May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA


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 San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA, a metropolitan statistical area in California.

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 San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA (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 106,490 $14.26 $18.55 $38,580 1.6 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 4,570 $34.96 $38.48 $80,040 1.7 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 190 $66.44 $71.56 $148,850 3.9 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,490 $36.93 $41.73 $86,810 1.8 %
11-1031 Legislators 40 (4) (4) $39,410 5.5 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 80 $30.71 $36.91 $76,770 7.3 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 150 $33.50 $41.05 $85,390 4.7 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 90 $31.65 $32.32 $67,220 5.3 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 100 $37.06 $36.91 $76,770 2.7 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 220 $35.09 $38.19 $79,430 3.2 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 110 $37.89 $39.11 $81,350 2.0 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 40 $39.18 $36.89 $76,730 4.0 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 140 $38.89 $37.99 $79,020 3.0 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 40 $19.33 $22.74 $47,300 6.0 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 140 (4) (4) $86,770 5.5 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 380 $44.76 $46.44 $96,590 2.1 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 120 $44.43 $44.83 $93,240 3.5 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 280 $20.60 $21.30 $44,310 2.9 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 140 $17.15 $21.13 $43,950 9.2 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 110 $33.86 $34.88 $72,540 3.4 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 280 $15.50 $19.44 $40,430 15.3 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 110 $26.53 $30.98 $64,430 9.8 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 120 $38.47 $38.79 $80,690 4.5 %
 
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 4,610 $26.36 $27.73 $57,670 2.8 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 90 $18.62 $19.58 $40,730 4.2 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 110 $21.98 $23.09 $48,020 2.9 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 30 $34.55 $32.20 $66,980 5.5 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 50 $20.14 $21.02 $43,730 8.4 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 170 $25.20 $25.86 $53,790 4.1 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists (8) $34.50 $30.34 $63,120 12.4 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 30 $22.42 $25.12 $52,240 5.2 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 50 $26.69 $26.11 $54,310 5.2 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 70 $31.29 $30.96 $64,400 4.8 %
13-1081 Logisticians 40 $31.75 $30.80 $64,070 3.7 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 490 $27.78 $31.19 $64,870 9.6 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 60 $20.51 $22.28 $46,340 4.6 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 2,220 $25.18 $26.05 $54,190 6.4 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 470 $30.97 $31.20 $64,900 4.0 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate (8) $37.17 $37.24 $77,470 14.6 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 60 $31.94 $35.71 $74,280 7.6 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 90 $37.10 $41.51 $86,340 16.8 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 290 $24.86 $27.65 $57,520 5.9 %
 
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 1,340 $27.66 $29.00 $60,320 3.4 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 150 $29.05 $29.38 $61,120 4.7 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 90 $36.81 $33.41 $69,500 4.6 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 70 $34.39 $32.71 $68,040 8.5 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 340 $21.33 $22.21 $46,190 2.5 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 140 $31.46 $30.15 $62,720 3.8 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 160 $28.17 $29.31 $60,970 6.1 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 90 $28.12 $30.41 $63,250 7.3 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other (8) $30.46 $33.15 $68,950 5.7 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 1,790 $30.37 $32.00 $66,560 5.5 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 50 $35.85 $36.16 $75,210 5.8 %
17-1022 Surveyors 90 $29.96 $30.63 $63,720 3.8 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 180 $30.53 $31.80 $66,140 5.9 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 100 $34.14 $34.46 $71,670 2.4 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 90 $40.27 $41.97 $87,300 10.8 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 50 $37.44 $35.44 $73,710 7.9 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 150 $39.16 $44.18 $91,890 12.7 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 310 $19.99 $19.38 $40,310 6.2 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 70 $22.54 $23.19 $48,240 9.8 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 70 $17.82 $28.06 $58,370 15.8 %
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 50 $17.87 $18.84 $39,190 6.4 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 70 $21.48 $22.45 $46,700 7.2 %
 
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 990 $29.98 $32.03 $66,630 3.7 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 30 $26.78 $26.97 $56,090 2.6 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 40 $30.45 $31.30 $65,110 1.8 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (8) $31.82 $31.71 $65,960 4.6 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 60 $25.90 $28.26 $58,780 4.9 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 200 $36.86 $46.13 $95,940 9.6 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 70 $26.21 $27.47 $57,130 4.0 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 40 $15.33 $15.91 $33,090 8.0 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (8) $16.30 $17.42 $36,230 10.2 %
 
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 1,600 $19.06 $22.04 $45,850 6.3 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 290 $24.23 $25.70 $53,450 5.7 %
21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 70 $19.90 $19.38 $40,300 5.9 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 50 $13.55 $14.34 $29,840 4.8 %
21-1019 Counselors, All Other 60 $20.21 $20.01 $41,630 6.2 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 110 $28.33 $27.25 $56,680 3.7 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 140 $26.19 $24.71 $51,390 5.3 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other (8) $16.10 $17.34 $36,060 13.7 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 190 $13.70 $14.40 $29,950 2.3 %
21-2011 Clergy 60 $25.52 $25.69 $53,440 7.5 %
 
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 340 $33.41 $41.97 $87,300 8.6 %
23-1011 Lawyers 150 $50.66 $56.66 $117,850 10.3 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 100 $23.80 $24.45 $50,850 7.8 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 50 $29.43 $31.76 $66,050 6.6 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 7,900 $22.17 $22.99 $47,820 4.7 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 70 $30.55 $30.00 $62,390 3.7 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 440 $11.76 $12.52 $26,050 4.5 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 100 (4) (4) $56,800 10.1 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,390 (4) (4) $54,710 3.8 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 140 (4) (4) $56,830 5.4 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 820 (4) (4) $51,660 3.2 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 110 (4) (4) $48,000 11.2 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 40 (4) (4) $45,040 12.7 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 60 (4) (4) $42,500 9.7 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers (8) $27.78 $24.53 $51,010 10.9 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 910 (4) (4) $45,300 9.5 %
25-4021 Librarians 100 $24.66 $26.48 $55,080 4.9 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 130 $14.77 $14.90 $30,990 2.8 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 40 $21.48 $24.58 $51,120 6.8 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,620 (4) (4) $23,880 2.5 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other (8) $20.40 $20.30 $42,220 5.0 %
 
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 1,240 $15.91 $21.67 $45,080 12.9 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 70 $9.81 $10.33 $21,500 4.3 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 170 $18.10 $17.95 $37,340 5.6 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 40 $22.45 $21.73 $45,210 3.6 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 30 $19.54 $26.38 $54,880 22.1 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 270 (4) (4) $29,460 13.1 %
27-2032 Choreographers 30 $11.26 $17.22 $35,820 17.2 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 50 $15.18 $19.08 $39,680 14.9 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 80 $20.38 $21.45 $44,620 5.2 %
27-3041 Editors 40 $19.10 $22.53 $46,870 15.7 %
 
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 5,240 $28.70 $33.09 $68,840 5.6 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 50 $60.68 $66.41 $138,140 23.4 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 150 $51.39 $48.88 $101,680 2.6 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (8) $65.97 $64.61 $134,390 8.6 %
29-1065 Pediatricians, General (8) $54.19 $55.29 $115,000 19.4 %
29-1067 Surgeons 80 (5) $78.09 $162,420 9.0 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (8) (5) $77.32 $160,830 15.0 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 40 $39.16 $39.07 $81,260 4.0 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,490 $33.45 $33.84 $70,380 3.8 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 70 $31.17 $32.06 $66,690 5.5 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 160 $24.83 $28.01 $58,260 4.6 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 40 $29.23 $28.74 $59,780 3.1 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 50 $39.19 $41.89 $87,130 9.5 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 60 $21.52 $22.37 $46,540 6.1 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 190 $35.29 $34.50 $71,750 5.9 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 80 $24.71 $23.26 $48,380 5.3 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 160 $16.57 $16.43 $34,170 1.9 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists (8) $17.93 $19.31 $40,160 8.1 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 80 $12.94 $12.86 $26,760 3.7 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 260 $20.52 $20.50 $42,650 2.0 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 130 $14.43 $14.33 $29,810 4.8 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (8) $11.28 $13.15 $27,360 12.5 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 50 $18.25 $19.01 $39,540 10.6 %
 
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 2,250 $11.68 $12.80 $26,620 3.1 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 350 $9.95 $9.81 $20,410 2.5 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 560 $10.47 $11.03 $22,940 4.1 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 40 $11.61 $11.98 $24,920 7.7 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 410 $14.88 $14.78 $30,740 6.7 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 470 $14.47 $15.67 $32,600 7.1 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 40 $17.74 $18.64 $38,770 5.2 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 80 $8.77 $9.06 $18,840 3.5 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 130 $8.74 $9.53 $19,830 8.9 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 90 $11.96 $12.66 $26,340 5.0 %
 
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 3,480 $27.78 $26.17 $54,430 6.7 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 40 $42.10 $43.07 $89,590 2.6 %
33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 100 $28.15 $29.27 $60,890 5.2 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 40 $27.29 $27.43 $57,060 3.3 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 470 $21.72 $24.84 $51,670 4.6 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 40 $39.66 $38.06 $79,160 4.0 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 610 $32.71 $31.65 $65,830 3.4 %
33-9032 Security Guards 560 $16.22 $16.75 $34,850 12.2 %
33-9091 Crossing Guards 50 $8.93 $9.98 $20,750 5.4 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (8) $9.14 $9.92 $20,620 4.8 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 170 $10.75 $13.51 $28,100 2.4 %
 
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 11,450 $8.27 $9.08 $18,890 1.1 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 180 $15.11 $15.81 $32,870 5.0 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 690 $12.67 $13.07 $27,190 2.8 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 1,080 $8.10 $8.28 $17,220 2.3 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 120 $11.02 $11.75 $24,440 2.7 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 1,060 $10.46 $10.63 $22,110 2.2 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 190 $9.71 $9.82 $20,420 3.7 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 880 $8.73 $9.10 $18,920 2.4 %
35-3011 Bartenders 430 $8.29 $9.17 $19,080 3.9 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,700 $7.96 $8.18 $17,020 1.6 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 960 $8.30 $8.81 $18,320 2.2 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,250 $7.71 $8.42 $17,510 3.2 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 130 $8.31 $9.46 $19,680 7.0 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 680 $7.74 $7.81 $16,240 1.4 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 720 $7.70 $7.75 $16,130 1.2 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 370 $8.25 $8.60 $17,890 2.4 %
 
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 4,420 $10.01 $11.28 $23,470 2.9 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 130 $12.38 $13.27 $27,590 3.7 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 150 $17.47 $18.51 $38,490 4.4 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,460 $10.78 $11.50 $23,910 2.7 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,270 $8.09 $8.22 $17,110 1.6 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 60 $13.29 $14.84 $30,870 7.9 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 1,210 $10.86 $12.16 $25,300 4.4 %
 
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 2,540 $9.38 $10.77 $22,390 2.3 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 80 $15.04 $15.81 $32,890 5.5 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 80 $8.49 $9.57 $19,900 9.3 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 70 $8.90 $9.52 $19,800 7.3 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 320 $8.37 $8.66 $18,020 2.2 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (8) $10.29 $10.75 $22,360 7.7 %
39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops 40 $8.16 $8.23 $17,110 3.6 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 320 $8.67 $9.54 $19,850 2.7 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 450 $9.81 $9.90 $20,600 2.2 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 380 $11.46 $14.03 $29,190 11.7 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 440 $9.31 $10.55 $21,940 2.8 %
 
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 12,030 $10.36 $13.99 $29,100 2.7 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,160 $17.20 $18.76 $39,020 2.6 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 140 $17.79 $20.87 $43,420 7.4 %
41-2011 Cashiers 3,290 $8.75 $10.20 $21,220 1.9 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 690 $8.49 $9.61 $19,980 5.8 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 160 $15.67 $17.12 $35,610 6.5 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 4,840 $9.34 $10.86 $22,600 2.5 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 130 $21.93 $23.14 $48,130 6.1 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 160 $23.22 $24.13 $50,200 6.8 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 120 $25.02 $35.38 $73,600 17.8 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 180 $20.88 $24.63 $51,220 7.8 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 60 $23.38 $31.73 $66,000 16.1 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 570 $25.69 $28.28 $58,810 4.2 %
41-9021 Real Estate Brokers (8) $14.01 $16.94 $35,240 27.2 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 120 $46.39 $53.60 $111,480 24.7 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 70 $12.36 $12.96 $26,950 5.8 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 150 $16.22 $23.46 $48,800 27.2 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 17,710 $12.93 $14.21 $29,560 1.4 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,080 $20.58 $21.97 $45,700 1.7 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 130 $13.37 $13.28 $27,620 2.4 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 120 $13.86 $14.36 $29,870 4.0 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 320 $14.72 $14.97 $31,150 1.7 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,540 $15.06 $15.46 $32,160 1.4 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 130 $16.62 $16.71 $34,750 2.1 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 40 $17.20 $16.95 $35,260 3.6 %
43-3071 Tellers 620 $11.43 $12.05 $25,050 3.1 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,010 $13.39 $14.23 $29,590 2.2 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 50 $13.84 $15.98 $33,240 12.3 %
43-4071 File Clerks 140 $8.81 $9.67 $20,100 5.2 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 530 $8.99 $9.29 $19,330 2.7 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan (8) $14.01 $15.20 $31,610 2.8 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 210 $17.22 $17.64 $36,680 4.0 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 110 $15.53 $15.27 $31,760 3.6 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 190 $10.73 $11.82 $24,580 4.6 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 110 $20.04 $19.64 $40,860 2.5 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,070 $11.38 $11.28 $23,470 2.6 %
43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 130 $14.39 $15.88 $33,020 7.6 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 230 $12.69 $14.07 $29,270 2.8 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (8) $10.63 $11.50 $23,930 5.6 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 60 (8) (8) (8) (8)
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 80 $13.95 $14.52 $30,210 8.0 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 50 (8) (8) (8) (8)
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 90 $20.74 $20.28 $42,190 (8)
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 270 $20.97 $20.77 $43,190 (8)
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 90 $17.56 $18.42 $38,300 2.8 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 550 $10.25 $11.59 $24,120 3.1 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,260 $10.57 $12.10 $25,170 4.5 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 70 $16.97 $16.82 $34,980 2.2 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 980 $19.91 $20.07 $41,740 2.4 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 100 $19.39 $19.20 $39,930 5.0 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 370 $12.28 $13.60 $28,280 5.7 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 890 $13.72 $13.84 $28,780 3.2 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 60 $18.63 $18.73 $38,960 6.0 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 120 $12.65 $14.53 $30,230 8.4 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 150 $15.41 $16.90 $35,160 3.9 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 130 $17.03 $17.23 $35,850 5.5 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,940 $11.23 $12.00 $24,960 3.6 %
43-9081 Proofreaders and Copy Markers (8) $11.78 $12.37 $25,740 3.4 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other (8) $8.61 $10.65 $22,150 14.4 %
 
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 2,400 $9.20 $9.87 $20,540 2.8 %
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 150 $14.35 $17.34 $36,070 5.3 %
45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators (8) $10.24 $10.31 $21,450 5.4 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 1,860 $8.97 $9.16 $19,050 3.6 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals (8) $9.03 $9.85 $20,480 4.8 %
45-2099 Agricultural Workers, All Other (8) $10.31 $11.21 $23,320 3.8 %
 
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 6,960 $19.18 $20.29 $42,210 2.1 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 660 $29.12 $29.68 $61,730 2.6 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons (8) $23.29 $23.82 $49,550 4.1 %
47-2031 Carpenters 1,140 $20.99 $21.12 $43,940 3.5 %
47-2041 Carpet Installers 60 $14.15 $18.95 $39,410 26.0 %
47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters (8) $16.85 $17.34 $36,080 2.7 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 410 $20.55 $20.40 $42,430 3.1 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,530 $14.87 $15.42 $32,070 3.9 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 360 $17.97 $20.52 $42,670 11.2 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (8) $21.83 $22.34 $46,460 3.7 %
47-2082 Tapers (8) $22.09 $22.05 $45,860 3.8 %
47-2111 Electricians 420 $23.15 $23.57 $49,020 5.0 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 460 $18.03 $18.08 $37,610 4.6 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 440 $26.79 $25.41 $52,850 10.0 %
47-2161 Plasterers and Stucco Masons (8) $18.97 $21.32 $44,350 4.0 %
47-2181 Roofers 180 $19.87 $18.65 $38,790 7.0 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (8) $24.88 $23.32 $48,500 3.9 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 70 $14.88 $15.94 $33,160 9.7 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 140 $10.39 $10.12 $21,060 7.0 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians (8) $13.53 $13.89 $28,900 6.1 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 60 $27.69 $30.70 $63,850 8.9 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 40 $20.58 $21.92 $45,590 4.4 %
47-5021 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (8) $14.69 $16.13 $33,540 17.6 %
 
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 3,400 $19.14 $19.92 $41,440 3.9 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 340 $27.89 $27.76 $57,730 5.2 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 200 $27.64 $29.68 $61,740 3.2 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers (8) $22.41 $23.49 $48,850 11.3 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 490 $16.02 $17.41 $36,220 6.5 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 160 $19.97 $19.20 $39,930 2.5 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 100 $8.28 $8.63 $17,940 4.2 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 50 $15.98 $20.32 $42,260 21.4 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 80 $19.07 $22.36 $46,510 7.0 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 50 $25.43 $26.04 $54,170 2.8 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 940 $14.66 $16.12 $33,530 2.7 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 50 $23.31 $22.98 $47,800 6.8 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 150 $21.25 $21.43 $44,570 10.8 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 110 $11.72 $12.36 $25,710 4.5 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 130 $12.45 $16.03 $33,340 6.3 %
 
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 4,810 $14.07 $17.17 $35,700 6.0 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 410 $23.35 $26.87 $55,890 8.3 %
51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 80 $11.44 $12.19 $25,360 4.2 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 480 $10.43 $11.28 $23,470 3.7 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 150 $11.49 $11.44 $23,790 5.9 %
51-3011 Bakers 110 $12.65 $12.81 $26,650 3.7 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 100 $16.81 $16.06 $33,400 4.1 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 30 $8.50 $10.12 $21,050 3.5 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 50 $10.83 $11.53 $23,980 7.9 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $11.17 $13.00 $27,040 6.4 %
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $15.59 $15.26 $31,750 9.1 %
51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (8) $18.81 $18.17 $37,790 5.5 %
51-4041 Machinists 260 $18.05 $19.88 $41,350 8.2 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $10.56 $10.86 $22,590 3.6 %
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers (8) $16.39 $16.52 $34,360 5.5 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 160 $17.30 $18.83 $39,160 4.6 %
51-5011 Bindery Workers 40 $12.06 $14.90 $30,980 8.6 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 50 $17.87 $17.50 $36,410 5.8 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 200 $19.38 $19.02 $39,570 5.2 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 100 $9.37 $10.38 $21,590 6.7 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 50 $8.89 $9.01 $18,740 3.1 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 90 $11.35 $10.64 $22,130 7.8 %
51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (8) $11.29 $11.71 $24,350 4.7 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 150 $14.79 $15.27 $31,770 4.8 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 50 $27.72 $27.58 $57,360 2.8 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 130 $21.48 $21.66 $45,050 2.9 %
51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (8) $30.75 $29.91 $62,210 6.9 %
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 180 $15.74 $18.98 $39,480 11.3 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) $14.22 $14.39 $29,940 5.0 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 100 $16.39 $17.35 $36,080 5.5 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 200 $9.89 $10.82 $22,510 6.7 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment (8) $22.44 $22.93 $47,700 7.3 %
51-9131 Photographic Process Workers (8) $8.58 $9.37 $19,480 11.1 %
51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic (8) $13.28 $14.27 $29,670 8.2 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 100 $10.20 $10.70 $22,250 3.5 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 50 $11.10 $15.40 $32,030 6.7 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 5,420 $12.27 $14.13 $29,380 2.8 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 120 $16.71 $17.67 $36,750 5.9 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 140 $23.32 $24.14 $50,210 3.5 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 210 $14.11 $15.43 $32,090 13.8 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 340 $8.61 $12.86 $26,750 16.7 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 930 $18.05 $18.39 $38,250 4.4 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 540 $13.21 $14.36 $29,860 6.3 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 50 $9.12 $10.42 $21,670 4.3 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 30 $18.34 $19.21 $39,950 4.5 %
53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 30 $10.46 $10.83 $22,520 5.8 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants (8) $9.49 $9.41 $19,580 5.2 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 60 $18.11 $19.08 $39,690 6.2 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 270 $13.60 $15.06 $31,330 8.1 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 300 $8.19 $9.05 $18,820 6.3 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,090 $10.15 $11.02 $22,920 2.7 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers (8) $10.44 $10.15 $21,110 5.5 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 640 $8.03 $8.36 $17,380 1.7 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 230 $18.86 $19.65 $40,880 7.6 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 60 $22.56 $22.36 $46,500 3.1 %

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