May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA


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 Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, a metropolitan statistical area in Louisiana.

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 Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA (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 86,330 $12.89 $15.90 $33,080 1.9 %
 
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 4,380 $29.42 $33.50 $69,690 2.5 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 80 $60.93 $64.56 $134,290 4.6 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 2,240 $32.28 $38.19 $79,440 2.9 %
11-1031 Legislators 30 (4) (4) $14,290 7.4 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 220 $28.95 $31.77 $66,080 5.6 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 150 $20.41 $23.49 $48,850 3.1 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 50 $28.95 $30.09 $62,590 5.8 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 280 $27.47 $29.11 $60,540 8.2 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 30 $26.94 $26.79 $55,730 3.8 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 90 $32.78 $34.42 $71,600 4.4 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 50 $27.85 $28.79 $59,880 4.9 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 60 $33.09 $32.39 $67,380 7.6 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 140 $25.58 $27.32 $56,820 3.1 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 40 $41.33 $43.30 $90,050 7.1 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 200 $10.82 $12.96 $26,970 7.5 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 140 $33.07 $33.26 $69,170 5.1 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 40 $9.72 $11.59 $24,100 13.7 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 50 $19.70 $19.01 $39,550 4.0 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 190 $33.12 $31.33 $65,160 6.1 %
 
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 1,800 $18.65 $21.00 $43,690 3.2 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 40 $20.28 $21.58 $44,890 8.5 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 230 $16.37 $16.84 $35,030 4.0 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 60 $24.55 $24.53 $51,020 8.2 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 120 $17.34 $19.86 $41,310 6.0 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 70 $19.59 $19.88 $41,340 3.8 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 50 $17.11 $20.90 $43,470 8.4 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 30 $18.62 $19.55 $40,670 10.2 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 120 $15.60 $17.58 $36,560 10.9 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 70 $18.22 $19.92 $41,440 3.0 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 120 $21.28 $24.81 $51,600 11.6 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 170 $23.71 $24.23 $50,390 4.9 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 330 $21.87 $24.32 $50,590 5.2 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 120 $17.50 $20.39 $42,410 8.8 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers (8) $8.23 $11.54 $24,000 6.9 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 80 $14.72 $16.52 $34,360 6.5 %
 
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 $21.98 $22.88 $47,600 2.9 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 60 $21.22 $22.19 $46,140 4.2 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists (8) $20.53 $19.12 $39,760 8.3 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 50 $26.54 $27.26 $56,710 5.5 %
 
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 850 $26.21 $27.42 $57,030 2.4 %
17-1022 Surveyors (8) $21.07 $22.58 $46,980 5.4 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 50 $34.79 $36.94 $76,840 8.3 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 40 $27.57 $28.12 $58,490 7.1 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 160 $29.56 $31.34 $65,190 6.0 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 40 $16.69 $19.64 $40,850 7.3 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 40 $18.37 $19.82 $41,230 6.8 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 50 $20.45 $20.44 $42,510 5.4 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 40 $24.36 $26.00 $54,090 8.2 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 30 $12.61 $13.23 $27,510 4.8 %
 
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 180 $21.68 $25.19 $52,400 5.7 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 40 $15.83 $16.73 $34,810 2.8 %
 
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 950 $17.02 $17.07 $35,500 3.6 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 300 $19.46 $18.62 $38,720 7.0 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors (8) $17.92 $16.11 $33,500 4.4 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 70 $21.04 $21.11 $43,910 2.8 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 100 $17.45 $18.57 $38,630 4.2 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 220 $11.07 $12.24 $25,460 7.2 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 90 $17.23 $18.13 $37,720 4.3 %
 
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 180 $26.08 $39.89 $82,960 12.9 %
23-1011 Lawyers 110 $52.06 $56.59 $117,710 16.1 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants (8) $13.18 $15.37 $31,960 13.6 %
 
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 4,440 $17.23 $17.24 $35,870 4.7 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (8) (4) (4) $37,820 2.6 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 120 $19.72 $18.54 $38,570 5.3 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 250 (4) (4) $47,730 11.1 %
25-4021 Librarians 110 $19.45 $19.12 $39,770 3.5 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 40 $13.28 $14.06 $29,250 2.4 %
 
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 350 $11.16 $12.51 $26,030 7.0 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 70 $7.50 $8.85 $18,410 11.1 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 40 (4) (4) $28,860 6.6 %
 
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 3,960 $21.39 $25.73 $53,510 4.4 %
29-1021 Dentists, General (8) (5) $69.50 $144,570 22.2 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 40 $15.31 $16.81 $34,970 6.1 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 140 $40.34 $36.13 $75,160 3.9 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (8) (5) (5) (5) 15.2 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (8) $35.93 $61.17 $127,240 26.5 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,220 $25.13 $25.31 $52,640 2.1 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 80 $33.72 $33.85 $70,400 5.2 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists (8) $18.07 $19.18 $39,900 2.7 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 70 $18.10 $18.44 $38,360 1.9 %
29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other (8) $41.44 $45.33 $94,290 16.7 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 90 $22.80 $22.67 $47,160 1.6 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 80 $15.06 $13.53 $28,140 14.1 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 70 $26.69 $24.32 $50,580 18.3 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 100 $20.63 $20.51 $42,660 3.9 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 120 $10.73 $10.74 $22,340 3.3 %
29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 30 $17.24 $17.21 $35,790 3.0 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 60 $14.60 $14.95 $31,090 3.0 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 780 $16.48 $16.81 $34,960 4.0 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 80 $9.91 $12.18 $25,340 7.5 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 80 $13.67 $13.90 $28,920 10.5 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 90 $12.16 $13.05 $27,140 15.3 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 50 $24.07 $19.97 $41,530 15.0 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other (8) $10.72 $14.65 $30,470 23.9 %
 
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 2,020 $8.65 $9.43 $19,620 3.5 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 390 $6.83 $7.11 $14,780 4.8 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 910 $8.70 $9.52 $19,800 5.1 %
31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 60 $6.66 $7.31 $15,210 5.5 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 150 $12.47 $13.11 $27,270 5.4 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 220 $9.53 $10.24 $21,290 5.6 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 80 $8.69 $8.52 $17,710 5.7 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 90 $9.38 $9.68 $20,130 4.5 %
 
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 1,360 $12.31 $12.28 $25,540 4.8 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 110 $15.82 $16.38 $34,080 2.9 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 360 $13.08 $13.49 $28,060 4.3 %
33-9032 Security Guards 310 $6.63 $7.79 $16,210 9.7 %
33-9091 Crossing Guards 40 $7.00 $7.81 $16,250 11.8 %
 
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 6,310 $6.73 $7.77 $16,170 2.2 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 60 $10.17 $13.83 $28,770 12.5 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 510 $13.07 $13.17 $27,400 3.1 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 260 $6.43 $6.58 $13,690 3.2 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 670 $8.72 $10.27 $21,370 8.1 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 550 $7.19 $8.05 $16,750 8.6 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 210 $6.59 $6.85 $14,260 7.0 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 1,420 $6.43 $6.49 $13,500 1.8 %
35-3011 Bartenders 290 $6.70 $6.93 $14,400 3.8 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food (8) $6.59 $6.81 $14,160 4.3 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (8) $6.46 $6.48 $13,470 5.5 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,280 $6.31 $6.42 $13,360 3.0 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (8) $6.59 $6.68 $13,890 5.9 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 170 $6.51 $6.67 $13,880 3.3 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 150 $6.50 $6.75 $14,040 4.9 %
 
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 2,160 $8.02 $8.85 $18,410 3.2 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 60 $11.55 $11.97 $24,900 3.9 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 80 $13.91 $13.80 $28,710 2.3 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 920 $8.11 $8.56 $17,800 2.9 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 510 $6.49 $6.69 $13,920 3.1 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 60 $9.36 $11.67 $24,280 22.4 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 340 $8.12 $8.77 $18,240 3.9 %
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (8) $12.59 $12.62 $26,250 3.9 %
37-3019 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other (8) $14.39 $12.38 $25,740 25.1 %
 
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 1,510 $6.91 $7.89 $16,410 3.5 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 50 $14.07 $14.12 $29,370 6.3 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 110 $6.77 $7.30 $15,190 12.5 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers (8) $6.70 $6.98 $14,510 4.0 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 770 $6.65 $7.10 $14,770 4.4 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 40 $8.30 $9.13 $19,000 5.7 %
 
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 9,080 $8.77 $12.52 $26,050 3.8 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 910 $13.55 $14.20 $29,530 2.4 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 110 $27.06 $25.99 $54,050 5.2 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,950 $6.65 $7.21 $14,990 2.7 %
41-2012 Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers 40 $6.75 $6.84 $14,220 4.6 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 350 (8) (8) (8) (8)
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 160 $10.29 $11.89 $24,720 5.3 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,950 $8.19 $9.57 $19,900 3.8 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 90 $19.98 $20.34 $42,310 6.8 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 200 (8) (8) (8) (8)
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 50 (8) (8) (8) (8)
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 130 $22.66 $25.36 $52,750 12.8 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (8) $21.86 $25.77 $53,600 7.8 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 700 $20.07 $23.39 $48,660 5.8 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents (8) $24.40 $25.81 $53,680 9.4 %
 
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 11,590 $10.64 $11.73 $24,400 1.4 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 670 $14.00 $16.48 $34,280 3.1 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 120 $8.58 $8.90 $18,520 4.0 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 130 $11.47 $11.61 $24,160 2.9 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 300 $11.81 $12.28 $25,550 3.2 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,160 $12.13 $12.62 $26,240 2.0 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 130 $12.85 $13.34 $27,750 2.6 %
43-3071 Tellers 570 $9.86 $10.02 $20,840 3.6 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 770 $10.65 $12.06 $25,080 5.0 %
43-4071 File Clerks 110 $7.13 $7.44 $15,470 3.7 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 60 $7.44 $7.57 $15,750 5.6 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 150 $7.90 $8.32 $17,310 8.0 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 80 $10.82 $11.36 $23,630 4.7 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 90 $10.48 $11.37 $23,650 4.8 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 50 $13.98 $15.64 $32,520 7.1 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 810 $9.15 $9.75 $20,290 2.3 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 70 $11.15 $12.05 $25,060 3.4 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 60 $11.30 $11.70 $24,330 3.0 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 240 $17.04 $18.21 $37,880 4.7 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 50 $21.33 $20.92 $43,510 2.9 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 170 $21.13 $20.98 $43,640 2.1 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 40 $21.24 $20.45 $42,530 3.5 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 80 $17.94 $17.94 $37,310 4.4 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 380 $11.04 $11.49 $23,910 2.6 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 910 $8.44 $9.23 $19,210 2.9 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (8) $7.75 $9.68 $20,130 17.5 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 560 $14.43 $16.17 $33,630 2.8 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 60 $9.69 $9.85 $20,480 4.6 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,780 $10.03 $10.36 $21,540 1.6 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 90 $14.36 $14.54 $30,250 5.2 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 90 $9.10 $9.73 $20,240 4.1 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 40 $11.93 $11.77 $24,480 6.8 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 40 $11.65 $12.91 $26,850 10.7 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,400 $8.42 $9.51 $19,780 3.0 %
 
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 170 $8.60 $9.60 $19,980 6.5 %
45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products (8) $7.99 $8.57 $17,830 12.4 %
 
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 6,820 $15.42 $16.74 $34,810 4.1 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 550 $22.83 $25.05 $52,100 5.6 %
47-2031 Carpenters 590 $13.33 $14.20 $29,530 4.1 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 60 $8.76 $12.10 $25,170 28.3 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 710 $12.29 $12.40 $25,790 3.7 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 30 $10.26 $10.75 $22,350 6.9 %
47-2111 Electricians 370 $19.72 $20.96 $43,600 5.5 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 270 $15.91 $15.64 $32,540 1.8 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 590 $17.21 $17.79 $37,010 5.5 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (8) $16.12 $17.86 $37,150 4.9 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers (8) $18.18 $17.73 $36,880 5.8 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters (8) $8.31 $8.43 $17,530 6.6 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters (8) $9.32 $9.37 $19,480 3.5 %
47-3014 Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons (8) $7.54 $8.17 $17,000 13.8 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 200 $9.12 $9.21 $19,150 4.9 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors (8) $14.47 $14.79 $30,750 2.0 %
47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 80 $9.07 $9.48 $19,720 3.8 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 50 $8.94 $10.43 $21,690 9.4 %
47-5012 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 280 $23.61 $23.60 $49,090 11.2 %
47-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining 370 $15.09 $17.49 $36,380 5.6 %
47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 400 $14.80 $13.87 $28,860 4.2 %
47-5081 Helpers--Extraction Workers 70 $13.44 $13.76 $28,620 12.5 %
 
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 4,980 $14.75 $16.10 $33,490 2.1 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 430 $25.99 $25.34 $52,710 3.0 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 50 $20.26 $19.43 $40,420 8.2 %
49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (8) $11.38 $11.47 $23,850 4.5 %
49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 150 $25.40 $25.37 $52,770 3.6 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 80 $13.81 $14.80 $30,780 8.0 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 370 $13.96 $14.12 $29,370 6.0 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 220 $15.79 $16.39 $34,080 6.8 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 150 $17.93 $19.41 $40,360 6.4 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (8) $11.75 $11.98 $24,930 11.8 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door (8) $13.69 $14.57 $30,310 5.5 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 580 $18.26 $19.41 $40,360 5.1 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,140 $12.77 $13.12 $27,290 2.8 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 110 $16.07 $16.50 $34,310 7.8 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 50 $14.11 $17.90 $37,240 9.6 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (8) $15.70 $15.32 $31,870 4.7 %
49-9096 Riggers 460 $11.62 $13.99 $29,100 10.4 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 400 $9.96 $10.20 $21,210 2.9 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 190 $17.35 $15.96 $33,210 7.3 %
 
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 8,580 $15.54 $16.20 $33,700 2.6 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 570 $22.21 $25.14 $52,290 3.5 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 350 $16.66 $18.72 $38,940 12.0 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 70 $12.01 $13.07 $27,190 6.6 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other (8) $8.74 $9.96 $20,720 3.2 %
51-3011 Bakers 160 $7.26 $7.86 $16,350 6.1 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 120 $11.61 $11.62 $24,160 2.9 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 160 $7.15 $7.81 $16,250 7.3 %
51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 130 $17.60 $18.02 $37,470 12.2 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 90 $12.85 $13.09 $27,230 11.2 %
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 150 $15.05 $14.67 $30,510 3.0 %
51-4041 Machinists 440 $15.26 $15.41 $32,040 4.7 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 2,510 $17.17 $17.69 $36,790 2.8 %
51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $15.52 $15.42 $32,080 13.1 %
51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other (8) $8.52 $8.45 $17,580 4.4 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 30 $11.15 $11.97 $24,890 7.0 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (8) $7.07 $7.52 $15,650 4.1 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 40 $15.11 $15.23 $31,680 4.4 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 80 $13.47 $13.45 $27,970 8.6 %
51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers 760 $23.84 $22.74 $47,290 9.3 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 90 $16.22 $15.89 $33,060 3.3 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 310 $16.97 $18.52 $38,530 9.0 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 850 $10.61 $10.74 $22,340 2.6 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 110 $9.99 $11.71 $24,350 9.5 %
 
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 14,330 $12.78 $17.13 $35,630 8.0 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 140 $20.06 $21.37 $44,440 8.8 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 230 $23.13 $24.96 $51,910 4.3 %
53-2012 Commercial Pilots 220 (4) (4) $60,980 3.6 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 100 $8.36 $12.02 $25,000 13.3 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,270 $13.23 $13.19 $27,430 3.7 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 1,060 $9.73 $10.03 $20,870 3.2 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 60 $8.22 $9.14 $19,000 7.4 %
53-5011 Sailors and Marine Oilers 1,610 $13.52 $15.01 $31,210 4.6 %
53-5021 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 2,820 $27.58 $31.23 $64,950 11.0 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 340 $18.18 $19.30 $40,140 7.1 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 80 $13.08 $14.19 $29,510 12.7 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 300 $11.41 $12.39 $25,770 5.3 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (8) $8.21 $10.40 $21,630 16.1 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 3,880 $8.76 $9.32 $19,380 3.7 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 140 $7.08 $7.43 $15,450 5.5 %
53-7072 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (8) $22.71 $24.15 $50,240 10.3 %

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