May 2007 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services

These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services.

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

Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services consists of:

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SOC Major Groups in Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services:

Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services

All Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 11,341,810 100.00% $8.28 $9.87 $20,540 0.2 %
 
Management Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 283,190 2.50% $22.96 $27.30 $56,780 0.4 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 5,110 0.05% $53.89 $60.46 $125,760 2.0 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 62,460 0.55% $27.50 $33.25 $69,150 0.7 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 2,130 0.02% $25.96 $29.25 $60,830 1.5 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 1,120 0.01% $44.48 $49.72 $103,420 2.5 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 7,100 0.06% $29.12 $34.27 $71,290 1.5 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 140 (7) $34.34 $36.89 $76,740 3.3 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 4,410 0.04% $26.73 $28.78 $59,870 1.5 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 260 (7) $45.65 $49.20 $102,330 2.7 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 4,560 0.04% $37.76 $41.09 $85,480 1.4 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 720 0.01% $29.35 $34.26 $71,270 2.4 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 260 (7) $34.43 $36.29 $75,480 4.3 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 1,050 0.01% $40.16 $41.73 $86,800 1.2 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 1,100 0.01% $30.52 $32.65 $67,900 2.0 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 110 (7) $34.55 $35.63 $74,100 2.9 %
11-9012 Farmers and Ranchers (8) (8) $15.86 $20.72 $43,100 15.4 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 90 (7) $44.40 $49.35 $102,650 17.3 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 100 (7) $44.31 $47.98 $99,790 6.7 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 158,390 1.40% $21.19 $23.06 $47,970 0.4 %
11-9071 Gaming Managers 990 0.01% $35.18 $37.48 $77,970 1.7 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 29,280 0.26% $21.03 $24.17 $50,280 0.7 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 50 (7) $31.94 $32.11 $66,790 3.5 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 550 (7) $19.53 $22.87 $47,560 5.3 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 250 (7) $21.20 $24.82 $51,620 5.3 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 2,860 0.03% $33.61 $36.37 $75,650 2.2 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 38,940 0.34% $20.27 $21.84 $45,430 0.6 %
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 80 (7) $19.12 $20.47 $42,570 4.4 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 1,060 0.01% $19.10 $20.80 $43,260 2.8 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 3,100 0.03% $18.99 $20.36 $42,350 1.1 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 250 (7) $18.87 $21.11 $43,910 3.2 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 70 (7) $30.85 $29.40 $61,150 4.9 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 1,120 0.01% $19.03 $21.51 $44,740 3.7 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 1,030 0.01% $22.18 $23.12 $48,090 1.6 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 2,720 0.02% $17.68 $18.72 $38,950 2.8 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 1,740 0.02% $21.98 $22.90 $47,630 0.9 %
13-1081 Logisticians 40 (7) $21.57 $24.07 $50,070 7.6 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 330 (7) $29.26 $34.13 $70,990 5.8 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 9,850 0.09% $18.70 $19.81 $41,200 0.8 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 4,120 0.04% $19.45 $23.03 $47,910 2.1 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 12,880 0.11% $22.13 $23.33 $48,520 0.8 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 60 (7) $25.67 $26.71 $55,550 5.5 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 100 (7) $22.75 $26.26 $54,630 4.0 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 260 (7) $26.15 $28.54 $59,360 2.5 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 90 (7) $25.17 $26.57 $55,270 3.6 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 2,580 0.02% $24.03 $26.34 $54,800 2.1 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 190 (7) $29.64 $32.64 $67,890 3.5 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 60 (7) $33.29 $31.72 $65,980 7.1 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 910 0.01% $18.26 $19.35 $40,250 1.7 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 360 (7) $30.17 $31.85 $66,250 3.6 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 130 (7) $33.77 $34.60 $71,970 3.8 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 490 (7) $27.39 $28.08 $58,400 1.4 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 290 (7) $27.09 $28.81 $59,920 4.1 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 70 (7) $24.12 $26.14 $54,360 4.0 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 60 (7) $25.11 $29.60 $61,560 5.9 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 380 (7) $28.32 $29.44 $61,240 2.8 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 80 (7) $28.42 $29.64 $61,640 5.1 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 60 (7) $38.24 $37.45 $77,890 3.1 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 50 (7) $34.72 $31.90 $66,350 7.5 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 40 (7) $19.34 $19.55 $40,650 3.4 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 1,090 0.01% $21.36 $23.77 $49,450 2.3 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 1,040 0.01% $21.34 $23.81 $49,530 2.5 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 440 (7) $11.80 $14.12 $29,360 6.9 %
21-1019 Counselors, All Other 40 (7) $7.06 $10.80 $22,460 5.3 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 30 (7) $14.52 $16.36 $34,030 15.6 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants (8) (8) $9.65 $10.52 $21,890 5.2 %
21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education 30 (7) $18.10 $17.87 $37,160 20.2 %
 
Legal Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 190 (7) $39.81 $46.34 $96,380 5.1 %
23-1011 Lawyers 110 (7) $59.13 $61.38 $127,670 6.7 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 70 (7) $25.05 $26.23 $54,560 4.6 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 550 (7) $11.31 $13.99 $29,100 3.7 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 30 (7) $9.50 $9.28 $19,300 3.9 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 230 (7) $10.74 $12.37 $25,730 4.2 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 120 (7) (4) (4) $30,720 7.9 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 60 (7) (4) (4) $17,830 3.2 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 16,520 0.15% $12.58 $15.64 $32,530 2.4 %
27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 50 (7) $22.63 $22.34 $46,480 4.9 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 290 (7) $13.05 $13.52 $28,120 2.4 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 180 (7) $18.90 $19.41 $40,370 1.8 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 150 (7) $19.14 $20.15 $41,910 4.6 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers (8) (8) $10.01 $10.55 $21,930 6.8 %
27-1029 Designers, All Other 50 (7) $18.39 $19.28 $40,110 11.7 %
27-2011 Actors 90 (7) $15.19 $16.36 (4) 13.0 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 380 (7) $11.70 $20.13 $41,880 22.6 %
27-2021 Athletes and Sports Competitors 60 (7) (4) (4) $52,270 6.8 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 1,340 0.01% (4) (4) $31,910 5.8 %
27-2031 Dancers 4,070 0.04% $8.24 $11.30 (4) 7.7 %
27-2042 Musicians and Singers 890 0.01% $14.22 $17.51 (4) 5.9 %
27-2099 Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other 630 0.01% $10.76 $14.35 (4) 7.8 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 100 (7) $9.85 $10.63 $22,120 7.8 %
27-3012 Public Address System and Other Announcers 3,060 0.03% $10.20 $12.99 $27,010 3.0 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 1,640 0.01% $18.40 $20.60 $42,860 2.2 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 100 (7) $21.52 $22.46 $46,720 4.1 %
27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 490 (7) $21.15 $22.01 $45,790 2.7 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 1,540 0.01% $15.55 $17.10 $35,570 2.0 %
27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 430 (7) $17.63 $20.01 $41,620 7.3 %
27-4021 Photographers 50 (7) $13.62 $13.28 $27,630 5.4 %
27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 650 0.01% $22.50 $25.10 $52,210 4.0 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 4,570 0.04% $21.50 $21.99 $45,730 2.2 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 3,970 0.04% $21.86 $22.43 $46,650 2.5 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 120 (7) $25.97 $26.65 $55,440 2.8 %
29-1129 Therapists, All Other 40 (7) $18.36 $17.98 $37,390 15.8 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 100 (7) $16.76 $15.66 $32,580 3.5 %
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 160 (7) $9.96 $11.65 $24,240 10.5 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 50 (7) $23.93 $25.05 $52,100 3.1 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 7,540 0.07% $13.85 $16.75 $34,840 1.9 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 60 (7) $12.00 $12.74 $26,500 9.5 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 180 (7) $8.78 $9.29 $19,330 6.1 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists 6,510 0.06% $15.23 $17.54 $36,480 2.0 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 790 0.01% $10.72 $12.23 $25,450 5.0 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 66,390 0.59% $10.90 $11.93 $24,820 0.6 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 2,150 0.02% $19.27 $20.34 $42,310 0.9 %
33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators 130 (7) $16.21 $17.78 $36,980 5.7 %
33-9031 Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators 1,370 0.01% $15.94 $16.01 $33,290 1.0 %
33-9032 Security Guards 57,800 0.51% $10.87 $11.71 $24,350 0.6 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 4,640 0.04% $8.99 $9.37 $19,500 1.3 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 250 (7) $9.12 $12.04 $25,040 4.0 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 9,026,350 79.58% $8.01 $9.14 $19,000 0.2 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 82,190 0.72% $17.35 $18.96 $39,430 0.6 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 623,700 5.50% $13.13 $14.10 $29,320 0.2 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 545,570 4.81% $7.74 $8.07 $16,790 0.3 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 60,150 0.53% $10.48 $10.93 $22,730 0.7 %
35-2013 Cooks, Private Household 370 (7) $11.28 $11.35 $23,610 4.8 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 828,990 7.31% $10.16 $10.51 $21,850 0.2 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 140,040 1.23% $9.01 $9.44 $19,640 0.5 %
35-2019 Cooks, All Other 7,990 0.07% $10.93 $12.11 $25,200 2.3 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 473,020 4.17% $8.36 $8.81 $18,320 0.4 %
35-3011 Bartenders 402,780 3.55% $8.24 $9.60 $19,960 0.4 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,129,490 18.78% $7.45 $7.73 $16,070 0.3 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 369,240 3.26% $8.08 $8.41 $17,500 0.4 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,164,660 19.09% $7.60 $8.89 $18,490 0.3 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 77,400 0.68% $8.66 $10.10 $21,010 0.9 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 329,920 2.91% $7.65 $8.24 $17,140 0.3 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 438,250 3.86% $7.84 $8.14 $16,940 0.3 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 327,740 2.89% $8.03 $8.49 $17,660 0.3 %
35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 24,860 0.22% $8.52 $9.39 $19,540 0.9 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 600,840 5.30% $8.77 $9.67 $20,110 0.4 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 32,640 0.29% $13.61 $14.66 $30,490 0.5 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 2,750 0.02% $17.23 $18.99 $39,490 2.9 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 95,990 0.85% $9.47 $10.24 $21,290 0.6 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 444,590 3.92% $8.44 $9.06 $18,840 0.4 %
37-2019 Building Cleaning Workers, All Other 790 0.01% $7.96 $9.27 $19,270 6.1 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 250 (7) $8.41 $9.79 $20,370 7.0 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 22,580 0.20% $10.12 $10.95 $22,770 0.8 %
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 450 (7) $8.55 $9.21 $19,160 6.0 %
37-3019 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other 780 0.01% $8.94 $10.08 $20,960 5.5 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 140,880 1.24% $8.97 $11.09 $23,070 0.5 %
39-1011 Gaming Supervisors 11,860 0.10% $21.30 $21.71 $45,160 1.2 %
39-1012 Slot Key Persons 3,660 0.03% $11.85 $12.22 $25,410 1.0 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 4,110 0.04% $17.51 $19.00 $39,510 1.2 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 750 0.01% $12.45 $12.91 $26,840 4.4 %
39-3011 Gaming Dealers 36,330 0.32% $7.02 $7.24 $15,060 1.1 %
39-3012 Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners 2,090 0.02% $10.27 $10.32 $21,460 0.8 %
39-3019 Gaming Service Workers, All Other 4,840 0.04% $11.91 $12.55 $26,100 1.2 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 2,060 0.02% $8.64 $9.40 $19,550 1.4 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 13,950 0.12% $8.24 $9.03 $18,790 1.8 %
39-3092 Costume Attendants 570 0.01% $12.96 $12.63 $26,260 1.7 %
39-3093 Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 3,000 0.03% $10.23 $11.06 $23,010 1.6 %
39-3099 Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other 850 0.01% $9.10 $11.04 $22,950 4.2 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 870 0.01% $11.05 $13.11 $27,270 2.8 %
39-5091 Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance (8) (8) $10.54 $12.96 $26,960 10.6 %
39-5092 Manicurists and Pedicurists 760 0.01% $10.13 $12.99 $27,030 3.0 %
39-5094 Skin Care Specialists 990 0.01% $12.86 $15.60 $32,460 3.5 %
39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops 24,680 0.22% $8.83 $9.91 $20,620 0.7 %
39-6012 Concierges 9,060 0.08% $11.88 $12.94 $26,910 0.9 %
39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts 1,030 0.01% $11.08 $11.60 $24,140 4.0 %
39-6032 Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants and Baggage Porters 1,040 0.01% $9.87 $9.99 $20,770 5.4 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 1,080 0.01% $9.17 $9.82 $20,430 2.1 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 440 (7) $9.59 $9.96 $20,720 3.9 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 2,670 0.02% $14.09 $15.99 $33,250 2.8 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 8,210 0.07% $9.46 $10.76 $22,380 1.2 %
39-9041 Residential Advisors 790 0.01% $9.56 $10.60 $22,060 4.0 %
39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 5,080 0.04% $10.09 $10.88 $22,640 1.6 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 336,650 2.97% $7.98 $9.54 $19,830 0.5 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 10,130 0.09% $15.85 $16.77 $34,890 1.6 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 1,630 0.01% $29.64 $31.67 $65,870 1.8 %
41-2011 Cashiers 278,480 2.46% $7.64 $8.03 $16,700 0.4 %
41-2012 Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers 5,840 0.05% $11.77 $11.86 $24,670 1.1 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 4,040 0.04% $9.31 $10.55 $21,940 3.1 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 13,060 0.12% $9.02 $10.25 $21,330 1.1 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 250 (7) $15.69 $17.19 $35,740 6.7 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 50 (7) $11.35 $12.36 $25,710 19.4 %
41-3041 Travel Agents 300 (7) $12.28 $12.75 $26,510 6.0 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 16,890 0.15% $20.70 $23.31 $48,480 1.4 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,360 0.01% $19.44 $22.05 $45,860 4.8 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 40 (7) $9.67 $11.84 $24,630 10.7 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 440 (7) $22.77 $24.50 $50,960 5.5 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 1,160 0.01% $9.62 $11.31 $23,530 4.4 %
41-9091 Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers 410 (7) $8.78 $8.78 $18,260 3.0 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 2,520 0.02% $14.44 $17.76 $36,950 6.9 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 419,280 3.70% $10.48 $11.60 $24,130 0.3 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 28,430 0.25% $16.63 $17.73 $36,890 0.5 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 8,790 0.08% $11.26 $11.91 $24,770 0.6 %
43-2021 Telephone Operators 170 (7) $13.86 $15.01 $31,220 4.8 %
43-2099 Communications Equipment Operators, All Other 30 (7) $16.08 $15.99 $33,260 9.3 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 600 0.01% $13.54 $14.12 $29,370 2.0 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 2,450 0.02% $13.51 $13.78 $28,660 1.3 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 47,130 0.42% $12.91 $13.40 $27,880 0.5 %
43-3041 Gaming Cage Workers 4,880 0.04% $12.18 $12.46 $25,920 0.9 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 4,600 0.04% $14.36 $14.63 $30,430 0.9 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 1,020 0.01% $14.46 $14.74 $30,660 1.5 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 300 (7) $13.50 $14.57 $30,310 2.9 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 9,320 0.08% $11.94 $12.94 $26,910 1.4 %
43-4071 File Clerks 370 (7) $9.36 $9.99 $20,780 3.3 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 212,610 1.87% $9.08 $9.63 $20,020 0.5 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks (8) (8) $16.13 $16.68 $34,700 3.9 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 1,950 0.02% $8.99 $10.35 $21,530 4.3 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 3,330 0.03% $14.79 $15.36 $31,940 0.6 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 8,360 0.07% $10.79 $11.17 $23,220 0.9 %
43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 12,010 0.11% $11.97 $12.69 $26,400 1.1 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 370 (7) $11.06 $12.06 $25,090 3.2 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 430 (7) $8.62 $9.63 $20,030 5.9 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 1,300 0.01% $13.38 $14.08 $29,280 1.4 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 660 0.01% $17.00 $17.63 $36,660 3.5 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 3,340 0.03% $12.39 $13.29 $27,640 1.0 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 9,490 0.08% $10.29 $10.88 $22,620 0.9 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 500 (7) $10.57 $11.09 $23,070 3.9 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 11,890 0.10% $16.51 $17.27 $35,920 0.7 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 11,510 0.10% $13.23 $13.53 $28,140 0.8 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 400 (7) $14.22 $15.37 $31,960 1.6 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 550 (7) $11.72 $11.88 $24,710 2.8 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 200 (7) $11.14 $11.86 $24,670 2.6 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 29,160 0.26% $10.71 $11.42 $23,760 0.7 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 2,890 0.03% $12.90 $13.21 $27,470 1.0 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 530 (7) $9.74 $11.72 $24,370 3.6 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 80 (7) $13.02 $12.63 $26,270 10.0 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 370 (7) $9.09 $10.59 $22,020 4.6 %
45-2099 Agricultural Workers, All Other 40 (7) $10.67 $13.41 $27,880 7.2 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 4,220 0.04% $19.88 $20.34 $42,310 1.3 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 180 (7) $25.43 $27.02 $56,200 2.8 %
47-2031 Carpenters 1,030 0.01% $22.35 $22.50 $46,800 1.3 %
47-2041 Carpet Installers 60 (7) $19.43 $20.42 $42,470 7.9 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers (8) (8) $11.82 $12.47 $25,930 10.7 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 60 (7) $11.41 $12.23 $25,440 3.9 %
47-2111 Electricians 660 0.01% $22.55 $23.10 $48,040 1.8 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 1,350 0.01% $19.01 $19.19 $39,920 1.5 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 300 (7) $18.92 $20.44 $42,510 3.2 %
47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other 170 (7) $14.19 $16.36 $34,030 6.3 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 97,680 0.86% $12.87 $14.41 $29,970 0.5 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 7,510 0.07% $22.09 $23.31 $48,490 0.9 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 50 (7) $16.97 $18.08 $37,610 8.1 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 70 (7) $20.25 $20.68 $43,020 2.7 %
49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 60 (7) $13.91 $16.99 $35,330 7.3 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 90 (7) $22.11 $22.59 $46,980 4.8 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 350 (7) $20.20 $19.31 $40,170 3.9 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 230 (7) $18.09 $18.19 $37,840 3.3 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 90 (7) $17.90 $18.18 $37,810 5.8 %
49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 70 (7) $12.68 $13.08 $27,210 3.4 %
49-3092 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 40 (7) $15.41 $15.59 $32,430 4.9 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 680 0.01% $18.27 $18.80 $39,110 1.9 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 40 (7) $16.05 $16.14 $33,570 3.4 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 110 (7) $14.82 $16.89 $35,140 4.5 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 82,150 0.72% $12.07 $13.35 $27,770 0.5 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 840 0.01% $15.41 $16.27 $33,850 6.8 %
49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers (8) (8) $22.28 $21.77 $45,280 3.9 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 3,800 0.03% $15.97 $16.56 $34,450 1.4 %
49-9092 Commercial Divers 40 (7) $17.00 $16.00 $33,280 8.1 %
49-9094 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 140 (7) $21.40 $20.63 $42,910 2.2 %
49-9096 Riggers 60 (7) $27.13 $27.84 $57,910 3.2 %
49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 390 (7) $10.55 $11.43 $23,780 2.8 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 740 0.01% $14.88 $16.37 $34,050 2.4 %
 
Production Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 78,060 0.69% $9.65 $10.70 $22,250 0.5 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 2,880 0.03% $12.91 $16.33 $33,970 7.2 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 110 (7) $9.10 $10.69 $22,240 9.2 %
51-3011 Bakers 30,810 0.27% $10.41 $11.12 $23,130 0.7 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 1,350 0.01% $11.46 $12.47 $25,940 2.8 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 320 (7) $8.82 $9.88 $20,560 4.9 %
51-3091 Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders 190 (7) (8) (8) (8) (8)
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 2,920 0.03% $9.20 $10.31 $21,440 3.0 %
51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 3,690 0.03% $8.85 $9.44 $19,640 1.7 %
51-4041 Machinists 50 (7) $22.87 $23.07 $47,990 12.8 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 30,150 0.27% $8.78 $9.27 $19,280 0.4 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 450 (7) $9.14 $9.97 $20,730 2.8 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 160 (7) $11.18 $11.37 $23,660 1.8 %
51-6051 Sewers, Hand 110 (7) $11.91 $12.27 $25,520 3.9 %
51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 340 (7) $12.84 $13.51 $28,100 2.4 %
51-6093 Upholsterers 100 (7) $19.33 $18.88 $39,270 2.5 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 700 0.01% $19.69 $20.57 $42,790 2.2 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 30 (7) $15.44 $18.07 $37,590 3.2 %
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 510 (7) $15.27 $15.85 $32,960 2.2 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) (8) $12.95 $14.77 $30,730 6.3 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 200 (7) $11.16 $13.08 $27,200 4.6 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 190 (7) $10.94 $12.19 $25,350 12.4 %
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 580 0.01% $10.20 $11.50 $23,920 6.9 %
51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 170 (7) $9.51 $10.41 $21,660 5.3 %
51-9193 Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 110 (7) $10.72 $11.38 $23,680 2.8 %
51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 930 0.01% $8.43 $9.76 $20,290 3.5 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 400 (7) $11.14 $14.15 $29,420 14.5 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 214,930 1.90% $7.59 $8.91 $18,530 0.6 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 400 (7) $19.91 $20.26 $42,140 2.2 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 1,380 0.01% $17.78 $19.68 $40,930 2.7 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 60 (7) $8.17 $10.03 $20,850 9.8 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 147,780 1.30% $7.45 $8.41 $17,490 0.8 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 270 (7) $12.12 $14.62 $30,410 8.6 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 32,380 0.29% $7.71 $9.23 $19,210 1.4 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 8,290 0.07% $9.17 $9.85 $20,480 1.1 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 380 (7) $11.48 $12.66 $26,330 6.7 %
53-5011 Sailors and Marine Oilers 50 (7) $16.51 $16.53 $34,390 18.0 %
53-5021 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 50 (7) $21.22 $22.34 $46,460 11.6 %
53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 10,740 0.09% $8.35 $9.08 $18,880 0.8 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 160 (7) $8.72 $8.88 $18,480 2.6 %
53-6099 Transportation Workers, All Other 490 (7) $11.05 $12.61 $26,230 5.6 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 530 (7) $11.60 $12.40 $25,790 3.6 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (8) (8) $7.34 $8.39 $17,450 6.7 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 8,760 0.08% $10.92 $11.53 $23,970 1.4 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 2,010 0.02% $9.03 $9.71 $20,200 2.5 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 40 (7) $8.59 $10.49 $21,810 14.0 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 330 (7) $13.25 $14.72 $30,620 6.2 %

About May 2007 National Industry-Specific 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.

(7) The value is less than .005 percent of industry employment.

(8) Estimates not released.



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List of Occupations in SOC Code Number Order

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Last Modified Date: May 12, 2008