May 2007 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Southwestern Washington 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 Southwestern Washington 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 Southwestern Washington 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 67,990 $15.13 $17.66 $36,720 1.2 %
 
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 1,360 $39.88 $41.87 $87,100 2.5 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 40 $49.16 $49.41 $102,780 18.8 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 330 $43.45 $48.15 $100,150 3.9 %
11-1031 Legislators 40 (4) (4) $53,770 14.7 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 140 $37.67 $36.58 $76,090 6.3 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 70 $48.98 $49.45 $102,860 5.5 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 40 $37.41 $42.66 $88,720 7.2 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 160 (4) (4) $82,610 1.9 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 40 $29.90 $37.16 $77,300 13.2 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 80 $45.97 $51.46 $107,030 9.3 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 70 $25.54 $25.66 $53,370 1.4 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (8) $22.85 $25.42 $52,870 11.6 %
 
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 1,340 $25.10 $27.11 $56,390 2.7 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 30 $21.55 $22.50 $46,790 6.8 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 80 $27.51 $28.74 $59,780 4.2 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 90 $26.19 $27.83 $57,890 7.5 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 80 $25.39 $26.59 $55,320 5.5 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 40 $20.78 $23.56 $49,010 7.9 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 120 $22.51 $22.60 $47,020 7.2 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 230 $24.40 $26.70 $55,540 3.5 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 350 $27.50 $30.87 $64,210 6.0 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 40 $22.94 $24.20 $50,330 2.1 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 100 $21.97 $23.30 $48,460 7.4 %
 
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 360 $24.48 $25.05 $52,100 4.9 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers (8) $22.19 $23.88 $49,670 3.5 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 150 $18.59 $20.99 $43,660 8.1 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 60 $27.05 $25.84 $53,750 7.7 %
 
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 580 $26.84 $27.60 $57,410 2.8 %
17-1022 Surveyors 30 $28.40 $28.58 $59,440 2.8 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 140 $30.01 $30.66 $63,770 2.9 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 40 $37.67 $37.42 $77,830 2.3 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers (8) $36.12 $37.62 $78,240 2.6 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 50 $21.12 $20.95 $43,570 2.5 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 30 $25.75 $25.24 $52,510 2.8 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 90 $18.66 $18.79 $39,090 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 620 $23.91 $24.68 $51,340 2.4 %
19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 70 $28.81 $28.70 $59,700 2.5 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 70 $24.38 $25.62 $53,280 2.4 %
19-1032 Foresters 50 $28.91 $29.82 $62,020 4.7 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 40 $29.26 $28.93 $60,170 1.5 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 110 $18.42 $18.52 $38,530 1.5 %
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 70 $17.12 $18.14 $37,730 2.7 %
 
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 1,500 $20.29 $20.12 $41,850 4.7 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 50 $18.30 $18.66 $38,820 2.0 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 130 $24.17 $25.20 $52,430 1.8 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 50 $21.02 $21.56 $44,840 3.2 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 310 $18.42 $20.20 $42,010 17.9 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 160 $21.94 $21.80 $45,350 3.8 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 70 $21.79 $21.66 $45,040 2.6 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (8) $15.04 $16.82 $34,990 5.9 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 320 $22.39 $22.92 $47,670 3.7 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 190 $14.29 $14.28 $29,700 2.1 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 70 $7.93 $11.85 $24,640 8.7 %
 
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 400 $25.64 $29.16 $60,650 7.8 %
23-1011 Lawyers 160 $28.17 $29.51 $61,370 9.9 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 50 $44.41 $53.95 $112,210 6.3 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants (8) $20.61 $20.39 $42,410 5.0 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 60 $18.35 $19.44 $40,440 7.8 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 30 $26.34 $26.62 $55,370 6.3 %
 
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 5,120 $17.34 $19.19 $39,920 1.0 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $43,170 7.2 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 50 $14.65 $15.06 $31,330 13.5 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 140 (4) (4) $47,020 1.9 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 810 (4) (4) $48,760 2.2 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 420 (4) (4) $51,220 1.4 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 540 (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 130 (4) (4) $54,030 1.3 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 80 (4) (4) $51,910 1.4 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 50 (4) (4) $52,140 1.7 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 60 (4) (4) $55,400 1.4 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 120 $20.49 $21.11 $43,910 2.2 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 780 (4) (4) $28,980 1.7 %
25-4021 Librarians (8) $23.11 $23.29 $48,440 4.0 %
25-4031 Library Technicians (8) $14.95 $15.22 $31,660 2.0 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 60 $28.25 $28.13 $58,510 2.4 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,190 (4) (4) $25,310 1.2 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 70 $16.59 $18.01 $37,460 4.8 %
 
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 560 $13.49 $15.23 $31,680 3.6 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 70 $9.35 $10.70 $22,250 4.6 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 280 (4) (4) $30,830 3.5 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 40 $11.27 $12.16 $25,280 6.3 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 40 $22.63 $22.77 $47,350 8.8 %
27-3041 Editors 30 $16.94 $17.34 $36,060 8.7 %
 
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 2,850 $28.19 $32.24 $67,060 4.2 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 140 $48.24 $48.52 $100,920 3.2 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (8) $60.47 $72.78 $151,390 21.3 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 50 (5) $80.53 $167,510 12.4 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 40 $35.73 $35.39 $73,610 2.5 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses (8) $30.97 $30.78 $64,020 1.8 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 90 $33.23 $32.77 $68,150 4.2 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 30 $26.93 $26.53 $55,190 2.4 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 30 $35.45 $35.76 $74,380 8.8 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 60 $27.07 $27.05 $56,260 1.8 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 110 $43.16 $42.39 $88,170 3.5 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 90 $27.22 $26.66 $55,450 2.2 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 100 $23.92 $22.21 $46,190 20.9 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 190 $16.43 $16.38 $34,070 2.9 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 40 $17.74 $18.41 $38,280 2.1 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 370 $18.63 $18.55 $38,590 2.2 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 70 $14.79 $15.90 $33,070 3.4 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 90 $20.05 $20.30 $42,220 6.5 %
 
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 1,870 $12.48 $12.90 $26,820 4.3 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 290 $8.91 $9.07 $18,870 3.6 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 830 $11.64 $11.55 $24,020 3.5 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 250 $18.66 $18.03 $37,510 5.8 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 220 $14.37 $14.75 $30,690 3.7 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 50 $15.75 $16.05 $33,380 2.5 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 40 $11.03 $11.24 $23,380 5.2 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 100 $14.00 $13.92 $28,950 2.5 %
 
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 2,320 $18.76 $20.02 $41,640 3.5 %
33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 60 $25.22 $26.35 $54,810 2.5 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 70 $31.38 $31.38 $65,280 2.5 %
33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers (8) $35.02 $34.45 $71,650 3.2 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 190 $21.53 $21.34 $44,390 3.6 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 1,030 $18.07 $18.66 $38,810 3.2 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 350 $26.30 $25.39 $52,820 2.3 %
33-9032 Security Guards 270 $9.09 $9.67 $20,120 3.3 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 120 $15.72 $17.38 $36,150 1.8 %
 
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 6,340 $9.77 $11.19 $23,280 3.2 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 40 $17.18 $17.65 $36,710 13.3 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 270 $18.95 $20.68 $43,020 7.0 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food (8) $8.81 $9.31 $19,360 3.1 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 190 $14.05 $14.01 $29,140 2.1 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 370 $11.17 $11.38 $23,680 2.5 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 90 $10.60 $10.49 $21,810 3.1 %
35-2019 Cooks, All Other (8) $13.93 $13.61 $28,310 6.0 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 290 $9.10 $9.92 $20,640 2.5 %
35-3011 Bartenders 590 $13.08 $13.00 $27,040 5.5 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,290 $8.83 $9.27 $19,280 1.8 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (8) $8.80 $9.22 $19,180 5.7 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,320 $13.17 $12.79 $26,600 4.7 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 120 $8.59 $8.79 $18,290 2.2 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 290 $8.62 $8.72 $18,140 1.8 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 110 $8.61 $9.13 $18,980 5.1 %
 
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 2,290 $10.93 $11.91 $24,770 2.7 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 70 $20.17 $20.40 $42,440 5.4 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,090 $11.34 $11.84 $24,620 1.4 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 650 $9.28 $9.84 $20,470 1.6 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 440 $12.73 $13.09 $27,220 8.7 %
 
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 1,710 $9.83 $11.60 $24,140 3.1 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 50 $17.62 $18.89 $39,290 6.1 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (8) $9.00 $10.98 $22,850 3.6 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 300 $9.00 $10.08 $20,960 8.7 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 480 $9.08 $9.62 $20,000 2.2 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 290 $10.45 $10.44 $21,720 2.1 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 50 $10.38 $12.07 $25,100 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 6,390 $11.80 $15.17 $31,560 3.0 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 520 $18.19 $22.78 $47,390 5.5 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 90 $25.85 $25.80 $53,670 5.6 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,440 $9.94 $11.63 $24,180 4.2 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 400 $9.59 $10.59 $22,030 3.6 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 190 $15.23 $16.61 $34,540 4.0 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 1,920 $11.48 $14.68 $30,540 4.5 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 60 $15.03 $18.50 $38,480 16.1 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 120 $21.37 $25.24 $52,510 9.5 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 60 $18.60 $18.90 $39,310 10.0 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 30 $25.53 $27.08 $56,320 16.8 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 300 $22.65 $26.50 $55,130 6.1 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 60 $14.38 $20.08 $41,760 10.9 %
 
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 10,540 $13.40 $14.45 $30,050 1.0 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 620 $20.99 $22.24 $46,250 2.3 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 40 $13.86 $14.30 $29,740 4.4 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 70 $14.02 $14.66 $30,500 3.9 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 210 $14.89 $15.14 $31,490 2.1 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,300 $14.85 $15.27 $31,770 2.0 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 90 $17.08 $17.01 $35,380 3.9 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 50 $15.22 $15.14 $31,490 2.8 %
43-3071 Tellers 570 $10.87 $11.12 $23,130 4.2 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 280 $18.24 $18.35 $38,160 1.4 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 310 $14.36 $15.09 $31,400 3.2 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 80 $21.46 $20.84 $43,360 2.0 %
43-4071 File Clerks 50 $10.08 $10.42 $21,670 4.0 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 340 $9.29 $9.87 $20,530 3.1 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 110 $14.33 $14.61 $30,400 1.7 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 110 $9.81 $10.78 $22,420 4.4 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 50 $11.92 $13.15 $27,360 8.6 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 130 $12.60 $12.67 $26,350 5.1 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 120 $11.45 $12.81 $26,650 5.9 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 90 $16.91 $16.76 $34,850 1.9 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 370 $11.28 $11.63 $24,190 2.4 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 30 $13.83 $13.98 $29,080 1.8 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 100 $19.29 $20.12 $41,840 5.2 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 50 $18.27 $19.53 $40,620 2.3 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 80 $20.63 $20.21 $42,030 2.0 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 180 $20.70 $20.89 $43,460 1.6 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 50 $11.53 $13.01 $27,060 1.5 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 60 $21.31 $23.22 $48,310 6.1 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 210 $12.64 $13.67 $28,430 3.0 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 850 $10.69 $11.90 $24,760 1.9 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 30 $12.46 $12.62 $26,260 3.0 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 160 $19.27 $19.62 $40,800 4.6 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 60 $15.87 $15.37 $31,980 12.9 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 430 $15.49 $16.10 $33,480 4.9 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 770 $14.31 $14.14 $29,420 1.8 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 60 $10.99 $12.03 $25,010 5.5 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,980 $11.77 $12.33 $25,650 1.1 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 230 $13.89 $14.14 $29,420 2.3 %
 
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 1,670 $17.60 $17.74 $36,900 5.1 %
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 120 $25.29 $28.06 $58,360 6.8 %
45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 260 $19.79 $18.34 $38,150 6.1 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (8) $14.13 $14.73 $30,630 14.0 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals (8) $8.70 $9.06 $18,850 5.2 %
45-2099 Agricultural Workers, All Other (8) $14.19 $13.89 $28,880 3.8 %
45-4011 Forest and Conservation Workers 70 $10.53 $11.82 $24,580 5.7 %
45-4021 Fallers 30 $17.97 $21.33 $44,370 16.7 %
45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators 320 $21.27 $20.91 $43,490 3.3 %
45-4023 Log Graders and Scalers 60 $18.00 $17.92 $37,280 2.6 %
45-4029 Logging Workers, All Other 390 $17.77 $17.85 $37,130 6.7 %
 
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 3,890 $18.03 $19.73 $41,030 3.1 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 320 $26.97 $30.04 $62,480 5.5 %
47-2031 Carpenters 560 $15.55 $16.95 $35,250 7.3 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 100 $15.81 $17.17 $35,710 8.9 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 710 $11.83 $13.33 $27,720 5.1 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 730 $22.13 $21.84 $45,440 7.0 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 60 $22.84 $24.10 $50,130 7.2 %
47-2111 Electricians 410 $22.32 $21.47 $44,650 7.7 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 120 $16.00 $17.31 $36,010 7.2 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 30 $20.90 $20.57 $42,790 2.7 %
47-2181 Roofers 70 $14.10 $15.79 $32,840 13.7 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (8) $20.24 $22.92 $47,670 20.4 %
47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters (8) $13.56 $13.53 $28,150 3.9 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 40 $27.69 $27.60 $57,410 2.6 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 230 $20.08 $20.12 $41,850 1.9 %
 
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 3,610 $19.57 $20.42 $42,470 1.8 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 320 $28.63 $28.73 $59,760 2.8 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 70 $28.01 $27.55 $57,290 3.9 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 60 $13.35 $15.68 $32,610 6.1 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 360 $17.29 $17.41 $36,220 4.1 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 340 $18.84 $19.23 $40,000 2.5 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 150 $22.54 $22.87 $47,570 4.5 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (8) $13.60 $13.66 $28,420 5.9 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door (8) $17.93 $20.31 $42,240 3.2 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (8) $14.97 $18.24 $37,950 18.0 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 290 $22.52 $24.18 $50,290 3.7 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 700 $16.07 $16.43 $34,180 2.2 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 110 $24.89 $23.84 $49,580 6.9 %
49-9044 Millwrights 230 $20.37 $20.89 $43,440 2.7 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 120 $33.72 $32.78 $68,190 2.9 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (8) $23.42 $22.64 $47,090 4.7 %
49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 160 $11.58 $13.40 $27,870 5.6 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 40 $18.58 $19.13 $39,780 12.2 %
 
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 6,050 $15.90 $16.89 $35,130 2.3 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 380 $29.51 $31.17 $64,830 3.7 %
51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers (8) $14.23 $15.13 $31,470 5.6 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 370 $15.10 $18.46 $38,400 9.9 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other (8) $12.97 $12.95 $26,930 3.0 %
51-3011 Bakers 60 $9.34 $11.10 $23,090 4.7 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 100 $14.73 $15.92 $33,110 6.2 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 350 $9.07 $9.63 $20,030 3.1 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 40 $12.13 $14.20 $29,540 16.5 %
51-4041 Machinists 90 $19.94 $18.96 $39,440 7.9 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 140 $18.67 $21.07 $43,820 6.0 %
51-4194 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 120 $21.90 $21.71 $45,150 2.8 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 40 $11.92 $13.10 $27,250 8.3 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 80 $10.10 $10.76 $22,380 2.4 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 70 $9.33 $9.93 $20,660 5.5 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 140 $14.15 $14.91 $31,010 11.8 %
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 650 $17.72 $17.26 $35,890 2.4 %
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 1,020 $17.10 $16.80 $34,940 2.7 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 50 $17.86 $19.01 $39,540 3.1 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 100 $21.10 $21.46 $44,640 2.3 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $17.92 $18.55 $38,580 9.3 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $9.59 $10.05 $20,910 10.8 %
51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 40 $17.56 $17.63 $36,670 2.7 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 150 $18.85 $18.38 $38,220 3.4 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 210 $10.89 $12.14 $25,250 5.1 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 80 $24.27 $22.78 $47,380 8.7 %
51-9191 Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 110 $11.91 $11.84 $24,630 3.7 %
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $17.90 $19.14 $39,820 5.7 %
51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 310 $12.57 $12.78 $26,590 2.7 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 120 $10.25 $11.51 $23,950 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 6,630 $15.42 $16.07 $33,430 1.9 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 80 $22.59 $22.88 $47,580 4.7 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 130 $24.15 $25.26 $52,540 3.5 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (8) $18.64 $18.55 $38,580 4.6 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 340 $14.83 $14.82 $30,830 1.2 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 250 $13.46 $14.20 $29,530 5.0 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,570 $18.89 $19.51 $40,580 3.0 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 400 $13.73 $14.90 $30,980 7.3 %
53-5011 Sailors and Marine Oilers 40 $9.35 $14.18 $29,490 14.7 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators (8) $24.73 $25.53 $53,100 8.0 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 30 (8) (8) (8) (8)
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 550 $16.47 $16.24 $33,770 1.7 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 220 $10.87 $11.65 $24,240 6.4 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,200 $12.78 $12.85 $26,720 2.2 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 410 $11.92 $12.49 $25,990 3.3 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 420 $9.21 $10.61 $22,070 3.3 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 110 $18.03 $17.98 $37,390 3.0 %

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