Occupational Employment Statistics

May 2003 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Arkansas

These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in Arkansas. 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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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 1,118,430 $10.99 $13.72 $28,530 0.6 %
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 46,850 $27.27 $31.53 $65,580 1.7 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 1,180 $51.93 $60.97 $126,820 3.1 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 14,250 $30.17 $36.58 $76,080 1.0 %
11-1031 Legislators 910 $6.98 $10.78 $22,420 4.4 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 400 $24.23 $27.87 $57,970 4.7 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 1,010 $30.24 $35.35 $73,530 3.8 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 1,990 $35.26 $39.71 $82,600 4.0 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 330 $27.82 $30.49 $63,420 3.3 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 2,090 $25.44 $27.80 $57,830 2.2 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 1,120 $35.44 $38.17 $79,390 3.0 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 3,650 $27.47 $30.63 $63,710 1.9 %
11-3040 Human Resources Managers 1,100 $26.57 $29.02 $60,360 2.9 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 1,740 $30.12 $32.31 $67,200 2.0 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 570 $26.55 $29.31 $60,960 2.4 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 870 $28.84 $31.95 $66,450 3.0 %
11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 130 $18.25 $20.61 $42,860 4.0 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 1,150 $22.15 $24.77 $51,520 3.9 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 630 $16.74 $17.77 $36,960 3.0 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 2,160 (4) (4) $60,350 1.4 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 690 $32.81 $34.88 $72,560 3.8 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 790 $37.87 $39.33 $81,800 1.9 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 1,490 $17.23 $19.72 $41,020 7.4 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors 420 $11.16 $13.04 $27,120 7.0 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 470 $11.17 $12.10 $25,160 11.1 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 2,290 $26.41 $28.32 $58,900 3.2 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 170 $35.64 $37.29 $77,550 2.3 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 580 $22.50 $23.01 $47,870 0.8 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 790 $11.63 $15.11 $31,430 10.0 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 1,130 $18.76 $20.30 $42,220 5.1 %
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 33,610 $18.43 $20.60 $42,840 2.1 %
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 140 $19.07 $21.07 $43,820 6.5 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 1,440 $17.71 $22.19 $46,150 13.1 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 1,430 $19.03 $19.92 $41,440 1.2 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 1,070 $20.73 $21.61 $44,940 2.2 %
13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 60 $21.28 $20.95 $43,570 5.1 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 1,070 $17.29 $17.95 $37,340 1.7 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 1,150 $19.41 $22.38 $46,550 7.3 %
13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 100 $12.73 $14.09 $29,300 4.7 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 1,540 $14.79 $16.23 $33,750 1.8 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 590 $16.29 $17.51 $36,420 2.2 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 3,060 $15.78 $17.45 $36,300 2.7 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 3,650 $20.16 $23.51 $48,900 6.4 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 110 $18.02 $18.34 $38,150 3.1 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 5,170 $19.63 $21.92 $45,600 2.6 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 860 $13.35 $15.48 $32,190 4.2 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 310 $23.36 $24.07 $50,060 2.2 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 290 $18.40 $20.92 $43,510 4.8 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 550 $25.00 $28.49 $59,260 4.4 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 520 $19.08 $25.26 $52,530 9.4 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 460 $25.59 $26.52 $55,150 6.3 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors 130 $16.91 $17.51 $36,410 3.8 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 2,030 $21.46 $23.61 $49,110 2.1 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 890 $15.81 $17.65 $36,710 1.0 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers 620 $9.77 $10.41 $21,650 5.6 %
Computer and Mathematical Science 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 Science Occupations 13,080 $21.22 $22.91 $47,660 4.1 %
15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 50 $36.07 $35.74 $74,330 2.7 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 2,740 $22.78 $23.41 $48,690 7.1 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 1,780 $24.24 $24.90 $51,790 7.7 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 420 $28.71 $28.93 $60,160 6.0 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 2,100 $14.72 $15.77 $32,810 2.5 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 2,070 $25.89 $26.24 $54,580 3.2 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 1,000 $19.50 $21.88 $45,500 3.4 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 1,350 $21.65 $22.32 $46,420 4.1 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 460 $21.29 $22.23 $46,250 3.0 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 310 $30.02 $34.11 $70,950 10.1 %
15-2041 Statisticians 70 $19.99 $21.56 $44,850 7.6 %
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 11,590 $21.62 $23.07 $47,980 1.7 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 420 $24.34 $27.39 $56,970 7.3 %
17-1012 Landscape Architects (6) $22.26 $21.55 $44,820 7.5 %
17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 90 $16.31 $18.31 $38,080 2.7 %
17-1022 Surveyors 550 $15.29 $15.60 $32,440 4.0 %
17-2011 Aerospace Engineers 140 $33.03 $33.61 $69,910 5.5 %
17-2041 Chemical Engineers 110 $30.11 $30.62 $63,700 3.7 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 920 $27.35 $27.97 $58,170 2.8 %
17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 120 $32.54 $32.10 $66,780 4.9 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 500 $31.67 $31.98 $66,510 2.4 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 500 $26.74 $27.26 $56,700 3.6 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 220 $27.66 $28.68 $59,660 4.4 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 100 $25.59 $27.93 $58,100 6.0 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 1,110 $26.31 $26.96 $56,080 2.0 %
17-2131 Materials Engineers 110 $27.98 $28.70 $59,700 1.6 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 940 $27.11 $28.39 $59,060 2.1 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 750 $15.76 $16.67 $34,680 2.5 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 180 $16.15 $17.16 $35,690 3.6 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 410 $15.58 $16.69 $34,710 1.9 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 380 $15.46 $15.51 $32,260 3.3 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 810 $16.41 $18.03 $37,510 4.0 %
17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 60 $18.94 $18.77 $39,050 3.8 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 280 $19.23 $19.05 $39,620 4.8 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 490 $18.31 $20.96 $43,590 7.6 %
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 130 $17.60 $19.34 $40,230 4.1 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 770 $11.03 $12.07 $25,110 3.9 %
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 7,050 $17.89 $19.73 $41,050 2.6 %
19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 130 $23.18 $25.16 $52,330 4.4 %
19-1022 Microbiologists 160 $25.45 $26.91 $55,970 4.7 %
19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 70 $21.99 $22.98 $47,790 2.1 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 140 $28.38 $27.28 $56,730 0.9 %
19-1032 Foresters 290 $17.42 $18.91 $39,340 5.4 %
19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 80 $29.05 $32.41 $67,410 7.8 %
19-2031 Chemists 600 $22.43 $23.18 $48,220 6.6 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 330 $20.10 $21.05 $43,780 2.0 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 440 $21.11 $22.86 $47,550 8.4 %
19-3022 Survey Researchers 290 $8.06 $9.84 $20,460 3.6 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 610 $20.92 $23.22 $48,300 4.0 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 140 $11.19 $13.85 $28,810 2.8 %
19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists (6) $15.04 $17.50 $36,390 2.9 %
19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 130 $14.54 $16.76 $34,860 9.6 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 170 $13.92 $13.89 $28,890 2.1 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 460 $15.46 $15.44 $32,120 2.8 %
19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 120 $14.97 $16.45 $34,210 6.4 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 310 $14.20 $14.33 $29,810 5.1 %
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 420 $15.08 $15.43 $32,100 1.6 %
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 13,380 $12.58 $13.94 $29,000 1.9 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 380 $10.77 $11.77 $24,480 3.0 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 1,830 $20.29 $20.17 $41,950 1.5 %
21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists (6) $16.07 $15.97 $33,220 3.7 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 160 $16.50 $18.31 $38,080 3.8 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 680 $15.73 $17.36 $36,120 3.6 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 1,690 $13.08 $14.33 $29,810 2.9 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 820 $18.35 $18.38 $38,220 2.5 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 500 $13.57 $14.46 $30,080 6.0 %
21-1091 Health Educators 160 $17.25 $19.40 $40,360 2.9 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 650 $13.27 $13.97 $29,060 0.7 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 5,280 $9.59 $10.13 $21,070 1.3 %
21-2011 Clergy 150 $16.67 $17.49 $36,380 2.7 %
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 5,380 $18.93 $26.03 $54,140 5.4 %
23-1011 Lawyers 2,530 $27.95 $38.82 $80,750 7.4 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 130 $10.51 $15.64 $32,520 6.4 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,050 $12.98 $13.80 $28,710 3.3 %
23-2091 Court Reporters 50 $9.60 $12.59 $26,190 11.5 %
23-2092 Law Clerks 430 $12.11 $13.12 $27,300 6.9 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 700 $12.57 $12.98 $27,000 3.9 %
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 63,520 $15.59 $15.84 $32,940 1.7 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 440 (4) (4) $47,840 8.4 %
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 180 (4) (4) $44,880 7.4 %
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 290 (4) (4) $47,600 7.7 %
25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 190 (4) (4) $48,460 6.2 %
25-1051 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $49,910 3.2 %
25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $51,450 8.6 %
25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $60,800 8.9 %
25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $64,000 5.1 %
25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $50,490 5.5 %
25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $46,140 3.8 %
25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $48,190 4.3 %
25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 180 (4) (4) $42,220 5.2 %
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 230 (4) (4) $41,060 1.8 %
25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 210 (4) (4) $48,300 5.1 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 370 (4) (4) $44,120 4.7 %
25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $43,350 5.9 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 310 (4) (4) $41,170 5.3 %
25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $45,710 4.7 %
25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 140 (4) (4) $44,820 6.1 %
25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $43,200 3.6 %
25-1192 Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $36,230 2.8 %
25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $41,940 2.0 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 1,270 $14.51 $15.33 $31,890 2.6 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 2,280 $7.94 $8.92 $18,550 4.2 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 2,280 (4) (4) $34,360 1.7 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 12,010 (4) (4) $34,790 1.2 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 5,160 (4) (4) $37,210 1.1 %
25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 270 (4) (4) $36,910 1.9 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 9,340 (4) (4) $36,480 1.1 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,540 (4) (4) $39,820 1.4 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 1,490 (4) (4) $34,330 1.5 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 780 (4) (4) $36,640 1.3 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,230 (4) (4) $36,060 1.5 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 830 $15.81 $16.27 $33,840 4.0 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 600 $11.77 $12.90 $26,840 5.8 %
25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 150 $13.30 $14.17 $29,470 3.3 %
25-4021 Librarians 1,410 $18.63 $18.50 $38,480 1.7 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 850 $7.35 $8.15 $16,940 3.4 %
25-9011 Audio-Visual Collections Specialists 40 $10.64 $12.74 $26,510 6.3 %
25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors 80 $14.29 $15.02 $31,240 6.7 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 720 $22.63 $22.24 $46,260 3.8 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 7,740 (4) (4) $14,220 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 8,190 $11.73 $13.55 $28,180 2.2 %
27-1011 Art Directors 40 $13.94 $16.19 $33,680 10.5 %
27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 100 $11.27 $15.92 $33,110 10.3 %
27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 50 $14.69 $15.44 $32,120 4.4 %
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 50 $20.62 $22.04 $45,840 4.8 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 950 $7.68 $7.97 $16,580 5.0 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 840 $12.85 $13.99 $29,100 2.6 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 90 $13.55 $16.26 $33,820 7.1 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 210 $9.14 $11.02 $22,920 3.7 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 270 (4) (4) $37,960 5.3 %
27-2021 Athletes and Sports Competitors 50 (4) (4) $13,790 11.0 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 450 (4) (4) $39,900 5.1 %
27-2032 Choreographers 30 $11.83 $12.49 $25,980 15.5 %
27-2042 Musicians and Singers 140 (4) (4) $18,540 12.4 %
27-3010 Announcers 540 $8.26 $9.22 $19,170 2.7 %
27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 700 $11.59 $13.77 $28,640 4.6 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 1,100 $15.48 $16.44 $34,200 2.6 %
27-3041 Editors 520 $14.45 $15.62 $32,480 5.6 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 230 $21.81 $25.35 $52,720 8.1 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 150 $12.38 $14.20 $29,540 5.1 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 50 $10.83 $11.10 $23,090 4.0 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 130 $11.78 $12.71 $26,440 7.0 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 130 $10.18 $11.76 $24,470 5.9 %
27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 40 $14.90 $14.84 $30,870 2.1 %
27-4021 Photographers 510 $8.85 $10.72 $22,300 6.3 %
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 160 $8.03 $10.06 $20,930 7.1 %
Healthcare Practitioner 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 Practitioner and Technical Occupations 59,600 $17.14 $21.83 $45,410 2.2 %
29-1011 Chiropractors 90 $35.80 $49.75 $103,470 14.8 %
29-1020 Dentists 920 $42.28 $50.79 $105,640 11.6 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 330 $17.36 $18.59 $38,680 2.3 %
29-1041 Optometrists 200 $62.08 $64.57 $134,310 13.7 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 2,220 $35.24 $34.17 $71,080 1.7 %
29-1061 Anesthesiologists 130 (5) $89.30 $185,750 9.6 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 1,000 (5) $78.02 $162,280 5.0 %
29-1063 Internists, General (6) (5) $84.20 $175,140 10.1 %
29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists (6) (5) $94.34 $196,220 10.9 %
29-1065 Pediatricians, General (6) $52.50 $50.67 $105,400 8.8 %
29-1066 Psychiatrists 190 $67.61 $72.83 $151,480 8.5 %
29-1067 Surgeons 250 (5) $95.06 $197,720 5.1 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 190 $40.79 $37.76 $78,550 7.5 %
29-1081 Podiatrists 40 $53.33 $61.90 $128,750 13.4 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 18,990 $19.98 $20.36 $42,360 1.5 %
29-1121 Audiologists 90 $24.23 $24.36 $50,680 3.9 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 790 $24.24 $25.07 $52,150 1.7 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 1,050 $26.74 $27.68 $57,580 2.4 %
29-1124 Radiation Therapists 200 $23.69 $24.05 $50,020 4.3 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 90 $13.17 $14.16 $29,460 3.2 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 740 $17.11 $17.19 $35,750 1.2 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 1,000 $20.06 $21.29 $44,280 2.1 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 350 $23.55 $24.21 $50,360 12.2 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 1,230 $18.85 $18.78 $39,050 0.9 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 1,320 $12.59 $13.02 $27,080 2.2 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 1,140 $22.30 $20.63 $42,900 10.5 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 280 $17.41 $17.37 $36,120 1.8 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 230 $21.26 $21.15 $44,000 1.9 %
29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 110 $23.04 $23.13 $48,110 1.8 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 1,970 $15.50 $16.09 $33,480 1.6 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 1,940 $10.03 $10.53 $21,900 1.7 %
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 140 $8.39 $9.26 $19,260 5.2 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 2,260 $9.05 $9.35 $19,440 1.3 %
29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians 430 $9.66 $9.77 $20,310 2.3 %
29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 300 $13.37 $13.36 $27,790 2.4 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 680 $12.17 $12.33 $25,640 0.9 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 340 $8.27 $8.65 $18,000 5.1 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 12,290 $12.78 $13.00 $27,040 1.0 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 1,170 $10.51 $11.29 $23,490 1.8 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 590 $10.26 $11.10 $23,090 6.1 %
29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 600 $17.37 $17.50 $36,400 1.8 %
29-9091 Athletic Trainers 80 (4) (4) $33,110 6.8 %
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 27,370 $8.29 $8.84 $18,390 1.1 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 3,740 $7.57 $7.56 $15,720 1.7 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 15,360 $7.99 $8.15 $16,940 1.2 %
31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 350 $8.48 $8.88 $18,470 3.7 %
31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 170 $19.24 $18.24 $37,950 5.9 %
31-2012 Occupational Therapist Aides 40 $9.53 $9.56 $19,880 4.6 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 510 $18.19 $17.91 $37,240 2.0 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 400 $8.33 $8.54 $17,770 2.1 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists 170 $9.01 $11.23 $23,350 15.7 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 1,960 $10.11 $10.23 $21,280 3.0 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 1,290 $10.29 $10.70 $22,260 2.9 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 320 $10.33 $10.57 $21,980 1.2 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists