May 2004 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

NAICS 562200 - Waste Treatment and Disposal

These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in NAICS 562200 - Waste Treatment and Disposal.

These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

NAICS Industry 562200 - Waste Treatment and Disposal is part of: NAICS 562000 - Waste Management and Remediation Services.

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SOC Major Groups in NAICS 562200 - Waste Treatment and Disposal:

NAICS 562200 - Waste Treatment and Disposal

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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 106,460 100.00% $16.64 $19.46 $40,480 3.8 %
 
Management 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)
11-0000 Management Occupations 5,660 5.32% $38.19 $42.26 $87,890 1.3 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 360 0.34% $59.60 $61.99 $128,940 3.8 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 2,290 2.15% $36.63 $42.51 $88,410 1.8 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 60 0.06% $35.96 $42.89 $89,210 6.7 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 260 0.24% $35.66 $38.59 $80,270 3.4 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 370 0.35% $31.42 $33.71 $70,120 4.5 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 150 0.14% $38.23 $39.65 $82,460 3.9 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 330 0.31% $37.66 $40.86 $85,000 2.6 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 50 0.05% $30.03 $33.03 $68,710 7.3 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 60 0.06% $36.62 $40.26 $83,750 6.0 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 170 0.16% $43.03 $45.59 $94,830 4.4 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (7) (7) $31.43 $33.38 $69,430 3.0 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 200 0.19% $33.50 $39.24 $81,630 7.2 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 460 0.43% $48.99 $50.03 $104,070 2.7 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 90 0.08% $35.13 $37.79 $78,600 5.2 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 200 0.19% $43.40 $43.20 $89,850 3.8 %
 
Business and Financial Operations 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)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 2,930 2.75% $29.13 $29.67 $61,710 4.4 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 180 0.17% $23.61 $25.21 $52,430 3.0 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 220 0.21% $30.10 $29.91 $62,210 2.2 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 260 0.24% $29.83 $30.63 $63,700 4.0 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 40 0.04% $22.38 $24.52 $50,990 10.3 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 50 0.05% $20.55 $21.99 $45,730 3.9 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 180 0.17% $28.50 $27.52 $57,240 5.6 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 100 0.09% $25.51 $25.57 $53,180 3.8 %
  13-1081 Logisticians 50 0.05% $20.95 $26.37 $54,850 12.9 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 640 0.60% $33.07 $32.52 $67,630 5.2 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 800 0.75% $25.24 $26.79 $55,730 1.7 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science 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)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 640 0.60% $30.18 $29.78 $61,950 4.3 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 40 0.04% $28.05 $28.17 $58,600 3.5 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 70 0.07% $20.92 $21.33 $44,360 3.3 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 40 0.04% $27.01 $27.28 $56,730 3.1 %
 
Architecture and Engineering 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)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 4,740 4.45% $34.43 $34.07 $70,870 2.9 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 460 0.43% $36.99 $35.26 $73,340 3.8 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 450 0.42% $31.78 $32.89 $68,400 3.3 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 220 0.21% $30.88 $31.88 $66,320 3.1 %
  17-2161 Nuclear Engineers 690 0.65% $38.61 $40.13 $83,460 6.2 %
  17-2199 Engineers, All Other 120 0.11% $35.35 $34.87 $72,530 3.5 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 80 0.08% $20.56 $21.57 $44,870 5.3 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 490 0.46% $20.39 $21.99 $45,750 4.5 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science 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)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 2,770 2.60% $20.50 $22.53 $46,860 2.2 %
  19-2031 Chemists 620 0.58% $22.47 $25.70 $53,460 8.7 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 570 0.54% $27.00 $28.44 $59,150 3.8 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 200 0.19% $16.42 $17.11 $35,590 5.2 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 580 0.54% $17.44 $17.98 $37,400 3.6 %
 
Legal 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)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 40 0.04% $51.51 $55.77 $116,000 4.8 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 30 0.03% $54.43 $59.13 $122,990 5.0 %
 
Education, Training, and Library 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)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 30 0.03% $21.54 $19.28 $40,110 8.9 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 30 0.03% $21.54 $19.28 $40,110 8.9 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 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)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 140 0.13% $25.13 $25.36 $52,760 3.3 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 60 0.06% $25.66 $27.00 $56,170 4.7 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers (7) (7) $25.46 $25.08 $52,160 5.4 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical 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)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 520 0.49% $25.54 $26.60 $55,320 2.3 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 60 0.06% $16.50 $16.55 $34,420 1.7 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 260 0.24% $27.66 $27.81 $57,840 2.3 %
  29-9012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 140 0.13% $22.00 $25.78 $53,620 8.2 %
 
Protective Service 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)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 430 0.40% $11.34 $14.85 $30,890 8.0 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 290 0.27% $9.75 $11.20 $23,300 5.4 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 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)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 650 0.61% $9.63 $10.57 $21,980 3.4 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 40 0.04% $10.92 $12.50 $26,010 5.5 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 500 0.47% $9.14 $10.18 $21,170 4.1 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (7) (7) $10.12 $11.09 $23,080 5.0 %
 
Sales and Related 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)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 3,060 2.87% $21.25 $23.59 $49,070 2.3 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 260 0.24% $29.61 $34.50 $71,750 7.3 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 190 0.18% $7.10 $7.78 $16,180 5.0 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 1,200 1.13% $20.70 $22.89 $47,620 2.7 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 730 0.69% $25.33 $26.53 $55,180 2.8 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 430 0.40% $20.23 $22.36 $46,520 3.4 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers 90 0.08% $24.94 $26.94 $56,030 7.2 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 40 0.04% $16.25 $16.26 $33,810 5.8 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 70 0.07% $19.91 $21.76 $45,270 6.8 %
 
Office and Administrative Support 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)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 13,180 12.38% $13.68 $14.98 $31,150 3.4 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 900 0.85% $19.88 $20.71 $43,080 1.6 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 470 0.44% $13.43 $14.22 $29,570 1.8 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 610 0.57% $13.06 $13.30 $27,660 1.4 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,120 1.05% $14.03 $14.50 $30,150 2.0 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 180 0.17% $15.56 $15.73 $32,710 3.4 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 60 0.06% $20.84 $21.33 $44,360 3.8 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 2,090 1.96% $12.89 $13.63 $28,340 1.5 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 120 0.11% $10.95 $11.74 $24,420 5.8 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 40 0.04% $14.02 $14.96 $31,120 5.2 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 90 0.08% $16.61 $17.97 $37,380 4.2 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 490 0.46% $12.10 $12.90 $26,840 7.7 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 40 0.04% $13.53 $13.98 $29,070 3.9 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 630 0.59% $14.12 $14.97 $31,130 1.6 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 130 0.12% $22.73 $23.64 $49,170 8.2 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 330 0.31% $13.83 $14.33 $29,810 2.8 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 140 0.13% $13.09 $13.90 $28,910 4.8 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 430 0.40% $11.49 $12.09 $25,160 2.0 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 950 0.89% $17.21 $18.24 $37,940 2.8 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,150 1.08% $12.87 $13.25 $27,570 2.7 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators (7) (7) $10.72 $13.30 $27,660 23.5 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 320 0.30% $12.36 $12.76 $26,550 3.8 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,510 2.36% $12.28 $12.91 $26,850 6.3 %
 
Construction and Extraction 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)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 9,920 9.32% $17.22 $18.71 $38,910 3.5 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 980 0.92% $24.15 $26.16 $54,420 3.7 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 80 0.08% $20.80 $22.53 $46,870 7.7 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 500 0.47% $10.79 $11.60 $24,130 3.1 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 2,970 2.79% $15.60 $16.35 $34,010 2.4 %
  47-2111 Electricians 300 0.28% $24.44 $22.97 $47,770 3.5 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 50 0.05% $18.47 $18.73 $38,950 6.7 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 100 0.09% $23.28 $21.10 $43,880 5.7 %
  47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 4,460 4.19% $18.69 $19.53 $40,610 5.6 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers (7) (7) $13.99 $14.80 $30,790 1.8 %
  47-4071 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 150 0.14% $12.13 $12.92 $26,880 4.0 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 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)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 9,270 8.71% $18.26 $18.97 $39,460 4.4 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 930 0.87% $25.24 $26.07 $54,230 1.7 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 80 0.08% $23.53 $23.81 $49,520 3.1 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 90 0.08% $15.01 $16.74 $34,820 7.8 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 2,590 2.43% $17.06 $17.65 $36,720 2.1 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 410 0.39% $16.85 $18.03 $37,500 2.9 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 40 0.04% $13.97 $13.59 $28,260 3.4 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 180 0.17% $22.30 $21.02 $43,720 3.7 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 3,630 3.41% $18.77 $18.67 $38,840 7.0 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 30 0.03% $18.25 $21.26 $44,210 12.6 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 910 0.85% $13.96 $17.66 $36,720 15.5 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other (7) (7) $8.51 $10.52 $21,870 8.9 %
 
Production 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)
51-0000 Production Occupations 7,300 6.86% $21.55 $20.80 $43,260 5.8 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 1,340 1.26% $29.89 $28.79 $59,890 4.2 %
  51-4041 Machinists (7) (7) $8.18 $10.35 $21,520 5.3 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 610 0.57% $14.85 $15.74 $32,740 4.8 %
  51-8013 Power Plant Operators 120 0.11% $23.17 $22.65 $47,110 3.3 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 380 0.36% $22.21 $22.06 $45,880 2.5 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 1,720 1.62% $16.06 $16.20 $33,710 2.5 %
  51-8092 Gas Plant Operators (7) (7) $24.04 $24.18 $50,300 7.6 %
  51-8099 Plant and System Operators, All Other (7) (7) $19.91 $19.49 $40,550 4.4 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 70 0.07% $8.77 $9.69 $20,150 6.9 %
  51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 180 0.17% $14.10 $13.89 $28,880 3.9 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving 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)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 45,190 42.45% $14.22 $15.15 $31,500 1.2 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 640 0.60% $20.30 $21.91 $45,580 2.7 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 1,840 1.73% $22.32 $23.37 $48,620 1.4 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 160 0.15% $14.93 $14.82 $30,820 2.7 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 12,240 11.50% $15.30 $16.07 $33,420 1.4 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 1,320 1.24% $11.91 $12.73 $26,490 10.8 %
  53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 150 0.14% $16.81 $16.65 $34,640 4.1 %
  53-6051 Transportation Inspectors 40 0.04% $12.95 $16.93 $35,220 11.2 %
  53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 160 0.15% $17.69 $16.99 $35,340 5.8 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 280 0.26% $16.34 $17.48 $36,350 10.5 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 1,360 1.28% $14.90 $15.40 $32,030 2.1 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 2,080 1.95% $13.41 $13.78 $28,660 2.2 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 4,400 4.13% $10.18 $10.69 $22,240 1.6 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 19,560 18.37% $14.15 $14.92 $31,020 2.2 %
  53-7121 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (7) (7) $12.44 $13.17 $27,390 13.4 %
  53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 680 0.64% $11.33 $13.06 $27,170 3.9 %

About May 2004 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.

(7) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: June 02, 2005