May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH


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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, a metropolitan statistical area that includes parts of West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio.

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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (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 111,740 $11.83 $15.35 $31,920 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 4,070 $28.40 $33.35 $69,370 1.8 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 280 $47.03 $55.82 $116,100 4.6 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,280 $28.42 $35.56 $73,970 3.4 %
11-1031 Legislators 50 (8) (8) (8) (8)
11-2021 Marketing Managers 40 $34.61 $38.28 $79,620 7.8 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 90 $28.12 $33.26 $69,190 7.2 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 150 $25.30 $26.12 $54,340 3.4 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 60 $31.81 $34.30 $71,340 4.3 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 280 $29.97 $34.55 $71,860 4.2 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 80 $31.28 $34.71 $72,200 4.1 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 30 $31.75 $35.51 $73,860 9.3 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 80 $32.56 $33.67 $70,030 5.2 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 90 $33.50 $35.13 $73,060 3.9 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 280 (4) (4) $62,550 2.0 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary (8) $24.77 $26.80 $55,740 2.6 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 40 $46.99 $45.51 $94,670 6.1 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 150 $16.84 $17.71 $36,850 2.7 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors 50 $20.88 $25.77 $53,590 9.0 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 350 $32.89 $36.13 $75,150 3.1 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 40 $27.56 $26.40 $54,920 1.6 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 70 $11.35 $16.34 $33,980 14.0 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 100 $15.00 $16.82 $34,980 7.5 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 170 $26.56 $29.11 $60,550 5.9 %
 
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 3,230 $19.82 $22.47 $46,740 2.7 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 50 $17.46 $19.29 $40,120 8.5 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 120 $18.65 $19.72 $41,010 3.5 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 170 $27.87 $26.86 $55,870 3.5 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 150 $16.52 $18.23 $37,910 3.3 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 150 $18.79 $20.28 $42,170 4.5 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 90 $16.12 $17.10 $35,560 4.0 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 100 $20.38 $21.01 $43,690 7.2 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 160 $21.87 $22.87 $47,560 5.1 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 200 $20.72 $19.93 $41,450 9.8 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 70 $25.84 $24.75 $51,480 5.6 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 470 $22.09 $22.83 $47,490 8.5 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 780 $19.12 $24.50 $50,970 4.8 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 60 $27.19 $30.31 $63,040 4.1 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 80 $32.50 $33.79 $70,280 23.1 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 50 $18.54 $20.92 $43,510 14.6 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 250 $19.68 $21.85 $45,450 5.0 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 60 $16.18 $17.23 $35,830 6.2 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers 40 $10.96 $10.74 $22,340 4.3 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other (8) $19.95 $21.03 $43,740 7.9 %
 
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 670 $19.25 $21.67 $45,070 3.4 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 100 $17.96 $19.79 $41,160 5.4 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 50 $27.19 $27.93 $58,100 4.5 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 190 $14.85 $15.67 $32,590 2.9 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts (8) $26.45 $28.89 $60,090 9.5 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 30 $16.80 $19.12 $39,770 7.5 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 100 $21.77 $22.88 $47,590 4.6 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 50 $17.52 $19.03 $39,590 3.9 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 60 $30.23 $30.46 $63,360 3.3 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 1,310 $25.66 $26.50 $55,130 3.1 %
17-1022 Surveyors 50 $21.82 $21.63 $45,000 3.8 %
17-2041 Chemical Engineers 90 $40.41 $37.61 $78,230 2.3 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 140 $32.41 $33.17 $68,990 3.8 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 80 $34.52 $35.43 $73,690 3.6 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 50 $21.98 $24.23 $50,400 7.1 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 50 $27.38 $28.44 $59,160 4.7 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 160 $30.56 $30.69 $63,830 2.2 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 40 $24.06 $22.45 $46,690 7.4 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 30 $13.87 $18.82 $39,140 8.5 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 50 $13.96 $14.94 $31,080 3.4 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 80 $18.09 $18.78 $39,050 9.3 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 90 $25.27 $23.70 $49,300 1.8 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 40 $13.23 $13.77 $28,650 5.5 %
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians (8) $19.00 $17.96 $37,350 3.2 %
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 60 $25.43 $24.40 $50,750 2.0 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 60 $15.33 $15.77 $32,800 9.9 %
 
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 600 $19.05 $22.20 $46,170 5.1 %
19-2031 Chemists 50 $19.80 $21.68 $45,090 4.3 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 30 $19.47 $20.61 $42,870 4.4 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 70 $26.35 $27.43 $57,060 10.7 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 40 $18.55 $21.72 $45,170 14.1 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 100 $15.77 $16.13 $33,550 6.6 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 1,960 $13.16 $14.16 $29,450 3.2 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 40 $15.34 $15.63 $32,510 5.4 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 270 $17.53 $17.78 $36,980 10.3 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 150 $18.09 $18.76 $39,020 3.6 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 30 $15.85 $16.82 $34,980 4.6 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 500 $13.32 $13.90 $28,920 3.0 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 140 $14.91 $16.63 $34,580 3.6 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 180 $11.53 $12.62 $26,250 7.8 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 490 $8.06 $8.94 $18,600 4.6 %
 
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 590 $18.19 $23.81 $49,530 5.8 %
23-1011 Lawyers 160 $33.80 $38.80 $80,710 7.1 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 30 $18.57 $28.01 $58,250 3.4 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 240 $14.44 $16.12 $33,520 3.6 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (8) $10.77 $12.18 $25,330 8.3 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 30 $19.86 $19.35 $40,250 3.9 %
 
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 7,100 $17.91 $18.54 $38,570 3.2 %
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $61,530 8.3 %
25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (4) (4) $65,530 3.5 %
25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (4) (4) $55,630 5.1 %
25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $40,400 7.1 %
25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $50,330 11.8 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 250 $18.30 $19.86 $41,310 4.8 %
25-1199 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 60 (4) (4) $58,490 10.7 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 210 $9.72 $10.72 $22,290 7.3 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 120 (4) (4) $37,990 2.1 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,190 (4) (4) $38,710 1.6 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 550 (4) (4) $39,090 3.0 %
25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School (8) (4) (4) $30,050 4.1 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,300 (4) (4) $38,310 3.9 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 200 (4) (4) $46,310 2.4 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 260 (4) (4) $40,380 1.1 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 100 (4) (4) $39,940 3.3 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 160 (4) (4) $40,550 1.9 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 80 (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 330 (4) (4) $29,090 5.1 %
25-4021 Librarians 110 $21.40 $21.74 $45,220 1.6 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 100 $25.76 $25.01 $52,020 2.4 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 810 (4) (4) $19,910 1.7 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 100 $12.96 $15.23 $31,670 4.2 %
 
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 650 $13.22 $15.12 $31,440 4.2 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 70 $9.19 $10.24 $21,300 8.4 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 90 $11.03 $12.07 $25,120 7.0 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts (8) (4) (4) $42,030 10.0 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 90 $19.23 $19.61 $40,790 6.9 %
 
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 9,390 $22.82 $29.75 $61,880 4.5 %
29-1011 Chiropractors 40 $32.02 $32.20 $66,970 12.0 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 70 $55.80 $60.00 $124,810 14.0 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 50 $23.50 $23.92 $49,750 3.0 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 380 $49.12 $50.38 $104,780 3.7 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 230 (5) $80.70 $167,860 7.6 %
29-1063 Internists, General 90 (5) $80.26 $166,930 10.7 %
29-1065 Pediatricians, General (8) $56.97 $68.72 $142,930 16.7 %
29-1066 Psychiatrists (8) (5) $74.24 $154,420 8.6 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 360 (5) $79.01 $164,330 17.6 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 90 $34.60 $35.15 $73,120 2.7 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 3,500 $25.15 $27.08 $56,340 5.3 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 50 $28.78 $31.51 $65,530 3.4 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 150 $33.22 $36.48 $75,880 3.5 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 150 $19.86 $19.84 $41,260 2.8 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 100 $21.91 $24.38 $50,700 3.2 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 120 $24.27 $23.99 $49,890 2.7 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 160 $12.63 $14.07 $29,250 4.0 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 130 $22.87 $21.93 $45,620 9.1 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (8) $18.74 $19.55 $40,670 4.3 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 40 $26.98 $27.06 $56,270 2.9 %
29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 60 $29.85 $30.28 $62,990 3.4 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 370 $21.79 $23.24 $48,330 5.4 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 300 $11.44 $12.17 $25,310 3.9 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 440 $10.75 $11.22 $23,340 3.0 %
29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians (8) $18.57 $18.60 $38,690 4.1 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 150 $14.77 $15.30 $31,830 8.8 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (8) $8.35 $8.57 $17,820 4.5 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,110 $14.51 $14.55 $30,250 1.7 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 220 $13.72 $14.02 $29,150 3.1 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 120 $13.28 $14.11 $29,340 6.5 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 70 $14.59 $16.80 $34,950 7.0 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 4,350 $9.01 $9.90 $20,590 2.5 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 920 $8.23 $8.15 $16,950 3.4 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,640 $9.17 $9.44 $19,630 2.7 %
31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 390 $7.58 $7.55 $15,710 4.2 %
31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 40 $19.10 $18.37 $38,200 4.1 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 130 $18.25 $17.99 $37,420 2.4 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists (8) $8.33 $10.42 $21,660 20.3 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 190 $11.38 $12.98 $26,990 9.3 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 420 $10.79 $11.95 $24,860 6.2 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 150 $11.58 $11.54 $24,010 4.3 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 90 $8.04 $8.07 $16,780 2.8 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (8) $7.61 $8.03 $16,690 4.9 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 170 $11.22 $12.08 $25,130 5.7 %
 
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 1,710 $11.33 $13.57 $28,230 5.6 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 50 $25.31 $25.41 $52,860 3.6 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 290 $12.67 $16.69 $34,710 17.2 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 370 $16.35 $16.63 $34,590 2.4 %
33-9032 Security Guards 600 $8.59 $8.82 $18,340 4.9 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 30 $6.44 $6.64 $13,810 6.4 %
 
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 10,630 $6.81 $7.46 $15,530 1.1 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 50 $11.93 $16.67 $34,670 12.3 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 880 $9.62 $10.61 $22,060 2.3 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 760 $6.45 $6.71 $13,960 4.5 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 670 $9.04 $9.34 $19,420 2.0 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 810 $7.52 $8.00 $16,640 3.0 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 100 $6.77 $7.55 $15,710 5.0 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 660 $7.78 $7.99 $16,620 1.7 %
35-3011 Bartenders 430 $6.59 $6.92 $14,390 2.8 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 3,100 $6.39 $6.59 $13,700 2.3 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (8) $6.52 $6.86 $14,280 4.4 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,900 $6.53 $6.71 $13,960 2.2 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 60 $8.36 $8.83 $18,370 7.0 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 150 $6.97 $7.09 $14,750 2.2 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 340 $6.75 $6.92 $14,400 1.8 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 430 $7.15 $7.31 $15,210 3.4 %
35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 110 $7.43 $8.14 $16,940 9.1 %
 
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 3,830 $8.67 $9.47 $19,690 2.1 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 140 $10.59 $12.31 $25,590 5.1 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 60 $15.06 $14.86 $30,910 3.8 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,120 $8.47 $9.23 $19,200 3.1 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 750 $8.46 $8.48 $17,640 2.9 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 70 $10.46 $10.89 $22,650 4.7 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 460 $8.39 $8.76 $18,230 2.7 %
37-3019 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other 120 (8) (8) (8) (8)
 
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 2,240 $7.66 $8.43 $17,540 2.3 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 80 $11.10 $11.27 $23,450 4.6 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 70 $7.78 $8.05 $16,740 5.7 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 40 $6.43 $6.54 $13,600 5.2 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 130 $6.53 $7.00 $14,550 5.5 %
39-4021 Funeral Attendants 70 $8.99 $9.81 $20,400 6.4 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 250 $8.50 $8.86 $18,430 4.6 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 470 $7.15 $7.42 $15,430 3.6 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 390 $7.17 $7.07 $14,700 3.9 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 100 $8.31 $10.24 $21,300 9.3 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 110 $8.43 $9.76 $20,310 8.9 %
39-9041 Residential Advisors 250 $9.64 $9.53 $19,820 8.4 %
39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other (8) $7.88 $8.28 $17,220 7.1 %
 
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 13,380 $8.35 $11.36 $23,630 2.5 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,450 $12.70 $15.04 $31,280 3.2 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 190 $21.73 $24.12 $50,170 5.2 %
41-2011 Cashiers 4,000 $6.70 $7.00 $14,570 1.2 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 440 $6.92 $8.31 $17,290 4.6 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 210 $11.03 $11.55 $24,020 3.2 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 4,560 $8.02 $8.97 $18,660 1.8 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 100 $12.41 $14.20 $29,530 8.5 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 340 $12.09 $17.76 $36,950 26.0 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 140 $23.24 $32.81 $68,240 21.2 %
41-3041 Travel Agents 50 $10.78 $11.43 $23,760 4.9 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 160 $14.99 $17.43 $36,260 6.4 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 210 $30.74 $32.18 $66,930 8.3 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 780 $17.65 $20.64 $42,920 4.0 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters (8) $11.65 $11.15 $23,190 5.0 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 90 $13.83 $21.86 $45,460 14.6 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 60 $10.83 $13.00 $27,040 14.8 %
 
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 19,280 $11.01 $11.97 $24,900 0.8 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,120 $15.22 $16.75 $34,840 3.6 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 180 $9.85 $10.09 $20,980 2.5 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors (8) $12.25 $12.06 $25,080 2.5 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 1,010 $11.84 $12.13 $25,230 2.7 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,230 $11.74 $12.01 $24,970 2.9 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 190 $13.14 $13.58 $28,250 1.8 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 40 $12.18 $13.33 $27,720 4.5 %
43-3071 Tellers 700 $8.69 $8.91 $18,530 3.1 %
43-4021 Correspondence Clerks (8) $12.59 $12.52 $26,040 3.5 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (8) $12.97 $12.83 $26,680 2.5 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,880 $10.25 $12.28 $25,540 4.5 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 100 $13.41 $14.52 $30,200 2.0 %
43-4071 File Clerks 160 $8.49 $9.46 $19,680 3.0 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 150 $6.70 $7.66 $15,930 5.8 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 150 $8.57 $8.96 $18,630 3.9 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 70 $12.21 $11.72 $24,370 9.4 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 100 $12.76 $13.58 $28,250 6.7 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 100 $9.85 $10.75 $22,350 2.9 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 100 $14.30 $14.70 $30,570 2.9 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 940 $9.50 $9.73 $20,230 2.1 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 200 $13.70 $14.19 $29,510 3.5 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 60 $9.27 $9.58 $19,920 6.0 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 150 $14.28 $14.30 $29,740 5.6 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 70 $13.23 $14.90 $30,990 9.7 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 70 $21.18 $20.70 $43,060 2.0 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 340 $20.99 $20.83 $43,340 1.7 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 130 $21.25 $20.15 $41,910 3.0 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 120 $17.37 $17.39 $36,160 2.4 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 340 $11.01 $12.31 $25,590 4.7 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,450 $8.74 $9.67 $20,120 1.9 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 40 $12.00 $12.03 $25,020 4.7 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 770 $14.48 $14.98 $31,160 1.5 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 240 $12.44 $12.08 $25,130 10.4 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 360 $11.12 $11.30 $23,510 3.1 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,710 $10.53 $10.94 $22,750 1.5 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 30 $13.40 $14.50 $30,160 8.4 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 160 $9.53 $10.24 $21,290 4.6 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 110 $12.42 $12.72 $26,460 4.1 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 70 $13.24 $14.12 $29,380 6.0 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service (8) $11.73 $11.59 $24,100 3.5 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,560 $10.00 $10.40 $21,620 1.4 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 30 $11.43 $11.48 $23,870 6.0 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 80 $11.06 $13.06 $27,160 6.0 %
 
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 5,570 $16.27 $17.71 $36,840 2.6 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 410 $25.89 $26.05 $54,180 2.8 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 70 $17.27 $17.28 $35,940 3.3 %
47-2031 Carpenters 520 $15.31 $17.45 $36,290 6.0 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers (8) $13.84 $14.04 $29,210 3.9 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 980 $11.05 $12.71 $26,430 4.8 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 490 $16.61 $17.88 $37,200 5.2 %
47-2111 Electricians 730 $24.85 $23.64 $49,180 3.8 %
47-2121 Glaziers (8) $17.03 $18.04 $37,530 10.0 %
47-2132 Insulation Workers, Mechanical 100 $25.23 $25.28 $52,580 7.1 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 100 $17.82 $18.72 $38,950 6.9 %
47-2151 Pipelayers 70 $15.76 $15.74 $32,730 9.3 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 460 $21.95 $21.53 $44,790 8.7 %
47-2181 Roofers 100 $12.79 $13.92 $28,950 10.0 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 150 $23.26 $20.34 $42,310 12.7 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 120 $13.75 $15.18 $31,570 5.5 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 160 $9.80 $10.28 $21,380 11.2 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians (8) $10.47 $10.51 $21,860 2.9 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 60 $10.17 $11.31 $23,530 11.0 %
47-3016 Helpers--Roofers 70 $8.33 $8.45 $17,580 3.0 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 40 $16.99 $18.03 $37,500 4.5 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers (8) $8.77 $12.71 $26,440 19.8 %
 
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 5,210 $15.20 $15.93 $33,130 2.2 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 480 $20.36 $22.00 $45,750 2.1 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 90 $13.97 $14.53 $30,210 7.0 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 140 $14.33 $14.44 $30,020 5.5 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 470 $11.12 $12.70 $26,410 3.7 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 190 $14.21 $15.37 $31,980 3.8 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 170 $17.57 $18.00 $37,440 2.4 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 70 $8.74 $9.09 $18,910 7.7 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 60 $13.70 $15.89 $33,050 8.5 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 310 $10.96 $12.27 $25,530 6.2 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 50 $15.45 $14.01 $29,130 15.3 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 540 $18.83 $18.08 $37,610 2.9 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,480 $12.19 $13.29 $27,640 5.2 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 50 $10.90 $14.09 $29,310 13.2 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 90 $24.62 $23.30 $48,470 5.8 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 200 $23.61 $23.12 $48,090 11.7 %
49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers 50 $13.44 $15.85 $32,970 6.8 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 50 $11.81 $11.85 $24,650 7.1 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 70 $10.07 $11.01 $22,910 5.6 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 80 $17.63 $17.85 $37,140 6.3 %
 
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 7,460 $13.92 $15.04 $31,270 2.3 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 750 $24.25 $25.62 $53,290 2.9 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (8) $13.71 $14.96 $31,120 3.7 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 340 $9.68 $10.29 $21,410 3.7 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other (8) $13.14 $13.92 $28,960 8.0 %
51-3011 Bakers (8) $7.59 $8.85 $18,400 6.8 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 110 $11.55 $11.69 $24,320 3.1 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers (8) $13.25 $12.77 $26,560 3.8 %
51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 50 $10.80 $11.39 $23,700 4.7 %
51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 180 $15.89 $15.78 $32,830 3.4 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 400 $15.40 $14.91 $31,010 3.3 %
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $12.04 $12.92 $26,870 6.4 %
51-4041 Machinists 380 $17.32 $17.05 $35,460 2.3 %
51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 60 $13.37 $13.44 $27,950 3.6 %
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 40 $13.26 $13.90 $28,900 4.4 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 410 $13.88 $14.72 $30,620 2.5 %
51-4191 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $16.37 $16.22 $33,740 3.6 %
51-5021 Job Printers 50 $14.22 $14.76 $30,700 2.4 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 60 $10.17 $10.46 $21,760 5.3 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 320 $8.04 $8.85 $18,410 3.7 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 30 $7.82 $7.87 $16,370 2.8 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 30 $8.51 $8.78 $18,260 5.4 %
51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (8) $15.71 $14.64 $30,450 14.3 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 80 $11.60 $11.29 $23,470 5.5 %
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 90 $9.12 $9.27 $19,280 3.6 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 40 $24.72 $21.50 $44,710 7.3 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 240 $15.65 $16.67 $34,660 6.4 %
51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators 170 $23.04 $23.30 $48,460 4.5 %
51-8092 Gas Plant Operators 40 $23.73 $22.73 $47,280 7.3 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 120 $17.92 $15.73 $32,710 7.3 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $12.52 $12.59 $26,190 10.6 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 290 $14.06 $15.10 $31,400 4.8 %
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 70 $10.32 $14.27 $29,680 25.2 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 50 $11.28 $13.12 $27,300 8.3 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $13.17 $13.03 $27,110 7.9 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 570 $10.16 $10.83 $22,520 4.0 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 110 $7.62 $10.19 $21,190 11.8 %
 
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 8,460 $10.97 $12.32 $25,630 2.1 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 110 $19.42 $22.12 $46,000 7.3 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 260 $18.59 $21.29 $44,290 3.5 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (8) $10.15 $9.75 $20,280 3.3 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 320 $11.51 $11.95 $24,860 3.1 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 710 $6.80 $9.28 $19,300 7.4 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,500 $13.07 $14.11 $29,360 2.5 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 1,100 $9.95 $11.44 $23,800 5.6 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 160 $7.08 $7.42 $15,440 8.1 %
53-5011 Sailors and Marine Oilers (8) $17.55 $17.60 $36,620 6.1 %
53-5021 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 110 $28.05 $28.41 $59,090 5.2 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 100 $6.61 $7.29 $15,160 8.2 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 200 $15.88 $16.15 $33,590 4.2 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 70 $15.36 $16.56 $34,440 5.0 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 450 $12.54 $12.58 $26,170 3.3 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 190 $8.36 $9.05 $18,830 5.9 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,690 $8.90 $10.06 $20,920 3.1 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 480 $7.47 $7.82 $16,260 2.7 %
53-7073 Wellhead Pumpers 40 $11.28 $12.63 $26,270 15.9 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 160 $10.48 $11.00 $22,870 4.4 %
53-7121 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 210 $11.78 $12.22 $25,420 9.8 %

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