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May 2003 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Colorado

These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in Colorado. 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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All Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 2,112,700 $14.82 $18.50 $38,470 0.6 %
 
Management Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 110,060 $35.90 $40.87 $85,000 0.7 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 3,390 (5) $76.49 $159,110 1.7 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 31,620 $40.37 $46.64 $97,010 1.0 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 1,610 $27.72 $31.13 $64,750 2.8 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 3,510 $38.36 $41.49 $86,290 1.4 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 5,160 $36.19 $42.84 $89,100 6.3 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 1,170 $30.69 $35.05 $72,900 4.6 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 4,070 $29.44 $32.10 $66,770 1.6 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 4,790 $46.08 $47.88 $99,580 1.3 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 8,090 $37.82 $42.19 $87,740 1.4 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 2,470 $33.65 $36.02 $74,920 1.4 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 1,800 $34.67 $37.72 $78,470 1.7 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 1,110 $35.27 $37.70 $78,420 2.3 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 1,530 $30.34 $31.82 $66,190 1.8 %
  11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 120 $23.26 $23.35 $48,560 5.2 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 5,160 $33.06 $36.37 $75,650 4.1 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 860 $16.58 $17.87 $37,180 3.3 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 3,320 (4) (4) $69,050 1.7 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 1,200 $29.82 $34.04 $70,790 3.4 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 5,010 $48.04 $50.64 $105,320 2.0 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 2,610 $20.53 $24.31 $50,570 4.6 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 200 $17.77 $20.73 $43,120 8.2 %
  11-9071 Gaming Managers 80 $21.10 $23.67 $49,240 8.8 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 670 $19.54 $20.74 $43,130 3.2 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 3,350 $32.21 $34.61 $71,990 1.6 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 1,050 $41.79 $42.49 $88,370 2.0 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 370 $23.14 $23.90 $49,700 0.9 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 4,700 $20.83 $25.49 $53,030 5.9 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 1,960 $20.78 $22.88 $47,590 2.3 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
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 94,950 $24.38 $27.74 $57,700 1.6 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 160 $21.21 $22.86 $47,550 5.2 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 2,410 $17.47 $19.25 $40,030 2.9 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 4,570 $23.32 $24.97 $51,930 2.6 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 3,760 $23.44 $26.12 $54,330 4.9 %
  13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 230 $24.56 $24.23 $50,410 1.4 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 2,450 $24.48 $25.11 $52,240 1.4 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 4,020 $24.48 $25.56 $53,170 1.7 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 180 $32.59 $31.28 $65,050 7.0 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 2,750 $20.10 $22.93 $47,690 5.2 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 1,420 $22.07 $23.57 $49,020 1.9 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 4,020 $22.29 $23.91 $49,730 2.9 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 7,130 $30.80 $39.02 $81,150 7.8 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 1,020 $17.94 $18.92 $39,350 2.8 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 17,950 $24.23 $28.26 $58,780 3.3 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 2,180 $21.18 $26.91 $55,970 14.1 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 1,020 $26.06 $27.25 $56,690 2.6 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 1,340 $21.92 $22.94 $47,710 4.3 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 3,050 $27.49 $31.08 $64,650 5.4 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 860 $21.00 $28.60 $59,490 10.6 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 1,510 $27.69 $29.18 $60,700 4.2 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 240 $32.39 $34.26 $71,260 2.3 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 1,220 $14.43 $16.40 $34,120 5.8 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 7,010 $24.36 $32.21 $66,990 5.4 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 870 $25.56 $26.85 $55,850 1.0 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 850 $17.29 $17.69 $36,800 4.9 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations top
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 75,260 $31.59 $32.33 $67,250 1.3 %
  15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 200 $40.52 $42.19 $87,760 4.7 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 10,250 $32.49 $32.89 $68,410 1.9 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 13,690 $35.35 $37.14 $77,240 4.3 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 9,120 $37.66 $37.80 $78,620 1.1 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 11,010 $20.72 $22.86 $47,540 2.5 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 11,350 $33.12 $33.07 $68,780 1.8 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 2,900 $27.85 $29.67 $61,720 1.8 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 6,610 $30.16 $31.29 $65,070 1.2 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 3,970 $31.08 $31.10 $64,690 2.6 %
  15-2011 Actuaries 190 $37.01 $36.70 $76,330 2.9 %
  15-2021 Mathematicians 40 $40.75 $38.80 $80,710 2.1 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 750 $28.11 $28.98 $60,280 2.3 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 390 $27.05 $28.85 $60,010 2.9 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
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 53,700 $27.52 $29.36 $61,070 1.1 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 2,100 $26.35 $28.38 $59,040 2.6 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 1,050 $22.86 $23.94 $49,800 5.5 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 360 $27.05 $26.63 $55,390 4.7 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 1,450 $21.19 $21.82 $45,380 1.9 %
  17-2011 Aerospace Engineers 2,300 $33.57 $34.28 $71,300 3.1 %
  17-2021 Agricultural Engineers (6) $30.08 $29.97 $62,340 4.8 %
  17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 110 $30.59 $30.23 $62,880 2.0 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 360 $35.14 $35.23 $73,270 2.0 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 6,010 $28.95 $31.10 $64,680 2.0 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 1,640 $40.54 $41.44 $86,190 2.0 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 5,090 $32.91 $34.01 $70,740 1.5 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 5,210 $33.62 $35.53 $73,890 2.6 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 1,060 $31.28 $31.73 $66,010 2.5 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 360 $31.71 $32.47 $67,540 3.5 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 2,770 $33.32 $33.85 $70,400 1.7 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 390 $33.69 $34.55 $71,860 2.3 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 4,500 $30.61 $31.85 $66,250 2.0 %
  17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 270 $32.07 $33.62 $69,930 6.0 %
  17-2161 Nuclear Engineers (6) $38.07 $42.15 $87,680 9.6 %
  17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 410 $43.40 $42.48 $88,350 2.5 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 1,910 $18.56 $18.82 $39,140 1.7 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 560 $19.82 $21.03 $43,730 3.0 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 980 $18.41 $20.03 $41,650 2.8 %
  17-3021 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 500 $26.27 $26.45 $55,030 3.5 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 1,570 $18.61 $18.65 $38,790 3.8 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 3,630 $20.43 $20.41 $42,460 3.0 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 340 $20.38 $20.63 $42,900 2.2 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 500 $17.46 $19.40 $40,360 6.9 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 990 $20.63 $22.39 $46,570 2.9 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 700 $20.99 $20.69 $43,030 3.4 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 1,110 $18.25 $18.09 $37,630 2.4 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
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 25,380 $22.97 $25.44 $52,920 2.3 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 330 $24.99 $26.61 $55,350 3.9 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists (6) $31.40 $31.08 $64,650 3.6 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 480 $25.66 $26.38 $54,870 5.4 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 460 $24.56 $25.24 $52,510 1.3 %
  19-1032 Foresters 200 $24.99 $25.90 $53,880 1.4 %
  19-2012 Physicists 330 $43.31 $44.38 $92,320 3.8 %
  19-2031 Chemists 1,370 $27.12 $29.46 $61,270 3.8 %
  19-2032 Materials Scientists (6) $43.32 $42.85 $89,120 2.0 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 1,400 $26.66 $27.60 $57,410 3.8 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 1,360 $34.29 $35.59 $74,030 4.3 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 460 $31.89 $33.08 $68,800 2.5 %
  19-3011 Economists (6) $35.31 $35.07 $72,960 1.6 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 2,510 $29.43 $31.92 $66,400 2.8 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 1,620 $25.36 $25.85 $53,770 3.2 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 900 $24.03 $24.46 $50,880 2.1 %
  19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists 150 $18.50 $20.35 $42,320 1.4 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 100 $13.38 $15.13 $31,480 5.7 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians (6) $15.32 $16.30 $33,890 1.9 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 1,110 $17.39 $17.93 $37,300 2.4 %
  19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 440 $17.78 $18.52 $38,530 8.5 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 450 $18.29 $19.70 $40,980 3.3 %
  19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 190 $21.56 $21.40 $44,510 2.0 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians (6) $12.45 $13.36 $27,780 0.5 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations top
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 22,510 $16.34 $17.75 $36,930 2.0 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 1,420 $13.01 $13.73 $28,560 2.6 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 2,810 $21.58 $22.20 $46,180 2.2 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 2,010 $14.38 $16.19 $33,670 4.2 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 1,380 $12.91 $14.69 $30,560 5.2 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 3,720 $18.22 $18.77 $39,050 2.4 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 1,300 $19.35 $19.46 $40,470 2.0 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 960 $16.52 $18.34 $38,150 3.7 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 810 $16.13 $18.21 $37,880 5.3 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 1,570 $25.10 $24.58 $51,130 1.0 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 2,940 $12.37 $12.89 $26,820 1.9 %
  21-2011 Clergy 320 $16.44 $17.91 $37,250 13.8 %
  21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education 180 $16.72 $17.50 $36,400 6.2 %
 
Legal Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 14,090 $28.75 $35.10 $73,010 4.8 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 7,600 $41.05 $45.92 $95,520 5.5 %
  23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 110 $22.94 $24.82 $51,630 13.8 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 290 $41.49 $42.22 $87,810 4.3 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 3,250 $19.80 $20.56 $42,770 2.0 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters 480 $23.09 $25.52 $53,090 2.8 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 270 $17.71 $17.84 $37,110 2.5 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (6) $17.28 $22.87 $47,560 18.1 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations top
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 118,900 $17.14 $19.39 $40,330 2.9 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 970 (4) (4) $61,170 7.2 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 500 (4) (4) $52,940 5.4 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 460 (4) (4) $52,410 3.0 %
  25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 260 (4) (4) $76,890 4.7 %
  25-1041 Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $47,140 15.1 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 760 (4) (4) $72,210 6.6 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 220 (4) (4) $60,500 3.6 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 150 (4) (4) $64,590 4.0 %
  25-1061 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $60,930 3.2 %
  25-1062 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (6) (4) (4) $58,970 3.6 %
  25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $62,930 4.3 %
  25-1064 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $57,960 3.0 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $61,670 3.0 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 410 (4) (4) $56,430 6.2 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 210 (4) (4) $55,850 3.3 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 620 (4) (4) $53,070 1.8 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 720 (4) (4) $49,770 1.8 %
  25-1082 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $53,410 5.1 %
  25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 190 (4) (4) $75,780 17.6 %
  25-1113 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary (6) (4) (4) $57,910 7.6 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 910 (4) (4) $51,280 2.6 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 200 (4) (4) $51,890 2.3 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 800 (4) (4) $47,080 2.9 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 420 (4) (4) $50,060 2.6 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 270 (4) (4) $54,760 3.0 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 290 (4) (4) $50,270 7.8 %
  25-1192 Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $40,920 10.2 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (6) (4) (4) $42,250 3.1 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary (6) $22.00 $23.06 $47,960 4.8 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 5,400 $10.18 $10.88 $22,640 2.5 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 2,550 (4) (4) $39,280 2.1 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 22,160 (4) (4) $40,010 2.3 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 10,540 (4) (4) $40,850 1.8 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 13,870 (4) (4) $43,870 1.4 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 800 (4) (4) $42,310 3.4 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 2,460 (4) (4) $45,690 1.4 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 1,180 (4) (4) $43,010 1.4 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,440 (4) (4) $45,400 1.7 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 320 $15.82 $16.48 $34,280 4.0 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 3,350 $13.83 $15.46 $32,150 9.4 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 390 $16.44 $19.68 $40,930 2.9 %
  25-4021 Librarians 1,820 $21.32 $21.90 $45,550 3.1 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 2,000 $12.06 $12.42 $25,840 1.5 %
  25-9011 Audio-Visual Collections Specialists 80 $15.94 $16.95 $35,250 5.6 %
  25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors 40 $17.90 $20.94 $43,550 9.7 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 1,360 $21.80 $24.39 $50,730 7.2 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 18,920 (4) (4) $20,810 1.4 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
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 31,030 $17.63 $21.30 $44,310 3.5 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 410 $26.87 $29.85 $62,080 6.0 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 200 $15.08 $16.21 $33,720 8.6 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 510 $24.03 $25.00 $52,000 4.6 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 790 $20.86 $22.19 $46,150 2.9 %
  27-1022 Fashion Designers 130 $18.16 $21.86 $45,460 5.7 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 1,550 $10.47 $11.27 $23,450 3.6 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 2,750 $17.38 $18.35 $38,160 2.2 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers (6) $29.97 $30.33 $63,090 13.5 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 690 $10.36 $11.78 $24,500 4.2 %
  27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers 120 $15.18 $16.54 $34,400 5.4 %
  27-2011 Actors 270 (4) (4) $35,360 10.5 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 1,160 (4) (4) $55,980 4.8 %
  27-2021 Athletes and Sports Competitors 370 (4) (4) $168,800 11.5 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts (6) (4) (4) $33,910 9.0 %
  27-2023 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 500 (4) (4) $28,180 6.5 %
  27-2031 Dancers (6) $9.15 $8.94 $18,600 9.0 %
  27-2032 Choreographers 230 $14.66 $13.51 $28,110 5.0 %
  27-2041 Music Directors and Composers 40 (4) (4) $41,280 10.8 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 700 (4) (4) $90,180 17.1 %
  27-3010 Announcers 790 $10.64 $14.48 $30,110 6.4 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 1,190 $20.02 $23.54 $48,970 8.3 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 3,430 $19.59 $22.23 $46,230 5.5 %
  27-3041 Editors 2,360 $20.23 $21.85 $45,440 3.5 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 1,280 $25.15 $25.78 $53,610 3.3 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 800 $19.18 $21.45 $44,620 3.6 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators (6) $20.66 $20.88 $43,430 2.9 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 670 $14.00 $15.20 $31,610 4.8 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 640 $14.13 $14.72 $30,630 4.6 %
  27-4021 Photographers 990 $14.93 $16.32 $33,950 6.4 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 550 $14.90 $15.25 $31,720 9.1 %
  27-4032 Film and Video Editors 260 $23.99 $26.27 $54,640 7.2 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations top
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 86,480 $22.13 $27.46 $57,120 2.2 %
  29-1020 Dentists 1,570 (5) $80.70 $167,860 6.8 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 620 $19.24 $19.27 $40,090 2.9 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 390 $38.58 $40.57 $84,380 6.1 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 2,920 $37.50 $36.57 $76,060 1.3 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists (6) (5) $96.65 $201,040 8.2 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 520 $56.47 $63.46 $131,990 6.9 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 540 (5) $88.72 $184,540 8.8 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General 310 (5) $84.98 $176,760 7.6 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists 140 $69.53 $73.87 $153,660 5.6 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 2,170 (5) $99.18 $206,300 4.1 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 1,500 $28.16 $28.00 $58,240 3.5 %
  29-1081 Podiatrists (6) $56.27 $60.25 $125,320 12.8 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 29,630 $23.88 $24.12 $50,160 1.2 %
  29-1121 Audiologists 230 $22.65 $22.28 $46,340 1.9 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 1,700 $23.84 $24.17 $50,270 1.9 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 2,910 $24.88 $24.82 $51,630 1.7 %
  29-1124 Radiation Therapists 130 $26.66 $26.67 $55,470 1.6 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 310 $12.37 $13.32 $27,710 4.8 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 1,330 $19.11 $18.93 $39,380 1.4 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 1,670 $24.50 $24.43 $50,820 1.4 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 1,240 $25.04 $29.22 $60,790 9.9 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 1,860 $20.77 $20.81 $43,280 2.4 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 2,060 $15.14 $15.56 $32,370 1.5 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 2,860 $35.01 $32.30 $67,180 6.5 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 510 $17.36 $17.93 $37,290 2.2 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 600 $25.69 $26.80 $55,750 8.4 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 260 $24.27 $23.96 $49,830 1.4 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 2,110 $19.65 $19.71 $41,000 1.4 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 2,940 $13.85 $14.79