2002 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Corpus Christi, TX MSA


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These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in the Corpus Christi, TX MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Texas. These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

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SOC Major Groups in the Corpus Christi, TX MSA:

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All Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 156,610 $11.29 $15.09 $31,390 2.8 %
 
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 8,830 $26.89 $31.39 $65,290 1.9 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 520 $45.75 $50.30 $104,630 3.8 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 3,270 $26.85 $33.19 $69,030 3.0 %
  11-1031 Legislators 70 $6.50 $8.78 $18,250 15.1 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 50 $24.22 $26.07 $54,220 8.2 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 160 $27.42 $31.97 $66,500 6.3 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 330 $27.13 $31.93 $66,410 4.7 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 60 $24.63 $29.60 $61,570 9.1 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 340 $20.76 $23.49 $48,850 3.6 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 80 $28.99 $30.62 $63,680 4.5 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 480 $26.22 $31.15 $64,780 3.3 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 170 $24.84 $28.78 $59,860 5.4 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 170 $29.01 $31.32 $65,130 5.6 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 130 $22.25 $25.06 $52,120 4.4 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 160 $24.76 $26.05 $54,170 4.1 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 320 $25.79 $27.90 $58,030 3.7 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 50 $15.08 $17.99 $37,420 6.3 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 370 (4) (4) $66,380 2.8 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers (6) $40.71 $43.48 $90,440 3.1 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 400 $12.16 $13.98 $29,070 5.8 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 60 $15.29 $16.06 $33,390 6.8 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 380 $29.53 $30.36 $63,150 4.8 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 30 $33.87 $37.12 $77,220 6.7 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 130 $14.77 $18.19 $37,830 14.1 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 120 $13.51 $15.77 $32,810 4.1 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 4,290 $21.43 $23.28 $48,430 3.2 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 70 $17.19 $20.53 $42,710 6.1 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 240 $16.86 $18.10 $37,650 6.8 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 180 $22.31 $23.39 $48,660 6.0 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 180 $27.59 $29.04 $60,400 10.5 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 230 $23.96 $24.50 $50,970 2.8 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 110 $13.93 $15.57 $32,390 5.1 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 40 $17.56 $20.38 $42,380 5.3 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 130 $20.19 $21.50 $44,720 3.8 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 260 $25.31 $27.74 $57,700 5.6 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 930 $20.72 $22.32 $46,420 3.3 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate (6) $15.00 $15.57 $32,390 15.2 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 30 $26.13 $27.77 $57,750 7.4 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 40 $17.25 $18.95 $39,410 8.6 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 40 $27.52 $28.27 $58,800 8.6 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 80 $22.53 $38.26 $79,580 14.8 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters (6) $10.19 $13.89 $28,890 5.4 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 90 $17.92 $21.76 $45,260 5.9 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 40 $25.47 $24.43 $50,820 2.6 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 1,240 $24.63 $26.46 $55,050 3.6 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 150 $23.37 $28.56 $59,400 9.2 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications (6) $39.64 $42.05 $87,470 11.0 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 340 $21.64 $23.81 $49,520 7.3 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 210 $29.76 $29.21 $60,760 2.6 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 40 $28.91 $27.73 $57,680 6.7 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 130 $19.48 $20.56 $42,760 2.8 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 100 $27.34 $25.89 $53,840 3.6 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 4,470 $29.31 $31.45 $65,420 7.4 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 140 $26.86 $38.61 $80,320 21.4 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 50 $15.34 $15.74 $32,740 5.1 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 80 $36.12 $36.38 $75,680 4.2 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers (6) $26.38 $30.69 $63,840 2.4 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 80 $32.99 $33.14 $68,930 2.8 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (6) $30.48 $29.91 $62,220 3.3 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 30 $31.92 $32.82 $68,250 4.1 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 80 $27.73 $27.55 $57,300 2.8 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 60 $29.53 $30.80 $64,060 6.2 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 110 $30.90 $31.65 $65,830 3.8 %
  17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 80 $42.94 $43.86 $91,230 4.8 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 130 $15.63 $15.37 $31,970 6.4 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 30 $18.24 $18.22 $37,900 5.6 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 60 $17.65 $18.86 $39,220 4.9 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 210 $14.53 $15.17 $31,550 2.0 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians (6) $14.93 $15.42 $32,080 20.6 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 120 $13.06 $13.45 $27,970 4.9 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 990 $23.06 $25.91 $53,880 4.3 %
  19-2031 Chemists 120 $35.90 $36.85 $76,650 4.9 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 70 $24.57 $27.34 $56,860 7.5 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 30 $53.89 $50.51 $105,050 3.2 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts (6) $19.91 $24.29 $50,520 5.5 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 160 $17.21 $26.41 $54,930 20.0 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians (6) $14.03 $16.76 $34,850 2.3 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 160 $23.58 $22.97 $47,780 3.8 %
  19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 70 $20.20 $21.14 $43,970 11.1 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 40 $18.38 $19.42 $40,400 6.6 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 1,840 $13.64 $15.31 $31,850 4.4 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 80 $12.99 $14.78 $30,750 5.8 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 350 $25.60 $24.56 $51,080 5.5 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 60 $25.42 $23.69 $49,280 9.3 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 70 $13.64 $13.82 $28,730 3.3 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 400 $10.76 $11.19 $23,280 11.2 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 90 $15.53 $16.52 $34,370 4.3 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 190 $11.17 $11.49 $23,900 8.2 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 90 $17.62 $17.02 $35,390 2.4 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 340 $9.60 $9.95 $20,690 2.2 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 1,260 $23.87 $35.24 $73,310 11.5 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 550 $43.27 $54.50 $113,370 12.9 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 40 $31.49 $34.72 $72,220 13.0 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 290 $16.45 $17.68 $36,770 5.2 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 10,800 $19.12 $18.69 $38,880 4.6 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary (6) $17.52 $18.67 $38,820 8.9 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 400 $8.58 $11.89 $24,730 8.2 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 300 (4) (4) $47,340 3.9 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 2,150 (4) (4) $44,610 3.7 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 680 (4) (4) $39,450 1.1 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 200 (4) (4) $49,070 4.1 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 150 (4) (4) $43,320 4.8 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors (6) $16.29 $16.28 $33,870 2.2 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers (6) $11.82 $12.56 $26,120 8.7 %
  25-4021 Librarians 140 $22.64 $23.06 $47,970 5.5 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 160 $9.74 $9.79 $20,370 5.4 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 190 $26.18 $25.15 $52,320 2.5 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,560 (4) (4) $18,190 5.3 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 970 $13.09 $16.83 $35,000 6.3 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 60 $8.53 $8.74 $18,190 3.5 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 70 $13.20 $14.54 $30,240 7.0 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 40 (4) (4) $32,010 4.4 %
  27-3010 Announcers 110 $9.01 $10.11 $21,030 3.7 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 60 $19.00 $23.23 $48,310 7.5 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 50 $19.29 $24.80 $51,590 13.1 %
  27-3041 Editors 40 $10.87 $13.73 $28,560 14.6 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 40 $9.35 $11.11 $23,100 9.9 %
  27-4021 Photographers 60 $11.93 $11.64 $24,200 1.6 %
 
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 8,310 $19.17 $25.74 $53,540 7.6 %
  29-1020 Dentists 90 $67.94 $71.71 $149,160 11.9 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 50 $21.60 $22.07 $45,910 3.1 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 220 $36.93 $36.12 $75,130 3.2 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (6) (5) $83.02 $172,670 13.4 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General 110 $57.11 $58.59 $121,860 5.8 %
  29-1067 Surgeons (6) (5) $100.77 $209,590 8.9 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 30 $31.74 $27.75 $57,730 10.7 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,570 $21.26 $21.67 $45,070 1.9 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 70 $26.69 $27.07 $56,310 2.3 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 150 $30.14 $30.55 $63,540 2.9 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 100 $18.15 $18.19 $37,840 1.7 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 180 $24.33 $22.87 $47,570 3.8 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 140 $19.26 $19.13 $39,790 1.8 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 290 $13.04 $13.02 $27,090 7.2 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists (6) $25.49 $24.75 $51,490 4.2 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 70 $15.57 $16.05 $33,390 3.3 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 70 $23.18 $23.06 $47,970 2.9 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 50 $22.39 $22.19 $46,160 6.3 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 390 $17.50 $17.63 $36,660 2.2 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 260 $9.28 $10.14 $21,090 3.0 %
  29-2051 Dietetic Technicians (6) $9.93 $11.92 $24,790 4.7 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 230 $10.02 $10.31 $21,440 2.2 %
  29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 60 $14.66 $14.59 $30,340 3.2 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 140 $14.05 $13.65 $28,400 2.0 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,350 $13.85 $14.23 $29,600 1.8 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 170 $9.49 $10.45 $21,740 3.9 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 60 $8.41 $8.71 $18,120 6.7 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 90 $23.24 $24.51 $50,990 5.8 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 4,280 $8.43 $9.65 $20,070 6.2 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 840 $13.07 $12.54 $26,080 14.4 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,790 $7.37 $7.59 $15,790 2.4 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 90 $18.16 $17.82 $37,070 4.0 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 120 $9.53 $9.52 $19,800 4.6 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 320 $8.84 $9.44 $19,640 5.5 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 510 $9.38 $9.55 $19,860 1.8 %
  31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 50 $9.42 $9.63 $20,040 3.2 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 160 $12.69 $12.11 $25,190 4.8 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 70 $7.22 $7.73 $16,070 5.4 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (6) $7.98 $8.01 $16,660 4.1 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 3,190 $12.04 $13.00 $27,040 8.2 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 60 $27.59 $26.84 $55,840 4.7 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 130 $23.29 $22.34 $46,460 4.7 %
  33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators 30 $15.01 $14.88 $30,940 10.1 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 1,130 $6.71 $7.93 $16,500 5.0 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 14,260 $6.57 $7.12 $14,810 2.3 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 110 $9.82 $10.55 $21,940 3.6 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 960 $9.28 $10.64 $22,130 4.0 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 710 $6.37 $6.42 $13,360 2.8 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 520 $6.90 $7.62 $15,850 5.6 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 1,110 $7.19 $7.64 $15,880 5.1 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 200 $7.00 $7.44 $15,470 5.1 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 1,200 $6.53 $6.72 $13,970 2.5 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 640 $6.30 $7.08 $14,730 7.4 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,530 $6.37 $6.42 $13,350 2.6 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 1,210 $6.24 $6.23 $12,960 3.4 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,900 $6.44 $7.07 $14,700 5.0 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 180 $7.41 $7.49 $15,570 3.2 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 520 $6.47 $6.57 $13,660 2.8 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 720 $6.56 $6.55 $13,620 2.0 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 390 $6.66 $6.72 $13,970 1.7 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 5,340 $7.54 $8.30 $17,260 2.2 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 250 $10.61 $11.59 $24,110 2.4 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 70 $12.19 $12.87 $26,770 3.3 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,430 $7.27 $7.80 $16,220 3.0 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,340 $6.98 $7.38 $15,350 4.7 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers (6) $12.36 $12.45 $25,890 7.1 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 960 $8.36 $9.09 $18,910 4.9 %
  37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 30 $12.13 $11.66 $24,250 5.8 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 5,320 $6.57 $7.05 $14,660 3.0 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 80 $10.84 $11.62 $24,180 5.2 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 190 $6.89 $7.65 $15,900 5.8 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 70 $6.36 $6.37 $13,250 4.0 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 180 $7.23 $8.40 $17,480 5.2 %
  39-4021 Funeral Attendants (6) $6.46 $6.69 $13,920 10.1 %
  39-5011 Barbers (6) $7.72 $7.97 $16,570 9.7 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 320 $7.19 $8.26 $17,190 4.5 %
  39-5092 Manicurists and Pedicurists (6) $6.88 $7.52 $15,630 7.1 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 490 $6.87 $7.05 $14,670 1.6 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 3,130 $6.34 $6.26 $13,020 3.2 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 70 $6.90 $8.72 $18,130 7.3 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 320 $7.10 $7.97 $16,570 4.0 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 16,140 $8.17 $11.17 $23,240 2.6 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,760 $12.77 $14.66 $30,490 3.1 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 300 $22.88 $25.35 $52,720 7.1 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 4,500 $6.86 $7.67 $15,950 4.3 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 780 $7.17 $9.43 $19,620 4.7 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 340 $9.74 $12.46 $25,920 9.4 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 4,670 $7.90 $9.35 $19,450 2.6 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 100 $12.06 $15.71 $32,670 9.3 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 390 $20.47 $19.05 $39,630 10.0 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 70 $18.77 $35.26 $73,340 20.2 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents (6) $13.73 $13.69 $28,470 5.1 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 190 $24.66 $27.06 $56,280 5.8 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 980 $18.92 $19.57 $40,710 2.8 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters (6) $6.72 $9.16 $19,050 26.2 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 80 $17.52 $19.95 $41,490 20.3 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 27,060 $10.38 $11.46 $23,840 1.6 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,860 $15.69 $17.76 $36,940 3.0 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 480 $7.22 $7.85 $16,330 5.8 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 460 $10.39 $10.67 $22,180 4.0 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 500 $10.07 $10.28 $21,390 4.0 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,900 $11.36 $12.16 $25,290 1.6 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 230 $11.96 $11.97 $24,900 2.1 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 100 $14.49 $14.68 $30,540 4.7 %
  43-3071 Tellers 880 $10.28 $10.68 $22,210 2.9 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 50 $9.38 $9.87 $20,520 5.5 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 50 $15.56 $15.21 $31,630 8.9 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 3,080 $8.94 $9.66 $20,090 3.0 %
  43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 30 $10.92 $10.95 $22,780 2.3 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 370 $9.10 $9.73 $20,230 3.7 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 210 $7.05 $7.28 $15,140 3.1 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 420 $12.08 $12.23 $25,440 6.4 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 80 $9.11 $9.40 $19,550 2.5 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 110 $12.31 $12.62 $26,240 4.6 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (6) $12.87 $13.60 $28,280 7.2 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 270 $12.10 $12.15 $25,270 4.8 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 140 $12.97 $13.19 $27,440 2.3 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,370 $8.59 $8.90 $18,510 1.9 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks (6) $10.22 $10.26 $21,340 2.8 %
  43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 50 $12.62 $13.59 $28,260 5.7 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 160 $8.52 $8.85 $18,410 4.1 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 140 $10.24 $10.41 $21,650 5.9 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 210 $13.19 $13.35 $27,760 2.8 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 180 $10.33 $10.63 $22,110 3.0 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 370 $18.40 $18.00 $37,440 6.7 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 550 $9.29 $9.88 $20,560 2.2 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,320 $9.16 $9.70 $20,170 2.8 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 110 $11.54 $13.06 $27,160 6.1 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,870 $13.51 $14.74 $30,660 6.7 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 290 $15.60 $15.41 $32,050 5.8 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 290 $8.79 $9.16 $19,060 4.2 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 2,290 $10.50 $10.90 $22,680 2.3 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 120 $12.85 $13.15 $27,350 6.7 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 310 $9.74 $9.77 $20,310 2.0 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 70 $10.09 $11.48 $23,880 8.4 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 170 $13.72 $13.71 $28,520 4.0 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 90 $8.33 $8.89 $18,500 4.3 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 4,030 $8.52 $9.08 $18,900 2.6 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 50 $7.61 $8.10 $16,860 2.9 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 320 $7.36 $11.25 $23,390 15.8 %
  45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 40 $7.82 $8.44 $17,560 6.1 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 140 $6.15 $6.09 $12,660 4.4 %
  45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 30 $7.10 $7.70 $16,020 5.1 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 9,940 $13.04 $14.18 $29,500 3.3 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 760 $21.51 $21.77 $45,280 4.0 %
  47-2011 Boilermakers 670 $18.78 $18.14 $37,730 6.5 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 180 $16.46 $15.57 $32,380 3.1 %
  47-2031 Carpenters (6) $12.19 $12.40 $25,800 1.9 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 200 $9.60 $10.13 $21,060 2.9 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,320 $8.98 $9.51 $19,770 3.4 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 160 $10.02 $10.33 $21,480 3.1 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 510 $11.19 $11.33 $23,570 3.8 %
  47-2082 Tapers (6) $11.06 $10.89 $22,660 5.9 %
  47-2111 Electricians 790 $17.97 $18.36 $38,190 2.1 %
  47-2121 Glaziers 50 $11.39 $11.63 $24,190 4.2 %
  47-2130 Insulation Workers 230 $13.62 $14.16 $29,450 10.2 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 430 $11.61 $13.18 $27,420 8.4 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers 80 $11.21 $11.45 $23,810 8.0 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 550 $18.57 $19.25 $40,040 3.9 %
  47-2171 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers (6) $13.18 $13.56 $28,200 3.0 %
  47-2181 Roofers 80 $9.07 $9.77 $20,330 4.6 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 340 $21.54 $18.60 $38,690 13.5 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers (6) $11.27 $12.20 $25,380 5.2 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters (6) $9.75 $9.78 $20,340 2.3 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 60 $8.89 $9.64 $20,050 6.3 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 300 $10.83 $11.02 $22,930 2.7 %
  47-3014 Helpers—Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 70 $8.29 $8.57 $17,830 2.4 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 150 $10.60 $10.85 $22,560 2.4 %
  47-3016 Helpers—Roofers 50 $8.60 $8.65 $17,990 5.4 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 80 $20.09 $20.01 $41,620 8.3 %
  47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 110 $13.71 $14.31 $29,770 6.8 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 90 $12.90 $13.28 $27,610 5.7 %
  47-5011 Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (6) $13.06 $13.03 $27,090 5.6 %
  47-5012 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 430 $15.14 $15.15 $31,510 2.2 %
  47-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining 50 $13.00 $14.75 $30,680 7.0 %
  47-5021 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas 40 $15.41 $14.59 $30,350 3.9 %
  47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 490 $11.73 $12.12 $25,210 4.9 %
  47-5081 Helpers—Extraction Workers 110 $8.61 $10.31 $21,440 12.5 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 9,350 $15.01 $15.97 $33,210 4.5 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 700 $21.66 $22.82 $47,470 3.4 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 120 $11.56 $12.35 $25,680 6.6 %
  49-2091 Avionics Technicians 190 $23.62 $23.18 $48,220 4.4 %
  49-2093 Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment 40 $11.62 $13.97 $29,060 10.1 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 130 $22.99 $21.05 $43,780 9.1 %
  49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (6) $12.32 $13.78 $28,670 7.9 %
  49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 1,010 $22.21 $21.18 $44,050 3.4 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 230 $13.96 $16.57 $34,460 6.3 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 1,040 $12.74 $13.81 $28,720 3.9 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 450 $13.66 $13.82 $28,740 2.5 %
  49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 40 $12.78 $13.66 $28,400 2.1 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 160 $13.14 $14.50 $30,170 5.8 %
  49-3051 Motorboat Mechanics 50 $8.49 $10.38 $21,590 12.4 %
  49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 40 $8.93 $9.55 $19,850 8.1 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 110 $7.05 $7.34 $15,270 3.1 %
  49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 120 $22.20 $20.38 $42,400 7.3 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 450 $15.61 $15.54 $32,330 5.0 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 380 $16.95 $17.59 $36,590 4.8 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 2,080 $12.07 $13.10 $27,250 4.0 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 40 $12.36 $14.85 $30,890 8.9 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 110 $18.02 $18.41 $38,280 4.2 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 320 $12.91 $15.22 $31,670 13.2 %
  49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 40 $9.96 $10.11 $21,030 4.6 %
  49-9096 Riggers (6) $12.11 $12.68 $26,380 19.0 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 370 $8.68 $9.55 $19,870 4.5 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 9,510 $11.68 $13.43 $27,940 4.0 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 580 $19.22 $20.78 $43,220 3.6 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 30 $12.01 $11.33 $23,570 8.8 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 110 $13.55 $13.20 $27,470 2.3 %
  51-2091 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (6) $9.32 $9.83 $20,450 5.6 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 240 $8.47 $8.80 $18,310 4.5 %
  51-3011 Bakers 140 $7.04 $7.79 $16,200 2.7 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 120 $12.43 $12.59 $26,190 3.3 %
  51-3092 Food Batchmakers 70 $10.18 $9.83 $20,450 9.5 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 40 $10.62 $11.50 $23,920 13.4 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 70 $10.20 $10.41 $21,650 2.9 %
  51-4041 Machinists 400 $18.15 $18.38 $38,220 5.8 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 900 $13.15 $13.61 $28,310 3.2 %
  51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 $12.45 $12.45 $25,900 6.1 %
  51-4193 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 80 $19.88 $18.25 $37,960 11.9 %
  51-4194 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 30 $10.66 $11.93 $24,810 5.5 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 50 $11.17 $11.36 $23,630 5.1 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 60 $9.56 $10.72 $22,300 5.8 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 230 $6.70 $7.30 $15,180 5.5 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 180 $6.41 $6.39 $13,300 2.8 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 60 $8.01 $8.27 $17,190 2.9 %
  51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 30 $8.82 $9.85 $20,490 6.5 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 70 $9.65 $9.77 $20,330 9.0 %
  51-7021 Furniture Finishers 90 $8.58 $8.73 $18,150 3.6 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 40 $8.92 $9.51 $19,770 2.4 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 50 $19.96 $19.68 $40,930 7.2 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 270 $12.07 $13.05 $27,150 3.6 %
  51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators 220 $22.28 $23.33 $48,530 5.2 %
  51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (6) $22.60 $22.52 $46,850 4.0 %
  51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (6) $13.53 $13.33 $27,720 10.4 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $9.99 $10.00 $20,800 3.7 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 670 $18.57 $18.59 $38,670 5.7 %
  51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 40 $10.53 $11.14 $23,160 14.6 %
  51-9083 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 40 $10.46 $10.39 $21,610 4.2 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 140 $9.93 $9.81 $20,400 10.4 %
  51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 60 $13.92 $14.60 $30,370 3.4 %
  51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 30 $9.63 $9.93 $20,650 3.5 %
  51-9131 Photographic Process Workers (6) $9.14 $9.44 $19,630 11.5 %
  51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 100 $7.52 $8.02 $16,690 8.3 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 690 $7.40 $7.88 $16,380 4.2 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 8,880 $9.61 $11.51 $23,930 3.0 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 150 $14.60 $15.61 $32,480 4.0 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 230 $17.54 $19.62 $40,810 8.6 %
  53-2011 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 140 (4) (4) $57,660 7.7 %
  53-2012 Commercial Pilots 30 (4) (4) $50,730 5.3 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 280 $11.64 $11.45 $23,810 3.5 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 570 $9.89 $10.05 $20,900 4.1 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 470 $7.20 $8.68 $18,050 10.7 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,860 $11.61 $13.27 $27,610 4.0 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 1,120 $8.74 $9.27 $19,290 3.5 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 120 $7.15 $8.44 $17,560 7.1 %
  53-5011 Sailors and Marine Oilers (6) $14.65 $13.63 $28,340 11.8 %
  53-5021 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 110 $25.75 $28.38 $59,020 12.2 %
  53-5022 Motorboat Operators (6) $12.56 $12.51 $26,030 4.9 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants (6) $7.92 $8.60 $17,880 5.9 %
  53-6051 Transportation Inspectors 70 $16.56 $17.91 $37,240 16.2 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 100 $15.61 $15.15 $31,500 5.5 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 310 $9.35 $10.41 $21,640 4.6 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 460 $6.91 $7.76 $16,140 5.9 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,410 $7.95 $8.34 $17,350 2.0 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 280 $7.15 $7.95 $16,540 3.4 %
  53-7071 Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators 50 $23.45 $22.66 $47,140 4.3 %
  53-7072 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (6) $23.78 $22.51 $46,810 3.5 %
  53-7073 Wellhead Pumpers (6) $12.90 $13.32 $27,700 5.3 %

About 2002 National, State, and Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Estimates for residual, "All Other", occupations are not available.

(1) Data for detailed occupations does not sum to the totals because the totals include data for 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) Hourly wage rates for occupations where workers typically work fewer than 2,080 hours per year are not available.

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

(6) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: December 1, 2003