Occupational Employment Statistics

2001 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

West Virginia

These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry divisions 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. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.

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All Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 688,840 $10.71 $13.44 $27,960 0.8 %
Management Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 39,430 $22.11 $25.30 $52,630 1.0 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 2,530 $32.62 $37.11 $77,190 1.9 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 13,810 $22.24 $26.34 $54,790 1.0 %
11-1031 Legislators 760 $7.00 $11.41 $23,730 4.7 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 360 $17.56 $21.54 $44,810 4.1 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 470 $25.75 $31.33 $65,160 9.9 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 1,140 $24.50 $28.09 $58,430 3.2 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 180 $19.15 $23.16 $48,170 4.2 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 1,340 $18.70 $20.64 $42,930 1.7 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 880 $28.14 $29.74 $61,860 4.1 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 2,740 $23.84 $26.58 $55,280 1.8 %
11-3040 Human Resources Managers 750 $21.99 $25.08 $52,160 2.0 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 950 $24.31 $26.44 $55,000 2.5 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 560 $20.68 $23.34 $48,540 2.4 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 460 $24.01 $25.83 $53,720 2.8 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 1,410 $16.81 $19.88 $41,360 8.4 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 90 $10.67 $14.03 $29,180 7.8 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 1,610 (4) (4) $53,370 0.7 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 360 $25.90 $28.35 $58,970 3.8 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 750 $35.22 $34.60 $71,970 2.2 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 1,660 $14.60 $15.50 $32,240 2.7 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors 270 $20.92 $20.73 $43,120 4.2 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 250 $12.87 $13.50 $28,080 5.6 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 1,590 $21.74 $23.53 $48,940 2.0 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 240 $32.04 $35.37 $73,580 9.9 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 690 $19.66 $20.10 $41,810 0.5 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 850 $11.75 $14.75 $30,670 4.7 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 890 $15.63 $16.19 $33,660 3.8 %
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 15,390 $17.44 $19.57 $40,700 1.7 %
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 40 $16.28 $17.35 $36,080 4.8 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 470 $15.25 $18.17 $37,790 3.8 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 800 $16.69 $17.98 $37,390 2.5 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 690 $16.77 $18.91 $39,330 4.6 %
13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 50 $19.37 $21.70 $45,140 5.7 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 610 $16.72 $22.35 $46,500 13.6 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 660 $19.10 $20.42 $42,470 2.1 %
13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 60 $11.28 $13.89 $28,900 9.0 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 470 $13.41 $14.94 $31,070 3.4 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 220 $15.98 $17.73 $36,870 1.7 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 780 $16.05 $18.21 $37,870 2.4 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 750 $26.36 $27.69 $57,580 3.3 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 110 $12.84 $13.39 $27,860 3.5 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 3,620 $16.68 $18.66 $38,810 1.4 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 430 $10.64 $12.65 $26,320 3.0 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 150 $22.16 $23.31 $48,480 2.4 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 180 $15.13 $17.30 $35,990 5.2 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 240 $24.10 $27.96 $58,160 10.4 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 140 $15.30 $20.70 $43,050 14.2 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 320 $13.52 $15.41 $32,060 2.9 %
13-2061 Financial Examiners 90 $22.12 $23.36 $48,580 5.3 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors 40 $16.14 $17.73 $36,880 8.0 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 990 $15.58 $17.05 $35,470 3.3 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 310 $12.43 $15.92 $33,120 2.0 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers 220 $8.08 $9.61 $19,980 7.2 %
Computer and Mathematical Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 6,500 $21.22 $22.31 $46,410 2.7 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 1,130 $20.44 $21.79 $45,320 3.0 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 670 $30.82 $28.75 $59,800 5.5 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 230 $29.97 $30.40 $63,230 3.0 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 1,100 $12.13 $13.46 $28,000 4.4 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 1,310 $27.39 $27.83 $57,880 3.4 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 290 $19.92 $21.36 $44,430 2.9 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 590 $19.08 $19.95 $41,500 3.4 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 480 $17.21 $19.09 $39,720 5.8 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 40 $23.70 $24.57 $51,100 4.8 %
15-2041 Statisticians 30 $29.55 $29.22 $60,780 5.1 %
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 9,970 $20.78 $22.04 $45,850 1.6 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 110 $24.95 $25.70 $53,460 10.7 %
17-1022 Surveyors 390 $14.60 $17.41 $36,210 11.9 %
17-2041 Chemical Engineers 340 $33.20 $33.24 $69,130 2.4 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 1,080 $24.22 $24.75 $51,490 1.3 %
17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 80 $21.42 $22.90 $47,630 5.3 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 310 $29.57 $28.90 $60,100 2.1 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 120 $27.21 $28.37 $59,020 3.8 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 240 $26.03 $26.97 $56,090 4.4 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 210 $26.02 $25.87 $53,810 3.4 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 500 $28.62 $27.38 $56,960 3.4 %
17-2131 Materials Engineers 170 $28.95 $28.82 $59,940 2.8 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 530 $27.06 $29.60 $61,570 2.1 %
17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 320 $24.48 $25.22 $52,470 4.3 %
17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 50 $28.17 $27.24 $56,660 7.4 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 280 $14.34 $15.38 $32,000 3.3 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 100 $15.79 $16.46 $34,230 7.6 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 640 $17.64 $19.17 $39,870 1.9 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 1,190 $15.25 $15.71 $32,670 2.4 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 700 $20.92 $20.09 $41,790 2.2 %
17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 150 $17.88 $17.74 $36,890 4.4 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 270 $17.29 $17.21 $35,790 4.5 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 240 $17.85 $19.37 $40,290 8.7 %
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 200 $19.06 $19.61 $40,780 5.2 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 610 $12.35 $12.87 $26,780 5.0 %
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 6,140 $18.53 $20.48 $42,600 3.7 %
19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 50 $27.85 $26.83 $55,810 1.4 %
19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists 40 $21.84 $26.62 $55,370 7.3 %
19-1022 Microbiologists 100 $19.47 $21.69 $45,110 6.6 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 110 $24.39 $24.18 $50,300 1.7 %
19-1032 Foresters 170 $18.44 $19.37 $40,290 2.7 %
19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (6) $36.12 $35.95 $74,780 3.1 %
19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 50 $19.47 $21.91 $45,580 7.6 %
19-2031 Chemists 410 $26.90 $29.24 $60,810 3.6 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 260 $18.45 $19.93 $41,460 3.8 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 240 $20.17 $22.91 $47,660 5.7 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 90 $21.35 $23.80 $49,510 6.5 %
19-3022 Survey Researchers (6) $7.34 $9.58 $19,920 16.1 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 460 $17.06 $18.40 $38,260 3.1 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 240 $14.35 $15.28 $31,780 1.4 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 920 $20.90 $19.56 $40,690 4.7 %
19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 100 $15.36 $16.56 $34,440 5.4 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 260 $11.18 $13.40 $27,870 3.4 %
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 70 $17.22 $17.50 $36,400 2.7 %
Community and Social Services Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 9,680 $10.84 $11.81 $24,570 1.7 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 130 $13.83 $14.57 $30,310 2.4 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 1,040 $18.53 $17.76 $36,940 2.7 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 460 $11.65 $12.44 $25,880 4.7 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 420 $14.23 $15.00 $31,200 3.7 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 2,360 $11.38 $11.66 $24,260 1.8 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 720 $12.78 $13.45 $27,970 1.7 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 1,060 $9.66 $10.20 $21,230 4.0 %
21-1091 Health Educators 230 $13.41 $14.58 $30,320 3.8 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 250 $11.97 $11.85 $24,650 2.3 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 2,660 $7.95 $8.31 $17,290 2.0 %
21-2011 Clergy 70 $19.51 $18.98 $39,470 2.8 %
Legal Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 5,010 $16.88 $21.04 $43,760 3.8 %
23-1011 Lawyers 1,690 $28.64 $32.72 $68,070 5.6 %
23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 300 $18.95 $23.01 $47,870 1.5 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 360 $19.70 $22.59 $46,980 2.5 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,890 $12.11 $12.62 $26,250 2.0 %
23-2091 Court Reporters 70 $18.65 $20.79 $43,250 5.0 %
23-2092 Law Clerks 150 $15.74 $16.26 $33,810 3.4 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 110 $14.52 $14.41 $29,970 4.8 %
Education, Training, and Library Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 37,360 $17.19 $17.19 $35,760 1.7 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 400 (4) (4) $55,530 2.9 %
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $51,000 5.3 %
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 230 (4) (4) $48,710 2.9 %
25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 250 (4) (4) $59,970 4.3 %
25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $55,370 4.0 %
25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $64,190 5.3 %
25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $60,830 4.6 %
25-1064 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $58,170 2.2 %
25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $57,010 2.8 %
25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $53,380 5.9 %
25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $53,290 4.1 %
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 290 (4) (4) $53,220 7.0 %
25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 370 (4) (4) $56,280 3.9 %
25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $42,440 3.5 %
25-1113 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $56,910 3.1 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 260 (4) (4) $52,160 4.0 %
25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $53,160 2.8 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 350 (4) (4) $49,100 3.0 %
25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $51,300 3.4 %
25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $53,900 3.0 %
25-1191 Graduate Teaching Assistants 480 (4) (4) $17,880 15.8 %
25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $50,740 3.7 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 860 $14.31 $15.49 $32,210 6.6 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 1,600 $7.29 $8.80 $18,300 4.2 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 1,260 (4) (4) $36,300 0.6 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 8,160 (4) (4) $36,550 0.6 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 3,710 (4) (4) $36,720 0.6 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 4,600 (4) (4) $37,170 0.6 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,460 (4) (4) $38,260 0.6 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 1,680 (4) (4) $35,880 0.6 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 1,020 (4) (4) $35,560 0.6 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,060 (4) (4) $35,750 0.6 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 400 $16.40 $15.73 $32,720 3.1 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 200 $9.47 $10.25 $21,320 6.5 %
25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 40 $20.46 $20.80 $43,250 8.8 %
25-4021 Librarians 760 $17.37 $17.19 $35,750 2.2 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 350 $9.78 $10.07 $20,950 3.8 %
25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors 60 $10.60 $13.25 $27,560 14.9 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 240 $23.58 $21.44 $44,590 2.8 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 3,540 (4) (4) $19,200 1.2 %
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 4,620 $10.91 $13.73 $28,560 2.9 %
27-1011 Art Directors 50 $16.64 $18.24 $37,930 7.1 %
27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 40 $13.91 $14.59 $30,350 5.0 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 590 $7.24 $7.76 $16,150 4.4 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 270 $12.57 $13.77 $28,640 3.5 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 60 $13.56 $14.94 $31,080 5.8 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 100 $7.82 $8.65 $17,980 3.5 %
27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers (6) $6.57 $11.35 $23,610 4.6 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 190 (4) (4) $39,000 4.5 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 200 (4) (4) $36,590 3.1 %
27-2023 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 70 (4) (4) $29,390 14.2 %
27-2032 Choreographers 50 $10.70 $12.47 $25,940 3.8 %
27-3010 Announcers 460 $9.30 $13.11 $27,270 10.2 %
27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 380 $10.17 $13.81 $28,730 10.6 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 340 $15.64 $17.95 $37,340 3.7 %
27-3041 Editors 270 $13.39 $16.23 $33,760 7.9 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 40 $22.04 $21.01 $43,710 4.1 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 90 $16.70 $19.70 $40,980 5.1 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 50 $10.33 $12.22 $25,420 2.8 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 40 $11.23 $12.48 $25,960 14.2 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 250 $7.73 $9.53 $19,810 5.8 %
27-4021 Photographers 230 $11.21 $12.00 $24,960 3.9 %
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 50 $8.61 $10.49 $21,820 5.9 %
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 44,220 $16.53 $20.59 $42,820 2.2 %
29-1020 Dentists 450 $48.95 $46.52 $96,760 10.0 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 320 $16.09 $18.11 $37,670 3.3 %
29-1041 Optometrists 110 $32.95 $34.11 $70,960 11.5 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 1,700 $35.71 $35.76 $74,390 1.2 %
29-1061 Anesthesiologists 230 (5) $65.77 $136,800 21.0 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 930 $60.40 $56.57 $117,660 4.5 %
29-1063 Internists, General 330 $68.32 $59.33 $123,410 11.5 %
29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists (6) (5) $66.37 $138,060 18.8 %
29-1065 Pediatricians, General 170 $43.27 $50.10 $104,210 13.6 %
29-1066 Psychiatrists 120 (5) $62.38 $129,740 13.0 %
29-1067 Surgeons 560 (5) $67.68 $140,770 13.1 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 370 $28.99 $29.88 $62,150 2.7 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 15,970 $18.45 $19.53 $40,620 1.6 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 320 $23.72 $22.29 $46,370 4.5 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 1,080 $28.34 $32.46 $67,510 9.0 %
29-1124 Radiation Therapists 140 $20.79 $22.13 $46,030 4.2 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 150 $12.16 $12.37 $25,720 2.0 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 880 $16.08 $16.34 $33,990 1.5 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 450 $19.39 $20.46 $42,560 1.8 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 250 $29.55 $33.45 $69,570 4.0 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 1,060 $17.92 $18.51 $38,500 2.3 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 910 $12.55 $12.86 $26,740 1.8 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 530 $17.06 $17.95 $37,330 4.1 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 290 $16.02 $16.16 $33,610 2.5 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 210 $20.06 $21.09 $43,870 3.3 %
29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 120 $19.74 $19.89 $41,380 2.7 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 1,210 $14.92 $14.99 $31,170 0.9 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 1,840 $8.22 $9.01 $18,730 2.7 %
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 100 $10.68 $11.12 $23,130 2.3 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 1,700 $8.90 $9.24 $19,210 2.3 %
29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians 180 $9.92 $11.36 $23,620 8.6 %
29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 160 $14.75 $15.65 $32,560 2.9 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 490 $12.21 $12.60 $26,210 1.9 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 240 $8.91 $9.01 $18,740 2.1 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 6,890 $11.62 $11.78 $24,500 1.2 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 950 $8.86 $9.53 $19,820 1.6 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 330 $9.01 $10.00 $20,800 4.3 %
29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 350 $28.27 $26.60 $55,320 2.2 %
29-9091 Athletic Trainers 40 (4) (4) $30,940 4.4 %
Healthcare Support Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 20,140 $7.58 $8.09 $16,830 1.1 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 4,290 $6.62 $6.72 $13,970 1.4 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 9,410 $7.50 $7.65 $15,900 1.4 %
31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 620 $7.52 $7.54 $15,680 2.7 %
31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 90 $16.14 $16.82 $34,980 2.8 %
31-2012 Occupational Therapist Aides 80 $10.09 $10.63 $22,120 1.8 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 360 $14.75 $14.31 $29,750 1.5 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 470 $8.85 $8.99 $18,700 1.9 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists 110 $11.52 $12.06 $25,080 7.5 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 730 $9.54 $9.43 $19,620 2.6 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 1,580 $9.01 $9.10 $18,940 2.2 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 220 $10.46 $10.73 $22,320 2.6 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 820 $10.17 $10.52 $21,870 1.9 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 360 $6.83 $7.62 $15,850 5.4 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 280 $6.91 $7.10 $14,770 3.3 %
Protective Service Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 13,730 $11.25 $11.77 $24,480 1.8 %
33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 70 $16.72 $18.71 $38,910 4.0 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 320 $17.81 $19.99 $41,570 3.6 %
33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 200 $18.64 $19.45 $40,460 2.2 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 1,060 $14.69 $14.40 $29,950 2.0 %
33-2021 Fire Inspectors and Investigators 40 $14.53 $14.27 $29,690 2.4 %
33-3011 Bailiffs 40 $10.78 $11.23 $23,370 3.9 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers