2001 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

SIC 33 - Primary Metal Industries

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 SIC Major Group

These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages are available in the downloadable excel files. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.

33 - Primary Metal Industries.

SIC Major Group 33 - Primary Metal Industries consists of:


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SIC 33 - Primary Metal Industries

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Industry Total 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 Industry Total 603,400 100.00% $15.24 $17.19 $35,750 0.6 %
 
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 28,260 4.68% $36.10 $38.59 $80,260 0.6 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 1,760 0.29% (5) $59.88 $124,560 1.7 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 7,170 1.19% $42.30 $43.93 $91,370 1.1 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 100 0.02% $28.50 $31.71 $65,950 4.1 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 640 0.11% $41.63 $42.22 $87,820 1.8 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 1,720 0.29% $36.40 $37.70 $78,410 1.1 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 70 0.01% $35.90 $36.55 $76,020 3.5 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 720 0.12% $29.47 $30.47 $63,380 2.1 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 1,040 0.17% $36.07 $36.03 $74,940 1.8 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 2,350 0.39% $36.57 $39.00 $81,120 1.8 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 1,410 0.23% $30.98 $32.26 $67,100 1.3 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 5,940 0.98% $30.89 $32.16 $66,890 0.8 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 940 0.16% $28.41 $29.73 $61,840 1.1 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 600 0.10% $27.01 $28.60 $59,480 1.5 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 160 0.03% $29.79 $31.18 $64,840 3.1 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 1,920 0.32% $38.94 $39.16 $81,450 0.8 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 120 0.02% $41.45 $43.89 $91,290 6.5 %
 
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 9,800 1.62% $22.61 $24.33 $50,610 1.2 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 90 0.01% $23.16 $24.20 $50,340 4.7 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 2,140 0.35% $20.70 $22.50 $46,800 1.9 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 160 0.03% $19.28 $23.85 $49,610 9.7 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 730 0.12% $20.82 $22.09 $45,940 1.3 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 300 0.05% $18.77 $20.30 $42,220 2.1 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 450 0.07% $21.07 $22.51 $46,830 1.5 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 440 0.07% $21.33 $22.25 $46,280 2.1 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 230 0.04% $26.72 $30.74 $63,930 6.3 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 2,840 0.47% $23.21 $24.95 $51,900 1.5 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 230 0.04% $24.80 $25.75 $53,570 1.8 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 60 0.01% $20.99 $21.33 $44,360 2.1 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 150 0.02% $25.12 $26.55 $55,220 4.3 %
 
Computer and Mathematical 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 Occupations 4,310 0.71% $25.70 $26.54 $55,210 1.0 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 870 0.14% $24.53 $25.37 $52,760 1.4 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 400 0.07% $28.98 $30.18 $62,780 2.0 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 120 0.02% $31.16 $31.96 $66,480 2.6 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 560 0.09% $18.25 $19.42 $40,390 1.5 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 1,030 0.17% $29.48 $29.88 $62,150 1.9 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 160 0.03% $25.21 $26.96 $56,080 3.0 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 600 0.10% $25.07 $25.67 $53,390 1.2 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 150 0.02% $24.97 $26.81 $55,770 3.0 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 200 0.03% $26.26 $26.97 $56,090 1.4 %
 
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 20,310 3.37% $24.86 $25.61 $53,280 0.8 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 250 0.04% $29.84 $30.91 $64,280 1.7 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 90 0.01% $26.67 $28.17 $58,590 2.6 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 60 0.01% $29.49 $31.28 $65,070 5.1 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 890 0.15% $28.86 $29.83 $62,050 1.2 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 340 0.06% $34.43 $35.11 $73,040 3.3 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 440 0.07% $28.93 $29.77 $61,930 2.1 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 570 0.09% $25.46 $25.89 $53,850 1.2 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 3,650 0.60% $27.59 $27.97 $58,180 1.1 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 2,460 0.41% $28.14 $28.56 $59,400 1.1 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 2,750 0.46% $28.10 $29.21 $60,770 1.5 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 150 0.02% $21.65 $21.14 $43,970 3.0 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 170 0.03% $19.81 $20.09 $41,800 3.2 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 1,010 0.17% $18.14 $19.04 $39,610 1.1 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 1,110 0.18% $19.75 $20.20 $42,010 1.4 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 420 0.07% $20.72 $23.26 $48,390 5.3 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 170 0.03% $17.97 $18.94 $39,390 2.5 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 1,310 0.22% $17.60 $18.56 $38,600 1.6 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 1,140 0.19% $19.51 $19.83 $41,240 1.9 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social 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)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 3,890 0.64% $19.99 $21.84 $45,430 1.8 %
  19-2031 Chemists 800 0.13% $23.92 $25.47 $52,980 2.5 %
  19-2032 Materials Scientists 300 0.05% $32.89 $34.13 $70,990 4.7 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 50 0.01% $30.25 $30.46 $63,360 6.2 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 70 0.01% $26.02 $27.78 $57,780 4.4 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 1,800 0.30% $17.72 $18.04 $37,520 1.7 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 290 0.05% $19.67 $19.52 $40,600 3.7 %
 
Legal 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)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 160 0.03% $46.64 $43.53 $90,540 7.6 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 140 0.02% $51.28 $47.52 $98,850 8.5 %
 
Education, Training, and Library 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)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 50 0.01% $22.09 $22.82 $47,460 3.5 %
 
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 250 0.04% $20.04 $20.90 $43,470 3.5 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 160 0.03% $20.29 $20.96 $43,590 5.1 %
 
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical 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)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 420 0.07% $20.13 $21.10 $43,880 1.6 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 120 0.02% $20.34 $20.66 $42,970 1.9 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 230 0.04% $20.66 $21.69 $45,110 2.2 %
 
Protective 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)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 1,570 0.26% $12.69 $13.83 $28,770 2.9 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 130 0.02% $16.58 $17.04 $35,440 2.5 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 1,270 0.21% $11.28 $12.34 $25,670 1.8 %
 
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 3,480 0.58% $11.35 $12.60 $26,200 2.7 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 100 0.02% $21.61 $22.34 $46,470 3.4 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 3,060 0.51% $11.09 $12.27 $25,530 3.2 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 210 0.03% $11.92 $11.95 $24,850 2.0 %
 
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 210 0.03% $25.83 $24.64 $51,250 4.2 %
 
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 8,240 1.37% $24.75 $26.86 $55,870 1.2 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 30 0.00% $20.42 $20.57 $42,780 5.7 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 620 0.10% $31.26 $33.11 $68,870 2.6 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 70 0.01% $11.32 $17.45 $36,290 17.2 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 1,740 0.29% $28.53 $30.06 $62,530 2.7 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 4,730 0.78% $23.23 $25.65 $53,350 1.2 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 50 0.01% $17.98 $22.16 $46,100 7.1 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers 600 0.10% $27.79 $28.50 $59,280 1.6 %
 
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 46,230 7.66% $14.19 $15.07 $31,350 0.7 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 2,530 0.42% $20.44 $21.72 $45,170 0.9 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 510 0.08% $10.93 $11.32 $23,550 1.0 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 90 0.01% $14.73 $14.89 $30,960 3.0 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 1,250 0.21% $13.15 $13.52 $28,130 1.4 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 4,160 0.69% $13.73 $14.51 $30,180 0.8 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 1,090 0.18% $14.01 $14.52 $30,210 0.8 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 500 0.08% $13.40 $14.26 $29,650 1.2 %
  43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 220 0.04% $14.46 $14.35 $29,850 1.9 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 70 0.01% $14.55 $14.90 $31,000 3.2 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 2,580 0.43% $15.56 $16.30 $33,900 1.1 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 160 0.03% $10.86 $11.06 $22,990 1.8 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 740 0.12% $13.19 $14.12 $29,360 1.7 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 1,070 0.18% $14.31 $14.77 $30,730 0.8 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 810 0.13% $11.02 $11.63 $24,190 1.9 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 220 0.04% $16.76 $17.38 $36,150 3.9 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 6,890 1.14% $17.82 $18.16 $37,780 1.5 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 7,070 1.17% $13.02 $13.71 $28,520 1.1 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 3,550 0.59% $13.59 $13.96 $29,040 1.3 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 1,540 0.26% $14.14 $14.40 $29,960 1.4 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 2,620 0.43% $15.89 $16.55 $34,420 0.7 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,870 0.31% $12.36 $12.67 $26,350 1.0 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 270 0.04% $14.82 $15.24 $31,700 2.3 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 430 0.07% $11.91 $12.07 $25,100 1.9 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 70 0.01% $11.98 $12.31 $25,610 2.7 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 30 0.00% $12.20 $12.80 $26,630 7.1 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 4,210 0.70% $11.65 $12.29 $25,570 1.3 %
  43-9111 Statistical Assistants 120 0.02% $15.83 $15.71 $32,680 2.0 %
 
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 17,370 2.88% $18.62 $19.19 $39,920 1.2 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 930 0.15% $25.37 $25.38 $52,790 1.7 %
  47-2011 Boilermakers 240 0.04% $18.40 $18.48 $38,430 2.4 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 680 0.11% $19.07 $19.00 $39,510 1.7 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 570 0.09% $18.22 $17.64 $36,680 3.2 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 450 0.07% $16.58 $16.35 $34,000 5.2 %
  47-2111 Electricians 8,810 1.46% $19.44 $20.10 $41,820 1.3 %
  47-2130 Insulation Workers 60 0.01% $17.23 $15.21 $31,640 11.0 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 350 0.06% $15.20 $15.83 $32,930 2.5 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 1,400 0.23% $21.26 $21.68 $45,090 2.6 %
  47-2171 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers 330 0.05% $16.32 $16.45 $34,220 4.6 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 1,050 0.17% $15.56 $16.55 $34,430 4.0 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 480 0.08% $12.36 $12.12 $25,200 3.3 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 100 0.02% $15.60 $14.75 $30,690 3.2 %
  47-4061 Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators 70 0.01% $15.22 $14.74 $30,650 3.9 %
 
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 54,280 9.00% $18.36 $18.81 $39,120 0.8 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 4,750 0.79% $25.22 $25.54 $53,130 0.7 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 520 0.09% $20.15 $19.91 $41,420 2.6 %
  49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 50 0.01% $19.68 $20.20 $42,010 10.2 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 790 0.13% $19.55 $19.54 $40,650 2.6 %
  49-2095 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 90 0.01% $19.33 $18.46 $38,400 2.9 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 370 0.06% $17.37 $17.58 $36,570 2.6 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 530 0.09% $17.90 $18.39 $38,240 2.5 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 880 0.15% $19.03 $18.67 $38,840 3.1 %
  49-3043 Rail Car Repairers 120 0.02% $17.22 $16.62 $34,560 5.3 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 490 0.08% $19.58 $19.53 $40,610 2.5 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 4,960 0.82% $19.40 $19.77 $41,120 2.0 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 22,910 3.80% $17.17 $17.65 $36,710 1.1 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 4,620 0.77% $16.01 $16.28 $33,870 1.0 %
  49-9044 Millwrights 7,210 1.19% $19.57 $19.76 $41,100 1.9 %
  49-9045 Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons 1,960 0.32% $17.78 $17.61 $36,630 2.4 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 170 0.03% $20.95 $21.45 $44,620 3.3 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (6) (6) $13.49 $14.11 $29,340 4.1 %
  49-9096 Riggers 300 0.05% $17.70 $16.91 $35,180 3.2 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 1,460 0.24% $14.31 $14.76 $30,710 2.8 %
 
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 343,500 56.93% $13.75 $14.77 $30,730 0.7 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 27,500 4.56% $21.40 $22.21 $46,200 0.6 %
  51-2021 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 4,510 0.75% $12.73 $13.08 $27,210 2.8 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 3,640 0.60% $11.58 $12.14 $25,240 2.5 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 1,140 0.19% $14.31 $14.81 $30,800 2.8 %
  51-2091 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators 50 0.01% $8.43 $9.38 $19,520 8.2 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 12,510 2.07% $10.96 $11.64 $24,210 1.4 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 6,680 1.11% $13.07 $13.56 $28,210 1.2 %
  51-4012 Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers 560 0.09% $16.33 $17.04 $35,440 1.9 %
  51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 25,740 4.27% $13.30 $13.55 $28,190 0.8 %
  51-4022 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2,730 0.45% $13.20 $14.18 $29,490 2.6 %
  51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 13,460 2.23% $15.49 $15.85 $32,970 1.5 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 20,970 3.48% $12.50 $13.02 $27,090 1.0 %
  51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 3,200 0.53% $12.26 $12.92 $26,880 1.8 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 16,280 2.70% $11.84 $12.41 $25,820 1.1 %
  51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 4,190 0.69% $13.75 $14.34 $29,820 1.7 %
  51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2,910 0.48% $14.76 $15.21 $31,630 1.7 %
  51-4041 Machinists 8,810 1.46% $15.72 $16.17 $33,640 1.5 %
  51-4051 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders 14,310 2.37% $14.76 $15.09 $31,400 0.9 %
  51-4052 Pourers and Casters, Metal 12,430 2.06% $13.35 $14.04 $29,200 0.9 %
  51-4061 Model Makers, Metal and Plastic 540 0.09% $17.40 $18.55 $38,580 3.1 %
  51-4062 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 2,040 0.34% $15.64 $16.70 $34,740 3.5 %
  51-4071 Foundry Mold and Coremakers 15,840 2.63% $12.30 $13.14 $27,340 2.2 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 16,610 2.75% $13.56 $14.53 $30,210 1.7 %
  51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 5,330 0.88% $14.47 $15.52 $32,280 4.3 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 4,390 0.73% $17.47 $18.32 $38,110 1.6 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 7,580 1.26% $14.18 $15.04 $31,270 1.7 %
  51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2,030 0.34% $14.55 $15.59 $32,420 4.0 %
  51-4191 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 11,210 1.86% $13.09 $13.75 $28,610 1.1 %
  51-4192 Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 810 0.13% $15.63 $16.48 $34,280 2.9 %
  51-4193 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 3,540 0.59% $13.39 $13.82 $28,760 1.9 %
  51-4194 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 2,650 0.44% $12.43 $13.24 $27,530 1.9 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 30 0.00% $12.78 $13.75 $28,600 6.1 %
  51-6064 Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 0.01% $12.43 $12.37 $25,730 2.2 %
  51-6091 Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 120 0.02% $14.46 $14.13 $29,390 4.5 %
  51-7032 Patternmakers, Wood 360 0.06% $15.57 $16.28 $33,860 2.5 %
  51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 80 0.01% $11.39 $11.87 $24,700 3.3 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 50 0.01% $11.54 $11.76 $24,470 5.4 %
  51-8012 Power Distributors and Dispatchers 140 0.02% $20.25 $20.18 $41,970 3.0 %
  51-8013 Power Plant Operators 50 0.01% $19.65 $19.58 $40,720 2.1 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 620 0.10% $19.86 $21.40 $44,520 4.5 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 300 0.05% $16.28 $17.13 $35,630 2.4 %
  51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators 350 0.06% $17.31 $18.18 $37,820 2.8 %
  51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 1,210 0.20% $15.81 $16.29 $33,880 4.9 %
  51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,110 0.18% $14.66 $14.95 $31,090 2.7 %
  51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,710 0.28% $12.14 $12.67 $26,340 1.5 %
  51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 4,250 0.70% $11.79 $12.38 $25,760 2.1 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 950 0.16% $15.54 $15.66 $32,570 2.5 %
  51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 190 0.03% $10.37 $10.75 $22,360 3.4 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 850 0.14% $13.39 $13.85 $28,820 3.7 %
  51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 620 0.10% $13.55 $13.65 $28,380 3.3 %
  51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 2,070 0.34% $15.87 $16.35 $34,010 4.0 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 18,510 3.07% $14.11 $14.91 $31,020 1.4 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 2,240 0.37% $12.02 $12.69 $26,390 2.1 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2,640 0.44% $12.02 $12.22 $25,410 1.5 %
  51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 180 0.03% $10.26 $10.61 $22,080 2.3 %
  51-9191 Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 70 0.01% $14.52 $15.19 $31,590 5.2 %
  51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 1,010 0.17% $13.42 $14.57 $30,310 3.2 %
  51-9194 Etchers and Engravers 60 0.01% $13.18 $12.44 $25,880 3.3 %
  51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 1,010 0.17% $12.34 $12.69 $26,400 2.0 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 14,060 2.33% $10.96 $11.57 $24,060 1.8 %
 
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 61,060 10.12% $13.84 $14.54 $30,250 1.3 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 940 0.16% $19.13 $19.21 $39,950 2.1 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 980 0.16% $21.17 $21.91 $45,570 1.7 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 2,800 0.46% $15.36 $15.92 $33,110 1.2 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 1,440 0.24% $12.52 $13.03 $27,110 2.5 %
  53-4011 Locomotive Engineers 60 0.01% $19.37 $18.72 $38,930 2.4 %
  53-4013 Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers 880 0.15% $19.41 $19.17 $39,880 1.6 %
  53-4021 Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 190 0.03% $16.65 $17.27 $35,920 2.3 %
  53-4031 Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 170 0.03% $18.65 $20.02 $41,650 3.6 %
  53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 660 0.11% $13.40 $13.87 $28,840 2.3 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 10,130 1.68% $16.56 $16.76 $34,870 1.5 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 170 0.03% $17.04 $16.14 $33,580 4.9 %
  53-7041 Hoist and Winch Operators 710 0.12% $17.54 $17.38 $36,150 4.2 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 11,580 1.92% $13.43 $14.10 $29,330 1.2 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 350 0.06% $15.74 $16.98 $35,320 7.8 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 16,350 2.71% $12.50 $13.33 $27,720 2.7 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 5,620 0.93% $14.06 $14.55 $30,250 3.5 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 5,740 0.95% $10.46 $10.92 $22,710 1.5 %
  53-7072 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers 200 0.03% $17.42 $18.30 $38,060 4.7 %
  53-7121 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 260 0.04% $15.79 $15.96 $33,210 3.5 %

About 2001 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

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

(1) Data for detailed occupations does not sum to the totals because the totals include data for occupations not shown separately.

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

(6) =Estimates not released.



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Industry-Specific occupational employment and wage estimates for other SIC Major Groups:

2001 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Other OES estimates and related information:

2001 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (cross-industry estimates)

2001 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (cross-industry estimates)

2001 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (cross-industry estimates)

Technical notes

List of Occupations in SOC Code Number Order

List of Occupations in Alphabetical Order

 

Last Modified Date: December 23, 2002