May 2003 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Merced, CA MSA


For metropolitan area definitions used by the OES survey, see the MSA definitions page.

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in the Merced, CA MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in California. These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

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SOC Major Groups in the Merced, CA MSA:

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All Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 59,110 $11.30 $14.70 $30,580 2.0 %
 
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 2,240 $32.01 $36.95 $76,850 3.5 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 100 $58.40 $66.62 $138,570 7.0 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 780 $34.28 $43.01 $89,450 4.8 %
  11-1031 Legislators 30 $19.84 $19.96 $41,520 10.8 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 60 $43.60 $49.88 $103,750 10.3 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 80 $27.76 $29.81 $62,010 7.1 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 40 $38.17 $38.59 $80,260 3.3 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 130 $33.14 $36.25 $75,410 5.5 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 60 $32.25 $34.90 $72,590 4.2 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 40 $30.89 $32.70 $68,020 4.8 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 40 $34.18 $32.46 $67,510 5.6 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 70 $27.97 $32.20 $66,980 5.8 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 160 (4) (4) $90,520 6.4 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 120 $17.29 $17.84 $37,100 3.4 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 50 $31.83 $38.81 $80,720 10.4 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (6) $7.41 $11.23 $23,350 19.1 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 70 $21.83 $23.51 $48,900 8.4 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 1,320 $20.81 $23.87 $49,640 3.5 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 40 $17.23 $19.47 $40,490 8.9 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 50 $19.21 $22.55 $46,910 5.5 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (6) $19.55 $22.36 $46,510 3.7 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 80 $18.23 $18.27 $38,000 3.8 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 60 $25.02 $24.83 $51,640 5.9 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (6) $21.12 $21.67 $45,060 3.1 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 110 $18.39 $18.57 $38,620 2.9 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 240 $25.43 $30.10 $62,600 7.2 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 40 $19.91 $23.27 $48,400 9.4 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 420 $22.50 $23.50 $48,870 4.4 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 60 $24.74 $24.71 $51,400 5.3 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 140 $16.45 $18.14 $37,730 4.6 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 70 $29.71 $31.17 $64,820 5.8 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators (6) $27.84 $27.47 $57,130 3.0 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 280 $23.75 $24.89 $51,780 3.9 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 30 $30.50 $29.81 $62,000 3.7 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 40 $21.07 $20.90 $43,480 4.1 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 340 $22.66 $23.83 $49,560 4.7 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 50 $16.16 $17.05 $35,450 4.3 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 70 $33.64 $34.03 $70,790 4.1 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 30 $12.93 $13.80 $28,710 9.9 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 990 $14.37 $15.77 $32,800 6.1 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 70 $12.94 $13.56 $28,210 6.4 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 70 $27.83 $26.12 $54,330 6.1 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 160 $17.42 $17.21 $35,790 6.5 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 190 $9.82 $10.57 $21,990 2.7 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 210 $25.45 $33.13 $68,920 11.6 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 100 $42.56 $47.14 $98,050 9.5 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 40 $19.23 $19.77 $41,110 4.6 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 5,870 $17.27 $18.52 $38,520 4.3 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 180 $10.37 $11.03 $22,930 4.1 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 190 (4) (4) $50,090 2.6 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,490 (4) (4) $48,780 1.9 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 570 (4) (4) $46,210 2.7 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 300 (4) (4) $51,690 2.4 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 100 (4) (4) $43,300 6.4 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School (6) (4) (4) $52,390 1.7 %
  25-4021 Librarians 50 $21.82 $22.88 $47,590 6.1 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 80 $12.62 $12.72 $26,450 3.4 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 90 $32.23 $32.41 $67,420 4.5 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,210 (4) (4) $23,230 2.0 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 210 $12.92 $14.23 $29,590 5.1 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 1,720 $23.53 $28.66 $59,610 5.8 %
  29-1020 Dentists (6) $59.47 $67.73 $140,870 11.4 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 70 $48.23 $47.19 $98,160 2.0 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 620 $24.71 $24.48 $50,920 4.6 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists (6) $24.97 $24.46 $50,880 7.2 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 40 $26.40 $27.31 $56,810 3.1 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (6) $22.06 $23.50 $48,880 4.4 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 70 $15.05 $14.95 $31,090 2.3 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 40 $8.85 $9.37 $19,490 4.2 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 190 $16.90 $17.62 $36,640 3.4 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 40 $11.59 $12.45 $25,890 6.7 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 1,410 $9.61 $10.30 $21,430 4.5 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 120 $8.44 $8.65 $17,990 2.0 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants (6) $8.77 $9.18 $19,090 4.4 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 40 $8.18 $10.61 $22,070 12.2 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 150 $10.58 $11.00 $22,880 5.0 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 240 $10.36 $10.92 $22,710 4.1 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 1,520 $16.23 $16.52 $34,370 7.4 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 40 $35.83 $34.34 $71,430 3.9 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 50 $15.70 $17.82 $37,060 5.0 %
  33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 320 $17.67 $17.74 $36,900 2.7 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 340 $23.50 $23.58 $49,040 3.7 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 200 $8.83 $9.79 $20,360 3.8 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 5,030 $7.71 $8.42 $17,520 1.3 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 40 $15.06 $14.83 $30,850 11.9 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 360 $10.86 $11.70 $24,340 3.0 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 410 $7.48 $7.55 $15,700 2.6 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 210 $10.12 $10.49 $21,820 4.2 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 260 $9.22 $9.21 $19,160 3.4 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (6) $8.86 $9.10 $18,940 7.0 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 400 $8.20 $8.82 $18,350 2.9 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 330 $7.10 $7.44 $15,480 3.1 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,500 $7.61 $7.82 $16,270 1.4 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 240 $7.70 $9.04 $18,790 4.0 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 660 $7.11 $7.75 $16,110 4.4 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (6) $8.47 $9.20 $19,140 4.1 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 130 $7.22 $7.58 $15,760 2.3 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 260 $7.13 $7.33 $15,240 1.9 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 80 $7.13 $7.42 $15,430 3.3 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 2,000 $9.82 $10.93 $22,730 2.7 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 60 $15.17 $15.82 $32,910 5.3 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 40 $16.95 $18.50 $38,480 6.0 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,020 $9.80 $10.76 $22,390 4.1 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 240 $7.24 $7.72 $16,060 2.5 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 60 $10.49 $11.15 $23,190 6.7 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 460 $11.03 $11.68 $24,300 3.7 %
  37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 80 $10.75 $11.84 $24,630 5.1 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 810 $8.31 $9.46 $19,690 3.9 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 100 $7.05 $7.69 $15,990 4.7 %
  39-4021 Funeral Attendants 40 $9.53 $9.80 $20,390 10.4 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 130 $9.09 $9.40 $19,550 3.5 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 140 $8.43 $9.00 $18,720 2.7 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 70 $7.06 $7.37 $15,330 5.3 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 70 $12.78 $14.76 $30,710 8.6 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 4,750 $9.03 $12.70 $26,410 2.4 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 430 $15.80 $17.82 $37,060 4.0 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 90 $20.90 $20.61 $42,860 4.8 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 1,750 $8.20 $9.69 $20,150 2.9 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 260 $8.42 $10.40 $21,630 6.6 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 110 $13.20 $13.84 $28,790 5.4 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 1,460 $8.34 $10.76 $22,370 3.8 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 70 $22.34 $27.40 $56,990 10.7 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 270 $21.88 $22.98 $47,800 3.3 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 8,570 $12.45 $13.36 $27,800 1.7 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 490 $17.25 $18.32 $38,100 2.3 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 80 $9.44 $10.26 $21,330 4.4 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 110 $12.18 $12.41 $25,820 4.4 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 390 $11.31 $11.77 $24,490 2.9 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 790 $12.98 $13.44 $27,960 2.4 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 100 $14.68 $14.65 $30,470 3.0 %
  43-3071 Tellers 190 $10.48 $10.68 $22,220 2.3 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 360 $14.08 $15.35 $31,930 4.9 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 120 $11.22 $11.21 $23,320 3.4 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 40 $7.54 $8.26 $17,180 7.9 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 80 $13.02 $15.44 $32,120 11.6 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 50 $12.26 $12.50 $25,990 4.4 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 50 $13.39 $13.62 $28,340 5.2 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 50 $9.41 $11.49 $23,900 7.2 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 80 $16.97 $17.19 $35,750 2.7 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 630 $9.56 $10.12 $21,050 3.7 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 40 $15.61 $15.50 $32,230 5.7 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 100 $19.07 $18.81 $39,120 2.7 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 60 $15.63 $16.51 $34,330 5.4 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 190 $11.71 $12.61 $26,220 3.2 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 630 $9.85 $10.70 $22,260 3.4 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (6) $10.09 $12.31 $25,590 16.0 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 350 $16.13 $18.73 $38,950 8.3 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 100 $17.14 $17.25 $35,890 6.2 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 70 $12.30 $16.45 $34,230 19.0 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 740 $12.37 $12.96 $26,960 2.7 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 40 $14.91 $14.07 $29,260 6.7 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 90 $12.87 $13.22 $27,490 5.3 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 170 $12.03 $12.67 $26,350 6.8 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 130 $13.83 $13.58 $28,250 4.2 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,300 $10.98 $11.46 $23,840 2.8 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 3,900 $7.08 $7.75 $16,110 2.6 %
  45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 90 $10.96 $14.20 $29,540 11.6 %
  45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products (6) $7.57 $7.78 $16,170 2.8 %
  45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 90 $10.16 $10.44 $21,710 4.5 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 3,200 $7.02 $7.21 $15,000 2.2 %
  45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals (6) $8.85 $10.75 $22,360 11.4 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 2,420 $12.86 $14.71 $30,590 4.4 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 160 $26.75 $26.98 $56,120 3.6 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 180 $13.79 $15.68 $32,600 4.6 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 170 $11.92 $13.50 $28,080 6.8 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 800 $9.60 $10.56 $21,970 5.4 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 110 $15.40 $16.29 $33,880 4.8 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 100 $19.22 $19.28 $40,100 3.7 %
  47-2082 Tapers 50 $20.92 $20.71 $43,080 2.7 %
  47-2111 Electricians 150 $19.74 $19.95 $41,490 5.0 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 60 $10.09 $11.51 $23,930 5.0 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 90 $14.52 $15.67 $32,590 8.5 %
  47-2181 Roofers 40 $19.48 $18.34 $38,150 6.1 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 100 $13.26 $17.22 $35,820 13.9 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 40 $9.63 $9.53 $19,830 2.7 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 2,710 $15.44 $16.22 $33,730 2.3 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 280 $20.39 $20.65 $42,950 5.4 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (6) $24.55 $22.76 $47,340 10.0 %
  49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 30 $10.75 $12.08 $25,120 8.7 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 110 $14.77 $15.05 $31,290 8.7 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 450 $12.61 $14.59 $30,340 4.8 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 160 $16.77 $17.12 $35,610 2.3 %
  49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 40 $13.59 $15.42 $32,080 6.8 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 40 $19.73 $19.35 $40,240 2.2 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 110 $9.99 $10.10 $21,010 2.8 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 50 $17.60 $17.22 $35,820 10.6 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 230 $18.77 $18.46 $38,390 3.6 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 660 $14.74 $14.83 $30,850 3.0 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery (6) $16.16 $17.13 $35,640 8.6 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 80 $20.60 $19.94 $41,480 7.2 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 80 $8.37 $9.53 $19,820 4.1 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 7,620 $9.76 $11.68 $24,290 4.9 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 420 $20.03 $21.11 $43,910 2.7 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 240 $8.64 $9.61 $19,990 4.0 %
  51-3011 Bakers 120 $11.05 $11.36 $23,630 4.5 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters (6) $10.08 $11.31 $23,520 10.1 %
  51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (6) $8.29 $9.72 $20,220 11.8 %
  51-3091 Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders (6) $8.32 $9.67 $20,110 9.4 %
  51-3092 Food Batchmakers (6) $7.87 $8.52 $17,730 8.8 %
  51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (6) $8.05 $9.52 $19,810 3.0 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 260 $12.72 $13.27 $27,590 3.0 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 40 $7.55 $8.09 $16,830 5.5 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 90 $8.75 $9.24 $19,210 6.4 %
  51-8013 Power Plant Operators 50 $29.77 $26.88 $55,900 6.6 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 30 $20.52 $21.02 $43,720 3.8 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 200 $19.18 $19.77 $41,120 3.8 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (6) $10.30 $11.09 $23,060 2.7 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 180 $14.45 $14.04 $29,210 6.7 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (6) $8.42 $9.47 $19,690 9.3 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $8.54 $9.49 $19,740 7.8 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 200 $8.30 $9.22 $19,170 6.3 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 4,780 $11.33 $12.44 $25,870 3.0 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 70 $19.04 $19.14 $39,810 3.4 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 80 $22.35 $22.54 $46,880 4.0 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 140 $13.65 $13.84 $28,790 2.5 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 220 $8.88 $11.28 $23,470 11.8 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,100 $13.71 $15.44 $32,120 7.1 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 400 $11.67 $12.04 $25,030 4.1 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators (6) $17.40 $18.15 $37,740 5.3 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 210 $16.02 $15.54 $32,320 3.9 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 230 $8.29 $8.88 $18,480 3.7 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,090 $8.94 $10.20 $21,220 4.0 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand (6) $7.73 $8.77 $18,240 5.8 %

About May 2003 National, State, and Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

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

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

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

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

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

(6) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: May 7, 2004