May 2008 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 5,599,380 100.00% $16.68 $25.16 $52,340 0.3 %
 
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 143,370 2.56% $37.22 $43.70 $90,900 0.5 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 8,160 0.15% $70.23 $75.43 $156,900 1.5 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 36,300 0.65% $38.43 $45.13 $93,870 0.8 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 180 (7) $27.46 $31.95 $66,460 4.2 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 1,320 0.02% $37.61 $42.46 $88,320 3.4 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 620 0.01% $50.18 $57.22 $119,010 4.0 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 570 0.01% $35.18 $41.42 $86,160 6.1 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 11,820 0.21% $30.41 $33.53 $69,740 1.3 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 1,590 0.03% $48.74 $51.85 $107,850 2.1 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 6,400 0.11% $42.05 $46.83 $97,400 1.3 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 1,300 0.02% $37.02 $39.95 $83,100 1.8 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 290 0.01% $42.68 $48.71 $101,310 5.5 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 1,210 0.02% $39.41 $43.56 $90,600 2.0 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 30 (7) $36.51 $37.91 $78,850 4.8 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 260 (7) $37.69 $41.46 $86,230 2.5 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 110 (7) $38.01 $39.57 $82,310 3.8 %
11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 80 (7) $41.71 $44.36 $92,260 5.2 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 60 (7) $33.27 $31.50 $65,510 3.9 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 65,100 1.16% $35.67 $41.05 $85,380 0.8 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 360 0.01% $44.84 $50.68 $105,410 6.7 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 80 (7) $34.80 $36.85 $76,660 12.1 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 4,190 0.07% $29.05 $32.45 $67,490 2.6 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 3,210 0.06% $39.54 $42.87 $89,170 3.0 %
 
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 52,240 0.93% $24.73 $27.05 $56,270 1.2 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 90 (7) $24.21 $28.40 $59,070 6.7 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 1,460 0.03% $22.31 $23.50 $48,880 1.1 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 400 0.01% $21.78 $22.69 $47,200 3.0 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 1,670 0.03% $24.38 $26.15 $54,390 1.4 %
13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 100 (7) $25.33 $24.27 $50,480 3.2 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 2,460 0.04% $21.09 $22.87 $47,570 2.2 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 2,980 0.05% $24.35 $25.29 $52,600 1.7 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 5,270 0.09% $23.35 $25.01 $52,020 1.0 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 3,490 0.06% $24.87 $26.35 $54,800 1.3 %
13-1081 Logisticians 180 (7) $28.36 $30.06 $62,530 4.5 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 1,930 0.03% $31.90 $37.31 $77,600 7.4 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 100 (7) $18.38 $19.47 $40,490 4.3 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 13,390 0.24% $24.06 $27.29 $56,750 3.5 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 16,090 0.29% $25.71 $27.72 $57,650 1.1 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 150 (7) $30.00 $32.22 $67,020 4.8 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 770 0.01% $30.72 $32.11 $66,790 1.9 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 80 (7) $18.24 $21.32 $44,340 7.9 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors 240 (7) $15.34 $16.29 $33,890 3.1 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 1,280 0.02% $27.57 $29.06 $60,440 2.8 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science 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)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 24,710 0.44% $27.07 $28.92 $60,150 1.5 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 1,140 0.02% $32.23 $32.98 $68,610 3.3 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 2,210 0.04% $38.85 $38.70 $80,500 1.6 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 490 0.01% $39.81 $40.14 $83,490 2.5 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 8,060 0.14% $20.01 $20.95 $43,570 1.0 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 2,920 0.05% $31.30 $33.03 $68,700 2.1 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 720 0.01% $30.94 $32.54 $67,690 1.9 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 5,710 0.10% $28.96 $30.51 $63,470 1.4 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 1,370 0.02% $31.35 $32.81 $68,250 2.7 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 1,110 0.02% $30.28 $30.95 $64,380 2.5 %
15-2011 Actuaries (8) (8) $23.55 $23.60 $49,080 4.9 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 390 0.01% $28.22 $29.62 $61,600 2.9 %
15-2041 Statisticians 320 0.01% $35.44 $34.89 $72,570 1.8 %
 
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 740 0.01% $31.15 $32.61 $67,820 4.1 %
17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 210 (7) $36.65 $36.82 $76,580 2.6 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 60 (7) $27.09 $28.06 $58,370 5.4 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 50 (7) $36.67 $35.99 $74,870 3.7 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 60 (7) $32.99 $32.35 $67,280 4.3 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other (8) (8) $23.30 $26.51 $55,150 9.4 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians (8) (8) $18.14 $19.78 $41,140 17.0 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science 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)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 36,800 0.66% $29.09 $35.47 $73,770 2.0 %
19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists 260 (7) $40.70 $48.01 $99,870 7.5 %
19-1022 Microbiologists 650 0.01% $29.25 $31.63 $65,780 4.9 %
19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 440 0.01% $30.72 $32.93 $68,500 4.0 %
19-1041 Epidemiologists (8) (8) $37.28 $35.96 $74,800 3.1 %
19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 5,150 0.09% $32.60 $41.99 $87,350 5.0 %
19-1099 Life Scientists, All Other 870 0.02% $23.06 $24.89 $51,770 4.4 %
19-2012 Physicists 260 (7) $63.91 $60.67 $126,180 14.7 %
19-2031 Chemists 640 0.01% $32.74 $32.56 $67,730 5.1 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 3,130 0.06% $23.28 $24.93 $51,860 2.1 %
19-3022 Survey Researchers 40 (7) $21.05 $20.70 $43,050 6.5 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 19,180 0.34% $31.64 $37.58 $78,160 2.3 %
19-3039 Psychologists, All Other 1,700 0.03% $40.49 $49.31 $102,560 13.3 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 340 0.01% $22.42 $27.32 $56,820 12.1 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 2,140 0.04% $18.55 $19.78 $41,130 6.2 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 150 (7) $17.26 $17.78 $36,980 6.2 %
19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 200 (7) $24.78 $25.74 $53,540 3.5 %
19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 1,260 0.02% $20.39 $21.39 $44,490 4.3 %
 
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 181,170 3.24% $17.77 $19.34 $40,230 0.5 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 20,100 0.36% $17.67 $18.96 $39,450 1.3 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 1,100 0.02% $18.69 $19.73 $41,030 5.2 %
21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 5,140 0.09% $21.67 $22.68 $47,170 2.0 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 32,160 0.57% $18.69 $20.28 $42,190 1.1 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 6,310 0.11% $14.93 $16.19 $33,680 1.4 %
21-1019 Counselors, All Other 1,710 0.03% $17.64 $19.44 $40,430 3.1 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 9,610 0.17% $17.53 $19.19 $39,920 1.4 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 25,070 0.45% $22.41 $23.53 $48,930 1.0 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 33,380 0.60% $18.10 $19.81 $41,200 1.4 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 2,460 0.04% $19.44 $21.54 $44,810 2.5 %
21-1091 Health Educators 9,610 0.17% $18.42 $20.50 $42,630 1.4 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 80 (7) $15.56 $16.45 $34,220 3.3 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 26,610 0.48% $12.67 $13.34 $27,740 0.9 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 3,950 0.07% $16.51 $18.21 $37,870 2.3 %
21-2011 Clergy 3,660 0.07% $20.93 $21.34 $44,380 1.0 %
21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education (8) (8) $45.08 $40.27 $83,770 14.5 %
21-2099 Religious Workers, All Other 150 (7) $20.13 $19.28 $40,100 3.0 %
 
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 1,060 0.02% $44.09 $47.24 $98,250 6.9 %
23-1011 Lawyers (8) (8) $51.36 $57.24 $119,070 4.6 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 130 (7) $24.15 $27.27 $56,720 7.2 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 190 (7) $21.75 $24.42 $50,790 11.6 %
 
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 7,790 0.14% $15.16 $19.58 $40,740 9.0 %
25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 180 (7) (4) (4) $92,120 14.9 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (8) $29.23 $31.75 $66,030 4.7 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 610 0.01% $11.50 $12.56 $26,130 4.9 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (8) (8) (4) (4) $47,030 4.6 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 1,470 0.03% (4) (4) $50,410 9.7 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 80 (7) (4) (4) $52,050 10.8 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 110 (7) (4) (4) $41,520 16.0 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 50 (7) $24.55 $25.89 $53,850 9.3 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 250 (7) $16.84 $18.43 $38,330 6.4 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 1,400 0.03% (4) (4) $46,920 14.2 %
25-4021 Librarians 70 (7) $24.80 $24.80 $51,570 8.6 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 230 (7) $25.45 $25.38 $52,800 6.8 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 2,630 0.05% (4) (4) $22,460 4.7 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 120 (7) $28.89 $27.82 $57,860 6.5 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 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)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 6,480 0.12% $20.99 $22.17 $46,110 1.4 %
27-1011 Art Directors 30 (7) $36.41 $39.07 $81,270 8.0 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 250 (7) $22.76 $23.43 $48,740 3.3 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts (8) (8) (4) (4) $33,130 18.5 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 4,320 0.08% $21.79 $22.77 $47,360 1.3 %
27-3041 Editors 90 (7) $28.82 $29.36 $61,060 3.1 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 100 (7) $26.41 $26.62 $55,370 2.6 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 180 (7) $26.36 $26.55 $55,230 4.2 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 1,000 0.02% $16.08 $17.32 $36,020 4.0 %
27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 140 (7) $22.30 $22.11 $46,000 3.3 %
27-4021 Photographers 140 (7) $22.94 $22.66 $47,130 3.2 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical 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)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 2,032,870 36.31% $29.79 $41.34 $85,990 0.4 %
29-1011 Chiropractors 26,120 0.47% $32.00 $39.22 $81,570 2.1 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 81,810 1.46% $70.10 $74.93 $155,860 1.0 %
29-1022 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 4,640 0.08% (5) $92.04 $191,440 4.3 %
29-1023 Orthodontists 5,450 0.10% (5) $93.89 $195,290 3.4 %
29-1024 Prosthodontists 340 0.01% (5) $84.77 $176,330 9.7 %
29-1029 Dentists, All Other Specialists 2,330 0.04% (5) $82.59 $171,800 6.7 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 8,660 0.15% $25.58 $26.40 $54,920 1.2 %
29-1041 Optometrists 21,820 0.39% $46.14 $51.29 $106,680 1.6 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 6,690 0.12% $50.73 $49.76 $103,500 1.0 %
29-1061 Anesthesiologists 28,540 0.51% (5) $98.41 $204,690 2.3 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 77,540 1.38% $78.03 $81.08 $168,650 0.9 %
29-1063 Internists, General 36,990 0.66% (5) $87.70 $182,420 1.5 %
29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 16,700 0.30% (5) $94.90 $197,390 1.6 %
29-1065 Pediatricians, General 23,730 0.42% $70.68 $75.17 $156,360 1.6 %
29-1066 Psychiatrists 9,700 0.17% $74.10 $74.28 $154,500 3.1 %
29-1067 Surgeons 39,190 0.70% (5) $102.37 $212,920 1.2 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 147,400 2.63% (5) $92.92 $193,270 0.9 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 47,450 0.85% $38.66 $39.06 $81,240 0.8 %
29-1081 Podiatrists 8,370 0.15% $55.87 $62.30 $129,580 2.6 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 454,100 8.11% $28.65 $30.68 $63,810 0.4 %
29-1121 Audiologists 6,350 0.11% $30.14 $31.78 $66,100 1.9 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 29,860 0.53% $33.59 $34.77 $72,320 1.0 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 85,180 1.52% $35.02 $36.37 $75,660 0.6 %
29-1124 Radiation Therapists 3,550 0.06% $35.35 $38.79 $80,670 5.0 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 390 0.01% $20.42 $20.13 $41,860 3.8 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 5,920 0.11% $25.87 $26.24 $54,570 1.6 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 21,600 0.39% $33.22 $35.33 $73,490 1.4 %
29-1129 Therapists, All Other 4,300 0.08% $23.21 $26.65 $55,440 5.2 %
29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other 9,370 0.17% $30.28 $39.95 $83,090 5.8 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 43,900 0.78% $24.84 $25.18 $52,380 0.6 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 57,420 1.03% $15.92 $16.84 $35,020 0.6 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 168,260 3.00% $32.10 $32.28 $67,130 0.5 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9,640 0.17% $23.32 $25.16 $52,330 2.2 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 18,150 0.32% $29.64 $29.88 $62,160 0.7 %
29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 6,650 0.12% $32.32 $33.08 $68,800 1.0 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 69,470 1.24% $24.18 $24.90 $51,800 0.6 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 101,440 1.81% $13.12 $14.05 $29,220 0.8 %
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 670 0.01% $13.56 $14.26 $29,660 4.9 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 7,310 0.13% $15.44 $15.64 $32,530 0.9 %
29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians 2,330 0.04% $12.41 $13.91 $28,940 4.0 %
29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 950 0.02% $18.14 $18.62 $38,720 4.5 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 21,870 0.39% $18.60 $19.41 $40,370 0.9 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 70 (7) $20.86 $20.85 $43,370 2.0 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 175,030 3.13% $17.82 $18.42 $38,320 0.4 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 59,400 1.06% $12.97 $13.81 $28,730 0.4 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 32,050 0.57% $15.05 $16.03 $33,340 1.1 %
29-2091 Orthotists and Prosthetists 880 0.02% $23.50 $27.02 $56,210 5.4 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 26,810 0.48% $16.98 $18.59 $38,670 1.0 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 890 0.02% $25.29 $26.15 $54,380 4.9 %
29-9012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 260 (7) $20.86 $24.88 $51,760 10.3 %
29-9091 Athletic Trainers 3,230 0.06% (4) (4) $39,730 2.2 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 12,080 0.22% $18.70 $23.00 $47,830 2.8 %
 
Healthcare Support 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)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 1,214,360 21.69% $13.02 $13.75 $28,600 0.3 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 290,950 5.20% $9.73 $10.20 $21,210 0.6 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 74,810 1.34% $11.37 $11.77 $24,480 1.2 %
31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 1,630 0.03% $12.72 $12.82 $26,660 2.3 %
31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 9,510 0.17% $24.35 $24.68 $51,330 0.9 %
31-2012 Occupational Therapist Aides 2,370 0.04% $13.07 $14.03 $29,180 1.8 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 32,360 0.58% $21.89 $22.21 $46,190 0.7 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 25,770 0.46% $10.96 $11.45 $23,820 0.9 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists 14,070 0.25% $18.98 $21.40 $44,520 2.2 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 279,580 4.99% $15.53 $15.93 $33,130 0.4 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 377,260 6.74% $13.59 $13.87 $28,860 0.3 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 8,880 0.16% $13.14 $13.52 $28,120 1.2 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 31,210 0.56% $15.13 $15.64 $32,530 0.8 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 570 0.01% $13.13 $13.52 $28,130 2.8 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other (8) (8) $13.95 $14.45 $30,060 0.6 %
 
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 2,870 0.05% $12.55 $13.86 $28,840 4.2 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 70 (7) $23.18 $23.47 $48,830 3.3 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters (8) (8) $21.35 $18.42 $38,310 13.8 %
33-9032 Security Guards 2,060 0.04% $12.28 $13.29 $27,630 1.9 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 140 (7) $8.68 $8.90 $18,520 2.1 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 260 (7) $12.07 $12.32 $25,620 6.1 %
 
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 3,090 0.06% $10.38 $11.18 $23,250 1.0 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 170 (7) $17.22 $17.93 $37,290 2.1 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 1,320 0.02% $11.24 $11.72 $24,370 1.4 %
35-2019 Cooks, All Other 40 (7) $11.47 $11.82 $24,590 5.7 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 420 0.01% $9.17 $9.50 $19,760 1.6 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 280 0.01% $9.60 $10.47 $21,780 2.1 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 80 (7) $9.96 $10.18 $21,170 3.1 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 110 (7) $9.30 $10.22 $21,260 7.5 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 390 0.01% $9.93 $10.16 $21,130 1.4 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 30 (7) $8.53 $8.80 $18,300 4.1 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 160 (7) $8.91 $9.22 $19,170 2.6 %
35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 80 (7) $9.23 $10.51 $21,870 3.4 %
 
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 31,010 0.55% $10.02 $10.78 $22,420 0.8 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 510 0.01% $17.74 $18.62 $38,730 2.3 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 22,860 0.41% $10.08 $10.73 $22,310 0.9 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 6,970 0.12% $9.62 $10.28 $21,390 1.0 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 610 0.01% $10.16 $11.33 $23,560 3.4 %
 
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 243,220 4.34% $8.09 $8.84 $18,390 0.8 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 2,430 0.04% $15.23 $16.48 $34,290 2.9 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants (8) (8) $8.55 $9.30 $19,330 9.0 %
39-3099 Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other 40 (7) $9.22 $9.62 $20,010 4.5 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 170 (7) $11.43 $13.09 $27,230 8.0 %
39-5092 Manicurists and Pedicurists 60 (7) $10.05 $11.87 $24,690 11.3 %
39-5094 Skin Care Specialists 2,470 0.04% $17.59 $18.24 $37,950 2.6 %
39-6032 Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants and Baggage Porters (8) (8) $11.57 $11.39 $23,680 4.0 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 1,470 0.03% $10.29 $11.05 $22,990 2.9 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 230,470 4.12% $7.98 $8.52 $17,710 0.8 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 2,380 0.04% $15.53 $16.99 $35,350 3.9 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 1,340 0.02% $11.69 $12.16 $25,300 1.9 %
39-9041 Residential Advisors 1,110 0.02% $11.17 $11.47 $23,850 2.7 %
39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 1,130 0.02% $9.86 $11.17 $23,220 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 20,620 0.37% $19.85 $22.52 $46,840 1.9 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 510 0.01% $22.09 $23.09 $48,020 6.4 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 850 0.02% $30.92 $33.17 $69,000 2.3 %
41-2011 Cashiers 1,350 0.02% $10.51 $11.13 $23,160 1.8 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks (8) (8) $9.78 $10.62 $22,100 12.4 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 1,720 0.03% $11.57 $12.46 $25,910 2.6 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 160 (7) $21.84 $29.32 $60,980 14.2 %
41-3041 Travel Agents (8) (8) $17.33 $17.14 $35,650 5.5 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 9,580 0.17% $24.13 $25.78 $53,630 1.5 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 1,020 0.02% $31.18 $34.62 $72,020 4.2 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 430 0.01% $21.76 $26.67 $55,480 10.6 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 1,690 0.03% $10.18 $10.96 $22,800 2.5 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 3,170 0.06% $18.19 $21.46 $44,650 8.3 %
 
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 1,543,480 27.57% $14.04 $14.90 $31,000 0.2 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 130,200 2.33% $21.65 $22.71 $47,230 0.3 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 14,530 0.26% $12.05 $12.32 $25,620 0.5 %
43-2021 Telephone Operators 370 0.01% $11.16 $11.79 $24,530 3.2 %
43-2099 Communications Equipment Operators, All Other (8) (8) $11.57 $12.50 $26,010 6.2 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 46,990 0.84% $15.11 $15.69 $32,630 0.4 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 142,510 2.55% $14.99 $15.47 $32,190 0.3 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 70,020 1.25% $15.74 $16.55 $34,420 0.5 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 5,180 0.09% $16.09 $16.58 $34,480 0.9 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 1,410 0.03% $13.71 $14.17 $29,470 4.7 %
43-3071 Tellers 100 (7) $11.84 $11.71 $24,350 6.8 %
43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 300 0.01% $15.99 $16.51 $34,330 6.3 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 250 (7) $17.40 $17.67 $36,760 2.4 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 41,180 0.74% $14.36 $15.07 $31,350 0.6 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 670 0.01% $14.87 $16.12 $33,530 3.5 %
43-4071 File Clerks 40,580 0.72% $9.99 $10.47 $21,780 0.6 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 20,230 0.36% $13.68 $14.14 $29,400 0.7 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical (8) (8) $11.41 $11.81 $24,560 8.6 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 510 0.01% $15.46 $15.70 $32,650 1.9 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 5,120 0.09% $15.71 $16.28 $33,870 0.9 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 310,600 5.55% $12.33 $12.67 $26,350 0.3 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 5,380 0.10% $13.97 $14.46 $30,080 1.6 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 15,130 0.27% $11.75 $12.15 $25,280 0.9 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 5,280 0.09% $14.34 $15.51 $32,260 2.1 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 2,370 0.04% $14.76 $15.52 $32,280 2.1 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 2,660 0.05% $15.75 $16.59 $34,500 1.1 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 1,420 0.03% $13.25 $13.61 $28,300 1.8 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 3,060 0.05% $12.99 $13.28 $27,620 1.1 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 260 (7) $15.68 $16.40 $34,120 3.2 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 55,540 0.99% $18.16 $19.06 $39,650 0.6 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 150 (7) $16.20 $16.81 $34,970 5.4 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 310,060 5.54% $14.31 $14.82 $30,830 0.3 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 125,760 2.25% $13.72 $14.03 $29,190 0.4 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 830 0.01% $16.78 $17.12 $35,610 2.3 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 11,440 0.20% $12.72 $12.94 $26,920 0.7 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 1,150 0.02% $13.20 $13.43 $27,940 2.7 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 3,170 0.06% $14.81 $15.41 $32,050 1.4 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 440 0.01% $11.66 $12.32 $25,620 2.2 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 162,140 2.90% $11.96 $12.57 $26,150 0.4 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 590 0.01% $11.82 $12.16 $25,290 2.5 %
43-9111 Statistical Assistants 80 (7) $18.43 $18.26 $37,990 4.7 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 5,580 0.10% $14.37 $14.69 $30,550 1.6 %
 
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 120 (7) $9.77 $11.23 $23,360 12.2 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals (8) (8) $9.54 $10.96 $22,810 13.9 %
 
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 260 (7) $21.92 $22.57 $46,930 3.6 %
47-2031 Carpenters 70 (7) $19.60 $20.80 $43,260 6.9 %
47-2111 Electricians 50 (7) $25.10 $25.92 $53,910 4.6 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 80 (7) $20.91 $19.77 $41,120 5.6 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 30 (7) $21.76 $21.50 $44,710 6.3 %
 
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 12,830 0.23% $17.43 $18.45 $38,370 1.3 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 520 0.01% $26.19 $26.97 $56,100 1.6 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 50 (7) $18.05 $17.95 $37,340 6.4 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 40 (7) $23.79 $23.82 $49,550 2.4 %
49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 670 0.01% $24.11 $24.77 $51,520 2.4 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 500 0.01% $17.50 $17.79 $37,010 2.6 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 230 (7) $17.00 $17.22 $35,820 3.7 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 80 (7) $18.63 $19.67 $40,910 3.8 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 7,530 0.13% $15.73 $16.77 $34,880 2.1 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery (8) (8) $17.24 $17.20 $35,770 4.5 %
49-9061 Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers 40 (7) $17.03 $18.04 $37,520 4.1 %
49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers 2,790 0.05% $18.82 $19.91 $41,420 2.0 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 100 (7) $11.16 $11.95 $24,850 3.1 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 50 (7) $17.00 $17.91 $37,260 7.6 %
 
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 16,350 0.29% $15.55 $16.49 $34,310 1.1 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 280 0.01% $24.80 $26.17 $54,430 3.0 %
51-5021 Job Printers 40 (7) $18.71 $18.94 $39,390 3.9 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators (8) (8) $15.07 $14.81 $30,800 6.5 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 600 0.01% $9.09 $9.92 $20,630 2.8 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 200 (7) $28.27 $27.91 $58,050 2.0 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 380 0.01% $21.55 $20.89 $43,450 6.6 %
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 6,090 0.11% $16.79 $17.65 $36,710 1.7 %
51-9082 Medical Appliance Technicians 400 0.01% $17.33 $18.65 $38,800 4.7 %
51-9083 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 7,860 0.14% $14.74 $15.26 $31,740 1.3 %
51-9131 Photographic Process Workers 50 (7) $14.46 $15.59 $32,420 8.3 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 180 (7) $11.60 $12.90 $26,840 11.3 %
 
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 23,940 0.43% $11.67 $13.98 $29,080 2.0 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 40 (7) $20.91 $20.74 $43,140 4.4 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 630 0.01% $21.44 $23.75 $49,390 4.9 %
53-2012 Commercial Pilots 2,290 0.04% (4) (4) $62,400 2.7 %
53-3011 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 10,220 0.18% $10.57 $10.80 $22,470 1.2 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 420 0.01% $10.86 $11.12 $23,120 3.6 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 840 0.02% $10.02 $10.70 $22,260 4.7 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers (8) (8) $8.90 $9.62 $20,020 8.9 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 450 0.01% $19.71 $19.00 $39,530 2.7 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 3,860 0.07% $13.62 $14.20 $29,540 2.2 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 3,480 0.06% $10.73 $11.15 $23,180 1.5 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 460 0.01% $12.95 $13.34 $27,750 4.5 %
53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 160 (7) $10.09 $10.53 $21,890 4.3 %
53-6099 Transportation Workers, All Other 120 (7) (8) (8) (8) (8)
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 90 (7) $10.99 $11.67 $24,270 3.8 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 440 0.01% $13.38 $13.34 $27,750 2.9 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 160 (7) $7.41 $9.46 $19,680 5.4 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 80 (7) $15.17 $14.35 $29,850 8.5 %

About May 2008 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 $80.00 per hour or $166,400 per year.

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

(8) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: May 04, 2009