1999 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Fargo-Moorhead, ND-MN MSA

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry divisions in the Fargo-Moorhead, ND-MN MSA, a metropolitan statistical area that includes parts of North Dakota and Minnesota.

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Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
11-0000 Management Occupations 6,480 $22.75 $25.57 $53,190 6.0 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 360 $49.26 $48.12 $100,080 10.0 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 2,180 $24.09 $27.79 $57,800 5.6 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 70 $20.57 $19.72 $41,020 6.5 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers (5) $25.91 $26.16 $54,410 6.2 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 270 $27.70 $28.01 $58,260 4.7 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 30 $24.06 $25.74 $53,530 7.9 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 220 $16.29 $18.76 $39,030 4.9 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 400 $23.21 $26.48 $55,080 8.1 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers (3) 140 $20.11 $22.77 $47,350 4.0 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers (3) 150 $20.11 $24.26 $50,460 5.3 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers (3) 130 $19.96 $21.99 $45,740 3.2 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 100 $17.68 $20.20 $42,020 7.6 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 170 $23.75 $25.54 $53,130 6.2 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 100 (2) (2) $57,510 5.0 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 550 $11.16 $11.90 $24,750 4.5 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 170 $26.72 $26.34 $54,790 7.9 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers (5) $14.79 $15.80 $32,870 6.3 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 2,350 $18.28 $19.40 $40,350 4.8 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 50 $23.02 $21.75 $45,230 8.0 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (3) 120 $15.77 $17.09 $35,550 3.5 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (3) 80 $15.11 $16.02 $33,330 3.0 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 50 $15.73 $16.25 $33,810 6.2 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 30 $23.71 $22.60 $47,010 5.8 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators (3) 150 $16.53 $17.21 $35,800 2.9 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 40 $15.27 $15.53 $32,290 4.2 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 30 $13.68 $16.23 $33,760 16.9 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 110 $18.26 $18.28 $38,020 8.2 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors (3) 440 $15.66 $16.82 $34,980 1.9 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts (3) (5) $19.93 $21.89 $45,530 9.1 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters (3) (5) $13.47 $15.91 $33,080 9.0 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 350 $22.60 $22.34 $46,480 13.2 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 1,150 $20.78 $21.71 $45,160 3.1 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers (3) 150 $18.08 $19.78 $41,130 5.5 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 310 $23.49 $24.20 $50,340 3.3 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 120 $16.41 $16.39 $34,090 6.2 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 110 $23.54 $23.71 $49,310 4.9 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators (3) 60 $19.64 $20.34 $42,310 3.5 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 90 $18.72 $19.16 $39,850 6.0 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 70 $20.24 $21.29 $44,280 2.2 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 1,300 $14.41 $15.84 $32,940 3.4 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers (3) 100 $19.83 $23.19 $48,230 5.8 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters (5) $12.61 $13.29 $27,650 4.7 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 80 $11.93 $12.16 $25,290 4.9 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians (3) 130 $14.17 $16.10 $33,490 8.8 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 280 $14.34 $14.71 $30,600 5.3 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 100 $12.09 $12.75 $26,520 3.2 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians (3) (5) $10.50 $10.70 $22,250 4.3 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 780 $14.45 $17.20 $35,780 5.3 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists (3) 50 $23.11 $25.42 $52,880 2.7 %
  19-2031 Chemists (3) 30 $13.38 $19.17 $39,860 11.3 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 60 $20.40 $25.65 $53,350 11.1 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians (5) $12.28 $12.55 $26,110 12.5 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 930 $13.65 $14.17 $29,480 2.6 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors (3) 100 $15.32 $15.95 $33,170 4.2 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 100 $17.13 $16.65 $34,640 5.3 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 40 $15.38 $15.56 $32,370 2.7 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants (5) $11.87 $11.38 $23,670 6.3 %
  21-2011 Clergy (3) 30 $15.50 $14.33 $29,800 7.4 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
23-0000 Legal Occupations 260 $22.99 $30.55 $63,540 23.5 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 140 $31.55 $41.67 $86,680 26.4 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 90 $15.99 $16.96 $35,270 5.0 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 3,650 $14.06 $13.89 $28,890 3.0 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (3) (5) $8.12 $8.70 $18,090 4.3 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (3) 40 (2) (2) $27,820 6.5 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (3) 1,200 (2) (2) $34,510 2.4 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 570 (2) (2) $34,910 2.3 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 70 (2) (2) $36,670 2.6 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 230 (2) (2) $34,470 3.4 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 130 (2) (2) $32,960 2.1 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 40 $13.20 $12.52 $26,040 16.7 %
  25-4021 Librarians (3) 50 $17.45 $17.61 $36,630 2.5 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants (3) 1,040 (2) (2) $16,770 5.9 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 940 $11.49 $12.65 $26,320 4.2 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 70 $12.18 $12.38 $25,750 3.9 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers (3) 80 $14.88 $16.14 $33,580 5.9 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 30 (2) (2) $31,680 6.3 %
  27-3010 Announcers (3) (5) $10.45 $11.81 $24,570 5.0 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents (3) 50 $11.83 $12.84 $26,710 3.6 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists (3) 100 $13.32 $14.74 $30,660 3.4 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 30 $19.29 $19.11 $39,760 6.2 %
  27-4021 Photographers (3) 30 $8.10 $9.25 $19,240 7.5 %
 
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 6,600 $16.82 $20.20 $42,010 10.1 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists (3) 40 $16.52 $17.23 $35,840 3.1 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists (3) 220 $26.12 $26.26 $54,610 2.6 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 110 $66.90 $58.66 $122,010 17.6 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants (3) (5) $29.21 $28.77 $59,840 3.2 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses (3) 2,560 $19.36 $19.59 $40,740 1.6 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists (3) 60 $21.49 $21.59 $44,900 2.4 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists (3) 80 $25.17 $26.49 $55,100 1.9 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 90 $18.84 $19.53 $40,620 5.8 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists (3) 270 $15.59 $15.85 $32,960 4.7 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians (3) (5) $11.28 $12.00 $24,960 4.3 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists (3) (5) $20.15 $20.36 $42,350 4.0 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 150 $12.81 $18.73 $38,960 28.4 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (3) (5) $10.02 $10.90 $22,670 4.5 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians (3) 140 $9.13 $9.22 $19,190 2.5 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists (3) (5) $11.59 $11.76 $24,460 2.8 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (3) 620 $12.03 $12.34 $25,660 1.2 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (5) $10.24 $10.53 $21,910 5.2 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (3) (5) $8.43 $9.70 $20,170 10.7 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 2,520 $8.18 $8.58 $17,840 1.9 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides (3) 720 $7.87 $7.95 $16,530 2.2 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants (3) 1,350 $8.17 $8.44 $17,560 1.4 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants (3) (5) $11.30 $11.30 $23,500 3.3 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists (5) $10.24 $10.54 $21,930 4.3 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides (3) (5) $8.00 $8.63 $17,950 6.8 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 1,210 $12.26 $12.89 $26,810 8.5 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives (3) (5) $19.70 $21.50 $44,710 6.2 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (3) 360 $15.37 $15.18 $31,570 4.8 %
  33-9032 Security Guards (3) 380 $7.53 $7.86 $16,350 3.4 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 12,090 $6.60 $7.31 $15,210 4.8 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 410 $7.67 $8.27 $17,210 5.5 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 950 $7.95 $8.76 $18,220 5.0 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food (3) 360 $6.33 $6.62 $13,770 4.5 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (3) 200 $8.29 $8.45 $17,570 2.1 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant (3) 470 $7.69 $7.75 $16,110 1.3 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (3) 420 $7.45 $7.66 $15,940 3.2 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers (5) $11.12 $10.38 $21,590 10.8 %
  35-3011 Bartenders (3) 880 $6.25 $6.43 $13,370 1.7 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food (3) 2,390 $5.89 $5.95 $12,380 3.7 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (3) 260 $6.36 $6.49 $13,500 2.6 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses (3) 2,630 $5.97 $6.12 $12,730 1.6 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (3) 170 $8.02 $8.57 $17,830 6.5 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (3) 390 $6.29 $6.37 $13,240 2.2 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 550 $6.21 $6.24 $12,980 3.2 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (3) 560 $6.08 $6.13 $12,750 2.1 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 3,090 $7.30 $7.83 $16,290 2.5 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers (3) 300 $8.51 $9.53 $19,820 3.0 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (3) 1,660 $7.79 $8.21 $17,070 2.1 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (3) 680 $6.57 $6.82 $14,190 2.1 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 400 $7.18 $8.13 $16,910 12.8 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 2,530 $7.49 $8.47 $17,610 4.9 %
  39-1011 Gaming Supervisors 100 $9.73 $12.34 $25,660 18.3 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (5) $9.39 $9.14 $19,020 8.5 %
  39-3011 Gaming Dealers 410 $8.35 $10.06 $20,920 13.6 %
  39-3012 Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners 250 $7.31 $7.22 $15,010 8.9 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants (5) $6.27 $7.20 $14,970 10.7 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 480 $8.94 $9.02 $18,770 4.4 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers (3) 410 $6.22 $6.50 $13,520 2.4 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides (3) 290 $7.69 $7.60 $15,810 2.0 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 60 $8.10 $9.16 $19,050 10.9 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 10,890 $8.17 $10.95 $22,770 3.8 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 700 $12.35 $13.99 $29,110 4.9 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers (5) $15.30 $17.32 $36,030 10.3 %
  41-2011 Cashiers (3) 3,520 $6.76 $6.90 $14,350 1.4 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks (3) (5) $6.31 $6.72 $13,970 2.6 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons (3) 410 $10.03 $11.14 $23,160 3.3 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons (3) 2,910 $7.37 $8.89 $18,490 2.3 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents (3) 110 $12.79 $14.93 $31,050 7.6 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents (5) $22.27 $18.93 $39,380 11.6 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents (3) (5) $9.34 $9.37 $19,480 4.9 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (3) 220 $21.20 $23.86 $49,620 6.4 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (3) 1,720 $16.22 $17.76 $36,950 4.8 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 120 $6.65 $7.13 $14,830 7.6 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 15,210 $9.91 $10.75 $22,350 4.7 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers (3) 750 $14.28 $15.61 $32,480 2.9 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (3) 130 $7.35 $7.51 $15,610 4.5 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors (3) 160 $10.84 $11.92 $24,790 3.7 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators (3) 420 $9.56 $10.09 $21,000 2.1 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (3) 1,520 $10.20 $10.53 $21,900 1.1 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (3) 110 $11.72 $11.81 $24,570 1.9 %
  43-3071 Tellers (3) 1,660 $7.76 $7.74 $16,090 2.6 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,010 $12.88 $13.90 $28,910 11.1 %
  43-4071 File Clerks (3) 220 $7.45 $7.59 $15,780 2.9 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (3) 160 $6.30 $6.46 $13,440 2.5 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan (3) (5) $8.17 $8.44 $17,550 2.5 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (3) (5) $8.28 $8.74 $18,180 5.6 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 350 $9.98 $10.57 $21,990 3.1 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (3) 80 $11.43 $11.65 $24,240 1.8 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks (3) 780 $8.56 $8.84 $18,390 2.2 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (3) 50 $8.09 $8.29 $17,240 2.8 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers (3) (5) $11.69 $11.62 $24,170 5.0 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (3) 130 $13.34 $14.29 $29,720 3.2 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (3) 120 $13.03 $14.21 $29,560 4.6 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks (3) 870 $8.79 $9.46 $19,680 1.9 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers (3) 690 $7.95 $8.80 $18,310 4.5 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 730 $10.71 $11.91 $24,770 6.1 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries (3) (5) $11.95 $12.20 $25,380 6.4 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries (3) 170 $9.72 $9.75 $20,290 3.3 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,180 $9.54 $9.81 $20,400 3.8 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators (3) 140 $12.49 $13.43 $27,930 4.5 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers (3) 100 $8.25 $8.90 $18,520 3.9 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists (3) 90 $9.69 $9.82 $20,430 2.3 %
  43-9031 Desktop Publishers (5) $10.64 $11.88 $24,700 4.5 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service (3) 40 $8.27 $8.56 $17,810 2.8 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,240 $9.33 $9.47 $19,690 2.3 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer (3) (5) $8.84 $9.35 $19,450 2.5 %
  43-9111 Statistical Assistants (3) 30 $8.32 $9.19 $19,110 7.4 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (5) $8.77 $9.61 $19,990 11.2 %
  45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products (3) (5) $9.44 $9.44 $19,640 6.8 %
  45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators (3) 40 $9.51 $10.00 $20,800 6.2 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 5,320 $12.25 $13.31 $27,690 3.6 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 470 $16.29 $17.03 $35,430 5.2 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 60 $23.71 $22.80 $47,430 5.8 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 480 $14.15 $13.98 $29,070 3.8 %
  47-2041 Carpet Installers (3) 80 $8.06 $9.20 $19,130 6.1 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 250 $12.05 $12.25 $25,480 5.2 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,310 $9.75 $9.86 $20,500 3.9 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (3) 330 $14.99 $14.88 $30,950 2.7 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 30 $13.03 $12.82 $26,670 5.5 %
  47-2111 Electricians (5) $22.40 $21.86 $45,460 4.5 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 410 $13.15 $14.36 $29,860 7.5 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers (3) (5) $10.86 $12.07 $25,100 6.1 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (3) 380 $17.87 $16.76 $34,870 4.6 %
  47-2181 Roofers (3) (5) $10.21 $10.97 $22,810 2.3 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (3) (5) $13.93 $14.63 $30,420 4.1 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (3) 40 $11.60 $11.41 $23,730 6.8 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors (3) (5) $13.94 $14.67 $30,510 5.5 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 4,150 $13.10 $13.68 $28,460 3.0 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 380 $17.68 $16.81 $34,960 3.7 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 40 $13.27 $13.60 $28,290 4.0 %
  49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 100 $14.75 $15.43 $32,090 9.2 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers (5) $17.46 $18.64 $38,770 11.9 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (3) 510 $10.92 $12.29 $25,550 4.2 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (3) 620 $13.02 $12.82 $26,670 1.7 %
  49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics (3) 130 $12.66 $12.77 $26,570 2.8 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (3) 200 $14.07 $14.32 $29,790 1.9 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (3) 100 $8.76 $8.97 $18,670 2.5 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (3) (5) $14.13 $14.29 $29,710 3.1 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics (5) $12.56 $13.13 $27,300 5.4 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (3) 720 $10.68 $10.90 $22,660 2.5 %
  49-9044 Millwrights (3) (5) $15.32 $15.14 $31,490 2.9 %
  49-9063 Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners (3) 40 $9.94 $10.59 $22,020 12.9 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (3) (5) $10.26 $10.87 $22,610 4.0 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
51-0000 Production Occupations 6,160 $10.25 $10.69 $22,230 2.6 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 370 $13.33 $14.75 $30,670 3.9 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 50 $10.38 $13.26 $27,570 17.2 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 40 $12.12 $11.92 $24,800 5.1 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 830 $8.25 $8.48 $17,650 2.5 %
  51-3011 Bakers (3) 350 $10.39 $10.15 $21,100 4.4 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 70 $10.83 $11.02 $22,910 4.9 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 170 $9.53 $9.77 $20,320 15.4 %
  51-4041 Machinists 270 $14.04 $13.67 $28,430 3.4 %
  51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (3) (5) $9.28 $10.93 $22,740 8.4 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers (3) 90 $14.45 $15.17 $31,550 4.2 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (3) 420 $12.70 $13.01 $27,070 2.3 %
  51-5011 Bindery Workers (5) $7.51 $8.11 $16,860 11.8 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 70 $9.60 $9.81 $20,410 4.3 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators (3) 90 $12.75 $13.16 $27,380 4.4 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 170 $6.90 $7.11 $14,790 3.3 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators (3) 70 $8.43 $8.38 $17,440 5.6 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 260 $10.04 $10.10 $21,010 8.2 %
  51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood (3) (5) $10.35 $10.09 $20,980 3.5 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 30 $15.19 $17.49 $36,370 9.1 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators (3) (5) $13.17 $13.86 $28,830 3.2 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (3) (5) $10.60 $11.50 $23,910 5.3 %
  51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians (3) (5) $9.82 $11.79 $24,530 2.3 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (3) 110 $11.93 $11.23 $23,360 3.2 %
  51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (3) 30 $6.84 $9.06 $18,830 8.5 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators (3) (5) $9.09 $9.19 $19,120 4.2 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 6,870 $9.91 $11.19 $23,280 4.3 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 100 $14.01 $14.11 $29,340 15.3 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 100 $15.25 $17.52 $36,440 9.7 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School (3) 270 $8.75 $8.79 $18,280 4.5 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers (3) 670 $6.60 $8.99 $18,700 6.1 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 2,080 $15.89 $15.96 $33,190 3.7 %
  53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants (3) (5) $6.19 $6.42 $13,350 3.6 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants (3) 250 $7.36 $7.43 $15,450 3.0 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators (3) (5) $16.27 $16.69 $34,720 3.7 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (3) 190 $11.01 $11.89 $24,730 5.2 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 820 $9.33 $9.41 $19,570 2.3 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand (3) 760 $6.36 $6.67 $13,870 2.4 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (3) 130 $11.31 $11.38 $23,670 3.4 %

About 1999 National, State, and Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Estimates for residual, "All Other", occupations are not available.

(1) 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.

(2) = Hourly wage rates for occupations where workers typically work fewer than 2,080 hours per year are not available.

(3) = Wage rates are calculated using three years of data: 1997, 1998, and 1999.

(5) = Estimates not released due to high relative standard error.

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.



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Technical notes

List of Occupations in SOC Code Number Order

List of Occupations in Alphabetical Order

 

Last modified: October 16, 2001