U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsDevelop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as bio-statistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians. Excludes "Survey Researchers" (19-3022).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25,570 | 2.1 % | $38.25 | $79,570 | 1.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.30 | $26.61 | $36.33 | $47.76 | $58.60 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $42,220 | $55,360 | $75,560 | $99,340 | $121,890 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 4,390 | 0.22 | $46.72 | $97,170 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 3,540 | 0.56 | $43.41 | $90,290 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 2,240 | 0.20 | $36.52 | $75,970 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 2,120 | 0.07 | $33.99 | $70,690 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 1,990 | 0.09 | $24.63 | $51,230 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 3,540 | 0.56 | $43.41 | $90,290 |
| Other Information Services | 670 | 0.39 | $47.80 | $99,420 |
| Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | 50 | 0.29 | $45.29 | $94,200 |
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | 630 | 0.23 | $44.25 | $92,030 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 4,390 | 0.22 | $46.72 | $97,170 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage | 50 | 0.01 | $61.73 | $128,390 |
| Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers | 70 | 0.04 | $55.80 | $116,070 |
| Nondepository Credit Intermediation | 30 | 0.01 | $49.90 | $103,780 |
| Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses | 70 | 0.02 | $49.35 | $102,650 |
| Other Information Services | 670 | 0.39 | $47.80 | $99,420 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 3,140 | 1.25 | 6.37 | $45.05 | $93,700 |
| California | 3,040 | 0.21 | 1.08 | $45.74 | $95,150 |
| Massachusetts | 1,690 | 0.53 | 2.69 | $45.21 | $94,040 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,480 | 0.26 | 1.35 | $32.31 | $67,200 |
| New York | 1,320 | 0.15 | 0.79 | $33.56 | $69,800 |
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 | 830 | 1.26 | 6.44 | $49.60 | $103,160 |
| Maryland | 3,140 | 1.25 | 6.37 | $45.05 | $93,700 |
| Massachusetts | 1,690 | 0.53 | 2.69 | $45.21 | $94,040 |
| Washington | 1,190 | 0.43 | 2.19 | $32.24 | $67,070 |
| Connecticut | 550 | 0.34 | 1.72 | $41.32 | $85,950 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 560 | 0.15 | 0.75 | $52.07 | $108,310 |
| District of Columbia | 830 | 1.26 | 6.44 | $49.60 | $103,160 |
| California | 3,040 | 0.21 | 1.08 | $45.74 | $95,150 |
| Massachusetts | 1,690 | 0.53 | 2.69 | $45.21 | $94,040 |
| Maryland | 3,140 | 1.25 | 6.37 | $45.05 | $93,700 |
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 | 2,950 | 1.26 | 6.42 | $45.20 | $94,010 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 1,320 | 0.77 | 3.93 | $45.44 | $94,520 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 950 | 0.18 | 0.94 | $34.88 | $72,560 |
| Bethesda-Rockville-Frederick, MD Metropolitan Division | 870 | 1.55 | 7.90 | $53.25 | $110,770 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 780 | 0.43 | 2.17 | $36.74 | $76,410 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 700 | 0.49 | 2.52 | $34.49 | $71,730 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 590 | 0.66 | 3.35 | $51.37 | $106,850 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 570 | 0.33 | 1.66 | $38.61 | $80,300 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 520 | 0.13 | 0.68 | $38.95 | $81,010 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 510 | 0.51 | 2.57 | $50.88 | $105,830 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia, WA | 180 | 1.96 | 10.00 | $29.03 | $60,370 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | 430 | 1.57 | 7.97 | $45.95 | $95,570 |
| Bethesda-Rockville-Frederick, MD Metropolitan Division | 870 | 1.55 | 7.90 | $53.25 | $110,770 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 2,950 | 1.26 | 6.42 | $45.20 | $94,010 |
| Salem, OR | 150 | 1.07 | 5.44 | $27.23 | $56,650 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 1,320 | 0.77 | 3.93 | $45.44 | $94,520 |
| Cheyenne, WY | 30 | 0.71 | 3.59 | $39.68 | $82,540 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 590 | 0.66 | 3.35 | $51.37 | $106,850 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | 200 | 0.65 | 3.31 | $28.11 | $58,470 |
| Gainesville, FL | 80 | 0.65 | 3.32 | $25.69 | $53,430 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison-New Brunswick, NJ Metropolitan Division | 140 | 0.14 | 0.73 | $59.24 | $123,220 |
| Framingham, MA NECTA Division | 90 | 0.54 | 2.77 | $54.41 | $113,170 |
| Bethesda-Rockville-Frederick, MD Metropolitan Division | 870 | 1.55 | 7.90 | $53.25 | $110,770 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 590 | 0.66 | 3.35 | $51.37 | $106,850 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 510 | 0.51 | 2.57 | $50.88 | $105,830 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 380 | 0.30 | 1.52 | $48.42 | $100,720 |
| Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division | 90 | 0.28 | 1.45 | $47.18 | $98,130 |
| Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division | 140 | 0.14 | 0.72 | $46.16 | $96,020 |
| New Haven, CT | 170 | 0.64 | 3.24 | $45.95 | $95,580 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | 430 | 1.57 | 7.97 | $45.95 | $95,570 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | 30 | 0.20 | 1.03 | $30.64 | $63,730 |
| Southwestern Montana nonmetropolitan area | 30 | 0.29 | 1.47 | $28.57 | $59,430 |
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 Montana nonmetropolitan area | 30 | 0.29 | 1.47 | $28.57 | $59,430 |
| West Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | 30 | 0.20 | 1.03 | $30.64 | $63,730 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | 30 | 0.20 | 1.03 | $30.64 | $63,730 |
| Southwestern Montana nonmetropolitan area | 30 | 0.29 | 1.47 | $28.57 | $59,430 |
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.
(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 2012 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2012 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2012 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2012 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
Last Modified Date: March 29, 2013
