May 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Fort Collins-Loveland, CO 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 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Colorado. 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 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO 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 121,580 $14.11 $17.69 $36,790 2.2 %
 
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 5,650 $35.29 $38.97 $81,070 1.8 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 60 (5) $75.68 $157,420 5.8 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,900 $36.61 $42.82 $89,070 2.6 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 60 $20.62 $21.68 $45,090 6.4 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 220 $31.85 $35.56 $73,960 6.5 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 190 $40.20 $48.35 $100,570 8.6 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 70 $26.33 $31.80 $66,150 10.0 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 160 $30.82 $30.86 $64,200 2.3 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 200 $45.81 $48.40 $100,670 4.6 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 270 $40.20 $44.38 $92,310 4.0 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 30 $29.90 $30.49 $63,410 8.4 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 40 $33.82 $34.67 $72,120 3.8 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 110 $32.49 $36.99 $76,940 5.6 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 40 $36.51 $36.77 $76,470 2.8 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 60 $27.44 $31.59 $65,700 5.1 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 290 $27.28 $29.22 $60,770 4.0 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 70 $15.18 $16.42 $34,160 6.3 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 190 (4) (4) $70,540 4.2 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary (7) $34.20 $37.05 $77,060 7.1 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 370 $41.50 $43.21 $89,870 4.1 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 190 $20.34 $31.15 $64,790 19.7 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 180 $34.38 $38.63 $80,340 5.1 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 110 $44.40 $44.59 $92,750 3.6 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (7) $20.95 $26.81 $55,760 20.3 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 90 $23.92 $26.49 $55,090 5.7 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 350 $38.33 $39.63 $82,420 3.1 %
 
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 4,320 $23.18 $25.87 $53,800 2.3 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 140 $14.51 $17.90 $37,240 8.7 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 320 $21.22 $22.59 $46,980 2.2 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 50 $23.66 $23.63 $49,160 4.5 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 140 $24.78 $25.76 $53,570 3.0 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 280 $22.67 $23.02 $47,880 4.1 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 130 $17.98 $21.08 $43,840 7.4 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 80 $20.07 $21.70 $45,130 4.0 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 180 $20.72 $22.30 $46,390 3.2 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 120 $22.31 $23.26 $48,390 2.7 %
  13-1081 Logisticians (7) $29.19 $31.52 $65,570 3.2 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 150 $28.84 $33.41 $69,500 4.9 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 50 $17.29 $16.88 $35,100 8.2 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 750 $24.11 $24.66 $51,290 3.0 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 990 $23.22 $25.06 $52,120 1.9 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 80 $30.83 $31.13 $64,750 4.4 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 30 $20.06 $23.94 $49,800 6.1 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 90 $27.93 $30.47 $63,370 6.2 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 60 $20.56 $49.09 $102,100 26.0 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 300 $26.61 $39.72 $82,620 15.9 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers (7) $17.56 $18.78 $39,060 8.1 %
  13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 100 $25.76 $26.49 $55,090 4.3 %
 
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 3,670 $30.63 $31.30 $65,110 2.8 %
  15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research (7) $36.28 $37.42 $77,840 3.0 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 490 $27.89 $30.09 $62,590 9.5 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 670 $35.25 $35.43 $73,700 4.1 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 640 $42.21 $40.70 $84,650 4.2 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 730 $19.36 $20.40 $42,430 3.0 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 510 $31.46 $31.72 $65,980 3.4 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 110 $28.28 $29.56 $61,490 4.9 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 260 $31.20 $31.31 $65,130 3.2 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 100 $26.55 $27.57 $57,340 4.2 %
  15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 50 $24.37 $25.42 $52,870 4.4 %
 
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 3,700 $27.48 $30.00 $62,390 3.6 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 100 $25.19 $26.55 $55,230 4.0 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 100 $23.27 $23.73 $49,370 2.8 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 50 $23.66 $25.20 $52,410 8.1 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 90 $19.19 $19.52 $40,600 6.0 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 390 $29.14 $29.28 $60,910 2.6 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers (7) $46.68 $46.97 $97,690 2.6 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 550 $34.51 $35.09 $72,990 3.8 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 130 $38.48 $38.55 $80,180 7.7 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 130 $31.43 $35.13 $73,060 11.5 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 300 $36.21 $36.71 $76,360 3.9 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 300 $27.12 $28.80 $59,900 3.8 %
  17-2199 Engineers, All Other (7) $29.95 $32.89 $68,420 4.5 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 100 $20.04 $20.10 $41,810 3.0 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 70 $21.73 $22.27 $46,320 3.6 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 120 $18.32 $18.82 $39,130 3.8 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 80 $19.30 $21.00 $43,690 9.2 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 250 $21.20 $21.81 $45,370 3.3 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 170 $20.18 $20.31 $42,230 2.0 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians (7) $22.58 $21.53 $44,770 5.7 %
  17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 40 $13.39 $18.02 $37,480 3.1 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 110 $12.81 $13.69 $28,480 3.3 %
 
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 2,610 $20.58 $24.45 $50,850 2.4 %
  19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists 50 $32.72 $34.20 $71,140 7.2 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 50 $30.67 $30.96 $64,390 3.3 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 90 $35.71 $34.95 $72,690 2.2 %
  19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 120 $34.64 $35.08 $72,970 2.1 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 40 $28.38 $29.33 $61,000 5.6 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (7) $19.54 $26.53 $55,190 2.2 %
  19-1099 Life Scientists, All Other (7) $17.07 $19.85 $41,290 2.7 %
  19-2031 Chemists 100 $25.96 $26.35 $54,800 3.3 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (7) $16.83 $19.62 $40,810 5.0 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (7) $25.29 $27.34 $56,860 1.6 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 40 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 130 $22.28 $34.57 $71,900 17.2 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 100 $23.17 $24.65 $51,270 5.8 %
  19-3039 Psychologists, All Other (7) $19.68 $20.98 $43,640 2.0 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 60 $30.01 $30.44 $63,320 2.0 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 300 $14.33 $15.76 $32,780 4.4 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 100 $18.79 $18.31 $38,080 3.9 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 30 $21.35 $22.13 $46,040 4.6 %
  19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 60 $16.30 $18.29 $38,040 3.4 %
 
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 1,470 $17.81 $18.75 $38,990 4.1 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 30 $15.15 $17.49 $36,370 11.0 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 270 $22.13 $22.29 $46,360 3.0 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 170 $12.62 $14.01 $29,140 9.3 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 40 $21.26 $22.14 $46,050 5.2 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 260 $19.63 $19.02 $39,570 10.3 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 90 $20.26 $20.12 $41,850 4.1 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 110 $15.38 $16.21 $33,720 8.7 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 150 $11.91 $13.10 $27,250 5.8 %
  21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 140 $14.27 $17.64 $36,690 21.6 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 400 $24.03 $28.96 $60,250 6.3 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 180 $37.78 $39.95 $83,100 5.8 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 50 $17.89 $17.90 $37,240 4.8 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (7) $16.42 $17.39 $36,170 5.0 %
 
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 8,930 $17.83 $20.04 $41,680 5.5 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $73,020 8.7 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $63,790 6.9 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $56,840 6.6 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $58,030 4.6 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $59,390 2.5 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $61,660 21.2 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $56,710 3.2 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $53,040 2.6 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $52,320 2.0 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $53,450 1.9 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $58,950 2.4 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $57,630 3.2 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary (7) $24.01 $24.78 $51,540 6.8 %
  25-1199 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 400 $13.26 $17.80 $37,030 24.6 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 620 $9.03 $9.66 $20,090 5.4 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 130 (4) (4) $42,610 2.2 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,280 (4) (4) $44,530 1.6 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 600 (4) (4) $42,730 2.3 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 660 (4) (4) $43,990 2.2 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 150 (4) (4) $47,270 2.8 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 80 (4) (4) $44,690 2.4 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 80 (4) (4) $47,100 1.6 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers (7) $15.08 $14.83 $30,840 4.8 %
  25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 150 (4) (4) $43,010 1.6 %
  25-4021 Librarians 120 $20.63 $21.29 $44,270 3.1 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians (7) $12.60 $12.72 $26,460 3.0 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators (7) $22.80 $23.89 $49,680 3.2 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 920 (4) (4) $21,910 1.6 %
  25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other (7) $22.80 $22.87 $47,560 2.0 %
 
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 1,720 $16.15 $18.19 $37,840 3.4 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 50 $26.91 $30.00 $62,400 10.5 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 60 $7.98 $8.38 $17,440 6.6 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 130 $17.28 $18.33 $38,140 3.3 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 60 $14.79 $15.63 $32,500 4.8 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 130 (4) (4) $33,320 11.8 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 270 $19.12 $21.64 $45,020 4.8 %
  27-3041 Editors 190 $18.88 $19.73 $41,030 3.6 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 150 $24.68 $24.27 $50,490 8.5 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 40 $17.53 $20.71 $43,080 8.9 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 30 $13.90 $14.18 $29,490 5.4 %
  27-4021 Photographers 60 $20.45 $20.84 $43,350 6.0 %
 
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 5,480 $23.34 $28.04 $58,320 6.4 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors (7) $33.86 $27.56 $57,320 24.0 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 70 $23.77 $23.64 $49,180 5.0 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 170 $40.15 $39.07 $81,270 2.2 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 50 (5) (5) (5) 10.5 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (7) (5) $78.27 $162,790 18.5 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 410 $26.00 $26.01 $54,090 10.1 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,830 $24.22 $24.32 $50,580 2.5 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 90 $22.49 $22.99 $47,830 3.8 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 130 $24.28 $23.56 $49,010 5.4 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 70 $23.80 $23.89 $49,690 2.0 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 170 $30.85 $34.49 $71,730 8.5 %
  29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other (7) $20.44 $21.00 $43,690 2.4 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 160 $13.87 $14.27 $29,680 4.2 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 50 $16.73 $18.55 $38,580 3.9 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 210 $11.31 $11.12 $23,120 2.5 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 320 $17.37 $17.86 $37,160 2.7 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 220 $13.09 $14.04 $29,200 5.5 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 80 $11.51 $13.33 $27,720 10.0 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 30 $23.88 $24.16 $50,250 2.4 %
 
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 2,680 $10.87 $11.41 $23,730 2.0 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 370 $9.86 $9.87 $20,530 3.2 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,330 $10.59 $10.87 $22,610 2.9 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 40 $15.97 $15.52 $32,290 4.8 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 30 $10.29 $10.55 $21,930 10.3 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants (7) $16.27 $16.98 $35,320 8.8 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 370 $12.37 $12.16 $25,290 5.9 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 110 $15.66 $15.73 $32,730 5.6 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 100 $8.41 $8.75 $18,200 7.6 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 160 $11.68 $11.96 $24,880 1.8 %
 
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 1,600 $17.44 $18.68 $38,860 7.5 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 100 $34.65 $34.80 $72,380 1.9 %
  33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 40 $26.58 $26.94 $56,020 7.3 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 360 $28.76 $28.43 $59,140 2.1 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 450 $10.63 $10.95 $22,780 4.6 %
  33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 230 $7.07 $7.75 $16,130 6.4 %
 
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 12,020 $7.81 $8.55 $17,790 1.8 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 100 $23.12 $21.75 $45,250 16.9 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 890 $12.54 $13.33 $27,730 3.3 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 720 $8.30 $8.42 $17,510 3.7 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 240 $10.19 $10.59 $22,030 4.2 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 1,250 $9.67 $9.78 $20,330 2.4 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 70 $9.59 $9.53 $19,830 3.3 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 510 $8.55 $8.98 $18,690 4.4 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 680 $6.49 $6.91 $14,370 3.8 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,170 $7.61 $7.64 $15,890 2.2 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 560 $7.53 $7.79 $16,200 4.4 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,820 $6.52 $7.83 $16,280 5.6 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 90 $9.38 $9.63 $20,030 4.5 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 320 $6.25 $6.33 $13,180 3.1 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 470 $7.48 $7.47 $15,540 2.9 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 820 $6.57 $6.88 $14,320 3.5 %
  35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 290 $9.27 $9.45 $19,650 2.1 %
 
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 4,370 $9.50 $10.27 $21,360 2.7 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 150 $14.10 $15.49 $32,220 5.6 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 100 $16.84 $17.42 $36,230 3.6 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,990 $9.52 $9.87 $20,520 3.3 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 750 $7.99 $8.08 $16,810 2.3 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 1,260 $9.94 $10.64 $22,120 5.0 %
  37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 70 $15.02 $15.17 $31,550 4.0 %
  37-3013 Tree Trimmers and Pruners (7) $14.82 $14.65 $30,470 4.3 %
 
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 3,060 $8.82 $10.30 $21,420 4.3 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 130 $13.03 $15.29 $31,810 6.3 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 160 $8.06 $9.21 $19,150 6.6 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 110 $6.13 $6.03 $12,540 4.6 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 260 $7.43 $7.91 $16,450 5.0 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 240 $11.07 $11.61 $24,150 6.1 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 480 $8.76 $8.87 $18,460 3.8 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 370 $8.81 $9.00 $18,710 2.1 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 610 $12.61 $13.75 $28,610 3.2 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 230 $9.16 $10.48 $21,800 6.4 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 14,010 $10.50 $14.65 $30,480 3.1 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 990 $16.56 $18.62 $38,730 3.4 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 260 $26.79 $33.01 $68,650 7.1 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 3,350 $8.07 $8.92 $18,550 3.8 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 520 $8.80 $9.87 $20,530 4.7 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 170 $14.43 $16.09 $33,470 5.9 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 5,570 $9.42 $11.65 $24,230 5.1 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 160 $23.11 $23.93 $49,770 7.3 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 270 $30.35 $29.88 $62,150 9.4 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 180 $22.89 $31.16 $64,800 11.6 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 120 $11.86 $12.16 $25,300 6.0 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 360 $20.64 $23.14 $48,130 6.1 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 200 $33.63 $34.25 $71,240 7.2 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,180 $23.85 $26.19 $54,480 3.1 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 130 $9.99 $10.81 $22,480 8.5 %
  41-9021 Real Estate Brokers (7) $31.32 $35.15 $73,110 13.8 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents (7) $19.18 $17.84 $37,100 12.6 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 210 $9.98 $10.40 $21,630 4.2 %
 
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 19,180 $12.73 $13.43 $27,940 1.8 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 910 $20.84 $21.74 $45,210 2.4 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 110 $10.43 $10.50 $21,830 3.9 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 200 $14.45 $14.52 $30,190 1.5 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 410 $12.43 $12.55 $26,100 2.1 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,760 $14.25 $14.78 $30,750 2.3 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 160 $14.74 $15.01 $31,230 2.3 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 50 $14.62 $15.04 $31,290 2.8 %
  43-3071 Tellers 470 $10.35 $10.51 $21,860 2.8 %
  43-4011 Brokerage Clerks (7) $13.00 $13.34 $27,740 3.2 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,660 $10.77 $11.21 $23,310 9.0 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 170 $9.76 $9.97 $20,730 4.2 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 240 $6.93 $7.10 $14,760 5.2 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 110 $13.65 $13.36 $27,790 8.1 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 180 $12.80 $12.64 $26,300 3.9 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 100 $15.56 $15.22 $31,650 5.4 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 190 $12.19 $13.48 $28,030 8.0 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 140 $16.37 $16.61 $34,560 2.5 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,280 $11.41 $11.81 $24,570 3.5 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 230 $15.82 $20.16 $41,920 4.6 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 180 $8.20 $8.96 $18,650 3.6 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 180 $15.61 $16.37 $34,040 4.0 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 50 $19.70 $19.90 $41,390 (7)
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 290 $21.36 $20.88 $43,430 (7)
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 80 $18.88 $18.00 $37,440 (7)
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 280 $18.27 $18.10 $37,640 2.7 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 660 $11.74 $11.97 $24,890 1.9 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,120 $9.84 $10.30 $21,430 2.9 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 60 $14.68 $14.35 $29,840 4.0 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 940 $16.87 $17.71 $36,840 2.3 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 150 $15.76 $16.47 $34,260 4.0 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 330 $13.64 $13.13 $27,310 4.6 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,480 $12.71 $12.92 $26,880 4.1 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 60 $13.58 $14.12 $29,360 3.1 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 140 $10.37 $10.66 $22,160 1.7 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists (7) $12.76 $12.77 $26,550 2.5 %
  43-9031 Desktop Publishers 40 $13.59 $14.31 $29,770 2.5 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 140 $15.66 $14.89 $30,970 4.6 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 90 $7.24 $8.70 $18,090 5.9 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 3,140 $11.48 $11.60 $24,130 1.4 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 110 $12.44 $12.51 $26,020 2.1 %
  43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 590 $13.60 $13.86 $28,830 4.8 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 160 $10.92 $11.70 $24,340 5.9 %
  45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 40 $11.04 $11.35 $23,610 5.2 %
 
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 7,600 $17.19 $18.00 $37,440 2.4 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 660 $26.54 $27.46 $57,120 2.1 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 160 $20.87 $20.13 $41,860 3.9 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 940 $16.01 $16.49 $34,300 5.3 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 470 $14.97 $14.94 $31,080 3.7 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 820 $11.65 $11.89 $24,730 3.3 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (7) $16.79 $16.62 $34,570 3.1 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 260 $17.18 $17.20 $35,780 2.1 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 510 $16.66 $16.52 $34,350 3.5 %
  47-2082 Tapers 100 $16.51 $16.55 $34,420 3.6 %
  47-2111 Electricians 880 $20.38 $20.17 $41,950 6.1 %
  47-2121 Glaziers (7) $16.66 $16.38 $34,080 2.6 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 270 $16.50 $18.14 $37,730 10.6 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers 50 $14.72 $14.79 $30,750 2.5 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 790 $23.69 $23.18 $48,210 4.7 %
  47-2181 Roofers 100 $10.62 $12.78 $26,590 12.2 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 200 $17.77 $18.74 $38,990 6.7 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 270 $18.57 $19.13 $39,790 3.6 %
  47-3014 Helpers—Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 40 $9.16 $8.87 $18,450 3.3 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (7) $12.65 $12.68 $26,370 3.5 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 50 $22.50 $22.67 $47,150 3.5 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 90 $18.69 $18.72 $38,930 2.6 %
 
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 4,620 $16.72 $17.82 $37,060 2.2 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 400 $23.76 $25.79 $53,650 4.1 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers (7) $18.12 $18.63 $38,760 6.6 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 150 $24.95 $23.90 $49,700 4.3 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 40 $26.94 $25.89 $53,850 4.7 %
  49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 80 $16.16 $16.10 $33,480 11.0 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 150 $18.58 $19.91 $41,420 11.5 %
  49-3022 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers (7) $12.57 $13.83 $28,770 15.4 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 730 $16.59 $18.30 $38,070 7.9 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 90 $17.34 $17.42 $36,230 3.6 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 60 $18.30 $19.01 $39,530 2.8 %
  49-3052 Motorcycle Mechanics 40 $15.06 $15.06 $31,330 4.7 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 150 $10.50 $10.80 $22,470 2.0 %
  49-9011 Mechanical Door Repairers 50 $12.84 $13.06 $27,170 6.3 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 230 $19.78 $19.93 $41,450 2.7 %
  49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers (7) $15.95 $16.14 $33,580 16.0 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 70 $21.23 $22.24 $46,250 5.5 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,050 $14.65 $14.53 $30,230 3.4 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery (7) $20.57 $20.16 $41,920 3.1 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 100 $26.70 $26.50 $55,130 2.6 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 100 $18.45 $18.02 $37,480 6.2 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 110 $11.46 $12.37 $25,720 3.9 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 220 $12.72 $15.00 $31,200 7.4 %
 
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 7,240 $12.88 $14.62 $30,410 2.0 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 580 $22.37 $27.88 $57,990 5.9 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers (7) $11.21 $12.62 $26,240 1.8 %
  51-2031 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers 40 $9.69 $10.29 $21,400 5.1 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 40 $13.16 $13.69 $28,470 1.7 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 710 $12.91 $13.21 $27,490 3.0 %
  51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 260 $8.32 $9.33 $19,400 6.1 %
  51-3011 Bakers 140 $10.42 $10.85 $22,560 3.7 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 80 $12.86 $13.39 $27,860 6.9 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 40 $12.94 $13.50 $28,070 6.0 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $14.54 $14.08 $29,290 6.4 %
  51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $15.77 $15.55 $32,350 2.6 %
  51-4041 Machinists 280 $18.66 $18.54 $38,560 2.8 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 170 $10.88 $11.92 $24,800 5.5 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers (7) $23.76 $22.86 $47,550 3.3 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 310 $14.18 $14.70 $30,570 2.7 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 140 $13.62 $14.22 $29,590 2.3 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (7) $12.65 $12.10 $25,160 7.0 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 50 $8.40 $8.50 $17,690 4.2 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 40 $9.95 $9.89 $20,570 4.9 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 300 $13.05 $13.17 $27,400 9.2 %
  51-7021 Furniture Finishers 30 $14.24 $14.12 $29,370 9.2 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 70 $12.25 $12.67 $26,360 3.2 %
  51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $13.54 $13.01 $27,060 7.1 %
  51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 40 $11.15 $11.69 $24,310 6.0 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 290 $12.24 $13.80 $28,700 2.9 %
  51-9071 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 40 $16.69 $16.95 $35,260 9.7 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (7) $10.11 $9.83 $20,450 4.2 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 80 $15.13 $16.61 $34,540 7.7 %
  51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 50 $12.10 $12.33 $25,640 5.4 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 80 $11.72 $12.32 $25,630 6.2 %
  51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 120 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 70 $10.63 $11.22 $23,350 3.7 %
  51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 180 $10.80 $12.19 $25,360 8.8 %
 
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 7,080 $13.10 $13.25 $27,550 2.8 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 150 $18.48 $19.53 $40,620 4.7 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 160 $19.49 $18.90 $39,310 11.8 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 90 $15.48 $15.53 $32,290 6.2 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 200 $12.88 $13.22 $27,490 6.0 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 760 $9.54 $10.24 $21,310 11.6 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,220 $15.29 $15.25 $31,720 2.8 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 830 $11.24 $12.77 $26,570 6.2 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 90 $8.95 $9.79 $20,350 4.5 %
  53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 50 $8.49 $8.62 $17,920 7.5 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 150 $9.86 $10.15 $21,100 10.5 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators (7) $20.10 $20.06 $41,710 5.3 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 70 $16.82 $17.78 $36,990 4.4 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 440 $13.79 $13.38 $27,820 2.8 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 260 $9.19 $9.17 $19,080 3.2 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,050 $14.01 $12.92 $26,880 5.6 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 260 $8.20 $8.38 $17,420 2.8 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 120 $13.80 $14.34 $29,830 7.4 %
  53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other (7) $15.72 $16.50 $34,320 13.5 %

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