May 2005 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Dover, DE


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 Dover, DE, a metropolitan statistical area in Delaware. 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 Dover, DE (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 57,880 $13.21 $16.26 $33,820 2.6 %
 
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 2,230 $31.21 $35.27 $73,350 1.9 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 100 $43.78 $49.11 $102,150 7.4 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 650 $31.27 $37.28 $77,550 4.6 %
11-1031 Legislators 120 (4) (4) $55,670 2.3 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 30 $29.84 $35.08 $72,960 13.9 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 100 $36.27 $40.73 $84,710 10.1 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 80 $22.32 $23.07 $47,990 4.5 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 80 $35.11 $34.88 $72,550 4.0 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 140 $30.44 $32.52 $67,630 4.7 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 50 $31.85 $35.64 $74,140 6.6 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 30 $33.12 $35.08 $72,970 6.3 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 30 $27.55 $28.92 $60,150 3.3 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 40 $32.58 $40.27 $83,760 12.4 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 150 (4) (4) $83,800 2.2 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 80 $32.55 $36.72 $76,370 3.9 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 40 $43.65 $42.63 $88,670 2.8 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 80 $21.19 $23.57 $49,020 4.8 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers (7) $19.81 $22.07 $45,920 15.2 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers (7) $29.79 $31.40 $65,300 5.5 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 30 $41.32 $40.80 $84,870 4.2 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 70 $24.38 $24.68 $51,330 2.7 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 70 $40.42 $52.95 $110,130 13.2 %
 
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 2,320 $20.92 $22.52 $46,850 3.0 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 60 $25.81 $28.13 $58,510 12.3 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 70 $20.46 $21.06 $43,800 2.7 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 40 $22.68 $21.71 $45,160 2.3 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 100 $20.28 $20.91 $43,480 1.9 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 130 $25.36 $26.82 $55,790 4.9 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 80 $18.80 $18.57 $38,630 2.5 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 130 $21.72 $22.78 $47,380 1.8 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 180 $20.20 $21.20 $44,090 4.2 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 80 $8.51 $14.79 $30,760 14.6 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 130 $24.87 $27.28 $56,730 5.6 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 190 $21.72 $25.00 $52,000 4.6 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 430 $22.36 $23.78 $49,470 2.9 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 40 $20.65 $21.46 $44,630 2.8 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 30 $24.40 $26.06 $54,210 4.1 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts (7) $12.79 $15.19 $31,580 14.4 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 120 $24.97 $25.18 $52,370 4.0 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 30 $21.75 $23.83 $49,560 2.2 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other (7) $19.47 $19.94 $41,470 4.6 %
 
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 740 $25.25 $26.79 $55,720 2.6 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 80 $26.09 $26.55 $55,230 5.6 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 50 $35.31 $37.92 $78,870 6.7 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 40 $33.85 $32.93 $68,490 9.5 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 190 $21.66 $22.18 $46,140 5.0 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 80 $32.25 $30.98 $64,450 5.4 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 100 $21.39 $25.46 $52,950 3.1 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 120 $29.14 $27.97 $58,170 6.1 %
 
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 1,000 $25.74 $27.93 $58,100 5.6 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 30 $33.95 $35.59 $74,030 10.7 %
17-1022 Surveyors 200 $18.06 $18.04 $37,510 2.0 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 170 $28.88 $30.07 $62,540 2.1 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers (7) $45.61 $41.02 $85,320 4.3 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 40 $27.57 $32.35 $67,280 13.5 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 70 $15.65 $16.63 $34,590 7.2 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 40 $17.77 $18.82 $39,140 6.4 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 50 $30.80 $29.69 $61,760 2.7 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 30 $20.54 $21.60 $44,940 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 520 $22.12 $22.40 $46,600 2.8 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 100 $21.61 $22.45 $46,700 2.2 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 50 $21.30 $23.40 $48,670 5.5 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 30 $29.06 $27.11 $56,390 5.6 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 70 $25.87 $25.68 $53,420 2.2 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 30 $10.60 $12.21 $25,400 6.7 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 30 $16.83 $17.43 $36,260 1.9 %
 
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 1,040 $17.20 $18.06 $37,570 3.3 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 170 $24.31 $23.77 $49,440 4.0 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 250 $18.35 $18.22 $37,890 3.2 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 30 $21.18 $20.78 $43,220 4.1 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 40 (7) (7) (7) (7)
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 110 $12.51 $12.48 $25,960 6.0 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 120 $13.13 $13.05 $27,150 2.3 %
 
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 420 $20.46 $27.72 $57,650 9.4 %
23-1011 Lawyers 110 $39.56 $45.88 $95,440 11.2 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 100 $17.36 $17.63 $36,680 4.8 %
23-2092 Law Clerks 70 $18.04 $18.73 $38,960 2.2 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (7) $12.87 $14.29 $29,720 10.7 %
 
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 4,300 $19.18 $19.98 $41,570 2.7 %
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $65,270 15.8 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 340 $23.47 $23.19 $48,230 1.6 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 100 $9.81 $10.07 $20,950 4.6 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 100 (4) (4) $43,160 3.5 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,170 (4) (4) $42,040 2.2 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 250 (4) (4) $45,780 5.1 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 340 (4) (4) $47,610 1.6 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 100 (4) (4) $51,070 2.4 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 110 (4) (4) $43,050 3.6 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 100 (4) (4) $50,710 5.3 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers (7) $29.09 $24.60 $51,160 10.6 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 90 (4) (4) $41,750 14.8 %
25-4012 Curators 30 $23.45 $23.43 $48,720 2.1 %
25-4021 Librarians 100 $20.73 $21.65 $45,030 5.9 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 30 $15.19 $17.07 $35,510 1.7 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators (7) $29.29 $29.54 $61,450 5.9 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 900 (4) (4) $26,710 11.3 %
 
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 450 $14.18 $16.61 $34,550 5.6 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 40 $7.12 $8.19 $17,030 13.6 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 60 $14.89 $16.22 $33,730 5.9 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers (7) $9.76 $10.21 $21,230 8.9 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 90 (4) (4) $29,000 22.9 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 30 $14.32 $16.40 $34,110 12.2 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 50 $23.67 $24.31 $50,570 4.5 %
27-4021 Photographers 40 (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 2,180 $24.57 $29.93 $62,250 6.5 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 40 (5) $84.93 $176,650 8.5 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists (7) $19.70 $19.80 $41,180 5.5 %
29-1041 Optometrists 30 $37.09 $47.21 $98,190 18.3 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 70 $47.92 $45.99 $95,660 3.6 %
29-1067 Surgeons (7) $65.56 $69.11 $143,750 12.0 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants (7) $39.03 $38.26 $79,570 3.7 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 580 $26.02 $26.19 $54,480 1.8 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 40 $28.95 $29.05 $60,420 5.5 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists (7) $22.09 $22.18 $46,130 3.5 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 30 $50.53 $55.94 $116,360 8.1 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists (7) $25.50 $25.55 $53,150 4.3 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (7) $23.57 $23.95 $49,820 4.1 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 80 $17.03 $16.03 $33,350 10.9 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 110 $9.51 $9.61 $19,990 3.7 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 50 $11.19 $12.08 $25,120 9.5 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 200 $17.78 $19.07 $39,670 3.5 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (7) $11.50 $11.96 $24,880 3.9 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 150 $9.13 $9.53 $19,820 4.2 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 50 $29.01 $29.02 $60,370 2.4 %
 
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 1,180 $12.04 $12.57 $26,140 3.8 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides (7) $7.78 $7.89 $16,410 5.5 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 650 $11.77 $11.64 $24,210 2.4 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 70 $14.87 $14.56 $30,290 4.0 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 120 $12.09 $12.24 $25,460 3.2 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists (7) $13.74 $13.54 $28,170 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 2,030 $14.52 $16.37 $34,040 5.2 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 40 $45.55 $43.89 $91,290 2.5 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 70 $22.85 $23.52 $48,920 1.9 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 290 $23.42 $24.71 $51,390 2.7 %
33-9031 Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators (7) $11.76 $12.79 $26,610 1.9 %
33-9032 Security Guards 550 $10.31 $11.31 $23,520 2.7 %
 
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 5,770 $8.21 $9.04 $18,800 1.7 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 90 $16.41 $17.07 $35,500 2.7 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 390 $13.40 $14.14 $29,400 3.1 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 410 $8.92 $8.99 $18,700 5.3 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 90 $10.06 $10.43 $21,700 2.1 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 320 $10.21 $10.52 $21,880 2.2 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 240 $9.08 $9.48 $19,730 3.3 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 760 $7.78 $7.81 $16,250 2.4 %
35-3011 Bartenders 260 $7.47 $8.54 $17,770 1.9 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 680 $7.71 $7.96 $16,560 5.1 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 390 $7.63 $8.44 $17,550 4.9 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,170 $6.96 $8.03 $16,710 4.3 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (7) $10.01 $10.71 $22,270 4.5 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 390 $8.60 $9.46 $19,680 8.2 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 270 $7.74 $7.96 $16,560 2.9 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 220 $7.46 $7.95 $16,530 2.5 %
 
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 1,890 $9.41 $10.41 $21,660 3.0 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 180 $13.03 $14.16 $29,460 3.8 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,030 $9.32 $9.68 $20,140 3.8 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 400 $7.81 $8.23 $17,120 3.3 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 200 $10.46 $12.05 $25,070 8.4 %
 
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 1,270 $9.65 $10.73 $22,320 2.6 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 30 $14.44 $17.68 $36,770 6.0 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 40 $7.74 $7.99 $16,610 4.6 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 140 $9.58 $9.48 $19,720 5.2 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 230 $12.53 $13.12 $27,290 5.3 %
39-5093 Shampooers 50 $6.75 $7.04 $14,650 4.9 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 300 $8.06 $8.32 $17,300 6.2 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 90 $8.78 $8.76 $18,210 4.5 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 140 $9.26 $10.45 $21,740 3.4 %
 
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 7,220 $9.68 $13.26 $27,580 3.8 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 460 $15.29 $17.56 $36,530 4.6 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 70 $24.72 $26.70 $55,530 10.9 %
41-2011 Cashiers 1,980 $7.80 $8.24 $17,140 2.2 %
41-2012 Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers 400 $10.46 $11.24 $23,380 1.8 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 140 $7.49 $8.69 $18,080 8.9 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 130 $12.16 $12.92 $26,870 7.2 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,050 $9.29 $12.36 $25,710 6.5 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 40 $18.76 $20.26 $42,130 1.6 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 200 $14.78 $21.44 $44,590 17.0 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 90 $26.49 $35.31 $73,450 12.1 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 70 $36.16 $31.07 $64,620 13.5 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 310 $19.94 $24.33 $50,600 7.8 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents (7) $11.53 $15.98 $33,250 10.0 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 30 $13.16 $18.68 $38,850 18.7 %
 
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 10,180 $12.35 $13.31 $27,690 2.1 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 570 $17.77 $19.92 $41,440 2.8 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 70 $9.67 $9.92 $20,630 3.2 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 350 $12.25 $13.09 $27,230 6.1 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 330 $11.94 $12.39 $25,780 3.5 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 850 $13.27 $13.50 $28,090 2.8 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 70 $11.69 $12.30 $25,590 5.8 %
43-3071 Tellers 290 $9.31 $9.24 $19,210 2.5 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 100 $14.69 $14.76 $30,700 2.0 %
43-4071 File Clerks 130 $10.08 $10.25 $21,330 2.5 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 140 $8.50 $8.55 $17,770 5.4 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks (7) $14.42 $13.48 $28,040 3.5 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 80 $10.67 $11.45 $23,820 6.4 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 100 $15.21 $15.18 $31,580 2.1 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 490 $10.00 $10.55 $21,930 2.9 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 130 $16.28 $17.06 $35,480 6.3 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (7) $9.57 $9.62 $20,020 6.7 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 50 $16.10 $16.12 $33,530 3.9 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 80 $13.00 $14.26 $29,670 7.0 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities (7) $14.10 $15.41 $32,050 6.0 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 30 $21.68 $21.60 $44,920 (7)
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 160 $20.91 $20.30 $42,220 (7)
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 40 $17.56 $18.09 $37,620 (7)
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 90 $17.52 $17.66 $36,720 5.0 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 310 $13.71 $14.35 $29,860 3.9 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 690 $9.26 $9.94 $20,680 2.7 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 30 $14.27 $14.26 $29,660 2.9 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 850 $15.64 $17.02 $35,390 2.1 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 120 $12.98 $14.25 $29,640 10.2 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 120 $12.96 $13.31 $27,680 6.5 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 550 $14.76 $14.61 $30,380 2.6 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 130 $12.92 $13.66 $28,410 4.3 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,740 $11.27 $11.61 $24,150 2.1 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer (7) $12.01 $12.58 $26,160 3.1 %
 
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 110 $15.38 $15.54 $32,330 3.3 %
 
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 2,790 $15.76 $17.26 $35,900 6.2 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 160 $25.20 $26.78 $55,690 4.5 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 60 $17.42 $16.60 $34,530 7.1 %
47-2031 Carpenters 580 $20.36 $21.07 $43,830 17.5 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 60 $17.90 $17.79 $37,010 4.9 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 410 $12.53 $13.03 $27,100 2.3 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (7) $15.86 $15.95 $33,180 7.2 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 170 $15.78 $15.74 $32,730 2.2 %
47-2111 Electricians 390 $17.66 $18.09 $37,620 2.6 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 40 $14.09 $14.29 $29,720 3.6 %
47-2151 Pipelayers 30 $16.01 $16.32 $33,950 2.0 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 100 $16.08 $17.46 $36,320 10.8 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 90 $16.86 $18.58 $38,650 6.4 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers (7) $18.82 $18.34 $38,140 11.5 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters (7) $10.11 $10.21 $21,240 5.5 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians (7) $11.84 $11.32 $23,540 7.0 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 50 $19.02 $20.74 $43,130 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 2,720 $16.77 $17.87 $37,170 3.4 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 210 $26.29 $25.46 $52,950 4.7 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 40 $10.71 $12.41 $25,820 10.4 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 40 $22.80 $20.81 $43,290 5.5 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 110 $19.98 $19.66 $40,900 5.8 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 370 $15.32 $16.14 $33,570 3.8 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 80 $18.08 $18.13 $37,720 1.8 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (7) $17.01 $18.84 $39,200 4.2 %
49-3052 Motorcycle Mechanics (7) $12.41 $12.87 $26,780 10.1 %
49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 30 $14.76 $14.39 $29,930 5.4 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (7) $11.27 $10.74 $22,340 10.2 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 40 $20.14 $20.18 $41,980 6.3 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 190 $15.02 $14.57 $30,310 6.3 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 150 $22.17 $20.23 $42,070 6.2 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 600 $14.86 $15.22 $31,650 3.5 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 130 $12.65 $12.85 $26,720 3.7 %
49-9095 Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 40 $11.28 $10.97 $22,810 6.1 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 30 $11.06 $12.71 $26,450 3.7 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 40 $17.97 $19.40 $40,360 18.7 %
 
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 3,450 $12.46 $13.57 $28,230 3.4 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 150 $22.99 $23.75 $49,400 2.8 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (7) $23.28 $22.94 $47,710 3.8 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 650 $11.99 $12.20 $25,370 4.8 %
51-3011 Bakers (7) $8.16 $8.74 $18,170 5.0 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 50 $17.27 $16.55 $34,430 11.1 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 140 $15.10 $15.24 $31,690 6.1 %
51-4041 Machinists 50 $16.54 $16.81 $34,970 2.8 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 110 $17.37 $18.55 $38,590 12.1 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 70 $15.20 $15.00 $31,200 5.0 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 30 $14.63 $15.56 $32,370 6.4 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 100 $8.85 $9.99 $20,780 6.2 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 40 $8.61 $9.06 $18,850 7.9 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 70 $9.53 $10.24 $21,300 2.6 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 30 $18.68 $18.12 $37,680 2.1 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $16.88 $17.05 $35,460 2.5 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 140 $14.51 $15.38 $31,990 5.9 %
51-9071 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (7) $17.33 $19.02 $39,570 14.2 %
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians (7) $15.01 $14.86 $30,910 3.9 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 190 $9.49 $10.35 $21,530 6.1 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 50 $10.14 $12.81 $26,650 15.9 %
 
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 4,060 $11.61 $12.62 $26,250 2.7 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 30 $22.23 $21.49 $44,690 3.7 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 90 $24.93 $26.44 $55,000 4.3 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 310 $7.07 $9.97 $20,730 10.7 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers (7) $8.04 $8.33 $17,320 6.2 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 940 $14.83 $15.60 $32,460 2.7 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 230 $10.60 $11.44 $23,800 5.9 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 50 $10.99 $11.59 $24,110 5.2 %
53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 90 $8.65 $8.88 $18,470 5.5 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 30 $8.20 $8.71 $18,110 4.0 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators (7) $17.77 $18.04 $37,510 7.7 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 40 $16.12 $16.32 $33,940 3.0 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 400 $13.33 $13.47 $28,030 3.2 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 220 $8.41 $9.06 $18,840 4.9 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 860 $9.46 $10.37 $21,570 3.8 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 160 $9.15 $9.85 $20,490 5.3 %

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