May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA


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 Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA, a metropolitan statistical area in Washington.

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 Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA (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 84,340 $16.25 $20.48 $42,610 3.4 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 2,510 $48.18 $49.66 $103,300 2.4 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 40 $66.90 $71.07 $147,820 6.5 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 490 $55.39 $57.61 $119,830 3.5 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 110 $40.75 $46.52 $96,750 7.6 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 140 $43.67 $44.56 $92,690 2.7 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 90 $49.51 $50.55 $105,140 2.6 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 150 $44.23 $45.02 $93,650 4.4 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 40 $47.02 $46.01 $95,700 2.8 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 50 $33.28 $37.33 $77,640 7.5 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 60 $49.98 $50.91 $105,890 3.0 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 80 $45.24 $44.12 $91,760 7.3 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 150 $44.94 $45.95 $95,580 3.8 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 140 (4) (4) $83,600 2.2 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 330 $54.48 $54.68 $113,740 2.0 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 220 $51.63 $50.20 $104,410 3.4 %
 
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 3,130 $30.08 $31.14 $64,770 2.1 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 40 $21.66 $23.87 $49,650 8.8 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 310 $35.69 $35.20 $73,210 3.3 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 30 $18.80 $22.58 $46,960 15.1 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 200 $27.80 $29.22 $60,790 4.7 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 150 $32.03 $32.08 $66,720 3.5 %
13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 100 $29.06 $29.13 $60,590 6.2 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 190 $32.34 $31.62 $65,770 3.4 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 200 $29.08 $29.81 $62,000 1.8 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 140 $35.21 $38.40 $79,870 10.9 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 590 $30.12 $31.09 $64,670 3.5 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 510 $26.97 $28.17 $58,590 1.7 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 80 $37.27 $36.47 $75,860 2.2 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 30 $18.07 $18.09 $37,630 2.9 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 30 $55.80 $56.45 $117,420 5.2 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 160 $27.51 $31.11 $64,710 9.4 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 30 $22.50 $23.66 $49,200 1.9 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 40 $25.00 $27.92 $58,070 4.3 %
 
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 1,620 $32.12 $32.69 $68,000 4.2 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 50 $24.50 $25.32 $52,660 4.7 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 210 $37.28 $38.09 $79,220 2.1 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 310 $19.68 $20.08 $41,770 3.0 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 190 $32.10 $33.60 $69,890 2.7 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 60 $31.24 $31.82 $66,180 6.2 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 130 $29.79 $31.77 $66,080 2.0 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 120 $27.37 $27.43 $57,050 3.8 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 120 $33.77 $34.06 $70,850 7.1 %
 
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 5,180 $37.86 $37.57 $78,150 1.6 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval (8) $27.56 $27.81 $57,840 10.4 %
17-2041 Chemical Engineers 160 $44.29 $44.74 $93,070 2.3 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 180 $39.21 $39.30 $81,740 2.0 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 100 $36.98 $38.38 $79,820 7.0 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 350 $40.23 $40.39 $84,020 1.9 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 200 $37.58 $37.82 $78,660 2.6 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 200 $38.14 $38.33 $79,730 1.5 %
17-2131 Materials Engineers 50 $41.94 $41.62 $86,560 3.1 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 380 $40.46 $40.50 $84,240 1.6 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 540 $43.77 $43.78 $91,060 2.9 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 60 $20.83 $22.39 $46,580 4.4 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 50 $23.83 $25.75 $53,560 9.8 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters (8) $15.65 $15.55 $32,350 15.3 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 180 $29.86 $28.28 $58,820 2.7 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians (8) $18.70 $24.31 $50,570 7.6 %
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 30 $21.76 $23.27 $48,400 2.8 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 50 $18.25 $18.33 $38,120 2.3 %
 
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 2,920 $32.55 $34.20 $71,130 3.9 %
19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists (8) $25.63 $26.29 $54,680 9.0 %
19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 40 $23.86 $24.64 $51,240 10.8 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 510 $37.57 $38.09 $79,220 3.6 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 80 $29.55 $32.69 $67,990 7.7 %
19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other 160 $45.66 $45.84 $95,340 2.6 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 50 $26.94 $29.14 $60,600 6.8 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 80 $26.46 $26.54 $55,200 2.6 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 30 $31.49 $31.00 $64,480 2.3 %
19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 60 $13.32 $14.16 $29,450 5.9 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 90 $14.94 $15.96 $33,200 1.4 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 210 $23.89 $23.34 $48,550 5.0 %
 
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 1,070 $19.20 $19.27 $40,090 3.0 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 80 $17.10 $17.13 $35,620 4.1 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 170 $23.59 $24.01 $49,930 4.1 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 50 $20.35 $20.07 $41,740 3.5 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 170 $14.68 $16.15 $33,600 7.0 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 40 $27.12 $28.01 $58,260 3.1 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 120 $18.45 $18.97 $39,460 4.7 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 120 $22.29 $22.73 $47,280 3.6 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 90 $22.07 $22.02 $45,810 1.9 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 120 $12.47 $12.33 $25,650 3.4 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 40 $17.31 $17.83 $37,090 3.6 %
21-2011 Clergy 50 $12.79 $14.01 $29,130 6.4 %
 
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 330 $28.46 $34.06 $70,840 5.0 %
23-1011 Lawyers 150 $44.65 $43.78 $91,060 9.4 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 60 $21.01 $22.99 $47,820 9.2 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 40 $16.55 $18.63 $38,750 8.8 %
 
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 5,540 $17.67 $19.38 $40,320 2.1 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (8) $11.34 $11.56 $24,040 2.8 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 100 (4) (4) $45,900 3.5 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 880 (4) (4) $47,600 3.7 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 420 (4) (4) $46,800 3.1 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 630 (4) (4) $52,210 1.9 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 120 (4) (4) $51,710 1.6 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 120 (4) (4) $50,460 1.9 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 60 (4) (4) $46,880 2.3 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 70 (4) (4) $50,220 2.0 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 100 $15.19 $15.42 $32,080 4.4 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 740 (4) (4) $30,360 2.4 %
25-4021 Librarians 100 $26.43 $26.04 $54,160 2.4 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 100 $16.85 $17.51 $36,420 2.8 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 60 $33.23 $32.33 $67,250 5.0 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,190 (4) (4) $24,720 2.0 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 50 $21.45 $23.06 $47,970 5.3 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 850 $17.09 $20.32 $42,270 5.2 %
27-1023 Floral Designers (8) $10.38 $10.47 $21,790 2.8 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 90 $15.15 $17.52 $36,450 4.5 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 110 $8.89 $10.27 $21,350 7.2 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 90 (4) (4) $52,490 12.7 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 80 $29.66 $30.65 $63,750 3.5 %
27-3041 Editors 50 $25.41 $24.16 $50,250 13.2 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 90 $31.89 $31.22 $64,940 2.4 %
27-4021 Photographers 40 $10.05 $12.50 $25,990 13.7 %
 
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 3,730 $28.23 $31.49 $65,500 3.2 %
29-1021 Dentists, General (8) (5) $82.28 $171,150 12.6 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 170 $44.50 $43.62 $90,730 3.0 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (8) $51.60 $55.11 $114,640 10.4 %
29-1066 Psychiatrists (8) $64.63 $60.65 $126,150 12.5 %
29-1067 Surgeons 50 (5) (5) (5) 12.2 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (8) (5) $85.76 $178,380 13.5 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 60 $40.49 $41.90 $87,150 4.9 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,340 $29.55 $29.28 $60,910 2.3 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 30 $31.20 $31.36 $65,220 1.8 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 80 $29.38 $30.23 $62,870 4.3 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 50 $26.02 $26.54 $55,200 3.3 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 70 $27.69 $28.89 $60,090 2.1 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 40 $43.08 $45.86 $95,390 14.0 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 60 $25.55 $26.13 $54,340 4.0 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 120 $14.84 $16.02 $33,310 12.0 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 120 $41.19 $39.03 $81,170 5.8 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 150 $23.86 $24.15 $50,220 5.0 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 80 $10.99 $15.50 $32,240 20.1 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 150 $15.60 $15.57 $32,390 1.6 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 40 $19.52 $20.33 $42,280 3.8 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 40 $13.99 $13.83 $28,770 7.9 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 200 $17.83 $18.07 $37,580 1.9 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 100 $12.10 $13.35 $27,770 4.5 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 60 $16.97 $17.60 $36,600 7.4 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 80 $17.50 $19.87 $41,330 8.5 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 220 $33.62 $33.84 $70,390 3.8 %
 
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 1,730 $11.52 $12.55 $26,100 2.7 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 200 $9.37 $9.51 $19,780 2.1 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 490 $10.35 $10.74 $22,340 3.5 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 50 $10.52 $10.53 $21,900 3.8 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists 60 $22.07 $23.95 $49,820 16.1 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 310 $14.81 $15.17 $31,560 6.0 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 200 $12.65 $12.71 $26,430 3.3 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 30 $11.46 $12.96 $26,950 13.4 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 70 $16.30 $15.53 $32,300 4.4 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 60 $9.59 $10.19 $21,200 5.5 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 60 $10.25 $10.42 $21,670 4.0 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 180 $12.34 $12.42 $25,830 2.2 %
 
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 2,030 $21.64 $21.40 $44,510 3.8 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 60 $35.19 $35.56 $73,970 2.5 %
33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 80 $34.21 $34.22 $71,180 3.8 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 310 $25.53 $23.00 $47,840 11.5 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 330 $27.72 $27.46 $57,120 2.4 %
33-9032 Security Guards 530 $19.96 $19.27 $40,080 5.7 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 140 $8.33 $8.44 $17,560 2.6 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 90 $15.15 $16.50 $34,320 4.1 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 6,570 $8.72 $9.92 $20,630 1.7 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 320 $15.34 $15.29 $31,810 5.8 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 380 $8.33 $8.66 $18,020 3.4 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 130 $10.72 $11.70 $24,340 2.8 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 440 $9.56 $9.78 $20,340 2.5 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (8) $10.31 $10.39 $21,620 6.6 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 380 $9.01 $9.73 $20,250 2.0 %
35-3011 Bartenders 410 $11.21 $11.67 $24,260 6.6 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,120 $8.45 $8.87 $18,450 1.5 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 380 $8.74 $9.49 $19,740 4.9 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,150 $10.64 $11.12 $23,140 4.9 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 100 $8.45 $8.91 $18,520 3.5 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 240 $8.43 $8.73 $18,170 2.8 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 270 $8.24 $8.33 $17,330 1.8 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 130 $8.33 $8.42 $17,520 2.3 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 2,850 $10.09 $11.37 $23,650 2.2 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers (8) $17.83 $18.16 $37,770 5.4 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 40 $23.38 $23.22 $48,310 8.0 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,560 $9.87 $10.96 $22,800 3.3 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 450 $8.66 $9.55 $19,860 3.7 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 590 $10.40 $11.65 $24,240 4.0 %
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (8) $11.36 $12.24 $25,450 8.2 %
 
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 1,780 $9.12 $10.94 $22,750 3.2 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 60 $15.82 $18.30 $38,060 7.3 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 60 $9.16 $9.38 $19,510 3.2 %
39-3011 Gaming Dealers 180 $12.14 $14.35 $29,850 10.7 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 220 $9.86 $10.66 $22,170 10.0 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 210 $8.96 $10.10 $21,000 5.5 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 550 $8.60 $8.83 $18,380 2.0 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 130 $12.79 $13.89 $28,890 10.1 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 130 $8.71 $10.32 $21,470 3.4 %
 
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 8,710 $11.04 $15.11 $31,430 2.7 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 680 $18.02 $20.38 $42,390 3.4 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 120 $25.56 $26.24 $54,570 4.3 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,560 $8.90 $10.34 $21,500 3.7 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 500 $9.18 $10.26 $21,340 3.5 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 220 $11.16 $12.59 $26,180 5.7 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,000 $10.35 $13.31 $27,670 4.0 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 120 $17.49 $21.08 $43,860 8.8 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 110 $22.94 $32.48 $67,550 10.8 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (8) $39.63 $37.15 $77,260 8.8 %
41-3041 Travel Agents 40 $12.83 $12.77 $26,560 4.4 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 170 $19.90 $23.64 $49,170 5.2 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 140 $22.84 $29.84 $62,070 14.3 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 630 $19.17 $24.73 $51,440 6.8 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 40 $21.18 $25.52 $53,070 21.8 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 40 $8.80 $11.21 $23,310 8.9 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 70 $19.71 $26.16 $54,410 8.4 %
 
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 12,690 $14.42 $15.45 $32,140 1.6 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 720 $24.40 $25.03 $52,060 2.8 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 40 $11.00 $11.47 $23,860 2.8 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 120 $15.50 $16.20 $33,690 5.9 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 280 $13.37 $13.57 $28,220 1.5 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,080 $14.41 $14.64 $30,450 1.7 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 90 $13.94 $15.03 $31,260 3.4 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 80 (8) (8) (8) (8)
43-3071 Tellers 330 $10.91 $11.36 $23,620 3.0 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 890 $14.31 $14.17 $29,460 2.2 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 60 $21.56 $20.43 $42,500 3.5 %
43-4071 File Clerks 150 $10.33 $11.63 $24,180 6.0 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 130 $8.59 $8.96 $18,630 3.0 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 160 $15.22 $15.51 $32,270 8.0 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 120 $12.99 $13.03 $27,100 2.1 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 100 $14.60 $15.15 $31,510 8.6 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 170 $14.10 $16.27 $33,840 10.4 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 40 $12.49 $13.21 $27,470 5.8 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 120 $15.90 $16.33 $33,970 3.4 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 500 $11.02 $11.09 $23,060 1.8 %
43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 50 $13.46 $13.43 $27,930 4.8 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 60 $18.40 $17.48 $36,350 3.6 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 60 $18.82 $19.13 $39,790 7.5 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 80 $16.84 $17.09 $35,550 4.9 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 70 $20.45 $20.58 $42,800 2.4 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 40 $21.63 $21.26 $44,220 3.6 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 210 $21.30 $21.06 $43,800 2.5 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 80 $20.86 $19.21 $39,950 3.8 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 190 $25.50 $26.33 $54,770 4.7 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 340 $11.51 $12.73 $26,470 2.3 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,040 $10.46 $12.42 $25,840 4.3 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 90 $13.73 $14.03 $29,190 5.2 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 550 $21.08 $22.41 $46,610 2.4 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 110 $15.94 $16.20 $33,700 13.1 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 530 $14.60 $15.06 $31,320 3.2 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 990 $15.64 $15.64 $32,530 2.3 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 70 $20.75 $20.05 $41,710 7.3 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 50 $13.19 $14.24 $29,620 7.8 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 50 $13.16 $13.17 $27,380 3.7 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,050 $12.95 $13.46 $27,990 2.0 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 330 $14.78 $14.80 $30,780 4.6 %
 
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 890 $8.54 $9.53 $19,820 3.2 %
45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 600 $8.31 $8.38 $17,430 2.1 %
45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators (8) $10.61 $10.38 $21,590 6.3 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 160 $8.97 $9.98 $20,750 6.3 %
 
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 6,330 $22.70 $22.82 $47,470 3.7 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 570 $29.29 $29.84 $62,060 4.1 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 60 $27.11 $26.60 $55,320 5.2 %
47-2031 Carpenters 790 $20.78 $20.81 $43,280 6.1 %
47-2041 Carpet Installers 50 $16.11 $15.48 $32,210 8.7 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 170 $20.70 $20.11 $41,830 6.5 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 900 $13.25 $14.01 $29,140 4.0 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 150 $24.58 $23.61 $49,110 3.8 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 180 $19.79 $19.75 $41,080 8.3 %
47-2082 Tapers 110 $18.67 $16.93 $35,200 7.8 %
47-2111 Electricians 630 $30.88 $29.08 $60,490 3.0 %
47-2131 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall (8) $15.48 $16.89 $35,120 3.9 %
47-2132 Insulation Workers, Mechanical 50 $18.30 $18.06 $37,570 7.4 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 230 $15.37 $17.76 $36,950 6.1 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 350 $29.15 $27.83 $57,890 3.1 %
47-2181 Roofers 100 $15.24 $18.48 $38,440 15.0 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 130 $24.42 $23.42 $48,710 6.4 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 160 $30.78 $29.27 $60,880 5.9 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 60 $17.99 $18.37 $38,210 10.9 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 110 $28.10 $30.10 $62,620 5.5 %
47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 840 $31.11 $29.61 $61,600 3.5 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 90 $19.72 $18.88 $39,260 1.7 %
 
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 3,600 $19.40 $20.31 $42,250 2.6 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 310 $30.57 $31.07 $64,620 3.9 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 70 $18.41 $18.29 $38,030 4.0 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 90 $25.39 $24.95 $51,900 2.9 %
49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 30 $16.29 $17.27 $35,930 3.1 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 40 $22.17 $23.21 $48,280 6.7 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 60 $18.78 $17.84 $37,110 6.6 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 390 $18.08 $18.35 $38,160 5.3 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 150 $20.06 $19.93 $41,460 3.4 %
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 70 $16.37 $16.38 $34,080 3.5 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 140 $22.00 $22.29 $46,360 3.4 %
49-3052 Motorcycle Mechanics 40 $16.36 $16.97 $35,300 9.3 %
49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 50 $11.76 $11.74 $24,410 8.3 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 130 $10.44 $11.63 $24,180 6.1 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 120 $19.04 $19.61 $40,780 1.5 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 40 $19.29 $19.62 $40,820 5.6 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 190 $23.65 $25.59 $53,220 5.0 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 800 $17.65 $17.39 $36,170 4.4 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 130 $32.73 $32.15 $66,880 2.5 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (8) $22.25 $21.76 $45,270 6.6 %
49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers (8) $22.61 $21.32 $44,350 4.6 %
49-9094 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 50 $12.86 $15.12 $31,450 6.4 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 110 $9.28 $10.05 $20,910 3.4 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other (8) $17.25 $19.21 $39,950 9.1 %
 
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 3,690 $13.43 $16.69 $34,720 5.3 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 320 $29.88 $31.26 $65,020 4.8 %
51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 40 $13.72 $14.71 $30,600 8.7 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 120 $11.72 $12.64 $26,280 3.3 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 80 $11.20 $11.32 $23,550 6.0 %
51-3011 Bakers 90 $12.69 $13.71 $28,520 2.7 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 90 $18.10 $17.41 $36,200 2.9 %
51-4041 Machinists 150 $20.63 $21.29 $44,270 4.4 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 140 $18.76 $19.23 $40,000 4.8 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 60 $20.10 $19.57 $40,700 6.3 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 80 $8.55 $9.12 $18,960 5.4 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators (8) $8.71 $9.93 $20,650 2.4 %
51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (8) $10.43 $10.83 $22,540 4.0 %
51-8013 Power Plant Operators 90 $30.96 $30.19 $62,790 3.1 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 80 $17.35 $18.99 $39,490 6.4 %
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 (8) (8) (8) (8)
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 220 $9.12 $9.46 $19,670 5.1 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 240 $11.73 $12.92 $26,880 4.5 %
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 30 $14.84 $16.15 $33,600 10.6 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 250 $10.40 $11.33 $23,560 3.5 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 40 $16.35 $17.43 $36,260 8.2 %
51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 40 $8.83 $11.85 $24,650 4.1 %
51-9193 Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders (8) $11.31 $11.87 $24,690 6.4 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers (8) $8.71 $8.92 $18,540 4.3 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 80 $8.89 $9.61 $20,000 4.2 %
 
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 6,600 $11.74 $13.45 $27,980 2.6 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 100 $15.62 $17.09 $35,540 4.2 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 140 $22.71 $23.27 $48,400 3.3 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 380 $14.73 $14.58 $30,320 2.3 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 380 $8.63 $9.70 $20,170 5.7 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,050 $18.87 $18.29 $38,050 3.8 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 530 $11.34 $12.49 $25,980 5.8 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 50 $8.32 $8.32 $17,300 2.9 %
53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 80 $8.78 $9.71 $20,200 6.7 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 110 $9.26 $10.59 $22,030 4.7 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 40 $13.43 $13.70 $28,500 7.2 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 30 $29.56 $29.09 $60,510 2.6 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 640 $12.03 $12.43 $25,850 3.1 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 270 $8.91 $9.92 $20,640 4.3 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,420 $9.96 $11.16 $23,210 2.9 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 130 $9.37 $10.05 $20,900 8.1 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 810 $9.56 $10.45 $21,740 2.6 %

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