May 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Myrtle Beach, SC 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 Myrtle Beach, SC MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in South Carolina. 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 Myrtle Beach, SC 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 106,200 $10.66 $13.38 $27,840 1.1 %
 
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 6,270 $24.06 $29.36 $61,080 2.3 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 530 $50.28 $59.09 $122,900 3.6 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,970 $24.37 $29.51 $61,380 2.8 %
  11-1031 Legislators 30 (4) (4) $14,830 2.4 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 90 $17.26 $21.81 $45,360 9.1 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 80 $24.97 $32.21 $67,000 8.6 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 340 $23.46 $29.30 $60,950 7.8 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 40 $21.31 $22.00 $45,770 7.3 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 220 $17.02 $20.11 $41,830 3.9 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 60 $29.42 $31.37 $65,250 4.2 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 420 $27.05 $30.74 $63,930 3.4 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 40 $21.67 $23.57 $49,020 4.0 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 50 $26.87 $29.98 $62,360 4.1 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 70 $22.91 $25.23 $52,480 5.3 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 250 $32.24 $32.05 $66,660 5.1 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 100 $26.10 $27.82 $57,860 1.7 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 50 $38.70 $39.94 $83,070 4.4 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 640 $16.58 $17.46 $36,320 3.7 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 220 $15.55 $17.35 $36,090 7.7 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 280 $26.17 $27.53 $57,260 3.9 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 360 $20.49 $23.60 $49,090 8.1 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 90 $21.24 $25.77 $53,600 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 3,330 $15.05 $17.04 $35,450 6.1 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 70 $13.71 $14.48 $30,120 5.2 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 90 $16.91 $17.64 $36,690 3.4 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 60 $18.81 $19.01 $39,540 1.7 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 200 $18.53 $20.09 $41,780 5.8 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 80 $14.21 $15.05 $31,310 3.4 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 90 $17.95 $18.40 $38,270 2.5 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 60 $23.05 $25.21 $52,440 6.9 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 70 $16.74 $17.01 $35,390 5.8 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 260 $14.88 $17.58 $36,570 6.6 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 550 $16.79 $18.98 $39,480 2.8 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate (7) $9.08 $13.23 $27,520 3.1 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 70 $23.50 $26.51 $55,150 14.4 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters (7) $21.41 $35.02 $72,830 12.9 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 190 $21.34 $23.73 $49,360 5.8 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers (7) $14.73 $15.07 $31,350 3.9 %
  13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 40 $15.06 $15.06 $31,330 7.9 %
 
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 450 $19.84 $22.85 $47,530 4.5 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 110 $23.08 $27.23 $56,640 10.5 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 40 $27.34 $27.86 $57,960 3.5 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 90 $16.48 $17.19 $35,760 4.7 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 80 $19.24 $22.57 $46,950 3.8 %
 
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 940 $17.13 $19.77 $41,130 2.4 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 70 $15.23 $15.85 $32,960 4.5 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 80 $24.04 $25.67 $53,390 4.7 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 30 $18.83 $21.39 $44,480 8.0 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 60 $13.86 $16.26 $33,810 5.9 %
  17-3019 Drafters, All Other 30 $12.91 $14.08 $29,290 5.5 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 40 $16.41 $16.80 $34,950 2.4 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 80 $22.72 $22.05 $45,870 3.2 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 100 $12.26 $12.79 $26,610 1.5 %
 
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 280 $18.56 $20.43 $42,500 4.6 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 70 $11.58 $12.27 $25,530 11.3 %
 
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 630 $15.15 $16.74 $34,820 3.9 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 60 $17.90 $17.30 $35,980 2.0 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 100 $13.92 $14.27 $29,690 2.3 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 30 $19.54 $19.30 $40,150 4.4 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 150 $12.59 $12.87 $26,770 1.7 %
 
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 630 $15.90 $23.91 $49,720 13.5 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 190 $47.34 $47.20 $98,170 11.8 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 280 $13.56 $13.77 $28,640 8.5 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks (7) $10.12 $10.07 $20,950 6.9 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (7) $10.20 $11.70 $24,330 16.3 %
 
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 (7) (7) (7) (7) (7)
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 210 $8.33 $10.55 $21,950 20.3 %
  25-4021 Librarians 40 $19.40 $21.03 $43,740 1.5 %
 
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 1,550 $14.19 $15.66 $32,580 4.8 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers (7) $23.97 $21.65 $45,020 3.3 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 100 $6.47 $7.23 $15,030 6.9 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 110 $16.37 $16.82 $34,990 5.7 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 40 $13.41 $15.53 $32,310 11.3 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 40 $11.42 $12.61 $26,230 9.5 %
  27-2011 Actors 130 $11.91 $11.43 (6) 2.5 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 140 (4) (4) $32,650 11.8 %
  27-3021 Broadcast News Analysts 60 $13.13 $12.42 $25,840 9.4 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 60 $15.35 $17.99 $37,410 6.2 %
  27-4021 Photographers 110 $13.22 $14.73 $30,650 8.8 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture (7) $10.14 $10.47 $21,770 11.3 %
 
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 4,400 $18.99 $23.64 $49,180 3.9 %
  29-1021 Dentists, General 60 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  29-1051 Pharmacists 170 $38.19 $37.52 $78,040 5.4 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 60 (5) (5) (5) 9.1 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (7) (5) $93.37 $194,210 11.7 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 110 $10.56 $19.68 $40,930 26.3 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,520 $21.66 $21.94 $45,640 2.5 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 80 $27.08 $27.52 $57,240 4.3 %
  29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other 40 $69.99 $73.03 $151,900 11.1 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians (7) $14.32 $14.76 $30,700 4.9 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists (7) $14.83 $15.14 $31,490 5.9 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 230 $18.44 $18.87 $39,240 4.3 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 140 $10.37 $10.56 $21,970 3.2 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists (7) $13.94 $14.20 $29,530 2.9 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 520 $14.76 $14.47 $30,090 3.1 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 260 $11.67 $13.48 $28,040 7.1 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 60 $12.28 $13.81 $28,730 7.5 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 30 $16.27 $17.00 $35,360 2.0 %
 
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 1,800 $9.41 $10.07 $20,950 2.3 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides (7) $9.14 $9.01 $18,740 4.3 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 820 $8.52 $8.67 $18,030 1.9 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 70 $15.84 $16.88 $35,120 6.4 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 150 $12.54 $12.73 $26,470 2.4 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 210 $12.04 $11.97 $24,890 3.4 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 60 $13.08 $13.34 $27,750 2.9 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides (7) $7.93 $8.05 $16,740 10.8 %
 
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 2,630 $12.28 $12.85 $26,740 4.4 %
  33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 70 $13.43 $14.78 $30,750 3.5 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 420 $15.95 $16.37 $34,060 1.8 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 1,220 $10.05 $10.19 $21,200 3.3 %
  33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 120 $6.29 $6.54 $13,610 3.9 %
  33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 100 $12.44 $12.67 $26,350 3.1 %
 
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 16,470 $7.76 $8.27 $17,190 1.9 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks (7) $11.37 $13.40 $27,860 10.9 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 1,110 $11.97 $13.09 $27,220 5.7 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 1,540 $6.60 $6.92 $14,400 5.3 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 430 $8.02 $8.30 $17,270 8.8 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 1,380 $9.37 $9.79 $20,350 5.1 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (7) $8.28 $8.29 $17,250 3.1 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 680 $8.19 $8.35 $17,380 2.5 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 920 $6.70 $7.48 $15,560 3.4 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,210 $6.69 $7.10 $14,770 3.6 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 410 $7.37 $7.28 $15,150 3.4 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 5,270 $6.79 $7.68 $15,970 4.6 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 350 $9.04 $8.68 $18,060 4.4 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 480 $7.62 $7.44 $15,480 2.3 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 920 $7.77 $7.72 $16,050 2.5 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 630 $7.56 $7.55 $15,700 2.3 %
 
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 7,430 $8.30 $8.97 $18,650 1.4 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 450 $11.30 $12.10 $25,160 2.4 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 240 $15.30 $16.34 $33,980 2.8 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,480 $8.47 $8.79 $18,280 2.4 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 3,600 $7.93 $8.00 $16,630 1.6 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 90 $13.24 $13.72 $28,540 6.6 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 1,530 $8.38 $9.05 $18,830 3.1 %
 
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 3,570 $7.66 $8.63 $17,960 2.7 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 100 $13.60 $13.95 $29,010 4.4 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 130 $8.28 $8.67 $18,020 3.7 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 180 $7.30 $7.56 $15,730 3.5 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 1,130 $6.47 $7.36 $15,300 4.3 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 340 $10.62 $10.66 $22,170 3.3 %
  39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops 170 $8.03 $10.75 $22,350 19.8 %
  39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts 30 $8.71 $10.49 $21,830 10.4 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 240 $7.29 $7.12 $14,800 3.3 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 430 $7.85 $7.85 $16,330 2.9 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 240 $6.64 $7.34 $15,260 5.2 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 120 $10.24 $12.08 $25,130 5.9 %
 
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 14,350 $9.08 $11.52 $23,950 2.0 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,660 $13.98 $15.76 $32,780 2.6 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 170 $20.75 $21.43 $44,570 5.5 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 3,910 $7.71 $7.87 $16,360 2.1 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 280 $8.22 $8.69 $18,080 3.5 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 190 $14.11 $13.50 $28,090 3.7 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 6,000 $8.50 $10.20 $21,220 3.0 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 120 $13.41 $15.82 $32,910 5.3 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents (7) $19.55 $25.05 $52,110 13.9 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 90 $12.14 $11.93 $24,820 3.6 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 60 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 110 $20.66 $21.52 $44,770 6.5 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 640 $16.28 $18.00 $37,430 4.4 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 100 $10.20 $10.32 $21,460 2.1 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 560 $17.68 $18.40 $38,280 8.1 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 110 $13.14 $15.12 $31,450 8.9 %
 
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 15,920 $10.48 $11.39 $23,690 0.9 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 950 $14.80 $16.09 $33,460 2.1 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 190 $9.96 $10.55 $21,950 3.5 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 150 $12.03 $12.99 $27,020 3.3 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 300 $10.27 $10.57 $21,990 4.3 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,200 $12.08 $12.82 $26,660 1.9 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 180 $11.77 $12.05 $25,070 3.1 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 30 $14.03 $13.57 $28,220 2.4 %
  43-3071 Tellers 620 $9.99 $9.95 $20,690 3.2 %
  43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 40 $12.06 $11.57 $24,070 4.1 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,380 $10.83 $11.70 $24,340 3.3 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 200 $10.09 $10.36 $21,550 2.4 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 1,630 $9.01 $8.97 $18,650 3.4 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 70 $11.41 $11.57 $24,070 2.3 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 120 $12.46 $12.79 $26,590 3.5 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 60 $12.76 $12.98 $27,010 4.3 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 230 $13.33 $12.78 $26,590 3.7 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 160 $12.39 $13.14 $27,330 3.0 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 800 $9.46 $9.47 $19,700 2.3 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 160 $9.49 $9.81 $20,400 2.6 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 150 $10.19 $11.35 $23,600 7.1 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 80 $9.25 $9.16 $19,040 4.6 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 110 $9.78 $11.37 $23,650 5.6 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 50 $12.83 $12.95 $26,940 1.5 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 50 $19.93 $20.16 $41,940 (7)
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 220 $20.05 $19.89 $41,370 (7)
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 80 $15.35 $16.15 $33,590 4.2 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 770 $8.68 $9.22 $19,170 3.8 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,210 $9.41 $9.76 $20,290 2.0 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 670 $13.90 $14.44 $30,030 2.5 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 120 $12.86 $13.75 $28,600 12.1 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 210 $10.20 $10.36 $21,540 2.4 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,320 $10.90 $11.39 $23,680 1.6 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 90 $10.39 $10.72 $22,300 3.4 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (7) $9.78 $9.99 $20,780 3.5 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 40 $9.61 $9.69 $20,160 3.9 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,560 $9.83 $10.23 $21,280 1.9 %
 
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 (7) $11.40 $11.70 $24,340 3.1 %
  45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators 60 $11.98 $12.00 $24,960 4.3 %
 
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 6,800 $12.80 $13.69 $28,470 1.7 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 840 $19.83 $20.91 $43,500 2.6 %
  47-2011 Boilermakers 50 $18.43 $17.94 $37,320 4.2 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 130 $17.07 $16.92 $35,200 5.7 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 1,060 $13.91 $14.32 $29,780 4.2 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 120 $12.00 $11.90 $24,740 4.2 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 830 $9.59 $9.85 $20,500 2.5 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 100 $10.12 $10.80 $22,470 5.3 %
  47-2072 Pile-Driver Operators 60 $10.11 $10.28 $21,380 4.3 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 570 $13.19 $13.43 $27,940 1.9 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 70 $17.38 $16.76 $34,860 3.7 %
  47-2111 Electricians 220 $16.02 $16.09 $33,460 2.0 %
  47-2121 Glaziers 130 $12.69 $13.00 $27,030 6.4 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 440 $12.42 $12.41 $25,810 2.4 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers 160 $11.97 $12.13 $25,240 4.0 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 260 $13.55 $13.62 $28,330 4.5 %
  47-2161 Plasterers and Stucco Masons (7) $15.21 $15.02 $31,240 3.6 %
  47-2181 Roofers 160 $12.01 $12.06 $25,080 4.9 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 80 $14.77 $14.33 $29,800 2.5 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 160 $10.04 $10.15 $21,100 4.4 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 310 $9.02 $9.47 $19,700 6.0 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 210 $9.98 $10.09 $21,000 1.8 %
  47-3014 Helpers—Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 60 $9.19 $9.39 $19,530 2.7 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 90 $9.79 $9.86 $20,510 3.7 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 100 $16.45 $17.24 $35,850 3.4 %
 
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 4,330 $13.73 $14.49 $30,140 1.8 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 350 $17.34 $19.92 $41,430 2.4 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 40 $10.81 $12.86 $26,760 8.7 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 70 $18.72 $17.80 $37,030 2.1 %
  49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 40 $15.22 $15.90 $33,080 7.6 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 140 $17.98 $18.27 $38,000 4.5 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 460 $15.83 $16.34 $33,990 4.5 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 170 $14.31 $14.32 $29,780 4.0 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 60 $14.71 $14.72 $30,610 3.2 %
  49-3051 Motorboat Mechanics 70 $13.50 $14.02 $29,160 8.8 %
  49-3092 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians (7) $10.63 $11.74 $24,420 12.5 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 50 $10.50 $10.80 $22,470 3.0 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 360 $14.05 $13.89 $28,890 3.9 %
  49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 50 $12.41 $12.73 $26,480 2.8 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 40 $15.80 $15.21 $31,630 9.3 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,350 $10.87 $11.80 $24,540 2.6 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery (7) $8.37 $9.27 $19,270 3.8 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 90 $16.23 $15.78 $32,820 2.3 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (7) $10.38 $12.39 $25,770 14.3 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 40 $13.21 $16.82 $34,990 15.8 %
 
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 4,850 $11.44 $12.60 $26,220 3.5 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 380 $20.35 $21.03 $43,740 2.4 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (7) $16.74 $19.01 $39,540 19.3 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 400 $10.43 $11.17 $23,230 3.4 %
  51-3011 Bakers 90 $8.59 $8.80 $18,310 6.4 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 80 $12.47 $12.56 $26,120 2.7 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $12.44 $12.90 $26,830 6.9 %
  51-4041 Machinists 80 $16.18 $16.15 $33,580 5.4 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $12.48 $12.21 $25,400 3.1 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 30 $18.63 $18.42 $38,300 3.8 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 360 $15.66 $15.79 $32,850 6.4 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 40 $9.58 $10.06 $20,920 2.7 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 100 $11.21 $11.07 $23,030 3.7 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 290 $7.98 $8.05 $16,750 2.0 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 60 $7.97 $7.91 $16,450 7.5 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 150 $9.15 $10.42 $21,680 10.3 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 40 $10.83 $11.73 $24,400 4.8 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 40 $17.85 $17.66 $36,740 5.1 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 110 $13.24 $14.08 $29,290 3.5 %
  51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 50 $12.66 $13.29 $27,640 8.5 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 50 $11.22 $12.43 $25,860 4.9 %
  51-9131 Photographic Process Workers 30 $10.29 $10.70 $22,260 3.5 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 80 $9.47 $9.06 $18,840 8.1 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 190 $9.16 $9.26 $19,260 3.4 %
 
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 5,610 $10.82 $12.26 $25,490 5.4 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 100 $15.04 $15.37 $31,980 5.4 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 170 $18.30 $21.32 $44,340 8.0 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers (7) $19.11 $16.08 $33,450 15.1 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 700 $12.59 $13.13 $27,310 2.7 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 970 $10.43 $10.95 $22,780 4.0 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 110 $7.11 $7.63 $15,870 6.8 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 50 $16.54 $15.79 $32,830 2.6 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 270 $11.32 $11.17 $23,230 1.7 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 130 $9.08 $9.11 $18,950 5.8 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,260 $9.59 $10.08 $20,960 2.0 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 210 $8.54 $8.66 $18,000 3.9 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 50 $11.93 $11.84 $24,630 1.9 %

About May 2004 National, State, and Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

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

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

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

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

(5) This wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.

(6) There is wide variation in the number of hours worked by those employed as actors, dancers, musicians, and singers. Many jobs are for a duration of 1 day or 1 week and it is extremely rare for a performer to have guaranteed employment for a period that exceeds 3 to 6 months.

(7) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: June 02, 2005