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Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2016
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (Major Group)
This major group comprises the following occupations:
Chiropractors ;
Dentists, General ;
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ;
Orthodontists ;
Prosthodontists ;
Dentists, All Other Specialists ;
Dietitians and Nutritionists ;
Optometrists ;
Pharmacists ;
Anesthesiologists ;
Family and General Practitioners ;
Internists, General ;
Obstetricians and Gynecologists ;
Pediatricians, General ;
Psychiatrists ;
Surgeons ;
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other ;
Physician Assistants ;
Podiatrists ;
Occupational Therapists ;
Physical Therapists ;
Radiation Therapists ;
Recreational Therapists ;
Respiratory Therapists ;
Speech-Language Pathologists ;
Exercise Physiologists ;
Therapists, All Other ;
Veterinarians ;
Registered Nurses ;
Nurse Anesthetists ;
Nurse Midwives ;
Nurse Practitioners ;
Audiologists ;
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other ;
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists ;
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians ;
Dental Hygienists ;
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians ;
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers ;
Nuclear Medicine Technologists ;
Radiologic Technologists ;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists ;
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics ;
Dietetic Technicians ;
Pharmacy Technicians ;
Psychiatric Technicians ;
Respiratory Therapy Technicians ;
Surgical Technologists ;
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians ;
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians ;
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses ;
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians ;
Opticians, Dispensing ;
Orthotists and Prosthetists ;
Hearing Aid Specialists ;
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other ;
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists ;
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians ;
Athletic Trainers ;
Genetic Counselors ;
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other
National estimates for this occupation
Industry profile for this occupation
Geographic profile for this occupation
National estimates for this occupation: Top
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this major group:
| Employment (1) |
Employment
RSE (3) |
Mean hourly
wage |
Mean annual
wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
| 8,318,500 |
0.4 % |
$38.06 |
$79,160 |
0.2 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this major group:
| Percentile |
10% |
25% |
50%
(Median) |
75% |
90% |
| Hourly Wage |
$15.59 |
$21.80 |
$30.49 |
$43.83 |
$64.87 |
| Annual Wage (2) |
$32,430 |
$45,330 |
$63,420 |
$91,180 |
$134,930 |
Industry profile for this occupation: Top
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided.
For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry |
Employment (1) |
Percent of industry employment |
Hourly mean wage |
Annual mean wage (2) |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals |
3,031,760 |
56.04 |
$36.05 |
$74,980 |
| Offices of Physicians |
1,078,640 |
42.86 |
$59.82 |
$124,430 |
| Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) |
443,160 |
27.00 |
$26.87 |
$55,890 |
| Health and Personal Care Stores |
385,830 |
36.66 |
$30.93 |
$64,340 |
| Outpatient Care Centers |
333,950 |
40.03 |
$38.88 |
$80,880 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry |
Employment (1) |
Percent of industry employment |
Hourly mean wage |
Annual mean wage (2) |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals |
3,031,760 |
56.04 |
$36.05 |
$74,980 |
| Other Ambulatory Health Care Services |
158,950 |
55.03 |
$19.37 |
$40,300 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals |
130,910 |
51.17 |
$36.97 |
$76,890 |
| Offices of Physicians |
1,078,640 |
42.86 |
$59.82 |
$124,430 |
| Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories |
107,100 |
40.63 |
$32.91 |
$68,450 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
Geographic profile for this occupation: Top
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided.
For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State |
Employment (1) |
Employment per thousand jobs |
Location quotient (9) |
Hourly mean wage |
Annual mean wage (2) |
| California |
799,030 |
50.04 |
0.84 |
$45.42 |
$94,480 |
| Texas |
645,920 |
54.99 |
0.93 |
$36.30 |
$75,500 |
| New York |
528,800 |
58.12 |
0.98 |
$42.50 |
$88,390 |
| Florida |
512,580 |
62.34 |
1.05 |
$35.97 |
$74,820 |
| Pennsylvania |
386,050 |
67.17 |
1.13 |
$35.86 |
$74,590 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State |
Employment (1) |
Employment per thousand jobs |
Location quotient (9) |
Hourly mean wage |
Annual mean wage (2) |
| West Virginia |
58,860 |
84.40 |
1.42 |
$32.24 |
$67,070 |
| South Dakota |
29,800 |
71.37 |
1.20 |
$33.29 |
$69,230 |
| Mississippi |
77,970 |
69.78 |
1.18 |
$30.87 |
$64,210 |
| Massachusetts |
240,340 |
69.46 |
1.17 |
$44.29 |
$92,130 |
| Delaware |
30,160 |
68.43 |
1.15 |
$40.18 |
$83,570 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State |
Employment (1) |
Employment per thousand jobs |
Location quotient (9) |
Hourly mean wage |
Annual mean wage (2) |
| Alaska |
16,510 |
51.04 |
0.86 |
$46.02 |
$95,720 |
| California |
799,030 |
50.04 |
0.84 |
$45.42 |
$94,480 |
| Massachusetts |
240,340 |
69.46 |
1.17 |
$44.29 |
$92,130 |
| District of Columbia |
30,660 |
43.65 |
0.74 |
$43.57 |
$90,630 |
| Hawaii |
31,190 |
49.33 |
0.83 |
$43.43 |
$90,330 |
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United States Department of Labor
