May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Columbia, MO


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 Columbia, MO, a metropolitan statistical area in Missouri.

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 Columbia, MO (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 84,190 $12.86 $16.14 $33,560 2.2 %
 
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 2,210 $36.20 $39.98 $83,160 2.1 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 130 $64.22 $59.74 $124,260 5.9 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 600 $35.99 $41.12 $85,540 3.1 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 60 $33.26 $35.97 $74,810 4.4 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 80 $33.44 $37.68 $78,380 6.2 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 60 $30.66 $33.69 $70,070 3.4 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 90 $36.89 $40.50 $84,250 4.1 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 170 $41.65 $44.36 $92,270 4.6 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 30 $40.77 $42.57 $88,540 7.2 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 50 $38.18 $38.03 $79,110 2.3 %
11-9021 Construction Managers (8) $36.66 $37.42 $77,840 8.9 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 90 (4) (4) $62,770 4.6 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers (8) $51.63 $48.31 $100,470 6.9 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 80 $25.88 $26.03 $54,130 7.5 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 130 $37.81 $41.47 $86,270 3.4 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 70 $19.38 $20.31 $42,240 3.5 %
 
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 2,990 $20.99 $22.77 $47,360 2.0 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 80 $14.84 $17.44 $36,280 10.0 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 80 $18.73 $21.14 $43,980 6.9 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 370 $20.54 $21.42 $44,550 2.2 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 110 $25.63 $25.70 $53,460 6.4 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 80 $15.30 $16.89 $35,130 3.3 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 60 $18.75 $20.27 $42,150 2.6 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 140 $18.80 $19.47 $40,490 4.5 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 60 $24.16 $24.56 $51,090 3.4 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 340 $22.92 $24.50 $50,950 3.9 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 480 $22.39 $23.81 $49,530 2.9 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts (8) $13.66 $17.30 $35,990 5.6 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 70 $27.73 $36.78 $76,500 13.8 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 40 $28.35 $32.13 $66,840 9.4 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 250 $20.59 $24.16 $50,250 6.5 %
 
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 1,480 $21.61 $22.67 $47,150 2.1 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 330 $23.95 $23.67 $49,230 2.1 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 40 $22.24 $24.51 $50,970 7.4 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 440 $16.77 $17.34 $36,060 2.4 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 180 $24.73 $26.15 $54,390 3.8 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 80 $24.18 $26.27 $54,640 4.0 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 240 $22.27 $22.41 $46,610 4.5 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 60 $24.86 $25.93 $53,930 2.9 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 40 $31.39 $31.84 $66,230 2.3 %
 
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 1,010 $23.65 $24.97 $51,940 2.4 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 90 $21.87 $23.86 $49,640 6.2 %
17-1022 Surveyors 50 $17.37 $17.62 $36,650 6.5 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 140 $30.30 $31.37 $65,250 2.5 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers (8) $27.41 $28.06 $58,360 4.6 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers (8) $28.09 $29.00 $60,330 2.7 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 80 $28.82 $28.75 $59,810 2.7 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 70 $29.58 $31.76 $66,070 5.9 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 90 $16.88 $16.81 $34,960 3.4 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 30 $20.54 $20.03 $41,660 3.8 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 40 $16.34 $16.42 $34,150 2.1 %
 
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 (8) (8) (8) (8) (8)
19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists 40 $20.31 $21.29 $44,280 3.6 %
19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 90 $23.18 $23.99 $49,910 2.5 %
19-2031 Chemists (8) $25.46 $26.07 $54,210 2.9 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 50 $22.33 $26.00 $54,090 3.4 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 150 $30.27 $29.96 $62,310 5.2 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 50 $21.69 $23.42 $48,700 2.5 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 70 $14.79 $16.62 $34,570 2.0 %
 
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 1,080 $16.44 $17.39 $36,170 3.1 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 30 $14.97 $14.84 $30,860 1.9 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 130 $16.84 $17.83 $37,100 2.8 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 190 $16.14 $17.18 $35,740 3.8 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 130 $14.88 $14.67 $30,520 3.8 %
21-1091 Health Educators 40 $18.80 $21.20 $44,100 11.9 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 80 $10.08 $10.58 $22,010 2.5 %
 
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 380 $22.22 $34.14 $71,010 18.5 %
23-1011 Lawyers 190 $34.18 $49.93 $103,840 17.0 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants (8) $32.10 $26.87 $55,900 15.9 %
23-2092 Law Clerks 70 $13.39 $13.58 $28,250 6.2 %
 
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 (8) (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (4) (4) $63,490 4.6 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 180 $9.06 $9.59 $19,940 2.8 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 60 (4) (4) $36,880 2.3 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 500 (4) (4) $39,010 4.4 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 820 (4) (4) $42,920 3.2 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 130 (4) (4) $47,370 3.7 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 100 (4) (4) $38,520 3.0 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 200 $9.38 $11.10 $23,090 9.2 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 480 (4) (4) $23,320 2.1 %
25-4021 Librarians 130 $20.44 $21.66 $45,060 3.4 %
25-4031 Library Technicians (8) $11.55 $11.69 $24,320 2.2 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 680 (4) (4) $16,010 3.0 %
 
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 1,430 $15.89 $18.26 $37,980 4.6 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 120 $14.02 $15.52 $32,270 3.9 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 40 $18.08 $28.09 $58,420 23.5 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 60 $11.71 $12.12 $25,210 3.3 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 150 (4) (4) $52,920 7.1 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 60 $12.05 $13.65 $28,390 3.8 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 40 $10.01 $12.00 $24,950 18.8 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 310 $20.83 $22.55 $46,910 4.1 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 70 $18.02 $21.09 $43,870 3.2 %
27-4021 Photographers 50 $9.84 $9.97 $20,730 4.6 %
 
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 7,690 $21.56 $25.13 $52,270 6.3 %
29-1021 Dentists, General (8) (5) $79.96 $166,310 26.6 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 230 $43.54 $44.43 $92,420 3.5 %
29-1067 Surgeons 40 (5) $90.16 $187,530 13.6 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (8) (5) $71.66 $149,050 15.0 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 40 $35.02 $33.57 $69,830 9.4 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,580 $24.41 $25.04 $52,080 1.6 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 90 $26.47 $26.54 $55,210 3.0 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 160 $25.75 $26.63 $55,400 3.6 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 40 $13.04 $13.31 $27,680 2.0 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists (8) $20.73 $20.58 $42,810 2.2 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 80 $22.89 $23.97 $49,860 2.6 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 80 $17.70 $20.48 $42,600 12.4 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 200 $23.84 $23.91 $49,730 2.0 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 200 $11.91 $11.95 $24,860 6.1 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 130 $33.70 $32.47 $67,540 7.2 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (8) $20.43 $20.71 $43,080 1.9 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (8) $25.20 $24.17 $50,270 3.1 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 310 $21.02 $20.85 $43,370 3.0 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 300 $10.62 $10.95 $22,780 2.5 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 90 $11.20 $10.90 $22,670 13.4 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 730 $14.64 $14.74 $30,650 1.8 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (8) $10.98 $14.03 $29,190 19.3 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 80 $22.43 $22.92 $47,680 2.4 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 50 $16.15 $21.71 $45,150 10.0 %
 
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 2,090 $9.77 $10.59 $22,030 3.5 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 580 $8.65 $9.33 $19,400 3.8 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 710 $9.73 $9.69 $20,150 1.7 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 60 $14.51 $13.76 $28,620 13.6 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 210 $14.31 $13.59 $28,270 8.7 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 110 $11.90 $12.90 $26,840 6.3 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 80 $13.51 $13.93 $28,960 4.7 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (8) $8.90 $9.78 $20,340 14.6 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 100 $10.86 $11.90 $24,740 11.1 %
 
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 830 $13.72 $14.71 $30,590 2.6 %
33-9032 Security Guards 280 $10.86 $12.01 $24,970 4.3 %
 
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 8,190 $7.35 $8.04 $16,730 1.4 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 40 $13.14 $14.23 $29,600 4.1 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 370 $15.06 $15.65 $32,560 2.1 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 390 $6.49 $6.75 $14,030 5.7 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 290 $9.84 $9.98 $20,760 3.2 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 880 $8.70 $8.70 $18,090 2.8 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 130 $7.03 $7.53 $15,670 8.6 %
35-2019 Cooks, All Other (8) $12.34 $11.68 $24,290 13.3 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 260 $8.91 $8.93 $18,580 2.1 %
35-3011 Bartenders 470 $6.90 $7.50 $15,610 3.4 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,830 $7.31 $7.60 $15,810 2.6 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 350 $7.73 $7.83 $16,290 3.4 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,300 $6.61 $7.12 $14,810 3.0 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 180 $6.76 $6.92 $14,390 2.9 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 310 $7.30 $7.28 $15,150 2.3 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 300 $7.52 $7.41 $15,410 2.4 %
 
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 2,380 $9.27 $10.19 $21,190 2.8 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 50 $17.02 $18.62 $38,720 8.0 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 40 $16.01 $17.85 $37,130 4.1 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,060 $9.46 $10.13 $21,080 4.1 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 730 $8.28 $8.38 $17,420 3.6 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 470 $10.16 $11.30 $23,510 7.2 %
 
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 2,180 $8.20 $9.00 $18,720 2.4 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 70 $17.67 $18.73 $38,950 5.7 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 200 $6.93 $7.99 $16,630 7.0 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 70 $7.83 $8.78 $18,260 8.5 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (8) $9.41 $10.07 $20,950 6.6 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 570 $7.96 $8.37 $17,420 4.6 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 460 $8.07 $8.15 $16,960 2.7 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 60 $12.39 $12.70 $26,410 5.5 %
39-9041 Residential Advisors 50 $10.35 $9.94 $20,670 10.4 %
 
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 9,150 $10.12 $13.74 $28,580 3.5 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 510 $15.73 $18.82 $39,140 3.5 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 70 $23.53 $25.11 $52,230 4.9 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,080 $7.78 $8.00 $16,640 1.9 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 600 $6.77 $7.94 $16,520 6.4 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 90 $11.93 $13.87 $28,840 10.1 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,850 $10.04 $12.01 $24,970 3.4 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 110 $17.67 $23.18 $48,210 13.3 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 500 $18.84 $23.56 $49,010 12.0 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 70 $20.89 $33.87 $70,450 16.4 %
41-3041 Travel Agents 40 $13.27 $13.69 $28,480 4.7 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 160 $24.72 $25.75 $53,570 4.8 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 150 $24.84 $27.86 $57,950 6.9 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 490 $17.42 $22.75 $47,320 8.0 %
41-9021 Real Estate Brokers 30 $16.40 $17.23 $35,840 13.2 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 130 $8.34 $8.51 $17,700 4.6 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 80 $15.00 $17.94 $37,310 15.3 %
 
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 14,320 $11.60 $12.43 $25,860 1.6 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 490 $18.13 $19.96 $41,510 2.1 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 120 $9.90 $9.97 $20,740 1.8 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 310 $12.00 $12.53 $26,060 4.3 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 140 $13.88 $14.02 $29,150 2.5 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 800 $12.65 $13.32 $27,700 2.3 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 100 $13.86 $14.30 $29,750 2.9 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 80 $11.70 $12.54 $26,090 7.1 %
43-3071 Tellers 430 $9.32 $10.26 $21,330 7.4 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 850 $12.28 $13.06 $27,160 2.0 %
43-4071 File Clerks 100 $10.82 $11.01 $22,910 3.6 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 200 $8.13 $8.13 $16,910 2.9 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 50 $6.96 $7.24 $15,050 3.2 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 100 $12.00 $12.19 $25,360 6.6 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 80 $11.24 $11.21 $23,330 10.3 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 230 $9.27 $10.15 $21,120 2.7 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 50 $15.45 $15.85 $32,960 2.9 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 380 $9.91 $10.16 $21,130 2.2 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 200 $15.22 $15.30 $31,820 3.8 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 50 $9.31 $9.84 $20,460 3.2 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 50 $11.78 $12.17 $25,320 5.4 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 70 $17.72 $18.30 $38,070 3.8 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 200 $20.71 $20.42 $42,470 3.0 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 190 $21.39 $20.58 $42,810 4.3 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 160 $15.00 $15.97 $33,210 4.0 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 290 $12.44 $12.45 $25,900 3.2 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 680 $8.93 $9.44 $19,630 2.2 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 30 $14.15 $13.91 $28,930 4.5 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries (8) $13.65 $14.35 $29,850 6.2 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 770 $12.01 $12.35 $25,680 1.6 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 110 $11.01 $12.27 $25,520 6.9 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 120 $10.49 $10.68 $22,220 2.8 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 140 $11.68 $11.69 $24,310 3.7 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 70 $9.15 $9.83 $20,440 3.5 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General (8) $9.76 $10.37 $21,560 2.8 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 110 $11.99 $11.83 $24,600 2.5 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 110 $10.15 $11.08 $23,050 4.6 %
 
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 4,820 $16.06 $17.13 $35,630 2.4 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 280 $22.93 $24.00 $49,920 2.6 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 80 $23.80 $22.59 $46,990 8.1 %
47-2031 Carpenters 1,010 $14.96 $15.95 $33,180 5.3 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 270 $18.50 $20.25 $42,130 17.6 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 630 $11.43 $12.87 $26,760 4.1 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 470 $16.70 $16.85 $35,050 2.9 %
47-2082 Tapers 30 $17.45 $18.00 $37,450 9.3 %
47-2111 Electricians 330 $18.14 $18.37 $38,200 8.0 %
47-2131 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall (8) $15.42 $15.57 $32,380 4.6 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 140 $13.14 $13.97 $29,060 5.4 %
47-2151 Pipelayers 180 $16.24 $16.31 $33,920 3.2 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 440 $17.50 $18.25 $37,960 8.4 %
47-2171 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers 50 $25.83 $25.30 $52,620 5.6 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (8) $23.04 $23.69 $49,270 23.2 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers (8) $26.57 $26.01 $54,100 8.2 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 50 $17.43 $17.09 $35,540 11.8 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 110 $9.45 $9.37 $19,490 5.0 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (8) $10.44 $10.61 $22,070 4.1 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 100 $14.07 $14.83 $30,840 3.9 %
 
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 2,920 $15.95 $16.91 $35,170 3.5 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 110 $24.68 $25.04 $52,080 2.6 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 90 $14.36 $15.51 $32,260 5.8 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 100 $28.04 $30.08 $62,570 7.1 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (8) $28.72 $25.32 $52,670 7.5 %
49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers (8) $13.49 $16.41 $34,140 16.5 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 110 $19.37 $18.05 $37,540 12.6 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 510 $16.52 $16.39 $34,090 3.2 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 150 $14.70 $14.63 $30,430 4.1 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 60 $18.31 $18.57 $38,630 5.8 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 80 $10.09 $10.04 $20,890 6.1 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 90 $26.02 $24.05 $50,030 8.3 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 70 $19.27 $17.91 $37,260 2.9 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 830 $14.46 $14.60 $30,380 3.0 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 70 $9.31 $9.83 $20,440 5.4 %
 
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 5,010 $12.10 $12.77 $26,550 2.3 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 210 $20.11 $21.56 $44,840 2.3 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 1,510 $11.22 $11.32 $23,550 1.6 %
51-3011 Bakers 60 $9.86 $9.78 $20,350 4.0 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 40 $13.50 $13.26 $27,580 5.7 %
51-4041 Machinists 90 $20.55 $20.07 $41,740 5.0 %
51-5011 Bindery Workers 40 $14.17 $14.32 $29,780 4.3 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 40 $9.82 $10.88 $22,620 8.7 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 110 $12.59 $13.05 $27,130 4.5 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 200 $8.01 $8.62 $17,940 9.6 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 50 $11.02 $10.99 $22,860 4.7 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 40 $19.79 $19.87 $41,330 8.7 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 80 $12.15 $13.41 $27,890 2.6 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 160 $11.45 $12.31 $25,610 7.6 %
51-9131 Photographic Process Workers 60 $9.43 $9.75 $20,270 3.1 %
 
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 4,760 $10.34 $11.35 $23,610 2.6 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 60 $16.49 $17.90 $37,240 4.5 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 70 $24.29 $24.39 $50,740 2.7 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 530 $7.27 $9.17 $19,080 9.7 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 640 $15.73 $15.46 $32,170 2.9 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 740 $9.85 $10.72 $22,300 6.8 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 80 $9.04 $9.13 $18,990 2.4 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 110 $7.47 $7.68 $15,970 5.5 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants (8) $9.96 $9.77 $20,320 6.4 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 190 $12.37 $12.19 $25,360 4.4 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 200 $8.81 $10.04 $20,880 5.1 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (8) $9.86 $10.14 $21,090 1.7 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 320 $7.73 $8.11 $16,880 4.0 %

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