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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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,160 | 1.9 % | $17.69 | $36,800 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $10.26 | $12.78 | $16.74 | $21.69 | $27.59 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $21,340 | $26,590 | $34,820 | $45,120 | $57,380 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 16,980 | 0.30 | $16.49 | $34,310 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 9,880 | 2.50 | $19.65 | $40,880 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 5,510 | 5.09 | $20.19 | $42,000 |
| Other Support Services | 3,260 | 1.18 | $14.95 | $31,100 |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | 2,630 | 5.62 | $16.54 | $34,410 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | 2,630 | 5.62 | $16.54 | $34,410 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 5,510 | 5.09 | $20.19 | $42,000 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 9,880 | 2.50 | $19.65 | $40,880 |
| Other Support Services | 3,260 | 1.18 | $14.95 | $31,100 |
| Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | 150 | 0.58 | $19.28 | $40,100 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distribution | 5,510 | 5.09 | $20.19 | $42,000 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 9,880 | 2.50 | $19.65 | $40,880 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 670 | 0.04 | $19.34 | $40,230 |
| Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | 150 | 0.58 | $19.28 | $40,100 |
| Utility System Construction | 300 | 0.08 | $17.19 | $35,740 |
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 | 4,750 | 0.34 | 1.07 | $22.85 | $47,540 |
| Texas | 3,470 | 0.34 | 1.09 | $14.30 | $29,730 |
| Georgia | 2,130 | 0.57 | 1.80 | $14.56 | $30,280 |
| Florida | 2,110 | 0.30 | 0.94 | $15.69 | $32,630 |
| New York | 1,740 | 0.21 | 0.66 | $21.01 | $43,700 |
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 | 560 | 0.81 | 2.57 | $15.89 | $33,060 |
| Louisiana | 1,340 | 0.73 | 2.32 | $14.47 | $30,090 |
| Idaho | 420 | 0.71 | 2.23 | $19.43 | $40,410 |
| Mississippi | 640 | 0.60 | 1.90 | $12.88 | $26,790 |
| Arkansas | 680 | 0.60 | 1.89 | $13.04 | $27,120 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 680 | 0.22 | 0.69 | $25.95 | $53,980 |
| Connecticut | 180 | 0.11 | 0.36 | $24.93 | $51,850 |
| New Jersey | 1,160 | 0.31 | 0.98 | $23.29 | $48,450 |
| California | 4,750 | 0.34 | 1.07 | $22.85 | $47,540 |
| Alaska | 130 | 0.43 | 1.37 | $22.79 | $47,390 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 1,240 | 0.56 | 1.78 | $14.83 | $30,850 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,130 | 0.23 | 0.72 | $21.29 | $44,280 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 960 | 0.25 | 0.80 | $22.21 | $46,200 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 810 | 0.48 | 1.52 | $16.92 | $35,190 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 710 | 0.20 | 0.64 | $18.99 | $39,500 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 670 | 0.34 | 1.07 | $14.58 | $30,330 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 620 | 0.25 | 0.79 | $15.70 | $32,650 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 580 | 0.47 | 1.49 | $20.39 | $42,410 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 580 | 0.51 | 1.61 | $20.32 | $42,260 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 460 | 0.28 | 0.89 | $27.63 | $57,480 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LA | 80 | 1.34 | 4.24 | $13.85 | $28,810 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | 240 | 1.08 | 3.42 | $14.45 | $30,070 |
| Monroe, LA | 80 | 1.06 | 3.35 | $12.40 | $25,800 |
| Longview, TX | 90 | 1.00 | 3.17 | $14.07 | $29,270 |
| Owensboro, KY | 40 | 0.92 | 2.91 | $16.15 | $33,590 |
| Jackson, TN | 50 | 0.91 | 2.88 | $23.84 | $49,580 |
| Merced, CA | 50 | 0.79 | 2.51 | $26.14 | $54,370 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 70 | 0.75 | 2.37 | $15.90 | $33,080 |
| Boise City-Nampa, ID | 190 | 0.74 | 2.35 | $19.95 | $41,500 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | 130 | 0.74 | 2.35 | $13.28 | $27,630 |