May 2008 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Western Nebraska 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 Western Nebraska 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 Western Nebraska 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 (8) $11.75 $14.36 $29,870 1.1 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 2,490 $26.81 $30.08 $62,560 4.0 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 130 $55.23 $55.98 $116,440 8.1 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 560 $32.03 $35.26 $73,340 3.7 %
11-1031 Legislators 450 (4) (4) $16,150 4.5 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 70 $35.00 $40.55 $84,350 10.2 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 70 $20.83 $22.58 $46,960 5.9 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 30 $32.11 $31.78 $66,100 2.2 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 140 $34.38 $38.18 $79,420 5.9 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 50 $31.23 $31.86 $66,260 3.2 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 60 $38.23 $42.78 $88,980 6.0 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 90 $23.90 $45.95 $95,580 27.3 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 200 (4) (4) $76,930 2.3 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 70 $28.33 $30.06 $62,520 1.8 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 50 $19.19 $20.99 $43,660 4.6 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors 30 $28.51 $30.27 $62,970 7.6 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 140 $29.48 $30.17 $62,740 3.3 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 110 $25.20 $25.19 $52,390 0.8 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 30 $20.19 $22.04 $45,840 3.4 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 70 $17.22 $19.22 $39,980 5.8 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 2,120 $22.69 $23.89 $49,700 2.0 %
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 30 $24.60 $26.40 $54,920 8.4 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 70 $19.31 $21.08 $43,840 4.0 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 50 $18.69 $21.33 $44,370 4.2 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 80 $29.97 $29.64 $61,640 6.2 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 110 $20.01 $21.70 $45,130 1.8 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 60 $21.73 $21.15 $43,990 6.2 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 80 $16.06 $18.21 $37,880 5.4 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 60 $26.14 $27.24 $56,660 2.0 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 120 $14.35 $16.43 $34,170 3.8 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 30 $18.30 $19.97 $41,540 6.5 %
13-1111 Management Analysts (8) $28.77 $28.05 $58,350 9.6 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 230 $22.32 $22.21 $46,200 4.1 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 480 $23.62 $25.88 $53,830 3.2 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 70 $15.72 $18.28 $38,030 9.8 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 40 $22.92 $27.11 $56,390 5.3 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 380 $27.42 $27.05 $56,270 3.9 %
 
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 430 $20.79 $21.90 $45,560 2.2 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 70 $18.18 $20.61 $42,870 5.9 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 140 $16.55 $16.91 $35,170 4.0 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 80 $24.13 $24.41 $50,770 3.5 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 60 $23.33 $27.12 $56,410 4.1 %
 
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 390 $20.51 $22.45 $46,690 2.7 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 50 $28.35 $29.18 $60,700 3.2 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 80 $15.66 $16.19 $33,680 1.5 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 40 $22.63 $21.83 $45,410 5.0 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians (8) $15.19 $15.47 $32,180 6.8 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 520 $21.01 $23.65 $49,180 3.6 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 70 $26.59 $26.29 $54,670 4.9 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 100 $25.32 $28.15 $58,560 5.5 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 50 $25.89 $24.95 $51,900 2.8 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 40 $17.90 $17.34 $36,060 3.8 %
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 80 $13.10 $14.65 $30,480 2.0 %
 
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 1,040 $15.32 $16.40 $34,110 4.5 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 140 $23.10 $22.16 $46,090 5.3 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 160 $18.65 $21.57 $44,870 14.3 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 110 $11.40 $12.02 $25,000 4.3 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 130 $15.21 $15.25 $31,720 4.4 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 90 $16.47 $17.17 $35,720 7.1 %
21-1091 Health Educators (8) $14.86 $17.06 $35,480 3.2 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 280 $12.16 $12.60 $26,210 4.2 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 50 $15.60 $15.04 $31,290 2.5 %
 
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 (8) $26.66 $31.50 $65,530 20.2 %
23-1011 Lawyers 200 $32.99 $38.67 $80,440 18.5 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 50 $14.86 $15.40 $32,040 5.9 %
 
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 6,270 $17.57 $17.52 $36,440 2.0 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $50,870 6.0 %
25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $42,890 3.7 %
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $47,970 1.8 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 30 $20.80 $21.29 $44,280 3.1 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 100 $11.16 $12.87 $26,780 9.7 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 230 (4) (4) $41,500 3.4 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,400 (4) (4) $43,750 2.9 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 310 (4) (4) $45,990 3.6 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 960 (4) (4) $43,240 1.6 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 80 (4) (4) $49,740 3.0 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 180 (4) (4) $43,190 2.6 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 40 (4) (4) $46,490 4.3 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 80 (4) (4) $46,590 2.2 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors (8) $11.50 $14.32 $29,790 16.1 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers (8) $21.07 $21.19 $44,080 8.1 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 440 (4) (4) $25,540 5.6 %
25-4021 Librarians 160 $20.29 $20.24 $42,100 2.0 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 220 $8.94 $9.38 $19,520 3.3 %
25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors 60 $23.91 $23.32 $48,500 4.6 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 40 $25.07 $26.20 $54,500 6.3 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,210 (4) (4) $20,150 3.3 %
 
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 630 $12.44 $14.47 $30,100 3.8 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 40 $9.64 $9.92 $20,630 3.9 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 70 $12.38 $13.28 $27,620 5.8 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 100 (4) (4) $26,340 9.2 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 90 $11.33 $15.00 $31,190 15.1 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 60 $11.29 $13.30 $27,660 15.1 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 110 $14.67 $16.64 $34,620 5.0 %
27-3041 Editors 50 $15.66 $15.27 $31,750 6.8 %
 
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 4,430 $21.56 $25.09 $52,180 2.1 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 60 $77.13 $77.33 $160,840 21.5 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 30 $18.88 $21.15 $43,980 6.8 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 210 $49.79 $44.36 $92,260 4.5 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 90 $61.69 $68.99 $143,490 6.0 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 80 $37.47 $37.86 $78,750 2.1 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,510 $24.19 $24.88 $51,740 3.2 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 30 $29.04 $30.92 $64,310 2.3 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 80 $33.58 $32.77 $68,160 2.1 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 80 $20.35 $21.08 $43,840 1.4 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 110 $23.05 $23.91 $49,730 3.5 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 90 $24.87 $26.18 $54,460 5.7 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 150 $22.47 $22.69 $47,190 2.7 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 130 $14.78 $15.28 $31,780 6.4 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 100 $27.51 $27.15 $56,470 3.6 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 130 $21.16 $21.49 $44,710 1.8 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 80 $12.25 $13.61 $28,300 9.1 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 190 $11.56 $11.95 $24,850 2.4 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 50 $14.61 $14.77 $30,730 2.6 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 40 $9.98 $11.83 $24,600 18.0 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 710 $16.16 $16.11 $33,500 1.1 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 130 $13.68 $14.21 $29,550 4.2 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (8) $12.17 $12.57 $26,150 6.8 %
 
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 2,880 $10.58 $10.78 $22,430 1.5 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 330 $9.18 $9.71 $20,200 4.1 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,710 $10.33 $10.42 $21,670 1.2 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 220 $13.62 $13.51 $28,090 2.7 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 240 $11.27 $11.37 $23,650 2.5 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 30 $11.86 $12.05 $25,070 2.5 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 140 $12.29 $12.12 $25,210 2.2 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 110 $9.14 $9.10 $18,930 7.9 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 30 $9.81 $10.69 $22,240 2.0 %
 
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 1,170 $15.35 $16.19 $33,680 1.9 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 50 (8) (8) (8) (8)
33-2011 Fire Fighters 80 $11.88 $12.87 $26,780 3.5 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 170 $12.81 $12.87 $26,760 2.5 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 50 $24.67 $26.39 $54,890 2.2 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 440 $18.01 $18.30 $38,060 1.3 %
33-9032 Security Guards 40 $12.39 $11.46 $23,840 4.9 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 130 $7.66 $8.09 $16,830 3.5 %
 
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 7,780 $7.43 $8.07 $16,780 1.0 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 30 $14.93 $16.11 $33,520 11.9 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 470 $12.33 $13.31 $27,680 3.6 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 580 $7.42 $7.62 $15,860 2.6 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 550 $9.38 $9.67 $20,110 1.3 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 340 $7.69 $8.33 $17,320 4.1 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 250 $9.20 $9.08 $18,890 4.4 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 650 $7.71 $7.90 $16,420 2.2 %
35-3011 Bartenders 570 $7.09 $7.43 $15,460 4.1 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,940 $7.09 $7.28 $15,150 2.0 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 110 $7.52 $7.78 $16,190 3.5 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,420 $6.99 $7.06 $14,690 2.0 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 180 $7.61 $8.01 $16,660 2.1 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 250 $8.44 $8.56 $17,800 5.0 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 340 $7.11 $7.17 $14,910 1.9 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 90 $7.31 $7.42 $15,440 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 3,190 $8.90 $9.63 $20,040 1.8 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 140 $12.19 $12.41 $25,800 3.1 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 50 $18.97 $19.99 $41,570 4.2 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,500 $8.96 $9.61 $19,990 2.4 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 980 $7.71 $7.99 $16,610 1.9 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 470 $10.40 $10.67 $22,190 3.5 %
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 40 $11.29 $11.46 $23,830 3.3 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 1,220 $8.33 $9.14 $19,010 3.1 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 80 $7.10 $7.14 $14,850 3.6 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 130 $7.57 $7.84 $16,300 4.4 %
39-4021 Funeral Attendants (8) $7.32 $8.35 $17,370 17.5 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 190 $9.51 $9.92 $20,640 16.0 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 220 $7.54 $8.18 $17,020 5.7 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 120 $7.74 $7.72 $16,060 4.9 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 50 $9.08 $9.44 $19,630 3.7 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 160 $11.31 $11.34 $23,600 3.8 %
 
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 9,480 $9.34 $12.04 $25,040 2.6 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 950 $14.92 $16.10 $33,490 2.7 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 70 $30.20 $33.71 $70,130 6.6 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,970 $7.51 $7.82 $16,260 1.6 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 290 $8.94 $10.28 $21,380 7.4 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 390 $14.63 $14.45 $30,060 4.2 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,860 $8.74 $9.91 $20,620 3.3 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 100 $13.78 $16.62 $34,570 7.8 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 410 $13.57 $18.54 $38,570 22.2 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 120 $14.71 $18.22 $37,890 15.7 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 80 $14.87 $16.88 $35,110 6.2 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 50 $18.98 $22.42 $46,640 8.8 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 790 $20.45 $22.55 $46,900 4.9 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 240 $9.00 $9.22 $19,190 4.6 %
 
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 13,270 $11.39 $12.28 $25,530 1.0 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 500 $17.43 $17.97 $37,380 2.3 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 70 $9.09 $9.37 $19,490 4.1 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 280 $13.80 $14.26 $29,660 3.9 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 310 $13.13 $13.24 $27,550 2.1 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,650 $12.44 $12.72 $26,450 1.5 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 80 $14.00 $14.47 $30,100 2.1 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 40 $12.27 $12.50 $26,010 9.7 %
43-3071 Tellers 490 $9.62 $10.09 $20,980 3.7 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 40 $13.51 $14.22 $29,580 3.4 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 140 $12.38 $12.80 $26,620 2.4 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 870 $11.40 $12.26 $25,500 2.1 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 120 $10.77 $11.19 $23,270 3.5 %
43-4071 File Clerks 50 $8.77 $9.04 $18,810 3.1 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 380 $8.40 $8.53 $17,750 3.2 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 100 $12.22 $12.41 $25,800 2.1 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 120 $7.96 $8.49 $17,660 2.6 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 140 $13.61 $14.21 $29,550 5.1 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (8) $9.11 $9.62 $20,000 11.3 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 530 $9.17 $9.66 $20,090 3.6 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 90 $16.15 $15.85 $32,960 2.2 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 690 $9.88 $10.48 $21,790 3.2 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 40 $14.17 $14.90 $31,000 1.9 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 90 $12.25 $12.73 $26,490 2.7 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 150 $14.34 $15.50 $32,240 4.3 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 40 $14.23 $14.97 $31,140 8.3 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 80 $26.57 $25.98 $54,030 1.4 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 260 $22.27 $22.29 $46,370 1.0 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 130 $17.07 $18.25 $37,950 1.7 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 160 $16.37 $16.91 $35,170 3.9 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 150 $12.14 $12.74 $26,510 4.7 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 850 $9.54 $10.38 $21,580 3.2 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 50 $16.76 $16.14 $33,570 4.4 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 620 $13.77 $14.10 $29,330 2.4 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 70 $11.87 $12.90 $26,840 10.4 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 250 $12.45 $13.40 $27,870 5.1 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,500 $11.09 $11.30 $23,510 1.8 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 50 $11.90 $12.57 $26,150 4.5 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 60 $11.28 $10.92 $22,710 5.3 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists (8) $10.56 $10.03 $20,860 14.2 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 90 $12.14 $12.37 $25,740 2.4 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 60 $9.26 $9.54 $19,850 3.4 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,530 $9.85 $10.24 $21,300 2.1 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 100 $10.68 $10.81 $22,490 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 560 $10.74 $12.12 $25,210 4.6 %
45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 130 $10.78 $11.97 $24,890 8.0 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 110 $11.56 $11.90 $24,760 5.6 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 210 $8.80 $9.36 $19,480 5.8 %
45-2099 Agricultural Workers, All Other (8) $13.34 $14.90 $30,990 2.8 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 3,550 $13.89 $14.93 $31,060 1.8 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 290 $22.44 $23.47 $48,820 2.7 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 40 $19.22 $19.17 $39,870 13.1 %
47-2031 Carpenters 490 $12.45 $13.35 $27,770 4.2 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 220 $12.16 $12.99 $27,020 11.0 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 170 $12.55 $12.12 $25,220 3.2 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 190 $13.97 $15.28 $31,780 3.7 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 140 $14.41 $14.11 $29,350 6.4 %
47-2111 Electricians 310 $16.46 $16.74 $34,820 3.8 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 30 $14.31 $18.61 $38,720 20.8 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 130 $15.97 $16.80 $34,940 4.9 %
47-2181 Roofers 50 $13.05 $12.94 $26,910 6.4 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 80 $11.67 $12.57 $26,150 10.5 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 60 $9.66 $10.39 $21,620 16.4 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 570 $13.91 $13.84 $28,780 1.4 %
47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (8) $15.27 $15.71 $32,680 6.3 %
 
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 4,290 $14.88 $16.25 $33,810 2.5 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 260 $25.02 $25.54 $53,120 3.3 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 40 $11.06 $11.39 $23,690 3.5 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 130 $17.47 $17.21 $35,790 7.6 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 130 $15.96 $17.11 $35,590 12.3 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 550 $13.24 $14.11 $29,340 5.9 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 340 $14.66 $14.93 $31,060 2.1 %
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 370 $14.62 $14.82 $30,830 5.3 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 40 $17.11 $17.23 $35,830 3.6 %
49-3052 Motorcycle Mechanics (8) $10.00 $10.36 $21,560 5.8 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 110 $9.57 $9.80 $20,390 6.4 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 200 $16.61 $17.64 $36,680 8.2 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers (8) $13.71 $13.37 $27,810 4.3 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 150 $16.06 $16.85 $35,060 3.8 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 940 $12.61 $14.22 $29,570 3.1 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 280 $22.39 $22.88 $47,580 5.6 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (8) $20.82 $20.42 $42,470 14.4 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 50 $9.73 $10.26 $21,340 6.2 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 80 $12.73 $12.71 $26,430 7.6 %
 
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 6,710 $10.89 $12.18 $25,340 3.0 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 380 $21.83 $22.06 $45,890 3.5 %
51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 60 $8.87 $9.49 $19,730 2.5 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 470 $10.48 $11.34 $23,590 7.0 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 160 $13.03 $12.66 $26,330 3.6 %
51-3011 Bakers 40 $7.87 $8.06 $16,760 4.2 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 130 $11.97 $11.78 $24,500 4.5 %
51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 40 $11.76 $13.28 $27,610 2.8 %
51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic (8) $15.35 $16.72 $34,770 5.1 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 110 $11.40 $13.44 $27,960 9.4 %
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 100 $17.08 $16.07 $33,430 3.6 %
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 150 $10.78 $12.68 $26,370 7.4 %
51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 50 $10.81 $10.79 $22,450 4.5 %
51-4041 Machinists 120 $13.06 $14.45 $30,060 4.9 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 390 $12.64 $13.05 $27,150 5.8 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 130 (8) (8) (8) (8)
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 300 $7.90 $8.53 $17,740 4.8 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (8) $7.75 $8.20 $17,050 9.4 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 180 $14.32 $14.72 $30,620 3.4 %
51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 50 $17.04 $16.97 $35,290 4.0 %
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 120 $13.48 $14.90 $30,990 7.4 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 170 $10.00 $10.65 $22,160 6.8 %
51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 60 $10.02 $10.17 $21,160 2.9 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) $11.71 $12.03 $25,010 6.1 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 290 $14.13 $14.43 $30,010 2.2 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 220 $11.79 $11.85 $24,660 2.9 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 $12.83 $12.76 $26,540 2.6 %
51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 40 $9.39 $9.81 $20,400 3.8 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 240 $11.38 $12.49 $25,980 6.6 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other (8) $6.79 $7.21 $15,000 8.4 %
 
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 7,000 $11.60 $12.86 $26,740 2.4 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 180 $19.95 $19.95 $41,500 3.2 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 90 $27.46 $25.88 $53,830 6.8 %
53-2012 Commercial Pilots 50 (4) (4) $52,530 3.3 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 50 $10.72 $10.78 $22,420 3.5 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 320 $9.01 $10.01 $20,820 4.7 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 370 $10.16 $11.90 $24,750 7.4 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,340 $14.37 $15.46 $32,150 4.6 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 570 $10.72 $12.89 $26,810 7.3 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 180 $9.28 $9.50 $19,750 4.6 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 90 $8.16 $8.05 $16,750 5.5 %
53-6099 Transportation Workers, All Other (8) $11.04 $11.04 $22,960 8.7 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 210 $9.46 $10.27 $21,360 5.2 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 140 $14.48 $15.34 $31,900 9.4 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 150 $14.83 $14.68 $30,540 3.9 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 250 $8.27 $8.84 $18,390 4.0 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,890 $11.09 $11.46 $23,840 2.3 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 160 $11.32 $11.88 $24,700 3.7 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 700 $11.58 $12.25 $25,480 10.1 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 80 $13.57 $13.50 $28,080 2.9 %

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.

(8) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: May 01, 2009