U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPlan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164,590 | 0.8 % | $59.00 | $122,720 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $27.76 | $38.90 | $54.23 | $72.72 | (5) |
| Annual Wage (2) | $57,750 | $80,900 | $112,800 | $151,260 | (5) |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 23,710 | 1.24 | $61.91 | $128,770 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 8,230 | 0.57 | $67.35 | $140,090 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 7,520 | 0.76 | $64.61 | $134,390 |
| Insurance Carriers | 5,490 | 0.46 | $58.00 | $120,630 |
| Software Publishers | 4,950 | 1.95 | $65.56 | $136,370 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 3,560 | 2.26 | $68.00 | $141,440 |
| Software Publishers | 4,950 | 1.95 | $65.56 | $136,370 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 23,710 | 1.24 | $61.91 | $128,770 |
| Other Information Services | 1,450 | 1.06 | $70.89 | $147,460 |
| Satellite Telecommunications | 110 | 1.01 | $61.71 | $128,350 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 190 | 0.12 | $79.23 | $164,790 |
| Securities and Commodity Exchanges | 50 | 0.69 | $77.30 | $160,780 |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 2,150 | 0.64 | $76.50 | $159,110 |
| Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | 190 | 0.70 | $72.81 | $151,450 |
| Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage | 2,410 | 0.53 | $72.16 | $150,090 |
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 | 29,730 | 2.12 | 1.64 | $66.91 | $139,170 |
| New York | 10,370 | 1.24 | 0.96 | $75.20 | $156,420 |
| Texas | 10,150 | 1.01 | 0.78 | $60.94 | $126,760 |
| Illinois | 8,770 | 1.59 | 1.23 | $54.43 | $113,220 |
| New Jersey | 7,380 | 1.96 | 1.51 | $68.91 | $143,340 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 4,970 | 3.11 | 2.40 | $55.44 | $115,310 |
| New Hampshire | 1,450 | 2.41 | 1.86 | $46.62 | $96,980 |
| Delaware | 900 | 2.26 | 1.74 | $67.03 | $139,430 |
| Washington | 5,990 | 2.22 | 1.72 | $60.75 | $126,360 |
| District of Columbia | 1,380 | 2.16 | 1.67 | $60.08 | $124,960 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 10,370 | 1.24 | 0.96 | $75.20 | $156,420 |
| New Jersey | 7,380 | 1.96 | 1.51 | $68.91 | $143,340 |
| Delaware | 900 | 2.26 | 1.74 | $67.03 | $139,430 |
| California | 29,730 | 2.12 | 1.64 | $66.91 | $139,170 |
| Virginia | 4,130 | 1.17 | 0.90 | $65.67 | $136,590 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 9,480 | 1.90 | 1.47 | $77.17 | $160,510 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 6,630 | 1.74 | 1.34 | $66.57 | $138,470 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 6,510 | 1.84 | 1.42 | $56.58 | $117,680 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 6,340 | 7.40 | 5.71 | $73.35 | $152,560 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 5,050 | 2.30 | 1.77 | $55.61 | $115,660 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 5,030 | 3.74 | 2.89 | $62.53 | $130,060 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 4,590 | 2.74 | 2.11 | $59.79 | $124,360 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 4,390 | 2.65 | 2.05 | $66.73 | $138,800 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 4,040 | 4.26 | 3.29 | $77.62 | $161,440 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 4,010 | 1.75 | 1.35 | $66.08 | $137,450 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 6,340 | 7.40 | 5.71 | $73.35 | $152,560 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT | 2,100 | 5.19 | 4.01 | $62.97 | $130,980 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 4,040 | 4.26 | 3.29 | $77.62 | $161,440 |
| Portsmouth, NH-ME | 220 | 4.00 | 3.09 | $42.44 | $88,270 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 5,030 | 3.74 | 2.89 | $62.53 | $130,060 |
| Framingham, MA NECTA Division | 560 | 3.59 | 2.77 | $76.85 | $159,840 |
| Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division | 440 | 3.39 | 2.62 | $53.95 | $112,210 |
| Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division | 380 | 3.32 | 2.56 | $68.80 | $143,090 |
| Manchester, NH | 320 | 3.29 | 2.54 | $44.73 | $93,040 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 1,800 | 3.28 | 2.54 | $50.88 | $105,820 |
Top paying metropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 4,040 | 4.26 | 3.29 | $77.62 | $161,440 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 9,480 | 1.90 | 1.47 | $77.17 | $160,510 |
| Framingham, MA NECTA Division | 560 | 3.59 | 2.77 | $76.85 | $159,840 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 6,340 | 7.40 | 5.71 | $73.35 | $152,560 |
| Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division | 2,030 | 2.12 | 1.64 | $71.88 | $149,520 |
| Edison-New Brunswick, NJ Metropolitan Division | 2,310 | 2.40 | 1.86 | $70.62 | $146,890 |
| Richmond, VA | 730 | 1.26 | 0.97 | $69.95 | $145,500 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 920 | 0.77 | 0.59 | $69.92 | $145,430 |
| Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Goleta, CA | 200 | 1.23 | 0.95 | $69.83 | $145,240 |
| Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division | 380 | 3.32 | 2.56 | $68.80 | $143,090 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest employment in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | 250 | 1.50 | 1.16 | $43.62 | $90,720 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | 180 | 0.95 | 0.73 | $37.70 | $78,410 |
| Other North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | 150 | 0.52 | 0.40 | $44.87 | $93,340 |
| Northeast Indiana nonmetropolitan area | 120 | 0.62 | 0.48 | $39.26 | $81,660 |
| Other Ohio nonmetropolitan area | 120 | 0.46 | 0.35 | $42.58 | $88,560 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | 90 | 2.46 | 1.90 | $48.46 | $100,800 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | 250 | 1.50 | 1.16 | $43.62 | $90,720 |
| Northwest Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | 40 | 1.44 | 1.11 | $54.21 | $112,760 |
| Western New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | 90 | 1.41 | 1.09 | $44.83 | $93,260 |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | 100 | 1.41 | 1.09 | $52.83 | $109,890 |
Top paying nonmetropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | 70 | 0.37 | 0.29 | $65.89 | $137,040 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | 80 | 0.36 | 0.28 | $58.86 | $122,420 |
| Eastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | 70 | 0.43 | 0.33 | $55.45 | $115,330 |
| Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | 50 | 0.53 | 0.41 | $54.63 | $113,640 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | 40 | 0.46 | 0.35 | $54.57 | $113,510 |
These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors, all metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, and all states and the District of Columbia. The top employment and wage figures are provided above. The complete list is available in the downloadable XLS files.
The percentile wage estimate is the value of a wage below which a certain percent of workers fall. The median wage is the 50th percentile wage estimate--50 percent of workers earn less than the median and 50 percent of workers earn more than the median. More about percentile wages.
(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.
(5) This wage is equal to or greater than $80.00 per hour or $166,400 per year.
(9) The location quotient is the ratio of the area concentration of occupational employment to the national average concentration. A location quotient greater than one indicates the occupation has a higher share of employment than average, and a location quotient less than one indicates the occupation is less prevalent in the area than average.
Other OES estimates and related information:
May 2010 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2010 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2010 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2010 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
List of Occupations in SOC Code Number Order
List of Occupations in Alphabetical Order
Download May 2010 Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates in Zipped XLS files
Last Modified Date: May 17, 2011
