May 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Lincoln, NE 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 Lincoln, NE MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Nebraska. 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 Lincoln, NE 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 150,030 $13.24 $16.14 $33,580 1.2 %
 
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 6,380 $31.26 $35.11 $73,040 1.6 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 340 $62.41 $64.91 $135,020 2.8 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,490 $33.36 $37.20 $77,370 1.7 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 40 $21.97 $28.62 $59,520 7.4 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 170 $32.72 $37.94 $78,910 4.9 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 260 $31.79 $37.91 $78,860 4.3 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 60 $35.78 $38.74 $80,570 5.7 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 250 $26.98 $29.73 $61,840 2.2 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 310 $37.38 $39.45 $82,050 2.6 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 630 $33.01 $34.45 $71,650 2.2 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 60 $28.66 $30.14 $62,690 3.4 %
  11-3042 Training and Development Managers 40 $26.42 $28.75 $59,790 3.5 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 40 $33.47 $36.18 $75,250 3.9 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 190 $28.70 $30.25 $62,910 2.1 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 70 $26.65 $29.14 $60,620 3.4 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 100 $28.98 $29.70 $61,780 3.8 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 240 $28.95 $31.76 $66,070 5.5 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 60 $15.86 $15.50 $32,240 7.9 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 100 (4) (4) $75,430 13.9 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 220 $27.59 $37.00 $76,950 3.4 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 90 $40.39 $39.76 $82,700 1.7 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 410 $17.25 $18.74 $38,970 8.2 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 40 $15.25 $16.89 $35,130 9.2 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 470 $30.62 $34.15 $71,020 3.3 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers (7) $49.25 $50.33 $104,680 8.0 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 90 $20.87 $21.67 $45,060 5.1 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 190 $21.54 $24.17 $50,280 6.4 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 250 $33.31 $32.78 $68,190 2.5 %
 
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 7,060 $19.94 $22.20 $46,180 1.7 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 210 $15.55 $18.53 $38,550 7.4 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 220 $20.32 $21.31 $44,330 2.0 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 480 $16.94 $17.68 $36,780 3.2 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 630 $20.02 $22.67 $47,160 4.2 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 260 $21.08 $21.56 $44,850 3.1 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 190 $19.62 $19.61 $40,790 3.3 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 100 $18.89 $20.90 $43,470 3.8 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 360 $18.40 $19.03 $39,580 2.5 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 130 $21.77 $21.99 $45,730 2.6 %
  13-1081 Logisticians 30 $21.49 $22.29 $46,370 3.0 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 340 $24.09 $28.28 $58,810 7.3 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners (7) $17.63 $17.88 $37,190 3.4 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,240 $20.75 $23.69 $49,280 4.2 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 1,430 $20.71 $23.99 $49,900 4.6 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 50 $22.07 $22.31 $46,400 2.5 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 80 $22.95 $24.04 $49,990 1.8 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 40 $24.33 $28.02 $58,280 13.1 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 120 $21.66 $23.05 $47,950 5.0 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 40 $17.40 $18.40 $38,270 5.3 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 240 $19.54 $20.34 $42,310 3.4 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 400 $20.74 $21.13 $43,960 9.2 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 40 $18.86 $27.88 $58,000 11.4 %
 
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 3,640 $23.13 $24.01 $49,930 1.9 %
  15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research (7) $34.13 $35.74 $74,340 4.4 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 690 $24.47 $25.25 $52,520 3.0 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 630 $26.28 $26.37 $54,850 3.4 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 130 $27.70 $28.82 $59,940 4.9 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 790 $17.09 $18.19 $37,840 1.7 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 510 $25.40 $25.72 $53,490 2.9 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 80 $24.90 $24.70 $51,380 3.7 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 200 $24.91 $25.39 $52,820 1.7 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 280 $23.17 $23.71 $49,320 1.6 %
  15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 90 $15.76 $16.50 $34,320 1.7 %
  15-2011 Actuaries 40 $34.91 $36.03 $74,930 5.6 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 50 $17.92 $20.36 $42,350 3.7 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 100 $25.34 $27.71 $57,630 8.1 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 2,480 $23.06 $24.57 $51,100 3.4 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 160 $25.30 $28.14 $58,530 2.7 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 70 $17.70 $18.42 $38,310 3.2 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 320 $26.97 $27.13 $56,430 3.1 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 140 $36.50 $36.13 $75,150 2.8 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 40 $28.87 $28.73 $59,760 2.1 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 200 $26.11 $26.71 $55,550 1.8 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 110 $28.15 $28.47 $59,230 1.9 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 210 $15.30 $15.60 $32,450 4.2 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 50 $19.62 $19.60 $40,770 2.8 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 110 $16.99 $17.15 $35,680 2.4 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 290 $17.62 $18.77 $39,040 4.4 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 150 $20.41 $20.38 $42,390 2.9 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 80 $14.89 $15.78 $32,820 3.8 %
 
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 2,510 $18.57 $20.46 $42,560 3.2 %
  19-1012 Food Scientists and Technologists 40 $13.17 $14.89 $30,980 1.9 %
  19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists 110 $23.04 $27.52 $57,250 11.5 %
  19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists 90 $21.85 $23.93 $49,770 1.4 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (7) $35.76 $36.29 $75,490 2.8 %
  19-2031 Chemists 200 $20.96 $22.07 $45,910 2.6 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 210 $20.46 $20.85 $43,360 1.8 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 380 $18.56 $19.92 $41,440 2.4 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 90 $24.07 $24.49 $50,940 2.9 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 150 $13.54 $13.94 $29,000 3.4 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 180 $12.85 $13.44 $27,960 1.0 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 40 $15.00 $15.50 $32,250 2.2 %
  19-4061 Social Science Research Assistants (7) $16.55 $18.53 $38,550 14.0 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 40 $15.81 $15.79 $32,850 1.6 %
  19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 130 $16.34 $17.72 $36,860 9.5 %
 
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 2,730 $13.92 $14.57 $30,310 2.3 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 50 $15.92 $16.77 $34,890 2.7 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 190 $20.32 $19.79 $41,160 5.6 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 150 $16.93 $17.87 $37,180 2.0 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 70 $17.56 $17.79 $37,000 1.4 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 270 $13.99 $14.35 $29,860 5.6 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 110 $17.00 $17.46 $36,320 3.4 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 340 $12.50 $13.60 $28,290 1.8 %
  21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 140 $17.92 $18.80 $39,100 3.0 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 200 $16.76 $17.05 $35,470 2.9 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 830 $9.88 $10.66 $22,180 4.3 %
  21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 290 $15.32 $15.55 $32,340 4.0 %
 
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 900 $25.98 $32.03 $66,630 8.2 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 540 $34.82 $41.82 $86,990 8.9 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 120 $16.34 $16.26 $33,820 5.1 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 50 $15.42 $15.22 $31,660 3.7 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 110 $15.01 $15.76 $32,770 5.6 %
 
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 10,440 $18.36 $20.47 $42,570 6.1 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 140 (4) (4) $67,980 2.4 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $47,570 1.9 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $67,910 1.9 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 210 (4) (4) $57,760 1.6 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $59,560 1.8 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $64,630 2.4 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 140 (4) (4) $59,790 1.7 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $62,690 1.4 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $52,200 1.5 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $55,050 1.6 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $50,070 1.4 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $53,730 1.7 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $59,410 1.8 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $58,540 1.8 %
  25-1191 Graduate Teaching Assistants 710 (4) (4) $33,580 2.3 %
  25-1199 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 100 $25.29 $29.38 $61,100 1.9 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 640 $8.39 $8.94 $18,600 4.0 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 120 (4) (4) $40,120 2.0 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,460 (4) (4) $40,580 2.3 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 770 (4) (4) $40,240 2.0 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,000 (4) (4) $41,330 1.9 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 40 (4) (4) $42,690 3.6 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 370 (4) (4) $37,620 2.2 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 260 (4) (4) $36,080 2.7 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 260 (4) (4) $35,860 2.7 %
  25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 170 (4) (4) $31,510 19.2 %
  25-4021 Librarians 150 $21.69 $21.95 $45,660 3.5 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 110 $13.95 $14.15 $29,420 4.4 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 70 $19.70 $23.02 $47,890 5.7 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 870 (4) (4) $20,080 3.8 %
 
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 2,690 $15.14 $16.18 $33,650 3.6 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 120 $9.47 $9.96 $20,720 2.6 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 300 $14.99 $15.47 $32,170 5.8 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 60 $15.97 $20.77 $43,200 8.7 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 60 $8.91 $10.21 $21,240 5.6 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 70 $17.87 $18.38 $38,240 5.2 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 170 (4) (4) $45,310 4.0 %
  27-2032 Choreographers 90 $10.65 $14.85 $30,880 17.9 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers (7) $10.75 $11.66 (6) 7.2 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 530 $17.43 $19.00 $39,510 4.0 %
  27-3041 Editors 120 $15.86 $16.85 $35,050 3.5 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 30 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 40 $16.83 $18.98 $39,480 6.7 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 160 $19.61 $19.38 $40,310 3.3 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 80 $18.40 $18.51 $38,500 2.1 %
  27-4021 Photographers 70 $7.14 $9.71 $20,200 9.1 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 50 $8.63 $10.90 $22,670 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 8,730 $20.56 $25.30 $52,630 5.0 %
  29-1021 Dentists, General 210 (5) $85.10 $177,000 20.0 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 60 $18.02 $18.04 $37,520 3.4 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 50 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  29-1051 Pharmacists 290 $37.99 $37.52 $78,030 3.1 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 190 $66.44 $68.05 $141,550 14.3 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 80 $51.18 $48.48 $100,830 4.9 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 70 $26.17 $27.42 $57,030 3.8 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 3,190 $22.46 $23.49 $48,860 1.6 %
  29-1121 Audiologists (7) $17.56 $17.79 $37,010 4.3 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 110 $24.61 $25.59 $53,230 4.8 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 240 $27.46 $28.38 $59,020 1.9 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 80 $14.00 $14.16 $29,460 2.8 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 140 $23.19 $22.42 $46,630 2.9 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 40 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 210 $17.98 $18.29 $38,050 2.8 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 260 $12.72 $13.82 $28,750 4.9 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 240 $24.12 $23.15 $48,150 7.8 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 40 $23.08 $22.28 $46,340 1.6 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 330 $17.40 $17.92 $37,280 1.8 %
  29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 50 $12.05 $12.53 $26,050 5.1 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 280 $10.48 $10.80 $22,460 2.6 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 40 $11.00 $11.27 $23,450 6.6 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 810 $15.77 $15.77 $32,800 2.1 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 310 $10.51 $12.19 $25,360 3.2 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 150 $10.72 $11.22 $23,340 1.7 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 60 $20.32 $20.35 $42,320 1.9 %
 
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 4,370 $10.44 $10.70 $22,250 1.8 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 1,180 $9.96 $9.96 $20,710 4.3 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,870 $10.30 $10.55 $21,950 1.7 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 40 $16.91 $17.69 $36,800 4.5 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 70 $9.43 $9.25 $19,240 8.7 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists 40 $8.31 $9.36 $19,470 8.3 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 200 $12.11 $12.08 $25,140 2.5 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 520 $10.51 $11.12 $23,130 2.1 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 130 $13.24 $13.72 $28,550 2.6 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 40 $6.76 $7.07 $14,700 9.9 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 120 $11.81 $12.36 $25,710 4.3 %
 
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 2,850 $14.91 $16.06 $33,410 5.6 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 80 $29.72 $29.36 $61,070 1.8 %
  33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 30 $16.75 $18.97 $39,460 6.0 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 40 $23.71 $24.90 $51,790 3.0 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 640 $10.83 $11.03 $22,950 4.2 %
  33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 120 $7.47 $7.53 $15,670 4.7 %
  33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 110 $13.42 $15.21 $31,640 4.6 %
 
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 13,040 $6.94 $7.74 $16,110 2.2 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks (7) $13.47 $14.02 $29,160 2.6 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 930 $11.29 $12.14 $25,250 4.5 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 800 $7.54 $7.61 $15,820 4.0 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 310 $9.93 $9.92 $20,640 2.7 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 830 $9.56 $9.74 $20,250 1.8 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (7) $7.54 $7.56 $15,730 5.2 %
  35-2019 Cooks, All Other (7) $11.33 $11.35 $23,600 2.9 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 640 $7.76 $8.01 $16,670 4.5 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 790 $6.38 $6.53 $13,570 2.8 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 3,200 $6.58 $6.88 $14,320 5.0 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 560 $6.40 $6.51 $13,550 4.3 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,780 $6.24 $6.41 $13,330 2.7 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 410 $7.55 $7.57 $15,750 2.5 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 170 $6.52 $7.14 $14,850 5.7 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 460 $6.88 $7.07 $14,700 2.8 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 500 $7.05 $7.08 $14,730 2.6 %
  35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other (7) $10.09 $9.91 $20,610 4.4 %
 
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 4,590 $9.07 $9.74 $20,250 1.8 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 220 $14.25 $14.11 $29,360 4.7 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 110 $18.67 $19.04 $39,610 3.6 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,650 $8.72 $9.17 $19,080 2.3 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 740 $8.20 $8.38 $17,430 2.5 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 40 $12.37 $13.04 $27,120 11.2 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 800 $9.87 $10.22 $21,260 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 2,760 $8.45 $9.69 $20,150 5.9 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 90 $12.30 $13.35 $27,760 5.1 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 190 $8.03 $8.14 $16,920 3.9 %
  39-3012 Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners 140 $8.12 $8.40 $17,470 5.4 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 80 $7.50 $7.55 $15,710 3.2 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 320 $6.60 $6.74 $14,020 4.1 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 660 $10.56 $12.41 $25,810 15.1 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 560 $7.77 $8.03 $16,710 2.5 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 60 $7.84 $7.91 $16,450 6.5 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 240 $8.87 $10.14 $21,090 7.7 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 110 $10.16 $10.83 $22,530 7.3 %
  39-9041 Residential Advisors 50 $10.16 $10.90 $22,680 4.9 %
 
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 13,840 $9.73 $14.36 $29,870 3.1 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 890 $13.54 $16.60 $34,520 4.5 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 360 $25.01 $28.60 $59,480 6.2 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 3,320 $7.64 $7.75 $16,130 2.2 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 420 $8.64 $9.69 $20,160 6.7 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 300 $11.92 $13.35 $27,760 4.8 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,890 $8.38 $10.41 $21,640 3.7 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 290 $13.11 $16.01 $33,300 6.5 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 560 $20.70 $31.45 $65,410 9.7 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 260 $29.83 $38.63 $80,340 14.2 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 100 $11.33 $12.96 $26,960 6.2 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 320 $17.52 $21.55 $44,820 6.7 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 340 $22.57 $25.78 $53,630 6.5 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,270 $19.66 $23.64 $49,170 6.9 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 210 $8.68 $9.30 $19,340 6.7 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 80 $28.80 $40.00 $83,200 15.9 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers 80 $22.49 $23.05 $47,940 4.1 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 970 $9.45 $9.94 $20,670 4.5 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 150 $13.55 $15.13 $31,470 6.5 %
 
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 26,550 $11.80 $12.71 $26,430 1.0 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,520 $19.01 $19.44 $40,430 1.3 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 210 $9.96 $10.16 $21,140 3.0 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 280 $12.65 $13.21 $27,470 2.8 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 440 $12.62 $12.90 $26,840 1.3 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,690 $12.37 $12.86 $26,750 1.4 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 180 $14.52 $14.44 $30,040 1.8 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 100 $15.34 $15.12 $31,450 3.9 %
  43-3071 Tellers 470 $8.92 $9.20 $19,130 2.2 %
  43-4011 Brokerage Clerks 70 $14.58 $14.55 $30,260 3.2 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 200 $11.95 $12.58 $26,170 3.3 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 3,300 $10.67 $11.52 $23,950 2.4 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 160 $9.47 $10.03 $20,870 2.8 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 170 $9.22 $8.93 $18,570 4.7 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 580 $8.99 $9.99 $20,780 4.1 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 80 $11.55 $11.47 $23,850 1.8 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 240 $14.31 $14.62 $30,420 2.1 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,100 $10.38 $10.43 $21,700 2.2 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 280 $15.55 $16.69 $34,710 3.9 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 200 $9.12 $9.57 $19,900 4.2 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 140 $14.38 $15.46 $32,160 4.2 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 60 $19.62 $19.77 $41,120 (7)
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 300 $21.76 $21.02 $43,720 (7)
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 200 $19.20 $18.77 $39,050 (7)
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 510 $18.25 $18.13 $37,710 3.3 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 450 $11.27 $11.86 $24,680 2.0 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,610 $9.93 $10.45 $21,730 2.5 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 100 $10.91 $11.90 $24,740 4.6 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 2,230 $14.56 $15.04 $31,280 1.6 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 200 $13.10 $13.42 $27,910 3.6 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 330 $10.51 $11.11 $23,110 5.5 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,680 $11.76 $11.97 $24,900 1.7 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 280 $12.35 $13.18 $27,420 2.0 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 650 $10.65 $10.71 $22,280 2.1 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 130 $12.47 $12.73 $26,480 1.7 %
  43-9031 Desktop Publishers (7) $20.83 $20.12 $41,850 7.0 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 770 $12.00 $12.55 $26,100 3.3 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 310 $9.75 $10.10 $21,010 2.5 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,630 $10.43 $11.25 $23,390 2.3 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 140 $8.72 $9.11 $18,950 2.3 %
  43-9111 Statistical Assistants 70 $10.52 $11.75 $24,440 2.2 %
  43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 180 $10.15 $10.83 $22,530 4.2 %
 
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 (7) $10.45 $11.50 $23,920 8.2 %
  45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers (7) $17.42 $17.31 $36,000 4.6 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 140 $9.37 $9.42 $19,600 2.4 %
 
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 7,740 $15.48 $16.13 $33,550 2.8 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 570 $24.65 $24.66 $51,300 3.6 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons (7) $16.75 $17.44 $36,270 6.3 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 1,530 $17.24 $16.24 $33,780 6.5 %
  47-2041 Carpet Installers (7) $15.85 $15.03 $31,260 11.7 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 420 $13.34 $14.16 $29,460 5.4 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 770 $11.10 $11.64 $24,200 3.1 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 690 $14.77 $15.27 $31,750 3.3 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 200 $16.92 $16.76 $34,860 4.5 %
  47-2082 Tapers 50 $16.32 $17.59 $36,580 8.6 %
  47-2111 Electricians 690 $18.43 $17.82 $37,070 3.8 %
  47-2131 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 110 $10.43 $11.27 $23,450 11.9 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 300 $15.56 $15.69 $32,630 4.6 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 530 $21.57 $21.37 $44,450 9.9 %
  47-2181 Roofers 150 $11.70 $12.35 $25,700 6.5 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (7) $19.62 $19.26 $40,060 2.8 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 110 $16.56 $17.22 $35,810 11.8 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters (7) $12.32 $11.97 $24,910 5.3 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 240 $9.15 $8.82 $18,350 8.8 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 90 $10.39 $10.19 $21,200 6.9 %
  47-3016 Helpers—Roofers (7) $9.32 $9.15 $19,030 5.8 %
  47-3019 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other (7) $11.94 $11.96 $24,870 8.8 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 80 $20.70 $20.87 $43,400 3.4 %
  47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 70 $15.09 $15.55 $32,350 2.4 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 30 $13.61 $13.66 $28,420 2.7 %
  47-4071 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 60 $13.33 $14.59 $30,360 4.0 %
 
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 4,810 $16.35 $16.92 $35,190 1.6 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 430 $23.96 $24.77 $51,520 2.0 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 130 $15.27 $15.77 $32,810 4.1 %
  49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 60 $12.58 $12.68 $26,370 2.2 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 190 $15.45 $16.00 $33,290 4.1 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 540 $15.07 $15.79 $32,840 5.3 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 300 $16.52 $16.35 $34,000 2.0 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 140 $16.88 $17.21 $35,800 2.5 %
  49-3092 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 30 $15.12 $14.78 $30,740 2.7 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (7) $8.39 $9.59 $19,960 9.9 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 90 $18.86 $18.75 $39,000 2.3 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 270 $16.34 $16.93 $35,220 3.7 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,200 $14.36 $14.62 $30,420 2.2 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 70 $16.38 $16.17 $33,640 2.5 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 80 $8.48 $10.74 $22,330 8.8 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 90 $12.30 $13.45 $27,970 4.3 %
 
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 11,210 $13.09 $13.94 $29,000 2.6 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 750 $21.03 $21.48 $44,670 1.7 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 440 $11.53 $13.60 $28,280 3.2 %
  51-2023 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers 60 $10.90 $11.40 $23,720 4.8 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 100 $13.08 $13.38 $27,820 2.4 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 1,180 $11.78 $12.18 $25,330 4.2 %
  51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 190 $10.42 $11.18 $23,250 5.9 %
  51-3011 Bakers 200 $10.49 $10.45 $21,740 4.0 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 130 $10.71 $11.56 $24,040 5.1 %
  51-3092 Food Batchmakers 50 $7.16 $8.74 $18,180 6.4 %
  51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 70 $10.80 $12.42 $25,840 7.0 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 130 $16.57 $16.35 $34,000 2.9 %
  51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $11.00 $12.47 $25,940 9.3 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 270 $15.40 $15.01 $31,220 5.9 %
  51-4041 Machinists 240 $15.58 $15.40 $32,030 1.9 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 340 $10.99 $12.49 $25,970 8.7 %
  51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 130 $14.24 $14.23 $29,590 5.4 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 170 $23.14 $21.61 $44,950 4.1 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 470 $14.36 $14.58 $30,320 3.7 %
  51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 $17.79 $16.50 $34,320 3.1 %
  51-5011 Bindery Workers 180 $12.75 $13.72 $28,540 7.0 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 90 $15.48 $15.44 $32,110 3.1 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 270 $13.44 $13.82 $28,740 2.2 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 160 $8.15 $8.20 $17,050 2.9 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 40 $9.84 $10.41 $21,660 2.4 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 140 $14.89 $16.05 $33,380 10.2 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 80 $15.91 $15.85 $32,960 2.4 %
  51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $11.41 $12.69 $26,400 7.4 %
  51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 $15.04 $13.99 $29,110 6.9 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 200 $14.78 $14.59 $30,350 6.0 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $13.57 $14.19 $29,510 6.0 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 660 $14.68 $15.01 $31,220 2.5 %
  51-9071 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 30 $10.76 $13.31 $27,690 11.7 %
  51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 80 $15.75 $17.83 $37,100 3.8 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 850 $10.10 $10.63 $22,110 6.2 %
  51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 150 $17.07 $17.10 $35,560 5.2 %
  51-9131 Photographic Process Workers (7) $9.03 $9.17 $19,080 3.5 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators (7) $6.78 $7.12 $14,810 7.8 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 300 $11.79 $12.34 $25,670 6.9 %
  51-9199 Production Workers, All Other (7) $14.60 $14.02 $29,170 3.7 %
 
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) (7) (7) (7) (7)
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 130 $18.40 $18.01 $37,460 2.2 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 200 $19.84 $21.47 $44,660 4.6 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 210 $12.28 $11.34 $23,580 7.4 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 790 $6.88 $8.25 $17,160 8.4 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 660 $10.28 $11.77 $24,470 5.9 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 200 $8.27 $8.69 $18,080 4.0 %
  53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other (7) $14.81 $13.74 $28,590 3.9 %
  53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 50 $7.90 $8.07 $16,790 5.3 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants (7) $8.20 $8.50 $17,680 4.9 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 50 $13.93 $13.97 $29,060 3.4 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 530 $12.53 $12.58 $26,160 2.4 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 260 $8.18 $8.42 $17,520 5.0 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,210 $9.86 $10.29 $21,400 1.7 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 40 $11.93 $11.88 $24,710 4.4 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 800 $8.27 $9.96 $20,720 8.9 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 160 $10.38 $11.80 $24,540 6.6 %
  53-7121 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 40 $14.64 $13.99 $29,110 8.7 %

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.

(6) There is wide variation in the number of hours worked by those employed as actors, dancers, musicians, and singers. Many jobs are for a duration of 1 day or 1 week and it is extremely rare for a performer to have guaranteed employment for a period that exceeds 3 to 6 months.

(7) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: June 02, 2005