May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Abilene, TX


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 Abilene, TX, a metropolitan statistical area in Texas.

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 Abilene, TX (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 62,670 $10.74 $13.77 $28,650 1.8 %
 
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 2,150 $29.27 $33.04 $68,720 2.0 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 70 $57.06 $61.93 $128,810 6.9 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 910 $31.84 $36.85 $76,640 3.2 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 50 $38.54 $39.85 $82,880 6.1 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 140 $23.35 $26.72 $55,580 8.5 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 30 $32.14 $32.79 $68,210 5.2 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 100 $25.76 $30.96 $64,390 7.0 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 30 $35.08 $36.46 $75,830 5.8 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 30 $26.51 $28.20 $58,660 7.5 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 100 $24.75 $24.09 $50,110 6.6 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 90 $23.92 $24.28 $50,500 5.4 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 200 $31.47 $32.54 $67,670 3.5 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 60 $21.10 $22.64 $47,100 6.1 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 1,470 $19.78 $21.50 $44,720 3.5 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 110 $18.44 $18.72 $38,930 3.8 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 100 $19.61 $21.43 $44,570 8.6 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 40 $18.75 $21.60 $44,920 5.2 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 40 $16.26 $19.13 $39,780 8.1 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 40 $16.72 $17.55 $36,500 5.3 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 50 $20.14 $22.48 $46,750 8.2 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 100 $21.66 $21.57 $44,860 3.9 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 260 $21.10 $22.31 $46,410 2.6 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 370 $19.34 $22.67 $47,150 6.4 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 90 $20.43 $22.03 $45,830 7.7 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers (8) $11.36 $10.48 $21,800 12.3 %
 
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 380 $19.09 $21.65 $45,040 5.0 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers (8) $18.43 $20.66 $42,980 9.5 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 120 $16.00 $17.05 $35,460 4.7 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 50 $24.02 $27.30 $56,780 8.6 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 70 $22.73 $25.11 $52,230 6.2 %
 
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 510 $18.57 $21.03 $43,750 8.7 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 90 $23.65 $24.75 $51,490 5.1 %
17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 40 $36.38 $35.65 $74,160 4.0 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 100 $15.01 $15.65 $32,540 2.4 %
 
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 230 $21.06 $24.66 $51,290 8.2 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 50 (8) (8) (8) (8)
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 40 $20.97 $23.34 $48,540 9.1 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 40 $26.33 $25.13 $52,270 8.0 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 30 $20.35 $20.32 $42,270 2.6 %
 
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 1,440 $12.11 $13.20 $27,450 12.3 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 180 $19.96 $20.21 $42,040 6.0 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 120 $15.62 $15.32 $31,870 5.1 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 60 $16.70 $18.51 $38,500 5.5 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (8) $16.55 $16.13 $33,550 3.3 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 660 $6.62 $6.97 $14,490 7.3 %
 
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 300 $20.30 $23.44 $48,750 10.7 %
23-1011 Lawyers 120 $28.40 $32.21 $67,000 14.0 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants (8) $19.61 $17.45 $36,290 6.8 %
23-2091 Court Reporters (8) $15.83 $12.91 $26,860 7.1 %
 
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 4,390 $18.09 $17.94 $37,320 2.7 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $59,210 3.4 %
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $46,040 4.7 %
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $58,250 21.3 %
25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $51,730 3.1 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $49,600 6.8 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $43,790 4.1 %
25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $42,760 3.6 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 60 $15.63 $16.17 $33,630 11.7 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 140 $7.13 $10.96 $22,800 25.9 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (8) (4) (4) $27,310 5.5 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 90 (4) (4) $46,990 1.7 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 40 (4) (4) $37,870 2.8 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 40 (4) (4) $39,570 3.8 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 190 (4) (4) $21,550 6.8 %
25-4021 Librarians 70 $21.34 $21.03 $43,730 2.5 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 40 $10.00 $10.11 $21,030 4.4 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 50 $28.56 $25.98 $54,030 6.4 %
 
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 980 $12.65 $13.29 $27,650 6.9 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 40 $9.33 $9.20 $19,140 2.7 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 40 $13.20 $15.59 $32,430 8.9 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors (8) $17.96 $18.99 $39,490 4.6 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 240 (4) (4) $25,310 11.6 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 40 $8.10 $8.86 $18,420 13.8 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 90 $13.39 $15.09 $31,380 7.2 %
27-3041 Editors (8) $16.23 $15.97 $33,220 4.5 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians (8) $9.53 $9.57 $19,900 3.8 %
 
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 4,180 $19.54 $24.84 $51,680 5.9 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 100 $41.22 $40.18 $83,570 5.0 %
29-1067 Surgeons (8) (5) $86.11 $179,110 24.9 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,350 $24.64 $24.79 $51,560 1.4 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 40 $27.75 $27.68 $57,570 1.9 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 70 $34.15 $34.84 $72,460 2.5 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 50 $20.45 $20.77 $43,210 4.7 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 110 $21.13 $22.04 $45,850 2.2 %
29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other (8) $47.67 $45.87 $95,420 18.7 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 90 $12.48 $12.53 $26,060 2.4 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 60 $28.95 $29.62 $61,610 7.3 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 70 $22.60 $22.06 $45,880 2.7 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 70 $9.61 $11.22 $23,340 10.0 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 100 $11.33 $11.93 $24,820 3.9 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,110 $14.47 $14.54 $30,250 1.4 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 60 $10.17 $11.10 $23,080 3.8 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (8) $13.53 $13.30 $27,660 4.1 %
 
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 2,340 $8.33 $8.86 $18,430 2.7 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 480 $6.57 $6.73 $14,000 4.8 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,170 $8.50 $8.66 $18,010 2.1 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 100 $7.15 $7.44 $15,470 7.3 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 140 $10.52 $11.13 $23,150 5.5 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 230 $11.02 $10.46 $21,750 3.2 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 70 $9.42 $9.78 $20,330 4.7 %
 
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 1,920 $15.10 $15.53 $32,290 3.5 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 890 $14.37 $14.40 $29,950 4.0 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 60 $21.74 $22.73 $47,290 5.6 %
33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators 30 $15.53 $13.53 $28,150 8.5 %
33-9032 Security Guards 200 $8.76 $10.28 $21,380 6.3 %
 
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 6,380 $6.62 $7.18 $14,930 1.5 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 680 $9.63 $10.62 $22,090 4.3 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 370 $6.66 $6.76 $14,070 3.9 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 200 $7.63 $7.87 $16,360 3.0 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 270 $8.11 $8.36 $17,380 2.4 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 250 $7.13 $7.31 $15,210 4.3 %
35-3011 Bartenders 100 $6.40 $6.43 $13,380 3.5 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,550 $6.42 $6.58 $13,700 2.4 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (8) $6.43 $6.53 $13,580 6.2 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,010 $6.38 $6.56 $13,640 3.0 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 120 $6.37 $6.34 $13,180 4.1 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 130 $6.39 $6.56 $13,650 3.9 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 200 $6.66 $6.70 $13,930 2.3 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 160 $6.47 $6.50 $13,530 3.3 %
 
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 2,360 $7.22 $8.10 $16,860 2.5 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 100 $9.28 $10.11 $21,040 3.6 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 90 $14.80 $15.75 $32,750 5.2 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,120 $7.03 $7.71 $16,030 3.3 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 400 $6.42 $6.40 $13,320 2.8 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 610 $7.85 $8.10 $16,850 3.2 %
 
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 2,560 $6.53 $7.18 $14,940 2.8 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 60 $12.20 $13.39 $27,850 4.2 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 50 $6.78 $7.22 $15,020 6.5 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 50 $6.47 $6.80 $14,140 9.9 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 80 $6.85 $8.16 $16,970 9.8 %
39-3099 Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other 100 $6.59 $6.80 $14,150 5.5 %
39-4021 Funeral Attendants 30 $8.03 $8.01 $16,650 6.7 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 200 $7.32 $8.51 $17,690 8.0 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 320 $6.43 $6.56 $13,650 3.6 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 1,390 $6.32 $6.34 $13,190 3.3 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 70 $10.31 $10.26 $21,340 8.6 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 7,100 $8.74 $12.52 $26,050 3.6 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 650 $14.55 $17.00 $35,360 4.4 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 120 $22.53 $24.63 $51,240 5.8 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,150 $7.32 $7.41 $15,420 1.4 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 300 $7.81 $9.61 $19,990 5.8 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 160 $11.78 $12.18 $25,340 3.5 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,260 $8.65 $10.67 $22,180 4.8 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 110 $16.83 $19.19 $39,910 11.5 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 100 $16.86 $18.80 $39,100 10.2 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 50 $21.25 $22.76 $47,340 5.8 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 520 $23.20 $26.74 $55,610 5.8 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 90 $11.07 $10.95 $22,780 3.0 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 60 $15.49 $22.08 $45,930 27.2 %
41-9041 Telemarketers (8) $7.84 $8.07 $16,790 5.2 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 10,700 $10.49 $11.55 $24,030 1.9 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 690 $17.10 $18.51 $38,500 3.2 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 60 $8.18 $8.98 $18,690 5.5 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 110 $11.13 $12.00 $24,970 9.2 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 300 $11.13 $11.66 $24,260 2.9 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 830 $11.74 $12.21 $25,400 2.2 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 80 $15.18 $15.08 $31,380 3.5 %
43-3071 Tellers 320 $8.39 $8.31 $17,280 4.9 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (8) $12.09 $11.66 $24,250 6.4 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 920 $11.06 $11.44 $23,800 3.0 %
43-4071 File Clerks 50 $8.00 $8.19 $17,030 3.5 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 110 $7.77 $7.54 $15,690 4.4 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 100 $12.93 $12.76 $26,540 11.8 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 60 $10.76 $11.35 $23,600 6.2 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 70 $8.68 $9.26 $19,250 12.0 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 50 $10.07 $10.91 $22,700 7.4 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 70 $12.75 $12.72 $26,460 2.9 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 480 $8.45 $8.63 $17,940 1.8 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 40 $12.62 $13.28 $27,620 1.8 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 50 $7.97 $8.56 $17,810 7.6 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 70 $11.85 $12.56 $26,130 3.8 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 40 $14.08 $14.99 $31,180 6.4 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities (8) $10.57 $10.91 $22,690 7.7 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 40 $21.48 $21.05 $43,790 3.4 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 190 $21.04 $20.85 $43,370 2.8 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 130 $20.58 $19.87 $41,340 3.7 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 40 $12.95 $15.67 $32,590 8.3 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 250 $9.81 $11.52 $23,950 14.2 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 910 $8.59 $9.14 $19,010 2.0 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 40 $8.89 $10.11 $21,020 6.2 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 720 $14.62 $15.21 $31,630 2.2 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 80 $10.11 $10.21 $21,230 9.3 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 110 $10.08 $10.69 $22,230 3.5 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,550 $10.23 $10.61 $22,060 2.9 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 140 $9.58 $9.46 $19,670 4.7 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,400 $8.44 $8.79 $18,280 2.0 %
 
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 150 $9.73 $9.82 $20,420 11.0 %
 
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 3,140 $13.05 $14.58 $30,320 4.0 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 200 $21.54 $21.51 $44,750 3.2 %
47-2031 Carpenters 160 $13.00 $12.85 $26,720 3.6 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers (8) $12.23 $11.80 $24,540 3.7 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 370 $9.68 $9.82 $20,420 2.4 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 200 $11.39 $13.33 $27,730 10.8 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 110 $12.30 $12.22 $25,410 6.1 %
47-2111 Electricians 220 $17.05 $16.96 $35,270 3.5 %
47-2121 Glaziers 60 $13.35 $14.83 $30,850 16.5 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 180 $11.81 $12.34 $25,670 5.2 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 150 $14.01 $14.86 $30,900 4.6 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 60 $14.72 $14.81 $30,800 3.7 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 40 $10.29 $10.32 $21,470 2.2 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians (8) $9.22 $9.40 $19,540 7.0 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 110 $11.48 $10.87 $22,610 9.3 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 40 $18.57 $18.85 $39,200 5.2 %
47-5011 Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas 90 $27.31 $26.28 $54,670 15.5 %
47-5012 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 300 $15.54 $17.44 $36,270 11.1 %
47-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining 80 $11.70 $14.04 $29,200 4.1 %
47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 60 $10.24 $11.32 $23,540 3.5 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 2,880 $12.23 $13.87 $28,860 3.1 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 270 $20.69 $21.17 $44,020 2.5 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (8) $8.44 $12.68 $26,380 27.7 %
49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (8) $10.99 $10.46 $21,750 13.8 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 70 $15.05 $18.88 $39,280 4.5 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 400 $13.76 $14.62 $30,400 6.9 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 150 $13.71 $14.31 $29,770 3.3 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (8) $11.28 $12.03 $25,020 5.0 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (8) $9.23 $9.75 $20,270 4.1 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door (8) $13.69 $14.80 $30,780 13.2 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 130 $17.33 $17.49 $36,370 4.3 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 80 $15.84 $15.62 $32,490 7.6 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 540 $9.58 $10.25 $21,310 3.0 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 90 $9.58 $10.27 $21,360 5.7 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 50 $18.37 $17.69 $36,800 4.3 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 90 $26.57 $23.32 $48,500 9.6 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 170 $9.94 $9.30 $19,340 6.9 %
 
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 3,500 $9.92 $11.27 $23,450 3.3 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 300 $18.16 $20.29 $42,200 3.4 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 320 $8.49 $9.26 $19,260 2.1 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 60 $8.67 $9.10 $18,930 4.1 %
51-3011 Bakers 60 $10.62 $10.40 $21,630 4.4 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 50 $8.17 $8.75 $18,200 7.1 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 80 $12.58 $12.67 $26,360 15.3 %
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (8) $10.16 $11.04 $22,960 2.7 %
51-4041 Machinists 100 $11.78 $13.12 $27,280 8.6 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 330 $13.28 $14.02 $29,170 6.1 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 230 $6.90 $7.12 $14,810 3.5 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 40 $9.21 $9.49 $19,740 3.3 %
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $10.10 $10.45 $21,730 3.5 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 $9.92 $10.28 $21,380 3.6 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 80 $7.89 $8.31 $17,290 8.9 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 80 $13.64 $17.59 $36,590 6.3 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 280 $10.27 $10.16 $21,130 4.4 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 320 $7.44 $8.51 $17,700 11.1 %
 
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 3,590 $9.54 $11.41 $23,730 3.3 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 70 $15.25 $15.34 $31,900 6.9 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 70 $20.61 $21.34 $44,390 5.7 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (8) $19.39 $18.16 $37,780 7.8 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 290 $6.75 $8.07 $16,780 9.1 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 940 $14.80 $15.63 $32,520 3.9 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 420 $9.26 $10.39 $21,610 4.7 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 50 $8.29 $8.63 $17,950 9.7 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 110 $8.07 $8.38 $17,430 3.7 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 90 $8.70 $9.24 $19,230 4.9 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 210 $6.64 $7.18 $14,940 4.7 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 650 $8.22 $8.39 $17,440 2.0 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 160 $6.53 $6.83 $14,210 3.2 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (8) $11.45 $13.76 $28,620 9.0 %

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