May 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Brownsville-Harlingen-San Benito, TX MSA


For metropolitan area definitions used by the OES survey, see the MSA definitions page.

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in the Brownsville-Harlingen-San Benito, TX MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Texas. These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

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SOC Major Groups in the Brownsville-Harlingen-San Benito, TX MSA:

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All Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 115,650 $8.79 $12.00 $24,970 2.2 %
 
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 4,290 $25.28 $28.56 $59,400 2.3 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 160 $52.26 $52.32 $108,820 8.4 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,610 $28.31 $32.44 $67,470 2.7 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 40 $37.22 $34.29 $71,320 4.7 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 170 $20.95 $30.19 $62,790 15.0 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 170 $20.52 $22.94 $47,720 4.7 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 50 $31.77 $31.84 $66,230 4.4 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 200 $27.86 $29.27 $60,870 4.8 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 40 $18.05 $23.12 $48,090 8.4 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 80 $30.12 $31.16 $64,820 3.5 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 40 $29.14 $30.33 $63,090 5.9 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 50 $25.90 $29.73 $61,840 5.3 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 80 $18.14 $18.80 $39,100 6.8 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 70 $11.33 $16.56 $34,450 13.6 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 260 (4) (4) $63,250 1.7 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 260 $15.55 $17.20 $35,780 4.3 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 60 $18.93 $24.93 $51,850 13.0 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers (7) $9.56 $12.57 $26,140 22.8 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 230 $26.99 $28.34 $58,950 6.1 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 210 $11.66 $14.80 $30,780 8.1 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 130 $17.09 $17.86 $37,150 5.0 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 150 $29.65 $28.48 $59,230 10.0 %
 
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 2,430 $18.06 $20.01 $41,630 3.4 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (7) $19.47 $19.17 $39,870 8.7 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 110 $15.64 $17.30 $35,980 3.9 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (7) $13.21 $14.37 $29,890 10.7 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 620 $19.74 $20.16 $41,920 3.2 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 80 $17.94 $17.36 $36,100 4.8 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 130 $13.45 $14.89 $30,960 3.5 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 30 $16.18 $17.29 $35,960 4.0 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 130 $12.64 $13.50 $28,080 6.2 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 100 $22.72 $25.50 $53,040 5.2 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 280 $20.43 $22.16 $46,080 4.0 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 460 $19.76 $23.41 $48,690 10.3 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers (7) $19.15 $21.41 $44,540 5.6 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 60 $18.44 $20.49 $42,610 16.6 %
 
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 410 $16.52 $18.37 $38,210 2.8 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 40 $23.87 $25.19 $52,390 8.4 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 190 $14.56 $14.64 $30,440 3.6 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 40 $20.94 $22.75 $47,330 5.4 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 70 $18.02 $18.32 $38,110 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 660 $15.67 $18.69 $38,870 3.8 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 30 $23.62 $20.86 $43,380 5.4 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 40 $29.23 $29.07 $60,460 3.9 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 50 $29.76 $31.30 $65,100 10.4 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 70 $12.58 $12.83 $26,680 4.3 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters (7) $15.78 $17.51 $36,420 6.9 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians (7) $15.54 $15.23 $31,680 5.5 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 70 $11.32 $12.64 $26,290 7.9 %
 
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 230 $18.93 $20.20 $42,020 5.7 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 1,330 $15.39 $16.05 $33,380 5.7 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 440 $22.76 $21.49 $44,690 4.7 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 40 $15.20 $15.52 $32,270 7.8 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 60 $10.70 $11.67 $24,280 12.9 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 130 $14.77 $15.65 $32,550 3.5 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 90 $18.02 $18.32 $38,110 5.1 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 60 (7) (7) (7) (7)
 
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 550 $26.17 $31.13 $64,750 7.8 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 270 $30.76 $38.01 $79,070 13.4 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 40 $41.30 $33.05 $68,740 22.1 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 40 $16.02 $18.27 $38,000 10.8 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 50 $19.32 $18.37 $38,220 9.7 %
 
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 10,400 $17.04 $16.64 $34,610 2.3 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 190 $22.69 $22.71 $47,230 1.8 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 350 $14.15 $13.34 $27,750 6.1 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 370 (4) (4) $41,010 1.3 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 2,180 (4) (4) $40,040 1.4 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,480 (4) (4) $40,750 1.3 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 900 (4) (4) $43,630 1.0 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 120 (4) (4) $43,600 1.5 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 310 (4) (4) $45,620 1.9 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 240 (4) (4) $41,580 2.3 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers (7) $11.12 $13.47 $28,010 10.8 %
  25-4021 Librarians 160 $21.79 $20.54 $42,730 6.6 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 50 $9.45 $9.33 $19,410 3.6 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 120 $20.03 $21.21 $44,110 4.0 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 2,370 (4) (4) $16,640 5.1 %
 
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) $11.76 $12.44 $25,870 3.5 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 40 $6.44 $7.07 $14,710 8.0 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 60 $14.78 $15.06 $31,320 11.6 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 60 $8.20 $9.31 $19,370 10.2 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 60 $12.13 $12.71 $26,440 13.2 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 30 $10.38 $12.51 $26,020 5.5 %
 
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 5,370 $21.33 $25.87 $53,820 4.6 %
  29-1021 Dentists, General 50 (5) $85.12 $177,050 12.3 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 180 $42.48 $41.65 $86,640 3.6 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (7) (5) $71.89 $149,520 14.1 %
  29-1067 Surgeons (7) (5) (5) (5) 14.3 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (7) (5) $92.71 $192,840 10.4 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants (7) $38.75 $37.96 $78,950 3.7 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,930 $24.60 $24.54 $51,050 2.9 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 60 $27.79 $32.54 $67,680 6.8 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 130 $37.14 $40.66 $84,570 10.2 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 110 $19.40 $19.41 $40,360 2.4 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 80 $25.81 $27.20 $56,570 2.2 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 70 $18.23 $17.62 $36,660 3.1 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 110 $11.60 $11.99 $24,930 2.5 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 130 $29.22 $29.84 $62,080 9.5 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 40 $22.79 $28.79 $59,870 13.1 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 210 $19.39 $18.44 $38,360 8.2 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 150 $10.54 $10.91 $22,690 11.4 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 220 $10.58 $10.75 $22,360 2.9 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 120 $14.06 $13.84 $28,790 5.3 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 30 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 910 $15.74 $16.36 $34,030 3.0 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 190 $8.58 $9.94 $20,680 6.3 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 6,320 $6.65 $7.51 $15,610 4.1 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 3,760 $6.20 $6.16 $12,820 3.0 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,340 $7.45 $7.41 $15,410 2.4 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants (7) $22.95 $21.99 $45,730 9.2 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 50 $9.83 $16.06 $33,400 23.6 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 140 $9.72 $11.40 $23,720 13.2 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 660 $10.51 $11.39 $23,690 7.8 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists (7) $10.17 $11.21 $23,320 2.8 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 90 $8.26 $8.87 $18,460 9.9 %
 
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 3,340 $12.38 $14.67 $30,520 11.8 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 170 $30.54 $29.13 $60,590 8.9 %
  33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 40 $14.63 $15.46 $32,160 5.6 %
  33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 370 $12.65 $12.87 $26,780 3.2 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 150 $21.90 $24.52 $51,010 13.8 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 1,010 $20.90 $19.52 $40,600 9.5 %
  33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators (7) $12.66 $13.54 $28,160 7.4 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 1,220 $8.00 $8.81 $18,320 7.1 %
  33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 40 $6.35 $6.66 $13,860 4.0 %
  33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 80 $12.37 $13.06 $27,160 3.4 %
 
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 10,010 $6.33 $6.74 $14,020 1.3 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 70 $10.05 $11.92 $24,790 7.4 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 810 $8.76 $9.50 $19,770 4.4 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 620 $6.39 $6.45 $13,420 2.9 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 350 $6.79 $7.95 $16,540 4.5 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 570 $6.74 $7.24 $15,050 2.6 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 230 $6.49 $6.67 $13,880 2.4 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 560 $6.42 $6.56 $13,640 2.3 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 330 $6.39 $6.73 $14,000 4.2 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,950 $6.19 $6.20 $12,890 1.9 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 460 $6.11 $6.05 $12,570 3.4 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,020 $6.13 $6.27 $13,050 2.8 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 360 $6.24 $6.34 $13,190 3.7 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 390 $6.13 $6.05 $12,590 1.9 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 190 $6.18 $6.25 $13,000 3.2 %
 
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 3,700 $6.93 $7.42 $15,440 1.3 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 110 $11.15 $11.52 $23,960 4.9 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 60 $10.75 $13.73 $28,550 10.3 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,910 $7.10 $7.36 $15,310 1.8 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 940 $6.42 $6.52 $13,560 1.9 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 50 $11.09 $10.86 $22,600 4.6 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 620 $7.10 $7.39 $15,380 2.6 %
 
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 9,020 $6.30 $6.49 $13,490 1.9 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 110 $10.33 $11.20 $23,310 5.7 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 180 $6.35 $6.44 $13,400 2.9 %
  39-3099 Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other 80 $6.77 $7.11 $14,790 3.1 %
  39-4021 Funeral Attendants (7) $7.13 $8.22 $17,090 7.1 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 230 $6.82 $7.40 $15,390 5.1 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 500 $6.35 $6.58 $13,690 3.2 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 7,390 $6.24 $6.18 $12,850 2.0 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors (7) $11.43 $12.50 $25,990 7.2 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 120 $9.19 $9.61 $20,000 6.9 %
 
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 13,110 $7.57 $9.97 $20,730 2.8 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,210 $14.48 $16.70 $34,740 4.0 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 240 $14.28 $18.69 $38,870 6.7 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 3,720 $6.72 $7.18 $14,940 1.8 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 420 $7.85 $10.64 $22,130 10.3 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 220 $9.49 $10.74 $22,340 6.7 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 5,060 $6.80 $8.13 $16,900 3.6 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 160 $14.41 $19.41 $40,370 12.2 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 30 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 190 $16.57 $16.38 $34,070 23.2 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (7) $29.38 $33.65 $70,000 12.4 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 560 $15.99 $18.20 $37,850 5.1 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 90 $8.25 $10.97 $22,830 15.5 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 50 $19.29 $19.14 $39,820 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 19,090 $9.63 $10.49 $21,830 2.0 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,120 $15.63 $16.72 $34,780 3.4 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 140 $7.80 $8.15 $16,950 3.1 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 210 $8.33 $8.94 $18,590 4.4 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 840 $9.79 $10.19 $21,180 5.7 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,290 $10.29 $10.64 $22,130 2.3 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 190 $10.23 $10.90 $22,660 2.9 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 160 $8.33 $9.25 $19,240 5.2 %
  43-3071 Tellers 530 $8.52 $8.69 $18,080 2.6 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 40 $9.63 $9.90 $20,590 13.9 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 90 $6.98 $8.74 $18,180 12.1 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,690 $9.88 $9.87 $20,520 2.9 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 210 $7.68 $8.59 $17,860 9.0 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 220 $6.63 $6.82 $14,180 4.6 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 80 $10.60 $10.71 $22,270 3.3 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 120 $7.37 $7.83 $16,280 2.0 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 60 $13.04 $12.60 $26,200 5.2 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 90 $12.31 $12.78 $26,570 6.8 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 120 $9.77 $11.19 $23,270 7.4 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 140 $11.69 $12.38 $25,750 4.2 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 950 $7.94 $8.22 $17,090 2.2 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 80 $10.69 $12.13 $25,230 8.9 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 160 $9.44 $10.77 $22,410 8.9 %
  43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents (7) $15.11 $16.33 $33,960 12.4 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 70 $7.66 $7.89 $16,400 3.8 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 70 $9.89 $10.02 $20,840 4.2 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 150 $10.69 $11.49 $23,900 3.2 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities (7) $11.28 $11.72 $24,370 3.9 %
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 210 $21.22 $20.63 $42,920 (7)
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 40 $18.64 $16.76 $34,860 (7)
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 160 $9.47 $10.53 $21,900 8.0 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 590 $8.69 $9.16 $19,060 2.4 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,040 $8.09 $8.89 $18,500 3.7 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 80 $11.47 $11.10 $23,100 5.2 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,050 $12.77 $13.36 $27,790 2.0 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 160 $13.23 $13.38 $27,820 6.7 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 210 $9.93 $10.55 $21,950 8.5 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,870 $9.46 $10.04 $20,880 3.0 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators (7) $11.27 $11.65 $24,220 5.1 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 220 $8.44 $8.77 $18,240 2.5 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 100 $12.78 $13.72 $28,530 6.6 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 110 $9.06 $8.86 $18,420 3.4 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 3,550 $8.17 $8.86 $18,440 2.8 %
 
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 440 $6.44 $6.86 $14,260 3.8 %
  45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 290 $6.23 $6.12 $12,740 5.2 %
 
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 4,560 $9.43 $10.02 $20,840 1.6 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 240 $13.81 $15.82 $32,900 7.3 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 420 $9.92 $9.93 $20,660 1.9 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 140 $9.44 $9.97 $20,730 7.8 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,230 $8.14 $8.74 $18,180 6.1 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 80 $9.78 $9.79 $20,360 3.0 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 330 $11.28 $11.19 $23,280 4.4 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 30 $8.33 $8.73 $18,160 5.1 %
  47-2111 Electricians 270 $11.94 $13.00 $27,030 3.5 %
  47-2121 Glaziers 80 $9.74 $9.32 $19,380 6.1 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 220 $9.33 $9.26 $19,250 2.3 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 400 $10.28 $11.07 $23,030 3.5 %
  47-2181 Roofers 60 $10.84 $11.64 $24,200 3.5 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 110 $10.72 $11.25 $23,400 6.6 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 120 $7.35 $7.52 $15,650 6.2 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 260 $8.24 $8.36 $17,400 2.8 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 210 $7.85 $7.74 $16,100 3.3 %
  47-3016 Helpers—Roofers 50 $7.02 $7.32 $15,230 2.6 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 50 $13.20 $13.85 $28,810 2.9 %
 
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 4,400 $9.97 $11.67 $24,270 3.1 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 270 $16.26 $18.29 $38,040 3.3 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 50 $10.02 $11.46 $23,840 12.4 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 80 $13.52 $13.23 $27,510 4.5 %
  49-3022 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers (7) $8.01 $8.08 $16,800 11.5 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 500 $11.95 $12.47 $25,930 3.5 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 190 $9.06 $10.41 $21,650 9.4 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 100 $12.83 $14.08 $29,290 3.2 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 130 $8.06 $8.19 $17,030 6.4 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 210 $11.21 $11.75 $24,430 2.7 %
  49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 50 $10.52 $11.04 $22,960 9.1 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 100 $11.83 $12.20 $25,380 5.6 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,360 $8.25 $9.04 $18,800 2.9 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery (7) $10.36 $13.10 $27,240 7.3 %
  49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 80 $9.18 $9.74 $20,270 6.0 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 220 $6.83 $7.02 $14,610 4.6 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other (7) $7.68 $7.70 $16,020 3.8 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 7,280 $9.08 $10.18 $21,170 2.9 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 490 $17.05 $19.00 $39,520 3.5 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers (7) $11.87 $11.62 $24,160 6.5 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 110 $9.73 $9.67 $20,120 2.6 %
  51-2091 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators 50 $9.75 $9.59 $19,940 3.5 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 420 $8.25 $8.82 $18,340 6.4 %
  51-3011 Bakers 40 $8.49 $8.87 $18,450 6.1 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 90 $12.33 $11.58 $24,080 7.7 %
  51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 30 $6.19 $6.18 $12,850 4.9 %
  51-3023 Slaughterers and Meat Packers 60 $6.26 $6.30 $13,100 4.3 %
  51-3092 Food Batchmakers 100 $6.60 $6.71 $13,960 5.0 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic (7) $13.01 $13.45 $27,970 4.7 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 90 $7.64 $8.01 $16,650 6.1 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $10.59 $11.57 $24,060 8.7 %
  51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $14.12 $13.86 $28,830 10.7 %
  51-4041 Machinists 260 $10.47 $10.81 $22,490 3.9 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $8.04 $8.96 $18,630 2.5 %
  51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $9.72 $11.68 $24,290 2.4 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 40 $18.17 $17.12 $35,620 10.1 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 700 $9.73 $9.91 $20,610 1.8 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 30 $10.17 $10.56 $21,960 4.3 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 70 $7.72 $7.81 $16,250 4.8 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 160 $6.67 $6.80 $14,140 2.9 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 90 $6.37 $6.32 $13,150 3.3 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 60 $8.18 $8.67 $18,030 5.8 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators (7) $10.21 $10.11 $21,020 2.6 %
  51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 40 $9.40 $9.88 $20,540 4.3 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 $8.43 $8.79 $18,290 1.7 %
  51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 40 $7.87 $8.37 $17,400 6.6 %
  51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 $7.87 $7.58 $15,770 4.6 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 450 $7.78 $10.83 $22,520 9.4 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 320 $6.45 $6.69 $13,910 4.6 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 50 $10.81 $11.31 $23,530 4.3 %
  51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 40 $10.29 $10.97 $22,810 12.2 %
  51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (7) $14.74 $17.02 $35,410 13.7 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 150 $7.04 $7.28 $15,140 2.2 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 7,540 $8.09 $9.41 $19,580 2.6 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 120 $13.81 $15.85 $32,960 5.8 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 130 $16.71 $18.28 $38,020 6.2 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 800 $6.93 $7.53 $15,660 4.2 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 330 $6.84 $8.94 $18,600 16.1 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,130 $12.99 $13.69 $28,480 3.3 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 770 $8.28 $9.45 $19,650 7.8 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 200 $6.81 $6.92 $14,390 3.9 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators (7) $11.27 $11.55 $24,020 3.9 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 30 $11.55 $11.06 $23,000 6.6 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 620 $8.02 $8.61 $17,920 5.0 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 240 $7.55 $7.73 $16,070 3.5 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,340 $7.16 $7.60 $15,810 2.0 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 500 $6.57 $7.54 $15,690 7.1 %
  53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other (7) $12.65 $13.13 $27,310 6.5 %

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