Other Services Employment and Wages in 2023

In 2023, the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry employed over 4.3 million people in the United States, reflecting an increase of 4.5% from 2022. The annual mean wage in 2023 was $54,090, and the median wage was $42,760. Compared to the national average, the wages in this industry group were lower by 17.4%.

Industry Sub-Groups

Among the industry sub-groups, Automotive Repair and Maintenance held the largest number of jobs within the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry, employing over 1 million people in 2023. The annual mean wage in this sub-group was $49,600, with a median wage of $44,010. There was a decrease in wage variance to the national average compared to 2022, with the variance shifting from -24.2% to -24.2%, indicating industry wages lagged national wage trends.

Personal Care Services accounted for a substantial employment share, with 733 thousand people employed in 2023. The annual mean wage for this sub-group was $43,180, and the median wage was $35,290. In terms of wage variance to the national average, there was an increase compared to 2022, with the variance shifting from -34.6% to -34%.

The sub-group of Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations also had considerable industry employment, with approximately 428 thousand people employed in 2023. The annual mean wage in this sub-group was $83,340 and the median wage was $65,100. The wage variance to the national average experienced a decrease compared to 2022, with the variance shifting from 28.2% to 27.3%.

Highest Employment Occupations

When we examine the top occupations in terms of employment within the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry, we find that General and Operations Managers had the highest annual mean wage in 2023, at $104,990, and a median wage of $83,860. The industry variance to the national average was -18.8%. Automotive Body and Related Repairers had an annual mean wage of $55,940 and a median wage of $49,030. The industry variance to the national average was 1.3%. Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics had an annual mean wage of $49,300 and a median wage of $46,450. The industry variance to the national average was -5.1%.

Conversely, notable occupations with lower wages within the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry included Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers, with an annual mean wage of $31,550 and a median wage of $31,050. The industry variance to the national average was -1%. Receptionists and Information Clerks had an annual mean wage of $32,300 and a median wage of $31,330. The industry variance to the national average was -11.7%. Animal Caretakers had an annual mean wage of $33,010 and a median wage of $30,670. The industry variance to the national average was -1.6%.

Summary

In 2023, the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry in the U.S. employed over 4.3 million people, reflecting a 4.5% increase from 2022. The annual mean wage was $54,090, and the median wage was $42,760, which is 17.4% below the national average. Automotive Repair and Maintenance, the largest sub-group, employed over 1 million people, with an annual mean wage of $49,600, showing consistent lag behind national wage trends. Personal Care Services employed 733,000 people, offering a mean wage of $43,180, slightly improving in wage variance. Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations employed 428,000, with the highest wages in the industry at a mean of $83,340. Top-paying roles such as General and Operations Managers earned $104,990, while Automotive Repairers earned $55,940. Lower-wage occupations, including Laundry Workers, Receptionists, and Animal Caretakers, earned mean wages ranging from $31,550 to $33,010, with wages remaining below national averages. Overall, the industry experienced healthy employment growth, though wages generally remained lower than the national average across most sub-groups.

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