1999 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Laredo, TX MSA

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry divisions in the Laredo, TX MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Texas.

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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 3,970 $20.15 $24.07 $50,060 4.7 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 350 $52.85 $45.14 $93,900 8.1 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,120 $23.03 $24.74 $51,470 5.9 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 110 $23.95 $25.60 $53,250 6.6 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers (5) $15.36 $16.75 $34,840 7.4 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 50 $25.10 $26.82 $55,780 8.1 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 300 $31.85 $37.46 $77,910 11.0 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers (3) 60 $16.11 $18.61 $38,710 6.4 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers (3) 80 $20.01 $21.50 $44,720 7.2 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers (5) $16.32 $28.38 $59,030 5.8 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 30 $35.53 $32.53 $67,660 17.3 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 330 $9.81 $11.80 $24,540 9.0 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers (5) $23.27 $24.85 $51,680 3.9 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 30 $13.63 $13.64 $28,360 3.1 %
 
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 1,490 $16.10 $18.03 $37,510 4.1 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (3) 30 $12.21 $12.83 $26,680 3.9 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 40 $13.00 $13.99 $29,100 9.9 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 30 $16.16 $17.22 $35,810 8.2 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 40 $18.45 $19.88 $41,350 14.5 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors (3) 360 $15.25 $16.74 $34,820 5.4 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts (3) (5) $17.86 $19.10 $39,720 6.9 %
 
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 (5) $19.99 $22.24 $46,260 4.7 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers (3) 50 $15.46 $19.12 $39,780 8.5 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 90 $10.79 $11.22 $23,340 6.1 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 30 $13.30 $17.79 $37,000 11.2 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators (5) $22.62 $22.17 $46,110 2.7 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts (5) $19.54 $20.36 $42,340 3.1 %
 
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 320 $16.21 $17.52 $36,440 6.5 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers (3) 40 $21.72 $23.63 $49,150 10.0 %
 
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 180 $15.49 $17.88 $37,190 16.1 %
 
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 290 $11.83 $12.66 $26,340 6.5 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 30 $14.60 $13.89 $28,890 10.4 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 30 $15.44 $15.58 $32,400 9.3 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 80 $8.13 $9.93 $20,660 13.6 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
23-0000 Legal Occupations 150 $17.74 $25.43 $52,880 22.6 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 60 $37.42 $42.36 $88,110 19.0 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 40 $15.28 $16.06 $33,400 8.8 %
 
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 890 $10.87 $16.41 $34,130 23.3 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (3) (5) $10.15 $10.78 $22,420 11.4 %
  25-4021 Librarians (3) (5) $17.71 $18.60 $38,690 2.4 %
 
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 270 $7.05 $8.46 $17,610 7.5 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 30 $8.44 $9.02 $18,760 6.8 %
 
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 1,240 $12.73 $16.08 $33,450 12.4 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists (3) (5) $33.10 $31.15 $64,790 1.8 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses (3) 280 $18.61 $19.72 $41,010 2.4 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists (3) (5) $22.89 $23.08 $48,010 17.9 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (3) (5) $11.69 $11.39 $23,700 4.2 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians (3) 30 $9.22 $9.35 $19,440 3.0 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (3) 140 $12.55 $12.44 $25,880 1.6 %
 
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 1,860 $6.27 $6.55 $13,630 14.1 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides (3) (5) $6.12 $6.31 $13,120 4.0 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants (3) (5) $6.48 $6.65 $13,830 2.0 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants (3) (5) $8.52 $8.66 $18,010 3.0 %
 
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 2,770 $14.23 $13.71 $28,520 12.0 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators (3) 240 $19.63 $20.34 $42,300 2.2 %
  33-9032 Security Guards (3) 820 $6.08 $6.35 $13,210 2.5 %
 
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 4,660 $6.15 $6.36 $13,230 3.6 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers (5) $8.50 $9.41 $19,580 3.8 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food (3) (5) $5.99 $5.99 $12,460 2.7 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (3) 130 $6.64 $6.76 $14,060 5.7 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant (3) 330 $6.46 $6.54 $13,600 3.1 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (3) (5) $5.96 $6.37 $13,250 4.2 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 230 $6.28 $6.36 $13,240 5.5 %
  35-3011 Bartenders (3) 70 $6.12 $6.67 $13,870 3.0 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food (3) 2,020 $5.97 $5.83 $12,140 1.8 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (3) 220 $6.01 $6.45 $13,420 3.7 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses (3) 440 $5.99 $6.24 $12,990 3.9 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (3) (5) $5.94 $5.84 $12,150 4.7 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 130 $5.95 $5.75 $11,960 4.5 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (3) (5) $6.05 $6.24 $12,980 2.8 %
 
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 1,520 $6.29 $6.51 $13,540 2.1 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers (3) 40 $7.38 $7.61 $15,820 5.5 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (3) 710 $6.62 $6.84 $14,230 2.8 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (3) 360 $5.98 $6.16 $12,810 3.1 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 230 $6.45 $6.77 $14,080 4.4 %
 
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 530 $6.41 $8.51 $17,710 15.5 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 160 $6.12 $6.51 $13,540 5.9 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers (3) (5) $6.04 $6.15 $12,780 2.7 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 80 $19.11 $18.86 $39,230 4.2 %
 
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 6,360 $7.81 $10.11 $21,030 4.7 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 680 $10.87 $11.36 $23,620 3.7 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 150 $19.73 $21.56 $44,840 12.1 %
  41-2011 Cashiers (3) 1,260 $6.47 $6.86 $14,280 1.6 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks (3) 240 $6.22 $7.13 $14,830 6.4 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons (3) 30 $8.11 $8.71 $18,130 4.2 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons (3) 2,770 $6.41 $7.39 $15,380 2.8 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents (3) 30 $14.59 $16.82 $34,990 7.2 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (3) (5) $17.82 $19.55 $40,660 11.2 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (3) 550 $11.20 $12.48 $25,970 5.4 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters (3) (5) $8.69 $8.93 $18,570 4.7 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents (3) 110 $16.57 $18.65 $38,790 18.2 %
 
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 12,610 $8.36 $9.12 $18,960 2.8 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers (3) 610 $13.42 $14.29 $29,710 2.4 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors (3) 170 $9.11 $9.13 $18,980 2.9 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators (3) (5) $9.25 $9.24 $19,210 2.7 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (3) 910 $8.45 $9.02 $18,760 1.6 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (3) 40 $9.64 $9.99 $20,780 2.7 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks (3) (5) $9.27 $9.91 $20,610 6.2 %
  43-3071 Tellers (3) (5) $7.86 $7.95 $16,540 1.8 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 800 $8.24 $8.43 $17,540 5.7 %
  43-4071 File Clerks (3) 240 $6.27 $6.73 $13,990 4.9 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (3) 120 $6.17 $6.31 $13,120 3.2 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (3) (5) $9.36 $8.80 $18,300 2.8 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 120 $9.05 $8.98 $18,680 5.4 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (3) (5) $11.33 $11.82 $24,590 3.3 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks (3) 600 $6.87 $7.36 $15,300 2.4 %
  43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents (3) (5) $9.85 $10.45 $21,740 6.2 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (3) 80 $6.39 $6.70 $13,940 2.4 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers (3) 50 $11.88 $11.66 $24,250 2.7 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (3) 340 $8.47 $9.98 $20,760 4.6 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (3) 150 $8.40 $8.95 $18,610 3.4 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks (3) 1,230 $8.28 $8.65 $17,990 2.1 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers (3) 1,190 $6.58 $7.31 $15,210 2.5 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (3) 50 $8.90 $8.77 $18,230 3.0 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 490 $11.55 $12.34 $25,660 7.9 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries (3) (5) $11.25 $12.83 $26,680 16.6 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 650 $7.90 $8.52 $17,730 3.6 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators (3) 90 $9.12 $9.77 $20,320 8.6 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists (3) 70 $7.98 $8.24 $17,130 4.4 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,970 $6.98 $7.85 $16,330 5.8 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer (3) (5) $7.85 $8.18 $17,020 5.3 %
 
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 2,040 $8.50 $9.58 $19,920 5.7 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 180 $12.74 $15.80 $32,870 15.5 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 40 $9.86 $10.21 $21,250 5.6 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 150 $7.81 $8.03 $16,700 5.7 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 450 $7.28 $7.08 $14,720 3.1 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (3) 70 $9.85 $10.04 $20,880 4.6 %
  47-2111 Electricians (5) $14.99 $14.74 $30,660 5.5 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (3) 90 $12.14 $12.37 $25,720 7.2 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (3) (5) $9.68 $9.87 $20,520 5.3 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters (3) (5) $6.40 $6.74 $14,010 6.3 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (3) 70 $6.88 $7.41 $15,410 6.5 %
  47-4031 Fence Erectors (3) (5) $6.21 $6.09 $12,660 3.1 %
  47-5011 Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (3) (5) $11.80 $11.85 $24,660 4.5 %
  47-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining (3) (5) $11.65 $14.10 $29,330 16.7 %
 
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 2,090 $9.54 $11.11 $23,110 8.0 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 110 $13.43 $16.36 $34,030 7.4 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 40 $9.69 $10.81 $22,490 13.2 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (3) 360 $10.38 $11.05 $22,980 2.8 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (3) 280 $11.13 $11.29 $23,470 5.2 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (3) (5) $8.50 $8.61 $17,920 3.1 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics (5) $8.07 $9.11 $18,940 12.6 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (3) 620 $7.81 $8.23 $17,110 3.1 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (3) 90 $6.58 $7.83 $16,280 4.9 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
51-0000 Production Occupations 1,420 $6.56 $7.53 $15,650 4.8 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 40 $11.96 $13.74 $28,570 7.5 %
  51-3011 Bakers (3) 80 $6.61 $6.78 $14,110 2.5 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 200 $7.72 $8.70 $18,090 10.1 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (3) (5) $8.09 $8.46 $17,590 4.6 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 30 $6.28 $6.27 $13,040 5.4 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (3) (5) $6.13 $6.02 $12,520 3.6 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators (3) (5) $6.30 $6.27 $13,030 3.4 %
  51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (3) 30 $6.40 $6.55 $13,630 3.3 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (3) 150 $6.49 $7.34 $15,260 4.8 %
 
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 8,470 $8.01 $10.25 $21,320 6.5 %
  53-1011 Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (5) $19.00 $18.57 $38,630 6.5 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 390 $16.13 $17.35 $36,080 8.1 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (3) (5) $11.13 $11.84 $24,620 6.2 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers (3) (5) $6.68 $7.55 $15,700 5.1 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 2,300 $14.80 $14.74 $30,660 7.6 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 530 $8.76 $9.10 $18,940 7.0 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (3) 180 $5.95 $5.83 $12,130 3.3 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants (3) (5) $6.40 $7.27 $15,120 3.0 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (3) 870 $7.48 $7.98 $16,610 2.9 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (3) 160 $6.11 $6.12 $12,730 2.9 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,320 $7.06 $7.04 $14,630 3.0 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand (3) 320 $6.63 $7.09 $14,760 4.7 %

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.

(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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Last modified: October 16, 2001