May 2008 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

New Bedford, MA


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 New Bedford, MA, a metropolitan statistical area in Massachusetts.

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 New Bedford, MA (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 63,770 $14.92 $18.87 $39,260 2.0 %
 
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 2,310 $38.96 $44.53 $92,630 2.4 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 230 $56.56 $60.75 $126,360 9.3 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 650 $40.44 $46.67 $97,070 4.2 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 40 $56.53 $53.37 $111,010 6.9 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 110 $62.50 $68.95 $143,410 10.0 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 90 $34.54 $32.71 $68,040 8.4 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 40 $45.81 $46.30 $96,310 4.5 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 180 $36.03 $40.91 $85,100 8.6 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 80 $43.43 $43.96 $91,430 5.7 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 30 $37.81 $53.04 $110,330 23.0 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 60 $17.71 $19.95 $41,500 8.2 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 170 (4) (4) $85,660 4.5 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 40 $49.71 $51.76 $107,660 4.9 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 60 $27.12 $28.76 $59,820 9.8 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 160 $38.96 $40.89 $85,050 5.4 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 120 $23.77 $25.56 $53,160 13.4 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 1,290 $26.94 $28.20 $58,650 3.0 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 110 $27.36 $26.67 $55,480 9.6 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 60 $23.97 $25.21 $52,430 3.6 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 180 $28.72 $30.55 $63,540 12.8 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 40 $24.15 $24.11 $50,140 6.2 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 40 $21.57 $22.56 $46,920 4.9 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 100 $24.66 $24.97 $51,940 7.3 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 50 $27.80 $29.48 $61,320 9.7 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 130 $22.25 $23.26 $48,390 5.9 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 300 $29.78 $31.40 $65,310 6.4 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 30 $25.68 $26.06 $54,200 12.1 %
 
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 360 $29.86 $30.56 $63,560 3.6 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 40 $33.37 $36.68 $76,290 7.8 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 130 $21.41 $22.48 $46,760 3.9 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 30 $38.51 $38.51 $80,110 3.7 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 70 $33.97 $34.86 $72,510 6.6 %
 
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 680 $29.85 $32.31 $67,200 5.6 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 90 $38.32 $35.48 $73,790 6.2 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 100 $36.58 $37.78 $78,580 6.1 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 80 $39.40 $38.79 $80,680 4.2 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 30 $20.66 $22.39 $46,570 6.6 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 70 $15.16 $16.22 $33,730 12.0 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 60 $20.91 $21.23 $44,150 4.3 %
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 50 $24.40 $24.04 $50,000 3.9 %
 
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 460 $23.16 $24.17 $50,270 5.1 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 30 $21.27 $21.61 $44,960 9.1 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 60 $20.77 $23.56 $49,010 7.9 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 80 $31.54 $32.20 $66,970 3.0 %
 
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 1,880 $17.22 $19.34 $40,220 5.4 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 70 $30.99 $30.79 $64,040 3.1 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 90 $14.64 $18.30 $38,060 14.4 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 40 $17.17 $20.91 $43,500 9.6 %
21-1019 Counselors, All Other (8) $19.38 $19.14 $39,800 3.5 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 220 $26.00 $25.15 $52,310 5.5 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 220 $18.17 $21.72 $45,170 8.1 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 350 $20.55 $20.28 $42,190 10.4 %
21-1091 Health Educators 50 $18.30 $18.85 $39,200 2.8 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 530 $12.03 $13.35 $27,760 5.8 %
 
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 190 $34.81 $40.46 $84,160 17.4 %
23-1011 Lawyers 140 $42.26 $47.57 $98,950 12.3 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants (8) $15.36 $18.64 $38,780 8.7 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 5,560 $26.12 $24.86 $51,710 5.4 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 420 $10.10 $10.95 $22,790 2.1 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 130 (4) (4) $51,590 4.6 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 820 (4) (4) $53,320 7.0 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,080 (4) (4) $57,620 4.7 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 900 (4) (4) $56,780 4.9 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 180 (4) (4) $63,640 3.5 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 140 (4) (4) $58,440 2.1 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 140 (4) (4) $62,970 3.7 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 60 $28.34 $26.73 $55,590 6.1 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 90 $19.14 $17.93 $37,300 6.8 %
25-4021 Librarians 70 $28.58 $30.36 $63,150 6.2 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 60 $16.11 $15.44 $32,110 7.0 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 40 $32.45 $29.30 $60,940 13.5 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 550 (4) (4) $22,570 4.1 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 500 $17.93 $20.91 $43,490 8.4 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 50 $18.04 $19.62 $40,810 4.2 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 90 (4) (4) $24,650 21.8 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 90 $23.87 $25.27 $52,560 3.8 %
27-3041 Editors 40 $28.67 $31.34 $65,180 16.3 %
 
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 4,320 $27.67 $31.14 $64,770 3.2 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 50 (5) $91.10 $189,500 16.6 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 100 $49.48 $50.00 $103,990 4.5 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (8) (5) $97.22 $202,210 14.4 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 70 $71.69 $78.43 $163,130 9.4 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 50 $45.11 $47.61 $99,020 6.3 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,560 $30.99 $31.27 $65,030 3.7 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 60 $33.53 $35.10 $73,010 2.4 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 120 $35.92 $36.48 $75,880 2.2 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 60 $35.03 $37.44 $77,870 4.8 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 100 $18.00 $19.90 $41,380 2.9 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 190 $30.73 $32.67 $67,950 6.2 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 110 $28.67 $28.41 $59,090 8.1 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 110 $17.14 $16.86 $35,080 7.9 %
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 70 $10.72 $11.38 $23,670 6.9 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 200 $12.68 $12.64 $26,290 3.5 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists (8) $22.88 $22.83 $47,490 3.1 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 50 $14.77 $15.06 $31,320 4.5 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 650 $22.54 $22.74 $47,300 1.9 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 160 $12.93 $13.82 $28,740 4.0 %
 
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 2,660 $12.59 $13.48 $28,040 1.9 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 210 $11.96 $12.46 $25,920 4.2 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,540 $11.71 $11.99 $24,940 1.4 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 90 $24.04 $24.11 $50,150 2.6 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists (8) $16.84 $17.57 $36,550 10.5 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 140 $16.26 $15.24 $31,700 12.6 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 320 $14.28 $14.84 $30,860 3.6 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 40 $11.61 $14.60 $30,370 11.5 %
 
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 1,560 $19.89 $21.24 $44,170 3.6 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 40 $43.75 $43.26 $89,980 2.4 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 390 $20.49 $20.33 $42,300 4.4 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 340 $28.44 $27.46 $57,110 1.8 %
33-9032 Security Guards 170 $11.30 $12.11 $25,190 5.6 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 6,300 $9.49 $10.67 $22,200 2.0 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 60 $22.11 $21.88 $45,510 12.7 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 460 $14.14 $15.34 $31,910 4.8 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 100 $8.71 $8.81 $18,320 3.0 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 150 $12.77 $13.43 $27,930 3.2 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 490 $11.93 $12.12 $25,220 4.5 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 440 $9.43 $10.25 $21,330 2.7 %
35-3011 Bartenders 420 $9.64 $10.40 $21,620 5.2 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,750 $9.10 $9.54 $19,840 2.9 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 500 $8.80 $9.10 $18,920 2.5 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,210 $10.07 $10.75 $22,350 5.9 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 200 $9.01 $9.84 $20,480 3.9 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 310 $8.87 $8.97 $18,660 2.0 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 130 $10.88 $10.86 $22,590 2.8 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 1,540 $11.95 $13.31 $27,680 2.4 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 80 $19.33 $19.56 $40,690 4.2 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 40 $19.39 $20.96 $43,590 7.2 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 670 $13.08 $13.37 $27,820 3.2 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 310 $9.54 $10.19 $21,190 2.2 %
37-2019 Building Cleaning Workers, All Other (8) $12.86 $14.28 $29,700 7.2 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 260 $11.45 $12.20 $25,370 5.3 %
37-3013 Tree Trimmers and Pruners (8) $14.85 $18.15 $37,750 8.9 %
 
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 1,000 $10.98 $13.22 $27,500 7.0 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 50 $17.39 $18.88 $39,270 8.5 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 40 $9.73 $11.60 $24,120 8.8 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 210 (8) (8) (8) (8)
39-9011 Child Care Workers 250 $9.61 $10.12 $21,050 3.9 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 110 $12.27 $12.72 $26,460 3.6 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 50 $11.26 $14.69 $30,560 19.6 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 130 $10.05 $10.72 $22,310 2.0 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 6,780 $9.94 $14.92 $31,040 4.5 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 670 $17.70 $19.57 $40,710 3.4 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 100 $29.94 $33.28 $69,220 9.5 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,180 $8.90 $9.40 $19,540 1.5 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 300 $11.82 $12.88 $26,790 6.8 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 50 $15.49 $15.92 $33,120 5.8 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,410 $9.41 $11.07 $23,030 3.2 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 40 $17.39 $25.25 $52,520 28.5 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 150 $18.15 $21.33 $44,360 17.1 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 140 $18.54 $22.00 $45,770 12.6 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 150 $42.99 $46.52 $96,750 23.9 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 380 $30.73 $33.13 $68,920 4.7 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 40 $22.61 $24.55 $51,070 8.1 %
41-9031 Sales Engineers 40 $36.08 $39.93 $83,060 17.8 %
41-9041 Telemarketers (8) $12.02 $14.27 $29,690 8.0 %
 
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 9,640 $14.70 $15.68 $32,610 1.3 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 740 $20.27 $21.81 $45,360 2.0 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 50 $12.69 $12.96 $26,960 3.1 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 60 $18.14 $20.51 $42,660 4.8 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 250 $14.69 $15.41 $32,060 3.1 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 960 $14.82 $15.50 $32,230 1.7 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 100 $18.13 $19.32 $40,180 4.1 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 40 $15.22 $16.16 $33,610 5.6 %
43-3071 Tellers 370 $11.95 $12.16 $25,300 4.2 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 760 $14.28 $14.74 $30,660 3.6 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs (8) $20.10 $19.81 $41,200 2.1 %
43-4071 File Clerks 60 $9.90 $11.26 $23,420 5.0 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 40 $12.76 $13.60 $28,290 10.0 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 70 $10.26 $11.46 $23,840 12.1 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks (8) $12.70 $13.54 $28,160 6.5 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 70 $14.35 $13.96 $29,030 15.2 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 100 $11.50 $12.84 $26,710 6.4 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 40 $17.24 $17.92 $37,270 4.2 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 350 $12.11 $12.06 $25,080 2.5 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 50 $14.69 $16.08 $33,450 3.7 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 50 $16.97 $16.62 $34,570 3.3 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 90 $17.66 $17.49 $36,380 5.2 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 50 $26.31 $25.30 $52,620 2.0 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 220 $24.24 $24.00 $49,930 2.0 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 60 $20.50 $21.21 $44,120 2.6 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 570 $12.06 $12.98 $27,000 3.0 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 970 $11.62 $12.99 $27,010 3.9 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 500 $19.33 $19.50 $40,560 1.9 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 140 $17.12 $17.09 $35,550 6.3 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 380 $14.25 $14.84 $30,870 2.7 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 640 $15.24 $15.93 $33,130 4.0 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 70 $14.09 $14.74 $30,660 6.9 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 110 $17.18 $17.01 $35,380 4.6 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,320 $13.53 $14.04 $29,200 2.0 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 240 $9.82 $11.38 $23,660 6.0 %
45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 120 $9.09 $9.39 $19,530 2.3 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 100 $11.14 $11.21 $23,320 7.6 %
 
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 2,630 $20.72 $22.30 $46,390 3.3 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 200 $28.08 $35.33 $73,480 14.5 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 130 $26.75 $29.96 $62,310 11.3 %
47-2031 Carpenters 580 $22.35 $22.85 $47,540 3.9 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 70 $18.17 $19.19 $39,910 5.5 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 370 $20.15 $20.61 $42,870 7.7 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 120 $25.22 $25.65 $53,350 6.6 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (8) $18.58 $18.77 $39,040 4.0 %
47-2111 Electricians 140 $23.83 $24.42 $50,790 4.2 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 50 $16.73 $16.91 $35,170 4.7 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (8) $26.39 $25.41 $52,850 6.5 %
47-2181 Roofers 80 $14.27 $16.13 $33,560 9.7 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (8) $27.63 $25.19 $52,390 13.4 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 150 $16.33 $18.04 $37,520 9.1 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 60 $16.73 $18.73 $38,970 8.3 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 100 $13.01 $13.15 $27,350 4.1 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 50 $23.29 $24.95 $51,890 10.5 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 40 $18.00 $17.51 $36,420 3.4 %
 
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 2,130 $18.83 $19.96 $41,530 2.4 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 210 $23.82 $26.26 $54,620 3.4 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (8) $28.70 $26.50 $55,110 18.2 %
49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (8) $25.09 $24.79 $51,560 6.3 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 60 $14.28 $15.54 $32,320 11.7 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 310 $15.12 $16.78 $34,890 5.1 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 80 $17.08 $17.83 $37,090 7.2 %
49-3051 Motorboat Mechanics 110 $20.33 $19.64 $40,840 3.4 %
49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (8) $11.85 $12.68 $26,370 9.4 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 40 $9.51 $10.32 $21,470 9.6 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 60 $18.11 $18.88 $39,270 4.1 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 100 $18.60 $19.40 $40,350 3.7 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 540 $17.85 $17.67 $36,760 2.7 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 30 $18.02 $19.34 $40,220 10.6 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 50 $16.58 $16.45 $34,210 6.2 %
 
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 6,580 $13.36 $14.51 $30,190 3.5 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 420 $24.58 $23.97 $49,860 2.7 %
51-2021 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 40 $12.39 $12.81 $26,630 8.8 %
51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 190 $11.61 $12.36 $25,720 3.7 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 540 $14.90 $15.90 $33,080 6.9 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 190 $8.00 $9.02 $18,760 6.7 %
51-3011 Bakers 50 $11.36 $12.05 $25,070 4.9 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 200 $10.45 $11.07 $23,030 4.7 %
51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 180 $19.45 $20.06 $41,720 7.6 %
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 60 $14.16 $14.40 $29,940 6.5 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $11.26 $11.84 $24,630 5.7 %
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 70 $14.17 $14.74 $30,660 5.1 %
51-4041 Machinists 260 $19.73 $18.77 $39,050 9.0 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 240 $13.73 $13.68 $28,460 3.4 %
51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 70 $17.34 $17.68 $36,780 4.4 %
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 40 $25.39 $24.79 $51,560 4.1 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 180 $17.45 $18.34 $38,150 6.9 %
51-4191 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 50 $13.62 $13.73 $28,550 4.2 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 50 $16.65 $16.36 $34,020 4.3 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 250 $8.89 $9.44 $19,630 3.0 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 190 $12.84 $12.05 $25,060 4.9 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 850 $12.95 $12.33 $25,660 7.2 %
51-6051 Sewers, Hand 60 $9.30 $9.88 $20,560 3.0 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 50 $17.15 $18.12 $37,680 9.1 %
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 70 $11.86 $12.59 $26,200 6.1 %
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 60 $12.14 $12.23 $25,440 8.2 %
51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 40 $12.89 $12.65 $26,320 5.1 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $12.17 $12.18 $25,330 3.0 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 410 $12.04 $12.53 $26,060 4.2 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 130 $12.65 $13.56 $28,200 5.8 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 50 $13.80 $14.90 $30,980 7.2 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 40 $18.10 $19.16 $39,850 10.0 %
51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 130 $15.09 $16.27 $33,850 3.3 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers (8) $10.93 $11.71 $24,360 5.8 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 70 $14.30 $14.51 $30,170 2.6 %
 
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 5,170 $11.99 $14.08 $29,290 4.7 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 110 $20.43 $21.00 $43,680 5.1 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 110 $21.04 $22.71 $47,240 11.3 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 400 $10.20 $11.99 $24,950 7.5 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 200 $17.04 $17.82 $37,060 9.2 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 760 $18.95 $20.00 $41,610 2.8 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 580 $12.47 $13.65 $28,380 6.4 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 130 $10.92 $11.01 $22,890 2.7 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants (8) $16.70 $15.20 $31,610 15.5 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 190 $14.04 $14.46 $30,070 4.2 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 100 $11.57 $12.26 $25,510 5.4 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,710 $9.93 $10.87 $22,610 5.7 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 470 $10.20 $10.64 $22,130 3.2 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 30 $14.71 $14.78 $30,750 3.5 %

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