May 2006 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

NAICS 325000 - Chemical Manufacturing

These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in NAICS 325000 - Chemical Manufacturing.

Additional information, including the hourly and annual 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, percent of establishments reporting the occupation, and the employment percent relative standard error, is available in the downloadable Excel files(XLS).

NAICS Industry 325000 - Chemical Manufacturing is part of: Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing.

NAICS 325000 - Chemical Manufacturing consists of:

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SOC Major Groups in NAICS 325000 - Chemical Manufacturing:

NAICS 325000 - Chemical Manufacturing

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 863,780 100.00% $19.79 $23.39 $48,650 0.9 %
 
Management Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 61,940 7.17% $47.29 $51.91 $107,980 1.3 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 2,890 0.33% (5) $81.38 $169,270 1.3 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 13,800 1.60% $55.51 $59.94 $124,670 1.6 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 70 0.01% $31.86 $38.95 $81,020 6.2 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 3,260 0.38% $51.29 $54.38 $113,100 2.0 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 3,510 0.41% $50.63 $53.97 $112,250 1.8 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 170 0.02% $41.58 $46.27 $96,240 4.7 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 840 0.10% $40.17 $41.33 $85,960 2.0 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 2,610 0.30% $49.50 $52.36 $108,910 2.0 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 4,140 0.48% $46.64 $51.07 $106,230 1.2 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 1,040 0.12% $38.25 $41.03 $85,340 1.6 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 350 0.04% $42.18 $43.29 $90,050 3.8 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 860 0.10% $46.76 $49.36 $102,670 2.1 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 11,460 1.33% $40.64 $43.27 $90,010 0.9 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 1,700 0.20% $41.61 $43.40 $90,270 1.2 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 1,920 0.22% $35.52 $37.32 $77,620 1.2 %
11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers (8) (8) $18.52 $19.21 $39,950 3.6 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 4,000 0.46% $49.07 $51.36 $106,820 1.1 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 4,060 0.47% $52.59 $55.54 $115,520 2.6 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 4,550 0.53% $38.69 $41.46 $86,230 5.6 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 35,110 4.06% $27.17 $29.09 $60,500 1.1 %
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 70 0.01% $27.39 $28.56 $59,410 10.8 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 190 0.02% $22.40 $24.10 $50,130 4.4 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 6,330 0.73% $24.61 $25.94 $53,960 0.8 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 2,560 0.30% $27.31 $29.30 $60,950 2.2 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 210 0.02% $24.92 $25.55 $53,140 3.4 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 360 0.04% $24.02 $25.84 $53,740 2.4 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 1,040 0.12% $25.02 $26.34 $54,790 1.2 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 1,740 0.20% $25.69 $26.63 $55,390 1.8 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 1,400 0.16% $27.27 $28.56 $59,410 1.6 %
13-1081 Logisticians 1,650 0.19% $28.67 $29.93 $62,260 1.4 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 2,590 0.30% $31.38 $33.40 $69,460 4.3 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 170 0.02% $21.69 $24.01 $49,940 3.8 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 7,170 0.83% $27.67 $29.84 $62,060 2.5 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 8,220 0.95% $27.84 $30.19 $62,790 1.4 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 170 0.02% $32.34 $33.04 $68,710 3.2 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 160 0.02% $24.62 $26.58 $55,290 2.9 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 750 0.09% $30.81 $33.07 $68,780 2.2 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 290 0.03% $30.84 $30.98 $64,440 2.9 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 17,060 1.98% $32.61 $33.75 $70,200 1.6 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 1,980 0.23% $33.69 $34.04 $70,790 2.1 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 2,070 0.24% $39.47 $40.02 $83,240 2.0 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 760 0.09% $42.27 $43.03 $89,500 2.6 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 2,680 0.31% $21.66 $22.81 $47,440 1.4 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 3,530 0.41% $34.96 $36.13 $75,140 1.8 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 1,240 0.14% $30.22 $32.28 $67,130 1.8 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 1,320 0.15% $30.53 $31.61 $65,750 2.6 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 1,180 0.14% $30.11 $31.24 $64,970 1.6 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 960 0.11% $35.46 $34.85 $72,490 4.2 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 340 0.04% $34.17 $36.10 $75,090 4.2 %
15-2041 Statisticians 890 0.10% $40.17 $40.78 $84,830 4.1 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 34,490 3.99% $33.25 $34.13 $70,990 0.7 %
17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 2,270 0.26% $37.09 $36.98 $76,910 1.6 %
17-2041 Chemical Engineers 8,750 1.01% $38.55 $39.43 $82,010 0.9 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 180 0.02% $36.67 $37.47 $77,930 4.1 %
17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 50 0.01% $33.69 $34.43 $71,620 2.4 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 500 0.06% $37.03 $37.39 $77,770 2.1 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 90 0.01% $35.42 $36.69 $76,320 3.8 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 620 0.07% $35.63 $35.41 $73,660 2.6 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 2,890 0.33% $32.74 $33.45 $69,590 0.8 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 7,270 0.84% $33.24 $34.44 $71,630 1.1 %
17-2131 Materials Engineers 290 0.03% $33.06 $33.84 $70,390 2.4 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 1,720 0.20% $34.47 $34.90 $72,600 1.9 %
17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers (8) (8) $32.43 $34.37 $71,500 5.4 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 2,580 0.30% $38.68 $38.54 $80,150 2.5 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 300 0.03% $24.21 $24.86 $51,710 4.0 %
17-3019 Drafters, All Other 120 0.01% $22.94 $24.59 $51,140 4.4 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 1,160 0.13% $25.90 $25.50 $53,050 2.0 %
17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 50 0.01% $19.82 $20.92 $43,520 6.5 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 300 0.03% $24.89 $24.75 $51,480 2.6 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 3,730 0.43% $21.79 $23.16 $48,160 1.7 %
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 350 0.04% $19.27 $21.20 $44,100 5.2 %
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 920 0.11% $26.68 $27.21 $56,600 3.0 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 88,670 10.27% $25.94 $29.38 $61,100 1.5 %
19-1012 Food Scientists and Technologists 140 0.02% $22.48 $25.63 $53,320 5.4 %
19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists 4,810 0.56% $41.22 $43.42 $90,310 4.4 %
19-1022 Microbiologists 3,700 0.43% $26.88 $30.41 $63,250 2.2 %
19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 1,320 0.15% $30.60 $32.02 $66,600 2.6 %
19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 9,960 1.15% $39.71 $40.81 $84,880 3.2 %
19-1099 Life Scientists, All Other 860 0.10% $27.36 $31.68 $65,880 2.2 %
19-2012 Physicists (8) (8) $47.30 $46.68 $97,100 5.4 %
19-2031 Chemists 28,370 3.28% $28.84 $31.96 $66,480 1.6 %
19-2032 Materials Scientists 2,310 0.27% $33.20 $35.00 $72,790 2.0 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 540 0.06% $28.94 $30.13 $62,670 4.2 %
19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other 240 0.03% $29.35 $34.31 $71,370 5.4 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 2,760 0.32% $31.32 $33.51 $69,710 1.8 %
19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 160 0.02% $16.17 $16.84 $35,020 3.6 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 7,780 0.90% $18.90 $19.56 $40,680 2.4 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 23,560 2.73% $20.32 $20.85 $43,380 0.7 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 230 0.03% $22.99 $23.60 $49,100 4.5 %
19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 1,350 0.16% $21.62 $22.45 $46,700 2.7 %
 
Legal Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 1,260 0.15% $46.53 $51.65 $107,430 4.2 %
23-1011 Lawyers 850 0.10% $62.04 $63.68 $132,450 4.6 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 350 0.04% $25.39 $26.76 $55,670 3.9 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other (8) (8) $25.71 $27.28 $56,750 3.9 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 230 0.03% $23.61 $25.76 $53,590 5.1 %
25-4021 Librarians 170 0.02% $25.77 $27.09 $56,350 4.6 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 2,160 0.25% $24.74 $26.58 $55,280 2.5 %
27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators (8) (8) $23.37 $24.75 $51,470 1.9 %
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 170 0.02% $22.21 $23.93 $49,770 3.8 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 710 0.08% $20.23 $21.27 $44,230 2.2 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 340 0.04% $25.70 $28.29 $58,840 3.4 %
27-3041 Editors 40 (7) $25.02 $26.51 $55,140 7.0 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 720 0.08% $30.78 $31.89 $66,330 3.7 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 3,750 0.43% $25.03 $27.16 $56,480 1.9 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 280 0.03% $47.24 $44.74 $93,060 3.3 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 30 (7) (8) (8) (8) (8)
29-1111 Registered Nurses 300 0.03% $28.68 $29.41 $61,170 1.4 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 160 0.02% $37.76 $39.98 $83,160 4.3 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 400 0.05% $25.59 $25.54 $53,120 3.4 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 750 0.09% $16.11 $18.19 $37,840 6.5 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians (8) (8) $13.67 $14.08 $29,290 3.4 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 190 0.02% $16.13 $16.99 $35,340 10.0 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 80 0.01% $19.34 $25.44 $52,910 22.5 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 940 0.11% $28.96 $29.90 $62,190 1.3 %
29-9012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 240 0.03% $24.81 $25.74 $53,540 3.7 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 120 0.01% $23.27 $25.02 $52,040 3.8 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 620 0.07% $11.38 $12.96 $26,950 5.7 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 70 0.01% $10.18 $11.19 $23,270 8.8 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 70 0.01% $14.58 $15.33 $31,890 5.3 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 340 0.04% $11.04 $13.03 $27,100 9.7 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 120 0.01% $10.85 $12.06 $25,080 6.0 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 1,640 0.19% $13.70 $15.21 $31,640 2.2 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 120 0.01% $21.83 $23.97 $49,860 3.5 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 70 0.01% $23.74 $23.16 $48,170 7.3 %
33-9032 Security Guards 1,390 0.16% $12.61 $13.77 $28,640 2.1 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 40 (7) $19.59 $20.96 $43,590 4.2 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (8) (8) $9.21 $10.48 $21,790 6.5 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 40 (7) $8.55 $8.78 $18,270 5.2 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 5,960 0.69% $11.23 $12.18 $25,330 1.4 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 90 0.01% $18.03 $19.60 $40,780 4.1 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 5,560 0.64% $11.12 $12.04 $25,040 1.5 %
37-2019 Building Cleaning Workers, All Other 40 (7) $16.60 $17.94 $37,320 11.6 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 240 0.03% $11.43 $11.73 $24,390 2.8 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 350 0.04% $14.73 $14.86 $30,920 8.7 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 260 0.03% $14.35 $13.71 $28,530 9.2 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 29,010 3.36% $30.10 $32.95 $68,540 1.0 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 160 0.02% $19.49 $21.97 $45,700 6.1 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 2,250 0.26% $35.98 $39.15 $81,440 2.0 %
41-2011 Cashiers (8) (8) $7.11 $7.82 $16,260 3.7 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 480 0.06% $10.83 $12.11 $25,190 3.3 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 300 0.03% $26.51 $27.93 $58,090 15.5 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 11,870 1.37% $32.43 $34.98 $72,770 1.5 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 12,980 1.50% $28.12 $31.77 $66,070 1.5 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters (8) (8) $17.27 $17.01 $35,370 6.7 %
41-9031 Sales Engineers 220 0.03% $32.78 $33.99 $70,690 2.6 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 90 0.01% $14.86 $13.96 $29,040 4.5 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 520 0.06% $20.80 $22.57 $46,940 4.2 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 99,160 11.48% $16.19 $17.16 $35,700 0.6 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 5,730 0.66% $24.18 $25.52 $53,080 0.8 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 70 0.01% $12.27 $12.70 $26,420 4.1 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 130 0.02% $16.58 $16.91 $35,170 3.0 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 510 0.06% $15.59 $15.84 $32,940 2.8 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 9,420 1.09% $16.21 $16.75 $34,840 0.5 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 570 0.07% $16.68 $16.96 $35,270 1.4 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 1,330 0.15% $17.07 $17.49 $36,390 0.8 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 100 0.01% $16.61 $17.00 $35,350 2.5 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 11,100 1.29% $16.67 $17.20 $35,770 0.9 %
43-4071 File Clerks 480 0.06% $13.20 $13.66 $28,410 3.2 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 2,850 0.33% $14.39 $14.95 $31,090 1.7 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 590 0.07% $17.47 $17.97 $37,380 1.7 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 3,070 0.36% $12.52 $12.99 $27,020 1.4 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 960 0.11% $17.74 $20.09 $41,780 4.6 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 460 0.05% $11.15 $11.78 $24,500 5.0 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 140 0.02% $19.44 $20.92 $43,520 4.7 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 8,670 1.00% $20.47 $21.06 $43,810 0.9 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 15,050 1.74% $14.15 $14.92 $31,020 0.8 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 5,110 0.59% $12.74 $13.70 $28,500 1.4 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 1,140 0.13% $14.21 $15.34 $31,910 2.6 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 11,330 1.31% $19.19 $20.11 $41,830 1.0 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 120 0.01% $23.86 $23.78 $49,460 3.4 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 110 0.01% (8) (8) (8) (8)
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 8,310 0.96% $15.68 $15.96 $33,200 2.2 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 610 0.07% $17.16 $17.84 $37,100 6.6 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 350 0.04% $13.32 $13.76 $28,620 2.0 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 100 0.01% $14.80 $15.17 $31,560 2.4 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 170 0.02% $13.40 $13.68 $28,450 2.2 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 9,710 1.12% $13.47 $14.44 $30,030 2.7 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 120 0.01% $20.12 $19.45 $40,450 7.6 %
43-9111 Statistical Assistants 70 0.01% $18.22 $19.12 $39,770 2.3 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 510 0.06% $15.54 $15.48 $32,200 2.4 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 270 0.03% $9.30 $10.98 $22,840 5.1 %
45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 50 0.01% $10.84 $11.43 $23,780 5.1 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (8) (8) $8.35 $8.77 $18,230 4.2 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 7,460 0.86% $23.26 $23.32 $48,510 1.4 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 200 0.02% $31.15 $31.53 $65,590 3.4 %
47-2011 Boilermakers 120 0.01% $28.71 $29.11 $60,550 3.1 %
47-2031 Carpenters 360 0.04% $20.24 $20.65 $42,950 5.4 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 340 0.04% $21.63 $20.83 $43,320 4.2 %
47-2111 Electricians 3,990 0.46% $23.65 $23.77 $49,440 1.1 %
47-2131 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 80 0.01% $14.86 $16.73 $34,790 6.6 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 160 0.02% $15.19 $17.21 $35,790 6.9 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 1,330 0.15% $25.00 $24.72 $51,420 3.2 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 60 0.01% $22.79 $23.69 $49,280 6.4 %
47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 190 0.02% $17.70 $19.83 $41,250 10.7 %
47-5031 Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 250 0.03% $20.73 $20.99 $43,650 3.3 %
47-5042 Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators (8) (8) $21.12 $22.39 $46,570 2.9 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 61,600 7.13% $21.75 $22.09 $45,960 0.8 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 6,160 0.71% $30.52 $30.94 $64,360 0.7 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 340 0.04% $17.11 $17.16 $35,690 4.8 %
49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 570 0.07% $20.55 $20.46 $42,560 2.1 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 5,980 0.69% $23.70 $22.81 $47,440 4.3 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 150 0.02% $21.45 $22.01 $45,780 3.8 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (8) (8) $18.91 $19.92 $41,440 7.9 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 70 0.01% $22.51 $23.19 $48,230 3.3 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 650 0.08% $21.33 $22.22 $46,220 6.5 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 15,930 1.84% $21.86 $22.08 $45,930 0.9 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 23,420 2.71% $20.20 $20.16 $41,920 0.8 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 4,820 0.56% $19.35 $19.35 $40,240 3.5 %
49-9044 Millwrights 1,000 0.12% $24.81 $23.62 $49,130 2.5 %
49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers 270 0.03% $22.86 $23.10 $48,040 4.7 %
49-9069 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other 630 0.07% $25.91 $26.90 $55,950 3.7 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 220 0.03% $12.49 $13.15 $27,360 3.5 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 630 0.07% $20.16 $20.28 $42,180 3.7 %
 
Production Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 346,910 40.16% $16.38 $17.67 $36,750 0.6 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 32,320 3.74% $26.65 $27.68 $57,580 0.7 %
51-2091 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (8) (8) $10.28 $12.53 $26,060 9.5 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 20,080 2.32% $11.77 $12.73 $26,490 1.6 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 3,060 0.35% $11.79 $13.86 $28,830 9.0 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 50 0.01% $10.35 $11.57 $24,060 3.2 %
51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 210 0.02% $13.05 $16.15 $33,590 9.9 %
51-4012 Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers 120 0.01% $20.19 $20.57 $42,780 3.1 %
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 5,480 0.63% $13.73 $14.23 $29,600 2.0 %
51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 150 0.02% $13.20 $14.10 $29,340 4.0 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 280 0.03% $14.49 $14.18 $29,500 5.8 %
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 350 0.04% $11.35 $11.83 $24,600 6.0 %
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 220 0.03% $14.11 $14.88 $30,950 4.1 %
51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (8) (8) $13.71 $14.69 $30,550 8.1 %
51-4041 Machinists 3,630 0.42% $17.37 $17.88 $37,180 1.7 %
51-4051 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders 70 0.01% $12.96 $13.21 $27,470 5.0 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 4,530 0.52% $13.10 $14.53 $30,220 5.7 %
51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 210 0.02% $8.56 $9.92 $20,630 9.0 %
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 270 0.03% $21.99 $22.13 $46,040 2.9 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 800 0.09% $19.02 $19.46 $40,480 3.0 %
51-4191 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 70 0.01% $13.62 $16.14 $33,560 10.7 %
51-4194 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 80 0.01% $18.96 $18.36 $38,200 12.2 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 820 0.09% $15.34 $15.18 $31,580 3.3 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 290 0.03% $8.29 $8.69 $18,070 5.4 %
51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 140 0.02% $10.76 $11.06 $23,010 5.1 %
51-6063 Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 320 0.04% $15.19 $14.74 $30,670 4.5 %
51-6064 Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,700 0.20% $13.63 $13.80 $28,710 2.7 %
51-6091 Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 3,330 0.39% $15.70 $16.14 $33,580 3.5 %
51-8013 Power Plant Operators 370 0.04% $18.95 $19.20 $39,930 6.8 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 910 0.11% $22.67 $22.27 $46,310 2.4 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 550 0.06% $19.22 $19.01 $39,540 3.5 %
51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators 47,630 5.51% $23.68 $23.55 $48,990 0.8 %
51-8092 Gas Plant Operators 530 0.06% $24.28 $23.71 $49,310 3.2 %
51-8099 Plant and System Operators, All Other 740 0.09% $21.84 $21.86 $45,470 3.4 %
51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 34,510 4.00% $19.26 $19.61 $40,780 1.6 %
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 11,780 1.36% $17.77 $18.04 $37,520 1.6 %
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,060 0.12% $13.89 $14.28 $29,700 2.7 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60,710 7.03% $14.64 $15.27 $31,760 1.1 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,840 0.21% $14.17 $15.23 $31,670 2.6 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 9,380 1.09% $14.43 $15.26 $31,730 3.3 %
51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 790 0.09% $13.04 $14.99 $31,180 4.3 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 22,860 2.65% $15.40 $16.75 $34,850 1.3 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 46,970 5.44% $12.24 $13.10 $27,250 1.0 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2,830 0.33% $12.46 $13.34 $27,740 2.0 %
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 170 0.02% $13.92 $16.33 $33,980 9.9 %
51-9191 Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 360 0.04% $13.54 $14.25 $29,640 4.5 %
51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 1,260 0.15% $11.61 $12.46 $25,910 1.8 %
51-9193 Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders (8) (8) $10.55 $11.40 $23,720 11.0 %
51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 280 0.03% $14.58 $15.34 $31,920 7.5 %
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) (8) $13.12 $13.54 $28,160 5.0 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 10,990 1.27% $10.92 $11.62 $24,170 1.0 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 8,880 1.03% $15.52 $16.36 $34,030 2.3 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 66,050 7.65% $12.69 $14.03 $29,170 0.9 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 2,300 0.27% $20.74 $21.93 $45,620 1.1 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 1,180 0.14% $26.02 $26.88 $55,910 1.6 %
53-2012 Commercial Pilots 40 (7) (4) (4) $72,110 16.4 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 160 0.02% $16.99 $18.59 $38,680 9.1 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 7,130 0.83% $17.59 $18.28 $38,030 1.7 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 2,870 0.33% $13.10 $13.80 $28,700 2.1 %
53-4031 Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters (8) (8) $19.89 $19.99 $41,570 2.5 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 430 0.05% $13.55 $14.88 $30,960 5.4 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 80 0.01% $23.49 $21.16 $44,010 6.4 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 11,660 1.35% $13.93 $14.65 $30,470 0.8 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 500 0.06% $13.23 $13.96 $29,030 6.3 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 15,870 1.84% $12.00 $12.81 $26,640 1.0 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 7,550 0.87% $10.43 $11.36 $23,640 3.6 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 13,390 1.55% $9.77 $10.54 $21,930 1.6 %
53-7072 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers 1,240 0.14% $20.34 $20.27 $42,170 3.4 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 30 (7) $15.56 $16.67 $34,670 7.9 %
53-7121 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 660 0.08% $17.72 $18.41 $38,300 2.4 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 290 0.03% $13.24 $13.66 $28,410 4.3 %

About May 2006 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.

(4) Wages for some occupations that do not generally work year-round, full time, are reported either as hourly wages or annual salaries depending on how they are typically paid.

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

(7) The value is less than .005 percent of industry employment.

(8) Estimates not released.

(9) Wage data for this occupation were removed because of reporting errors. Data are being corrected and revised wage estimates will be posted as soon as possible.



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Last Modified Date: September 26, 2008