U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsSolicit donations or orders for goods or services over the telephone.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 288,760 | 1.8 % | $12.24 | $25,470 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $7.92 | $8.84 | $10.73 | $14.10 | $18.51 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $16,480 | $18,380 | $22,310 | $29,330 | $38,500 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Support Services | 148,670 | 17.97 | $11.03 | $22,940 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 8,930 | 0.90 | $13.45 | $27,970 |
| Employment Services | 8,700 | 0.33 | $12.14 | $25,240 |
| Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers | 8,630 | 1.71 | $13.05 | $27,150 |
| Depository Credit Intermediation | 7,780 | 0.45 | $14.83 | $30,840 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Support Services | 148,670 | 17.97 | $11.03 | $22,940 |
| Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses | 6,740 | 2.76 | $13.60 | $28,280 |
| Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services | 5,100 | 2.74 | $11.38 | $23,670 |
| Grantmaking and Giving Services | 2,140 | 1.73 | $10.98 | $22,840 |
| Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers | 8,630 | 1.71 | $13.05 | $27,150 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers | 130 | 0.12 | $24.50 | $50,970 |
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 70 | 0.04 | $21.55 | $44,820 |
| Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores | 330 | 0.11 | $19.82 | $41,230 |
| Other Information Services | (8) | (8) | $19.73 | $41,040 |
| Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores | 70 | 0.01 | $19.42 | $40,400 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 26,420 | 3.72 | 1.64 | $11.29 | $23,490 |
| California | 23,750 | 1.70 | 0.75 | $14.21 | $29,560 |
| Texas | 22,090 | 2.19 | 0.96 | $12.40 | $25,800 |
| Ohio | 20,700 | 4.21 | 1.85 | $11.13 | $23,150 |
| New York | 14,020 | 1.68 | 0.74 | $13.19 | $27,430 |
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 | 4,830 | 7.02 | 3.09 | $10.92 | $22,710 |
| Utah | 7,220 | 6.29 | 2.77 | $11.81 | $24,570 |
| Nebraska | 4,350 | 4.82 | 2.12 | $11.02 | $22,930 |
| Arizona | 10,680 | 4.51 | 1.99 | $12.67 | $26,360 |
| Ohio | 20,700 | 4.21 | 1.85 | $11.13 | $23,150 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 100 | 0.34 | 0.15 | $16.68 | $34,690 |
| Massachusetts | 4,880 | 1.57 | 0.69 | $16.08 | $33,440 |
| New Hampshire | 1,010 | 1.68 | 0.74 | $16.01 | $33,310 |
| Connecticut | 3,080 | 1.93 | 0.85 | $15.35 | $31,930 |
| Georgia | 5,830 | 1.56 | 0.69 | $14.91 | $31,000 |
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 | 8,310 | 2.18 | 0.96 | $13.34 | $27,740 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 7,850 | 4.66 | 2.05 | $13.15 | $27,340 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 7,840 | 1.57 | 0.69 | $14.73 | $30,640 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 6,220 | 3.11 | 1.37 | $13.27 | $27,600 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 5,610 | 4.46 | 1.96 | $12.69 | $26,390 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | 5,360 | 4.53 | 1.99 | $13.02 | $27,080 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 5,270 | 1.49 | 0.66 | $13.71 | $28,510 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 4,960 | 4.54 | 2.00 | $11.68 | $24,290 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee, FL | 4,840 | 5.05 | 2.22 | $11.80 | $24,550 |
| Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metropolitan Division | 4,280 | 6.23 | 2.74 | $10.69 | $22,240 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | 890 | 18.85 | 8.30 | $10.28 | $21,370 |
| Pueblo, CO | 850 | 15.53 | 6.84 | $9.85 | $20,480 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 1,520 | 11.16 | 4.91 | $10.02 | $20,850 |
| Springfield, MO | 2,020 | 11.13 | 4.90 | $9.84 | $20,460 |
| Green Bay, WI | 1,780 | 10.95 | 4.82 | $11.90 | $24,750 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | 1,190 | 9.61 | 4.23 | $8.96 | $18,630 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | 1,500 | 9.56 | 4.21 | $8.89 | $18,500 |
| Medford, OR | 690 | 9.37 | 4.13 | $11.11 | $23,120 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 480 | 9.36 | 4.12 | $10.31 | $21,440 |
| Provo-Orem, UT | 1,450 | 8.62 | 3.80 | $11.19 | $23,270 |