U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsAll health diagnosing and treating practitioners not listed separately.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30,590 | 1.9 % | $41.22 | $85,740 | 3.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $19.24 | $26.39 | $34.96 | $51.62 | $67.65 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $40,020 | $54,890 | $72,710 | $107,370 | $140,720 |
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) | 12,180 | 0.60 | $44.51 | $92,580 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 6,240 | 0.12 | $34.50 | $71,750 |
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 4,270 | 0.59 | $29.71 | $61,790 |
| Offices of Physicians | 2,730 | 0.11 | $57.72 | $120,050 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 690 | 0.03 | $34.73 | $72,240 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 12,180 | 0.60 | $44.51 | $92,580 |
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 4,270 | 0.59 | $29.71 | $61,790 |
| Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | 320 | 0.14 | $83.71 | $174,110 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 6,240 | 0.12 | $34.50 | $71,750 |
| Offices of Physicians | 2,730 | 0.11 | $57.72 | $120,050 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | 320 | 0.14 | $83.71 | $174,110 |
| Offices of Physicians | 2,730 | 0.11 | $57.72 | $120,050 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 190 | 0.03 | $57.19 | $118,950 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 560 | 0.01 | $47.24 | $98,250 |
| Personal Care Services | (8) | (8) | $45.22 | $94,070 |
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 | 4,170 | 1.66 | 7.08 | $55.69 | $115,840 |
| Florida | 3,620 | 0.50 | 2.12 | $34.29 | $71,320 |
| California | 3,250 | 0.23 | 0.97 | $35.69 | $74,240 |
| Georgia | 2,010 | 0.53 | 2.24 | $48.09 | $100,030 |
| New York | 1,630 | 0.19 | 0.81 | $39.93 | $83,060 |
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 | 4,170 | 1.66 | 7.08 | $55.69 | $115,840 |
| District of Columbia | 590 | 0.90 | 3.82 | $48.93 | $101,780 |
| Rhode Island | 350 | 0.77 | 3.29 | $27.72 | $57,670 |
| Georgia | 2,010 | 0.53 | 2.24 | $48.09 | $100,030 |
| Alabama | 950 | 0.52 | 2.23 | $25.43 | $52,900 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 260 | 0.16 | 0.68 | $66.87 | $139,090 |
| Maryland | 4,170 | 1.66 | 7.08 | $55.69 | $115,840 |
| District of Columbia | 590 | 0.90 | 3.82 | $48.93 | $101,780 |
| Georgia | 2,010 | 0.53 | 2.24 | $48.09 | $100,030 |
| Maine | 70 | 0.12 | 0.52 | $44.41 | $92,380 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda-Rockville-Frederick, MD Metropolitan Division | 3,620 | 6.46 | 27.51 | $57.32 | $119,230 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 1,830 | 0.81 | 3.45 | $47.18 | $98,140 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,160 | 0.22 | 0.96 | $44.96 | $93,520 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 910 | 0.39 | 1.65 | $50.45 | $104,930 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 840 | 0.22 | 0.92 | $30.00 | $62,410 |
| Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL Metropolitan Division | 790 | 0.22 | 0.93 | $40.74 | $84,730 |
| Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metropolitan Division | 680 | 0.68 | 2.90 | $37.79 | $78,610 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 600 | 0.54 | 2.28 | $32.29 | $67,170 |
| Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metropolitan Division | 570 | 0.79 | 3.37 | $41.85 | $87,040 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, AZ | 520 | 0.30 | 1.27 | (8) | (8) |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda-Rockville-Frederick, MD Metropolitan Division | 3,620 | 6.46 | 27.51 | $57.32 | $119,230 |
| Gainesville, FL | 200 | 1.66 | 7.08 | $37.22 | $77,420 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL | 40 | 0.95 | 4.06 | $27.23 | $56,640 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 1,830 | 0.81 | 3.45 | $47.18 | $98,140 |
| Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metropolitan Division | 570 | 0.79 | 3.37 | $41.85 | $87,040 |
| Greenville, NC | 60 | 0.77 | 3.29 | $30.42 | $63,270 |
| Springfield, IL | 70 | 0.68 | 2.89 | $55.71 | $115,870 |
| Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metropolitan Division | 680 | 0.68 | 2.90 | $37.79 | $78,610 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 130 | 0.65 | 2.79 | (8) | (8) |
| Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA | 350 | 0.64 | 2.73 | $27.64 | $57,480 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA | 120 | 0.26 | 1.11 | $85.07 | $176,940 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 70 | 0.12 | 0.51 | $64.03 | $133,190 |
| Bethesda-Rockville-Frederick, MD Metropolitan Division | 3,620 | 6.46 | 27.51 | $57.32 | $119,230 |
| Springfield, IL | 70 | 0.68 | 2.89 | $55.71 | $115,870 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 910 | 0.39 | 1.65 | $50.45 | $104,930 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 70 | 0.07 | 0.29 | $47.61 | $99,030 |
| Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division | 330 | 0.34 | 1.46 | $47.30 | $98,380 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 1,830 | 0.81 | 3.45 | $47.18 | $98,140 |
| Trenton-Ewing, NJ | 60 | 0.30 | 1.26 | $46.91 | $97,580 |
| Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA | 130 | 0.16 | 0.68 | $45.35 | $94,320 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | 50 | 0.26 | 1.09 | $51.38 | $106,870 |
| Northeast Florida nonmetropolitan area | 40 | 0.31 | 1.31 | $26.03 | $54,130 |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | 40 | 0.41 | 1.74 | $35.00 | $72,790 |
| North Arizona nonmetropolitan area | 40 | 0.65 | 2.78 | $29.15 | $60,630 |
| Southwestern Montana nonmetropolitan area | 40 | 0.34 | 1.43 | $18.25 | $37,970 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Arizona nonmetropolitan area | 40 | 0.65 | 2.78 | $29.15 | $60,630 |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | 40 | 0.41 | 1.74 | $35.00 | $72,790 |
| Southwestern Montana nonmetropolitan area | 40 | 0.34 | 1.43 | $18.25 | $37,970 |
| Northeast Florida nonmetropolitan area | 40 | 0.31 | 1.31 | $26.03 | $54,130 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | 50 | 0.26 | 1.09 | $51.38 | $106,870 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | (8) | (8) | (8) | $109.94 | $228,660 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | 50 | 0.26 | 1.09 | $51.38 | $106,870 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | (8) | (8) | (8) | $40.85 | $84,960 |
| Southwestern Washington nonmetropolitan area | (8) | (8) | (8) | $35.74 | $74,330 |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | 40 | 0.41 | 1.74 | $35.00 | $72,790 |
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.
(8) Estimate not released.
(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
