May 2005 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

La Crosse, WI-MN


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 La Crosse, WI-MN, a metropolitan statistical area that includes parts of Wisconsin and Minnesota. 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 La Crosse, WI-MN (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 73,150 $12.99 $16.01 $33,310 2.5 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 2,430 $33.13 $36.92 $76,800 2.3 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 130 (5) $69.90 $145,390 10.5 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 610 $33.74 $39.78 $82,750 3.0 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 40 $47.59 $49.77 $103,530 7.1 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 110 $41.53 $43.38 $90,240 5.3 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 80 $32.88 $32.82 $68,260 3.1 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 70 $38.10 $40.51 $84,270 4.6 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 240 $31.71 $35.52 $73,870 7.7 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 30 $40.23 $44.74 $93,060 8.5 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 70 $36.07 $35.10 $73,010 3.9 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 30 $27.73 $31.97 $66,500 7.0 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 80 $31.45 $31.28 $65,060 2.1 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 30 $11.42 $12.13 $25,220 5.2 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 90 (4) (4) $77,300 2.2 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 160 $28.10 $30.56 $63,570 1.5 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 80 $16.92 $18.71 $38,910 3.2 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 160 $31.92 $33.11 $68,860 3.4 %
 
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 (7) $21.30 $23.22 $48,300 2.5 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 80 $21.77 $23.88 $49,670 14.3 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 120 $19.22 $20.02 $41,630 2.4 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (7) $22.56 $24.51 $50,980 2.3 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 40 $21.24 $23.58 $49,050 7.4 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 80 $22.22 $22.25 $46,280 3.0 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 80 $16.49 $18.03 $37,510 4.8 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 60 $19.87 $21.10 $43,890 3.1 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 100 $20.65 $21.44 $44,600 5.1 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 180 $6.72 $12.45 $25,890 15.0 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 130 $24.36 $28.27 $58,800 9.4 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 480 $21.50 $23.88 $49,680 4.3 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 470 $23.45 $24.97 $51,940 1.7 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 30 $32.20 $36.03 $74,950 7.3 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 40 $27.60 $33.73 $70,160 18.3 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 350 $23.17 $25.80 $53,670 8.6 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers 60 $12.44 $12.64 $26,280 5.4 %
 
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 1,120 $25.20 $26.52 $55,160 2.9 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 100 $24.24 $25.45 $52,930 4.8 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 270 $29.68 $30.23 $62,870 2.3 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 210 $18.08 $18.75 $39,010 2.2 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 110 $26.90 $28.89 $60,090 4.6 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 30 $31.35 $31.46 $65,430 5.7 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 110 $26.73 $26.85 $55,850 4.3 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 110 $24.28 $27.87 $57,970 3.8 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 1,100 $23.99 $25.72 $53,490 7.5 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval (7) $20.89 $24.82 $51,620 8.6 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 80 $26.96 $28.82 $59,940 2.8 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 40 $34.52 $33.39 $69,440 4.1 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 60 $16.01 $15.92 $33,120 5.8 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters (7) $20.11 $20.17 $41,940 5.6 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 50 $20.82 $21.24 $44,190 2.1 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 50 $19.11 $17.87 $37,170 11.4 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians (7) $19.27 $18.68 $38,850 3.8 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 620 $22.38 $23.84 $49,590 4.0 %
19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 40 $25.56 $25.64 $53,340 1.5 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 40 $26.08 $26.54 $55,200 4.4 %
19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 50 $22.87 $22.99 $47,820 4.4 %
19-2031 Chemists 30 $22.32 $24.27 $50,480 16.5 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (7) $10.99 $14.58 $30,330 18.1 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 140 $28.12 $30.59 $63,630 4.1 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 40 $23.47 $24.09 $50,100 3.1 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other (7) $23.72 $22.31 $46,410 8.9 %
19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 40 $13.16 $13.46 $28,000 4.6 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 40 $13.22 $15.48 $32,210 3.6 %
19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 30 $15.25 $16.02 $33,330 2.9 %
 
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 790 $16.67 $17.42 $36,230 4.0 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 120 $22.36 $23.97 $49,860 7.5 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 80 $13.78 $15.06 $31,320 4.8 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers (7) $18.67 $18.61 $38,710 4.8 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 50 $14.88 $15.52 $32,280 11.4 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 180 $12.62 $11.95 $24,850 3.2 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 60 $15.74 $15.79 $32,850 4.2 %
21-2011 Clergy 30 $19.39 $18.49 $38,450 6.2 %
 
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 320 $28.66 $31.14 $64,760 5.1 %
23-1011 Lawyers 180 $42.30 $42.73 $88,890 3.8 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 110 $13.04 $14.02 $29,170 5.4 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other (7) $19.97 $21.09 $43,870 6.2 %
 
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 4,220 $19.32 $19.68 $40,940 3.1 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $67,020 6.0 %
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $55,040 2.1 %
25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $50,320 3.8 %
25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $60,690 2.1 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $58,920 6.7 %
25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $43,920 4.4 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 130 $10.30 $10.72 $22,300 6.0 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 100 (4) (4) $41,240 5.0 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 600 (4) (4) $41,750 4.1 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 170 (4) (4) $42,090 4.1 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 690 (4) (4) $44,140 2.7 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 40 (4) (4) $45,080 4.0 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 90 (4) (4) $39,920 4.1 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School (7) (4) (4) $40,310 4.0 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 100 (4) (4) $47,000 2.9 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 50 $22.50 $23.84 $49,590 5.0 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 60 $13.48 $15.61 $32,460 7.2 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other (7) (4) (4) $38,060 1.9 %
25-4021 Librarians 70 $21.41 $22.26 $46,310 3.1 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 50 $15.88 $15.57 $32,390 5.7 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators (7) $24.87 $25.60 $53,250 5.9 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 630 (4) (4) $22,660 5.4 %
 
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 910 $16.12 $17.49 $36,380 4.4 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 30 $11.02 $11.89 $24,740 9.3 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 130 $14.23 $14.68 $30,540 3.7 %
27-1025 Interior Designers (7) $16.48 $16.94 $35,240 5.8 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers (7) $11.98 $12.72 $26,450 2.2 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 30 $15.41 $15.64 $32,530 9.4 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 70 $10.62 $12.01 $24,980 11.0 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 50 $14.03 $16.15 $33,600 16.8 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 80 $18.83 $19.41 $40,370 2.2 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators (7) $17.03 $17.69 $36,790 5.8 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 60 $8.59 $10.75 $22,360 10.0 %
27-4021 Photographers 40 $20.05 $22.34 $46,460 12.1 %
 
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 5,430 $23.76 $28.62 $59,520 8.0 %
29-1011 Chiropractors (7) $43.74 $65.02 $135,250 10.1 %
29-1021 Dentists, General (7) $58.16 $57.75 $120,120 10.9 %
29-1041 Optometrists (7) $50.16 $56.54 $117,590 24.7 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 140 $47.18 $45.90 $95,480 1.7 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 40 (5) $76.24 $158,570 7.8 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,200 $24.67 $25.38 $52,790 1.5 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 60 $25.30 $25.60 $53,240 2.4 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 100 $28.56 $28.88 $60,060 1.7 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 100 $21.15 $21.35 $44,400 4.0 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 50 $24.76 $24.83 $51,640 3.7 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 40 $23.99 $27.09 $56,350 19.7 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists (7) $24.24 $23.88 $49,670 2.9 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 150 $24.86 $24.94 $51,880 2.9 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 60 $31.79 $31.84 $66,230 1.9 %
29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 30 $30.00 $29.37 $61,100 2.5 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 340 $21.47 $21.72 $45,180 1.9 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 180 $11.01 $10.51 $21,870 10.0 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 160 $10.74 $10.81 $22,470 3.2 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 30 $11.68 $12.44 $25,870 9.2 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 320 $16.09 $16.52 $34,370 2.4 %
29-9091 Athletic Trainers (7) (4) (4) $36,510 2.0 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 60 $12.71 $17.49 $36,380 10.3 %
 
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 3,120 $11.49 $11.66 $24,260 2.4 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 180 $8.71 $8.95 $18,620 4.5 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,540 $10.69 $11.03 $22,940 3.6 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 230 $12.67 $12.92 $26,880 2.7 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 30 $7.83 $7.82 $16,270 8.2 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other (7) $11.44 $11.47 $23,860 2.1 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 980 $13.43 $15.06 $31,320 6.2 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 140 $11.27 $11.67 $24,270 8.0 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 230 $20.31 $20.68 $43,010 4.1 %
33-9032 Security Guards 260 $8.43 $8.70 $18,100 5.0 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 60 $13.64 $14.66 $30,490 5.2 %
 
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 6,560 $7.11 $7.79 $16,210 1.2 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 50 $9.99 $10.74 $22,340 4.1 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 410 $12.62 $14.33 $29,810 5.4 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 280 $6.83 $7.05 $14,660 4.2 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 160 $8.62 $9.17 $19,080 4.0 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 350 $8.42 $8.73 $18,160 2.7 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 220 $8.57 $8.94 $18,590 4.7 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 350 $7.58 $7.71 $16,030 4.1 %
35-3011 Bartenders 740 $7.12 $7.56 $15,720 4.1 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,330 $7.34 $7.44 $15,480 2.4 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 390 $7.09 $7.01 $14,580 3.0 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,310 $6.34 $6.65 $13,830 2.7 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 240 $6.61 $6.64 $13,800 4.0 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 280 $6.70 $6.78 $14,110 2.0 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 150 $7.16 $7.23 $15,030 3.0 %
35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other (7) $6.34 $6.46 $13,430 4.7 %
 
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 2,840 $10.01 $10.78 $22,420 3.0 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 100 $16.40 $16.64 $34,620 3.4 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 40 $18.76 $18.14 $37,730 6.2 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,380 $10.79 $11.51 $23,950 5.0 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 860 $8.40 $8.70 $18,100 3.8 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 400 $10.03 $10.28 $21,390 3.4 %
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 40 $11.72 $11.44 $23,790 5.6 %
 
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 2,330 $8.63 $9.02 $18,760 2.5 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 90 $14.96 $15.51 $32,260 4.1 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (7) $7.09 $7.13 $14,830 6.5 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 80 $7.84 $8.39 $17,450 5.3 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 320 $9.54 $10.29 $21,410 3.1 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 930 $9.40 $9.35 $19,450 2.6 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 130 $7.65 $8.41 $17,500 9.3 %
 
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 7,410 $9.70 $13.61 $28,310 3.3 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 510 $18.01 $18.98 $39,480 4.2 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 140 $21.24 $24.38 $50,720 7.7 %
41-2011 Cashiers 1,640 $7.88 $8.04 $16,720 1.2 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 270 $7.94 $8.90 $18,520 4.8 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 150 $12.71 $13.81 $28,720 7.1 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,650 $8.25 $9.64 $20,060 2.6 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 90 $18.87 $20.67 $42,980 9.6 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 120 $22.62 $35.48 $73,800 13.4 %
41-3041 Travel Agents 40 $10.15 $10.26 $21,350 10.3 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 180 $20.48 $26.31 $54,720 9.0 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 120 $27.54 $31.62 $65,770 13.6 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 760 $20.83 $23.63 $49,150 4.1 %
41-9031 Sales Engineers 70 $28.76 $27.96 $58,170 5.5 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 60 $20.98 $23.20 $48,250 14.8 %
 
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 12,900 $12.03 $12.70 $26,420 1.6 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 610 $19.80 $19.97 $41,540 2.4 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 140 $10.56 $10.80 $22,470 3.0 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 130 $12.52 $13.09 $27,220 3.1 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 290 $11.63 $11.62 $24,170 2.4 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,280 $12.71 $13.43 $27,920 3.3 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 80 $12.74 $12.89 $26,810 3.0 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 30 $15.72 $15.89 $33,050 3.9 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 40 $15.62 $15.78 $32,830 2.2 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,460 $12.21 $12.82 $26,660 2.6 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 160 $8.08 $8.30 $17,270 3.5 %
43-4151 Order Clerks (7) $10.24 $11.70 $24,340 3.6 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 140 $14.23 $14.66 $30,490 2.0 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 710 $10.40 $10.41 $21,660 3.2 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 90 $9.77 $9.63 $20,020 4.2 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 80 $13.81 $14.80 $30,790 5.1 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 160 $22.08 $20.82 $43,310 2.7 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 80 $22.28 $20.53 $42,710 3.1 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 160 $17.61 $18.67 $38,830 3.3 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 310 $10.49 $10.84 $22,550 5.4 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,030 $8.33 $9.23 $19,190 4.1 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (7) $13.17 $13.39 $27,840 3.6 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 580 $14.43 $14.75 $30,670 1.5 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries (7) $12.55 $12.44 $25,880 5.6 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 210 $13.13 $13.52 $28,120 5.0 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 910 $12.41 $12.50 $26,000 1.7 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 40 $12.12 $13.18 $27,410 7.4 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 120 $10.08 $10.10 $21,010 2.4 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,370 $11.41 $11.58 $24,090 1.5 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 200 $12.42 $12.51 $26,010 3.2 %
 
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 60 $11.17 $11.30 $23,510 7.0 %
 
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 2,610 $17.61 $18.46 $38,400 2.8 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 190 $24.43 $25.49 $53,010 3.2 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 90 $17.95 $19.07 $39,660 9.4 %
47-2031 Carpenters 460 $14.39 $15.69 $32,630 5.1 %
47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters (7) $24.10 $23.43 $48,730 7.4 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 30 $15.27 $17.21 $35,800 15.4 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 230 $18.12 $17.33 $36,050 6.7 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 160 $21.65 $21.53 $44,770 4.0 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 70 $7.06 $11.04 $22,960 27.0 %
47-2111 Electricians 260 $22.09 $21.28 $44,270 3.6 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 80 $13.81 $15.01 $31,210 11.2 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 170 $24.73 $23.74 $49,370 3.9 %
47-2181 Roofers 120 $15.65 $16.38 $34,070 1.8 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 180 $19.51 $19.00 $39,510 3.5 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 40 $19.55 $19.32 $40,180 7.7 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians (7) $12.91 $12.94 $26,920 4.6 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (7) $12.85 $12.82 $26,660 6.9 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 150 $15.06 $14.48 $30,120 4.1 %
47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other (7) $8.31 $9.72 $20,220 17.1 %
 
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 2,580 $16.11 $16.84 $35,020 2.1 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 210 $20.27 $21.54 $44,800 3.4 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 30 $16.66 $18.25 $37,950 6.6 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (7) $20.95 $19.80 $41,190 5.5 %
49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (7) $18.49 $17.48 $36,350 6.4 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 120 $16.42 $16.44 $34,200 2.2 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 360 $14.01 $14.29 $29,730 3.6 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 110 $18.41 $17.61 $36,620 2.5 %
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 30 $14.20 $14.48 $30,120 5.5 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 100 $18.63 $18.60 $38,690 2.8 %
49-3051 Motorboat Mechanics (7) $12.33 $12.38 $25,750 8.1 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 30 $8.52 $8.93 $18,580 5.7 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 170 $22.79 $22.25 $46,270 7.3 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 80 $17.05 $20.95 $43,570 13.7 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 630 $15.00 $15.52 $32,270 2.7 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 90 $17.18 $15.71 $32,690 7.1 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (7) $25.60 $25.18 $52,370 4.8 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 90 $16.31 $16.81 $34,970 6.3 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 40 $8.95 $9.93 $20,650 7.1 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other (7) $14.67 $15.44 $32,110 7.9 %
 
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 6,250 $13.39 $13.60 $28,290 4.8 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 440 $17.78 $19.29 $40,110 4.0 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 820 $13.95 $13.46 $28,010 7.7 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 30 $10.24 $10.50 $21,840 4.0 %
51-3011 Bakers 110 $9.53 $9.60 $19,970 4.2 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 50 $12.92 $13.54 $28,160 4.6 %
51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 30 $10.21 $10.39 $21,620 3.2 %
51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 110 $16.64 $16.46 $34,230 6.3 %
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 50 $12.96 $13.74 $28,580 6.9 %
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $12.66 $13.24 $27,540 2.5 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $10.94 $11.26 $23,430 3.4 %
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 110 $20.13 $20.79 $43,240 6.1 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 100 $14.32 $14.24 $29,620 2.9 %
51-5011 Bindery Workers (7) $9.98 $10.66 $22,170 5.4 %
51-5021 Job Printers 30 $19.07 $19.41 $40,360 8.6 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 120 $11.36 $13.70 $28,490 11.6 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 190 $15.20 $15.34 $31,920 4.8 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 140 $9.17 $9.19 $19,110 3.8 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators (7) $10.16 $10.61 $22,080 4.8 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (7) $8.30 $10.12 $21,050 8.6 %
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 70 $10.42 $11.11 $23,100 5.2 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 70 $14.82 $12.39 $25,780 19.3 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 $14.04 $13.69 $28,480 4.1 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 120 $12.34 $12.76 $26,550 7.0 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 310 $11.18 $13.81 $28,730 16.5 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 260 $12.13 $12.22 $25,410 2.5 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 130 $12.90 $13.68 $28,440 6.4 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 30 $15.92 $15.71 $32,680 6.3 %
51-9131 Photographic Process Workers (7) $8.02 $8.21 $17,080 7.3 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 280 $7.98 $8.62 $17,940 5.6 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 370 $12.58 $11.59 $24,100 12.7 %
 
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 5,930 $11.73 $12.39 $25,770 2.3 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 80 $22.59 $21.90 $45,540 4.2 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 110 $20.15 $20.87 $43,420 3.8 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 420 $11.27 $11.66 $24,260 5.2 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 210 $13.53 $12.97 $26,990 5.6 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,530 $15.12 $15.70 $32,650 3.4 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 710 $9.27 $9.65 $20,070 5.8 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 30 $9.53 $10.16 $21,130 4.5 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 90 $6.40 $6.59 $13,710 5.8 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants (7) $9.52 $11.27 $23,440 20.1 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 30 $20.76 $20.36 $42,350 11.1 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators (7) $23.28 $21.33 $44,370 11.0 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 290 $8.15 $8.86 $18,430 3.9 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,470 $10.92 $10.97 $22,820 3.6 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 380 $8.29 $8.43 $17,540 4.2 %

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