May 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 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 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA PMSA, a primary metropolitan statistical area in California. 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 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 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 89,590 $15.29 $19.24 $40,020 2.0 %
 
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 4,840 $39.75 $44.81 $93,210 2.1 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 290 (5) $75.84 $157,750 3.3 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,760 $41.81 $47.81 $99,450 2.0 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 40 $32.22 $37.23 $77,440 7.1 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 130 $40.33 $46.95 $97,660 5.5 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 200 $42.62 $49.25 $102,430 4.9 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 40 $34.92 $32.72 $68,060 5.5 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 220 $29.91 $33.85 $70,410 5.4 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 170 $50.62 $52.25 $108,690 3.8 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 280 $38.74 $42.10 $87,560 3.0 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 40 $28.56 $33.88 $70,480 5.7 %
  11-3042 Training and Development Managers 30 $41.20 $42.58 $88,560 5.0 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 40 $42.58 $44.33 $92,210 5.7 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 70 $39.13 $39.66 $82,490 4.2 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 80 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 40 $34.49 $33.48 $69,650 6.8 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 60 $46.28 $47.27 $98,320 7.4 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 50 $19.54 $20.98 $43,650 6.2 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 160 (4) (4) $80,420 4.1 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 120 $63.71 $66.50 $138,320 5.9 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 200 $20.18 $21.11 $43,920 2.7 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 40 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 150 $38.41 $38.31 $79,680 4.5 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 40 $34.64 $41.21 $85,720 7.7 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 120 $15.40 $22.58 $46,960 12.0 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 160 $26.38 $28.82 $59,940 6.4 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 190 $40.64 $43.99 $91,510 10.1 %
 
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 2,570 $25.06 $28.28 $58,830 2.8 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 220 $16.48 $19.48 $40,510 6.1 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 150 $24.08 $25.34 $52,700 3.5 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (7) $23.05 $25.14 $52,300 7.2 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 160 $25.92 $26.62 $55,360 5.7 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 40 $25.69 $33.99 $70,710 9.9 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 70 $24.20 $25.12 $52,240 3.9 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 70 $24.49 $25.64 $53,320 3.2 %
  13-1081 Logisticians 50 $33.74 $35.95 $74,780 10.6 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 220 $31.81 $33.82 $70,340 7.3 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 40 $21.34 $21.46 $44,640 3.2 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 330 $23.34 $24.94 $51,870 3.4 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 470 $27.32 $30.86 $64,190 4.3 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts (7) $23.61 $24.94 $51,870 3.9 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 50 $28.16 $30.06 $62,510 9.8 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 50 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  13-2072 Loan Officers 150 $24.68 $30.79 $64,040 11.7 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 40 $17.89 $17.81 $37,040 6.5 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 1,970 $35.42 $35.81 $74,480 2.9 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 270 $35.09 $36.26 $75,430 4.8 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 520 $44.33 $44.13 $91,790 2.0 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 330 $41.04 $41.52 $86,370 2.4 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 310 $21.58 $23.46 $48,790 4.7 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 150 $28.30 $29.11 $60,560 4.1 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 70 $28.01 $28.70 $59,710 4.6 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 170 $31.24 $31.76 $66,050 5.9 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 70 $32.61 $33.56 $69,810 7.0 %
  15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 50 $21.66 $27.43 $57,040 16.2 %
 
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 1,180 $35.68 $38.24 $79,530 4.5 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 180 $33.90 $34.62 $72,010 2.8 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers (7) $43.84 $49.02 $101,960 9.1 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 160 $49.39 $47.89 $99,620 7.1 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 70 $37.22 $36.09 $75,060 5.0 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 40 $34.62 $37.58 $78,180 6.0 %
  17-2199 Engineers, All Other 110 $47.18 $48.57 $101,030 5.6 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 40 $23.23 $21.03 $43,740 6.1 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 50 $24.00 $23.70 $49,300 3.0 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 80 $25.73 $26.53 $55,180 3.0 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 40 $15.55 $17.36 $36,110 11.0 %
 
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 1,340 $20.80 $23.03 $47,910 5.8 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 40 $30.92 $33.30 $69,260 1.6 %
  19-2031 Chemists 60 $20.47 $22.35 $46,480 4.8 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 150 $26.08 $26.54 $55,200 5.1 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 90 $23.76 $24.37 $50,700 3.2 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 130 $20.67 $26.59 $55,300 14.5 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians (7) $15.77 $16.58 $34,480 1.8 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 120 $11.32 $12.72 $26,460 7.0 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 50 $13.83 $17.63 $36,670 9.9 %
 
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 1,940 $18.96 $20.11 $41,820 5.1 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 110 $13.04 $14.73 $30,650 4.2 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors (7) $20.62 $22.36 $46,510 1.7 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 120 $14.92 $15.02 $31,250 3.2 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 70 $15.53 $16.21 $33,720 9.2 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 160 $14.44 $16.47 $34,270 7.9 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 80 $20.49 $21.27 $44,240 3.8 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 270 $13.13 $14.70 $30,570 5.1 %
  21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 90 $14.84 $15.24 $31,690 3.8 %
  21-2011 Clergy 40 $21.67 $29.17 $60,680 20.7 %
 
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 390 $34.36 $40.52 $84,280 6.1 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 200 $46.16 $51.88 $107,920 7.0 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 90 $20.52 $21.55 $44,820 4.0 %
 
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 8,030 $19.54 $21.69 $45,120 5.6 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 70 $25.50 $26.81 $55,770 7.0 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 490 $15.20 $14.33 $29,810 5.9 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 90 (4) (4) $46,700 9.1 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,010 (4) (4) $46,280 5.6 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 400 (4) (4) $52,330 2.5 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 70 (4) (4) $50,100 12.6 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors (7) $12.70 $17.26 $35,890 2.1 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 180 $13.24 $16.10 $33,490 13.5 %
  25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 280 (4) (4) $44,080 12.9 %
  25-4021 Librarians 100 $24.53 $25.48 $53,010 2.0 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 100 $15.20 $15.10 $31,410 5.0 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 90 $27.91 $25.25 $52,520 3.5 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 940 (4) (4) $26,440 2.5 %
  25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 30 $11.81 $11.40 $23,710 6.9 %
 
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 1,040 $20.82 $23.02 $47,870 5.2 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 50 $31.63 $31.76 $66,050 7.8 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers (7) $10.71 $10.94 $22,760 3.1 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 70 $20.78 $21.39 $44,490 3.1 %
  27-1029 Designers, All Other (7) $29.85 $27.84 $57,920 8.6 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 100 (4) (4) $36,010 17.5 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 50 $50.56 $47.44 (6) 8.4 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 80 $16.05 $17.88 $37,190 3.7 %
  27-3041 Editors 30 $22.37 $24.58 $51,140 6.9 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 40 $33.98 $33.56 $69,810 2.3 %
  27-4021 Photographers 40 $14.02 $16.91 $35,180 17.6 %
 
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 3,980 $31.00 $33.30 $69,260 4.7 %
  29-1021 Dentists, General (7) (5) $82.76 $172,140 11.0 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 150 $48.09 $46.47 $96,660 5.9 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 70 (5) $71.59 $148,910 7.2 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 60 $38.57 $37.63 $78,260 2.6 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,460 $35.73 $36.42 $75,750 8.3 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 110 $31.19 $31.04 $64,560 2.3 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 30 $32.80 $31.71 $65,960 3.0 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 90 $53.60 $53.59 $111,470 4.1 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 340 $38.93 $36.09 $75,080 10.4 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (7) $21.78 $23.02 $47,880 6.9 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 160 $16.48 $16.40 $34,110 3.9 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 90 $21.52 $21.53 $44,770 3.1 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 80 $16.97 $17.16 $35,690 3.6 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 200 $23.28 $22.15 $46,080 2.8 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 50 $12.86 $14.92 $31,040 6.5 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 50 $16.20 $16.15 $33,580 2.7 %
  29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 170 $21.77 $20.81 $43,290 10.5 %
  29-9091 Athletic Trainers (7) (4) (4) $31,310 9.2 %
 
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 2,200 $12.69 $13.92 $28,960 3.1 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 330 $9.50 $9.60 $19,960 2.0 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 650 $11.58 $11.89 $24,740 3.9 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 40 $25.31 $25.39 $52,810 6.3 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists 140 $23.45 $20.93 $43,520 6.3 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 300 $18.51 $17.38 $36,140 6.1 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 430 $14.47 $14.69 $30,550 2.4 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 40 $17.12 $18.10 $37,650 9.4 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 30 $8.68 $9.27 $19,290 3.9 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 110 $11.32 $10.78 $22,420 10.7 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 80 $17.38 $18.13 $37,720 4.7 %
 
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 1,680 $19.05 $20.90 $43,480 7.1 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 70 $26.41 $32.96 $68,550 15.7 %
  33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 40 $21.75 $21.74 $45,210 8.2 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 250 $24.77 $24.71 $51,390 11.5 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 340 $28.55 $28.73 $59,750 2.0 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 390 $10.80 $11.40 $23,720 4.0 %
  33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 220 $13.94 $14.60 $30,360 3.3 %
 
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 9,460 $8.46 $9.48 $19,720 1.4 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 80 $17.48 $18.86 $39,240 5.7 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 700 $12.80 $13.51 $28,110 2.4 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 640 $8.01 $8.22 $17,090 2.6 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 290 $12.19 $12.42 $25,840 5.4 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 880 $10.18 $10.77 $22,400 2.9 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 100 $9.92 $9.83 $20,440 4.0 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 840 $9.16 $9.59 $19,940 3.2 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 320 $8.13 $8.71 $18,110 2.7 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,980 $8.07 $8.34 $17,340 1.5 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 520 $8.36 $8.96 $18,630 2.8 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,730 $7.95 $9.02 $18,770 3.6 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (7) $9.57 $9.98 $20,760 4.2 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 520 $8.14 $8.52 $17,730 2.7 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 490 $7.84 $8.06 $16,770 2.0 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 290 $8.06 $8.92 $18,550 5.2 %
 
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 3,170 $10.62 $12.26 $25,500 3.2 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 110 $17.57 $18.00 $37,440 6.3 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 70 $19.02 $19.04 $39,610 5.7 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,070 $10.83 $11.53 $23,990 3.6 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 760 $8.53 $9.42 $19,590 5.2 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 40 $15.25 $15.32 $31,860 9.9 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 870 $10.96 $12.74 $26,510 4.5 %
  37-3013 Tree Trimmers and Pruners (7) $16.74 $18.67 $38,820 3.3 %
 
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 2,050 $9.74 $10.96 $22,790 2.8 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 70 $15.94 $17.39 $36,170 6.7 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 80 $9.81 $10.14 $21,100 2.8 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 140 $8.66 $8.97 $18,660 3.0 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 520 $8.84 $8.94 $18,600 5.0 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 180 $10.14 $10.42 $21,660 3.8 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 300 $9.82 $9.88 $20,550 2.3 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides (7) $8.94 $9.23 $19,200 3.3 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 170 $17.80 $17.27 $35,920 8.1 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 200 $10.72 $12.71 $26,440 6.2 %
 
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 10,770 $10.92 $15.40 $32,030 2.4 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 980 $16.09 $17.90 $37,230 2.6 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 200 $29.18 $31.66 $65,850 4.8 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 3,230 $9.30 $10.89 $22,660 2.9 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 420 $11.47 $13.45 $27,970 6.9 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 180 $11.80 $13.45 $27,980 5.0 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,800 $9.38 $12.02 $24,990 4.6 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 50 $28.94 $30.67 $63,790 8.8 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 100 $22.40 $33.63 $69,960 14.9 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 130 $27.21 $35.69 $74,240 13.6 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 80 $13.03 $13.31 $27,680 3.7 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 200 $25.06 $27.79 $57,800 5.2 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 250 $28.66 $34.65 $72,080 7.9 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 780 $23.35 $25.94 $53,950 4.4 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 100 $8.13 $8.29 $17,240 3.0 %
  41-9021 Real Estate Brokers 30 $45.50 $51.30 $106,700 18.1 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers 50 $41.43 $46.39 $96,490 16.0 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 70 $13.57 $13.52 $28,120 6.0 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 70 $12.39 $15.44 $32,120 7.5 %
 
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 14,810 $14.24 $15.14 $31,490 1.4 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 980 $19.56 $20.88 $43,440 2.1 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 70 $11.27 $11.28 $23,460 3.5 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 130 $14.83 $16.26 $33,820 6.8 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 240 $13.95 $14.39 $29,930 2.4 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,510 $16.28 $16.57 $34,460 1.6 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 130 $17.84 $18.09 $37,620 2.2 %
  43-3071 Tellers 560 $10.69 $11.25 $23,400 1.1 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 740 $15.47 $15.69 $32,640 2.4 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 180 $9.03 $10.40 $21,620 5.6 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 240 $8.32 $8.88 $18,480 6.1 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 40 $21.33 $21.01 $43,700 3.3 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks (7) $18.21 $19.12 $39,760 8.5 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 80 $15.94 $16.26 $33,820 3.7 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 350 $12.11 $12.81 $26,640 3.1 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 110 $16.74 $17.12 $35,600 2.5 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 900 $12.87 $13.54 $28,150 4.8 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks (7) $12.39 $12.86 $26,760 2.9 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 100 $15.46 $15.97 $33,220 3.8 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 60 $11.53 $12.63 $26,270 5.7 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 120 $12.95 $14.24 $29,630 4.0 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 40 $25.51 $24.46 $50,880 5.7 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 50 $19.51 $19.48 $40,520 (7)
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 300 $21.72 $21.32 $44,340 (7)
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 30 $19.02 $18.39 $38,250 (7)
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 90 $19.82 $20.02 $41,650 2.6 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 680 $11.00 $12.17 $25,310 2.7 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,030 $10.88 $12.03 $25,030 3.0 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 40 $18.19 $16.25 $33,800 5.1 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,050 $19.02 $19.78 $41,150 2.2 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 170 $23.79 $22.55 $46,900 5.2 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 210 $12.52 $13.03 $27,090 7.4 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,060 $14.15 $14.52 $30,200 1.9 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 90 $19.18 $19.01 $39,540 2.5 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 90 $13.02 $13.68 $28,440 4.5 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 80 $17.57 $19.16 $39,850 7.0 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,040 $12.31 $12.59 $26,190 1.7 %
  43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 270 $9.71 $10.49 $21,820 5.1 %
 
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 890 $8.28 $10.49 $21,820 7.4 %
  45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 70 $18.08 $21.62 $44,980 10.2 %
  45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 100 $8.76 $9.28 $19,300 2.7 %
  45-2099 Agricultural Workers, All Other 40 $11.92 $11.92 $24,790 4.2 %
 
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 3,580 $20.51 $21.91 $45,580 2.7 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 300 $31.44 $31.66 $65,860 3.5 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 40 $23.00 $22.17 $46,110 6.8 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 510 $22.25 $21.90 $45,550 3.7 %
  47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters 50 $20.85 $21.35 $44,410 7.6 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 110 $18.04 $17.73 $36,880 4.6 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 500 $15.70 $16.19 $33,670 4.3 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (7) $15.34 $16.99 $35,340 7.0 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 280 $27.43 $26.36 $54,830 3.4 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 100 $15.98 $18.04 $37,530 9.8 %
  47-2111 Electricians 250 $28.00 $28.13 $58,500 4.1 %
  47-2121 Glaziers (7) $15.67 $16.27 $33,830 5.1 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 160 $18.13 $19.45 $40,460 4.7 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 450 $24.14 $24.62 $51,220 6.0 %
  47-2161 Plasterers and Stucco Masons 40 $22.91 $21.42 $44,560 6.8 %
  47-2181 Roofers 170 $20.09 $20.10 $41,810 3.1 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 30 $30.24 $27.75 $57,720 6.3 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 50 $11.85 $12.70 $26,410 11.3 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters (7) $14.93 $14.74 $30,650 5.2 %
  47-3014 Helpers—Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 30 $12.80 $12.80 $26,620 5.6 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (7) $14.14 $15.08 $31,380 14.3 %
 
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 3,180 $18.77 $19.40 $40,340 2.1 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 290 $25.84 $26.68 $55,490 2.6 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 220 $19.31 $18.84 $39,190 7.3 %
  49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers (7) $22.07 $21.20 $44,100 9.7 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 90 $20.56 $20.38 $42,390 5.4 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 470 $17.37 $18.54 $38,570 3.1 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 130 $19.55 $19.32 $40,190 6.4 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 50 $24.65 $24.45 $50,860 3.1 %
  49-3051 Motorboat Mechanics (7) $18.81 $18.97 $39,460 3.6 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 150 $28.12 $25.14 $52,290 5.4 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 60 $20.53 $20.82 $43,300 2.5 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 980 $15.64 $15.83 $32,930 2.8 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 100 $24.73 $24.26 $50,460 3.0 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 80 $11.77 $16.79 $34,930 12.6 %
 
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 4,680 $12.94 $14.96 $31,120 3.1 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 340 $20.27 $22.09 $45,940 2.9 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 450 $16.42 $16.67 $34,670 6.8 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 260 $12.56 $13.06 $27,160 3.2 %
  51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 50 $13.32 $14.00 $29,110 6.4 %
  51-3011 Bakers 200 $11.53 $11.28 $23,460 2.5 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 200 $19.10 $17.55 $36,500 6.1 %
  51-4041 Machinists 160 $22.21 $22.33 $46,440 5.6 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 60 $14.46 $16.71 $34,750 4.2 %
  51-5021 Job Printers 30 $16.38 $16.67 $34,680 7.1 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers (7) $10.42 $12.07 $25,100 8.8 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 70 $11.99 $14.41 $29,960 7.0 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 120 $9.47 $9.82 $20,430 3.6 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 70 $9.88 $10.77 $22,400 6.4 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 120 $17.31 $17.43 $36,240 2.9 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 30 $29.23 $26.40 $54,920 10.0 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 120 $13.80 $15.24 $31,700 3.2 %
  51-9071 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (7) $15.76 $15.56 $32,370 6.5 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 920 $10.04 $10.57 $21,990 3.0 %
  51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 50 $24.88 $23.97 $49,850 3.4 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 150 $9.04 $9.59 $19,950 3.7 %
  51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 180 $10.57 $12.29 $25,570 14.2 %
 
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 5,860 $11.36 $12.94 $26,910 2.8 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 110 $20.41 $21.05 $43,770 4.3 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 100 $24.68 $24.51 $50,980 3.1 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 310 $13.71 $13.89 $28,890 5.5 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 310 $10.85 $13.26 $27,580 8.2 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 720 $17.09 $16.79 $34,920 3.1 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 780 $12.84 $13.35 $27,770 2.5 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 150 $11.04 $10.97 $22,820 3.0 %
  53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 50 $9.12 $9.70 $20,170 6.4 %
  53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 60 $8.33 $9.64 $20,050 8.8 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 40 $8.31 $9.07 $18,860 5.2 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 440 $14.54 $14.50 $30,150 3.0 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 240 $9.20 $9.81 $20,410 4.8 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,060 $9.92 $10.74 $22,350 3.5 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 160 $9.10 $10.64 $22,130 9.2 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 990 $8.15 $8.66 $18,020 2.3 %

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