Median Hourly Wages of the Largest Occupations in Ambulatory Healthcare Services

Here are the median hourly wages of the largest occupations in ambulatory healthcare services, according to May 2008 occupational employment statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Occupation

Hourly Wage

Registered nurses

$28.65

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

17.82

Dental assistants

15.53

Medical secretaries

14.31

Medical assistants

13.59

Receptionists and information clerks

12.33

Office clerks, general

11.96

Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants

11.37

Home health aides

9.73

Maids and housekeeping cleaners

9.62

 

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Career Guide to Industries, 2010-11 Edition, Healthcare, on the Internet at www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs035.htm.

 

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