November 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Salinas, CA 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 Salinas, CA MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in California. 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 Salinas, CA 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 154,260 $12.96 $17.61 $36,640 2.6 %
 
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 6,280 $36.47 $41.43 $86,170 2.2 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 300 (5) $74.39 $154,740 3.5 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,890 $40.63 $46.73 $97,210 2.2 %
  11-1031 Legislators 40 (4) (4) $41,560 7.1 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 50 $33.19 $35.18 $73,170 5.9 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 180 $47.61 $50.63 $105,310 5.9 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 340 $38.02 $45.91 $95,490 7.5 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 50 $35.47 $38.48 $80,030 6.1 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 190 $27.02 $30.74 $63,930 3.3 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 180 $41.33 $43.73 $90,960 7.3 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 410 $42.81 $44.39 $92,340 3.6 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 60 $32.84 $35.49 $73,810 6.3 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 40 $41.81 $42.39 $88,160 4.6 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 100 $51.35 $53.35 $110,970 9.4 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 40 $33.78 $34.16 $71,050 4.4 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 80 $30.89 $33.75 $70,200 4.6 %
  11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 70 $30.05 $34.90 $72,600 5.6 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers (7) $21.68 $29.73 $61,830 18.5 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 60 $20.95 $22.99 $47,820 9.8 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 240 (4) (4) $90,520 3.5 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 150 $39.02 $40.36 $83,950 2.4 %
  11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 30 $64.18 $65.83 $136,920 11.1 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 60 $51.68 $55.39 $115,210 6.8 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 320 $19.53 $21.02 $43,730 3.1 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 90 $37.15 $34.70 $72,170 5.7 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 180 $36.55 $37.95 $78,940 6.0 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 60 $43.03 $41.11 $85,510 7.5 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 290 $20.52 $19.72 $41,020 5.7 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 130 $21.79 $23.88 $49,660 6.1 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 290 $37.00 $37.56 $78,120 2.2 %
 
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 4,440 $26.16 $28.52 $59,330 1.8 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products (7) $27.31 $27.27 $56,710 8.5 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 90 $18.24 $20.50 $42,630 5.1 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 180 $22.36 $23.61 $49,110 2.8 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (7) $23.25 $24.31 $50,560 4.0 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 150 $29.10 $29.65 $61,660 5.5 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 180 $30.30 $31.64 $65,800 5.0 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 70 $25.64 $29.47 $61,290 9.7 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (7) $24.47 $25.17 $52,360 1.8 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 160 $23.31 $23.01 $47,870 3.6 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 180 $26.66 $27.32 $56,830 3.9 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 330 $26.57 $32.45 $67,500 6.4 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 70 $20.84 $20.50 $42,640 2.8 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 940 $23.73 $26.24 $54,570 4.1 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 860 $26.25 $29.26 $60,860 5.0 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 100 $26.76 $28.51 $59,300 8.3 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts (7) $27.63 $29.67 $61,720 2.3 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 50 $37.17 $46.47 $96,650 10.6 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 90 $32.55 $39.86 $82,910 12.0 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters (7) $27.25 $26.41 $54,930 11.3 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 240 $31.91 $32.45 $67,500 5.7 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 40 $12.44 $12.66 $26,340 9.5 %
  13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 50 $25.09 $27.39 $56,980 4.1 %
 
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 1,940 $32.43 $34.34 $71,430 2.8 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 210 $33.54 $36.35 $75,600 7.0 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 210 $40.54 $45.67 $95,000 5.9 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 80 $39.53 $41.38 $86,060 6.7 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 330 $22.89 $23.26 $48,390 2.6 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 660 $37.05 $37.42 $77,820 2.9 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 70 $35.91 $32.56 $67,720 4.8 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 160 $29.27 $30.03 $62,470 4.2 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 110 $24.24 $28.12 $58,490 8.6 %
  15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 40 $27.84 $29.80 $61,980 4.7 %
 
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 1,030 $29.69 $30.47 $63,380 2.6 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 90 $34.42 $35.26 $73,330 3.7 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 160 $35.14 $35.44 $73,710 2.6 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 60 $35.46 $36.80 $76,530 4.5 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 50 $34.38 $36.44 $75,790 5.3 %
  17-2199 Engineers, All Other 40 $35.91 $36.95 $76,860 2.8 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 80 $20.57 $20.31 $42,240 5.0 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 40 $22.65 $23.22 $48,300 5.0 %
  17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 40 $26.12 $26.10 $54,290 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 1,140 $28.93 $32.29 $67,170 7.1 %
  19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists 60 $27.98 $29.55 $61,460 3.6 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (7) $16.51 $19.16 $39,850 20.2 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 60 $33.51 $33.65 $69,980 3.2 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 190 $27.96 $31.34 $65,190 5.8 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 190 $36.14 $43.78 $91,050 18.0 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 60 $32.23 $32.09 $66,740 2.4 %
  19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other (7) $31.47 $34.58 $71,930 2.6 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 50 $14.57 $13.76 $28,630 12.4 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 60 $17.44 $17.86 $37,150 5.8 %
  19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians (7) $29.29 $29.57 $61,490 3.1 %
 
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 2,020 $21.52 $22.84 $47,520 4.5 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 130 $15.44 $15.06 $31,320 6.6 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 240 $24.45 $25.81 $53,690 7.0 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 100 $16.76 $19.51 $40,580 15.2 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 210 $17.52 $20.33 $42,280 13.7 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors (7) $19.31 $20.36 $42,340 5.5 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 140 $24.44 $24.63 $51,240 4.9 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 70 $29.90 $29.14 $60,620 10.4 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 80 $21.81 $21.79 $45,330 6.7 %
  21-1029 Social Workers, All Other (7) $27.53 $27.13 $56,430 2.0 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 70 $16.52 $22.32 $46,420 18.5 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 270 $10.97 $12.91 $26,850 3.5 %
  21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (7) $20.49 $22.00 $45,750 5.9 %
  21-2011 Clergy 60 $25.08 $25.36 $52,760 5.7 %
 
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 1,020 $27.21 $36.91 $76,770 11.0 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 290 $53.58 $61.52 $127,970 6.4 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 260 $27.10 $30.77 $64,000 7.4 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (7) $25.72 $26.31 $54,720 8.0 %
  23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 320 $21.83 $21.41 $44,540 2.7 %
 
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 10,180 $23.50 $26.80 $55,740 6.9 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 210 $12.88 $14.45 $30,050 5.4 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 180 (4) (4) $49,200 4.1 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,310 (4) (4) $52,720 3.7 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 740 (4) (4) $52,720 4.8 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,620 (4) (4) $54,590 2.7 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School (7) (4) (4) $46,380 8.5 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 230 (4) (4) $59,580 8.2 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 70 (4) (4) $59,480 3.8 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (7) (4) (4) $65,210 3.9 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 270 $12.27 $15.11 $31,430 17.3 %
  25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 2,240 (4) (4) $70,570 8.5 %
  25-4021 Librarians 150 $24.22 $24.56 $51,090 2.4 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 180 $14.13 $14.95 $31,090 4.0 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 50 $23.35 $25.14 $52,290 7.3 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,510 (4) (4) $24,980 3.0 %
  25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other (7) $13.33 $13.45 $27,970 4.2 %
 
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 1,740 $18.67 $21.04 $43,770 3.1 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 80 $11.31 $11.88 $24,720 8.0 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 140 $21.43 $23.78 $49,470 6.9 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 60 $22.17 $24.54 $51,040 16.0 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 60 $21.05 $22.71 $47,230 3.7 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 170 (4) (4) $30,790 7.1 %
  27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 50 $14.69 $16.60 $34,520 9.8 %
  27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 50 $18.75 $18.77 $39,030 2.2 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 130 $21.86 $22.52 $46,830 5.7 %
  27-3041 Editors 200 $22.15 $24.35 $50,650 2.6 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 50 $28.21 $30.29 $63,010 4.0 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 200 $16.68 $18.94 $39,390 8.7 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 50 $14.74 $14.55 $30,260 2.2 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 40 $11.63 $12.30 $25,570 2.7 %
  27-4021 Photographers 40 $14.02 $15.95 $33,170 11.7 %
  27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 30 $12.96 $19.41 $40,380 18.6 %
 
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 6,020 $31.48 $34.16 $71,050 2.4 %
  29-1021 Dentists, General 40 $63.75 $67.45 $140,290 16.2 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 60 $27.39 $27.03 $56,230 3.9 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 180 $51.47 $54.07 $112,460 8.0 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 120 $62.57 $64.77 $134,720 5.4 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General (7) $51.57 $52.02 $108,200 7.4 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists 30 $64.65 $63.37 $131,810 12.5 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 160 $50.20 $59.33 $123,410 21.9 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 90 $33.79 $34.90 $72,590 8.5 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,350 $36.53 $35.62 $74,100 4.1 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 140 $34.78 $37.11 $77,190 3.5 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists (7) $31.08 $30.77 $64,010 1.6 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 70 $34.56 $40.76 $84,780 12.3 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 110 $34.01 $33.22 $69,090 3.0 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists (7) $46.82 $39.77 $82,720 19.0 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 80 $26.65 $28.13 $58,510 5.9 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 130 $25.43 $27.03 $56,220 5.2 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 270 $16.93 $17.36 $36,100 3.3 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 60 $22.14 $21.06 $43,800 3.9 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 80 $14.95 $14.86 $30,900 9.0 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 610 $21.54 $22.17 $46,120 2.6 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 180 $15.79 $15.39 $32,000 3.6 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 70 $15.51 $15.60 $32,440 11.3 %
  29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 50 $18.77 $19.80 $41,190 10.0 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 40 $28.35 $26.44 $54,990 3.6 %
 
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 3,220 $12.56 $13.52 $28,130 3.1 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 360 $9.52 $9.57 $19,910 2.4 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 970 $10.87 $11.75 $24,440 6.1 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants (7) $21.32 $21.42 $44,550 3.8 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 40 $11.60 $12.44 $25,870 5.6 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists 170 $13.44 $14.16 $29,450 10.4 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 600 $15.38 $15.19 $31,600 3.4 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 570 $14.77 $16.44 $34,190 8.0 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 90 $20.01 $19.25 $40,040 3.5 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 120 $11.93 $12.15 $25,280 6.6 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 200 $11.68 $12.19 $25,350 5.6 %
 
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 5,380 $24.23 $23.21 $48,270 6.1 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 110 $40.60 $40.74 $84,740 4.5 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 150 $31.75 $36.71 $76,350 12.1 %
  33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 90 $23.46 $23.80 $49,510 3.5 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 660 $26.21 $24.86 $51,710 4.9 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 90 $30.21 $31.35 $65,200 2.9 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 920 $26.03 $26.24 $54,580 3.0 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 640 $10.11 $10.91 $22,700 4.4 %
  33-9091 Crossing Guards (7) $8.40 $8.85 $18,420 3.4 %
  33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 50 $9.28 $9.97 $20,740 7.6 %
  33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 530 $9.63 $11.92 $24,790 10.7 %
 
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 14,340 $8.28 $9.40 $19,550 1.2 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 150 $23.49 $23.35 $48,560 3.7 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 880 $11.97 $13.54 $28,170 2.8 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 910 $7.80 $7.88 $16,390 1.8 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 350 $12.94 $14.14 $29,410 4.9 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 1,340 $10.40 $10.75 $22,350 2.6 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 210 $10.00 $10.14 $21,090 3.2 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 1,520 $8.14 $8.58 $17,850 1.8 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 450 $10.00 $10.75 $22,350 3.9 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,370 $7.97 $8.56 $17,800 1.9 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 700 $9.09 $9.61 $19,980 5.1 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,790 $7.90 $8.55 $17,780 3.7 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 400 $8.09 $8.35 $17,360 1.5 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 930 $7.70 $7.78 $16,180 1.5 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 820 $8.02 $8.42 $17,510 2.0 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 440 $8.17 $8.39 $17,450 1.7 %
  35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other (7) $8.79 $9.13 $18,980 4.9 %
 
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 5,760 $11.09 $12.29 $25,560 2.0 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 250 $16.19 $17.31 $36,010 4.9 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 210 $21.39 $24.32 $50,590 6.1 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,970 $11.56 $12.24 $25,450 2.6 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,550 $9.54 $9.67 $20,110 3.3 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 120 $14.31 $15.34 $31,910 7.2 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 1,440 $11.99 $12.37 $25,730 2.0 %
  37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (7) $11.35 $11.36 $23,640 4.2 %
 
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 2,720 $9.75 $11.71 $24,360 3.6 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 140 $17.38 $19.85 $41,290 5.8 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 60 $8.69 $8.98 $18,680 6.4 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 320 $8.43 $9.10 $18,920 2.4 %
  39-3093 Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 60 $9.74 $10.26 $21,330 4.1 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 230 $10.78 $11.71 $24,350 5.9 %
  39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops 170 $7.90 $8.39 $17,440 3.5 %
  39-6012 Concierges 60 $10.57 $11.09 $23,070 3.9 %
  39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts 40 $10.46 $13.38 $27,830 12.0 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 300 $9.53 $9.99 $20,770 3.8 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 400 $9.65 $9.61 $19,990 3.3 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 200 $25.81 $24.59 $51,140 4.3 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 330 $9.68 $11.53 $23,990 7.2 %
  39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 50 $8.62 $9.16 $19,060 4.5 %
 
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 14,410 $10.57 $15.32 $31,860 2.7 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,450 $16.49 $18.03 $37,500 2.4 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 150 $25.41 $30.27 $62,960 6.3 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 3,930 $8.85 $10.19 $21,190 3.2 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 790 $8.53 $10.69 $22,240 4.9 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 330 $13.95 $14.84 $30,870 3.9 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 5,040 $9.47 $11.65 $24,230 3.7 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 140 $22.71 $26.22 $54,530 6.4 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 90 $40.24 $44.89 $93,370 11.4 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 230 $29.11 $42.18 $87,730 8.8 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 70 $11.57 $13.34 $27,750 15.5 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 430 $20.10 $23.06 $47,970 4.6 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (7) $28.52 $29.98 $62,370 7.9 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 970 $31.23 $35.47 $73,780 4.5 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 200 $9.55 $10.64 $22,130 9.2 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 30 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  41-9041 Telemarketers 170 $11.52 $12.35 $25,690 8.0 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 250 $16.05 $18.67 $38,830 9.9 %
 
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 20,210 $14.49 $15.39 $32,020 1.6 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,490 $21.89 $23.09 $48,030 1.7 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 250 $12.06 $12.45 $25,900 2.9 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 310 $16.39 $16.75 $34,850 3.3 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 560 $13.98 $14.28 $29,710 2.0 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,780 $15.82 $16.15 $33,580 1.5 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 270 $16.59 $16.89 $35,140 2.1 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 80 $18.77 $19.01 $39,540 4.0 %
  43-3071 Tellers 440 $12.06 $12.30 $25,590 4.0 %
  43-4011 Brokerage Clerks 50 $16.53 $17.87 $37,170 4.6 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,150 $14.26 $15.21 $31,640 2.4 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 270 $9.77 $10.21 $21,240 2.9 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 410 $11.01 $11.33 $23,560 8.6 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 100 $15.50 $15.29 $31,810 3.2 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 100 $15.79 $16.18 $33,650 6.7 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 430 $15.30 $14.80 $30,790 2.9 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 170 $18.86 $19.07 $39,670 2.6 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,380 $10.75 $11.62 $24,170 2.7 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 150 $13.24 $13.78 $28,670 2.8 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 370 $18.26 $18.88 $39,270 10.2 %
  43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 50 $20.62 $21.12 $43,930 10.0 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 30 $14.42 $14.22 $29,570 3.7 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 230 $14.38 $16.00 $33,290 4.9 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 100 $20.75 $20.45 $42,540 (7)
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 330 $21.54 $21.29 $44,270 (7)
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 120 $21.83 $20.53 $42,710 (7)
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 160 $19.54 $19.29 $40,110 2.2 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 600 $12.33 $13.05 $27,150 3.6 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,160 $10.27 $11.21 $23,310 2.5 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 150 $13.40 $17.80 $37,020 18.4 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,340 $18.49 $18.96 $39,440 1.3 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 330 $18.94 $20.79 $43,240 10.6 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 320 $16.92 $16.67 $34,670 4.0 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 900 $15.10 $15.60 $32,460 2.0 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 200 $18.09 $17.51 $36,420 5.6 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 130 $11.63 $12.49 $25,990 6.2 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 300 $15.39 $16.05 $33,380 5.0 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 130 $14.28 $14.91 $31,010 4.7 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 70 $9.77 $10.38 $21,580 5.3 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,900 $11.87 $12.27 $25,520 2.2 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 50 $13.32 $13.23 $27,530 7.5 %
  43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other (7) $9.86 $10.27 $21,360 6.7 %
 
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 23,680 $8.19 $8.82 $18,340 1.6 %
  45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 590 $17.11 $18.84 $39,180 5.3 %
  45-1012 Farm Labor Contractors (7) $15.88 $17.71 $36,840 2.8 %
  45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors 40 $33.61 $30.74 $63,940 9.9 %
  45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 1,690 $9.76 $9.71 $20,190 2.8 %
  45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 430 $9.58 $10.37 $21,560 3.9 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 19,780 $8.06 $8.30 $17,270 1.3 %
  45-2099 Agricultural Workers, All Other 70 $11.49 $11.80 $24,540 9.2 %
  45-4011 Forest and Conservation Workers 50 $11.15 $11.62 $24,170 2.6 %
 
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 5,780 $20.85 $21.36 $44,440 2.0 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 390 $31.78 $32.24 $67,070 2.8 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 930 $20.34 $20.94 $43,560 3.6 %
  47-2041 Carpet Installers (7) $15.07 $15.74 $32,740 6.0 %
  47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters 150 $22.33 $21.24 $44,170 12.3 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 200 $23.05 $21.80 $45,330 8.2 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,020 $16.58 $17.66 $36,720 2.8 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 230 $24.62 $24.68 $51,340 4.3 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 150 $25.15 $23.91 $49,740 4.3 %
  47-2111 Electricians 460 $26.53 $26.37 $54,850 5.5 %
  47-2121 Glaziers 150 $24.10 $23.77 $49,450 8.8 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 420 $18.67 $18.91 $39,340 3.6 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers 50 $19.17 $18.59 $38,680 6.2 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 320 $20.70 $20.60 $42,840 7.1 %
  47-2181 Roofers 150 $19.34 $19.16 $39,850 3.0 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (7) $22.06 $20.90 $43,480 13.9 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers (7) $30.38 $28.52 $59,320 6.4 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters (7) $17.48 $17.49 $36,370 6.4 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 60 $28.39 $27.94 $58,110 5.5 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 120 $20.42 $21.41 $44,530 4.8 %
  47-5021 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (7) $20.14 $19.33 $40,210 8.3 %
 
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 4,880 $18.09 $18.94 $39,400 2.1 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 440 $26.35 $26.33 $54,770 2.9 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 80 $18.05 $17.66 $36,730 3.0 %
  49-2096 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles 40 $10.39 $10.74 $22,330 7.3 %
  49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 50 $19.44 $19.54 $40,640 5.2 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 100 $16.91 $16.25 $33,810 3.9 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 740 $16.22 $17.98 $37,390 4.9 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 180 $19.57 $19.34 $40,230 3.1 %
  49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 150 $16.33 $16.59 $34,500 2.9 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 220 $21.54 $22.01 $45,770 5.2 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 50 $11.09 $11.22 $23,350 4.0 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 90 $25.15 $25.42 $52,880 4.9 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 180 $23.50 $22.94 $47,720 4.0 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,700 $15.59 $16.68 $34,690 3.1 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 80 $14.93 $16.45 $34,220 12.1 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 80 $9.96 $11.19 $23,270 5.0 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 160 $15.29 $16.65 $34,640 8.4 %
 
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 6,740 $11.81 $14.24 $29,630 3.5 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 510 $24.52 $26.25 $54,610 6.7 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 30 $14.18 $13.54 $28,170 3.1 %
  51-2023 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers (7) $8.65 $10.14 $21,090 5.3 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 470 $11.07 $12.13 $25,220 5.7 %
  51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other (7) $8.88 $9.74 $20,260 5.4 %
  51-3011 Bakers 220 $11.07 $12.05 $25,060 2.9 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 280 $9.09 $12.22 $25,420 16.9 %
  51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 30 $13.12 $13.90 $28,910 3.3 %
  51-4041 Machinists 70 $18.03 $17.70 $36,820 3.4 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 190 $15.55 $15.76 $32,790 2.2 %
  51-5021 Job Printers (7) $20.12 $19.37 $40,280 3.6 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers (7) $17.15 $16.56 $34,450 9.1 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 60 $20.92 $21.20 $44,100 3.9 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 170 $9.05 $9.79 $20,360 3.8 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 150 $10.59 $10.82 $22,510 3.6 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 70 $10.71 $12.08 $25,130 8.0 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 60 $16.65 $16.29 $33,880 4.9 %
  51-8013 Power Plant Operators (7) $27.22 $28.20 $58,650 3.0 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 90 $26.67 $26.06 $54,200 5.3 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 150 $25.34 $25.35 $52,730 3.1 %
  51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (7) $11.98 $12.13 $25,230 4.0 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 $13.62 $14.54 $30,250 7.5 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 490 $16.65 $15.80 $32,860 11.2 %
  51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians (7) $15.36 $16.16 $33,610 6.6 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 690 $11.24 $11.71 $24,360 3.2 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators (7) $8.22 $8.72 $18,150 6.0 %
  51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic (7) $12.50 $12.95 $26,930 2.0 %
  51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 200 $17.41 $16.89 $35,130 3.7 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 620 $8.15 $8.51 $17,700 3.4 %
  51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 230 $10.30 $14.40 $29,940 16.7 %
 
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 11,310 $10.36 $12.09 $25,150 2.2 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 140 $20.25 $22.46 $46,730 5.6 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 270 $22.10 $22.13 $46,030 2.5 %
  53-2012 Commercial Pilots 60 (4) (4) $61,810 22.1 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 60 $12.68 $12.36 $25,700 2.7 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 300 $15.16 $14.98 $31,170 2.3 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 590 $8.96 $11.63 $24,200 8.0 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,370 $16.18 $16.52 $34,360 3.5 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 1,140 $12.47 $12.63 $26,270 2.8 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 130 $10.15 $10.82 $22,500 6.5 %
  53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 160 $9.97 $11.61 $24,140 17.2 %
  53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 200 $8.07 $9.73 $20,240 6.5 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 180 $9.14 $9.24 $19,210 3.6 %
  53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 70 $10.35 $11.08 $23,050 6.6 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators (7) $20.76 $21.45 $44,620 5.9 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,100 $12.04 $12.82 $26,660 3.3 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 450 $8.27 $8.67 $18,030 2.4 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,420 $8.90 $9.75 $20,280 2.4 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 200 $10.15 $10.47 $21,780 3.2 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 2,090 $8.14 $8.52 $17,730 2.8 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 170 $19.03 $18.80 $39,110 4.5 %
  53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 60 $19.74 $20.42 $42,480 3.7 %

About November 2004 National, State, and Metropolitan Area 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.

(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.

(7) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: November 9, 2005