May 2004 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

NAICS 212200 - Metal Ore Mining

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 NAICS 212200 - Metal Ore Mining.

These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

NAICS Industry 212200 - Metal Ore Mining is part of: NAICS 212000 - Mining (except Oil and Gas).

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SOC Major Groups in NAICS 212200 - Metal Ore Mining:

NAICS 212200 - Metal Ore Mining

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All 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)
00-0000 All Occupations 26,310 100.00% $21.05 $22.25 $46,290 1.0 %
 
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 880 3.34% $41.03 $44.83 $93,250 2.3 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 30 0.11% (5) $72.60 $151,010 6.7 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 280 1.06% $45.28 $50.58 $105,210 2.8 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 70 0.27% $39.23 $40.67 $84,590 2.9 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 80 0.30% $36.37 $37.88 $78,790 2.7 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 80 0.30% $40.03 $40.05 $83,310 1.8 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 150 0.57% $41.47 $42.40 $88,190 4.2 %
 
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 470 1.79% $25.69 $27.06 $56,280 1.7 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 150 0.57% $23.50 $23.82 $49,550 1.9 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 40 0.15% $26.91 $26.34 $54,800 2.1 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 160 0.61% $25.27 $26.83 $55,810 2.4 %
 
Computer and Mathematical 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)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 120 0.46% $25.84 $26.71 $55,550 2.1 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 40 0.15% $22.04 $22.43 $46,650 3.2 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 40 0.15% $29.42 $28.57 $59,420 2.4 %
 
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 1,310 4.98% $27.61 $28.68 $59,660 1.6 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 100 0.38% $19.39 $19.80 $41,180 1.9 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 50 0.19% $29.86 $30.30 $63,020 2.1 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 100 0.38% $29.73 $30.34 $63,120 2.1 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 30 0.11% $28.17 $27.82 $57,860 4.6 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 80 0.30% $30.58 $30.33 $63,080 3.7 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 60 0.23% $30.56 $31.07 $64,620 2.2 %
  17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 610 2.32% $30.92 $32.36 $67,320 2.4 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 120 0.46% $20.06 $20.82 $43,310 2.3 %
  17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 40 0.15% $20.87 $20.73 $43,110 3.6 %
 
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 770 2.93% $21.91 $23.14 $48,120 2.0 %
  19-2031 Chemists 90 0.34% $25.51 $25.92 $53,910 2.3 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 180 0.68% $29.73 $31.22 $64,940 2.1 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 390 1.48% $19.01 $18.77 $39,050 2.8 %
  19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 50 0.19% $16.38 $16.88 $35,110 2.5 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical 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)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 130 0.49% $26.12 $26.56 $55,240 2.1 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 100 0.38% $26.68 $27.54 $57,280 1.8 %
 
Protective Service 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)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 130 0.49% $15.94 $17.68 $36,780 4.4 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 90 0.34% $13.09 $14.68 $30,530 4.0 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 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)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 80 0.30% $13.39 $13.57 $28,230 3.7 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 80 0.30% $13.18 $13.36 $27,780 3.8 %
 
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 960 3.65% $17.29 $17.67 $36,740 1.3 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 40 0.15% $22.37 $22.65 $47,110 2.6 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 80 0.30% $16.48 $16.58 $34,490 2.3 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 40 0.15% $16.26 $16.53 $34,390 2.4 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 60 0.23% $18.99 $18.80 $39,100 2.4 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 60 0.23% $23.47 $22.29 $46,360 3.8 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 50 0.19% $25.05 $25.01 $52,010 2.3 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 70 0.27% $18.03 $17.41 $36,200 1.9 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 120 0.46% $17.66 $17.82 $37,060 3.2 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 100 0.38% $18.37 $18.78 $39,070 1.9 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 140 0.53% $16.18 $16.00 $33,280 2.0 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 90 0.34% $13.06 $13.58 $28,250 1.9 %
  43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 40 0.15% $12.62 $13.17 $27,400 5.6 %
 
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 9,100 34.59% $20.36 $20.86 $43,400 1.3 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 820 3.12% $27.44 $28.09 $58,420 2.3 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 170 0.65% $15.03 $13.97 $29,070 7.4 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 2,410 9.16% $19.08 $18.95 $39,420 2.1 %
  47-2111 Electricians 1,040 3.95% $21.63 $21.89 $45,530 1.7 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 50 0.19% $18.29 $18.06 $37,560 2.4 %
  47-5021 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas 490 1.86% $20.51 $20.73 $43,110 2.2 %
  47-5031 Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 240 0.91% $20.85 $21.48 $44,680 4.0 %
  47-5041 Continuous Mining Machine Operators 1,920 7.30% $20.82 $21.16 $44,020 1.5 %
  47-5042 Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators 890 3.38% $20.50 $20.90 $43,470 2.6 %
  47-5049 Mining Machine Operators, All Other 300 1.14% $17.57 $18.66 $38,820 2.4 %
  47-5061 Roof Bolters, Mining 100 0.38% $19.69 $22.08 $45,930 6.0 %
  47-5081 Helpers—Extraction Workers 170 0.65% $15.74 $15.46 $32,170 3.5 %
  47-5099 Extraction Workers, All Other 430 1.63% $19.60 $20.22 $42,060 5.2 %
 
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 6,240 23.72% $21.99 $22.08 $45,930 1.3 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 630 2.39% $28.43 $28.90 $60,110 1.8 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 410 1.56% $22.08 $21.77 $45,290 2.1 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 1,660 6.31% $21.86 $21.72 $45,170 1.6 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 940 3.57% $20.85 $20.86 $43,380 2.0 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,170 4.45% $19.26 $18.92 $39,350 2.0 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 120 0.46% $18.57 $19.12 $39,770 3.2 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 80 0.30% $15.02 $15.54 $32,320 1.4 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 950 3.61% $24.42 $24.35 $50,650 2.3 %
 
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 3,440 13.07% $20.03 $20.37 $42,380 1.2 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 430 1.63% $28.89 $29.47 $61,290 1.8 %
  51-4041 Machinists 130 0.49% $20.68 $20.64 $42,930 1.9 %
  51-4051 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders 60 0.23% $24.93 $25.57 $53,180 4.6 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 500 1.90% $21.50 $21.47 $44,660 2.1 %
  51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 570 2.17% $17.25 $17.20 $35,780 2.7 %
  51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 560 2.13% $18.40 $18.04 $37,530 2.0 %
  51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 190 0.72% $19.86 $19.69 $40,960 3.3 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 80 0.30% $19.40 $17.77 $36,950 4.3 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 170 0.65% $17.25 $16.44 $34,190 3.8 %
  51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 230 0.87% $20.32 $20.34 $42,310 2.2 %
 
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 2,630 10.00% $19.75 $19.48 $40,520 2.0 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 110 0.42% $27.97 $28.00 $58,240 2.0 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,370 5.21% $19.77 $19.26 $40,070 2.3 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 90 0.34% $18.59 $16.22 $33,730 10.8 %
  53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 100 0.38% $20.62 $20.57 $42,780 3.5 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 170 0.65% $18.88 $17.68 $36,760 4.2 %
  53-7033 Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining 220 0.84% $20.49 $19.83 $41,250 4.4 %
  53-7041 Hoist and Winch Operators 60 0.23% $29.35 $24.76 $51,500 7.2 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 60 0.23% $13.83 $13.57 $28,220 3.6 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 180 0.68% $18.16 $18.43 $38,330 2.9 %

About May 2004 National Industry-Specific 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.

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



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Last Modified Date: June 02, 2005