May 2003 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Rapid City, SD MSA (7)


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 Rapid City, 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 Rapid City, 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 48,020 $10.79 $13.24 $27,540 1.4 %
 
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 1,520 $31.68 $36.47 $75,860 3.4 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 90 $65.46 $70.25 $146,130 7.2 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 530 $37.31 $43.33 $90,120 3.6 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 60 $30.44 $38.71 $80,520 14.2 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 50 $26.14 $26.36 $54,840 1.7 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 120 $34.72 $40.54 $84,320 7.8 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 60 $26.09 $27.04 $56,250 1.9 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 100 $18.48 $19.30 $40,150 2.3 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 70 $32.85 $33.97 $70,660 4.1 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 90 $12.02 $13.08 $27,210 6.4 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 30 $21.68 $22.21 $46,200 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 1,210 $18.03 $19.68 $40,930 2.8 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 40 $17.19 $17.57 $36,550 2.8 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 40 $17.10 $18.04 $37,530 4.3 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (6) $19.63 $23.48 $48,840 5.3 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 80 $16.36 $17.03 $35,420 1.8 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 80 $18.54 $19.33 $40,210 2.8 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists (6) $14.71 $15.76 $32,770 4.2 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 40 $17.81 $17.24 $35,850 3.9 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 70 $24.85 $27.21 $56,590 7.1 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 50 $13.21 $13.63 $28,350 6.4 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 290 $18.67 $20.48 $42,600 3.4 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 90 $16.66 $17.80 $37,030 7.7 %
 
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 330 $20.01 $21.61 $44,950 3.3 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 50 $20.28 $21.57 $44,870 5.7 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 40 $29.00 $30.26 $62,940 3.6 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 100 $15.00 $15.06 $31,320 1.4 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 80 $22.21 $22.71 $47,240 3.1 %
 
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 540 $18.86 $20.81 $43,280 4.6 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 80 $26.45 $27.94 $58,110 5.5 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 70 $24.76 $26.74 $55,620 6.0 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 80 $14.41 $13.74 $28,570 4.1 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 60 $18.25 $17.71 $36,830 2.0 %
 
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 230 $16.24 $17.79 $37,000 2.8 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 30 $21.25 $24.17 $50,270 1.8 %
 
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 500 $13.66 $14.35 $29,840 2.9 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 50 $15.75 $16.57 $34,470 3.9 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 80 $15.65 $16.46 $34,230 2.8 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 40 $12.66 $12.92 $26,870 3.8 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 130 $14.12 $14.06 $29,240 1.7 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 80 $8.47 $8.65 $17,990 5.5 %
 
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 270 $19.66 $21.94 $45,640 7.0 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 150 $22.38 $26.75 $55,650 10.8 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 60 $12.17 $12.68 $26,380 7.5 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations (6) (6) (6) (6) (6)
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $49,460 7.6 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 100 $16.60 $16.84 $35,030 5.2 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 130 $11.63 $11.58 $24,080 3.8 %
  25-4021 Librarians 40 $17.61 $18.12 $37,690 2.7 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 50 $11.86 $11.50 $23,910 1.7 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 690 $12.14 $12.86 $26,740 2.9 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 30 $9.40 $9.32 $19,390 5.9 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 30 $12.92 $12.82 $26,660 4.0 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 130 $16.29 $17.11 $35,600 5.4 %
  27-3041 Editors 70 $14.28 $14.57 $30,310 2.8 %
  27-4021 Photographers (6) $8.64 $10.34 $21,500 11.6 %
 
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 2,950 $19.16 $22.03 $45,830 5.7 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 110 $38.20 $35.88 $74,620 3.0 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 70 $32.65 $32.39 $67,370 3.5 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 40 $20.62 $21.52 $44,770 4.5 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 30 $20.24 $20.39 $42,420 2.2 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 110 $16.91 $16.93 $35,210 2.7 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 40 $13.34 $14.12 $29,370 4.8 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 120 $24.31 $23.39 $48,660 6.4 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 100 $17.64 $19.03 $39,580 5.0 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 90 $10.33 $10.62 $22,080 2.2 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 250 $12.88 $13.00 $27,030 3.0 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 100 $10.43 $11.75 $24,430 3.1 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (6) $10.13 $10.90 $22,670 12.7 %
 
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 1,310 $10.23 $10.42 $21,680 2.5 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 510 $9.45 $9.37 $19,480 2.6 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 30 $9.00 $8.63 $17,960 5.7 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists 50 $14.45 $14.71 $30,600 7.8 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 150 $11.83 $11.78 $24,490 4.5 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 270 $10.08 $10.23 $21,280 3.2 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 140 $12.28 $11.99 $24,930 1.8 %
 
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 700 $14.87 $14.41 $29,980 5.9 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 180 $8.45 $8.82 $18,350 4.3 %
 
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 5,260 $7.02 $7.39 $15,370 1.4 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 330 $11.21 $11.45 $23,820 2.9 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 240 $6.47 $6.63 $13,780 3.3 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 160 $9.26 $9.08 $18,890 1.7 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 360 $8.73 $8.87 $18,450 1.7 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 120 $8.02 $7.95 $16,540 3.4 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 420 $7.81 $7.73 $16,080 1.4 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 320 $7.49 $7.56 $15,730 3.9 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 800 $6.43 $6.46 $13,440 2.2 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 450 $7.06 $7.00 $14,570 3.6 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,210 $6.55 $6.84 $14,230 3.4 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 350 $6.44 $6.40 $13,320 2.4 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 350 $6.48 $6.48 $13,480 2.2 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 120 $7.47 $7.25 $15,080 2.8 %
 
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 2,170 $8.20 $8.56 $17,800 2.1 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 90 $12.42 $12.74 $26,490 2.9 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 40 $15.34 $15.79 $32,840 3.1 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,090 $8.12 $8.32 $17,300 1.7 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 680 $7.77 $7.80 $16,230 5.8 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 210 $8.25 $8.57 $17,830 2.6 %
  37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 50 $10.70 $11.30 $23,510 6.8 %
 
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 1,480 $7.79 $8.05 $16,750 1.9 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 50 $12.93 $13.56 $28,200 2.4 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 40 $6.45 $6.60 $13,720 3.0 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 140 $6.32 $6.28 $13,060 2.4 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 120 $10.52 $10.59 $22,030 2.9 %
  39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts 90 $7.54 $7.55 $15,700 3.9 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 350 $7.07 $7.27 $15,120 3.2 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 190 $8.26 $8.34 $17,350 2.3 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 80 $7.90 $7.94 $16,510 2.4 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 60 $9.80 $9.83 $20,450 6.3 %
  39-9041 Residential Advisors 170 $8.42 $8.40 $17,470 3.7 %
 
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 5,990 $8.86 $11.97 $24,910 3.4 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 570 $14.89 $16.54 $34,410 2.8 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 130 $22.44 $28.78 $59,850 8.1 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 1,640 $7.23 $7.24 $15,060 1.3 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 220 $7.03 $7.93 $16,500 4.4 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 260 $12.25 $12.62 $26,240 5.3 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 1,980 $8.12 $9.01 $18,740 3.4 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 120 $13.50 $14.56 $30,290 2.4 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 110 $13.44 $16.68 $34,700 17.7 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 50 $52.17 $57.97 $120,580 8.8 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 40 $10.02 $9.89 $20,580 3.9 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 100 $28.56 $31.97 $66,500 10.4 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 650 $17.44 $19.20 $39,940 4.2 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 50 $9.92 $9.92 $20,640 2.3 %
 
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 8,930 $10.15 $10.60 $22,040 0.9 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 600 $16.06 $16.48 $34,270 1.5 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 30 $9.33 $9.43 $19,620 6.9 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 220 $9.71 $9.82 $20,420 2.0 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,200 $10.75 $10.73 $22,320 1.6 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 60 $11.68 $11.50 $23,920 2.1 %
  43-3071 Tellers 180 $8.58 $8.77 $18,240 2.5 %
  43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 40 $10.70 $10.68 $22,220 3.1 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 50 $11.27 $11.56 $24,050 4.6 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,260 $10.30 $10.46 $21,760 2.7 %
  43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 40 $14.33 $14.22 $29,580 2.5 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 40 $9.39 $9.21 $19,160 2.4 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 300 $8.41 $8.38 $17,430 3.2 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 100 $10.96 $11.19 $23,280 4.2 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 40 $11.55 $11.71 $24,350 2.2 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 580 $8.78 $8.86 $18,430 1.2 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 30 $13.58 $13.22 $27,500 2.0 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 70 $10.19 $10.84 $22,560 6.7 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 60 $12.36 $12.28 $25,530 2.8 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 120 $10.11 $10.37 $21,560 2.2 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 550 $8.50 $8.92 $18,560 2.1 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 300 $12.94 $13.16 $27,370 1.2 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 90 $12.70 $12.86 $26,750 4.2 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 50 $11.01 $11.26 $23,410 3.1 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 680 $9.63 $9.68 $20,130 1.8 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 50 $8.58 $8.66 $18,010 5.1 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 40 $9.59 $9.45 $19,650 4.1 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 520 $8.30 $8.46 $17,600 1.8 %
 
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 (6) $11.55 $13.20 $27,450 6.9 %
 
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 2,920 $12.70 $13.46 $28,000 1.3 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 390 $19.00 $18.97 $39,470 2.9 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 50 $17.14 $18.73 $38,960 8.8 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 500 $12.36 $12.57 $26,140 3.9 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 200 $13.19 $13.02 $27,080 3.2 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 430 $10.05 $9.94 $20,660 2.1 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 160 $13.87 $14.28 $29,690 4.0 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 50 $13.77 $13.70 $28,500 9.8 %
  47-2111 Electricians 230 $15.44 $15.40 $32,020 4.0 %
  47-2121 Glaziers (6) $12.99 $13.15 $27,350 4.1 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 70 $12.93 $13.26 $27,580 6.1 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 80 $15.74 $16.02 $33,310 3.1 %
  47-2181 Roofers 50 $10.69 $10.52 $21,890 3.7 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 50 $10.56 $10.36 $21,550 4.9 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 70 $9.19 $9.25 $19,230 2.5 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 60 $9.60 $9.72 $20,210 6.9 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 90 $12.26 $12.19 $25,360 4.8 %
 
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 2,330 $13.43 $14.78 $30,730 2.1 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 210 $22.18 $22.77 $47,350 3.1 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 90 $14.49 $14.66 $30,500 7.9 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 60 $23.38 $22.10 $45,960 5.3 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 40 $15.55 $16.73 $34,800 5.4 %
  49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (6) $13.85 $17.47 $36,350 23.6 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 100 $12.58 $13.05 $27,150 5.2 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 300 $13.03 $13.95 $29,020 9.1 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 140 $13.78 $13.59 $28,260 3.7 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 100 $14.90 $15.67 $32,590 1.9 %
  49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 50 $18.61 $18.85 $39,210 3.3 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 280 $12.74 $13.30 $27,660 5.4 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 40 $14.24 $14.42 $29,990 1.9 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 300 $10.62 $11.17 $23,240 2.1 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 90 $20.30 $19.90 $41,390 3.6 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 70 $16.79 $17.47 $36,340 3.2 %
  49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 50 $13.68 $13.60 $28,300 5.3 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (6) $9.11 $8.94 $18,590 3.2 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 2,850 $10.27 $10.96 $22,800 2.4 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 170 $18.79 $19.57 $40,710 2.0 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 190 $8.43 $8.71 $18,110 3.2 %
  51-3011 Bakers (6) $8.42 $8.61 $17,900 2.4 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 40 $11.45 $11.59 $24,120 2.7 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 70 $10.25 $10.55 $21,930 2.1 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $10.24 $10.36 $21,560 4.0 %
  51-4041 Machinists 40 $12.60 $13.18 $27,410 3.7 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $10.19 $10.22 $21,250 2.3 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 130 $12.06 $11.88 $24,700 3.3 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 40 $13.48 $13.37 $27,810 3.8 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 190 $7.98 $7.96 $16,550 2.4 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 70 $10.40 $10.72 $22,290 2.1 %
  51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 90 $12.17 $11.74 $24,430 3.7 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 130 $12.18 $12.04 $25,040 3.0 %
  51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 40 $8.65 $8.82 $18,350 3.5 %
  51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 $11.38 $11.27 $23,430 2.0 %
  51-9071 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 190 $10.86 $11.26 $23,430 2.5 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 60 $8.97 $9.48 $19,720 2.8 %
  51-9194 Etchers and Engravers (6) $10.70 $11.12 $23,130 2.9 %
 
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 3,390 $10.57 $11.34 $23,590 1.8 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 60 $16.38 $17.97 $37,390 7.8 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 60 $18.14 $18.48 $38,430 3.2 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 40 $9.96 $10.08 $20,960 2.3 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 280 $15.65 $14.95 $31,100 7.7 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 790 $12.52 $12.75 $26,510 2.3 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 380 $9.76 $10.78 $22,430 5.7 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 60 $9.33 $10.31 $21,450 7.8 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 70 $8.20 $8.29 $17,250 2.3 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 130 $14.05 $14.12 $29,380 1.7 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 120 $11.68 $11.89 $24,730 3.1 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 170 $7.54 $7.51 $15,630 4.8 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 800 $8.52 $8.84 $18,400 2.6 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 130 $7.08 $7.45 $15,500 3.5 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 60 $10.61 $10.97 $22,810 6.4 %

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.

(7) Due to a processing error, the May 2003 estimates do not reflect about 10,000 Federal government and U.S. Postal Service employees in South Dakota. This error affects the occupational employment and earnings estimates both for South Dakota and for the U.S. as a whole, though the impact on the latter is likely to be negligible. These employees will be included in the estimates for November 2003. BLS regrets any inconvenience this error might have caused data users. For further information, call the Division of Occupational Employment Statistics at 202-691-6569.



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May 2003 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

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Last Modified Date: September 10, 2004