2002 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

NAICS 541200 - Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services

These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in NAICS 541200 - Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services.

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SOC Major Groups in in NAICS 541200 - Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services:

NAICS 541200 - Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services

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Industry Total 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 Industry Total 800,410 100.00% $17.09 $22.29 $46,360 1.0 %
 
Management 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)
11-0000 Management Occupations 63,640 7.95% $40.69 $47.13 $98,040 1.3 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 6,090 0.76% (5) $72.87 $151,570 2.6 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 16,260 2.03% $44.77 $52.26 $108,700 1.6 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 460 0.06% $28.78 $32.06 $66,680 5.1 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 2,000 0.25% $39.21 $43.04 $89,520 2.4 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 1,670 0.21% $36.99 $42.95 $89,340 6.7 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 390 0.05% $37.97 $43.41 $90,290 5.1 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 4,030 0.50% $25.77 $31.83 $66,200 5.1 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 4,020 0.50% $43.15 $46.68 $97,090 2.3 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 13,570 1.70% $41.81 $47.82 $99,460 1.7 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 2,210 0.28% $36.04 $38.46 $80,010 1.8 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 160 0.02% $39.10 $40.47 $84,170 4.1 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 320 0.04% $30.53 $35.57 $73,990 4.7 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 190 0.02% $32.06 $35.37 $73,570 4.9 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 240 0.03% $31.69 $33.17 $69,000 6.0 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 160 0.02% $42.21 $43.24 $89,940 3.2 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 1,070 0.13% $16.13 $17.92 $37,280 7.0 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 770 0.10% $27.87 $34.64 $72,040 5.4 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 40 0.01% $44.83 $48.45 $100,770 6.9 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 810 0.10% $16.78 $19.83 $41,250 7.9 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 320 0.04% $22.89 $26.11 $54,300 2.3 %
 
Business and Financial Operations 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)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 300,190 37.50% $22.18 $26.82 $55,790 1.1 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 220 0.03% $19.26 $22.92 $47,660 6.2 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 1,120 0.14% $24.01 $22.89 $47,620 4.7 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 640 0.08% $18.55 $23.43 $48,730 5.4 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 220 0.03% $20.23 $23.07 $47,980 5.3 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 780 0.10% $16.95 $18.94 $39,400 4.4 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 1,600 0.20% $23.10 $25.93 $53,940 2.5 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 1,840 0.23% $19.18 $21.30 $44,300 3.1 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 8,810 1.10% $32.35 $38.42 $79,910 3.4 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 350 0.04% $20.87 $22.96 $47,760 5.0 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 213,860 26.72% $23.81 $29.11 $60,550 1.0 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 60 0.01% $25.86 $28.35 $58,960 9.0 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 1,620 0.20% $18.75 $23.73 $49,360 6.2 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 230 0.03% $23.96 $24.14 $50,200 3.4 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 4,030 0.50% $25.32 $28.53 $59,340 4.2 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 960 0.12% $62.52 $66.67 $138,670 20.7 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 80 0.01% $22.29 $28.19 $58,620 8.3 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 210 0.03% $25.94 $26.75 $55,650 2.7 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 300 0.04% $26.98 $29.77 $61,930 4.5 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 51,790 6.47% $12.02 $14.83 $30,860 2.3 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 29,870 3.73% $28.03 $30.14 $62,680 1.6 %
  15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 260 0.03% $25.06 $30.78 $64,030 7.2 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 3,450 0.43% $28.25 $31.39 $65,290 3.0 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 2,630 0.33% $32.81 $34.71 $72,210 2.3 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 3,610 0.45% $37.40 $38.70 $80,490 2.4 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 6,660 0.83% $20.28 $21.65 $45,020 2.0 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 5,200 0.65% $30.57 $32.20 $66,980 1.6 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 1,250 0.16% $27.42 $29.41 $61,180 3.1 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 3,310 0.41% $26.20 $27.15 $56,470 1.4 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 1,600 0.20% $28.27 $30.48 $63,400 2.8 %
  15-2011 Actuaries 100 0.01% $38.76 $49.01 $101,940 6.2 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 670 0.08% $30.01 $35.73 $74,330 9.1 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 30 0.00% $21.91 $25.39 $52,820 9.2 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 1,990 0.25% $28.05 $28.32 $58,910 2.8 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 120 0.01% $30.64 $32.04 $66,630 5.8 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 40 0.01% $30.54 $31.69 $65,910 6.0 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 30 0.00% $31.24 $40.91 $85,100 20.4 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 210 0.03% $33.11 $34.38 $71,510 4.3 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 80 0.01% $29.36 $29.25 $60,840 4.0 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 190 0.02% $32.95 $33.50 $69,670 3.1 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 70 0.01% $32.33 $33.16 $68,980 5.1 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 70 0.01% $17.33 $18.12 $37,680 2.7 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 130 0.02% $13.45 $15.67 $32,590 4.6 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 260 0.03% $25.17 $24.50 $50,970 4.9 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 130 0.02% $21.24 $24.17 $50,280 6.9 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 1,680 0.21% $22.59 $25.54 $53,130 2.7 %
  19-2031 Chemists 190 0.02% $27.13 $27.39 $56,960 4.3 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 960 0.12% $23.83 $27.15 $56,470 3.4 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 120 0.01% $15.95 $16.90 $35,150 5.7 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 4,810 0.60% $10.56 $12.21 $25,400 4.3 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 40 0.01% $16.09 $16.98 $35,310 6.4 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 140 0.02% $14.89 $17.05 $35,450 7.5 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 130 0.02% $13.32 $13.95 $29,020 7.5 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 280 0.03% $14.83 $16.15 $33,590 4.9 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 310 0.04% $19.13 $19.49 $40,540 2.5 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 220 0.03% $18.50 $19.45 $40,450 3.7 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 2,800 0.35% $9.22 $9.64 $20,060 1.7 %
 
Legal Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 1,560 0.19% $52.26 $56.51 $117,550 10.1 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 1,160 0.14% $66.60 $69.13 $143,800 7.2 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 360 0.04% $18.30 $19.65 $40,860 3.2 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 2,050 0.26% $13.51 $16.54 $34,410 5.1 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 90 0.01% $9.70 $10.48 $21,790 4.8 %
  25-4021 Librarians 90 0.01% $21.76 $22.27 $46,310 2.6 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians (6) (6) $16.44 $17.02 $35,410 3.0 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 280 0.03% $16.18 $18.89 $39,290 12.4 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 790 0.10% (4) (4) $21,460 2.0 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 22,820 2.85% $15.82 $21.55 $44,830 4.7 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 80 0.01% $25.65 $32.76 $68,140 10.6 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 50 0.01% $25.03 $26.07 $54,230 7.4 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 400 0.05% $21.24 $22.47 $46,730 2.1 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 130 0.02% $17.45 $20.64 $42,940 7.6 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 50 0.01% $11.75 $12.13 $25,230 5.2 %
  27-2011 Actors 12,170 1.52% (4) (4) $44,270 5.0 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 3,050 0.38% (4) (4) $43,600 22.0 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 1,240 0.15% $22.57 $29.23 $60,790 16.8 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 410 0.05% $26.16 $30.80 $64,070 14.7 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 290 0.04% $27.09 $33.07 $68,790 11.6 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 40 0.01% $13.90 $14.99 $31,170 15.1 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 290 0.04% $16.97 $18.25 $37,950 2.2 %
  27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 330 0.04% $20.75 $22.61 $47,030 10.9 %
 
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 8,740 1.09% $21.58 $23.55 $48,980 3.1 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 120 0.01% $35.29 $36.21 $75,320 4.8 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 3,690 0.46% $25.55 $25.37 $52,780 2.2 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 150 0.02% $25.59 $26.18 $54,450 1.8 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 100 0.01% $27.53 $29.41 $61,170 3.0 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists (6) (6) $18.25 $18.54 $38,560 2.7 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 440 0.05% $21.12 $21.90 $45,550 2.8 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 430 0.05% $12.20 $13.25 $27,570 5.4 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 700 0.09% $18.72 $18.37 $38,210 3.5 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 430 0.05% $14.01 $14.98 $31,160 3.0 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 1,170 0.15% $13.52 $15.89 $33,050 4.5 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 70 0.01% $26.86 $26.69 $55,520 4.8 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 2,730 0.34% $10.51 $11.20 $23,300 2.7 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 660 0.08% $8.21 $8.26 $17,170 1.8 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 460 0.06% $10.00 $9.97 $20,750 4.5 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 640 0.08% $12.59 $13.03 $27,100 2.0 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 520 0.06% $13.50 $13.47 $28,020 1.5 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 1,710 0.21% $10.33 $11.88 $24,700 4.9 %
  33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators 30 0.00% $9.74 $16.53 $34,390 28.4 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 1,570 0.20% $10.12 $11.45 $23,830 5.7 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (6) (6) (6) (6) (6) (6)
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 190 0.02% $13.79 $14.92 $31,030 8.3 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food (6) (6) $6.20 $6.25 $13,000 7.3 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 110 0.01% $9.44 $10.38 $21,600 6.1 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 620 0.08% $6.71 $6.94 $14,440 5.0 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 570 0.07% $6.76 $7.17 $14,920 5.2 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 40 0.01% $7.59 $7.44 $15,470 4.2 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 5,640 0.70% $9.03 $10.04 $20,880 3.0 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 170 0.02% $11.73 $13.88 $28,870 6.9 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 190 0.02% $12.00 $15.82 $32,910 18.6 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,700 0.34% $8.39 $9.21 $19,160 3.3 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,330 0.17% $8.60 $9.06 $18,840 3.6 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 890 0.11% $10.58 $11.28 $23,470 4.4 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 1,920 0.24% $8.24 $11.14 $23,170 18.2 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 60 0.01% $14.08 $15.32 $31,870 7.7 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 17,020 2.13% $16.11 $20.47 $42,570 3.5 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 460 0.06% $15.14 $19.34 $40,230 6.0 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 630 0.08% $25.89 $29.35 $61,050 5.7 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 1,180 0.15% $7.81 $9.42 $19,590 7.6 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 300 0.04% $7.25 $8.32 $17,310 6.0 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 1,620 0.20% $7.89 $9.90 $20,590 6.3 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents (6) (6) $16.86 $21.32 $44,340 11.9 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 1,470 0.18% $19.50 $25.44 $52,910 7.1 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 40 0.01% $8.60 $11.10 $23,090 6.1 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 300 0.04% $32.29 $36.29 $75,490 5.9 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 2,170 0.27% $18.25 $21.84 $45,430 6.8 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 760 0.09% $12.25 $12.45 $25,900 4.4 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 360 0.04% $17.00 $20.73 $43,110 10.8 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers 180 0.02% $33.71 $35.43 $73,690 4.9 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 1,240 0.15% $9.66 $10.70 $22,260 4.2 %
  41-9091 Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers 90 0.01% $16.51 $15.85 $32,970 5.4 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 300,650 37.56% $12.54 $13.53 $28,150 0.8 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 18,840 2.35% $18.83 $20.53 $42,690 1.4 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 1,370 0.17% $12.19 $12.57 $26,150 2.4 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 9,940 1.24% $13.12 $13.88 $28,880 1.6 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 20,890 2.61% $12.18 $12.57 $26,140 1.2 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 76,600 9.57% $13.04 $13.76 $28,620 1.6 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 7,200 0.90% $12.68 $13.14 $27,340 1.8 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 210 0.03% $14.62 $14.73 $30,640 3.2 %
  43-3071 Tellers 970 0.12% $9.51 $10.12 $21,050 1.6 %
  43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 1,030 0.13% $12.43 $12.54 $26,080 2.4 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 1,020 0.13% $12.36 $12.66 $26,330 2.7 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 17,650 2.21% $13.32 $14.99 $31,180 4.1 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 4,730 0.59% $9.45 $10.00 $20,800 2.3 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 310 0.04% $10.43 $10.39 $21,610 5.5 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 620 0.08% $10.38 $11.14 $23,170 3.2 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical (6) (6) $12.35 $12.28 $25,540 2.5 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 290 0.04% $12.48 $12.91 $26,860 2.7 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 520 0.06% $12.81 $13.45 $27,970 2.0 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 540 0.07% $11.61 $12.37 $25,730 3.0 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 1,940 0.24% $16.58 $17.32 $36,030 1.6 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 11,170 1.40% $10.20 $10.48 $21,810 1.0 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 30 0.00% $14.94 $15.13 $31,460 8.9 %
  43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 70 0.01% $13.79 $15.18 $31,570 8.2 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 770 0.10% $9.24 $9.24 $19,220 3.1 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 260 0.03% $14.12 $15.93 $33,140 5.7 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 80 0.01% $13.51 $13.28 $27,620 4.8 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 1,170 0.15% $15.18 $16.34 $33,990 2.9 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 930 0.12% $11.25 $12.47 $25,940 4.4 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,290 0.16% $9.69 $10.44 $21,720 4.0 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (6) (6) $11.11 $12.72 $26,450 5.0 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 22,900 2.86% $16.25 $17.05 $35,460 1.9 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 260 0.03% $18.92 $19.07 $39,660 4.4 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 890 0.11% $11.39 $11.78 $24,510 4.5 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 29,310 3.66% $12.14 $12.88 $26,790 1.7 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 3,390 0.42% $13.44 $14.45 $30,050 3.7 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 15,460 1.93% $9.59 $10.06 $20,920 4.7 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 3,390 0.42% $13.78 $14.49 $30,140 3.1 %
  43-9031 Desktop Publishers 60 0.01% $17.92 $17.60 $36,600 6.9 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 800 0.10% $13.09 $13.74 $28,580 2.9 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 2,550 0.32% $9.38 $10.12 $21,040 4.0 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 34,810 4.35% $10.02 $10.60 $22,050 1.3 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 770 0.10% $10.61 $11.39 $23,690 2.8 %
  43-9081 Proofreaders and Copy Markers 570 0.07% $15.37 $15.37 $31,960 2.5 %
  43-9111 Statistical Assistants 30 0.00% $14.28 $15.88 $33,030 4.2 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 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)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (6) (6) (6) (6) (6) (6)
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 120 0.01% $7.67 $8.31 $17,280 6.5 %
 
Construction and Extraction 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)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 3,090 0.39% $15.65 $16.47 $34,250 3.3 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 190 0.02% $25.40 $25.01 $52,030 2.4 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 730 0.09% $15.95 $16.14 $33,570 3.9 %
  47-2111 Electricians 240 0.03% $23.08 $23.61 $49,100 2.8 %
  47-2130 Insulation Workers 60 0.01% $12.91 $13.06 $27,160 11.2 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance (6) (6) $12.61 $12.92 $26,880 4.9 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 240 0.03% $16.19 $16.34 $33,980 4.3 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 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)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 5,180 0.65% $16.09 $17.39 $36,170 3.0 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 500 0.06% $22.98 $24.01 $49,940 5.4 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 120 0.01% $13.53 $14.39 $29,930 8.3 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 560 0.07% $22.98 $22.23 $46,250 3.0 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (6) (6) $21.37 $20.96 $43,590 3.0 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 110 0.01% $17.05 $17.96 $37,360 2.9 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 150 0.02% $19.25 $18.39 $38,240 5.0 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 120 0.01% $7.65 $8.07 $16,790 8.3 %
  49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 50 0.01% $17.37 $17.75 $36,910 10.7 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 60 0.01% $19.14 $17.48 $36,370 6.5 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 270 0.03% $24.72 $22.46 $46,710 8.1 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 2,480 0.31% $13.08 $13.99 $29,100 2.3 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 80 0.01% $14.88 $16.23 $33,760 8.9 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 40 0.01% $25.57 $24.36 $50,670 4.0 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 80 0.01% $10.89 $11.36 $23,620 6.7 %
 
Production 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)
51-0000 Production Occupations 8,060 1.01% $10.89 $13.17 $27,400 5.0 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 590 0.07% $23.07 $25.73 $53,520 5.4 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 310 0.04% $16.54 $16.16 $33,600 5.1 %
  51-4041 Machinists 290 0.04% $14.76 $14.86 $30,910 4.5 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 610 0.08% $14.18 $15.68 $32,620 7.1 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators (6) (6) $13.07 $13.44 $27,950 7.5 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 380 0.05% $7.33 $8.02 $16,690 3.4 %
  51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 0.01% $13.22 $12.61 $26,220 6.2 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 800 0.10% $15.95 $17.39 $36,160 5.1 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 990 0.12% $8.61 $9.02 $18,760 3.1 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving 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)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 10,290 1.29% $11.02 $12.70 $26,410 3.5 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 120 0.01% $19.48 $19.92 $41,440 5.4 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 150 0.02% $20.24 $21.44 $44,600 2.2 %
  53-2012 Commercial Pilots 40 0.01% (4) (4) $54,930 3.6 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 330 0.04% $11.09 $12.54 $26,070 6.9 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,100 0.14% $14.13 $14.70 $30,570 2.4 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 1,080 0.13% $10.96 $12.35 $25,690 6.8 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 220 0.03% $7.78 $9.79 $20,350 6.9 %
  53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 800 0.10% $8.15 $8.35 $17,380 5.9 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,150 0.14% $14.65 $15.17 $31,550 4.8 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 210 0.03% $8.57 $9.31 $19,360 4.7 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 60 0.01% $8.85 $9.60 $19,960 4.5 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 980 0.12% $7.24 $7.68 $15,970 3.7 %

About 2002 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Estimates for residual, "All Other", occupations are not available.

(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) = Hourly wage rates for occupations where workers typically work fewer than 2,080 hours per year are not available.

(5) = Median hourly wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour.

(6) =Estimates not released.



Other OES estimates and related information:

2002 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (cross-industry estimates)

2002 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (cross-industry estimates)

2002 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (cross-industry estimates)

2002 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Technical notes

List of Occupations in SOC Code Number Order

List of Occupations in Alphabetical Order

 

Last Modified Date: January 14, 2004