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Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61,140 | 2.7 % | $20.05 | $41,700 | 1.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $9.08 | $11.36 | $16.22 | $25.63 | $36.78 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $18,890 | $23,630 | $33,730 | $53,310 | $76,500 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 59,490 | 6.85 | $19.94 | $41,480 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 630 | 0.06 | $26.83 | $55,810 |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 280 | 0.08 | $21.39 | $44,500 |
| Legal Services | 120 | 0.01 | $18.34 | $38,140 |
| Software Publishers | 120 | 0.04 | $17.71 | $36,830 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 59,490 | 6.85 | $19.94 | $41,480 |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 280 | 0.08 | $21.39 | $44,500 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 630 | 0.06 | $26.83 | $55,810 |
| Software Publishers | 120 | 0.04 | $17.71 | $36,830 |
| Legal Services | 120 | 0.01 | $18.34 | $38,140 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 70 | (7) | $31.19 | $64,880 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 630 | 0.06 | $26.83 | $55,810 |
| Activities Related to Credit Intermediation | (8) | (8) | $24.38 | $50,700 |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 280 | 0.08 | $21.39 | $44,500 |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 59,490 | 6.85 | $19.94 | $41,480 |
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 | 6,300 | 0.44 | 0.94 | $22.51 | $46,810 |
| Texas | 4,230 | 0.40 | 0.85 | $19.48 | $40,520 |
| Florida | 3,830 | 0.53 | 1.12 | $11.09 | $23,060 |
| New York | 3,540 | 0.41 | 0.88 | $27.76 | $57,740 |
| Georgia | 2,580 | 0.68 | 1.44 | $20.76 | $43,190 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 2,070 | 0.83 | 1.76 | $16.93 | $35,220 |
| Louisiana | 1,270 | 0.68 | 1.45 | $18.21 | $37,880 |
| Georgia | 2,580 | 0.68 | 1.44 | $20.76 | $43,190 |
| Hawaii | 390 | 0.66 | 1.42 | $22.63 | $47,080 |
| Arkansas | 770 | 0.66 | 1.41 | $13.79 | $28,680 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 190 | 0.30 | 0.63 | $30.76 | $63,990 |
| New York | 3,540 | 0.41 | 0.88 | $27.76 | $57,740 |
| Massachusetts | 1,420 | 0.44 | 0.94 | $26.90 | $55,950 |
| Colorado | 1,260 | 0.57 | 1.20 | $25.59 | $53,220 |
| New Jersey | 1,520 | 0.40 | 0.85 | $25.57 | $53,180 |
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 | 2,380 | 0.46 | 0.99 | $29.20 | $60,730 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,990 | 0.51 | 1.10 | $20.88 | $43,430 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 1,730 | 0.77 | 1.63 | $22.21 | $46,190 |
| Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,690 | 0.47 | 0.99 | $27.14 | $56,450 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 1,130 | 0.48 | 1.02 | $23.83 | $49,560 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 990 | 0.57 | 1.21 | $20.49 | $42,610 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, AZ | 990 | 0.57 | 1.21 | $25.95 | $53,980 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 950 | 0.55 | 1.18 | $28.95 | $60,210 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 930 | 0.74 | 1.58 | $14.39 | $29,930 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 910 | 0.64 | 1.37 | $21.18 | $44,050 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City - Kingman, AZ | 70 | 1.67 | 3.55 | $20.60 | $42,840 |
| Reno-Sparks, NV | 250 | 1.32 | 2.81 | $28.53 | $59,340 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 160 | 1.32 | 2.80 | $9.16 | $19,050 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | 200 | 1.32 | 2.82 | $14.46 | $30,090 |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metropolitan Division | 630 | 1.24 | 2.65 | $11.32 | $23,550 |
| Sumter, SC | 40 | 1.20 | 2.56 | $11.81 | $24,570 |
| Farmington, NM | 60 | 1.19 | 2.53 | $14.57 | $30,310 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | 200 | 1.15 | 2.44 | $15.87 | $33,010 |
| Hot Springs, AR | 40 | 1.09 | 2.31 | $12.03 | $25,020 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale, WA | 80 | 1.04 | 2.21 | $16.25 | $33,790 |