November 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

La Crosse, WI-MN 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 La Crosse, WI-MN MSA, a metropolitan statistical area that includes parts of Wisconsin and Minnesota. 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 La Crosse, WI-MN 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 71,060 $12.61 $15.23 $31,690 1.8 %
 
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 2,370 $31.49 $35.81 $74,490 2.0 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 130 $63.53 $66.33 $137,970 9.3 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 640 $35.14 $42.18 $87,740 3.1 %
  11-1031 Legislators 40 (4) (4) $12,970 3.9 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 120 $39.64 $41.49 $86,290 6.9 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 80 $32.76 $32.63 $67,860 2.9 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 70 $32.68 $33.79 $70,280 5.5 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 60 $31.40 $31.37 $65,250 2.9 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 60 $27.39 $30.86 $64,190 4.0 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 80 $29.64 $29.23 $60,800 3.6 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 90 (4) (4) $72,330 2.0 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 150 $27.44 $29.87 $62,140 1.7 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 100 $18.24 $19.33 $40,210 2.4 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 40 $20.53 $21.41 $44,540 5.1 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 120 $30.99 $31.37 $65,240 2.2 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 2,020 $20.32 $21.90 $45,550 2.5 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 90 $18.01 $21.53 $44,770 13.0 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 90 $19.46 $19.99 $41,580 2.1 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 50 $19.42 $20.86 $43,390 5.8 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 80 $22.10 $22.42 $46,630 2.8 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 70 $16.83 $17.51 $36,420 3.7 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 50 $19.35 $20.84 $43,350 6.0 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 80 $19.40 $19.65 $40,870 2.8 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 170 $6.56 $10.46 $21,750 10.3 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 60 $27.65 $35.88 $74,630 9.8 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 330 $20.81 $21.73 $45,190 5.1 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 380 $24.56 $25.84 $53,750 2.5 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 50 $23.33 $28.16 $58,570 11.9 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 260 $20.92 $23.87 $49,660 6.9 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 70 $12.85 $12.89 $26,810 5.6 %
 
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 940 $23.86 $24.84 $51,660 3.6 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 90 $23.00 $23.91 $49,740 4.4 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 200 $30.83 $30.90 $64,280 2.3 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 210 $18.08 $18.33 $38,130 2.1 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 120 $23.46 $24.92 $51,830 2.2 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 80 $23.76 $23.86 $49,640 3.7 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 80 $23.32 $24.19 $50,320 2.2 %
 
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 910 $22.32 $23.24 $48,340 3.1 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval (7) $21.69 $24.90 $51,790 4.5 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 80 $26.44 $28.03 $58,310 2.5 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 40 $31.84 $31.79 $66,120 3.6 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 40 $30.69 $29.86 $62,100 2.2 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 70 $26.80 $27.58 $57,360 2.3 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 40 $18.54 $18.08 $37,600 5.2 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 40 $20.63 $21.01 $43,710 4.2 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 70 $17.32 $19.80 $41,190 6.2 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 50 $20.58 $20.85 $43,360 2.1 %
 
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 560 $21.24 $22.79 $47,390 4.5 %
  19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 40 $24.79 $24.95 $51,890 1.6 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 40 $25.68 $25.93 $53,940 4.5 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 40 $21.45 $21.40 $44,510 4.3 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 120 $25.86 $29.10 $60,540 4.8 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 30 $23.43 $23.23 $48,320 2.7 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 30 $15.38 $15.60 $32,450 3.8 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 900 $15.53 $16.43 $34,180 4.0 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 120 $21.94 $23.45 $48,780 8.2 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 40 $19.12 $19.28 $40,110 3.3 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 90 $13.33 $14.46 $30,080 4.9 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 160 $16.20 $16.81 $34,960 8.2 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 40 $14.15 $14.87 $30,930 11.9 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 260 $11.92 $11.57 $24,070 5.0 %
  21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 50 $15.77 $15.74 $32,740 4.4 %
 
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 210 $18.69 $25.79 $53,650 7.0 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 80 $36.21 $39.23 $81,590 6.8 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 80 $14.16 $14.73 $30,640 3.7 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 4,080 $19.11 $19.12 $39,770 2.9 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $63,380 6.1 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $54,670 1.9 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $48,770 2.6 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $49,730 2.8 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $42,640 3.2 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 130 $9.37 $9.83 $20,460 4.7 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 110 (4) (4) $39,440 5.0 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 760 (4) (4) $40,490 2.2 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 190 (4) (4) $38,060 4.0 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 630 (4) (4) $42,870 2.9 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 40 (4) (4) $45,630 2.8 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 100 (4) (4) $38,360 3.3 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 90 (4) (4) $46,180 3.3 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 50 $22.02 $23.35 $48,560 5.8 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 50 $15.99 $17.29 $35,960 7.4 %
  25-4021 Librarians 80 $21.10 $21.35 $44,410 4.4 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 50 $15.07 $14.38 $29,920 7.9 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 60 $23.54 $23.01 $47,870 6.8 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 600 (4) (4) $22,540 5.2 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 850 $14.75 $16.56 $34,450 4.3 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 140 $12.98 $13.60 $28,290 4.8 %
  27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 70 $10.99 $12.02 $25,000 9.3 %
  27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 50 $11.67 $15.94 $33,150 18.7 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 90 $17.18 $18.46 $38,400 2.9 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 50 $9.21 $10.74 $22,340 9.0 %
  27-4021 Photographers 40 $19.77 $22.07 $45,910 12.2 %
 
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 4,390 $23.12 $26.53 $55,180 6.1 %
  29-1021 Dentists, General 40 $49.93 $51.05 $106,190 12.0 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 120 $46.75 $45.83 $95,330 1.9 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (7) (5) $78.90 $164,100 9.4 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 70 $24.47 $24.52 $51,000 2.0 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 90 $28.54 $28.53 $59,340 2.1 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 60 $23.28 $23.41 $48,690 2.8 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists (7) $24.10 $23.79 $49,490 2.9 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 110 $25.77 $25.77 $53,600 2.2 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 240 $20.43 $20.95 $43,580 2.8 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 170 $10.35 $10.00 $20,800 13.3 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 130 $10.27 $10.40 $21,630 2.1 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 40 $11.44 $11.75 $24,430 4.3 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 280 $16.29 $16.60 $34,530 2.2 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 30 $13.71 $13.47 $28,020 5.2 %
 
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 2,760 $11.18 $11.44 $23,790 2.5 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 170 $8.93 $9.06 $18,850 3.1 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,470 $10.66 $10.98 $22,840 3.5 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 180 $12.79 $12.78 $26,580 4.5 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides (7) $12.41 $12.08 $25,130 3.6 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 40 $7.82 $7.94 $16,510 5.6 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other (7) $11.15 $11.24 $23,390 2.3 %
 
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 1,020 $12.37 $14.20 $29,540 6.9 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 140 $11.12 $11.60 $24,120 6.9 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 220 $19.93 $20.28 $42,190 3.9 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 220 $8.06 $8.54 $17,760 5.4 %
  33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (7) $7.13 $7.41 $15,420 3.0 %
  33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 70 (7) (7) (7) (7)
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 6,570 $7.12 $7.81 $16,250 1.6 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 50 $9.91 $10.70 $22,250 4.8 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 400 $12.54 $13.69 $28,470 4.7 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 410 $6.81 $6.99 $14,540 3.0 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 170 $8.61 $9.30 $19,340 3.8 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 300 $8.88 $9.23 $19,200 3.0 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 160 $8.74 $8.80 $18,300 3.1 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 430 $7.48 $7.59 $15,780 5.3 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 730 $7.85 $8.04 $16,730 4.6 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,220 $7.38 $7.50 $15,600 2.5 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (7) $6.70 $6.78 $14,100 3.1 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,280 $6.38 $6.80 $14,150 3.1 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 280 $6.67 $6.75 $14,040 4.0 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 280 $6.62 $6.76 $14,070 2.4 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 120 $7.07 $7.44 $15,480 4.9 %
  35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other (7) $6.28 $6.43 $13,370 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 2,720 $9.95 $10.47 $21,780 1.9 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 120 $16.73 $16.49 $34,310 3.6 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 40 $18.57 $18.30 $38,070 5.8 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,320 $10.62 $10.76 $22,370 2.0 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 800 $8.38 $8.70 $18,100 3.7 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 370 $9.50 $9.98 $20,750 4.0 %
  37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 40 $11.85 $11.71 $24,360 3.6 %
 
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 2,230 $8.60 $9.06 $18,840 2.6 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 90 $14.62 $15.34 $31,900 3.7 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 130 $7.18 $8.16 $16,980 3.6 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 280 $9.95 $10.56 $21,970 2.3 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 850 $9.41 $9.35 $19,440 2.4 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 140 $7.76 $8.54 $17,760 8.7 %
 
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 7,340 $9.40 $13.21 $27,470 2.6 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 500 $16.32 $18.00 $37,430 3.9 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 130 $20.52 $23.03 $47,900 5.8 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 1,630 $7.78 $7.95 $16,550 1.3 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 220 $7.75 $8.62 $17,920 4.5 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 160 $13.45 $13.89 $28,900 6.9 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,760 $8.06 $9.50 $19,750 2.5 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 90 $18.57 $21.14 $43,970 9.5 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 130 $22.73 $31.98 $66,520 13.6 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 180 $20.08 $24.70 $51,370 7.6 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 130 $23.69 $28.70 $59,700 10.0 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 620 $20.70 $23.61 $49,110 4.3 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers 90 $31.18 $31.73 $66,000 3.8 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 130 $12.85 $16.00 $33,290 10.5 %
 
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 12,870 $11.86 $12.51 $26,020 1.3 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 590 $19.28 $19.83 $41,250 2.9 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 140 $10.32 $10.71 $22,290 2.9 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 140 $12.43 $12.60 $26,210 3.0 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 350 $11.71 $11.71 $24,350 2.2 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,230 $12.53 $13.14 $27,330 2.1 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 80 $12.98 $13.70 $28,490 2.8 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 30 $14.65 $14.57 $30,300 3.8 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 50 $14.63 $15.15 $31,510 2.2 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,450 $12.30 $12.83 $26,700 1.9 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 170 $8.66 $8.70 $18,090 2.6 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 140 $13.84 $14.63 $30,430 6.2 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks (7) $10.13 $11.35 $23,600 2.5 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 100 $13.97 $14.20 $29,540 1.9 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 690 $9.90 $10.05 $20,890 3.0 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 90 $8.34 $8.91 $18,530 6.4 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 110 $14.84 $15.69 $32,630 4.0 %
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 160 $21.93 $20.92 $43,510 2.6 %
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 80 $22.01 $20.51 $42,660 3.1 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 200 $14.14 $15.97 $33,220 3.3 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 280 $10.23 $10.50 $21,830 4.7 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,070 $8.98 $9.73 $20,230 3.9 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (7) $12.87 $13.09 $27,230 3.4 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 670 $13.90 $14.28 $29,700 1.6 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 50 $12.05 $11.63 $24,180 7.1 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries (7) $12.79 $13.29 $27,630 7.4 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 960 $12.02 $12.19 $25,350 1.7 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 40 $12.05 $13.18 $27,410 7.5 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 200 $10.02 $10.04 $20,880 2.2 %
  43-9031 Desktop Publishers 40 $15.44 $14.72 $30,610 7.9 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 180 $13.18 $13.18 $27,420 4.2 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,170 $10.94 $11.11 $23,120 1.8 %
  43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 180 $12.57 $12.78 $26,580 4.0 %
 
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 60 $11.85 $12.22 $25,420 4.6 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 2,730 $17.10 $17.92 $37,280 2.9 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 180 $22.73 $25.14 $52,290 4.6 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 50 $20.54 $20.06 $41,730 10.9 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 420 $15.63 $16.75 $34,840 3.4 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 50 $16.81 $17.09 $35,540 3.8 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 300 $18.52 $17.34 $36,060 7.6 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 120 $19.91 $20.94 $43,550 5.5 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 80 $7.06 $11.71 $24,350 26.3 %
  47-2111 Electricians 310 $20.69 $20.43 $42,490 3.9 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 100 $13.09 $13.77 $28,630 4.3 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 230 $23.60 $21.95 $45,660 5.7 %
  47-2181 Roofers 100 $15.42 $16.22 $33,730 1.9 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 180 $15.09 $16.58 $34,500 9.4 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 30 $19.33 $18.86 $39,230 8.3 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 30 $9.58 $9.45 $19,660 3.3 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 80 $15.14 $15.10 $31,400 3.4 %
  47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other (7) $7.93 $8.46 $17,590 10.8 %
 
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 2,510 $15.94 $16.68 $34,700 1.9 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 190 $22.98 $22.92 $47,670 2.9 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 30 $16.24 $17.73 $36,870 6.7 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 70 $20.75 $19.65 $40,880 5.2 %
  49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (7) $19.73 $20.22 $42,060 6.9 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 90 $16.29 $16.45 $34,210 3.1 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 350 $13.30 $14.09 $29,310 4.6 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 140 $18.14 $17.68 $36,780 2.8 %
  49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 30 $13.57 $13.74 $28,580 8.1 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 80 $18.15 $18.21 $37,880 2.8 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 120 $18.02 $18.51 $38,490 8.1 %
  49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers (7) $15.40 $15.68 $32,610 4.1 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 70 $16.20 $20.14 $41,890 12.2 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 580 $15.21 $15.74 $32,740 3.7 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 70 $12.77 $13.45 $27,970 6.2 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (7) $25.08 $24.47 $50,890 3.5 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 90 $16.16 $16.57 $34,470 6.0 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 60 $9.81 $10.66 $22,170 6.6 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 40 $13.03 $13.12 $27,290 10.0 %
 
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 7,160 $12.71 $13.31 $27,680 4.1 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 470 $19.36 $20.31 $42,250 3.6 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 80 $15.77 $15.76 $32,780 5.6 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 830 $13.25 $12.82 $26,670 7.6 %
  51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 40 $10.31 $10.64 $22,130 3.1 %
  51-3011 Bakers 70 $8.65 $9.12 $18,980 4.7 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 50 $12.16 $12.31 $25,610 2.1 %
  51-3092 Food Batchmakers 50 $9.51 $9.73 $20,230 5.6 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 70 $14.54 $16.18 $33,660 12.6 %
  51-4022 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $18.68 $17.98 $37,390 8.4 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $12.16 $12.39 $25,770 5.7 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 70 $13.95 $14.23 $29,600 4.9 %
  51-4041 Machinists 180 $14.65 $14.48 $30,120 7.5 %
  51-4062 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic (7) $19.50 $18.81 $39,130 2.7 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $11.90 $12.41 $25,810 7.2 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 110 $19.88 $19.99 $41,580 3.7 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 460 $15.92 $15.49 $32,220 2.6 %
  51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $15.23 $15.30 $31,830 2.5 %
  51-5011 Bindery Workers (7) $11.52 $12.56 $26,130 7.3 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 90 $10.57 $12.64 $26,290 7.5 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 200 $15.79 $15.92 $33,110 4.7 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 140 $9.92 $9.74 $20,260 3.0 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators (7) $10.25 $10.66 $22,160 2.6 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (7) $8.12 $9.57 $19,910 5.8 %
  51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 70 $11.02 $11.60 $24,130 3.4 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 180 $10.65 $10.88 $22,640 1.7 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 50 $16.06 $16.02 $33,310 4.4 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $12.93 $13.22 $27,490 5.7 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 140 $12.31 $12.88 $26,790 6.1 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 320 $10.99 $11.77 $24,480 7.1 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 380 $12.84 $12.76 $26,550 2.6 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 120 $12.74 $13.46 $28,000 6.3 %
  51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 60 $15.99 $15.83 $32,930 4.2 %
  51-9131 Photographic Process Workers 40 $8.39 $8.90 $18,500 5.3 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 430 $8.32 $8.94 $18,600 5.1 %
  51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 300 $9.00 $9.56 $19,890 8.9 %
 
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 5,860 $12.43 $12.99 $27,020 2.5 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 70 $22.13 $21.29 $44,280 4.4 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 100 $21.27 $21.31 $44,320 3.0 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 410 $11.61 $11.80 $24,550 4.0 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 120 $11.99 $12.29 $25,560 7.3 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,640 $15.94 $16.23 $33,760 2.8 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 630 $8.60 $9.28 $19,300 4.5 %
  53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 50 $6.04 $6.44 $13,390 4.8 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 70 $10.15 $11.27 $23,430 11.1 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 30 $19.06 $19.54 $40,640 11.0 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 290 $8.14 $8.87 $18,450 3.1 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,270 $11.28 $11.28 $23,450 2.9 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 390 $8.49 $8.98 $18,670 6.7 %

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