May 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA 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 Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Iowa. 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 Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA 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 70,140 $12.13 $14.81 $30,810 2.1 %
 
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 2,410 $30.32 $35.16 $73,130 2.0 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 80 $58.47 $61.78 $128,490 5.3 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 600 $36.17 $44.57 $92,710 3.5 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 40 $29.14 $32.63 $67,870 8.4 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 110 $23.82 $25.46 $52,950 3.7 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 120 $31.94 $35.09 $72,990 3.8 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 140 $26.51 $27.88 $58,000 3.0 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 60 $34.75 $34.79 $72,360 3.6 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 180 $33.24 $39.14 $81,410 6.7 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 120 $39.21 $37.16 $77,290 3.8 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 40 $31.88 $31.81 $66,170 3.1 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 30 $30.98 $33.91 $70,540 6.3 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 70 $26.69 $31.46 $65,440 8.1 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 80 (4) (4) $88,760 10.8 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 60 $15.76 $17.24 $35,860 4.6 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 160 $27.29 $27.75 $57,730 2.0 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 120 $19.43 $20.98 $43,640 2.8 %
 
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 2,030 $19.35 $21.48 $44,690 2.8 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 100 $17.25 $18.49 $38,470 5.6 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (7) $16.89 $19.31 $40,160 5.1 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 50 $22.38 $21.37 $44,440 8.1 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 80 $19.06 $19.81 $41,200 4.0 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 70 $17.24 $19.65 $40,870 3.1 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 40 $18.99 $19.85 $41,280 4.5 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 80 $18.13 $19.11 $39,760 3.0 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 80 $6.80 $14.04 $29,200 16.1 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 70 $28.20 $27.31 $56,800 5.0 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 600 $20.33 $22.78 $47,380 6.9 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 340 $20.86 $22.54 $46,880 5.9 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate (7) $19.28 $20.43 $42,500 3.2 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 60 $16.57 $17.59 $36,580 3.4 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 30 $33.73 $54.71 $113,790 12.9 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 30 $13.56 $13.81 $28,720 4.7 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 120 $17.33 $20.10 $41,810 8.7 %
 
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 640 $20.47 $20.89 $43,460 3.0 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 90 $24.10 $23.49 $48,860 2.6 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 50 $20.62 $20.77 $43,200 6.3 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 220 $15.32 $16.16 $33,610 3.3 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 100 $23.37 $24.32 $50,580 2.6 %
 
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 (7) (7) (7) (7) (7)
  17-2051 Civil Engineers (7) $26.94 $27.08 $56,330 2.5 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 100 $17.39 $18.71 $38,920 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 200 $18.65 $20.78 $43,220 5.5 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts (7) $15.68 $17.16 $35,690 7.2 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 60 $24.41 $25.22 $52,460 10.0 %
 
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 930 $18.19 $17.61 $36,640 4.0 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 30 $15.95 $16.06 $33,400 2.7 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 80 $19.99 $21.52 $44,760 8.5 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors (7) $21.76 $22.04 $45,850 4.7 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 120 $19.02 $20.32 $42,260 6.0 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 70 $14.68 $16.09 $33,460 5.3 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (7) $9.39 $11.65 $24,230 10.6 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 150 $9.94 $10.50 $21,840 4.0 %
  21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 40 $15.36 $15.74 $32,730 3.6 %
 
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 270 $23.19 $29.80 $61,980 10.0 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 110 $32.24 $41.83 $87,000 14.2 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 50 $16.57 $16.64 $34,610 4.8 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (7) $13.97 $15.27 $31,770 7.5 %
 
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 4,510 $15.45 $16.41 $34,130 5.1 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 100 $9.38 $12.45 $25,900 15.5 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 40 (4) (4) $52,580 22.3 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 310 (4) (4) $43,530 18.5 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 430 (4) (4) $36,410 2.6 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 470 (4) (4) $35,630 5.1 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School (7) (4) (4) $57,370 5.8 %
  25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 80 (4) (4) $30,270 7.5 %
  25-4021 Librarians 50 $20.65 $23.42 $48,710 17.3 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 80 $15.38 $15.72 $32,690 5.3 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 800 (4) (4) $14,830 3.5 %
 
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 710 $13.66 $16.63 $34,590 6.7 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers (7) $6.84 $7.57 $15,740 12.4 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 100 $15.96 $19.10 $39,740 6.8 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 30 $9.33 $9.35 $19,450 4.7 %
  27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 60 $8.97 $9.16 $19,050 8.7 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 50 $16.94 $20.43 $42,500 8.8 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 40 $13.69 $19.23 $40,000 12.4 %
  27-4021 Photographers 40 $13.61 $13.52 $28,120 3.2 %
 
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 3,900 $19.37 $24.98 $51,960 3.4 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 40 $17.21 $17.55 $36,510 2.9 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 120 $39.64 $37.89 $78,810 2.3 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 110 $62.79 $65.01 $135,210 8.7 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists (7) (5) $85.67 $178,190 11.0 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 50 $32.94 $32.58 $67,770 5.6 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,440 $21.03 $21.06 $43,810 2.5 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 60 $25.92 $26.03 $54,140 1.9 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 50 $14.15 $16.33 $33,970 13.3 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 160 $18.82 $18.13 $37,700 3.4 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 90 $22.82 $22.86 $47,540 6.5 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 100 $17.61 $17.57 $36,550 1.6 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 100 $13.90 $13.71 $28,510 6.5 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 170 $10.06 $10.26 $21,350 2.5 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 600 $13.97 $13.97 $29,070 1.7 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 60 $13.15 $13.70 $28,490 4.3 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 1,740 $10.17 $10.41 $21,660 1.4 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 410 $8.73 $9.07 $18,860 2.4 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 770 $10.11 $10.20 $21,220 1.4 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants (7) $12.18 $11.95 $24,870 2.0 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 50 $10.66 $11.17 $23,220 6.7 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 90 $13.05 $13.06 $27,160 2.1 %
 
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 840 $16.83 $16.94 $35,240 3.9 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 280 $13.12 $13.54 $28,150 5.3 %
 
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 6,750 $6.74 $7.32 $15,230 1.6 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 30 $11.11 $14.66 $30,490 10.1 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 480 $10.00 $11.32 $23,540 3.4 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 380 $7.16 $7.08 $14,720 4.3 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 230 $9.45 $9.43 $19,620 2.3 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 520 $7.70 $7.73 $16,080 3.2 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 70 $6.58 $6.95 $14,460 4.5 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 350 $7.79 $7.85 $16,320 2.7 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 470 $6.65 $6.96 $14,470 5.1 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,630 $6.62 $6.96 $14,470 3.2 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 180 $6.33 $6.42 $13,350 3.3 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,540 $6.18 $6.23 $12,960 2.5 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 120 $8.06 $7.98 $16,590 3.5 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 160 $6.59 $6.67 $13,870 2.7 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 260 $6.36 $6.66 $13,850 4.8 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 210 $6.25 $6.37 $13,250 3.6 %
  35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 90 $7.91 $8.15 $16,950 2.5 %
 
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 2,240 $8.63 $9.61 $19,980 2.6 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 90 $14.55 $15.06 $31,330 5.7 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,480 $8.37 $9.06 $18,840 2.9 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 330 $8.71 $8.59 $17,860 2.1 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 240 $9.94 $10.56 $21,970 5.8 %
  37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 30 $13.40 $13.52 $28,120 5.2 %
 
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 2,060 $7.52 $8.26 $17,190 2.7 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 60 $12.92 $13.62 $28,320 5.9 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 220 $9.61 $10.29 $21,390 4.5 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 500 $6.37 $6.49 $13,490 3.6 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 690 $8.58 $8.89 $18,500 2.7 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 100 $6.49 $7.25 $15,080 9.7 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 110 $6.98 $8.37 $17,400 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 7,300 $9.33 $12.53 $26,050 2.7 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 660 $14.13 $16.27 $33,830 3.0 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 110 $21.52 $22.99 $47,820 5.7 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 1,750 $7.24 $7.41 $15,420 1.6 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 240 $8.00 $8.79 $18,290 7.7 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 140 $11.76 $11.80 $24,540 3.5 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,750 $8.60 $10.08 $20,960 3.6 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 110 $15.76 $16.35 $34,000 5.0 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 110 $23.41 $33.69 $70,070 9.7 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 140 $16.91 $20.32 $42,260 11.0 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 60 $10.01 $10.99 $22,860 7.2 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 80 $19.76 $20.17 $41,950 5.8 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 230 $20.68 $23.93 $49,780 6.9 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 470 $19.78 $23.08 $48,010 5.2 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 150 $12.29 $14.22 $29,580 6.3 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents (7) $16.40 $22.27 $46,320 10.5 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 100 $8.85 $10.02 $20,840 7.1 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 170 $15.00 $16.88 $35,110 9.7 %
 
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 11,900 $11.04 $11.92 $24,800 1.6 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 570 $16.75 $17.45 $36,290 2.1 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 60 $9.76 $9.62 $20,020 3.3 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 390 $11.81 $11.77 $24,490 2.4 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 130 $12.58 $13.01 $27,060 4.3 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 990 $11.90 $12.37 $25,720 2.2 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 110 $12.91 $12.99 $27,020 2.9 %
  43-3071 Tellers 680 $9.39 $9.67 $20,100 1.9 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,090 $11.39 $11.93 $24,820 2.4 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 40 $11.09 $11.12 $23,120 3.6 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 140 $6.94 $7.23 $15,030 7.8 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 70 $10.46 $10.66 $22,170 4.5 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 40 $10.60 $11.03 $22,940 12.0 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 50 $12.15 $12.18 $25,340 2.5 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 180 $11.03 $11.73 $24,400 2.8 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 70 $13.22 $13.95 $29,020 2.8 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 530 $10.26 $10.21 $21,230 1.8 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 110 $8.18 $8.63 $17,960 4.9 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 50 $8.40 $8.74 $18,190 3.2 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 80 $14.80 $14.65 $30,470 2.9 %
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 150 $22.02 $21.48 $44,670 (7)
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 130 $18.91 $17.88 $37,180 (7)
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 460 $10.29 $10.95 $22,770 2.3 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,240 $8.26 $9.80 $20,370 6.1 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 60 $11.52 $14.01 $29,130 10.7 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 500 $15.37 $15.76 $32,770 1.3 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 100 $12.06 $11.77 $24,480 4.8 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 330 $10.50 $10.87 $22,620 2.9 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 850 $12.25 $12.49 $25,990 4.5 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 70 $12.31 $14.50 $30,170 5.7 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 120 $9.67 $9.96 $20,720 4.1 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 160 $8.50 $9.60 $19,960 6.9 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 160 $11.03 $11.91 $24,760 5.5 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,480 $10.21 $10.41 $21,650 2.3 %
 
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 2,680 $14.18 $15.28 $31,790 2.6 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 190 $20.67 $21.38 $44,470 2.4 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 50 $19.16 $19.30 $40,140 4.4 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 420 $14.15 $14.82 $30,820 3.6 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 230 $11.64 $11.76 $24,450 2.4 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 230 $10.54 $10.66 $22,170 2.6 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 70 $15.59 $15.83 $32,920 3.1 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 50 $13.61 $13.45 $27,970 2.3 %
  47-2111 Electricians 320 $21.58 $20.57 $42,780 5.4 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 110 $13.65 $13.30 $27,670 5.6 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers 40 $22.88 $21.83 $45,410 12.6 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 160 $16.67 $17.43 $36,250 5.5 %
  47-2181 Roofers 80 $11.74 $12.55 $26,100 9.3 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 70 $19.34 $17.28 $35,940 7.9 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers (7) $13.54 $15.36 $31,950 5.1 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 40 $14.36 $14.43 $30,010 5.7 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters (7) $9.44 $9.26 $19,250 5.2 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians (7) $10.90 $11.98 $24,920 3.7 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 40 $9.97 $9.45 $19,650 12.6 %
 
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 2,590 $15.73 $16.52 $34,370 2.8 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 220 $19.96 $21.07 $43,830 2.5 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 50 $11.89 $14.17 $29,480 13.2 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 40 $20.14 $21.02 $43,720 2.9 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 50 $10.45 $11.78 $24,500 8.0 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 370 $14.97 $16.46 $34,230 6.6 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 200 $14.54 $14.69 $30,550 3.3 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 50 $15.15 $15.20 $31,610 2.4 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 160 $13.66 $15.29 $31,800 8.5 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 50 $19.26 $19.01 $39,540 2.5 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 770 $16.22 $16.80 $34,950 6.5 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 50 $14.91 $14.55 $30,260 10.2 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (7) $17.55 $16.97 $35,290 10.2 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 30 $9.18 $9.66 $20,080 5.1 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 50 $10.23 $10.93 $22,740 8.8 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 10,810 $13.96 $15.24 $31,690 6.0 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 900 $29.91 $26.96 $56,070 5.9 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 30 $14.35 $13.87 $28,860 2.6 %
  51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 120 $11.87 $13.06 $27,160 12.9 %
  51-3011 Bakers 50 $8.98 $9.42 $19,600 2.4 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 40 $12.07 $11.64 $24,200 4.8 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 50 $16.62 $18.58 $38,650 10.2 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $13.22 $13.63 $28,350 2.5 %
  51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $16.37 $16.88 $35,110 3.0 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 50 $15.23 $15.31 $31,840 2.4 %
  51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $17.18 $17.04 $35,450 5.6 %
  51-4062 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 70 $22.26 $24.17 $50,280 3.7 %
  51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 120 $16.51 $16.72 $34,780 3.8 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 100 $23.33 $22.30 $46,390 7.8 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 320 $16.42 $18.37 $38,200 10.0 %
  51-5011 Bindery Workers 60 $7.14 $8.44 $17,560 5.0 %
  51-5021 Job Printers 120 $11.52 $11.73 $24,400 4.9 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 40 $15.18 $15.49 $32,210 9.7 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 40 $14.15 $14.33 $29,800 6.3 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 90 $8.73 $8.95 $18,620 2.7 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 40 $10.32 $10.71 $22,270 4.0 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 100 $12.41 $12.46 $25,920 10.1 %
  51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 90 $10.91 $11.24 $23,380 4.7 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 290 $19.40 $17.66 $36,740 3.5 %
  51-9082 Medical Appliance Technicians 40 $12.96 $13.97 $29,050 2.4 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $13.24 $12.67 $26,350 5.0 %
  51-9131 Photographic Process Workers (7) $6.78 $7.23 $15,050 3.7 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators (7) $8.22 $8.54 $17,760 2.4 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 290 $10.71 $11.22 $23,330 2.3 %
 
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 4,750 $11.91 $12.89 $26,810 2.3 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 90 $18.45 $18.68 $38,840 3.5 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 160 $23.12 $23.19 $48,230 3.1 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (7) $12.47 $12.49 $25,980 5.0 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 70 $11.25 $13.56 $28,210 3.3 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 140 $15.65 $14.46 $30,070 10.0 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 940 $15.26 $15.28 $31,780 2.5 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 480 $11.72 $12.66 $26,330 5.9 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 90 $8.89 $9.06 $18,830 8.5 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 680 $12.64 $13.59 $28,260 6.4 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 220 $6.86 $7.99 $16,620 6.3 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 990 $10.24 $10.69 $22,240 4.1 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers (7) $11.49 $11.85 $24,660 2.5 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 310 $7.51 $8.26 $17,190 3.5 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 60 $9.95 $10.24 $21,300 7.7 %

About May 2004 National, State, and Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.

(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.

(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.

(4) Hourly wage rates for occupations where workers typically work fewer than 2,080 hours per year are not available.

(5) This wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.

(7) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: June 02, 2005