U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsThis major group comprises the following occupations: Home Health Aides ; Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants* ; Psychiatric Aides ; Occupational Therapy Assistants ; Occupational Therapy Aides ; Physical Therapist Assistants ; Physical Therapist Aides ; Massage Therapists ; Dental Assistants ; Medical Assistants ; Medical Equipment Preparers ; Medical Transcriptionists ; Pharmacy Aides ; Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers ; Healthcare Support 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,962,930 | 0.3 % | $12.94 | $26,920 | 0.2 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this major group:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $8.40 | $9.78 | $11.90 | $15.08 | $18.75 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $17,480 | $20,350 | $24,760 | $31,360 | $39,000 |
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 | 686,160 | 41.41 | $11.90 | $24,750 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 635,150 | 12.31 | $13.87 | $28,860 |
| Home Health Care Services | 402,080 | 37.51 | $10.72 | $22,290 |
| Offices of Physicians | 387,110 | 16.75 | $14.56 | $30,280 |
| Community Care Facilities for the Elderly | 318,000 | 43.01 | $10.82 | $22,510 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Care Facilities for the Elderly | 318,000 | 43.01 | $10.82 | $22,510 |
| Residential Mental Retardation, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | 241,920 | 42.85 | $10.85 | $22,560 |
| Nursing Care Facilities | 686,160 | 41.41 | $11.90 | $24,750 |
| Home Health Care Services | 402,080 | 37.51 | $10.72 | $22,290 |
| Offices of Dentists | 279,530 | 33.94 | $16.35 | $34,000 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Schools and Instruction | 90 | 0.03 | $24.42 | $50,780 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 4,260 | 0.40 | $20.20 | $42,010 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | 220 | 0.06 | $20.13 | $41,870 |
| Scheduled Air Transportation | 40 | 0.01 | $19.74 | $41,050 |
| Junior Colleges | 390 | 0.05 | $19.30 | $40,140 |
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 | 369,930 | 26.42 | 0.85 | $14.51 | $30,180 |
| New York | 318,520 | 38.17 | 1.22 | $13.75 | $28,590 |
| Texas | 301,000 | 29.83 | 0.96 | $11.81 | $24,570 |
| Florida | 214,360 | 30.17 | 0.97 | $12.66 | $26,340 |
| Pennsylvania | 206,320 | 37.63 | 1.21 | $12.89 | $26,820 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 19,930 | 44.47 | 1.43 | $14.22 | $29,590 |
| Ohio | 202,760 | 41.20 | 1.32 | $12.02 | $25,000 |
| Maine | 23,300 | 40.36 | 1.29 | $12.53 | $26,050 |
| North Carolina | 147,240 | 39.03 | 1.25 | $11.59 | $24,100 |
| New York | 318,520 | 38.17 | 1.22 | $13.75 | $28,590 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 7,190 | 23.35 | 0.75 | $17.88 | $37,180 |
| Connecticut | 54,090 | 33.83 | 1.09 | $15.55 | $32,340 |
| Massachusetts | 94,430 | 30.27 | 0.97 | $15.31 | $31,830 |
| Hawaii | 14,310 | 25.03 | 0.80 | $15.05 | $31,300 |
| Washington | 75,410 | 28.00 | 0.90 | $15.03 | $31,270 |
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 | 196,820 | 39.50 | 1.27 | $13.54 | $28,160 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 103,630 | 27.14 | 0.87 | $13.72 | $28,550 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 94,950 | 26.80 | 0.86 | $13.39 | $27,850 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 68,090 | 37.73 | 1.21 | $13.65 | $28,400 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 62,100 | 24.86 | 0.80 | $12.79 | $26,610 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 49,270 | 29.36 | 0.94 | $14.32 | $29,790 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 46,960 | 23.46 | 0.75 | $13.08 | $27,200 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 45,720 | 27.16 | 0.87 | $13.41 | $27,900 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 44,870 | 37.30 | 1.20 | $15.20 | $31,610 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 43,790 | 26.41 | 0.85 | $15.83 | $32,920 |