May 2006 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

NAICS 423500 - Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers

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 423500 - Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers.

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 423500 - Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers is part of: NAICS 423000 - Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods.

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NAICS 423500 - Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers

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 127,120 100.00% $16.29 $21.21 $44,120 1.0 %
 
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 7,150 5.62% $46.02 $54.14 $112,620 1.5 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 590 0.46% (5) $77.50 $161,190 2.5 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 3,660 2.88% $49.58 $56.68 $117,890 1.9 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 40 0.03% $44.20 $46.30 $96,300 4.4 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 1,110 0.87% $47.80 $54.52 $113,410 3.7 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 260 0.20% $33.24 $34.67 $72,100 3.5 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 160 0.13% $44.21 $44.59 $92,750 2.9 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 240 0.19% $46.19 $53.55 $111,380 6.8 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 50 0.04% $28.25 $30.82 $64,100 4.5 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 40 0.03% $37.29 $42.33 $88,040 6.1 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 170 0.13% $35.72 $42.60 $88,610 8.5 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 280 0.22% $39.41 $42.39 $88,180 5.2 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 420 0.33% $30.73 $35.79 $74,440 5.9 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 80 0.06% $37.90 $41.35 $86,000 8.2 %
 
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 4,750 3.74% $26.18 $30.42 $63,270 4.6 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 1,150 0.90% $24.30 $32.01 $66,570 10.5 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 970 0.76% $23.31 $26.57 $55,270 2.3 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation (8) (8) $25.46 $25.80 $53,670 5.7 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 220 0.17% $26.94 $26.72 $55,580 3.5 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 40 0.03% $22.35 $23.33 $48,520 5.3 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 50 0.04% $23.56 $26.09 $54,270 4.6 %
13-1081 Logisticians 90 0.07% $29.43 $33.31 $69,290 18.6 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 460 0.36% $27.43 $32.61 $67,830 17.8 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 1,460 1.15% $29.11 $32.68 $67,970 4.4 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts (8) (8) $29.93 $30.12 $62,660 5.9 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 50 0.04% $24.69 $26.46 $55,050 2.4 %
 
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 880 0.69% $27.00 $27.80 $57,820 2.4 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 220 0.17% $24.32 $25.79 $53,640 3.0 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 170 0.13% $20.38 $21.01 $43,710 2.7 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 170 0.13% $33.77 $33.34 $69,340 3.5 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 170 0.13% $28.53 $29.25 $60,840 2.3 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 50 0.04% $30.58 $30.54 $63,530 3.4 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 50 0.04% $25.79 $27.38 $56,940 4.3 %
 
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 810 0.64% $25.10 $27.37 $56,930 3.4 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 40 0.03% $27.95 $33.00 $68,640 15.6 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 160 0.13% $27.41 $28.53 $59,350 5.8 %
17-2131 Materials Engineers 120 0.09% $30.71 $34.58 $71,930 11.5 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 70 0.06% $32.13 $36.28 $75,460 6.6 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 40 0.03% $27.73 $27.23 $56,640 5.4 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 70 0.06% $20.45 $20.68 $43,010 2.5 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 170 0.13% $18.75 $19.85 $41,300 7.5 %
17-3019 Drafters, All Other 30 0.02% $20.30 $19.67 $40,910 4.0 %
 
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 110 0.09% $39.34 $41.93 $87,210 18.0 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts (8) (8) $43.18 $42.33 $88,050 18.3 %
 
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 70 0.06% $21.68 $22.24 $46,270 7.6 %
 
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 (8) (8) $6.86 $7.93 $16,490 5.9 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 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)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 390 0.31% $10.05 $10.35 $21,520 2.0 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 390 0.31% $10.02 $10.31 $21,450 2.0 %
 
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 24,140 18.99% $26.34 $31.70 $65,930 1.9 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 160 0.13% $20.37 $24.49 $50,950 7.2 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 1,570 1.24% $38.24 $43.90 $91,310 3.1 %
41-2011 Cashiers 30 0.02% $7.99 $8.21 $17,080 7.6 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 220 0.17% $14.32 $14.72 $30,620 5.0 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 240 0.19% $12.86 $13.93 $28,980 5.1 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 380 0.30% $15.75 $17.23 $35,840 8.0 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 90 0.07% $28.94 $24.48 $50,920 18.8 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 1,710 1.35% $28.42 $34.74 $72,270 6.2 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 18,660 14.68% $26.11 $31.46 $65,440 2.3 %
41-9031 Sales Engineers 380 0.30% $36.33 $37.44 $77,880 7.2 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 160 0.13% $17.44 $19.33 $40,210 6.9 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other (8) (8) $23.77 $24.43 $50,810 3.5 %
 
Office and Administrative 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)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 26,180 20.59% $14.45 $15.49 $32,220 1.1 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,430 1.12% $23.11 $24.26 $50,470 1.6 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 70 0.06% $12.16 $12.12 $25,210 4.8 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 680 0.53% $16.56 $17.37 $36,130 2.7 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 1,100 0.87% $14.70 $15.24 $31,710 1.8 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,950 2.32% $15.51 $16.21 $33,720 1.6 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 70 0.06% $13.78 $14.49 $30,140 4.8 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 50 0.04% $15.78 $15.59 $32,420 3.8 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 220 0.17% $17.62 $19.39 $40,320 4.6 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 2,290 1.80% $17.55 $18.53 $38,530 2.7 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 1,270 1.00% $14.28 $14.96 $31,130 2.2 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 40 0.03% $14.79 $15.00 $31,190 4.1 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,020 0.80% $12.18 $12.44 $25,870 1.4 %
43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 70 0.06% $14.19 $15.29 $31,810 6.9 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 50 0.04% $15.26 $15.93 $33,130 4.5 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 1,070 0.84% $18.62 $19.39 $40,340 3.0 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 4,460 3.51% $13.35 $13.96 $29,030 3.1 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 2,430 1.91% $12.28 $12.72 $26,460 2.1 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 220 0.17% $15.48 $16.14 $33,580 3.0 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,210 0.95% $18.30 $18.77 $39,040 2.4 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,670 1.31% $12.38 $13.01 $27,070 3.4 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 70 0.06% $17.30 $17.87 $37,160 3.9 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 220 0.17% $14.14 $13.93 $28,970 2.4 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 3,320 2.61% $12.20 $12.51 $26,010 1.9 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 130 0.10% $14.42 $17.53 $36,460 13.0 %
 
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 750 0.59% $15.60 $17.59 $36,580 5.2 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 90 0.07% $23.67 $27.29 $56,770 11.5 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 120 0.09% $13.99 $13.82 $28,750 9.1 %
47-2111 Electricians (8) (8) $23.91 $25.58 $53,210 8.1 %
47-2171 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers (8) (8) $23.62 $21.87 $45,480 5.9 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 70 0.06% $14.18 $14.85 $30,890 4.9 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 70 0.06% $15.90 $15.78 $32,820 2.6 %
 
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 2,740 2.16% $16.97 $17.90 $37,240 1.2 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 250 0.20% $24.98 $26.10 $54,300 3.1 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (8) (8) $16.36 $18.77 $39,040 10.7 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 110 0.09% $15.25 $16.40 $34,120 5.3 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 100 0.08% $16.22 $16.62 $34,560 3.0 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 360 0.28% $16.66 $17.55 $36,500 4.6 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,350 1.06% $17.24 $17.63 $36,660 1.3 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 160 0.13% $16.83 $17.73 $36,890 3.7 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 210 0.17% $12.01 $12.69 $26,400 2.8 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 60 0.05% $16.59 $17.05 $35,470 7.8 %
 
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 26,090 20.52% $14.39 $15.52 $32,270 0.9 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 2,580 2.03% $23.33 $24.98 $51,960 1.3 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 600 0.47% $13.85 $14.76 $30,700 4.9 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 2,440 1.92% $12.60 $13.26 $27,580 2.5 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 130 0.10% $11.80 $12.20 $25,370 5.2 %
51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 190 0.15% $16.05 $15.98 $33,240 3.9 %
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 120 0.09% $13.64 $14.01 $29,140 6.4 %
51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 430 0.34% $14.50 $14.49 $30,140 7.2 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 4,300 3.38% $13.93 $14.25 $29,630 1.6 %
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 130 0.10% $11.51 $12.08 $25,130 4.8 %
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 120 0.09% $13.54 $13.50 $28,080 2.8 %
51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (8) (8) $14.37 $15.04 $31,290 3.4 %
51-4041 Machinists 4,460 3.51% $14.98 $15.55 $32,350 1.4 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (8) (8) $11.30 $11.75 $24,450 12.3 %
51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 450 0.35% $14.17 $14.92 $31,030 3.9 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 3,850 3.03% $14.22 $15.11 $31,430 2.5 %
51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 220 0.17% $13.62 $13.74 $28,580 3.4 %
51-4191 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 170 0.13% $14.79 $15.60 $32,440 5.7 %
51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other 670 0.53% $16.74 $16.75 $34,840 4.2 %
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood (8) (8) $12.62 $12.83 $26,680 3.3 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 490 0.39% $12.08 $12.64 $26,300 3.2 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 770 0.61% $15.04 $16.32 $33,940 2.6 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 2,030 1.60% $12.95 $13.60 $28,300 4.7 %
51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 50 0.04% $13.75 $14.14 $29,400 6.6 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 560 0.44% $11.18 $11.31 $23,520 3.0 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other (8) (8) $11.59 $12.79 $26,600 6.0 %
 
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 32,980 25.94% $13.37 $14.15 $29,440 0.7 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 1,200 0.94% $20.81 $22.30 $46,390 2.3 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 950 0.75% $21.75 $23.57 $49,030 2.7 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 170 0.13% $13.43 $13.44 $27,940 7.3 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 6,490 5.11% $15.89 $16.23 $33,770 0.9 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 2,480 1.95% $12.85 $13.28 $27,620 1.8 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 600 0.47% $13.33 $13.14 $27,330 2.0 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 820 0.65% $15.15 $16.53 $34,390 2.8 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 4,920 3.87% $12.94 $13.44 $27,960 1.2 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 90 0.07% $12.48 $13.51 $28,100 15.6 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 14,310 11.26% $11.97 $12.36 $25,700 1.1 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 50 0.04% $12.56 $12.75 $26,520 5.8 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 870 0.68% $11.07 $11.83 $24,620 2.9 %

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.

(5) This wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.

(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