May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Brownsville-Harlingen, TX


For metropolitan and nonmetropolitan 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 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX, a metropolitan statistical area in Texas.

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

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Major Occupational Groups in Brownsville-Harlingen, TX (Note--clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group):

All Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 117,680 $9.04 $12.60 $26,200 2.3 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 4,080 $26.87 $29.70 $61,780 1.8 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 120 $52.86 $54.11 $112,540 6.1 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,640 $27.90 $30.96 $64,390 1.9 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 40 $39.91 $41.19 $85,680 11.0 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 100 $31.73 $36.04 $74,960 7.9 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 120 $27.24 $29.76 $61,900 4.6 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 40 $39.55 $40.99 $85,250 6.5 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 180 $29.04 $35.68 $74,210 6.8 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 100 $35.78 $37.14 $77,260 4.2 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 80 $20.70 $24.26 $50,470 14.6 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 200 $14.06 $16.15 $33,590 10.4 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 60 $15.87 $18.66 $38,810 9.3 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 290 (4) (4) $64,760 1.4 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 30 $27.26 $31.90 $66,350 8.3 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 170 $19.32 $19.59 $40,740 4.3 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors 40 $21.30 $22.49 $46,770 6.0 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 50 $19.94 $20.66 $42,970 4.7 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 250 $35.68 $34.74 $72,250 6.6 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 210 $14.64 $16.79 $34,920 10.8 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 140 $17.66 $19.20 $39,940 9.0 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 100 $33.38 $33.84 $70,390 3.3 %
 
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 2,660 $20.74 $21.90 $45,560 3.6 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 40 $17.80 $19.30 $40,150 5.8 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 130 $16.04 $16.34 $34,000 2.4 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 50 $26.35 $24.88 $51,750 3.6 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 750 $25.07 $24.05 $50,020 2.8 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 70 $16.25 $18.34 $38,160 7.7 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 120 $15.10 $16.79 $34,930 3.6 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 40 $15.99 $16.25 $33,790 4.6 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 100 $12.80 $13.68 $28,450 7.2 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 30 $20.94 $21.34 $44,390 2.4 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 120 $21.29 $22.67 $47,160 4.1 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 260 $25.08 $25.23 $52,470 4.7 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 450 $19.95 $23.59 $49,080 7.2 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate (8) $25.70 $23.56 $49,010 9.5 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 130 $19.44 $23.44 $48,760 5.3 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 80 $15.04 $17.40 $36,190 9.6 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other (8) $9.00 $10.16 $21,140 4.7 %
 
Computer and Mathematical 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)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 560 $17.65 $20.84 $43,340 4.6 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 30 $18.15 $19.55 $40,670 9.4 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 190 $13.86 $14.79 $30,750 4.8 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts (8) $17.03 $20.89 $43,450 9.4 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 90 $18.62 $19.93 $41,450 4.6 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts (8) $26.38 $24.46 $50,880 7.4 %
 
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 670 $19.05 $21.69 $45,120 6.2 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 60 $26.90 $29.02 $60,370 6.0 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 40 $31.55 $28.88 $60,080 7.4 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers (8) $36.73 $36.93 $76,810 6.6 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 80 $12.35 $13.11 $27,280 10.5 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 90 $12.68 $12.95 $26,930 2.8 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 80 $22.93 $21.96 $45,670 7.7 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 70 $10.60 $11.41 $23,740 6.0 %
 
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 370 $21.45 $23.10 $48,050 4.4 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 40 $21.11 $23.61 $49,120 8.4 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 30 $26.64 $26.68 $55,490 4.0 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 40 $20.68 $20.24 $42,090 3.1 %
 
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 1,300 $16.91 $17.30 $35,990 4.7 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 470 $23.45 $22.12 $46,010 4.9 %
21-1019 Counselors, All Other 60 $21.57 $20.19 $41,990 9.6 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 210 $15.13 $17.21 $35,790 8.5 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 110 $20.59 $19.83 $41,250 3.8 %
21-1091 Health Educators 70 $13.73 $16.36 $34,030 5.8 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 260 $7.16 $7.62 $15,850 7.3 %
 
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 500 $26.82 $31.12 $64,720 8.0 %
23-1011 Lawyers 270 $33.76 $38.76 $80,630 12.0 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 50 $30.19 $32.31 $67,200 14.2 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 30 $16.00 $16.56 $34,440 5.9 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (8) $19.08 $21.59 $44,900 3.7 %
 
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 11,330 $17.95 $17.27 $35,920 1.8 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 540 $9.07 $11.83 $24,610 11.5 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 2,470 (4) (4) $41,290 1.4 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,660 (4) (4) $43,540 1.5 %
25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 40 (4) (4) $43,930 2.0 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,230 (4) (4) $45,160 2.0 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 140 (4) (4) $44,580 1.5 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 30 $15.48 $16.42 $34,150 8.1 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 30 $9.40 $9.60 $19,970 4.9 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 710 (4) (4) $16,790 3.2 %
25-4021 Librarians 220 $21.41 $20.67 $43,000 1.9 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 120 $24.76 $25.55 $53,150 1.8 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 2,310 (4) (4) $15,570 3.0 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 970 $12.28 $13.55 $28,180 3.3 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 30 $7.91 $8.28 $17,220 3.9 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 50 $14.26 $15.42 $32,080 5.6 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 50 $8.11 $9.24 $19,220 7.3 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts (8) (4) (4) $31,920 18.6 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 140 $14.42 $16.22 $33,730 7.9 %
27-3041 Editors 40 $13.31 $14.91 $31,010 7.6 %
 
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 5,540 $23.46 $29.52 $61,410 6.5 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 40 (5) $77.62 $161,450 11.0 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 40 $24.21 $24.61 $51,200 3.4 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 210 $52.16 $52.63 $109,470 4.9 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 40 (5) $73.33 $152,530 16.1 %
29-1063 Internists, General 40 (5) $78.21 $162,670 8.1 %
29-1065 Pediatricians, General 50 $57.44 $65.25 $135,730 17.6 %
29-1067 Surgeons (8) (5) (5) (5) 18.6 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 130 (5) $83.85 $174,410 14.6 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 70 $42.94 $43.68 $90,860 8.8 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,880 $28.41 $30.74 $63,930 8.7 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 60 $28.97 $34.39 $71,540 7.2 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists (8) $36.40 $40.11 $83,440 6.5 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 80 $29.42 $30.53 $63,510 2.8 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 100 $20.22 $20.01 $41,620 3.4 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 130 $13.49 $14.36 $29,870 3.8 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 80 $27.30 $28.70 $59,700 9.6 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 40 $26.32 $38.36 $79,780 19.6 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 200 $20.28 $20.14 $41,900 4.4 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 160 $13.50 $13.34 $27,740 4.0 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 320 $11.34 $11.36 $23,630 2.9 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 990 $17.67 $17.92 $37,270 2.4 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 170 $10.84 $12.58 $26,170 5.2 %
 
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 5,800 $6.99 $7.66 $15,930 3.6 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 3,570 $6.48 $6.49 $13,490 3.8 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,110 $8.36 $8.40 $17,480 1.8 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 50 $19.01 $18.03 $37,510 9.2 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 70 $8.72 $8.77 $18,240 6.8 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 200 $9.82 $10.85 $22,580 12.0 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 480 $9.42 $9.93 $20,660 3.9 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 90 $11.05 $12.56 $26,130 8.1 %
 
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 3,820 $14.80 $16.53 $34,370 8.0 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 100 $35.06 $34.82 $72,420 3.2 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 50 $15.44 $15.79 $32,850 3.4 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 490 $13.67 $14.16 $29,450 3.0 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 700 $27.40 $26.53 $55,180 5.7 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 850 $16.78 $16.95 $35,260 3.3 %
33-9032 Security Guards 1,090 $10.18 $10.06 $20,930 5.8 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 50 $10.06 $10.58 $22,010 2.2 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 10,370 $6.53 $7.04 $14,640 1.4 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 40 $12.21 $13.29 $27,640 10.5 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 830 $9.55 $10.35 $21,540 2.8 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 210 $6.48 $6.51 $13,540 4.5 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 310 $7.33 $7.88 $16,390 6.2 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 450 $7.55 $7.60 $15,810 3.1 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 170 $6.39 $6.54 $13,610 4.6 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 380 $6.44 $6.55 $13,620 2.7 %
35-3011 Bartenders 440 $6.51 $6.61 $13,760 3.7 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 4,040 $6.37 $6.46 $13,430 1.9 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 330 $6.33 $6.28 $13,070 3.7 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,220 $6.40 $6.94 $14,430 4.7 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 320 $6.34 $6.33 $13,160 2.9 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 280 $6.55 $6.76 $14,060 3.6 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 230 $6.36 $6.36 $13,220 3.7 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 4,070 $7.29 $7.89 $16,410 2.2 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 110 $11.93 $11.76 $24,470 5.3 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 60 $14.55 $14.00 $29,130 4.0 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,050 $7.79 $8.09 $16,830 3.1 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,160 $6.46 $6.72 $13,970 2.9 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 630 $7.36 $7.89 $16,410 3.3 %
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (8) $8.23 $8.26 $17,180 8.4 %
 
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 9,980 $6.39 $6.62 $13,770 2.3 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 170 $10.40 $11.22 $23,350 3.2 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 140 $6.96 $7.67 $15,940 3.0 %
39-3099 Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other 140 $6.82 $7.40 $15,390 3.5 %
39-4021 Funeral Attendants (8) $8.65 $10.64 $22,140 20.6 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 140 $6.84 $7.00 $14,550 5.3 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 720 $6.63 $6.85 $14,250 3.6 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 8,160 $6.31 $6.30 $13,100 2.7 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 50 $11.49 $12.86 $26,750 6.7 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 140 $8.54 $9.08 $18,890 4.9 %
 
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 11,860 $7.73 $10.15 $21,110 2.3 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,350 $12.98 $14.23 $29,590 3.6 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 160 $17.92 $19.58 $40,720 6.6 %
41-2011 Cashiers 3,630 $6.76 $7.09 $14,740 1.4 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 520 $7.56 $8.37 $17,400 4.2 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 220 $10.45 $11.13 $23,150 4.4 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 4,700 $7.30 $8.73 $18,170 3.2 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 60 $12.99 $15.74 $32,750 13.5 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 110 $18.59 $21.16 $44,010 7.3 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 60 (8) (8) (8) (8)
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 210 $15.38 $17.57 $36,550 11.8 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 590 $17.47 $20.14 $41,900 6.2 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 50 $17.72 $20.41 $42,440 13.8 %
41-9041 Telemarketers (8) $7.70 $7.61 $15,830 5.4 %
 
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 20,040 $9.56 $10.65 $22,160 2.1 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,130 $16.00 $18.59 $38,670 7.9 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 130 $8.00 $8.44 $17,550 3.3 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 280 $9.02 $9.70 $20,170 4.4 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 620 $10.06 $10.63 $22,100 3.3 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,450 $10.50 $10.75 $22,360 2.3 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 150 $10.67 $11.08 $23,050 2.7 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 50 $10.89 $11.56 $24,050 2.8 %
43-3071 Tellers 450 $9.42 $9.70 $20,180 3.6 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 2,990 $8.65 $9.27 $19,280 4.4 %
43-4071 File Clerks 250 $8.00 $8.55 $17,790 5.4 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 280 $6.65 $6.90 $14,360 3.1 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 300 $14.20 $14.28 $29,710 3.8 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 170 $8.08 $8.32 $17,300 3.4 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 90 $15.96 $16.24 $33,780 4.6 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 80 $12.25 $12.92 $26,880 7.1 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 80 $9.10 $10.21 $21,240 6.6 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 120 $11.45 $11.74 $24,420 3.4 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 940 $8.24 $8.35 $17,370 1.5 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 180 $10.12 $11.10 $23,100 7.8 %
43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 110 $19.00 $18.18 $37,820 6.9 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 60 $8.61 $9.00 $18,720 4.9 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 120 $11.39 $11.92 $24,800 2.0 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 170 $11.33 $12.37 $25,730 6.1 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 50 $10.25 $10.19 $21,200 2.7 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 40 $21.74 $21.42 $44,560 (8)
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 230 $21.20 $20.98 $43,630 (8)
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 40 $19.94 $18.28 $38,020 (8)
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 130 $10.08 $11.02 $22,910 6.6 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 630 $8.97 $9.49 $19,730 3.2 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,270 $8.18 $8.69 $18,080 2.2 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 50 $12.21 $11.64 $24,220 5.6 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 930 $14.49 $15.32 $31,880 3.2 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries (8) $10.84 $11.06 $22,990 6.0 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 220 $9.10 $9.90 $20,600 6.9 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 2,210 $9.92 $10.10 $21,010 2.2 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 50 $11.80 $11.54 $24,000 10.5 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 270 $8.70 $9.19 $19,110 3.7 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 40 $12.15 $12.33 $25,650 8.0 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service (8) $8.32 $8.92 $18,560 3.5 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 3,230 $8.02 $8.77 $18,230 4.1 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 50 $6.73 $8.39 $17,460 8.3 %
 
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 270 $6.83 $7.37 $15,320 5.9 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 120 $7.15 $7.42 $15,430 4.4 %
 
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 4,180 $10.13 $10.73 $22,310 2.3 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 230 $16.97 $17.62 $36,640 7.4 %
47-2031 Carpenters 330 $10.41 $10.74 $22,340 2.6 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 90 $10.54 $10.80 $22,450 6.4 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 860 $7.77 $8.05 $16,740 3.9 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 80 $10.32 $10.21 $21,240 2.0 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 350 $10.97 $11.06 $23,010 4.4 %
47-2111 Electricians 360 $12.81 $13.50 $28,070 3.9 %
47-2121 Glaziers 60 $8.38 $8.43 $17,540 3.0 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 160 $10.10 $10.17 $21,160 2.4 %
47-2151 Pipelayers 60 $9.71 $9.57 $19,910 3.3 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 450 $10.94 $11.58 $24,080 3.3 %
47-2181 Roofers (8) $11.67 $11.72 $24,370 7.9 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 40 $9.59 $10.51 $21,860 8.7 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 90 $8.74 $9.08 $18,890 2.6 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 210 $8.25 $8.38 $17,440 4.2 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 190 $7.90 $7.98 $16,590 4.8 %
47-3016 Helpers--Roofers (8) $8.51 $8.48 $17,640 7.3 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 100 $14.18 $15.10 $31,410 3.8 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 4,210 $10.05 $11.61 $24,160 2.4 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 240 $16.63 $19.31 $40,160 4.1 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 80 $10.74 $11.29 $23,480 5.7 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 80 $12.25 $11.72 $24,370 9.9 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 460 $10.09 $12.34 $25,670 4.8 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 300 $11.20 $10.66 $22,180 5.1 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 110 $14.05 $15.20 $31,620 6.6 %
49-3051 Motorboat Mechanics 30 $12.49 $14.52 $30,200 11.4 %
49-3092 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians (8) $10.34 $11.86 $24,660 16.0 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (8) $6.86 $9.12 $18,960 26.6 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 240 $10.39 $11.19 $23,280 4.8 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 100 $12.54 $12.68 $26,370 4.0 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,410 $8.50 $9.20 $19,140 2.6 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 50 $11.06 $11.04 $22,970 6.0 %
49-9096 Riggers (8) $18.65 $18.57 $38,620 15.9 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 220 $7.85 $7.96 $16,550 3.2 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other (8) $8.07 $8.05 $16,740 5.1 %
 
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 7,030 $9.04 $10.23 $21,280 2.5 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 430 $18.49 $20.29 $42,200 3.4 %
51-2021 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 90 $6.66 $6.92 $14,390 3.2 %
51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers (8) $13.26 $12.77 $26,560 4.2 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 200 $10.53 $11.08 $23,050 5.2 %
51-2091 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators 60 $10.60 $10.45 $21,740 5.7 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 530 $8.89 $9.50 $19,760 6.0 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other (8) $7.83 $7.75 $16,130 7.0 %
51-3011 Bakers (8) $7.83 $8.66 $18,020 4.4 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 100 $11.56 $10.63 $22,110 6.2 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 260 $6.60 $6.83 $14,200 7.6 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 50 $6.43 $6.42 $13,350 2.8 %
51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 130 $10.51 $11.15 $23,200 17.7 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 120 $7.82 $9.11 $18,940 8.3 %
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 70 $8.89 $9.89 $20,570 11.9 %
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $14.38 $14.20 $29,540 10.8 %
51-4041 Machinists 220 $11.98 $11.69 $24,320 3.1 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (8) $8.53 $10.14 $21,090 9.6 %
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 30 $15.16 $14.77 $30,720 8.0 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 800 $10.30 $10.61 $22,060 3.4 %
51-5021 Job Printers 30 $9.09 $9.90 $20,590 17.3 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 40 $9.83 $9.98 $20,760 3.1 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 60 $8.34 $8.23 $17,130 5.7 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 160 $6.68 $6.84 $14,230 3.4 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 50 $6.59 $6.72 $13,970 5.9 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 90 $6.91 $7.59 $15,790 11.0 %
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 40 $8.66 $9.81 $20,400 9.8 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 270 $10.97 $11.08 $23,050 3.5 %
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $6.76 $7.34 $15,260 6.7 %
51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 30 $10.27 $10.82 $22,500 4.8 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 80 $9.44 $10.14 $21,100 2.6 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $8.85 $9.07 $18,850 2.9 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 460 $7.33 $9.59 $19,940 4.6 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 330 $6.59 $6.82 $14,190 3.2 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 80 $9.94 $10.37 $21,570 5.7 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 40 $12.56 $12.55 $26,110 12.1 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 140 $7.38 $7.66 $15,930 4.2 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other (8) $8.63 $8.84 $18,380 3.1 %
 
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 8,060 $8.40 $9.62 $20,010 2.6 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 80 $10.69 $11.94 $24,830 4.7 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 100 $15.12 $17.06 $35,490 3.9 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 810 $7.32 $7.98 $16,600 4.8 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 350 $7.73 $8.68 $18,060 6.3 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,490 $13.36 $13.99 $29,090 3.7 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 830 $8.58 $9.50 $19,760 4.5 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 160 $7.18 $7.12 $14,800 4.2 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 560 $7.11 $7.89 $16,400 3.2 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 330 $6.76 $6.99 $14,540 3.6 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,080 $7.39 $7.76 $16,140 1.8 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 760 $6.98 $7.38 $15,350 2.9 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 60 $7.79 $8.11 $16,870 5.8 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other (8) $14.62 $15.63 $32,510 6.9 %

About May 2006 National, State, Metropolitan, and Nonmetropolitan 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.

(8) Estimates not released.

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



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Last Modified Date: September 26, 2008