May 2005 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Rocky Mount, NC


For metropolitan 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 Rocky Mount, NC, a metropolitan statistical area in North Carolina. 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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Major Occupational Groups in Rocky Mount, NC (Note--clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group):

All 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)
00-0000 All Occupations 63,100 $11.86 $14.60 $30,360 1.2 %
 
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 2,400 $32.36 $37.70 $78,410 2.4 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 50 (5) $69.15 $143,840 7.2 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 740 $36.03 $44.11 $91,740 4.4 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 30 $38.24 $37.72 $78,450 6.6 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 200 $32.88 $36.19 $75,280 4.4 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 70 $34.88 $36.09 $75,070 3.3 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 50 $40.92 $41.40 $86,100 3.4 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 280 $27.92 $33.66 $70,020 7.5 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 40 $31.63 $32.31 $67,210 3.2 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 90 $36.43 $39.36 $81,860 2.9 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 30 $32.90 $35.87 $74,600 5.7 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 50 $30.93 $31.67 $65,880 4.1 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 120 $34.91 $43.46 $90,390 12.7 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 130 (4) (4) $60,240 2.0 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 50 $21.70 $27.35 $56,890 3.2 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 40 $41.55 $42.35 $88,090 3.6 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 60 $21.13 $23.58 $49,050 5.5 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors 30 $17.21 $17.63 $36,680 6.5 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 90 $31.06 $33.97 $70,650 3.8 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (7) $26.15 $29.58 $61,530 11.8 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 40 $18.15 $21.37 $44,460 4.9 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 80 $35.86 $35.16 $73,140 3.0 %
 
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 1,220 $20.75 $22.53 $46,870 1.8 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 100 $20.10 $22.04 $45,850 1.6 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 40 $19.20 $18.53 $38,540 6.7 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 60 $25.00 $26.38 $54,860 3.9 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 50 $13.85 $15.73 $32,720 3.4 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 40 $19.24 $20.30 $42,220 2.2 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 60 $21.65 $21.40 $44,510 2.5 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 30 $25.17 $25.88 $53,840 2.9 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 130 $24.09 $24.60 $51,160 2.5 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 230 $24.43 $26.00 $54,080 3.2 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 90 $20.99 $25.23 $52,480 7.0 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 40 $28.03 $26.28 $54,660 9.2 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 160 $17.79 $19.11 $39,760 9.1 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers (7) $14.19 $13.45 $27,980 4.1 %
 
Computer and Mathematical 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 Occupations 630 $22.53 $24.35 $50,640 2.9 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 90 $28.43 $28.78 $59,850 2.3 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 120 $30.30 $30.65 $63,750 2.4 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 60 $23.74 $25.44 $52,910 3.5 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 60 $20.04 $23.60 $49,090 4.7 %
 
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 600 $24.09 $25.80 $53,650 2.0 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 40 $27.47 $29.32 $60,990 1.9 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 80 $29.04 $30.37 $63,180 1.4 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 60 $27.55 $28.35 $58,960 4.1 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 60 $17.61 $18.03 $37,500 1.7 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians (7) $20.06 $19.95 $41,490 2.9 %
 
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 350 $19.62 $20.61 $42,870 1.9 %
19-1032 Foresters (7) $23.84 $22.95 $47,740 7.8 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 40 $23.73 $23.66 $49,210 4.9 %
 
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 620 $15.50 $15.76 $32,780 1.6 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 90 $17.74 $18.59 $38,660 3.6 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 40 $16.24 $16.83 $35,010 1.9 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 120 $11.24 $11.03 $22,950 3.8 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 40 $15.09 $15.24 $31,690 3.9 %
 
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 200 $18.73 $28.18 $58,620 13.1 %
23-1011 Lawyers 70 $41.98 $48.39 $100,640 5.4 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 50 $15.98 $17.46 $36,320 12.8 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other (7) $12.49 $13.98 $29,070 16.9 %
 
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 4,400 $15.71 $15.90 $33,070 1.9 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $47,080 1.6 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $45,790 1.8 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 370 $7.71 $9.07 $18,860 8.3 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 440 (4) (4) $37,110 2.1 %
25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 30 (4) (4) $39,340 5.8 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 80 (4) (4) $35,840 2.2 %
25-4021 Librarians (7) $19.75 $19.87 $41,330 2.4 %
25-4031 Library Technicians (7) $12.41 $12.48 $25,960 2.5 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 810 (4) (4) $18,620 1.6 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 30 $19.03 $18.47 $38,420 2.8 %
 
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 260 $12.81 $14.90 $30,990 4.6 %
27-1023 Floral Designers (7) $9.51 $9.45 $19,650 4.6 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 30 $13.61 $14.89 $30,960 5.6 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 40 (4) (4) $29,160 6.1 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents (7) $11.68 $11.87 $24,680 3.1 %
27-3041 Editors (7) $15.06 $17.80 $37,030 4.3 %
 
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 3,040 $22.53 $26.79 $55,710 3.0 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 40 (5) $77.44 $161,080 12.1 %
29-1041 Optometrists (7) (5) $85.65 $178,150 14.1 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 110 $46.42 $46.37 $96,450 1.6 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 60 (5) $77.87 $161,970 9.7 %
29-1065 Pediatricians, General (7) (5) $83.31 $173,290 15.6 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 50 $33.01 $35.12 $73,050 3.6 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,110 $24.44 $25.19 $52,400 2.1 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 60 $31.66 $31.15 $64,790 2.1 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 110 $31.01 $30.57 $63,590 1.8 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 40 $22.09 $22.86 $47,540 2.1 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 60 $27.73 $28.15 $58,550 3.2 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 60 $14.27 $14.87 $30,920 5.1 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 70 $33.23 $33.58 $69,850 8.4 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 130 $11.50 $12.87 $26,760 5.0 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 160 $10.59 $10.61 $22,080 3.1 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (7) $12.53 $13.37 $27,800 9.2 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 280 $17.21 $17.02 $35,400 2.4 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 120 $10.07 $10.00 $20,810 3.4 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 30 $14.88 $16.04 $33,370 6.5 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 60 $10.36 $11.28 $23,460 6.4 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 2,140 $8.84 $9.73 $20,230 2.8 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 740 $7.64 $7.76 $16,130 3.1 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 710 $9.16 $9.13 $18,990 2.3 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 80 $19.76 $20.06 $41,730 3.2 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 160 (7) (7) (7) (7)
31-9092 Medical Assistants 140 $11.37 $12.11 $25,180 4.3 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 40 $15.14 $14.89 $30,980 2.8 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 30 $6.61 $7.67 $15,960 14.0 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 30 $8.82 $9.41 $19,580 2.5 %
 
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 1,210 $13.16 $14.27 $29,690 2.5 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 410 $12.54 $12.72 $26,450 2.5 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 260 $15.66 $16.11 $33,510 4.7 %
33-9032 Security Guards 180 $9.50 $10.66 $22,160 5.9 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 40 $7.13 $6.91 $14,380 3.2 %
 
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 4,470 $6.76 $7.55 $15,700 2.1 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 340 $11.95 $13.06 $27,170 2.7 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 120 $7.24 $7.05 $14,670 3.0 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 140 $7.90 $8.05 $16,740 2.0 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 310 $7.73 $8.03 $16,710 3.1 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (7) $6.74 $6.84 $14,230 6.2 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 270 $7.19 $7.60 $15,810 3.6 %
35-3011 Bartenders 200 $8.93 $8.80 $18,300 7.3 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,260 $6.30 $6.40 $13,320 1.7 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 80 $6.83 $6.77 $14,070 6.8 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,060 $6.45 $6.91 $14,380 4.8 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 30 $7.85 $7.94 $16,520 4.0 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 90 $6.87 $6.84 $14,220 3.3 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 200 $7.16 $6.99 $14,530 4.1 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 90 $6.27 $6.65 $13,830 4.4 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 1,820 $8.49 $9.34 $19,420 3.3 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 80 $12.50 $13.66 $28,420 3.6 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 60 $22.35 $24.72 $51,410 15.7 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 990 $8.47 $8.78 $18,260 3.9 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 340 $7.08 $7.12 $14,810 2.1 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 50 $9.45 $8.97 $18,670 7.3 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 300 $9.30 $9.51 $19,790 5.2 %
 
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 1,190 $7.77 $8.40 $17,480 2.8 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 30 $14.83 $15.76 $32,780 5.5 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 30 $6.61 $7.36 $15,300 7.1 %
39-4021 Funeral Attendants 50 $9.71 $9.65 $20,080 4.0 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 60 $11.44 $13.45 $27,970 21.0 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 650 $7.70 $7.63 $15,860 2.5 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 50 $9.69 $10.16 $21,140 7.4 %
 
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 6,140 $8.85 $12.48 $25,970 3.6 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 700 $12.49 $14.71 $30,610 4.4 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 150 $21.77 $27.12 $56,410 5.8 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,050 $7.18 $7.18 $14,930 1.4 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 180 $8.89 $9.68 $20,140 5.7 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 120 $9.64 $10.61 $22,070 4.5 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 1,550 $8.36 $10.22 $21,270 5.5 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 50 $20.87 $22.05 $45,860 16.7 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 120 $15.70 $19.69 $40,950 12.2 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (7) $27.77 $30.58 $63,600 16.3 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 50 $15.31 $16.99 $35,340 12.2 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 80 $24.30 $26.39 $54,900 6.6 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 780 $17.78 $19.80 $41,180 4.0 %
41-9021 Real Estate Brokers 50 $12.77 $14.51 $30,190 7.8 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 50 (7) (7) (7) (7)
 
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 10,200 $11.85 $12.82 $26,660 1.5 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 750 $18.18 $19.72 $41,020 4.5 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 110 $9.91 $10.04 $20,880 2.3 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 220 $15.16 $15.14 $31,490 5.1 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 220 $11.35 $11.97 $24,890 2.0 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 830 $13.30 $14.18 $29,490 4.0 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 110 $13.01 $13.16 $27,370 1.8 %
43-3071 Tellers 310 $9.76 $9.82 $20,430 2.3 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,050 $12.07 $12.44 $25,880 2.1 %
43-4071 File Clerks 110 $9.62 $10.33 $21,480 5.9 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 120 $7.69 $7.80 $16,220 4.9 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 30 $9.50 $9.16 $19,050 4.8 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks (7) $13.11 $13.09 $27,230 2.6 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (7) $12.87 $13.01 $27,060 6.3 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 60 $14.45 $14.49 $30,140 1.9 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 520 $10.11 $10.38 $21,580 2.3 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 40 $14.43 $14.52 $30,200 1.5 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 70 $10.40 $11.86 $24,660 7.2 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 30 $12.51 $12.55 $26,100 3.7 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 40 $23.82 $23.21 $48,290 3.0 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 140 $21.10 $20.36 $42,340 2.3 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 210 $19.92 $19.06 $39,640 2.8 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 160 $14.56 $15.49 $32,210 2.2 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 510 $11.38 $11.79 $24,530 1.9 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 840 $9.91 $10.11 $21,020 3.1 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 90 $9.77 $9.87 $20,530 3.6 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 450 $15.50 $15.82 $32,910 2.4 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 70 $12.36 $12.81 $26,640 7.3 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 160 $12.15 $12.15 $25,270 3.4 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 660 $11.04 $11.45 $23,810 1.5 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 50 $14.84 $15.09 $31,390 2.7 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 70 $11.25 $11.55 $24,010 2.1 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 30 $14.83 $15.73 $32,720 4.7 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service (7) $6.34 $6.56 $13,650 7.1 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,220 $9.42 $10.22 $21,250 2.4 %
 
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 300 $6.60 $7.91 $16,450 5.9 %
45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products (7) $6.08 $6.31 $13,120 7.7 %
 
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 $12.57 $13.78 $28,670 1.7 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 430 $22.46 $22.24 $46,260 2.7 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 30 $12.31 $14.24 $29,630 14.4 %
47-2031 Carpenters 480 $12.16 $12.22 $25,420 4.5 %
47-2041 Carpet Installers (7) $9.82 $9.89 $20,570 6.2 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 100 $11.92 $11.82 $24,580 3.0 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 530 $9.75 $10.04 $20,890 3.7 %
47-2111 Electricians 340 $16.19 $16.26 $33,820 2.7 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 90 $11.26 $11.25 $23,390 5.5 %
47-2151 Pipelayers 60 $9.40 $9.54 $19,850 2.6 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 110 $16.51 $16.24 $33,780 3.5 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 30 $8.91 $9.06 $18,850 9.4 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 150 $9.63 $9.86 $20,510 6.3 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 80 $11.41 $11.64 $24,210 2.5 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 50 $20.82 $22.22 $46,210 2.1 %
 
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 3,290 $15.78 $16.43 $34,170 3.0 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 290 $24.05 $24.35 $50,650 2.5 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 40 $17.35 $17.82 $37,060 11.5 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (7) $23.41 $21.48 $44,690 7.0 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 80 $15.94 $16.49 $34,300 4.1 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 270 $14.77 $14.77 $30,730 3.3 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 120 $13.87 $14.35 $29,840 3.5 %
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 30 $12.91 $13.03 $27,100 2.8 %
49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 30 $8.76 $8.93 $18,570 5.9 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 30 $9.52 $9.43 $19,600 3.5 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (7) $16.01 $16.09 $33,460 3.3 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 270 $18.11 $17.25 $35,870 2.7 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,010 $15.21 $15.49 $32,220 3.7 %
49-9044 Millwrights 30 $17.07 $17.32 $36,030 2.1 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 90 $16.19 $17.01 $35,390 5.3 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 150 $8.57 $9.36 $19,470 4.7 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 30 $15.32 $15.65 $32,550 3.1 %
 
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 8,420 $11.29 $12.24 $25,460 2.3 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 540 $20.94 $21.44 $44,600 2.6 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 110 $14.58 $14.51 $30,180 2.1 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 2,300 $10.55 $11.10 $23,090 4.8 %
51-3011 Bakers 40 $8.99 $9.31 $19,370 5.4 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 80 $10.17 $10.92 $22,710 6.6 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 40 $8.27 $8.39 $17,450 7.9 %
51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $13.46 $13.54 $28,160 6.4 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 130 $13.15 $13.06 $27,170 4.0 %
51-4041 Machinists 520 $14.67 $14.36 $29,870 1.9 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 270 $11.20 $11.46 $23,840 4.1 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 250 $14.53 $14.35 $29,840 2.5 %
51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $18.58 $17.31 $36,010 5.2 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 70 $7.68 $8.09 $16,830 4.8 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 60 $6.84 $6.84 $14,220 2.5 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 310 $9.59 $9.24 $19,220 2.3 %
51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (7) $10.22 $10.46 $21,750 8.4 %
51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 $10.91 $10.95 $22,780 2.2 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 30 $8.43 $10.19 $21,190 8.0 %
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 30 $11.69 $11.41 $23,740 2.6 %
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 60 $8.46 $8.96 $18,640 3.0 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 60 $13.86 $12.82 $26,670 7.3 %
51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 50 $14.78 $14.38 $29,910 4.1 %
51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 40 $12.02 $11.47 $23,850 5.6 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $12.40 $13.12 $27,300 2.4 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 450 $11.31 $11.21 $23,310 3.9 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 230 $11.71 $11.53 $23,990 3.7 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $11.98 $12.01 $24,980 3.7 %
51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic (7) $9.18 $8.78 $18,260 2.8 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 430 $8.45 $8.72 $18,130 4.4 %
 
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 7,190 $10.76 $12.16 $25,300 2.8 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 130 $18.75 $18.55 $38,580 1.7 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 180 $19.98 $20.80 $43,250 3.2 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,000 $18.51 $19.48 $40,530 3.7 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 380 $10.72 $12.52 $26,040 8.3 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 40 $7.81 $8.31 $17,290 6.0 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 30 $9.34 $8.95 $18,610 11.5 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators (7) $13.80 $14.49 $30,140 1.7 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 430 $11.36 $11.05 $22,980 1.2 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 160 $10.17 $10.10 $21,000 6.0 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,170 $9.37 $9.82 $20,430 3.5 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 580 $8.95 $8.74 $18,180 2.8 %

About May 2005 National, State, and Metropolitan 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.

(7) Estimates not released.

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



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Last Modified Date: September 30, 2008