May 2005 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

New Bedford, MA


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 New Bedford, MA, a metropolitan statistical area in Massachusetts. 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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Major Occupational Groups in New Bedford, MA (Note--clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group):

All Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 64,390 $13.39 $16.95 $35,260 1.8 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 3,000 $32.71 $37.54 $78,070 2.1 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 400 $52.27 $57.36 $119,300 3.4 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 150 $40.00 $46.06 $95,810 8.4 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers (7) $38.85 $40.59 $84,420 9.4 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 90 $31.70 $31.29 $65,080 2.6 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 60 $39.40 $42.63 $88,670 7.2 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 230 $36.04 $36.97 $76,890 6.0 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 100 $32.86 $36.19 $75,280 4.9 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 50 $38.03 $44.20 $91,930 10.6 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 30 $27.65 $34.00 $70,720 12.5 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 50 $35.55 $38.27 $79,600 6.1 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 30 $19.25 $20.13 $41,860 7.7 %
11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 30 $36.78 $37.67 $78,340 13.6 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 60 $46.00 $49.31 $102,560 5.3 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 250 $19.84 $20.97 $43,620 4.1 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 70 $29.06 $28.49 $59,260 2.7 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 60 $25.49 $23.59 $49,060 12.3 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 160 $24.13 $24.03 $49,970 6.0 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 100 $36.68 $33.94 $70,580 6.9 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 1,280 $25.23 $28.03 $58,300 3.6 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 50 $24.25 $27.90 $58,040 12.2 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 110 $20.94 $21.48 $44,680 3.8 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 30 $30.86 $28.63 $59,560 4.2 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 90 $26.20 $27.26 $56,690 5.8 %
13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists (7) $13.85 $18.78 $39,060 6.3 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 40 $19.09 $18.81 $39,130 13.3 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 50 $23.97 $23.42 $48,710 3.2 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 40 $27.41 $28.87 $60,050 7.5 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 30 $27.55 $29.03 $60,380 7.3 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 50 $26.84 $32.33 $67,250 9.1 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 110 $27.39 $27.00 $56,170 4.0 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 290 $25.32 $26.38 $54,860 2.5 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 50 $29.52 $33.41 $69,490 6.9 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 40 $28.67 $29.90 $62,180 10.2 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 70 $24.20 $28.21 $58,670 5.2 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 300 $28.08 $28.07 $58,390 3.9 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 50 $34.02 $31.84 $66,220 8.8 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 30 $37.72 $38.25 $79,550 5.1 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 70 $17.29 $19.89 $41,380 5.9 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 30 $27.29 $29.37 $61,080 7.3 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 50 $29.47 $32.10 $66,760 7.2 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 30 $27.24 $28.06 $58,370 10.1 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 680 $28.21 $29.03 $60,390 2.2 %
17-1022 Surveyors (7) $21.47 $21.81 $45,360 4.5 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 50 $30.67 $31.71 $65,950 3.5 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 50 $31.16 $31.97 $66,490 4.6 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 80 $28.29 $27.46 $57,120 6.0 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 90 $30.51 $30.66 $63,780 2.4 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other (7) $40.95 $39.03 $81,180 4.3 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 30 $33.44 $31.13 $64,740 8.4 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 40 $18.27 $18.37 $38,200 4.1 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 300 $23.69 $25.60 $53,250 3.6 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 110 $23.96 $25.84 $53,740 4.5 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 50 $17.61 $18.69 $38,880 5.0 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 1,820 $14.24 $17.12 $35,610 6.0 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 80 $18.30 $18.96 $39,440 2.6 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 190 $24.48 $22.85 $47,530 7.0 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 180 $14.03 $16.10 $33,490 10.3 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 90 $14.10 $16.39 $34,100 8.6 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 250 $24.41 $24.29 $50,530 5.0 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 120 $15.42 $16.43 $34,160 3.3 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 200 $12.18 $15.85 $32,970 4.8 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 580 $11.38 $11.91 $24,770 5.5 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 30 $18.60 $18.13 $37,710 5.7 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations (7) $24.61 $39.48 $82,110 15.8 %
23-1011 Lawyers 130 $54.43 $59.07 $122,870 24.3 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants (7) $19.32 $19.14 $39,800 3.4 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 4,680 $19.89 $21.42 $44,560 5.9 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 520 $11.50 $12.26 $25,500 2.3 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 130 (4) (4) $46,900 2.8 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 50 (4) (4) $43,230 3.9 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 80 (4) (4) $49,800 3.6 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 150 $10.25 $10.91 $22,690 7.5 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 40 (4) (4) $29,370 8.7 %
25-4021 Librarians 90 $25.24 $25.56 $53,170 4.9 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 50 $13.78 $14.31 $29,750 4.2 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 30 $28.29 $25.84 $53,750 12.1 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,010 (4) (4) $24,350 4.1 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 490 $18.28 $20.37 $42,370 4.5 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 60 $11.89 $13.38 $27,830 8.0 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 80 $17.09 $20.81 $43,290 12.2 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 30 $12.23 $12.35 $25,700 6.3 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 40 $19.27 $20.49 $42,620 3.8 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 3,680 $22.38 $26.06 $54,210 3.8 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 40 $56.75 $58.69 $122,070 11.7 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 120 $16.41 $16.54 $34,410 3.9 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 100 $41.12 $40.74 $84,730 2.4 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,260 $23.89 $25.08 $52,170 2.3 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 70 $28.45 $28.45 $59,180 1.7 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 90 $30.82 $29.54 $61,440 3.1 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 30 $10.74 $12.20 $25,380 5.3 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 30 $32.15 $32.12 $66,810 2.9 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 40 $32.92 $39.58 $82,330 17.2 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 60 (7) (7) (7) (7)
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 90 $28.03 $29.03 $60,380 11.2 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 190 $12.96 $13.50 $28,080 2.7 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 170 $10.40 $11.35 $23,610 5.5 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 80 $11.62 $12.52 $26,050 7.4 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 490 $21.00 $21.24 $44,180 1.3 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 210 $9.50 $10.67 $22,180 9.4 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 2,950 $11.59 $12.35 $25,680 2.2 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 690 $10.35 $10.60 $22,040 3.3 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,290 $11.69 $11.88 $24,710 2.0 %
31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 110 $12.14 $12.15 $25,270 6.8 %
31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 30 $17.78 $17.09 $35,560 4.3 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 70 $20.34 $20.06 $41,720 2.1 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 240 $14.22 $14.48 $30,110 9.8 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 250 $12.21 $12.93 $26,890 8.2 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 60 $16.13 $16.68 $34,690 3.8 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 30 $9.43 $10.31 $21,450 10.8 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 80 $12.34 $13.49 $28,050 12.0 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 1,450 $19.36 $19.11 $39,740 4.0 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 40 $35.15 $34.17 $71,080 4.0 %
33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 40 $27.40 $28.55 $59,390 2.9 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 410 $19.36 $19.08 $39,680 4.3 %
33-9032 Security Guards 200 $10.60 $11.57 $24,070 4.2 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 6,370 $8.92 $9.92 $20,630 1.5 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 70 $17.06 $19.23 $39,990 4.6 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 320 $13.65 $14.68 $30,540 3.0 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 260 $7.99 $8.25 $17,170 2.3 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 210 $11.94 $12.14 $25,240 2.6 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 290 $11.91 $12.52 $26,050 7.3 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 190 $9.15 $9.29 $19,330 4.0 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 550 $9.61 $10.16 $21,130 2.5 %
35-3011 Bartenders 720 $8.21 $8.97 $18,650 3.3 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,090 $8.14 $8.49 $17,660 2.4 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 740 $8.05 $8.22 $17,090 2.0 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,130 $10.55 $10.99 $22,860 2.5 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 290 $8.45 $9.07 $18,860 5.4 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 270 $8.14 $8.46 $17,610 1.9 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 150 $9.22 $9.45 $19,660 2.8 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 1,900 $11.80 $12.84 $26,700 3.8 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 60 $13.63 $14.78 $30,740 5.6 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 40 $23.03 $24.57 $51,100 4.6 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 930 $11.34 $12.18 $25,330 3.9 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 350 $10.15 $10.34 $21,510 3.5 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 450 $13.26 $14.68 $30,540 9.2 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 1,250 $10.25 $11.59 $24,110 4.5 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 80 $16.18 $17.33 $36,060 7.3 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 30 $8.55 $9.19 $19,110 7.0 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 70 $8.91 $9.46 $19,690 7.2 %
39-4021 Funeral Attendants 40 $11.01 $12.78 $26,580 15.0 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 190 $9.56 $11.51 $23,940 14.8 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 300 $9.40 $9.93 $20,650 6.8 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 40 $9.81 $9.88 $20,550 7.3 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors (7) $10.47 $14.40 $29,960 18.1 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 150 $10.28 $11.80 $24,550 4.5 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 7,550 $10.02 $13.72 $28,540 3.6 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 580 $16.43 $16.82 $34,980 3.6 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 70 $24.26 $25.75 $53,570 5.4 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,050 $8.18 $8.68 $18,060 1.5 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 180 $9.78 $12.11 $25,190 8.1 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 130 $11.97 $13.21 $27,480 10.0 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,900 $9.13 $10.56 $21,960 2.4 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 30 (7) (7) (7) (7)
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 90 $23.95 $26.98 $56,120 11.8 %
41-3041 Travel Agents 30 $12.52 $13.58 $28,240 5.1 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 110 $18.78 $21.08 $43,850 10.6 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (7) $23.79 $30.26 $62,930 4.3 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 580 $24.84 $26.29 $54,680 3.2 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 70 $9.87 $10.29 $21,400 5.0 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 60 $15.69 $19.72 $41,010 9.5 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 9,840 $13.16 $14.14 $29,410 1.2 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 610 $21.06 $21.30 $44,300 2.0 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 80 $10.77 $11.03 $22,950 2.1 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 160 $14.30 $14.95 $31,090 4.0 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 240 $13.90 $13.89 $28,900 1.8 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,030 $14.14 $14.39 $29,940 1.6 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 100 $16.32 $19.56 $40,680 6.6 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 60 $13.55 $13.51 $28,100 3.3 %
43-3071 Tellers 360 $11.81 $11.85 $24,650 2.2 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 30 $11.08 $15.13 $31,460 12.3 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 50 $13.77 $14.72 $30,610 6.4 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 780 $12.14 $13.33 $27,730 2.8 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs (7) $16.86 $17.44 $36,280 9.0 %
43-4071 File Clerks 90 $9.42 $9.94 $20,670 3.3 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 90 $13.19 $13.48 $28,050 6.8 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 40 $16.06 $17.81 $37,050 8.7 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 240 $11.80 $12.69 $26,400 5.5 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 50 $15.42 $15.24 $31,690 2.3 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 560 $10.95 $11.39 $23,700 1.8 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 40 $11.75 $15.18 $31,580 7.2 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 60 $13.17 $13.07 $27,190 4.8 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 70 $10.80 $14.38 $29,910 8.5 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 60 $23.53 $22.55 $46,890 2.0 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 210 $22.52 $21.74 $45,230 2.0 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 40 $18.80 $18.22 $37,900 2.3 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 130 $15.42 $15.77 $32,790 2.1 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 650 $12.38 $13.08 $27,200 4.1 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 810 $9.69 $10.73 $22,330 2.3 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 30 $13.55 $13.67 $28,430 5.6 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 470 $17.76 $18.35 $38,170 1.9 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 110 $14.46 $14.56 $30,280 2.0 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 260 $14.82 $14.82 $30,820 3.9 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 560 $13.32 $13.50 $28,080 2.3 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 70 $11.86 $11.80 $24,540 2.7 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists (7) $15.23 $15.44 $32,110 3.8 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 150 $15.69 $15.59 $32,430 10.0 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,190 $11.38 $12.33 $25,640 2.2 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 3,270 $19.20 $20.79 $43,250 3.4 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 190 $25.11 $26.02 $54,130 3.6 %
47-2031 Carpenters 710 $18.95 $19.57 $40,700 4.6 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers (7) $16.21 $16.50 $34,320 3.6 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 400 $14.17 $15.59 $32,420 8.2 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 260 $21.91 $21.57 $44,870 5.4 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 40 $17.79 $17.48 $36,350 3.1 %
47-2082 Tapers 70 $23.02 $22.43 $46,650 4.9 %
47-2111 Electricians 220 $21.94 $20.28 $42,170 12.2 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 170 $17.27 $18.51 $38,500 5.3 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 160 $19.93 $21.33 $44,370 10.2 %
47-2181 Roofers 50 $12.71 $14.07 $29,270 17.6 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 50 $11.77 $12.44 $25,880 11.4 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 80 $12.82 $13.45 $27,970 12.4 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 50 $19.30 $19.05 $39,620 3.7 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 30 $16.39 $16.60 $34,530 3.9 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 2,000 $17.10 $18.05 $37,540 2.0 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 210 $24.43 $24.15 $50,230 3.3 %
49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (7) $12.29 $13.04 $27,130 12.4 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 50 $15.55 $18.47 $38,420 20.2 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 320 $15.91 $17.19 $35,760 4.6 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 60 $19.19 $19.66 $40,890 3.4 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 30 $17.46 $17.68 $36,780 4.1 %
49-3051 Motorboat Mechanics (7) $19.66 $20.23 $42,070 4.6 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (7) $15.75 $16.48 $34,270 3.5 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 120 $18.10 $17.40 $36,190 4.6 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 440 $18.19 $18.43 $38,330 2.5 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 40 $15.67 $15.09 $31,380 4.9 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 60 $10.90 $11.56 $24,040 4.6 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 7,050 $11.56 $13.05 $27,150 2.5 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 370 $21.99 $23.91 $49,740 3.4 %
51-2023 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers 40 $11.09 $11.47 $23,860 4.5 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (7) $14.63 $14.09 $29,320 3.4 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 350 $9.80 $10.53 $21,900 5.4 %
51-3011 Bakers 70 $12.07 $12.36 $25,720 5.2 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 50 $21.41 $18.02 $37,480 21.1 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 530 $8.72 $10.63 $22,120 12.0 %
51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 50 $15.32 $15.35 $31,930 5.9 %
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 130 $12.06 $12.48 $25,960 5.5 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 420 $11.53 $11.62 $24,170 7.2 %
51-4041 Machinists 140 $18.78 $19.23 $39,990 3.4 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $9.99 $10.19 $21,200 2.4 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 130 $17.66 $17.62 $36,660 2.8 %
51-5021 Job Printers 30 $12.75 $14.97 $31,130 13.0 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 80 $15.45 $15.98 $33,240 10.2 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 330 $8.08 $8.29 $17,240 2.8 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 680 $10.03 $10.03 $20,870 8.4 %
51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $10.14 $10.16 $21,140 4.7 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 60 $18.43 $18.13 $37,700 6.9 %
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood (7) $12.96 $13.01 $27,060 5.2 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 60 $21.33 $20.58 $42,810 6.5 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 50 $13.28 $14.17 $29,480 5.6 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $10.84 $12.23 $25,450 6.5 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $12.11 $12.06 $25,090 5.2 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 310 $13.63 $13.45 $27,980 3.7 %
51-9083 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 30 $10.93 $11.55 $24,020 12.7 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 180 $9.87 $10.69 $22,240 5.9 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $10.81 $12.49 $25,990 15.5 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 40 $15.35 $15.83 $32,920 6.5 %
51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 40 $9.51 $9.48 $19,720 3.5 %
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $14.10 $14.30 $29,750 5.3 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 180 $9.97 $10.60 $22,040 4.3 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 3,750 $11.69 $13.29 $27,640 2.6 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 60 $19.20 $20.42 $42,480 3.8 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 60 $26.33 $26.25 $54,600 6.9 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 70 $12.29 $12.15 $25,270 2.4 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 190 $10.11 $12.87 $26,780 11.6 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 600 $16.05 $16.77 $34,890 3.0 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 510 $12.27 $13.93 $28,980 8.2 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 110 $9.77 $9.90 $20,590 3.2 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants (7) $8.59 $9.12 $18,970 5.9 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 170 $12.32 $13.45 $27,980 4.4 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 130 $10.10 $10.79 $22,440 5.8 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 670 $10.90 $11.84 $24,620 3.2 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 70 $12.59 $13.20 $27,460 5.9 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 600 $8.74 $9.13 $18,990 2.4 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (7) $19.29 $19.48 $40,520 5.2 %

About May 2005 National, State, and Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.

(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.

(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.

(4) Wages for some occupations that do not generally work year-round, full time, are reported either as hourly wages or annual salaries depending on how they are typically paid.

(7) Estimates not released.

(9) Wage data for this occupation were removed because of reporting errors.



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Last Modified Date: September 30, 2008