Occupation distribution by wage level, 2012- 2022
| Employment | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level (000) | Share | |||||
| Wage Ranking | Number of occupations | Annual wage range | 2012 | 2022 | 2012 | 2022 |
| Low | 49 | 0-$22,240 | 29,043 | 32,112 | 20.02% | 19.99% |
| Lower-middle | 223 | $22,320-$34,990 | 43,490 | 47,944 | 29.98% | 29.84% |
| Upper-middle | 445 | $35,060-$77,560 | 57,982 | 64,100 | 39.97% | 39.90% |
| High | 97 | $78,270-$>187,200 | 14,540 | 16,513 | 10.02% | 10.28% |
Note: occupations are ranked by median annual wages in 2012. Occupation distribution excludes actors, dancers, musicians and entertainers due to the lack of information on wages.
Source: EPI analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections (2013)
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