U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsCare for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 730,290 | 0.6 % | $19.88 | $41,360 | 0.2 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $14.27 | $16.47 | $19.42 | $22.79 | $26.93 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $29,680 | $34,260 | $40,380 | $47,400 | $56,010 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Care Facilities | 217,020 | 13.10 | $20.48 | $42,590 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 145,130 | 2.81 | $19.35 | $40,250 |
| Offices of Physicians | 90,090 | 3.90 | $18.02 | $37,480 |
| Home Health Care Services | 69,470 | 6.48 | $20.46 | $42,550 |
| Community Care Facilities for the Elderly | 41,040 | 5.55 | $20.32 | $42,270 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Care Facilities | 217,020 | 13.10 | $20.48 | $42,590 |
| Home Health Care Services | 69,470 | 6.48 | $20.46 | $42,550 |
| Community Care Facilities for the Elderly | 41,040 | 5.55 | $20.32 | $42,270 |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | 9,550 | 3.95 | $19.21 | $39,960 |
| Offices of Physicians | 90,090 | 3.90 | $18.02 | $37,480 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 60 | (7) | $24.17 | $50,270 |
| Rooming and Boarding Houses | 50 | 0.41 | $22.80 | $47,430 |
| Employment Services | 37,860 | 1.42 | $22.21 | $46,190 |
| Activities Related to Real Estate | 100 | 0.02 | $21.66 | $45,060 |
| Office Administrative Services | 1,590 | 0.40 | $21.42 | $44,540 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 70,630 | 7.00 | 1.22 | $20.06 | $41,720 |
| California | 62,850 | 4.49 | 0.78 | $24.27 | $50,490 |
| New York | 45,100 | 5.41 | 0.94 | $20.54 | $42,730 |
| Florida | 42,520 | 5.99 | 1.04 | $19.34 | $40,230 |
| Ohio | 40,980 | 8.33 | 1.45 | $19.37 | $40,300 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 22,060 | 12.04 | 2.10 | $18.19 | $37,830 |
| Arkansas | 12,010 | 10.58 | 1.84 | $16.48 | $34,280 |
| Mississippi | 10,570 | 9.87 | 1.72 | $16.79 | $34,930 |
| Oklahoma | 14,450 | 9.74 | 1.70 | $16.30 | $33,900 |
| Tennessee | 24,770 | 9.64 | 1.68 | $17.33 | $36,040 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 8,650 | 5.41 | 0.94 | $25.62 | $53,280 |
| New Jersey | 15,020 | 3.98 | 0.69 | $24.50 | $50,950 |
| Rhode Island | 1,420 | 3.17 | 0.55 | $24.47 | $50,900 |
| California | 62,850 | 4.49 | 0.78 | $24.27 | $50,490 |
| Nevada | 2,000 | 1.80 | 0.31 | $24.11 | $50,150 |
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 | 19,410 | 5.09 | 0.89 | $23.23 | $48,320 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 17,670 | 3.55 | 0.62 | $23.80 | $49,510 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 12,420 | 4.97 | 0.87 | $20.84 | $43,360 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 11,240 | 3.17 | 0.55 | $21.34 | $44,390 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 10,970 | 5.48 | 0.95 | $23.17 | $48,190 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 10,590 | 5.87 | 1.02 | $23.42 | $48,720 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 10,100 | 4.59 | 0.80 | $18.15 | $37,750 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 8,750 | 5.21 | 0.91 | $19.81 | $41,210 |
| Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH | 8,370 | 8.64 | 1.50 | $20.67 | $42,990 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 7,460 | 4.50 | 0.78 | $23.79 | $49,490 |