Occupational Employment Statistics

May 2005 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Kentucky

These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in Kentucky. 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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Major Occupational Groups in Kentucky (Note--clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group):

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All Occupations top
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)
00-0000 All Occupations 1,754,590 $12.73 $15.65 $32,550 0.6 %
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Management Occupations top
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 79,350 $30.95 $35.66 $74,160 0.6 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 7,220 $57.61 $61.96 $128,880 1.1 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 23,980 $30.80 $35.95 $74,790 0.9 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 500 $23.09 $27.33 $56,840 3.4 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 1,790 $34.77 $39.39 $81,940 3.3 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 3,800 $33.44 $39.14 $81,420 3.1 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 690 $29.30 $31.40 $65,310 2.0 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 1,990 $24.70 $26.27 $54,640 1.1 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 2,430 $35.15 $37.01 $76,990 1.4 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 5,760 $33.10 $35.79 $74,450 1.6 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 600 $26.47 $29.93 $62,260 1.9 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 320 $29.09 $29.62 $61,610 3.3 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 1,030 $34.63 $35.76 $74,390 1.9 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 2,620 $32.50 $34.34 $71,420 1.5 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 1,150 $29.39 $31.60 $65,730 1.9 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 1,480 $29.75 $31.14 $64,780 1.7 %
11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 70 $21.44 $25.61 $53,260 5.8 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 2,110 $27.59 $29.53 $61,420 1.9 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 640 $15.74 $18.10 $37,650 2.7 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 2,790 (4) (4) $63,620 0.9 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 1,000 $29.60 $35.02 $72,840 3.9 %
11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 440 $26.12 $26.14 $54,380 6.9 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 1,800 $39.80 $41.37 $86,050 1.4 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 3,960 $16.18 $17.50 $36,400 1.9 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors 670 $22.90 $24.96 $51,920 6.7 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 260 $16.90 $19.05 $39,630 3.5 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 3,550 $31.62 $34.41 $71,580 1.5 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 730 $24.09 $23.91 $49,720 0.4 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 1,680 $16.16 $20.07 $41,750 8.9 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 2,790 $33.30 $34.36 $71,470 1.2 %
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Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
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 49,470 $20.98 $22.82 $47,460 0.8 %
13-1011 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 30 $11.52 $15.96 $33,210 15.0 %
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 180 $17.49 $21.72 $45,170 6.9 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 1,020 $16.28 $19.24 $40,020 3.6 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 3,000 $20.65 $21.93 $45,610 1.2 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 2,000 $21.36 $22.07 $45,910 3.6 %
13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 90 $23.97 $24.60 $51,170 3.6 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 2,140 $22.08 $22.93 $47,690 1.9 %
13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 200 $14.97 $16.81 $34,950 5.8 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 1,860 $15.04 $16.05 $33,390 3.5 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 2,580 $19.77 $20.80 $43,270 2.4 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 2,700 $19.32 $20.10 $41,810 4.3 %
13-1081 Logisticians 720 $26.31 $26.74 $55,610 1.6 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 2,360 $27.86 $29.50 $61,370 4.8 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 290 $17.97 $18.33 $38,120 2.2 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 9,120 $21.59 $23.82 $49,540 2.1 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 280 $29.73 $30.33 $63,080 8.5 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 340 $22.45 $25.54 $53,120 5.7 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 810 $26.15 $27.94 $58,120 2.8 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 480 $22.80 $29.93 $62,260 9.3 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 520 $19.56 $20.98 $43,630 4.7 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors 180 $16.00 $16.70 $34,730 2.5 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 4,240 $19.49 $21.92 $45,600 4.2 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers 490 $15.40 $15.60 $32,450 6.3 %
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Computer and Mathematical Occupations top
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 Occupations 23,760 $24.80 $26.20 $54,500 1.4 %
15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research (7) $32.04 $35.80 $74,470 16.3 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 3,040 $27.07 $28.36 $58,980 2.9 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 3,230 $27.84 $29.34 $61,040 2.9 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 1,170 $31.45 $31.65 $65,830 2.1 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 4,980 $16.68 $17.55 $36,500 1.6 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 3,930 $30.06 $31.27 $65,040 2.3 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 990 $27.27 $27.14 $56,450 2.5 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 2,820 $23.66 $24.21 $50,350 1.4 %
15-2011 Actuaries 100 $41.87 $46.52 $96,760 4.8 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 370 $25.80 $26.61 $55,350 3.7 %
15-2041 Statisticians 50 $23.38 $26.83 $55,810 4.3 %
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Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
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 23,120 $24.84 $26.63 $55,400 2.7 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 680 $26.33 $28.87 $60,060 3.0 %
17-1012 Landscape Architects 80 $18.21 $20.36 $42,340 3.3 %
17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 170 $18.84 $20.02 $41,630 5.2 %
17-1022 Surveyors 630 $18.66 $19.59 $40,760 3.9 %
17-2021 Agricultural Engineers 40 $27.12 $28.18 $58,610 3.7 %
17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 50 $25.06 $26.58 $55,280 6.1 %
17-2041 Chemical Engineers 540 $37.51 $36.51 $75,930 1.9 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 1,060 $32.04 $32.81 $68,250 4.7 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 560 $33.79 $33.80 $70,310 3.0 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 440 $27.24 $28.05 $58,350 1.8 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 3,130 $28.01 $29.68 $61,740 2.5 %
17-2131 Materials Engineers 180 $36.38 $33.79 $70,290 1.7 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 2,570 $27.48 $29.14 $60,600 2.2 %
17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 130 $32.01 $31.76 $66,070 2.2 %
17-2171 Petroleum Engineers (7) $27.42 $32.48 $67,550 14.4 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 1,030 $33.19 $32.16 $66,900 3.0 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 1,230 $17.90 $18.00 $37,440 3.2 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 250 $17.44 $18.80 $39,110 3.0 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 610 $18.92 $19.23 $40,000 1.9 %
17-3019 Drafters, All Other 150 $15.32 $16.33 $33,970 5.3 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 1,850 $21.60 $20.45 $42,530 3.0 %
17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 30 $22.40 $21.44 $44,600 7.7 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 610 $18.38 $19.14 $39,820 2.2 %
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 360 $20.19 $20.20 $42,010 2.0 %
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 770 $19.56 $19.70 $40,980 4.2 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 1,010 $13.21 $13.48 $28,040 4.3 %
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Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
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 9,920 $19.99 $21.74 $45,210 2.0 %
19-1012 Food Scientists and Technologists 100 $26.52 $29.37 $61,090 4.1 %
19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists 170 $17.10 $20.20 $42,010 4.9 %
19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists 50 (7) (7) (7) (7)
19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 160 $24.75 $25.93 $53,930 2.8 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 160 $27.99 $26.73 $55,590 0.8 %
19-1041 Epidemiologists 30 $19.91 $20.26 $42,140 3.3 %
19-2012 Physicists 50 $40.90 $41.92 $87,180 4.4 %
19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 50 $35.73 $34.22 $71,170 2.7 %
19-2031 Chemists 590 $23.86 $25.05 $52,100 2.3 %
19-2032 Materials Scientists 60 $29.47 $31.30 $65,100 5.3 %
19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other 80 $27.02 $30.21 $62,830 2.0 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 1,120 $24.19 $26.76 $55,660 1.8 %
19-3022 Survey Researchers 50 $15.16 $17.11 $35,580 9.9 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 1,020 $22.47 $24.15 $50,230 2.5 %
19-3039 Psychologists, All Other 140 $25.83 $27.36 $56,900 4.0 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 160 $19.81 $20.74 $43,140 3.6 %
19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 240 $13.96 $14.40 $29,950 3.4 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 870 $17.84 $17.77 $36,970 2.0 %
19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 40 $13.03 $17.58 $36,560 11.3 %
19-4061 Social Science Research Assistants 70 $12.93 $14.32 $29,790 5.2 %
19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 640 $13.87 $15.12 $31,450 5.0 %
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Community and Social Services Occupations top
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 (7) (7) (7) (7) (7)
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 410 $17.04 $18.51 $38,500 5.8 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 2,460 $22.45 $21.64 $45,010 1.7 %
21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 150 $17.35 $20.20 $42,030 9.6 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 470 $16.31 $18.00 $37,450 3.6 %
21-1019 Counselors, All Other (7) $16.21 $17.43 $36,250 10.2 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 1,150 $17.29 $17.45 $36,290 1.5 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 2,160 $15.50 $15.59 $32,420 2.0 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 380 $12.08 $14.79 $30,760 3.7 %
21-1091 Health Educators 510 $17.32 $18.40 $38,270 2.8 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 3,580 $10.69 $11.25 $23,410 1.9 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 490 $15.57 $15.97 $33,210 3.5 %
21-2011 Clergy 280 $18.59 $18.75 $38,990 1.6 %
21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education 30 $17.65 $19.56 $40,680 4.7 %
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Legal Occupations top
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 (7) (7) (7) (7) (7)
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 3,560 $15.41 $17.07 $35,510 6.5 %
23-2092 Law Clerks 680 $12.67 $14.41 $29,970 5.4 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 200 $14.28 $14.41 $29,970 3.2 %
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Education, Training, and Library Occupations top
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 106,660 $16.39 $17.73 $36,880 2.7 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 810 (4) (4) $64,930 4.9 %
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 520 (4) (4) $56,450 3.7 %
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 690 (4) (4) $49,630 2.9 %
25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 550 (4) (4) $61,620 4.1 %
25-1051 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $56,130 2.4 %
25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 240 (4) (4) $58,180 3.8 %
25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $59,880 2.5 %
25-1061 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $48,900 2.7 %
25-1062 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $59,540 6.3 %
25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $73,070 4.1 %
25-1064 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $48,570 7.3 %
25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 200 (4) (4) $55,990 4.5 %
25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 520 (4) (4) $55,180 3.7 %
25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 200 (4) (4) $49,620 2.5 %
25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 2,280 (4) (4) $97,720 8.4 %
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 560 (4) (4) $52,640 3.7 %
25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 950 (4) (4) $51,440 3.5 %
25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $47,910 7.8 %
25-1113 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 200 (4) (4) $51,120 3.0 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 970 (4) (4) $48,040 2.3 %
25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 530 (4) (4) $48,070 2.5 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 890 (4) (4) $45,040 2.0 %
25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 260 (4) (4) $48,670 2.4 %
25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 310 (4) (4) $50,460 2.8 %
25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 360 (4) (4) $53,690 2.0 %
25-1192 Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $45,980 4.7 %
25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 180 (4) (4) $48,470 3.9 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 2,480 $19.92 $20.27 $42,170 2.8 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 4,740 $9.81 $11.23 $23,350 2.7 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 2,230 (4) (4) $39,320 2.4 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 17,320 (4) (4) $40,120 0.7 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 7,520 (4) (4) $40,640 0.6 %
25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 220 (4) (4) $43,980 2.8 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 9,760 (4) (4) $41,810 0.6 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 660 (4) (4) $42,410 1.1 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 3,210 (4) (4) $39,370 0.8 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 1,590 (4) (4) $39,430 0.9 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,760 (4) (4) $41,100 0.8 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 860 $14.76 $15.56 $32,360 1.6 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 1,410 $12.98 $14.98 $31,160 3.6 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 14,190 (4) (4) $25,470 1.5 %
25-4021 Librarians 2,180 $21.69 $21.33 $44,360 1.2 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 1,420 $10.90 $11.16 $23,220 3.6 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 16,670 (4) (4) $19,210 1.5 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 1,530 $17.47 $18.77 $39,050 2.2 %
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Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
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 15,620 $13.99 $16.32 $33,940 1.9 %
27-1011 Art Directors 170 $26.32 $28.96 $60,250 3.7 %
27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 50 $13.20 $16.13 $33,550 6.6 %
27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 100 $20.96 $22.10 $45,960 5.9 %
27-1019 Artists and Related Workers, All Other 40 $19.08 $19.00 $39,520 5.9 %
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 250 $23.93 $25.57 $53,190 3.2 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 1,230 $8.81 $9.09 $18,920 2.8 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 1,670 $15.29 $17.68 $36,770 4.0 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 380 $17.28 $22.18 $46,130 9.8 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 550 $9.14 $10.12 $21,040 3.1 %
27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers 50 $19.19 $18.08 $37,600 8.3 %
27-1029 Designers, All Other 40 $22.60 $21.56 $44,840 4.9 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 430 $17.91 $19.77 $41,110 4.8 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 1,690 (4) (4) $28,000 7.7 %
27-2023 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 180 (4) (4) $20,510 4.0 %
27-2031 Dancers 90 $7.80 $8.01 (4) 3.0 %
27-2032 Choreographers 290 $15.05 $15.12 $31,450 7.3 %
27-2042 Musicians and Singers 380 $17.52 $17.89 (4) 6.9 %
27-2099 Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other 280 $16.58 $18.53 (4) 9.6 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 660 $8.24 $10.43 $21,690 6.1 %
27-3012 Public Address System and Other Announcers 100 $8.47 $11.24 $23,380 8.5 %
27-3021 Broadcast News Analysts 120 $20.35 $30.43 $63,290 11.1 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 720 $11.11 $15.11 $31,420 14.0 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 2,320 $17.71 $18.57 $38,630 1.8 %
27-3041 Editors 690 $16.34 $18.74 $38,970 4.6 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 300 $20.21 $21.31 $44,330 4.0 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 320 $18.91 $22.15 $46,080 5.5 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 220 $15.85 $16.85 $35,050 2.0 %
27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 230 $18.85 $26.21 $54,510 11.2 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 220 $14.70 $15.46 $32,160 2.9 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 470 $13.81 $15.30 $31,830 6.6 %
27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians (7) $11.95 $13.68 $28,450 11.4 %
27-4021 Photographers 650 $12.48 $13.68 $28,440 8.0 %
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 220 $17.34 $18.16 $37,780 5.1 %
27-4032 Film and Video Editors 90 $12.64 $17.48 $36,350 18.2 %
27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 120 $12.94 $15.99 $33,270 5.3 %
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Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations top
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 100,140 $20.78 $24.43 $50,820 1.1 %
29-1011 Chiropractors 420 $47.12 $47.59 $98,990 7.7 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 630 $45.11 $49.69 $103,360 12.1 %
29-1022 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (7) (5) $85.64 $178,130 12.6 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 800 $20.97 $21.12 $43,930 2.2 %
29-1041 Optometrists 250 $38.68 $42.29 $87,970 8.5 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 3,470 $44.82 $43.71 $90,920 1.8 %
29-1061 Anesthesiologists 190 (5) $87.97 $182,990 5.1 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 750 $66.84 $69.37 $144,290 3.1 %
29-1063 Internists, General 710 $66.73 $68.79 $143,090 5.4 %
29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 440 (5) $86.23 $179,360 4.6 %
29-1065 Pediatricians, General 260 $61.23 $68.54 $142,570 8.3 %
29-1066 Psychiatrists 220 (5) $85.73 $178,320 3.6 %
29-1067 Surgeons 1,090 (5) $90.62 $188,500 4.3 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 1,850 $61.75 $58.23 $121,110 13.1 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 550 $31.58 $33.46 $69,590 6.5 %
29-1081 Podiatrists 40 (5) $84.67 $176,110 7.7 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 37,720 $23.46 $24.22 $50,370 0.9 %
29-1121 Audiologists 70 $22.87 $24.46 $50,870 4.3 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 1,100 $27.18 $27.73 $57,670 1.8 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 1,940 $29.30 $30.42 $63,280 2.2 %
29-1124 Radiation Therapists 150 $27.86 $29.46 $61,270 1.5 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 130 $14.62 $15.50 $32,230 2.2 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 1,420 $19.29 $19.42 $40,400 1.0 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 1,600 $24.04 $25.16 $52,340 1.4 %
29-1129 Therapists, All Other 100 $22.24 $24.03 $49,980 5.5 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 710 $28.90 $31.24 $64,980 4.6 %
29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other 130 $24.60 $45.96 $95,590 29.9 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 2,360 $21.38 $21.29 $44,280 0.9 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 1,480 $15.05 $15.59 $32,420 1.8 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 1,530 $23.91 $24.02 $49,970 3.5 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 1,170 $13.85 $16.45 $34,220 2.3 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 500 $23.53 $23.59 $49,060 1.6 %
29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 270 $24.45 $24.37 $50,690 1.8 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 3,660 $19.80 $19.96 $41,510 1.1 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 4,140 $10.77 $11.35 $23,610 2.3 %
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 160 $10.46 $11.35 $23,600 3.9 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 5,830 $10.03 $10.47 $21,780 1.9 %
29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians 890 $10.29 $10.81 $22,490 2.3 %
29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 780 $15.79 $16.20 $33,700 1.8 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 1,550 $15.28 $15.59 $32,430 1.6 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 1,090 $9.35 $10.59 $22,020 10.5 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 11,820 $15.60 $15.83 $32,930 0.8 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 2,490 $12.37 $13.33 $27,720 1.8 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 770 $13.27 $13.45 $27,970 2.8 %
29-2091 Orthotists and Prosthetists (7) $18.38 $20.45 $42,540 3.1 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 980 $16.53 $17.17 $35,710 2.0 %
29-9091 Athletic Trainers 210 (4) (4) $35,590 4.0 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 460 $14.30 $19.86 $41,310 16.6 %
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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 49,440 $10.06 $10.57 $21,980 0.8 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 4,260 $9.53 $9.59 $19,950