May 2008 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Yakima, WA


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 Yakima, WA, a metropolitan statistical area in Washington.

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 Yakima, WA (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 80,430 $14.06 $17.39 $36,180 1.6 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 1,990 $40.24 $42.78 $88,990 2.4 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 40 $61.25 $65.11 $135,430 8.7 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 450 $44.86 $51.40 $106,910 3.7 %
11-1031 Legislators 40 (4) (4) $40,050 10.6 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 30 $47.87 $46.06 $95,800 7.6 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 110 $48.10 $49.12 $102,180 7.4 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 60 $39.80 $37.25 $77,490 5.1 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 180 $36.40 $38.72 $80,540 2.9 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 90 $38.95 $45.60 $94,850 8.6 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 60 $31.74 $36.20 $75,290 6.7 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 220 (4) (4) $91,770 1.5 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 70 $26.06 $28.79 $59,890 16.2 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 100 $44.39 $50.07 $104,150 9.6 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 100 $17.05 $21.40 $44,500 19.3 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 100 $27.56 $30.81 $64,090 10.2 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 60 $45.18 $44.53 $92,620 5.4 %
 
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 1,790 $25.37 $27.54 $57,290 3.4 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 50 $22.47 $23.68 $49,250 5.8 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 70 $24.01 $25.63 $53,310 4.1 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 80 $24.33 $25.33 $52,680 3.1 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 100 $20.22 $24.42 $50,790 5.5 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 50 $17.97 $19.76 $41,100 6.2 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 30 $26.58 $27.89 $58,000 5.5 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 160 $23.82 $24.24 $50,430 2.3 %
13-1081 Logisticians 40 $19.32 $21.72 $45,170 9.2 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 40 $27.69 $27.81 $57,850 2.9 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 330 $29.23 $30.97 $64,410 6.2 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 390 $27.26 $31.99 $66,540 8.5 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 50 $23.03 $25.65 $53,350 11.7 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 30 $24.76 $24.72 $51,420 2.5 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 90 $31.17 $35.43 $73,700 16.7 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 40 $20.49 $21.53 $44,780 5.5 %
 
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 550 $25.40 $27.06 $56,280 2.8 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications (8) $34.80 $34.90 $72,590 4.4 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 220 $19.36 $19.28 $40,090 3.6 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 70 $36.50 $36.46 $75,830 3.7 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 110 $31.98 $31.24 $64,980 2.2 %
 
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 700 $28.61 $30.80 $64,070 4.5 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval (8) $29.26 $34.10 $70,920 14.2 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 160 $30.25 $31.28 $65,070 2.3 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 90 $22.22 $21.61 $44,960 3.5 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 40 $18.67 $19.07 $39,670 3.1 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 650 $24.19 $24.14 $50,200 2.5 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 120 $23.89 $24.64 $51,260 2.2 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 40 $28.32 $28.87 $60,040 6.1 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 40 $30.00 $29.74 $61,860 2.1 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 60 $25.91 $26.40 $54,910 3.8 %
19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 50 $16.35 $19.03 $39,590 5.9 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 50 $15.90 $17.18 $35,740 2.7 %
 
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 1,800 $18.84 $19.65 $40,860 2.9 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors (8) $13.31 $13.44 $27,950 7.1 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 210 $24.79 $25.93 $53,930 3.2 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 350 $17.58 $18.26 $37,990 5.4 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 210 $24.14 $24.97 $51,940 5.7 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 180 $24.72 $24.31 $50,560 2.7 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 60 $22.76 $22.45 $46,690 5.7 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 70 $15.18 $15.69 $32,640 12.8 %
21-1091 Health Educators 50 $20.70 $21.33 $44,360 3.7 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 380 $12.05 $13.22 $27,500 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 430 $22.14 $26.63 $55,390 4.0 %
23-1011 Lawyers 120 $38.94 $39.10 $81,320 4.5 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 30 $39.75 $48.16 $100,170 6.2 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 190 $16.68 $17.76 $36,950 11.6 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 40 $18.50 $18.72 $38,940 4.2 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 30 $18.29 $18.87 $39,250 3.7 %
 
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 6,540 $19.01 $20.89 $43,450 1.3 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 170 $14.76 $16.26 $33,830 10.9 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 270 $12.27 $12.37 $25,730 4.4 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 70 (4) (4) $47,340 1.5 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,420 (4) (4) $53,830 1.5 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 710 (4) (4) $54,080 1.2 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 560 (4) (4) $54,540 1.2 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 120 (4) (4) $58,030 1.4 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 50 (4) (4) $49,720 1.9 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 50 (4) (4) $54,560 2.5 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 140 $15.33 $16.84 $35,030 7.6 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 800 (4) (4) $37,850 2.0 %
25-4021 Librarians 70 $28.24 $27.54 $57,270 1.9 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 50 $13.88 $13.85 $28,810 2.2 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 80 $32.77 $32.13 $66,830 5.7 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,540 (4) (4) $26,980 1.3 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 80 $18.94 $20.57 $42,780 4.1 %
 
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 840 $15.93 $18.99 $39,510 4.5 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 90 $11.56 $11.91 $24,780 4.8 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 40 $15.90 $15.19 $31,600 3.6 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 240 (4) (4) $35,050 4.6 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 50 $17.12 $16.92 $35,190 16.0 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 80 $26.36 $25.14 $52,300 5.4 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians (8) $11.43 $13.77 $28,650 8.4 %
 
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 4,160 $28.40 $33.96 $70,650 3.5 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 60 (5) $99.26 $206,460 14.7 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 140 $48.58 $46.72 $97,170 3.0 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (8) $59.37 $57.75 $120,120 13.8 %
29-1063 Internists, General 60 (5) $87.15 $181,270 12.8 %
29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 40 (5) $100.89 $209,840 14.1 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 70 (5) $92.17 $191,720 12.0 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 60 $37.59 $38.40 $79,870 2.3 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,720 $28.83 $30.21 $62,840 3.2 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 30 $35.55 $35.42 $73,660 3.0 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 90 $31.86 $35.37 $73,560 4.6 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 60 $29.77 $30.33 $63,080 3.4 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 60 $26.80 $27.59 $57,390 5.7 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 60 $17.75 $18.09 $37,620 5.3 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 170 $39.65 $40.15 $83,510 5.1 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 30 $35.87 $37.96 $78,950 7.2 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 130 $27.27 $27.49 $57,180 5.7 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 180 $15.74 $16.01 $33,300 3.8 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 30 $14.02 $14.16 $29,460 4.3 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 300 $20.16 $20.46 $42,560 2.3 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 270 $14.38 $15.02 $31,240 3.5 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 50 $17.66 $19.58 $40,730 5.6 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 70 $31.47 $32.20 $66,970 4.8 %
 
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 2,790 $11.15 $12.35 $25,700 3.6 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides (8) $9.69 $9.80 $20,380 3.0 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,000 $10.76 $10.97 $22,820 2.1 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 40 $20.16 $20.40 $42,430 4.0 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 50 $11.05 $11.20 $23,290 5.1 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists (8) $27.54 $27.81 $57,840 12.6 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 240 $16.46 $15.83 $32,920 5.0 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 350 $14.53 $15.40 $32,040 4.1 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 40 $11.42 $11.74 $24,410 2.5 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 50 $11.28 $11.30 $23,510 5.6 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 150 $14.25 $14.25 $29,650 3.4 %
 
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 1,580 $18.73 $20.69 $43,040 8.1 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 60 $38.55 $39.71 $82,590 3.1 %
33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 30 $37.11 $38.02 $79,090 2.9 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 240 $22.70 $21.73 $45,190 6.5 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 270 $29.41 $30.27 $62,950 3.1 %
33-9032 Security Guards 400 $9.49 $12.26 $25,500 8.1 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 80 $16.34 $16.59 $34,500 5.5 %
 
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 7,070 $9.49 $10.72 $22,300 1.7 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 380 $14.89 $16.17 $33,630 5.5 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 360 $8.87 $9.05 $18,820 2.4 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 240 $12.71 $12.47 $25,940 2.5 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 540 $10.68 $10.86 $22,590 3.3 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 80 $9.46 $10.33 $21,480 3.7 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 530 $9.45 $10.35 $21,520 3.5 %
35-3011 Bartenders 240 $12.30 $11.97 $24,910 4.0 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,350 $9.24 $9.84 $20,470 2.4 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 280 $9.09 $9.13 $18,980 2.5 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,410 $9.80 $11.40 $23,710 6.7 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 200 $9.23 $9.63 $20,040 2.6 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 250 $9.03 $9.08 $18,890 1.3 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 140 $9.16 $9.57 $19,910 3.7 %
 
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 2,540 $10.76 $12.11 $25,180 2.2 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 70 $16.72 $17.18 $35,730 4.4 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,320 $11.73 $12.32 $25,630 2.5 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 700 $9.21 $9.84 $20,460 3.3 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 330 $13.70 $13.90 $28,920 3.8 %
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 50 $12.46 $13.90 $28,900 6.9 %
 
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 2,460 $10.89 $12.32 $25,630 3.0 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 80 $15.41 $18.50 $38,490 11.2 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 180 $9.19 $9.90 $20,600 4.5 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 100 $8.69 $9.26 $19,260 3.8 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 80 $13.14 $13.24 $27,540 14.5 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 530 $9.39 $9.76 $20,310 1.7 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides (8) $10.92 $10.78 $22,420 3.6 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 80 $12.98 $13.92 $28,940 11.4 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 70 $11.42 $13.67 $28,430 4.6 %
 
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 7,500 $11.60 $15.39 $32,020 3.7 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 640 $18.01 $20.76 $43,170 4.5 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 120 $28.72 $29.58 $61,540 5.5 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,170 $9.32 $9.98 $20,760 1.4 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 440 $13.04 $13.40 $27,880 4.2 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 260 $13.16 $14.68 $30,530 4.7 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,240 $11.16 $13.07 $27,190 3.7 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 70 $23.50 $28.84 $59,980 11.8 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents (8) $24.35 $24.62 $51,200 5.6 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (8) $35.86 $35.73 $74,330 5.1 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 100 $15.06 $19.51 $40,590 10.6 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 80 $32.82 $38.56 $80,200 16.0 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 650 $22.17 $24.76 $51,490 3.3 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 140 $8.93 $9.10 $18,920 3.6 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 130 $9.54 $10.17 $21,150 5.6 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 70 $18.57 $20.90 $43,470 8.8 %
 
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 12,040 $13.98 $14.88 $30,960 1.6 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 660 $21.17 $22.12 $46,000 3.0 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 40 $13.31 $13.35 $27,770 4.2 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 130 $17.59 $17.61 $36,630 10.1 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 310 $14.55 $14.64 $30,460 2.5 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,730 $15.77 $16.24 $33,780 1.9 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 140 $16.35 $16.69 $34,710 2.4 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 50 $15.20 $15.88 $33,020 2.7 %
43-3071 Tellers 370 $11.01 $11.47 $23,860 3.2 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 110 $17.91 $18.33 $38,130 2.3 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (8) $11.42 $12.34 $25,670 8.7 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 450 $13.14 $13.81 $28,730 3.3 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 40 $16.78 $16.91 $35,180 3.6 %
43-4071 File Clerks 100 $9.65 $11.25 $23,400 5.7 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 180 $9.23 $9.61 $19,980 2.8 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 150 $14.21 $14.74 $30,670 4.8 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 90 $11.60 $12.45 $25,890 4.3 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 50 $15.44 $16.46 $34,240 6.0 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (8) $14.09 $14.12 $29,360 3.9 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 90 $13.55 $14.09 $29,300 5.9 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 120 $18.23 $18.70 $38,890 4.2 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 650 $11.04 $11.47 $23,850 1.5 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 50 $17.08 $16.96 $35,270 2.5 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (8) $11.25 $11.46 $23,840 3.9 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 70 $20.39 $21.46 $44,630 2.7 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 70 $14.97 $17.16 $35,690 5.8 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 30 $26.40 $25.82 $53,700 (8)
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 200 $24.02 $23.38 $48,630 (8)
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 60 $24.22 $22.70 $47,210 (8)
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 90 $19.72 $20.41 $42,450 4.2 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 270 $14.14 $14.76 $30,690 2.5 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,280 $10.75 $11.50 $23,920 3.2 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 50 $15.92 $15.25 $31,720 4.0 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 180 $18.89 $19.81 $41,210 3.2 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries (8) $15.99 $16.07 $33,420 7.7 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 470 $14.20 $14.74 $30,660 3.1 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,050 $15.10 $15.11 $31,430 1.9 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 30 $16.40 $15.78 $32,820 5.1 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 40 $13.50 $13.56 $28,210 3.1 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 150 $17.01 $16.88 $35,100 4.8 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,830 $12.70 $12.99 $27,010 1.5 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 270 $12.45 $13.32 $27,710 2.7 %
 
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 2,560 $9.76 $11.75 $24,440 4.4 %
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 90 $21.40 $21.84 $45,440 5.0 %
45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors 130 $17.86 $19.36 $40,270 12.6 %
45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 1,190 $9.28 $9.70 $20,190 2.2 %
45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 30 $13.07 $12.13 $25,230 6.7 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 770 $9.38 $9.85 $20,480 3.0 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals (8) $11.74 $11.79 $24,510 5.2 %
45-2099 Agricultural Workers, All Other (8) $16.78 $17.03 $35,420 3.5 %
 
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 3,490 $18.07 $19.73 $41,040 2.9 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 250 $29.87 $29.02 $60,360 4.2 %
47-2031 Carpenters 390 $19.02 $21.27 $44,240 8.0 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 160 $15.83 $17.09 $35,550 3.9 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 670 $14.88 $16.02 $33,310 5.3 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 160 $21.39 $21.80 $45,340 7.4 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 190 $18.63 $20.36 $42,350 14.2 %
47-2082 Tapers 80 $14.67 $15.95 $33,180 8.1 %
47-2111 Electricians 220 $26.24 $26.94 $56,030 3.3 %
47-2121 Glaziers (8) $17.45 $16.27 $33,840 7.0 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 240 $14.98 $17.37 $36,120 8.0 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 280 $21.57 $22.77 $47,360 7.8 %
47-2181 Roofers 120 $19.76 $18.54 $38,570 6.1 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (8) $26.62 $25.25 $52,510 4.8 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 40 $29.02 $28.78 $59,870 3.3 %
47-4071 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (8) $11.45 $11.25 $23,400 4.7 %
47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other 40 $20.67 $19.80 $41,190 3.0 %
 
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 3,220 $17.76 $18.63 $38,750 2.1 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 220 $28.63 $28.56 $59,390 2.6 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 40 $16.06 $17.77 $36,950 16.3 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 100 $28.15 $26.92 $56,000 6.4 %
49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 40 $12.20 $12.33 $25,650 5.9 %
49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (8) $28.15 $25.96 $53,990 14.4 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 70 $20.98 $20.61 $42,860 4.6 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 400 $16.83 $17.09 $35,560 4.6 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 140 $19.26 $19.39 $40,330 3.5 %
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 80 $17.03 $17.17 $35,720 4.5 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 40 $26.58 $24.18 $50,290 6.1 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (8) $21.27 $20.69 $43,040 4.4 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 300 $20.75 $20.35 $42,330 3.0 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 840 $16.36 $16.54 $34,390 2.4 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 50 $20.52 $19.16 $39,860 7.3 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (8) $19.13 $20.36 $42,340 15.0 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 160 $10.16 $10.97 $22,810 3.8 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 160 $15.01 $16.96 $35,270 3.8 %
 
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 6,480 $12.11 $14.00 $29,130 2.3 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 480 $22.87 $23.67 $49,240 2.7 %
51-2023 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers 30 $17.95 $17.34 $36,070 4.5 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 40 $17.51 $17.06 $35,490 4.0 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 560 $11.42 $12.31 $25,610 4.4 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 170 $9.82 $10.48 $21,810 4.7 %
51-3011 Bakers 60 $13.04 $12.86 $26,750 4.4 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 520 $10.57 $11.47 $23,860 6.9 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 40 $14.60 $14.32 $29,780 10.1 %
51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 130 $11.32 $12.15 $25,280 6.2 %
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 420 $11.74 $13.07 $27,190 11.8 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 80 $14.08 $14.08 $29,290 4.4 %
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $12.09 $13.99 $29,110 14.1 %
51-4041 Machinists 200 $18.52 $19.11 $39,740 4.5 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 210 $15.68 $16.30 $33,910 2.7 %
51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $12.91 $13.57 $28,220 9.1 %
51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other 50 $13.35 $14.71 $30,590 10.3 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 80 $16.18 $18.05 $37,540 5.3 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 120 $10.64 $11.27 $23,430 5.9 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (8) $15.30 $15.70 $32,650 5.8 %
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood (8) $9.75 $10.49 $21,820 8.4 %
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 30 $13.81 $13.53 $28,150 3.9 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 40 $27.05 $26.70 $55,530 3.8 %
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 90 $12.29 $13.36 $27,780 5.7 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $13.08 $14.20 $29,530 6.1 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 430 $11.13 $12.36 $25,700 3.8 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 560 $12.07 $12.56 $26,130 4.2 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $13.32 $14.13 $29,380 7.3 %
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 40 $11.84 $11.99 $24,950 3.9 %
51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 40 $9.84 $11.25 $23,400 5.3 %
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 80 $21.96 $21.20 $44,100 4.3 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 440 $9.79 $10.77 $22,390 3.1 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 200 $8.62 $11.27 $23,440 14.8 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 9,250 $11.82 $13.44 $27,960 2.5 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 190 $18.76 $18.55 $38,590 4.4 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 130 $22.56 $23.00 $47,840 2.6 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 350 $15.63 $15.49 $32,220 1.9 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 320 $13.87 $15.23 $31,680 6.6 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,320 $19.87 $18.55 $38,580 3.9 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 530 $12.52 $13.54 $28,170 8.2 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 130 $12.71 $12.09 $25,150 7.8 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 90 $9.73 $9.87 $20,530 2.6 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 70 $10.35 $10.96 $22,800 5.5 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 890 $12.09 $13.73 $28,550 3.4 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 330 $9.62 $10.30 $21,410 2.7 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,000 $9.98 $11.17 $23,240 2.7 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 2,210 $9.46 $10.41 $21,650 2.8 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 60 $16.91 $16.64 $34,610 4.4 %

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