May 2008 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Midland, TX


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 Midland, TX, a metropolitan statistical area in Texas.

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 Midland, TX (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 67,830 $13.87 $18.64 $38,780 2.7 %
 
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 3,750 $38.61 $45.76 $95,180 3.8 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 120 (5) $84.91 $176,610 8.8 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,620 $43.44 $48.68 $101,260 6.9 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 40 $41.08 $44.26 $92,060 7.0 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 110 $48.21 $49.34 $102,630 6.1 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 190 $39.05 $47.00 $97,750 11.6 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 50 $48.01 $48.00 $99,840 7.0 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 170 $51.34 $52.84 $109,900 5.6 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 30 $37.25 $41.15 $85,580 11.5 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 200 $43.68 $53.52 $111,320 9.3 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 30 $40.63 $45.52 $94,670 13.4 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 40 $38.10 $42.03 $87,430 7.1 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 210 $26.42 $29.14 $60,610 6.3 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 120 (4) (4) $60,800 2.7 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 130 $73.35 $74.70 $155,380 7.5 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 180 $27.78 $25.94 $53,950 9.7 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 120 $26.64 $28.83 $59,960 4.3 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 120 $13.84 $22.38 $46,560 17.4 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 70 $18.05 $19.52 $40,590 3.5 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 90 $42.42 $41.22 $85,730 6.3 %
 
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 2,420 $26.10 $29.38 $61,100 4.5 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 50 $21.96 $23.99 $49,900 8.3 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 90 $24.26 $26.84 $55,830 5.8 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 70 $24.92 $25.43 $52,890 6.1 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 120 $18.70 $23.02 $47,890 16.4 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 50 $26.62 $24.95 $51,890 5.6 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 50 $24.12 $24.06 $50,040 8.9 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 80 $21.43 $22.09 $45,940 5.4 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 100 $26.72 $25.22 $52,470 4.1 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 60 $23.44 $24.70 $51,370 9.6 %
13-1081 Logisticians (8) $30.65 $31.31 $65,120 3.4 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 120 $16.00 $18.92 $39,360 7.6 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 270 $28.25 $28.87 $60,060 4.1 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 810 $26.59 $29.59 $61,550 3.9 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts (8) $44.43 $41.16 $85,610 9.4 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 60 $18.92 $21.93 $45,610 6.8 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 180 $37.51 $54.80 $113,980 16.5 %
13-2072 Loan Officers (8) $23.33 $26.52 $55,160 13.7 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 40 $16.96 $22.70 $47,220 25.2 %
 
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 640 $28.80 $30.10 $62,610 4.3 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 90 $30.92 $32.74 $68,090 4.2 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 70 $42.56 $44.19 $91,920 5.5 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 190 $18.79 $21.64 $45,000 8.7 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 60 $27.47 $28.75 $59,800 5.0 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 40 $29.17 $31.05 $64,580 6.7 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 90 $27.78 $27.94 $58,110 7.5 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 30 $25.25 $29.58 $61,530 9.2 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 60 $36.94 $36.45 $75,810 3.5 %
 
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 2,250 $23.93 $28.57 $59,430 17.4 %
17-1022 Surveyors 40 $16.25 $30.86 $64,190 13.2 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 120 $30.61 $34.93 $72,650 8.2 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 80 $38.86 $41.41 $86,120 6.7 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers (8) $24.59 $27.64 $57,480 7.6 %
17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 430 $58.59 $58.63 $121,940 6.0 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 50 $23.09 $29.42 $61,200 7.0 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters (8) $27.98 $27.40 $56,980 9.6 %
17-3019 Drafters, All Other (8) $14.49 $14.81 $30,800 6.8 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 60 $15.89 $18.30 $38,060 5.3 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 120 $27.35 $25.50 $53,030 5.1 %
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 140 $23.77 $23.93 $49,770 10.1 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 730 $7.47 $10.15 $21,120 5.8 %
 
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 1,510 $22.41 $35.36 $73,540 14.1 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 80 $29.60 $35.66 $74,170 16.3 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 420 (8) (8) (8) (8)
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 40 $24.27 $27.11 $56,390 5.9 %
19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 710 $12.46 $16.01 $33,290 9.9 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 40 $16.58 $18.66 $38,820 6.3 %
19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other (8) $14.08 $17.07 $35,510 19.4 %
 
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 560 $15.10 $16.76 $34,860 5.4 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 70 $25.96 $24.19 $50,320 8.7 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 40 $15.90 $19.71 $41,000 13.1 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 140 $14.60 $14.92 $31,030 2.1 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 70 $21.10 $21.09 $43,870 7.6 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 110 $9.46 $10.06 $20,930 3.1 %
 
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 560 $32.80 $40.33 $83,880 11.2 %
23-1011 Lawyers 290 $55.18 $56.64 $117,820 7.1 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 120 $18.62 $19.97 $41,540 6.1 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 70 $15.95 $25.62 $53,280 24.2 %
 
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 3,120 $20.20 $19.16 $39,860 3.8 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 180 $7.91 $10.83 $22,520 20.1 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 120 (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 280 (4) (4) $42,300 3.0 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 470 (4) (4) $45,180 2.7 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 50 $13.39 $15.73 $32,730 9.0 %
25-4021 Librarians 60 $23.58 $21.65 $45,040 9.3 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 40 $28.75 $29.96 $62,310 8.2 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 240 (4) (4) $16,460 6.2 %
 
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 580 $14.98 $19.36 $40,260 7.5 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 80 $14.56 $16.26 $33,830 6.8 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts (8) (4) (4) $36,260 2.8 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 80 $19.28 $21.22 $44,130 6.5 %
 
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 2,130 $24.61 $33.80 $70,300 12.5 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 80 $52.29 $51.77 $107,690 2.7 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 590 (8) (8) (8) (8)
29-1123 Physical Therapists 100 $26.03 $27.99 $58,210 16.1 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 40 $13.51 $14.05 $29,210 3.6 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 60 $35.76 $33.55 $69,780 6.7 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 40 $12.48 $12.43 $25,840 1.9 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 130 $13.15 $12.93 $26,900 5.0 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 350 $17.48 $17.66 $36,720 3.5 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (8) $15.75 $15.97 $33,210 3.0 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 70 $23.17 $24.16 $50,260 4.9 %
 
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 1,100 $9.50 $10.63 $22,100 3.5 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 350 $8.25 $8.72 $18,140 4.4 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 370 $9.40 $9.64 $20,050 4.0 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 90 $12.39 $12.80 $26,630 5.4 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 100 $16.83 $14.95 $31,100 4.7 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 40 $7.21 $7.41 $15,420 8.6 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other (8) $9.09 $9.44 $19,640 5.9 %
 
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 1,070 $17.55 $18.03 $37,510 3.3 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 320 $20.01 $20.91 $43,490 3.7 %
33-9032 Security Guards 220 $11.31 $12.78 $26,570 14.6 %
 
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 5,660 $7.58 $8.46 $17,610 1.9 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 520 $12.97 $13.84 $28,790 4.7 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 290 $9.58 $9.78 $20,350 2.2 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 520 $9.34 $9.86 $20,520 4.3 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 220 $7.15 $7.43 $15,460 3.6 %
35-3011 Bartenders 110 $7.58 $8.93 $18,570 5.0 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,840 $7.27 $7.45 $15,500 2.8 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 150 $7.25 $7.34 $15,260 2.8 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,260 $7.12 $7.44 $15,470 2.8 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 240 $7.17 $7.37 $15,320 2.4 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 270 $7.02 $7.22 $15,010 2.7 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 110 (8) (8) (8) (8)
 
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 1,610 $8.68 $9.70 $20,170 2.9 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 40 $11.76 $13.21 $27,470 9.1 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 730 $8.76 $9.84 $20,460 3.0 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 480 $7.88 $8.12 $16,880 3.8 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 330 $9.70 $10.14 $21,090 3.3 %
 
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 2,140 $7.65 $8.81 $18,330 5.4 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 30 $12.74 $13.28 $27,610 4.6 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 80 $8.86 $9.50 $19,770 7.8 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 70 $8.02 $8.69 $18,080 2.8 %
39-3099 Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other 70 $7.48 $7.88 $16,390 3.5 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 150 $9.25 $10.04 $20,890 6.3 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 350 $7.74 $8.16 $16,980 4.4 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 60 $17.59 $17.35 $36,090 3.0 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 40 $8.14 $9.49 $19,730 7.7 %
 
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 6,980 $10.27 $15.13 $31,470 4.1 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 640 $16.99 $19.07 $39,670 4.7 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 180 $28.67 $28.89 $60,090 4.4 %
41-2011 Cashiers 1,820 $7.52 $7.94 $16,520 2.8 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 320 $9.39 $10.82 $22,510 8.3 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 120 $12.92 $14.44 $30,030 7.3 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,250 $8.76 $11.54 $24,010 7.7 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 50 $18.98 $23.51 $48,910 15.7 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 50 $22.93 $36.34 $75,600 14.0 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 60 $26.58 $44.94 $93,480 26.2 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 220 $20.02 $24.39 $50,730 14.0 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 110 $29.48 $30.94 $64,350 7.8 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 930 $24.06 $24.68 $51,330 3.5 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 130 $23.39 $28.80 $59,910 12.2 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 40 $12.85 $14.91 $31,020 10.5 %
 
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 11,840 $12.37 $13.68 $28,460 1.9 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 860 $17.65 $19.78 $41,130 3.2 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 80 $11.00 $11.12 $23,120 4.9 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 90 $12.48 $12.57 $26,150 3.7 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 200 $12.52 $12.90 $26,830 3.2 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,260 $14.06 $14.95 $31,100 4.6 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 90 $16.02 $15.96 $33,190 2.6 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 40 $13.31 $13.55 $28,180 4.5 %
43-3071 Tellers 450 $10.46 $10.84 $22,540 3.3 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 50 $14.07 $14.78 $30,740 3.9 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,350 $11.61 $12.14 $25,250 3.4 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 70 $15.78 $16.05 $33,390 3.1 %
43-4071 File Clerks 110 $11.15 $11.09 $23,070 5.6 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 190 $8.14 $8.38 $17,420 7.8 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 50 $13.19 $13.50 $28,080 3.7 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 40 $8.50 $8.57 $17,830 7.4 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 30 $14.19 $13.86 $28,820 5.5 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 80 $11.95 $12.62 $26,260 4.7 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 40 $10.89 $12.15 $25,270 8.7 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 70 $14.64 $14.58 $30,330 3.3 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 520 $9.87 $10.84 $22,550 3.1 %
43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 50 $19.27 $18.00 $37,450 7.3 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 40 $14.88 $15.39 $32,010 6.7 %
43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 50 $18.58 $18.16 $37,780 6.7 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 50 $10.84 $14.87 $30,920 26.7 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 100 $15.68 $17.26 $35,890 4.8 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 110 $25.47 $24.53 $51,020 (8)
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 110 $26.26 $25.27 $52,570 (8)
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 130 $12.64 $14.33 $29,810 6.0 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 260 $10.62 $11.74 $24,420 9.4 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 690 $9.43 $10.12 $21,050 3.4 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 840 $18.51 $19.27 $40,090 3.2 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 110 $17.12 $16.18 $33,650 7.4 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 140 $12.06 $12.34 $25,670 4.4 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,320 $12.42 $12.77 $26,570 2.7 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 90 $8.25 $9.10 $18,920 5.3 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 30 $14.66 $14.92 $31,020 4.1 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,820 $10.54 $11.29 $23,480 3.0 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 50 $10.26 $11.09 $23,060 6.0 %
 
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 (8) (8) (8) (8) (8)
 
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 7,610 $14.77 $17.88 $37,190 6.2 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 570 $24.22 $26.34 $54,780 6.6 %
47-2031 Carpenters 210 $15.36 $15.58 $32,410 6.2 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 90 $11.96 $14.65 $30,470 12.2 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 660 $13.41 $13.34 $27,750 3.8 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 430 $15.47 $16.99 $35,330 5.3 %
47-2111 Electricians 280 $18.68 $18.77 $39,050 7.8 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance (8) $14.72 $15.72 $32,700 3.3 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 150 $15.58 $16.11 $33,520 4.5 %
47-2181 Roofers 40 $13.80 $13.65 $28,390 3.1 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (8) $11.71 $13.00 $27,030 15.3 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 50 $13.51 $13.16 $27,380 6.7 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 50 $11.16 $10.69 $22,230 5.1 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 80 $9.01 $10.50 $21,840 18.8 %
47-5011 Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas 400 $16.25 $16.02 $33,330 7.0 %
47-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining 1,330 $15.25 $17.38 $36,160 3.0 %
47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 1,720 $13.65 $14.13 $29,400 5.0 %
47-5081 Helpers--Extraction Workers (8) $10.88 $11.74 $24,430 3.2 %
 
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 3,100 $15.56 $17.55 $36,510 3.3 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 230 $28.13 $27.39 $56,970 4.2 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers (8) $11.86 $13.40 $27,860 20.0 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 70 $28.47 $26.61 $55,350 4.8 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 50 $15.81 $15.24 $31,700 12.6 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 340 $16.95 $18.34 $38,140 8.1 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 190 $17.61 $19.28 $40,110 6.9 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (8) $20.05 $19.40 $40,350 4.7 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 50 $11.42 $11.53 $23,970 3.7 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 80 $25.71 $23.44 $48,750 11.4 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 300 $20.95 $20.94 $43,550 4.7 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 940 $11.99 $12.84 $26,710 3.6 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 110 $14.07 $14.79 $30,770 4.6 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 50 $27.50 $25.37 $52,780 8.1 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 70 $9.92 $10.14 $21,090 4.5 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other (8) $16.25 $17.94 $37,310 12.3 %
 
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 4,560 $13.17 $15.25 $31,720 3.4 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 320 $26.65 $28.12 $58,490 4.3 %
51-2031 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (8) $12.01 $13.03 $27,110 7.0 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (8) $10.75 $11.65 $24,230 2.5 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 430 $11.11 $11.97 $24,900 7.2 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 40 $9.52 $9.76 $20,300 3.8 %
51-3011 Bakers 30 $9.05 $9.58 $19,920 3.4 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 40 $16.04 $14.91 $31,020 4.3 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 80 $9.79 $10.37 $21,570 7.9 %
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $12.23 $12.72 $26,450 5.2 %
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 50 $12.34 $12.25 $25,480 3.2 %
51-4041 Machinists 340 $16.50 $16.11 $33,510 4.8 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 740 $15.82 $17.91 $37,260 5.7 %
51-4193 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (8) $10.56 $10.43 $21,700 4.4 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 30 $13.32 $13.49 $28,050 2.3 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 190 $8.75 $8.76 $18,220 3.5 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 50 $7.34 $7.56 $15,730 3.8 %
51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers 360 $24.84 $25.41 $52,860 3.2 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 470 $10.10 $11.79 $24,510 11.5 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 120 $11.51 $13.36 $27,780 11.5 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers (8) $11.93 $11.39 $23,690 7.6 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 50 $8.68 $8.97 $18,660 5.0 %
 
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 4,610 $13.72 $15.14 $31,490 3.4 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 80 $19.18 $22.31 $46,400 8.0 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 130 $25.46 $25.79 $53,640 4.9 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 340 $11.55 $11.65 $24,230 8.9 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,290 $17.47 $19.08 $39,680 5.3 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 640 $12.17 $13.01 $27,060 6.2 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 100 $11.08 $11.31 $23,520 4.2 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 350 $8.27 $8.74 $18,190 6.0 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 740 $10.38 $11.01 $22,900 3.8 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 90 $7.60 $7.97 $16,570 6.1 %
53-7073 Wellhead Pumpers (8) $20.87 $20.80 $43,270 7.2 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 60 $13.41 $13.32 $27,700 3.1 %

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