May 2008 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Bismarck, ND


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 Bismarck, ND, a metropolitan statistical area in North Dakota.

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 Bismarck, ND (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 59,750 $14.02 $17.32 $36,030 1.2 %
 
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 2,890 $32.50 $38.17 $79,390 5.4 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 220 $66.65 $73.04 $151,930 9.5 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 570 $39.15 $44.41 $92,380 2.9 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 40 $37.90 $41.72 $86,780 5.5 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 130 $34.53 $36.48 $75,880 5.5 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 60 $28.29 $30.25 $62,910 4.6 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 110 $26.16 $27.85 $57,920 2.1 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 100 $34.88 $36.30 $75,510 4.4 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 220 $41.04 $44.99 $93,590 7.3 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 50 $40.52 $40.00 $83,200 10.5 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 150 $30.30 $39.82 $82,820 12.2 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 60 (4) (4) $88,230 2.9 %
11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 50 $24.02 $24.74 $51,450 2.4 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 80 $39.21 $43.54 $90,560 2.6 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 70 $22.33 $21.92 $45,590 2.4 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 140 $29.15 $32.16 $66,890 3.4 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 70 $38.23 $38.29 $79,640 2.2 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 60 $22.74 $25.69 $53,430 11.6 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 200 $24.09 $25.05 $52,100 2.2 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 190 $29.10 $33.78 $70,270 9.4 %
 
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 2,430 $23.10 $25.28 $52,590 3.6 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 90 $23.32 $41.02 $85,320 27.2 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 90 $26.30 $27.03 $56,230 2.5 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (8) $20.32 $22.35 $46,480 7.5 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 150 $18.61 $21.08 $43,840 3.4 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 110 $23.75 $22.97 $47,780 6.0 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 60 $19.24 $22.58 $46,960 7.0 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 30 $27.06 $28.58 $59,440 5.2 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 110 $22.56 $25.29 $52,600 3.4 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 90 $25.09 $25.75 $53,560 4.2 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 90 $29.07 $35.29 $73,390 14.0 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 230 $25.88 $27.06 $56,290 2.9 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 560 $22.04 $23.69 $49,270 2.8 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 110 $26.61 $26.28 $54,670 2.5 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 160 $23.26 $23.64 $49,170 6.8 %
 
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 980 $22.93 $23.79 $49,480 2.5 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 140 $18.86 $20.85 $43,360 3.1 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 210 $25.22 $25.34 $52,710 2.2 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 170 $17.52 $17.60 $36,600 2.3 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 100 $28.83 $28.92 $60,160 2.3 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 110 $21.56 $22.29 $46,370 3.7 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 100 $25.31 $25.42 $52,880 2.2 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 80 $25.70 $26.84 $55,840 7.9 %
 
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 1,050 $24.50 $26.86 $55,860 3.6 %
17-1022 Surveyors 100 $24.44 $25.46 $52,960 7.3 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 270 $27.21 $30.88 $64,240 6.6 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 70 $34.23 $36.34 $75,600 1.7 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers (8) $36.40 $36.96 $76,880 2.1 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other (8) $14.34 $19.14 $39,810 11.1 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters (8) $15.82 $16.23 $33,760 4.1 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 130 $18.73 $18.95 $39,410 3.3 %
17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians (8) $21.94 $21.14 $43,970 5.9 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians (8) $14.44 $14.95 $31,100 3.3 %
 
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 630 $20.34 $22.53 $46,860 4.6 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 100 $21.01 $22.47 $46,740 2.9 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 60 $13.17 $15.11 $31,430 2.1 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians (8) $16.09 $17.48 $36,360 14.3 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (8) $13.35 $13.77 $28,650 12.0 %
 
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 930 $16.78 $16.90 $35,160 3.2 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 70 $18.79 $18.86 $39,230 2.2 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 80 $24.76 $24.86 $51,710 5.4 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 60 (8) (8) (8) (8)
21-1019 Counselors, All Other (8) $19.22 $19.13 $39,780 3.2 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 90 $20.21 $20.02 $41,640 2.5 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 80 $17.49 $17.78 $36,970 3.1 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 40 $16.97 $17.03 $35,410 3.3 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 270 $11.55 $11.63 $24,180 1.9 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
 
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 340 $28.85 $34.96 $72,720 6.8 %
23-1011 Lawyers 170 $35.69 $43.93 $91,370 9.4 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 70 $18.64 $20.07 $41,750 3.1 %
 
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 2,960 $18.90 $19.52 $40,610 2.7 %
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $43,650 2.7 %
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $46,800 3.2 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $38,930 3.2 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $37,310 4.8 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 130 $22.08 $21.68 $45,090 3.3 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (8) $14.46 $13.93 $28,970 5.1 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 60 (4) (4) $41,920 2.2 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 790 (4) (4) $45,750 6.0 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 400 (4) (4) $44,580 2.0 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 40 (4) (4) $49,480 2.1 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 120 (4) (4) $48,760 2.2 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 40 (4) (4) $49,250 3.6 %
25-4021 Librarians 70 $19.48 $20.12 $41,850 2.5 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 70 $10.75 $10.64 $22,140 3.0 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 560 (4) (4) $27,950 2.8 %
 
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 860 $14.72 $15.93 $33,130 3.6 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 30 $10.66 $10.80 $22,460 5.6 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 170 $14.98 $16.44 $34,200 3.8 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 50 $9.87 $10.36 $21,540 2.9 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 60 (8) (8) (8) (8)
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers (8) $12.91 $12.53 $26,060 14.5 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 40 $16.55 $15.15 $31,510 6.3 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 90 $21.15 $23.68 $49,260 4.0 %
27-3041 Editors 40 $19.13 $20.15 $41,910 4.2 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians (8) $14.46 $15.60 $32,440 5.0 %
 
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 4,020 $22.83 $29.73 $61,830 4.3 %
29-1021 Dentists, General (8) $77.15 $81.41 $169,340 15.0 %
29-1041 Optometrists 40 $62.78 $65.01 $135,230 11.6 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 110 $44.12 $43.33 $90,130 2.9 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 70 (5) $95.99 $199,660 12.8 %
29-1063 Internists, General 40 (5) $96.62 $200,970 22.5 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 90 (5) (5) (5) 17.1 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,730 $23.38 $24.16 $50,250 1.6 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 50 $23.41 $24.12 $50,160 2.2 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 80 $27.03 $27.46 $57,120 2.0 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 70 $25.04 $25.24 $52,490 1.7 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 30 $34.44 $37.17 $77,310 5.9 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 100 $22.09 $22.17 $46,120 2.5 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 80 $15.50 $15.93 $33,130 3.5 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 100 $28.19 $27.31 $56,810 3.1 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 70 $20.46 $21.02 $43,730 6.0 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 90 $13.65 $13.79 $28,690 3.3 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 370 $17.71 $17.52 $36,440 1.8 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 100 $14.16 $15.03 $31,270 2.3 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 100 $13.05 $12.96 $26,960 3.0 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 30 $32.64 $30.65 $63,760 2.0 %
 
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 2,050 $11.52 $11.83 $24,620 1.4 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 310 $10.70 $10.66 $22,170 2.4 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,060 $11.51 $11.59 $24,110 1.8 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 120 $15.00 $15.46 $32,150 6.3 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 140 $13.07 $13.04 $27,130 3.2 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 130 $12.47 $13.29 $27,640 5.4 %
 
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 1,080 $14.39 $15.05 $31,310 2.7 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 150 $19.26 $19.62 $40,820 2.0 %
33-9032 Security Guards 260 $11.82 $12.18 $25,340 3.4 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 110 $7.79 $8.02 $16,690 3.4 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other (8) $15.95 $15.32 $31,880 2.5 %
 
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 5,050 $8.12 $8.89 $18,490 1.6 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 330 $14.17 $14.63 $30,430 2.1 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 230 $9.90 $9.89 $20,560 5.6 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 590 $8.58 $8.75 $18,200 3.0 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 60 $8.89 $8.87 $18,450 4.0 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 400 $9.34 $9.59 $19,950 3.0 %
35-3011 Bartenders 370 $7.88 $8.57 $17,820 5.0 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 780 $7.73 $7.83 $16,290 2.2 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 250 $8.85 $9.17 $19,080 4.1 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,240 $7.26 $8.15 $16,950 4.6 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 40 $11.61 $11.33 $23,570 5.4 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 80 $7.53 $7.60 $15,810 2.4 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 220 $7.88 $7.88 $16,380 3.1 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 220 $7.50 $7.56 $15,720 2.1 %
 
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 2,100 $10.57 $11.19 $23,290 2.3 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 80 $14.45 $15.07 $31,340 4.0 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 940 $10.95 $11.45 $23,820 3.1 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 690 $9.58 $9.55 $19,860 3.4 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 330 $11.29 $12.17 $25,310 6.2 %
 
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 2,710 $9.08 $9.88 $20,550 2.3 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 90 $14.55 $14.76 $30,710 3.7 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 80 $8.19 $9.13 $18,990 15.8 %
39-3011 Gaming Dealers 200 $9.12 $9.41 $19,570 8.9 %
39-3012 Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners 190 $7.45 $9.81 $20,410 19.7 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants (8) $8.26 $8.38 $17,430 7.3 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 240 $9.83 $10.89 $22,660 3.8 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 440 $7.54 $8.29 $17,240 5.3 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 380 $8.99 $8.90 $18,510 2.5 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors (8) $10.58 $11.42 $23,760 8.3 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 380 $9.88 $11.30 $23,510 1.7 %
39-9041 Residential Advisors 340 $9.49 $9.61 $19,980 3.1 %
 
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 6,580 $10.82 $15.21 $31,650 4.3 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 580 $16.43 $17.81 $37,040 3.1 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 50 $28.08 $28.91 $60,140 6.1 %
41-2011 Cashiers 1,910 $7.67 $8.10 $16,840 2.1 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 220 $7.10 $7.72 $16,060 6.2 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 240 $11.72 $12.87 $26,770 3.4 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,100 $10.53 $12.90 $26,840 3.8 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 120 $25.99 $28.01 $58,250 5.7 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 240 (8) (8) (8) (8)
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 60 $29.28 $37.50 $78,000 24.1 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 110 $32.30 $32.87 $68,370 4.1 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 110 $33.79 $38.38 $79,830 9.8 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 640 $18.17 $20.72 $43,100 4.8 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 40 $9.86 $9.64 $20,050 2.6 %
41-9041 Telemarketers (8) $10.14 $10.17 $21,150 2.8 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 40 $17.31 $17.25 $35,880 4.5 %
 
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 11,550 $12.49 $13.58 $28,240 1.2 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 610 $18.62 $19.79 $41,160 2.8 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 90 $14.08 $15.26 $31,730 7.2 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 200 $13.17 $13.87 $28,850 7.1 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 210 $12.44 $12.96 $26,970 4.8 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,100 $14.21 $14.63 $30,430 2.3 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 70 $14.72 $15.26 $31,730 2.2 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 40 $15.38 $15.70 $32,660 3.8 %
43-3071 Tellers 370 $10.91 $11.07 $23,020 3.6 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 80 $13.66 $13.36 $27,790 3.2 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives (8) $11.46 $12.16 $25,300 6.3 %
43-4071 File Clerks 130 $9.86 $10.47 $21,780 2.8 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 90 $8.50 $8.55 $17,790 4.3 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 40 $11.55 $11.76 $24,470 2.6 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 120 $12.22 $13.04 $27,130 4.2 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 110 $10.12 $10.82 $22,500 10.4 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 90 $16.97 $17.26 $35,900 2.0 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 470 $10.91 $11.23 $23,370 1.9 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 80 $15.12 $15.50 $32,230 8.1 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 40 $9.28 $10.23 $21,270 8.8 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 40 $18.12 $18.05 $37,550 2.6 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 70 $16.17 $16.56 $34,440 3.0 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 130 $24.70 $23.69 $49,280 2.8 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 80 $23.69 $22.33 $46,440 3.3 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 50 $19.78 $17.74 $36,900 6.0 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 220 $16.13 $15.77 $32,790 5.2 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 740 $9.89 $10.23 $21,280 1.4 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,040 $15.37 $16.68 $34,700 3.4 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 170 $14.28 $14.46 $30,070 4.6 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 180 $12.35 $12.40 $25,790 2.0 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 530 $14.32 $14.56 $30,280 2.5 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 50 $14.16 $14.01 $29,130 2.2 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers (8) $11.10 $11.50 $23,930 2.9 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 160 $14.21 $14.38 $29,910 3.9 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,440 $10.48 $10.61 $22,060 1.4 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 40 $15.29 $15.90 $33,080 7.2 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other (8) $7.53 $11.68 $24,290 4.5 %
 
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 3,360 $15.54 $16.66 $34,660 2.0 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 320 $20.97 $22.56 $46,930 3.5 %
47-2031 Carpenters 580 $13.22 $14.02 $29,160 3.8 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 140 $16.20 $16.70 $34,730 6.0 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 440 $12.99 $12.82 $26,660 3.3 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 380 $16.65 $17.41 $36,210 4.4 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 70 $16.27 $16.45 $34,210 5.4 %
47-2111 Electricians 280 $18.00 $19.60 $40,770 8.3 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 90 $14.12 $15.67 $32,600 7.4 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 140 $16.46 $18.16 $37,760 10.1 %
47-2181 Roofers 50 $14.48 $14.56 $30,280 3.7 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 80 $17.11 $17.35 $36,080 4.0 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 50 $17.01 $18.93 $39,380 11.7 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 70 $10.81 $10.91 $22,690 3.8 %
47-3016 Helpers--Roofers 60 $11.81 $11.79 $24,520 5.7 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 110 $18.01 $18.09 $37,640 2.6 %
 
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 2,250 $16.93 $18.41 $38,280 2.4 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 160 $25.43 $27.39 $56,960 3.6 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 60 $16.93 $16.51 $34,350 5.6 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 90 $28.06 $27.07 $56,300 4.6 %
49-2096 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles 80 $11.26 $10.99 $22,850 9.1 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 110 $18.90 $18.60 $38,700 6.1 %
49-3022 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers (8) $12.58 $13.65 $28,400 3.8 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 270 $15.24 $16.06 $33,410 3.3 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 150 $18.27 $18.48 $38,440 2.4 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 110 $20.67 $22.10 $45,960 4.0 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (8) $12.74 $12.22 $25,420 3.8 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (8) $17.23 $20.27 $42,170 4.8 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics (8) $19.84 $20.79 $43,240 12.4 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 390 $15.63 $17.63 $36,670 5.4 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 40 $29.50 $29.56 $61,480 2.8 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers (8) $21.83 $21.10 $43,880 10.8 %
49-9095 Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers (8) $14.75 $14.98 $31,150 8.7 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 50 $9.19 $9.18 $19,100 6.8 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other (8) $11.58 $13.82 $28,760 8.4 %
 
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 2,310 $16.26 $17.18 $35,730 5.8 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 130 $29.24 $31.43 $65,370 7.5 %
51-3011 Bakers 40 $9.38 $9.78 $20,340 2.1 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 60 $12.70 $13.05 $27,150 5.3 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 100 $10.54 $9.99 $20,780 7.2 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 60 $13.77 $14.82 $30,830 6.5 %
51-5011 Bindery Workers 30 $13.00 $13.35 $27,770 8.0 %
51-5021 Job Printers (8) $21.05 $20.57 $42,780 5.7 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 50 $14.33 $15.02 $31,250 2.5 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (8) $9.03 $9.02 $18,750 4.5 %
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 30 $15.94 $16.67 $34,660 4.8 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 120 $11.09 $11.08 $23,050 3.9 %
 
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 3,490 $12.54 $13.91 $28,940 2.8 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 50 $21.02 $21.41 $44,540 3.2 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 60 $25.87 $25.97 $54,010 4.4 %
53-2012 Commercial Pilots 30 (4) (4) $65,210 4.9 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 140 $15.53 $16.90 $35,150 5.2 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 340 $9.79 $11.93 $24,820 12.4 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 970 $15.20 $16.04 $33,370 4.1 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 320 $11.06 $12.85 $26,730 7.7 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (8) $9.29 $9.75 $20,280 3.0 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 50 $16.52 $18.06 $37,560 12.6 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 150 $8.72 $9.07 $18,870 6.2 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 820 $9.77 $10.47 $21,780 2.1 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand (8) $7.78 $8.42 $17,500 3.4 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 60 $14.16 $14.62 $30,400 2.5 %

About May 2008 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 $80.00 per hour or $166,400 per year.

(8) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: May 01, 2009