May 2003 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Olympia, WA PMSA


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 Olympia, WA PMSA, a primary metropolitan statistical area in Washington. 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 Olympia, WA PMSA:

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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 84,730 $15.87 $18.28 $38,020 5.8 %
 
 
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 2,370 $40.74 $43.28 $90,020 2.2 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 300 $53.62 $62.87 $130,760 7.1 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 620 $44.04 $48.30 $100,470 3.7 %
  11-1031 Legislators 110 $16.66 $21.12 $43,920 23.3 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 30 $30.15 $36.87 $76,680 10.5 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 50 $45.40 $48.97 $101,870 10.4 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 100 $38.31 $38.20 $79,460 5.4 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 70 $42.32 $43.47 $90,420 4.6 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 180 $33.11 $38.29 $79,650 3.9 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 50 $39.06 $38.35 $79,770 2.8 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 80 $34.74 $35.64 $74,130 4.8 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 150 (4) (4) $77,570 2.3 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 50 $46.41 $48.29 $100,440 6.4 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 30 $28.51 $28.75 $59,790 6.8 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 50 $42.11 $44.92 $93,420 5.3 %
 
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 7,420 $26.05 $26.73 $55,590 1.7 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 100 $16.32 $17.72 $36,850 5.4 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 260 $22.27 $22.86 $47,550 1.8 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 110 $27.03 $27.09 $56,340 3.2 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 420 $24.25 $24.85 $51,680 2.4 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 120 $22.67 $23.93 $49,770 3.7 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 90 $18.96 $19.01 $39,530 3.5 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 240 $20.13 $21.01 $43,700 2.9 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 100 $22.92 $22.83 $47,490 6.9 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 210 $21.65 $24.05 $50,020 5.8 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 1,170 $23.01 $24.25 $50,440 2.8 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 210 $27.76 $28.75 $59,790 2.2 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 70 $20.50 $20.75 $43,160 2.6 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 140 $19.26 $23.99 $49,900 10.9 %
 
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 3,460 $27.04 $26.17 $54,440 2.3 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 970 $27.67 $26.84 $55,820 2.4 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 40 $33.75 $34.28 $71,300 4.7 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 1,070 $22.98 $22.08 $45,920 5.0 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 630 $30.66 $29.64 $61,650 3.0 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 30 $29.17 $30.20 $62,810 2.6 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 160 $28.27 $27.18 $56,530 3.6 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 100 $26.68 $28.29 $58,850 8.0 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 160 $21.49 $22.67 $47,150 2.6 %
 
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 1,770 $27.55 $27.06 $56,290 2.5 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 150 $27.22 $27.73 $57,670 5.5 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 40 $23.47 $23.50 $48,890 2.7 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 710 $29.91 $29.81 $62,010 1.8 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers (6) $30.05 $30.91 $64,280 6.4 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 160 $30.20 $30.04 $62,490 2.7 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 30 $31.10 $30.97 $64,420 4.4 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 80 $17.54 $17.04 $35,440 4.7 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 270 $21.84 $22.84 $47,510 2.3 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 50 $18.31 $17.72 $36,870 8.2 %
 
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 1,840 $24.73 $24.72 $51,420 1.7 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 190 $24.86 $25.05 $52,110 2.1 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 90 $29.13 $29.68 $61,730 7.1 %
  19-1032 Foresters 70 $25.13 $25.51 $53,060 3.8 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 470 $24.77 $24.59 $51,140 2.7 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 60 $25.94 $24.66 $51,280 7.8 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 70 $25.27 $26.49 $55,090 4.4 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 120 $24.04 $24.43 $50,810 1.9 %
  19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists (6) $16.69 $17.88 $37,190 4.6 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 90 $13.93 $14.77 $30,710 1.9 %
  19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 40 $19.35 $19.49 $40,540 3.0 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 40 $18.21 $18.16 $37,780 2.2 %
 
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 1,880 $18.71 $18.37 $38,210 6.4 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 100 $15.28 $15.39 $32,010 2.7 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 120 $23.08 $22.11 $45,980 2.5 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 80 $18.89 $18.53 $38,550 8.1 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 400 $11.07 $14.01 $29,140 11.1 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 110 $12.76 $13.76 $28,610 3.0 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 80 $20.63 $21.11 $43,910 5.8 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 110 $24.00 $23.42 $48,710 3.7 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 350 $22.81 $22.44 $46,670 2.8 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 180 $20.57 $20.95 $43,580 2.6 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 200 $12.25 $12.25 $25,480 4.5 %
 
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 2,100 $24.20 $26.97 $56,110 2.3 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 440 $36.89 $37.51 $78,010 4.5 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 150 $18.93 $18.89 $39,300 3.1 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (6) $18.31 $18.54 $38,560 5.5 %
 
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 6,110 $16.57 $18.01 $37,460 3.1 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 80 $9.67 $10.72 $22,300 7.1 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 100 (4) (4) $39,700 3.0 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 990 (4) (4) $43,290 2.9 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 490 (4) (4) $42,760 1.8 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 620 (4) (4) $42,250 2.2 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 120 (4) (4) $44,080 3.0 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 150 (4) (4) $43,450 1.7 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 50 (4) (4) $40,820 2.1 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 60 (4) (4) $41,540 1.9 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 80 $17.04 $17.73 $36,870 4.2 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 90 $15.74 $18.62 $38,730 6.7 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 30 $13.54 $14.43 $30,010 11.3 %
  25-4021 Librarians 180 $22.64 $21.92 $45,600 2.2 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 60 $14.06 $13.74 $28,580 3.5 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 40 $21.88 $22.03 $45,820 5.9 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,440 (4) (4) $23,870 2.1 %
 
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 1,130 $17.55 $19.14 $39,810 4.7 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 40 $11.21 $11.58 $24,090 4.3 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 120 $17.65 $17.22 $35,810 4.7 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 30 (4) (4) $43,420 4.6 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 140 (4) (4) $27,610 11.7 %
  27-3010 Announcers 30 $8.13 $8.42 $17,500 5.6 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 330 $25.79 $28.28 $58,820 4.8 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 40 $16.46 $18.82 $39,150 9.8 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 40 $9.40 $12.04 $25,040 3.8 %
 
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 3,490 $25.28 $28.40 $59,070 5.1 %
  29-1020 Dentists (6) $63.73 $68.55 $142,580 14.0 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 30 $19.75 $19.94 $41,470 6.9 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 110 $39.55 $38.41 $79,900 1.5 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 120 $69.52 $68.27 $142,000 11.0 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants (6) $49.50 $46.46 $96,630 9.3 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 50 $23.96 $23.78 $49,460 3.2 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists (6) $27.15 $26.96 $56,080 2.4 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 50 $23.00 $23.32 $48,510 2.3 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 50 $28.42 $31.58 $65,690 14.7 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists (6) $38.81 $37.55 $78,100 2.9 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 110 $22.62 $22.86 $47,550 4.1 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 90 $22.34 $20.60 $42,840 10.7 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 100 $15.30 $14.92 $31,040 1.4 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 50 $18.73 $18.72 $38,930 1.8 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 50 $14.67 $14.42 $30,000 5.1 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 410 $15.44 $15.60 $32,450 1.7 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 100 $14.82 $14.86 $30,910 3.0 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (6) $12.35 $14.69 $30,560 3.0 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 140 $24.80 $24.95 $51,890 3.1 %
 
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 1,860 $11.96 $12.98 $27,010 4.6 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 90 $8.68 $8.86 $18,430 2.3 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 730 $9.84 $10.13 $21,080 5.0 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists 80 $23.18 $22.34 $46,460 8.6 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 450 $16.67 $16.99 $35,340 4.5 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 160 $11.46 $11.78 $24,490 2.8 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 80 $15.76 $15.48 $32,200 2.1 %
 
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 1,690 $20.36 $20.54 $42,720 4.7 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 170 $33.62 $33.25 $69,150 2.5 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 40 $34.66 $34.45 $71,650 5.3 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters (6) $22.23 $21.41 $44,540 4.6 %
  33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 150 $15.69 $15.75 $32,760 3.6 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 60 $22.54 $22.73 $47,290 3.3 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 390 $24.13 $23.48 $48,840 2.2 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 180 $10.40 $11.28 $23,470 4.6 %
  33-9091 Crossing Guards 130 $14.70 $15.20 $31,610 9.1 %
 
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 6,990 $8.28 $9.19 $19,110 1.2 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 40 $12.53 $14.14 $29,420 5.1 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 380 $14.78 $14.68 $30,540 2.5 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 210 $8.27 $8.56 $17,800 3.7 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 240 $11.66 $11.52 $23,960 2.6 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 720 $10.13 $10.19 $21,200 2.6 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 60 $8.30 $8.83 $18,370 3.1 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 350 $9.36 $9.73 $20,240 2.2 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 300 $8.11 $8.86 $18,430 3.8 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,120 $8.16 $8.52 $17,730 2.0 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 220 $7.89 $8.64 $17,980 3.8 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,410 $7.55 $8.49 $17,660 3.0 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 50 $9.58 $9.35 $19,440 3.9 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 250 $7.43 $8.06 $16,760 4.9 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 460 $7.88 $7.96 $16,560 1.5 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 180 $8.00 $8.14 $16,930 2.0 %
 
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 1,990 $10.36 $11.11 $23,110 2.3 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 60 $16.02 $16.68 $34,690 4.0 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 960 $10.98 $11.09 $23,070 3.4 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 380 $9.46 $9.66 $20,100 2.9 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 520 $9.98 $10.70 $22,260 2.9 %
 
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 2,390 $8.76 $10.55 $21,930 2.8 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 90 $15.60 $17.62 $36,660 4.6 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 70 $9.59 $10.15 $21,100 7.3 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 40 $7.77 $8.45 $17,570 7.5 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 170 $7.82 $8.17 $17,000 3.2 %
  39-5011 Barbers (6) $17.23 $15.90 $33,070 8.0 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 240 $9.59 $10.57 $21,980 4.2 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 600 $8.12 $8.31 $17,270 1.5 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 320 $11.64 $13.08 $27,200 11.6 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers (6) $8.87 $10.78 $22,420 2.8 %
 
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 7,950 $10.97 $13.98 $29,070 2.6 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 670 $16.78 $19.92 $41,440 4.4 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 150 $20.90 $27.44 $57,080 12.8 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 2,550 $8.44 $9.63 $20,020 2.2 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 530 $8.36 $9.65 $20,070 6.1 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 180 $14.21 $15.35 $31,920 6.5 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,140 $10.24 $12.41 $25,810 4.6 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 70 $13.65 $14.34 $29,840 4.7 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 190 $16.30 $20.89 $43,460 12.3 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 60 $28.22 $33.74 $70,180 16.5 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 30 $10.89 $11.90 $24,750 11.6 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 120 $26.02 $29.60 $61,580 14.8 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 630 $17.31 $19.00 $39,530 4.0 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 130 $20.69 $21.20 $44,090 3.6 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 60 $9.63 $10.78 $22,420 6.8 %
 
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 16,150 $13.82 $14.29 $29,720 3.3 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 780 $19.23 $20.38 $42,400 1.6 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 40 $10.99 $10.79 $22,440 3.7 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 170 $15.78 $15.59 $32,440 4.4 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 270 $13.17 $13.34 $27,750 3.1 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,240 $14.50 $14.42 $30,000 1.5 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 90 $15.36 $15.05 $31,310 2.6 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 100 $14.80 $14.64 $30,450 2.9 %
  43-3071 Tellers 440 $10.48 $10.53 $21,910 1.2 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 100 $15.93 $15.63 $32,510 4.4 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,010 $14.63 $14.18 $29,490 3.7 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 140 $9.46 $9.85 $20,490 3.8 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 60 $8.89 $9.76 $20,290 4.0 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 150 $9.57 $10.15 $21,100 4.0 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 140 $12.51 $13.17 $27,390 6.2 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 130 $13.85 $14.31 $29,770 4.3 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 100 $10.63 $11.22 $23,340 5.0 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 180 $16.93 $16.68 $34,690 3.4 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 580 $9.87 $10.26 $21,340 2.9 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 30 $8.88 $10.05 $20,900 3.7 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 100 $19.10 $18.05 $37,530 5.0 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 50 $17.71 $17.74 $36,910 4.3 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 260 $10.26 $11.40 $23,710 3.2 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 760 $9.80 $10.87 $22,600 4.1 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 940 $19.71 $21.24 $44,190 5.4 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 310 $16.89 $17.44 $36,280 5.2 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 550 $13.15 $13.38 $27,820 3.1 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,450 $15.86 $15.88 $33,030 3.1 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 110 $13.25 $13.09 $27,220 7.8 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 120 $9.13 $10.08 $20,960 4.7 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 80 $14.58 $14.08 $29,280 5.2 %
  43-9031 Desktop Publishers 30 $12.74 $12.74 $26,490 2.6 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 160 $12.90 $13.32 $27,700 5.9 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service (6) $10.01 $10.55 $21,950 2.0 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 3,790 $12.31 $12.37 $25,740 2.9 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 110 $10.62 $11.08 $23,040 3.1 %
  43-9111 Statistical Assistants 60 $15.30 $14.99 $31,180 2.6 %
 
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 260 $15.49 $15.24 $31,690 6.1 %
  45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 40 $8.99 $10.07 $20,950 9.2 %
  45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators (6) $19.59 $19.11 $39,750 3.6 %
 
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 3,520 $19.05 $19.68 $40,940 2.3 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 330 $24.95 $25.73 $53,530 2.7 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 750 $18.47 $18.80 $39,110 5.8 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 80 $22.01 $21.73 $45,210 8.7 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 310 $12.89 $14.85 $30,890 4.8 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 130 $20.50 $22.01 $45,790 6.3 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 50 $16.19 $17.65 $36,710 9.5 %
  47-2082 Tapers 40 $16.01 $17.49 $36,380 9.4 %
  47-2111 Electricians 370 $28.00 $26.39 $54,900 5.3 %
  47-2121 Glaziers 80 $16.69 $16.34 $33,980 1.8 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 170 $18.29 $18.02 $37,470 3.4 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 130 $23.38 $22.50 $46,800 4.5 %
  47-2181 Roofers 130 $11.61 $13.36 $27,790 8.4 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 150 $20.30 $21.66 $45,060 3.8 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 50 $13.26 $18.43 $38,330 22.4 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 50 $10.87 $11.29 $23,490 3.5 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 70 $10.41 $10.39 $21,620 3.6 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 80 $25.24 $24.43 $50,820 2.3 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers (6) $19.02 $18.81 $39,120 3.0 %
 
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 2,890 $17.68 $17.85 $37,130 1.8 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 240 $23.12 $23.90 $49,720 2.4 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 100 $15.28 $16.02 $33,330 5.1 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 30 $23.47 $22.91 $47,650 3.7 %
  49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 60 $19.03 $18.30 $38,070 4.3 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers (6) $15.83 $16.47 $34,260 2.2 %
  49-3022 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers (6) $12.85 $14.35 $29,840 14.5 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 550 $16.65 $16.83 $35,010 3.9 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 150 $18.61 $18.73 $38,960 5.0 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 40 $21.21 $21.47 $44,660 5.9 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 90 $10.84 $11.79 $24,520 6.0 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 70 $19.04 $19.60 $40,760 8.1 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 50 $18.69 $18.61 $38,700 2.8 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 770 $17.65 $17.18 $35,740 2.9 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 80 $10.70 $11.62 $24,170 2.6 %
 
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 2,720 $12.29 $13.60 $28,280 3.2 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 240 $19.92 $19.17 $39,880 5.2 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 100 $11.63 $13.31 $27,690 6.2 %
  51-3011 Bakers 120 $11.30 $11.85 $24,640 5.3 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 90 $17.87 $16.65 $34,630 5.8 %
  51-3092 Food Batchmakers (6) $11.00 $11.92 $24,800 5.0 %
  51-4041 Machinists 40 $15.73 $16.31 $33,920 4.5 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 80 $12.40 $13.19 $27,440 4.4 %
  51-5011 Bindery Workers 40 $12.49 $13.31 $27,690 5.1 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 30 $13.92 $14.56 $30,290 5.0 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 120 $15.33 $16.00 $33,280 4.1 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 80 $8.25 $8.58 $17,850 2.9 %
  51-7021 Furniture Finishers 30 $12.31 $12.45 $25,890 3.1 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 50 $12.69 $12.97 $26,980 2.5 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 80 $12.19 $13.02 $27,080 5.1 %
  51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 50 $19.93 $22.98 $47,810 10.8 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (6) $8.55 $8.72 $18,130 3.4 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $15.64 $15.17 $31,560 2.3 %
  51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 60 $12.85 $13.30 $27,660 12.2 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 40 $10.03 $10.73 $22,330 6.5 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 100 $9.67 $9.83 $20,440 2.9 %
 
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 4,720 $12.84 $13.90 $28,910 2.9 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 60 $19.11 $20.48 $42,600 4.8 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 110 $24.98 $25.39 $52,800 4.2 %
  53-2012 Commercial Pilots 50 (4) (4) $60,130 16.4 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (6) $18.83 $17.48 $36,370 2.6 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 410 $13.71 $13.50 $28,080 3.2 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 300 $10.98 $13.07 $27,180 13.1 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 800 $15.84 $16.12 $33,520 2.3 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 320 $11.14 $12.35 $25,690 4.4 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 40 $8.25 $10.15 $21,120 15.5 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 70 $9.12 $10.88 $22,620 9.0 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 240 $13.01 $13.34 $27,740 2.8 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 160 $8.81 $9.56 $19,890 3.9 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 940 $9.85 $10.41 $21,650 2.9 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 390 $8.10 $8.78 $18,260 1.8 %

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.

(6) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: May 7, 2004