May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Southwest Mississippi 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 Southwest Mississippi 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 Southwest Mississippi 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 104,090 $10.90 $13.81 $28,720 2.0 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 4,300 $25.70 $29.95 $62,300 2.1 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 330 $45.92 $54.06 $112,440 4.8 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,190 $26.71 $31.80 $66,140 2.5 %
11-1031 Legislators 210 (4) (4) $26,130 5.0 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 40 $16.96 $22.35 $46,480 6.8 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 120 $32.20 $34.93 $72,650 6.0 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 180 $20.33 $21.31 $44,330 5.7 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 40 $27.05 $29.10 $60,540 5.5 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 220 $29.65 $32.87 $68,360 6.2 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 40 $23.80 $25.21 $52,440 3.8 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 130 $36.09 $40.38 $83,990 6.2 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 40 $26.55 $27.58 $57,360 7.2 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 60 $27.11 $27.92 $58,070 4.0 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 330 $23.68 $25.14 $52,280 4.4 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 80 $14.93 $17.52 $36,440 8.3 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 240 (4) (4) $61,140 1.6 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 90 $42.08 $41.72 $86,790 5.6 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 190 $16.71 $17.13 $35,640 2.8 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 150 $19.23 $26.23 $54,560 29.3 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 180 $28.76 $32.97 $68,580 7.6 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 60 $26.82 $26.22 $54,540 1.1 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (8) $13.10 $16.57 $34,470 12.8 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 100 $17.50 $18.15 $37,750 3.8 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 1,770 $20.02 $21.46 $44,630 4.5 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 50 $15.18 $17.62 $36,640 7.9 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 170 $21.43 $22.94 $47,720 5.0 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 70 $29.05 $28.70 $59,700 2.6 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 100 $16.05 $18.71 $38,920 6.5 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 80 $21.89 $23.76 $49,420 3.3 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 120 $14.64 $15.49 $32,210 4.6 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 60 $17.66 $18.18 $37,810 4.8 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 30 $29.99 $29.31 $60,970 2.1 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 60 $28.78 $30.24 $62,890 4.3 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 200 $18.90 $22.10 $45,980 6.3 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 320 $21.63 $23.64 $49,170 3.9 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 80 $13.64 $16.18 $33,650 13.2 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 40 $26.72 $26.15 $54,400 3.1 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 120 $24.41 $23.63 $49,150 4.4 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 80 $12.99 $16.01 $33,300 2.7 %
 
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 600 $24.41 $25.95 $53,980 7.5 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 50 $26.03 $27.59 $57,380 7.4 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 170 $13.42 $15.57 $32,390 6.0 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 90 $23.98 $25.31 $52,650 10.0 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 60 $24.14 $25.39 $52,820 6.5 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 50 $33.42 $31.96 $66,480 6.5 %
 
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 1,610 $27.41 $28.43 $59,120 6.7 %
17-1022 Surveyors 110 $11.35 $13.13 $27,310 9.3 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 420 $40.78 $40.73 $84,720 1.8 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 40 $31.50 $31.98 $66,520 2.4 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 30 $35.24 $34.67 $72,110 8.1 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 70 $30.25 $29.68 $61,730 4.0 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 100 $29.44 $30.34 $63,110 2.7 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 50 $35.49 $33.82 $70,340 9.7 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 30 $15.99 $17.58 $36,560 2.8 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 80 $17.13 $16.86 $35,080 2.3 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 140 $14.01 $14.07 $29,260 2.6 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 90 $26.28 $25.18 $52,370 4.2 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 60 $7.14 $11.56 $24,040 5.7 %
 
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 860 $23.97 $26.68 $55,490 6.2 %
19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 80 $36.35 $37.74 $78,500 2.0 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 80 $18.88 $24.12 $50,180 1.6 %
19-1032 Foresters (8) $22.98 $24.35 $50,650 6.9 %
19-2031 Chemists 30 $26.73 $28.87 $60,050 6.4 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 70 $20.81 $22.75 $47,320 9.4 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 40 $40.44 $39.78 $82,740 2.4 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 40 $20.68 $20.49 $42,620 2.3 %
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 60 $17.13 $17.80 $37,020 2.1 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 910 $13.15 $14.69 $30,550 3.8 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 100 $11.63 $12.25 $25,480 2.7 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 140 $22.51 $21.83 $45,400 3.4 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 220 $13.90 $14.10 $29,340 1.9 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 70 $16.73 $18.47 $38,420 9.3 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 30 $16.35 $19.17 $39,880 12.5 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (8) $8.54 $8.61 $17,920 4.6 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 190 $9.51 $10.44 $21,710 6.4 %
 
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 280 $13.43 $18.09 $37,620 9.3 %
23-1011 Lawyers 90 $21.26 $25.78 $53,630 7.8 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 40 $15.39 $20.08 $41,760 5.3 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants (8) $10.84 $11.71 $24,350 7.2 %
 
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 7,400 $15.81 $15.16 $31,530 2.3 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 320 $12.21 $11.73 $24,390 9.0 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 370 (4) (4) $24,980 6.9 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,720 (4) (4) $37,410 1.9 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 690 (4) (4) $37,180 1.6 %
25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 40 (4) (4) $39,980 2.2 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,070 (4) (4) $38,330 1.7 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 150 (4) (4) $41,600 1.4 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 260 (4) (4) $40,300 1.9 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 100 (4) (4) $38,770 2.1 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 100 (4) (4) $42,040 1.5 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 60 $18.23 $15.64 $32,540 11.4 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 260 (4) (4) $20,800 10.9 %
25-4021 Librarians 140 $21.27 $21.28 $44,260 5.1 %
25-4031 Library Technicians (8) $11.06 $11.10 $23,090 4.0 %
25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors 30 $11.13 $10.77 $22,410 9.4 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 50 $29.58 $27.19 $56,550 5.7 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,660 (4) (4) $14,370 2.2 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 610 $12.27 $14.09 $29,310 5.4 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 70 $8.27 $8.90 $18,520 9.8 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 60 $16.59 $18.50 $38,490 11.6 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 100 (4) (4) $33,850 7.4 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 70 $6.69 $7.04 $14,650 7.9 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 40 $12.89 $12.57 $26,140 8.2 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 70 $17.51 $19.31 $40,160 6.9 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors (8) $13.42 $14.95 $31,090 3.7 %
 
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 6,040 $19.74 $23.41 $48,700 3.3 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 60 $16.62 $17.88 $37,200 6.6 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 200 $42.38 $44.13 $91,800 14.0 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (8) (5) $77.14 $160,450 9.4 %
29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists (8) (5) (5) (5) 12.4 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,170 $22.73 $23.19 $48,230 1.4 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 80 $31.04 $32.61 $67,830 3.7 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 150 $33.68 $33.62 $69,940 2.9 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 110 $19.23 $19.42 $40,400 2.0 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 90 $22.55 $25.36 $52,750 2.6 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 50 $31.38 $32.56 $67,720 8.1 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 100 $21.55 $21.54 $44,810 2.2 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 200 $15.29 $15.50 $32,230 2.4 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 170 $19.42 $20.21 $42,050 3.8 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 180 $12.04 $12.93 $26,890 3.0 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 270 $10.60 $10.99 $22,860 4.6 %
29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 40 $15.56 $15.69 $32,630 2.8 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 40 $13.76 $14.15 $29,430 2.8 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (8) $6.96 $7.92 $16,480 14.0 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,190 $14.43 $14.48 $30,120 1.9 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 240 $10.33 $11.92 $24,800 4.7 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 70 $12.13 $13.53 $28,130 10.4 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 40 $23.40 $24.13 $50,200 3.6 %
 
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 3,210 $8.29 $8.85 $18,410 2.3 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 430 $8.12 $8.16 $16,970 4.1 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 2,080 $8.03 $8.08 $16,810 1.4 %
31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 40 $7.96 $7.76 $16,140 3.6 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 40 $19.91 $19.72 $41,020 3.8 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 50 $8.30 $8.41 $17,490 4.3 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 240 $10.82 $12.13 $25,240 13.0 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 90 $10.81 $10.70 $22,260 9.0 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 80 $11.85 $11.73 $24,400 1.9 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides (8) $8.03 $7.84 $16,310 5.2 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 3,080 $10.61 $11.89 $24,730 4.8 %
33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 50 $24.59 $22.44 $46,680 6.9 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 70 $16.53 $19.16 $39,850 2.5 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 40 $13.20 $16.24 $33,770 9.1 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 250 $11.58 $11.56 $24,040 4.0 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 590 $12.90 $14.78 $30,740 8.6 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 50 $16.24 $17.11 $35,600 4.0 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 620 $11.96 $11.93 $24,810 3.0 %
33-9031 Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators 40 $14.92 $15.86 $32,990 8.3 %
33-9032 Security Guards 1,140 $8.73 $9.07 $18,860 2.8 %
33-9091 Crossing Guards 40 $7.12 $9.44 $19,620 6.9 %
 
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 8,440 $6.69 $7.43 $15,450 1.7 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 80 $16.22 $16.89 $35,140 12.1 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 740 $10.75 $11.60 $24,120 3.3 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 1,300 $6.36 $6.45 $13,420 2.3 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 940 $6.96 $7.93 $16,490 4.9 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 370 $8.15 $8.17 $17,000 3.0 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (8) $7.36 $7.28 $15,140 7.4 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 1,080 $6.49 $6.82 $14,190 2.7 %
35-3011 Bartenders 120 $6.65 $7.29 $15,170 4.3 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,390 $6.41 $6.67 $13,880 2.5 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 230 $6.51 $6.66 $13,860 3.1 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,230 $6.40 $6.61 $13,740 3.3 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 180 $6.47 $6.52 $13,560 5.2 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 190 $6.60 $6.72 $13,980 3.0 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 220 $6.85 $7.04 $14,640 2.6 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 90 $7.41 $7.22 $15,020 3.0 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 3,240 $7.12 $7.81 $16,250 1.9 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 80 $10.54 $11.98 $24,910 5.4 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 50 $18.01 $17.45 $36,290 5.1 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,420 $7.13 $7.71 $16,040 2.4 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,050 $6.54 $6.82 $14,190 2.2 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 80 $8.97 $10.00 $20,800 11.1 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 500 $7.83 $8.02 $16,690 3.8 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 2,070 $7.03 $8.63 $17,950 2.6 %
39-1011 Gaming Supervisors 90 $19.26 $19.33 $40,210 3.0 %
39-1012 Slot Key Persons (8) $10.59 $11.88 $24,710 7.6 %
39-3011 Gaming Dealers 550 $6.75 $7.85 $16,330 13.4 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 60 $8.33 $9.52 $19,800 7.1 %
39-4021 Funeral Attendants 50 $9.54 $10.49 $21,820 19.4 %
39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts 80 $6.66 $8.13 $16,910 4.3 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 510 $6.58 $6.68 $13,900 3.2 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides (8) $6.28 $6.71 $13,950 8.3 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 50 $10.84 $11.38 $23,670 11.9 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 130 $9.62 $10.49 $21,820 6.7 %
 
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 10,450 $8.40 $10.63 $22,110 2.1 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,170 $13.30 $14.86 $30,900 3.4 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 130 $21.00 $21.99 $45,740 7.0 %
41-2011 Cashiers 4,270 $6.86 $7.15 $14,870 1.7 %
41-2012 Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers 120 $10.46 $10.83 $22,520 4.3 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 130 $8.39 $9.22 $19,170 8.9 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 240 $10.75 $12.48 $25,960 6.7 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,100 $8.45 $9.57 $19,900 2.7 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 90 $13.85 $15.51 $32,270 7.7 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 140 $17.23 $23.43 $48,740 26.1 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 60 $25.24 $27.83 $57,890 20.6 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 860 $17.83 $18.73 $38,960 4.5 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents (8) $19.97 $20.03 $41,670 10.3 %
 
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 15,510 $10.50 $11.76 $24,460 1.2 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,210 $17.09 $18.84 $39,180 2.8 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 150 $8.12 $8.22 $17,100 2.6 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 290 $10.18 $10.29 $21,400 3.9 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 350 $10.99 $11.76 $24,460 2.3 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,490 $12.65 $13.47 $28,020 2.5 %
43-3041 Gaming Cage Workers (8) $10.27 $10.78 $22,420 4.1 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 170 $12.80 $13.13 $27,310 3.1 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 90 $12.08 $13.31 $27,690 6.8 %
43-3071 Tellers 790 $9.99 $9.90 $20,600 2.3 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 150 $10.81 $12.15 $25,260 1.9 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 780 $10.00 $10.52 $21,870 2.1 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 160 $11.38 $11.92 $24,790 3.7 %
43-4071 File Clerks 110 $8.57 $8.69 $18,070 3.1 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 410 $7.34 $7.35 $15,300 4.2 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 130 $10.35 $10.48 $21,790 2.7 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical (8) $8.33 $8.37 $17,420 2.9 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 80 $11.63 $13.17 $27,390 12.2 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 60 $11.52 $11.84 $24,640 6.7 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 70 $8.83 $9.75 $20,270 3.7 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 80 $14.20 $14.48 $30,110 2.3 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 790 $9.46 $9.35 $19,440 2.6 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 200 $14.34 $14.91 $31,000 5.2 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 40 $8.57 $8.84 $18,390 9.7 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 80 $11.14 $10.73 $22,310 3.7 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 220 $10.55 $11.62 $24,160 4.1 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 70 $10.06 $9.76 $20,310 8.0 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 60 $21.60 $21.22 $44,130 1.6 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 370 $20.91 $21.16 $44,000 0.9 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 50 $15.02 $15.30 $31,820 1.4 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 100 $13.25 $14.09 $29,310 3.5 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 620 $10.92 $11.76 $24,460 3.4 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,400 $8.12 $9.01 $18,730 3.6 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 400 $14.18 $15.14 $31,480 5.4 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 250 $11.34 $15.65 $32,560 20.3 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 2,090 $10.28 $10.81 $22,470 1.9 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 40 $13.07 $12.78 $26,590 7.1 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 170 $10.34 $10.27 $21,350 5.4 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 50 $10.66 $11.34 $23,590 2.1 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,330 $8.03 $8.36 $17,390 1.5 %
 
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 850 $14.69 $15.50 $32,250 4.9 %
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 100 $27.17 $25.80 $53,660 8.4 %
45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors 50 $17.15 $16.95 $35,250 2.0 %
45-4021 Fallers (8) $14.62 $15.31 $31,850 8.1 %
45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators 440 $14.62 $14.20 $29,530 3.7 %
45-4023 Log Graders and Scalers 80 $17.57 $17.26 $35,910 9.8 %
 
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 6,700 $12.52 $13.68 $28,460 2.0 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 560 $22.90 $22.91 $47,660 5.3 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 50 $11.94 $12.53 $26,050 15.2 %
47-2031 Carpenters 640 $13.17 $12.97 $26,970 2.6 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 170 $12.22 $12.65 $26,300 4.7 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,300 $10.02 $10.14 $21,090 3.0 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 140 $11.61 $11.53 $23,970 2.9 %
47-2072 Pile-Driver Operators (8) $26.11 $22.44 $46,680 14.6 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 600 $12.88 $14.24 $29,620 5.6 %
47-2111 Electricians 410 $16.32 $18.53 $38,540 6.9 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 160 $12.07 $11.96 $24,880 2.6 %
47-2151 Pipelayers 170 $9.45 $10.39 $21,610 3.9 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 270 $14.73 $17.00 $35,370 6.4 %
47-2181 Roofers (8) $9.20 $9.87 $20,530 6.4 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers (8) $16.38 $16.55 $34,430 11.5 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 100 $9.74 $9.68 $20,140 2.8 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (8) $10.08 $9.76 $20,300 11.0 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors (8) $12.05 $14.98 $31,160 13.5 %
47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (8) $16.59 $16.54 $34,400 4.5 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 400 $9.22 $9.58 $19,930 1.6 %
47-5011 Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas 100 $13.93 $14.18 $29,500 3.9 %
47-5012 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 90 $16.24 $16.06 $33,410 3.6 %
47-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining (8) $17.28 $17.07 $35,510 4.3 %
47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 200 $11.26 $11.72 $24,370 5.8 %
47-5081 Helpers--Extraction Workers 30 $9.49 $9.24 $19,220 5.1 %
 
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 4,780 $14.11 $15.42 $32,080 2.1 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 450 $21.01 $22.25 $46,280 2.5 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers (8) $13.43 $14.33 $29,810 8.1 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 180 $25.77 $25.03 $52,070 3.9 %
49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (8) $9.52 $10.17 $21,150 6.1 %
49-2095 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay (8) $26.58 $26.41 $54,920 4.6 %
49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 40 $9.31 $10.61 $22,070 18.8 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 180 $11.82 $13.19 $27,430 12.9 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 630 $13.75 $14.39 $29,920 5.0 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 200 $13.26 $14.04 $29,200 3.7 %
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 70 $12.73 $13.52 $28,110 11.8 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (8) $16.46 $16.68 $34,690 3.0 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (8) $10.91 $10.38 $21,590 10.8 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 70 $10.43 $12.33 $25,650 9.3 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 100 $12.35 $13.00 $27,030 8.3 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 190 $16.07 $15.97 $33,220 2.3 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,070 $11.13 $12.36 $25,710 2.6 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 210 $15.53 $17.09 $35,540 3.9 %
49-9044 Millwrights 180 $17.41 $20.79 $43,250 11.9 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 260 $19.20 $18.98 $39,470 2.7 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 110 $12.72 $12.93 $26,890 3.9 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 220 $10.34 $10.41 $21,650 3.4 %
 
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 11,240 $10.33 $12.22 $25,430 3.9 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 790 $17.98 $20.64 $42,930 3.0 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 1,350 $11.78 $14.48 $30,130 14.6 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 230 $11.13 $11.70 $24,340 3.6 %
51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic (8) $11.82 $11.77 $24,480 4.0 %
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $9.61 $9.45 $19,660 3.5 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 310 $7.64 $8.43 $17,540 4.9 %
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $11.00 $11.08 $23,050 5.7 %
51-4041 Machinists 150 $13.64 $14.32 $29,790 2.9 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 770 $14.71 $14.67 $30,520 3.4 %
51-4194 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 60 $14.56 $14.53 $30,230 2.8 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 60 $11.51 $11.86 $24,670 6.5 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 170 $6.83 $7.15 $14,870 4.5 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 80 $6.38 $6.42 $13,340 3.8 %
51-6091 Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers (8) $11.86 $11.89 $24,720 3.8 %
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 320 $11.73 $12.01 $24,980 3.8 %
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 330 $10.59 $11.26 $23,410 4.3 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 110 $22.01 $19.98 $41,550 4.2 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 170 $13.38 $14.13 $29,380 4.6 %
51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers 70 $19.58 $19.69 $40,960 4.8 %
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 80 $10.34 $12.81 $26,640 20.1 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 120 $12.22 $13.22 $27,500 3.0 %
51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 40 $6.92 $7.57 $15,750 5.0 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $12.44 $13.63 $28,350 7.8 %
51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 80 $12.93 $14.04 $29,200 3.2 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 400 $11.85 $12.54 $26,090 3.3 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 50 $12.61 $12.80 $26,630 4.5 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 50 $14.72 $15.57 $32,390 10.0 %
51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 40 $13.92 $17.45 $36,300 16.0 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 750 $8.06 $8.68 $18,060 3.8 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 40 $17.95 $19.59 $40,750 14.4 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 10,150 $10.71 $12.32 $25,630 2.8 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 240 $18.69 $19.45 $40,460 3.8 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 260 $19.04 $20.53 $42,690 6.1 %
53-3011 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 100 $6.74 $7.60 $15,810 5.5 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 200 $6.42 $7.17 $14,910 8.3 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 370 $6.92 $7.77 $16,160 4.6 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 420 $10.38 $11.59 $24,100 7.5 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 2,600 $14.69 $15.16 $31,530 4.1 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 680 $9.77 $10.71 $22,280 9.9 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 40 $7.95 $8.21 $17,090 3.7 %
53-5011 Sailors and Marine Oilers 120 $15.62 $14.11 $29,350 6.1 %
53-5021 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (8) $28.39 $27.57 $57,350 3.9 %
53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants (8) $7.24 $7.98 $16,600 3.5 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 60 $8.93 $9.01 $18,740 7.6 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 80 $11.25 $14.18 $29,500 8.2 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 100 $19.05 $18.39 $38,250 4.0 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 170 $12.72 $12.60 $26,200 2.9 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 750 $10.47 $11.04 $22,970 2.3 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 220 $8.66 $8.59 $17,870 4.2 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,150 $8.29 $9.10 $18,930 4.6 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 480 $7.25 $8.09 $16,830 5.1 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 160 $9.92 $9.87 $20,520 4.6 %

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