May 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Lawrence, MA-NH PMSA


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 Lawrence, MA-NH PMSA, a primary metropolitan statistical area that includes parts of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. 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 Lawrence, MA-NH PMSA:

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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 157,320 $15.90 $19.70 $40,970 1.3 %
 
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 9,510 $38.53 $43.97 $91,450 1.5 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 1,080 $69.83 $69.32 $144,180 3.0 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 2,300 $39.19 $45.58 $94,800 2.4 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 50 $29.14 $34.67 $72,100 8.2 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 360 $45.73 $48.85 $101,610 3.8 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 530 $43.41 $46.45 $96,610 2.8 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 50 $34.44 $35.20 $73,230 3.9 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 370 $28.49 $30.52 $63,490 2.9 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 390 $45.82 $48.70 $101,300 2.8 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 830 $37.56 $41.51 $86,340 3.6 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 70 $31.31 $36.09 $75,070 5.4 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 110 $34.52 $37.64 $78,280 4.7 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 390 $37.13 $38.61 $80,310 3.2 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 170 $33.30 $35.35 $73,530 3.2 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 170 $35.86 $35.60 $74,050 2.8 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 210 $32.85 $37.85 $78,730 8.1 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 170 $22.02 $24.33 $50,600 7.7 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 430 $55.06 $55.98 $116,440 2.5 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 280 $17.78 $19.96 $41,510 5.0 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 200 $31.98 $34.07 $70,860 3.8 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 70 $58.02 $62.42 $129,830 6.2 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 180 $25.82 $26.33 $54,760 12.8 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 170 $21.36 $22.06 $45,890 3.0 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 390 $36.43 $39.13 $81,380 4.2 %
 
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 5,340 $25.31 $28.65 $59,590 2.1 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 210 $24.70 $27.03 $56,220 5.5 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 400 $24.17 $25.29 $52,600 2.9 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (7) $24.27 $25.39 $52,820 1.9 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 120 $25.16 $25.72 $53,500 5.2 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 170 $24.52 $24.10 $50,130 3.7 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 210 $21.24 $26.58 $55,290 10.6 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 80 $23.63 $25.05 $52,110 3.7 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 150 $24.60 $26.92 $55,990 7.2 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 100 $26.25 $28.25 $58,750 4.3 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 690 $35.21 $38.43 $79,930 4.4 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 820 $21.24 $22.75 $47,320 5.3 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 910 $26.28 $29.72 $61,810 3.2 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 40 $27.19 $29.70 $61,780 6.2 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 90 $31.93 $31.40 $65,300 2.5 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 100 $22.11 $23.52 $48,930 4.6 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 190 $31.29 $32.39 $67,360 2.3 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 80 $33.43 $49.87 $103,740 21.8 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 200 $32.72 $43.16 $89,770 8.3 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 310 $17.77 $18.14 $37,720 2.0 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers (7) $19.83 $18.63 $38,750 4.1 %
  13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 120 $22.71 $25.66 $53,380 8.8 %
 
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 4,260 $33.59 $35.07 $72,940 2.2 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 340 $33.80 $36.38 $75,660 4.8 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 760 $40.19 $40.38 $84,000 3.6 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 960 $42.27 $42.99 $89,420 2.6 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 850 $25.15 $26.55 $55,220 4.6 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 530 $31.67 $32.87 $68,380 2.7 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 110 $24.53 $28.37 $59,010 5.8 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 320 $29.71 $29.64 $61,650 2.1 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 160 $26.24 $28.92 $60,150 5.1 %
  15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 140 $20.05 $23.17 $48,190 5.7 %
 
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 4,800 $30.19 $33.23 $69,120 3.6 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 50 $25.49 $26.41 $54,940 7.4 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 70 $17.56 $18.92 $39,360 6.0 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 60 $37.52 $39.25 $81,630 7.3 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 90 $33.18 $35.87 $74,610 4.4 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 540 $46.48 $52.41 $109,000 7.9 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 700 $31.42 $33.77 $70,250 5.7 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 200 $37.31 $36.20 $75,300 3.8 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers (7) $23.60 $27.74 $57,700 17.0 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 50 $32.13 $36.43 $75,780 5.3 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 930 $35.15 $36.28 $75,460 2.1 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 50 $40.07 $44.61 $92,790 11.7 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 370 $31.93 $33.38 $69,440 3.3 %
  17-2199 Engineers, All Other 170 $35.93 $38.24 $79,540 4.2 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 80 $18.85 $18.52 $38,520 5.7 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 70 $20.06 $20.24 $42,100 3.1 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 140 $23.44 $23.05 $47,950 2.3 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 450 $22.78 $22.96 $47,760 2.8 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 110 $20.13 $20.43 $42,500 2.9 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 130 $21.83 $23.95 $49,810 7.1 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 140 $22.05 $22.36 $46,520 2.6 %
  17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 90 $20.54 $21.26 $44,210 4.5 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 50 $14.50 $15.71 $32,670 6.6 %
 
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 1,500 $26.39 $30.76 $63,990 4.7 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 60 $24.99 $28.12 $58,490 14.6 %
  19-2031 Chemists 280 $27.54 $31.40 $65,310 6.7 %
  19-2032 Materials Scientists (7) $36.13 $37.49 $77,980 5.6 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 240 $18.98 $21.50 $44,720 9.1 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 40 $24.33 $23.10 $48,050 7.4 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 90 $22.34 $22.83 $47,480 8.2 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 2,360 $19.31 $20.12 $41,850 3.8 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 50 $18.01 $19.90 $41,400 7.3 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 330 $23.92 $22.94 $47,720 3.1 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 120 $30.24 $28.92 $60,150 5.6 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 130 $17.19 $17.82 $37,060 6.2 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 150 $12.79 $16.20 $33,700 7.0 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 250 $17.58 $18.91 $39,320 3.9 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 210 $17.62 $18.76 $39,020 5.4 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 50 $17.81 $17.66 $36,740 10.5 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 440 $12.97 $14.72 $30,610 6.3 %
  21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 50 $19.55 $19.06 $39,630 5.1 %
 
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 930 $20.56 $27.50 $57,190 10.4 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 190 $52.38 $56.54 $117,590 11.0 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants (7) $14.95 $16.43 $34,180 8.0 %
  23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 400 $20.16 $20.03 $41,670 2.3 %
 
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 11,810 $18.74 $18.85 $39,210 2.1 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 840 $11.69 $12.31 $25,600 2.9 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 200 (4) (4) $44,490 3.9 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 2,510 (4) (4) $45,960 1.7 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,350 (4) (4) $46,380 2.2 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,330 (4) (4) $49,450 1.3 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 520 (4) (4) $47,020 1.8 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 250 (4) (4) $46,850 2.0 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 150 (4) (4) $50,830 2.0 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 210 $14.97 $16.53 $34,390 5.8 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 150 $21.73 $20.52 $42,670 6.5 %
  25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 310 (4) (4) $27,130 7.5 %
  25-4021 Librarians 190 $23.19 $23.40 $48,660 2.3 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 160 $11.56 $12.74 $26,500 5.6 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 160 $24.11 $24.07 $50,070 3.5 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 2,600 (4) (4) $20,940 2.7 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 1,250 $18.49 $20.65 $42,940 3.2 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 70 $21.83 $23.80 $49,500 10.3 %
  27-1022 Fashion Designers 50 $30.19 $30.12 $62,650 11.3 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 100 $11.39 $12.83 $26,690 8.9 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 160 $20.41 $22.47 $46,740 6.0 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 50 $17.22 $20.45 $42,530 11.6 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 60 $12.19 $13.33 $27,740 4.6 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 120 $22.00 $26.03 $54,150 7.4 %
  27-3041 Editors 50 $22.35 $22.01 $45,770 4.7 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 90 $25.21 $29.06 $60,430 10.7 %
  27-4021 Photographers 40 $15.16 $18.45 $38,380 17.2 %
 
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 8,250 $25.36 $29.69 $61,760 6.7 %
  29-1021 Dentists, General (7) $69.15 $73.86 $153,630 8.0 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 50 $22.32 $22.15 $46,080 2.6 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 230 $39.67 $39.08 $81,280 1.8 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (7) $67.24 $71.74 $149,220 8.3 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 50 (5) $76.73 $159,590 10.2 %
  29-1067 Surgeons (7) (5) $85.01 $176,820 10.4 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 40 (5) $78.03 $162,290 9.6 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 3,070 $25.99 $26.28 $54,650 2.7 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 190 $22.89 $22.52 $46,830 3.8 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 220 $27.21 $27.45 $57,100 3.3 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 40 $15.60 $15.48 $32,200 5.5 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 60 $22.20 $22.06 $45,880 1.9 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 180 $25.03 $25.53 $53,100 2.0 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 80 $39.87 $41.25 $85,810 4.9 %
  29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other (7) $63.22 $66.06 $137,400 16.0 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 130 $26.29 $26.15 $54,390 3.6 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 130 $16.50 $17.03 $35,430 4.0 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 390 $27.12 $26.98 $56,120 8.7 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (7) $21.81 $21.53 $44,780 9.1 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 70 $32.28 $31.94 $66,430 7.0 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 230 $25.71 $27.35 $56,880 5.5 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 220 $14.47 $14.60 $30,360 4.5 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 290 $11.05 $11.58 $24,080 2.5 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 70 $18.81 $18.56 $38,610 4.6 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 120 $13.41 $13.81 $28,730 5.4 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 970 $21.37 $22.25 $46,280 3.5 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 170 $14.27 $14.42 $29,990 2.4 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 60 $17.53 $17.37 $36,120 6.8 %
  29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 50 $18.06 $18.07 $37,590 3.7 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 40 $22.95 $25.04 $52,090 7.8 %
  29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 40 $16.23 $17.16 $35,690 5.5 %
 
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 4,040 $12.26 $12.61 $26,230 1.8 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 630 $9.94 $10.01 $20,830 1.8 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,990 $12.28 $12.36 $25,710 1.5 %
  31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 40 $17.32 $18.15 $37,760 4.1 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 70 $18.54 $18.60 $38,680 2.1 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists 60 $15.30 $16.30 $33,910 6.0 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 370 $15.35 $15.08 $31,360 7.3 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 290 $13.42 $14.01 $29,140 2.6 %
  31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 40 $12.10 $12.42 $25,830 3.4 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 100 $14.06 $14.86 $30,900 6.3 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 80 $8.37 $8.61 $17,910 3.8 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 50 $9.86 $10.22 $21,270 6.4 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 210 $13.47 $13.58 $28,250 6.4 %
 
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 2,620 $17.07 $17.13 $35,630 4.0 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 140 $27.28 $28.95 $60,210 4.1 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 170 $23.70 $24.64 $51,250 2.9 %
  33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 50 $15.52 $16.58 $34,480 3.9 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 480 $19.51 $19.47 $40,500 2.3 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 30 $25.20 $25.95 $53,980 2.5 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 640 $19.85 $20.53 $42,700 2.3 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 680 $10.64 $11.60 $24,130 3.5 %
  33-9091 Crossing Guards 150 $9.60 $9.57 $19,910 2.4 %
  33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 170 $9.68 $9.90 $20,590 3.2 %
  33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 50 $9.88 $11.47 $23,860 4.0 %
 
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 11,680 $8.71 $9.63 $20,030 1.3 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 160 $15.60 $16.87 $35,090 5.2 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 280 $8.64 $9.03 $18,780 6.5 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 360 $10.95 $11.50 $23,930 2.9 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 680 $11.46 $11.61 $24,160 4.2 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 530 $8.67 $8.75 $18,190 4.4 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 1,210 $9.25 $9.50 $19,770 2.0 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 680 $8.74 $9.88 $20,540 5.0 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,340 $8.01 $8.20 $17,050 1.5 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 930 $8.33 $8.57 $17,820 2.3 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,430 $8.62 $9.55 $19,860 2.6 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (7) $8.42 $9.82 $20,430 6.5 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 340 $7.90 $8.16 $16,980 3.5 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 550 $8.87 $9.30 $19,350 3.5 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 280 $9.44 $10.36 $21,550 5.3 %
 
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 4,900 $11.60 $12.30 $25,590 1.7 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 180 $18.16 $18.67 $38,840 2.7 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 190 $16.68 $17.56 $36,520 6.0 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,350 $10.93 $11.80 $24,540 2.4 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 560 $9.01 $9.53 $19,820 3.1 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 1,480 $12.53 $12.70 $26,410 2.2 %
  37-3013 Tree Trimmers and Pruners (7) $11.84 $12.89 $26,820 3.6 %
 
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 3,520 $10.11 $11.55 $24,030 2.2 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 130 $16.64 $17.81 $37,040 3.8 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 180 $8.95 $9.64 $20,050 3.9 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers (7) $7.30 $7.39 $15,370 3.1 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 200 $7.58 $7.48 $15,550 3.8 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 590 $12.42 $13.22 $27,500 5.7 %
  39-5092 Manicurists and Pedicurists 40 $9.67 $9.69 $20,150 3.0 %
  39-5093 Shampooers 90 $8.14 $8.26 $17,180 2.9 %
  39-5094 Skin Care Specialists 60 $11.83 $12.67 $26,360 9.0 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 680 $9.12 $9.56 $19,880 3.1 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 410 $10.52 $10.77 $22,410 3.5 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 460 $12.66 $15.39 $32,010 6.1 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 410 $10.49 $11.41 $23,740 4.8 %
  39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other (7) $9.46 $9.24 $19,210 7.0 %
 
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 16,990 $10.88 $16.20 $33,690 2.4 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,380 $16.58 $18.11 $37,670 2.9 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 390 $30.35 $35.89 $74,640 5.2 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 4,660 $8.53 $8.90 $18,510 1.4 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 510 $8.45 $9.90 $20,590 3.9 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 200 $14.75 $15.48 $32,200 5.0 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 5,670 $9.67 $11.61 $24,150 2.8 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 80 $16.10 $17.74 $36,910 7.8 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 210 $29.68 $30.60 $63,640 9.0 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 110 $13.19 $16.80 $34,940 13.9 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 310 $21.19 $23.98 $49,870 6.8 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 1,030 $35.87 $38.83 $80,770 4.1 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,600 $22.99 $28.20 $58,650 3.8 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers 180 $37.97 $37.54 $78,090 2.8 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 220 $13.39 $15.19 $31,600 6.2 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 170 $20.81 $22.17 $46,110 8.5 %
 
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 27,600 $14.44 $15.47 $32,190 1.1 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,720 $20.01 $21.78 $45,300 2.5 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 170 $11.89 $11.66 $24,240 2.0 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 760 $15.25 $15.13 $31,470 5.0 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 660 $15.33 $15.33 $31,880 2.6 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,710 $15.78 $15.92 $33,120 1.4 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 270 $16.04 $16.06 $33,410 2.4 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 60 $15.53 $15.50 $32,240 5.1 %
  43-3071 Tellers 540 $11.37 $11.56 $24,050 2.9 %
  43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 80 $11.79 $12.23 $25,430 6.1 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 30 $17.76 $18.32 $38,110 2.0 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 30 $15.04 $14.98 $31,150 2.3 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 2,560 $18.80 $18.51 $38,500 5.7 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 310 $11.13 $11.70 $24,340 2.8 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 80 $10.12 $10.23 $21,280 2.6 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 140 $13.14 $13.88 $28,880 3.1 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 180 $10.89 $11.69 $24,320 5.8 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 130 $15.61 $15.73 $32,720 2.8 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (7) $12.60 $13.38 $27,840 5.6 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 280 $15.11 $14.95 $31,090 5.0 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 150 $16.52 $17.09 $35,550 2.9 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,330 $11.41 $11.55 $24,020 2.0 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 420 $13.90 $14.09 $29,300 4.3 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 60 $11.68 $12.01 $24,980 3.7 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 130 $14.03 $14.42 $30,000 3.0 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 120 $16.03 $17.12 $35,620 4.1 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 40 $17.23 $17.13 $35,640 3.1 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 130 $20.02 $20.26 $42,140 1.3 %
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 520 $21.87 $21.08 $43,850 1.3 %
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 90 $18.69 $17.75 $36,910 1.9 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 790 $21.78 $22.18 $46,140 6.5 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 1,080 $13.40 $13.83 $28,770 1.5 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 2,600 $11.22 $11.54 $24,000 1.7 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 130 $12.03 $13.33 $27,730 6.8 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,610 $18.04 $18.94 $39,400 1.7 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 100 $18.31 $18.60 $38,690 5.9 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 730 $14.50 $15.74 $32,740 5.8 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 2,050 $13.38 $13.82 $28,740 2.4 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 500 $13.07 $13.10 $27,240 2.3 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 130 $13.92 $15.52 $32,270 6.7 %
  43-9031 Desktop Publishers 40 $19.77 $19.54 $40,640 3.0 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 200 $15.29 $15.60 $32,460 3.5 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 310 $11.98 $12.33 $25,650 3.6 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,840 $12.85 $13.43 $27,940 1.6 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer (7) $13.67 $13.90 $28,920 3.2 %
  43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 140 $12.66 $13.15 $27,350 4.5 %
 
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 130 $11.40 $12.40 $25,790 3.3 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 70 $11.45 $11.38 $23,680 4.5 %
 
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 5,980 $20.57 $21.22 $44,140 1.9 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 450 $26.90 $27.96 $58,160 3.4 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 950 $21.58 $21.58 $44,890 3.9 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 190 $14.63 $15.48 $32,190 2.2 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 800 $18.08 $19.34 $40,230 4.6 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (7) $19.57 $19.45 $40,450 4.4 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 240 $20.37 $21.72 $45,170 4.4 %
  47-2111 Electricians 380 $23.03 $22.82 $47,470 3.3 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 230 $15.41 $16.15 $33,590 6.4 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers (7) $24.03 $23.99 $49,890 6.6 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 710 $22.02 $22.96 $47,760 3.7 %
  47-2181 Roofers 30 $20.01 $19.65 $40,870 2.8 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 320 $18.60 $18.49 $38,450 6.0 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 140 $28.34 $27.59 $57,390 2.7 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 40 $15.06 $15.30 $31,830 9.2 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters (7) $14.45 $14.15 $29,430 6.5 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 100 $15.06 $15.05 $31,310 1.6 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 70 $13.36 $14.23 $29,610 6.5 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 60 $19.85 $20.52 $42,680 4.6 %
  47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 250 $20.46 $21.11 $43,900 6.6 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 120 $13.30 $14.54 $30,250 4.2 %
  47-5021 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas 100 $19.88 $21.11 $43,910 7.1 %
 
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 5,480 $18.51 $19.16 $39,850 1.8 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 470 $25.53 $26.10 $54,300 2.0 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 160 $18.79 $18.74 $38,980 7.3 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 90 $23.97 $24.07 $50,070 4.3 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 200 $24.06 $24.21 $50,360 4.1 %
  49-2095 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 40 $25.84 $26.18 $54,450 3.3 %
  49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers (7) $19.75 $19.71 $40,990 5.9 %
  49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 60 $19.68 $19.57 $40,710 6.4 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 120 $17.95 $19.75 $41,090 5.4 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 850 $16.07 $17.28 $35,930 4.1 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 320 $14.60 $15.63 $32,510 5.7 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (7) $18.78 $19.64 $40,850 5.2 %
  49-3091 Bicycle Repairers (7) $8.52 $9.55 $19,860 11.8 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 70 $10.78 $11.56 $24,040 7.1 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 220 $19.95 $20.14 $41,880 2.6 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 290 $23.05 $22.46 $46,710 2.6 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,190 $16.83 $17.15 $35,660 2.3 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 140 $25.51 $25.28 $52,590 2.5 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 330 $20.18 $21.70 $45,130 4.8 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 230 $11.42 $12.63 $26,270 4.1 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 80 $18.72 $20.51 $42,670 11.6 %
 
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 15,930 $14.40 $15.51 $32,250 3.8 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 1,140 $26.34 $28.19 $58,630 4.3 %
  51-2021 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 30 $11.14 $14.29 $29,730 9.0 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 990 $13.15 $13.28 $27,630 4.8 %
  51-2091 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators 60 $8.89 $10.65 $22,150 14.9 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 3,350 $14.56 $14.33 $29,800 7.2 %
  51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 340 $11.93 $12.59 $26,190 6.1 %
  51-3011 Bakers 430 $8.72 $10.08 $20,970 7.1 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 130 $16.07 $15.74 $32,730 3.2 %
  51-3092 Food Batchmakers 210 $9.88 $10.85 $22,570 4.8 %
  51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (7) $10.71 $12.21 $25,400 4.9 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 230 $17.55 $17.61 $36,630 2.2 %
  51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 130 $15.98 $16.53 $34,380 3.4 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 200 $14.62 $14.14 $29,410 3.4 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 100 $16.17 $16.34 $33,990 8.1 %
  51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $12.54 $14.00 $29,130 9.5 %
  51-4041 Machinists 680 $20.30 $20.03 $41,670 3.1 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 240 $12.43 $13.48 $28,040 6.3 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 70 $20.26 $20.66 $42,970 5.2 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 270 $18.08 $18.51 $38,500 4.2 %
  51-4193 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 120 $13.24 $14.23 $29,610 5.2 %
  51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other 50 $12.68 $12.66 $26,330 4.4 %
  51-5011 Bindery Workers 160 $14.60 $14.52 $30,200 3.4 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 140 $14.37 $15.40 $32,030 6.0 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 320 $17.69 $16.78 $34,910 3.8 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 300 $8.99 $9.35 $19,440 3.0 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 130 $9.86 $10.02 $20,850 3.7 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 390 $10.30 $10.28 $21,390 3.8 %
  51-6093 Upholsterers 40 $14.54 $14.07 $29,260 8.5 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 190 $14.27 $14.55 $30,250 3.2 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 40 $12.21 $13.17 $27,380 3.8 %
  51-8013 Power Plant Operators (7) $23.58 $24.20 $50,340 5.6 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 40 $23.76 $23.14 $48,130 6.1 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 70 $21.34 $22.13 $46,020 4.9 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 220 $15.84 $16.10 $33,480 2.2 %
  51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand (7) $12.77 $13.26 $27,570 6.4 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 150 $14.13 $14.16 $29,460 3.7 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 1,220 $17.48 $18.59 $38,670 5.7 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 630 $8.86 $10.33 $21,490 7.6 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 90 $13.67 $14.56 $30,290 4.5 %
  51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 40 $13.01 $15.92 $33,110 10.6 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 190 $8.10 $9.27 $19,290 8.9 %
  51-9191 Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders (7) $13.52 $13.70 $28,500 2.7 %
  51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $18.79 $19.74 $41,060 4.1 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 500 $11.48 $11.35 $23,600 2.3 %
  51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 190 $13.14 $13.34 $27,750 3.1 %
 
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 8,450 $12.33 $13.34 $27,740 2.0 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 200 $21.00 $21.96 $45,680 7.8 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 80 $22.54 $25.10 $52,200 4.6 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 130 $13.06 $13.28 $27,620 4.1 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 920 $12.15 $12.66 $26,340 3.1 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 220 $10.25 $12.15 $25,260 7.6 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,230 $16.70 $17.42 $36,230 4.0 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 980 $12.90 $13.22 $27,510 2.7 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 240 $10.78 $11.18 $23,240 4.5 %
  53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 50 $17.83 $15.93 $33,130 3.7 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants (7) $8.98 $9.02 $18,770 3.9 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 50 $19.59 $19.81 $41,210 4.3 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 440 $13.42 $13.91 $28,920 3.1 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 230 $11.98 $12.56 $26,130 5.6 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,730 $11.98 $12.67 $26,350 6.0 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 190 $10.04 $10.41 $21,660 3.0 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 1,370 $8.91 $9.46 $19,680 3.3 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 140 $16.95 $18.41 $38,290 19.4 %
  53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 50 $9.97 $10.30 $21,430 5.7 %

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