May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

South 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 South 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 South 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 153,540 $12.23 $15.27 $31,770 1.3 %
 
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 5,300 $26.72 $29.31 $60,960 1.8 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 280 $41.82 $44.55 $92,670 10.4 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 900 $27.96 $34.07 $70,860 3.5 %
11-1031 Legislators 350 (4) (4) $16,240 5.8 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 40 $23.37 $27.05 $56,270 10.6 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 210 $35.32 $35.27 $73,370 4.4 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 300 $19.18 $21.22 $44,130 5.0 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 90 $29.57 $34.57 $71,910 14.8 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 180 $31.02 $34.34 $71,430 6.2 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 40 $25.30 $36.55 $76,020 14.9 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 140 $33.21 $35.30 $73,420 4.4 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 50 $27.21 $34.43 $71,620 8.9 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 60 $25.74 $27.63 $57,470 5.5 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 90 $27.96 $29.26 $60,850 7.7 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 50 $13.94 $19.14 $39,820 12.9 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 370 (4) (4) $75,510 2.5 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 100 $38.31 $39.07 $81,260 3.6 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 270 $14.36 $14.07 $29,270 3.8 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors 30 (8) (8) (8) (8)
11-9081 Lodging Managers (8) $10.45 $12.49 $25,980 10.9 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 290 $28.76 $30.97 $64,420 4.3 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 160 $24.84 $24.58 $51,120 0.8 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 140 $20.30 $20.32 $42,270 4.4 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 760 $29.45 $29.70 $61,780 2.9 %
 
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 4,210 $20.66 $22.48 $46,760 2.9 %
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products (8) $22.82 $24.93 $51,850 11.8 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 170 $17.12 $18.47 $38,420 9.4 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 140 $21.03 $21.73 $45,200 2.6 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 170 $17.24 $18.78 $39,050 2.5 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 100 $15.07 $16.04 $33,360 8.5 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 140 $29.77 $30.95 $64,370 9.3 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 100 $18.41 $21.79 $45,310 10.6 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 30 $17.89 $19.16 $39,850 5.7 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 220 $20.24 $19.75 $41,090 6.2 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 320 $14.85 $15.85 $32,960 14.2 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 160 $25.26 $27.63 $57,460 11.9 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 950 $22.50 $25.00 $52,000 5.1 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 660 $20.59 $20.95 $43,570 4.8 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 50 $12.40 $12.82 $26,670 8.5 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 70 $37.48 $35.42 $73,660 12.2 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 40 $21.20 $21.32 $44,350 11.8 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 400 $20.48 $23.13 $48,120 9.5 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 30 $28.36 $27.74 $57,690 1.8 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 100 $23.20 $38.11 $79,280 27.0 %
 
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 1,120 $16.94 $20.25 $42,130 6.7 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 110 $19.28 $23.65 $49,200 13.9 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 50 $23.46 $23.21 $48,280 12.0 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software (8) $33.58 $32.13 $66,830 5.6 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 310 $15.73 $16.21 $33,720 3.4 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts (8) $26.75 $33.42 $69,520 11.6 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 130 $22.08 $22.63 $47,070 3.2 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 80 $19.20 $20.93 $43,530 5.0 %
 
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 1,210 $24.03 $25.41 $52,860 2.5 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 50 $28.91 $28.68 $59,660 5.7 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 140 $28.33 $29.47 $61,300 4.7 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 70 $29.04 $28.16 $58,570 5.2 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 200 $26.11 $27.36 $56,910 5.0 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 130 $25.50 $26.58 $55,290 3.9 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 100 $27.76 $31.68 $65,890 10.5 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 50 $21.10 $21.21 $44,120 4.4 %
17-3019 Drafters, All Other 30 $20.82 $19.42 $40,400 3.2 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 50 $20.34 $20.29 $42,190 7.7 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 40 $21.85 $21.54 $44,800 6.1 %
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 40 $24.65 $23.25 $48,350 7.8 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 70 $13.55 $14.94 $31,080 9.1 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (8) (8) (8) (8) (8)
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 30 $29.27 $27.18 $56,530 1.9 %
19-2031 Chemists 40 $26.13 $26.76 $55,660 11.3 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 80 $17.78 $20.48 $42,590 8.0 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 190 $29.80 $30.75 $63,960 5.0 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 100 $16.72 $17.48 $36,360 5.1 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (8) $26.92 $26.09 $54,260 1.7 %
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 60 $14.03 $15.11 $31,420 1.6 %
 
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 2,780 $14.78 $16.78 $34,910 3.5 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 40 $13.58 $14.26 $29,660 3.4 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors (8) $18.13 $21.11 $43,900 4.1 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 140 $13.69 $14.18 $29,500 2.4 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 250 $11.36 $14.29 $29,730 8.3 %
21-1019 Counselors, All Other 60 $16.05 $18.38 $38,230 7.1 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 510 $23.58 $22.97 $47,780 2.2 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 170 $10.70 $12.98 $26,990 13.8 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 60 $20.94 $21.09 $43,860 10.4 %
21-1091 Health Educators 60 $12.78 $14.53 $30,220 7.0 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 130 $27.13 $25.26 $52,540 2.0 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 680 $10.65 $11.25 $23,400 3.7 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 170 $14.50 $14.96 $31,110 3.2 %
21-2011 Clergy 40 $27.23 $24.31 $50,570 8.2 %
 
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 $15.32 $23.42 $48,700 6.6 %
23-1011 Lawyers 220 $24.24 $26.04 $54,160 8.0 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 50 (5) $66.80 $138,940 2.1 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants (8) $14.11 $17.39 $36,170 9.3 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 230 $13.54 $14.52 $30,190 5.2 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations (8) $18.11 $18.91 $39,340 3.0 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $50,770 11.9 %
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $50,890 8.0 %
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $54,410 4.9 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $57,970 8.6 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $52,790 8.5 %
25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $69,100 7.9 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary (8) $20.51 $21.31 $44,330 2.4 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 320 $9.33 $11.50 $23,920 7.2 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 180 (4) (4) $41,920 3.3 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 2,480 (4) (4) $43,790 1.9 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 850 (4) (4) $43,150 2.0 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,780 (4) (4) $46,800 2.7 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 250 (4) (4) $43,420 2.1 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 410 (4) (4) $40,830 1.5 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 190 (4) (4) $39,640 6.6 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 190 (4) (4) $42,510 5.3 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 50 $20.51 $20.07 $41,750 4.2 %
25-4021 Librarians 230 $18.39 $19.57 $40,700 7.4 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 230 $8.28 $9.17 $19,080 4.0 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 160 $20.22 $23.62 $49,130 7.8 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants (8) (4) (4) $17,210 4.8 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 200 $13.20 $17.55 $36,510 24.0 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 1,410 $12.02 $14.25 $29,630 4.1 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 120 $8.60 $10.32 $21,470 19.4 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 100 $13.30 $14.16 $29,460 4.8 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 40 $8.31 $8.83 $18,370 5.5 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 70 $15.32 $16.17 $33,640 4.5 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 310 (4) (4) $27,330 12.5 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 100 $10.41 $11.49 $23,910 7.5 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 100 $12.37 $11.91 $24,780 7.1 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 70 $17.12 $18.53 $38,530 3.3 %
27-3041 Editors 60 $16.32 $17.59 $36,600 8.1 %
27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 40 $14.22 $17.44 $36,270 13.6 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 60 $11.50 $11.80 $24,550 6.4 %
27-4021 Photographers 40 $14.68 $14.46 $30,080 4.4 %
27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 50 $20.26 $19.01 $39,550 4.0 %
 
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 9,740 $17.92 $24.14 $50,220 6.5 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 50 $18.40 $20.15 $41,920 5.1 %
29-1041 Optometrists 50 $37.78 $40.99 $85,260 13.9 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 260 $43.51 $43.36 $90,180 2.5 %
29-1061 Anesthesiologists (8) (5) (5) (5) 13.1 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 190 (5) $68.70 $142,890 8.9 %
29-1063 Internists, General 40 $64.39 $68.67 $142,830 11.4 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 100 $53.91 $55.95 $116,370 5.1 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants (8) $50.45 $53.16 $110,570 7.2 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 3,060 $21.05 $21.96 $45,670 2.6 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 40 $31.93 $30.50 $63,440 3.3 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 140 $28.53 $29.72 $61,810 2.9 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 60 $11.83 $16.11 $33,510 9.3 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 170 $17.84 $18.74 $38,980 2.0 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 140 $26.31 $26.37 $54,850 3.9 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 70 $22.69 $22.94 $47,700 6.5 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 140 $21.07 $21.33 $44,370 3.3 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 300 $14.92 $15.26 $31,730 4.2 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 140 $26.09 $29.51 $61,370 16.9 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 40 $16.21 $17.37 $36,130 4.5 %
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 50 $24.67 $25.11 $52,230 1.9 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 280 $18.21 $19.14 $39,800 2.7 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 610 $10.94 $12.18 $25,340 5.6 %
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 40 $9.91 $10.18 $21,180 3.8 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 430 $10.24 $10.99 $22,860 3.4 %
29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 30 $13.77 $13.93 $28,980 5.5 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 100 $14.90 $16.29 $33,890 3.2 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 60 $9.70 $9.70 $20,190 5.4 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,440 $12.96 $13.24 $27,540 1.7 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 270 $9.85 $11.59 $24,120 4.7 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 130 $10.39 $10.44 $21,710 4.3 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 140 $13.83 $14.55 $30,260 2.6 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 90 $34.14 $32.20 $66,970 5.9 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 40 $16.23 $17.39 $36,170 6.5 %
 
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 4,700 $8.64 $10.06 $20,920 2.4 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 290 $8.69 $8.95 $18,620 3.1 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 2,840 $8.03 $8.34 $17,360 1.9 %
31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 40 $16.42 $16.73 $34,810 7.1 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 110 $16.97 $17.64 $36,680 3.6 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 80 $11.27 $10.91 $22,680 4.1 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists 30 $13.47 $14.22 $29,580 26.4 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 250 $13.85 $13.58 $28,240 4.6 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 190 $10.72 $11.77 $24,480 4.7 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 150 $10.42 $10.71 $22,280 2.5 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides (8) $8.01 $8.29 $17,240 4.1 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 120 $7.81 $7.90 $16,430 3.3 %
 
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 4,760 $20.31 $18.31 $38,090 3.7 %
33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 40 $25.99 $23.17 $48,180 10.3 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 70 $25.83 $25.77 $53,610 5.2 %
33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 30 $25.49 $26.06 $54,210 7.9 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 200 $27.92 $27.33 $56,850 2.2 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 460 $10.47 $13.62 $28,330 7.5 %
33-2021 Fire Inspectors and Investigators (8) $27.38 $27.52 $57,240 3.2 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 2,170 $22.04 $21.68 $45,080 2.1 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 60 $22.31 $24.16 $50,250 5.3 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 740 $17.88 $16.89 $35,130 3.9 %
33-9032 Security Guards 560 $8.36 $9.64 $20,060 7.1 %
33-9091 Crossing Guards (8) $10.62 $10.96 $22,800 5.4 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 130 $9.31 $13.36 $27,790 6.2 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 14,080 $7.10 $8.20 $17,060 1.4 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 80 $15.80 $19.13 $39,790 10.2 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 1,070 $10.67 $13.31 $27,680 4.9 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 1,070 $6.99 $7.33 $15,240 2.8 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 1,090 $8.24 $8.96 $18,650 1.9 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 1,080 $7.96 $8.30 $17,270 3.6 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 350 $7.57 $7.81 $16,240 3.9 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 1,250 $7.51 $8.21 $17,080 1.8 %
35-3011 Bartenders 660 $7.21 $8.51 $17,690 8.9 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 3,300 $6.93 $7.22 $15,030 1.9 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 630 $7.02 $7.30 $15,180 3.1 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,310 $6.88 $7.26 $15,100 3.2 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 190 $7.77 $8.75 $18,190 6.5 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 520 $7.00 $7.42 $15,440 2.0 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 310 $7.26 $7.86 $16,350 3.1 %
35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other (8) $7.27 $8.26 $17,180 6.1 %
 
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 5,120 $9.15 $10.65 $22,150 3.3 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 310 $14.05 $14.88 $30,950 6.3 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 100 $16.21 $17.91 $37,250 9.0 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,830 $9.57 $10.32 $21,460 3.2 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 920 $7.21 $7.55 $15,710 1.4 %
37-2019 Building Cleaning Workers, All Other 40 $8.97 $10.07 $20,950 5.8 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 130 $15.02 $17.34 $36,070 19.0 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 520 $8.42 $9.37 $19,490 3.8 %
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 40 $12.06 $12.87 $26,770 12.9 %
37-3013 Tree Trimmers and Pruners (8) $19.09 $18.42 $38,310 10.3 %
37-3019 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other 50 $7.77 $9.66 $20,090 7.4 %
 
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 3,300 $8.12 $10.39 $21,610 5.8 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 110 $11.54 $13.58 $28,240 5.6 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (8) $7.34 $7.63 $15,870 3.8 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 260 $10.13 $10.17 $21,150 13.0 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 280 $7.17 $9.71 $20,200 10.0 %
39-6032 Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants and Baggage Porters (8) $8.42 $8.54 $17,760 5.9 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 400 $7.58 $8.51 $17,700 3.7 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 650 $7.69 $8.17 $17,000 3.4 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 150 $7.22 $7.46 $15,520 4.0 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 560 $17.37 $16.15 $33,590 7.9 %
39-9041 Residential Advisors 50 $10.11 $13.23 $27,510 12.2 %
39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 130 $14.02 $15.21 $31,650 4.3 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 14,180 $8.94 $11.66 $24,260 2.3 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,330 $12.54 $15.11 $31,420 4.7 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 140 $22.12 $25.34 $52,700 10.0 %
41-2011 Cashiers 4,820 $7.39 $7.90 $16,420 1.1 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 670 $7.58 $8.47 $17,620 3.3 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 230 $14.29 $16.01 $33,310 6.2 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 4,450 $9.24 $10.95 $22,770 2.9 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 130 $15.83 $17.92 $37,280 6.4 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents (8) $13.26 $17.55 $36,510 10.4 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 420 $14.33 $16.58 $34,480 7.6 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 170 $20.88 $21.33 $44,370 7.4 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 840 $19.14 $22.35 $46,490 4.6 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents (8) $13.45 $14.11 $29,350 6.2 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 240 $10.05 $11.80 $24,540 12.3 %
 
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 23,950 $10.89 $12.09 $25,140 1.1 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,310 $16.65 $17.81 $37,050 2.6 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 180 $8.49 $9.24 $19,230 3.3 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 360 $10.54 $10.90 $22,670 3.0 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 470 $11.30 $11.78 $24,500 3.2 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,260 $12.09 $12.33 $25,650 1.8 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 280 $12.10 $12.66 $26,330 3.0 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 50 $14.61 $14.53 $30,220 3.3 %
43-3071 Tellers 950 $9.35 $9.79 $20,360 4.0 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 180 (8) (8) (8) (8)
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (8) $12.63 $14.21 $29,570 11.4 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,170 $11.21 $12.02 $25,000 2.6 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 100 $17.78 $17.99 $37,420 1.6 %
43-4071 File Clerks 220 $10.21 $9.90 $20,590 4.4 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 390 $7.97 $8.24 $17,130 4.1 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 90 $9.22 $10.34 $21,500 5.5 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 310 $8.48 $9.35 $19,460 7.8 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 230 $10.67 $11.41 $23,730 7.1 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (8) $9.89 $10.27 $21,360 6.2 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 240 $11.33 $11.36 $23,620 4.0 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 100 $13.83 $14.85 $30,880 2.6 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,010 $9.56 $9.83 $20,460 1.8 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 260 $14.02 $14.30 $29,730 3.9 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 50 $9.69 $10.13 $21,060 3.9 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 220 $13.16 $13.27 $27,610 4.9 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 220 $9.35 $10.66 $22,160 6.4 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities (8) $10.39 $12.47 $25,940 7.2 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 100 $21.53 $21.14 $43,970 1.3 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 650 $20.53 $20.66 $42,970 0.8 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 190 $14.93 $15.64 $32,530 1.9 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 280 $17.62 $18.04 $37,530 2.6 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 930 $12.01 $12.62 $26,240 3.8 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,840 $8.86 $9.92 $20,630 2.2 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,530 $13.44 $14.32 $29,780 4.4 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries (8) $16.61 $17.47 $36,340 5.7 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 540 $12.98 $12.99 $27,010 5.7 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 2,410 $10.44 $10.74 $22,340 1.9 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 110 $15.67 $14.00 $29,130 9.4 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 130 $10.30 $10.63 $22,110 3.1 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 60 $10.34 $10.70 $22,250 2.6 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 60 $10.71 $11.30 $23,500 4.3 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 3,070 $9.57 $10.44 $21,710 2.0 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 360 $8.05 $9.76 $20,300 2.0 %
 
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 260 $11.15 $13.56 $28,210 10.3 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 120 $8.05 $10.48 $21,800 19.0 %
 
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 7,510 $20.60 $20.97 $43,620 2.6 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 520 $29.45 $30.66 $63,780 6.4 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 100 $23.17 $22.71 $47,250 4.6 %
47-2031 Carpenters 1,140 $13.78 $16.80 $34,930 9.3 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 110 $23.58 $22.90 $47,630 4.5 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 730 $18.01 $16.49 $34,300 5.5 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (8) $18.56 $17.90 $37,230 5.1 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 670 $21.91 $22.08 $45,920 4.9 %
47-2111 Electricians 620 $31.42 $30.11 $62,640 1.5 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 80 $17.98 $17.55 $36,500 4.0 %
47-2151 Pipelayers 110 $27.67 $27.02 $56,200 6.2 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 380 $29.58 $29.12 $60,570 6.1 %
47-2161 Plasterers and Stucco Masons 40 $24.95 $22.65 $47,110 8.2 %
47-2181 Roofers 60 $11.53 $13.49 $28,060 9.9 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 140 $24.56 $22.83 $47,480 6.0 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 100 $22.97 $22.88 $47,590 5.5 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 160 $10.64 $12.88 $26,780 17.8 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 40 $17.03 $17.45 $36,300 8.0 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 50 $16.99 $16.86 $35,080 17.6 %
47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (8) $21.93 $21.15 $44,000 6.0 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 470 $19.01 $19.93 $41,450 2.7 %
47-5012 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (8) $23.35 $22.55 $46,900 12.1 %
47-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining (8) $12.78 $14.28 $29,700 9.9 %
47-5041 Continuous Mining Machine Operators 200 $20.40 $22.12 $46,000 5.6 %
47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (8) $12.32 $12.26 $25,500 2.8 %
47-5081 Helpers--Extraction Workers 110 $19.75 $19.32 $40,180 2.8 %
47-5099 Extraction Workers, All Other 110 $13.11 $14.66 $30,500 16.1 %
 
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 7,220 $15.48 $16.65 $34,620 2.1 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 530 $23.55 $24.99 $51,970 2.4 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 50 $13.94 $15.28 $31,780 3.9 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 180 $25.98 $23.12 $48,090 8.1 %
49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (8) $12.97 $13.49 $28,060 11.6 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 30 $21.28 $21.48 $44,680 5.4 %
49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers (8) $12.64 $14.02 $29,160 26.3 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 70 $12.36 $13.82 $28,750 6.2 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 1,490 $14.60 $14.36 $29,860 4.0 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 190 $13.67 $14.62 $30,400 5.9 %
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 100 $12.46 $12.65 $26,320 2.9 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 180 $14.39 $17.44 $36,280 7.6 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 170 $10.22 $10.00 $20,810 8.0 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (8) $17.44 $19.77 $41,120 8.5 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 40 $10.77 $12.19 $25,350 5.6 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 560 $16.26 $16.35 $34,000 3.1 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,830 $14.68 $15.13 $31,480 2.4 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 280 $17.31 $17.85 $37,130 4.6 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 200 $28.87 $28.27 $58,810 6.7 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 150 $24.11 $21.21 $44,120 8.8 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 60 $9.66 $10.42 $21,670 6.6 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 210 $7.47 $10.64 $22,130 13.0 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 130 $12.94 $14.39 $29,930 8.7 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 15,360 $12.95 $14.54 $30,240 2.8 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 660 $23.52 $24.63 $51,240 2.4 %
51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 80 $13.22 $13.93 $28,970 5.1 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (8) $15.00 $14.77 $30,720 4.3 %
51-2091 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators 180 $15.62 $16.96 $35,280 7.1 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 3,220 $11.94 $12.34 $25,670 2.9 %
51-3011 Bakers 140 $10.21 $10.67 $22,200 4.6 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 140 $12.71 $12.92 $26,880 4.7 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 80 $12.08 $12.19 $25,350 3.6 %
51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (8) $8.08 $8.93 $18,560 7.5 %
51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 210 $13.30 $13.94 $28,990 5.6 %
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 140 $15.29 $14.36 $29,870 14.3 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 480 $14.69 $14.13 $29,390 3.7 %
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 140 $13.64 $13.87 $28,840 2.2 %
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 210 $16.04 $15.70 $32,660 5.1 %
51-4041 Machinists 380 $19.01 $18.01 $37,460 3.9 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 460 $12.90 $13.87 $28,860 4.6 %
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 110 $20.26 $20.37 $42,370 2.3 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 300 $12.99 $14.13 $29,390 6.3 %
51-5011 Bindery Workers (8) $12.99 $14.46 $30,070 5.2 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 50 $13.52 $13.58 $28,250 10.5 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 70 $13.88 $14.11 $29,350 7.4 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 330 $7.35 $8.02 $16,680 2.1 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators (8) $8.31 $9.54 $19,840 6.1 %
51-6099 Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other (8) $8.74 $8.76 $18,220 3.4 %
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 40 $7.99 $9.89 $20,570 13.4 %
51-8013 Power Plant Operators (8) $27.49 $26.28 $54,650 3.8 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 140 $31.67 $31.58 $65,680 2.2 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 200 $17.85 $17.28 $35,950 2.7 %
51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (8) $14.89 $13.96 $29,030 7.7 %
51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (8) $8.34 $10.25 $21,320 19.3 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 380 $11.52 $12.72 $26,460 2.5 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 780 $21.26 $20.99 $43,670 8.3 %
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians (8) $12.78 $12.74 $26,500 7.1 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 450 $11.38 $11.99 $24,940 7.5 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 $12.97 $13.10 $27,250 3.5 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 40 $13.61 $14.14 $29,410 4.8 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 1,300 $9.90 $11.44 $23,800 6.8 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 1,060 $9.74 $14.17 $29,480 20.3 %
 
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 12,300 $12.09 $12.86 $26,750 2.5 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 230 $18.02 $20.04 $41,690 8.1 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 210 $19.42 $20.89 $43,440 3.5 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (8) $10.18 $10.40 $21,640 6.1 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 880 $7.98 $9.42 $19,600 5.6 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 780 $9.33 $11.29 $23,480 11.4 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 2,310 $14.50 $14.70 $30,580 2.7 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 950 $10.41 $11.83 $24,610 7.1 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 170 $7.81 $7.92 $16,470 3.0 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other (8) $7.79 $11.05 $22,980 16.6 %
53-5011 Sailors and Marine Oilers 60 $12.75 $17.26 $35,910 9.4 %
53-6011 Bridge and Lock Tenders 30 $22.14 $22.17 $46,120 2.7 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants (8) $7.14 $7.47 $15,530 5.6 %
53-6051 Transportation Inspectors (8) $24.85 $22.03 $45,810 15.1 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders (8) $10.24 $10.90 $22,670 6.4 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,190 $13.53 $14.14 $29,400 2.4 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 360 $7.31 $7.85 $16,320 3.6 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,430 $10.83 $11.72 $24,390 6.9 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 1,350 $12.09 $12.51 $26,010 7.9 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 140 $12.11 $11.79 $24,520 5.3 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 50 $13.40 $13.97 $29,060 7.1 %

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