May 2003 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Montgomery, AL MSA


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 the Montgomery, AL MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Alabama. 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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SOC Major Groups in the Montgomery, AL MSA:

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All Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 150,940 $11.75 $15.19 $31,600 1.8 %
 
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 8,660 $30.42 $35.06 $72,920 1.7 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 410 (5) $76.51 $159,130 4.0 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 2,240 $34.02 $39.71 $82,600 2.8 %
  11-1031 Legislators (6) $8.25 $11.61 $24,140 8.2 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 80 $18.95 $23.13 $48,110 6.3 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 170 $31.44 $34.83 $72,440 5.0 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 260 $32.43 $33.65 $70,000 3.8 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 90 $27.12 $27.62 $57,440 7.2 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 360 $26.07 $26.03 $54,140 3.6 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 400 $36.71 $36.65 $76,230 2.7 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 670 $35.89 $38.86 $80,830 5.3 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 230 $28.61 $28.26 $58,780 3.4 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 180 $28.40 $32.63 $67,870 3.5 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 100 $25.77 $28.82 $59,950 5.8 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 110 $26.79 $28.65 $59,590 4.5 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 360 $29.34 $32.55 $67,700 8.9 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 40 $16.10 $22.59 $46,980 18.5 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 180 (4) (4) $57,670 3.2 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 320 $29.18 $32.34 $67,260 7.7 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 280 $35.97 $37.54 $78,090 3.4 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 320 $14.32 $17.20 $35,770 3.9 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 40 $21.91 $23.32 $48,510 13.2 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 50 $13.92 $15.57 $32,380 7.0 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 390 $27.13 $29.12 $60,560 3.2 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 50 $38.22 $41.04 $85,360 6.5 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 220 $25.08 $24.87 $51,730 12.2 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 140 $16.32 $18.98 $39,470 9.5 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 6,250 $21.65 $23.90 $49,720 1.8 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 80 $16.87 $19.92 $41,440 7.6 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 300 $21.08 $24.32 $50,600 7.3 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 320 $22.64 $23.91 $49,730 5.3 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 220 $20.03 $21.02 $43,720 4.0 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 220 $21.43 $21.27 $44,240 8.0 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 130 $19.97 $20.72 $43,100 6.2 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 200 $22.17 $21.96 $45,680 3.1 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 290 $18.80 $19.79 $41,170 5.9 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 250 $24.73 $29.68 $61,740 11.3 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 30 $16.18 $17.39 $36,160 6.8 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 1,910 $21.85 $25.18 $52,380 6.3 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 80 $26.74 $25.97 $54,010 5.5 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 80 $24.48 $24.92 $51,820 2.9 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 70 $23.13 $26.42 $54,960 8.3 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts (6) $26.65 $30.55 $63,540 5.6 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors (6) $24.83 $25.99 $54,060 4.8 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 510 $18.14 $23.03 $47,900 3.9 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 250 $25.36 $24.68 $51,330 2.2 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 40 $12.75 $12.38 $25,740 9.1 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 2,700 $25.43 $25.65 $53,360 3.0 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 730 $24.70 $25.40 $52,840 5.2 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 110 $35.33 $31.39 $65,290 5.8 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 50 $27.87 $28.24 $58,740 5.4 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 480 $17.64 $19.11 $39,750 4.4 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 780 $29.75 $29.18 $60,700 3.3 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 50 $22.53 $22.32 $46,440 5.3 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 250 $27.13 $27.60 $57,410 4.4 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 50 $22.17 $23.10 $48,040 5.6 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts (6) $18.63 $19.36 $40,280 6.8 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 50 $17.59 $18.70 $38,900 1.6 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 2,160 $21.86 $22.92 $47,680 3.9 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 240 $32.60 $33.27 $69,200 5.5 %
  17-1022 Surveyors (6) $12.40 $13.97 $29,060 6.0 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 300 $20.83 $22.57 $46,940 4.7 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 40 $29.89 $30.05 $62,510 2.1 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (6) $32.19 $33.06 $68,760 6.7 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 170 $26.33 $29.60 $61,570 5.4 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 120 $27.19 $27.68 $57,570 2.7 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 80 $24.68 $25.12 $52,250 3.9 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 120 $15.89 $16.33 $33,960 3.0 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 240 $12.48 $13.24 $27,540 4.1 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 180 $23.68 $21.98 $45,710 6.4 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 50 $15.01 $15.68 $32,620 3.2 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 80 $11.84 $13.30 $27,660 8.6 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (6) $20.76 $21.55 $44,810 4.3 %
  19-1032 Foresters 40 $29.49 $28.56 $59,410 2.0 %
  19-2031 Chemists 110 $24.20 $24.69 $51,350 7.6 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 270 $19.24 $19.62 $40,810 2.1 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 80 $29.60 $27.83 $57,890 8.8 %
  19-3022 Survey Researchers 130 $9.45 $10.97 $22,830 2.3 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 60 $15.19 $17.09 $35,550 5.9 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 140 $23.65 $22.73 $47,280 3.9 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 30 $16.82 $17.62 $36,640 9.3 %
  19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 40 $18.17 $19.36 $40,260 2.6 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 30 $14.26 $15.01 $31,210 4.1 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 1,500 $15.38 $16.39 $34,090 3.3 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 50 $15.72 $15.27 $31,760 6.4 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 200 $19.33 $19.12 $39,770 3.6 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 30 $14.60 $14.27 $29,670 3.3 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 80 $15.97 $18.32 $38,100 9.6 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 70 $13.72 $16.67 $34,670 12.8 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 280 $13.46 $13.85 $28,800 4.5 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 150 $15.58 $16.25 $33,800 2.2 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 100 $16.38 $18.35 $38,160 7.5 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 50 $18.04 $19.49 $40,550 12.3 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 250 $12.94 $13.74 $28,570 3.6 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 1,430 $26.97 $34.40 $71,560 10.4 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 700 $38.81 $47.89 $99,610 7.8 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 360 $23.38 $21.65 $45,020 4.3 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 100 $13.69 $14.83 $30,850 4.4 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 30 $12.33 $12.92 $26,870 9.5 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 7,160 $16.80 $16.36 $34,020 3.7 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $61,330 2.5 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $58,910 8.7 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $46,260 1.9 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $45,910 2.2 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 60 $20.23 $20.81 $43,290 13.0 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 430 $8.36 $8.26 $17,180 11.1 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 290 (4) (4) $30,790 6.9 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,930 (4) (4) $36,750 1.8 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 350 (4) (4) $36,150 3.0 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 690 (4) (4) $35,800 3.3 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 160 (4) (4) $38,120 1.7 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 120 $10.22 $11.02 $22,920 7.0 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 110 $11.72 $12.95 $26,930 5.7 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 60 $17.26 $17.83 $37,080 3.4 %
  25-4021 Librarians 210 $18.75 $18.17 $37,800 4.2 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 140 $9.61 $10.64 $22,140 8.8 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 180 $22.31 $23.30 $48,470 6.1 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 910 (4) (4) $13,260 2.8 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 1,810 $14.04 $14.81 $30,800 2.8 %
  27-1011 Art Directors (6) $16.58 $18.46 $38,400 5.4 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 70 $9.43 $9.56 $19,880 5.5 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 210 $14.84 $15.02 $31,240 5.3 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 50 $23.05 $21.63 $44,990 8.4 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 40 $9.79 $10.26 $21,350 4.2 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 40 (4) (4) $38,610 7.8 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 160 (4) (4) $34,870 8.0 %
  27-3010 Announcers 70 $6.85 $9.80 $20,380 15.7 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 100 $14.91 $16.56 $34,450 7.3 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 230 $15.04 $15.84 $32,950 4.1 %
  27-3041 Editors 160 $17.82 $17.85 $37,130 3.0 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 90 $17.78 $17.34 $36,080 5.4 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 80 $9.41 $11.38 $23,670 5.0 %
  27-4021 Photographers 90 $9.17 $10.86 $22,580 14.3 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 70 $10.06 $10.56 $21,960 5.1 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 7,220 $17.92 $24.91 $51,820 6.4 %
  29-1020 Dentists 30 $66.19 $68.04 $141,530 14.5 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 60 $20.78 $22.24 $46,270 6.5 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 300 $37.37 $37.91 $78,850 5.9 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (6) (5) $77.01 $160,180 9.8 %
  29-1063 Internists, General (6) (5) $89.58 $186,320 15.8 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 120 (5) $95.69 $199,040 10.3 %
  29-1067 Surgeons (6) (5) $90.74 $188,740 9.6 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,460 $21.15 $21.66 $45,060 1.6 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 40 $26.93 $27.71 $57,630 6.9 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 100 $29.59 $29.81 $62,000 7.5 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 50 $22.84 $24.34 $50,630 5.6 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 30 $22.27 $29.31 $60,950 21.0 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 230 $18.31 $19.01 $39,550 6.6 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 140 $11.53 $12.07 $25,100 2.7 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists (6) $17.48 $17.31 $36,000 17.7 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 50 $13.50 $16.54 $34,400 13.9 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 50 $19.70 $18.77 $39,030 9.1 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 230 $16.93 $18.25 $37,950 3.5 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (6) $11.51 $11.75 $24,450 4.6 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 430 $9.15 $9.52 $19,790 2.7 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists (6) $11.40 $12.64 $26,290 15.9 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 90 $8.29 $8.43 $17,540 2.9 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,170 $12.75 $13.66 $28,410 4.0 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 190 $8.35 $9.51 $19,790 5.3 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 100 $12.90 $12.74 $26,510 5.0 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 30 $20.62 $20.88 $43,440 6.5 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 3,780 $8.91 $9.46 $19,680 2.4 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides (6) $8.84 $9.35 $19,440 3.4 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,500 $8.37 $8.89 $18,500 2.4 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants (6) $13.31 $15.52 $32,280 7.5 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides (6) $6.83 $6.97 $14,500 6.3 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 300 $10.31 $10.34 $21,510 4.3 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 370 $9.82 $10.28 $21,390 4.5 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 150 $12.21 $12.00 $24,960 4.3 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides (6) $7.18 $7.46 $15,530 4.1 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 100 $7.37 $7.50 $15,590 6.1 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 4,370 $13.62 $14.51 $30,170 4.5 %
  33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 70 $23.98 $23.97 $49,850 3.5 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 130 $26.51 $27.38 $56,950 2.5 %
  33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 860 $17.43 $16.43 $34,180 2.8 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 140 $17.45 $20.93 $43,540 7.5 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 950 $14.73 $15.41 $32,050 2.3 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 1,250 $8.15 $9.31 $19,370 4.7 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 11,860 $6.63 $7.02 $14,610 1.3 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 30 $12.61 $15.41 $32,050 10.2 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 780 $10.43 $11.03 $22,950 2.4 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 610 $6.53 $6.88 $14,320 4.2 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 840 $6.54 $6.80 $14,140 2.5 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 530 $8.19 $8.28 $17,230 2.3 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 530 $7.10 $7.05 $14,660 2.9 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 650 $7.02 $7.04 $14,640 3.1 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 440 $6.49 $6.68 $13,900 3.5 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 3,870 $6.40 $6.41 $13,330 2.1 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 250 $6.55 $6.79 $14,130 3.7 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,280 $6.49 $6.67 $13,880 3.0 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 190 $6.27 $6.28 $13,070 2.5 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 380 $6.49 $6.54 $13,610 2.3 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 340 $6.47 $6.53 $13,580 2.3 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 5,370 $7.17 $8.23 $17,120 3.3 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 190 $10.79 $11.70 $24,340 6.3 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 120 $15.85 $16.12 $33,530 3.8 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,960 $6.59 $7.20 $14,980 3.1 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 890 $6.76 $7.13 $14,830 3.0 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 110 $10.30 $12.02 $24,990 12.6 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 800 $9.50 $9.56 $19,890 2.8 %
  37-3013 Tree Trimmers and Pruners 160 $12.66 $12.71 $26,430 3.2 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 2,800 $7.64 $9.09 $18,910 4.4 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 160 $12.66 $13.29 $27,640 4.7 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 110 $7.93 $8.42 $17,510 5.1 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 60 $6.23 $6.32 $13,150 6.1 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 260 $6.38 $6.56 $13,630 3.9 %
  39-5011 Barbers (6) $7.61 $8.33 $17,330 3.1 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 320 $8.86 $11.61 $24,140 12.2 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 550 $6.40 $6.98 $14,510 7.0 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 220 $6.38 $6.38 $13,280 3.7 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 200 $13.00 $12.87 $26,770 14.0 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 350 $9.43 $9.18 $19,100 4.3 %
  39-9041 Residential Advisors 60 $6.21 $6.56 $13,650 8.4 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 15,730 $8.76 $13.59 $28,270 3.9 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,590 $13.43 $15.84 $32,950 3.7 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 270 $23.49 $27.15 $56,470 5.4 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 4,830 $6.78 $7.08 $14,720 1.5 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 680 $8.94 $9.29 $19,310 3.6 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 420 $10.91 $12.93 $26,890 7.9 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,950 $8.06 $10.35 $21,530 4.9 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 200 $16.85 $18.25 $37,950 3.8 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 590 $19.58 $24.09 $50,120 6.6 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 190 (5) $68.98 $143,470 12.8 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 30 $11.16 $12.06 $25,090 14.4 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 430 $22.13 $26.95 $56,060 14.8 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,630 $21.28 $23.50 $48,870 5.3 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 80 $9.03 $10.92 $22,720 11.0 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 90 $19.28 $22.97 $47,780 7.2 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 490 $7.93 $8.56 $17,800 3.9 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 29,940 $11.06 $12.03 $25,030 1.6 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,830 $17.57 $18.79 $39,080 2.4 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 240 $9.43 $9.88 $20,540 3.2 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 430 $11.92 $12.23 $25,430 3.8 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 630 $11.23 $11.49 $23,900 2.4 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,600 $11.11 $11.87 $24,690 2.3 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 260 $12.45 $12.38 $25,750 3.3 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 100 $15.27 $14.88 $30,960 4.9 %
  43-3071 Tellers 870 $8.60 $8.98 $18,680 1.8 %
  43-4011 Brokerage Clerks (6) $15.39 $16.03 $33,330 6.7 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 100 $13.98 $13.55 $28,190 4.0 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 130 $11.65 $12.20 $25,380 3.0 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,990 $11.47 $12.29 $25,560 3.0 %
  43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 120 $18.96 $18.03 $37,500 6.9 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 330 $7.96 $8.33 $17,320 2.9 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 260 $7.33 $7.24 $15,060 4.0 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 260 $11.11 $11.29 $23,480 6.5 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 60 $8.54 $8.68 $18,050 3.9 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 340 $11.76 $12.55 $26,110 4.2 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 270 $8.83 $9.96 $20,710 5.9 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 330 $14.90 $14.63 $30,420 2.1 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,120 $8.57 $8.85 $18,410 2.2 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 270 $7.55 $8.01 $16,660 3.9 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 150 $11.70 $11.94 $24,830 3.0 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 160 $13.19 $13.64 $28,370 4.8 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 90 $15.40 $15.87 $33,000 2.8 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 30 $19.25 $19.01 $39,540 3.6 %
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 390 $18.77 $18.65 $38,790 2.2 %
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 360 $18.59 $17.41 $36,210 3.6 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 670 $11.87 $11.80 $24,550 2.1 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 2,000 $8.64 $9.69 $20,160 3.6 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 80 $13.14 $13.66 $28,410 4.4 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,470 $14.96 $16.13 $33,560 4.2 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 330 $15.43 $14.98 $31,160 2.1 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 450 $9.25 $9.41 $19,580 3.5 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 2,560 $10.77 $11.36 $23,630 3.0 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 230 $12.73 $13.24 $27,530 4.8 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 410 $9.69 $10.15 $21,110 6.0 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 460 $12.20 $12.32 $25,630 3.2 %
  43-9031 Desktop Publishers 140 $11.50 $11.64 $24,210 2.8 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 260 $11.69 $13.07 $27,180 5.5 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 130 $9.70 $9.97 $20,740 3.7 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 5,550 $10.12 $10.33 $21,490 1.7 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 80 $9.11 $9.86 $20,510 6.8 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (6) (6) (6) (6) (6)
  45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators (6) $10.40 $10.76 $22,380 12.9 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 6,710 $11.84 $13.20 $27,460 2.5 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 760 $20.90 $22.18 $46,140 5.5 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 90 $18.17 $17.19 $35,760 2.3 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 780 $12.74 $13.01 $27,070 4.1 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 270 $11.01 $11.39 $23,700 2.7 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 910 $8.94 $8.90 $18,500 2.2 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 500 $10.95 $11.93 $24,820 4.2 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (6) $11.94 $12.42 $25,830 8.8 %
  47-2111 Electricians 590 $12.95 $13.24 $27,530 3.7 %
  47-2130 Insulation Workers (6) $14.94 $13.27 $27,610 14.2 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 190 $13.60 $13.38 $27,830 2.8 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 210 $16.05 $16.09 $33,460 2.3 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 260 $13.19 $13.49 $28,050 3.1 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 60 $8.36 $8.36 $17,390 2.7 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 250 $9.65 $9.65 $20,060 3.2 %
  47-3014 Helpers—Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 60 $8.46 $8.58 $17,850 3.8 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 70 $10.48 $10.20 $21,210 5.0 %
  47-3016 Helpers—Roofers 90 $8.00 $7.92 $16,480 5.8 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 90 $20.08 $20.32 $42,260 4.0 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 220 $10.36 $10.87 $22,610 2.1 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 7,210 $14.29 $15.14 $31,480 2.0 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 790 $20.60 $21.08 $43,840 3.4 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 420 $16.10 $16.32 $33,940 3.6 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 110 $19.21 $18.61 $38,700 6.5 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 150 $21.75 $21.66 $45,040 3.9 %
  49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 70 $13.90 $13.94 $28,990 7.6 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 220 $10.63 $12.86 $26,760 11.3 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 1,070 $11.71 $13.46 $27,990 6.1 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 380 $14.08 $14.27 $29,680 3.4 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 170 $15.58 $15.33 $31,880 4.7 %
  49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (6) $10.67 $11.12 $23,120 5.3 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 120 $8.92 $11.59 $24,110 18.8 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 510 $14.29 $14.39 $29,930 5.4 %
  49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 40 $14.92 $14.66 $30,500 8.3 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 200 $16.17 $16.27 $33,850 2.2 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,470 $12.08 $12.50 $25,990 2.2 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 90 $14.77 $14.69 $30,560 3.1 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 250 $21.58 $21.48 $44,680 5.3 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (6) $17.21 $16.39 $34,100 5.9 %
  49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers (6) $10.18 $11.21 $23,320 15.0 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 230 $9.26 $9.92 $20,630 3.3 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 11,040 $10.82 $11.75 $24,450 1.9 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 730 $18.69 $19.29 $40,130 2.4 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 40 $12.16 $11.59 $24,120 9.3 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 50 $13.08 $13.41 $27,880 3.3 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 1,200 $10.07 $10.65 $22,150 2.6 %
  51-3011 Bakers 200 $8.83 $9.69 $20,150 9.1 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 130 $10.42 $10.96 $22,790 2.8 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 80 $13.93 $13.20 $27,450 8.8 %
  51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 280 $10.43 $11.03 $22,930 5.6 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 220 $12.83 $14.39 $29,920 9.0 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $10.06 $10.36 $21,540 4.1 %
  51-4041 Machinists 380 $14.54 $15.41 $32,050 5.8 %
  51-4052 Pourers and Casters, Metal (6) $13.14 $13.35 $27,770 2.8 %
  51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 180 $11.86 $11.94 $24,840 2.1 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 60 $17.86 $18.03 $37,500 3.7 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 290 $12.48 $12.82 $26,660 2.8 %
  51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $13.99 $15.12 $31,450 5.8 %
  51-4193 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $12.06 $11.64 $24,220 3.2 %
  51-5011 Bindery Workers 80 $8.61 $9.15 $19,030 5.2 %
  51-5021 Job Printers 40 $14.48 $14.41 $29,970 6.2 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 90 $13.37 $13.20 $27,460 1.9 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 200 $11.21 $11.99 $24,930 4.7 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 170 $7.40 $7.53 $15,660 2.7 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 200 $7.01 $7.27 $15,120 5.3 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 180 $6.98 $7.53 $15,670 4.4 %
  51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 30 $10.22 $10.40 $21,630 5.5 %
  51-6093 Upholsterers 60 $9.94 $10.58 $22,010 6.3 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 140 $12.88 $12.69 $26,390 2.7 %
  51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 40 $8.84 $9.75 $20,280 2.0 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 160 $8.53 $9.23 $19,200 4.0 %
  51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (6) $8.99 $10.67 $22,200 16.4 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 80 $11.69 $11.19 $23,280 3.6 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 140 $12.40 $12.02 $25,000 3.6 %
  51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (6) $18.49 $16.19 $33,680 4.8 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 520 $12.06 $12.85 $26,730 3.6 %
  51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 70 $12.83 $13.86 $28,840 3.8 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 190 $8.43 $8.77 $18,230 4.0 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (6) $11.82 $11.92 $24,800 5.3 %
  51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 90 $14.59 $14.75 $30,690 10.7 %
  51-9131 Photographic Process Workers (6) $7.96 $8.52 $17,730 6.8 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 60 $10.17 $10.16 $21,130 4.2 %
  51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (6) $12.59 $12.46 $25,920 3.3 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 450 $10.36 $10.48 $21,800 3.8 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 11,550 $10.55 $11.89 $24,740 3.5 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 220 $17.03 $18.41 $38,290 5.3 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 300 $19.34 $20.15 $41,920 6.6 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 120 $12.54 $14.31 $29,770 16.4 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 540 $11.22 $11.66 $24,250 11.9 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 2,210 $15.33 $15.87 $33,020 3.5 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 1,260 $10.36 $13.01 $27,070 13.7 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 30 $7.09 $8.32 $17,300 3.1 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 50 $13.20 $13.74 $28,570 8.1 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 480 $11.23 $11.27 $23,440 2.0 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 470 $7.89 $8.13 $16,900 3.8 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 3,480 $9.53 $10.07 $20,950 3.5 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 1,150 $8.59 $8.98 $18,680 4.5 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 90 $12.64 $13.32 $27,710 7.4 %

About May 2003 National, State, and Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Estimates for residual, "All Other", occupations are not available.

(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 occupations where workers typically work fewer than 2,080 hours per year are not available.

(5) This wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.

(6) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: May 7, 2004