May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna, WV-OH


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 Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna, WV-OH, a metropolitan statistical area that includes parts of West Virginia and Ohio.

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 Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna, WV-OH (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 70,990 $11.93 $15.11 $31,430 2.1 %
 
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 2,500 $31.94 $35.72 $74,300 2.2 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 150 $52.44 $62.71 $130,440 7.1 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 780 $32.96 $38.03 $79,110 3.5 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers (8) $33.05 $35.68 $74,200 7.3 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 80 $39.21 $39.20 $81,530 7.7 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 70 $25.85 $26.00 $54,080 3.8 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 60 $42.74 $42.54 $88,480 3.1 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 160 $33.34 $34.14 $71,010 5.2 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 160 $24.98 $27.92 $58,080 5.6 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 50 $37.94 $41.76 $86,860 3.5 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 40 $26.64 $27.04 $56,250 6.0 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 40 $33.04 $36.09 $75,070 9.1 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 180 (4) (4) $63,830 2.1 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 40 $33.23 $34.92 $72,620 2.8 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 70 $42.24 $44.95 $93,490 4.5 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 110 $19.39 $20.02 $41,640 6.4 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 190 $29.63 $29.91 $62,220 5.4 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 110 $36.28 $35.66 $74,160 8.4 %
 
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 2,700 $23.44 $24.76 $51,500 4.6 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 40 $15.74 $17.31 $36,010 6.5 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 140 $21.78 $22.77 $47,360 4.4 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 50 $16.43 $16.86 $35,060 3.6 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 130 $17.04 $20.58 $42,800 7.9 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 40 $16.29 $19.23 $40,000 17.4 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (8) $16.65 $18.14 $37,740 4.4 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 100 $20.73 $21.28 $44,270 5.5 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 210 $27.10 $27.60 $57,410 4.3 %
13-1081 Logisticians (8) $26.95 $27.44 $57,070 2.1 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 210 $33.06 $31.15 $64,790 5.3 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 480 $25.86 $25.49 $53,030 3.2 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 600 $24.39 $26.92 $55,990 6.1 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts (8) $20.41 $21.00 $43,680 3.2 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 140 $18.56 $21.71 $45,160 6.5 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 40 $15.73 $20.22 $42,050 1.9 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 90 $24.15 $25.10 $52,200 2.4 %
 
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 620 $27.25 $27.37 $56,930 7.1 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 50 $23.44 $22.90 $47,620 3.7 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 130 $15.55 $15.78 $32,830 4.3 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts (8) $32.05 $32.97 $68,580 10.3 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 50 $23.60 $29.55 $61,470 15.2 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 30 $15.88 $17.53 $36,450 4.7 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 280 $34.50 $33.81 $70,330 2.6 %
 
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 720 $25.35 $26.47 $55,070 3.1 %
17-2041 Chemical Engineers (8) $37.57 $37.11 $77,200 2.9 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 130 $27.10 $28.79 $59,870 3.7 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 40 $25.67 $27.20 $56,580 8.8 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 70 $31.49 $30.71 $63,870 3.0 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 50 $33.16 $34.78 $72,340 5.0 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 40 $18.88 $20.84 $43,340 3.7 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 40 $15.66 $16.14 $33,570 3.7 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 30 $16.64 $17.14 $35,650 2.4 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 40 $13.77 $14.95 $31,090 10.6 %
 
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 1,040 $24.28 $26.07 $54,230 7.4 %
19-2031 Chemists (8) $33.12 $32.42 $67,430 9.8 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (8) $21.83 $22.56 $46,920 3.2 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts (8) $30.36 $32.43 $67,460 5.3 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists (8) $18.59 $19.31 $40,160 7.0 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 340 $26.68 $25.77 $53,590 7.7 %
 
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 990 $12.80 $13.97 $29,060 5.8 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 110 $24.75 $24.15 $50,230 1.9 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors (8) $11.87 $12.93 $26,900 2.8 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 200 $12.81 $12.83 $26,690 4.5 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 80 $18.77 $20.08 $41,770 5.9 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 70 $13.01 $13.01 $27,070 10.4 %
 
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 360 $19.21 $24.78 $51,540 9.5 %
23-1011 Lawyers 110 $35.45 $43.17 $89,800 8.7 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 180 $15.90 $16.29 $33,880 5.7 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (8) $13.09 $13.86 $28,820 3.0 %
 
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 3,560 $19.19 $18.64 $38,760 2.0 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $51,410 7.9 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 110 $21.75 $20.14 $41,900 11.9 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 140 $8.09 $8.89 $18,490 6.6 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 90 (4) (4) $41,280 4.4 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 780 (4) (4) $41,060 3.4 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 470 (4) (4) $40,960 1.5 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 480 (4) (4) $43,680 1.4 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 100 (4) (4) $42,540 1.9 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 160 (4) (4) $41,010 1.6 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 60 (4) (4) $38,240 2.7 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 90 (4) (4) $43,770 2.6 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 70 (4) (4) $36,600 6.2 %
25-4021 Librarians 80 $17.97 $17.68 $36,760 3.4 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 40 $10.51 $10.99 $22,850 5.1 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 70 $30.27 $28.28 $58,830 2.5 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 350 (4) (4) $19,890 2.8 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 50 $10.63 $10.81 $22,490 8.7 %
 
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 590 $12.33 $14.49 $30,130 6.0 %
27-1011 Art Directors 30 $26.60 $28.03 $58,300 8.0 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 70 $7.32 $7.79 $16,210 6.2 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 40 $15.21 $16.73 $34,800 8.0 %
27-2021 Athletes and Sports Competitors (8) (4) (4) $40,320 14.5 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 40 (4) (4) $24,840 2.2 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers (8) $10.03 $9.49 $19,740 5.2 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 60 $19.83 $22.24 $46,260 11.6 %
 
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 4,520 $19.83 $24.25 $50,440 3.2 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 120 $44.74 $44.41 $92,380 3.1 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 70 (5) $75.34 $156,700 8.1 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 100 (5) (5) (5) 8.4 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants (8) $42.81 $40.90 $85,080 3.5 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,660 $21.14 $22.11 $46,000 1.9 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists (8) $26.85 $28.70 $59,690 5.8 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists (8) $32.51 $33.95 $70,620 4.4 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 80 $19.43 $19.42 $40,400 2.1 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 120 $21.47 $22.91 $47,650 3.4 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 110 $14.84 $15.46 $32,150 4.6 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 90 $23.42 $22.39 $46,570 5.2 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 30 $12.68 $15.22 $31,660 6.2 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 130 $17.46 $18.82 $39,150 2.0 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 190 $10.74 $11.82 $24,590 4.9 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 150 $10.15 $10.39 $21,620 3.1 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 80 $12.72 $12.66 $26,330 4.1 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 730 $13.86 $15.26 $31,740 5.5 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 80 $11.07 $12.06 $25,080 1.8 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 30 $10.86 $11.46 $23,840 2.8 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (8) $15.10 $16.94 $35,230 3.9 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (8) $21.61 $24.36 $50,660 5.3 %
 
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 2,400 $8.48 $9.04 $18,800 1.9 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 650 $7.78 $7.64 $15,890 2.6 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 970 $8.29 $8.44 $17,560 2.6 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 60 $17.21 $16.99 $35,330 3.6 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 30 $9.88 $9.75 $20,280 5.4 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 130 $11.19 $11.39 $23,690 4.8 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 180 $10.51 $10.54 $21,920 3.1 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 40 $10.15 $10.80 $22,450 5.6 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 60 $11.11 $10.98 $22,840 3.2 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (8) $8.91 $9.51 $19,790 5.3 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 30 $10.62 $11.27 $23,440 8.6 %
 
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 1,300 $15.45 $15.09 $31,390 4.9 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 160 $16.93 $18.27 $38,000 7.9 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 270 $19.12 $19.79 $41,170 4.8 %
33-9032 Security Guards 530 $14.59 $13.06 $27,160 8.1 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 60 $6.37 $6.48 $13,480 4.6 %
 
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 6,190 $6.85 $7.73 $16,080 2.1 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks (8) $15.75 $15.79 $32,840 6.3 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 490 $11.84 $13.30 $27,670 7.7 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 630 $6.52 $6.66 $13,850 4.4 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 300 $8.86 $9.19 $19,120 2.2 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 520 $8.21 $8.56 $17,800 5.3 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 350 $7.72 $8.21 $17,080 3.4 %
35-3011 Bartenders 280 $6.57 $6.91 $14,370 5.2 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,670 $6.52 $6.60 $13,740 2.5 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (8) $6.87 $7.22 $15,020 5.1 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,120 $6.57 $7.06 $14,680 3.5 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 160 $7.82 $8.02 $16,680 5.8 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 120 $6.48 $6.69 $13,920 4.1 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 190 $6.44 $6.66 $13,850 3.1 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 140 $6.65 $6.85 $14,240 2.8 %
 
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 2,130 $8.46 $9.38 $19,500 2.1 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 80 $12.44 $13.29 $27,640 6.1 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,160 $9.34 $9.92 $20,630 2.5 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 380 $7.00 $7.24 $15,070 2.5 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers (8) $12.81 $13.03 $27,100 4.2 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 410 $7.78 $8.28 $17,210 4.4 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 1,420 $7.13 $8.13 $16,910 3.8 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 40 $14.97 $13.75 $28,600 7.8 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 50 $6.49 $6.48 $13,490 5.4 %
39-4021 Funeral Attendants 60 $7.86 $7.87 $16,360 10.6 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 220 $7.40 $8.31 $17,290 8.5 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 350 $6.94 $7.14 $14,860 4.4 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 380 $6.81 $7.08 $14,730 5.0 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 80 $8.55 $9.46 $19,680 6.8 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 80 $8.24 $9.19 $19,120 4.0 %
 
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 8,580 $8.46 $11.70 $24,340 3.1 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 610 $13.41 $15.70 $32,650 4.3 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 140 $28.21 $36.26 $75,430 12.8 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,400 $6.76 $7.26 $15,100 2.0 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 250 $7.95 $8.74 $18,180 5.8 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 170 $10.38 $11.16 $23,210 6.3 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,690 $7.86 $9.06 $18,850 2.5 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 250 $13.05 $19.26 $40,060 17.0 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 60 $34.45 $36.36 $75,630 20.4 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 110 $12.87 $15.36 $31,950 7.3 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 190 $23.97 $24.84 $51,670 3.7 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 490 $19.12 $22.77 $47,350 4.9 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 40 $23.42 $29.66 $61,700 20.9 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 920 $8.60 $10.78 $22,430 14.9 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 50 $8.37 $11.60 $24,120 8.5 %
 
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 12,240 $11.01 $12.05 $25,060 1.6 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 570 $18.12 $19.98 $41,560 2.7 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 90 $8.48 $9.04 $18,810 2.9 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 70 $11.95 $11.74 $24,410 4.0 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 220 $11.88 $11.99 $24,930 3.3 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 910 $12.56 $13.19 $27,430 3.7 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 90 $12.35 $12.01 $24,970 3.6 %
43-3071 Tellers 400 $8.95 $9.06 $18,850 2.7 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 70 $14.57 $14.90 $30,980 2.5 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,710 $10.64 $10.81 $22,490 2.0 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 50 $14.40 $15.16 $31,530 1.8 %
43-4071 File Clerks 60 $7.73 $9.44 $19,630 8.1 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 120 $6.99 $7.23 $15,030 5.1 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 90 $9.04 $9.53 $19,830 4.8 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 100 $10.71 $11.29 $23,480 4.1 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 70 $12.76 $13.52 $28,120 6.3 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 80 $10.17 $10.89 $22,660 6.1 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 90 $15.66 $16.12 $33,530 2.5 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 410 $8.96 $9.12 $18,970 3.1 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 130 $12.64 $13.86 $28,820 4.8 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 50 $8.23 $8.23 $17,110 2.8 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 60 $13.17 $13.74 $28,590 4.6 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 50 $12.07 $12.87 $26,780 8.2 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 60 $13.26 $14.61 $30,400 5.5 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 40 $21.22 $20.74 $43,150 2.8 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 220 $20.82 $20.89 $43,450 2.0 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 50 $19.54 $17.35 $36,080 2.7 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 120 $16.17 $17.00 $35,360 4.6 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 310 $11.40 $11.73 $24,390 3.6 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 900 $8.84 $9.57 $19,900 2.6 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 510 $14.93 $15.67 $32,600 1.8 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 60 $13.77 $13.94 $29,000 5.3 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 300 $11.15 $12.41 $25,820 9.2 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,100 $11.40 $11.66 $24,260 1.6 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 40 $15.78 $20.32 $42,270 11.4 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 160 $11.88 $12.15 $25,270 5.7 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 110 $13.10 $12.61 $26,220 7.1 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,150 $9.80 $10.26 $21,330 2.5 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 40 $10.72 $10.47 $21,780 6.6 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 30 $9.73 $9.52 $19,790 4.4 %
 
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 140 $8.62 $10.52 $21,880 5.4 %
 
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 4,230 $14.28 $15.91 $33,090 2.6 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 280 $20.84 $23.84 $49,590 4.7 %
47-2022 Stonemasons (8) $13.13 $15.58 $32,410 22.9 %
47-2031 Carpenters 560 $16.17 $16.58 $34,490 4.4 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers (8) $12.50 $14.27 $29,690 3.3 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 610 $11.30 $11.83 $24,610 7.2 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 310 $15.02 $16.55 $34,420 6.1 %
47-2111 Electricians 450 $17.13 $19.15 $39,830 7.1 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 120 $17.11 $16.40 $34,110 7.2 %
47-2151 Pipelayers 40 $14.79 $15.88 $33,020 13.6 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 270 $17.89 $20.21 $42,030 8.9 %
47-2181 Roofers 180 $10.38 $10.92 $22,700 3.6 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 80 $11.97 $13.99 $29,090 19.8 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 140 $9.86 $9.54 $19,840 8.3 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians (8) $10.36 $10.78 $22,420 1.8 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 120 $22.35 $22.60 $47,000 4.7 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 70 $18.19 $19.30 $40,140 10.7 %
47-5012 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (8) $11.91 $13.93 $28,970 15.0 %
47-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining 140 $11.06 $12.15 $25,270 5.4 %
47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 50 $10.76 $10.94 $22,750 4.3 %
 
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 4,140 $17.43 $17.81 $37,050 2.8 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 370 $21.61 $22.87 $47,560 3.8 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 60 $11.59 $12.88 $26,790 6.7 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 120 $24.28 $23.26 $48,380 6.8 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 50 $25.36 $24.67 $51,300 3.4 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 120 $13.77 $14.68 $30,540 5.3 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 380 $10.81 $11.81 $24,570 5.8 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 190 $13.82 $14.29 $29,710 5.4 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 170 $18.13 $17.63 $36,670 2.4 %
49-3052 Motorcycle Mechanics 30 $9.41 $10.35 $21,530 8.7 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 110 $9.60 $9.82 $20,420 6.2 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 70 $19.94 $19.42 $40,380 24.7 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 190 $13.85 $14.82 $30,830 13.8 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics (8) $24.32 $22.14 $46,060 8.6 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 670 $14.75 $15.53 $32,290 2.9 %
49-9044 Millwrights (8) $19.48 $18.99 $39,500 4.7 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (8) $25.76 $24.74 $51,450 5.2 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers (8) $11.51 $12.16 $25,290 9.0 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 110 $8.42 $9.54 $19,840 4.7 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 30 $13.02 $13.87 $28,840 6.8 %
 
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 5,060 $13.15 $14.46 $30,070 2.8 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 430 $21.89 $22.48 $46,760 3.5 %
51-2031 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (8) $12.34 $12.17 $25,310 5.6 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 350 $9.50 $9.83 $20,450 6.1 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 60 $13.95 $12.53 $26,070 5.0 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 240 $9.88 $10.34 $21,500 8.8 %
51-4041 Machinists 90 $15.83 $15.66 $32,560 3.9 %
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 50 $10.99 $12.00 $24,950 6.7 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 340 $14.00 $15.11 $31,420 3.6 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 70 $13.14 $12.38 $25,750 7.9 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 120 $8.03 $8.10 $16,850 2.4 %
51-6093 Upholsterers (8) $17.49 $16.22 $33,730 6.3 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 50 $10.81 $11.49 $23,890 3.0 %
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 70 $7.64 $8.00 $16,640 8.8 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 190 $15.92 $16.26 $33,830 4.7 %
51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators 250 $25.14 $24.50 $50,960 3.0 %
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $12.58 $12.75 $26,520 11.1 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 240 $13.21 $14.05 $29,220 6.8 %
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $12.36 $12.38 $25,750 3.3 %
51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders (8) $15.43 $15.16 $31,540 8.2 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 160 $13.97 $14.49 $30,150 8.2 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 110 $7.47 $9.90 $20,580 17.8 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 190 $11.46 $11.45 $23,820 3.7 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 50 $12.64 $12.40 $25,790 7.6 %
 
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 5,570 $9.85 $11.12 $23,130 2.8 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 60 $17.27 $18.27 $38,010 9.0 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 160 $19.47 $20.00 $41,610 4.0 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 310 $11.07 $11.23 $23,360 4.0 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 510 $6.43 $8.59 $17,870 17.1 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,030 $12.50 $13.85 $28,810 4.2 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 500 $9.98 $11.52 $23,970 7.3 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 50 $7.19 $7.36 $15,300 4.3 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators (8) $13.62 $15.04 $31,290 9.2 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 640 $10.13 $11.16 $23,210 5.1 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 280 $7.18 $7.91 $16,450 5.2 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 930 $8.48 $9.13 $18,980 2.6 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers (8) $9.38 $9.09 $18,900 4.5 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 330 $8.29 $8.85 $18,400 2.8 %
53-7073 Wellhead Pumpers 40 $10.33 $11.09 $23,070 9.6 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 120 $12.05 $12.36 $25,710 4.7 %

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