May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Mother Lode Region of California 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 Mother Lode Region of California 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).

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Major Occupational Groups in Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area (Note--clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group):

All Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 45,260 $14.50 $18.08 $37,610 2.6 %
 
Management Occupations
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 1,750 $33.03 $35.97 $74,810 2.2 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 70 $48.81 $51.30 $106,710 4.3 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 600 $37.06 $40.79 $84,850 3.0 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 50 $29.18 $41.60 $86,520 19.3 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 50 $35.53 $33.47 $69,630 4.5 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 110 $32.07 $36.86 $76,660 7.8 %
11-9021 Construction Managers (8) $41.16 $40.86 $84,990 14.4 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 100 (4) (4) $75,960 3.4 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 40 $18.54 $17.35 $36,100 5.6 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 80 $36.64 $39.03 $81,190 4.4 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 50 $25.89 $25.69 $53,430 1.7 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 70 $16.38 $18.36 $38,190 7.2 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 100 $21.36 $23.51 $48,900 3.2 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 70 $38.06 $37.32 $77,630 2.8 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
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 1,600 $24.13 $25.76 $53,570 2.4 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 30 $20.28 $22.04 $45,840 5.1 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 90 $24.32 $25.20 $52,430 2.8 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 60 $14.68 $16.79 $34,930 11.4 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists (8) $21.63 $23.55 $48,980 2.2 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 30 $23.00 $24.42 $50,800 4.6 %
13-1111 Management Analysts (8) $32.15 $32.59 $67,790 2.8 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 700 $24.62 $26.12 $54,320 2.8 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 140 $23.19 $24.06 $50,040 4.4 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 90 $21.18 $27.22 $56,610 11.5 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations
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 310 $21.93 $24.57 $51,100 4.5 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications (8) $23.04 $32.45 $67,500 22.4 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 90 $13.58 $14.27 $29,690 4.2 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 40 $24.73 $26.09 $54,280 4.7 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 40 $24.01 $25.15 $52,320 3.1 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 40 $25.03 $23.21 $48,270 1.7 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
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 500 $29.38 $31.94 $66,440 6.3 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 90 $36.42 $36.37 $75,650 2.7 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers (8) $33.63 $35.45 $73,740 11.4 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 70 $18.43 $19.84 $41,270 7.1 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
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 740 $17.52 $21.43 $44,560 6.5 %
19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 80 $14.69 $19.12 $39,780 1.8 %
19-1032 Foresters 30 $28.45 $29.72 $61,820 2.5 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 30 $33.46 $39.24 $81,620 5.2 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 110 $13.99 $14.25 $29,630 2.8 %
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 280 $14.91 $16.01 $33,310 1.9 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
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 960 $17.86 $22.65 $47,110 8.6 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 40 $22.79 $22.53 $46,860 3.2 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 290 $17.15 $22.91 $47,650 3.1 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 40 $14.03 $15.70 $32,660 8.8 %
21-1091 Health Educators 50 $13.78 $14.70 $30,570 2.5 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 150 $42.58 $39.07 $81,260 2.3 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 130 $11.63 $12.17 $25,300 1.7 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 60 $17.83 $18.54 $38,570 7.6 %
 
Legal Occupations
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 160 $25.55 $29.06 $60,450 5.1 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 30 $16.37 $18.06 $37,570 3.4 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
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 2,770 $21.06 $20.85 $43,360 3.9 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 60 $16.26 $15.70 $32,660 11.2 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 90 (4) (4) $44,570 4.5 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 890 (4) (4) $53,210 3.0 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 350 (4) (4) $51,680 5.8 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 240 (4) (4) $53,380 3.7 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School (8) (4) (4) $51,600 4.7 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 40 (4) (4) $49,120 7.5 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 80 $19.86 $19.82 $41,230 4.4 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 100 $12.96 $13.23 $27,530 3.3 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 720 (4) (4) $23,010 2.2 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
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 370 $15.83 $17.94 $37,310 5.3 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 40 $18.59 $16.58 $34,480 7.3 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 70 (4) (4) $30,240 3.7 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 30 $17.37 $19.55 $40,670 3.3 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
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 2,180 $29.34 $34.04 $70,810 7.9 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 80 $54.07 $53.12 $110,490 3.1 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 50 $54.10 $48.43 $100,730 17.8 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (8) (5) (5) (5) 13.6 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 790 $31.35 $31.50 $65,530 1.7 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 50 $34.02 $35.64 $74,130 2.9 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 50 $26.67 $26.93 $56,010 1.9 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 30 $33.29 $33.53 $69,730 2.5 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 80 $44.15 $44.54 $92,650 4.6 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 50 $26.84 $27.56 $57,320 1.8 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (8) $13.73 $13.81 $28,730 5.4 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 100 $15.36 $15.65 $32,560 1.8 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists (8) $20.03 $19.70 $40,970 5.1 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 50 $13.71 $14.47 $30,100 4.2 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 200 $19.79 $19.54 $40,640 1.7 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 80 $14.32 $14.85 $30,890 2.2 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
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 1,300 $12.26 $13.37 $27,810 2.9 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 120 $9.40 $10.01 $20,810 3.7 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 450 $10.99 $11.33 $23,570 2.3 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 180 $15.04 $15.60 $32,450 7.7 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 270 $13.04 $16.21 $33,710 3.1 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 40 $16.07 $16.99 $35,340 3.9 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 30 $10.29 $10.50 $21,830 6.8 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 60 $8.59 $9.28 $19,310 5.4 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 50 $14.99 $14.68 $30,530 2.6 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
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 2,850 $30.02 $27.07 $56,300 6.0 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 40 $33.94 $34.22 $71,180 4.9 %
33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 150 $28.41 $29.13 $60,580 1.9 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 60 $23.69 $22.98 $47,800 7.1 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 220 $15.20 $20.85 $43,360 5.1 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 1,080 (8) (8) (8) (8)
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 50 $27.89 $27.58 $57,360 3.7 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 380 $24.58 $27.56 $57,330 2.2 %
33-9032 Security Guards 260 $11.04 $12.13 $25,230 4.9 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 240 $16.54 $17.46 $36,310 2.6 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
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 4,550 $8.17 $9.14 $19,010 1.6 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 60 $18.19 $17.87 $37,170 5.8 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 280 $13.21 $13.75 $28,600 3.2 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 320 $7.92 $7.94 $16,510 2.1 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 140 $11.18 $11.71 $24,360 2.6 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 320 $11.43 $11.85 $24,650 3.3 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 160 $10.54 $11.02 $22,920 11.2 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 260 $8.69 $9.18 $19,090 2.5 %
35-3011 Bartenders 170 $8.50 $8.81 $18,320 3.9 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 760 $7.87 $8.44 $17,560 2.8 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 240 $7.58 $9.61 $19,980 7.4 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 840 $7.58 $7.68 $15,980 2.0 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 420 $7.52 $7.63 $15,870 3.0 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 330 $7.75 $7.86 $16,360 2.5 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 170 $7.90 $7.96 $16,550 2.3 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
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 1,740 $10.25 $11.34 $23,580 2.6 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 90 $13.37 $14.62 $30,410 3.8 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 40 $20.86 $21.35 $44,410 3.5 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 750 $10.64 $11.51 $23,930 3.4 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 430 $8.29 $8.59 $17,870 3.2 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 110 $13.70 $13.82 $28,740 7.4 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 300 $10.37 $11.02 $22,920 3.1 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
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 1,470 $9.34 $10.94 $22,750 1.7 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 120 $15.27 $18.08 $37,600 12.8 %
39-3011 Gaming Dealers 60 $8.02 $7.90 $16,430 3.0 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 40 $8.47 $9.08 $18,880 4.4 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 120 $8.81 $8.89 $18,480 2.6 %
39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts (8) $7.87 $8.03 $16,700 6.2 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 310 $9.24 $9.84 $20,470 2.9 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 120 $9.78 $9.71 $20,200 2.0 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 90 $11.11 $14.08 $29,280 16.2 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 140 $10.12 $11.88 $24,700 5.1 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
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 4,380 $10.00 $12.72 $26,460 2.9 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 360 $15.47 $16.52 $34,360 3.2 %
41-2011 Cashiers 1,710 $8.73 $9.74 $20,260 2.3 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 170 $10.06 $11.09 $23,060 5.5 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 70 $11.97 $13.23 $27,530 7.1 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 1,370 $9.48 $10.66 $22,170 2.6 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 80 $17.70 $20.19 $42,000 18.0 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 120 $19.14 $18.36 $38,190 7.0 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 160 $34.41 $34.96 $72,710 8.4 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 40 $18.34 $16.85 $35,050 10.2 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
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 7,700 $13.37 $14.18 $29,500 1.3 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 510 $20.69 $20.71 $43,080 1.8 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 40 $11.54 $11.54 $24,010 7.1 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 80 $13.27 $13.67 $28,430 3.3 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 140 $12.22 $12.40 $25,790 3.7 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 770 $14.66 $15.21 $31,630 2.2 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 50 $16.42 $16.57 $34,460 4.4 %
43-3071 Tellers 150 $11.69 $11.66 $24,260 5.0 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 180 $14.37 $14.79 $30,770 5.6 %
43-4071 File Clerks 70 $8.43 $9.87 $20,530 3.7 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 190 $9.97 $10.30 $21,410 6.1 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 40 $10.75 $11.05 $22,990 5.4 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 60 $17.35 $16.72 $34,770 6.3 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 140 $10.40 $14.80 $30,790 3.7 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 70 $19.99 $19.20 $39,930 2.0 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 330 $11.57 $11.75 $24,430 3.2 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 140 $14.14 $14.35 $29,850 2.4 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 40 $14.88 $13.39 $27,850 13.7 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers (8) $20.18 $19.45 $40,450 9.4 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 70 $14.31 $13.55 $28,190 7.6 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 90 $20.74 $20.28 $42,190 2.1 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 100 $19.46 $19.70 $40,980 1.7 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 40 $10.81 $12.21 $25,400 1.6 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 40 $16.48 $16.31 $33,920 3.9 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 160 $12.54 $13.47 $28,020 3.9 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 380 $11.36 $12.36 $25,710 3.1 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 30 $13.98 $14.74 $30,660 9.0 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 550 $16.40 $17.22 $35,830 2.8 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 70 $14.12 $14.78 $30,740 6.8 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 320 $12.47 $13.07 $27,190 5.7 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 660 $11.92 $12.64 $26,300 4.1 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 50 $10.16 $11.63 $24,180 4.2 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 170 $14.23 $14.98 $31,150 1.8 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 40 $16.12 $16.44 $34,190 6.8 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,200 $11.10 $11.56 $24,050 2.5 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
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)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 440 $10.93 $12.50 $26,010 9.1 %
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 40 $21.43 $21.95 $45,650 7.2 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 220 $7.34 $8.22 $17,110 5.2 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 50 $14.52 $14.23 $29,590 3.8 %
45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators 110 $16.86 $16.92 $35,200 5.3 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
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 3,310 $19.33 $20.16 $41,930 2.6 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 170 $30.62 $30.50 $63,450 3.7 %
47-2031 Carpenters 820 $23.80 $23.00 $47,850 5.0 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 80 $16.90 $19.03 $39,590 3.9 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 860 $12.77 $13.66 $28,410 4.5 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 270 $22.01 $23.14 $48,130 6.6 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 80 $21.28 $21.86 $45,460 5.5 %
47-2111 Electricians 220 $30.26 $29.59 $61,550 5.9 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 60 $12.87 $14.90 $30,980 13.3 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 100 $21.61 $21.25 $44,190 6.3 %
47-2161 Plasterers and Stucco Masons 110 $16.62 $18.13 $37,720 11.4 %
47-2181 Roofers 60 $20.63 $19.96 $41,520 4.4 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 70 $16.82 $17.29 $35,970 4.1 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 30 $24.89 $24.51 $50,980 4.1 %
47-5021 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas 40 $21.66 $24.34 $50,630 13.6 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
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 2,050 $17.40 $18.29 $38,050 2.9 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 100 $23.31 $25.50 $53,030 3.0 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 50 $28.18 $27.56 $57,310 5.3 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 50 $20.48 $20.83 $43,320 4.4 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 280 $17.95 $18.14 $37,740 5.8 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 70 $18.83 $19.43 $40,410 6.7 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 60 $21.18 $21.02 $43,720 2.1 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 40 $9.86 $9.88 $20,540 5.7 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 30 $14.95 $15.27 $31,770 3.1 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (8) $16.72 $16.98 $35,310 3.1 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 740 $14.92 $15.86 $32,990 2.8 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 30 $22.21 $20.82 $43,300 4.9 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 80 $26.34 $25.93 $53,940 4.0 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (8) $10.61 $10.65 $22,140 7.2 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 30 $29.72 $24.68 $51,340 6.9 %
 
Production Occupations
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 1,780 $15.57 $16.51 $34,330 3.1 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 130 $21.45 $22.96 $47,760 2.8 %
51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers (8) $16.64 $16.21 $33,720 10.8 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 170 $9.82 $10.30 $21,420 3.9 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 90 $18.38 $17.79 $37,010 3.7 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers (8) $9.00 $9.95 $20,690 8.6 %
51-4041 Machinists 120 $15.98 $18.15 $37,750 17.3 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 30 $8.07 $8.61 $17,910 4.2 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 50 $12.91 $13.13 $27,320 4.3 %
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood (8) $16.03 $16.32 $33,940 8.7 %
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 90 $13.80 $13.71 $28,510 5.9 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 40 $28.57 $27.95 $58,130 2.9 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 220 $18.28 $20.26 $42,140 3.3 %
51-8099 Plant and System Operators, All Other 50 $24.11 $25.52 $53,070 8.8 %
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $16.78 $18.39 $38,250 7.2 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 50 $17.51 $20.62 $42,890 9.6 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 60 $9.43 $11.82 $24,580 10.0 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 70 $15.27 $13.77 $28,640 5.8 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
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 2,360 $13.30 $14.30 $29,750 3.1 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 50 $23.80 $25.33 $52,690 6.6 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 70 $22.08 $22.61 $47,040 5.3 %
53-3011 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians (8) $7.15 $7.26 $15,100 7.6 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School (8) $15.48 $15.11 $31,440 5.0 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 50 $13.49 $13.42 $27,910 4.8 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 400 $16.49 $17.16 $35,680 3.7 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 200 $13.16 $12.91 $26,860 6.5 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 80 $9.45 $10.01 $20,820 5.5 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 50 $8.36 $11.41 $23,730 9.4 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants (8) $7.35 $8.53 $17,740 13.6 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders (8) $17.72 $17.97 $37,370 6.4 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 50 $19.72 $20.05 $41,700 5.0 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 150 $16.89 $20.74 $43,130 7.3 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 40 $7.99 $8.22 $17,100 4.7 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 370 $11.14 $12.06 $25,070 3.7 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 200 $7.73 $7.83 $16,290 2.2 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 60 $14.74 $14.40 $29,960 17.4 %

About May 2006 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.

(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.



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Last Modified Date: September 26, 2008