May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Visalia-Porterville, 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 Visalia-Porterville, 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 Visalia-Porterville, 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 134,310 $11.68 $15.40 $32,040 1.7 %
 
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 4,050 $35.55 $38.57 $80,230 1.8 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 160 (5) $72.02 $149,810 3.8 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,360 $37.66 $41.52 $86,360 2.4 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 60 $42.12 $44.01 $91,550 9.2 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 200 $43.72 $50.56 $105,170 5.1 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 150 $32.11 $32.93 $68,490 5.2 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 70 $40.03 $43.02 $89,480 5.8 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 260 $36.98 $41.23 $85,770 3.8 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 100 $31.96 $35.97 $74,820 4.9 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 30 $28.67 $34.29 $71,310 10.8 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 60 $31.23 $32.18 $66,940 5.8 %
11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 50 $26.83 $30.66 $63,760 15.6 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 100 $37.86 $40.47 $84,170 8.2 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 40 $21.46 $26.78 $55,690 11.3 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 360 (4) (4) $74,640 2.8 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 70 $40.47 $40.52 $84,280 3.7 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 180 $19.15 $20.81 $43,280 5.0 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 210 $33.01 $35.22 $73,260 4.8 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 160 $12.01 $18.38 $38,240 14.2 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 140 $23.25 $26.59 $55,310 4.4 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 110 $36.30 $36.03 $74,950 5.8 %
 
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 3,100 $22.39 $24.84 $51,670 2.7 %
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products (8) $38.10 $33.87 $70,460 6.1 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 120 $17.87 $19.06 $39,650 4.3 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 170 $18.13 $19.76 $41,100 5.1 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (8) $22.96 $23.83 $49,560 3.4 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 60 $24.34 $25.76 $53,570 2.0 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 280 $18.50 $21.03 $43,740 6.5 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 80 $20.27 $22.11 $45,990 4.3 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 90 $20.49 $20.59 $42,830 3.0 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 100 $16.38 $16.34 $33,990 14.0 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 80 $24.51 $24.21 $50,360 2.3 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 170 $28.11 $29.14 $60,620 5.5 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 630 $24.05 $25.88 $53,830 6.1 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 570 $23.96 $26.00 $54,090 4.4 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 30 $26.58 $25.92 $53,900 2.8 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 40 $34.29 $36.57 $76,070 10.4 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 220 $27.47 $30.63 $63,710 11.8 %
 
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 660 $22.94 $25.65 $53,360 3.5 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 40 $23.71 $23.64 $49,180 4.0 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 60 $29.95 $32.24 $67,060 10.4 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 30 $42.60 $42.38 $88,150 7.5 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 230 $19.00 $18.89 $39,290 2.3 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 60 $28.86 $29.35 $61,050 2.3 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 40 $28.27 $28.67 $59,640 5.0 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 140 $24.54 $26.16 $54,400 5.5 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 50 $26.64 $27.49 $57,170 7.2 %
 
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 610 $24.75 $26.38 $54,870 2.2 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval (8) $30.18 $32.36 $67,300 2.9 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 100 $33.60 $34.29 $71,330 2.9 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 40 $33.95 $35.15 $73,100 4.2 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 110 $20.07 $20.20 $42,020 3.4 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 90 $18.63 $19.48 $40,520 3.1 %
 
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 930 $19.87 $24.06 $50,050 9.3 %
19-1012 Food Scientists and Technologists 50 $19.65 $20.81 $43,290 8.2 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 40 $18.70 $20.70 $43,060 4.5 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 90 $34.67 $36.48 $75,880 5.4 %
19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 110 $13.81 $14.72 $30,620 5.6 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 90 $13.15 $13.26 $27,570 4.4 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 2,910 $16.84 $18.82 $39,150 2.7 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 170 $13.67 $14.24 $29,620 6.6 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors (8) $27.28 $27.62 $57,450 7.1 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 450 $14.74 $15.79 $32,850 6.1 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 110 $23.67 $24.52 $50,990 2.9 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 370 $16.09 $16.53 $34,380 4.2 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 320 $12.10 $12.66 $26,330 2.5 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 50 $22.24 $20.67 $42,980 4.1 %
 
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 560 $23.04 $30.81 $64,090 9.8 %
23-1011 Lawyers 210 $36.88 $47.10 $97,970 9.3 %
 
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 10,320 $21.21 $22.21 $46,210 4.1 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 340 $10.44 $10.77 $22,410 4.0 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 390 (4) (4) $52,650 7.7 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 2,680 (4) (4) $53,190 5.0 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 690 (4) (4) $51,810 3.5 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 890 (4) (4) $57,010 1.6 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School (8) (4) (4) $62,950 5.2 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 170 (4) (4) $54,320 7.5 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 40 (4) (4) $57,530 3.1 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors (8) $33.98 $33.01 $68,660 2.8 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 160 $13.60 $18.70 $38,910 17.9 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other (8) (4) (4) $54,430 4.7 %
25-4021 Librarians 60 $17.56 $20.61 $42,880 15.2 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 80 $13.53 $13.61 $28,310 2.1 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 180 $17.39 $20.67 $42,990 10.1 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 2,500 (4) (4) $23,070 3.6 %
 
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 670 $14.71 $16.74 $34,830 5.2 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 40 $9.85 $10.00 $20,790 4.5 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 50 $14.97 $17.68 $36,780 6.1 %
27-2032 Choreographers 100 $17.97 $18.38 $38,240 18.7 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 70 $17.69 $19.64 $40,840 4.8 %
27-4021 Photographers 60 $8.52 $9.26 $19,260 8.0 %
 
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 6,550 $25.75 $30.18 $62,770 4.2 %
29-1021 Dentists, General (8) (5) $78.01 $162,260 13.5 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 40 $27.19 $26.83 $55,800 2.4 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 160 $52.99 $52.09 $108,340 3.8 %
29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists (8) (5) $81.76 $170,060 12.7 %
29-1065 Pediatricians, General (8) $54.62 $65.18 $135,580 13.0 %
29-1067 Surgeons 30 (5) $74.92 $155,830 11.4 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants (8) $42.18 $41.52 $86,370 4.0 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,190 $31.52 $31.24 $64,980 4.1 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 200 $37.96 $36.93 $76,820 6.0 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 40 $22.28 $22.50 $46,800 2.6 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 120 $23.70 $23.81 $49,520 2.1 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 70 $32.50 $31.30 $65,100 5.5 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 170 $30.17 $29.97 $62,340 2.7 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 180 $33.91 $31.24 $64,970 9.9 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 130 $29.14 $28.78 $59,850 2.9 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 260 $14.99 $14.91 $31,010 4.7 %
29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians 990 $21.05 $21.43 $44,580 2.2 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 100 $18.44 $19.45 $40,460 6.8 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 110 $12.21 $12.04 $25,040 3.5 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 620 $18.86 $19.17 $39,880 1.7 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 120 $12.18 $13.64 $28,370 6.4 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (8) $16.41 $17.49 $36,380 11.6 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 130 $16.23 $17.06 $35,490 2.5 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 30 $26.43 $25.83 $53,720 5.8 %
 
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 3,660 $10.33 $10.81 $22,490 1.9 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 450 $8.63 $9.33 $19,420 5.7 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,530 $9.55 $9.65 $20,070 1.9 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 50 $15.60 $18.13 $37,720 7.3 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 60 $10.73 $11.30 $23,510 7.4 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 420 $12.52 $12.48 $25,960 3.1 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 580 $11.72 $11.82 $24,580 2.2 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (8) $9.21 $9.14 $19,010 4.3 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 410 $11.15 $12.29 $25,570 6.7 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 2,370 $19.26 $18.45 $38,370 8.3 %
33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 70 $28.77 $29.55 $61,470 3.7 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 50 $16.98 $23.46 $48,790 7.1 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 130 $22.09 $23.12 $48,090 2.0 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 560 $23.59 $25.07 $52,130 2.3 %
33-9032 Security Guards 530 $8.46 $9.36 $19,460 4.2 %
33-9091 Crossing Guards (8) $10.83 $11.15 $23,180 3.8 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 440 $10.13 $12.02 $25,000 8.0 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 8,880 $7.96 $8.57 $17,820 1.1 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 590 $10.79 $11.86 $24,670 2.7 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 1,140 $7.58 $7.72 $16,050 1.7 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 380 $9.18 $9.52 $19,800 4.4 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 440 $8.93 $9.38 $19,510 3.6 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 110 $9.18 $9.36 $19,470 4.8 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 620 $8.15 $9.37 $19,500 4.5 %
35-3011 Bartenders 140 $7.85 $8.73 $18,150 6.2 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,060 $7.79 $8.20 $17,050 1.9 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 750 $8.22 $8.50 $17,680 2.4 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,400 $7.56 $7.84 $16,310 2.1 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 120 $8.65 $9.41 $19,560 3.7 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 360 $7.75 $7.87 $16,370 2.0 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 420 $7.72 $7.91 $16,460 2.1 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 280 $7.78 $7.86 $16,340 2.1 %
 
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 3,630 $9.94 $11.28 $23,470 3.1 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 120 $17.10 $17.89 $37,210 4.2 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 100 $20.10 $19.09 $39,700 9.9 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,820 $9.83 $10.46 $21,750 2.9 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 570 $8.39 $8.50 $17,670 2.3 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 120 $14.33 $13.83 $28,760 5.1 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 650 $10.74 $11.72 $24,370 3.7 %
37-3013 Tree Trimmers and Pruners (8) $16.74 $16.29 $33,880 6.4 %
 
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 1,960 $9.24 $10.68 $22,210 2.7 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 130 $16.35 $17.29 $35,970 8.0 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 210 $7.57 $8.29 $17,250 3.6 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (8) $8.44 $8.74 $18,180 4.3 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 540 $8.75 $9.34 $19,420 2.8 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 150 $12.81 $13.75 $28,610 6.9 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 250 $9.54 $10.02 $20,850 3.2 %
 
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 11,320 $9.94 $13.86 $28,840 3.2 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,070 $15.88 $17.55 $36,510 3.1 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 90 $24.31 $25.41 $52,860 4.8 %
41-2011 Cashiers 3,710 $8.36 $9.12 $18,970 2.9 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 690 $8.76 $10.77 $22,390 8.0 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 290 $11.37 $12.71 $26,440 3.0 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,230 $9.43 $11.33 $23,560 4.2 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 70 $22.06 $20.57 $42,780 7.7 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 130 $22.96 $27.16 $56,490 13.9 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 80 $31.29 $37.47 $77,950 9.3 %
41-3041 Travel Agents 40 $8.80 $9.28 $19,300 3.0 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 340 $20.33 $24.79 $51,560 11.2 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 150 $17.00 $24.27 $50,480 17.7 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 990 $21.17 $25.51 $53,070 6.6 %
41-9021 Real Estate Brokers 90 (8) (8) (8) (8)
41-9031 Sales Engineers 30 $37.90 $40.54 $84,330 9.8 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other (8) $8.57 $11.65 $24,230 14.1 %
 
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 20,050 $12.28 $13.28 $27,620 1.7 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,220 $18.98 $20.00 $41,590 1.9 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 160 $9.71 $10.11 $21,020 6.2 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 180 $11.36 $12.70 $26,420 4.4 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 470 $12.78 $12.85 $26,720 1.7 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,840 $14.06 $14.65 $30,470 2.3 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 240 $13.21 $13.66 $28,410 2.1 %
43-3071 Tellers 510 $10.67 $10.97 $22,820 2.5 %
43-4011 Brokerage Clerks (8) $11.77 $14.48 $30,120 15.2 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 70 $11.99 $13.32 $27,710 6.8 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 800 $11.74 $12.88 $26,780 2.8 %
43-4071 File Clerks 340 $10.27 $10.17 $21,150 3.7 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 110 $8.26 $8.25 $17,170 1.9 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 70 $12.61 $12.21 $25,400 4.6 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 220 $14.58 $14.99 $31,170 5.5 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 110 $14.74 $15.05 $31,310 5.9 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 150 $11.18 $13.19 $27,430 5.5 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 180 $15.96 $16.97 $35,290 3.2 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 880 $10.84 $11.15 $23,190 2.1 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 210 $12.12 $12.01 $24,970 4.2 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 90 $16.74 $16.00 $33,270 4.7 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 200 $15.71 $15.49 $32,220 3.4 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 40 $24.10 $22.32 $46,430 5.9 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 80 $21.23 $20.76 $43,170 (8)
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 300 $21.06 $20.80 $43,260 (8)
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 40 $15.25 $16.14 $33,580 (8)
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 190 $17.06 $17.41 $36,220 2.4 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 890 $12.13 $12.68 $26,380 3.6 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 2,260 $9.19 $10.47 $21,770 6.1 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 180 $8.85 $11.62 $24,170 10.5 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,020 $16.33 $16.95 $35,260 2.6 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 100 $16.57 $16.03 $33,350 9.9 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 390 $11.49 $11.81 $24,560 3.9 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,180 $12.43 $12.84 $26,700 3.2 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 40 $16.20 $16.53 $34,390 3.5 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 300 $12.74 $12.57 $26,140 2.2 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 60 $13.09 $13.60 $28,300 8.2 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 380 $14.02 $14.75 $30,670 3.1 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 110 $12.07 $11.63 $24,180 4.4 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 3,310 $10.76 $11.31 $23,530 2.2 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other (8) $10.81 $11.13 $23,160 2.9 %
 
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 19,980 $7.71 $8.51 $17,710 2.2 %
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 570 $10.92 $13.98 $29,080 4.2 %
45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors 130 $16.95 $17.05 $35,470 4.0 %
45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 980 $8.07 $8.45 $17,570 2.9 %
45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 570 $8.91 $11.23 $23,350 18.8 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 17,530 $7.58 $8.16 $16,980 2.3 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 150 $8.73 $9.97 $20,730 6.1 %
45-2099 Agricultural Workers, All Other (8) $8.64 $9.76 $20,300 13.4 %
 
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 6,530 $15.07 $16.03 $33,350 2.8 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 530 $20.98 $22.44 $46,680 2.8 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 60 $13.98 $15.47 $32,170 10.9 %
47-2031 Carpenters 760 $17.08 $17.92 $37,280 7.1 %
47-2041 Carpet Installers (8) $14.06 $14.81 $30,800 5.9 %
47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters (8) $15.81 $15.36 $31,950 4.3 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 580 $10.07 $12.58 $26,160 7.2 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,020 $13.85 $14.55 $30,270 4.8 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 350 $17.38 $17.51 $36,420 3.9 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (8) $19.94 $19.90 $41,400 5.6 %
47-2111 Electricians 510 $15.71 $16.50 $34,320 8.1 %
47-2121 Glaziers 50 $10.80 $14.68 $30,530 8.7 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 230 $12.93 $14.12 $29,370 11.5 %
47-2151 Pipelayers 70 $14.15 $15.45 $32,130 9.6 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 390 $17.09 $17.40 $36,190 3.0 %
47-2181 Roofers (8) $12.32 $12.58 $26,180 5.9 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 100 $16.89 $16.68 $34,700 3.4 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters (8) $9.84 $9.77 $20,310 4.1 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians (8) $11.04 $11.41 $23,740 4.9 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (8) $10.96 $11.11 $23,110 3.7 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 90 $18.92 $21.77 $45,290 5.1 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 40 $16.20 $16.56 $34,450 2.8 %
 
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 5,320 $15.93 $16.86 $35,070 2.0 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 440 $26.79 $26.40 $54,910 2.7 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 30 $11.10 $13.55 $28,180 12.4 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 70 $15.66 $16.96 $35,270 3.4 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 520 $15.78 $16.63 $34,580 3.7 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 300 $18.74 $18.56 $38,610 3.7 %
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics (8) $14.12 $14.89 $30,980 7.3 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 50 $18.04 $18.40 $38,270 3.1 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 170 $8.12 $8.35 $17,370 3.4 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 270 $17.21 $18.00 $37,430 4.2 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 280 $15.14 $14.98 $31,160 2.9 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,160 $15.66 $16.15 $33,590 2.4 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 70 $10.84 $13.00 $27,030 8.5 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 90 $26.74 $27.22 $56,610 4.4 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 190 $20.61 $22.00 $45,760 5.5 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 120 $9.01 $10.12 $21,060 5.2 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other (8) $14.80 $15.36 $31,940 11.6 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 9,170 $11.06 $12.97 $26,980 3.4 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 530 $21.34 $22.35 $46,490 2.2 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 50 $14.57 $14.91 $31,000 3.5 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 1,120 $11.72 $12.55 $26,110 6.4 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 170 $10.44 $10.60 $22,050 6.2 %
51-3011 Bakers (8) $10.03 $10.98 $22,840 6.8 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 160 $11.32 $12.89 $26,810 7.0 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 60 $12.14 $12.97 $26,970 6.4 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 110 $15.06 $15.16 $31,530 5.9 %
51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 40 $14.65 $14.63 $30,420 7.5 %
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (8) $12.38 $12.78 $26,580 2.3 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 130 $11.84 $12.00 $24,960 4.0 %
51-4041 Machinists 140 $13.67 $13.99 $29,100 4.3 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 280 $13.01 $12.95 $26,930 2.7 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 80 $13.12 $15.62 $32,490 12.3 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 210 $17.63 $16.61 $34,550 4.6 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 110 $8.83 $9.01 $18,740 1.8 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 80 $8.95 $8.86 $18,420 4.2 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 50 $8.46 $8.74 $18,180 2.5 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 80 $9.38 $11.21 $23,310 10.8 %
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 70 $10.64 $10.90 $22,670 3.3 %
51-7099 Woodworkers, All Other 110 $8.51 $8.69 $18,080 4.9 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 30 $20.33 $20.41 $42,450 6.2 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 240 $11.15 $14.07 $29,260 9.9 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 160 $10.82 $11.27 $23,450 2.1 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 90 $8.46 $9.33 $19,400 6.0 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 250 $11.29 $12.83 $26,700 4.2 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 700 $9.68 $10.60 $22,040 8.2 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 $11.21 $11.94 $24,830 4.7 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 50 $19.07 $19.44 $40,440 9.7 %
51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 50 $13.95 $14.55 $30,260 11.1 %
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 230 $14.72 $15.35 $31,920 5.2 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 360 $11.33 $13.57 $28,230 7.2 %
 
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 11,090 $11.03 $12.85 $26,720 3.0 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 180 $18.18 $17.92 $37,280 3.4 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 210 $20.84 $21.93 $45,610 3.6 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 90 $10.10 $10.43 $21,700 5.3 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 410 $12.48 $12.55 $26,110 6.5 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 440 $8.09 $10.05 $20,900 10.1 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 2,410 $16.87 $18.20 $37,850 4.6 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 1,050 $10.68 $11.45 $23,810 3.2 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 70 $11.09 $11.00 $22,880 3.5 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other (8) $18.25 $16.96 $35,270 11.8 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 80 $8.46 $8.72 $18,140 4.3 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 50 $15.26 $14.27 $29,680 6.6 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 50 $16.48 $14.63 $30,420 17.9 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 760 $10.03 $11.45 $23,820 4.3 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 400 $8.25 $8.64 $17,980 2.7 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,360 $9.51 $10.61 $22,060 3.3 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 110 $9.38 $9.36 $19,460 3.7 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 1,990 $8.42 $9.62 $20,010 3.9 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 120 $15.67 $15.94 $33,160 2.1 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other (8) $10.19 $10.82 $22,500 5.9 %

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