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Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150,090 | 0.7 % | $18.22 | $37,900 | 0.2 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $11.93 | $14.50 | $17.69 | $21.50 | $25.55 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $24,810 | $30,160 | $36,800 | $44,710 | $53,140 |
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) | 13,370 | 0.66 | $20.01 | $41,630 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 10,920 | 0.57 | $18.15 | $37,760 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 8,130 | 0.15 | $18.86 | $39,240 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 7,400 | 0.14 | $17.34 | $36,070 |
| Employment Services | 6,730 | 0.25 | $16.36 | $34,030 |
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) | 13,370 | 0.66 | $20.01 | $41,630 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 10,920 | 0.57 | $18.15 | $37,760 |
| Tobacco Manufacturing | 60 | 0.38 | $19.32 | $40,180 |
| Department Stores | 5,390 | 0.36 | $14.01 | $29,140 |
| Office Administrative Services | 1,360 | 0.35 | $17.74 | $36,890 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Publishers | 430 | 0.17 | $24.61 | $51,190 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 70 | 0.06 | $24.12 | $50,160 |
| Residential Building Construction | 90 | 0.02 | $23.72 | $49,340 |
| Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | 40 | 0.20 | $23.60 | $49,100 |
| Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 70 | 0.06 | $23.47 | $48,830 |
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 | 17,950 | 1.28 | 1.09 | $20.81 | $43,290 |
| Texas | 10,800 | 1.07 | 0.91 | $17.27 | $35,930 |
| Florida | 9,790 | 1.38 | 1.17 | $16.30 | $33,900 |
| New York | 8,930 | 1.07 | 0.91 | $18.75 | $39,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 8,480 | 1.55 | 1.31 | $18.50 | $38,490 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1,370 | 2.14 | 1.82 | $23.79 | $49,470 |
| Hawaii | 1,090 | 1.90 | 1.61 | $17.98 | $37,390 |
| Rhode Island | 760 | 1.70 | 1.44 | $17.26 | $35,900 |
| Arkansas | 1,760 | 1.55 | 1.32 | $15.26 | $31,730 |
| Pennsylvania | 8,480 | 1.55 | 1.31 | $18.50 | $38,490 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1,370 | 2.14 | 1.82 | $23.79 | $49,470 |
| Massachusetts | 3,170 | 1.02 | 0.86 | $21.47 | $44,660 |
| Connecticut | 1,630 | 1.02 | 0.87 | $21.43 | $44,570 |
| California | 17,950 | 1.28 | 1.09 | $20.81 | $43,290 |
| Maryland | 3,150 | 1.28 | 1.09 | $20.00 | $41,610 |
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 | 4,990 | 1.00 | 0.85 | $19.37 | $40,280 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 4,850 | 1.27 | 1.08 | $20.46 | $42,550 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 3,680 | 1.61 | 1.36 | $22.28 | $46,340 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 3,070 | 0.87 | 0.74 | $19.54 | $40,650 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 2,750 | 1.52 | 1.29 | $19.09 | $39,710 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 2,560 | 1.53 | 1.29 | $18.52 | $38,520 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 2,500 | 1.00 | 0.85 | $18.45 | $38,380 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 2,390 | 1.08 | 0.92 | $18.61 | $38,720 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 2,330 | 1.16 | 0.99 | $18.36 | $38,180 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 1,960 | 1.17 | 0.99 | $18.68 | $38,850 |