1999 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry divisions in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Louisiana.

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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 10,740 $21.40 $24.61 $51,180 4.5 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 440 $38.04 $38.23 $79,520 5.7 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 3,580 $25.23 $29.20 $60,730 6.4 %
  11-1031 Legislators (5) $7.29 $7.34 $15,260 5.4 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 40 $13.88 $14.97 $31,130 8.4 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 130 $22.56 $23.36 $48,590 8.5 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 370 $24.33 $26.53 $55,170 7.3 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 70 $22.79 $23.56 $48,990 9.3 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 320 $14.34 $16.69 $34,720 8.1 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 210 $29.09 $26.59 $55,320 9.7 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 850 $27.43 $27.55 $57,310 8.6 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers (3) 260 $18.56 $20.50 $42,650 2.8 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers (3) 120 $28.44 $28.00 $58,250 5.3 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers (3) 130 $20.04 $21.38 $44,480 3.7 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 120 $20.86 $27.03 $56,210 14.0 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 340 $23.15 $24.42 $50,800 8.9 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School (5) (2) (2) $50,760 2.5 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 90 $20.69 $22.06 $45,890 4.6 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 100 $25.58 $28.06 $58,360 9.4 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 550 $16.11 $18.14 $37,730 14.3 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors (3) (5) $13.63 $14.25 $29,640 4.8 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 100 $15.80 $16.08 $33,440 21.5 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 530 $19.24 $20.45 $42,540 6.5 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (5) $12.05 $12.34 $25,670 7.7 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 90 $16.85 $16.85 $35,060 7.2 %
 
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 3,440 $16.76 $18.08 $37,600 3.6 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (3) 150 $15.27 $17.01 $35,380 4.5 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (3) 90 $15.74 $17.11 $35,600 3.4 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 60 $16.46 $18.99 $39,500 8.4 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 60 $14.62 $15.51 $32,270 9.5 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators (3) 230 $15.91 $16.76 $34,860 3.7 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists (5) $14.64 $15.61 $32,480 8.0 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 40 $12.73 $15.16 $31,530 8.4 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 70 $11.12 $14.56 $30,280 16.4 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 40 $19.04 $19.65 $40,870 5.3 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors (3) 1,110 $17.22 $18.67 $38,830 4.4 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate (3) (5) $18.56 $19.03 $39,590 3.5 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors (5) $12.65 $12.58 $26,160 5.5 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters (3) (5) $9.92 $12.89 $26,800 17.8 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 40 $27.32 $23.95 $49,820 12.9 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers (5) $19.65 $18.93 $39,380 13.0 %
 
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 640 $20.49 $22.10 $45,970 6.2 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers (3) (5) $18.72 $21.14 $43,980 5.9 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 120 $12.75 $14.85 $30,900 10.5 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 120 $21.37 $21.72 $45,180 7.4 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 40 $21.04 $20.67 $43,000 5.4 %
 
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 1,810 $19.99 $21.63 $45,000 6.8 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers (3) (5) $33.19 $34.54 $71,840 2.8 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers (3) 90 $26.03 $26.22 $54,530 2.4 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers (5) $23.79 $26.87 $55,880 6.1 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 50 $26.07 $23.80 $49,490 12.9 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers (5) $29.18 $31.01 $64,510 3.2 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers (3) 80 $27.03 $27.78 $57,780 3.1 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 50 $14.85 $14.85 $30,880 3.6 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters (5) $13.89 $13.13 $27,300 3.8 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians (3) (5) $11.01 $12.04 $25,040 3.1 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 390 $19.37 $19.28 $40,110 3.3 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians (3) (5) $12.31 $15.52 $32,280 16.4 %
 
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 570 $19.51 $20.78 $43,220 4.8 %
  19-1032 Foresters 30 $20.32 $23.21 $48,280 9.7 %
  19-2031 Chemists (3) 40 $17.77 $17.66 $36,740 7.0 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (5) $44.03 $34.36 $71,470 13.5 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners (3) (5) $14.41 $14.84 $30,860 5.2 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians (5) $23.99 $23.40 $48,670 4.3 %
  19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians (5) $12.01 $11.69 $24,320 5.8 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 30 $17.07 $16.60 $34,530 5.1 %
 
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 2,320 $10.48 $11.62 $24,180 12.4 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 90 $14.59 $14.39 $29,930 5.4 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors (5) $12.84 $12.94 $26,920 12.0 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 310 $11.45 $12.94 $26,910 19.8 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 410 $8.06 $8.25 $17,160 8.8 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
23-0000 Legal Occupations (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants (5) $12.13 $12.37 $25,730 23.2 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters 30 $15.44 $18.27 $37,990 13.3 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks (3) 40 $10.88 $10.99 $22,860 8.3 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (3) (5) $10.39 $11.82 $24,590 3.9 %
 
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 (5) $13.93 $14.11 $29,340 6.1 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (3) (5) (2) (2) $38,620 2.2 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 190 $19.35 $19.47 $40,500 2.2 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (3) 150 $10.81 $11.82 $24,580 4.2 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 440 $12.35 $12.06 $25,090 24.5 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 240 $7.34 $7.80 $16,230 4.0 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators (5) $20.18 $21.46 $44,640 8.5 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants (3) (5) (2) (2) $15,140 3.7 %
 
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 860 $10.07 $12.22 $25,420 8.8 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 30 $9.42 $8.93 $18,570 2.6 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors (5) (2) (2) $44,360 27.3 %
  27-3010 Announcers (3) (5) $8.35 $10.06 $20,930 6.7 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists (3) (5) $12.69 $15.26 $31,730 9.6 %
  27-3041 Editors 30 $15.63 $19.22 $39,980 22.6 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 40 $12.06 $15.75 $32,760 20.9 %
  27-4021 Photographers (3) (5) $9.35 $10.66 $22,180 3.6 %
 
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 11,290 $17.59 $20.29 $42,190 9.0 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists (3) (5) $14.13 $14.48 $30,110 4.3 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists (3) 500 $32.08 $30.27 $62,960 2.1 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants (3) 30 $14.01 $18.63 $38,750 17.9 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses (3) 4,450 $18.02 $19.22 $39,970 2.9 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists (3) (5) $21.62 $19.69 $40,960 13.2 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists (3) 180 $27.25 $27.16 $56,490 7.4 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists (3) (5) $13.75 $13.66 $28,420 3.0 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists (3) (5) $16.27 $16.26 $33,820 3.1 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists (3) (5) $18.25 $18.13 $37,710 1.3 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians (3) 60 $12.46 $12.70 $26,420 3.4 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (3) (5) $10.51 $11.64 $24,210 8.3 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists (3) (5) $20.04 $20.24 $42,100 3.6 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (5) $14.09 $14.45 $30,050 2.1 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians (3) 380 $7.92 $9.00 $18,730 6.8 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists (3) (5) $11.67 $11.67 $24,270 4.2 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (3) (5) $11.52 $11.90 $24,750 1.2 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (5) $7.94 $9.19 $19,120 11.6 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (3) (5) $13.30 $15.40 $32,040 7.3 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians (5) $11.66 $12.65 $26,320 11.4 %
 
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 5,700 $6.39 $7.20 $14,970 3.3 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides (3) (5) $6.92 $7.48 $15,560 4.3 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants (3) 3,370 $6.33 $6.53 $13,590 1.5 %
  31-1013 Psychiatric Aides (3) (5) $7.72 $7.86 $16,350 3.6 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 30 $12.47 $13.45 $27,980 11.9 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 90 $7.38 $7.28 $15,140 2.2 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 660 $9.74 $9.76 $20,300 3.8 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists (5) $10.22 $10.33 $21,490 6.8 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides (3) 100 $8.29 $8.09 $16,830 5.4 %
 
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 4,770 $8.06 $10.50 $21,840 12.7 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives (3) 90 $15.59 $18.14 $37,720 8.7 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers (3) (5) $24.69 $24.69 $51,350 2.2 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators (3) 40 $18.64 $20.18 $41,970 9.3 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (3) (5) $14.32 $14.04 $29,200 4.4 %
  33-9032 Security Guards (3) 2,160 $6.82 $8.05 $16,750 8.3 %
 
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 12,970 $6.24 $6.72 $13,980 2.7 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks (5) $14.35 $14.31 $29,770 8.5 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 590 $9.74 $9.88 $20,540 5.3 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food (3) (5) $5.88 $5.95 $12,370 2.9 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (3) 1,290 $6.31 $6.61 $13,750 3.8 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant (3) 760 $7.12 $7.35 $15,300 3.2 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (3) 220 $6.62 $6.74 $14,030 6.7 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 700 $6.51 $6.82 $14,180 3.0 %
  35-3011 Bartenders (3) 230 $6.09 $6.49 $13,500 2.7 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food (3) 740 $6.08 $6.12 $12,720 1.6 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (3) (5) $6.55 $6.96 $14,490 6.2 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses (3) 4,260 $5.95 $6.13 $12,750 2.0 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (3) (5) $6.41 $6.58 $13,690 3.1 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (3) 420 $6.20 $6.11 $12,720 1.9 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 690 $6.01 $5.87 $12,210 2.6 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (3) 290 $6.05 $6.77 $14,070 4.0 %
 
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 6,850 $6.53 $7.41 $15,420 3.7 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers (3) 260 $10.46 $10.90 $22,680 2.9 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 100 $17.39 $18.21 $37,880 14.0 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (3) 2,510 $6.51 $6.84 $14,230 3.1 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (3) 2,700 $6.08 $6.27 $13,040 1.7 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers (3) (5) $10.80 $11.06 $23,010 5.5 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 830 $7.57 $7.80 $16,220 5.2 %
  37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (3) (5) $10.88 $10.65 $22,160 3.6 %
 
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 5,720 $6.80 $8.10 $16,850 3.5 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 60 $13.36 $13.77 $28,640 4.3 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 30 $8.03 $8.49 $17,660 2.5 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants (5) $6.38 $6.52 $13,570 3.8 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 360 $7.19 $8.35 $17,380 14.3 %
  39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops (3) 170 $6.26 $6.38 $13,280 3.2 %
  39-6012 Concierges (5) $6.11 $6.24 $12,990 8.5 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers (3) (5) $6.35 $6.73 $14,000 2.6 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides (3) (5) $6.11 $6.39 $13,280 3.2 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 100 $7.97 $8.41 $17,500 5.5 %
 
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 17,670 $7.92 $10.25 $21,310 4.2 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,990 $11.96 $13.02 $27,090 4.2 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 150 $16.23 $18.96 $39,430 15.7 %
  41-2011 Cashiers (3) 5,570 $6.21 $6.67 $13,880 1.4 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks (3) 180 $7.09 $7.12 $14,820 2.4 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons (3) 520 $11.04 $11.56 $24,050 4.5 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons (3) 5,470 $7.05 $8.77 $18,230 2.5 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents (3) 50 $12.46 $15.10 $31,400 11.3 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 400 $16.38 $21.46 $44,630 17.6 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents (3) 50 $8.63 $9.16 $19,050 7.0 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (3) (5) $20.33 $19.73 $41,050 13.2 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (3) 1,350 $16.64 $19.10 $39,730 3.3 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters (3) (5) $8.16 $8.75 $18,200 6.5 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents (3) 30 $10.32 $11.54 $24,000 8.4 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers (3) (5) $28.87 $28.23 $58,710 5.5 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers (5) $7.66 $7.60 $15,800 3.6 %
 
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 26,030 $9.55 $10.27 $21,370 3.1 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers (3) 1,450 $12.52 $14.52 $30,200 2.6 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (3) 370 $7.93 $8.08 $16,800 1.4 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors (3) 390 $9.68 $9.99 $20,780 3.1 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators (3) 900 $9.48 $9.61 $19,980 2.8 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (3) 2,200 $9.93 $10.40 $21,630 1.5 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (3) 170 $10.50 $11.07 $23,030 1.6 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks (3) (5) $9.58 $10.53 $21,900 6.2 %
  43-3071 Tellers (3) (5) $8.36 $8.87 $18,460 6.3 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (3) 70 $9.13 $10.32 $21,460 6.3 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 60 $8.30 $8.38 $17,430 4.9 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,060 $10.67 $10.76 $22,370 5.2 %
  43-4071 File Clerks (3) 270 $6.61 $7.03 $14,630 4.5 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (3) 270 $6.98 $7.04 $14,630 3.6 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan (3) (5) $8.36 $8.59 $17,860 3.7 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 330 $7.97 $9.06 $18,830 13.6 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 250 $10.96 $10.16 $21,120 7.9 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (3) 80 $11.37 $11.71 $24,360 2.9 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks (3) 1,170 $7.87 $8.29 $17,250 2.1 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (3) (5) $6.81 $7.63 $15,860 4.5 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers (3) (5) $7.94 $8.16 $16,970 3.1 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (3) 180 $10.79 $11.56 $24,050 3.0 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities (3) (5) $9.32 $9.44 $19,640 5.4 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (3) 210 $12.29 $12.32 $25,620 9.7 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks (3) 820 $9.03 $9.73 $20,250 1.8 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers (3) 2,250 $7.28 $7.98 $16,600 1.7 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (3) 130 $9.74 $9.71 $20,190 4.2 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 960 $12.42 $13.00 $27,040 2.8 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries (3) (5) $12.93 $12.82 $26,670 3.9 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries (3) (5) $9.77 $9.75 $20,280 3.4 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 2,740 $9.63 $9.95 $20,700 3.4 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators (3) 270 $9.66 $10.49 $21,810 5.5 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers (3) 520 $8.74 $9.77 $20,330 3.8 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists (3) 320 $8.61 $8.90 $18,510 2.2 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 170 $14.69 $16.06 $33,410 11.9 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service (3) 80 $6.53 $7.57 $15,750 7.6 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,870 $8.69 $8.75 $18,200 4.4 %
 
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 280 $10.67 $11.09 $23,070 6.1 %
  45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 30 $11.94 $12.23 $25,430 9.0 %
  45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators (3) 100 $10.20 $11.41 $23,730 10.1 %
 
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 9,470 $11.55 $12.43 $25,850 3.8 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (5) $12.49 $14.07 $29,260 5.1 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 780 $12.12 $12.03 $25,020 5.3 %
  47-2041 Carpet Installers (3) (5) $8.21 $9.21 $19,160 15.4 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 250 $12.50 $13.11 $27,270 10.7 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,590 $8.19 $8.32 $17,300 4.7 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (3) (5) $8.11 $8.50 $17,670 4.0 %
  47-2072 Pile-Driver Operators (3) (5) $24.01 $22.56 $46,930 7.7 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (3) 350 $12.64 $14.39 $29,930 7.5 %
  47-2111 Electricians 1,400 $17.13 $15.26 $31,750 6.1 %
  47-2130 Insulation Workers (3) (5) $14.48 $14.79 $30,750 2.9 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 260 $11.00 $11.50 $23,930 7.6 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers (3) (5) $9.57 $10.68 $22,210 20.9 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (3) 360 $13.92 $17.21 $35,800 8.5 %
  47-2181 Roofers (3) (5) $11.22 $11.15 $23,200 2.4 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (3) (5) $11.29 $12.25 $25,490 4.8 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians (5) $6.96 $7.54 $15,680 18.4 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (3) (5) $8.25 $9.07 $18,850 7.7 %
  47-3016 Helpers—Roofers (3) (5) $7.62 $7.60 $15,810 2.3 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors (3) 60 $12.43 $15.11 $31,420 9.3 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers (3) 280 $9.09 $9.80 $20,380 6.7 %
  47-5011 Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (3) (5) $12.64 $14.91 $31,020 7.3 %
  47-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining (3) 50 $11.39 $11.50 $23,920 3.7 %
  47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (3) (5) $8.66 $9.11 $18,950 5.0 %
 
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 8,160 $12.62 $13.73 $28,550 3.9 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 590 $18.08 $18.70 $38,890 4.0 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 120 $14.75 $15.19 $31,600 3.7 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 90 $18.31 $17.64 $36,690 8.3 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 80 $19.49 $19.70 $40,980 3.5 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (3) 980 $12.86 $13.06 $27,150 3.4 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (3) 300 $12.27 $12.72 $26,450 4.4 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (3) 170 $11.84 $13.24 $27,530 3.5 %
  49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 40 $8.20 $8.51 $17,700 8.2 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (3) 330 $8.87 $8.56 $17,810 3.0 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (3) (5) $12.67 $13.51 $28,100 3.2 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 230 $18.89 $18.88 $39,270 3.5 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (3) 2,170 $10.72 $11.71 $24,350 3.9 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery (3) 80 $12.81 $13.90 $28,920 4.6 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (3) 80 $13.54 $14.91 $31,010 8.8 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (3) 680 $17.03 $15.39 $32,000 4.9 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (3) 150 $8.28 $8.77 $18,240 3.3 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
51-0000 Production Occupations 8,440 $10.03 $11.19 $23,270 5.4 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 680 $14.14 $16.26 $33,820 6.2 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (5) $11.81 $11.78 $24,500 2.3 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 380 $8.71 $9.42 $19,590 5.5 %
  51-3011 Bakers (3) 190 $7.70 $7.85 $16,330 2.2 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 140 $11.08 $12.03 $25,030 2.9 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 30 $10.73 $12.00 $24,960 9.9 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 130 $6.95 $7.24 $15,050 7.3 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $6.36 $6.67 $13,870 7.0 %
  51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (5) $11.44 $11.17 $23,240 2.7 %
  51-4041 Machinists 520 $13.52 $13.19 $27,440 9.2 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (5) $6.22 $6.50 $13,510 8.1 %
  51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (3) (5) $12.02 $14.95 $31,090 17.6 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers (3) (5) $21.84 $22.86 $47,550 11.6 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (3) 810 $13.95 $15.55 $32,350 5.8 %
  51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (3) (5) $12.05 $11.44 $23,790 4.2 %
  51-5011 Bindery Workers (5) $7.53 $7.49 $15,570 2.9 %
  51-5021 Job Printers (3) (5) $11.43 $12.98 $26,990 10.1 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators (3) (5) $11.69 $11.47 $23,860 3.9 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 390 $6.02 $5.88 $12,240 2.3 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (3) (5) $6.69 $6.75 $14,030 4.0 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators (3) (5) $8.40 $9.08 $18,890 6.6 %
  51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (3) (5) $6.13 $6.84 $14,230 4.2 %
  51-6093 Upholsterers (3) (5) $6.14 $6.37 $13,250 9.3 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (5) $9.68 $10.03 $20,860 3.1 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 40 $7.31 $7.29 $15,160 5.3 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators (3) 150 $9.85 $11.30 $23,490 9.0 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (3) (5) $13.75 $12.17 $25,320 9.5 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (3) 370 $10.85 $11.67 $24,270 2.8 %
  51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (3) (5) $10.11 $12.45 $25,890 15.8 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators (3) (5) $7.61 $7.69 $16,000 4.2 %
  51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (3) (5) $11.82 $11.67 $24,280 3.3 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 400 $7.81 $7.86 $16,350 4.8 %
 
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 12,350 $9.25 $10.71 $22,270 5.1 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 30 $15.81 $17.76 $36,940 13.3 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 190 $20.59 $22.13 $46,030 8.0 %
  53-2011 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 40 (2) (2) $50,620 2.5 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (3) 60 $8.03 $9.41 $19,580 4.3 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School (3) (5) $9.75 $10.88 $22,640 17.5 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers (3) 880 $10.95 $10.96 $22,800 5.3 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 2,360 $15.71 $15.39 $32,010 6.7 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 1,660 $10.51 $10.66 $22,180 5.2 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (3) 540 $8.13 $9.20 $19,140 3.1 %
  53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants (3) 230 $6.11 $6.55 $13,620 2.7 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants (3) (5) $7.57 $7.52 $15,640 5.2 %
  53-6051 Transportation Inspectors (3) (5) $16.03 $17.76 $36,940 10.0 %
  53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders (3) 40 $11.82 $11.28 $23,460 5.7 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators (3) (5) $11.92 $11.73 $24,390 3.0 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (3) 440 $9.97 $10.06 $20,920 3.4 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (3) 640 $7.45 $7.56 $15,720 5.4 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,840 $6.76 $7.80 $16,210 4.5 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand (3) 600 $7.12 $7.77 $16,160 6.9 %
  53-7072 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (3) (5) $20.75 $16.73 $34,790 10.7 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (3) (5) $9.68 $9.76 $20,310 9.7 %

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

List of Occupations in Alphabetical Order

 

Last modified: October 16, 2001