1999 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Missoula, MT MSA

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry divisions in the Missoula, MT MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Montana.

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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 3,310 $21.11 $24.90 $51,800 6.0 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 230 $42.25 $43.20 $89,850 12.4 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,340 $23.46 $28.41 $59,090 6.8 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 40 $18.23 $22.49 $46,780 16.2 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 30 $36.40 $35.22 $73,260 7.5 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 90 $19.67 $20.28 $42,170 5.3 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 60 $29.20 $27.66 $57,520 11.0 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 170 $21.02 $22.78 $47,380 12.9 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers (3) 30 $23.20 $23.61 $49,110 4.9 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers (3) 40 $19.83 $22.33 $46,440 6.4 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers (3) 30 $20.18 $22.12 $46,020 6.1 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 60 (2) (2) $55,040 3.3 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 430 $11.76 $12.25 $25,470 2.7 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 60 $21.86 $20.81 $43,270 15.1 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 40 $15.41 $17.30 $35,980 15.8 %
 
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 1,400 $16.54 $19.15 $39,840 6.6 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (3) 50 $10.42 $13.04 $27,120 14.2 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (3) 40 $17.82 $18.67 $38,830 3.5 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation (5) $8.22 $10.81 $22,490 8.7 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators (3) 50 $15.39 $16.83 $35,000 5.0 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 50 $10.97 $11.50 $23,910 8.4 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 140 $14.63 $14.20 $29,540 6.7 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts (5) $26.34 $26.86 $55,860 2.4 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors (3) 340 $16.57 $20.98 $43,650 4.0 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters (3) (5) $23.09 $26.49 $55,090 4.1 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 210 $16.87 $19.11 $39,740 7.4 %
 
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 490 $16.72 $17.10 $35,570 4.2 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers (3) 60 $15.45 $16.29 $33,880 3.7 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 120 $13.91 $13.85 $28,820 4.6 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 70 $20.82 $21.67 $45,080 5.7 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 60 $21.57 $20.77 $43,210 7.1 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 30 $16.50 $16.89 $35,130 2.8 %
 
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 400 $23.03 $23.90 $49,710 7.8 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 70 $18.73 $18.72 $38,940 3.5 %
 
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 850 $15.19 $16.84 $35,030 5.1 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists (5) $15.62 $17.12 $35,620 12.1 %
 
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 670 $12.11 $12.00 $24,970 5.7 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors (5) $12.74 $12.83 $26,680 3.2 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors (3) (5) $13.18 $12.80 $26,620 9.4 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 70 $11.77 $10.66 $22,180 12.9 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers (5) $12.20 $12.38 $25,750 5.7 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers (5) $14.67 $14.52 $30,200 3.9 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 120 $9.75 $10.03 $20,870 6.9 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
23-0000 Legal Occupations 190 $14.60 $16.89 $35,130 9.8 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 60 $23.08 $26.42 $54,940 10.7 %
 
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 3,430 $16.20 $18.62 $38,720 29.9 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (3) (5) (2) (2) $34,860 3.1 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (3) (5) (2) (2) $36,860 4.3 %
  25-4021 Librarians (3) (5) $16.85 $21.74 $45,230 4.2 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants (3) 290 (2) (2) $16,360 2.7 %
 
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 590 $10.84 $12.05 $25,060 7.1 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers (5) $6.88 $7.16 $14,900 4.3 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 50 $13.19 $14.22 $29,570 10.2 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 30 (2) (2) $35,420 7.7 %
  27-3010 Announcers (3) (5) $8.41 $10.12 $21,050 3.5 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists (3) 40 $14.80 $16.07 $33,420 5.7 %
 
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 4,150 $15.80 $16.37 $34,050 3.5 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists (3) 140 $22.70 $21.70 $45,130 9.0 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses (3) 1,890 $18.84 $18.93 $39,380 2.8 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists (3) 30 $22.59 $22.21 $46,190 2.8 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists (3) 90 $22.35 $21.83 $45,420 2.5 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists (3) (5) $18.84 $19.34 $40,230 4.3 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians (3) 80 $11.07 $11.58 $24,090 2.5 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 120 $12.74 $13.25 $27,560 5.2 %
  29-2051 Dietetic Technicians (3) 30 $9.33 $10.08 $20,970 4.2 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians (3) 80 $8.06 $8.32 $17,310 3.5 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists (3) (5) $12.82 $12.62 $26,260 2.1 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (3) 660 $11.33 $11.54 $24,000 2.2 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 300 $10.18 $11.35 $23,610 14.2 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (3) (5) $12.02 $11.62 $24,160 6.3 %
 
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 1,320 $7.96 $8.22 $17,100 4.1 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides (3) 320 $7.73 $7.80 $16,230 3.0 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants (3) 670 $7.80 $7.85 $16,320 3.7 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 80 $11.16 $10.89 $22,640 3.6 %
 
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 (5) $11.64 $12.82 $26,660 15.4 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators (3) 40 $19.56 $20.66 $42,980 2.4 %
  33-9032 Security Guards (3) (5) $8.77 $9.89 $20,560 9.0 %
 
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 5,900 $6.22 $6.32 $13,150 2.5 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers (5) $8.33 $10.10 $21,010 23.4 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (3) 150 $7.90 $8.00 $16,630 2.6 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant (3) (5) $7.41 $7.40 $15,400 2.7 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers (5) $6.30 $6.30 $13,110 2.9 %
  35-3011 Bartenders (3) (5) $6.90 $6.90 $14,350 3.0 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food (3) 100 $5.98 $6.08 $12,640 3.7 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (3) 150 $5.90 $6.08 $12,640 5.3 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses (3) (5) $5.94 $5.89 $12,240 1.9 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (3) (5) $5.93 $5.77 $11,990 2.8 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 410 $5.95 $5.75 $11,960 4.0 %
 
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 1,210 $7.64 $7.80 $16,220 2.7 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers (3) (5) $9.75 $10.11 $21,030 3.2 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (3) 820 $7.54 $7.73 $16,080 2.2 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (3) 240 $6.39 $6.52 $13,560 3.3 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 110 $7.81 $7.84 $16,310 6.4 %
 
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 1,460 $7.16 $7.61 $15,820 5.3 %
  39-3093 Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants (5) $6.25 $6.45 $13,420 10.7 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers (3) 350 $6.31 $6.60 $13,730 3.4 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides (3) (5) $6.54 $6.44 $13,400 4.4 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 50 $9.94 $10.33 $21,490 12.3 %
 
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 4,690 $7.45 $10.60 $22,040 7.8 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 430 $11.02 $13.16 $27,380 5.5 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 60 $20.89 $25.60 $53,240 23.6 %
  41-2011 Cashiers (3) 1,280 $6.23 $7.01 $14,580 5.4 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks (3) 130 $6.13 $6.55 $13,620 4.4 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons (3) 120 $11.50 $11.74 $24,430 5.5 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons (3) 1,430 $6.85 $8.33 $17,330 4.4 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents (3) (5) $12.23 $14.79 $30,770 9.6 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (3) 50 $19.55 $22.06 $45,890 5.5 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (3) 410 $15.78 $16.42 $34,140 6.4 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents (3) (5) $10.44 $13.97 $29,060 25.5 %
 
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 7,760 $8.66 $9.56 $19,870 3.0 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers (3) 490 $12.72 $13.99 $29,100 2.8 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (3) 90 $8.08 $8.48 $17,640 3.9 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors (3) 210 $9.58 $10.01 $20,820 3.4 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators (3) 150 $9.43 $9.76 $20,300 3.8 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (3) 650 $10.32 $10.45 $21,730 2.6 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (3) 90 $11.13 $11.00 $22,880 3.6 %
  43-3071 Tellers (3) 240 $7.67 $7.75 $16,130 1.6 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 660 $7.93 $8.63 $17,950 5.9 %
  43-4071 File Clerks (3) 80 $7.27 $7.29 $15,170 3.6 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 90 $9.17 $9.03 $18,790 7.3 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (3) 40 $10.06 $10.08 $20,970 4.1 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 130 $8.87 $10.10 $21,000 7.7 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (3) 40 $9.95 $11.10 $23,090 10.2 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks (3) 270 $8.07 $8.26 $17,190 2.2 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (3) 70 $14.13 $14.30 $29,740 5.7 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (3) 30 $8.16 $9.82 $20,430 9.3 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks (3) 140 $7.69 $8.28 $17,210 4.5 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers (3) 300 $8.10 $9.18 $19,090 8.5 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 290 $9.94 $10.55 $21,940 2.5 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries (3) 260 $10.37 $9.87 $20,540 2.4 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 420 $8.24 $8.36 $17,390 2.6 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators (3) 70 $11.76 $11.84 $24,630 6.7 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers (3) 260 $8.10 $8.49 $17,660 5.2 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service (3) 40 $8.08 $8.57 $17,820 3.3 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,470 $8.18 $8.52 $17,730 3.9 %
 
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 1,420 $16.01 $15.60 $32,440 6.6 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 130 $18.49 $18.24 $37,940 8.3 %
  47-2031 Carpenters (5) $15.21 $15.06 $31,320 3.8 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers (5) $12.49 $12.28 $25,550 11.2 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (3) (5) $15.68 $15.73 $32,710 7.4 %
  47-2111 Electricians 40 $16.90 $17.12 $35,610 3.2 %
  47-2130 Insulation Workers (3) (5) $8.01 $8.80 $18,300 17.1 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 60 $13.21 $13.06 $27,170 11.6 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (3) (5) $20.33 $18.58 $38,640 2.8 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers (3) (5) $12.87 $13.55 $28,170 3.9 %
 
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 1,410 $13.41 $14.08 $29,290 4.3 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 100 $17.64 $18.00 $37,450 4.0 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers (5) $10.61 $11.70 $24,330 7.8 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 80 $23.30 $22.07 $45,910 5.7 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (5) $15.55 $16.34 $33,990 5.4 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (3) 50 $15.00 $15.65 $32,550 4.6 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (3) 140 $14.55 $13.97 $29,050 3.9 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (3) 100 $15.84 $16.29 $33,890 4.1 %
  49-3092 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 40 $14.17 $13.23 $27,510 4.1 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (3) 490 $10.71 $10.45 $21,730 3.2 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (3) 60 $8.68 $10.93 $22,730 14.2 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
51-0000 Production Occupations 1,880 $8.45 $9.73 $20,230 3.7 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 130 $13.05 $14.29 $29,730 8.0 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 90 $8.10 $8.57 $17,830 6.7 %
  51-3011 Bakers (3) 150 $9.60 $9.22 $19,180 6.7 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 40 $12.46 $13.40 $27,880 8.5 %
  51-4041 Machinists (5) $12.94 $12.58 $26,160 5.0 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators (3) 50 $11.27 $11.75 $24,430 7.7 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 40 $7.77 $7.70 $16,020 3.0 %
  51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood (3) (5) $13.22 $12.78 $26,580 9.5 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (5) $15.04 $14.75 $30,680 3.5 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (3) 40 $14.78 $13.21 $27,480 7.3 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (5) $7.56 $7.94 $16,520 10.1 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (3) (5) $7.19 $7.75 $16,110 11.3 %
 
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 2,530 $9.60 $10.26 $21,350 4.9 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators (5) $12.91 $16.72 $34,770 19.6 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School (3) 340 $10.18 $10.70 $22,260 12.2 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers (3) 230 $11.81 $11.55 $24,030 6.4 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 370 $13.22 $13.59 $28,270 10.3 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 420 $8.57 $9.23 $19,200 8.4 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (3) 90 $7.39 $7.41 $15,420 4.4 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (3) 210 $11.29 $10.59 $22,030 8.2 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (3) (5) $6.68 $6.97 $14,510 4.2 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 320 $8.07 $8.59 $17,870 5.3 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand (3) (5) $6.64 $7.15 $14,870 4.9 %

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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List of Occupations in SOC Code Number Order

List of Occupations in Alphabetical Order

 

Last modified: October 16, 2001