May 2007 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Sector 51 - Information

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 51 - Information.

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 51 - Information consists of:

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Sector 51 - Information

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 3,019,040 100.00% $22.12 $26.25 $54,600 1.2 %
 
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 202,230 6.70% $52.46 $57.30 $119,180 1.2 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 9,820 0.33% (5) $89.97 $187,140 5.7 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 51,820 1.72% $53.21 $59.06 $122,850 0.8 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 6,720 0.22% $39.77 $44.78 $93,150 1.4 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 14,850 0.49% $54.29 $58.39 $121,460 2.1 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 19,670 0.65% $53.32 $57.72 $120,050 0.9 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 2,200 0.07% $50.40 $54.90 $114,180 2.2 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 8,350 0.28% $41.80 $44.28 $92,110 2.6 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 33,000 1.09% $55.74 $58.65 $121,990 1.3 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 14,200 0.47% $52.87 $57.70 $120,020 1.4 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 1,330 0.04% $44.00 $47.11 $97,990 1.4 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 1,160 0.04% $48.38 $50.98 $106,040 2.7 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 2,390 0.08% $50.79 $55.44 $115,310 1.6 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 1,890 0.06% $41.88 $44.65 $92,870 1.6 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 910 0.03% $48.24 $51.40 $106,920 2.0 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 1,610 0.05% $37.63 $39.54 $82,240 2.1 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 410 0.01% $43.21 $44.71 $93,000 2.4 %
11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 40 (7) $36.31 $45.71 $95,080 7.4 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 5,200 0.17% $54.79 $57.00 $118,570 1.1 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 30 (7) $43.30 $52.27 $108,730 15.8 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 100 (7) $53.67 $52.76 $109,730 5.4 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 180 0.01% $33.56 $37.09 $77,140 5.2 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 40 (7) $24.09 $24.73 $51,450 10.7 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 26,290 0.87% $46.17 $49.96 $103,930 2.1 %
 
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 161,600 5.35% $30.34 $32.36 $67,300 0.8 %
13-1011 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 470 0.02% $18.32 $24.23 $50,400 9.6 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (8) (8) $26.92 $28.80 $59,900 2.4 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 7,500 0.25% $30.24 $31.28 $65,070 1.2 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (8) (8) $23.39 $23.36 $48,590 4.3 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 4,380 0.15% $28.65 $30.65 $63,750 1.3 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 590 0.02% $28.49 $29.51 $61,380 2.1 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 2,810 0.09% $28.31 $30.42 $63,270 2.5 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 3,160 0.10% $28.68 $30.16 $62,730 1.3 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 9,990 0.33% $27.77 $29.25 $60,840 1.3 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 7,110 0.24% $28.99 $30.78 $64,030 1.6 %
13-1081 Logisticians 2,990 0.10% $32.29 $33.50 $69,690 1.3 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 23,690 0.78% $34.58 $36.56 $76,050 1.3 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 1,370 0.05% $23.91 $25.98 $54,040 2.3 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 43,480 1.44% $31.21 $32.64 $67,900 0.9 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 30,200 1.00% $28.91 $31.07 $64,630 0.9 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 50 (7) (8) (8) (8) (8)
13-2031 Budget Analysts 1,790 0.06% $33.77 $34.73 $72,230 2.6 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 1,700 0.06% $30.40 $33.34 $69,350 4.2 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 12,130 0.40% $32.29 $34.44 $71,630 1.4 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 360 0.01% $26.97 $32.45 $67,510 7.4 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters (8) (8) $24.10 $25.78 $53,620 4.6 %
13-2061 Financial Examiners 160 0.01% $31.98 $35.65 $74,150 4.8 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 680 0.02% $28.85 $34.81 $72,410 5.8 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 5,770 0.19% $25.30 $29.12 $60,570 4.8 %
 
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 407,870 13.51% $35.03 $35.94 $74,750 1.5 %
15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 5,800 0.19% $52.43 $54.42 $113,200 3.4 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 43,120 1.43% $34.55 $35.72 $74,300 2.8 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 68,810 2.28% $40.76 $41.38 $86,070 1.2 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 65,120 2.16% $42.57 $43.50 $90,470 1.3 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 59,420 1.97% $20.41 $22.15 $46,080 1.1 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 45,700 1.51% $36.07 $36.95 $76,860 0.8 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 13,780 0.46% $32.95 $34.28 $71,310 0.9 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 41,730 1.38% $33.31 $34.14 $71,000 1.0 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 44,970 1.49% $34.33 $35.03 $72,870 0.8 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 13,180 0.44% $31.09 $32.71 $68,040 2.8 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 5,540 0.18% $33.80 $34.20 $71,130 1.1 %
15-2041 Statisticians 490 0.02% $32.86 $33.79 $70,280 6.1 %
15-2099 Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other 160 0.01% $27.22 $36.09 $75,080 12.1 %
 
Architecture and Engineering 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)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 65,210 2.16% $32.41 $34.04 $70,800 0.8 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 50 (7) $43.23 $47.03 $97,810 8.1 %
17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 740 0.02% $23.48 $26.73 $55,590 5.0 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 730 0.02% $35.34 $35.01 $72,820 3.0 %
17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 3,230 0.11% $47.35 $48.06 $99,970 2.7 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 4,930 0.16% $36.59 $38.88 $80,870 1.7 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 25,480 0.84% $36.74 $37.84 $78,700 0.6 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 2,680 0.09% $35.08 $36.17 $75,240 1.4 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 270 0.01% $39.21 $39.42 $81,990 4.8 %
17-2171 Petroleum Engineers (8) (8) $46.72 $47.64 $99,080 5.5 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 1,870 0.06% $37.02 $38.39 $79,840 1.6 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters (8) (8) $19.48 $20.38 $42,390 8.4 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 1,490 0.05% $24.32 $25.05 $52,110 1.3 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 110 (7) $20.88 $21.77 $45,280 5.2 %
17-3019 Drafters, All Other 530 0.02% $22.33 $22.61 $47,020 2.4 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 170 0.01% $27.75 $29.80 $61,970 3.1 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 17,410 0.58% $26.04 $26.05 $54,190 1.1 %
17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 80 (7) $21.50 $22.00 $45,770 4.2 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 3,190 0.11% (8) (8) (8) (8)
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 1,190 0.04% $27.00 $25.55 $53,140 6.6 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science 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)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 29,480 0.98% $33.87 $35.82 $74,510 3.7 %
19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 550 0.02% $36.04 $39.68 $82,540 4.5 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (8) (8) $40.54 $41.13 $85,550 4.8 %
19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other (8) (8) $47.80 $50.01 $104,030 14.5 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 25,980 0.86% $34.41 $36.22 $75,330 4.0 %
19-3022 Survey Researchers 450 0.01% (8) (8) (8) (8)
19-3093 Historians (8) (8) $14.64 $15.77 $32,800 6.5 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 830 0.03% $34.95 $35.87 $74,610 1.5 %
19-4061 Social Science Research Assistants 600 0.02% $15.89 $16.87 $35,080 4.7 %
19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 90 (7) $17.87 $18.94 $39,400 10.2 %
 
Community and Social Services 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)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 230 0.01% $17.29 $18.59 $38,670 6.2 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 50 (7) $11.01 $12.36 $25,710 10.2 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 50 (7) $16.66 $21.37 $44,450 9.2 %
21-2099 Religious Workers, All Other 40 (7) $18.62 $17.98 $37,400 10.9 %
 
Legal 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)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 6,550 0.22% $53.55 $57.52 $119,650 2.4 %
23-1011 Lawyers 4,320 0.14% (5) $72.53 $150,870 2.1 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,450 0.05% $29.40 $30.21 $62,830 2.1 %
23-2091 Court Reporters 30 (7) $15.45 $19.47 $40,500 12.8 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 170 0.01% $17.48 $22.59 $47,000 16.6 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 550 0.02% $23.92 $26.67 $55,470 3.2 %
 
Education, Training, and Library 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)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 15,510 0.51% $18.22 $19.44 $40,430 1.9 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 80 (7) $25.93 $23.83 $49,560 4.8 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 280 0.01% (4) (4) $49,720 7.5 %
25-4011 Archivists 520 0.02% $23.93 $23.03 $47,890 4.7 %
25-4012 Curators 190 0.01% $25.80 $26.74 $55,610 4.3 %
25-4013 Museum Technicians and Conservators 160 0.01% $20.23 $21.83 $45,420 7.0 %
25-4021 Librarians 7,340 0.24% $22.40 $23.00 $47,840 1.6 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 6,040 0.20% $12.64 $13.27 $27,610 2.9 %
25-9011 Audio-Visual Collections Specialists (8) (8) $19.74 $17.58 $36,560 21.3 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 570 0.02% $28.22 $28.05 $58,340 2.4 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 180 0.01% $22.41 $23.54 $48,960 7.7 %
 
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 466,610 15.46% $20.20 $25.22 $52,460 1.6 %
27-1011 Art Directors 9,180 0.30% $32.50 $37.41 $77,810 1.9 %
27-1012 Craft Artists (8) (8) $16.81 $18.18 $37,820 11.3 %
27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 1,590 0.05% $27.09 $30.36 $63,160 4.4 %
27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 13,370 0.44% $27.85 $30.72 $63,910 2.5 %
27-1019 Artists and Related Workers, All Other 550 0.02% $23.44 $28.96 $60,240 9.2 %
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 500 0.02% $24.47 $28.01 $58,270 4.8 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 39,100 1.30% $18.43 $20.91 $43,490 2.2 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 60 (7) $13.56 $14.29 $29,710 7.1 %
27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers 1,590 0.05% $27.13 $28.50 $59,290 6.2 %
27-1029 Designers, All Other 1,480 0.05% $29.91 $31.19 $64,870 6.3 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 51,450 1.70% $30.55 $38.22 $79,500 4.7 %
27-2041 Music Directors and Composers 650 0.02% $21.17 $28.41 $59,100 12.7 %
27-2042 Musicians and Singers 600 0.02% (8) (8) (8) (8)
27-2099 Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other (8) (8) $14.90 $15.30 (4) 6.3 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 37,510 1.24% $12.39 $18.50 $38,470 2.8 %
27-3012 Public Address System and Other Announcers 810 0.03% $9.49 $11.44 $23,790 4.7 %
27-3021 Broadcast News Analysts 6,310 0.21% $23.83 $34.06 $70,840 2.2 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 50,120 1.66% $16.60 $20.65 $42,950 1.5 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 12,970 0.43% $25.00 $28.04 $58,310 1.2 %
27-3041 Editors 76,790 2.54% $22.80 $26.44 $55,000 1.4 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 7,220 0.24% $28.96 $30.22 $62,860 3.1 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 15,690 0.52% $22.47 $27.72 $57,660 3.0 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 690 0.02% $20.78 $20.86 $43,380 3.3 %
27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 6,830 0.23% $18.41 $21.50 $44,720 3.1 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 12,140 0.40% $17.35 $18.82 $39,150 2.4 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 29,540 0.98% $14.82 $17.52 $36,450 1.4 %
27-4013 Radio Operators 320 0.01% $19.88 $19.34 $40,240 6.2 %
27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 11,100 0.37% $23.81 $27.41 $57,020 2.8 %
27-4021 Photographers 11,160 0.37% $17.18 $19.69 $40,950 1.7 %
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 16,590 0.55% $19.58 $21.97 $45,700 2.5 %
27-4032 Film and Video Editors 14,740 0.49% $23.80 $30.35 $63,130 3.4 %
27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 5,510 0.18% $22.56 $24.48 $50,920 3.0 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical 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)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 1,380 0.05% $30.44 $30.85 $64,160 3.3 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 50 (7) $47.46 $47.14 $98,060 2.9 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 180 0.01% $30.55 $31.70 $65,940 6.1 %
29-1129 Therapists, All Other 110 (7) $24.65 $23.85 $49,610 3.6 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 70 (7) $20.47 $20.65 $42,960 4.0 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 180 0.01% $14.90 $17.22 $35,820 7.9 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 300 0.01% $34.45 $34.24 $71,210 2.3 %
29-9012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 30 (7) $22.12 $24.73 $51,440 5.9 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 300 0.01% $36.93 $34.82 $72,410 4.8 %
 
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 (8) (8) $14.87 $17.56 $36,530 11.4 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists (8) (8) $14.31 $16.45 $34,220 14.3 %
 
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 5,260 0.17% $13.16 $15.58 $32,410 2.9 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 240 0.01% $23.15 $25.46 $52,950 3.2 %
33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators 440 0.01% $24.93 $27.11 $56,380 3.0 %
33-9032 Security Guards 4,250 0.14% $12.22 $14.00 $29,120 3.2 %
33-9091 Crossing Guards 170 0.01% $8.88 $10.82 $22,510 10.6 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 160 0.01% $15.06 $16.15 $33,580 7.3 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related 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)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 45,380 1.50% $7.53 $8.21 $17,080 0.7 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 40 (7) $24.01 $31.23 $64,950 10.5 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 2,520 0.08% $11.98 $13.25 $27,560 1.5 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 40 (7) $17.92 $16.92 $35,190 8.5 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 30 (7) $11.25 $12.28 $25,550 8.2 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 240 0.01% $10.09 $10.70 $22,260 5.0 %
35-2019 Cooks, All Other 100 (7) $9.24 $11.01 $22,900 6.4 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 870 0.03% $8.16 $8.86 $18,430 3.8 %
35-3011 Bartenders 90 (7) $9.59 $9.75 $20,290 3.6 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 5,690 0.19% $7.49 $7.97 $16,590 1.3 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 34,710 1.15% $7.40 $7.79 $16,210 0.7 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 540 0.02% $7.11 $8.28 $17,220 4.3 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (8) (8) $7.18 $7.56 $15,720 4.2 %
35-9021 Dishwashers (8) (8) $8.54 $8.47 $17,620 2.9 %
35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 300 0.01% $8.22 $8.73 $18,170 4.7 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 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)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 11,900 0.39% $10.46 $11.49 $23,890 1.0 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 450 0.01% $19.86 $20.51 $42,670 1.6 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 10,800 0.36% $10.13 $10.97 $22,830 0.9 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 210 0.01% $10.45 $10.89 $22,650 2.2 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 380 0.01% $13.13 $14.56 $30,280 5.3 %
 
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 57,120 1.89% $7.73 $9.18 $19,090 1.2 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 5,520 0.18% $13.19 $15.01 $31,220 1.7 %
39-3021 Motion Picture Projectionists 10,290 0.34% $8.77 $10.20 $21,210 1.7 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 38,760 1.28% $7.45 $7.75 $16,120 0.6 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 860 0.03% $6.93 $7.28 $15,140 3.9 %
39-3092 Costume Attendants 420 0.01% $23.12 $21.88 $45,510 11.2 %
39-3099 Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other 340 0.01% $9.05 $9.00 $18,730 3.6 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 210 0.01% $21.89 $26.91 $55,980 19.0 %
39-5091 Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance 190 0.01% $27.66 $27.36 $56,910 6.1 %
39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts (8) (8) $11.42 $12.92 $26,860 7.7 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 40 (7) $10.66 $10.39 $21,610 7.7 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 30 (7) $12.21 $13.81 $28,720 10.4 %
39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 130 (7) $8.38 $9.21 $19,160 4.6 %
 
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 402,510 13.33% $19.41 $23.87 $49,650 0.7 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 12,380 0.41% $19.38 $22.44 $46,670 1.3 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 21,870 0.72% $35.50 $38.90 $80,920 0.9 %
41-2011 Cashiers 25,970 0.86% $7.67 $8.46 $17,600 1.0 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 560 0.02% $11.53 $12.35 $25,680 5.6 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 44,310 1.47% $11.60 $13.76 $28,620 1.3 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 95,120 3.15% $19.08 $23.87 $49,640 0.9 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 250 0.01% $35.37 $42.90 $89,240 5.6 %
41-3041 Travel Agents 90 (7) $15.89 $16.93 $35,220 7.2 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 97,450 3.23% $24.60 $27.14 $56,440 1.1 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 23,150 0.77% $34.47 $37.98 $78,990 1.8 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 27,480 0.91% $24.69 $28.50 $59,290 1.1 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 360 0.01% $10.77 $14.13 $29,380 8.3 %
41-9021 Real Estate Brokers (8) (8) $14.58 $21.27 $44,240 11.5 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 160 0.01% $32.60 $33.49 $69,670 4.9 %
41-9031 Sales Engineers 7,740 0.26% $42.14 $43.27 $90,000 1.4 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 34,630 1.15% $13.23 $14.94 $31,070 1.5 %
41-9091 Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers 3,520 0.12% $8.36 $11.85 $24,660 6.3 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 7,390 0.24% $17.36 $20.06 $41,710 2.5 %
 
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 693,680 22.98% $15.33 $16.71 $34,760 0.4 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 44,050 1.46% $25.23 $26.22 $54,530 0.5 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 4,140 0.14% $11.48 $12.12 $25,210 2.0 %
43-2021 Telephone Operators 15,790 0.52% $19.05 $17.36 $36,110 1.5 %
43-2099 Communications Equipment Operators, All Other 1,020 0.03% $8.95 $12.98 $27,000 20.0 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 13,880 0.46% $16.03 $16.97 $35,300 1.0 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 10,630 0.35% $14.70 $15.49 $32,220 0.9 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 38,040 1.26% $16.14 $16.44 $34,190 0.5 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 2,990 0.10% $18.23 $18.36 $38,200 1.1 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 1,170 0.04% $18.03 $17.85 $37,140 2.0 %
43-3071 Tellers 570 0.02% $12.02 $12.73 $26,490 4.0 %
43-4011 Brokerage Clerks 50 (7) (8) (8) (8) (8)
43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 740 0.02% $17.13 $17.58 $36,570 3.8 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 1,830 0.06% $18.95 $18.86 $39,230 1.3 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 204,880 6.79% $15.08 $16.66 $34,660 0.7 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 280 0.01% $17.94 $17.96 $37,350 3.3 %
43-4071 File Clerks 5,680 0.19% $14.62 $15.23 $31,690 2.7 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan (8) (8) $13.84 $14.12 $29,380 2.9 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 9,430 0.31% $9.35 $10.24 $21,300 1.7 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 1,530 0.05% $16.67 $17.07 $35,500 2.5 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 60 (7) $13.27 $13.65 $28,390 7.7 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 22,860 0.76% $15.50 $16.93 $35,220 1.4 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 4,780 0.16% $18.10 $18.50 $38,470 0.7 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 16,060 0.53% $11.84 $12.40 $25,800 1.1 %
43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 30 (7) $15.49 $15.76 $32,780 5.3 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 2,400 0.08% $16.77 $17.63 $36,660 3.1 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 3,070 0.10% $10.61 $11.46 $23,830 1.6 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers (8) (8) $17.95 $18.48 $38,440 4.0 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 8,170 0.27% $15.93 $16.86 $35,070 0.9 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 22,770 0.75% $20.63 $20.31 $42,250 1.4 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 11,100 0.37% $13.51 $14.49 $30,130 0.9 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 8,490 0.28% $12.37 $13.66 $28,420 2.2 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 720 0.02% $16.62 $16.88 $35,120 2.2 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 46,260 1.53% $20.68 $21.28 $44,260 0.8 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 530 0.02% $23.40 $23.27 $48,410 2.3 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 22,960 0.76% $14.25 $14.75 $30,680 0.7 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 14,180 0.47% $16.59 $17.02 $35,390 1.2 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 25,370 0.84% $11.84 $12.42 $25,830 1.0 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 2,550 0.08% $12.49 $13.50 $28,090 2.3 %
43-9031 Desktop Publishers 12,730 0.42% $16.01 $16.98 $35,320 1.8 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (8) (8) $11.91 $15.58 $32,400 12.7 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 18,830 0.62% $11.44 $12.50 $26,010 1.8 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 65,600 2.17% $12.78 $13.79 $28,690 0.7 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 7,510 0.25% $11.75 $12.73 $26,490 2.0 %
43-9081 Proofreaders and Copy Markers 5,370 0.18% $13.22 $14.26 $29,660 1.5 %
43-9111 Statistical Assistants 920 0.03% $16.97 $18.00 $37,430 5.1 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 11,980 0.40% $13.97 $14.87 $30,920 2.8 %
 
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 4,830 0.16% $21.20 $23.56 $48,990 4.0 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 480 0.02% $32.68 $31.40 $65,320 7.6 %
47-2031 Carpenters (8) (8) $28.32 $27.00 $56,170 5.7 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 320 0.01% $15.13 $16.63 $34,590 7.2 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 970 0.03% $16.43 $16.58 $34,480 1.3 %
47-2111 Electricians 960 0.03% $25.48 $25.95 $53,970 1.9 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance (8) (8) $23.94 $25.47 $52,980 10.2 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 80 (7) $24.26 $24.69 $51,350 7.6 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers (8) (8) $25.72 $25.80 $53,670 4.8 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors (8) (8) $21.52 $22.05 $45,870 11.6 %
47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other 450 0.01% $16.14 $20.22 $42,050 10.2 %
 
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 296,730 9.83% $26.21 $25.13 $52,260 0.4 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 21,310 0.71% $32.98 $32.96 $68,550 0.5 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 4,290 0.14% $19.42 $20.09 $41,790 3.0 %
49-2021 Radio Mechanics 690 0.02% $19.22 $19.86 $41,310 2.9 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 132,230 4.38% $26.95 $26.19 $54,480 0.4 %
49-2093 Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment 70 (7) $13.48 $14.93 $31,050 16.1 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 4,230 0.14% $23.60 $23.57 $49,020 1.4 %
49-2095 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 220 0.01% $28.89 $28.41 $59,090 4.0 %
49-2096 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles 40 (7) $12.92 $14.59 $30,340 16.4 %
49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 6,550 0.22% $14.51 $15.61 $32,480 2.2 %
49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 70 (7) $15.86 $16.97 $35,300 6.4 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 700 0.02% $26.82 $25.35 $52,720 1.3 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 210 0.01% $21.67 $21.90 $45,550 2.8 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 540 0.02% $26.91 $25.78 $53,630 1.7 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 60 (7) $15.98 $17.44 $36,280 13.3 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 660 0.02% $23.83 $24.71 $51,390 2.8 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 9,940 0.33% $19.24 $20.13 $41,860 0.9 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 180 0.01% $18.32 $19.22 $39,980 4.3 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 5,040 0.17% $24.84 $23.50 $48,870 1.7 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 103,480 3.43% $25.58 $24.11 $50,150 0.6 %
49-9069 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other 210 0.01% $24.66 $23.66 $49,220 7.2 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 450 0.01% $17.77 $18.00 $37,440 3.5 %
49-9096 Riggers 330 0.01% $26.11 $28.23 $58,720 5.6 %
49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 2,360 0.08% $12.58 $13.55 $28,190 2.8 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 2,560 0.08% $17.30 $17.92 $37,280 2.9 %
 
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 77,250 2.56% $15.22 $16.81 $34,970 0.9 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 7,240 0.24% $24.91 $26.21 $54,520 1.0 %
51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 330 0.01% $14.36 $16.49 $34,310 7.9 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers (8) (8) $11.08 $12.24 $25,460 4.5 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other (8) (8) $10.57 $19.45 $40,450 27.2 %
51-4041 Machinists 680 0.02% $22.55 $21.35 $44,400 4.9 %
51-5011 Bindery Workers 3,930 0.13% $12.74 $13.35 $27,770 1.9 %
51-5012 Bookbinders 580 0.02% $12.41 $14.70 $30,580 9.9 %
51-5021 Job Printers 6,110 0.20% $15.22 $16.15 $33,580 1.5 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 14,360 0.48% $15.03 $16.11 $33,510 1.2 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 20,190 0.67% $17.61 $18.41 $38,280 1.4 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 280 0.01% $32.85 $30.05 $62,510 3.4 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 (7) $16.91 $18.45 $38,380 7.8 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 (7) $13.63 $13.83 $28,770 3.4 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 150 (7) $13.80 $14.55 $30,270 1.5 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 1,650 0.05% $15.91 $17.70 $36,820 3.5 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 3,750 0.12% $11.07 $12.59 $26,180 2.8 %
51-9131 Photographic Process Workers 3,410 0.11% $12.66 $14.68 $30,530 4.2 %
51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 1,130 0.04% $10.73 $13.61 $28,300 7.2 %
51-9194 Etchers and Engravers 30 (7) $14.10 $15.78 $32,820 8.2 %
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 3,220 0.11% $15.17 $14.49 $30,140 2.5 %
51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 5,700 0.19% $9.78 $10.57 $21,980 1.7 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 2,580 0.09% $13.24 $14.48 $30,110 3.0 %
 
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 67,470 2.23% $11.21 $13.43 $27,940 1.4 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 2,730 0.09% $20.21 $21.36 $44,430 1.6 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 2,980 0.10% $21.82 $23.14 $48,140 1.6 %
53-2012 Commercial Pilots 100 (7) (4) (4) $85,790 6.5 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 7,990 0.26% $10.87 $13.35 $27,760 4.0 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,430 0.05% $21.75 $22.72 $47,260 5.1 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 11,550 0.38% $12.70 $14.38 $29,920 1.9 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 340 0.01% $14.64 $17.84 $37,100 10.7 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 210 0.01% $15.30 $15.32 $31,860 7.9 %
53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 40 (7) $8.92 $9.43 $19,620 3.5 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 650 0.02% $11.65 $12.64 $26,290 13.0 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators (8) (8) $15.01 $16.04 $33,360 4.6 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,380 0.05% $15.27 $15.88 $33,040 3.6 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 150 (7) $9.17 $9.51 $19,770 5.8 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 17,850 0.59% $10.79 $12.34 $25,660 2.7 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 9,840 0.33% $9.69 $10.62 $22,090 1.7 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 9,880 0.33% $8.88 $9.82 $20,420 2.1 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 120 (7) $15.21 $16.87 $35,080 3.2 %

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.

(5) This wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.

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

(8) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: May 12, 2008