May 2005 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Merced, CA


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 Merced, CA, a metropolitan statistical area in California. 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 Merced, CA (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 60,950 $12.11 $15.73 $32,720 2.3 %
 
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 2,000 $34.14 $36.70 $76,340 2.4 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 90 $57.10 $62.07 $129,110 5.5 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 670 $35.68 $40.93 $85,130 3.8 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 80 $38.57 $39.31 $81,770 6.8 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 80 $20.90 $28.76 $59,820 13.1 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 30 $34.56 $35.68 $74,210 2.5 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 140 $39.18 $39.96 $83,120 6.5 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 60 $35.69 $38.16 $79,380 6.4 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 30 $32.21 $32.10 $66,770 4.5 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 40 $29.23 $35.23 $73,270 7.7 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 70 $16.02 $17.96 $37,360 3.2 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 130 (4) (4) $89,180 2.6 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 30 $41.80 $41.44 $86,200 3.6 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 110 $18.40 $18.82 $39,140 2.9 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 80 $37.31 $34.91 $72,620 6.2 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 70 $15.01 $17.02 $35,400 6.4 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 70 $25.37 $25.90 $53,870 6.8 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 60 $33.07 $32.12 $66,810 4.4 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 1,260 $21.16 $25.11 $52,230 3.9 %
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products (7) $24.96 $26.47 $55,050 3.6 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (7) $24.23 $26.74 $55,610 13.0 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 50 $18.96 $20.63 $42,920 4.1 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 80 $19.01 $19.08 $39,680 3.0 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 50 $25.28 $27.46 $57,120 8.5 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 40 $19.75 $22.04 $45,850 5.2 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 250 $19.49 $22.80 $47,420 7.7 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 210 $26.96 $30.80 $64,060 5.5 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 170 $23.63 $30.40 $63,230 9.0 %
 
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) $20.60 $22.69 $47,200 4.4 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 120 $16.25 $17.20 $35,770 4.9 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 30 $24.85 $24.75 $51,470 2.4 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 60 $28.78 $31.96 $66,480 8.5 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 30 $21.16 $21.20 $44,100 11.6 %
 
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 330 $27.48 $27.47 $57,150 3.2 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 40 $32.58 $33.73 $70,160 4.8 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 40 $29.36 $30.58 $63,610 5.4 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters (7) $16.62 $18.37 $38,200 9.9 %
 
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 340 $24.62 $26.64 $55,410 3.9 %
19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists 40 $22.10 $21.57 $44,880 2.6 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 40 (7) (7) (7) (7)
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 60 $35.55 $35.22 $73,260 4.4 %
19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 30 $17.74 $17.51 $36,430 9.1 %
 
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 950 $16.97 $17.89 $37,220 5.1 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 50 $14.08 $14.36 $29,870 6.2 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 80 $27.06 $28.62 $59,540 9.2 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 80 $9.87 $12.96 $26,960 14.0 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 50 $22.26 $22.44 $46,680 10.0 %
21-1091 Health Educators 50 $20.19 $20.33 $42,290 3.5 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 190 $10.64 $11.03 $22,930 6.6 %
 
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 (7) (7) (7) (7) (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 6,540 $20.95 $23.12 $48,080 7.7 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 460 $13.53 $13.70 $28,490 7.6 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 170 (4) (4) $47,270 9.6 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,830 (4) (4) $48,370 4.8 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 460 (4) (4) $52,730 4.8 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education (7) (4) (4) $55,590 1.6 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 40 (4) (4) $59,370 11.0 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 120 (4) (4) $48,970 8.3 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 50 (4) (4) $51,920 4.4 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 50 (4) (4) $62,780 4.7 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors (7) $23.04 $23.14 $48,140 15.7 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other (7) (4) (4) $36,280 7.3 %
25-4021 Librarians 40 $31.00 $29.90 $62,180 8.4 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 60 $13.22 $13.52 $28,110 3.8 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 60 $34.78 $37.09 $77,140 7.3 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,400 (4) (4) $25,160 2.3 %
 
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 410 $14.94 $15.73 $32,710 3.1 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 70 $15.11 $15.05 $31,300 3.2 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts (7) (4) (4) $26,330 8.5 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents (7) $15.18 $15.03 $31,270 4.6 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 30 $19.97 $20.01 $41,620 2.8 %
27-3041 Editors (7) $22.68 $23.65 $49,190 4.2 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 60 $14.55 $15.61 $32,460 5.0 %
 
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 1,670 $28.94 $34.17 $71,080 5.1 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 70 $52.63 $55.92 $116,320 5.8 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (7) (5) $84.73 $176,250 9.4 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (7) (5) $79.02 $164,360 14.6 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 30 $40.71 $40.46 $84,150 4.5 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 580 $31.18 $31.61 $65,760 3.3 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 30 $21.46 $25.31 $52,650 6.2 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 50 $27.52 $27.71 $57,640 1.8 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists (7) $27.75 $31.84 $66,230 2.6 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 30 $31.87 $31.71 $65,950 3.2 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists (7) $35.22 $33.91 $70,540 10.7 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 40 $26.66 $26.88 $55,910 1.9 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 70 $15.30 $15.00 $31,190 2.7 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 180 $20.60 $20.89 $43,450 2.9 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 50 $10.69 $11.98 $24,910 5.9 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (7) $17.37 $16.43 $34,170 9.8 %
 
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 1,440 $10.61 $11.13 $23,150 2.9 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 240 $8.11 $8.36 $17,390 2.7 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 360 $10.13 $10.45 $21,730 3.7 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 40 $9.27 $9.24 $19,230 2.9 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists (7) $9.58 $9.48 $19,720 4.6 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 210 $12.70 $13.08 $27,210 5.2 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 320 $11.63 $11.81 $24,570 4.7 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers (7) $11.66 $13.20 $27,460 16.8 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 50 $8.56 $8.74 $18,170 2.5 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 120 $12.57 $12.96 $26,960 5.4 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 1,630 $16.70 $16.70 $34,740 6.7 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 30 $32.96 $33.45 $69,580 4.8 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 280 $19.90 $19.75 $41,090 2.6 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 390 $23.34 $23.85 $49,620 5.6 %
33-9032 Security Guards 280 $9.16 $10.01 $20,830 6.1 %
33-9091 Crossing Guards 30 $7.88 $7.76 $16,140 3.4 %
 
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 5,040 $8.18 $8.73 $18,160 1.2 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks (7) $15.87 $17.62 $36,660 8.8 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 380 $10.89 $12.00 $24,960 2.5 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 510 $7.90 $7.86 $16,340 1.7 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 130 $11.66 $11.75 $24,440 2.5 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant (7) $9.65 $9.73 $20,240 3.3 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 100 $8.86 $9.09 $18,910 2.9 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 560 $8.11 $8.32 $17,300 3.1 %
35-3011 Bartenders (7) $7.85 $7.80 $16,230 1.7 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,170 $8.13 $8.41 $17,490 1.6 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 210 $8.31 $8.62 $17,940 3.8 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses (7) $7.89 $8.16 $16,980 3.0 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 140 $8.05 $8.25 $17,160 4.1 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (7) $7.82 $7.80 $16,230 2.2 %
35-9021 Dishwashers (7) $7.82 $7.78 $16,180 1.7 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (7) $7.95 $8.08 $16,810 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 1,770 $10.36 $11.36 $23,640 2.3 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 40 $16.77 $16.84 $35,020 4.2 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 50 $16.14 $18.45 $38,370 7.8 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 820 $10.82 $11.36 $23,630 2.6 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 250 $8.15 $8.51 $17,710 3.1 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 50 $13.28 $13.26 $27,580 5.6 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 500 $9.90 $11.23 $23,350 5.8 %
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (7) $14.47 $14.12 $29,380 2.7 %
 
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 900 $8.99 $10.15 $21,110 3.0 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 30 $17.58 $16.70 $34,730 4.7 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (7) $8.15 $9.71 $20,190 15.2 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 90 $7.75 $7.69 $15,990 2.5 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 110 $10.04 $10.60 $22,050 3.6 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 270 $9.76 $10.41 $21,650 7.6 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 60 $12.00 $14.65 $30,470 8.2 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 180 $8.07 $8.69 $18,070 4.3 %
39-9041 Residential Advisors (7) $9.08 $9.07 $18,860 4.7 %
 
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 5,390 $9.10 $12.01 $24,990 2.6 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 540 $14.84 $16.00 $33,280 3.7 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 40 $23.81 $26.28 $54,650 12.1 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,010 $8.12 $9.11 $18,940 2.4 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 320 $8.46 $10.35 $21,520 5.1 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 110 $10.86 $12.66 $26,330 4.4 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 1,730 $9.05 $10.62 $22,100 2.8 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents (7) $19.25 $18.97 $39,470 4.0 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 70 $16.85 $18.38 $38,220 10.3 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 30 $29.00 $39.46 $82,080 22.2 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 140 $18.45 $19.22 $39,970 6.7 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 260 $18.92 $22.61 $47,020 11.6 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 30 $12.08 $12.50 $26,000 5.3 %
 
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 9,550 $12.41 $13.40 $27,870 1.7 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 710 $17.99 $18.95 $39,420 2.8 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 50 $10.91 $10.89 $22,650 4.2 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 110 $13.91 $12.99 $27,010 5.3 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 200 $10.85 $11.93 $24,820 3.6 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 820 $13.73 $13.89 $28,900 1.7 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 140 $14.93 $14.67 $30,510 2.4 %
43-3071 Tellers 200 $10.83 $11.37 $23,640 2.8 %
43-4071 File Clerks 230 $10.91 $11.51 $23,930 2.8 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 40 $9.17 $9.31 $19,370 4.2 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 70 $12.32 $13.85 $28,810 7.6 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 70 $13.27 $14.66 $30,500 5.8 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 30 $15.72 $16.10 $33,500 7.4 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 100 $13.57 $14.55 $30,260 5.6 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 80 $17.42 $18.01 $37,460 2.6 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 430 $9.93 $10.14 $21,100 2.1 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 90 $12.39 $14.80 $30,780 6.1 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 60 $14.12 $14.78 $30,750 5.4 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 60 $19.43 $19.34 $40,220 3.8 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 50 $21.24 $20.95 $43,580 (7)
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 190 $20.94 $20.49 $42,610 (7)
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 40 $14.38 $17.45 $36,290 6.4 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 280 $12.87 $13.33 $27,730 3.4 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 680 $8.95 $10.41 $21,640 3.6 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 50 $9.82 $10.84 $22,540 9.4 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 350 $17.02 $18.90 $39,300 4.4 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 70 $15.21 $15.51 $32,250 9.6 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 190 $11.67 $11.92 $24,800 7.2 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 480 $11.96 $12.64 $26,300 4.1 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 120 $12.65 $12.93 $26,890 6.7 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 30 $14.69 $13.76 $28,630 7.2 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,260 $10.56 $11.22 $23,340 1.9 %
43-9111 Statistical Assistants (7) $19.26 $18.72 $38,930 6.0 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 250 $9.68 $10.63 $22,110 3.8 %
 
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 3,730 $7.98 $8.36 $17,400 1.8 %
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 110 $12.51 $13.97 $29,060 6.0 %
45-1012 Farm Labor Contractors (7) $12.31 $13.24 $27,530 11.9 %
45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors (7) $18.84 $17.83 $37,080 12.6 %
45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 680 $8.01 $8.17 $16,990 2.9 %
45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 350 $8.93 $9.06 $18,840 5.6 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 2,430 $7.86 $7.80 $16,210 1.6 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 70 $9.63 $12.35 $25,690 18.5 %
45-2099 Agricultural Workers, All Other 40 $10.02 $11.08 $23,040 7.2 %
 
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 2,890 $14.88 $16.09 $33,460 4.1 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 230 $23.05 $23.97 $49,860 4.2 %
47-2031 Carpenters 290 $22.19 $20.39 $42,420 7.9 %
47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters 40 $19.24 $19.72 $41,010 10.7 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 440 $10.30 $11.65 $24,230 5.8 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 640 $9.95 $10.66 $22,170 4.0 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 170 $19.20 $18.44 $38,350 4.2 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 150 $20.21 $20.58 $42,800 5.8 %
47-2111 Electricians 150 $20.02 $20.41 $42,460 3.0 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 80 $18.28 $17.83 $37,090 8.0 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 170 $14.90 $16.49 $34,290 4.3 %
47-2161 Plasterers and Stucco Masons 70 $14.67 $15.80 $32,850 11.4 %
47-2181 Roofers 30 $20.31 $20.40 $42,420 4.6 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 50 $9.72 $10.63 $22,120 14.7 %
 
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 2,630 $16.73 $17.61 $36,620 2.5 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 240 $25.14 $24.92 $51,820 2.6 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 60 $25.34 $24.97 $51,940 3.7 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (7) $23.49 $22.58 $46,960 5.3 %
49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers (7) $15.37 $15.12 $31,440 4.2 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 80 $17.17 $18.03 $37,510 6.2 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 570 $13.71 $14.87 $30,940 4.4 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 130 $16.54 $16.33 $33,960 4.8 %
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 110 $13.95 $14.42 $29,980 5.8 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 50 $20.98 $21.38 $44,480 3.2 %
49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (7) $12.45 $12.90 $26,840 6.9 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 40 $9.32 $9.49 $19,730 4.2 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 50 $18.06 $18.31 $38,080 4.4 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 200 $21.72 $20.70 $43,060 4.4 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 540 $16.51 $15.87 $33,010 2.3 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery (7) $19.14 $18.99 $39,490 4.9 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 80 $8.44 $9.35 $19,440 7.0 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 40 $10.61 $16.20 $33,710 17.5 %
 
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 7,140 $10.66 $13.28 $27,630 6.7 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 370 $23.97 $24.59 $51,150 1.7 %
51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 40 $11.41 $11.08 $23,050 5.4 %
51-2091 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators 40 $15.24 $21.84 $45,440 13.0 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 280 $9.93 $11.60 $24,120 5.6 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 60 $8.33 $9.45 $19,660 3.8 %
51-3011 Bakers 70 $9.21 $10.52 $21,880 7.2 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 140 $12.67 $13.62 $28,320 4.3 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (7) $15.78 $14.84 $30,860 3.1 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 470 $9.02 $13.60 $28,290 21.1 %
51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (7) $8.62 $10.34 $21,500 3.0 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $12.51 $13.20 $27,450 6.3 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 180 $13.57 $13.89 $28,890 3.9 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 80 $11.99 $13.49 $28,060 8.2 %
51-8013 Power Plant Operators 50 $25.19 $24.97 $51,940 6.8 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators (7) $21.71 $22.00 $45,750 3.1 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $10.73 $11.79 $24,530 3.9 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 170 $18.02 $17.54 $36,470 3.5 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 1,010 $9.18 $11.41 $23,730 16.4 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $11.39 $13.95 $29,010 23.7 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 30 $22.21 $20.56 $42,770 4.9 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other (7) $9.40 $9.37 $19,490 2.5 %
 
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 4,900 $11.22 $13.25 $27,560 3.8 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 50 $17.64 $18.29 $38,040 6.0 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 80 $24.99 $24.77 $51,520 3.9 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 210 $12.00 $12.64 $26,280 8.4 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 270 $8.88 $10.75 $22,350 7.7 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,320 $13.18 $15.42 $32,070 12.2 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 200 $10.97 $12.17 $25,320 6.4 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 30 $9.65 $10.66 $22,170 7.3 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other (7) $9.46 $11.10 $23,090 4.4 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 40 $8.29 $8.77 $18,240 2.4 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders (7) $15.53 $14.44 $30,040 9.9 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 490 $16.61 $16.30 $33,900 4.0 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 200 $7.98 $8.52 $17,710 5.3 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,240 $10.52 $11.05 $22,990 2.9 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 490 $7.87 $7.91 $16,460 1.8 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (7) $23.52 $22.62 $47,050 12.9 %

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