May 2005 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

NAICS 624000 - Social Assistance

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 624000 - Social Assistance.

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

NAICS Industry 624000 - Social Assistance is part of: Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance.

NAICS 624000 - Social Assistance consists of:

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NAICS 624000 - Social Assistance

All 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)
00-0000 All Occupations 2,082,670 100.00% $10.29 $12.39 $25,760 0.4 %
 
Management 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)
11-0000 Management Occupations 126,140 6.06% $22.50 $25.95 $53,970 0.6 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 4,670 0.22% $43.06 $48.82 $101,550 1.6 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 23,780 1.14% $28.21 $31.93 $66,410 0.8 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 650 0.03% $21.25 $25.57 $53,190 2.8 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 250 0.01% $25.53 $29.37 $61,080 4.9 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 140 0.01% $32.23 $38.56 $80,200 5.6 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 2,520 0.12% $24.59 $27.06 $56,280 1.3 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 3,990 0.19% $19.57 $22.78 $47,380 2.7 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 400 0.02% $34.59 $36.52 $75,970 2.8 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 3,990 0.19% $30.38 $32.80 $68,230 1.1 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 780 0.04% $24.01 $26.42 $54,960 2.3 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 470 0.02% $29.88 $33.13 $68,910 9.5 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 550 0.03% $27.01 $30.04 $62,480 2.0 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 150 0.01% $27.50 $30.98 $64,450 5.9 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 40 (7) $28.51 $32.55 $67,700 4.8 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 150 0.01% $21.74 $27.37 $56,930 8.2 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 120 0.01% $26.10 $29.90 $62,180 7.2 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 33,750 1.62% $16.79 $18.77 $39,050 1.3 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 340 0.02% (4) (4) $58,590 5.1 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 50 (7) $21.74 $25.96 $54,000 7.2 %
11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 450 0.02% $26.99 $30.19 $62,800 3.5 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 1,110 0.05% $17.59 $19.00 $39,510 3.2 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 70 (7) $20.40 $22.64 $47,090 4.7 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 4,520 0.22% $26.65 $30.54 $63,520 1.6 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 460 0.02% $17.50 $21.10 $43,880 6.1 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 40,920 1.96% $22.75 $24.60 $51,170 0.6 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 1,780 0.09% $25.27 $27.37 $56,930 2.1 %
 
Business and Financial Operations 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)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 41,400 1.99% $18.30 $19.70 $40,980 0.7 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 450 0.02% $19.98 $21.18 $44,060 3.8 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 60 (7) $16.23 $17.38 $36,150 5.6 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 1,010 0.05% $19.08 $20.47 $42,580 2.7 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 90 (7) $15.96 $17.79 $36,990 13.3 %
13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 500 0.02% $17.85 $19.85 $41,290 2.7 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 8,150 0.39% $15.79 $17.39 $36,170 1.6 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 900 0.04% $19.63 $20.72 $43,100 1.7 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 8,320 0.40% $15.82 $17.13 $35,630 1.8 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 1,390 0.07% $18.61 $19.86 $41,320 1.8 %
13-1081 Logisticians 60 (7) $28.24 $28.98 $60,280 5.5 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 690 0.03% $22.51 $25.06 $52,120 4.4 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 140 0.01% $17.20 $17.97 $37,380 6.0 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 7,570 0.36% $18.38 $20.03 $41,660 1.3 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 10,730 0.52% $21.61 $22.61 $47,020 0.7 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 240 0.01% $20.81 $22.21 $46,200 3.5 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts (8) (8) $8.40 $10.35 $21,520 15.2 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 190 0.01% $25.93 $27.20 $56,570 4.3 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 180 0.01% $17.11 $17.93 $37,290 4.8 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors 260 0.01% $16.25 $17.13 $35,630 3.0 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 40 (7) $20.17 $20.45 $42,540 3.9 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 310 0.01% $17.51 $19.97 $41,540 3.6 %
 
Computer and Mathematical 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)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 5,780 0.28% $19.92 $21.99 $45,740 2.3 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 400 0.02% $22.07 $24.26 $50,470 3.5 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 210 0.01% $35.28 $34.69 $72,160 5.9 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 50 (7) $33.52 $35.52 $73,890 7.1 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 2,360 0.11% $16.25 $17.45 $36,290 1.8 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 530 0.03% $25.39 $26.47 $55,060 2.3 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 400 0.02% $20.03 $22.93 $47,690 3.0 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 1,100 0.05% $23.00 $24.50 $50,960 1.7 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 390 0.02% $23.76 $24.55 $51,060 4.2 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 270 0.01% $17.15 $20.15 $41,910 6.7 %
15-2041 Statisticians 40 (7) $27.50 $28.07 $58,390 11.1 %
 
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 210 0.01% $22.60 $24.71 $51,400 5.9 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers (8) (8) $15.42 $19.07 $39,660 23.2 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 70 (7) $25.42 $26.26 $54,630 5.7 %
 
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 9,200 0.44% $21.79 $25.24 $52,500 2.0 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 520 0.02% $21.44 $22.97 $47,780 3.2 %
19-3022 Survey Researchers (8) (8) $12.47 $12.79 $26,600 3.3 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 8,020 0.39% $22.02 $25.65 $53,340 2.2 %
19-3039 Psychologists, All Other 120 0.01% $25.27 $29.77 $61,930 7.1 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 260 0.01% $19.88 $22.50 $46,810 10.5 %
19-4061 Social Science Research Assistants 30 (7) $13.26 $13.79 $28,680 7.0 %
 
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 361,150 17.34% $13.58 $14.67 $30,520 0.4 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 12,790 0.61% $14.99 $15.84 $32,940 2.3 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 20,960 1.01% $14.62 $15.82 $32,900 1.4 %
21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 7,480 0.36% $17.52 $19.11 $39,750 2.1 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 18,280 0.88% $15.67 $17.10 $35,560 2.8 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 48,460 2.33% $13.02 $14.24 $29,620 1.0 %
21-1019 Counselors, All Other 3,960 0.19% $15.03 $16.43 $34,180 2.9 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 64,930 3.12% $14.61 $15.39 $32,000 0.6 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 14,310 0.69% $16.13 $17.16 $35,690 2.1 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 26,420 1.27% $16.00 $17.05 $35,470 1.5 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 11,930 0.57% $15.61 $16.40 $34,120 1.6 %
21-1091 Health Educators 9,440 0.45% $14.89 $16.23 $33,760 1.8 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 1,140 0.05% $13.36 $14.33 $29,810 3.1 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 98,390 4.72% $11.34 $11.75 $24,440 0.5 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 21,690 1.04% $14.05 $14.89 $30,960 1.4 %
21-2011 Clergy 430 0.02% $16.15 $16.95 $35,260 5.5 %
21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education 410 0.02% $16.27 $16.10 $33,490 5.2 %
21-2099 Religious Workers, All Other 100 (7) $10.10 $11.52 $23,960 8.0 %
 
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 1,790 0.09% $19.70 $23.41 $48,690 3.9 %
23-1011 Lawyers 870 0.04% $25.92 $30.75 $63,960 4.4 %
23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 90 (7) $12.97 $14.44 $30,040 7.6 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 520 0.02% $16.10 $17.00 $35,360 3.5 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 300 0.01% $15.25 $15.84 $32,960 4.4 %
 
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 425,720 20.44% $9.74 $10.75 $22,360 0.5 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (8) (4) (4) $22,740 21.0 %
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (7) (4) (4) $56,160 18.0 %
25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (8) (4) (4) $23,960 5.0 %
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (7) (4) (4) $41,580 9.6 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 1,190 0.06% $16.86 $18.26 $37,990 4.2 %
25-1199 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 30 (7) (4) (4) $42,530 22.8 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 251,120 12.06% $9.88 $10.56 $21,960 0.7 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 8,440 0.41% (4) (4) $27,620 3.9 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,950 0.09% (4) (4) $33,450 11.1 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 140 0.01% (4) (4) $41,230 7.3 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 340 0.02% (4) (4) $41,630 6.1 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 380 0.02% (4) (4) $39,620 4.3 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 6,480 0.31% (4) (4) $38,400 2.9 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 130 0.01% (4) (4) $50,600 6.3 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 410 0.02% (4) (4) $37,670 4.5 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 7,530 0.36% $15.69 $16.25 $33,810 2.0 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 11,230 0.54% $13.30 $15.03 $31,260 2.0 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 7,870 0.38% (4) (4) $28,700 5.1 %
25-4021 Librarians 60 (7) $17.17 $17.24 $35,860 5.2 %
25-9011 Audio-Visual Collections Specialists 40 (7) $15.40 $17.30 $35,980 14.0 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 6,800 0.33% $16.60 $17.77 $36,960 1.7 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 120,430 5.78% (4) (4) $18,550 0.6 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 750 0.04% $11.74 $13.70 $28,490 4.4 %
 
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 9,870 0.47% $16.95 $18.33 $38,130 1.6 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 140 0.01% $15.56 $15.55 $32,350 5.4 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 720 0.03% (4) (4) $26,220 13.9 %
27-2041 Music Directors and Composers (8) (8) $13.37 $16.31 $33,930 19.7 %
27-2042 Musicians and Singers 60 (7) (8) (8) (8) (8)
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 6,220 0.30% $18.17 $19.56 $40,680 1.1 %
27-3041 Editors 100 (7) $16.72 $18.00 $37,440 4.3 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 80 (7) $19.50 $20.31 $42,240 5.8 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 630 0.03% $19.08 $19.57 $40,700 2.5 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 1,630 0.08% $15.50 $16.15 $33,590 4.2 %
27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 30 (7) $18.89 $18.76 $39,030 13.8 %
27-4021 Photographers 30 (7) $14.67 $14.63 $30,420 9.3 %
27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 30 (7) $16.91 $19.18 $39,890 10.3 %
 
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 38,040 1.83% $21.42 $24.28 $50,510 2.4 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 100 (7) $47.73 $48.91 $101,730 3.9 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 1,390 0.07% $16.85 $17.61 $36,620 3.1 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 70 (7) $38.82 $38.40 $79,880 3.0 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 120 0.01% $60.50 $58.77 $122,240 7.0 %
29-1066 Psychiatrists 760 0.04% (5) $73.58 $153,050 2.6 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 90 (7) (5) $82.52 $171,640 9.8 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 80 (7) $32.21 $30.93 $64,330 5.7 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 15,580 0.75% $22.96 $24.05 $50,020 0.9 %
29-1121 Audiologists (8) (8) $25.90 $25.97 $54,020 5.5 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 3,810 0.18% $24.00 $26.02 $54,130 4.3 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 1,910 0.09% $27.54 $30.08 $62,560 2.8 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 1,070 0.05% $12.20 $13.48 $28,030 9.3 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 3,540 0.17% $26.22 $31.19 $64,870 6.8 %
29-1129 Therapists, All Other 600 0.03% $19.35 $19.62 $40,810 4.1 %
29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other 230 0.01% $22.83 $31.47 $65,460 15.3 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 30 (7) $22.12 $24.50 $50,960 6.0 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 80 (7) $13.55 $14.67 $30,510 3.5 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 70 (7) $22.29 $26.85 $55,860 12.0 %
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 450 0.02% $11.41 $11.77 $24,480 8.8 %
29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians 350 0.02% $13.23 $13.60 $28,280 9.4 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 6,270 0.30% $16.05 $16.36 $34,020 0.9 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 350 0.02% $12.77 $13.67 $28,430 2.9 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 40 (7) $15.05 $15.13 $31,460 4.9 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 100 (7) $20.53 $21.04 $43,760 5.0 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 450 0.02% $18.87 $19.47 $40,500 6.5 %
 
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 116,660 5.60% $9.12 $9.35 $19,440 0.8 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 100,780 4.84% $9.00 $9.12 $18,980 0.9 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 9,990 0.48% $9.42 $9.43 $19,620 1.6 %
31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 1,350 0.06% $11.64 $11.90 $24,740 6.5 %
31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 660 0.03% $15.37 $15.96 $33,190 3.4 %
31-2012 Occupational Therapist Aides 500 0.02% $9.49 $9.58 $19,930 5.0 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 370 0.02% $18.24 $17.88 $37,190 3.4 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 290 0.01% $11.51 $12.21 $25,400 5.8 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants (8) (8) $14.34 $14.25 $29,650 3.8 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 620 0.03% $12.28 $12.45 $25,900 2.6 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers (8) (8) $14.89 $15.36 $31,940 4.0 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists (8) (8) $15.18 $15.35 $31,940 2.5 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 1,740 0.08% $11.90 $12.54 $26,070 3.3 %
 
Protective Service 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)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 7,960 0.38% $10.15 $10.87 $22,610 1.4 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 250 0.01% $16.31 $17.83 $37,090 4.6 %
33-9032 Security Guards 4,960 0.24% $10.07 $10.57 $21,990 1.4 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 1,080 0.05% $8.17 $8.76 $18,220 2.5 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 1,370 0.07% $11.38 $11.71 $24,370 3.1 %
 
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 54,210 2.60% $8.22 $8.76 $18,230 0.5 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 230 0.01% $9.66 $11.41 $23,740 7.4 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 3,500 0.17% $12.37 $12.90 $26,820 1.1 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 120 0.01% $8.50 $8.92 $18,550 10.5 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 26,660 1.28% $8.38 $8.79 $18,280 0.5 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 70 (7) $11.85 $11.40 $23,710 6.7 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 530 0.03% $8.27 $8.64 $17,970 2.9 %
35-2019 Cooks, All Other 790 0.04% $8.43 $8.63 $17,960 2.7 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 11,780 0.57% $7.93 $8.18 $17,020 0.7 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 4,420 0.21% $7.87 $8.18 $17,020 1.5 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 1,400 0.07% $7.33 $7.74 $16,100 3.5 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses (8) (8) $6.45 $6.77 $14,080 5.3 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 1,310 0.06% $7.96 $8.23 $17,120 2.2 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (8) (8) $8.30 $8.45 $17,570 3.9 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 1,400 0.07% $6.59 $7.18 $14,920 3.3 %
35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 890 0.04% $7.01 $7.51 $15,620 3.6 %
 
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 51,910 2.49% $8.42 $9.15 $19,030 0.8 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 3,230 0.16% $12.86 $13.61 $28,300 1.6 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 190 0.01% $13.84 $15.59 $32,420 3.7 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 34,540 1.66% $8.41 $8.93 $18,580 0.9 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 8,210 0.39% $7.76 $8.22 $17,090 1.8 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 5,540 0.27% $8.23 $9.06 $18,840 2.4 %
37-3019 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other 140 0.01% $6.88 $8.57 $17,830 10.7 %
 
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 528,300 25.37% $8.32 $8.79 $18,290 0.4 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 22,350 1.07% $13.29 $14.08 $29,290 1.0 %
39-2011 Animal Trainers (8) (8) $11.16 $11.48 $23,880 4.5 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 650 0.03% $8.16 $8.76 $18,230 4.3 %
39-3093 Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 40 (7) $7.85 $7.83 $16,280 5.4 %
39-3099 Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other 270 0.01% $7.02 $7.06 $14,680 4.6 %
39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts (8) (8) $10.64 $10.67 $22,200 6.5 %
39-6032 Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants and Baggage Porters (8) (8) $7.72 $8.31 $17,280 7.0 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 261,000 12.53% $7.67 $8.02 $16,680 0.6 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 205,040 9.85% $8.79 $8.88 $18,470 0.6 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 1,420 0.07% $12.05 $14.16 $29,460 3.5 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 23,490 1.13% $9.77 $10.41 $21,660 1.1 %
39-9041 Residential Advisors 9,330 0.45% $10.00 $10.58 $22,000 1.3 %
39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 4,260 0.20% $9.86 $10.08 $20,960 2.6 %
 
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 13,370 0.64% $8.66 $11.87 $24,680 2.5 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,190 0.06% $12.98 $14.60 $30,370 3.3 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 100 (7) $22.86 $24.91 $51,820 6.5 %
41-2011 Cashiers 4,200 0.20% $7.84 $8.26 $17,190 1.8 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 140 0.01% $9.26 $13.37 $27,800 17.5 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,820 0.18% $7.71 $8.46 $17,590 2.9 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 910 0.04% $17.59 $19.18 $39,890 4.8 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (8) (8) $24.99 $32.97 $68,590 12.3 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 220 0.01% $20.63 $22.42 $46,630 8.4 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents (8) (8) $19.36 $20.22 $42,060 6.1 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 500 0.02% $8.44 $9.35 $19,450 6.6 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 2,030 0.10% $16.48 $18.69 $38,880 4.3 %
 
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 190,630 9.15% $11.75 $12.41 $25,820 0.4 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 12,660 0.61% $17.28 $18.33 $38,130 1.1 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 2,960 0.14% $10.10 $10.35 $21,520 1.0 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 650 0.03% $12.47 $13.20 $27,460 7.0 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 5,590 0.27% $12.72 $13.03 $27,090 0.8 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 22,420 1.08% $12.97 $13.47 $28,010 0.7 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 3,390 0.16% $13.29 $13.55 $28,190 1.0 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 200 0.01% $13.66 $13.69 $28,480 2.8 %
43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 30 (7) $11.22 $12.15 $25,270 5.6 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 2,560 0.12% $12.14 $12.42 $25,840 3.2 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 2,220 0.11% $13.25 $13.57 $28,230 3.0 %
43-4071 File Clerks 810 0.04% $10.26 $10.66 $22,170 3.3 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 1,730 0.08% $12.66 $13.00 $27,040 2.1 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 90 (7) $9.93 $9.93 $20,640 4.7 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks (8) (8) $11.29 $11.65 $24,230 6.3 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 100 (7) $10.27 $11.27 $23,450 4.2 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 3,400 0.16% $13.81 $14.19 $29,510 1.0 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 18,880 0.91% $10.02 $10.27 $21,360 0.7 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 700 0.03% $11.60 $12.42 $25,830 3.0 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 310 0.01% $9.55 $9.69 $20,150 5.1 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers (8) (8) $8.62 $14.50 $30,160 20.0 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 510 0.02% $11.85 $12.20 $25,380 2.8 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 850 0.04% $14.01 $14.84 $30,880 3.6 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 2,370 0.11% $8.68 $10.26 $21,330 5.7 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 5,790 0.28% $9.18 $9.88 $20,540 1.5 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 24,960 1.20% $14.14 $14.73 $30,640 0.5 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 440 0.02% $11.76 $12.38 $25,750 3.1 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 25,760 1.24% $11.61 $12.01 $24,990 0.9 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 240 0.01% $11.93 $12.31 $25,600 2.5 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 1,780 0.09% $10.75 $10.96 $22,800 2.5 %
43-9031 Desktop Publishers (8) (8) $15.21 $15.16 $31,540 3.3 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 40 (7) $13.80 $13.74 $28,580 8.4 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 700 0.03% $9.46 $10.47 $21,790 6.0 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 43,180 2.07% $9.95 $10.42 $21,670 0.6 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 180 0.01% $11.39 $11.02 $22,920 8.7 %
43-9111 Statistical Assistants 40 (7) $13.57 $15.55 $32,350 14.8 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 3,570 0.17% $10.06 $11.12 $23,130 3.0 %
 
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 650 0.03% $8.85 $11.86 $24,660 5.8 %
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers (8) (8) $30.23 $28.16 $58,570 12.5 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 360 0.02% $10.93 $10.27 $21,350 4.2 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 40 (7) $6.82 $7.35 $15,290 6.6 %
45-4011 Forest and Conservation Workers (8) (8) $8.05 $8.50 $17,680 6.1 %
 
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 1,890 0.09% $14.48 $16.58 $34,480 6.6 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 540 0.03% $21.73 $23.12 $48,080 9.2 %
47-2031 Carpenters 350 0.02% $12.64 $14.34 $29,830 5.3 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 290 0.01% $9.38 $9.53 $19,820 7.0 %
47-2131 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 160 0.01% $12.83 $14.09 $29,300 6.0 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 60 (7) $13.33 $14.45 $30,060 3.9 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 50 (7) $9.67 $9.39 $19,530 5.4 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 260 0.01% $16.34 $17.59 $36,590 4.4 %
47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other 70 (7) $6.90 $11.67 $24,270 26.4 %
 
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 12,190 0.59% $12.31 $13.26 $27,580 1.1 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 550 0.03% $17.95 $19.55 $40,660 2.1 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 430 0.02% $16.89 $16.12 $33,540 12.8 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 90 (7) $14.90 $16.39 $34,090 5.7 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 120 0.01% $17.50 $18.00 $37,430 6.1 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers (8) (8) $16.67 $18.71 $38,920 7.4 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 10,540 0.51% $11.96 $12.72 $26,450 1.0 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 190 0.01% $9.78 $10.61 $22,060 5.5 %
 
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 23,160 1.11% $7.75 $9.92 $20,620 2.7 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 2,420 0.12% $12.02 $14.52 $30,190 3.0 %
51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 150 0.01% $10.59 $10.37 $21,560 7.0 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 5,890 0.28% $7.38 $8.70 $18,110 4.3 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 3,060 0.15% $7.92 $11.23 $23,360 9.2 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 70 (7) $8.98 $10.20 $21,220 9.4 %
51-5011 Bindery Workers 60 (7) $12.04 $12.00 $24,960 10.0 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 40 (7) $15.38 $15.25 $31,710 4.6 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 510 0.02% $7.66 $7.90 $16,420 1.9 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 1,080 0.05% $6.84 $7.31 $15,210 3.9 %
51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 0.01% $6.47 $6.57 $13,670 4.2 %
51-6099 Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other (8) (8) $6.87 $7.35 $15,280 4.3 %
51-7099 Woodworkers, All Other 140 0.01% $7.35 $7.57 $15,750 4.3 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 920 0.04% $8.11 $9.67 $20,120 4.0 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 490 0.02% $8.03 $8.57 $17,830 3.8 %
51-9131 Photographic Process Workers (8) (8) $11.80 $13.56 $28,200 11.2 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 1,270 0.06% $6.97 $7.96 $16,570 4.7 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 5,810 0.28% $7.01 $9.79 $20,360 6.4 %
 
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 62,440 3.00% $8.64 $9.55 $19,860 1.3 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 930 0.04% $14.34 $15.63 $32,510 3.4 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 980 0.05% $15.94 $17.43 $36,260 2.6 %
53-3011 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians (8) (8) $7.95 $8.04 $16,730 2.7 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 650 0.03% $10.40 $11.48 $23,880 8.7 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 20,290 0.97% $9.18 $9.56 $19,870 1.1 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 390 0.02% $7.94 $8.44 $17,560 4.5 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 670 0.03% $13.81 $14.65 $30,470 3.7 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 7,070 0.34% $9.26 $10.05 $20,900 1.5 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 8,880 0.43% $8.81 $9.05 $18,820 0.9 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 710 0.03% $7.14 $8.35 $17,370 3.9 %
53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 40 (7) $8.31 $8.55 $17,790 6.8 %
53-6099 Transportation Workers, All Other 110 0.01% $9.84 $11.20 $23,300 9.2 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 460 0.02% $10.36 $10.99 $22,850 2.6 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 260 0.01% $7.74 $9.46 $19,680 9.6 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 14,310 0.69% $7.88 $9.25 $19,230 5.1 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 610 0.03% $7.01 $8.13 $16,920 6.8 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 5,170 0.25% $6.97 $7.40 $15,390 2.3 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 100 (7) $7.84 $8.02 $16,690 2.9 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 360 0.02% $6.86 $7.78 $16,180 4.6 %

About May 2005 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) Hourly wage rates for some occupations where workers typically work fewer than 2,080 hours per year are not available.

(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.

(9) Wage data for this occupation were removed because of reporting errors.



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Last Modified Date: September 30, 2008