Healthcare Support Occupations
SOC 31-0000 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Healthcare Support Occupations is $36,140, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $38,220, and an estimated 7,063,530 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +20.6% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of +2.5% after inflation.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Healthcare Support Occupations has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,140 | $36,140 | 7,063,530 |
| 2022 | $33,600 | $34,983 | 6,792,310 |
| 2021 | $29,880 | $33,600 | 6,603,680 |
| 2020 | $29,960 | $35,272 | 6,440,880 |
Nominal change
+20.6%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
+2.5%
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Healthcare Support Occupations earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $36,140. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $46,270 | +28% | 2,380 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $45,490 | +25.9% | 2,980 |
| Washington | $45,110 | +24.8% | 169,190 |
| Oregon | $43,820 | +21.3% | 77,570 |
| Alaska | $43,180 | +19.5% | 12,200 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $42,320 | +17.1% | 5,090 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $42,290 | +17% | 7,190 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $41,650 | +15.2% | 2,380 |
| Rhode Island | $41,600 | +15.1% | 24,020 |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $41,360 | +14.4% | 3,490 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$26,800
25th Pct
$31,760
Median
$36,140
75th Pct
$43,140
90th Pct
$49,840
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