May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Rocky Mount, NC


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 Rocky Mount, NC, a metropolitan statistical area in North 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 Rocky Mount, NC (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 61,200 $12.20 $15.02 $31,230 1.2 %
 
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 2,250 $32.96 $37.47 $77,930 2.1 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 60 (5) $67.62 $140,650 8.2 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 660 $37.51 $43.36 $90,180 2.9 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 210 $29.72 $36.06 $75,010 5.4 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 70 $30.77 $33.42 $69,520 4.3 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 60 $42.75 $43.74 $90,980 2.2 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 200 $34.59 $38.08 $79,200 5.1 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 90 $34.32 $36.76 $76,460 3.7 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 30 $32.30 $34.90 $72,580 4.6 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 110 $33.50 $40.42 $84,070 13.6 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 130 (4) (4) $58,950 2.8 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 50 $22.05 $27.66 $57,540 2.4 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 40 $42.27 $41.56 $86,440 2.1 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 80 $25.55 $24.73 $51,440 6.7 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors 50 $12.14 $15.32 $31,880 14.7 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 80 $33.05 $35.97 $74,820 2.8 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 60 $18.69 $20.01 $41,610 3.7 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 80 $36.47 $36.34 $75,590 3.1 %
 
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 1,180 $22.18 $23.65 $49,200 1.7 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 70 $20.88 $22.92 $47,670 1.5 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 50 $24.54 $23.99 $49,890 10.6 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 70 $25.50 $26.47 $55,050 3.2 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 40 $20.53 $20.37 $42,360 5.2 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 40 $20.26 $20.72 $43,090 3.2 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 50 $21.88 $22.20 $46,170 3.0 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 160 $24.98 $25.21 $52,440 4.3 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 260 $23.69 $25.10 $52,220 2.1 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors (8) $34.46 $33.65 $69,990 8.9 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 40 $15.88 $15.57 $32,380 2.0 %
 
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 540 $24.40 $25.35 $52,740 2.3 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 110 $30.05 $30.56 $63,560 2.5 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 170 $14.94 $16.41 $34,140 2.7 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 110 $32.10 $32.59 $67,780 3.0 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 40 $23.42 $24.39 $50,730 2.2 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 50 $19.69 $22.76 $47,340 4.5 %
 
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 560 $22.70 $24.83 $51,640 2.4 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 70 $29.68 $30.67 $63,800 1.9 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 60 $27.50 $27.74 $57,710 5.1 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians (8) $20.62 $20.79 $43,250 3.9 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 40 $12.09 $12.36 $25,700 8.5 %
 
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 640 $16.54 $16.53 $34,390 4.4 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors (8) $19.55 $19.01 $39,550 8.0 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 100 $19.50 $19.88 $41,350 3.5 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 170 $16.96 $17.55 $36,500 1.9 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 50 $16.91 $17.39 $36,160 2.2 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 120 $8.95 $9.85 $20,490 9.2 %
 
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 (8) $21.45 $38.48 $80,040 26.5 %
23-1011 Lawyers 90 $62.19 $68.35 $142,170 17.7 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 60 $16.40 $18.05 $37,530 9.9 %
 
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 3,890 $16.81 $16.68 $34,700 2.0 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $48,730 1.7 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $47,430 2.0 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 200 $7.42 $7.85 $16,340 4.7 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 410 (4) (4) $37,350 2.6 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School (8) (4) (4) $36,350 4.1 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 70 $13.50 $14.81 $30,810 3.2 %
25-4021 Librarians 60 $21.40 $21.29 $44,290 2.8 %
25-4031 Library Technicians (8) $12.74 $12.73 $26,480 3.0 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 50 $23.68 $24.13 $50,200 2.7 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 670 (4) (4) $18,380 1.5 %
 
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 280 $13.18 $15.01 $31,220 4.2 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 60 $13.27 $14.26 $29,650 4.6 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 30 (4) (4) $29,190 3.6 %
 
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 3,050 $23.79 $28.31 $58,870 3.8 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 40 $58.07 $69.68 $144,940 12.8 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 110 $47.83 $44.96 $93,520 5.8 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (8) $64.80 $67.22 $139,820 11.6 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 30 $38.38 $37.81 $78,640 2.7 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,140 $25.39 $26.35 $54,800 1.8 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 70 $32.93 $32.44 $67,480 2.5 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 110 $32.33 $31.89 $66,340 2.7 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 40 $22.84 $23.63 $49,160 2.2 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 70 $31.07 $30.34 $63,120 3.8 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 90 $31.72 $30.76 $63,980 14.2 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 140 $10.82 $11.90 $24,750 6.1 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 150 $10.49 $10.49 $21,810 2.6 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 240 $17.81 $17.64 $36,680 1.9 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 90 $10.24 $10.24 $21,290 2.2 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 40 $14.54 $16.69 $34,710 6.2 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 70 $10.68 $11.60 $24,130 2.8 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 2,050 $9.15 $10.16 $21,120 3.2 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 910 $8.06 $8.17 $17,000 2.3 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 550 $9.66 $9.57 $19,910 2.2 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 80 $20.92 $21.17 $44,040 4.1 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 120 $12.63 $12.43 $25,850 8.8 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 110 $12.34 $12.74 $26,490 3.1 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 30 $15.10 $15.60 $32,440 5.2 %
 
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 1,230 $14.07 $15.08 $31,370 2.9 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 400 $13.52 $13.40 $27,880 3.4 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 320 $15.42 $16.08 $33,450 5.7 %
33-9032 Security Guards 140 $10.03 $11.36 $23,630 7.2 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 40 $7.22 $7.04 $14,640 4.1 %
 
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 4,290 $6.92 $7.74 $16,090 2.4 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 350 $12.05 $13.11 $27,260 3.0 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 70 $7.45 $7.22 $15,010 5.2 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 90 $8.81 $9.23 $19,190 2.4 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 350 $7.47 $7.80 $16,230 4.6 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (8) $7.01 $7.13 $14,820 7.5 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 310 $7.37 $7.73 $16,070 3.4 %
35-3011 Bartenders 120 $9.59 $10.54 $21,930 11.0 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,410 $6.45 $6.58 $13,690 2.4 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 100 $7.20 $7.09 $14,750 6.5 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 920 $6.58 $7.19 $14,950 5.8 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 30 $7.91 $8.09 $16,840 7.2 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 90 $7.37 $7.23 $15,040 4.0 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 200 $7.51 $7.29 $15,160 3.9 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 80 $6.37 $6.55 $13,630 4.4 %
 
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 1,690 $8.53 $9.45 $19,650 3.0 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 60 $13.21 $15.23 $31,680 4.4 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 50 $22.20 $24.29 $50,520 13.8 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 890 $8.69 $8.97 $18,660 2.5 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 360 $7.01 $7.17 $14,900 2.2 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 50 $10.72 $10.59 $22,030 9.0 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 290 $9.08 $9.71 $20,190 6.4 %
 
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 1,240 $7.90 $8.61 $17,910 2.7 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 40 $15.83 $16.49 $34,300 4.2 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 50 $6.85 $7.65 $15,910 5.8 %
39-4021 Funeral Attendants (8) $10.18 $10.50 $21,840 4.4 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 80 $7.20 $9.41 $19,570 23.4 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 160 $7.82 $7.89 $16,410 6.8 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 550 $7.98 $8.16 $16,970 3.2 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 30 $13.05 $13.13 $27,310 5.5 %
 
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 6,420 $9.30 $12.78 $26,570 3.0 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 740 $13.32 $15.62 $32,480 4.4 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 120 $22.11 $28.14 $58,520 5.2 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,110 $7.42 $7.48 $15,550 1.3 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 240 $8.24 $9.33 $19,400 6.3 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 110 $10.30 $11.04 $22,960 5.4 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 1,830 $8.91 $10.72 $22,300 5.1 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 40 $19.45 $24.02 $49,960 11.2 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 90 $15.98 $18.99 $39,490 8.7 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 60 $21.56 $23.17 $48,200 10.6 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 110 $26.33 $28.03 $58,310 6.3 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 760 $17.29 $20.39 $42,400 4.5 %
41-9021 Real Estate Brokers 40 $13.55 $20.44 $42,520 24.8 %
 
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 9,550 $12.13 $13.08 $27,220 1.3 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 610 $19.62 $21.69 $45,110 6.2 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 110 $10.61 $11.02 $22,910 1.7 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 140 $12.27 $13.00 $27,040 2.1 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 200 $12.11 $12.81 $26,640 2.3 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 830 $13.12 $13.68 $28,450 2.1 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 100 $13.56 $13.63 $28,350 1.5 %
43-3071 Tellers 180 $10.38 $10.47 $21,780 2.3 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 910 $12.09 $12.63 $26,270 2.0 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 210 $12.44 $13.17 $27,390 1.8 %
43-4071 File Clerks 80 $10.90 $11.43 $23,780 3.4 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 110 $7.98 $8.03 $16,710 4.3 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 30 $9.89 $9.50 $19,750 4.0 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 80 $11.11 $11.49 $23,900 3.1 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 60 $14.31 $14.31 $29,750 2.1 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 460 $10.63 $10.83 $22,530 2.0 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 60 $14.29 $14.74 $30,670 2.1 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 60 $12.82 $12.76 $26,540 1.9 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 80 $12.63 $12.55 $26,100 5.6 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 40 $21.27 $19.73 $41,040 3.3 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 140 $20.70 $20.58 $42,810 2.5 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 210 $20.59 $18.75 $39,010 3.8 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 150 $14.65 $15.63 $32,510 2.2 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 370 $12.57 $12.70 $26,410 1.6 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 980 $9.73 $9.88 $20,540 2.4 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 510 $15.12 $15.50 $32,240 2.0 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 80 $15.87 $14.96 $31,120 10.1 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 190 $11.62 $11.91 $24,780 3.8 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 760 $11.39 $11.85 $24,640 2.1 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 130 $15.32 $15.29 $31,790 1.9 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 140 $11.97 $12.38 $25,750 4.2 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 40 $6.59 $6.97 $14,500 5.4 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,130 $10.38 $10.85 $22,560 2.3 %
 
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 250 $7.26 $8.64 $17,980 5.2 %
45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 60 $6.54 $7.30 $15,180 13.8 %
 
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 3,120 $13.53 $14.51 $30,180 2.3 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 430 $23.25 $23.13 $48,110 2.4 %
47-2031 Carpenters 480 $13.20 $13.19 $27,440 4.2 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 120 $12.24 $12.18 $25,330 5.0 %
47-2111 Electricians 440 $17.40 $17.51 $36,420 3.0 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 80 $11.22 $11.48 $23,870 4.5 %
47-2151 Pipelayers 60 $9.78 $9.87 $20,520 3.1 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 100 $15.04 $15.56 $32,360 3.0 %
47-2181 Roofers 40 $11.43 $11.20 $23,290 5.1 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers (8) $16.87 $15.84 $32,940 12.1 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 40 $8.06 $8.30 $17,260 7.7 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 200 $11.55 $11.41 $23,740 8.5 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 70 $10.51 $11.00 $22,880 6.1 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 40 $20.46 $20.34 $42,300 2.3 %
 
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 3,340 $16.80 $17.51 $36,420 4.9 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 310 $25.25 $24.62 $51,200 3.3 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 90 $16.73 $17.80 $37,020 10.2 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (8) $24.68 $23.64 $49,170 6.4 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 40 $18.15 $18.69 $38,870 7.5 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 60 $16.38 $16.12 $33,530 11.4 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 240 $14.83 $14.64 $30,450 2.5 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 110 $14.25 $14.71 $30,600 2.5 %
49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (8) $9.97 $11.12 $23,130 9.6 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 40 $10.06 $9.90 $20,590 4.0 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (8) $16.05 $15.98 $33,230 3.2 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 280 $19.18 $18.18 $37,810 3.6 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 850 $15.37 $15.72 $32,690 3.0 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 80 $16.65 $18.00 $37,450 6.5 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 120 $10.70 $11.71 $24,360 8.5 %
 
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 8,250 $11.35 $12.21 $25,400 1.9 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 500 $21.14 $21.56 $44,840 2.2 %
51-2021 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 140 $12.20 $12.02 $25,000 3.3 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 80 $14.92 $14.60 $30,370 2.8 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 2,520 $10.93 $11.35 $23,620 4.5 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 110 $8.07 $8.00 $16,630 3.0 %
51-3011 Bakers 80 $9.61 $10.47 $21,770 3.6 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 70 $10.49 $11.10 $23,090 5.4 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 110 $12.75 $12.52 $26,030 4.2 %
51-4041 Machinists 550 $15.11 $14.91 $31,010 2.5 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 360 $11.49 $11.69 $24,320 2.3 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 220 $13.99 $13.62 $28,340 4.1 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 70 $7.69 $8.05 $16,740 3.2 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 50 $6.92 $6.92 $14,400 3.0 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 290 $7.81 $8.59 $17,870 2.6 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 60 $8.23 $9.26 $19,260 9.1 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 50 $15.11 $15.16 $31,540 2.9 %
51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 40 $15.35 $15.07 $31,360 4.8 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 330 $11.89 $11.58 $24,080 2.5 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $11.35 $11.47 $23,860 2.2 %
51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic (8) $9.40 $9.05 $18,820 2.9 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 370 $8.70 $8.81 $18,320 3.3 %
 
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 6,900 $10.94 $12.44 $25,880 2.4 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 150 $18.65 $18.77 $39,030 2.3 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 200 $21.51 $22.69 $47,200 4.2 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers (8) $11.44 $12.53 $26,070 6.8 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 950 $19.83 $20.57 $42,780 3.1 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 560 $10.75 $11.73 $24,410 4.9 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 110 $13.90 $14.67 $30,520 2.3 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (8) $11.07 $11.01 $22,910 2.1 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 120 $8.44 $8.36 $17,390 6.3 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,020 $8.89 $9.61 $20,000 3.4 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 540 $9.41 $9.17 $19,070 3.0 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 130 $8.68 $9.67 $20,120 2.7 %

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