November 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, CA MSA


For metropolitan area definitions used by the OES survey, see the MSA definitions page.

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in the San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, CA MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in California. These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

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SOC Major Groups in the San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, CA MSA:

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All Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 101,320 $13.93 $17.91 $37,250 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 4,460 $34.66 $38.28 $79,610 1.5 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 210 (5) $71.15 $148,000 4.4 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,360 $37.87 $42.47 $88,340 1.9 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 30 $33.96 $34.66 $72,100 8.4 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 90 $31.95 $37.26 $77,500 6.5 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 180 $40.06 $44.15 $91,840 5.3 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 40 $30.14 $33.64 $69,970 9.8 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 120 $30.45 $32.21 $67,010 5.0 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 110 $38.74 $37.93 $78,890 2.5 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 260 $37.51 $42.13 $87,630 4.5 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 130 $37.88 $38.81 $80,720 4.1 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 30 $29.95 $39.96 $83,110 10.2 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 40 $35.18 $37.96 $78,950 6.7 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 110 $33.33 $33.50 $69,690 4.2 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 130 (4) (4) $84,870 3.3 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary (7) $42.92 $44.87 $93,330 2.6 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 140 $45.24 $45.97 $95,610 4.1 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 280 $19.20 $19.28 $40,100 4.4 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 180 $14.88 $17.27 $35,920 9.9 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 110 $31.13 $32.36 $67,310 2.4 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers (7) $49.44 $46.59 $96,920 6.5 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 240 $16.94 $21.30 $44,300 12.2 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 100 $24.06 $31.41 $65,330 8.2 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 220 $35.59 $40.74 $84,730 5.8 %
 
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 3,370 $25.52 $27.80 $57,820 2.7 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 80 $19.23 $20.46 $42,560 8.1 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 100 $21.24 $22.01 $45,780 2.1 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation (7) $33.19 $33.38 $69,430 5.2 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 130 $23.07 $24.68 $51,340 2.8 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 60 $16.74 $17.38 $36,160 5.9 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 50 $23.51 $24.08 $50,090 6.1 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 80 $27.86 $29.13 $60,580 6.0 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 190 $26.08 $31.95 $66,450 9.3 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,320 $26.91 $27.01 $56,190 5.3 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 410 $25.21 $28.36 $58,980 4.7 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 40 $27.36 $32.83 $68,280 7.8 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors (7) $26.68 $32.77 $68,150 8.2 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 330 $25.28 $29.72 $61,810 7.8 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 70 $21.07 $20.62 $42,890 5.8 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 1,360 $30.04 $31.17 $64,830 3.8 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 210 $31.16 $33.56 $69,800 7.3 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 180 $35.69 $32.65 $67,910 7.3 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 70 $43.18 $44.10 $91,720 2.8 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 220 $18.14 $19.43 $40,410 3.7 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 180 $29.41 $29.14 $60,620 4.1 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 40 $34.94 $36.67 $76,270 9.2 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 120 $29.34 $29.75 $61,870 3.4 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 130 $29.94 $33.69 $70,070 5.8 %
  15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other (7) $34.56 $34.90 $72,590 3.9 %
 
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 2,050 $29.80 $30.16 $62,740 4.7 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 80 $27.72 $29.50 $61,370 3.4 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 130 $23.96 $24.18 $50,290 7.4 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 500 $30.32 $29.87 $62,120 4.0 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 140 $32.92 $33.25 $69,150 1.9 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 50 $37.20 $34.84 $72,460 7.0 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 140 $35.74 $41.66 $86,660 9.4 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 150 $17.99 $17.61 $36,620 4.6 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 130 $21.83 $21.21 $44,110 6.8 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 50 $17.50 $18.37 $38,210 6.1 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 50 $20.85 $22.05 $45,860 6.8 %
 
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 950 $26.75 $29.23 $60,810 6.7 %
  19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists 30 $25.23 $26.27 $54,630 5.1 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 40 $31.26 $30.96 $64,390 2.3 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 40 $29.33 $30.06 $62,520 4.2 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 70 $27.54 $28.79 $59,890 4.5 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 140 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 110 $27.82 $27.71 $57,640 3.7 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 80 $11.29 $13.52 $28,120 17.8 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 40 $15.23 $16.06 $33,410 6.7 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 130 $18.12 $18.15 $37,750 5.8 %
 
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 1,050 $19.95 $21.87 $45,480 9.4 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 140 $24.25 $26.60 $55,320 7.3 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists (7) $17.79 $17.48 $36,360 4.9 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 60 $28.89 $25.86 $53,780 14.6 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 60 $11.40 $12.61 $26,230 5.0 %
  21-1019 Counselors, All Other (7) $19.08 $18.45 $38,370 8.7 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 100 $28.44 $24.78 $51,540 9.2 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 110 $25.47 $24.75 $51,480 4.7 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (7) $15.37 $16.83 $35,010 6.0 %
  21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 40 $21.39 $22.05 $45,850 2.3 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 160 $11.78 $13.05 $27,130 3.6 %
  21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (7) $24.43 $22.60 $47,010 5.2 %
  21-2011 Clergy 40 $20.73 $21.00 $43,680 8.5 %
 
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 310 $33.88 $39.75 $82,670 7.4 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 140 $51.65 $57.79 $120,200 6.0 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 80 $16.74 $18.35 $38,170 7.8 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 40 $28.91 $31.82 $66,180 8.9 %
 
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 6,820 $23.09 $23.12 $48,100 3.6 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 70 $30.11 $29.42 $61,200 3.5 %
  25-1199 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other (7) $34.37 $32.19 $66,960 2.3 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 390 $10.83 $11.42 $23,750 4.1 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 130 (4) (4) $50,600 4.5 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,490 (4) (4) $53,360 2.1 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 200 (4) (4) $56,070 2.2 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,140 (4) (4) $49,750 3.2 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 60 (4) (4) $54,180 4.5 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 60 (4) (4) $53,920 3.5 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 40 $16.87 $19.77 $41,110 13.5 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 280 $20.91 $21.15 $43,990 10.3 %
  25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 680 (4) (4) $50,150 7.4 %
  25-4021 Librarians 80 $20.20 $23.41 $48,690 5.3 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 80 $13.76 $15.20 $31,620 5.9 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 40 $22.01 $24.40 $50,760 10.6 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 930 (4) (4) $23,860 3.0 %
 
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 1,080 $15.18 $19.62 $40,810 8.5 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 90 $9.44 $9.28 $19,300 4.8 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 140 $17.34 $17.41 $36,210 3.4 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 40 $20.39 $20.28 $42,190 3.0 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 40 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 150 (4) (4) $27,050 14.7 %
  27-2032 Choreographers (7) $10.55 $16.04 $33,360 17.9 %
  27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 40 $16.41 $20.32 $42,260 6.9 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 100 $19.82 $20.21 $42,030 3.0 %
  27-3041 Editors 50 $20.11 $24.50 $50,960 9.4 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 40 $10.45 $10.97 $22,820 2.5 %
 
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 4,900 $25.18 $28.10 $58,440 5.0 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 30 $21.70 $21.58 $44,880 2.9 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 150 $47.57 $45.17 $93,950 3.3 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (7) $55.03 $60.22 $125,260 13.4 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 60 $66.73 $72.41 $150,600 10.1 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 60 $39.32 $44.62 $92,810 15.3 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,290 $29.59 $29.35 $61,040 2.1 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 120 $24.02 $28.87 $60,050 8.9 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 60 $37.94 $36.45 $75,820 5.6 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 40 $27.01 $28.23 $58,720 4.3 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 110 $21.64 $21.25 $44,200 5.7 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 140 $15.53 $15.47 $32,190 1.9 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 50 $10.63 $11.79 $24,520 5.2 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 340 $17.52 $18.13 $37,710 2.5 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 110 $16.12 $16.17 $33,620 4.8 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (7) $9.49 $10.95 $22,780 16.2 %
  29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 40 $17.04 $17.79 $37,000 11.1 %
 
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 2,250 $10.80 $12.36 $25,720 3.5 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 440 $8.97 $8.97 $18,660 2.6 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 590 $10.14 $10.65 $22,160 4.3 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 30 $24.07 $23.26 $48,380 5.8 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 80 $14.92 $17.20 $35,790 13.7 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 420 $14.94 $14.32 $29,780 7.6 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 300 $14.51 $15.83 $32,920 8.3 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 40 $16.76 $17.52 $36,440 3.1 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides (7) $9.81 $9.83 $20,450 3.8 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 140 $11.32 $10.41 $21,660 5.3 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 100 $11.58 $11.89 $24,740 3.1 %
 
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 4,030 $24.84 $23.48 $48,840 5.5 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 60 $40.40 $40.61 $84,460 2.0 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 170 $27.94 $28.81 $59,930 2.7 %
  33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 70 $24.00 $24.48 $50,920 6.5 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 440 $17.40 $18.15 $37,750 10.1 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (7) $26.00 $26.78 $55,710 2.8 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 700 $19.73 $17.95 $37,330 10.5 %
  33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 130 $9.05 $9.03 $18,790 2.4 %
  33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 330 $11.97 $13.25 $27,560 2.6 %
 
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 11,310 $8.20 $8.92 $18,560 1.0 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 130 $15.61 $16.13 $33,550 3.7 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 750 $11.79 $12.78 $26,590 3.2 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 1,130 $8.04 $8.24 $17,130 2.2 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 230 $12.02 $13.16 $27,370 6.9 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 990 $10.53 $10.71 $22,280 1.9 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 170 $10.14 $10.22 $21,260 2.3 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 820 $8.67 $9.42 $19,590 3.9 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 500 $7.89 $8.18 $17,010 2.6 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,780 $7.95 $8.20 $17,060 1.7 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 860 $7.97 $8.25 $17,170 1.9 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,180 $7.82 $7.85 $16,330 1.3 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 70 $7.86 $8.05 $16,740 3.1 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 630 $7.73 $7.70 $16,010 1.3 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 720 $7.89 $7.89 $16,410 1.3 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 360 $8.06 $8.22 $17,100 2.2 %
 
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 4,200 $9.62 $11.28 $23,450 3.1 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 100 $12.24 $13.88 $28,880 4.0 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 170 $18.63 $18.86 $39,230 5.3 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,090 $9.99 $10.85 $22,560 4.0 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,370 $8.02 $8.31 $17,290 2.4 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 50 $15.29 $15.73 $32,730 3.1 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 1,270 $12.07 $12.88 $26,800 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 2,350 $9.14 $10.66 $22,170 2.9 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 80 $14.77 $15.71 $32,670 7.7 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 80 $8.42 $10.01 $20,810 6.6 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 70 $7.70 $7.99 $16,620 3.0 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 250 $8.15 $8.56 $17,810 2.2 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 100 $9.34 $9.55 $19,870 4.0 %
  39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops (7) $7.84 $7.84 $16,320 3.3 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 250 $8.17 $8.94 $18,590 3.3 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 460 $9.81 $9.85 $20,490 2.1 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 340 $13.18 $14.67 $30,520 9.9 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 390 $8.49 $9.29 $19,310 2.7 %
 
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 11,310 $10.08 $14.19 $29,520 3.2 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,050 $16.98 $18.44 $38,350 2.7 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 100 $26.24 $28.47 $59,210 5.8 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 3,450 $8.35 $9.84 $20,460 2.6 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 470 $9.00 $10.25 $21,320 4.1 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 180 $13.73 $15.12 $31,450 4.0 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 4,080 $8.81 $10.79 $22,430 2.9 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 100 $20.57 $21.63 $44,990 7.8 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 130 $18.86 $20.70 $43,060 9.5 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 100 $39.38 $45.73 $95,120 16.7 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 310 $15.88 $20.65 $42,950 6.6 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 80 $29.65 $34.02 $70,750 10.2 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 710 $21.18 $24.74 $51,450 4.1 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 120 $55.99 $61.66 $128,250 11.1 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 40 $10.51 $11.79 $24,530 5.4 %
 
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 17,290 $12.75 $14.03 $29,180 1.8 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,080 $19.49 $21.12 $43,930 2.3 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 140 $11.13 $12.33 $25,660 6.8 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 150 $14.30 $14.37 $29,900 2.5 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 340 $13.33 $13.56 $28,210 2.5 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,750 $14.29 $14.36 $29,870 1.6 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 170 $13.65 $14.44 $30,040 2.1 %
  43-3071 Tellers 650 $11.08 $11.62 $24,180 2.9 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,210 $13.06 $14.53 $30,220 5.6 %
  43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs (7) $16.51 $17.47 $36,330 13.5 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 240 $8.72 $9.22 $19,180 3.4 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 490 $8.58 $8.90 $18,510 2.5 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 210 $16.66 $17.07 $35,510 3.9 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 110 $13.05 $13.55 $28,190 2.0 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 170 $11.31 $12.69 $26,390 4.2 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 100 $19.92 $19.64 $40,860 3.3 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 990 $10.90 $11.37 $23,660 3.5 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks (7) $13.60 $15.52 $32,280 8.3 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 110 $12.90 $14.83 $30,840 3.2 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 40 $9.92 $10.50 $21,830 4.7 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 100 $13.44 $14.62 $30,420 4.8 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 70 $22.81 $21.62 $44,970 (7)
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 260 $21.94 $21.02 $43,730 (7)
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 40 $12.38 $14.99 $31,170 (7)
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 110 $17.99 $18.84 $39,180 3.6 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 530 $10.67 $11.94 $24,840 2.8 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,100 $10.78 $12.35 $25,690 5.3 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 90 $15.73 $15.76 $32,770 2.7 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 870 $18.10 $18.92 $39,350 2.1 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 170 $18.63 $18.42 $38,310 4.3 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 230 $11.12 $13.28 $27,620 11.6 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 910 $13.33 $13.70 $28,490 2.1 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 50 $17.87 $17.91 $37,240 8.0 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 50 $13.17 $14.47 $30,110 4.9 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 160 $15.13 $15.73 $32,720 5.1 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 140 $15.79 $16.27 $33,840 5.6 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,530 $10.92 $12.21 $25,390 3.2 %
  43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other (7) $9.51 $11.09 $23,070 7.8 %
 
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 2,180 $8.86 $9.78 $20,330 3.5 %
  45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 180 $15.16 $17.61 $36,630 6.3 %
  45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators (7) $9.95 $10.17 $21,160 4.3 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 1,420 $8.48 $8.79 $18,290 4.1 %
  45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 180 $8.32 $8.43 $17,540 3.3 %
  45-2099 Agricultural Workers, All Other 70 $9.79 $10.59 $22,030 8.3 %
 
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 5,900 $19.42 $20.11 $41,820 2.2 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 520 $28.07 $28.89 $60,100 2.3 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 990 $21.97 $22.19 $46,150 4.8 %
  47-2041 Carpet Installers 110 $15.13 $16.27 $33,830 8.3 %
  47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters 110 $16.98 $18.11 $37,680 5.1 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 440 $19.61 $18.94 $39,400 3.3 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,020 $13.50 $15.01 $31,230 5.1 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 290 $23.81 $23.99 $49,900 2.9 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 180 $20.72 $21.07 $43,830 7.5 %
  47-2082 Tapers 90 $22.25 $21.22 $44,150 2.5 %
  47-2111 Electricians 300 $25.05 $23.99 $49,890 4.1 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 300 $15.66 $15.57 $32,390 4.4 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 420 $20.80 $21.78 $45,310 5.6 %
  47-2161 Plasterers and Stucco Masons 150 $18.31 $18.30 $38,070 8.4 %
  47-2181 Roofers (7) $17.01 $15.87 $33,000 2.7 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (7) $21.42 $21.22 $44,140 5.1 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 80 $11.83 $13.20 $27,450 14.9 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 50 $12.11 $12.98 $26,990 11.1 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians (7) $17.86 $17.24 $35,860 6.8 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 40 $16.23 $17.45 $36,300 10.7 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 70 $24.20 $25.81 $53,680 8.1 %
  47-4031 Fence Erectors (7) $10.40 $11.55 $24,030 2.8 %
  47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other 70 $19.87 $20.65 $42,950 3.1 %
 
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 3,760 $16.72 $18.38 $38,230 3.7 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 390 $25.99 $26.83 $55,800 4.0 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 90 $12.74 $13.12 $27,280 5.9 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 210 $25.73 $27.43 $57,050 4.1 %
  49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers (7) $15.01 $14.09 $29,300 3.4 %
  49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 30 $13.80 $19.93 $41,460 20.1 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 90 $16.77 $19.63 $40,840 12.3 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 550 $15.25 $16.85 $35,050 5.9 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 150 $17.76 $18.76 $39,020 5.7 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 50 $23.11 $23.35 $48,570 3.0 %
  49-3091 Bicycle Repairers 40 $8.80 $9.14 $19,000 9.0 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 70 $9.48 $9.49 $19,730 5.1 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 60 $18.60 $19.59 $40,740 6.5 %
  49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 60 $14.23 $14.68 $30,530 3.5 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 80 $23.78 $23.21 $48,280 8.1 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,040 $13.70 $14.57 $30,310 3.3 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 50 $23.67 $22.74 $47,300 5.7 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 210 $16.49 $18.81 $39,130 11.5 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 80 $9.09 $10.11 $21,020 4.3 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 130 $10.60 $15.90 $33,070 13.0 %
 
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 5,150 $13.42 $16.38 $34,070 6.8 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 490 $23.91 $26.38 $54,860 8.3 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 110 $10.54 $11.37 $23,660 2.4 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 480 $9.45 $10.47 $21,780 4.2 %
  51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 50 $10.41 $11.69 $24,310 4.8 %
  51-3011 Bakers 90 $12.20 $12.64 $26,300 4.2 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 80 $18.48 $16.85 $35,040 2.9 %
  51-3092 Food Batchmakers 30 $12.83 $13.15 $27,360 4.4 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 100 $12.12 $12.30 $25,590 3.0 %
  51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $12.80 $13.41 $27,890 6.3 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $9.32 $9.91 $20,620 3.9 %
  51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $12.17 $13.72 $28,530 8.0 %
  51-4041 Machinists 240 $17.14 $18.85 $39,200 8.9 %
  51-4071 Foundry Mold and Coremakers (7) $14.25 $13.28 $27,620 6.9 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 40 $19.45 $20.75 $43,160 3.1 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 130 $16.52 $17.99 $37,430 5.9 %
  51-5011 Bindery Workers 50 $13.20 $16.51 $34,340 4.6 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 60 $17.03 $16.39 $34,090 8.1 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 250 $18.77 $18.20 $37,860 8.1 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 110 $8.99 $9.33 $19,410 3.6 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 40 $8.40 $8.64 $17,970 3.7 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 90 $11.23 $10.69 $22,230 4.4 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 120 $13.75 $14.36 $29,860 3.4 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 60 $24.90 $23.46 $48,790 10.9 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 250 $19.63 $19.82 $41,230 3.7 %
  51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (7) $29.15 $28.47 $59,210 4.3 %
  51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 130 $11.96 $12.38 $25,750 3.3 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 50 $12.17 $12.76 $26,540 3.9 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 100 $16.11 $16.94 $35,230 4.8 %
  51-9071 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (7) $12.60 $12.49 $25,970 4.9 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 200 $9.47 $10.55 $21,950 7.6 %
  51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 40 $17.54 $20.66 $42,970 14.4 %
  51-9131 Photographic Process Workers (7) $8.05 $8.78 $18,270 9.7 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 30 $11.08 $11.44 $23,790 4.4 %
  51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic (7) $11.74 $12.60 $26,210 10.2 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 190 $10.08 $10.41 $21,660 2.6 %
  51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 90 $10.17 $10.95 $22,780 4.5 %
 
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 5,230 $12.14 $14.09 $29,310 3.2 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 70 $16.30 $19.36 $40,270 5.6 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 150 $19.74 $20.58 $42,800 3.4 %
  53-2012 Commercial Pilots 30 (4) (4) $44,690 5.0 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (7) $16.94 $17.61 $36,620 6.5 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 90 $14.31 $14.07 $29,260 3.2 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 230 $10.57 $12.63 $26,280 8.1 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 890 $18.14 $17.84 $37,100 3.1 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 640 $11.42 $13.72 $28,530 8.7 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 60 $9.34 $10.38 $21,590 6.3 %
  53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 50 $19.44 $19.82 $41,230 4.4 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 80 $8.66 $8.77 $18,240 4.1 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 60 $18.05 $16.96 $35,270 7.3 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 210 $14.28 $14.97 $31,140 8.9 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 270 $8.03 $8.79 $18,290 3.8 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,020 $10.39 $10.98 $22,830 2.1 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 640 $7.92 $8.19 $17,040 2.0 %
  53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 60 $21.11 $21.75 $45,230 8.4 %

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