May 2007 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Chico, CA


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 Chico, CA, a metropolitan statistical area in California.

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 Chico, CA (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 73,960 $13.68 $17.52 $36,440 1.9 %
 
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 3,450 $30.96 $34.26 $71,260 3.3 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 100 $58.39 $67.99 $141,430 6.6 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,100 $35.28 $38.65 $80,400 2.5 %
11-1031 Legislators 50 (4) (4) $39,190 5.6 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 40 $38.51 $41.04 $85,360 6.7 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 170 $35.72 $39.60 $82,360 4.3 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 100 $31.46 $40.01 $83,230 8.1 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 50 $36.73 $39.29 $81,730 8.7 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 270 $30.99 $32.86 $68,360 9.3 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 40 $33.79 $37.82 $78,670 6.1 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (8) $37.19 $36.51 $75,940 5.3 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 130 $39.03 $44.07 $91,670 10.1 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 60 $15.75 $17.01 $35,380 10.0 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 120 (4) (4) $78,820 3.0 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 220 $32.79 $35.24 $73,300 15.0 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 160 $18.27 $19.07 $39,660 2.9 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 120 $37.98 $38.39 $79,850 3.6 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 420 $10.17 $12.58 $26,170 7.9 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 60 $34.98 $40.42 $84,070 9.2 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 80 $39.40 $37.40 $77,790 5.3 %
 
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 2,380 $21.53 $23.01 $47,860 2.5 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 70 $15.88 $16.60 $34,520 8.5 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 60 $18.14 $19.05 $39,610 4.5 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 60 $31.01 $31.27 $65,050 3.1 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 70 $23.68 $25.00 $52,010 5.9 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 140 $21.96 $24.88 $51,750 5.9 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 30 $22.01 $23.17 $48,190 7.4 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 60 $20.90 $21.72 $45,180 3.8 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 160 $24.02 $24.54 $51,050 7.4 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 780 $16.72 $18.62 $38,730 3.7 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 360 $21.91 $24.43 $50,810 2.4 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 40 $27.66 $29.59 $61,550 12.2 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 40 $28.73 $33.10 $68,840 9.6 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 180 $23.74 $25.46 $52,960 5.8 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 30 $20.89 $23.91 $49,740 2.1 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 40 $29.36 $28.97 $60,250 11.7 %
 
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 600 $25.50 $27.73 $57,680 4.5 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 60 $25.91 $26.64 $55,410 5.1 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 50 $42.60 $43.17 $89,790 2.9 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 180 $17.87 $18.22 $37,890 3.2 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 80 $33.93 $36.68 $76,290 9.2 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 90 $27.24 $27.77 $57,770 4.9 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 70 $30.03 $30.54 $63,530 3.9 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other (8) $21.03 $25.04 $52,090 9.5 %
 
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 610 $24.77 $26.35 $54,800 4.3 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 30 $32.77 $39.18 $81,500 9.4 %
17-1022 Surveyors 50 $21.62 $22.88 $47,590 6.2 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 100 $30.06 $30.62 $63,700 3.2 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 70 $18.13 $19.30 $40,150 6.2 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 50 $21.06 $21.08 $43,840 3.1 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 50 $17.63 $20.04 $41,690 5.4 %
 
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 410 $23.73 $25.32 $52,660 5.6 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 50 $24.52 $29.56 $61,490 15.7 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 70 $30.38 $32.12 $66,820 6.1 %
 
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 1,600 $17.86 $18.65 $38,800 5.5 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 220 $24.01 $26.29 $54,680 6.1 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 130 $15.41 $17.08 $35,530 7.2 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 200 $20.41 $19.64 $40,840 6.6 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 40 $18.80 $20.25 $42,130 10.2 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (8) $16.03 $17.05 $35,460 2.7 %
21-1091 Health Educators 60 $16.26 $16.79 $34,920 8.3 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 320 $11.42 $11.96 $24,870 4.2 %
 
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 440 $22.49 $33.83 $70,360 20.0 %
23-1011 Lawyers (8) $48.78 $52.04 $108,240 9.7 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants (8) $19.93 $19.85 $41,280 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 6,360 $21.38 $23.90 $49,720 9.7 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 30 $48.85 $45.67 $94,990 10.6 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 380 $9.93 $11.42 $23,750 8.2 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 160 (4) (4) $54,260 2.7 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,140 (4) (4) $50,650 3.6 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 170 (4) (4) $58,340 3.4 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 550 (4) (4) $61,340 2.4 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 110 (4) (4) $47,200 10.6 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 40 (4) (4) $54,290 5.3 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 60 (4) (4) $60,690 2.6 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other (8) (4) (4) $52,700 6.6 %
25-4021 Librarians 60 $30.30 $30.07 $62,550 7.4 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 60 $16.40 $16.27 $33,840 5.1 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,230 (4) (4) $24,120 3.3 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 80 $12.47 $16.17 $33,640 7.3 %
 
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 720 $17.59 $22.64 $47,080 11.2 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 80 $16.22 $16.36 $34,030 3.7 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 40 $12.73 $13.08 $27,220 3.5 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 100 (4) (4) $32,330 11.9 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 60 $13.28 $14.58 $30,330 9.2 %
27-3041 Editors (8) $31.90 $28.94 $60,200 4.9 %
 
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 4,460 $29.01 $31.40 $65,310 2.6 %
29-1021 Dentists, General (8) $53.79 $62.91 $130,860 19.1 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 130 $60.57 $59.79 $124,360 2.4 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 40 (5) $81.80 $170,150 15.5 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 90 $51.22 $70.98 $147,640 21.9 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 80 $37.35 $36.31 $75,520 7.9 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,630 $34.88 $35.39 $73,620 2.2 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 80 $40.54 $39.37 $81,890 3.0 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 130 $40.16 $40.09 $83,380 2.4 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 90 $26.56 $26.94 $56,030 2.1 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 70 $37.10 $38.14 $79,320 3.7 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 80 $35.56 $35.28 $73,370 2.2 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 60 $13.34 $14.63 $30,420 5.9 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists (8) $31.57 $34.72 $72,210 8.9 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 130 $25.31 $26.47 $55,070 3.8 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 110 $17.30 $18.33 $38,130 8.5 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 220 $16.86 $17.01 $35,370 2.2 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 80 $21.37 $22.71 $47,230 11.2 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 60 $14.21 $13.90 $28,910 3.3 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 820 $20.12 $20.29 $42,200 2.0 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 120 $11.86 $12.89 $26,820 2.4 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 3,560 $10.76 $11.89 $24,730 3.2 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 850 $9.00 $9.30 $19,340 1.9 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,110 $10.15 $10.23 $21,290 2.8 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 40 $26.97 $25.71 $53,470 4.2 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 70 $11.02 $11.31 $23,520 4.4 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists 60 $40.03 $34.55 $71,860 14.1 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 330 $13.51 $13.63 $28,350 4.5 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 610 $12.98 $13.39 $27,850 3.8 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 40 $11.70 $11.14 $23,170 13.0 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 80 $14.92 $14.89 $30,980 2.6 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides (8) $9.50 $10.05 $20,910 7.0 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 90 $9.83 $9.71 $20,190 5.4 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 180 $13.39 $13.75 $28,590 8.2 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 1,080 $20.16 $21.16 $44,010 5.6 %
33-9032 Security Guards 270 $9.56 $10.40 $21,630 2.6 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 120 $20.77 $19.31 $40,170 4.2 %
 
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 7,510 $8.34 $9.10 $18,920 1.2 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 30 $15.69 $15.46 $32,150 4.8 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 510 $11.76 $12.99 $27,020 3.9 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 740 $7.87 $8.17 $16,990 2.0 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 200 $11.46 $11.67 $24,270 3.3 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 460 $9.55 $9.90 $20,590 2.8 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 180 $9.43 $9.62 $20,020 2.8 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 700 $8.51 $8.96 $18,640 1.9 %
35-3011 Bartenders 260 $8.28 $8.31 $17,290 1.6 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,500 $7.90 $8.60 $17,880 2.4 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 860 $8.17 $8.62 $17,930 2.4 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,160 $8.07 $8.85 $18,400 3.9 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 90 $8.76 $9.11 $18,940 2.9 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 160 $8.02 $8.13 $16,910 1.9 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 430 $7.97 $8.16 $16,980 1.9 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 200 $7.90 $8.10 $16,860 2.7 %
 
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 2,450 $10.37 $11.38 $23,670 2.2 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 90 $14.85 $15.65 $32,550 3.9 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 60 $19.85 $18.89 $39,290 7.9 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,020 $9.94 $10.80 $22,470 2.8 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 400 $8.76 $9.31 $19,360 3.3 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 130 $11.46 $11.53 $23,990 7.2 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 640 $11.44 $12.11 $25,190 4.4 %
37-3013 Tree Trimmers and Pruners (8) $13.73 $13.20 $27,460 7.0 %
 
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 2,470 $9.47 $11.35 $23,620 4.5 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 130 $14.50 $15.05 $31,310 3.5 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (8) $9.25 $9.31 $19,370 3.7 %
39-3011 Gaming Dealers (8) $9.15 $9.77 $20,320 6.8 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 170 $7.79 $8.38 $17,430 5.2 %
39-4021 Funeral Attendants 40 $13.65 $15.27 $31,750 13.5 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (8) $9.03 $9.47 $19,690 5.7 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 340 $9.60 $10.20 $21,210 3.3 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 490 $9.28 $9.63 $20,030 2.7 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 330 $17.45 $18.56 $38,610 6.0 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 340 $9.40 $10.73 $22,330 4.0 %
 
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 8,110 $10.81 $14.87 $30,920 4.0 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 780 $16.39 $17.85 $37,140 3.0 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 70 $26.19 $26.85 $55,840 6.3 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,170 $8.91 $10.59 $22,040 2.5 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 420 $8.94 $10.66 $22,170 5.2 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 100 $12.15 $13.93 $28,980 5.7 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,020 $9.47 $11.14 $23,160 2.8 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 160 $19.83 $21.90 $45,550 14.5 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 180 $19.68 $26.58 $55,290 15.2 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 80 $31.95 $42.79 $89,010 14.9 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 230 $16.28 $20.14 $41,900 6.6 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (8) $37.16 $41.04 $85,370 10.9 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 380 $23.83 $28.45 $59,190 20.0 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters (8) $8.54 $8.80 $18,290 5.8 %
41-9041 Telemarketers (8) $12.18 $13.97 $29,060 5.0 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 60 $14.65 $16.03 $33,340 8.3 %
 
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 13,140 $12.89 $13.86 $28,830 1.4 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 880 $18.10 $19.49 $40,530 1.8 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 90 $10.96 $11.71 $24,360 4.0 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 130 $14.10 $14.00 $29,120 4.5 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 310 $12.30 $12.49 $25,970 2.7 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,060 $14.77 $15.45 $32,140 1.9 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 120 $18.26 $19.22 $39,980 6.3 %
43-3071 Tellers 420 $10.91 $11.33 $23,570 3.1 %
43-4011 Brokerage Clerks 40 $20.19 $19.52 $40,600 6.0 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 630 $11.73 $13.66 $28,410 4.5 %
43-4071 File Clerks 100 $9.45 $10.81 $22,480 4.6 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 150 $8.93 $9.27 $19,290 3.8 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 150 $11.45 $12.12 $25,200 2.9 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 50 $14.83 $15.26 $31,740 4.1 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 100 $15.10 $15.02 $31,250 5.0 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 140 $11.65 $12.31 $25,600 5.8 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 60 $15.89 $16.08 $33,440 2.2 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 630 $10.81 $11.10 $23,090 1.6 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 80 $15.09 $15.60 $32,440 4.9 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 50 $12.99 $13.65 $28,390 7.2 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 50 $21.48 $21.06 $43,810 (8)
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 210 $21.12 $20.88 $43,430 (8)
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 40 $20.34 $18.20 $37,850 (8)
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 90 $14.80 $16.23 $33,760 7.6 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 300 $11.97 $13.69 $28,470 3.3 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 950 $9.45 $10.59 $22,020 2.4 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 40 $9.95 $11.95 $24,850 8.0 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 820 $15.91 $16.91 $35,170 2.3 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 160 $16.08 $19.48 $40,520 18.8 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 620 $12.37 $12.56 $26,120 3.2 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 560 $12.38 $13.32 $27,710 3.1 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 50 $13.53 $13.11 $27,270 7.6 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 240 $9.48 $10.77 $22,400 7.3 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 60 $15.29 $16.86 $35,060 7.0 %
43-9031 Desktop Publishers (8) $13.78 $13.62 $28,330 4.7 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 210 $14.74 $15.78 $32,820 7.1 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,570 $11.39 $11.96 $24,870 2.0 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 450 $11.05 $12.22 $25,410 10.8 %
 
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 1,000 $10.04 $12.35 $25,690 6.7 %
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 70 $22.36 $23.00 $47,850 6.1 %
45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors (8) $10.84 $12.44 $25,880 18.5 %
45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 90 $10.78 $11.93 $24,810 3.2 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 490 $8.84 $9.21 $19,160 2.8 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals (8) $10.60 $10.74 $22,350 3.6 %
45-2099 Agricultural Workers, All Other (8) $17.46 $17.15 $35,680 8.4 %
 
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 3,620 $17.85 $19.61 $40,780 2.5 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 230 $27.64 $29.44 $61,240 3.0 %
47-2031 Carpenters 550 $17.78 $19.65 $40,860 9.6 %
47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters 120 $24.18 $26.14 $54,360 12.6 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 220 $17.56 $19.46 $40,480 6.0 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 750 $15.26 $16.64 $34,600 5.5 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 200 $19.84 $21.37 $44,460 4.9 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 90 $20.58 $20.49 $42,610 4.8 %
47-2082 Tapers 30 $23.50 $23.49 $48,860 4.3 %
47-2111 Electricians 210 $20.93 $24.04 $50,000 5.9 %
47-2121 Glaziers 60 $15.57 $16.85 $35,050 6.0 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 190 $15.91 $16.12 $33,530 4.7 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 140 $23.43 $25.49 $53,010 9.9 %
47-2161 Plasterers and Stucco Masons (8) $19.08 $20.64 $42,930 12.8 %
47-2181 Roofers 90 $19.68 $19.81 $41,200 12.0 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (8) $13.21 $14.76 $30,710 4.3 %
47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters (8) $13.08 $13.06 $27,170 4.6 %
47-3013 Helpers—Electricians (8) $12.29 $13.38 $27,820 2.2 %
47-3014 Helpers—Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons (8) $9.26 $10.12 $21,040 13.9 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 50 $27.32 $26.74 $55,610 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 2,900 $16.47 $18.44 $38,360 3.5 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 180 $24.09 $24.93 $51,850 4.2 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers (8) $17.67 $17.59 $36,590 5.1 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 90 $27.91 $25.16 $52,340 15.7 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 80 $22.06 $21.64 $45,020 5.0 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 420 $15.77 $16.92 $35,190 4.7 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 80 $18.74 $18.98 $39,490 6.1 %
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 80 $18.29 $19.35 $40,240 11.7 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 60 $22.14 $23.57 $49,020 4.0 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 100 $10.78 $11.53 $23,980 5.4 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 30 $13.71 $16.84 $35,030 14.6 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 140 $16.87 $17.16 $35,700 10.3 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers (8) $12.85 $15.26 $31,730 4.1 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 610 $15.34 $15.76 $32,770 2.3 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (8) $30.31 $29.80 $61,980 10.0 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers (8) $14.03 $14.42 $30,000 7.6 %
49-9094 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers (8) $18.72 $18.33 $38,130 6.0 %
49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 110 $9.60 $10.67 $22,200 8.2 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 90 $14.96 $18.94 $39,400 12.3 %
 
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 3,320 $13.26 $14.89 $30,970 3.6 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 210 $22.11 $24.35 $50,660 4.6 %
51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 80 $10.92 $11.06 $23,010 4.2 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (8) $15.98 $15.79 $32,850 7.5 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 120 $10.60 $11.17 $23,230 3.6 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other (8) $12.07 $12.29 $25,560 10.0 %
51-3011 Bakers 140 $10.92 $12.68 $26,380 3.3 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 60 $19.03 $19.03 $39,590 3.1 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 50 $12.49 $12.43 $25,860 3.0 %
51-4041 Machinists 90 $16.03 $15.78 $32,830 4.8 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $10.14 $12.49 $25,990 12.2 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 150 $13.84 $16.14 $33,560 8.1 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 40 $15.13 $14.88 $30,940 10.8 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 110 $8.96 $9.34 $19,420 2.9 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (8) $10.77 $10.57 $21,980 4.6 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 100 $8.43 $8.71 $18,120 3.3 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 120 $11.67 $12.11 $25,190 3.7 %
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 50 $13.62 $13.95 $29,010 12.8 %
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 70 $12.07 $12.05 $25,060 3.0 %
51-8013 Power Plant Operators 80 $34.67 $34.06 $70,840 5.8 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 80 $24.33 $24.77 $51,520 5.2 %
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 370 $17.47 $17.32 $36,020 4.7 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 50 $11.88 $13.22 $27,500 3.0 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 150 $9.65 $11.16 $23,210 3.6 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $11.87 $12.92 $26,880 6.6 %
51-9131 Photographic Process Workers 130 $9.53 $10.12 $21,050 3.7 %
51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 160 $9.56 $10.55 $21,940 2.5 %
51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 100 $9.87 $10.32 $21,470 3.5 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 120 $8.97 $10.00 $20,790 5.9 %
 
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 3,770 $11.17 $13.22 $27,490 2.8 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 90 $18.12 $19.44 $40,440 6.2 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 50 $21.38 $21.59 $44,910 5.3 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School (8) $15.62 $15.06 $31,320 4.2 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 160 $12.27 $15.50 $32,250 11.4 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 560 $17.48 $17.38 $36,150 3.6 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 370 $11.49 $14.16 $29,450 7.0 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 130 $8.17 $8.43 $17,530 4.4 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 190 $14.67 $15.13 $31,460 4.7 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 160 $9.16 $9.94 $20,680 3.1 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,140 $9.78 $10.52 $21,890 2.2 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 80 $10.33 $10.73 $22,320 2.8 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 360 $8.51 $8.99 $18,690 2.3 %

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