May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

New Bedford, MA



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 New Bedford, MA, a metropolitan statistical area in Massachusetts.

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 New Bedford, MA (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 65,420 $13.78 $17.45 $36,290 1.9 %
 
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 2,940 $33.98 $39.08 $81,280 2.4 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 460 $54.48 $59.62 $124,000 4.7 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 670 $32.56 $36.09 $75,060 3.2 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 50 (8) (8) (8) (8)
11-2022 Sales Managers 150 $41.73 $50.90 $105,860 8.1 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 100 $30.13 $27.66 $57,530 6.0 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 50 $41.24 $45.23 $94,070 7.6 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 250 $34.21 $35.21 $73,230 4.5 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 120 $33.78 $37.03 $77,030 5.0 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 60 (8) (8) (8) (8)
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 30 $36.21 $35.97 $74,810 9.8 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 40 $33.45 $36.48 $75,870 5.0 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 40 $17.99 $20.12 $41,850 15.7 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 120 (4) (4) $79,150 4.9 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 50 $44.05 $47.62 $99,050 5.7 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 150 $22.78 $23.76 $49,420 5.1 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 100 $30.16 $32.03 $66,630 5.1 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 180 $19.99 $21.32 $44,340 5.0 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 90 $37.35 $36.32 $75,550 6.7 %
 
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 1,230 $25.42 $27.31 $56,800 2.8 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 50 $26.46 $27.99 $58,210 8.2 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 80 $24.11 $24.10 $50,130 3.7 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 30 $31.61 $30.35 $63,130 4.2 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 100 $26.90 $28.52 $59,330 7.6 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 50 $23.51 $22.78 $47,380 4.4 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 40 $23.63 $25.69 $53,440 4.9 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 30 $25.06 $23.49 $48,850 6.8 %
13-1111 Management Analysts (8) $26.18 $34.52 $71,800 23.2 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 120 $23.95 $24.50 $50,950 6.4 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 280 $24.35 $24.40 $50,750 4.9 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 40 $30.08 $33.07 $68,780 5.4 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 40 $30.79 $31.08 $64,650 9.0 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 80 $27.04 $31.67 $65,860 7.8 %
 
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 290 $29.67 $29.41 $61,180 3.5 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 40 $40.29 $38.54 $80,160 3.8 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 80 $17.63 $19.63 $40,830 5.1 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 60 $30.93 $33.51 $69,710 6.5 %
 
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 540 $29.80 $31.47 $65,470 4.2 %
17-1022 Surveyors (8) $24.71 $24.44 $50,840 3.9 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 40 $26.96 $30.11 $62,620 12.3 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 40 $33.48 $35.57 $73,980 5.9 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 60 $27.46 $26.72 $55,580 6.2 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 60 $32.58 $32.58 $67,760 3.3 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other (8) $42.26 $40.33 $83,890 4.5 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 40 $18.58 $18.70 $38,900 5.2 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 400 $24.94 $26.25 $54,610 4.9 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 80 $27.11 $30.38 $63,180 9.5 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 130 $27.74 $28.62 $59,530 2.9 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 50 $18.17 $19.36 $40,270 4.6 %
 
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 1,710 $14.59 $17.55 $36,500 5.6 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors (8) $18.32 $19.35 $40,240 2.0 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 110 $22.62 $22.64 $47,090 10.9 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 170 $14.00 $15.93 $33,140 10.0 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 80 $17.02 $18.85 $39,210 10.5 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 240 $25.59 $24.47 $50,890 5.4 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 100 $16.92 $17.59 $36,580 4.5 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 170 $11.95 $16.57 $34,460 7.8 %
21-1091 Health Educators 30 $15.92 $16.62 $34,580 6.1 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 90 $26.90 $26.43 $54,970 1.8 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 580 $11.95 $12.72 $26,450 5.0 %
 
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 (8) $30.24 $40.88 $85,020 13.7 %
23-1011 Lawyers (8) $43.47 $55.33 $115,080 24.5 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants (8) $20.57 $20.66 $42,970 3.3 %
 
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 5,080 $23.47 $22.93 $47,690 6.4 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 530 $10.93 $11.71 $24,360 5.1 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 140 (4) (4) $49,860 2.3 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 830 (4) (4) $51,830 7.1 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 970 (4) (4) $54,020 5.2 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 680 (4) (4) $51,950 4.4 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 210 (4) (4) $57,450 4.6 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 120 (4) (4) $54,220 2.6 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 100 (4) (4) $60,200 3.0 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 90 $11.81 $12.43 $25,860 4.2 %
25-4021 Librarians 80 $26.92 $27.34 $56,870 3.4 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 60 $12.73 $12.68 $26,380 4.2 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 680 (4) (4) $24,110 5.0 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 580 $17.91 $19.66 $40,900 6.5 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 40 $11.93 $12.22 $25,410 6.9 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 90 $18.69 $21.74 $45,220 9.8 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 30 $12.64 $12.52 $26,040 5.3 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 50 $19.53 $20.38 $42,390 4.3 %
27-3041 Editors 50 $22.13 $25.79 $53,630 6.7 %
 
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 3,830 $22.76 $26.04 $54,150 3.1 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 30 $59.16 $59.47 $123,690 10.0 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 100 $16.49 $16.86 $35,070 3.6 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 90 $43.06 $43.54 $90,570 2.7 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 70 (5) $74.64 $155,260 13.8 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,350 $23.86 $25.22 $52,460 1.5 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 40 $29.78 $29.41 $61,160 2.4 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 110 $28.56 $29.50 $61,370 4.4 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 40 $29.75 $31.96 $66,480 5.0 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 50 $34.70 $44.15 $91,840 14.8 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 70 (8) (8) (8) (8)
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 110 $30.19 $30.52 $63,490 6.9 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 160 $13.47 $13.93 $28,970 3.8 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 170 $10.76 $11.75 $24,440 3.6 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (8) $11.07 $11.97 $24,900 3.8 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 590 $21.78 $22.17 $46,110 1.9 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 250 $10.20 $11.44 $23,800 9.4 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 30 $17.35 $17.94 $37,310 8.6 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 2,990 $11.80 $12.67 $26,360 2.5 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 620 $10.91 $11.19 $23,280 2.4 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,390 $11.23 $11.64 $24,210 2.9 %
31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 80 $12.32 $12.36 $25,710 5.7 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 80 $20.81 $20.60 $42,850 2.6 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides (8) $13.32 $13.55 $28,180 3.5 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 200 $14.71 $15.17 $31,550 8.7 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 310 $12.77 $13.19 $27,440 6.0 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 90 $18.89 $17.85 $37,130 4.8 %
 
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 1,630 $17.95 $19.12 $39,780 4.7 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 40 $38.94 $38.29 $79,650 2.8 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 430 $18.28 $18.23 $37,920 5.1 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 30 $27.14 $28.49 $59,260 7.6 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 310 $25.35 $24.89 $51,780 2.7 %
33-9032 Security Guards 200 $10.79 $11.50 $23,910 3.5 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (8) $10.66 $10.65 $22,160 3.5 %
 
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 6,690 $8.91 $9.90 $20,590 1.3 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 390 $13.92 $15.04 $31,280 4.1 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 150 $7.93 $8.21 $17,080 3.2 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 170 $12.11 $12.45 $25,900 3.0 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 310 $12.29 $12.77 $26,560 3.8 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (8) $9.85 $9.77 $20,330 3.6 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 570 $9.76 $10.32 $21,470 2.6 %
35-3011 Bartenders 560 $8.59 $9.30 $19,340 3.0 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,420 $8.34 $8.82 $18,340 2.8 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 760 $7.92 $8.20 $17,060 4.0 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,240 $9.65 $9.93 $20,660 3.0 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 160 $7.96 $8.10 $16,840 2.8 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 430 $8.29 $8.45 $17,580 2.2 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 160 $9.57 $9.56 $19,890 2.4 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 1,830 $11.62 $12.95 $26,940 3.8 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 70 $15.89 $16.84 $35,020 8.3 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 50 $23.36 $24.94 $51,880 8.1 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 760 $11.28 $12.28 $25,540 3.4 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 390 $9.95 $10.29 $21,410 4.3 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 450 $12.26 $14.45 $30,060 10.1 %
 
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 1,100 $9.98 $11.16 $23,220 3.9 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 70 $15.99 $15.87 $33,000 3.5 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 210 $8.52 $9.62 $20,000 10.9 %
39-5092 Manicurists and Pedicurists 30 $8.57 $9.21 $19,160 5.6 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 200 $8.58 $9.10 $18,930 4.8 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides (8) $10.60 $10.96 $22,790 3.3 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors (8) $10.74 $15.20 $31,610 16.7 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 120 $9.69 $11.37 $23,640 5.9 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 7,380 $10.30 $14.59 $30,350 3.8 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 690 $17.63 $18.50 $38,480 3.0 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 90 $24.51 $24.49 $50,940 4.7 %
41-2011 Cashiers 1,970 $8.40 $9.02 $18,770 1.5 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 270 $12.47 $13.05 $27,150 8.3 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 110 $13.71 $15.12 $31,450 7.8 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,800 $9.19 $10.60 $22,060 2.7 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 30 $20.24 $21.60 $44,930 25.4 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 120 $23.67 $25.90 $53,880 25.5 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 100 $15.36 $20.15 $41,900 13.2 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 360 (8) (8) (8) (8)
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 510 $25.06 $27.37 $56,920 3.3 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 60 $10.26 $10.69 $22,240 3.8 %
41-9031 Sales Engineers 80 $32.61 $33.19 $69,040 5.8 %
41-9041 Telemarketers (8) $11.69 $15.47 $32,180 9.7 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 50 $16.44 $21.22 $44,130 10.6 %
 
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 10,270 $13.63 $14.55 $30,270 1.4 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 710 $19.35 $21.01 $43,700 3.0 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 80 $10.77 $11.02 $22,920 3.0 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 140 $14.83 $15.43 $32,100 3.6 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 260 $14.18 $13.97 $29,060 2.2 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 980 $14.08 $14.42 $30,000 1.5 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 90 $17.34 $19.68 $40,930 3.7 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 40 $15.43 $14.98 $31,160 2.2 %
43-3071 Tellers 460 $12.14 $12.10 $25,160 1.6 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 670 $12.11 $13.70 $28,490 3.0 %
43-4071 File Clerks 90 $9.89 $10.63 $22,110 5.7 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 70 $11.95 $13.18 $27,420 14.7 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 60 $16.20 $18.48 $38,440 15.1 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 70 $15.03 $15.66 $32,570 4.8 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 240 $11.84 $12.78 $26,590 5.2 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 40 $15.74 $15.41 $32,060 2.3 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 550 $11.09 $11.40 $23,710 2.3 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 60 $13.69 $13.87 $28,860 5.2 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 110 $13.45 $14.97 $31,130 5.2 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 50 $21.44 $21.00 $43,690 2.2 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 210 $21.55 $21.25 $44,200 2.4 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 40 $17.92 $17.50 $36,410 2.7 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 140 $15.82 $16.12 $33,530 2.1 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 770 $12.29 $13.30 $27,660 4.3 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 930 $9.40 $10.64 $22,120 1.9 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (8) $13.08 $14.09 $29,300 4.0 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 450 $19.28 $19.47 $40,510 1.5 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 160 $16.29 $15.87 $33,010 3.8 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 300 $14.72 $14.82 $30,820 3.5 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 730 $13.39 $13.55 $28,170 2.2 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 70 $11.53 $11.67 $24,270 3.1 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 140 $15.73 $15.63 $32,510 8.0 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 890 $13.12 $13.70 $28,510 2.3 %
 
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 3,070 $20.64 $22.53 $46,850 3.5 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 280 $28.07 $34.19 $71,110 13.9 %
47-2031 Carpenters 840 $20.58 $21.19 $44,080 4.6 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers (8) $16.25 $16.47 $34,260 4.6 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 380 $15.19 $16.31 $33,920 6.1 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 180 $23.29 $23.81 $49,530 5.3 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 50 $21.51 $21.28 $44,270 5.4 %
47-2111 Electricians 150 $25.37 $24.41 $50,770 3.9 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 80 $16.64 $17.68 $36,780 7.5 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 190 $20.91 $22.51 $46,810 8.5 %
47-2161 Plasterers and Stucco Masons 40 $20.64 $20.95 $43,580 4.7 %
47-2181 Roofers 50 $13.46 $15.97 $33,210 18.1 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters (8) $13.00 $13.73 $28,550 9.7 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 60 $13.14 $13.45 $27,980 10.7 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 70 $20.47 $22.57 $46,940 18.1 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 40 $17.05 $16.99 $35,340 3.5 %
 
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 2,080 $18.24 $19.58 $40,730 2.6 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 200 $23.93 $25.19 $52,390 4.2 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 50 $33.24 $31.77 $66,080 6.3 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 30 $22.52 $23.24 $48,330 3.2 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 70 $14.40 $17.22 $35,810 27.2 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 300 $16.34 $18.19 $37,840 4.6 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 110 $19.22 $20.52 $42,690 4.4 %
49-3051 Motorboat Mechanics 70 $18.66 $18.37 $38,200 3.2 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (8) $8.94 $9.01 $18,730 4.7 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (8) $16.01 $16.51 $34,340 3.5 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 100 $18.01 $17.92 $37,260 3.3 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 400 $17.69 $18.50 $38,470 2.3 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 30 $13.43 $14.09 $29,300 4.9 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 40 $12.46 $12.76 $26,550 6.3 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 6,690 $11.65 $13.20 $27,460 2.3 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 370 $21.76 $23.45 $48,780 2.9 %
51-2021 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 130 $12.35 $12.18 $25,340 4.2 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 280 $10.53 $11.17 $23,230 3.6 %
51-3011 Bakers 60 $11.80 $12.94 $26,900 3.6 %
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 140 $12.02 $12.57 $26,140 3.7 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 350 $12.56 $12.65 $26,310 4.8 %
51-4041 Machinists 140 $19.17 $19.38 $40,300 3.8 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (8) $10.24 $10.49 $21,810 2.3 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 100 $18.70 $18.23 $37,920 2.8 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 100 $14.29 $15.73 $32,710 7.7 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 290 $8.13 $8.59 $17,870 3.5 %
51-6051 Sewers, Hand 50 $9.06 $9.35 $19,450 2.5 %
51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) $10.31 $10.31 $21,440 4.3 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 50 $21.07 $20.76 $43,170 6.4 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 60 $22.45 $22.09 $45,940 4.6 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $13.45 $14.40 $29,950 5.1 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $11.43 $12.82 $26,660 8.4 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $13.25 $13.02 $27,090 4.9 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 300 $12.90 $12.84 $26,700 5.9 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (8) $10.02 $10.71 $22,270 4.9 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 40 $17.26 $19.26 $40,060 8.3 %
51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 40 $9.56 $9.65 $20,060 3.9 %
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) $14.63 $15.07 $31,340 6.8 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 230 $10.01 $10.65 $22,150 4.4 %
 
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 4,440 $11.76 $13.55 $28,190 4.4 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 100 $22.48 $22.54 $46,880 3.7 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 80 $32.95 $31.47 $65,450 5.0 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 70 $12.53 $12.45 $25,890 3.2 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 130 $13.48 $14.53 $30,230 8.2 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 610 $16.68 $17.73 $36,870 2.8 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 600 $12.48 $13.81 $28,730 7.6 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 100 $9.94 $9.92 $20,640 2.2 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 300 $12.53 $13.48 $28,040 3.3 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 120 $10.91 $11.20 $23,290 6.8 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,250 $9.47 $10.58 $22,000 7.2 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 60 $12.85 $13.35 $27,770 7.7 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 470 $8.67 $9.20 $19,130 2.3 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 80 $18.74 $18.90 $39,300 5.2 %

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