May 2005 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC


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 Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC, a metropolitan statistical area in South Carolina. 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 Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC (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 110,240 $10.54 $13.41 $27,890 1.6 %
 
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 5,490 $26.19 $31.02 $64,520 1.9 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 450 $51.17 $58.05 $120,750 3.3 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,930 $26.98 $31.81 $66,160 3.2 %
11-1031 Legislators 80 (4) (4) $13,230 3.0 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 100 $23.42 $23.84 $49,590 7.5 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 70 $31.30 $34.90 $72,600 9.5 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 260 $26.91 $30.89 $64,250 7.6 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 40 $23.41 $23.23 $48,310 3.3 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 320 $21.21 $24.04 $50,000 5.5 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 60 $31.60 $31.86 $66,260 2.9 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 340 $24.89 $31.15 $64,790 6.3 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 40 $25.16 $26.77 $55,680 4.1 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 30 $21.84 $23.90 $49,720 6.2 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 50 $36.92 $37.12 $77,200 4.5 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 40 $25.83 $26.08 $54,240 3.5 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 40 (7) (7) (7) (7)
11-9021 Construction Managers 250 $30.73 $31.75 $66,030 3.2 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 40 $37.37 $38.55 $80,190 6.4 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 340 $19.84 $20.67 $42,990 2.9 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 110 $14.73 $17.60 $36,600 6.0 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 180 $27.73 $30.12 $62,640 4.6 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 270 $18.98 $18.88 $39,280 11.3 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 30 $21.73 $25.30 $52,630 7.0 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 90 $22.26 $25.56 $53,160 8.2 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 2,870 $16.63 $19.42 $40,400 5.4 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 50 (7) (7) (7) (7)
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 110 $16.32 $17.56 $36,510 2.8 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 60 $19.67 $21.20 $44,090 3.4 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 120 $20.56 $22.00 $45,770 3.8 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 80 $14.46 $14.41 $29,970 2.4 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 120 (7) (7) (7) (7)
13-1111 Management Analysts 60 $20.69 $22.29 $46,350 5.8 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 80 $15.62 $16.33 $33,970 3.3 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 210 $15.43 $17.99 $37,430 4.8 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 690 $19.30 $21.34 $44,390 3.4 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate (7) $16.59 $17.46 $36,320 6.3 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 30 $24.20 $23.84 $49,580 3.4 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors (7) $22.46 $20.85 $43,370 9.7 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 40 $21.27 $30.76 $63,980 13.6 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 300 $18.86 $23.00 $47,830 7.1 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 40 $17.48 $18.52 $38,510 16.5 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers (7) $15.12 $16.85 $35,040 7.3 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other (7) $15.52 $15.60 $32,450 7.6 %
 
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 470 $19.56 $21.84 $45,430 4.1 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 110 $20.60 $24.42 $50,790 13.5 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 40 $30.36 $29.64 $61,650 3.4 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 110 $13.20 $14.10 $29,330 4.8 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 30 $20.95 $21.60 $44,920 3.4 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 70 $22.33 $26.32 $54,750 5.4 %
 
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 1,030 $17.88 $20.72 $43,090 3.1 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 40 $33.80 $37.53 $78,070 13.1 %
17-1022 Surveyors 80 $15.40 $16.05 $33,390 5.7 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 140 $23.98 $26.57 $55,260 4.7 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 40 $23.52 $25.00 $51,990 7.2 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 150 $16.19 $17.16 $35,700 5.2 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 30 $17.44 $18.13 $37,710 2.9 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 40 $19.27 $19.82 $41,220 4.3 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 120 $12.95 $13.22 $27,490 2.8 %
 
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 230 $19.14 $19.99 $41,580 4.8 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners (7) $22.91 $25.12 $52,250 9.4 %
 
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 990 $13.79 $14.74 $30,650 2.3 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 410 $13.61 $13.52 $28,110 1.7 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers (7) $13.25 $15.57 $32,390 4.4 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 160 $9.43 $10.03 $20,860 3.3 %
 
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 520 $18.42 $27.44 $57,070 16.7 %
23-1011 Lawyers 190 $39.98 $47.78 $99,390 15.6 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 30 $30.34 $31.44 $65,390 2.3 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants (7) $13.26 $13.65 $28,400 9.9 %
23-2092 Law Clerks (7) $10.55 $11.93 $24,810 26.6 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 30 $11.17 $13.26 $27,580 13.7 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations (7) (7) (7) (7) (7)
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 140 $23.26 $23.52 $48,910 5.7 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 130 $8.66 $8.69 $18,070 7.7 %
 
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 1,530 $13.57 $15.17 $31,550 5.1 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 70 $6.95 $7.93 $16,490 11.2 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 140 $14.91 $15.26 $31,740 6.7 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 40 $14.33 $15.82 $32,910 10.4 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers (7) $11.92 $12.02 $25,010 5.8 %
27-2011 Actors (7) $12.06 $11.83 (4) 2.6 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 110 (4) (4) $35,430 11.9 %
27-2042 Musicians and Singers (7) $24.61 $23.46 (4) 4.0 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 40 $12.38 $14.23 $29,590 17.8 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 110 $12.99 $15.10 $31,410 7.4 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians (7) $8.44 $8.97 $18,650 9.7 %
27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 30 $13.57 $13.08 $27,210 8.2 %
27-4021 Photographers 140 $13.16 $14.05 $29,220 8.6 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 4,570 $19.92 $26.00 $54,090 7.1 %
29-1011 Chiropractors 30 $17.81 $20.82 $43,310 17.5 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 170 $45.98 $44.76 $93,110 1.9 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 50 (5) $78.57 $163,430 11.1 %
29-1067 Surgeons 30 (5) (5) (5) 9.1 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (7) (5) $91.35 $190,000 10.8 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants (7) $9.98 $16.32 $33,940 27.0 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,550 $22.17 $22.37 $46,530 2.4 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 40 $26.66 $28.03 $58,290 4.3 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 130 $31.74 $31.53 $65,590 6.4 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 30 $11.29 $12.41 $25,820 3.5 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 50 $20.02 $20.23 $42,070 1.9 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 30 $25.41 $30.19 $62,800 19.4 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 70 $20.51 $22.14 $46,060 4.3 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 140 $14.86 $15.44 $32,110 4.2 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 80 $23.38 $22.59 $46,990 6.7 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 170 $20.01 $20.21 $42,050 4.4 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 200 $10.95 $11.58 $24,090 2.6 %
29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 40 $16.08 $16.49 $34,310 5.7 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 70 $15.77 $16.18 $33,640 2.2 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 640 $14.54 $14.31 $29,760 2.7 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 130 $12.44 $14.10 $29,330 6.8 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (7) $15.50 $15.55 $32,340 3.1 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 30 $18.30 $18.53 $38,530 2.4 %
 
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 1,950 $9.43 $10.18 $21,170 2.5 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 390 $9.08 $8.91 $18,530 3.6 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 720 $8.36 $8.71 $18,130 3.2 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 80 $17.35 $18.15 $37,740 9.3 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 210 $11.99 $11.92 $24,780 9.4 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 250 $11.72 $11.82 $24,590 2.9 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 50 $13.61 $13.99 $29,100 2.9 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides (7) $8.55 $8.38 $17,420 8.6 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 80 $9.53 $9.61 $19,980 2.6 %
 
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 2,710 $11.57 $12.69 $26,390 6.0 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 40 $13.35 $15.78 $32,820 4.6 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 460 $16.87 $17.33 $36,050 3.1 %
33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators (7) $22.56 $19.94 $41,480 21.0 %
33-9032 Security Guards 1,300 $8.54 $8.79 $18,280 3.5 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 110 $13.17 $13.54 $28,160 5.0 %
 
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 18,050 $7.01 $8.06 $16,760 2.0 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 320 $12.32 $14.37 $29,890 8.8 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 1,100 $13.26 $15.30 $31,820 5.1 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 1,590 $6.86 $7.15 $14,880 4.7 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 450 $7.67 $8.10 $16,840 8.0 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 1,990 $8.97 $9.49 $19,750 6.2 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (7) $6.80 $7.23 $15,030 5.6 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 910 $8.19 $8.35 $17,370 2.6 %
35-3011 Bartenders 820 $6.40 $7.08 $14,730 3.5 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,610 $7.16 $7.38 $15,350 3.7 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 390 $6.87 $7.14 $14,860 3.0 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 6,030 $6.30 $6.79 $14,130 2.9 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 280 $6.85 $7.29 $15,170 3.2 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 510 $6.73 $6.82 $14,190 2.5 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 890 $7.68 $7.64 $15,900 3.1 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 650 $7.75 $7.74 $16,100 1.6 %
 
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 8,370 $8.28 $8.94 $18,590 1.3 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 500 $12.69 $12.95 $26,940 2.1 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 220 $15.20 $16.20 $33,690 2.7 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,520 $8.62 $8.88 $18,470 1.8 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 4,040 $7.82 $7.89 $16,420 1.7 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 120 $12.04 $12.80 $26,630 5.4 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 1,900 $8.42 $8.99 $18,700 2.6 %
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (7) $12.68 $12.76 $26,550 16.6 %
 
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 2,900 $7.85 $8.78 $18,260 2.4 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 60 $13.39 $13.93 $28,970 4.1 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 80 $8.16 $8.70 $18,100 2.5 %
39-3012 Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners 30 $7.47 $8.10 $16,850 8.4 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 80 $7.42 $7.29 $15,150 2.9 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 1,030 $6.68 $7.62 $15,840 3.9 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 250 $11.02 $10.82 $22,500 3.9 %
39-5092 Manicurists and Pedicurists (7) $10.02 $9.95 $20,700 3.6 %
39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops 130 $6.53 $6.86 $14,270 2.7 %
39-6012 Concierges 50 $9.60 $9.44 $19,630 7.7 %
39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts 50 $8.75 $9.23 $19,190 5.8 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 270 $7.45 $7.37 $15,330 2.1 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 230 $7.99 $7.98 $16,600 4.0 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 80 $9.57 $11.71 $24,360 22.0 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 180 $9.42 $10.22 $21,250 4.7 %
 
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 15,770 $9.02 $11.76 $24,460 2.7 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,690 $14.75 $16.27 $33,830 3.2 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 170 $21.16 $21.13 $43,940 6.7 %
41-2011 Cashiers 4,320 $7.59 $7.69 $15,990 1.5 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks (7) $9.79 $10.01 $20,830 4.6 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 240 $13.32 $13.90 $28,920 7.6 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 6,320 $8.60 $10.73 $22,310 4.9 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 110 $12.70 $15.24 $31,690 7.1 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 250 $17.37 $23.81 $49,520 12.0 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 50 $26.72 $24.19 $50,310 15.4 %
41-3041 Travel Agents 60 $12.34 $12.16 $25,280 3.3 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 100 $14.18 $17.00 $35,360 5.8 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 90 $22.21 $23.28 $48,420 11.4 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 790 $16.76 $20.52 $42,680 5.0 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters (7) $14.70 $13.62 $28,340 4.8 %
41-9021 Real Estate Brokers 30 (7) (7) (7) (7)
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 520 $15.50 $16.95 $35,260 7.6 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 60 $10.49 $15.08 $31,370 15.2 %
 
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 15,460 $10.75 $11.74 $24,420 1.3 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 860 $16.89 $17.87 $37,170 2.2 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 190 $9.88 $10.10 $21,000 1.9 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 160 $10.78 $11.64 $24,220 2.8 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 300 $11.51 $11.62 $24,170 3.4 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,300 $11.87 $12.52 $26,040 1.8 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 160 $12.02 $12.46 $25,920 3.3 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 30 $14.57 $14.11 $29,350 2.8 %
43-3071 Tellers 560 $10.27 $10.34 $21,500 2.0 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (7) $18.74 $17.07 $35,510 7.7 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,430 $10.44 $11.21 $23,320 2.3 %
43-4071 File Clerks 160 $9.57 $10.00 $20,800 3.6 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 1,030 $8.60 $8.64 $17,960 1.9 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 200 $11.78 $12.30 $25,580 3.4 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 100 $13.78 $13.93 $28,980 3.1 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 190 $12.99 $13.06 $27,160 3.8 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 160 $14.14 $13.98 $29,090 2.9 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 910 $9.68 $9.74 $20,270 1.9 %
43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 210 $9.92 $10.30 $21,420 2.2 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 110 $10.54 $11.78 $24,500 4.6 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 70 $10.02 $9.94 $20,670 2.9 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 150 $10.53 $13.79 $28,690 17.4 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 50 $13.44 $13.84 $28,780 2.3 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 50 $23.47 $22.94 $47,720 (7)
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 230 $20.55 $20.12 $41,850 (7)
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 60 $13.10 $14.04 $29,190 4.1 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 380 $9.86 $10.22 $21,250 1.7 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,160 $9.17 $9.53 $19,820 1.9 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 780 $14.29 $14.68 $30,540 2.0 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries (7) $16.22 $16.16 $33,620 5.2 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 80 $10.69 $10.85 $22,570 3.7 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,640 $11.03 $11.36 $23,630 1.7 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 30 $12.08 $11.76 $24,460 2.2 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 90 $10.06 $9.97 $20,740 2.6 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (7) $10.16 $10.80 $22,460 3.5 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 30 $10.34 $10.61 $22,080 4.1 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,690 $9.77 $10.00 $20,790 3.8 %
 
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 (7) $12.41 $12.47 $25,940 3.0 %
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers (7) $15.31 $15.14 $31,490 4.2 %
45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators 70 $12.35 $12.48 $25,950 3.6 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 7,420 $12.72 $13.51 $28,100 1.5 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 790 $19.55 $20.22 $42,070 2.4 %
47-2011 Boilermakers (7) $18.44 $18.06 $37,560 3.8 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 180 $15.56 $15.45 $32,140 3.6 %
47-2031 Carpenters 1,080 $13.52 $14.29 $29,720 4.1 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 220 $11.18 $12.03 $25,020 6.3 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 920 $9.35 $9.62 $20,010 2.5 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 110 $10.82 $11.16 $23,210 5.9 %
47-2072 Pile-Driver Operators 60 $10.40 $10.92 $22,710 7.0 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 500 $14.14 $14.65 $30,480 2.9 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 90 $13.05 $13.59 $28,260 20.8 %
47-2111 Electricians 450 $15.20 $15.45 $32,130 2.8 %
47-2121 Glaziers 110 $13.33 $13.68 $28,450 4.1 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 320 $12.65 $12.92 $26,870 2.2 %
47-2151 Pipelayers 130 $13.18 $13.27 $27,610 2.9 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 390 $14.38 $14.15 $29,440 3.0 %
47-2181 Roofers 150 $12.78 $12.92 $26,870 4.3 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 100 $14.87 $14.43 $30,020 2.0 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 140 $9.89 $10.08 $20,960 5.1 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 300 $9.30 $9.46 $19,680 4.3 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 310 $10.44 $10.62 $22,090 4.8 %
47-3014 Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 110 $8.43 $8.71 $18,110 6.0 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 240 $9.74 $9.77 $20,310 2.2 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 90 $16.93 $17.75 $36,920 3.2 %
 
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 4,600 $13.46 $14.64 $30,450 1.9 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 390 $18.63 $20.84 $43,350 3.3 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 50 $11.31 $13.09 $27,230 8.6 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 60 $19.20 $18.48 $38,430 2.2 %
49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 50 $15.22 $14.81 $30,800 3.1 %
49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 30 $18.87 $19.68 $40,940 8.7 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 110 $18.40 $18.99 $39,500 6.6 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 450 $15.90 $17.36 $36,100 4.6 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 130 $15.03 $14.89 $30,980 3.1 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 60 $15.71 $15.58 $32,420 2.7 %
49-3092 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 180 $12.90 $14.43 $30,010 7.7 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (7) $12.50 $12.81 $26,650 4.1 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 310 $13.91 $14.29 $29,720 2.6 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 60 $13.68 $14.22 $29,580 7.9 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,650 $10.99 $11.80 $24,540 2.1 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 200 $12.81 $13.95 $29,010 7.2 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 70 $13.05 $13.28 $27,620 2.4 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 110 $9.65 $9.85 $20,490 3.9 %
 
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 5,240 $11.12 $12.38 $25,740 2.1 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 300 $21.15 $22.71 $47,240 2.8 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (7) $12.50 $12.73 $26,480 5.3 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 840 $10.43 $11.00 $22,880 2.3 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 40 $8.61 $9.48 $19,720 8.9 %
51-3011 Bakers 50 $9.88 $10.24 $21,290 4.3 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 80 $12.57 $12.60 $26,210 4.5 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (7) $10.13 $10.13 $21,080 7.5 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $10.45 $11.95 $24,860 11.2 %
51-4041 Machinists 110 $14.97 $15.67 $32,600 4.6 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $12.35 $12.18 $25,330 2.9 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 200 $15.98 $16.36 $34,020 8.6 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 50 $10.49 $11.46 $23,840 10.4 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 160 $11.61 $11.20 $23,300 3.8 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 250 $8.12 $8.20 $17,050 1.5 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 60 $8.32 $8.27 $17,200 6.0 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 80 $8.01 $8.01 $16,660 5.5 %
51-6093 Upholsterers 30 $10.94 $11.11 $23,100 3.7 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 40 $12.12 $12.60 $26,210 5.8 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 30 $18.48 $17.80 $37,010 5.7 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 160 $12.80 $13.46 $28,000 4.4 %
51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (7) $12.06 $12.36 $25,700 2.2 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 160 $10.24 $11.10 $23,080 4.5 %
51-9071 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (7) $18.88 $18.62 $38,720 4.9 %
51-9131 Photographic Process Workers 40 $10.36 $10.83 $22,530 3.8 %
51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 60 $9.41 $9.41 $19,580 8.8 %
51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic (7) $13.08 $12.87 $26,770 2.8 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 180 $9.14 $9.08 $18,880 4.4 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 5,780 $9.92 $11.23 $23,360 3.5 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 100 $14.24 $14.56 $30,280 5.2 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 160 $20.97 $23.72 $49,330 4.5 %
53-2012 Commercial Pilots 30 (4) (4) $32,450 10.4 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 910 $12.71 $14.86 $30,900 8.7 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 1,010 $10.32 $11.63 $24,180 5.4 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 70 $8.44 $8.39 $17,450 4.1 %
53-5021 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (7) $17.07 $18.18 $37,810 3.5 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 90 $13.24 $13.86 $28,820 5.4 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 230 $10.83 $10.83 $22,530 2.0 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 170 $8.69 $9.06 $18,840 4.6 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,250 $9.25 $9.50 $19,750 2.2 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers (7) $7.24 $7.41 $15,400 9.9 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 180 $7.95 $8.26 $17,180 5.2 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 30 $11.01 $10.84 $22,560 2.0 %

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