May 2007 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Iowa City, IA


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 Iowa City, IA, a metropolitan statistical area in Iowa.

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 Iowa City, IA (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 78,390 $14.67 $18.02 $37,480 5.7 %
 
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 2,630 $34.97 $38.27 $79,600 4.1 %
11-1011 Chief Executives (8) $66.85 $67.33 $140,050 11.2 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 550 $40.52 $43.63 $90,750 2.3 %
11-1031 Legislators 90 (4) (4) $21,130 24.1 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 50 $35.75 $37.69 $78,390 9.0 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 70 $37.72 $40.15 $83,520 4.4 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 50 $33.34 $32.47 $67,550 2.2 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 180 $38.26 $41.23 $85,760 2.1 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 170 $42.99 $43.26 $89,990 1.7 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 130 $44.17 $47.12 $98,000 3.9 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
11-9021 Construction Managers 40 $22.52 $24.43 $50,820 17.8 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 50 $13.98 $14.36 $29,860 2.4 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 80 (4) (4) $79,490 3.3 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 90 $22.13 $22.65 $47,110 5.9 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 40 $20.53 $20.80 $43,270 3.7 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 300 $35.33 $37.74 $78,490 2.0 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 70 $21.17 $21.67 $45,080 6.8 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 50 $23.00 $23.80 $49,490 5.9 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 230 $22.22 $24.03 $49,990 4.9 %
 
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 3,120 $23.03 $24.01 $49,940 1.8 %
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products (8) $23.38 $21.37 $44,440 13.6 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 50 $20.99 $22.57 $46,940 4.5 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 110 $25.67 $25.28 $52,570 2.9 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 50 $24.70 $25.29 $52,610 6.6 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 130 $17.94 $20.91 $43,500 7.5 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 60 $22.13 $22.14 $46,050 1.4 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 40 $18.35 $20.41 $42,460 9.8 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 80 $19.64 $19.73 $41,040 2.5 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 100 $24.86 $25.11 $52,240 3.5 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 160 $33.53 $35.50 $73,840 5.5 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,410 $22.48 $23.02 $47,870 2.8 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 470 $23.42 $24.62 $51,200 2.2 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 50 $22.34 $21.88 $45,520 10.2 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 60 $26.21 $26.99 $56,140 8.9 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 130 $24.96 $25.66 $53,370 4.4 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 50 $14.84 $19.47 $40,500 15.3 %
 
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 1,670 $25.39 $26.38 $54,870 1.7 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 350 $29.70 $30.12 $62,650 1.7 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 340 $20.62 $20.89 $43,460 2.0 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 200 $21.09 $22.95 $47,750 4.8 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 80 $24.68 $26.98 $56,120 3.1 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 210 $28.70 $29.34 $61,040 2.2 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 60 $28.21 $29.05 $60,430 5.5 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 50 $27.43 $27.84 $57,900 5.9 %
 
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 870 $26.72 $27.94 $58,120 3.3 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 120 $32.71 $32.31 $67,200 2.9 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 80 $28.21 $28.00 $58,240 3.4 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 120 $30.14 $31.33 $65,170 3.3 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters (8) $13.17 $15.40 $32,040 24.2 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 60 $16.49 $16.83 $35,010 6.6 %
 
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 2,170 $21.81 $23.84 $49,590 3.0 %
19-1022 Microbiologists 80 $23.54 $24.32 $50,580 3.6 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 80 $26.02 $26.85 $55,850 3.8 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 50 $30.41 $32.16 $66,900 4.5 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 60 $41.12 $42.04 $87,450 3.0 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 40 $20.02 $20.41 $42,460 5.9 %
 
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 1,080 $15.71 $17.45 $36,290 5.4 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors (8) $16.44 $17.38 $36,150 12.2 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 90 $19.39 $19.99 $41,590 3.3 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors (8) $11.24 $11.89 $24,730 6.6 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 130 $10.33 $11.65 $24,220 9.8 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 100 $24.15 $24.24 $50,410 7.5 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 80 $20.35 $20.67 $43,000 6.6 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 150 $10.78 $11.54 $24,000 11.0 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 90 $19.71 $19.06 $39,650 13.7 %
 
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 240 $22.24 $26.92 $56,000 5.4 %
23-1011 Lawyers 130 $26.46 $30.92 $64,320 3.8 %
 
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 6,120 $23.50 $32.82 $68,270 19.3 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $71,230 4.9 %
25-1199 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 30 (4) (4) $56,130 14.5 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 210 $9.86 $9.69 $20,160 5.0 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 40 (4) (4) $39,520 10.2 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 820 (4) (4) $37,920 2.8 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 220 (4) (4) $43,780 3.8 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 430 (4) (4) $40,800 6.1 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 170 (4) (4) $31,670 8.3 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 50 (4) (4) $36,280 12.1 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 80 (4) (4) $36,370 8.3 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 60 (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 400 (4) (4) $28,320 4.2 %
25-4021 Librarians 130 $26.13 $28.26 $58,770 5.0 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 50 $13.36 $14.34 $29,830 6.4 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 350 $23.19 $24.22 $50,370 2.8 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 480 (4) (4) $19,990 2.2 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 50 $19.18 $21.48 $44,670 11.1 %
 
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 1,010 $16.81 $19.19 $39,910 6.1 %
27-1023 Floral Designers (8) $11.16 $10.90 $22,660 5.0 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 160 $18.01 $19.95 $41,490 5.4 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 180 (8) (8) (8) (8)
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 50 $7.30 $10.21 $21,240 4.5 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 100 $23.78 $24.22 $50,380 5.2 %
27-3041 Editors 120 $20.53 $19.62 $40,820 2.1 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 40 $13.78 $16.37 $34,040 8.7 %
27-4021 Photographers (8) $12.33 $12.31 $25,600 3.5 %
 
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 4,210 $24.83 $28.43 $59,140 4.5 %
29-1021 Dentists, General (8) $57.54 $62.17 $129,320 9.9 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 50 $24.12 $24.66 $51,290 5.2 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 200 $43.16 $38.80 $80,710 2.5 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 80 (5) $77.43 $161,050 12.6 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 30 $42.89 $52.37 $108,940 18.4 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses (8) $25.76 $25.92 $53,910 2.8 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 40 $27.03 $27.17 $56,520 4.6 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 90 $33.43 $33.45 $69,580 5.2 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 60 $21.05 $20.96 $43,600 2.6 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 80 $29.35 $31.94 $66,430 6.0 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 40 $29.99 $34.18 $71,090 7.6 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 120 $24.52 $24.26 $50,450 2.0 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 170 $17.60 $17.53 $36,460 2.3 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists (8) $23.68 $21.47 $44,660 13.7 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 130 $21.34 $21.65 $45,030 2.1 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 130 $15.44 $15.13 $31,470 4.8 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 160 $11.84 $12.93 $26,890 2.6 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 200 $16.98 $16.73 $34,790 4.1 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 80 $17.66 $17.50 $36,390 4.1 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 40 $11.91 $12.35 $25,680 3.3 %
 
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 2,110 $11.80 $12.38 $25,760 3.1 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 450 $9.52 $9.94 $20,680 3.7 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 750 $11.16 $11.35 $23,600 3.0 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 50 $20.99 $21.19 $44,080 6.5 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 210 $15.25 $15.60 $32,440 3.1 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 260 $13.69 $13.91 $28,940 2.9 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 60 $13.79 $13.70 $28,500 3.7 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 40 $9.32 $8.98 $18,670 4.9 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 180 $13.66 $14.16 $29,450 3.8 %
 
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 950 $17.51 $17.57 $36,550 5.5 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 60 $30.46 $30.71 $63,870 2.9 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 170 $22.55 $22.25 $46,280 4.5 %
33-9032 Security Guards 240 $9.51 $10.56 $21,960 6.1 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 110 $8.33 $8.25 $17,170 3.5 %
 
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 7,560 $7.82 $8.90 $18,510 1.6 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 410 $15.43 $16.52 $34,350 4.3 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food (8) $7.40 $7.85 $16,320 4.3 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 240 $11.32 $11.99 $24,930 2.7 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 840 $9.13 $9.15 $19,020 1.9 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (8) $9.15 $9.56 $19,890 3.6 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 460 $9.32 $9.45 $19,660 2.4 %
35-3011 Bartenders 540 $7.47 $9.17 $19,080 7.7 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,780 $7.63 $8.05 $16,740 2.4 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 250 $8.87 $8.91 $18,530 6.7 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,010 $6.96 $7.46 $15,510 2.9 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 160 $8.79 $9.25 $19,250 6.0 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 130 $8.37 $8.56 $17,800 2.6 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 200 $8.32 $8.30 $17,270 2.9 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 280 $8.02 $8.46 $17,600 3.8 %
 
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 2,200 $11.46 $11.80 $24,540 2.3 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 50 $16.11 $16.58 $34,480 3.0 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 50 $17.61 $18.64 $38,770 5.9 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,170 $12.27 $12.00 $24,960 2.7 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 470 $9.25 $9.51 $19,780 2.1 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 420 $10.99 $12.16 $25,300 3.7 %
 
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 2,270 $9.04 $10.40 $21,620 4.3 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 70 $18.33 $18.56 $38,610 5.6 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 150 $13.47 $13.50 $28,070 21.3 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 210 $7.76 $8.43 $17,530 6.1 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 310 $11.84 $11.79 $24,530 3.6 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 780 $7.80 $8.13 $16,920 3.1 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 350 $9.98 $9.88 $20,550 3.0 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 100 $16.63 $16.88 $35,120 15.9 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 160 $10.60 $12.37 $25,730 7.5 %
 
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 7,860 $9.77 $13.75 $28,600 3.4 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 640 $15.82 $18.00 $37,440 3.8 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 80 $27.96 $28.98 $60,280 4.3 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,050 $8.12 $8.69 $18,080 2.2 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 330 $9.18 $10.15 $21,110 5.2 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 130 $9.73 $10.42 $21,680 6.2 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,970 $9.22 $11.66 $24,250 3.4 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 60 $19.72 $19.93 $41,440 7.7 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 330 $15.63 $23.61 $49,120 26.8 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 70 $48.99 $48.97 $101,850 13.0 %
41-3041 Travel Agents 40 $12.56 $13.81 $28,720 9.2 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 150 $18.63 $25.78 $53,620 20.4 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 100 $35.21 $36.57 $76,060 12.6 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 520 $24.60 $23.59 $49,070 4.5 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 100 $15.29 $18.47 $38,430 14.4 %
 
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 13,770 $13.35 $14.18 $29,490 3.3 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 480 $20.68 $21.51 $44,740 2.5 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 50 $13.21 $13.14 $27,330 3.7 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 150 $14.48 $15.44 $32,110 3.2 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 950 $13.56 $14.22 $29,570 2.4 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 40 $16.06 $16.04 $33,370 11.0 %
43-3071 Tellers 290 $10.92 $10.96 $22,790 2.2 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 40 $15.12 $15.14 $31,490 2.6 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,350 $12.67 $13.16 $27,380 3.4 %
43-4071 File Clerks 340 $12.69 $12.84 $26,700 2.9 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 120 $9.02 $9.08 $18,890 2.0 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 160 (8) (8) (8) (8)
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 60 $13.50 $13.40 $27,880 2.3 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 70 $13.60 $13.24 $27,530 4.3 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 40 $16.87 $17.11 $35,580 2.2 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 510 $10.43 $10.53 $21,900 2.3 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 140 $17.05 $16.90 $35,160 2.9 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (8) $9.34 $9.40 $19,550 2.9 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 40 $18.18 $17.89 $37,210 4.5 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 80 $16.54 $16.51 $34,340 5.7 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 160 $21.50 $21.45 $44,620 2.8 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 40 $20.89 $19.78 $41,150 3.8 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 180 $14.35 $14.23 $29,610 2.6 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 910 $10.02 $10.94 $22,760 2.7 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 690 $18.04 $18.36 $38,200 2.8 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 190 $14.25 $13.90 $28,910 10.5 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 110 $14.89 $16.64 $34,600 14.6 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,470 $15.87 $15.86 $32,990 4.6 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 40 $14.29 $15.52 $32,280 7.3 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 260 $13.10 $14.15 $29,430 6.4 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 50 $16.09 $14.78 $30,740 6.2 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (8) $7.92 $8.29 $17,250 8.1 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 150 $11.15 $11.28 $23,460 3.8 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 3,360 $13.02 $14.05 $29,220 4.0 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 310 $10.46 $10.42 $21,670 3.6 %
 
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 130 $9.72 $10.88 $22,630 5.2 %
 
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 3,100 $18.12 $19.55 $40,660 3.8 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 240 $31.79 $31.06 $64,600 7.1 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 80 $18.82 $20.16 $41,940 6.5 %
47-2031 Carpenters 800 $17.29 $17.94 $37,310 7.1 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 390 $15.34 $15.85 $32,980 4.1 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 230 $13.34 $13.85 $28,820 4.3 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 60 $20.10 $19.35 $40,240 4.6 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 40 $17.10 $16.76 $34,860 4.4 %
47-2111 Electricians 390 $19.86 $20.65 $42,950 7.2 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 120 $18.33 $17.88 $37,190 9.1 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 250 $31.74 $29.84 $62,070 4.2 %
47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 30 $13.43 $13.95 $29,010 5.4 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 30 $21.44 $21.25 $44,210 3.3 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 90 $19.57 $19.15 $39,840 1.8 %
47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other (8) $12.91 $12.27 $25,520 9.4 %
 
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 2,280 $16.13 $17.09 $35,540 2.4 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 100 $23.83 $24.82 $51,620 3.7 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 70 $18.56 $20.73 $43,110 11.9 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (8) $24.52 $25.92 $53,920 16.6 %
49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 70 $16.05 $15.64 $32,530 5.3 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 80 $15.92 $17.07 $35,500 6.9 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 370 $14.55 $14.81 $30,810 5.1 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 50 $16.23 $16.26 $33,820 6.1 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 50 $15.58 $16.06 $33,400 6.5 %
49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 40 $10.95 $12.04 $25,050 10.6 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (8) $14.74 $15.11 $31,430 3.7 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers (8) $12.79 $13.72 $28,540 10.7 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 140 $18.25 $18.03 $37,500 3.4 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 580 $15.85 $16.48 $34,280 3.1 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (8) $25.55 $25.17 $52,360 4.3 %
49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers 50 $19.24 $21.22 $44,140 3.2 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 30 $11.48 $12.89 $26,820 12.2 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other (8) $15.32 $14.91 $31,010 10.3 %
 
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 5,060 $13.89 $14.23 $29,600 3.6 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 250 $22.22 $22.51 $46,820 2.7 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 1,920 $11.67 $12.57 $26,150 5.5 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 40 $8.69 $9.61 $19,980 9.1 %
51-3011 Bakers 110 $7.46 $8.85 $18,410 5.9 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 70 $11.29 $11.40 $23,710 2.9 %
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (8) $14.76 $15.37 $31,970 3.4 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $8.88 $11.90 $24,760 9.9 %
51-4041 Machinists 50 $14.18 $14.83 $30,850 4.0 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 200 $14.48 $13.73 $28,550 3.4 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 110 $14.71 $15.83 $32,930 5.3 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 130 $18.99 $18.78 $39,060 4.2 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 130 $14.35 $15.23 $31,690 3.6 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 80 $9.96 $10.51 $21,850 2.8 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 50 $12.65 $12.99 $27,020 8.3 %
51-8013 Power Plant Operators 50 $22.28 $21.63 $44,990 2.9 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 80 $20.82 $20.24 $42,100 2.5 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) $14.72 $15.86 $32,990 7.1 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $15.17 $16.10 $33,490 2.9 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 180 $17.55 $17.70 $36,820 5.0 %
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians (8) $14.57 $17.56 $36,520 5.4 %
51-9083 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (8) $12.33 $12.31 $25,600 6.0 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 230 $14.02 $13.50 $28,080 7.7 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 50 $17.16 $17.32 $36,020 4.9 %
51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 150 $10.62 $11.05 $22,980 3.9 %
 
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 7,990 $15.19 $14.58 $30,330 4.2 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 50 $22.36 $22.04 $45,840 2.8 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 70 $23.60 $24.82 $51,620 3.5 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 120 $15.42 $14.89 $30,970 5.4 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 150 $12.63 $11.97 $24,890 6.5 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 200 $7.31 $7.71 $16,030 5.6 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer (8) $17.08 $16.63 $34,580 3.1 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 330 $10.45 $12.37 $25,720 10.7 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 110 $8.56 $9.07 $18,870 8.9 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 50 $9.00 $10.15 $21,120 11.2 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 60 $18.15 $21.97 $45,700 10.7 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 530 $13.46 $13.45 $27,980 3.0 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 140 $8.93 $9.52 $19,790 4.9 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 700 $10.25 $11.31 $23,530 4.3 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 370 $8.36 $9.03 $18,790 7.0 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 50 $15.06 $15.19 $31,590 7.7 %

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