1999 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Mayaguez, PR MSA

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry divisions in the Mayaguez, PR MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Puerto Rico.

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SOC Major Groups in the Mayaguez, PR MSA:

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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 1,480 $16.49 $20.62 $42,890 6.9 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 80 $27.24 $34.94 $72,680 10.6 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 310 $19.42 $25.87 $53,810 10.8 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 50 $17.98 $17.44 $36,270 5.0 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 40 $14.28 $15.19 $31,590 8.4 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 40 $12.90 $15.88 $33,020 9.2 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 160 $19.53 $21.83 $45,410 6.1 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers (3) 70 $18.37 $21.42 $44,550 4.2 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers (3) 70 $25.00 $24.88 $51,750 3.4 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 40 $24.51 $24.07 $50,060 4.9 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 30 $27.77 $24.22 $50,380 3.7 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 30 $29.58 $31.81 $66,160 5.2 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers (5) $15.07 $15.35 $31,920 2.1 %
 
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 1,300 $9.68 $10.90 $22,680 6.0 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (3) 40 $8.51 $9.99 $20,780 3.8 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (3) 110 $10.45 $12.06 $25,090 5.3 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists (5) $9.44 $9.67 $20,110 2.3 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors (3) 470 $9.57 $10.50 $21,840 2.3 %
 
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 240 $12.08 $12.57 $26,150 3.3 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers (3) 50 $10.45 $12.75 $26,520 6.2 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 60 $11.14 $11.24 $23,380 4.5 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 30 $12.13 $12.20 $25,380 3.4 %
 
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 460 $16.81 $17.85 $37,130 7.5 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers (3) (5) $20.28 $20.98 $43,640 5.2 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 70 $22.65 $22.58 $46,970 5.3 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians (5) $14.41 $13.68 $28,460 2.8 %
 
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 350 $10.66 $11.82 $24,580 4.8 %
  19-2031 Chemists (3) 50 $15.72 $16.03 $33,340 3.1 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 80 $9.98 $9.92 $20,630 2.2 %
 
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 320 $9.71 $10.15 $21,110 6.2 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors (3) 130 $10.10 $10.46 $21,760 4.7 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants (5) $6.26 $6.25 $12,990 4.5 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
23-0000 Legal Occupations (5) $14.72 $17.64 $36,690 10.2 %
  23-1011 Lawyers (5) $14.56 $15.70 $32,660 11.9 %
 
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 4,360 $10.30 $12.99 $27,010 11.9 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary (3) (5) (2) (2) $25,870 8.4 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (3) (5) (2) (2) $22,230 10.7 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary (3) (5) (2) (2) $29,690 2.2 %
  25-4021 Librarians (3) 170 $10.99 $11.51 $23,940 3.8 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants (3) (5) (2) (2) $14,110 5.5 %
 
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 250 $9.13 $9.75 $20,270 12.4 %
  27-3010 Announcers (3) (5) $7.72 $8.90 $18,520 12.8 %
 
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 3,160 $7.48 $8.38 $17,440 3.0 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists (3) 30 $10.68 $10.74 $22,340 2.5 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists (3) (5) $16.55 $17.06 $35,490 5.8 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses (3) 1,220 $8.16 $8.55 $17,780 1.8 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists (3) 40 $9.56 $11.40 $23,720 12.6 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists (3) 150 $9.96 $10.20 $21,220 3.4 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians (3) (5) $6.02 $5.84 $12,140 4.8 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (3) (5) $7.55 $7.37 $15,340 4.0 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 230 $7.34 $7.23 $15,040 9.2 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (3) 540 $6.17 $6.47 $13,460 3.1 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (5) $7.18 $6.92 $14,400 3.9 %
 
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 680 $6.09 $6.07 $12,630 3.4 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants (3) (5) $6.08 $6.21 $12,910 5.2 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants (5) $6.00 $6.10 $12,700 5.1 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 70 $6.84 $6.83 $14,200 14.8 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides (3) (5) $6.34 $6.36 $13,230 3.6 %
 
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 1,020 $6.74 $8.63 $17,940 12.2 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (3) (5) $5.90 $5.99 $12,450 4.3 %
  33-9032 Security Guards (3) 610 $5.99 $6.37 $13,250 3.8 %
 
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 3,450 $6.00 $5.91 $12,290 1.8 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 260 $6.45 $6.85 $14,250 3.3 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food (3) 300 $5.87 $5.71 $11,870 2.5 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (3) (5) $5.89 $5.75 $11,950 3.7 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant (3) (5) $6.16 $6.19 $12,880 2.6 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (3) (5) $6.02 $5.85 $12,170 3.0 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers (5) $5.95 $5.75 $11,960 4.1 %
  35-3011 Bartenders (3) (5) $6.12 $5.87 $12,200 5.3 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food (3) 1,070 $5.93 $5.76 $11,980 2.2 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (3) (5) $5.90 $5.74 $11,930 3.0 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses (3) 570 $6.00 $5.81 $12,090 2.4 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers (5) $5.95 $5.75 $11,960 4.6 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (3) (5) $6.02 $5.84 $12,150 4.2 %
 
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 2,210 $6.23 $6.36 $13,220 3.6 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers (3) 80 $7.68 $7.76 $16,140 6.1 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (3) 1,030 $6.02 $6.21 $12,920 2.4 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (3) 130 $5.96 $5.84 $12,150 2.3 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 890 $6.05 $5.99 $12,450 4.5 %
 
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 550 $6.31 $6.98 $14,530 11.8 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers (3) (5) $6.43 $6.38 $13,270 5.7 %
  39-4021 Funeral Attendants (3) 30 $5.95 $5.75 $11,960 4.3 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers (3) (5) $5.92 $5.82 $12,110 3.2 %
 
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 4,820 $6.20 $6.98 $14,510 4.2 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 550 $7.85 $10.11 $21,020 7.7 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 110 $11.44 $12.92 $26,880 19.8 %
  41-2011 Cashiers (3) 880 $5.99 $5.83 $12,120 1.2 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks (3) 30 $6.05 $6.36 $13,230 5.9 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons (3) 230 $6.12 $6.14 $12,770 4.1 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons (3) 2,370 $6.07 $6.32 $13,150 2.5 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (3) 240 $9.90 $10.71 $22,280 4.1 %
 
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 7,370 $6.56 $7.28 $15,140 3.4 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers (3) 380 $9.39 $9.97 $20,730 1.7 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (3) 30 $6.13 $6.79 $14,110 1.8 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors (3) 240 $6.10 $6.48 $13,470 2.2 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (3) 320 $7.10 $7.51 $15,630 4.5 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (3) 90 $6.68 $7.75 $16,110 3.3 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks (3) 60 $7.12 $7.53 $15,660 4.0 %
  43-3071 Tellers (3) 110 $6.17 $6.46 $13,440 3.7 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 220 $7.47 $8.24 $17,130 10.1 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (3) (5) $6.02 $5.81 $12,070 3.1 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (3) 50 $8.61 $9.35 $19,440 6.6 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 30 $6.02 $5.89 $12,240 5.7 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (3) 40 $8.26 $8.52 $17,720 2.7 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks (3) 150 $6.10 $6.16 $12,800 2.2 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (3) 120 $5.97 $6.20 $12,900 3.6 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (3) 60 $6.58 $7.96 $16,570 9.2 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (3) 220 $7.96 $8.42 $17,510 3.7 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks (3) 140 $6.53 $7.26 $15,100 3.4 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers (3) 640 $5.98 $6.06 $12,610 1.5 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 310 $9.35 $9.24 $19,210 5.5 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries (3) 200 $6.72 $6.91 $14,380 4.9 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,860 $6.41 $6.87 $14,290 4.9 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators (3) 50 $8.56 $9.00 $18,720 2.6 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers (3) 150 $6.66 $7.13 $14,830 2.6 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists (3) 190 $6.06 $6.80 $14,150 4.0 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,250 $6.37 $6.93 $14,420 4.3 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer (3) (5) $9.40 $9.29 $19,310 6.4 %
 
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 50 $10.48 $10.31 $21,440 5.9 %
 
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 5,270 $6.55 $6.87 $14,290 2.7 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 230 $9.12 $9.08 $18,880 5.7 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 620 $6.52 $6.64 $13,800 3.2 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 190 $7.16 $6.92 $14,400 4.9 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,550 $6.13 $6.07 $12,620 2.5 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (3) (5) $6.33 $6.89 $14,340 4.7 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (3) 160 $6.79 $7.60 $15,800 4.1 %
  47-2111 Electricians 280 $7.73 $8.21 $17,070 7.0 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 110 $6.00 $5.89 $12,240 5.7 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (3) (5) $7.20 $7.55 $15,710 3.7 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (3) 40 $7.77 $8.95 $18,610 12.9 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters (3) 190 $6.88 $6.76 $14,050 3.3 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians (5) $5.99 $5.98 $12,440 8.2 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors (3) 40 $10.76 $9.44 $19,630 2.1 %
 
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 2,560 $8.11 $9.43 $19,610 6.1 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 170 $12.25 $13.28 $27,630 11.9 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers (5) $7.33 $7.50 $15,600 9.7 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (3) 310 $6.25 $6.35 $13,210 2.5 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (3) 120 $9.17 $8.66 $18,020 5.8 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (3) 40 $6.58 $7.08 $14,720 3.1 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (3) 60 $8.54 $8.99 $18,710 4.8 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 90 $7.57 $7.41 $15,410 2.5 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (3) 550 $6.68 $7.50 $15,600 3.1 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (3) 70 $6.03 $6.60 $13,720 2.3 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
51-0000 Production Occupations 10,580 $6.58 $7.02 $14,610 4.7 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 350 $13.62 $14.28 $29,710 8.3 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 4,030 $7.25 $7.09 $14,750 4.3 %
  51-3011 Bakers (3) 130 $5.98 $5.85 $12,160 2.8 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 90 $5.96 $5.77 $12,000 2.7 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 80 $6.06 $5.96 $12,390 5.4 %
  51-4041 Machinists 120 $8.33 $8.18 $17,010 6.4 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (3) 80 $6.97 $7.08 $14,720 2.2 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (5) $8.37 $8.40 $17,460 3.9 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators (3) (5) $5.98 $5.78 $12,020 2.8 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 120 $5.97 $5.85 $12,170 2.7 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (5) $11.74 $11.46 $23,830 3.2 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (3) 420 $7.21 $7.80 $16,220 3.2 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 180 $6.06 $6.20 $12,890 5.2 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 190 $7.40 $7.34 $15,270 5.9 %
 
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 4,930 $6.14 $7.24 $15,050 8.8 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 90 $8.91 $10.78 $22,430 8.4 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 80 $8.40 $10.20 $21,220 14.8 %
  53-3011 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians (3) 80 $5.86 $5.78 $12,010 3.6 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (3) (5) $5.99 $5.78 $12,030 4.3 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers (3) (5) $6.83 $6.76 $14,060 7.6 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 670 $6.04 $6.03 $12,550 2.9 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 240 $6.45 $11.55 $24,030 28.5 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants (3) 230 $5.89 $5.76 $11,990 2.5 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators (3) (5) $8.68 $9.55 $19,860 8.1 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (3) 210 $6.09 $6.64 $13,800 3.4 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (3) 120 $6.02 $6.13 $12,740 4.3 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,980 $6.08 $7.68 $15,980 16.6 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers (3) (5) $6.75 $6.95 $14,450 3.7 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand (3) (5) $5.87 $5.86 $12,200 2.7 %

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

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Last modified: October 16, 2001