May 2006 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

NAICS 621000 - Ambulatory Health Care Services

These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in NAICS 621000 - Ambulatory Health Care Services.

Additional information, including the hourly and annual 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, percent of establishments reporting the occupation, and the employment percent relative standard error, is available in the downloadable Excel files(XLS).

NAICS Industry 621000 - Ambulatory Health Care Services is part of: Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance.

NAICS 621000 - Ambulatory Health Care Services consists of:

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NAICS 621000 - Ambulatory Health Care Services

All Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 5,234,460 100.00% $15.80 $23.45 $48,780 0.4 %
 
Management Occupations top
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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 131,800 2.52% $34.31 $40.32 $83,860 0.5 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 7,170 0.14% $66.46 $68.42 $142,320 1.1 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 37,660 0.72% $35.87 $42.21 $87,790 0.7 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 100 (7) $24.57 $29.97 $62,340 6.3 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 1,020 0.02% $36.22 $40.35 $83,930 2.9 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 570 0.01% $46.98 $54.25 $112,840 3.9 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 510 0.01% $31.72 $35.88 $74,630 2.4 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 10,700 0.20% $27.88 $30.65 $63,750 1.5 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 1,510 0.03% $45.22 $48.03 $99,910 1.8 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 6,220 0.12% $38.70 $42.17 $87,710 1.0 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 1,310 0.03% $29.20 $32.32 $67,230 1.6 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 320 0.01% $38.39 $41.43 $86,170 2.6 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 1,030 0.02% $38.48 $40.59 $84,420 1.8 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 50 (7) $43.98 $49.26 $102,460 8.2 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 290 0.01% $33.39 $36.67 $76,280 3.0 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 120 (7) $34.30 $38.33 $79,720 3.1 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 80 (7) $37.20 $36.68 $76,290 3.5 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 60 (7) $21.53 $23.57 $49,030 6.7 %
11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 90 (7) $43.05 $48.48 $100,840 6.6 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 40 (7) $30.61 $31.13 $64,750 6.7 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 40 (7) $19.14 $19.03 $39,590 4.6 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 56,290 1.08% $32.86 $38.00 $79,030 0.8 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 290 0.01% $43.68 $47.47 $98,730 5.7 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (8) (8) $26.78 $28.63 $59,560 7.9 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 3,590 0.07% $24.81 $26.54 $55,210 1.8 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 2,620 0.05% $35.71 $37.88 $78,780 1.4 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
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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 48,640 0.93% $23.80 $25.94 $53,950 0.8 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 140 (7) $21.41 $24.08 $50,090 6.7 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 1,270 0.02% $20.76 $22.46 $46,720 1.2 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 430 0.01% $19.38 $21.24 $44,180 3.9 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 1,510 0.03% $24.11 $25.32 $52,670 1.5 %
13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 60 (7) $16.36 $17.97 $37,380 9.6 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 2,150 0.04% $19.81 $21.15 $43,980 1.4 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 2,070 0.04% $21.04 $22.15 $46,060 1.1 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 4,870 0.09% $21.86 $23.30 $48,460 1.2 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 2,900 0.06% $22.82 $24.18 $50,290 1.4 %
13-1081 Logisticians 100 (7) $26.57 $27.38 $56,960 2.6 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 2,110 0.04% $29.65 $35.13 $73,070 3.3 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 110 (7) $16.74 $17.42 $36,230 5.1 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 11,950 0.23% $24.19 $26.84 $55,840 1.6 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 16,250 0.31% $24.55 $26.66 $55,460 1.4 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 150 (7) $27.40 $30.56 $63,570 5.3 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 750 0.01% $28.00 $29.38 $61,100 2.0 %
13-2061 Financial Examiners 30 (7) $27.75 $27.68 $57,570 7.1 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors 190 (7) $14.97 $15.90 $33,070 4.2 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 1,490 0.03% $26.39 $27.22 $56,620 3.3 %
 
Computer and Mathematical 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)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 18,690 0.36% $24.74 $26.56 $55,250 1.9 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 1,200 0.02% $29.26 $30.44 $63,310 2.8 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 1,830 0.03% $35.73 $35.56 $73,960 1.5 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 410 0.01% $36.46 $37.20 $77,370 3.0 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 6,190 0.12% $18.65 $19.42 $40,400 1.3 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 2,190 0.04% $28.45 $29.64 $61,640 1.3 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 750 0.01% $26.85 $28.01 $58,250 1.9 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 3,070 0.06% $27.30 $28.27 $58,800 1.6 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 1,230 0.02% $27.40 $29.88 $62,150 3.7 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 960 0.02% $26.21 $27.64 $57,490 3.9 %
15-2011 Actuaries (8) (8) $21.91 $21.82 $45,400 4.6 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 270 0.01% $28.05 $29.69 $61,750 4.4 %
15-2041 Statisticians 360 0.01% $29.20 $28.64 $59,580 12.1 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
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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 720 0.01% $31.66 $32.09 $66,750 3.5 %
17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 280 0.01% $34.20 $33.68 $70,060 4.8 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 30 (7) $29.95 $30.23 $62,880 4.4 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 90 (7) $35.44 $35.59 $74,030 4.4 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 50 (7) $20.03 $20.26 $42,140 3.9 %
 
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 34,630 0.66% $28.07 $34.39 $71,540 3.3 %
19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists 130 (7) $31.18 $43.80 $91,110 11.6 %
19-1022 Microbiologists 270 0.01% $21.57 $23.90 $49,710 5.9 %
19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 380 0.01% $28.35 $29.40 $61,150 4.4 %
19-1041 Epidemiologists (8) (8) $35.14 $35.73 $74,320 3.9 %
19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 3,730 0.07% $32.88 $39.90 $82,990 4.0 %
19-1099 Life Scientists, All Other 830 0.02% $22.16 $27.51 $57,220 11.2 %
19-2012 Physicists 160 (7) $58.97 $64.04 $133,210 7.6 %
19-2031 Chemists 480 0.01% $25.78 $27.73 $57,690 4.3 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 40 (7) $24.02 $24.27 $50,480 5.9 %
19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other (8) (8) $32.33 $32.09 $66,750 3.3 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 2,640 0.05% $21.70 $23.30 $48,460 2.2 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 20,000 0.38% $30.57 $37.04 $77,040 4.9 %
19-3032 Industrial-Organizational Psychologists 50 (7) $39.17 $37.91 $78,850 13.8 %
19-3039 Psychologists, All Other 1,720 0.03% $33.43 $45.15 $93,910 14.3 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 650 0.01% $22.26 $26.23 $54,550 7.9 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 1,770 0.03% $17.14 $18.75 $39,000 6.9 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 210 (7) $16.09 $17.09 $35,540 2.9 %
19-4051 Nuclear Technicians 40 (7) $26.30 $27.10 $56,360 11.4 %
19-4061 Social Science Research Assistants (8) (8) $16.40 $16.89 $35,130 3.6 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (8) (8) $17.78 $17.79 $36,990 3.1 %
19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 90 (7) $18.63 $20.11 $41,830 5.2 %
19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 970 0.02% $17.77 $19.43 $40,410 4.1 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations top
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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 162,940 3.11% $16.77 $18.24 $37,940 0.5 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 20,150 0.38% $16.35 $17.42 $36,240 1.0 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 740 0.01% $16.90 $16.80 $34,940 5.1 %
21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 4,770 0.09% $21.46 $23.29 $48,450 2.5 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 28,420 0.54% $17.35 $19.03 $39,590 1.4 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 5,610 0.11% $14.28 $15.92 $33,120 1.6 %
21-1019 Counselors, All Other 1,180 0.02% $18.01 $20.41 $42,450 4.0 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 10,560 0.20% $16.46 $17.80 $37,030 1.2 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 23,190 0.44% $21.26 $22.62 $47,040 0.8 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 26,240 0.50% $17.14 $18.76 $39,010 1.1 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 1,990 0.04% $17.56 $18.39 $38,250 2.7 %
21-1091 Health Educators 8,580 0.16% $17.71 $19.41 $40,360 1.3 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 80 (7) $14.71 $15.23 $31,680 4.3 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 25,070 0.48% $12.21 $12.79 $26,590 0.9 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 3,600 0.07% $15.00 $16.62 $34,570 2.3 %
21-2011 Clergy 2,670 0.05% $19.56 $19.72 $41,010 1.0 %
21-2099 Religious Workers, All Other 60 (7) $15.81 $15.75 $32,760 6.4 %
 
Legal Occupations top
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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)
23-0000 Legal Occupations (8) (8) $34.22 $36.11 $75,110 2.5 %
23-1011 Lawyers (8) (8) $34.61 $37.06 $77,090 2.8 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 100 (7) $23.66 $23.10 $48,040 2.7 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other (8) (8) $23.14 $23.93 $49,760 2.5 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations top
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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)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 7,490 0.14% $13.81 $17.11 $35,590 6.3 %
25-1069 Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 40 (7) (4) (4) $139,380 21.4 %
25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (7) (4) (4) $86,450 8.4 %
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (7) (4) (4) $77,590 8.6 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (7) $15.40 $16.18 $33,660 5.8 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 440 0.01% $11.89 $12.48 $25,950 5.0 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 960 0.02% (4) (4) $42,490 5.3 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 70 (7) (4) (4) $42,660 2.7 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 90 (7) (4) (4) $51,720 5.5 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 180 (7) $13.25 $14.16 $29,450 4.5 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 1,320 0.03% (4) (4) $40,960 10.1 %
25-4021 Librarians 100 (7) $22.66 $22.69 $47,190 3.9 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 290 0.01% $22.28 $22.91 $47,650 5.7 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 3,070 0.06% (4) (4) $23,010 7.7 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 150 (7) $25.46 $24.00 $49,930 9.1 %
 
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 5,340 0.10% $19.74 $20.76 $43,190 1.6 %
27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (8) (8) $21.24 $22.06 $45,870 8.3 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 190 (7) $21.08 $21.38 $44,470 3.6 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts (8) (8) (4) (4) $26,830 9.4 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 3,140 0.06% $20.84 $21.93 $45,600 1.3 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 80 (7) $23.22 $22.59 $47,000 3.0 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 180 (7) $21.62 $22.77 $47,360 5.5 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 890 0.02% $15.49 $15.94 $33,150 2.5 %
27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other (8) (8) $21.83 $23.31 $48,490 2.4 %
27-4021 Photographers 260 (7) $21.02 $20.83 $43,320 4.1 %
 
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 1,920,700 36.69% $27.53 $38.15 $79,350 0.4 %
29-1011 Chiropractors 24,780 0.47% $31.35 $39.12 $81,370 2.4 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 82,250 1.57% $65.13 $68.54 $142,550 1.8 %
29-1022 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 5,040 0.10% (5) $81.32 $169,160 4.2 %
29-1023 Orthodontists 5,090 0.10% (5) $85.89 $178,650 3.2 %
29-1024 Prosthodontists 360 0.01% (5) $89.32 $185,790 6.6 %
29-1029 Dentists, All Other Specialists 1,740 0.03% (5) $77.66 $161,530 6.2 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 8,990 0.17% $23.95 $24.79 $51,560 1.4 %
29-1041 Optometrists 20,260 0.39% $43.29 $47.78 $99,380 1.6 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 7,100 0.14% $45.89 $45.15 $93,910 0.7 %
29-1061 Anesthesiologists 25,470 0.49% (5) $91.75 $190,850 2.0 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 80,440 1.54% (5) $75.38 $156,790 0.8 %
29-1063 Internists, General 40,440 0.77% (5) $80.46 $167,350 1.2 %
29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 19,560 0.37% (5) $88.25 $183,560 1.7 %
29-1065 Pediatricians, General 23,720 0.45% $67.56 $69.73 $145,040 2.1 %
29-1066 Psychiatrists 12,110 0.23% (5) $78.08 $162,400 7.8 %
29-1067 Surgeons 44,620 0.85% (5) $91.42 $190,150 1.1 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 103,760 1.98% (5) $85.60 $178,040 0.8 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 41,540 0.79% $35.81 $35.56 $73,960 1.1 %
29-1081 Podiatrists 8,010 0.15% $53.39 $58.74 $122,180 3.1 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 427,380 8.16% $26.25 $28.08 $58,400 0.4 %
29-1121 Audiologists 5,210 0.10% $27.93 $30.13 $62,680 2.7 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 27,370 0.52% $30.30 $32.00 $66,570 1.0 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 75,980 1.45% $31.90 $33.37 $69,410 0.5 %
29-1124 Radiation Therapists 3,100 0.06% $33.65 $35.34 $73,510 4.8 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 750 0.01% $16.90 $18.30 $38,070 4.8 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 7,340 0.14% $23.13 $23.75 $49,400 1.2 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 19,720 0.38% $30.87 $32.68 $67,980 1.3 %
29-1129 Therapists, All Other 4,910 0.09% $13.18 $18.42 $38,300 10.3 %
29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other 16,790 0.32% $47.80 $56.09 $116,670 3.8 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 41,830 0.80% $23.20 $24.02 $49,960 0.8 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 55,640 1.06% $14.87 $15.55 $32,340 0.6 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 162,140 3.10% $30.26 $30.07 $62,540 0.7 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (8) (8) $20.62 $22.52 $46,830 2.2 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 16,650 0.32% $27.52 $28.05 $58,350 0.8 %
29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 5,800 0.11% $30.84 $31.13 $64,750 1.0 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 63,780 1.22% $22.45 $23.28 $48,420 0.7 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 87,910 1.68% $12.09 $12.92 $26,870 0.7 %
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 670 0.01% $13.01 $13.78 $28,660 6.1 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 6,790 0.13% $14.84 $14.99 $31,170 1.0 %
29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians 2,340 0.04% $11.70 $12.92 $26,880 4.9 %
29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 1,100 0.02% $15.51 $16.60 $34,530 4.1 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists (8) (8) $17.62 $18.44 $38,360 1.1 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 169,520 3.24% $16.78 $17.33 $36,050 0.3 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 59,550 1.14% $11.97 $12.75 $26,510 0.5 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 29,780 0.57% $14.47 $15.19 $31,590 1.0 %
29-2091 Orthotists and Prosthetists 650 0.01% $22.26 $23.12 $48,080 7.6 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 25,840 0.49% $15.95 $17.27 $35,920 1.2 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 840 0.02% $28.83 $29.81 $62,010 3.4 %
29-9012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 240 (7) $21.27 $24.92 $51,830 8.4 %
29-9091 Athletic Trainers 3,140 0.06% (4) (4) $36,970 3.0 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 13,600 0.26% $15.67 $19.79 $41,170 4.0 %
 
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 1,095,950 20.94% $12.14 $12.84 $26,700 0.3 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 246,240 4.70% $9.15 $9.46 $19,670 0.6 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 68,080 1.30% $10.76 $11.30 $23,510 1.0 %
31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 1,810 0.03% $10.09 $10.76 $22,380 2.8 %
31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 7,300 0.14% $21.48 $21.63 $44,980 0.9 %
31-2012 Occupational Therapist Aides 2,140 0.04% $12.90 $14.47 $30,100 3.0 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 29,220 0.56% $19.74 $19.88 $41,350 0.7 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 26,400 0.50% $10.32 $10.95 $22,770 1.5 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists 11,710 0.22% $17.61 $20.08 $41,760 3.1 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 265,010 5.06% $14.50 $14.82 $30,820 0.5 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 329,570 6.30% $12.58 $12.91 $26,850 0.5 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 9,660 0.18% $12.06 $12.54 $26,090 1.2 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 35,350 0.68% $14.03 $14.41 $29,970 0.6 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 770 0.01% $12.29 $12.78 $26,580 2.9 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 62,690 1.20% $12.85 $13.32 $27,700 0.7 %
 
Protective 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)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 3,260 0.06% $12.23 $13.24 $27,550 4.2 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 100 (7) $19.29 $19.17 $39,880 4.0 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters (8) (8) $20.41 $18.15 $37,740 11.1 %
33-9032 Security Guards 2,230 0.04% $11.89 $12.67 $26,350 2.5 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 230 (7) $8.03 $8.11 $16,860 3.1 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 120 (7) $12.99 $13.07 $27,190 6.2 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving 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)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 3,660 0.07% $9.84 $10.68 $22,210 1.4 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 210 (7) $16.46 $17.49 $36,380 2.7 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 1,420 0.03% $10.27 $10.78 $22,420 2.1 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 720 0.01% $9.47 $10.00 $20,810 3.4 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 370 0.01% $9.80 $10.88 $22,640 3.5 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 100 (7) $8.62 $8.90 $18,520 4.5 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 540 0.01% $9.23 $9.44 $19,640 2.4 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 110 (7) $7.67 $7.79 $16,200 2.7 %
35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 100 (7) $8.84 $10.35 $21,520 3.7 %
 
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 30,280 0.58% $9.57 $10.22 $21,250 1.0 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 930 0.02% $15.47 $16.36 $34,020 2.5 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 19,460 0.37% $9.53 $10.01 $20,830 1.1 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 9,310 0.18% $9.35 $10.01 $20,810 2.0 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 510 0.01% $9.66 $10.62 $22,090 3.9 %
 
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 230,980 4.41% $7.34 $7.98 $16,600 0.8 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 2,050 0.04% $14.59 $16.10 $33,490 2.0 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (8) (8) $15.84 $15.51 $32,250 13.5 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants (8) (8) $6.83 $7.03 $14,620 4.6 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (8) (8) $12.37 $11.80 $24,540 5.8 %
39-5092 Manicurists and Pedicurists 30 (7) $14.56 $12.63 $26,270 18.9 %
39-5094 Skin Care Specialists 1,980 0.04% $15.91 $16.56 $34,440 3.2 %
39-6012 Concierges 60 (7) $10.65 $10.93 $22,740 4.3 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 1,860 0.04% $9.45 $9.79 $20,370 2.2 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 218,560 4.18% $7.23 $7.66 $15,920 0.7 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 2,670 0.05% $14.05 $16.50 $34,330 5.3 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 1,090 0.02% $10.51 $10.93 $22,720 3.1 %
39-9041 Residential Advisors 880 0.02% $9.40 $9.82 $20,430 2.2 %
39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 1,050 0.02% $9.68 $10.49 $21,830 4.0 %
 
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 17,610 0.34% $19.67 $21.73 $45,210 1.4 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 470 0.01% $19.00 $22.43 $46,660 4.4 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 870 0.02% $30.68 $33.60 $69,890 3.4 %
41-2011 Cashiers 1,320 0.03% $9.93 $10.60 $22,050 1.9 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 270 0.01% $11.49 $13.48 $28,040 9.0 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 1,510 0.03% $10.53 $11.87 $24,700 4.2 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 7,250 0.14% $24.79 $26.58 $55,290 1.2 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 1,360 0.03% $26.08 $28.93 $60,180 6.8 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 720 0.01% $15.84 $18.23 $37,920 9.1 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 1,540 0.03% $10.43 $11.50 $23,910 2.5 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 2,140 0.04% $18.27 $19.60 $40,760 2.2 %
 
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 1,466,780 28.02% $13.22 $14.03 $29,180 0.2 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 113,960 2.18% $20.27 $21.32 $44,340 0.5 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 16,820 0.32% $11.37 $11.61 $24,140 0.5 %
43-2021 Telephone Operators 230 (7) $11.34 $12.33 $25,650 5.0 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 49,890 0.95% $14.36 $14.81 $30,810 0.4 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 141,580 2.70% $13.94 $14.42 $29,990 0.4 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 68,630 1.31% $15.17 $15.80 $32,870 0.7 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 5,480 0.10% $14.65 $14.81 $30,810 1.2 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 920 0.02% $14.63 $14.99 $31,190 1.9 %
43-3071 Tellers (8) (8) $10.21 $10.37 $21,560 9.9 %
43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 330 0.01% $12.72 $13.04 $27,130 2.9 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 160 (7) $13.68 $14.47 $30,100 2.8 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 37,200 0.71% $13.48 $14.08 $29,280 0.5 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 330 0.01% $14.12 $14.35 $29,840 3.2 %
43-4071 File Clerks 44,430 0.85% $9.52 $9.87 $20,530 0.6 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 17,690 0.34% $12.84 $13.20 $27,450 0.7 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 40 (7) $13.93 $13.44 $27,950 5.9 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 470 0.01% $13.24 $13.45 $27,980 2.0 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 3,130 0.06% $15.26 $15.57 $32,380 1.0 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 289,970 5.54% $11.55 $11.91 $24,770 0.5 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 4,540 0.09% $13.58 $14.31 $29,770 1.9 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 13,270 0.25% $11.03 $11.37 $23,640 0.9 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 5,460 0.10% $13.26 $14.00 $29,120 1.4 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 1,940 0.04% $13.19 $14.10 $29,320 1.4 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 2,560 0.05% $15.40 $16.15 $33,580 1.4 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 1,850 0.04% $12.21 $12.66 $26,330 2.2 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 3,080 0.06% $12.69 $13.13 $27,310 1.3 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 190 (7) $15.59 $15.84 $32,950 2.6 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 65,570 1.25% $17.00 $17.76 $36,950 0.8 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 200 (7) $14.30 $15.13 $31,470 5.9 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 268,480 5.13% $13.62 $14.18 $29,490 0.5 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 104,580 2.00% $13.17 $13.53 $28,140 0.9 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 800 0.02% $15.93 $16.39 $34,080 2.1 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 9,680 0.18% $12.20 $12.44 $25,880 0.9 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 950 0.02% $13.20 $13.43 $27,940 2.9 %
43-9031 Desktop Publishers 30 (7) $16.05 $16.28 $33,870 6.6 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 2,400 0.05% $13.26 $13.69 $28,480 2.9 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 450 0.01% $11.30 $11.74 $24,430 2.2 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 182,970 3.50% $11.47 $11.95 $24,850 0.5 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 390 0.01% $11.26 $11.78 $24,500 2.4 %
43-9081 Proofreaders and Copy Markers 40 (7) $17.24 $16.73 $34,810 4.9 %
43-9111 Statistical Assistants 100 (7) $15.65 $16.17 $33,630 3.8 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 5,710 0.11% $12.90 $13.40 $27,860 2.0 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 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)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (8) (8) $8.52 $8.48 $17,640 2.7 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals (8) (8) $8.52 $8.48 $17,640 2.7 %
 
Construction and Extraction 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)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations (8) (8) $20.20 $20.23 $42,080 2.9 %
47-2031 Carpenters (8) (8) $21.57 $21.87 $45,480 3.5 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers (8) (8) $17.18 $17.26 $35,900 2.9 %
47-2111 Electricians 80 (7) $25.31 $24.89 $51,760 3.1 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 50 (7) $18.35 $18.00 $37,440 4.4 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 50 (7) $25.32 $24.51 $50,970 5.0 %
 
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 11,230 0.21% $15.95 $16.91 $35,160 1.4 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 480 0.01% $25.38 $25.84 $53,740 1.5 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 50 (7) $21.95 $21.35 $44,400 4.1 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 50 (7) $22.80 $22.78 $47,370 2.6 %
49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 620 0.01% $22.48 $23.49 $48,850 3.7 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 520 0.01% $16.81 $17.09 $35,540 2.3 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 240 (7) $15.91 $16.19 $33,680 3.7 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 40 (7) $16.10 $16.97 $35,300 4.5 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 6,130 0.12% $14.21 $14.81 $30,800 1.8 %
49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers 2,670 0.05% $17.42 $18.40 $38,270 3.0 %
49-9069 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other 80 (7) $18.68 $18.88 $39,270 7.6 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 100 (7) $10.47 $11.44 $23,800 3.4 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other (8) (8) $18.50 $19.06 $39,640 9.6 %
 
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 15,960 0.30% $15.47 $16.15 $33,590 1.7 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 240 (7) $21.28 $23.02 $47,890 4.8 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 60 (7) $12.62 $11.57 $24,060 5.7 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 530 0.01% $9.05 $9.52 $19,810 3.1 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 430 0.01% $26.18 $26.00 $54,070 2.4 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators (8) (8) $18.80 $17.95 $37,330 5.0 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 350 0.01% $20.62 $20.16 $41,930 4.2 %
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 6,950 0.13% $17.61 $17.76 $36,950 3.1 %
51-9082 Medical Appliance Technicians 360 0.01% $14.76 $15.67 $32,600 6.4 %
51-9083 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 6,520 0.12% $13.70 $14.08 $29,300 1.7 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 190 (7) $12.13 $12.40 $25,780 8.5 %
 
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 24,200 0.46% $10.76 $12.79 $26,600 1.4 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 30 (7) $17.48 $20.90 $43,480 7.5 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 690 0.01% $21.17 $22.22 $46,230 2.7 %
53-2011 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 60 (7) (4) (4) (9) (9)
53-2012 Commercial Pilots 1,730 0.03% (4) (4) $58,440 2.7 %
53-3011 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 10,200 0.19% $9.53 $10.33 $21,490 2.5 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 110 (7) $11.13 $11.62 $24,180 4.1 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 840 0.02% $9.18 $9.38 $19,510 2.8 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 250 (7) $12.97 $15.11 $31,420 10.7 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 340 0.01% $17.12 $17.21 $35,800 2.7 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 5,020 0.10% $12.21 $12.97 $26,980 1.9 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 3,540 0.07% $10.08 $10.36 $21,560 1.3 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 370 0.01% $8.66 $9.83 $20,450 4.0 %
53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 90 (7) $9.80 $10.39 $21,610 6.0 %
53-6099 Transportation Workers, All Other 130 (7) $12.43 $17.00 $35,360 9.1 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 40 (7) $9.66 $10.12 $21,050 3.0 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 500 0.01% $10.99 $11.31 $23,520 3.3 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 80 (7) $10.04 $11.98 $24,920 10.2 %

About May 2006 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.

(4) Wages for some occupations that do not generally work year-round, full time, are reported either as hourly wages or annual salaries depending on how they are typically paid.

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

(7) The value is less than .005 percent of industry employment.

(8) Estimates not released.

(9) Wage data for this occupation were removed because of reporting errors. Data are being corrected and revised wage estimates will be posted as soon as possible.



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Last Modified Date: September 26, 2008