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2000 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Lowell, MA-NH PMSA

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry divisions in the Lowell, MA-NH PMSA, a primary metropolitan statistical area that includes parts of Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

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SOC Major Groups in the Lowell, MA-NH PMSA:

Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Community and Social Services Occupations
Legal Occupations
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
Protective Service Occupations
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Sales and Related Occupations
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations

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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	9,740	$34.88	$37.12	$77,210	1.9 %
11-1011	Chief Executives	710	$64.82	$54.69	$113,760	6.7 %
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	2,350	$38.68	$40.03	$83,260	2.4 %
11-1031	Legislators	(4)	$6.88	$7.63	$15,880	5.0 %
11-2011	Advertising and Promotions Managers	(4)	$38.64	$39.47	$82,090	8.2 %
11-2021	Marketing Managers	530	$37.85	$38.27	$79,600	2.7 %
11-2022	Sales Managers	480	$42.78	$42.91	$89,260	4.6 %
11-2031	Public Relations Managers	40	$23.89	$24.97	$51,940	7.1 %
11-3011	Administrative Services Managers	560	$33.44	$34.86	$72,510	4.2 %
11-3021	Computer and Information Systems Managers	580	$40.97	$42.12	$87,600	2.6 %
11-3031	Financial Managers	730	$35.31	$36.59	$76,100	2.2 %
11-3040	Human Resources Managers	(4)	$26.44	$28.88	$60,070	3.7 %
11-3051	Industrial Production Managers	440	$28.08	$30.12	$62,650	4.8 %
11-3061	Purchasing Managers	150	$29.07	$29.43	$61,210	4.0 %
11-3071	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	90	$23.80	$24.64	$51,260	5.7 %
11-9021	Construction Managers	180	$24.56	$24.90	$51,790	7.6 %
11-9031	Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program	70	$14.02	$15.63	$32,510	4.5 %
11-9032	Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School	240	(2)	(2)	$70,790	2.9 %
11-9041	Engineering Managers	580	$44.89	$45.67	$95,000	2.5 %
11-9051	Food Service Managers	290	$16.40	$17.49	$36,370	2.9 %
11-9061	Funeral Directors	30	$36.34	$30.39	$63,200	22.4 %
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	90	$26.31	$28.10	$58,450	8.4 %
11-9141	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	60	$20.59	$24.37	$50,690	7.8 %
11-9151	Social and Community Service Managers	60	$20.13	$21.34	$44,390	5.4 %

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	5,820	$26.50	$28.14	$58,520	6.5 %
13-1021	Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products	(4)	$21.08	$28.14	$58,520	22.0 %
13-1022	Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products	220	$21.61	$24.75	$51,480	8.8 %
13-1023	Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products	390	$21.31	$22.01	$45,770	2.6 %
13-1031	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	(4)	$19.39	$20.04	$41,670	11.8 %
13-1041	Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation	110	$28.01	$28.74	$59,780	3.5 %
13-1051	Cost Estimators	350	$25.82	$25.96	$53,990	6.0 %
13-1071	Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists	150	$22.17	$24.27	$50,480	4.1 %
13-1072	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	50	$21.48	$22.30	$46,380	4.8 %
13-1073	Training and Development Specialists	90	$23.64	$24.54	$51,050	5.7 %
13-1111	Management Analysts	(4)	$30.42	$30.50	$63,430	5.4 %
13-2011	Accountants and Auditors	920	$20.88	$22.79	$47,400	2.9 %
13-2021	Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate	150	$15.52	$15.88	$33,030	5.3 %
13-2031	Budget Analysts	30	$24.92	$25.71	$53,470	5.8 %
13-2041	Credit Analysts	60	$19.67	$19.70	$40,970	4.0 %
13-2051	Financial Analysts	160	$26.92	$27.78	$57,780	5.0 %
13-2072	Loan Officers	80	$13.91	$15.80	$32,870	11.0 %

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	7,650	$33.49	$33.98	$70,690	2.0 %
15-1021	Computer Programmers	(4)	$39.40	$38.65	$80,390	2.6 %
15-1031	Computer Software Engineers, Applications	1,940	$39.49	$39.44	$82,020	2.5 %
15-1032	Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software	1,300	$37.45	$37.37	$77,720	2.3 %
15-1041	Computer Support Specialists	1,510	$26.04	$26.63	$55,390	1.7 %
15-1051	Computer Systems Analysts	620	$31.11	$30.98	$64,440	2.3 %
15-1061	Database Administrators	160	$28.40	$28.51	$59,300	2.8 %
15-1071	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	600	$28.37	$27.86	$57,960	2.3 %
15-1081	Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts	190	$28.29	$28.81	$59,910	3.0 %
15-2031	Operations Research Analysts	(4)	$19.32	$22.41	$46,610	13.6 %

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	4,800	$28.07	$29.18	$60,700	2.6 %
17-2041	Chemical Engineers	(4)	$30.36	$31.36	$65,230	4.9 %
17-2051	Civil Engineers	60	$23.82	$24.33	$50,610	3.8 %
17-2061	Computer Hardware Engineers	270	$34.42	$35.20	$73,210	5.6 %
17-2071	Electrical Engineers	950	$36.68	$35.37	$73,570	2.4 %
17-2072	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	(4)	$37.07	$36.71	$76,360	3.6 %
17-2081	Environmental Engineers	50	$30.51	$31.92	$66,400	6.4 %
17-2111	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	40	$26.34	$27.67	$57,550	4.3 %
17-2112	Industrial Engineers	630	$30.58	$30.13	$62,670	2.6 %
17-2131	Materials Engineers	(4)	$31.53	$32.17	$66,920	3.0 %
17-2141	Mechanical Engineers	390	$32.33	$34.50	$71,760	2.1 %
17-3011	Architectural and Civil Drafters	50	$17.89	$19.40	$40,340	6.1 %
17-3012	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	130	$25.27	$27.33	$56,840	10.8 %
17-3013	Mechanical Drafters	140	$21.07	$21.32	$44,350	2.5 %
17-3023	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians	580	$20.36	$21.10	$43,890	3.4 %
17-3024	Electro-Mechanical Technicians	240	$18.52	$18.63	$38,760	5.3 %
17-3025	Environmental Engineering Technicians	(4)	$15.62	$16.68	$34,700	4.7 %
17-3026	Industrial Engineering Technicians	(4)	$29.45	$29.73	$61,850	6.5 %
17-3027	Mechanical Engineering Technicians	150	$18.40	$18.94	$39,400	2.9 %
17-3031	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	(4)	$13.06	$13.29	$27,650	5.4 %

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	1,530	$23.74	$25.63	$53,310	7.2 %
19-2031	Chemists	90	$23.62	$27.41	$57,010	8.1 %
19-2032	Materials Scientists	40	$41.66	$41.75	$86,840	7.8 %
19-3011	Economists	(4)	$23.18	$27.62	$57,440	8.8 %
19-3021	Market Research Analysts	(4)	$22.34	$21.29	$44,290	4.5 %
19-3031	Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists	60	$20.97	$22.78	$47,370	11.7 %
19-4031	Chemical Technicians	120	$18.24	$19.05	$39,630	3.4 %

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	1,360	$15.06	$16.20	$33,710	5.8 %
21-1011	Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors	(4)	$10.34	$12.56	$26,120	17.0 %
21-1012	Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors	170	$21.93	$22.13	$46,030	2.9 %
21-1014	Mental Health Counselors	80	$12.82	$14.94	$31,080	8.7 %
21-1015	Rehabilitation Counselors	(4)	$10.15	$11.09	$23,060	10.2 %
21-1021	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	210	$18.44	$19.26	$40,070	10.0 %
21-1023	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	110	$23.54	$21.66	$45,060	7.6 %
21-1093	Social and Human Service Assistants	250	$14.46	$14.31	$29,760	6.6 %

Legal Occupations
			Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number	Occupation Title	Employment	Median Hourly	Mean Hourly	Mean Annual (1)	Mean RSE
23-0000	Legal Occupations	370	$20.78	$27.23	$56,630	6.7 %
23-1011	Lawyers	140	$42.32	$40.61	$84,470	8.1 %
23-2011	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	190	$18.99	$18.34	$38,150	8.6 %

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	8,030	$18.80	$18.87	$39,250	2.8 %
25-2011	Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	690	$10.32	$10.63	$22,100	3.5 %
25-2012	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	130	(2)	(2)	$41,050	4.8 %
25-2021	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	1,820	(2)	(2)	$44,230	3.5 %
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education	1,100	(2)	(2)	$46,390	2.5 %
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education	1,380	(2)	(2)	$46,910	2.4 %
25-2041	Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School	310	(2)	(2)	$44,330	2.4 %
25-2042	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	80	(2)	(2)	$44,740	2.4 %
25-2043	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	110	(2)	(2)	$49,480	3.6 %
25-3021	Self-Enrichment Education Teachers	70	$18.89	$18.34	$38,140	5.2 %
25-4021	Librarians	100	$20.97	$20.94	$43,550	3.5 %
25-4031	Library Technicians	150	$10.76	$10.65	$22,150	3.6 %
25-9031	Instructional Coordinators	50	$16.29	$18.68	$38,850	16.7 %
25-9041	Teacher Assistants	1,230	(2)	(2)	$19,690	4.6 %

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	950	$18.77	$20.18	$41,970	4.0 %
27-1011	Art Directors	30	$24.92	$24.99	$51,990	7.8 %
27-1021	Commercial and Industrial Designers	(4)	$21.48	$23.22	$48,310	3.7 %
27-1023	Floral Designers	(4)	$9.81	$10.11	$21,020	4.9 %
27-1024	Graphic Designers	170	$20.76	$22.09	$45,950	6.9 %
27-3031	Public Relations Specialists	70	$15.49	$18.25	$37,960	6.8 %
27-3041	Editors	(4)	$19.71	$20.58	$42,800	8.1 %
27-3042	Technical Writers	160	$28.55	$28.44	$59,160	2.6 %
27-3043	Writers and Authors	30	$23.87	$21.32	$44,350	18.8 %
27-4011	Audio and Video Equipment Technicians	40	$12.96	$13.60	$28,280	3.1 %
27-4021	Photographers	(4)	$8.36	$11.30	$23,500	7.5 %

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	6,020	$22.23	$23.69	$49,280	3.4 %
29-1020	Dentists	160	$38.46	$38.56	$80,210	9.9 %
29-1031	Dietitians and Nutritionists	30	$16.42	$17.34	$36,060	5.1 %
29-1051	Pharmacists	150	$32.43	$31.68	$65,890	2.2 %
29-1062	Family and General Practitioners	(4)	$67.50	$60.14	$125,080	21.4 %
29-1063	Internists, General	(4)	(3)	$58.65	$121,990	25.4 %
29-1071	Physician Assistants	(4)	$16.44	$20.81	$43,290	22.0 %
29-1111	Registered Nurses	2,700	$24.08	$23.83	$49,580	2.5 %
29-1122	Occupational Therapists	60	$23.94	$22.88	$47,590	3.3 %
29-1123	Physical Therapists	150	$25.91	$26.02	$54,120	3.7 %
29-1127	Speech-Language Pathologists	30	$24.35	$22.84	$47,510	5.7 %
29-2011	Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists	70	$25.60	$25.15	$52,310	6.9 %
29-2012	Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians	130	$13.64	$15.13	$31,460	10.5 %
29-2021	Dental Hygienists	240	$23.97	$22.73	$47,290	8.7 %
29-2031	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	(4)	$23.67	$22.24	$46,270	9.1 %
29-2032	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	40	$25.09	$26.53	$55,180	8.7 %
29-2034	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	130	$18.56	$19.07	$39,660	6.1 %
29-2041	Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics	350	$13.05	$13.82	$28,740	1.6 %
29-2052	Pharmacy Technicians	200	$8.76	$9.23	$19,200	3.2 %
29-2056	Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	60	$11.67	$11.67	$24,280	2.4 %
29-2061	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	600	$17.86	$17.75	$36,930	2.5 %
29-2071	Medical Records and Health Information Technicians	110	$12.19	$12.95	$26,940	5.1 %

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	2,460	$10.43	$11.17	$23,240	2.2 %
31-1011	Home Health Aides	170	$9.71	$9.92	$20,630	6.1 %
31-1012	Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants	1,470	$10.18	$10.32	$21,470	1.9 %
31-2011	Occupational Therapist Assistants	(4)	$16.63	$16.75	$34,850	4.9 %
31-2021	Physical Therapist Assistants	60	$17.86	$17.97	$37,380	3.4 %
31-2022	Physical Therapist Aides	70	$7.76	$8.79	$18,280	5.1 %
31-9091	Dental Assistants	270	$14.85	$14.40	$29,960	6.4 %
31-9092	Medical Assistants	(4)	$13.07	$13.25	$27,570	7.1 %
31-9094	Medical Transcriptionists	70	$14.25	$14.31	$29,770	2.3 %
31-9095	Pharmacy Aides	50	$7.76	$7.91	$16,460	3.0 %
31-9096	Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers	40	$8.19	$8.55	$17,790	4.5 %

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	2,570	$14.93	$16.01	$33,310	8.8 %
33-1012	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives	170	$28.55	$29.22	$60,780	5.5 %
33-1021	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers	140	$25.34	$26.14	$54,360	2.9 %
33-2011	Fire Fighters	350	$22.21	$21.78	$45,310	4.3 %
33-3051	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	540	$19.70	$19.95	$41,500	2.4 %
33-9032	Security Guards	1,080	$9.56	$9.91	$20,610	2.7 %
33-9091	Crossing Guards	120	$6.54	$7.37	$15,330	6.0 %

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	9,280	$8.06	$8.77	$18,240	1.6 %
35-1011	Chefs and Head Cooks	130	$11.07	$11.55	$24,020	9.5 %
35-1012	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	450	$12.83	$14.06	$29,250	3.0 %
35-2011	Cooks, Fast Food	130	$9.87	$9.86	$20,510	3.4 %
35-2012	Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	310	$10.59	$10.60	$22,050	2.8 %
35-2014	Cooks, Restaurant	380	$10.59	$10.63	$22,110	2.6 %
35-2015	Cooks, Short Order	250	$10.05	$10.22	$21,260	3.0 %
35-2021	Food Preparation Workers	640	$9.02	$9.08	$18,880	1.7 %
35-3011	Bartenders	570	$6.83	$8.27	$17,200	4.5 %
35-3021	Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food	1,390	$7.42	$7.78	$16,180	2.8 %
35-3022	Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop	1,800	$6.97	$7.26	$15,100	2.0 %
35-3031	Waiters and Waitresses	1,720	$8.78	$9.00	$18,720	3.5 %
35-3041	Food Servers, Nonrestaurant	150	$8.09	$10.08	$20,960	13.4 %
35-9011	Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers	610	$7.31	$7.45	$15,500	2.8 %
35-9021	Dishwashers	400	$8.13	$8.54	$17,770	3.4 %
35-9031	Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop	250	$8.18	$8.41	$17,490	2.8 %

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	2,820	$10.99	$11.72	$24,370	3.0 %
37-1011	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers	120	$15.24	$15.63	$32,520	2.5 %
37-1012	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	50	$16.76	$17.23	$35,840	4.0 %
37-2011	Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	1,050	$12.36	$12.22	$25,410	2.8 %
37-2012	Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	820	$8.43	$8.47	$17,630	2.6 %
37-3011	Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	730	$13.51	$13.70	$28,490	2.9 %

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	1,760	$8.46	$9.42	$19,590	3.1 %
39-1021	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers	(4)	$13.66	$13.76	$28,620	7.7 %
39-2021	Nonfarm Animal Caretakers	90	$7.96	$8.14	$16,930	3.1 %
39-3031	Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers	30	$7.75	$9.57	$19,910	15.6 %
39-3091	Amusement and Recreation Attendants	200	$7.89	$8.56	$17,810	2.6 %
39-5012	Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists	540	$9.82	$10.04	$20,890	6.2 %
39-9011	Child Care Workers	(4)	$8.89	$8.95	$18,620	4.2 %
39-9031	Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors	60	$16.04	$14.31	$29,760	8.6 %

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	9,940	$11.31	$16.41	$34,130	3.4 %
41-1011	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers	580	$13.99	$15.73	$32,710	3.9 %
41-1012	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers	330	$22.68	$25.44	$52,920	5.7 %
41-2011	Cashiers	3,020	$7.43	$7.90	$16,420	1.5 %
41-2021	Counter and Rental Clerks	350	$8.52	$10.55	$21,950	6.4 %
41-2022	Parts Salespersons	100	$13.39	$13.98	$29,070	4.6 %
41-2031	Retail Salespersons	1,930	$8.76	$10.74	$22,330	5.0 %
41-3011	Advertising Sales Agents	50	$22.33	$22.90	$47,640	10.2 %
41-3021	Insurance Sales Agents	90	$27.18	$28.56	$59,410	15.1 %
41-3041	Travel Agents	110	$14.47	$13.80	$28,700	3.4 %
41-4011	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	1,000	$29.81	$30.17	$62,750	4.7 %
41-4012	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	1,320	$24.97	$28.25	$58,760	3.8 %
41-9011	Demonstrators and Product Promoters	30	$12.52	$15.84	$32,950	21.8 %
41-9031	Sales Engineers	260	$29.21	$30.92	$64,320	4.3 %
41-9041	Telemarketers	180	$13.66	$18.15	$37,750	13.7 %
41-9091	Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers	70	$16.85	$18.96	$39,430	5.4 %

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	19,310	$12.99	$13.75	$28,610	0.9 %
43-1011	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers	1,090	$18.85	$19.60	$40,780	2.7 %
43-2011	Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service	230	$11.38	$11.41	$23,740	3.0 %
43-3011	Bill and Account Collectors	270	$14.57	$14.46	$30,080	3.2 %
43-3021	Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators	470	$14.71	$14.44	$30,040	1.7 %
43-3031	Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	1,640	$14.04	$14.29	$29,730	1.4 %
43-3051	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	170	$15.32	$15.66	$32,580	3.0 %
43-3061	Procurement Clerks	70	$15.09	$15.42	$32,080	3.7 %
43-3071	Tellers	450	$9.63	$9.67	$20,110	2.6 %
43-4021	Correspondence Clerks	(4)	$12.59	$13.01	$27,060	8.5 %
43-4031	Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	60	$13.40	$13.87	$28,850	4.3 %
43-4041	Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks	100	$13.32	$13.76	$28,620	2.7 %
43-4051	Customer Service Representatives	1,930	$13.76	$14.40	$29,960	2.1 %
43-4071	File Clerks	410	$8.24	$9.09	$18,900	3.2 %
43-4121	Library Assistants, Clerical	70	$11.43	$11.76	$24,470	2.8 %
43-4131	Loan Interviewers and Clerks	100	$12.91	$13.43	$27,940	2.7 %
43-4141	New Accounts Clerks	50	$12.27	$11.93	$24,810	7.1 %
43-4151	Order Clerks	390	$13.43	$13.83	$28,760	5.9 %
43-4161	Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping	160	$17.44	$17.53	$36,460	2.5 %
43-4171	Receptionists and Information Clerks	940	$10.91	$11.17	$23,240	1.7 %
43-5021	Couriers and Messengers	70	$9.57	$9.44	$19,640	4.1 %
43-5031	Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers	120	$14.48	$13.84	$28,780	2.9 %
43-5032	Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	140	$15.26	$15.49	$32,220	3.9 %
43-5061	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	680	$19.22	$19.42	$40,390	2.0 %
43-5071	Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	850	$11.88	$12.48	$25,950	2.2 %
43-5081	Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	1,710	$9.93	$10.36	$21,560	2.0 %
43-5111	Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping	40	$11.97	$11.92	$24,800	6.9 %
43-6011	Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	1,420	$16.65	$17.30	$35,990	1.4 %
43-6012	Legal Secretaries	(4)	$15.28	$16.57	$34,460	11.9 %
43-6013	Medical Secretaries	530	$12.78	$12.84	$26,710	4.2 %
43-6014	Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	1,480	$12.95	$13.25	$27,560	1.3 %
43-9011	Computer Operators	90	$14.12	$16.85	$35,050	4.4 %
43-9021	Data Entry Keyers	400	$10.62	$11.49	$23,910	3.7 %
43-9022	Word Processors and Typists	(4)	$11.91	$12.61	$26,230	5.0 %
43-9041	Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	40	$13.91	$14.99	$31,170	18.3 %
43-9051	Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service	(4)	$11.07	$11.39	$23,690	2.3 %
43-9061	Office Clerks, General	1,980	$11.48	$12.03	$25,020	1.9 %
43-9071	Office Machine Operators, Except Computer	(4)	$8.92	$9.57	$19,890	9.4 %
43-9081	Proofreaders and Copy Markers	30	$12.81	$12.68	$26,380	3.8 %
43-9111	Statistical Assistants	(4)	$18.64	$18.14	$37,730	7.3 %

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	(4)	$9.59	$11.17	$23,220	3.2 %

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	5,120	$19.26	$19.59	$40,750	2.6 %
47-1011	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	540	$22.74	$22.93	$47,700	2.0 %
47-2021	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	130	$19.48	$19.50	$40,560	4.6 %
47-2031	Carpenters	600	$18.01	$19.02	$39,570	7.4 %
47-2051	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	(4)	$19.99	$20.00	$41,600	4.0 %
47-2061	Construction Laborers	(4)	$16.16	$16.69	$34,710	8.9 %
47-2071	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	50	$16.18	$17.23	$35,830	8.7 %
47-2073	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	110	$23.04	$22.16	$46,100	4.8 %
47-2111	Electricians	890	$22.23	$22.17	$46,110	2.1 %
47-2141	Painters, Construction and Maintenance	250	$16.18	$17.94	$37,320	7.2 %
47-2151	Pipelayers	(4)	$18.47	$17.99	$37,420	3.5 %
47-2152	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	360	$20.42	$20.94	$43,560	5.9 %
47-2181	Roofers	120	$18.22	$17.66	$36,720	4.9 %
47-2211	Sheet Metal Workers	390	$19.59	$21.12	$43,940	7.8 %
47-3012	Helpers—Carpenters	(4)	$11.37	$12.63	$26,270	14.0 %
47-3013	Helpers—Electricians	(4)	$13.06	$13.23	$27,510	7.3 %
47-3014	Helpers—Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons	(4)	$10.06	$13.57	$28,220	21.2 %
47-4011	Construction and Building Inspectors	40	$19.60	$18.88	$39,270	6.9 %
47-4051	Highway Maintenance Workers	90	$13.92	$15.05	$31,300	4.5 %

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	4,270	$17.48	$18.43	$38,330	2.5 %
49-1011	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	220	$24.67	$24.17	$50,280	2.3 %
49-2011	Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers	(4)	$14.86	$15.02	$31,240	4.2 %
49-2022	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	(4)	$21.93	$22.92	$47,670	4.8 %
49-2092	Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	60	$12.29	$12.52	$26,040	4.5 %
49-2094	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	(4)	$18.86	$20.52	$42,680	3.0 %
49-3021	Automotive Body and Related Repairers	80	$15.20	$15.85	$32,980	7.2 %
49-3023	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	780	$16.23	$16.54	$34,410	4.7 %
49-3031	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	200	$18.72	$18.80	$39,100	3.8 %
49-3042	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	110	$18.99	$18.75	$39,010	3.1 %
49-9021	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	350	$15.51	$15.53	$32,290	3.9 %
49-9031	Home Appliance Repairers	(4)	$28.36	$24.39	$50,730	6.2 %
49-9041	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	210	$21.83	$21.30	$44,310	6.0 %
49-9042	Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	580	$14.86	$15.09	$31,390	2.6 %
49-9043	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	60	$14.29	$15.10	$31,410	4.6 %
49-9044	Millwrights	60	$13.37	$13.94	$29,000	3.7 %
49-9098	Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	60	$15.21	$15.00	$31,200	10.0 %

Production Occupations
			Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number	Occupation Title	Employment	Median Hourly	Mean Hourly	Mean Annual (1)	Mean RSE
51-0000	Production Occupations	11,230	$13.55	$14.24	$29,610	1.4 %
51-1011	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers	850	$20.64	$21.37	$44,450	1.7 %
51-2021	Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	(4)	$10.32	$10.69	$22,230	5.3 %
51-2022	Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers	1,180	$11.34	$11.93	$24,810	2.6 %
51-2023	Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers	(4)	$12.93	$13.32	$27,710	4.4 %
51-2041	Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	(4)	$18.61	$18.15	$37,740	4.0 %
51-2092	Team Assemblers	760	$10.96	$12.23	$25,430	4.1 %
51-3011	Bakers	100	$11.10	$11.96	$24,880	4.0 %
51-3021	Butchers and Meat Cutters	100	$20.18	$19.93	$41,460	1.8 %
51-4011	Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic	120	$14.59	$15.72	$32,700	5.6 %
51-4012	Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers	(4)	$19.88	$19.94	$41,480	4.1 %
51-4021	Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	120	$12.07	$11.88	$24,720	4.4 %
51-4022	Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	(4)	$8.81	$8.98	$18,670	4.5 %
51-4023	Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	(4)	$9.18	$9.28	$19,310	3.2 %
51-4031	Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	250	$13.52	$13.85	$28,810	4.6 %
51-4032	Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	(4)	$14.07	$13.99	$29,100	5.7 %
51-4033	Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	60	$12.67	$13.70	$28,490	4.2 %
51-4034	Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	100	$13.57	$14.33	$29,810	4.1 %
51-4035	Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	220	$14.56	$14.19	$29,500	4.2 %
51-4041	Machinists	690	$14.97	$15.25	$31,720	4.9 %
51-4051	Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	130	$16.98	$16.65	$34,630	3.8 %
51-4072	Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	120	$10.79	$11.70	$24,340	2.5 %
51-4081	Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	(4)	$11.87	$12.30	$25,590	2.4 %
51-4111	Tool and Die Makers	(4)	$18.88	$19.14	$39,800	2.5 %
51-4121	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	120	$14.99	$15.55	$32,340	4.3 %
51-4122	Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	120	$13.66	$14.00	$29,130	8.3 %
51-4192	Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic	(4)	$17.86	$16.42	$34,150	6.7 %
51-4193	Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	120	$12.28	$12.65	$26,320	4.6 %
51-5011	Bindery Workers	(4)	$10.76	$12.04	$25,050	7.0 %
51-5021	Job Printers	(4)	$23.53	$21.86	$45,480	11.1 %
51-5022	Prepress Technicians and Workers	(4)	$17.48	$17.42	$36,240	2.4 %
51-5023	Printing Machine Operators	(4)	$19.59	$18.58	$38,650	5.7 %
51-6011	Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers	110	$9.65	$9.73	$20,240	3.0 %
51-6021	Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials	(4)	$7.63	$7.63	$15,880	4.9 %
51-6031	Sewing Machine Operators	40	$8.68	$9.08	$18,890	8.5 %
51-7011	Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	30	$14.72	$14.39	$29,930	4.6 %
51-8013	Power Plant Operators	30	$19.67	$20.65	$42,950	10.4 %
51-8021	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	30	$17.75	$17.39	$36,170	3.7 %
51-8031	Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators	90	$18.27	$17.81	$37,050	4.0 %
51-9021	Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	(4)	$19.15	$18.59	$38,670	6.1 %
51-9023	Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	60	$13.77	$14.24	$29,620	3.2 %
51-9031	Cutters and Trimmers, Hand	30	$10.12	$10.31	$21,430	4.4 %
51-9032	Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	120	$13.06	$13.57	$28,230	4.1 %
51-9051	Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	30	$10.22	$10.79	$22,440	5.3 %
51-9061	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	730	$14.76	$15.74	$32,740	3.4 %
51-9111	Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	110	$9.66	$9.90	$20,580	6.1 %
51-9121	Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	420	$10.74	$11.95	$24,860	3.1 %
51-9132	Photographic Processing Machine Operators	50	$7.58	$7.60	$15,820	2.8 %
51-9194	Etchers and Engravers	(4)	$12.98	$13.13	$27,300	9.5 %
51-9196	Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	110	$14.11	$14.31	$29,770	4.2 %
51-9198	Helpers—Production Workers	120	$10.70	$11.53	$23,980	2.1 %

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	8,450	$12.40	$13.50	$28,080	4.8 %
53-1021	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand	240	$16.10	$16.70	$34,740	3.0 %
53-1031	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators	100	$24.08	$23.28	$48,420	8.4 %
53-3021	Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	210	$13.79	$12.82	$26,670	5.9 %
53-3022	Bus Drivers, School	350	$15.13	$14.75	$30,680	3.8 %
53-3031	Driver/Sales Workers	(4)	$8.12	$8.69	$18,080	6.0 %
53-3032	Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer	840	$18.51	$18.85	$39,210	3.5 %
53-3033	Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services	1,640	$16.75	$17.42	$36,240	3.2 %
53-3041	Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs	120	$11.55	$11.13	$23,160	3.3 %
53-6031	Service Station Attendants	200	$9.24	$9.17	$19,080	3.1 %
53-7021	Crane and Tower Operators	30	$23.64	$22.64	$47,090	7.3 %
53-7032	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators	60	$19.34	$20.15	$41,900	6.0 %
53-7051	Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	280	$12.65	$13.19	$27,430	2.2 %
53-7061	Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	70	$11.10	$12.57	$26,150	9.0 %
53-7062	Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	2,510	$11.25	$11.35	$23,600	1.9 %
53-7063	Machine Feeders and Offbearers	70	$11.93	$11.71	$24,350	2.6 %
53-7064	Packers and Packagers, Hand	1,190	$7.85	$8.26	$17,190	1.5 %

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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