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November 2003 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
NAICS 492100 - Couriers
These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in NAICS 492100 - Couriers.
These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).
NAICS Industry 492100 - Couriers is part of: NAICS 492000 - Couriers and Messengers.
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NAICS 492100 - Couriers
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All Occupations top
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Employment Estimates |
Wage Estimates |
SOC Code Number |
Occupation Title |
Employment (1)
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Percent of Total |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2)
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Mean RSE (3)
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00-0000 |
All Occupations |
522,880 |
100.00% |
$15.01 |
$17.05 |
$35,460 |
1.0 % |
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Management Occupations top
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Employment Estimates |
Wage Estimates |
SOC Code Number |
Occupation Title |
Employment (1)
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Percent of Total |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2)
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Mean RSE (3)
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11-0000 |
Management Occupations |
13,420 |
2.57% |
$32.86 |
$36.26 |
$75,420 |
2.0 % |
11-1011
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Chief Executives |
410 |
0.08% |
(5) |
$73.29 |
$152,450 |
9.1 % |
11-1021
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General and Operations Managers |
2,530 |
0.48% |
$36.74 |
$40.66 |
$84,580 |
2.3 % |
11-2021
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Marketing Managers |
190 |
0.04% |
$34.29 |
$40.76 |
$84,780 |
9.2 % |
11-2022
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Sales Managers |
520 |
0.10% |
$36.49 |
$39.59 |
$82,360 |
4.5 % |
11-3011
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Administrative Services Managers |
370 |
0.07% |
$30.04 |
$32.87 |
$68,360 |
4.4 % |
11-3031
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Financial Managers |
190 |
0.04% |
$43.57 |
$45.69 |
$95,040 |
3.4 % |
11-3040
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Human Resources Managers |
290 |
0.06% |
$40.79 |
$41.95 |
$87,250 |
2.7 % |
11-3071
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Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers |
6,020 |
1.15% |
$30.12 |
$31.98 |
$66,510 |
1.4 % |
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Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
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Employment Estimates |
Wage Estimates |
SOC Code Number |
Occupation Title |
Employment (1)
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Percent of Total |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2)
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Mean RSE (3)
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13-0000 |
Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
(7) |
(7) |
(7) |
(7) |
(7) |
(7) |
13-1051
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Cost Estimators |
(7) |
(7) |
$20.92 |
$21.76 |
$45,260 |
4.3 % |
13-1071
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Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists |
440 |
0.08% |
$19.74 |
$21.49 |
$44,700 |
2.4 % |
13-1072
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Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists |
350 |
0.07% |
$23.99 |
$24.34 |
$50,630 |
1.7 % |
13-1073
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Training and Development Specialists |
630 |
0.12% |
$26.96 |
$26.51 |
$55,150 |
1.5 % |
13-2011
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Accountants and Auditors |
760 |
0.15% |
$24.94 |
$27.61 |
$57,430 |
4.7 % |
13-2031
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Budget Analysts |
40 |
0.01% |
$25.43 |
$26.90 |
$55,960 |
5.1 % |
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Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations top
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Employment Estimates |
Wage Estimates |
SOC Code Number |
Occupation Title |
Employment (1)
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Percent of Total |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2)
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Mean RSE (3)
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15-0000 |
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations |
4,020 |
0.77% |
$26.83 |
$27.38 |
$56,950 |
1.6 % |
15-1031
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Computer Software Engineers, Applications |
600 |
0.11% |
$34.88 |
$34.42 |
$71,600 |
1.4 % |
15-1032
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Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software |
(7) |
(7) |
$34.60 |
$34.93 |
$72,650 |
4.8 % |
15-1041
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Computer Support Specialists |
(7) |
(7) |
$20.17 |
$20.53 |
$42,700 |
1.9 % |
15-1051
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Computer Systems Analysts |
(7) |
(7) |
$30.90 |
$30.55 |
$63,540 |
1.7 % |
15-1061
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Database Administrators |
(7) |
(7) |
$33.74 |
$33.26 |
$69,180 |
3.5 % |
15-1071
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Network and Computer Systems Administrators |
320 |
0.06% |
$25.06 |
$26.50 |
$55,130 |
3.3 % |
15-1081
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Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts |
280 |
0.05% |
$27.13 |
$27.38 |
$56,960 |
1.6 % |
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Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
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Employment Estimates |
Wage Estimates |
SOC Code Number |
Occupation Title |
Employment (1)
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Percent of Total |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2)
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Mean RSE (3)
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17-0000 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
(7) |
(7) |
$30.19 |
$29.36 |
$61,060 |
2.0 % |
17-2112
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Industrial Engineers |
(7) |
(7) |
$29.91 |
$30.05 |
$62,510 |
2.2 % |
17-3026
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Industrial Engineering Technicians |
150 |
0.03% |
$20.00 |
$20.00 |
$41,610 |
2.0 % |
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Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
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Employment Estimates |
Wage Estimates |
SOC Code Number |
Occupation Title |
Employment (1)
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Percent of Total |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2)
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Mean RSE (3)
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27-0000 |
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations |
(7) |
(7) |
(7) |
(7) |
(7) |
(7) |
27-1024
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Graphic Designers |
40 |
0.01% |
$22.10 |
$21.18 |
$44,060 |
5.7 % |
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Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations top
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Employment Estimates |
Wage Estimates |
SOC Code Number |
Occupation Title |
Employment (1)
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Percent of Total |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2)
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Mean RSE (3)
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29-0000 |
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations |
180 |
0.03% |
$28.19 |
$26.27 |
$54,640 |
3.4 % |
29-9010
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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians |
160 |
0.03% |
$28.56 |
$26.56 |
$55,240 |
3.4 % |
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Protective Service Occupations top
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Employment Estimates |
Wage Estimates |
SOC Code Number |
Occupation Title |
Employment (1)
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Percent of Total |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2)
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Mean RSE (3)
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33-0000 |
Protective Service Occupations |
(7) |
(7) |
$20.21 |
$20.98 |
$43,650 |
4.4 % |
33-9032
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Security Guards |
(7) |
(7) |
$17.81 |
$19.83 |
$41,240 |
5.3 % |
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Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
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Employment Estimates |
Wage Estimates |
SOC Code Number |
Occupation Title |
Employment (1)
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Percent of Total |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2)
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Mean RSE (3)
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37-0000 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations |
960 |
0.18% |
$12.00 |
$13.86 |
$28,840 |
4.8 % |
37-2011
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Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners |
890 |
0.17% |
$11.76 |
$13.31 |
$27,680 |
4.7 % |
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Sales and Related Occupations top
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Employment Estimates |
Wage Estimates |
SOC Code Number |
Occupation Title |
Employment (1)
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Percent of Total |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2)
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Mean RSE (3)
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41-0000 |
Sales and Related Occupations |
4,880 |
0.93% |
$20.39 |
$22.24 |
$46,250 |
3.4 % |
41-1011
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First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers |
130 |
0.02% |
$21.09 |
$23.53 |
$48,940 |
5.4 % |
41-1012
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First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers |
370 |
0.07% |
$25.93 |
$29.14 |
$60,610 |
7.1 % |
41-2011
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Cashiers |
590 |
0.11% |
$11.96 |
$12.21 |
$25,410 |
5.1 % |
41-2021
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Counter and Rental Clerks |
230 |
0.04% |
$17.36 |
$16.84 |
$35,040 |
2.3 % |
41-2031
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Retail Salespersons |
430 |
0.08% |
$15.55 |
$15.10 |
$31,400 |
4.3 % |
41-3041
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Travel Agents |
50 |
0.01% |
$21.58 |
$22.15 |
$46,060 |
5.3 % |
41-4012
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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products |
850 |
0.16% |
$17.83 |
$20.07 |
$41,750 |
4.9 % |
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Office and Administrative Support Occupations top
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Employment Estimates |
Wage Estimates |
SOC Code Number |
Occupation Title |
Employment (1)
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Percent of Total |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2)
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Mean RSE (3)
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43-0000 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations |
108,410 |
20.73% |
$12.99 |
$13.58 |
$28,260 |
0.9 % |
43-1011
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First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers |
3,380 |
0.65% |
$20.35 |
$21.43 |
$44,580 |
2.1 % |
43-2011
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Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service |
(7) |
(7) |
$13.21 |
$14.04 |
$29,200 |
3.5 % |
43-3011
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Bill and Account Collectors |
550 |
0.11% |
$14.79 |
$15.00 |
$31,210 |
2.1 % |
43-3021
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Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators |
1,150 |
0.22% |
$13.11 |
$13.46 |
$27,990 |
1.8 % |
43-3031
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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks |
1,410 |
0.27% |
$14.61 |
$14.98 |
$31,160 |
2.1 % |
43-3051
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Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks |
480 |
0.09% |
$18.10 |
$18.24 |
$37,930 |
4.6 % |
43-4021
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Correspondence Clerks |
80 |
0.02% |
$11.76 |
$11.95 |
$24,860 |
2.7 % |
43-4051
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Customer Service Representatives |
10,020 |
1.92% |
$13.79 |
$14.33 |
$29,800 |
1.9 % |
43-4071
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File Clerks |
(7) |
(7) |
$12.80 |
$13.14 |
$27,330 |
4.4 % |
43-4151
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Order Clerks |
9,230 |
1.77% |
$15.12 |
$15.17 |
$31,550 |
1.2 % |
43-4161
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Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping |
(7) |
(7) |
$16.61 |
$19.68 |
$40,940 |
3.5 % |
43-4171
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Receptionists and Information Clerks |
420 |
0.08% |
$13.10 |
$13.51 |
$28,090 |
2.4 % |
43-5011
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Cargo and Freight Agents |
7,930 |
1.52% |
$15.89 |
$16.29 |
$33,880 |
2.0 % |
43-5021
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Couriers and Messengers |
23,910 |
4.57% |
$9.34 |
$9.92 |
$20,630 |
2.6 % |
43-5032
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Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance |
4,580 |
0.88% |
$17.31 |
$16.58 |
$34,480 |
2.0 % |
43-5061
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Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks |
640 |
0.12% |
$17.81 |
$17.40 |
$36,200 |
3.0 % |
43-5071
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Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks |
7,090 |
1.36% |
$12.56 |
$13.35 |
$27,760 |
3.7 % |
43-5081
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Stock Clerks and Order Fillers |
5,070 |
0.97% |
$12.12 |
$13.24 |
$27,540 |
5.0 % |
43-5111
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Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping |
210 |
0.04% |
$12.33 |
$12.70 |
$26,410 |
2.1 % |
43-6011
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Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants |
1,750 |
0.33% |
$16.65 |
$17.18 |
$35,730 |
2.1 % |
43-6014
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Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive |
2,010 |
0.38% |
$14.48 |
$14.51 |
$30,190 |
1.2 % |
43-9011
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Computer Operators |
(7) |
(7) |
$16.13 |
$15.57 |
$32,380 |
8.5 % |
43-9021
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Data Entry Keyers |
800 |
0.15% |
$11.42 |
$11.80 |
$24,550 |
3.2 % |
43-9022
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Word Processors and Typists |
100 |
0.02% |
$10.87 |
$12.26 |
$25,510 |
7.4 % |
43-9051
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Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service |
4,890 |
0.94% |
$11.75 |
$12.00 |
$24,950 |
2.4 % |
43-9061
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Office Clerks, General |
7,200 |
1.38% |
$12.74 |
$12.95 |
$26,950 |
1.5 % |
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Construction and Extraction Occupations top
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Employment Estimates |
Wage Estimates |
SOC Code Number |
Occupation Title |
Employment (1)
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Percent of Total |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2)
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Mean RSE (3)
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47-0000 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations |
(7) |
(7) |
$20.35 |
$20.70 |
$43,060 |
14.6 % |
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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations top
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Employment Estimates |
Wage Estimates |
SOC Code Number |
Occupation Title |
Employment (1)
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Percent of Total |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2)
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Mean RSE (3)
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49-0000 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
14,290 |
2.73% |
$25.27 |
$25.09 |
$52,190 |
1.5 % |
49-1011
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First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers |
610 |
0.12% |
$30.43 |
$29.66 |
$61,690 |
1.7 % |
49-3023
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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics |
720 |
0.14% |
$21.80 |
$21.30 |
$44,290 |
2.4 % |
49-3031
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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists |
6,520 |
1.25% |
$25.31 |
$24.62 |
$51,220 |
1.5 % |
49-9041
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Industrial Machinery Mechanics |
80 |
0.02% |
$21.21 |
$21.00 |
$43,690 |
3.9 % |
49-9042
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Maintenance and Repair Workers, General |
1,640 |
0.31% |
$20.46 |
$19.79 |
$41,160 |
4.0 % |
49-9043
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Maintenance Workers, Machinery |
130 |
0.02% |
$18.76 |
$18.74 |
$38,970 |
4.8 % |
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Production Occupations top
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Employment Estimates |
Wage Estimates |
SOC Code Number |
Occupation Title |
Employment (1)
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Percent of Total |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2)
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Mean RSE (3)
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51-0000 |
Production Occupations |
(7) |
(7) |
$12.01 |
$13.56 |
$28,210 |
8.9 % |
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Transportation and Material Moving Occupations top
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Employment Estimates |
Wage Estimates |
SOC Code Number |
Occupation Title |
Employment (1)
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Percent of Total |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2)
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Mean RSE (3)
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53-0000 |
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations |
361,480 |
69.13% |
$14.78 |
$16.35 |
$34,010 |
1.1 % |
53-1011
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Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors |
(7) |
(7) |
$20.33 |
$20.32 |
$42,260 |
4.8 % |
53-1021
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First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand |
(7) |
(7) |
$17.04 |
$18.54 |
$38,560 |
1.8 % |
53-1031
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First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators |
12,430 |
2.38% |
$25.99 |
$25.80 |
$53,670 |
1.6 % |
53-2011
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Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers |
1,030 |
0.20% |
(4) |
(4) |
$44,710 |
8.6 % |
53-3032
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Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer |
27,000 |
5.16% |
$20.76 |
$20.52 |
$42,680 |
1.1 % |
53-3033
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Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services |
155,720 |
29.78% |
$18.45 |
$18.71 |
$38,910 |
1.7 % |
53-7051
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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators |
12,600 |
2.41% |
$13.22 |
$13.69 |
$28,480 |
2.1 % |
53-7061
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Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment |
(7) |
(7) |
$11.45 |
$13.56 |
$28,200 |
2.2 % |
53-7062
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Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand |
112,080 |
21.44% |
$11.33 |
$11.91 |
$24,780 |
0.9 % |
53-7064
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Packers and Packagers, Hand |
8,660 |
1.66% |
$10.23 |
$10.68 |
$22,220 |
2.1 % |
About November 2003 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
Estimates for residual, "All Other", occupations are not available.
(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) Hourly wage rates for occupations where workers typically work fewer than 2,080 hours per year are not available.
(5) This median wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.
(7) Estimates not released.
Other OES estimates and related information:
November 2003 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (cross-industry estimates)
November 2003 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (cross-industry estimates)
November 2003 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (cross-industry estimates)
November 2003 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
Technical notes
List of Occupations in SOC Code Number Order
List of Occupations in Alphabetical Order
Last Modified Date: November 24, 2004
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