May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Topeka, KS


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 Topeka, KS, a metropolitan statistical area in Kansas.

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 Topeka, KS (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 106,180 $14.13 $16.98 $35,320 2.1 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 5,270 $31.83 $36.09 $75,060 4.7 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 620 $38.45 $45.53 $94,700 14.1 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,730 $30.93 $35.07 $72,940 6.4 %
11-1031 Legislators 120 (4) (4) $29,680 5.9 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 90 $47.48 $50.65 $105,350 4.8 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 150 $44.26 $48.68 $101,250 5.3 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 50 $39.81 $40.57 $84,380 3.7 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 120 $26.42 $27.83 $57,900 4.1 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 190 $36.89 $38.20 $79,450 2.5 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 370 $33.40 $36.50 $75,910 3.5 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 30 $37.56 $36.67 $76,260 4.8 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 40 $37.17 $36.47 $75,850 3.2 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 50 $27.62 $31.28 $65,060 7.3 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 40 $31.40 $33.86 $70,430 4.1 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 80 $35.74 $34.55 $71,870 3.5 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 140 $29.76 $34.25 $71,230 5.4 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 30 $17.45 $18.36 $38,190 4.5 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 190 (4) (4) $64,360 3.0 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 120 $41.06 $42.34 $88,070 2.9 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 160 $19.73 $24.04 $50,000 8.7 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 260 $29.70 $33.36 $69,380 4.1 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 40 $25.87 $24.78 $51,540 1.5 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 70 $24.32 $30.97 $64,410 11.4 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 90 $21.27 $25.26 $52,550 10.0 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 290 $34.50 $37.58 $78,170 4.2 %
 
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 5,370 $22.34 $24.14 $50,220 2.3 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 60 $18.01 $20.96 $43,600 6.8 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 200 $24.03 $25.92 $53,920 5.3 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 170 $22.34 $23.96 $49,830 4.0 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 200 $21.87 $25.61 $53,260 3.4 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 140 $16.15 $17.85 $37,120 8.1 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 80 $21.91 $24.67 $51,320 3.3 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 210 $23.56 $23.82 $49,540 4.7 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 170 $23.69 $24.75 $51,490 3.0 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 490 $24.60 $26.32 $54,750 4.0 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,190 $21.34 $21.45 $44,610 3.6 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 1,070 $22.88 $23.86 $49,630 1.6 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 80 $21.52 $22.49 $46,770 2.1 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 120 $26.42 $29.07 $60,460 6.0 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors (8) $59.02 $49.58 $103,130 17.0 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 50 $19.72 $21.88 $45,500 4.7 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 260 $18.93 $20.56 $42,760 4.3 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers 40 $9.35 $13.14 $27,330 20.5 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 50 $23.31 $24.87 $51,720 14.4 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 2,330 $25.85 $26.72 $55,580 2.0 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 440 $26.61 $26.98 $56,120 2.2 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications (8) $33.56 $34.89 $72,570 6.7 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 130 $28.46 $29.11 $60,560 2.2 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 480 $19.43 $19.91 $41,400 3.3 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 340 $30.43 $29.88 $62,140 2.8 %
15-1061 Database Administrators (8) $27.43 $28.13 $58,520 1.7 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 230 $21.54 $23.72 $49,340 3.3 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 150 $23.30 $24.06 $50,040 5.0 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other (8) $30.78 $29.91 $62,210 5.8 %
15-2011 Actuaries 50 $30.02 $38.01 $79,050 14.2 %
 
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 1,410 $25.71 $27.06 $56,280 2.9 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 50 $28.74 $29.14 $60,610 9.6 %
17-1022 Surveyors 40 $17.01 $19.48 $40,510 6.0 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 330 $30.17 $30.87 $64,200 2.1 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 70 $34.85 $37.23 $77,440 6.7 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 40 $35.46 $35.14 $73,090 2.4 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 30 $23.96 $27.42 $57,030 3.9 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 50 $30.78 $39.79 $82,750 13.3 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 70 $17.68 $17.91 $37,250 3.1 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 50 $17.21 $18.20 $37,850 3.7 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 300 $18.64 $18.98 $39,480 2.1 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 80 $23.92 $23.41 $48,690 2.7 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 30 $11.22 $13.72 $28,540 6.5 %
 
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 1,110 $23.51 $25.11 $52,230 2.8 %
19-2031 Chemists 40 $20.73 $21.88 $45,510 5.5 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 180 $26.74 $26.66 $55,450 2.4 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 200 $22.22 $23.14 $48,130 2.8 %
19-3022 Survey Researchers 120 $18.96 $20.01 $41,630 4.8 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 100 $26.19 $33.62 $69,930 5.8 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 30 $20.49 $20.81 $43,290 4.8 %
19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians (8) $26.47 $26.51 $55,130 5.3 %
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians (8) $19.58 $18.31 $38,090 3.3 %
 
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 1,690 $15.97 $16.45 $34,220 3.0 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 60 $16.85 $17.13 $35,640 3.1 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 140 $20.87 $20.48 $42,600 3.9 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 160 $14.10 $13.77 $28,650 2.6 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 110 $14.30 $14.97 $31,140 3.2 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 70 $19.54 $19.52 $40,590 2.2 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 150 $16.47 $17.55 $36,500 5.0 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 80 $21.17 $22.66 $47,130 2.1 %
21-1091 Health Educators 40 $18.84 $18.87 $39,250 4.8 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 440 $11.64 $11.98 $24,910 3.0 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 110 $14.39 $16.49 $34,290 15.5 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 1,180 $28.21 $33.00 $68,650 9.3 %
23-1011 Lawyers 710 $30.94 $39.79 $82,770 12.9 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 180 $16.79 $17.53 $36,460 3.5 %
23-2092 Law Clerks 60 $11.27 $11.98 $24,920 3.7 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 70 $21.81 $21.98 $45,730 5.8 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 7,030 $15.33 $15.97 $33,220 3.5 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (8) $9.76 $10.13 $21,070 5.0 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 80 (4) (4) $38,550 2.5 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,660 (4) (4) $34,920 1.9 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 820 (4) (4) $34,320 2.1 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,090 (4) (4) $37,000 2.5 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 130 (4) (4) $42,960 2.0 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 130 (4) (4) $40,360 3.5 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 50 (4) (4) $38,650 1.7 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 90 (4) (4) $45,530 4.3 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 80 $11.95 $14.29 $29,730 15.0 %
25-4021 Librarians 170 $21.72 $21.95 $45,650 2.2 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 140 $14.19 $14.36 $29,880 2.8 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 110 $28.03 $26.77 $55,680 3.1 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,350 (4) (4) $18,540 5.6 %
 
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 1,270 $15.43 $16.86 $35,060 3.3 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 50 $10.03 $10.33 $21,490 4.4 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers (8) $15.41 $15.94 $33,150 3.9 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 50 $17.37 $21.20 $44,100 19.0 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 40 $11.29 $11.19 $23,280 2.6 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 140 (4) (4) $22,700 9.9 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 40 $12.51 $17.63 $36,670 20.2 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 320 $20.67 $22.11 $45,980 3.7 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 50 $17.23 $16.96 $35,280 3.2 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 30 $11.10 $11.60 $24,120 2.6 %
27-4021 Photographers 50 $10.65 $11.49 $23,900 7.8 %
 
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 6,960 $22.31 $26.80 $55,740 3.1 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 40 $21.91 $22.56 $46,930 2.6 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 160 $42.78 $41.71 $86,760 1.6 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (8) $60.64 $66.50 $138,320 5.1 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 80 $36.32 $35.98 $74,840 3.3 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,600 $24.59 $24.73 $51,440 2.4 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 120 $27.24 $28.19 $58,630 3.0 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 170 $28.10 $28.52 $59,320 3.0 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 50 $16.15 $17.31 $36,000 5.1 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 100 $21.02 $21.04 $43,770 1.7 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 80 $24.13 $26.38 $54,880 2.0 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 50 $26.95 $28.44 $59,160 5.6 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 190 $12.67 $13.24 $27,540 2.7 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 140 $33.27 $32.68 $67,970 4.0 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 50 $25.03 $24.44 $50,840 1.9 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 150 $20.99 $21.16 $44,000 1.6 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 230 $12.06 $12.23 $25,450 2.7 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,040 $16.50 $16.57 $34,460 1.3 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 180 $14.80 $14.50 $30,150 1.9 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 80 $10.83 $10.26 $21,340 13.0 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 80 $23.93 $24.53 $51,030 1.8 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 130 $9.94 $12.68 $26,380 4.4 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 3,490 $10.75 $11.41 $23,740 2.4 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 1,020 $10.20 $10.60 $22,050 6.8 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,490 $10.40 $10.62 $22,090 2.0 %
31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 40 $21.07 $20.51 $42,670 4.8 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 150 $19.38 $19.92 $41,430 3.9 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 250 $12.84 $13.00 $27,040 7.4 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 130 $10.86 $11.07 $23,030 3.5 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 70 $14.15 $14.01 $29,140 3.1 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (8) $9.47 $9.69 $20,160 7.8 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 80 $12.97 $13.73 $28,560 5.9 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 2,940 $14.87 $16.27 $33,850 5.9 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 110 $27.28 $26.98 $56,110 3.8 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 690 $16.47 $17.00 $35,350 9.0 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 550 $14.29 $14.69 $30,550 4.0 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 160 $23.39 $23.96 $49,830 2.3 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 510 $19.47 $18.82 $39,150 3.8 %
33-9032 Security Guards 480 $10.52 $11.72 $24,370 4.6 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 90 $13.04 $13.52 $28,120 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 7,990 $7.28 $7.97 $16,580 1.2 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 100 $11.52 $11.76 $24,470 4.8 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 570 $11.06 $12.00 $24,960 3.4 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 460 $6.42 $6.50 $13,510 3.0 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 530 $9.64 $10.19 $21,200 3.6 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 410 $8.89 $8.71 $18,110 4.8 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 160 $8.12 $8.65 $17,990 8.7 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 610 $7.18 $7.38 $15,350 2.8 %
35-3011 Bartenders 350 $7.15 $7.69 $16,000 5.4 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,100 $7.17 $7.38 $15,360 2.3 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 420 $6.41 $6.56 $13,640 5.5 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,370 $6.85 $7.56 $15,720 3.2 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 180 $6.52 $6.66 $13,850 3.9 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 180 $6.80 $7.10 $14,760 3.5 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 350 $6.91 $6.93 $14,410 2.6 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 190 $7.48 $7.94 $16,510 5.4 %
 
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 3,100 $9.34 $10.00 $20,790 1.8 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 160 $14.01 $13.80 $28,710 3.6 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 110 $16.71 $16.74 $34,820 5.2 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,840 $9.42 $9.76 $20,290 2.4 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 570 $8.16 $8.22 $17,090 2.1 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 60 $14.32 $14.75 $30,690 4.3 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 350 $9.01 $9.51 $19,780 3.1 %
 
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 3,200 $8.25 $9.01 $18,740 2.8 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 100 $13.45 $14.48 $30,120 3.9 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 150 $6.86 $7.68 $15,980 6.9 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers (8) $6.28 $6.28 $13,060 9.1 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 190 $7.02 $7.14 $14,850 5.4 %
39-4021 Funeral Attendants 50 $7.48 $7.45 $15,490 6.8 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 260 $8.89 $11.67 $24,270 16.4 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 470 $7.94 $8.10 $16,850 5.6 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 1,330 $8.43 $8.54 $17,760 3.7 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 140 $6.80 $8.69 $18,070 10.6 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 230 $8.90 $9.45 $19,650 3.3 %
 
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 9,310 $9.93 $13.60 $28,280 2.8 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,020 $14.88 $15.78 $32,830 2.8 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 120 $28.46 $34.84 $72,470 7.8 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,610 $7.46 $7.83 $16,290 2.3 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 460 $9.25 $9.83 $20,450 5.1 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 200 $13.04 $13.70 $28,500 6.1 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,960 $9.07 $10.68 $22,220 3.6 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 110 $10.79 $15.02 $31,240 4.8 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 220 $17.98 $19.77 $41,130 12.4 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 150 $23.73 $28.71 $59,730 7.3 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 290 $22.65 $25.48 $52,990 6.9 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 170 $26.01 $27.47 $57,140 7.9 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 720 $24.42 $27.84 $57,900 4.7 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents (8) $15.93 $16.08 $33,450 8.7 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 60 $15.16 $17.43 $36,250 8.5 %
 
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 21,000 $12.77 $13.53 $28,140 2.1 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,460 $17.96 $18.95 $39,420 3.6 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 110 $10.69 $10.91 $22,680 2.7 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 360 $10.96 $11.55 $24,020 2.7 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 350 $12.71 $12.63 $26,270 2.0 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,640 $13.49 $13.77 $28,640 1.6 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 200 $15.90 $15.93 $33,140 3.2 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 60 $14.57 $14.34 $29,820 6.8 %
43-3071 Tellers 700 $9.94 $9.96 $20,720 2.9 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 130 $14.81 $15.08 $31,370 4.0 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,730 $12.32 $13.37 $27,820 3.6 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 360 $15.01 $15.86 $33,000 2.3 %
43-4071 File Clerks 120 $9.85 $11.14 $23,170 4.2 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 180 $7.97 $7.94 $16,510 4.1 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 180 $10.66 $11.13 $23,150 2.3 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 60 $13.28 $14.00 $29,120 8.1 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 120 $12.16 $12.66 $26,330 5.0 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 120 $16.80 $16.59 $34,510 2.3 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 970 $9.92 $10.02 $20,840 3.4 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 340 $10.61 $11.68 $24,300 11.2 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 290 $9.06 $9.22 $19,170 3.0 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 90 $13.53 $13.85 $28,800 6.0 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 110 $11.66 $14.17 $29,480 7.9 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 120 $13.35 $12.54 $26,080 8.6 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 60 $21.62 $21.25 $44,210 3.9 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 330 $20.81 $20.62 $42,890 2.6 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 180 $21.19 $19.78 $41,130 4.1 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 140 $20.27 $19.97 $41,540 3.2 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 790 $11.91 $14.33 $29,820 6.4 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,600 $10.77 $11.28 $23,450 5.3 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (8) $11.34 $12.39 $25,760 2.7 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 2,530 $15.38 $16.68 $34,690 1.8 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 250 $10.69 $11.56 $24,040 8.1 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 330 $12.23 $13.02 $27,090 5.9 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,240 $10.93 $11.16 $23,200 2.7 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 130 $15.02 $15.17 $31,540 4.9 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 180 $10.48 $10.96 $22,810 1.8 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (8) $12.85 $13.16 $27,370 4.5 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 180 $12.20 $12.19 $25,360 2.8 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,680 $10.67 $11.10 $23,090 1.9 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 110 $13.77 $13.45 $27,970 7.6 %
 
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 80 $15.58 $16.05 $33,390 6.4 %
45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors 40 $17.90 $18.49 $38,450 2.0 %
 
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 5,150 $16.23 $17.37 $36,130 1.8 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 610 $23.10 $24.22 $50,390 2.6 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 100 $21.19 $20.30 $42,210 3.9 %
47-2031 Carpenters 610 $16.04 $16.28 $33,850 3.3 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 170 $15.71 $16.08 $33,450 5.5 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 960 $12.98 $13.38 $27,820 2.7 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 580 $16.95 $17.21 $35,790 3.9 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 90 $13.83 $14.09 $29,300 3.8 %
47-2111 Electricians 370 $22.31 $21.35 $44,410 4.9 %
47-2131 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall (8) $15.36 $15.57 $32,390 10.2 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 160 $13.42 $14.52 $30,210 8.2 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 460 $24.05 $22.58 $46,960 4.7 %
47-2181 Roofers 90 $11.72 $12.27 $25,510 5.6 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 140 $20.98 $19.22 $39,990 9.4 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 70 $13.43 $13.78 $28,660 7.1 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 80 $10.89 $11.53 $23,980 5.4 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 90 $9.32 $10.23 $21,280 10.6 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 60 $9.90 $10.93 $22,730 9.6 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 40 $22.27 $23.08 $48,010 11.2 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 100 $13.12 $13.43 $27,930 2.8 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 4,520 $17.61 $18.17 $37,800 2.2 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 510 $23.33 $24.06 $50,040 2.2 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 180 $14.74 $14.80 $30,790 4.6 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 30 $20.91 $20.77 $43,210 3.3 %
49-2095 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 80 $25.57 $24.46 $50,870 11.7 %
49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 140 $22.75 $22.68 $47,170 2.7 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 50 $16.06 $15.80 $32,870 4.9 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 620 $15.57 $16.02 $33,320 4.2 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 150 $15.84 $16.40 $34,120 3.1 %
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 50 $13.16 $13.43 $27,940 3.6 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 160 $19.13 $18.87 $39,250 2.7 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 170 $8.98 $9.34 $19,420 3.4 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 140 $22.07 $21.29 $44,280 6.3 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 210 $19.61 $20.42 $42,480 5.3 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,030 $15.12 $15.89 $33,040 2.9 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 180 $24.85 $24.51 $50,980 4.0 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 90 $21.38 $20.36 $42,340 9.5 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 40 $13.35 $13.73 $28,560 4.4 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 80 $9.82 $9.75 $20,270 3.6 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 70 $12.36 $12.86 $26,740 2.8 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 6,290 $16.14 $16.55 $34,430 5.7 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 430 $23.66 $25.35 $52,730 3.4 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 290 $10.61 $11.70 $24,330 12.5 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 90 $11.19 $11.71 $24,350 3.4 %
51-3011 Bakers 70 $12.19 $12.43 $25,850 9.3 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 80 $12.78 $13.18 $27,410 3.6 %
51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 80 $16.60 $16.68 $34,690 5.5 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 80 $15.32 $14.93 $31,050 3.8 %
51-4041 Machinists 180 $17.60 $18.15 $37,760 3.7 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 160 $11.56 $12.51 $26,020 3.5 %
51-5011 Bindery Workers 120 $9.25 $10.79 $22,440 3.7 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 150 $15.23 $15.93 $33,140 3.8 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators (8) $18.32 $17.49 $36,380 2.9 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 110 $8.62 $9.15 $19,030 2.9 %
51-6093 Upholsterers (8) $13.00 $12.72 $26,460 11.9 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (8) $14.70 $15.78 $32,830 14.8 %
51-8012 Power Distributors and Dispatchers (8) $23.35 $24.54 $51,040 3.0 %
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 $9.52 $11.95 $24,850 5.6 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 100 $12.99 $13.07 $27,180 6.1 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) $10.63 $12.33 $25,640 11.4 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 160 $19.74 $18.65 $38,790 5.1 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 170 $15.61 $16.46 $34,240 4.5 %
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians (8) $14.41 $14.80 $30,790 6.9 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 700 $16.44 $15.83 $32,920 6.4 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 30 $16.01 $16.45 $34,220 4.3 %
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (8) $11.69 $13.36 $27,800 25.2 %
51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 40 $10.82 $11.72 $24,370 4.6 %
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) $8.82 $11.29 $23,480 11.9 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 180 $10.20 $10.42 $21,680 4.1 %
 
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 5,490 $11.45 $12.62 $26,240 3.0 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 110 $16.38 $17.42 $36,240 4.4 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 190 $23.73 $23.60 $49,080 4.4 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 110 $14.54 $13.38 $27,830 9.5 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 420 $13.43 $13.57 $28,230 2.9 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 200 $15.24 $14.69 $30,550 5.1 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 880 $14.05 $15.17 $31,550 4.4 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 470 $13.34 $13.75 $28,600 4.2 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 120 $8.40 $8.26 $17,190 4.9 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 40 $7.08 $10.40 $21,630 21.8 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants (8) $7.82 $8.07 $16,780 4.9 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 310 $13.90 $13.88 $28,880 5.4 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 320 $7.89 $8.50 $17,670 6.5 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,010 $9.19 $10.19 $21,200 3.5 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 920 $8.61 $10.52 $21,880 9.3 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 90 $12.08 $11.91 $24,780 3.6 %

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.

(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