May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Yakima, 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 Yakima, 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 Yakima, 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 79,900 $13.66 $16.48 $34,280 1.5 %
 
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 1,610 $38.39 $41.26 $85,830 1.6 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 440 $41.34 $47.30 $98,370 2.9 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 70 $40.21 $43.20 $89,850 5.8 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 70 $42.73 $40.39 $84,000 5.8 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 120 $37.36 $37.12 $77,220 4.3 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 110 $34.33 $40.53 $84,300 5.9 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 60 $31.51 $34.79 $72,360 5.0 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 40 $35.66 $40.59 $84,430 12.3 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 220 (4) (4) $81,650 2.4 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 80 $47.97 $52.52 $109,240 6.1 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (8) $25.05 $24.54 $51,030 3.9 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 50 $35.89 $37.57 $78,140 4.8 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 50 $39.48 $39.23 $81,600 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 1,730 $22.79 $24.58 $51,120 2.3 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 60 $18.32 $19.99 $41,570 7.5 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 80 $21.11 $22.25 $46,280 2.6 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 50 $24.99 $25.40 $52,830 5.1 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 80 $22.57 $23.14 $48,130 5.4 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 110 $21.68 $25.10 $52,210 5.4 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 30 $22.46 $21.53 $44,790 5.4 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 120 $24.46 $25.66 $53,370 6.7 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 270 $24.74 $25.49 $53,020 4.2 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 480 $22.27 $24.14 $50,220 4.6 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 140 $26.29 $31.72 $65,980 10.6 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 30 $20.12 $20.95 $43,580 2.3 %
 
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 520 $23.94 $24.99 $51,990 2.9 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 40 $28.99 $26.92 $55,990 4.9 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 50 $29.50 $30.18 $62,770 4.6 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 200 $17.83 $17.61 $36,620 3.1 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 50 $36.39 $35.27 $73,370 3.1 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 70 $26.81 $27.99 $58,210 2.9 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 30 $24.89 $26.89 $55,920 6.1 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 30 $26.51 $24.93 $51,860 6.0 %
 
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 760 $26.61 $27.38 $56,950 3.8 %
17-1022 Surveyors 40 $22.34 $23.08 $48,010 4.0 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 210 $28.64 $29.64 $61,650 2.4 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 40 $30.87 $28.57 $59,440 4.9 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 50 $26.57 $26.18 $54,460 3.7 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 40 $17.67 $19.54 $40,650 6.3 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 60 $20.96 $20.33 $42,280 3.3 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 40 $26.25 $25.63 $53,310 5.3 %
 
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 690 $23.20 $23.39 $48,640 2.4 %
19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 30 $29.32 $30.83 $64,120 1.9 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 140 $23.11 $23.56 $49,010 4.4 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 30 $29.08 $27.58 $57,370 4.9 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 50 $26.58 $26.19 $54,470 2.5 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 50 $26.50 $26.09 $54,270 5.8 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 60 $15.39 $16.20 $33,690 2.1 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 2,520 $17.15 $17.46 $36,310 3.3 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 220 $13.96 $15.68 $32,610 1.8 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 230 $22.57 $22.97 $47,780 2.1 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 180 $17.52 $19.32 $40,180 1.9 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 470 $15.82 $16.54 $34,410 4.0 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers (8) $17.19 $18.53 $38,540 10.5 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 120 $22.07 $22.39 $46,580 2.8 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 200 $23.02 $23.50 $48,870 4.1 %
21-1091 Health Educators 90 $17.33 $18.48 $38,440 2.7 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 80 $22.54 $22.67 $47,160 3.0 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 480 $10.00 $10.48 $21,800 3.2 %
 
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 440 $19.85 $25.90 $53,880 6.4 %
23-1011 Lawyers 160 $36.71 $38.82 $80,740 5.6 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 190 $13.47 $14.27 $29,690 7.5 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 30 $15.90 $17.02 $35,410 3.7 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 6,140 $17.21 $18.94 $39,400 1.6 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (8) $13.12 $13.00 $27,050 4.7 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 170 (4) (4) $44,460 2.1 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,140 (4) (4) $47,040 3.8 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 700 (4) (4) $47,790 2.3 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 590 (4) (4) $46,840 3.2 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 130 (4) (4) $50,420 1.4 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 100 (4) (4) $46,160 3.6 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 70 (4) (4) $46,930 1.7 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 50 (4) (4) $47,500 1.5 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 50 $14.14 $17.21 $35,790 8.9 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 710 (4) (4) $33,550 2.0 %
25-4021 Librarians 80 $26.22 $25.64 $53,340 1.5 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 30 $15.42 $20.51 $42,660 18.6 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 50 $25.59 $27.99 $58,210 6.8 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,350 (4) (4) $25,000 1.8 %
 
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 950 $14.62 $17.43 $36,250 3.6 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 100 $10.78 $11.17 $23,240 3.8 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 40 $15.59 $16.18 $33,650 7.5 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 40 $11.76 $12.66 $26,330 4.1 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 230 (4) (4) $38,550 10.9 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 70 $12.19 $12.91 $26,850 5.2 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 40 $14.39 $16.07 $33,420 7.0 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 50 $26.29 $26.07 $54,220 10.7 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 60 $13.86 $17.09 $35,560 13.5 %
 
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 4,570 $25.69 $30.31 $63,050 4.5 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 40 (5) $76.80 $159,740 17.6 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 140 $45.28 $43.47 $90,420 3.0 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (8) $55.95 $51.60 $107,330 7.0 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 70 (5) $83.12 $172,880 9.9 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 80 $35.19 $36.05 $74,980 4.3 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,880 $26.32 $28.05 $58,340 4.1 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 50 $31.66 $31.71 $65,960 2.9 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 140 $30.86 $33.20 $69,060 4.6 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 60 $28.19 $28.37 $59,000 2.4 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 30 $27.03 $27.87 $57,960 5.4 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 60 $25.66 $25.86 $53,780 2.9 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 30 $17.87 $17.81 $37,040 2.4 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 150 $37.23 $36.30 $75,510 6.4 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 30 $26.82 $27.17 $56,520 2.2 %
29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists (8) $33.13 $33.01 $68,670 5.4 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 100 $22.78 $24.07 $50,070 3.8 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 150 $15.40 $15.26 $31,750 1.3 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 50 $19.23 $19.58 $40,720 4.9 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 420 $17.86 $17.99 $37,410 1.5 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 280 $11.98 $12.54 $26,080 4.0 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 60 $19.47 $21.51 $44,740 9.3 %
 
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 2,210 $10.68 $11.60 $24,130 1.9 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 250 $8.47 $8.67 $18,040 2.0 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 970 $9.92 $10.16 $21,130 2.0 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 60 $19.02 $19.63 $40,820 4.8 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides (8) $10.10 $9.98 $20,760 3.3 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 190 $12.79 $13.32 $27,700 5.2 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 310 $12.26 $12.40 $25,800 3.4 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 50 $12.29 $13.81 $28,730 7.0 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 60 $16.50 $17.26 $35,890 5.4 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 50 $11.32 $13.04 $27,130 4.8 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 40 $10.62 $10.54 $21,920 6.6 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 150 $12.74 $13.10 $27,240 2.3 %
 
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 1,330 $18.01 $19.32 $40,190 5.7 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 50 $32.45 $33.35 $69,370 3.1 %
33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers (8) $34.19 $34.91 $72,620 4.0 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters (8) $25.00 $24.62 $51,210 3.7 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 50 $29.26 $28.81 $59,920 3.5 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 190 $26.70 $25.97 $54,020 4.2 %
33-9032 Security Guards 390 $10.72 $12.29 $25,560 4.6 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 40 $12.59 $13.20 $27,460 4.6 %
 
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 6,650 $8.74 $9.91 $20,620 1.4 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 60 $18.02 $22.14 $46,050 15.6 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 370 $15.38 $15.89 $33,050 2.4 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 270 $8.28 $8.48 $17,640 2.3 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 220 $10.36 $10.89 $22,640 2.6 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 480 $10.53 $10.89 $22,650 2.5 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 50 $8.41 $9.05 $18,830 3.7 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 270 $8.87 $9.53 $19,830 1.5 %
35-3011 Bartenders 220 $9.79 $10.29 $21,390 5.6 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,200 $8.47 $9.00 $18,720 1.5 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 370 $8.51 $9.18 $19,100 3.3 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,140 $8.82 $10.06 $20,920 4.2 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (8) $8.61 $8.86 $18,440 2.8 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 210 $8.46 $8.90 $18,520 2.8 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 380 $8.43 $8.58 $17,840 2.0 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 180 $8.57 $8.95 $18,610 2.8 %
 
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 2,860 $10.16 $11.30 $23,510 2.2 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 90 $16.28 $17.47 $36,330 4.1 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 30 $23.85 $22.64 $47,090 5.5 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,460 $11.34 $11.66 $24,240 2.2 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 710 $8.53 $8.93 $18,570 2.3 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 500 $10.81 $11.71 $24,360 4.2 %
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 30 $11.60 $12.85 $26,720 10.3 %
 
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 2,330 $9.34 $11.50 $23,910 3.7 %
39-1011 Gaming Supervisors (8) $19.56 $20.10 $41,800 2.4 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 90 $18.23 $19.94 $41,470 7.6 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 80 $10.40 $10.43 $21,690 4.6 %
39-3011 Gaming Dealers 330 $13.13 $13.35 $27,760 9.5 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 170 $8.31 $8.79 $18,280 3.8 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 640 $8.37 $8.56 $17,800 2.6 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 190 $9.59 $9.80 $20,380 1.8 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 110 $15.93 $17.80 $37,020 10.3 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 80 $10.43 $12.82 $26,670 11.8 %
 
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 8,090 $11.35 $16.21 $33,720 4.1 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 590 $18.31 $22.89 $47,610 6.1 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 170 $31.50 $34.62 $72,010 9.7 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,450 $9.05 $10.05 $20,900 1.8 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 460 $11.35 $12.97 $26,980 6.0 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 180 $13.29 $13.85 $28,800 4.3 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,380 $10.67 $13.48 $28,030 4.7 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 110 $22.29 $25.58 $53,220 7.1 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 240 (8) (8) (8) (8)
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 140 $15.81 $19.44 $40,440 9.8 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 50 $22.62 $29.97 $62,330 17.8 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 770 $24.53 $25.36 $52,750 3.4 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 60 $8.63 $8.90 $18,510 3.0 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 190 $8.70 $9.31 $19,370 3.7 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 90 $18.21 $22.58 $46,970 8.6 %
 
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 11,580 $13.71 $14.59 $30,340 1.4 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 690 $21.30 $23.00 $47,840 2.8 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 70 $11.79 $12.06 $25,080 2.6 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 160 $16.88 $16.50 $34,320 7.3 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 450 $14.94 $14.89 $30,960 3.1 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,470 $14.52 $14.63 $30,430 1.9 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 190 $14.55 $14.87 $30,930 2.1 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks (8) $18.92 $17.65 $36,710 9.1 %
43-3071 Tellers 280 $10.56 $10.86 $22,600 4.3 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 120 $16.81 $16.95 $35,260 2.8 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 430 $14.63 $14.91 $31,020 2.6 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 210 $19.88 $19.18 $39,890 3.0 %
43-4071 File Clerks 80 $11.20 $11.15 $23,190 6.2 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 80 $13.85 $14.41 $29,970 6.3 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 60 $11.74 $12.50 $26,000 4.0 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 80 $13.06 $14.34 $29,820 5.2 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (8) $12.70 $12.77 $26,550 4.4 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 110 $11.41 $12.66 $26,340 3.5 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 130 $15.84 $16.19 $33,680 3.1 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 640 $10.45 $10.68 $22,220 1.5 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 60 $13.95 $14.14 $29,410 3.5 %
43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 30 $22.84 $22.56 $46,920 8.2 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 40 $17.26 $16.96 $35,270 3.1 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 120 $20.03 $19.91 $41,420 6.6 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 30 $21.42 $20.98 $43,650 (8)
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 200 $21.14 $21.00 $43,680 (8)
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 70 $20.73 $19.69 $40,950 (8)
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 110 $19.04 $19.02 $39,560 3.2 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 380 $12.44 $13.28 $27,620 2.4 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 730 $10.59 $11.55 $24,030 2.4 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (8) $13.82 $14.36 $29,860 4.6 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 220 $20.21 $20.11 $41,820 3.4 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 590 $15.11 $15.23 $31,680 3.1 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 830 $14.26 $14.31 $29,750 1.8 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 90 $15.14 $15.10 $31,400 7.0 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 70 $11.76 $12.11 $25,180 4.4 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 30 $12.62 $12.54 $26,080 2.2 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,980 $11.75 $12.37 $25,740 2.1 %
 
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 2,250 $10.14 $11.86 $24,660 4.0 %
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 100 $19.87 $20.16 $41,930 5.7 %
45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors 160 $17.47 $18.79 $39,090 5.7 %
45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 990 $8.72 $9.27 $19,280 2.5 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 540 $9.65 $10.32 $21,470 5.6 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals (8) $11.05 $11.08 $23,040 4.8 %
45-2099 Agricultural Workers, All Other (8) $15.14 $15.33 $31,880 2.6 %
45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators (8) $20.11 $19.29 $40,130 5.5 %
45-4029 Logging Workers, All Other 40 $19.07 $19.15 $39,830 12.2 %
 
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 3,180 $17.72 $18.41 $38,290 2.6 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 190 $25.70 $26.17 $54,420 3.3 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 30 $19.87 $19.93 $41,440 13.6 %
47-2031 Carpenters 370 $17.83 $17.92 $37,260 8.0 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers (8) $15.88 $16.21 $33,730 2.8 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 400 $13.52 $14.21 $29,560 4.6 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 280 $19.91 $20.48 $42,590 6.1 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 130 $16.72 $16.86 $35,070 10.1 %
47-2082 Tapers 120 $18.17 $16.27 $33,850 21.8 %
47-2111 Electricians 200 $23.27 $23.64 $49,180 3.4 %
47-2121 Glaziers (8) $16.68 $15.33 $31,880 6.6 %
47-2131 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 50 $11.84 $11.82 $24,590 4.8 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 150 $16.57 $16.57 $34,470 7.4 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 270 $24.01 $23.28 $48,420 9.8 %
47-2181 Roofers 120 $17.82 $17.12 $35,610 5.7 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 60 $23.36 $23.39 $48,650 4.9 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 150 $20.02 $20.35 $42,330 7.6 %
 
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 3,570 $16.96 $17.65 $36,710 1.6 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 260 $25.70 $26.06 $54,210 2.0 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 40 $17.65 $22.17 $46,100 16.5 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 40 $22.11 $20.81 $43,280 6.0 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 40 $26.63 $26.06 $54,200 3.4 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 90 $17.58 $17.96 $37,350 4.0 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 270 $16.47 $17.91 $37,250 6.1 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 160 $16.71 $16.88 $35,110 2.8 %
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 60 $15.36 $15.54 $32,320 5.0 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 120 $19.59 $20.02 $41,640 5.0 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 160 $13.06 $13.46 $27,990 4.4 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 80 $21.46 $20.88 $43,430 2.5 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 270 $20.09 $20.08 $41,760 2.3 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,080 $16.29 $16.02 $33,310 2.4 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 50 $13.10 $14.37 $29,890 5.1 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (8) $16.98 $17.73 $36,890 7.4 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 70 $17.48 $16.91 $35,170 2.9 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 70 $11.50 $12.61 $26,230 5.6 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other (8) $14.21 $14.24 $29,610 4.1 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 7,040 $11.88 $13.66 $28,420 2.5 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 420 $21.00 $21.84 $45,420 1.9 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 110 $16.00 $15.60 $32,460 4.4 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 700 $10.89 $11.73 $24,400 1.5 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other (8) $10.22 $11.76 $24,460 9.3 %
51-3011 Bakers 60 $14.13 $14.23 $29,600 5.2 %
51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 80 $10.69 $11.46 $23,830 10.1 %
51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 90 $13.06 $13.40 $27,870 2.4 %
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (8) $13.51 $13.69 $28,470 2.6 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 190 $12.35 $12.75 $26,530 3.1 %
51-4041 Machinists 150 $16.45 $17.10 $35,560 3.5 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 120 $13.19 $14.14 $29,410 2.2 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 30 $12.66 $13.24 $27,540 6.8 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 120 $16.57 $17.01 $35,380 4.7 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 160 $8.95 $9.79 $20,360 5.5 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators (8) $8.87 $8.92 $18,560 4.7 %
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 170 $8.96 $9.46 $19,680 3.7 %
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing (8) $13.61 $15.97 $33,210 2.7 %
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 140 (8) (8) (8) (8)
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $11.19 $12.47 $25,940 5.1 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 300 $11.01 $11.97 $24,890 3.2 %
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians (8) $24.43 $21.35 $44,410 5.0 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 850 $11.26 $12.29 $25,560 7.1 %
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 $16.90 $16.92 $35,200 6.2 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 500 $11.35 $11.15 $23,190 4.3 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 8,850 $11.00 $12.44 $25,870 1.6 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 180 $18.92 $19.75 $41,080 3.7 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 170 $22.13 $23.71 $49,310 3.7 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 340 $14.77 $14.57 $30,310 2.5 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 390 $10.85 $12.81 $26,650 13.1 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,420 $13.90 $15.36 $31,940 3.7 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 500 $11.65 $12.48 $25,960 4.5 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 40 $9.43 $9.97 $20,740 8.3 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants (8) $8.72 $9.36 $19,470 3.8 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,090 $11.17 $12.83 $26,690 2.2 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 290 $9.34 $10.00 $20,800 3.8 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,480 $10.09 $10.57 $21,980 1.5 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 170 $10.09 $11.35 $23,600 5.9 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 2,440 $8.87 $10.02 $20,830 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