November 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Wilmington, NC MSA


For metropolitan 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 the Wilmington, NC MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in North Carolina. These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

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SOC Major Groups in the Wilmington, NC MSA:

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All Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 116,330 $12.12 $15.26 $31,750 1.3 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 4,720 $31.88 $37.27 $77,520 1.8 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 60 (5) $77.06 $160,280 7.0 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,810 $33.63 $41.25 $85,800 2.8 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 30 $25.06 $29.86 $62,100 8.2 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 100 $31.90 $34.40 $71,550 7.0 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 360 $32.82 $37.35 $77,690 4.7 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 80 $24.56 $27.18 $56,530 4.4 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 100 $34.99 $38.55 $80,170 4.4 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 430 $31.25 $35.41 $73,660 3.1 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 30 $24.80 $29.45 $61,260 9.6 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 80 $39.78 $40.27 $83,750 2.7 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 50 $37.87 $40.88 $85,030 7.9 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 270 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 40 $13.98 $16.12 $33,520 7.5 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 160 (4) (4) $62,870 2.8 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 170 $17.12 $19.13 $39,790 5.3 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 40 $17.57 $18.03 $37,510 9.2 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 200 $35.40 $36.95 $76,850 3.2 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 30 $41.43 $42.30 $87,980 2.9 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 70 $20.67 $24.43 $50,810 9.7 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 70 $21.42 $25.87 $53,810 9.1 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 120 $32.23 $35.24 $73,310 3.5 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 2,790 $21.05 $24.32 $50,580 3.3 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 80 $15.83 $16.72 $34,770 11.6 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 200 $18.97 $20.02 $41,650 4.7 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 100 $17.23 $24.36 $50,680 13.8 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 80 $20.55 $26.31 $54,730 10.0 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 110 $24.12 $25.23 $52,480 4.2 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 140 $20.76 $24.82 $51,640 10.2 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 50 $21.81 $22.78 $47,380 3.1 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 160 $22.56 $29.57 $61,510 12.3 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 30 $20.29 $21.18 $44,060 5.5 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 40 $18.39 $20.00 $41,610 7.8 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 330 $23.14 $25.04 $52,080 6.0 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 480 $21.07 $22.04 $45,840 2.4 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 30 $25.54 $28.82 $59,950 13.9 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 30 $24.40 $26.19 $54,470 7.5 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 30 $24.11 $31.45 $65,420 11.9 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 60 $16.86 $18.09 $37,640 8.6 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 370 $20.76 $23.13 $48,120 11.1 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 50 $22.55 $24.53 $51,020 3.1 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 990 $23.61 $26.25 $54,610 4.8 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 150 $26.43 $27.74 $57,700 3.8 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 100 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 250 $17.11 $17.66 $36,720 5.0 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 170 $26.80 $28.26 $58,770 3.3 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 60 $29.63 $28.79 $59,880 6.3 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 140 $22.31 $23.96 $49,850 3.9 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 60 $21.52 $23.09 $48,030 3.7 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 1,850 $26.75 $27.71 $57,650 4.0 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 80 $21.47 $23.53 $48,930 9.0 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 110 $14.57 $15.74 $32,730 5.1 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 70 $35.44 $35.62 $74,100 2.1 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 180 $32.13 $32.01 $66,580 2.3 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 100 $36.00 $34.43 $71,610 6.3 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 50 $30.98 $29.80 $61,980 4.4 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 50 $25.96 $28.33 $58,920 2.6 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 140 $38.26 $42.05 $87,470 7.9 %
  17-2199 Engineers, All Other 30 $37.93 $48.71 $101,310 8.7 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 80 $18.20 $18.48 $38,430 6.0 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 40 $26.97 $26.08 $54,250 3.6 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 80 $18.49 $19.07 $39,670 2.4 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians (7) $16.56 $18.69 $38,880 8.3 %
  17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 30 $18.89 $20.57 $42,790 10.3 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 100 $12.22 $13.85 $28,800 4.8 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 1,490 $23.82 $25.28 $52,590 4.4 %
  19-2031 Chemists 130 $20.90 $23.21 $48,290 6.2 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 90 $24.00 $25.74 $53,530 4.3 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 40 $25.24 $25.75 $53,550 1.6 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 80 $21.28 $29.48 $61,320 16.9 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 90 $23.54 $23.85 $49,620 3.0 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 30 $23.51 $23.08 $48,010 2.4 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 70 $14.28 $14.50 $30,150 2.2 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 150 $18.44 $18.04 $37,530 4.5 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 60 $17.44 $19.68 $40,940 4.5 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 1,300 $15.38 $16.12 $33,530 2.6 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 130 $20.69 $20.86 $43,390 3.0 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 80 $18.05 $16.58 $34,490 2.0 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 250 $20.78 $20.52 $42,680 2.1 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 70 $18.45 $18.36 $38,180 2.2 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 40 $21.09 $22.54 $46,880 8.0 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 260 $10.82 $11.20 $23,290 3.3 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 510 $19.81 $29.78 $61,940 15.7 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 200 $34.85 $48.65 $101,190 16.5 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 210 $14.50 $15.34 $31,900 3.8 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 6,830 $14.83 $16.15 $33,590 5.1 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $58,770 8.2 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $57,660 4.9 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $48,970 4.1 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $43,490 3.8 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $51,780 3.0 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 560 $8.26 $8.91 $18,540 7.2 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 50 (4) (4) $36,260 7.2 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 990 (4) (4) $38,290 1.9 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 580 (4) (4) $40,160 2.1 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 150 (4) (4) $40,130 3.0 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 190 (4) (4) $35,560 4.0 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 140 $13.75 $14.40 $29,960 4.7 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 50 $18.06 $18.40 $38,270 18.3 %
  25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other (7) (4) (4) $24,830 5.2 %
  25-4021 Librarians 90 $20.62 $21.12 $43,940 2.7 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 40 $12.85 $12.93 $26,890 2.9 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 140 $21.02 $21.96 $45,670 3.2 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 900 (4) (4) $17,750 1.4 %
  25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 50 $14.60 $15.50 $32,240 11.5 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 940 $13.96 $16.29 $33,890 3.6 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 60 $9.64 $10.08 $20,970 9.1 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 110 $13.47 $14.72 $30,620 3.5 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 50 $11.93 $13.05 $27,140 6.3 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 80 $10.31 $11.46 $23,840 5.7 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 40 $18.98 $20.83 $43,320 7.8 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 110 (4) (4) $25,740 16.4 %
  27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 70 $15.82 $16.74 $34,820 4.2 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 100 $18.80 $19.10 $39,720 2.5 %
  27-3041 Editors 40 $20.50 $21.54 $44,790 7.7 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 30 $13.88 $14.21 $29,570 5.6 %
  27-4021 Photographers 50 $10.39 $11.87 $24,700 10.1 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 6,080 $22.11 $26.93 $56,020 3.1 %
  29-1021 Dentists, General (7) (5) $73.08 $152,010 21.9 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 210 $41.13 $40.63 $84,520 3.4 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 100 $68.25 $73.11 $152,070 10.4 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 120 (5) $78.86 $164,020 7.8 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 90 (5) $84.79 $176,370 10.6 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 110 $33.83 $37.25 $77,480 9.1 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 90 $28.02 $27.55 $57,300 3.5 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 150 $29.15 $29.75 $61,890 3.7 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 120 $24.25 $24.91 $51,810 4.5 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 100 $36.08 $34.78 $72,340 5.3 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 80 $22.01 $22.73 $47,270 3.1 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 140 $13.32 $14.18 $29,500 5.3 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists (7) $20.10 $20.21 $42,040 12.0 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 230 $18.94 $19.39 $40,340 2.8 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 220 $9.71 $9.95 $20,710 3.0 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 100 $15.42 $15.39 $32,020 4.5 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 50 $11.07 $11.27 $23,450 4.0 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 530 $15.85 $15.87 $33,000 1.1 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 230 $10.48 $11.84 $24,630 6.5 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 50 $17.69 $15.31 $31,850 9.8 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 40 $19.57 $19.60 $40,770 3.5 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 4,370 $9.61 $10.53 $21,910 2.8 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 880 $8.18 $8.40 $17,460 2.0 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,910 $8.94 $9.22 $19,170 2.5 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 80 $21.39 $21.72 $45,170 3.9 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 360 $13.46 $14.72 $30,610 13.5 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 550 $12.58 $12.71 $26,440 3.1 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 60 $14.00 $14.14 $29,410 3.9 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (7) $8.09 $8.24 $17,140 5.6 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 1,990 $14.72 $15.01 $31,220 3.0 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 60 $23.35 $24.15 $50,230 3.5 %
  33-2021 Fire Inspectors and Investigators 30 $15.23 $16.22 $33,750 3.4 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 150 $19.82 $22.23 $46,240 3.8 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 460 $15.91 $16.41 $34,140 2.1 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 490 $8.87 $10.10 $21,000 4.8 %
  33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 70 $6.83 $7.33 $15,260 6.5 %
  33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 120 $14.18 $14.63 $30,420 2.9 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 14,000 $6.84 $7.85 $16,330 2.2 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 140 $11.22 $12.66 $26,330 8.7 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 1,400 $12.62 $12.98 $27,010 5.5 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 700 $7.22 $7.19 $14,960 3.8 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 210 $8.85 $9.16 $19,060 3.2 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 960 $8.51 $8.67 $18,030 4.1 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 200 $8.40 $8.42 $17,520 2.8 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 930 $7.92 $8.21 $17,070 3.6 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 500 $6.98 $8.02 $16,680 3.2 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 3,880 $6.28 $6.38 $13,260 2.0 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 160 $7.29 $7.46 $15,510 3.3 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 3,080 $6.59 $7.26 $15,090 3.4 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 140 $8.90 $9.47 $19,690 3.8 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 350 $7.12 $7.56 $15,730 4.5 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 630 $6.54 $6.69 $13,920 3.0 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 710 $6.57 $6.74 $14,020 2.5 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 4,880 $8.87 $9.51 $19,780 2.1 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 330 $10.21 $11.41 $23,730 8.6 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 200 $16.17 $17.44 $36,280 3.8 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (7) $8.13 $8.66 $18,010 5.5 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 990 $7.67 $7.77 $16,160 3.5 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 160 $9.84 $10.19 $21,190 5.4 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 1,490 $9.88 $10.10 $21,010 2.1 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 2,730 $7.97 $9.29 $19,330 4.0 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 140 $13.03 $15.06 $31,320 4.4 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 50 $8.22 $8.49 $17,650 6.0 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 60 $6.16 $6.58 $13,690 3.6 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 640 $6.35 $6.54 $13,610 3.2 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (7) $8.64 $9.40 $19,540 3.6 %
  39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts 60 $6.69 $7.75 $16,130 13.6 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers (7) $7.43 $7.78 $16,180 4.4 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 390 $8.04 $8.22 $17,100 2.2 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 180 $15.81 $14.11 $29,340 11.8 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers (7) $14.20 $13.14 $27,340 6.6 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 15,300 $9.59 $12.95 $26,930 2.5 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,820 $13.73 $16.46 $34,250 4.1 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 350 $22.05 $24.37 $50,700 4.7 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 4,290 $7.42 $7.74 $16,100 3.4 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 570 $10.06 $11.92 $24,790 5.7 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 300 $14.64 $15.74 $32,750 10.1 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 5,150 $8.82 $10.39 $21,600 3.0 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 140 $14.27 $16.29 $33,870 5.0 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 290 $18.36 $25.99 $54,050 13.5 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 110 $26.43 $37.88 $78,790 21.7 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 220 $18.27 $21.54 $44,800 11.9 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 360 $21.08 $27.26 $56,710 8.9 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,000 $17.56 $20.51 $42,660 3.7 %
  41-9021 Real Estate Brokers 130 $12.88 $18.53 $38,540 15.6 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 130 $34.73 $34.01 $70,730 16.1 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers 40 $40.29 $37.92 $78,880 8.9 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 180 $8.76 $9.74 $20,270 4.2 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 190 $9.21 $9.84 $20,470 13.7 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 18,800 $11.98 $12.85 $26,730 0.8 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,310 $16.82 $18.77 $39,050 3.3 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 170 $9.66 $9.51 $19,780 2.6 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 220 $12.78 $12.93 $26,890 2.3 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 660 $11.64 $12.00 $24,970 2.5 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,410 $12.89 $13.32 $27,710 1.5 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 210 $12.04 $12.66 $26,340 3.7 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 40 $14.43 $14.84 $30,860 2.6 %
  43-3071 Tellers 570 $10.98 $11.23 $23,360 2.9 %
  43-4011 Brokerage Clerks 70 $12.78 $12.09 $25,150 11.4 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (7) $15.01 $15.14 $31,480 3.2 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 50 $13.54 $15.44 $32,110 9.6 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,370 $10.95 $11.51 $23,950 2.9 %
  43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 190 $13.65 $14.20 $29,540 2.2 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 140 $9.58 $9.64 $20,040 3.4 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 390 $8.14 $8.53 $17,740 3.8 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 40 $11.10 $11.62 $24,170 2.2 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 40 $11.80 $11.87 $24,680 5.9 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 250 $12.15 $12.14 $25,240 4.6 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (7) $12.89 $13.31 $27,690 4.3 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 120 $11.30 $11.55 $24,010 2.3 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 110 $13.16 $13.84 $28,780 2.9 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,030 $10.32 $10.89 $22,640 3.8 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 90 $10.59 $10.47 $21,780 7.2 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 120 $12.55 $14.32 $29,780 6.3 %
  43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 130 $19.34 $21.28 $44,260 10.3 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 120 $8.90 $9.12 $18,970 4.1 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 100 $12.68 $12.80 $26,620 2.5 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 220 $12.66 $13.26 $27,580 4.4 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities (7) $13.97 $15.51 $32,270 3.8 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 60 $22.57 $21.98 $45,720 2.5 %
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 320 $20.78 $20.01 $41,620 2.3 %
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 40 $23.16 $21.44 $44,590 3.7 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 200 $24.35 $23.24 $48,340 4.7 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 490 $10.86 $11.60 $24,130 3.2 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,110 $9.16 $9.96 $20,710 2.7 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (7) $8.29 $12.20 $25,380 3.2 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,360 $14.45 $14.88 $30,940 2.3 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 320 $16.01 $15.47 $32,170 4.5 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 510 $11.48 $11.32 $23,550 3.8 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,540 $11.57 $11.85 $24,640 1.7 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 80 $14.84 $14.83 $30,850 2.3 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 120 $10.32 $10.47 $21,790 2.9 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 80 $13.10 $13.58 $28,250 7.5 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 50 $9.52 $9.56 $19,880 2.6 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,560 $10.86 $11.29 $23,490 2.5 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 30 $10.54 $11.27 $23,450 5.4 %
  43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 60 $11.33 $12.16 $25,300 4.6 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 100 $14.06 $13.35 $27,770 17.5 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 6,840 $13.31 $14.03 $29,180 1.4 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 760 $19.95 $21.08 $43,840 2.7 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 50 $18.96 $18.50 $38,480 11.5 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 1,430 $14.37 $14.19 $29,520 2.8 %
  47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters 70 $18.77 $17.73 $36,890 3.1 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 60 $12.60 $13.07 $27,180 3.2 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 910 $10.08 $10.27 $21,360 2.3 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 30 $12.60 $12.83 $26,690 4.9 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 350 $13.81 $14.10 $29,340 1.8 %
  47-2111 Electricians 660 $14.56 $14.72 $30,630 2.8 %
  47-2121 Glaziers (7) $12.00 $12.46 $25,910 3.6 %
  47-2131 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 160 $11.16 $11.94 $24,840 5.6 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 370 $11.84 $11.86 $24,680 2.6 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers 100 $10.94 $11.75 $24,430 3.8 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (7) $16.95 $16.04 $33,350 4.2 %
  47-2181 Roofers 170 $12.11 $12.56 $26,120 4.3 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (7) $13.14 $13.09 $27,230 3.3 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 70 $13.40 $14.98 $31,150 8.1 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters (7) $11.81 $11.14 $23,170 8.8 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians (7) $10.66 $10.56 $21,960 7.4 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (7) $11.04 $10.29 $21,400 10.0 %
  47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 110 $11.51 $12.24 $25,470 7.1 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 5,610 $15.18 $16.95 $35,250 2.3 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 570 $23.34 $24.87 $51,730 3.5 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 110 $11.04 $12.23 $25,440 8.5 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 30 $20.18 $20.31 $42,230 5.0 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 130 $25.01 $24.35 $50,640 3.0 %
  49-2096 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles 40 $12.86 $13.19 $27,440 6.4 %
  49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers (7) $11.64 $11.85 $24,650 4.0 %
  49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (7) $24.89 $23.99 $49,900 7.3 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 160 $18.22 $18.69 $38,870 6.1 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 600 $16.43 $17.40 $36,190 3.7 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 210 $15.79 $15.99 $33,250 2.5 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 160 $15.73 $16.33 $33,970 3.5 %
  49-3051 Motorboat Mechanics 100 $15.67 $15.93 $33,140 4.6 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (7) $10.65 $10.84 $22,550 9.8 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (7) $12.47 $12.78 $26,580 1.6 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 190 $19.51 $20.64 $42,930 6.6 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,490 $13.05 $14.63 $30,430 3.3 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 50 $14.73 $14.61 $30,380 4.4 %
  49-9044 Millwrights 110 $18.19 $18.64 $38,770 3.4 %
  49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 40 $11.04 $12.40 $25,790 2.7 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 170 $9.58 $9.64 $20,060 3.8 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 130 $17.87 $17.29 $35,960 9.0 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 6,400 $13.58 $15.23 $31,680 4.9 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 480 $21.62 $23.23 $48,310 3.2 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 690 $10.67 $14.14 $29,400 8.3 %
  51-3011 Bakers 120 $9.51 $9.46 $19,670 1.8 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 50 $12.78 $12.89 $26,800 2.3 %
  51-3092 Food Batchmakers 30 $6.89 $7.89 $16,410 6.0 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 60 $11.84 $11.97 $24,890 1.9 %
  51-4041 Machinists 170 $16.51 $17.00 $35,360 4.5 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 50 $22.37 $22.32 $46,430 2.7 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 220 $16.34 $16.78 $34,910 3.8 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 150 $11.28 $13.33 $27,720 17.0 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 210 $7.71 $7.70 $16,020 3.0 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 110 $8.23 $8.80 $18,310 4.6 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 180 $8.64 $9.11 $18,940 4.9 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 60 $13.44 $14.29 $29,720 4.9 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 60 $11.01 $10.72 $22,310 7.9 %
  51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators 180 $20.45 $20.52 $42,690 5.1 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 270 $16.55 $18.01 $37,460 4.8 %
  51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 40 $17.40 $20.09 $41,790 13.4 %
  51-9131 Photographic Process Workers 40 $9.24 $10.12 $21,060 18.5 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 60 $9.83 $10.47 $21,780 5.7 %
  51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $8.53 $8.92 $18,550 5.6 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 230 $11.35 $11.99 $24,930 5.0 %
  51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 100 $8.68 $10.08 $20,970 5.7 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 7,800 $11.01 $13.10 $27,240 4.6 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 140 $18.54 $18.12 $37,700 3.2 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 250 $18.70 $22.95 $47,740 6.1 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 450 $10.13 $10.16 $21,120 1.8 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 500 $7.63 $9.47 $19,690 9.3 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,280 $14.73 $15.79 $32,840 3.8 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 1,120 $11.06 $12.32 $25,620 6.6 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 120 $8.16 $8.39 $17,460 5.1 %
  53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 120 $11.84 $12.29 $25,570 3.8 %
  53-5021 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 130 $12.57 $13.22 $27,490 11.6 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 100 $7.01 $7.18 $14,920 7.8 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 80 $22.05 $22.84 $47,520 3.2 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 50 $13.92 $14.13 $29,390 3.8 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 540 $14.72 $18.71 $38,930 13.4 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 370 $7.91 $8.89 $18,490 6.8 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,860 $9.42 $11.82 $24,590 8.8 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 400 $7.74 $7.89 $16,420 3.2 %

About November 2004 National, State, and Metropolitan 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) Hourly wage rates for occupations where workers typically work fewer than 2,080 hours per year are not available.

(5) This wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.

(7) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: November 9, 2005