1999 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Colorado Springs, CO MSA

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry divisions in the Colorado Springs, CO MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Colorado.

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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 14,470 $27.87 $31.32 $65,140 2.5 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 950 $48.61 $47.91 $99,650 4.0 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 3,390 $26.48 $32.49 $67,590 5.5 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 200 $21.02 $27.21 $56,600 8.8 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 1,270 $26.30 $29.65 $61,660 4.3 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers (3) 410 $29.50 $28.99 $60,300 1.6 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers (3) 410 $35.16 $34.67 $72,110 4.3 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers (3) 230 $26.91 $28.51 $59,300 3.3 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 520 $29.02 $29.73 $61,840 3.4 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 640 $42.33 $42.43 $88,250 5.3 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 570 $23.55 $24.78 $51,540 9.3 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 60 $26.49 $32.31 $67,200 9.9 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 150 $18.55 $19.49 $40,540 7.0 %
 
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 6,690 $18.14 $19.59 $40,750 2.8 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (3) 160 $12.67 $13.33 $27,730 4.1 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (3) 570 $19.23 $20.04 $41,680 1.8 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 290 $18.66 $18.77 $39,050 3.6 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation (5) $16.11 $16.96 $35,280 6.5 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators (3) 190 $19.36 $20.79 $43,240 2.5 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 430 $16.70 $18.18 $37,820 7.4 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 390 $16.88 $18.30 $38,070 3.7 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 80 $15.72 $17.07 $35,510 8.1 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors (3) 1,000 $18.47 $19.86 $41,300 2.9 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts (3) 100 $20.62 $23.61 $49,110 23.2 %
 
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 11,760 $22.72 $24.61 $51,200 7.3 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 1,140 $26.53 $27.84 $57,900 4.4 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software (5) $30.72 $30.47 $63,380 1.9 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 3,060 $13.29 $14.40 $29,960 6.0 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators (3) 300 $25.39 $25.23 $52,470 4.5 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 490 $25.52 $26.18 $54,450 2.2 %
  15-2021 Mathematicians 60 $40.31 $39.90 $83,000 3.9 %
 
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 5,080 $23.31 $24.57 $51,100 4.1 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval (3) (5) $25.03 $25.61 $53,270 3.1 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers (3) 270 $23.02 $24.93 $51,860 9.5 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 330 $35.53 $34.96 $72,720 2.1 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 600 $27.12 $27.49 $57,190 4.3 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 320 $32.98 $33.80 $70,310 4.7 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 70 $24.20 $23.49 $48,850 3.1 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 730 $25.01 $26.33 $54,760 9.7 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers (3) 100 $19.35 $22.86 $47,550 2.8 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 410 $18.07 $18.44 $38,360 4.2 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians (3) 140 $17.73 $18.37 $38,210 2.8 %
 
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 1,290 $20.16 $22.29 $46,360 4.9 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists (5) $21.82 $23.04 $47,920 2.2 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 250 $22.63 $22.24 $46,250 6.8 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 110 $21.81 $24.00 $49,930 8.7 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners (3) 140 $22.67 $25.84 $53,750 9.0 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians (5) $13.48 $14.14 $29,410 4.1 %
 
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 2,580 $14.19 $16.03 $33,330 9.1 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors (3) 240 $21.04 $23.15 $48,150 9.1 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors (5) $8.19 $9.01 $18,740 5.0 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 400 $16.89 $20.12 $41,850 10.8 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers (5) $14.37 $15.07 $31,340 6.3 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 220 $11.04 $11.45 $23,810 4.3 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
23-0000 Legal Occupations 540 $17.55 $20.37 $42,360 8.4 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 100 $14.80 $14.86 $30,910 3.9 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (3) 130 $12.90 $13.57 $28,230 4.1 %
 
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 12,000 $17.81 $20.39 $42,400 5.7 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary (3) (5) (2) (2) $40,280 13.7 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (3) (5) (2) (2) $55,000 7.4 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (3) (5) (2) (2) $47,290 8.6 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary (3) (5) (2) (2) $59,210 5.3 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary (5) $16.60 $17.72 $36,860 11.8 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (3) 710 $8.51 $9.31 $19,360 5.9 %
  25-4021 Librarians (3) 240 $16.62 $18.00 $37,430 2.2 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 330 $11.63 $11.92 $24,790 2.3 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants (3) 1,100 (2) (2) $17,120 2.9 %
 
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 3,480 $13.45 $15.13 $31,460 6.5 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 200 $9.05 $9.01 $18,740 3.8 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 200 $16.72 $16.50 $34,330 5.3 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers (3) (5) $13.56 $16.44 $34,190 14.2 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers (3) (5) $8.33 $9.63 $20,020 8.7 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts (5) (2) (2) $40,580 3.5 %
  27-3010 Announcers (3) 370 $10.98 $11.84 $24,630 6.4 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists (3) 130 $12.66 $14.44 $30,030 9.7 %
  27-3041 Editors 240 $16.34 $17.25 $35,880 3.2 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers (5) $16.82 $17.90 $37,230 5.2 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 30 $17.41 $17.04 $35,440 13.6 %
  27-4021 Photographers (3) 100 $8.75 $9.31 $19,360 3.8 %
 
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 8,830 $18.51 $20.61 $42,870 5.3 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists (3) 40 $17.74 $18.08 $37,610 2.0 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists (3) 410 $31.68 $30.89 $64,250 1.2 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants (3) 180 $28.42 $27.82 $57,860 2.3 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses (3) 3,510 $19.17 $19.78 $41,130 1.2 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists (3) 100 $19.78 $20.94 $43,560 2.8 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists (3) 200 $22.53 $23.09 $48,020 2.7 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 200 $24.92 $25.63 $53,310 9.4 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians (3) 70 $14.14 $13.55 $28,180 5.8 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 340 $14.97 $15.13 $31,470 3.2 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians (3) 310 $10.08 $10.08 $20,970 1.6 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists (3) (5) $13.19 $13.42 $27,920 2.4 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 140 $10.95 $10.61 $22,070 2.8 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (3) 520 $13.77 $13.87 $28,850 1.4 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (3) (5) $12.02 $15.28 $31,780 6.5 %
 
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 3,850 $8.96 $9.29 $19,330 2.1 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides (3) 670 $8.25 $8.44 $17,550 1.6 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants (3) 1,490 $8.30 $8.50 $17,680 1.4 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 70 $13.57 $13.92 $28,950 2.7 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides (5) $7.95 $8.66 $18,010 3.2 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 430 $9.52 $9.87 $20,520 4.1 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 160 $13.04 $13.31 $27,690 2.9 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 70 $7.80 $7.83 $16,290 5.9 %
 
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 4,430 $15.90 $16.46 $34,240 12.5 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives (3) 280 $26.26 $26.79 $55,730 2.0 %
  33-9032 Security Guards (3) 670 $8.16 $8.89 $18,490 3.0 %
  33-9091 Crossing Guards (3) (5) $7.94 $7.68 $15,980 10.5 %
 
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 28,520 $7.67 $9.46 $19,670 4.5 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 310 $12.96 $15.04 $31,290 9.1 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 1,500 $12.59 $12.66 $26,340 3.9 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food (3) (5) $5.97 $6.15 $12,800 3.5 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (3) (5) $8.27 $8.67 $18,040 3.4 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant (3) 3,550 $7.92 $8.09 $16,820 1.6 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (3) (5) $7.68 $7.45 $15,500 3.2 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 2,880 $8.03 $8.51 $17,700 2.8 %
  35-3011 Bartenders (3) 1,810 $6.10 $6.51 $13,540 2.6 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food (3) (5) $6.59 $6.89 $14,330 2.5 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (3) 330 $6.89 $6.84 $14,230 2.1 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses (3) 6,760 $5.99 $7.15 $14,880 5.0 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (3) 530 $6.78 $6.98 $14,530 3.2 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (3) 2,740 $6.09 $6.26 $13,020 1.6 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 1,490 $7.19 $7.09 $14,750 3.1 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (3) 1,970 $7.01 $7.43 $15,460 6.0 %
 
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 6,340 $7.89 $8.73 $18,150 5.9 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers (3) 340 $11.05 $11.53 $23,990 2.2 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 240 $15.43 $15.90 $33,080 5.6 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (3) 3,380 $7.67 $8.02 $16,680 1.6 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (3) 700 $6.88 $6.98 $14,520 1.9 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 1,420 $8.81 $9.02 $18,760 3.4 %
  37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (3) 80 $9.31 $10.57 $21,990 14.9 %
 
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 4,310 $7.62 $8.20 $17,060 3.4 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 320 $8.04 $8.43 $17,540 5.3 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers (3) 140 $5.99 $6.13 $12,750 3.3 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 720 $6.02 $5.95 $12,380 3.6 %
  39-3093 Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 40 $7.65 $7.62 $15,840 6.1 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 770 $9.04 $8.84 $18,380 4.2 %
  39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops (3) (5) $6.14 $6.08 $12,640 3.8 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers (3) 430 $6.83 $6.87 $14,280 2.6 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides (3) (5) $7.62 $7.64 $15,890 3.2 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 210 $8.62 $9.31 $19,360 4.3 %
 
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 25,070 $8.37 $11.70 $24,330 4.0 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 2,300 $12.79 $15.22 $31,660 3.8 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 460 $16.29 $18.30 $38,070 9.4 %
  41-2011 Cashiers (3) 5,250 $7.58 $8.38 $17,420 2.0 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks (3) 360 $7.58 $8.04 $16,730 3.5 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons (3) 380 $10.14 $10.95 $22,770 4.4 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons (3) 7,630 $7.77 $9.61 $19,990 3.5 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents (3) 520 $10.21 $10.59 $22,020 2.1 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (3) 320 $30.08 $31.44 $65,400 7.9 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (3) 1,420 $16.06 $18.51 $38,500 4.8 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents (3) (5) $16.20 $16.42 $34,140 17.3 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers (3) (5) $29.94 $31.08 $64,650 5.9 %
 
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 43,360 $10.81 $12.26 $25,510 2.4 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers (3) 3,330 $17.23 $18.28 $38,010 3.3 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (3) 480 $9.28 $9.18 $19,100 1.5 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors (3) 760 $11.30 $11.34 $23,590 4.8 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators (3) 610 $10.66 $10.91 $22,680 1.7 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (3) 2,460 $11.06 $11.55 $24,030 1.7 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (3) 300 $11.91 $12.05 $25,060 1.2 %
  43-3071 Tellers (3) (5) $8.39 $8.66 $18,020 3.4 %
  43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 40 $9.97 $10.67 $22,200 7.1 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (3) 160 $12.96 $14.26 $29,660 2.1 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 4,580 $10.45 $12.06 $25,090 8.5 %
  43-4071 File Clerks (3) 360 $7.88 $8.25 $17,150 3.2 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (3) (5) $7.59 $7.48 $15,550 1.6 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 440 $12.70 $13.00 $27,040 3.4 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (3) (5) $9.65 $9.60 $19,960 1.9 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 420 $9.72 $10.63 $22,120 4.1 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (3) 170 $11.93 $12.15 $25,270 2.0 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks (3) 2,880 $9.24 $9.43 $19,610 2.1 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 360 $9.48 $10.10 $21,010 7.2 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (3) (5) $8.50 $8.76 $18,220 2.9 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (3) 270 $11.27 $11.44 $23,800 3.3 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (3) 460 $12.74 $13.66 $28,410 1.8 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks (3) 1,280 $9.76 $9.98 $20,760 2.3 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers (3) 2,330 $8.98 $10.10 $21,020 2.4 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (3) 80 $10.52 $10.88 $22,620 4.4 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 2,110 $14.39 $14.81 $30,810 2.0 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries (3) 70 $13.45 $14.33 $29,800 4.5 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries (3) 550 $10.78 $10.80 $22,470 2.5 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 2,580 $11.73 $12.10 $25,160 5.8 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators (3) 270 $15.48 $15.31 $31,850 2.6 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers (3) (5) $9.96 $10.39 $21,620 1.7 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists (3) 650 $9.90 $10.03 $20,860 1.9 %
  43-9031 Desktop Publishers (5) $15.11 $15.14 $31,500 2.4 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service (3) 260 $9.08 $9.13 $18,990 2.2 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 5,370 $10.23 $11.26 $23,420 4.5 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer (3) (5) $9.36 $9.41 $19,570 3.7 %
  43-9081 Proofreaders and Copy Markers (3) (5) $11.50 $11.63 $24,200 8.2 %
  43-9111 Statistical Assistants (3) 40 $8.71 $9.35 $19,440 3.1 %
 
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 150 $9.22 $9.65 $20,080 7.3 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 130 $9.15 $9.41 $19,570 5.9 %
 
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 11,630 $14.48 $15.02 $31,240 3.2 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 1,330 $18.61 $18.63 $38,740 5.9 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,260 $11.31 $11.23 $23,360 2.9 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (3) 550 $15.63 $15.77 $32,800 2.1 %
  47-2082 Tapers (3) (5) $15.02 $14.37 $29,880 2.4 %
  47-2111 Electricians 910 $20.09 $19.57 $40,710 2.4 %
  47-2130 Insulation Workers (3) (5) $13.73 $13.85 $28,810 9.8 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers (3) (5) $12.78 $13.08 $27,210 6.8 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (3) 1,470 $16.68 $16.73 $34,800 3.0 %
  47-2181 Roofers (3) 440 $11.93 $12.69 $26,400 2.1 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (3) (5) $17.79 $17.10 $35,560 4.2 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers (3) (5) $13.46 $13.56 $28,210 2.6 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters (3) (5) $12.17 $11.97 $24,900 4.4 %
  47-3014 Helpers—Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons (3) (5) $9.73 $9.53 $19,820 6.1 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (3) (5) $10.65 $11.16 $23,200 4.8 %
  47-3016 Helpers—Roofers (3) (5) $7.58 $7.75 $16,120 5.5 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors (3) (5) $18.78 $18.97 $39,460 6.3 %
  47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (3) (5) $15.00 $14.95 $31,090 6.2 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers (3) 330 $13.95 $14.72 $30,620 3.5 %
 
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 8,720 $15.72 $16.46 $34,240 3.4 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 730 $19.82 $21.50 $44,710 4.1 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 160 $13.48 $14.68 $30,540 5.8 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 880 $21.36 $19.04 $39,590 14.4 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 170 $20.61 $22.67 $47,150 14.1 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (3) 970 $15.81 $16.21 $33,720 3.1 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (3) 350 $14.93 $15.01 $31,220 2.3 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (3) 280 $15.05 $15.06 $31,330 2.2 %
  49-3091 Bicycle Repairers (3) 60 $8.23 $9.03 $18,780 6.1 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (3) (5) $8.37 $9.79 $20,360 8.2 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (3) 330 $15.13 $16.54 $34,400 12.9 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (3) 1,230 $11.76 $12.53 $26,070 2.3 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (3) (5) $17.00 $16.61 $34,540 4.8 %
  49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers (3) (5) $19.14 $19.03 $39,580 3.6 %
  49-9094 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers (3) (5) $10.28 $11.27 $23,450 5.6 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (3) (5) $9.01 $9.38 $19,510 5.1 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
51-0000 Production Occupations 15,420 $10.11 $11.12 $23,130 2.4 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 1,010 $18.23 $19.26 $40,070 5.0 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 60 $12.72 $14.44 $30,030 19.8 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 900 $8.91 $9.31 $19,360 3.1 %
  51-3011 Bakers (3) 360 $10.21 $10.42 $21,670 3.1 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 170 $14.64 $13.91 $28,940 3.7 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic (5) $14.01 $13.74 $28,580 9.0 %
  51-4012 Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers 40 $18.01 $19.35 $40,240 10.1 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 240 $9.76 $10.24 $21,310 6.6 %
  51-4041 Machinists 380 $11.97 $12.66 $26,330 3.3 %
  51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (3) 50 $10.71 $11.14 $23,170 1.8 %
  51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (3) (5) $10.57 $10.00 $20,800 6.8 %
  51-4193 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (3) (5) $8.84 $9.20 $19,140 3.5 %
  51-5021 Job Printers (3) 80 $14.66 $14.86 $30,900 6.9 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 200 $15.37 $15.34 $31,910 4.0 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators (3) 70 $10.97 $12.30 $25,590 4.3 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 620 $6.94 $6.86 $14,260 8.4 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (3) (5) $6.51 $6.69 $13,920 3.2 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators (3) 100 $8.71 $8.94 $18,600 5.0 %
  51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (3) (5) $11.26 $10.52 $21,880 8.7 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 60 $8.43 $9.76 $20,310 11.0 %
  51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood (3) (5) $10.23 $10.30 $21,420 4.8 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators (3) (5) $15.30 $15.51 $32,270 3.8 %
  51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (3) 70 $9.81 $9.85 $20,490 2.6 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (3) 40 $11.70 $11.90 $24,740 5.4 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (3) 1,730 $10.90 $11.29 $23,490 2.7 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (5) $9.64 $10.49 $21,810 12.8 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (3) (5) $9.91 $9.96 $20,710 2.2 %
  51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (3) 70 $10.71 $11.17 $23,240 3.9 %
  51-9131 Photographic Process Workers (3) (5) $11.85 $12.56 $26,130 12.1 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators (3) 100 $9.32 $10.33 $21,480 5.7 %
  51-9194 Etchers and Engravers (3) (5) $9.06 $9.26 $19,260 2.9 %
  51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic (5) $15.23 $16.53 $34,370 5.1 %
 
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 12,000 $9.74 $10.43 $21,690 2.5 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 170 $14.30 $15.24 $31,710 6.5 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 320 $17.45 $19.36 $40,260 6.0 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (3) 190 $10.20 $10.18 $21,180 5.9 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School (3) 570 $9.43 $9.53 $19,820 3.8 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers (3) 240 $6.34 $7.72 $16,070 7.2 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,490 $13.28 $13.97 $29,060 4.4 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 950 $9.79 $10.01 $20,830 2.9 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (3) 310 $6.03 $6.70 $13,930 3.5 %
  53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants (3) 80 $7.03 $7.57 $15,750 4.5 %
  53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders (3) (5) $12.04 $11.58 $24,090 6.4 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators (3) (5) $14.63 $14.44 $30,030 3.8 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators (3) 70 $15.24 $15.08 $31,360 4.5 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (3) 900 $10.67 $11.15 $23,200 2.3 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (3) 460 $8.25 $8.50 $17,680 2.3 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 3,080 $9.24 $9.19 $19,120 4.5 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand (3) 1,900 $7.34 $7.70 $16,010 3.5 %

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