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Management Occupations comprises the following occupations: Chief Executives; General and Operations Managers; Legislators; Advertising and Promotions Managers; Marketing Managers; Sales Managers; Fundraising Managers; Public Relations Managers; Facilities Managers; Administrative Services Managers; Computer and Information Systems Managers; Financial Managers; Industrial Production Managers; Purchasing Managers; Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers; Compensation and Benefits Managers; Human Resources Managers; Training and Development Managers; Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers; Construction Managers; Education Administrators, All Other; Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare; Education Administrators, Postsecondary; Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary; Architectural and Engineering Managers; Food Service Managers; Gambling Managers; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; Lodging Managers; Medical and Health Services Managers; Natural Sciences Managers; Postmasters and Mail Superintendents; Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers; Social and Community Service Managers; Emergency Management Directors; Personal Service Managers, All Other; Funeral Home Managers; Managers, All Other
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for Management Occupations:
Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
---|---|---|---|---|
8,909,910 | 0.2 % | $ 59.31 | $ 123,370 | 0.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for Management Occupations:
Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hourly Wage | $ 23.01 | $ 35.92 | $ 49.25 | $ 77.39 | (5) |
Annual Wage (2) | $ 47,860 | $ 74,710 | $ 102,450 | $ 160,960 | (5) |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for Management Occupations are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in Management Occupations, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in Management Occupations:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Management of Companies and Enterprises | 509,970 | 20.08 | $ 76.47 | $ 159,060 |
Elementary and Secondary Schools | 359,390 | 4.44 | $ 50.08 | $ 104,160 |
Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 309,200 | 13.64 | $ 79.46 | $ 165,280 |
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 305,970 | 5.69 | $ 48.20 | $ 100,260 |
Real Estate | 298,000 | 17.82 | $ 42.27 | $ 87,930 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in Management Occupations:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Land Subdivision | 8,710 | 26.26 | $ 59.80 | $ 124,390 |
Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) | 4,700 | 24.25 | $ 69.49 | $ 144,530 |
Grantmaking and Giving Services | 30,620 | 21.91 | $ 65.22 | $ 135,650 |
Management of Companies and Enterprises | 509,970 | 20.08 | $ 76.47 | $ 159,060 |
Other Investment Pools and Funds | 2,450 | 19.37 | $ 81.77 | $ 170,080 |
Top paying industries for Management Occupations:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | 124,410 | 12.97 | $ 93.81 | $ 195,120 |
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 19,650 | 12.62 | $ 93.55 | $ 194,580 |
Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | 2,880 | 13.77 | $ 91.82 | $ 190,980 |
Other Information Services | 56,490 | 15.57 | $ 91.49 | $ 190,290 |
Scientific Research and Development Services | 143,790 | 18.07 | $ 90.32 | $ 187,870 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for Management Occupations are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in Management Occupations, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in Management Occupations:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
California | 1,199,620 | 72.57 | 1.15 | $ 68.00 | $ 141,440 |
Texas | 820,510 | 67.11 | 1.06 | $ 55.83 | $ 116,120 |
New York | 517,360 | 59.68 | 0.94 | $ 75.20 | $ 156,420 |
Florida | 502,370 | 58.38 | 0.92 | $ 52.63 | $ 109,470 |
Illinois | 442,130 | 78.69 | 1.24 | $ 59.16 | $ 123,060 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in Management Occupations:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
District of Columbia | 96,600 | 145.93 | 2.31 | $ 75.25 | $ 156,530 |
Massachusetts | 326,510 | 96.19 | 1.52 | $ 69.22 | $ 143,980 |
Connecticut | 130,920 | 83.20 | 1.32 | $ 66.21 | $ 137,710 |
Vermont | 22,890 | 80.59 | 1.27 | $ 45.69 | $ 95,030 |
Utah | 122,570 | 78.84 | 1.25 | $ 47.74 | $ 99,300 |
Top paying states for Management Occupations:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Jersey | 246,420 | 64.00 | 1.01 | $ 76.11 | $ 158,300 |
District of Columbia | 96,600 | 145.93 | 2.31 | $ 75.25 | $ 156,530 |
New York | 517,360 | 59.68 | 0.94 | $ 75.20 | $ 156,420 |
Delaware | 20,400 | 46.84 | 0.74 | $ 70.74 | $ 147,140 |
Massachusetts | 326,510 | 96.19 | 1.52 | $ 69.22 | $ 143,980 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in Management Occupations:
Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | 559,890 | 64.52 | 1.02 | $ 80.30 | $ 167,020 |
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 410,750 | 71.81 | 1.14 | $ 65.31 | $ 135,840 |
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 338,330 | 79.93 | 1.26 | $ 62.00 | $ 128,970 |
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 266,870 | 91.00 | 1.44 | $ 73.39 | $ 152,640 |
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH | 264,180 | 102.19 | 1.62 | $ 72.24 | $ 150,250 |
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 256,120 | 71.36 | 1.13 | $ 59.38 | $ 123,510 |
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 218,400 | 97.41 | 1.54 | $ 80.19 | $ 166,780 |
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | 195,950 | 67.64 | 1.07 | $ 59.32 | $ 123,380 |
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 194,170 | 75.03 | 1.19 | $ 60.03 | $ 124,850 |
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 159,940 | 60.25 | 0.95 | $ 65.59 | $ 136,420 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in Management Occupations:
Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 114,460 | 107.11 | 1.69 | $ 89.83 | $ 186,850 |
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH | 264,180 | 102.19 | 1.62 | $ 72.24 | $ 150,250 |
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 218,400 | 97.41 | 1.54 | $ 80.19 | $ 166,780 |
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT | 36,370 | 96.96 | 1.53 | $ 74.64 | $ 155,250 |
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 266,870 | 91.00 | 1.44 | $ 73.39 | $ 152,640 |
Burlington-South Burlington, VT | 9,740 | 84.94 | 1.34 | $ 49.14 | $ 102,210 |
Salt Lake City, UT | 62,980 | 84.74 | 1.34 | $ 51.13 | $ 106,340 |
Provo-Orem, UT | 22,980 | 84.31 | 1.33 | $ 49.64 | $ 103,250 |
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 45,040 | 82.74 | 1.31 | $ 65.51 | $ 136,260 |
Austin-Round Rock, TX | 87,090 | 81.15 | 1.28 | $ 59.38 | $ 123,510 |