May 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Billings, MT 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 Billings, MT MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Montana. 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 Billings, MT 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 71,960 $11.90 $14.69 $30,550 2.1 %
 
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 4,180 $24.39 $27.40 $57,000 2.2 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 90 $51.85 $51.78 $107,700 6.8 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 2,380 $22.60 $26.48 $55,090 2.3 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 30 $17.51 $22.75 $47,330 11.1 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 30 $28.36 $30.29 $62,990 5.6 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 120 $26.43 $30.79 $64,040 5.0 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 60 $17.09 $21.32 $44,350 4.5 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 50 $25.04 $24.98 $51,950 7.2 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 80 $30.14 $31.71 $65,960 3.7 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 180 $30.04 $32.39 $67,380 4.5 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 50 $27.60 $31.84 $66,230 8.0 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 80 $33.40 $31.83 $66,210 5.3 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 100 $24.06 $23.79 $49,480 3.4 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 40 $39.27 $39.43 $82,020 3.0 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 110 $15.04 $16.56 $34,450 6.8 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 30 $19.26 $23.65 $49,190 13.8 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers (7) $14.44 $14.39 $29,920 12.8 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 130 $35.34 $36.02 $74,920 2.4 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 70 $12.58 $15.95 $33,170 7.1 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 90 $16.55 $20.90 $43,470 6.6 %
 
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 2,140 $19.95 $22.32 $46,420 3.6 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 130 $16.31 $17.47 $36,340 3.2 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 120 $19.55 $20.62 $42,890 4.6 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 80 $15.95 $17.03 $35,410 9.3 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 130 $19.49 $22.02 $45,800 9.8 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 130 $18.70 $19.20 $39,930 4.6 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 80 $15.18 $18.00 $37,440 7.7 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 50 $23.25 $22.68 $47,160 3.5 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 80 $18.96 $20.05 $41,700 4.0 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 30 $19.97 $19.33 $40,210 5.1 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 70 $27.42 $24.03 $49,980 17.7 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 530 $19.47 $23.32 $48,510 7.1 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 30 $31.42 $39.01 $81,130 8.4 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 30 $31.91 $30.75 $63,970 2.2 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 170 $19.62 $21.91 $45,570 5.2 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 40 $21.24 $25.61 $53,270 10.5 %
 
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 880 $21.92 $22.92 $47,670 6.4 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 120 $22.37 $21.52 $44,760 4.8 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 60 $25.65 $25.68 $53,410 1.7 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 230 $14.81 $15.11 $31,440 2.4 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 210 $36.18 $32.96 $68,550 2.9 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 70 $21.42 $21.83 $45,410 3.6 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 60 $25.42 $24.18 $50,300 6.2 %
 
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 1,240 $20.45 $22.51 $46,810 3.7 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 90 $20.74 $22.24 $46,260 4.3 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 80 $17.20 $18.43 $38,340 7.8 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 170 $27.79 $28.13 $58,510 4.9 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 60 $28.81 $28.77 $59,840 4.4 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 40 $38.16 $38.70 $80,500 3.7 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 80 $28.83 $31.50 $65,520 3.9 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 140 $15.15 $15.76 $32,770 3.4 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 60 $13.79 $15.05 $31,300 2.5 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 120 $16.09 $15.69 $32,630 5.9 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 60 $17.90 $19.63 $40,830 4.8 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 110 $14.35 $16.09 $33,460 10.8 %
 
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 500 $20.52 $22.32 $46,420 4.7 %
  19-2031 Chemists 50 $21.32 $23.19 $48,230 3.6 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 50 $21.91 $25.05 $52,100 8.8 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 40 $20.68 $21.99 $45,750 8.2 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 50 $11.77 $12.05 $25,060 1.5 %
 
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 1,200 $13.68 $15.07 $31,340 3.1 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 150 $19.31 $18.84 $39,200 7.9 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 50 $15.76 $15.95 $33,170 4.4 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 220 $14.15 $17.13 $35,630 7.0 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 40 $22.34 $21.87 $45,490 2.5 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 40 $12.64 $13.33 $27,720 4.7 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 360 $9.23 $11.90 $24,740 6.8 %
  21-2011 Clergy 130 $16.58 $16.78 $34,910 4.4 %
 
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 550 $23.37 $27.63 $57,470 12.7 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 270 $28.15 $35.79 $74,430 21.4 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 100 $16.64 $19.95 $41,500 14.5 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 80 $13.65 $16.99 $35,330 16.0 %
 
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 3,410 $16.88 $17.57 $36,540 3.4 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 70 $17.76 $17.57 $36,540 7.5 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 60 $8.48 $9.08 $18,890 9.4 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 60 $10.67 $12.64 $26,290 8.7 %
  25-4021 Librarians 100 $20.46 $20.15 $41,900 4.8 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 40 $10.31 $10.05 $20,900 20.6 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 620 (4) (4) $21,930 3.2 %
 
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 $11.90 $14.64 $30,440 6.4 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 40 $8.54 $9.15 $19,040 2.9 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 90 $13.81 $17.75 $36,920 18.5 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 50 (4) (4) $20,350 20.5 %
  27-2041 Music Directors and Composers (7) $8.19 $9.42 $19,590 18.9 %
  27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers (7) $11.79 $13.21 $27,490 28.0 %
  27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents (7) $13.84 $17.69 $36,800 13.2 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 100 $17.90 $18.76 $39,020 3.9 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 40 $12.66 $15.77 $32,800 12.5 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 40 $12.10 $12.24 $25,450 3.4 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 30 $12.02 $11.43 $23,780 5.3 %
  27-4021 Photographers 50 $8.11 $9.07 $18,870 14.9 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 30 $9.37 $10.35 $21,520 20.9 %
  27-4032 Film and Video Editors 30 $20.06 $20.16 $41,930 4.2 %
 
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 4,420 $20.97 $22.45 $46,700 3.5 %
  29-1021 Dentists, General 60 $68.08 $70.27 $146,150 11.4 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists (7) $20.31 $20.47 $42,580 2.3 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 170 $37.62 $36.79 $76,510 2.7 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 40 $31.04 $31.37 $65,250 3.0 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,760 $23.24 $23.43 $48,720 2.5 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 60 $24.92 $27.12 $56,400 6.3 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 110 $29.99 $28.48 $59,240 3.3 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 90 $19.81 $19.56 $40,680 4.4 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 60 $24.95 $24.41 $50,770 2.6 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 110 $23.46 $23.31 $48,490 2.0 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 50 $11.10 $11.07 $23,030 2.2 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 130 $25.78 $25.39 $52,800 2.9 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 140 $19.66 $19.55 $40,660 2.3 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 100 $11.75 $12.05 $25,070 1.8 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 190 $12.06 $12.19 $25,350 3.2 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 50 $18.66 $18.62 $38,730 5.4 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 50 $9.68 $9.62 $20,000 7.8 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 680 $13.87 $13.90 $28,920 1.4 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (7) $10.15 $10.92 $22,720 5.3 %
 
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 2,280 $9.82 $10.12 $21,040 2.1 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 270 $8.37 $8.53 $17,750 2.0 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,200 $9.47 $9.44 $19,630 2.5 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 40 $10.45 $12.79 $26,590 7.5 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 170 $12.50 $12.32 $25,640 4.0 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 250 $11.25 $11.39 $23,690 3.4 %
  31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 50 $9.73 $9.69 $20,160 2.3 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 90 $13.52 $14.06 $29,240 1.6 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (7) $7.72 $7.65 $15,920 5.5 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 1,030 $15.36 $15.97 $33,210 6.6 %
  33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 120 $13.33 $13.25 $27,560 2.5 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 80 $20.81 $23.79 $49,490 2.1 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 220 $19.61 $19.71 $40,990 2.8 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 240 $8.76 $9.06 $18,840 2.3 %
 
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 6,630 $6.74 $7.16 $14,890 2.1 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 90 $10.51 $11.72 $24,370 7.6 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 410 $8.77 $9.82 $20,420 4.8 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food (7) $6.51 $6.54 $13,600 4.2 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 130 $9.54 $9.43 $19,620 2.4 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 550 $8.03 $8.20 $17,050 3.8 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (7) $6.28 $6.40 $13,310 4.9 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 340 $7.43 $7.57 $15,750 3.5 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 480 $7.56 $7.43 $15,460 3.1 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food (7) $6.51 $6.85 $14,240 3.2 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 220 $7.21 $7.44 $15,470 6.2 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,130 $6.09 $6.02 $12,520 2.4 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 60 $7.58 $7.41 $15,410 4.6 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 160 $6.10 $5.98 $12,440 2.4 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 350 $6.39 $6.51 $13,540 3.3 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (7) $7.83 $7.59 $15,790 3.3 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 2,500 $8.24 $9.15 $19,040 3.3 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 90 $10.38 $10.96 $22,800 3.0 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 70 $13.94 $15.46 $32,160 6.8 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,380 $8.62 $9.67 $20,120 4.0 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 480 $7.38 $7.32 $15,230 4.5 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 470 $7.59 $8.19 $17,040 4.5 %
 
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 1,610 $8.89 $9.28 $19,300 2.7 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 80 $11.56 $12.23 $25,430 3.5 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (7) $8.78 $8.56 $17,800 8.8 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 40 $6.15 $6.34 $13,190 4.8 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 110 $7.54 $7.57 $15,750 3.6 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 90 $9.70 $10.32 $21,460 6.6 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 610 $8.78 $8.86 $18,440 4.8 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 220 $8.23 $8.33 $17,320 3.0 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 200 $9.92 $10.24 $21,300 5.1 %
  39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other (7) $9.50 $9.28 $19,300 3.5 %
 
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 8,830 $9.57 $12.92 $26,880 3.8 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 570 $12.83 $15.00 $31,190 4.8 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 150 $16.96 $18.31 $38,090 6.6 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 1,880 $7.40 $7.75 $16,110 2.9 %
  41-2012 Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers (7) $7.77 $7.58 $15,770 7.2 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 340 $8.42 $9.84 $20,470 7.8 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 220 $11.77 $12.60 $26,200 5.6 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,350 $8.49 $10.29 $21,410 3.4 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 110 $18.64 $20.32 $42,270 14.9 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 240 $12.90 $20.87 $43,410 20.3 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 150 $23.92 $34.13 $70,980 10.9 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 40 $8.18 $8.60 $17,890 7.8 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (7) $22.47 $31.42 $65,350 14.6 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,120 $16.62 $18.40 $38,280 3.8 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 60 $30.82 $26.65 $55,430 14.9 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 110 $9.21 $9.71 $20,200 8.1 %
 
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 12,640 $10.76 $11.83 $24,610 2.1 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 820 $14.05 $15.10 $31,400 4.0 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 130 $8.84 $9.07 $18,870 5.7 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 250 $11.49 $11.87 $24,700 2.9 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 210 $11.82 $12.20 $25,370 2.1 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,020 $11.67 $12.44 $25,870 2.0 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 100 $12.33 $12.61 $26,230 2.4 %
  43-3071 Tellers 410 $10.04 $10.56 $21,960 6.0 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 950 $10.07 $11.14 $23,170 4.2 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 100 $9.77 $9.95 $20,690 2.9 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 220 $7.93 $8.32 $17,300 5.9 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 80 $11.02 $10.73 $22,320 7.4 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 660 $11.77 $12.60 $26,210 5.5 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 100 $11.55 $11.91 $24,780 3.4 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 90 $12.95 $13.64 $28,380 3.4 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 880 $9.40 $9.51 $19,790 1.8 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 90 $9.62 $11.83 $24,620 14.1 %
  43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 60 $16.31 $17.08 $35,530 2.9 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 70 $7.15 $8.12 $16,890 6.1 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 130 $15.41 $15.45 $32,140 5.0 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 40 $19.72 $19.83 $41,260 (7)
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 150 $21.86 $21.16 $44,000 (7)
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 180 $18.80 $18.17 $37,800 (7)
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 130 $16.76 $17.32 $36,020 5.7 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 380 $10.12 $10.59 $22,020 2.4 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 930 $8.92 $9.54 $19,840 3.1 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 810 $13.53 $14.96 $31,110 3.4 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries (7) $11.98 $12.80 $26,630 12.2 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 180 $12.06 $11.76 $24,460 3.8 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,380 $10.05 $10.36 $21,540 2.6 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 70 $13.79 $13.94 $29,000 2.7 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 160 $10.04 $10.20 $21,210 4.5 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 100 $8.56 $8.41 $17,500 9.7 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,140 $9.31 $9.89 $20,580 2.4 %
 
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 180 $6.79 $9.45 $19,650 13.5 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 40 $8.49 $9.31 $19,370 8.6 %
  45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 120 $6.36 $8.26 $17,180 20.6 %
 
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 3,680 $15.49 $16.16 $33,610 4.0 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 190 $20.87 $22.46 $46,720 3.9 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 50 $17.80 $16.97 $35,290 5.9 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 540 $14.72 $16.38 $34,080 10.5 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 130 $15.22 $15.10 $31,410 5.6 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 700 $11.67 $13.56 $28,200 10.7 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (7) $15.24 $15.06 $31,320 3.6 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 250 $18.08 $17.09 $35,540 6.3 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (7) $13.02 $14.89 $30,980 10.3 %
  47-2111 Electricians 130 $23.41 $21.84 $45,430 4.3 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 130 $16.22 $16.53 $34,390 4.5 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 270 $24.24 $23.26 $48,390 3.5 %
  47-2181 Roofers 90 $13.39 $13.96 $29,030 3.1 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (7) $13.56 $14.75 $30,690 11.4 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 240 $10.97 $10.99 $22,870 2.2 %
  47-5021 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas 40 $13.20 $13.15 $27,350 2.8 %
  47-5081 Helpers—Extraction Workers 70 $11.32 $14.16 $29,450 9.7 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 3,440 $14.46 $15.06 $31,320 2.3 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 210 $20.81 $21.65 $45,020 3.0 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 40 $13.44 $15.17 $31,550 5.5 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 150 $23.69 $21.52 $44,750 4.3 %
  49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (7) $12.09 $12.61 $26,220 2.8 %
  49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 70 $16.15 $16.40 $34,120 4.3 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 140 $16.12 $16.18 $33,650 6.0 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 530 $13.42 $13.90 $28,910 3.8 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 150 $16.35 $16.64 $34,620 4.8 %
  49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 50 $12.33 $12.94 $26,920 8.2 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 160 $19.31 $18.67 $38,830 4.1 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (7) $8.27 $8.70 $18,100 6.9 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (7) $11.64 $12.52 $26,040 5.4 %
  49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers (7) $7.83 $8.11 $16,870 7.5 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics (7) $15.62 $17.21 $35,810 6.4 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 630 $13.03 $13.31 $27,690 2.7 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 70 $26.00 $26.13 $54,350 3.2 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 170 $16.23 $16.57 $34,470 5.8 %
  49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers (7) $11.47 $12.47 $25,940 2.9 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 140 $9.01 $10.39 $21,620 10.7 %
 
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 3,540 $11.51 $13.85 $28,820 4.8 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 250 $18.10 $19.83 $41,240 5.7 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers (7) $12.19 $12.75 $26,530 12.2 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 180 $13.97 $13.52 $28,120 3.2 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 330 $8.49 $10.14 $21,100 11.2 %
  51-3011 Bakers 100 $7.71 $8.79 $18,290 5.5 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 60 $11.21 $11.86 $24,670 4.3 %
  51-3092 Food Batchmakers (7) $8.00 $8.45 $17,570 2.7 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $16.32 $16.01 $33,300 4.3 %
  51-4041 Machinists 190 $14.79 $14.62 $30,410 2.9 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 210 $15.25 $15.39 $32,000 4.4 %
  51-5011 Bindery Workers 40 $10.81 $11.90 $24,760 5.9 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 60 $15.23 $14.23 $29,590 2.9 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 150 $8.03 $7.98 $16,590 3.0 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 50 $7.67 $7.72 $16,060 6.7 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 170 $10.02 $10.47 $21,770 6.7 %
  51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood (7) $7.79 $7.72 $16,060 4.8 %
  51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers 390 $25.42 $25.57 $53,190 3.1 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 60 $12.15 $14.58 $30,320 7.2 %
  51-9071 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (7) $11.20 $14.14 $29,420 28.0 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (7) $10.85 $11.07 $23,030 2.8 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 70 $11.30 $12.25 $25,470 7.0 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 160 $9.26 $9.94 $20,670 7.8 %
 
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 6,220 $11.56 $12.71 $26,430 3.7 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 100 $14.33 $15.40 $32,030 3.4 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 130 $21.10 $22.01 $45,780 4.7 %
  53-2012 Commercial Pilots 50 (4) (4) $40,290 2.2 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 230 $12.29 $12.38 $25,750 4.3 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 670 $7.48 $9.69 $20,150 22.2 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,420 $14.84 $15.68 $32,620 4.5 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 800 $14.25 $14.07 $29,260 6.4 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 110 $6.19 $6.52 $13,560 7.4 %
  53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 30 $7.10 $8.23 $17,110 10.0 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 160 $8.02 $8.48 $17,640 5.2 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 40 $17.36 $17.92 $37,280 5.2 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 250 $11.61 $11.67 $24,260 2.6 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 430 $7.82 $8.01 $16,650 3.9 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,080 $9.20 $10.36 $21,550 4.7 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 190 $6.76 $7.64 $15,900 7.0 %

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.

(7) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: June 02, 2005