May 2006 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services

These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services.

Additional information, including the hourly and annual 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, percent of establishments reporting the occupation, and the employment percent relative standard error, is available in the downloadable Excel files(XLS).

Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services consists of:

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SOC Major Groups in Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services:

Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services

All Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 11,049,000 100.00% $8.00 $9.45 $19,650 0.2 %
 
Management Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 276,870 2.51% $22.17 $26.49 $55,100 0.4 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 5,350 0.05% $54.51 $59.50 $123,750 2.0 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 61,190 0.55% $26.91 $32.74 $68,090 0.7 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 2,400 0.02% $23.58 $27.50 $57,190 1.7 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 1,070 0.01% $41.51 $47.47 $98,750 2.3 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 6,730 0.06% $27.07 $33.20 $69,050 1.5 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 120 (7) $33.91 $36.68 $76,300 3.5 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 3,940 0.04% $25.31 $27.98 $58,190 1.8 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 260 (7) $40.80 $43.80 $91,110 2.9 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 4,560 0.04% $34.98 $38.34 $79,740 1.2 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 820 0.01% $27.87 $31.62 $65,770 2.2 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers 220 (7) $33.78 $36.36 $75,630 4.9 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 950 0.01% $38.69 $39.56 $82,290 1.1 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 1,400 0.01% $28.02 $31.13 $64,760 3.3 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 110 (7) $31.25 $34.16 $71,060 3.5 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 150 (7) $43.45 $48.65 $101,200 12.6 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 110 (7) $34.85 $39.30 $81,750 5.9 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 154,330 1.40% $20.49 $22.17 $46,120 0.4 %
11-9071 Gaming Managers 910 0.01% $35.61 $37.35 $77,690 1.6 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 28,710 0.26% $20.14 $23.44 $48,750 0.8 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 40 (7) $33.52 $32.51 $67,620 3.9 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 500 (7) $20.64 $24.14 $50,200 4.9 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 160 (7) $19.35 $23.91 $49,730 5.7 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 2,730 0.02% $30.90 $33.91 $70,530 2.6 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 38,540 0.35% $19.47 $21.33 $44,370 0.7 %
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 60 (7) $18.10 $20.95 $43,580 5.6 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 1,370 0.01% $19.54 $21.03 $43,730 2.3 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 2,980 0.03% $18.57 $19.94 $41,480 1.2 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 240 (7) $17.40 $20.32 $42,270 2.8 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 50 (7) $30.35 $28.90 $60,110 6.2 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 1,190 0.01% $18.21 $19.52 $40,600 2.5 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 790 0.01% $20.41 $21.61 $44,960 1.4 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 2,920 0.03% $16.91 $18.32 $38,110 3.6 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 1,400 0.01% $21.29 $22.01 $45,790 0.9 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 410 (7) (8) (8) (8) (8)
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 10,190 0.09% $18.23 $19.37 $40,290 0.9 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 3,900 0.04% $19.28 $22.96 $47,760 2.3 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 12,480 0.11% $20.80 $22.25 $46,290 0.7 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 70 (7) $25.76 $27.81 $57,850 5.0 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 80 (7) $22.82 $25.78 $53,610 3.9 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 210 (7) $27.78 $29.28 $60,900 3.0 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 140 (7) $23.99 $25.57 $53,180 3.6 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 2,320 0.02% $23.10 $24.93 $51,860 1.4 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 210 (7) $27.79 $29.13 $60,590 2.7 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 80 (7) $34.43 $33.94 $70,590 4.3 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 40 (7) $33.90 $34.67 $72,100 4.3 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 790 0.01% $17.21 $18.24 $37,950 1.1 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 300 (7) $28.23 $30.19 $62,790 3.1 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 100 (7) $30.24 $30.16 $62,730 3.8 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 420 (7) $25.67 $26.72 $55,590 1.6 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 250 (7) $25.40 $26.65 $55,440 2.4 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 40 (7) $21.78 $23.92 $49,760 3.0 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 70 (7) $22.72 $26.80 $55,750 5.7 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 350 (7) $25.60 $26.87 $55,900 3.1 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 80 (7) $24.85 $25.68 $53,410 5.4 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 40 (7) $34.74 $35.35 $73,540 5.1 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 50 (7) $31.94 $29.98 $62,360 10.5 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 30 (7) $17.53 $17.70 $36,820 4.9 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 970 0.01% $21.19 $23.10 $48,050 2.1 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 920 0.01% $20.90 $22.97 $47,770 2.2 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 510 (7) $9.80 $13.00 $27,050 6.4 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 90 (7) $8.32 $10.29 $21,400 11.0 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants (8) (8) $9.23 $9.91 $20,620 5.3 %
 
Legal Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 170 (7) $39.16 $45.11 $93,820 4.4 %
23-1011 Lawyers 100 (7) $56.65 $60.60 $126,040 5.3 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 60 (7) $24.47 $24.21 $50,350 2.5 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 600 0.01% $11.61 $14.91 $31,000 6.0 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 220 (7) $10.96 $12.89 $26,800 6.0 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 130 (7) (4) (4) $40,220 14.3 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 30 (7) $21.32 $21.61 $44,950 5.8 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 90 (7) (4) (4) $18,130 3.5 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 17,770 0.16% $11.53 $14.58 $30,320 2.5 %
27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 110 (7) $15.91 $17.19 $35,760 8.0 %
27-1019 Artists and Related Workers, All Other 60 (7) $21.27 $20.61 $42,860 6.2 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 400 (7) $12.99 $13.29 $27,640 2.0 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 170 (7) $18.51 $18.94 $39,400 1.8 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 180 (7) $18.61 $20.11 $41,830 5.5 %
27-1029 Designers, All Other 50 (7) $19.29 $19.80 $41,190 4.7 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 180 (7) $20.32 $20.78 $43,230 13.7 %
27-2021 Athletes and Sports Competitors 50 (7) (4) (4) $42,570 4.0 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 1,270 0.01% (4) (4) $28,680 3.2 %
27-2031 Dancers 5,520 0.05% $7.60 $10.49 (4) 8.0 %
27-2042 Musicians and Singers 810 0.01% $15.62 $19.32 (4) 5.9 %
27-2099 Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other 530 (7) $14.11 $17.51 (4) 6.7 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 40 (7) $10.25 $9.81 $20,410 7.2 %
27-3012 Public Address System and Other Announcers 3,120 0.03% $10.22 $12.39 $25,760 2.8 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 1,730 0.02% $18.59 $21.08 $43,850 2.0 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 110 (7) $19.60 $19.95 $41,490 5.4 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators (8) (8) $20.17 $19.44 $40,440 5.0 %
27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 390 (7) $21.04 $22.04 $45,850 2.0 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 1,420 0.01% $15.25 $16.95 $35,250 1.5 %
27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 370 (7) $13.81 $15.71 $32,670 3.9 %
27-4021 Photographers 50 (7) $13.06 $12.72 $26,450 3.5 %
27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 540 (7) $20.64 $23.00 $47,830 2.1 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 3,250 0.03% $20.24 $20.54 $42,720 2.0 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists (8) (8) $20.83 $21.30 $44,290 2.4 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 110 (7) $27.55 $27.79 $57,800 2.0 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 110 (7) $15.55 $14.95 $31,090 2.3 %
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 250 (7) $9.92 $11.55 $24,020 8.5 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 30 (7) $15.82 $15.58 $32,410 4.6 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 40 (7) $22.54 $23.17 $48,190 2.8 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 6,630 0.06% $12.50 $15.51 $32,260 2.1 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 100 (7) $11.45 $11.94 $24,830 5.2 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 220 (7) $8.57 $9.15 $19,020 5.0 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists 5,800 0.05% $13.91 $16.22 $33,750 2.2 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 490 (7) $9.17 $10.80 $22,460 5.7 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 62,190 0.56% $10.42 $11.48 $23,880 0.6 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 2,180 0.02% $18.55 $19.53 $40,610 0.8 %
33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators 180 (7) $14.55 $16.27 $33,840 4.7 %
33-9031 Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators 1,260 0.01% $15.42 $15.53 $32,300 1.1 %
33-9032 Security Guards 55,040 0.50% $10.34 $11.19 $23,270 0.7 %
33-9091 Crossing Guards 40 (7) (8) (8) (8) (8)
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 3,180 0.03% $8.62 $8.98 $18,680 1.5 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 290 (7) $8.50 $10.91 $22,690 3.1 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 8,770,580 79.38% $7.67 $8.64 $17,960 0.2 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 86,800 0.79% $15.97 $17.58 $36,560 0.6 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 606,920 5.49% $12.64 $13.60 $28,300 0.2 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 579,100 5.24% $7.39 $7.64 $15,890 0.4 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 59,600 0.54% $10.00 $10.46 $21,750 0.7 %
35-2013 Cooks, Private Household 390 (7) $10.33 $10.63 $22,100 6.4 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 776,630 7.03% $9.74 $10.05 $20,910 0.3 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 150,220 1.36% $8.66 $9.04 $18,790 0.6 %
35-2019 Cooks, All Other 6,700 0.06% $10.15 $11.10 $23,090 2.0 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 471,240 4.27% $8.03 $8.40 $17,470 0.5 %
35-3011 Bartenders 388,900 3.52% $7.86 $8.99 $18,700 0.4 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,992,480 18.03% $7.05 $7.33 $15,240 0.3 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 349,760 3.17% $7.71 $7.99 $16,620 0.5 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,105,410 19.06% $7.10 $8.22 $17,090 0.4 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 83,770 0.76% $8.33 $9.53 $19,830 1.0 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 330,390 2.99% $7.26 $7.72 $16,050 0.4 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 431,930 3.91% $7.52 $7.73 $16,070 0.3 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 323,790 2.93% $7.74 $8.04 $16,730 0.3 %
35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 26,540 0.24% $8.00 $8.73 $18,150 1.5 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 590,870 5.35% $8.40 $9.24 $19,210 0.4 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 33,370 0.30% $12.94 $13.95 $29,020 0.5 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 3,350 0.03% $15.58 $17.48 $36,360 3.8 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 98,190 0.89% $8.94 $9.66 $20,090 0.5 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 430,880 3.90% $8.09 $8.65 $17,980 0.4 %
37-2019 Building Cleaning Workers, All Other 690 0.01% $7.49 $8.42 $17,510 5.1 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 320 (7) $8.53 $9.28 $19,300 4.1 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 22,840 0.21% $9.71 $10.46 $21,750 0.8 %
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 360 (7) $8.55 $9.85 $20,490 7.5 %
37-3019 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other 860 0.01% $9.11 $9.90 $20,580 4.5 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 138,720 1.26% $8.59 $10.60 $22,060 0.5 %
39-1011 Gaming Supervisors 11,140 0.10% $20.89 $21.30 $44,290 1.2 %
39-1012 Slot Key Persons 3,940 0.04% $11.78 $12.25 $25,480 1.2 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 4,050 0.04% $16.88 $18.35 $38,160 1.1 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 700 0.01% $12.37 $12.83 $26,680 3.8 %
39-3011 Gaming Dealers 34,930 0.32% $6.61 $6.88 $14,310 1.1 %
39-3012 Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners 2,120 0.02% $9.72 $9.80 $20,390 0.7 %
39-3019 Gaming Service Workers, All Other 5,310 0.05% $11.80 $12.43 $25,860 0.8 %
39-3021 Motion Picture Projectionists 40 (7) $10.72 $10.50 $21,840 8.7 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 2,360 0.02% $8.23 $8.84 $18,390 1.4 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 13,930 0.13% $8.01 $8.72 $18,140 1.9 %
39-3092 Costume Attendants 710 0.01% $12.51 $12.17 $25,320 1.3 %
39-3093 Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 2,640 0.02% $9.38 $10.07 $20,940 1.2 %
39-3099 Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other 800 0.01% $8.35 $10.13 $21,070 5.1 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 780 0.01% $11.14 $13.11 $27,260 3.3 %
39-5091 Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance (8) (8) $10.23 $12.79 $26,600 12.5 %
39-5092 Manicurists and Pedicurists 620 0.01% $9.97 $12.24 $25,450 3.3 %
39-5094 Skin Care Specialists 970 0.01% $11.20 $13.68 $28,450 3.2 %
39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops 24,860 0.23% $8.33 $9.33 $19,400 0.8 %
39-6012 Concierges 8,100 0.07% $11.47 $12.53 $26,060 1.1 %
39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts 980 0.01% $10.20 $10.75 $22,360 6.1 %
39-6022 Travel Guides 40 (7) $12.67 $12.92 $26,880 3.4 %
39-6032 Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants and Baggage Porters 1,080 0.01% $9.98 $9.92 $20,630 3.8 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 1,020 0.01% $8.64 $9.03 $18,780 1.6 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 480 (7) $8.90 $9.25 $19,230 2.4 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 2,660 0.02% $12.43 $14.82 $30,820 3.0 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 8,640 0.08% $9.00 $10.23 $21,270 1.3 %
39-9041 Residential Advisors 840 0.01% $9.57 $10.48 $21,810 4.0 %
39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 4,890 0.04% $9.74 $10.52 $21,890 1.6 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 329,810 2.98% $7.82 $9.24 $19,230 0.6 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 9,930 0.09% $14.74 $15.98 $33,230 2.0 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 1,520 0.01% $29.01 $32.03 $66,620 1.9 %
41-2011 Cashiers 270,440 2.45% $7.47 $7.81 $16,250 0.4 %
41-2012 Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers 7,510 0.07% $11.52 $11.55 $24,030 1.0 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 4,330 0.04% $8.77 $9.82 $20,430 4.0 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 13,900 0.13% $8.69 $9.84 $20,470 1.2 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 200 (7) $16.19 $17.89 $37,200 8.1 %
41-3041 Travel Agents 240 (7) $11.05 $12.36 $25,710 7.2 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 14,730 0.13% $20.16 $22.85 $47,520 1.7 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,440 0.01% $19.98 $22.18 $46,140 4.8 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 50 (7) $9.19 $11.43 $23,780 8.8 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 480 (7) $22.62 $24.66 $51,300 5.6 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 1,500 0.01% $9.82 $12.03 $25,030 5.9 %
41-9091 Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers 550 (7) $8.72 $10.19 $21,200 10.5 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 2,940 0.03% $13.78 $17.18 $35,730 6.8 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 412,420 3.73% $10.22 $11.27 $23,440 0.3 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 27,420 0.25% $16.27 $17.40 $36,190 0.7 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 9,440 0.09% $10.94 $11.56 $24,030 0.6 %
43-2021 Telephone Operators 130 (7) $12.74 $14.03 $29,180 4.4 %
43-2099 Communications Equipment Operators, All Other 40 (7) $15.41 $15.31 $31,840 10.8 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 530 (7) $13.11 $13.74 $28,570 2.3 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 2,770 0.03% $13.12 $13.41 $27,890 1.1 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 47,220 0.43% $12.40 $12.99 $27,010 0.5 %
43-3041 Gaming Cage Workers 4,950 0.04% $11.95 $12.29 $25,560 0.8 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 4,990 0.05% $13.73 $14.03 $29,180 1.0 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 970 0.01% $13.64 $13.95 $29,010 1.2 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 290 (7) $13.40 $14.10 $29,330 1.9 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 10,280 0.09% $11.42 $12.30 $25,590 1.4 %
43-4071 File Clerks 420 (7) $9.76 $10.08 $20,960 5.0 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 204,150 1.85% $8.84 $9.33 $19,400 0.4 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks (8) (8) $15.90 $16.12 $33,520 3.4 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 2,030 0.02% $10.07 $10.77 $22,410 3.3 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 3,670 0.03% $13.94 $14.56 $30,280 1.0 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 8,300 0.08% $10.32 $10.76 $22,380 1.0 %
43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 12,730 0.12% $11.29 $12.10 $25,160 1.7 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 320 (7) $11.27 $12.59 $26,180 3.6 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 960 0.01% $6.87 $7.98 $16,590 7.9 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 1,230 0.01% $13.16 $13.85 $28,810 1.5 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 710 0.01% $15.51 $16.44 $34,190 4.1 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 3,420 0.03% $11.98 $12.82 $26,650 1.5 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 8,540 0.08% $10.22 $10.82 $22,500 1.1 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 770 0.01% $10.61 $11.56 $24,040 4.4 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 12,380 0.11% $15.71 $16.49 $34,300 0.8 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 11,300 0.10% $12.86 $13.21 $27,470 0.9 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 340 (7) $14.43 $15.45 $32,140 1.7 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 500 (7) $10.84 $11.04 $22,960 2.9 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 270 (7) $10.15 $10.70 $22,250 4.0 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 28,330 0.26% $10.27 $10.89 $22,660 0.7 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 2,800 0.03% $12.26 $12.58 $26,170 1.0 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 450 (7) $9.78 $11.44 $23,800 3.9 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 70 (7) $12.78 $12.46 $25,910 3.8 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 320 (7) $8.84 $10.15 $21,120 4.7 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 4,150 0.04% $18.96 $19.57 $40,700 1.5 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 180 (7) $25.90 $27.76 $57,740 2.6 %
47-2031 Carpenters 1,070 0.01% $21.05 $21.02 $43,730 1.6 %
47-2041 Carpet Installers 60 (7) $15.92 $17.35 $36,090 5.0 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 100 (7) $14.84 $14.46 $30,080 4.4 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 60 (7) $11.06 $12.42 $25,830 5.9 %
47-2111 Electricians 680 0.01% $21.43 $22.32 $46,430 1.8 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 1,350 0.01% $17.83 $18.16 $37,780 2.6 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 320 (7) $16.77 $18.66 $38,810 4.5 %
47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other (8) (8) $13.50 $13.95 $29,010 4.8 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 95,100 0.86% $12.49 $14.02 $29,150 0.5 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 7,220 0.07% $21.28 $22.55 $46,910 1.0 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 60 (7) $16.34 $17.59 $36,580 7.9 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 50 (7) $19.88 $20.58 $42,800 2.9 %
49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 70 (7) $12.58 $15.72 $32,700 7.7 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 390 (7) $19.38 $18.64 $38,780 3.7 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 400 (7) $18.22 $18.18 $37,820 3.0 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 60 (7) $16.33 $16.94 $35,240 5.1 %
49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 70 (7) $13.98 $14.30 $29,750 3.8 %
49-3092 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 30 (7) $14.95 $15.14 $31,490 4.0 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 610 0.01% $18.68 $18.88 $39,260 2.5 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 160 (7) $15.54 $16.10 $33,480 3.0 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 79,470 0.72% $11.71 $13.01 $27,060 0.5 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 880 0.01% $14.62 $15.49 $32,220 8.0 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 4,080 0.04% $14.75 $15.55 $32,340 1.2 %
49-9092 Commercial Divers 30 (7) $13.39 $13.62 $28,330 15.1 %
49-9094 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 120 (7) $21.55 $21.22 $44,130 1.8 %
49-9096 Riggers 60 (7) $26.41 $27.05 $56,260 3.1 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 370 (7) $10.34 $11.02 $22,910 2.6 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 750 0.01% $15.00 $16.22 $33,730 2.3 %
 
Production Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 78,940 0.71% $9.35 $10.32 $21,460 0.5 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 1,670 0.02% $17.30 $18.75 $39,000 1.6 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 90 (7) $8.96 $10.75 $22,360 11.5 %
51-3011 Bakers 31,660 0.29% $10.06 $10.70 $22,260 0.7 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 1,490 0.01% $11.17 $11.90 $24,740 2.5 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 440 (7) $8.92 $9.63 $20,030 4.5 %
51-3091 Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders 110 (7) $10.23 $10.03 $20,850 6.5 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 2,050 0.02% $8.86 $10.04 $20,880 3.2 %
51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 4,120 0.04% $8.27 $8.80 $18,310 2.0 %
51-4041 Machinists 50 (7) $22.48 $22.60 $47,010 12.7 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 30,810 0.28% $8.54 $9.02 $18,750 0.5 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 380 (7) $9.40 $9.99 $20,770 3.0 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 150 (7) $10.96 $11.14 $23,180 3.3 %
51-6051 Sewers, Hand 120 (7) $11.46 $11.95 $24,850 2.1 %
51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 420 (7) $12.54 $13.24 $27,530 2.7 %
51-6093 Upholsterers 90 (7) $19.97 $18.76 $39,010 2.5 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 710 0.01% $19.16 $19.72 $41,020 2.3 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 30 (7) $17.59 $18.28 $38,020 3.3 %
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 560 0.01% $15.37 $15.43 $32,100 2.0 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 620 0.01% $11.28 $13.19 $27,440 8.8 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 260 (7) $11.48 $13.49 $28,060 4.8 %
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 440 (7) $9.18 $9.81 $20,400 5.6 %
51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 200 (7) $9.12 $9.63 $20,030 4.4 %
51-9193 Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 180 (7) $11.92 $12.95 $26,930 7.4 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 1,420 0.01% $8.45 $9.57 $19,910 3.3 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 380 (7) $16.20 $17.96 $37,360 7.4 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 217,790 1.97% $7.33 $8.55 $17,790 0.8 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 370 (7) $18.53 $19.32 $40,180 2.1 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 1,580 0.01% $16.26 $18.49 $38,460 2.6 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 70 (7) $6.85 $8.91 $18,520 13.8 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 153,080 1.39% $7.06 $8.04 $16,720 1.1 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 190 (7) $11.66 $14.19 $29,520 11.9 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 30,490 0.28% $7.42 $8.86 $18,430 1.5 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 8,000 0.07% $9.09 $9.74 $20,250 1.2 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 360 (7) $12.15 $12.82 $26,660 6.0 %
53-5011 Sailors and Marine Oilers 70 (7) $19.91 $16.84 $35,020 12.4 %
53-5021 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 70 (7) $23.94 $24.13 $50,200 7.4 %
53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 9,910 0.09% $7.98 $8.57 $17,820 0.8 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 220 (7) $8.65 $8.85 $18,420 2.5 %
53-6099 Transportation Workers, All Other 490 (7) $10.12 $11.36 $23,630 6.3 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 450 (7) $12.82 $13.27 $27,600 3.1 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 330 (7) $9.71 $10.17 $21,160 4.0 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 9,220 0.08% $10.94 $11.46 $23,840 1.0 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand (8) (8) $8.76 $9.47 $19,710 2.5 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 50 (7) $8.14 $8.35 $17,370 2.6 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 380 (7) $12.57 $13.79 $28,680 4.3 %

About May 2006 National Industry-Specific 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.

(7) The value is less than .005 percent of industry employment.

(8) Estimates not released.

(9) Wage data for this occupation were removed because of reporting errors. Data are being corrected and revised wage estimates will be posted as soon as possible.



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Last Modified Date: September 26, 2008