May 2005 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Cedar Rapids, IA


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 Cedar Rapids, IA, a metropolitan statistical area in Iowa. 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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Major Occupational Groups in Cedar Rapids, IA (Note--clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group):

All Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 129,950 $14.25 $17.17 $35,700 2.9 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 5,990 $36.17 $38.75 $80,600 2.8 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 260 $63.76 $64.79 $134,750 6.6 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,270 $39.34 $43.85 $91,200 2.7 %
11-1031 Legislators (7) (4) (4) $23,250 19.5 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 90 $20.99 $23.74 $49,370 4.9 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 200 $41.96 $42.73 $88,880 4.0 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 160 $38.45 $39.43 $82,010 3.9 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 40 $33.55 $34.63 $72,040 2.5 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 300 $32.85 $33.04 $68,730 3.3 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 320 $38.61 $40.46 $84,160 2.8 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 500 $42.10 $46.95 $97,650 4.1 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 40 $33.52 $40.66 $84,580 11.0 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 40 $38.70 $38.17 $79,400 4.2 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 70 $35.92 $37.25 $77,490 4.0 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 210 $39.35 $39.71 $82,590 4.0 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 60 $37.60 $36.70 $76,330 5.1 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 130 $34.80 $35.23 $73,290 4.0 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 90 $13.84 $16.24 $33,780 9.2 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 160 (4) (4) $71,640 3.6 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 170 $23.25 $26.50 $55,120 11.0 %
11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 120 $27.90 $29.96 $62,310 6.0 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 230 $43.35 $45.44 $94,520 2.8 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 110 $19.29 $21.62 $44,970 7.3 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 310 $28.96 $29.20 $60,730 3.5 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 40 $25.24 $26.05 $54,180 1.8 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 50 $27.45 $31.71 $65,950 11.1 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 150 $25.32 $24.20 $50,340 5.5 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 440 $31.87 $34.75 $72,280 3.9 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 6,690 $22.66 $24.64 $51,250 2.2 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 170 $14.23 $16.80 $34,950 8.0 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 360 $21.11 $22.16 $46,080 5.0 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 530 $18.71 $19.35 $40,240 4.0 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 230 $23.91 $25.16 $52,330 4.2 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 210 $25.15 $25.56 $53,170 5.6 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 170 $21.47 $20.40 $42,440 3.9 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 70 $20.33 $21.44 $44,590 4.7 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 300 $20.71 $21.75 $45,240 3.5 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 270 $20.65 $20.25 $42,120 8.5 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 270 $30.69 $32.48 $67,560 4.8 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 30 $19.03 $19.19 $39,920 7.0 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,470 $21.35 $24.66 $51,290 4.0 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 1,130 $24.53 $26.70 $55,530 3.3 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate (7) $23.33 $37.04 $77,050 11.2 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 110 $21.22 $22.45 $46,690 2.6 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors (7) $39.49 $42.83 $89,080 7.5 %
13-2061 Financial Examiners 30 $32.79 $35.13 $73,070 2.7 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 460 $25.50 $27.90 $58,030 5.4 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 30 $30.54 $30.94 $64,350 2.2 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 230 $16.93 $20.46 $42,550 8.7 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 4,500 $29.76 $30.49 $63,420 4.1 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 360 $23.65 $24.82 $51,630 3.4 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 1,110 $39.82 $36.90 $76,740 9.1 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 430 $18.81 $19.92 $41,430 4.1 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 360 $28.17 $30.59 $63,630 3.4 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 90 $25.57 $26.56 $55,240 5.5 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 300 $24.93 $25.19 $52,400 3.6 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 210 $29.56 $29.94 $62,270 4.4 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 30 $30.27 $28.79 $59,880 10.7 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 3,070 $27.99 $28.61 $59,510 1.5 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 40 $29.56 $31.38 $65,270 4.1 %
17-1022 Surveyors (7) $15.64 $18.09 $37,630 5.1 %
17-2041 Chemical Engineers 60 $31.12 $29.97 $62,330 4.8 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 80 $29.52 $31.86 $66,270 3.6 %
17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 150 $27.04 $29.94 $62,280 1.5 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 70 $33.74 $39.04 $81,200 5.8 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers (7) $31.04 $32.01 $66,590 2.9 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors (7) $29.16 $28.52 $59,330 3.2 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 270 $31.39 $31.32 $65,140 2.6 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 160 $30.11 $29.32 $60,980 7.0 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 110 $18.74 $18.75 $39,010 3.9 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 80 $30.37 $28.21 $58,680 4.4 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 80 $19.25 $19.22 $39,980 3.2 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians (7) $19.79 $19.69 $40,960 5.0 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians (7) $19.09 $19.16 $39,860 6.0 %
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 60 $20.68 $21.36 $44,430 3.8 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 850 $24.24 $25.61 $53,260 3.4 %
19-1012 Food Scientists and Technologists (7) $22.61 $22.98 $47,800 4.6 %
19-2031 Chemists (7) $47.52 $47.18 $98,140 3.2 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 30 $22.43 $24.14 $50,200 2.8 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 220 $23.08 $25.79 $53,650 6.1 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 90 $27.15 $27.49 $57,180 4.8 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners (7) $22.16 $23.57 $49,020 4.1 %
19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 40 $14.60 $15.99 $33,250 8.9 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 80 $20.62 $21.48 $44,690 1.5 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 1,740 $16.44 $17.44 $36,280 3.3 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 130 $15.19 $16.13 $33,550 6.7 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 180 $21.59 $21.28 $44,260 2.8 %
21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 70 $21.42 $24.13 $50,200 11.4 %
21-1019 Counselors, All Other 30 $10.01 $9.92 $20,640 4.8 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 380 $16.16 $17.05 $35,450 4.6 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 120 $18.79 $22.39 $46,570 9.6 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 80 $13.29 $14.18 $29,490 5.1 %
21-1091 Health Educators 30 $14.60 $15.69 $32,630 9.6 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 200 $15.22 $15.32 $31,860 2.7 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 670 $20.42 $27.57 $57,350 7.8 %
23-1011 Lawyers 250 $36.85 $41.71 $86,760 4.6 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 30 $49.34 $42.12 $87,610 2.7 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants (7) $13.65 $16.12 $33,530 10.5 %
23-2091 Court Reporters 30 $24.94 $24.68 $51,340 2.8 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 120 $16.20 $17.56 $36,520 3.6 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 7,730 $14.48 $15.61 $32,470 1.7 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $51,090 4.5 %
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $52,020 2.5 %
25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $44,680 4.9 %
25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $40,320 5.9 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $47,760 7.8 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 300 $10.26 $10.69 $22,230 7.0 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 180 (4) (4) $34,480 2.7 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,550 (4) (4) $34,420 2.5 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 780 (4) (4) $37,150 3.5 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 930 (4) (4) $34,240 4.0 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 60 (4) (4) $38,180 1.9 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 250 (4) (4) $35,970 7.9 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 140 (4) (4) $37,260 3.4 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 180 (4) (4) $36,850 2.7 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 190 (4) (4) $28,820 5.1 %
25-4021 Librarians 100 $20.30 $20.76 $43,180 2.2 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 110 $11.53 $11.74 $24,430 4.8 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 70 $19.86 $20.98 $43,630 2.7 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,220 (4) (4) $19,940 2.9 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 200 $13.81 $14.96 $31,120 3.9 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 1,870 $13.90 $18.22 $37,890 16.4 %
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 30 $17.74 $18.03 $37,490 2.1 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 60 $9.84 $10.48 $21,800 7.7 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 350 $13.74 $15.04 $31,290 4.4 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 40 $16.11 $16.56 $34,440 8.9 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 90 $10.85 $11.37 $23,640 3.1 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 60 $15.66 $15.99 $33,270 2.0 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 260 (4) (4) $21,940 6.0 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 60 $10.53 $12.13 $25,220 13.0 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 60 $17.97 $22.96 $47,760 12.1 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 140 $18.25 $19.48 $40,520 4.0 %
27-3041 Editors 100 $17.55 $18.84 $39,190 3.1 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 60 $18.80 $18.77 $39,030 5.7 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians (7) $17.17 $17.80 $37,020 5.1 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 40 $14.87 $15.00 $31,200 5.2 %
27-4021 Photographers 100 $11.14 $12.04 $25,040 11.0 %
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 30 $8.26 $9.73 $20,230 9.7 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 5,610 $20.72 $23.46 $48,790 3.6 %
29-1021 Dentists, General (7) $36.54 $50.25 $104,510 20.9 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 60 $19.94 $20.25 $42,110 3.1 %
29-1041 Optometrists 50 $33.53 $45.14 $93,880 22.8 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 180 $40.02 $39.38 $81,920 2.9 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 50 (5) $84.29 $175,330 9.6 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (7) $55.66 $65.05 $135,300 9.5 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,530 $21.08 $21.33 $44,370 2.7 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 70 $23.73 $24.00 $49,920 2.8 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 160 $25.74 $26.13 $54,340 2.8 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 50 $31.62 $41.02 $85,320 23.0 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 70 $18.55 $17.93 $37,290 6.9 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 240 $27.20 $27.18 $56,540 3.6 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 30 $25.03 $23.98 $49,880 1.8 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 230 $10.45 $10.38 $21,590 8.3 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 180 $11.25 $11.43 $23,780 2.6 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 50 $10.41 $10.72 $22,300 5.7 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 370 $16.02 $16.36 $34,020 2.9 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 110 $11.29 $12.37 $25,730 3.8 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 50 $13.39 $15.13 $31,470 7.7 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (7) $17.66 $16.33 $33,960 4.3 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 40 $26.62 $29.40 $61,160 4.2 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 50 $13.83 $16.23 $33,760 8.2 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 3,100 $11.08 $11.75 $24,430 2.0 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 430 $9.41 $9.52 $19,810 1.7 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,300 $10.50 $10.88 $22,640 1.7 %
31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 50 $16.20 $16.69 $34,720 4.3 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 70 $16.07 $16.35 $34,000 3.2 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists 30 $16.27 $16.64 $34,610 22.2 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 220 $16.35 $16.30 $33,900 7.5 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 180 $13.67 $13.75 $28,600 4.2 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists (7) $12.14 $12.20 $25,370 1.6 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 80 $9.83 $10.49 $21,810 4.6 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 2,240 $14.46 $15.18 $31,580 6.3 %
33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 30 $26.17 $26.87 $55,890 2.9 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 40 $26.15 $27.08 $56,320 7.1 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 310 $19.00 $18.67 $38,820 3.6 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 50 $26.24 $27.66 $57,530 5.5 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 380 $19.44 $18.70 $38,890 3.1 %
33-9032 Security Guards 790 $9.93 $10.59 $22,030 4.7 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 240 $6.20 $6.15 $12,800 5.0 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 80 $14.43 $14.80 $30,790 3.9 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 9,510 $7.40 $8.20 $17,060 2.0 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks (7) $13.42 $14.43 $30,020 6.2 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 620 $11.45 $12.55 $26,100 3.5 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 560 $7.36 $7.29 $15,160 2.8 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 480 $9.55 $9.66 $20,090 2.3 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 650 $9.66 $9.95 $20,690 2.1 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 190 $7.95 $8.16 $16,970 3.7 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 840 $8.15 $8.34 $17,350 2.1 %
35-3011 Bartenders 690 $6.74 $7.97 $16,580 7.5 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,800 $6.84 $7.39 $15,370 3.2 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 320 $7.30 $7.44 $15,470 2.8 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,060 $6.30 $7.15 $14,860 5.3 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 130 $8.58 $8.98 $18,680 6.9 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 270 $7.26 $7.47 $15,530 4.1 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 400 $7.06 $7.11 $14,790 2.1 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 320 $6.97 $7.10 $14,760 2.7 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 3,820 $9.50 $10.21 $21,230 1.9 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 150 $14.92 $15.46 $32,160 3.5 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 60 $19.77 $19.67 $40,920 7.0 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,050 $9.49 $10.02 $20,840 2.7 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 870 $8.11 $8.23 $17,130 1.6 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 30 $12.65 $12.27 $25,510 16.0 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 550 $10.76 $11.05 $22,990 2.8 %
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 90 $11.56 $11.42 $23,740 6.9 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 2,610 $8.70 $9.52 $19,790 2.7 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 80 $13.33 $15.62 $32,490 2.9 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 100 $8.05 $8.47 $17,620 3.4 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 60 $6.53 $6.88 $14,310 5.5 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 180 $6.53 $6.66 $13,860 2.8 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 440 $11.13 $10.56 $21,970 5.3 %
39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts 60 $7.41 $7.84 $16,300 8.0 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 670 $8.45 $8.67 $18,040 3.8 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 200 $13.56 $12.76 $26,540 15.8 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 320 $7.60 $8.48 $17,630 5.7 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 13,940 $10.41 $14.54 $30,250 3.1 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,020 $15.23 $16.66 $34,660 3.1 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 230 $26.38 $29.92 $62,240 6.2 %
41-2011 Cashiers 3,260 $7.74 $7.75 $16,110 1.5 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 350 $8.50 $9.91 $20,610 7.6 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 250 $12.37 $12.63 $26,280 7.9 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 4,050 $9.13 $11.52 $23,950 5.6 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 150 $17.95 $18.91 $39,320 6.6 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 210 $18.72 $20.77 $43,190 5.4 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 190 $24.81 $37.78 $78,580 16.5 %
41-3041 Travel Agents 50 $14.03 $13.81 $28,730 5.7 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 280 $23.45 $25.21 $52,440 5.9 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 490 $29.54 $29.72 $61,810 2.9 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,740 $22.65 $24.74 $51,470 4.9 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 90 $9.11 $11.84 $24,640 13.2 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 120 $20.49 $20.16 $41,930 7.5 %
41-9031 Sales Engineers (7) $25.78 $28.00 $58,250 3.1 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 1,190 $9.03 $10.00 $20,810 5.2 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 220 $16.09 $16.35 $34,000 4.3 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 22,000 $12.82 $13.64 $28,370 1.5 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 960 $20.70 $21.70 $45,140 2.3 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 120 $10.74 $10.98 $22,840 1.9 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 320 $14.20 $15.14 $31,490 4.2 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 640 $13.10 $13.36 $27,780 3.0 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,840 $13.89 $14.37 $29,880 2.2 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 130 $15.50 $15.80 $32,850 2.3 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 40 $15.93 $16.76 $34,870 6.5 %
43-3071 Tellers 580 $12.58 $12.67 $26,350 3.6 %
43-4011 Brokerage Clerks (7) $12.98 $13.48 $28,040 5.5 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 60 $13.83 $13.91 $28,940 1.7 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 3,350 $13.15 $13.45 $27,970 2.4 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 90 $18.74 $18.04 $37,520 2.2 %
43-4071 File Clerks 150 $10.69 $11.33 $23,560 5.1 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 210 $8.51 $8.53 $17,750 5.4 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 210 $10.12 $10.82 $22,510 3.9 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 180 $9.92 $9.94 $20,670 7.5 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 50 $16.84 $15.94 $33,160 3.4 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 330 $14.54 $15.10 $31,410 3.9 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 80 $15.46 $16.01 $33,300 3.3 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 850 $10.28 $10.68 $22,200 2.5 %
43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 130 $12.05 $13.13 $27,300 12.3 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 140 $12.63 $15.27 $31,760 6.7 %
43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 70 $18.75 $17.47 $36,330 3.1 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 90 $9.85 $10.06 $20,920 4.5 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 70 $15.98 $15.88 $33,040 3.4 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 150 $14.66 $14.41 $29,980 6.5 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 60 $23.54 $22.35 $46,490 3.6 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 310 $22.80 $21.70 $45,150 3.0 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 250 $20.87 $19.97 $41,540 2.9 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 290 $16.38 $17.79 $37,010 3.2 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 620 $14.09 $15.94 $33,160 6.9 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,620 $9.52 $10.44 $21,700 2.9 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 60 $14.77 $14.45 $30,050 4.2 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,380 $15.69 $16.23 $33,760 1.7 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 130 $15.16 $15.10 $31,400 2.9 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 700 $12.00 $12.13 $25,220 3.0 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,450 $12.45 $12.78 $26,580 2.1 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 220 $11.98 $13.04 $27,130 3.5 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 250 $9.90 $10.11 $21,020 5.2 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 110 $10.13 $10.57 $21,990 6.4 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 140 $13.15 $13.70 $28,490 2.1 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 120 $11.89 $11.76 $24,460 2.3 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 3,100 $11.09 $11.55 $24,020 2.6 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 80 $12.06 $12.08 $25,130 3.1 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 70 $11.71 $11.98 $24,920 5.5 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 150 $11.26 $12.47 $25,930 5.4 %
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers (7) $12.65 $16.08 $33,440 22.5 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 70 $9.69 $9.68 $20,140 3.8 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals (7) $10.66 $11.36 $23,630 12.6 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 5,780 $18.49 $19.48 $40,520 2.6 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 490 $24.63 $27.93 $58,090 8.2 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 170 $16.50 $17.63 $36,670 5.1 %
47-2031 Carpenters 710 $17.82 $18.01 $37,450 6.3 %
47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters (7) $27.84 $22.38 $46,540 17.5 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 180 $19.79 $19.97 $41,540 4.3 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 720 $15.86 $15.93 $33,130 3.9 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 40 $16.04 $16.36 $34,030 3.2 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 360 $16.75 $17.09 $35,540 4.2 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 200 $17.62 $17.49 $36,390 6.7 %
47-2082 Tapers (7) $18.11 $17.94 $37,320 2.6 %
47-2111 Electricians 470 $26.94 $24.85 $51,680 5.8 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 310 $17.63 $17.58 $36,570 6.8 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 720 $24.52 $22.83 $47,500 7.0 %
47-2161 Plasterers and Stucco Masons (7) $14.56 $15.16 $31,540 3.8 %
47-2181 Roofers 200 $13.73 $13.52 $28,120 3.1 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 280 $22.95 $22.17 $46,110 5.9 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers (7) $19.78 $19.90 $41,390 2.8 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians (7) $9.91 $10.01 $20,810 3.2 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (7) $11.49 $11.55 $24,030 10.5 %
47-3019 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other (7) $11.75 $11.48 $23,880 6.8 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 100 $22.20 $23.31 $48,480 3.7 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 170 $17.98 $17.83 $37,080 2.6 %
47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other (7) $19.16 $18.22 $37,890 8.2 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 5,330 $17.70 $18.39 $38,250 1.8 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 370 $25.75 $25.74 $53,530 2.5 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 170 $17.37 $17.93 $37,290 3.8 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 190 $23.29 $21.80 $45,350 6.0 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 50 $20.71 $21.86 $45,470 10.3 %
49-2096 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles (7) $15.42 $14.99 $31,190 4.3 %
49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (7) $14.28 $13.80 $28,700 4.5 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 110 $17.54 $16.17 $33,640 8.4 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 410 $16.34 $16.31 $33,920 4.3 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 460 $16.17 $16.62 $34,560 5.1 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (7) $19.15 $18.41 $38,290 4.8 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 60 $11.73 $11.99 $24,930 6.6 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door (7) $20.19 $20.43 $42,480 4.2 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 160 $18.75 $21.59 $44,910 13.1 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics (7) $19.25 $19.75 $41,090 4.3 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,210 $17.18 $17.35 $36,090 3.7 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 50 $18.47 $17.83 $37,090 4.0 %
49-9044 Millwrights 200 $20.25 $19.95 $41,490 5.9 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 160 $25.35 $25.33 $52,680 2.5 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 190 $17.72 $17.71 $36,830 2.9 %
49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers (7) $28.61 $28.59 $59,460 12.4 %
49-9069 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other (7) $13.58 $13.94 $29,000 4.9 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 70 $12.41 $12.56 $26,120 2.6 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 90 $12.46 $13.32 $27,700 5.6 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 10,190 $15.84 $16.36 $34,020 2.9 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 640 $23.74 $25.08 $52,170 2.9 %
51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 50 $11.36 $12.09 $25,150 3.5 %
51-2023 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers 30 $11.14 $11.90 $24,740 3.9 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 140 $15.14 $15.21 $31,650 5.0 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 1,560 $14.90 $13.96 $29,040 5.3 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 100 $12.58 $12.53 $26,060 5.7 %
51-3011 Bakers 110 $9.45 $9.54 $19,840 2.4 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 60 $14.59 $14.01 $29,140 3.1 %
51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 120 $13.74 $14.70 $30,580 5.8 %
51-4012 Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers (7) $16.35 $19.24 $40,020 13.1 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 160 $16.38 $16.11 $33,500 5.6 %
51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $15.92 $15.63 $32,510 7.8 %
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $15.19 $15.21 $31,630 5.7 %
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $15.39 $15.39 $32,010 4.8 %
51-4041 Machinists 360 $15.89 $15.76 $32,780 6.0 %
51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 60 $13.13 $14.54 $30,230 10.8 %
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 140 $19.21 $19.28 $40,100 2.8 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 370 $14.73 $14.62 $30,410 2.9 %
51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $14.64 $16.16 $33,610 11.1 %
51-5021 Job Printers (7) $16.20 $15.57 $32,380 2.5 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers (7) $15.74 $15.39 $32,000 5.5 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 360 $15.34 $15.38 $31,990 3.0 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 150 $9.55 $9.55 $19,860 1.7 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 40 $8.97 $8.89 $18,500 4.5 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 70 $9.59 $9.65 $20,080 5.4 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 50 $13.81 $13.73 $28,570 3.7 %
51-7021 Furniture Finishers (7) $11.16 $10.35 $21,520 15.7 %
51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators 60 $27.04 $26.59 $55,310 6.1 %
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 580 $16.19 $16.37 $34,050 10.9 %
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $16.00 $15.52 $32,290 8.8 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $12.94 $14.31 $29,770 9.0 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $10.36 $10.50 $21,840 3.0 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $14.16 $14.50 $30,160 2.8 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 $13.32 $13.76 $28,620 7.2 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment (7) $14.08 $14.67 $30,500 5.4 %
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 30 $9.65 $9.78 $20,340 3.0 %
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 380 $16.80 $16.85 $35,050 7.4 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 330 $15.36 $14.39 $29,940 4.5 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 12,560 $11.30 $12.61 $26,220 3.3 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 90 $22.05 $22.02 $45,810 3.1 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 280 $23.47 $23.53 $48,940 3.6 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 140 $11.26 $11.60 $24,130 12.3 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 230 $12.58 $12.05 $25,060 6.4 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 360 $14.98 $15.48 $32,190 11.5 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 5,410 $11.74 $12.69 $26,390 6.9 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 1,000 $11.36 $12.35 $25,680 5.2 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 100 $7.14 $7.72 $16,070 7.3 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 70 $7.59 $7.44 $15,480 4.6 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 150 $7.93 $8.15 $16,950 6.6 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 100 $14.73 $14.52 $30,200 2.9 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 90 $17.14 $18.84 $39,180 8.4 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 770 $15.22 $15.86 $32,990 3.5 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 280 $9.06 $10.30 $21,420 5.6 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,820 $9.99 $11.01 $22,900 4.6 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 40 $10.84 $13.01 $27,060 17.1 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 1,280 $7.92 $8.77 $18,250 4.8 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 120 $13.02 $12.86 $26,750 3.8 %

About May 2005 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) Wages for some occupations that do not generally work year-round, full time, are reported either as hourly wages or annual salaries depending on how they are typically paid.

(5) This wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.

(7) Estimates not released.

(9) Wage data for this occupation were removed because of reporting errors.



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Last Modified Date: September 30, 2008