May 2005 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Columbus, GA-AL


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 Columbus, GA-AL, a metropolitan statistical area that includes parts of Georgia and Alabama. 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 Columbus, GA-AL (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 116,860 $11.52 $14.49 $30,140 1.4 %
 
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 5,240 $32.01 $36.68 $76,300 1.8 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 330 (5) $69.30 $144,150 3.9 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,880 $30.90 $35.71 $74,280 2.3 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 30 $30.40 $36.75 $76,430 9.5 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 100 $34.87 $38.64 $80,370 4.6 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 260 $35.06 $41.27 $85,850 7.3 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers (7) $36.28 $34.19 $71,120 4.2 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 280 $28.21 $30.65 $63,750 4.5 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 270 $32.43 $36.23 $75,360 4.3 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 50 $28.33 $29.71 $61,790 4.8 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 50 $25.64 $29.17 $60,680 4.4 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 110 $35.85 $39.14 $81,410 5.5 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 60 $29.58 $31.48 $65,470 5.1 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 40 $29.43 $31.56 $65,640 5.9 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 120 $27.27 $30.71 $63,890 6.9 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 50 $14.35 $15.33 $31,890 6.6 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School (7) (4) (4) $61,690 2.4 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 40 $30.31 $32.59 $67,790 5.1 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 70 $38.53 $39.74 $82,660 3.5 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 150 $22.86 $22.34 $46,460 3.5 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors (7) $23.10 $24.26 $50,470 5.6 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 250 $31.81 $34.81 $72,410 3.5 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 40 $20.56 $23.02 $47,880 7.8 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 40 $21.26 $22.72 $47,260 1.6 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 260 $32.94 $33.65 $69,980 2.2 %
 
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 3,260 $21.09 $22.00 $45,760 1.7 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 70 $21.69 $22.00 $45,760 6.4 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 190 $20.46 $20.98 $43,640 2.7 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 160 $18.05 $19.33 $40,210 3.4 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 120 $22.04 $23.57 $49,030 5.6 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 130 $16.07 $17.25 $35,880 3.1 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 600 $20.43 $20.56 $42,770 2.5 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 50 $21.22 $20.63 $42,910 9.3 %
13-1081 Logisticians (7) $30.10 $27.53 $57,260 5.2 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 290 $23.37 $24.12 $50,170 2.2 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 40 $21.30 $24.36 $50,670 27.0 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 410 $24.73 $25.09 $52,190 3.7 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 420 $21.51 $22.38 $46,540 3.3 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 60 $24.53 $27.44 $57,070 6.3 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 80 $22.29 $22.90 $47,640 1.6 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 60 $26.81 $28.93 $60,180 6.8 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors (7) $14.25 $14.38 $29,920 2.4 %
13-2072 Loan Officers (7) $16.60 $19.07 $39,670 10.0 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 50 $20.77 $23.55 $48,980 8.0 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 80 $17.21 $18.25 $37,970 5.7 %
 
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 (7) (7) (7) (7) (7)
15-1021 Computer Programmers 90 $27.54 $26.69 $55,510 4.7 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 170 $24.22 $25.17 $52,360 2.2 %
 
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 650 $24.47 $25.79 $53,650 3.5 %
17-2041 Chemical Engineers (7) $40.32 $39.95 $83,100 3.1 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 40 $22.99 $27.45 $57,100 9.8 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 110 $27.37 $30.13 $62,670 6.1 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 80 $32.36 $31.65 $65,830 3.1 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 70 $24.02 $23.29 $48,440 3.8 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 60 $10.66 $11.35 $23,610 5.7 %
 
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 370 $20.59 $22.51 $46,820 4.6 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 80 $20.53 $23.17 $48,200 6.3 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians (7) $12.11 $12.71 $26,450 3.7 %
 
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 1,380 $14.91 $15.65 $32,550 2.6 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors (7) $24.65 $24.21 $50,360 3.1 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 30 $17.81 $16.55 $34,430 3.6 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers (7) $14.62 $14.32 $29,790 5.3 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 150 $18.89 $18.20 $37,860 2.6 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 40 $16.43 $17.29 $35,950 4.3 %
21-1091 Health Educators 50 $19.83 $20.02 $41,630 2.9 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 190 $14.10 $14.12 $29,380 2.4 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 300 $9.76 $10.45 $21,730 3.8 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 140 $14.67 $14.39 $29,930 3.4 %
 
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 540 $18.48 $26.69 $55,520 10.2 %
23-1011 Lawyers 180 $33.81 $40.94 $85,160 18.2 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 210 $14.91 $16.33 $33,960 9.4 %
23-2092 Law Clerks 60 $15.69 $15.34 $31,900 3.5 %
 
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 7,530 $17.06 $17.03 $35,420 4.0 %
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $37,350 1.6 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 370 $9.83 $11.38 $23,670 8.0 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 190 (4) (4) $44,970 2.6 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,220 (4) (4) $43,120 1.6 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 910 (4) (4) $46,110 2.2 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 710 (4) (4) $47,900 1.7 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 120 (4) (4) $41,040 3.6 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 60 (4) (4) $42,340 3.7 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 70 $8.06 $8.46 $17,590 6.5 %
25-4021 Librarians 120 $24.99 $25.16 $52,330 1.8 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 130 $20.73 $22.59 $46,990 3.6 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,500 (4) (4) $14,490 2.4 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other (7) $18.83 $22.75 $47,330 5.7 %
 
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 910 $14.28 $15.54 $32,310 3.6 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 60 $9.69 $9.70 $20,170 7.2 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 110 $16.28 $17.25 $35,870 3.9 %
27-1025 Interior Designers (7) $16.28 $17.91 $37,250 12.6 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 30 $13.57 $15.31 $31,850 4.8 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 100 (4) (4) $30,260 5.8 %
27-3041 Editors 50 $14.43 $14.57 $30,310 4.3 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 50 $22.50 $21.99 $45,740 5.3 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 30 $22.89 $22.19 $46,150 7.9 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 30 $20.15 $22.56 $46,930 1.8 %
27-4021 Photographers 60 $10.21 $10.98 $22,850 6.8 %
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 50 $6.60 $7.61 $15,820 8.1 %
 
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 5,940 $21.45 $26.15 $54,390 5.8 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 80 (5) $86.25 $179,390 7.5 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 40 $20.32 $20.66 $42,980 2.0 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 220 $42.19 $40.66 $84,580 2.2 %
29-1061 Anesthesiologists (7) (5) $91.31 $189,930 9.8 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 50 (5) $76.98 $160,110 9.3 %
29-1063 Internists, General (7) (5) $83.04 $172,720 10.7 %
29-1065 Pediatricians, General (7) (5) $85.93 $178,730 10.2 %
29-1067 Surgeons (7) (5) $89.42 $186,000 10.3 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 40 $67.30 $73.23 $152,310 9.3 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 90 $38.87 $38.57 $80,230 5.2 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,440 $23.81 $23.83 $49,560 4.1 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 40 $26.54 $27.32 $56,830 1.6 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 30 $14.89 $14.24 $29,620 2.0 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 100 $20.80 $21.08 $43,850 1.6 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 40 $24.09 $24.15 $50,230 4.9 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 30 $28.90 $25.74 $53,540 17.2 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 130 $22.17 $22.06 $45,880 1.7 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 90 $12.38 $13.41 $27,880 4.0 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 200 $25.13 $25.03 $52,070 6.9 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 50 $13.01 $14.61 $30,390 1.5 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 200 $19.88 $19.97 $41,530 1.8 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 120 $11.21 $11.34 $23,590 1.5 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 270 $10.81 $10.75 $22,370 1.8 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 90 $12.47 $12.44 $25,880 1.6 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 30 $9.19 $9.72 $20,220 12.2 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 750 $13.94 $14.33 $29,810 1.7 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 160 $10.87 $11.77 $24,480 2.8 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (7) $12.88 $13.45 $27,970 6.3 %
29-9012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (7) $8.11 $12.28 $25,540 11.7 %
 
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 3,370 $8.81 $9.45 $19,660 4.2 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 140 $7.99 $8.17 $16,990 2.2 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,690 $7.87 $8.14 $16,930 1.4 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 60 $7.80 $8.12 $16,890 2.4 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 270 $13.01 $13.29 $27,640 3.1 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 440 $10.75 $11.12 $23,130 2.2 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 110 $9.40 $9.91 $20,610 1.7 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 80 $12.84 $13.15 $27,360 2.1 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 40 $9.20 $9.03 $18,780 3.1 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 90 $8.04 $8.05 $16,750 4.4 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 220 $10.65 $11.51 $23,940 7.6 %
 
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 3,060 $12.85 $13.88 $28,870 3.6 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 30 $16.84 $16.81 $34,960 2.7 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 330 $12.32 $12.44 $25,870 3.6 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 120 $18.91 $20.82 $43,310 5.7 %
33-9032 Security Guards 980 $11.56 $11.50 $23,910 7.1 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 40 $16.25 $19.61 $40,790 6.3 %
 
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 12,300 $6.63 $7.38 $15,360 1.9 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 750 $11.40 $11.94 $24,840 2.5 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 600 $6.31 $6.27 $13,030 2.3 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 770 $8.47 $8.59 $17,860 3.4 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 990 $8.73 $9.04 $18,790 3.0 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 240 $7.59 $7.56 $15,720 4.2 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 720 $6.75 $7.14 $14,850 3.8 %
35-3011 Bartenders 240 $6.63 $6.88 $14,320 3.1 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 3,630 $6.28 $6.44 $13,400 2.0 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 300 $6.50 $6.72 $13,980 3.9 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,060 $6.17 $6.17 $12,830 1.8 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 550 $6.88 $6.93 $14,420 1.9 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 460 $6.34 $6.39 $13,300 2.8 %
 
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 4,360 $7.58 $8.32 $17,300 2.2 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 190 $10.71 $11.80 $24,540 2.8 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 170 $13.71 $14.93 $31,050 3.8 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,890 $7.30 $7.79 $16,200 3.2 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,210 $6.49 $6.67 $13,870 1.7 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 110 $12.09 $11.80 $24,550 6.8 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 750 $8.47 $9.25 $19,250 3.1 %
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (7) $12.23 $13.05 $27,140 9.5 %
 
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 3,110 $7.46 $8.82 $18,350 3.4 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 80 $7.76 $8.12 $16,900 6.4 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 130 $6.51 $6.62 $13,760 3.2 %
39-4021 Funeral Attendants 50 $8.11 $8.24 $17,150 10.3 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 370 $6.52 $7.87 $16,370 10.8 %
39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops 90 $7.29 $7.22 $15,010 3.4 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 920 $6.59 $6.80 $14,150 3.0 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides (7) $9.54 $9.88 $20,550 4.7 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 100 $12.91 $13.92 $28,950 15.3 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 240 $8.46 $9.54 $19,840 4.3 %
39-9041 Residential Advisors 120 $7.77 $7.77 $16,150 4.2 %
39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other (7) $6.52 $7.26 $15,100 4.1 %
 
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 12,200 $8.56 $11.92 $24,800 3.1 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,140 $13.36 $15.47 $32,180 4.9 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 250 $22.80 $24.74 $51,450 6.9 %
41-2011 Cashiers 3,660 $6.81 $7.09 $14,750 1.6 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 600 $6.88 $8.36 $17,390 6.8 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 250 $10.19 $12.67 $26,350 13.1 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,900 $8.01 $9.77 $20,310 4.9 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 110 $17.23 $21.09 $43,870 12.7 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 390 $16.11 $22.87 $47,570 18.9 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 110 $18.63 $20.28 $42,190 6.4 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 70 $21.63 $26.84 $55,820 9.0 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 60 $22.39 $23.64 $49,170 8.0 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,290 $19.08 $20.90 $43,470 4.2 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 30 $9.88 $11.01 $22,890 8.4 %
41-9021 Real Estate Brokers 30 $21.13 $29.73 $61,850 29.5 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 170 $13.42 $14.47 $30,100 10.0 %
41-9041 Telemarketers (7) $9.26 $10.01 $20,830 12.7 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 70 $16.57 $16.16 $33,620 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 22,180 $11.47 $12.34 $25,660 1.4 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,460 $17.03 $18.47 $38,420 2.3 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 240 $9.30 $9.80 $20,390 4.0 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 580 $12.05 $12.35 $25,680 2.6 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 400 $11.42 $11.92 $24,780 2.4 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,120 $12.19 $12.59 $26,180 2.2 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 200 $14.18 $14.33 $29,810 3.1 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 190 $13.51 $14.24 $29,610 2.7 %
43-3071 Tellers 480 $9.80 $9.77 $20,310 2.3 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 110 $10.77 $11.15 $23,180 2.6 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 2,890 $11.88 $12.33 $25,650 2.6 %
43-4071 File Clerks 190 $9.40 $9.61 $19,980 3.2 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 220 $6.63 $6.97 $14,500 4.5 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 110 $10.60 $10.83 $22,520 2.3 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 30 $8.07 $9.34 $19,420 10.5 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 220 $11.51 $11.47 $23,850 6.6 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (7) $12.14 $12.20 $25,370 4.0 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 310 $14.36 $14.38 $29,900 1.8 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,020 $9.20 $9.41 $19,580 2.8 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 520 $17.59 $19.12 $39,770 3.2 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 80 $9.09 $9.44 $19,640 4.8 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 140 $11.76 $12.28 $25,540 3.1 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 30 $12.74 $15.02 $31,250 3.6 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 30 $23.34 $22.78 $47,370 2.6 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 270 $21.78 $20.96 $43,590 2.4 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 130 $20.11 $19.41 $40,380 2.8 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 170 $14.73 $15.64 $32,530 2.8 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 380 $12.24 $11.96 $24,880 2.5 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,360 $8.30 $8.92 $18,560 2.2 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (7) $7.39 $7.95 $16,540 8.7 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 670 $15.18 $15.50 $32,230 1.8 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 50 $12.00 $11.44 $23,790 9.5 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 180 $10.34 $10.96 $22,790 2.9 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,610 $11.80 $11.96 $24,880 2.1 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 210 $10.30 $10.55 $21,940 1.9 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,460 $9.19 $9.77 $20,320 3.0 %
43-9111 Statistical Assistants 100 $10.02 $10.69 $22,230 5.8 %
 
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 (7) $10.92 $11.77 $24,480 10.5 %
45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators 40 $14.62 $13.67 $28,420 10.1 %
 
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 5,020 $12.25 $12.99 $27,030 1.7 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 490 $19.80 $20.07 $41,750 2.6 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 80 $15.00 $13.95 $29,020 7.8 %
47-2031 Carpenters 480 $13.58 $13.78 $28,670 2.4 %
47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters 50 $12.62 $13.10 $27,250 3.6 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 210 $11.09 $11.21 $23,310 1.5 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 780 $9.32 $9.42 $19,600 2.0 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 160 $10.04 $10.24 $21,300 3.0 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 290 $12.13 $12.12 $25,200 5.1 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 110 $12.42 $12.28 $25,550 2.5 %
47-2111 Electricians 450 $15.55 $15.30 $31,810 3.9 %
47-2121 Glaziers (7) $13.97 $14.53 $30,220 6.9 %
47-2131 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall (7) $10.30 $10.45 $21,740 7.5 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 350 $11.62 $11.51 $23,950 5.2 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 280 $18.58 $17.55 $36,500 4.5 %
47-2181 Roofers 40 $12.31 $13.39 $27,850 13.8 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 70 $14.70 $14.21 $29,560 2.9 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 30 $8.90 $8.32 $17,310 5.1 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 90 $9.18 $9.16 $19,050 2.6 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 210 $11.99 $11.81 $24,570 6.9 %
47-3014 Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons (7) $10.21 $11.00 $22,880 5.6 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (7) $10.48 $10.65 $22,150 3.8 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 40 $15.21 $15.35 $31,920 5.3 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 60 $9.85 $10.21 $21,230 4.4 %
 
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 5,270 $14.79 $15.39 $32,010 1.8 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 480 $20.26 $21.41 $44,530 3.1 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 60 $13.78 $14.20 $29,530 5.0 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 130 $19.36 $19.08 $39,690 1.9 %
49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 30 $12.39 $12.15 $25,280 4.0 %
49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 40 $16.51 $16.12 $33,530 5.5 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 180 $17.40 $16.79 $34,930 6.9 %
49-3022 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers (7) $13.07 $14.03 $29,190 2.9 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 560 $14.99 $15.21 $31,630 5.0 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 180 $13.65 $13.73 $28,550 3.6 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 70 $17.88 $17.31 $36,000 2.0 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 70 $10.16 $10.93 $22,730 4.5 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 220 $16.09 $16.00 $33,290 2.9 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 200 $15.82 $16.32 $33,940 3.9 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 2,050 $13.09 $13.32 $27,710 2.3 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 40 $15.67 $16.25 $33,800 5.2 %
49-9044 Millwrights 30 $18.16 $18.87 $39,260 3.5 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 150 $24.27 $23.56 $49,000 2.5 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (7) $15.28 $15.68 $32,620 2.8 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 40 $12.95 $13.35 $27,770 4.6 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 170 $10.14 $10.53 $21,900 3.8 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 40 $12.21 $13.10 $27,250 1.8 %
 
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 10,780 $11.73 $12.93 $26,900 3.6 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 740 $19.96 $21.46 $44,630 3.9 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 990 $10.07 $10.63 $22,120 5.2 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 90 $7.64 $8.43 $17,530 8.0 %
51-3011 Bakers 70 $9.17 $10.11 $21,030 9.2 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 40 $10.51 $12.12 $25,210 19.9 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 120 $11.90 $11.78 $24,490 3.5 %
51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $12.88 $12.99 $27,020 3.4 %
51-4041 Machinists 80 $15.18 $14.44 $30,040 5.7 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $15.29 $15.15 $31,500 3.5 %
51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 60 $17.96 $16.67 $34,670 8.7 %
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 30 $18.73 $18.73 $38,950 2.2 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 190 $12.99 $13.50 $28,080 4.8 %
51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $12.62 $12.59 $26,190 3.5 %
51-5011 Bindery Workers 80 $10.70 $11.56 $24,050 7.6 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 60 $19.72 $19.55 $40,660 2.6 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 210 $15.14 $15.63 $32,500 8.3 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 280 $8.21 $9.26 $19,250 5.4 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 80 $6.39 $6.56 $13,650 2.8 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 150 $10.46 $10.48 $21,790 5.3 %
51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 130 $6.37 $6.52 $13,570 3.4 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 200 $10.54 $10.77 $22,400 5.8 %
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 90 $9.65 $9.55 $19,860 8.2 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $14.20 $13.75 $28,610 3.0 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 130 $12.86 $12.67 $26,350 4.8 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 $12.22 $12.46 $25,910 2.8 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 500 $13.49 $14.57 $30,300 2.8 %
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 50 $10.07 $11.94 $24,830 10.4 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (7) $12.76 $13.03 $27,100 6.3 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 $12.41 $12.85 $26,740 9.3 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 60 $15.85 $15.90 $33,080 7.3 %
51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 80 $8.09 $8.32 $17,310 3.5 %
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 80 $14.04 $15.82 $32,890 29.3 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 1,210 $9.69 $9.25 $19,240 3.4 %
 
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 6,460 $10.05 $10.85 $22,570 2.7 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 130 $16.58 $17.36 $36,120 3.0 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 140 $20.69 $20.38 $42,400 3.8 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 410 $10.63 $12.17 $25,300 8.6 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 800 $12.92 $13.98 $29,090 2.7 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 670 $9.51 $9.81 $20,400 3.8 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants (7) $8.62 $8.65 $18,000 6.3 %
53-6051 Transportation Inspectors (7) $16.89 $20.03 $41,670 20.2 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 40 $15.87 $15.59 $32,420 3.2 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 810 $11.97 $12.17 $25,320 3.2 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 240 $7.66 $7.84 $16,310 3.8 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,830 $7.99 $8.48 $17,640 4.9 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 170 $10.61 $11.45 $23,810 4.4 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 610 $8.22 $8.38 $17,440 3.3 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 150 $10.83 $10.00 $20,810 9.6 %

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