May 2008 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Amarillo, 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 Amarillo, 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 Amarillo, 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 108,640 $12.73 $16.88 $35,110 2.9 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 4,030 $33.72 $40.32 $83,860 3.1 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 130 $43.84 $54.37 $113,090 10.7 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,580 $36.80 $45.20 $94,020 3.6 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 60 $49.89 $53.17 $110,600 10.5 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 80 $38.99 $40.20 $83,610 5.8 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 230 $40.33 $42.54 $88,470 3.6 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 110 $59.40 $56.35 $117,200 7.2 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 190 $50.16 $50.27 $104,560 4.2 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 80 $45.79 $46.22 $96,130 9.8 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 90 $32.72 $36.30 $75,490 3.5 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 170 $29.42 $32.83 $68,290 8.9 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 50 $12.68 $15.04 $31,290 13.8 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 50 $38.56 $42.78 $88,970 8.6 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 50 $62.19 $62.85 $130,720 4.5 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 180 $20.41 $21.91 $45,580 5.4 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 30 (8) (8) (8) (8)
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 220 $34.43 $37.32 $77,630 8.0 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 170 $15.25 $17.50 $36,390 14.4 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 120 $19.34 $21.10 $43,880 8.9 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 40 $30.05 $36.07 $75,030 3.9 %
 
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 3,490 $24.84 $27.54 $57,270 3.3 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 70 $21.85 $23.19 $48,230 7.4 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 150 $21.80 $22.68 $47,180 2.2 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 90 $24.66 $24.86 $51,710 10.2 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 180 $24.59 $26.20 $54,500 10.9 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 160 $25.24 $26.37 $54,850 9.8 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 50 $19.88 $20.81 $43,290 3.0 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 90 $19.60 $23.03 $47,910 10.3 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 160 $20.91 $22.88 $47,590 8.3 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 30 $25.11 $26.11 $54,300 4.6 %
13-1081 Logisticians 170 $23.03 $25.22 $52,450 6.5 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 140 $22.72 $24.96 $51,910 4.4 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 460 $30.61 $33.99 $70,710 4.7 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 880 $24.67 $27.45 $57,100 2.9 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 40 $25.19 $27.92 $58,080 23.8 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 30 $24.87 $31.30 $65,110 10.0 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 110 $33.72 $33.53 $69,740 4.4 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 80 (8) (8) (8) (8)
13-2071 Loan Counselors 40 $15.98 $17.58 $36,570 3.9 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 190 $30.86 $35.20 $73,220 15.3 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 140 $13.77 $18.13 $37,720 9.9 %
 
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 1,330 $28.20 $29.47 $61,290 3.6 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 270 $35.42 $36.31 $75,520 5.1 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 70 $35.26 $36.48 $75,890 5.9 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 40 $32.58 $34.49 $71,740 8.9 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 280 $18.97 $19.83 $41,240 3.2 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 160 $28.93 $29.72 $61,810 4.4 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 80 $30.12 $30.55 $63,540 4.7 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 230 $29.95 $30.10 $62,610 4.3 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 130 $29.90 $29.76 $61,890 3.6 %
 
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 1,700 $29.90 $31.31 $65,120 5.6 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 70 $24.65 $26.92 $55,990 13.1 %
17-1022 Surveyors (8) $24.79 $24.64 $51,250 3.0 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 110 $37.99 $36.18 $75,260 4.7 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 50 $38.26 $38.16 $79,370 4.7 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 40 $47.76 $45.39 $94,410 8.9 %
17-2171 Petroleum Engineers (8) $32.06 $34.59 $71,940 12.5 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 80 $53.83 $51.69 $107,510 2.1 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters (8) $18.01 $18.01 $37,450 2.5 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 180 $14.16 $15.95 $33,170 2.5 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 120 $27.52 $26.51 $55,130 3.5 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians (8) $13.99 $14.81 $30,800 4.5 %
 
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 910 $24.27 $27.38 $56,940 6.1 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 50 $19.31 $25.89 $53,850 18.4 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 80 $31.16 $36.44 $75,800 14.8 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 130 $22.22 $23.27 $48,400 5.1 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 90 $24.73 $26.27 $54,640 4.8 %
19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 90 $13.93 $14.10 $29,340 4.3 %
19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 40 $13.18 $13.90 $28,920 6.0 %
 
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 1,110 $17.65 $18.83 $39,170 5.1 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 40 $12.73 $14.62 $30,400 5.6 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 220 $24.62 $24.34 $50,620 2.2 %
21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists (8) $21.65 $22.98 $47,800 4.3 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 130 $15.05 $16.08 $33,440 3.0 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 100 $17.82 $19.16 $39,860 7.5 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 150 $15.60 $17.01 $35,390 2.2 %
21-1091 Health Educators (8) $25.94 $24.15 $50,230 11.1 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (8) $14.58 $18.17 $37,790 21.8 %
 
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 710 $26.07 $29.73 $61,840 9.2 %
23-1011 Lawyers 270 $36.71 $44.68 $92,940 8.2 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 220 $17.67 $19.13 $39,790 5.0 %
 
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 7,170 $19.35 $19.19 $39,920 2.6 %
25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (4) (4) $48,520 12.5 %
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $58,410 2.8 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 170 $22.35 $22.67 $47,160 12.6 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 440 $9.59 $9.88 $20,560 3.3 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 40 (4) (4) $42,630 3.9 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 790 (4) (4) $43,490 1.6 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 830 (4) (4) $44,210 1.4 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 150 (4) (4) $47,360 1.5 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 90 (4) (4) $24,120 8.3 %
25-4021 Librarians 110 $22.40 $22.52 $46,850 1.7 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 40 $11.80 $12.06 $25,080 2.5 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 320 $23.97 $24.08 $50,090 2.6 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,090 (4) (4) $17,310 4.5 %
 
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 1,370 $14.71 $17.13 $35,620 6.3 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 80 $11.86 $11.89 $24,740 8.2 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 110 $14.23 $13.91 $28,920 2.7 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 80 $17.97 $19.28 $40,100 9.3 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 220 (4) (4) $47,230 5.5 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers (8) $28.30 $24.80 $51,580 17.8 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 40 $11.67 $16.27 $33,840 21.7 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 190 $20.80 $22.19 $46,140 5.2 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 40 $10.97 $14.91 $31,020 17.6 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 30 (8) (8) (8) (8)
27-4021 Photographers 50 $12.03 $13.42 $27,910 12.9 %
 
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 6,600 $24.31 $31.98 $66,510 7.4 %
29-1011 Chiropractors 50 $32.46 $35.91 $74,690 18.4 %
29-1021 Dentists, General (8) (5) $84.80 $176,380 12.3 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 40 $24.97 $23.22 $48,300 5.4 %
29-1041 Optometrists 40 $75.81 $78.37 $163,010 10.1 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 280 $49.38 $49.34 $102,620 2.1 %
29-1067 Surgeons (8) (5) (5) (5) 20.7 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (8) (5) $100.00 $208,000 19.0 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants (8) $45.17 $44.05 $91,620 13.1 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,310 $26.82 $27.64 $57,490 1.4 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 50 $32.48 $30.40 $63,240 7.0 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 170 $29.10 $31.26 $65,030 3.5 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists (8) $24.45 $25.02 $52,050 2.4 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 100 $23.77 $24.74 $51,460 5.1 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 140 $23.78 $22.83 $47,490 6.5 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 170 $13.74 $14.72 $30,610 2.9 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 70 $22.70 $24.66 $51,290 13.2 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 70 $25.07 $24.79 $51,560 7.1 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (8) $26.80 $27.82 $57,870 4.5 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 210 $22.33 $22.63 $47,060 2.0 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 90 $13.60 $14.18 $29,490 5.2 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 380 $13.16 $13.38 $27,820 3.6 %
29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 30 $13.85 $14.49 $30,130 5.5 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 100 $17.63 $17.75 $36,930 3.2 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 60 $11.98 $13.15 $27,360 7.8 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 760 $16.91 $16.70 $34,740 1.4 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 110 $13.12 $13.50 $28,080 6.8 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 90 $13.10 $13.89 $28,880 13.6 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (8) $10.95 $12.13 $25,230 12.5 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 30 $26.95 $26.44 $54,990 7.9 %
 
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 3,040 $9.65 $10.48 $21,800 3.2 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 680 $7.36 $7.57 $15,730 4.4 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,400 $9.92 $9.76 $20,300 3.4 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 70 $20.86 $21.73 $45,200 4.3 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 50 $10.56 $10.46 $21,760 4.4 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 210 $15.12 $14.67 $30,520 7.2 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants (8) $10.84 $11.64 $24,220 5.8 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers (8) $11.37 $11.99 $24,930 2.4 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 90 $14.58 $14.71 $30,590 6.1 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (8) $7.20 $8.63 $17,960 17.5 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 120 $12.02 $13.51 $28,110 6.0 %
 
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 3,610 $15.98 $17.48 $36,360 6.0 %
33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 140 $15.21 $16.16 $33,610 3.1 %
33-9032 Security Guards 1,140 $20.51 $16.02 $33,330 15.4 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 50 $7.77 $8.96 $18,630 5.0 %
 
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 10,100 $7.46 $8.41 $17,490 1.8 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks (8) $15.96 $17.86 $37,150 4.3 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 1,050 $11.75 $12.73 $26,470 4.5 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food (8) $8.26 $8.14 $16,920 3.8 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 430 $8.84 $8.97 $18,650 2.2 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 760 $9.53 $9.72 $20,220 3.8 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (8) $7.64 $8.59 $17,880 5.6 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 170 $8.50 $8.66 $18,020 2.4 %
35-3011 Bartenders 220 $7.10 $8.23 $17,110 7.0 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 3,580 $7.19 $7.36 $15,310 1.5 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 90 $7.19 $7.36 $15,300 2.7 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,350 $7.04 $7.80 $16,230 5.4 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (8) $7.50 $8.63 $17,940 8.1 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 310 $7.18 $7.43 $15,460 2.2 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 280 $7.34 $7.54 $15,680 2.9 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 520 $7.48 $7.89 $16,420 3.1 %
 
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 3,650 $8.47 $9.27 $19,270 2.1 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 100 $13.55 $14.36 $29,870 2.7 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 40 $18.76 $20.23 $42,070 4.5 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,850 $8.84 $9.24 $19,210 2.4 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 900 $7.41 $7.54 $15,690 2.2 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 40 $17.20 $16.76 $34,870 17.1 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 710 $9.01 $9.67 $20,110 4.9 %
 
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 2,340 $7.53 $8.87 $18,450 5.0 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 70 $10.29 $12.64 $26,280 6.6 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 70 $7.60 $9.35 $19,460 8.6 %
39-3012 Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners 60 $13.56 $13.15 $27,340 11.4 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 190 $7.01 $7.37 $15,330 3.9 %
39-3099 Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other 130 $9.25 $12.91 $26,850 26.7 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 140 $9.49 $10.44 $21,720 8.7 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers (8) $9.86 $10.21 $21,240 12.1 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides (8) $7.03 $7.02 $14,600 4.2 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors (8) $11.13 $11.13 $23,160 9.6 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 170 $7.14 $7.83 $16,300 5.8 %
39-9041 Residential Advisors 50 $11.78 $11.75 $24,440 11.5 %
 
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 11,050 $9.73 $13.92 $28,940 3.9 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,140 $16.16 $18.12 $37,690 4.8 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 90 $25.17 $26.32 $54,750 3.7 %
41-2011 Cashiers 3,040 $7.75 $7.91 $16,460 1.5 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 440 $8.85 $9.80 $20,370 4.2 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 250 $13.37 $13.99 $29,110 5.0 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,930 $9.30 $11.45 $23,810 6.1 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 90 $13.93 $16.11 $33,520 7.3 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 240 $18.44 $27.18 $56,540 25.3 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 140 $23.79 $36.74 $76,420 24.5 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 330 $17.81 $22.84 $47,500 10.1 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 130 $27.36 $28.43 $59,130 11.0 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 930 $21.05 $25.36 $52,740 4.4 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 70 $9.68 $11.64 $24,220 5.4 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 80 $17.31 $23.82 $49,560 23.8 %
 
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 19,630 $11.81 $13.08 $27,210 1.9 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,350 $18.42 $20.18 $41,980 2.7 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 130 $11.11 $11.43 $23,770 3.1 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 330 $12.98 $13.55 $28,190 4.5 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 290 $12.58 $12.86 $26,750 2.2 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,560 $13.90 $14.44 $30,040 1.5 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 150 $13.68 $13.91 $28,930 4.0 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 80 $11.67 $12.61 $26,240 5.2 %
43-3071 Tellers 520 $10.10 $10.74 $22,340 5.6 %
43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 30 $13.09 $12.75 $26,520 4.9 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 60 $11.08 $11.62 $24,170 5.4 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,930 $11.64 $12.42 $25,830 2.6 %
43-4071 File Clerks 90 $10.72 $10.68 $22,210 3.4 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 240 $8.40 $8.33 $17,320 3.6 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 190 $13.65 $14.03 $29,170 3.2 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 80 $9.68 $9.87 $20,530 4.9 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 110 $12.37 $14.16 $29,460 6.2 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 40 $11.25 $12.14 $25,250 10.9 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 430 $12.10 $12.25 $25,480 2.8 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 130 $13.27 $13.91 $28,930 2.5 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 910 $9.54 $10.92 $22,720 5.5 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 150 $16.89 $17.02 $35,390 3.4 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (8) $9.43 $9.32 $19,390 3.7 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 90 $15.46 $16.15 $33,600 5.1 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 160 $15.42 $16.27 $33,830 5.2 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 40 $26.77 $26.18 $54,450 3.4 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 270 $23.93 $23.88 $49,660 3.1 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 180 $25.30 $23.47 $48,820 3.6 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 180 $15.65 $16.58 $34,490 3.3 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 460 $10.68 $11.38 $23,680 6.2 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,520 $9.21 $9.80 $20,380 1.9 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 230 $9.08 $10.38 $21,590 5.2 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,310 $16.12 $16.57 $34,460 3.0 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 120 $17.97 $18.50 $38,480 5.6 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 220 $12.61 $13.18 $27,410 5.5 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 2,390 $11.50 $11.76 $24,470 2.5 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 50 $13.00 $14.24 $29,620 6.5 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 410 $11.43 $11.96 $24,870 4.5 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 240 $13.67 $14.02 $29,170 5.1 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 90 $10.12 $11.63 $24,190 5.9 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,420 $9.54 $9.96 $20,720 2.7 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 110 $9.26 $9.81 $20,400 3.8 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 50 $12.74 $12.56 $26,120 4.9 %
 
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 400 $12.64 $13.06 $27,160 5.1 %
45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors 50 $22.12 $22.02 $45,800 3.1 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals (8) $13.02 $12.41 $25,800 4.0 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 6,150 $14.12 $15.74 $32,750 3.2 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 430 $22.80 $24.10 $50,120 5.1 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 100 $15.34 $15.54 $32,320 4.5 %
47-2031 Carpenters 380 $12.87 $14.40 $29,960 4.3 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 200 $14.58 $15.26 $31,740 3.9 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,300 $10.57 $10.85 $22,570 5.5 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 70 $12.17 $12.82 $26,660 4.0 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 340 $13.56 $15.08 $31,370 6.9 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 80 $12.30 $13.06 $27,160 6.9 %
47-2111 Electricians 420 $20.60 $20.65 $42,960 3.9 %
47-2121 Glaziers (8) $13.80 $13.54 $28,170 2.6 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 240 $13.85 $13.88 $28,860 3.9 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 240 $18.35 $18.39 $38,260 4.6 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 80 $18.13 $19.04 $39,590 5.8 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers (8) $12.03 $12.19 $25,360 6.4 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 90 $10.78 $10.76 $22,370 3.9 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians (8) $9.07 $9.51 $19,790 6.8 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 130 $8.15 $8.81 $18,330 9.8 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 90 $14.47 $15.89 $33,060 7.9 %
47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 120 $24.10 $26.05 $54,180 4.6 %
 
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 5,250 $15.48 $17.12 $35,620 2.9 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 450 $23.55 $25.02 $52,050 4.7 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 70 $15.88 $16.73 $34,800 12.8 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (8) $16.66 $17.22 $35,820 9.2 %
49-2096 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles (8) $11.26 $11.44 $23,790 3.9 %
49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (8) $22.86 $22.99 $47,810 4.0 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 90 $14.88 $16.19 $33,680 9.5 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 580 $14.03 $15.30 $31,820 6.8 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 270 $18.39 $18.59 $38,660 3.4 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 230 $16.21 $17.53 $36,460 6.6 %
49-3092 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians (8) $16.12 $15.26 $31,730 7.7 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 190 $9.71 $9.90 $20,590 6.7 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 60 $16.09 $16.26 $33,820 3.4 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 380 $19.45 $19.39 $40,330 4.0 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 440 $20.07 $20.30 $42,220 5.7 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,030 $11.76 $12.52 $26,040 2.1 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 60 $11.40 $12.06 $25,090 6.3 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 330 $16.67 $18.54 $38,550 8.8 %
49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers (8) $17.18 $17.18 $35,740 12.3 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers (8) $11.61 $11.73 $24,390 4.2 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 190 $10.03 $10.74 $22,340 4.5 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other (8) $24.85 $24.05 $50,020 6.9 %
 
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 7,830 $11.47 $14.48 $30,120 8.9 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 630 $24.61 $28.70 $59,690 9.1 %
51-2011 Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (8) $12.22 $13.79 $28,670 8.5 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 30 $13.67 $13.51 $28,100 8.6 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 290 $13.72 $18.11 $37,660 18.3 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other (8) $9.19 $9.40 $19,540 3.1 %
51-3011 Bakers 80 $9.47 $9.30 $19,340 3.8 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 440 $11.01 $11.03 $22,930 3.7 %
51-3023 Slaughterers and Meat Packers 1,310 $10.79 $10.61 $22,060 4.1 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 50 $10.59 $10.14 $21,100 5.0 %
51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 40 $10.89 $10.66 $22,160 3.7 %
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 60 $18.43 $19.56 $40,690 3.6 %
51-4041 Machinists 200 $20.16 $20.78 $43,220 5.6 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $16.22 $15.50 $32,250 11.5 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 270 $13.75 $14.80 $30,790 5.6 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 40 $13.81 $13.47 $28,020 2.8 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 100 $9.04 $9.81 $20,410 11.5 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 350 $7.93 $8.16 $16,970 4.2 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (8) $8.13 $7.97 $16,590 2.9 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 120 $8.01 $8.55 $17,770 5.3 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 170 $12.57 $12.80 $26,610 4.8 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 40 $19.27 $17.56 $36,530 11.2 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 120 $13.72 $15.25 $31,720 2.4 %
51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 50 $26.07 $23.56 $49,010 3.2 %
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 130 $10.51 $10.69 $22,240 3.4 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 130 $10.74 $15.43 $32,100 11.0 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $11.34 $14.59 $30,350 14.3 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 210 $16.32 $19.08 $39,690 11.9 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 210 $10.88 $10.78 $22,420 4.4 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $25.82 $21.47 $44,650 10.5 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment (8) $9.31 $12.33 $25,650 8.2 %
51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 50 $8.75 $9.44 $19,630 6.4 %
51-9194 Etchers and Engravers (8) $11.08 $11.42 $23,760 6.0 %
 
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 7,180 $11.46 $13.33 $27,720 3.2 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 170 $17.65 $18.10 $37,650 5.6 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 150 $23.74 $24.07 $50,060 3.4 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 140 $8.78 $9.35 $19,440 2.6 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 640 $9.54 $10.80 $22,460 6.1 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,690 $17.05 $18.03 $37,500 4.6 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 770 $11.79 $12.86 $26,750 5.5 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 50 $11.01 $11.11 $23,110 4.0 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 50 (8) (8) (8) (8)
53-6031 Service Station Attendants (8) $10.57 $10.54 $21,910 4.8 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 120 $10.25 $10.15 $21,110 3.4 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 40 $19.52 $19.70 $40,970 5.1 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 560 $12.45 $14.10 $29,340 7.1 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 470 $8.07 $8.29 $17,250 4.0 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,070 $9.32 $9.79 $20,360 1.8 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 90 $9.12 $9.21 $19,160 3.9 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 540 $7.94 $9.28 $19,290 7.3 %

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