2001 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Fargo-Moorhead, ND-MN MSA


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These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry divisions in the Fargo-Moorhead, ND-MN MSA, a metropolitan statistical area that includes parts of North Dakota and Minnesota. These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages are available in the downloadable excel files. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.

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SOC Major Groups in the Fargo-Moorhead, ND-MN 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 98,560 $11.54 $14.13 $29,380 1.3 %
 
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 5,890 $25.36 $29.02 $60,360 1.6 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 380 $50.92 $49.59 $103,140 4.8 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,910 $26.26 $31.28 $65,050 2.1 %
  11-1031 Legislators 40 $9.07 $9.32 $19,380 6.6 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 80 $19.21 $19.38 $40,320 3.1 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 190 $28.72 $28.94 $60,200 4.2 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 230 $28.38 $30.42 $63,270 2.2 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 50 $25.38 $26.74 $55,610 5.5 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 220 $17.90 $20.12 $41,850 5.5 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 220 $28.39 $30.19 $62,800 2.7 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 380 $26.69 $29.56 $61,490 2.6 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 130 $20.69 $24.96 $51,910 4.3 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 110 $22.49 $26.96 $56,090 4.8 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 80 $19.17 $24.17 $50,270 4.6 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 110 $23.24 $23.86 $49,620 3.1 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 170 $23.35 $25.85 $53,770 3.7 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 40 $12.18 $12.93 $26,900 3.9 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 90 (4) (4) $61,840 3.3 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 240 $28.42 $30.56 $63,570 4.1 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 100 $32.05 $34.24 $71,220 4.8 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 270 $13.45 $15.65 $32,560 5.2 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 230 $26.78 $28.44 $59,150 2.9 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 30 $40.76 $38.81 $80,720 5.6 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 170 $11.71 $15.00 $31,210 9.1 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 80 $16.11 $17.28 $35,950 2.6 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 2,550 $18.30 $19.84 $41,260 1.1 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 30 $25.00 $24.36 $50,660 2.9 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 110 $16.11 $18.32 $38,100 4.6 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 110 $16.09 $16.71 $34,760 1.9 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (6) $17.53 $18.46 $38,390 2.0 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 60 $19.96 $19.55 $40,660 4.3 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 170 $18.65 $19.88 $41,350 2.8 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 110 $16.71 $16.91 $35,160 5.5 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (6) $16.54 $18.48 $38,440 7.5 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 110 $15.67 $16.61 $34,550 3.2 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 80 $21.84 $22.97 $47,790 3.6 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 510 $17.74 $19.80 $41,190 2.7 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 60 $18.46 $21.17 $44,020 10.1 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 70 $23.33 $25.28 $52,590 3.9 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 40 $19.99 $19.36 $40,270 5.6 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 70 $13.51 $15.32 $31,860 4.2 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 40 $25.24 $26.32 $54,740 3.0 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 180 $21.17 $21.48 $44,680 3.3 %
 
Computer and Mathematical 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 Occupations 2,270 $18.36 $19.50 $40,570 8.1 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 400 $17.60 $18.53 $38,530 4.5 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications (6) $26.57 $28.72 $59,750 7.4 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 730 $11.64 $13.11 $27,270 5.1 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 250 $22.71 $22.74 $47,300 4.0 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 70 $20.27 $21.55 $44,820 7.6 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 140 $19.20 $19.64 $40,860 3.1 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 100 $20.85 $21.91 $45,580 3.4 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 120 $20.34 $22.44 $46,670 10.0 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 1,410 $18.75 $20.44 $42,510 3.5 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 50 $24.66 $26.70 $55,530 5.8 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 40 $15.20 $18.00 $37,450 12.3 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 220 $24.36 $26.64 $55,410 3.2 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 60 $26.45 $27.56 $57,320 4.1 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 70 $24.60 $25.11 $52,220 3.8 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 100 $13.50 $13.79 $28,670 3.0 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 70 $12.43 $12.79 $26,600 3.7 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 110 $13.72 $14.25 $29,650 4.7 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 260 $16.00 $16.59 $34,500 2.3 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 50 $15.40 $15.40 $32,020 1.9 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 30 $13.80 $14.79 $30,770 3.3 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 40 $11.21 $12.45 $25,890 3.1 %
 
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 1,010 $16.01 $18.53 $38,530 4.7 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 170 $16.28 $19.16 $39,850 2.2 %
  19-2031 Chemists 120 $20.47 $23.62 $49,120 9.1 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 40 $21.86 $23.07 $47,980 7.6 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 60 $19.55 $22.02 $45,810 6.9 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 240 $13.08 $13.41 $27,900 5.8 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 50 $17.43 $17.72 $36,850 2.9 %
 
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 1,380 $14.36 $14.31 $29,770 2.7 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 100 $16.24 $16.56 $34,450 5.9 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 110 $18.10 $18.21 $37,880 2.1 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 120 $13.18 $12.89 $26,820 3.1 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 150 $16.60 $17.09 $35,550 2.1 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 90 $16.29 $17.37 $36,140 6.1 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 90 $15.28 $15.57 $32,380 2.9 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 400 $9.46 $10.41 $21,650 6.1 %
 
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 440 $20.41 $27.59 $57,380 7.3 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 200 $35.39 $39.15 $81,440 8.0 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 140 $15.73 $16.55 $34,430 3.5 %
 
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 5,680 $16.12 $16.88 $35,110 4.9 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $61,340 1.8 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $48,870 1.5 %
  25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $60,950 2.2 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $55,080 4.4 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $52,750 1.7 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $51,920 1.6 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $55,690 7.0 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $45,390 2.8 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $45,260 1.6 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $41,390 1.7 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $44,470 4.1 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $42,340 1.3 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $44,290 1.8 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (6) (4) (4) $35,040 8.7 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 130 $21.09 $19.89 $41,380 5.0 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 310 $7.61 $7.98 $16,600 3.6 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 40 (4) (4) $30,390 7.3 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,330 (4) (4) $37,060 1.9 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 520 (4) (4) $36,760 2.6 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 80 (4) (4) $38,240 2.2 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 240 (4) (4) $38,000 2.6 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 80 (4) (4) $36,350 1.8 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 90 $9.15 $11.26 $23,420 9.9 %
  25-4021 Librarians 90 $18.62 $18.11 $37,680 2.8 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 120 $9.44 $10.38 $21,580 6.2 %
  25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors 110 $15.15 $17.33 $36,050 1.9 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 30 $20.25 $21.66 $45,050 5.3 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,030 (4) (4) $18,010 5.0 %
 
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 1,310 $12.63 $15.50 $32,230 7.0 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers (6) $11.73 $12.46 $25,920 5.4 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers (6) $7.94 $8.21 $17,080 6.8 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 100 $13.46 $14.54 $30,250 3.5 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 70 $16.31 $16.69 $34,710 6.4 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 90 (4) (4) $26,350 14.0 %
  27-3010 Announcers (6) $9.87 $11.19 $23,280 2.4 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 80 $11.51 $12.86 $26,760 9.7 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 100 $13.81 $16.24 $33,780 4.1 %
  27-3041 Editors 40 $12.97 $15.38 $31,980 9.7 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 30 $18.84 $18.73 $38,960 2.6 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 30 $19.50 $19.97 $41,540 6.0 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 40 $11.64 $12.71 $26,440 6.3 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 30 $15.38 $15.62 $32,490 4.8 %
  27-4021 Photographers 50 $9.88 $12.22 $25,420 9.9 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 50 $6.62 $8.30 $17,260 7.7 %
 
Healthcare Practitioners 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 Practitioners and Technical Occupations 5,860 $18.23 $21.42 $44,540 5.6 %
  29-1020 Dentists (6) (5) $58.49 $121,650 15.6 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 40 $30.02 $27.83 $57,900 27.5 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 220 $30.71 $31.20 $64,900 3.4 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 150 (5) $60.22 $125,270 16.5 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants (6) $28.42 $28.56 $59,400 2.4 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,120 $20.31 $20.78 $43,210 1.4 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 70 $20.34 $20.82 $43,300 4.5 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 70 $26.69 $27.45 $57,100 2.2 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 70 $16.07 $16.39 $34,080 2.1 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 110 $20.59 $20.98 $43,640 4.5 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 220 $16.88 $17.23 $35,840 2.7 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 180 $12.63 $13.24 $27,530 2.9 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 240 $24.08 $23.41 $48,690 3.0 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 120 $14.58 $16.85 $35,040 10.8 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 120 $10.79 $11.64 $24,220 5.3 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 120 $10.38 $10.59 $22,020 2.6 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 80 $11.91 $12.27 $25,520 1.4 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 30 $9.50 $10.14 $21,090 4.2 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 610 $13.11 $13.28 $27,630 1.7 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (6) $10.07 $10.66 $22,180 3.6 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 80 $9.18 $9.98 $20,760 8.0 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 2,760 $8.85 $9.40 $19,550 1.6 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 900 $8.11 $8.28 $17,210 1.8 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,100 $8.98 $9.20 $19,130 1.8 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 230 $12.61 $12.57 $26,140 3.4 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants (6) $11.12 $11.14 $23,170 4.1 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 140 $10.38 $11.03 $22,950 2.9 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 90 $8.60 $9.50 $19,760 6.6 %
 
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 1,220 $12.21 $13.47 $28,020 7.1 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 40 $25.17 $25.93 $53,940 2.2 %
  33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 80 $12.83 $13.55 $28,190 2.2 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 60 $20.53 $23.00 $47,830 2.2 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 260 $18.14 $17.86 $37,160 1.9 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 510 $7.83 $8.03 $16,700 3.1 %
 
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 10,300 $7.05 $7.90 $16,440 4.8 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 160 $8.96 $10.04 $20,880 5.7 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 880 $9.25 $10.21 $21,240 4.1 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 550 $6.91 $6.88 $14,310 2.3 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 360 $9.07 $8.93 $18,570 5.6 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 560 $8.15 $8.32 $17,300 1.7 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 160 $8.06 $8.40 $17,470 3.1 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 1,500 $11.69 $10.85 $22,560 11.1 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 740 $6.30 $6.44 $13,390 2.6 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,530 $6.84 $6.92 $14,400 2.5 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 620 $7.00 $7.19 $14,960 3.4 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,130 $6.32 $6.65 $13,830 2.4 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 180 $7.65 $7.97 $16,580 6.2 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 260 $6.51 $6.51 $13,550 1.9 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 350 $6.52 $6.60 $13,730 1.6 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 300 $6.39 $6.48 $13,480 2.2 %
 
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 3,480 $8.29 $9.17 $19,060 2.3 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 200 $10.62 $11.66 $24,250 3.0 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 30 $17.39 $17.11 $35,590 5.8 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,750 $8.51 $9.27 $19,280 2.7 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,010 $7.38 $7.45 $15,490 1.9 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 410 $8.70 $9.59 $19,960 2.9 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 2,430 $7.83 $8.69 $18,070 2.2 %
  39-1011 Gaming Supervisors 40 $10.04 $11.26 $23,420 8.1 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 80 $9.70 $10.11 $21,030 11.1 %
  39-3011 Gaming Dealers 250 $6.52 $7.72 $16,070 9.1 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 230 $7.55 $7.42 $15,430 3.7 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 400 $10.22 $10.39 $21,600 5.5 %
  39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops (6) $8.44 $8.92 $18,560 6.9 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 340 $6.61 $6.98 $14,510 2.6 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 170 $7.86 $7.84 $16,300 3.9 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 220 $8.48 $9.52 $19,790 2.7 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 140 $8.86 $10.25 $21,310 7.3 %
  39-9041 Residential Advisors 40 $10.28 $12.05 $25,070 6.4 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 11,930 $8.75 $12.27 $25,520 2.3 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,030 $13.44 $14.99 $31,190 2.7 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 240 $16.70 $21.30 $44,310 9.5 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 3,250 $7.27 $7.28 $15,130 1.2 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 440 $7.62 $8.61 $17,910 8.1 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 390 $11.79 $12.64 $26,280 2.3 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,410 $7.94 $9.68 $20,140 2.6 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 170 $13.65 $14.83 $30,850 6.5 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 330 $22.18 $26.04 $54,170 9.4 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 180 $20.19 $31.81 $66,160 20.5 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents (6) $12.55 $13.46 $27,990 4.9 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 320 $19.43 $22.80 $47,430 5.7 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,270 $17.14 $19.58 $40,720 3.0 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 110 $8.01 $9.66 $20,100 6.7 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 30 $14.18 $19.54 $40,650 6.0 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 280 $8.02 $8.53 $17,740 2.6 %
 
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 17,050 $10.78 $11.67 $24,280 1.3 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 910 $14.09 $15.28 $31,780 1.7 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 150 $9.23 $9.15 $19,030 1.5 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors (6) $13.52 $13.32 $27,710 6.5 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 390 $10.59 $11.36 $23,630 4.4 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,580 $11.39 $11.65 $24,230 1.1 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 120 $12.90 $13.01 $27,070 1.9 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 30 $11.50 $11.51 $23,930 2.1 %
  43-3071 Tellers 490 $9.02 $9.11 $18,950 1.7 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,600 $12.11 $13.42 $27,920 7.0 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 180 $9.56 $9.56 $19,880 2.7 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 230 $7.79 $8.06 $16,760 4.3 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 190 $9.32 $9.61 $19,980 2.1 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 220 $9.95 $10.72 $22,300 3.4 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 80 $11.81 $11.81 $24,560 4.9 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 300 $10.80 $11.34 $23,590 1.6 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 100 $12.98 $13.74 $28,570 2.8 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 950 $9.43 $9.31 $19,370 2.1 %
  43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 50 $13.78 $14.95 $31,100 6.5 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 40 $14.52 $14.61 $30,390 1.7 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 130 $14.28 $15.05 $31,310 2.4 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities (6) $19.61 $19.02 $39,560 3.3 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 130 $14.56 $15.49 $32,210 3.6 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 600 $10.24 $10.65 $22,160 2.2 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,300 $8.88 $9.87 $20,530 2.6 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (6) $7.62 $7.77 $16,150 3.4 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 890 $12.67 $13.77 $28,650 2.3 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 140 $11.66 $11.86 $24,670 2.4 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 210 $9.78 $9.85 $20,480 3.1 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,360 $10.78 $11.21 $23,320 2.2 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 140 $13.49 $14.14 $29,410 4.1 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 340 $9.78 $10.07 $20,940 3.6 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 90 $10.18 $10.76 $22,390 3.8 %
  43-9031 Desktop Publishers 50 $11.29 $11.77 $24,480 5.5 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 160 $10.18 $10.90 $22,670 6.0 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 50 $9.71 $9.95 $20,690 3.0 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,930 $10.12 $10.33 $21,480 0.9 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 90 $9.39 $9.67 $20,100 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 230 $10.80 $11.41 $23,730 3.4 %
  45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 40 $10.81 $11.13 $23,150 2.7 %
  45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 40 $10.21 $10.70 $22,260 5.4 %
 
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 4,920 $14.42 $15.48 $32,190 1.8 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 380 $19.54 $20.86 $43,380 2.6 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 630 $14.65 $14.83 $30,840 2.1 %
  47-2041 Carpet Installers 30 $9.90 $10.84 $22,540 6.6 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 180 $14.32 $14.22 $29,580 2.8 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 870 $11.04 $11.16 $23,210 1.9 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 60 $11.06 $13.41 $27,890 10.0 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 440 $15.04 $15.10 $31,410 1.6 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (6) $20.99 $20.38 $42,390 7.7 %
  47-2111 Electricians 520 $18.33 $18.07 $37,580 5.8 %
  47-2130 Insulation Workers 130 $11.86 $12.95 $26,930 8.9 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 180 $13.36 $14.41 $29,970 3.6 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers (6) $13.36 $14.52 $30,200 4.9 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 250 $20.18 $20.88 $43,440 6.3 %
  47-2181 Roofers 40 $12.84 $13.10 $27,260 3.3 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 260 $16.21 $16.00 $33,280 2.9 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers (6) $15.02 $15.00 $31,200 2.1 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters (6) $9.83 $10.00 $20,810 4.9 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 100 $11.35 $11.21 $23,320 7.7 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 40 $11.03 $11.27 $23,440 7.8 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 40 $19.92 $19.81 $41,190 1.8 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 40 $15.37 $15.34 $31,910 5.1 %
 
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 3,690 $14.35 $15.07 $31,350 1.3 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 390 $19.10 $19.55 $40,670 3.1 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 160 $14.65 $16.28 $33,870 12.2 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 50 $18.82 $18.87 $39,260 4.0 %
  49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 100 $17.32 $17.21 $35,790 2.8 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 180 $15.78 $16.24 $33,790 4.8 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 420 $14.34 $14.84 $30,870 2.6 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 410 $13.78 $13.59 $28,270 1.9 %
  49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 100 $13.83 $14.35 $29,850 6.2 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 140 $15.90 $16.25 $33,800 4.0 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 140 $9.16 $9.44 $19,640 3.7 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 90 $17.78 $18.73 $38,970 3.6 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics (6) $14.41 $14.37 $29,880 5.7 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 700 $12.72 $12.85 $26,730 1.6 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 30 $10.19 $11.25 $23,400 9.2 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (6) $20.83 $20.25 $42,110 6.9 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 40 $15.78 $15.60 $32,440 5.3 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 90 $11.16 $12.27 $25,520 2.7 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 5,640 $10.75 $11.53 $23,980 1.4 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 430 $15.12 $15.69 $32,640 4.3 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 160 $12.04 $11.86 $24,660 2.7 %
  51-2091 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (6) $12.73 $13.80 $28,700 12.4 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 810 $8.73 $9.09 $18,910 1.4 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 90 $10.75 $11.42 $23,750 1.9 %
  51-3092 Food Batchmakers 110 $7.90 $8.35 $17,370 5.0 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 290 $8.74 $9.30 $19,350 3.6 %
  51-4041 Machinists 180 $14.68 $14.36 $29,870 3.0 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 40 $17.54 $17.95 $37,330 4.4 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 420 $12.96 $13.18 $27,410 1.4 %
  51-5011 Bindery Workers (6) $8.37 $9.02 $18,770 8.7 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 40 $10.59 $11.57 $24,050 12.8 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 100 $9.71 $11.18 $23,260 4.6 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 170 $8.71 $8.45 $17,570 4.7 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 60 $9.42 $9.57 $19,900 3.3 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 150 $10.64 $10.60 $22,050 2.5 %
  51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood (6) $10.89 $11.17 $23,230 2.1 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing (6) $10.79 $10.56 $21,950 6.1 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 50 $15.83 $17.09 $35,540 3.2 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 60 $14.99 $15.75 $32,760 1.9 %
  51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $17.46 $16.36 $34,040 5.9 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 50 $12.00 $11.67 $24,280 2.2 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 120 $11.58 $12.71 $26,440 3.2 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 130 $10.50 $10.35 $21,530 4.3 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 90 $12.12 $11.84 $24,630 2.1 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 50 $8.97 $9.43 $19,610 2.5 %
  51-9191 Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 30 $8.69 $10.52 $21,890 17.9 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 60 $8.89 $9.15 $19,040 3.0 %
 
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 7,110 $10.63 $11.76 $24,470 2.4 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 170 $13.42 $15.28 $31,770 5.1 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 160 $18.91 $19.26 $40,060 5.0 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 310 $10.22 $10.24 $21,290 4.0 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 470 $7.18 $10.03 $20,870 6.6 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,670 $15.73 $15.74 $32,730 2.5 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 780 $9.71 $10.62 $22,090 7.3 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 110 $7.23 $7.32 $15,230 3.3 %
  53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 70 $7.01 $7.08 $14,730 3.5 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 160 $8.14 $8.43 $17,530 4.3 %
  53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 60 $11.24 $12.26 $25,510 6.6 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 40 $14.49 $14.84 $30,880 5.5 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators (6) $16.26 $16.37 $34,040 3.8 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 250 $11.28 $11.42 $23,750 3.6 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 390 $7.30 $7.89 $16,410 3.3 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,360 $9.64 $10.07 $20,950 2.4 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 40 $9.60 $9.74 $20,260 10.2 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 570 $7.05 $7.25 $15,090 2.6 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 100 $13.70 $13.70 $28,500 2.3 %

About 2001 National, State, and Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

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

(1) Data for detailed occupations does not sum to the totals because the totals include data for occupations not shown separately.

(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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Technical notes

List of Occupations in SOC Code Number Order

List of Occupations in Alphabetical Order

 

Last Modified Date: December 5, 2002