1999 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

South Dakota

These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry divisions in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in South Dakota.

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Management Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
11-0000 Management Occupations 14,300 $26.75 $29.60 $61,570 2.8 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 110 $26.50 $28.50 $59,270 5.2 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 280 $31.50 $34.95 $72,690 6.4 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 440 $32.59 $36.27 $75,440 7.4 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 80 $26.71 $28.15 $58,560 3.7 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 140 $24.72 $27.55 $57,310 9.5 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 190 $32.99 $36.91 $76,770 9.2 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 1,210 $30.12 $31.10 $64,700 2.4 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers (3) 380 $25.32 $26.50 $55,110 1.0 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers (3) 510 $26.19 $28.40 $59,070 2.5 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers (3) 190 $24.55 $26.46 $55,040 2.8 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 190 $25.61 $29.25 $60,840 7.0 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 550 $28.29 $28.13 $58,510 3.9 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 100 $13.38 $15.29 $31,800 6.8 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 660 (2) (2) $48,630 3.8 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 220 $33.41 $33.55 $69,780 2.9 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 320 $32.72 $33.53 $69,750 2.8 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 840 $16.41 $17.42 $36,240 2.8 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors (3) (5) $18.55 $19.02 $39,550 7.7 %
  11-9071 Gaming Managers 40 $16.83 $18.46 $38,390 8.7 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 120 $18.52 $18.38 $38,240 3.3 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 830 $26.33 $28.51 $59,310 4.5 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 120 $29.96 $31.82 $66,180 4.0 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 330 $19.05 $18.74 $38,980 0.6 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 330 $11.17 $14.01 $29,140 5.9 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 100 $20.93 $21.16 $44,000 2.8 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 10,560 $16.29 $17.72 $36,860 2.3 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 200 $16.81 $18.41 $38,300 6.6 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (3) 250 $14.10 $14.77 $30,720 4.3 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (3) 660 $16.29 $17.24 $35,860 1.4 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 740 $18.38 $18.59 $38,660 7.4 %
  13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage (3) (5) $20.06 $20.06 $41,730 3.9 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 450 $15.22 $15.80 $32,870 2.3 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators (3) 630 $17.23 $17.48 $36,360 1.5 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 30 $11.44 $11.99 $24,930 5.9 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 800 $14.29 $15.23 $31,680 4.0 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 130 $18.67 $20.31 $42,250 7.0 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 490 $13.65 $14.57 $30,300 3.7 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 330 $24.79 $27.41 $57,020 6.3 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners (5) $12.56 $13.12 $27,300 6.6 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors (3) 2,600 $15.87 $17.21 $35,800 1.2 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate (3) 200 $13.57 $15.64 $32,530 1.9 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts (3) 100 $18.61 $19.22 $39,980 1.2 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 190 $13.79 $16.92 $35,200 28.4 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors (5) $26.77 $26.99 $56,140 4.4 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters (3) 130 $18.01 $18.38 $38,220 4.7 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 1,420 $17.89 $18.29 $38,040 2.3 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents (3) 180 $14.15 $16.03 $33,350 1.8 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers (3) 120 $14.64 $15.05 $31,300 11.3 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 3,160 $16.88 $17.79 $37,010 2.6 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers (3) 490 $18.75 $19.39 $40,320 1.2 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 230 $16.80 $19.28 $40,090 9.0 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 50 $22.80 $23.37 $48,610 7.8 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 1,190 $11.82 $12.23 $25,450 3.1 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 510 $23.68 $23.77 $49,450 2.6 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators (3) 50 $21.41 $21.77 $45,280 2.6 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 330 $19.32 $19.35 $40,250 2.1 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 260 $21.17 $22.08 $45,920 4.2 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 4,410 $17.40 $19.27 $40,080 3.5 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval (3) (5) $21.51 $21.09 $43,870 12.1 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects (3) 30 $15.69 $17.52 $36,440 4.9 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 140 $13.33 $14.07 $29,260 7.2 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers (3) 560 $21.06 $22.33 $46,460 2.7 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 170 $25.63 $26.88 $55,910 4.4 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 230 $24.12 $25.59 $53,230 9.1 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 40 $23.04 $24.67 $51,310 3.2 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 50 $20.64 $21.14 $43,980 3.6 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 430 $23.86 $24.92 $51,840 5.4 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers (3) 480 $21.59 $23.19 $48,240 3.1 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 490 $13.97 $13.74 $28,580 3.4 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 30 $16.33 $17.06 $35,490 5.6 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 380 $13.29 $14.00 $29,120 3.8 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians (3) 320 $12.83 $13.06 $27,160 1.8 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 380 $14.32 $14.60 $30,370 27.4 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians (3) 130 $14.30 $14.16 $29,450 1.6 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 150 $14.75 $14.68 $30,520 2.7 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians (3) 90 $10.11 $10.71 $22,270 2.5 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 2,580 $14.86 $16.90 $35,160 3.3 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 120 $18.32 $18.82 $39,140 2.1 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 160 $21.53 $21.16 $44,000 0.9 %
  19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists (3) 40 $26.24 $24.26 $50,450 10.2 %
  19-2031 Chemists (3) 50 $18.10 $18.52 $38,520 3.2 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 50 $20.40 $20.72 $43,090 5.4 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 110 $16.18 $17.29 $35,970 5.6 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 80 $24.58 $26.31 $54,730 3.9 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners (3) 70 $10.23 $13.11 $27,260 7.2 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 30 $12.76 $16.11 $33,500 28.3 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 80 $10.50 $11.09 $23,070 1.3 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 50 $12.86 $12.64 $26,290 3.6 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (5) $12.22 $12.33 $25,650 4.3 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 320 $9.67 $10.54 $21,930 0.8 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 3,910 $13.13 $13.75 $28,590 2.9 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 220 $12.90 $13.75 $28,600 3.8 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors (3) 550 $14.69 $15.07 $31,350 1.5 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 80 $12.02 $12.21 $25,390 8.0 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 80 $15.61 $15.77 $32,800 3.6 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 430 $13.02 $15.88 $33,030 13.4 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 960 $12.97 $13.09 $27,230 1.8 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 340 $14.19 $15.03 $31,270 4.5 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 190 $13.02 $13.50 $28,070 2.0 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 110 $15.76 $16.28 $33,850 4.2 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 450 $9.17 $9.21 $19,150 2.3 %
  21-2011 Clergy (3) 50 $13.79 $15.02 $31,250 3.7 %
 
Legal Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
23-0000 Legal Occupations 1,470 $15.94 $19.82 $41,230 5.9 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 570 $24.94 $27.86 $57,950 6.8 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 420 $12.64 $12.41 $25,820 6.0 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters 90 $15.91 $16.14 $33,580 2.9 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (3) 220 $10.21 $10.86 $22,590 3.7 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 22,100 $12.44 $13.42 $27,910 3.2 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary (3) (5) (2) (2) $42,720 4.2 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (3) (5) (2) (2) $43,660 3.2 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary (3) 110 (2) (2) $40,310 3.6 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (2) (2) $48,510 4.1 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (3) 50 (2) (2) $44,680 3.0 %
  25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary (3) (5) (2) (2) $50,580 2.8 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (3) 50 (2) (2) $41,240 3.0 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (2) (2) $47,700 4.6 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (3) 140 (2) (2) $35,710 2.2 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary (3) 190 (2) (2) $40,210 2.7 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (3) 120 (2) (2) $39,150 3.7 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (3) 50 (2) (2) $41,730 2.1 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (3) 150 (2) (2) $37,700 1.8 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (3) (5) (2) (2) $36,260 4.2 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary (3) 40 (2) (2) $40,000 3.7 %
  25-1191 Graduate Teaching Assistants 260 (2) (2) $21,600 3.3 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 140 (2) (2) $40,800 3.9 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 760 $18.99 $19.06 $39,650 5.0 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (3) 780 $9.45 $9.68 $20,140 2.1 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (3) 450 (2) (2) $28,330 3.2 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (3) 4,490 (2) (2) $29,840 2.1 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,900 (2) (2) $29,700 3.8 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 3,900 (2) (2) $28,450 3.5 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 390 (2) (2) $28,660 2.8 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 720 (2) (2) $28,130 3.2 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 200 (2) (2) $27,780 3.6 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 320 (2) (2) $29,200 3.3 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 300 $8.34 $8.96 $18,640 5.9 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians (3) 50 $12.75 $13.58 $28,250 2.3 %
  25-4021 Librarians (3) 410 $13.22 $13.99 $29,090 1.9 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 430 $9.57 $9.77 $20,310 3.9 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 200 $16.57 $17.77 $36,950 4.7 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants (3) 3,830 (2) (2) $17,300 1.5 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 3,800 $10.55 $11.73 $24,400 3.5 %
  27-1011 Art Directors (5) $21.07 $24.92 $51,840 18.2 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 30 $10.53 $13.69 $28,480 26.3 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 110 $12.17 $12.86 $26,750 6.4 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 170 $13.23 $13.23 $27,520 4.2 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 110 $7.22 $7.35 $15,290 6.6 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 230 $12.20 $13.20 $27,450 7.1 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers (3) (5) $8.19 $8.38 $17,440 1.9 %
  27-2011 Actors 210 (2) (2) $19,330 11.9 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 110 (2) (2) $34,480 6.8 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 150 (2) (2) $23,690 4.9 %
  27-3010 Announcers (3) 550 $8.91 $9.95 $20,700 3.4 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents (3) 240 $10.41 $11.10 $23,090 2.6 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists (3) 590 $12.95 $13.85 $28,810 2.0 %
  27-3041 Editors 230 $10.95 $12.06 $25,080 6.9 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 40 $14.44 $14.42 $29,990 5.6 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 60 $12.42 $12.72 $26,450 5.3 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 50 $9.74 $11.03 $22,940 5.7 %
  27-4021 Photographers (3) 120 $10.13 $10.87 $22,610 3.7 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture (3) 40 $8.37 $8.84 $18,400 7.2 %
 
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 20,000 $16.40 $19.30 $40,140 4.0 %
  29-1020 Dentists 150 (4) $58.11 $120,870 25.2 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists (3) 150 $15.50 $16.06 $33,400 2.2 %
  29-1041 Optometrists (5) $43.20 $43.77 $91,040 5.0 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists (3) 540 $27.71 $27.78 $57,790 3.0 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants (3) (5) $30.94 $29.44 $61,230 1.9 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses (3) 8,000 $17.26 $17.89 $37,210 1.5 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists (3) 280 $21.52 $21.49 $44,690 1.2 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists (3) 470 $23.71 $24.41 $50,780 1.6 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists (3) 80 $13.36 $13.69 $28,480 3.8 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists (3) 290 $16.01 $16.44 $34,190 1.3 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 300 $16.08 $17.04 $35,450 3.2 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 200 $21.05 $23.96 $49,840 8.9 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists (3) 510 $15.67 $15.79 $32,850 1.9 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians (3) 420 $11.51 $11.61 $24,160 1.4 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists (3) (5) $17.98 $18.14 $37,740 4.8 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (3) 160 $15.33 $15.77 $32,800 1.3 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 110 $19.54 $19.32 $40,180 4.4 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists (3) 50 $17.31 $17.79 $37,000 1.6 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 850 $14.56 $14.78 $30,730 3.5 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (3) 900 $8.69 $9.58 $19,930 4.8 %
  29-2051 Dietetic Technicians (3) (5) $9.20 $9.29 $19,310 3.3 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians (3) 450 $10.14 $10.15 $21,100 2.5 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists (3) 460 $12.08 $12.45 $25,900 1.4 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 150 $9.59 $9.50 $19,760 3.7 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (3) 1,980 $11.43 $11.59 $24,100 0.9 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 680 $9.83 $10.69 $22,240 7.3 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (3) (5) $10.13 $10.57 $21,980 3.6 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 70 $18.88 $19.74 $41,050 2.2 %
  29-9091 Athletic Trainers (5) (2) (2) $23,580 4.6 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 9,910 $8.23 $8.50 $17,670 1.9 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides (3) 930 $7.55 $7.51 $15,620 1.4 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants (3) 6,430 $7.73 $7.75 $16,120 1.1 %
  31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants (5) $10.80 $10.79 $22,440 2.6 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 160 $10.37 $11.01 $22,900 6.0 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 110 $8.28 $8.63 $17,940 3.7 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists (5) $10.90 $10.12 $21,040 9.3 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants (3) 400 $9.97 $9.85 $20,490 3.1 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 460 $9.40 $9.41 $19,570 3.9 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 550 $11.05 $10.88 $22,620 2.8 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides (3) 30 $7.57 $7.63 $15,860 3.5 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 200 $6.23 $6.42 $13,350 10.2 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 5,210 $11.47 $12.27 $25,520 5.6 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives (3) 190 $18.91 $19.71 $41,000 1.3 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers (3) 50 $19.17 $19.69 $40,960 2.1 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters (3) 310 $12.59 $13.06 $27,160 1.4 %
  33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers (3) 1,100 $11.35 $11.76 $24,460 1.0 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators (3) 170 $19.58 $20.43 $42,490 1.2 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (3) 1,040 $14.09 $14.31 $29,760 1.1 %
  33-9031 Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators (5) $8.30 $9.09 $18,910 3.1 %
  33-9032 Security Guards (3) 1,510 $8.57 $8.86 $18,430 1.9 %
  33-9091 Crossing Guards (3) 40 $7.83 $7.84 $16,300 2.1 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 35,740 $6.43 $6.76 $14,050 1.1 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks (5) $10.59 $12.01 $24,980 5.9 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 1,820 $10.61 $10.78 $22,420 1.5 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food (3) 4,370 $6.29 $6.42 $13,350 1.6 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (3) 1,760 $8.02 $8.23 $17,120 1.2 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant (3) 2,490 $7.80 $7.81 $16,240 1.5 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (3) 860 $6.85 $6.96 $14,480 1.9 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 3,690 $6.91 $6.93 $14,410 1.8 %
  35-3011 Bartenders (3) 1,190 $6.34 $6.56 $13,640 2.8 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food (3) 5,960 $6.03 $6.13 $12,750 1.2 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (3) 1,110 $6.65 $7.16 $14,880 6.6 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses (3) 6,610 $5.94 $5.82 $12,100 0.8 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (3) 290 $7.26 $7.11 $14,790 2.1 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (3) 1,990 $6.04 $6.10 $12,700 1.6 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 2,110 $6.26 $6.31 $13,120 2.0 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (3) 1,320 $6.73 $6.73 $14,000 1.6 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 13,470 $7.52 $7.78 $16,180 1.6 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers (3) 550 $9.92 $10.28 $21,390 1.6 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 160 $13.77 $13.48 $28,050 6.9 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (3) 6,730 $7.53 $7.66 $15,940 0.8 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (3) 4,480 $6.43 $6.60 $13,730 1.2 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 1,140 $7.96 $8.32 $17,300 2.4 %
  37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (3) 200 $8.86 $9.45 $19,670 4.1 %
  37-3013 Tree Trimmers and Pruners (3) (5) $9.97 $10.07 $20,950 3.2 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 9,270 $7.73 $8.17 $16,990 2.2 %
  39-1011 Gaming Supervisors 220 $12.81 $13.43 $27,930 6.5 %
  39-1012 Slot Key Persons 120 $9.25 $9.01 $18,750 3.9 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 180 $12.59 $13.25 $27,570 6.1 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (5) $8.22 $8.55 $17,780 2.9 %
  39-3011 Gaming Dealers 460 $7.70 $7.66 $15,940 3.6 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers (3) 130 $5.88 $5.84 $12,140 2.4 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 850 $6.15 $6.16 $12,810 2.1 %
  39-4021 Funeral Attendants (3) (5) $7.18 $7.07 $14,710 7.4 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 1,030 $10.14 $10.49 $21,810 2.6 %
  39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops (3) (5) $6.11 $6.36 $13,230 2.9 %
  39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts (5) $7.48 $7.31 $15,190 5.3 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers (3) 1,760 $6.84 $6.96 $14,480 1.7 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides (3) 1,850 $7.43 $7.40 $15,390 1.7 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors (5) $11.48 $11.42 $23,750 3.3 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 510 $8.43 $9.11 $18,950 3.7 %
  39-9041 Residential Advisors 1,020 $7.34 $7.48 $15,560 6.4 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 40,390 $8.06 $11.00 $22,890 4.1 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 3,140 $13.50 $15.49 $32,210 2.9 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 990 $19.76 $22.67 $47,160 5.2 %
  41-2011 Cashiers (3) 10,750 $6.53 $6.75 $14,040 0.8 %
  41-2012 Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers 410 $7.65 $7.58 $15,760 2.3 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks (3) 1,390 $6.47 $7.02 $14,600 2.1 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons (3) 1,370 $10.02 $10.55 $21,930 2.0 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons (3) 12,650 $7.44 $8.59 $17,870 3.1 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents (3) 640 $13.42 $14.99 $31,190 3.0 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents (3) 280 $8.52 $9.07 $18,870 2.7 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (3) 1,540 $20.82 $22.35 $46,500 4.1 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (3) 3,300 $16.43 $17.65 $36,720 1.3 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters (3) 140 $7.33 $7.58 $15,760 2.4 %
  41-9021 Real Estate Brokers (5) $9.67 $10.02 $20,850 8.2 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents (3) 150 $17.43 $18.14 $37,740 3.2 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers (3) 110 $25.18 $27.09 $56,350 6.2 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 1,730 $8.17 $8.67 $18,030 3.8 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 66,600 $9.00 $9.60 $19,970 1.6 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers (3) 3,990 $14.33 $15.13 $31,460 1.1 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (3) 230 $8.73 $9.39 $19,530 1.5 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors (3) 3,200 $9.94 $10.70 $22,260 3.7 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators (3) 1,330 $9.72 $9.68 $20,140 1.4 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (3) 7,700 $9.34 $9.22 $19,180 0.6 %
  43-3041 Gaming Cage Workers 320 $8.17 $8.39 $17,440 3.8 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (3) 370 $9.95 $10.05 $20,910 0.7 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks (3) 330 $10.10 $10.64 $22,120 1.6 %
  43-3071 Tellers (3) 1,640 $7.93 $8.07 $16,780 1.6 %
  43-4011 Brokerage Clerks (3) 210 $11.67 $11.86 $24,670 5.0 %
  43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 160 $9.24 $9.08 $18,880 2.4 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (3) 510 $8.64 $8.91 $18,530 1.6 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 930 $9.21 $9.27 $19,270 3.1 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 6,580 $9.08 $9.26 $19,270 1.7 %
  43-4071 File Clerks (3) 330 $8.22 $8.85 $18,410 2.5 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (3) 1,570 $7.17 $7.05 $14,670 1.2 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan (3) 600 $7.93 $8.08 $16,810 2.2 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 280 $6.27 $6.73 $13,990 6.6 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 910 $9.30 $9.25 $19,250 1.9 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (3) 370 $9.40 $9.07 $18,860 2.5 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 550 $8.90 $8.87 $18,450 2.8 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (3) 480 $9.72 $10.00 $20,810 1.1 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks (3) 3,260 $7.96 $8.01 $16,660 0.8 %
  43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents (3) 180 $15.46 $15.33 $31,880 3.4 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (3) 150 $7.05 $7.43 $15,460 2.7 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers (3) 290 $9.06 $9.35 $19,460 1.4 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (3) 440 $10.69 $11.07 $23,020 2.9 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities (3) 90 $11.49 $11.77 $24,490 2.4 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 140 $18.67 $18.44 $38,350 1.3 %
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 1,020 $17.73 $16.95 $35,260 1.0 %
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 520 $11.64 $12.52 $26,050 1.7 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (3) 760 $11.21 $12.02 $25,000 1.8 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks (3) 1,420 $9.41 $9.42 $19,590 3.5 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers (3) 6,080 $6.95 $7.95 $16,530 0.9 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (3) 80 $10.68 $10.08 $20,970 3.5 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,840 $11.60 $11.78 $24,500 1.1 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries (3) 310 $11.31 $11.28 $23,460 4.1 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries (3) 510 $9.74 $9.81 $20,410 3.2 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 6,170 $9.17 $9.19 $19,110 1.3 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators (3) 170 $10.28 $10.57 $21,990 2.7 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers (3) 520 $8.30 $9.08 $18,880 4.6 %
  43-9031 Desktop Publishers 310 $9.02 $9.05 $18,820 3.5 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 1,030 $9.50 $9.62 $20,020 4.1 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service (3) 250 $9.48 $9.65 $20,080 3.8 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 5,260 $7.42 $7.50 $15,600 1.7 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer (3) 50 $8.43 $8.50 $17,680 1.7 %
  43-9081 Proofreaders and Copy Markers (3) (5) $6.45 $6.64 $13,800 6.1 %
  43-9111 Statistical Assistants (3) 70 $10.32 $11.44 $23,780 4.1 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 1,690 $8.47 $9.37 $19,490 3.4 %
  45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 140 $15.58 $15.34 $31,910 8.6 %
  45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors 120 $11.27 $12.09 $25,140 2.1 %
  45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products (3) 570 $8.30 $8.51 $17,700 2.0 %
  45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators (3) 40 $8.15 $8.01 $16,660 7.9 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 270 $7.55 $7.46 $15,520 2.9 %
  45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals (3) (5) $8.28 $8.59 $17,870 4.5 %
  45-4011 Forest and Conservation Workers 120 $7.95 $9.32 $19,380 9.9 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 17,580 $11.87 $12.56 $26,120 2.0 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 1,750 $18.01 $18.65 $38,790 2.1 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 440 $19.17 $19.21 $39,960 4.1 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 2,050 $10.78 $11.14 $23,180 3.8 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 830 $11.96 $12.19 $25,360 3.1 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,860 $9.61 $9.61 $19,990 2.3 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (3) 220 $12.29 $12.65 $26,310 1.7 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (3) 1,600 $12.33 $12.58 $26,160 2.2 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 280 $12.92 $13.06 $27,170 2.5 %
  47-2111 Electricians 1,440 $15.28 $15.26 $31,740 2.5 %
  47-2121 Glaziers (5) $13.77 $13.58 $28,250 4.0 %
  47-2130 Insulation Workers (3) 130 $8.25 $8.40 $17,470 4.5 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 410 $10.14 $11.02 $22,910 4.2 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers (3) 210 $10.47 $11.16 $23,210 3.2 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (3) 940 $14.57 $14.66 $30,490 2.5 %
  47-2161 Plasterers and Stucco Masons (3) (5) $14.82 $14.53 $30,210 6.9 %
  47-2181 Roofers (3) 350 $9.88 $10.05 $20,900 4.2 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (3) 440 $10.58 $11.19 $23,270 2.6 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers (3) (5) $11.61 $12.51 $26,030 2.8 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters (3) 280 $10.35 $10.42 $21,670 3.2 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters (3) 760 $8.20 $8.30 $17,270 2.1 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 350 $7.98 $8.44 $17,560 6.0 %
  47-3014 Helpers—Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons (3) (5) $8.12 $8.10 $16,850 3.8 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (3) 280 $8.87 $8.89 $18,500 2.9 %
  47-3016 Helpers—Roofers (3) 240 $8.25 $8.11 $16,880 3.1 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors (3) 120 $14.76 $15.17 $31,560 2.1 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers (3) 1,390 $10.34 $10.43 $21,700 1.4 %
  47-4071 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (3) 40 $9.07 $9.24 $19,220 8.6 %
  47-5021 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (3) 80 $13.92 $13.43 $27,920 3.3 %
  47-5031 Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters (3) (5) $15.64 $15.76 $32,780 3.6 %
  47-5081 Helpers—Extraction Workers (5) $6.51 $7.00 $14,570 11.9 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 15,460 $12.31 $13.34 $27,740 2.3 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 1,010 $19.54 $19.77 $41,120 3.4 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 370 $13.19 $14.69 $30,560 8.2 %
  49-2021 Radio Mechanics (3) (5) $13.17 $13.34 $27,740 5.0 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 340 $17.48 $17.90 $37,220 4.9 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 140 $15.06 $16.42 $34,150 5.8 %
  49-2095 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 40 $24.34 $24.12 $50,170 2.7 %
  49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 140 $10.16 $11.00 $22,870 10.8 %
  49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 130 $14.53 $14.37 $29,900 4.0 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 550 $12.18 $12.20 $25,380 13.8 %
  49-3022 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers (5) $10.12 $10.41 $21,650 7.8 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (3) 1,520 $11.77 $12.37 $25,730 3.1 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (3) 1,510 $12.06 $12.45 $25,900 1.2 %
  49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics (3) 710 $10.71 $11.06 $23,010 3.3 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (3) 460 $14.59 $14.91 $31,010 2.1 %
  49-3051 Motorboat Mechanics 40 $11.05 $10.55 $21,950 8.4 %
  49-3052 Motorcycle Mechanics (3) (5) $10.68 $11.34 $23,580 3.8 %
  49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (5) $7.99 $8.37 $17,410 6.7 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (3) 660 $8.11 $8.26 $17,170 2.9 %
  49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 160 $18.69 $19.13 $39,790 19.6 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (3) 490 $13.01 $13.29 $27,650 3.3 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 700 $12.84 $13.45 $27,980 2.3 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (3) 2,690 $9.87 $10.16 $21,140 1.1 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery (3) 50 $10.22 $10.98 $22,840 2.2 %
  49-9044 Millwrights (3) (5) $12.97 $13.25 $27,570 5.7 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (3) 720 $18.36 $18.42 $38,310 2.2 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (3) 440 $14.58 $15.37 $31,980 5.2 %
  49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers (3) 170 $12.97 $14.13 $29,380 4.1 %
  49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 130 $9.83 $9.85 $20,480 4.9 %
  49-9095 Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 240 $9.50 $9.34 $19,430 6.3 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (3) 500 $6.90 $7.23 $15,040 2.3 %
 
Production Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
51-0000 Production Occupations 33,610 $9.70 $10.22 $21,260 1.5 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 1,970 $15.97 $16.54 $34,400 2.4 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 1,490 $7.96 $8.03 $16,690 3.4 %
  51-2031 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers 870 $9.93 $9.93 $20,660 3.8 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (5) $9.90 $10.00 $20,810 3.3 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 4,100 $8.79 $8.74 $18,170 2.1 %
  51-3011 Bakers (3) 600 $8.25 $8.40 $17,480 1.5 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 680 $8.33 $8.88 $18,460 5.7 %
  51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (3) 1,140 $10.79 $10.39 $21,620 4.0 %
  51-3023 Slaughterers and Meat Packers 440 $9.41 $9.45 $19,660 14.5 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 980 $12.04 $12.06 $25,080 6.0 %
  51-4012 Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers 170 $15.55 $15.98 $33,250 5.9 %
  51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 170 $9.63 $9.75 $20,280 6.0 %
  51-4022 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 160 $10.13 $10.40 $21,630 3.1 %
  51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 230 $9.13 $9.24 $19,220 8.8 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,130 $10.37 $10.67 $22,200 4.2 %
  51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 210 $8.56 $8.88 $18,480 4.2 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 250 $9.56 $9.67 $20,120 8.7 %
  51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 90 $12.13 $12.09 $25,150 8.3 %
  51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 90 $10.74 $10.47 $21,780 12.4 %
  51-4041 Machinists 1,650 $11.01 $11.23 $23,360 4.0 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 770 $8.63 $8.81 $18,330 9.7 %
  51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (3) 200 $10.43 $10.49 $21,820 3.0 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers (3) 270 $14.38 $14.49 $30,130 2.9 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (3) 3,440 $10.69 $10.78 $22,420 0.9 %
  51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (3) (5) $11.40 $12.13 $25,240 1.6 %
  51-4191 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (3) (5) $11.65 $11.34 $23,600 6.8 %
  51-4193 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (3) 120 $10.28 $10.38 $21,580 4.4 %
  51-4194 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners (3) 100 $11.84 $11.63 $24,180 3.6 %
  51-5011 Bindery Workers 230 $8.16 $8.89 $18,490 6.0 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 170 $10.15 $10.93 $22,740 5.5 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators (3) 530 $11.35 $11.75 $24,450 1.7 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 710 $7.49 $7.49 $15,570 2.1 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (3) (5) $7.10 $7.18 $14,940 4.4 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators (3) 860 $7.85 $7.89 $16,410 1.4 %
  51-6041 Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 30 $8.88 $8.24 $17,150 3.8 %
  51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $9.63 $9.51 $19,780 3.1 %
  51-6093 Upholsterers (3) (5) $8.16 $9.28 $19,300 6.4 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 490 $9.64 $9.64 $20,050 2.1 %
  51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood (3) 250 $9.83 $9.77 $20,310 2.1 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 350 $9.01 $9.52 $19,810 4.5 %
  51-8012 Power Distributors and Dispatchers (3) 30 $23.06 $22.27 $46,310 1.9 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 50 $11.71 $11.97 $24,900 2.0 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators (3) 280 $12.67 $13.31 $27,690 2.8 %
  51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (3) 210 $10.71 $11.16 $23,210 2.7 %
  51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 130 $9.88 $10.21 $21,230 17.1 %
  51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (3) 240 $8.38 $8.44 $17,550 1.4 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 280 $10.96 $10.55 $21,940 3.8 %
  51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 90 $9.40 $9.25 $19,240 10.7 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (3) 150 $10.80 $10.50 $21,850 2.5 %
  51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (3) 170 $11.45 $11.36 $23,630 3.0 %
  51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders (3) (5) $14.10 $14.18 $29,490 3.5 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (3) 960 $10.54 $10.63 $22,120 2.5 %
  51-9071 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (3) (5) $9.47 $9.24 $19,230 2.4 %
  51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians (3) (5) $11.56 $11.66 $24,250 7.2 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 670 $9.60 $9.71 $20,190 3.7 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (3) 590 $9.97 $10.23 $21,270 2.6 %
  51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment (3) (5) $12.64 $13.96 $29,040 2.1 %
  51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (3) (5) $8.20 $8.55 $17,790 2.8 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators (3) 30 $7.95 $8.08 $16,810 2.6 %
  51-9191 Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders (3) 60 $10.11 $9.62 $20,000 2.1 %
  51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 130 $7.84 $8.29 $17,240 7.5 %
  51-9193 Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders (3) (5) $10.09 $10.03 $20,870 2.1 %
  51-9194 Etchers and Engravers (3) (5) $8.24 $8.15 $16,960 2.1 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers (5) $8.21 $9.29 $19,320 8.1 %
 
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Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 24,890 $9.45 $10.88 $22,640 2.7 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 220 $14.02 $13.98 $29,070 3.6 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 460 $19.07 $19.36 $40,260 2.4 %
  53-2011 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 40 (2) (2) $52,020 3.2 %
  53-2012 Commercial Pilots 110 (2) (2) $32,720 6.9 %
  53-2021 Air Traffic Controllers 50 $23.87 $23.94 $49,790 4.4 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (3) 170 $8.61 $9.17 $19,060 2.2 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School (3) 1,470 $9.20 $8.95 $18,620 2.0 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers (3) 1,150 $13.18 $12.74 $26,490 3.7 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 6,910 $13.45 $14.74 $30,650 4.8 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 2,330 $9.48 $11.25 $23,390 10.4 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (3) 80 $7.83 $7.91 $16,450 3.4 %
  53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants (3) 60 $7.53 $7.60 $15,800 2.8 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants (3) 490 $6.82 $7.01 $14,590 4.0 %
  53-6051 Transportation Inspectors (3) (5) $12.67 $15.51 $32,260 1.2 %
  53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders (3) 140 $10.33 $10.37 $21,580 5.6 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators (3) 80 $12.16 $13.17 $27,380 4.5 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators (3) 430 $12.04 $12.19 $25,360 1.6 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (3) 720 $10.79 $10.86 $22,580 1.2 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (3) 1,430 $6.74 $6.99 $14,530 1.5 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 5,130 $7.51 $7.65 $15,920 1.8 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers (3) 330 $8.47 $8.51 $17,700 2.3 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand (3) 2,540 $7.52 $7.67 $15,950 1.8 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (3) 180 $8.21 $8.45 $17,570 1.8 %

About 1999 National, State, and Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Estimates for residual, "All Other", occupations are not available.

(1) 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.

(2) = Hourly wage rates for occupations where workers typically work fewer than 2,080 hours per year are not available.

(3) = Wage rates are calculated using three years of data: 1997, 1998, and 1999.

(4) = Median hourly wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour.

(5) = Estimates not released due to high relative standard error.

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.



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1999 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

1999 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

1999 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

1999 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Technical notes

List of Occupations in SOC Code Number Order

List of Occupations in Alphabetical Order

 

Last modified: October 16, 2001