May 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Asheville, NC 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 Asheville, NC MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in North Carolina. 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 Asheville, NC 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 108,800 $11.99 $15.27 $31,770 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 4,890 $28.57 $33.93 $70,580 1.6 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 70 (5) $73.02 $151,880 5.7 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,590 $33.60 $40.36 $83,960 2.5 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 100 $31.58 $33.21 $69,090 4.4 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 300 $33.21 $38.56 $80,210 4.4 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 50 $21.22 $23.14 $48,130 4.6 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 130 $24.19 $25.16 $52,330 1.9 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 100 $30.67 $34.76 $72,300 4.7 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 330 $31.63 $34.01 $70,740 2.5 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 40 $24.89 $27.04 $56,230 3.1 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 130 $31.62 $31.52 $65,570 2.3 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 70 $29.68 $30.39 $63,220 4.9 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 40 $28.26 $31.72 $65,980 6.2 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 220 $26.97 $32.45 $67,500 10.7 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 60 $16.35 $17.87 $37,170 3.0 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 190 (4) (4) $58,170 2.2 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 110 $23.50 $25.49 $53,030 2.4 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 80 $37.86 $37.52 $78,040 1.6 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 250 $16.08 $18.34 $38,140 8.0 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors (7) $20.21 $33.25 $69,160 10.6 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 70 $15.63 $19.10 $39,720 11.7 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 50 $25.21 $28.82 $59,940 7.9 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 150 $18.33 $20.90 $43,460 9.2 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 140 $27.34 $29.24 $60,830 3.3 %
 
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 2,580 $19.89 $22.32 $46,430 3.1 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 140 $17.73 $20.14 $41,890 4.6 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 200 $19.42 $20.71 $43,080 2.6 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 90 $19.84 $20.36 $42,350 7.2 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 40 $17.61 $18.85 $39,200 3.7 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 140 $21.53 $22.83 $47,500 4.1 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 190 $14.65 $17.02 $35,410 3.5 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 40 $20.92 $21.25 $44,210 2.8 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 70 $18.36 $19.07 $39,660 2.8 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 60 $26.14 $26.36 $54,840 3.2 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 50 $21.46 $27.88 $57,990 8.6 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 40 $16.70 $17.85 $37,130 2.9 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 320 $22.34 $23.61 $49,100 3.0 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 510 $22.50 $26.51 $55,140 6.7 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 40 $17.18 $18.66 $38,810 8.1 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 40 $27.81 $27.82 $57,860 6.5 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 90 $26.58 $28.30 $58,870 6.0 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 260 $14.59 $18.39 $38,240 14.4 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 40 $22.90 $24.53 $51,030 12.1 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers (7) $12.39 $12.84 $26,710 6.4 %
  13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 40 $22.46 $22.40 $46,600 3.9 %
 
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 1,560 $14.66 $18.90 $39,310 11.9 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 90 $23.27 $24.92 $51,820 6.2 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 80 $30.72 $31.45 $65,410 11.7 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 50 $33.20 $34.30 $71,330 6.3 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 180 $31.39 $34.23 $71,210 11.4 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 50 $27.79 $31.39 $65,290 3.2 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 110 $25.66 $26.93 $56,000 3.9 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 30 $19.36 $21.84 $45,430 10.3 %
 
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 1,430 $22.01 $23.14 $48,120 1.9 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 50 $22.48 $25.25 $52,510 4.0 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects (7) $20.84 $24.68 $51,330 15.8 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 80 $19.04 $20.90 $43,470 9.2 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 140 $26.23 $27.22 $56,610 2.4 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 90 $29.37 $29.03 $60,380 2.3 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 40 $29.21 $31.99 $66,540 7.3 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 40 $25.15 $26.07 $54,230 2.7 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 100 $26.69 $28.49 $59,260 5.3 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 130 $29.33 $28.55 $59,380 2.3 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 80 $17.05 $18.31 $38,090 4.7 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 40 $22.18 $21.41 $44,540 1.9 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 140 $16.18 $16.95 $35,260 5.1 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 60 $23.08 $22.14 $46,040 2.1 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 110 $13.88 $14.12 $29,380 4.3 %
 
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 (7) $23.27 $26.18 $54,450 4.9 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 30 $17.37 $18.13 $37,710 4.5 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 70 $26.95 $29.48 $61,310 3.8 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 100 $22.16 $26.90 $55,950 6.0 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 40 $16.23 $16.43 $34,170 2.1 %
 
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 1,540 $14.94 $15.69 $32,640 2.9 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 180 $16.79 $18.46 $38,390 3.2 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 230 $12.62 $14.45 $30,050 11.3 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 310 $15.94 $16.28 $33,860 2.7 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 120 $17.67 $17.35 $36,090 4.3 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 60 $16.72 $17.36 $36,110 3.7 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 70 $15.31 $15.49 $32,220 2.8 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 400 $12.25 $12.36 $25,710 3.1 %
  21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 40 $13.34 $14.56 $30,280 4.8 %
 
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 690 $17.40 $29.28 $60,900 19.9 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 270 $47.23 $52.75 $109,710 8.5 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 340 $10.98 $12.26 $25,510 8.9 %
 
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 5,900 $17.11 $17.36 $36,120 2.4 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $48,670 4.9 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $46,270 3.2 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $45,550 1.7 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $50,450 3.7 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $47,060 2.1 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 140 (4) (4) $38,390 1.7 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $43,330 3.4 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $41,190 1.8 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $43,310 1.6 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $40,550 3.7 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 480 $9.22 $10.06 $20,920 3.8 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 140 (4) (4) $41,070 4.8 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 660 (4) (4) $40,230 2.0 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 970 (4) (4) $42,070 1.6 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 70 $12.74 $15.22 $31,670 8.0 %
  25-4021 Librarians 120 $20.50 $20.84 $43,350 3.0 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 60 $11.58 $12.24 $25,470 3.5 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 130 $19.06 $19.71 $41,000 8.2 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 980 (4) (4) $19,250 1.5 %
  25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 100 $16.23 $18.97 $39,450 6.3 %
 
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 1,020 $14.36 $15.92 $33,110 4.6 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 80 $10.38 $11.21 $23,310 11.4 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 120 $14.01 $16.03 $33,340 5.0 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 30 $13.49 $13.14 $27,340 5.0 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 100 (4) (4) $30,370 3.1 %
  27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 60 $10.76 $13.46 $27,990 4.4 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 80 $15.25 $17.15 $35,670 4.8 %
  27-3041 Editors 80 $19.90 $21.30 $44,300 2.9 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 60 $26.69 $27.63 $57,470 3.6 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 50 $15.55 $16.09 $33,460 7.2 %
  27-4021 Photographers 50 (7) (7) (7) (7)
 
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 8,080 $22.78 $29.87 $62,130 9.0 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 60 $18.13 $18.77 $39,030 3.9 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 230 $40.21 $39.26 $81,670 2.0 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (7) (5) $77.51 $161,230 8.0 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 50 $56.11 $64.14 $133,410 8.2 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 130 (5) $93.07 $193,590 7.6 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 110 $53.93 $64.45 $134,050 11.5 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 270 $36.84 $34.84 $72,460 12.8 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 80 $25.90 $26.91 $55,980 4.1 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 150 $26.31 $27.29 $56,770 1.7 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians (7) $32.56 $35.08 $72,960 7.2 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 170 $26.07 $26.76 $55,650 6.2 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 230 $17.83 $18.17 $37,800 2.2 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 210 $11.09 $11.04 $22,960 4.2 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 190 $8.72 $9.97 $20,740 13.0 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 620 $15.25 $15.18 $31,570 2.3 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 340 $10.46 $11.72 $24,380 6.1 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 50 $13.72 $14.48 $30,120 4.6 %
  29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 50 $17.80 $18.15 $37,750 6.3 %
 
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 4,660 $9.77 $10.27 $21,360 2.9 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 1,410 $8.44 $8.82 $18,350 2.4 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,830 $9.73 $9.66 $20,080 2.1 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 80 $15.77 $15.68 $32,620 4.1 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 40 $9.73 $10.12 $21,050 4.6 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 290 $13.50 $13.91 $28,940 9.2 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 550 $10.99 $11.10 $23,080 6.6 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 170 $13.37 $13.49 $28,060 5.6 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 80 $14.02 $14.22 $29,580 8.3 %
 
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 2,330 $12.72 $13.75 $28,600 4.5 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 70 $17.92 $20.68 $43,010 6.0 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 40 $21.55 $23.91 $49,720 2.9 %
  33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 300 $13.02 $13.32 $27,710 3.1 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 100 $17.48 $20.61 $42,870 7.3 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 390 $15.51 $16.14 $33,570 3.9 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 800 $9.70 $10.19 $21,200 4.2 %
  33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 100 $8.59 $8.58 $17,840 2.1 %
  33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 70 $13.40 $15.19 $31,590 3.3 %
 
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 11,430 $7.60 $8.33 $17,330 2.6 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 110 $14.57 $15.52 $32,290 9.9 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 1,020 $12.60 $12.70 $26,420 3.1 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 380 $7.17 $7.09 $14,750 6.8 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 340 $9.51 $10.08 $20,970 3.3 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 830 $9.52 $9.62 $20,000 2.0 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 160 $7.17 $7.50 $15,590 4.4 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 610 $7.94 $8.02 $16,690 2.8 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 270 $9.04 $8.79 $18,280 4.1 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,950 $6.74 $7.06 $14,690 3.7 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 350 $7.61 $7.52 $15,650 2.6 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,620 $6.52 $8.12 $16,890 8.3 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 260 $6.87 $7.08 $14,720 5.3 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 610 $6.97 $7.10 $14,770 3.6 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 520 $7.71 $7.60 $15,800 2.6 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 390 $7.72 $7.76 $16,150 3.2 %
 
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 3,680 $9.13 $9.93 $20,660 2.2 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 200 $12.70 $14.87 $30,920 6.2 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 110 $16.15 $17.02 $35,400 7.2 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,630 $9.00 $9.37 $19,480 3.2 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,040 $8.13 $8.26 $17,180 2.6 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 80 $15.70 $16.32 $33,950 3.8 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 580 $9.97 $10.29 $21,410 3.3 %
 
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 2,530 $8.11 $9.00 $18,730 2.6 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 80 $15.01 $15.97 $33,220 4.0 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 90 $6.66 $7.01 $14,580 6.6 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 400 $7.28 $7.39 $15,380 3.7 %
  39-4021 Funeral Attendants 50 $10.21 $10.97 $22,820 10.6 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 180 $10.37 $11.17 $23,230 10.8 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 560 $7.94 $8.16 $16,970 4.4 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides (7) $7.20 $7.35 $15,290 5.0 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 190 $11.73 $12.34 $25,670 4.1 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 230 $9.93 $10.59 $22,030 2.1 %
  39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 80 $6.17 $6.47 $13,450 5.0 %
 
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 12,540 $9.58 $12.88 $26,800 2.6 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,390 $13.53 $16.11 $33,510 4.3 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 320 $26.62 $31.23 $64,960 7.6 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 3,390 $7.55 $7.70 $16,010 1.7 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 300 $9.92 $11.16 $23,210 5.2 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 210 $10.78 $11.71 $24,360 5.5 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 4,240 $8.53 $10.33 $21,480 3.1 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 100 $14.53 $17.71 $36,830 7.2 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 170 $20.35 $23.11 $48,070 12.1 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 100 $27.92 $42.02 $87,410 15.8 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 60 $14.72 $16.14 $33,570 12.5 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 160 $17.56 $19.98 $41,560 5.0 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 500 $17.42 $19.19 $39,910 5.8 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,100 $16.83 $20.64 $42,930 5.2 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 90 $9.41 $11.10 $23,090 9.4 %
  41-9021 Real Estate Brokers 50 $10.91 $13.37 $27,820 8.6 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 70 $16.13 $19.04 $39,600 6.9 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers 60 $30.39 $31.50 $65,520 2.5 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 170 $8.29 $9.11 $18,950 1.9 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 60 $12.97 $13.65 $28,390 7.1 %
 
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 16,860 $11.71 $12.62 $26,260 1.5 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,040 $16.45 $19.09 $39,710 4.1 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 150 $10.71 $10.56 $21,960 1.9 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 230 $12.22 $13.69 $28,470 4.3 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 460 $11.86 $12.18 $25,330 1.7 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,340 $12.75 $13.05 $27,150 1.4 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 150 $12.79 $12.89 $26,810 3.0 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 60 $13.84 $13.87 $28,850 1.4 %
  43-3071 Tellers 430 $10.87 $11.19 $23,280 1.8 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,460 $10.70 $11.84 $24,640 3.2 %
  43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 260 $13.64 $13.69 $28,480 2.4 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 70 $9.95 $9.74 $20,260 2.2 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (7) $9.14 $10.07 $20,940 7.8 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 70 $12.74 $12.93 $26,900 4.4 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 40 $11.07 $11.45 $23,810 5.5 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 120 $10.54 $11.30 $23,500 2.4 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 120 $13.01 $13.52 $28,110 2.6 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 690 $9.90 $10.14 $21,100 1.6 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 210 $10.35 $10.51 $21,850 3.3 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 200 $16.32 $17.12 $35,620 2.9 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (7) $9.44 $9.53 $19,830 3.3 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 100 $12.66 $13.04 $27,130 2.9 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 110 $11.83 $13.54 $28,160 11.0 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 30 $13.18 $13.41 $27,880 4.4 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 70 $19.33 $19.23 $40,000 3.3 %
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 290 $20.32 $19.95 $41,490 2.5 %
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 180 $19.18 $18.77 $39,040 (7)
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 220 $15.46 $16.49 $34,290 2.0 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 700 $10.76 $11.11 $23,110 1.5 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,320 $9.33 $9.64 $20,060 1.1 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 40 $11.50 $12.47 $25,940 3.4 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,270 $14.50 $15.08 $31,360 2.3 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 150 $14.70 $14.92 $31,030 6.7 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 740 $12.14 $12.43 $25,860 3.3 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,170 $11.70 $11.97 $24,910 1.6 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 80 $12.71 $13.56 $28,200 2.4 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 100 $11.20 $11.17 $23,230 2.2 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 40 $10.81 $12.61 $26,220 4.5 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,070 $10.11 $10.34 $21,500 2.4 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer (7) $10.83 $10.81 $22,480 4.7 %
  43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 90 $11.75 $12.80 $26,630 5.9 %
 
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 4,490 $13.20 $13.95 $29,020 1.5 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 550 $19.26 $19.38 $40,320 1.8 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 740 $13.71 $13.80 $28,710 2.6 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 40 $12.08 $12.28 $25,540 4.9 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 520 $10.22 $10.57 $21,990 3.9 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (7) $12.47 $12.62 $26,250 2.7 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 260 $12.73 $13.13 $27,300 2.6 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (7) $12.92 $13.47 $28,010 8.4 %
  47-2111 Electricians (7) $15.67 $16.43 $34,170 2.3 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 150 $12.23 $12.19 $25,350 2.0 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers 40 $12.02 $12.36 $25,700 5.5 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 220 $14.33 $14.85 $30,890 4.2 %
  47-2181 Roofers 90 $11.62 $11.81 $24,560 4.1 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 160 $13.82 $13.56 $28,200 3.5 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters (7) $9.98 $10.14 $21,100 4.5 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 180 $10.73 $10.79 $22,450 1.9 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 60 $11.43 $11.44 $23,790 3.5 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 80 $18.03 $19.33 $40,210 3.7 %
  47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other 70 $11.26 $12.20 $25,380 9.4 %
 
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 3,800 $15.32 $16.26 $33,820 1.7 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 380 $20.89 $21.91 $45,570 2.8 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 70 $13.46 $13.56 $28,210 2.1 %
  49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 50 $15.27 $15.56 $32,360 8.0 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 100 $17.73 $21.32 $44,340 3.9 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 490 $16.36 $17.18 $35,740 5.9 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 160 $14.81 $14.95 $31,100 2.4 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 80 $17.08 $17.07 $35,510 1.5 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 40 $13.71 $13.51 $28,100 8.1 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 310 $15.43 $15.51 $32,260 3.4 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 90 $15.65 $16.78 $34,900 1.8 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,160 $13.54 $14.21 $29,550 2.0 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 60 $16.79 $16.90 $35,140 4.2 %
  49-9044 Millwrights 90 $16.60 $16.83 $35,010 6.6 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 190 $23.12 $22.08 $45,920 2.6 %
  49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers (7) $12.94 $12.97 $26,980 8.4 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 140 $10.25 $11.68 $24,290 5.1 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 50 $10.11 $11.13 $23,160 6.1 %
 
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 10,190 $11.81 $12.45 $25,900 1.4 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 710 $17.75 $18.73 $38,950 1.3 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 860 $12.10 $11.87 $24,680 2.3 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 140 $13.28 $14.26 $29,670 3.5 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 1,750 $10.08 $10.79 $22,440 3.8 %
  51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 190 $8.44 $8.70 $18,100 5.2 %
  51-3011 Bakers 160 $8.99 $9.22 $19,170 2.0 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 90 $11.42 $11.56 $24,050 3.8 %
  51-3092 Food Batchmakers 50 $8.35 $9.40 $19,550 5.7 %
  51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 90 $11.71 $12.25 $25,490 6.2 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 220 $12.84 $12.68 $26,380 2.8 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 60 $13.36 $13.32 $27,720 2.3 %
  51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $15.27 $14.83 $30,840 3.5 %
  51-4041 Machinists 400 $15.70 $15.77 $32,810 2.6 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 420 $7.98 $9.59 $19,950 6.1 %
  51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $15.14 $14.88 $30,950 3.2 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 150 $19.13 $18.89 $39,290 1.5 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 190 $12.43 $12.79 $26,600 4.1 %
  51-5011 Bindery Workers 40 $12.19 $11.97 $24,900 3.4 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 90 $13.25 $14.02 $29,150 2.4 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 120 $13.68 $14.56 $30,290 3.1 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 210 $7.98 $8.08 $16,810 3.5 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 40 $8.90 $9.24 $19,220 4.7 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 260 $10.02 $9.90 $20,590 2.6 %
  51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 80 $10.72 $14.44 $30,030 16.1 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 60 $12.70 $13.01 $27,060 3.8 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 70 $14.24 $14.41 $29,980 5.5 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 50 $11.22 $11.80 $24,540 3.3 %
  51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 30 $8.66 $10.16 $21,130 3.6 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 50 $12.05 $12.16 $25,300 8.7 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 710 $11.68 $12.32 $25,630 2.7 %
  51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians (7) $18.65 $21.22 $44,130 27.2 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $12.69 $13.42 $27,910 4.2 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators (7) $8.89 $8.57 $17,820 8.0 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 370 $8.97 $9.49 $19,750 3.7 %
  51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 200 $9.53 $10.54 $21,930 3.3 %
 
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 7,890 $10.18 $11.72 $24,380 2.5 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 170 $14.14 $16.18 $33,650 3.0 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 220 $18.63 $20.24 $42,090 2.8 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 620 $10.20 $11.67 $24,270 7.8 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 970 $13.89 $15.02 $31,240 3.1 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 810 $11.92 $15.31 $31,850 10.9 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 80 $8.89 $8.59 $17,860 3.9 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 90 $9.18 $9.58 $19,930 4.2 %
  53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 60 $8.68 $9.25 $19,230 2.9 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 70 $15.76 $17.01 $35,370 10.5 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 530 $10.82 $11.95 $24,850 3.6 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 90 $9.07 $8.65 $18,000 6.6 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,860 $8.58 $9.72 $20,220 4.0 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 90 $8.99 $9.09 $18,910 2.4 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 1,120 $8.48 $8.37 $17,400 2.8 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 60 $10.21 $10.25 $21,310 5.2 %

About May 2004 National, State, and Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.

(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.

(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.

(4) 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.

(7) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: June 02, 2005