May 2005 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Sioux City, IA-NE-SD


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 Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, a metropolitan statistical area that includes parts of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. 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 Sioux City, IA-NE-SD (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 69,590 $12.06 $14.61 $30,380 1.4 %
 
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 2,350 $30.38 $35.10 $73,010 1.9 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 110 $56.16 $62.73 $130,470 4.8 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 570 $36.10 $41.49 $86,300 3.2 %
11-1031 Legislators 60 (4) (4) $22,200 15.0 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 40 $35.27 $40.27 $83,770 8.1 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 60 $43.66 $46.67 $97,070 7.3 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 100 $22.89 $25.86 $53,800 4.8 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 60 $39.32 $39.59 $82,340 4.5 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 130 $36.67 $37.62 $78,240 3.4 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 30 $31.36 $31.50 $65,520 2.7 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 110 $33.08 $35.46 $73,770 3.7 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 60 $29.51 $32.71 $68,040 3.2 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 80 $30.45 $35.36 $73,540 10.9 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 110 (4) (4) $70,170 4.6 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 60 $26.82 $30.22 $62,860 6.9 %
11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 30 $23.77 $25.01 $52,030 2.5 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 110 $17.12 $19.33 $40,210 5.6 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 200 $27.40 $30.22 $62,860 5.4 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 30 $24.51 $24.99 $51,980 1.9 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 40 $13.06 $15.73 $32,720 11.8 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 80 $23.39 $23.65 $49,190 2.8 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 130 $31.75 $38.25 $79,570 14.3 %
 
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 2,470 $20.85 $22.89 $47,610 2.9 %
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 60 $20.78 $24.13 $50,200 8.6 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 40 $20.44 $21.81 $45,360 4.2 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 100 $21.70 $22.38 $46,560 2.5 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 130 $23.95 $22.91 $47,660 5.6 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 120 $19.50 $20.77 $43,200 2.7 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 130 $21.14 $24.81 $51,600 9.0 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 80 $18.89 $19.17 $39,880 3.2 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 90 $19.79 $25.21 $52,450 7.6 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 100 $17.20 $19.90 $41,390 3.0 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 90 (7) (7) (7) (7)
13-1111 Management Analysts 180 $27.95 $31.16 $64,820 6.8 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 450 $21.13 $22.95 $47,740 4.5 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 430 $21.63 $23.45 $48,770 2.8 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 30 $21.90 $28.29 $58,830 14.7 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 160 $20.01 $22.59 $46,990 6.1 %
 
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 720 $21.46 $23.32 $48,500 4.4 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 100 $27.99 $28.53 $59,330 3.4 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 30 $34.82 $33.77 $70,240 3.2 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 100 $27.69 $27.53 $57,270 4.5 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 30 $25.36 $26.56 $55,250 5.3 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 100 $23.80 $25.42 $52,880 3.5 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 60 $21.66 $23.86 $49,640 3.3 %
 
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 570 $21.79 $24.35 $50,660 3.3 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 60 $32.87 $33.27 $69,190 4.1 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 60 $37.01 $35.13 $73,060 4.5 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 50 $27.46 $30.73 $63,920 3.4 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 30 $17.06 $18.16 $37,760 2.9 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 100 $16.31 $16.50 $34,330 2.6 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 30 $20.48 $21.08 $43,850 2.8 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 40 $22.17 $21.41 $44,520 4.7 %
 
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 240 $19.12 $20.77 $43,200 3.1 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 40 $18.39 $19.24 $40,010 2.6 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 30 $19.68 $21.84 $45,440 9.2 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 30 $15.50 $15.88 $33,030 3.2 %
 
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 1,060 $12.75 $14.18 $29,490 4.4 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 50 $14.97 $15.02 $31,230 3.2 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 110 $16.86 $18.28 $38,030 3.9 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 30 $13.33 $15.07 $31,340 2.3 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 310 $11.70 $13.58 $28,250 7.3 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 40 $17.10 $16.94 $35,240 2.5 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 100 $16.30 $18.60 $38,680 5.0 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 200 $10.12 $10.92 $22,710 4.2 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (7) $9.92 $11.94 $24,840 9.1 %
21-2011 Clergy (7) $14.10 $15.05 $31,310 2.6 %
 
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 $21.97 $25.79 $53,650 5.2 %
23-1011 Lawyers 140 $31.25 $32.99 $68,620 5.4 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants (7) $16.24 $16.42 $34,150 2.1 %
 
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 3,680 $15.73 $15.88 $33,030 1.9 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $39,180 1.8 %
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $41,450 2.3 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 40 $17.02 $18.20 $37,860 8.7 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 120 $9.06 $9.55 $19,860 5.9 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 110 (4) (4) $36,090 4.7 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 680 (4) (4) $35,310 2.9 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 360 (4) (4) $37,190 3.8 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 690 (4) (4) $36,750 2.7 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 50 (4) (4) $41,140 6.0 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School (7) (4) (4) $35,270 2.4 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 60 (4) (4) $37,850 3.6 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 120 (4) (4) $39,070 3.8 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 120 (4) (4) $24,360 7.0 %
25-4021 Librarians 80 $17.75 $17.26 $35,890 4.5 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 50 $9.42 $10.34 $21,520 7.0 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 650 (4) (4) $18,740 2.3 %
 
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 1,000 $12.30 $14.24 $29,620 6.2 %
27-1023 Floral Designers (7) $7.81 $7.74 $16,090 3.8 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 60 $13.95 $14.60 $30,370 3.4 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers (7) $11.80 $11.29 $23,480 4.4 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 190 (4) (4) $20,590 10.7 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 70 $10.22 $11.63 $24,200 6.7 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 50 $10.80 $13.34 $27,740 11.7 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 40 $19.89 $20.63 $42,900 2.7 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 30 $10.14 $11.83 $24,600 3.5 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 60 $10.28 $10.90 $22,660 3.8 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 30 $8.48 $10.99 $22,870 7.5 %
27-4021 Photographers 40 $7.96 $9.53 $19,820 6.3 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 3,380 $19.88 $25.66 $53,370 5.2 %
29-1011 Chiropractors 30 $33.85 $40.32 $83,870 18.0 %
29-1021 Dentists, General (7) $65.37 $62.60 $130,200 4.0 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 30 $17.91 $19.01 $39,530 3.3 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 90 $41.03 $42.90 $89,220 6.6 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 190 (5) $72.36 $150,510 11.7 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (7) (5) $79.68 $165,730 11.2 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 50 $33.44 $33.90 $70,520 3.7 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,430 $20.51 $20.80 $43,260 2.2 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 30 $24.10 $24.68 $51,340 3.5 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 50 $23.27 $22.66 $47,140 3.7 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 50 $26.06 $26.66 $55,460 4.8 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 30 $24.19 $24.24 $50,430 2.3 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 100 $17.97 $19.37 $40,290 4.8 %
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians (7) $7.20 $7.67 $15,940 7.9 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 120 $9.04 $9.28 $19,300 6.6 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 30 $10.57 $11.31 $23,530 3.9 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 270 $14.65 $14.48 $30,110 1.5 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 90 $10.49 $11.34 $23,590 2.1 %
 
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 1,820 $10.12 $10.40 $21,630 3.7 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 340 $9.83 $9.80 $20,380 3.1 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 860 $9.39 $8.97 $18,650 5.6 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists (7) $15.82 $16.59 $34,500 9.1 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 140 $14.75 $15.01 $31,230 4.5 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 110 $11.91 $11.91 $24,780 1.7 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 120 $12.69 $12.97 $26,970 2.6 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other (7) $9.83 $10.21 $21,250 3.1 %
 
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 1,120 $14.78 $15.30 $31,820 8.3 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 300 $20.07 $19.64 $40,850 9.8 %
33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators (7) $19.97 $19.14 $39,810 4.6 %
33-9032 Security Guards 270 $9.69 $10.82 $22,510 3.2 %
33-9091 Crossing Guards (7) $9.50 $9.87 $20,530 7.6 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 170 $6.84 $6.88 $14,320 4.7 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 30 $15.55 $15.03 $31,250 5.4 %
 
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 6,440 $6.97 $7.55 $15,700 1.0 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 50 $12.68 $13.48 $28,040 4.6 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 370 $11.27 $12.38 $25,750 3.8 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 270 $6.77 $6.94 $14,430 2.9 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 390 $8.37 $8.49 $17,650 2.4 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 420 $9.22 $9.23 $19,190 2.5 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 90 $9.02 $8.82 $18,350 3.3 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 450 $7.65 $7.85 $16,320 3.6 %
35-3011 Bartenders 380 $7.49 $7.60 $15,810 2.7 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,710 $6.77 $6.94 $14,430 1.8 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 320 $6.72 $6.78 $14,100 2.6 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,290 $6.15 $6.10 $12,690 1.7 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 150 $8.76 $9.00 $18,710 5.5 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 150 $7.02 $7.31 $15,200 3.2 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 220 $6.94 $7.04 $14,650 2.0 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 160 $6.53 $6.70 $13,930 3.4 %
 
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 2,460 $9.31 $9.85 $20,490 1.6 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 120 $14.63 $14.46 $30,070 3.6 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,500 $9.52 $9.76 $20,310 1.6 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 400 $8.05 $8.46 $17,600 4.1 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 30 $11.87 $11.78 $24,510 2.8 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 330 $8.93 $9.86 $20,510 3.6 %
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (7) $14.61 $14.04 $29,200 3.7 %
 
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 1,230 $8.23 $9.06 $18,850 4.9 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 50 $7.90 $8.09 $16,840 4.8 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 90 $7.00 $7.90 $16,430 9.4 %
39-3099 Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other 90 $6.41 $6.94 $14,430 7.8 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (7) $8.67 $9.18 $19,090 5.5 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 360 $7.64 $7.66 $15,930 2.7 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 70 $8.75 $8.49 $17,650 5.2 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 50 $9.33 $10.08 $20,960 5.4 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 140 $8.76 $9.01 $18,740 3.0 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 7,470 $9.76 $13.21 $27,470 3.2 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 550 $14.42 $16.84 $35,020 3.9 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 160 $23.30 $27.80 $57,830 7.8 %
41-2011 Cashiers 1,780 $7.39 $7.39 $15,360 1.4 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 190 $8.86 $9.65 $20,080 6.9 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 150 $14.45 $14.34 $29,820 3.7 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,480 $8.91 $10.31 $21,450 3.9 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 110 $13.90 $15.79 $32,840 5.6 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 180 $18.23 $25.78 $53,610 11.4 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 60 $34.54 $39.04 $81,210 10.2 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 190 $16.70 $18.55 $38,590 6.3 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 780 $23.02 $23.90 $49,720 3.7 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 70 $9.00 $8.97 $18,670 3.3 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 30 $13.01 $16.51 $34,330 9.5 %
 
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 10,670 $11.42 $12.28 $25,540 1.6 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 510 $19.14 $19.59 $40,750 2.3 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 60 $10.24 $10.44 $21,720 2.3 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 220 $11.63 $11.65 $24,230 1.4 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,180 $12.23 $12.75 $26,510 1.0 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 80 $12.68 $12.93 $26,900 2.4 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 40 $13.83 $14.24 $29,620 3.6 %
43-3071 Tellers 360 $8.68 $8.83 $18,370 4.8 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 50 $12.99 $12.97 $26,980 4.7 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 60 $17.13 $15.28 $31,780 2.6 %
43-4071 File Clerks 50 $8.80 $9.09 $18,910 8.8 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 130 $7.62 $7.56 $15,710 2.6 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 80 $11.86 $11.97 $24,890 3.2 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 70 $8.90 $9.39 $19,530 6.6 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 50 $12.27 $12.47 $25,940 2.5 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (7) $12.34 $12.52 $26,040 2.7 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 70 $12.22 $12.63 $26,280 2.0 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 620 $9.44 $9.75 $20,280 2.0 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 80 $11.60 $13.09 $27,230 5.6 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 40 $9.65 $9.89 $20,570 3.5 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 60 $13.08 $13.31 $27,680 7.4 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 100 $11.94 $14.67 $30,520 6.9 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 40 $23.99 $23.72 $49,340 2.7 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 190 $22.48 $21.19 $44,080 2.6 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 130 $20.38 $19.41 $40,380 2.8 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 140 $19.08 $18.81 $39,130 4.2 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 230 $11.68 $12.03 $25,020 2.1 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 810 $9.88 $10.39 $21,610 2.9 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 540 $13.76 $14.73 $30,640 2.0 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 50 $13.82 $13.89 $28,880 4.6 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 360 $15.19 $15.17 $31,550 4.4 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 840 $10.52 $10.79 $22,450 2.1 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 40 $11.44 $12.10 $25,160 6.0 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 110 $9.97 $10.14 $21,100 2.3 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 30 $14.62 $14.28 $29,700 2.1 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 40 $11.72 $11.90 $24,740 2.8 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,190 $9.83 $10.10 $21,010 2.0 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 30 $12.86 $13.36 $27,790 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 390 $9.77 $10.21 $21,240 4.7 %
45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators (7) $12.02 $12.17 $25,310 5.3 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 80 $9.66 $9.89 $20,560 7.6 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 3,270 $14.25 $15.19 $31,590 4.2 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 180 $23.26 $24.77 $51,530 4.3 %
47-2031 Carpenters 470 $14.10 $14.51 $30,170 4.0 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 180 $10.73 $11.76 $24,460 5.2 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 710 $9.19 $9.86 $20,500 8.9 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 60 $11.78 $12.51 $26,030 5.4 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 300 $15.27 $15.71 $32,670 5.1 %
47-2111 Electricians 410 $19.78 $19.84 $41,270 4.0 %
47-2132 Insulation Workers, Mechanical 40 $15.32 $16.26 $33,810 1.9 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 70 $13.42 $14.21 $29,560 6.1 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 120 $21.15 $20.69 $43,030 5.8 %
47-2181 Roofers (7) $12.74 $13.13 $27,300 6.3 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 70 $18.71 $17.46 $36,310 1.9 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 180 $15.30 $17.09 $35,540 15.2 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 40 $12.17 $12.13 $25,220 4.9 %
47-3019 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other (7) $13.20 $13.14 $27,340 4.8 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 40 $21.15 $20.03 $41,660 6.3 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 110 $14.81 $14.39 $29,940 3.5 %
 
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 3,000 $14.79 $15.87 $33,010 2.6 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 260 $23.52 $23.69 $49,280 3.0 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 90 $23.04 $22.20 $46,170 5.0 %
49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 70 $20.33 $20.88 $43,430 2.9 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 290 $13.71 $14.70 $30,570 5.3 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 200 $13.24 $14.01 $29,140 3.7 %
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics (7) $13.85 $14.23 $29,590 3.6 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 90 $17.78 $17.69 $36,790 7.6 %
49-3052 Motorcycle Mechanics (7) $14.80 $14.16 $29,450 4.7 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 100 $9.75 $10.34 $21,500 5.7 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 60 $30.14 $26.91 $55,970 6.7 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers (7) $13.68 $15.20 $31,610 9.6 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 220 $17.05 $18.00 $37,450 6.4 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 880 $13.12 $13.08 $27,200 4.1 %
49-9044 Millwrights (7) $13.34 $15.02 $31,240 17.8 %
49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers (7) $25.02 $22.91 $47,650 23.9 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 30 $10.58 $12.02 $24,990 11.5 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 90 $13.51 $13.96 $29,040 4.7 %
 
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 9,580 $12.43 $13.38 $27,820 2.5 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 610 $23.06 $23.29 $48,450 2.6 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 530 $10.04 $10.36 $21,550 3.3 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 30 $9.86 $10.47 $21,770 2.0 %
51-3011 Bakers 130 $12.08 $11.74 $24,410 2.8 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 80 $12.86 $12.86 $26,750 2.8 %
51-4041 Machinists 100 $14.65 $14.34 $29,820 3.5 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 580 $15.86 $16.48 $34,280 5.7 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 40 $12.93 $14.36 $29,880 6.4 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 50 $12.03 $13.17 $27,380 12.6 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 190 $8.39 $8.56 $17,800 6.7 %
51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (7) $11.93 $11.08 $23,040 6.0 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 110 $10.49 $11.43 $23,770 9.4 %
51-8013 Power Plant Operators (7) $24.89 $24.91 $51,820 5.2 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 60 $17.15 $18.01 $37,470 6.2 %
51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators (7) $23.82 $23.29 $48,450 3.7 %
51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (7) $13.30 $14.57 $30,300 3.0 %
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $11.73 $11.51 $23,940 5.9 %
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $11.53 $12.25 $25,480 2.3 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 $14.57 $14.17 $29,480 2.7 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $11.10 $12.21 $25,400 2.1 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 80 $12.93 $13.28 $27,620 3.9 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 340 $13.45 $13.91 $28,930 2.9 %
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 40 $12.23 $13.66 $28,410 8.4 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 370 $12.06 $12.04 $25,040 2.2 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 280 $9.76 $10.05 $20,910 3.9 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 120 $14.96 $14.64 $30,450 7.0 %
 
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 6,350 $11.54 $12.57 $26,150 2.8 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 80 $19.01 $18.89 $39,290 4.0 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 160 $22.61 $23.02 $47,890 4.9 %
53-2012 Commercial Pilots 50 (4) (4) $63,460 5.9 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 200 $12.26 $12.27 $25,530 6.5 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 150 $11.70 $12.82 $26,670 6.9 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,420 $14.90 $14.91 $31,010 3.7 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 510 $11.25 $13.65 $28,390 7.2 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 70 $8.65 $9.02 $18,750 4.1 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 140 $8.04 $8.72 $18,130 3.8 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 100 $12.70 $12.72 $26,460 5.6 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 30 $20.73 $25.43 $52,890 18.7 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 70 $11.42 $12.71 $26,430 9.4 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 510 $12.06 $12.09 $25,150 1.9 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 300 $8.81 $9.20 $19,130 3.6 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,570 $8.95 $9.92 $20,640 4.8 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 190 $11.94 $11.44 $23,790 3.2 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 520 $10.86 $10.15 $21,110 4.4 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 30 $9.49 $10.16 $21,130 12.0 %

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