U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsDevelop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38,830 | 2.1 % | $31.74 | $66,020 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $19.43 | $24.02 | $30.31 | $37.93 | $46.36 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $40,410 | $49,960 | $63,040 | $78,890 | $96,420 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 25,400 | 0.45 | $30.50 | $63,430 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 5,660 | 0.44 | $35.04 | $72,880 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 3,730 | 0.16 | $30.03 | $62,470 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 2,400 | 0.24 | $36.25 | $75,410 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 750 | 0.04 | $42.66 | $88,740 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 25,400 | 0.45 | $30.50 | $63,430 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 5,660 | 0.44 | $35.04 | $72,880 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 2,400 | 0.24 | $36.25 | $75,410 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 3,730 | 0.16 | $30.03 | $62,470 |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | 110 | 0.06 | $27.59 | $57,380 |
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) | $43.03 | $89,500 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 750 | 0.04 | $42.66 | $88,740 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 2,400 | 0.24 | $36.25 | $75,410 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 5,660 | 0.44 | $35.04 | $72,880 |
| Grantmaking and Giving Services | 40 | 0.03 | $32.10 | $66,770 |
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 | 8,930 | 0.64 | 2.09 | $38.42 | $79,920 |
| Washington | 2,670 | 0.99 | 3.24 | $33.35 | $69,370 |
| Florida | 2,270 | 0.32 | 1.04 | $30.53 | $63,510 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,930 | 0.35 | 1.15 | $23.62 | $49,130 |
| New York | 1,550 | 0.19 | 0.61 | $30.29 | $63,000 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2,670 | 0.99 | 3.24 | $33.35 | $69,370 |
| Vermont | 270 | 0.95 | 3.11 | $25.53 | $53,100 |
| Oregon | 1,160 | 0.74 | 2.41 | $32.14 | $66,860 |
| Alaska | 230 | 0.73 | 2.40 | $34.24 | $71,220 |
| Hawaii | 400 | 0.70 | 2.30 | $31.54 | $65,600 |
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 | 200 | 0.31 | 1.00 | $42.64 | $88,690 |
| California | 8,930 | 0.64 | 2.09 | $38.42 | $79,920 |
| New Jersey | 350 | 0.09 | 0.31 | $36.45 | $75,820 |
| Nevada | 280 | 0.25 | 0.82 | $35.87 | $74,610 |
| Wisconsin | 690 | 0.26 | 0.86 | $34.97 | $72,740 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,760 | 0.46 | 1.51 | $37.32 | $77,630 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 1,450 | 1.08 | 3.53 | $35.07 | $72,940 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,230 | 1.30 | 4.24 | $41.45 | $86,220 |
| Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division | 940 | 0.98 | 3.22 | $39.59 | $82,360 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 930 | 0.41 | 1.33 | $35.21 | $73,240 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 740 | 0.15 | 0.48 | $32.21 | $66,990 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 730 | 0.59 | 1.93 | $37.63 | $78,270 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 720 | 0.43 | 1.42 | $35.26 | $73,350 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 700 | 0.42 | 1.37 | $31.57 | $65,670 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 690 | 0.55 | 1.81 | $32.99 | $68,620 |
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 | 310 | 3.35 | 10.97 | $33.62 | $69,940 |
| Corvallis, OR | 50 | 1.52 | 4.96 | $37.42 | $77,820 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 120 | 1.42 | 4.64 | $36.02 | $74,930 |
| Medford, OR | 100 | 1.30 | 4.27 | $24.71 | $51,400 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,230 | 1.30 | 4.24 | $41.45 | $86,220 |
| Bend, OR | 60 | 1.10 | 3.59 | $33.54 | $69,760 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 1,450 | 1.08 | 3.53 | $35.07 | $72,940 |
| Boulder, CO | 160 | 1.08 | 3.53 | $31.83 | $66,200 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale, WA | 80 | 0.99 | 3.25 | $35.21 | $73,230 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | 110 | 0.99 | 3.24 | $25.70 | $53,460 |