November 2003 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, 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 106,780 $11.57 $14.40 $29,940 2.9 %
 
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 3,860 $28.05 $32.48 $67,550 1.8 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 50 (5) $77.15 $160,480 5.2 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,430 $28.41 $34.94 $72,670 3.2 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 60 $30.22 $34.90 $72,590 8.3 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 230 $34.27 $37.62 $78,240 7.5 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 140 $21.96 $25.48 $53,000 6.3 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 80 $33.42 $34.91 $72,620 2.9 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 270 $30.42 $33.14 $68,930 3.2 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 80 $26.80 $30.51 $63,470 4.2 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 100 $31.91 $35.20 $73,210 4.8 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 60 $22.43 $24.06 $50,040 4.8 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 90 $28.90 $30.26 $62,940 2.8 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 100 $27.22 $29.83 $62,040 3.6 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 50 $15.03 $16.95 $35,250 5.4 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 230 (4) (4) $55,770 3.1 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 70 $39.58 $41.83 $87,010 3.7 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers (7) $19.54 $19.89 $41,370 4.6 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 50 $16.42 $17.72 $36,860 6.4 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 170 $30.67 $31.50 $65,530 2.7 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 50 $16.38 $22.40 $46,580 12.4 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 80 $24.50 $25.28 $52,580 3.0 %
 
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 2,830 $20.46 $22.07 $45,910 2.6 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 50 $18.80 $21.73 $45,190 10.9 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 140 $22.54 $22.89 $47,610 3.4 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 70 $20.95 $22.10 $45,960 5.9 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 60 $18.37 $18.81 $39,130 5.2 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 60 $21.81 $21.95 $45,650 3.5 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 70 $14.28 $14.48 $30,110 3.2 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 480 $15.49 $17.30 $35,990 2.5 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 170 $24.64 $25.48 $53,000 2.1 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 370 $21.48 $24.40 $50,750 4.8 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 110 $22.85 $23.85 $49,610 3.5 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts (7) $35.33 $45.29 $94,210 14.9 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 50 $21.49 $21.33 $44,360 12.1 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 170 $19.81 $23.46 $48,790 12.9 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 50 $19.53 $21.09 $43,860 8.9 %
 
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 940 $23.74 $24.81 $51,610 3.2 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 100 $23.64 $25.60 $53,250 4.8 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 190 $15.53 $16.40 $34,120 3.1 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 300 $26.72 $26.82 $55,780 2.4 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 30 $22.55 $24.16 $50,260 6.8 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 100 $22.01 $24.63 $51,240 4.3 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 80 $24.45 $24.37 $50,690 5.6 %
 
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 1,060 $23.95 $25.47 $52,980 4.2 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 40 $17.50 $17.13 $35,620 4.8 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 130 $30.41 $35.11 $73,030 10.1 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 30 $24.73 $25.48 $53,010 2.8 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 90 $35.40 $34.29 $71,310 3.5 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 60 $30.69 $32.08 $66,720 3.4 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 50 $19.43 $19.80 $41,190 9.0 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 110 $15.33 $15.33 $31,880 1.6 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 110 $21.67 $21.36 $44,440 2.2 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 90 $25.49 $25.10 $52,210 2.0 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 50 $11.93 $11.70 $24,340 3.6 %
 
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 520 $22.23 $23.85 $49,610 6.0 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 50 $19.54 $21.31 $44,320 1.5 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 90 $22.63 $25.05 $52,110 7.6 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 30 $17.35 $17.16 $35,690 1.8 %
 
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 1,750 $15.79 $16.26 $33,830 2.6 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 220 $18.96 $19.07 $39,670 4.2 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 40 $16.57 $17.38 $36,140 2.0 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 200 $13.90 $14.45 $30,050 2.8 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 160 $19.61 $19.45 $40,460 4.7 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 90 $20.22 $20.40 $42,420 2.6 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 90 $15.52 $15.71 $32,670 2.2 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 370 $11.33 $11.73 $24,400 4.5 %
 
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 630 $15.03 $21.36 $44,440 5.5 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 180 $37.14 $38.90 $80,920 6.7 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 230 $12.83 $13.34 $27,740 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 9,920 $14.09 $15.36 $31,950 5.3 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 150 (4) (4) $68,980 10.4 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 640 $6.74 $7.56 $15,720 3.9 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 290 (4) (4) $37,290 2.2 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,600 (4) (4) $36,340 1.7 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 510 (4) (4) $34,600 4.6 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 40 (4) (4) $38,460 3.8 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 540 (4) (4) $35,720 1.6 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 140 (4) (4) $39,570 1.5 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 290 (4) (4) $35,370 2.5 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 100 (4) (4) $34,710 4.6 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (7) (4) (4) $38,180 3.5 %
  25-4021 Librarians 170 $19.94 $19.63 $40,830 3.4 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 120 $24.83 $24.43 $50,810 2.8 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,740 (4) (4) $15,370 1.3 %
 
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 670 $14.04 $15.22 $31,660 5.8 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 40 $7.94 $8.87 $18,450 13.9 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 50 $14.13 $14.31 $29,760 4.3 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 50 $10.94 $12.06 $25,080 7.3 %
  27-3010 Announcers 70 $7.20 $8.96 $18,630 15.9 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 60 $15.10 $16.20 $33,690 5.3 %
  27-4021 Photographers 40 $10.83 $16.66 $34,650 21.7 %
 
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 5,880 $20.43 $26.90 $55,960 7.7 %
  29-1020 Dentists 70 $67.48 $66.38 $138,060 9.6 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 40 $16.39 $18.99 $39,490 7.8 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 170 $37.98 $37.07 $77,100 3.3 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 170 $67.34 $73.11 $152,060 17.6 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 90 $35.19 $37.02 $77,000 2.1 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,900 $22.73 $23.16 $48,180 2.3 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 40 $27.77 $29.21 $60,760 6.1 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 70 $28.77 $27.47 $57,140 4.2 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 70 $21.35 $23.58 $49,050 4.0 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 50 $30.07 $38.76 $80,610 27.9 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 160 $13.65 $13.77 $28,640 2.9 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 220 $24.02 $22.74 $47,310 6.7 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 60 $17.28 $17.37 $36,140 5.2 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 60 $24.95 $33.36 $69,390 23.9 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 210 $18.79 $19.47 $40,490 5.0 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 270 $12.58 $12.30 $25,590 4.5 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (7) $9.58 $9.82 $20,420 15.4 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 760 $14.85 $14.62 $30,410 2.1 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 140 $12.72 $12.78 $26,580 4.6 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (7) $12.78 $13.14 $27,320 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 3,590 $8.93 $9.87 $20,520 3.3 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 540 $7.98 $8.04 $16,720 1.7 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,850 $8.73 $9.28 $19,310 2.6 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 340 $12.46 $12.33 $25,650 4.9 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 230 $8.63 $8.98 $18,670 4.9 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 40 $6.82 $7.51 $15,620 5.2 %
 
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 3,030 $13.26 $13.10 $27,240 6.9 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 200 $20.73 $22.42 $46,630 4.6 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 530 $13.09 $12.36 $25,710 10.6 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 60 $20.09 $22.17 $46,110 1.8 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 610 $15.71 $16.13 $33,550 2.8 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 1,070 $7.41 $8.49 $17,660 5.8 %
 
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 9,720 $6.73 $7.53 $15,670 1.7 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 120 $12.14 $12.13 $25,240 4.4 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 850 $11.06 $12.80 $26,630 8.5 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 610 $6.31 $6.26 $13,030 2.4 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 260 $8.51 $9.68 $20,140 6.1 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 350 $7.70 $8.09 $16,830 4.2 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (7) $7.72 $7.56 $15,720 4.3 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 370 $7.41 $7.59 $15,800 2.3 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 270 $6.73 $7.91 $16,460 10.6 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 3,360 $6.57 $6.89 $14,330 2.7 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (7) $6.57 $6.63 $13,790 3.3 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,280 $6.41 $6.57 $13,670 2.1 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (7) $6.44 $6.44 $13,390 3.2 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 230 $6.92 $7.14 $14,850 2.3 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 210 $6.43 $6.54 $13,600 3.6 %
 
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 4,060 $7.67 $8.23 $17,120 2.9 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 230 $8.73 $10.14 $21,090 3.8 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 90 $10.75 $12.31 $25,590 6.6 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,880 $8.06 $8.38 $17,420 3.6 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,110 $6.49 $6.63 $13,790 2.7 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 100 $12.69 $12.80 $26,630 4.8 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 630 $8.33 $8.46 $17,600 3.1 %
 
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 2,220 $7.63 $8.46 $17,600 2.6 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 100 $14.11 $15.51 $32,260 7.3 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 90 $7.04 $7.19 $14,950 2.9 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 50 $6.51 $6.62 $13,770 2.9 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 260 $6.40 $6.63 $13,790 2.7 %
  39-5011 Barbers (7) $6.60 $7.09 $14,740 3.5 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 140 $8.22 $8.78 $18,260 5.4 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 500 $7.14 $7.33 $15,240 4.3 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides (7) $7.91 $7.94 $16,510 2.5 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 120 $13.71 $13.51 $28,100 10.0 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 150 $9.13 $10.16 $21,130 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 12,060 $8.68 $11.56 $24,040 3.1 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,230 $13.29 $14.98 $31,160 4.0 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 400 $20.65 $23.67 $49,230 5.2 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 3,480 $6.68 $6.96 $14,480 1.3 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 350 $8.44 $9.58 $19,930 6.1 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 300 $10.70 $12.67 $26,360 4.4 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 4,210 $8.39 $10.01 $20,830 4.0 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 160 $20.63 $21.08 $43,860 10.2 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 110 $13.77 $19.67 $40,920 14.0 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 30 $32.95 $34.83 $72,460 20.2 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 320 $13.02 $14.97 $31,140 9.2 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 700 $16.93 $20.21 $42,030 6.4 %
  41-9021 Real Estate Brokers 160 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 80 $13.56 $14.62 $30,410 8.1 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers 30 $26.23 $26.31 $54,720 4.2 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 100 $8.00 $8.20 $17,060 3.4 %
 
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 18,440 $11.27 $12.27 $25,530 3.7 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,270 $15.85 $17.26 $35,900 4.2 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 230 $9.09 $9.29 $19,330 2.4 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 220 $11.79 $12.13 $25,230 3.3 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 560 $12.12 $12.36 $25,700 3.2 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,320 $12.35 $13.23 $27,520 3.9 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 130 $13.77 $13.63 $28,350 2.1 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 110 $15.17 $14.82 $30,830 3.5 %
  43-3071 Tellers 320 $9.66 $9.47 $19,700 3.2 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,780 $9.70 $10.22 $21,250 4.5 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 220 $8.54 $9.14 $19,010 3.5 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 260 $8.00 $7.95 $16,540 5.6 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 60 $8.40 $9.41 $19,570 1.8 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 120 $12.34 $12.54 $26,090 2.0 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 240 $11.34 $12.14 $25,250 9.3 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 190 $14.07 $14.04 $29,210 3.0 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 630 $9.12 $9.54 $19,840 5.7 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 110 $9.81 $10.26 $21,340 3.4 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 30 $9.31 $10.07 $20,940 3.1 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 90 $12.52 $13.80 $28,690 4.9 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 90 $19.82 $20.09 $41,790 (7)
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 340 $20.12 $20.05 $41,710 (7)
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 380 $19.00 $18.11 $37,670 (7)
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 250 $16.33 $17.78 $36,990 4.8 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 580 $11.91 $12.33 $25,650 4.7 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,670 $8.77 $9.30 $19,340 5.5 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 750 $13.10 $13.64 $28,380 3.8 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 90 $9.74 $10.03 $20,870 8.4 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 480 $9.19 $9.56 $19,890 4.4 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 980 $11.26 $11.85 $24,640 3.7 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 90 $10.87 $12.93 $26,900 4.2 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 440 $12.10 $12.10 $25,170 3.8 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 60 $13.58 $14.40 $29,960 5.1 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 50 $12.59 $12.45 $25,890 3.4 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,750 $10.16 $10.38 $21,600 3.2 %
 
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 4,170 $13.14 $13.92 $28,950 2.4 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 500 $19.88 $19.72 $41,010 3.4 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 80 $18.50 $17.70 $36,810 4.1 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 340 $13.40 $13.26 $27,590 2.3 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 210 $14.22 $13.80 $28,700 4.0 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 740 $9.68 $10.21 $21,240 4.4 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 210 $13.41 $14.38 $29,910 1.8 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 30 $12.42 $12.12 $25,200 7.2 %
  47-2111 Electricians 420 $18.46 $19.20 $39,940 5.9 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 160 $10.79 $11.17 $23,230 2.1 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 290 $15.55 $15.21 $31,630 3.4 %
  47-2181 Roofers (7) $11.82 $11.55 $24,020 4.6 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 190 $10.27 $10.03 $20,850 14.9 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 70 $14.79 $14.83 $30,840 2.4 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 100 $8.26 $8.60 $17,890 7.2 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 180 $10.30 $10.22 $21,270 3.3 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 70 $21.07 $21.95 $45,650 3.7 %
 
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 5,510 $15.73 $16.15 $33,590 2.5 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 410 $22.36 $22.91 $47,650 2.3 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 40 $13.66 $13.91 $28,930 2.0 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 280 $20.06 $19.36 $40,270 6.2 %
  49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (7) $12.18 $12.28 $25,530 5.3 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 40 $20.44 $20.95 $43,570 2.2 %
  49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 80 $19.57 $19.18 $39,900 3.2 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 120 $16.81 $18.61 $38,710 9.2 %
  49-3022 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 110 $9.01 $10.75 $22,350 18.7 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 830 $13.99 $15.63 $32,510 5.9 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 200 $16.70 $17.34 $36,060 5.5 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 160 $8.57 $9.54 $19,840 5.6 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 220 $13.46 $14.52 $30,190 11.3 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 120 $19.69 $19.34 $40,230 2.6 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,550 $14.81 $15.33 $31,900 4.6 %
  49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 90 $12.36 $12.95 $26,940 6.6 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 220 $9.46 $9.89 $20,570 3.6 %
 
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 8,660 $12.53 $14.06 $29,250 9.8 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 480 $22.03 $20.83 $43,330 4.8 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 2,200 $10.06 $10.70 $22,270 5.5 %
  51-3011 Bakers 70 $7.92 $8.32 $17,310 4.1 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 90 $13.12 $13.11 $27,270 6.1 %
  51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 30 $6.74 $7.15 $14,870 10.8 %
  51-3092 Food Batchmakers 30 $9.97 $10.75 $22,360 2.6 %
  51-4041 Machinists 50 $12.41 $13.50 $28,090 5.9 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 90 $12.99 $13.30 $27,660 4.5 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 30 $12.47 $13.97 $29,060 6.9 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 60 $12.46 $12.36 $25,710 2.3 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 260 $6.70 $7.09 $14,740 4.0 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (7) $6.44 $6.58 $13,680 5.2 %
  51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 40 $10.39 $10.45 $21,740 2.3 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 30 $8.64 $11.49 $23,890 9.1 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 80 $16.43 $15.87 $33,010 2.7 %
  51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators 110 $19.45 $19.35 $40,260 3.5 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $13.89 $14.98 $31,150 14.1 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 510 $18.24 $16.27 $33,850 6.2 %
  51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 40 $17.05 $15.97 $33,220 9.8 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 70 $8.52 $9.28 $19,300 5.6 %
 
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 7,240 $10.38 $11.90 $24,750 2.9 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 120 $16.43 $17.43 $36,240 4.2 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 290 $18.22 $19.84 $41,280 4.1 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 200 $12.16 $13.55 $28,180 6.7 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 260 $8.80 $8.63 $17,940 3.3 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 870 $9.32 $10.19 $21,190 8.0 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 880 $14.16 $14.92 $31,040 3.9 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 870 $11.70 $13.64 $28,360 7.3 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 70 $8.12 $8.22 $17,110 2.6 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators (7) $13.10 $13.73 $28,560 10.3 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 860 $11.39 $11.14 $23,170 2.7 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 330 $7.02 $7.72 $16,070 3.1 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,660 $9.21 $9.93 $20,650 4.3 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 310 $7.66 $7.95 $16,530 3.8 %

About November 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 median wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.

(7) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: November 24, 2004