 $12.45 $11.85 $24,650 11.4 %
27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 40 $22.34 $22.88 $47,590 4.4 %
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 70 $18.38 $22.62 $47,060 12.8 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 130 $12.16 $11.98 $24,920 4.6 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 580 $19.90 $21.27 $44,240 7.4 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 250 $19.59 $25.73 $53,520 15.8 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 450 $11.93 $12.02 $25,010 3.3 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 230 $19.48 $21.87 $45,480 5.9 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 520 (4) (4) $35,480 7.4 %
27-2032 Choreographers 130 (8) (8) (8) (8)
27-2042 Musicians and Singers 180 (8) (8) (8) (8)
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 250 $9.53 $19.38 $40,310 13.6 %
27-3021 Broadcast News Analysts 50 $27.90 $31.02 $64,520 5.7 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 150 $17.11 $17.78 $36,970 14.8 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 920 $19.90 $21.46 $44,650 2.6 %
27-3041 Editors 250 $21.79 $21.90 $45,550 3.7 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 60 $21.29 $21.27 $44,250 5.4 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 100 $17.71 $21.11 $43,910 7.4 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 60 $13.80 $14.32 $29,780 4.0 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 180 $9.41 $13.00 $27,050 12.1 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 130 $12.19 $15.55 $32,340 5.7 %
27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians (8) $8.14 $9.48 $19,720 15.4 %
27-4021 Photographers (8) $10.63 $11.83 $24,600 7.5 %
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 90 $14.22 $14.55 $30,260 10.3 %
27-4032 Film and Video Editors 90 $15.13 $17.66 $36,720 19.2 %
 
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 33,500 $22.91 $26.93 $56,010 2.1 %
29-1011 Chiropractors (8) $48.31 $58.87 $122,440 24.7 %
29-1021 Dentists, General (8) (5) $72.66 $151,130 19.4 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 180 $21.69 $21.72 $45,180 2.9 %
29-1041 Optometrists 120 $37.54 $39.67 $82,510 3.3 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 1,250 $46.55 $45.81 $95,290 1.9 %
29-1061 Anesthesiologists 120 (5) (5) (5) 10.4 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 130 $69.02 $71.53 $148,780 10.8 %
29-1063 Internists, General 200 (5) $87.26 $181,510 8.4 %
29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 70 (5) $94.33 $196,210 10.4 %
29-1065 Pediatricians, General 180 $53.67 $62.26 $129,500 11.4 %
29-1066 Psychiatrists 60 (5) $88.81 $184,730 19.1 %
29-1067 Surgeons 230 (5) (5) (5) 6.1 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 1,420 $24.97 $51.96 $108,070 19.8 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 230 $31.78 $28.05 $58,340 19.6 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 13,140 $26.16 $26.80 $55,740 1.3 %
29-1121 Audiologists 70 $23.00 $23.55 $48,970 3.4 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 330 $31.25 $30.79 $64,050 2.4 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 440 $36.28 $35.58 $74,010 1.6 %
29-1124 Radiation Therapists 50 $31.94 $31.88 $66,310 2.4 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 80 $16.24 $17.13 $35,630 3.1 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 450 $21.48 $21.86 $45,470 2.9 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 280 $26.44 $26.37 $54,850 2.4 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 290 $30.43 $31.36 $65,220 12.5 %
29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other (8) $24.32 $30.90 $64,270 11.2 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 980 $23.51 $23.71 $49,310 2.7 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 800 $14.18 $14.61 $30,400 3.0 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 910 $22.86 $22.46 $46,720 5.5 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 370 $20.03 $20.05 $41,710 1.9 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 320 $23.96 $23.77 $49,430 1.9 %
29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 150 $27.00 $27.32 $56,830 3.2 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 950 $20.13 $20.49 $42,620 1.2 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 790 $13.86 $14.65 $30,460 3.5 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 1,740 $10.56 $11.14 $23,170 2.2 %
29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians 50 $15.27 $15.73 $32,720 2.3 %
29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 150 $18.11 $18.53 $38,540 1.8 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 420 $14.74 $14.95 $31,100 1.5 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 240 $11.12 $11.28 $23,470 3.8 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 3,480 $15.62 $15.86 $32,990 1.2 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 1,100 $11.54 $13.03 $27,100 2.6 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 260 $11.20 $11.71 $24,360 4.4 %
29-2091 Orthotists and Prosthetists (8) $33.43 $33.99 $70,710 3.2 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 200 $14.06 $15.68 $32,610 4.5 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 300 $32.81 $32.56 $67,730 2.4 %
29-9012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (8) $20.03 $29.48 $61,320 8.4 %
29-9091 Athletic Trainers 60 (4) (4) $34,190 3.6 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 280 $13.67 $19.48 $40,510 12.3 %
 
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 12,610 $10.35 $11.06 $23,010 2.0 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 2,660 $8.28 $8.33 $17,320 2.1 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 4,890 $10.32 $10.18 $21,160 1.2 %
31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 180 $11.08 $10.73 $22,330 10.8 %
31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 150 $22.61 $22.85 $47,520 2.3 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 340 $22.97 $22.59 $46,980 1.8 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 150 $9.49 $9.83 $20,450 2.7 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 650 $13.44 $12.96 $26,950 4.9 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 1,640 $12.17 $13.12 $27,290 5.6 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 330 $10.78 $10.99 $22,870 2.0 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 390 $13.80 $13.92 $28,960 2.5 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 170 $9.02 $9.31 $19,360 3.8 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 420 $9.63 $9.67 $20,110 4.2 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 610 $12.20 $13.21 $27,480 4.3 %
 
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 12,040 $12.64 $14.70 $30,580 3.5 %
33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 70 $23.93 $24.74 $51,460 5.3 %