May 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Lowell, MA-NH PMSA


For metropolitan area definitions used by the OES survey, see the MSA definitions page.

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in the Lowell, MA-NH PMSA, a primary metropolitan statistical area that includes parts of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. 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 Lowell, MA-NH PMSA:

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All Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 121,570 $17.46 $21.66 $45,050 1.8 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 8,740 $40.79 $46.20 $96,090 1.6 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 840 (5) $70.60 $146,850 2.6 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 2,430 $41.37 $47.28 $98,350 2.6 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 90 $29.46 $32.37 $67,340 8.2 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 400 $45.74 $49.07 $102,070 3.1 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 490 $44.71 $48.60 $101,090 3.2 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 60 $31.83 $36.87 $76,690 7.1 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 360 $29.34 $33.61 $69,910 6.7 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 460 $51.40 $53.75 $111,800 4.7 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 820 $39.70 $43.46 $90,390 3.0 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 90 $36.33 $40.64 $84,530 7.1 %
  11-3042 Training and Development Managers 50 $32.13 $33.22 $69,090 3.2 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 90 $37.51 $40.11 $83,420 5.6 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 300 $35.49 $36.33 $75,570 2.0 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 160 $37.10 $39.25 $81,640 5.5 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 110 $30.36 $33.92 $70,550 7.4 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 250 $34.82 $34.17 $71,070 2.9 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 80 $19.83 $24.71 $51,390 9.4 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 550 $48.48 $52.93 $110,100 5.3 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 130 $21.01 $21.14 $43,970 4.4 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 180 $30.22 $31.10 $64,690 4.4 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 60 $59.39 $62.28 $129,530 5.7 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 100 $21.38 $22.29 $46,360 4.6 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 200 $33.47 $36.27 $75,450 5.3 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 4,540 $26.20 $28.55 $59,370 2.3 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 160 $23.17 $25.63 $53,310 9.2 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 460 $27.74 $28.49 $59,260 2.3 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (7) $17.88 $19.52 $40,610 1.8 %
  13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 70 $23.76 $23.96 $49,840 9.3 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 100 $23.35 $25.61 $53,260 4.8 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 220 $28.75 $32.63 $67,870 6.4 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 140 $28.98 $33.41 $69,490 11.8 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 140 $29.24 $29.20 $60,740 3.9 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 220 $18.65 $22.59 $47,000 8.7 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 70 $24.69 $25.83 $53,730 6.3 %
  13-1081 Logisticians 60 $34.30 $34.82 $72,430 2.1 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 370 $32.54 $34.49 $71,740 3.8 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 370 $28.47 $28.53 $59,330 3.0 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 960 $25.82 $28.72 $59,740 4.2 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 30 $25.10 $31.53 $65,580 14.9 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 120 $28.44 $31.12 $64,730 3.8 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 70 $20.56 $20.76 $43,170 4.3 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 210 $34.73 $34.66 $72,090 3.5 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 140 $30.24 $38.76 $80,620 16.4 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 170 $19.81 $19.96 $41,510 2.5 %
  13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 50 $24.33 $23.48 $48,840 6.7 %
 
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 5,980 $38.21 $39.16 $81,450 3.1 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 470 $35.40 $40.85 $84,970 6.3 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 1,590 $42.64 $43.08 $89,600 1.4 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 1,870 $43.10 $44.00 $91,520 4.7 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 680 $25.41 $27.43 $57,060 2.8 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 360 $35.81 $36.33 $75,570 2.0 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 80 $37.78 $38.48 $80,050 8.1 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 470 $28.16 $28.22 $58,690 6.3 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts (7) $32.06 $32.40 $67,380 2.6 %
  15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 90 $37.80 $36.79 $76,520 3.2 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 50 $34.96 $35.29 $73,400 8.1 %
 
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 4,470 $29.96 $31.03 $64,540 3.8 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 50 $29.21 $30.45 $63,340 7.7 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 70 $30.47 $31.11 $64,710 2.2 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 140 $42.65 $42.94 $89,320 4.8 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 930 $38.79 $39.12 $81,360 1.9 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 380 $31.74 $32.29 $67,160 3.6 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 30 $26.02 $27.04 $56,240 4.2 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 490 $31.80 $31.88 $66,310 3.6 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 50 $31.38 $32.55 $67,710 8.9 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 570 $36.45 $37.17 $77,320 2.2 %
  17-2199 Engineers, All Other 130 $39.70 $36.63 $76,180 8.0 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters (7) $20.39 $20.71 $43,070 4.1 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 60 $17.91 $20.75 $43,150 8.5 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 80 $23.75 $24.19 $50,310 3.9 %
  17-3019 Drafters, All Other (7) $22.19 $22.48 $46,750 4.7 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 610 $20.84 $21.45 $44,610 5.5 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 290 $17.86 $18.12 $37,700 4.5 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 170 $22.48 $23.19 $48,240 7.7 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 50 $23.87 $23.48 $48,840 2.6 %
 
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 1,320 $29.47 $31.46 $65,440 2.9 %
  19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists 50 $36.82 $38.27 $79,610 6.6 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 50 $33.05 $34.23 $71,200 4.3 %
  19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other (7) $32.19 $37.15 $77,270 9.1 %
  19-2012 Physicists 40 $48.21 $47.14 $98,040 7.8 %
  19-2031 Chemists 220 $37.16 $36.15 $75,180 2.3 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 60 $29.62 $29.71 $61,790 2.5 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 130 $25.57 $26.39 $54,900 6.3 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 30 $27.04 $26.60 $55,330 2.3 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians (7) $24.36 $23.86 $49,630 3.2 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 60 $18.23 $18.77 $39,040 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 1,590 $21.27 $20.74 $43,150 5.0 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 70 $29.34 $24.85 $51,690 10.7 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 170 $29.14 $27.39 $56,970 2.6 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 80 $25.05 $23.37 $48,620 5.0 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 160 $19.35 $19.22 $39,980 4.5 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 440 $21.79 $20.08 $41,760 12.7 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 160 $25.21 $25.20 $52,420 3.5 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 120 $20.55 $21.72 $45,170 6.2 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 300 $12.94 $14.47 $30,090 5.3 %
  21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 30 $14.89 $15.63 $32,520 6.9 %
 
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 590 $22.74 $27.89 $58,010 6.6 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 260 $31.91 $38.14 $79,340 6.1 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 160 $17.37 $18.19 $37,830 4.6 %
  23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 160 $21.36 $21.03 $43,740 2.5 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 8,340 $22.68 $22.01 $45,790 2.8 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $50,210 4.1 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 560 $11.05 $11.86 $24,670 5.4 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 150 (4) (4) $53,020 6.0 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,800 (4) (4) $51,500 2.0 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,150 (4) (4) $51,880 2.4 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,150 (4) (4) $52,290 2.7 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 300 (4) (4) $62,160 2.2 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 350 (4) (4) $47,690 2.2 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 170 (4) (4) $49,130 3.1 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 160 (4) (4) $52,360 4.0 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 50 $30.86 $27.75 $57,720 7.4 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 60 $10.70 $12.81 $26,640 11.1 %
  25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 120 (4) (4) $39,400 9.6 %
  25-4021 Librarians 110 $27.16 $26.90 $55,960 2.4 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 120 $15.95 $15.75 $32,750 4.5 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 120 $26.10 $24.62 $51,200 14.9 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,380 (4) (4) $21,080 3.3 %
 
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 1,640 $21.55 $23.48 $48,840 4.1 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 30 $28.89 $37.23 $77,440 14.1 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators (7) $28.20 $28.19 $58,630 4.2 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 70 $31.87 $35.11 $73,030 4.6 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers (7) $8.29 $8.56 $17,810 6.1 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 170 $19.13 $19.82 $41,240 3.6 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers (7) $19.41 $19.08 $39,680 3.9 %
  27-2032 Choreographers (7) $19.51 $19.21 $39,950 10.2 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 130 $28.68 $29.55 $61,460 5.1 %
  27-3041 Editors 60 $21.57 $24.09 $50,100 2.5 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 230 $30.42 $30.17 $62,760 2.8 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 5,430 $24.92 $27.95 $58,140 4.7 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 60 $18.67 $20.86 $43,380 4.2 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 170 $38.15 $39.14 $81,410 3.3 %
  29-1063 Internists, General (7) (5) $79.52 $165,410 11.8 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (7) $56.36 $67.69 $140,790 19.3 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants (7) $27.85 $28.38 $59,030 4.1 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,100 $27.02 $26.90 $55,940 2.3 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 70 $24.98 $25.27 $52,560 2.9 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 120 $28.71 $27.97 $58,180 2.9 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 60 $15.01 $15.01 $31,230 2.4 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 60 $24.27 $23.97 $49,860 3.9 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 60 $25.34 $26.96 $56,080 3.1 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 30 $20.61 $20.82 $43,310 6.1 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 90 $17.45 $18.07 $37,590 4.5 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 320 $31.78 $31.41 $65,330 2.2 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 190 $14.54 $15.59 $32,420 5.4 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 180 $11.01 $11.84 $24,630 3.4 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 70 $12.27 $12.45 $25,900 3.4 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 900 $20.15 $20.54 $42,720 3.1 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 80 $14.40 $16.10 $33,490 4.6 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 40 $18.07 $18.40 $38,280 4.0 %
  29-9091 Athletic Trainers (7) (4) (4) $28,000 7.9 %
 
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 2,930 $12.48 $13.03 $27,100 2.1 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 340 $10.83 $11.16 $23,220 2.0 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,530 $12.24 $12.44 $25,870 2.2 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 50 $18.02 $17.74 $36,890 7.0 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 340 $16.66 $16.84 $35,030 8.7 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 240 $13.80 $13.75 $28,600 2.4 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 60 $8.16 $9.18 $19,080 5.5 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 80 $9.98 $10.95 $22,770 6.1 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 2,260 $18.25 $19.54 $40,650 7.3 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives (7) $42.38 $39.38 $81,910 2.9 %
  33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 40 $18.15 $23.88 $49,670 8.4 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 510 $23.95 $23.87 $49,650 4.3 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 520 $21.41 $23.68 $49,260 4.5 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 750 $10.22 $11.23 $23,360 4.8 %
  33-9091 Crossing Guards (7) $11.96 $11.14 $23,160 3.1 %
  33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 70 $9.26 $9.03 $18,790 3.1 %
  33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 50 $12.06 $15.71 $32,690 21.8 %
 
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 8,690 $9.01 $10.04 $20,890 1.6 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 70 $16.42 $16.99 $35,330 4.9 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food (7) $9.68 $9.79 $20,360 7.6 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 300 $11.30 $12.25 $25,470 5.9 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 390 $11.71 $11.76 $24,460 1.7 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 130 $9.82 $9.95 $20,700 5.3 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 540 $9.65 $9.75 $20,280 2.2 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 1,230 $7.14 $9.00 $18,710 7.5 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,790 $8.29 $8.91 $18,540 4.3 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 580 $8.02 $8.49 $17,650 2.9 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,570 $9.26 $9.79 $20,360 3.4 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 170 $8.25 $9.58 $19,920 5.6 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 70 $8.36 $9.07 $18,870 5.7 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 240 $8.34 $8.57 $17,820 1.8 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 240 $9.70 $10.28 $21,380 4.3 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 3,680 $11.61 $12.87 $26,770 3.7 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 180 $19.44 $20.39 $42,420 4.0 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 70 $19.00 $19.89 $41,370 4.2 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,990 $11.02 $12.33 $25,660 5.7 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 630 $9.67 $9.68 $20,140 2.8 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 690 $13.43 $14.20 $29,540 2.8 %
 
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 1,610 $10.28 $11.78 $24,500 5.5 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 50 $15.25 $15.68 $32,620 4.0 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 60 $8.48 $8.85 $18,400 2.9 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers (7) $7.05 $6.87 $14,290 4.3 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants (7) $8.44 $8.68 $18,050 2.4 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (7) $10.81 $11.77 $24,480 4.9 %
  39-5092 Manicurists and Pedicurists (7) $10.18 $10.34 $21,500 3.2 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 320 $10.58 $10.61 $22,070 3.7 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides (7) $11.44 $11.32 $23,540 4.0 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 200 $10.53 $13.85 $28,810 10.2 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 160 $11.88 $12.30 $25,590 4.2 %
  39-9041 Residential Advisors 50 $9.51 $10.00 $20,790 6.7 %
 
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 10,460 $13.11 $19.11 $39,750 3.6 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 690 $17.66 $19.49 $40,550 5.0 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 270 $26.76 $30.34 $63,110 4.5 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 2,730 $8.40 $8.87 $18,450 1.4 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 280 $11.48 $12.12 $25,210 6.1 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 360 $13.71 $16.15 $33,600 8.5 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,230 $10.06 $11.77 $24,470 3.2 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 40 $22.24 $23.50 $48,880 7.0 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 120 $26.21 $29.77 $61,920 10.2 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 70 $10.87 $12.41 $25,810 5.5 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 180 $23.55 $25.33 $52,680 4.4 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 1,100 $33.70 $36.83 $76,600 3.7 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,510 $23.90 $26.60 $55,330 4.8 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers (7) $38.90 $39.82 $82,830 3.5 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 180 $16.00 $18.14 $37,740 7.8 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 70 $12.59 $14.77 $30,730 10.0 %
 
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 20,680 $15.13 $15.91 $33,100 1.2 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,100 $21.30 $22.53 $46,860 1.8 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 160 $12.58 $12.77 $26,560 2.5 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 280 $15.54 $16.09 $33,460 2.7 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 470 $15.11 $15.45 $32,140 2.4 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,840 $15.87 $16.29 $33,880 1.7 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 260 $16.80 $16.68 $34,690 1.7 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 50 $16.72 $16.90 $35,160 1.9 %
  43-3071 Tellers 750 $11.33 $11.57 $24,060 2.8 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (7) $16.23 $17.07 $35,520 3.7 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 2,250 $15.71 $16.70 $34,730 2.9 %
  43-4071 File Clerks (7) $11.39 $11.87 $24,690 4.1 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 90 $12.79 $12.63 $26,280 3.6 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 210 $11.59 $11.91 $24,770 4.3 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 290 $16.38 $16.77 $34,890 2.8 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 220 $19.43 $19.58 $40,740 2.0 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,130 $11.43 $11.92 $24,800 8.6 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 140 $13.98 $14.28 $29,710 3.7 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (7) $12.27 $12.38 $25,750 4.6 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 110 $15.51 $15.69 $32,640 2.7 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 150 $16.96 $17.50 $36,400 3.3 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities (7) $18.43 $17.54 $36,490 4.0 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 100 $19.49 $19.49 $40,540 1.5 %
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 350 $22.36 $21.36 $44,440 1.6 %
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 70 $18.43 $17.62 $36,660 1.7 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 790 $19.64 $20.14 $41,880 2.0 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 960 $13.88 $14.51 $30,190 2.2 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,270 $10.87 $11.33 $23,580 1.8 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 130 $9.94 $11.14 $23,170 6.2 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,710 $20.38 $20.50 $42,650 1.5 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 160 $15.71 $15.76 $32,780 5.5 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 280 $14.89 $14.68 $30,540 2.8 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,610 $15.46 $15.55 $32,340 2.2 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 90 $16.99 $17.42 $36,230 3.4 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 260 $11.89 $12.11 $25,190 3.0 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 100 $15.06 $14.15 $29,430 3.6 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 160 $17.33 $17.05 $35,470 2.1 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 90 $12.38 $13.12 $27,300 4.4 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,250 $13.39 $14.00 $29,120 3.6 %
  43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 130 $13.06 $13.87 $28,860 3.2 %
 
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 80 $8.26 $9.17 $19,060 5.5 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 50 $8.05 $8.43 $17,540 7.6 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 6,140 $20.72 $22.07 $45,900 2.2 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 380 $30.06 $29.60 $61,560 3.5 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 1,000 $21.40 $21.55 $44,830 3.4 %
  47-2042 Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles (7) $20.11 $20.36 $42,340 5.3 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers (7) $15.98 $16.65 $34,630 6.5 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 740 $17.57 $16.98 $35,310 3.1 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 120 $23.33 $23.08 $48,010 7.7 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 230 $22.94 $24.62 $51,210 4.4 %
  47-2111 Electricians 950 $25.93 $26.50 $55,110 3.2 %
  47-2121 Glaziers (7) $30.86 $27.89 $58,000 12.7 %
  47-2131 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 80 $21.82 $22.02 $45,790 7.3 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 220 $15.60 $16.66 $34,650 8.5 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 440 $21.35 $24.59 $51,140 10.0 %
  47-2181 Roofers 120 $20.50 $20.52 $42,680 10.9 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 360 $18.91 $22.55 $46,910 3.9 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters (7) $15.50 $15.30 $31,830 4.5 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 260 $14.99 $14.41 $29,970 3.1 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 60 $25.21 $27.83 $57,890 14.5 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 150 $20.29 $20.02 $41,650 3.2 %
  47-4071 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 30 $14.62 $13.27 $27,600 19.8 %
 
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 4,600 $19.41 $20.37 $42,360 3.5 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 320 $29.19 $30.14 $62,700 2.5 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 80 $18.85 $19.07 $39,670 3.3 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (7) $18.38 $18.49 $38,470 9.6 %
  49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 40 $25.94 $25.83 $53,740 4.3 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers (7) $13.85 $14.69 $30,550 9.9 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 800 $13.46 $14.95 $31,090 6.3 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 240 $22.02 $21.71 $45,170 3.6 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 70 $22.30 $24.34 $50,630 5.5 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 410 $23.58 $26.86 $55,860 14.6 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 140 $20.17 $20.40 $42,430 3.0 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 590 $16.98 $17.44 $36,280 2.0 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 30 $17.94 $17.89 $37,220 4.2 %
  49-9044 Millwrights 30 $21.97 $21.81 $45,370 5.8 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 420 $23.45 $23.66 $49,210 10.7 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 110 $11.49 $11.99 $24,930 4.3 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 140 $16.01 $16.44 $34,190 3.5 %
 
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 9,750 $13.98 $15.13 $31,460 1.7 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 740 $24.90 $25.71 $53,480 2.1 %
  51-2021 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 30 $10.36 $12.26 $25,500 7.0 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 1,110 $14.16 $13.88 $28,860 5.3 %
  51-2023 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers (7) $15.10 $15.28 $31,780 3.7 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 1,720 $11.35 $12.87 $26,770 4.5 %
  51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 70 $15.37 $15.82 $32,910 6.5 %
  51-3011 Bakers 100 $11.93 $12.05 $25,060 4.0 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 40 $17.55 $18.28 $38,020 4.6 %
  51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (7) $11.36 $12.01 $24,970 3.7 %
  51-3092 Food Batchmakers 50 $13.00 $13.78 $28,650 9.8 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 110 $13.57 $14.67 $30,510 4.6 %
  51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $12.31 $13.20 $27,460 4.6 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 380 $10.95 $12.24 $25,460 4.4 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 50 $18.84 $18.23 $37,920 2.9 %
  51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 70 $17.30 $17.87 $37,170 4.8 %
  51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $15.73 $16.08 $33,450 3.0 %
  51-4041 Machinists 490 $18.78 $18.75 $39,000 2.7 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 100 $13.65 $14.20 $29,540 4.1 %
  51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $14.40 $14.70 $30,580 2.5 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 40 $17.58 $18.69 $38,870 3.2 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 270 $13.15 $14.33 $29,800 5.5 %
  51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $17.44 $16.97 $35,290 5.2 %
  51-4193 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $13.46 $14.22 $29,570 4.1 %
  51-5011 Bindery Workers 100 $14.66 $15.11 $31,420 2.1 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 170 $17.21 $18.97 $39,450 5.9 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 290 $9.10 $9.44 $19,640 2.1 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 70 $12.02 $13.01 $27,060 3.7 %
  51-6091 Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 100 $12.69 $13.08 $27,200 3.7 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (7) $12.82 $13.42 $27,920 4.3 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 30 $15.82 $15.54 $32,330 2.6 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 50 $20.03 $20.85 $43,370 2.8 %
  51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 40 $12.01 $12.55 $26,110 5.7 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 $13.69 $15.36 $31,960 5.4 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 $13.09 $13.82 $28,740 7.5 %
  51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $16.12 $16.93 $35,210 6.5 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 620 $15.64 $16.15 $33,590 2.6 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 210 $12.07 $12.38 $25,750 6.8 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $12.87 $13.65 $28,390 3.6 %
  51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $19.89 $19.68 $40,940 2.6 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 520 $12.47 $12.66 $26,330 2.1 %
 
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 8,020 $13.26 $14.76 $30,690 2.6 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 250 $18.03 $19.81 $41,210 2.6 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 130 $22.42 $24.83 $51,650 5.3 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 150 $12.20 $12.46 $25,930 7.8 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 520 $13.64 $13.28 $27,610 5.9 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers (7) $8.21 $10.48 $21,790 7.1 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,510 $20.46 $21.24 $44,180 2.7 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 980 $16.01 $16.65 $34,640 10.5 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 180 $10.85 $11.38 $23,670 3.5 %
  53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 40 $8.97 $9.63 $20,030 6.4 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 130 $9.63 $9.85 $20,490 4.7 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 90 $19.50 $19.79 $41,160 5.2 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 330 $14.06 $14.89 $30,970 2.8 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 120 $9.66 $10.55 $21,940 4.1 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,340 $11.15 $11.95 $24,860 2.2 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 110 $11.48 $11.73 $24,400 7.2 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 590 $10.00 $10.33 $21,490 3.1 %

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