May 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Anchorage, AK 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 Anchorage, AK MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Alaska. 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 Anchorage, AK 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 139,490 $16.87 $20.51 $42,670 2.3 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 10,510 $31.55 $35.72 $74,300 1.3 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 660 $57.12 $58.63 $121,940 3.4 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 3,360 $30.43 $35.77 $74,400 2.3 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 90 $25.62 $28.24 $58,730 7.1 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 260 $30.14 $33.46 $69,600 3.9 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 520 $30.84 $36.87 $76,680 5.1 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 100 $24.26 $25.50 $53,040 5.1 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 620 $25.22 $27.04 $56,240 3.5 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 270 $37.13 $36.82 $76,590 4.4 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 650 $33.29 $36.46 $75,830 3.0 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 50 $31.52 $33.06 $68,760 5.0 %
  11-3042 Training and Development Managers 40 $32.92 $34.48 $71,720 5.9 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 100 $36.15 $35.71 $74,270 3.7 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 30 $28.08 $38.24 $79,540 18.5 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 150 $27.50 $29.52 $61,400 3.2 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 190 $31.31 $32.17 $66,910 7.9 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 360 $37.47 $40.12 $83,440 5.2 %
  11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 50 $27.92 $27.94 $58,110 2.7 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 330 $48.14 $48.53 $100,940 2.5 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 240 $16.33 $17.60 $36,600 3.1 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 80 $17.24 $17.15 $35,680 7.8 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 290 $38.29 $43.55 $90,580 3.5 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 150 $42.51 $42.73 $88,880 4.8 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 350 $21.79 $24.30 $50,530 9.5 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 250 $21.25 $24.07 $50,070 5.7 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 1,040 $31.74 $33.72 $70,130 4.5 %
 
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 5,240 $26.44 $28.34 $58,950 2.5 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 90 $20.19 $21.57 $44,880 5.5 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 270 $25.06 $25.79 $53,640 4.1 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 180 $26.90 $29.95 $62,290 6.3 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 490 $23.12 $25.43 $52,890 4.8 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 180 $26.99 $28.54 $59,360 6.3 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 50 $21.24 $23.10 $48,050 3.3 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 100 $19.28 $21.22 $44,150 3.4 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 50 $21.43 $22.61 $47,040 1.5 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 170 $20.07 $22.26 $46,300 4.4 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 240 $26.56 $27.20 $56,580 4.9 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 340 $30.66 $32.94 $68,510 7.3 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,150 $30.14 $31.00 $64,490 3.3 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 700 $25.65 $27.33 $56,850 2.2 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 120 $27.87 $27.89 $58,010 1.8 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 130 $32.00 $37.59 $78,190 12.3 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 140 $25.39 $30.83 $64,120 8.6 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 60 $21.98 $33.18 $69,010 17.8 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 270 $31.22 $33.93 $70,580 3.7 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 80 $30.81 $30.50 $63,430 2.0 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers (7) $13.91 $14.95 $31,100 5.9 %
  13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 150 $22.30 $24.61 $51,200 3.5 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 2,090 $28.10 $28.42 $59,120 2.5 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 340 $29.54 $29.55 $61,470 1.6 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 110 $30.61 $30.81 $64,090 3.5 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 50 $34.37 $33.88 $70,470 4.0 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 560 $21.75 $21.57 $44,860 2.4 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 450 $35.64 $35.22 $73,250 2.1 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 60 $31.69 $31.14 $64,760 2.8 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 190 $27.39 $28.39 $59,050 2.7 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 110 $28.96 $27.62 $57,450 2.9 %
  15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other (7) $29.18 $28.49 $59,250 3.0 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 70 $22.24 $23.71 $49,310 3.4 %
 
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 4,090 $31.09 $31.93 $66,420 2.6 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 200 $36.44 $36.22 $75,340 2.2 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects (7) $30.47 $30.29 $63,000 1.7 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 80 $24.36 $25.23 $52,470 4.0 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 190 $29.06 $28.87 $60,040 5.8 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 840 $33.72 $34.16 $71,050 3.1 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 170 $39.30 $38.14 $79,330 5.0 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 80 $34.18 $33.86 $70,420 1.6 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers (7) $37.69 $34.79 $72,370 5.2 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 50 $40.44 $54.63 $113,640 14.8 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 50 $38.96 $38.43 $79,930 3.6 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers (7) $32.44 $32.53 $67,670 2.1 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 270 $36.22 $35.40 $73,640 4.6 %
  17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 60 $44.77 $43.92 $91,350 9.4 %
  17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 160 $50.25 $53.43 $111,140 13.4 %
  17-2199 Engineers, All Other 410 $31.03 $30.54 $63,520 4.1 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 210 $20.74 $20.72 $43,090 3.7 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters (7) $24.25 $25.31 $52,650 6.8 %
  17-3019 Drafters, All Other (7) $18.47 $18.63 $38,750 2.4 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 190 $25.86 $26.21 $54,510 5.2 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 200 $28.32 $28.09 $58,440 2.1 %
  17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 200 $24.43 $24.55 $51,050 2.8 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 140 $19.22 $19.18 $39,900 2.3 %
 
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 2,750 $26.21 $28.20 $58,650 3.6 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 320 $24.54 $25.90 $53,870 5.4 %
  19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 150 $32.13 $31.59 $65,710 2.0 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 40 $35.69 $34.95 $72,700 2.8 %
  19-2031 Chemists 40 $30.64 $30.28 $62,970 5.4 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 300 $28.92 $29.23 $60,800 4.0 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 300 $39.55 $43.30 $90,070 6.4 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 40 $34.68 $34.62 $72,010 4.0 %
  19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other 50 $35.63 $32.77 $68,150 2.5 %
  19-3011 Economists 40 $33.26 $32.96 $68,550 8.0 %
  19-3022 Survey Researchers 50 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 100 $28.15 $30.13 $62,670 3.0 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 70 $29.24 $29.12 $60,570 1.5 %
  19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists 50 $27.85 $27.93 $58,090 1.7 %
  19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 90 $32.20 $37.12 $77,210 8.8 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 140 $15.37 $16.33 $33,980 3.4 %
  19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 410 $22.35 $22.84 $47,510 9.2 %
  19-4061 Social Science Research Assistants (7) $11.97 $14.30 $29,740 6.8 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (7) $20.13 $19.89 $41,360 3.4 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 40 $15.04 $16.10 $33,480 2.4 %
  19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 180 $22.52 $22.75 $47,330 1.4 %
 
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 2,560 $16.71 $17.58 $36,560 3.4 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 140 $18.26 $18.27 $37,990 3.3 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 110 $22.73 $23.03 $47,900 3.3 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 300 $17.56 $18.91 $39,330 3.9 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 180 $16.34 $17.80 $37,020 5.1 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 430 $14.13 $14.31 $29,760 4.8 %
  21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 150 $17.43 $18.88 $39,280 4.8 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 80 $16.80 $18.90 $39,300 5.0 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 230 $20.69 $21.09 $43,870 2.4 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 250 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 110 $14.21 $15.19 $31,590 9.8 %
  21-2011 Clergy 60 $16.60 $18.19 $37,830 5.8 %
 
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 1,640 $27.56 $33.17 $68,990 7.8 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 660 $41.67 $48.89 $101,680 6.7 %
  23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 50 $29.58 $31.24 $64,980 1.6 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 460 $18.97 $20.05 $41,700 6.1 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 110 $20.54 $22.50 $46,800 11.4 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (7) $19.85 $19.94 $41,470 4.8 %
  23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 160 $22.87 $23.51 $48,900 3.9 %
 
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 (7) (7) (7) (7) (7)
  25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $46,470 5.8 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 170 $17.36 $20.27 $42,160 4.1 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 180 $11.69 $12.12 $25,200 3.4 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 50 $16.20 $16.22 $33,740 7.6 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 190 $16.43 $16.84 $35,040 4.6 %
  25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 270 (4) (4) $42,410 3.4 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 320 $19.89 $21.17 $44,030 2.8 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 1,480 $17.04 $19.17 $39,880 4.7 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators (7) $11.54 $12.67 $26,360 10.1 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 70 $10.23 $10.67 $22,190 3.9 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 130 $18.41 $18.64 $38,770 3.7 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 40 $21.21 $21.61 $44,950 4.4 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 50 $13.49 $13.57 $28,230 7.9 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 40 $17.65 $21.14 $43,970 17.5 %
  27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 110 $15.69 $16.05 $33,390 2.0 %
  27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 80 $16.91 $19.45 $40,450 4.2 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 120 $21.95 $24.06 $50,050 2.8 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 50 $24.84 $23.64 $49,170 4.9 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 60 $20.59 $21.44 $44,590 9.0 %
  27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 90 $16.38 $17.64 $36,690 1.6 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 50 $14.27 $14.13 $29,400 2.1 %
  27-4021 Photographers 30 $15.15 $16.87 $35,100 5.7 %
  27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 60 $22.53 $25.97 $54,010 2.0 %
 
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 6,280 $27.87 $30.78 $64,020 2.8 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors 50 (5) $87.16 $181,300 13.4 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 50 $24.65 $24.44 $50,830 1.9 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 180 $43.56 $42.33 $88,050 1.3 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 170 $34.41 $43.23 $89,930 4.3 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General (7) (5) $82.11 $170,790 16.8 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 130 $69.49 $75.78 $157,630 8.5 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 70 $40.13 $45.35 $94,330 19.9 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,600 $29.03 $28.68 $59,660 2.4 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 100 $28.07 $28.44 $59,160 2.0 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 280 $32.36 $36.24 $75,390 16.0 %
  29-1129 Therapists, All Other 110 $22.98 $23.57 $49,020 3.9 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 70 $35.66 $34.95 $72,700 3.7 %
  29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other 30 $35.26 $37.41 $77,800 7.7 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 80 $27.67 $27.10 $56,380 2.3 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 80 $18.01 $19.31 $40,170 3.3 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists (7) $32.06 $31.16 $64,820 3.8 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 60 $33.54 $33.23 $69,110 1.7 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 140 $25.60 $26.00 $54,070 1.8 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 150 $14.27 $16.16 $33,620 8.5 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 220 $16.04 $16.00 $33,280 1.5 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 30 $16.56 $17.09 $35,540 6.3 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 260 $19.25 $19.34 $40,230 1.6 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 140 $15.59 $16.27 $33,840 4.0 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (7) $17.15 $16.71 $34,750 4.8 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 70 $30.52 $29.75 $61,890 5.0 %
  29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 120 $20.88 $20.93 $43,530 4.4 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 3,010 $13.12 $13.60 $28,290 2.7 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 790 $11.77 $11.51 $23,940 4.4 %
  31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 140 $15.96 $16.16 $33,610 2.1 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 60 $14.79 $15.34 $31,910 3.1 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists 40 $18.71 $19.45 $40,460 9.9 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 390 $13.78 $13.03 $27,100 12.0 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 240 $14.72 $14.66 $30,480 3.5 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 80 $19.59 $19.28 $40,100 2.1 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (7) $9.66 $10.09 $20,990 2.8 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 220 $15.75 $16.98 $35,310 2.9 %
 
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 4,370 $12.45 $16.27 $33,840 8.2 %
  33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 50 $26.83 $32.70 $68,010 7.3 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 840 $13.10 $15.26 $31,730 2.0 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 110 $30.11 $31.08 $64,640 2.1 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 910 $11.88 $12.41 $25,820 3.1 %
  33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 170 $8.82 $9.79 $20,370 5.0 %
  33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 490 $12.73 $17.36 $36,110 10.1 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 11,260 $8.45 $9.61 $19,990 1.6 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 310 $12.83 $13.34 $27,740 4.6 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 460 $14.24 $15.25 $31,720 3.9 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 270 $8.30 $8.54 $17,760 4.4 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 150 $13.88 $14.41 $29,970 4.1 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 750 $11.62 $12.21 $25,390 7.6 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 220 $10.05 $10.41 $21,660 2.4 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 1,310 $8.98 $9.54 $19,840 3.6 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 680 $10.42 $10.93 $22,730 2.7 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,250 $8.03 $8.54 $17,770 2.1 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (7) $8.07 $8.32 $17,300 2.2 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,090 $7.38 $8.16 $16,970 4.0 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 130 $8.64 $10.62 $22,080 8.5 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 380 $8.33 $9.17 $19,080 6.0 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 700 $8.86 $9.30 $19,340 2.3 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 390 $8.26 $8.75 $18,200 2.0 %
  35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other (7) $8.42 $9.89 $20,560 6.6 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 4,010 $10.77 $11.55 $24,020 2.3 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 140 $14.98 $15.87 $33,010 4.4 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 40 $16.29 $17.99 $37,420 5.1 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,220 $10.99 $11.42 $23,750 3.4 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,040 $10.07 $10.14 $21,090 1.8 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 450 $11.74 $12.06 $25,090 4.0 %
  37-3013 Tree Trimmers and Pruners (7) $22.15 $22.22 $46,220 6.1 %
  37-3019 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other 30 $12.95 $15.11 $31,440 3.4 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 3,680 $10.61 $12.39 $25,780 4.2 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 120 $16.74 $18.68 $38,850 4.9 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 50 $9.49 $10.16 $21,120 6.4 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 90 $7.82 $8.02 $16,680 2.4 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 230 $9.34 $10.03 $20,860 3.6 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 210 $11.56 $12.88 $26,800 6.3 %
  39-5094 Skin Care Specialists (7) $14.79 $14.49 $30,140 5.8 %
  39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops 90 $8.55 $8.85 $18,410 2.5 %
  39-6012 Concierges 50 $10.67 $11.87 $24,680 4.9 %
  39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts 50 $11.36 $10.70 $22,250 5.3 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 610 $9.10 $9.55 $19,860 2.9 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 1,220 $10.61 $11.14 $23,160 5.7 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 350 $18.08 $15.98 $33,240 4.0 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 110 $10.52 $11.24 $23,390 4.8 %
 
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 13,220 $12.07 $15.58 $32,420 2.3 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,100 $16.18 $18.23 $37,910 2.3 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 200 $26.02 $31.36 $65,230 8.8 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 2,960 $9.85 $10.41 $21,640 1.8 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 840 $9.96 $11.63 $24,190 3.9 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 260 $13.55 $14.51 $30,190 2.8 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 4,570 $11.15 $13.86 $28,820 3.1 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 130 $18.00 $25.09 $52,180 9.5 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 290 $19.02 $24.92 $51,820 23.4 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (7) $29.17 $36.93 $76,820 8.1 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 220 $13.39 $13.67 $28,430 2.0 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 350 $20.15 $21.17 $44,030 6.4 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 210 $24.59 $26.04 $54,170 5.0 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,190 $21.15 $22.72 $47,260 4.0 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 200 $9.80 $10.24 $21,300 5.5 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 100 $28.73 $28.31 $58,890 4.0 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 70 $8.02 $8.19 $17,030 3.1 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 240 $12.68 $14.02 $29,170 5.6 %
 
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 26,820 $15.20 $16.07 $33,430 1.5 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,640 $21.08 $22.97 $47,780 2.8 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 140 $12.30 $12.60 $26,200 2.5 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 250 $16.12 $16.50 $34,310 2.5 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 720 $15.34 $15.40 $32,040 1.5 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,270 $16.96 $17.27 $35,910 1.5 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 300 $17.03 $18.23 $37,920 3.1 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 120 $18.84 $19.10 $39,720 1.7 %
  43-3071 Tellers 580 $13.51 $13.64 $28,370 1.9 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,240 $15.55 $16.18 $33,650 2.4 %
  43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 220 $19.61 $19.68 $40,930 2.7 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 270 $10.70 $11.58 $24,080 4.7 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 390 $9.52 $9.82 $20,420 3.2 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 190 $14.37 $14.08 $29,280 2.2 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 80 $14.49 $14.39 $29,940 2.1 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 290 $15.98 $16.71 $34,750 4.1 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 40 $15.58 $15.61 $32,470 4.7 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 290 $13.71 $15.54 $32,320 4.7 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 180 $17.14 $17.83 $37,080 1.9 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,620 $12.22 $12.20 $25,380 3.2 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 470 $13.63 $15.83 $32,930 2.5 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 810 $18.28 $20.55 $42,740 5.8 %
  43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 310 $15.19 $16.13 $33,540 7.6 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 160 $12.47 $13.03 $27,100 4.5 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 330 $17.14 $17.95 $37,340 4.2 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 130 $19.49 $19.52 $40,600 (7)
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 310 $22.21 $22.00 $45,760 (7)
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 280 $19.28 $19.00 $39,530 (7)
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 280 $18.58 $20.23 $42,070 2.6 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 820 $15.16 $15.81 $32,890 3.3 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,840 $11.29 $12.57 $26,140 2.2 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (7) $11.89 $12.68 $26,380 3.2 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,770 $16.90 $18.45 $38,370 3.8 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 250 $23.48 $22.58 $46,960 5.2 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 340 $13.38 $14.33 $29,800 7.7 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,780 $14.05 $14.11 $29,350 4.4 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 110 $18.37 $18.76 $39,020 2.5 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 220 $13.56 $14.40 $29,940 3.4 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 80 $16.00 $15.81 $32,890 4.1 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 120 $16.33 $16.09 $33,460 3.8 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 90 $13.38 $13.26 $27,580 3.3 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 3,980 $13.84 $14.38 $29,920 1.8 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 150 $12.01 $12.62 $26,240 3.4 %
  43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 830 $15.71 $16.58 $34,480 2.8 %
 
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 7,810 $22.70 $23.40 $48,680 2.3 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 700 $29.68 $31.48 $65,480 6.7 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 40 $27.54 $27.53 $57,260 4.7 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 1,560 $22.20 $23.13 $48,110 3.5 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 170 $24.69 $24.45 $50,860 10.9 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,160 $16.37 $17.72 $36,850 4.8 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 580 $25.53 $25.87 $53,810 2.2 %
  47-2111 Electricians 950 $26.67 $25.16 $52,330 4.8 %
  47-2121 Glaziers (7) $23.40 $22.14 $46,040 7.0 %
  47-2131 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 60 $23.28 $21.27 $44,250 7.5 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 210 $22.23 $20.96 $43,590 3.6 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 700 $28.72 $27.94 $58,110 5.1 %
  47-2181 Roofers 110 $17.12 $17.75 $36,920 8.5 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 40 $18.52 $17.91 $37,260 6.4 %
  47-3014 Helpers—Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons (7) $13.92 $14.13 $29,390 2.1 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 50 $12.97 $13.35 $27,780 7.9 %
  47-3019 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other 50 $11.09 $12.90 $26,830 3.1 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 100 $25.81 $25.39 $52,800 4.3 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 90 $23.36 $21.49 $44,700 9.3 %
  47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other 90 $24.82 $23.85 $49,610 5.8 %
  47-5081 Helpers—Extraction Workers 90 $23.97 $23.32 $48,510 19.6 %
 
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 7,360 $21.81 $22.05 $45,860 2.3 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 480 $30.29 $30.40 $63,230 2.7 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 320 $27.85 $25.79 $53,650 9.7 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 410 $27.02 $25.15 $52,310 4.1 %
  49-2091 Avionics Technicians 130 $22.58 $23.69 $49,270 4.8 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 150 $26.58 $26.33 $54,770 5.2 %
  49-2095 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 50 $31.52 $30.18 $62,770 3.8 %
  49-2096 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles (7) $13.75 $16.34 $33,990 3.6 %
  49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 40 $15.51 $15.74 $32,740 6.9 %
  49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (7) $18.84 $18.82 $39,150 5.7 %
  49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 920 $21.89 $23.83 $49,560 3.7 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 160 $20.01 $20.38 $42,390 4.0 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 820 $21.80 $20.51 $42,670 2.6 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 260 $23.80 $23.57 $49,020 2.2 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 160 $24.78 $24.19 $50,330 3.1 %
  49-3052 Motorcycle Mechanics 50 $11.74 $14.14 $29,410 10.3 %
  49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 30 $25.07 $24.05 $50,030 3.0 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 280 $10.42 $11.03 $22,930 4.2 %
  49-9011 Mechanical Door Repairers (7) $15.02 $15.91 $33,090 6.8 %
  49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 40 $28.96 $27.59 $57,390 3.2 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 260 $25.19 $24.56 $51,090 8.5 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 70 $26.29 $27.46 $57,110 8.4 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,320 $17.35 $18.71 $38,910 3.3 %
  49-9044 Millwrights (7) $29.29 $27.29 $56,760 3.9 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (7) $31.58 $31.30 $65,090 2.9 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 110 $27.98 $25.98 $54,040 5.0 %
  49-9094 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 80 $14.70 $14.65 $30,470 9.9 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 150 $16.81 $17.32 $36,020 4.4 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 410 $22.76 $22.03 $45,820 3.4 %
 
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 2,920 $14.49 $16.49 $34,290 3.3 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 160 $24.09 $25.78 $53,630 3.9 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers (7) $11.13 $11.92 $24,790 3.8 %
  51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 160 $12.69 $14.93 $31,060 6.5 %
  51-3011 Bakers 230 $14.08 $14.30 $29,740 5.8 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 120 $17.84 $17.18 $35,730 3.6 %
  51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $15.70 $15.34 $31,900 4.6 %
  51-4041 Machinists 60 $22.00 $21.41 $44,520 7.8 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 150 $21.57 $21.90 $45,550 2.7 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 120 $19.28 $20.03 $41,650 2.5 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 280 $9.70 $9.91 $20,600 2.6 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 60 $10.15 $10.91 $22,690 2.1 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 60 $11.72 $12.37 $25,730 4.9 %
  51-6041 Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers (7) $10.63 $11.39 $23,700 9.3 %
  51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (7) $11.65 $11.69 $24,320 3.8 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 170 $24.65 $22.77 $47,370 9.2 %
  51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 30 $21.39 $22.21 $46,200 5.7 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 130 $9.22 $9.81 $20,400 4.8 %
  51-9131 Photographic Process Workers (7) $8.21 $9.11 $18,950 13.0 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators (7) $11.41 $12.14 $25,240 2.4 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 110 $10.13 $10.65 $22,140 7.6 %
 
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 11,250 $15.33 $22.75 $47,330 8.7 %
  53-1011 Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors 100 $14.74 $16.68 $34,690 7.1 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 190 $18.19 $19.65 $40,870 4.9 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 280 $30.31 $33.22 $69,090 8.3 %
  53-2011 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 1,220 (4) (4) $150,500 10.6 %
  53-2012 Commercial Pilots 130 (4) (4) $74,100 13.2 %
  53-2022 Airfield Operations Specialists 70 $17.94 $19.23 $39,990 4.8 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 200 $12.91 $14.43 $30,010 5.6 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 360 $12.47 $12.73 $26,470 1.9 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 770 $11.97 $13.22 $27,500 5.6 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,150 $20.09 $19.91 $41,410 2.9 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 980 $13.22 $14.80 $30,770 4.2 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 110 $10.21 $10.52 $21,890 1.9 %
  53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other (7) $19.52 $18.94 $39,400 5.3 %
  53-5011 Sailors and Marine Oilers 50 $14.98 $15.64 $32,520 6.6 %
  53-5021 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 50 $27.00 $32.48 $67,560 13.7 %
  53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 40 $9.98 $10.42 $21,670 3.6 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 100 $9.08 $9.32 $19,390 5.7 %
  53-6051 Transportation Inspectors 160 $31.25 $31.08 $64,650 2.6 %
  53-6099 Transportation Workers, All Other 240 $10.84 $15.08 $31,370 14.5 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 40 $19.32 $19.32 $40,190 2.9 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 250 $14.31 $14.46 $30,080 3.2 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 560 $10.10 $10.60 $22,040 2.3 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,950 $12.33 $13.06 $27,160 2.0 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 520 $9.68 $11.40 $23,710 4.6 %
  53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 780 $15.89 $18.51 $38,500 10.1 %

About May 2004 National, State, and Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

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

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

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

(4) Hourly wage rates for occupations where workers typically work fewer than 2,080 hours per year are not available.

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

(7) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: June 02, 2005