May 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Rapid City, SD 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 Rapid City, SD MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in South Dakota. 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 Rapid City, SD 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 50,500 $11.23 $13.88 $28,870 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 1,610 $32.75 $37.12 $77,200 2.3 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 90 (5) $71.01 $147,710 5.2 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 520 $37.79 $43.96 $91,450 3.0 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 50 $35.15 $40.13 $83,470 6.8 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 50 $27.45 $29.05 $60,420 3.0 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 30 $38.27 $40.75 $84,760 3.3 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 120 $37.04 $41.12 $85,530 5.0 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 70 $26.12 $27.21 $56,590 2.0 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 40 $40.29 $41.33 $85,970 3.6 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 80 $19.65 $20.35 $42,320 3.4 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 100 $33.00 $34.01 $70,740 4.3 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 60 $15.33 $16.14 $33,570 6.1 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 60 $31.66 $31.70 $65,940 1.8 %
 
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 1,400 $19.28 $20.90 $43,460 1.9 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 50 $18.01 $18.70 $38,900 2.5 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 60 $19.32 $20.54 $42,720 2.2 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 120 $18.16 $22.17 $46,110 6.2 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 60 $16.32 $18.00 $37,450 1.7 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 70 $19.47 $20.12 $41,850 2.5 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 90 $17.63 $18.50 $38,480 2.2 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 60 $16.67 $17.18 $35,740 2.4 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 90 $24.14 $27.65 $57,510 5.4 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 40 $13.38 $14.02 $29,160 6.5 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 80 $23.54 $23.96 $49,830 2.5 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 330 $20.09 $21.90 $45,560 2.6 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 130 $17.50 $18.49 $38,460 7.2 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 40 $16.37 $16.80 $34,950 5.4 %
 
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 590 $21.54 $22.00 $45,770 1.9 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 100 $23.42 $23.86 $49,630 1.9 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 30 $30.07 $30.14 $62,690 4.2 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software (7) $25.65 $27.97 $58,170 8.3 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 160 $13.94 $14.13 $29,400 3.0 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 70 $26.61 $26.85 $55,840 1.9 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 100 $23.18 $23.69 $49,280 1.9 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts (7) $21.37 $22.62 $47,050 4.3 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 560 $20.19 $21.82 $45,380 4.0 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 110 $29.34 $29.66 $61,690 4.7 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 50 $23.51 $23.79 $49,490 2.3 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 60 $14.90 $14.00 $29,120 4.4 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 70 $16.48 $16.86 $35,070 3.4 %
 
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 450 $17.57 $19.20 $39,940 1.4 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 40 $22.29 $23.59 $49,070 1.7 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 90 $12.16 $12.89 $26,820 2.3 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 600 $13.70 $14.84 $30,860 3.3 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 60 $16.50 $16.88 $35,110 2.8 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 70 $16.18 $17.16 $35,700 5.0 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 50 $13.23 $13.82 $28,740 2.3 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 140 $13.69 $14.18 $29,500 3.9 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 40 $13.19 $13.47 $28,020 3.2 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 110 $11.00 $10.52 $21,880 5.7 %
 
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 310 $21.86 $24.75 $51,470 5.6 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 190 $24.77 $29.15 $60,640 7.5 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 70 $12.90 $13.75 $28,590 5.4 %
 
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 (7) (7) (7) (7) (7)
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 80 $15.54 $15.50 $32,240 3.9 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 100 $11.61 $11.56 $24,040 4.0 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 30 $12.05 $11.99 $24,930 5.9 %
  25-4021 Librarians 40 $17.40 $18.03 $37,510 3.1 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 60 $11.64 $12.12 $25,210 4.0 %
 
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 700 $12.62 $13.74 $28,590 2.3 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 40 $9.73 $9.64 $20,050 4.6 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 70 $13.48 $13.84 $28,780 3.2 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 70 (4) (4) $26,170 3.8 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 140 $17.35 $18.36 $38,200 4.3 %
  27-3041 Editors 60 $14.84 $15.39 $32,010 2.4 %
  27-4021 Photographers 60 $11.12 $11.01 $22,900 9.1 %
 
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 3,110 $21.38 $24.46 $50,880 3.6 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 150 $39.52 $38.16 $79,380 3.9 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 60 $30.52 $30.83 $64,130 3.0 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 40 $21.62 $23.14 $48,130 4.1 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 90 $26.47 $27.83 $57,890 3.3 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 30 $21.31 $21.73 $45,200 2.2 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 50 $13.77 $14.26 $29,650 5.1 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 140 $24.40 $23.32 $48,500 8.0 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 100 $19.51 $19.95 $41,490 2.5 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 40 $13.44 $13.57 $28,230 2.2 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 120 $11.21 $11.56 $24,040 1.7 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 40 $10.46 $10.71 $22,270 7.4 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 320 $13.74 $13.85 $28,810 1.9 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 130 $10.88 $12.54 $26,080 6.5 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (7) $10.30 $11.37 $23,650 2.3 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 1,470 $10.46 $10.69 $22,230 2.4 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 50 $10.09 $10.16 $21,140 1.9 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 580 $9.10 $9.22 $19,170 4.7 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists 50 $14.24 $14.49 $30,130 6.1 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 170 $12.51 $12.47 $25,930 4.4 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 380 $10.55 $10.73 $22,320 1.9 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 120 $13.12 $13.40 $27,870 1.7 %
 
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 800 $14.78 $15.56 $32,370 3.7 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 50 $21.78 $23.93 $49,780 2.0 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 170 $8.71 $9.47 $19,700 4.4 %
 
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 5,290 $6.77 $7.23 $15,040 1.3 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 320 $11.67 $11.67 $24,270 1.8 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 340 $6.17 $6.16 $12,810 3.6 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 170 $9.48 $9.33 $19,410 1.8 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 340 $9.14 $9.16 $19,050 1.6 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 140 $7.75 $7.73 $16,080 2.4 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 430 $7.64 $7.54 $15,690 1.5 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 330 $6.97 $7.19 $14,960 3.7 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 720 $6.35 $6.42 $13,360 3.2 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 470 $6.67 $6.77 $14,090 2.5 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,310 $6.28 $6.34 $13,200 1.9 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 270 $6.34 $6.35 $13,200 2.0 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 240 $6.56 $6.66 $13,860 2.0 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 170 $7.00 $6.88 $14,310 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 2,340 $8.21 $8.74 $18,190 2.9 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 90 $13.69 $13.45 $27,970 4.0 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 40 $14.82 $15.41 $32,060 5.8 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 930 $8.52 $8.88 $18,480 1.4 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 940 $7.19 $7.64 $15,890 7.7 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 290 $8.52 $9.09 $18,910 3.4 %
  37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (7) $11.00 $11.84 $24,640 9.0 %
 
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 1,670 $7.90 $8.39 $17,460 2.2 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 50 $12.85 $13.67 $28,420 2.9 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (7) $8.27 $8.58 $17,840 4.8 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 40 $6.55 $6.81 $14,170 3.4 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 130 $6.37 $6.36 $13,230 2.3 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 180 $11.72 $11.84 $24,630 5.4 %
  39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts (7) $7.76 $7.85 $16,330 4.0 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 370 $6.71 $7.07 $14,700 3.5 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 110 $8.21 $8.32 $17,300 2.0 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 100 $6.82 $7.59 $15,790 6.0 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 90 $9.83 $10.17 $21,150 4.6 %
  39-9041 Residential Advisors 310 $8.59 $8.65 $17,990 4.0 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 6,260 $9.39 $12.19 $25,350 3.1 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 590 $15.89 $17.11 $35,600 3.1 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 140 $26.73 $29.90 $62,200 7.2 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 1,620 $7.34 $7.44 $15,460 1.4 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 230 $7.45 $8.14 $16,940 4.1 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 260 $11.74 $12.11 $25,200 3.3 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,270 $8.67 $9.88 $20,550 3.5 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 100 $13.38 $14.49 $30,140 2.5 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 130 $17.39 $20.02 $41,630 18.4 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 50 $51.60 $54.16 $112,660 11.1 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 30 $11.76 $11.66 $24,250 2.2 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 110 $25.82 $26.87 $55,880 5.4 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 590 $16.98 $18.52 $38,520 3.8 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 60 $8.30 $9.36 $19,470 7.8 %
 
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 8,760 $10.65 $11.34 $23,580 1.3 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 540 $16.75 $17.45 $36,290 1.3 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 450 $11.42 $12.09 $25,140 2.7 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 220 $10.17 $10.22 $21,250 1.5 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,120 $11.49 $11.34 $23,590 1.2 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 80 $12.00 $11.81 $24,560 2.4 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 50 $11.71 $13.19 $27,440 4.9 %
  43-3071 Tellers 200 $8.72 $8.81 $18,330 3.1 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 50 $11.96 $11.87 $24,700 1.9 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,230 $10.53 $10.99 $22,860 2.0 %
  43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 60 $14.31 $14.19 $29,500 2.3 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 40 $9.80 $9.69 $20,150 1.9 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 320 $7.62 $7.47 $15,540 4.3 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 100 $10.57 $10.64 $22,130 3.9 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 80 $10.28 $10.29 $21,390 3.1 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 50 $12.93 $13.13 $27,300 2.4 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 570 $9.23 $9.20 $19,140 1.2 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 70 $10.46 $11.96 $24,870 11.9 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 30 $13.94 $13.98 $29,080 1.8 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 70 $10.55 $11.18 $23,250 2.9 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 30 $13.70 $14.55 $30,260 3.0 %
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 100 $22.19 $21.19 $44,080 (7)
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 70 $18.96 $17.98 $37,400 (7)
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 50 $13.71 $14.32 $29,780 2.1 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 130 $10.42 $10.89 $22,650 2.3 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 620 $8.70 $9.13 $18,980 1.8 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 320 $13.32 $13.67 $28,440 1.1 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 90 $13.14 $13.31 $27,670 3.8 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 90 $13.62 $13.06 $27,170 5.7 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 660 $10.03 $10.23 $21,290 2.0 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 170 $10.60 $10.57 $21,980 1.5 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 570 $8.69 $8.97 $18,660 3.7 %
 
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 (7) $10.46 $11.21 $23,310 2.9 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 3,430 $12.97 $13.79 $28,690 1.4 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 420 $19.59 $20.08 $41,770 2.9 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 50 $17.64 $19.51 $40,580 9.3 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 560 $12.60 $12.80 $26,630 4.2 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 250 $13.76 $13.52 $28,130 2.6 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 620 $10.01 $9.97 $20,740 2.7 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 40 $13.72 $14.34 $29,820 2.0 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 240 $14.29 $15.13 $31,480 2.6 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 60 $12.59 $12.61 $26,230 3.7 %
  47-2111 Electricians 230 $15.75 $16.15 $33,590 3.3 %
  47-2121 Glaziers 40 $13.50 $13.70 $28,500 4.3 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 70 $12.69 $13.25 $27,550 7.4 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers (7) $12.83 $14.16 $29,440 10.0 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 120 $15.94 $16.14 $33,560 2.9 %
  47-2181 Roofers 50 $9.16 $9.50 $19,750 5.2 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 40 $13.13 $13.63 $28,350 2.0 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 50 $10.67 $10.44 $21,710 5.2 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 100 $9.44 $9.24 $19,220 2.5 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 70 $9.06 $9.39 $19,530 5.3 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (7) $9.65 $9.59 $19,940 4.3 %
  47-3019 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other 30 $12.42 $11.72 $24,380 5.8 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 100 $15.03 $15.03 $31,260 2.3 %
 
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 2,550 $14.61 $15.79 $32,840 1.9 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 240 $22.25 $23.00 $47,840 1.7 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 120 $12.78 $13.22 $27,500 7.9 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 60 $23.56 $22.31 $46,400 4.5 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 80 $22.58 $21.13 $43,950 3.7 %
  49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 50 $13.85 $13.78 $28,670 2.7 %
  49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 60 $22.35 $21.10 $43,880 12.9 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 110 $13.97 $15.46 $32,150 4.0 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 320 $14.55 $16.05 $33,380 6.6 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 120 $14.95 $15.11 $31,430 2.6 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 100 $17.12 $17.89 $37,210 1.7 %
  49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (7) $10.96 $12.88 $26,790 14.9 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 30 $7.43 $7.32 $15,230 6.3 %
  49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 60 $18.75 $18.71 $38,910 3.2 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (7) $13.24 $14.30 $29,740 5.7 %
  49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 40 $8.42 $10.67 $22,190 16.4 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 40 $14.73 $14.85 $30,880 2.1 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 320 $11.14 $12.14 $25,250 2.0 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 80 $19.83 $19.86 $41,320 4.0 %
  49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 40 $13.38 $13.11 $27,270 1.9 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (7) $9.27 $9.10 $18,930 3.2 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 40 $13.59 $14.09 $29,310 11.3 %
 
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 2,930 $9.97 $10.80 $22,460 2.7 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 180 $19.33 $20.41 $42,450 1.8 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 230 $8.53 $8.76 $18,210 3.4 %
  51-3011 Bakers 100 $8.65 $8.81 $18,320 1.9 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 50 $12.21 $12.62 $26,240 3.8 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $10.38 $10.69 $22,230 2.1 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 50 $10.12 $10.17 $21,160 3.5 %
  51-4041 Machinists 50 $13.77 $14.52 $30,210 2.9 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 130 $12.97 $13.35 $27,780 2.6 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 40 $14.62 $14.27 $29,670 3.1 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 160 $7.89 $7.85 $16,340 3.8 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 40 $10.78 $11.23 $23,350 3.4 %
  51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 90 $11.66 $11.31 $23,530 3.0 %
  51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 50 $9.29 $9.39 $19,530 4.6 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $10.83 $11.24 $23,380 3.4 %
  51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 80 $11.57 $11.52 $23,950 2.2 %
  51-9071 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 90 $11.13 $11.53 $23,980 3.5 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 70 $9.33 $9.41 $19,580 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 3,210 $10.59 $11.63 $24,190 2.0 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 50 $13.95 $15.38 $32,000 3.3 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 100 $20.88 $20.89 $43,450 3.4 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 50 $10.47 $10.82 $22,500 2.7 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 250 $15.13 $14.57 $30,310 4.9 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 790 $12.61 $13.25 $27,560 2.7 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 340 $9.37 $10.60 $22,040 6.4 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 50 $9.16 $9.40 $19,560 4.3 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 40 $8.39 $8.21 $17,080 3.7 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 120 $14.71 $14.39 $29,930 3.0 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 100 $11.80 $11.73 $24,390 2.8 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 220 $7.43 $7.59 $15,800 5.2 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 690 $8.79 $9.04 $18,790 1.7 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 30 $8.78 $8.88 $18,480 2.6 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 130 $7.30 $7.45 $15,490 3.1 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 60 $12.79 $12.12 $25,210 5.0 %

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