May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Bismarck, ND


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 Bismarck, ND, a metropolitan statistical area in North Dakota.

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 Bismarck, ND (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 57,330 $13.09 $15.92 $33,100 1.1 %
 
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 2,840 $30.68 $35.33 $73,480 3.6 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 200 $60.79 $65.47 $136,170 7.6 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 610 $33.62 $38.48 $80,050 3.6 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 120 $25.91 $32.06 $66,680 6.9 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 40 $27.70 $29.18 $60,690 5.3 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 120 $25.38 $26.82 $55,780 4.3 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 100 $33.58 $32.90 $68,430 3.0 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 200 $40.37 $44.57 $92,700 4.8 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 30 $22.53 $32.04 $66,640 11.8 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 40 $43.71 $42.65 $88,710 6.8 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 170 $28.49 $28.76 $59,820 2.9 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 50 (4) (4) $71,270 3.0 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary (8) $26.54 $32.64 $67,900 5.0 %
11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 40 $25.67 $25.71 $53,470 2.4 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 70 $39.49 $40.34 $83,910 1.9 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 70 $21.07 $20.59 $42,830 5.0 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 120 $28.29 $34.74 $72,250 11.9 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 70 $36.30 $36.58 $76,080 2.4 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 60 $24.42 $26.61 $55,360 11.8 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 220 $25.12 $26.09 $54,270 2.3 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 150 $29.37 $34.29 $71,310 7.9 %
 
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 2,480 $21.15 $23.36 $48,580 3.3 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 50 (8) (8) (8) (8)
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 80 $25.75 $25.82 $53,710 2.8 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 340 $18.28 $20.30 $42,220 9.4 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 140 $19.32 $21.24 $44,190 3.5 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 120 $20.33 $21.09 $43,870 3.6 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 70 $18.40 $20.54 $42,730 5.7 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 100 $22.51 $22.36 $46,520 4.4 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 100 $24.40 $25.75 $53,560 4.8 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 90 $24.54 $26.67 $55,480 9.7 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 200 $26.71 $26.39 $54,880 2.2 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 740 $19.48 $20.80 $43,250 3.0 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 50 $27.72 $29.26 $60,850 7.3 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 150 $25.31 $25.74 $53,530 8.0 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 1,180 $21.40 $21.64 $45,020 4.3 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 260 $19.16 $20.53 $42,710 4.2 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 210 $26.02 $25.89 $53,850 1.9 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 240 $10.52 $12.59 $26,190 6.3 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 80 $27.71 $27.36 $56,910 1.7 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 40 $23.37 $24.36 $50,680 8.0 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 130 $23.25 $24.36 $50,670 3.2 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 90 $24.17 $24.68 $51,330 2.3 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 70 $23.65 $25.02 $52,040 1.9 %
 
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 990 $25.10 $26.78 $55,700 2.8 %
17-1022 Surveyors 50 $21.87 $22.40 $46,580 5.7 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 200 $26.87 $28.45 $59,180 3.3 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 90 $39.82 $39.29 $81,710 2.1 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 30 $23.38 $25.81 $53,680 7.7 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 90 $18.83 $18.75 $39,000 2.4 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 30 $26.50 $25.83 $53,720 1.6 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 80 $18.49 $19.35 $40,250 4.3 %
 
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 620 $21.62 $22.48 $46,750 2.8 %
19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 40 $26.51 $25.94 $53,950 3.4 %
19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 40 $26.78 $25.26 $52,550 2.3 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 110 $24.63 $23.93 $49,780 8.1 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 40 $33.50 $31.96 $66,480 2.0 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 50 $13.03 $14.73 $30,640 1.8 %
 
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 1,290 $16.27 $15.88 $33,030 4.9 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 110 $19.93 $19.42 $40,400 3.0 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 70 $20.37 $20.53 $42,710 2.0 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 60 $17.59 $17.85 $37,140 3.3 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 110 $20.16 $20.37 $42,370 2.2 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 130 $16.90 $16.34 $33,990 4.8 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 100 $17.95 $18.13 $37,710 3.2 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 480 $10.01 $10.48 $21,810 3.8 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 30 $15.50 $14.97 $31,140 16.7 %
 
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 490 $25.25 $30.88 $64,220 4.9 %
23-1011 Lawyers 190 $33.22 $38.83 $80,760 7.6 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 60 $19.04 $19.58 $40,720 3.7 %
23-2092 Law Clerks 110 $18.00 $18.74 $38,970 2.4 %
 
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 2,790 $16.67 $17.18 $35,740 2.3 %
25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (4) (4) $37,770 2.8 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 30 (4) (4) $36,490 2.3 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 790 (4) (4) $40,500 2.0 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 370 (4) (4) $38,050 2.0 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 50 (4) (4) $43,000 1.8 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 110 (4) (4) $39,460 2.1 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 40 (4) (4) $40,350 2.3 %
25-4021 Librarians 70 $17.59 $18.45 $38,370 1.6 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 30 $27.29 $27.42 $57,030 5.0 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 490 (4) (4) $23,180 2.3 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other (8) $8.54 $9.82 $20,430 6.2 %
 
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 740 $14.84 $17.03 $35,430 4.5 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 120 $14.04 $14.17 $29,460 5.6 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 60 (4) (4) $22,180 19.4 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents (8) $16.60 $20.03 $41,660 9.1 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 130 $24.52 $24.79 $51,550 3.4 %
27-3041 Editors 50 $23.54 $23.77 $49,430 3.6 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians (8) $9.40 $11.97 $24,890 27.0 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 3,520 $20.51 $23.93 $49,770 2.8 %
29-1011 Chiropractors 40 $17.04 $20.77 $43,200 15.4 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 30 (8) (8) (8) (8)
29-1041 Optometrists (8) $38.87 $37.01 $76,980 20.2 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 110 $37.82 $37.37 $77,720 4.0 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 50 (5) $87.77 $182,550 8.8 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,440 $21.79 $22.72 $47,260 1.6 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 60 $21.41 $21.73 $45,190 2.0 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 100 $23.50 $23.30 $48,470 2.9 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 40 $17.69 $17.26 $35,910 2.8 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 60 $21.03 $21.56 $44,840 3.1 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 90 $16.02 $16.50 $34,320 5.3 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 120 $26.91 $26.40 $54,900 2.7 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 100 $17.08 $17.80 $37,030 2.1 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 60 $11.77 $11.84 $24,620 2.3 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 400 $16.03 $15.80 $32,860 2.1 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 130 $10.95 $11.49 $23,910 2.3 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 100 $10.44 $10.63 $22,120 2.3 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 50 $24.30 $26.07 $54,220 2.6 %
 
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 1,740 $10.80 $11.18 $23,250 1.7 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 240 $9.78 $9.83 $20,440 3.8 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 970 $10.69 $10.73 $22,320 1.5 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists 30 $10.68 $12.07 $25,110 18.1 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 90 $14.21 $15.57 $32,380 9.6 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 70 $10.92 $11.39 $23,690 6.9 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 110 $13.69 $13.95 $29,020 2.2 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 820 $17.26 $16.94 $35,240 3.8 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 30 $27.44 $27.52 $57,250 5.0 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 160 $15.66 $15.48 $32,210 3.0 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 160 $18.92 $19.25 $40,030 2.0 %
33-9032 Security Guards 170 $10.02 $10.85 $22,570 5.2 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 70 $7.26 $7.61 $15,820 5.0 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 4,920 $7.49 $8.15 $16,950 1.5 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 400 $12.69 $13.77 $28,630 2.5 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 220 $7.74 $7.59 $15,800 2.9 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 190 $9.39 $9.55 $19,860 2.6 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 370 $8.94 $9.13 $18,990 2.5 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 90 $6.81 $7.34 $15,260 5.5 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 300 $8.77 $8.92 $18,550 2.9 %
35-3011 Bartenders 410 $7.69 $7.89 $16,420 9.1 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 870 $7.42 $7.45 $15,500 2.5 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 290 $7.28 $7.63 $15,880 4.0 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,120 $6.31 $6.46 $13,430 3.1 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 50 $9.01 $8.81 $18,330 4.3 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 100 $7.81 $7.74 $16,100 2.7 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 280 $7.56 $7.43 $15,450 3.0 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 180 $6.77 $6.78 $14,110 2.5 %
 
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 2,090 $9.37 $10.04 $20,890 2.2 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 110 $12.72 $13.45 $27,970 4.9 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 30 $13.95 $15.67 $32,590 7.8 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 940 $9.89 $10.32 $21,460 2.7 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 600 $8.26 $8.33 $17,320 4.2 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 380 $9.55 $9.88 $20,560 4.2 %
 
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 2,300 $8.69 $9.30 $19,340 2.1 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 50 $14.80 $15.89 $33,040 8.7 %
39-3011 Gaming Dealers 160 $8.58 $8.84 $18,380 6.3 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants (8) $8.96 $9.65 $20,070 2.7 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 220 $9.84 $9.72 $20,210 6.6 %
39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts 40 $7.61 $8.20 $17,060 4.5 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 370 $7.98 $8.20 $17,070 3.7 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 480 $8.31 $8.28 $17,230 2.7 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 110 $10.27 $11.35 $23,610 6.6 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 270 $9.84 $9.79 $20,370 4.5 %
39-9041 Residential Advisors 190 $8.75 $9.09 $18,910 3.7 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 6,260 $9.69 $13.21 $27,470 3.6 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 450 $15.94 $16.94 $35,230 3.1 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 50 $21.70 $24.40 $50,750 7.9 %
41-2011 Cashiers 1,770 $7.79 $8.00 $16,640 3.2 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 210 $6.99 $7.81 $16,240 5.2 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 170 $13.78 $14.57 $30,300 5.4 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,250 $9.00 $10.59 $22,030 4.1 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 70 (8) (8) (8) (8)
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 120 (8) (8) (8) (8)
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 80 $22.41 $36.70 $76,330 26.4 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 60 $23.70 $24.47 $50,900 7.8 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 90 $24.99 $28.87 $60,060 9.6 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 710 $18.87 $20.62 $42,890 5.5 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 50 $12.69 $14.46 $30,080 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 10,600 $11.91 $12.89 $26,810 1.0 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 590 $19.60 $20.31 $42,240 2.5 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 60 $9.60 $10.85 $22,570 6.3 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 210 $12.41 $13.17 $27,380 5.9 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 120 $13.14 $13.61 $28,320 3.0 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 990 $13.06 $13.40 $27,880 1.8 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 60 $15.39 $16.17 $33,640 2.5 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 30 $15.30 $15.60 $32,440 2.8 %
43-3071 Tellers 300 $9.41 $9.60 $19,970 1.9 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 70 $13.62 $13.59 $28,260 2.9 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 100 $18.45 $16.72 $34,780 9.1 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,050 $13.31 $13.82 $28,740 3.2 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 90 $15.83 $15.63 $32,520 1.6 %
43-4071 File Clerks 90 $10.16 $11.16 $23,210 2.2 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 120 $8.17 $8.14 $16,940 3.2 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 60 $11.77 $12.36 $25,710 3.8 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 70 $11.67 $12.83 $26,680 10.4 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 70 $15.73 $15.86 $32,990 1.9 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 550 $9.76 $10.20 $21,210 2.1 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 80 $14.31 $14.87 $30,930 4.6 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (8) $8.31 $8.12 $16,880 4.7 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 50 $16.79 $16.54 $34,390 2.9 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 80 $15.98 $15.91 $33,080 2.6 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 130 $21.56 $21.41 $44,530 2.7 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 90 $20.37 $19.03 $39,580 3.6 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 30 $19.71 $19.72 $41,010 2.3 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 260 $12.83 $13.62 $28,330 4.8 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 750 $9.15 $9.50 $19,760 1.5 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 890 $14.92 $15.63 $32,510 2.3 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 110 $14.27 $13.90 $28,920 4.6 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 140 $11.69 $11.96 $24,870 2.3 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 540 $12.94 $13.21 $27,480 2.0 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 90 $12.57 $13.19 $27,430 2.5 %
43-9031 Desktop Publishers 40 $11.32 $11.82 $24,590 7.1 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (8) $13.69 $14.88 $30,960 5.1 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 60 $10.66 $11.12 $23,120 5.5 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,770 $9.74 $9.83 $20,450 1.7 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer (8) $10.44 $11.01 $22,900 5.6 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 30 $14.00 $15.86 $33,000 2.1 %
 
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 100 $9.88 $11.74 $24,420 8.1 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 3,020 $14.06 $15.21 $31,630 1.9 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 220 $20.18 $21.33 $44,370 3.7 %
47-2031 Carpenters 650 $13.25 $13.45 $27,970 2.6 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 170 $13.82 $13.99 $29,090 2.8 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 400 $11.88 $12.26 $25,490 2.8 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 30 $14.74 $14.39 $29,930 5.4 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 360 $15.71 $16.28 $33,860 2.6 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 60 $13.06 $13.18 $27,410 2.8 %
47-2082 Tapers (8) $11.88 $13.19 $27,430 8.2 %
47-2111 Electricians 220 $20.22 $21.10 $43,880 9.9 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 80 $12.18 $12.24 $25,450 4.8 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 100 $18.94 $18.42 $38,320 6.2 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 70 $16.92 $16.91 $35,160 2.8 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters (8) $10.55 $10.73 $22,320 5.8 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 60 $12.72 $12.60 $26,210 2.9 %
 
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 2,170 $16.51 $17.56 $36,530 2.4 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 190 $25.06 $26.49 $55,100 3.7 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 140 $16.58 $17.00 $35,360 3.9 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 90 $23.87 $22.33 $46,440 9.6 %
49-2096 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles (8) $10.01 $9.76 $20,300 12.3 %
49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 30 $21.20 $21.26 $44,220 3.5 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 50 $16.78 $17.32 $36,020 7.1 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 260 $17.40 $17.43 $36,260 4.0 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 90 $17.37 $17.02 $35,400 3.1 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 120 $17.27 $17.46 $36,320 4.6 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 140 $16.83 $18.25 $37,960 2.5 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 50 $14.43 $17.47 $36,350 18.3 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 350 $13.82 $15.57 $32,380 2.8 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 60 $24.99 $24.62 $51,220 5.1 %
49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers (8) $19.65 $21.86 $45,460 8.3 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 60 $9.58 $9.77 $20,320 4.5 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other (8) $10.36 $12.02 $25,000 22.7 %
 
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 2,780 $14.46 $15.24 $31,710 4.0 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 180 $23.97 $26.16 $54,410 6.4 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 80 $15.48 $14.99 $31,190 4.3 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 90 $9.83 $9.89 $20,560 5.3 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other (8) $9.51 $8.97 $18,660 8.8 %
51-3011 Bakers (8) $8.90 $8.26 $17,170 3.3 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 60 $8.85 $10.10 $21,010 2.3 %
51-4041 Machinists 30 $16.04 $17.17 $35,710 6.9 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (8) $14.96 $16.10 $33,480 5.0 %
51-5011 Bindery Workers 30 $8.37 $9.18 $19,100 6.7 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 70 $11.33 $12.27 $25,530 6.3 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 80 $8.99 $9.09 $18,920 2.2 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (8) $11.44 $12.52 $26,050 15.5 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 60 $18.87 $18.41 $38,290 17.3 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 70 $11.22 $10.62 $22,080 5.4 %
51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 40 $7.41 $7.46 $15,510 2.5 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 100 $8.37 $8.90 $18,510 5.3 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 3,610 $11.17 $12.62 $26,250 2.2 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 30 $19.66 $22.67 $47,150 8.2 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 80 $22.00 $22.08 $45,930 3.8 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 50 (8) (8) (8) (8)
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 180 $13.60 $14.84 $30,870 3.3 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 280 $12.36 $11.38 $23,680 9.3 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 850 $13.99 $14.80 $30,780 3.2 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 420 $9.78 $11.43 $23,780 8.8 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (8) $8.73 $9.68 $20,140 4.4 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 40 $7.71 $7.69 $16,000 3.4 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 100 $15.59 $15.28 $31,780 3.9 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 220 $7.86 $7.80 $16,220 2.4 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 790 $9.02 $9.50 $19,760 1.7 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 110 $8.38 $8.89 $18,480 7.3 %

About May 2006 National, State, Metropolitan, and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.

(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.

(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.

(4) Wages for some occupations that do not generally work year-round, full time, are reported either as hourly wages or annual salaries depending on how they are typically paid.

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

(8) Estimates not released.

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



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Last Modified Date: September 26, 2008