May 2004 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

NAICS 325000 - Chemical Manufacturing

These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in NAICS 325000 - Chemical Manufacturing.

These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

NAICS Industry 325000 - Chemical Manufacturing is part of: Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing.

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NAICS 325000 - Chemical Manufacturing

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All Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 887,850 100.00% $19.44 $22.90 $47,630 1.1 %
 
Management Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 71,630 8.07% $45.71 $49.96 $103,930 1.1 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 3,000 0.34% (5) $79.09 $164,520 1.1 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 14,110 1.59% $52.20 $56.34 $117,180 0.8 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 360 0.04% $40.55 $42.79 $89,010 3.1 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 4,410 0.50% $51.28 $54.40 $113,150 2.4 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 4,490 0.51% $46.92 $50.93 $105,930 1.8 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 310 0.03% $48.87 $52.32 $108,830 3.9 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 1,670 0.19% $37.39 $39.73 $82,640 1.4 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 3,930 0.44% $45.31 $47.31 $98,400 1.8 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 4,570 0.51% $44.83 $48.80 $101,510 1.4 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 950 0.11% $36.79 $39.23 $81,590 1.7 %
  11-3042 Training and Development Managers 560 0.06% $42.62 $44.97 $93,540 3.5 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 1,080 0.12% $44.78 $48.94 $101,800 2.0 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 11,360 1.28% $38.68 $41.08 $85,450 0.8 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 1,960 0.22% $38.44 $40.68 $84,610 1.2 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 2,120 0.24% $33.05 $34.69 $72,160 1.9 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 80 0.01% $43.41 $45.14 $93,890 4.7 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 3,870 0.44% $45.96 $47.80 $99,410 1.0 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 1,130 0.13% $48.17 $52.24 $108,650 7.3 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 5,690 0.64% $55.78 $59.18 $123,080 2.7 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 40 0.00% $50.11 $49.23 $102,400 4.3 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 5,910 0.67% $40.76 $42.11 $87,590 5.8 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 38,750 4.36% $26.56 $28.89 $60,090 1.1 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 160 0.02% $21.18 $23.44 $48,750 4.2 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 250 0.03% $23.06 $24.31 $50,570 4.3 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 6,220 0.70% $23.65 $25.07 $52,150 0.8 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 2,760 0.31% $29.13 $31.54 $65,600 4.9 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 520 0.06% $25.82 $26.70 $55,540 1.7 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 760 0.09% $24.33 $26.44 $54,990 2.0 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 910 0.10% $25.13 $26.32 $54,750 1.7 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 2,390 0.27% $24.67 $25.91 $53,900 1.8 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 1,460 0.16% $28.28 $30.84 $64,140 3.0 %
  13-1081 Logisticians 1,570 0.18% $28.13 $29.62 $61,610 2.0 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 2,900 0.33% $31.26 $33.35 $69,360 3.8 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 280 0.03% $25.16 $26.38 $54,870 4.1 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 8,540 0.96% $26.71 $29.67 $61,710 3.1 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 7,850 0.88% $26.87 $29.13 $60,590 1.5 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 200 0.02% $35.59 $37.92 $78,870 5.1 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 200 0.02% $24.09 $25.72 $53,500 2.8 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 1,300 0.15% $31.40 $31.86 $66,270 1.8 %
  13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 390 0.04% $29.69 $31.76 $66,060 3.5 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 19,210 2.16% $30.99 $31.95 $66,450 1.8 %
  15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 70 0.01% $37.42 $36.55 $76,010 2.6 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 2,060 0.23% $29.31 $30.69 $63,840 2.2 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 1,350 0.15% $35.98 $36.40 $75,700 1.8 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 680 0.08% $38.48 $38.74 $80,590 2.1 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 2,840 0.32% $22.26 $23.21 $48,280 1.3 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 5,610 0.63% $34.00 $34.67 $72,110 2.2 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 1,060 0.12% $28.98 $30.79 $64,040 2.2 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 1,780 0.20% $31.07 $32.31 $67,210 2.8 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 1,040 0.12% $30.93 $31.96 $66,480 1.9 %
  15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 1,290 0.15% $26.17 $28.58 $59,450 7.5 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 360 0.04% $37.58 $38.51 $80,110 4.8 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 910 0.10% $35.42 $35.29 $73,400 3.2 %
  15-2099 Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other 70 0.01% $30.30 $29.97 $62,330 3.7 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 39,600 4.46% $31.21 $31.86 $66,260 0.8 %
  17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 1,550 0.17% $35.86 $35.88 $74,630 1.7 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 8,510 0.96% $36.82 $37.44 $77,870 0.8 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 430 0.05% $37.34 $36.66 $76,260 2.1 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 30 0.00% $35.80 $33.68 $70,050 2.7 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 880 0.10% $34.31 $34.32 $71,380 1.3 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 220 0.02% $33.43 $34.26 $71,260 3.1 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 890 0.10% $33.70 $33.98 $70,690 2.0 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 2,500 0.28% $31.40 $32.01 $66,570 1.2 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 6,990 0.79% $32.17 $32.76 $68,140 1.5 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 680 0.08% $28.72 $29.90 $62,200 4.3 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 2,910 0.33% $31.28 $32.01 $66,580 2.2 %
  17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 180 0.02% $33.50 $33.46 $69,600 2.8 %
  17-2161 Nuclear Engineers (7) (7) $43.87 $44.90 $93,390 4.0 %
  17-2199 Engineers, All Other 2,460 0.28% $35.55 $35.97 $74,820 1.9 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 820 0.09% $23.71 $24.07 $50,070 2.4 %
  17-3019 Drafters, All Other 130 0.01% $21.20 $21.86 $45,470 2.7 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 1,300 0.15% $24.25 $24.20 $50,330 1.7 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 430 0.05% $22.07 $23.68 $49,250 2.3 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 4,730 0.53% $21.41 $22.83 $47,480 1.8 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 1,590 0.18% $17.12 $18.99 $39,500 2.8 %
  17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 1,100 0.12% $24.48 $26.50 $55,130 4.5 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 40 0.00% $19.99 $20.23 $42,080 2.8 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 91,410 10.30% $25.05 $27.93 $58,100 1.5 %
  19-1012 Food Scientists and Technologists 70 0.01% $21.93 $23.40 $48,680 5.4 %
  19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists 40 0.00% $31.23 $30.78 $64,010 2.1 %
  19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists 4,050 0.46% $35.09 $36.29 $75,490 3.1 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 3,410 0.38% $25.07 $28.80 $59,900 2.9 %
  19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 1,390 0.16% $30.21 $32.65 $67,910 7.5 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 10,120 1.14% $36.92 $38.63 $80,350 2.1 %
  19-1099 Life Scientists, All Other (7) (7) $32.40 $37.96 $78,960 7.6 %
  19-2031 Chemists 27,760 3.13% $27.91 $30.03 $62,470 1.4 %
  19-2032 Materials Scientists 1,450 0.16% $33.63 $34.85 $72,490 2.0 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 1,220 0.14% $29.67 $31.36 $65,220 3.4 %
  19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other 220 0.02% $35.87 $35.89 $74,640 4.1 %
  19-3011 Economists 50 0.01% $38.26 $41.57 $86,460 11.5 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 3,280 0.37% $32.45 $33.76 $70,210 3.2 %
  19-3022 Survey Researchers 40 0.00% $20.62 $25.49 $53,030 18.0 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 120 0.01% $16.49 $17.08 $35,530 4.0 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 8,650 0.97% $18.53 $19.38 $40,310 1.9 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 22,180 2.50% $19.75 $20.24 $42,110 0.7 %
  19-4051 Nuclear Technicians (7) (7) $48.11 $42.64 $88,690 10.2 %
  19-4061 Social Science Research Assistants (7) (7) $23.25 $25.55 $53,130 4.7 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 1,120 0.13% $19.31 $19.82 $41,230 2.5 %
  19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 3,510 0.40% $21.33 $23.98 $49,870 3.0 %
 
Legal Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 1,590 0.18% $52.52 $54.20 $112,740 3.3 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 1,120 0.13% $65.39 $66.27 $137,850 3.5 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 420 0.05% $24.71 $25.02 $52,040 2.9 %
  23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 40 0.00% $36.70 $36.64 $76,210 3.7 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 340 0.04% $22.52 $24.74 $51,450 5.3 %
  25-4021 Librarians 210 0.02% $25.81 $27.51 $57,230 6.1 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 2,160 0.24% $24.73 $26.64 $55,410 2.3 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 40 0.00% $29.69 $32.29 $67,160 8.5 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 100 0.01% $21.26 $22.14 $46,050 5.1 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 530 0.06% $18.99 $19.64 $40,860 1.8 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 570 0.06% $27.59 $30.00 $62,410 3.7 %
  27-3041 Editors 110 0.01% $23.53 $26.17 $54,440 5.8 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 550 0.06% $30.08 $31.57 $65,660 3.3 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 50 0.01% $33.89 $32.27 $67,120 3.6 %
  27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other (7) (7) $26.22 $25.50 $53,030 2.5 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 4,610 0.52% $23.32 $25.65 $53,360 1.9 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 370 0.04% $39.26 $38.61 $80,300 3.0 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 80 0.01% $55.25 $65.71 $136,670 6.9 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 440 0.05% $26.55 $27.24 $56,660 1.5 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 150 0.02% $36.53 $39.63 $82,430 6.6 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 140 0.02% $25.77 $26.42 $54,960 4.5 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 860 0.10% $15.09 $15.87 $33,010 4.2 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 400 0.05% $16.93 $16.60 $34,530 5.9 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 190 0.02% $12.97 $16.15 $33,590 13.3 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (7) (7) $13.73 $15.11 $31,430 6.4 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 100 0.01% $14.01 $15.88 $33,030 7.1 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 1,180 0.13% $28.04 $29.83 $62,040 1.8 %
  29-9012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 400 0.05% $23.52 $23.97 $49,860 2.1 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 1,080 0.12% $12.48 $13.76 $28,610 3.2 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 40 0.00% $12.43 $13.16 $27,380 9.6 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 370 0.04% $13.13 $13.44 $27,950 6.3 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other (7) (7) $11.07 $13.47 $28,020 4.4 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 1,860 0.21% $14.56 $16.23 $33,760 2.1 %
  33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 170 0.02% $24.30 $25.24 $52,500 3.6 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 70 0.01% $19.93 $19.32 $40,180 3.8 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 1,560 0.18% $13.27 $14.84 $30,870 2.6 %
  33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 30 0.00% $22.62 $23.27 $48,390 4.8 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 90 0.01% $10.99 $11.95 $24,850 8.9 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 5,830 0.66% $10.72 $12.04 $25,040 1.6 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 280 0.03% $18.99 $18.76 $39,010 4.5 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 5,160 0.58% $10.50 $11.55 $24,030 1.8 %
  37-2019 Building Cleaning Workers, All Other (7) (7) $11.62 $12.45 $25,900 2.7 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 250 0.03% $13.15 $13.92 $28,940 4.3 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations (7) (7) $10.86 $14.51 $30,180 7.8 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 28,530 3.21% $28.20 $30.85 $64,160 0.9 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 190 0.02% $23.29 $26.61 $55,350 4.9 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 2,200 0.25% $35.69 $38.15 $79,350 2.1 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 80 0.01% $10.02 $10.11 $21,040 3.5 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 60 0.01% $11.56 $12.28 $25,540 4.8 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 410 0.05% $13.12 $14.14 $29,410 2.8 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 280 0.03% $23.86 $26.52 $55,170 5.4 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 12,530 1.41% $30.92 $33.08 $68,810 1.4 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 10,890 1.23% $25.65 $28.77 $59,850 1.3 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 370 0.04% $22.02 $24.90 $51,790 8.4 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers 440 0.05% $30.84 $32.44 $67,480 3.7 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 140 0.02% $12.90 $13.83 $28,780 4.4 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 890 0.10% $24.27 $24.35 $50,650 6.1 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 100,890 11.36% $15.68 $16.59 $34,510 0.5 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 6,490 0.73% $22.94 $24.35 $50,660 0.9 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 310 0.03% $12.42 $12.76 $26,540 1.4 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 220 0.02% $16.33 $16.39 $34,090 2.9 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 880 0.10% $14.04 $14.14 $29,420 1.6 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 9,440 1.06% $15.32 $15.74 $32,740 0.6 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 990 0.11% $16.42 $16.91 $35,170 1.1 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 1,380 0.16% $15.77 $16.22 $33,740 1.5 %
  43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 30 0.00% $13.65 $14.58 $30,330 4.7 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 190 0.02% $15.67 $15.73 $32,720 2.7 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 9,480 1.07% $15.83 $16.70 $34,730 1.1 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 620 0.07% $13.75 $14.23 $29,590 1.9 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 2,830 0.32% $13.81 $14.40 $29,940 1.2 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 1,110 0.13% $16.86 $17.64 $36,690 1.1 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 2,500 0.28% $11.97 $12.24 $25,460 0.7 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 1,080 0.12% $16.56 $17.50 $36,410 1.2 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 430 0.05% $9.94 $10.78 $22,410 5.4 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 130 0.01% $18.06 $18.06 $37,560 3.5 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 8,860 1.00% $18.81 $19.61 $40,790 1.0 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 13,180 1.48% $13.93 $14.56 $30,280 0.7 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 5,360 0.60% $13.11 $13.81 $28,730 1.5 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 1,870 0.21% $13.82 $15.22 $31,670 2.1 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 11,860 1.34% $18.51 $19.37 $40,290 0.9 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 80 0.01% $21.39 $21.72 $45,180 4.6 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 90 0.01% $14.81 $15.46 $32,150 7.8 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 9,690 1.09% $15.58 $15.78 $32,810 2.1 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 880 0.10% $16.54 $17.01 $35,380 5.1 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 630 0.07% $12.51 $13.82 $28,750 7.2 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 330 0.04% $19.96 $19.56 $40,680 5.8 %
  43-9031 Desktop Publishers 30 0.00% $20.62 $20.60 $42,860 5.4 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 260 0.03% $11.77 $11.96 $24,880 1.7 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 8,390 0.94% $12.66 $13.34 $27,750 1.2 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 180 0.02% $13.45 $13.92 $28,960 7.3 %
  43-9081 Proofreaders and Copy Markers 40 0.00% $16.12 $16.66 $34,650 5.6 %
  43-9111 Statistical Assistants 320 0.04% $18.33 $21.08 $43,840 6.7 %
  43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 600 0.07% $14.91 $15.02 $31,230 2.3 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 270 0.03% $11.35 $14.18 $29,490 7.4 %
  45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 80 0.01% $25.01 $22.55 $46,910 8.7 %
  45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 80 0.01% $11.04 $12.82 $26,670 10.5 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (7) (7) $7.07 $7.34 $15,270 5.1 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 7,930 0.89% $22.53 $22.29 $46,370 1.1 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 290 0.03% $27.36 $28.66 $59,600 2.8 %
  47-2011 Boilermakers 140 0.02% $25.33 $25.10 $52,200 2.4 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 50 0.01% $23.73 $24.23 $50,410 11.2 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 330 0.04% $18.86 $19.36 $40,260 3.1 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 40 0.00% $12.44 $13.28 $27,620 7.1 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 490 0.06% $17.83 $18.89 $39,290 2.8 %
  47-2111 Electricians 3,910 0.44% $22.67 $22.43 $46,650 0.8 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 190 0.02% $17.74 $17.88 $37,180 5.7 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 1,760 0.20% $24.21 $24.45 $50,850 2.8 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 120 0.01% $20.40 $20.62 $42,890 4.3 %
  47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 160 0.02% $17.22 $19.97 $41,540 10.9 %
  47-5031 Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 120 0.01% $19.04 $19.68 $40,940 3.4 %
  47-5041 Continuous Mining Machine Operators 40 0.00% $16.20 $16.28 $33,870 4.4 %
  47-5099 Extraction Workers, All Other (7) (7) $15.86 $15.77 $32,810 4.1 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 63,420 7.14% $20.99 $21.13 $43,940 0.6 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 6,180 0.70% $28.89 $29.09 $60,510 0.7 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 330 0.04% $13.50 $15.22 $31,650 4.8 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 50 0.01% $25.18 $25.17 $52,360 4.8 %
  49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 370 0.04% $21.20 $21.11 $43,900 2.1 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 5,690 0.64% $23.94 $23.57 $49,030 1.5 %
  49-2095 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 70 0.01% $23.01 $23.29 $48,440 2.8 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 240 0.03% $19.66 $19.60 $40,760 3.7 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 340 0.04% $17.45 $17.35 $36,080 3.5 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 140 0.02% $17.93 $19.30 $40,140 4.5 %
  49-9011 Mechanical Door Repairers (7) (7) $13.69 $15.96 $33,190 11.7 %
  49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 200 0.02% $22.90 $23.02 $47,880 2.8 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 770 0.09% $22.64 $21.81 $45,370 4.1 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 14,520 1.64% $20.92 $20.83 $43,320 0.8 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 25,930 2.92% $19.75 $19.57 $40,710 0.8 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 4,730 0.53% $18.01 $18.31 $38,080 3.1 %
  49-9044 Millwrights 1,370 0.15% $24.02 $22.43 $46,650 3.2 %
  49-9061 Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers (7) (7) $15.60 $14.88 $30,960 5.1 %
  49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers 320 0.04% $21.82 $22.19 $46,160 5.0 %
  49-9069 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other 660 0.07% $21.38 $22.06 $45,880 2.5 %
  49-9096 Riggers 60 0.01% $24.63 $22.63 $47,080 8.6 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 690 0.08% $14.04 $15.54 $32,310 4.6 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 560 0.06% $19.80 $19.75 $41,080 2.4 %
 
Production Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 339,130 38.20% $16.05 $17.04 $35,450 0.7 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 31,530 3.55% $25.41 $26.28 $54,660 0.6 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 230 0.03% $22.89 $22.78 $47,380 7.9 %
  51-2091 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators 90 0.01% $10.65 $11.90 $24,750 4.3 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 23,900 2.69% $11.09 $11.95 $24,860 2.3 %
  51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 3,310 0.37% $11.57 $12.82 $26,660 7.7 %
  51-3092 Food Batchmakers (7) (7) $10.46 $12.29 $25,570 11.0 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 230 0.03% $18.96 $18.42 $38,300 4.3 %
  51-4012 Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers 50 0.01% $19.96 $20.66 $42,980 4.1 %
  51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 4,280 0.48% $14.28 $14.28 $29,690 2.1 %
  51-4022 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 0.00% $16.34 $15.76 $32,780 4.1 %
  51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 140 0.02% $12.83 $14.03 $29,180 4.8 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 490 0.06% $11.25 $11.89 $24,730 3.4 %
  51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 90 0.01% $12.87 $13.78 $28,670 9.2 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) (7) $10.17 $11.31 $23,520 6.5 %
  51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 120 0.01% $16.11 $15.87 $33,010 3.2 %
  51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 210 0.02% $13.47 $14.28 $29,700 4.0 %
  51-4041 Machinists 4,070 0.46% $16.84 $17.27 $35,920 2.4 %
  51-4051 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders 100 0.01% $14.74 $14.25 $29,650 5.8 %
  51-4052 Pourers and Casters, Metal (7) (7) $9.07 $10.02 $20,840 11.4 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 5,840 0.66% $11.21 $12.04 $25,040 3.8 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 510 0.06% $16.81 $17.25 $35,870 3.4 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 1,060 0.12% $17.78 $17.66 $36,730 2.5 %
  51-4191 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 160 0.02% $14.79 $14.82 $30,830 8.5 %
  51-4193 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 550 0.06% $16.92 $16.40 $34,110 4.4 %
  51-4194 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 130 0.01% $16.65 $16.17 $33,630 10.3 %
  51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other 100 0.01% $12.76 $14.54 $30,230 10.0 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 70 0.01% $18.97 $18.90 $39,310 5.2 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 550 0.06% $14.57 $14.63 $30,420 2.7 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 60 0.01% $8.78 $8.93 $18,580 5.8 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 30 0.00% $10.04 $9.86 $20,510 2.5 %
  51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 150 0.02% $10.83 $11.61 $24,140 8.9 %
  51-6063 Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 230 0.03% $10.66 $12.18 $25,340 9.8 %
  51-6064 Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 3,380 0.38% $16.18 $17.81 $37,040 6.3 %
  51-6091 Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 4,510 0.51% $15.01 $15.49 $32,210 2.7 %
  51-8012 Power Distributors and Dispatchers 150 0.02% $24.26 $25.14 $52,280 3.2 %
  51-8013 Power Plant Operators 470 0.05% $19.29 $18.95 $39,410 6.6 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 1,340 0.15% $22.19 $21.62 $44,970 1.5 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 1,460 0.16% $20.80 $21.28 $44,250 2.6 %
  51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators 53,660 6.04% $21.47 $21.59 $44,900 1.1 %
  51-8092 Gas Plant Operators 860 0.10% $22.13 $21.76 $45,260 2.0 %
  51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (7) (7) $25.15 $23.87 $49,650 2.8 %
  51-8099 Plant and System Operators, All Other 800 0.09% $21.01 $21.27 $44,240 1.9 %
  51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 32,930 3.71% $19.16 $19.33 $40,210 2.1 %
  51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 10,060 1.13% $17.19 $17.41 $36,200 1.5 %
  51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,520 0.17% $12.78 $13.46 $28,000 2.3 %
  51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 150 0.02% $9.92 $10.65 $22,150 7.9 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 44,060 4.96% $14.37 $14.79 $30,760 0.7 %
  51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 40 0.00% $10.27 $11.38 $23,660 6.0 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 820 0.09% $14.51 $15.38 $31,990 4.5 %
  51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 8,060 0.91% $14.06 $14.12 $29,380 1.6 %
  51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 1,710 0.19% $15.62 $16.13 $33,540 3.0 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 20,030 2.26% $14.98 $16.12 $33,530 1.2 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 45,480 5.12% $12.52 $13.18 $27,410 1.1 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 3,710 0.42% $12.83 $13.79 $28,690 2.6 %
  51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment (7) (7) $12.82 $12.48 $25,960 3.6 %
  51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 190 0.02% $12.46 $14.63 $30,430 7.1 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 100 0.01% $14.83 $14.59 $30,340 4.7 %
  51-9191 Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 640 0.07% $12.23 $12.68 $26,380 3.6 %
  51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 1,200 0.14% $12.16 $12.88 $26,780 2.0 %
  51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 200 0.02% $13.00 $14.60 $30,380 6.0 %
  51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 240 0.03% $13.25 $13.65 $28,400 4.4 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 11,770 1.33% $10.56 $11.21 $23,320 1.0 %
  51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 8,240 0.93% $14.61 $15.45 $32,140 2.4 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 69,380 7.81% $12.73 $13.80 $28,690 0.7 %
  53-1011 Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors 50 0.01% $17.34 $17.31 $36,000 4.4 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 2,410 0.27% $20.54 $21.27 $44,250 1.0 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 1,220 0.14% $22.73 $23.36 $48,580 1.4 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 100 0.01% $12.23 $14.22 $29,580 11.8 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 6,510 0.73% $16.82 $17.57 $36,540 1.2 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 2,860 0.32% $12.89 $13.62 $28,330 1.6 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 50 0.01% $17.41 $17.12 $35,610 5.9 %
  53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 980 0.11% $13.51 $14.38 $29,900 4.2 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 80 0.01% $18.87 $18.55 $38,590 3.8 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 330 0.04% $16.07 $16.18 $33,660 3.0 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 12,030 1.35% $13.85 $14.45 $30,050 1.0 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 530 0.06% $10.97 $12.73 $26,470 3.7 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 18,150 2.04% $12.04 $12.74 $26,510 1.0 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 5,510 0.62% $11.61 $12.13 $25,240 2.4 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 15,440 1.74% $9.76 $10.42 $21,670 1.7 %
  53-7071 Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators 310 0.03% $19.49 $18.79 $39,080 4.6 %
  53-7072 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers 1,200 0.14% $21.53 $20.70 $43,060 4.8 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 30 0.00% $13.96 $16.00 $33,270 7.6 %
  53-7121 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 1,130 0.13% $19.45 $19.38 $40,320 2.1 %
  53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 250 0.03% $13.02 $13.71 $28,520 4.0 %

About May 2004 National Industry-Specific 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.

(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