Maryland

Occupational Wage Estimates

Total all industries Maryland Statewide   Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Occupation Occ. code Est. empl. Mean wage Entry wage Exp. wage Median wage Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 29-2041 4,760 42,925 28,175 50,300 40,425     20.75 13.50 24.25 19.50 Dietetic Technicians 29-2051 1,120 38,650 29,150 43,400 41,225     18.50 14.00 20.75 19.75 Pharmacy Technicians 29-2052 6,400 31,375 23,050 35,550 29,375     15.00 11.00 17.00 14.25 Psychiatric Technicians 29-2053 240 34,175 21,825 40,375 33,300     16.50 10.50 19.50 16.00 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 29-2054 350 67,525 49,525 76,500 69,275     32.50 23.75 36.75 33.25 Surgical Technologists 29-2055 1,910 48,550 35,075 55,300 46,825     23.25 16.75 26.50 22.50 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 29-2056 2,330 33,025 24,225 37,425 31,000     16.00 11.75 18.00 15.00 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 29-2061 11,910 50,500 40,175 55,675 50,400     24.25 19.25 26.75 24.25 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 29-2071 3,130 40,875 25,300 48,675 39,100     19.75 12.25 23.50 18.75 Opticians, Dispensing 29-2081 1,740 31,125 19,475 36,950 29,400     15.00 9.25 17.75 14.25 Orthotists and Prosthetists 29-2091 64,650 40,125 76,925 65,175     31.00 19.25 37.00 31.25 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other* 29-2799 2,580 42,625 26,950 50,450 38,525     20.50 13.00 24.25 18.50 Other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 29-9000 3,710     Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 29-9011 1,030 75,900 51,425 88,125 74,125     36.50 24.75 42.50 35.75 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 29-9012 320 52,750 33,325 62,450 47,950     25.25 16.00 30.00 23.00 Athletic Trainers 29-9091 310 34,450 18,725 42,325 33,625     Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other* 29-9799 2,050 75,300 30,975 97,450 77,325     36.25 15.00 46.75 37.25

These wages have been adjusted for any inflationary pressures through December 2011

Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Office of Workforce Information & Performance
Occupational Employment Statistics Program

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Last updated April 2012