May 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Lake Charles, LA 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 Lake Charles, LA MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Louisiana. 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 Lake Charles, LA 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 80,420 $11.65 $14.94 $31,070 2.6 %
 
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 3,350 $29.30 $33.56 $69,800 3.0 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 70 $45.62 $53.02 $110,280 6.7 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,500 $28.72 $33.54 $69,760 2.4 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 60 $31.39 $30.41 $63,250 10.5 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 30 $27.62 $29.15 $60,620 9.4 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 100 $29.79 $33.33 $69,330 6.0 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 90 $20.25 $23.30 $48,470 7.5 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 80 $30.06 $31.74 $66,030 4.5 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 210 $31.68 $35.07 $72,940 4.5 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 130 $38.30 $38.59 $80,260 2.5 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 60 $26.51 $28.24 $58,740 5.1 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 70 $30.27 $33.83 $70,360 7.9 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 120 $50.65 $51.03 $106,150 3.6 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 30 $22.05 $21.88 $45,500 4.9 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 100 $27.37 $27.42 $57,030 3.5 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers (7) $50.22 $51.22 $106,530 7.8 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 50 $19.44 $19.90 $41,400 3.2 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 210 $38.57 $40.47 $84,180 10.0 %
 
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 2,120 $20.27 $22.73 $47,270 3.3 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 70 $18.71 $19.27 $40,090 4.7 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 130 $21.49 $22.53 $46,850 4.1 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 60 $23.41 $23.14 $48,120 9.9 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 130 $21.57 $22.43 $46,650 4.6 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 250 $25.10 $24.51 $50,980 3.3 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists (7) $10.51 $15.29 $31,790 21.9 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 40 $16.54 $19.26 $40,060 7.3 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 80 $24.37 $25.24 $52,500 11.8 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 40 $24.51 $25.50 $53,040 13.3 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 60 $26.42 $39.13 $81,400 20.7 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 270 $18.03 $20.90 $43,470 8.2 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 400 $20.46 $22.16 $46,090 3.2 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 50 $28.21 $26.95 $56,060 7.9 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 190 $16.59 $17.54 $36,490 4.7 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 60 $18.96 $20.93 $43,520 8.4 %
 
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 600 $21.14 $23.12 $48,090 6.1 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 100 $24.07 $26.32 $54,750 6.5 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 100 $16.61 $18.84 $39,180 6.1 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 110 $28.00 $28.59 $59,470 2.5 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 40 $27.35 $35.43 $73,700 13.4 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 30 $22.69 $25.54 $53,130 14.1 %
  15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other (7) $10.98 $14.35 $29,850 2.5 %
 
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 1,630 $31.03 $31.48 $65,490 3.6 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 30 $17.45 $17.53 $36,450 5.1 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 240 $39.54 $39.41 $81,970 1.8 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 160 $39.51 $38.86 $80,830 3.8 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 40 $33.70 $34.31 $71,360 3.3 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 70 $30.78 $31.54 $65,600 2.6 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 80 $42.91 $43.00 $89,430 4.3 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 160 $39.93 $39.49 $82,130 2.3 %
  17-2199 Engineers, All Other 110 $33.36 $33.75 $70,200 7.8 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 80 $23.07 $23.41 $48,690 6.2 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 100 $26.79 $27.50 $57,190 2.1 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 130 $25.04 $25.40 $52,840 4.3 %
  17-3019 Drafters, All Other 50 $21.48 $21.26 $44,230 4.4 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 90 $26.21 $25.45 $52,940 8.1 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 30 $25.86 $26.38 $54,880 4.5 %
 
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 760 $24.65 $25.45 $52,940 6.5 %
  19-2031 Chemists 120 $30.17 $28.54 $59,350 12.1 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (7) $29.49 $30.22 $62,860 4.7 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 170 $23.48 $22.55 $46,910 6.3 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 50 $13.15 $14.29 $29,720 5.6 %
  19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 60 $13.55 $15.28 $31,790 9.2 %
 
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 940 $14.62 $15.40 $32,030 10.0 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 70 $15.43 $15.52 $32,280 6.5 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors (7) $11.35 $11.82 $24,580 18.9 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 140 $18.33 $17.72 $36,870 6.2 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 60 $14.05 $15.92 $33,120 9.9 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 230 $10.13 $10.93 $22,730 18.0 %
  21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 70 $7.79 $9.66 $20,100 16.7 %
 
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 300 $28.14 $42.76 $88,940 17.1 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 170 $69.18 $65.51 $136,260 14.7 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 80 $15.13 $14.85 $30,890 3.1 %
 
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)
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 220 $20.31 $19.92 $41,440 2.8 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 50 $12.63 $12.69 $26,400 2.2 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 60 $18.50 $16.50 $34,320 12.1 %
 
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 640 $11.24 $14.58 $30,340 8.7 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers (7) $7.90 $8.32 $17,300 7.5 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 60 $12.59 $12.77 $26,560 9.7 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 30 $11.05 $11.83 $24,600 2.2 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 60 $17.82 $22.69 $47,200 11.9 %
  27-4021 Photographers 30 $12.17 $12.96 $26,950 13.1 %
 
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 5,200 $19.15 $23.49 $48,860 5.0 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 200 $36.62 $35.52 $73,890 2.7 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 140 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,930 $21.20 $22.83 $47,480 5.0 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 60 $27.71 $33.79 $70,280 7.3 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 140 $43.92 $43.91 $91,320 17.0 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 80 $18.01 $18.66 $38,820 1.9 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 30 $27.59 $34.05 $70,820 19.1 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 90 $20.80 $21.24 $44,180 4.1 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 170 $11.81 $14.42 $30,000 10.9 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists (7) $23.30 $22.86 $47,540 7.7 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 40 $18.22 $17.59 $36,590 6.3 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 160 $18.12 $19.00 $39,520 3.2 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 130 $11.90 $11.80 $24,550 5.1 %
  29-2051 Dietetic Technicians (7) $6.40 $7.02 $14,600 12.9 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 200 $8.90 $9.73 $20,240 5.6 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 70 $14.25 $14.21 $29,560 4.5 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 50 $8.17 $8.29 $17,240 10.1 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 790 $13.18 $13.59 $28,260 1.4 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 130 $8.04 $8.18 $17,020 2.2 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 50 $11.91 $11.81 $24,570 3.7 %
  29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 130 $10.49 $11.22 $23,330 5.4 %
 
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 2,040 $7.19 $7.70 $16,020 2.7 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 350 $7.22 $7.23 $15,050 3.2 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,000 $6.45 $6.56 $13,640 2.3 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 40 $18.57 $17.97 $37,370 10.1 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 60 $7.45 $7.27 $15,120 7.6 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 150 $10.10 $10.00 $20,810 7.8 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 130 $8.72 $9.55 $19,870 2.8 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 90 $10.80 $10.96 $22,790 3.5 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 60 $6.59 $6.70 $13,930 5.2 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other (7) $7.41 $7.43 $15,450 5.4 %
 
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 2,480 $10.62 $11.53 $23,980 2.2 %
  33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers (7) $10.59 $11.39 $23,680 5.0 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 190 $15.08 $15.58 $32,400 3.3 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 570 $11.81 $12.74 $26,500 2.7 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 490 $8.72 $9.83 $20,440 4.5 %
  33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 90 $11.78 $12.43 $25,840 4.6 %
 
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 7,560 $6.55 $7.02 $14,610 1.2 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 60 $12.89 $15.26 $31,730 5.8 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 550 $11.25 $11.51 $23,940 3.1 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 810 $6.19 $6.15 $12,780 2.1 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 380 $7.74 $7.85 $16,330 3.2 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 580 $6.49 $6.56 $13,640 3.4 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 610 $6.46 $6.63 $13,800 2.1 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 340 $6.35 $6.40 $13,320 2.3 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,090 $6.96 $6.98 $14,520 4.3 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 210 $6.61 $6.67 $13,880 2.4 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,660 $6.32 $6.34 $13,190 1.8 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 130 $6.26 $6.28 $13,070 2.9 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 360 $6.36 $6.35 $13,200 2.7 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 140 $6.74 $6.96 $14,480 3.6 %
 
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 2,370 $6.85 $7.71 $16,040 2.2 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 120 $9.99 $10.90 $22,680 2.2 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 30 $15.10 $15.93 $33,140 4.2 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,010 $6.84 $7.38 $15,360 2.1 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 740 $6.26 $6.30 $13,100 2.4 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 60 $10.74 $11.62 $24,170 4.5 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 380 $8.45 $9.04 $18,810 3.6 %
 
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 2,840 $6.69 $8.24 $17,140 6.5 %
  39-1012 Slot Key Persons 60 $8.78 $11.02 $22,920 21.6 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 80 $13.10 $14.22 $29,590 6.4 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 120 $6.21 $6.24 $12,980 3.7 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 210 $9.14 $9.18 $19,090 4.9 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 590 $6.39 $6.73 $13,990 5.3 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 750 $6.35 $6.43 $13,380 4.5 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 160 $6.57 $8.09 $16,830 8.8 %
  39-9041 Residential Advisors (7) $6.47 $6.57 $13,670 6.4 %
 
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 8,250 $8.50 $10.99 $22,850 2.3 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 750 $13.07 $14.26 $29,660 3.2 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 100 $17.04 $18.92 $39,360 5.8 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 2,930 $6.49 $6.71 $13,950 1.3 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 290 $8.43 $8.49 $17,650 2.8 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 150 $12.24 $12.87 $26,770 3.5 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,630 $8.97 $10.59 $22,030 3.8 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 160 $11.12 $14.61 $30,390 9.2 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 160 $14.02 $18.67 $38,830 15.6 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 40 $17.09 $18.26 $37,980 4.3 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 130 $25.24 $25.07 $52,150 7.3 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 630 $19.17 $20.77 $43,190 3.2 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 60 $12.10 $13.05 $27,140 6.0 %
 
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 12,930 $10.07 $11.17 $23,230 2.1 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 720 $15.25 $16.41 $34,140 2.6 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 220 $8.99 $10.46 $21,760 11.3 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 160 $10.45 $10.91 $22,690 4.2 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 300 $9.72 $9.92 $20,630 1.9 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,300 $11.67 $12.00 $24,960 2.0 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 220 $11.53 $11.98 $24,920 3.5 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 30 $10.56 $13.52 $28,120 7.4 %
  43-3071 Tellers 610 $8.07 $8.26 $17,180 2.3 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,060 $9.50 $10.36 $21,550 3.6 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 170 $7.11 $7.45 $15,500 4.1 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 150 $8.08 $8.05 $16,750 5.5 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 30 $7.76 $8.30 $17,250 4.6 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 110 $10.35 $10.47 $21,770 3.3 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 80 $9.43 $10.13 $21,070 4.0 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 90 $13.48 $14.79 $30,760 4.3 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 560 $9.26 $9.06 $18,840 2.1 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 200 $13.84 $14.38 $29,910 8.7 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 80 $8.03 $8.25 $17,160 4.4 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 60 $10.63 $11.02 $22,930 1.7 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 140 $14.52 $14.10 $29,320 4.1 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities (7) $12.08 $13.66 $28,410 16.3 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 40 $19.39 $19.34 $40,230 (7)
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 210 $20.91 $20.48 $42,590 (7)
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 90 $19.31 $18.94 $39,400 (7)
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 100 $18.64 $20.91 $43,500 9.2 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 270 $10.90 $12.36 $25,710 6.2 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 840 $8.02 $8.90 $18,500 2.1 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 600 $14.24 $15.03 $31,260 2.8 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 330 $11.84 $12.04 $25,040 6.1 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries (7) $9.01 $9.26 $19,250 3.0 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,390 $9.83 $10.07 $20,950 2.7 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 100 $13.06 $14.13 $29,390 4.4 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 150 $9.35 $9.72 $20,220 4.2 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 40 $9.11 $8.81 $18,320 3.2 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 30 $12.29 $13.62 $28,320 8.2 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 30 $8.07 $8.83 $18,360 8.3 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,780 $8.17 $9.02 $18,770 2.3 %
 
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) $11.18 $12.44 $25,870 7.5 %
  45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals (7) $6.80 $8.37 $17,420 6.5 %
 
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 7,320 $15.64 $16.44 $34,200 3.0 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 460 $23.49 $25.01 $52,020 3.5 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 50 $16.50 $16.13 $33,540 5.4 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 810 $17.40 $18.52 $38,530 4.1 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 130 $17.38 $16.71 $34,760 5.8 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 780 $9.96 $10.20 $21,220 2.5 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 60 $12.40 $14.46 $30,080 12.5 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 490 $19.01 $18.39 $38,240 6.0 %
  47-2111 Electricians 1,010 $19.76 $20.18 $41,970 3.1 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 620 $13.40 $13.79 $28,680 7.6 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers 40 $9.67 $10.72 $22,300 15.8 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 680 $20.44 $20.99 $43,650 3.1 %
  47-2181 Roofers 50 $18.15 $15.94 $33,150 22.6 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 130 $13.20 $12.74 $26,500 4.0 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 140 $17.90 $16.92 $35,190 4.3 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 110 $12.01 $12.05 $25,070 5.5 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 140 $11.87 $11.98 $24,930 4.8 %
  47-3014 Helpers—Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 370 $10.08 $10.87 $22,610 9.1 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 90 $11.07 $10.93 $22,730 5.3 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 50 $19.14 $20.55 $42,740 5.8 %
  47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (7) $12.60 $13.30 $27,670 2.1 %
  47-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining 190 $14.04 $14.90 $30,980 7.0 %
  47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (7) $10.59 $11.49 $23,890 9.6 %
  47-5081 Helpers—Extraction Workers 60 $11.06 $12.05 $25,060 8.3 %
 
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 3,870 $15.82 $16.77 $34,890 2.6 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 320 $25.13 $25.87 $53,820 4.1 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 30 $18.82 $18.62 $38,740 10.5 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 30 $22.94 $22.37 $46,520 7.7 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 120 $24.89 $23.73 $49,350 4.0 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 100 $16.53 $17.15 $35,660 7.3 %
  49-3022 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers (7) $11.18 $11.36 $23,630 4.9 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 460 $12.31 $13.08 $27,210 4.8 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 150 $16.26 $16.42 $34,140 2.8 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 130 $15.84 $16.38 $34,060 4.3 %
  49-3051 Motorboat Mechanics 40 $17.21 $17.78 $36,970 16.5 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 90 $7.89 $8.07 $16,790 4.6 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 90 $15.54 $16.03 $33,340 3.6 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 220 $22.66 $21.32 $44,350 6.2 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,010 $12.92 $14.90 $30,980 4.2 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 60 $22.59 $19.43 $40,410 8.0 %
  49-9044 Millwrights 60 $23.04 $21.68 $45,090 7.7 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (7) $22.77 $21.80 $45,340 3.4 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 110 $8.26 $9.51 $19,790 4.6 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other (7) $8.50 $10.03 $20,860 6.5 %
 
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 5,130 $20.30 $19.46 $40,470 4.6 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 450 $24.17 $25.19 $52,390 5.5 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 150 $14.08 $16.76 $34,850 8.2 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 30 $11.33 $11.73 $24,390 6.6 %
  51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other (7) $10.93 $12.22 $25,410 5.6 %
  51-3011 Bakers 30 $7.94 $8.04 $16,710 3.0 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 100 $8.68 $9.26 $19,260 5.6 %
  51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 70 $6.72 $7.16 $14,900 8.7 %
  51-4041 Machinists 260 $20.80 $20.18 $41,970 3.6 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 330 $17.54 $17.49 $36,380 2.5 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 100 $6.41 $6.47 $13,460 2.8 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 50 $6.40 $6.62 $13,760 4.6 %
  51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators 660 $24.87 $24.71 $51,400 2.4 %
  51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 190 $24.37 $23.68 $49,250 5.5 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 $13.38 $15.16 $31,530 6.6 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 280 $25.16 $24.71 $51,400 3.3 %
  51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians (7) $8.41 $11.07 $23,020 23.0 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 110 $8.89 $10.06 $20,920 7.3 %
  51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 40 $15.93 $16.69 $34,720 5.1 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 60 $8.89 $11.60 $24,130 16.0 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 170 $13.80 $13.98 $29,080 4.8 %
  51-9199 Production Workers, All Other (7) $10.73 $12.00 $24,950 2.9 %
 
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 5,760 $10.36 $12.07 $25,110 3.9 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 110 $19.51 $21.29 $44,270 6.4 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 120 $18.13 $18.33 $38,130 3.8 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 40 $8.56 $8.72 $18,140 2.5 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 160 $8.91 $10.43 $21,690 10.7 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,160 $11.90 $12.85 $26,720 3.6 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 640 $10.07 $11.81 $24,570 7.5 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 30 $7.70 $7.63 $15,870 5.4 %
  53-5011 Sailors and Marine Oilers 170 $7.08 $11.44 $23,780 22.2 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 300 $13.66 $13.77 $28,640 4.0 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 250 $6.55 $7.04 $14,640 3.4 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 990 $8.16 $8.93 $18,570 3.5 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 40 $9.79 $9.21 $19,150 8.6 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 300 $6.55 $7.39 $15,380 8.1 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (7) $10.17 $10.14 $21,090 5.8 %

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.

(7) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: June 02, 2005