EXPLORE A CAREER FAMILY · SOC 39

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Occupational wages · May 2025
Personal Care and Service

Motion Picture Projectionists

Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.

National median annual wage$38,270Source occupation group · May 2025
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Nannies

Care for children in private households and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. Duties may include meal planning and preparation, laundry and clothing care, organization of play activities and outings, discipline, intellectual stimulation, language activities, and transportation.

National median annual wage$34,980Source occupation group · May 2025
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Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other

All personal care and service workers not listed separately.

National median annual wage$41,600Source occupation group · May 2025
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Recreation Workers

Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.

National median annual wage$36,560Source occupation group · May 2025
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Residential Advisors

Coordinate activities in resident facilities in secondary school and college dormitories, group homes, or similar establishments. Order supplies and determine need for maintenance, repairs, and furnishings. May maintain household records and assign rooms. May assist residents with problem solving or refer them to counseling resources.

National median annual wage$42,240Source occupation group · May 2025
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Shampooers

Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.

National median annual wage$32,600Source occupation group · May 2025
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Skincare Specialists

Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.

National median annual wage$45,330Source occupation group · May 2025
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Tour Guides and Escorts

Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.

National median annual wage$38,120Source occupation group · May 2025
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Travel Guides

Plan, organize, and conduct long-distance travel, tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups.

National median annual wage$38,120Source occupation group · May 2025
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Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

Assist patrons at entertainment events by performing duties, such as collecting admission tickets and passes from patrons, assisting in finding seats, searching for lost articles, and helping patrons locate such facilities as restrooms and telephones.

National median annual wage$32,910Source occupation group · May 2025
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Occupation descriptions are adapted from the O*NET® 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), under CC BY 4.0. Wages.fyi organizes the profiles into career-family guides and adds navigation and explanatory context. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Database license and attribution requirements.

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