U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsConduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants. Excludes "Computer Systems Analysts" (15-1121) and "Operations Research Analysts" (15-2031).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 536,310 | 0.9 % | $41.95 | $87,260 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.11 | $28.01 | $37.58 | $50.10 | $66.73 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $43,900 | $58,250 | $78,160 | $104,200 | $138,790 |
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, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 143,030 | 14.43 | $47.36 | $98,500 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 53,410 | 2.62 | $40.84 | $84,940 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 35,460 | 2.46 | $45.62 | $94,890 |
| Insurance Carriers | 31,440 | 2.65 | $35.12 | $73,050 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 31,320 | 1.64 | $40.03 | $83,260 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 143,030 | 14.43 | $47.36 | $98,500 |
| Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | 840 | 4.35 | $44.67 | $92,910 |
| Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) | 840 | 3.41 | $40.54 | $84,310 |
| Securities and Commodity Exchanges | 230 | 3.09 | $41.58 | $86,480 |
| Office Administrative Services | 10,710 | 2.71 | $44.27 | $92,090 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Care Services | 30 | 0.01 | $52.58 | $109,360 |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 3,650 | 1.10 | $51.21 | $106,520 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 640 | 0.41 | $50.57 | $105,190 |
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | 1,810 | 0.44 | $49.86 | $103,710 |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3,620 | 0.63 | $49.62 | $103,220 |
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 | 68,450 | 4.89 | 1.16 | $44.26 | $92,060 |
| Virginia | 44,270 | 12.55 | 2.97 | $46.14 | $95,970 |
| New York | 35,380 | 4.24 | 1.01 | $48.24 | $100,350 |
| Florida | 33,580 | 4.73 | 1.12 | $35.65 | $74,160 |
| Texas | 29,370 | 2.91 | 0.69 | $42.24 | $87,850 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 15,760 | 24.65 | 5.84 | $43.20 | $89,860 |
| Virginia | 44,270 | 12.55 | 2.97 | $46.14 | $95,970 |
| Maryland | 19,980 | 8.11 | 1.92 | $43.62 | $90,740 |
| Georgia | 28,920 | 7.72 | 1.83 | $47.49 | $98,780 |
| Massachusetts | 21,470 | 6.88 | 1.63 | $48.40 | $100,660 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 21,470 | 6.88 | 1.63 | $48.40 | $100,660 |
| New York | 35,380 | 4.24 | 1.01 | $48.24 | $100,350 |
| Georgia | 28,920 | 7.72 | 1.83 | $47.49 | $98,780 |
| Virginia | 44,270 | 12.55 | 2.97 | $46.14 | $95,970 |
| New Hampshire | 1,430 | 2.37 | 0.56 | $44.89 | $93,380 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 48,030 | 20.98 | 4.97 | $46.84 | $97,430 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 26,700 | 5.36 | 1.27 | $50.73 | $105,510 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 24,900 | 11.31 | 2.68 | $48.88 | $101,660 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 20,900 | 5.90 | 1.40 | $43.86 | $91,240 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 17,910 | 4.69 | 1.11 | $43.15 | $89,750 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 15,630 | 9.43 | 2.24 | $50.42 | $104,880 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 11,230 | 6.22 | 1.47 | $48.02 | $99,880 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 10,460 | 5.22 | 1.24 | $43.56 | $90,600 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 9,640 | 7.16 | 1.70 | $43.47 | $90,420 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 8,440 | 6.81 | 1.61 | $45.36 | $94,350 |