May 2008 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Wichita Falls, TX

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 Wichita Falls, TX, a metropolitan statistical area in Texas.

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 Wichita Falls, TX (Note--clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group):

00-0000 All Occupations
11-0000 Management Occupations
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations
23-0000 Legal Occupations
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
51-0000 Production Occupations
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations

All Occupations
			Wage Estimates
Occupation Code	Occupation Title	Employment (1)	Median Hourly	Mean Hourly	Mean Annual (2)	Mean RSE (3)
00-0000	All Occupations	58,040	$12.79	$15.77	$32,810	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	1,740	$32.40	$38.40	$79,860	3.9 %
11-1011	Chief Executives	60	$45.29	$48.53	$100,940	10.4 %
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	690	$34.48	$44.11	$91,760	6.3 %
11-2022	Sales Managers	50	$37.05	$41.13	$85,540	13.8 %
11-3011	Administrative Services Managers	40	$37.00	$37.01	$76,980	4.9 %
11-3031	Financial Managers	70	$37.52	$43.39	$90,260	8.2 %
11-3051	Industrial Production Managers	(8)	$43.42	$40.98	$85,250	3.8 %
11-9021	Construction Managers	70	$19.28	$23.68	$49,250	14.0 %
11-9032	Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School	120	(4)	(4)	$61,980	1.8 %
11-9051	Food Service Managers	70	$21.67	$24.44	$50,840	6.9 %
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	80	$35.05	$34.98	$72,770	2.5 %
11-9141	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	50	(8)	(8)	(8)	(8)
11-9151	Social and Community Service Managers	40	$22.32	$22.95	$47,740	7.3 %

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	1,730	$23.02	$25.09	$52,180	3.2 %
13-1022	Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products	60	$15.38	$16.61	$34,550	4.5 %
13-1023	Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products	130	$20.55	$21.82	$45,390	6.1 %
13-1031	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	40	$29.36	$30.01	$62,410	3.1 %
13-1072	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	50	$19.63	$19.69	$40,960	7.1 %
13-1073	Training and Development Specialists	60	$15.11	$17.40	$36,200	7.5 %
13-1079	Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other	50	$27.13	$27.66	$57,530	7.0 %
13-1081	Logisticians	40	$28.68	$29.05	$60,430	4.2 %
13-1111	Management Analysts	90	$21.52	$24.19	$50,320	7.4 %
13-1199	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	300	$25.98	$25.76	$53,590	7.9 %
13-2011	Accountants and Auditors	440	$24.90	$27.03	$56,210	3.8 %
13-2072	Loan Officers	140	$21.57	$27.58	$57,370	13.0 %
13-2082	Tax Preparers	70	$11.36	$14.05	$29,230	21.0 %

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	420	$25.05	$25.72	$53,500	2.4 %
15-1021	Computer Programmers	40	$28.95	$29.42	$61,190	7.4 %
15-1032	Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software	(8)	$29.28	$31.37	$65,250	6.2 %
15-1041	Computer Support Specialists	110	$18.97	$19.43	$40,420	4.3 %
15-1051	Computer Systems Analysts	60	$24.60	$26.03	$54,140	4.4 %
15-1071	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	40	$21.74	$23.56	$49,010	4.9 %

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	910	$25.49	$27.36	$56,900	6.5 %
17-1022	Surveyors	30	$22.46	$23.03	$47,910	3.4 %
17-2051	Civil Engineers	60	$36.00	$34.26	$71,270	3.2 %
17-2112	Industrial Engineers	50	$36.16	$41.35	$86,010	8.9 %
17-2141	Mechanical Engineers	50	$35.67	$36.03	$74,940	7.1 %
17-2171	Petroleum Engineers	(8)	$19.33	$27.19	$56,560	28.3 %
17-3011	Architectural and Civil Drafters	60	$14.45	$14.57	$30,300	9.4 %
17-3013	Mechanical Drafters	(8)	$23.17	$22.67	$47,150	2.0 %
17-3023	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians	60	$26.88	$26.85	$55,860	1.8 %
17-3026	Industrial Engineering Technicians	30	$21.54	$21.77	$45,290	6.9 %
17-3029	Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	30	$26.52	$25.45	$52,940	4.0 %
17-3031	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	50	$14.85	$15.49	$32,220	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	170	$23.11	$25.24	$52,490	3.2 %
19-3031	Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists	30	$22.56	$24.60	$51,170	1.9 %

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	530	$19.20	$19.85	$41,300	4.8 %
21-1012	Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors	150	$24.90	$24.98	$51,960	2.5 %
21-1021	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	130	$15.10	$15.64	$32,530	2.2 %
21-1093	Social and Human Service Assistants	40	$8.98	$11.12	$23,120	12.9 %

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	210	$25.24	$36.37	$75,650	20.3 %
23-1011	Lawyers	100	$48.72	$57.38	$119,350	17.5 %
23-2011	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	(8)	$15.25	$15.51	$32,270	5.5 %

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	4,200	$19.64	$19.46	$40,480	2.9 %
25-1194	Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary	50	$9.73	$10.74	$22,340	8.6 %
25-2011	Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	150	$7.59	$10.98	$22,840	10.3 %
25-2012	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	50	(4)	(4)	$42,040	1.7 %
25-2021	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	800	(4)	(4)	$42,970	1.9 %
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education	490	(4)	(4)	$43,620	1.8 %
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education	660	(4)	(4)	$45,320	1.6 %
25-2032	Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School	90	(4)	(4)	$49,740	1.9 %
25-2041	Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School	100	(4)	(4)	$42,490	2.2 %
25-2042	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	40	(8)	(8)	(8)	(8)
25-2043	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	40	(4)	(4)	$42,890	1.9 %
25-3099	Teachers and Instructors, All Other	360	(4)	(4)	$47,740	2.9 %
25-4021	Librarians	80	$22.93	$22.77	$47,370	2.3 %
25-4031	Library Technicians	30	$8.43	$9.09	$18,900	7.3 %
25-9031	Instructional Coordinators	210	$31.61	$30.46	$63,370	2.2 %
25-9041	Teacher Assistants	560	(4)	(4)	$16,120	2.2 %

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
			Wage Estimates
Occupation Code	Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile)	Employment (1)	Median Hourly	Mean Hourly	Mean Annual (2)	Mean RSE (3)
27-0000	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations	410	$12.46	$16.75	$34,850	11.0 %
27-1023	Floral Designers	40	$10.47	$9.99	$20,770	5.6 %
27-1026	Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	30	$7.85	$8.93	$18,570	4.4 %
27-2022	Coaches and Scouts	60	(4)	(4)	$26,190	6.3 %
27-3031	Public Relations Specialists	30	$23.59	$24.46	$50,880	6.3 %

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	4,000	$20.54	$25.42	$52,880	3.3 %
29-1051	Pharmacists	120	$50.29	$50.99	$106,060	2.9 %
29-1069	Physicians and Surgeons, All Other	70	(5)	$90.42	$188,070	19.7 %
29-1071	Physician Assistants	30	$43.78	$41.72	$86,780	3.3 %
29-1111	Registered Nurses	1,160	$24.64	$25.75	$53,550	1.4 %
29-1122	Occupational Therapists	110	$13.01	$17.97	$37,380	14.5 %
29-1123	Physical Therapists	100	$45.17	$42.89	$89,210	3.5 %
29-1126	Respiratory Therapists	(8)	$21.41	$21.11	$43,920	2.5 %
29-1127	Speech-Language Pathologists	70	$21.63	$24.72	$51,410	2.5 %
29-1131	Veterinarians	40	$43.26	$41.75	$86,830	3.8 %
29-2011	Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists	(8)	$22.43	$22.90	$47,620	2.5 %
29-2012	Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians	90	$13.45	$14.39	$29,930	2.2 %
29-2021	Dental Hygienists	70	$27.96	$27.73	$57,680	9.9 %
29-2034	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	150	$19.31	$19.90	$41,400	2.8 %
29-2041	Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics	(8)	$12.74	$13.54	$28,150	3.8 %
29-2052	Pharmacy Technicians	130	$14.04	$14.12	$29,360	2.1 %
29-2055	Surgical Technologists	70	$13.93	$15.02	$31,230	5.5 %
29-2056	Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	50	$10.09	$10.46	$21,750	5.2 %
29-2061	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	790	$15.27	$14.99	$31,170	1.3 %
29-2071	Medical Records and Health Information Technicians	100	$10.72	$12.45	$25,900	4.8 %
29-2081	Opticians, Dispensing	40	$12.09	$12.21	$25,400	7.2 %
29-9011	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	40	$18.98	$20.58	$42,800	7.0 %

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	2,300	$9.69	$10.06	$20,930	3.3 %
31-1011	Home Health Aides	500	$7.42	$8.29	$17,250	5.8 %
31-1012	Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants	1,070	$9.73	$9.36	$19,460	2.3 %
31-2022	Physical Therapist Aides	60	$9.11	$9.39	$19,520	3.2 %
31-9091	Dental Assistants	110	$13.68	$13.50	$28,080	4.8 %
31-9092	Medical Assistants	230	$11.61	$12.32	$25,620	4.8 %
31-9094	Medical Transcriptionists	40	$13.92	$13.65	$28,400	2.8 %
31-9095	Pharmacy Aides	40	$10.04	$10.24	$21,290	6.0 %
31-9099	Healthcare Support Workers, All Other	140	$10.82	$11.91	$24,760	4.5 %

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	1,920	$14.41	$16.50	$34,310	8.3 %
33-1012	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives	30	$29.84	$28.67	$59,630	7.1 %
33-2011	Fire Fighters	290	$22.67	$22.30	$46,390	4.8 %
33-3051	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	450	$23.34	$22.24	$46,250	6.2 %
33-9032	Security Guards	300	$7.91	$8.26	$17,190	3.3 %

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	5,470	$7.41	$8.16	$16,970	1.6 %
35-1012	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	470	$11.14	$12.25	$25,470	4.1 %
35-2011	Cooks, Fast Food	150	$7.80	$7.72	$16,050	2.8 %
35-2012	Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	190	$8.46	$8.60	$17,880	2.0 %
35-2014	Cooks, Restaurant	310	$9.79	$10.01	$20,820	2.3 %
35-2015	Cooks, Short Order	(8)	$6.93	$6.86	$14,260	5.7 %
35-2021	Food Preparation Workers	390	$6.84	$6.97	$14,500	5.6 %
35-3011	Bartenders	140	$8.04	$9.77	$20,310	9.8 %
35-3021	Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food	1,790	$7.17	$7.46	$15,520	2.4 %
35-3022	Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop	(8)	$6.89	$6.92	$14,400	5.0 %
35-3031	Waiters and Waitresses	1,070	$7.35	$7.91	$16,460	4.3 %
35-9011	Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers	160	$7.08	$7.14	$14,860	2.7 %
35-9021	Dishwashers	470	$7.26	$7.32	$15,240	2.8 %
35-9031	Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop	120	$7.26	$7.49	$15,580	3.5 %

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	1,590	$9.02	$9.72	$20,230	2.3 %
37-1011	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers	70	$15.17	$15.89	$33,040	5.9 %
37-2011	Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	730	$8.83	$9.46	$19,680	2.4 %
37-2012	Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	430	$7.54	$8.13	$16,910	4.1 %
37-3011	Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	300	$10.14	$10.26	$21,330	3.0 %

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	1,410	$7.59	$9.02	$18,770	3.7 %
39-1021	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers	30	$24.93	$21.39	$44,500	12.5 %
39-3012	Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners	(8)	$13.02	$11.52	$23,950	5.8 %
39-3091	Amusement and Recreation Attendants	170	$7.67	$8.18	$17,010	2.4 %
39-5011	Barbers	(8)	$13.70	$13.63	$28,350	6.0 %
39-5012	Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists	(8)	$7.09	$7.39	$15,370	7.9 %
39-9011	Child Care Workers	170	$7.27	$7.59	$15,790	4.6 %
39-9021	Personal and Home Care Aides	520	$7.08	$7.28	$15,140	3.6 %
39-9031	Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors	90	$13.98	$13.94	$28,980	7.3 %
39-9032	Recreation Workers	70	$11.17	$11.81	$24,570	4.8 %

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	5,540	$9.67	$12.48	$25,960	3.1 %
41-1011	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers	580	$15.61	$18.45	$38,380	4.7 %
41-1012	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers	40	$26.67	$24.84	$51,670	7.9 %
41-2011	Cashiers	1,670	$7.63	$8.12	$16,890	1.4 %
41-2021	Counter and Rental Clerks	370	$10.29	$10.89	$22,660	6.0 %
41-2022	Parts Salespersons	150	$14.43	$15.85	$32,960	9.9 %
41-2031	Retail Salespersons	1,930	$9.04	$10.21	$21,240	2.8 %
41-3021	Insurance Sales Agents	(8)	$21.09	$20.76	$43,180	6.3 %
41-3099	Sales Representatives, Services, All Other	90	$29.37	$27.71	$57,630	5.6 %
41-4011	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	(8)	$28.56	$31.66	$65,860	6.0 %
41-4012	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	420	$17.25	$19.96	$41,510	6.4 %
41-9011	Demonstrators and Product Promoters	50	$9.67	$10.18	$21,170	5.2 %
41-9022	Real Estate Sales Agents	60	$33.71	$28.62	$59,540	4.4 %

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	10,100	$11.62	$12.69	$26,390	2.1 %
43-1011	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers	530	$15.82	$18.49	$38,470	3.8 %
43-2011	Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service	50	$9.71	$9.82	$20,420	2.1 %
43-3011	Bill and Account Collectors	120	$12.29	$12.80	$26,620	3.4 %
43-3021	Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators	200	$12.37	$12.91	$26,860	3.9 %
43-3031	Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	850	$13.80	$14.13	$29,380	3.1 %
43-3051	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	70	$13.30	$13.25	$27,560	4.7 %
43-3061	Procurement Clerks	40	$16.32	$15.63	$32,500	5.4 %
43-3071	Tellers	380	$10.77	$11.46	$23,840	4.0 %
43-4031	Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	(8)	$14.76	$14.60	$30,370	4.4 %
43-4051	Customer Service Representatives	1,140	$10.07	$10.75	$22,370	2.7 %
43-4061	Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	30	$14.67	$16.33	$33,960	2.4 %
43-4071	File Clerks	30	$8.84	$9.49	$19,750	6.9 %
43-4081	Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	190	$8.13	$8.03	$16,700	6.7 %
43-4111	Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan	110	$11.94	$12.17	$25,310	3.3 %
43-4131	Loan Interviewers and Clerks	(8)	$16.05	$16.67	$34,670	9.1 %
43-4141	New Accounts Clerks	(8)	$14.47	$14.61	$30,390	2.7 %
43-4151	Order Clerks	40	$12.63	$14.10	$29,330	6.7 %
43-4161	Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping	70	$16.95	$16.75	$34,850	2.7 %
43-4171	Receptionists and Information Clerks	470	$10.31	$10.24	$21,290	3.0 %
43-5031	Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers	130	$11.50	$12.15	$25,270	6.1 %
43-5032	Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	90	$11.49	$12.39	$25,770	5.0 %
43-5051	Postal Service Clerks	40	(c) $24.54	(c) $24.12	(c) $50,170	(9)
43-5052	Postal Service Mail Carriers	160	(c) $24.43	(c) $23.34	(c) $48,550	(9)
43-5053	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	70	(c) $23.97	(c) $21.16	(c) $44,010	(9)
43-5061	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	90	$14.60	$16.95	$35,250	6.7 %
43-5071	Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	190	$11.35	$11.62	$24,180	2.7 %
43-5081	Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	1,190	$9.62	$10.06	$20,920	1.5 %
43-6011	Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	470	$16.06	$16.54	$34,400	4.8 %
43-6012	Legal Secretaries	70	$19.80	$19.75	$41,080	7.3 %
43-6013	Medical Secretaries	110	$9.84	$10.50	$21,840	3.2 %
43-6014	Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	1,350	$11.48	$11.78	$24,500	2.5 %
43-9021	Data Entry Keyers	50	$11.07	$11.22	$23,330	3.5 %
43-9041	Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	140	$16.82	$14.81	$30,800	7.3 %
43-9061	Office Clerks, General	1,030	$10.57	$10.82	$22,500	3.5 %
43-9071	Office Machine Operators, Except Computer	40	$10.47	$11.44	$23,800	10.8 %
43-9199	Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other	40	$15.35	$15.16	$31,540	4.2 %

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	(8)	(8)	(8)	(8)	(8)

Construction and Extraction Occupations
			Wage Estimates
Occupation Code	Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile)	Employment (1)	Median Hourly	Mean Hourly	Mean Annual (2)	Mean RSE (3)
47-0000	Construction and Extraction Occupations	2,740	$14.49	$15.44	$32,110	2.9 %
47-1011	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	180	$24.15	$25.10	$52,200	6.5 %
47-2031	Carpenters	120	$14.66	$15.06	$31,330	2.5 %
47-2051	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	100	$12.71	$12.75	$26,520	3.1 %
47-2061	Construction Laborers	480	$9.73	$9.65	$20,070	2.7 %
47-2071	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	80	$13.62	$13.52	$28,120	5.6 %
47-2073	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	130	$15.22	$16.15	$33,590	3.8 %
47-2111	Electricians	140	$21.38	$21.57	$44,870	8.5 %
47-2141	Painters, Construction and Maintenance	60	$13.90	$13.75	$28,610	5.8 %
47-2152	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	170	$19.46	$19.66	$40,890	3.0 %
47-3015	Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	130	$10.65	$10.82	$22,510	4.4 %
47-4011	Construction and Building Inspectors	50	$19.13	$21.17	$44,040	3.1 %
47-5011	Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	(8)	$15.11	$15.28	$31,790	3.6 %
47-5012	Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	140	$19.22	$19.32	$40,180	3.5 %
47-5013	Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining	(8)	$18.34	$18.87	$39,240	8.6 %
47-5071	Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	190	$14.65	$14.68	$30,530	5.8 %

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	4,120	$17.92	$17.91	$37,260	2.9 %
49-1011	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	250	$22.56	$23.05	$47,950	4.0 %
49-2011	Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers	60	$12.96	$13.10	$27,250	3.8 %
49-2022	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	(8)	$21.72	$22.69	$47,190	11.0 %
49-2091	Avionics Technicians	30	$24.42	$25.00	$51,990	4.8 %
49-2094	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	40	$23.17	$23.44	$48,740	3.2 %
49-2096	Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles	(8)	$11.56	$12.57	$26,140	10.0 %
49-2098	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	80	$14.22	$15.81	$32,880	9.3 %
49-3011	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	1,060	$21.54	$21.16	$44,000	7.0 %
49-3021	Automotive Body and Related Repairers	160	$17.83	$17.69	$36,790	4.5 %
49-3023	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	330	$16.53	$16.32	$33,940	2.9 %
49-3031	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	190	$15.11	$16.22	$33,750	6.3 %
49-3093	Tire Repairers and Changers	40	$9.39	$9.48	$19,710	4.5 %
49-9021	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	390	$20.16	$20.38	$42,400	6.0 %
49-9041	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	110	$19.43	$19.29	$40,110	4.6 %
49-9042	Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	500	$11.48	$12.65	$26,310	4.6 %
49-9051	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	(8)	$20.63	$20.19	$41,990	15.3 %
49-9052	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	170	$23.98	$22.12	$46,020	6.8 %
49-9062	Medical Equipment Repairers	40	$11.96	$15.35	$31,940	7.2 %
49-9098	Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	190	$8.78	$9.53	$19,810	8.2 %

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	5,020	$12.60	$13.64	$28,370	3.4 %
51-1011	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers	300	$22.33	$22.67	$47,160	3.6 %
51-2022	Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers	(8)	$13.59	$14.54	$30,250	7.2 %
51-2041	Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	230	$14.18	$14.61	$30,390	6.1 %
51-2092	Team Assemblers	500	$8.88	$9.39	$19,530	5.7 %
51-3011	Bakers	(8)	$7.23	$8.19	$17,040	4.7 %
51-4011	Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic	100	$13.15	$13.60	$28,280	4.2 %
51-4031	Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	50	$12.11	$12.28	$25,540	7.4 %
51-4033	Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	90	$12.74	$12.55	$26,110	8.2 %
51-4041	Machinists	250	$16.22	$16.36	$34,040	4.1 %
51-4121	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	400	$13.95	$14.50	$30,170	3.7 %
51-5023	Printing Machine Operators	70	$11.29	$12.94	$26,910	9.9 %
51-6011	Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers	190	$8.37	$8.27	$17,200	2.5 %
51-7042	Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	110	$10.28	$9.98	$20,760	5.9 %
51-8031	Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators	190	$14.59	$14.96	$31,120	2.3 %
51-9023	Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	50	$15.15	$14.92	$31,020	5.6 %
51-9041	Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	40	$11.83	$12.46	$25,920	10.3 %
51-9061	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	310	$17.33	$16.75	$34,840	4.7 %
51-9121	Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	80	$15.87	$16.84	$35,020	7.5 %
51-9198	Helpers--Production Workers	260	$9.92	$9.69	$20,150	8.3 %

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	3,490	$12.23	$13.56	$28,200	3.3 %
53-1021	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand	70	$18.08	$19.30	$40,150	4.6 %
53-1031	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators	120	$29.42	$29.57	$61,510	3.3 %
53-3022	Bus Drivers, School	80	$9.93	$10.42	$21,670	3.9 %
53-3031	Driver/Sales Workers	130	$7.69	$11.12	$23,120	22.1 %
53-3032	Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer	840	$14.96	$16.27	$33,850	4.9 %
53-3033	Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services	470	$12.02	$12.81	$26,640	4.9 %
53-3041	Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs	60	$7.55	$8.09	$16,820	3.7 %
53-6031	Service Station Attendants	110	$10.24	$10.14	$21,090	7.2 %
53-7051	Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	130	$11.65	$11.69	$24,310	3.4 %
53-7061	Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	90	$7.52	$8.63	$17,940	3.9 %
53-7062	Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	710	$9.01	$9.56	$19,880	3.3 %
53-7064	Packers and Packagers, Hand	360	$7.38	$9.15	$19,020	12.2 %
53-7073	Wellhead Pumpers	130	$18.92	$19.31	$40,150	5.5 %
53-7081	Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors	80	$13.55	$13.64	$28,370	3.1 %

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.

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