May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Western Nebraska 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 Western Nebraska 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 Western Nebraska 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 79,030 $11.09 $13.47 $28,020 1.1 %
 
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 2,230 $26.45 $28.83 $59,980 3.2 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 120 $43.97 $47.73 $99,280 9.3 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 430 $30.42 $34.28 $71,300 3.7 %
11-1031 Legislators 270 (4) (4) $17,290 6.3 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 100 $35.49 $36.19 $75,270 6.3 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 40 $24.14 $29.50 $61,370 4.8 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 100 $35.97 $36.51 $75,940 6.1 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 60 $30.31 $33.51 $69,700 2.4 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 40 $32.91 $35.10 $73,020 6.4 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 40 $31.89 $47.47 $98,740 17.9 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 200 (4) (4) $67,600 2.3 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 100 $18.50 $19.56 $40,680 4.9 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors 40 $26.55 $24.79 $51,570 9.5 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 40 $13.03 $14.00 $29,130 6.7 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 120 $27.16 $28.70 $59,690 1.9 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 100 $24.42 $23.99 $49,890 0.8 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 50 $20.84 $21.33 $44,380 1.9 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 80 $16.53 $18.37 $38,210 7.8 %
 
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 1,970 $21.73 $22.89 $47,620 1.9 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 180 $22.59 $24.55 $51,060 4.5 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 40 $18.48 $21.96 $45,680 5.3 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 80 $20.22 $21.67 $45,080 2.4 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 110 $17.57 $18.57 $38,620 2.7 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 70 $21.14 $21.64 $45,000 5.2 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 30 $17.50 $19.10 $39,720 2.5 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 40 $19.62 $21.20 $44,100 2.5 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 50 $16.12 $17.13 $35,640 2.3 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 30 $26.40 $27.72 $57,660 3.3 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 210 $21.98 $23.13 $48,120 3.6 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 390 $24.75 $25.66 $53,370 2.4 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 50 $24.82 $22.79 $47,400 6.8 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 40 $19.11 $21.66 $45,060 7.7 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 410 $25.18 $24.92 $51,830 4.3 %
 
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 500 $20.77 $22.16 $46,080 4.1 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 90 $22.31 $22.99 $47,820 5.4 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 140 $15.18 $16.52 $34,350 3.7 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 50 $21.67 $24.06 $50,050 4.9 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 70 $21.81 $22.51 $46,830 3.8 %
 
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 460 $18.66 $21.52 $44,760 3.6 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 70 $25.71 $27.87 $57,970 6.5 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 60 $15.44 $16.06 $33,410 1.5 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 50 $21.82 $21.49 $44,710 3.7 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians (8) $14.79 $15.64 $32,530 3.3 %
 
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 530 $20.49 $22.67 $47,150 3.8 %
19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists (8) $20.23 $20.78 $43,230 5.9 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 50 $27.99 $27.51 $57,230 1.2 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 30 $21.59 $23.65 $49,200 1.7 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 40 $21.61 $23.11 $48,080 8.0 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 50 $25.32 $26.04 $54,170 6.3 %
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 80 $12.62 $14.07 $29,260 1.2 %
 
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 1,240 $14.29 $14.94 $31,080 3.3 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 110 $21.99 $22.88 $47,580 2.8 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 110 $16.90 $20.83 $43,320 14.7 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 70 $11.14 $12.16 $25,300 5.4 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 140 $15.52 $16.41 $34,120 2.2 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 40 $14.78 $15.09 $31,380 4.4 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 110 $17.33 $17.23 $35,830 9.6 %
21-1091 Health Educators 50 $13.98 $15.01 $31,220 3.7 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 500 $9.97 $11.12 $23,140 3.5 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 60 $15.73 $14.94 $31,070 1.5 %
 
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 290 $27.70 $29.96 $62,320 11.5 %
23-1011 Lawyers 230 $33.33 $34.72 $72,220 8.3 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (8) $11.81 $11.36 $23,630 5.8 %
 
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 5,970 $17.20 $17.36 $36,120 3.0 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 80 $17.62 $17.14 $35,650 10.5 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 100 $8.79 $9.67 $20,110 9.6 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 130 (4) (4) $38,660 3.7 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,700 (4) (4) $42,340 5.8 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 370 (4) (4) $42,200 3.5 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,060 (4) (4) $40,040 1.6 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 120 (4) (4) $44,230 3.8 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 160 (4) (4) $40,030 3.6 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 30 (4) (4) $41,730 4.8 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 80 (4) (4) $38,630 3.8 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 190 (4) (4) $23,370 4.6 %
25-4021 Librarians 110 $19.19 $18.81 $39,130 1.9 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 140 $9.48 $9.71 $20,190 2.5 %
25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors (8) $21.75 $21.83 $45,410 4.7 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 940 (4) (4) $18,220 2.8 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 80 $17.72 $18.47 $38,430 6.6 %
 
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 840 $10.44 $11.29 $23,490 3.8 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 80 $8.86 $9.27 $19,290 5.5 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 100 $8.52 $10.24 $21,300 6.5 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 180 (4) (4) $19,390 12.4 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 100 $8.87 $9.10 $18,920 7.4 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 100 $12.27 $13.28 $27,630 5.5 %
27-3041 Editors 60 $14.59 $14.77 $30,720 3.6 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 50 $9.34 $10.86 $22,590 6.0 %
 
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 4,370 $19.71 $22.79 $47,400 2.9 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 70 (8) (8) (8) (8)
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 40 $16.33 $18.84 $39,190 8.2 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 160 $41.80 $40.21 $83,630 3.2 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 60 $63.83 $68.87 $143,240 11.5 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (8) $57.19 $65.90 $137,070 15.8 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 80 $39.42 $40.18 $83,580 6.3 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,350 $23.39 $23.27 $48,400 1.8 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 70 $32.49 $32.69 $68,000 6.0 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 50 $20.55 $20.57 $42,780 2.0 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 80 $24.90 $25.52 $53,070 2.2 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 80 $25.88 $26.18 $54,460 6.0 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 130 $21.51 $21.41 $44,530 2.3 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 70 $15.33 $15.19 $31,600 3.2 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 110 $25.83 $25.98 $54,030 5.6 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 130 $20.19 $20.34 $42,300 3.2 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 70 $7.92 $9.41 $19,570 6.5 %
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians (8) $8.24 $8.83 $18,360 10.1 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 170 $11.78 $11.90 $24,750 5.1 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 50 $13.40 $13.31 $27,690 2.7 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 90 $10.43 $10.76 $22,380 9.5 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 910 $15.17 $15.13 $31,480 1.2 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 120 $12.78 $13.39 $27,850 3.7 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 90 $11.03 $11.77 $24,490 1.9 %
 
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 2,680 $9.92 $10.06 $20,930 2.0 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 440 $8.21 $8.55 $17,780 6.6 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,540 $9.75 $9.80 $20,390 1.6 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 30 $10.97 $12.01 $24,980 6.1 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 190 $11.93 $12.20 $25,380 3.8 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 150 $11.38 $11.43 $23,780 2.1 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 40 $11.76 $12.08 $25,120 3.8 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 140 $11.88 $11.57 $24,070 2.8 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 70 $7.58 $7.42 $15,440 8.5 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 1,180 $13.22 $13.98 $29,080 3.2 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 50 $25.23 $25.17 $52,350 2.1 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 50 $25.26 $24.84 $51,670 3.3 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 390 $16.53 $16.67 $34,680 2.4 %
33-9032 Security Guards 90 $12.06 $11.95 $24,860 3.2 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 260 $6.73 $6.78 $14,110 3.5 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 50 $9.49 $10.99 $22,860 3.6 %
 
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 7,590 $6.82 $7.52 $15,650 1.9 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 430 $11.14 $11.67 $24,270 3.9 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 920 $6.53 $6.67 $13,870 4.0 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 600 $8.65 $8.91 $18,540 2.1 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 510 $8.67 $8.73 $18,150 3.1 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (8) $7.25 $7.32 $15,220 6.8 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 750 $6.73 $7.11 $14,790 4.7 %
35-3011 Bartenders 510 $6.69 $7.17 $14,910 6.8 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,320 $6.49 $6.68 $13,900 2.7 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 160 $6.74 $6.85 $14,260 3.9 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,530 $6.46 $7.21 $15,000 6.3 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 90 $7.52 $7.57 $15,750 2.9 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 170 $7.15 $7.19 $14,950 4.7 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 320 $6.40 $6.42 $13,350 3.0 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 170 $6.66 $6.93 $14,410 5.5 %
 
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 3,100 $8.24 $8.88 $18,460 2.2 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 120 $12.48 $13.01 $27,060 2.5 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 40 $17.89 $18.57 $38,630 4.2 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,380 $8.71 $9.20 $19,130 1.9 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,000 $7.03 $7.21 $15,000 3.6 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 510 $8.78 $9.18 $19,090 3.5 %
 
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 1,370 $7.88 $8.53 $17,750 2.7 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (8) $6.79 $8.10 $16,850 18.1 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 320 $6.77 $7.22 $15,010 4.1 %
39-4021 Funeral Attendants 50 $9.76 $8.94 $18,590 7.8 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 220 $8.83 $9.57 $19,900 6.3 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 250 $6.68 $7.47 $15,530 10.5 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors (8) $8.46 $8.80 $18,290 4.3 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 110 $10.86 $10.82 $22,510 3.3 %
 
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 9,740 $8.91 $11.88 $24,710 3.5 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 570 $13.71 $15.56 $32,370 3.8 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 100 $21.26 $23.73 $49,360 8.2 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,800 $7.41 $7.65 $15,900 1.6 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 250 $6.85 $7.82 $16,270 8.4 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 430 $12.52 $12.63 $26,280 4.6 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,450 $8.58 $10.84 $22,550 8.1 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 110 $15.78 $16.41 $34,120 5.0 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 350 (8) (8) (8) (8)
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 120 (8) (8) (8) (8)
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 110 $15.60 $17.11 $35,580 7.7 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 120 $28.82 $26.06 $54,210 10.4 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 810 $21.34 $21.95 $45,650 5.0 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 410 $7.95 $8.02 $16,690 2.0 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 30 (8) (8) (8) (8)
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 14,410 $10.68 $11.40 $23,700 1.1 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 520 $16.11 $17.05 $35,460 2.6 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 60 $9.16 $9.19 $19,120 4.5 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 140 $12.03 $12.24 $25,470 5.8 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 310 $11.71 $12.10 $25,170 2.3 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,010 $10.92 $11.45 $23,820 2.3 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 110 $12.57 $12.97 $26,980 2.1 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 60 $10.81 $12.05 $25,070 8.3 %
43-3071 Tellers 470 $9.41 $9.40 $19,560 2.8 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 40 $11.98 $12.26 $25,500 5.2 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (8) $12.33 $12.65 $26,310 5.5 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,150 $10.35 $10.97 $22,820 2.5 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs (8) $10.12 $10.85 $22,570 5.8 %
43-4071 File Clerks 90 $7.74 $7.82 $16,270 3.0 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 350 $7.57 $7.56 $15,720 5.5 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 140 $11.21 $11.25 $23,410 2.6 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 160 $6.91 $7.57 $15,750 3.3 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 120 $11.39 $11.66 $24,260 3.8 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 180 $9.12 $9.41 $19,580 13.3 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 120 $10.03 $9.92 $20,620 2.2 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 70 $13.73 $14.74 $30,650 2.8 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 520 $9.22 $9.27 $19,280 2.3 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 80 $12.73 $12.88 $26,780 1.5 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 90 $11.23 $11.96 $24,880 2.7 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 130 $13.62 $14.02 $29,160 5.2 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 40 $15.10 $16.52 $34,360 10.7 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 80 $21.63 $21.27 $44,240 1.5 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 260 $20.69 $20.68 $43,010 1.0 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 140 $14.94 $15.92 $33,120 1.6 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 160 $15.47 $16.06 $33,410 2.9 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 340 $10.02 $10.36 $21,560 2.8 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,300 $11.62 $11.56 $24,040 3.4 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 70 $14.26 $13.48 $28,040 8.3 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 500 $13.00 $13.36 $27,790 1.5 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 180 $11.54 $11.65 $24,230 5.4 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 250 $11.51 $11.68 $24,280 4.8 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,230 $10.62 $10.67 $22,190 2.2 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 120 $12.49 $12.30 $25,590 4.2 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 90 $12.07 $12.22 $25,420 4.7 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists (8) $7.19 $8.73 $18,160 21.0 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 100 $10.87 $10.98 $22,840 3.6 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,110 $9.16 $9.53 $19,810 1.7 %
 
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 570 $10.46 $11.79 $24,530 5.6 %
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 30 $17.10 $18.76 $39,020 4.1 %
45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors 50 $19.42 $19.92 $41,420 2.7 %
45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators (8) $10.20 $10.84 $22,550 8.2 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 140 $12.13 $12.18 $25,340 10.3 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 190 $8.12 $8.90 $18,520 6.4 %
45-2099 Agricultural Workers, All Other (8) $12.01 $13.65 $28,400 2.5 %
 
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 3,140 $12.94 $14.10 $29,330 2.3 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 230 $20.73 $22.26 $46,300 2.9 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons (8) $20.23 $19.19 $39,910 6.1 %
47-2031 Carpenters 460 $11.81 $12.31 $25,610 4.8 %
47-2041 Carpet Installers 30 $12.92 $13.58 $28,250 21.5 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 140 $13.88 $14.21 $29,560 7.1 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 260 $10.70 $11.50 $23,920 3.2 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 60 $12.50 $12.48 $25,970 3.4 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 130 $14.36 $14.99 $31,170 3.0 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 100 $13.58 $15.43 $32,100 17.5 %
47-2111 Electricians 300 $15.18 $17.70 $36,810 7.1 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 90 $18.56 $18.92 $39,360 9.5 %
47-2181 Roofers (8) $10.51 $10.54 $21,920 2.9 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 80 $10.30 $10.21 $21,240 2.8 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 30 $12.41 $12.34 $25,660 7.2 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 140 $7.22 $8.65 $17,980 18.8 %
47-3016 Helpers--Roofers (8) $8.38 $8.32 $17,300 3.1 %
47-3019 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other (8) $9.10 $9.03 $18,780 3.2 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 490 $13.08 $12.98 $27,000 1.1 %
47-5021 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (8) $12.87 $13.92 $28,940 9.3 %
47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 50 $16.38 $16.83 $35,010 6.1 %
 
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 4,480 $13.43 $14.65 $30,480 2.8 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 270 $23.89 $24.63 $51,230 6.2 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (8) $17.44 $17.06 $35,480 3.3 %
49-2095 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 30 $23.55 $24.31 $50,570 8.7 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 140 $13.04 $14.83 $30,850 14.5 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 630 $12.52 $13.12 $27,280 4.8 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 200 $13.29 $13.59 $28,280 2.1 %
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 430 $13.28 $13.50 $28,080 5.5 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 60 $12.51 $13.55 $28,190 10.3 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (8) $9.17 $9.31 $19,370 4.0 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 60 $14.96 $17.21 $35,790 15.8 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 220 $13.83 $15.11 $31,430 4.3 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers (8) $12.74 $12.37 $25,730 10.1 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 190 $16.04 $16.31 $33,920 4.7 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,010 $11.20 $12.12 $25,210 2.7 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 270 $21.83 $22.07 $45,900 3.8 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 90 $22.64 $18.82 $39,150 10.5 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 60 $7.08 $7.40 $15,390 4.8 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other (8) $12.44 $12.79 $26,610 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 6,860 $11.47 $12.19 $25,350 1.4 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 560 $19.57 $20.06 $41,730 2.6 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 520 $11.48 $11.11 $23,110 2.7 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 90 $8.79 $9.81 $20,410 4.4 %
51-3011 Bakers 90 $8.19 $8.48 $17,640 5.1 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 180 $11.32 $11.92 $24,800 4.6 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (8) $10.26 $10.23 $21,280 6.4 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers (8) $13.08 $12.88 $26,780 6.4 %
51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (8) $8.56 $9.47 $19,700 7.2 %
51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 70 $12.99 $13.11 $27,260 4.0 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 90 $11.16 $11.16 $23,210 2.8 %
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $10.53 $10.46 $21,760 5.2 %
51-4041 Machinists 130 $10.72 $11.16 $23,210 2.3 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 340 $11.59 $11.86 $24,670 1.7 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 80 $8.47 $8.52 $17,710 7.8 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 250 $7.16 $7.57 $15,750 2.6 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 40 $9.07 $9.07 $18,860 3.0 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 130 $15.03 $15.14 $31,500 3.3 %
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 $13.61 $14.31 $29,770 9.6 %
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) $11.12 $12.37 $25,720 3.7 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 160 $10.26 $10.65 $22,150 4.6 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 $10.75 $11.07 $23,020 3.1 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 230 $13.10 $13.21 $27,470 2.8 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 180 $10.99 $10.74 $22,330 4.0 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 $10.94 $11.25 $23,390 3.2 %
51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 50 $8.54 $8.89 $18,500 2.9 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 150 $11.70 $11.46 $23,830 3.9 %
 
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 5,510 $10.01 $11.35 $23,620 2.6 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 50 $23.98 $24.25 $50,430 5.7 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 140 $20.45 $22.21 $46,190 6.3 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 30 $7.25 $7.88 $16,390 5.7 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 350 $8.13 $10.05 $20,900 9.7 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 330 $9.13 $10.96 $22,800 8.9 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,230 $12.93 $13.71 $28,510 4.3 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 460 $10.15 $11.95 $24,860 7.7 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 210 $8.92 $8.77 $18,230 3.6 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 270 $7.19 $7.29 $15,150 9.8 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 110 $9.22 $9.82 $20,420 4.8 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 160 $13.24 $12.80 $26,630 7.3 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 100 $12.14 $11.98 $24,910 2.3 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 290 $7.64 $8.05 $16,750 4.7 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 850 $9.56 $9.70 $20,170 2.0 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 90 $9.80 $10.40 $21,630 2.5 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 320 $7.11 $7.91 $16,460 7.0 %
53-7073 Wellhead Pumpers (8) $15.04 $17.31 $36,010 4.9 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 50 $13.33 $13.01 $27,050 4.3 %
53-7121 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (8) $8.37 $10.15 $21,100 14.7 %

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.

(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