May 2005 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA


For metropolitan 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 Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, a metropolitan statistical area in Louisiana. These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

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Major Occupational Groups in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA (Note--clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group):

All 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)
00-0000 All Occupations 83,180 $12.50 $15.15 $31,510 1.7 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 4,500 $27.42 $32.17 $66,920 4.5 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 90 $58.87 $64.70 $134,570 5.8 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 2,080 $32.08 $38.46 $80,000 4.5 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 390 $27.20 $30.55 $63,540 4.2 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 150 $19.57 $23.14 $48,140 7.1 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 50 $30.36 $30.31 $63,050 5.6 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 300 $25.62 $27.48 $57,160 9.7 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 90 $30.17 $30.40 $63,230 4.2 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 40 $25.81 $25.79 $53,650 4.7 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 50 $22.72 $23.84 $49,590 9.6 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 100 $24.44 $26.11 $54,320 3.4 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 190 (4) (4) $53,220 2.3 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 60 $37.41 $38.63 $80,350 6.4 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers (7) $11.85 $12.69 $26,400 3.1 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 140 $33.01 $32.52 $67,640 3.5 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 40 $9.93 $11.58 $24,080 10.5 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 50 $19.32 $19.37 $40,290 2.9 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 140 $27.12 $29.55 $61,460 7.9 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 1,750 $19.34 $20.92 $43,510 3.1 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 50 $20.51 $20.99 $43,660 7.8 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 230 $15.83 $16.28 $33,860 4.2 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (7) $19.05 $22.16 $46,100 13.8 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 120 $16.51 $17.56 $36,530 5.7 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 70 $19.48 $20.36 $42,350 3.9 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 40 $16.09 $17.38 $36,140 7.8 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 110 $17.10 $17.92 $37,260 8.4 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 90 $21.70 $23.02 $47,880 8.3 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 90 $22.30 $22.85 $47,530 5.4 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 150 $26.97 $25.42 $52,870 5.9 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 350 $22.05 $23.11 $48,080 3.6 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts (7) $28.90 $28.34 $58,950 9.0 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 130 $23.05 $23.01 $47,850 8.4 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 30 $20.94 $21.15 $43,990 1.8 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers (7) $8.04 $8.75 $18,200 12.4 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other (7) $14.23 $15.84 $32,940 6.5 %
 
Computer and Mathematical 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 Occupations 280 $21.90 $23.14 $48,140 2.7 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 60 $21.52 $22.51 $46,820 3.0 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 30 $18.04 $20.92 $43,510 10.2 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 50 $16.72 $17.72 $36,870 3.4 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 50 $27.14 $28.20 $58,650 5.0 %
 
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 850 $26.36 $26.94 $56,040 3.5 %
17-1022 Surveyors 80 $19.61 $20.82 $43,300 7.8 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 60 $32.28 $35.73 $74,320 9.8 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 70 $30.90 $32.22 $67,020 5.1 %
17-2171 Petroleum Engineers (7) $41.77 $42.14 $87,640 3.3 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 30 $26.77 $28.34 $58,950 6.4 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 60 $13.96 $15.39 $32,010 7.1 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 50 $17.74 $18.91 $39,340 5.0 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 50 $19.42 $19.47 $40,500 7.2 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 40 $26.49 $27.40 $56,980 6.9 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 230 $22.28 $24.23 $50,400 5.2 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (7) $35.47 $37.85 $78,720 4.4 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 40 $13.37 $15.15 $31,520 2.7 %
19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 30 $29.46 $33.41 $69,490 10.5 %
 
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 1,010 $16.96 $16.98 $35,320 2.7 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 30 $10.42 $11.87 $24,700 4.3 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 330 $19.19 $18.65 $38,800 6.1 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 100 $19.89 $20.25 $42,110 2.4 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers (7) $16.81 $17.75 $36,920 3.4 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 220 $12.06 $12.64 $26,290 5.4 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 80 $17.46 $17.97 $37,380 4.8 %
 
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 200 $24.37 $36.13 $75,160 16.9 %
23-1011 Lawyers 100 $49.88 $55.37 $115,160 7.9 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants (7) $17.35 $16.64 $34,600 6.0 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 5,130 $16.69 $16.58 $34,490 3.8 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary (7) $23.55 $22.84 $47,510 14.1 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 190 (4) (4) $37,930 2.1 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,620 (4) (4) $36,530 1.9 %
25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School (7) (4) (4) $37,890 2.3 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 500 (4) (4) $37,020 2.0 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (7) (4) (4) $36,620 2.5 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 140 $19.10 $18.11 $37,670 4.1 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 260 (4) (4) $39,560 7.7 %
25-4021 Librarians 120 $18.75 $18.49 $38,450 2.8 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 40 $12.91 $13.65 $28,390 1.9 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 830 (4) (4) $14,030 6.0 %
 
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 260 $12.32 $13.98 $29,070 3.8 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers (7) $13.24 $13.88 $28,870 6.4 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 40 (4) (4) $27,160 8.8 %
 
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 3,780 $20.66 $23.84 $49,590 4.2 %
29-1021 Dentists, General (7) (5) (5) (5) 11.3 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 160 $38.95 $35.31 $73,450 3.5 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (7) (5) (5) (5) 10.3 %
29-1067 Surgeons (7) (5) $92.69 $192,790 10.8 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (7) $25.03 $39.99 $83,190 16.8 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants (7) $36.15 $34.70 $72,170 6.1 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,180 $23.84 $23.59 $49,060 2.8 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists (7) $26.41 $27.40 $56,990 3.4 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 60 $34.08 $35.68 $74,210 5.7 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 70 $17.28 $17.65 $36,700 1.7 %
29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other (7) $39.78 $41.34 $86,000 9.4 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 80 $22.10 $21.89 $45,540 1.6 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 60 $15.89 $15.59 $32,440 4.5 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 90 $26.61 $24.02 $49,950 20.5 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 30 $26.04 $26.11 $54,300 2.8 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 130 $20.56 $20.51 $42,670 3.4 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 130 $9.23 $9.46 $19,670 4.6 %
29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 40 $16.61 $16.60 $34,540 2.7 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 100 $13.21 $14.17 $29,480 6.5 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 670 $16.94 $16.46 $34,230 4.9 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 60 $11.43 $12.42 $25,840 7.3 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 70 $10.23 $10.24 $21,290 3.5 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 100 $11.45 $12.38 $25,750 6.1 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 50 $23.42 $19.72 $41,020 16.9 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 2,080 $8.25 $9.10 $18,930 4.1 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 340 $6.88 $7.22 $15,020 3.6 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 960 $8.15 $8.99 $18,690 7.4 %
31-1013 Psychiatric Aides (7) $6.49 $7.14 $14,860 4.5 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants (7) $19.88 $19.19 $39,910 5.0 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides (7) $11.60 $10.33 $21,500 4.9 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 150 $12.28 $12.21 $25,400 4.3 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 230 $10.26 $10.50 $21,830 5.4 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 30 $9.55 $9.53 $19,820 4.1 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 30 $10.70 $11.32 $23,540 6.4 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides (7) $8.49 $8.28 $17,230 9.8 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (7) $8.58 $9.15 $19,030 6.3 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 100 $8.87 $9.14 $19,010 4.7 %
 
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 1,150 $11.09 $11.47 $23,860 5.2 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 110 $14.67 $14.97 $31,130 4.4 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 190 $13.56 $13.87 $28,850 3.9 %
33-9032 Security Guards 330 $6.72 $7.99 $16,610 9.8 %
33-9091 Crossing Guards 40 $7.66 $7.78 $16,180 8.7 %
 
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 6,020 $6.57 $7.48 $15,560 1.7 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 70 $8.34 $12.65 $26,320 18.0 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 430 $10.99 $11.87 $24,690 3.7 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 420 $6.32 $6.36 $13,220 2.7 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 660 $8.05 $8.68 $18,050 4.5 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 520 $7.92 $8.34 $17,350 6.7 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 310 $6.53 $6.83 $14,210 6.4 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 940 $6.35 $6.59 $13,710 2.8 %
35-3011 Bartenders 360 $6.38 $6.54 $13,590 3.8 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 390 $6.27 $6.66 $13,850 4.0 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 90 $6.29 $6.30 $13,100 4.4 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,340 $6.16 $6.17 $12,820 2.0 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 170 $6.35 $6.45 $13,420 3.4 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 130 $6.25 $6.40 $13,310 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 2,270 $7.32 $8.25 $17,160 3.3 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 60 $11.85 $13.04 $27,130 7.8 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 60 $13.65 $13.42 $27,920 2.6 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,130 $7.44 $7.99 $16,610 2.9 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 580 $6.20 $6.31 $13,120 3.3 %
37-2019 Building Cleaning Workers, All Other (7) $7.36 $7.14 $14,850 6.6 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers (7) $12.24 $12.45 $25,890 15.1 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 290 $8.79 $9.28 $19,300 2.3 %
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (7) $11.98 $12.18 $25,320 3.0 %
 
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 1,520 $6.70 $7.57 $15,740 3.0 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 40 $15.29 $15.01 $31,210 5.6 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 110 $7.80 $8.29 $17,250 8.8 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 340 $6.38 $6.53 $13,580 3.0 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 660 $6.50 $6.98 $14,510 4.6 %
 
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 8,400 $8.42 $11.45 $23,830 3.4 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 860 $13.22 $14.30 $29,750 3.1 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 100 $24.86 $25.11 $52,220 4.8 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,900 $6.35 $6.86 $14,260 2.8 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 120 $9.75 $10.53 $21,900 7.1 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 100 $10.20 $12.33 $25,640 6.2 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,910 $8.23 $9.04 $18,810 2.5 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 70 $20.59 $20.80 $43,270 6.2 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 200 $12.77 $17.97 $37,370 17.4 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 100 $19.15 $18.61 $38,700 7.3 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 200 $26.46 $28.17 $58,590 8.9 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 670 $21.17 $24.17 $50,280 3.9 %
41-9041 Telemarketers (7) $8.63 $9.49 $19,730 5.9 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 40 $13.91 $16.55 $34,430 11.1 %
 
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 11,660 $10.14 $11.30 $23,500 1.6 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 690 $14.60 $16.66 $34,640 3.5 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 90 $8.32 $8.62 $17,940 3.3 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 120 $10.85 $11.09 $23,080 3.1 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 360 $11.56 $12.27 $25,520 4.7 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 970 $11.79 $12.41 $25,820 2.3 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 130 $12.30 $12.96 $26,960 2.8 %
43-3071 Tellers 530 $9.54 $9.74 $20,250 4.5 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (7) $11.05 $11.19 $23,280 5.2 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 780 $9.06 $10.51 $21,860 6.5 %
43-4071 File Clerks 110 $7.02 $7.33 $15,240 4.3 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (7) $6.89 $7.71 $16,030 6.7 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 100 $7.68 $8.34 $17,340 8.3 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 60 $9.94 $10.02 $20,850 3.3 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (7) $11.57 $11.29 $23,480 4.8 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 90 $10.32 $11.39 $23,680 5.3 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 50 $14.36 $16.58 $34,480 7.4 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 740 $8.65 $9.57 $19,900 3.5 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 70 $11.01 $12.50 $26,000 5.6 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 40 $7.07 $8.61 $17,910 12.9 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers (7) $10.36 $10.49 $21,830 3.0 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 250 $15.40 $16.53 $34,390 5.7 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 30 $8.84 $10.56 $21,970 5.5 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 50 $22.89 $22.59 $46,990 2.5 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 180 $21.44 $20.41 $42,450 2.1 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 40 $22.25 $20.76 $43,190 2.7 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 50 $14.10 $16.48 $34,270 5.2 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 360 $10.81 $11.46 $23,830 2.5 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 870 $8.09 $8.69 $18,070 3.0 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 490 $13.97 $16.13 $33,560 3.9 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries (7) $13.48 $13.13 $27,300 2.9 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 60 $9.81 $9.92 $20,630 4.5 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,920 $9.30 $9.73 $20,240 2.6 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 120 $10.80 $13.13 $27,320 6.3 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 50 $10.07 $10.39 $21,600 4.2 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 40 $11.35 $11.45 $23,810 6.6 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,450 $8.12 $9.29 $19,320 3.4 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 60 $10.91 $11.85 $24,640 8.0 %
 
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 200 $9.65 $9.80 $20,390 5.9 %
45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 150 $9.19 $9.08 $18,900 7.9 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 6,070 $14.99 $16.15 $33,590 5.7 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 450 $22.88 $24.52 $51,000 6.7 %
47-2031 Carpenters 410 $13.78 $15.25 $31,720 6.6 %
47-2041 Carpet Installers (7) $14.78 $14.88 $30,950 6.6 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 70 $8.37 $10.80 $22,470 18.2 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 590 $10.76 $11.35 $23,610 5.1 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 290 $12.96 $14.16 $29,450 6.8 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (7) $13.13 $14.19 $29,520 17.7 %
47-2111 Electricians 370 $17.87 $19.75 $41,080 6.3 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 300 $15.21 $14.84 $30,860 2.1 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 530 $16.75 $17.47 $36,330 6.1 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (7) $14.43 $16.90 $35,160 4.8 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 30 $8.86 $9.40 $19,560 10.6 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 170 $8.87 $8.98 $18,680 4.0 %
47-3014 Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons (7) $6.87 $7.48 $15,560 12.7 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 220 $9.71 $9.92 $20,630 3.9 %
47-3019 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other (7) $9.99 $9.70 $20,170 3.9 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 40 $13.84 $14.51 $30,190 2.6 %
47-5011 Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas 140 $24.07 $23.04 $47,910 3.8 %
47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 520 $12.14 $11.64 $24,200 10.8 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 4,530 $13.89 $15.18 $31,580 2.1 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 310 $22.37 $22.86 $47,550 2.7 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 50 $19.03 $18.17 $37,780 6.5 %
49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers (7) $19.02 $17.25 $35,890 8.4 %
49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (7) $11.26 $11.73 $24,400 3.0 %
49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 120 $23.39 $24.24 $50,430 2.9 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 70 $12.85 $13.10 $27,260 7.9 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 360 $12.32 $12.63 $26,280 4.0 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 190 $15.09 $15.91 $33,080 7.6 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 260 $15.35 $17.46 $36,320 7.9 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (7) $11.28 $11.48 $23,880 11.8 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 50 $12.83 $13.83 $28,760 9.8 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 60 $12.33 $12.53 $26,070 6.5 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 550 $18.87 $19.52 $40,610 5.5 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,020 $12.30 $12.92 $26,880 2.6 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 120 $13.23 $14.23 $29,600 7.8 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 50 $13.04 $15.41 $32,050 8.6 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 60 $14.38 $14.67 $30,520 4.0 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 30 $11.23 $12.02 $25,000 7.3 %
49-9096 Riggers (7) $12.66 $12.70 $26,420 6.1 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 310 $9.80 $9.86 $20,510 2.5 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 150 $17.32 $15.42 $32,080 6.9 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 8,260 $15.46 $16.03 $33,350 2.4 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 450 $20.70 $23.43 $48,730 4.6 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 450 $19.18 $19.61 $40,800 9.3 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 80 $12.51 $13.42 $27,900 3.6 %
51-3011 Bakers 120 $7.14 $7.49 $15,570 5.2 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 140 $10.10 $10.22 $21,250 6.0 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 60 $9.55 $9.76 $20,300 6.1 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 60 $11.61 $12.20 $25,380 6.0 %
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 170 $14.58 $14.34 $29,820 3.0 %
51-4041 Machinists 440 $14.90 $15.03 $31,260 3.9 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 2,550 $16.86 $17.43 $36,240 3.0 %
51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $14.69 $14.63 $30,440 11.5 %
51-5011 Bindery Workers (7) $12.61 $13.14 $27,340 3.2 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 30 $10.09 $10.64 $22,140 6.9 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 100 $6.61 $7.00 $14,550 4.2 %
51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (7) $11.84 $10.72 $22,310 9.5 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 50 $14.56 $14.84 $30,860 3.9 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 70 $12.04 $12.12 $25,210 5.1 %
51-8092 Gas Plant Operators (7) $22.94 $24.58 $51,120 11.8 %
51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers 850 $22.41 $21.36 $44,420 8.8 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 230 $16.25 $16.61 $34,550 7.7 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 $16.11 $15.94 $33,160 4.5 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 810 $10.16 $10.14 $21,100 3.2 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 270 $8.87 $8.86 $18,440 8.6 %
 
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 13,040 $12.76 $15.65 $32,550 4.2 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 140 $17.36 $19.84 $41,270 5.8 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 210 $21.55 $23.22 $48,300 3.3 %
53-2012 Commercial Pilots 210 (4) (4) $66,310 6.2 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 440 $7.50 $7.46 $15,530 3.4 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 180 $10.23 $11.54 $24,010 6.4 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,210 $12.79 $13.10 $27,250 4.9 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 910 $10.18 $10.46 $21,760 2.8 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 50 $6.54 $8.15 $16,950 8.4 %
53-5011 Sailors and Marine Oilers 1,520 $14.05 $14.48 $30,110 3.2 %
53-5021 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 2,500 $26.76 $26.60 $55,320 2.5 %
53-5022 Motorboat Operators 30 $13.76 $15.17 $31,560 5.8 %
53-5031 Ship Engineers 670 $26.63 $26.40 $54,920 3.1 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 380 $17.26 $18.80 $39,100 9.4 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 30 $15.94 $15.96 $33,190 6.6 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 270 $12.27 $12.67 $26,350 4.8 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 150 $7.22 $7.68 $15,980 5.5 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 3,270 $8.45 $8.85 $18,400 3.3 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 40 $10.87 $11.72 $24,390 6.2 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 120 $7.57 $8.46 $17,590 3.9 %

About May 2005 National, State, and Metropolitan 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 $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.

(7) Estimates not released.

(9) Wage data for this occupation were removed because of reporting errors.



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Last Modified Date: September 30, 2008