May 2008 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Grand Junction, CO



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 Grand Junction, CO, a metropolitan statistical area in Colorado.

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 XLS files.

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Major Occupational Groups in Grand Junction, CO (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 62,060 $14.80 $18.28 $38,020 1.7 %
 
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 2,360 $35.66 $39.23 $81,600 2.6 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 50 $67.28 $75.25 $156,520 11.7 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,200 $34.35 $40.35 $83,920 3.6 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 70 $37.97 $40.50 $84,240 9.4 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 30 $46.46 $49.56 $103,080 7.5 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 80 $40.29 $41.88 $87,100 5.9 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 50 $40.18 $39.85 $82,880 3.4 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 200 $26.42 $29.44 $61,240 10.5 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 90 $38.60 $40.27 $83,760 4.6 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 40 $30.83 $28.67 $59,620 2.9 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 170 $43.31 $44.97 $93,540 3.9 %
 
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 2,030 $24.74 $27.12 $56,410 2.3 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 90 $20.14 $22.66 $47,140 5.6 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 50 $31.13 $27.35 $56,880 12.1 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 100 $21.71 $22.58 $46,970 5.1 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 100 $25.21 $26.92 $55,990 5.8 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 90 $18.47 $20.19 $42,000 6.4 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 40 $22.86 $23.44 $48,750 2.7 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 60 $20.29 $23.19 $48,230 4.4 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 30 $22.27 $23.66 $49,200 2.4 %
13-1111 Management Analysts (8) $29.06 $33.32 $69,300 7.5 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 480 $26.76 $28.50 $59,280 3.7 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 500 $22.17 $25.36 $52,750 3.5 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 40 $24.70 $25.59 $53,220 4.7 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 50 $27.72 $49.73 $103,430 28.8 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters (8) $25.47 $32.15 $66,870 8.8 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 110 $28.12 $30.47 $63,380 5.3 %
 
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 560 $28.98 $32.93 $68,500 6.0 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 60 $39.59 $46.36 $96,430 7.4 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 150 $21.71 $21.60 $44,930 2.7 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 40 $33.33 $30.56 $63,560 17.6 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 50 $28.74 $28.76 $59,820 2.7 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 40 $32.21 $30.39 $63,210 5.1 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 70 $26.21 $25.62 $53,280 5.7 %
 
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 830 $27.60 $31.55 $65,630 4.7 %
17-1022 Surveyors (8) $19.86 $21.14 $43,970 5.3 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 180 $36.18 $35.62 $74,090 3.0 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers (8) $38.54 $46.57 $96,860 10.0 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 70 $26.93 $39.74 $82,670 15.8 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 60 $22.09 $23.02 $47,890 5.5 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 50 $15.69 $16.46 $34,230 4.7 %
 
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 570 $27.34 $28.03 $58,300 4.7 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 110 $24.13 $23.91 $49,730 4.4 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 30 $34.61 $34.32 $71,390 3.9 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts (8) $26.49 $26.75 $55,630 9.7 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 40 $28.97 $29.20 $60,740 2.2 %
 
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 870 $14.53 $16.89 $35,130 5.9 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 60 $16.03 $15.68 $32,620 6.6 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 90 $11.87 $13.36 $27,790 2.2 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 150 $13.19 $15.10 $31,400 6.2 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 50 $20.10 $19.24 $40,010 7.2 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (8) $15.09 $17.52 $36,450 5.4 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 160 $10.52 $11.32 $23,540 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 410 $27.82 $33.37 $69,410 7.9 %
23-1011 Lawyers 220 $35.09 $43.06 $89,550 11.6 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 60 $20.04 $21.87 $45,500 9.4 %
 
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 3,230 $18.95 $19.41 $40,380 2.8 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 80 $12.37 $16.34 $34,000 16.3 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 140 $9.23 $10.88 $22,640 4.9 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 70 (4) (4) $40,460 2.8 %
25-4021 Librarians 40 $28.18 $27.47 $57,140 6.3 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 930 $16.93 $19.21 $39,970 5.9 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 30 $11.38 $11.37 $23,660 5.9 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 40 $18.88 $19.78 $41,130 12.8 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 40 $20.40 $18.39 $38,250 11.8 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 40 $14.67 $19.60 $40,760 24.4 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 100 (4) (4) $32,520 6.2 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 70 $11.51 $12.11 $25,200 5.5 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 110 $18.28 $20.78 $43,220 6.3 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 40 $11.72 $15.09 $31,390 14.9 %
27-4021 Photographers (8) $9.31 $11.25 $23,410 13.3 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 2,660 $27.50 $33.53 $69,740 7.0 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 30 $61.74 $77.25 $160,690 28.1 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 30 $27.89 $27.96 $58,150 6.0 %
29-1041 Optometrists 30 $24.09 $29.17 $60,680 23.2 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 90 $53.50 $52.17 $108,520 1.7 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (8) (5) $102.41 $213,010 18.8 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (8) (5) (5) (5) 20.1 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants (8) $39.13 $37.07 $77,100 10.0 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 820 $29.33 $29.51 $61,380 1.8 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 40 $29.25 $29.83 $62,050 4.9 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 90 $31.06 $33.17 $69,000 6.7 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 50 $26.71 $26.06 $54,200 7.9 %
29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other (8) $41.20 $40.31 $83,840 16.6 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 60 $22.29 $21.17 $44,030 6.2 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 120 $32.31 $31.72 $65,980 4.3 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 80 $22.27 $22.75 $47,320 3.2 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 50 $13.69 $14.16 $29,450 2.4 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 120 $14.35 $14.34 $29,820 2.0 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 70 $10.17 $11.23 $23,370 8.9 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 220 $19.44 $19.49 $40,540 3.5 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 90 $12.58 $13.24 $27,540 3.5 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 1,760 $11.76 $11.84 $24,630 4.2 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 530 $7.72 $8.83 $18,360 3.3 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 540 $11.78 $11.94 $24,840 1.9 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists (8) $17.16 $19.29 $40,130 13.8 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 150 $14.23 $14.21 $29,560 3.9 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 140 $14.33 $14.52 $30,210 3.0 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 60 $12.46 $12.24 $25,460 5.2 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 150 $13.82 $13.82 $28,730 2.2 %
 
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 970 $19.90 $21.12 $43,940 6.7 %
33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators (8) $7.89 $9.75 $20,270 15.2 %
33-9032 Security Guards 130 $12.39 $12.46 $25,920 4.2 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 5,950 $8.84 $11.01 $22,910 10.2 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 380 $14.36 $14.90 $30,990 3.4 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 140 $8.31 $8.59 $17,860 3.3 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 160 $11.85 $12.18 $25,340 4.4 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 510 $12.02 $11.81 $24,570 5.6 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (8) $11.49 $11.57 $24,070 3.1 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 460 $9.43 $9.80 $20,380 2.6 %
35-3011 Bartenders 240 $12.52 $14.70 $30,570 19.9 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,650 $8.07 $8.40 $17,480 1.7 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 60 $8.70 $9.15 $19,030 4.6 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,330 (8) (8) (8) (8)
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 100 $7.77 $8.85 $18,410 5.2 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 280 $7.80 $9.51 $19,770 11.4 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 360 $9.22 $9.23 $19,210 3.2 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 240 $9.07 $10.94 $22,760 12.5 %
 
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 1,790 $11.00 $12.25 $25,470 3.0 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers (8) $16.88 $16.52 $34,360 6.4 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 60 $22.29 $21.88 $45,510 7.0 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 670 $10.78 $11.10 $23,080 2.9 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 470 $9.27 $9.44 $19,630 2.5 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 40 $14.39 $14.99 $31,190 4.5 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 390 $13.03 $13.90 $28,920 4.5 %
 
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 1,470 $9.32 $10.42 $21,680 2.3 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 70 $15.22 $17.32 $36,030 6.4 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 70 $8.57 $8.84 $18,400 3.2 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 110 $7.67 $8.31 $17,290 3.2 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 200 $11.62 $11.56 $24,050 6.1 %
39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops 40 $8.70 $9.20 $19,140 2.6 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 310 $9.20 $9.74 $20,260 6.5 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 280 $8.71 $8.91 $18,540 3.1 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 130 $10.84 $11.59 $24,100 5.6 %
 
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 8,070 $11.57 $15.66 $32,580 3.0 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 570 $16.68 $21.19 $44,070 6.0 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 110 $29.96 $33.53 $69,750 9.7 %
41-2011 Cashiers 1,640 $9.11 $9.72 $20,220 2.7 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 380 $10.08 $11.07 $23,030 4.0 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 290 $16.13 $17.34 $36,070 5.3 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,050 $10.77 $13.68 $28,460 4.6 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 70 $20.55 $25.98 $54,030 19.5 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 130 $14.66 $18.99 $39,500 22.6 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 60 $22.46 $28.76 $59,810 18.9 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 230 $23.25 $30.80 $64,070 12.5 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 60 $27.03 $29.87 $62,130 7.2 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 660 $20.88 $22.83 $47,480 4.4 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents (8) $24.30 $25.21 $52,430 12.3 %
41-9041 Telemarketers (8) $9.83 $10.06 $20,910 2.6 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 100 $14.81 $16.05 $33,380 7.5 %
 
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 10,010 $13.31 $14.39 $29,940 1.6 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 460 $20.10 $21.29 $44,290 3.2 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 40 $11.28 $11.96 $24,870 4.7 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 170 $20.66 $19.70 $40,970 3.9 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 210 $14.09 $13.97 $29,060 2.3 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 890 $13.90 $14.09 $29,300 2.1 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 50 $15.51 $15.24 $31,690 2.9 %
43-3071 Tellers 330 $11.08 $11.18 $23,240 1.7 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 90 (8) (8) (8) (8)
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 470 $12.55 $12.81 $26,650 2.5 %
43-4071 File Clerks 90 $11.19 $11.86 $24,660 4.9 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 230 $8.92 $8.93 $18,570 2.0 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 140 $13.01 $13.06 $27,170 2.7 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 150 $16.15 $16.84 $35,030 3.7 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 70 $14.15 $14.19 $29,510 3.5 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 60 $14.57 $16.11 $33,520 8.1 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 30 $15.27 $15.19 $31,590 3.2 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 600 $11.22 $11.28 $23,460 2.3 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 130 $16.77 $17.48 $36,350 2.1 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 50 $11.12 $10.93 $22,730 2.5 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 90 $17.87 $18.40 $38,280 7.7 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 60 (c) $24.54 (c) $24.27 (c) $50,480 (9)
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 150 (c) $23.59 (c) $22.19 (c) $46,160 (9)
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 90 (c) $23.49 (c) $21.22 (c) $44,140 (9)
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 40 $23.01 $23.04 $47,920 6.6 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 210 $11.26 $11.97 $24,900 3.5 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 650 $10.99 $11.38 $23,660 2.4 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 750 $19.31 $20.41 $42,450 2.6 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 60 $16.94 $16.58 $34,490 3.8 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 250 $16.09 $16.02 $33,320 8.4 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,630 $13.79 $13.79 $28,680 2.1 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 30 $13.55 $13.52 $28,120 2.1 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (8) $18.52 $19.00 $39,530 6.3 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 40 $9.85 $11.21 $23,320 6.7 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,060 $10.47 $11.24 $23,380 2.8 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 50 $12.12 $13.58 $28,250 11.0 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 7,180 $18.25 $20.07 $41,750 2.7 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 790 $28.75 $32.81 $68,240 5.0 %
47-2031 Carpenters 400 $17.27 $17.25 $35,890 4.6 %
47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters 50 $17.29 $16.23 $33,750 5.9 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 280 $16.67 $17.00 $35,360 3.1 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 640 $13.90 $13.87 $28,840 3.9 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 330 $17.13 $18.12 $37,680 3.8 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 130 (8) (8) (8) (8)
47-2111 Electricians 480 $20.53 $20.60 $42,850 5.0 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 130 $17.69 $17.66 $36,730 5.9 %
47-2151 Pipelayers (8) $16.58 $19.74 $41,060 8.4 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 460 $19.44 $20.12 $41,850 10.0 %
47-2161 Plasterers and Stucco Masons (8) $20.54 $22.24 $46,260 11.4 %
47-2181 Roofers 70 $13.08 $13.63 $28,350 3.7 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 270 $20.27 $19.83 $41,250 2.3 %
47-3014 Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 30 $11.27 $11.70 $24,330 11.3 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 120 $19.27 $19.39 $40,330 2.8 %
47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other (8) $12.79 $13.24 $27,540 7.9 %
47-5011 Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (8) $16.53 $18.27 $38,010 10.9 %
47-5012 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 750 $25.52 $26.24 $54,580 6.4 %
47-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining 320 $15.77 $19.44 $40,440 13.6 %
47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (8) $14.40 $14.23 $29,600 5.0 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 3,000 $17.27 $18.42 $38,310 2.3 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 190 $28.70 $28.57 $59,430 3.5 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 40 $15.36 $15.57 $32,390 5.8 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 60 $27.42 $25.72 $53,510 8.9 %
49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 30 $12.60 $12.81 $26,650 6.4 %
49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (8) $13.98 $14.97 $31,140 4.1 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 50 $22.59 $21.87 $45,500 3.6 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 520 $17.66 $18.94 $39,390 5.0 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 160 $21.12 $22.44 $46,670 11.4 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (8) $21.55 $21.42 $44,560 2.9 %
49-3052 Motorcycle Mechanics (8) $15.79 $16.63 $34,590 3.5 %
49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 60 $15.79 $16.02 $33,330 5.2 %
49-3092 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians (8) $17.80 $17.85 $37,120 7.1 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 100 $12.40 $12.81 $26,640 7.9 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 80 $21.70 $21.99 $45,730 3.8 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 540 $13.89 $14.88 $30,940 2.3 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 60 $10.12 $11.07 $23,020 9.1 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 90 $15.86 $17.24 $35,860 4.8 %
 
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 3,130 $13.61 $15.10 $31,420 2.4 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 200 $24.67 $25.77 $53,600 3.0 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 240 $12.40 $12.18 $25,330 5.1 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other (8) $11.41 $12.20 $25,380 5.6 %
51-3011 Bakers 30 $11.46 $12.09 $25,160 3.6 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 80 $15.21 $15.82 $32,900 7.6 %
51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 160 $12.15 $13.88 $28,880 9.9 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 60 $11.62 $12.00 $24,950 5.5 %
51-4041 Machinists 140 $16.83 $17.80 $37,030 5.0 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 320 $16.67 $18.82 $39,140 5.2 %
51-5021 Job Printers 40 $14.70 $16.03 $33,330 8.7 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 50 $12.91 $14.13 $29,400 11.5 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 220 $7.53 $8.21 $17,070 4.3 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 90 $14.65 $15.55 $32,340 5.3 %
51-7099 Woodworkers, All Other (8) $11.66 $12.35 $25,690 12.2 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 60 $22.18 $21.05 $43,780 5.1 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 90 $16.50 $17.22 $35,830 4.6 %
51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 40 $15.17 $17.83 $37,090 4.1 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (8) $14.88 $15.04 $31,280 5.1 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $12.11 $12.52 $26,040 5.3 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment (8) $18.67 $19.25 $40,040 2.6 %
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (8) $14.48 $14.92 $31,030 5.6 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 160 $11.01 $11.50 $23,910 6.2 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other (8) $12.67 $14.38 $29,910 5.1 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 4,260 $13.94 $15.80 $32,870 4.1 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 40 $22.55 $22.85 $47,530 4.5 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 60 $25.62 $31.24 $64,970 8.9 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 350 $7.81 $10.55 $21,930 11.5 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,360 $19.41 $20.26 $42,140 5.1 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 620 $12.32 $13.09 $27,240 4.9 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 80 $27.84 $27.22 $56,610 3.0 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 130 $16.63 $17.82 $37,060 8.4 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 100 $13.84 $13.98 $29,090 3.8 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 220 $9.83 $10.51 $21,860 6.6 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 600 $11.75 $12.54 $26,090 3.5 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 160 $7.65 $8.47 $17,630 2.7 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 50 $18.26 $17.92 $37,280 6.4 %

About May 2008 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 $80.00 per hour or $166,400 per year.

(8) Estimate not released.

(9) Estimate not available.

(c) Corrected on May 29, 2009.




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Last Modified Date: May 29, 2009