May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX


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 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX, a metropolitan statistical area in Texas.

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 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX (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 203,380 $9.44 $13.02 $27,090 1.6 %
 
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 6,190 $30.21 $34.97 $72,730 2.3 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 240 $57.43 $63.60 $132,290 5.1 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 2,530 $31.28 $37.02 $76,990 3.7 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 50 $22.82 $31.85 $66,240 15.6 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 200 $32.95 $39.22 $81,580 5.6 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 370 $27.11 $27.98 $58,190 4.5 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 90 $38.33 $39.66 $82,490 8.2 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 310 $35.36 $38.84 $80,790 7.7 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 30 $28.96 $29.99 $62,390 3.2 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 80 $34.22 $36.48 $75,870 5.7 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 30 $46.26 $48.82 $101,540 12.6 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (8) $27.41 $36.69 $76,310 24.7 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 260 $25.78 $26.58 $55,300 7.5 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 80 $19.31 $20.05 $41,700 9.1 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 530 (4) (4) $65,460 1.0 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 40 $39.70 $40.46 $84,150 3.7 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 320 $19.64 $21.11 $43,910 6.6 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 50 $22.26 $23.16 $48,160 9.5 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 280 $31.45 $32.12 $66,810 4.4 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 100 $20.67 $20.51 $42,670 20.8 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 80 $20.04 $21.29 $44,290 3.6 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 90 $35.63 $36.74 $76,410 4.8 %
 
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 4,570 $19.16 $21.28 $44,270 3.3 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 130 $15.26 $20.06 $41,720 15.5 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 140 $17.88 $19.07 $39,660 2.7 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 390 $13.92 $17.29 $35,970 19.7 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 590 $26.05 $24.84 $51,660 4.8 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 130 $17.54 $21.31 $44,330 6.0 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 220 $13.55 $14.30 $29,740 4.0 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 80 $18.72 $19.50 $40,560 6.5 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 70 $20.09 $20.44 $42,510 3.6 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 40 $20.83 $20.30 $42,230 2.5 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 210 $24.00 $27.10 $56,360 11.8 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 600 $20.11 $20.86 $43,390 3.5 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 850 $19.54 $21.70 $45,150 4.0 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate (8) $16.16 $17.40 $36,200 7.7 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 40 $16.32 $16.85 $35,050 3.2 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts (8) $15.86 $17.05 $35,470 9.2 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors (8) $21.23 $31.89 $66,330 28.8 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors (8) $16.52 $16.11 $33,510 3.2 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 420 $22.80 $25.66 $53,360 6.5 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 90 $15.35 $20.99 $43,660 9.9 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 30 $18.11 $18.24 $37,940 2.6 %
 
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 1,010 $18.59 $20.94 $43,560 3.4 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 110 $23.06 $23.36 $48,600 7.2 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 30 $38.62 $37.94 $78,920 6.6 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 400 $15.50 $16.88 $35,100 4.7 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 140 $25.46 $26.43 $54,980 6.8 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 40 $17.83 $18.17 $37,800 7.8 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 160 $17.19 $19.03 $39,580 4.6 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 50 $17.18 $18.51 $38,510 4.9 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 60 $24.13 $24.03 $49,970 10.9 %
 
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 950 $17.09 $19.96 $41,520 4.8 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 30 $25.42 $28.31 $58,880 16.4 %
17-1022 Surveyors 40 $12.18 $13.73 $28,560 7.3 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 100 $25.34 $27.61 $57,420 5.4 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 50 $22.73 $25.21 $52,440 5.3 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 40 $32.51 $33.16 $68,970 6.3 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 160 $12.40 $13.36 $27,790 5.2 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters (8) $16.92 $18.31 $38,090 5.9 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 130 $14.22 $15.00 $31,190 2.1 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 60 $21.77 $20.06 $41,710 9.8 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 150 $10.42 $11.04 $22,970 8.2 %
 
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 820 $19.09 $20.87 $43,400 3.0 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (8) $18.91 $19.90 $41,380 2.3 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 80 $17.67 $21.86 $45,480 9.8 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 50 $26.48 $27.24 $56,660 6.8 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 40 $17.91 $19.42 $40,400 2.2 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other (8) $32.35 $31.63 $65,780 2.2 %
19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 80 $11.31 $11.24 $23,380 8.2 %
19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 30 $17.04 $17.53 $36,460 2.1 %
 
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 2,020 $18.75 $18.78 $39,060 3.7 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 680 $25.17 $24.90 $51,790 1.5 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 60 $16.97 $16.66 $34,650 7.4 %
21-1019 Counselors, All Other 130 $24.10 $22.38 $46,550 2.8 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 290 $15.61 $15.77 $32,800 3.6 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 150 $19.17 $17.16 $35,700 6.0 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 40 $14.37 $14.36 $29,860 3.9 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 40 $14.65 $16.62 $34,560 10.5 %
21-1091 Health Educators 50 $14.45 $18.02 $37,470 11.6 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (8) $16.69 $17.45 $36,290 4.6 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 270 $7.77 $8.54 $17,760 5.5 %
 
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 860 $21.25 $25.32 $52,670 7.4 %
23-1011 Lawyers 340 $34.78 $36.53 $75,990 5.6 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 50 $41.06 $32.66 $67,930 8.6 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 230 $14.48 $15.16 $31,520 4.7 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 100 $12.23 $14.08 $29,290 16.7 %
 
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 22,810 $17.78 $17.76 $36,930 3.2 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 260 $18.92 $22.42 $46,640 14.1 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 730 $11.06 $13.05 $27,140 12.1 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 470 (4) (4) $41,080 1.4 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 5,640 (4) (4) $42,770 1.1 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 2,780 (4) (4) $44,480 1.3 %
25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 40 (4) (4) $47,470 1.6 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 3,110 (4) (4) $44,540 1.2 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 320 (4) (4) $47,650 1.1 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 300 (4) (4) $42,690 1.4 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 160 (4) (4) $41,750 1.3 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 140 (4) (4) $43,470 1.4 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 200 $8.72 $10.58 $22,010 14.3 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 2,560 (4) (4) $18,340 1.9 %
25-4021 Librarians 330 $23.81 $23.35 $48,580 1.6 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 160 $10.20 $10.24 $21,310 3.7 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 340 $25.94 $26.29 $54,680 2.7 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 3,790 (4) (4) $16,690 3.5 %
 
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 1,230 $11.95 $15.06 $31,330 7.4 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 50 $15.03 $16.31 $33,930 3.6 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 40 $10.17 $10.96 $22,810 5.1 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts (8) (4) (4) $35,610 10.7 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 140 $7.55 $9.81 $20,410 16.0 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 140 $17.50 $25.46 $52,970 18.3 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors (8) $18.34 $19.11 $39,740 7.7 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 70 $14.80 $18.67 $38,840 22.4 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 60 $7.23 $8.29 $17,240 12.5 %
27-4021 Photographers 70 $7.71 $9.59 $19,950 7.2 %
 
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 11,440 $21.95 $25.78 $53,610 3.0 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 120 $20.35 $18.92 $39,360 10.7 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 380 $53.48 $52.38 $108,950 1.9 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 170 (5) $78.85 $164,000 7.8 %
29-1063 Internists, General 180 (5) $89.24 $185,620 12.2 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 50 (5) $84.60 $175,960 12.0 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 80 $39.21 $36.41 $75,740 7.5 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 4,060 $25.94 $27.15 $56,480 3.5 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 160 $30.98 $34.59 $71,960 10.2 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 210 $36.94 $37.75 $78,530 3.4 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 130 $21.19 $21.61 $44,950 2.4 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 310 $27.03 $29.38 $61,100 4.4 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 140 $21.76 $22.51 $46,820 2.5 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 240 $11.45 $12.08 $25,130 5.7 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 70 $28.18 $27.11 $56,390 10.7 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 40 $29.99 $29.70 $61,770 3.8 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 420 $19.75 $18.57 $38,620 11.1 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 800 $10.72 $11.25 $23,400 3.7 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 790 $11.20 $11.33 $23,570 2.0 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 140 $16.57 $16.63 $34,590 2.6 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 50 $12.38 $13.04 $27,130 14.5 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,760 $18.72 $19.03 $39,590 2.1 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 250 $10.28 $11.22 $23,330 8.4 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 60 $11.49 $12.08 $25,120 3.4 %
29-9091 Athletic Trainers 40 (4) (4) $43,710 2.1 %
 
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 9,970 $7.93 $8.62 $17,940 4.3 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 5,420 $6.79 $7.36 $15,300 11.2 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,840 $8.41 $8.69 $18,080 4.1 %
31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 50 $24.53 $24.00 $49,920 3.2 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 130 $23.02 $23.20 $48,260 12.0 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 160 $8.90 $9.30 $19,350 3.4 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 330 $10.22 $10.52 $21,870 8.5 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 1,600 $9.49 $9.86 $20,500 7.1 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 150 $13.77 $13.65 $28,380 12.2 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (8) $9.93 $9.68 $20,130 3.6 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 140 $10.21 $11.02 $22,920 4.2 %
 
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 5,330 $14.91 $15.51 $32,260 6.4 %
33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 40 $17.83 $18.37 $38,210 4.2 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 90 $35.50 $35.51 $73,870 3.0 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 40 $11.70 $15.74 $32,750 10.1 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 260 $16.09 $16.09 $33,460 4.5 %
33-2021 Fire Inspectors and Investigators 40 $20.78 $20.76 $43,180 4.8 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 1,060 $14.38 $15.13 $31,470 3.7 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 630 $26.40 $25.11 $52,230 3.4 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 1,310 $18.32 $19.08 $39,680 3.7 %
33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators 60 $18.28 $17.97 $37,370 2.4 %
33-9032 Security Guards 1,430 $6.75 $7.96 $16,550 5.0 %
33-9091 Crossing Guards 130 $7.19 $7.35 $15,290 5.0 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 100 $6.68 $7.47 $15,540 4.8 %
 
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 18,090 $6.68 $7.30 $15,190 1.3 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 70 $12.47 $14.39 $29,930 7.7 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 1,650 $9.82 $10.44 $21,710 2.1 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 660 $6.53 $7.04 $14,650 7.1 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 900 $8.05 $8.31 $17,280 3.1 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 1,460 $6.74 $7.07 $14,710 3.1 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 210 $6.89 $6.88 $14,320 3.4 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 820 $6.57 $6.84 $14,220 4.3 %
35-3011 Bartenders 400 $6.57 $6.76 $14,070 3.0 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 5,700 $6.64 $7.09 $14,750 2.6 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 590 $6.27 $6.24 $12,980 3.1 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 3,880 $6.40 $6.52 $13,560 2.4 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 530 $6.35 $6.35 $13,220 2.5 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 550 $6.35 $6.33 $13,170 2.2 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 350 $6.83 $6.92 $14,400 3.0 %
 
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 5,920 $7.66 $8.15 $16,950 1.7 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 180 $10.89 $11.60 $24,130 3.6 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 70 $11.79 $13.11 $27,270 7.2 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 3,360 $8.25 $8.34 $17,350 2.0 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,130 $6.74 $6.80 $14,140 2.5 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 60 $13.04 $12.00 $24,950 11.3 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 1,010 $7.17 $7.75 $16,110 3.2 %
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (8) $6.81 $8.95 $18,610 19.7 %
 
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 16,470 $6.36 $6.56 $13,650 2.1 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 160 $8.96 $10.43 $21,690 11.4 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 90 $7.60 $8.62 $17,930 13.5 %
39-3021 Motion Picture Projectionists (8) $7.93 $8.01 $16,660 8.2 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 120 $6.30 $6.26 $13,020 7.8 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 60 $6.67 $7.90 $16,420 7.2 %
39-3099 Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other 180 $6.63 $7.07 $14,700 3.4 %
39-4021 Funeral Attendants 30 $7.79 $8.18 $17,020 5.3 %
39-5011 Barbers (8) $6.43 $6.91 $14,360 15.3 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 380 $6.89 $8.08 $16,800 10.5 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 1,190 $6.54 $6.83 $14,210 4.2 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 13,420 $6.29 $6.25 $13,000 2.3 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 180 $14.18 $13.96 $29,030 9.3 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 410 $6.72 $7.62 $15,840 6.9 %
 
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 20,630 $7.97 $11.00 $22,880 2.7 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 2,230 $12.99 $15.10 $31,400 3.9 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 210 $24.07 $26.51 $55,140 4.5 %
41-2011 Cashiers 6,280 $6.77 $7.14 $14,850 1.6 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 530 $7.04 $9.38 $19,500 6.6 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 560 $8.20 $9.60 $19,960 5.1 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 7,870 $7.70 $8.86 $18,430 2.4 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 240 $12.55 $18.06 $37,560 8.5 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 430 $17.46 $27.44 $57,070 15.1 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 370 $14.73 $18.52 $38,520 8.7 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 60 $35.66 $34.61 $71,990 4.4 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,180 $18.64 $21.60 $44,930 4.1 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 130 $10.63 $11.69 $24,320 4.7 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 190 $8.87 $13.51 $28,100 19.0 %
41-9041 Telemarketers (8) $9.13 $10.68 $22,210 6.3 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other (8) $11.05 $14.74 $30,660 18.8 %
 
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 33,480 $9.96 $11.04 $22,950 1.8 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,950 $16.18 $18.43 $38,330 2.3 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 270 $8.28 $8.34 $17,340 2.4 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 720 $9.02 $9.98 $20,750 5.9 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 1,090 $9.42 $10.16 $21,140 4.0 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,290 $10.56 $11.56 $24,040 2.3 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 290 $12.34 $12.40 $25,780 2.0 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 50 $12.09 $12.42 $25,840 2.4 %
43-3071 Tellers 860 $8.52 $8.76 $18,220 3.3 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 50 $11.81 $12.47 $25,940 3.2 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 90 $8.67 $9.35 $19,450 7.2 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 5,380 $9.06 $9.46 $19,670 4.4 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 170 $10.70 $11.92 $24,800 3.0 %
43-4071 File Clerks 280 $8.79 $8.89 $18,480 3.1 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 250 $8.08 $8.02 $16,680 3.3 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 450 $14.48 $14.72 $30,610 3.0 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 200 $9.31 $9.14 $19,000 2.5 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 320 $12.35 $12.47 $25,940 4.4 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 170 $12.09 $12.56 $26,130 2.8 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 200 $10.46 $11.14 $23,170 7.3 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 160 $11.45 $12.25 $25,470 4.7 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,880 $8.13 $8.25 $17,160 1.7 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 210 $11.28 $12.71 $26,440 3.9 %
43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents (8) $12.70 $13.58 $28,250 7.5 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 170 $8.30 $8.43 $17,520 2.7 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 180 $11.42 $11.41 $23,740 2.3 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 260 $11.36 $12.05 $25,070 2.5 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 70 $10.90 $11.77 $24,490 3.9 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 60 $21.69 $21.35 $44,400 (8)
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 380 $21.26 $20.91 $43,490 (8)
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 210 $21.14 $19.38 $40,300 (8)
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 160 $13.41 $14.73 $30,640 4.3 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 830 $8.90 $9.75 $20,280 2.8 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 2,550 $7.88 $8.42 $17,520 1.6 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 130 $8.97 $10.47 $21,770 5.2 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,690 $14.56 $16.18 $33,650 3.1 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 280 $12.65 $13.28 $27,620 5.7 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 470 $12.61 $12.49 $25,990 6.9 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 3,260 $10.30 $10.61 $22,060 1.9 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 100 $13.28 $13.60 $28,290 4.3 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 320 $10.43 $10.58 $22,010 2.0 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 50 $12.53 $13.09 $27,230 7.0 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 160 $10.66 $10.89 $22,640 4.2 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service (8) $6.61 $8.25 $17,150 5.5 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 4,370 $9.09 $9.40 $19,560 2.1 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 110 $11.10 $11.23 $23,360 4.0 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 90 $10.94 $11.45 $23,820 3.3 %
 
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 2,560 $6.39 $6.75 $14,040 4.8 %
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 80 $12.30 $14.66 $30,490 10.4 %
45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 300 $6.32 $6.48 $13,470 5.5 %
45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators (8) $6.43 $6.99 $14,540 7.4 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 1,820 $6.33 $6.21 $12,910 5.9 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 40 $6.96 $8.35 $17,380 8.7 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 7,950 $10.11 $11.38 $23,670 2.5 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 620 $18.50 $19.23 $40,000 3.8 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 130 $10.55 $12.48 $25,960 20.7 %
47-2031 Carpenters 480 $10.33 $10.31 $21,440 6.5 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 360 $11.02 $10.96 $22,790 4.0 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 2,060 $8.41 $8.71 $18,130 3.4 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 260 $10.54 $10.88 $22,640 3.8 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 700 $10.54 $10.70 $22,250 4.4 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 100 $9.61 $10.57 $21,980 5.8 %
47-2111 Electricians 540 $13.10 $14.48 $30,120 8.7 %
47-2121 Glaziers (8) $8.32 $9.76 $20,290 18.2 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 130 $9.69 $9.94 $20,680 3.4 %
47-2151 Pipelayers 160 $7.45 $7.52 $15,650 3.0 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 300 $11.89 $13.35 $27,770 7.2 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 110 $11.18 $12.63 $26,280 9.2 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 350 $8.68 $9.18 $19,100 7.3 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 120 $7.61 $7.75 $16,120 5.4 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 190 $13.09 $13.76 $28,620 1.9 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 40 $14.88 $14.22 $29,570 8.3 %
47-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining 300 $15.65 $16.40 $34,110 7.0 %
47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 220 $10.50 $11.14 $23,160 6.1 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 7,160 $10.82 $12.39 $25,760 2.0 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 450 $18.87 $21.18 $44,040 3.7 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 360 $10.54 $11.92 $24,790 5.6 %
49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (8) $10.77 $10.86 $22,590 2.7 %
49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers (8) $12.64 $13.19 $27,430 2.5 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 160 $14.42 $14.79 $30,760 7.1 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 1,150 $9.85 $11.09 $23,070 5.6 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 430 $11.06 $11.66 $24,240 4.1 %
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 100 $10.54 $11.65 $24,240 13.4 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 150 $11.17 $12.74 $26,490 4.9 %
49-3052 Motorcycle Mechanics (8) $8.80 $9.70 $20,180 15.4 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 340 $8.28 $8.86 $18,420 10.7 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 300 $11.14 $11.58 $24,090 3.4 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 50 $13.50 $13.00 $27,050 10.8 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 330 $15.25 $15.89 $33,050 4.8 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,870 $9.36 $10.01 $20,830 2.2 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 110 $11.70 $11.81 $24,570 7.0 %
49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers 120 $11.55 $12.45 $25,890 7.1 %
49-9094 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 30 $11.99 $12.35 $25,690 7.0 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 380 $7.79 $8.40 $17,470 4.9 %
 
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 9,180 $9.63 $11.18 $23,260 2.5 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 650 $16.87 $17.96 $37,370 2.7 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 70 $10.30 $10.83 $22,520 5.9 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 330 $8.41 $9.19 $19,110 5.2 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 120 $7.87 $7.63 $15,870 3.7 %
51-3011 Bakers 200 $8.25 $8.22 $17,110 2.4 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 270 $9.32 $9.93 $20,660 7.2 %
51-3023 Slaughterers and Meat Packers (8) $9.62 $9.59 $19,940 6.9 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 230 $6.52 $6.82 $14,180 4.3 %
51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 130 $8.44 $9.48 $19,710 10.7 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (8) $10.18 $10.68 $22,210 8.2 %
51-4041 Machinists 230 $13.07 $13.57 $28,230 6.1 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 50 $9.47 $9.62 $20,020 5.1 %
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers (8) $10.80 $11.37 $23,640 6.4 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (8) $8.89 $12.06 $25,080 12.6 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 40 $9.74 $10.49 $21,810 6.5 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 90 $10.16 $10.86 $22,580 5.8 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 270 $7.05 $7.01 $14,580 4.0 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 120 $6.82 $7.14 $14,840 7.3 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 150 $8.76 $10.12 $21,050 7.9 %
51-6041 Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 60 $6.91 $7.62 $15,860 19.6 %
51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (8) $6.58 $6.78 $14,100 3.4 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 330 $8.30 $8.93 $18,580 9.7 %
51-8013 Power Plant Operators 30 $25.70 $25.99 $54,060 3.9 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 250 $11.26 $11.70 $24,340 1.8 %
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) $9.76 $10.84 $22,540 10.1 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 160 $8.06 $8.63 $17,940 7.3 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) $11.29 $12.06 $25,080 4.8 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 $9.06 $10.63 $22,100 15.2 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 630 $10.04 $12.00 $24,970 9.6 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 980 $9.08 $9.10 $18,920 4.0 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 100 $14.27 $16.03 $33,340 7.9 %
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 30 $8.40 $8.73 $18,160 3.6 %
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 240 $13.24 $13.36 $27,780 5.3 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 390 $8.00 $8.59 $17,860 4.4 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 14,730 $8.15 $9.98 $20,760 2.9 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 260 $13.36 $13.79 $28,680 3.5 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 240 $14.91 $17.38 $36,160 4.6 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 100 $10.56 $10.67 $22,190 6.2 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 1,250 $8.01 $8.51 $17,700 2.5 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 540 $6.56 $7.86 $16,340 12.2 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 3,490 $13.76 $14.20 $29,530 5.4 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 1,480 $8.28 $10.10 $21,010 7.4 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 310 $6.58 $7.02 $14,600 6.7 %
53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 60 $6.89 $7.24 $15,050 8.7 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants (8) $6.48 $6.87 $14,280 5.9 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 40 $8.82 $10.78 $22,420 7.1 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 80 $9.62 $9.71 $20,190 5.5 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,110 $8.10 $8.64 $17,970 2.5 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 450 $6.96 $7.24 $15,060 2.5 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 3,690 $6.86 $7.48 $15,550 2.4 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 1,170 $6.82 $7.98 $16,590 5.5 %
53-7073 Wellhead Pumpers (8) $17.35 $17.90 $37,240 14.7 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 70 $8.60 $8.77 $18,230 2.1 %

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