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This major group comprises the following occupations: First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers ; Animal Trainers ; Nonfarm Animal Caretakers ; Gaming Dealers ; Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners ; Gaming Service Workers, All Other ; Motion Picture Projectionists ; Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers ; Amusement and Recreation Attendants ; Costume Attendants ; Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants ; Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other ; Embalmers ; Funeral Attendants ; Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors ; Barbers ; Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists ; Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance ; Manicurists and Pedicurists ; Shampooers ; Skincare Specialists ; Baggage Porters and Bellhops ; Concierges ; Childcare Workers ; Personal Care Aides ; Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors ; Recreation Workers ; Residential Advisors ; Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this major group:
Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
---|---|---|---|---|
5,451,330 | 0.4 % | $13.51 | $28,090 | 0.2 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this major group:
Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hourly Wage | $8.86 | $10.21 | $11.74 | $14.64 | $20.23 |
Annual Wage (2) | $18,430 | $21,240 | $24,420 | $30,450 | $42,080 |
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) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Individual and Family Services | 1,324,630 | 54.50 | $12.47 | $25,950 |
Personal Care Services | 526,060 | 73.41 | $14.68 | $30,540 |
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 488,060 | 37.30 | $16.45 | $34,220 |
Home Health Care Services | 356,770 | 24.61 | $11.05 | $22,990 |
Child Day Care Services | 304,180 | 33.72 | $11.50 | $23,920 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Personal Care Services | 526,060 | 73.41 | $14.68 | $30,540 |
Individual and Family Services | 1,324,630 | 54.50 | $12.47 | $25,950 |
Death Care Services | 65,970 | 48.13 | $19.70 | $40,980 |
Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities | 296,490 | 46.36 | $12.88 | $26,780 |
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 488,060 | 37.30 | $16.45 | $34,220 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 160 | 0.02 | $24.21 | $50,360 |
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 3,890 | 0.19 | $23.25 | $48,360 |
Urban Transit Systems | (8) | (8) | $21.26 | $44,220 |
Other Specialty Trade Contractors | (8) | (8) | $19.77 | $41,120 |
Death Care Services | 65,970 | 48.13 | $19.70 | $40,980 |
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 | 953,830 | 56.08 | 1.49 | $14.30 | $29,750 |
New York | 454,170 | 48.39 | 1.28 | $15.31 | $31,830 |
Texas | 416,030 | 34.34 | 0.91 | $11.30 | $23,500 |
Pennsylvania | 265,740 | 45.44 | 1.21 | $12.65 | $26,320 |
Florida | 249,900 | 29.03 | 0.77 | $13.31 | $27,680 |
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) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nevada | 80,650 | 59.87 | 1.59 | $13.24 | $27,540 |
California | 953,830 | 56.08 | 1.49 | $14.30 | $29,750 |
New Mexico | 43,250 | 53.28 | 1.41 | $11.21 | $23,320 |
Minnesota | 144,070 | 50.24 | 1.33 | $13.72 | $28,530 |
New York | 454,170 | 48.39 | 1.28 | $15.31 | $31,830 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
District of Columbia | 15,930 | 22.37 | 0.59 | $17.46 | $36,310 |
Washington | 120,640 | 37.02 | 0.98 | $16.49 | $34,290 |
Massachusetts | 161,500 | 45.22 | 1.20 | $16.32 | $33,950 |
Alaska | 12,610 | 40.00 | 1.06 | $15.94 | $33,150 |
Hawaii | 23,390 | 36.45 | 0.97 | $15.66 | $32,580 |
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) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | 418,210 | 44.03 | 1.17 | $15.70 | $32,660 |
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 385,800 | 63.05 | 1.67 | $14.29 | $29,720 |
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 142,480 | 30.70 | 0.81 | $13.82 | $28,740 |
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 128,450 | 45.09 | 1.20 | $13.50 | $28,080 |
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 126,960 | 52.48 | 1.39 | $15.90 | $33,070 |
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH | 107,850 | 39.09 | 1.04 | $16.93 | $35,210 |
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 103,180 | 52.74 | 1.40 | $13.87 | $28,840 |
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 99,630 | 27.92 | 0.74 | $12.21 | $25,390 |
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 97,310 | 31.04 | 0.82 | $15.18 | $31,570 |
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 85,670 | 57.37 | 1.52 | $13.08 | $27,210 |