This statistic shows the median annual wage in the United States in 2016, by major occupational groups. As of 2016, the median wage for employees in healthcare support occupations was about 30,470 U.S. dollars in the United States.
Median annual wage in the United States in 2016, by major occupational group (in U.S. dollars)
This statistic shows the median annual wage in the United States in 2016, by major occupational groups. As of 2016, the median wage for employees in healthcare support occupations was about 30,470 U.S. dollars in the United States.
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| Major occupational group | Median annual wage in U.S. dollars |
|---|---|
| Management Occupations | 118,020 |
| Legal Occupations | 105,980 |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 87,880 |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 84,300 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 79,160 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 75,070 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 72,930 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | 58,390 |
| Education, Training, and Library Occupations | 54,520 |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 48,900 |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | 47,200 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 46,690 |
| Protective Service Occupations | 45,810 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 40,560 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 37,260 |
| Production Occupations | 37,190 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 36,070 |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 30,470 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 28,010 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations | 27,810 |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 26,510 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 23,850 |
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