Other Services Employment and Wages in 2024

In 2024, the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry employed over 4.4 million people in the United States, reflecting an increase of 2.8% from 2023. The annual mean wage in 2024 was $55,940, and the median wage was $44,710. Compared to the national average, the wages in this industry group were lower by 17.6%.

Industry Sub-Groups

Among the industry sub-groups, Automotive Repair and Maintenance held the largest number of jobs within the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry, employing over 1 million people in 2024. The annual mean wage in this sub-group was $52,140, with a median wage of $45,790. There was an increase in wage variance to the national average compared to 2023, with the variance shifting from -24.2% to -23.2%, indicating industry wages outpaced national wage trends.

Personal Care Services accounted for a substantial employment share, with 749 thousand people employed in 2024. The annual mean wage for this sub-group was $44,010, and the median wage was $35,840. In terms of wage variance to the national average, there was a decrease compared to 2023, with the variance shifting from -34% to -35.2%.

The sub-group of Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations also had considerable industry employment, with approximately 436 thousand people employed in 2024. The annual mean wage in this sub-group was $85,820 and the median wage was $68,060. The wage variance to the national average experienced a decrease compared to 2023, with the variance shifting from 27.3% to 26.4%.

Highest Employment Occupations

When we examine the top occupations in terms of employment within the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry, we find that General and Operations Managers had the highest annual mean wage in 2024, at $107,250, and a median wage of $87,900. The industry variance to the national average was -19.4%. Automotive Body and Related Repairers had an annual mean wage of $59,600 and a median wage of $52,310. The industry variance to the national average was 1.3%. Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics had an annual mean wage of $52,990 and a median wage of $48,330. The industry variance to the national average was -4.1%.

Conversely, notable occupations with lower wages within the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry included Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment, with an annual mean wage of $32,780 and a median wage of $32,640. The industry variance to the national average was -9.7%. Receptionists and Information Clerks had an annual mean wage of $33,990 and a median wage of $33,950. The industry variance to the national average was -11.7%. Animal Caretakers had an annual mean wage of $34,360 and a median wage of $33,280. The industry variance to the national average was -1.1%.

Summary

In 2024, the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry employed over 4.4 million people in the U.S., representing a 2.8% increase from 2023. Despite the growth in employment, the industry’s annual mean wage of $55,940 and median wage of $44,710 remained 17.6% below the national average, highlighting persistent wage gaps. The largest sub-sector, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, employed over 1 million people and saw a modest narrowing of its wage deficit compared to national figures. Other key sub-groups like Personal Care Services and Professional and Labor Organizations showed contrasting trends, with the former experiencing deepening wage gaps and the latter maintaining significantly above-average pay. Among top occupations, General and Operations Managers stood out with a mean wage of $107,250, though still underperforming relative to national counterparts. Meanwhile, roles such as Cleaners of Vehicles, Receptionists, and Animal Caretakers continued to earn substantially below national averages. The industry overall reflects a wide wage spectrum with notable disparities across sub-sectors and job functions.