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Table 1 Idaho Salary Averages - 2001
List is by Annual Median Wage (from highest paid down to lowest paid)
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Labor web site at http://www.bls.gov/oes/

Occupation Title

Total Employees

Hourly Median Wage

Annual Median Wage

Fed. Occupational Code

Dentists

430

#

#

29-1020

Obstetricians and Gynecologists

30

#

#

29-1064

Psychiatrists

50

#

#

29-1066

Surgeons

**

#

#

29-1067

Family and General Practitioners

520

55.17

114,760

29-1062

Pediatricians, General

**

54.86

114,100

29-1065

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

550

41.56

86,430

17-1011

Engineering Managers

1,240

39.79

82,760

11-9041

Chief Executives

2,610

37.47

77,930

11-1011

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

230

35.97

74,820

11-9033

Chemical Engineers

170

34.01

70,740

17-2041

Pharmacists

1,140

33.27

69,190

29-1051

Atmospheric and Space Scientists

40

33.16

68,980

19-2021

Electrical Engineers

970

32.66

67,930

17-2071

Air Traffic Controllers

60

32.46

67,520

53-2021

Computer and Information Systems Managers

700

31.83

66,210

11-3021

Lawyers

1,780

30.56

63,570

23-1011

Optometrists

190

30.33

63,090

29-1041

Environmental Engineers

170

30.29

63,010

17-2081

Computer Software Engineers, Applications

1,090

30.27

62,970

15-1031

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

40

30.10

62,600

17-2151

Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School

980

*

62,430

11-9032

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

190

29.75

61,890

17-2072

Power Plant Operators

220

28.77

59,830

51-8013

Sales Managers

1,330

27.90

58,040

11-2022

Mechanical Engineers

690

27.86

57,950

17-2141

Sales Engineers

150

27.75

57,710

41-9031

Marketing Managers

800

26.54

55,200

11-2021

Chemists

320

26.47

55,070

19-2031

Statisticians

40

26.43

54,970

15-2041

Natural Sciences Managers

540

26.30

54,700

11-9121

Chiropractors

**

26.19

54,480

29-1011

Physician Assistants

250

26.19

54,470

29-1071

Civil Engineers

930

26.17

54,440

17-2051

Hydrologists

130

26.16

54,420

19-2043

Agricultural and Food Scientists

120

26.13

54,340

19-1010

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

60

*

54,280

25-1042

Dental Hygienists

1,010

26.08

54,250

29-2021

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

40

*

54,020

25-1052

Medical and Health Services Managers

1,250

25.88

53,820

11-9111

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

80

*

53,560

25-1126

Human Resources Managers

640

25.70

53,450

11-3040

Financial Managers

2,320

25.69

53,440

11-3031

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

90

25.60

53,240

19-2042

Financial Analysts

360

25.52

53,080

13-2051

Management Analysts

690

25.47

52,980

13-1111

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

490

25.47

52,970

19-2041

Biochemists and Biophysicists

**

25.46

52,960

19-1021

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

790

25.46

52,950

49-9051

History Teachers, Postsecondary

30

*

52,400

25-1125

Computer Programmers

1,290

25.18

52,380

15-1021

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

220

*

52,260

53-2011

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

**

*

52,100

25-1011

Physical Therapists

370

24.96

51,920

29-1123

Construction Managers

1,700

24.86

51,700

11-9021

Epidemiologists

**

24.81

51,610

19-1041

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

120

*

51,370

25-1121

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

40

*

51,290

25-1081

Computer Systems Analysts

1,210

24.57

51,100

15-1051

Radiation Therapists

30

24.51

50,980

29-1124

Management Occupations

36,890

24.50

50,950

11-0000

Budget Analysts

320

24.43

50,820

13-2031

Purchasing Managers

580

24.30

50,540

11-3061

Industrial Production Managers

810

24.21

50,370

11-3051

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

**

*

50,370

25-1072

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

130

*

50,080

25-1123

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

540

23.76

49,420

11-3071

Operations Research Analysts

70

23.70

49,300

15-2031

Veterinarians

280

23.70

49,290

29-1131

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers

130

23.52

48,920

33-1021

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

70

23.51

48,890

49-9012

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

1,120

23.40

48,670

49-2022

Conservation Scientists

250

23.14

48,140

19-1031

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

340

23.06

47,960

19-4091

Anthropologists and Archeologists

40

22.91

47,650

19-3091

Personal Financial Advisors

160

22.87

47,560

13-2052

Foresters

180

22.75

47,330

19-1032

Computer and Mathematical Occupations

9,060

22.75

47,320

15-0000

Legal Occupations

3,190

22.50

46,800

23-0000

General and Operations Managers

12,700

22.48

46,760

11-1021

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

530

22.46

46,710

41-3031

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

80

*

46,670

25-1031

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

110

22.42

46,640

29-2032

Architecture and Engineering Occupations

18,000

22.33

46,440

17-0000

Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers

110

22.14

46,050

11-9011

Technical Writers

220

21.97

45,690

27-3042

Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts

270

21.90

45,550

15-1081

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

100

*

45,550

25-1022

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians

130

21.82

45,380

29-9010

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives

650

21.81

45,370

33-1012

Locomotive Engineers

330

21.80

45,350

53-4011

Brickmasons and Blockmasons

580

21.80

45,340

47-2021

Speech-Language Pathologists

370

21.67

45,070

29-1127

Database Administrators

410

21.36

44,430

15-1061

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

750

21.19

44,070

15-1071

Economists

30

21.04

43,750

19-3011

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

270

20.96

43,590

53-4031

Financial Examiners

40

20.93

43,520

13-2061

Registered Nurses

9,850

20.89

43,440

29-1111

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

350

20.88

43,430

19-1023

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

80

20.86

43,380

23-1023

Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors

1,000

20.70

43,060

21-1012

Audio-Visual Collections Specialists

320

20.52

42,680

25-9011

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

70

20.48

42,590

23-1021

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

220

20.47

42,580

11-9131

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

480

20.40

42,430

29-2011

Microbiologists

80

20.38

42,390

19-1022

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

6,850

20.36

42,340

17-3023

Health Educators

**

20.32

42,270

21-1091

Geological and Petroleum Technicians

**

20.28

42,170

19-4041

Funeral Directors

100

20.27

42,160

11-9061

Surveyors

170

20.25

42,120

17-1022

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

50

20.25

42,120

23-1022

Electro-Mechanical Technicians

240

20.20

42,020

17-3024

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators

200

20.14

41,890

53-4021

Fish and Game Wardens

120

20.10

41,810

33-3031

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

2,190

20.06

41,710

47-2152

Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

7,220

20.04

41,690

19-0000

Commercial and Industrial Designers

190

19.96

41,520

27-1021

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

2,730

19.88

41,360

47-1011

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products

1,460

19.88

41,340

41-4011

Urban and Regional Planners

180

19.87

41,320

19-3051

Training and Development Specialists

770

19.84

41,260

13-1073

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

2,120

19.82

41,230

49-1011

Emergency Management Specialists

100

19.81

41,210

13-1061

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products

930

19.75

41,070

13-1023

Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists

350

19.73

41,030

19-3031

Advertising and Promotions Managers

350

19.70

40,990

11-2011

Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary

300

19.68

40,920

25-1194

Insurance Sales Agents

700

19.66

40,890

41-3021

Administrative Services Managers

1,200

19.64

40,850

11-3011

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers

650

19.62

40,800

41-1012

Cost Estimators

1,180

19.56

40,690

13-1051

Public Relations Specialists

330

19.51

40,580

27-3031

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

25,800

19.51

40,580

29-0000

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

**

*

40,480

27-2023

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

9,490

*

40,420

25-2021

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

340

19.43

40,420

51-9011

Accountants and Auditors

2,560

19.42

40,390

13-2011

Insurance Underwriters

110

19.39

40,330

13-2053

Marriage and Family Therapists

**

19.39

40,330

21-1013

Market Research Analysts

430

19.35

40,250

19-3021

Stonemasons

**

19.31

40,160

47-2022

Dietitians and Nutritionists

210

19.29

40,120

29-1031

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

360

19.23

40,000

33-3021

Business and Financial Operations Occupations

16,600

19.17

39,880

13-0000

Credit Analysts

220

19.16

39,850

13-2041

Court Reporters

90

19.11

39,760

23-2091

Commercial Pilots

150

*

39,620

53-2012

Chemical Plant and System Operators

400

19.05

39,610

51-8091

Millwrights

570

19.00

39,520

49-9044

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

210

18.98

39,490

13-1072

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers

3,200

18.85

39,210

51-1011

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

510

18.62

38,720

49-2094

Social and Community Service Managers

490

18.61

38,710

11-9151

Electrical and Electronics Drafters

130

18.59

38,660

17-3012

Public Relations Managers

440

18.47

38,420

11-2031

Environmental Engineering Technicians

160

18.47

38,410

17-3025

Postal Service Clerks

340

18.46

38,390

43-5051

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

530

18.45

38,370

13-1031

Landscape Architects

**

18.45

38,370

17-1012

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education

8,900

*

38,090

25-2031

Electricians

3,090

18.26

37,980

47-2111

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

130

18.24

37,950

49-2095

Loan Officers

1,270

18.15

37,760

13-2072

Postal Service Mail Carriers

1,480

18.07

37,580

43-5052

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

770

17.97

37,380

29-2034

Structural Iron and Steel Workers

370

17.93

37,300

47-2221

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

340

17.88

37,190

49-3011

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

290

17.85

37,130

45-1011

Clergy

60

17.84

37,100

21-2011

Education, Training, and Library Occupations

33,400

17.69

36,800

25-0000

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

410

17.66

36,740

23-2011

Construction and Building Inspectors

380

17.63

36,670

47-4011

Fallers

450

17.34

36,060

45-4021

Mental Health Counselors

130

17.22

35,820

21-1014

Industrial Engineering Technicians

120

17.16

35,690

17-3026

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

30

17.14

35,650

53-5021

Medical Equipment Repairers

50

17.14

35,640

49-9062

Librarians

240

17.13

35,630

25-4021

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

90

17.09

35,540

29-2031

Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

1,020

17.07

35,500

13-2021

Civil Engineering Technicians

390

17.07

35,500

17-3022

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

210

16.95

35,260

47-5021

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

80

*

35,110

25-1124

Multi-Media Artists and Animators

50

16.87

35,090

27-1014

Respiratory Therapists

280

16.83

35,010

29-1126

Tapers

330

16.77

34,890

47-2082

Logging Equipment Operators

850

16.76

34,870

45-4022

Tool and Die Makers

100

16.74

34,830

51-4111

Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists

730

16.74

34,820

13-1071

Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents

330

16.69

34,720

13-2081

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

270

16.67

34,670

49-2092

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

780

16.60

34,530

11-9141

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

280

16.58

34,480

21-1021

Statistical Assistants

**

16.58

34,480

43-9111

Occupational Therapist Assistants

30

16.56

34,450

31-2011

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

**

16.55

34,430

47-4071

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

890

16.47

34,260

43-5061

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

420

16.37

34,040

21-1092

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

710

16.35

34,020

43-5032

Medical and Public Health Social Workers

400

16.33

33,970

21-1022

Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation

500

16.29

33,880

13-1041

Musicians and Singers

**

*

33,870

27-2042

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators

640

16.25

33,790

53-1031

Boilermakers

**

16.23

33,750

47-2011

Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products

120

16.20

33,710

13-1021

Crane and Tower Operators

190

16.17

33,630

53-7021

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

270

16.13

33,540

51-8021

Law Clerks

160

16.09

33,460

23-2092

Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders

290

15.99

33,260

51-9051

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

510

15.97

33,220

49-9052

Avionics Technicians

100

15.93

33,130

49-2091

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

140

15.91

33,100

21-1023

Computer Support Specialists

1,690

15.86

33,000

15-1041

Log Graders and Scalers

130

15.86

32,990

45-4023

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

40

15.81

32,880

17-1021

Respiratory Therapy Technicians

110

15.80

32,870

29-2054

Meter Readers, Utilities

240

15.80

32,860

43-5041

Forest and Conservation Technicians

620

15.77

32,800

19-4093

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

5,330

15.73

32,720

41-4012

Loan Counselors

40

15.73

32,710

13-2071

Meeting and Convention Planners

100

15.71

32,670

13-1121

Interior Designers

130

15.70

32,660

27-1025

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

1,800

15.68

32,620

47-2073

Hoist and Winch Operators

50

15.67

32,590

53-7041

Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers

480

15.66

32,580

49-2011

Architectural and Civil Drafters

590

15.61

32,480

17-3011

Community and Social Services Occupations

6,970

15.58

32,400

21-0000

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

780

15.52

32,280

47-2081

Editors

340

15.48

32,210

27-3041

Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

**

15.47

32,180

51-8093

Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

560

15.46

32,160

13-1022

Mechanical Engineering Technicians

50

15.44

32,120

17-3027

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand

380

15.41

32,060

53-1021

Producers and Directors

70

*

31,950

27-2012

Mechanical Drafters

300

15.29

31,800

17-3013

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

610

15.23

31,690

49-3042

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

430

15.23

31,670

21-1011

Rehabilitation Counselors

1,320

15.16

31,530

21-1015

Surgical Technologists

210

15.15

31,510

29-2055

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

370

15.14

31,480

29-2012

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

2,460

15.12

31,440

33-3051

Agricultural Inspectors

300

15.03

31,260

45-2011

Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood

1,070

15.01

31,220

51-7041

Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks

510

14.99

31,190

43-4041

Occupational Therapists

400

14.99

31,180

29-1122

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

25,000

14.98

31,170

49-0000

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

900

14.98

31,170

49-9021

Highway Maintenance Workers

720

14.90

31,000

47-4051

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers

5,590

14.87

30,940

43-1011

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers

80

14.87

30,920

47-2171

Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic

40

14.85

30,890

51-4192

Farm and Home Management Advisors

70

14.63

30,420

25-9021

Motorcycle Mechanics

90

14.56

30,290

49-3052

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

1,190

14.56

30,280

49-3031

Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer

10,570

14.56

30,280

53-3032

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers

60

14.55

30,260

53-7072

Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians

50

14.45

30,060

25-4010

Construction and Extraction Occupations

32,900

14.45

30,060

47-0000

Surveying and Mapping Technicians

210

14.43

30,010

17-3031

Recreational Therapists

110

14.42

30,000

29-1125

Machinists

960

14.42

30,000

51-4041

Graphic Designers

420

14.42

29,990

27-1024

Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers

120

14.42

29,990

51-9071

Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators

770

14.40

29,950

53-7032

Farm Equipment Mechanics

510

14.34

29,830

49-3041

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

80

14.31

29,760

51-9083

Carpet Installers

270

14.31

29,750

47-2041

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

130

14.27

29,680

49-3092

Continuous Mining Machine Operators

**

14.26

29,660

47-5041

Instructional Coordinators

130

14.26

29,650

25-9031

Painters, Transportation Equipment

**

14.26

29,650

51-9122

Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners

130

14.24

29,620

51-4194

Forest and Conservation Workers

30

14.20

29,530

45-4011

Plasterers and Stucco Masons

220

14.18

29,490

47-2161

Pipelayers

770

14.11

29,350

47-2151

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

150

14.07

29,270

53-7121

Job Printers

150

14.00

29,130

51-5021

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

3,090

14.00

29,110

49-3023

Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators

440

13.98

29,080

51-8031

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

250

13.92

28,960

37-1012

Helpers--Electricians

100

13.92

28,960

47-3013

Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

350

13.78

28,660

39-9031

Writers and Authors

220

13.72

28,530

27-3043

Glaziers

780

13.68

28,460

47-2121

Painters, Construction and Maintenance

1,340

13.68

28,450

47-2141

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

700

13.66

28,400

49-3021

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

2,840

13.65

28,380

29-2061

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

90

13.53

28,140

49-9091

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers

340

13.38

27,840

23-2093

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

1,810

13.32

27,700

51-4121

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

130

13.31

27,690

51-4122

Printing Machine Operators

490

13.29

27,640

51-5023

Chemical Technicians

240

13.27

27,610

19-4031

Prepress Technicians and Workers

260

13.20

27,460

51-5022

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

680

13.15

27,350

49-9043

Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

5,040

13.14

27,330

43-6011

Food Service Managers

1,090

13.13

27,320

11-9051

Bailiffs

130

13.11

27,280

33-3011

Carpenters

4,920

13.10

27,260

47-2031

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

1,590

13.07

27,190

47-2051

Telephone Operators

70

13.07

27,180

43-2021

Legal Secretaries

1,690

13.05

27,140

43-6012

Advertising Sales Agents

710

13.04

27,120

41-3011

Sheet Metal Workers

1,010

13.04

27,110

47-2211

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

220

12.99

27,010

47-2071

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

5,080

12.94

26,920

49-9042

Biological Technicians

400

12.94

26,910

19-4021

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

410

12.92

26,880

51-9023

Roofers

960

12.92

26,870

47-2181

Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators

480

12.91

26,850

43-5053

Interpreters and Translators

110

12.84

26,710

27-3091

Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders

**

12.81

26,640

51-9191

Physical Therapist Assistants

120

12.80

26,620

31-2021

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

230

12.76

26,540

49-3022

Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

150

12.76

26,530

51-4035

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

620

12.75

26,520

43-4061

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

440

12.73

26,490

51-9032

Procurement Clerks

280

12.73

26,470

43-3061

Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers

530

12.73

26,470

43-5031

Correspondence Clerks

80

12.70

26,420

43-4021

Word Processors and Typists

350

12.69

26,400

43-9022

Pest Control Workers

**

12.66

26,330

37-2021

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

**

12.65

26,320

51-2031

Correctional Officers and Jailers

2,010

12.60

26,210

33-3012

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

330

12.59

26,190

51-2041

Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

110

12.57

26,140

51-4034

Agricultural and Food Science Technicians

310

12.52

26,040

19-4011

Office Machine Operators, Except Computer

270

12.49

25,970

43-9071

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

300

12.40

25,800

53-7081

Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters

340

12.39

25,760

47-3011

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

490

12.37

25,730

43-4161

Motorboat Mechanics

80

12.36

25,700

49-3051

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

280

12.35

25,700

51-9012

Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers

140

12.33

25,650

49-2097

Massage Therapists

**

12.32

25,620

31-9011

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

720

12.32

25,620

43-3051

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

5,590

12.31

25,600

27-0000

Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles

150

12.24

25,460

47-2042

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

**

12.17

25,320

49-2096

Protective Service Occupations

11,190

12.16

25,290

33-0000

News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents

250

12.14

25,250

27-3020

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

1,380

12.13

25,220

51-9061

Computer Operators

670

12.05

25,050

43-9011

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers

5,410

12.04

25,040

41-1011

Traffic Technicians

450

12.04

25,040

53-6041

Dental Laboratory Technicians

140

11.97

24,900

51-9081

Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing

770

11.93

24,810

51-7042

Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic

190

11.92

24,790

51-4011

Coaches and Scouts

670

*

24,780

27-2022

Dental Assistants

1,300

11.91

24,780

31-9091

All Occupations

558,050

11.88

24,720

00-0000

Medical Transcriptionists

480

11.88

24,720

31-9094

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

40

11.88

24,710

53-3011

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation

450

11.86

24,660

37-3012

Cargo and Freight Agents

110

11.76

24,450

43-5011

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

2,840

11.62

24,180

53-7051

Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers

40

11.60

24,120

51-2021

Travel Agents

600

11.58

24,090

41-3041

Machine Feeders and Offbearers

740

11.58

24,080

53-7063

Loan Interviewers and Clerks

680

11.56

24,040

43-4131

Bus Drivers, School

3,000

11.49

23,900

53-3022

Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

80

11.40

23,700

51-4033

Fence Erectors

40

11.38

23,680

47-4031

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

230

11.36

23,630

47-3015

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

770

11.33

23,570

37-1011

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

630

11.31

23,530

43-9041

Rock Splitters, Quarry

30

11.31

23,520

47-5051

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

8,150

11.30

23,500

43-3031

Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

890

11.28

23,470

29-2041

Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers

80

11.24

23,380

41-9091

Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

150

11.24

23,380

51-9041

Upholsterers

130

11.17

23,230

51-6093

New Accounts Clerks

280

11.07

23,030

43-4141

Mechanical Door Repairers

**

11.05

22,970

49-9011

Production Occupations

41,700

11.01

22,910

51-0000

Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program

230

11.01

22,890

11-9031

Real Estate Brokers

100

10.99

22,860

41-9021

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

260

10.99

22,860

51-4081

Pharmacy Technicians

810

10.99

22,850

29-2052

Chefs and Head Cooks

400

10.98

22,840

35-1011

Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers

40

10.98

22,830

51-2023

Tour Guides and Escorts

170

10.94

22,750

39-6021

Parts Salespersons

1,880

10.93

22,720

41-2022

Butchers and Meat Cutters

680

10.91

22,700

51-3021

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

970

10.88

22,630

43-4031

Tire Repairers and Changers

690

10.88

22,630

49-3093

Brokerage Clerks

90

10.86

22,600

43-4011

Home Appliance Repairers

150

10.79

22,440

49-9031

Medical Assistants

1,060

10.78

22,430

31-9092

Private Detectives and Investigators

60

10.78

22,420

33-9021

Choreographers

110

10.76

22,380

27-2032

Desktop Publishers

150

10.73

22,330

43-9031

Transportation and Material Moving Occupations

46,200

10.74

22,330

53-0000

Office and Administrative Support Occupations

89,420

10.73

22,320

43-0000

Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators

2,090

10.72

22,310

43-3021

Team Assemblers

3,540

10.69

22,240

51-2092

Bill and Account Collectors

1,640

10.67

22,200

43-3011

Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders

1,560

10.67

22,200

51-3093

Medical Secretaries

1,630

10.67

22,190

43-6013

Real Estate Sales Agents

190

10.67

22,180

41-9022

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

200

10.64

22,140

49-3053

Tile and Marble Setters

**

10.61

22,070

47-2044

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers

130

10.60

22,040

39-1021

Lodging Managers

150

10.58

22,010

11-9081

Food Batchmakers

470

10.56

21,970

51-3092

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

630

10.52

21,880

29-2071

Tax Preparers

**

10.52

21,870

13-2082

Tree Trimmers and Pruners

50

10.50

21,850

37-3013

Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders

380

10.48

21,790

51-3091

Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

170

10.44

21,700

51-9121

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

610

10.38

21,600

49-9098

Construction Laborers

3,170

10.35

21,530

47-2061

Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers

**

10.35

21,520

49-9095

Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks

410

10.28

21,380

43-4181

Psychiatric Technicians

210

10.24

21,300

29-2053

Office Clerks, General

13,080

10.23

21,280

43-9061

Library Technicians

720

10.22

21,250

25-4031

Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

40

10.21

21,240

51-4032

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

360

10.17

21,160

51-9021

Slaughterers and Meat Packers

950

10.14

21,100

51-3023

Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

5,650

10.07

20,940

43-6014

Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

720

10.02

20,830

51-4031

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

560

9.98

20,760

51-7011

Psychiatric Aides

590

9.97

20,740

31-1013

Data Entry Keyers

1,050

9.93

20,650

43-9021

Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks

3,000

9.92

20,640

43-5071

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

2,180

9.92

20,640

51-9111

Helpers--Extraction Workers

110

9.92

20,630

47-5081

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers

1,930

9.92

20,630

51-2022

Medical Equipment Preparers

70

9.87

20,530

31-9093

Fire Fighters

810

9.87

20,530

33-2011

Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

420

9.83

20,450

43-5111

Etchers and Engravers

**

9.82

20,430

51-9194

Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers

40

9.82

20,420

51-9123

Customer Service Representatives

6,490

9.77

20,320

43-4051

Conveyor Operators and Tenders

420

9.75

20,290

53-7011

Helpers--Carpenters

630

9.74

20,250

47-3012

Legislators

510

9.71

20,190

11-1031

Furniture Finishers

170

9.71

20,190

51-7021

Proofreaders and Copy Markers

70

9.63

20,030

43-9081

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service

430

9.56

19,890

43-9051

Receptionists and Information Clerks

4,220

9.53

19,830

43-4171

Announcers

320

9.52

19,800

27-3010

Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

80

9.49

19,750

51-6052

Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

40

9.46

19,670

51-4021

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic

160

9.44

19,640

51-9195

Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services

5,160

9.40

19,550

53-3033

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

8,910

9.38

19,500

53-7062

Self-Enrichment Education Teachers

120

9.30

19,340

25-3021

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service

640

9.26

19,250

43-2011

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

360

9.24

19,220

29-2056

Opticians, Dispensing

360

9.23

19,190

29-2081

Residential Advisors

60

9.21

19,160

39-9041

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

100

9.20

19,150

51-9022

Teacher Assistants

6,470

*

19,090

25-9041

Recreation Workers

900

9.17

19,060

39-9032

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

140

9.12

18,970

27-1026

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

3,410

9.06

18,850

35-1012

Driver/Sales Workers

2,080

9.05

18,820

53-3031

Order Clerks

2,030

9.00

18,720

43-4151

Photographers

230

8.99

18,700

27-4021

Library Assistants, Clerical

400

8.94

18,590

43-4121

Tellers

2,750

8.92

18,550

43-3071

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

**

*

18,480

25-1193

Insulation Workers

210

8.88

18,470

47-2130

Social and Human Service Assistants

1,590

8.87

18,460

21-1093

Funeral Attendants

120

8.82

18,350

39-4021

Telemarketers

1,890

8.82

18,350

41-9041

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

110

*

18,260

25-2012

Animal Control Workers

70

8.77

18,230

33-9011

Sales and Related Occupations

55,120

8.77

18,230

41-0000

Stock Clerks and Order Fillers

4,110

8.70

18,100

43-5081

Healthcare Support Occupations

14,660

8.70

18,090

31-0000

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

2,260

8.65

17,990

35-2012

Bindery Workers

220

8.62

17,940

51-5011

Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

40

8.59

17,870

51-4193

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

4,280

8.54

17,760

37-3011

Gaming Cage Workers

**

8.52

17,720

43-3041

Couriers and Messengers

320

8.51

17,690

43-5021

Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations

6,330

8.50

17,680

45-0000

Cooks, Restaurant

2,660

8.49

17,670

35-2014

File Clerks

1,300

8.46

17,600

43-4071

Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers

350

8.46

17,600

51-3022

Photographic Processing Machine Operators

130

8.45

17,580

51-9132

Pharmacy Aides

190

8.45

17,570

31-9095

Agricultural Equipment Operators

160

8.45

17,570

45-2091

Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan

1,450

8.41

17,490

43-4111

Physical Therapist Aides

160

8.38

17,430

31-2022

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

9,730

8.38

17,430

37-2011

Security Guards

3,740

8.33

17,330

33-9032

Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants

6,690

8.33

17,320

31-1012

Helpers--Roofers

220

8.33

17,320

47-3016

Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations

19,920

8.30

17,270

37-0000

Bakers

830

8.26

17,180

51-3011

Helpers--Production Workers

2,010

8.24

17,130

51-9198

Retail Salespersons

16,830

8.12

16,880

41-2031

Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

250

8.08

16,800

51-4072

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

500

8.07

16,790

53-3021

Dietetic Technicians

100

8.04

16,720

29-2051

Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs

280

8.03

16,710

53-3041

Counter and Rental Clerks

1,480

8.02

16,680

41-2021

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons

50

8.01

16,670

47-3014

Sewing Machine Operators

490

8.00

16,640

51-6031

Service Station Attendants

250

7.96

16,550

53-6031

Broadcast Technicians

140

7.95

16,540

27-4012

Bicycle Repairers

**

7.91

16,450

49-3091

Demonstrators and Product Promoters

490

7.86

16,350

41-9011

Home Health Aides

2,930

7.85

16,330

31-1011

Photographic Process Workers

160

7.80

16,220

51-9131

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

280

7.69

15,990

31-9096

Food Preparation Workers

4,350

7.63

15,870

35-2021

Personal Care and Service Occupations

7,570

7.59

15,780

39-0000

Audio and Video Equipment Technicians

**

7.58

15,760

27-4011

Barbers

50

7.56

15,720

39-5011

Child Care Workers

1,410

7.51

15,620

39-9011

Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants

60

7.50

15,600

39-3093

Personal and Home Care Aides

880

7.41

15,400

39-9021

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

1,340

7.30

15,180

39-5012

Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks

770

7.29

15,170

43-4081

Survey Researchers

**

7.23

15,030

19-3022

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers

860

7.20

14,980

51-6011

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment

1,340

7.20

14,970

53-7061

Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials

340

7.14

14,860

51-6021

Cutters and Trimmers, Hand

70

7.12

14,810

51-9031

Parking Lot Attendants

160

7.11

14,790

53-6021

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

3,990

7.10

14,770

37-2012

Floral Designers

530

6.96

14,470

27-1023

Athletes and Sports Competitors

120

*

14,450

27-2021

Baggage Porters and Bellhops

60

6.91

14,370

39-6011

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

1,480

6.90

14,360

25-2011

Packers and Packagers, Hand

4,440

6.88

14,320

53-7064

Cashiers

15,170

6.86

14,270

41-2011

Motion Picture Projectionists

60

6.80

14,150

39-3021

Cooks, Short Order

2,050

6.79

14,130

35-2015

Cooks, Fast Food

3,770

6.78

14,110

35-2011

Nonfarm Animal Caretakers

290

6.74

14,020

39-2021

Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals

290

6.73

14,000

45-2093

Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations

45,300

6.73

13,990

35-0000

Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop

1,230

6.62

13,770

35-3022

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

970

6.61

13,740

45-2092

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

1,090

6.60

13,730

35-9031

Amusement and Recreation Attendants

820

6.53

13,580

39-3091

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

870

6.51

13,540

35-3041

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture

120

6.50

13,520

27-4031

Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food

8,150

6.49

13,510

35-3021

Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products

2,140

6.49

13,490

45-2041

Actors

**

*

13,460

27-2011

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

840

6.41

13,340

35-9011

Dishwashers

2,480

6.41

13,330

35-9021

Waiters and Waitresses

7,300

6.27

13,050

35-3031

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

230

6.27

13,050

39-3031

Bartenders

4,070

6.25

13,000

35-3011

# indicates a wage greater than $70 per hour or $145,000 per year

* indicates that a wage estimate is not available

** indicates an employment estimate is not available.

The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is used by government agencies to classify workers into occupational categories for the purpose of collecting, calculating, or disseminating data. Find descriptions at: http://www.bls.gov/soc/soc_majo.htm

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