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May 2008 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
Southwest Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area
For metropolitan and nonmetropolitan 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 the Southwest Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area. Additional information, including the hourly and annual 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages and the employment percent relative standard error, is available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS). Links to OES estimates for other areas and States
Major Occupational Groups in Southwest Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area (Note--clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group):
- 00-0000 All Occupations
- 11-0000 Management Occupations
- 13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- 15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations
- 17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- 19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
- 21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations
- 23-0000 Legal Occupations
- 25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations
- 27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
- 29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
- 31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations
- 33-0000 Protective Service Occupations
- 35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- 37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- 39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations
- 41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations
- 43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- 47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations
- 49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- 51-0000 Production Occupations
- 53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
All Occupations |
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Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
00-0000 |
All Occupations |
12,880 |
$14.90 |
$18.36 |
$38,190 |
1.9 % |
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Management Occupations |
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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 |
480 |
$37.68 |
$44.31 |
$92,170 |
4.3 % |
11-1011 |
Chief Executives |
50 |
$72.53 |
$73.56 |
$153,010 |
9.3 % |
11-1021 |
General and Operations Managers |
130 |
$36.87 |
$41.11 |
$85,500 |
6.8 % |
11-3031 |
Financial Managers |
40 |
$39.38 |
$51.06 |
$106,210 |
22.7 % |
11-9032 |
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School |
50 |
(4) |
(4) |
$84,410 |
3.7 % |
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Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
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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 |
250 |
$23.99 |
$26.65 |
$55,440 |
4.3 % |
13-1199 |
Business Operations Specialists, All Other |
30 |
$26.01 |
$27.26 |
$56,700 |
5.2 % |
13-2011 |
Accountants and Auditors |
60 |
$22.76 |
$23.97 |
$49,860 |
4.0 % |
13-2051 |
Financial Analysts |
40 |
$26.39 |
$32.59 |
$67,790 |
12.3 % |
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Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations |
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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 Science Occupations |
120 |
$29.21 |
$32.97 |
$68,570 |
12.9 % |
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Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
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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 |
90 |
$27.54 |
$28.05 |
$58,330 |
5.3 % |
17-3011 |
Architectural and Civil Drafters |
30 |
$19.88 |
$22.59 |
$46,990 |
6.2 % |
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Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
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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 |
(8) |
$23.28 |
$27.42 |
$57,030 |
6.2 % |
19-3031 |
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists |
(8) |
$24.55 |
$28.79 |
$59,890 |
5.9 % |
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Community and Social Services Occupations |
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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 |
170 |
$18.74 |
$19.75 |
$41,080 |
6.0 % |
21-1093 |
Social and Human Service Assistants |
(8) |
$14.87 |
$16.31 |
$33,920 |
3.2 % |
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Legal Occupations |
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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 |
(8) |
(8) |
(8) |
(8) |
(8) |
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Education, Training, and Library Occupations |
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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 |
1,010 |
$22.36 |
$22.67 |
$47,150 |
4.6 % |
25-2011 |
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education |
40 |
$11.97 |
$13.53 |
$28,150 |
3.8 % |
25-2021 |
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education |
190 |
(4) |
(4) |
$51,010 |
4.7 % |
25-2022 |
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education |
(8) |
(4) |
(4) |
$53,290 |
7.6 % |
25-2031 |
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education |
(8) |
(4) |
(4) |
$54,950 |
2.7 % |
25-3021 |
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers |
(8) |
$18.95 |
$20.72 |
$43,090 |
10.2 % |
25-9041 |
Teacher Assistants |
170 |
(4) |
(4) |
$22,190 |
3.9 % |
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Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations |
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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 |
220 |
$19.51 |
$24.61 |
$51,200 |
9.6 % |
27-3031 |
Public Relations Specialists |
40 |
$23.79 |
$24.56 |
$51,080 |
9.3 % |
27-3041 |
Editors |
(8) |
$21.88 |
$20.72 |
$43,100 |
3.2 % |
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Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations |
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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 |
580 |
$28.52 |
$33.08 |
$68,800 |
5.6 % |
29-1111 |
Registered Nurses |
190 |
$29.45 |
$31.76 |
$66,070 |
8.1 % |
29-1122 |
Occupational Therapists |
30 |
$43.58 |
$42.71 |
$88,840 |
5.2 % |
29-2061 |
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses |
80 |
$20.84 |
$20.96 |
$43,600 |
2.6 % |
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Healthcare Support Occupations |
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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 |
330 |
$13.49 |
$16.55 |
$34,430 |
11.2 % |
31-1012 |
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants |
(8) |
$11.97 |
$12.08 |
$25,120 |
3.2 % |
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Protective Service Occupations |
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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 |
210 |
$14.20 |
$17.69 |
$36,800 |
7.6 % |
33-3051 |
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers |
(8) |
$19.72 |
$20.84 |
$43,340 |
3.6 % |
33-9032 |
Security Guards |
40 |
$11.88 |
$12.74 |
$26,500 |
3.7 % |
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Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations |
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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 |
1,650 |
$10.77 |
$11.66 |
$24,250 |
2.0 % |
35-1011 |
Chefs and Head Cooks |
40 |
$18.69 |
$21.90 |
$45,550 |
13.2 % |
35-1012 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers |
110 |
$18.12 |
$18.87 |
$39,250 |
3.9 % |
35-2011 |
Cooks, Fast Food |
(8) |
$10.47 |
$10.51 |
$21,870 |
4.9 % |
35-2012 |
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria |
60 |
$13.46 |
$13.47 |
$28,010 |
3.7 % |
35-2014 |
Cooks, Restaurant |
130 |
$12.82 |
$13.34 |
$27,760 |
5.2 % |
35-2021 |
Food Preparation Workers |
110 |
$9.62 |
$10.30 |
$21,420 |
5.9 % |
35-3011 |
Bartenders |
120 |
$12.56 |
$12.64 |
$26,280 |
5.0 % |
35-3021 |
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food |
220 |
$9.31 |
$9.91 |
$20,600 |
4.3 % |
35-3031 |
Waiters and Waitresses |
510 |
$10.67 |
$10.70 |
$22,260 |
4.0 % |
35-9011 |
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers |
50 |
$8.72 |
$9.47 |
$19,700 |
4.3 % |
35-9021 |
Dishwashers |
150 |
$9.24 |
$9.57 |
$19,910 |
3.0 % |
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Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations |
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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 |
690 |
$12.72 |
$13.54 |
$28,160 |
2.7 % |
37-1011 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers |
40 |
$18.27 |
$18.11 |
$37,670 |
3.5 % |
37-1012 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers |
40 |
$20.11 |
$21.36 |
$44,430 |
7.7 % |
37-2011 |
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners |
150 |
$12.20 |
$12.14 |
$25,250 |
3.2 % |
37-2012 |
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners |
180 |
$10.00 |
$10.42 |
$21,680 |
2.9 % |
37-3011 |
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers |
250 |
$14.04 |
$14.45 |
$30,050 |
4.2 % |
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Personal Care and Service Occupations |
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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 |
760 |
$11.89 |
$14.57 |
$30,310 |
9.6 % |
39-1021 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers |
40 |
$16.20 |
$16.68 |
$34,690 |
3.8 % |
39-3091 |
Amusement and Recreation Attendants |
70 |
$9.22 |
$9.47 |
$19,700 |
3.1 % |
39-5012 |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists |
50 |
$10.42 |
$10.52 |
$21,870 |
5.2 % |
39-9011 |
Child Care Workers |
290 |
$11.87 |
$12.08 |
$25,130 |
3.4 % |
39-9031 |
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors |
120 |
(8) |
(8) |
(8) |
(8) |
39-9032 |
Recreation Workers |
50 |
$11.55 |
$12.38 |
$25,750 |
8.2 % |
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Sales and Related Occupations |
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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 |
1,750 |
$10.28 |
$13.74 |
$28,590 |
4.7 % |
41-1011 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers |
200 |
$18.47 |
$18.91 |
$39,340 |
3.0 % |
41-2011 |
Cashiers |
530 |
$9.02 |
$9.26 |
$19,270 |
1.8 % |
41-2021 |
Counter and Rental Clerks |
30 |
$11.33 |
$11.59 |
$24,110 |
6.6 % |
41-2031 |
Retail Salespersons |
770 |
$9.90 |
$11.37 |
$23,650 |
4.0 % |
41-4011 |
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products |
40 |
$39.80 |
$41.94 |
$87,230 |
12.8 % |
41-4012 |
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products |
50 |
$22.82 |
$26.27 |
$54,650 |
14.1 % |
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Office and Administrative Support Occupations |
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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 |
1,990 |
$14.68 |
$15.40 |
$32,030 |
1.5 % |
43-1011 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers |
140 |
$21.93 |
$22.52 |
$46,840 |
2.7 % |
43-3021 |
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators |
30 |
$14.19 |
$14.72 |
$30,620 |
3.8 % |
43-3031 |
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks |
270 |
$16.46 |
$16.72 |
$34,770 |
3.5 % |
43-3051 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks |
50 |
$14.23 |
$15.13 |
$31,470 |
5.6 % |
43-3071 |
Tellers |
130 |
$12.36 |
$12.83 |
$26,690 |
3.0 % |
43-4051 |
Customer Service Representatives |
80 |
$14.63 |
$15.13 |
$31,470 |
3.7 % |
43-4081 |
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks |
40 |
$12.06 |
$12.04 |
$25,040 |
4.3 % |
43-4151 |
Order Clerks |
80 |
$15.66 |
$15.53 |
$32,310 |
8.2 % |
43-4171 |
Receptionists and Information Clerks |
110 |
$12.47 |
$12.64 |
$26,300 |
4.0 % |
43-5071 |
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks |
60 |
$16.26 |
$16.38 |
$34,060 |
3.3 % |
43-5081 |
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers |
140 |
$13.72 |
$13.35 |
$27,760 |
5.7 % |
43-6011 |
Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants |
60 |
$19.32 |
$19.42 |
$40,400 |
3.1 % |
43-6013 |
Medical Secretaries |
30 |
$14.12 |
$14.55 |
$30,270 |
5.5 % |
43-6014 |
Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive |
100 |
$14.63 |
$14.56 |
$30,290 |
2.8 % |
43-9061 |
Office Clerks, General |
360 |
$12.63 |
$12.71 |
$26,440 |
2.8 % |
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Construction and Extraction Occupations |
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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 |
810 |
$19.95 |
$20.08 |
$41,770 |
3.2 % |
47-1011 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers |
60 |
$30.25 |
$30.41 |
$63,260 |
5.8 % |
47-2031 |
Carpenters |
200 |
$22.93 |
$22.77 |
$47,360 |
2.3 % |
47-2061 |
Construction Laborers |
70 |
$16.04 |
$16.37 |
$34,050 |
4.2 % |
47-2073 |
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators |
80 |
$22.60 |
$22.39 |
$46,580 |
5.5 % |
47-2111 |
Electricians |
60 |
$22.93 |
$21.25 |
$44,210 |
11.0 % |
47-2141 |
Painters, Construction and Maintenance |
(8) |
$17.88 |
$18.10 |
$37,650 |
2.9 % |
47-2152 |
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
50 |
$22.35 |
$23.27 |
$48,400 |
7.0 % |
47-3012 |
Helpers--Carpenters |
(8) |
$12.87 |
$12.43 |
$25,850 |
8.5 % |
47-4051 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
80 |
$15.07 |
$16.04 |
$33,360 |
7.6 % |
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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
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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 |
350 |
$18.24 |
$19.84 |
$41,260 |
5.5 % |
49-3023 |
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics |
70 |
$15.48 |
$16.03 |
$33,340 |
4.4 % |
49-9042 |
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General |
120 |
$16.19 |
$15.64 |
$32,530 |
3.6 % |
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Production Occupations |
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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 |
780 |
$15.89 |
$16.99 |
$35,330 |
3.7 % |
51-1011 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers |
60 |
$25.61 |
$26.87 |
$55,880 |
3.8 % |
51-6011 |
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers |
30 |
$9.19 |
$9.69 |
$20,150 |
3.9 % |
51-9021 |
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
(8) |
$15.41 |
$16.48 |
$34,280 |
10.1 % |
51-9196 |
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
100 |
$17.55 |
$17.14 |
$35,640 |
7.7 % |
51-9198 |
Helpers--Production Workers |
40 |
$20.22 |
$16.72 |
$34,770 |
16.3 % |
51-9199 |
Production Workers, All Other |
(8) |
$20.35 |
$18.88 |
$39,260 |
8.5 % |
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Transportation and Material Moving Occupations |
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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 |
500 |
$14.62 |
$15.16 |
$31,540 |
3.1 % |
53-3022 |
Bus Drivers, School |
(8) |
$13.91 |
$13.52 |
$28,130 |
5.2 % |
53-3032 |
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer |
140 |
$18.50 |
$18.65 |
$38,790 |
4.5 % |
53-3033 |
Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services |
50 |
$12.27 |
$12.97 |
$26,980 |
4.9 % |
53-3041 |
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs |
80 |
$12.03 |
$13.24 |
$27,550 |
5.3 % |
53-7062 |
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand |
80 |
$13.11 |
$12.96 |
$26,950 |
3.3 % |
About May 2008 National, State, Metropolitan, and Nonmetropolitan 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.
(8) Estimates not released.
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State estimates for Massachusetts
Massachusetts's metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area estimates:
- Barnstable Town, MA
- Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH
- Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division
- Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division
- Framingham, MA NECTA Division
- Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Division
- Lawrence-Methuen-Salem, MA-NH NECTA Division
- Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA
- Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division
- Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division
- New Bedford, MA
- Peabody, MA NECTA Division
- Pittsfield, MA
- Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA
- Springfield, MA-CT
- Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division
- Worcester, MA-CT
- Nantucket Island and Martha's Vineyard nonmetropolitan area
- Southwest Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area
- Northwest Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area
- North Central Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area
May 2008 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2008 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2008 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2008 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
List of Occupations in SOC Code Number Order
List of Occupations in Alphabetical Order
Download May 2008 Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates in Zipped Excel files
Technical notes
Last Modified Date: May 01, 2009
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