May 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Sioux Falls, 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 Sioux Falls, 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 Sioux Falls, 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 117,780 $12.30 $15.04 $31,280 1.3 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 3,850 $35.52 $40.07 $83,350 2.2 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 220 (5) $74.44 $154,830 4.3 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,280 $42.20 $48.36 $100,590 2.6 %
  11-1031 Legislators 90 (4) (4) $37,380 2.8 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 70 $38.22 $42.54 $88,490 4.6 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 160 $39.75 $42.94 $89,320 4.3 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 120 $33.75 $34.27 $71,270 1.9 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 90 $43.54 $47.63 $99,070 3.5 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 320 $41.18 $42.45 $88,290 1.9 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 40 $32.65 $33.59 $69,870 4.4 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 60 $37.20 $37.40 $77,790 1.4 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 90 $32.91 $32.96 $68,560 1.4 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 30 $33.48 $34.31 $71,360 2.5 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 40 $30.78 $31.47 $65,450 2.9 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 130 $32.12 $33.50 $69,670 3.7 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 30 $17.39 $18.44 $38,360 2.1 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 50 $38.96 $38.87 $80,850 3.2 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 210 $19.45 $19.66 $40,890 2.4 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 30 $18.82 $19.88 $41,350 4.1 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 180 $32.48 $34.58 $71,930 3.3 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 200 $18.30 $17.78 $36,990 3.9 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 70 $22.28 $22.77 $47,360 2.0 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 90 $34.09 $35.54 $73,920 2.1 %
 
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 4,450 $20.37 $21.88 $45,500 1.3 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 140 $17.09 $18.20 $37,860 3.1 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 200 $19.39 $19.71 $41,010 1.4 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (7) $19.52 $21.34 $44,400 4.0 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 200 $17.31 $18.87 $39,250 0.9 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 190 $19.74 $20.41 $42,460 3.2 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 320 $17.70 $18.77 $39,050 2.1 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 100 $19.60 $20.49 $42,610 1.9 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 240 $17.38 $17.79 $37,000 1.2 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 370 $24.68 $25.56 $53,170 1.9 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 50 $13.35 $14.21 $29,560 4.0 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 80 $27.50 $27.99 $58,220 1.9 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 1,200 $20.84 $22.70 $47,220 2.4 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 40 $17.42 $17.61 $36,620 5.1 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 40 $21.42 $23.16 $48,170 2.9 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 190 $23.64 $26.47 $55,050 4.1 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 190 $22.34 $23.08 $48,010 1.8 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 110 $25.62 $27.78 $57,790 7.9 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 90 $23.78 $23.93 $49,770 2.9 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 60 $30.73 $31.52 $65,550 2.1 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 40 $15.48 $15.09 $31,400 3.9 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 270 $18.55 $19.77 $41,120 3.0 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 50 $18.16 $20.41 $42,460 9.7 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 2,230 $20.56 $22.27 $46,320 1.4 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 340 $20.46 $20.99 $43,660 1.5 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 160 $31.25 $31.57 $65,660 1.4 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 80 $31.80 $34.00 $70,720 3.0 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 650 $15.61 $15.91 $33,100 1.4 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 290 $28.04 $29.15 $60,630 1.1 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 50 $21.88 $23.17 $48,190 2.1 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 370 $21.60 $22.77 $47,370 1.0 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 210 $21.43 $22.88 $47,580 2.1 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 1,060 $20.36 $21.87 $45,490 1.8 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 30 $15.91 $16.57 $34,460 9.2 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 140 $25.61 $26.37 $54,860 4.4 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 50 $31.01 $30.83 $64,120 1.8 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 50 $24.79 $25.57 $53,190 2.7 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 90 $25.28 $25.75 $53,570 2.1 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 100 $25.60 $26.93 $56,010 2.1 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 100 $15.70 $15.66 $32,570 3.8 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 160 $15.96 $16.11 $33,520 3.4 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 80 $17.05 $18.48 $38,430 3.1 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 40 $16.61 $16.66 $34,640 2.2 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 50 $17.33 $17.42 $36,240 2.6 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 600 $19.49 $23.47 $48,820 8.1 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 40 $35.10 $58.06 $120,770 18.9 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 30 $19.24 $19.79 $41,170 4.2 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 50 $27.36 $29.11 $60,560 2.7 %
 
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 1,180 $15.32 $15.94 $33,150 3.0 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 120 $15.94 $16.59 $34,500 2.3 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 110 $16.98 $18.34 $38,150 7.6 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 50 $16.22 $17.25 $35,880 2.5 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 140 $16.35 $17.40 $36,200 6.1 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 270 $14.88 $15.09 $31,380 1.6 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 130 $17.63 $18.78 $39,060 5.9 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 50 $13.52 $14.38 $29,910 2.6 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 70 $17.13 $17.14 $35,650 2.2 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 150 $9.03 $9.57 $19,900 4.0 %
 
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 500 $21.87 $25.18 $52,370 4.2 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 220 $28.28 $34.03 $70,780 5.4 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 200 $13.68 $15.50 $32,240 9.7 %
 
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 4,050 $14.74 $15.55 $32,350 2.6 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $44,370 3.5 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $41,340 4.8 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 210 $11.51 $11.17 $23,220 6.0 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 600 (4) (4) $34,950 4.4 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 50 (4) (4) $33,290 4.5 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 40 $14.59 $14.22 $29,580 3.5 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 30 $11.27 $12.21 $25,400 14.9 %
  25-4021 Librarians 70 $17.18 $19.45 $40,460 6.8 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 70 $12.00 $12.93 $26,900 6.9 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 760 (4) (4) $21,490 3.1 %
 
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 1,790 $13.07 $14.23 $29,600 2.7 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 50 $14.30 $15.40 $32,040 4.4 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 40 $13.46 $14.39 $29,920 3.5 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 70 $8.73 $9.14 $19,020 6.0 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 140 $13.51 $14.30 $29,750 4.7 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 30 $15.27 $16.20 $33,690 1.3 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 130 $11.50 $11.54 $24,000 10.8 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 50 $16.84 $17.36 $36,100 5.0 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 190 (4) (4) $24,070 6.9 %
  27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 110 $12.40 $13.69 $28,480 6.0 %
  27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 70 $13.46 $14.84 $30,870 7.4 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 300 $17.24 $18.86 $39,230 2.8 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 40 $9.45 $10.19 $21,200 3.4 %
  27-4021 Photographers 80 $10.68 $11.38 $23,680 4.6 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 50 $9.57 $10.69 $22,230 5.3 %
 
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 8,410 $20.67 $25.28 $52,590 3.1 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors (7) $50.03 $47.80 $99,430 6.2 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 40 $19.55 $20.60 $42,840 2.3 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 270 $38.81 $38.10 $79,240 1.5 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 120 (5) $90.46 $188,160 8.5 %
  29-1067 Surgeons (7) (5) $81.97 $170,500 8.0 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 140 (5) $86.92 $180,790 8.6 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 90 $34.11 $33.37 $69,410 3.3 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 3,640 $22.00 $23.38 $48,630 2.9 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 140 $22.28 $22.68 $47,180 1.5 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 250 $27.57 $27.92 $58,070 4.0 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 140 $21.34 $21.26 $44,230 4.1 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 110 $19.44 $19.63 $40,820 2.9 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 280 $19.50 $19.59 $40,750 4.1 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 240 $12.66 $13.07 $27,190 2.9 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists (7) $20.31 $20.46 $42,560 3.1 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 100 $16.35 $16.65 $34,630 2.6 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 100 $21.41 $22.53 $46,870 5.0 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 80 $21.44 $22.24 $46,250 2.1 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 320 $19.80 $20.06 $41,720 2.2 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (7) $14.16 $13.94 $29,000 4.0 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 340 $11.66 $11.98 $24,910 1.7 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 160 $14.23 $14.72 $30,610 1.3 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 630 $13.63 $13.94 $29,000 1.5 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 290 $12.30 $13.00 $27,030 3.5 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 120 $12.43 $12.59 $26,190 8.1 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 50 $21.34 $22.91 $47,650 2.2 %
 
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 2,690 $10.37 $10.78 $22,430 1.6 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 160 $8.68 $8.75 $18,200 3.6 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,560 $9.96 $10.07 $20,940 1.5 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 130 $12.20 $12.39 $25,770 2.7 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 140 $13.93 $14.03 $29,180 7.8 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 290 $11.26 $11.39 $23,680 2.1 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 250 $12.01 $12.27 $25,520 2.1 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 1,480 $14.15 $15.73 $32,720 7.2 %
  33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 30 $16.45 $18.61 $38,700 2.6 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 60 $27.09 $28.24 $58,740 2.4 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 380 $10.18 $10.51 $21,860 4.1 %
 
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 10,680 $7.47 $7.83 $16,290 1.5 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 700 $12.13 $12.27 $25,520 2.9 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 770 $7.45 $7.53 $15,650 5.6 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 460 $9.70 $9.71 $20,200 1.8 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 590 $9.32 $9.31 $19,360 2.1 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 220 $8.41 $8.50 $17,690 1.9 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 1,080 $7.87 $7.86 $16,350 1.6 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 580 $7.40 $7.57 $15,750 4.0 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,920 $7.48 $7.48 $15,560 3.5 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 870 $7.02 $7.13 $14,820 2.7 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses (7) $6.28 $6.53 $13,590 2.8 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 80 $9.05 $8.76 $18,220 4.3 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 680 $6.60 $6.88 $14,310 3.4 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 500 $7.44 $7.40 $15,400 2.0 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 280 $6.81 $6.98 $14,510 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 4,190 $9.15 $9.59 $19,940 1.8 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 170 $14.06 $15.03 $31,270 4.7 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 100 $15.07 $15.40 $32,040 3.9 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,400 $9.01 $9.13 $18,980 2.7 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 720 $8.34 $8.58 $17,840 3.1 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 650 $9.20 $9.61 $19,980 2.7 %
  37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 60 $11.38 $11.81 $24,570 3.8 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 3,270 $9.18 $9.47 $19,700 2.4 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 110 $14.40 $14.87 $30,930 2.2 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 90 $8.77 $9.07 $18,860 2.9 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 70 $7.25 $7.13 $14,840 2.8 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 220 $7.57 $7.79 $16,210 5.0 %
  39-3093 Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants (7) $7.89 $7.78 $16,170 4.9 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 450 $10.52 $10.82 $22,510 3.0 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 990 $7.89 $7.84 $16,320 3.4 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 220 $9.64 $9.60 $19,980 3.4 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 390 $10.39 $10.80 $22,460 4.4 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 120 $10.32 $10.81 $22,480 3.3 %
  39-9041 Residential Advisors 440 $9.56 $9.59 $19,940 2.0 %
 
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 14,150 $10.39 $14.50 $30,160 2.9 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,030 $15.93 $17.64 $36,680 4.0 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 510 $29.07 $32.42 $67,430 3.2 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 3,090 $7.60 $7.54 $15,680 1.3 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 270 $9.12 $9.39 $19,530 4.8 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 560 $12.46 $13.23 $27,520 2.6 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 4,470 $8.47 $9.85 $20,490 2.9 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 180 $15.49 $16.45 $34,210 4.2 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 500 $21.73 $29.02 $60,370 9.5 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 210 $39.08 $43.62 $90,740 7.6 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 40 $10.67 $10.61 $22,070 3.0 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 460 $25.33 $31.03 $64,540 9.2 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,940 $19.87 $20.83 $43,330 2.0 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 80 $7.87 $7.99 $16,620 4.5 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers 40 $30.15 $30.62 $63,700 6.8 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 460 $10.58 $11.15 $23,190 5.1 %
 
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 25,420 $11.36 $12.30 $25,580 1.2 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,850 $19.48 $20.70 $43,070 4.3 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 70 $10.78 $10.93 $22,730 2.2 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 1,840 $12.16 $12.30 $25,580 1.3 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 810 $10.63 $10.71 $22,270 1.5 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,230 $11.83 $11.87 $24,690 0.8 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 120 $12.58 $12.78 $26,580 1.2 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 90 $11.25 $11.81 $24,560 2.4 %
  43-3071 Tellers 290 $9.27 $9.15 $19,040 3.4 %
  43-4011 Brokerage Clerks 100 $13.21 $13.90 $28,910 5.8 %
  43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 280 $11.84 $11.85 $24,640 1.5 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 140 $12.35 $12.04 $25,050 3.0 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 270 $12.12 $12.16 $25,290 1.1 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 4,870 $10.86 $11.26 $23,420 1.3 %
  43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 90 $14.08 $13.66 $28,410 3.3 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 110 $9.41 $9.61 $19,990 2.3 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 290 $7.96 $7.93 $16,490 3.0 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 80 $11.34 $11.77 $24,490 2.2 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 560 $11.62 $11.69 $24,310 1.1 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 80 $10.66 $10.77 $22,400 5.5 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 280 $9.94 $10.27 $21,370 3.0 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 140 $11.89 $11.91 $24,760 1.3 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,280 $9.73 $9.81 $20,410 1.3 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 50 $10.10 $11.95 $24,860 6.8 %
  43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents (7) $23.54 $22.84 $47,510 3.0 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 120 $12.60 $13.27 $27,590 2.7 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 40 $19.51 $19.52 $40,610 2.9 %
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 240 $21.07 $20.54 $42,730 2.7 %
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 250 $18.63 $17.75 $36,910 2.9 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 350 $13.13 $13.77 $28,640 1.2 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 340 $11.73 $11.59 $24,110 1.1 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,820 $8.01 $8.40 $17,480 1.7 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,100 $13.65 $13.72 $28,530 2.1 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 160 $13.67 $13.83 $28,770 4.6 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 80 $12.63 $12.72 $26,460 3.2 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,060 $10.73 $11.08 $23,040 1.6 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 50 $12.83 $13.87 $28,840 4.6 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 110 $9.32 $9.56 $19,880 5.3 %
  43-9031 Desktop Publishers 90 $10.76 $10.82 $22,510 4.3 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 590 $11.62 $11.83 $24,600 1.4 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 300 $9.74 $9.78 $20,340 2.8 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,220 $9.14 $9.35 $19,440 1.5 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 90 $9.14 $10.03 $20,850 6.4 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 100 $10.10 $10.94 $22,740 7.1 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 60 $8.93 $9.09 $18,910 6.2 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 5,660 $13.62 $14.50 $30,150 1.5 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 620 $21.21 $21.31 $44,330 1.8 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 100 $18.47 $19.44 $40,440 8.0 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 1,170 $13.86 $13.89 $28,890 2.1 %
  47-2041 Carpet Installers (7) $13.36 $13.61 $28,300 6.8 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 550 $11.62 $11.64 $24,210 2.2 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 540 $11.29 $11.28 $23,450 2.3 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 290 $14.61 $14.90 $31,000 2.5 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 190 $15.39 $15.02 $31,240 2.9 %
  47-2111 Electricians 500 $15.24 $15.53 $32,310 3.4 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 220 $12.99 $12.77 $26,560 5.1 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers (7) $12.86 $14.29 $29,720 9.4 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 200 $18.26 $18.38 $38,230 4.1 %
  47-2181 Roofers 90 $12.24 $12.00 $24,960 2.0 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 190 $13.43 $14.80 $30,790 9.9 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 110 $13.86 $14.15 $29,440 5.0 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 100 $11.93 $11.72 $24,370 3.0 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 130 $10.16 $10.17 $21,160 3.4 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 60 $8.97 $8.92 $18,550 5.8 %
  47-3019 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other (7) $8.08 $8.18 $17,020 6.0 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 30 $17.28 $17.50 $36,410 2.1 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 100 $12.58 $12.69 $26,400 2.7 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 4,460 $15.30 $16.32 $33,950 1.5 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 450 $22.48 $22.91 $47,660 1.6 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 160 $13.84 $14.53 $30,220 3.2 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 180 $21.97 $21.66 $45,050 3.3 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 90 $20.37 $21.47 $44,650 5.9 %
  49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 100 $11.25 $12.20 $25,370 5.6 %
  49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 80 $19.65 $19.58 $40,720 3.8 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 130 $14.82 $15.75 $32,750 6.3 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 610 $14.84 $16.09 $33,470 3.5 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 290 $15.83 $15.72 $32,710 4.1 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 160 $17.67 $17.37 $36,120 2.6 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 50 $9.32 $9.42 $19,580 2.9 %
  49-9011 Mechanical Door Repairers (7) $18.92 $18.17 $37,780 6.7 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 450 $16.82 $16.98 $35,320 4.2 %
  49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 70 $13.30 $14.24 $29,610 3.6 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 250 $15.42 $15.69 $32,640 2.2 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 660 $11.84 $12.01 $24,980 1.5 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 50 $25.17 $25.51 $53,050 2.7 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 160 $13.39 $14.84 $30,870 5.9 %
  49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers 40 $20.55 $20.57 $42,780 3.7 %
  49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 40 $11.36 $11.68 $24,290 3.1 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 50 $8.99 $8.84 $18,390 3.8 %
 
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 8,910 $12.33 $12.69 $26,400 1.4 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 530 $20.93 $21.17 $44,040 2.0 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 610 $11.83 $11.42 $23,760 2.1 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 50 $12.43 $13.10 $27,250 5.2 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 1,090 $10.24 $10.30 $21,420 1.7 %
  51-3011 Bakers 100 $8.87 $8.91 $18,530 2.9 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 100 $11.45 $11.79 $24,520 2.5 %
  51-3091 Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders 60 $13.87 $13.67 $28,430 2.8 %
  51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 70 $11.94 $11.88 $24,710 7.6 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 100 $14.49 $14.31 $29,770 2.3 %
  51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $11.83 $11.79 $24,530 3.2 %
  51-4022 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 60 $13.40 $14.79 $30,760 12.9 %
  51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 80 $13.00 $13.76 $28,620 5.6 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 280 $12.47 $12.94 $26,910 2.8 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $10.95 $12.30 $25,590 6.8 %
  51-4041 Machinists 150 $12.63 $12.90 $26,830 2.4 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 120 $12.07 $13.12 $27,290 6.2 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 90 $19.04 $19.47 $40,510 4.2 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 350 $13.26 $13.53 $28,140 2.1 %
  51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $13.04 $13.04 $27,130 3.7 %
  51-5011 Bindery Workers 70 $11.43 $11.89 $24,740 6.3 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 100 $13.42 $13.36 $27,780 6.1 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 270 $12.96 $13.49 $28,050 2.5 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 230 $8.78 $9.05 $18,830 2.1 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 70 $9.01 $9.40 $19,560 3.2 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 450 $10.98 $11.07 $23,020 2.9 %
  51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 110 $10.59 $10.58 $22,010 2.8 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 130 $10.64 $10.70 $22,260 1.7 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 80 $16.83 $17.03 $35,420 6.3 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 $13.93 $14.06 $29,250 2.9 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 90 $13.35 $13.41 $27,890 2.2 %
  51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 $13.06 $13.07 $27,180 1.9 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 310 $12.83 $13.38 $27,820 2.6 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 190 $12.89 $12.94 $26,920 2.5 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 180 $11.50 $11.63 $24,190 3.0 %
  51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 50 $14.89 $15.72 $32,700 8.3 %
  51-9131 Photographic Process Workers 70 $10.93 $11.20 $23,290 3.2 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 120 $10.31 $10.30 $21,430 4.1 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 8,660 $11.22 $12.15 $25,270 1.6 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 190 $16.16 $17.03 $35,410 3.0 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 200 $21.07 $21.52 $44,760 3.1 %
  53-2012 Commercial Pilots 60 (4) (4) $51,770 2.7 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 210 $10.50 $11.03 $22,940 4.7 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 370 $12.98 $13.30 $27,670 4.6 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 2,290 $13.56 $14.63 $30,430 2.5 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 900 $11.31 $11.84 $24,620 3.2 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 100 $9.64 $9.53 $19,830 2.4 %
  53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 50 $9.58 $9.64 $20,050 2.1 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 50 $8.24 $8.79 $18,280 4.4 %
  53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 50 $12.28 $12.03 $25,020 3.3 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 80 $14.19 $14.39 $29,930 1.9 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 410 $12.59 $12.49 $25,980 2.2 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 460 $7.61 $7.69 $15,990 2.7 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,050 $9.65 $9.75 $20,280 1.4 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 60 $9.95 $9.88 $20,540 3.5 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 780 $8.86 $9.20 $19,140 3.2 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 120 $9.97 $10.17 $21,150 3.3 %

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