1999 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR MSA

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry divisions in the Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Arkansas.

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Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
11-0000 Management Occupations 17,590 $26.47 $28.93 $60,180 2.2 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 770 $47.93 $47.75 $99,310 5.7 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 4,680 $29.23 $32.72 $68,050 3.3 %
  11-1031 Legislators 340 $6.17 $8.71 $18,120 7.0 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 250 $18.86 $22.84 $47,510 8.6 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 540 $30.06 $32.17 $66,910 10.7 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 750 $27.82 $28.60 $59,490 4.5 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 90 $23.60 $27.33 $56,840 6.1 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 1,020 $23.30 $25.37 $52,780 5.0 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 320 $33.14 $33.33 $69,330 4.5 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 1,730 $29.71 $30.46 $63,350 2.6 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers (3) 850 $28.67 $30.83 $64,120 4.7 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers (3) 280 $26.56 $27.53 $57,270 2.9 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers (3) 150 $20.42 $22.34 $46,470 2.8 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 330 $29.21 $30.32 $63,070 5.2 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 550 $16.38 $19.43 $40,410 8.8 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 40 $16.45 $16.03 $33,350 6.2 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 480 (2) (2) $59,300 2.7 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 170 $34.97 $34.85 $72,480 6.6 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 210 $32.10 $32.08 $66,730 2.2 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 320 $22.93 $21.39 $44,480 6.7 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 830 $31.30 $33.29 $69,240 5.7 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 90 $31.32 $31.78 $66,100 5.0 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 40 $21.74 $23.45 $48,770 1.7 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 500 $9.44 $12.98 $26,990 23.8 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 440 $21.58 $20.71 $43,080 4.4 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 14,810 $17.74 $19.49 $40,540 4.6 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products (5) $15.40 $15.40 $32,040 3.7 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (3) 200 $16.56 $17.31 $36,010 3.2 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (3) 350 $14.86 $15.94 $33,160 1.7 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 1,000 $16.61 $17.36 $36,120 7.6 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 360 $14.28 $14.57 $30,300 10.4 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators (3) 420 $19.52 $20.52 $42,670 4.4 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 50 $15.44 $15.85 $32,960 3.5 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 710 $13.50 $14.70 $30,570 3.6 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 140 $15.52 $16.86 $35,070 3.8 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 860 $18.92 $21.48 $44,670 10.4 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 1,730 $16.22 $17.52 $36,440 3.8 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors (3) 2,290 $17.62 $20.13 $41,870 3.6 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate (3) 100 $15.61 $17.01 $35,380 3.8 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts (3) 130 $19.36 $19.85 $41,290 1.6 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 170 $18.65 $19.51 $40,580 7.4 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 630 $19.72 $25.52 $53,080 12.1 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters (3) 180 $21.95 $22.12 $46,020 7.5 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 510 $16.20 $19.47 $40,490 6.1 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 3,460 $18.94 $20.17 $41,950 2.9 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers (3) 670 $20.68 $21.66 $45,040 2.5 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 50 $24.18 $24.34 $50,630 6.3 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 440 $14.01 $14.77 $30,720 2.9 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 630 $20.42 $20.88 $43,430 1.8 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 240 $17.88 $19.48 $40,510 5.8 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 80 $18.79 $19.98 $41,550 5.1 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 110 $19.95 $22.38 $46,560 7.8 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 2,850 $19.05 $20.43 $42,500 2.9 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval (3) 30 $23.30 $23.68 $49,260 12.4 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 180 $18.09 $16.80 $34,950 22.3 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers (3) (5) $23.86 $24.87 $51,730 2.3 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers (3) 450 $25.62 $26.08 $54,240 3.0 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers (5) $25.23 $28.87 $60,050 11.0 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 50 $23.83 $22.58 $46,970 20.8 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers (5) $23.89 $27.53 $57,260 9.6 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 40 $15.54 $18.74 $38,970 10.4 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 220 $22.30 $22.57 $46,940 7.7 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers (3) (5) $27.29 $27.57 $57,340 3.6 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers (3) 120 $21.66 $22.41 $46,620 2.9 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters (5) $15.13 $14.97 $31,150 2.5 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters (5) $15.53 $15.72 $32,690 9.4 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters (5) $13.37 $14.69 $30,550 13.4 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians (3) (5) $17.16 $17.24 $35,860 3.8 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 160 $17.21 $16.71 $34,750 5.0 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 40 $16.77 $18.96 $39,430 8.3 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians (3) 170 $11.37 $12.47 $25,940 4.0 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 2,080 $17.10 $17.89 $37,220 3.0 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (5) $20.98 $21.03 $43,740 7.9 %
  19-2031 Chemists (3) (5) $18.08 $19.48 $40,510 9.2 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (5) $19.05 $19.17 $39,870 3.4 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 210 $15.51 $16.35 $34,000 4.7 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists (5) $19.46 $19.26 $40,050 7.6 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 70 $12.56 $12.68 $26,380 6.9 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (5) $9.43 $9.72 $20,210 6.8 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 4,740 $11.92 $12.90 $26,840 6.3 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors (3) 540 $18.65 $18.47 $38,410 2.3 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 110 $15.30 $15.52 $32,290 3.3 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 650 $15.04 $15.57 $32,380 5.8 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 380 $16.87 $17.11 $35,580 3.1 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 100 $13.89 $13.72 $28,530 3.7 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (5) $13.63 $14.54 $30,240 6.8 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 1,950 $8.47 $9.11 $18,940 3.3 %
  21-2011 Clergy (3) 60 $14.56 $15.35 $31,940 1.5 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
23-0000 Legal Occupations 2,960 $16.54 $19.93 $41,460 6.6 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 1,090 $27.60 $29.26 $60,870 14.3 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,040 $13.04 $13.85 $28,810 23.9 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks (3) (5) $11.03 $11.34 $23,590 5.2 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (3) 210 $11.80 $12.19 $25,360 2.4 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 15,070 $15.04 $15.50 $32,230 7.6 %
  25-1191 Graduate Teaching Assistants 590 (2) (2) $16,870 11.9 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 160 $13.24 $16.31 $33,910 7.1 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (3) (5) $6.20 $7.23 $15,040 6.7 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (3) 510 (2) (2) $32,730 3.0 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (3) 3,460 (2) (2) $31,780 2.0 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education (5) (2) (2) $28,260 2.3 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,760 (2) (2) $33,690 2.2 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 200 (2) (2) $35,640 5.0 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School (5) (2) (2) $33,180 3.2 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School (5) (2) (2) $29,640 2.3 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 350 (2) (2) $31,730 2.3 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers (5) $7.82 $8.12 $16,880 2.5 %
  25-4021 Librarians (3) 310 $18.06 $17.80 $37,030 1.9 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 180 $8.49 $8.83 $18,360 4.0 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 280 $13.96 $16.99 $35,330 3.0 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants (3) 1,750 (2) (2) $13,810 2.7 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 3,950 $13.04 $15.95 $33,180 9.8 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 70 $9.96 $11.21 $23,310 2.4 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 30 $19.36 $19.10 $39,730 1.8 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 280 $11.87 $12.05 $25,050 7.3 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers (3) (5) $17.83 $19.78 $41,150 16.3 %
  27-2011 Actors (5) (2) (2) $13,910 9.5 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 40 (2) (2) $33,510 5.6 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 170 (2) (2) $37,650 12.1 %
  27-2032 Choreographers 150 $12.22 $13.45 $27,990 15.6 %
  27-3010 Announcers (3) (5) $7.70 $9.80 $20,380 17.7 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents (3) 190 $14.92 $16.85 $35,050 4.3 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists (3) 580 $14.86 $15.81 $32,880 2.2 %
  27-3041 Editors 400 $12.66 $17.91 $37,260 21.9 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 70 $13.33 $19.40 $40,340 26.7 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 40 $14.32 $15.23 $31,680 4.6 %
  27-4021 Photographers (3) 310 $6.86 $8.37 $17,410 6.3 %
 
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 21,610 $17.84 $22.59 $47,000 9.5 %
  29-1020 Dentists (5) $46.78 $45.27 $94,160 7.6 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists (3) 100 $17.47 $18.53 $38,540 3.3 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists (3) 980 $28.13 $27.78 $57,770 1.9 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists (5) $26.03 $35.19 $73,190 9.5 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants (3) (5) $10.31 $11.70 $24,340 5.0 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses (3) 6,840 $19.61 $20.65 $42,950 1.7 %
  29-1121 Audiologists (5) $18.38 $18.72 $38,950 2.0 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists (3) 470 $22.62 $23.63 $49,150 4.6 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists (3) 550 $24.22 $25.36 $52,740 2.8 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists (3) (5) $12.37 $13.42 $27,900 6.3 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists (3) (5) $15.90 $16.07 $33,420 2.2 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 360 $20.05 $21.32 $44,340 24.0 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians (5) $17.18 $17.83 $37,080 4.8 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists (3) 660 $18.82 $18.92 $39,360 2.0 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians (3) 510 $12.46 $12.72 $26,450 1.8 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (3) (5) $17.84 $18.30 $38,070 2.6 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (5) $15.50 $15.91 $33,100 6.0 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists (3) (5) $18.18 $18.21 $37,880 3.0 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 470 $16.35 $16.80 $34,950 3.5 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (3) 170 $10.86 $11.22 $23,330 2.0 %
  29-2051 Dietetic Technicians (3) (5) $12.14 $11.65 $24,240 4.9 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians (3) 460 $8.46 $9.20 $19,140 4.4 %
  29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians (3) (5) $8.84 $9.00 $18,720 2.6 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (3) 3,200 $12.19 $12.30 $25,580 1.4 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 400 $11.65 $11.65 $24,220 7.1 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (3) 60 $10.03 $10.67 $22,190 5.9 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 210 $16.52 $17.51 $36,420 8.5 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 6,940 $7.74 $8.29 $17,240 3.9 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides (3) 1,240 $6.40 $6.57 $13,660 3.5 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants (3) 3,360 $7.73 $7.86 $16,340 1.1 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants (5) $15.18 $14.90 $30,990 6.8 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides (5) $6.89 $8.08 $16,800 26.0 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 380 $9.68 $9.86 $20,510 3.4 %
  31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers (5) $14.64 $13.70 $28,490 7.2 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 130 $11.93 $12.21 $25,390 8.5 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides (3) 340 $7.80 $7.80 $16,230 1.4 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 60 $8.14 $8.44 $17,550 2.8 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 6,070 $11.20 $12.06 $25,080 6.7 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives (3) 180 $22.99 $23.20 $48,250 2.2 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers (3) 110 $19.01 $19.97 $41,540 2.9 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators (3) 150 $19.24 $20.11 $41,840 2.6 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (3) 1,700 $14.48 $14.59 $30,340 1.6 %
  33-9011 Animal Control Workers 30 $8.58 $8.49 $17,670 4.1 %
  33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators 40 $14.11 $12.99 $27,030 8.5 %
  33-9032 Security Guards (3) 2,140 $7.22 $7.95 $16,530 4.3 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 25,550 $6.53 $7.38 $15,360 3.8 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 60 $15.84 $17.45 $36,300 2.9 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 1,370 $12.51 $12.84 $26,710 7.0 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food (3) (5) $6.24 $6.23 $12,960 3.7 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (3) 1,140 $6.73 $7.04 $14,640 2.4 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant (3) 3,680 $7.54 $7.61 $15,820 3.6 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (3) (5) $6.38 $6.32 $13,150 3.5 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 2,430 $7.30 $7.75 $16,110 8.0 %
  35-3011 Bartenders (3) 420 $6.11 $6.37 $13,250 3.2 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food (3) 950 $6.07 $6.25 $13,000 1.6 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (3) 450 $6.75 $6.92 $14,390 3.8 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses (3) 9,490 $5.97 $6.24 $12,970 2.5 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (3) (5) $7.94 $8.46 $17,590 3.7 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (3) 2,460 $6.29 $6.46 $13,440 2.6 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 1,180 $6.12 $6.12 $12,730 4.5 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (3) 1,330 $6.60 $6.81 $14,160 3.0 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 8,990 $6.39 $7.01 $14,580 2.9 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers (3) 380 $8.46 $9.13 $18,980 2.2 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 130 $12.32 $12.94 $26,910 3.9 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (3) 3,930 $6.43 $6.93 $14,420 2.0 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (3) 3,220 $6.31 $6.44 $13,390 1.7 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 1,030 $7.79 $8.01 $16,660 2.8 %
  37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (3) 70 $9.86 $9.84 $20,460 4.6 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 2,710 $7.17 $7.75 $16,120 3.1 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 120 $11.10 $11.29 $23,470 3.6 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 130 $6.80 $7.63 $15,880 11.3 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers (3) 70 $5.95 $5.81 $12,090 3.0 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 70 $6.21 $6.18 $12,860 6.0 %
  39-3093 Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 50 $6.60 $7.01 $14,580 4.1 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 380 $6.83 $6.94 $14,430 4.1 %
  39-5092 Manicurists and Pedicurists (3) (5) $9.27 $10.16 $21,130 2.9 %
  39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops (3) 80 $6.10 $6.19 $12,860 3.3 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers (3) 270 $6.06 $6.27 $13,040 2.5 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides (3) 340 $7.60 $7.74 $16,100 4.3 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 90 $9.24 $9.14 $19,010 3.5 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 450 $7.54 $8.20 $17,050 9.1 %
  39-9041 Residential Advisors (5) $7.94 $8.17 $16,990 5.4 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 36,510 $8.05 $11.26 $23,410 7.4 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 3,690 $11.67 $13.23 $27,520 3.4 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 970 $16.64 $17.68 $36,770 13.3 %
  41-2011 Cashiers (3) 7,550 $6.68 $7.03 $14,630 1.0 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks (3) 1,210 $6.97 $7.55 $15,710 4.2 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons (3) 720 $9.06 $10.06 $20,930 3.1 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons (3) 10,920 $7.16 $8.67 $18,030 2.1 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents (3) 350 $19.27 $21.73 $45,200 6.4 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 990 $27.75 $24.76 $51,490 12.9 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 520 $21.90 $33.77 $70,240 11.5 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents (3) 460 $9.67 $10.08 $20,970 3.4 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (3) 510 $19.05 $20.55 $42,750 9.7 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (3) 3,720 $16.21 $18.66 $38,800 4.1 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters (3) 190 $7.94 $8.40 $17,470 3.1 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents (3) (5) $13.23 $15.02 $31,230 6.9 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers (3) 380 $21.03 $22.28 $46,330 6.6 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 2,920 $7.96 $9.19 $19,110 5.6 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 57,540 $9.97 $10.78 $22,410 2.6 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers (3) 3,950 $13.58 $14.84 $30,860 1.6 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (3) 330 $8.78 $9.84 $20,460 8.6 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors (3) 930 $9.71 $10.00 $20,790 2.1 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators (3) 900 $9.62 $9.74 $20,260 2.3 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (3) 3,900 $10.42 $10.98 $22,830 1.4 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (3) 350 $11.28 $11.66 $24,260 1.3 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks (3) 240 $11.36 $11.45 $23,820 2.8 %
  43-3071 Tellers (3) 830 $8.30 $8.63 $17,950 2.8 %
  43-4011 Brokerage Clerks (3) 110 $10.39 $11.09 $23,070 3.2 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (3) 240 $10.52 $10.94 $22,750 1.9 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 190 $10.01 $10.40 $21,620 7.3 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 4,370 $11.48 $12.23 $25,430 4.5 %
  43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 70 $10.04 $10.71 $22,270 2.9 %
  43-4071 File Clerks (3) 680 $7.82 $8.22 $17,090 1.8 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (3) 470 $7.44 $7.29 $15,170 1.8 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan (3) (5) $8.48 $8.91 $18,530 1.6 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical (5) $6.16 $6.46 $13,440 11.1 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 430 $11.32 $11.12 $23,130 4.5 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (3) 100 $9.65 $9.52 $19,790 2.6 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 870 $9.72 $10.08 $20,960 3.1 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (3) 220 $11.60 $11.77 $24,480 1.3 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks (3) 1,580 $8.11 $8.42 $17,520 2.1 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (3) 440 $8.39 $8.45 $17,570 3.6 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers (3) 320 $9.55 $9.78 $20,350 1.8 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (3) 310 $12.77 $13.77 $28,640 4.4 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities (3) 130 $9.65 $9.91 $20,610 2.4 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (3) 300 $13.81 $13.90 $28,920 2.3 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks (3) 1,730 $8.63 $9.23 $19,200 1.6 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers (3) 4,650 $7.98 $8.82 $18,340 1.9 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (3) 70 $6.50 $7.10 $14,760 5.5 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 3,730 $12.57 $13.20 $27,460 2.4 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries (3) 780 $13.02 $12.52 $26,030 4.6 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries (3) 1,380 $10.20 $10.40 $21,630 3.8 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 4,190 $9.41 $9.50 $19,760 2.2 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators (3) 400 $11.61 $12.18 $25,330 2.0 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers (3) 1,560 $10.80 $10.41 $21,650 1.9 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists (3) 100 $10.01 $10.12 $21,050 4.4 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 640 $11.48 $11.18 $23,260 14.1 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service (3) 260 $7.51 $7.89 $16,410 3.5 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 8,930 $8.42 $8.83 $18,360 2.7 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer (3) 190 $7.73 $8.05 $16,740 4.2 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (5) $9.65 $10.54 $21,920 12.9 %
  45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 40 $22.82 $20.11 $41,830 18.8 %
  45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators (3) (5) $11.44 $11.39 $23,690 6.9 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 14,830 $12.29 $12.73 $26,470 2.7 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 1,130 $16.28 $17.18 $35,740 5.5 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons (5) $18.66 $18.41 $38,280 4.5 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 1,950 $13.07 $13.21 $27,480 4.4 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 300 $14.33 $13.94 $29,000 4.4 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 820 $8.52 $8.69 $18,070 6.1 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (3) 460 $10.04 $10.43 $21,690 2.6 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (3) 500 $11.37 $11.84 $24,640 4.6 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (5) $11.86 $11.57 $24,070 5.4 %
  47-2111 Electricians 1,360 $13.76 $13.40 $27,870 3.1 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 780 $11.99 $12.10 $25,160 5.5 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers (3) 60 $10.29 $11.06 $23,010 4.1 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (3) 1,640 $15.17 $15.07 $31,330 3.8 %
  47-2181 Roofers (3) 300 $12.62 $12.88 $26,800 7.5 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (3) 760 $12.46 $12.23 $25,440 3.8 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers (3) (5) $12.43 $12.32 $25,630 2.1 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters (3) (5) $9.59 $9.80 $20,390 4.9 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters (3) 120 $9.61 $9.58 $19,930 4.2 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 100 $10.39 $10.16 $21,130 2.3 %
  47-3014 Helpers—Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons (3) (5) $7.21 $7.22 $15,020 6.3 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (3) 130 $8.25 $8.63 $17,960 3.6 %
  47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (3) (5) $11.54 $12.69 $26,400 9.3 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers (3) 260 $10.63 $11.18 $23,260 5.7 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 13,010 $13.05 $14.00 $29,120 2.9 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 940 $18.84 $19.96 $41,510 4.2 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 720 $14.52 $15.45 $32,130 14.5 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 1,010 $19.38 $19.16 $39,860 3.6 %
  49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (5) $11.74 $11.85 $24,640 7.2 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers (5) $13.03 $15.87 $33,000 9.2 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (3) 880 $14.81 $14.87 $30,920 3.4 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (3) 1,850 $13.26 $13.64 $28,380 2.5 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (3) 300 $13.44 $13.44 $27,960 3.4 %
  49-3052 Motorcycle Mechanics (3) 40 $11.41 $10.61 $22,070 6.4 %
  49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (5) $6.23 $7.09 $14,750 17.2 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (3) 280 $8.14 $8.27 $17,190 2.0 %
  49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 80 $14.11 $14.54 $30,240 9.0 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (3) 510 $11.80 $12.56 $26,120 4.0 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 220 $13.88 $13.56 $28,200 8.7 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (3) 2,320 $10.28 $10.86 $22,600 2.8 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery (3) 80 $12.70 $13.11 $27,260 2.5 %
  49-9044 Millwrights (3) (5) $14.84 $15.44 $32,120 3.8 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (3) 560 $17.89 $17.42 $36,230 2.6 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (3) (5) $14.32 $15.48 $32,200 8.6 %
  49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers (3) (5) $12.06 $13.25 $27,550 10.8 %
  49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 30 $10.56 $10.64 $22,130 5.7 %
  49-9096 Riggers (3) 40 $12.00 $11.95 $24,860 7.2 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (3) 80 $8.37 $9.35 $19,450 5.6 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
51-0000 Production Occupations 22,240 $9.66 $10.23 $21,290 3.5 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 1,370 $16.78 $17.64 $36,690 5.2 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 4,000 $10.84 $10.53 $21,900 9.0 %
  51-3011 Bakers (3) 200 $7.95 $8.23 $17,110 3.6 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 360 $10.96 $10.67 $22,190 5.1 %
  51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 220 $11.79 $11.43 $23,770 3.6 %
  51-4022 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 160 $11.88 $11.86 $24,660 7.2 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 530 $9.97 $9.60 $19,960 6.7 %
  51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (5) $6.57 $6.75 $14,050 11.6 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 120 $9.81 $10.28 $21,380 4.2 %
  51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 120 $9.77 $10.17 $21,150 3.8 %
  51-4041 Machinists 470 $14.20 $14.06 $29,250 6.0 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers (3) 130 $16.85 $16.59 $34,510 2.8 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (3) 1,180 $11.77 $12.87 $26,770 4.2 %
  51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (3) 60 $11.00 $11.40 $23,710 3.5 %
  51-5011 Bindery Workers 130 $9.20 $9.25 $19,230 2.2 %
  51-5021 Job Printers (3) 240 $9.66 $10.24 $21,300 4.4 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 250 $12.26 $12.36 $25,720 5.5 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators (3) 400 $12.22 $12.20 $25,380 2.7 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 610 $7.62 $7.68 $15,970 4.8 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (3) 500 $8.03 $8.30 $17,260 4.1 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators (3) 130 $7.84 $8.19 $17,040 3.8 %
  51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (3) 60 $8.01 $8.28 $17,220 2.8 %
  51-6093 Upholsterers (3) (5) $8.25 $9.14 $19,010 8.1 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (5) $10.49 $10.96 $22,800 14.9 %
  51-7021 Furniture Finishers (3) (5) $7.88 $8.49 $17,670 6.8 %
  51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood (3) (5) $10.54 $9.85 $20,490 6.0 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing (5) $7.77 $7.83 $16,290 3.8 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 110 $13.37 $15.07 $31,340 3.8 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators (3) 100 $11.07 $11.56 $24,050 2.4 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 460 $8.46 $9.61 $19,990 15.7 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (3) 90 $11.02 $11.35 $23,620 3.8 %
  51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (3) (5) $10.68 $10.14 $21,090 5.1 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (3) 540 $9.36 $10.26 $21,350 4.4 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 1,330 $7.39 $7.74 $16,090 9.9 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (3) 210 $9.91 $10.15 $21,110 4.5 %
  51-9191 Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders (3) 140 $11.39 $11.34 $23,580 5.3 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 2,780 $9.49 $9.14 $19,020 3.8 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 24,560 $9.82 $11.55 $24,030 4.2 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 650 $14.72 $15.21 $31,640 4.0 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 660 $19.39 $20.42 $42,470 6.6 %
  53-2012 Commercial Pilots 70 (2) (2) $61,390 14.1 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (3) (5) $10.32 $9.95 $20,690 5.2 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School (3) 830 $6.30 $7.12 $14,820 7.1 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers (3) 640 $11.82 $12.76 $26,530 5.4 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 6,630 $15.72 $16.42 $34,160 4.5 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 1,710 $9.29 $11.36 $23,630 16.8 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (3) 250 $6.99 $7.92 $16,470 5.4 %
  53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants (3) (5) $6.40 $6.64 $13,810 5.0 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants (3) 420 $7.78 $7.80 $16,220 3.3 %
  53-6051 Transportation Inspectors (3) (5) $20.88 $22.87 $47,570 11.4 %
  53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders (3) (5) $8.41 $9.17 $19,080 5.4 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators (3) 50 $12.70 $12.99 $27,030 3.6 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators (3) (5) $11.04 $11.14 $23,170 3.6 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (3) 940 $9.75 $10.33 $21,480 3.1 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (3) 660 $7.17 $7.19 $14,960 2.3 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 7,180 $7.80 $8.09 $16,820 2.5 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers (3) 270 $9.30 $9.62 $20,000 3.3 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand (3) 1,670 $6.69 $7.11 $14,780 2.8 %
  53-7072 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (3) 40 $10.49 $13.91 $28,930 24.1 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (3) (5) $8.99 $9.56 $19,890 7.5 %

About 1999 National, State, and Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Estimates for residual, "All Other", occupations are not available.

(1) 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.

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

(3) = Wage rates are calculated using three years of data: 1997, 1998, and 1999.

(5) = Estimates not released due to high relative standard error.

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.



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Technical notes

List of Occupations in SOC Code Number Order

List of Occupations in Alphabetical Order

 

Last modified: October 16, 2001