May 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, 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 San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, 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 San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, 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 99,540 $13.54 $17.53 $36,470 2.4 %
 
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 4,150 $33.27 $37.38 $77,760 1.9 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 190 (5) $72.69 $151,190 3.5 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,340 $36.73 $42.17 $87,710 2.2 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 40 $31.07 $34.16 $71,050 8.4 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 80 $32.17 $34.60 $71,960 3.8 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 140 $36.11 $41.70 $86,740 4.8 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 40 $29.53 $31.50 $65,520 9.1 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 120 $30.22 $32.35 $67,280 4.0 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 110 $38.36 $37.53 $78,060 2.2 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 260 $33.92 $38.76 $80,610 4.5 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 110 $38.61 $39.33 $81,810 3.9 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 40 $34.44 $37.08 $77,130 5.4 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 90 $38.92 $43.02 $89,480 7.3 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 140 (4) (4) $82,710 4.3 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 140 $47.25 $46.54 $96,800 3.9 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 220 $18.73 $18.18 $37,810 3.7 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 160 $14.81 $16.11 $33,520 6.4 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 100 $31.21 $32.44 $67,480 2.4 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 250 $10.79 $15.31 $31,850 12.7 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 120 $21.43 $23.59 $49,070 5.7 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 210 $43.49 $43.13 $89,710 4.6 %
 
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 3,230 $25.22 $28.31 $58,890 3.6 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 90 $18.34 $19.82 $41,230 6.8 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 90 $20.62 $20.93 $43,540 2.2 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation (7) $33.97 $33.90 $70,510 4.0 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 120 $21.67 $23.55 $48,980 4.3 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 60 $17.66 $18.89 $39,280 3.9 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 60 $21.19 $23.00 $47,850 6.1 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 100 $27.44 $28.49 $59,260 6.3 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 140 $28.75 $33.52 $69,720 7.7 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 400 $24.30 $27.85 $57,920 4.8 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 40 $32.23 $35.70 $74,260 5.6 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 40 $46.06 $49.03 $101,980 14.7 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 330 $23.27 $27.15 $56,460 9.5 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 40 $20.47 $19.79 $41,170 5.8 %
 
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 1,390 $29.43 $30.73 $63,910 3.5 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 230 $32.15 $34.29 $71,330 5.8 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 160 $35.37 $31.99 $66,530 10.3 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 70 $42.06 $43.09 $89,620 3.5 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 250 $18.34 $19.39 $40,340 3.6 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 220 $29.02 $29.27 $60,880 4.5 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 40 $32.66 $35.05 $72,900 11.5 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 130 $29.86 $31.73 $66,010 3.8 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 110 $29.52 $33.62 $69,930 5.7 %
  15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other (7) $34.06 $34.11 $70,950 4.0 %
 
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 1,960 $29.00 $29.04 $60,410 4.7 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 30 $35.51 $33.81 $70,330 3.8 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 80 $26.66 $28.54 $59,360 3.0 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 120 $23.60 $23.31 $48,480 8.2 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 510 $29.95 $29.22 $60,780 4.5 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 150 $32.75 $32.80 $68,220 2.1 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 50 $36.50 $34.05 $70,830 7.4 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 120 $34.79 $40.12 $83,460 10.3 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 150 $16.56 $16.62 $34,570 4.2 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 120 $19.58 $20.01 $41,620 6.8 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians (7) $17.88 $18.39 $38,250 5.3 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 50 $19.30 $20.55 $42,750 7.1 %
 
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 960 $25.91 $28.29 $58,840 6.1 %
  19-2031 Chemists 50 $21.15 $24.43 $50,820 10.4 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 40 $29.18 $29.75 $61,880 2.3 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (7) $28.56 $32.75 $68,120 2.9 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 70 $18.31 $20.86 $43,380 10.1 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 130 $24.92 $24.82 $51,620 8.6 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 30 $14.13 $15.26 $31,730 9.3 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 50 $18.04 $18.57 $38,630 7.9 %
 
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 1,000 $19.41 $21.34 $44,400 10.4 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 110 $24.43 $25.43 $52,890 13.0 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 50 $28.88 $25.46 $52,960 9.3 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 70 $12.01 $13.25 $27,560 4.6 %
  21-1019 Counselors, All Other (7) $18.58 $17.73 $36,880 12.2 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 130 $28.13 $24.04 $50,010 16.1 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (7) $15.29 $16.69 $34,710 7.0 %
  21-1029 Social Workers, All Other (7) $20.14 $19.62 $40,810 12.6 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 110 $10.78 $12.44 $25,870 5.9 %
  21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (7) $23.85 $21.97 $45,700 4.4 %
  21-2011 Clergy 40 $21.19 $19.21 $39,960 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 350 $28.32 $37.05 $77,070 8.9 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 140 $51.07 $56.70 $117,930 7.3 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 80 $16.19 $17.11 $35,600 5.4 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 70 $24.54 $25.39 $52,800 7.6 %
 
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 6,220 $21.61 $22.11 $45,980 4.4 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 70 $27.83 $27.59 $57,400 2.9 %
  25-1199 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 150 $31.49 $30.38 $63,180 6.0 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 410 $11.01 $11.44 $23,790 2.6 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 120 (4) (4) $49,940 6.5 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,460 (4) (4) $49,520 3.7 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 170 (4) (4) $54,940 2.4 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,030 (4) (4) $50,910 4.3 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 40 (4) (4) $55,390 5.2 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (7) (4) (4) $57,920 2.5 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 40 $16.20 $18.95 $39,410 12.9 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 330 $16.42 $18.47 $38,420 15.7 %
  25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 590 (4) (4) $52,110 8.2 %
  25-4021 Librarians 50 $25.12 $24.96 $51,910 6.4 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 70 $15.70 $16.47 $34,270 6.5 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 50 $29.77 $25.48 $53,000 10.3 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 870 (4) (4) $22,910 3.7 %
 
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 1,100 $13.47 $18.32 $38,110 9.0 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 90 $9.39 $9.23 $19,200 3.7 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 140 $16.15 $16.57 $34,460 3.4 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 50 $20.23 $20.02 $41,630 2.2 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 170 (4) (4) $22,970 8.9 %
  27-2032 Choreographers 50 $10.68 $15.17 $31,560 12.1 %
  27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 50 $16.14 $17.87 $37,170 3.9 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 80 $19.38 $19.87 $41,320 3.1 %
  27-3041 Editors 30 $20.37 $22.97 $47,790 8.1 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians (7) $10.82 $11.81 $24,570 4.9 %
  27-4021 Photographers 90 $9.69 $11.93 $24,820 14.2 %
 
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 5,010 $24.03 $28.89 $60,090 5.6 %
  29-1021 Dentists, General (7) (5) $80.71 $167,870 19.6 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 30 $20.51 $21.11 $43,900 3.4 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 180 $47.62 $45.13 $93,870 3.4 %
  29-1067 Surgeons (7) (5) $82.04 $170,640 12.7 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 170 $64.83 $68.64 $142,770 26.8 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants (7) $40.83 $54.58 $113,520 23.0 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,480 $27.09 $27.34 $56,860 2.5 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 120 $23.30 $31.93 $66,400 11.6 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 80 $37.66 $36.22 $75,330 3.7 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 50 $26.63 $27.25 $56,670 3.6 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians (7) $14.22 $17.28 $35,950 6.9 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 100 $21.74 $21.30 $44,310 3.2 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 210 $15.54 $15.47 $32,180 1.4 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists (7) $18.32 $18.87 $39,240 3.5 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 50 $10.13 $10.87 $22,620 3.1 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (7) $17.45 $17.92 $37,270 2.8 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 100 $15.88 $15.95 $33,170 4.8 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 170 $10.10 $11.31 $23,520 15.5 %
  29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 60 $16.06 $16.52 $34,360 8.6 %
 
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 2,260 $10.80 $12.48 $25,970 4.0 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 380 $8.77 $8.82 $18,350 2.8 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 610 $10.13 $10.63 $22,100 4.4 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 30 $23.06 $21.93 $45,620 9.1 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 100 $14.51 $16.45 $34,220 11.3 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 470 $16.38 $15.11 $31,430 8.4 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 270 $12.27 $14.78 $30,750 12.2 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 40 $16.83 $17.28 $35,940 1.9 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides (7) $9.76 $9.73 $20,230 3.8 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 140 $9.79 $9.82 $20,430 6.5 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 130 $11.73 $11.89 $24,720 3.0 %
 
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 3,990 $24.54 $22.92 $47,680 5.1 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 60 $40.15 $39.91 $83,010 1.8 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 190 $26.49 $28.06 $58,370 4.0 %
  33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 60 $24.91 $24.87 $51,730 6.5 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 390 $13.18 $16.03 $33,340 7.5 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (7) $25.93 $26.64 $55,410 2.9 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 660 $18.41 $17.04 $35,430 10.7 %
  33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 140 $8.69 $8.97 $18,650 2.8 %
  33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 350 $11.66 $12.70 $26,410 2.2 %
 
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 11,310 $8.14 $8.87 $18,450 1.3 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 130 $15.85 $16.21 $33,710 4.3 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 690 $11.37 $12.53 $26,070 3.0 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 1,190 $8.03 $8.13 $16,910 2.2 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 250 $10.88 $12.69 $26,390 7.4 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 1,020 $10.50 $10.71 $22,270 1.9 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 220 $10.10 $10.12 $21,050 3.2 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 790 $8.43 $9.08 $18,890 3.4 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 560 $7.67 $8.17 $16,990 4.1 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,830 $7.87 $8.04 $16,730 1.9 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 640 $7.84 $8.14 $16,930 2.3 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,230 $7.74 $8.01 $16,650 2.4 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 80 $7.89 $8.20 $17,050 3.5 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 650 $7.76 $7.94 $16,520 2.3 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 670 $7.87 $7.87 $16,370 1.4 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 350 $7.91 $8.10 $16,850 2.2 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 4,120 $9.40 $11.14 $23,170 3.3 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 130 $13.36 $14.48 $30,120 4.7 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 150 $18.17 $18.43 $38,340 6.4 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 980 $9.41 $10.56 $21,970 4.6 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,300 $7.98 $8.18 $17,010 1.9 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 50 $15.29 $15.76 $32,790 3.1 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 1,290 $11.45 $12.28 $25,540 4.1 %
 
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 2,420 $8.99 $10.66 $22,170 2.9 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 120 $14.71 $15.82 $32,900 4.7 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 100 $8.30 $9.69 $20,150 6.1 %
  39-3021 Motion Picture Projectionists 30 $12.89 $12.36 $25,720 4.5 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 40 $7.29 $7.78 $16,180 4.2 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 140 $8.04 $8.36 $17,390 2.5 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 100 $8.61 $9.12 $18,980 3.1 %
  39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops (7) $7.79 $7.80 $16,230 3.2 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 310 $8.17 $8.90 $18,500 3.7 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 390 $9.79 $9.88 $20,550 2.6 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 320 $11.96 $14.55 $30,270 15.9 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 580 $8.42 $9.11 $18,940 2.4 %
 
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 10,770 $9.78 $13.86 $28,820 2.6 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 980 $16.67 $18.16 $37,770 2.7 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 100 $28.62 $29.83 $62,040 6.7 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 3,200 $8.49 $10.44 $21,710 2.8 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 390 $8.94 $10.75 $22,350 4.8 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 160 $13.47 $15.40 $32,040 5.8 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 4,110 $8.61 $10.65 $22,150 3.4 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 80 $20.72 $23.39 $48,650 9.8 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 120 $19.75 $23.11 $48,070 10.2 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 110 $38.61 $44.30 $92,140 18.4 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 270 $17.61 $21.91 $45,570 6.6 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 130 $28.51 $32.44 $67,470 8.4 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 700 $17.99 $22.58 $46,960 8.0 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 80 $56.13 $54.86 $114,110 8.9 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 60 $10.08 $11.28 $23,460 4.6 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 180 $11.91 $12.67 $26,350 9.5 %
 
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 17,410 $12.69 $13.87 $28,860 1.7 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,140 $19.08 $20.14 $41,890 2.4 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 190 $9.78 $11.01 $22,900 7.1 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 160 $14.32 $14.37 $29,900 1.8 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 370 $14.24 $13.79 $28,670 3.6 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,810 $14.38 $14.76 $30,690 2.6 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 160 $13.92 $14.43 $30,020 2.6 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 30 $18.75 $18.18 $37,810 4.4 %
  43-3071 Tellers 770 $10.58 $11.07 $23,030 3.5 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 890 $13.02 $13.90 $28,910 3.2 %
  43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs (7) $19.05 $19.17 $39,880 8.0 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 220 $9.14 $9.51 $19,770 3.2 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 440 $8.68 $8.86 $18,420 2.8 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 40 $14.26 $15.35 $31,930 5.5 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 50 $13.01 $12.93 $26,900 7.4 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 200 $15.78 $16.45 $34,220 5.5 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 140 $12.39 $12.85 $26,720 2.1 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 260 $10.66 $11.96 $24,870 3.1 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 100 $19.46 $19.08 $39,680 3.5 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 860 $10.28 $11.12 $23,140 4.1 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks (7) $13.18 $14.98 $31,150 8.3 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 90 $12.71 $14.89 $30,970 3.3 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 40 $9.28 $9.41 $19,580 2.5 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers (7) $21.46 $22.00 $45,750 2.2 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 90 $15.64 $16.76 $34,860 4.4 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 70 $20.71 $20.55 $42,750 (7)
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 250 $20.95 $20.50 $42,640 (7)
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 30 $17.00 $16.10 $33,500 (7)
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 120 $17.67 $18.31 $38,090 3.7 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 520 $10.54 $11.79 $24,520 2.7 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,150 $10.21 $11.63 $24,180 4.8 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 90 $16.21 $15.80 $32,870 2.5 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 950 $17.25 $18.03 $37,500 2.2 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 170 $18.27 $18.10 $37,640 4.6 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 230 $13.57 $14.95 $31,100 10.4 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 890 $13.39 $13.73 $28,560 2.3 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 60 $16.89 $17.54 $36,490 6.5 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 140 $15.66 $16.10 $33,490 5.6 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,720 $10.99 $12.22 $25,420 3.1 %
  43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other (7) $9.79 $11.50 $23,920 6.0 %
 
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 2,080 $8.27 $9.07 $18,860 2.9 %
  45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 90 $15.87 $18.31 $38,080 2.3 %
  45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 60 $10.02 $10.65 $22,140 7.9 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 1,680 $8.15 $8.37 $17,400 2.6 %
 
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 5,940 $18.94 $19.61 $40,790 1.9 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 390 $28.26 $29.00 $60,310 3.1 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 1,060 $21.92 $22.27 $46,320 3.3 %
  47-2041 Carpet Installers 140 $15.79 $16.22 $33,750 7.7 %
  47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters 80 $18.16 $18.91 $39,330 4.6 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 410 $19.30 $18.75 $38,990 3.1 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,050 $13.36 $15.53 $32,290 5.8 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 340 $21.28 $22.69 $47,190 3.0 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 200 $16.84 $18.98 $39,470 10.0 %
  47-2082 Tapers 90 $20.53 $19.84 $41,270 3.9 %
  47-2111 Electricians 310 $24.78 $23.37 $48,610 4.7 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 310 $14.66 $14.90 $30,990 3.9 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 230 $21.75 $23.20 $48,260 5.4 %
  47-2161 Plasterers and Stucco Masons 120 $19.09 $18.31 $38,080 11.9 %
  47-2181 Roofers 210 $14.54 $14.81 $30,810 2.8 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 100 $21.31 $21.09 $43,870 5.2 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers (7) $19.40 $20.16 $41,940 10.5 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 90 $12.19 $13.69 $28,480 16.9 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 60 $12.26 $12.89 $26,810 10.1 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians (7) $17.57 $16.95 $35,270 6.2 %
  47-3014 Helpers—Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 40 $12.14 $11.86 $24,660 4.6 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 60 $14.72 $14.69 $30,550 8.2 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 70 $23.94 $24.91 $51,820 6.3 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 30 $17.59 $18.45 $38,370 7.4 %
  47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other (7) $19.62 $20.64 $42,930 5.1 %
 
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 3,590 $16.84 $18.15 $37,740 3.6 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 360 $24.60 $26.03 $54,130 4.2 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 110 $12.77 $13.27 $27,600 9.2 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 230 $25.34 $26.41 $54,930 4.2 %
  49-2096 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles (7) $10.83 $12.17 $25,300 10.3 %
  49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers (7) $15.48 $15.20 $31,620 3.6 %
  49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 30 $13.39 $19.48 $40,530 20.9 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 120 $17.54 $19.34 $40,220 8.6 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 560 $15.63 $17.13 $35,630 6.9 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 150 $17.55 $18.77 $39,040 5.7 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 50 $24.02 $23.86 $49,630 3.6 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 100 $9.13 $9.21 $19,150 3.6 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 60 $18.62 $19.65 $40,870 5.7 %
  49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 100 $14.10 $14.35 $29,850 2.6 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 80 $24.42 $23.64 $49,170 7.7 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 900 $13.25 $14.26 $29,650 3.3 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 40 $24.08 $22.97 $47,770 6.4 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 80 $19.31 $18.66 $38,820 5.9 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 80 $9.59 $10.20 $21,210 5.5 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 120 $17.72 $17.80 $37,020 10.2 %
 
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 5,220 $12.65 $15.62 $32,480 6.4 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 470 $23.94 $26.50 $55,110 7.2 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 120 $10.32 $10.82 $22,500 2.1 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 540 $9.10 $9.91 $20,620 3.6 %
  51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 90 $10.34 $11.13 $23,160 3.7 %
  51-3011 Bakers 100 $12.06 $12.58 $26,160 4.4 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 90 $19.01 $17.42 $36,230 2.9 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 40 $14.16 $13.78 $28,660 6.8 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 100 $11.82 $12.06 $25,080 3.3 %
  51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $12.70 $13.33 $27,730 6.6 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 90 $8.78 $10.50 $21,850 2.7 %
  51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 60 $15.33 $14.35 $29,850 2.3 %
  51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $14.28 $14.18 $29,500 3.9 %
  51-4041 Machinists 260 $14.89 $17.14 $35,660 9.9 %
  51-4071 Foundry Mold and Coremakers 40 $14.45 $13.34 $27,740 7.7 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 40 $19.35 $20.47 $42,570 3.2 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 90 $17.62 $19.27 $40,080 5.6 %
  51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other 40 $13.09 $14.09 $29,300 6.5 %
  51-5011 Bindery Workers 100 $10.87 $12.65 $26,310 6.2 %
  51-5021 Job Printers 40 $17.84 $17.16 $35,680 5.0 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 60 $13.76 $14.39 $29,930 4.6 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 220 $14.22 $15.50 $32,240 7.1 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 110 $8.79 $9.17 $19,080 4.0 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (7) $8.25 $8.33 $17,320 3.3 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 100 $10.87 $10.62 $22,090 3.3 %
  51-6051 Sewers, Hand (7) $10.00 $10.40 $21,630 4.2 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 90 $12.78 $13.52 $28,120 4.4 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 240 $19.39 $19.49 $40,540 3.4 %
  51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (7) $28.28 $27.85 $57,920 5.2 %
  51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 $11.77 $11.89 $24,730 2.0 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 50 $11.84 $12.41 $25,820 3.4 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 90 $15.54 $16.30 $33,900 5.3 %
  51-9071 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (7) $12.51 $12.41 $25,810 5.0 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 190 $8.77 $9.85 $20,490 7.4 %
  51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 40 $17.01 $20.49 $42,610 15.0 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 30 $11.16 $11.54 $24,010 5.2 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 160 $9.53 $10.03 $20,850 2.5 %
  51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 70 $10.76 $11.32 $23,540 4.5 %
 
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 5,070 $11.50 $13.59 $28,280 3.2 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 60 $16.70 $20.59 $42,820 6.5 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 140 $19.04 $19.40 $40,360 3.4 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (7) $17.00 $17.42 $36,230 7.2 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 120 $13.58 $13.58 $28,250 3.2 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 200 $12.20 $13.38 $27,840 6.5 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 780 $17.15 $16.77 $34,880 2.4 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 610 $12.33 $14.00 $29,130 8.5 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 40 $9.85 $10.37 $21,570 4.6 %
  53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 30 $19.73 $20.24 $42,090 3.6 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 110 $8.87 $8.95 $18,620 3.1 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 50 $18.90 $17.92 $37,280 5.4 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 180 $12.09 $13.05 $27,140 5.3 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 260 $8.17 $8.66 $18,010 2.4 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 850 $9.91 $10.77 $22,400 2.7 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 820 $8.04 $8.29 $17,240 1.6 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 160 $14.57 $14.37 $29,890 4.9 %
  53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 60 $21.50 $22.10 $45,970 6.9 %

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