May 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Tuscaloosa, AL 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 Tuscaloosa, AL MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Alabama. 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 Tuscaloosa, AL 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 77,220 $11.95 $14.53 $30,220 1.8 %
 
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 3,090 $28.98 $33.77 $70,250 1.8 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 130 $50.98 $53.52 $111,330 5.8 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,040 $31.70 $38.16 $79,380 3.2 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 80 $30.73 $36.19 $75,280 8.3 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 100 $24.79 $31.65 $65,840 8.9 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 40 $24.37 $26.12 $54,320 4.8 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 60 $24.83 $27.31 $56,810 5.9 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 70 $27.09 $30.29 $63,010 5.1 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 210 $29.74 $32.29 $67,170 4.2 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 30 $33.35 $37.36 $77,720 6.1 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 70 $29.85 $37.25 $77,480 5.1 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 30 $25.28 $27.80 $57,820 5.4 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 170 $24.72 $25.70 $53,460 4.6 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 40 $18.67 $18.77 $39,050 10.4 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 60 $34.54 $36.37 $75,650 4.1 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 60 $16.42 $16.57 $34,470 4.0 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 30 $14.05 $15.98 $33,250 8.3 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 120 $34.14 $36.48 $75,870 3.3 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 30 $27.11 $33.13 $68,910 16.6 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 70 $16.16 $16.90 $35,160 2.8 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 140 $30.13 $31.37 $65,240 3.6 %
 
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 1,680 $20.07 $22.80 $47,430 3.5 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 30 $13.88 $15.63 $32,520 12.9 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 110 $19.82 $21.30 $44,300 6.8 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 50 $19.58 $20.73 $43,120 3.0 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 110 $19.79 $20.25 $42,110 3.5 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 50 $16.08 $17.43 $36,240 4.0 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 30 $16.67 $18.90 $39,320 5.8 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 60 $19.39 $18.64 $38,780 7.7 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 80 $20.31 $19.61 $40,780 7.8 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 140 $28.53 $36.63 $76,190 12.2 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 140 $24.84 $24.90 $51,800 8.1 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 350 $18.93 $20.67 $42,990 4.3 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 240 $20.80 $23.96 $49,830 5.4 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 30 $22.20 $23.31 $48,480 4.7 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 90 $9.29 $12.51 $26,010 16.3 %
 
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 570 $20.73 $23.45 $48,780 5.9 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 150 $21.15 $27.58 $57,370 10.3 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications (7) $34.36 $34.80 $72,390 15.2 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 150 $18.28 $18.93 $39,370 4.3 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 100 $24.58 $24.78 $51,540 4.4 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 960 $20.75 $22.55 $46,910 4.7 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 80 $17.61 $18.51 $38,490 6.4 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 110 $21.25 $22.53 $46,850 4.5 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 40 $32.11 $32.06 $66,690 3.3 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 80 $30.74 $31.44 $65,400 2.7 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 50 $28.44 $28.15 $58,550 4.8 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 60 $15.21 $14.63 $30,430 4.7 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 80 $12.95 $12.70 $26,410 5.3 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 90 $22.03 $26.74 $55,620 6.9 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 140 $9.77 $12.32 $25,620 8.2 %
 
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 450 $19.50 $22.40 $46,600 6.5 %
  19-1032 Foresters 40 $14.65 $16.70 $34,730 3.9 %
  19-2031 Chemists 40 $16.54 $20.10 $41,810 8.9 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 30 $20.46 $23.74 $49,380 11.4 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 80 $26.28 $26.81 $55,770 9.7 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 30 $25.44 $41.78 $86,910 21.9 %
 
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 820 $12.56 $14.15 $29,440 5.6 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 100 $16.73 $16.75 $34,840 8.8 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 70 $12.57 $13.52 $28,110 5.8 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 100 $13.41 $15.06 $31,320 2.5 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 280 $9.52 $11.24 $23,390 5.2 %
  21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 40 $24.80 $23.90 $49,700 5.9 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 130 $12.26 $13.11 $27,260 12.1 %
 
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 360 $25.53 $33.97 $70,670 8.3 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 240 $33.65 $43.74 $90,970 10.8 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (7) $15.28 $14.56 $30,280 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 4,820 $17.18 $18.03 $37,500 10.1 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 190 $7.31 $7.91 $16,450 4.5 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School (7) (4) (4) $39,590 2.5 %
  25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 140 (4) (4) $27,160 5.1 %
  25-4021 Librarians (7) $15.75 $14.60 $30,370 14.9 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 580 (4) (4) $13,410 3.9 %
 
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 730 $13.43 $16.61 $34,560 6.5 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 60 $9.27 $9.51 $19,780 8.5 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 60 $13.45 $14.60 $30,360 3.4 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 30 $11.11 $11.06 $23,010 7.8 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 200 (4) (4) $42,890 24.9 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 50 $16.71 $18.05 $37,550 3.1 %
  27-3041 Editors 90 $17.32 $20.90 $43,480 6.1 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 5,310 $17.47 $21.00 $43,690 3.2 %
  29-1021 Dentists, General 30 $62.22 $67.32 $140,020 11.6 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 40 $19.99 $20.80 $43,270 4.1 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 240 $39.49 $35.83 $74,530 3.7 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 60 (5) $75.37 $156,780 10.3 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 30 $28.88 $27.83 $57,890 5.1 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 120 $26.03 $27.23 $56,640 8.3 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 40 $20.29 $20.97 $43,610 1.9 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 50 $18.21 $17.92 $37,260 4.4 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 120 $19.54 $19.33 $40,200 3.5 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 50 $9.55 $9.80 $20,380 9.7 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 240 $9.82 $10.27 $21,360 3.6 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,110 $12.74 $12.87 $26,780 1.8 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 120 $9.89 $10.85 $22,580 5.7 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 40 $19.31 $20.45 $42,540 6.9 %
 
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 2,190 $8.19 $9.23 $19,200 3.9 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 560 $6.52 $7.20 $14,980 4.4 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 840 $8.15 $8.93 $18,580 6.3 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 60 $19.46 $19.87 $41,320 7.8 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants (7) $10.59 $10.61 $22,080 2.2 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 100 $10.17 $10.23 $21,270 1.9 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 110 $12.71 $12.64 $26,290 1.7 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 60 $12.37 $13.16 $27,370 3.2 %
 
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 1,240 $15.58 $15.20 $31,610 3.0 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 410 $16.52 $16.98 $35,330 2.9 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 240 $9.51 $10.14 $21,090 3.5 %
 
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 6,990 $6.65 $7.24 $15,050 1.9 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 60 $10.42 $12.68 $26,360 9.1 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 510 $11.59 $12.03 $25,030 2.3 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 270 $6.64 $6.70 $13,930 2.2 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 480 $6.62 $7.21 $15,000 5.6 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 490 $8.26 $8.36 $17,380 2.0 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 240 $6.28 $6.34 $13,200 4.7 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 380 $6.92 $7.18 $14,940 3.6 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 170 $6.62 $6.91 $14,370 3.0 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,740 $6.84 $7.03 $14,620 5.1 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (7) $6.47 $6.86 $14,280 4.3 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,710 $6.11 $6.01 $12,490 1.9 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 240 $7.04 $7.11 $14,790 4.1 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 110 $6.07 $6.00 $12,480 3.3 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 220 $6.39 $6.47 $13,470 2.0 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 200 $7.50 $7.32 $15,220 3.6 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 2,420 $7.77 $8.49 $17,660 2.3 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 70 $13.80 $14.49 $30,140 4.6 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 30 $17.28 $18.73 $38,960 7.3 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,090 $7.86 $8.21 $17,080 2.8 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 590 $6.48 $6.72 $13,980 2.4 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 80 $9.44 $10.62 $22,090 6.2 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 440 $8.13 $8.74 $18,170 2.8 %
  37-3013 Tree Trimmers and Pruners (7) $11.36 $12.10 $25,170 4.8 %
 
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 1,140 $7.07 $8.78 $18,250 3.8 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 60 $11.30 $14.73 $30,640 14.2 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 50 $6.83 $7.30 $15,180 8.6 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 30 $6.82 $7.55 $15,700 14.0 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 220 $10.32 $10.94 $22,750 8.6 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 270 $6.43 $6.64 $13,810 3.9 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 130 $6.78 $6.72 $13,980 4.4 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 80 $8.31 $9.83 $20,440 3.3 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 60 $11.00 $10.53 $21,910 5.8 %
  39-9041 Residential Advisors 50 $6.92 $7.97 $16,590 6.9 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 7,520 $8.56 $11.75 $24,440 3.1 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 790 $13.75 $16.23 $33,760 3.7 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 120 $21.27 $25.21 $52,440 11.5 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 2,320 $6.92 $7.14 $14,850 2.1 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 290 $7.80 $9.51 $19,780 7.9 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 270 $8.16 $9.89 $20,570 8.1 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,560 $8.44 $9.72 $20,210 3.1 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 80 $13.28 $15.93 $33,130 15.6 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 140 $20.05 $25.53 $53,100 11.1 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 70 $19.32 $20.24 $42,100 11.4 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 50 $18.32 $28.62 $59,530 14.3 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 610 $18.90 $21.52 $44,770 4.3 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 50 $9.40 $10.57 $21,990 1.8 %
 
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 11,530 $10.83 $11.79 $24,510 1.6 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 790 $17.28 $18.47 $38,420 2.4 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 120 $9.08 $9.40 $19,560 4.1 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 350 $8.78 $9.99 $20,770 5.9 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 410 $12.16 $12.26 $25,500 3.2 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 940 $12.32 $12.94 $26,910 2.3 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 100 $14.05 $13.62 $28,320 2.3 %
  43-3071 Tellers 330 $9.01 $9.07 $18,870 3.4 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 50 $14.48 $14.23 $29,590 2.1 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 500 $11.15 $12.64 $26,280 5.8 %
  43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 30 $16.26 $16.18 $33,660 5.2 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 100 $8.98 $9.70 $20,170 4.1 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 150 $6.73 $6.77 $14,080 3.7 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical (7) $11.54 $10.77 $22,400 4.9 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 120 $12.20 $12.50 $25,990 3.1 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 80 $10.03 $10.53 $21,900 3.6 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 70 $13.66 $14.43 $30,010 4.1 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 510 $9.26 $9.35 $19,460 2.2 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 170 $14.12 $14.66 $30,500 2.6 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 110 $6.82 $8.32 $17,310 7.3 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 60 $13.37 $14.31 $29,760 7.0 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 40 $18.78 $18.46 $38,400 (7)
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 170 $20.84 $20.18 $41,970 (7)
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 50 $18.46 $16.77 $34,870 (7)
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 160 $13.20 $14.97 $31,140 6.3 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 280 $11.93 $12.41 $25,820 3.3 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,070 $7.76 $8.53 $17,750 3.8 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 330 $15.57 $15.95 $33,170 1.9 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 160 $12.41 $12.92 $26,880 4.3 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries (7) $11.83 $11.59 $24,110 3.3 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,560 $11.16 $11.22 $23,330 1.6 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 80 $12.11 $13.34 $27,740 5.0 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 140 $8.20 $8.99 $18,700 4.8 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 50 $9.52 $10.15 $21,110 6.5 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (7) $13.22 $13.43 $27,930 3.0 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 40 $8.09 $8.94 $18,600 5.7 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,570 $9.37 $9.73 $20,240 2.4 %
  43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 90 $10.09 $11.63 $24,180 5.4 %
 
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 140 $12.78 $12.66 $26,340 6.3 %
  45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators (7) $12.69 $12.36 $25,710 10.7 %
 
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 6,980 $12.96 $13.91 $28,920 2.3 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 680 $19.42 $20.85 $43,380 2.6 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 90 $14.80 $15.56 $32,370 6.8 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 760 $14.29 $13.95 $29,020 2.9 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 170 $12.13 $11.80 $24,550 9.1 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,250 $9.23 $9.40 $19,560 2.7 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 1,140 $13.04 $13.44 $27,950 2.8 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 80 $11.69 $11.09 $23,060 10.8 %
  47-2111 Electricians 490 $17.64 $17.83 $37,090 4.3 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 290 $15.14 $14.93 $31,060 6.9 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers 60 $12.05 $12.39 $25,780 7.5 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 350 $18.24 $17.98 $37,400 3.5 %
  47-2181 Roofers 100 $11.38 $11.59 $24,110 6.0 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 190 $12.84 $13.79 $28,680 4.5 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters (7) $11.02 $11.16 $23,220 5.2 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 50 $8.70 $9.31 $19,360 5.9 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 170 $8.77 $8.71 $18,120 5.6 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (7) $10.06 $10.47 $21,780 4.3 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 60 $17.46 $18.14 $37,730 8.0 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 170 $10.11 $10.56 $21,970 1.7 %
  47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (7) $10.53 $11.53 $23,980 7.6 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 3,600 $15.05 $16.09 $33,470 2.0 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 370 $24.04 $24.62 $51,210 2.3 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 80 $12.86 $13.59 $28,270 7.5 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 50 $13.80 $16.54 $34,400 7.7 %
  49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 30 $18.27 $17.30 $35,970 6.0 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (7) $20.90 $20.77 $43,190 6.6 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 110 $17.35 $20.11 $41,830 7.6 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 470 $12.23 $12.96 $26,950 6.9 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 190 $12.51 $13.29 $27,640 3.5 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 310 $14.36 $15.10 $31,410 5.2 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (7) $10.14 $10.04 $20,890 3.1 %
  49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 60 $20.65 $20.19 $42,000 5.5 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 110 $14.76 $14.63 $30,420 6.1 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 200 $18.04 $18.60 $38,690 3.6 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 780 $13.46 $14.08 $29,290 3.3 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 90 $15.78 $15.48 $32,190 5.4 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (7) $15.88 $15.84 $32,940 5.0 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 100 $10.24 $11.00 $22,880 7.1 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 100 $12.22 $12.30 $25,570 5.5 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 7,890 $13.57 $14.76 $30,700 3.1 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 520 $22.72 $24.36 $50,660 2.9 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 840 $12.42 $15.75 $32,770 16.1 %
  51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other (7) $13.35 $13.79 $28,690 2.3 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 50 $10.18 $10.97 $22,810 3.7 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 50 $10.83 $11.30 $23,500 2.1 %
  51-4041 Machinists 100 $17.51 $16.58 $34,490 4.4 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 290 $14.26 $14.35 $29,840 1.9 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 210 $7.71 $8.01 $16,660 4.0 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 70 $8.84 $8.73 $18,150 5.8 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators (7) $6.57 $8.56 $17,800 4.3 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (7) $12.14 $12.24 $25,460 2.2 %
  51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 40 $9.69 $11.41 $23,730 11.2 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 110 $9.84 $10.13 $21,070 3.9 %
  51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers 110 $22.79 $22.39 $46,570 5.3 %
  51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 50 $11.47 $12.88 $26,790 8.4 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 130 $16.99 $16.81 $34,960 4.4 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 540 $13.27 $13.44 $27,950 4.6 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 130 $8.71 $10.08 $20,970 7.7 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $14.66 $12.84 $26,710 6.3 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 500 $11.48 $10.94 $22,760 6.9 %
  51-9199 Production Workers, All Other (7) $14.00 $16.23 $33,760 2.2 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 6,790 $10.51 $11.82 $24,580 3.7 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 70 $17.41 $18.99 $39,500 3.7 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 210 $16.58 $17.70 $36,820 4.8 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School (7) $6.27 $6.20 $12,890 5.5 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 350 $6.80 $10.68 $22,220 20.2 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,450 $12.52 $14.01 $29,150 6.5 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 550 $10.64 $12.08 $25,120 6.8 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 40 $12.75 $15.08 $31,370 20.7 %
  53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 50 $12.68 $12.55 $26,110 3.9 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 50 $13.72 $15.75 $32,750 7.2 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 120 $13.34 $13.82 $28,740 4.1 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 510 $11.70 $12.57 $26,140 5.5 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 330 $10.08 $11.92 $24,800 13.7 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,550 $10.25 $10.81 $22,480 3.9 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 210 $6.49 $6.94 $14,440 4.6 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 100 $10.94 $11.46 $23,850 4.9 %

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