May 2005 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Fayetteville, NC


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 Fayetteville, NC, a metropolitan statistical area in North Carolina. 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 Fayetteville, NC (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 120,520 $11.88 $14.82 $30,830 3.0 %
 
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 4,340 $30.14 $34.12 $70,970 1.4 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 30 (5) $77.71 $161,630 8.7 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,630 $31.03 $37.23 $77,430 3.0 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 50 $26.82 $30.67 $63,800 7.7 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 260 $36.11 $40.36 $83,950 5.1 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 100 $26.24 $30.43 $63,290 6.3 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 100 $32.16 $33.75 $70,200 2.4 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 320 $31.02 $33.29 $69,230 3.3 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 40 $33.20 $32.58 $67,760 7.7 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 30 $34.72 $34.71 $72,190 6.1 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 150 $35.67 $35.04 $72,890 2.0 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 40 $32.42 $33.15 $68,950 2.6 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 50 $28.73 $30.11 $62,630 3.7 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 150 $30.66 $31.79 $66,130 5.3 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program (7) $23.81 $23.46 $48,800 5.7 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 280 (4) (4) $57,080 1.7 %
11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 40 $34.05 $32.73 $68,080 4.0 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 70 $41.68 $42.88 $89,180 2.2 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 120 $21.19 $23.29 $48,440 5.8 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors (7) $15.32 $15.72 $32,710 6.9 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 40 $18.21 $20.83 $43,320 7.9 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 220 $30.58 $33.12 $68,890 3.5 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 40 $18.91 $23.65 $49,180 9.5 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 70 $24.93 $26.76 $55,660 5.7 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 240 $33.27 $33.39 $69,450 2.0 %
 
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 3,600 $20.36 $21.92 $45,590 4.0 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (7) $28.18 $24.00 $49,920 6.0 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 150 $22.48 $23.85 $49,610 2.8 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 90 $16.13 $16.72 $34,780 5.3 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 80 $19.81 $20.66 $42,980 1.3 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 80 $23.55 $24.13 $50,180 8.7 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 80 $14.75 $16.37 $34,060 7.2 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 30 $20.83 $20.94 $43,540 3.2 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 550 $16.43 $17.67 $36,760 1.7 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 40 $17.98 $21.02 $43,730 4.9 %
13-1081 Logisticians 60 $23.36 $23.07 $47,990 2.0 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 170 $26.00 $26.76 $55,660 3.2 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 30 $15.74 $15.73 $32,720 1.9 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 710 $25.40 $26.26 $54,630 2.7 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 490 $21.68 $26.56 $55,240 8.3 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 110 $25.43 $26.12 $54,320 2.2 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 50 $20.35 $21.04 $43,760 8.2 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 260 $18.26 $20.20 $42,010 9.8 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 50 $19.84 $21.55 $44,830 1.6 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 90 $18.36 $24.62 $51,210 12.5 %
 
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 1,270 $25.43 $26.25 $54,600 3.3 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers (7) $28.17 $30.45 $63,340 6.3 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 280 $16.33 $16.98 $35,310 2.8 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 350 $28.56 $27.94 $58,120 2.9 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 160 $23.81 $27.00 $56,160 6.3 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 90 $26.09 $24.04 $50,000 7.6 %
 
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 1,210 $24.20 $25.74 $53,550 2.9 %
17-1022 Surveyors 50 $15.59 $16.13 $33,560 6.3 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 140 $31.47 $35.16 $73,130 5.1 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 40 $27.10 $28.75 $59,800 3.9 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 30 $25.60 $26.24 $54,580 2.8 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 70 $34.94 $34.82 $72,430 2.9 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 60 $30.61 $32.15 $66,880 1.3 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 40 $28.59 $27.51 $57,220 5.4 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 50 $25.18 $25.09 $52,190 5.6 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 170 $15.54 $15.39 $32,000 2.8 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 190 $22.41 $22.54 $46,890 1.7 %
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 40 $24.81 $24.74 $51,450 5.6 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 30 $13.34 $13.02 $27,090 3.1 %
 
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 710 $20.93 $23.13 $48,120 6.8 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 80 $20.44 $21.95 $45,660 1.3 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 30 $23.79 $24.98 $51,950 5.3 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 80 $22.98 $25.78 $53,620 5.6 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 160 $14.31 $14.92 $31,040 2.7 %
 
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 1,970 $16.09 $16.50 $34,320 2.3 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 90 $14.56 $15.18 $31,580 7.3 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 240 $17.94 $18.51 $38,500 2.7 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 110 $15.12 $15.79 $32,840 10.2 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 130 $14.64 $14.74 $30,660 2.8 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 170 $20.57 $20.60 $42,840 2.8 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 140 $18.10 $16.54 $34,410 4.6 %
21-1091 Health Educators 40 $17.52 $18.14 $37,740 4.7 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 160 $15.79 $16.05 $33,370 1.8 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 360 $11.74 $11.92 $24,800 2.6 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 50 $17.60 $17.84 $37,100 2.0 %
 
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 700 $16.74 $27.50 $57,200 11.9 %
23-1011 Lawyers 220 $42.87 $54.08 $112,490 14.7 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 260 $13.91 $14.40 $29,960 4.7 %
 
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 11,480 $14.22 $15.43 $32,090 3.9 %
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $57,560 1.6 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 840 $6.53 $7.13 $14,830 6.0 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 300 (4) (4) $35,270 1.3 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,660 (4) (4) $36,150 0.9 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 870 (4) (4) $34,240 1.9 %
25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 50 (4) (4) $35,730 3.0 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 620 (4) (4) $35,070 1.2 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 160 (4) (4) $38,870 1.5 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 420 (4) (4) $36,150 1.3 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 160 (4) (4) $34,260 1.9 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 110 (4) (4) $34,550 1.9 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers (7) $19.19 $18.02 $37,490 6.0 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 2,280 (4) (4) $33,720 5.9 %
25-4012 Curators (7) $22.38 $21.87 $45,500 2.4 %
25-4021 Librarians 190 $19.52 $19.50 $40,550 1.7 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 230 $25.31 $25.51 $53,070 1.8 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 2,050 (4) (4) $15,800 1.5 %
 
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 740 $14.60 $15.89 $33,060 5.0 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 50 $9.69 $9.70 $20,190 6.2 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 80 $14.71 $14.59 $30,340 3.2 %
27-1025 Interior Designers (7) $15.91 $15.61 $32,470 3.6 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 50 $11.91 $12.39 $25,780 4.8 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 80 (4) (4) $28,660 3.8 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 80 $14.62 $16.92 $35,190 5.8 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 50 $8.28 $9.08 $18,880 2.3 %
27-4021 Photographers 50 $19.58 $18.87 $39,240 12.5 %
 
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 6,010 $21.70 $28.56 $59,400 4.7 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 90 (5) $73.28 $152,430 8.9 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 40 $16.91 $19.58 $40,730 2.3 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 200 $42.61 $41.46 $86,230 2.6 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 190 (5) $88.67 $184,420 9.0 %
29-1063 Internists, General 80 (5) $93.24 $193,940 8.3 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 170 $68.61 $69.53 $144,610 10.2 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 140 $38.17 $38.34 $79,750 1.9 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,950 $23.97 $24.43 $50,800 2.0 %
29-1121 Audiologists (7) $20.99 $22.04 $45,850 7.2 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 30 $26.61 $28.86 $60,020 4.2 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 110 $36.31 $36.21 $75,310 6.8 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 120 $21.42 $23.91 $49,740 4.8 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 90 $33.64 $43.55 $90,580 20.6 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 140 $19.08 $19.15 $39,840 2.0 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 140 $14.33 $14.32 $29,790 5.3 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 220 $20.59 $21.73 $45,200 8.7 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 50 $16.15 $17.69 $36,800 9.8 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (7) $25.92 $25.53 $53,100 2.3 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 170 $20.17 $20.41 $42,440 1.2 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 290 $12.29 $12.45 $25,900 4.7 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 70 $9.78 $10.05 $20,910 4.3 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 690 $16.79 $16.70 $34,730 1.4 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (7) $13.17 $13.31 $27,690 4.0 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other (7) $17.63 $17.36 $36,120 7.9 %
 
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 4,610 $9.11 $9.97 $20,740 3.0 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 1,770 $8.15 $8.29 $17,240 1.6 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,570 $9.14 $9.65 $20,070 1.7 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 110 $19.52 $20.27 $42,160 5.1 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 330 $12.90 $12.78 $26,590 5.0 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 230 $10.34 $10.44 $21,710 3.5 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 110 $12.35 $12.57 $26,150 3.0 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides (7) $7.86 $8.06 $16,760 3.7 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 60 $6.99 $7.16 $14,890 7.7 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 220 $15.05 $15.04 $31,290 5.3 %
 
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 3,400 $14.76 $14.70 $30,570 3.7 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 60 $16.63 $18.71 $38,920 5.8 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 360 $14.26 $13.31 $27,670 4.4 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 280 $12.75 $13.00 $27,050 2.0 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 70 $21.38 $24.87 $51,730 2.0 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 670 $16.15 $16.60 $34,530 2.8 %
33-9032 Security Guards 1,250 $13.70 $12.01 $24,970 5.8 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 80 $6.79 $6.81 $14,150 4.9 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 120 $14.52 $15.64 $32,540 9.2 %
 
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 11,450 $6.83 $7.72 $16,070 1.8 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 120 $11.79 $12.35 $25,700 4.5 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 1,080 $11.81 $12.61 $26,230 2.5 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 580 $6.48 $6.59 $13,700 3.3 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 310 $7.99 $8.81 $18,330 6.6 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 580 $7.21 $7.70 $16,010 3.2 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (7) $7.43 $7.35 $15,280 3.0 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 610 $7.43 $7.52 $15,650 3.2 %
35-3011 Bartenders 280 $7.32 $8.23 $17,110 6.0 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 3,800 $6.65 $6.97 $14,490 2.6 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 290 $6.33 $6.34 $13,200 3.5 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,360 $6.48 $7.36 $15,320 4.3 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 120 $7.85 $7.98 $16,600 3.2 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 170 $6.39 $6.53 $13,580 2.8 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 460 $6.51 $6.61 $13,740 2.6 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 460 $6.32 $6.32 $13,140 2.6 %
 
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 4,000 $8.23 $8.91 $18,530 2.5 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 220 $12.32 $13.34 $27,750 8.1 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 100 $14.74 $15.40 $32,030 4.6 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,870 $8.12 $8.57 $17,820 3.1 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 900 $7.32 $7.50 $15,600 2.9 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 110 $10.48 $11.14 $23,170 9.3 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 790 $8.57 $8.88 $18,480 3.1 %
 
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 2,520 $7.91 $8.70 $18,100 3.1 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 100 $14.57 $15.20 $31,610 4.2 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (7) $6.75 $7.23 $15,050 4.3 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 200 $9.29 $10.38 $21,590 4.1 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 250 $7.79 $7.89 $16,400 3.0 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 1,140 $7.69 $7.77 $16,160 5.0 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 90 $9.24 $11.14 $23,170 15.3 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 150 $10.93 $11.71 $24,360 4.8 %
 
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 13,680 $8.91 $11.71 $24,350 2.2 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,620 $12.93 $14.66 $30,480 3.4 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 330 $23.17 $24.15 $50,220 4.3 %
41-2011 Cashiers 3,930 $7.05 $7.34 $15,260 1.8 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 450 $9.00 $10.12 $21,040 6.2 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 280 $10.09 $11.69 $24,320 4.8 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 5,030 $8.41 $9.94 $20,670 2.9 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 190 $26.22 $25.13 $52,270 7.1 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 190 $13.90 $16.92 $35,180 8.5 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 40 $20.67 $20.97 $43,630 16.4 %
41-3041 Travel Agents 30 $13.19 $13.15 $27,360 5.5 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 160 $16.94 $21.01 $43,710 6.8 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 180 $14.29 $17.05 $35,460 7.5 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 870 $19.01 $22.66 $47,130 6.1 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 110 $8.21 $8.70 $18,100 11.6 %
41-9021 Real Estate Brokers 100 $15.75 $20.60 $42,850 20.2 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 110 $16.03 $24.89 $51,770 22.2 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 30 $8.46 $8.90 $18,520 6.2 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 30 $12.67 $12.46 $25,920 6.0 %
 
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 19,820 $11.44 $12.63 $26,270 4.0 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,300 $16.82 $17.88 $37,200 4.0 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 230 $9.53 $9.79 $20,360 2.4 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 310 $11.73 $12.29 $25,560 3.6 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 290 $10.53 $11.32 $23,550 2.6 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,590 $12.33 $12.83 $26,690 2.0 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 150 $13.56 $13.77 $28,640 1.9 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 120 $16.58 $16.16 $33,610 2.7 %
43-3071 Tellers 310 $9.94 $9.89 $20,570 2.8 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 2,430 $10.24 $10.62 $22,090 3.8 %
43-4071 File Clerks 190 $9.57 $9.93 $20,660 2.6 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 230 $8.61 $8.69 $18,080 4.0 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 140 $11.31 $11.67 $24,270 2.0 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 70 $9.28 $10.09 $20,980 5.5 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 90 $11.96 $12.13 $25,230 4.2 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 100 $11.97 $12.60 $26,220 4.6 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 240 $12.57 $12.90 $26,830 4.7 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 700 $8.42 $8.68 $18,050 1.9 %
43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 120 $10.85 $11.00 $22,890 3.3 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 780 $19.49 $21.09 $43,860 2.7 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 30 $10.99 $11.74 $24,410 4.3 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 80 $12.33 $12.42 $25,820 1.5 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 130 $12.51 $14.11 $29,340 6.7 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 40 $11.69 $12.38 $25,750 4.3 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 90 $23.81 $23.33 $48,520 3.8 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 370 $20.99 $20.43 $42,490 2.7 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 380 $20.49 $19.60 $40,760 (7)
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 190 $17.83 $18.17 $37,800 2.5 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 580 $10.13 $11.10 $23,100 3.0 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,490 $9.05 $9.88 $20,540 3.1 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (7) $9.55 $10.84 $22,550 10.7 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 860 $14.66 $15.27 $31,770 2.4 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 80 $10.61 $11.49 $23,890 16.0 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 610 $10.12 $10.73 $22,310 6.7 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,260 $11.23 $11.83 $24,600 3.7 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 100 $13.53 $14.66 $30,480 6.1 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 310 $12.15 $12.48 $25,960 3.8 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 80 $18.03 $19.82 $41,230 10.7 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 50 $14.47 $14.06 $29,250 2.8 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,970 $10.13 $10.40 $21,630 2.9 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 30 $13.21 $14.06 $29,240 5.4 %
 
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 80 $8.32 $10.67 $22,200 5.8 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 30 $7.56 $7.55 $15,700 5.0 %
 
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 4,570 $13.41 $14.17 $29,480 3.1 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 540 $20.86 $20.93 $43,540 3.6 %
47-2031 Carpenters 410 $14.79 $14.62 $30,410 3.6 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 50 $13.81 $14.98 $31,160 3.6 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 530 $9.62 $10.34 $21,500 3.7 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 70 $12.99 $13.13 $27,310 3.2 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 290 $13.51 $14.29 $29,730 1.8 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 40 $14.39 $13.61 $28,300 6.9 %
47-2111 Electricians 570 $15.86 $16.04 $33,370 3.6 %
47-2121 Glaziers (7) $15.06 $14.65 $30,470 3.9 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 160 $10.00 $10.55 $21,940 2.3 %
47-2151 Pipelayers 40 $11.24 $11.90 $24,760 6.0 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 330 $16.82 $17.32 $36,030 7.9 %
47-2181 Roofers 30 $12.10 $11.99 $24,940 6.8 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 230 $10.58 $11.53 $23,970 8.8 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 340 (7) (7) (7) (7)
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 120 $9.97 $9.85 $20,490 5.0 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (7) $10.21 $10.56 $21,960 4.1 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 80 $21.77 $22.63 $47,080 2.4 %
 
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 6,110 $17.00 $17.48 $36,360 2.2 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 640 $23.60 $23.74 $49,390 2.2 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 230 $21.81 $20.04 $41,670 5.1 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 200 $23.74 $23.03 $47,910 2.7 %
49-2091 Avionics Technicians 110 $19.58 $19.80 $41,180 2.6 %
49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (7) $13.54 $14.71 $30,590 7.9 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 160 $21.48 $21.58 $44,880 4.3 %
49-2096 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles (7) $12.99 $13.59 $28,260 4.0 %
49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 110 $19.71 $19.94 $41,470 2.2 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 110 $17.48 $18.58 $38,650 7.1 %
49-3022 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 50 $14.63 $14.66 $30,480 12.5 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 670 $15.74 $17.49 $36,380 4.8 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 160 $16.79 $18.16 $37,770 6.0 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 120 $8.76 $9.38 $19,510 8.9 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (7) $13.94 $13.85 $28,800 6.3 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 240 $19.83 $18.33 $38,120 7.5 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,670 $16.32 $16.68 $34,700 3.8 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 180 $16.22 $16.24 $33,790 7.1 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 80 $12.66 $13.45 $27,970 2.4 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 220 $8.81 $9.37 $19,490 3.1 %
 
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 9,620 $11.86 $14.09 $29,300 8.6 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 630 $19.75 $20.10 $41,800 3.9 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 1,930 $10.52 $10.84 $22,540 6.3 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 30 $6.94 $7.79 $16,200 8.3 %
51-3011 Bakers 90 $8.70 $9.23 $19,190 4.4 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters (7) $10.51 $10.95 $22,770 9.6 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 40 $9.97 $10.01 $20,830 2.5 %
51-4041 Machinists 80 $21.14 $19.91 $41,410 3.8 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 260 $7.02 $7.30 $15,190 3.0 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 140 $7.27 $7.15 $14,860 4.1 %
51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 60 $10.48 $10.48 $21,800 4.5 %
51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $8.52 $9.09 $18,900 2.6 %
51-6099 Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 80 $7.42 $8.25 $17,160 1.8 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 40 $11.58 $11.51 $23,950 2.3 %
51-7021 Furniture Finishers (7) $10.20 $10.26 $21,340 7.1 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 80 $17.97 $17.07 $35,500 3.5 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 590 $13.00 $15.27 $31,770 4.8 %
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 30 $16.07 $16.94 $35,240 7.6 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 410 $13.64 $13.07 $27,170 4.3 %
51-9131 Photographic Process Workers 40 $10.95 $12.01 $24,990 9.7 %
51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 110 $7.70 $7.76 $16,150 2.7 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 560 $8.01 $11.37 $23,650 14.2 %
 
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 8,620 $10.74 $12.24 $25,470 2.8 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 210 $15.01 $16.36 $34,040 3.2 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 280 $18.79 $21.31 $44,320 4.3 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 340 $9.49 $9.32 $19,380 2.7 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 740 $7.65 $9.21 $19,150 7.9 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,120 $15.58 $15.66 $32,570 2.9 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 860 $11.30 $12.80 $26,630 5.6 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 100 $8.96 $8.89 $18,500 2.2 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 120 $7.26 $7.35 $15,280 6.4 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators (7) $12.52 $13.08 $27,200 2.9 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 760 $12.48 $13.99 $29,090 7.4 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 260 $7.92 $8.38 $17,430 5.3 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,830 $10.04 $10.29 $21,400 2.3 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 920 $8.28 $8.20 $17,050 3.5 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 60 $9.59 $9.56 $19,890 7.1 %

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