May 2007 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Low Country South Carolina nonmetropolitan area


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 the Low Country South Carolina nonmetropolitan area.

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 Low Country South Carolina nonmetropolitan area (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 121,570 $12.66 $15.93 $33,140 1.5 %
 
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 5,340 $33.07 $38.85 $80,800 2.1 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 400 $63.05 $64.60 $134,360 5.5 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,790 $35.94 $41.60 $86,520 3.0 %
11-1031 Legislators (8) (4) (4) $19,250 18.6 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 30 (8) (8) (8) (8)
11-2021 Marketing Managers 70 $35.07 $36.40 $75,710 8.0 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 410 $43.46 $45.38 $94,390 8.3 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 30 $32.71 $32.93 $68,490 2.9 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 330 $27.63 $28.77 $59,840 3.3 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 50 $37.10 $39.98 $83,160 5.8 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 330 $34.05 $37.72 $78,450 6.3 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 60 $37.38 $42.02 $87,390 7.4 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 210 $32.30 $36.10 $75,080 8.0 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 70 $16.92 $20.44 $42,520 10.4 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School (8) (4) (4) $69,440 7.1 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 140 $34.48 $35.90 $74,670 7.0 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 290 $19.55 $23.14 $48,120 4.8 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 70 $31.43 $28.83 $59,960 7.5 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 220 $43.25 $50.69 $105,430 7.4 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 40 $28.65 $28.83 $59,970 1.5 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 160 $20.67 $29.11 $60,550 15.6 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 100 $18.62 $19.64 $40,860 7.2 %
 
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 2,810 $21.82 $23.94 $49,790 4.6 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 70 $32.54 $35.12 $73,060 7.3 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 170 (8) (8) (8) (8)
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 40 $27.65 $27.70 $57,620 5.3 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 90 $15.20 $17.71 $36,840 1.8 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 160 $22.46 $23.25 $48,350 4.4 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 50 $15.01 $16.52 $34,370 2.6 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 70 (8) (8) (8) (8)
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 60 $22.66 $25.13 $52,260 2.8 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 260 $22.25 $26.22 $54,540 12.7 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 70 $21.55 $30.12 $62,640 22.1 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 170 $26.27 $26.98 $56,120 2.5 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 680 $22.81 $24.78 $51,530 2.7 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 80 $18.07 $20.01 $41,630 2.9 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts (8) $25.89 $26.50 $55,110 8.2 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 120 $29.66 $37.41 $77,810 21.0 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 170 $24.69 $26.65 $55,430 7.4 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 50 $15.67 $17.12 $35,600 3.5 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers 290 $7.86 $9.21 $19,150 19.3 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 70 $23.06 $23.65 $49,190 9.2 %
 
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 620 $26.63 $25.78 $53,630 3.9 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 100 $25.27 $24.26 $50,470 12.5 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software (8) $32.47 $35.28 $73,390 3.3 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 160 $19.52 $21.59 $44,900 7.2 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 40 $28.84 $29.20 $60,730 1.7 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 70 $24.02 $23.41 $48,690 4.8 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 110 $26.72 $25.37 $52,760 5.7 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 50 $32.02 $31.43 $65,370 2.6 %
 
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 1,190 $25.63 $28.20 $58,650 5.1 %
17-1012 Landscape Architects 90 $23.71 $26.42 $54,950 14.8 %
17-1022 Surveyors 90 $16.51 $22.51 $46,830 12.2 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 170 $38.06 $36.79 $76,520 3.6 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 40 $37.23 $37.06 $77,090 3.7 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 30 $30.60 $32.73 $68,090 2.5 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 80 $30.97 $43.14 $89,730 22.2 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 50 $23.96 $26.73 $55,600 5.7 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 40 $22.95 $27.06 $56,280 5.1 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters (8) $14.01 $14.63 $30,440 7.1 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 40 $23.34 $23.07 $47,980 5.8 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 30 $20.52 $24.25 $50,440 3.6 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 150 $14.56 $15.99 $33,260 9.3 %
 
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 470 $22.63 $23.05 $47,940 1.4 %
19-1032 Foresters (8) $22.74 $22.35 $46,490 3.5 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 40 $28.13 $27.48 $57,150 1.9 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 40 $22.83 $24.55 $51,070 2.6 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 40 $28.24 $28.30 $58,860 2.1 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 40 $18.43 $18.81 $39,120 2.3 %
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 40 $14.18 $14.22 $29,570 1.3 %
 
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 1,150 $15.43 $16.60 $34,530 3.5 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 40 $17.05 $17.66 $36,730 3.3 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 260 $21.98 $21.01 $43,710 9.1 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 360 $14.88 $15.31 $31,850 1.9 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 60 $20.70 $21.02 $43,720 4.3 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 40 $9.70 $12.13 $25,230 11.0 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 90 $11.74 $12.21 $25,390 4.3 %
 
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 960 $20.17 $25.90 $53,870 8.8 %
23-1011 Lawyers 360 $34.86 $39.86 $82,910 11.7 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 70 $20.82 $23.80 $49,500 2.8 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 330 $18.34 $18.06 $37,570 6.9 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (8) $14.12 $14.03 $29,180 11.3 %
 
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 6,570 $18.43 $18.90 $39,300 1.9 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $67,900 10.9 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 230 $15.17 $14.89 $30,960 7.1 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 320 (4) (4) $44,210 1.9 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,580 (4) (4) $42,320 1.9 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 830 (4) (4) $42,710 2.3 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,080 (4) (4) $42,780 1.9 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 170 (4) (4) $48,560 5.4 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 230 (4) (4) $43,230 3.0 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 60 (4) (4) $45,860 3.2 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 90 (4) (4) $49,110 4.6 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 40 $15.72 $22.04 $45,840 24.5 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 140 (4) (4) $51,250 3.6 %
25-4021 Librarians 150 $23.21 $22.52 $46,850 3.5 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 140 $10.05 $10.33 $21,480 3.2 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 110 $26.86 $26.92 $55,990 2.6 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 930 (4) (4) $17,120 4.2 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 40 $11.42 $13.04 $27,120 3.1 %
 
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 1,260 $17.09 $19.77 $41,120 7.5 %
27-1011 Art Directors 30 $24.93 $27.75 $57,710 5.8 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 100 $12.98 $12.04 $25,050 6.8 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 160 $14.33 $14.87 $30,940 4.3 %
27-1025 Interior Designers (8) $22.15 $25.93 $53,930 19.9 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 40 $15.22 $14.43 $30,020 11.0 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 290 (4) (4) $35,550 15.2 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 80 $20.03 $20.71 $43,070 2.5 %
27-3041 Editors 60 $22.55 $22.45 $46,700 7.6 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 60 $22.14 $24.10 $50,120 4.9 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 30 $11.69 $12.15 $25,270 3.9 %
27-4021 Photographers 50 $15.64 $15.96 $33,200 6.9 %
 
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 5,970 $24.71 $31.04 $64,550 5.1 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 80 (5) $97.76 $203,340 17.1 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 30 $20.57 $21.62 $44,970 6.1 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 250 $47.23 $50.00 $104,010 6.9 %
29-1061 Anesthesiologists (8) (5) $99.25 $206,440 19.8 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 50 (5) $79.53 $165,410 19.8 %
29-1067 Surgeons (8) (5) (5) (5) 24.4 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 210 (5) $88.59 $184,260 13.5 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 40 $41.71 $39.07 $81,270 5.9 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,850 $26.73 $28.12 $58,500 5.4 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 80 $29.39 $29.67 $61,710 2.8 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 210 $32.13 $32.92 $68,470 4.2 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 50 $21.32 $21.49 $44,700 3.2 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 90 $27.05 $27.79 $57,800 4.0 %
29-1131 Veterinarians (8) $29.27 $29.96 $62,310 7.0 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 120 $22.76 $22.89 $47,600 2.1 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 120 $14.20 $15.00 $31,210 3.5 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 180 $33.77 $32.21 $67,010 5.7 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 30 $24.47 $21.73 $45,200 22.1 %
29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 50 $39.75 $37.02 $77,000 2.9 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 240 $24.26 $25.13 $52,270 2.7 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 380 $14.48 $14.82 $30,820 3.2 %
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 50 $7.60 $8.31 $17,280 4.2 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 300 $10.90 $11.80 $24,530 4.8 %
29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 40 $19.82 $19.50 $40,560 5.1 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 90 $16.53 $17.21 $35,800 1.5 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 40 $13.93 $14.13 $29,390 5.7 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 660 $17.47 $17.43 $36,260 1.9 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 180 $12.28 $14.09 $29,310 3.4 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 40 $14.56 $17.09 $35,550 15.0 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 90 $25.37 $24.77 $51,520 3.7 %
 
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 2,970 $10.46 $11.24 $23,390 2.5 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 480 $8.80 $9.02 $18,770 4.7 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,340 $9.28 $9.45 $19,660 1.9 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 70 $24.08 $23.91 $49,740 2.9 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 40 $10.74 $10.75 $22,370 2.0 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists (8) $11.54 $13.12 $27,290 6.0 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 160 $16.94 $17.00 $35,350 10.6 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 550 $12.77 $13.01 $27,070 2.4 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 50 $14.85 $14.75 $30,670 4.0 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 50 $10.18 $9.89 $20,570 4.1 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 50 $15.07 $14.19 $29,510 4.0 %
 
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 3,090 $15.62 $16.80 $34,940 2.4 %
33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 50 $26.45 $26.70 $55,530 3.0 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 130 $20.70 $22.97 $47,780 3.4 %
33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 70 $27.91 $28.17 $58,590 2.4 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 30 $19.42 $22.89 $47,620 4.3 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 630 $16.04 $17.09 $35,560 3.0 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 610 $16.32 $17.22 $35,810 1.6 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 50 $18.09 $20.04 $41,690 3.2 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (8) $16.97 $17.55 $36,500 1.9 %
33-9032 Security Guards 650 $11.69 $12.68 $26,370 3.5 %
33-9091 Crossing Guards 40 $8.36 $9.10 $18,940 4.3 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 50 $7.40 $8.59 $17,880 8.8 %
 
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 16,050 $8.00 $8.94 $18,600 1.4 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 170 $21.29 $22.05 $45,870 2.7 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 900 $13.19 $14.35 $29,840 2.3 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 960 $7.04 $7.28 $15,140 2.3 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 430 $8.27 $9.28 $19,310 4.3 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 1,310 $11.00 $11.44 $23,800 2.3 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (8) $8.28 $8.28 $17,220 3.6 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 1,180 $8.81 $8.96 $18,640 3.4 %
35-3011 Bartenders 590 $7.25 $8.19 $17,040 3.3 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,720 $7.29 $7.85 $16,320 3.0 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 1,190 $7.65 $7.92 $16,480 3.2 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 4,000 $6.86 $8.25 $17,170 3.7 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (8) $9.11 $9.34 $19,430 6.7 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 940 $8.06 $7.91 $16,460 3.9 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 770 $7.54 $7.70 $16,020 1.8 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 730 $8.12 $8.16 $16,970 3.0 %
 
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 8,830 $9.98 $11.02 $22,930 2.5 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 320 $14.08 $14.67 $30,510 2.7 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 380 $19.10 $21.20 $44,110 5.2 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,750 $9.43 $10.17 $21,150 3.8 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,650 $8.27 $8.41 $17,490 2.3 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 280 $15.50 $14.58 $30,330 9.8 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 3,410 $11.30 $11.63 $24,180 3.2 %
 
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 3,180 $9.52 $10.57 $21,990 3.1 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 150 $16.46 $20.39 $42,400 7.7 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 170 $10.64 $10.87 $22,600 4.6 %
39-3021 Motion Picture Projectionists 40 $10.00 $9.72 $20,220 5.3 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers (8) $7.50 $7.60 $15,800 4.1 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 680 (8) (8) (8) (8)
39-4021 Funeral Attendants 80 $10.19 $9.95 $20,700 7.6 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 280 $14.39 $14.77 $30,720 10.7 %
39-5092 Manicurists and Pedicurists 50 $11.32 $11.56 $24,040 6.4 %
39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops 30 $8.31 $8.78 $18,260 2.9 %
39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts (8) $7.25 $7.72 $16,050 10.9 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 610 $8.29 $8.35 $17,370 4.2 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 370 $9.71 $9.56 $19,890 3.1 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors (8) $13.05 $12.99 $27,030 5.3 %
 
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 14,550 $10.06 $13.89 $28,890 3.7 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,480 $16.71 $18.81 $39,120 3.4 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 150 $24.91 $26.05 $54,180 6.1 %
41-2011 Cashiers 4,470 $7.97 $8.08 $16,800 1.3 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 530 $9.48 $10.36 $21,540 4.7 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 190 $12.83 $13.21 $27,470 5.6 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 4,650 $9.87 $11.34 $23,590 3.3 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 140 $18.43 $21.90 $45,550 18.3 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 330 $14.12 $16.10 $33,490 10.0 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 210 $22.70 $27.36 $56,900 8.7 %
41-3041 Travel Agents (8) $9.34 $10.95 $22,770 12.6 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 140 $15.02 $23.42 $48,710 11.4 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 160 $29.76 $31.43 $65,370 8.7 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 830 $18.73 $23.06 $47,970 6.9 %
41-9021 Real Estate Brokers (8) $43.02 $42.50 $88,410 9.0 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 760 $19.68 $29.64 $61,650 23.9 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 310 $8.77 $9.13 $18,980 2.8 %
 
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 17,280 $12.37 $13.26 $27,580 1.1 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,140 $18.48 $20.18 $41,970 2.7 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 140 $10.46 $11.27 $23,440 3.8 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 190 $11.45 $12.03 $25,030 4.4 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 390 $13.35 $13.82 $28,740 2.8 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,370 $12.90 $13.42 $27,910 2.3 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 270 $11.77 $12.66 $26,320 4.7 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 40 $14.46 $14.64 $30,460 5.5 %
43-3071 Tellers 630 $11.40 $11.61 $24,150 3.2 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 160 $12.82 $13.46 $28,000 2.8 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,320 $13.79 $13.95 $29,010 2.2 %
43-4071 File Clerks 100 $9.49 $9.90 $20,600 5.9 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 500 $9.11 $9.08 $18,900 3.1 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 170 $11.23 $11.48 $23,880 1.7 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 40 $9.87 $9.64 $20,040 4.7 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks (8) $15.35 $15.36 $31,950 3.5 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (8) $14.80 $15.96 $33,200 7.2 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 120 $12.13 $12.63 $26,280 3.4 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 110 $16.85 $16.86 $35,060 1.7 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,090 $11.41 $11.58 $24,090 2.6 %
43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 60 $9.75 $11.08 $23,040 8.6 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 80 $8.39 $8.82 $18,340 5.7 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 160 $13.35 $13.72 $28,530 4.4 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 90 $16.30 $16.13 $33,550 3.0 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities (8) $16.16 $15.89 $33,050 2.6 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 100 $21.65 $21.30 $44,310 2.9 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 310 $20.36 $20.68 $43,010 1.5 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 40 $15.47 $15.49 $32,210 1.8 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 100 $16.99 $18.20 $37,860 2.2 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 330 $12.23 $13.22 $27,500 2.8 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,390 $9.46 $10.01 $20,820 1.9 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 70 $10.64 $12.58 $26,160 9.8 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 860 $16.68 $17.06 $35,490 2.2 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 180 $11.95 $12.34 $25,660 7.0 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 300 $12.38 $12.55 $26,110 2.8 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,790 $13.09 $13.45 $27,980 2.1 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 80 $10.89 $11.40 $23,710 6.2 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 50 $8.51 $9.90 $20,590 11.7 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 40 $11.73 $12.01 $24,980 4.1 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,900 $10.67 $11.03 $22,950 3.2 %
 
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 810 $13.77 $14.92 $31,040 5.4 %
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 80 $26.03 $25.62 $53,290 6.7 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (8) $11.06 $11.62 $24,170 11.3 %
45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators 370 $15.33 $16.16 $33,610 5.4 %
 
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 9,250 $14.67 $16.22 $33,730 1.7 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 1,030 $25.02 $26.48 $55,070 3.7 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 210 $18.32 $18.20 $37,850 2.8 %
47-2031 Carpenters 1,430 $15.97 $16.26 $33,820 3.2 %
47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters (8) $14.00 $13.41 $27,900 7.4 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 270 $15.14 $15.06 $31,330 3.8 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,540 $11.39 $11.95 $24,860 3.6 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 510 $13.92 $14.63 $30,420 3.6 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 70 $17.15 $17.56 $36,530 8.9 %
47-2111 Electricians 690 $16.12 $19.01 $39,540 5.5 %
47-2121 Glaziers 60 $13.37 $13.73 $28,550 3.4 %
47-2131 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 110 $15.07 $15.17 $31,550 7.0 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 480 $14.20 $14.55 $30,260 3.8 %
47-2151 Pipelayers 240 $14.75 $15.02 $31,240 3.2 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 590 $17.49 $19.49 $40,540 5.9 %
47-2181 Roofers 90 $12.78 $13.49 $28,060 5.4 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (8) $14.20 $14.82 $30,820 3.9 %
47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 140 $11.18 $11.05 $22,980 9.4 %
47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 460 $12.29 $12.32 $25,620 4.8 %
47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 170 $11.24 $11.22 $23,350 2.5 %
47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 180 $10.41 $10.67 $22,190 5.2 %
47-3019 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other (8) $9.39 $9.33 $19,400 5.3 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 90 $19.02 $22.11 $45,990 4.1 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 30 $12.86 $12.99 $27,020 2.3 %
47-4071 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (8) $10.46 $10.85 $22,570 5.2 %
 
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 5,460 $15.77 $17.27 $35,920 2.5 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 540 $23.51 $24.74 $51,470 3.7 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 60 $24.48 $22.65 $47,110 14.4 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 150 $14.01 $15.43 $32,080 11.6 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 630 $16.20 $17.27 $35,920 4.7 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 140 $14.07 $15.13 $31,460 4.2 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 200 $16.13 $15.37 $31,960 4.5 %
49-3051 Motorboat Mechanics 80 $14.96 $14.70 $30,580 7.7 %
49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 40 $13.38 $13.16 $27,370 3.0 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 70 $10.23 $9.75 $20,280 6.3 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door (8) $14.66 $15.29 $31,790 6.1 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 560 $19.87 $19.45 $40,460 7.5 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 90 $19.25 $20.19 $42,000 4.4 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,730 $13.82 $15.12 $31,450 4.2 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 110 $16.70 $15.78 $32,820 7.2 %
49-9044 Millwrights 50 $16.24 $15.92 $33,110 2.7 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 120 $25.47 $23.96 $49,840 4.6 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 150 $23.84 $21.25 $44,200 13.4 %
49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers (8) $22.08 $21.00 $43,680 10.1 %
49-9094 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers (8) $14.30 $14.31 $29,760 5.2 %
49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 230 $9.23 $11.81 $24,570 8.1 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 70 $13.79 $15.55 $32,330 2.5 %
 
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 6,540 $13.03 $14.29 $29,720 3.0 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 390 $23.89 $24.65 $51,270 3.0 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (8) $13.15 $13.86 $28,840 10.4 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 770 $12.26 $12.32 $25,620 3.3 %
51-3011 Bakers 70 $12.45 $13.20 $27,450 10.5 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 170 $11.86 $11.70 $24,340 6.3 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (8) $9.26 $10.37 $21,570 16.0 %
51-3023 Slaughterers and Meat Packers (8) $7.27 $7.68 $15,980 3.3 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers (8) $8.92 $9.10 $18,940 3.2 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $14.77 $14.56 $30,280 4.2 %
51-4041 Machinists 230 $15.03 $15.59 $32,440 6.3 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 170 $17.53 $19.34 $40,220 8.0 %
51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 $15.28 $15.62 $32,480 7.9 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 90 $14.11 $14.04 $29,210 8.4 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 340 $8.75 $8.89 $18,490 2.2 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 110 $8.53 $8.46 $17,600 8.4 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 340 $8.71 $8.74 $18,180 3.0 %
51-6063 Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 $13.49 $13.39 $27,850 3.2 %
51-6064 Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 50 $13.75 $13.69 $28,470 3.4 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 30 $16.57 $16.01 $33,290 5.9 %
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 90 $8.84 $9.42 $19,600 8.1 %
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 110 $13.26 $12.98 $26,990 2.8 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 140 $14.75 $16.92 $35,200 9.2 %
51-8092 Gas Plant Operators 90 $20.78 $19.85 $41,280 2.8 %
51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 200 $15.53 $15.88 $33,030 2.6 %
51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 40 $11.05 $11.46 $23,830 7.8 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $11.06 $11.02 $22,910 14.8 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 120 (8) (8) (8) (8)
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) $14.18 $14.57 $30,300 7.7 %
51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 40 $13.07 $12.25 $25,480 3.0 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 290 $13.08 $13.28 $27,630 3.5 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 200 $11.87 $12.05 $25,070 8.4 %
51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators (8) $9.12 $9.24 $19,210 3.3 %
51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 400 $9.60 $10.30 $21,430 5.7 %
 
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 7,220 $10.62 $11.72 $24,370 2.4 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 110 $19.48 $19.93 $41,460 3.4 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 160 $18.93 $20.98 $43,640 5.3 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 100 $7.15 $7.66 $15,930 7.1 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 650 $8.48 $8.70 $18,090 5.6 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 390 $17.61 $16.44 $34,190 11.2 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,320 $14.02 $14.55 $30,270 2.4 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 960 $11.11 $12.58 $26,160 5.4 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 270 $8.45 $8.65 $18,000 8.0 %
53-5021 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 50 $18.64 $19.36 $40,270 6.8 %
53-6099 Transportation Workers, All Other (8) $9.57 $11.92 $24,790 7.1 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 40 $11.77 $11.71 $24,360 3.0 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 60 $15.36 $15.29 $31,810 6.4 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 280 $12.29 $12.43 $25,860 1.9 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 310 $8.38 $8.97 $18,650 6.0 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,530 $8.81 $9.28 $19,310 2.4 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers (8) $11.64 $11.86 $24,680 3.7 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 380 $7.29 $7.71 $16,030 3.8 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 250 $7.10 $7.87 $16,360 3.4 %

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