May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

North Central West Virginia nonmetropolitan area


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 the North Central West Virginia nonmetropolitan area.

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 North Central West Virginia nonmetropolitan area (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 141,720 $11.20 $14.06 $29,240 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 4,620 $26.28 $29.01 $60,340 1.6 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 360 $35.23 $38.11 $79,270 5.2 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,210 $31.77 $35.55 $73,940 2.8 %
11-1031 Legislators 420 (4) (4) $23,660 22.7 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 40 $29.98 $40.15 $83,510 10.3 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 60 $26.42 $34.04 $70,810 8.1 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 140 $24.21 $24.80 $51,590 2.7 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 70 $27.34 $30.38 $63,190 7.2 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 290 $29.32 $30.84 $64,150 4.2 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 120 $30.50 $32.30 $67,190 4.0 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 80 $31.06 $33.01 $68,660 5.2 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 70 $28.91 $31.53 $65,580 9.3 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 470 (4) (4) $53,200 2.6 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 100 $24.20 $26.45 $55,010 2.6 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 70 $38.53 $39.95 $83,110 3.5 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 140 $15.31 $18.29 $38,040 13.7 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors 60 $23.75 $26.21 $54,520 25.0 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 50 $14.07 $14.16 $29,460 3.7 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 260 $26.57 $31.24 $64,980 4.9 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 190 $23.34 $23.06 $47,970 0.7 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 40 $14.53 $19.53 $40,610 14.2 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 80 $19.86 $20.71 $43,070 3.4 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 170 $24.01 $25.90 $53,860 7.2 %
 
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 3,120 $18.68 $20.29 $42,200 3.0 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 90 $17.26 $20.57 $42,780 7.9 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 190 $18.86 $20.62 $42,880 3.8 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 170 $18.81 $20.30 $42,230 10.2 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 210 $16.38 $18.13 $37,700 4.3 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 80 $21.94 $23.93 $49,770 8.5 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 80 $16.78 $18.41 $38,290 7.0 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 80 $16.39 $17.75 $36,920 7.3 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 90 $20.69 $20.85 $43,370 3.6 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 230 $19.71 $20.46 $42,570 7.1 %
13-1081 Logisticians 60 $32.06 $30.98 $64,440 2.8 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 150 $24.89 $25.42 $52,870 14.5 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners (8) $20.58 $18.84 $39,190 9.4 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 240 $23.66 $24.00 $49,910 2.5 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 740 $18.20 $19.80 $41,190 3.2 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 60 $15.90 $16.94 $35,230 20.6 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 210 $20.75 $23.60 $49,080 7.5 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 70 $11.07 $14.07 $29,270 11.7 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers (8) $6.49 $7.67 $15,940 25.4 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 30 $20.92 $22.53 $46,860 5.4 %
 
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 960 $27.01 $27.15 $56,470 3.7 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 100 $18.79 $21.86 $45,470 6.4 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 290 $31.75 $32.03 $66,630 1.7 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 50 $31.57 $31.44 $65,400 2.6 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 90 $11.98 $12.71 $26,450 3.2 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 140 $32.08 $32.12 $66,820 4.0 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 90 $26.61 $27.97 $58,180 4.3 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 130 $19.34 $21.12 $43,920 4.8 %
 
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 1,870 $24.33 $26.15 $54,390 4.6 %
17-1022 Surveyors 80 $18.29 $19.06 $39,650 5.7 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 310 $28.88 $28.92 $60,160 5.5 %
17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 40 $37.47 $38.63 $80,340 2.0 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 110 $35.08 $36.28 $75,460 3.7 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 50 $25.68 $27.91 $58,050 5.7 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 110 $29.64 $29.91 $62,210 1.7 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 80 $30.67 $31.69 $65,920 3.9 %
17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers (8) $17.08 $19.90 $41,390 9.8 %
17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 100 $41.04 $44.56 $92,690 7.8 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 50 $17.79 $19.37 $40,280 10.8 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 50 $15.10 $16.62 $34,560 11.1 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 260 $16.92 $17.41 $36,210 2.4 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 140 $25.86 $24.15 $50,220 3.1 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 70 $17.65 $18.10 $37,650 6.6 %
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 50 $23.58 $23.42 $48,710 3.2 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 120 $12.37 $12.59 $26,180 7.9 %
 
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 1,000 $18.42 $20.21 $42,030 3.7 %
19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 60 $19.34 $19.89 $41,370 2.1 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 30 $28.21 $27.21 $56,590 2.0 %
19-1032 Foresters 70 $16.64 $18.59 $38,660 4.2 %
19-2031 Chemists 40 $31.51 $29.21 $60,760 8.7 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 130 $19.61 $19.97 $41,550 1.9 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 40 $27.44 $32.08 $66,740 15.9 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 90 $20.22 $21.40 $44,520 6.2 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 70 $17.38 $19.52 $40,610 2.0 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 110 $13.81 $15.88 $33,040 5.8 %
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 30 $17.97 $18.01 $37,470 1.5 %
19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 40 $13.76 $14.24 $29,610 3.1 %
 
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 2,160 $12.36 $13.65 $28,390 3.6 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 30 $15.34 $16.25 $33,810 5.4 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 280 $18.17 $17.43 $36,260 1.7 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors (8) $11.88 $15.89 $33,050 15.9 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 50 $18.63 $18.18 $37,820 7.0 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 570 $12.78 $12.61 $26,230 4.1 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 160 $16.38 $16.57 $34,460 2.8 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 460 $9.34 $9.87 $20,520 3.8 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 130 $11.76 $11.99 $24,930 3.3 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 150 $8.34 $9.04 $18,800 5.3 %
 
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 830 $17.80 $27.03 $56,230 15.8 %
23-1011 Lawyers 300 $30.88 $48.10 $100,060 18.9 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 140 $16.10 $17.22 $35,820 4.6 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 250 $12.83 $13.58 $28,240 3.0 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 30 $16.42 $15.75 $32,750 6.6 %
 
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 8,660 $18.82 $18.71 $38,920 2.6 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $47,460 2.9 %
25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $50,780 4.8 %
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $45,110 3.2 %
25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (4) (4) $73,210 13.6 %
25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $58,140 6.4 %
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $40,840 3.1 %
25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $53,120 2.9 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $45,560 7.1 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $48,450 3.3 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 170 $14.46 $14.53 $30,220 2.6 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 350 $6.96 $9.48 $19,710 8.5 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 380 (4) (4) $40,070 1.6 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 2,160 (4) (4) $40,120 1.1 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 730 (4) (4) $39,690 0.9 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 960 (4) (4) $40,130 0.9 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 350 (4) (4) $41,330 1.3 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 760 (4) (4) $37,490 1.3 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 80 (4) (4) $33,600 1.7 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 180 (4) (4) $36,890 1.0 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 100 $11.37 $11.19 $23,280 8.0 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other (8) (4) (4) $58,670 3.7 %
25-4021 Librarians 140 $19.97 $19.56 $40,680 1.7 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 40 $11.71 $11.71 $24,360 3.8 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 30 $26.15 $24.71 $51,390 1.9 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 820 (4) (4) $20,470 1.4 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 100 $10.60 $10.77 $22,390 2.9 %
 
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 870 $10.20 $12.10 $25,160 4.3 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 150 $7.26 $8.07 $16,790 12.4 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 70 $11.33 $12.21 $25,390 6.7 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 30 $10.48 $9.93 $20,650 12.3 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 40 $13.86 $17.75 $36,910 24.9 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 90 (4) (4) $30,410 14.5 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 60 $8.54 $10.68 $22,210 12.4 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 90 $10.23 $10.58 $22,010 3.3 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 70 $17.52 $18.26 $37,980 6.5 %
27-3041 Editors 40 $18.68 $19.05 $39,630 3.7 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 40 $7.14 $7.43 $15,450 5.6 %
27-4021 Photographers (8) $9.14 $10.54 $21,930 10.4 %
 
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 8,200 $19.24 $23.98 $49,880 2.6 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 90 $63.91 $68.61 $142,710 17.0 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists (8) $18.19 $19.27 $40,080 3.2 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 400 $42.48 $42.43 $88,260 3.3 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 200 (5) $77.36 $160,920 5.8 %
29-1063 Internists, General (8) (5) $81.15 $168,790 9.2 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 130 $56.07 $66.89 $139,130 13.2 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 100 $35.16 $35.37 $73,580 4.7 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,800 $21.55 $22.83 $47,480 2.5 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 70 $30.36 $32.78 $68,180 12.4 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 110 $34.46 $37.96 $78,960 7.0 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 100 $20.60 $20.45 $42,540 3.1 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 170 $20.80 $22.74 $47,310 6.1 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 30 $34.61 $34.31 $71,360 7.4 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 140 $18.49 $18.51 $38,510 2.2 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 130 $15.60 $15.45 $32,140 2.1 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 150 $18.20 $17.79 $37,010 13.1 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 30 $18.45 $17.80 $37,030 3.8 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 60 $24.21 $24.01 $49,950 3.3 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 390 $19.33 $19.74 $41,060 1.8 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 330 $9.77 $11.13 $23,150 4.7 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 430 $9.99 $10.56 $21,970 2.6 %
29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 50 $16.30 $16.10 $33,490 3.6 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 90 $11.88 $12.05 $25,060 5.3 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 80 $9.57 $9.64 $20,050 4.6 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,380 $14.14 $14.45 $30,050 1.8 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (8) $10.51 $11.69 $24,320 3.2 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 110 $8.99 $11.55 $24,020 19.8 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 70 $23.87 $26.18 $54,460 4.9 %
 
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 5,320 $8.18 $8.89 $18,480 2.6 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 1,580 $6.93 $7.07 $14,700 2.4 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 2,410 $8.47 $8.55 $17,780 1.8 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 120 $17.08 $17.02 $35,400 9.1 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 70 $8.59 $9.11 $18,950 3.2 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 270 $14.71 $15.56 $32,360 10.3 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 300 $9.75 $9.81 $20,400 3.3 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 150 $10.93 $10.75 $22,360 2.3 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 80 $6.64 $7.07 $14,700 3.8 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 70 $8.53 $8.43 $17,530 5.1 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 60 $11.64 $13.11 $27,270 6.7 %
 
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 2,450 $12.17 $13.17 $27,390 3.1 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 50 $22.71 $22.24 $46,260 6.5 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 180 (8) (8) (8) (8)
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 870 $11.50 $12.89 $26,800 2.6 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 70 $15.52 $19.05 $39,620 7.4 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 600 $14.12 $14.45 $30,060 2.7 %
33-9032 Security Guards 370 $10.07 $10.09 $20,980 6.7 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 60 $6.27 $6.22 $12,940 5.2 %
 
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 11,860 $6.74 $7.46 $15,510 1.4 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 100 $10.67 $13.70 $28,500 11.6 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 910 $9.53 $10.53 $21,910 2.5 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 320 $6.40 $6.41 $13,330 3.7 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 1,030 $8.55 $8.71 $18,120 1.5 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 1,020 $6.64 $7.01 $14,590 3.1 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 280 $7.12 $7.48 $15,560 6.5 %
35-2019 Cooks, All Other 40 $6.31 $6.36 $13,220 6.6 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 900 $7.04 $7.44 $15,470 2.5 %
35-3011 Bartenders 370 $6.50 $6.93 $14,420 5.7 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 3,190 $6.42 $6.66 $13,850 2.2 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 440 $6.53 $6.58 $13,690 3.1 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,380 $6.53 $7.26 $15,100 5.3 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 200 $8.06 $9.64 $20,060 10.7 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 200 $6.27 $6.19 $12,880 4.6 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 280 $6.40 $6.39 $13,290 2.3 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 180 $6.38 $6.36 $13,240 2.9 %
35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 40 $9.17 $8.91 $18,540 3.5 %
 
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 4,640 $8.27 $9.02 $18,750 1.5 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 160 $12.50 $13.97 $29,060 4.6 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 70 $13.17 $13.78 $28,660 3.0 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,520 $8.57 $9.30 $19,350 2.0 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,120 $7.46 $7.70 $16,020 1.8 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 680 $7.68 $7.98 $16,600 2.7 %
 
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 3,110 $6.90 $8.02 $16,680 3.2 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 80 $12.25 $13.53 $28,140 4.5 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (8) $6.41 $6.39 $13,290 8.2 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 160 $6.86 $7.43 $15,450 5.5 %
39-4011 Embalmers 70 $20.80 $22.18 $46,140 8.4 %
39-4021 Funeral Attendants 120 $9.04 $8.94 $18,600 5.1 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 180 $7.90 $8.92 $18,540 4.9 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 490 $6.93 $7.30 $15,190 5.4 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 1,240 $6.53 $6.60 $13,740 3.3 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 280 $6.83 $8.79 $18,280 9.0 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 190 $7.62 $8.78 $18,260 5.3 %
 
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 15,070 $7.81 $10.87 $22,600 2.4 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,220 $12.99 $17.01 $35,380 5.1 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 210 $26.78 $27.37 $56,930 4.1 %
41-2011 Cashiers 5,280 $6.65 $6.90 $14,340 1.2 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 580 $6.80 $8.17 $17,000 6.4 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 350 $8.04 $9.62 $20,020 7.7 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 4,010 $8.06 $9.96 $20,710 3.2 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 120 $14.47 $16.78 $34,900 6.8 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 400 $11.94 $12.96 $26,950 8.9 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 40 $41.52 $44.92 $93,430 16.5 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 160 $13.95 $17.12 $35,600 6.4 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 90 $11.74 $17.80 $37,030 12.4 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 860 $17.92 $20.48 $42,590 3.7 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 50 $10.16 $10.26 $21,330 5.3 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 130 $18.39 $22.07 $45,910 7.4 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 1,240 $9.43 $12.70 $26,430 14.3 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 80 $9.92 $9.57 $19,900 12.5 %
 
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 20,450 $10.36 $11.47 $23,860 1.3 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 980 $14.86 $16.76 $34,850 2.6 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 150 $8.97 $10.06 $20,930 2.8 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 160 $10.34 $15.70 $32,660 16.6 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 550 $9.81 $10.45 $21,730 3.0 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,610 $10.52 $11.28 $23,460 1.9 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 170 $12.65 $13.33 $27,720 3.2 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 40 $15.66 $15.21 $31,630 4.3 %
43-3071 Tellers 840 $8.56 $9.22 $19,180 4.1 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 50 $11.08 $11.87 $24,690 5.9 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,750 $10.91 $11.66 $24,250 4.1 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 210 $12.64 $12.87 $26,760 2.5 %
43-4071 File Clerks 110 $10.65 $12.05 $25,070 7.0 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 280 $7.31 $7.42 $15,440 3.0 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 170 $8.94 $9.71 $20,200 4.8 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical (8) $6.48 $6.53 $13,590 5.9 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 150 $11.08 $11.21 $23,330 3.9 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 160 $12.10 $12.48 $25,950 5.7 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 90 $10.01 $11.17 $23,230 3.3 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 70 $13.83 $14.28 $29,710 3.8 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 700 $9.26 $9.47 $19,700 2.0 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 250 $11.92 $12.98 $27,000 3.4 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 90 $6.77 $7.91 $16,450 14.9 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 260 $9.14 $9.37 $19,490 3.1 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 200 $11.21 $13.35 $27,770 7.0 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 140 $12.17 $12.68 $26,380 7.7 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 100 $21.39 $20.95 $43,570 1.4 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 440 $20.54 $20.61 $42,870 0.9 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 260 $16.69 $16.31 $33,930 2.4 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 220 $17.15 $17.96 $37,350 4.1 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 410 $12.94 $13.48 $28,030 3.0 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,570 $8.03 $9.06 $18,840 1.9 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 60 $12.42 $12.73 $26,470 4.0 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 560 $14.28 $14.77 $30,720 1.9 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 140 $10.55 $10.92 $22,700 7.4 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 290 $10.77 $11.70 $24,340 11.6 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 2,080 $9.65 $10.20 $21,210 2.0 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 120 $9.65 $10.73 $22,310 11.1 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 350 $9.98 $10.21 $21,240 2.8 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 30 $12.94 $13.02 $27,080 4.6 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 40 $13.87 $12.69 $26,400 6.4 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 4,250 $9.47 $10.25 $21,310 2.8 %
 
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 470 $9.79 $11.26 $23,420 8.9 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 90 $8.27 $10.06 $20,930 11.0 %
45-4021 Fallers (8) $9.65 $11.37 $23,660 25.6 %
45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators 90 $8.92 $10.43 $21,690 12.5 %
45-4023 Log Graders and Scalers 40 $11.46 $11.77 $24,480 2.8 %
45-4029 Logging Workers, All Other 30 $8.67 $8.53 $17,750 8.3 %
 
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 11,200 $13.93 $15.79 $32,840 2.5 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 930 $22.21 $25.97 $54,010 5.0 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 130 $14.43 $15.26 $31,730 5.2 %
47-2031 Carpenters 1,620 $12.66 $13.84 $28,790 3.9 %
47-2041 Carpet Installers 30 $9.28 $11.08 $23,040 16.5 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 50 $11.58 $11.44 $23,800 10.7 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,290 $10.48 $12.35 $25,690 4.2 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 170 $17.93 $18.57 $38,620 11.1 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 1,880 $12.63 $13.70 $28,490 5.9 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 70 $12.36 $13.83 $28,770 14.1 %
47-2111 Electricians 990 $19.09 $18.87 $39,260 4.0 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 170 $13.47 $13.54 $28,160 3.7 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 320 $22.04 $20.75 $43,150 5.8 %
47-2181 Roofers 100 $10.02 $9.66 $20,090 9.1 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 450 $15.23 $17.57 $36,540 6.3 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 430 $9.38 $9.56 $19,890 3.6 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 70 $19.43 $19.92 $41,430 12.4 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 100 $10.90 $10.61 $22,060 4.1 %
47-5011 Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas 190 $12.82 $13.17 $27,390 2.9 %
47-5012 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 110 $17.21 $18.73 $38,960 3.7 %
47-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining 280 $13.30 $15.22 $31,650 7.7 %
47-5041 Continuous Mining Machine Operators 330 $20.04 $19.92 $41,430 3.8 %
47-5042 Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators (8) $18.96 $17.84 $37,110 5.5 %
47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 180 $13.27 $13.99 $29,100 10.8 %
47-5081 Helpers--Extraction Workers 380 $18.75 $17.14 $35,640 4.4 %
 
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 7,020 $13.75 $15.50 $32,240 2.4 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 570 $22.98 $25.21 $52,430 3.9 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 90 $14.83 $13.37 $27,800 10.1 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 110 $14.81 $17.59 $36,580 14.5 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 40 $23.74 $22.87 $47,580 3.3 %
49-2095 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 200 $25.85 $25.15 $52,310 2.8 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 220 $11.58 $12.14 $25,250 5.6 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 880 $9.93 $11.46 $23,840 4.9 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 280 $12.50 $12.91 $26,850 2.7 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 350 $13.64 $14.66 $30,500 4.2 %
49-3052 Motorcycle Mechanics 30 $11.16 $10.82 $22,500 12.9 %
49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (8) $6.91 $8.75 $18,200 13.8 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 80 $9.02 $9.11 $18,940 9.3 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 170 $11.80 $17.00 $35,360 20.5 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 250 $12.32 $12.83 $26,690 3.1 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 650 $19.60 $18.56 $38,590 3.7 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,530 $11.49 $12.43 $25,860 2.9 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 80 $10.58 $12.90 $26,830 9.8 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 300 $24.17 $24.35 $50,650 2.2 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 150 $24.91 $24.32 $50,580 5.4 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 70 $11.89 $12.16 $25,300 2.3 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 210 $6.71 $7.21 $14,990 6.0 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 60 $12.98 $13.22 $27,500 8.7 %
 
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 13,550 $12.28 $13.75 $28,600 2.5 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 950 $21.55 $23.17 $48,190 2.8 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 80 $14.34 $16.84 $35,040 11.0 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 810 $9.91 $10.92 $22,710 4.9 %
51-3011 Bakers 80 $7.76 $8.17 $16,990 8.4 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 110 $9.41 $9.78 $20,340 3.9 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (8) $9.98 $9.95 $20,690 3.2 %
51-3023 Slaughterers and Meat Packers (8) $10.29 $10.32 $21,470 2.9 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers (8) $9.51 $10.20 $21,210 9.3 %
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 680 $13.07 $12.90 $26,840 2.3 %
51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 90 $14.28 $15.08 $31,360 8.0 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 180 $12.32 $12.61 $26,220 6.3 %
51-4041 Machinists 490 $13.70 $14.61 $30,390 3.8 %
51-4051 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders 290 $17.09 $16.47 $34,250 3.7 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 150 $9.37 $10.32 $21,460 8.3 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 640 $13.92 $15.06 $31,330 3.7 %
51-4191 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $11.12 $13.06 $27,170 10.5 %
51-4193 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (8) $17.21 $18.81 $39,120 7.9 %
51-4194 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 50 $11.02 $11.29 $23,490 5.8 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 80 $11.21 $11.80 $24,540 6.2 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 240 $7.88 $8.28 $17,210 4.9 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 300 $7.91 $7.99 $16,620 4.1 %
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 570 $9.07 $9.17 $19,070 3.6 %
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 390 $9.66 $9.81 $20,410 2.6 %
51-8013 Power Plant Operators 220 $27.06 $27.09 $56,340 1.9 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (8) $21.25 $19.71 $40,990 6.0 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 330 $11.91 $12.36 $25,710 4.0 %
51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 360 $19.99 $19.74 $41,050 4.6 %
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) $20.09 $19.05 $39,630 6.6 %
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 170 $16.44 $16.46 $34,250 4.7 %
51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 40 $11.60 $11.86 $24,680 9.5 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 130 $11.76 $13.24 $27,530 9.8 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) $11.71 $12.99 $27,020 9.2 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 90 $9.61 $10.21 $21,230 6.0 %
51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 120 $12.20 $12.80 $26,630 4.8 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 660 $17.13 $16.95 $35,270 3.7 %
51-9082 Medical Appliance Technicians (8) $15.61 $14.47 $30,110 13.3 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 330 $11.66 $12.16 $25,300 4.4 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 40 $13.91 $16.59 $34,510 8.3 %
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 30 $8.49 $9.10 $18,940 6.0 %
51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 60 $8.64 $9.04 $18,800 10.2 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers (8) $10.18 $11.52 $23,970 5.5 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 130 $12.03 $12.47 $25,930 9.8 %
 
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 14,280 $10.26 $11.75 $24,430 2.0 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 140 $17.10 $18.16 $37,770 2.6 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 540 $20.28 $22.02 $45,790 5.4 %
53-2012 Commercial Pilots (8) (4) (4) $43,630 15.9 %
53-3011 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 110 $6.59 $7.29 $15,170 6.2 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (8) $10.16 $10.10 $21,000 5.5 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 1,080 $10.02 $10.05 $20,900 1.0 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 440 $9.32 $9.96 $20,720 6.4 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 2,830 $12.03 $13.80 $28,700 3.2 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 1,090 $8.48 $9.97 $20,740 5.8 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 120 $6.80 $7.83 $16,290 11.8 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants (8) $6.90 $7.10 $14,770 5.0 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 80 $19.74 $19.00 $39,520 5.4 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 300 $12.79 $12.87 $26,770 5.4 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 210 $18.13 $16.88 $35,110 3.9 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 680 $12.34 $12.66 $26,340 3.0 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 340 $6.89 $7.47 $15,540 3.7 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 3,280 $8.03 $9.01 $18,750 3.1 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 500 $10.59 $10.41 $21,650 5.5 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 530 $7.02 $7.89 $16,420 3.5 %
53-7071 Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators 140 $15.73 $15.33 $31,890 11.7 %
53-7073 Wellhead Pumpers 550 $10.31 $11.46 $23,840 11.1 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 300 $9.17 $9.31 $19,360 4.6 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 40 $18.22 $18.32 $38,110 7.6 %

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