November 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Anchorage, AK 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 Anchorage, AK MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Alaska. 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 Anchorage, AK 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 140,910 $17.15 $21.04 $43,760 2.3 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 11,090 $32.40 $35.98 $74,830 1.8 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 700 $56.09 $58.99 $122,690 3.6 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 3,370 $31.63 $37.21 $77,400 2.4 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 70 $27.26 $27.14 $56,450 6.0 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 330 $33.21 $35.00 $72,800 3.7 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 840 $20.01 $29.37 $61,100 11.4 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 100 $27.12 $29.39 $61,140 4.7 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 660 $25.83 $27.31 $56,800 3.3 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 300 $37.77 $37.53 $78,060 4.8 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 610 $35.48 $38.28 $79,630 3.0 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 50 $33.25 $35.13 $73,080 5.1 %
  11-3042 Training and Development Managers 40 $36.27 $37.78 $78,590 5.7 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 90 $39.18 $38.42 $79,900 2.5 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 30 $26.35 $37.03 $77,030 18.7 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 100 $35.49 $34.48 $71,720 3.7 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 180 $33.11 $33.10 $68,850 8.2 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 390 $37.85 $38.21 $79,480 3.9 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 40 $21.75 $19.68 $40,930 4.8 %
  11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 60 $28.42 $28.19 $58,640 3.1 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 340 $49.68 $50.49 $105,010 2.9 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 300 $14.84 $16.22 $33,740 6.4 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 60 $18.96 $18.67 $38,830 5.9 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 310 $37.13 $42.15 $87,670 3.9 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 160 $41.92 $42.06 $87,490 5.3 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 380 $18.45 $22.40 $46,590 12.8 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 250 $21.84 $24.42 $50,800 7.2 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 1,110 $33.35 $34.75 $72,270 4.3 %
 
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 5,220 $26.73 $28.95 $60,220 2.6 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 90 $20.36 $23.01 $47,850 6.9 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 260 $25.71 $26.35 $54,810 3.9 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 170 $29.99 $32.49 $67,580 8.0 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 430 $22.63 $25.13 $52,270 5.1 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 200 $25.85 $27.70 $57,620 5.5 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 50 $22.61 $24.43 $50,820 7.1 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 80 $21.08 $22.43 $46,660 3.8 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 40 $22.07 $23.35 $48,570 1.6 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 180 $19.55 $22.26 $46,310 4.8 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 230 $27.95 $28.42 $59,110 4.1 %
  13-1081 Logisticians 30 $28.52 $28.09 $58,420 2.6 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 340 $30.47 $32.80 $68,210 6.4 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,210 $30.42 $31.57 $65,660 3.0 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 760 $26.02 $27.93 $58,080 3.8 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 110 $28.10 $28.04 $58,310 2.1 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 30 $24.58 $28.51 $59,300 12.0 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 150 $31.29 $36.24 $75,380 12.5 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 140 $26.00 $30.55 $63,540 9.0 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 260 $31.88 $38.58 $80,260 7.5 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 80 $29.57 $30.17 $62,750 2.1 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers (7) $14.59 $15.60 $32,440 9.8 %
  13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 160 $22.68 $24.92 $51,830 3.2 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 2,390 $28.31 $28.79 $59,880 2.2 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 330 $29.72 $29.85 $62,080 1.7 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 100 $30.87 $31.35 $65,210 3.6 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 80 $35.47 $34.89 $72,560 4.2 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 520 $22.50 $22.30 $46,380 1.9 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 470 $35.71 $34.98 $72,760 2.2 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 70 $33.80 $32.52 $67,630 2.7 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 240 $29.37 $30.63 $63,720 5.1 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 330 $24.94 $25.96 $54,000 3.0 %
  15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other (7) $29.40 $28.92 $60,160 2.8 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 90 $21.97 $23.17 $48,190 5.9 %
 
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 3,970 $31.05 $32.05 $66,670 2.6 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 200 $36.55 $36.12 $75,130 2.7 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects (7) $30.71 $30.47 $63,370 2.2 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 80 $24.60 $25.62 $53,290 4.8 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 210 $28.78 $28.89 $60,080 5.2 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 820 $33.61 $33.79 $70,280 2.7 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 160 $39.59 $38.83 $80,780 4.0 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 90 $35.06 $34.42 $71,600 1.5 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers (7) $38.69 $35.71 $74,280 5.5 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 50 $41.84 $57.14 $118,840 13.7 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 40 $40.94 $39.88 $82,950 4.8 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 30 $32.66 $32.69 $68,000 1.9 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 270 $34.97 $34.19 $71,120 4.6 %
  17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 60 $45.31 $43.73 $90,960 9.8 %
  17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 160 $50.99 $54.07 $112,460 14.4 %
  17-2199 Engineers, All Other 380 $32.54 $31.82 $66,190 4.1 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 220 $20.58 $20.50 $42,640 2.8 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 40 $24.66 $25.73 $53,510 6.8 %
  17-3019 Drafters, All Other (7) $18.41 $18.71 $38,920 2.9 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 230 $25.02 $25.39 $52,800 4.9 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 140 $28.03 $28.06 $58,370 2.6 %
  17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 210 $24.91 $24.96 $51,920 2.9 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 130 $20.04 $19.96 $41,530 2.5 %
 
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 2,600 $27.29 $29.47 $61,290 4.2 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 310 $24.67 $26.04 $54,170 6.5 %
  19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 150 $32.35 $31.91 $66,370 1.9 %
  19-2031 Chemists 40 $30.07 $29.99 $62,380 6.0 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 300 $28.37 $29.19 $60,720 4.3 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 320 $41.54 $46.77 $97,280 8.2 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 40 $35.20 $35.88 $74,630 2.9 %
  19-3011 Economists (7) $34.18 $36.79 $76,510 2.1 %
  19-3022 Survey Researchers 70 $7.48 $12.55 $26,110 18.0 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 90 $28.74 $30.15 $62,720 2.3 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 70 $29.20 $29.28 $60,900 1.6 %
  19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists 40 $30.44 $31.19 $64,870 1.9 %
  19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 80 $32.43 $36.65 $76,230 7.5 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 100 $15.49 $17.04 $35,450 4.4 %
  19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 340 $23.92 $23.79 $49,480 12.9 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (7) $20.13 $19.94 $41,470 3.8 %
  19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 200 $22.98 $23.16 $48,170 1.4 %
 
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 2,380 $16.36 $17.18 $35,730 3.6 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 90 $22.91 $23.01 $47,870 3.4 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 250 $18.24 $18.99 $39,490 3.3 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 110 $17.27 $19.39 $40,330 3.9 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 430 $12.64 $13.75 $28,600 4.6 %
  21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 150 $18.76 $19.94 $41,480 4.3 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 90 $16.81 $18.90 $39,310 4.4 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 110 $21.77 $22.24 $46,250 3.2 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 310 $13.30 $12.90 $26,840 4.3 %
  21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 140 $11.12 $14.48 $30,130 8.6 %
  21-2011 Clergy 60 $16.88 $18.59 $38,660 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 1,760 $28.82 $38.27 $79,600 9.8 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 750 $46.31 $57.83 $120,290 8.9 %
  23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 50 $29.82 $31.23 $64,950 1.6 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 470 $22.24 $22.12 $46,020 6.0 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 100 $20.12 $22.10 $45,980 11.2 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (7) $20.27 $20.38 $42,390 5.0 %
  23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 180 $24.52 $24.59 $51,150 2.6 %
 
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 (7) (7) (7) (7) (7)
  25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $47,170 5.8 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 170 $17.91 $20.83 $43,320 3.8 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 320 $11.98 $13.20 $27,460 4.3 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 220 $16.25 $16.37 $34,040 4.5 %
  25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 260 (4) (4) $45,300 2.5 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 310 $20.20 $21.53 $44,790 2.9 %
 
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 1,510 $17.50 $19.39 $40,330 4.8 %
  27-1019 Artists and Related Workers, All Other (7) $46.83 $34.34 $71,420 16.8 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 70 $10.56 $11.15 $23,190 3.9 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 110 $19.13 $19.20 $39,930 3.3 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 30 $22.24 $22.32 $46,420 4.5 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 50 $13.66 $13.73 $28,550 9.2 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 40 $18.22 $20.01 $41,610 14.3 %
  27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 120 $16.12 $16.32 $33,940 1.9 %
  27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 70 $17.66 $20.30 $42,230 4.6 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 150 $20.88 $23.52 $48,920 2.7 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 50 $24.99 $23.89 $49,690 5.0 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 50 $20.40 $20.72 $43,090 9.0 %
  27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 80 $17.40 $18.91 $39,330 1.1 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 40 $14.13 $14.29 $29,730 2.2 %
  27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 50 $22.63 $26.12 $54,330 17.8 %
 
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 6,350 $27.70 $31.77 $66,070 4.1 %
  29-1021 Dentists, General (7) (5) $91.95 $191,250 13.2 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 50 $24.89 $24.57 $51,100 1.8 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 170 $46.11 $44.18 $91,890 1.3 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 130 $36.66 $48.98 $101,880 6.0 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 30 (5) $83.31 $173,280 12.1 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General (7) (5) $81.23 $168,950 17.1 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 130 $69.92 $75.67 $157,400 7.7 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 70 $41.34 $49.06 $102,040 21.9 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,620 $29.32 $29.03 $60,380 2.2 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 100 $28.06 $28.73 $59,760 1.9 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 250 $32.73 $42.56 $88,530 26.4 %
  29-1129 Therapists, All Other (7) $24.63 $24.98 $51,950 2.9 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 60 $37.00 $37.09 $77,140 7.0 %
  29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other 30 $34.26 $36.69 $76,310 8.6 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 80 $27.66 $27.24 $56,650 2.6 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 90 $18.90 $19.54 $40,640 2.5 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists (7) $37.89 $35.38 $73,580 9.1 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 40 $33.95 $33.70 $70,090 1.8 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 130 $26.25 $26.70 $55,540 2.1 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 130 $16.10 $17.09 $35,540 11.0 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 230 $16.00 $15.84 $32,950 1.3 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 50 $16.28 $16.60 $34,520 6.6 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 320 $19.54 $19.63 $40,830 1.5 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (7) $14.58 $15.23 $31,680 3.0 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 90 $17.70 $17.34 $36,080 6.2 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 90 $31.54 $32.16 $66,880 4.0 %
  29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 90 $22.26 $23.10 $48,040 1.4 %
 
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 3,240 $13.56 $14.10 $29,330 2.1 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 880 $12.09 $11.93 $24,800 3.7 %
  31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 140 $16.12 $16.31 $33,920 2.2 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 60 $15.00 $15.49 $32,230 3.1 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists 50 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  31-9091 Dental Assistants (7) $16.03 $16.38 $34,070 7.0 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 270 $14.49 $14.49 $30,130 3.4 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 90 $19.88 $19.58 $40,740 2.4 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (7) $9.82 $10.22 $21,260 2.9 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 250 $15.35 $16.60 $34,520 2.9 %
 
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 4,920 $12.71 $16.68 $34,700 7.9 %
  33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 60 $24.83 $29.90 $62,190 10.0 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 980 $12.94 $14.82 $30,820 2.0 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 120 $30.80 $31.49 $65,510 2.2 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 1,000 $11.85 $12.21 $25,400 3.3 %
  33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 210 $10.64 $10.83 $22,530 4.7 %
  33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 480 $13.31 $20.75 $43,160 10.5 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 10,860 $8.61 $10.12 $21,040 2.6 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 240 $13.09 $16.24 $33,770 15.4 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 410 $14.49 $15.43 $32,100 4.0 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food (7) $8.29 $8.54 $17,760 4.5 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 270 $14.66 $14.97 $31,140 2.6 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 820 $12.01 $14.71 $30,590 14.5 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 260 $12.05 $11.93 $24,820 7.6 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 890 $9.37 $9.63 $20,020 1.9 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 780 $10.59 $10.99 $22,860 2.5 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,910 $8.16 $8.73 $18,150 2.1 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 1,160 $8.20 $8.48 $17,650 2.1 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,750 $7.86 $8.65 $18,000 5.1 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 120 $9.30 $11.75 $24,440 15.4 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 290 $8.18 $8.56 $17,800 3.0 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 800 $8.81 $9.42 $19,600 2.4 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 350 $8.34 $8.85 $18,400 2.3 %
  35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other (7) $8.07 $8.78 $18,260 4.8 %
 
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 4,190 $11.33 $11.99 $24,940 2.5 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 150 $15.41 $15.81 $32,880 3.3 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 30 $16.41 $18.60 $38,680 6.1 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,460 $11.69 $12.05 $25,060 3.6 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 940 $10.16 $10.31 $21,440 2.0 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 510 $12.02 $12.15 $25,270 3.9 %
  37-3013 Tree Trimmers and Pruners (7) $22.32 $22.42 $46,640 6.2 %
  37-3019 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other 40 $13.71 $15.02 $31,230 4.7 %
 
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 4,240 $12.31 $13.24 $27,550 3.6 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 150 $18.25 $19.24 $40,020 3.9 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 40 $9.94 $10.67 $22,200 6.7 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 90 $7.91 $8.11 $16,870 2.5 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 240 $9.67 $10.23 $21,270 3.3 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 350 $10.74 $12.22 $25,420 7.4 %
  39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops 90 $8.56 $8.89 $18,490 2.4 %
  39-6012 Concierges 60 $10.75 $11.86 $24,670 5.0 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 630 $9.24 $9.74 $20,250 3.5 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 1,680 $13.32 $13.11 $27,270 3.6 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 80 $13.17 $13.29 $27,650 5.7 %
 
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 13,680 $12.09 $15.36 $31,960 2.2 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,120 $16.08 $17.74 $36,890 2.6 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 190 $25.73 $29.91 $62,210 8.7 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 2,760 $9.82 $10.45 $21,730 1.7 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 780 $9.75 $11.20 $23,290 3.4 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 210 $13.63 $14.48 $30,130 3.0 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 5,050 $11.11 $13.35 $27,770 2.8 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 130 $16.70 $25.23 $52,480 11.1 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 300 $19.02 $24.84 $51,670 24.2 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 170 $27.03 $36.48 $75,870 10.3 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 220 $13.68 $14.72 $30,620 5.6 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other (7) $18.34 $19.54 $40,650 9.7 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 200 $24.86 $26.76 $55,670 5.0 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,280 $20.84 $22.78 $47,390 4.1 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 430 $11.55 $12.92 $26,870 8.3 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 110 $27.90 $27.07 $56,310 6.0 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 60 $8.03 $8.20 $17,050 2.5 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 180 $13.30 $15.34 $31,910 8.9 %
 
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 26,090 $15.51 $16.83 $35,010 1.9 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,560 $21.85 $23.50 $48,880 3.1 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 160 $12.35 $12.51 $26,020 2.4 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 270 $16.37 $17.07 $35,500 3.1 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 550 $15.34 $15.60 $32,450 1.9 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,400 $17.57 $17.78 $36,980 1.4 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 300 $18.15 $18.71 $38,920 3.3 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 130 $19.09 $19.27 $40,080 1.8 %
  43-3071 Tellers 180 $12.03 $12.11 $25,190 1.7 %
  43-4011 Brokerage Clerks 40 $17.63 $16.98 $35,320 4.6 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,250 $14.55 $15.40 $32,030 3.1 %
  43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 220 $18.92 $19.01 $39,540 2.8 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 250 $11.19 $12.03 $25,020 4.1 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 260 $9.79 $10.05 $20,910 2.4 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 160 $14.29 $14.13 $29,390 2.3 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 80 $14.60 $14.63 $30,430 2.2 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 300 $16.27 $17.09 $35,540 4.5 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 290 $13.83 $15.63 $32,500 5.2 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 200 $17.98 $18.82 $39,140 2.9 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,300 $12.75 $12.68 $26,380 2.1 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 510 $13.84 $16.06 $33,410 3.0 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 900 $17.78 $20.35 $42,340 7.5 %
  43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 260 $16.39 $17.22 $35,810 5.6 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 130 $12.10 $13.03 $27,100 4.8 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 290 $18.00 $18.72 $38,930 4.4 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 120 $23.83 $23.15 $48,150 (7)
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 320 $22.38 $22.13 $46,040 (7)
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 390 $19.17 $18.42 $38,320 (7)
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 360 $18.39 $20.20 $42,020 3.0 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 810 $15.96 $16.53 $34,370 3.3 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,770 $11.49 $12.79 $26,610 2.1 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (7) $12.05 $12.76 $26,540 2.4 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,820 $16.72 $17.70 $36,810 1.9 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 210 $23.83 $23.08 $48,010 4.1 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 360 $13.18 $14.09 $29,320 7.1 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,250 $15.47 $15.56 $32,370 2.7 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 100 $18.73 $18.78 $39,070 2.3 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 250 $12.59 $13.13 $27,300 2.1 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 60 $16.72 $16.35 $34,000 5.5 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 130 $16.50 $16.93 $35,210 3.4 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 80 $13.14 $13.11 $27,270 3.0 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 4,330 $14.32 $16.98 $35,310 12.1 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 160 $13.43 $13.78 $28,670 2.9 %
  43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 1,000 $15.82 $16.66 $34,660 2.7 %
 
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 7,650 $24.28 $24.74 $51,450 2.2 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 800 $31.11 $34.15 $71,020 5.9 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 1,300 $23.73 $23.93 $49,770 4.3 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 130 $26.22 $26.55 $55,230 6.8 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,070 $17.24 $18.13 $37,710 4.9 %
  47-2072 Pile-Driver Operators 80 $26.39 $24.33 $50,600 5.3 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 630 $26.18 $26.49 $55,110 2.6 %
  47-2111 Electricians 900 $26.49 $25.72 $53,500 6.2 %
  47-2121 Glaziers (7) $23.85 $22.66 $47,140 6.5 %
  47-2131 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 50 $24.14 $22.05 $45,860 6.6 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 210 $23.14 $21.65 $45,040 4.7 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers 30 $29.11 $26.12 $54,330 9.1 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 860 $29.46 $28.89 $60,080 2.3 %
  47-2181 Roofers 130 $19.62 $21.21 $44,120 12.3 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 40 $18.14 $17.11 $35,590 8.2 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 130 $25.84 $25.33 $52,680 3.5 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 90 $23.95 $22.89 $47,610 4.4 %
  47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other 90 $25.34 $25.45 $52,940 4.1 %
  47-5012 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (7) $31.97 $31.50 $65,520 5.4 %
  47-5081 Helpers—Extraction Workers 100 $24.49 $23.85 $49,610 19.3 %
 
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 7,230 $22.07 $22.44 $46,670 2.2 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 480 $30.33 $30.51 $63,460 2.9 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 320 $23.03 $24.61 $51,180 9.3 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 450 $23.38 $22.98 $47,790 6.3 %
  49-2091 Avionics Technicians 140 $23.17 $24.44 $50,830 5.0 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 160 $27.76 $27.41 $57,020 5.7 %
  49-2096 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles (7) $13.89 $16.30 $33,900 4.1 %
  49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 50 $15.96 $16.11 $33,500 7.3 %
  49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (7) $18.98 $19.01 $39,540 5.7 %
  49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 770 $24.84 $25.99 $54,060 3.3 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 180 $20.62 $21.48 $44,680 4.5 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 700 $22.07 $20.79 $43,240 2.6 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 320 $23.49 $23.27 $48,390 2.4 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 170 $24.33 $24.10 $50,140 3.7 %
  49-3092 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 30 $20.62 $22.04 $45,850 6.1 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 260 $10.51 $11.11 $23,100 4.4 %
  49-9011 Mechanical Door Repairers (7) $14.46 $14.73 $30,640 4.6 %
  49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 40 $28.86 $27.63 $57,470 2.9 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 270 $25.06 $24.64 $51,260 9.0 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 60 $25.77 $26.66 $55,460 7.9 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,260 $19.07 $19.90 $41,390 3.4 %
  49-9044 Millwrights (7) $29.53 $27.48 $57,160 4.0 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 100 $31.30 $30.08 $62,570 3.9 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 70 $31.50 $29.74 $61,850 3.1 %
  49-9094 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 80 $14.78 $14.87 $30,930 9.6 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 170 $16.07 $16.90 $35,160 4.6 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 510 $21.36 $21.49 $44,690 3.3 %
 
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 2,920 $13.93 $16.30 $33,910 4.2 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 160 $25.68 $28.34 $58,940 4.1 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers (7) $11.51 $13.16 $27,380 8.3 %
  51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 130 $14.38 $15.80 $32,870 6.3 %
  51-3011 Bakers 190 $14.35 $14.55 $30,270 4.5 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 130 $18.19 $17.26 $35,900 3.5 %
  51-4041 Machinists 70 $22.73 $21.57 $44,870 7.4 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 140 $22.60 $22.56 $46,930 3.7 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 90 $19.54 $20.41 $42,440 3.1 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 230 $9.66 $9.96 $20,720 3.1 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 70 $9.11 $10.30 $21,430 2.0 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 60 $10.83 $12.05 $25,070 3.7 %
  51-6041 Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers (7) $10.74 $11.52 $23,950 9.3 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 30 $15.32 $15.56 $32,360 9.3 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 40 $23.91 $23.37 $48,610 4.9 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 140 $23.30 $21.66 $45,050 12.8 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 100 $9.40 $9.77 $20,330 4.3 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators (7) $11.58 $12.31 $25,610 2.3 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 90 $10.27 $11.01 $22,910 6.3 %
  51-9199 Production Workers, All Other (7) $8.69 $9.41 $19,570 5.3 %
 
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 11,390 $15.53 $22.56 $46,930 9.1 %
  53-1011 Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors 120 $15.44 $17.07 $35,510 6.3 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 170 $18.21 $19.78 $41,140 5.2 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 280 $32.17 $35.00 $72,790 7.9 %
  53-2011 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 1,250 (4) (4) $139,440 12.9 %
  53-2012 Commercial Pilots 160 (4) (4) $74,140 9.0 %
  53-2022 Airfield Operations Specialists 70 $18.76 $19.29 $40,130 5.1 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 210 $12.88 $14.36 $29,860 5.2 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 350 $12.59 $12.86 $26,740 1.7 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 530 $12.69 $13.54 $28,170 6.3 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,500 $20.59 $20.25 $42,130 3.8 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 890 $13.15 $14.88 $30,940 4.2 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 100 $10.31 $10.61 $22,060 1.7 %
  53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 100 $22.48 $20.87 $43,400 5.7 %
  53-5021 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (7) $25.19 $37.60 $78,210 12.0 %
  53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 50 $9.66 $9.94 $20,670 3.2 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants (7) $8.72 $9.03 $18,780 5.4 %
  53-6051 Transportation Inspectors 150 $32.02 $30.88 $64,230 3.3 %
  53-6099 Transportation Workers, All Other 300 $9.85 $11.99 $24,940 10.5 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 50 $16.11 $16.71 $34,760 8.6 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 280 $15.43 $15.58 $32,420 4.6 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 530 $10.38 $10.93 $22,730 2.5 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,980 $12.54 $13.31 $27,690 2.5 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 550 $9.57 $11.10 $23,090 4.6 %
  53-7072 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers 40 $12.12 $15.93 $33,130 19.8 %
  53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 890 $15.35 $17.75 $36,920 9.7 %

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