May 2005 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

NAICS 621500 - Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in NAICS 621500 - Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories.

These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

NAICS Industry 621500 - Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories is part of: NAICS 621000 - Ambulatory Health Care Services.

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NAICS 621500 - Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

All Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 194,460 100.00% $16.42 $20.90 $43,460 1.1 %
 
Management Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 9,010 4.63% $39.81 $45.55 $94,750 1.5 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 560 0.29% (5) $72.09 $149,950 4.0 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,940 1.00% $41.52 $48.36 $100,580 2.2 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 290 0.15% $40.91 $44.23 $91,990 5.5 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 360 0.19% $54.80 $58.05 $120,750 4.5 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 30 0.02% $45.40 $49.87 $103,730 9.7 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 810 0.42% $30.98 $34.15 $71,020 4.3 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 360 0.19% $49.66 $53.23 $110,710 3.6 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 580 0.30% $44.67 $47.97 $99,780 3.3 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 80 0.04% $39.42 $45.71 $95,090 7.7 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 70 0.04% $46.01 $41.73 $86,810 6.3 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 130 0.07% $42.16 $45.62 $94,880 3.8 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 90 0.05% $43.54 $45.43 $94,500 6.2 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 3,030 1.56% $35.07 $40.17 $83,560 1.7 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 190 0.10% $42.23 $47.76 $99,340 8.8 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 410 0.21% $34.91 $37.25 $77,470 2.9 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 4,260 2.19% $25.36 $27.45 $57,100 2.0 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 140 0.07% $22.05 $23.42 $48,710 1.8 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 180 0.09% $23.08 $24.39 $50,730 2.3 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 320 0.16% $27.80 $28.57 $59,430 3.4 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 270 0.14% $24.53 $26.32 $54,750 7.0 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 100 0.05% $24.32 $24.21 $50,350 5.1 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 280 0.14% $21.90 $23.16 $48,170 2.7 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 250 0.13% $24.32 $24.55 $51,060 2.1 %
13-1081 Logisticians 40 0.02% $33.64 $34.53 $71,820 4.2 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 350 0.18% $33.84 $40.31 $83,850 7.8 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 760 0.39% $22.59 $24.50 $50,950 4.0 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 1,200 0.62% $25.57 $28.07 $58,380 2.7 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 260 0.13% $27.67 $27.83 $57,880 1.6 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 40 0.02% $25.44 $26.09 $54,270 2.5 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 3,110 1.60% $25.54 $27.23 $56,630 2.2 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 210 0.11% $32.91 $34.49 $71,740 2.8 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 490 0.25% $35.45 $35.42 $73,680 3.0 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 990 0.51% $19.24 $19.76 $41,090 1.4 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 510 0.26% $27.34 $28.19 $58,630 2.2 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 160 0.08% $25.96 $28.18 $58,620 4.8 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 430 0.22% $29.68 $30.65 $63,760 2.8 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 140 0.07% $27.84 $29.00 $60,330 3.4 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 130 0.07% $19.04 $20.41 $42,450 6.7 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 220 0.11% $29.39 $31.26 $65,020 5.9 %
17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 80 0.04% $34.86 $35.92 $74,710 6.7 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 40 0.02% $35.26 $35.41 $73,640 2.7 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 4,500 2.31% $23.05 $27.02 $56,190 3.5 %
19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists 100 0.05% $30.48 $32.17 $66,920 8.1 %
19-1022 Microbiologists (8) (8) $24.67 $30.19 $62,800 20.5 %
19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 70 0.04% $32.50 $33.51 $69,700 3.9 %
19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 1,280 0.66% $30.57 $39.19 $81,510 6.9 %
19-1099 Life Scientists, All Other 160 0.08% $23.78 $27.77 $57,760 8.8 %
19-2031 Chemists 430 0.22% $23.16 $24.30 $50,540 4.3 %
19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other (8) (8) $31.93 $31.75 $66,040 5.1 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 630 0.32% $23.21 $24.66 $51,300 5.4 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 670 0.34% $13.15 $14.66 $30,490 3.5 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 170 0.09% $14.72 $16.30 $33,890 5.0 %
19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 90 0.05% $18.69 $20.11 $41,830 4.8 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 120 0.06% $22.19 $22.96 $47,750 7.3 %
21-1091 Health Educators 70 0.04% $21.50 $21.27 $44,240 12.3 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 310 0.16% $22.68 $23.60 $49,080 3.0 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 250 0.13% $22.50 $23.55 $48,970 3.6 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 75,740 38.95% $21.70 $25.72 $53,500 1.7 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 70 0.04% $23.78 $24.62 $51,210 2.1 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 70 0.04% $46.59 $45.41 $94,460 4.0 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 120 0.06% (5) $73.78 $153,460 9.1 %
29-1063 Internists, General (8) (8) (5) $88.50 $184,080 9.1 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 3,170 1.63% (5) $84.12 $174,960 3.0 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 190 0.10% $35.90 $34.86 $72,500 2.9 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,640 0.84% $25.73 $27.03 $56,220 2.3 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 130 0.07% $27.43 $29.25 $60,840 7.2 %
29-1124 Radiation Therapists 80 0.04% $20.90 $24.83 $51,640 10.5 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists (8) (8) $21.17 $21.31 $44,320 4.5 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 80 0.04% $35.09 $53.54 $111,370 16.9 %
29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other 1,510 0.78% (5) $75.73 $157,510 4.0 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 21,960 11.29% $23.34 $24.28 $50,500 1.4 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19,580 10.07% $14.38 $15.12 $31,450 1.1 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 700 0.36% $20.52 $20.69 $43,030 4.4 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 4,240 2.18% $26.66 $28.43 $59,130 3.7 %
29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 900 0.46% $30.38 $31.30 $65,110 3.0 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 17,020 8.75% $24.04 $24.35 $50,660 1.1 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 150 0.08% $16.73 $17.16 $35,690 3.5 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 1,550 0.80% $12.48 $13.46 $27,990 2.3 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 820 0.42% $21.34 $21.55 $44,820 6.7 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 50 0.03% $28.60 $29.32 $60,990 3.4 %
29-9012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 30 0.02% $24.29 $23.96 $49,840 9.0 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 700 0.36% $13.55 $17.26 $35,910 12.6 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 29,870 15.36% $12.56 $13.02 $27,080 0.9 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 220 0.11% $11.69 $11.50 $23,920 3.6 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 90 0.05% $18.84 $17.99 $37,410 4.4 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 40 0.02% $11.34 $10.91 $22,690 3.7 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 2,760 1.42% $11.52 $11.80 $24,540 1.9 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 1,140 0.59% $11.85 $12.38 $25,760 2.7 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 2,050 1.05% $15.43 $15.64 $32,520 1.1 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 23,540 12.11% $12.55 $12.97 $26,980 1.0 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 300 0.15% $10.69 $11.69 $24,310 4.4 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 30 0.02% $13.84 $15.99 $33,260 5.1 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 250 0.13% $10.42 $11.23 $23,360 5.6 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations (8) (8) $8.33 $8.75 $18,200 4.3 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 4,110 2.11% $25.11 $27.05 $56,260 1.5 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 450 0.23% $35.58 $36.25 $75,400 3.3 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 3,010 1.55% $24.68 $26.10 $54,300 1.5 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 410 0.21% $23.85 $26.30 $54,700 4.5 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 170 0.09% $20.59 $21.34 $44,390 4.9 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 59,050 30.37% $12.80 $13.63 $28,350 0.6 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 4,030 2.07% $20.78 $21.75 $45,250 1.3 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 380 0.20% $11.00 $11.43 $23,770 2.2 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 1,660 0.85% $14.03 $14.85 $30,880 3.2 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 6,320 3.25% $13.69 $13.98 $29,070 1.1 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,700 1.39% $14.75 $15.09 $31,390 1.5 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 170 0.09% $16.36 $17.01 $35,380 3.4 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 50 0.03% $14.91 $14.74 $30,660 3.1 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 7,770 4.00% $13.29 $13.84 $28,780 1.0 %
43-4071 File Clerks 1,170 0.60% $9.93 $10.34 $21,500 2.4 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 1,010 0.52% $12.17 $12.31 $25,610 1.7 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 60 0.03% $12.83 $13.46 $28,000 3.0 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 230 0.12% $16.05 $16.12 $33,530 2.1 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 4,590 2.36% $11.94 $12.09 $25,150 1.3 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 110 0.06% $14.54 $15.22 $31,670 2.8 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 8,480 4.36% $10.51 $10.88 $22,620 1.0 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers (8) (8) $13.04 $13.77 $28,650 7.7 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 360 0.19% $14.13 $14.91 $31,020 2.6 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 400 0.21% $14.85 $15.67 $32,590 2.4 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 1,010 0.52% $11.58 $12.12 $25,200 3.4 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 390 0.20% $11.38 $11.96 $24,870 2.1 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 40 0.02% $13.57 $13.88 $28,860 7.5 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,850 0.95% $17.40 $18.18 $37,810 1.9 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 5,310 2.73% $12.95 $13.32 $27,710 1.8 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 2,120 1.09% $12.98 $13.40 $27,870 2.5 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 240 0.12% $14.97 $15.62 $32,500 1.8 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 3,190 1.64% $11.87 $12.31 $25,610 1.5 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 40 0.02% $11.27 $11.40 $23,710 2.2 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 4,510 2.32% $11.15 $11.71 $24,360 1.8 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 30 0.02% $8.58 $9.99 $20,770 10.0 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 680 0.35% $12.04 $13.07 $27,180 5.2 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 640 0.33% $16.23 $17.35 $36,090 3.1 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (8) (8) $14.67 $15.53 $32,310 2.4 %
49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers 230 0.12% $17.47 $18.33 $38,130 8.0 %
 
Production Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 380 0.20% $16.56 $18.53 $38,530 4.6 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 80 0.04% $29.42 $27.74 $57,710 11.9 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (8) (8) $17.26 $17.60 $36,610 7.8 %
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians (8) (8) $13.83 $14.73 $30,630 10.4 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 2,470 1.27% $11.15 $12.49 $25,990 5.4 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 50 0.03% $20.07 $20.79 $43,240 4.1 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 170 0.09% $18.94 $18.54 $38,560 2.5 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 1,610 0.83% $11.47 $11.99 $24,950 2.3 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 160 0.08% $8.07 $8.68 $18,060 8.0 %

About May 2005 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.

(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.

(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.

(5) This wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.

(8) Estimates not released.

(9) Wage data for this occupation were removed because of reporting errors.



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Last Modified Date: September 30, 2008