May 2008 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Railbelt / Southwest Alaska nonmetropolitan area


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 the Railbelt / Southwest Alaska nonmetropolitan area.

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 Railbelt / Southwest Alaska nonmetropolitan area (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 70,210 $18.65 $21.77 $45,290 1.5 %
 
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 4,880 $30.97 $34.21 $71,160 2.1 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 320 $51.61 $58.61 $121,900 8.6 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,720 $29.38 $32.38 $67,360 2.7 %
11-1031 Legislators 240 (4) (4) $64,520 24.6 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 70 $23.88 $25.44 $52,910 6.6 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 40 $25.91 $32.09 $66,760 8.7 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 350 $26.24 $28.30 $58,860 4.0 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 30 $39.23 $37.77 $78,560 4.6 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 200 $38.80 $39.59 $82,360 3.8 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 30 $44.80 $45.09 $93,780 3.8 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 40 $33.69 $35.03 $72,870 5.0 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 110 $29.07 $29.67 $61,710 4.1 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 130 $44.37 $49.09 $102,100 6.8 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 50 $18.71 $21.27 $44,250 5.7 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 310 (4) (4) $87,990 1.8 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 50 $48.71 $49.92 $103,830 5.1 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 70 $20.66 $22.79 $47,410 8.5 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 50 $19.88 $22.93 $47,690 6.7 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 180 $30.75 $35.58 $74,000 4.8 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 40 $43.59 $43.20 $89,850 1.7 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 130 $20.19 $20.94 $43,540 1.0 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 90 $20.07 $24.74 $51,460 8.3 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 200 $20.91 $25.53 $53,110 7.4 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 300 $24.97 $29.53 $61,410 6.5 %
 
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 1,190 $27.69 $29.94 $62,270 3.0 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 100 $27.27 $30.40 $63,240 3.3 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 70 $22.32 $24.29 $50,520 3.4 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 90 $24.85 $25.86 $53,780 9.1 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 50 $37.56 $37.00 $76,950 5.0 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 40 $29.81 $31.52 $65,550 3.9 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 70 $29.13 $32.25 $67,080 3.9 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 260 $30.89 $32.91 $68,460 5.9 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 230 $27.09 $27.57 $57,350 2.5 %
 
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 500 $29.26 $30.21 $62,850 3.1 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 200 $23.42 $24.55 $51,060 4.5 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 60 $39.33 $41.68 $86,680 9.1 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 100 $31.78 $31.01 $64,500 5.8 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 30 $32.61 $31.71 $65,950 5.2 %
 
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 1,510 $42.33 $40.64 $84,540 4.5 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 120 $42.57 $41.64 $86,620 1.8 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 120 (8) (8) (8) (8)
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 90 $25.18 $26.85 $55,860 21.5 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 40 $50.02 $48.23 $100,310 2.3 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 110 $50.55 $45.73 $95,120 7.3 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers (8) $65.19 $55.17 $114,750 3.5 %
17-2171 Petroleum Engineers (8) $50.11 $50.42 $104,870 4.5 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 110 $41.50 $40.47 $84,180 7.1 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 50 $27.23 $27.92 $58,080 5.3 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 60 $39.21 $34.42 $71,600 16.4 %
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 60 $37.37 $35.55 $73,950 6.9 %
 
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 1,380 $26.76 $27.90 $58,030 2.7 %
19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 200 $28.08 $28.36 $58,990 1.6 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 130 $30.14 $31.57 $65,660 5.5 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (8) $41.24 $40.59 $84,430 2.6 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 60 $31.72 $32.14 $66,860 2.6 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 50 $27.80 $28.21 $58,690 3.3 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 150 $17.24 $17.32 $36,030 1.3 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 60 $23.69 $25.65 $53,340 8.7 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 50 $21.97 $20.54 $42,720 6.5 %
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 80 $17.46 $18.25 $37,960 1.5 %
19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 110 (8) (8) (8) (8)
 
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 1,410 $19.52 $20.69 $43,040 3.0 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 60 $25.97 $24.87 $51,740 4.6 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 160 $29.15 $28.85 $60,010 1.7 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 150 $20.23 $20.62 $42,880 4.0 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 30 (8) (8) (8) (8)
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 260 $19.51 $20.53 $42,710 5.2 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 40 $27.11 $26.65 $55,430 4.5 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 50 $21.90 $22.31 $46,410 3.8 %
21-1091 Health Educators 70 $15.65 $17.57 $36,550 2.8 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 260 $17.41 $18.41 $38,290 5.1 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 180 $17.23 $16.90 $35,160 8.0 %
 
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 150 $31.79 $36.24 $75,380 5.6 %
23-1011 Lawyers 80 $44.56 $46.56 $96,840 5.7 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 50 $24.24 $24.23 $50,390 4.3 %
 
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 6,680 $22.63 $22.96 $47,760 1.7 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 30 $28.63 $29.71 $61,790 4.5 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 270 $15.20 $16.08 $33,440 3.4 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 160 (4) (4) $54,770 3.2 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,420 (4) (4) $54,190 1.3 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 420 (4) (4) $53,470 1.6 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 790 (4) (4) $56,090 1.5 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 110 (4) (4) $58,040 4.0 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 250 (4) (4) $58,530 1.7 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 70 (4) (4) $61,160 5.4 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 110 (4) (4) $60,500 3.2 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 60 $18.15 $18.48 $38,440 2.9 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 120 $26.15 $24.62 $51,210 5.6 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 520 (4) (4) $40,130 11.9 %
25-4021 Librarians 100 $21.19 $21.68 $45,100 5.2 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 120 $15.75 $16.61 $34,540 1.9 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 110 $24.16 $26.78 $55,690 3.9 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,590 (4) (4) $34,960 2.6 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other (8) $17.92 $18.23 $37,920 2.7 %
 
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 390 $16.10 $17.71 $36,840 4.6 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 100 (4) (4) $19,420 3.8 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 40 $15.16 $17.26 $35,900 10.8 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 50 $16.77 $16.27 $33,850 3.6 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 40 $25.77 $27.88 $57,990 5.2 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 50 $19.52 $17.90 $37,240 6.7 %
 
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 2,240 $30.92 $36.28 $75,470 2.8 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 30 $78.66 $84.64 $176,060 10.2 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 50 $55.11 $48.71 $101,320 2.9 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 80 (5) $80.63 $167,710 13.6 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 80 (5) $84.67 $176,110 23.3 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 100 $40.75 $40.90 $85,080 6.7 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 770 $32.71 $34.12 $70,960 2.4 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 30 $34.89 $34.10 $70,940 2.0 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 80 $29.31 $29.41 $61,180 1.8 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 50 $31.97 $32.64 $67,900 2.4 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 50 $22.24 $24.10 $50,130 6.2 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 60 $44.79 $43.17 $89,790 7.4 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 50 $28.80 $30.32 $63,060 3.9 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 90 $20.18 $22.03 $45,810 3.6 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 50 $17.70 $17.60 $36,610 3.4 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 60 $22.95 $23.16 $48,160 2.1 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 100 $18.69 $19.99 $41,580 5.2 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 80 $40.63 $41.97 $87,310 3.2 %
29-9012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 60 $28.48 $28.96 $60,240 3.4 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 150 $20.35 $21.34 $44,390 5.9 %
 
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 1,300 $14.97 $16.19 $33,680 2.5 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 430 $13.61 $14.11 $29,350 3.8 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 340 $16.12 $17.21 $35,790 4.2 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 120 $17.97 $18.61 $38,710 4.6 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 190 $15.48 $16.17 $33,640 3.7 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (8) $12.63 $12.57 $26,150 3.8 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 90 $17.12 $16.74 $34,830 4.1 %
 
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 2,120 $22.21 $23.80 $49,500 3.8 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 70 $38.28 $38.47 $80,020 2.3 %
33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 30 $28.16 $27.47 $57,130 3.7 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 250 $18.84 $19.33 $40,200 3.6 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 360 $23.51 $24.00 $49,930 2.7 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 400 $27.15 $26.29 $54,680 5.5 %
33-9032 Security Guards 420 $20.75 $24.47 $50,910 11.6 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 140 $10.03 $11.62 $24,180 3.8 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 280 $19.73 $21.29 $44,280 1.8 %
 
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 4,490 $11.24 $12.81 $26,640 3.5 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 170 $17.29 $18.40 $38,270 5.9 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 260 $20.10 $20.95 $43,580 5.0 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 560 $15.39 $16.72 $34,780 2.8 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 400 $11.54 $11.94 $24,830 7.0 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 40 $13.85 $13.63 $28,350 5.2 %
35-2019 Cooks, All Other 60 $15.53 $19.43 $40,420 10.2 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 720 $11.85 $12.15 $25,280 2.3 %
35-3011 Bartenders 330 $10.05 $11.63 $24,200 8.3 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 690 $10.40 $10.26 $21,330 6.2 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 280 $10.28 $10.28 $21,370 4.6 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 580 $8.73 $11.28 $23,470 17.0 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 140 $9.51 $10.78 $22,420 11.3 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 210 $9.58 $9.68 $20,140 3.8 %
 
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 2,960 $13.26 $14.29 $29,730 2.2 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 130 $20.53 $23.26 $48,380 6.0 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (8) $12.31 $14.79 $30,770 16.0 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,750 $14.38 $14.79 $30,770 2.8 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 850 $11.07 $11.25 $23,410 1.8 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 110 $16.89 $17.05 $35,470 7.2 %
37-3019 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other 70 $15.90 $16.79 $34,930 3.9 %
 
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 1,750 $12.59 $14.13 $29,380 4.4 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 50 $21.77 $21.38 $44,460 7.8 %
39-3011 Gaming Dealers 90 $14.82 $14.77 $30,720 4.7 %
39-3012 Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners 160 (8) (8) (8) (8)
39-3019 Gaming Service Workers, All Other 100 $9.61 $10.89 $22,660 9.7 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants (8) $9.41 $10.18 $21,170 4.6 %
39-3099 Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other 70 $9.95 $10.14 $21,090 6.6 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (8) $12.16 $14.90 $30,990 21.5 %
39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts 50 $14.56 $15.26 $31,750 9.6 %
39-6032 Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants and Baggage Porters (8) $14.32 $14.88 $30,950 3.9 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 160 $10.06 $11.37 $23,660 7.9 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 170 $14.29 $14.15 $29,440 3.8 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 60 $15.98 $16.51 $34,350 7.1 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 220 $11.19 $13.47 $28,020 6.9 %
39-9041 Residential Advisors 60 $14.75 $15.62 $32,490 2.8 %
 
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 3,790 $11.85 $13.32 $27,700 1.9 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 450 $16.60 $17.09 $35,550 2.8 %
41-2011 Cashiers 1,550 $11.74 $11.93 $24,820 2.9 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 140 $10.26 $10.96 $22,800 4.1 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 80 $14.27 $15.54 $32,330 5.5 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 1,220 $10.73 $11.37 $23,650 2.2 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 40 $19.36 $22.60 $47,010 15.5 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (8) $23.98 $25.36 $52,750 6.5 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other (8) $7.39 $11.01 $22,910 4.9 %
 
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 10,150 $15.70 $17.04 $35,440 1.2 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 630 $21.20 $22.52 $46,840 4.5 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 60 $17.98 $17.82 $37,060 2.5 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 190 $18.05 $18.51 $38,490 3.1 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,120 $16.79 $18.20 $37,850 2.0 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 210 $18.51 $19.35 $40,240 2.7 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 60 $19.61 $20.09 $41,790 2.6 %
43-3071 Tellers (8) $14.94 $15.08 $31,370 3.0 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 60 $18.91 $19.84 $41,260 3.1 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 300 $15.08 $15.80 $32,870 4.9 %
43-4071 File Clerks 100 $13.71 $13.54 $28,160 3.5 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (8) $12.31 $12.02 $24,990 4.9 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 70 $15.03 $15.71 $32,680 4.0 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 70 $19.86 $21.02 $43,720 4.8 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 590 $14.19 $14.33 $29,810 2.2 %
43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 400 $16.47 $16.52 $34,360 5.7 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 150 $17.31 $17.52 $36,440 2.3 %
43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents (8) $13.22 $14.20 $29,550 4.8 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers (8) $18.72 $19.04 $39,600 1.6 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 100 $25.82 $24.45 $50,860 5.4 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 60 $16.69 $16.96 $35,270 10.6 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 90 $25.42 $25.04 $52,090 1.6 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 240 $11.69 $13.58 $28,240 1.0 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 110 $31.54 $29.66 $61,690 7.9 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 80 $17.62 $17.97 $37,380 2.6 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 540 $11.70 $13.30 $27,670 4.1 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 820 $19.52 $19.85 $41,290 2.4 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 50 $19.37 $19.07 $39,670 3.9 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 80 $14.65 $16.34 $33,990 4.4 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 970 $17.53 $17.57 $36,550 2.2 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 40 $14.19 $14.41 $29,970 4.2 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,590 $13.98 $14.60 $30,370 2.0 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 220 $18.09 $19.11 $39,750 2.8 %
 
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 200 $12.40 $15.48 $32,190 10.6 %
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 100 $16.68 $18.11 $37,680 13.9 %
 
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 7,820 (8) (8) (8) (8)
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 490 $35.92 $38.93 $80,980 4.6 %
47-2031 Carpenters 750 $24.58 $24.84 $51,670 3.6 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 890 $18.65 $20.57 $42,780 3.1 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 1,250 $28.42 $28.90 $60,120 2.9 %
47-2111 Electricians 530 $31.93 $31.85 $66,250 2.1 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 510 $34.97 $33.45 $69,580 9.2 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 40 $30.41 $30.29 $63,000 5.3 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 50 $28.74 $28.36 $58,990 2.7 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 50 $23.77 $22.75 $47,320 7.2 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 90 $34.19 $32.21 $67,000 10.6 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 30 $24.43 $25.56 $53,170 5.3 %
47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other 80 $27.31 $25.97 $54,030 8.2 %
47-5012 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 200 $36.16 $32.57 $67,750 9.7 %
47-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining 300 $21.26 $22.41 $46,610 6.5 %
47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 1,890 (8) (8) (8) (8)
47-5081 Helpers--Extraction Workers 130 (8) (8) (8) (8)
 
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 4,800 $22.99 $24.05 $50,020 2.1 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 250 $38.87 $38.60 $80,290 4.1 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 170 $28.89 $27.43 $57,050 8.6 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 30 $37.58 $37.74 $78,500 4.8 %
49-2095 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay (8) $28.75 $29.06 $60,450 3.0 %
49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 50 $26.74 $26.45 $55,010 15.3 %
49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 90 $29.62 $29.95 $62,300 5.8 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 30 $23.62 $25.83 $53,730 9.8 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 200 $21.58 $22.22 $46,230 4.3 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 170 $23.89 $25.70 $53,450 4.7 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 590 $26.99 $26.14 $54,370 3.6 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (8) $9.86 $10.81 $22,490 5.1 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 90 $28.51 $27.74 $57,700 4.3 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 360 $20.27 $22.85 $47,530 6.2 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,640 $17.92 $19.28 $40,090 2.5 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 100 $13.78 $15.92 $33,110 11.8 %
49-9044 Millwrights 110 $27.97 $27.53 $57,260 4.6 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 80 $34.24 $32.33 $67,240 4.6 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 50 $31.57 $34.06 $70,840 16.6 %
49-9096 Riggers 60 $25.82 $24.42 $50,790 4.0 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 110 $16.35 $19.60 $40,770 5.4 %
 
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 5,740 $11.21 $16.19 $33,680 4.9 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 340 $23.89 $27.90 $58,040 5.7 %
51-3011 Bakers 40 $14.27 $14.37 $29,900 3.6 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 50 $20.22 $19.80 $41,180 3.4 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 2,540 $8.80 $9.20 $19,140 2.1 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 90 (8) (8) (8) (8)
51-4041 Machinists 50 $23.41 $23.64 $49,170 6.3 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 410 $28.68 $27.97 $58,180 3.1 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 50 $12.21 $13.03 $27,100 6.7 %
51-8013 Power Plant Operators 240 $21.41 $23.92 $49,750 7.0 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 300 $16.54 $20.49 $42,620 4.7 %
51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (8) $28.98 $28.71 $59,720 8.3 %
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $20.25 $19.74 $41,060 9.4 %
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 90 $21.72 $23.14 $48,120 3.1 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 100 $15.21 $19.33 $40,220 6.2 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 80 $9.58 $13.68 $28,460 14.1 %
 
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 4,790 $18.44 $21.41 $44,530 3.7 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 60 $21.81 $26.11 $54,310 10.0 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 160 $30.25 $33.50 $69,670 5.7 %
53-2011 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (8) (4) (4) $90,580 6.3 %
53-2012 Commercial Pilots 140 (8) (8) (8) (8)
53-2021 Air Traffic Controllers 120 $33.07 $33.59 $69,860 3.5 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (8) $11.54 $13.76 $28,610 20.6 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 230 (8) (8) (8) (8)
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 50 $14.40 $16.63 $34,600 15.0 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 480 $22.45 $23.48 $48,850 3.0 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 210 $17.50 $17.63 $36,670 4.2 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 120 $8.94 $10.74 $22,340 16.7 %
53-5011 Sailors and Marine Oilers 220 $17.20 $17.66 $36,730 4.9 %
53-5021 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 250 $20.82 $23.54 $48,970 7.3 %
53-5031 Ship Engineers (8) $24.93 $25.45 $52,940 1.7 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 80 $13.10 $12.56 $26,120 4.7 %
53-6099 Transportation Workers, All Other (8) $18.45 $18.33 $38,120 4.3 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 150 $36.04 $34.84 $72,470 6.9 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 50 $18.46 $23.19 $48,230 8.4 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 170 $11.81 $13.75 $28,600 5.3 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 40 $12.40 $12.58 $26,160 6.2 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 990 $16.09 $17.19 $35,760 4.1 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 120 $8.35 $9.90 $20,580 4.1 %
53-7072 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers 210 $20.38 $21.61 $44,950 8.8 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 80 $14.95 $16.03 $33,340 5.2 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 150 $19.22 $21.81 $45,370 9.4 %

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