November 2003 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, 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 San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, 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 San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, 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 99,790 $13.42 $17.23 $35,840 2.4 %
 
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 4,360 $32.49 $36.59 $76,110 1.7 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 190 $66.74 $70.12 $145,850 3.9 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,340 $36.30 $41.92 $87,190 2.5 %
  11-1031 Legislators 40 $22.00 $20.59 $42,840 6.8 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 40 $32.43 $33.92 $70,550 7.8 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 80 $34.34 $36.25 $75,400 4.3 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 140 $35.79 $40.58 $84,400 5.3 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 30 $30.22 $32.31 $67,210 7.8 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 120 $26.23 $28.60 $59,480 4.0 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 80 $36.62 $35.91 $74,690 3.4 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 270 $33.36 $39.32 $81,780 6.1 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 60 $37.26 $36.83 $76,610 5.0 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 80 $35.90 $38.11 $79,260 5.5 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 30 $31.64 $41.44 $86,190 13.0 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 40 $33.51 $34.84 $72,470 4.6 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 210 $34.85 $37.55 $78,090 6.4 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 40 $17.97 $20.23 $42,080 3.5 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 140 (4) (4) $83,000 4.0 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 130 $43.05 $44.36 $92,260 4.4 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 200 $17.99 $17.49 $36,380 4.3 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 180 $13.95 $14.53 $30,220 13.0 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 100 $30.60 $31.97 $66,490 2.9 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 280 $11.41 $14.48 $30,120 10.3 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 120 $20.89 $21.55 $44,820 2.7 %
 
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 3,160 $24.23 $27.57 $57,350 4.2 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products (7) $23.57 $26.44 $55,000 5.9 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 90 $18.07 $22.30 $46,380 9.5 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 100 $20.38 $21.25 $44,200 3.0 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 40 $27.38 $26.48 $55,090 11.7 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation (7) $32.85 $32.86 $68,340 4.6 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 130 $21.69 $23.42 $48,710 4.7 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 70 $16.71 $17.84 $37,100 4.9 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 70 $22.17 $22.98 $47,810 4.3 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 190 $28.13 $32.32 $67,210 8.1 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 360 $22.94 $25.45 $52,930 3.8 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 330 $23.54 $27.78 $57,780 9.6 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers (7) $20.19 $19.32 $40,190 7.8 %
 
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 1,310 $28.36 $30.06 $62,510 5.1 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 230 $31.64 $33.72 $70,140 6.8 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 140 $27.97 $29.52 $61,400 11.5 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 210 $18.11 $19.64 $40,860 4.2 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 260 $29.31 $30.25 $62,930 4.0 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 50 $31.47 $34.18 $71,100 11.6 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 120 $30.16 $32.11 $66,790 3.9 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts (7) $28.63 $30.77 $64,000 7.1 %
 
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 2,010 $28.71 $29.01 $60,330 6.3 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 50 $33.21 $32.48 $67,550 2.8 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 40 $27.77 $26.36 $54,830 10.5 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 120 $19.53 $21.06 $43,800 15.1 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 530 $30.34 $29.84 $62,080 4.0 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 110 $31.03 $30.68 $63,810 1.7 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 50 $35.97 $33.67 $70,020 6.6 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 200 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 210 $13.86 $14.93 $31,050 2.9 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters (7) $18.09 $17.94 $37,320 3.1 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 110 $19.86 $19.92 $41,420 7.5 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 50 $18.41 $19.31 $40,170 4.0 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 30 $20.07 $21.64 $45,020 9.0 %
 
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 840 $27.19 $29.87 $62,140 7.6 %
  19-2031 Chemists 40 $19.21 $22.60 $47,000 10.4 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 30 $29.32 $29.70 $61,780 2.6 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (7) $28.16 $32.50 $67,600 2.8 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 60 $21.44 $21.77 $45,280 10.9 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 110 $25.25 $24.23 $50,390 12.4 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 40 $18.25 $18.86 $39,220 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 1,070 $19.29 $20.79 $43,240 10.4 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 200 $21.44 $22.06 $45,890 14.9 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 50 $27.98 $24.31 $50,570 10.3 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 80 $11.91 $12.49 $25,970 5.3 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 130 $27.93 $23.87 $49,640 17.3 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (7) $14.57 $15.63 $32,520 7.4 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 130 $10.62 $12.50 $26,000 6.8 %
  21-2011 Clergy 40 $23.74 $25.32 $52,670 9.0 %
 
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 330 $26.07 $33.31 $69,280 13.4 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 120 $49.87 $54.18 $112,700 9.1 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 70 $18.33 $19.31 $40,160 11.8 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 50 $23.52 $22.15 $46,070 5.3 %
 
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 6,770 $21.38 $21.84 $45,420 4.0 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 50 $30.53 $28.62 $59,520 17.5 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 430 $10.97 $11.32 $23,530 2.1 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 110 (4) (4) $49,440 5.9 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,440 (4) (4) $49,350 3.6 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 240 (4) (4) $53,910 1.9 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,040 (4) (4) $50,010 4.0 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 50 (4) (4) $52,380 5.4 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 40 (4) (4) $55,380 3.1 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (7) (4) (4) $56,940 2.4 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 70 $13.29 $16.15 $33,590 17.5 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 250 $12.20 $12.78 $26,570 5.6 %
  25-4021 Librarians 70 $17.29 $20.44 $42,520 9.7 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 40 $29.04 $24.74 $51,470 11.3 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 830 (4) (4) $23,640 4.6 %
 
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 880 $12.88 $16.23 $33,750 6.6 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 110 $9.20 $9.06 $18,840 6.6 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 100 $17.14 $17.30 $35,980 4.2 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 50 (4) (4) $25,640 10.5 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 90 (4) (4) $26,770 16.9 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 60 $18.34 $18.60 $38,680 4.8 %
  27-3041 Editors 40 $19.95 $21.35 $44,410 7.3 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 50 $9.95 $10.25 $21,310 5.9 %
  27-4021 Photographers 80 $8.88 $11.88 $24,710 15.4 %
 
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 5,230 $22.76 $26.47 $55,050 5.7 %
  29-1020 Dentists (7) (5) $80.33 $167,080 10.7 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 30 $20.16 $20.76 $43,190 3.6 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 180 $45.36 $43.89 $91,280 2.6 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (7) $56.00 $58.08 $120,800 9.4 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 70 (5) $79.40 $165,160 13.4 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants (7) $37.64 $50.51 $105,060 24.3 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,490 $27.38 $27.30 $56,790 2.6 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 120 $21.85 $29.55 $61,460 11.6 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 70 $38.26 $36.13 $75,150 4.1 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 60 $26.16 $26.81 $55,760 4.1 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians (7) $14.99 $18.10 $37,660 8.3 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 110 $20.83 $20.69 $43,030 3.7 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 220 $15.44 $15.29 $31,790 1.5 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists (7) $13.66 $13.97 $29,050 2.9 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 40 $10.15 $11.08 $23,050 3.8 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 250 $17.17 $17.62 $36,650 3.0 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 110 $15.48 $15.80 $32,870 4.7 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (7) $9.15 $10.18 $21,170 14.7 %
 
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 2,270 $10.67 $12.38 $25,740 4.2 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 380 $8.05 $8.17 $16,990 2.2 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 90 $15.65 $16.81 $34,970 9.3 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 450 $16.27 $15.01 $31,210 8.3 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 250 $12.94 $15.18 $31,570 11.8 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 50 $16.41 $16.90 $35,140 1.9 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 40 $9.70 $9.80 $20,390 3.8 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 160 $9.32 $9.74 $20,270 5.8 %
 
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 4,000 $24.38 $22.69 $47,200 5.2 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 70 $37.53 $37.65 $78,320 3.2 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 200 $26.54 $27.91 $58,050 4.1 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 380 $12.65 $15.43 $32,090 8.2 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (7) $25.77 $26.38 $54,860 2.9 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 690 $17.94 $16.68 $34,700 10.7 %
 
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 11,010 $8.02 $8.78 $18,270 1.6 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 110 $13.82 $14.93 $31,040 4.2 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 630 $11.45 $12.52 $26,040 3.0 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 1,080 $7.96 $8.07 $16,790 2.4 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 300 $11.04 $12.46 $25,920 6.8 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 900 $10.32 $10.45 $21,740 1.8 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 220 $9.99 $9.95 $20,690 3.2 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 760 $8.23 $9.02 $18,770 4.2 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 530 $7.64 $8.44 $17,550 5.4 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,170 $7.55 $7.89 $16,410 2.1 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 520 $7.71 $7.95 $16,530 2.3 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,180 $7.56 $8.15 $16,950 3.5 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 50 $7.84 $8.25 $17,170 4.3 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 640 $7.61 $7.89 $16,410 2.5 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 620 $7.84 $7.88 $16,380 1.5 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 290 $7.78 $7.91 $16,450 2.2 %
 
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 4,340 $8.96 $10.74 $22,330 3.2 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 160 $11.41 $13.37 $27,800 5.1 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 160 $18.99 $19.04 $39,610 5.8 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,160 $9.19 $10.46 $21,760 3.5 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,330 $7.95 $8.20 $17,050 2.1 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 30 $15.87 $16.63 $34,590 4.0 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 1,470 $11.11 $11.91 $24,780 5.5 %
 
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 2,320 $8.66 $10.49 $21,820 3.2 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 90 $14.42 $15.92 $33,120 6.0 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 100 $8.50 $10.32 $21,460 3.4 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 40 $7.06 $7.61 $15,820 4.0 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 230 $7.38 $7.90 $16,430 3.5 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (7) $8.38 $8.84 $18,380 4.8 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 290 $8.05 $8.72 $18,140 3.2 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 420 $8.98 $9.27 $19,270 3.0 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 320 $10.67 $14.36 $29,860 16.6 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 510 $8.22 $8.96 $18,640 2.6 %
 
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 10,710 $9.75 $13.96 $29,050 2.7 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,040 $17.43 $18.27 $38,010 2.6 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 100 $24.99 $29.20 $60,730 8.7 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 3,160 $8.46 $10.70 $22,260 3.4 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 460 $8.37 $10.05 $20,910 5.0 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 160 $13.18 $15.07 $31,340 6.0 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,890 $8.47 $10.50 $21,830 3.3 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 80 $19.86 $21.89 $45,540 8.9 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 100 $24.98 $26.99 $56,130 8.0 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 110 $40.27 $46.55 $96,820 16.4 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 110 $26.37 $30.09 $62,590 9.4 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 810 $17.30 $22.43 $46,650 8.6 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 90 $47.19 $49.49 $102,930 14.6 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 70 $10.06 $10.57 $21,990 3.0 %
 
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 17,790 $12.47 $13.60 $28,300 1.6 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,100 $18.06 $19.54 $40,640 2.6 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 150 $10.34 $11.52 $23,950 6.1 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 170 $13.68 $14.10 $29,330 2.8 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 320 $13.82 $13.41 $27,880 3.8 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,020 $14.01 $14.31 $29,770 2.7 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 210 $12.89 $13.42 $27,920 2.5 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 40 $17.99 $16.92 $35,200 5.4 %
  43-3071 Tellers 730 $10.54 $10.95 $22,780 3.0 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 910 $12.30 $13.21 $27,470 2.1 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 250 $9.18 $9.62 $20,000 3.0 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 480 $8.60 $8.73 $18,150 2.5 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 40 $14.76 $15.35 $31,920 5.9 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 50 $12.86 $12.76 $26,530 7.6 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks (7) $14.91 $15.85 $32,970 6.4 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 170 $12.21 $12.63 $26,270 1.9 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 210 $11.37 $12.16 $25,290 3.3 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 90 $19.16 $18.78 $39,060 3.9 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 870 $10.17 $11.01 $22,900 4.9 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 40 $11.22 $13.47 $28,010 4.3 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (7) $9.70 $9.87 $20,530 2.3 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers (7) $20.80 $21.55 $44,830 2.8 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 90 $16.12 $16.76 $34,850 4.2 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 70 $20.75 $21.03 $43,740 (7)
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 260 $21.09 $20.64 $42,920 (7)
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 50 $12.45 $14.27 $29,670 (7)
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 110 $17.35 $17.64 $36,690 3.6 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 500 $10.50 $11.45 $23,810 2.6 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,300 $10.14 $11.37 $23,660 4.4 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 60 $15.09 $15.18 $31,580 3.2 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 960 $17.25 $18.32 $38,100 2.9 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 170 $16.73 $16.95 $35,260 5.2 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 230 $13.37 $14.65 $30,470 9.8 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,090 $12.78 $13.18 $27,420 3.0 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 50 $17.72 $17.72 $36,860 8.8 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 70 $16.18 $16.59 $34,500 5.6 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 120 $15.54 $16.05 $33,380 5.4 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,800 $10.75 $11.87 $24,690 3.1 %
 
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 1,780 $7.98 $9.02 $18,750 3.7 %
  45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 100 $18.92 $19.57 $40,700 2.7 %
  45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators (7) $9.99 $10.72 $22,300 7.5 %
 
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 5,970 $17.98 $18.59 $38,660 2.8 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 390 $26.85 $27.52 $57,240 2.1 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 1,290 $17.72 $18.26 $37,980 10.4 %
  47-2041 Carpet Installers (7) $16.76 $17.32 $36,020 6.4 %
  47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters 40 $17.77 $18.70 $38,910 5.5 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 290 $19.74 $18.85 $39,220 4.7 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 970 $14.41 $15.92 $33,120 5.1 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 50 $21.98 $23.19 $48,230 18.6 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 390 $24.32 $24.57 $51,110 4.5 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 200 $19.48 $19.81 $41,210 7.0 %
  47-2082 Tapers 50 $21.21 $19.69 $40,950 4.3 %
  47-2111 Electricians 220 $24.25 $23.03 $47,900 4.8 %
  47-2121 Glaziers 30 $15.35 $14.62 $30,420 2.3 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 320 $14.28 $14.61 $30,390 4.6 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 340 $19.71 $20.49 $42,630 4.6 %
  47-2161 Plasterers and Stucco Masons 160 $18.18 $17.57 $36,550 5.3 %
  47-2181 Roofers 210 $14.39 $14.63 $30,430 2.8 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (7) $20.40 $20.06 $41,720 5.1 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 50 $10.60 $11.28 $23,460 5.3 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters (7) $10.82 $12.20 $25,370 12.5 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians (7) $15.06 $14.82 $30,820 16.4 %
  47-3014 Helpers—Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 60 $12.58 $13.03 $27,090 10.9 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (7) $10.86 $12.08 $25,130 8.4 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 60 $24.86 $27.20 $56,570 9.5 %
  47-4031 Fence Erectors (7) $9.36 $9.65 $20,070 4.8 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 40 $17.99 $18.21 $37,870 7.6 %
 
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 3,620 $16.62 $17.95 $37,340 3.9 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 360 $25.24 $26.44 $54,990 4.6 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 120 $11.58 $12.17 $25,300 9.8 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 280 $24.77 $25.49 $53,010 4.1 %
  49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 50 $14.57 $14.04 $29,200 5.2 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 130 $17.39 $19.17 $39,870 7.9 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 510 $15.88 $17.40 $36,190 7.0 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 160 $16.82 $18.17 $37,790 5.9 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 50 $23.67 $23.49 $48,870 3.8 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (7) $9.96 $10.25 $21,320 2.3 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 50 $16.16 $17.78 $36,990 5.4 %
  49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 120 $14.01 $14.27 $29,680 2.7 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 70 $23.64 $22.80 $47,420 7.4 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 950 $12.84 $14.07 $29,270 4.4 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 40 $23.98 $23.13 $48,110 5.9 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 70 $9.14 $9.38 $19,510 3.9 %
 
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 5,200 $12.36 $14.95 $31,100 6.2 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 410 $23.06 $25.70 $53,450 7.6 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 130 $10.21 $10.56 $21,960 2.3 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 410 $9.51 $10.12 $21,040 3.5 %
  51-3011 Bakers 120 $12.44 $12.27 $25,520 4.2 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 90 $19.47 $17.94 $37,320 3.7 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 40 $14.12 $13.68 $28,450 5.7 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 120 $11.99 $11.92 $24,800 4.3 %
  51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $12.56 $13.09 $27,220 6.4 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 90 $8.76 $10.50 $21,840 2.3 %
  51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 70 $15.11 $14.20 $29,530 3.5 %
  51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $13.42 $13.30 $27,660 3.3 %
  51-4041 Machinists 170 $15.72 $17.30 $35,990 9.6 %
  51-4071 Foundry Mold and Coremakers 30 $14.30 $13.34 $27,760 8.0 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 30 $20.02 $21.44 $44,600 3.4 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 120 $14.72 $16.53 $34,380 9.0 %
  51-5011 Bindery Workers 90 $10.98 $13.00 $27,040 6.7 %
  51-5021 Job Printers 30 $17.65 $17.15 $35,660 4.6 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 70 $13.08 $13.83 $28,770 4.8 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 270 $13.33 $14.65 $30,480 10.9 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 100 $8.87 $8.87 $18,460 4.0 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (7) $8.15 $8.25 $17,150 5.9 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 130 $9.93 $9.95 $20,690 1.9 %
  51-6051 Sewers, Hand (7) $9.82 $10.28 $21,380 4.3 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 170 $14.95 $14.93 $31,050 9.4 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 240 $19.25 $19.35 $40,250 3.5 %
  51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (7) $28.75 $28.03 $58,310 4.7 %
  51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 140 $11.61 $11.85 $24,650 2.3 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 80 $14.38 $15.65 $32,560 5.7 %
  51-9071 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (7) $12.39 $12.28 $25,540 4.3 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 70 $10.04 $10.83 $22,520 2.8 %
  51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 40 $16.55 $19.94 $41,480 14.4 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 160 $9.48 $9.90 $20,590 2.6 %
 
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 4,810 $11.67 $13.74 $28,590 3.5 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 30 $20.97 $23.79 $49,490 10.6 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 150 $18.70 $19.87 $41,340 3.5 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (7) $17.24 $17.42 $36,230 7.5 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 160 $14.06 $14.03 $29,180 3.2 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 180 $11.57 $13.39 $27,850 7.2 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 780 $17.32 $16.83 $35,010 2.8 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 580 $11.63 $13.17 $27,400 6.8 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 50 $9.93 $10.57 $21,990 5.6 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 100 $8.19 $8.42 $17,520 2.3 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 70 $21.52 $20.79 $43,240 9.0 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 170 $11.87 $12.95 $26,930 5.7 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 290 $8.07 $8.50 $17,690 2.6 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 650 $10.30 $11.19 $23,280 2.9 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 760 $7.94 $8.21 $17,080 1.7 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 160 $13.02 $13.03 $27,100 7.0 %

About November 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.

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

(7) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: November 24, 2004