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May 2007 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metropolitan Division


For metropolitan and nonmetropolitan 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 Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metropolitan Division, a metropolitan division in Maryland.

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

Links to OES estimates for other areas and States

Major Occupational Groups in the Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metropolitan Division (Note--clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group):

All Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 568,020 $19.64 $25.06 $52,120 0.9 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 35,430 $49.69 $53.70 $111,690 1.1 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 880 (5) $81.36 $169,230 3.2 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 11,530 $54.87 $59.34 $123,430 1.6 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 140 $32.35 $35.49 $73,820 9.4 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 1,010 $45.42 $52.29 $108,750 3.8 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 1,450 $53.76 $58.41 $121,490 3.9 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 270 $54.14 $56.64 $117,820 6.9 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 1,180 $36.34 $40.03 $83,270 3.7 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 2,290 $59.19 $60.85 $126,570 2.4 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 2,740 $50.21 $54.86 $114,110 3.3 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 180 $41.79 $43.94 $91,400 3.9 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 200 $46.38 $46.81 $97,370 8.0 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other (8) $53.96 $55.49 $115,420 3.7 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 240 $45.66 $45.71 $95,080 3.0 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 460 $53.63 $53.54 $111,370 2.6 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 140 $38.47 $39.66 $82,500 3.9 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 1,750 $39.01 $42.84 $89,100 3.0 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 300 $19.18 $23.42 $48,710 7.9 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 950 (4) (4) $96,740 3.1 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 310 $40.87 $44.63 $92,820 8.2 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 1,230 $60.96 $62.01 $128,980 2.2 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 760 $23.13 $26.27 $54,640 4.2 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors 40 $31.39 $34.82 $72,420 13.6 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 100 $33.77 $45.31 $94,240 15.4 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 1,870 $43.77 $45.04 $93,680 4.1 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 1,120 $53.93 $57.82 $120,260 4.4 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 40 $30.54 $30.08 $62,560 2.0 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 950 $31.58 $36.26 $75,420 4.1 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 330 $32.05 $34.03 $70,790 4.5 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 2,240 $53.33 $53.68 $111,660 2.9 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 38,990 $31.99 $34.52 $71,800 1.3 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 550 $26.62 $28.77 $59,830 10.6 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 1,950 $30.25 $31.80 $66,140 1.4 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 1,120 $23.59 $25.35 $52,730 5.7 %
13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 80 $25.95 $25.96 $53,990 4.1 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 1,130 $33.11 $33.01 $68,660 2.4 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 1,220 $28.39 $30.58 $63,600 3.1 %
13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists (8) $32.62 $35.29 $73,400 12.1 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 950 $25.99 $31.05 $64,590 7.5 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 580 $30.78 $31.79 $66,120 2.3 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 1,720 $22.26 $27.29 $56,770 7.3 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 1,650 $34.58 $34.98 $72,770 3.3 %
13-1081 Logisticians 440 $38.35 $40.34 $83,910 4.9 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 5,300 $40.00 $41.47 $86,250 3.3 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 470 $20.53 $23.31 $48,470 4.9 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 7,280 $34.33 $36.51 $75,930 2.8 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 7,090 $32.62 $36.38 $75,660 3.1 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 130 $28.75 $29.16 $60,650 5.2 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 520 $39.49 $38.22 $79,500 3.0 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 410 $28.23 $32.38 $67,360 8.8 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 1,320 $33.23 $34.52 $71,800 2.6 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 770 $29.31 $35.52 $73,890 10.8 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 540 $25.96 $26.95 $56,050 6.1 %
13-2061 Financial Examiners 60 $23.68 $24.55 $51,070 2.5 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors 270 $17.14 $18.93 $39,370 10.2 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 2,040 $27.25 $32.92 $68,470 4.4 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers 490 $15.13 $18.00 $37,430 4.5 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other (8) $31.81 $34.68 $72,120 5.1 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 32,100 $39.81 $40.36 $83,950 1.7 %
15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 760 $50.21 $50.26 $104,530 2.8 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 2,880 $36.57 $37.90 $78,830 3.3 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 4,110 $43.43 $44.97 $93,540 4.7 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 4,750 $44.99 $45.06 $93,730 2.2 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 3,320 $24.07 $24.66 $51,290 1.7 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 5,280 $41.70 $41.94 $87,240 2.0 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 1,030 $36.35 $36.78 $76,490 3.3 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 2,920 $37.18 $39.38 $81,910 2.6 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 2,370 $42.39 $42.45 $88,300 1.9 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 3,050 $41.54 $40.10 $83,420 6.5 %
15-2011 Actuaries (8) $48.73 $49.94 $103,870 5.3 %
15-2021 Mathematicians 110 $54.30 $53.53 $111,350 2.2 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 660 $33.55 $38.05 $79,150 7.2 %
15-2041 Statisticians 650 $48.17 $48.43 $100,720 3.6 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 15,400 $37.31 $38.39 $79,860 4.1 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 710 $38.87 $40.63 $84,520 4.4 %
17-1012 Landscape Architects (8) $26.26 $27.11 $56,380 4.9 %
17-1022 Surveyors 310 $32.90 $31.89 $66,320 5.3 %
17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 250 $39.13 $39.44 $82,030 2.4 %
17-2041 Chemical Engineers 200 $40.39 $41.20 $85,690 3.9 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 1,750 $37.49 $39.94 $83,080 5.7 %
17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 1,060 $46.82 $47.32 $98,420 2.0 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 870 $44.79 $45.04 $93,690 2.3 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 780 $44.81 $44.93 $93,460 2.0 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 470 $42.29 $42.69 $88,790 3.4 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 70 $42.34 $42.50 $88,400 4.4 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 700 $31.73 $34.01 $70,740 3.0 %
17-2131 Materials Engineers 210 $47.26 $47.58 $98,960 4.3 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 1,360 $41.90 $40.70 $84,660 3.7 %
17-2161 Nuclear Engineers (8) $58.71 $57.23 $119,030 4.7 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 1,760 $50.32 $49.38 $102,710 4.8 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 550 $19.79 $20.60 $42,850 8.1 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 160 $24.52 $26.47 $55,050 2.8 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 100 $23.58 $23.53 $48,940 5.0 %
17-3019 Drafters, All Other (8) $18.29 $19.45 $40,460 8.0 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians (8) $26.74 $27.16 $56,490 5.8 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 770 $25.12 $25.52 $53,080 4.9 %
17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 60 $19.98 $20.59 $42,820 5.7 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 100 $30.43 $28.86 $60,020 5.0 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 280 $23.09 $24.84 $51,670 4.2 %
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 140 $26.29 $26.88 $55,910 4.2 %
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 920 $26.67 $28.53 $59,340 8.2 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 330 $21.17 $21.43 $44,570 5.8 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 16,270 $36.03 $38.63 $80,360 7.1 %
19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists 190 $21.93 $26.08 $54,250 18.3 %
19-1022 Microbiologists 900 $44.98 $47.32 $98,420 4.2 %
19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 120 $43.36 $40.79 $84,840 6.8 %
19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 2,260 $37.05 $40.80 $84,870 2.3 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 70 $34.57 $39.37 $81,890 8.4 %
19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 1,270 $46.09 $46.36 $96,430 2.7 %
19-1099 Life Scientists, All Other 380 $35.44 $37.99 $79,020 7.6 %
19-2012 Physicists 510 $53.46 $53.35 $110,970 2.6 %
19-2031 Chemists 1,770 $45.82 $47.34 $98,470 5.2 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 440 $39.41 $40.39 $84,000 4.3 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 120 $46.75 $45.95 $95,590 3.0 %
19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other 1,070 $49.51 $48.53 $100,930 4.6 %
19-3011 Economists (8) $52.85 $51.62 $107,380 2.5 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 1,670 $31.95 $35.48 $73,790 4.6 %
19-3022 Survey Researchers 920 $28.86 $29.38 $61,100 2.8 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 460 $31.89 $31.03 $64,550 14.8 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 140 $31.75 $30.74 $63,950 3.4 %
19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists (8) $16.10 $17.74 $36,910 2.1 %
19-3093 Historians (8) $23.27 $27.80 $57,830 10.6 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 390 $34.90 $37.03 $77,020 2.6 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 910 $23.77 $24.37 $50,700 3.6 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 390 $24.78 $25.80 $53,660 2.5 %
19-4061 Social Science Research Assistants 650 $19.58 $20.79 $43,240 5.6 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (8) $23.38 $23.99 $49,900 4.8 %
19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 610 $26.66 $26.98 $56,110 5.5 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 6,740 $22.27 $24.95 $51,910 9.9 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors (8) $17.97 $18.65 $38,800 7.6 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 1,180 $27.95 $29.87 $62,130 8.4 %
21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists (8) $21.04 $21.29 $44,290 11.9 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 170 $19.79 $20.13 $41,870 7.4 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 860 $12.43 $13.71 $28,510 5.7 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 740 $22.87 $23.95 $49,820 4.5 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 540 $26.96 $26.76 $55,660 2.2 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 200 $20.18 $21.81 $45,370 7.5 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 260 $16.55 $20.21 $42,040 7.1 %
21-1091 Health Educators 1,060 $41.89 $42.44 $88,270 2.7 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 1,120 $15.70 $16.56 $34,450 7.1 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 310 $20.68 $20.71 $43,070 8.1 %
21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education 30 $15.51 $16.45 $34,210 4.1 %
21-2099 Religious Workers, All Other (8) $24.71 $22.42 $46,630 11.7 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 4,810 $30.27 $38.56 $80,210 6.3 %
23-1011 Lawyers 2,620 $49.17 $52.13 $108,430 6.8 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,130 $21.83 $23.27 $48,390 6.7 %
23-2092 Law Clerks 100 $16.36 $18.93 $39,380 5.8 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 580 $17.75 $20.51 $42,650 12.6 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 170 $26.71 $29.10 $60,520 3.6 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 33,910 $24.41 $26.09 $54,270 3.6 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (4) (4) $118,980 17.7 %
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $86,890 8.2 %
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 150 (4) (4) $78,230 9.2 %
25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $74,840 9.8 %
25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $89,270 12.6 %
25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (4) (4) $84,470 5.6 %
25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $96,520 15.6 %
25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (4) (4) $75,910 4.4 %
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $73,120 2.5 %
25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 220 (4) (4) $66,740 1.9 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 400 (4) (4) $57,040 16.5 %
25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $79,270 8.5 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 280 (4) (4) $82,530 8.1 %
25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $69,170 6.0 %
25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $83,040 13.4 %
25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $74,600 12.1 %
25-1191 Graduate Teaching Assistants (8) (4) (4) $37,610 4.9 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 1,920 $12.23 $13.99 $29,090 6.3 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 910 (4) (4) $53,570 6.9 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 5,130 (4) (4) $63,180 3.5 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 2,730 (4) (4) $65,700 6.2 %
25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 50 (4) (4) $49,170 7.1 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 6,140 (4) (4) $58,500 2.8 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 270 (4) (4) $54,850 8.6 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 330 (4) (4) $77,940 6.6 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 640 (4) (4) $61,560 5.2 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors (8) $22.84 $23.75 $49,400 2.8 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 1,170 $18.06 $19.29 $40,130 8.3 %
25-4011 Archivists (8) $20.28 $21.58 $44,890 4.7 %
25-4012 Curators (8) $23.51 $26.95 $56,050 13.5 %
25-4021 Librarians 970 $34.83 $34.21 $71,160 3.5 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 510 $18.12 $17.89 $37,220 7.2 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 3,870 (4) (4) $26,070 4.4 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 270 $12.70 $15.60 $32,460 19.7 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 10,570 $25.39 $27.07 $56,300 2.2 %
27-1011 Art Directors 100 $32.79 $32.15 $66,880 3.1 %
27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 30 $28.07 $28.06 $58,370 4.7 %
27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 210 $33.23 $31.63 $65,790 7.2 %
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers (8) $18.34 $21.86 $45,470 4.2 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 360 $10.06 $10.58 $22,000 9.1 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 1,080 $24.34 $26.08 $54,250 5.5 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 280 $28.26 $29.01 $60,340 4.2 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 290 $10.98 $13.95 $29,020 9.7 %
27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers 80 $25.79 $26.55 $55,230 4.7 %
27-1029 Designers, All Other 40 $35.40 $35.95 $74,770 15.9 %
27-2011 Actors 330 (8) (8) (8) (8)
27-2012 Producers and Directors (8) $36.99 $37.24 $77,450 4.9 %
27-2021 Athletes and Sports Competitors 60 (4) (4) $48,540 5.5 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 600 (4) (4) $47,130 6.0 %
27-2042 Musicians and Singers 260 $38.00 $41.78 (4) 12.3 %
27-2099 Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other (8) $9.50 $11.92 (4) 19.3 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers (8) $15.06 $22.21 $46,190 15.5 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 390 $19.22 $23.63 $49,140 4.5 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 820 $34.78 $34.86 $72,500 4.2 %
27-3041 Editors 870 $28.50 $30.87 $64,200 3.8 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 820 $32.51 $33.22 $69,100 2.4 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 270 $32.98 $31.97 $66,490 7.1 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 310 $22.99 $24.35 $50,650 5.4 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians (8) $20.88 $20.60 $42,850 2.8 %
27-4021 Photographers 260 $15.14 $16.12 $33,530 13.1 %
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture (8) $25.31 $25.85 $53,770 7.1 %
27-4032 Film and Video Editors 30 $20.01 $25.28 $52,590 21.2 %
27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 160 $39.57 $37.80 $78,620 4.3 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 32,420 $37.31 $42.17 $87,720 6.3 %
29-1011 Chiropractors 170 (5) $75.99 $158,060 21.3 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 440 $52.79 $62.22 $129,410 11.8 %
29-1023 Orthodontists (8) (5) $83.93 $174,560 21.6 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 130 $29.28 $31.65 $65,830 2.7 %
29-1041 Optometrists 120 $46.89 $45.44 $94,520 7.8 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 930 $46.43 $45.24 $94,100 2.0 %
29-1061 Anesthesiologists 320 (5) (5) (5) 16.2 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 330 (5) $83.67 $174,040 12.4 %
29-1063 Internists, General 140 (5) $80.45 $167,340 15.6 %
29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 90 (5) $102.53 $213,260 13.2 %
29-1065 Pediatricians, General 130 $58.53 $56.87 $118,280 9.2 %
29-1067 Surgeons 230 (5) (5) (5) 10.1 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 4,440 $59.62 $67.35 $140,100 7.7 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 320 $45.64 $44.87 $93,330 2.8 %
29-1081 Podiatrists 70 (5) $90.91 $189,100 16.5 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 9,020 $36.89 $36.90 $76,760 2.4 %
29-1121 Audiologists (8) $39.40 $37.49 $77,980 7.9 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 340 $36.29 $35.91 $74,690 2.8 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 1,000 $37.31 $37.15 $77,270 4.2 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 90 $18.92 $19.24 $40,020 6.9 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 230 $35.05 $33.46 $69,610 3.1 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 660 $32.93 $34.43 $71,610 2.4 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 280 $45.37 $51.98 $108,120 7.3 %
29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other 2,710 $52.84 $51.42 $106,960 4.4 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 760 $31.31 $31.15 $64,790 2.1 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 550 $22.89 $23.07 $47,980 3.0 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 680 $32.70 $31.12 $64,730 3.9 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 110 $25.15 $24.52 $50,990 2.0 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 250 $35.47 $35.18 $73,180 2.3 %
29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 120 $43.91 $42.40 $88,190 2.9 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 820 $31.95 $31.63 $65,780 1.5 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (8) $18.75 $19.72 $41,010 4.8 %
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 340 $16.56 $15.57 $32,380 4.1 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 840 $13.78 $14.62 $30,400 4.6 %
29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 60 $28.26 $28.23 $58,720 2.5 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 250 $27.22 $25.57 $53,190 3.3 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 420 $15.32 $15.41 $32,040 8.4 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 2,080 $22.57 $22.17 $46,110 2.2 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 340 $17.41 $19.08 $39,680 4.1 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 320 $16.39 $16.56 $34,440 9.5 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 320 $23.82 $28.53 $59,350 11.2 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 230 $36.45 $36.56 $76,050 2.4 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 970 $40.53 $36.47 $75,860 10.5 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 13,700 $13.18 $14.09 $29,310 2.2 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 3,490 $10.16 $10.26 $21,330 2.5 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 4,770 $13.90 $14.60 $30,360 2.9 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants (8) $12.03 $14.70 $30,580 11.2 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 230 $12.78 $14.33 $29,800 3.6 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists 280 $17.75 $19.48 $40,510 9.8 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 1,160 $17.51 $16.81 $34,960 4.8 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 1,600 $15.03 $15.62 $32,490 1.9 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers (8)