May 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Salinas, 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 Salinas, 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 Salinas, 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 155,320 $12.91 $17.52 $36,430 2.7 %
 
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 6,250 $36.71 $41.79 $86,930 2.3 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 310 (5) $73.20 $152,260 3.0 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 2,000 $41.27 $47.40 $98,590 2.1 %
  11-1031 Legislators 40 (4) (4) $41,660 6.6 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 50 $36.87 $37.17 $77,310 7.1 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 180 $47.89 $51.66 $107,460 5.8 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 320 $43.11 $49.21 $102,350 6.4 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 70 $37.54 $38.85 $80,800 5.2 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 160 $27.47 $30.77 $64,000 2.9 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 200 $41.09 $43.24 $89,930 6.9 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 410 $42.86 $44.82 $93,230 3.8 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 60 $31.35 $34.25 $71,230 6.2 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 40 $42.93 $42.93 $89,290 4.5 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 110 $48.31 $49.92 $103,840 9.3 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 40 $31.60 $33.24 $69,130 4.2 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 90 $29.50 $34.18 $71,100 4.1 %
  11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 70 $31.84 $34.97 $72,740 6.2 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers (7) $21.31 $30.30 $63,030 21.1 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 50 $21.52 $23.54 $48,970 9.2 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 220 (4) (4) $93,050 3.0 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary (7) $37.74 $39.57 $82,300 3.6 %
  11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 30 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 60 $51.39 $54.10 $112,530 5.6 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 310 $19.91 $21.40 $44,520 4.2 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 110 $22.76 $28.80 $59,910 14.4 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 160 $31.16 $34.55 $71,870 3.8 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 40 $45.25 $42.11 $87,580 8.1 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 260 $13.77 $17.37 $36,130 7.8 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 140 $21.38 $23.52 $48,920 5.5 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 300 $36.31 $36.79 $76,520 2.9 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 4,500 $25.67 $27.61 $57,440 1.6 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products (7) $29.62 $27.74 $57,710 7.6 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 100 $19.16 $20.48 $42,600 4.8 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 180 $21.93 $23.50 $48,870 2.8 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (7) $24.02 $25.06 $52,120 3.6 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 160 $27.98 $28.59 $59,470 6.0 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 250 $26.32 $27.16 $56,500 4.5 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 80 $26.09 $28.28 $58,820 7.2 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (7) $23.92 $24.69 $51,350 2.1 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 160 $23.27 $23.23 $48,320 2.9 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 190 $24.31 $25.95 $53,970 6.3 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 300 $27.05 $33.14 $68,930 7.9 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 80 $21.42 $21.60 $44,930 4.2 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 860 $23.42 $25.18 $52,380 3.8 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 910 $26.53 $28.79 $59,880 4.6 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 100 $26.58 $28.37 $59,000 8.4 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts (7) $27.41 $29.33 $61,010 2.1 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 50 $34.58 $36.10 $75,090 7.0 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 50 $31.40 $36.22 $75,340 10.1 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters (7) $25.90 $26.16 $54,410 9.3 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 260 $30.25 $31.01 $64,510 4.7 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 40 $12.55 $13.63 $28,350 11.2 %
  13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 50 $23.58 $25.13 $52,280 5.1 %
 
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 2,000 $33.29 $34.87 $72,540 3.1 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 210 $33.68 $36.27 $75,430 8.9 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 230 $39.34 $44.43 $92,420 5.6 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 100 $37.29 $38.03 $79,110 4.4 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 290 $21.31 $22.43 $46,660 2.9 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 750 $37.74 $38.19 $79,430 3.1 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 70 $35.22 $31.75 $66,050 5.2 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 180 $27.40 $28.87 $60,060 4.6 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 60 $32.20 $32.32 $67,220 4.9 %
  15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 50 $28.54 $29.18 $60,690 6.9 %
 
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 1,190 $28.10 $29.00 $60,310 3.7 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 100 $33.24 $34.15 $71,030 3.8 %
  17-1022 Surveyors (7) $32.24 $31.68 $65,890 2.7 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 160 $34.63 $35.16 $73,130 3.3 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 40 $40.51 $40.66 $84,570 5.5 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 70 $34.69 $36.35 $75,600 6.1 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 40 $32.52 $35.07 $72,940 7.1 %
  17-2199 Engineers, All Other 50 $33.42 $34.56 $71,880 4.8 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 100 $19.96 $20.00 $41,590 4.2 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 40 $23.73 $24.68 $51,330 6.4 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians (7) $20.92 $21.81 $45,370 5.9 %
 
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 1,160 $28.56 $32.33 $67,250 7.6 %
  19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists 50 $27.71 $29.42 $61,200 3.7 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (7) $16.25 $18.65 $38,800 19.0 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 50 $32.96 $32.98 $68,600 3.4 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 190 $28.10 $32.67 $67,950 7.1 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 200 $38.80 $46.44 $96,600 16.4 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 60 $31.67 $31.34 $65,190 2.6 %
  19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other (7) $31.02 $34.21 $71,150 2.8 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 50 $14.82 $13.96 $29,030 9.5 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 60 $15.78 $16.69 $34,710 2.9 %
  19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians (7) $29.66 $29.61 $61,590 3.0 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 50 $13.21 $14.47 $30,090 2.5 %
 
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 1,950 $21.01 $22.10 $45,960 4.5 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 130 $16.13 $15.76 $32,780 8.9 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 250 $25.56 $26.32 $54,750 6.5 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 80 $16.39 $18.54 $38,560 14.0 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 200 $16.83 $19.47 $40,500 14.8 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 50 $20.81 $20.94 $43,560 6.9 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 140 $24.13 $24.23 $50,410 4.7 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers (7) $17.33 $23.33 $48,520 3.5 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 80 $20.90 $21.05 $43,790 7.2 %
  21-1029 Social Workers, All Other (7) $26.91 $26.65 $55,420 2.2 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 60 $17.19 $18.93 $39,360 9.1 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 270 $10.83 $12.54 $26,080 3.1 %
  21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (7) $22.14 $22.33 $46,440 3.5 %
  21-2011 Clergy 40 $22.89 $21.98 $45,730 6.2 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 850 $27.06 $36.70 $76,340 11.3 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 230 $55.32 $61.78 $128,500 6.4 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants (7) $36.40 $31.65 $65,820 6.5 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (7) $24.76 $27.08 $56,320 4.1 %
  23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 310 $22.01 $21.52 $44,760 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 10,060 $23.25 $26.53 $55,190 7.1 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 200 $12.44 $13.63 $28,360 3.3 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 230 (4) (4) $47,510 3.8 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,540 (4) (4) $51,820 4.3 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 810 (4) (4) $50,840 4.9 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,520 (4) (4) $55,040 2.2 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School (7) (4) (4) $50,220 14.9 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 240 (4) (4) $63,390 14.3 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 70 (4) (4) $58,440 3.9 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 40 (4) (4) $61,890 8.3 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 260 $11.45 $14.09 $29,310 20.1 %
  25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 2,060 (4) (4) $72,060 8.5 %
  25-4021 Librarians 140 $24.77 $24.65 $51,270 4.8 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 200 $13.91 $14.51 $30,180 3.9 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 50 $23.51 $24.66 $51,280 8.0 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,450 (4) (4) $24,390 3.3 %
  25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other (7) $13.34 $13.38 $27,830 4.7 %
 
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 1,700 $18.39 $20.89 $43,450 3.3 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 80 $10.34 $11.45 $23,810 7.0 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 170 $20.70 $23.00 $47,840 6.6 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 50 $21.00 $23.84 $49,590 13.0 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 30 $23.29 $24.42 $50,790 2.8 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 130 (4) (4) $27,370 10.4 %
  27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 50 $15.51 $20.07 $41,740 13.3 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 160 $21.35 $22.48 $46,760 4.3 %
  27-3041 Editors 200 $21.95 $24.63 $51,220 2.1 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 50 $29.51 $30.76 $63,980 3.2 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 210 $16.05 $16.78 $34,900 4.7 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 40 $14.02 $13.55 $28,180 2.4 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 40 $11.61 $12.37 $25,730 3.5 %
  27-4021 Photographers 50 $15.33 $16.22 $33,750 10.1 %
  27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 30 $12.97 $19.39 $40,330 15.6 %
 
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 6,470 $29.32 $33.31 $69,280 6.9 %
  29-1021 Dentists, General 50 $57.52 $65.59 $136,430 10.6 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 50 $24.88 $25.01 $52,020 3.3 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 180 $50.64 $54.22 $112,770 9.9 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 130 $65.90 $68.08 $141,600 4.7 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 30 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General (7) $52.76 $53.96 $112,230 6.5 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists 30 $65.84 $65.38 $136,000 13.5 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (7) $34.54 $43.81 $91,120 21.4 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 90 $35.40 $36.84 $76,630 5.6 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,320 $33.95 $33.44 $69,570 4.2 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 120 $34.27 $37.20 $77,380 5.1 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists (7) $30.51 $30.30 $63,020 1.6 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 70 $29.01 $36.85 $76,640 14.9 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 80 $33.44 $33.59 $69,860 1.8 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 100 $23.61 $23.52 $48,920 2.0 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists (7) $45.58 $38.64 $80,370 10.2 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 80 $25.40 $25.98 $54,030 6.5 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 130 $21.87 $23.82 $49,540 4.3 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 40 $13.49 $22.76 $47,340 11.0 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 230 $16.53 $16.87 $35,100 4.1 %
  29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 40 $23.89 $24.64 $51,250 5.9 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 70 $18.79 $19.07 $39,660 2.6 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 70 $15.96 $16.00 $33,270 6.5 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 650 $20.29 $21.10 $43,890 3.8 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 170 $15.28 $14.59 $30,340 3.7 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 110 $15.86 $16.21 $33,720 9.7 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 40 $28.76 $26.66 $55,450 4.2 %
 
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 3,110 $12.15 $13.16 $27,380 2.6 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 340 $9.98 $10.10 $21,000 2.5 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 940 $10.37 $10.68 $22,210 2.2 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants (7) $20.59 $20.60 $42,840 2.7 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 60 $10.57 $11.61 $24,140 7.7 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists 160 $10.14 $13.69 $28,480 8.9 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 630 $15.47 $15.18 $31,580 3.8 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 540 $14.07 $15.82 $32,910 8.4 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 80 $19.77 $18.87 $39,250 3.1 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 100 $11.95 $11.74 $24,410 7.7 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 130 $13.31 $13.11 $27,270 4.4 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 6,020 $20.59 $21.14 $43,970 6.6 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives (7) $38.13 $39.39 $81,930 3.8 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 130 $29.82 $36.16 $75,220 15.1 %
  33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 70 $23.99 $24.30 $50,540 4.4 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 720 $23.77 $22.93 $47,690 7.1 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 80 $29.75 $31.07 $64,620 2.9 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 830 $25.23 $25.83 $53,720 3.0 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 1,040 $9.46 $10.34 $21,510 5.1 %
  33-9091 Crossing Guards (7) $8.34 $8.79 $18,280 3.3 %
  33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (7) $10.14 $10.87 $22,600 3.2 %
  33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 490 $9.71 $11.84 $24,620 11.5 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 14,100 $8.29 $9.55 $19,860 1.6 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 110 $24.64 $24.37 $50,700 4.5 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 990 $12.83 $14.25 $29,640 4.5 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 760 $7.69 $7.75 $16,120 2.0 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 400 $11.89 $13.32 $27,700 5.7 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 1,330 $9.87 $10.45 $21,730 3.1 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 260 $9.75 $9.95 $20,690 3.7 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 1,340 $8.14 $8.59 $17,870 2.2 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 540 $10.40 $11.76 $24,470 4.5 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,250 $7.85 $8.45 $17,580 2.4 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 970 $8.66 $8.92 $18,540 4.6 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,650 $7.88 $8.65 $18,000 3.2 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 460 $8.10 $8.36 $17,390 1.9 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 740 $7.56 $8.92 $18,550 5.0 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 770 $7.79 $8.15 $16,950 1.9 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 440 $8.30 $9.36 $19,460 4.7 %
  35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other (7) $8.18 $8.68 $18,050 7.4 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 5,800 $10.41 $11.86 $24,670 2.3 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 260 $17.27 $18.00 $37,430 4.0 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 170 $23.67 $26.34 $54,780 6.0 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,880 $10.74 $11.73 $24,400 2.7 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,750 $8.96 $9.14 $19,000 2.4 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 120 $14.17 $15.21 $31,630 7.2 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 1,480 $11.79 $12.23 $25,430 2.4 %
  37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (7) $11.08 $11.81 $24,560 5.9 %
 
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 2,900 $9.57 $11.33 $23,560 3.6 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 140 $16.39 $18.57 $38,630 5.7 %
  39-2011 Animal Trainers 60 $9.50 $10.99 $22,870 13.0 %
  39-3011 Gaming Dealers (7) $7.07 $7.40 $15,380 7.1 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 70 $8.58 $8.85 $18,410 5.2 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 370 $8.41 $8.88 $18,470 2.1 %
  39-3093 Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 60 $9.39 $9.96 $20,710 3.9 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 240 $10.43 $11.30 $23,510 5.1 %
  39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops 160 $7.87 $8.45 $17,570 4.2 %
  39-6012 Concierges 40 $10.29 $10.68 $22,210 4.3 %
  39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts 40 $10.42 $13.34 $27,740 11.2 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 290 $9.19 $9.78 $20,330 3.2 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 340 $9.75 $9.69 $20,160 3.0 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 180 $25.91 $24.98 $51,960 2.9 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers (7) $9.48 $10.97 $22,820 5.4 %
  39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 40 $8.75 $9.24 $19,210 5.4 %
 
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 14,250 $10.46 $15.63 $32,500 2.6 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,470 $16.33 $18.22 $37,890 2.4 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 200 $27.75 $32.83 $68,290 6.2 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 3,920 $8.74 $10.12 $21,040 2.8 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 750 $8.60 $11.18 $23,260 4.6 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 380 $13.30 $14.03 $29,180 6.4 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 4,990 $9.04 $11.35 $23,600 3.5 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 120 $20.21 $25.46 $52,960 7.6 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 120 $44.59 $44.59 $92,750 9.6 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 230 $33.01 $46.71 $97,150 8.3 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 60 $12.57 $13.45 $27,970 11.3 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 300 $20.15 $23.29 $48,440 5.0 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 110 $29.62 $31.15 $64,780 5.8 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,070 $32.19 $38.16 $79,380 6.1 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 140 $8.90 $10.23 $21,270 11.1 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 140 $10.81 $11.97 $24,900 7.3 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 200 $15.28 $16.53 $34,390 12.1 %
 
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 21,160 $14.36 $15.15 $31,510 1.5 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,480 $21.36 $22.28 $46,340 1.9 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 260 $11.45 $11.94 $24,820 2.7 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 350 $15.67 $15.63 $32,510 2.8 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 520 $13.45 $14.08 $29,290 3.9 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,890 $15.92 $16.17 $33,630 1.6 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 270 $16.58 $16.98 $35,310 2.0 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 70 $18.85 $19.17 $39,880 3.8 %
  43-3071 Tellers 360 $11.01 $11.62 $24,160 2.0 %
  43-4011 Brokerage Clerks 60 $14.99 $16.06 $33,400 4.1 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,230 $14.11 $15.00 $31,190 2.1 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 290 $9.16 $9.66 $20,090 3.1 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 570 $11.10 $11.47 $23,850 8.8 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 100 $15.11 $14.73 $30,630 4.8 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 140 $14.34 $14.86 $30,910 2.2 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 100 $14.90 $14.33 $29,800 6.3 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 410 $14.55 $13.89 $28,890 4.1 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 160 $19.13 $19.17 $39,880 2.3 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,260 $10.58 $11.26 $23,430 1.8 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 150 $12.88 $13.32 $27,700 3.9 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 450 $15.50 $16.77 $34,890 12.1 %
  43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 50 $19.51 $19.40 $40,350 9.6 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 30 $11.81 $13.54 $28,170 2.1 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers (7) $21.64 $22.53 $46,860 3.9 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 250 $13.69 $15.95 $33,170 6.3 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 100 $19.38 $19.23 $40,000 (7)
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 330 $21.25 $21.03 $43,740 (7)
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 110 $19.28 $18.89 $39,290 (7)
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 240 $17.57 $18.02 $37,490 3.4 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 620 $12.05 $12.80 $26,620 3.4 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,100 $10.41 $11.44 $23,790 3.2 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 170 $13.26 $17.19 $35,760 16.6 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,440 $18.30 $18.67 $38,830 1.4 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 350 $17.06 $19.31 $40,170 11.5 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 440 $15.68 $15.38 $31,990 4.5 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,020 $14.84 $15.53 $32,310 2.2 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 220 $17.32 $16.58 $34,480 5.4 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 200 $12.11 $12.79 $26,590 5.2 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 140 $14.41 $15.93 $33,140 7.7 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 140 $13.95 $14.60 $30,370 4.1 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 60 $10.23 $10.95 $22,770 6.4 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 3,120 $12.19 $12.44 $25,880 2.4 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 30 $11.44 $12.45 $25,900 6.6 %
 
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 23,250 $8.13 $8.75 $18,200 1.5 %
  45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 580 $17.39 $19.27 $40,070 4.3 %
  45-1012 Farm Labor Contractors 60 $19.09 $18.41 $38,300 4.7 %
  45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors 30 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 1,340 $9.63 $9.57 $19,910 2.8 %
  45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 690 $9.52 $11.01 $22,900 5.5 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 19,680 $8.02 $8.27 $17,200 1.4 %
  45-2099 Agricultural Workers, All Other (7) $11.65 $11.72 $24,370 8.3 %
  45-4011 Forest and Conservation Workers 40 $11.20 $11.40 $23,720 2.8 %
 
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 5,630 $20.83 $21.42 $44,540 1.8 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 400 $30.72 $31.87 $66,290 2.7 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 710 $20.51 $20.80 $43,270 4.3 %
  47-2041 Carpet Installers (7) $15.14 $15.25 $31,730 5.7 %
  47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters 140 $16.67 $17.90 $37,230 14.3 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 210 $22.44 $21.28 $44,260 8.6 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,070 $17.06 $17.64 $36,690 3.9 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 240 $26.06 $25.22 $52,450 4.3 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 150 $26.43 $24.55 $51,070 2.6 %
  47-2111 Electricians 500 $27.06 $26.33 $54,760 4.6 %
  47-2121 Glaziers (7) $23.72 $23.26 $48,390 7.6 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 380 $18.51 $18.84 $39,180 3.1 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers 70 $18.66 $17.87 $37,180 7.6 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 360 $21.02 $21.54 $44,800 4.7 %
  47-2181 Roofers 140 $19.69 $19.48 $40,510 3.0 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 110 $20.89 $20.53 $42,710 8.2 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 50 $18.84 $18.37 $38,210 7.7 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters (7) $10.87 $11.27 $23,450 4.5 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors (7) $29.42 $27.97 $58,170 4.8 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 110 $20.47 $21.45 $44,610 4.4 %
  47-4071 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (7) $17.79 $20.07 $41,740 15.0 %
  47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other (7) $13.34 $15.29 $31,790 16.8 %
  47-5021 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (7) $20.06 $19.65 $40,870 6.0 %
 
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 5,020 $17.71 $18.66 $38,800 2.0 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 390 $26.15 $26.46 $55,050 2.4 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 90 $17.88 $18.00 $37,440 3.6 %
  49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 50 $19.60 $20.30 $42,230 6.7 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 90 $18.01 $17.42 $36,230 3.2 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 710 $17.28 $19.03 $39,580 3.8 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 180 $19.91 $19.57 $40,710 3.6 %
  49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 150 $16.12 $16.30 $33,910 2.9 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 220 $21.27 $21.77 $45,270 4.1 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 50 $10.27 $10.54 $21,920 5.1 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 100 $23.65 $23.69 $49,270 6.2 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 160 $23.29 $22.66 $47,140 4.4 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,830 $14.72 $15.81 $32,890 2.9 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 70 $17.76 $18.00 $37,440 9.7 %
  49-9094 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 30 $9.17 $12.53 $26,060 7.9 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 100 $10.07 $12.03 $25,020 6.9 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 130 $15.35 $17.61 $36,630 11.9 %
 
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 6,590 $11.55 $14.25 $29,640 3.2 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 590 $24.35 $25.70 $53,460 6.2 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 40 $13.96 $13.31 $27,690 3.1 %
  51-2023 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers (7) $8.69 $10.35 $21,520 6.8 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 50 $14.86 $14.82 $30,820 11.3 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 330 $9.01 $10.20 $21,220 8.2 %
  51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other (7) $9.16 $10.17 $21,150 7.3 %
  51-3011 Bakers 230 $12.26 $15.93 $33,130 13.7 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 290 $9.21 $12.02 $25,000 14.4 %
  51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 30 $12.42 $13.15 $27,360 3.5 %
  51-4041 Machinists 70 $17.85 $17.82 $37,060 3.7 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 250 $15.21 $15.63 $32,520 2.1 %
  51-5021 Job Printers 110 $18.32 $18.34 $38,150 2.9 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 30 $17.84 $18.02 $37,480 9.0 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 50 $17.37 $19.29 $40,130 5.9 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 180 $9.10 $9.84 $20,470 4.6 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 130 $10.67 $11.11 $23,110 4.0 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (7) $17.65 $16.56 $34,450 5.8 %
  51-8013 Power Plant Operators 50 $29.30 $28.76 $59,830 3.1 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 90 $26.11 $25.88 $53,830 5.2 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 170 $24.45 $24.41 $50,770 3.3 %
  51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (7) $11.71 $11.95 $24,850 5.2 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 80 $12.90 $14.01 $29,130 9.3 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 310 $9.71 $11.61 $24,150 4.8 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 720 $11.59 $12.17 $25,310 2.5 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 40 $8.27 $9.11 $18,950 6.2 %
  51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic (7) $12.36 $12.81 $26,650 2.2 %
  51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 160 $19.62 $18.83 $39,170 6.2 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 750 $8.41 $9.43 $19,620 6.0 %
  51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 250 $10.07 $13.40 $27,860 17.4 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 11,380 $10.40 $12.19 $25,350 2.5 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 140 $21.15 $22.91 $47,660 3.7 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 250 $22.54 $23.03 $47,900 3.1 %
  53-2012 Commercial Pilots 60 (4) (4) $64,930 22.4 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 80 $12.90 $13.51 $28,110 7.8 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 330 $14.41 $14.23 $29,590 4.1 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 470 $10.31 $12.28 $25,550 9.6 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,630 $14.94 $15.70 $32,650 3.0 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 970 $13.13 $13.54 $28,170 4.0 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 90 $11.37 $13.09 $27,230 12.5 %
  53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 190 $10.76 $12.48 $25,960 13.2 %
  53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 180 $8.86 $10.63 $22,120 7.8 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 170 $9.08 $9.16 $19,050 3.1 %
  53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 70 $10.24 $11.00 $22,870 6.8 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators (7) $20.40 $20.31 $42,240 4.8 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,000 $12.18 $13.12 $27,290 3.2 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 460 $8.19 $8.61 $17,920 2.7 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,420 $8.75 $9.84 $20,460 2.7 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 210 $10.10 $10.52 $21,880 3.4 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 2,330 $8.09 $8.47 $17,610 3.4 %
  53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 60 $19.53 $19.45 $40,450 4.2 %

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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Last Modified Date: June 02, 2005