May 2006 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Sector 52 - Finance and Insurance

These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in Sector 52 - Finance and Insurance.

Additional information, including the hourly and annual 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, percent of establishments reporting the occupation, and the employment percent relative standard error, is available in the downloadable Excel files(XLS).

Sector 52 - Finance and Insurance consists of:

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SOC Major Groups in Sector 52 - Finance and Insurance:

Sector 52 - Finance and Insurance

All Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 5,992,570 100.00% $18.30 $24.59 $51,150 0.4 %
 
Management Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 445,990 7.44% $46.68 $52.97 $110,180 0.4 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 22,390 0.37% (5) $79.52 $165,390 0.6 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 111,820 1.87% $49.70 $56.37 $117,240 0.5 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 1,420 0.02% $38.01 $44.58 $92,720 2.4 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 21,980 0.37% $49.82 $54.23 $112,800 1.3 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 26,530 0.44% $51.81 $56.91 $118,370 1.3 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 4,610 0.08% $44.76 $49.08 $102,090 1.5 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 22,740 0.38% $36.88 $39.75 $82,690 0.9 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 32,520 0.54% $51.38 $54.48 $113,310 0.9 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 156,120 2.61% $43.36 $50.08 $104,170 0.8 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 5,400 0.09% $39.52 $43.45 $90,380 1.2 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 4,690 0.08% $40.43 $43.05 $89,540 2.5 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 4,550 0.08% $44.27 $47.75 $99,320 1.1 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 50 (7) $41.27 $42.70 $88,820 4.5 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 780 0.01% $42.94 $45.27 $94,160 1.9 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 70 (7) $33.85 $36.55 $76,020 9.8 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 120 (7) $39.07 $42.25 $87,880 6.5 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 90 (7) (4) (4) $70,610 2.5 %
11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 60 (7) $25.51 $31.03 $64,540 7.7 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 330 0.01% $48.80 $51.54 $107,210 2.4 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 4,510 0.08% $40.35 $46.58 $96,880 2.0 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 110 (7) $58.12 $59.75 $124,290 5.1 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 2,790 0.05% $29.64 $34.41 $71,570 3.0 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 190 (7) $32.16 $32.56 $67,730 2.8 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 22,070 0.37% $42.72 $45.94 $95,550 0.9 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 1,300,620 21.70% $25.76 $30.24 $62,900 0.4 %
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 200 (7) $21.94 $23.68 $49,260 7.3 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 260 (7) $21.39 $25.46 $52,960 11.9 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 5,090 0.08% $25.64 $26.85 $55,850 1.1 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 214,450 3.58% $23.37 $24.73 $51,440 0.5 %
13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 11,480 0.19% $23.79 $24.06 $50,050 0.8 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 25,260 0.42% $26.10 $28.66 $59,610 1.0 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 1,090 0.02% $25.97 $27.83 $57,890 2.4 %
13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 100 (7) $25.90 $27.14 $56,440 4.9 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 8,390 0.14% $23.32 $25.24 $52,510 1.0 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 18,060 0.30% $23.62 $25.96 $53,990 1.5 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 24,000 0.40% $23.42 $24.83 $51,650 0.5 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 8,720 0.15% $25.87 $27.54 $57,290 1.1 %
13-1081 Logisticians 740 0.01% $30.44 $31.79 $66,120 2.2 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 49,010 0.82% $30.25 $33.27 $69,200 1.1 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 980 0.02% $24.50 $26.72 $55,570 3.4 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 74,420 1.24% $26.35 $29.23 $60,790 1.0 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 106,010 1.77% $26.02 $28.97 $60,250 1.0 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 5,280 0.09% $28.59 $29.93 $62,260 3.2 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 2,460 0.04% $29.08 $30.67 $63,790 1.9 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 39,950 0.67% $24.43 $28.31 $58,880 1.8 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 92,640 1.55% $33.67 $40.92 $85,110 1.3 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 108,370 1.81% $32.44 $42.53 $88,450 1.3 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 93,390 1.56% $25.28 $27.99 $58,230 0.8 %
13-2061 Financial Examiners 11,950 0.20% $28.83 $32.15 $66,870 1.4 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors 16,850 0.28% $17.91 $21.72 $45,180 2.7 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 333,750 5.57% $24.70 $29.76 $61,900 0.7 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers 710 0.01% $19.67 $24.38 $50,700 8.7 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 46,980 0.78% $24.39 $28.18 $58,610 1.2 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations (8) (8) $32.47 $33.78 $70,270 0.6 %
15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 130 (7) $44.38 $44.21 $91,950 3.8 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 36,060 0.60% $33.26 $34.56 $71,890 0.9 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications (8) (8) $38.14 $39.05 $81,220 1.0 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 19,020 0.32% $40.70 $41.13 $85,550 0.8 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 43,690 0.73% $21.01 $22.53 $46,850 0.7 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 60,390 1.01% $34.06 $34.93 $72,650 0.7 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 14,820 0.25% $33.72 $34.73 $72,250 1.0 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 31,960 0.53% $30.78 $32.62 $67,840 0.8 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 19,660 0.33% $33.25 $34.18 $71,090 0.9 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 9,350 0.16% $31.20 $32.67 $67,940 1.5 %
15-2011 Actuaries 10,050 0.17% $39.48 $43.51 $90,510 1.3 %
15-2021 Mathematicians 40 (7) $35.62 $39.59 $82,350 6.1 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 11,870 0.20% $26.68 $29.53 $61,430 1.3 %
15-2041 Statisticians 1,970 0.03% $28.78 $30.80 $64,070 1.5 %
15-2091 Mathematical Technicians 170 (7) $17.53 $19.64 $40,850 3.1 %
15-2099 Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other (8) (8) $29.75 $31.59 $65,710 2.2 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 3,880 0.06% $35.78 $36.21 $75,320 1.5 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 100 (7) $44.06 $44.10 $91,740 4.1 %
17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 60 (7) $16.44 $17.81 $37,030 18.8 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers (8) (8) $31.85 $30.84 $64,150 3.3 %
17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 830 0.01% $41.31 $41.98 $87,320 1.3 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 140 (7) $37.15 $38.02 $79,080 2.5 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 470 0.01% $41.76 $41.62 $86,560 2.3 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 510 0.01% $32.78 $35.30 $73,430 4.8 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 350 0.01% $29.91 $30.06 $62,530 3.6 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers (8) (8) $40.49 $38.77 $80,630 3.8 %
17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 190 (7) $35.91 $41.89 $87,130 7.4 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 540 0.01% $36.26 $35.60 $74,040 3.0 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 110 (7) $24.46 $24.29 $50,520 2.4 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 140 (7) $35.19 $34.65 $72,060 3.2 %
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 100 (7) $22.99 $24.52 $51,010 7.4 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 80 (7) $15.74 $16.65 $34,620 3.3 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 31,000 0.52% $28.14 $31.66 $65,850 1.4 %
19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 120 (7) $26.57 $28.80 $59,900 12.0 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 140 (7) $35.17 $39.81 $82,790 7.4 %
19-3011 Economists 610 0.01% $39.22 $42.49 $88,380 3.1 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 29,370 0.49% $28.09 $31.57 $65,660 1.5 %
19-3022 Survey Researchers 190 (7) $17.36 $17.93 $37,290 2.6 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 130 (7) $27.42 $30.06 $62,520 4.8 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 80 (7) $30.24 $30.86 $64,180 4.6 %
19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 60 (7) $23.07 $23.24 $48,330 5.4 %
19-4061 Social Science Research Assistants (8) (8) $19.79 $23.38 $48,620 5.3 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 3,330 0.06% $21.09 $20.58 $42,800 2.1 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 70 (7) $26.43 $25.98 $54,040 7.2 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 200 (7) $22.92 $22.87 $47,570 3.0 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 240 (7) $20.78 $21.35 $44,410 4.6 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 880 0.01% $23.95 $24.10 $50,120 1.7 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (8) (8) $17.87 $19.41 $40,370 6.5 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other (8) (8) $7.41 $12.55 $26,110 13.0 %
21-1091 Health Educators 360 0.01% $22.23 $23.03 $47,910 2.2 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants (8) (8) $13.89 $14.26 $29,650 3.0 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 630 0.01% $22.47 $21.41 $44,540 5.3 %
 
Legal Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 56,530 0.94% $25.43 $34.04 $70,800 1.3 %
23-1011 Lawyers 20,080 0.34% $52.37 $57.25 $119,080 1.0 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 8,920 0.15% $22.98 $23.68 $49,250 0.8 %
23-2092 Law Clerks 260 (7) $19.76 $20.42 $42,470 3.7 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 23,770 0.40% $17.89 $20.19 $42,000 1.6 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other (8) (8) $22.33 $22.90 $47,630 2.0 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 1,480 0.02% $22.89 $24.20 $50,340 3.1 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (8) $18.66 $21.12 $43,940 3.4 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers (8) (8) $31.17 $32.68 $67,980 5.9 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 240 (7) (4) (4) $46,090 6.6 %
25-4011 Archivists 90 (7) $22.08 $24.95 $51,890 9.7 %
25-4012 Curators 50 (7) $23.18 $26.55 $55,230 6.7 %
25-4021 Librarians 350 0.01% $26.89 $27.71 $57,640 2.4 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 40 (7) $17.06 $17.57 $36,550 5.6 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 140 (7) $28.16 $29.27 $60,870 3.0 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 18,910 0.32% $23.64 $25.60 $53,250 0.8 %
27-1011 Art Directors 170 (7) $35.78 $41.34 $85,990 11.1 %
27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 220 (7) $27.51 $27.76 $57,750 2.8 %
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 90 (7) $26.91 $31.24 $64,970 12.8 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 2,030 0.03% $22.22 $23.73 $49,360 1.6 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 110 (7) $23.22 $24.44 $50,830 4.1 %
27-1029 Designers, All Other 40 (7) $24.61 $25.01 $52,010 2.8 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 12,340 0.21% $23.59 $25.71 $53,470 0.8 %
27-3041 Editors 430 0.01% $26.00 $27.79 $57,810 2.8 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 1,140 0.02% $27.73 $29.27 $60,890 1.7 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 930 0.02% $25.98 $27.37 $56,930 2.5 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 80 (7) $14.45 $16.53 $34,380 5.5 %
27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 860 0.01% $19.10 $20.17 $41,940 2.4 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 160 (7) $21.57 $23.32 $48,500 9.3 %
27-4021 Photographers 60 (7) $16.47 $16.09 $33,470 5.6 %
27-4032 Film and Video Editors (8) (8) $24.58 $20.64 $42,930 3.5 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations (8) (8) $26.88 $27.95 $58,140 0.9 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 30 (7) $53.13 $57.05 $118,660 9.0 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 90 (7) $24.04 $24.54 $51,050 4.7 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 1,470 0.02% $45.04 $43.68 $90,850 1.9 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 60 (7) $68.21 $68.11 $141,670 8.6 %
29-1066 Psychiatrists 30 (7) $52.97 $53.80 $111,900 11.8 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 240 (7) $57.22 $60.97 $126,830 8.4 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 130 (7) $40.81 $40.73 $84,720 2.1 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses (8) (8) $27.76 $28.62 $59,530 0.7 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 110 (7) $29.70 $30.08 $62,560 2.0 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists (8) (8) $32.96 $33.70 $70,090 4.0 %
29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other 230 (7) $29.11 $39.05 $81,230 7.8 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists (8) (8) $25.21 $25.66 $53,370 4.9 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians (8) (8) $17.72 $18.75 $39,000 4.9 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (8) (8) $20.25 $21.26 $44,210 2.9 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 190 (7) $23.10 $23.49 $48,850 3.4 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 1,280 0.02% $13.46 $13.69 $28,480 2.5 %
29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians (8) (8) $20.28 $20.73 $43,120 3.2 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists (8) (8) $16.17 $16.23 $33,750 3.7 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,100 0.02% $20.09 $20.26 $42,140 2.0 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 1,620 0.03% $16.61 $17.60 $36,600 2.3 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 410 0.01% $18.24 $20.64 $42,920 5.2 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 510 0.01% $30.33 $30.31 $63,030 3.5 %
29-9012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 110 (7) $29.72 $26.97 $56,100 5.3 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 1,120 0.02% $23.23 $25.48 $53,010 5.4 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 2,300 0.04% $12.82 $13.69 $28,480 2.6 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 290 (7) $12.64 $13.78 $28,650 10.5 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants (8) (8) $11.85 $12.25 $25,470 2.7 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants (8) (8) $19.02 $18.99 $39,490 4.7 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists 30 (7) $14.34 $15.69 $32,620 10.5 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 40 (7) $16.99 $16.32 $33,950 7.9 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 270 (7) $15.03 $15.65 $32,560 5.0 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 250 (7) $16.66 $16.73 $34,810 4.5 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 220 (7) $9.62 $10.00 $20,790 3.1 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 660 0.01% $12.40 $13.31 $27,690 4.5 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 12,860 0.21% $16.34 $17.94 $37,310 2.4 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 690 0.01% $24.70 $26.57 $55,260 1.9 %
33-2021 Fire Inspectors and Investigators (8) (8) $25.19 $25.50 $53,050 4.5 %
33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators 3,270 0.05% $22.90 $24.00 $49,930 3.2 %
33-9032 Security Guards 8,240 0.14% $14.25 $14.62 $30,420 2.1 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 410 0.01% $15.54 $16.73 $34,800 2.6 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 2,140 0.04% $10.06 $11.60 $24,130 3.1 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 110 (7) $21.85 $22.85 $47,520 2.7 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 90 (7) $15.02 $16.09 $33,470 4.3 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 190 (7) $13.07 $14.15 $29,440 6.4 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 100 (7) $14.41 $17.60 $36,610 15.6 %
35-2019 Cooks, All Other 40 (7) $12.89 $15.91 $33,080 11.5 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 80 (7) $10.37 $10.85 $22,570 2.6 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food (8) (8) $9.14 $9.72 $20,210 3.0 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 110 (7) $7.82 $8.50 $17,680 5.2 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 350 0.01% $9.84 $10.63 $22,110 5.1 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (8) (8) $8.39 $9.01 $18,740 6.3 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 80 (7) $9.45 $9.89 $20,570 5.5 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (8) (8) $10.24 $10.19 $21,200 5.0 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 16,400 0.27% $9.52 $10.48 $21,800 1.1 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 570 0.01% $18.48 $19.23 $40,000 2.1 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 40 (7) $19.36 $22.48 $46,760 4.1 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 13,790 0.23% $9.31 $10.00 $20,810 1.2 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 870 0.01% $9.63 $10.54 $21,920 5.5 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 1,050 0.02% $10.20 $11.43 $23,770 3.7 %
37-3019 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other 70 (7) $10.28 $10.98 $22,840 4.6 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 1,020 0.02% $9.71 $12.22 $25,420 4.1 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 30 (7) $15.28 $19.62 $40,810 18.1 %
39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts (8) (8) $9.05 $10.19 $21,200 4.0 %
39-6031 Flight Attendants 40 (7) (4) (4) (9) (9)
39-9011 Child Care Workers 80 (7) $8.02 $8.55 $17,780 3.0 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 420 0.01% $9.42 $10.82 $22,500 7.2 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 140 (7) $12.15 $13.53 $28,140 7.5 %
39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 130 (7) $9.09 $10.54 $21,920 5.2 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations (8) (8) $23.08 $32.22 $67,010 0.7 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 6,790 0.11% $17.80 $21.45 $44,610 3.4 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 34,090 0.57% $34.33 $41.14 $85,560 1.1 %
41-2011 Cashiers 18,630 0.31% $9.03 $9.40 $19,550 1.1 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 1,690 0.03% $10.45 $11.45 $23,810 5.9 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 11,110 0.19% $10.52 $12.30 $25,580 3.3 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 910 0.02% $24.74 $27.16 $56,490 6.2 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents (8) (8) $21.13 $28.18 $58,610 0.9 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (8) (8) $32.93 $43.59 $90,670 1.0 %
41-3041 Travel Agents 600 0.01% $15.32 $16.42 $34,160 5.3 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 52,120 0.87% $21.43 $26.61 $55,350 1.4 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 1,630 0.03% $31.57 $33.66 $70,020 7.8 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 3,520 0.06% $24.85 $30.17 $62,750 4.3 %
41-9021 Real Estate Brokers 2,010 0.03% $36.07 $40.22 $83,660 11.7 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 1,590 0.03% $20.64 $23.97 $49,870 4.9 %
41-9031 Sales Engineers 140 (7) $34.65 $39.08 $81,280 6.3 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 32,660 0.55% $12.20 $13.02 $27,090 1.3 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 16,880 0.28% $16.94 $19.62 $40,820 2.3 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 2,994,960 49.98% $13.69 $14.99 $31,170 0.3 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 233,590 3.90% $21.48 $23.24 $48,340 0.4 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 13,980 0.23% $11.66 $12.16 $25,290 0.6 %
43-2021 Telephone Operators 260 (7) $13.53 $14.39 $29,930 3.7 %
43-2099 Communications Equipment Operators, All Other 130 (7) $18.16 $19.00 $39,530 4.9 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 82,690 1.38% $14.57 $15.25 $31,710 0.6 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 33,320 0.56% $14.47 $14.92 $31,040 0.8 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (8) (8) $14.68 $15.42 $32,080 0.5 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 4,460 0.07% $16.79 $17.20 $35,770 0.9 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 1,270 0.02% $17.08 $17.23 $35,840 2.7 %
43-3071 Tellers 588,430 9.82% $10.64 $10.95 $22,770 0.3 %
43-4011 Brokerage Clerks 67,140 1.12% $17.62 $19.00 $39,520 0.8 %
43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 7,370 0.12% $14.30 $14.84 $30,880 1.1 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 120 (7) $14.40 $15.09 $31,390 2.5 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 33,840 0.56% $14.66 $15.47 $32,180 2.0 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 494,010 8.24% $14.48 $15.36 $31,950 0.7 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 370 0.01% $16.39 $18.28 $38,030 4.6 %
43-4071 File Clerks 26,500 0.44% $10.85 $11.44 $23,780 0.8 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 5,500 0.09% $14.36 $14.75 $30,690 1.0 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 50 (7) $10.36 $11.03 $22,940 6.0 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 217,960 3.64% $14.79 $15.62 $32,490 0.5 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 78,650 1.31% $13.65 $14.18 $29,500 0.5 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 2,420 0.04% $12.93 $13.79 $28,690 4.6 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 10,380 0.17% $16.67 $17.31 $36,010 0.7 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 53,000 0.88% $11.45 $11.94 $24,840 1.5 %
43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 40 (7) $18.01 $17.50 $36,390 5.4 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 16,420 0.27% $14.99 $16.45 $34,220 1.3 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 10,300 0.17% $10.19 $10.68 $22,210 0.7 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 2,940 0.05% $18.74 $19.19 $39,910 1.7 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 1,710 0.03% $13.25 $13.99 $29,110 2.4 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,590 0.03% $11.68 $12.63 $26,260 2.8 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 300 0.01% $14.84 $15.18 $31,560 3.4 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 154,450 2.58% $19.08 $20.13 $41,860 0.5 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 4,850 0.08% $20.91 $21.21 $44,120 1.0 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 740 0.01% $16.21 $15.96 $33,200 2.5 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 108,840 1.82% $13.26 $13.90 $28,910 0.9 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 18,860 0.31% $15.56 $16.48 $34,280 0.9 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 38,960 0.65% $12.14 $12.66 $26,340 0.6 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 9,360 0.16% $14.11 $14.71 $30,610 0.8 %
43-9031 Desktop Publishers 1,070 0.02% $18.85 $18.82 $39,150 2.3 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 215,520 3.60% $14.97 $15.76 $32,770 0.4 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 21,230 0.35% $11.83 $12.28 $25,540 0.5 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 229,280 3.83% $11.57 $12.17 $25,320 0.4 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 19,210 0.32% $11.69 $12.44 $25,870 1.3 %
43-9081 Proofreaders and Copy Markers 2,160 0.04% $12.54 $13.43 $27,920 3.2 %
43-9111 Statistical Assistants 3,310 0.06% $16.73 $17.55 $36,510 2.2 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 20,880 0.35% $14.91 $16.07 $33,430 2.7 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 270 (7) $10.67 $12.45 $25,900 4.5 %
45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators (8) (8) $8.34 $8.94 $18,600 8.7 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 50 (7) $9.66 $9.86 $20,520 8.7 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals (8) (8) $10.56 $11.55 $24,030 6.7 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 1,830 0.03% $17.79 $18.97 $39,450 6.8 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 100 (7) $26.12 $27.45 $57,100 5.5 %
47-2031 Carpenters 700 0.01% $10.81 $13.40 $27,880 9.4 %
47-2111 Electricians 240 (7) $22.82 $24.72 $51,420 6.1 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 40 (7) $17.34 $18.02 $37,480 4.9 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (8) (8) $20.31 $21.38 $44,470 5.8 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 260 (7) $21.12 $24.71 $51,400 9.7 %
47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other (8) (8) $19.80 $19.62 $40,810 4.4 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 13,440 0.22% $16.89 $17.81 $37,040 0.8 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 660 0.01% $27.66 $28.28 $58,810 1.3 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 1,650 0.03% $18.02 $19.08 $39,690 2.3 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 140 (7) $23.69 $23.62 $49,130 3.4 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (8) (8) $17.56 $19.52 $40,610 12.2 %
49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 120 (7) $27.55 $30.00 $62,390 4.4 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 130 (7) $17.48 $18.13 $37,710 4.9 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (8) (8) $21.70 $22.09 $45,950 6.4 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 280 (7) $18.85 $19.55 $40,670 5.5 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 9,940 0.17% $15.99 $16.55 $34,420 0.9 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 140 (7) $12.13 $14.22 $29,570 5.2 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 90 (7) $21.64 $21.38 $44,470 4.0 %
 
Production Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 3,310 0.06% $16.80 $17.74 $36,900 1.9 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 560 0.01% $21.97 $24.38 $50,710 2.4 %
51-5011 Bindery Workers 150 (7) $13.93 $14.15 $29,430 2.6 %
51-5021 Job Printers 210 (7) $17.38 $18.25 $37,960 3.0 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 250 (7) $14.22 $15.37 $31,980 6.7 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 670 0.01% $15.76 $16.48 $34,280 2.2 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 90 (7) $21.70 $21.81 $45,360 3.4 %
51-8099 Plant and System Operators, All Other 240 (7) $20.88 $21.15 $43,990 2.7 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 180 (7) $15.26 $14.73 $30,630 2.9 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) (8) $15.96 $15.37 $31,980 6.5 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 160 (7) $18.28 $17.90 $37,220 6.2 %
51-9071 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 360 0.01% $14.32 $15.10 $31,410 8.1 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other (8) (8) $12.31 $14.28 $29,690 9.7 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 3,220 0.05% $13.29 $19.13 $39,780 4.3 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 50 (7) $23.08 $23.87 $49,660 3.6 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 50 (7) $18.78 $20.02 $41,650 3.8 %
53-2011 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 200 (7) (4) (4) (9) (9)
53-2012 Commercial Pilots 350 0.01% (4) (4) $76,800 4.8 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 100 (7) $11.04 $11.68 $24,290 4.4 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 100 (7) $13.39 $14.22 $29,570 5.4 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 550 0.01% $13.91 $14.28 $29,700 5.3 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 410 0.01% $15.07 $16.99 $35,350 5.1 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 70 (7) $11.25 $11.72 $24,390 5.5 %
53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 180 (7) $9.26 $9.46 $19,670 2.3 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants (8) (8) $9.93 $11.05 $22,990 17.4 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 40 (7) $11.75 $12.39 $25,780 9.4 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 110 (7) $8.36 $8.85 $18,400 4.5 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 700 0.01% $10.34 $12.82 $26,670 9.5 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 170 (7) $8.66 $9.06 $18,840 4.7 %

About May 2006 National Industry-Specific 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) The value is less than .005 percent of industry employment.

(8) Estimates not released.

(9) Wage data for this occupation were removed because of reporting errors. Data are being corrected and revised wage estimates will be posted as soon as possible.



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Last Modified Date: September 26, 2008