Wage Differences in Different Occupations

What is the wage difference between the top-earning 10 percent and the bottom-earning 10 percent of athletes and sports competitors?

• Less than $20,190

• Between $20,190 and $35,540

• Between $35,540 and $187,200

• More than $187,200

What factors can contribute to wage differences within the same occupation?

• Credentials, experience and skill, industry or employer, job tasks, geographic location, and success and performance

• Credentials, experience and skill, industry or employer, job tasks, and geographic location

• Credentials, experience and skill, industry or employer, and job tasks

• Credentials, experience and skill, and industry or employer

Which occupation had the biggest wage difference in May 2014?

• Actors

• Athletes and sports competitors

• Producers and directors

• Broadcast news analysts

What is the wage difference for actors between the top-earning 10 percent and the bottom-earning 10 percent of workers?

• Less than $18,720

• Between $18,720 and $41,230

• Between $41,230 and $168,480

• More than $168,480

Which occupation in the healthcare industry had one of the biggest wage differences in May 2014?

• Podiatrists

• Optometrists

• Physicians and surgeons

• Registered nurses

What is the wage difference for podiatrists between the top-earning 10 percent and the bottom-earning 10 percent of workers?

• Less than $50,430

• Between $50,430 and $120,700

• Between $120,700 and $136,770

• More than $136,770

What type of pay is not included in the wages reported in the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey?

• Straight-time, gross pay including some types of incentive pay

• Premium pay, such as overtime pay or shift differentials

• Certain types of bonuses, such as profit-sharing payments

• All types of pay are included

What is the median annual wage for commercial pilots?

• Less than $49,280

• Between $49,280 and $75,620

• Between $75,620 and $90,690

• More than $90,690

What is the wage difference for commercial pilots between the top-earning 10 percent and the bottom-earning 10 percent of workers?

• Less than $25,520

• Between $25,520 and $57,210

• Between $57,210 and $120,100

• More than $120,100

What is the median annual wage for art directors in New York?

• Less than $44,120

• Between $44,120 and $85,610

• Between $85,610 and $114,070

• More than $114,070