May 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Corpus Christi, TX 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 Corpus Christi, TX MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Texas. 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 Corpus Christi, TX 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 160,740 $11.47 $14.97 $31,140 2.0 %
 
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 7,560 $29.53 $33.77 $70,240 1.8 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 260 $56.58 $56.07 $116,630 5.9 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 2,800 $30.68 $38.32 $79,700 2.8 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers (7) $32.90 $32.00 $66,560 7.4 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 170 $31.12 $34.11 $70,940 4.3 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 260 $31.36 $38.37 $79,810 5.6 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 50 $22.22 $28.10 $58,440 9.2 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 420 $23.94 $25.40 $52,830 2.8 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 120 $31.43 $33.00 $68,650 3.7 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 400 $30.83 $33.97 $70,660 3.3 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 70 $31.66 $33.30 $69,250 5.2 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 40 $33.25 $34.88 $72,540 5.4 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 120 $38.27 $38.30 $79,660 4.9 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 140 $30.66 $31.82 $66,190 3.2 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 90 $30.81 $30.43 $63,290 4.3 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 320 $28.97 $30.61 $63,670 2.3 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 80 $12.53 $13.86 $28,820 3.4 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 310 (4) (4) $59,280 1.4 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary (7) $32.74 $32.68 $67,980 5.5 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers (7) $39.87 $41.73 $86,800 3.5 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 470 $15.16 $18.16 $37,770 12.9 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 80 $15.05 $13.60 $28,290 12.2 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 360 $30.79 $29.84 $62,070 2.9 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 180 $26.36 $29.32 $60,980 8.4 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 100 $14.70 $16.50 $34,310 4.2 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 260 $34.30 $35.18 $73,180 1.9 %
 
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 4,450 $21.65 $23.08 $48,010 3.0 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 80 $18.25 $20.54 $42,730 8.8 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 280 $20.15 $21.64 $45,000 4.1 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 160 $20.86 $22.17 $46,120 6.2 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 100 $21.30 $23.57 $49,030 4.8 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 240 $31.96 $30.92 $64,310 6.3 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 170 $18.06 $18.26 $37,980 5.4 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 60 $19.79 $20.24 $42,110 3.9 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 120 $18.33 $20.43 $42,490 4.2 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 60 $18.69 $21.01 $43,700 5.1 %
  13-1081 Logisticians 70 $21.78 $25.20 $52,430 7.1 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 320 $24.60 $28.96 $60,240 10.2 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,200 $25.07 $24.81 $51,600 3.0 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 810 $20.16 $22.62 $47,040 6.1 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 80 $13.82 $14.33 $29,810 5.1 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 40 $26.92 $26.61 $55,340 3.4 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 40 $17.01 $17.95 $37,340 6.2 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 60 $21.85 $28.65 $59,590 14.4 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 110 $18.83 $22.45 $46,700 6.0 %
 
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 1,130 $22.85 $24.67 $51,310 4.2 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 150 $22.31 $23.84 $49,590 4.8 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 80 $33.36 $33.99 $70,710 6.1 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 280 $15.66 $16.71 $34,760 3.9 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 260 $30.24 $29.79 $61,970 2.6 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 40 $26.99 $28.85 $60,000 6.1 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 130 $19.82 $21.25 $44,210 4.0 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 80 $23.25 $23.73 $49,360 6.2 %
  15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 30 $20.23 $22.26 $46,300 6.1 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts (7) $23.94 $25.91 $53,880 6.1 %
 
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 2,420 $27.46 $27.16 $56,500 3.2 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval (7) $27.54 $26.15 $54,390 4.2 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 100 $16.97 $20.89 $43,450 12.3 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 110 $35.16 $37.33 $77,650 5.5 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 320 $35.99 $34.36 $71,470 2.5 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 90 $36.87 $39.75 $82,690 8.2 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 70 $31.58 $31.26 $65,030 2.8 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 50 $32.65 $32.71 $68,030 1.7 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 60 $30.05 $26.63 $55,400 7.4 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 130 $33.64 $34.66 $72,100 2.5 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 200 $33.15 $33.36 $69,380 2.0 %
  17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 60 $50.62 $50.05 $104,100 5.8 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 140 $15.55 $15.63 $32,510 6.6 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 100 $20.02 $20.45 $42,530 3.5 %
  17-3019 Drafters, All Other (7) $17.99 $18.16 $37,780 12.2 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 180 $16.49 $16.81 $34,960 5.4 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 200 $23.04 $22.52 $46,830 8.7 %
  17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 120 $25.49 $23.74 $49,380 3.1 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 150 $11.77 $12.10 $25,170 4.6 %
 
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 1,130 $23.56 $25.81 $53,680 4.6 %
  19-2031 Chemists 90 $34.66 $37.61 $78,240 8.4 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 70 $27.15 $33.23 $69,120 13.4 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 40 $55.52 $53.95 $112,220 6.3 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 150 $21.20 $24.00 $49,930 4.9 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 130 $23.39 $24.46 $50,870 9.5 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 210 $23.99 $23.29 $48,450 4.8 %
  19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 140 $22.22 $23.80 $49,500 16.3 %
 
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 1,970 $13.21 $14.21 $29,550 6.2 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 80 $14.16 $14.50 $30,170 3.2 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 300 $24.27 $23.26 $48,370 2.7 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 50 $14.76 $15.00 $31,200 3.2 %
  21-1019 Counselors, All Other 80 $22.36 $20.19 $42,000 6.6 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 250 $15.47 $15.46 $32,150 3.4 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 130 $19.82 $19.31 $40,160 3.3 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 180 $10.56 $11.57 $24,070 6.3 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 90 $14.36 $14.56 $30,290 7.2 %
 
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 1,020 $24.11 $34.86 $72,510 6.9 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 450 $41.12 $53.84 $111,980 10.6 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 340 $16.91 $18.49 $38,470 7.1 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 40 $14.96 $14.94 $31,080 3.0 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (7) $17.99 $17.48 $36,360 2.9 %
 
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 11,030 $17.94 $17.59 $36,590 4.8 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 150 $12.97 $13.70 $28,500 3.8 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 460 $9.05 $11.32 $23,540 9.1 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 330 (4) (4) $39,600 2.0 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,900 (4) (4) $40,010 1.7 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 600 (4) (4) $40,890 1.0 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 100 (4) (4) $40,660 4.7 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers (7) $11.45 $11.92 $24,790 2.5 %
  25-4021 Librarians 140 $22.49 $21.54 $44,800 3.5 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 70 $10.28 $10.55 $21,940 5.7 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 250 $25.51 $25.23 $52,470 3.0 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,570 (4) (4) $17,270 4.3 %
 
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 1,220 $13.74 $16.93 $35,210 7.7 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 110 $15.06 $16.26 $33,810 4.8 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 120 $8.75 $10.00 $20,800 7.1 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts (7) (4) (4) $28,940 17.3 %
  27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 50 $8.20 $11.80 $24,550 11.0 %
  27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 50 $15.10 $16.27 $33,840 2.5 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 90 $21.37 $21.21 $44,120 2.3 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers (7) $22.48 $25.63 $53,310 4.0 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 60 $13.36 $14.21 $29,560 2.2 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 30 $9.40 $9.48 $19,720 7.4 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 50 $9.60 $11.19 $23,280 2.3 %
  27-4021 Photographers 70 $11.09 $11.79 $24,530 4.2 %
 
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 8,920 $20.19 $26.56 $55,240 6.8 %
  29-1021 Dentists, General 100 $51.07 $55.17 $114,750 19.3 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 250 $40.97 $39.11 $81,350 5.8 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 40 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists (7) (5) (5) (5) 11.5 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (7) (5) $86.73 $180,390 10.5 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,720 $23.39 $23.13 $48,110 1.8 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 100 $27.86 $29.45 $61,260 3.7 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 260 $31.85 $31.70 $65,940 2.8 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 110 $19.25 $19.14 $39,800 2.7 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 160 $20.39 $22.69 $47,190 4.6 %
  29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other (7) (5) $78.69 $163,680 14.0 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 160 $19.26 $19.61 $40,790 2.7 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 190 $12.16 $12.48 $25,960 3.1 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 190 $19.88 $21.29 $44,290 16.3 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 40 $26.19 $26.47 $55,070 4.1 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 200 $19.20 $19.55 $40,670 2.2 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 220 $8.92 $9.26 $19,260 3.3 %
  29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 30 $11.48 $12.14 $25,260 7.1 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 430 $10.88 $11.15 $23,190 1.9 %
  29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 60 $13.81 $13.58 $28,240 5.1 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 150 $15.17 $15.64 $32,540 6.1 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (7) $6.75 $7.74 $16,100 14.6 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,810 $15.52 $15.47 $32,180 2.1 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 150 $10.52 $10.92 $22,720 4.8 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 40 $10.63 $10.52 $21,890 5.6 %
  29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (7) $18.60 $20.78 $43,220 8.3 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 70 $27.53 $27.68 $57,580 6.6 %
  29-9091 Athletic Trainers 30 (4) (4) $29,640 7.8 %
  29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other (7) $13.94 $18.27 $37,990 20.0 %
 
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 4,430 $8.38 $9.05 $18,820 2.3 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 450 $6.80 $7.50 $15,600 7.8 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 2,160 $8.01 $8.06 $16,760 1.6 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 110 $19.72 $19.07 $39,660 5.1 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 160 $10.18 $10.27 $21,350 3.2 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 340 $8.03 $8.88 $18,460 15.4 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 540 $9.15 $9.34 $19,430 2.4 %
  31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers (7) $9.68 $9.69 $20,160 2.0 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists (7) $10.14 $10.49 $21,820 2.6 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 250 $10.97 $11.79 $24,520 6.4 %
 
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 3,290 $11.54 $12.37 $25,730 5.7 %
  33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 80 $14.54 $15.73 $32,730 7.0 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 100 $24.17 $23.49 $48,870 10.0 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 40 $21.77 $21.41 $44,540 6.8 %
  33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 40 $17.82 $20.73 $43,110 8.3 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 240 $14.67 $13.83 $28,770 5.4 %
  33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 580 $13.03 $13.13 $27,320 3.6 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 100 $20.40 $22.49 $46,780 10.8 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 340 $13.16 $14.94 $31,080 6.6 %
  33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators 50 $15.53 $15.90 $33,080 3.6 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 1,330 $7.01 $8.11 $16,870 4.6 %
  33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 90 $7.27 $7.49 $15,580 4.2 %
  33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 90 $12.96 $14.48 $30,110 2.1 %
 
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 14,900 $6.57 $7.28 $15,150 2.9 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 120 $9.69 $9.92 $20,630 3.7 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 1,270 $10.49 $11.35 $23,610 4.3 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 1,230 $6.34 $6.32 $13,140 3.0 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 490 $6.89 $7.51 $15,630 4.6 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 1,030 $7.87 $8.23 $17,110 6.4 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (7) $8.70 $9.16 $19,050 7.7 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 710 $6.91 $7.26 $15,090 3.8 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 670 $6.51 $7.37 $15,330 7.8 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 3,150 $6.26 $6.25 $12,990 1.6 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 1,250 $6.58 $6.58 $13,690 6.1 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,960 $6.33 $7.11 $14,800 5.8 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 210 $6.79 $6.82 $14,180 3.9 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 590 $6.31 $6.32 $13,140 2.4 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 500 $6.43 $6.49 $13,510 3.4 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 350 $6.55 $6.61 $13,750 2.6 %
 
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 5,060 $7.36 $7.97 $16,570 2.0 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 210 $10.40 $11.35 $23,610 3.8 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 50 $13.80 $14.35 $29,850 4.3 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,080 $6.90 $7.59 $15,790 2.4 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,630 $7.10 $7.01 $14,570 2.3 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 130 $12.64 $12.72 $26,450 6.8 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 860 $8.49 $8.80 $18,310 4.6 %
  37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 30 $8.11 $8.77 $18,240 10.3 %
  37-3019 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other (7) $6.33 $6.98 $14,510 6.7 %
 
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 5,310 $6.39 $6.95 $14,460 3.3 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 90 $10.48 $11.26 $23,420 5.4 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 140 $6.57 $7.41 $15,420 8.7 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 110 $6.90 $6.82 $14,190 3.3 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants (7) $6.71 $7.09 $14,750 7.0 %
  39-3099 Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other 80 $7.54 $8.11 $16,860 8.6 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 410 $8.59 $10.18 $21,180 6.1 %
  39-6032 Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants and Baggage Porters 40 $6.63 $9.01 $18,740 12.7 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 410 $6.46 $6.64 $13,810 2.3 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 3,450 $6.17 $6.13 $12,740 3.2 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 50 $8.95 $9.95 $20,690 12.3 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 120 $9.79 $10.45 $21,740 4.6 %
 
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 16,870 $9.05 $12.39 $25,770 2.7 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,650 $15.06 $18.20 $37,860 4.9 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 340 $24.42 $28.10 $58,460 6.0 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 4,590 $7.15 $7.54 $15,680 1.9 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 830 $8.79 $10.81 $22,470 5.6 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 280 $13.35 $14.44 $30,030 10.4 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 5,650 $8.39 $10.01 $20,820 3.6 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 110 $12.01 $14.61 $30,380 4.6 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 360 $22.68 $21.34 $44,390 10.8 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 60 $23.91 $29.47 $61,290 11.6 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents (7) $13.51 $13.46 $27,990 9.2 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 250 $16.01 $18.50 $38,470 8.0 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 230 $24.05 $26.53 $55,190 8.6 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,210 $19.13 $20.26 $42,140 3.8 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 90 $7.13 $7.87 $16,370 7.0 %
  41-9021 Real Estate Brokers 40 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 250 $18.48 $19.21 $39,950 7.4 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers (7) $34.67 $36.40 $75,720 18.0 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers (7) $8.65 $10.76 $22,380 21.0 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 60 $12.12 $17.93 $37,290 11.4 %
 
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 27,920 $10.56 $11.69 $24,310 2.1 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,970 $16.49 $17.63 $36,670 2.2 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 430 $7.91 $8.18 $17,010 5.7 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 420 $9.52 $10.12 $21,040 4.3 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 870 $10.80 $10.67 $22,190 5.2 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,060 $11.59 $12.06 $25,090 1.9 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 310 $11.10 $11.10 $23,090 7.7 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 280 $11.98 $12.86 $26,750 4.9 %
  43-3071 Tellers 580 $10.07 $10.01 $20,810 2.2 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (7) $11.34 $11.55 $24,020 2.1 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 4,050 $8.61 $9.43 $19,620 3.2 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 310 $8.41 $9.41 $19,570 5.5 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 340 $6.82 $6.98 $14,510 2.7 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 200 $9.04 $9.23 $19,190 3.2 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 170 $13.66 $13.60 $28,300 2.8 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (7) $15.13 $15.45 $32,140 11.2 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 240 $8.79 $10.22 $21,250 7.4 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 200 $12.59 $12.86 $26,750 2.5 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,560 $8.33 $8.69 $18,070 2.0 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 70 $11.48 $13.13 $27,320 5.2 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 370 $14.99 $15.51 $32,270 5.8 %
  43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents (7) $17.52 $16.95 $35,260 3.9 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 160 $8.00 $8.20 $17,050 3.2 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 80 $10.28 $11.04 $22,960 7.4 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 280 $14.78 $15.13 $31,470 4.2 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 50 $13.90 $14.22 $29,570 6.4 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 80 $19.69 $19.71 $41,000 2.7 %
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 340 $22.08 $21.66 $45,050 2.8 %
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 210 $19.25 $18.46 $38,400 3.0 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 380 $21.64 $21.30 $44,310 3.1 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 720 $9.88 $10.72 $22,290 3.2 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,200 $9.45 $10.25 $21,310 3.6 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 250 $8.62 $10.03 $20,870 9.5 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 2,000 $13.56 $14.69 $30,560 3.2 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 210 $15.75 $16.44 $34,200 4.5 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 110 $11.39 $11.43 $23,770 5.5 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 2,550 $10.79 $11.15 $23,190 1.6 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 110 $14.67 $14.01 $29,140 5.4 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 280 $8.91 $9.51 $19,790 4.2 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 30 $10.40 $12.18 $25,330 12.6 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 100 $14.23 $14.25 $29,630 3.2 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 60 $9.15 $9.47 $19,700 5.4 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 3,360 $9.04 $9.43 $19,620 2.1 %
  43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 70 $12.53 $13.54 $28,170 9.0 %
 
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 310 $8.21 $9.28 $19,310 12.5 %
  45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 40 $8.31 $8.61 $17,900 8.6 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 140 $6.32 $6.28 $13,070 5.1 %
 
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 10,490 $13.67 $14.79 $30,770 2.7 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 870 $21.09 $22.74 $47,300 4.6 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 200 $15.30 $14.35 $29,850 9.6 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 600 $12.41 $13.33 $27,720 4.0 %
  47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters (7) $14.08 $13.16 $27,370 4.6 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 250 $10.54 $10.97 $22,810 4.2 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,320 $9.43 $9.89 $20,570 2.9 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 90 $10.80 $11.19 $23,270 6.9 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 600 $11.20 $11.52 $23,970 4.6 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 50 $9.87 $10.15 $21,100 6.9 %
  47-2082 Tapers 30 $9.78 $9.79 $20,360 3.2 %
  47-2111 Electricians 720 $19.13 $18.88 $39,270 2.9 %
  47-2121 Glaziers 80 $12.04 $11.90 $24,760 2.5 %
  47-2132 Insulation Workers, Mechanical 180 $16.97 $16.91 $35,170 6.0 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 430 $11.30 $12.93 $26,890 7.3 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers 100 $12.01 $13.02 $27,090 13.6 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 590 $17.05 $18.19 $37,830 5.0 %
  47-2181 Roofers 60 $10.54 $10.69 $22,240 2.7 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 420 $19.02 $17.81 $37,050 13.1 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers (7) $12.93 $13.70 $28,490 5.0 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 110 $11.24 $10.95 $22,790 5.9 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 230 $10.06 $10.54 $21,920 2.3 %
  47-3014 Helpers—Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 70 $7.96 $8.25 $17,160 4.7 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 160 $9.66 $10.06 $20,930 3.2 %
  47-3016 Helpers—Roofers 50 $7.76 $7.73 $16,080 3.0 %
  47-3019 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other (7) $8.68 $8.36 $17,380 6.3 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 70 $19.55 $20.73 $43,120 7.1 %
  47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 60 $12.71 $13.03 $27,110 4.0 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers (7) $11.59 $11.38 $23,680 2.1 %
  47-5011 Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (7) $15.18 $16.47 $34,250 4.3 %
  47-5012 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (7) $15.85 $15.86 $33,000 2.1 %
  47-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining 190 $18.44 $18.09 $37,630 5.3 %
  47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 290 $11.48 $12.11 $25,190 4.8 %
  47-5081 Helpers—Extraction Workers 120 $8.57 $9.65 $20,070 8.7 %
 
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 10,290 $15.19 $16.22 $33,740 3.9 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 990 $21.66 $23.40 $48,680 2.9 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 120 $12.59 $13.67 $28,440 5.5 %
  49-2093 Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment (7) $15.55 $17.54 $36,490 4.2 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 230 $18.22 $18.12 $37,690 9.1 %
  49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 80 $13.85 $15.38 $32,000 6.1 %
  49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 1,150 $21.30 $20.53 $42,710 3.3 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 220 $14.62 $16.25 $33,790 4.7 %
  49-3022 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers (7) $15.59 $15.38 $31,990 5.5 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 950 $13.84 $14.53 $30,220 4.0 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 900 $16.03 $15.48 $32,200 5.3 %
  49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 30 $13.91 $14.15 $29,430 4.2 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 140 $13.96 $14.38 $29,920 5.5 %
  49-3051 Motorboat Mechanics 40 $12.32 $12.67 $26,350 10.4 %
  49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 50 $11.63 $11.77 $24,490 6.6 %
  49-3092 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians (7) $10.24 $12.55 $26,100 22.0 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 50 $9.29 $9.32 $19,390 6.1 %
  49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 140 $22.67 $21.61 $44,940 4.1 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 430 $15.77 $16.55 $34,420 4.5 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 390 $15.37 $16.71 $34,750 5.2 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,870 $10.69 $11.84 $24,630 3.0 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 90 $9.55 $10.11 $21,040 6.2 %
  49-9044 Millwrights (7) $14.56 $15.28 $31,770 12.0 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 90 $17.00 $18.06 $37,570 3.8 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (7) $13.09 $14.49 $30,140 10.4 %
  49-9069 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other 40 $20.92 $19.99 $41,570 10.2 %
  49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 90 $10.83 $11.44 $23,800 4.6 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 460 $9.59 $9.74 $20,250 2.7 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 80 $11.92 $13.18 $27,410 10.4 %
 
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 9,930 $12.69 $14.70 $30,580 5.2 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 680 $20.26 $22.05 $45,860 3.0 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (7) $14.32 $13.79 $28,690 4.8 %
  51-2091 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators 80 $9.97 $10.65 $22,150 5.8 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 330 $10.39 $11.31 $23,530 6.2 %
  51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 120 $8.34 $9.58 $19,930 4.8 %
  51-3011 Bakers 60 $7.41 $8.03 $16,710 6.2 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 90 $13.48 $13.34 $27,740 4.2 %
  51-3092 Food Batchmakers 100 $6.22 $6.28 $13,060 3.1 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 90 $11.83 $12.44 $25,880 8.7 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 130 $8.47 $9.58 $19,930 7.8 %
  51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $14.54 $14.68 $30,540 7.3 %
  51-4041 Machinists 420 $19.49 $18.50 $38,470 7.3 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 990 $13.56 $13.75 $28,590 2.6 %
  51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 $13.06 $13.33 $27,730 6.2 %
  51-4193 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 90 $21.60 $19.69 $40,950 6.9 %
  51-5021 Job Printers 60 $12.92 $12.94 $26,920 3.8 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 50 $12.21 $12.36 $25,700 1.8 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 70 $9.71 $10.17 $21,160 3.9 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 270 $7.02 $7.11 $14,790 2.5 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 130 $6.91 $7.05 $14,660 5.1 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 70 $8.19 $8.69 $18,060 6.0 %
  51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 40 $9.81 $10.35 $21,540 9.0 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 90 $9.18 $10.05 $20,900 6.9 %
  51-7021 Furniture Finishers (7) $9.09 $9.20 $19,140 2.5 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 130 $13.98 $15.48 $32,200 9.7 %
  51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators 260 $28.58 $28.11 $58,470 5.3 %
  51-8092 Gas Plant Operators (7) $18.97 $17.48 $36,360 9.6 %
  51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers 1,020 $24.84 $24.68 $51,330 2.9 %
  51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (7) $19.44 $21.06 $43,800 9.3 %
  51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 50 $9.17 $9.01 $18,740 2.7 %
  51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (7) $9.31 $9.37 $19,500 4.8 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $11.42 $10.86 $22,580 7.0 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 930 $14.13 $15.42 $32,080 8.2 %
  51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians (7) $10.10 $12.14 $25,250 3.2 %
  51-9083 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 40 $9.14 $9.07 $18,870 5.0 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (7) $8.34 $8.53 $17,750 5.3 %
  51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 100 $14.50 $15.38 $32,000 3.8 %
  51-9131 Photographic Process Workers 50 $9.36 $9.80 $20,390 10.9 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 470 $7.54 $7.53 $15,660 2.6 %
  51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 180 $9.93 $11.34 $23,590 11.8 %
 
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 11,100 $10.94 $12.30 $25,580 3.2 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 150 $14.92 $16.14 $33,580 5.0 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 470 $21.10 $24.05 $50,010 5.2 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (7) $12.13 $11.81 $24,560 3.7 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 530 $9.79 $9.55 $19,870 4.8 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 630 $6.78 $8.03 $16,700 10.4 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 2,070 $14.00 $14.02 $29,160 3.7 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 1,110 $9.38 $9.90 $20,600 3.7 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 80 $7.70 $7.88 $16,390 4.0 %
  53-5011 Sailors and Marine Oilers 50 $15.23 $14.70 $30,570 9.0 %
  53-5021 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 100 $20.46 $25.85 $53,780 15.4 %
  53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants (7) $6.92 $7.60 $15,810 5.6 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 100 $7.47 $7.98 $16,600 5.4 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 70 $22.76 $21.10 $43,880 4.2 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators (7) $10.80 $11.38 $23,660 5.0 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 390 $10.18 $10.97 $22,810 4.6 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 700 $8.03 $8.78 $18,260 7.5 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,700 $8.52 $8.81 $18,320 1.9 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 140 $7.24 $7.51 $15,630 4.0 %
  53-7073 Wellhead Pumpers (7) $13.17 $13.34 $27,740 3.7 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (7) $10.85 $12.24 $25,450 3.4 %

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