Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2016

39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations (Major Group)

This major group comprises the following occupations: Gaming Supervisors ; Slot Supervisors ; First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers ; Animal Trainers ; Nonfarm Animal Caretakers ; Gaming Dealers ; Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners ; Gaming Service Workers, All Other ; Motion Picture Projectionists ; Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers ; Amusement and Recreation Attendants ; Costume Attendants ; Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants ; Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other ; Embalmers ; Funeral Attendants ; Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors ; Barbers ; Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists ; Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance ; Manicurists and Pedicurists ; Shampooers ; Skincare Specialists ; Baggage Porters and Bellhops ; Concierges ; Tour Guides and Escorts ; Travel Guides ; Childcare Workers ; Personal Care Aides ; Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors ; Recreation Workers ; Residential Advisors ; Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other

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National estimates for this occupation
Industry profile for this occupation
Geographic profile for this occupation

National estimates for this occupation: Top

Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this major group:

Employment (1)	Employment RSE (3)	Mean hourly wage	Mean annual wage (2)	Wage RSE (3)
4,514,960	0.4 %	$12.74	$26,510	0.2 %

Percentile wage estimates for this major group:

Percentile	10%	25%	50% (Median)	75%	90%
Hourly Wage	$8.45	$9.29	$10.92	$14.02	$19.47
Annual Wage (2)	$17,590	$19,320	$22,710	$29,170	$40,490

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Industry profile for this occupation: Top

Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.

Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:

Industry	Employment (1)	Percent of industry employment	Hourly mean wage	Annual mean wage (2)
Individual and Family Services	720,310	42.65	$11.23	$23,350
Personal Care Services	499,370	72.75	$14.03	$29,180
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries	430,480	34.89	$15.50	$32,240
Home Health Care Services	314,220	23.20	$10.12	$21,050
Child Day Care Services	306,280	35.61	$10.53	$21,900

Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:

Industry	Employment (1)	Percent of industry employment	Hourly mean wage	Annual mean wage (2)
Personal Care Services	499,370	72.75	$14.03	$29,180
Death Care Services	65,840	48.22	$18.58	$38,650
Individual and Family Services	720,310	42.65	$11.23	$23,350
Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities	250,940	40.96	$11.98	$24,920
Other Personal Services	111,830	35.61	$12.69	$26,390

Top paying industries for this occupation:

Industry	Employment (1)	Percent of industry employment	Hourly mean wage	Annual mean wage (2)
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	4,060	0.20	$22.85	$47,520
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services	660	0.07	$22.67	$47,160
Rail Transportation	340	0.15	$21.29	$44,290
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses	320	0.09	$19.77	$41,120
Death Care Services	65,840	48.22	$18.58	$38,650

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Geographic profile for this occupation: Top

States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.

States with the highest employment level in this occupation:

State	Employment (1)	Employment per thousand jobs	Location quotient (9)	Hourly mean wage	Annual mean wage (2)
California	496,500	31.10	0.97	$14.22	$29,570
Texas	391,770	33.36	1.04	$10.80	$22,470
New York	370,730	40.75	1.27	$14.36	$29,870
Florida	237,940	28.94	0.90	$12.63	$26,270
Pennsylvania	225,700	39.27	1.22	$12.11	$25,190

States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:

State	Employment (1)	Employment per thousand jobs	Location quotient (9)	Hourly mean wage	Annual mean wage (2)
Nevada	74,480	58.61	1.82	$12.94	$26,910
New Mexico	39,530	49.08	1.53	$10.86	$22,580
Minnesota	129,490	46.07	1.43	$12.79	$26,600
Vermont	12,900	42.35	1.32	$14.67	$30,510
Maine	24,730	41.47	1.29	$11.82	$24,580

Top paying States for this occupation:

State	Employment (1)	Employment per thousand jobs	Location quotient (9)	Hourly mean wage	Annual mean wage (2)
District of Columbia	15,290	21.77	0.68	$16.44	$34,190
Massachusetts	123,320	35.64	1.11	$15.42	$32,070
Alaska	12,590	38.92	1.21	$15.40	$32,020
New Jersey	113,480	28.69	0.89	$15.36	$31,940
Washington	93,680	30.54	0.95	$15.05	$31,300