May 2006 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

NAICS 811100 - Automotive Repair and Maintenance

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 811100 - Automotive Repair and Maintenance.

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 811100 - Automotive Repair and Maintenance is part of: NAICS 811000 - Repair and Maintenance.

NAICS 811100 - Automotive Repair and Maintenance consists of:

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NAICS 811100 - Automotive Repair and Maintenance

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 885,830 100.00% $13.07 $15.12 $31,440 0.5 %
 
Management 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)
11-0000 Management Occupations 19,380 2.19% $32.41 $38.15 $79,350 1.3 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 750 0.08% $46.42 $53.80 $111,900 3.5 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 15,820 1.79% $32.62 $38.39 $79,850 1.4 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 900 0.10% $32.03 $37.68 $78,360 3.9 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 600 0.07% $20.70 $23.89 $49,690 6.1 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 370 0.04% $36.18 $39.13 $81,390 4.9 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 30 (7) $37.24 $38.99 $81,100 10.7 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 50 0.01% $33.30 $35.52 $73,880 10.4 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 770 0.09% $23.72 $29.45 $61,260 9.1 %
 
Business and Financial Operations 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)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 14,710 1.66% $21.97 $24.59 $51,140 1.9 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 80 0.01% $16.83 $18.89 $39,280 7.3 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 1,220 0.14% $17.97 $20.33 $42,290 3.7 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 230 0.03% $23.17 $24.17 $50,270 7.9 %
13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage (8) (8) $21.14 $22.64 $47,080 7.0 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 10,000 1.13% $21.33 $22.75 $47,330 1.4 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (8) (8) $30.77 $29.38 $61,120 5.3 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 120 0.01% $17.48 $20.67 $42,990 9.0 %
13-1111 Management Analysts (8) (8) (5) $66.14 $137,570 29.8 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,040 0.12% $31.74 $40.81 $84,890 9.8 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 1,570 0.18% $25.99 $28.67 $59,630 4.2 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science 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)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 330 0.04% $19.49 $20.62 $42,890 4.6 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 240 0.03% $17.86 $19.27 $40,080 5.7 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 40 (7) $23.61 $25.00 $52,010 8.3 %
 
Architecture and Engineering 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)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations (8) (8) $23.64 $26.60 $55,330 7.8 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers (8) (8) $35.70 $35.10 $73,010 2.2 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 100 0.01% $22.63 $23.45 $48,780 11.3 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science 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)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 70 0.01% $21.94 $22.85 $47,530 4.3 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 60 0.01% $20.57 $21.64 $45,010 4.9 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 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)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 150 0.02% $15.03 $16.68 $34,690 6.6 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 90 0.01% $15.42 $16.41 $34,130 8.2 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists (8) (8) $14.71 $17.91 $37,240 18.3 %
 
Protective Service 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)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 110 0.01% $9.26 $10.48 $21,800 6.5 %
33-9032 Security Guards 110 0.01% $9.20 $10.22 $21,260 6.2 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related 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)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 430 0.05% $7.89 $8.16 $16,970 3.0 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers (8) (8) $7.86 $7.78 $16,180 5.0 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 130 0.01% $8.00 $8.09 $16,820 4.8 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (8) (8) $8.04 $8.10 $16,850 4.2 %
35-9021 Dishwashers (8) (8) $6.78 $6.76 $14,070 6.4 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 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)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 6,370 0.72% $8.78 $9.27 $19,290 2.1 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 90 0.01% $15.78 $15.94 $33,160 5.4 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 6,130 0.69% $8.68 $9.13 $18,990 2.1 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 130 0.01% $10.29 $10.87 $22,600 5.9 %
 
Sales and Related 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)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 47,060 5.31% $12.16 $14.63 $30,430 1.4 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 2,240 0.25% $19.30 $22.69 $47,200 3.8 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 360 0.04% $29.64 $33.73 $70,160 8.4 %
41-2011 Cashiers 11,310 1.28% $8.36 $8.85 $18,410 1.5 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 14,070 1.59% $12.38 $13.82 $28,740 2.1 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 7,670 0.87% $14.30 $15.30 $31,820 2.0 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 5,730 0.65% $13.90 $15.05 $31,290 2.6 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents (8) (8) $19.84 $18.01 $37,460 15.3 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents (8) (8) $16.97 $18.07 $37,590 7.4 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 2,320 0.26% $20.07 $22.61 $47,030 4.2 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 120 0.01% $13.15 $17.24 $35,860 11.3 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,720 0.19% $23.23 $27.07 $56,300 6.1 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 900 0.10% $11.72 $16.28 $33,870 13.8 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 440 0.05% $13.22 $19.00 $39,510 14.1 %
 
Office and Administrative Support 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)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 93,600 10.57% $11.59 $12.78 $26,580 0.7 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 4,180 0.47% $19.51 $21.43 $44,570 2.4 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 60 0.01% $12.86 $14.02 $29,160 4.2 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 2,320 0.26% $13.06 $13.96 $29,030 3.5 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 18,560 2.10% $12.68 $13.54 $28,150 1.2 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 340 0.04% $13.69 $14.42 $30,000 6.8 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 240 0.03% $15.23 $14.77 $30,710 6.3 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 6,440 0.73% $12.94 $14.09 $29,300 2.3 %
43-4071 File Clerks 170 0.02% $9.69 $9.27 $19,280 4.2 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 1,410 0.16% $13.25 $14.34 $29,830 3.4 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 50 0.01% $15.86 $15.56 $32,370 3.0 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 3,910 0.44% $9.79 $10.16 $21,140 1.5 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 30 (7) $13.62 $13.34 $27,750 9.4 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (8) (8) $10.71 $10.61 $22,060 5.6 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 1,240 0.14% $13.22 $14.86 $30,910 4.3 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 540 0.06% $19.71 $19.38 $40,300 4.4 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 900 0.10% $12.55 $13.09 $27,230 1.8 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 2,650 0.30% $11.20 $12.97 $26,970 6.1 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 4,720 0.53% $15.78 $16.55 $34,420 2.1 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 14,380 1.62% $10.88 $11.44 $23,800 1.4 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 50 0.01% $9.84 $10.03 $20,870 4.6 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 70 0.01% $13.78 $15.16 $31,530 8.8 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 31,070 3.51% $10.06 $10.88 $22,620 1.3 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 100 0.01% $9.44 $10.18 $21,160 8.1 %
 
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 2,550 0.29% $15.72 $16.40 $34,110 3.3 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 120 0.01% $25.89 $24.54 $51,040 5.8 %
47-2111 Electricians (8) (8) $21.79 $21.17 $44,030 5.3 %
47-2121 Glaziers 1,610 0.18% $15.20 $15.60 $32,450 3.1 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 170 0.02% $16.14 $16.89 $35,120 13.6 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 70 0.01% $11.94 $12.62 $26,250 8.1 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (8) (8) $14.27 $15.70 $32,660 10.1 %
47-3014 Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons (8) (8) $7.11 $8.38 $17,420 22.9 %
47-3019 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other (8) (8) $10.82 $10.94 $22,750 3.3 %
 
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 451,250 50.94% $15.42 $16.81 $34,960 0.5 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 41,540 4.69% $23.53 $25.12 $52,240 1.0 %
49-2021 Radio Mechanics (8) (8) $11.83 $13.12 $27,300 15.0 %
49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 720 0.08% $12.96 $14.33 $29,810 13.9 %
49-2093 Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment 240 0.03% $16.71 $16.93 $35,210 5.0 %
49-2096 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles 1,850 0.21% $16.07 $16.21 $33,710 5.7 %
49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 40 (7) $13.70 $14.09 $29,310 4.1 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 103,620 11.70% $16.66 $18.10 $37,650 0.8 %
49-3022 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 15,150 1.71% $14.80 $15.34 $31,900 1.9 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 223,380 25.22% $14.55 $15.61 $32,480 0.8 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 26,650 3.01% $17.53 $17.79 $37,000 1.7 %
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics (8) (8) $10.47 $10.85 $22,560 6.7 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 890 0.10% $15.41 $15.62 $32,490 3.4 %
49-3051 Motorboat Mechanics 120 0.01% $17.39 $16.92 $35,200 5.5 %
49-3052 Motorcycle Mechanics (8) (8) $13.20 $13.33 $27,720 14.5 %
49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (8) (8) $12.05 $11.92 $24,790 6.3 %
49-3092 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 1,120 0.13% $14.21 $14.66 $30,500 4.7 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 9,800 1.11% $10.04 $10.79 $22,450 2.4 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (8) (8) $18.21 $18.15 $37,760 8.7 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 370 0.04% $8.42 $13.77 $28,630 22.7 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 370 0.04% $17.71 $19.00 $39,520 5.8 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 2,410 0.27% $13.66 $14.53 $30,210 5.8 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 100 0.01% $9.77 $11.11 $23,120 11.0 %
49-9069 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other 90 0.01% $18.36 $19.76 $41,110 9.4 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers (8) (8) $16.48 $17.92 $37,280 15.4 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 19,280 2.18% $8.89 $9.46 $19,670 1.3 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 2,060 0.23% $13.28 $14.72 $30,610 4.5 %
 
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 42,370 4.78% $14.78 $16.40 $34,120 1.0 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 1,530 0.17% $19.56 $21.96 $45,670 2.5 %
51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers (8) (8) $16.44 $17.64 $36,690 22.9 %
51-2031 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (8) (8) $25.39 $24.70 $51,370 5.5 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 1,470 0.17% $11.15 $12.03 $25,020 3.1 %
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (8) (8) $10.52 $10.77 $22,390 6.4 %
51-4041 Machinists 1,140 0.13% $15.05 $15.34 $31,910 4.1 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 1,180 0.13% $14.55 $14.99 $31,180 2.8 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 70 0.01% $8.02 $8.28 $17,220 6.3 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 160 0.02% $12.51 $12.19 $25,350 8.6 %
51-6093 Upholsterers 3,070 0.35% $13.33 $14.19 $29,510 3.9 %
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) (8) $12.24 $12.87 $26,780 15.2 %
51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand (8) (8) $8.09 $8.60 $17,890 11.8 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 80 0.01% $11.05 $12.70 $26,410 11.8 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 3,840 0.43% $11.79 $14.61 $30,390 4.4 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 140 0.02% $14.91 $15.04 $31,290 13.0 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 22,510 2.54% $17.15 $18.57 $38,630 1.0 %
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 380 0.04% $11.74 $12.29 $25,560 6.1 %
51-9197 Tire Builders 40 (7) $7.16 $8.62 $17,920 13.3 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 5,500 0.62% $10.39 $10.94 $22,750 1.9 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 70 0.01% $11.64 $12.96 $26,960 13.1 %
 
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 206,670 23.33% $8.32 $9.49 $19,730 0.7 %
53-1011 Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (8) (8) $15.70 $17.71 $36,840 15.4 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 10,410 1.18% $15.63 $16.90 $35,140 1.1 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 3,170 0.36% $16.42 $18.41 $38,300 3.4 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School (8) (8) $13.97 $14.30 $29,750 3.4 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 170 0.02% $14.63 $12.97 $26,980 10.4 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 8,330 0.94% $13.82 $14.75 $30,680 3.0 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 6,190 0.70% $10.25 $11.09 $23,070 2.4 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 410 0.05% $9.36 $10.81 $22,480 11.9 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 820 0.09% $9.37 $10.81 $22,480 7.4 %
53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants (8) (8) $10.11 $9.76 $20,310 6.6 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 38,390 4.33% $8.55 $8.93 $18,570 0.9 %
53-6051 Transportation Inspectors 990 0.11% $9.88 $11.77 $24,480 13.6 %
53-6099 Transportation Workers, All Other 60 0.01% $10.06 $10.95 $22,780 6.7 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (8) (8) $13.71 $13.99 $29,090 6.0 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 130,860 14.77% $7.76 $8.30 $17,260 0.5 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 4,330 0.49% $8.67 $9.87 $20,520 4.9 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 90 0.01% $6.82 $7.46 $15,530 8.4 %

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.

(5) This wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.

(7) The value is less than .005 percent of industry employment.

(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