Healthcare Support Occupations Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for healthcare support occupationss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $40,800 ≈ $20/hr
National median salary $38,340
Total employment 7,901,670 nationwide
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$51,860
- Alaska$50,070
- Oregon$49,550
- Hawaii$49,540
- District of Columbia$46,830
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Louisiana$30,740
- Mississippi$31,600
- West Virginia$34,140
- New Mexico$34,150
- Texas$34,160
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $51,860 | $48,400 | $25 | +27.1% | 188,800 |
| 2 | Alaska | $50,070 | $45,310 | $24 | +22.7% | 13,790 |
| 3 | Oregon | $49,550 | $47,470 | $24 | +21.4% | 91,600 |
| 4 | Hawaii | $49,540 | $44,990 | $24 | +21.4% | 21,350 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $46,830 | $43,060 | $23 | +14.8% | 20,950 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $46,820 | $45,960 | $23 | +14.8% | 25,360 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $46,550 | $46,180 | $22 | +14.1% | 25,570 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $46,170 | $43,090 | $22 | +13.2% | 200,430 |
| 9 | Colorado | $46,000 | $44,560 | $22 | +12.7% | 106,580 |
| 10 | Maine | $44,900 | $44,070 | $22 | +10% | 36,930 |
| 11 | Vermont | $44,420 | $45,800 | $21 | +8.9% | 14,340 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $44,140 | $43,320 | $21 | +8.2% | 96,120 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $43,890 | $44,240 | $21 | +7.6% | 18,000 |
| 14 | Maryland | $43,660 | $41,070 | $21 | +7% | 112,650 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $43,620 | $43,220 | $21 | +6.9% | 208,870 |
| 16 | New York | $43,170 | $39,880 | $21 | +5.8% | 864,920 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $43,110 | $40,420 | $21 | +5.7% | 187,710 |
| 18 | Illinois | $42,760 | $38,970 | $21 | +4.8% | 269,440 |
| 19 | Arizona | $41,890 | $38,620 | $20 | +2.7% | 146,920 |
| 20 | California | $41,640 | $35,950 | $20 | +2.1% | 1,373,820 |
| 21 | Utah | $41,580 | $38,750 | $20 | +1.9% | 54,890 |
| 22 | Florida | $41,520 | $37,790 | $20 | +1.8% | 342,870 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $41,440 | $38,760 | $20 | +1.6% | 41,110 |
| 24 | Montana | $41,230 | $39,260 | $20 | +1.1% | 21,520 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $41,190 | $39,190 | $20 | +1% | 16,390 |
| 26 | Nevada | $41,050 | $37,750 | $20 | +0.6% | 47,210 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $40,870 | $38,680 | $20 | +0.2% | 85,150 |
| 28 | Iowa | $40,820 | $38,420 | $20 | +0% | 65,530 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $40,740 | $38,020 | $20 | -0.1% | 9,410 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $40,550 | $38,450 | $20 | -0.6% | 148,270 |
| 31 | Delaware | $40,340 | $37,860 | $19 | -1.1% | 24,030 |
| 32 | Indiana | $40,190 | $37,440 | $19 | -1.5% | 136,140 |
| 33 | Virginia | $40,000 | $37,610 | $19 | -2% | 162,910 |
| 34 | Ohio | $39,890 | $37,530 | $19 | -2.2% | 244,030 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $39,850 | $37,800 | $19 | -2.3% | 188,740 |
| 36 | Michigan | $39,680 | $37,690 | $19 | -2.7% | 205,890 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $39,370 | $37,240 | $19 | -3.5% | 110,040 |
| 38 | Georgia | $38,630 | $37,080 | $19 | -5.3% | 160,030 |
| 39 | Idaho | $38,470 | $37,200 | $19 | -5.7% | 41,510 |
| 40 | Kansas | $38,190 | $36,640 | $18 | -6.4% | 67,160 |
| 41 | Missouri | $37,690 | $36,100 | $18 | -7.6% | 167,240 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $37,190 | $35,470 | $18 | -8.8% | 94,000 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $36,600 | $35,400 | $18 | -10.3% | 65,630 |
| 44 | Pennsylvania | $36,430 | $34,270 | $18 | -10.7% | 395,970 |
| 45 | Alabama | $34,970 | $33,790 | $17 | -14.3% | 75,330 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $34,590 | $31,220 | $17 | -15.2% | 52,880 |
| 47 | Texas | $34,160 | $29,700 | $16 | -16.3% | 608,330 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $34,150 | $30,270 | $16 | -16.3% | 55,410 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $34,140 | $32,210 | $16 | -16.3% | 40,080 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $31,600 | $29,360 | $15 | -22.5% | 51,050 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $30,740 | $29,070 | $15 | -24.7% | 98,760 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 521 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grants Pass, OR | $51,950 | $51,460 | 5,660 |
| 2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $49,150 | $53,990 | 101,480 |
| 3 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $48,420 | $51,480 | 51,440 |
| 4 | Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $48,110 | $48,550 | 5,750 |
| 5 | Bend, OR | $48,020 | $51,040 | 4,400 |
| 6 | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $47,940 | $49,250 | 18,500 |
| 7 | Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $47,930 | $50,660 | 8,020 |
| 8 | Longview-Kelso, WA | $47,840 | $49,290 | 2,810 |
| 9 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $47,810 | $49,070 | 7,960 |
| 10 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $47,740 | $52,060 | 3,380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do healthcare support occupations make in the U.S.?
The median healthcare support occupations salary in the United States is $38,340 per year (mean $40,800), and about 80% earn between $28,980 and $54,230.
How much do healthcare support occupations make per hour?
Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $40,800 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays healthcare support occupations the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for healthcare support occupations at $51,860 per year (median $48,400).