May 2007 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Salinas, CA


For metropolitan and nonmetropolitan 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 Salinas, CA, a metropolitan statistical area in California.

Additional information, including the hourly and annual 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages and the employment percent relative standard error, is available in the downloadable Excel files(XLS).

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Major Occupational Groups in Salinas, CA (Note—clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group):

All Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 156,210 $14.36 $19.16 $39,850 2.8 %
 
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 6,700 $39.05 $44.85 $93,290 2.5 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 240 (5) $85.59 $178,040 4.8 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 2,000 $42.46 $48.61 $101,100 2.5 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 30 $37.40 $38.76 $80,630 4.9 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 180 $60.99 $64.01 $133,150 8.5 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 450 $32.75 $41.92 $87,190 11.0 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 240 $34.24 $36.42 $75,760 4.9 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 140 $63.10 $66.55 $138,420 8.7 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 430 $36.79 $40.35 $83,920 2.4 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 30 $46.98 $48.46 $100,800 2.8 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 50 $39.91 $44.17 $91,870 8.7 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 60 $37.29 $35.12 $73,050 4.8 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 140 $32.19 $35.65 $74,140 7.4 %
11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 110 $34.54 $36.80 $76,550 3.4 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 120 $46.59 $50.18 $104,380 5.5 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program (8) $22.09 $22.44 $46,680 4.0 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 470 (4) (4) $93,320 3.4 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 160 $33.24 $35.46 $73,760 15.5 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 80 $54.64 $57.13 $118,830 7.4 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 390 $22.43 $23.42 $48,720 2.6 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 180 $22.00 $26.00 $54,080 7.5 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers (8) $47.63 $58.17 $121,000 13.9 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers (8) $64.61 $62.98 $131,000 15.3 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 270 $27.75 $29.37 $61,090 13.1 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 90 $23.75 $26.50 $55,120 5.4 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 170 $38.42 $42.65 $88,700 3.5 %
 
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 4,480 $25.76 $28.74 $59,770 2.9 %
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 50 $25.16 $27.64 $57,480 5.5 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 130 $25.27 $25.49 $53,010 4.0 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 150 $22.86 $24.71 $51,390 5.3 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 80 $31.62 $30.50 $63,430 3.3 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 110 $21.73 $24.19 $50,300 3.8 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 150 $31.55 $31.03 $64,530 4.7 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 50 $21.61 $23.01 $47,850 5.1 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 70 $25.58 $27.01 $56,170 4.0 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists (8) $22.01 $25.18 $52,380 5.2 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 180 $28.23 $30.20 $62,820 3.7 %
13-1081 Logisticians 50 $28.75 $29.95 $62,300 6.8 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 370 $38.26 $36.35 $75,600 5.1 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 40 $20.21 $22.48 $46,750 9.8 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,500 $22.99 $24.64 $51,260 5.4 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 680 $27.09 $30.22 $62,870 3.5 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 50 $28.00 $28.27 $58,790 10.0 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 110 $30.41 $33.43 $69,540 6.3 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 40 $34.42 $44.36 $92,270 18.2 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 110 $38.18 $46.76 $97,270 10.3 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 170 $30.04 $37.48 $77,950 9.7 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers (8) $16.32 $16.13 $33,560 6.0 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 70 $26.89 $27.96 $58,170 9.0 %
 
Computer and Mathematical 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)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 1,800 $36.38 $36.50 $75,920 3.8 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 100 $35.47 $37.67 $78,360 6.9 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 110 $39.53 $42.34 $88,060 6.6 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 50 $47.88 $46.86 $97,460 5.0 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 290 $21.02 $21.00 $43,690 4.1 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 350 $40.99 $39.62 $82,400 3.1 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 50 $28.02 $30.08 $62,560 6.9 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 140 $32.94 $32.09 $66,740 3.7 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 90 $29.99 $28.34 $58,950 8.1 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 440 $39.70 $41.59 $86,500 4.7 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts (8) $45.90 $45.67 $95,000 9.6 %
 
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 1,110 $32.23 $33.16 $68,970 2.6 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 120 $37.56 $39.07 $81,280 9.0 %
17-1022 Surveyors 40 $34.31 $33.31 $69,290 6.6 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 170 $35.03 $35.00 $72,810 8.3 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 60 $35.67 $35.85 $74,580 3.4 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers (8) $37.40 $36.56 $76,030 3.0 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 40 $41.56 $40.66 $84,570 6.3 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 80 $42.79 $42.70 $88,820 7.6 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 90 $21.68 $22.35 $46,490 5.4 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 50 $28.51 $28.32 $58,900 3.6 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 50 $36.14 $35.31 $73,440 6.3 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 40 $23.25 $22.94 $47,720 4.8 %
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 80 $26.92 $26.24 $54,570 4.7 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 100 $31.38 $31.04 $64,560 4.4 %
 
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 1,000 $30.19 $34.39 $71,520 5.9 %
19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists (8) $36.84 $38.22 $79,490 2.9 %
19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists (8) (5) $86.42 $179,760 22.2 %
19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 70 $39.09 $41.91 $87,170 3.5 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 50 $31.83 $34.36 $71,460 6.6 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 120 $26.39 $26.38 $54,880 5.1 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists (8) $37.25 $37.38 $77,740 9.1 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 90 $27.30 $28.38 $59,030 12.7 %
19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 50 $20.39 $19.76 $41,100 6.6 %
 
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 1,880 $21.44 $24.28 $50,490 6.1 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors (8) $17.81 $18.61 $38,700 3.0 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 190 $27.36 $27.98 $58,190 3.6 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers (8) $16.98 $18.19 $37,840 8.9 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 100 $31.19 $32.91 $68,440 6.5 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 60 $26.91 $29.80 $61,980 13.3 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 30 $21.94 $23.14 $48,140 3.1 %
21-1091 Health Educators 170 $17.88 $21.03 $43,750 6.3 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 380 $16.70 $17.13 $35,640 6.2 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (8) $20.99 $22.03 $45,830 10.4 %
21-2011 Clergy 60 $27.70 $30.51 $63,460 7.3 %
 
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 840 $36.46 $41.95 $87,250 7.1 %
23-1011 Lawyers 390 $47.78 $51.73 $107,600 9.4 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 80 (5) $71.52 $148,760 2.8 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 230 $23.06 $24.61 $51,200 11.7 %
23-2091 Court Reporters 30 $36.05 $35.29 $73,400 3.3 %
 
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 12,380 $25.05 $27.16 $56,500 6.6 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 450 $14.94 $16.57 $34,460 10.3 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 280 (4) (4) $50,730 8.9 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 2,280 (4) (4) $55,390 3.1 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 850 (4) (4) $59,690 5.5 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,550 (4) (4) $54,990 2.3 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 110 (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 180 $29.08 $30.33 $63,100 10.0 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 2,470 (4) (4) $72,320 2.5 %
25-4021 Librarians 110 $28.81 $28.72 $59,750 3.5 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 180 $19.34 $18.15 $37,760 5.4 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 130 $32.00 $34.88 $72,540 6.9 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,750 (4) (4) $27,210 3.2 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other (8) $18.18 $19.76 $41,110 6.0 %
 
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 2,090 $22.75 $26.02 $54,130 4.7 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 60 $14.00 $14.40 $29,950 4.0 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 360 $25.54 $27.78 $57,780 3.2 %
27-1025 Interior Designers (8) $24.68 $24.06 $50,050 8.0 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 90 $19.69 $21.75 $45,240 11.6 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 90 (4) (4) $39,290 9.3 %
27-2042 Musicians and Singers (8) $34.95 $34.66 (4) 6.1 %
27-2099 Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other (8) $44.87 $37.94 (4) 21.8 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 160 $23.72 $32.11 $66,790 15.2 %
27-3041 Editors (8) $22.64 $22.79 $47,410 2.6 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 30 $24.93 $23.50 $48,880 5.6 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 40 $24.68 $30.36 $63,160 24.3 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 380 $20.05 $21.62 $44,970 5.7 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 50 (8) (8) (8) (8)
27-4021 Photographers 50 (8) (8) (8) (8)
 
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 6,090 $37.57 $39.89 $82,970 4.2 %
29-1011 Chiropractors 40 $36.99 $35.75 $74,360 17.6 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 80 (5) $81.06 $168,600 15.6 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 50 $31.60 $31.87 $66,290 2.6 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 160 $57.08 $56.54 $117,600 2.6 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 170 $68.07 $67.76 $140,940 14.7 %
29-1066 Psychiatrists 30 (5) $87.30 $181,590 18.6 %
29-1067 Surgeons (8) $60.10 $71.18 $148,050 22.2 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 70 (5) $95.24 $198,090 7.9 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 70 $38.74 $36.77 $76,490 4.6 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,320 $44.16 $44.05 $91,610 3.5 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 80 $39.46 $38.74 $80,570 2.9 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 150 $38.32 $41.38 $86,080 4.4 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 70 $39.62 $36.68 $76,290 10.2 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 80 $36.67 $36.28 $75,460 2.4 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 60 $41.81 $43.96 $91,440 11.5 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 110 $41.46 $40.20 $83,610 4.4 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 200 $21.53 $22.01 $45,780 2.8 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 130 $49.07 $48.73 $101,350 4.2 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 60 $24.47 $28.01 $58,260 3.0 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 30 $38.42 $35.70 $74,260 8.0 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 120 $31.39 $31.96 $66,470 4.1 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 210 $19.24 $19.31 $40,160 8.3 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 210 $17.94 $18.32 $38,100 3.1 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 40 $24.31 $23.79 $49,490 8.5 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 110 $15.06 $16.09 $33,460 6.5 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 560 $24.98 $26.19 $54,470 4.0 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 160 $19.05 $18.84 $39,180 4.7 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (8) $8.61 $10.77 $22,400 19.3 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 90 $19.63 $20.18 $41,970 3.9 %
 
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 3,210 $15.49 $16.43 $34,170 4.0 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 400 $10.02 $10.69 $22,240 2.2 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 890 $15.48 $15.78 $32,820 5.5 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 30 $26.01 $25.02 $52,040 4.3 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 60 $16.81 $16.84 $35,020 3.2 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists 130 $23.56 $21.19 $44,080 4.4 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 540 $17.85 $18.00 $37,430 5.5 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 700 $15.72 $18.15 $37,740 8.8 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 50 $19.95 $16.86 $35,070 23.5 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 80 $24.19 $23.05 $47,950 3.8 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides (8) $10.46 $10.94 $22,740 3.8 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 80 $15.47 $15.55 $32,350 8.1 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 210 $12.36 $13.55 $28,190 8.6 %
 
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 4,760 $27.58 $26.80 $55,740 6.2 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 100 $47.83 $47.92 $99,680 3.4 %
33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 130 $31.35 $34.80 $72,390 8.0 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 90 $24.09 $26.10 $54,280 4.0 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 480 $25.86 $27.73 $57,670 3.5 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 30 $37.76 $38.28 $79,620 4.2 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 660 $31.23 $31.51 $65,540 4.0 %
33-9032 Security Guards 840 $10.41 $11.47 $23,860 3.6 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 160 $20.00 $19.89 $41,360 7.3 %
 
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 14,670 $8.98 $10.43 $21,700 1.5 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 230 $19.99 $22.05 $45,870 3.5 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 830 $14.24 $14.86 $30,900 2.9 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 1,090 $8.48 $9.03 $18,780 2.2 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 330 $14.49 $15.23 $31,680 5.4 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 1,390 $11.60 $11.73 $24,400 1.7 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 140 $10.56 $10.72 $22,300 5.6 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 1,320 $8.97 $9.76 $20,290 2.5 %
35-3011 Bartenders 500 $10.55 $11.14 $23,180 3.0 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,920 $8.73 $9.52 $19,790 2.3 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 1,040 $8.63 $9.39 $19,540 4.3 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 3,090 $8.42 $9.83 $20,450 4.4 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 340 $8.66 $10.86 $22,580 4.4 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 960 $8.30 $8.81 $18,310 1.8 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 950 $8.74 $9.29 $19,330 2.2 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 450 $8.90 $9.30 $19,340 1.7 %
35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other (8) $8.55 $8.76 $18,230 2.8 %
 
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 5,980 $11.36 $12.56 $26,120 2.3 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 200 $16.60 $18.09 $37,620 4.4 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 240 $22.29 $23.34 $48,540 4.0 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,060 $11.77 $12.54 $26,080 4.1 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,870 $9.71 $10.12 $21,050 2.9 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 100 $16.34 $17.08 $35,530 7.6 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 1,380 $12.31 $12.68 $26,370 2.4 %
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (8) $12.90 $14.26 $29,670 12.1 %
 
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 2,490 $9.93 $11.02 $22,910 2.0 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 180 $13.65 $15.22 $31,650 4.9 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 280 $10.43 $11.61 $24,150 8.6 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 60 $10.24 $10.05 $20,890 4.1 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 290 $8.98 $9.65 $20,080 3.3 %
39-5092 Manicurists and Pedicurists (8) $8.93 $9.02 $18,770 3.7 %
39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops 160 $9.00 $10.11 $21,020 4.9 %
39-6012 Concierges 60 $11.28 $11.57 $24,070 2.1 %
39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts 30 $10.43 $10.41 $21,650 4.3 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 390 $10.02 $10.74 $22,330 3.9 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 480 $10.08 $10.23 $21,270 2.1 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors (8) $9.48 $11.63 $24,200 14.1 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 140 $9.95 $12.68 $26,370 5.9 %
 
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 14,830 $11.73 $16.77 $34,880 3.2 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,350 $17.45 $20.08 $41,760 4.8 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 200 $25.95 $33.82 $70,340 11.7 %
41-2011 Cashiers 3,900 $9.05 $10.36 $21,550 2.9 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 910 $9.09 $10.87 $22,610 5.3 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 360 $16.47 $16.74 $34,830 4.7 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 4,860 $10.74 $12.24 $25,460 3.1 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 110 $21.23 $22.78 $47,380 6.0 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 240 $24.26 $27.37 $56,940 18.9 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 250 $51.13 $49.15 $102,240 12.4 %
41-3041 Travel Agents 40 $13.58 $13.41 $27,900 11.7 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 770 $22.03 $24.56 $51,080 4.0 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (8) $34.63 $36.09 $75,070 7.4 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,160 $33.79 $37.80 $78,610 4.3 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
41-9041 Telemarketers (8) $11.99 $12.57 $26,140 3.0 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 210 $15.95 $16.76 $34,850 13.5 %
 
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 20,950 $15.93 $16.74 $34,820 1.4 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,560 $23.29 $24.88 $51,740 2.0 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 200 $13.57 $14.23 $29,590 2.8 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 280 $18.84 $19.44 $40,440 3.3 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 400 $17.87 $18.17 $37,800 2.2 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,730 $18.21 $18.59 $38,660 2.0 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 370 $18.55 $19.12 $39,780 2.2 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 100 $18.34 $19.06 $39,650 5.9 %
43-3071 Tellers 610 $12.99 $13.33 $27,730 4.0 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,170 $16.31 $16.85 $35,050 2.8 %
43-4071 File Clerks 270 $12.29 $12.17 $25,310 3.6 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 700 $10.97 $11.12 $23,130 3.6 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 90 $11.72 $12.69 $26,390 8.6 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 120 $15.78 $16.76 $34,860 7.3 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 70 $16.02 $15.21 $31,640 5.4 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 140 $15.54 $16.40 $34,120 4.3 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 200 $20.20 $19.91 $41,410 1.9 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 930 $12.08 $12.78 $26,580 4.2 %
43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 50 $14.15 $15.29 $31,800 2.8 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 310 $19.02 $18.88 $39,270 3.8 %
43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents (8) $23.43 $25.96 $53,990 10.4 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 40 $15.48 $14.96 $31,120 6.0 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 220 $16.68 $16.56 $34,450 3.4 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 70 $23.47 $21.93 $45,610 6.6 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 110 $21.47 $21.05 $43,780 (8)
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 330 $21.34 $20.99 $43,670 (8)
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 100 $21.34 $20.09 $41,780 (8)
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 140 $18.46 $18.79 $39,090 2.3 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 650 $13.13 $13.90 $28,900 3.3 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,570 $10.03 $11.36 $23,630 3.1 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 90 $11.96 $12.90 $26,840 6.6 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,620 $19.09 $19.78 $41,130 2.1 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 190 $20.85 $20.53 $42,690 4.6 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 770 $16.35 $17.42 $36,230 4.9 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 990 $15.38 $15.54 $32,320 2.8 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 120 $23.44 $23.10 $48,040 5.5 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 150 $15.98 $15.87 $33,010 6.3 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 310 $16.73 $17.62 $36,650 6.5 %
43-9031 Desktop Publishers (8) $16.60 $16.71 $34,760 6.6 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 90 $9.03 $10.45 $21,730 5.7 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,660 $13.53 $13.70 $28,490 2.8 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer (8) $13.26 $15.09 $31,390 20.2 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 440 $12.00 $13.50 $28,090 5.2 %
 
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 23,570 $8.49 $9.20 $19,130 1.2 %
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 700 $19.03 $19.80 $41,180 2.4 %
45-1012 Farm Labor Contractors (8) $16.77 $18.58 $38,640 4.6 %
45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors 80 $15.09 $14.77 $30,720 6.6 %
45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 1,830 $8.81 $9.20 $19,130 4.7 %
45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 460 $11.07 $12.13 $25,240 4.0 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 20,180 $8.37 $8.66 $18,010 1.1 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals (8) $10.94 $11.38 $23,680 5.0 %
45-2099 Agricultural Workers, All Other 110 $14.83 $15.80 $32,870 5.2 %
 
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 6,380 $22.34 $22.65 $47,110 2.3 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 370 $32.96 $33.43 $69,530 2.1 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 190 $25.12 $26.07 $54,220 4.4 %
47-2031 Carpenters 1,340 $23.55 $23.53 $48,950 4.1 %
47-2042 Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles (8) $16.00 $18.04 $37,530 6.7 %
47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters 90 $18.26 $20.31 $42,240 5.4 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 170 $26.36 $24.65 $51,260 5.9 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,180 $16.09 $18.06 $37,570 5.1 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 220 $27.82 $27.17 $56,520 4.1 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 150 $21.41 $22.05 $45,860 7.4 %
47-2111 Electricians 360 $29.31 $27.65 $57,520 9.2 %
47-2121 Glaziers 80 $27.63 $27.82 $57,860 7.4 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 550 $20.93 $20.65 $42,950 5.3 %
47-2151 Pipelayers (8) $25.78 $24.74 $51,460 4.9 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 290 $20.13 $22.87 $47,570 18.3 %
47-2161 Plasterers and Stucco Masons (8) $24.51 $27.29 $56,770 15.9 %
47-2181 Roofers 200 $21.71 $21.10 $43,890 3.5 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (8) $30.59 $27.71 $57,630 10.5 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 40 $32.19 $31.85 $66,250 3.3 %
47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters (8) $13.33 $12.65 $26,320 3.3 %
47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters (8) $13.17 $13.19 $27,430 8.0 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 70 $29.57 $29.85 $62,100 4.5 %
 
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 5,000 $18.93 $20.25 $42,120 2.4 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 380 $30.08 $29.89 $62,180 2.7 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 80 $18.86 $19.42 $40,390 5.7 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (8) $28.39 $28.68 $59,650 4.5 %
49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (8) $19.30 $18.78 $39,070 5.0 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers (8) $16.56 $20.44 $42,510 15.2 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 660 $19.57 $21.16 $44,010 7.3 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 270 $21.36 $22.29 $46,370 6.2 %
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 120 $18.62 $18.41 $38,290 2.2 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (8) $22.17 $22.04 $45,840 4.1 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 100 $13.69 $14.80 $30,790 6.6 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 80 $31.50 $30.28 $62,990 7.0 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 40 $29.73 $23.69 $49,270 22.1 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 120 $25.98 $27.39 $56,970 8.2 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,810 $15.77 $16.99 $35,340 2.8 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 70 $15.89 $16.03 $33,340 10.6 %
49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 120 $12.81 $12.85 $26,720 3.7 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 220 $19.82 $19.84 $41,270 7.1 %
 
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 5,540 $12.27 $14.86 $30,910 4.0 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 310 $23.47 $24.01 $49,940 3.5 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 40 $20.46 $19.30 $40,150 4.8 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 260 $15.55 $15.08 $31,360 1.9 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 60 $12.83 $14.26 $29,650 14.1 %
51-3011 Bakers 230 $11.49 $12.78 $26,590 3.2 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 250 $15.47 $15.98 $33,230 6.1 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 80 $12.29 $12.23 $25,440 6.5 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 70 $9.00 $9.99 $20,780 8.0 %
51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (8) $10.84 $10.78 $22,410 4.2 %
51-4041 Machinists 80 $18.24 $17.82 $37,080 4.5 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 120 $18.73 $19.92 $41,440 6.3 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 80 $17.50 $17.28 $35,940 7.8 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 330 $9.76 $10.68 $22,210 2.3 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (8) $8.86 $9.20 $19,140 8.5 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 50 $10.67 $11.77 $24,480 5.5 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 50 $16.85 $17.97 $37,380 10.1 %
51-7099 Woodworkers, All Other (8) $11.36 $11.58 $24,080 3.9 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators (8) $24.18 $24.59 $51,140 2.1 %
51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers 30 $33.68 $31.78 $66,110 5.4 %
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 120 $20.18 $21.33 $44,360 11.7 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (8) $17.62 $17.48 $36,360 10.7 %
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians (8) $16.12 $16.06 $33,410 5.5 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 530 $8.75 $10.69 $22,240 10.1 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 50 $16.29 $22.54 $46,890 20.0 %
51-9131 Photographic Process Workers 40 $13.35 $13.62 $28,320 11.3 %
51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 170 $10.63 $10.85 $22,570 6.4 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 90 $10.89 $13.78 $28,660 14.8 %
 
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 10,450 $11.16 $13.02 $27,080 2.6 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 240 $14.97 $19.41 $40,380 8.4 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 200 $23.09 $23.34 $48,550 3.6 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School (8) $15.58 $16.03 $33,340 3.1 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 520 $8.56 $9.91 $20,610 6.2 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,340 $17.08 $17.43 $36,260 3.1 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 950 $11.32 $11.87 $24,690 3.3 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 170 $10.77 $11.70 $24,340 7.0 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 80 $16.42 $16.46 $34,240 10.0 %
53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 180 $8.07 $8.40 $17,480 3.2 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 110 $9.25 $10.15 $21,120 9.0 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 880 $13.29 $13.99 $29,100 3.1 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 440 $8.70 $9.87 $20,520 5.7 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,800 $10.07 $11.27 $23,440 2.6 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 2,230 $8.88 $9.25 $19,240 3.5 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 420 $19.60 $19.12 $39,760 4.0 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 100 $20.36 $20.11 $41,820 4.7 %

About May 2007 National, State, Metropolitan, and Nonmetropolitan 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.

(8) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: April 3, 2008