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Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants. Excludes "Computer Systems Analysts" (15-1121) and "Operations Research Analysts" (15-2031).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 659,200 | 0.8 % | $44.92 | $93,440 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.66 | $29.62 | $39.64 | $53.17 | $73.18 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $47,140 | $61,610 | $82,450 | $110,600 | $152,210 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 162,380 | 11.86 | $50.34 | $104,720 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 60,010 | 2.96 | $44.28 | $92,090 |
| State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) | 47,460 | 2.17 | $30.19 | $62,800 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 45,270 | 1.95 | $44.58 | $92,730 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 43,840 | 2.18 | $49.01 | $101,930 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 162,380 | 11.86 | $50.34 | $104,720 |
| Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | 730 | 4.04 | $48.98 | $101,870 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 60,010 | 2.96 | $44.28 | $92,090 |
| Insurance Carriers | 30,700 | 2.63 | $40.28 | $83,790 |
| Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) | 580 | 2.55 | $43.91 | $91,330 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Building Construction | 530 | 0.07 | $66.81 | $138,960 |
| Other Pipeline Transportation | 70 | 0.87 | $57.80 | $120,220 |
| Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel | 40 | 0.08 | $57.06 | $118,680 |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | 60 | 0.02 | $56.77 | $118,080 |
| Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 470 | 0.51 | $55.39 | $115,220 |
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 | 102,580 | 6.14 | 1.33 | $45.92 | $95,510 |
| Virginia | 48,070 | 12.68 | 2.74 | $50.37 | $104,770 |
| Florida | 42,790 | 5.08 | 1.10 | $38.00 | $79,050 |
| New York | 42,510 | 4.62 | 1.00 | $53.23 | $110,720 |
| Illinois | 38,840 | 6.55 | 1.42 | $44.33 | $92,200 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 19,420 | 27.43 | 5.93 | $50.08 | $104,170 |
| Virginia | 48,070 | 12.68 | 2.74 | $50.37 | $104,770 |
| Maryland | 18,050 | 6.77 | 1.46 | $46.54 | $96,810 |
| Massachusetts | 23,230 | 6.59 | 1.42 | $54.29 | $112,920 |
| Rhode Island | 3,130 | 6.57 | 1.42 | $41.68 | $86,690 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 380 | 1.41 | 0.30 | $56.34 | $117,200 |
| Massachusetts | 23,230 | 6.59 | 1.42 | $54.29 | $112,920 |
| New York | 42,510 | 4.62 | 1.00 | $53.23 | $110,720 |
| Virginia | 48,070 | 12.68 | 2.74 | $50.37 | $104,770 |
| Washington | 19,650 | 6.17 | 1.33 | $50.20 | $104,420 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 53,980 | 21.43 | 4.63 | $51.81 | $107,760 |
| New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 35,100 | 5.24 | 1.13 | $54.70 | $113,780 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division | 28,640 | 7.82 | 1.69 | $44.10 | $91,730 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 21,290 | 4.81 | 1.04 | $45.12 | $93,850 |
| Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | 20,900 | 21.76 | 4.71 | $36.18 | $75,240 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 18,320 | 7.00 | 1.51 | $46.66 | $97,050 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA NECTA Division | 16,350 | 8.89 | 1.92 | $57.51 | $119,620 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 14,980 | 9.10 | 1.97 | $54.47 | $113,300 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 12,320 | 6.38 | 1.38 | $40.89 | $85,060 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 10,870 | 4.36 | 0.94 | $44.77 | $93,120 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee, FL | 5,200 | 30.81 | 6.66 | $25.62 | $53,280 |
| California-Lexington Park, MD | 990 | 21.83 | 4.72 | $48.91 | $101,720 |
| Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | 20,900 | 21.76 | 4.71 | $36.18 | $75,240 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 53,980 | 21.43 | 4.63 | $51.81 | $107,760 |
| Carson City, NV | 440 | 15.68 | 3.39 | $30.20 | $62,810 |
| Silver Spring-Frederick-Rockville, MD Metropolitan Division | 6,020 | 10.30 | 2.23 | $47.78 | $99,380 |
| Battle Creek, MI | 570 | 10.27 | 2.22 | $35.03 | $72,860 |
| Framingham, MA NECTA Division | 1,750 | 10.12 | 2.19 | $48.57 | $101,030 |
| Trenton, NJ | 2,310 | 10.07 | 2.18 | $46.24 | $96,170 |
| San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division | 10,850 | 9.71 | 2.10 | $58.55 | $121,790 |
Top paying metropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo, TX | (8) | (8) | (8) | $79.37 | $165,090 |
| Lafayette, LA | 60 | 0.33 | 0.07 | $68.26 | $141,980 |
| Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division | 4,000 | 3.07 | 0.66 | $65.66 | $136,570 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 70 | 1.50 | 0.32 | $63.13 | $131,310 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 8,100 | 7.44 | 1.61 | $62.56 | $130,120 |
| Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL | 550 | 3.84 | 0.83 | $62.18 | $129,330 |
| Wilmington, NC | 150 | 1.24 | 0.27 | $62.12 | $129,220 |
| Montgomery, AL | 480 | 2.93 | 0.63 | $61.28 | $127,460 |
| Charlottesville, VA | 510 | 4.61 | 1.00 | $61.06 | $127,010 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | 1,000 | 3.88 | 0.84 | $59.47 | $123,700 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest employment in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | 520 | 2.60 | 0.56 | $34.75 | $72,280 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | 500 | 10.05 | 2.17 | $47.61 | $99,030 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | 460 | 3.48 | 0.75 | $41.06 | $85,400 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | 390 | 1.53 | 0.33 | $40.81 | $84,880 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | 370 | 6.13 | 1.33 | $35.02 | $72,840 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos County, New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | 240 | 15.15 | 3.28 | $65.09 | $135,390 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | 500 | 10.05 | 2.17 | $47.61 | $99,030 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | 370 | 6.13 | 1.33 | $35.02 | $72,840 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | 460 | 3.48 | 0.75 | $41.06 | $85,400 |
| Northwest Florida nonmetropolitan area | 100 | 3.42 | 0.74 | $23.94 | $49,790 |
Top paying nonmetropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | 60 | 1.31 | 0.28 | $84.26 | $175,250 |
| Southwest Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | 80 | 1.31 | 0.28 | $66.29 | $137,880 |
| Los Alamos County, New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | 240 | 15.15 | 3.28 | $65.09 | $135,390 |
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | 50 | 1.37 | 0.30 | $61.24 | $127,380 |
| Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | 80 | 0.64 | 0.14 | $60.59 | $126,030 |
These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors, all metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, and all states and the District of Columbia. The top employment and wage figures are provided above. The complete list is available in the downloadable XLS files.
The percentile wage estimate is the value of a wage below which a certain percent of workers fall. The median wage is the 50th percentile wage estimate--50 percent of workers earn less than the median and 50 percent of workers earn more than the median. More about percentile wages.
(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.
(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.
(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.
(8) Estimate not released.
(9) The location quotient is the ratio of the area concentration of occupational employment to the national average concentration. A location quotient greater than one indicates the occupation has a higher share of employment than average, and a location quotient less than one indicates the occupation is less prevalent in the area than average.
Other OES estimates and related information:
May 2017 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2017 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2017 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2017 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
Last Modified Date: March 30, 2018