U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsThese estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia. 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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| Wage Estimates | ||||||
| SOC Code Number | Occupation Title | Employment (1) | Median Hourly | Mean Hourly | Mean Annual (2) | Mean RSE (3) |
| Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations | 6,359,380 | $22.71 | $27.55 | $57,310 | 0.3 % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractors | 21,830 | $33.61 | $42.01 | $87,390 | 4.1 % | |
| Dentists, General | 84,240 | $59.16 | $63.87 | $132,850 | 2.2 % | |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | 4,950 | (5) | $79.69 | $165,750 | 6.4 % | |
| Orthodontists | 6,190 | (5) | $72.45 | $150,700 | 6.7 % | |
| Prosthodontists | 730 | (5) | $70.04 | $145,670 | 16.2 % | |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 2,710 | $60.64 | $62.64 | $130,300 | 8.8 % | |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 46,530 | $20.98 | $21.46 | $44,640 | 0.5 % | |
| Optometrists | 22,780 | $42.51 | $46.53 | $96,780 | 2.4 % | |
| Pharmacists | 222,960 | $40.82 | $40.56 | $84,370 | 0.6 % | |
| Anesthesiologists | 25,130 | (5) | $83.77 | $174,250 | 2.0 % | |
| Family and General Practitioners | 106,750 | $65.91 | $66.58 | $138,490 | 1.6 % | |
| Internists, General | 51,180 | (5) | $76.06 | $158,200 | 1.6 % | |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 20,850 | (5) | $84.74 | $176,270 | 2.0 % | |
| Pediatricians, General | 26,520 | $65.26 | $68.04 | $141,520 | 1.7 % | |
| Psychiatrists | 22,440 | (5) | $72.17 | $150,110 | 3.4 % | |
| Surgeons | 55,800 | (5) | $87.31 | $181,610 | 1.4 % | |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 162,720 | $67.44 | $66.16 | $137,610 | 1.4 % | |
| Physician Assistants | 59,470 | $33.37 | $33.07 | $68,780 | 1.2 % | |
| Podiatrists | 7,550 | $45.38 | $52.11 | $108,400 | 4.1 % | |
| Registered Nurses | 2,311,970 | $25.16 | $26.06 | $54,210 | 0.2 % | |
| Audiologists | 9,810 | $24.74 | $26.47 | $55,050 | 1.9 % | |
| Occupational Therapists | 83,560 | $26.28 | $27.19 | $56,550 | 0.5 % | |
| Physical Therapists | 142,940 | $28.93 | $30.00 | $62,390 | 0.4 % | |
| Radiation Therapists | 14,470 | $27.74 | $29.05 | $60,420 | 2.7 % | |
| Recreational Therapists | 23,050 | $15.82 | $16.48 | $34,280 | 0.5 % | |
| Respiratory Therapists | 91,350 | $20.74 | $21.24 | $44,180 | 0.2 % | |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 89,260 | $25.20 | $26.71 | $55,550 | 0.9 % | |
| Therapists, All Other | 8,090 | $19.32 | $21.45 | $44,620 | 3.9 % | |
| Veterinarians | 46,090 | $32.01 | $36.07 | $75,030 | 1.6 % | |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 56,920 | $27.87 | $44.38 | $92,300 | 5.1 % | |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 151,240 | $21.99 | $22.41 | $46,600 | 0.3 % | |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | 141,720 | $14.83 | $15.44 | $32,120 | 0.5 % | |
| Dental Hygienists | 155,810 | $28.05 | $28.58 | $59,440 | 1.8 % | |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 43,540 | $18.60 | $19.09 | $39,710 | 0.7 % | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 41,280 | $25.24 | $25.78 | $53,620 | 0.7 % | |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 17,520 | $27.14 | $29.43 | $61,210 | 5.6 % | |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 177,220 | $20.84 | $21.41 | $44,530 | 0.6 % | |
| Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | 187,900 | $12.17 | $13.30 | $27,650 | 0.7 % | |
| Dietetic Technicians | 24,630 | $11.05 | $11.89 | $24,730 | 0.9 % | |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 255,290 | $11.37 | $11.87 | $24,700 | 0.5 % | |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 59,010 | $12.28 | $13.43 | $27,940 | 1.3 % | |
| Respiratory Therapy Technicians | 24,190 | $17.67 | $18.00 | $37,440 | 0.5 % | |
| Surgical Technologists | 82,280 | $16.35 | $16.72 | $34,770 | 0.7 % | |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 58,570 | $11.99 | $12.49 | $25,990 | 0.8 % | |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 702,740 | $16.33 | $16.75 | $34,840 | 0.2 % | |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 155,030 | $12.30 | $13.30 | $27,660 | 0.3 % | |
| Opticians, Dispensing | 62,350 | $13.44 | $14.37 | $29,880 | 1.1 % | |
| Orthotists and Prosthetists | 4,930 | $24.17 | $27.47 | $57,130 | 2.5 % | |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 72,390 | $16.46 | $18.10 | $37,650 | 1.7 % | |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 36,360 | $24.79 | $25.54 | $53,110 | 0.6 % | |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | 11,190 | $20.25 | $21.31 | $44,320 | 1.2 % | |
| Athletic Trainers | 13,100 | (4) | (4) | $36,350 | 1.4 % | |
| Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other | 52,240 | $16.04 | $18.20 | $37,860 | 1.2 % | |
About May 2004 National, State, and Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.
(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.
(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.
(4) Hourly wage rates for occupations where workers typically work fewer than 2,080 hours per year are not available.
(5) This wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.
National OES estimates by SOC major group
May 2004 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2004 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2004 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
List of Occupations in SOC Code Number Order
List of Occupations in Alphabetical Order
Download May 2004 Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates in Zipped Excel files
Last Modified Date: June 02, 2005
