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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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39,530 | 2.0 % | $18.52 | $38,510 | 0.7 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $10.42 | $13.06 | $17.28 | $23.09 | $28.91 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $21,660 | $27,160 | $35,940 | $48,020 | $60,120 |
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) | 16,080 | 0.29 | $17.19 | $35,760 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 8,860 | 2.22 | $21.50 | $44,710 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 5,590 | 5.24 | $21.12 | $43,930 |
| Other Support Services | 4,250 | 1.49 | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | 2,410 | 5.05 | $16.74 | $34,810 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distribution | 5,590 | 5.24 | $21.12 | $43,930 |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | 2,410 | 5.05 | $16.74 | $34,810 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 8,860 | 2.22 | $21.50 | $44,710 |
| Other Support Services | 4,250 | 1.49 | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | 150 | 0.53 | $19.11 | $39,740 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 330 | 0.02 | $22.80 | $47,430 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 8,860 | 2.22 | $21.50 | $44,710 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 5,590 | 5.24 | $21.12 | $43,930 |
| Utility System Construction | 510 | 0.12 | $19.96 | $41,510 |
| Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | 150 | 0.53 | $19.11 | $39,740 |
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 | 4,700 | 0.33 | 1.08 | $23.74 | $49,380 |
| Texas | 3,760 | 0.36 | 1.17 | $14.06 | $29,240 |
| Georgia | 2,230 | 0.58 | 1.92 | $15.55 | $32,340 |
| Ohio | 1,770 | 0.35 | 1.15 | $17.97 | $37,380 |
| New York | 1,750 | 0.21 | 0.68 | $22.35 | $46,490 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 590 | 0.83 | 2.72 | $13.35 | $27,760 |
| Mississippi | 770 | 0.72 | 2.36 | $12.83 | $26,680 |
| Oklahoma | 910 | 0.60 | 1.97 | $15.43 | $32,080 |
| Georgia | 2,230 | 0.58 | 1.92 | $15.55 | $32,340 |
| New Mexico | 390 | 0.50 | 1.65 | $15.62 | $32,500 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 720 | 0.22 | 0.74 | $28.30 | $58,860 |
| Connecticut | 110 | 0.07 | 0.23 | $25.18 | $52,380 |
| New Jersey | 1,170 | 0.31 | 1.01 | $23.74 | $49,380 |
| California | 4,700 | 0.33 | 1.08 | $23.74 | $49,380 |
| Alaska | 110 | 0.34 | 1.11 | $23.65 | $49,200 |
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 | 1,390 | 0.61 | 2.03 | $15.91 | $33,080 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,100 | 0.21 | 0.70 | $23.97 | $49,860 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,050 | 0.27 | 0.89 | $22.37 | $46,540 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, AZ | 830 | 0.48 | 1.58 | $17.54 | $36,480 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 740 | 0.35 | 1.17 | $14.01 | $29,140 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 670 | 0.53 | 1.74 | $23.18 | $48,220 |
| Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL Metropolitan Division | 640 | 0.17 | 0.58 | $22.80 | $47,420 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 540 | 0.47 | 1.53 | $22.86 | $47,550 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 530 | 0.20 | 0.67 | $14.50 | $30,160 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 430 | 0.25 | 0.83 | $31.15 | $64,790 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | 230 | 2.28 | 7.50 | $21.66 | $45,050 |
| Morristown, TN | 90 | 1.89 | 6.25 | $13.40 | $27,880 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | 400 | 1.19 | 3.91 | $13.54 | $28,170 |
| Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV | 50 | 1.07 | 3.54 | $13.49 | $28,060 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | 90 | 0.91 | 2.99 | $12.27 | $25,520 |
| Florence, SC | 70 | 0.83 | 2.74 | $12.04 | $25,030 |
| Tulsa, OK | 340 | 0.81 | 2.68 | $14.16 | $29,450 |
| Prescott, AZ | 40 | 0.81 | 2.68 | $19.04 | $39,600 |
| Owensboro, KY | 40 | 0.77 | 2.54 | $20.05 | $41,690 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | 180 | 0.77 | 2.55 | $11.66 | $24,250 |