May 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Merced, CA 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 Merced, CA MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in California. 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 Merced, CA 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 59,390 $11.53 $15.23 $31,680 2.3 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 2,010 $32.71 $37.03 $77,020 2.3 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 110 $57.20 $62.11 $129,200 6.1 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 740 $34.37 $40.25 $83,730 2.8 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 60 $33.25 $36.49 $75,910 6.4 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 70 $25.41 $31.26 $65,020 10.8 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 160 $33.58 $36.41 $75,740 6.4 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 40 $31.75 $34.69 $72,160 6.0 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 50 $39.20 $39.01 $81,140 8.1 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 40 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 140 (4) (4) $94,070 7.2 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 90 $18.26 $18.64 $38,780 3.1 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 50 $30.35 $31.57 $65,660 7.2 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 80 $11.24 $15.39 $32,020 11.6 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 70 $23.00 $24.04 $49,990 6.2 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other (7) $31.90 $32.13 $66,830 3.5 %
 
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 1,280 $20.80 $24.15 $50,230 3.4 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 50 $21.67 $23.16 $48,170 8.5 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 40 $20.32 $23.17 $48,190 4.6 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 90 $18.45 $18.43 $38,340 3.3 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 40 $23.18 $21.98 $45,720 8.5 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (7) $21.73 $22.27 $46,320 2.9 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 110 $17.98 $17.66 $36,740 3.0 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 30 $21.57 $23.96 $49,840 4.2 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 220 $20.65 $24.81 $51,600 9.4 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 230 $24.19 $28.93 $60,170 4.7 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters (7) $23.55 $23.28 $48,420 5.9 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 60 $24.65 $26.87 $55,900 5.7 %
 
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 300 $21.02 $23.11 $48,070 4.4 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 110 $16.42 $17.77 $36,970 5.0 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 40 $27.50 $32.14 $66,840 14.7 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 40 $31.94 $31.59 $65,710 5.0 %
 
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 (7) $25.78 $26.28 $54,650 3.4 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 30 $32.43 $31.48 $65,480 4.7 %
 
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 360 $24.68 $26.11 $54,320 4.5 %
  19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists 40 $22.74 $21.34 $44,380 1.9 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 80 $33.77 $33.67 $70,040 4.0 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 30 $14.86 $15.55 $32,350 13.0 %
 
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 960 $15.12 $16.56 $34,450 6.2 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 50 $13.91 $14.13 $29,380 6.3 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 70 $31.51 $30.27 $62,970 5.9 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 130 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 200 $9.49 $10.44 $21,710 5.1 %
 
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 (7) (7) (7) (7) (7)
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 30 $19.93 $20.94 $43,550 5.2 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 6,050 $18.99 $21.33 $44,370 9.1 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 290 $12.21 $13.09 $27,230 7.5 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 170 (4) (4) $46,500 10.9 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,390 (4) (4) $47,570 4.8 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 660 (4) (4) $47,490 3.0 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education (7) (4) (4) $53,810 1.5 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 130 (4) (4) $45,440 6.0 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 60 (4) (4) $53,240 2.4 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 30 (4) (4) $59,420 2.1 %
  25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other (7) (4) (4) $25,310 2.8 %
  25-4021 Librarians 40 $29.50 $27.50 $57,200 13.2 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 70 $13.26 $13.43 $27,940 4.0 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 80 $32.63 $33.10 $68,840 4.9 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,060 (4) (4) $24,420 1.8 %
 
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 310 $14.09 $16.12 $33,520 5.4 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 70 $14.08 $14.38 $29,910 3.6 %
 
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 1,850 $25.55 $31.74 $66,030 6.3 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 70 $51.64 $54.62 $113,600 5.9 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 40 (5) $85.27 $177,370 11.1 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (7) $67.71 $72.63 $151,080 12.7 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 30 $39.77 $38.70 $80,490 3.6 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 600 $25.90 $26.06 $54,200 4.0 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists (7) $25.96 $25.63 $53,300 5.7 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 80 $26.57 $29.47 $61,290 3.3 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 80 $29.88 $30.43 $63,300 10.6 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 50 $23.16 $24.59 $51,150 3.1 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 90 $15.17 $14.98 $31,150 2.8 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 200 $19.15 $19.55 $40,670 3.9 %
 
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 1,450 $10.30 $11.02 $22,930 4.8 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 170 $8.60 $8.81 $18,320 2.1 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants (7) $9.08 $9.58 $19,930 4.8 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 40 $8.40 $10.52 $21,870 10.2 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 160 $13.64 $14.24 $29,630 6.7 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 280 $11.56 $11.68 $24,300 5.4 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 160 $12.48 $12.82 $26,660 6.3 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 1,620 $17.22 $16.83 $35,000 6.2 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 50 $35.00 $34.51 $71,780 5.0 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 40 $22.55 $22.76 $47,340 4.2 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 50 $15.72 $18.16 $37,770 5.0 %
  33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 320 $19.10 $18.83 $39,170 3.8 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 410 $22.97 $23.16 $48,170 5.3 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 220 $8.98 $10.02 $20,840 3.9 %
 
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 4,900 $7.98 $8.51 $17,710 1.2 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 380 $10.61 $11.72 $24,370 3.2 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 650 $7.73 $7.72 $16,050 1.9 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 170 $10.79 $11.16 $23,210 4.6 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant (7) $9.71 $9.90 $20,600 2.8 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 90 $9.56 $9.36 $19,470 2.6 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 460 $8.05 $8.28 $17,230 2.9 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 250 $7.33 $7.54 $15,690 2.4 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,130 $7.97 $8.23 $17,120 1.6 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (7) $8.01 $8.26 $17,180 4.0 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses (7) $7.33 $7.60 $15,810 2.5 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (7) $7.77 $7.81 $16,250 1.8 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers (7) $7.68 $7.70 $16,010 1.8 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (7) $7.79 $7.87 $16,370 3.0 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 1,840 $10.33 $11.21 $23,310 2.1 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 50 $14.69 $15.56 $32,360 4.7 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 50 $15.99 $17.49 $36,370 4.4 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 870 $10.07 $10.80 $22,470 2.7 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 240 $7.89 $8.18 $17,010 2.7 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 50 $12.20 $12.11 $25,190 9.3 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 500 $11.75 $12.06 $25,070 4.1 %
  37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (7) $11.14 $12.57 $26,150 5.3 %
 
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 930 $8.99 $10.14 $21,090 3.5 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 60 $7.40 $7.52 $15,650 2.9 %
  39-4021 Funeral Attendants 30 $10.11 $10.81 $22,470 9.5 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 140 $9.91 $10.48 $21,790 4.0 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers (7) $9.34 $10.03 $20,860 7.3 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides (7) $9.71 $9.80 $20,380 7.1 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 100 $12.15 $13.81 $28,730 8.1 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 210 $7.92 $8.32 $17,310 4.3 %
 
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 5,070 $8.95 $12.36 $25,720 2.5 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 480 $15.27 $16.97 $35,300 4.3 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 50 $22.30 $25.14 $52,290 10.4 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 1,800 $8.16 $9.07 $18,860 2.3 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 280 $8.68 $10.71 $22,270 5.7 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 100 $13.67 $14.92 $31,020 4.9 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 1,690 $8.57 $10.71 $22,290 3.4 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 60 $20.10 $23.18 $48,220 6.3 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 30 $30.10 $36.91 $76,770 20.1 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 140 $19.45 $21.25 $44,200 11.2 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 250 $21.80 $22.84 $47,500 3.4 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 40 $10.22 $11.91 $24,760 10.2 %
 
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 8,670 $12.28 $13.28 $27,620 1.5 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 480 $18.62 $19.25 $40,040 1.8 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 50 $9.15 $10.15 $21,120 4.1 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 130 $14.36 $13.38 $27,820 5.3 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 280 $11.01 $12.00 $24,960 3.7 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 830 $13.10 $13.44 $27,970 2.2 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 120 $14.59 $14.62 $30,400 2.5 %
  43-3071 Tellers 230 $10.63 $11.06 $23,000 2.1 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 280 $14.79 $15.89 $33,050 3.9 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 120 $10.73 $10.98 $22,830 3.8 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 40 $8.37 $8.98 $18,680 7.2 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 60 $13.11 $15.16 $31,530 9.6 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 80 $12.46 $12.61 $26,230 3.6 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 40 $15.19 $15.45 $32,130 3.6 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 110 $10.90 $12.21 $25,400 3.5 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 100 $17.23 $17.58 $36,580 2.4 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 490 $9.77 $10.16 $21,130 2.5 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 60 $15.31 $16.50 $34,310 5.9 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (7) $8.52 $10.27 $21,350 4.1 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 70 $13.49 $14.48 $30,120 7.1 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 70 $19.33 $19.18 $39,880 3.6 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 50 $19.25 $18.87 $39,250 (7)
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 180 $20.59 $20.24 $42,100 (7)
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 50 $13.50 $15.93 $33,140 5.7 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 250 $12.54 $13.11 $27,280 2.1 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 650 $9.22 $10.60 $22,050 3.0 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (7) $9.77 $11.39 $23,680 15.3 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 360 $15.74 $17.46 $36,320 4.0 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 70 $16.85 $17.38 $36,140 5.0 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 50 $11.57 $11.27 $23,440 2.2 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 580 $11.89 $12.29 $25,570 2.6 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 40 $12.05 $12.49 $25,980 4.2 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 30 $10.66 $10.84 $22,540 3.2 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 130 $12.18 $12.51 $26,030 4.2 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,520 $10.99 $11.71 $24,370 2.9 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 30 $8.62 $9.89 $20,560 11.1 %
  43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 320 $9.11 $10.79 $22,450 4.4 %
 
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 3,840 $7.20 $7.93 $16,490 2.3 %
  45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 80 $9.81 $13.02 $27,070 10.8 %
  45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products (7) $8.16 $8.32 $17,310 2.2 %
  45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 40 $10.73 $10.85 $22,580 4.2 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 3,080 $7.16 $7.45 $15,490 2.1 %
  45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 70 $8.79 $12.05 $25,060 11.7 %
  45-2099 Agricultural Workers, All Other 100 $8.77 $9.64 $20,050 7.2 %
 
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 2,770 $13.39 $15.17 $31,560 4.3 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 260 $23.50 $23.79 $49,490 4.9 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 170 $13.86 $16.89 $35,130 8.0 %
  47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters 80 $14.97 $14.33 $29,800 13.8 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 400 $9.70 $11.08 $23,040 6.1 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 660 $9.59 $10.42 $21,670 3.8 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 130 $17.90 $17.10 $35,570 4.2 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 140 $20.97 $21.06 $43,800 6.5 %
  47-2082 Tapers 60 $22.87 $23.82 $49,540 7.0 %
  47-2111 Electricians 200 $17.78 $18.17 $37,790 9.4 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 70 $13.09 $13.99 $29,100 6.4 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers 40 $19.57 $19.23 $40,000 11.2 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 130 $15.00 $16.05 $33,390 2.8 %
 
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 2,420 $15.91 $16.89 $35,130 2.5 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 250 $21.51 $22.00 $45,770 4.5 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 90 $16.68 $17.42 $36,240 3.2 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 420 $14.03 $15.28 $31,780 4.7 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 130 $16.59 $16.65 $34,630 2.4 %
  49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 60 $14.53 $14.52 $30,210 4.7 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 50 $19.64 $19.74 $41,060 3.9 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 110 $9.81 $9.77 $20,330 3.3 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 30 $16.19 $17.26 $35,900 10.8 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 140 $16.66 $18.34 $38,150 3.6 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 590 $15.31 $15.22 $31,650 3.3 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery (7) $18.91 $18.42 $38,320 5.7 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 70 $8.47 $9.30 $19,340 3.3 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 30 $10.47 $16.43 $34,170 19.0 %
 
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 7,740 $10.04 $12.06 $25,080 5.5 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 430 $21.47 $22.26 $46,310 2.4 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 340 $9.48 $10.63 $22,120 3.9 %
  51-3011 Bakers 90 $9.75 $11.08 $23,050 7.0 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 100 $12.94 $14.10 $29,320 4.2 %
  51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (7) $15.93 $14.89 $30,970 2.7 %
  51-3092 Food Batchmakers (7) $8.13 $8.65 $18,000 6.3 %
  51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (7) $8.37 $10.13 $21,070 3.4 %
  51-4041 Machinists 30 $15.27 $17.55 $36,500 8.0 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 210 $13.26 $13.65 $28,380 2.5 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 70 $10.74 $12.58 $26,170 5.7 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 50 $8.64 $9.39 $19,540 6.3 %
  51-8013 Power Plant Operators 50 $23.94 $24.28 $50,500 7.7 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 170 $20.52 $20.79 $43,250 3.8 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $10.38 $11.12 $23,130 2.6 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 200 $15.75 $15.64 $32,540 3.6 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (7) $8.72 $9.94 $20,670 9.2 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 250 $8.32 $9.34 $19,430 5.7 %
  51-9199 Production Workers, All Other (7) $9.23 $9.30 $19,340 3.0 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 4,550 $11.96 $13.17 $27,390 2.7 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 50 $18.43 $18.28 $38,030 4.2 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 80 $23.03 $23.21 $48,270 2.8 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 170 $11.12 $11.73 $24,390 7.8 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 110 $8.37 $10.02 $20,850 11.4 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,190 $15.09 $16.29 $33,890 5.7 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 250 $11.86 $12.55 $26,100 4.5 %
  53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other (7) $9.41 $11.51 $23,930 3.6 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 40 $8.24 $8.84 $18,380 2.9 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 30 $19.24 $20.28 $42,190 10.5 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 430 $15.79 $15.44 $32,120 2.5 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 240 $8.40 $9.01 $18,730 2.9 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,080 $9.71 $10.13 $21,070 2.2 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand (7) $8.13 $9.38 $19,510 6.5 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (7) $22.71 $21.86 $45,480 13.2 %

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

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

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

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

(4) Hourly wage rates for occupations where workers typically work fewer than 2,080 hours per year are not available.

(5) This wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.

(7) Estimates not released.



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List of Occupations in SOC Code Number Order

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Last Modified Date: June 02, 2005