May 2007 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Fargo, ND-MN


For metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area definitions used by the OES survey, see the MSA definitions page.

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in Fargo, ND-MN, a metropolitan statistical area that includes parts of North Dakota and Minnesota.

Additional information, including the hourly and annual 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages and the employment percent relative standard error, is available in the downloadable Excel files(XLS).

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Major Occupational Groups in Fargo, ND-MN (Note—clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group):

All Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 114,540 $13.71 $16.80 $34,940 1.4 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 5,010 $35.36 $40.49 $84,210 1.4 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 300 $60.93 $64.61 $134,380 5.1 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,450 $40.15 $46.34 $96,390 2.6 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 90 (8) (8) (8) (8)
11-2021 Marketing Managers 170 $32.88 $35.09 $72,980 5.6 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 300 $36.38 $41.64 $86,600 5.4 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 50 $29.86 $31.78 $66,110 4.5 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 190 $31.37 $31.03 $64,540 2.7 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 240 $36.47 $39.60 $82,380 8.2 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 480 $36.85 $42.23 $87,830 3.2 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 60 $40.95 $45.31 $94,240 11.7 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 130 $34.43 $34.55 $71,860 3.1 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 50 $38.55 $39.67 $82,520 4.2 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 130 $26.54 $29.91 $62,210 6.4 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 190 $33.60 $39.29 $81,730 6.4 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 100 (4) (4) $86,970 2.0 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 80 $39.08 $40.38 $83,980 2.7 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 100 $41.27 $40.02 $83,230 2.3 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 130 $22.08 $22.70 $47,210 5.0 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 50 $20.00 $21.16 $44,000 5.0 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 150 $29.24 $31.86 $66,270 4.4 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 130 $15.83 $18.42 $38,310 8.8 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 130 $21.16 $23.23 $48,310 5.7 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 160 $41.34 $41.83 $87,010 7.4 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 4,520 $22.28 $25.12 $52,260 2.8 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 190 $21.74 $29.38 $61,110 12.2 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 130 $21.67 $23.70 $49,290 3.0 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 430 $20.15 $20.63 $42,910 3.1 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 130 $25.14 $25.72 $53,500 8.4 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 260 $20.05 $22.94 $47,710 6.8 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 100 $18.54 $18.47 $38,420 3.6 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 40 $19.64 $21.22 $44,140 2.9 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 160 $18.25 $19.02 $39,560 3.3 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 140 $23.60 $22.83 $47,500 3.6 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 150 $28.43 $28.98 $60,270 2.4 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 980 $22.87 $24.35 $50,660 4.7 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 920 $21.75 $23.50 $48,870 4.5 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 90 (8) (8) (8) (8)
13-2041 Credit Analysts (8) $34.00 $37.89 $78,820 4.8 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 140 $36.89 $41.92 $87,180 8.8 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 70 $33.46 $42.11 $87,580 18.3 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 50 $17.65 $22.17 $46,120 21.3 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 270 $24.62 $26.45 $55,020 5.4 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 40 $24.36 $28.15 $58,550 9.3 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 2,860 $20.23 $22.33 $46,450 6.2 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 250 $22.06 $23.09 $48,040 2.4 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 420 $27.94 $30.24 $62,890 6.2 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 190 $35.05 $36.15 $75,200 11.9 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 510 $21.20 $22.75 $47,320 4.2 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 230 $22.52 $23.54 $48,960 3.0 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 160 $20.77 $22.09 $45,960 5.5 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 50 $28.61 $28.72 $59,730 4.4 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 1,750 $23.71 $25.95 $53,970 2.2 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 130 $23.94 $26.56 $55,250 5.5 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 130 $26.84 $29.02 $60,370 4.3 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers (8) $34.51 $32.89 $68,420 2.5 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 160 $34.48 $34.66 $72,080 2.5 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 160 $31.71 $32.41 $67,410 1.9 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers (8) $30.36 $32.72 $68,060 7.7 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 100 $24.00 $29.41 $61,160 9.8 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 90 $15.23 $16.19 $33,680 3.3 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 160 $15.67 $15.35 $31,930 2.2 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 80 $19.95 $19.83 $41,240 4.4 %
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 40 $21.56 $21.34 $44,390 4.0 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians (8) $17.97 $18.05 $37,550 4.2 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 880 $20.36 $22.63 $47,060 4.5 %
19-2031 Chemists 60 $21.70 $26.30 $54,690 2.4 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 90 $24.32 $30.06 $62,520 7.4 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 80 $27.23 $28.79 $59,880 2.4 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 30 $25.92 $26.47 $55,050 3.6 %
19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 300 $16.11 $16.12 $33,530 3.3 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 1,610 $17.05 $17.51 $36,420 2.7 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 110 $19.11 $19.49 $40,530 3.1 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 180 $19.33 $21.37 $44,460 3.8 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors (8) $16.95 $17.12 $35,600 4.1 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 50 $17.86 $18.80 $39,100 2.7 %
21-1019 Counselors, All Other 40 $15.46 $16.42 $34,160 7.3 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 220 $20.46 $21.33 $44,360 2.2 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 140 $18.32 $19.05 $39,630 2.3 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 60 $17.83 $19.09 $39,710 9.1 %
21-1091 Health Educators 30 $14.59 $16.32 $33,950 6.2 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 420 $11.50 $12.59 $26,190 9.1 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 190 $15.20 $15.95 $33,180 7.6 %
21-2011 Clergy 30 $20.83 $20.46 $42,560 4.0 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 450 $29.99 $41.76 $86,870 9.4 %
23-1011 Lawyers 260 $49.90 $55.90 $116,270 10.8 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 90 $18.62 $20.27 $42,170 3.5 %
23-2091 Court Reporters (8) $9.47 $13.10 $27,250 21.1 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 6,750 $19.26 $20.47 $42,570 2.8 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $64,020 8.3 %
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $57,960 4.3 %
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $51,130 4.7 %
25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $65,540 2.3 %
25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $52,450 4.7 %
25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $52,210 6.7 %
25-1062 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $55,770 2.6 %
25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $55,880 6.5 %
25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $56,520 2.0 %
25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $45,810 4.7 %
25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $51,410 5.0 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $47,430 1.9 %
25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $52,280 7.3 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $51,220 11.2 %
25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $44,820 6.4 %
25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $49,190 1.7 %
25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $49,840 2.2 %
25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $50,690 4.2 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 260 $23.13 $24.52 $51,010 6.3 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 320 $9.51 $10.41 $21,640 4.0 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 90 (4) (4) $43,290 5.6 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,220 (4) (4) $40,680 1.9 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 560 (4) (4) $43,160 2.5 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 70 (4) (4) $54,440 4.5 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 200 (4) (4) $52,480 1.8 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 170 (4) (4) $54,690 3.0 %
25-4021 Librarians 80 $21.78 $23.04 $47,930 2.9 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 90 $13.85 $14.23 $29,600 7.6 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 40 $21.77 $28.83 $59,970 9.8 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,150 (4) (4) $25,000 4.6 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other (8) $12.44 $14.00 $29,120 3.6 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 2,180 $14.52 $16.44 $34,200 3.4 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 60 $10.31 $10.57 $21,980 2.6 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 210 $13.93 $14.00 $29,130 3.3 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 80 $12.95 $13.91 $28,920 12.7 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 230 $13.13 $12.53 $26,070 8.7 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 90 $21.84 $20.12 $41,860 7.6 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 280 (4) (4) $28,910 13.3 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers (8) $16.87 $19.17 $39,860 14.5 %
27-3012 Public Address System and Other Announcers 70 $11.67 $11.60 $24,130 10.5 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 80 $14.61 $14.28 $29,710 7.2 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 230 $19.07 $20.71 $43,070 4.5 %
27-3041 Editors 40 $19.86 $20.27 $42,160 15.7 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 50 $13.97 $16.95 $35,250 21.7 %
27-4021 Photographers 110 $19.45 $17.69 $36,800 14.4 %
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 30 $11.66 $13.78 $28,670 19.2 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 6,470 $23.00 $26.22 $54,530 3.0 %
29-1011 Chiropractors 30 $36.70 $35.02 $72,850 15.8 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 40 (5) $83.96 $174,640 10.1 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 70 $22.11 $22.38 $46,540 3.2 %
29-1041 Optometrists (8) $30.28 $40.74 $84,740 22.5 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 350 $44.37 $41.85 $87,050 4.6 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (8) (5) $79.59 $165,550 7.1 %
29-1067 Surgeons (8) $54.95 $64.17 $133,470 24.1 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 80 (5) $97.68 $203,170 13.0 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 100 $36.51 $36.63 $76,190 3.3 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,370 $25.74 $26.19 $54,470 2.1 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 90 $24.13 $25.89 $53,860 4.4 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 120 $30.72 $32.04 $66,640 4.8 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 40 $17.78 $18.02 $37,470 3.2 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 90 $20.24 $20.17 $41,950 2.8 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 140 $26.44 $26.29 $54,680 5.7 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 30 $29.93 $30.89 $64,260 4.8 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 170 $21.98 $22.63 $47,060 2.5 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 190 $13.75 $13.95 $29,010 3.0 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 260 $26.01 $25.65 $53,350 5.6 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 170 $20.35 $19.74 $41,060 2.7 %
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians (8) $9.39 $10.78 $22,430 8.8 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 200 $13.55 $13.51 $28,090 8.1 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 70 $17.26 $17.39 $36,180 3.2 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 50 $13.56 $13.42 $27,920 3.1 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 880 $15.76 $16.04 $33,350 2.0 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (8) $11.48 $13.18 $27,400 4.2 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 150 $11.89 $12.05 $25,070 11.5 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 80 $19.85 $24.46 $50,870 14.9 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 3,110 $11.10 $11.65 $24,230 1.6 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 590 $10.06 $10.07 $20,940 1.9 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,250 $11.06 $11.19 $23,280 1.7 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 240 $15.37 $15.68 $32,610 3.9 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants (8) $12.59 $12.80 $26,620 6.3 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 50 $10.91 $11.03 $22,940 5.1 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 150 $12.40 $12.89 $26,800 4.6 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 90 $9.96 $9.75 $20,270 3.5 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 50 $10.91 $12.51 $26,020 11.5 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 180 (8) (8) (8) (8)
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 1,330 $16.86 $17.05 $35,460 4.8 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 30 $30.99 $32.32 $67,230 2.2 %
33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers (8) $24.32 $25.26 $52,550 2.6 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 100 $18.85 $19.25 $40,040 2.8 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 150 $17.54 $18.30 $38,060 2.2 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 50 $28.51 $31.09 $64,670 2.7 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 340 $22.64 $22.47 $46,730 1.8 %
33-9032 Security Guards 400 $9.41 $10.01 $20,830 4.4 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 90 $8.61 $8.58 $17,850 4.1 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other (8) $13.06 $14.89 $30,980 11.0 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 10,530 $8.03 $8.78 $18,260 1.2 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 90 $11.80 $13.28 $27,610 6.2 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 910 $13.36 $13.58 $28,240 1.9 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 220 $8.39 $8.40 $17,470 2.8 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 210 $11.09 $11.24 $23,370 1.6 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 850 $9.85 $9.94 $20,670 1.3 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 210 $8.51 $8.72 $18,130 6.2 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 320 $9.00 $9.81 $20,410 5.2 %
35-3011 Bartenders 930 $6.97 $7.56 $15,730 3.0 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,850 $7.81 $7.99 $16,610 2.1 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 230 $7.83 $8.95 $18,620 7.7 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,440 $7.00 $7.92 $16,480 2.9 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 160 $8.99 $9.20 $19,140 2.3 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 270 $7.36 $7.93 $16,490 4.3 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 370 $7.89 $8.00 $16,640 1.7 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 450 $7.26 $7.37 $15,330 2.9 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 3,960 $9.79 $10.78 $22,430 1.8 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 230 $14.36 $15.72 $32,700 2.7 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 100 $17.03 $18.75 $38,990 5.8 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,150 $9.86 $10.53 $21,910 2.4 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 930 $8.31 $8.41 $17,490 2.1 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 490 $10.98 $11.47 $23,860 2.9 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 3,420 $8.48 $9.59 $19,950 3.8 %
39-1011 Gaming Supervisors 40 $11.85 $13.49 $28,060 11.8 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 130 $14.51 $15.65 $32,560 4.5 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 60 $9.22 $9.43 $19,610 3.5 %
39-3011 Gaming Dealers (8) $8.55 $10.50 $21,840 13.9 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 280 $7.23 $7.68 $15,970 3.9 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 210 $8.09 $8.14 $16,940 2.1 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 530 $10.00 $11.14 $23,160 17.9 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 810 $7.57 $7.92 $16,480 3.8 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides (8) $9.12 $9.33 $19,410 4.0 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 240 $8.91 $9.83 $20,450 3.9 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 380 $8.11 $8.92 $18,540 3.9 %
39-9041 Residential Advisors 70 $11.76 $11.68 $24,290 12.7 %
39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other (8) $9.46 $10.46 $21,750 9.8 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 12,710 $10.60 $14.55 $30,260 2.6 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 990 $16.14 $17.45 $36,290 2.7 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 200 $24.46 $27.86 $57,950 3.3 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,830 $7.86 $8.06 $16,770 1.6 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 550 $9.19 $9.26 $19,250 3.6 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 340 $13.75 $14.86 $30,910 5.4 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 4,120 $9.13 $10.63 $22,110 2.4 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 50 $21.17 $22.89 $47,620 8.8 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 340 $18.90 $28.52 $59,320 15.0 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 150 $20.61 $27.70 $57,620 15.4 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 350 $15.22 $20.08 $41,760 11.4 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 300 $34.19 $33.90 $70,510 4.9 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,730 $21.40 $25.26 $52,550 5.2 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 90 $8.68 $9.40 $19,540 5.6 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 70 $18.57 $20.75 $43,160 13.5 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 380 $8.54 $8.80 $18,300 4.6 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 110 $13.95 $16.95 $35,260 7.5 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 20,360 $12.53 $13.36 $27,790 1.2 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,060 $18.03 $19.08 $39,680 1.5 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 110 $11.19 $11.31 $23,520 1.7 %
43-2021 Telephone Operators (8) $13.37 $13.26 $27,580 3.9 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 320 $9.13 $10.79 $22,430 8.3 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 300 $12.80 $12.88 $26,800 3.5 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,810 $13.77 $14.33 $29,800 1.5 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 120 $15.88 $15.87 $33,010 2.0 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 100 $15.47 $15.34 $31,900 2.6 %
43-3071 Tellers 780 $11.86 $12.19 $25,360 3.3 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 50 $15.18 $14.58 $30,330 5.9 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 130 $12.61 $14.19 $29,520 5.6 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,870 $12.05 $12.87 $26,760 2.9 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 80 $19.50 $19.41 $40,370 2.6 %
43-4071 File Clerks 60 $11.41 $11.72 $24,380 3.2 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 300 $8.50 $8.50 $17,680 1.5 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 350 $10.64 $10.71 $22,270 2.3 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 40 $8.40 $8.73 $18,160 7.5 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 140 $14.86 $15.03 $31,270 2.6 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 60 $13.83 $14.01 $29,140 6.2 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 230 $14.06 $14.50 $30,150 2.9 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 100 $15.09 $15.39 $32,010 1.9 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 940 $10.86 $11.17 $23,220 2.4 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 410 $15.22 $16.17 $33,640 8.0 %
43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 60 $18.85 $20.53 $42,700 6.4 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 60 $9.92 $10.06 $20,930 3.1 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 130 $15.43 $16.14 $33,570 3.0 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 50 $21.56 $21.17 $44,030 3.8 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 240 $21.41 $21.22 $44,140 2.7 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 220 $21.03 $19.74 $41,060 4.0 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 130 $18.55 $19.19 $39,910 4.0 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 790 $12.45 $12.28 $25,540 2.6 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,490 $9.59 $10.08 $20,960 1.2 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (8) $15.16 $15.57 $32,390 3.8 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,220 $16.22 $17.64 $36,680 2.8 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 250 $13.46 $13.77 $28,640 4.0 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 270 $12.05 $12.49 $25,970 4.3 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 950 $14.28 $14.59 $30,350 2.5 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 120 $13.90 $14.47 $30,100 10.4 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 160 $11.55 $11.76 $24,450 2.7 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 490 $10.22 $10.62 $22,090 3.7 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 400 $12.62 $12.44 $25,880 3.0 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 150 $10.39 $10.61 $22,070 2.8 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,870 $11.35 $11.48 $23,880 1.6 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 50 $12.59 $12.45 $25,890 6.8 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 70 $14.75 $15.41 $32,060 6.3 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 270 $12.24 $12.86 $26,740 6.2 %
45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 130 $13.78 $14.47 $30,090 6.5 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (8) $8.77 $8.97 $18,650 7.5 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 5,970 $16.14 $16.94 $35,230 1.4 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 470 $21.50 $22.42 $46,640 3.0 %
47-2011 Boilermakers (8) $23.63 $25.09 $52,190 3.0 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 90 $24.08 $23.91 $49,720 7.2 %
47-2031 Carpenters (8) $15.70 $15.85 $32,970 2.3 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 340 $15.51 $15.82 $32,900 4.7 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 930 $12.73 $13.53 $28,130 3.3 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 50 $16.28 $15.27 $31,770 9.3 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 460 $18.08 $18.07 $37,580 2.0 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 180 $16.20 $17.05 $35,470 5.3 %
47-2111 Electricians 710 $20.72 $20.05 $41,710 2.5 %
47-2132 Insulation Workers, Mechanical (8) $15.63 $16.22 $33,730 5.7 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 160 $13.46 $13.67 $28,440 3.8 %
47-2151 Pipelayers 100 $13.37 $15.04 $31,270 13.9 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 410 $21.68 $21.32 $44,350 1.8 %
47-2161 Plasterers and Stucco Masons 40 $19.36 $18.94 $39,390 8.0 %
47-2181 Roofers 100 $14.26 $15.05 $31,300 5.9 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 200 $17.08 $17.24 $35,870 2.9 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers (8) $17.83 $17.65 $36,720 4.6 %
47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 50 $13.57 $13.30 $27,670 3.0 %
47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 210 $10.42 $10.06 $20,930 3.6 %
47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 70 $11.28 $12.22 $25,410 8.3 %
47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 30 $12.20 $12.59 $26,190 3.0 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 30 $24.09 $24.01 $49,950 2.3 %
47-4031 Fence Erectors (8) $12.41 $13.33 $27,730 2.8 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 80 $18.26 $17.48 $36,360 5.7 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 4,530 $16.87 $17.88 $37,180 1.9 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 350 $25.74 $25.74 $53,540 1.9 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 180 $17.19 $16.78 $34,910 5.8 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 150 $26.54 $24.67 $51,310 5.2 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 40 $21.43 $22.00 $45,750 2.8 %
49-2096 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles (8) $10.81 $11.04 $22,960 5.3 %
49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers (8) $13.46 $13.72 $28,550 5.9 %
49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (8) $17.11 $17.52 $36,430 8.6 %
49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 80 $20.59 $20.73 $43,120 11.0 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 200 $17.36 $18.24 $37,930 6.8 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 410 $17.01 $17.82 $37,070 4.1 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 430 $17.35 $17.55 $36,490 2.0 %
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 90 $17.09 $18.25 $37,960 12.3 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 160 $17.96 $18.46 $38,390 2.1 %
49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (8) $10.46 $10.57 $21,990 3.7 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (8) $9.37 $10.37 $21,580 2.8 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 310 $15.38 $17.14 $35,660 8.4 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 60 $11.40 $13.70 $28,500 11.5 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 230 $17.41 $18.23 $37,930 5.5 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 610 $14.47 $15.15 $31,510 1.6 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 190 $24.74 $24.35 $50,650 9.6 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 210 $15.61 $15.66 $32,580 5.4 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 50 $14.45 $15.51 $32,270 8.6 %
49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 130 $10.44 $10.46 $21,760 4.9 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 120 $21.07 $20.48 $42,600 5.1 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 7,330 $12.89 $13.64 $28,380 1.7 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 510 $19.00 $20.11 $41,840 2.0 %
51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers (8) $17.05 $16.35 $34,000 4.6 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 80 $17.90 $17.11 $35,590 4.6 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 1,660 $11.79 $12.46 $25,910 3.4 %
51-3011 Bakers 160 $10.72 $10.98 $22,840 2.5 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 140 $11.60 $12.99 $27,020 3.1 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 50 $10.54 $10.95 $22,770 3.6 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers (8) $8.79 $9.27 $19,280 5.1 %
51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 80 $18.30 $19.59 $40,750 6.0 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 270 $12.27 $12.58 $26,170 4.5 %
51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $9.47 $11.04 $22,960 6.0 %
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 50 $16.62 $15.24 $31,700 5.6 %
51-4041 Machinists 90 $18.88 $18.90 $39,300 3.3 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 820 $15.93 $15.72 $32,710 2.0 %
51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $16.48 $18.01 $37,470 3.0 %
51-4193 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $11.24 $12.12 $25,200 3.4 %
51-5011 Bindery Workers 80 $11.59 $12.43 $25,860 5.6 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 60 $14.12 $14.34 $29,830 2.7 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 130 $13.18 $13.04 $27,120 5.0 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 150 $9.20 $9.35 $19,440 3.0 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 90 $10.12 $10.09 $20,990 4.8 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 240 $14.24 $14.92 $31,020 3.5 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 40 $19.88 $19.40 $40,350 4.8 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 40 $20.09 $20.05 $41,700 2.8 %
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 80 $16.23 $15.63 $32,510 2.0 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $12.41 $12.98 $27,000 7.2 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 $13.78 $13.92 $28,960 4.2 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 90 $13.79 $13.69 $28,470 3.3 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 190 $13.23 $14.58 $30,330 5.4 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 170 $11.34 $11.42 $23,750 3.1 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 $14.96 $15.22 $31,660 3.9 %
51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 30 $9.60 $9.95 $20,710 2.1 %
51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 410 $9.47 $9.65 $20,070 1.8 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 160 $10.41 $10.70 $22,260 5.1 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 8,540 $12.91 $14.14 $29,410 2.3 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 210 $16.42 $17.77 $36,970 2.9 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 200 $22.40 $23.53 $48,940 4.9 %
53-2012 Commercial Pilots 50 (4) (4) $43,660 12.8 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 270 $11.71 $11.65 $24,240 7.2 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 630 $12.61 $14.85 $30,900 6.8 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,930 $16.48 $17.42 $36,220 3.0 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 1,190 $12.84 $15.14 $31,490 8.9 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 160 $7.28 $8.47 $17,630 8.3 %
53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 80 $6.92 $7.31 $15,200 4.4 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 150 $8.67 $9.50 $19,760 7.1 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders (8) $15.32 $15.59 $32,430 2.7 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators (8) $14.20 $14.46 $30,080 3.4 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 230 $13.81 $14.92 $31,040 3.6 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 290 $7.69 $7.78 $16,190 4.1 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,980 $11.09 $11.59 $24,110 2.5 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 470 $8.06 $8.14 $16,930 2.5 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 120 $16.76 $16.40 $34,120 2.4 %

About May 2007 National, State, Metropolitan, and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.

(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.

(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.

(4) Wages for some occupations that do not generally work year-round, full time, are reported either as hourly wages or annual salaries depending on how they are typically paid.

(5) This wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.

(8) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: April 3, 2008