May 2003 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 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 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Texas. 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 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 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 176,900 $8.76 $12.38 $25,740 1.6 %
 
 
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 6,870 $26.31 $30.44 $63,310 1.6 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 430 $41.70 $49.29 $102,520 4.8 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 2,530 $26.19 $31.91 $66,380 2.6 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 30 $20.65 $22.54 $46,890 5.2 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 70 $28.38 $31.03 $64,540 7.6 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 240 $27.44 $36.78 $76,500 9.8 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 50 $23.91 $24.53 $51,010 10.3 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 410 $26.94 $27.82 $57,860 3.2 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 110 $31.14 $31.68 $65,900 4.4 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 290 $28.75 $31.25 $65,000 3.7 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 130 $24.65 $24.82 $51,620 3.6 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 90 $29.98 $30.17 $62,740 3.4 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 70 $25.63 $33.50 $69,680 13.2 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 140 $26.19 $30.62 $63,680 9.4 %
  11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers (6) $16.43 $16.41 $34,140 5.3 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 130 $22.24 $25.60 $53,250 7.4 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program (6) $13.31 $14.00 $29,130 3.3 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 470 (4) (4) $65,820 0.9 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 50 $38.02 $36.06 $75,000 4.8 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 440 $17.68 $19.52 $40,610 6.0 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 90 $13.97 $13.82 $28,740 4.7 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 310 $28.41 $33.30 $69,270 4.9 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (6) $39.35 $28.93 $60,170 7.6 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 130 $15.44 $16.77 $34,880 4.4 %
 
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 3,400 $19.21 $20.38 $42,380 3.9 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 80 $20.83 $31.63 $65,790 19.7 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 110 $16.07 $17.23 $35,850 4.3 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (6) $26.71 $26.17 $54,440 2.6 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 390 $22.26 $21.08 $43,850 2.4 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 60 $17.42 $17.56 $36,530 4.2 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 90 $17.93 $21.40 $44,520 10.3 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 40 $16.91 $18.36 $38,190 4.6 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 100 $29.17 $37.37 $77,720 13.0 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 560 $19.74 $21.00 $43,680 3.2 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate (6) $15.63 $15.18 $31,570 3.0 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 50 $19.07 $23.82 $49,530 10.2 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 50 $18.62 $21.94 $45,640 7.9 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 320 $16.88 $18.26 $37,980 5.9 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 60 $23.47 $23.02 $47,870 12.5 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers (6) $6.22 $6.61 $13,750 9.9 %
 
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 760 $19.45 $20.73 $43,120 3.2 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 110 $24.56 $26.70 $55,540 4.5 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 280 $13.61 $15.00 $31,190 4.3 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 100 $22.32 $25.53 $53,110 8.6 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 40 $18.64 $19.03 $39,570 3.3 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 110 $22.18 $21.86 $45,470 4.2 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 50 $20.46 $23.07 $47,990 9.0 %
 
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 980 $15.82 $19.24 $40,010 4.8 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 60 $20.65 $22.70 $47,210 8.8 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers (6) $32.05 $32.37 $67,340 3.4 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers (6) $16.20 $17.09 $35,540 4.4 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 160 $9.85 $10.44 $21,710 3.7 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 120 $13.57 $13.72 $28,540 4.7 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 60 $16.81 $17.80 $37,020 8.7 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 150 $7.90 $8.97 $18,660 7.8 %
 
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 650 $16.85 $18.22 $37,910 5.1 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts (6) $20.36 $23.52 $48,920 10.0 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 80 $22.64 $23.93 $49,780 2.9 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians (6) $10.67 $11.65 $24,230 3.0 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 100 $14.92 $15.27 $31,770 1.9 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (6) $8.54 $9.83 $20,450 7.3 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 1,860 $16.97 $17.34 $36,060 3.0 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 60 $12.50 $13.04 $27,130 4.6 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 630 $24.01 $23.12 $48,090 1.9 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 60 $15.66 $15.63 $32,510 3.4 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 40 $13.56 $13.27 $27,610 19.0 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 420 $14.35 $13.50 $28,080 6.3 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 160 $11.82 $12.61 $26,230 9.2 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 70 $13.81 $15.05 $31,300 5.3 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 120 $10.13 $10.53 $21,900 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 820 $25.75 $36.25 $75,390 10.6 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 430 $38.83 $52.28 $108,750 14.1 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (6) $28.30 $27.63 $57,480 11.9 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 160 $14.36 $14.53 $30,230 2.6 %
 
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 19,330 $16.87 $16.81 $34,970 2.1 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 230 $8.02 $9.41 $19,580 8.5 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 340 $15.76 $15.12 $31,460 4.8 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 490 (4) (4) $39,810 1.4 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 4,810 (4) (4) $40,230 0.9 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,900 (4) (4) $40,850 0.9 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 50 (4) (4) $45,860 1.9 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 3,250 (4) (4) $42,280 0.9 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 340 (4) (4) $45,870 1.1 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 290 (4) (4) $43,310 1.4 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 130 (4) (4) $42,610 1.4 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 130 (4) (4) $42,850 1.3 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 30 $14.89 $14.12 $29,360 6.3 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers (6) $21.49 $32.93 $68,490 17.2 %
  25-4021 Librarians 300 $21.56 $21.28 $44,270 1.9 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 80 $9.03 $9.42 $19,590 5.8 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 260 $27.01 $26.89 $55,930 1.3 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 3,360 (4) (4) $15,130 1.4 %
 
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 950 $11.27 $13.01 $27,060 3.3 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 40 $8.45 $8.53 $17,740 3.7 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 60 $9.37 $11.98 $24,920 7.5 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 70 $8.49 $9.16 $19,050 4.5 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 30 (4) (4) $36,010 6.1 %
  27-2032 Choreographers 70 $7.44 $8.16 $16,970 3.2 %
  27-3010 Announcers 70 $7.43 $9.62 $20,010 5.2 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 50 $15.24 $17.12 $35,600 19.5 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 80 $16.31 $17.18 $35,740 5.5 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 60 $14.36 $15.89 $33,060 5.2 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 40 $13.00 $12.89 $26,810 2.7 %
  27-4021 Photographers 90 $9.43 $9.53 $19,830 9.7 %
 
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 7,940 $19.16 $26.03 $54,140 5.9 %
  29-1020 Dentists (6) $46.13 $62.24 $129,450 22.9 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 40 $19.74 $19.02 $39,570 2.5 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 230 $40.21 $38.86 $80,840 2.0 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General (6) $62.51 $72.69 $151,200 14.7 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,210 $25.14 $32.04 $66,650 5.7 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 110 $26.59 $27.35 $56,880 2.2 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 150 $32.08 $33.26 $69,190 2.7 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 170 $16.62 $17.20 $35,780 3.4 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 180 $24.38 $24.30 $50,550 2.9 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 180 $18.86 $18.72 $38,930 3.6 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 290 $12.00 $12.71 $26,430 6.3 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists (6) $26.05 $25.88 $53,840 5.7 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (6) $21.53 $18.63 $38,740 5.5 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 50 $26.09 $26.05 $54,190 6.2 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 220 $18.52 $20.18 $41,980 9.0 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 500 $8.82 $9.31 $19,360 2.0 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 450 $9.84 $10.15 $21,110 2.4 %
  29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 100 $16.36 $15.86 $32,990 7.0 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 80 $14.80 $14.82 $30,820 4.3 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 50 $9.06 $11.55 $24,030 21.9 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,300 $16.01 $15.72 $32,690 1.5 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 260 $7.68 $7.84 $16,300 3.6 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 120 $9.31 $9.80 $20,380 4.3 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 50 $15.00 $16.07 $33,430 6.4 %
 
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 6,630 $6.97 $7.88 $16,380 3.3 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 2,260 $6.18 $6.11 $12,710 2.8 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,970 $6.76 $7.20 $14,970 3.1 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 90 $21.39 $20.96 $43,590 3.5 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 60 $7.93 $8.41 $17,500 8.0 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 300 $8.05 $8.26 $17,180 4.2 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 1,380 $9.55 $9.69 $20,160 3.5 %
  31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 50 $9.91 $10.00 $20,790 4.3 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 140 $10.39 $11.07 $23,030 3.4 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 70 $9.58 $9.70 $20,170 3.7 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 5,070 $13.79 $14.46 $30,090 6.2 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 180 $28.99 $28.44 $59,150 10.0 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 260 $15.99 $16.45 $34,220 3.1 %
  33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers (6) $13.45 $13.43 $27,930 3.5 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 300 $15.49 $19.05 $39,630 16.6 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 1,300 $16.65 $17.55 $36,510 6.7 %
  33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators (6) $13.46 $14.93 $31,050 2.2 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 1,060 $7.39 $8.15 $16,950 3.2 %
  33-9091 Crossing Guards 90 $6.54 $6.70 $13,930 3.6 %
 
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 15,220 $6.55 $7.01 $14,570 1.3 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 200 $8.19 $10.22 $21,260 12.9 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 960 $9.39 $10.17 $21,160 3.6 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 890 $6.23 $6.23 $12,950 3.4 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 770 $7.58 $7.89 $16,410 1.4 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 900 $7.99 $8.01 $16,660 2.8 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 580 $6.74 $7.11 $14,790 3.5 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 1,500 $7.12 $7.21 $15,000 3.2 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 340 $6.72 $8.07 $16,780 11.4 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 3,380 $6.28 $6.36 $13,220 2.3 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 1,070 $6.38 $6.51 $13,540 3.1 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,790 $6.27 $6.31 $13,130 2.1 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 230 $6.22 $6.29 $13,080 3.6 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 650 $6.54 $6.61 $13,740 2.4 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 430 $6.35 $6.39 $13,300 2.5 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 220 $6.30 $6.36 $13,230 2.3 %
 
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 5,230 $6.87 $7.42 $15,430 1.5 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 230 $9.94 $10.85 $22,570 3.6 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 60 $11.64 $11.94 $24,840 6.5 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 3,080 $6.98 $7.38 $15,340 1.7 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 940 $6.24 $6.20 $12,890 1.7 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 70 $6.81 $7.81 $16,250 9.6 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 790 $7.45 $7.67 $15,940 2.2 %
 
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 12,320 $6.41 $6.93 $14,410 4.0 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 70 $12.28 $12.36 $25,700 4.2 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (6) $6.79 $7.54 $15,680 11.1 %
  39-3012 Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners 40 $6.35 $6.63 $13,800 5.3 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 70 $6.21 $6.21 $12,920 3.6 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 220 $6.97 $7.37 $15,330 3.5 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 1,400 $6.41 $6.47 $13,450 3.6 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 9,070 $6.33 $6.28 $13,050 2.3 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 150 $18.68 $17.55 $36,500 3.8 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 410 $6.66 $7.26 $15,100 3.5 %
 
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 19,090 $7.94 $10.60 $22,040 2.2 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 2,150 $13.19 $15.72 $32,700 4.8 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 360 $19.96 $23.17 $48,200 7.8 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 5,680 $6.59 $6.95 $14,450 1.4 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 430 $7.10 $9.18 $19,100 6.2 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 580 $8.54 $10.35 $21,530 7.9 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 7,010 $7.58 $9.05 $18,820 2.7 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 160 $14.92 $17.00 $35,360 11.9 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 140 $11.35 $16.06 $33,410 11.1 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 60 $24.25 $32.36 $67,310 17.7 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 60 $10.09 $10.70 $22,250 5.7 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (6) $20.34 $22.35 $46,490 2.9 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,280 $14.18 $17.50 $36,390 5.1 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 100 $9.94 $11.41 $23,740 3.9 %
  41-9021 Real Estate Brokers (6) $20.63 $20.53 $42,710 3.8 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 70 $11.04 $11.74 $24,420 4.8 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 120 $10.06 $10.07 $20,950 5.3 %
 
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 29,690 $9.04 $10.16 $21,130 2.1 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,670 $14.93 $16.10 $33,500 2.9 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 260 $7.32 $7.68 $15,970 3.1 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 400 $9.43 $9.85 $20,500 2.4 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 930 $9.54 $9.89 $20,560 5.5 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,030 $9.65 $10.19 $21,200 1.5 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 240 $10.36 $10.93 $22,740 2.5 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 130 $8.53 $9.76 $20,290 3.5 %
  43-3071 Tellers 700 $8.62 $8.70 $18,100 3.1 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (6) $7.37 $7.69 $16,000 7.6 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 30 $8.85 $9.57 $19,910 4.5 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 3,640 $8.19 $8.93 $18,580 4.2 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 340 $8.72 $8.62 $17,920 2.5 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 310 $6.36 $6.41 $13,330 2.5 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 690 $13.24 $13.45 $27,970 4.0 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 300 $7.67 $7.78 $16,190 2.0 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 280 $12.14 $12.42 $25,840 6.5 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 150 $11.36 $10.79 $22,450 5.1 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 200 $9.75 $10.81 $22,480 7.4 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 150 $10.78 $11.26 $23,420 2.3 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,820 $8.10 $8.43 $17,530 3.1 %
  43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 150 $19.03 $19.20 $39,930 5.4 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 150 $7.63 $7.94 $16,510 4.7 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 180 $9.72 $9.77 $20,330 4.8 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 130 $11.01 $11.98 $24,910 5.4 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 130 $12.49 $12.34 $25,660 2.3 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 110 $13.09 $14.32 $29,790 4.9 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 930 $8.19 $8.99 $18,700 2.7 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,870 $7.62 $8.04 $16,720 1.3 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 110 $10.30 $10.77 $22,400 4.4 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,300 $12.91 $13.62 $28,320 1.9 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 380 $12.12 $12.02 $25,000 3.2 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 230 $11.63 $11.83 $24,610 4.0 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 2,460 $9.50 $9.82 $20,420 2.2 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 160 $6.44 $8.86 $18,430 15.3 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 340 $8.04 $8.51 $17,710 2.7 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 50 $7.99 $8.59 $17,870 8.2 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 60 $12.45 $13.17 $27,380 7.2 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 30 $8.77 $8.91 $18,530 4.2 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 5,160 $8.40 $8.73 $18,160 1.2 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 120 $8.15 $8.48 $17,630 3.1 %
 
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 4,730 $6.49 $7.16 $14,900 2.7 %
  45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 110 $12.70 $13.36 $27,790 4.4 %
  45-1012 Farm Labor Contractors (6) $11.59 $11.18 $23,250 8.0 %
  45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors 70 $13.09 $14.25 $29,640 8.8 %
  45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 500 $6.28 $6.24 $12,990 3.1 %
  45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 310 $7.99 $7.87 $16,370 4.9 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 3,450 $6.39 $6.84 $14,220 3.2 %
  45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 160 $6.50 $6.89 $14,330 4.5 %
 
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 9,650 $8.79 $9.81 $20,410 2.2 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 560 $16.24 $17.47 $36,340 3.2 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons (6) $10.73 $12.50 $26,010 17.3 %
  47-2022 Stonemasons (6) $10.55 $10.67 $22,180 4.2 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 520 $9.85 $10.35 $21,520 4.1 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 480 $8.29 $9.20 $19,140 8.2 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 3,600 $7.51 $7.78 $16,190 3.1 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 130 $7.63 $7.75 $16,120 3.7 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 330 $14.78 $13.66 $28,410 7.4 %
  47-2111 Electricians 550 $11.02 $11.86 $24,670 4.0 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 230 $9.90 $10.80 $22,460 4.3 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers 120 $8.37 $8.89 $18,480 5.5 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 340 $10.47 $11.10 $23,090 6.5 %
  47-2171 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers 60 $8.93 $8.88 $18,470 8.4 %
  47-2181 Roofers 140 $8.33 $8.37 $17,400 3.0 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 140 $7.64 $7.76 $16,150 1.9 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 70 $10.26 $11.99 $24,930 14.3 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters (6) $6.72 $6.86 $14,270 4.1 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 170 $8.11 $8.00 $16,640 2.6 %
  47-3014 Helpers—Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons (6) $9.22 $9.13 $19,000 9.4 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 240 $7.53 $7.43 $15,460 5.7 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors (6) $13.81 $15.25 $31,720 6.0 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers (6) $8.74 $9.41 $19,580 5.6 %
  47-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining 150 $16.13 $20.10 $41,800 18.3 %
  47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 220 $8.89 $9.30 $19,350 4.5 %
  47-5081 Helpers—Extraction Workers (6) $12.22 $14.50 $30,160 3.5 %
 
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 6,530 $9.96 $11.88 $24,710 3.0 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 440 $17.65 $18.57 $38,620 2.5 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 100 $11.58 $12.20 $25,380 5.8 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (6) $19.19 $16.78 $34,910 15.0 %
  49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 50 $13.89 $14.96 $31,120 9.3 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 110 $13.65 $16.40 $34,120 12.4 %
  49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers (6) $14.02 $14.66 $30,500 4.1 %
  49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (6) $8.01 $8.26 $17,180 6.6 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 140 $12.46 $12.63 $26,260 6.1 %
  49-3022 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 70 $10.39 $10.90 $22,670 8.9 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 910 $8.79 $10.77 $22,400 5.5 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 300 $10.42 $11.14 $23,170 3.7 %
  49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 120 $10.45 $10.70 $22,250 7.9 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 80 $12.73 $13.98 $29,080 4.7 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (6) $7.54 $8.08 $16,800 14.0 %
  49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 90 $24.95 $22.14 $46,050 7.9 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 250 $9.37 $10.17 $21,160 6.0 %
  49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 50 $7.79 $9.66 $20,090 9.0 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 230 $13.38 $14.51 $30,170 6.3 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 2,100 $7.98 $9.19 $19,110 2.6 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 70 $9.60 $10.68 $22,220 5.8 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (6) $14.82 $16.63 $34,590 18.0 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 230 $21.28 $21.16 $44,010 4.4 %
  49-9063 Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners 40 $8.95 $9.22 $19,180 5.0 %
  49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 90 $8.87 $9.49 $19,730 6.7 %
  49-9096 Riggers 40 $16.25 $15.28 $31,780 7.2 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 230 $6.97 $7.62 $15,850 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 8,220 $8.41 $9.67 $20,120 2.3 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 560 $15.89 $16.75 $34,850 3.6 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 130 $8.31 $9.26 $19,260 5.4 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 150 $8.56 $9.00 $18,710 4.8 %
  51-3011 Bakers 160 $6.87 $7.29 $15,160 4.5 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 210 $8.79 $9.36 $19,480 3.0 %
  51-3023 Slaughterers and Meat Packers 50 $6.49 $6.41 $13,340 3.6 %
  51-3092 Food Batchmakers 80 $6.89 $7.73 $16,080 7.1 %
  51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (6) $7.21 $8.15 $16,960 3.9 %
  51-4041 Machinists 60 $12.17 $12.40 $25,790 4.9 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (6) $8.39 $9.12 $18,970 3.9 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 40 $15.83 $15.86 $32,980 5.7 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 740 $8.40 $9.54 $19,840 5.2 %
  51-5021 Job Printers 70 $9.54 $10.06 $20,920 13.1 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 150 $6.66 $8.35 $17,370 8.5 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 180 $6.38 $6.71 $13,960 3.9 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 120 $6.86 $7.45 $15,500 4.8 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 880 $9.36 $9.04 $18,810 2.4 %
  51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 120 $7.35 $8.03 $16,700 6.1 %
  51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 90 $8.43 $8.83 $18,360 8.3 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 240 $8.35 $9.22 $19,190 9.9 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 410 $8.55 $8.97 $18,660 3.6 %
  51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $7.18 $7.86 $16,350 5.3 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $9.84 $9.99 $20,780 4.5 %
  51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 80 $7.93 $8.65 $18,000 14.8 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 400 $8.87 $9.89 $20,580 5.1 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 500 $7.05 $8.13 $16,910 6.5 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $9.16 $10.56 $21,960 13.4 %
  51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 40 $11.00 $11.47 $23,860 7.3 %
  51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 140 $13.42 $12.96 $26,960 5.4 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 410 $6.44 $6.76 $14,060 3.2 %
 
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 10,970 $8.22 $9.76 $20,300 2.4 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 190 $15.07 $15.30 $31,820 5.2 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 230 $15.42 $16.22 $33,730 6.8 %
  53-3011 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians (6) $8.29 $8.33 $17,320 4.2 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 1,100 $8.87 $8.88 $18,470 1.2 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 320 $8.63 $9.23 $19,190 4.9 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 2,050 $10.48 $12.10 $25,180 6.0 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 1,300 $9.99 $12.20 $25,390 8.7 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 170 $6.61 $6.73 $13,990 2.8 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 80 $9.19 $9.19 $19,110 3.5 %
  53-6051 Transportation Inspectors 30 $18.44 $18.50 $38,470 2.5 %
  53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 60 $8.45 $9.04 $18,800 6.8 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 720 $7.98 $8.67 $18,030 5.8 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 620 $6.52 $6.69 $13,910 3.1 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,530 $7.08 $7.68 $15,980 2.1 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers (6) $10.32 $10.34 $21,510 5.8 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 850 $6.52 $7.17 $14,900 4.1 %

About May 2003 National, State, and Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Estimates for residual, "All Other", occupations are not available.

(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.

(6) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: May 7, 2004