In 2022, the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry employed over 527 thousand people in the United States, reflecting an increase of 7.3% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $73,090, and the median wage was $59,270. Compared to the national average, the wages in this industry group were higher by 18.1%.

In 2022, the Utilities industry employed over 543 thousand people in the United States, reflecting an increase of 0.6% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $93,650, and the median wage was $91,990. Compared to the national average, the wages in this industry group were higher by 51.3%.

In 2022, the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry employed over 2.3 million people in the United States, reflecting an increase of 20.5% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $47,820, and the median wage was $34,770. Compared to the national average, the wages in this industry group were lower by 22.7%.

In 2022, the Real Estate industry employed over 2.3 million people in the United States, reflecting an increase of 7.3% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $58,530, and the median wage was $46,200. Compared to the national average, the wages in this industry group were lower by 5.4%.

In 2022, the Information industry employed over 3 million people in the United States, reflecting an increase of 9.1% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $105,700, and the median wage was $79,980. Compared to the national average, the wages in this industry group were higher by 70.8%.

In 2022, the Other Services industry employed over 4.1 million people in the United States, reflecting an increase of 7.8% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $51,400, and the median wage was $39,260. Compared to the national average, the wages in this industry group were lower by 17%.

In 2022, the Wholesale Trade industry employed over 5.8 million people in the United States, reflecting an increase of 5.2% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $67,010, and the median wage was $49,790. Compared to the national average, the wages in this industry group were higher by 8.3%.

In 2022, the Finance and Insurance industry employed over 6.2 million people in the United States, reflecting an increase of 2.4% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $88,270, and the median wage was $63,270. Compared to the national average, the wages in this industry group were higher by 42.6%.

In 2022, the Transportation and Warehousing industry employed over 7.2 million people in the United States, reflecting an increase of 7.4% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $56,290, and the median wage was $47,420. Compared to the national average, the wages in this industry group were lower by 9.1%.

In 2022, the Construction industry employed over 7.7 million people in the United States, reflecting an increase of 4.3% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $64,090, and the median wage was $54,540. Compared to the national average, the wages in this industry group were higher by 3.5%.

In 2022, the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry employed over 9.5 million people in the United States, reflecting an increase of 7.2% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $49,140, and the median wage was $36,930. Compared to the national average, the wages in this industry group were lower by 20.6%.

In 2022, the Federal, State, and Local Government industry employed over 9.6 million people in the United States, reflecting a decrease of 1% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $70,590, and the median wage was $61,060. Compared to the national average, the wages in this industry group were higher by 14%.

In 2022, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry employed over 10.4 million people in the United States, reflecting an increase of 8% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $96,920, and the median wage was $78,560. Compared to the national average, the wages in this industry group were higher by 56.6%.

In 2022, the Manufacturing industry employed over 12.6 million people in the United States, reflecting an increase of 4% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $60,870, and the median wage was $47,620. Compared to the national average, the wages in this industry group were lower by 1.7%.

In 2022, the Educational Services industry employed over 12.9 million people in the United States, reflecting an increase of approximately 3.7% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $63,600, and the median wage was $55,100. Compared to the national average, the wages in this industry group were higher by 2.7%.

In 2022, the Accommodation and Food Services industry employed over 13.2 million people in the United States. This represents an increase of 13.1% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $33,690, and the median wage was $29,760. Compared to the national average, the wages in this industry group were lower by 45.6%.

In 2022, the Retail Trade industry group employed over 15 million people in the United States. This represents an increase of 1.2% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $40,420, and the median wage was $33,260. Compared to the national average, the wages in this industry group were lower by 35%.

In 2022, the Health Care and Social Assistance industry group employed over 21 million people in the United States. This represents an increase of 2.4% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $63,710, and the median wage was $44,910. Compared to the national average, the wages in this industry group were higher by 2.9%.

Data on education level employment and wages provides an in-depth look at the job market in the United States. The findings show a clear correlation between education level and employment and wages. While higher levels of education generally lead to higher wages, there is an inverse relationship between education level and employment opportunities.

Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its annual Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for 2022. Below, we delve into the data to explore the key changes in mean annual wages and job numbers for the top 10 largest employment occupations.