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May 2003 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Atlanta, GA MSA



For metropolitan area definitions used by the OES survey, see the MSA definitions page.


These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in the Atlanta, GA MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Georgia. 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 Atlanta, GA MSA:


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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 2,124,780 $14.38 $18.64 $38,760 1.2 %
 
 
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 145,150 $37.59 $43.78 $91,050 1.1 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 9,580 (5) $82.54 $171,680 3.8 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 43,980 $35.91 $42.91 $89,250 1.9 %
  11-1031 Legislators 160 $24.36 $22.46 $46,710 29.7 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 1,550 $38.47 $43.57 $90,620 7.1 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 4,600 $38.63 $43.34 $90,140 3.4 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 10,620 $42.97 $48.32 $100,490 2.9 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 1,260 $28.95 $34.84 $72,470 4.8 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 5,820 $27.95 $31.51 $65,540 2.7 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 7,860 $45.88 $48.79 $101,480 2.2 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 13,000 $40.91 $44.51 $92,570 5.9 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 4,210 $34.35 $38.02 $79,070 2.0 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 2,430 $34.32 $37.35 $77,690 2.5 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 1,850 $31.64 $35.90 $74,680 3.4 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 2,670 $32.15 $34.97 $72,740 3.3 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 3,470 $32.18 $34.19 $71,110 3.0 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 620 $20.99 $22.28 $46,330 5.5 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 3,460 (4) (4) $80,710 5.1 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 1,650 $31.70 $37.07 $77,100 3.1 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 4,050 $40.38 $44.14 $91,810 2.1 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 3,390 $20.19 $21.15 $44,000 3.0 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 180 $20.41 $20.45 $42,550 6.0 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers (6) $19.42 $23.45 $48,780 6.4 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 3,050 $32.26 $35.38 $73,590 3.1 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 890 $44.15 $46.63 $96,990 8.1 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 110 $29.52 $29.90 $62,180 0.9 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 3,040 $21.76 $32.05 $66,660 23.6 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 1,110 $23.96 $27.57 $57,340 7.2 %
 
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 94,050 $24.82 $27.88 $57,980 3.3 %
  13-1011 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 80 $17.66 $21.88 $45,510 12.5 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 280 $18.87 $20.84 $43,340 2.9 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 3,550 $25.17 $46.71 $97,150 26.0 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 3,560 $22.69 $24.16 $50,250 1.9 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 3,880 $24.01 $25.59 $53,220 2.5 %
  13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 150 $23.42 $23.28 $48,410 4.4 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 2,890 $22.36 $23.45 $48,770 4.8 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 2,930 $26.39 $30.08 $62,560 8.8 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists (6) $23.03 $23.89 $49,690 6.2 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 2,700 $19.43 $21.28 $44,260 3.1 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 1,570 $21.74 $23.67 $49,220 2.7 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 4,510 $25.66 $26.00 $54,080 2.4 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 10,040 $29.94 $35.02 $72,840 8.4 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 930 $18.39 $20.29 $42,210 2.9 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 14,750 $23.77 $25.19 $52,390 1.1 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 900 $16.88 $18.94 $39,400 2.8 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 1,140 $25.86 $26.91 $55,980 3.3 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 1,630 $18.76 $22.82 $47,460 5.5 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 4,240 $30.29 $34.83 $72,440 6.0 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 1,310 $26.64 $32.50 $67,600 8.5 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 2,630 $23.92 $27.98 $58,200 6.2 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 670 $30.18 $31.52 $65,560 7.3 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 330 $17.96 $20.70 $43,050 5.8 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 3,950 $22.24 $23.98 $49,880 5.0 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 1,990 $19.04 $20.55 $42,740 3.7 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 970 $11.20 $11.97 $24,890 5.3 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science 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 Science Occupations 79,510 $28.78 $30.37 $63,170 1.8 %
  15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research (6) $28.14 $30.71 $63,880 4.7 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 8,890 $29.01 $29.84 $62,070 2.2 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 13,690 $27.51 $31.69 $65,910 2.0 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 10,680 $34.03 $35.50 $73,850 2.4 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 12,990 $19.29 $20.23 $42,070 3.2 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 14,570 $33.62 $35.11 $73,030 4.4 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 2,830 $33.38 $34.07 $70,870 3.4 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 5,690 $27.51 $28.27 $58,800 1.3 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 4,470 $30.71 $31.13 $64,750 2.9 %
  15-2011 Actuaries 200 $36.38 $41.60 $86,530 4.3 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 1,780 $24.23 $27.12 $56,410 5.1 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 240 $30.29 $30.53 $63,500 9.5 %
  15-2091 Mathematical Technicians 200 $15.53 $16.01 $33,300 2.9 %
 
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 35,730 $26.66 $27.87 $57,980 1.9 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 2,620 $30.25 $30.62 $63,700 3.7 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects (6) $35.44 $29.37 $61,090 20.6 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 130 $21.58 $23.24 $48,340 4.6 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 900 $17.29 $18.25 $37,950 3.8 %
  17-2011 Aerospace Engineers (6) $36.11 $35.68 $74,210 2.1 %
  17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 50 $29.73 $28.91 $60,130 2.6 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 360 $34.23 $34.20 $71,140 7.4 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 3,340 $27.21 $30.38 $63,180 3.3 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 830 $35.85 $36.38 $75,660 3.0 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 2,160 $32.22 $33.12 $68,890 1.9 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 2,620 $31.65 $32.65 $67,910 2.4 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 660 $30.28 $30.64 $63,740 6.2 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 540 $30.08 $31.28 $65,050 1.8 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 2,860 $31.06 $31.26 $65,010 1.7 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 80 $26.23 $27.27 $56,720 3.1 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 2,040 $29.16 $30.02 $62,440 1.8 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 880 $19.30 $19.32 $40,190 2.2 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 380 $22.83 $23.33 $48,520 3.8 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 530 $18.22 $19.71 $41,000 3.2 %
  17-3021 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians (6) $27.38 $27.35 $56,890 2.2 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 1,230 $14.78 $15.71 $32,670 5.7 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 4,030 $22.05 $21.83 $45,410 2.4 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 190 $17.51 $17.73 $36,880 5.4 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 190 $13.09 $15.77 $32,800 6.5 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 1,070 $19.31 $22.90 $47,640 8.5 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 290 $20.11 $20.99 $43,650 3.2 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 630 $13.26 $14.50 $30,160 4.0 %
 
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 (6) $22.49 $25.22 $52,450 3.1 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 150 $26.89 $27.65 $57,510 8.6 %
  19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists (6) $30.67 $33.01 $68,670 15.3 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 470 $30.22 $31.06 $64,600 9.7 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 120 $20.94 $23.54 $48,960 3.8 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 30 $29.84 $30.84 $64,150 3.6 %
  19-1032 Foresters 40 $34.52 $31.62 $65,770 16.3 %
  19-1041 Epidemiologists 110 $24.23 $25.37 $52,770 4.5 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 320 $43.00 $41.03 $85,340 4.4 %
  19-2012 Physicists 40 $42.22 $41.96 $87,280 2.7 %
  19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 50 $34.58 $35.33 $73,480 1.7 %
  19-2031 Chemists 1,010 $25.83 $28.17 $58,590 3.7 %
  19-2032 Materials Scientists (6) $26.59 $27.15 $56,480 13.6 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 590 $22.67 $24.84 $51,670 5.4 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 220 $22.60 $24.40 $50,750 3.3 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 60 $32.80 $32.87 $68,360 1.5 %
  19-3011 Economists 200 $33.29 $36.99 $76,930 8.7 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 2,330 $25.85 $27.45 $57,090 2.5 %
  19-3022 Survey Researchers 530 $9.93 $10.70 $22,250 6.5 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists (6) $22.64 $26.40 $54,910 7.4 %
  19-3041 Sociologists (6) $48.66 $43.22 $89,890 9.3 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 270 $24.43 $25.39 $52,800 1.7 %
  19-3093 Historians 60 $20.09 $21.46 $44,630 4.8 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 80 $15.86 $16.47 $34,260 4.8 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 340 $14.89 $15.74 $32,730 4.3 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 810 $16.13 $16.79 $34,910 2.9 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 290 $17.05 $20.13 $41,860 5.9 %
  19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 170 $15.37 $16.36 $34,030 4.0 %
 
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 15,700 $16.81 $18.91 $39,330 5.3 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 360 $14.03 $14.45 $30,050 6.9 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 2,670 $27.42 $26.60 $55,330 2.0 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 100 $20.44 $22.96 $47,760 7.6 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 290 $17.24 $17.99 $37,410 1.5 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 780 $16.18 $16.72 $34,770 3.1 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 2,040 $16.26 $17.74 $36,890 2.3 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 1,330 $17.53 $18.66 $38,810 2.2 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 520 $16.34 $17.27 $35,920 4.3 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 1,780 $24.07 $24.97 $51,940 9.8 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 1,340 $15.91 $16.77 $34,880 2.1 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 2,600 $11.00 $11.73 $24,390 3.2 %
  21-2011 Clergy 240 $22.29 $21.07 $43,830 5.1 %
 
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 19,790 $22.94 $34.02 $70,760 6.5 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 10,100 $39.79 $47.48 $98,760 7.6 %
  23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 490 $24.85 $27.53 $57,250 5.0 %
  23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators (6) $35.45 $32.62 $67,850 9.5 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 440 $44.66 $43.78 $91,070 4.8 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 4,750 $18.54 $20.32 $42,270 3.3 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks (6) $6.35 $9.46 $19,680 7.5 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 360 $20.99 $23.67 $49,230 4.7 %
 
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 123,000 $19.16 $19.23 $40,000 3.3 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 1,080 (4) (4) $80,940 2.8 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 370 (4) (4) $74,610 6.6 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 390 (4) (4) $48,540 3.1 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 210 (4) (4) $66,040 5.8 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $63,570 1.7 %
  25-1061 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $62,750 10.0 %
  25-1062 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $55,430 3.1 %
  25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 230 (4) (4) $79,900 2.4 %
  25-1064 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $63,640 5.4 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (6) (4) (4) $62,390 1.5 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (6) (4) (4) $58,230 2.2 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 210 (4) (4) $57,800 2.5 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 450 (4) (4) $75,190 8.0 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 380 (4) (4) $53,850 3.2 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 840 (4) (4) $52,240 2.7 %
  25-1082 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $48,960 1.7 %
  25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $56,460 2.2 %
  25-1112 Law Teachers, Postsecondary 190 (4) (4) $116,600 4.2 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 610 (4) (4) $49,090 3.0 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 300 (4) (4) $46,920 4.0 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 600 (4) (4) $48,900 3.1 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 240 (4) (4) $50,050 5.2 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 260 (4) (4) $56,070 4.0 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 220 (4) (4) $56,420 4.7 %
  25-1191 Graduate Teaching Assistants 1,410 (4) (4) $15,610 12.1 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $47,050 5.1 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 2,850 $18.49 $19.72 $41,020 3.3 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 8,740 $8.56 $9.52 $19,790 4.2 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 2,890 (4) (4) $42,670 2.5 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 28,680 (4) (4) $45,840 1.1 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 9,410 (4) (4) $45,720 1.2 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School (6) (4) (4) $42,740 2.3 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 13,740 (4) (4) $45,490 1.9 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 730 (4) (4) $51,420 2.0 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 2,830 (4) (4) $45,650 1.7 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 1,720 (4) (4) $45,650 1.5 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,510 (4) (4) $46,860 1.7 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 720 $22.21 $22.36 $46,500 4.6 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 1,830 $9.78 $12.82 $26,660 9.6 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 230 $14.91 $17.00 $35,360 3.6 %
  25-4021 Librarians 1,560 $25.61 $25.24 $52,510 1.7 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 770 $12.14 $11.94 $24,830 5.1 %
  25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors 60 $18.64 $19.96 $41,520 7.3 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 3,960 $23.14 $23.66 $49,210 2.5 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 22,690 (4) (4) $17,930 2.9 %
 
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 24,500 $17.94 $21.51 $44,750 3.8 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 430 $36.33 $36.24 $75,390 6.3 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 450 $22.49 $24.49 $50,930 5.5 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 290 $21.56 $23.20 $48,250 3.9 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 1,190 $7.16 $8.72 $18,130 10.5 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 2,230 $20.98 $21.03 $43,750 2.7 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 2,140 $19.49 $22.14 $46,040 6.8 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers (6) $10.08 $10.96 $22,790 3.4 %
  27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers 110 $18.77 $19.26 $40,070 4.3 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 2,160 (4) (4) $59,660 5.6 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 660 (4) (4) $35,150 5.4 %
  27-2023 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (6) (4) (4) $48,080 6.0 %
  27-2032 Choreographers (6) $10.74 $13.13 $27,300 7.7 %
  27-2041 Music Directors and Composers (6) (4) (4) $45,380 9.3 %
  27-3010 Announcers 500 $10.84 $14.42 $29,990 8.8 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 700 $15.99 $23.25 $48,360 11.3 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 1,550 $20.69 $22.60 $47,010 2.7 %
  27-3041 Editors 1,550 $18.21 $21.66 $45,050 8.6 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 770 $26.73 $27.76 $57,730 3.4 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 600 $21.82 $24.64 $51,260 8.3 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 160 $16.88 $16.90 $35,160 4.1 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 490 $13.65 $15.10 $31,410 4.0 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians (6) $16.53 $19.16 $39,850 6.4 %
  27-4013 Radio Operators 150 $15.86 $15.98 $33,230 3.7 %
  27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians (6) $19.80 $21.99 $45,730 4.8 %
  27-4021 Photographers 850 $12.06 $14.03 $29,170 8.0 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 730 $11.47 $18.70 $38,910 26.6 %
  27-4032 Film and Video Editors 360 $16.93 $20.58 $42,800 4.5 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner 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 Practitioner and Technical Occupations 79,070 $21.75 $26.82 $55,790 4.1 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors (6) $24.04 $28.25 $58,760 15.7 %
  29-1020 Dentists 860 $44.01 $58.76 $122,230 20.8 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 580 $21.46 $22.86 $47,550 3.5 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 120 $50.34 $52.98 $110,210 7.0 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 2,930 $39.45 $37.43 $77,860 2.0 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists (6) (5) $101.20 $210,500 13.3 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 1,830 (5) $75.23 $156,470 4.8 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 570 (5) $73.53 $152,940 9.2 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 140 (5) $96.39 $200,490 7.1 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General 220 (5) $76.77 $159,680 5.4 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists (6) $56.60 $54.11 $112,550 9.9 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 850 (5) $89.98 $187,150 6.0 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 640 $36.23 $39.34 $81,830 10.1 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 28,540 $23.67 $23.85 $49,610 1.1 %
  29-1121 Audiologists (6) $20.12 $20.80 $43,260 2.9 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 1,170 $23.26 $24.18 $50,290 5.3 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 1,300 $27.10 $29.08 $60,480 2.3 %
  29-1124 Radiation Therapists (6) $28.00 $45.20 $94,010 9.2 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 210 $15.31 $15.73 $32,710 2.5 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 1,350 $18.91 $19.23 $40,000 1.2 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 690 $24.05 $24.79 $51,550 3.4 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 480 $35.81 $41.77 $86,880 10.6 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 2,500 $20.69 $21.12 $43,920 2.3 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 2,120 $13.03 $13.56 $28,210 3.4 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 2,660 $24.53 $22.71 $47,240 10.4 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 420 $16.44 $17.66 $36,740 3.7 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 410 $22.47 $22.65 $47,110 2.5 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 140 $23.60 $23.09 $48,030 3.5 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 2,030 $21.08 $21.08 $43,840 1.5 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 2,680 $12.38 $12.74 $26,500 2.3 %
  29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 150 $12.27 $17.34 $36,080 14.8 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 2,970 $10.64 $10.88 $22,640 1.8 %
  29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians 480 $12.61 $13.10 $27,250 6.9 %
  29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 410 $17.25 $17.19 $35,760