May 2005 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Wheeling, WV-OH


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 Wheeling, WV-OH, a metropolitan statistical area that includes parts of West Virginia and Ohio. 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 Wheeling, WV-OH (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 64,580 $11.34 $14.65 $30,480 1.8 %
 
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 2,150 $29.03 $34.58 $71,930 2.5 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 120 $47.87 $56.30 $117,100 6.1 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 640 $33.46 $41.00 $85,290 4.3 %
11-1031 Legislators 30 (7) (7) (7) (7)
11-2022 Sales Managers 50 $40.32 $40.60 $84,450 7.2 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 60 $24.92 $27.83 $57,880 6.7 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 40 $37.80 $39.40 $81,960 4.0 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 140 $26.14 $28.07 $58,390 3.7 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 60 $45.40 $40.64 $84,540 4.3 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 30 $24.77 $28.27 $58,810 6.9 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 130 (4) (4) $62,900 2.4 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 50 $27.94 $30.41 $63,260 4.8 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 30 $43.72 $46.06 $95,790 5.1 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 120 $16.20 $17.72 $36,860 3.7 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors 50 $24.33 $26.16 $54,420 9.7 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 30 $25.05 $25.35 $52,730 2.1 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (7) $23.24 $28.01 $58,260 9.6 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 40 $20.58 $21.07 $43,830 2.7 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 70 $38.63 $39.06 $81,250 6.6 %
 
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 1,540 $18.94 $20.67 $43,000 3.2 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 50 $13.28 $15.02 $31,250 7.9 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 60 $17.37 $19.76 $41,100 6.3 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (7) $22.31 $25.49 $53,020 19.0 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 90 $16.37 $19.30 $40,140 7.0 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 90 $22.90 $22.43 $46,650 5.2 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 30 $15.81 $16.92 $35,200 2.8 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 30 $16.04 $16.47 $34,250 5.3 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 60 $17.77 $19.62 $40,800 5.6 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 140 $18.20 $19.15 $39,830 11.1 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 50 $25.98 $26.61 $55,350 5.9 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners (7) $10.11 $11.01 $22,900 7.5 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 200 $20.84 $20.31 $42,250 10.5 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 380 $19.61 $21.86 $45,470 3.8 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 30 $12.76 $12.87 $26,770 5.5 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 30 $22.77 $26.23 $54,560 20.3 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 60 $28.62 $25.42 $52,870 5.7 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 30 $19.24 $20.01 $41,620 10.3 %
 
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 360 $20.35 $22.47 $46,750 4.3 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 40 $18.94 $19.37 $40,290 4.5 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 40 $28.88 $27.85 $57,940 10.3 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 90 $13.17 $13.90 $28,900 4.2 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 80 $30.96 $30.74 $63,940 5.3 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 40 $20.72 $21.66 $45,060 4.7 %
 
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 530 $26.34 $28.21 $58,680 5.9 %
17-1022 Surveyors 30 (7) (7) (7) (7)
17-2051 Civil Engineers 60 $27.54 $34.86 $72,510 13.5 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 40 $37.95 $37.99 $79,010 4.8 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 30 $37.54 $36.69 $76,310 4.2 %
17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 30 $31.47 $30.92 $64,320 2.9 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 30 $24.30 $25.60 $53,240 12.7 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 50 $16.98 $17.39 $36,170 2.0 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians (7) $19.33 $18.80 $39,110 8.3 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 40 $12.75 $12.94 $26,900 18.0 %
 
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 280 $23.79 $25.65 $53,350 4.4 %
19-2031 Chemists 40 $32.56 $32.03 $66,620 6.3 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 40 $16.72 $19.82 $41,220 6.6 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 50 $21.52 $25.05 $52,100 6.1 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 60 $23.39 $22.76 $47,330 10.2 %
 
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 1,640 $12.81 $13.94 $28,990 5.9 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 120 $23.67 $22.21 $46,190 2.7 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 70 $16.19 $16.70 $34,740 3.5 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 30 $17.38 $17.96 $37,360 2.0 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 350 $13.81 $14.50 $30,160 5.6 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 150 $12.45 $13.55 $28,170 2.6 %
21-1091 Health Educators 40 $13.78 $15.12 $31,440 5.3 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 30 $13.29 $15.52 $32,280 1.8 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 360 $7.71 $8.41 $17,490 5.3 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 40 $12.59 $12.84 $26,710 5.3 %
21-2011 Clergy (7) $9.59 $10.27 $21,350 4.5 %
 
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 360 $23.38 $34.24 $71,210 11.5 %
23-1011 Lawyers 190 $40.79 $50.19 $104,400 10.3 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 100 $13.08 $14.09 $29,300 4.3 %
 
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 3,530 $19.64 $19.51 $40,580 2.3 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $48,070 8.0 %
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $49,040 5.0 %
25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $60,390 16.0 %
25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $49,050 5.3 %
25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $46,360 7.4 %
25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $54,860 6.4 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (7) (7) (7) (7)
25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $53,500 6.8 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $49,930 4.3 %
25-1199 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other (7) (4) (4) $45,080 2.5 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 90 $10.09 $9.94 $20,670 6.3 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 70 (4) (4) $41,530 5.6 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 420 (4) (4) $44,860 1.7 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 200 (4) (4) $41,390 2.5 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 780 (4) (4) $42,660 1.8 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 150 (4) (4) $43,170 2.0 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 160 (4) (4) $40,410 1.8 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School (7) (4) (4) $39,670 3.0 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 110 (4) (4) $47,130 5.6 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 120 (4) (4) $39,590 6.1 %
25-4021 Librarians 70 $18.16 $19.24 $40,010 1.9 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 60 $10.08 $10.45 $21,740 8.2 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 40 $16.65 $19.13 $39,790 5.7 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 350 (4) (4) $19,550 3.0 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 30 $11.73 $12.56 $26,110 7.2 %
 
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 580 $14.16 $17.25 $35,890 8.8 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 30 $7.31 $7.36 $15,300 5.8 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 40 $15.80 $15.23 $31,670 4.6 %
27-1025 Interior Designers (7) $9.39 $11.11 $23,110 17.6 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 30 $11.34 $12.60 $26,210 6.0 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 50 (4) (4) $29,790 7.7 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 40 $18.48 $19.26 $40,070 3.8 %
27-3041 Editors 30 (7) (7) (7) (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 4,410 $19.46 $25.21 $52,430 5.5 %
29-1021 Dentists, General (7) $49.80 $57.21 $119,000 21.1 %
29-1041 Optometrists 30 $50.67 $52.89 $110,010 12.1 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 190 $40.27 $42.03 $87,430 4.0 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 150 (5) $77.57 $161,350 7.8 %
29-1063 Internists, General (7) (5) $84.99 $176,780 7.9 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (7) (5) $93.42 $194,320 12.2 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,580 $20.67 $21.82 $45,390 3.0 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 40 $27.98 $28.05 $58,330 4.0 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 90 $29.98 $30.26 $62,930 3.6 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 90 $19.40 $19.52 $40,590 3.5 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 60 $21.75 $23.76 $49,420 4.7 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 30 $33.23 $33.10 $68,850 5.1 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 70 $19.21 $19.46 $40,470 3.6 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 80 $15.69 $15.90 $33,070 4.2 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 170 $20.25 $19.89 $41,370 3.8 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (7) $12.23 $12.43 $25,850 5.1 %
29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists (7) $19.78 $20.30 $42,230 5.9 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 130 $17.05 $17.67 $36,750 3.7 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 90 $8.50 $9.36 $19,470 5.8 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 180 $9.98 $10.32 $21,460 3.4 %
29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians (7) $11.00 $11.08 $23,050 5.4 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 670 $13.72 $13.93 $28,980 2.5 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 130 $10.03 $10.83 $22,520 3.0 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 60 $13.03 $12.66 $26,330 10.2 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (7) $30.74 $29.70 $61,780 7.1 %
 
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 2,780 $9.09 $9.36 $19,470 2.6 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 570 $7.53 $7.68 $15,970 2.8 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,520 $9.33 $9.34 $19,420 4.0 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 50 $18.72 $18.05 $37,550 2.9 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 50 $9.98 $10.08 $20,970 3.2 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 90 $10.28 $10.70 $22,260 4.9 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 150 $10.51 $10.65 $22,150 4.3 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 100 $11.93 $11.49 $23,910 2.8 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 90 $7.14 $7.16 $14,890 6.6 %
 
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 1,620 $12.78 $13.15 $27,350 7.4 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 200 $12.93 $12.30 $25,580 2.8 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 420 $17.19 $16.30 $33,910 3.2 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 30 $29.24 $26.93 $56,010 3.1 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 300 $15.76 $15.95 $33,170 4.1 %
33-9011 Animal Control Workers (7) $10.94 $9.72 $20,210 7.0 %
33-9032 Security Guards 500 $7.19 $7.73 $16,080 5.4 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 30 $18.87 $17.19 $35,760 4.1 %
 
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 6,310 $6.61 $7.36 $15,320 1.2 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 80 $13.41 $14.11 $29,340 8.4 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 430 $10.36 $11.24 $23,370 3.0 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 490 $6.27 $6.31 $13,120 3.5 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 320 $9.50 $9.42 $19,600 2.1 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 480 $8.69 $8.73 $18,150 2.9 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 110 $6.33 $6.47 $13,450 5.0 %
35-2019 Cooks, All Other (7) $8.30 $8.67 $18,030 6.4 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 760 $7.05 $7.48 $15,570 2.7 %
35-3011 Bartenders 280 $6.42 $6.63 $13,800 2.8 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,320 $6.28 $6.53 $13,570 2.5 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 140 $6.24 $6.23 $12,950 3.1 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,170 $6.26 $6.45 $13,420 2.6 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 40 $8.98 $9.44 $19,630 3.7 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 210 $6.22 $6.32 $13,140 3.6 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 280 $6.37 $6.53 $13,590 2.1 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 170 $6.58 $6.72 $13,980 3.3 %
 
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 2,520 $8.18 $9.09 $18,910 2.7 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 80 $10.95 $11.35 $23,620 3.1 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 30 $15.13 $15.61 $32,460 3.5 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,430 $8.89 $9.59 $19,950 4.1 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 560 $7.07 $7.44 $15,470 3.5 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 40 $14.46 $13.83 $28,760 10.3 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 380 $7.74 $8.29 $17,230 4.4 %
 
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 1,750 $7.09 $8.15 $16,950 2.8 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 60 $13.81 $16.84 $35,040 8.3 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 140 $6.59 $8.55 $17,780 5.9 %
39-4021 Funeral Attendants 50 $6.79 $7.16 $14,900 3.0 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 290 $7.84 $8.83 $18,380 6.4 %
39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts 90 $6.43 $6.50 $13,510 7.5 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 200 $6.57 $7.21 $15,000 5.5 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 410 $7.66 $7.47 $15,530 2.7 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors (7) $6.07 $6.23 $12,950 6.6 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 150 $6.86 $7.66 $15,930 5.2 %
 
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 7,020 $8.11 $11.52 $23,960 3.6 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 600 $13.45 $16.09 $33,460 4.6 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 130 $23.61 $31.79 $66,120 10.1 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,320 $6.68 $7.31 $15,200 3.2 %
41-2012 Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers 380 $7.77 $7.79 $16,200 7.2 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 190 $7.57 $9.15 $19,040 6.9 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 140 $10.14 $11.01 $22,900 6.0 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 1,820 $7.67 $8.95 $18,610 3.2 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 90 $14.16 $18.40 $38,270 13.8 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 190 $14.72 $19.75 $41,070 10.0 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 60 (7) (7) (7) (7)
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 70 $16.90 $17.62 $36,640 6.7 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 50 $29.31 $29.00 $60,330 9.1 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 450 $20.66 $23.42 $48,710 3.5 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 30 $24.37 $27.94 $58,110 12.2 %
 
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 10,520 $10.53 $11.68 $24,300 1.5 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 610 $15.70 $17.96 $37,360 3.2 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 110 $8.99 $9.38 $19,510 4.0 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 140 $10.69 $11.92 $24,790 5.2 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 320 $10.52 $10.68 $22,210 1.8 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 800 $11.09 $11.49 $23,900 2.3 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 80 $12.39 $12.77 $26,560 2.7 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 30 $10.80 $12.83 $26,680 5.9 %
43-3071 Tellers 490 $9.24 $9.26 $19,260 3.7 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 70 $11.59 $11.63 $24,190 5.2 %
43-4071 File Clerks 80 $9.25 $9.93 $20,640 3.5 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 110 $7.39 $7.51 $15,610 2.8 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 110 $10.66 $11.12 $23,140 3.5 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical (7) $8.03 $8.45 $17,580 3.3 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 60 $10.84 $12.09 $25,140 5.2 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 70 $12.12 $12.19 $25,360 3.1 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 120 $10.72 $11.40 $23,710 3.6 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 60 $12.31 $12.82 $26,660 3.5 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 400 $8.42 $8.60 $17,880 1.9 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 50 $14.98 $17.13 $35,620 5.4 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 50 $8.17 $8.40 $17,480 7.0 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 90 $11.43 $11.05 $22,990 3.9 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 40 $15.07 $15.18 $31,580 3.8 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 30 $10.66 $11.50 $23,920 3.3 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 40 $23.28 $22.17 $46,110 2.2 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 200 $22.61 $21.41 $44,530 2.0 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 70 $19.70 $18.41 $38,300 2.4 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 40 $16.66 $17.21 $35,790 6.6 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 260 $11.03 $11.24 $23,390 3.4 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 780 $9.19 $9.82 $20,430 2.6 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 430 $13.85 $15.01 $31,220 3.3 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 80 $12.44 $12.75 $26,530 3.0 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 180 $10.92 $10.89 $22,650 4.3 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,110 $11.12 $11.44 $23,790 2.0 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 80 $10.17 $11.09 $23,080 5.1 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 110 $10.08 $10.37 $21,580 4.5 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 120 $10.22 $11.06 $23,000 6.6 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 80 $8.43 $9.00 $18,730 3.5 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,820 $9.72 $10.37 $21,560 1.8 %
43-9081 Proofreaders and Copy Markers (7) $10.12 $11.00 $22,890 11.6 %
 
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 3,790 $16.86 $17.11 $35,580 2.7 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 320 $25.74 $26.75 $55,640 5.4 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 80 $19.44 $19.79 $41,160 5.6 %
47-2031 Carpenters 400 $13.17 $14.18 $29,490 5.2 %
47-2041 Carpet Installers 40 $12.15 $12.69 $26,390 7.1 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 80 $14.98 $15.59 $32,420 14.9 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 480 $19.16 $17.36 $36,120 6.2 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 460 $12.86 $14.90 $30,990 6.0 %
47-2082 Tapers (7) $14.08 $14.10 $29,330 6.7 %
47-2111 Electricians 220 $15.90 $17.15 $35,670 4.6 %
47-2121 Glaziers 30 $17.68 $16.41 $34,130 9.1 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 140 $11.78 $13.09 $27,220 6.2 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 60 $27.62 $27.21 $56,590 3.7 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters (7) $7.22 $7.99 $16,630 11.1 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors (7) $11.03 $13.96 $29,040 12.4 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 150 $12.91 $12.99 $27,020 3.5 %
47-5041 Continuous Mining Machine Operators 100 $19.14 $18.71 $38,910 2.5 %
47-5061 Roof Bolters, Mining 170 $19.78 $19.54 $40,650 2.7 %
47-5081 Helpers--Extraction Workers 180 $17.72 $16.41 $34,130 5.9 %
 
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 3,520 $15.48 $16.65 $34,630 3.0 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 320 $28.59 $27.17 $56,520 3.9 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 30 $14.30 $13.58 $28,240 10.1 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 30 $28.54 $28.30 $58,870 5.4 %
49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (7) $9.94 $10.11 $21,030 4.6 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 150 $15.02 $15.35 $31,920 4.9 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 420 $10.67 $12.10 $25,160 3.9 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 160 $15.56 $15.82 $32,920 3.3 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 130 $15.76 $16.64 $34,610 4.7 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 60 $8.48 $9.31 $19,360 8.7 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 150 $14.30 $14.18 $29,500 6.0 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers (7) $17.31 $15.79 $32,850 6.4 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 410 $23.72 $22.49 $46,780 3.6 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 960 $12.57 $13.27 $27,600 3.3 %
49-9044 Millwrights (7) $19.48 $18.57 $38,630 3.8 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 80 $13.79 $17.17 $35,710 20.9 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 90 $10.55 $11.70 $24,340 7.4 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 30 $7.73 $8.04 $16,730 4.0 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 30 $12.23 $13.23 $27,530 5.9 %
 
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 3,810 $13.47 $15.46 $32,160 4.5 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 370 $25.08 $25.91 $53,900 4.4 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 210 $8.72 $9.28 $19,290 3.6 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 30 $10.45 $12.10 $25,170 3.8 %
51-3011 Bakers 120 $7.82 $7.97 $16,580 5.2 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 60 $15.86 $16.66 $34,650 5.0 %
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $11.89 $12.06 $25,080 4.8 %
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $12.28 $12.22 $25,410 3.6 %
51-4041 Machinists 110 $16.00 $16.97 $35,290 3.9 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 260 $13.89 $14.69 $30,560 4.0 %
51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other 60 $21.45 $18.85 $39,210 9.1 %
51-5011 Bindery Workers (7) $7.75 $7.64 $15,900 4.2 %
51-5021 Job Printers (7) $12.22 $12.44 $25,880 5.8 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 40 $12.82 $13.45 $27,970 12.9 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 40 $11.54 $12.14 $25,260 5.8 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 190 $8.64 $8.88 $18,470 3.7 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 40 $10.14 $10.43 $21,690 2.2 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 70 $13.40 $12.99 $27,020 2.8 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $11.82 $12.58 $26,170 5.4 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 150 $10.41 $11.61 $24,140 3.5 %
51-9083 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (7) $14.06 $13.75 $28,600 6.7 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 100 $12.95 $13.23 $27,510 5.2 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment (7) $11.53 $12.77 $26,570 13.1 %
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (7) $6.30 $6.75 $14,030 10.5 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 50 $8.46 $9.73 $20,240 3.4 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 130 $11.22 $12.11 $25,200 11.0 %
 
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 5,390 $10.46 $12.27 $25,520 3.7 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 70 $17.65 $19.10 $39,720 4.9 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 150 $19.24 $22.64 $47,100 6.2 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 250 $10.81 $10.61 $22,070 2.6 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 410 $10.28 $11.30 $23,510 6.6 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,060 $14.31 $16.54 $34,400 7.6 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 650 $10.20 $11.38 $23,680 8.6 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 150 $7.65 $7.54 $15,680 3.0 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants (7) $6.16 $6.41 $13,340 7.1 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 110 $19.13 $18.09 $37,630 3.4 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 40 $13.37 $13.68 $28,460 1.8 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 50 $13.72 $14.26 $29,660 3.0 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 120 $13.19 $14.34 $29,830 7.1 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 210 $7.55 $9.06 $18,840 8.1 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,130 $8.69 $8.75 $18,210 3.1 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 70 $11.79 $12.57 $26,150 12.9 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 380 $7.27 $7.47 $15,540 2.9 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 90 $10.82 $11.48 $23,880 5.6 %
53-7111 Shuttle Car Operators 100 $19.78 $19.52 $40,600 3.1 %

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