May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Anchorage, AK


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 Anchorage, AK, a metropolitan statistical area in Alaska.

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 Anchorage, AK (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 163,660 $17.81 $21.68 $45,100 1.0 %
 
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 13,200 $33.50 $36.98 $76,920 1.5 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 950 $59.36 $61.01 $126,900 2.9 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 4,270 $33.38 $37.80 $78,620 2.1 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 70 (8) (8) (8) (8)
11-2021 Marketing Managers 260 $33.10 $34.50 $71,770 4.3 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 700 $27.26 $32.03 $66,630 4.9 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 110 $26.41 $29.24 $60,810 3.3 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 940 $25.89 $26.62 $55,370 3.8 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 330 $39.27 $39.63 $82,430 2.6 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 770 $36.91 $38.81 $80,710 4.3 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 60 $31.51 $34.30 $71,350 3.6 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 50 $38.75 $37.62 $78,260 2.8 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 120 $34.92 $35.31 $73,450 3.0 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 30 $26.04 $31.51 $65,550 9.1 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 110 $33.60 $34.53 $71,820 4.5 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 330 $31.83 $32.37 $67,340 4.0 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 600 $38.99 $39.97 $83,140 3.2 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 40 $22.89 $20.95 $43,580 7.5 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 60 $33.03 $38.69 $80,480 3.6 %
11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 50 $27.94 $30.96 $64,390 5.9 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 320 $49.48 $50.37 $104,780 2.7 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 490 $15.79 $17.60 $36,610 6.3 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 100 $18.52 $19.58 $40,720 6.1 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 340 $39.94 $44.04 $91,610 4.5 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 230 $40.84 $41.78 $86,910 4.6 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 280 $30.04 $31.14 $64,780 8.9 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 300 $22.29 $23.63 $49,140 3.2 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 1,010 $32.50 $33.99 $70,710 3.3 %
 
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 6,200 $27.86 $29.64 $61,650 1.8 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 130 $20.07 $21.84 $45,420 5.8 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 290 $28.30 $28.66 $59,600 3.0 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 290 $29.40 $30.52 $63,480 5.6 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 670 $21.79 $22.58 $46,960 3.0 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 260 $27.50 $30.17 $62,760 4.4 %
13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 30 $23.90 $25.69 $53,420 2.7 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 110 $23.19 $24.13 $50,190 3.1 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 80 $22.56 $23.60 $49,080 3.3 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 130 $23.62 $25.27 $52,570 2.9 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 270 $28.42 $30.03 $62,450 2.7 %
13-1081 Logisticians 110 $29.51 $30.95 $64,370 2.3 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 340 $33.79 $36.25 $75,400 5.9 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,450 $32.13 $33.28 $69,220 3.4 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 930 $26.07 $27.14 $56,440 1.8 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 90 $27.43 $29.74 $61,870 5.8 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 140 $30.90 $31.24 $64,980 2.4 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 40 $27.47 $32.94 $68,520 10.8 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 90 $33.30 $37.58 $78,170 16.1 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters (8) $31.78 $33.44 $69,560 7.1 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 280 $34.12 $38.03 $79,110 5.6 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 60 $30.84 $32.15 $66,870 2.0 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 230 $23.73 $25.06 $52,120 4.7 %
 
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 2,510 $30.30 $30.92 $64,320 2.2 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 410 $30.56 $31.08 $64,650 2.4 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 140 $33.37 $34.35 $71,440 5.7 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 80 $41.54 $41.69 $86,720 4.2 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 530 $22.43 $22.43 $46,650 1.9 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 260 $35.26 $35.08 $72,970 1.8 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 80 $36.94 $36.18 $75,260 4.4 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 300 $30.43 $32.27 $67,130 3.1 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 250 $28.19 $28.36 $58,990 3.1 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 40 $23.83 $25.23 $52,480 2.6 %
 
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 4,290 $32.46 $33.44 $69,550 2.1 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 270 $33.99 $33.47 $69,630 9.6 %
17-1012 Landscape Architects 30 $33.20 $33.51 $69,700 3.3 %
17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 80 $25.00 $28.04 $58,330 4.3 %
17-1022 Surveyors 250 $27.40 $28.70 $59,690 4.2 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 770 $36.47 $36.90 $76,750 2.5 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 100 $45.07 $43.85 $91,200 2.2 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 100 $36.06 $35.66 $74,170 2.3 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 120 $36.51 $35.79 $74,450 4.8 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 50 (8) (8) (8) (8)
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 60 $38.43 $35.53 $73,900 12.3 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 200 $42.32 $41.60 $86,520 3.0 %
17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 60 $46.38 $44.77 $93,120 10.0 %
17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 160 $52.99 $52.28 $108,730 10.5 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 540 $37.34 $35.76 $74,390 2.8 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 280 $21.84 $23.13 $48,100 2.8 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 70 (8) (8) (8) (8)
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 70 (8) (8) (8) (8)
17-3019 Drafters, All Other 30 (8) (8) (8) (8)
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 360 $25.59 $25.74 $53,540 3.5 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 190 $30.24 $29.74 $61,860 2.1 %
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 40 $27.89 $27.18 $56,540 4.3 %
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 190 $26.78 $27.33 $56,850 3.0 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 180 $21.89 $21.88 $45,500 2.7 %
 
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 2,530 $26.52 $28.08 $58,410 3.7 %
19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 250 $23.58 $25.03 $52,070 1.4 %
19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 160 $32.34 $31.72 $65,980 2.5 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 60 $36.61 $39.41 $81,970 6.5 %
19-2031 Chemists 40 $34.28 $31.86 $66,260 10.9 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 230 $28.57 $30.67 $63,800 5.5 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 240 $41.71 $42.33 $88,050 3.7 %
19-2043 Hydrologists 40 $40.23 $38.99 $81,110 3.0 %
19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other 50 $39.17 $37.52 $78,030 2.0 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists (8) $28.07 $31.18 $64,850 11.9 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 90 $28.90 $29.38 $61,120 1.5 %
19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists 60 $30.35 $30.16 $62,730 6.5 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 80 (8) (8) (8) (8)
19-4021 Biological Technicians 170 $14.47 $15.69 $32,640 3.6 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 50 $15.22 $16.36 $34,020 8.5 %
19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians (8) $24.51 $23.25 $48,370 13.2 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 60 $16.83 $17.87 $37,170 7.3 %
19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 40 $26.13 $27.43 $57,060 2.0 %
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 80 $14.93 $15.58 $32,410 2.4 %
19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other (8) $22.42 $23.41 $48,690 2.7 %
 
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 2,560 $17.92 $19.43 $40,410 2.5 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 330 $21.62 $23.11 $48,060 6.1 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 110 $23.11 $24.16 $50,250 4.4 %
21-1019 Counselors, All Other 170 $18.42 $17.96 $37,360 2.3 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 370 $17.98 $19.23 $39,990 4.8 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 80 (8) (8) (8) (8)
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 160 $16.33 $16.83 $35,010 2.6 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 190 $20.29 $21.64 $45,020 2.5 %
21-1091 Health Educators 100 (8) (8) (8) (8)
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 130 $23.57 $23.83 $49,560 3.0 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 350 $14.48 $14.57 $30,310 2.2 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 130 (8) (8) (8) (8)
21-2011 Clergy 50 $17.63 $19.63 $40,830 4.8 %
 
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 1,460 $29.34 $33.49 $69,670 7.6 %
23-1011 Lawyers 650 $42.81 $46.94 $97,630 6.8 %
23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 40 $29.11 $30.35 $63,130 2.0 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 480 $21.75 $21.94 $45,630 4.3 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 180 (8) (8) (8) (8)
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 60 $21.74 $22.11 $46,000 2.6 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations (8) (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-1199 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 170 (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 500 $11.07 $12.29 $25,560 3.5 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 80 $18.27 $18.17 $37,800 12.8 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 100 $19.25 $18.84 $39,180 5.3 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 390 (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 270 (8) (8) (8) (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 1,930 $19.47 $22.33 $46,450 4.5 %
27-1019 Artists and Related Workers, All Other 80 (8) (8) (8) (8)
27-1023 Floral Designers 90 $12.98 $13.00 $27,030 3.0 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 180 $17.32 $19.14 $39,820 4.1 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 40 $11.38 $11.87 $24,690 4.9 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 80 (8) (8) (8) (8)
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 100 $16.54 $16.54 $34,410 3.7 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 130 $19.03 $21.04 $43,770 6.5 %
27-3041 Editors 140 $30.41 $29.86 $62,110 4.4 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 50 (8) (8) (8) (8)
27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 70 $20.21 $20.61 $42,870 2.0 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 170 (8) (8) (8) (8)
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 40 $15.77 $15.65 $32,560 3.2 %
27-4021 Photographers 120 $18.60 $19.50 $40,560 3.7 %
 
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 7,940 $31.10 $35.19 $73,190 3.0 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 180 (5) $77.23 $160,640 16.2 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 70 $26.10 $27.58 $57,360 4.2 %
29-1041 Optometrists 60 $67.19 $66.44 $138,200 4.6 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 230 $50.16 $47.04 $97,850 1.2 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 100 $66.75 $65.45 $136,140 8.5 %
29-1065 Pediatricians, General (8) (5) $78.67 $163,630 13.3 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 260 (5) $79.21 $164,760 8.9 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 80 $44.12 $43.96 $91,440 5.7 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 3,320 $32.16 $32.16 $66,880 2.0 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 100 $31.41 $31.74 $66,010 2.5 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 220 (8) (8) (8) (8)
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 140 $27.97 $28.23 $58,720 1.6 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 160 (8) (8) (8) (8)
29-1131 Veterinarians 90 $44.10 $45.61 $94,860 5.7 %
29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other 30 (8) (8) (8) (8)
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 110 $30.80 $29.37 $61,090 2.3 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 140 $20.37 $20.83 $43,330 2.2 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 210 $40.67 $38.45 $79,970 4.4 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 30 $38.14 $36.67 $76,260 2.0 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 200 $27.16 $27.59 $57,380 1.8 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 40 $22.15 $22.66 $47,130 6.6 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 300 $16.42 $16.31 $33,930 1.5 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 120 $22.88 $23.77 $49,450 2.9 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 90 $16.79 $16.78 $34,900 3.0 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 280 $21.15 $21.63 $44,990 2.1 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 300 $14.65 $15.32 $31,860 3.4 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 90 $16.65 $17.65 $36,700 6.3 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 230 (8) (8) (8) (8)
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 120 (8) (8) (8) (8)
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 170 (8) (8) (8) (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 3,510 $13.97 $14.84 $30,870 2.1 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 1,060 $12.32 $12.16 $25,290 2.4 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 800 $14.14 $14.35 $29,850 1.9 %
31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 170 $16.25 $16.77 $34,880 2.6 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 50 $18.71 $18.11 $37,660 8.1 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 440 (8) (8) (8) (8)
31-9092 Medical Assistants 430 $15.22 $15.51 $32,270 2.3 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 60 $19.64 $19.47 $40,500 2.1 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (8) $10.39 $10.75 $22,350 3.3 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 320 $15.67 $16.99 $35,350 3.3 %
 
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 5,370 $13.63 $18.38 $38,240 6.8 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 110 $38.87 $39.15 $81,440 2.2 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 50 $23.13 $28.84 $60,000 12.0 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 910 $14.37 $16.16 $33,620 4.6 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 130 $30.63 $32.47 $67,540 2.4 %
33-9032 Security Guards 1,090 $11.95 $12.66 $26,330 3.0 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 330 $11.43 $11.39 $23,680 5.6 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 700 (8) (8) (8) (8)
 
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 12,230 $9.06 $10.52 $21,870 2.0 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 290 $13.53 $15.84 $32,950 13.1 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 560 $14.32 $15.02 $31,240 2.5 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 420 $8.49 $8.67 $18,040 2.9 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 390 $14.70 $15.46 $32,160 1.6 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 920 $11.69 $13.85 $28,820 11.2 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 380 $12.31 $12.25 $25,480 7.1 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 1,010 $10.64 $10.90 $22,680 1.7 %
35-3011 Bartenders 630 $10.77 $11.38 $23,680 3.4 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,470 $8.10 $8.71 $18,110 1.9 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 1,050 $8.53 $9.15 $19,030 2.8 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,090 $8.10 $9.36 $19,470 5.3 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 30 (8) (8) (8) (8)
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 280 $8.59 $9.05 $18,820 2.6 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 910 $9.24 $9.76 $20,300 2.3 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 300 $8.73 $9.17 $19,070 2.4 %
35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other (8) $8.68 $9.80 $20,380 8.8 %
 
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 5,260 $11.18 $12.22 $25,420 2.1 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 200 $15.13 $16.39 $34,080 2.5 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 50 (8) (8) (8) (8)
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,910 $11.84 $12.70 $26,410 2.9 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,440 $10.11 $10.11 $21,030 1.4 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 590 $12.23 $12.57 $26,150 3.0 %
 
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 5,790 $12.99 $13.51 $28,090 2.6 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 130 $20.52 $20.85 $43,370 3.0 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 120 $10.53 $10.91 $22,680 5.0 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 80 (8) (8) (8) (8)
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 170 $8.30 $9.12 $18,970 4.7 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 450 $12.85 $13.31 $27,680 5.0 %
39-5094 Skin Care Specialists 30 (8) (8) (8) (8)
39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops 120 $8.43 $9.57 $19,900 4.2 %
39-6012 Concierges 50 $11.46 $12.74 $26,500 4.2 %
39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts 60 (8) (8) (8) (8)
39-9011 Child Care Workers 840 $9.52 $10.36 $21,540 4.5 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 2,450 $13.95 $13.60 $28,280 2.7 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 410 $16.61 $15.80 $32,870 2.8 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 220 $15.32 $15.85 $32,980 4.3 %
39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 40 (8) (8) (8) (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 15,600 $12.26 $15.76 $32,770 2.2 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,320 $17.04 $18.60 $38,680 2.3 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 170 (8) (8) (8) (8)
41-2011 Cashiers 3,460 $10.28 $11.02 $22,920 1.7 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 780 $9.96 $11.67 $24,280 5.0 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 250 $14.39 $15.48 $32,190 3.5 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 5,860 $11.08 $13.41 $27,880 2.9 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 110 $23.60 $30.30 $63,020 10.5 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 320 $19.93 $25.75 $53,550 22.2 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 210 $27.15 $34.53 $71,830 12.1 %
41-3041 Travel Agents 230 $13.36 $14.10 $29,330 7.4 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 330 (8) (8) (8) (8)
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 240 $26.37 $30.30 $63,030 6.7 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,300 $22.90 $25.28 $52,590 6.1 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 590 $12.05 $13.37 $27,810 7.6 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 130 $25.45 $25.09 $52,180 9.7 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 40 $8.57 $8.85 $18,420 2.5 %
41-9091 Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers 50 (8) (8) (8) (8)
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 130 $15.94 $16.55 $34,420 9.1 %
 
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 29,520 $15.94 $16.71 $34,760 1.0 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,750 $21.08 $22.65 $47,110 2.3 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 200 $13.21 $13.27 $27,600 2.0 %
43-2021 Telephone Operators (8) $14.24 $14.68 $30,520 3.9 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 540 $17.12 $17.57 $36,540 2.3 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 720 $16.62 $17.11 $35,590 1.8 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,620 $17.63 $18.12 $37,690 1.3 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 310 $19.15 $20.26 $42,140 3.4 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 160 $19.95 $20.27 $42,160 1.8 %
43-3071 Tellers 630 $11.34 $11.47 $23,860 3.5 %
43-4011 Brokerage Clerks 40 $18.35 $18.83 $39,160 2.1 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 80 $15.99 $16.96 $35,280 2.2 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,850 $15.33 $16.14 $33,570 2.3 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 290 $19.37 $19.75 $41,080 2.8 %
43-4071 File Clerks 300 $12.13 $12.37 $25,730 3.2 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 400 $10.18 $10.36 $21,540 1.7 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 210 $14.16 $14.23 $29,600 2.9 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 110 $15.18 $15.02 $31,230 2.1 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 310 $16.41 $17.06 $35,490 3.5 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 40 $15.89 $16.13 $33,560 3.2 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 210 $14.46 $15.37 $31,960 5.2 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 210 $18.08 $18.76 $39,010 2.0 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,700 $13.43 $13.55 $28,170 2.0 %
43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 560 $15.48 $16.66 $34,650 2.6 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 810 $17.94 $18.87 $39,250 2.6 %
43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 310 $17.54 $18.57 $38,610 3.8 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 110 $11.85 $13.51 $28,100 4.1 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 290 $19.09 $20.17 $41,960 4.0 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 140 $21.56 $21.16 $44,010 3.6 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 350 $21.67 $21.32 $44,350 4.2 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 280 $21.14 $20.16 $41,930 3.9 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 470 $20.29 $21.81 $45,370 5.9 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 840 $16.62 $16.92 $35,190 2.4 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 2,260 $12.61 $13.63 $28,360 2.4 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 60 $15.04 $14.98 $31,170 3.6 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,910 $17.69 $18.95 $39,410 1.8 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 360 $20.32 $20.95 $43,570 3.6 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 320 $14.11 $14.70 $30,570 4.0 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,630 $15.72 $16.03 $33,350 3.5 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 100 $18.45 $18.67 $38,840 4.5 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 290 $13.32 $14.08 $29,290 2.3 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 100 $16.04 $15.90 $33,070 2.5 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 140 $16.44 $17.01 $35,380 4.4 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 110 $12.11 $12.55 $26,090 4.1 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 3,930 $13.86 $14.53 $30,210 2.3 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 40 $16.55 $16.15 $33,600 3.9 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 1,060 $17.62 $18.00 $37,450 2.0 %
 
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 9,980 $26.11 $26.33 $54,770 1.9 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 700 $36.03 $37.77 $78,560 4.0 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons (8) $31.95 $30.37 $63,180 5.8 %
47-2031 Carpenters 1,630 $26.58 $26.66 $55,460 3.7 %
47-2041 Carpet Installers (8) $24.77 $20.38 $42,380 24.2 %
47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters (8) $33.24 $32.92 $68,470 4.4 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers (8) $26.79 $26.58 $55,300 8.7 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,760 $21.91 $21.92 $45,590 4.0 %
47-2072 Pile-Driver Operators (8) $29.04 $25.12 $52,260 3.7 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 990 $29.67 $29.03 $60,390 3.1 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (8) $23.66 $22.68 $47,170 8.9 %
47-2111 Electricians 1,150 $30.67 $29.79 $61,970 4.0 %
47-2131 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 100 (8) (8) (8) (8)
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 300 $17.89 $18.95 $39,410 6.8 %
47-2151 Pipelayers (8) $30.42 $26.49 $55,090 11.2 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 740 $27.05 $27.27 $56,730 4.2 %
47-2181 Roofers 180 $21.64 $21.81 $45,360 3.7 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 340 $20.47 $22.49 $46,780 10.8 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers (8) $27.14 $26.37 $54,850 11.5 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters (8) $13.71 $14.20 $29,530 5.9 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 60 (8) (8) (8) (8)
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 110 $30.55 $31.01 $64,500 3.0 %
47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 160 $24.96 $24.08 $50,080 10.2 %
47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other (8) $20.85 $21.95 $45,660 5.3 %
47-5011 Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas 30 $26.67 $26.29 $54,690 4.9 %
47-5012 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 110 (8) (8) (8) (8)
47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (8) $22.63 $21.67 $45,080 10.6 %
47-5099 Extraction Workers, All Other (8) $26.56 $26.16 $54,410 4.2 %
 
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 7,940 $23.07 $23.36 $48,590 1.9 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 520 $30.19 $30.12 $62,640 3.0 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 240 $19.69 $20.80 $43,270 5.7 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 400 $28.04 $26.07 $54,230 5.2 %
49-2091 Avionics Technicians 40 $27.09 $26.31 $54,730 3.7 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 130 $28.29 $29.24 $60,810 4.6 %
49-2096 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles 80 $13.16 $13.41 $27,900 4.9 %
49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 40 $19.25 $18.06 $37,570 12.3 %
49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (8) $19.57 $20.93 $43,530 7.4 %
49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 1,230 $24.26 $25.37 $52,770 4.1 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 160 $22.99 $23.20 $48,260 4.3 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 760 $22.35 $22.59 $47,000 4.4 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 340 $24.65 $25.02 $52,040 3.1 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 360 $28.06 $28.33 $58,930 3.1 %
49-3051 Motorboat Mechanics (8) $20.33 $20.81 $43,290 4.1 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 190 $10.52 $11.18 $23,250 3.3 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door (8) $26.53 $26.53 $55,190 6.6 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 210 $27.12 $26.32 $54,760 5.8 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 50 (8) (8) (8) (8)
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,390 $18.93 $19.12 $39,770 2.5 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 100 $31.27 $29.57 $61,510 3.2 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (8) $27.54 $25.84 $53,760 3.9 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 80 $14.54 $14.87 $30,940 10.7 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 270 (8) (8) (8) (8)
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 400 (8) (8) (8) (8)
 
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 2,880 $16.12 $18.15 $37,740 2.7 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 170 $24.10 $27.49 $57,190 5.1 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 30 $19.49 $19.24 $40,020 3.9 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 50 (8) (8) (8) (8)
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 90 $12.43 $14.50 $30,150 7.5 %
51-3011 Bakers 210 $16.95 $16.31 $33,930 3.8 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 110 $19.62 $18.43 $38,340 2.9 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 60 (8) (8) (8) (8)
51-4041 Machinists 110 (8) (8) (8) (8)
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 240 $21.95 $23.40 $48,680 3.8 %
51-5011 Bindery Workers 50 $12.06 $12.74 $26,500 8.9 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 50 (8) (8) (8) (8)
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 90 $20.70 $21.29 $44,280 3.5 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 190 $10.47 $11.06 $23,010 3.9 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 90 $8.70 $10.64 $22,130 6.0 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 50 $12.93 $13.43 $27,940 4.5 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 150 $14.41 $14.36 $29,870 4.3 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 40 $26.58 $26.54 $55,200 2.2 %
51-8099 Plant and System Operators, All Other 30 (8) (8) (8) (8)
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 90 $23.90 $24.35 $50,660 7.8 %
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 40 $20.88 $19.40 $40,340 6.8 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 60 $10.10 $10.71 $22,270 4.2 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 80 (8) (8) (8) (8)
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 80 (8) (8) (8) (8)
 
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 13,350 $15.41 $21.48 $44,670 7.4 %
53-1011 Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors 80 $19.69 $21.48 $44,680 4.5 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 150 $19.07 $20.83 $43,340 4.6 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 220 $31.97 $32.88 $68,380 3.6 %
53-2011 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 950 (4) (4) (9) (9)
53-2012 Commercial Pilots 150 (4) (4) $74,660 6.0 %
53-2021 Air Traffic Controllers 320 $51.07 $48.16 $100,180 2.2 %
53-2022 Airfield Operations Specialists 90 $22.44 $22.32 $46,430 5.6 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 280 $13.05 $14.59 $30,350 3.1 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 490 (8) (8) (8) (8)
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 950 (8) (8) (8) (8)
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,900 $20.40 $20.57 $42,790 3.9 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 1,270 $13.10 $15.39 $32,010 5.4 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 160 $10.12 $10.11 $21,020 1.6 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 80 $22.98 $22.84 $47,510 4.2 %
53-5011 Sailors and Marine Oilers 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
53-5021 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 70 (8) (8) (8) (8)
53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 50 $10.46 $11.01 $22,910 3.2 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 150 $9.09 $9.56 $19,880 3.9 %
53-6051 Transportation Inspectors 140 $35.73 $34.46 $71,680 3.2 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 60 $23.19 $22.75 $47,320 4.7 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 350 (8) (8) (8) (8)
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 630 $10.89 $11.42 $23,750 1.8 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,300 $13.44 $14.46 $30,080 2.7 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 720 $10.43 $11.66 $24,240 3.2 %
53-7072 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers 70 $19.88 $19.46 $40,470 12.3 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 150 $20.33 $20.77 $43,190 2.6 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 790 $14.83 $16.25 $33,800 2.8 %

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