May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Olympia, WA


For metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area definitions used by the OES survey, see the MSA definitions page.

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in Olympia, WA, a metropolitan statistical area in Washington.

Additional information, including the hourly and annual 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages and the employment percent relative standard error, is available in the downloadable Excel files(XLS).

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Major Occupational Groups in Olympia, WA (Note--clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group):

All Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 94,240 $16.87 $19.63 $40,840 4.7 %
 
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 2,500 $42.86 $44.77 $93,120 2.5 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 120 (5) $79.50 $165,360 8.4 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 430 $46.58 $49.93 $103,850 2.8 %
11-1031 Legislators 120 (4) (4) $46,970 9.2 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers (8) $60.99 $56.71 $117,960 7.2 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 100 $42.87 $47.37 $98,520 7.4 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 50 $44.12 $47.07 $97,900 8.7 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 100 $43.70 $41.67 $86,670 2.7 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 110 $43.63 $43.43 $90,330 2.3 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 250 $40.98 $41.31 $85,920 2.9 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 40 $44.08 $42.53 $88,450 3.2 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 40 $38.08 $38.87 $80,850 5.7 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 60 $42.97 $50.73 $105,530 8.4 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 180 (4) (4) $85,330 1.6 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 70 $32.10 $31.91 $66,380 2.0 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 90 $46.70 $47.10 $97,980 2.9 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 30 $29.81 $31.44 $65,390 4.8 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 100 $48.95 $51.81 $107,760 2.7 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 70 $45.29 $45.71 $95,080 2.5 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 90 $17.96 $23.51 $48,900 13.9 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 100 $37.62 $36.73 $76,390 4.9 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 180 $47.48 $52.92 $110,080 4.5 %
 
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 7,720 $27.15 $28.34 $58,950 1.9 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 90 $17.00 $18.28 $38,020 5.8 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 230 $25.24 $25.40 $52,830 3.0 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 700 $25.35 $24.77 $51,520 2.7 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 480 $29.01 $33.42 $69,510 2.2 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 120 $27.10 $28.14 $58,530 6.3 %
13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 30 $28.19 $28.44 $59,140 2.3 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 100 (8) (8) (8) (8)
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 130 $22.72 $24.92 $51,830 2.1 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 150 $22.63 $23.48 $48,840 7.8 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 670 $27.34 $28.14 $58,530 3.2 %
13-1081 Logisticians 60 $28.38 $28.20 $58,650 2.5 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 240 $25.71 $27.38 $56,940 4.0 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,910 $30.88 $31.13 $64,750 2.2 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 1,420 $24.60 $25.42 $52,870 2.8 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 100 $26.73 $25.94 $53,960 2.9 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 230 $31.10 $30.96 $64,390 2.5 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 30 $24.93 $25.43 $52,880 7.0 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 60 $43.90 $42.68 $88,770 3.0 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 60 $27.53 $38.79 $80,690 18.6 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 90 $20.04 $20.30 $42,210 4.5 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 240 $27.99 $34.50 $71,760 7.4 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 380 $22.74 $23.30 $48,450 2.1 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 60 $27.15 $26.49 $55,090 4.3 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 3,790 $29.38 $29.53 $61,420 1.9 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers (8) $28.67 $32.11 $66,780 8.9 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software (8) $35.85 $35.53 $73,900 3.4 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 680 $20.06 $19.68 $40,930 2.5 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts (8) $31.43 $33.87 $70,440 6.0 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 70 $31.10 $31.25 $65,000 4.1 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 200 $31.63 $30.57 $63,580 3.2 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 50 $33.00 $31.18 $64,850 3.3 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other (8) $39.03 $41.21 $85,710 2.7 %
 
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 1,680 $28.92 $29.12 $60,570 2.1 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 60 $36.50 $36.88 $76,720 6.2 %
17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 40 $28.30 $28.03 $58,300 2.7 %
17-1022 Surveyors 50 $28.27 $28.28 $58,820 2.2 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 730 $31.80 $32.78 $68,190 2.5 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 30 $33.84 $33.26 $69,190 3.3 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 130 $35.09 $34.12 $70,960 3.2 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 30 $33.78 $33.52 $69,730 4.8 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 30 $32.34 $29.26 $60,860 8.0 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 80 $18.84 $19.15 $39,830 6.8 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 220 $22.23 $21.71 $45,150 3.6 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 70 $20.89 $20.60 $42,850 2.5 %
 
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 2,700 $27.61 $27.78 $57,770 1.7 %
19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 250 $28.87 $29.51 $61,390 2.6 %
19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 70 $31.60 $31.15 $64,780 2.2 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists (8) $30.11 $30.90 $64,260 3.2 %
19-1032 Foresters 110 $27.29 $26.86 $55,870 2.6 %
19-2031 Chemists 50 $31.40 $31.24 $64,980 1.6 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 500 $26.06 $26.12 $54,320 2.2 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (8) $27.54 $27.34 $56,870 3.0 %
19-2043 Hydrologists 70 $34.53 $34.15 $71,040 4.1 %
19-3011 Economists 210 $29.72 $30.70 $63,850 2.3 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 80 $27.23 $28.23 $58,710 3.1 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 80 $28.60 $29.38 $61,100 2.1 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 360 $30.22 $30.19 $62,800 1.9 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 120 $36.03 $37.29 $77,560 2.9 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 110 $16.65 $16.39 $34,090 4.4 %
19-4061 Social Science Research Assistants (8) $20.70 $21.09 $43,870 2.3 %
19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 30 $20.66 $21.29 $44,290 4.0 %
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 100 $18.28 $18.85 $39,210 3.8 %
 
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 2,190 $20.61 $20.50 $42,650 4.7 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 70 $15.92 $17.40 $36,200 3.8 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 170 $23.21 $23.64 $49,170 1.4 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 150 $18.30 $19.54 $40,630 2.9 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 380 $14.94 $17.40 $36,190 10.8 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 200 $15.28 $17.13 $35,620 6.1 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 120 $22.10 $22.60 $47,000 3.4 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 50 $18.35 $19.28 $40,090 10.0 %
21-1091 Health Educators 300 $26.31 $25.19 $52,390 2.4 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 250 $23.32 $23.83 $49,570 2.5 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 210 $11.83 $13.25 $27,550 4.5 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 150 $21.44 $21.99 $45,740 5.7 %
 
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 1,450 $30.81 $32.70 $68,020 2.8 %
23-1011 Lawyers 530 $36.09 $37.71 $78,430 2.9 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 30 $36.09 $47.31 $98,410 3.1 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 130 $21.44 $21.42 $44,560 3.1 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (8) $19.20 $19.39 $40,330 2.8 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 430 $28.63 $28.99 $60,310 2.0 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 6,340 $19.20 $19.91 $41,400 1.5 %
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (4) (4) $67,780 8.4 %
25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $41,770 1.8 %
25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $40,950 2.3 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $46,410 1.9 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 170 $26.35 $25.39 $52,820 11.9 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 180 $11.65 $12.90 $26,830 5.9 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 100 (4) (4) $45,240 2.9 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 850 (4) (4) $49,420 1.4 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 620 (4) (4) $47,290 2.5 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 560 (4) (4) $49,450 1.8 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 140 (4) (4) $51,950 2.0 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 130 (4) (4) $47,710 2.0 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 40 (4) (4) $49,010 1.8 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 70 (4) (4) $48,470 1.7 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 190 $18.30 $18.34 $38,140 7.7 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 170 $18.81 $19.39 $40,330 2.2 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 620 (4) (4) $33,600 3.6 %
25-4021 Librarians 150 $25.94 $25.45 $52,940 2.4 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 60 $16.93 $17.07 $35,510 3.0 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 140 $30.21 $31.19 $64,870 2.0 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,360 (4) (4) $25,190 2.1 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 110 $19.88 $21.38 $44,470 3.0 %
 
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 1,260 $20.41 $21.97 $45,690 5.3 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 30 $13.29 $13.68 $28,450 6.1 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 90 $20.06 $20.22 $42,050 4.0 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 50 $12.73 $13.34 $27,740 7.5 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 240 (4) (4) $32,510 2.8 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 40 $9.45 $11.00 $22,880 6.2 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 500 $26.35 $28.09 $58,440 6.3 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 4,160 $29.08 $30.73 $63,910 2.7 %
29-1021 Dentists, General (8) (5) $81.84 $170,230 18.7 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 180 $44.15 $43.47 $90,410 1.7 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 60 $62.13 $66.39 $138,080 15.5 %
29-1066 Psychiatrists (8) $65.13 $63.79 $132,670 4.7 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 30 (5) $82.02 $170,600 10.9 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants (8) $35.67 $34.79 $72,360 5.8 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,480 $31.94 $31.50 $65,530 1.7 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 60 $27.24 $26.74 $55,620 3.3 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 110 $32.55 $32.96 $68,560 2.4 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 110 $28.46 $28.98 $60,290 4.7 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 60 $32.86 $32.32 $67,230 4.7 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 220 $41.97 $41.44 $86,190 2.2 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 30 $27.61 $27.62 $57,460 7.0 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 50 $30.58 $30.08 $62,560 4.8 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 180 $22.95 $23.86 $49,620 3.2 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 80 $20.23 $20.81 $43,280 4.9 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 140 $15.87 $15.59 $32,420 1.6 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 60 $13.62 $13.65 $28,400 4.2 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 410 $18.17 $18.37 $38,210 2.5 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 110 $16.86 $17.03 $35,420 4.1 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 50 $21.89 $23.47 $48,810 5.3 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 210 $28.72 $28.46 $59,200 2.2 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 2,210 $12.77 $13.73 $28,560 5.0 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 400 $9.24 $9.30 $19,340 4.8 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 520 $10.67 $11.20 $23,300 2.0 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants (8) $19.35 $19.12 $39,770 6.7 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 90 $10.71 $10.90 $22,670 13.2 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists 90 $33.72 $32.68 $67,980 3.5 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 310 $16.82 $16.99 $35,340 3.2 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 340 $13.81 $13.99 $29,110 2.7 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 80 $14.14 $14.03 $29,180 2.9 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 140 $16.45 $16.61 $34,560 3.5 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 30 $10.18 $10.59 $22,030 6.8 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 50 $8.99 $9.66 $20,100 7.8 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 110 $13.51 $14.65 $30,470 3.0 %
 
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 1,410 $23.79 $23.19 $48,230 2.4 %
33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 60 (8) (8) (8) (8)
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 80 $33.76 $34.71 $72,200 2.1 %
33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 60 $32.61 $33.00 $68,630 3.0 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 190 $27.37 $25.58 $53,210 3.0 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 280 $18.62 $19.15 $39,820 4.9 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 270 $29.98 $29.46 $61,270 2.4 %
33-9031 Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators (8) $11.58 $13.31 $27,690 5.5 %
33-9032 Security Guards 90 $13.33 $16.34 $33,980 10.8 %
33-9091 Crossing Guards 70 (8) (8) (8) (8)
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 90 $13.60 $15.69 $32,630 1.7 %
 
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 7,600 $9.09 $10.32 $21,470 1.4 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 30 $16.93 $17.67 $36,760 7.5 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 430 $15.09 $15.66 $32,570 3.0 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 370 $8.46 $8.67 $18,040 2.7 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 160 $13.11 $13.71 $28,510 7.4 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 670 $10.11 $10.63 $22,110 3.0 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 50 $10.27 $10.35 $21,520 2.6 %
35-2019 Cooks, All Other (8) $13.06 $12.44 $25,870 6.6 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 350 $9.70 $10.36 $21,540 2.1 %
35-3011 Bartenders 380 $11.30 $11.40 $23,710 4.8 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,190 $8.59 $9.18 $19,100 1.6 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 480 $8.58 $9.59 $19,950 2.4 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,390 $11.18 $11.31 $23,520 4.3 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 290 $8.53 $8.68 $18,060 3.1 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 400 $8.45 $8.57 $17,830 1.4 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 270 $8.37 $8.44 $17,550 1.5 %
35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 60 $9.99 $10.00 $20,800 3.5 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 2,310 $10.85 $11.84 $24,620 1.9 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 100 $15.13 $16.49 $34,290 3.7 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 40 $19.66 $21.81 $45,360 3.8 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,220 $11.22 $11.85 $24,650 2.4 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 340 $9.27 $10.15 $21,110 3.6 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 570 $10.35 $11.01 $22,910 2.5 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 2,590 $10.27 $12.23 $25,440 2.8 %
39-1011 Gaming Supervisors 60 $20.24 $21.04 $43,750 2.2 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 80 $20.80 $20.94 $43,560 4.0 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 100 $8.76 $9.61 $19,980 5.2 %
39-3011 Gaming Dealers 300 $13.65 $13.69 $28,480 3.2 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 180 $8.92 $9.50 $19,760 2.7 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 330 $11.89 $12.89 $26,810 2.0 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 450 $8.51 $8.80 $18,300 1.8 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 330 $10.48 $10.84 $22,550 6.0 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 200 $15.12 $18.15 $37,750 22.3 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 230 $9.82 $11.14 $23,170 2.7 %
 
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 8,640 $12.57 $15.76 $32,780 2.8 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 670 $17.52 $20.68 $43,010 5.2 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 170 $29.51 $36.62 $76,160 8.9 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,700 $9.98 $11.36 $23,620 2.3 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 490 $11.83 $12.61 $26,230 6.2 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 210 $13.21 $13.64 $28,380 7.0 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,620 $10.92 $12.44 $25,870 2.8 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 80 $17.97 $23.37 $48,610 16.0 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 160 $21.41 $22.31 $46,400 5.8 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (8) $25.88 $25.98 $54,050 10.1 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 180 $17.15 $21.12 $43,930 9.2 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 150 $28.87 $34.45 $71,660 11.8 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 650 $27.13 $27.59 $57,380 4.7 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 80 $13.65 $13.48 $28,050 4.8 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 180 $19.94 $23.60 $49,090 6.5 %
 
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 19,590 $14.62 $15.24 $31,700 3.5 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,140 $22.68 $23.02 $47,890 3.1 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 90 $10.60 $10.98 $22,840 4.7 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 300 $18.70 $18.89 $39,300 5.1 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 400 $14.45 $14.50 $30,160 3.0 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,420 $14.62 $15.15 $31,510 2.8 %
43-3041 Gaming Cage Workers 50 $11.06 $11.93 $24,810 2.2 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 80 $17.82 $17.72 $36,860 3.3 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 60 $16.57 $16.41 $34,130 3.0 %
43-3071 Tellers 470 $11.22 $11.69 $24,320 2.9 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (8) $17.47 $17.44 $36,280 2.6 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 100 $21.24 $21.03 $43,740 3.0 %
43-4071 File Clerks 150 $9.53 $10.07 $20,940 4.7 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 90 $9.25 $9.85 $20,490 3.1 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 260 $12.47 $12.56 $26,130 5.1 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 60 $12.82 $12.90 $26,830 2.3 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 120 $16.71 $16.48 $34,280 2.8 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 220 $13.56 $13.61 $28,300 6.0 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 120 $12.78 $13.80 $28,700 7.5 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 150 $17.40 $17.34 $36,060 1.9 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 760 $10.57 $10.91 $22,690 2.2 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 140 $18.46 $19.44 $40,430 5.3 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 70 $9.35 $10.36 $21,540 8.7 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 150 $14.23 $14.95 $31,090 5.6 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 30 $14.90 $16.10 $33,480 10.9 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 40 $21.51 $21.10 $43,880 (8)
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 220 $21.36 $21.18 $44,060 (8)
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 130 $20.71 $19.60 $40,760 (8)
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 50 $17.88 $19.30 $40,140 3.6 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 240 $12.23 $12.91 $26,860 2.7 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,050 $10.91 $12.13 $25,240 3.7 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 960 $21.57 $22.65 $47,120 3.4 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 280 $17.49 $17.41 $36,210 2.9 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 620 $16.27 $16.55 $34,420 3.8 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,670 $16.47 $16.17 $33,630 2.6 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 100 $11.05 $11.32 $23,550 3.3 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists (8) $12.81 $13.24 $27,530 3.5 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 3,270 $13.39 $13.44 $27,960 1.8 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 60 $11.71 $12.10 $25,160 3.3 %
43-9111 Statistical Assistants 40 $16.84 $16.52 $34,370 2.8 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 340 $13.44 $13.97 $29,050 4.1 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 520 $14.27 $15.51 $32,270 5.9 %
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 40 $23.74 $24.50 $50,960 10.1 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 160 $10.12 $10.41 $21,640 7.1 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 50 $9.95 $11.11 $23,110 3.1 %
45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators 90 $20.38 $20.34 $42,300 4.1 %
45-4029 Logging Workers, All Other 80 $20.10 $19.57 $40,700 4.5 %
 
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 4,090 $18.53 $20.51 $42,670 2.7 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 260 $25.98 $27.87 $57,970 2.5 %
47-2031 Carpenters 700 $17.55 $19.45 $40,460 7.9 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 100 $20.47 $20.75 $43,160 5.4 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 820 $15.02 $16.41 $34,130 3.9 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 320 $21.98 $24.01 $49,940 4.6 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 140 $20.23 $21.31 $44,330 12.2 %
47-2082 Tapers 110 $18.24 $18.83 $39,160 8.0 %
47-2111 Electricians 320 $24.56 $25.04 $52,090 5.7 %
47-2121 Glaziers 40 $19.36 $18.68 $38,850 3.6 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 290 $14.29 $14.99 $31,180 4.7 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 130 $21.80 $22.07 $45,920 8.0 %
47-2181 Roofers 160 $13.13 $14.16 $29,460 7.1 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 180 $32.60 $30.29 $63,010 5.2 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 90 $26.39 $26.29 $54,670 2.4 %
47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (8) $25.18 $24.21 $50,350 9.6 %
47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other 30 $17.00 $17.45 $36,290 5.9 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 3,050 $18.45 $19.03 $39,590 2.3 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 220 $26.61 $27.10 $56,360 2.3 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers (8) $15.70 $17.88 $37,200 11.9 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 140 $25.86 $24.77 $51,510 5.1 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 40 $27.32 $26.30 $54,710 5.0 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 100 $17.58 $18.33 $38,130 3.6 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 270 $20.19 $21.25 $44,200 7.6 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 170 $20.87 $21.04 $43,760 2.1 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 40 $21.35 $21.64 $45,010 3.8 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (8) $11.35 $12.35 $25,680 11.4 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door (8) $19.84 $21.36 $44,440 8.6 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 160 $23.15 $23.42 $48,710 3.9 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 40 $14.94 $16.11 $33,510 16.0 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 50 $20.34 $20.27 $42,160 3.9 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 890 $15.07 $15.93 $33,130 3.9 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 110 $10.23 $11.23 $23,360 5.3 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 60 $19.79 $19.99 $41,580 7.3 %
 
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 2,570 $14.30 $15.46 $32,160 2.4 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 230 $23.34 $23.97 $49,860 3.1 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 50 $16.40 $16.75 $34,850 7.8 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 270 $11.18 $11.85 $24,640 3.2 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 70 $11.23 $12.53 $26,060 6.7 %
51-3011 Bakers 110 $14.53 $15.04 $31,280 2.9 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 60 $20.20 $19.54 $40,640 1.8 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 50 $10.73 $11.71 $24,360 8.8 %
51-4041 Machinists 70 $16.32 $17.01 $35,370 6.0 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (8) $13.27 $13.17 $27,390 7.3 %
51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (8) $15.26 $15.14 $31,500 3.6 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 70 $19.59 $18.42 $38,320 4.7 %
51-5011 Bindery Workers 40 $12.15 $14.30 $29,740 3.7 %
51-5021 Job Printers 40 $13.87 $14.50 $30,160 6.3 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 50 $16.48 $17.20 $35,780 3.9 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 40 $19.73 $19.83 $41,240 4.8 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 40 $10.53 $10.65 $22,150 3.2 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 40 $9.10 $9.41 $19,570 5.8 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 80 $13.76 $13.92 $28,960 3.7 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 60 $20.18 $20.54 $42,730 3.5 %
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 30 $17.74 $17.78 $36,980 8.1 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 140 $11.10 $12.34 $25,670 6.7 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 30 $22.14 $22.87 $47,570 5.1 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 120 $10.06 $10.72 $22,310 5.3 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 5,860 $14.04 $14.78 $30,740 2.4 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 80 $22.33 $23.89 $49,700 2.7 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 160 $26.46 $26.65 $55,430 3.5 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 410 $15.28 $14.95 $31,090 2.5 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers (8) $8.77 $12.28 $25,540 14.6 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 970 $19.06 $18.96 $39,430 2.0 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 550 $13.12 $13.28 $27,620 3.3 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 40 $10.20 $10.22 $21,270 3.3 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 180 $11.10 $11.46 $23,840 4.6 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 610 $15.19 $15.51 $32,260 3.0 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 150 $10.12 $11.25 $23,400 3.9 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,340 $10.64 $11.66 $24,240 2.2 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 70 $9.41 $11.17 $23,230 10.9 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 310 $8.47 $10.05 $20,910 1.7 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 40 $17.96 $17.88 $37,180 4.3 %

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