May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Southern Texas 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 Southern Texas 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).

Links to OES estimates for other areas and States

Major Occupational Groups in Southern Texas 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 78,840 $9.52 $13.00 $27,050 1.9 %
 
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 2,800 $25.88 $28.99 $60,300 2.4 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 70 $40.96 $42.57 $88,550 5.9 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,110 $23.81 $29.83 $62,040 4.3 %
11-1031 Legislators 90 (4) (4) $16,970 16.0 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 120 $34.06 $35.44 $73,710 6.0 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 80 $32.46 $41.01 $85,310 6.1 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 30 $24.31 $28.70 $59,690 9.9 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 70 $25.89 $26.46 $55,040 10.4 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 40 $14.88 $19.26 $40,070 3.0 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 340 (4) (4) $63,470 2.0 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 50 $20.04 $23.00 $47,840 13.1 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 160 $19.45 $19.31 $40,170 3.6 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 80 $33.56 $34.24 $71,220 3.2 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 60 $24.92 $24.50 $50,950 1.1 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 90 $11.43 $13.64 $28,380 10.6 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 70 $18.25 $21.27 $44,230 8.2 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 120 $40.35 $38.96 $81,040 1.3 %
 
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 2,020 $22.31 $22.30 $46,390 4.0 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 80 $21.37 $22.60 $47,000 5.0 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (8) $20.68 $23.40 $48,680 14.8 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 610 $26.47 $25.35 $52,720 1.9 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 30 $17.12 $17.13 $35,640 5.4 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 40 $20.37 $20.16 $41,920 3.1 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 320 $23.82 $25.00 $51,990 2.1 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 270 $20.56 $22.29 $46,360 6.4 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 200 $10.57 $11.62 $24,170 14.9 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 170 $24.14 $24.58 $51,130 11.0 %
 
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 360 $17.80 $20.02 $41,650 4.3 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 60 $20.21 $25.16 $52,340 9.3 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 140 $12.36 $14.09 $29,300 5.5 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 50 $17.77 $19.57 $40,700 3.9 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 480 $15.56 $19.78 $41,150 11.1 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 40 $24.25 $25.13 $52,260 4.4 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 230 $12.20 $12.98 $27,010 3.5 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 30 $11.74 $13.69 $28,470 10.5 %
 
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 350 $23.92 $24.11 $50,140 3.6 %
19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 40 $25.85 $25.40 $52,830 1.4 %
 
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 1,120 $15.38 $16.43 $34,180 4.1 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 220 $25.11 $24.68 $51,340 1.8 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 30 $13.22 $13.26 $27,590 6.9 %
21-1019 Counselors, All Other 100 $26.49 $26.34 $54,790 1.8 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 160 $15.42 $16.94 $35,240 4.5 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 110 $12.79 $12.82 $26,670 17.0 %
21-1091 Health Educators 60 $10.95 $12.36 $25,710 3.5 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (8) $15.55 $13.74 $28,580 3.0 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 180 $7.64 $8.25 $17,170 1.9 %
 
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 230 $16.59 $21.02 $43,730 7.6 %
23-1011 Lawyers 60 $34.35 $35.00 $72,810 7.2 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 50 $16.16 $19.02 $39,570 17.0 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (8) $11.25 $13.12 $27,280 6.1 %
 
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 9,760 $17.34 $17.08 $35,530 1.8 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $46,120 16.1 %
25-1041 Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $61,830 2.2 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 40 $17.73 $19.37 $40,290 12.9 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 320 $13.43 $14.72 $30,620 2.3 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 160 (4) (4) $39,900 1.4 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 2,380 (4) (4) $41,110 2.0 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,100 (4) (4) $43,680 1.3 %
25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 30 (4) (4) $41,740 2.1 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,470 (4) (4) $44,620 1.4 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 170 (4) (4) $44,540 1.1 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 150 (4) (4) $43,420 1.4 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 80 (4) (4) $41,980 1.4 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 100 (4) (4) $44,160 2.0 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors (8) $13.52 $14.43 $30,010 2.0 %
25-4021 Librarians 120 $23.71 $22.84 $47,510 2.0 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 90 $10.11 $10.90 $22,670 4.4 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 120 $26.31 $26.88 $55,900 3.4 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,850 (4) (4) $16,400 1.7 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 300 $13.62 $15.72 $32,700 8.3 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 60 (4) (4) $42,710 22.2 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 50 $17.73 $20.82 $43,300 4.3 %
 
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 3,070 $18.53 $21.96 $45,680 3.3 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 60 $53.77 $54.90 $114,190 7.3 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 60 $41.92 $40.30 $83,810 4.3 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 800 $24.93 $26.01 $54,090 2.8 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 60 (8) (8) (8) (8)
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 110 $21.69 $24.10 $50,130 2.2 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 60 $20.09 $20.21 $42,040 3.7 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 70 $10.98 $11.83 $24,600 4.0 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 70 $21.42 $21.74 $45,220 2.7 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 250 $9.41 $10.66 $22,170 4.8 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 170 $11.14 $11.39 $23,700 2.7 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 80 $20.27 $18.74 $38,970 5.0 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 810 $15.10 $15.21 $31,650 3.5 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 110 $9.66 $10.25 $21,320 4.9 %
 
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 1,490 $7.71 $8.56 $17,810 5.2 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides (8) $6.58 $7.56 $15,730 12.2 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 550 $7.80 $7.79 $16,200 2.2 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 80 $9.69 $10.07 $20,950 4.5 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 210 $8.61 $9.26 $19,270 3.9 %
 
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 4,350 $20.32 $20.76 $43,170 3.3 %
33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 60 $16.60 $18.45 $38,370 12.0 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 250 $33.84 $32.35 $67,280 2.8 %
33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers (8) $14.54 $23.38 $48,630 11.0 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 330 $20.73 $21.71 $45,150 10.3 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 980 $12.46 $12.31 $25,600 6.9 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 1,490 $27.26 $26.52 $55,160 1.6 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 660 $20.29 $21.68 $45,090 7.3 %
33-9032 Security Guards 270 $8.87 $9.63 $20,020 2.1 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 30 (8) (8) (8) (8)
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 90 $12.51 $15.49 $32,210 1.7 %
 
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 5,990 $6.62 $7.11 $14,790 1.5 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 640 $9.82 $10.25 $21,330 2.6 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 180 $6.72 $6.94 $14,430 4.6 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 470 $6.92 $7.17 $14,900 2.7 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 380 $7.10 $7.67 $15,950 7.0 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (8) $6.30 $6.28 $13,060 6.4 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 250 $6.45 $6.50 $13,520 3.4 %
35-3011 Bartenders 110 $6.41 $6.65 $13,840 4.9 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,570 $6.44 $6.58 $13,690 2.2 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (8) $6.20 $6.11 $12,710 4.9 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 840 $6.34 $6.39 $13,290 3.3 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (8) $6.45 $6.49 $13,500 5.7 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 150 $6.43 $6.46 $13,430 3.4 %
 
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 2,560 $7.29 $7.90 $16,430 1.5 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 90 $10.81 $12.33 $25,650 5.4 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 40 $13.63 $14.33 $29,800 3.5 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,370 $7.40 $7.81 $16,240 1.7 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 600 $6.41 $6.44 $13,400 2.4 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 420 $8.04 $8.48 $17,640 2.7 %
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 40 $10.13 $10.17 $21,150 2.0 %
 
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 8,360 $6.42 $6.59 $13,710 2.4 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers (8) $12.67 $13.06 $27,170 6.4 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 70 $6.79 $8.81 $18,330 18.5 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 60 $6.89 $7.85 $16,330 7.3 %
39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts 30 $8.54 $9.24 $19,220 5.9 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 450 $6.36 $6.47 $13,460 5.8 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 7,360 $6.38 $6.34 $13,190 2.7 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 110 $10.69 $12.63 $26,270 7.3 %
 
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 7,880 $7.37 $10.38 $21,590 4.4 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 780 $12.25 $13.83 $28,780 2.8 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 50 $24.57 $28.52 $59,310 18.5 %
41-2011 Cashiers 3,120 $6.66 $6.91 $14,360 1.6 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 250 $6.95 $8.15 $16,960 8.5 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 210 $7.47 $8.32 $17,300 7.2 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,580 $7.37 $8.51 $17,690 3.8 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 30 $8.29 $11.24 $23,380 13.6 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 120 $17.23 $21.52 $44,760 17.0 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 150 $21.42 $21.96 $45,670 13.2 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (8) $33.36 $36.29 $75,480 6.3 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 350 $26.94 $32.40 $67,390 16.5 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 40 $8.29 $9.10 $18,930 12.5 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other (8) $8.54 $12.41 $25,810 23.9 %
 
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 11,540 $9.79 $10.80 $22,460 1.3 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 730 $13.29 $15.14 $31,490 3.3 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 60 $7.66 $8.47 $17,620 6.6 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 260 $8.48 $8.67 $18,030 3.0 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 210 $9.57 $10.40 $21,640 3.2 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 870 $10.76 $11.70 $24,340 2.5 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 100 $11.43 $11.46 $23,830 3.1 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 40 $13.69 $14.07 $29,260 4.8 %
43-3071 Tellers 410 $9.03 $9.21 $19,150 5.3 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 80 $13.51 $14.22 $29,580 5.2 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 850 $9.15 $10.12 $21,050 4.2 %
43-4071 File Clerks 80 $11.10 $11.23 $23,350 5.8 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 240 $6.65 $6.76 $14,060 3.0 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 270 $13.67 $13.45 $27,970 6.2 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 80 $7.98 $8.53 $17,730 4.8 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 60 $12.90 $12.15 $25,270 8.5 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 70 $10.76 $10.98 $22,840 5.5 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 60 $9.60 $10.26 $21,350 5.2 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 30 $13.57 $14.95 $31,100 3.9 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 580 $7.90 $8.19 $17,040 2.4 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 190 $13.71 $14.00 $29,110 1.1 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 110 $12.28 $12.84 $26,700 6.7 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 110 $8.53 $10.82 $22,520 7.6 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 60 $10.04 $10.78 $22,410 3.4 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 60 $21.78 $21.50 $44,710 1.5 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 110 $21.37 $20.68 $43,020 1.8 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 70 $11.57 $13.98 $29,070 1.1 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 70 $15.95 $15.12 $31,440 4.5 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 290 $8.80 $9.61 $19,980 3.2 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 610 $7.93 $8.75 $18,200 2.8 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 480 $14.02 $15.08 $31,370 3.8 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 60 $10.12 $10.56 $21,970 5.9 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,880 $9.87 $10.27 $21,350 2.3 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 70 $8.96 $9.66 $20,090 3.5 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists (8) $11.17 $11.35 $23,610 5.7 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (8) $12.17 $11.78 $24,490 15.1 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,700 $8.45 $8.84 $18,390 1.7 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 40 $10.94 $12.92 $26,880 6.4 %
 
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 1,080 $6.49 $6.96 $14,470 4.8 %
45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 80 $7.13 $7.71 $16,050 6.0 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 520 $6.43 $6.74 $14,010 7.2 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 80 $6.88 $7.58 $15,770 5.1 %
 
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 3,440 $10.87 $12.34 $25,670 3.2 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 240 $15.92 $17.78 $36,980 5.5 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 60 $10.58 $11.19 $23,270 8.9 %
47-2031 Carpenters 100 $13.80 $14.28 $29,690 5.5 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 40 $9.04 $9.73 $20,230 10.5 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 680 $8.14 $8.39 $17,450 3.2 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 70 $9.81 $11.62 $24,160 13.5 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 410 $9.22 $10.58 $22,020 3.7 %
47-2111 Electricians 110 $13.18 $13.77 $28,640 4.3 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 60 $17.18 $17.56 $36,530 4.2 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 210 $15.33 $15.10 $31,400 5.3 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 60 $8.64 $8.91 $18,520 10.2 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (8) $9.88 $10.05 $20,900 8.5 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 100 $17.25 $17.97 $37,370 3.1 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers (8) $12.73 $13.67 $28,420 9.7 %
47-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining 130 $19.36 $20.41 $42,450 6.1 %
47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 440 $10.23 $11.03 $22,940 12.0 %
47-5081 Helpers--Extraction Workers 90 $10.68 $10.75 $22,360 5.2 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 3,120 $11.87 $13.54 $28,170 4.1 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 210 $20.09 $19.35 $40,240 4.8 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 70 $11.92 $12.06 $25,090 3.6 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 60 $23.34 $21.84 $45,420 10.0 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 40 $22.02 $21.91 $45,580 4.8 %
49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 440 $20.10 $19.73 $41,050 3.2 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 60 $8.43 $8.90 $18,510 4.8 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 420 $9.85 $11.04 $22,970 4.4 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 90 $10.55 $11.12 $23,120 3.7 %
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 80 $9.08 $9.35 $19,440 9.9 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 50 $12.21 $13.76 $28,630 4.9 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 110 $10.10 $12.87 $26,770 20.2 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 60 $13.72 $13.79 $28,690 4.9 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 40 $16.50 $16.14 $33,580 4.7 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 900 $8.84 $10.08 $20,970 2.4 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 140 $16.03 $15.15 $31,510 6.3 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 110 $16.26 $18.13 $37,710 7.2 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 70 $12.06 $12.76 $26,540 7.9 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations (8) $9.77 $11.50 $23,930 2.4 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 210 $18.38 $20.12 $41,840 2.9 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 50 $7.37 $8.79 $18,290 16.3 %
51-3011 Bakers 50 $7.82 $11.01 $22,910 19.7 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 160 $8.81 $9.46 $19,670 4.2 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 90 $6.49 $6.73 $13,990 4.6 %
51-4041 Machinists 50 $12.71 $12.82 $26,670 19.4 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 240 $11.88 $13.73 $28,570 5.9 %
51-4193 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $8.62 $9.27 $19,280 5.2 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 130 $6.55 $6.80 $14,140 4.9 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (8) $8.21 $8.00 $16,640 5.9 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators (8) $8.74 $9.30 $19,340 6.3 %
51-6093 Upholsterers (8) $8.28 $9.50 $19,750 22.7 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 150 $10.91 $11.74 $24,420 9.2 %
51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers 60 $17.39 $17.69 $36,800 7.2 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) $9.73 $9.65 $20,070 5.7 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 170 $15.49 $16.24 $33,780 7.5 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 240 $12.12 $11.51 $23,940 5.7 %
 
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 4,600 $8.91 $10.16 $21,130 2.8 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 90 $13.64 $15.70 $32,660 3.4 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 70 $15.29 $17.11 $35,590 6.4 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 590 $8.63 $8.76 $18,220 2.3 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 190 $8.25 $8.67 $18,030 11.0 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,050 $12.74 $13.20 $27,450 4.8 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 340 $7.89 $10.05 $20,910 7.6 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 80 $8.15 $8.09 $16,820 3.2 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 110 $7.56 $7.66 $15,940 5.9 %
53-6099 Transportation Workers, All Other 180 $15.86 $14.16 $29,450 3.7 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 30 $10.96 $11.59 $24,110 4.4 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 230 $7.56 $8.07 $16,790 4.8 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 80 $6.85 $7.65 $15,910 5.8 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,050 $7.03 $7.60 $15,820 2.5 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers (8) $6.65 $7.25 $15,080 15.6 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 200 $7.16 $7.42 $15,420 3.3 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 100 $8.06 $8.74 $18,190 6.8 %

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.

(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