May 2008 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Florence, SC


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 Florence, SC, a metropolitan statistical area in South Carolina.

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 Florence, SC (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 83,920 $13.32 $16.75 $34,840 1.9 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 3,100 $37.94 $44.21 $91,950 3.4 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 260 $75.25 $78.05 $162,330 4.5 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,000 $38.95 $45.86 $95,390 3.6 %
11-1031 Legislators 90 (4) (4) $15,100 3.3 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 30 $37.07 $43.97 $91,460 10.3 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 140 $45.99 $55.27 $114,960 9.7 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 150 $31.02 $35.37 $73,560 6.2 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 70 $40.89 $43.29 $90,050 5.3 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 210 $46.39 $46.91 $97,570 5.5 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 110 $46.20 $50.63 $105,310 8.9 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 50 $33.34 $40.05 $83,310 9.0 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 50 $42.15 $42.20 $87,780 6.9 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 90 $30.48 $33.00 $68,640 5.9 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 150 (4) (4) $73,570 2.3 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 50 $61.21 $59.05 $122,820 4.5 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 60 $18.18 $20.76 $43,180 3.2 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 230 $35.42 $37.23 $77,440 4.0 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 70 $33.48 $35.32 $73,460 5.1 %
 
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 2,930 $19.43 $23.57 $49,030 4.4 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 50 $18.09 $19.09 $39,700 4.7 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 170 $22.55 $27.28 $56,740 5.9 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 80 $24.50 $27.75 $57,720 5.0 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 60 $19.89 $21.97 $45,700 4.6 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 50 $20.15 $22.22 $46,220 6.0 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 50 $27.24 $27.32 $56,830 5.0 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 160 $20.30 $24.55 $51,060 6.1 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 80 $26.14 $32.06 $66,690 9.6 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 190 $23.33 $27.33 $56,840 10.1 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 180 $19.48 $21.87 $45,500 3.8 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 780 $22.04 $25.93 $53,940 6.4 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 170 $16.83 $18.46 $38,390 4.8 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts (8) $21.64 $23.46 $48,790 2.5 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 60 $19.08 $25.81 $53,690 18.2 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 220 $18.29 $22.94 $47,720 14.0 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers 100 $12.50 $14.40 $29,960 11.4 %
 
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 780 $23.04 $25.33 $52,680 3.7 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 160 $26.71 $27.83 $57,880 3.5 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 40 $32.46 $34.55 $71,870 4.3 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 220 $16.87 $17.82 $37,060 2.4 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 150 $23.96 $26.53 $55,180 2.7 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 70 $24.97 $26.96 $56,070 3.1 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 90 $20.68 $26.76 $55,650 12.5 %
 
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 1,070 $31.53 $32.82 $68,260 3.0 %
17-1022 Surveyors 30 $13.25 $18.47 $38,420 19.5 %
17-2041 Chemical Engineers 40 $44.31 $44.40 $92,350 2.8 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 50 $34.51 $32.50 $67,600 4.6 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 90 $44.70 $41.93 $87,220 2.7 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 30 $35.89 $35.50 $73,830 3.4 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 30 $36.05 $35.20 $73,220 3.4 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 270 $37.54 $37.56 $78,120 3.2 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 90 $34.50 $35.95 $74,770 3.7 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 40 $21.09 $22.83 $47,480 9.0 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 40 $24.98 $24.99 $51,970 2.4 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 40 $26.59 $27.14 $56,450 2.2 %
 
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 460 $23.10 $25.45 $52,930 6.1 %
19-2031 Chemists 50 $45.56 $45.76 $95,180 2.6 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 30 $22.46 $23.20 $48,260 3.8 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 70 $20.24 $20.51 $42,660 15.1 %
 
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 1,290 $14.43 $15.44 $32,120 3.9 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 160 $18.69 $19.66 $40,900 8.5 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors (8) $9.37 $11.93 $24,810 10.2 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 250 $15.13 $15.96 $33,190 4.2 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 140 $15.71 $16.93 $35,210 3.7 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 210 $15.82 $16.38 $34,070 2.6 %
21-1091 Health Educators 30 $19.10 $22.88 $47,580 4.9 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 320 $9.67 $10.51 $21,850 4.2 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 40 $14.04 $13.57 $28,230 3.1 %
 
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 490 $15.36 $20.71 $43,080 11.2 %
23-1011 Lawyers 180 $24.21 $30.26 $62,940 27.2 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 30 $24.39 $27.81 $57,840 2.4 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 150 $15.96 $14.99 $31,190 9.0 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 60 $10.71 $11.15 $23,200 2.9 %
 
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 4,800 $19.35 $18.99 $39,500 3.0 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 80 $10.01 $12.70 $26,420 10.9 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 140 (4) (4) $44,400 3.2 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 970 (4) (4) $44,460 1.7 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 600 (4) (4) $44,060 2.1 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 540 (4) (4) $46,440 1.8 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 110 (4) (4) $43,900 4.7 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 150 (4) (4) $45,530 5.0 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 70 $20.96 $19.99 $41,570 10.3 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 40 $23.25 $22.35 $46,490 5.2 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 160 (4) (4) $23,170 4.4 %
25-4021 Librarians 80 $22.99 $23.14 $48,130 4.7 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 70 $9.97 $10.90 $22,670 3.8 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 220 $22.43 $20.19 $42,000 9.1 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 900 (4) (4) $17,550 4.2 %
 
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 480 $15.08 $19.57 $40,710 9.6 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 40 $10.67 $10.70 $22,260 2.5 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 40 $18.02 $19.03 $39,580 3.8 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 60 (4) (4) $30,980 4.2 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 80 $18.73 $21.38 $44,480 4.3 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 6,540 $24.22 $29.00 $60,330 2.7 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 40 (5) $84.73 $176,240 17.4 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 30 $19.98 $20.69 $43,020 3.5 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 250 $50.26 $51.91 $107,970 14.9 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 90 (5) $85.96 $178,800 17.8 %
29-1063 Internists, General 50 (5) (5) (5) 18.4 %
29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
29-1067 Surgeons 30 (5) (5) (5) 20.1 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 100 (5) $98.49 $204,860 11.6 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,480 $27.59 $27.75 $57,720 2.0 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 80 $31.45 $32.17 $66,900 6.3 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 150 $37.36 $41.85 $87,060 14.4 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 70 $24.17 $24.28 $50,490 1.8 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 80 $25.34 $27.57 $57,350 3.1 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 100 $24.04 $24.67 $51,310 2.1 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 120 $15.17 $15.83 $32,920 2.2 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 110 $24.32 $24.44 $50,840 3.7 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 90 $18.58 $21.33 $44,360 3.0 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 210 $23.85 $23.84 $49,580 1.5 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 180 $15.76 $16.23 $33,760 2.5 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 280 $12.09 $12.22 $25,430 1.9 %
29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 50 $20.31 $20.87 $43,410 1.8 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 210 $16.09 $16.75 $34,830 1.9 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 990 $17.36 $17.60 $36,610 2.5 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 120 $12.53 $12.93 $26,900 3.1 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 60 $17.00 $21.93 $45,610 5.4 %
 
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 3,790 $9.45 $10.38 $21,590 2.3 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 970 $9.29 $9.51 $19,780 2.6 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,890 $8.98 $9.15 $19,030 2.0 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 90 $26.07 $26.93 $56,010 4.8 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 150 $13.60 $13.76 $28,630 5.7 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 280 $11.60 $12.07 $25,110 3.6 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 60 $14.63 $14.46 $30,070 3.3 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 100 $9.82 $9.39 $19,520 7.5 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 150 $11.19 $11.89 $24,730 2.3 %
 
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 1,490 $12.82 $13.92 $28,950 3.5 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 30 $11.67 $17.56 $36,520 19.2 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 120 $12.26 $12.16 $25,300 2.5 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 160 $13.62 $13.66 $28,420 2.0 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 460 $15.24 $16.81 $34,950 1.3 %
33-9032 Security Guards 490 $9.62 $10.31 $21,440 3.9 %
33-9091 Crossing Guards 40 $8.24 $8.10 $16,840 6.8 %
 
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 6,760 $7.29 $8.00 $16,640 1.6 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 40 $11.26 $12.23 $25,430 11.9 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 540 $11.42 $12.53 $26,070 4.6 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 740 $7.12 $7.21 $14,990 1.9 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 380 $7.52 $8.26 $17,170 4.4 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 380 $8.24 $8.51 $17,710 4.6 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (8) $7.73 $7.97 $16,580 4.9 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 490 $8.52 $8.99 $18,690 2.7 %
35-3011 Bartenders (8) $6.89 $7.10 $14,780 5.0 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,080 $6.94 $6.98 $14,520 2.2 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (8) $7.04 $7.14 $14,850 4.3 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 640 $7.39 $8.40 $17,470 5.6 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 70 $8.77 $9.12 $18,970 4.8 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 60 $7.47 $7.71 $16,050 4.3 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 190 $7.44 $7.55 $15,700 2.3 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 130 $7.05 $7.22 $15,010 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 3,380 $9.01 $9.90 $20,590 3.2 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 220 $11.99 $13.07 $27,190 3.5 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 50 $20.85 $19.92 $41,430 6.2 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,730 $9.34 $9.88 $20,560 4.5 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 830 $7.31 $7.74 $16,100 2.3 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 100 $14.93 $15.21 $31,640 3.4 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 390 $9.07 $9.79 $20,370 5.0 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 1,350 $8.94 $10.35 $21,530 2.7 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 120 $17.43 $17.69 $36,790 3.7 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (8) $8.27 $8.09 $16,830 4.4 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 60 $7.94 $8.65 $17,980 6.2 %
39-4021 Funeral Attendants 60 $10.60 $11.50 $23,920 10.6 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 90 $15.24 $15.25 $31,720 9.0 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 410 $7.74 $7.99 $16,610 3.1 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 120 $8.76 $8.50 $17,670 3.9 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 70 $13.75 $13.06 $27,160 6.3 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 80 $7.98 $8.90 $18,500 3.8 %
39-9041 Residential Advisors 60 $10.64 $9.84 $20,460 8.0 %
 
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 8,600 $10.40 $13.61 $28,310 2.7 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,000 $17.37 $18.83 $39,170 3.4 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 210 (8) (8) (8) (8)
41-2011 Cashiers 2,430 $7.31 $7.67 $15,960 1.5 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 310 $9.49 $10.53 $21,910 5.8 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 190 $14.50 $14.34 $29,830 2.4 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,940 $10.09 $11.23 $23,360 3.0 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 70 $7.08 $9.53 $19,820 27.6 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 300 $16.53 $20.91 $43,500 14.0 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 40 $19.73 $25.64 $53,340 15.4 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other (8) $17.50 $16.78 $34,910 10.2 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 70 $31.63 $35.36 $73,550 9.8 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 780 $24.20 $25.98 $54,040 3.4 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 100 $17.98 $20.20 $42,020 10.3 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other (8) $7.35 $8.32 $17,310 7.2 %
 
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 13,210 $12.15 $13.34 $27,740 1.7 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,040 $19.23 $20.35 $42,330 2.3 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 100 $11.24 $11.58 $24,090 5.0 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 320 $10.60 $11.22 $23,330 3.8 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 350 $13.14 $13.09 $27,220 1.9 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 920 $13.89 $14.31 $29,760 2.0 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 120 $15.01 $15.12 $31,440 3.2 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 70 $14.20 $14.97 $31,140 6.1 %
43-3071 Tellers 390 $11.57 $11.67 $24,270 2.1 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,160 $12.94 $13.75 $28,590 3.0 %
43-4071 File Clerks 60 $10.98 $11.14 $23,160 2.9 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 310 $9.11 $9.70 $20,180 11.7 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 140 $11.78 $12.09 $25,140 2.4 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 140 $12.41 $11.82 $24,590 5.0 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 40 $11.58 $11.98 $24,910 6.3 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 110 $16.20 $17.46 $36,320 4.1 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 560 $10.01 $10.15 $21,100 2.7 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 80 (8) (8) (8) (8)
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 50 $10.16 $10.42 $21,670 8.4 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 140 $10.77 $13.11 $27,270 7.3 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 30 $10.54 $10.12 $21,050 3.9 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 50 (c) $24.54 (c) $24.04 (c) $50,000 (9)
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 210 (c) $23.38 (c) $22.30 (c) $46,380 (9)
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 150 (c) $23.49 (c) $21.12 (c) $43,930 (9)
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 170 $20.98 $22.24 $46,260 3.9 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 430 $11.86 $12.41 $25,800 3.8 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 930 $9.11 $9.86 $20,520 2.1 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 540 $18.00 $18.49 $38,450 1.8 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries (8) $10.08 $10.75 $22,350 10.8 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 600 $11.99 $11.95 $24,850 3.1 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,170 $12.32 $12.69 $26,380 1.4 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 50 $15.45 $14.75 $30,690 4.5 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 80 $11.04 $10.99 $22,870 2.3 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 40 $11.11 $11.06 $23,010 2.3 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,670 $9.74 $10.27 $21,370 1.9 %
 
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 340 $11.74 $13.16 $27,370 5.7 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 40 $7.16 $8.05 $16,740 7.7 %
45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators 70 $17.21 $16.72 $34,780 5.3 %
 
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 3,570 $13.05 $14.07 $29,260 2.0 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 390 $21.63 $22.67 $47,160 2.9 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 100 $15.18 $15.72 $32,690 5.0 %
47-2031 Carpenters 400 $11.85 $12.44 $25,860 3.0 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 570 $9.75 $9.96 $20,710 3.7 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (8) $15.05 $15.74 $32,750 7.7 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 190 $13.84 $14.02 $29,170 3.9 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 40 $12.95 $12.77 $26,550 5.9 %
47-2111 Electricians 460 $15.50 $15.96 $33,200 6.1 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 140 $12.26 $13.15 $27,350 4.5 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 240 $16.29 $16.78 $34,910 7.4 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 150 $14.56 $14.60 $30,380 3.3 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 60 $14.62 $14.67 $30,520 5.3 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters (8) $9.71 $9.78 $20,350 15.9 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters (8) $9.42 $9.81 $20,400 3.7 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 140 $10.54 $10.71 $22,280 4.3 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 80 $10.80 $10.89 $22,640 2.9 %
47-4071 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (8) $9.30 $10.55 $21,940 22.0 %
 
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 4,230 $16.82 $17.78 $36,970 2.6 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 460 $23.30 $25.24 $52,490 2.3 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 60 $13.78 $14.49 $30,150 6.5 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 120 $28.29 $27.81 $57,840 6.5 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 110 $19.31 $20.36 $42,350 3.2 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 90 $17.96 $17.77 $36,950 3.0 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 550 $12.35 $14.06 $29,240 4.7 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 190 $14.70 $14.92 $31,030 2.8 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 120 $18.67 $20.99 $43,670 8.5 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (8) $8.41 $8.67 $18,040 8.6 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 90 $18.29 $18.50 $38,480 6.1 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers (8) $9.05 $10.98 $22,840 19.5 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 420 $18.44 $19.62 $40,810 5.0 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,230 $16.19 $17.23 $35,830 4.2 %
49-9044 Millwrights 100 $19.14 $18.87 $39,250 8.7 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 40 $19.91 $19.41 $40,360 3.4 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (8) $21.02 $20.05 $41,710 12.1 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 160 $9.66 $10.27 $21,370 4.5 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 8,710 $14.40 $15.75 $32,750 2.6 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 640 $25.09 $27.27 $56,710 2.8 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 80 $13.93 $14.32 $29,790 7.0 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 1,260 $14.53 $15.89 $33,050 4.9 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 70 $9.37 $9.55 $19,860 4.2 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 110 $10.85 $10.94 $22,750 3.5 %
51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 130 $16.51 $16.99 $35,350 5.2 %
51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $18.33 $18.37 $38,210 2.6 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 100 $13.45 $13.61 $28,320 9.3 %
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $15.93 $15.52 $32,290 6.2 %
51-4041 Machinists 630 $15.28 $15.81 $32,880 4.4 %
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 40 $15.63 $17.03 $35,430 7.7 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 540 $14.22 $14.67 $30,500 3.7 %
51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $15.18 $14.86 $30,900 8.3 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers (8) $10.63 $10.55 $21,950 4.5 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 50 $14.63 $14.75 $30,670 4.0 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 160 $7.50 $7.68 $15,970 3.0 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 70 $7.21 $7.34 $15,270 5.4 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators (8) $10.58 $10.53 $21,900 6.4 %
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood (8) $11.27 $11.50 $23,910 4.0 %
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 90 $11.42 $11.34 $23,590 9.1 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 70 $20.46 $21.50 $44,720 7.5 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 90 $16.28 $17.45 $36,290 3.9 %
51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators 80 $28.39 $28.08 $58,410 2.4 %
51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 280 $21.84 $22.17 $46,100 3.3 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 $17.99 $18.54 $38,570 6.3 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 140 $20.84 $17.86 $37,150 8.7 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 400 $14.86 $15.31 $31,840 3.3 %
51-9083 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (8) $10.53 $10.40 $21,630 6.0 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 200 $11.20 $10.79 $22,450 4.8 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 120 $14.04 $13.59 $28,270 3.9 %
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 370 $16.32 $16.80 $34,930 4.1 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 560 $8.56 $10.14 $21,090 7.6 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 290 $11.89 $12.70 $26,420 15.5 %
 
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 6,550 $12.29 $13.77 $28,640 2.7 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 140 $20.79 $24.48 $50,910 5.1 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 220 $26.60 $32.84 $68,310 11.7 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 270 $9.42 $9.57 $19,910 8.5 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 360 $12.53 $13.05 $27,140 10.7 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,320 $17.06 $18.02 $37,490 3.6 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 600 $11.66 $12.74 $26,500 5.8 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 40 $10.48 $9.95 $20,690 5.8 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 430 $12.94 $13.38 $27,830 3.8 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 380 $7.91 $8.96 $18,630 7.1 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,480 $10.05 $10.85 $22,580 2.7 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 200 $12.48 $12.93 $26,890 5.4 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 450 $7.95 $9.75 $20,290 6.4 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 130 $9.17 $9.61 $19,990 2.4 %

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