May 2003 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC 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 Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in North Carolina. 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 Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC 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 663,250 $14.58 $18.84 $39,180 1.8 %
 
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 41,360 $37.44 $42.13 $87,620 2.3 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 1,060 $55.61 $60.16 $125,120 6.6 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 10,200 $36.32 $44.50 $92,550 2.0 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 390 $29.72 $35.04 $72,870 4.7 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 2,240 $47.19 $49.23 $102,400 3.9 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 2,150 $39.16 $43.82 $91,140 2.6 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 420 $30.48 $33.60 $69,900 4.6 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 1,050 $27.76 $31.43 $65,360 2.6 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 2,850 $48.21 $48.88 $101,680 2.5 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 3,170 $35.89 $39.98 $83,160 1.9 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 1,210 $35.53 $39.22 $81,570 3.0 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 760 $40.69 $43.11 $89,670 2.2 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 540 $30.23 $34.48 $71,730 3.2 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 450 $30.10 $34.80 $72,370 3.4 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 1,170 $32.28 $36.10 $75,090 5.8 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 320 $16.94 $17.76 $36,950 3.2 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 890 (4) (4) $66,620 3.1 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 1,550 $36.01 $39.37 $81,880 2.4 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 1,820 $47.63 $48.61 $101,100 2.8 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 1,140 $20.15 $20.86 $43,390 5.3 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 130 $27.86 $28.04 $58,310 10.9 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 170 $25.49 $32.63 $67,870 23.3 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 1,140 $31.96 $35.58 $74,010 2.8 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 1,990 $53.61 $57.39 $119,380 6.0 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 40 $28.26 $28.53 $59,340 1.5 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 370 $23.93 $25.61 $53,270 7.2 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 500 $22.86 $24.67 $51,320 2.9 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 26,530 $23.70 $26.63 $55,390 2.4 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 120 $21.70 $30.34 $63,120 11.5 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 520 $17.06 $20.06 $41,720 7.0 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 1,220 $24.24 $26.18 $54,460 2.3 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 870 $18.37 $19.63 $40,840 2.9 %
  13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 30 $20.81 $20.75 $43,150 6.6 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 610 $21.80 $24.13 $50,190 5.0 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 700 $21.57 $23.10 $48,040 2.1 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 50 $21.26 $24.01 $49,940 4.1 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 1,190 $20.18 $22.32 $46,430 2.8 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 510 $22.43 $22.90 $47,630 1.5 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 1,440 $23.51 $25.44 $52,920 2.3 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 1,820 $28.90 $34.60 $71,960 11.8 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 240 $18.38 $18.99 $39,490 3.5 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 4,290 $23.70 $25.53 $53,100 2.9 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 100 $22.89 $24.98 $51,960 7.1 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 220 $24.44 $25.86 $53,790 2.0 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 290 $25.39 $25.69 $53,430 1.7 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 1,640 $30.58 $34.46 $71,680 3.3 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 190 $31.94 $41.31 $85,920 12.7 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 520 $21.31 $22.57 $46,940 5.3 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 180 $26.45 $27.99 $58,230 6.4 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 50 $16.40 $16.68 $34,680 5.2 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 980 $19.82 $27.07 $56,300 15.3 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 280 $20.13 $21.46 $44,630 3.0 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers (6) $8.30 $15.43 $32,100 16.1 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 37,490 $31.22 $32.61 $67,830 2.3 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 6,920 $32.80 $34.48 $71,720 2.8 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 5,020 $36.94 $36.89 $76,740 2.4 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 6,150 $20.51 $23.10 $48,050 2.6 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 5,980 $31.54 $33.16 $68,970 2.6 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 1,000 $29.95 $31.09 $64,660 2.7 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 2,700 $30.79 $33.20 $69,060 5.0 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 1,860 $29.55 $30.64 $63,740 2.4 %
  15-2011 Actuaries 40 $35.43 $36.51 $75,940 7.0 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 280 $29.55 $29.92 $62,240 1.9 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 560 $28.06 $29.40 $61,150 3.7 %
 
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 15,930 $26.02 $28.15 $58,540 3.8 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 1,000 $22.88 $22.69 $47,190 12.3 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 80 $22.97 $25.17 $52,360 4.0 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 60 $25.19 $24.59 $51,150 2.7 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 280 $20.89 $22.03 $45,820 5.6 %
  17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 40 $27.03 $28.04 $58,310 5.3 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 260 $34.47 $34.70 $72,180 1.7 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 1,810 $26.55 $29.01 $60,350 3.9 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 1,210 $31.78 $32.99 $68,620 2.2 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 960 $33.14 $33.76 $70,210 1.5 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 840 $28.34 $30.05 $62,500 3.0 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 90 $30.57 $31.49 $65,500 2.8 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 690 $31.73 $32.88 $68,400 1.8 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 60 $29.54 $31.57 $65,660 3.6 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 740 $31.63 $39.06 $81,250 14.8 %
  17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers (6) $25.55 $26.51 $55,150 2.3 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 380 $19.42 $19.84 $41,280 2.3 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 230 $25.24 $27.51 $57,230 5.4 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 270 $20.41 $21.67 $45,080 3.1 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 1,040 $18.10 $18.40 $38,280 2.2 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 1,160 $21.19 $21.74 $45,210 2.9 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 80 $15.65 $16.38 $34,060 4.0 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 160 $23.99 $27.23 $56,630 5.0 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 670 $13.25 $13.87 $28,840 3.9 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 20,250 $21.21 $24.03 $49,990 5.7 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 370 $22.02 $26.21 $54,510 4.3 %
  19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists 410 $26.91 $29.69 $61,760 3.4 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 200 $24.51 $25.51 $53,060 2.4 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 50 $25.24 $26.57 $55,270 5.5 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists (6) $23.80 $23.27 $48,390 5.1 %
  19-1032 Foresters 50 $24.09 $24.43 $50,800 4.9 %
  19-1041 Epidemiologists 40 $23.08 $26.73 $55,590 3.0 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 1,480 $29.75 $31.99 $66,550 4.5 %
  19-2012 Physicists 40 $40.49 $40.87 $85,000 5.2 %
  19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 60 $34.82 $34.99 $72,770 2.2 %
  19-2031 Chemists 2,380 $29.28 $30.72 $63,910 5.7 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 960 $22.43 $25.16 $52,330 2.7 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (6) $25.44 $24.84 $51,680 2.8 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 90 $24.41 $25.93 $53,930 2.1 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 1,290 $30.91 $32.65 $67,910 5.3 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 520 $26.97 $28.60 $59,480 6.3 %
  19-3041 Sociologists 60 $20.87 $23.69 $49,280 8.5 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 290 $22.22 $23.36 $48,580 4.7 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 1,390 $17.01 $17.24 $35,860 1.9 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 640 $16.83 $17.64 $36,700 2.9 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 260 $16.65 $16.73 $34,790 5.8 %
  19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 230 $13.99 $15.65 $32,550 1.3 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians (6) $13.09 $13.96 $29,030 5.2 %
 
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 7,680 $15.62 $16.29 $33,890 3.1 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 230 $16.06 $16.53 $34,370 3.2 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 870 $19.98 $20.44 $42,510 3.1 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 150 $17.81 $19.20 $39,930 4.9 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 1,150 $17.23 $16.41 $34,130 5.6 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 840 $17.37 $17.60 $36,600 2.1 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 530 $18.87 $20.23 $42,070 6.3 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 550 $17.22 $17.38 $36,140 5.9 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 400 $18.99 $18.82 $39,150 3.5 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 390 $15.52 $15.87 $33,000 2.4 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 2,060 $11.14 $11.79 $24,520 4.0 %
  21-2011 Clergy 60 $18.46 $18.19 $37,840 2.9 %
 
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 4,510 $26.40 $34.76 $72,300 5.7 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 2,660 $36.47 $44.44 $92,430 5.5 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,330 $18.10 $19.08 $39,690 2.4 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 70 $18.60 $19.85 $41,280 1.7 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 50 $15.41 $15.00 $31,210 1.9 %
 
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 46,220 $17.42 $19.93 $41,440 5.6 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 750 (4) (4) $81,430 17.1 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 360 (4) (4) $59,850 5.3 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 450 (4) (4) $59,070 7.9 %
  25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 540 (4) (4) $91,700 2.5 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 430 (4) (4) $82,230 4.9 %
  25-1051 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 140 (4) (4) $68,720 6.4 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 210 (4) (4) $68,520 7.3 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 180 (4) (4) $80,970 6.4 %
  25-1061 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $73,910 2.8 %
  25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $105,750 7.7 %
  25-1064 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $61,800 3.3 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 250 (4) (4) $68,460 12.5 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 220 (4) (4) $66,300 9.3 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $58,410 8.5 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 3,970 (4) (4) $67,810 6.2 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 290 (4) (4) $54,240 2.5 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 460 (4) (4) $56,660 6.0 %
  25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $42,180 2.8 %
  25-1112 Law Teachers, Postsecondary 240 (4) (4) $85,770 10.8 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 310 (4) (4) $54,760 4.1 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $47,680 6.2 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 550 (4) (4) $49,310 9.8 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 300 (4) (4) $45,940 5.2 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 230 (4) (4) $57,210 8.8 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $59,710 13.6 %
  25-1192 Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $40,340 2.6 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 150 (4) (4) $46,420 4.5 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 480 $19.90 $19.72 $41,020 1.6 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 3,050 $8.13 $8.53 $17,750 2.5 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 480 (4) (4) $36,190 3.2 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 7,760 (4) (4) $39,280 2.3 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 2,230 (4) (4) $35,850 3.2 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 160 (4) (4) $42,260 7.3 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 2,880 (4) (4) $41,560 1.2 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 410 (4) (4) $45,290 1.7 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 920 (4) (4) $39,160 2.8 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 300 (4) (4) $36,150 8.2 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 340 (4) (4) $43,040 2.6 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 450 $18.28 $17.74 $36,910 3.3 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 1,210 $14.98 $16.24 $33,790 8.8 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians (6) $8.89 $12.25 $25,490 7.4 %
  25-4021 Librarians 970 $23.15 $24.03 $49,980 3.6 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 630 $13.28 $14.43 $30,020 4.4 %
  25-9011 Audio-Visual Collections Specialists 60 $12.79 $14.59 $30,350 8.9 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 750 $22.91 $23.03 $47,910 5.0 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 6,250 (4) (4) $18,620 3.0 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 7,650 $17.42 $21.27 $44,240 5.0 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 120 $24.68 $26.49 $55,100 5.5 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 140 $15.92 $19.18 $39,890 6.8 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 110 $21.65 $22.41 $46,610 2.5 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers (6) $24.30 $25.97 $54,020 8.8 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers (6) $8.49 $8.81 $18,320 7.7 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 740 $17.96 $19.25 $40,040 7.2 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 270 $17.90 $17.54 $36,470 5.0 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 190 $9.78 $11.35 $23,600 5.8 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 270 (4) (4) $48,160 3.7 %
  27-2021 Athletes and Sports Competitors 120 (4) (4) $114,200 12.7 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 530 (4) (4) $44,680 7.3 %
  27-2031 Dancers (6) $9.33 $11.03 $22,950 9.7 %
  27-2032 Choreographers (6) $20.88 $20.25 $42,120 7.4 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers (6) (4) (4) $27,970 12.1 %
  27-3010 Announcers 150 $10.79 $16.35 $34,010 13.4 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 470 $12.94 $17.97 $37,380 16.9 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 990 $20.08 $22.57 $46,940 4.9 %
  27-3041 Editors 480 $20.57 $21.78 $45,310 2.8 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 480 $25.95 $27.44 $57,080 2.7 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 180 $20.62 $24.39 $50,720 5.7 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 60 $15.09 $14.59 $30,350 4.1 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 100 $13.36 $14.59 $30,340 2.1 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 200 $11.79 $14.16 $29,450 9.5 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 60 $13.07 $12.87 $26,780 6.6 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 37,220 $22.06 $25.18 $52,380 4.4 %
  29-1020 Dentists 740 (5) $90.85 $188,960 11.2 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 210 $21.28 $21.34 $44,380 2.1 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 90 $40.70 $46.69 $97,100 13.1 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 950 $39.15 $38.50 $80,090 1.5 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (6) $20.65 $36.86 $76,670 21.5 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 270 $63.26 $70.55 $146,750 16.4 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General 40 $68.91 $75.24 $156,500 5.5 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists (6) (5) $82.25 $171,080 17.3 %
  29-1067 Surgeons (6) (5) $97.26 $202,310 10.8 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 440 $32.55 $34.94 $72,670 7.4 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 14,730 $23.85 $24.05 $50,020 1.5 %
  29-1121 Audiologists 40 $24.10 $23.97 $49,850 2.7 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 360 $26.44 $27.40 $56,990 3.6 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 680 $28.76 $28.80 $59,900 2.5 %
  29-1124 Radiation Therapists 110 $28.93 $28.71 $59,710 2.1 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 60 $14.18 $14.42 $29,980 5.8 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 470 $21.17 $21.41 $44,530 2.7 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 460 $22.89 $23.97 $49,850 5.0 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 480 $27.13 $32.43 $67,460 3.0 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 1,390 $20.73 $20.84 $43,350 1.9 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 850 $14.04 $14.02 $29,160 4.8 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 830 $25.90 $25.75 $53,560 4.3 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 310 $20.55 $19.73 $41,050 5.2 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 150 $25.71 $25.87 $53,800 1.9 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 90 $25.96 $25.96 $54,000 2.1 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 880 $20.96 $21.16 $44,020 2.1 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 830 $12.70 $13.39 $27,850 2.5 %
  29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 260 $7.36 $12.41 $25,810 22.1 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 1,090 $10.55 $10.70 $22,260 3.7 %
  29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians (6) $13.47 $14.32 $29,780 2.7 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 440 $15.52 $15.38 $32,000 1.7 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 600 $11.52 $11.32 $23,540 2.3 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 2,740 $16.01 $16.17 $33,620 1.9 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 820 $12.70 $13.87 $28,840 4.9 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 130 $10.89 $12.35 $25,680 11.8 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 380 $23.67 $26.04 $54,170 4.2 %
  29-9091 Athletic Trainers 40 (4) (4) $34,690 5.1 %
 
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 15,590 $10.04 $10.66 $22,170 1.7 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 3,780 $8.60 $8.89 $18,490 2.6 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 6,640 $9.68 $9.81 $20,410 1.5 %
  31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 100 $19.93 $19.83 $41,240 2.5 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 210 $19.49 $19.44 $40,440 2.4 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides (6) $10.64 $11.12 $23,130 2.4 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists 40 $12.86 $14.48 $30,110 24.1 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 1,170 $13.21 $13.55 $28,190 4.4 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 920 $13.15 $13.30 $27,670 2.8 %
  31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 250 $11.64 $12.68 $26,380 5.2 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 430 $14.14 $14.54 $30,240 4.6 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides (6) $8.26 $8.44 $17,550 2.4 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 610 $10.28 $10.39 $21,600 2.6 %
 
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 12,640 $13.07 $14.55 $30,260 3.6 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 680 $22.81 $23.96 $49,840 5.5 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 520 $23.65 $22.76 $47,340 6.5 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 1,210 $14.81 $15.11 $31,420 5.9 %
  33-2021 Fire Inspectors and Investigators 60 $18.91 $18.96 $39,440 5.4 %
  33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 1,570 $12.92 $13.37 $27,820 2.7 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 400 $22.70 $23.01 $47,850 3.4 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 2,250 $16.77 $17.75 $36,920 2.9 %
  33-9011 Animal Control Workers 50 $13.85 $14.18 $29,500 3.6 %
  33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators 80 $22.20 $18.82 $39,150 9.7 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 4,540 $9.52 $10.23 $21,280 2.5 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 45,270 $7.61 $8.47 $17,620 1.8 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 780 $15.25 $16.84 $35,030 7.3 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 4,230 $11.84 $12.69 $26,390 3.2 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food (6) $7.45 $7.45 $15,500 2.7 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 1,680 $8.77 $9.16 $19,060 3.2 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 3,400 $9.24 $9.58 $19,930 3.5 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 980 $8.94 $8.78 $18,260 8.5 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 2,750 $8.12 $8.28 $17,220 2.7 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 1,270 $7.76 $9.16 $19,060 7.7 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 10,020 $6.73 $7.24 $15,060 3.8 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 1,090 $6.96 $7.05 $14,660 1.9 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 9,820 $6.58 $7.58 $15,770 4.5 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 1,220 $7.91 $8.10 $16,850 2.3 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 1,050 $7.29 $7.33 $15,240 3.0 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 2,360 $7.86 $7.89 $16,410 2.8 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 2,210 $7.50 $7.59 $15,790 4.0 %
 
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 18,390 $8.78 $9.74 $20,250 3.5 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 940 $12.74 $14.08 $29,280 3.2 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 480 $15.44 $17.64 $36,700 4.0 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 7,680 $8.30 $8.66 $18,020 2.2 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 5,060 $8.06 $8.09 $16,820 3.1 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 340 $11.92 $12.35 $25,700 5.5 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 3,570 $10.34 $11.75 $24,440 10.5 %
  37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 110 $12.41 $13.72 $28,540 2.5 %
  37-3013 Tree Trimmers and Pruners (6) $12.33 $13.45 $27,980 8.9 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 11,650 $8.55 $10.17 $21,150 3.3 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 250 $14.10 $15.43 $32,100 4.5 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 410 $9.84 $10.06 $20,930 4.9 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 300 $6.41 $6.70 $13,930 4.0 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 980 $7.14 $7.48 $15,560 2.7 %
  39-4021 Funeral Attendants 200 $9.60 $10.29 $21,410 10.0 %
  39-5011 Barbers (6) $14.41 $13.02 $27,080 7.3 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 1,310 $10.55 $11.79 $24,530 7.0 %
  39-5094 Skin Care Specialists (6) $8.71 $11.08 $23,040 22.1 %
  39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops 190 $7.81 $10.33 $21,480 17.0 %
  39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts (6) $8.66 $10.37 $21,560 3.8 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 1,730 $8.03 $8.05 $16,740 2.4 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 1,280 $8.13 $8.36 $17,380 2.4 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 1,180 $14.65 $13.47 $28,010 7.4 %
  39-9041 Residential Advisors 100 $11.29 $11.04 $22,970 4.4 %
 
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 69,850 $10.65 $15.71 $32,680 3.4 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 5,980 $14.63 $16.56 $34,440 3.0 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 1,780 $25.23 $30.46 $63,360 3.5 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 16,630 $7.99 $8.14 $16,930 1.4 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 1,960 $8.19 $10.47 $21,780 4.8 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 780 $14.80 $15.77 $32,810 4.1 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 20,240 $8.67 $10.06 $20,920 2.3 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 500 $17.20 $21.16 $44,020 6.6 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 1,540 $17.56 $22.10 $45,970 12.6 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 870 $32.52 $41.45 $86,210 6.5 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 510 $15.31 $15.04 $31,290 4.9 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 4,670 $22.65 $27.30 $56,790 4.1 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 6,030 $22.43 $26.06 $54,200 6.5 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 410 $11.58 $13.63 $28,350 6.7 %
  41-9021 Real Estate Brokers 1,290 $12.44 $14.93 $31,060 13.1 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers 1,200 $37.63 $37.03 $77,020 7.9 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 1,380 $10.48 $11.19 $23,280 3.0 %
  41-9091 Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers (6) $10.67 $13.70 $28,490 21.0 %
 
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 115,720 $13.00 $13.80 $28,710 0.9 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 6,190 $18.63 $20.33 $42,290 1.6 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 950 $11.19 $11.40 $23,710 1.4 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 1,840 $13.90 $15.70 $32,660 5.2 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 1,670 $13.65 $13.81 $28,730 1.7 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 7,800 $13.59 $14.04 $29,200 1.7 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 690 $14.76 $14.86 $30,910 1.8 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 230 $15.20 $15.85 $32,960 2.5 %
  43-3071 Tellers 2,250 $10.96 $11.64 $24,210 2.3 %
  43-4011 Brokerage Clerks 130 $14.95 $15.04 $31,280 3.8 %
  43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 200 $15.99 $15.52 $32,280 2.9 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (6) $9.47 $10.37 $21,560 11.3 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 240 $11.55 $11.96 $24,880 3.7 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 10,040 $13.86 $14.86 $30,910 2.3 %
  43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 2,810 $13.18 $13.72 $28,540 1.8 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 830 $10.27 $11.14 $23,170 2.8 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 950 $9.14 $9.33 $19,400 2.6 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 1,310 $10.86 $11.04 $22,960 3.4 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 640 $10.54 $10.60 $22,060 10.0 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 640 $13.98 $14.63 $30,440 6.7 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 230 $12.31 $12.96 $26,950 5.0 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 1,170 $12.98 $13.66 $28,410 3.8 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 750 $15.08 $15.56 $32,360 1.5 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 3,890 $10.72 $10.85 $22,570 1.5 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 1,580 $10.47 $11.21 $23,330 3.2 %
  43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 80 $15.85 $15.60 $32,440 2.7 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 400 $10.14 $10.13 $21,070 2.7 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 300 $13.31 $14.01 $29,150 2.9 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 470 $14.78 $16.56 $34,450 7.1 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 440 $11.69 $12.76 $26,550 7.9 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 330 $19.13 $18.69 $38,870 2.8 %
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 1,600 $18.71 $18.47 $38,420 1.8 %
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 770 $18.89 $18.19 $37,830 3.5 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 870 $16.17 $16.85 $35,050 2.7 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 4,160 $11.00 $11.61 $24,150 1.8 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 9,290 $9.43 $9.71 $20,200 1.4 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 230 $11.27 $12.07 $25,100 6.0 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 13,840 $15.93 $16.48 $34,270 1.0 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 1,750 $17.45 $17.67 $36,750 3.3 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 3,170 $13.22 $14.06 $29,230 7.6 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 7,700 $12.48 $12.64 $26,280 2.9 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 1,430 $14.98 $15.37 $31,970 2.0 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 1,460 $12.03 $12.12 $25,210 1.5 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 570 $12.93 $13.48 $28,040 2.1 %
  43-9031 Desktop Publishers 40 $14.68 $15.01 $31,210 3.8 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 1,190 $14.17 $14.85 $30,900 3.9 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 840 $10.00 $10.19 $21,190 2.5 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 14,500 $11.85 $11.99 $24,930 1.8 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 420 $8.85 $10.06 $20,930 3.7 %
  43-9081 Proofreaders and Copy Markers 40 $11.33 $12.11 $25,180 11.9 %
  43-9111 Statistical Assistants 120 $14.47 $14.64 $30,450 2.4 %
 
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 700 $11.45 $12.53 $26,060 5.4 %
  45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 40 $19.14 $21.16 $44,010 5.5 %
  45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 70 $15.45 $16.81 $34,970 12.0 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 180 $8.89 $8.98 $18,680 6.8 %
  45-4021 Fallers 40 $14.95 $14.28 $29,710 6.2 %
  45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators 130 $12.06 $12.40 $25,780 3.9 %
  45-4023 Log Graders and Scalers 30 $18.93 $17.21 $35,800 9.0 %
 
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 30,820 $13.78 $14.97 $31,130 2.6 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 3,680 $19.81 $21.13 $43,940 4.2 %
  47-2011 Boilermakers (6) $18.28 $17.15 $35,670 3.2 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 520 $18.69 $17.72 $36,850 4.6 %
  47-2022 Stonemasons 50 $10.17 $10.88 $22,640 6.4 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 4,680 $14.08 $14.85 $30,890 7.5 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 1,560 $13.78 $14.21 $29,550 9.8 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 4,610 $10.51 $10.85 $22,570 4.6 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 400 $11.85 $12.98 $27,000 7.9 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 1,470 $13.40 $13.83 $28,760 1.6 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 500 $13.41 $13.47 $28,020 6.4 %
  47-2111 Electricians 3,020 $18.70 $18.90 $39,300 5.9 %
  47-2121 Glaziers 210 $13.01 $13.65 $28,390 2.4 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 1,340 $12.65 $12.78 $26,580 3.0 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers 220 $9.91 $9.69 $20,160 7.6 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 1,870 $15.43 $16.30 $33,910 8.2 %
  47-2161 Plasterers and Stucco Masons 50 $13.65 $14.41 $29,970 5.9 %
  47-2171 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers 140 $12.06 $12.36 $25,710 5.7 %
  47-2181 Roofers 540 $12.44 $12.68 $26,370 3.4 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 1,090 $13.35 $14.40 $29,960 1.6 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 110 $11.56 $12.43 $25,850 8.4 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 300 $9.99 $10.05 $20,890 3.8 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 240 $10.99 $10.94 $22,750 2.7 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 1,400 $11.12 $11.00 $22,880 2.4 %
  47-3014 Helpers—Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 60 $9.70 $9.70 $20,170 3.5 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 500 $10.87 $11.15 $23,180 2.4 %
  47-3016 Helpers—Roofers 140 $10.56 $10.61 $22,060 3.5 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 530 $22.68 $28.47 $59,230 6.8 %
  47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 90 $14.70 $15.06 $31,320 12.4 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 170 $11.63 $12.02 $25,000 3.5 %
  47-5021 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas 120 $15.95 $15.73 $32,720 5.3 %
  47-5081 Helpers—Extraction Workers (6) $9.33 $9.25 $19,230 10.7 %
 
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 23,520 $16.33 $17.66 $36,730 1.9 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 2,580 $23.34 $27.68 $57,570 7.7 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 1,240 $14.35 $14.74 $30,660 5.1 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 1,010 $21.24 $21.27 $44,250 4.3 %
  49-2091 Avionics Technicians (6) $23.01 $22.94 $47,720 5.0 %
  49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (6) $12.72 $12.81 $26,640 3.5 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 770 $19.76 $20.54 $42,710 4.5 %
  49-2095 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay (6) $18.55 $19.98 $41,550 20.7 %
  49-2096 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles (6) $10.45 $11.26 $23,420 3.0 %
  49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers (6) $11.53 $12.31 $25,610 10.3 %
  49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (6) $13.78 $14.42 $29,990 5.4 %
  49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 220 $20.26 $20.57 $42,780 2.7 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 430 $17.60 $21.53 $44,790 13.4 %
  49-3022 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 130 $14.31 $15.48 $32,190 16.5 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 3,670 $16.44 $17.33 $36,040 6.4 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 630 $15.42 $15.52 $32,270 3.8 %
  49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics (6) $15.09 $14.62 $30,410 7.1 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 760 $17.10 $17.01 $35,370 1.8 %
  49-3051 Motorboat Mechanics (6) $13.08 $13.38 $27,820 5.7 %
  49-3052 Motorcycle Mechanics 50 $15.64 $15.55 $32,350 6.7 %
  49-3091 Bicycle Repairers 30 $9.46 $9.54 $19,840 2.3 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 320 $9.42 $9.61 $20,000 4.7 %
  49-9011 Mechanical Door Repairers 60 $13.06 $12.92 $26,880 3.7 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 1,260 $17.35 $17.20 $35,770 2.6 %
  49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers (6) $10.64 $11.56 $24,040 15.2 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 250 $18.45 $20.23 $42,080 5.9 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 5,570 $15.10 $15.50 $32,230 1.3 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 130 $13.83 $15.08 $31,360 3.9 %
  49-9044 Millwrights (6) $12.07 $12.48 $25,960 4.7 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 470 $17.83 $17.68 $36,780 4.4 %
  49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers 90 $14.10 $15.39 $32,020 8.8 %
  49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 140 $12.89 $13.13 $27,320 3.2 %
  49-9094 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 180 $14.68 $14.22 $29,590 2.3 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 860 $10.80 $11.34 $23,580 4.0 %
 
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 37,560 $11.97 $13.40 $27,880 1.5 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 2,730 $21.48 $23.32 $48,510 2.5 %
  51-2021 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 420 $9.91 $10.83 $22,540 4.7 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 1,720 $12.40 $13.16 $27,370 3.9 %
  51-2031 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (6) $10.22 $11.10 $23,090 8.8 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 320 $14.67 $14.96 $31,120 3.8 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 5,090 $10.52 $11.30 $23,500 2.7 %
  51-3011 Bakers 470 $11.30 $11.24 $23,380 3.2 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 810 $10.78 $11.14 $23,180 4.7 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 210 $11.46 $12.91 $26,860 4.9 %
  51-4012 Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers 60 $10.74 $14.25 $29,640 2.2 %
  51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $12.28 $12.58 $26,170 2.3 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 540 $11.78 $12.40 $25,780 1.9 %
  51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 250 $10.07 $10.20 $21,220 1.6 %
  51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 90 $11.59 $13.21 $27,470 12.9 %
  51-4041 Machinists 1,590 $13.70 $14.29 $29,720 3.8 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 500 $10.65 $11.33 $23,570 4.6 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 140 $19.82 $19.40 $40,350 2.5 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 1,060 $16.60 $15.86 $32,990 4.7 %
  51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 50 $14.07 $13.76 $28,620 3.7 %
  51-4194 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 50 $13.22 $14.76 $30,700 7.1 %
  51-5011 Bindery Workers 390 $12.56 $13.14 $27,320 3.8 %
  51-5021 Job Printers 150 $15.51 $16.21 $33,710 4.7 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 400 $14.89 $15.39 $32,010 3.7 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 760 $15.97 $16.22 $33,740 3.4 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 850 $8.31 $8.93 $18,570 4.6 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 400 $8.52 $9.03 $18,770 7.1 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 860 $9.20 $9.52 $19,810 3.2 %
  51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 90 $12.25 $12.17 $25,320 5.2 %
  51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 200 $8.32 $8.45 $17,570 2.9 %
  51-6064 Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 520 $10.61 $11.56 $24,050 3.6 %
  51-6093 Upholsterers (6) $14.55 $15.54 $32,330 9.7 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 550 $9.61 $9.99 $20,780 8.5 %
  51-7021 Furniture Finishers 50 $11.12 $12.27 $25,530 4.7 %
  51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 90 $10.85 $11.75 $24,450 3.9 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 240 $11.74 $12.08 $25,120 3.1 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 170 $19.44 $20.34 $42,310 2.4 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 270 $15.99 $16.30 $33,910 2.0 %
  51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators 210 $19.15 $18.62 $38,720 3.7 %
  51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (6) $22.38 $23.98 $49,890 10.5 %
  51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 640 $18.03 $18.03 $37,510 2.3 %
  51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $13.37 $13.33 $27,730 2.4 %
  51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 80 $10.35 $11.05 $22,980 4.4 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 240 $13.13 $14.40 $29,950 5.2 %
  51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 80 $11.29 $11.36 $23,620 3.0 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 220 $11.07 $12.41 $25,820 3.4 %
  51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 540 $12.40 $12.59 $26,180 2.7 %
  51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 80 $10.71 $11.65 $24,220 9.1 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 1,660 $13.23 $13.81 $28,730 2.2 %
  51-9071 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (6) $20.36 $21.73 $45,210 17.1 %
  51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 130 $16.07 $16.34 $33,980 3.5 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 1,100 $13.05 $13.24 $27,540 2.9 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 250 $11.36 $12.03 $25,020 2.4 %
  51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 100 $17.45 $19.82 $41,220 7.3 %
  51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 30 $11.41 $11.29 $23,490 2.4 %
  51-9191 Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 170 $11.17 $12.47 $25,950 5.8 %
  51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 50 $11.19 $13.06 $27,170 6.6 %
  51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 160 $12.69 $13.15 $27,350 3.0 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 990 $9.20 $9.54 $19,830 1.9 %
 
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 36,710 $10.79 $12.29 $25,570 3.4 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 830 $16.93 $18.52 $38,530 3.7 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 990 $19.01 $20.97 $43,620 4.0 %
  53-2012 Commercial Pilots 290 (4) (4) $44,630 12.4 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 790 $10.84 $11.31 $23,530 3.8 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 1,590 $11.14 $11.30 $23,510 2.4 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 4,800 $6.49 $8.58 $17,840 8.5 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 4,200 $14.97 $15.47 $32,180 1.6 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 4,760 $12.08 $12.99 $27,010 5.4 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 390 $9.00 $9.52 $19,790 6.7 %
  53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 570 $9.15 $9.37 $19,480 2.1 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 160 $8.40 $8.60 $17,880 5.8 %
  53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 210 $12.89 $13.03 $27,110 4.3 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 150 $18.34 $17.03 $35,420 3.8 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 230 $16.00 $15.89 $33,060 4.3 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,910 $11.04 $11.30 $23,500 1.2 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 960 $8.56 $8.84 $18,400 4.0 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 8,230 $9.80 $10.11 $21,030 2.1 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 450 $9.06 $9.53 $19,830 2.5 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 3,530 $9.63 $9.54 $19,840 1.6 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 270 $10.75 $11.05 $22,990 5.0 %

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.

(5) This wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.

(6) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: May 7, 2004