May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Charlottesville, VA


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 Charlottesville, VA, a metropolitan statistical area in Virginia.

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 Charlottesville, VA (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 94,140 $14.95 $18.98 $39,490 2.5 %
 
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 2,960 $37.88 $43.28 $90,020 2.0 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 100 $56.20 $62.77 $130,560 5.1 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 550 $39.37 $47.89 $99,610 4.9 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 30 $45.70 $53.13 $110,500 7.9 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 100 $56.09 $59.21 $123,150 9.4 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 40 $44.05 $48.79 $101,490 7.2 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 90 $32.27 $34.02 $70,750 3.9 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 140 $43.36 $47.52 $98,850 5.1 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 170 $38.72 $40.42 $84,080 5.6 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 50 $40.97 $41.62 $86,570 4.9 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 50 $36.89 $40.87 $85,010 6.2 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 120 $36.93 $50.38 $104,780 10.2 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 220 (4) (4) $71,230 4.0 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 100 $50.46 $52.47 $109,140 4.5 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 150 $23.68 $26.63 $55,380 9.0 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 40 $25.92 $25.90 $53,860 1.7 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 50 $27.78 $29.41 $61,160 4.0 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 130 $41.40 $43.31 $90,080 7.0 %
 
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 4,120 $22.85 $25.86 $53,790 2.5 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 50 $17.34 $21.96 $45,680 9.9 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 260 $19.88 $20.88 $43,440 2.1 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 30 $25.44 $26.14 $54,370 3.8 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 130 $20.77 $22.25 $46,290 4.1 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 150 $26.05 $27.33 $56,840 4.3 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 100 $19.31 $20.39 $42,410 5.4 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 70 $24.08 $25.85 $53,760 13.8 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 180 $21.59 $22.94 $47,720 3.9 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 270 $20.86 $23.64 $49,160 5.7 %
13-1081 Logisticians (8) $29.21 $31.08 $64,650 3.9 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 400 $27.44 $32.97 $68,580 8.4 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 100 $14.78 $16.50 $34,310 7.2 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 520 $23.22 $24.64 $51,250 2.6 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 860 $24.92 $27.59 $57,380 2.6 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 100 $15.34 $21.30 $44,300 21.5 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 70 $26.09 $26.46 $55,040 3.5 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 150 $21.32 $23.23 $48,310 8.1 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 170 $31.45 $40.41 $84,060 21.4 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters (8) $21.77 $24.56 $51,090 12.4 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors 40 $15.68 $15.24 $31,710 8.1 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 150 $20.44 $24.38 $50,700 5.1 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 50 $16.85 $19.11 $39,750 11.7 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 60 $21.10 $22.34 $46,470 10.6 %
 
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 3,130 $28.24 $30.06 $62,520 2.4 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 370 $27.18 $29.00 $60,330 6.7 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 410 $36.72 $37.71 $78,440 4.2 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 350 $35.43 $37.28 $77,530 4.8 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 520 $19.60 $19.69 $40,950 1.9 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 520 $31.26 $30.65 $63,750 2.3 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 100 $26.59 $28.09 $58,420 4.9 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 390 $23.75 $25.91 $53,890 1.9 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts (8) $31.40 $32.82 $68,270 6.4 %
 
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 1,840 $26.83 $29.13 $60,580 2.7 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 220 $26.68 $28.07 $58,380 4.1 %
17-1012 Landscape Architects 60 $23.79 $25.55 $53,150 5.9 %
17-1022 Surveyors 80 $19.05 $19.89 $41,370 6.2 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 90 $29.94 $31.71 $65,960 5.6 %
17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 70 $53.09 $48.06 $99,960 14.1 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 120 $34.46 $36.66 $76,240 2.9 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 200 $39.33 $37.92 $78,860 2.0 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 40 $28.16 $29.79 $61,970 2.5 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 50 $26.89 $28.61 $59,510 5.2 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 130 $30.43 $31.99 $66,540 2.3 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 110 $19.82 $19.91 $41,410 2.8 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 30 $17.32 $18.36 $38,190 5.4 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 350 $25.19 $24.71 $51,400 3.6 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 50 $18.28 $17.64 $36,700 2.6 %
 
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 2,330 $23.42 $26.53 $55,180 7.8 %
19-1032 Foresters (8) $25.79 $24.23 $50,390 11.3 %
19-2031 Chemists 90 $29.78 $30.94 $64,350 7.2 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 40 $34.43 $48.07 $99,990 18.9 %
19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other 60 $43.35 $43.20 $89,850 1.7 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 410 $25.97 $28.26 $58,790 4.1 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 80 $22.02 $25.10 $52,220 6.3 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 280 $35.80 $35.73 $74,320 4.4 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 60 $17.16 $20.29 $42,210 18.8 %
 
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 (8) $16.57 $17.91 $37,250 3.3 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 170 $20.50 $22.23 $46,230 7.5 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 40 $14.48 $18.52 $38,520 2.1 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers (8) $15.87 $16.83 $35,010 3.0 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 50 $18.43 $17.81 $37,050 4.5 %
21-1091 Health Educators 80 $16.70 $17.90 $37,230 6.3 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 90 $18.45 $19.16 $39,840 5.1 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 160 $9.43 $10.95 $22,770 8.6 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 50 $14.60 $17.92 $37,280 5.9 %
 
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 700 $22.28 $28.02 $58,270 10.1 %
23-1011 Lawyers 340 $35.06 $39.26 $81,660 9.8 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 210 $14.97 $17.63 $36,660 8.6 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 50 $18.34 $18.62 $38,720 7.1 %
 
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 8,640 $20.86 $24.38 $50,720 3.7 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 180 $10.96 $13.14 $27,340 9.1 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 140 (4) (4) $53,410 2.7 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 920 (4) (4) $55,220 2.6 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 560 (4) (4) $53,290 5.6 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 890 (4) (4) $52,810 5.5 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 50 (4) (4) $48,410 1.5 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 110 (4) (4) $47,770 1.4 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 100 (4) (4) $43,070 4.7 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 90 (4) (4) $46,370 1.6 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 200 $36.57 $29.78 $61,940 16.9 %
25-4021 Librarians 170 $26.49 $26.91 $55,970 4.4 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 100 $15.98 $15.99 $33,250 5.3 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 100 $28.78 $28.92 $60,160 4.7 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 840 (4) (4) $21,410 3.3 %
 
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 1,630 $17.50 $19.42 $40,390 3.4 %
27-1011 Art Directors 40 $31.07 $33.61 $69,910 14.2 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 180 $19.03 $21.37 $44,450 5.3 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 50 $13.28 $14.96 $31,110 10.4 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 60 $23.43 $24.54 $51,040 6.1 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 260 (4) (4) $30,390 7.4 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 230 $20.93 $22.73 $47,280 4.3 %
27-3041 Editors 120 $22.41 $22.81 $47,440 2.3 %
27-3042 Technical Writers (8) $29.24 $30.11 $62,620 2.7 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 80 $15.65 $16.82 $34,970 3.6 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators (8) $17.47 $21.70 $45,140 4.1 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 60 $15.51 $16.23 $33,750 5.1 %
27-4021 Photographers 60 $12.08 $13.14 $27,320 5.8 %
 
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 7,620 $25.19 $31.81 $66,160 10.1 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 50 (5) $79.25 $164,840 16.4 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 150 $43.68 $42.66 $88,720 5.6 %
29-1066 Psychiatrists (8) $53.24 $55.68 $115,820 10.0 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (8) $40.22 $48.41 $100,680 13.0 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 90 $26.74 $27.04 $56,240 5.4 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 150 $28.08 $27.65 $57,500 2.9 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 80 $28.94 $28.94 $60,190 1.6 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 70 $36.04 $39.97 $83,140 10.0 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 110 $35.38 $34.47 $71,710 11.0 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 50 $12.67 $12.87 $26,760 3.8 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 140 $13.21 $13.55 $28,190 2.1 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 80 $13.38 $13.48 $28,030 3.5 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 680 $17.12 $16.86 $35,080 2.3 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 50 $13.15 $14.59 $30,350 10.9 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 50 $24.67 $25.19 $52,390 3.3 %
 
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 1,960 $11.03 $11.60 $24,120 1.8 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 220 $10.00 $9.93 $20,640 2.7 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 200 $13.14 $13.29 $27,630 2.6 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 140 $11.48 $12.91 $26,840 9.0 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (8) $9.09 $8.83 $18,370 9.6 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 170 $11.85 $12.24 $25,460 3.0 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 2,140 $12.92 $14.03 $29,180 10.6 %
33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 70 $20.58 $21.64 $45,000 2.5 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 130 $15.68 $16.46 $34,240 6.9 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 360 $15.00 $15.41 $32,060 2.8 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 50 $24.06 $28.12 $58,490 3.7 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 330 $19.52 $20.16 $41,930 2.0 %
33-9032 Security Guards 270 $11.14 $11.56 $24,050 2.4 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (8) $6.92 $7.58 $15,770 5.4 %
 
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 8,580 $8.35 $9.70 $20,170 5.9 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 60 $14.76 $16.66 $34,640 6.2 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 530 $13.89 $15.03 $31,250 5.2 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 370 $6.62 $7.12 $14,800 7.3 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 300 $10.36 $10.30 $21,430 3.8 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 670 $10.05 $11.15 $23,200 4.6 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (8) $8.07 $8.40 $17,470 4.6 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 630 $8.26 $8.43 $17,540 4.2 %
35-3011 Bartenders 220 $7.46 $8.64 $17,980 10.6 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,930 $8.33 $8.54 $17,770 3.6 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 440 $7.75 $7.83 $16,280 5.6 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,910 $7.66 $11.33 $23,570 18.7 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 60 $8.09 $8.52 $17,720 4.5 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 660 $7.52 $7.68 $15,970 5.0 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 390 $7.94 $8.04 $16,720 3.6 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 170 $7.90 $8.11 $16,870 4.7 %
 
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 3,520 $10.21 $11.40 $23,710 3.4 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 170 $15.34 $16.16 $33,610 4.3 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 130 $19.42 $21.61 $44,950 9.1 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,150 $9.63 $10.36 $21,550 3.4 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,090 $9.05 $9.20 $19,140 2.4 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 80 $12.87 $13.58 $28,240 9.2 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 790 $11.32 $12.22 $25,420 4.6 %
 
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 2,350 $9.50 $11.34 $23,580 4.1 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 80 $19.69 $22.13 $46,030 7.5 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 70 $8.17 $8.54 $17,760 3.7 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 70 $7.93 $7.86 $16,350 3.2 %
39-4021 Funeral Attendants 30 $8.13 $9.55 $19,860 14.8 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 380 $8.73 $12.01 $24,990 11.8 %
39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops 40 $7.56 $7.66 $15,940 6.4 %
39-6022 Travel Guides 30 $12.78 $13.36 $27,790 7.1 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 300 $9.81 $10.08 $20,960 2.5 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 180 $11.87 $14.01 $29,130 3.5 %
39-9041 Residential Advisors 60 $12.88 $13.60 $28,290 8.3 %
 
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 10,410 $10.50 $14.72 $30,620 3.5 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 750 $16.05 $17.70 $36,820 3.3 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 150 $29.99 $35.43 $73,690 8.3 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,790 $8.51 $8.73 $18,170 2.1 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 310 $10.67 $10.90 $22,670 4.3 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 70 $13.37 $15.25 $31,710 8.7 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,570 $9.23 $10.68 $22,220 2.9 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 140 $15.40 $22.93 $47,690 22.3 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 70 $24.76 $34.07 $70,870 18.9 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 210 $27.37 $31.43 $65,380 11.6 %
41-3041 Travel Agents 40 $10.66 $11.56 $24,050 10.5 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 310 $22.19 $24.26 $50,470 5.9 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 120 $34.18 $37.42 $77,840 10.7 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,110 $23.53 $28.79 $59,880 8.8 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents (8) $17.11 $17.18 $35,740 6.6 %
41-9041 Telemarketers (8) $9.44 $10.59 $22,020 5.6 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 60 $21.18 $21.24 $44,170 4.4 %
 
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 15,910 $13.40 $14.28 $29,690 1.4 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 810 $20.02 $21.97 $45,710 2.0 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 70 $10.70 $10.79 $22,440 2.3 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 300 $11.91 $12.62 $26,240 4.6 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 600 $13.64 $14.41 $29,980 1.9 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,470 $15.10 $15.52 $32,280 5.3 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 200 $13.58 $14.22 $29,570 2.3 %
43-3071 Tellers 420 $10.76 $10.87 $22,610 2.9 %
43-4011 Brokerage Clerks 30 $14.45 $14.87 $30,930 4.3 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 50 $14.56 $15.62 $32,490 3.2 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,090 $12.82 $13.61 $28,300 2.2 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 230 $9.36 $9.34 $19,430 3.6 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 80 $18.76 $18.19 $37,840 5.5 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 180 $10.43 $11.00 $22,890 2.9 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 100 $15.37 $15.31 $31,840 2.2 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 770 $10.81 $11.06 $23,010 2.8 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 50 $11.95 $11.86 $24,680 3.1 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 60 $13.54 $14.04 $29,190 4.2 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 90 $14.38 $14.96 $31,120 3.6 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 40 $14.98 $15.41 $32,050 4.3 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 60 $21.36 $20.91 $43,490 3.1 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 240 $21.32 $21.25 $44,200 2.0 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 190 $21.29 $20.01 $41,620 4.3 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 120 $18.57 $18.78 $39,050 3.3 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 290 $11.17 $12.68 $26,380 4.3 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,130 $10.25 $10.52 $21,880 1.5 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 670 $18.75 $19.50 $40,570 3.0 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries (8) $19.44 $19.21 $39,950 6.0 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 120 $14.95 $15.33 $31,890 2.4 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 690 $16.80 $17.42 $36,240 2.3 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 100 $14.46 $14.81 $30,810 3.9 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 120 $12.00 $11.94 $24,840 3.5 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 90 $16.97 $18.55 $38,590 4.6 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 3,370 $12.43 $12.61 $26,220 1.8 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 90 $17.46 $17.41 $36,210 5.8 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 190 $12.98 $14.88 $30,940 8.6 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 50 $12.16 $14.93 $31,050 18.0 %
 
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 5,480 $15.53 $16.78 $34,910 1.8 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 520 $24.02 $26.99 $56,130 3.6 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons (8) $21.08 $21.27 $44,230 4.2 %
47-2031 Carpenters 1,550 $16.34 $17.23 $35,830 4.5 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 70 $12.34 $13.85 $28,810 4.2 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 410 $10.94 $11.58 $24,080 2.4 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (8) $14.20 $14.18 $29,490 6.5 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 100 $13.98 $13.83 $28,770 2.6 %
47-2111 Electricians 380 $16.79 $18.25 $37,960 4.1 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 380 $15.39 $14.88 $30,960 1.7 %
47-2151 Pipelayers 50 $13.26 $15.52 $32,290 8.4 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 310 $17.78 $19.15 $39,830 6.3 %
47-2161 Plasterers and Stucco Masons 70 $12.80 $12.93 $26,880 2.6 %
47-2181 Roofers 90 $14.56 $15.02 $31,240 5.8 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 190 $13.45 $13.91 $28,940 2.8 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 90 $12.75 $12.51 $26,020 4.1 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters (8) $11.18 $11.16 $23,210 2.2 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 230 $11.70 $11.59 $24,100 2.1 %
47-3014 Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons (8) $9.93 $9.76 $20,300 2.4 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 110 $11.31 $11.72 $24,380 4.8 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 70 $20.94 $21.16 $44,020 2.6 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 70 $15.78 $15.76 $32,780 2.4 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 3,030 $16.47 $17.52 $36,440 1.9 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 210 $25.20 $26.78 $55,700 3.3 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 40 $17.81 $18.05 $37,540 3.7 %
49-2021 Radio Mechanics (8) $16.80 $17.22 $35,810 4.2 %
49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 30 $13.79 $15.04 $31,280 6.6 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers (8) $25.64 $26.86 $55,860 7.6 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 550 $16.34 $16.61 $34,550 3.9 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 60 $15.63 $15.59 $32,430 2.1 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 40 $17.25 $18.09 $37,630 2.3 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (8) $10.15 $11.23 $23,350 3.5 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 430 $15.19 $15.16 $31,540 6.7 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics (8) $18.59 $18.69 $38,860 2.6 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 690 $14.33 $14.93 $31,050 2.2 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 60 $21.60 $21.30 $44,310 2.6 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 100 $26.37 $23.85 $49,600 12.3 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 50 $11.91 $12.27 $25,520 5.3 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 50 $14.64 $15.38 $31,980 15.2 %
 
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 2,710 $13.70 $15.43 $32,100 2.3 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 190 $28.52 $28.77 $59,850 3.2 %
51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 110 $12.17 $12.99 $27,020 4.9 %
51-2023 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers 30 $14.47 $14.69 $30,560 11.3 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 40 $12.22 $12.41 $25,820 5.0 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other (8) $10.83 $11.18 $23,260 3.1 %
51-3011 Bakers 40 $10.82 $11.73 $24,390 6.6 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 60 $13.74 $14.47 $30,090 3.7 %
51-4041 Machinists 50 $16.09 $16.83 $35,010 5.2 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 100 $14.03 $15.22 $31,650 5.5 %
51-5011 Bindery Workers (8) $15.68 $15.41 $32,040 3.9 %
51-5021 Job Printers (8) $14.63 $15.16 $31,530 8.9 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 100 $16.47 $16.70 $34,740 2.0 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 190 $9.15 $9.24 $19,210 5.8 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 50 $10.45 $10.12 $21,040 6.0 %
51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (8) $9.07 $9.76 $20,300 7.2 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 90 $17.47 $17.79 $37,000 3.3 %
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 30 $12.89 $13.27 $27,590 9.9 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators (8) $16.90 $17.02 $35,400 2.6 %
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $12.91 $13.82 $28,730 11.3 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 160 $14.74 $15.08 $31,360 2.8 %
51-9082 Medical Appliance Technicians (8) $13.87 $20.65 $42,950 12.5 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 100 $12.87 $13.37 $27,810 3.6 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 40 $15.14 $16.98 $35,310 12.7 %
51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 40 $8.62 $9.02 $18,760 5.5 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 50 $10.87 $13.52 $28,120 10.5 %
 
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 3,740 $11.40 $12.61 $26,230 2.9 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 60 $17.92 $20.46 $42,560 7.6 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 90 $26.44 $28.40 $59,070 6.6 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 420 $10.68 $10.51 $21,870 3.2 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 230 $13.18 $14.42 $30,000 10.7 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 560 $13.51 $14.26 $29,660 3.6 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 660 $13.46 $13.65 $28,390 4.6 %
53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 110 $8.73 $8.77 $18,250 3.9 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators (8) $20.19 $19.92 $41,440 5.0 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 70 $15.53 $16.32 $33,950 7.3 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 100 $11.09 $11.46 $23,840 1.8 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 200 $6.93 $7.45 $15,500 6.1 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 480 $10.00 $10.44 $21,720 1.9 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 340 $9.19 $9.04 $18,800 2.7 %

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