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2002 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Houston, TX PMSA


For definitions and related information about metropolitan areas, see the Census Bureau web site at: http://www.census.gov/population/estimates/metro-city/99mfips.txt

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in the Houston, TX PMSA, a primary metropolitan statistical area in Texas. These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

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SOC Major Groups in the Houston, TX PMSA:

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All Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 2,047,750 $13.59 $17.89 $37,210 1.1 %
 
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 133,320 $32.68 $38.37 $79,820 0.9 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 10,940 $58.37 $63.33 $131,720 2.1 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 41,040 $32.41 $39.11 $81,360 1.5 %
  11-1031 Legislators 200 $6.60 $11.33 $23,560 21.2 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 1,290 $21.57 $26.91 $55,960 6.0 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 4,180 $34.43 $39.67 $82,510 2.5 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 7,610 $34.86 $39.70 $82,570 2.8 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 820 $28.47 $32.33 $67,250 5.0 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 5,390 $24.81 $28.79 $59,880 1.9 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 3,600 $41.12 $43.62 $90,730 2.0 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 9,080 $37.11 $42.03 $87,420 2.3 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 3,310 $31.97 $34.93 $72,640 1.7 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 3,790 $35.24 $38.10 $79,240 5.5 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 2,040 $29.50 $31.97 $66,490 3.1 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 2,740 $29.81 $32.46 $67,510 4.1 %
  11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers (6) $11.26 $17.23 $35,830 24.0 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 5,850 $30.15 $32.13 $66,830 2.2 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 870 $12.17 $13.41 $27,900 14.6 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 3,240 (4) (4) $65,590 1.1 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 920 $32.98 $37.46 $77,920 3.0 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 5,210 $47.00 $48.57 $101,030 2.7 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 4,010 $16.65 $19.63 $40,830 6.4 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 300 $20.08 $24.77 $51,510 23.3 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 640 $14.46 $15.92 $33,120 9.3 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 3,120 $30.21 $31.85 $66,260 2.2 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 360 $36.42 $43.31 $90,080 14.7 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 60 $28.32 $28.08 $58,400 1.5 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 4,130 $18.18 $22.02 $45,800 10.2 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 1,110 $20.15 $21.77 $45,280 3.4 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 81,850 $24.74 $27.99 $58,230 3.7 %
  13-1011 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes (6) $23.25 $20.05 $41,710 4.0 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 120 $21.27 $22.59 $46,990 2.8 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 1,850 $22.93 $23.74 $49,380 3.1 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 4,160 $22.86 $24.51 $50,980 1.9 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 2,050 $23.47 $25.80 $53,670 3.6 %
  13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 240 $18.20 $19.33 $40,200 2.4 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 1,900 $24.48 $26.52 $55,150 3.2 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 3,630 $25.39 $27.12 $56,410 2.2 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 100 $24.59 $24.66 $51,300 4.6 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 2,790 $19.91 $23.02 $47,890 6.3 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 2,340 $23.85 $25.96 $53,990 1.9 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 2,590 $22.19 $23.85 $49,600 1.8 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 11,870 $40.13 $37.33 $77,660 10.3 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 390 $16.84 $20.09 $41,780 13.2 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 19,750 $23.01 $25.39 $52,810 2.1 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 310 $17.74 $19.40 $40,350 3.5 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 1,080 $25.76 $27.52 $57,250 2.2 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 900 $23.18 $26.98 $56,130 5.4 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 2,520 $30.28 $32.47 $67,540 2.2 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 2,220 $23.78 $38.14 $79,330 11.1 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 1,620 $21.13 $22.24 $46,250 3.5 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 450 $26.52 $28.70 $59,690 9.7 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 260 $13.48 $14.66 $30,490 4.5 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 2,370 $21.21 $25.04 $52,070 2.6 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 730 $29.06 $28.87 $60,040 6.4 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers (6) $14.15 $14.97 $31,140 4.1 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 45,950 $27.94 $30.07 $62,550 2.8 %
  15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research (6) $36.34 $38.49 $80,060 6.8 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 7,050 $34.36 $37.78 $78,570 7.7 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 5,300 $35.29 $37.68 $78,360 4.5 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 6,890 $30.35 $31.20 $64,890 4.8 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 9,200 $19.90 $20.95 $43,580 3.2 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 6,560 $30.32 $30.95 $64,380 2.2 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 1,510 $24.75 $26.63 $55,390 2.9 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 4,210 $25.69 $26.70 $55,540 1.3 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 1,650 $26.96 $28.12 $58,500 2.0 %
  15-2011 Actuaries 140 $40.04 $40.39 $84,020 5.3 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 990 $28.22 $29.57 $61,510 3.8 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 100 $24.03 $27.23 $56,640 6.3 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 62,910 $29.79 $31.43 $65,380 2.1 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 1,440 $32.68 $32.07 $66,700 5.8 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 60 $29.59 $27.93 $58,100 6.1 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 260 $19.39 $20.76 $43,180 3.8 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 1,090 $17.16 $19.95 $41,490 6.6 %
  17-2011 Aerospace Engineers 2,930 $36.49 $36.74 $76,420 3.7 %
  17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 70 $27.65 $29.06 $60,450 5.0 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 2,100 $38.51 $40.56 $84,370 3.0 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 5,370 $31.51 $34.01 $70,730 3.0 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers (6) $26.27 $27.55 $57,300 4.6 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 3,690 $36.16 $36.99 $76,930 3.0 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 2,330 $38.27 $38.31 $79,690 4.1 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 980 $33.72 $35.05 $72,900 2.1 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 1,040 $28.61 $31.42 $65,340 7.4 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 2,930 $31.26 $32.64 $67,890 4.1 %
  17-2121 Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 490 $36.26 $34.94 $72,670 6.7 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 300 $31.01 $31.89 $66,340 3.9 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 7,810 $37.08 $36.46 $75,840 3.9 %
  17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers (6) $25.42 $25.32 $52,670 10.4 %
  17-2161 Nuclear Engineers (6) $40.31 $40.11 $83,420 2.2 %
  17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 2,110 $44.00 $46.39 $96,490 3.8 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 2,780 $21.00 $22.31 $46,410 3.7 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 790 $22.31 $23.58 $49,050 6.4 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 2,890 $24.21 $24.72 $51,430 3.5 %
  17-3021 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 250 $24.95 $25.72 $53,490 5.1 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 2,240 $16.63 $17.52 $36,430 7.0 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 2,770 $20.58 $23.75 $49,400 5.2 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 380 $16.95 $17.08 $35,530 4.4 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 790 $16.42 $17.50 $36,400 6.2 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 760 $23.21 $24.34 $50,630 3.7 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 1,140 $19.22 $19.92 $41,440 3.4 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 1,600 $14.56 $15.66 $32,580 4.4 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 24,930 $22.76 $29.62 $61,610 16.6 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists (6) $17.10 $18.38 $38,230 3.4 %
  19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists 40 $25.25 $31.97 $66,500 7.2 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 190 $24.03 $24.37 $50,690 2.6 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (6) $17.47 $19.66 $40,890 8.6 %
  19-1041 Epidemiologists 80 $23.06 $23.88 $49,670 7.9 %
  19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 150 $22.86 $24.33 $50,610 5.7 %
  19-2031 Chemists 2,440 $20.36 $23.48 $48,850 10.4 %
  19-2032 Materials Scientists 30 $31.86 $32.62 $67,850 8.5 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 540 $21.86 $25.04 $52,080 6.8 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 50 $24.49 $25.62 $53,290 5.9 %
  19-3011 Economists (6) $31.44 $36.63 $76,200 13.3 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 1,740 $27.04 $29.71 $61,800 5.2 %
  19-3022 Survey Researchers (6) $10.42 $12.12 $25,220 6.0 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 900 $25.04 $31.25 $65,010 13.5 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 80 $22.58 $24.72 $51,420 3.6 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians (6) $16.23 $16.81 $34,960 5.6 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 340 $12.27 $13.77 $28,650 5.8 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians (6) $21.92 $21.05 $43,780 6.8 %
  19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 1,840 $19.54 $20.39 $42,410 4.7 %
  19-4051 Nuclear Technicians (6) $36.23 $34.42 $71,590 2.1 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 340 $18.69 $19.97 $41,530 3.1 %
  19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 50 $23.49 $22.26 $46,310 3.1 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 14,360 $15.66 $16.68 $34,690 2.6 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors (6) $11.35 $10.29 $21,400 3.4 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 3,450 $20.35 $20.61 $42,880 3.7 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 950 $13.12 $12.76 $26,540 4.5 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 1,760 $16.00 $16.86 $35,070 3.1 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 1,030 $19.17 $19.36 $40,260 4.7 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 400 $15.90 $16.36 $34,030 3.4 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 610 $18.20 $18.00 $37,440 4.1 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 1,190 $15.40 $15.26 $31,730 1.7 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 1,570 $11.08 $11.46 $23,840 2.4 %
  21-2011 Clergy 170 $17.43 $18.34 $38,150 3.1 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 16,280 $50.09 $51.87 $107,890 8.0 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 10,980 $63.05 $65.87 $137,010 9.3 %
  23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 130 $43.58 $41.58 $86,480 1.8 %
  23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 50 $19.57 $29.09 $60,500 12.6 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 240 $44.88 $32.18 $66,930 16.6 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 2,430 $21.00 $21.38 $44,470 4.0 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 400 $20.78 $20.52 $42,690 7.3 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (6) $18.65 $19.53 $40,630 3.5 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 124,620 $18.73 $18.88 $39,270 2.5 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 640 (4) (4) $66,970 4.5 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 480 (4) (4) $58,680 4.4 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary (6) (4) (4) $60,420 2.7 %
  25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary (6) (4) (4) $67,920 2.1 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (6) (4) (4) $69,220 3.2 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 190 (4) (4) $71,170 4.7 %
  25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $76,860 9.2 %
  25-1064 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary (6) (4) (4) $47,310 6.4 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $56,660 2.3 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 290 (4) (4) $54,440 2.9 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 200 (4) (4) $67,040 11.2 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 1,250 (4) (4) $62,000 4.8 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 730 (4) (4) $51,070 2.9 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 280 (4) (4) $48,890 2.4 %
  25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $60,110 3.5 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 650 (4) (4) $49,000 2.3 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (6) (4) (4) $54,770 2.8 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 500 (4) (4) $43,820 3.2 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $64,410 3.5 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 140 (4) (4) $55,620 2.8 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $46,340 4.6 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 1,100 $19.90 $20.64 $42,940 7.9 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 4,930 $8.37 $10.23 $21,270 4.2 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 1,970 (4) (4) $38,550 2.8 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 26,010 (4) (4) $41,660 1.3 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 13,800 (4) (4) $42,720 0.9 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 360 (4) (4) $44,880 1.2 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 15,920 (4) (4) $44,390 1.0 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,780 (4) (4) $47,160 1.5 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 2,640 (4) (4) $42,320 1.5 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 840 (4) (4) $42,770 1.3 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 940 (4) (4) $42,840 2.0 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 840 $18.32 $17.74 $36,900 4.4 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 2,430 $11.78 $16.36 $34,030 15.0 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 240 $20.83 $25.31 $52,650 9.5 %
  25-4021 Librarians 1,880 $22.64 $22.45 $46,690 1.2 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 570 $10.63 $11.84 $24,630 5.7 %
  25-9011 Audio-Visual Collections Specialists 90 $11.24 $12.06 $25,080 4.0 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 1,250 $26.83 $26.12 $54,330 2.6 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 14,350 (4) (4) $16,380 2.1 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 18,640 $16.97 $19.98 $41,570 4.6 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 280 $35.32 $36.15 $75,200 4.9 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 200 $16.70 $16.81 $34,970 2.9 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 330 $18.99 $20.23 $42,070 3.8 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 1,120 $28.36 $29.33 $61,010 4.6 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 810 $8.49 $9.45 $19,660 5.6 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 2,750 $17.33 $19.96 $41,520 16.6 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 380 $16.50 $20.38 $42,380 9.2 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 870 $10.25 $12.18 $25,330 7.5 %
  27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers 60 $17.49 $19.30 $40,150 6.6 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 510 (4) (4) $53,060 5.1 %
  27-2021 Athletes and Sports Competitors 120 (4) (4) $75,230 20.0 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 1,030 (4) (4) $34,360 8.1 %
  27-2023 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 40 (4) (4) $32,390 17.6 %
  27-2032 Choreographers 320 $17.27 $18.99 $39,500 10.4 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 290 (4) (4) $39,030 21.2 %
  27-3010 Announcers 480 $11.43 $16.44 $34,200 15.3 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 280 $19.04 $22.01 $45,780 10.7 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 1,510 $20.55 $22.20 $46,180 4.4 %
  27-3041 Editors 640 $20.49 $22.53 $46,870 7.1 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 1,440 $22.97 $23.21 $48,270 3.2 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 160 $20.59 $21.69 $45,110 5.1 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 540 $12.27 $13.26 $27,590 4.4 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 390 $17.29 $18.37 $38,200 5.5 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 300 $14.22 $16.73 $34,800 7.9 %
  27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 150 $19.72 $21.47 $44,650 6.5 %
  27-4021 Photographers 790 $9.72 $10.94 $22,760 5.4 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 80 $18.74 $19.26 $40,050 13.2 %
  27-4032 Film and Video Editors 60 $17.88 $19.49 $40,540 7.4 %
 
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 92,490 $21.94 $26.80 $55,750 5.6 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors 230 $40.35 $53.38 $111,020 23.4 %
  29-1020 Dentists 1,970 $50.10 $64.20 $133,530 24.1 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 540 $20.27 $20.40 $42,430 1.8 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 340 $37.46 $33.88 $70,470 19.0 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 4,460 $37.83 $36.81 $76,570 1.5 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists (6) $20.25 $42.75 $88,920 25.5 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (6) (5) $94.17 $195,870 11.6 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists (6) $63.10 $64.20 $133,540 4.8 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists (6) $67.13 $71.87 $149,500 10.1 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 570 $36.38 $36.35 $75,610 2.3 %
  29-1081 Podiatrists 50 $58.91 $72.13 $150,030 17.2 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 33,650 $24.14 $24.60 $51,170 1.6 %
  29-1121 Audiologists (6) $23.76 $24.33 $50,610 1.7 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 980 $26.49 $28.22 $58,710 3.8 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 1,470 $31.49 $30.64 $63,740 3.3 %
  29-1124 Radiation Therapists 220 $25.57 $25.71 $53,470 3.9 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 150 $16.17 $15.94 $33,160 9.4 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 1,570 $19.16 $19.46 $40,470 1.6 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 1,300 $22.00 $22.79 $47,400 1.6 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 1,020 $40.15 $59.82 $124,430 21.4 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 2,120 $20.50 $20.87 $43,400 1.6 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 2,020 $13.15 $13.63 $28,360 1.8 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists (6) $34.91 $33.72 $70,140 4.9 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 500 $17.06 $17.18 $35,730 1.5 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 480 $22.18 $22.12 $46,000 2.0 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 320 $24.21 $24.82 $51,620 5.2 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 2,500 $18.65 $19.05 $39,620 1.5 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 2,740 $11.82 $12.12 $25,210 4.2 %
  29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 190 $11.32 $12.00 $24,960 4.2 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 4,810 $11.80 $11.42 $23,750 4.3 %
  29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians 430 $11.24 $11.86 $24,680 5.6 %
  29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 360 $15.29 $15.12 $31,450 2.5 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 1,240 $14.79 $14.52 $30,200 1.8 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 1,000 $10.82 $11.14 $23,160 5.6 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 9,370 $16.66 $17.57 $36,540 2.6 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 1,640 $11.02 $12.04 $25,050 2.0 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 1,640 $6.42 $7.98 $16,600 14.2 %
  29-2091 Orthotists and Prosthetists (6) $27.83 $28.89 $60,090 7.0 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 810 $22.17 $24.26 $50,450 3.2 %
  29-9091 Athletic Trainers 130 (4) (4) $40,100 4.8 %
 
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