November 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Huntsville, AL 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 Huntsville, AL MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Alabama. 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 Huntsville, AL 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 186,050 $14.07 $18.92 $39,340 4.8 %
 
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 9,290 $38.70 $41.25 $85,790 1.5 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 390 (5) $74.33 $154,610 3.4 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 2,580 $37.46 $42.92 $89,280 2.1 %
  11-1031 Legislators 50 (4) (4) $16,910 8.2 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 40 $24.98 $29.40 $61,160 11.7 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 320 $39.31 $41.64 $86,620 3.3 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 310 $38.65 $41.48 $86,270 5.1 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 40 $26.88 $30.41 $63,250 12.3 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 200 $28.55 $31.59 $65,710 4.2 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 690 $41.55 $42.19 $87,750 1.6 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 560 $37.51 $37.27 $77,520 3.4 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 40 $27.36 $28.75 $59,800 3.8 %
  11-3042 Training and Development Managers 40 $27.40 $26.92 $55,990 5.2 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 130 $38.42 $38.39 $79,840 3.8 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 250 $37.50 $37.65 $78,310 3.2 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 230 $38.36 $38.23 $79,520 2.5 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 70 $27.87 $31.44 $65,400 5.3 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 270 $27.26 $34.26 $71,260 9.9 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 40 $12.05 $16.29 $33,890 22.2 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 200 (4) (4) $68,840 11.2 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 260 $29.10 $33.66 $70,020 3.1 %
  11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 40 $31.20 $31.69 $65,910 6.0 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 1,280 $49.33 $48.15 $100,140 2.5 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 180 $18.09 $19.88 $41,360 5.3 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 30 $13.68 $18.32 $38,110 12.0 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 160 $32.98 $36.70 $76,340 4.1 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 40 $52.63 $51.73 $107,590 3.2 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 130 $18.68 $21.38 $44,460 15.6 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 90 $21.42 $21.99 $45,740 4.0 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 580 $41.02 $41.73 $86,800 3.9 %
 
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 10,880 $27.59 $28.32 $58,910 5.4 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 130 $14.93 $18.19 $37,830 8.2 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 1,520 $29.09 $29.75 $61,880 7.2 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 170 $22.16 $21.68 $45,090 2.5 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 160 $24.09 $26.29 $54,680 7.1 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 340 $22.44 $25.34 $52,700 6.4 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 130 $15.44 $18.37 $38,220 7.6 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 90 $19.76 $20.31 $42,250 3.1 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 480 $17.73 $19.93 $41,450 6.8 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 300 $21.57 $22.75 $47,310 3.4 %
  13-1081 Logisticians 190 $31.22 $31.83 $66,200 3.1 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 1,350 $30.68 $31.06 $64,600 5.7 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 2,550 $33.33 $33.59 $69,860 2.6 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 1,530 $22.44 $24.20 $50,340 4.3 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate (7) $31.88 $27.46 $57,110 17.0 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 420 $29.08 $28.72 $59,730 2.7 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts (7) $19.69 $21.27 $44,240 5.5 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts (7) $30.94 $30.07 $62,540 3.6 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 200 $31.48 $36.80 $76,540 15.9 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 110 $15.57 $21.54 $44,800 10.3 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 480 $18.71 $23.74 $49,370 8.6 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 70 $25.17 $24.85 $51,680 2.2 %
  13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 210 $22.80 $25.88 $53,830 4.4 %
 
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 11,070 $33.18 $34.74 $72,250 3.3 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 1,540 $28.51 $42.29 $87,970 11.3 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 1,690 $38.60 $37.36 $77,710 1.7 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 1,190 $39.71 $39.38 $81,910 1.3 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 900 $17.02 $18.40 $38,280 2.2 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 3,410 $34.52 $35.09 $72,990 2.6 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 160 $24.58 $25.33 $52,680 2.6 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 590 $25.70 $26.51 $55,140 1.9 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 350 $28.66 $29.16 $60,660 4.0 %
  15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 480 $24.20 $27.33 $56,840 9.7 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 440 $37.22 $36.93 $76,820 4.6 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 13,990 $34.81 $34.31 $71,360 5.6 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 210 $31.98 $30.15 $62,700 6.3 %
  17-1022 Surveyors (7) $12.78 $14.24 $29,630 10.0 %
  17-2011 Aerospace Engineers 2,290 $41.13 $41.08 $85,450 3.2 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 420 $33.17 $33.69 $70,080 4.4 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 660 $40.25 $38.88 $80,880 3.1 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 1,230 $35.49 $35.56 $73,970 2.6 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 1,390 $38.24 $38.43 $79,940 4.5 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 200 $31.52 $30.74 $63,950 4.7 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 60 $39.61 $38.69 $80,460 6.3 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 450 $33.23 $33.69 $70,070 2.2 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 140 $38.58 $37.27 $77,510 5.0 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 790 $36.48 $36.28 $75,460 1.6 %
  17-2199 Engineers, All Other 2,030 $45.58 $43.67 $90,830 2.5 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 180 $19.46 $18.64 $38,770 11.4 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 200 $24.34 $23.67 $49,240 4.3 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 150 $23.55 $23.78 $49,450 6.9 %
  17-3019 Drafters, All Other 160 $23.35 $21.66 $45,060 6.5 %
  17-3021 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 190 $31.97 $31.67 $65,880 8.5 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 170 $15.60 $15.95 $33,170 4.1 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 1,190 $22.33 $22.39 $46,570 3.8 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 80 $21.36 $23.09 $48,030 5.2 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 80 $16.44 $18.87 $39,240 8.4 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 250 $22.56 $23.42 $48,700 3.4 %
  17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 760 $27.04 $26.06 $54,200 2.7 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 140 $12.24 $12.37 $25,720 3.4 %
 
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 1,850 $27.08 $30.53 $63,500 5.6 %
  19-2012 Physicists 120 $47.04 $47.17 $98,110 4.2 %
  19-2031 Chemists 100 $29.41 $31.69 $65,910 6.4 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 120 $21.83 $25.21 $52,440 7.2 %
  19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other 90 $49.53 $52.51 $109,220 3.0 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts (7) $23.42 $28.67 $59,630 6.4 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 40 $16.87 $32.08 $66,730 12.1 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 40 $26.11 $26.62 $55,370 9.0 %
  19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 110 $31.50 $31.70 $65,940 4.5 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 70 $20.26 $19.82 $41,230 4.0 %
  19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 300 $24.24 $24.25 $50,440 3.2 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 1,160 $13.74 $14.88 $30,950 2.8 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 40 $14.65 $15.12 $31,460 1.8 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 200 $18.20 $17.84 $37,100 3.6 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors (7) $10.30 $12.53 $26,060 15.8 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 180 $11.10 $12.82 $26,670 7.3 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 160 $15.39 $16.11 $33,510 2.9 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 220 $10.89 $11.71 $24,360 3.9 %
  21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 40 $13.51 $15.93 $33,120 2.4 %
 
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 850 $29.82 $37.60 $78,200 7.6 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 480 $43.85 $50.36 $104,750 8.4 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 40 $22.70 $29.41 $61,170 10.3 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 200 $18.55 $18.43 $38,340 5.0 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 40 $17.35 $17.49 $36,380 12.9 %
 
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 8,320 $18.16 $17.16 $35,690 6.2 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $51,100 1.3 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $53,300 1.5 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $45,520 1.3 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $52,320 1.5 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $44,950 1.7 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $43,450 1.6 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $40,950 2.6 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $51,110 1.6 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 130 $21.09 $21.65 $45,030 2.1 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 170 $7.95 $7.94 $16,520 3.0 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 170 (4) (4) $39,640 4.2 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,570 (4) (4) $40,490 1.8 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 320 (4) (4) $41,240 2.2 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 850 (4) (4) $43,730 3.0 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 110 (4) (4) $43,020 2.8 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (7) (4) (4) $38,380 3.1 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 120 $10.13 $12.55 $26,100 11.6 %
  25-4021 Librarians 170 $21.52 $22.08 $45,920 4.7 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 70 $11.31 $11.45 $23,820 5.8 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 90 $26.36 $24.89 $51,780 4.1 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,770 (4) (4) $13,400 3.7 %
 
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 2,270 $17.13 $18.82 $39,140 3.3 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 50 $23.53 $21.26 $44,210 11.9 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 50 $23.71 $22.25 $46,280 6.1 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 90 $9.36 $9.54 $19,850 3.3 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 380 $16.94 $17.68 $36,780 4.9 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 80 $15.22 $17.67 $36,740 10.3 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 60 $8.22 $9.01 $18,750 4.8 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 50 $15.45 $21.48 $44,680 11.6 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 110 (4) (4) $30,990 9.0 %
  27-2032 Choreographers 120 $15.33 $16.41 $34,130 9.1 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 200 $19.66 $21.27 $44,230 3.6 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 300 $23.31 $22.91 $47,650 2.7 %
  27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 40 $33.91 $31.26 $65,020 6.4 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians (7) $13.30 $17.10 $35,570 4.3 %
  27-4021 Photographers 80 $14.85 $15.38 $32,000 9.5 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture (7) $15.36 $16.11 $33,510 6.2 %
 
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 8,570 $19.94 $23.89 $49,690 2.7 %
  29-1021 Dentists, General (7) $48.94 $63.91 $132,920 14.7 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 40 $19.99 $19.69 $40,950 3.6 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 270 $40.80 $36.87 $76,690 7.5 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (7) $55.36 $68.30 $142,070 23.4 %
  29-1063 Internists, General (7) (5) $77.71 $161,640 9.3 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General (7) $50.72 $51.26 $106,620 6.0 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 140 (5) $84.49 $175,730 8.6 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 50 $27.94 $27.36 $56,920 2.8 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 130 $29.20 $28.40 $59,080 2.1 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists (7) $20.83 $20.98 $43,630 2.0 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 100 $28.38 $29.53 $61,430 10.7 %
  29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other (7) $26.50 $32.97 $68,570 10.0 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 190 $19.29 $19.19 $39,910 5.0 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 210 $12.28 $14.02 $29,170 4.6 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 400 $19.16 $18.58 $38,650 3.4 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 110 $22.91 $22.68 $47,180 7.1 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (7) $13.49 $14.10 $29,330 4.5 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 320 $11.21 $11.96 $24,870 6.0 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 70 $10.99 $10.79 $22,430 9.2 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 810 $14.90 $15.08 $31,360 1.9 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 250 $11.12 $12.45 $25,890 6.0 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 170 $10.76 $10.63 $22,110 4.5 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 50 $26.42 $27.38 $56,940 5.1 %
  29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 130 $12.68 $24.40 $50,740 26.1 %
 
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 3,290 $8.75 $9.48 $19,720 2.4 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 890 $7.42 $7.28 $15,150 2.2 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,170 $8.78 $8.65 $17,990 2.2 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 70 $17.99 $18.49 $38,450 4.2 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 40 $8.57 $9.31 $19,370 4.9 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 250 $14.25 $13.91 $28,940 6.0 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 240 $10.23 $10.29 $21,400 4.3 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists (7) $12.81 $12.40 $25,790 9.4 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 180 $8.70 $9.14 $19,010 4.7 %
 
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 4,120 $12.36 $13.45 $27,980 5.6 %
  33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 30 $20.89 $21.58 $44,890 2.6 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 60 $25.93 $26.80 $55,740 5.1 %
  33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 90 $19.64 $21.59 $44,910 7.3 %
  33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 500 $13.94 $14.36 $29,880 5.6 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 100 $21.11 $23.81 $49,530 3.6 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 680 $17.39 $17.14 $35,640 3.6 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 1,720 $8.88 $9.64 $20,040 3.8 %
  33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 170 $6.66 $7.15 $14,880 3.1 %
  33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 130 $13.11 $15.63 $32,520 6.4 %
 
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 13,570 $6.54 $7.10 $14,770 1.1 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 30 $12.18 $13.49 $28,060 5.6 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 1,150 $11.30 $11.63 $24,200 2.7 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 810 $6.27 $6.26 $13,020 2.9 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 560 $7.09 $7.48 $15,560 2.8 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 680 $8.08 $8.37 $17,410 3.4 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 520 $6.57 $6.73 $14,000 6.7 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 760 $8.04 $8.26 $17,180 2.1 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 230 $7.03 $6.91 $14,380 2.7 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 4,060 $6.29 $6.35 $13,210 1.9 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 530 $6.25 $6.26 $13,030 3.3 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 3,030 $6.18 $6.11 $12,710 2.0 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (7) $6.53 $7.03 $14,630 5.6 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 150 $6.69 $6.72 $13,970 2.1 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 400 $7.16 $7.16 $14,900 2.5 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 320 $7.02 $7.25 $15,080 3.8 %
 
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 6,080 $7.87 $8.63 $17,940 2.9 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 260 $12.16 $12.58 $26,170 3.4 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 180 $15.02 $15.91 $33,090 6.9 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 3,280 $7.10 $7.74 $16,100 3.7 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,040 $7.20 $7.50 $15,600 4.7 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 190 $10.21 $11.03 $22,940 9.1 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 1,000 $9.37 $9.65 $20,070 3.0 %
 
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 2,940 $7.51 $8.59 $17,870 2.6 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 200 $11.51 $12.88 $26,780 4.8 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (7) $6.93 $7.70 $16,020 8.1 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 300 $6.75 $7.36 $15,300 4.0 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 350 $8.09 $9.39 $19,520 8.3 %
  39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops 30 $6.27 $6.35 $13,210 5.0 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 770 $6.44 $6.55 $13,630 3.1 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 150 $7.82 $7.95 $16,530 2.6 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 210 $11.23 $13.40 $27,870 8.4 %
  39-9041 Residential Advisors 120 $7.83 $8.41 $17,500 2.5 %
 
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 17,240 $9.64 $13.37 $27,810 2.9 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,600 $14.01 $16.62 $34,580 5.4 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 250 $26.13 $32.51 $67,610 5.5 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 4,610 $7.61 $7.93 $16,490 1.5 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 500 $9.21 $9.49 $19,740 4.4 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 300 $11.40 $13.27 $27,600 8.3 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 6,590 $8.94 $10.45 $21,740 2.7 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 100 $16.69 $18.17 $37,790 4.9 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 270 $16.04 $20.82 $43,310 9.7 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 40 $14.23 $21.08 $43,850 12.8 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 70 $11.58 $12.13 $25,230 4.3 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 250 $10.58 $13.93 $28,980 10.0 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 660 $23.80 $28.02 $58,280 6.5 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,410 $21.23 $25.76 $53,580 4.8 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 50 $11.56 $12.13 $25,240 9.3 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 120 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  41-9031 Sales Engineers 110 $28.97 $34.00 $70,710 12.9 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers (7) $8.28 $8.47 $17,620 4.5 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 80 $17.66 $22.81 $47,440 12.8 %
 
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 28,680 $11.71 $13.74 $28,570 4.8 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,790 $18.30 $20.54 $42,720 2.9 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 370 $9.20 $9.31 $19,370 2.3 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 400 $14.51 $14.62 $30,400 4.6 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 480 $11.71 $12.12 $25,210 3.3 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,950 $12.10 $12.52 $26,040 2.0 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 210 $12.99 $13.22 $27,490 2.9 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 160 $16.10 $16.05 $33,380 3.0 %
  43-3071 Tellers 520 $9.77 $9.86 $20,520 3.8 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 60 $12.35 $12.57 $26,150 1.5 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (7) $12.45 $12.89 $26,810 2.3 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,440 $11.72 $12.58 $26,160 2.0 %
  43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 50 $14.45 $15.65 $32,550 5.7 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 530 $8.64 $9.67 $20,110 4.9 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 270 $6.51 $6.60 $13,730 4.2 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 300 $13.86 $14.43 $30,010 5.6 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 260 $11.04 $11.88 $24,710 4.3 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 310 $15.02 $15.08 $31,360 2.7 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,300 $9.21 $9.72 $20,210 3.2 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 1,450 $26.57 $28.46 $59,200 2.4 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 190 $8.41 $9.58 $19,920 9.3 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 160 $11.87 $11.88 $24,710 5.3 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 190 $11.18 $13.07 $27,180 6.2 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 80 $22.15 $21.50 $44,730 2.8 %
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 420 $21.34 $20.53 $42,700 2.5 %
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 220 $20.00 $18.85 $39,200 2.8 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (7) $17.78 $18.39 $38,240 4.7 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 800 $10.30 $10.99 $22,850 2.3 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 2,500 $9.37 $10.17 $21,150 3.1 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 80 $12.59 $13.50 $28,080 3.5 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,250 $17.91 $20.25 $42,120 7.7 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 310 $10.98 $11.86 $24,670 7.1 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 300 $10.44 $10.78 $22,420 3.0 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 3,380 $11.55 $12.41 $25,810 3.5 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 350 $15.64 $17.39 $36,170 5.6 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 470 $10.19 $10.78 $22,430 6.8 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 100 $13.34 $13.75 $28,600 2.5 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 70 $11.60 $11.30 $23,510 4.9 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 4,080 $9.73 $10.20 $21,220 1.6 %
  43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 180 $13.64 $17.33 $36,050 9.0 %
 
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 150 $9.21 $10.97 $22,820 10.2 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 60 $7.09 $8.04 $16,730 10.1 %
 
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 5,530 $13.51 $14.81 $30,810 3.1 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 690 $19.46 $20.10 $41,810 2.2 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 60 $18.67 $17.63 $36,670 2.4 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 480 $12.99 $13.59 $28,260 3.3 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 70 $11.73 $12.03 $25,010 4.6 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 720 $9.87 $10.13 $21,070 2.1 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 610 $13.78 $13.98 $29,080 2.3 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 140 $14.06 $14.14 $29,410 1.9 %
  47-2111 Electricians 920 $16.39 $18.52 $38,510 8.3 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 260 $12.15 $12.76 $26,540 3.8 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers 70 $10.81 $11.32 $23,550 3.7 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 280 $17.69 $18.06 $37,570 4.0 %
  47-2181 Roofers 40 $8.94 $9.56 $19,890 8.5 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 160 $12.40 $12.57 $26,150 2.8 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 50 $9.74 $9.57 $19,900 2.9 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 220 $9.30 $9.23 $19,190 5.1 %
  47-3014 Helpers—Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons (7) $9.21 $8.31 $17,280 19.3 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 80 $9.88 $10.03 $20,850 2.1 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 110 $22.35 $21.72 $45,190 2.8 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 100 $10.71 $10.92 $22,710 6.2 %
 
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 7,740 $14.19 $15.38 $31,990 2.5 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 660 $20.22 $21.35 $44,400 2.4 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 420 $16.80 $18.09 $37,620 3.4 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 350 $9.77 $12.64 $26,290 3.1 %
  49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (7) $14.69 $13.86 $28,830 11.1 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 300 $12.14 $13.92 $28,950 7.7 %
  49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 80 $16.34 $16.38 $34,080 5.4 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 200 $9.96 $12.60 $26,220 15.8 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 1,110 $13.49 $13.86 $28,830 3.2 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 170 $14.08 $15.12 $31,450 2.5 %
  49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics (7) $11.56 $12.35 $25,690 9.8 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 110 $14.00 $14.64 $30,450 2.7 %
  49-3052 Motorcycle Mechanics (7) $16.25 $16.71 $34,760 3.6 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 220 $10.09 $10.74 $22,350 8.6 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 460 $12.76 $13.25 $27,550 3.2 %
  49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 50 $16.32 $16.41 $34,130 1.9 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 290 $15.04 $17.60 $36,600 11.6 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,660 $15.01 $16.03 $33,340 5.2 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery (7) $11.79 $13.48 $28,030 7.9 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 190 $15.95 $16.37 $34,040 4.4 %
  49-9069 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other (7) $26.92 $25.52 $53,080 3.4 %
  49-9094 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 40 $11.40 $13.63 $28,340 4.2 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 250 $8.17 $8.70 $18,100 3.1 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other (7) $10.31 $12.87 $26,780 8.2 %
 
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 16,350 $13.29 $15.47 $32,180 5.6 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 1,240 $21.01 $22.89 $47,610 3.3 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 700 $10.92 $11.69 $24,310 5.1 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 40 $12.67 $12.82 $26,660 2.5 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 2,270 $11.48 $13.56 $28,190 7.2 %
  51-3011 Bakers 120 $9.07 $9.20 $19,140 4.8 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 120 $13.10 $13.32 $27,700 4.9 %
  51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 30 $8.12 $8.18 $17,020 3.3 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 230 $15.62 $15.17 $31,560 5.0 %
  51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 310 $10.86 $10.88 $22,630 3.4 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 500 $12.85 $13.12 $27,300 4.5 %
  51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 300 $17.07 $19.14 $39,800 11.7 %
  51-4041 Machinists 590 $14.85 $15.32 $31,870 1.9 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 150 $10.47 $10.82 $22,500 3.7 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 240 $25.62 $24.86 $51,700 6.1 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 350 $13.90 $16.89 $35,140 5.9 %
  51-4191 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 50 $12.73 $13.15 $27,360 3.8 %
  51-4193 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 50 $12.74 $13.04 $27,130 3.6 %
  51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other (7) $18.15 $18.07 $37,580 2.5 %
  51-5021 Job Printers (7) $14.34 $15.69 $32,630 11.1 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers (7) $11.05 $12.79 $26,610 8.0 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 120 $12.18 $13.81 $28,720 4.1 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 280 $7.59 $7.71 $16,040 3.7 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 150 $8.02 $7.98 $16,610 4.0 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 440 $7.30 $7.72 $16,070 3.5 %
  51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 30 $7.44 $7.82 $16,280 7.8 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 100 $9.83 $10.11 $21,030 7.7 %
  51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 30 $10.59 $10.60 $22,040 6.9 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 40 $9.77 $9.74 $20,270 4.3 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 100 $13.63 $14.70 $30,580 5.7 %
  51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 60 $12.50 $12.19 $25,360 8.4 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 260 $11.74 $11.40 $23,710 2.6 %
  51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 70 $15.45 $15.05 $31,300 4.9 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 1,050 $13.43 $17.13 $35,640 7.8 %
  51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 250 $14.10 $13.98 $29,090 2.8 %
  51-9083 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 50 $9.91 $10.14 $21,100 4.2 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 140 $11.17 $11.32 $23,540 2.6 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 $12.92 $14.31 $29,770 5.0 %
  51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 80 $11.46 $13.43 $27,940 13.0 %
  51-9131 Photographic Process Workers 50 $9.76 $10.33 $21,480 4.7 %
  51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 140 $12.30 $12.36 $25,710 1.8 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 450 $9.19 $10.19 $21,200 4.2 %
 
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 12,110 $9.02 $10.57 $21,980 2.6 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 340 $14.86 $15.49 $32,220 3.0 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 230 $17.85 $19.38 $40,300 3.2 %
  53-2012 Commercial Pilots 30 (4) (4) $61,510 3.2 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 100 $9.43 $9.48 $19,720 3.1 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 390 $6.34 $6.70 $13,930 6.9 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 800 $7.30 $9.56 $19,880 10.5 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,400 $15.19 $15.91 $33,080 4.2 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 1,220 $10.13 $11.63 $24,200 6.2 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 150 $8.24 $8.21 $17,080 3.4 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 40 $7.87 $8.92 $18,560 7.0 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 70 $12.59 $12.64 $26,290 4.6 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 570 $10.94 $11.88 $24,720 4.0 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 440 $7.79 $8.05 $16,730 2.6 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 4,280 $8.20 $8.70 $18,100 3.6 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 1,280 $7.95 $8.19 $17,030 3.0 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 180 $12.22 $11.74 $24,410 3.5 %

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