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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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109,240 | 1.3 % | $15.10 | $31,410 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $8.64 | $10.93 | $14.36 | $18.34 | $22.59 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $17,970 | $22,730 | $29,860 | $38,140 | $46,980 |
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) | 55,490 | 0.99 | $14.60 | $30,360 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 22,980 | 0.27 | $14.16 | $29,450 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 15,870 | 0.56 | $17.12 | $35,600 |
| Other Information Services | 6,160 | 4.48 | $14.04 | $29,200 |
| Junior Colleges | 3,680 | 0.48 | $16.79 | $34,920 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Information Services | 6,160 | 4.48 | $14.04 | $29,200 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 55,490 | 0.99 | $14.60 | $30,360 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 15,870 | 0.56 | $17.12 | $35,600 |
| Junior Colleges | 3,680 | 0.48 | $16.79 | $34,920 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 22,980 | 0.27 | $14.16 | $29,450 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 990 | 0.05 | $22.34 | $46,460 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 160 | 0.03 | $21.43 | $44,570 |
| Legal Services | 550 | 0.05 | $21.17 | $44,030 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 50 | 0.01 | $20.83 | $43,330 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 50 | (7) | $19.44 | $40,440 |
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 | 11,540 | 0.82 | 0.96 | $19.54 | $40,650 |
| New York | 7,630 | 0.91 | 1.06 | $14.55 | $30,260 |
| Illinois | 6,560 | 1.19 | 1.38 | $14.25 | $29,640 |
| Ohio | 5,460 | 1.11 | 1.29 | $14.95 | $31,090 |
| Texas | 4,630 | 0.46 | 0.53 | $12.73 | $26,480 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 1,090 | 1.89 | 2.20 | $14.49 | $30,150 |
| South Dakota | 660 | 1.69 | 1.97 | $11.47 | $23,860 |
| Wyoming | 440 | 1.64 | 1.91 | $14.03 | $29,170 |
| Iowa | 2,050 | 1.43 | 1.66 | $12.58 | $26,170 |
| Idaho | 820 | 1.38 | 1.61 | $12.02 | $25,010 |
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 | 670 | 1.05 | 1.23 | $19.70 | $40,980 |
| California | 11,540 | 0.82 | 0.96 | $19.54 | $40,650 |
| Nevada | 460 | 0.41 | 0.48 | $18.90 | $39,310 |
| Hawaii | 240 | 0.41 | 0.48 | $18.84 | $39,190 |
| Alaska | 180 | 0.59 | 0.69 | $18.33 | $38,120 |
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 | 4,730 | 0.95 | 1.10 | $15.81 | $32,880 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 3,960 | 1.12 | 1.30 | $15.08 | $31,370 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,240 | 0.59 | 0.68 | $19.96 | $41,510 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 1,860 | 0.81 | 0.95 | $20.75 | $43,170 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 1,760 | 0.98 | 1.13 | $14.90 | $30,990 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 1,740 | 1.45 | 1.69 | $13.47 | $28,020 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 1,450 | 0.88 | 1.02 | $18.89 | $39,290 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 1,420 | 1.15 | 1.34 | $17.77 | $36,960 |
| Columbus, OH | 1,320 | 1.50 | 1.74 | $15.38 | $32,000 |
| Edison-New Brunswick, NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,300 | 1.36 | 1.58 | $15.36 | $31,950 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MI | 130 | 2.65 | 3.09 | $12.52 | $26,040 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 130 | 2.62 | 3.05 | $10.32 | $21,470 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | 100 | 2.40 | 2.79 | $16.72 | $34,770 |
| Casper, WY | 80 | 2.14 | 2.50 | $14.12 | $29,380 |
| Janesville, WI | 130 | 2.10 | 2.44 | $14.39 | $29,930 |
| Greeley, CO | 160 | 2.06 | 2.40 | $13.35 | $27,780 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | 90 | 2.04 | 2.38 | $17.07 | $35,500 |
| Ames, IA | 80 | 2.03 | 2.36 | $19.52 | $40,590 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | 110 | 2.03 | 2.36 | $11.62 | $24,160 |
| Jefferson City, MO | 140 |