May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Northwest Illinois 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 Northwest Illinois 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 Northwest Illinois 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 141,610 $12.92 $15.85 $32,970 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 5,150 $31.68 $34.92 $72,630 2.1 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 260 $43.84 $46.82 $97,400 9.5 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 990 $39.28 $44.13 $91,790 3.8 %
11-1031 Legislators 240 (4) (4) $16,440 4.9 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 60 $39.18 $42.10 $87,560 7.0 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 240 $40.15 $46.07 $95,820 4.4 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 160 $25.96 $29.32 $60,990 5.5 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 160 $34.00 $35.40 $73,630 5.0 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 400 $32.95 $35.18 $73,180 8.3 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 70 $32.90 $33.50 $69,680 6.8 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 50 $32.24 $30.71 $63,870 5.5 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 200 $33.47 $34.69 $72,150 2.8 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 130 $27.86 $29.83 $62,050 4.5 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 100 $27.48 $34.46 $71,670 8.0 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 80 $33.73 $37.39 $77,760 6.0 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 40 $15.45 $23.92 $49,750 24.2 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 440 (4) (4) $75,380 3.3 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers (8) $41.44 $41.52 $86,360 2.6 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 190 $17.27 $18.35 $38,180 4.4 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors (8) $26.54 $28.56 $59,400 5.9 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 40 $21.63 $22.25 $46,270 7.9 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 270 $28.50 $31.22 $64,930 4.0 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 130 $24.50 $24.53 $51,020 1.0 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 140 $14.56 $17.35 $36,080 7.8 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 330 $31.21 $31.18 $64,850 4.1 %
 
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 4,640 $20.67 $23.18 $48,220 1.8 %
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 50 $21.74 $26.81 $55,760 11.7 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 280 $17.44 $21.98 $45,720 7.6 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 280 $20.84 $21.06 $43,800 3.3 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (8) $23.48 $24.94 $51,880 3.9 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 70 $23.04 $23.50 $48,870 8.2 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 190 $26.19 $27.17 $56,520 8.1 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 210 $20.13 $20.07 $41,750 4.6 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 30 $21.06 $20.41 $42,450 5.5 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 170 $21.37 $20.07 $41,740 5.6 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 160 $15.63 $17.67 $36,750 9.0 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 70 $28.42 $30.08 $62,570 9.7 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,100 $16.39 $20.67 $43,000 4.6 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 820 $21.54 $24.02 $49,970 2.8 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 80 $19.03 $17.81 $37,050 3.4 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 120 $31.31 $34.86 $72,500 4.4 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 50 $31.12 $30.04 $62,480 6.4 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 90 $19.27 $25.23 $52,470 12.3 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors (8) $20.41 $20.55 $42,740 4.2 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 300 $27.66 $28.10 $58,460 5.7 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other (8) $20.54 $32.48 $67,550 23.5 %
 
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 1,140 $23.50 $24.22 $50,370 2.9 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 150 $24.96 $24.97 $51,940 5.1 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications (8) $21.89 $22.85 $47,530 4.8 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software (8) $31.82 $32.04 $66,640 2.6 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 190 $16.11 $16.54 $34,410 2.4 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts (8) $28.13 $26.64 $55,400 2.7 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 140 $26.52 $26.36 $54,840 4.2 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts (8) $19.28 $20.88 $43,430 3.2 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 30 $13.90 $20.49 $42,620 23.6 %
 
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 1,850 $25.53 $26.35 $54,820 2.6 %
17-1022 Surveyors 40 $24.98 $23.48 $48,830 8.7 %
17-2041 Chemical Engineers 40 $35.63 $34.97 $72,740 3.7 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 80 $28.31 $31.12 $64,720 6.5 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 120 $26.87 $28.64 $59,570 5.1 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (8) $31.92 $32.56 $67,720 2.9 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 200 $31.17 $31.89 $66,320 2.9 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 220 $29.26 $30.72 $63,890 2.5 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 230 $32.97 $32.10 $66,760 4.5 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 60 $16.99 $17.91 $37,250 2.4 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 130 $15.57 $15.40 $32,030 7.7 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 40 $20.69 $20.89 $43,450 2.4 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 70 $18.80 $18.96 $39,440 6.3 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 100 $17.52 $18.01 $37,450 4.6 %
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians (8) $23.57 $23.49 $48,860 4.2 %
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 40 $20.03 $19.58 $40,730 4.5 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 100 $16.69 $16.58 $34,480 3.8 %
 
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 670 $20.09 $21.58 $44,890 5.9 %
19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists 40 $19.61 $20.25 $42,120 4.1 %
19-2031 Chemists (8) $22.49 $22.94 $47,710 5.6 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 130 $18.11 $23.85 $49,610 8.6 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 100 $27.59 $25.78 $53,610 6.1 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 60 $15.45 $17.93 $37,290 4.0 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 50 $16.76 $17.61 $36,640 9.3 %
 
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 2,010 $15.24 $16.99 $35,330 4.7 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 440 $12.93 $17.30 $35,990 17.7 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 70 $13.55 $14.99 $31,190 4.5 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 180 $16.44 $16.88 $35,100 9.6 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 360 $20.59 $20.54 $42,730 5.0 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 80 $19.54 $19.22 $39,970 3.7 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 70 $8.88 $10.97 $22,820 4.6 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 90 $20.54 $20.19 $41,990 10.0 %
21-1091 Health Educators 40 $15.60 $17.19 $35,760 2.3 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 150 $19.15 $20.93 $43,540 1.4 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 200 $10.28 $10.91 $22,680 3.2 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 140 $14.48 $14.85 $30,880 5.1 %
21-2011 Clergy 60 $14.08 $16.32 $33,940 6.8 %
 
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 480 $20.40 $25.55 $53,140 4.9 %
23-1011 Lawyers 230 $24.62 $28.84 $59,980 10.6 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 30 (5) $66.46 $138,240 2.4 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 110 $14.32 $15.26 $31,750 5.0 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 40 $10.96 $12.24 $25,460 6.9 %
 
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 9,660 $18.63 $19.39 $40,320 2.7 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 70 $19.84 $19.99 $41,570 17.6 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 320 $9.10 $11.36 $23,630 5.0 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 230 (4) (4) $40,300 2.7 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 2,730 (4) (4) $46,590 3.1 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 820 (4) (4) $44,580 3.6 %
25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School (8) (4) (4) $39,470 5.9 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,960 (4) (4) $44,260 4.3 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 120 (4) (4) $46,330 4.1 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 390 (4) (4) $46,490 4.0 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 130 (4) (4) $42,840 7.6 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 270 (4) (4) $40,150 3.7 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 220 (4) (4) $40,090 11.6 %
25-4021 Librarians 200 $23.13 $21.06 $43,800 4.0 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 200 $9.42 $9.33 $19,410 3.9 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 60 $26.02 $24.07 $50,060 16.2 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,290 (4) (4) $18,590 2.1 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 50 $8.74 $12.71 $26,430 12.7 %
 
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 1,160 $11.36 $14.28 $29,710 5.0 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 140 $8.44 $8.84 $18,390 4.0 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 110 $16.40 $17.20 $35,770 6.8 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 200 (4) (4) $17,690 6.2 %
27-2032 Choreographers 50 (8) (8) (8) (8)
27-2042 Musicians and Singers 50 $7.35 $14.81 (4) 29.3 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 70 $10.37 $11.01 $22,910 3.5 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 100 $11.19 $12.03 $25,010 1.9 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 100 $15.07 $18.23 $37,910 12.7 %
27-3041 Editors 50 $17.33 $21.34 $44,390 15.1 %
27-4021 Photographers 70 $11.12 $12.54 $26,090 5.0 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 6,860 $20.31 $23.73 $49,370 2.8 %
29-1011 Chiropractors 70 $35.25 $39.84 $82,870 14.7 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 60 (8) (8) (8) (8)
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 60 $16.54 $16.67 $34,670 7.1 %
29-1041 Optometrists 40 $33.88 $43.60 $90,690 15.2 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 260 $50.68 $50.79 $105,640 7.9 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 60 (5) $72.56 $150,930 7.7 %
29-1067 Surgeons (8) (5) $90.73 $188,720 9.2 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants (8) $43.32 $40.60 $84,450 8.0 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,630 $22.22 $22.68 $47,170 1.9 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 40 $25.78 $27.07 $56,300 4.5 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 100 $31.91 $29.94 $62,280 4.5 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 40 $10.08 $11.28 $23,460 3.4 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 70 $20.64 $20.48 $42,600 1.6 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 120 $26.17 $26.80 $55,740 1.9 %
29-1129 Therapists, All Other 30 $13.81 $13.61 $28,320 11.1 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 100 $37.55 $38.15 $79,350 10.5 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 90 $21.89 $22.98 $47,800 1.9 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 140 $16.94 $17.20 $35,770 2.7 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 180 $29.92 $29.51 $61,370 4.4 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 40 $19.57 $19.51 $40,570 1.7 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 210 $21.51 $22.59 $46,980 1.6 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 310 $10.90 $11.38 $23,670 6.0 %
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 70 $9.13 $10.00 $20,790 3.5 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 370 $11.51 $11.68 $24,290 5.0 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 40 $15.45 $15.93 $33,140 2.4 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 80 $12.91 $13.17 $27,380 5.6 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 760 $16.89 $17.37 $36,120 1.3 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 170 $9.39 $10.88 $22,620 6.5 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 130 $11.08 $12.16 $25,290 3.9 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 160 $12.98 $14.34 $29,830 5.2 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 50 $21.44 $23.54 $48,970 5.8 %
 
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 3,980 $10.19 $10.76 $22,380 1.9 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides (8) $9.48 $9.44 $19,630 3.1 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 2,320 $9.82 $10.14 $21,100 2.1 %
31-1013 Psychiatric Aides (8) $11.86 $12.02 $25,010 7.5 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 60 $18.60 $17.78 $36,980 3.9 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 50 $9.09 $9.77 $20,310 3.4 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 410 $12.30 $12.41 $25,800 5.1 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 220 $11.17 $11.88 $24,700 4.3 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 140 $12.04 $12.12 $25,210 2.9 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 50 $8.69 $8.98 $18,690 2.0 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 100 $9.86 $10.06 $20,930 10.1 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 130 $10.98 $11.48 $23,890 2.2 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 2,890 $17.97 $17.22 $35,810 5.5 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 60 $24.92 $25.12 $52,260 3.6 %
33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 50 $15.34 $19.01 $39,550 24.2 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 60 $27.72 $26.43 $54,970 3.3 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 650 $8.69 $14.85 $30,880 17.2 %
33-3011 Bailiffs 40 $12.90 $13.45 $27,980 1.9 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 710 $21.40 $20.91 $43,490 2.8 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 50 $22.82 $23.45 $48,780 3.9 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 680 $18.39 $18.49 $38,450 4.9 %
33-9032 Security Guards 270 $10.62 $11.37 $23,660 2.4 %
33-9091 Crossing Guards 110 $7.03 $9.08 $18,890 12.4 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (8) $6.99 $7.82 $16,260 4.4 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 50 $11.73 $14.40 $29,940 5.3 %
 
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 12,980 $7.58 $8.59 $17,860 1.6 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 130 $12.13 $16.65 $34,630 24.2 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 770 $12.73 $13.82 $28,750 3.6 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 990 $7.15 $7.79 $16,200 3.9 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 640 $8.71 $9.20 $19,140 2.0 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 650 $8.83 $8.95 $18,610 3.6 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 290 $7.79 $8.30 $17,270 4.4 %
35-2019 Cooks, All Other (8) $6.88 $7.60 $15,810 7.1 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 1,310 $7.51 $8.04 $16,720 2.0 %
35-3011 Bartenders 1,240 $7.48 $8.06 $16,760 3.3 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,610 $7.71 $8.57 $17,830 4.1 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 420 $7.49 $7.80 $16,230 3.0 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,120 $6.94 $7.86 $16,350 3.9 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (8) $8.08 $8.22 $17,100 4.5 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 420 $7.15 $7.51 $15,620 2.5 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 500 $7.39 $7.54 $15,680 1.6 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 280 $6.98 $7.52 $15,640 4.4 %
35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other (8) $7.89 $7.97 $16,580 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 5,170 $9.54 $10.71 $22,280 2.0 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 200 $14.26 $15.98 $33,230 4.8 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 80 $19.89 $19.39 $40,320 4.7 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,600 $10.18 $10.86 $22,580 1.8 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,220 $7.91 $8.31 $17,280 1.9 %
37-2019 Building Cleaning Workers, All Other (8) $10.91 $11.40 $23,720 3.8 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 70 $13.77 $17.23 $35,840 18.2 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 680 $9.34 $10.75 $22,360 7.2 %
37-3013 Tree Trimmers and Pruners (8) $12.99 $12.54 $26,090 5.4 %
37-3019 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other 50 $8.57 $9.78 $20,340 3.4 %
 
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 2,060 $8.30 $9.90 $20,590 2.9 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 70 $16.17 $17.73 $36,870 6.3 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 50 $6.95 $7.18 $14,930 4.1 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 140 $9.34 $10.45 $21,740 7.6 %
39-4021 Funeral Attendants 70 $11.51 $12.60 $26,210 9.8 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 360 $9.63 $10.18 $21,180 9.1 %
39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts (8) $12.71 $12.46 $25,910 8.5 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 270 $8.06 $8.77 $18,240 4.2 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides (8) $7.18 $7.94 $16,510 6.3 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 60 $7.51 $8.79 $18,280 3.3 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 410 $7.64 $8.69 $18,070 3.5 %
39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 80 $16.82 $15.01 $31,220 8.2 %
 
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 13,590 $9.93 $14.15 $29,430 2.8 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,100 $15.34 $17.82 $37,060 3.8 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 230 $28.00 $28.98 $60,280 3.9 %
41-2011 Cashiers 4,310 $7.49 $8.02 $16,670 1.2 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 330 $7.27 $8.27 $17,190 4.0 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 260 $15.62 $15.91 $33,090 6.1 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,940 $8.99 $11.67 $24,260 3.9 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 120 $16.23 $18.57 $38,620 7.8 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 400 $22.46 $25.51 $53,050 10.5 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (8) $14.89 $31.62 $65,760 26.3 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 420 $20.42 $24.84 $51,680 11.6 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 280 $20.77 $23.80 $49,510 7.6 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,510 $19.59 $23.29 $48,450 5.2 %
41-9031 Sales Engineers 60 $33.50 $34.77 $72,320 6.0 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 200 $13.72 $18.09 $37,630 13.3 %
 
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 22,340 $11.47 $12.55 $26,100 1.0 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,000 $16.72 $17.44 $36,270 2.5 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 130 $8.92 $9.60 $19,960 3.4 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 300 $11.66 $12.49 $25,970 4.5 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 480 $11.17 $11.27 $23,440 2.6 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,320 $12.64 $13.31 $27,690 2.3 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 250 $15.08 $15.20 $31,610 2.9 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 60 $12.40 $12.42 $25,820 3.4 %
43-3071 Tellers 1,130 $9.68 $9.78 $20,340 3.1 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 120 $10.18 $10.96 $22,790 6.3 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,690 $12.53 $13.33 $27,730 1.6 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 40 $22.00 $22.13 $46,030 1.7 %
43-4071 File Clerks 120 $9.32 $9.74 $20,260 3.0 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 260 $8.84 $9.31 $19,370 4.1 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 70 $9.66 $9.83 $20,440 2.0 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 230 $9.37 $10.13 $21,070 3.7 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 170 $13.89 $13.71 $28,520 4.8 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 130 $14.37 $14.06 $29,240 8.1 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 250 $11.05 $11.67 $24,270 3.3 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 110 $15.89 $16.62 $34,570 4.1 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,280 $10.06 $10.34 $21,500 2.3 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other (8) $12.98 $13.72 $28,550 2.7 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 100 $10.37 $11.10 $23,090 11.9 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 150 $14.16 $14.84 $30,870 3.6 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 150 $15.65 $17.23 $35,840 6.2 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 80 $10.48 $12.12 $25,200 13.9 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 130 $21.72 $21.41 $44,540 1.9 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 560 $20.88 $20.89 $43,440 1.2 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 120 $14.22 $15.30 $31,820 1.3 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 270 $17.49 $17.93 $37,290 1.8 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 1,010 $12.27 $13.05 $27,150 2.9 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,840 $8.24 $9.23 $19,210 2.2 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 180 $14.03 $15.25 $31,720 5.1 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 990 $14.50 $15.43 $32,100 1.7 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 170 $17.65 $17.87 $37,170 5.7 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 260 $10.82 $11.35 $23,610 3.9 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 2,200 $10.87 $11.25 $23,390 2.0 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 70 $11.10 $14.87 $30,920 13.0 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 300 $10.83 $11.31 $23,530 2.3 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists (8) $11.55 $12.03 $25,020 8.6 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 260 $14.39 $14.91 $31,000 6.5 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 70 $10.01 $10.45 $21,730 5.3 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,490 $9.92 $10.46 $21,750 2.0 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 40 $10.36 $12.99 $27,020 7.9 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 250 $9.04 $11.94 $24,830 6.5 %
 
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 240 $11.73 $12.89 $26,810 6.4 %
45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 130 $11.04 $11.62 $24,170 5.0 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 40 $8.67 $9.04 $18,810 4.4 %
 
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 6,380 $18.94 $20.75 $43,160 3.2 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 300 $30.08 $32.05 $66,660 3.1 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 180 $25.43 $25.03 $52,060 7.2 %
47-2031 Carpenters 1,550 $16.79 $18.31 $38,090 4.0 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 180 $22.74 $22.84 $47,500 15.4 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 880 $21.55 $21.03 $43,750 6.7 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (8) $19.88 $20.00 $41,600 8.3 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 520 $29.08 $27.60 $57,420 6.5 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 30 $15.40 $17.89 $37,210 15.6 %
47-2111 Electricians 780 $21.38 $20.72 $43,100 12.5 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 140 $11.61 $14.38 $29,900 11.9 %
47-2151 Pipelayers (8) $14.54 $16.66 $34,660 10.6 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 260 $28.59 $26.40 $54,900 11.6 %
47-2181 Roofers 130 $15.51 $18.29 $38,030 10.5 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 160 $21.32 $21.63 $44,990 13.9 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 40 $16.31 $15.23 $31,680 12.4 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters (8) $10.53 $10.21 $21,240 6.7 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 40 $15.68 $15.51 $32,260 8.5 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 480 $20.04 $19.03 $39,580 4.6 %
47-4071 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 50 $17.04 $17.26 $35,900 4.3 %
47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other 50 $19.38 $16.97 $35,290 10.1 %
47-5021 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (8) $16.83 $17.86 $37,150 5.2 %
 
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 6,050 $17.53 $18.43 $38,340 2.2 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 400 $25.59 $27.21 $56,600 4.0 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 110 $23.51 $22.77 $47,360 9.3 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 30 $21.03 $20.61 $42,860 4.6 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 280 $18.25 $18.76 $39,010 12.0 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 820 $16.98 $17.10 $35,560 4.6 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 440 $14.67 $15.21 $31,640 3.2 %
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 130 $13.67 $14.31 $29,760 5.0 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 50 $26.39 $26.13 $54,350 6.0 %
49-3051 Motorboat Mechanics (8) $16.72 $16.61 $34,550 2.9 %
49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (8) $13.84 $14.67 $30,520 11.9 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 140 $10.14 $10.34 $21,500 4.2 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door (8) $27.35 $27.40 $57,000 4.3 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 360 $20.01 $20.09 $41,790 11.3 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 250 $23.08 $21.87 $45,500 4.9 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,730 $15.76 $16.30 $33,900 1.9 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 60 $18.14 $18.03 $37,510 3.4 %
49-9044 Millwrights (8) $14.98 $21.82 $45,390 26.7 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (8) $26.14 $25.83 $53,720 3.1 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 100 $24.28 $23.66 $49,210 4.9 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 80 $13.70 $14.40 $29,960 7.3 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 120 $10.95 $11.86 $24,680 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 18,610 $13.23 $14.45 $30,050 1.8 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 1,150 $23.07 $23.67 $49,230 2.9 %
51-2021 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 70 $10.08 $9.84 $20,480 6.6 %
51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 220 $10.13 $10.94 $22,760 7.8 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (8) $20.19 $19.75 $41,080 5.3 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 2,460 $12.71 $12.67 $26,360 3.8 %
51-3011 Bakers 170 $8.86 $9.56 $19,880 5.0 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters (8) $13.50 $13.66 $28,410 3.0 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (8) $12.95 $13.30 $27,650 4.1 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 270 $10.59 $11.19 $23,280 5.8 %
51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 50 $10.59 $11.06 $23,000 2.2 %
51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 240 $15.45 $15.01 $31,220 2.0 %
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 100 $12.79 $13.70 $28,500 4.5 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 400 $13.33 $13.71 $28,510 2.0 %
51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 130 $13.29 $13.52 $28,130 4.7 %
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 120 $14.41 $13.66 $28,420 5.6 %
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 90 $13.61 $14.37 $29,890 8.6 %
51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 60 $14.98 $15.79 $32,840 15.4 %
51-4041 Machinists 860 $14.91 $15.43 $32,090 4.0 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 110 $13.50 $13.36 $27,790 5.8 %
51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 180 $18.77 $17.95 $37,340 4.3 %
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 170 $19.28 $20.75 $43,170 4.1 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 1,220 $14.04 $14.88 $30,950 3.4 %
51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 $12.95 $13.61 $28,310 4.7 %
51-4193 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (8) $12.45 $12.23 $25,430 5.6 %
51-4194 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners (8) $18.18 $19.39 $40,330 2.8 %
51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other 220 $10.13 $10.32 $21,460 4.1 %
51-5021 Job Printers 100 $15.69 $16.71 $34,760 10.1 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 370 $14.85 $16.81 $34,970 19.0 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 160 $15.22 $15.64 $32,530 4.8 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 290 $7.73 $8.29 $17,250 2.1 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (8) $9.69 $9.66 $20,090 3.1 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 70 $8.47 $8.48 $17,640 3.2 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 50 $13.44 $13.53 $28,140 6.7 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 50 $26.74 $25.09 $52,180 4.5 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 230 $18.74 $16.71 $34,770 5.9 %
51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators 170 $24.14 $23.48 $48,830 9.8 %
51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 170 $17.25 $18.47 $38,410 7.0 %
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) $15.25 $16.15 $33,580 12.5 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 310 $21.86 $20.29 $42,200 9.3 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 $16.73 $16.23 $33,750 4.9 %
51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 50 $13.51 $15.16 $31,530 5.9 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 710 $14.09 $14.37 $29,890 3.9 %
51-9071 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (8) $14.73 $14.08 $29,280 5.1 %
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 90 $14.68 $15.91 $33,100 11.3 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 880 $11.91 $12.25 $25,470 4.1 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 190 $15.15 $15.49 $32,210 2.6 %
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 80 $6.94 $9.45 $19,660 22.3 %
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 50 $12.71 $13.06 $27,160 7.2 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 1,500 $9.84 $10.88 $22,630 3.3 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 1,440 $11.71 $12.57 $26,150 5.6 %
 
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 13,710 $12.17 $13.41 $27,880 1.9 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 320 $21.09 $21.19 $44,070 3.1 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 180 $23.20 $24.10 $50,130 3.1 %
53-3011 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 70 $9.50 $9.50 $19,750 2.4 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 630 $11.55 $11.70 $24,330 5.5 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 290 $15.36 $15.12 $31,460 11.6 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 2,990 $15.78 $16.35 $34,010 3.1 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 930 $14.46 $14.92 $31,030 6.0 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 160 $7.85 $8.53 $17,740 6.7 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants (8) $8.87 $9.45 $19,660 3.3 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 60 $17.02 $17.66 $36,740 6.9 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators (8) $25.47 $25.80 $53,660 3.9 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators (8) $18.16 $17.05 $35,460 4.0 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,500 $13.48 $14.07 $29,270 2.3 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 510 $7.11 $8.07 $16,770 3.0 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 3,970 $10.33 $10.89 $22,650 1.8 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 1,250 $10.25 $10.51 $21,860 3.2 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 50 $12.24 $12.13 $25,230 4.9 %

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