May 2004 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

NAICS 331000 - Primary Metal Manufacturing

These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in NAICS 331000 - Primary Metal Manufacturing.

These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

NAICS Industry 331000 - Primary Metal Manufacturing is part of: Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing.

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NAICS 331000 - Primary Metal Manufacturing

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All Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 463,290 100.00% $16.18 $18.28 $38,030 0.7 %
 
Management Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 17,780 3.84% $40.36 $45.18 $93,980 0.6 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 1,190 0.26% (5) $74.96 $155,910 1.4 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 4,910 1.06% $46.14 $51.92 $107,990 1.1 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 300 0.06% $43.93 $45.67 $95,000 2.5 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 1,100 0.24% $40.88 $43.75 $91,000 1.4 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 260 0.06% $34.64 $36.70 $76,340 3.7 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 400 0.09% $39.70 $39.34 $81,830 1.7 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 1,420 0.31% $39.53 $42.49 $88,380 1.6 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 380 0.08% $32.24 $33.80 $70,300 1.8 %
  11-3042 Training and Development Managers 40 0.01% $30.96 $32.77 $68,160 6.7 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 270 0.06% $37.02 $38.83 $80,770 2.8 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 4,630 1.00% $34.77 $37.21 $77,400 1.0 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 640 0.14% $32.79 $34.83 $72,450 1.3 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 220 0.05% $33.29 $34.74 $72,270 2.3 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 70 0.02% $34.99 $33.62 $69,930 6.7 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 1,360 0.29% $41.38 $42.93 $89,300 1.2 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 50 0.01% $63.01 $65.84 $136,960 12.8 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 490 0.11% $38.42 $38.95 $81,020 3.6 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 7,680 1.66% $24.99 $26.53 $55,180 1.3 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 100 0.02% $22.43 $23.08 $48,000 4.0 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 1,860 0.40% $22.23 $23.49 $48,860 0.9 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 140 0.03% $16.10 $18.86 $39,240 3.9 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 370 0.08% $23.39 $23.81 $49,520 1.5 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 120 0.03% $22.13 $23.50 $48,870 2.2 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 350 0.08% $24.43 $25.61 $53,260 1.7 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 320 0.07% $24.80 $24.85 $51,690 2.4 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 340 0.07% $24.95 $26.30 $54,700 2.6 %
  13-1081 Logisticians 240 0.05% $27.66 $28.55 $59,390 2.7 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 200 0.04% $34.38 $36.78 $76,510 3.1 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 970 0.21% $30.67 $31.98 $66,520 3.0 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 2,320 0.50% $25.26 $26.72 $55,570 0.9 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 110 0.02% $29.86 $29.27 $60,880 2.5 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 40 0.01% $25.10 $24.98 $51,960 3.9 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 120 0.03% $29.27 $29.76 $61,900 3.1 %
  13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 60 0.01% $30.85 $33.66 $70,000 5.4 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 2,570 0.55% $27.51 $28.18 $58,610 1.3 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 540 0.12% $26.47 $27.05 $56,260 1.2 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 170 0.04% $31.41 $32.58 $67,760 3.1 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 260 0.06% $33.02 $33.55 $69,780 3.1 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 340 0.07% $19.89 $20.87 $43,400 1.8 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 530 0.11% $30.84 $30.82 $64,100 2.6 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 60 0.01% $27.15 $28.22 $58,700 3.3 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 390 0.08% $27.50 $27.38 $56,940 1.4 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 110 0.02% $24.09 $24.97 $51,940 2.8 %
  15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 130 0.03% $26.96 $29.69 $61,760 7.8 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 16,050 3.46% $27.16 $27.96 $58,160 1.1 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 190 0.04% $31.40 $32.42 $67,430 3.2 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 50 0.01% $28.69 $31.53 $65,590 3.8 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 600 0.13% $32.54 $33.09 $68,830 2.1 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 220 0.05% $34.40 $34.82 $72,430 2.8 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 690 0.15% $31.44 $31.55 $65,630 3.6 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 230 0.05% $29.12 $29.64 $61,650 1.7 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 3,300 0.71% $29.28 $29.93 $62,250 1.4 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 2,120 0.46% $30.39 $31.26 $65,020 1.3 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 2,620 0.57% $29.45 $30.15 $62,710 1.2 %
  17-2199 Engineers, All Other 1,250 0.27% $34.07 $34.10 $70,920 3.0 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 100 0.02% $18.94 $19.91 $41,410 5.1 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 80 0.02% $21.76 $22.51 $46,820 3.3 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 520 0.11% $19.74 $20.55 $42,740 1.9 %
  17-3019 Drafters, All Other 80 0.02% $17.21 $17.41 $36,220 2.8 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 940 0.20% $21.53 $22.21 $46,200 3.3 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 100 0.02% $20.14 $21.14 $43,970 5.1 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 160 0.03% $19.13 $19.91 $41,410 3.6 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 1,220 0.26% $17.71 $18.91 $39,330 2.1 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 440 0.09% $20.52 $21.08 $43,840 2.6 %
  17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 1,120 0.24% $19.80 $20.66 $42,970 3.0 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 2,540 0.55% $21.55 $24.79 $51,560 4.5 %
  19-2031 Chemists 440 0.09% $29.37 $29.92 $62,220 3.9 %
  19-2032 Materials Scientists 270 0.06% $42.57 $39.97 $83,130 9.8 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 30 0.01% $33.23 $33.91 $70,540 6.6 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 140 0.03% $30.27 $33.77 $70,250 8.3 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 1,250 0.27% $19.30 $19.46 $40,480 3.8 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 130 0.03% $17.04 $17.31 $36,000 2.7 %
  19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 190 0.04% $20.08 $20.50 $42,630 3.3 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 190 0.04% $23.42 $23.87 $49,660 3.4 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 120 0.03% $27.03 $26.56 $55,250 4.7 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 530 0.11% $21.91 $22.90 $47,630 1.9 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 100 0.02% $23.15 $22.72 $47,250 2.3 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 280 0.06% $23.57 $24.24 $50,410 2.0 %
  29-9012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 90 0.02% $17.96 $18.97 $39,460 2.4 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 820 0.18% $12.62 $13.44 $27,950 1.7 %
  33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 30 0.01% $20.23 $19.80 $41,180 4.1 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 760 0.16% $12.30 $12.95 $26,940 1.7 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 2,580 0.56% $11.61 $12.42 $25,820 1.5 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 30 0.01% $24.01 $23.78 $49,470 5.7 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,450 0.53% $11.43 $12.22 $25,410 1.6 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 90 0.02% $13.86 $13.65 $28,380 2.2 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 6,060 1.31% $25.85 $28.20 $58,660 1.5 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 460 0.10% $35.68 $37.50 $78,000 3.1 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 60 0.01% $18.81 $20.25 $42,120 7.4 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 700 0.15% $30.18 $32.23 $67,040 4.3 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 4,390 0.95% $24.63 $26.79 $55,720 1.6 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers 270 0.06% $30.46 $32.05 $66,660 3.2 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 40 0.01% $12.53 $14.43 $30,010 9.1 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 70 0.02% $19.94 $22.70 $47,220 9.5 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 33,360 7.20% $15.31 $16.17 $33,640 1.0 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,940 0.42% $21.91 $23.85 $49,600 1.2 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 140 0.03% $11.48 $11.99 $24,930 2.2 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 970 0.21% $13.58 $13.95 $29,010 1.5 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 3,180 0.69% $14.38 $14.78 $30,740 0.9 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 1,060 0.23% $14.89 $15.22 $31,650 0.8 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 220 0.05% $14.53 $15.29 $31,810 1.7 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 30 0.01% $16.10 $16.55 $34,430 3.5 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 2,270 0.49% $17.07 $17.49 $36,380 1.2 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 80 0.02% $12.37 $13.04 $27,130 8.9 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 300 0.06% $14.04 $14.77 $30,730 2.1 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 990 0.21% $15.47 $16.20 $33,690 1.0 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 370 0.08% $11.48 $11.63 $24,190 1.3 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 60 0.01% $16.30 $16.13 $33,550 3.7 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 50 0.01% $13.94 $14.88 $30,960 4.5 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 5,780 1.25% $19.83 $19.92 $41,420 2.0 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 5,720 1.23% $13.69 $14.14 $29,410 0.7 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 2,500 0.54% $14.03 $14.25 $29,640 1.0 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 600 0.13% $14.92 $15.55 $32,350 2.4 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 2,010 0.43% $16.99 $17.67 $36,760 1.1 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,430 0.31% $13.21 $13.54 $28,160 1.3 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 80 0.02% $16.24 $16.28 $33,870 3.1 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 140 0.03% $12.13 $12.14 $25,250 2.9 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 3,160 0.68% $12.18 $12.78 $26,580 1.5 %
  43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 80 0.02% $16.51 $18.93 $39,380 4.8 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 13,620 2.94% $21.34 $22.01 $45,790 1.6 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 490 0.11% $26.89 $26.90 $55,950 2.5 %
  47-2011 Boilermakers 70 0.02% $20.30 $19.86 $41,310 3.0 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 1,170 0.25% $24.57 $24.29 $50,530 6.2 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 320 0.07% $18.34 $19.28 $40,100 6.4 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 190 0.04% $20.04 $19.33 $40,210 5.4 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 350 0.08% $17.90 $18.01 $37,460 3.2 %
  47-2111 Electricians 8,200 1.77% $21.47 $22.35 $46,480 1.5 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 330 0.07% $18.28 $18.29 $38,040 3.7 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers 90 0.02% $20.86 $20.66 $42,970 4.8 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 740 0.16% $21.44 $22.85 $47,530 4.2 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 610 0.13% $18.20 $17.77 $36,960 6.6 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 390 0.08% $20.72 $19.99 $41,580 6.3 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 40 0.01% $17.26 $18.52 $38,530 7.5 %
  47-3019 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other 40 0.01% $15.90 $15.74 $32,740 6.7 %
  47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other 40 0.01% $17.07 $19.23 $40,000 11.4 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 45,700 9.86% $19.17 $19.91 $41,410 1.0 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 4,620 1.00% $26.72 $27.34 $56,870 1.2 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 40 0.01% $19.87 $20.37 $42,370 3.9 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 260 0.06% $19.21 $19.53 $40,610 3.6 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 180 0.04% $19.03 $19.31 $40,160 4.2 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 260 0.06% $18.50 $19.37 $40,280 2.8 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 660 0.14% $20.45 $20.84 $43,350 2.7 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 180 0.04% $19.11 $19.40 $40,350 2.6 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 8,450 1.82% $19.22 $19.26 $40,060 1.5 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 19,710 4.25% $17.86 $18.51 $38,510 1.6 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 2,860 0.62% $17.28 $17.73 $36,870 1.8 %
  49-9044 Millwrights 4,900 1.06% $20.21 $21.63 $44,990 2.4 %
  49-9045 Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons 2,230 0.48% $18.39 $18.95 $39,430 3.1 %
  49-9069 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other 150 0.03% $24.46 $24.40 $50,760 4.4 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 600 0.13% $14.15 $15.08 $31,360 5.5 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 470 0.10% $21.98 $21.35 $44,400 3.8 %
 
Production Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 267,550 57.75% $14.75 $15.66 $32,560 0.7 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 21,850 4.72% $22.69 $23.56 $49,010 0.6 %
  51-2021 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 2,080 0.45% $14.27 $14.21 $29,550 2.0 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 640 0.14% $10.34 $11.82 $24,580 9.1 %
  51-2031 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers 50 0.01% $15.73 $15.81 $32,890 6.7 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 1,170 0.25% $13.67 $14.21 $29,560 2.6 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 10,630 2.29% $12.59 $13.24 $27,540 3.1 %
  51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 1,700 0.37% $13.45 $15.42 $32,070 7.4 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 5,300 1.14% $14.54 $14.74 $30,660 1.2 %
  51-4012 Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers 480 0.10% $17.64 $18.66 $38,820 2.5 %
  51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 16,150 3.49% $14.55 $14.59 $30,350 1.1 %
  51-4022 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2,370 0.51% $14.37 $15.11 $31,420 2.6 %
  51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 11,360 2.45% $16.64 $17.08 $35,520 1.2 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 16,870 3.64% $12.90 $13.27 $27,610 0.9 %
  51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2,920 0.63% $15.24 $15.82 $32,910 8.2 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 12,040 2.60% $13.36 $14.01 $29,140 1.2 %
  51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 3,480 0.75% $14.46 $15.50 $32,230 2.5 %
  51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2,540 0.55% $15.42 $15.67 $32,590 1.5 %
  51-4041 Machinists 7,850 1.69% $17.02 $17.10 $35,570 1.4 %
  51-4051 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders 13,960 3.01% $15.86 $16.21 $33,720 1.0 %
  51-4052 Pourers and Casters, Metal 12,220 2.64% $14.07 $14.88 $30,950 1.1 %
  51-4061 Model Makers, Metal and Plastic 460 0.10% $16.71 $17.50 $36,390 2.7 %
  51-4062 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 1,870 0.40% $17.17 $18.54 $38,560 3.6 %
  51-4071 Foundry Mold and Coremakers 12,600 2.72% $13.29 $14.19 $29,510 2.4 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 15,160 3.27% $14.27 $14.96 $31,120 1.6 %
  51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 6,140 1.33% $13.95 $14.58 $30,330 3.3 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 4,390 0.95% $18.22 $19.10 $39,730 1.8 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 6,530 1.41% $14.78 $15.34 $31,910 1.3 %
  51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,900 0.41% $14.81 $16.00 $33,280 4.4 %
  51-4191 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 4,710 1.02% $15.53 $15.79 $32,850 1.6 %
  51-4192 Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 390 0.08% $16.33 $18.02 $37,480 5.1 %
  51-4193 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 3,080 0.66% $15.66 $15.98 $33,240 2.2 %
  51-4194 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 2,640 0.57% $13.81 $15.51 $32,250 4.9 %
  51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other 5,140 1.11% $18.65 $18.44 $38,350 3.4 %
  51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 0.01% $9.63 $9.94 $20,680 6.8 %
  51-6064 Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 0.02% $14.58 $14.67 $30,520 3.5 %
  51-6091 Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 110 0.02% $12.43 $13.03 $27,100 6.8 %
  51-7032 Patternmakers, Wood 110 0.02% $16.10 $16.89 $35,130 2.7 %
  51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 210 0.05% $10.38 $9.99 $20,790 9.1 %
  51-8012 Power Distributors and Dispatchers 40 0.01% $19.94 $20.08 $41,760 7.2 %
  51-8013 Power Plant Operators 60 0.01% $20.51 $21.28 $44,260 4.3 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 240 0.05% $21.89 $22.87 $47,580 3.0 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 380 0.08% $16.18 $17.21 $35,810 2.7 %
  51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators 110 0.02% $16.47 $17.43 $36,250 3.8 %
  51-8099 Plant and System Operators, All Other 160 0.03% $19.78 $20.33 $42,280 5.0 %
  51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 350 0.08% $16.77 $16.81 $34,970 3.4 %
  51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 630 0.14% $15.10 $15.26 $31,740 3.3 %
  51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 960 0.21% $13.14 $13.78 $28,670 2.2 %
  51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 5,190 1.12% $12.11 $12.49 $25,980 1.4 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 600 0.13% $15.14 $15.49 $32,220 2.5 %
  51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 130 0.03% $11.96 $11.60 $24,130 4.7 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 690 0.15% $12.88 $13.22 $27,490 4.6 %
  51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 810 0.17% $12.78 $13.64 $28,370 4.7 %
  51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 2,920 0.63% $16.22 $16.75 $34,840 3.3 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 15,730 3.40% $14.97 $15.65 $32,560 1.1 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 2,230 0.48% $12.79 $13.06 $27,160 1.5 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2,460 0.53% $13.17 $13.56 $28,210 1.9 %
  51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 90 0.02% $11.30 $12.63 $26,270 7.1 %
  51-9191 Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 30 0.01% $13.76 $13.95 $29,030 2.8 %
  51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 540 0.12% $14.36 $15.24 $31,710 3.6 %
  51-9194 Etchers and Engravers 40 0.01% $14.64 $13.66 $28,410 5.6 %
  51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 420 0.09% $12.68 $13.86 $28,830 5.0 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 14,390 3.11% $11.55 $12.21 $25,390 1.4 %
  51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 6,860 1.48% $15.71 $16.45 $34,220 2.9 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 46,210 9.97% $14.17 $15.03 $31,270 1.3 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 1,100 0.24% $20.66 $21.59 $44,910 1.3 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 460 0.10% $21.76 $23.39 $48,650 2.6 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 2,340 0.51% $16.62 $16.87 $35,100 1.5 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 470 0.10% $12.90 $13.65 $28,400 2.3 %
  53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 90 0.02% $16.51 $17.72 $36,850 5.2 %
  53-4011 Locomotive Engineers (7) (7) $20.25 $22.37 $46,520 4.8 %
  53-4013 Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers 740 0.16% $17.81 $18.70 $38,900 2.8 %
  53-4099 Rail Transportation Workers, All Other 40 0.01% $20.03 $22.86 $47,540 7.5 %
  53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 460 0.10% $14.57 $14.87 $30,920 6.1 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 7,790 1.68% $16.42 $17.19 $35,760 1.8 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 130 0.03% $18.39 $16.90 $35,160 3.8 %
  53-7041 Hoist and Winch Operators 420 0.09% $20.61 $19.89 $41,380 5.0 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 9,790 2.11% $13.91 $14.47 $30,090 1.1 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 480 0.10% $22.10 $19.03 $39,570 6.8 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 12,790 2.76% $13.00 $13.94 $29,000 2.5 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 3,460 0.75% $12.47 $13.12 $27,290 3.3 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 4,520 0.98% $11.05 $11.64 $24,210 2.3 %
  53-7072 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers 60 0.01% $19.75 $18.92 $39,360 5.1 %
  53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 620 0.13% $15.09 $15.52 $32,270 2.9 %

About May 2004 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

(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.

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

(7) Estimates not released.



Other OES estimates and related information:

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List of Occupations in SOC Code Number Order

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Last Modified Date: June 02, 2005