May 2006 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

NAICS 562100 - Waste Collection

These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in NAICS 562100 - Waste Collection.

Additional information, including the hourly and annual 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, percent of establishments reporting the occupation, and the employment percent relative standard error, is available in the downloadable Excel files(XLS).

NAICS Industry 562100 - Waste Collection is part of: NAICS 562000 - Waste Management and Remediation Services.

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NAICS 562100 - Waste Collection

All Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 130,690 100.00% $15.01 $16.90 $35,150 0.7 %
 
Management Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 3,980 3.05% $35.79 $41.54 $86,410 1.6 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 190 0.15% $54.99 $60.33 $125,480 4.9 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 2,460 1.88% $36.18 $41.79 $86,920 1.8 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 40 0.03% $66.31 $68.59 $142,660 5.8 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 180 0.14% $39.51 $46.44 $96,600 4.2 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 210 0.16% $25.93 $28.13 $58,520 4.5 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 190 0.15% $38.25 $40.72 $84,700 3.8 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 520 0.40% $32.96 $35.38 $73,580 3.5 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 50 0.04% $34.67 $35.98 $74,840 3.8 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 30 0.02% $42.72 $49.44 $102,830 11.1 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 1,350 1.03% $25.22 $27.26 $56,690 3.0 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 50 0.04% $33.39 $30.29 $63,010 9.9 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 110 0.08% $19.02 $20.16 $41,940 6.3 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 40 0.03% $19.23 $21.38 $44,470 3.7 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 60 0.05% $22.25 $24.74 $51,460 4.0 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 410 0.31% $20.61 $24.75 $51,470 7.9 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 560 0.43% $28.27 $29.73 $61,830 1.7 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 40 0.03% $37.82 $36.76 $76,470 2.6 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 100 0.08% $26.79 $28.41 $59,090 5.3 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other (8) (8) $28.74 $29.81 $62,010 10.8 %
 
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 200 0.15% $22.73 $25.78 $53,620 7.8 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors (8) (8) $24.15 $25.20 $52,410 3.7 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 90 0.07% $17.44 $19.60 $40,770 9.3 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 160 0.12% $21.00 $21.57 $44,870 4.5 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (8) (8) $29.18 $29.20 $60,740 2.5 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (8) (8) $19.68 $19.61 $40,780 3.1 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 90 0.07% $26.17 $28.68 $59,660 3.0 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 80 0.06% $26.25 $28.66 $59,600 3.1 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical 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)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 130 0.10% $29.95 $33.41 $69,490 7.2 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 110 0.08% $28.62 $30.46 $63,350 3.4 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations (8) (8) $8.96 $9.78 $20,330 5.0 %
33-9032 Security Guards (8) (8) $9.99 $10.53 $21,910 4.5 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 390 0.30% $9.26 $10.29 $21,400 4.0 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 330 0.25% $8.92 $9.93 $20,650 4.2 %
37-3013 Tree Trimmers and Pruners 40 0.03% $11.60 $12.82 $26,660 16.2 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 3,450 2.64% $21.57 $23.90 $49,720 2.1 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 270 0.21% $27.64 $31.65 $65,830 6.2 %
41-2011 Cashiers 80 0.06% $9.85 $9.87 $20,520 5.4 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 2,080 1.59% $20.81 $22.49 $46,780 2.2 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 100 0.08% $28.21 $32.66 $67,920 8.7 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 790 0.60% $22.70 $26.40 $54,910 4.9 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 50 0.04% $16.91 $17.89 $37,200 7.9 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 15,730 12.04% $13.38 $14.28 $29,700 0.7 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,150 0.88% $18.75 $20.25 $42,110 1.7 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 490 0.37% $14.16 $14.75 $30,680 2.0 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 760 0.58% $14.04 $14.46 $30,080 1.6 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,680 1.29% $14.81 $15.84 $32,950 2.5 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 240 0.18% $15.34 $15.65 $32,550 1.9 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 2,710 2.07% $13.35 $13.98 $29,090 1.2 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 60 0.05% $15.33 $15.68 $32,620 2.8 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 530 0.41% $11.17 $11.62 $24,170 2.0 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 1,440 1.10% $15.07 $16.44 $34,200 1.7 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 140 0.11% $17.38 $19.00 $39,510 3.2 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 80 0.06% $13.12 $13.56 $28,210 3.5 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 410 0.31% $12.88 $13.27 $27,610 2.6 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 510 0.39% $15.57 $16.37 $34,050 2.4 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 2,150 1.65% $12.32 $12.88 $26,800 3.1 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 90 0.07% $12.73 $12.48 $25,950 1.9 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 3,070 2.35% $10.82 $11.35 $23,610 1.6 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 70 0.05% $11.45 $13.76 $28,620 14.1 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 4,090 3.13% $15.47 $17.39 $36,170 3.8 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 290 0.22% $25.07 $24.85 $51,680 2.4 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 630 0.48% $12.70 $16.09 $33,460 8.9 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 200 0.15% $12.87 $14.25 $29,640 10.7 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 1,380 1.06% $14.73 $16.39 $34,090 3.8 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 50 0.04% $15.67 $17.87 $37,180 6.5 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 30 0.02% $21.53 $24.02 $49,970 15.4 %
47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 1,370 1.05% $16.12 $18.21 $37,880 9.8 %
47-4071 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (8) (8) $12.18 $12.64 $26,290 4.3 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 8,690 6.65% $16.78 $17.57 $36,540 0.8 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 750 0.57% $26.19 $26.77 $55,680 1.4 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 230 0.18% $16.04 $16.77 $34,880 2.9 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 4,640 3.55% $17.65 $18.05 $37,550 0.9 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 230 0.18% $16.97 $17.92 $37,270 3.4 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 120 0.09% $13.41 $14.32 $29,780 4.6 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 100 0.08% $14.74 $14.43 $30,020 13.3 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,260 0.96% $14.72 $15.38 $31,990 1.8 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 50 0.04% $16.08 $15.87 $33,020 5.0 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 1,240 0.95% $12.33 $13.06 $27,160 2.0 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 60 0.05% $16.48 $18.65 $38,800 7.0 %
 
Production Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 1,950 1.49% $14.50 $16.05 $33,380 3.6 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 80 0.06% $26.98 $27.08 $56,330 4.6 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 780 0.60% $16.51 $17.14 $35,650 2.9 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 260 0.20% $14.98 $17.89 $37,210 17.8 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 420 0.32% $13.65 $14.19 $29,510 3.5 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 50 0.04% $12.87 $13.16 $27,370 2.5 %
 
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 90,230 69.04% $14.52 $15.62 $32,480 0.7 %
53-1011 Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (8) (8) $33.49 $32.36 $67,310 7.6 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 1,150 0.88% $20.91 $21.59 $44,900 2.0 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 3,460 2.65% $24.52 $25.50 $53,040 1.6 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 420 0.32% $12.65 $13.15 $27,340 7.8 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 29,900 22.88% $15.65 $16.70 $34,730 1.0 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 1,600 1.22% $13.28 $14.52 $30,200 5.4 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other (8) (8) $20.04 $19.91 $41,410 11.5 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 590 0.45% $15.45 $16.81 $34,970 5.0 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 920 0.70% $12.78 $13.54 $28,170 2.0 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 240 0.18% $10.32 $11.23 $23,350 7.7 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 6,200 4.74% $9.42 $10.24 $21,290 1.8 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers (8) (8) $11.76 $11.61 $24,150 3.0 %
53-7072 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers 30 0.02% $12.64 $12.81 $26,640 3.0 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 44,320 33.91% $14.00 $14.84 $30,860 1.0 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 980 0.75% $14.58 $15.62 $32,490 2.2 %

About May 2006 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

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

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

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

(8) Estimates not released.

(9) Wage data for this occupation were removed because of reporting errors. Data are being corrected and revised wage estimates will be posted as soon as possible.



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Last Modified Date: September 26, 2008