May 2004 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

North Carolina

These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in North Carolina. 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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All Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 3,722,700 $12.83 $16.33 $33,960 0.5 %
 
Management Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 173,870 $34.05 $39.82 $82,820 0.6 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 2,850 (5) $75.12 $156,260 1.4 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 52,110 $37.49 $44.88 $93,350 0.7 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 1,150 $28.02 $34.09 $70,920 2.9 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 5,720 $41.52 $44.85 $93,290 1.7 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 12,040 $39.33 $44.42 $92,390 1.4 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 1,330 $28.86 $32.92 $68,480 2.2 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 4,670 $26.60 $30.73 $63,920 5.3 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 8,160 $43.20 $45.43 $94,490 1.3 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 16,170 $36.12 $41.20 $85,700 1.3 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 1,870 $29.70 $34.54 $71,850 2.5 %
  11-3042 Training and Development Managers 870 $30.06 $34.19 $71,120 1.9 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 1,540 $38.79 $42.68 $88,770 1.8 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 5,960 $33.96 $36.79 $76,520 0.9 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 2,550 $34.33 $36.61 $76,140 1.5 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 2,520 $28.86 $32.06 $66,690 1.5 %
  11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 50 $21.98 $34.25 $71,230 26.0 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 7,970 $28.39 $31.92 $66,390 6.3 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 1,840 $15.65 $17.58 $36,570 3.9 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 6,530 (4) (4) $62,410 0.9 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 4,980 $30.02 $33.90 $70,500 2.5 %
  11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 390 $24.76 $28.81 $59,920 3.1 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 4,560 $42.29 $44.34 $92,220 1.4 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 4,630 $18.86 $20.60 $42,840 3.3 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 680 $21.41 $26.89 $55,920 6.1 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 1,390 $18.62 $21.68 $45,100 5.1 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 6,500 $30.62 $33.77 $70,240 1.3 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 1,890 $52.91 $54.89 $114,170 4.7 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 720 $25.60 $25.99 $54,060 0.4 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 1,670 $25.17 $28.83 $59,970 3.3 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 2,930 $21.87 $23.62 $49,140 1.4 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 7,620 $35.26 $38.25 $79,560 1.6 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
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 117,780 $22.74 $25.95 $53,980 1.1 %
  13-1011 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 70 $16.85 $26.11 $54,320 21.7 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 470 $19.84 $24.20 $50,340 5.2 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 2,920 $17.96 $20.71 $43,070 2.0 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 6,560 $21.78 $23.45 $48,780 1.2 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 4,880 $19.41 $20.56 $42,770 1.6 %
  13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 290 $22.79 $23.58 $49,040 2.3 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 2,660 $20.01 $22.15 $46,080 2.0 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 4,320 $22.24 $24.16 $50,250 2.0 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 290 $20.93 $22.56 $46,920 2.1 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 4,790 $18.31 $20.51 $42,670 2.3 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 2,270 $22.51 $24.07 $50,060 1.7 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 6,060 $20.93 $22.79 $47,400 1.8 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 1,980 $24.28 $26.69 $55,510 2.3 %
  13-1081 Logisticians 980 $25.83 $27.77 $57,760 1.8 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 7,100 $31.39 $36.64 $76,210 2.9 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 910 $16.65 $18.47 $38,410 2.2 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 18,800 $23.97 $27.11 $56,390 1.7 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 20,190 $23.28 $25.69 $53,440 1.5 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 1,100 $17.95 $20.48 $42,590 2.8 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 900 $25.49 $26.61 $55,350 1.9 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 2,090 $25.25 $30.78 $64,010 3.5 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 6,970 $28.60 $33.00 $68,640 3.2 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 2,340 $25.10 $28.26 $58,770 4.9 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 2,310 $22.73 $24.77 $51,510 2.4 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 920 $28.53 $33.05 $68,740 3.9 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 730 $14.58 $16.03 $33,350 3.4 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 8,420 $22.25 $26.78 $55,700 3.7 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 1,570 $18.20 $20.27 $42,160 0.9 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 1,710 $14.74 $15.99 $33,260 4.9 %
  13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 3,160 $21.42 $26.30 $54,710 4.6 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations top
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 79,210 $29.08 $31.00 $64,480 1.5 %
  15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 180 $41.23 $41.61 $86,540 2.6 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 10,330 $31.52 $32.69 $67,990 1.3 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 7,740 $34.68 $35.99 $74,860 1.7 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 8,950 $38.40 $39.43 $82,020 2.1 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 18,060 $19.79 $21.69 $45,110 3.0 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 14,430 $30.60 $32.76 $68,150 1.7 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 2,480 $28.23 $30.32 $63,070 2.1 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 7,560 $29.54 $32.22 $67,020 6.1 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 5,740 $29.55 $30.21 $62,840 1.7 %
  15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 1,770 $30.83 $33.54 $69,760 2.7 %
  15-2011 Actuaries 400 $27.89 $37.06 $77,080 3.2 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 910 $27.20 $28.65 $59,590 2.0 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 580 $30.23 $31.99 $66,540 2.7 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
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 51,390 $25.22 $27.10 $56,370 1.1 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 2,140 $27.66 $29.93 $62,240 3.9 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 250 $22.84 $25.35 $52,720 5.2 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 270 $20.53 $21.20 $44,090 1.5 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 1,640 $17.30 $19.11 $39,740 3.0 %
  17-2011 Aerospace Engineers (7) $37.15 $37.44 $77,870 2.4 %
  17-2021 Agricultural Engineers 60 $37.36 $38.34 $79,750 2.0 %
  17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 120 $27.88 $29.81 $62,000 2.5 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 870 $35.94 $36.62 $76,160 1.4 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 4,470 $28.10 $29.62 $61,600 2.3 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 980 $40.62 $42.36 $88,100 3.5 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 3,280 $32.32 $33.54 $69,760 2.2 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 2,650 $33.38 $34.07 $70,880 1.3 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers (7) $29.53 $31.06 $64,600 2.4 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 700 $26.61 $28.45 $59,170 1.7 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 5,040 $29.38 $30.39 $63,200 0.9 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 370 $29.93 $30.84 $64,150 1.7 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 3,980 $30.22 $32.70 $68,020 3.1 %
  17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers (7) $25.39 $26.74 $55,620 2.0 %
  17-2161 Nuclear Engineers 170 $42.06 $42.72 $88,870 1.6 %
  17-2171 Petroleum Engineers (7) $18.62 $22.86 $47,540 16.8 %
  17-2199 Engineers, All Other 1,850 $35.46 $37.66 $78,330 2.5 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 2,240 $19.05 $19.82 $41,230 2.4 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 1,140 $20.52 $23.40 $48,680 5.9 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 1,290 $20.82 $21.77 $45,280 1.8 %
  17-3019 Drafters, All Other (7) $18.17 $17.78 $36,980 2.1 %
  17-3021 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians (7) $24.38 $26.25 $54,600 5.9 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 3,290 $17.04 $17.39 $36,180 1.2 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 4,400 $21.79 $21.66 $45,050 1.5 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 380 $20.34 $21.61 $44,950 2.9 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 340 $18.22 $18.64 $38,770 2.7 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 1,780 $20.64 $23.47 $48,810 3.6 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 830 $21.54 $23.01 $47,870 3.3 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 2,630 $13.22 $13.64 $28,360 1.2 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
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 38,010 $21.64 $25.51 $53,050 3.0 %
  19-1012 Food Scientists and Technologists 80 $28.03 $29.96 $62,310 5.0 %
  19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists 450 $24.68 $27.55 $57,310 2.3 %
  19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists (7) $27.38 $30.77 $63,990 1.6 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 180 $24.19 $25.83 $53,720 3.4 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 270 $21.83 $24.41 $50,770 1.7 %
  19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 950 $28.00 $30.51 $63,460 3.0 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 450 $21.86 $22.42 $46,630 1.3 %
  19-1032 Foresters 330 $22.47 $23.73 $49,360 1.4 %
  19-1041 Epidemiologists 70 $20.31 $23.06 $47,970 6.5 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 2,780 $34.62 $40.05 $83,300 6.9 %
  19-1099 Life Scientists, All Other 820 $25.20 $27.57 $57,350 2.5 %
  19-2012 Physicists 70 $43.66 $48.03 $99,910 4.0 %
  19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 150 $38.65 $38.71 $80,510 1.5 %
  19-2031 Chemists 4,250 $26.89 $29.55 $61,460 3.4 %
  19-2032 Materials Scientists 160 $35.82 $33.91 $70,530 2.4 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 2,780 $21.30 $24.13 $50,190 2.1 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 230 $24.17 $25.72 $53,490 2.4 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 140 $24.70 $26.08 $54,240 1.4 %
  19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other 960 $24.75 $27.31 $56,800 4.1 %
  19-3011 Economists 180 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 3,830 $27.30 $32.18 $66,930 3.4 %
  19-3022 Survey Researchers 240 $19.97 $22.95 $47,740 4.1 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 2,270 $22.58 $26.12 $54,340 3.0 %
  19-3039 Psychologists, All Other 220 $28.65 $29.94 $62,280 1.5 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 890 $22.19 $22.82 $47,460 1.3 %
  19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists 70 $19.07 $20.23 $42,080 3.2 %
  19-3093 Historians 40 $24.58 $25.43 $52,890 10.9 %
  19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 1,090 $25.64 $26.91 $55,970 2.4 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 750 $13.87 $14.45 $30,060 1.5 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 2,850 $16.51 $17.01 $35,380 1.1 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 2,310 $17.35 $18.34 $38,140 1.6 %
  19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 40 $15.45 $15.68 $32,620 1.5 %
  19-4061 Social Science Research Assistants 960 $16.09 $16.87 $35,100 3.4 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 800 $16.02 $16.61 $34,560 1.9 %
  19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 240 $17.18 $18.24 $37,930 1.0 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 590 $15.82 $16.02 $33,330 1.5 %
  19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 3,860 $15.43 $17.81 $37,050 5.4 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations top
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 46,340 $15.42 $15.99 $33,260 0.9 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 1,480 $15.58 $16.05 $33,380 2.0 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 5,240 $18.81 $19.29 $40,120 0.9 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 110 $22.76 $24.55 $51,070 3.0 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 2,120 $16.98 $17.96 $37,350 3.5 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 5,750 $14.38 $14.86 $30,920 2.5 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 7,760 $16.33 $16.78 $34,910 1.2 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 2,820 $17.68 $18.52 $38,520 0.8 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 3,870 $16.84 $17.48 $36,350 1.6 %
  21-1029 Social Workers, All Other (7) $25.24 $24.90 $51,790 1.8 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 1,380 $17.63 $18.54 $38,570 1.5 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 2,870 $15.50 $15.70 $32,660 0.8 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 10,090 $11.66 $12.04 $25,050 1.0 %
  21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 1,730 $15.24 $16.06 $33,400 2.4 %
  21-2011 Clergy 370 $18.54 $19.55 $40,670 1.3 %
  21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education 110 $14.64 $18.43 $38,330 11.4 %
  21-2099 Religious Workers, All Other 230 $9.49 $13.91 $28,940 12.6 %
 
Legal Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 18,990 $23.20 $32.39 $67,370 2.9 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 9,210 $39.86 $46.92 $97,600 4.4 %
  23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 250 $22.77 $28.19 $58,640 1.9 %
  23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 40 $18.89 $19.14 $39,800 3.3 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 1,070 $20.78 $28.74 $59,790 0.8 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 6,720 $16.09 $16.87 $35,090 2.3 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters 150 $18.70 $18.82 $39,150 2.7 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks (7) $18.29 $19.09 $39,720 3.7 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 410 $12.90 $14.12 $29,370 4.7 %
  23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other (7) $19.24 $19.89 $41,380 2.1 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations top
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 241,760 $15.68 $17.06 $35,480 2.9 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 2,920 (4) (4) $70,410 5.4 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1,740 (4) (4) $51,520 2.9 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1,760 (4) (4) $53,510 2.8 %
  25-1031 Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary 200 (4) (4) $54,020 1.3 %
  25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 1,060 (4) (4) $77,340 2.9 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1,170 (4) (4) $61,350 4.6 %
  25-1043 Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $66,530 5.3 %
  25-1051 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 190 (4) (4) $68,100 3.2 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 680 (4) (4) $63,790 4.0 %
  25-1053 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary 140 (4) (4) $65,580 10.1 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 440 (4) (4) $70,050 4.1 %
  25-1061 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $62,770 1.9 %
  25-1062 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $53,430 3.0 %
  25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 410 (4) (4) $80,760 6.5 %
  25-1064 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $61,010 3.0 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 510 (4) (4) $71,090 6.4 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 880 (4) (4) $58,210 3.2 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 600 (4) (4) $55,440 2.9 %
  25-1069 Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 100 (4) (4) $40,410 1.9 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 5,800 (4) (4) $85,320 8.2 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 1,530 (4) (4) $53,030 1.5 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 1,820 (4) (4) $51,960 2.0 %
  25-1082 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $64,560 1.9 %
  25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 920 (4) (4) $42,480 1.3 %
  25-1112 Law Teachers, Postsecondary 480 (4) (4) $83,320 6.7 %
  25-1113 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 500 (4) (4) $57,000 4.4 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 2,080 (4) (4) $48,570 1.8 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 600 (4) (4) $52,460 4.0 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 2,400 (4) (4) $47,450 2.4 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 970 (4) (4) $49,710 2.9 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 910 (4) (4) $55,560 3.5 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 680 (4) (4) $57,140 4.1 %
  25-1191 Graduate Teaching Assistants 2,330 (4) (4) $21,850 8.9 %
  25-1192 Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 260 (4) (4) $49,470 3.2 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 720 (4) (4) $48,400 2.2 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 5,240 $19.42 $19.47 $40,490 1.6 %
  25-1199 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 1,460 $20.53 $22.04 $45,850 2.3 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 18,670 $8.19 $8.84 $18,380 1.4 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 4,770 (4) (4) $36,150 1.4 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 39,860 (4) (4) $37,660 0.6 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 19,010 (4) (4) $36,990 1.0 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 1,180 (4) (4) $39,190 1.4 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 21,620 (4) (4) $38,890 0.7 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 4,090 (4) (4) $41,810 0.8 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 6,580 (4) (4) $38,070 0.9 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 2,610 (4) (4) $36,910 1.3 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 2,740 (4) (4) $37,620 1.3 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 3,450 $15.87 $16.11 $33,510 1.6 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 4,280 $16.23 $16.92 $35,200 3.0 %
  25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 19,300 (4) (4) $24,380 4.6 %
  25-4011 Archivists 50 $17.81 $17.72 $36,860 2.7 %
  25-4012 Curators 310 $17.23 $18.57 $38,620 1.3 %
  25-4013 Museum Technicians and Conservators (7) $8.92 $11.22 $23,330 3.0 %
  25-4021 Librarians 4,350 $20.96 $21.54 $44,800 1.3 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 2,670 $12.75 $13.55 $28,190 2.6 %
  25-9011 Audio-Visual Collections Specialists 200 $12.10 $12.94 $26,920 3.0 %
  25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors 540 $19.54 $21.49 $44,690 9.5 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 3,050 $21.95 $22.55 $46,900 1.9 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 37,170 (4) (4) $17,860 0.6 %
  25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 2,100 $14.14 $15.16 $31,530 3.6 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
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 31,790 $15.52 $18.49 $38,470 2.2 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 510 $24.11 $26.87 $55,890 4.1 %
  27-1012 Craft Artists 60 $11.31 $14.76 $30,710 12.9 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 190 $16.64 $18.62 $38,730 2.9 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 280 $20.38 $21.79 $45,320 2.6 %
  27-1019 Artists and Related Workers, All Other (7) $16.34 $18.71 $38,920 14.1 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 870 $24.34 $26.35 $54,810 3.7 %
  27-1022 Fashion Designers 120 $20.23 $23.86 $49,630 6.1 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 2,310 $8.50 $10.09 $20,980 10.5 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 3,260 $16.47 $17.99 $37,420 2.0 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 1,010 $18.36 $19.61 $40,790 2.5 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 1,370 $10.67 $12.10 $25,160 4.1 %
  27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers 160 $11.97 $12.86 $26,750 1.9 %
  27-1029 Designers, All Other 170 $22.10 $22.51 $46,830 3.4 %
  27-2011 Actors 330 $6.95 $10.11 (6) 7.6 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 900 $18.35 $21.40 $44,500 2.9 %
  27-2021 Athletes and Sports Competitors 480 (4) (4) $110,360 19.0 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 3,060 (4) (4) $37,420 4.6 %
  27-2031 Dancers 170 $9.81 $11.62 (6) 9.6 %
  27-2032 Choreographers 210 $13.97 $16.48 $34,280 4.3 %
  27-2041 Music Directors and Composers 150 $21.70 $25.79 $53,650 10.8 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 480 $12.45 $21.50 (6) 12.0 %
  27-2099 Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other 170 $13.28 $16.85 (6) 16.2 %
  27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 1,180 $9.84 $14.16 $29,450 7.1 %
  27-3012 Public Address System and Other Announcers 180 $10.30 $12.54 $26,080 9.2 %
  27-3021 Broadcast News Analysts 320 $22.73 $29.70 $61,770 7.9 %
  27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 1,520 $13.70 $16.26 $33,810 6.0 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 3,160 $18.99 $20.97 $43,630 2.1 %
  27-3041 Editors 1,430 $19.95 $22.00 $45,760 2.5 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 890 $24.98 $26.55 $55,230 2.3 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 850 $18.06 $19.67 $40,920 2.3 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 700 $13.44 $14.81 $30,800 2.6 %
  27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 640 $13.94 $15.90 $33,070 5.0 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 770 $14.08 $14.55 $30,260 1.2 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 820 $11.88 $13.53 $28,140 3.5 %
  27-4013 Radio Operators 170 $15.66 $16.05 $33,380 2.4 %
  27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 110 $16.29 $17.19 $35,760 4.6 %
  27-4021 Photographers 1,720 $12.92 $18.56 $38,600 18.3 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 240 $16.09 $15.89 $33,050 2.5 %
  27-4032 Film and Video Editors 270 $13.81 $14.95 $31,090 4.2 %
  27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 160 $21.89 $22.51 $46,810 4.6 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations top
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 187,750 $21.46 $26.23 $54,570 1.4 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors 420 $32.71 $42.32 $88,030 10.3 %
  29-1021 Dentists, General 2,290 (5) $81.87 $170,290 5.9 %
  29-1022 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 70 (5) (5) (5) 8.2 %
  29-1023 Orthodontists (7) (5) $91.99 $191,340 9.3 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 1,330 $19.07 $19.28 $40,100 1.5 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 550 $55.21 $56.02 $116,530 6.2 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 5,950 $40.49 $40.14 $83,490 1.4 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists (7) $69.35 $74.92 $155,830 12.8 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 3,720 $67.74 $69.54 $144,650 5.0 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 1,510 (5) $77.83 $161,880 5.6 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 600 (5) $87.02 $181,010 6.0 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General 500 (5) $76.29 $158,690 5.1 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists 480 $68.60 $72.93 $151,700 4.4 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 1,820 (5) $91.06 $189,410 3.8 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 4,500 $47.55 $52.96 $110,160 11.5 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 2,410 $33.53 $34.34 $71,430 2.3 %
  29-1081 Podiatrists 140 (5) $73.04 $151,920 9.4 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 70,630 $23.21 $23.83 $49,580 0.6 %
  29-1121 Audiologists 210 $21.76 $23.73 $49,360 5.1 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 1,940 $27.53 $28.09 $58,430 1.3 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 3,750 $28.57 $29.34 $61,030 1.4 %
  29-1124 Radiation Therapists 400 $27.78 $28.25 $58,760 1.1 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 540 $14.68 $14.95 $31,090 0.9 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 2,510 $20.35 $20.72 $43,100 0.6 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 2,770 $24.94 $30.30 $63,010 14.2 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 1,790 $31.38 $34.93 $72,660 4.3 %
  29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other 990 $35.04 $49.66 $103,300 14.3 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 4,600 $19.94 $20.04 $41,680 1.3 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 4,870 $14.28 $14.72 $30,620 1.2 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 4,680 $28.06 $27.04 $56,240 2.9 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 1,480 $17.99 $19.28 $40,100 5.1 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 1,270 $25.37 $26.83 $55,810 5.1 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 600 $25.80 $25.70 $53,460 1.5 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 5,840 $20.88 $20.94 $43,560 1.0 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 7,240 $12.65 $13.00 $27,050 0.9 %
  29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 700 $9.16 $9.83 $20,450 2.6 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 7,180 $10.64 $10.97 $22,820 2.0 %
  29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians 2,740 $10.47 $12.45 $25,890 2.0 %
  29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 670 $16.22 $16.12 $33,530 1.4 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 2,030 $15.34 $15.38 $31,980 0.6 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 2,550 $11.44 $11.68 $24,300 2.3 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 17,400 $16.08 $16.12 $33,520 1.2 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 5,510 $11.29 $12.57 $26,150 1.8 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 1,340 $15.04 $15.45 $32,150 3.2 %
  29-2091 Orthotists and Prosthetists (7) $34.85 $39.55 $82,260 26.2 %
  29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 1,930 $14.56 $16.44 $34,190 4.1 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 740 $23.68 $25.49 $53,010 2.5 %
  29-9012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 210 $16.17 $16.81 $34,960 3.1 %
  29-9091 Athletic Trainers 190 (4) (4) $39,310 5.9 %
  29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 1,140 $14.91 $17.22 $35,830 7.2 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 107,120 $9.58 $10.28 $21,370 0.9 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 27,280 $8.15 $8.36 $17,390 0.7 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 47,470 $9.40 $9.48 $19,720 0.5 %
  31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 2,010 $10.53 $10.56 $21,970 2.9 %
  31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 640 $19.28 $18.84 $39,180 2.8 %
  31-2012 Occupational Therapist Aides 60 $11.72 $13.82 $28,750 6.9 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 1,900 $19.07 $18.84 $39,190 1.1 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 650 $10.25 $10.81 $22,480 2.6 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists 310 $12.31 $13.58 $28,240 4.6 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 6,820 $14.95 $15.37 $31,960 5.1 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 8,880 $11.84 $12.08 $25,140 1.2 %
  31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 1,370 $10.99 $11.88 $24,710 1.2 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 3,020 $13.28 $13.58 $28,250 1.3 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 830 $7.95 $8.32 $17,310 5.9 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 1,840 $8.33 $8.80 $18,310 2.2 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 4,040 $11.61 $12.29 $25,560 1.2 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 77,170 $13.19 $14.62 $30,420 1.9 %
  33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 650 $17.78 $18.89 $39,300 1.2 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 3,480 $21.79 $23.70 $49,290 1.6 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 1,960 $23.86 $23.98 $49,880 2.3 %
  33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 1,330 $16.63 $20.15 $41,920 9.1 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 7,730 $14.68 $15.06 $31,330 3.0 %
  33-2021 Fire Inspectors and Investigators 460 $18.43 $18.54 $38,570 1.4 %
  33-3011 Bailiffs 230 $13.35 $13.50 $28,070 0.9 %
  33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 13,530 $12.64 $13.17 $27,390 1.0 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 2,500 $18.05 $20.21 $42,040 1.8 %
  33-3031 Fish and Game Wardens 200 $18.92 $19.16 $39,850 1.3 %
  33-3041 Parking Enforcement Workers 150 $10.70 $11.35 $23,600 2.5 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 16,040 $16.64 $17.63 $36,680 2.4 %
  33-9011 Animal Control Workers 520 $12.36 $12.69 $26,390 1.0 %
  33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators 560 $14.42 $17.20 $35,780 6.2 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 22,000 $9.54 $10.72 $22,300 2.4 %
  33-9091 Crossing Guards 500 $10.42 $10.51 $21,850 3.4 %
  33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 3,160 $7.33 $7.55 $15,700 1.9 %
  33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 2,150 $13.21 $15.42 $32,070 1.6 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations top
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 305,950 $7.09 $8.04 $16,730 0.7 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 2,650 $13.57 $15.14 $31,490 4.0 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 28,410 $12.32 $13.20 $27,450 1.5 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 15,860 $6.84 $7.10 $14,760 1.4 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 8,910 $8.45 $8.84 $18,390 1.0 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 20,080 $8.63 $9.14 $19,010 2.0 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 9,260 $7.58 $8.02 $16,680 3.5 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 25,110 $7.46 $7.72 $16,060 1.1 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 6,910 $7.11 $8.34 $17,340 2.3 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 82,000 $6.68 $7.00 $14,550 0.9 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 7,710 $6.97 $7.10 $14,760 1.3 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 63,850 $6.44 $7.22 $15,020 1.5 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 4,910 $7.70 $8.08 $16,800 1.8 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 7,460 $6.85 $7.04 $14,640 1.2 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 12,400 $7.07 $7.21 $15,000 0.9 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 10,040 $6.80 $7.09 $14,740 1.3 %
  35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 390 $8.88 $8.82 $18,350 4.9 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
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 117,810 $8.58 $9.39 $19,530 0.8 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 5,940 $12.37 $13.37 $27,800 1.4 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 4,080 $15.38 $16.99 $35,340 2.2 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 49,850 $8.33 $8.77 $18,240 1.1 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 28,500 $7.64 $7.82 $16,270 1.1 %
  37-2019 Building Cleaning Workers, All Other (7) $11.97 $13.47 $28,010 18.0 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 2,320 $11.55 $12.17 $25,310 1.8 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 24,190 $9.26 $9.76 $20,300 1.4 %
  37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 380 $12.68 $13.61 $28,310 3.2 %
  37-3019 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other (7) $9.83 $10.39 $21,610 4.7 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations top
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 74,210 $8.41 $9.92 $20,630 2.1 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 2,580 $14.50 $15.55 $32,340 1.8 %
  39-2011 Animal Trainers 50 $9.07 $11.95 $24,860 19.7 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 1,820 $8.42 $9.06 $18,840 2.0 %
  39-3011 Gaming Dealers 30 $14.41 $11.69 $24,310 20.4 %
  39-3012 Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners 140 $6.55 $6.62 $13,760 3.4 %
  39-3021 Motion Picture Projectionists 280 $7.91 $7.94 $16,510 2.9 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 3,750 $6.60 $6.86 $14,260 1.6 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 8,960 $6.91 $7.36 $15,310 1.3 %
  39-3092 Costume Attendants 40 $11.92 $13.02 $27,070 4.2 %
  39-4011 Embalmers 220 $16.83 $18.88 $39,260 6.9 %
  39-4021 Funeral Attendants 1,610 $10.88 $12.51 $26,020 8.2 %
  39-5011 Barbers 1,480 $11.83 $14.73 $30,640 8.9 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 6,030 $9.88 $11.26 $23,430 3.0 %
  39-5092 Manicurists and Pedicurists 220 $10.52 $10.09 $20,990 6.9 %
  39-5093 Shampooers 60 $7.95 $8.02 $16,690 8.0 %
  39-5094 Skin Care Specialists 170 $10.48 $11.82 $24,590 8.0 %
  39-6012 Concierges 220 $8.94 $9.41 $19,570 5.5 %
  39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts 590 $7.90 $8.21 $17,090 1.9 %
  39-6022 Travel Guides 110 $12.84 $15.11 $31,440 6.7 %
  39-6032 Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants and Baggage Porters 230 $11.21 $12.18 $25,340 4.5 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 9,990 $8.06 $8.37 $17,410 1.1 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 16,110 $8.05 $8.26 $17,190 1.1 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 4,730 $11.90 $12.60 $26,210 3.0 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 7,430 $8.77 $9.93 $20,650 1.7 %
  39-9041 Residential Advisors 720 $11.34 $11.37 $23,640 2.8 %
  39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 1,180 $8.16 $9.04 $18,800 5.2 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations top
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 392,280 $10.33 $14.65 $30,480 0.9 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 38,330 $14.00 $16.33 $33,970 1.9 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 12,320 $25.24 $29.88 $62,150 1.7 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 103,260 $7.60 $7.78 $16,190 0.6 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 9,270 $9.70 $11.20 $23,300 2.1 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 7,000 $11.47 $12.96 $26,950 2.4 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 116,080 $8.77 $10.49 $21,810 1.2 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 3,300 $17.77 $21.51 $44,730 3.0 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 7,770 $18.80 $23.90 $49,720 3.3 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 5,360 $34.13 $45.43 $94,490 6.4 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 1,180 $13.35 $13.80 $28,700 4.0 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 8,560 $18.65 $22.51 $46,820 4.6 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 16,990 $23.44 $27.31 $56,800 2.5 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 39,330 $19.89 $23.44 $48,750 1.9 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 2,100 $11.59 $13.00 $27,050 2.5 %
  41-9012 Models 90 $9.41 $10.18 $21,170 10.2 %
  41-9021 Real Estate Brokers 4,580 $14.74 $21.19 $44,080 5.3 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 3,250 $17.26 $25.22 $52,450 7.6 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers 3,010 $31.96 $33.62 $69,920 2.6 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 6,400 $9.84 $10.50 $21,850 2.5 %
  41-9091 Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers 250 $13.36 $14.57 $30,310 11.0 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 3,840 $14.55 $16.85 $35,040 4.5 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations top
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 600,510 $12.40 $13.32 $27,700 0.3 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 37,750 $18.44 $20.15 $41,910 0.7 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 6,730 $10.21 $10.52 $21,870 1.4 %
  43-2099 Communications Equipment Operators, All Other 70 $18.16 $19.89 $41,370 2.6 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 12,030 $12.69 $13.14 $27,330 0.9 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 13,650 $12.50 $12.86 $26,740 1.0 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 47,530 $13.15 $13.69 $28,480 0.5 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 5,830 $13.57 $13.94 $28,990 0.7 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 1,470 $14.59 $14.72 $30,620 0.9 %
  43-3071 Tellers 12,060 $10.57 $10.81 $22,490 1.0 %
  43-4011 Brokerage Clerks 1,620 $15.29 $15.45 $32,140 1.5 %
  43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 360 $15.16 $15.24 $31,690 2.4 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 1,870 $11.02 $12.60 $26,220 1.7 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 2,060 $14.97 $15.57 $32,380 1.8 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 57,590 $12.83 $13.46 $28,000 0.9 %
  43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 8,050 $13.24 $13.60 $28,280 0.7 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 4,260 $9.39 $9.57 $19,900 1.5 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 7,300 $8.28 $8.50 $17,680 1.9 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 5,010 $10.83 $11.18 $23,250 1.4 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 2,670 $9.55 $9.88 $20,560 3.0 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 4,990 $13.71 $14.66 $30,490 2.8 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 2,110 $13.34 $19.71 $41,000 14.1 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 7,690 $12.32 $12.82 $26,670 1.0 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 4,470 $14.23 $14.82 $30,820 0.8 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 24,530 $10.14 $10.45 $21,740 0.8 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 3,310 $10.84 $13.54 $28,170 2.7 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 4,380 $15.47 $16.65 $34,630 2.3 %
  43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 720 $17.04 $17.50 $36,390 2.9 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 1,720 $9.90 $10.43 $21,690 2.3 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 3,030 $12.56 $12.77 $26,560 1.1 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 4,190 $15.02 $15.73 $32,720 1.6 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 2,070 $12.16 $12.90 $26,830 2.1 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 2,060 $19.78 $19.94 $41,480 0.7 %
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 9,810 $20.04 $19.82 $41,220 0.5 %
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 4,620 $18.84 $17.76 $36,940 1.5 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 8,580 $15.59 $16.88 $35,110 1.1 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 25,340 $11.09 $11.68 $24,280 0.6 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 45,690 $9.56 $10.11 $21,030 0.8 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 3,260 $10.53 $11.08 $23,050 1.7 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 47,550 $15.48 $15.98 $33,230 0.6 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 5,560 $15.29 $15.66 $32,570 2.8 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 14,170 $11.56 $12.04 $25,040 1.5 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 41,350 $11.69 $12.10 $25,170 0.7 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 4,450 $15.16 $15.73 $32,710 1.4 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 6,190 $10.95 $11.33 $23,560 1.0 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 1,700 $12.44 $13.23 $27,510 2.0 %
  43-9031 Desktop Publishers 610 $15.17 $15.71 $32,670 3.4 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 5,240 $13.50 $14.36 $29,870 1.9 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 2,660 $10.24 $10.70 $22,260 1.6 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 74,040 $11.00 $11.34 $23,590 0.6 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 1,730 $10.22 $10.68 $22,210 1.5 %
  43-9081 Proofreaders and Copy Markers 380 $11.89 $12.36 $25,710 4.1 %
  43-9111 Statistical Assistants 250 $15.50 $15.88 $33,030 1.9 %
  43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 3,490 $13.35 $14.29 $29,710 2.4 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations top
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 8,320 $9.35 $11.50 $23,920 5.2 %
  45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers (7) $20.99 $24.82 $51,630 10.1 %
  45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors 180 $15.87 $16.79 $34,930 1.2 %
  45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 830 $6.67 $8.16 $16,970 7.6 %
  45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 740 $8.44 $9.15 $19,040 3.8 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 1,710 $7.04 $7.54 $15,680 1.6 %
  45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals (7) $8.29 $8.74 $18,180 2.5 %
  45-2099 Agricultural Workers, All Other 190 $10.96 $12.31 $25,610 8.1 %
  45-4011 Forest and Conservation Workers 60 $15.40 $15.94 $33,150 13.9 %
  45-4021 Fallers 460 $12.67 $14.15 $29,440 12.5 %
  45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators 1,980 $11.86 $13.03 $27,110 9.5 %
  45-4023 Log Graders and Scalers 260 $12.48 $12.82 $26,660 2.1 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations top
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 164,740 $13.44 $14.55 $30,270 0.7 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 22,070 $20.87 $21.80 $45,340 1.3 %
  47-2011 Boilermakers 130 $18.29 $18.07 $37,580 2.9 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 4,580 $17.52 $16.71 $34,760 3.9 %
  47-2022 Stonemasons (7) $13.38 $14.37 $29,900 9.0 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 19,290 $13.66 $14.05 $29,230 1.4 %
  47-2041 Carpet Installers 940 $11.34 $12.27 $25,520 4.7 %
  47-2042 Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles (7) $12.81 $13.60 $28,290 8.3 %
  47-2043 Floor Sanders and Finishers (7) $10.55 $10.23 $21,280 10.0 %
  47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters 750 $13.88 $14.36 $29,860 4.6 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 6,040 $12.43 $13.04 $27,130 3.7 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 23,150 $10.13 $10.45 $21,740 1.5 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 1,870 $11.85 $12.10 $25,170 1.7 %
  47-2072 Pile-Driver Operators 40 $14.28 $14.10 $29,330 4.6 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 10,720 $13.60 $14.23 $29,590 1.5 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 2,310 $14.24 $14.37 $29,890 2.8 %
  47-2082 Tapers 340 $12.96 $14.37 $29,880 6.8 %
  47-2111 Electricians 14,910 $16.13 $16.91 $35,180 1.5 %
  47-2121 Glaziers 850 $12.48 $12.83 $26,690 2.1 %
  47-2131 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 1,170 $12.11 $12.32 $25,620 2.6 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 6,130 $12.32 $12.58 $26,160 1.5 %
  47-2142 Paperhangers 70 $13.14 $13.16 $27,380 2.7 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers 2,720 $11.54 $11.95 $24,860 1.3 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 9,830 $15.36 $15.31 $31,850 1.9 %
  47-2161 Plasterers and Stucco Masons 350 $10.96 $12.36 $25,700 3.3 %
  47-2171 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers 610 $13.21 $13.58 $28,240 2.3 %
  47-2181 Roofers 3,120 $12.07 $12.38 $25,740 1.7 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 7,040 $13.34 $14.05 $29,220 2.4 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 1,110 $14.41 $14.46 $30,070 3.0 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 2,060 $10.40 $10.56 $21,960 1.4 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 3,160 $10.01 $10.07 $20,950 3.0 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 5,230 $10.99 $11.18 $23,250 1.6 %
  47-3014 Helpers—Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 350 $9.17 $9.26 $19,270 1.9 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 3,850 $10.76 $11.17 $23,240 3.3 %
  47-3016 Helpers—Roofers 580 $9.15 $9.44 $19,640 2.4 %
  47-3019 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other 830 $10.25 $10.46 $21,770 3.8 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 2,310 $19.53 $20.48 $42,590 1.9 %
  47-4031 Fence Erectors (7) $10.32 $12.77 $26,570 17.3 %
  47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 770 $11.89 $12.85 $26,730 2.3 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 980 $11.59 $11.77 $24,480 2.2 %
  47-4061 Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators 120 $18.62 $17.80 $37,030 2.8 %
  47-4071 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 280 $12.95 $13.00 $27,040 3.2 %
  47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other 800 $11.61 $13.01 $27,060 4.7 %
  47-5012 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 30 $17.15 $17.18 $35,740 2.5 %
  47-5021 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas 450 $15.55 $17.08 $35,520 7.7 %
  47-5031 Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 40 $16.01 $16.91 $35,170 1.9 %
  47-5041 Continuous Mining Machine Operators 40 $14.83 $14.63 $30,440 3.1 %
  47-5051 Rock Splitters, Quarry 90 $12.41 $12.31 $25,600 2.5 %
  47-5081 Helpers—Extraction Workers 260 $9.57 $9.88 $20,540 4.9 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations top
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 170,250 $15.90 $16.90 $35,160 0.6 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 17,200 $22.58 $24.22 $50,380 1.9 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 3,560 $16.16 $17.32 $36,030 2.2 %
  49-2021 Radio Mechanics 130 $15.93 $16.87 $35,090 4.5 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (7) $21.36 $20.09 $41,790 4.1 %
  49-2091 Avionics Technicians 450 $19.87 $19.84 $41,270 2.2 %
  49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 830 $13.36 $14.17 $29,470 2.9 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 3,250 $19.62 $20.09 $41,800 2.7 %
  49-2096 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles 420 $10.85 $12.43 $25,850 3.6 %
  49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 1,200 $12.19 $12.74 $26,490 2.5 %
  49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 2,210 $15.12 $15.62 $32,500 4.2 %
  49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 3,860 $20.92 $20.74 $43,130 4.0 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 3,810 $17.63 $19.46 $40,470 2.7 %
  49-3022 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 650 $13.38 $13.93 $28,970 4.2 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 20,610 $16.36 $17.49 $36,390 1.6 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 7,310 $16.48 $16.76 $34,860 1.2 %
  49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 500 $12.28 $12.52 $26,050 3.5 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 2,670 $16.52 $16.49 $34,300 1.3 %
  49-3051 Motorboat Mechanics 490 $13.97 $14.82 $30,820 3.4 %
  49-3052 Motorcycle Mechanics 420 $14.44 $15.50 $32,240 3.2 %
  49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 820 $11.79 $12.52 $26,040 3.4 %
  49-3091 Bicycle Repairers 150 $9.62 $9.79 $20,360 5.0 %
  49-3092 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 330 $13.88 $14.42 $30,000 3.5 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 3,910 $9.91 $10.47 $21,780 3.3 %
  49-9011 Mechanical Door Repairers 220 $13.71 $14.84 $30,860 4.7 %
  49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 1,110 $17.37 $18.09 $37,630 3.2 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (7) $14.77 $15.31 $31,850 1.9 %
  49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 800 $14.73 $14.36 $29,860 4.0 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 9,460 $16.18 $17.17 $35,710 1.5 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 44,840 $14.65 $15.10 $31,400 0.6 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 3,010 $14.13 $14.89 $30,980 1.4 %
  49-9044 Millwrights 1,500 $16.95 $17.07 $35,510 3.2 %
  49-9045 Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons (7) $18.95 $19.92 $41,430 2.4 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 4,280 $19.91 $19.98 $41,560 2.7 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 2,530 $15.41 $15.89 $33,050 1.7 %
  49-9061 Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers (7) $10.50 $11.88 $24,710 11.0 %
  49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers 380 $15.61 $16.26 $33,820 2.8 %
  49-9063 Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners 150 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  49-9064 Watch Repairers 90 $16.69 $15.23 $31,670 9.0 %
  49-9069 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other 290 $18.66 $18.82 $39,150 2.8 %
  49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 1,270 $12.84 $13.40 $27,870 1.9 %
  49-9092 Commercial Divers 90 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  49-9093 Fabric Menders, Except Garment 80 $9.79 $10.90 $22,660 3.1 %
  49-9094 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 440 $13.12 $13.81 $28,720 3.1 %
  49-9095 Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers (7) $9.16 $9.69 $20,150 13.6 %
  49-9096 Riggers 100 $13.61 $14.71 $30,590 3.8 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 5,410 $9.89 $10.50 $21,830 2.4 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 2,110 $14.10 $15.56 $32,370 2.2 %
 
Production Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 419,740 $11.85 $13.04 $27,110 0.6 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 28,660 $20.16 $21.33 $44,370 0.5 %
  51-2011 Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers 30 $15.27 $14.51 $30,190 2.4 %
  51-2021 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 1,110 $12.95 $13.12 $27,290 3.0 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 6,550 $12.18 $12.62 $26,250 2.1 %
  51-2023 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers 1,620 $12.70 $13.11 $27,270 2.6 %
  51-2031 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers 1,440 $13.41 $14.66 $30,500 6.2 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (7) $14.19 $14.46 $30,080 2.3 %
  51-2091 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators 2,500 $14.04 $14.21 $29,560 4.7 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 55,090 $11.09 $11.59 $24,110 1.3 %
  51-2093 Timing Device Assemblers, Adjusters, and Calibrators 30 $11.97 $13.51 $28,110 6.7 %
  51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 8,030 $12.09 $13.53 $28,150 5.9 %
  51-3011 Bakers 3,280 $9.20 $9.61 $19,980 3.9 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 3,470 $11.32 $11.43 $23,770 2.8 %
  51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 5,930 $8.33 $8.54 $17,750 1.9 %
  51-3023 Slaughterers and Meat Packers 12,840 $9.37 $9.36 $19,480 2.2 %
  51-3091 Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders 770 $18.84 $19.57 $40,700 4.8 %
  51-3092 Food Batchmakers 1,390 $8.98 $9.85 $20,490 2.8 %
  51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 1,260 $9.01 $10.59 $22,020 6.5 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 4,030 $15.17 $15.22 $31,650 1.8 %
  51-4012 Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers 310 $16.39 $16.30 $33,910 3.5 %
  51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 4,580 $13.24 $13.29 $27,630 1.5 %
  51-4022 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 950 $12.40 $13.26 $27,570 4.0 %
  51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 940 $14.38 $14.90 $31,000 3.0 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 8,030 $11.91 $12.22 $25,420 1.3 %
  51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,050 $13.29 $14.30 $29,740 2.4 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2,460 $13.33 $14.14 $29,410 2.9 %
  51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,790 $14.94 $14.92 $31,030 2.0 %
  51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 990 $11.60 $12.91 $26,850 4.0 %
  51-4041 Machinists 12,210 $14.94 $15.33 $31,890 1.2 %
  51-4051 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders 200 $16.49 $16.58 $34,480 3.2 %
  51-4052 Pourers and Casters, Metal 210 $12.88 $13.70 $28,490 6.4 %
  51-4062 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 90 $12.40 $12.07 $25,100 7.3 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 4,950 $11.38 $12.12 $25,210 2.0 %
  51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2,070 $14.52 $14.52 $30,190 2.0 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 2,160 $18.59 $18.69 $38,870 1.2 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 9,450 $14.52 $14.82 $30,820 1.9 %
  51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 980 $13.90 $14.34 $29,820 2.1 %
  51-4191 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 860 $13.26 $13.66 $28,420 2.8 %
  51-4192 Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 120 $16.41 $16.39 $34,100 4.4 %
  51-4193 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 870 $12.66 $13.02 $27,080 2.1 %
  51-4194 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 520 $13.01 $13.99 $29,100 2.3 %
  51-5011 Bindery Workers 1,250 $10.74 $11.22 $23,340 3.8 %
  51-5012 Bookbinders 40 $16.44 $15.54 $32,330 3.6 %
  51-5021 Job Printers 1,050 $14.28 $15.40 $32,040 2.6 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 1,900 $13.45 $14.40 $29,960 1.7 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 6,770 $13.12 $13.65 $28,390 2.6 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 6,040 $7.99 $8.29 $17,240 1.7 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 4,010 $8.58 $8.78 $18,270 1.3 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 16,250 $9.55 $10.06 $20,930 1.1 %
  51-6041 Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 160 $10.00 $10.34 $21,510 2.0 %
  51-6051 Sewers, Hand 260 $6.62 $7.83 $16,290 3.9 %
  51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 720 $10.00 $10.74 $22,340 3.5 %
  51-6061 Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders 4,620 $10.86 $10.86 $22,590 1.1 %
  51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2,330 $10.94 $11.53 $23,980 1.9 %
  51-6063 Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 11,100 $11.60 $11.55 $24,010 1.1 %
  51-6064 Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 12,900 $10.55 $10.65 $22,150 1.0 %
  51-6091 Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 2,050 $12.63 $13.50 $28,090 3.7 %
  51-6092 Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 1,010 $13.80 $14.07 $29,270 3.0 %
  51-6093 Upholsterers 6,680 $15.39 $15.69 $32,640 1.8 %
  51-6099 Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 2,700 $9.94 $10.32 $21,470 2.9 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 6,100 $10.91 $11.15 $23,200 2.9 %
  51-7021 Furniture Finishers 2,960 $11.15 $11.46 $23,840 1.2 %
  51-7031 Model Makers, Wood 380 $12.02 $12.51 $26,020 3.9 %
  51-7032 Patternmakers, Wood 60 $15.28 $16.24 $33,770 3.3 %
  51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 3,640 $11.08 $11.30 $23,500 1.7 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 6,830 $10.88 $11.07 $23,020 0.9 %
  51-7099 Woodworkers, All Other 190 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  51-8012 Power Distributors and Dispatchers 220 $21.48 $23.37 $48,600 6.7 %
  51-8013 Power Plant Operators 700 $23.41 $23.06 $47,970 2.4 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 980 $16.83 $17.69 $36,800 2.5 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 2,820 $14.74 $15.11 $31,430 1.1 %
  51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators 2,250 $19.08 $18.76 $39,020 1.4 %
  51-8092 Gas Plant Operators 60 $21.59 $21.40 $44,520 3.7 %
  51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers 170 $21.23 $22.11 $45,980 3.9 %
  51-8099 Plant and System Operators, All Other 220 $17.55 $18.12 $37,690 2.7 %
  51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 1,670 $19.65 $19.55 $40,660 2.7 %
  51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2,700 $19.34 $19.85 $41,290 3.6 %
  51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 890 $11.83 $12.09 $25,150 1.9 %
  51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 1,900 $10.88 $11.29 $23,490 1.2 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 4,890 $13.22 $13.70 $28,490 1.7 %
  51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 2,590 $13.06 $13.38 $27,830 2.1 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 3,350 $13.47 $14.28 $29,700 2.1 %
  51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 5,320 $14.98 $15.17 $31,550 2.0 %
  51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 1,170 $12.62 $13.58 $28,250 2.9 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 23,300 $12.13 $13.18 $27,410 1.2 %
  51-9071 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 260 $15.24 $14.92 $31,030 4.6 %
  51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 820 $16.09 $18.12 $37,680 6.9 %
  51-9083 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (7) $11.24 $11.09 $23,060 3.0 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 16,990 $10.79 $12.28 $25,550 3.4 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 4,010 $12.08 $12.51 $26,010 1.3 %
  51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 1,340 $17.65 $18.38 $38,230 3.5 %
  51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 780 $11.15 $11.02 $22,920 2.3 %
  51-9131 Photographic Process Workers (7) $8.61 $9.23 $19,200 3.9 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 1,240 $8.88 $9.12 $18,970 3.3 %
  51-9191 Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 1,770 $11.89 $12.29 $25,560 1.5 %
  51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 490 $9.21 $9.84 $20,460 2.6 %
  51-9193 Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 350 $9.34 $10.82 $22,510 4.2 %
  51-9194 Etchers and Engravers 140 $11.68 $12.03 $25,030 5.0 %
  51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 820 $11.01 $11.66 $24,240 2.1 %
  51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 4,600 $14.09 $14.62 $30,410 3.4 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 22,140 $9.60 $10.57 $21,990 2.0 %
  51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 3,980 $10.64 $12.53 $26,060 4.5 %
 
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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 297,730 $11.12 $12.84 $26,700 1.2 %
  53-1011 Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors 120 $19.33 $20.40 $42,420 3.9 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 6,730 $17.44 $18.87 $39,240 1.3 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 8,530 $19.47 $21.04 $43,760 1.3 %
  53-2012 Commercial Pilots 1,170 (4) (4) $76,280 11.9 %
  53-2021 Air Traffic Controllers 400 $40.29 $39.96 $83,110 3.8 %
  53-2022 Airfield Operations Specialists 100 $14.96 $15.75 $32,760 3.6 %
  53-3011 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 400 $10.92 $11.32 $23,550 4.3 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 2,930 $11.10 $11.71 $24,360 3.4 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 13,750 $9.61 $9.68 $20,130 1.4 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 17,360 $9.51 $10.82 $22,510 4.0 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 50,550 $15.88 $16.47 $34,250 1.0 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 27,270 $11.61 $12.73 $26,470 1.7 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 2,690 $8.82 $9.18 $19,100 1.6 %
  53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 4,330 $11.96 $12.05 $25,060 1.3 %
  53-4021 Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 120 $16.65 $16.63 $34,580 3.6 %
  53-5011 Sailors and Marine Oilers 60 $13.63 $14.18 $29,500 2.6 %
  53-5021 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 290 $13.60 $14.38 $29,900 5.4 %
  53-5031 Ship Engineers 60 $16.23 $16.92 $35,200 3.0 %
  53-6011 Bridge and Lock Tenders 50 $9.27 $9.33 $19,410 11.3 %
  53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 1,650 $8.30 $8.54 $17,760 2.2 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 2,220 $8.85 $9.15 $19,040 3.8 %
  53-6041 Traffic Technicians 120 $15.85 $16.39 $34,090 1.5 %
  53-6051 Transportation Inspectors 350 $26.06 $25.90 $53,860 4.2 %
  53-6099 Transportation Workers, All Other 750 $11.05 $11.94 $24,840 2.5 %
  53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 1,450 $12.03 $13.30 $27,660 2.7 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 950 $16.82 $17.06 $35,490 1.9 %
  53-7031 Dredge Operators 40 $14.88 $14.73 $30,630 6.4 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 1,940 $13.66 $14.31 $29,760 2.5 %
  53-7041 Hoist and Winch Operators 150 $12.92 $13.66 $28,400 5.4 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 25,580 $12.17 $12.67 $26,350 1.0 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 8,100 $8.11 $8.70 $18,100 1.7 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 75,650 $9.77 $10.39 $21,610 0.9 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 6,810 $10.36 $10.57 $21,990 1.2 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 27,320 $8.62 $9.01 $18,730 1.1 %
  53-7072 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers 210 $15.26 $15.10 $31,410 5.4 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 3,290 $10.27 $10.56 $21,960 1.6 %
  53-7121 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 300 $14.81 $14.24 $29,610 4.0 %
  53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 370 $11.24 $13.14 $27,320 5.6 %

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