2000 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Bellingham, WA MSA

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry divisions in the Bellingham, WA MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Washington.

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Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
11-0000 Management Occupations 2,060 $28.82 $31.13 $64,740 1.8 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 80 $69.79 $56.48 $117,480 12.5 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 610 $31.45 $33.87 $70,450 2.8 %
  11-1031 Legislators 30 $30.02 $28.55 $59,380 12.9 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 40 $24.64 $25.95 $53,970 3.6 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 90 $21.81 $29.63 $61,620 6.3 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 90 $23.13 $24.54 $51,040 5.2 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 60 $29.18 $30.31 $63,050 3.6 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 150 $24.76 $27.62 $57,440 4.1 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 40 $25.11 $27.07 $56,300 4.5 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 90 $27.02 $31.22 $64,930 7.5 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 40 $21.84 $23.10 $48,050 3.6 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 30 $23.97 $23.79 $49,490 2.9 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 110 $31.58 $31.19 $64,880 3.9 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program (4) $16.36 $19.78 $41,130 9.8 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 110 (2) (2) $78,270 2.9 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 90 $31.70 $33.03 $68,710 2.8 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 40 $39.93 $39.44 $82,030 4.4 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 60 $17.17 $17.54 $36,470 3.5 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 30 $26.02 $28.39 $59,050 6.0 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers (4) $15.77 $16.49 $34,290 7.7 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 1,740 $20.38 $22.12 $46,010 3.9 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 110 $13.31 $14.83 $30,850 5.2 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 110 $18.04 $18.44 $38,350 2.6 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 230 $19.70 $19.74 $41,070 3.0 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 160 $23.17 $23.19 $48,230 4.7 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 30 $18.80 $18.36 $38,180 7.0 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 60 $19.94 $20.87 $43,410 5.4 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 50 $20.20 $24.30 $50,540 8.5 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 420 $21.36 $25.05 $52,110 10.9 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 50 $25.03 $24.32 $50,590 5.7 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 50 $23.32 $22.86 $47,540 3.5 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 560 $20.97 $21.83 $45,410 2.3 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 70 $24.57 $24.95 $51,900 7.8 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 160 $19.21 $19.29 $40,110 1.9 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 120 $22.29 $21.77 $45,290 3.2 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 60 $20.31 $21.70 $45,130 4.0 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 30 $24.43 $25.63 $53,310 5.5 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 910 $23.29 $24.87 $51,730 5.6 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 160 $20.07 $20.33 $42,290 3.9 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 50 $38.71 $37.89 $78,800 2.5 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 100 $26.23 $27.05 $56,260 4.6 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 40 $37.72 $34.46 $71,670 9.3 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 120 $29.73 $30.67 $63,790 2.6 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters (4) $12.68 $13.49 $28,060 11.2 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 80 $20.82 $22.17 $46,110 2.5 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 50 $29.87 $29.07 $60,460 3.5 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians (4) $13.01 $13.03 $27,100 5.2 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 340 $19.76 $21.62 $44,970 6.6 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 50 $24.47 $30.61 $63,660 24.3 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 60 $20.02 $21.31 $44,320 5.1 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (4) $10.64 $11.37 $23,660 8.5 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 1,060 $14.12 $16.02 $33,310 6.0 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors (4) $21.67 $24.01 $49,940 3.5 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 180 $21.20 $21.03 $43,740 17.8 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors (4) $18.66 $21.14 $43,970 17.4 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 200 $10.82 $13.28 $27,630 15.7 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 250 $11.58 $12.63 $26,280 5.5 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 30 $18.45 $18.22 $37,900 7.2 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 30 $18.66 $18.93 $39,380 7.6 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 80 $10.57 $11.44 $23,800 5.1 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
23-0000 Legal Occupations 290 $18.41 $21.42 $44,550 8.9 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 70 $32.57 $33.96 $70,640 5.9 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants (4) $16.06 $16.38 $34,080 5.1 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 30 $16.51 $16.34 $33,980 7.0 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 4,770 $16.37 $17.66 $36,740 3.7 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 380 $15.73 $19.18 $39,900 6.3 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 120 $8.09 $8.88 $18,460 3.8 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 70 (2) (2) $37,320 3.2 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 610 (2) (2) $42,850 2.7 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 380 (2) (2) $41,190 2.2 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 420 (2) (2) $41,760 2.7 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 100 (2) (2) $40,640 3.0 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 60 (2) (2) $38,110 4.0 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 40 (2) (2) $39,510 4.0 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 160 $10.82 $12.68 $26,370 9.3 %
  25-4021 Librarians 90 $23.41 $23.55 $48,980 3.8 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 70 $13.91 $13.53 $28,140 4.3 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 30 $19.93 $19.21 $39,950 3.4 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 790 (2) (2) $22,910 3.0 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 1,180 $13.02 $15.81 $32,880 4.7 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 40 $14.22 $15.06 $31,330 10.8 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers (4) $10.47 $10.43 $21,690 3.0 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers (4) $10.63 $11.19 $23,280 5.6 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 40 $11.18 $12.52 $26,050 7.9 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 160 (2) (2) $23,550 7.9 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 50 $17.68 $21.27 $44,240 16.9 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 120 $16.72 $17.43 $36,260 4.0 %
  27-3041 Editors 80 $17.63 $18.20 $37,860 7.9 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians (4) $9.89 $10.59 $22,020 4.7 %
 
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 1,670 $19.76 $26.14 $54,370 8.1 %
  29-1020 Dentists (4) (3) $64.93 $135,060 22.9 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 70 $34.20 $34.96 $72,720 7.8 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (4) $61.01 $55.32 $115,060 18.8 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants (4) $25.08 $24.61 $51,200 5.5 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 250 $20.71 $21.43 $44,580 3.2 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 40 $23.67 $22.85 $47,520 4.2 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 40 $47.40 $43.07 $89,590 11.2 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 120 $34.14 $33.90 $70,500 2.9 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (4) $16.91 $18.40 $38,280 6.8 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 50 $14.68 $15.03 $31,250 6.2 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 30 $9.82 $10.30 $21,430 8.7 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 230 $13.59 $13.97 $29,050 2.6 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 80 $8.40 $9.73 $20,240 5.1 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 240 $16.39 $18.14 $37,730 2.2 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 1,140 $9.91 $11.00 $22,870 6.1 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 220 $7.91 $8.14 $16,920 3.2 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 350 $8.51 $8.65 $18,000 2.7 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides (4) $9.60 $9.54 $19,840 3.4 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 290 $15.78 $15.60 $32,460 3.4 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 60 $12.15 $12.11 $25,190 3.2 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 60 $12.67 $12.72 $26,460 2.6 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 910 $18.09 $17.99 $37,430 9.3 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 60 $31.29 $31.21 $64,910 3.8 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 50 $29.79 $28.58 $59,450 4.0 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 180 $23.26 $23.11 $48,080 3.2 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 310 $9.80 $11.22 $23,340 4.4 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 7,080 $6.92 $8.06 $16,770 2.2 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 100 $12.56 $13.06 $27,170 3.5 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 450 $14.67 $14.68 $30,540 5.6 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 530 $6.84 $7.12 $14,800 3.1 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 200 $9.78 $9.69 $20,160 2.3 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 340 $9.78 $9.84 $20,460 4.4 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (4) $6.94 $7.36 $15,310 3.3 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 220 $8.09 $8.55 $17,790 3.3 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 250 $7.49 $7.78 $16,180 2.7 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,350 $6.84 $7.38 $15,350 2.5 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (4) $6.68 $7.15 $14,880 4.9 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,310 $6.72 $7.12 $14,800 2.4 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 180 $8.37 $8.61 $17,900 4.2 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 280 $7.00 $7.24 $15,050 2.5 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (4) $6.69 $6.83 $14,210 4.2 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 2,100 $8.72 $9.73 $20,240 2.3 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 120 $13.21 $12.89 $26,820 4.1 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 30 $19.76 $21.31 $44,330 7.6 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 940 $9.86 $9.97 $20,730 2.6 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 570 $7.05 $7.33 $15,240 1.5 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 400 $10.24 $10.93 $22,740 3.8 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 1,800 $8.55 $10.00 $20,810 5.0 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 50 $15.75 $15.99 $33,250 3.1 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (4) $7.35 $7.60 $15,800 5.5 %
  39-3012 Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners 60 $7.18 $7.68 $15,970 2.7 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 110 $7.27 $7.55 $15,710 2.7 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 140 $9.65 $9.78 $20,350 5.3 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 220 $7.91 $8.27 $17,200 5.6 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 240 $8.04 $8.40 $17,480 5.9 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors (4) $13.90 $12.48 $25,950 12.0 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 340 $9.18 $8.97 $18,650 4.2 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 7,290 $9.81 $12.76 $26,530 2.3 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 480 $15.75 $17.31 $36,010 3.2 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 110 $26.39 $29.89 $62,180 5.6 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 2,490 $7.99 $9.03 $18,780 2.5 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 340 $8.30 $9.18 $19,090 4.4 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 140 $13.83 $14.45 $30,050 4.5 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,240 $9.33 $10.71 $22,280 3.6 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 90 $20.04 $25.80 $53,670 9.5 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 170 $15.72 $20.72 $43,090 15.9 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 40 $21.40 $29.89 $62,170 19.1 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 90 $22.95 $23.30 $48,460 4.4 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 550 $17.57 $21.36 $44,430 8.4 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters (4) $7.52 $9.69 $20,150 19.6 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 60 $15.45 $15.60 $32,460 3.5 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers (4) $27.71 $32.77 $68,160 9.6 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 140 $7.74 $11.18 $23,260 16.4 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 10,230 $11.43 $12.27 $25,530 1.6 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 630 $17.65 $18.49 $38,460 1.8 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 140 $8.26 $8.81 $18,320 4.1 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 100 $11.88 $11.94 $24,840 3.5 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 300 $12.89 $13.03 $27,100 3.1 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,380 $12.25 $12.61 $26,240 2.0 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 100 $13.05 $13.46 $28,010 2.8 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 40 $10.46 $10.86 $22,590 6.3 %
  43-3071 Tellers 560 $9.67 $9.74 $20,250 3.1 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 500 $12.04 $12.22 $25,420 2.8 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 60 $6.94 $8.26 $17,170 6.5 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 190 $6.83 $7.23 $15,050 3.4 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 90 $8.56 $9.60 $19,960 11.2 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 40 $10.76 $12.50 $26,000 4.9 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 90 $12.17 $12.11 $25,190 4.2 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 110 $11.23 $11.81 $24,560 3.5 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 60 $12.07 $12.15 $25,270 4.2 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 570 $9.79 $9.93 $20,640 2.6 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 100 $10.81 $11.10 $23,090 5.1 %
  43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents (4) $13.28 $21.77 $45,280 18.6 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 80 $15.72 $15.45 $32,140 3.5 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 80 $14.99 $15.82 $32,900 3.8 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 520 $10.71 $11.52 $23,960 2.1 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 570 $9.39 $10.49 $21,820 4.1 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 370 $14.92 $15.01 $31,230 2.4 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries (4) $9.66 $9.79 $20,370 4.3 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 230 $11.35 $11.56 $24,040 5.7 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 740 $11.20 $11.79 $24,520 2.2 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 60 $12.33 $12.58 $26,170 5.0 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 250 $10.14 $10.13 $21,070 3.4 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 40 $11.31 $11.73 $24,390 4.1 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 60 $16.17 $16.39 $34,100 2.0 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 60 $10.10 $10.28 $21,390 3.7 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,120 $10.27 $10.53 $21,910 2.2 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 30 $13.91 $13.95 $29,010 4.9 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 240 $14.69 $15.22 $31,650 7.5 %
  45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 30 $9.87 $10.07 $20,950 3.9 %
  45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators (4) $16.03 $16.21 $33,710 3.8 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 4,360 $17.32 $18.19 $37,830 2.6 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 400 $23.29 $23.66 $49,200 4.2 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 900 $17.04 $18.11 $37,670 3.9 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 80 $24.05 $22.77 $47,350 16.3 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 450 $16.32 $16.95 $35,250 5.3 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 160 $17.41 $17.82 $37,080 4.0 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 120 $20.75 $20.56 $42,770 4.9 %
  47-2082 Tapers 120 $23.59 $24.28 $50,490 12.0 %
  47-2111 Electricians 400 $22.01 $20.61 $42,880 6.7 %
  47-2121 Glaziers 70 $15.45 $16.31 $33,930 7.1 %
  47-2130 Insulation Workers (4) $16.18 $17.05 $35,470 7.4 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 190 $16.08 $17.12 $35,610 13.3 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 320 $21.98 $21.14 $43,970 4.4 %
  47-2181 Roofers 150 $12.89 $14.04 $29,200 10.2 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 110 $16.24 $16.12 $33,520 3.1 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 120 $10.09 $9.94 $20,670 4.8 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (4) $14.86 $14.34 $29,830 5.3 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 50 $19.23 $19.03 $39,590 7.8 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 80 $17.31 $16.20 $33,700 8.9 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 2,820 $15.38 $16.05 $33,380 2.4 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 240 $22.31 $24.40 $50,750 3.9 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 50 $15.66 $15.81 $32,880 5.7 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 200 $21.72 $19.23 $40,010 5.9 %
  49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers (4) $12.92 $14.10 $29,330 4.5 %
  49-3022 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers (4) $15.95 $15.92 $33,120 3.6 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 450 $15.53 $16.84 $35,020 6.5 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 100 $17.47 $17.32 $36,030 3.6 %
  49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 120 $17.15 $16.30 $33,890 3.2 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 80 $16.47 $16.85 $35,050 3.0 %
  49-3051 Motorboat Mechanics (4) $14.12 $14.69 $30,550 7.5 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 110 $9.61 $10.20 $21,210 4.8 %
  49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 40 $24.95 $24.36 $50,680 4.5 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 30 $16.35 $17.31 $36,010 4.9 %
  49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers (4) $17.06 $16.46 $34,240 10.1 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 600 $14.75 $14.48 $30,120 3.3 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 30 $19.10 $18.99 $39,490 4.9 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 190 $10.68 $11.99 $24,930 8.3 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (4) $9.22 $9.60 $19,980 5.8 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
51-0000 Production Occupations 5,060 $11.86 $13.69 $28,470 4.1 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 380 $20.16 $22.02 $45,790 6.1 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 110 $17.25 $17.12 $35,600 2.5 %
  51-2091 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators 90 $12.44 $12.99 $27,020 6.6 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 390 $9.82 $10.20 $21,220 2.6 %
  51-3011 Bakers (4) $9.93 $10.04 $20,880 3.0 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 70 $18.21 $17.79 $36,990 2.3 %
  51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 110 $9.16 $10.24 $21,290 6.5 %
  51-3092 Food Batchmakers 310 $9.97 $9.99 $20,770 3.9 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 110 $12.95 $12.78 $26,580 4.3 %
  51-4041 Machinists 90 $12.89 $15.05 $31,290 4.6 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 90 $8.96 $9.56 $19,880 5.0 %
  51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (4) $13.47 $13.24 $27,540 3.0 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 170 $13.50 $14.92 $31,020 7.2 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 60 $14.92 $14.69 $30,560 2.8 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 130 $8.01 $8.34 $17,350 2.0 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 30 $9.00 $9.25 $19,240 5.6 %
  51-6064 Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 130 $11.42 $11.07 $23,030 4.2 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (4) $12.27 $12.70 $26,430 5.7 %
  51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood (4) $10.20 $11.01 $22,900 4.7 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 90 $10.46 $11.79 $24,530 6.1 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators (4) $20.51 $21.69 $45,110 6.4 %
  51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers 330 $19.93 $19.66 $40,900 4.7 %
  51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 50 $18.43 $17.32 $36,020 5.8 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 50 $10.68 $12.97 $26,980 5.4 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (4) $11.28 $10.74 $22,340 4.7 %
  51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 30 $10.60 $12.07 $25,110 5.6 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 220 $10.56 $11.81 $24,550 7.0 %
  51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 40 $13.55 $14.75 $30,670 4.7 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 120 $10.36 $11.43 $23,770 5.4 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $12.04 $11.99 $24,930 6.6 %
  51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment (4) $15.76 $15.83 $32,940 4.3 %
  51-9191 Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders (4) $12.18 $13.58 $28,250 9.3 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 170 $8.64 $9.37 $19,490 4.7 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 4,300 $11.88 $12.82 $26,670 2.2 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 80 $21.48 $22.28 $46,350 5.8 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 70 $20.42 $21.92 $45,590 4.5 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 120 $9.93 $10.66 $22,180 9.8 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 210 $13.28 $13.31 $27,690 3.5 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 150 $15.92 $16.16 $33,600 6.7 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 900 $14.99 $15.59 $32,420 2.2 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 410 $10.36 $11.09 $23,070 3.9 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants (4) $7.78 $7.99 $16,610 3.1 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 40 $22.43 $20.08 $41,770 7.4 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators (4) $23.57 $22.23 $46,230 4.2 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 350 $12.31 $12.99 $27,010 3.7 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 160 $8.20 $9.07 $18,870 6.6 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 610 $9.68 $10.18 $21,170 2.2 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 280 $10.23 $10.85 $22,560 3.6 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 460 $8.05 $8.43 $17,540 3.0 %

About 2000 National, State, and Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Estimates for residual, "All Other", occupations are not available.

(1) 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.

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

(3) = Median hourly wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour.

(4) = Estimates not released due to high relative standard error.

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.



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Technical notes

List of Occupations in SOC Code Number Order

List of Occupations in Alphabetical Order

 

Last Modified Date: November 15, 2001