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May 2007 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Columbia, SC


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 Columbia, SC, a metropolitan statistical area in South Carolina.

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 Columbia, SC (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 344,330 $14.25 $17.73 $36,880 0.8 %
 
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 17,800 $35.00 $40.13 $83,480 1.1 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 1,170 (5) $74.94 $155,870 2.3 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 5,900 $37.41 $42.38 $88,140 1.8 %
11-1031 Legislators 220 (4) (4) $17,380 7.1 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 60 $27.91 $31.69 $65,910 6.7 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 410 $31.69 $37.00 $76,960 2.7 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 750 $38.32 $44.94 $93,480 3.6 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 400 $28.74 $31.77 $66,080 4.9 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 970 $27.08 $28.46 $59,200 2.0 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 780 $42.02 $42.49 $88,390 3.0 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 1,200 $39.11 $42.89 $89,220 2.4 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 210 $30.30 $32.25 $67,090 3.3 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 120 $31.78 $33.40 $69,460 3.6 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 200 $30.60 $35.82 $74,510 5.6 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 400 $39.31 $41.17 $85,620 2.9 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 140 $31.85 $34.24 $71,220 2.8 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 220 $32.17 $34.10 $70,930 3.8 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 1,010 $30.26 $33.83 $70,360 5.5 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 90 $17.55 $21.29 $44,270 9.6 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 600 (4) (4) $70,490 2.4 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 180 $35.62 $44.51 $92,580 13.0 %
11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 230 $25.76 $27.96 $58,150 7.1 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 380 $43.58 $46.82 $97,400 3.5 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 400 $19.95 $20.22 $42,060 2.4 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 70 $18.21 $21.23 $44,160 6.8 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 650 $33.59 $36.22 $75,350 2.3 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 30 $42.03 $46.71 $97,150 5.5 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 40 $30.46 $31.55 $65,630 1.5 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 260 $26.19 $30.87 $64,210 8.6 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 300 $20.22 $20.91 $43,500 2.8 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 400 $31.42 $33.62 $69,940 5.5 %
 
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 14,790 $24.07 $26.42 $54,960 2.2 %
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 40 $32.35 $30.29 $63,010 7.9 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 270 $24.62 $26.20 $54,500 7.2 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 660 $21.56 $22.97 $47,780 1.9 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 1,250 $23.63 $24.16 $50,260 2.9 %
13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 130 $23.81 $23.55 $48,980 5.5 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 740 $19.25 $21.31 $44,320 2.1 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 560 $23.42 $23.48 $48,830 3.7 %
13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 70 $18.95 $19.39 $40,320 2.7 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 450 $17.72 $19.05 $39,620 3.9 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 200 $20.47 $22.45 $46,700 2.6 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 700 $21.89 $22.30 $46,390 1.8 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 250 $24.27 $26.41 $54,920 3.2 %
13-1081 Logisticians 180 $26.57 $27.63 $57,470 2.7 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 1,640 $30.16 $30.67 $63,790 3.1 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 160 $17.09 $19.58 $40,730 14.7 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,240 $28.19 $34.36 $71,460 13.5 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 3,330 $23.58 $26.07 $54,220 4.0 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 70 $18.29 $22.02 $45,800 5.6 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 140 $26.71 $26.93 $56,020 1.9 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 200 $24.73 $27.89 $58,020 4.1 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 370 $23.35 $25.07 $52,160 5.9 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 310 $28.10 $34.44 $71,640 10.4 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 200 $19.76 $21.37 $44,450 3.2 %
13-2061 Financial Examiners 50 $37.67 $35.03 $72,860 4.8 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors 220 $15.55 $16.29 $33,880 5.2 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 890 $26.84 $30.46 $63,350 4.0 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 70 $26.10 $25.25 $52,510 12.2 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers (8) $14.40 $16.70 $34,740 9.9 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 340 $26.60 $30.54 $63,520 4.4 %
 
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 6,810 $27.19 $28.43 $59,140 2.2 %
15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research (8) $56.07 $54.00 $112,320 4.6 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 1,050 $27.88 $28.39 $59,060 4.2 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 480 $35.59 $35.85 $74,560 2.8 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 740 $36.76 $36.79 $76,520 4.6 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 1,000 $18.71 $20.64 $42,930 3.1 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 1,370 $27.48 $28.36 $58,980 3.9 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 430 $26.37 $26.68 $55,490 1.9 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 520 $24.70 $25.93 $53,930 3.4 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 540 $28.14 $29.71 $61,790 5.0 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other (8) $22.72 $24.11 $50,140 8.2 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 200 $27.59 $28.25 $58,750 3.2 %
15-2041 Statisticians 60 $22.10 $23.64 $49,170 1.9 %
 
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 5,950 $27.50 $28.52 $59,320 2.0 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 120 $34.12 $35.44 $73,710 6.8 %
17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 80 $22.81 $23.63 $49,150 5.5 %
17-1022 Surveyors 170 $20.43 $23.89 $49,680 14.6 %
17-2041 Chemical Engineers 140 $35.89 $36.63 $76,200 2.2 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 890 $27.70 $28.64 $59,570 2.2 %
17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers (8) $26.79 $26.27 $54,640 3.6 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 390 $38.65 $38.25 $79,560 1.6 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 130 $35.32 $36.16 $75,210 4.8 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 330 $25.34 $26.68 $55,500 4.5 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 50 $25.71 $27.15 $56,470 3.8 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 790 $34.07 $33.97 $70,660 1.6 %
17-2131 Materials Engineers 50 $31.96 $33.19 $69,030 5.5 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 540 $33.71 $33.58 $69,850 1.8 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 40 $33.53 $32.71 $68,040 3.6 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 200 $20.33 $19.82 $41,220 2.1 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 90 $23.42 $23.47 $48,820 2.0 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 150 $21.26 $22.17 $46,120 4.1 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 310 $17.62 $18.82 $39,150 5.9 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians (8) $24.42 $23.37 $48,600 2.6 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians (8) $19.06 $20.05 $41,700 3.8 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 250 $21.28 $22.61 $47,040 2.8 %
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 100 $20.49 $20.54 $42,720 3.1 %
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 90 $25.42 $24.64 $51,260 2.6 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 270 $16.55 $15.69 $32,640 4.6 %
 
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 1,830 $22.48 $23.93 $49,770 3.5 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 40 $30.66 $29.93 $62,260 2.2 %
19-2031 Chemists 110 $23.48 $26.52 $55,160 9.2 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 190 $17.44 $19.34 $40,220 2.3 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 140 $16.98 $17.12 $35,620 2.0 %
19-2043 Hydrologists 100 $25.51 $26.12 $54,330 2.7 %
19-3011 Economists 80 $28.87 $29.64 $61,660 2.3 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 160 $22.71 $23.97 $49,850 3.3 %
19-3022 Survey Researchers (8) $10.81 $11.45 $23,820 5.2 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 170 $28.15 $30.48 $63,410 7.4 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 40 $31.21 $31.00 $64,480 2.6 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians (8) $17.20 $17.31 $36,000 5.8 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 140 $21.62 $21.47 $44,670 2.1 %
 
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 5,070 $16.18 $17.34 $36,070 2.0 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 40 $17.92 $18.69 $38,870 1.8 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 870 $20.63 $21.21 $44,120 2.3 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 110 $19.02 $20.39 $42,410 11.5 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 300 $17.41 $17.81 $37,040 2.8 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 1,020 $15.34 $15.86 $32,980 1.5 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 410 $19.04 $19.66 $40,880 2.7 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 150 $16.48 $17.07 $35,510 4.2 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 360 $18.85 $19.94 $41,480 2.5 %
21-1091 Health Educators 270 $19.21 $21.34 $44,390 2.3 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 170 $15.32 $16.16 $33,620 4.1 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 830 $11.14 $11.83 $24,600 2.6 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (8) $13.82 $13.85 $28,810 3.0 %
21-2011 Clergy 110 $18.16 $19.85 $41,300 2.2 %
 
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 3,700 $24.01 $33.59 $69,870 4.4 %
23-1011 Lawyers 1,710 $44.31 $50.18 $104,380 5.3 %
23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 60 $24.87 $34.42 $71,590 5.4 %
23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 80 $13.87 $14.85 $30,890 4.1 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 100 $23.26 $31.97 $66,490 3.0 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,050 $18.53 $19.41 $40,370 2.4 %
23-2091 Court Reporters (8) $17.92 $17.72 $36,850 4.7 %
23-2092 Law Clerks 170 $15.68 $18.20 $37,860 4.7 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 250 $14.54 $15.01 $31,210 4.5 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 140 $17.67 $18.20 $37,860 3.1 %
 
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 18,910 $19.77 $21.36 $44,430 5.1 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 390 (4) (4) $78,460 8.4 %
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $73,660 8.4 %
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $72,750 3.6 %
25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $67,920 4.3 %
25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $67,670 2.8 %
25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $74,640 2.7 %
25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 190 (4) (4) $63,860 8.0 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 230 (4) (4) $62,330 6.2 %
25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $62,400 2.3 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 230 (4) (4) $60,860 3.8 %
25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $55,300 10.6 %
25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $75,320 3.6 %
25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $55,680 4.4 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 620 $13.49 $14.94 $31,070 4.3 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 280 $11.13 $13.16 $27,380 8.3 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 290 (4) (4) $42,820 3.1 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 4,040 (4) (4) $43,980 1.7 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,240 (4) (4) $41,930 3.6 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 2,490 (4) (4) $45,720 2.3 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 150 (4) (4) $47,770 5.2 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 260 (4) (4) $45,070 2.4 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 90 (4) (4) $44,470 6.1 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 160 (4) (4) $46,160 3.1 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 160 $23.32 $23.19 $48,230 3.5 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 250 $21.04 $20.92 $43,520 5.0 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 1,780 (4) (4) $44,610 19.1 %
25-4012 Curators 50 $18.91 $19.46 $40,480 3.6 %
25-4021 Librarians 520 $22.24 $22.80 $47,430 3.2 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 270 $12.45 $12.39 $25,780 4.4 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 420 $30.38 $29.67 $61,710 2.2 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 2,480 (4) (4) $17,610 2.4 %
 
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 3,330 $16.61 $19.04 $39,600 6.1 %
27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 90 $13.11 $16.38 $34,060 5.7 %
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers (8) $10.08 $13.25 $27,560 29.1 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 110 $9.05 $9.07 $18,860 6.3 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 380 $18.02 $18.95 $39,410 2.8 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 90 $25.79 $31.97 $66,490 19.2 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 190 $7.82 $8.81 $18,330 8.3 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 100 $8.08 $11.46 $23,840 5.5 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 330 (4) (4) $48,010 14.3 %
27-2032 Choreographers (8) $17.51 $18.10 $37,640 5.6 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 100 $17.06 $21.93 $45,620 3.3 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 140 $13.98 $16.56 $34,450 6.8 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 720 $21.74 $25.09 $52,180 10.1 %
27-3041 Editors 110 $18.39 $21.95 $45,670 11.6 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 40 $23.45 $24.28 $50,510 2.7 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors (8) $12.06 $16.34 $33,980 13.6 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 50 $14.84 $16.09 $33,470 17.0 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 130 $12.77 $13.73 $28,560 4.3 %
27-4021 Photographers 120 $13.45 $13.77 $28,640 5.2 %
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture (8) $14.69 $16.73 $34,810 15.5 %
27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 50 $13.62 $16.23 $33,750 2.3 %
 
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 20,180 $23.19 $29.19 $60,700 2.4 %
29-1011 Chiropractors 30 $36.14 $36.50 $75,930 8.6 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 160 (5) $75.34 $156,710 16.3 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 170 $25.69 $26.88 $55,920 5.0 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 840 $47.12 $47.09 $97,940 1.7 %
29-1061 Anesthesiologists (8) (5) $101.95 $212,050 16.8 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 300 (5) $82.21 $171,000 10.1 %
29-1063 Internists, General 110 (5) (5) (5) 10.2 %
29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 80 (5) $79.90 $166,180 10.9 %
29-1065 Pediatricians, General 70 $65.49 $61.70 $128,330 6.6 %
29-1066 Psychiatrists 70 $61.16 $55.58 $115,600 3.2 %
29-1067 Surgeons 150 (5) (5) (5) 7.6 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 860 $67.03 $65.78 $136,820 7.6 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 110 $40.12 $35.95 $74,780 10.9 %
29-1081 Podiatrists (8) $60.39 $56.57 $117,660 7.6 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 7,150 $25.58 $26.65 $55,430 1.4 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 190 $34.11 $34.56 $71,880 1.8 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 310 $35.29 $34.37 $71,500 1.4 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 110 $13.28 $13.38 $27,840 2.7 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 350 $22.06 $22.15 $46,060 1.6 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 240 $26.53 $27.81 $57,830 3.1 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 150 $29.55 $35.02 $72,840 21.3 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 600 $22.88 $22.87 $47,560 1.6 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 590 $14.10 $15.11 $31,430 3.5 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 460 $25.01 $25.19 $52,400 4.8 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 160 $20.09 $20.23 $42,080 2.5 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (8) $26.10 $24.14 $50,210 1.9 %
29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 50 $27.23 $27.52 $57,250 2.6 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 580 $22.80 $26.45 $55,020 8.1 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 670 $13.83 $14.48 $30,110 4.2 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 860 $11.39 $11.65 $24,240 3.3 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 360 $16.98 $17.22 $35,820 1.6 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 200 $10.96 $11.29 $23,490 5.3 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 2,280 $17.86 $18.06 $37,570 1.3 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 370 $13.41 $14.37 $29,880 3.3 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 240 $14.09 $14.42 $30,000 5.5 %
29-2091 Orthotists and Prosthetists 100 $38.57 $41.24 $85,790 26.1 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 140 $13.85 $16.02 $33,320 3.7 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 380 $18.79 $20.14 $41,890 3.6 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 100 $16.15 $17.81 $37,050 7.9 %
 
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 10,850 $9.87 $10.82 $22,510 2.8 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 2,660 $9.04 $9.25 $19,240 2.4 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 4,580 $8.90 $9.07 $18,860 4.1 %
31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 50 $23.28 $22.63 $47,070 3.9 %
31-2012 Occupational Therapist Aides 30 $8.81 $9.08 $18,890 2.2 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 150 $22.79 $22.67 $47,150 2.6 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides (8) $9.40 $9.70 $20,180 3.6 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 590 $14.89 $15.81 $32,890 6.3 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 1,200 $13.41 $13.60 $28,280 1.7 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 120 $13.68 $15.98 $33,240 21.4 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 180 $14.94 $15.58 $32,400 1.9 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 40 $8.09 $8.14 $16,920 7.3 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 60 $7.58 $9.54 $19,840 11.0 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 740 $14.19 $14.39 $29,920 2.5 %
 
Protective Service 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)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 8,760 $13.49 $14.33 $29,800 3.0 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 100 $22.75 $26.75 $55,640 2.3 %
33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 40 $20.76 $21.69 $45,110 2.4 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 140 $19.55 $20.07 $41,740 3.5 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 370 $16.60 $16.90 $35,160 2.4 %
33-2021 Fire Inspectors and Investigators 40 $17.47 $18.24 $37,940 2.3 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 2,060 $13.56 $13.74 $28,580 2.6 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 210 $24.76 $26.06 $54,210 3.0 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 1,850 $17.75 $18.85 $39,210 1.7 %
33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators 60 $16.06 $18.60 $38,680 21.0 %
33-9032 Security Guards 3,230 $9.80 $10.63 $22,100 4.1 %
33-9091 Crossing Guards 90 $9.08 $9.24 $19,230 4.0 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 170 $8.23 $8.11 $16,870 4.1 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 140 $9.69 $11.35 $23,600 6.1 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related 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)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 27,670 $7.45 $8.35 $17,370 1.9 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks (8) $14.37 $15.41 $32,050 3.1 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 2,100 $13.95 $15.24 $31,690 7.1 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 2,090 $7.40 $7.50 $15,590 2.0 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 1,460 $9.74 $9.37 $19,500 4.0 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 1,950 $10.37 $10.42