May 2006 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

NAICS 561100 - Office Administrative Services

These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in NAICS 561100 - Office Administrative Services.

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

NAICS Industry 561100 - Office Administrative Services is part of: NAICS 561000 - Administrative and Support Services.

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NAICS 561100 - Office Administrative Services

All Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 361,540 100.00% $18.70 $25.19 $52,400 1.1 %
 
Management Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 52,510 14.52% $42.96 $49.36 $102,670 1.4 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 3,890 1.08% (5) $76.22 $158,540 2.1 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 17,250 4.77% $46.00 $53.12 $110,480 2.5 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 120 0.03% $35.22 $39.55 $82,270 5.9 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 2,710 0.75% $42.92 $48.86 $101,630 4.0 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 2,520 0.70% $49.33 $52.32 $108,830 7.0 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 370 0.10% $43.64 $51.84 $107,820 11.3 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 3,830 1.06% $32.97 $37.96 $78,960 5.5 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 2,510 0.69% $46.41 $49.21 $102,350 1.6 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 5,910 1.63% $44.95 $50.64 $105,340 2.5 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 640 0.18% $39.46 $42.07 $87,500 2.7 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 580 0.16% $39.12 $43.09 $89,620 5.9 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 780 0.22% $42.79 $46.47 $96,650 4.7 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 520 0.14% $40.75 $42.70 $88,820 3.1 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 380 0.11% $41.34 $44.25 $92,040 4.4 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 640 0.18% $34.53 $37.12 $77,210 4.6 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 610 0.17% $35.56 $41.50 $86,330 8.0 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 450 0.12% $51.19 $54.36 $113,070 2.7 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 2,570 0.71% $23.80 $26.83 $55,810 5.7 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 360 0.10% (8) (8) (8) (8)
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 2,220 0.61% $40.48 $47.00 $97,750 3.9 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 1,100 0.30% $25.49 $29.16 $60,650 7.9 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 260 0.07% $26.08 $30.27 $62,970 7.0 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 2,150 0.59% $37.06 $41.60 $86,530 3.7 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 50,320 13.92% $26.98 $31.96 $66,470 1.9 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 450 0.12% $24.98 $27.02 $56,210 5.5 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 1,330 0.37% $23.08 $25.03 $52,060 3.3 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 1,350 0.37% $21.23 $23.19 $48,240 5.3 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 1,530 0.42% $22.72 $24.49 $50,930 4.1 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 710 0.20% $28.22 $29.84 $62,070 6.1 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 2,060 0.57% $17.11 $20.18 $41,980 8.0 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 880 0.24% $24.85 $25.80 $53,670 3.8 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 1,790 0.50% $22.69 $23.61 $49,110 2.3 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 1,190 0.33% $27.71 $28.30 $58,870 2.6 %
13-1081 Logisticians 1,340 0.37% $26.04 $27.58 $57,370 5.9 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 10,820 2.99% $32.73 $40.86 $84,980 4.8 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 490 0.14% $17.47 $18.34 $38,150 4.8 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 8,210 2.27% $27.34 $33.00 $68,640 3.9 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 13,870 3.84% $26.91 $29.75 $61,870 2.9 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 320 0.09% $28.93 $30.84 $64,150 3.1 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 200 0.06% $27.89 $29.03 $60,390 3.4 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 1,940 0.54% $40.06 $44.93 $93,450 5.4 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 360 0.10% $32.36 $36.02 $74,920 11.1 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 190 0.05% $27.43 $30.07 $62,540 12.0 %
13-2061 Financial Examiners (8) (8) $41.68 $41.35 $86,020 4.5 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 60 0.02% $23.63 $26.84 $55,830 16.4 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers 240 0.07% $12.03 $12.25 $25,470 9.8 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 540 0.15% $29.17 $33.90 $70,510 8.8 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 19,760 5.47% $30.28 $32.75 $68,110 2.2 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 3,700 1.02% $29.61 $31.21 $64,910 3.8 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications (8) (8) $39.90 $39.90 $82,980 2.6 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 2,500 0.69% $39.52 $39.61 $82,400 2.1 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 3,110 0.86% $19.11 $20.11 $41,820 1.4 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 2,010 0.56% $35.07 $35.97 $74,820 2.1 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 1,210 0.33% $28.41 $30.63 $63,710 2.9 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 2,180 0.60% $30.43 $33.02 $68,670 5.8 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 2,360 0.65% $32.66 $34.25 $71,230 2.5 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 230 0.06% $29.08 $29.72 $61,820 5.6 %
15-2041 Statisticians 70 0.02% $25.96 $29.18 $60,690 9.8 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 5,040 1.39% $32.88 $35.95 $74,770 3.5 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 790 0.22% $30.99 $34.80 $72,390 5.9 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 320 0.09% $24.62 $30.60 $63,650 16.2 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (8) (8) $39.84 $42.82 $89,060 7.0 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 80 0.02% $34.78 $36.04 $74,960 7.8 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 80 0.02% $35.93 $38.78 $80,660 5.5 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 400 0.11% $33.85 $37.35 $77,700 5.9 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers (8) (8) $31.70 $33.27 $69,200 3.5 %
17-2171 Petroleum Engineers (8) (8) $44.47 $46.62 $96,970 3.8 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other (8) (8) $37.38 $39.33 $81,800 3.9 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters (8) (8) $23.53 $23.96 $49,830 3.7 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 130 0.04% $22.65 $24.16 $50,250 6.9 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 500 0.14% $23.02 $23.27 $48,390 4.7 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 110 0.03% $28.24 $31.75 $66,040 8.0 %
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 130 0.04% $20.77 $22.57 $46,940 5.4 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 3,220 0.89% $25.95 $28.78 $59,870 3.4 %
19-2031 Chemists 50 0.01% $37.37 $37.03 $77,010 5.2 %
19-3011 Economists 40 0.01% $35.44 $37.18 $77,330 7.4 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 2,140 0.59% $25.54 $28.75 $59,800 4.8 %
19-3022 Survey Researchers 100 0.03% $17.22 $20.04 $41,690 9.0 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 180 0.05% $30.24 $30.30 $63,020 4.9 %
19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other (8) (8) $17.03 $17.44 $36,270 2.9 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 2,180 0.60% $16.97 $18.48 $38,440 3.1 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors (8) (8) $21.94 $22.12 $46,010 5.0 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors (8) (8) $13.14 $14.91 $31,010 4.2 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 40 0.01% $16.30 $18.64 $38,780 21.0 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 200 0.06% $19.43 $20.26 $42,150 6.8 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 170 0.05% $18.63 $19.92 $41,430 4.7 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (8) (8) $17.56 $18.67 $38,830 4.3 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 80 0.02% $24.90 $21.88 $45,520 17.0 %
21-1091 Health Educators 110 0.03% $26.66 $25.82 $53,700 3.1 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (8) (8) $13.94 $15.32 $31,870 7.3 %
 
Legal Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 2,040 0.56% $38.71 $46.08 $95,840 3.4 %
23-1011 Lawyers 1,300 0.36% $55.93 $58.52 $121,720 3.7 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 450 0.12% $24.67 $25.88 $53,840 4.3 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 60 0.02% $21.98 $22.29 $46,360 4.1 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 520 0.14% $18.58 $21.32 $44,340 8.1 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other (8) (8) (4) (4) $44,370 5.3 %
25-4021 Librarians 50 0.01% $21.04 $23.73 $49,370 8.7 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators (8) (8) $22.37 $25.27 $52,570 14.2 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 90 0.02% (4) (4) $17,520 3.8 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 3,320 0.92% $22.24 $27.05 $56,270 7.5 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 450 0.12% $20.27 $22.74 $47,310 3.8 %
27-1025 Interior Designers (8) (8) $28.35 $25.75 $53,570 6.1 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 1,580 0.44% $23.78 $30.36 $63,150 10.8 %
27-3041 Editors 130 0.04% $24.41 $24.17 $50,270 5.4 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 170 0.05% $18.94 $20.54 $42,720 10.4 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 60 0.02% $22.03 $24.56 $51,080 5.1 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 12,070 3.34% $26.37 $30.63 $63,700 3.5 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 80 0.02% $49.63 $60.35 $125,530 12.1 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 110 0.03% $24.19 $24.88 $51,760 6.0 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 560 0.15% $46.96 $46.82 $97,380 1.8 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (8) (8) $67.31 $69.68 $144,930 5.0 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 390 0.11% $64.30 $66.70 $138,730 14.9 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 340 0.09% $40.43 $40.05 $83,300 2.9 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 4,700 1.30% $29.38 $30.85 $64,160 2.6 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 90 0.02% $23.39 $23.87 $49,640 5.5 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 180 0.05% $27.80 $29.13 $60,600 8.4 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists (8) (8) $21.21 $20.85 $43,360 3.1 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 190 0.05% $17.66 $19.92 $41,440 11.6 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 450 0.12% $25.13 $25.16 $52,330 3.1 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 510 0.14% $14.09 $14.17 $29,480 2.1 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 80 0.02% $17.79 $18.24 $37,950 3.1 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,500 0.41% $19.25 $19.54 $40,630 2.2 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 1,000 0.28% $14.97 $16.08 $33,440 4.0 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (8) (8) $16.72 $17.81 $37,040 8.9 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 180 0.05% $29.81 $29.48 $61,320 2.8 %
29-9012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 130 0.04% $21.74 $25.65 $53,340 14.2 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other (8) (8) $21.37 $22.21 $46,200 12.5 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 6,550 1.81% $10.71 $11.92 $24,800 6.0 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,430 0.40% $12.07 $12.47 $25,940 4.0 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 70 0.02% $10.31 $10.56 $21,960 6.0 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 1,340 0.37% $12.46 $12.94 $26,920 3.6 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 370 0.10% $15.86 $16.23 $33,760 5.6 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 120 0.03% $15.61 $16.86 $35,060 6.2 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 2,580 0.71% $10.60 $11.92 $24,790 4.4 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 60 0.02% $22.36 $24.24 $50,430 5.3 %
33-9032 Security Guards 2,400 0.66% $10.37 $11.34 $23,590 4.7 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 6,170 1.71% $11.00 $12.90 $26,820 4.3 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 330 0.09% $20.71 $21.15 $43,990 3.5 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 2,420 0.67% $16.72 $17.22 $35,820 2.9 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 170 0.05% $11.36 $11.81 $24,570 9.3 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant (8) (8) $8.14 $9.12 $18,980 9.3 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 620 0.17% $9.07 $9.02 $18,750 3.5 %
35-3011 Bartenders 280 0.08% $8.07 $8.77 $18,250 5.2 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 900 0.25% $8.65 $9.39 $19,540 4.7 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 60 0.02% $8.75 $9.03 $18,780 7.1 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 680 0.19% $7.64 $8.28 $17,220 3.6 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 110 0.03% $8.93 $8.51 $17,700 3.8 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (8) (8) $7.51 $8.22 $17,100 4.0 %
35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 60 0.02% $8.61 $9.40 $19,550 8.7 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 7,110 1.97% $9.01 $10.23 $21,270 1.9 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 600 0.17% $15.29 $16.95 $35,250 3.4 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 200 0.06% $19.72 $21.00 $43,680 5.3 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,390 0.66% $9.01 $9.40 $19,550 1.7 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,950 0.82% $8.25 $8.61 $17,900 2.4 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 950 0.26% $9.53 $10.91 $22,700 5.8 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 1,580 0.44% $10.90 $12.51 $26,010 5.5 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 110 0.03% $15.72 $15.92 $33,110 5.4 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 150 0.04% $8.75 $9.65 $20,080 9.8 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 100 0.03% $20.70 $19.71 $41,010 4.5 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 200 0.06% $11.42 $12.57 $26,150 8.3 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 14,220 3.93% $23.44 $28.10 $58,450 3.5 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 340 0.09% $16.52 $18.99 $39,500 4.5 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 940 0.26% $31.90 $34.93 $72,650 4.9 %
41-2011 Cashiers 710 0.20% $8.31 $9.03 $18,780 3.8 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 700 0.19% $9.28 $11.55 $24,030 7.3 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 70 0.02% $27.73 $32.14 $66,860 13.0 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents (8) (8) $26.25 $32.10 $66,780 8.7 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (8) (8) $24.17 $42.43 $88,250 25.1 %
41-3041 Travel Agents 60 0.02% $16.43 $17.30 $35,980 9.0 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 4,230 1.17% $26.79 $30.38 $63,180 4.8 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 760 0.21% $33.06 $39.64 $82,440 12.5 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 2,950 0.82% $26.97 $30.11 $62,620 4.1 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 140 0.04% $14.57 $16.54 $34,400 8.8 %
41-9031 Sales Engineers 340 0.09% $40.97 $42.51 $88,420 3.7 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 260 0.07% $19.20 $22.36 $46,520 8.8 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 150,340 41.58% $14.16 $15.53 $32,290 0.7 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 12,930 3.58% $22.30 $24.11 $50,150 1.6 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 750 0.21% $11.73 $12.04 $25,040 2.0 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 5,850 1.62% $14.11 $15.09 $31,380 2.0 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 8,080 2.23% $13.69 $14.11 $29,340 1.3 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 19,050 5.27% $15.50 $16.43 $34,170 1.4 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 2,620 0.72% $15.61 $15.89 $33,060 1.2 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 520 0.14% $15.56 $16.37 $34,040 2.7 %
43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 120 0.03% $11.31 $12.57 $26,140 8.0 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 380 0.11% $13.21 $13.99 $29,110 5.3 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 26,360 7.29% $13.40 $14.26 $29,670 1.6 %
43-4071 File Clerks 2,110 0.58% $10.46 $11.08 $23,040 1.9 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 490 0.14% $9.57 $9.82 $20,420 4.6 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 320 0.09% $13.55 $13.96 $29,050 4.1 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 240 0.07% $13.99 $14.40 $29,960 3.6 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 1,500 0.41% $15.65 $16.22 $33,740 2.5 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 6,820 1.89% $11.76 $12.40 $25,790 2.6 %
43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 770 0.21% $11.82 $14.36 $29,870 10.6 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 720 0.20% $15.22 $17.17 $35,710 4.4 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 280 0.08% $10.90 $11.02 $22,930 4.8 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 770 0.21% $14.81 $16.18 $33,650 3.6 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 980 0.27% $18.78 $19.09 $39,700 2.7 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 1,220 0.34% $12.46 $12.75 $26,520 3.9 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 800 0.22% $11.90 $12.98 $27,000 6.2 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 16,240 4.49% $18.01 $19.32 $40,190 1.6 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries (8) (8) $20.73 $21.30 $44,310 3.8 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 840 0.23% $13.84 $14.85 $30,890 4.5 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 8,860 2.45% $13.35 $13.80 $28,700 2.8 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 1,720 0.48% $9.57 $12.18 $25,340 9.4 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 3,450 0.95% $12.15 $12.83 $26,680 3.6 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 630 0.17% $14.84 $15.04 $31,270 5.3 %
43-9031 Desktop Publishers (8) (8) $21.57 $20.38 $42,400 7.7 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 1,210 0.33% $15.38 $16.20 $33,700 3.1 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 1,200 0.33% $11.79 $12.02 $25,010 2.1 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 17,660 4.88% $11.15 $12.00 $24,960 2.1 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer (8) (8) $11.83 $12.43 $25,850 3.2 %
43-9081 Proofreaders and Copy Markers (8) (8) $12.00 $12.44 $25,880 11.5 %
43-9111 Statistical Assistants 30 0.01% $15.41 $17.32 $36,030 10.2 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 1,220 0.34% $12.69 $14.58 $30,320 8.4 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 1,690 0.47% $19.11 $20.69 $43,040 6.6 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 490 0.14% $27.78 $29.51 $61,390 4.1 %
47-2031 Carpenters 220 0.06% $18.70 $18.67 $38,830 6.2 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 570 0.16% $14.20 $15.92 $33,120 13.2 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 60 0.02% $13.98 $15.02 $31,230 5.0 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance (8) (8) $16.51 $16.77 $34,880 9.1 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 8,830 2.44% $18.52 $19.27 $40,080 2.7 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 980 0.27% $25.03 $26.07 $54,230 2.5 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 100 0.03% $18.51 $18.36 $38,200 2.4 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 1,650 0.46% $25.77 $25.64 $53,320 3.0 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (8) (8) $23.75 $22.91 $47,640 5.4 %
49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 60 0.02% $25.41 $27.28 $56,750 7.9 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 40 0.01% $19.26 $17.89 $37,210 6.0 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 130 0.04% $16.51 $16.76 $34,850 6.4 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 70 0.02% $16.75 $17.13 $35,620 5.2 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 140 0.04% $25.20 $24.24 $50,430 2.7 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 4,590 1.27% $13.95 $15.20 $31,610 2.5 %
49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers 440 0.12% $23.16 $23.87 $49,650 3.3 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (8) (8) $11.81 $11.61 $24,140 9.4 %
 
Production Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 2,560 0.71% $13.91 $16.74 $34,820 4.9 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 680 0.19% $22.60 $24.64 $51,250 4.6 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 450 0.12% $9.73 $10.34 $21,500 5.2 %
51-4041 Machinists 50 0.01% $17.80 $17.99 $37,420 2.6 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 120 0.03% $8.03 $8.08 $16,810 4.1 %
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians (8) (8) $19.38 $19.41 $40,380 7.1 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 90 0.02% $8.94 $9.25 $19,250 3.8 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 8,860 2.45% $11.55 $13.48 $28,050 2.9 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 350 0.10% $20.66 $21.59 $44,910 4.0 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 510 0.14% $22.41 $23.82 $49,550 5.5 %
53-2012 Commercial Pilots 170 0.05% (4) (4) $65,640 10.6 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 900 0.25% $15.77 $16.15 $33,590 4.1 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 1,090 0.30% $12.01 $12.33 $25,650 4.4 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 1,080 0.30% $9.00 $9.49 $19,740 5.8 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 3,160 0.87% $9.98 $10.46 $21,760 3.1 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 390 0.11% $9.58 $9.62 $20,020 6.2 %

About May 2006 National Industry-Specific 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. Data are being corrected and revised wage estimates will be posted as soon as possible.



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Last Modified Date: September 26, 2008