An official website of the United States government
Management Occupations comprises the following occupations: Chief Executives; General and Operations Managers; Legislators; Advertising and Promotions Managers; Marketing Managers; Sales Managers; Public Relations and Fundraising Managers; Administrative Services and Facilities 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 and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare; Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary; Education Administrators, Postsecondary; Education Administrators, All Other; Architectural and Engineering Managers; Food Service Managers; Gambling Managers; 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; Funeral Home Managers; Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and 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) |
---|---|---|---|---|
7,947,300 | 0.2 % | $ 60.81 | $ 126,480 | 0.2 % |
Percentile wage estimates for Management Occupations:
Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hourly Wage | $ 24.84 | $ 35.70 | $ 52.77 | $ 76.71 | (5) |
Annual Wage (2) | $ 51,670 | $ 74,250 | $ 109,760 | $ 159,550 | (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 | 473,740 | 19.56 | $ 74.96 | $ 155,910 |
Elementary and Secondary Schools | 340,680 | 4.13 | $ 50.58 | $ 105,210 |
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 300,350 | 5.56 | $ 46.55 | $ 96,830 |
Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 275,150 | 12.51 | $ 81.36 | $ 169,220 |
Real Estate | 267,450 | 16.20 | $ 43.88 | $ 91,270 |
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 | 8,850 | 25.06 | $ 61.15 | $ 127,190 |
Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) | 4,970 | 23.51 | $ 68.87 | $ 143,250 |
Management of Companies and Enterprises | 473,740 | 19.56 | $ 74.96 | $ 155,910 |
Grantmaking and Giving Services | 27,480 | 19.05 | $ 66.81 | $ 138,970 |
Other Investment Pools and Funds | 2,040 | 18.95 | $ 77.83 | $ 161,890 |
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 | 107,560 | 11.41 | $ 94.37 | $ 196,280 |
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 20,670 | 12.87 | $ 91.94 | $ 191,240 |
Scientific Research and Development Services | 127,450 | 16.94 | $ 88.46 | $ 184,000 |
Other Information Services | 44,960 | 12.94 | $ 87.53 | $ 182,060 |
Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | 2,770 | 14.17 | $ 87.38 | $ 181,740 |
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 | 1,061,750 | 64.62 | 1.13 | $ 69.78 | $ 145,140 |
Texas | 668,900 | 55.27 | 0.97 | $ 57.76 | $ 120,150 |
New York | 473,070 | 54.43 | 0.95 | $ 78.43 | $ 163,120 |
Florida | 457,220 | 54.16 | 0.95 | $ 53.46 | $ 111,190 |
Illinois | 421,190 | 74.84 | 1.31 | $ 60.26 | $ 125,330 |
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 | 90,520 | 131.73 | 2.31 | $ 75.80 | $ 157,660 |
Massachusetts | 303,950 | 90.74 | 1.59 | $ 67.97 | $ 141,370 |
Connecticut | 118,960 | 77.20 | 1.35 | $ 70.60 | $ 146,850 |
Illinois | 421,190 | 74.84 | 1.31 | $ 60.26 | $ 125,330 |
Utah | 109,050 | 73.24 | 1.28 | $ 47.33 | $ 98,450 |
Top paying states for Management Occupations:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
New York | 473,070 | 54.43 | 0.95 | $ 78.43 | $ 163,120 |
New Jersey | 219,100 | 57.92 | 1.01 | $ 77.44 | $ 161,080 |
District of Columbia | 90,520 | 131.73 | 2.31 | $ 75.80 | $ 157,660 |
Delaware | 19,260 | 45.17 | 0.79 | $ 71.01 | $ 147,700 |
Connecticut | 118,960 | 77.20 | 1.35 | $ 70.60 | $ 146,850 |
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 | 526,780 | 59.63 | 1.04 | $ 83.06 | $ 172,760 |
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 369,510 | 63.46 | 1.11 | $ 67.37 | $ 140,130 |
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 339,400 | 77.81 | 1.36 | $ 63.37 | $ 131,810 |
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH | 257,210 | 98.86 | 1.73 | $ 71.00 | $ 147,680 |
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 254,670 | 84.27 | 1.47 | $ 74.70 | $ 155,370 |
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 212,310 | 59.16 | 1.04 | $ 61.73 | $ 128,390 |
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 209,440 | 89.86 | 1.57 | $ 80.68 | $ 167,810 |
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 199,330 | 75.71 | 1.33 | $ 60.07 | $ 124,940 |
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | 171,460 | 57.75 | 1.01 | $ 61.30 | $ 127,490 |
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 149,400 | 59.57 | 1.04 | $ 57.27 | $ 119,110 |
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) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH | 257,210 | 98.86 | 1.73 | $ 71.00 | $ 147,680 |
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 105,680 | 95.81 | 1.68 | $ 90.74 | $ 188,740 |
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT | 34,560 | 91.70 | 1.61 | $ 84.17 | $ 175,080 |
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 209,440 | 89.86 | 1.57 | $ 80.68 | $ 167,810 |
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 254,670 | 84.27 | 1.47 | $ 74.70 | $ 155,370 |
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 46,160 | 83.90 | 1.47 | $ 67.10 | $ 139,560 |
Salt Lake City, UT | 58,420 | 80.60 | 1.41 | $ 51.02 | $ 106,130 |
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 339,400 | 77.81 | 1.36 | $ 63.37 | $ 131,810 |
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 73,610 | 76.22 | 1.33 | $ 54.22 | $ 112,770 |
Bloomington, IL | 6,250 | 75.74 | 1.33 | $ 54.52 | $ 113,390 |