May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Florence, SC


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 Florence, SC, a metropolitan statistical area in South Carolina.

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 Florence, SC (Note--clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group):

All Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 84,180 $12.37 $15.45 $32,130 1.1 %
 
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 3,530 $32.71 $37.74 $78,500 2.2 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 330 $55.97 $58.81 $122,320 3.8 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,190 $32.73 $38.71 $80,520 3.3 %
11-1031 Legislators (8) (4) (4) $12,780 9.0 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 130 $34.65 $41.33 $85,980 7.7 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 230 $23.95 $27.27 $56,730 5.7 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 70 $33.31 $37.67 $78,350 3.9 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 210 $39.46 $43.95 $91,410 6.0 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 40 $30.54 $36.27 $75,440 10.5 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 180 $34.05 $38.59 $80,270 4.6 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 60 $26.56 $34.92 $72,630 6.2 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 40 $34.59 $35.45 $73,730 6.4 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 80 $26.17 $36.42 $75,740 14.7 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program (8) $13.01 $14.33 $29,810 13.4 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 110 (4) (4) $73,870 3.0 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 40 $27.58 $30.86 $64,180 2.1 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 100 $48.02 $47.95 $99,730 5.2 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 70 $18.12 $19.14 $39,800 4.5 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 240 $31.54 $32.45 $67,500 3.3 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (8) $19.98 $19.34 $40,230 4.9 %
 
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 2,950 $15.91 $19.72 $41,020 5.1 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 40 $21.60 $22.51 $46,830 2.9 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 160 $20.21 $25.00 $52,000 4.7 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 50 $20.73 $26.05 $54,190 5.4 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 80 $24.41 $24.31 $50,570 4.2 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 80 $15.84 $16.77 $34,890 3.5 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 100 $20.96 $24.71 $51,390 6.9 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 40 $22.71 $24.82 $51,630 3.6 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 80 $25.74 $29.30 $60,940 6.6 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 430 $25.05 $27.55 $57,300 3.4 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors (8) $14.47 $15.30 $31,830 8.2 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 250 $16.91 $23.03 $47,890 21.8 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers (8) $10.83 $12.23 $25,450 11.4 %
 
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 640 $22.47 $24.44 $50,840 2.7 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 160 $24.67 $25.14 $52,280 2.0 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 30 $21.41 $24.95 $51,900 2.3 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 160 $16.60 $17.96 $37,350 2.1 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 140 $23.98 $25.29 $52,610 1.4 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 70 $25.84 $27.71 $57,640 2.1 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 40 $29.66 $32.46 $67,520 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 1,260 $26.37 $27.67 $57,560 2.9 %
17-1022 Surveyors 30 $15.90 $17.26 $35,900 7.4 %
17-2041 Chemical Engineers 80 $40.18 $39.85 $82,900 1.6 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 70 $29.18 $30.23 $62,870 4.0 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 200 $35.22 $35.00 $72,790 2.4 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 160 $31.73 $32.88 $68,400 4.8 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters (8) $17.80 $18.05 $37,540 3.5 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 30 $23.32 $22.23 $46,240 3.5 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 170 $21.12 $20.07 $41,740 8.1 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 50 $13.73 $15.42 $32,060 3.1 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 460 $22.52 $24.76 $51,490 3.1 %
19-2031 Chemists 60 (8) (8) (8) (8)
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 40 $19.83 $22.15 $46,070 9.5 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 70 (8) (8) (8) (8)
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 170 $25.96 $26.20 $54,500 1.6 %
 
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 1,290 $14.67 $15.57 $32,390 2.8 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 140 $21.60 $21.33 $44,380 4.9 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 500 $14.19 $14.15 $29,440 2.0 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers (8) $14.23 $15.05 $31,300 3.2 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 100 $15.26 $15.48 $32,200 4.3 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 120 $12.04 $12.47 $25,940 5.0 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 30 $14.44 $17.31 $36,010 5.5 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 330 $19.96 $29.79 $61,960 13.9 %
23-1011 Lawyers 130 $36.84 $45.40 $94,430 15.7 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 40 $29.09 $27.58 $57,370 2.2 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 80 $15.80 $17.27 $35,930 10.8 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 4,070 $18.54 $18.11 $37,680 3.3 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $60,250 1.9 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 50 $12.19 $14.32 $29,780 6.1 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 150 (4) (4) $40,490 3.9 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 700 (4) (4) $40,970 2.3 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 550 (4) (4) $41,970 3.5 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 440 (4) (4) $42,680 1.9 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 90 (4) (4) $42,670 2.5 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors (8) $9.03 $12.13 $25,220 22.6 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 150 (4) (4) $22,570 18.1 %
25-4021 Librarians 100 $19.30 $19.44 $40,430 5.3 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 50 $9.15 $10.00 $20,810 6.4 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 90 $30.91 $28.05 $58,340 13.2 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 760 (4) (4) $16,650 4.4 %
 
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 470 $12.26 $13.77 $28,640 4.0 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 40 $8.58 $8.83 $18,380 4.3 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 30 $17.53 $19.45 $40,450 3.9 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 50 (4) (4) $38,470 2.8 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 70 $17.06 $18.05 $37,540 2.1 %
 
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 5,760 $22.02 $26.22 $54,540 2.5 %
29-1011 Chiropractors 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
29-1021 Dentists, General (8) (5) $83.97 $174,660 11.5 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 40 $18.84 $19.18 $39,900 1.5 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 170 $44.83 $44.43 $92,410 3.1 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (8) $54.88 $61.93 $128,820 7.0 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 120 $69.58 $71.93 $149,620 9.4 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,220 $24.92 $25.10 $52,200 1.8 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 80 $27.73 $28.64 $59,570 4.1 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 110 $33.93 $34.41 $71,570 5.3 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists (8) $6.75 $8.58 $17,860 9.3 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 100 $22.26 $23.54 $48,970 3.9 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 110 $19.83 $20.13 $41,860 3.8 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 110 $13.08 $14.33 $29,810 5.0 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists (8) $23.01 $22.56 $46,920 5.3 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 50 $18.19 $19.11 $39,740 6.2 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 180 $22.36 $22.37 $46,520 1.9 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 160 $12.21 $11.88 $24,710 7.3 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 240 $10.72 $10.93 $22,730 4.2 %
29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 110 $18.85 $18.71 $38,920 1.7 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 770 $16.71 $17.03 $35,420 2.1 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 140 $11.46 $12.97 $26,970 5.4 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 30 $18.91 $22.78 $47,380 4.6 %
 
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 3,470 $8.72 $9.34 $19,430 1.6 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 1,120 $8.38 $8.37 $17,410 2.2 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,580 $8.48 $8.67 $18,040 1.8 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 40 $22.33 $23.17 $48,180 3.1 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants (8) $11.25 $11.95 $24,850 6.7 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 200 $10.66 $10.72 $22,310 3.1 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 80 $14.89 $15.12 $31,460 2.4 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 40 $7.86 $7.66 $15,940 6.9 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 180 $9.22 $10.27 $21,350 2.9 %
 
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 1,310 $12.26 $13.05 $27,150 3.5 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 120 $9.97 $10.41 $21,660 3.7 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 160 $12.60 $12.51 $26,020 2.4 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 90 $16.89 $19.28 $40,090 1.9 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 260 $15.26 $16.53 $34,380 1.8 %
33-9032 Security Guards 510 $10.39 $10.61 $22,060 5.7 %
 
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 6,780 $6.89 $8.44 $17,550 7.4 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 80 $13.64 $14.75 $30,680 13.0 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 470 $11.70 $12.24 $25,450 3.2 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 910 $6.54 $6.62 $13,770 2.8 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 320 $6.75 $7.42 $15,430 2.1 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 420 $7.62 $7.82 $16,270 2.9 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 230 $6.69 $6.96 $14,490 3.3 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 970 $13.27 $14.15 $29,430 13.5 %
35-3011 Bartenders 80 $7.60 $8.76 $18,230 8.6 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,300 $6.47 $6.54 $13,600 2.0 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (8) $7.78 $7.55 $15,700 4.7 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,070 $6.41 $7.01 $14,570 4.1 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 140 $6.36 $6.65 $13,820 4.3 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 290 $6.45 $6.52 $13,550 2.8 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 170 $6.62 $6.93 $14,420 3.6 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 3,750 $7.59 $8.71 $18,120 3.1 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 160 $13.55 $14.06 $29,250 3.1 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 50 $17.75 $19.65 $40,870 8.2 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,020 $7.61 $8.49 $17,650 4.8 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 900 $6.82 $7.13 $14,820 2.4 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 110 $13.34 $14.01 $29,150 3.7 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 480 $7.76 $8.36 $17,390 4.4 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 1,650 $8.08 $9.17 $19,070 3.5 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 100 $15.74 $15.79 $32,840 6.9 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (8) $6.72 $6.87 $14,300 6.8 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 70 $7.49 $8.56 $17,800 3.8 %
39-4021 Funeral Attendants 80 $6.97 $7.38 $15,350 11.2 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (8) $9.64 $9.52 $19,800 5.8 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 340 $6.76 $7.09 $14,750 3.8 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 510 $8.06 $8.01 $16,660 2.2 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 90 $8.86 $9.40 $19,550 3.2 %
39-9041 Residential Advisors (8) $12.46 $12.33 $25,640 4.4 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 8,810 $9.52 $13.26 $27,580 2.8 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 930 $15.75 $17.70 $36,820 3.5 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 100 $31.82 $44.04 $91,600 18.5 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,870 $6.98 $7.26 $15,090 1.2 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 370 $9.26 $10.51 $21,870 4.4 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 220 $12.66 $13.36 $27,790 4.1 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,660 $9.57 $11.38 $23,670 5.0 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 60 $6.92 $10.25 $21,330 20.7 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 310 $17.42 $21.18 $44,060 11.1 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 90 $13.16 $14.96 $31,110 10.8 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 140 $25.82 $26.28 $54,660 2.9 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 830 $24.09 $25.47 $52,970 3.7 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 100 $15.19 $16.99 $35,340 13.2 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other (8) $18.25 $19.51 $40,580 10.1 %
 
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 12,890 $11.34 $12.63 $26,270 1.1 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 860 $19.40 $19.97 $41,550 2.4 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 110 $10.02 $10.00 $20,790 2.8 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 290 $10.60 $10.99 $22,850 3.3 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 420 $11.33 $11.82 $24,590 1.7 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 980 $12.95 $13.33 $27,730 2.1 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 160 $12.58 $12.92 $26,870 2.8 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 40 $14.48 $14.79 $30,770 1.9 %
43-3071 Tellers 380 $10.55 $10.54 $21,930 2.2 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (8) $10.60 $14.41 $29,980 24.1 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 820 $12.14 $13.35 $27,760 3.5 %
43-4071 File Clerks 90 $8.00 $8.14 $16,940 3.6 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 270 $8.26 $8.44 $17,560 2.4 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 160 $10.22 $10.41 $21,660 2.2 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 30 $7.85 $8.19 $17,040 11.7 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 90 $12.64 $13.21 $27,470 4.4 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 130 $13.93 $14.75 $30,680 1.8 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 690 $9.31 $9.46 $19,680 2.9 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 80 $10.46 $11.78 $24,500 1.4 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 50 $8.58 $9.03 $18,790 4.8 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 60 $12.65 $12.65 $26,320 2.7 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 120 $13.20 $14.77 $30,720 5.0 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 30 $9.15 $9.64 $20,060 4.4 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 40 $21.54 $21.14 $43,960 3.5 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 210 $21.18 $21.41 $44,520 2.1 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 150 $20.38 $18.51 $38,500 3.6 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 150 $17.15 $17.61 $36,620 2.6 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 420 $11.11 $12.36 $25,710 4.3 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 760 $8.70 $9.13 $18,990 1.6 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 650 $16.05 $16.58 $34,490 2.5 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 160 $13.34 $13.75 $28,590 9.3 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 290 $11.32 $11.16 $23,220 2.9 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,140 $11.71 $12.11 $25,180 1.7 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 60 $16.84 $17.59 $36,580 1.8 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 240 $10.68 $11.73 $24,390 2.7 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 30 $8.72 $9.34 $19,420 2.5 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,500 $9.71 $10.10 $21,010 1.5 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other (8) $9.54 $9.81 $20,410 6.3 %
 
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 320 $11.33 $12.56 $26,120 4.4 %
45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors 30 $17.25 $17.14 $35,650 3.9 %
45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 130 $10.81 $10.78 $22,420 5.4 %
45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators 70 $15.21 $15.54 $32,330 10.5 %
 
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 3,150 $13.03 $14.45 $30,050 1.9 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 300 $23.34 $24.00 $49,920 3.2 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 40 $14.42 $14.29 $29,730 3.0 %
47-2031 Carpenters 390 $12.83 $14.83 $30,850 7.7 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 50 $11.72 $13.10 $27,240 6.5 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 420 $9.26 $9.33 $19,400 2.9 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 60 $13.18 $12.88 $26,800 4.7 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 230 $13.17 $13.62 $28,340 3.9 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 60 $12.50 $12.62 $26,260 5.7 %
47-2111 Electricians 390 $16.38 $17.68 $36,780 3.7 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 120 $11.37 $12.35 $25,690 3.8 %
47-2151 Pipelayers 30 $12.25 $12.96 $26,960 6.0 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 180 $18.57 $18.26 $37,980 6.1 %
47-2181 Roofers 50 $10.93 $11.24 $23,380 4.5 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 260 $12.38 $12.99 $27,010 4.5 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters (8) $8.70 $9.22 $19,180 12.5 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians (8) $9.52 $10.09 $20,980 4.5 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (8) $13.15 $13.51 $28,100 3.6 %
47-3019 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other (8) $6.39 $6.60 $13,730 11.0 %
 
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 4,190 $16.53 $17.32 $36,020 2.2 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 340 $21.82 $25.02 $52,040 3.2 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 80 $11.59 $12.18 $25,340 7.7 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 230 $15.87 $17.88 $37,190 9.6 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 30 $25.21 $24.12 $50,170 3.4 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 260 $16.22 $15.84 $32,940 7.3 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 320 $12.44 $13.09 $27,230 4.4 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 190 $14.56 $15.22 $31,650 4.2 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 70 $18.65 $20.75 $43,150 13.2 %
49-3051 Motorboat Mechanics 30 $13.40 $13.11 $27,270 6.9 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 30 $10.28 $10.51 $21,870 4.6 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 170 $17.80 $17.30 $35,990 3.0 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers (8) $7.49 $8.18 $17,020 9.0 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 320 $18.25 $19.38 $40,300 4.6 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,250 $16.08 $17.28 $35,950 3.6 %
49-9044 Millwrights (8) $19.07 $18.83 $39,170 3.0 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 60 $23.53 $22.61 $47,020 5.8 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 170 $10.09 $10.33 $21,490 6.8 %
 
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 10,120 $13.25 $14.28 $29,700 2.3 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 750 $21.76 $23.99 $49,900 2.3 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 90 $14.87 $15.82 $32,910 7.3 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 1,450 $13.17 $13.15 $27,360 3.1 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 180 $9.16 $10.57 $21,990 7.5 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 100 $11.79 $11.47 $23,860 4.1 %
51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic (8) $16.37 $16.72 $34,780 3.6 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 230 $10.85 $12.97 $26,980 9.1 %
51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $14.54 $14.30 $29,740 4.3 %
51-4041 Machinists 590 $14.49 $15.80 $32,850 5.2 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 690 $13.24 $13.37 $27,810 2.9 %
51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) $15.05 $15.37 $31,960 2.8 %
51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other (8) $11.30 $11.67 $24,270 2.7 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 120 $11.10 $11.98 $24,910 4.2 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 180 $7.13 $7.35 $15,280 2.6 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 130 $6.85 $7.52 $15,650 4.9 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 50 $9.98 $10.42 $21,670 12.2 %
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 80 $9.76 $9.96 $20,730 2.9 %
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 210 $8.84 $12.01 $24,970 5.3 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 110 $13.42 $15.03 $31,250 2.2 %
51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators 110 $22.20 $23.03 $47,900 3.9 %
51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 270 $21.18 $20.77 $43,200 2.4 %
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 $18.17 $17.75 $36,920 6.3 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 80 $16.79 $18.02 $37,490 4.0 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $11.41 $11.32 $23,540 2.4 %
51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders (8) $12.83 $13.93 $28,970 4.5 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 600 $13.57 $14.22 $29,580 2.7 %
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 60 $12.33 $15.51 $32,260 10.2 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 200 $10.74 $10.48 $21,800 3.9 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 130 $13.53 $13.41 $27,890 2.5 %
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 410 $15.91 $16.92 $35,200 1.8 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 890 $7.43 $8.45 $17,570 3.1 %
 
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 7,020 $10.61 $12.10 $25,170 2.2 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 130 $19.75 $19.25 $40,050 2.8 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 150 $21.73 $22.48 $46,750 3.2 %
53-2012 Commercial Pilots 30 (4) (4) $54,150 29.2 %
53-3011 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 80 $8.21 $8.67 $18,020 5.9 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (8) $8.92 $9.31 $19,360 3.5 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers (8) $13.90 $14.12 $29,360 7.5 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,240 $16.55 $17.40 $36,190 2.7 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 710 $10.28 $11.83 $24,600 5.8 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 50 $7.46 $7.55 $15,690 6.8 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 440 $12.97 $12.70 $26,420 1.8 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 240 $8.54 $9.04 $18,790 5.0 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,170 $8.66 $9.59 $19,940 3.0 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 170 $10.51 $10.49 $21,810 2.5 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 440 $6.91 $8.55 $17,790 6.2 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 160 $8.57 $8.96 $18,640 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