U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsThis major group comprises the following occupations: Chiropractors ; Dentists, General ; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ; Orthodontists ; Prosthodontists ; Dentists, All Other Specialists ; Dietitians and Nutritionists ; Optometrists ; Pharmacists ; Anesthesiologists ; Family and General Practitioners ; Internists, General ; Obstetricians and Gynecologists ; Pediatricians, General ; Psychiatrists ; Surgeons ; Physicians and Surgeons, All Other ; Physician Assistants ; Podiatrists ; Registered Nurses* ; Occupational Therapists ; Physical Therapists ; Radiation Therapists ; Recreational Therapists ; Respiratory Therapists ; Speech-Language Pathologists ; Therapists, All Other* ; Veterinarians ; Audiologists ; Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other ; Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists ; Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians ; Dental Hygienists ; Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians ; Diagnostic Medical Sonographers ; Nuclear Medicine Technologists ; Radiologic Technologists and Technicians* ; Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics ; Dietetic Technicians ; Pharmacy Technicians ; Psychiatric Technicians ; Respiratory Therapy Technicians ; Surgical Technologists ; Veterinary Technologists and Technicians ; Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses ; Medical Records and Health Information Technicians ; Opticians, Dispensing ; Orthotists and Prosthetists ; Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other* ; Occupational Health and Safety Specialists ; Occupational Health and Safety Technicians ; Athletic Trainers ; Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other*
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this major group:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,346,580 | 0.3 % | $34.27 | $71,280 | 0.2 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this major group:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $14.34 | $19.97 | $28.12 | $39.17 | $58.70 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $29,830 | $41,530 | $58,490 | $81,470 | $122,100 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 2,782,610 | 53.93 | $31.64 | $65,810 |
| Offices of Physicians | 952,830 | 41.23 | $54.53 | $113,420 |
| Nursing Care Facilities | 414,080 | 24.99 | $24.33 | $50,600 |
| Health and Personal Care Stores | 332,430 | 33.73 | $28.55 | $59,380 |
| Offices of Dentists | 272,490 | 33.08 | $48.97 | $101,860 |
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 Ambulatory Health Care Services | 140,400 | 55.76 | $17.57 | $36,540 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 2,782,610 | 53.93 | $31.64 | $65,810 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 106,520 | 49.67 | $33.40 | $69,470 |
| Offices of Physicians | 952,830 | 41.23 | $54.53 | $113,420 |
| Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | 91,870 | 40.21 | $29.21 | $60,750 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of Physicians | 952,830 | 41.23 | $54.53 | $113,420 |
| Building Material and Supplies Dealers | (8) | (8) | $49.33 | $102,610 |
| Offices of Dentists | 272,490 | 33.08 | $48.97 | $101,860 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 183,670 | 9.02 | $42.99 | $89,410 |
| Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers | (8) | (8) | $41.27 | $85,830 |
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 | 681,250 | 48.66 | 0.84 | $41.24 | $85,780 |
| Texas | 538,890 | 53.41 | 0.92 | $32.41 | $67,420 |
| New York | 473,700 | 56.77 | 0.98 | $38.00 | $79,050 |
| Florida | 433,280 | 60.99 | 1.06 | $32.79 | $68,200 |
| Pennsylvania | 350,090 | 63.85 | 1.11 | $32.39 | $67,380 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 50,400 | 73.23 | 1.27 | $28.25 | $58,770 |
| Massachusetts | 222,830 | 71.44 | 1.24 | $38.66 | $80,400 |
| Tennessee | 175,480 | 68.29 | 1.18 | $29.55 | $61,470 |
| Rhode Island | 30,510 | 68.07 | 1.18 | $35.93 | $74,730 |
| Missouri | 173,950 | 67.20 | 1.16 | $29.73 | $61,850 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 15,070 | 48.92 | 0.85 | $41.30 | $85,900 |
| California | 681,250 | 48.66 | 0.84 | $41.24 | $85,780 |
| Hawaii | 24,920 | 43.60 | 0.75 | $39.77 | $82,720 |
| Nevada | 45,210 | 40.61 | 0.70 | $39.67 | $82,510 |
| New Jersey | 198,940 | 52.76 | 0.91 | $39.58 | $82,330 |
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 | 258,520 | 51.88 | 0.90 | $41.50 | $86,330 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 201,320 | 56.83 | 0.98 | $35.33 | $73,480 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 181,110 | 47.44 | 0.82 | $38.96 | $81,040 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 127,320 | 50.97 | 0.88 | $34.78 | $72,330 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 122,000 | 73.58 | 1.27 | $40.60 | $84,450 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 116,440 | 64.52 | 1.12 | $34.43 | $71,620 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 101,890 | 46.30 | 0.80 | $33.94 | $70,590 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 98,890 | 49.40 | 0.86 | $35.17 | $73,160 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 91,210 | 39.84 | 0.69 | $39.10 | $81,330 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 89,740 | 53.48 | 0.93 | $38.07 | $79,180 |