May 2005 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Topeka, KS


For metropolitan area definitions used by the OES survey, see the MSA definitions page.

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in Topeka, KS, a metropolitan statistical area in Kansas. These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

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Major Occupational Groups in Topeka, KS (Note--clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group):

All Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 107,540 $13.67 $16.36 $34,020 2.0 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 5,440 $30.84 $34.84 $72,460 4.1 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 440 $52.02 $60.47 $125,780 4.3 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,950 $29.15 $32.43 $67,450 5.2 %
11-1031 Legislators 290 (7) (7) (7) (7)
11-2021 Marketing Managers 110 $42.69 $46.48 $96,670 5.3 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 140 $41.67 $49.27 $102,480 8.1 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 40 $34.93 $37.11 $77,200 5.0 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 140 $23.10 $24.90 $51,780 5.1 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 190 $35.03 $36.29 $75,490 3.1 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 270 $34.37 $38.03 $79,110 4.5 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 40 $36.73 $36.27 $75,440 5.3 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 30 $35.23 $35.14 $73,080 2.9 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 70 $25.85 $32.01 $66,580 10.9 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 30 $36.80 $35.40 $73,630 4.6 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 80 $31.69 $31.40 $65,310 3.0 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 170 $29.44 $31.72 $65,980 4.7 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 190 (4) (4) $61,570 2.6 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 120 $40.34 $42.22 $87,820 3.2 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 180 $18.44 $20.40 $42,430 5.2 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 270 $27.26 $30.87 $64,200 4.8 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 40 $24.10 $23.45 $48,780 1.5 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 50 $32.92 $33.71 $70,110 10.4 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 110 $17.92 $20.40 $42,430 4.9 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 280 $33.19 $36.55 $76,020 4.4 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 5,020 $20.81 $22.73 $47,280 3.0 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 60 $22.67 $21.16 $44,010 7.7 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 260 $24.51 $26.11 $54,310 5.2 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 360 $21.57 $22.66 $47,130 2.0 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 170 $20.88 $23.00 $47,850 6.5 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 220 $22.04 $27.66 $57,530 7.1 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 70 $20.42 $22.54 $46,880 8.0 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 100 $23.88 $24.72 $51,420 3.5 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 190 $22.90 $23.18 $48,210 6.5 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 130 $20.23 $20.91 $43,480 2.3 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 410 $21.95 $24.41 $50,770 4.4 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 40 $20.21 $21.34 $44,390 8.1 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 910 $19.08 $20.11 $41,820 4.9 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 1,060 $21.63 $23.07 $47,990 2.7 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 60 $21.48 $23.85 $49,610 4.6 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 30 $33.94 $32.99 $68,610 5.8 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts (7) $19.06 $19.78 $41,130 9.6 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 80 $23.32 $24.29 $50,530 2.4 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 80 $57.66 $46.63 $96,990 23.7 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 80 $17.56 $21.08 $43,840 7.9 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 270 $18.69 $19.64 $40,840 4.6 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 30 $26.25 $26.56 $55,250 7.3 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 2,140 $23.25 $25.32 $52,660 4.6 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 240 $21.99 $22.52 $46,830 3.2 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 400 $23.71 $24.19 $50,310 3.4 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 60 $28.20 $28.84 $59,980 4.7 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 300 $18.13 $18.95 $39,420 2.7 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 490 $28.66 $28.09 $58,420 4.9 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 50 $26.56 $28.21 $58,670 2.6 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 260 $19.09 $20.94 $43,550 3.7 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 180 $24.32 $24.70 $51,380 2.4 %
15-2011 Actuaries 70 (7) (7) (7) (7)
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 1,490 $23.06 $24.11 $50,140 2.8 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 60 $25.37 $26.08 $54,250 10.0 %
17-1022 Surveyors 50 $19.57 $19.97 $41,540 5.1 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 430 $26.94 $28.02 $58,270 3.4 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers (7) $33.38 $34.88 $72,560 9.2 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 60 $29.58 $30.51 $63,470 2.6 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 50 $26.21 $26.24 $54,580 3.0 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 70 $17.56 $18.03 $37,500 3.4 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 30 $17.68 $18.65 $38,790 2.5 %
17-3019 Drafters, All Other 30 $20.37 $20.23 $42,070 3.4 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 340 $17.31 $17.54 $36,480 4.7 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 70 $22.29 $21.88 $45,510 3.8 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 50 $10.52 $11.87 $24,680 6.4 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 1,140 $20.55 $22.32 $46,430 3.5 %
19-2031 Chemists 40 $18.96 $19.82 $41,220 3.6 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 220 $23.03 $23.41 $48,680 2.6 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 140 $20.18 $21.06 $43,800 2.6 %
19-3022 Survey Researchers 120 $16.85 $17.66 $36,730 2.3 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 100 $25.63 $30.69 $63,830 8.1 %
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians (7) $18.65 $17.83 $37,080 2.8 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 1,820 $15.18 $15.58 $32,410 2.3 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 70 $16.14 $16.56 $34,440 2.9 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 140 $20.35 $20.09 $41,790 4.9 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors (7) $14.10 $13.27 $27,600 3.0 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 50 $15.60 $15.22 $31,660 10.5 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 390 $14.96 $15.24 $31,710 2.7 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 110 $20.61 $20.87 $43,400 2.9 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 230 $16.46 $17.10 $35,560 2.8 %
21-1091 Health Educators 50 $14.04 $16.16 $33,620 7.3 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 420 $10.75 $11.27 $23,450 2.8 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 60 $13.05 $13.08 $27,200 7.7 %
21-2011 Clergy 30 $18.67 $19.69 $40,950 3.1 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 1,230 $22.55 $28.91 $60,120 9.2 %
23-1011 Lawyers 600 $30.22 $39.42 $82,000 13.4 %
23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 40 $28.96 $32.83 $68,280 5.6 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 150 $15.47 $16.73 $34,800 4.6 %
23-2092 Law Clerks 80 $11.61 $12.56 $26,120 3.8 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 40 $12.25 $13.40 $27,880 5.0 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 260 $16.46 $16.77 $34,880 6.9 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 6,760 $14.94 $15.38 $31,990 3.7 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 100 $10.13 $10.94 $22,760 7.9 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 100 (4) (4) $35,910 4.8 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,730 (4) (4) $33,040 2.5 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 920 (4) (4) $31,850 3.5 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,080 (4) (4) $35,020 2.3 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 110 (4) (4) $40,400 1.9 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 110 (4) (4) $38,120 5.1 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 40 (4) (4) $37,420 2.0 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 50 (4) (4) $40,720 3.9 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 110 $12.87 $15.82 $32,900 17.0 %
25-4021 Librarians 180 $20.58 $20.91 $43,490 2.4 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 130 $24.40 $24.31 $50,560 4.1 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,160 (4) (4) $17,620 5.1 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 1,290 $13.85 $15.47 $32,180 3.5 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 50 $10.13 $10.55 $21,940 4.0 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 240 $15.42 $15.19 $31,590 2.3 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 30 $15.89 $17.77 $36,960 13.0 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 30 $13.47 $16.98 $35,320 11.0 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 170 (4) (4) $23,220 9.4 %
27-2032 Choreographers 30 (7) (7) (7) (7)
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 30 $16.22 $25.19 $52,400 10.8 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents (7) $10.18 $10.95 $22,780 3.2 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 310 $19.87 $22.33 $46,450 5.5 %
27-3041 Editors 30 $18.68 $18.16 $37,760 4.9 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 30 $16.45 $16.16 $33,610 2.1 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 50 $10.32 $10.66 $22,180 4.8 %
27-4021 Photographers 60 $9.84 $10.37 $21,580 3.9 %
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 30 $6.57 $7.45 $15,500 5.7 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 6,880 $21.64 $25.53 $53,110 4.4 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 40 $21.28 $22.26 $46,310 4.7 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 200 $39.87 $39.38 $81,920 2.1 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (7) (5) $86.69 $180,310 10.3 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 40 $63.00 $64.69 $134,540 3.8 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 60 $33.22 $33.10 $68,840 3.2 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,930 $22.68 $23.57 $49,020 2.1 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 130 $26.20 $27.18 $56,540 3.5 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 200 $29.05 $29.41 $61,170 2.4 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 40 $16.14 $18.17 $37,790 4.0 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists (7) $20.18 $20.32 $42,270 1.7 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 80 $24.55 $26.61 $55,360 4.1 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 50 $25.27 $26.73 $55,600 3.3 %
29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other 80 (5) $80.19 $166,790 11.8 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists (7) $21.33 $22.15 $46,060 2.9 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 120 $12.59 $13.27 $27,610 3.3 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists (7) $31.91 $32.04 $66,640 2.9 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 60 $18.49 $18.43 $38,330 1.7 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 60 $24.65 $23.83 $49,560 1.9 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 150 $20.58 $20.87 $43,410 2.0 %
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians (7) $7.66 $7.52 $15,630 5.3 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 230 $10.88 $11.78 $24,510 3.5 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists (7) $13.44 $13.85 $28,820 1.8 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 60 $10.71 $11.70 $24,330 7.1 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 730 $16.16 $16.20 $33,690 1.7 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 170 $14.54 $14.10 $29,330 2.1 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (7) $10.45 $10.37 $21,560 2.7 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 60 $20.14 $21.36 $44,420 2.9 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 3,990 $10.53 $11.24 $23,390 2.3 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 1,030 $10.11 $10.43 $21,690 7.0 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,620 $10.37 $10.76 $22,380 1.8 %
31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 350 $9.56 $9.67 $20,120 3.4 %
31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 40 $21.52 $20.47 $42,570 5.2 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 160 $19.34 $19.79 $41,150 4.6 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 30 $11.37 $11.28 $23,470 4.6 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists (7) $8.41 $9.49 $19,730 3.0 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 200 $12.90 $12.94 $26,920 3.2 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 210 $10.31 $10.47 $21,780 2.6 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 130 $13.23 $13.54 $28,170 3.2 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides (7) $8.06 $8.05 $16,750 5.7 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 90 $11.08 $12.32 $25,630 2.4 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 3,160 $15.98 $17.02 $35,400 8.7 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 960 $23.11 $20.50 $42,640 4.6 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 180 $23.03 $22.43 $46,660 2.8 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 720 $17.63 $17.35 $36,090 8.2 %
33-9032 Security Guards 550 $8.46 $9.69 $20,140 4.3 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 7,900 $7.20 $7.78 $16,180 1.1 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 100 $10.06 $11.11 $23,110 4.9 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 650 $10.96 $11.67 $24,270 2.5 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 380 $6.50 $6.66 $13,840 2.6 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 580 $9.52 $10.15 $21,120 4.4 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 380 $8.54 $8.78 $18,260 2.3 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 280 $6.54 $6.91 $14,370 6.8 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 610 $7.27 $7.28 $15,140 2.9 %
35-3011 Bartenders 400 $6.60 $6.81 $14,160 2.1 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,580 $7.28 $7.37 $15,330 2.4 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 300 $6.21 $6.19 $12,870 3.0 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,740 $6.53 $6.94 $14,440 2.5 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (7) $6.40 $6.58 $13,690 4.9 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 120 $6.81 $6.99 $14,550 2.9 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 380 $7.01 $6.92 $14,390 1.8 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 240 $7.50 $7.53 $15,650 2.9 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 3,060 $9.11 $9.77 $20,310 2.3 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 160 $14.02 $13.69 $28,470 3.1 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 80 $16.30 $17.41 $36,210 8.2 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,750 $9.19 $9.63 $20,030 2.6 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 560 $7.79 $7.85 $16,320 2.7 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 40 $12.92 $13.15 $27,350 4.1 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 440 $9.30 $9.52 $19,790 6.2 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 3,130 $8.31 $8.89 $18,480 2.7 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 80 $12.29 $13.23 $27,510 4.1 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 160 $6.86 $7.59 $15,790 6.2 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 200 $6.49 $6.78 $14,110 4.2 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 200 $10.02 $11.86 $24,670 9.0 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 510 $7.84 $7.95 $16,540 5.0 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 130 $9.43 $9.38 $19,510 12.4 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 220 $8.24 $9.01 $18,740 4.2 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 9,690 $9.65 $13.43 $27,930 3.1 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 870 $13.57 $15.71 $32,680 3.7 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 180 $26.72 $31.65 $65,830 6.7 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,700 $7.61 $8.02 $16,680 4.0 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 340 $8.71 $9.01 $18,730 5.0 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 190 $10.57 $12.15 $25,280 4.7 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,380 $8.72 $10.22 $21,260 3.8 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 120 $11.98 $17.25 $35,880 5.7 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 250 $16.65 $22.23 $46,250 11.2 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 180 $26.13 $28.18 $58,620 9.0 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 220 $24.60 $27.30 $56,790 5.4 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 190 $25.84 $27.13 $56,430 9.1 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 700 $23.84 $26.91 $55,970 4.5 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 60 $19.31 $19.68 $40,930 9.7 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 90 $16.02 $19.34 $40,230 7.1 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 20,020 $11.97 $12.97 $26,990 2.1 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,480 $17.82 $18.99 $39,510 3.9 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 150 $10.04 $10.25 $21,330 2.3 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 380 $11.69 $11.77 $24,480 3.5 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 320 $11.92 $12.18 $25,340 3.1 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,630 $13.01 $13.35 $27,770 1.8 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 210 $15.49 $15.43 $32,090 3.3 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 50 $14.89 $14.40 $29,950 6.9 %
43-3071 Tellers 620 $9.66 $9.76 $20,300 6.5 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 160 $14.91 $14.81 $30,800 1.8 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 40 $8.54 $10.34 $21,500 8.3 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives (7) $12.16 $13.11 $27,270 4.0 %
43-4071 File Clerks 180 $9.48 $10.54 $21,930 3.7 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 160 $7.23 $7.46 $15,510 6.3 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 140 $10.61 $11.35 $23,610 4.0 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 150 $9.80 $9.67 $20,120 4.1 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 80 $12.04 $12.95 $26,940 7.6 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 150 $12.41 $12.93 $26,900 4.8 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 120 $16.25 $16.27 $33,840 2.4 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 890 $9.41 $9.56 $19,880 2.3 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 210 $16.65 $18.27 $37,990 5.4 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 230 $6.99 $7.56 $15,720 5.5 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers (7) $10.55 $10.90 $22,660 5.8 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 120 $10.68 $12.76 $26,530 6.5 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 130 $14.20 $12.97 $26,980 1.9 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 60 $23.84 $23.24 $48,340 3.6 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 330 $21.93 $20.79 $43,230 2.4 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 190 $21.21 $20.00 $41,590 2.9 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 140 $19.46 $19.22 $39,970 4.1 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 830 $11.43 $13.77 $28,630 6.6 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,490 $10.51 $11.25 $23,410 5.8 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (7) $10.88 $11.93 $24,810 2.5 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 2,520 $12.89 $13.63 $28,350 4.8 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 280 $11.80 $12.18 $25,330 5.5 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 340 $12.94 $13.84 $28,790 8.4 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,210 $10.51 $10.91 $22,680 2.2 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 120 $13.86 $14.96 $31,120 3.0 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 150 $10.26 $10.58 $22,000 2.9 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 30 $12.80 $13.66 $28,410 3.6 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 80 $12.98 $13.44 $27,960 4.1 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 320 $10.32 $10.41 $21,650 2.7 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,940 $10.20 $10.61 $22,070 2.5 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 70 $14.44 $14.10 $29,330 6.3 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 70 $14.88 $14.77 $30,710 6.3 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 30 $11.37 $11.34 $23,590 11.4 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 5,360 $15.89 $16.74 $34,830 1.9 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 540 $22.51 $22.91 $47,650 2.5 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 70 $20.27 $19.15 $39,830 8.4 %
47-2031 Carpenters 660 $15.77 $16.15 $33,580 4.9 %
47-2041 Carpet Installers (7) $16.96 $17.51 $36,410 5.7 %
47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters (7) $24.27 $24.05 $50,020 5.4 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 190 $15.87 $16.12 $33,530 5.7 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 960 $12.21 $12.76 $26,540 3.3 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 90 $14.59 $14.42 $30,000 3.2 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 490 $18.52 $17.60 $36,610 4.1 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 80 $14.27 $14.65 $30,460 7.2 %
47-2082 Tapers 40 $16.72 $16.36 $34,020 6.6 %
47-2111 Electricians 370 $22.38 $20.53 $42,710 6.8 %
47-2131 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall (7) $12.40 $13.12 $27,300 10.0 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 160 $13.28 $14.48 $30,120 11.0 %
47-2151 Pipelayers (7) $12.73 $13.56 $28,200 6.1 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 530 $19.37 $19.29 $40,120 5.3 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 160 $19.97 $18.63 $38,750 7.4 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 110 $10.97 $12.54 $26,090 11.9 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 100 $10.35 $11.23 $23,360 6.1 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 50 $11.36 $11.23 $23,360 7.5 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 40 $9.90 $11.06 $23,000 5.3 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 50 $20.08 $21.36 $44,430 15.4 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 150 $13.05 $13.34 $27,750 4.4 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 4,920 $17.78 $18.23 $37,910 2.6 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 590 $22.71 $23.48 $48,840 3.0 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 210 $15.77 $15.87 $33,020 2.6 %
49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (7) $15.44 $15.73 $32,720 11.1 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 40 $23.19 $22.16 $46,100 4.3 %
49-2095 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 60 $26.33 $24.95 $51,890 8.8 %
49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 200 $21.15 $19.62 $40,810 10.0 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 80 $17.01 $17.89 $37,220 12.0 %
49-3022 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers (7) $20.01 $19.79 $41,170 4.2 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 640 $14.25 $15.07 $31,340 3.5 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 180 $15.41 $15.82 $32,900 3.2 %
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 70 $12.75 $13.02 $27,080 3.4 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 180 $18.06 $18.12 $37,700 3.6 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 150 $7.92 $8.34 $17,350 5.7 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 40 $21.32 $21.83 $45,410 8.5 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 160 $17.98 $18.35 $38,160 4.6 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers (7) $16.42 $16.11 $33,510 11.0 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 220 $22.52 $22.64 $47,090 4.0 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,010 $17.50 $17.49 $36,370 4.2 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 80 $16.43 $18.01 $37,470 10.5 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 140 $25.20 $24.97 $51,940 4.9 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 120 $21.21 $20.18 $41,980 11.7 %
49-9069 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other (7) $13.29 $14.98 $31,160 13.8 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 50 $13.70 $13.72 $28,550 6.8 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 100 $9.60 $9.47 $19,690 5.1 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 60 $13.63 $15.56 $32,370 4.9 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 6,420 $16.42 $16.38 $34,070 6.5 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 420 $24.24 $24.72 $51,410 4.2 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 30 $15.82 $14.99 $31,170 8.3 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 350 $10.41 $12.61 $26,230 14.4 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 50 $12.45 $12.93 $26,900 6.9 %
51-3011 Bakers 80 $10.51 $11.34 $23,590 5.6 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 100 $12.72 $13.32 $27,710 3.2 %
51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 80 $16.68 $16.75 $34,830 5.6 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 140 $15.00 $14.54 $30,230 5.9 %
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $11.62 $12.46 $25,910 4.8 %
51-4041 Machinists (7) $18.24 $18.09 $37,630 2.7 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 80 $12.64 $13.76 $28,630 5.2 %
51-5011 Bindery Workers 240 $8.21 $9.18 $19,100 2.8 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 70 $15.04 $14.10 $29,330 10.3 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 370 $16.58 $16.26 $33,830 3.9 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 110 $7.97 $8.00 $16,650 3.0 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators (7) $7.75 $7.99 $16,620 6.9 %
51-6093 Upholsterers (7) $12.25 $11.67 $24,260 14.9 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 40 $13.28 $13.71 $28,510 4.9 %
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing (7) $8.16 $8.24 $17,140 5.5 %
51-8012 Power Distributors and Dispatchers (7) $23.18 $24.27 $50,480 4.3 %
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $19.34 $18.09 $37,620 4.4 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 190 $15.55 $15.21 $31,630 18.5 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 290 $21.98 $22.05 $45,870 6.1 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 340 $20.15 $19.30 $40,150 7.3 %
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians (7) $12.97 $14.13 $29,390 3.1 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 840 $16.30 $15.72 $32,690 6.1 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment (7) $15.41 $15.80 $32,870 3.1 %
51-9131 Photographic Process Workers 30 $16.56 $15.43 $32,090 7.3 %
51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 30 $10.21 $10.72 $22,300 2.2 %
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $13.36 $13.12 $27,290 5.1 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 290 $11.76 $13.51 $28,110 11.9 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 6,640 $11.09 $12.57 $26,150 3.1 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 100 $16.88 $18.38 $38,240 5.9 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 250 $23.71 $23.86 $49,630 4.4 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 90 $13.48 $12.08 $25,120 16.8 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 630 $10.70 $11.50 $23,920 4.3 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 290 $14.44 $14.08 $29,280 5.2 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,060 $14.72 $15.39 $32,020 4.4 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 560 $11.54 $12.76 $26,550 6.3 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 70 $8.34 $8.25 $17,150 6.2 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 310 $7.35 $7.88 $16,390 3.6 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators (7) $13.97 $14.66 $30,500 10.2 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators (7) $15.62 $15.39 $32,000 4.5 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 420 $14.53 $15.02 $31,230 8.6 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 310 $7.91 $8.46 $17,590 6.9 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,220 $9.22 $10.09 $21,000 3.8 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 1,010 $8.82 $10.77 $22,410 9.2 %

About May 2005 National, State, and Metropolitan Area 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) 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