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Understanding Salary Influences in the United States: Key Factors in 2024
When it comes to salaries in the United States, numerous factors influence how much money someone earns. Factors such as location, industry, experience, education, job type, gender, and race all play significant roles in determining pay. Understanding these elements is crucial for both employees and employers in navigating the modern job market.
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2023 Data Release: Key Changes in the Top 10 Largest Employment Occupations
Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its annual Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for 2023. Below, we delve into the data to explore the key changes in mean annual wages and job numbers for the top 10 largest employment occupations.
Physician Assistants Employment and Wages in 2022
In 2022, the Physician Assistants occupation accounted for over 141 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 6% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $125,270, and the median wage was $126,010. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 102.4%.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary Employment and Wages in 2022
In 2022, the Education Administrators, Postsecondary occupation accounted for over 167 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 7.1% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $115,180, and the median wage was $99,940. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 86.1%.
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Employment and Wages in 2022
In 2022, the Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers occupation accounted for over 196 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 3.3% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $105,750, and the median wage was $99,620. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 70.8%.
Information Security Analysts Employment and Wages in 2022
In 2022, the Information Security Analysts occupation accounted for over 164 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 4.1% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $119,860, and the median wage was $112,000. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 93.6%.
Electrical Engineers Employment and Wages in 2022
In 2022, the Electrical Engineers occupation accounted for over 182 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting a decrease of 2% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $114,050, and the median wage was $103,320. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 84.2%.
Civil Engineers Employment and Wages in 2022
In 2022, the Civil Engineers occupation accounted for over 308 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 1.1% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $97,380, and the median wage was $89,940. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 57.3%.
Dentists, General Employment and Wages in 2022
In 2022, the Dentists, General occupation accounted for over 121 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 11.1% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $172,290, and the median wage was $155,040. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 178.3%.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators Employment and Wages in 2022
In 2022, the Network and Computer Systems Administrators occupation accounted for over 326 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 2.9% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $97,160, and the median wage was $90,520. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 57%.
Mechanical Engineers Employment and Wages in 2022
In 2022, the Mechanical Engineers occupation accounted for over 278 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting a decrease of 0.2% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $100,820, and the median wage was $96,310. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 62.9%.
Industrial Engineers Employment and Wages in 2022
In 2022, the Industrial Engineers occupation accounted for over 321 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 9.3% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $98,560, and the median wage was $96,350. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 59.2%.
Computer Network Architects Employment and Wages in 2022
In 2022, the Computer Network Architects occupation accounted for over 174 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 3% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $129,490, and the median wage was $126,900. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 109.2%.
Industrial Production Managers Employment and Wages in 2022
In 2022, the Industrial Production Managers occupation accounted for over 212 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 10.1% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $120,900, and the median wage was $107,560. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 95.3%.
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Employment and Wages in 2022
In 2022, the Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary occupation accounted for over 286 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 4.1% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $106,690, and the median wage was $101,320. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 72.4%.
Administrative Services Managers Employment and Wages in 2022
In 2022, the Administrative Services Managers occupation accounted for over 237 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 5.3% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $115,640, and the median wage was $103,330. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 86.8%.
Financial and Investment Analysts Employment and Wages in 2022
In 2022, the Financial and Investment Analysts occupation accounted for over 291 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting a decrease of 0.2% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $108,790, and the median wage was $95,080. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 75.8%.
Sales Representatives, Technical and Scientific Products Employment and Wages in 2022
In 2022, the Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products occupation accounted for over 291 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 9.3% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $109,950, and the median wage was $97,710. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 77.6%.
Accountants and Auditors Employment and Wages in 2022
In 2022, the Accountants and Auditors occupation accounted for over 1.4 million jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 6.4% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $86,740, and the median wage was $78,000. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 40.1%.
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary Employment and Wages in 2022
In 2022, the Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary occupation accounted for over 208 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 8.3% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $127,640, and the median wage was $100,300. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 106.2%.