May 2005 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

NAICS 813900 - Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations

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 813900 - Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations.

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

NAICS Industry 813900 - Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations is part of: NAICS 813000 - Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations.

NAICS 813900 - Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations consists of:

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SOC Major Groups in NAICS 813900 - Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations:

NAICS 813900 - Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations

All 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)
00-0000 All Occupations 425,310 100.00% $17.27 $21.24 $44,180 0.9 %
 
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 46,790 11.00% $36.38 $42.09 $87,550 1.1 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 3,500 0.82% $64.81 $64.32 $133,780 2.9 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 17,290 4.07% $41.09 $47.06 $97,880 1.5 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 1,410 0.33% $31.22 $36.27 $75,440 5.2 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 860 0.20% $37.10 $41.67 $86,670 8.3 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 430 0.10% $43.60 $52.12 $108,400 12.6 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 3,140 0.74% $36.69 $41.17 $85,640 3.2 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 2,720 0.64% $34.68 $37.65 $78,310 6.8 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 1,440 0.34% $43.19 $45.11 $93,830 1.9 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 2,970 0.70% $35.89 $38.88 $80,880 2.2 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 420 0.10% $34.33 $35.75 $74,360 3.1 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 190 0.04% $30.90 $36.10 $75,090 6.4 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 580 0.14% $37.42 $38.10 $79,250 2.4 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 30 0.01% $40.41 $41.36 $86,030 4.5 %
11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 500 0.12% $43.19 $45.96 $95,590 9.0 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 100 0.02% $46.66 $46.65 $97,030 4.9 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 60 0.01% $20.64 $24.38 $50,710 7.6 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 210 0.05% $44.85 $50.68 $105,410 5.3 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 40 0.01% $42.10 $45.99 $95,650 6.7 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 4,110 0.97% $20.91 $22.64 $47,090 3.9 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 2,520 0.59% $27.29 $30.63 $63,720 4.7 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 4,080 0.96% $31.42 $35.26 $73,350 3.2 %
 
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 119,250 28.04% $21.49 $22.47 $46,740 1.1 %
13-1011 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes (8) (8) $17.71 $22.58 $46,970 23.9 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (8) (8) $16.90 $18.41 $38,290 3.6 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 260 0.06% $23.34 $25.26 $52,530 4.9 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 270 0.06% $19.05 $20.74 $43,140 6.8 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 1,580 0.37% $22.65 $24.61 $51,180 4.6 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 80 0.02% $26.36 $26.09 $54,260 6.5 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 920 0.22% $25.85 $26.47 $55,050 7.4 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 2,340 0.55% $24.98 $25.36 $52,740 3.0 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 3,150 0.74% $26.74 $31.87 $66,290 11.4 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 54,150 12.73% $19.58 $20.47 $42,580 1.9 %
13-1081 Logisticians 50 0.01% $27.68 $30.47 $63,380 7.3 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 2,680 0.63% $30.20 $34.72 $72,220 5.4 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 6,250 1.47% $21.62 $23.49 $48,870 2.2 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 38,710 9.10% $21.09 $22.16 $46,090 1.9 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 7,310 1.72% $25.05 $26.46 $55,030 1.8 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 110 0.03% $30.63 $33.77 $70,230 11.3 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 270 0.06% $31.18 $33.75 $70,200 9.3 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 100 0.02% $23.86 $24.03 $49,980 13.5 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 60 0.01% $21.18 $24.42 $50,790 8.7 %
13-2061 Financial Examiners 30 0.01% $29.04 $28.43 $59,130 6.4 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors (8) (8) $17.82 $18.72 $38,930 11.3 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 120 0.03% $23.62 $24.21 $50,360 7.0 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 440 0.10% $25.53 $28.18 $58,610 4.4 %
 
Computer and Mathematical 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 Occupations 10,140 2.38% $26.27 $27.50 $57,190 1.1 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 1,880 0.44% $29.32 $29.67 $61,720 1.4 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 410 0.10% $33.62 $34.39 $71,540 1.9 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 150 0.04% $37.45 $37.91 $78,850 3.2 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 2,060 0.48% $20.05 $20.68 $43,020 1.3 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 430 0.10% $29.32 $31.02 $64,520 3.6 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 1,640 0.39% $25.60 $26.64 $55,420 1.8 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 2,030 0.48% $27.37 $28.98 $60,280 1.7 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 1,120 0.26% $27.21 $28.50 $59,270 3.7 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 130 0.03% $28.64 $29.71 $61,790 7.4 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 60 0.01% $30.97 $30.11 $62,630 4.2 %
15-2041 Statisticians 200 0.05% $30.07 $29.18 $60,700 4.1 %
 
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 1,550 0.36% $28.17 $32.06 $66,680 9.4 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 80 0.02% $35.48 $33.92 $70,550 11.6 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 100 0.02% $35.48 $36.76 $76,470 5.9 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers (8) (8) $30.49 $30.17 $62,760 2.9 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 60 0.01% $33.67 $32.77 $68,170 2.2 %
 
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 4,940 1.16% $23.06 $26.80 $55,740 3.7 %
19-3011 Economists 430 0.10% $35.14 $36.74 $76,420 3.9 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 2,660 0.63% $22.13 $25.66 $53,370 4.9 %
19-3022 Survey Researchers 570 0.13% $15.89 $18.32 $38,100 8.8 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 70 0.02% $22.77 $25.66 $53,370 7.0 %
19-3094 Political Scientists 560 0.13% $29.98 $31.95 $66,450 12.3 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other (8) (8) $35.10 $40.63 $84,510 4.0 %
19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians (8) (8) $14.55 $13.96 $29,040 5.6 %
19-4061 Social Science Research Assistants 120 0.03% $19.09 $19.61 $40,780 4.7 %
 
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 3,830 0.90% $17.01 $19.18 $39,890 3.7 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 120 0.03% $19.64 $25.01 $52,010 12.2 %
21-1019 Counselors, All Other 40 0.01% $16.92 $21.26 $44,220 14.7 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 140 0.03% $15.34 $15.93 $33,130 4.7 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 170 0.04% $26.66 $27.67 $57,560 13.5 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 80 0.02% $19.29 $21.55 $44,820 10.5 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 60 0.01% $30.42 $28.38 $59,030 4.9 %
21-1091 Health Educators 430 0.10% $26.58 $25.59 $53,220 9.1 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 320 0.08% $14.15 $15.67 $32,590 9.0 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 2,370 0.56% $16.05 $17.40 $36,190 4.8 %
21-2011 Clergy (8) (8) $23.40 $21.87 $45,490 9.3 %
 
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 4,290 1.01% $34.48 $39.55 $82,260 3.9 %
23-1011 Lawyers 2,480 0.58% $45.05 $50.84 $105,760 2.9 %
23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 980 0.23% $27.97 $25.91 $53,900 9.0 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 490 0.12% $22.45 $24.88 $51,750 6.1 %
23-2092 Law Clerks (8) (8) $14.87 $14.49 $30,130 4.7 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 300 0.07% $16.92 $18.15 $37,750 22.5 %
 
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 3,590 0.84% $20.76 $21.86 $45,470 3.6 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 480 0.11% $24.72 $25.33 $52,680 5.3 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 550 0.13% $22.16 $22.51 $46,830 5.0 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 1,000 0.24% (4) (4) $38,980 5.9 %
25-4011 Archivists 180 0.04% $8.70 $15.92 $33,120 25.8 %
25-4021 Librarians 250 0.06% $24.97 $26.30 $54,710 3.4 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 50 0.01% $18.09 $16.95 $35,260 6.0 %
25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors (8) (8) $19.70 $22.18 $46,130 17.4 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 580 0.14% $23.14 $25.45 $52,930 9.7 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 90 0.02% (8) (8) (8) (8)
 
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 26,110 6.14% $23.36 $26.05 $54,170 1.7 %
27-1011 Art Directors 160 0.04% $32.59 $31.88 $66,320 6.9 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 800 0.19% $20.21 $21.17 $44,040 1.8 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors (8) (8) $40.30 $46.29 $96,280 9.7 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 980 0.23% (4) (4) $55,510 8.7 %
27-2023 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 240 0.06% (8) (8) (8) (8)
27-2099 Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other 200 0.05% $8.14 $13.30 (6) 19.5 %
27-3021 Broadcast News Analysts (8) (8) $19.79 $20.48 $42,610 13.6 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 15,050 3.54% $23.24 $26.67 $55,470 1.9 %
27-3041 Editors 3,810 0.90% $23.83 $25.95 $53,980 2.3 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 210 0.05% $37.77 $39.59 $82,340 14.8 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 2,810 0.66% $24.97 $25.49 $53,030 2.9 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators (8) (8) $15.06 $16.00 $33,280 26.5 %
27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 500 0.12% $16.89 $19.75 $41,080 6.7 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 50 0.01% $19.46 $20.10 $41,800 3.8 %
27-4021 Photographers 40 0.01% $14.44 $15.43 $32,090 7.2 %
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 40 0.01% $26.80 $26.40 $54,910 3.9 %
27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 700 0.16% $28.73 $28.40 $59,080 17.4 %
 
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 1,590 0.37% $25.15 $27.01 $56,170 2.9 %
29-1051 Pharmacists (8) (8) $39.75 $39.12 $81,380 2.8 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 680 0.16% $24.24 $26.07 $54,230 4.0 %
29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other (8) (8) $26.42 $26.23 $54,550 4.8 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 80 0.02% $20.92 $21.06 $43,800 8.5 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 80 0.02% $14.80 $16.61 $34,540 7.0 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 130 0.03% $27.15 $29.45 $61,250 4.5 %
29-9091 Athletic Trainers 70 0.02% (4) (4) $44,020 4.8 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 40 0.01% $27.20 $26.84 $55,820 2.9 %
 
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 200 0.05% $17.08 $19.55 $40,660 14.1 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists 90 0.02% $30.48 $25.74 $53,530 13.0 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants (8) (8) $14.70 $14.35 $29,840 20.3 %
 
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 13,760 3.24% $9.77 $10.69 $22,240 2.0 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 360 0.08% $20.67 $21.22 $44,150 5.1 %
33-9011 Animal Control Workers (8) (8) $19.60 $18.63 $38,750 8.2 %
33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators (8) (8) $27.78 $27.43 $57,060 10.8 %
33-9032 Security Guards 11,120 2.61% $9.81 $10.39 $21,600 1.7 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 1,860 0.44% $8.26 $8.59 $17,860 3.4 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 180 0.04% $11.70 $13.29 $27,630 12.9 %
 
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 4,380 1.03% $8.32 $9.63 $20,020 2.6 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 290 0.07% $16.66 $17.54 $36,480 4.0 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 150 0.04% $11.03 $12.05 $25,070 6.5 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 480 0.11% $11.02 $11.31 $23,520 2.5 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 370 0.09% $8.77 $9.16 $19,060 2.9 %
35-3011 Bartenders 660 0.16% $7.91 $8.40 $17,470 2.7 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 50 0.01% $6.57 $7.69 $16,000 8.2 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 290 0.07% $7.86 $7.97 $16,580 2.8 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,200 0.28% $7.46 $8.82 $18,340 4.0 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 30 0.01% $8.03 $8.30 $17,270 3.2 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 450 0.11% $7.07 $8.36 $17,380 6.0 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 340 0.08% $7.85 $7.98 $16,590 2.1 %
 
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 23,230 5.46% $10.07 $10.84 $22,540 1.3 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 1,040 0.24% $14.20 $15.96 $33,200 4.4 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 910 0.21% $18.40 $19.62 $40,800 3.1 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 8,010 1.88% $9.89 $10.40 $21,640 2.5 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 4,150 0.98% $8.82 $9.32 $19,390 1.6 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 8,870 2.09% $10.05 $10.44 $21,710 1.5 %
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 120 0.03% $12.15 $12.53 $26,060 8.0 %
37-3019 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other 120 0.03% $8.41 $10.27 $21,350 6.9 %
 
Personal Care and 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)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 8,180 1.92% $9.26 $10.96 $22,810 3.4 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 410 0.10% $17.91 $19.39 $40,330 6.5 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 80 0.02% $8.84 $9.43 $19,620 3.6 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 1,530 0.36% $7.89 $8.76 $18,230 6.9 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 1,890 0.44% $8.11 $8.61 $17,910 2.0 %
39-3093 Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 50 0.01% $9.40 $9.66 $20,080 5.7 %
39-3099 Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other 110 0.03% $9.26 $9.59 $19,950 12.9 %
39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops 210 0.05% $11.88 $11.67 $24,270 9.9 %
39-6012 Concierges 790 0.19% $12.52 $12.34 $25,670 6.9 %
39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts 220 0.05% $9.25 $9.71 $20,200 7.7 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 320 0.08% $8.18 $8.43 $17,530 3.8 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides (8) (8) $10.23 $11.19 $23,270 9.6 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 850 0.20% $14.93 $16.13 $33,540 6.3 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 860 0.20% $10.96 $12.41 $25,820 5.2 %
39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 630 0.15% $8.78 $9.26 $19,260 7.6 %
 
Sales and 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)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 9,050 2.13% $16.33 $19.36 $40,270 3.0 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 180 0.04% $18.43 $20.69 $43,040 6.9 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 330 0.08% $26.54 $28.81 $59,930 4.0 %
41-2011 Cashiers 540 0.13% $8.01 $8.36 $17,390 2.4 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 130 0.03% $8.39 $9.45 $19,660 12.4 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 740 0.17% $9.82 $11.66 $24,260 5.2 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 370 0.09% $20.96 $23.64 $49,170 4.7 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 300 0.07% $22.41 $24.25 $50,440 12.2 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 2,260 0.53% $19.98 $23.11 $48,070 4.2 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 30 0.01% $27.47 $31.22 $64,930 9.5 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 170 0.04% $21.53 $22.53 $46,870 6.4 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 560 0.13% $18.10 $19.34 $40,220 11.7 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 1,330 0.31% $11.18 $12.26 $25,500 5.3 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 1,810 0.43% $18.19 $21.73 $45,190 4.8 %
 
Office and Administrative 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)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 124,150 29.19% $14.33 $15.28 $31,780 0.6 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 9,140 2.15% $22.24 $23.63 $49,150 1.7 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 1,300 0.31% $12.39 $12.89 $26,800 2.0 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 290 0.07% $13.09 $14.32 $29,780 3.5 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 1,360 0.32% $15.37 $15.86 $32,990 1.5 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 14,650 3.44% $15.45 $15.48 $32,190 1.0 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 420 0.10% $17.39 $17.45 $36,300 1.8 %
43-3071 Tellers 40 0.01% $13.89 $14.25 $29,640 10.2 %
43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 60 0.01% $14.88 $15.09 $31,390 8.1 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 240 0.06% $14.78 $14.24 $29,620 3.8 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 10,050 2.36% $13.95 $14.95 $31,100 1.8 %
43-4071 File Clerks 340 0.08% $10.84 $11.13 $23,150 3.7 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 570 0.13% $9.97 $10.08 $20,960 2.9 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 760 0.18% $10.31 $10.98 $22,830 2.9 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 130 0.03% $16.79 $17.99 $37,420 5.9 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 110 0.03% $14.66 $15.75 $32,750 8.2 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 580 0.14% $16.78 $17.42 $36,230 1.4 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 8,040 1.89% $10.60 $11.36 $23,640 1.3 %
43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 160 0.04% $11.38 $12.92 $26,870 4.3 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 480 0.11% $16.86 $15.32 $31,870 8.4 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (8) (8) $9.67 $10.35 $21,530 3.8 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 160 0.04% $17.42 $19.80 $41,190 8.1 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 370 0.09% $19.77 $20.23 $42,070 2.5 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 140 0.03% $13.23 $14.12 $29,370 3.4 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 190 0.04% $11.71 $12.01 $24,980 4.8 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 90 0.02% $12.29 $12.59 $26,190 4.7 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 20,810 4.89% $17.50 $18.58 $38,650 1.0 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 220 0.05% $16.40 $18.55 $38,590 10.3 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries (8) (8) $18.56 $17.35 $36,080 4.0 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 24,220 5.69% $13.45 $14.15 $29,440 0.9 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 220 0.05% $13.86 $15.03 $31,270 5.4 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 1,900 0.45% $14.28 $14.13 $29,380 2.6 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 150 0.04% $14.31 $14.83 $30,840 5.2 %
43-9031 Desktop Publishers 150 0.04% $16.78 $18.28 $38,030 3.6 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 150 0.04% $14.99 $15.30 $31,810 3.7 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 1,580 0.37% $12.88 $13.44 $27,950 1.8 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 22,740 5.35% $11.12 $12.11 $25,190 1.5 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 50 0.01% $13.97 $15.17 $31,550 4.1 %
43-9081 Proofreaders and Copy Markers 40 0.01% $14.06 $14.51 $30,190 3.2 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 1,810 0.43% $13.69 $14.14 $29,410 4.1 %
 
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 (8) (8) $11.04 $13.35 $27,770 7.7 %
45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors (8) (8) $19.78 $19.97 $41,530 7.4 %
 
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 1,010 0.24% $18.50 $19.31 $40,160 6.4 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 30 0.01% $20.32 $21.91 $45,580 5.7 %
47-2031 Carpenters 210 0.05% $19.13 $19.01 $39,540 3.7 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers (8) (8) $24.69 $23.89 $49,700 7.2 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 30 0.01% $14.35 $19.68 $40,930 10.0 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 240 0.06% $16.11 $18.26 $37,990 8.3 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (8) (8) $13.46 $11.89 $24,720 7.7 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors (8) (8) $25.75 $22.28 $46,350 20.1 %
 
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 15,240 3.58% $12.97 $14.06 $29,240 1.8 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 790 0.19% $23.33 $23.31 $48,480 5.7 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics (8) (8) $24.48 $24.94 $51,880 5.6 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 13,840 3.25% $12.77 $13.52 $28,130 1.6 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery (8) (8) $13.56 $14.35 $29,850 3.0 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 110 0.03% $9.39 $10.42 $21,680 13.3 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 210 0.05% $12.13 $13.42 $27,920 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 810 0.19% $17.65 $18.90 $39,300 3.7 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 90 0.02% $17.81 $18.71 $38,910 10.6 %
51-5021 Job Printers 100 0.02% $16.89 $17.17 $35,720 4.5 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 90 0.02% $13.38 $15.86 $32,990 6.0 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 140 0.03% $18.23 $19.69 $40,950 3.6 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 100 0.02% $23.17 $23.73 $49,370 6.7 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 90 0.02% $19.40 $20.71 $43,080 7.5 %
 
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 2,910 0.68% $10.63 $12.80 $26,620 4.2 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 40 0.01% $17.37 $18.04 $37,520 3.0 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 40 0.01% $21.43 $28.01 $58,250 12.3 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 100 0.02% $24.03 $19.85 $41,290 10.4 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 30 0.01% $12.06 $11.49 $23,890 8.9 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 320 0.08% $22.81 $21.38 $44,460 5.8 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 170 0.04% $10.54 $11.59 $24,100 5.8 %
53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 990 0.23% $9.36 $9.32 $19,390 3.3 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 30 0.01% $10.03 $10.16 $21,130 8.0 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 860 0.20% $10.69 $11.87 $24,690 5.2 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 40 0.01% $8.56 $9.01 $18,730 5.7 %

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.

(6) There is wide variation in the number of hours worked by those employed as actors, dancers, musicians, and singers. Many jobs are for a duration of 1 day or 1 week and it is extremely rare for a performer to have guaranteed employment for a period that exceeds 3 to 6 months.

(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