May 2006 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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 Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.

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).

Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services consists of:

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SOC Major Groups in Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services:

Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

All Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 7,243,130 100.00% $23.44 $29.13 $60,590 0.3 %
 
Management 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)
11-0000 Management Occupations 504,580 6.97% $52.01 $56.58 $117,680 0.3 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 30,950 0.43% (5) $80.37 $167,170 0.6 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 148,770 2.05% $56.26 $60.46 $125,760 0.5 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 8,350 0.12% $45.13 $50.74 $105,540 2.0 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 29,770 0.41% $50.95 $55.46 $115,360 1.0 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 19,040 0.26% $56.22 $59.11 $122,950 0.9 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 7,010 0.10% $47.55 $53.31 $110,890 1.9 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 18,280 0.25% $36.36 $39.38 $81,910 1.2 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 64,030 0.88% $51.44 $54.60 $113,570 0.7 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 44,150 0.61% $48.84 $54.36 $113,070 0.9 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 4,950 0.07% $39.32 $43.51 $90,490 1.5 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 2,310 0.03% $43.43 $47.35 $98,490 2.7 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 5,420 0.07% $47.73 $51.60 $107,330 1.3 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 3,360 0.05% $44.36 $47.94 $99,720 1.6 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 3,790 0.05% $45.80 $47.54 $98,880 1.2 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 1,310 0.02% $41.77 $46.93 $97,610 3.1 %
11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 60 (7) $28.26 $28.63 $59,560 10.2 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 10,830 0.15% $38.21 $40.92 $85,120 1.4 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 60 (7) $28.77 $27.38 $56,960 6.0 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 60 (7) (4) (4) $127,490 21.7 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 80 (7) $41.64 $46.91 $97,570 13.6 %
11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 220 (7) $42.14 $42.84 $89,110 4.4 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 54,960 0.76% $52.05 $55.14 $114,690 0.7 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 240 (7) $24.99 $25.77 $53,600 7.6 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 2,360 0.03% $44.83 $51.94 $108,040 3.7 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 14,460 0.20% $54.11 $57.89 $120,410 1.3 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 1,450 0.02% $28.28 $33.49 $69,650 7.2 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 490 0.01% $25.15 $28.12 $58,490 4.7 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 27,810 0.38% $45.70 $48.43 $100,730 1.6 %
 
Business and Financial Operations 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)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 840,540 11.60% $28.07 $32.82 $68,260 0.5 %
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 190 (7) $27.78 $28.05 $58,340 5.4 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 3,670 0.05% $20.70 $23.35 $48,580 5.1 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 22,500 0.31% $27.22 $28.76 $59,820 0.9 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 1,910 0.03% $21.78 $23.66 $49,220 5.1 %
13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage (8) (8) $21.24 $23.63 $49,140 4.7 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 10,450 0.14% $27.11 $28.46 $59,200 1.5 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 7,820 0.11% $28.12 $30.11 $62,620 1.4 %
13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 830 0.01% $29.93 $31.71 $65,950 4.6 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 30,020 0.41% $25.48 $31.03 $64,540 2.7 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 11,170 0.15% $26.78 $29.10 $60,520 2.0 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 20,270 0.28% $26.78 $28.66 $59,620 1.7 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 12,450 0.17% $27.54 $29.93 $62,250 1.4 %
13-1081 Logisticians 10,990 0.15% $30.01 $32.21 $66,990 2.3 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 181,480 2.51% $36.60 $42.73 $88,870 1.1 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 3,380 0.05% $22.83 $24.01 $49,940 2.6 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 81,960 1.13% $29.89 $33.38 $69,420 1.4 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 326,510 4.51% $27.38 $31.78 $66,090 0.8 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 2,060 0.03% $17.84 $23.84 $49,580 11.5 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 5,930 0.08% $32.65 $33.86 $70,420 2.3 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 1,600 0.02% $28.30 $29.62 $61,600 4.6 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 24,210 0.33% $31.50 $35.16 $73,130 1.3 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 4,760 0.07% $28.75 $36.89 $76,740 5.4 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 260 (7) $24.43 $26.10 $54,280 9.5 %
13-2061 Financial Examiners 1,340 0.02% $18.96 $25.10 $52,210 18.9 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors 2,170 0.03% $14.33 $15.43 $32,090 3.4 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 2,820 0.04% $24.86 $27.20 $56,570 3.4 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers 60,950 0.84% $13.05 $15.78 $32,820 2.2 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 7,880 0.11% $29.34 $33.93 $70,560 3.9 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science 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)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 986,210 13.62% $33.67 $35.36 $73,550 0.4 %
15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 12,140 0.17% $45.48 $46.37 $96,460 1.3 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 162,720 2.25% $32.30 $34.40 $71,550 0.9 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 198,930 2.75% $38.23 $39.59 $82,340 0.7 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 132,400 1.83% $41.55 $42.60 $88,610 0.9 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 122,010 1.68% $20.64 $22.08 $45,930 0.9 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 144,760 2.00% $34.47 $36.00 $74,880 0.7 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 27,150 0.37% $33.15 $34.29 $71,310 0.8 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 75,970 1.05% $31.41 $33.06 $68,770 0.7 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 54,190 0.75% $32.25 $33.89 $70,490 1.1 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 30,560 0.42% $32.25 $34.30 $71,340 2.2 %
15-2011 Actuaries 3,780 0.05% $44.55 $49.53 $103,030 3.5 %
15-2021 Mathematicians 1,140 0.02% $45.03 $46.71 $97,150 3.3 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 13,360 0.18% $33.82 $35.96 $74,790 1.6 %
15-2041 Statisticians 4,640 0.06% $34.71 $35.91 $74,680 1.8 %
15-2091 Mathematical Technicians 360 (7) $25.42 $30.39 $63,210 8.6 %
15-2099 Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other 2,080 0.03% $29.35 $32.01 $66,590 3.8 %
 
Architecture and Engineering 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)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 881,350 12.17% $28.29 $30.91 $64,290 0.4 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 87,970 1.21% $30.46 $33.46 $69,600 0.8 %
17-1012 Landscape Architects 14,340 0.20% $27.10 $29.66 $61,690 1.8 %
17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 5,790 0.08% $21.85 $24.64 $51,260 3.3 %
17-1022 Surveyors 45,530 0.63% $22.95 $24.56 $51,080 0.9 %
17-2011 Aerospace Engineers 15,700 0.22% $45.00 $46.80 $97,340 2.0 %
17-2021 Agricultural Engineers 450 0.01% $32.74 $33.10 $68,850 3.1 %
17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 3,590 0.05% $39.56 $43.55 $90,590 6.6 %
17-2041 Chemical Engineers 9,170 0.13% $39.44 $41.75 $86,830 2.4 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 128,740 1.78% $33.31 $35.59 $74,030 0.6 %
17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 22,960 0.32% $42.10 $42.98 $89,400 1.8 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 44,170 0.61% $37.56 $39.32 $81,780 1.1 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 25,510 0.35% $42.03 $42.89 $89,200 1.3 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 26,930 0.37% $34.06 $35.99 $74,850 1.3 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 3,840 0.05% $34.81 $36.45 $75,820 2.0 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 24,990 0.35% $36.47 $37.35 $77,680 1.3 %
17-2121 Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 3,910 0.05% $31.82 $32.81 $68,240 3.1 %
17-2131 Materials Engineers 3,500 0.05% $37.11 $37.73 $78,480 3.2 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 62,230 0.86% $35.54 $37.25 $77,480 0.8 %
17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 1,920 0.03% $30.62 $33.86 $70,420 3.0 %
17-2161 Nuclear Engineers 6,440 0.09% $44.52 $46.23 $96,170 2.4 %
17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 1,170 0.02% $44.44 $48.09 $100,030 8.6 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 38,670 0.53% $38.87 $39.22 $81,570 1.2 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 86,700 1.20% $20.06 $20.95 $43,570 0.6 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 9,580 0.13% $21.33 $22.84 $47,510 1.4 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 21,870 0.30% $21.32 $22.70 $47,220 2.1 %
17-3019 Drafters, All Other 7,660 0.11% $19.28 $20.85 $43,360 3.2 %
17-3021 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 1,990 0.03% $28.62 $29.21 $60,750 2.5 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 43,700 0.60% $19.48 $20.47 $42,580 0.8 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 25,680 0.35% $23.56 $24.23 $50,400 1.3 %
17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 2,630 0.04% $25.98 $25.54 $53,120 2.5 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 11,850 0.16% $18.82 $20.04 $41,690 1.4 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 6,530 0.09% $29.05 $30.25 $62,920 3.0 %
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 17,980 0.25% $21.64 $22.62 $47,060 1.2 %
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 14,320 0.20% $24.51 $24.59 $51,140 1.7 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 53,360 0.74% $14.73 $15.79 $32,840 0.7 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science 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)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 342,000 4.72% $25.72 $29.45 $61,260 0.7 %
19-1011 Animal Scientists 480 0.01% $26.06 $29.18 $60,690 5.3 %
19-1012 Food Scientists and Technologists 1,280 0.02% $33.13 $32.06 $66,690 4.1 %
19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists 2,960 0.04% $26.78 $28.37 $59,010 2.7 %
19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists 9,650 0.13% $38.08 $39.80 $82,780 1.9 %
19-1022 Microbiologists 4,850 0.07% $28.80 $32.47 $67,530 3.7 %
19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 4,460 0.06% $27.88 $29.41 $61,180 3.3 %
19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 3,930 0.05% $32.87 $35.00 $72,800 2.9 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 840 0.01% $25.75 $26.34 $54,780 9.3 %
19-1032 Foresters 600 0.01% $20.91 $22.29 $46,360 13.6 %
19-1041 Epidemiologists 480 0.01% $33.20 $36.24 $75,390 5.3 %
19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 26,610 0.37% $33.89 $37.48 $77,960 1.6 %
19-1099 Life Scientists, All Other 3,940 0.05% $31.89 $35.70 $74,260 4.6 %
19-2011 Astronomers 370 0.01% $45.97 $46.17 $96,030 4.0 %
19-2012 Physicists 7,420 0.10% $46.82 $47.34 $98,480 1.6 %
19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 3,580 0.05% $34.09 $35.75 $74,370 5.1 %
19-2031 Chemists 24,840 0.34% $27.43 $30.90 $64,270 1.5 %
19-2032 Materials Scientists 3,550 0.05% $38.48 $39.08 $81,280 2.3 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 34,840 0.48% $27.89 $31.12 $64,730 1.6 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 13,400 0.19% $30.89 $34.26 $71,260 2.8 %
19-2043 Hydrologists 3,830 0.05% $31.87 $33.28 $69,210 1.9 %
19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other 5,370 0.07% $41.72 $43.62 $90,720 2.7 %
19-3011 Economists 3,440 0.05% $38.63 $45.19 $94,000 4.3 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 55,890 0.77% $27.99 $32.07 $66,700 1.6 %
19-3022 Survey Researchers 18,010 0.25% $14.93 $18.60 $38,680 3.9 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 930 0.01% $55.25 $50.01 $104,020 11.3 %
19-3032 Industrial-Organizational Psychologists 570 0.01% $50.85 $49.42 $102,800 3.8 %
19-3039 Psychologists, All Other 330 (7) $40.40 $41.14 $85,560 11.2 %
19-3041 Sociologists 1,680 0.02% $32.24 $34.80 $72,380 3.0 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 6,190 0.09% $30.15 $31.78 $66,100 2.2 %
19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists 2,780 0.04% $21.64 $24.01 $49,950 2.6 %
19-3092 Geographers 180 (7) $24.78 $26.43 $54,970 4.8 %
19-3093 Historians 650 0.01% $25.40 $27.03 $56,220 4.8 %
19-3094 Political Scientists 990 0.01% $27.44 $33.89 $70,500 13.3 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 7,060 0.10% $32.60 $35.50 $73,850 4.4 %
19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 2,920 0.04% $15.12 $16.04 $33,370 3.1 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 23,380 0.32% $18.39 $19.83 $41,250 1.3 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 18,140 0.25% $16.40 $17.83 $37,090 1.7 %
19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 2,850 0.04% $16.38 $18.61 $38,720 5.4 %
19-4051 Nuclear Technicians 1,250 0.02% $29.16 $29.11 $60,550 3.3 %
19-4061 Social Science Research Assistants 7,620 0.11% $15.90 $17.31 $35,990 5.0 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 15,450 0.21% $17.06 $18.25 $37,970 1.4 %
19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 990 0.01% $24.04 $28.33 $58,930 13.7 %
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 480 0.01% $15.18 $15.61 $32,460 3.2 %
19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 12,940 0.18% $17.68 $19.56 $40,680 1.9 %
 
Community and Social Services 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)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 7,790 0.11% $18.92 $21.27 $44,230 2.4 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 110 (7) $18.24 $26.49 $55,100 20.4 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 1,130 0.02% $19.14 $22.52 $46,850 5.8 %
21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 30 (7) $21.41 $22.07 $45,910 3.2 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 70 (7) $15.37 $16.72 $34,780 19.2 %
21-1019 Counselors, All Other 530 0.01% $23.26 $27.58 $57,360 9.2 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 580 0.01% $17.97 $20.21 $42,040 6.7 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 870 0.01% $21.76 $22.16 $46,100 2.8 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 240 (7) $19.49 $19.70 $40,970 11.0 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 660 0.01% $19.37 $21.05 $43,790 6.7 %
21-1091 Health Educators 1,400 0.02% $18.81 $22.10 $45,980 5.2 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (8) (8) $14.90 $14.95 $31,100 3.7 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 660 0.01% $16.19 $17.39 $36,180 4.9 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 990 0.01% $16.58 $19.08 $39,690 5.6 %
21-2011 Clergy 90 (7) $19.46 $20.25 $42,120 6.2 %
21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education (8) (8) $21.47 $21.40 $44,520 10.0 %
 
Legal 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)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 594,630 8.21% $33.67 $43.54 $90,550 1.2 %
23-1011 Lawyers 369,960 5.11% $51.96 $57.39 $119,380 1.1 %
23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 1,990 0.03% $23.70 $33.13 $68,910 11.7 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 169,840 2.34% $19.99 $21.19 $44,080 0.6 %
23-2092 Law Clerks 16,770 0.23% $16.57 $18.16 $37,780 1.5 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 28,950 0.40% $16.54 $18.13 $37,720 1.8 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 7,090 0.10% $19.59 $22.51 $46,820 3.8 %
 
Education, Training, and Library 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)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 20,430 0.28% $22.97 $27.39 $56,960 3.3 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (7) (4) (4) $58,650 9.1 %
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (8) (4) (4) $46,280 3.2 %
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (8) (4) (4) $85,130 8.9 %
25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 400 0.01% (4) (4) $95,580 8.6 %
25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 680 0.01% (4) (4) $71,020 11.0 %
25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 920 0.01% (4) (4) $99,980 12.7 %
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (7) (4) (4) $75,090 5.1 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (8) (4) (4) $46,430 9.2 %
25-1191 Graduate Teaching Assistants 270 (7) (4) (4) $28,690 5.1 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 220 (7) $21.50 $23.69 $49,280 6.8 %
25-1199 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 2,550 0.04% (4) (4) $75,460 5.2 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 230 (7) $13.07 $13.98 $29,080 3.8 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 1,230 0.02% $15.40 $17.28 $35,950 5.0 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 2,880 0.04% (4) (4) $44,280 6.6 %
25-4011 Archivists 290 (7) $20.37 $22.04 $45,840 4.5 %
25-4012 Curators 50 (7) $25.38 $30.88 $64,230 15.7 %
25-4013 Museum Technicians and Conservators 40 (7) $18.16 $17.67 $36,760 7.0 %
25-4021 Librarians 3,260 0.05% $26.40 $27.53 $57,260 1.0 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 1,520 0.02% $16.84 $17.44 $36,270 1.8 %
25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors 940 0.01% $26.20 $31.90 $66,360 21.6 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 2,450 0.03% $28.58 $28.78 $59,860 2.2 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 680 0.01% (4) (4) $26,910 8.9 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 470 0.01% $12.29 $16.27 $33,830 11.0 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 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)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 303,820 4.19% $21.38 $24.68 $51,340 0.8 %
27-1011 Art Directors 15,090 0.21% $35.07 $40.62 $84,500 1.5 %
27-1012 Craft Artists 70 (7) $14.00 $16.63 $34,590 10.4 %
27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 1,810 0.02% $21.39 $23.82 $49,540 5.2 %
27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 9,410 0.13% $24.46 $28.30 $58,870 6.5 %
27-1019 Artists and Related Workers, All Other 1,330 0.02% $17.85 $20.12 $41,840 6.2 %
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 10,050 0.14% $27.46 $30.60 $63,640 3.3 %
27-1022 Fashion Designers 850 0.01% $32.68 $34.07 $70,870 5.4 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 290 (7) $12.27 $13.55 $28,180 10.2 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 72,920 1.01% $20.97 $22.82 $47,470 0.8 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 27,690 0.38% $21.42 $24.13 $50,180 1.9 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 6,830 0.09% $11.66 $13.21 $27,480 3.7 %
27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers 1,530 0.02% $18.79 $21.07 $43,820 4.9 %
27-1029 Designers, All Other 3,240 0.04% $19.41 $21.39 $44,480 3.5 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 3,580 0.05% $38.03 $45.95 $95,570 4.5 %
27-2023 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (8) (8) (4) (4) $30,050 4.6 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 45,280 0.63% $24.62 $29.02 $60,360 1.8 %
27-3041 Editors 6,290 0.09% $25.35 $27.98 $58,210 2.1 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 18,210 0.25% $27.93 $29.16 $60,640 0.8 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 11,420 0.16% $25.37 $30.38 $63,190 3.1 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 5,790 0.08% $18.20 $21.43 $44,570 5.2 %
27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 3,750 0.05% $21.31 $23.40 $48,680 3.2 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 2,130 0.03% $20.03 $19.94 $41,470 2.9 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 570 0.01% $18.56 $19.82 $41,220 5.0 %
27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 720 0.01% $21.36 $25.83 $53,720 19.6 %
27-4021 Photographers 42,240 0.58% $11.09 $13.89 $28,890 1.9 %
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 1,220 0.02% $18.90 $22.69 $47,200 8.5 %
27-4032 Film and Video Editors 1,040 0.01% $19.36 $23.90 $49,710 8.4 %
27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 1,560 0.02% $19.61 $21.48 $44,670 6.6 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical 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)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 141,350 1.95% $18.27 $24.68 $51,330 1.0 %
29-1021 Dentists, General (8) (8) $59.14 $58.09 $120,820 5.0 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 280 (7) $27.31 $26.30 $54,700 3.4 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 480 0.01% $41.81 $44.72 $93,010 9.3 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 160 (7) $67.23 $66.64 $138,600 12.6 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 780 0.01% $57.70 $60.17 $125,160 7.9 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 260 (7) $40.12 $41.19 $85,680 4.2 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 8,210 0.11% $27.35 $30.05 $62,510 3.6 %
29-1121 Audiologists 60 (7) $25.10 $27.14 $56,440 5.2 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 130 (7) $28.66 $29.25 $60,840 5.9 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 30 (7) $16.08 $18.03 $37,510 7.3 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 50 (7) $25.74 $25.47 $52,970 3.6 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 45,810 0.63% $34.70 $39.52 $82,200 1.2 %
29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other 210 (7) $29.41 $41.92 $87,200 14.1 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 1,790 0.02% $24.05 $25.03 $52,070 3.7 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 2,900 0.04% $16.91 $17.86 $37,140 2.2 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists (8) (8) $31.99 $30.79 $64,040 3.8 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (8) (8) $15.45 $17.93 $37,300 2.4 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 40 (7) $28.59 $28.82 $59,950 3.3 %
29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 30 (7) $32.00 $30.47 $63,370 3.2 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 680 0.01% $25.14 $25.14 $52,290 3.2 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 130 (7) $17.91 $17.36 $36,100 5.9 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 290 (7) $11.34 $11.56 $24,050 8.0 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 60 (7) $16.00 $16.12 $33,530 7.3 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 65,050 0.90% $12.70 $13.14 $27,330 0.7 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 690 0.01% $17.51 $17.71 $36,830 2.6 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 4,920 0.07% $15.82 $17.11 $35,590 3.1 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 780 0.01% $17.15 $18.39 $38,240 4.5 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 3,690 0.05% $31.35 $32.93 $68,490 4.4 %
29-9012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 1,400 0.02% $20.04 $20.75 $43,160 2.8 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 900 0.01% $21.82 $23.87 $49,640 4.5 %
 
Healthcare Support 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)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 70,160 0.97% $9.57 $10.18 $21,180 0.7 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 1,070 0.01% $8.39 $8.68 $18,060 2.8 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 840 0.01% $11.91 $12.81 $26,640 5.1 %
31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants (8) (8) $18.68 $18.19 $37,830 6.3 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants (8) (8) $15.71 $15.39 $32,000 2.8 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 970 0.01% $14.02 $14.37 $29,890 4.3 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 1,030 0.01% $12.20 $12.71 $26,440 4.6 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 690 0.01% $15.55 $15.28 $31,780 3.3 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides (8) (8) $9.98 $10.41 $21,650 4.4 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 64,190 0.89% $9.43 $9.90 $20,590 0.7 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 750 0.01% $13.03 $14.28 $29,710 3.8 %
 
Protective Service 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)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 12,990 0.18% $16.11 $18.36 $38,190 2.7 %
33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers (8) (8) $28.38 $29.39 $61,130 4.8 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 690 0.01% $24.81 $28.01 $58,260 6.8 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 400 0.01% $19.39 $19.88 $41,350 5.6 %
33-2021 Fire Inspectors and Investigators (8) (8) $24.97 $23.20 $48,250 4.2 %
33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators 2,140 0.03% $23.17 $25.46 $52,960 4.5 %
33-9032 Security Guards 8,050 0.11% $14.03 $15.37 $31,970 3.2 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (8) (8) $13.03 $13.06 $27,160 3.9 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 960 0.01% $16.84 $19.46 $40,480 6.1 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related 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)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 2,920 0.04% $8.63 $10.49 $21,830 4.4 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 110 (7) $23.83 $24.10 $50,140 4.3 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 320 (7) $16.26 $16.76 $34,860 4.8 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 200 (7) $9.44 $10.43 $21,690 3.3 %
35-2019 Cooks, All Other 40 (7) $10.66 $12.06 $25,080 7.6 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 180 (7) $10.76 $10.94 $22,750 6.4 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,250 0.02% $7.65 $8.38 $17,440 5.7 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 210 (7) $7.24 $8.59 $17,880 10.3 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 60 (7) $12.26 $12.60 $26,210 4.2 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 30 (7) $9.65 $9.11 $18,940 3.6 %
35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 120 (7) $11.07 $11.93 $24,810 7.8 %
 
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 46,530 0.64% $10.28 $11.26 $23,410 0.9 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 700 0.01% $17.19 $18.83 $39,170 2.9 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 2,180 0.03% $16.90 $17.63 $36,670 2.6 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 21,630 0.30% $9.99 $10.86 $22,590 1.3 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,920 0.03% $9.07 $9.91 $20,620 5.0 %
37-2019 Building Cleaning Workers, All Other 70 (7) $10.49 $11.16 $23,210 10.7 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 19,520 0.27% $10.16 $10.78 $22,410 1.3 %
37-3013 Tree Trimmers and Pruners (8) (8) $13.78 $14.00 $29,120 4.6 %
37-3019 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other 400 0.01% $11.82 $14.22 $29,580 6.6 %
 
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 28,030 0.39% $8.57 $9.82 $20,420 1.5 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 540 0.01% $18.71 $18.88 $39,280 8.7 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 22,290 0.31% $8.28 $8.93 $18,560 0.8 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 260 (7) $7.96 $8.25 $17,160 3.4 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (8) (8) $10.16 $10.60 $22,050 3.6 %
39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts 100 (7) $13.37 $13.32 $27,700 10.1 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 410 0.01% $9.40 $9.70 $20,170 3.8 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 620 0.01% $20.87 $25.17 $52,360 23.1 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 370 0.01% $10.08 $11.88 $24,700 8.8 %
39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 340 (7) $8.80 $10.37 $21,570 5.0 %
 
Sales and Related 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)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 325,130 4.49% $23.63 $28.41 $59,090 0.9 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 3,390 0.05% $17.51 $21.20 $44,100 5.1 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 19,020 0.26% $38.35 $41.93 $87,220 1.2 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,300 0.03% $8.87 $9.78 $20,340 2.5 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 3,600 0.05% $9.51 $11.29 $23,490 5.6 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 60 (7) $10.22 $11.88 $24,710 8.6 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 10,360 0.14% $9.75 $12.29 $25,560 4.5 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 56,030 0.77% $22.90 $26.99 $56,130 1.9 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 830 0.01% $19.04 $25.93 $53,930 10.7 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 1,840 0.03% $34.61 $40.45 $84,130 3.8 %
41-3041 Travel Agents 930 0.01% $12.72 $13.78 $28,670 5.6 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 82,100 1.13% $27.55 $32.04 $66,640 1.5 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 37,630 0.52% $35.11 $38.60 $80,290 1.6 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 30,990 0.43% $27.97 $31.34 $65,200 2.0 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 23,360 0.32% $10.00 $12.14 $25,250 3.0 %
41-9012 Models 40 (7) $10.94 $13.27 $27,600 6.4 %
41-9021 Real Estate Brokers 470 0.01% $26.91 $29.74 $61,860 8.6 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 2,710 0.04% $20.47 $25.05 $52,110 5.8 %
41-9031 Sales Engineers 12,950 0.18% $42.72 $44.83 $93,240 2.3 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 24,530 0.34% $10.59 $12.39 $25,770 2.0 %
41-9091 Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers 970 0.01% $8.72 $12.19 $25,350 11.4 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other (8) (8) $16.93 $21.73 $45,200 4.2 %
 
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 1,836,570 25.36% $14.59 $15.83 $32,930 0.2 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 96,680 1.33% $23.12 $24.92 $51,830 0.5 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 6,720 0.09% $12.70 $13.15 $27,360 1.2 %
43-2099 Communications Equipment Operators, All Other 200 (7) $22.94 $23.09 $48,020 4.4 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 35,790 0.49% $14.68 $15.71 $32,670 1.1 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 46,630 0.64% $14.37 $15.15 $31,500 0.9 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 205,350 2.84% $15.41 $15.99 $33,260 0.5 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 23,300 0.32% $16.45 $16.91 $35,170 1.5 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 2,500 0.03% $17.90 $18.03 $37,500 1.0 %
43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 500 0.01% $12.91 $13.57 $28,230 5.7 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 560 0.01% $13.97 $15.07 $31,350 7.0 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 990 0.01% $14.41 $15.12 $31,450 6.1 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 117,670 1.62% $14.61 $16.06 $33,410 1.3 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 800 0.01% $16.71 $17.05 $35,460 2.1 %
43-4071 File Clerks 35,420 0.49% $11.06 $11.74 $24,410 0.8 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 59,410 0.82% $10.50 $11.40 $23,710 1.2 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 1,220 0.02% $14.08 $14.19 $29,520 1.6 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 7,970 0.11% $15.72 $16.15 $33,600 1.2 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 320 (7) $13.48 $14.48 $30,120 4.7 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 6,440 0.09% $12.57 $13.40 $27,880 2.8 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 10,670 0.15% $17.48 $18.04 $37,530 1.2 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 121,510 1.68% $11.49 $11.92 $24,790 0.6 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 5,150 0.07% $14.62 $16.09 $33,470 2.2 %
43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 2,180 0.03% $19.08 $20.33 $42,290 6.6 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 15,630 0.22% $10.01 $10.66 $22,170 1.1 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 290 (7) $16.83 $17.56 $36,520 2.0 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 1,620 0.02% $15.77 $16.45 $34,220 3.5 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 20,930 0.29% $19.47 $20.11 $41,830 1.3 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 17,810 0.25% $13.38 $14.13 $29,390 1.2 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 10,620 0.15% $12.03 $13.52 $28,120 2.3 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 2,280 0.03% $11.99 $13.32 $27,700 4.4 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 187,250 2.59% $19.25 $20.02 $41,640 0.4 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 232,810 3.21% $18.29 $19.07 $39,660 0.6 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 6,610 0.09% $12.33 $13.10 $27,250 2.0 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 181,600 2.51% $13.12 $13.62 $28,330 0.4 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 14,910 0.21% $16.34 $17.24 $35,860 1.2 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 39,000 0.54% $11.88 $12.42 $25,820 1.0 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 16,210 0.22% $16.29 $17.40 $36,190 1.2 %
43-9031 Desktop Publishers 2,850 0.04% $17.03 $18.45 $38,380 3.1 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 2,770 0.04% $14.33 $15.01 $31,210 2.4 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 26,540 0.37% $10.74 $11.51 $23,930 1.3 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 244,170 3.37% $11.37 $12.18 $25,330 0.5 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 5,830 0.08% $12.64 $13.16 $27,380 1.0 %
43-9081 Proofreaders and Copy Markers 2,230 0.03% $15.47 $16.77 $34,890 2.3 %
43-9111 Statistical Assistants 2,720 0.04% $16.56 $16.98 $35,310 3.0 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 12,900 0.18% $13.86 $14.69 $30,550 2.0 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 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)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 5,700 0.08% $9.57 $10.99 $22,860 3.9 %
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 230 (7) $20.40 $21.35 $44,400 6.8 %
45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors 350 (7) $16.10 $17.11 $35,590 4.9 %
45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 110 (7) $12.23 $13.24 $27,530 3.1 %
45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 100 (7) $9.80 $10.56 $21,970 5.3 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 3,550 0.05% $8.45 $9.21 $19,160 5.2 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 870 0.01% $10.90 $11.00 $22,880 2.6 %
45-2099 Agricultural Workers, All Other 300 (7) $10.14 $12.31 $25,600 8.0 %
45-4011 Forest and Conservation Workers 70 (7) $12.96 $13.30 $27,670 6.3 %
 
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 61,690 0.85% $20.71 $22.03 $45,810 1.0 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 4,300 0.06% $27.97 $30.16 $62,730 2.6 %
47-2011 Boilermakers 120 (7) $23.17 $23.14 $48,130 3.2 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 200 (7) $19.57 $17.73 $36,880 12.4 %
47-2022 Stonemasons (8) (8) $25.10 $24.46 $50,870 7.8 %
47-2031 Carpenters 3,160 0.04% $22.12 $22.32 $46,420 3.8 %
47-2041 Carpet Installers 50 (7) $22.60 $21.92 $45,590 5.8 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 140 (7) $16.57 $17.99 $37,420 8.3 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 5,080 0.07% $13.46 $15.54 $32,310 4.2 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 40 (7) $14.08 $15.16 $31,530 10.0 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 1,630 0.02% $17.81 $19.79 $41,160 4.2 %
47-2082 Tapers (8) (8) $16.13 $16.90 $35,140 10.5 %
47-2111 Electricians 3,430 0.05% $23.24 $24.08 $50,080 2.3 %
47-2131 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall (8) (8) $17.13 $17.92 $37,280 7.3 %
47-2132 Insulation Workers, Mechanical 30 (7) $17.12 $19.87 $41,330 8.5 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 1,520 0.02% $14.45 $16.14 $33,580 6.0 %
47-2142 Paperhangers 1,560 0.02% $14.84 $15.00 $31,200 3.7 %
47-2151 Pipelayers 140 (7) $17.14 $18.60 $38,700 9.7 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 1,500 0.02% $21.81 $22.58 $46,970 5.4 %
47-2181 Roofers (8) (8) $31.99 $27.65 $57,520 25.5 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 590 0.01% $19.68 $20.86 $43,380 3.4 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 860 0.01% $18.88 $18.99 $39,490 7.1 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 120 (7) $13.87 $14.96 $31,120 7.1 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 150 (7) $15.80 $15.05 $31,300 5.5 %
47-3014 Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 30 (7) $9.91 $11.03 $22,950 14.3 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 130 (7) $13.92 $14.13 $29,390 8.6 %
47-3019 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other 670 0.01% $12.57 $13.22 $27,510 4.6 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 31,100 0.43% $22.44 $23.61 $49,120 1.2 %
47-4021 Elevator Installers and Repairers (8) (8) $35.72 $35.06 $72,930 4.4 %
47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 1,260 0.02% $20.76 $21.50 $44,730 3.5 %
47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other 1,110 0.02% $13.88 $15.42 $32,060 3.5 %
47-5012 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 120 (7) $15.35 $16.26 $33,810 8.8 %
47-5021 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas 1,250 0.02% $15.91 $16.43 $34,170 1.8 %
47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 260 (7) $13.77 $13.32 $27,710 12.3 %
47-5081 Helpers--Extraction Workers 180 (7) $11.92 $12.80 $26,630 4.8 %
47-5099 Extraction Workers, All Other 80 (7) $18.40 $18.01 $37,450 6.8 %
 
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 70,290 0.97% $20.03 $20.69 $43,030 1.0 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 4,440 0.06% $28.88 $29.86 $62,100 1.4 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 11,960 0.17% $19.46 $19.81 $41,210 2.4 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 5,230 0.07% $25.50 $25.40 $52,830 2.7 %
49-2091 Avionics Technicians 530 0.01% $24.56 $22.80 $47,420 2.7 %
49-2093 Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment 160 (7) $23.10 $22.29 $46,370 5.1 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 3,320 0.05% $22.94 $23.04 $47,920 3.3 %
49-2095 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay (8) (8) $27.18 $27.47 $57,150 4.3 %
49-2096 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles 30 (7) $18.84 $18.94 $39,390 9.3 %
49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 200 (7) $16.52 $16.77 $34,890 7.5 %
49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 1,800 0.02% $21.36 $21.27 $44,230 2.8 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 40 (7) $18.51 $17.93 $37,300 4.8 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 1,900 0.03% $21.84 $21.28 $44,260 3.5 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (8) (8) $21.99 $21.08 $43,850 4.8 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 690 0.01% $19.66 $20.68 $43,020 3.9 %
49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 80 (7) $11.50 $11.48 $23,890 10.2 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 430 0.01% $15.92 $17.52 $36,440 4.2 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 1,230 0.02% $19.38 $21.01 $43,700 4.1 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 2,360 0.03% $21.26 $21.61 $44,950 2.0 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 21,550 0.30% $18.19 $18.96 $39,430 2.2 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 1,070 0.01% $17.65 $19.50 $40,560 3.3 %
49-9044 Millwrights 480 0.01% $19.34 $20.29 $42,200 3.3 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 4,000 0.06% $20.41 $21.74 $45,220 4.7 %
49-9061 Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers (8) (8) $15.52 $13.87 $28,860 13.2 %
49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers 140 (7) $19.86 $20.21 $42,040 5.6 %
49-9069 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other 550 0.01% $18.27 $20.92 $43,500 9.5 %
49-9092 Commercial Divers (8) (8) $16.92 $21.04 $43,750 11.6 %
49-9094 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 40 (7) $24.80 $24.09 $50,110 3.2 %
49-9096 Riggers 150 (7) $21.80 $21.69 $45,120 5.2 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 2,360 0.03% $11.67 $12.84 $26,710 4.3 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 2,600 0.04% $15.26 $16.41 $34,120 4.1 %
 
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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 104,750 1.45% $14.25 $16.38 $34,070 1.1 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 8,440 0.12% $25.27 $27.56 $57,320 2.2 %
51-2011 Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers 280 (7) $16.64 $15.93 $33,140 13.4 %
51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 3,610 0.05% $14.35 $15.47 $32,180 3.4 %
51-2023 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers 700 0.01% $15.43 $16.04 $33,350 3.6 %
51-2031 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers 580 0.01% $12.15 $14.10 $29,320 9.0 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 190 (7) $16.49 $17.14 $35,660 6.2 %
51-2091 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators 120 (7) $13.20 $13.46 $28,000 4.9 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 3,860 0.05% $12.24 $13.54 $28,170 3.0 %
51-2093 Timing Device Assemblers, Adjusters, and Calibrators 110 (7) $22.50 $21.19 $44,080 9.1 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 5,020 0.07% $13.41 $15.55 $32,340 4.5 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (8) (8) $9.67 $9.89 $20,570 2.5 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 160 (7) $13.96 $14.79 $30,760 4.0 %
51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 550 0.01% $15.32 $16.53 $34,380 4.7 %
51-4012 Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers 300 (7) $25.95 $27.26 $56,700 5.2 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 500 0.01% $11.28 $12.05 $25,070 6.6 %
51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 50 (7) $15.45 $15.06 $31,310 4.9 %
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 290 (7) $12.99 $15.86 $33,000 12.5 %
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 200 (7) $20.25 $19.82 $41,230 5.2 %
51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 80 (7) $17.29 $17.68 $36,770 10.1 %
51-4041 Machinists 4,060 0.06% $19.62 $20.26 $42,150 2.1 %
51-4061 Model Makers, Metal and Plastic 690 0.01% $19.12 $21.47 $44,650 11.2 %
51-4062 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 30 (7) $19.62 $18.33 $38,130 9.0 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 270 (7) $15.43 $16.97 $35,300 16.9 %
51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 140 (7) $14.41 $17.64 $36,680 8.3 %
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 530 0.01% $21.77 $21.57 $44,860 5.0 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 2,660 0.04% $17.90 $18.48 $38,430 4.5 %
51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) (8) $16.88 $17.00 $35,360 3.6 %
51-4191 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 (7) $12.35 $13.96 $29,030 3.0 %
51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other 220 (7) $16.05 $18.64 $38,760 9.3 %
51-5011 Bindery Workers 1,810 0.02% $11.21 $12.07 $25,100 4.6 %
51-5012 Bookbinders 50 (7) $10.45 $11.05 $22,980 4.7 %
51-5021 Job Printers 2,750 0.04% $13.36 $15.11 $31,420 3.5 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 2,280 0.03% $16.23 $16.79 $34,930 2.5 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 10,840 0.15% $11.94 $13.39 $27,840 2.5 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 110 (7) $10.37 $11.32 $23,560 5.5 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (8) (8) $7.37 $8.38 $17,430 4.0 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 1,520 0.02% $9.48 $10.49 $21,820 3.6 %
51-6051 Sewers, Hand (8) (8) $10.69 $10.62 $22,090 4.1 %
51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 460 0.01% $9.61 $10.59 $22,030 7.3 %
51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 170 (7) $11.20 $11.17 $23,240 4.2 %
51-6063 Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) (8) $13.30 $13.35 $27,770 12.8 %
51-6092 Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 160 (7) $18.95 $19.61 $40,780 22.4 %
51-6093 Upholsterers (8) (8) $12.25 $12.75 $26,510 7.9 %
51-6099 Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 270 (7) $8.28 $8.44 $17,560 5.2 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 370 0.01% $12.64 $13.46 $28,000 9.6 %
51-7031 Model Makers, Wood 60 (7) $22.30 $22.22 $46,220 12.0 %
51-7099 Woodworkers, All Other 70 (7) $15.11 $17.10 $35,560 12.7 %
51-8013 Power Plant Operators 210 (7) $23.35 $23.51 $48,900 10.0 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 620 0.01% $26.24 $26.73 $55,610 1.7 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 700 0.01% $18.27 $18.96 $39,440 4.2 %
51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers 300 (7) $24.06 $22.88 $47,590 7.2 %
51-8099 Plant and System Operators, All Other 170 (7) $17.47 $18.61 $38,710 9.3 %
51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 620 0.01% $19.53 $19.51 $40,580 4.0 %
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 290 (7) $18.80 $17.58 $36,570 2.3 %
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 180 (7) $15.54 $15.25 $31,710 7.1 %
51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (8) (8) $9.85 $11.43 $23,770 19.0 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) (8) $14.22 $14.57 $30,300 6.9 %
51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 170 (7) $12.77 $12.69 $26,400 6.7 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 140 (7) $12.17 $12.40 $25,790 5.6 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 90 (7) $13.17 $14.37 $29,880 5.5 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 22,680 0.31% $14.87 $16.39 $34,100 1.5 %
51-9071 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (8) (8) $11.17 $12.00 $24,950 6.1 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 640 0.01% $11.94 $13.08 $27,200 4.6 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 300 (7) $12.31 $14.36 $29,860 4.5 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 390 0.01% $24.26 $23.13 $48,110 3.6 %
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 1,570 0.02% $14.35 $16.41 $34,140 14.1 %
51-9131 Photographic Process Workers 5,990 0.08% $11.88 $13.69 $28,480 3.8 %
51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 2,020 0.03% $9.75 $10.76 $22,370 3.7 %
51-9141 Semiconductor Processors 310 (7) $15.28 $16.04 $33,370 7.9 %
51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders (8) (8) $9.34 $9.79 $20,370 5.9 %
51-9194 Etchers and Engravers 610 0.01% $8.52 $9.87 $20,520 8.0 %
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 440 0.01% $12.55 $12.87 $26,760 9.4 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 3,150 0.04% $9.86 $10.38 $21,600 2.5 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 5,800 0.08% $13.19 $15.34 $31,900 3.8 %
 
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 55,670 0.77% $11.69 $13.74 $28,570 1.5 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 1,450 0.02% $20.26 $21.77 $45,270 1.8 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 1,080 0.01% $22.10 $24.31 $50,570 2.7 %
53-2011 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (8) (8) (4) (4) (9) (9)
53-2012 Commercial Pilots 540 0.01% (4) (4) $64,870 4.2 %
53-2021 Air Traffic Controllers 40 (7) $24.83 $27.34 $56,870 9.5 %
53-2022 Airfield Operations Specialists 90 (7) $21.64 $22.31 $46,400 5.3 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 990 0.01% $12.81 $14.99 $31,170 11.3 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 3,360 0.05% $17.45 $18.56 $38,600 3.8 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 7,670 0.11% $12.52 $13.66 $28,410 2.3 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 680 0.01% $16.31 $16.55 $34,430 3.9 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 790 0.01% $19.96 $19.10 $39,720 9.3 %
53-5011 Sailors and Marine Oilers 380 0.01% $15.59 $16.13 $33,540 5.1 %
53-5021 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 250 (7) $22.41 $25.89 $53,850 8.1 %
53-5031 Ship Engineers 120 (7) $24.73 $25.76 $53,590 3.1 %
53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants (8) (8) $7.45 $8.04 $16,710 5.5 %
53-6041 Traffic Technicians 320 (7) $12.48 $15.67 $32,590 9.9 %
53-6051 Transportation Inspectors 460 0.01% $19.52 $20.56 $42,770 13.4 %
53-6099 Transportation Workers, All Other 110 (7) $16.45 $19.16 $39,840 10.2 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 140 (7) $9.08 $12.37 $25,740 14.8 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 70 (7) $18.98 $19.20 $39,950 4.0 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 430 0.01% $14.06 $16.89 $35,130 10.8 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 2,790 0.04% $12.50 $13.25 $27,550 2.4 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 290 (7) $11.07 $13.03 $27,090 6.9 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 25,550 0.35% $10.66 $11.74 $24,420 1.4 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 670 0.01% $9.67 $10.39 $21,620 3.4 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 5,840 0.08% $8.55 $9.92 $20,640 2.9 %
53-7072 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers 40 (7) $24.66 $23.91 $49,730 7.1 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other (8) (8) $10.11 $13.18 $27,420 9.0 %

About May 2006 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 $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.

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

(8) Estimates not released.

(9) Wage data for this occupation were removed because of reporting errors. Data are being corrected and revised wage estimates will be posted as soon as possible.



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Last Modified Date: September 26, 2008