November 2004 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

NAICS 331000 - Primary Metal Manufacturing

These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in NAICS 331000 - Primary Metal Manufacturing.

These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

NAICS Industry 331000 - Primary Metal Manufacturing is part of: Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing.

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NAICS 331000 - Primary Metal Manufacturing

All 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)
00-0000 All Occupations 468,300 100.00% $16.26 $18.45 $38,370 0.7 %
 
Management Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 17,670 3.77% $40.86 $45.82 $95,300 0.7 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 1,200 0.26% (5) $74.42 $154,790 1.6 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 4,770 1.02% $46.76 $52.58 $109,370 1.1 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 250 0.05% $46.22 $47.67 $99,160 3.1 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 1,130 0.24% $42.18 $45.54 $94,720 1.6 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 240 0.05% $34.45 $36.57 $76,070 4.3 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 340 0.07% $39.90 $39.43 $82,010 1.8 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 1,390 0.30% $40.64 $43.82 $91,150 1.6 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 360 0.08% $32.15 $33.95 $70,610 1.9 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 50 0.01% $31.23 $32.63 $67,870 7.0 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 260 0.06% $37.55 $39.22 $81,570 2.9 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 4,780 1.02% $35.05 $37.64 $78,280 0.9 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 650 0.14% $33.20 $35.42 $73,680 1.4 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 180 0.04% $35.20 $36.56 $76,050 2.6 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 1,390 0.30% $41.81 $43.59 $90,660 1.2 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 60 0.01% $60.05 $62.95 $130,930 14.1 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 540 0.12% $39.99 $41.13 $85,560 3.8 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 8,150 1.74% $25.20 $26.80 $55,740 1.3 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 70 0.01% $21.55 $22.11 $46,000 3.3 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 1,970 0.42% $22.14 $23.46 $48,800 0.9 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 190 0.04% $21.16 $24.39 $50,720 7.8 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 360 0.08% $22.91 $23.78 $49,450 1.8 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 100 0.02% $22.40 $23.62 $49,140 2.3 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 370 0.08% $24.40 $25.25 $52,520 1.9 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 290 0.06% $24.97 $25.24 $52,510 2.6 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 400 0.09% $25.75 $26.72 $55,570 2.2 %
13-1081 Logisticians 240 0.05% $28.91 $29.49 $61,340 2.6 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 210 0.04% $35.22 $37.07 $77,100 2.3 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,040 0.22% $29.81 $31.74 $66,010 3.5 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 2,530 0.54% $25.58 $27.13 $56,430 0.9 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 110 0.02% $30.29 $29.50 $61,360 2.9 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 40 0.01% $25.01 $24.92 $51,830 4.0 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 150 0.03% $28.54 $29.66 $61,700 2.8 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 50 0.01% $33.58 $35.49 $73,820 4.5 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 2,450 0.52% $28.02 $28.58 $59,440 1.2 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 520 0.11% $27.02 $27.60 $57,400 1.3 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 130 0.03% $32.45 $33.38 $69,430 3.6 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 280 0.06% $33.50 $34.02 $70,770 2.6 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 320 0.07% $20.12 $21.06 $43,800 2.0 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 460 0.10% $30.41 $30.47 $63,370 2.4 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 50 0.01% $27.13 $28.74 $59,770 3.2 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 420 0.09% $28.38 $28.15 $58,540 1.5 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 120 0.03% $25.66 $26.67 $55,480 3.1 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 120 0.03% $28.15 $30.48 $63,390 7.8 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts (8) (8) $25.80 $26.40 $54,910 3.4 %
 
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 15,650 3.34% $27.94 $28.79 $59,870 1.0 %
17-2041 Chemical Engineers 150 0.03% $32.48 $33.52 $69,710 3.7 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 40 0.01% $33.37 $34.82 $72,420 4.5 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 600 0.13% $33.11 $33.89 $70,490 2.2 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 190 0.04% $35.06 $35.48 $73,800 3.1 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 660 0.14% $32.03 $32.12 $66,810 3.7 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 210 0.04% $30.00 $30.42 $63,270 1.7 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 3,450 0.74% $29.87 $30.53 $63,510 1.2 %
17-2131 Materials Engineers 2,140 0.46% $30.66 $31.59 $65,700 1.2 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 2,710 0.58% $29.91 $30.59 $63,630 1.1 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 1,240 0.26% $34.68 $34.71 $72,190 2.6 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 70 0.01% $20.27 $21.51 $44,740 5.5 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 60 0.01% $22.89 $23.74 $49,380 3.7 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 420 0.09% $20.23 $20.82 $43,300 2.0 %
17-3019 Drafters, All Other 100 0.02% $17.75 $18.31 $38,080 3.6 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 870 0.19% $22.21 $22.74 $47,300 4.0 %
17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 90 0.02% $20.67 $21.78 $45,300 5.5 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 150 0.03% $19.17 $19.92 $41,430 3.9 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 1,090 0.23% $18.28 $19.51 $40,580 2.4 %
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 430 0.09% $20.91 $21.23 $44,160 3.7 %
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 930 0.20% $21.34 $21.92 $45,590 3.2 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 2,550 0.54% $22.09 $25.24 $52,490 4.6 %
19-2031 Chemists 500 0.11% $28.99 $29.59 $61,550 4.5 %
19-2032 Materials Scientists 260 0.06% $44.97 $41.26 $85,820 9.5 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 30 0.01% $28.68 $30.74 $63,940 4.8 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 140 0.03% $30.34 $34.56 $71,890 8.4 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 1,250 0.27% $19.56 $19.76 $41,090 4.1 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 120 0.03% $17.24 $17.01 $35,390 3.6 %
19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 160 0.03% $21.18 $21.25 $44,200 2.0 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 180 0.04% $22.74 $23.35 $48,570 4.4 %
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 80 0.02% $28.32 $28.19 $58,640 4.4 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 480 0.10% $22.93 $23.82 $49,540 1.8 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 110 0.02% $24.02 $23.66 $49,210 2.1 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 250 0.05% $24.45 $25.12 $52,250 2.1 %
29-9012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 80 0.02% $18.54 $19.44 $40,440 2.7 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 900 0.19% $12.95 $13.80 $28,700 1.8 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 40 0.01% $20.98 $21.03 $43,750 4.0 %
33-2021 Fire Inspectors and Investigators (8) (8) $20.33 $21.97 $45,690 8.5 %
33-9032 Security Guards 820 0.18% $12.48 $13.08 $27,210 2.0 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 2,590 0.55% $11.40 $12.20 $25,370 1.4 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,490 0.53% $11.25 $12.05 $25,060 1.5 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 60 0.01% $14.39 $14.39 $29,930 2.2 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 6,540 1.40% $26.18 $29.02 $60,350 1.4 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 450 0.10% $36.13 $38.43 $79,930 3.4 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 40 0.01% $20.63 $23.80 $49,510 5.5 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 540 0.12% $29.91 $33.47 $69,620 6.1 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 5,110 1.09% $25.30 $27.96 $58,150 1.5 %
41-9031 Sales Engineers 200 0.04% $32.07 $32.88 $68,380 2.8 %
41-9041 Telemarketers (8) (8) $11.74 $14.16 $29,460 9.3 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 100 0.02% $20.22 $22.44 $46,670 7.3 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 32,990 7.04% $15.13 $16.05 $33,390 0.6 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 2,070 0.44% $22.33 $24.46 $50,870 1.5 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 100 0.02% $11.66 $12.39 $25,780 2.8 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 990 0.21% $13.86 $14.43 $30,020 1.1 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 3,330 0.71% $14.66 $14.97 $31,130 0.8 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 1,090 0.23% $15.05 $15.37 $31,960 0.9 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 190 0.04% $14.56 $15.44 $32,110 2.2 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 30 0.01% $16.16 $16.99 $35,340 3.2 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 2,420 0.52% $17.00 $17.52 $36,440 1.1 %
43-4071 File Clerks 70 0.01% $12.74 $13.65 $28,400 8.4 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 240 0.05% $13.78 $14.30 $29,750 2.4 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 1,040 0.22% $15.60 $16.35 $34,000 0.9 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 360 0.08% $11.23 $11.54 $24,000 1.6 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 40 0.01% $13.73 $15.01 $31,220 6.8 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 60 0.01% $15.37 $16.01 $33,300 3.9 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (8) (8) $18.67 $19.27 $40,070 1.1 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 6,230 1.33% $13.79 $14.24 $29,620 0.8 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 2,710 0.58% $13.96 $14.35 $29,840 1.1 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 410 0.09% $15.38 $16.08 $33,440 3.0 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 2,120 0.45% $17.12 $17.89 $37,210 1.0 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,450 0.31% $12.88 $13.37 $27,810 1.3 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 80 0.02% $16.49 $16.50 $34,320 3.5 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 100 0.02% $12.06 $12.11 $25,190 3.6 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 3,320 0.71% $12.27 $12.95 $26,930 1.3 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 100 0.02% $16.25 $18.49 $38,460 4.5 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 13,380 2.86% $22.17 $22.74 $47,290 1.5 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 580 0.12% $27.00 $27.43 $57,060 2.3 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 1,130 0.24% $25.33 $24.94 $51,870 5.8 %
47-2031 Carpenters 290 0.06% $19.15 $20.08 $41,760 6.3 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 250 0.05% $16.21 $17.15 $35,670 3.1 %
47-2111 Electricians 8,460 1.81% $21.91 $22.76 $47,350 1.4 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 270 0.06% $19.36 $19.23 $40,000 4.0 %
47-2151 Pipelayers 90 0.02% $21.45 $21.08 $43,850 4.8 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 640 0.14% $24.84 $24.49 $50,940 3.5 %
47-2171 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers 520 0.11% $28.15 $23.67 $49,230 8.9 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (8) (8) $16.65 $18.91 $39,330 4.7 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 430 0.09% $21.77 $20.36 $42,350 6.2 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 30 0.01% $17.89 $19.46 $40,480 9.8 %
47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other 40 0.01% $20.77 $20.30 $42,230 11.2 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 45,240 9.66% $19.34 $20.20 $42,010 1.0 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 4,480 0.96% $27.02 $27.63 $57,480 1.2 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 50 0.01% $20.00 $20.55 $42,750 3.5 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 260 0.06% $19.87 $20.05 $41,710 3.2 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 140 0.03% $19.44 $19.47 $40,490 5.5 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 250 0.05% $18.96 $19.42 $40,390 2.8 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 660 0.14% $22.42 $22.80 $47,420 3.0 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 160 0.03% $19.38 $19.48 $40,530 3.2 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 9,540 2.04% $19.38 $19.65 $40,880 1.7 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 18,880 4.03% $17.79 $18.47 $38,430 1.5 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 2,900 0.62% $17.25 $17.70 $36,820 1.8 %
49-9044 Millwrights 5,220 1.11% $20.68 $22.52 $46,850 2.5 %
49-9045 Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons 1,700 0.36% $19.53 $19.74 $41,060 3.2 %
49-9069 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other 130 0.03% $24.21 $24.26 $50,460 4.7 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 340 0.07% $13.04 $13.47 $28,030 2.4 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 380 0.08% $22.23 $21.14 $43,980 4.8 %
 
Production Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 273,090 58.32% $14.88 $15.77 $32,810 0.7 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 21,580 4.61% $23.07 $23.93 $49,770 0.6 %
51-2021 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 1,890 0.40% $14.47 $14.24 $29,620 2.0 %
51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 540 0.12% $10.49 $12.06 $25,090 9.7 %
51-2031 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (8) (8) $17.61 $17.28 $35,930 4.7 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 1,430 0.31% $14.01 $14.46 $30,080 2.2 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 10,750 2.30% $12.74 $13.36 $27,790 2.6 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 1,710 0.37% $13.66 $15.82 $32,900 6.5 %
51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 5,150 1.10% $14.46 $14.73 $30,630 1.3 %
51-4012 Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers 310 0.07% $19.06 $19.90 $41,390 2.7 %
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 15,780 3.37% $14.63 $14.61 $30,400 1.0 %
51-4022 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2,680 0.57% $14.67 $14.98 $31,170 1.7 %
51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 12,670 2.71% $16.60 $16.98 $35,330 1.2 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 17,410 3.72% $12.99 $13.44 $27,950 1.0 %
51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2,850 0.61% $14.40 $15.07 $31,340 8.1 %
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 11,860 2.53% $13.51 $14.18 $29,490 1.2 %
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 3,790 0.81% $14.53 $15.64 $32,540 2.2 %
51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2,740 0.59% $15.52 $15.86 $32,980 1.4 %
51-4041 Machinists 8,310 1.77% $17.21 $17.31 $36,010 1.4 %
51-4051 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders 14,290 3.05% $16.08 $16.48 $34,280 1.0 %
51-4052 Pourers and Casters, Metal 12,870 2.75% $14.08 $14.92 $31,030 1.1 %
51-4061 Model Makers, Metal and Plastic 470 0.10% $16.21 $17.08 $35,530 3.0 %
51-4062 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 2,160 0.46% $16.73 $18.32 $38,110 4.2 %
51-4071 Foundry Mold and Coremakers 12,240 2.61% $13.47 $14.46 $30,070 2.3 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 15,510 3.31% $14.31 $14.96 $31,110 1.6 %
51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 6,890 1.47% $14.40 $14.87 $30,930 2.9 %
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 4,860 1.04% $18.51 $19.41 $40,360 2.2 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 7,260 1.55% $14.85 $15.65 $32,560 1.5 %
51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,280 0.27% $14.90 $15.17 $31,560 2.3 %
51-4191 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 5,480 1.17% $15.86 $16.02 $33,320 1.7 %
51-4192 Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 280 0.06% $15.73 $16.65 $34,640 3.0 %
51-4193 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 3,160 0.67% $15.78 $16.11 $33,500 2.3 %
51-4194 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 2,940 0.63% $14.21 $15.74 $32,740 4.7 %
51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other 4,360 0.93% $17.55 $18.40 $38,270 4.2 %
51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 0.01% $9.64 $9.92 $20,630 7.4 %
51-6064 Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 100 0.02% $15.28 $15.14 $31,490 3.6 %
51-6091 Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 80 0.02% $14.72 $14.39 $29,930 2.8 %
51-7032 Patternmakers, Wood 90 0.02% $16.18 $16.94 $35,230 3.6 %
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 240 0.05% $10.70 $11.04 $22,970 11.7 %
51-8013 Power Plant Operators 80 0.02% $21.09 $22.71 $47,240 4.0 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 350 0.07% $16.53 $17.61 $36,630 2.8 %
51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators 90 0.02% $18.58 $19.72 $41,020 4.7 %
51-8099 Plant and System Operators, All Other 220 0.05% $18.13 $18.21 $37,870 9.3 %
51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 390 0.08% $17.75 $17.56 $36,530 2.6 %
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 640 0.14% $15.05 $15.15 $31,520 3.6 %
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 970 0.21% $13.80 $14.40 $29,950 2.4 %
51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 5,540 1.18% $12.23 $12.63 $26,260 1.3 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 720 0.15% $16.90 $16.22 $33,730 3.0 %
51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 90 0.02% $11.27 $10.72 $22,300 6.5 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 610 0.13% $12.94 $13.37 $27,810 4.5 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 750 0.16% $13.00 $13.45 $27,980 4.9 %
51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 2,160 0.46% $16.23 $16.43 $34,170 2.1 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 16,440 3.51% $15.09 $15.85 $32,970 1.1 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 2,160 0.46% $13.04 $13.46 $28,000 1.6 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2,600 0.56% $13.12 $13.50 $28,090 1.6 %
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 60 0.01% $12.33 $14.46 $30,070 7.6 %
51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 690 0.15% $17.03 $16.64 $34,610 4.3 %
51-9194 Etchers and Engravers 30 0.01% $12.64 $13.43 $27,940 5.0 %
51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 440 0.09% $11.52 $12.44 $25,870 4.6 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 15,260 3.26% $11.75 $12.33 $25,650 1.3 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 5,920 1.26% $16.73 $17.26 $35,910 3.3 %
 
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 46,400 9.91% $14.33 $15.21 $31,630 1.2 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 1,230 0.26% $20.98 $21.95 $45,650 1.3 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 440 0.09% $22.57 $24.58 $51,120 3.0 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 2,410 0.51% $16.79 $16.93 $35,220 1.3 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 420 0.09% $13.27 $13.74 $28,570 2.9 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 90 0.02% $16.66 $17.71 $36,830 5.4 %
53-4011 Locomotive Engineers 60 0.01% $19.71 $20.69 $43,030 3.7 %
53-4013 Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers 650 0.14% $17.88 $19.09 $39,700 3.4 %
53-4099 Rail Transportation Workers, All Other 40 0.01% $20.28 $23.15 $48,160 9.8 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 410 0.09% $14.53 $14.97 $31,130 6.7 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 7,840 1.67% $16.49 $17.48 $36,360 1.8 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 110 0.02% $15.58 $15.41 $32,060 3.9 %
53-7041 Hoist and Winch Operators 340 0.07% $22.46 $21.60 $44,940 5.1 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 9,880 2.11% $14.17 $14.86 $30,900 1.2 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 560 0.12% $20.90 $18.59 $38,660 8.4 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 12,530 2.68% $13.00 $13.90 $28,920 1.9 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 3,780 0.81% $12.37 $13.14 $27,330 3.4 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 4,740 1.01% $11.19 $11.84 $24,620 2.0 %
53-7121 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 70 0.01% $19.49 $19.09 $39,710 4.7 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 440 0.09% $15.81 $16.49 $34,290 5.0 %

About November 2004 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.

(8) Estimates not released.

(9) Wage data for this occupation were removed because of reporting errors.



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Last Modified Date: November 10, 2008