May 2008 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

NAICS 531000 - Real Estate

These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in NAICS 531000 - Real Estate.

Additional information, including the hourly and annual 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, percent of establishments reporting the occupation, and the employment percent relative standard error, is available in the downloadable Excel files(XLS).

NAICS Industry 531000 - Real Estate is part of: Sector 53 - Real Estate and Rental and Leasing.

NAICS 531000 - Real Estate consists of:

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NAICS 531000 - Real Estate

All Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 1,482,820 100.00% $14.98 $19.64 $40,840 0.5 %
 
Management Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 176,550 11.91% $25.61 $34.08 $70,880 0.9 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 3,380 0.23% (5) $82.92 $172,480 2.2 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 24,970 1.68% $48.25 $56.35 $117,200 1.3 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 690 0.05% $26.48 $34.79 $72,360 4.1 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 2,330 0.16% $42.39 $49.37 $102,690 2.9 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 2,740 0.18% $43.55 $51.21 $106,510 2.9 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 190 0.01% $33.96 $39.58 $82,320 9.3 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 2,800 0.19% $32.89 $35.99 $74,860 2.3 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 1,140 0.08% $50.35 $53.61 $111,520 1.9 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 7,410 0.50% $49.82 $57.05 $118,660 1.8 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 530 0.04% $43.25 $46.51 $96,750 3.2 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 150 0.01% $45.56 $50.61 $105,270 6.7 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 410 0.03% $41.49 $44.34 $92,220 3.3 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 120 0.01% $37.65 $43.33 $90,130 11.0 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 170 0.01% (8) (8) (8) (8)
11-9021 Construction Managers 4,850 0.33% $43.10 $48.06 $99,960 2.0 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 180 0.01% $47.47 $52.03 $108,210 16.5 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 200 0.01% $23.04 $24.76 $51,500 4.4 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 590 0.04% $20.27 $25.88 $53,830 5.6 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 90 0.01% $35.57 $34.71 $72,190 4.6 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 120,220 8.11% $20.23 $24.77 $51,520 1.0 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 400 0.03% $27.86 $28.92 $60,160 4.5 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 2,940 0.20% $43.31 $48.35 $100,580 3.4 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 87,250 5.88% $25.99 $29.42 $61,180 1.1 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 600 0.04% $25.00 $27.91 $58,050 4.5 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 240 0.02% $23.48 $24.66 $51,280 12.2 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 850 0.06% $22.41 $25.47 $52,970 5.2 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 260 0.02% $27.68 $30.48 $63,400 3.6 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 570 0.04% $21.52 $23.97 $49,870 3.3 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 1,060 0.07% $27.49 $28.46 $59,190 1.9 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 1,710 0.12% $24.91 $26.36 $54,820 3.5 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 750 0.05% $27.19 $27.90 $58,020 1.9 %
13-1081 Logisticians 90 0.01% $30.97 $34.12 $70,970 7.5 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 1,680 0.11% $30.98 $35.56 $73,970 5.8 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 210 0.01% $19.55 $20.56 $42,770 3.3 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 15,610 1.05% $20.56 $25.27 $52,570 2.6 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 23,280 1.57% $29.26 $32.02 $66,590 1.1 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 28,490 1.92% $22.86 $27.22 $56,620 2.6 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 260 0.02% $35.38 $35.92 $74,710 4.7 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 730 0.05% $24.02 $26.29 $54,680 5.6 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 4,320 0.29% $32.80 $37.50 $78,000 2.7 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 550 0.04% $41.00 $52.41 $109,020 15.8 %
13-2061 Financial Examiners 70 (7) $29.06 $30.94 $64,350 6.2 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors 80 0.01% $18.42 $20.53 $42,710 7.3 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 4,890 0.33% $29.28 $33.18 $69,000 4.7 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 830 0.06% $32.13 $40.71 $84,680 11.0 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 9,470 0.64% $26.42 $28.52 $59,320 1.4 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 660 0.04% $31.52 $32.30 $67,190 4.4 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 320 0.02% $37.59 $41.80 $86,950 14.8 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 120 0.01% $40.19 $41.04 $85,350 3.7 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 3,500 0.24% $20.68 $21.85 $45,440 1.3 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 670 0.05% $32.83 $34.81 $72,410 2.5 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 280 0.02% $20.92 $26.63 $55,390 4.3 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 2,700 0.18% $31.06 $32.15 $66,870 1.6 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 900 0.06% $25.25 $29.32 $60,990 3.5 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 170 0.01% $25.06 $27.95 $58,140 4.3 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 3,040 0.21% $29.75 $32.05 $66,670 3.0 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 400 0.03% $34.47 $38.99 $81,100 7.2 %
17-1012 Landscape Architects 340 0.02% $26.75 $29.15 $60,630 4.8 %
17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (8) (8) $19.36 $20.29 $42,200 11.7 %
17-1022 Surveyors (8) (8) $25.51 $24.58 $51,120 7.6 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 1,060 0.07% $36.26 $37.24 $77,450 4.3 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers (8) (8) $31.76 $38.32 $79,700 10.2 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 90 0.01% $23.74 $27.48 $57,170 4.5 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 70 (7) $36.12 $38.21 $79,480 10.4 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 440 0.03% $22.81 $24.13 $50,190 4.6 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 30 (7) $18.05 $19.16 $39,850 11.7 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 5,180 0.35% $22.17 $24.82 $51,640 2.3 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 5,050 0.34% $22.13 $24.81 $51,600 2.3 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 1,960 0.13% $17.04 $17.60 $36,610 3.0 %
21-1019 Counselors, All Other 60 (7) $16.66 $17.77 $36,950 6.2 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 200 0.01% $17.51 $16.59 $34,510 10.6 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 120 0.01% $19.25 $19.81 $41,190 2.9 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 120 0.01% $17.89 $18.71 $38,920 3.2 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 650 0.04% $13.92 $14.18 $29,500 4.3 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 590 0.04% $21.09 $19.90 $41,400 4.4 %
21-2011 Clergy 80 0.01% $21.80 $23.98 $49,880 10.3 %
 
Legal Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 6,150 0.41% $26.47 $34.10 $70,930 3.1 %
23-1011 Lawyers 1,770 0.12% $51.93 $59.28 $123,290 4.0 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 720 0.05% $26.76 $27.36 $56,900 3.6 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 3,390 0.23% $20.99 $23.29 $48,440 3.4 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 280 0.02% $22.37 $23.61 $49,100 5.9 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 370 0.02% $18.39 $18.03 $37,490 8.9 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 250 0.02% (4) (4) $40,690 8.9 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 5,170 0.35% $20.96 $23.65 $49,180 1.8 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 1,000 0.07% $20.84 $22.00 $45,770 2.4 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 320 0.02% $23.22 $25.72 $53,500 7.5 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 90 0.01% (4) (4) $31,810 11.8 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 3,030 0.20% $21.66 $24.82 $51,620 2.3 %
27-3041 Editors 80 0.01% $19.30 $22.82 $47,460 6.1 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 170 0.01% $19.42 $21.06 $43,800 5.3 %
27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 80 0.01% $21.08 $21.19 $44,080 5.9 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 80 0.01% $22.21 $22.85 $47,520 5.3 %
27-4021 Photographers 70 (7) $13.84 $14.65 $30,460 8.8 %
27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 50 (7) $15.21 $18.08 $37,610 6.9 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 2,150 0.14% $22.26 $22.75 $47,330 3.4 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 80 0.01% $23.53 $22.44 $46,670 8.9 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 870 0.06% $27.98 $27.62 $57,460 3.4 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 120 0.01% $14.82 $16.00 $33,280 4.8 %
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 160 0.01% $9.29 $10.65 $22,140 6.1 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 790 0.05% $19.81 $19.95 $41,490 3.5 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 50 (7) $31.59 $31.58 $65,690 3.5 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 3,690 0.25% $11.37 $11.72 $24,380 1.8 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 450 0.03% $9.89 $10.49 $21,810 3.0 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 2,910 0.20% $11.47 $11.69 $24,310 2.0 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 90 0.01% $12.25 $12.42 $25,820 6.8 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 200 0.01% $12.86 $12.79 $26,590 6.9 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 29,860 2.01% $12.45 $13.94 $28,990 1.2 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 500 0.03% $23.33 $25.39 $52,820 4.5 %
33-9032 Security Guards 28,400 1.92% $12.47 $13.84 $28,780 1.3 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 720 0.05% $9.64 $9.98 $20,750 3.7 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 220 0.01% $11.12 $12.77 $26,560 10.3 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 20,250 1.37% $9.25 $10.33 $21,490 1.0 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 330 0.02% $19.56 $20.23 $42,070 2.5 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 850 0.06% $15.49 $16.40 $34,120 1.7 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 2,120 0.14% $11.22 $11.61 $24,140 1.3 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 670 0.05% $11.03 $11.20 $23,290 1.6 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 50 (7) $8.73 $9.18 $19,100 9.6 %
35-2019 Cooks, All Other 120 0.01% $11.46 $11.86 $24,670 5.3 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 1,490 0.10% $8.91 $9.39 $19,530 1.5 %
35-3011 Bartenders 780 0.05% $9.21 $10.17 $21,160 3.8 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,650 0.18% $8.82 $9.41 $19,580 1.6 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 1,480 0.10% $7.99 $8.16 $16,970 1.8 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 3,790 0.26% $8.57 $9.52 $19,800 1.8 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 3,560 0.24% $9.32 $10.45 $21,730 3.5 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 850 0.06% $8.73 $9.17 $19,070 2.7 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 1,070 0.07% $8.63 $8.75 $18,210 1.0 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 140 0.01% $11.43 $11.36 $23,630 5.2 %
35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 80 0.01% $9.84 $10.40 $21,630 4.1 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 154,880 10.44% $10.92 $11.95 $24,850 0.6 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 5,540 0.37% $17.23 $18.09 $37,630 1.2 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 2,880 0.19% $18.56 $19.80 $41,180 1.7 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 76,500 5.16% $11.14 $12.02 $24,990 0.9 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 32,620 2.20% $9.68 $10.33 $21,490 1.0 %
37-2019 Building Cleaning Workers, All Other 450 0.03% $15.53 $14.29 $29,730 6.4 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 36,300 2.45% $10.88 $11.64 $24,210 0.8 %
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 40 (7) $13.94 $13.68 $28,440 3.3 %
37-3019 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other 550 0.04% $12.88 $13.67 $28,420 4.3 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 22,970 1.55% $11.55 $12.61 $26,230 1.5 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 700 0.05% $17.07 $18.38 $38,220 2.2 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 80 0.01% $12.18 $11.89 $24,730 7.2 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 3,570 0.24% $10.82 $12.12 $25,200 4.0 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 1,950 0.13% $8.64 $9.19 $19,120 1.4 %
39-3093 Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 310 0.02% $8.51 $8.73 $18,170 3.6 %
39-3099 Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other (8) (8) $7.17 $7.69 $15,990 12.1 %
39-6012 Concierges 5,580 0.38% $14.14 $14.25 $29,630 2.5 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers (8) (8) $9.51 $9.66 $20,090 5.1 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 2,260 0.15% $9.94 $10.08 $20,970 1.8 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 280 0.02% $15.54 $18.03 $37,510 8.1 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 2,340 0.16% $10.96 $11.95 $24,860 2.3 %
39-9041 Residential Advisors 980 0.07% $11.11 $12.05 $25,070 6.5 %
39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 1,880 0.13% $14.06 $13.79 $28,690 2.9 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 255,500 17.23% $16.23 $23.90 $49,710 1.2 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 3,060 0.21% $17.29 $19.60 $40,770 3.6 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 5,040 0.34% $26.34 $32.36 $67,310 2.9 %
41-2011 Cashiers (8) (8) $8.89 $9.53 $19,820 3.0 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 56,400 3.80% $11.04 $11.75 $24,440 0.8 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,030 0.20% $9.61 $12.59 $26,180 7.6 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 430 0.03% $17.54 $21.67 $45,080 8.2 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 980 0.07% $22.19 $26.93 $56,020 10.5 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 5,590 0.38% $19.93 $25.12 $52,240 4.0 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 860 0.06% $20.09 $26.45 $55,010 9.1 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 250 0.02% $12.20 $13.88 $28,870 4.4 %
41-9021 Real Estate Brokers 45,740 3.08% $27.62 $37.19 $77,360 2.5 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 125,840 8.49% $18.13 $25.08 $52,160 1.7 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 3,170 0.21% $9.85 $11.43 $23,780 2.9 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 2,430 0.16% $14.68 $17.14 $35,660 4.1 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 391,520 26.40% $13.71 $14.78 $30,740 0.4 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 20,870 1.41% $20.87 $22.96 $47,750 1.6 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 3,040 0.21% $11.78 $12.22 $25,420 1.2 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 3,580 0.24% $15.08 $15.68 $32,610 1.7 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 2,480 0.17% $16.01 $16.61 $34,540 2.2 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 51,900 3.50% $16.23 $16.75 $34,840 0.6 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 1,890 0.13% $17.07 $17.32 $36,040 1.9 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 110 0.01% $16.51 $17.74 $36,900 5.0 %
43-4011 Brokerage Clerks 470 0.03% $17.15 $17.38 $36,140 4.9 %
43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 30 (7) $14.17 $14.17 $29,480 4.0 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 150 0.01% $13.17 $14.09 $29,300 6.7 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 22,950 1.55% $13.22 $13.75 $28,590 0.9 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 130 0.01% $17.84 $17.44 $36,280 6.5 %
43-4071 File Clerks 920 0.06% $12.11 $12.21 $25,400 3.0 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 4,180 0.28% $10.05 $10.57 $21,980 1.3 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 500 0.03% $14.95 $15.07 $31,350 3.0 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 4,180 0.28% $16.53 $16.91 $35,170 3.3 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 510 0.03% $10.71 $10.89 $22,650 5.4 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 1,130 0.08% $17.93 $18.56 $38,610 1.5 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 38,340 2.59% $11.40 $11.77 $24,480 0.6 %
43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 450 0.03% $13.95 $16.13 $33,550 6.0 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 3,690 0.25% $12.34 $13.01 $27,050 2.1 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 800 0.05% $10.21 $10.72 $22,310 3.2 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 350 0.02% $14.26 $14.62 $30,420 2.7 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 690 0.05% $14.53 $16.23 $33,760 5.0 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 390 0.03% $12.57 $13.43 $27,940 5.8 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 560 0.04% $11.49 $12.80 $26,630 4.6 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 80 0.01% $12.53 $13.37 $27,810 6.2 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 54,710 3.69% $18.35 $19.44 $40,440 0.8 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 90 0.01% $22.32 $20.36 $42,350 12.9 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 68,970 4.65% $12.97 $13.32 $27,710 0.6 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 250 0.02% $15.11 $15.87 $33,020 4.4 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 2,390 0.16% $12.50 $12.73 $26,480 1.6 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 1,400 0.09% $15.44 $16.09 $33,470 5.6 %
43-9031 Desktop Publishers 120 0.01% $17.48 $18.39 $38,250 5.2 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 360 0.02% $13.80 $13.94 $29,000 2.9 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 94,870 6.40% $11.17 $11.88 $24,710 0.7 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 40 (7) $15.03 $15.11 $31,440 3.2 %
43-9081 Proofreaders and Copy Markers 50 (7) $14.10 $15.78 $32,830 13.8 %
43-9111 Statistical Assistants 240 0.02% $15.47 $16.37 $34,050 4.0 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 3,470 0.23% $13.98 $14.66 $30,490 2.5 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 860 0.06% $11.48 $12.23 $25,440 3.2 %
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 60 (7) $22.58 $23.57 $49,030 7.3 %
45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 50 (7) $8.95 $9.63 $20,020 6.8 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 260 0.02% $10.71 $11.51 $23,950 3.5 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 460 0.03% $11.82 $11.61 $24,150 5.6 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 24,800 1.67% $18.07 $21.25 $44,200 2.5 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 2,980 0.20% $30.00 $31.62 $65,770 2.2 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons (8) (8) $20.98 $21.73 $45,190 9.4 %
47-2031 Carpenters (8) (8) $20.63 $24.08 $50,080 6.1 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 120 0.01% $14.75 $16.46 $34,230 7.1 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,930 0.13% $13.22 $15.15 $31,510 3.2 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (8) (8) $17.88 $17.93 $37,300 2.6 %
47-2111 Electricians 1,090 0.07% $24.71 $26.70 $55,530 3.6 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 8,060 0.54% $15.23 $16.62 $34,580 1.8 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (8) (8) $18.29 $20.53 $42,700 6.1 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 90 0.01% $11.89 $12.81 $26,650 6.2 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 640 0.04% $20.94 $23.34 $48,540 4.0 %
47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other (8) (8) $17.36 $17.62 $36,640 3.4 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 263,600 17.78% $14.46 $15.55 $32,350 0.4 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 18,210 1.23% $21.62 $23.27 $48,400 1.0 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 80 0.01% $19.01 $19.14 $39,810 3.2 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 120 0.01% $23.35 $24.01 $49,930 4.8 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 3,040 0.21% $21.55 $23.02 $47,890 2.9 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 300 0.02% $16.04 $17.56 $36,520 7.4 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 233,660 15.76% $14.13 $14.94 $31,070 0.4 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 130 0.01% $16.40 $15.37 $31,980 6.0 %
49-9061 Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers (8) (8) $16.74 $17.15 $35,680 17.4 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 6,760 0.46% $11.90 $12.48 $25,960 1.3 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 510 0.03% $13.44 $16.06 $33,410 4.3 %
 
Production Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 3,410 0.23% $20.77 $21.06 $43,810 3.7 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 110 0.01% $26.20 $26.91 $55,970 4.7 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other (8) (8) $13.23 $13.99 $29,110 5.2 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 60 (7) $14.31 $15.12 $31,450 9.1 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 710 0.05% $8.98 $9.28 $19,290 2.0 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 1,950 0.13% $25.28 $26.40 $54,910 2.6 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 40 (7) (8) (8) (8) (8)
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 14,200 0.96% $11.62 $13.06 $27,160 1.9 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 210 0.01% $20.82 $21.92 $45,590 7.2 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 320 0.02% $19.23 $20.81 $43,270 6.4 %
53-2012 Commercial Pilots 110 0.01% (4) (4) $83,970 12.3 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 130 0.01% $12.26 $12.31 $25,600 4.3 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 90 0.01% $13.20 $12.74 $26,490 6.2 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 650 0.04% $17.95 $18.63 $38,740 4.4 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 680 0.05% $13.07 $13.04 $27,110 2.1 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 1,240 0.08% $11.79 $13.35 $27,770 3.7 %
53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 2,730 0.18% $9.98 $10.41 $21,660 2.5 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 40 (7) $17.58 $19.69 $40,950 14.2 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 780 0.05% $14.86 $16.19 $33,680 6.5 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (8) (8) $10.55 $10.20 $21,220 13.3 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 6,420 0.43% $10.89 $11.91 $24,780 2.1 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand (8) (8) $11.19 $11.03 $22,930 6.8 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (8) (8) $13.60 $13.17 $27,400 5.4 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 420 0.03% $10.78 $13.49 $28,060 17.6 %

About May 2008 National Industry-Specific 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 $80.00 per hour or $166,400 per year.

(7) The value is less than .005 percent of industry employment.

(8) Estimates not released.



Other OES estimates and related information:

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List of Occupations in SOC Code Number Order

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Last Modified Date: May 04, 2009