May 2003 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Rocky Mount, NC 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 Rocky Mount, NC MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in North Carolina. 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 Rocky Mount, NC 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 61,720 $11.53 $14.33 $29,800 1.2 %
 
 
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 2,610 $30.55 $36.80 $76,540 2.6 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 130 (5) $73.82 $153,550 6.4 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 860 $29.94 $39.09 $81,300 4.4 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 30 $39.11 $37.27 $77,530 8.9 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 60 $33.83 $36.00 $74,870 5.8 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 160 $35.48 $42.29 $87,950 9.1 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 80 $29.55 $31.39 $65,290 3.0 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 70 $34.25 $34.45 $71,650 3.5 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 240 $34.06 $39.32 $81,790 5.2 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 80 $25.54 $27.20 $56,570 3.7 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 110 $34.28 $34.95 $72,690 5.3 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 50 $26.87 $29.37 $61,090 5.5 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 70 $27.18 $28.07 $58,380 3.3 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 110 $27.00 $29.21 $60,760 6.3 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 120 (4) (4) $62,440 2.2 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 50 $42.02 $43.04 $89,510 4.4 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 60 $15.82 $19.04 $39,600 6.1 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 50 $26.96 $29.10 $60,530 4.1 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 40 $22.16 $22.44 $46,680 3.5 %
 
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 1,190 $19.97 $21.99 $45,740 1.9 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 40 $15.42 $20.10 $41,800 12.5 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 80 $20.30 $23.11 $48,080 5.2 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (6) $21.37 $21.97 $45,710 2.1 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 40 $19.54 $20.65 $42,960 8.9 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 80 $20.25 $21.41 $44,540 4.4 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 60 $14.63 $17.22 $35,810 3.6 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 80 $21.15 $20.92 $43,510 3.1 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 200 $20.63 $23.43 $48,740 4.9 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 100 $23.08 $25.64 $53,330 3.4 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 70 $20.87 $25.80 $53,660 13.8 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 90 $16.08 $17.66 $36,730 5.8 %
 
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 860 $19.78 $21.48 $44,690 3.7 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 130 $25.27 $24.79 $51,570 3.0 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists (6) $16.14 $17.41 $36,220 1.8 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 80 $27.26 $26.71 $55,550 2.6 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 60 $23.54 $24.38 $50,710 3.2 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 650 $22.33 $24.98 $51,950 3.4 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 40 $27.56 $29.45 $61,270 3.7 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 80 $29.50 $30.48 $63,410 5.3 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 70 $15.66 $17.09 $35,540 3.0 %
 
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 360 $16.46 $17.52 $36,450 3.0 %
 
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 830 $14.29 $14.69 $30,550 2.0 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 30 $15.35 $15.24 $31,710 3.2 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 80 $17.39 $17.75 $36,910 3.3 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 70 $12.39 $12.70 $26,410 4.5 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 40 $15.77 $18.17 $37,800 6.9 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 60 $16.97 $17.37 $36,130 2.7 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 80 $15.84 $16.12 $33,520 2.4 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 170 $10.80 $10.72 $22,290 5.1 %
 
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 290 $20.18 $27.94 $58,110 11.2 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 130 $35.21 $41.62 $86,570 11.4 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 120 $13.48 $13.88 $28,870 2.8 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 3,870 $15.30 $15.69 $32,630 2.9 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 60 $19.49 $20.13 $41,880 3.6 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 300 $7.16 $9.22 $19,170 3.9 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 90 (4) (4) $39,210 3.7 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 840 (4) (4) $39,680 2.7 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 420 (4) (4) $36,870 2.0 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 90 (4) (4) $38,520 2.0 %
  25-4021 Librarians 50 $21.52 $21.63 $44,980 1.9 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 750 (4) (4) $18,480 2.2 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 240 $12.95 $15.20 $31,620 6.0 %
 
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 3,380 $19.52 $23.49 $48,860 3.7 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 30 (5) $96.93 $201,610 12.7 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 100 $39.07 $38.61 $80,300 3.4 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 30 (5) $89.62 $186,410 21.5 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 50 (5) $95.27 $198,150 10.8 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,450 $20.12 $20.70 $43,060 1.7 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 50 $26.61 $28.18 $58,620 3.1 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 30 $20.74 $20.76 $43,180 3.6 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 80 $19.54 $18.15 $37,740 4.4 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 70 $12.97 $13.46 $28,000 4.0 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists (6) $20.16 $20.37 $42,370 5.9 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (6) $31.11 $29.44 $61,230 5.3 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 270 $20.84 $20.54 $42,730 6.8 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 130 $8.86 $10.70 $22,260 3.6 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 150 $8.59 $9.31 $19,370 3.9 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 250 $15.64 $15.50 $32,230 2.0 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 100 $9.63 $9.88 $20,560 2.9 %
 
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 1,760 $8.90 $9.64 $20,050 2.3 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 260 $7.11 $7.03 $14,630 5.4 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,040 $8.99 $9.11 $18,960 1.7 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 40 $17.98 $18.66 $38,810 3.1 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 100 $15.26 $14.67 $30,510 10.1 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 100 $10.66 $11.66 $24,250 5.3 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 50 $13.44 $12.90 $26,830 3.8 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 40 $7.87 $8.31 $17,290 6.1 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 1,110 $13.29 $14.34 $29,820 2.7 %
  33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 420 $12.35 $12.45 $25,910 3.0 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 210 $15.13 $15.72 $32,700 2.0 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 140 $9.70 $10.76 $22,380 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 4,350 $6.67 $7.38 $15,340 1.6 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 380 $11.19 $12.59 $26,190 3.9 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food (6) $6.26 $6.19 $12,880 4.8 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 260 $7.58 $7.81 $16,240 3.0 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 200 $7.84 $7.93 $16,500 3.0 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 210 $6.80 $6.87 $14,280 2.9 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 380 $7.15 $7.42 $15,440 3.0 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 70 $7.13 $7.73 $16,080 4.8 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 990 $6.44 $6.62 $13,770 2.3 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 150 $6.50 $6.69 $13,910 3.9 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 860 $6.54 $6.82 $14,190 3.4 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 90 $6.41 $6.43 $13,370 2.5 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 140 $6.49 $6.62 $13,780 3.1 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 120 $6.29 $6.43 $13,370 2.9 %
 
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 1,670 $7.99 $8.62 $17,940 2.0 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 90 $12.80 $12.50 $26,010 3.5 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 30 $13.73 $14.94 $31,080 10.3 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 740 $8.11 $8.58 $17,840 2.0 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 460 $6.92 $7.06 $14,690 2.2 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 300 $8.53 $8.99 $18,690 2.7 %
 
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 940 $7.84 $8.48 $17,650 2.2 %
  39-4021 Funeral Attendants (6) $7.43 $7.82 $16,270 10.7 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 60 $7.58 $8.58 $17,840 4.5 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 90 $7.54 $7.38 $15,360 7.8 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 370 $7.73 $7.71 $16,030 2.4 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 40 $8.72 $9.80 $20,390 6.2 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 130 $8.96 $10.58 $22,000 2.9 %
 
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 6,110 $8.50 $11.89 $24,730 2.8 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 640 $13.15 $15.35 $31,930 4.7 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 110 $24.08 $25.63 $53,300 5.9 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 1,980 $6.80 $7.14 $14,860 1.5 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 170 $9.12 $9.94 $20,680 11.7 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 120 $8.79 $10.69 $22,240 7.3 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 1,910 $8.40 $9.92 $20,630 4.4 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 30 $15.64 $18.37 $38,210 8.6 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 110 $16.92 $19.23 $40,010 14.9 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 160 $16.85 $22.45 $46,690 10.1 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 440 $19.06 $20.17 $41,950 4.3 %
  41-9021 Real Estate Brokers 50 $13.67 $18.79 $39,080 20.3 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 60 $36.67 $30.64 $63,740 20.6 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers 60 $31.36 $31.18 $64,860 7.1 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 10,200 $11.47 $12.38 $25,760 1.4 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 550 $17.22 $18.64 $38,770 2.5 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 100 $9.82 $9.82 $20,430 2.3 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 260 $12.41 $13.27 $27,610 5.8 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 260 $11.62 $11.87 $24,700 1.8 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 740 $12.57 $12.73 $26,490 1.8 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 150 $11.88 $11.91 $24,770 3.2 %
  43-3071 Tellers 210 $10.16 $10.42 $21,680 3.3 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 30 $11.79 $12.91 $26,840 2.3 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 40 $11.52 $11.29 $23,470 3.1 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 840 $11.01 $11.49 $23,900 2.5 %
  43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 140 $13.81 $13.39 $27,860 5.3 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 80 $9.16 $9.82 $20,420 3.0 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 70 $7.23 $7.89 $16,410 5.0 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical (6) $10.22 $9.77 $20,320 3.1 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 190 $12.38 $12.43 $25,860 1.6 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 280 $10.68 $11.67 $24,260 4.7 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 70 $13.28 $13.43 $27,930 2.2 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 450 $10.11 $10.30 $21,430 3.0 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 30 $11.04 $11.64 $24,220 6.6 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 250 $13.86 $15.10 $31,410 5.0 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 750 $10.42 $11.06 $23,000 2.2 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 970 $8.89 $9.34 $19,420 2.1 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 50 $11.99 $12.03 $25,020 2.5 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 580 $14.37 $14.54 $30,250 1.9 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 40 $10.61 $11.34 $23,590 6.7 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 130 $10.85 $10.82 $22,510 1.8 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 620 $11.27 $12.12 $25,200 2.9 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 70 $12.73 $13.11 $27,270 1.7 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 70 $10.02 $10.02 $20,840 1.8 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 950 $10.55 $11.17 $23,240 2.4 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 210 $8.45 $9.91 $20,600 10.8 %
  45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 50 $11.79 $11.42 $23,760 3.0 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 3,290 $11.27 $12.87 $26,770 2.3 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 410 $20.12 $20.14 $41,880 2.3 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 270 $10.29 $11.09 $23,060 5.0 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 70 $11.05 $12.06 $25,080 9.1 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 410 $8.83 $9.77 $20,330 16.9 %
  47-2111 Electricians 330 $15.24 $15.38 $31,990 3.1 %
  47-2121 Glaziers 30 $13.21 $13.42 $27,910 2.7 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 150 $10.82 $10.72 $22,290 3.6 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers 50 $9.64 $9.66 $20,090 2.0 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 160 $13.96 $14.08 $29,290 3.5 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 80 $8.49 $8.62 $17,920 9.3 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians (6) $10.76 $10.90 $22,680 3.1 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 160 $12.90 $13.08 $27,200 11.1 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 40 $23.04 $23.67 $49,240 5.4 %
 
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 3,010 $14.77 $15.47 $32,170 2.2 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 210 $22.68 $23.57 $49,020 3.0 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (6) $16.83 $17.37 $36,130 4.8 %
  49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 40 $10.51 $10.93 $22,730 4.8 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 110 $13.28 $13.89 $28,880 3.7 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 340 $11.64 $13.68 $28,450 7.9 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 90 $14.53 $14.68 $30,540 2.0 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (6) $10.98 $12.03 $25,020 4.3 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 380 $15.81 $17.39 $36,180 7.4 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,020 $15.54 $15.49 $32,210 3.5 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 50 $17.28 $17.94 $37,320 5.6 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 90 $8.64 $9.12 $18,970 5.2 %
 
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 8,820 $10.86 $12.05 $25,060 2.7 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 540 $19.55 $20.71 $43,070 3.0 %
  51-2023 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers 390 $9.03 $9.36 $19,460 2.1 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 1,610 $10.16 $10.62 $22,100 3.2 %
  51-3011 Bakers (6) $10.04 $10.07 $20,940 3.6 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 60 $10.52 $10.75 $22,350 4.7 %
  51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 40 $9.39 $9.25 $19,240 3.0 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 100 $13.14 $12.93 $26,890 3.1 %
  51-4041 Machinists 180 $12.84 $14.25 $29,630 7.9 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 210 $14.65 $14.56 $30,280 1.7 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 60 $10.53 $12.79 $26,600 5.1 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 140 $6.68 $6.81 $14,170 4.8 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 90 $7.21 $7.26 $15,100 4.2 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 380 $9.02 $9.06 $18,840 2.8 %
  51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 150 $9.60 $9.66 $20,090 2.1 %
  51-6063 Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 100 $9.04 $9.09 $18,910 2.2 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 30 $11.29 $11.15 $23,200 12.8 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $11.12 $11.61 $24,150 3.9 %
  51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (6) $13.43 $14.41 $29,980 4.5 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 750 $10.62 $11.19 $23,280 5.4 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 450 $10.19 $10.17 $21,150 2.1 %
 
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 5,960 $10.65 $12.01 $24,970 2.7 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 90 $18.13 $18.88 $39,270 4.8 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 120 $20.28 $20.75 $43,160 2.6 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 540 $10.27 $11.29 $23,480 3.1 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,030 $16.22 $17.27 $35,920 4.0 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 400 $9.39 $11.15 $23,200 8.8 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 120 $13.91 $14.78 $30,730 3.7 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 480 $11.64 $11.64 $24,210 1.8 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 150 $10.88 $10.12 $21,050 3.6 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,550 $9.87 $9.91 $20,620 1.8 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 600 $7.20 $7.88 $16,390 3.9 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 80 $10.09 $10.18 $21,170 3.0 %

About May 2003 National, State, and Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

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

(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.

(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.

(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.

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

(5) This wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.

(6) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: May 7, 2004