May 2008 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

NAICS 721000 - Accommodation

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 721000 - Accommodation.

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 721000 - Accommodation is part of: Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services.

NAICS 721000 - Accommodation consists of:

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NAICS 721000 - Accommodation

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 1,862,060 100.00% $10.09 $12.46 $25,910 0.3 %
 
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 70,140 3.77% $27.06 $32.27 $67,120 0.8 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 1,120 0.06% $64.10 $69.61 $144,780 4.1 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 11,780 0.63% $33.59 $40.16 $83,540 1.2 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 980 0.05% $31.04 $34.82 $72,430 1.8 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 930 0.05% $45.89 $51.73 $107,610 2.6 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 5,680 0.31% $31.06 $36.59 $76,100 1.9 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 140 0.01% $32.91 $36.88 $76,710 3.4 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 2,460 0.13% $29.78 $31.71 $65,950 2.4 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 220 0.01% $43.13 $46.09 $95,880 2.1 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 3,250 0.17% $40.29 $43.44 $90,350 1.9 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 480 0.03% $32.45 $36.97 $76,900 3.9 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 110 0.01% $31.69 $36.29 $75,480 3.8 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 880 0.05% $41.00 $42.52 $88,450 1.2 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 490 0.03% $32.65 $35.47 $73,770 2.1 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 60 (7) $34.78 $34.47 $71,700 3.0 %
11-9012 Farmers and Ranchers (8) (8) $18.54 $23.10 $48,050 13.6 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 100 0.01% $43.92 $48.55 $100,990 7.0 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 7,660 0.41% $26.18 $28.80 $59,900 1.3 %
11-9071 Gaming Managers 1,050 0.06% $34.48 $37.19 $77,360 1.6 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 29,560 1.59% $21.73 $24.87 $51,720 0.7 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 130 0.01% $22.49 $27.15 $56,480 6.3 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 2,130 0.11% $33.27 $36.15 $75,190 1.3 %
 
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 24,580 1.32% $21.01 $22.53 $46,870 0.7 %
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 40 (7) $15.56 $17.19 $35,760 5.6 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 120 0.01% $19.27 $20.21 $42,040 3.7 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 1,780 0.10% $19.27 $20.86 $43,390 0.9 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 210 0.01% $17.07 $19.62 $40,810 6.2 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 590 0.03% $20.31 $23.88 $49,670 7.3 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 810 0.04% $22.64 $23.40 $48,670 1.1 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 570 0.03% $21.79 $22.79 $47,410 2.0 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 1,380 0.07% $22.33 $23.56 $49,000 0.9 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 240 0.01% $28.61 $32.98 $68,600 6.0 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 7,850 0.42% $19.92 $20.90 $43,480 0.6 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 2,180 0.12% $20.77 $23.35 $48,570 2.2 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 8,360 0.45% $22.10 $23.47 $48,820 1.1 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 50 (7) $29.31 $29.49 $61,340 4.6 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 90 (7) $23.83 $27.87 $57,960 4.0 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 160 0.01% $24.85 $26.84 $55,830 2.3 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 90 (7) $25.21 $27.01 $56,170 2.4 %
 
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 2,030 0.11% $23.04 $25.06 $52,120 1.3 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 160 0.01% $31.53 $33.73 $70,160 4.2 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 40 (7) $25.38 $27.07 $56,310 5.8 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 790 0.04% $18.58 $19.44 $40,440 1.1 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 230 0.01% $27.60 $29.09 $60,510 2.3 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 60 (7) $30.14 $31.80 $66,150 3.7 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 430 0.02% $27.60 $27.99 $58,210 1.6 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 190 0.01% $23.87 $25.68 $53,410 3.1 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 70 (7) $24.48 $27.50 $57,200 4.3 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 40 (7) $22.74 $23.27 $48,410 2.9 %
 
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 330 0.02% $27.81 $28.62 $59,540 2.7 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 70 (7) $31.35 $31.89 $66,320 5.3 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 30 (7) $25.71 $27.64 $57,490 7.1 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 60 (7) $35.19 $31.93 $66,410 9.3 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 40 (7) $25.61 $24.17 $50,280 2.7 %
 
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 680 0.04% $20.76 $23.45 $48,770 2.7 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 640 0.03% $20.46 $23.27 $48,400 2.9 %
 
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 560 0.03% $12.36 $14.09 $29,310 5.1 %
21-1019 Counselors, All Other 40 (7) $7.55 $11.88 $24,710 9.9 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants (8) (8) $10.20 $11.44 $23,800 7.3 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 30 (7) $15.74 $15.18 $31,580 5.8 %
21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education 30 (7) $17.57 $18.87 $39,250 12.4 %
 
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 100 0.01% $26.24 $35.39 $73,620 4.9 %
23-1011 Lawyers 30 (7) $65.75 $64.30 $133,750 7.0 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 60 (7) $21.55 $23.31 $48,490 3.4 %
 
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 520 0.03% $11.81 $14.16 $29,440 4.1 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 260 0.01% $10.49 $11.70 $24,340 4.9 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 140 0.01% (4) (4) $28,660 5.2 %
 
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 7,110 0.38% $19.62 $21.90 $45,560 2.8 %
27-1012 Craft Artists 40 (7) $20.41 $19.46 $40,480 5.2 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 140 0.01% $14.70 $15.43 $32,100 2.1 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 130 0.01% $18.97 $19.48 $40,510 1.6 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 100 0.01% $16.99 $17.29 $35,970 5.4 %
27-2011 Actors 80 (7) $14.70 $15.52 (4) 4.3 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 250 0.01% $10.86 $20.15 $41,910 29.2 %
27-2021 Athletes and Sports Competitors 60 (7) (4) (4) $54,170 9.7 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 1,280 0.07% (4) (4) $32,830 5.8 %
27-2031 Dancers 120 0.01% $19.29 $20.85 (4) 1.9 %
27-2042 Musicians and Singers 110 0.01% $31.15 $34.48 (4) 10.4 %
27-2099 Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other 330 0.02% $32.27 $26.95 (4) 12.7 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 1,070 0.06% $18.91 $21.93 $45,620 1.6 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 40 (7) $18.79 $18.65 $38,800 3.1 %
27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 410 0.02% $22.14 $23.17 $48,200 2.3 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 1,860 0.10% $23.28 $23.81 $49,530 3.8 %
27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 310 0.02% $29.14 $28.55 $59,390 3.0 %
27-4021 Photographers 40 (7) $13.23 $13.96 $29,030 7.7 %
27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 550 0.03% $24.25 $25.65 $53,350 3.1 %
 
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 520 0.03% $20.70 $22.06 $45,890 2.3 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 30 (7) $18.75 $20.82 $43,300 4.5 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 140 0.01% $27.07 $27.85 $57,930 2.9 %
29-1129 Therapists, All Other 50 (7) $17.16 $16.90 $35,160 19.3 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 100 0.01% $14.38 $14.40 $29,940 2.6 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 60 (7) $22.41 $21.27 $44,230 6.6 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 60 (7) $23.65 $24.62 $51,200 2.4 %
 
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 7,000 0.38% $14.49 $17.41 $36,210 2.0 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides (8) (8) $11.18 $11.16 $23,220 9.4 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 100 0.01% $13.32 $13.14 $27,340 5.3 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists 6,810 0.37% $14.68 $17.54 $36,490 2.0 %
 
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 38,530 2.07% $12.08 $13.13 $27,300 0.5 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 1,940 0.10% $19.99 $20.95 $43,570 1.0 %
33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators 120 0.01% $15.91 $17.20 $35,780 4.1 %
33-9031 Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators 1,400 0.08% $16.46 $16.73 $34,810 0.8 %
33-9032 Security Guards 29,570 1.59% $12.21 $13.00 $27,040 0.5 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 5,170 0.28% $9.33 $9.81 $20,410 1.1 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 290 0.02% $11.38 $13.45 $27,980 4.1 %
 
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 476,110 25.57% $10.03 $11.69 $24,310 0.5 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 12,100 0.65% $21.34 $23.43 $48,740 0.6 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 22,980 1.23% $16.47 $17.53 $36,470 0.5 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 1,620 0.09% $10.18 $10.82 $22,500 2.3 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 5,260 0.28% $10.99 $11.48 $23,870 1.2 %
35-2013 Cooks, Private Household 320 0.02% $10.69 $11.11 $23,110 6.0 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 60,500 3.25% $12.27 $12.86 $26,740 0.4 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 5,970 0.32% $11.26 $11.91 $24,770 1.6 %
35-2019 Cooks, All Other 1,390 0.07% $11.94 $13.23 $27,520 4.3 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 19,660 1.06% $9.86 $10.70 $22,250 0.8 %
35-3011 Bartenders 36,720 1.97% $9.55 $11.83 $24,600 0.7 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 17,810 0.96% $9.09 $10.07 $20,940 1.6 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 8,290 0.45% $9.48 $10.35 $21,520 1.0 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 141,130 7.58% $8.85 $11.03 $22,930 0.9 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 39,850 2.14% $9.38 $10.86 $22,590 0.9 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 45,100 2.42% $8.97 $9.87 $20,520 0.6 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 32,760 1.76% $9.19 $9.98 $20,760 0.6 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 18,420 0.99% $9.40 $10.31 $21,450 0.6 %
35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 6,230 0.33% $10.57 $11.16 $23,220 1.1 %
 
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 545,100 29.27% $9.06 $10.03 $20,870 0.4 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 30,230 1.62% $14.08 $15.04 $31,280 0.5 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 2,520 0.14% $16.95 $18.26 $37,990 2.3 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 53,430 2.87% $10.76 $11.36 $23,630 0.8 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 437,710 23.51% $8.75 $9.42 $19,580 0.4 %
37-2019 Building Cleaning Workers, All Other 550 0.03% $9.23 $10.39 $21,610 5.6 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers (8) (8) $8.94 $9.81 $20,410 7.6 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 19,230 1.03% $10.58 $11.49 $23,890 0.9 %
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 390 0.02% $9.05 $9.95 $20,690 8.7 %
37-3019 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other 700 0.04% $8.93 $9.96 $20,710 3.2 %
 
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 136,420 7.33% $9.29 $11.63 $24,180 0.5 %
39-1011 Gaming Supervisors 12,160 0.65% $22.77 $22.81 $47,440 0.9 %
39-1012 Slot Key Persons 3,070 0.16% $12.78 $13.13 $27,300 1.0 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 4,070 0.22% $18.21 $19.68 $40,930 1.2 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 630 0.03% $13.06 $13.40 $27,870 3.9 %
39-3011 Gaming Dealers 35,990 1.93% $7.29 $7.60 $15,800 1.0 %
39-3012 Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners 1,820 0.10% $10.59 $10.63 $22,120 0.7 %
39-3019 Gaming Service Workers, All Other 3,950 0.21% $12.05 $12.45 $25,900 0.7 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 1,590 0.09% $10.56 $12.10 $25,170 3.1 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 12,850 0.69% $8.59 $9.46 $19,690 2.0 %
39-3092 Costume Attendants 480 0.03% $13.70 $13.74 $28,570 2.1 %
39-3093 Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 2,560 0.14% $10.65 $11.43 $23,780 1.6 %
39-3099 Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other 680 0.04% $9.87 $11.52 $23,960 4.6 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (8) (8) $11.47 $13.42 $27,920 2.5 %
39-5092 Manicurists and Pedicurists 780 0.04% $9.99 $12.95 $26,930 3.1 %
39-5094 Skin Care Specialists 1,020 0.05% $12.56 $15.82 $32,910 3.4 %
39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops 25,610 1.38% $9.13 $10.36 $21,560 0.8 %
39-6012 Concierges 9,410 0.51% $12.43 $13.40 $27,870 0.9 %
39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts 820 0.04% $11.58 $11.99 $24,930 4.2 %
39-6032 Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants and Baggage Porters 510 0.03% $8.44 $9.27 $19,280 4.9 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 610 0.03% $9.07 $9.65 $20,080 1.8 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 240 0.01% $9.91 $10.46 $21,760 4.5 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 2,470 0.13% $15.36 $17.05 $35,470 3.2 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 8,780 0.47% $9.76 $11.02 $22,920 1.2 %
39-9041 Residential Advisors 820 0.04% $10.12 $10.58 $22,010 2.8 %
39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 4,530 0.24% $10.42 $11.45 $23,820 1.5 %
 
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 51,770 2.78% $12.80 $15.86 $32,980 1.7 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 2,760 0.15% $17.59 $19.06 $39,640 1.2 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 1,350 0.07% $29.33 $31.68 $65,880 1.6 %
41-2011 Cashiers 16,880 0.91% $9.47 $10.28 $21,380 1.7 %
41-2012 Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers 4,690 0.25% $12.17 $12.16 $25,300 0.9 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 1,890 0.10% $9.47 $10.96 $22,790 2.3 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 5,360 0.29% $9.89 $11.23 $23,370 1.3 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 160 0.01% $17.30 $19.35 $40,250 8.0 %
41-3041 Travel Agents 450 0.02% $12.76 $13.30 $27,660 5.0 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 14,350 0.77% $20.86 $23.14 $48,120 1.5 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,160 0.06% $19.37 $22.30 $46,390 4.8 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 250 0.01% $21.17 $25.39 $52,810 9.0 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 880 0.05% $10.71 $11.57 $24,070 4.0 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 1,430 0.08% $16.78 $19.04 $39,610 3.0 %
 
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 350,200 18.81% $10.44 $11.61 $24,150 0.3 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 26,600 1.43% $16.77 $17.71 $36,830 0.6 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 8,170 0.44% $11.71 $12.38 $25,750 0.7 %
43-2021 Telephone Operators 180 0.01% $12.63 $14.66 $30,500 7.1 %
43-2099 Communications Equipment Operators, All Other 30 (7) $17.52 $17.21 $35,800 7.6 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 720 0.04% $16.54 $16.32 $33,950 2.7 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 1,470 0.08% $13.84 $14.07 $29,270 1.3 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 23,230 1.25% $13.26 $13.75 $28,590 0.5 %
43-3041 Gaming Cage Workers 4,540 0.24% $12.84 $13.05 $27,150 0.9 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 2,030 0.11% $15.79 $16.11 $33,520 0.8 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 580 0.03% $15.00 $15.31 $31,850 1.2 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 250 0.01% $13.94 $14.39 $29,930 1.4 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 6,490 0.35% $12.31 $13.32 $27,700 1.5 %
43-4071 File Clerks 230 0.01% $11.46 $11.60 $24,130 2.5 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 219,060 11.76% $9.34 $9.88 $20,550 0.3 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 80 (7) $13.76 $13.89 $28,890 5.0 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 330 0.02% $15.02 $15.20 $31,620 2.3 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 2,580 0.14% $15.02 $15.59 $32,440 0.8 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 5,810 0.31% $11.02 $11.46 $23,840 1.0 %
43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 10,590 0.57% $12.78 $13.40 $27,870 0.9 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 300 0.02% $11.87 $12.56 $26,130 3.7 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 240 0.01% $10.39 $10.90 $22,680 3.1 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 1,060 0.06% $13.58 $14.27 $29,680 1.6 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 220 0.01% $20.92 $19.80 $41,190 3.5 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 2,430 0.13% $13.08 $14.10 $29,320 1.2 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 3,890 0.21% $11.68 $12.18 $25,320 1.2 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 70 (7) $11.36 $11.57 $24,060 3.8 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 7,710 0.41% $16.85 $17.50 $36,390 0.7 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 7,840 0.42% $14.21 $14.60 $30,370 0.7 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 390 0.02% $14.74 $16.18 $33,640 1.8 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 310 0.02% $11.90 $12.04 $25,030 3.6 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 200 0.01% $11.14 $11.93 $24,810 3.1 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 10,000 0.54% $11.40 $12.01 $24,970 0.9 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 2,360 0.13% $14.07 $14.28 $29,690 0.8 %
 
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 450 0.02% $10.36 $11.89 $24,730 3.7 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 80 (7) $15.26 $14.37 $29,880 4.3 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 320 0.02% $8.91 $10.56 $21,960 4.5 %
45-2099 Agricultural Workers, All Other 40 (7) $14.46 $15.94 $33,160 5.5 %
 
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 4,090 0.22% $20.83 $21.01 $43,700 1.2 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 200 0.01% $27.33 $28.56 $59,400 2.2 %
47-2031 Carpenters 1,080 0.06% $24.38 $23.93 $49,780 1.2 %
47-2041 Carpet Installers 50 (7) $24.97 $22.80 $47,410 4.9 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers (8) (8) $12.60 $13.30 $27,650 6.7 %
47-2111 Electricians 600 0.03% $22.28 $22.62 $47,050 1.5 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 1,320 0.07% $19.69 $19.88 $41,350 1.3 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 190 0.01% $19.45 $20.14 $41,890 2.4 %
47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other 150 0.01% $14.35 $15.84 $32,940 6.2 %
 
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 84,860 4.56% $13.27 $14.93 $31,050 0.5 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 6,730 0.36% $23.03 $24.20 $50,340 0.8 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 40 (7) $15.04 $16.73 $34,800 7.4 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 70 (7) $20.05 $20.94 $43,560 2.8 %
49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 50 (7) $16.72 $19.73 $41,030 8.2 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 80 (7) $23.07 $22.02 $45,800 4.7 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 320 0.02% $20.83 $19.67 $40,920 3.8 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 110 0.01% $16.48 $18.01 $37,460 6.7 %
49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 80 (7) $13.44 $14.21 $29,560 2.6 %
49-3092 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 40 (7) $15.92 $16.19 $33,670 3.6 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 530 0.03% $19.30 $19.35 $40,240 1.7 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 40 (7) $16.60 $16.80 $34,940 2.6 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 150 0.01% $12.10 $14.93 $31,060 4.3 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 72,580 3.90% $12.47 $13.82 $28,750 0.4 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 500 0.03% $20.81 $19.39 $40,340 5.2 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 1,920 0.10% $18.09 $18.58 $38,650 0.9 %
49-9092 Commercial Divers 30 (7) $16.54 $15.82 $32,900 5.5 %
49-9094 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 150 0.01% $22.29 $21.08 $43,840 1.9 %
49-9096 Riggers 70 (7) $28.82 $28.87 $60,050 3.6 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 480 0.03% $11.11 $11.78 $24,510 2.6 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 800 0.04% $17.70 $18.17 $37,790 2.7 %
 
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 36,930 1.98% $9.37 $10.61 $22,070 0.5 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 860 0.05% $18.13 $19.88 $41,360 1.3 %
51-3011 Bakers 3,280 0.18% $14.04 $14.23 $29,610 0.9 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 220 0.01% $17.15 $17.38 $36,140 1.1 %
51-4041 Machinists 30 (7) $18.51 $20.68 $43,010 15.6 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 30,290 1.63% $8.99 $9.50 $19,750 0.4 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 370 0.02% $9.10 $10.19 $21,200 3.3 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 140 0.01% $11.40 $11.70 $24,350 1.9 %
51-6051 Sewers, Hand 90 (7) $12.10 $12.49 $25,970 3.5 %
51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 340 0.02% $13.69 $14.42 $30,000 2.1 %
51-6093 Upholsterers 100 0.01% $20.74 $20.36 $42,350 2.6 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 700 0.04% $20.22 $21.76 $45,260 2.6 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 170 0.01% $10.90 $12.10 $25,170 3.9 %
51-9193 Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 60 (7) $11.61 $12.05 $25,070 3.4 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 80 (7) $14.66 $16.12 $33,520 2.3 %
 
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 24,050 1.29% $9.62 $11.02 $22,920 1.0 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 220 0.01% $18.45 $19.16 $39,850 3.1 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 510 0.03% $17.81 $19.61 $40,780 2.3 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 70 (7) $7.60 $9.93 $20,650 7.4 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 370 0.02% $11.58 $12.66 $26,330 3.0 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 8,100 0.44% $9.46 $10.15 $21,100 1.2 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 210 0.01% $13.90 $13.92 $28,960 3.9 %
53-5011 Sailors and Marine Oilers 30 (7) $21.49 $18.20 $37,860 20.6 %
53-5021 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 70 (7) $17.28 $19.55 $40,660 12.0 %
53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 8,760 0.47% $8.77 $9.40 $19,550 0.7 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 90 (7) $9.40 $9.91 $20,620 1.8 %
53-6099 Transportation Workers, All Other 150 0.01% $14.83 $14.31 $29,770 5.0 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 50 (7) $20.40 $19.21 $39,960 5.6 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 80 (7) $11.09 $11.10 $23,090 3.2 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 4,880 0.26% $11.69 $13.09 $27,220 3.9 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 280 0.02% $14.42 $16.09 $33,460 3.4 %

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.

(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

List of Occupations in Alphabetical Order

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Last Modified Date: May 04, 2009