November 2004 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

NAICS 325000 - Chemical Manufacturing

These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in NAICS 325000 - Chemical Manufacturing.

These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

NAICS Industry 325000 - Chemical Manufacturing is part of: Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing.

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NAICS 325000 - Chemical Manufacturing

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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 880,710 100.00% $19.48 $23.05 $47,940 1.0 %
 
Management 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)
11-0000 Management Occupations 69,150 7.85% $45.70 $50.26 $104,540 1.0 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 2,790 0.32% (5) $78.58 $163,450 1.3 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 13,870 1.57% $52.30 $56.75 $118,050 0.9 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 230 0.03% $40.83 $42.53 $88,470 4.4 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 4,200 0.48% $52.16 $55.52 $115,480 2.3 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 4,280 0.49% $47.25 $51.53 $107,190 2.5 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 260 0.03% $48.92 $52.87 $109,970 4.6 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 1,240 0.14% $38.97 $40.73 $84,720 1.7 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 3,520 0.40% $45.67 $48.29 $100,440 1.8 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 4,620 0.52% $45.06 $49.23 $102,400 1.5 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 950 0.11% $36.76 $38.89 $80,890 1.8 %
  11-3042 Training and Development Managers 500 0.06% $43.91 $46.55 $96,820 3.8 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 1,030 0.12% $44.95 $49.32 $102,580 2.1 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 11,490 1.30% $38.83 $41.65 $86,640 0.9 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 1,950 0.22% $39.05 $41.14 $85,570 1.2 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 2,170 0.25% $33.39 $34.98 $72,750 1.9 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 70 0.01% $42.52 $47.50 $98,790 8.0 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 4,010 0.46% $46.50 $48.38 $100,620 1.0 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 1,040 0.12% $48.32 $52.35 $108,890 8.3 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 5,070 0.58% $54.59 $58.32 $121,300 2.7 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 5,800 0.66% $41.22 $42.79 $89,000 5.9 %
 
Business and Financial Operations 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)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 39,110 4.44% $26.68 $29.06 $60,450 1.1 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 120 0.01% $21.86 $24.97 $51,930 4.5 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 240 0.03% $23.61 $25.86 $53,780 6.4 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 6,470 0.73% $23.85 $25.25 $52,520 0.8 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 2,570 0.29% $28.88 $31.52 $65,560 4.8 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 380 0.04% $26.54 $27.64 $57,500 2.0 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 650 0.07% $23.92 $25.46 $52,950 1.8 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 950 0.11% $25.23 $26.59 $55,320 1.7 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 2,340 0.27% $24.60 $26.08 $54,240 1.9 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 1,620 0.18% $27.87 $30.59 $63,630 2.8 %
  13-1081 Logisticians 1,680 0.19% $28.10 $29.21 $60,760 1.6 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 2,690 0.31% $31.72 $33.96 $70,630 4.1 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 300 0.03% $25.52 $26.87 $55,890 3.8 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 8,900 1.01% $26.94 $29.89 $62,170 2.8 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 7,970 0.90% $26.87 $29.25 $60,840 1.6 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 200 0.02% $33.52 $37.76 $78,540 5.5 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 190 0.02% $24.02 $26.08 $54,250 3.0 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 1,420 0.16% $32.16 $32.94 $68,510 1.7 %
  13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 380 0.04% $31.24 $32.23 $67,040 3.7 %
 
Computer and Mathematical 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)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 18,910 2.15% $31.73 $32.74 $68,100 1.8 %
  15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 70 0.01% $38.89 $38.54 $80,170 3.0 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 1,890 0.21% $29.98 $31.62 $65,770 2.1 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 1,540 0.17% $37.31 $37.66 $78,330 1.7 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 750 0.09% $39.65 $40.17 $83,560 2.7 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 2,860 0.32% $21.86 $22.86 $47,550 1.1 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 5,310 0.60% $35.11 $35.89 $74,640 2.3 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 1,090 0.12% $29.79 $31.51 $65,540 2.0 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 1,660 0.19% $32.05 $33.12 $68,890 2.9 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 1,160 0.13% $31.56 $32.35 $67,300 1.9 %
  15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 1,150 0.13% $26.47 $29.09 $60,520 7.7 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 360 0.04% $38.41 $38.92 $80,940 5.1 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 970 0.11% $35.19 $36.05 $74,980 3.4 %
 
Architecture and Engineering 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)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 38,490 4.37% $31.88 $32.58 $67,770 0.7 %
  17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 2,010 0.23% $36.86 $37.11 $77,190 1.8 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 8,750 0.99% $37.05 $37.61 $78,220 0.8 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 320 0.04% $37.04 $36.71 $76,360 3.1 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 30 0.00% $32.35 $32.64 $67,890 2.3 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 760 0.09% $34.87 $35.13 $73,070 1.7 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 150 0.02% $33.94 $34.91 $72,610 3.3 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 730 0.08% $33.78 $33.92 $70,550 2.1 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 2,820 0.32% $31.75 $32.33 $67,250 1.1 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 7,010 0.80% $32.73 $33.46 $69,590 1.4 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 500 0.06% $30.50 $31.86 $66,270 4.4 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 2,540 0.29% $31.63 $32.53 $67,650 2.5 %
  17-2199 Engineers, All Other 2,350 0.27% $36.05 $36.37 $75,660 1.9 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 620 0.07% $23.96 $24.57 $51,110 2.9 %
  17-3019 Drafters, All Other 130 0.01% $21.84 $22.77 $47,350 4.2 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 1,190 0.14% $24.47 $24.26 $50,460 2.0 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 30 0.00% $19.62 $20.03 $41,660 3.8 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 390 0.04% $24.40 $25.08 $52,170 2.5 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 4,820 0.55% $21.68 $23.09 $48,020 1.9 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 1,040 0.12% $17.95 $19.97 $41,540 4.3 %
  17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 1,000 0.11% $25.02 $27.03 $56,220 5.0 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science 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)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 92,050 10.45% $25.33 $28.34 $58,950 1.4 %
  19-1012 Food Scientists and Technologists 110 0.01% $26.38 $27.43 $57,050 5.8 %
  19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists 50 0.01% $31.59 $31.16 $64,820 2.2 %
  19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists 4,930 0.56% $35.89 $36.86 $76,670 2.7 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 3,320 0.38% $25.64 $29.31 $60,960 2.7 %
  19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 1,460 0.17% $30.04 $32.63 $67,870 6.8 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 10,190 1.16% $36.71 $38.68 $80,450 2.2 %
  19-1099 Life Scientists, All Other 1,980 0.22% $32.52 $37.83 $78,690 7.4 %
  19-2031 Chemists 27,280 3.10% $28.04 $30.33 $63,080 1.4 %
  19-2032 Materials Scientists 1,680 0.19% $32.84 $35.00 $72,790 2.3 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 1,050 0.12% $29.24 $30.87 $64,220 3.9 %
  19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other 190 0.02% $35.47 $37.83 $78,690 4.9 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 3,640 0.41% $33.85 $34.78 $72,330 2.9 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 140 0.02% $16.78 $17.51 $36,430 4.1 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 8,360 0.95% $18.76 $19.62 $40,810 1.8 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 22,650 2.57% $19.88 $20.34 $42,310 0.6 %
  19-4051 Nuclear Technicians (7) (7) $49.28 $44.33 $92,220 11.6 %
  19-4061 Social Science Research Assistants 220 0.02% $23.42 $26.91 $55,980 7.3 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 930 0.11% $19.41 $20.04 $41,690 3.1 %
  19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 3,130 0.36% $20.80 $23.50 $48,890 3.5 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations (7) (7) $58.60 $56.10 $116,690 12.0 %
 
Legal 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)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 1,520 0.17% $53.41 $55.18 $114,760 3.3 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 1,080 0.12% $65.89 $66.97 $139,290 3.6 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 390 0.04% $25.08 $25.54 $53,120 2.9 %
  23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 40 0.00% $29.11 $32.62 $67,850 6.1 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 330 0.04% $23.62 $25.62 $53,290 5.5 %
  25-4021 Librarians 220 0.02% $27.26 $28.59 $59,460 6.1 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 2,260 0.26% $24.45 $26.40 $54,920 2.2 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 40 0.00% $28.09 $30.74 $63,950 8.9 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 130 0.01% $21.33 $23.31 $48,480 5.5 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 620 0.07% $19.57 $20.25 $42,120 2.1 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 490 0.06% $27.35 $29.49 $61,340 3.1 %
  27-3041 Editors 130 0.01% $24.04 $26.64 $55,420 5.9 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 590 0.07% $30.69 $32.10 $66,770 3.3 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 40 0.00% $34.07 $32.20 $66,980 4.2 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 4,420 0.50% $23.53 $26.08 $54,240 1.8 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 340 0.04% $41.21 $40.31 $83,850 3.2 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 380 0.04% $26.71 $27.25 $56,670 1.9 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 170 0.02% $37.61 $40.57 $84,390 5.7 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 190 0.02% $26.07 $26.50 $55,130 3.8 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 1,000 0.11% $15.36 $16.33 $33,970 2.9 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians (7) (7) $18.53 $17.49 $36,380 5.8 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 160 0.02% $15.59 $17.94 $37,320 9.0 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (7) (7) $13.65 $15.02 $31,240 3.8 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 60 0.01% $15.56 $17.55 $36,500 7.8 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 1,070 0.12% $28.06 $29.49 $61,350 1.5 %
  29-9012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 340 0.04% $24.64 $24.75 $51,480 2.9 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 1,140 0.13% $12.35 $13.47 $28,010 3.6 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 40 0.00% $13.55 $13.81 $28,730 5.4 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 430 0.05% $12.69 $13.19 $27,430 6.5 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other (7) (7) $10.95 $12.88 $26,780 7.0 %
 
Protective Service 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)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 1,770 0.20% $14.13 $15.74 $32,750 2.1 %
  33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 170 0.02% $23.74 $25.26 $52,540 3.7 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 60 0.01% $20.58 $19.81 $41,200 4.5 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 1,490 0.17% $12.87 $14.24 $29,610 2.4 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 100 0.01% $11.36 $12.71 $26,440 6.2 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 30 0.00% $9.48 $10.28 $21,370 6.6 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 5,860 0.67% $10.87 $12.02 $25,010 1.7 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 230 0.03% $17.34 $17.87 $37,170 4.6 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 5,310 0.60% $10.72 $11.72 $24,380 1.8 %
  37-2019 Building Cleaning Workers, All Other (7) (7) $11.65 $12.52 $26,030 2.6 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 190 0.02% $12.07 $13.28 $27,610 4.9 %
  37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 40 0.00% $10.90 $12.23 $25,430 6.5 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 100 0.01% $12.52 $15.19 $31,590 6.8 %
 
Sales and Related 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)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 29,070 3.30% $29.06 $31.72 $65,980 1.0 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 140 0.02% $20.71 $24.66 $51,280 4.3 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 2,260 0.26% $36.22 $38.40 $79,870 2.0 %
  41-2011 Cashiers (7) (7) $10.24 $10.41 $21,660 3.2 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 410 0.05% $11.56 $12.74 $26,500 2.8 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 210 0.02% $25.51 $27.60 $57,400 6.0 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 13,080 1.49% $31.52 $33.60 $69,900 1.6 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 11,470 1.30% $26.52 $30.17 $62,750 1.4 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 260 0.03% $25.00 $25.47 $52,980 10.9 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers 320 0.04% $31.17 $32.16 $66,890 3.8 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 140 0.02% $12.33 $13.47 $28,010 4.4 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 660 0.07% $21.92 $22.86 $47,550 4.1 %
 
Office and Administrative Support 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)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 100,110 11.37% $15.75 $16.67 $34,670 0.5 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 6,300 0.72% $23.24 $24.74 $51,460 0.9 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 180 0.02% $12.61 $12.87 $26,760 1.8 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 180 0.02% $16.85 $16.84 $35,020 2.2 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 630 0.07% $14.24 $14.25 $29,650 2.2 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 9,570 1.09% $15.56 $16.03 $33,340 0.6 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 820 0.09% $16.20 $16.65 $34,630 1.4 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 1,380 0.16% $16.07 $16.36 $34,030 1.2 %
  43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 30 0.00% $13.85 $14.42 $29,980 4.1 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 120 0.01% $15.76 $15.97 $33,210 2.0 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 9,950 1.13% $15.90 $16.68 $34,690 0.8 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 560 0.06% $13.47 $13.81 $28,720 2.3 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 2,930 0.33% $13.93 $14.39 $29,930 1.1 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 840 0.10% $16.66 $17.44 $36,270 1.3 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 2,730 0.31% $12.12 $12.61 $26,240 1.6 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 920 0.10% $16.55 $17.66 $36,730 1.3 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 480 0.05% $10.06 $10.80 $22,470 5.2 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 160 0.02% $18.67 $19.59 $40,740 3.4 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 9,060 1.03% $19.14 $19.89 $41,370 1.0 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 13,680 1.55% $13.74 $14.45 $30,060 0.7 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 5,580 0.63% $13.27 $14.00 $29,120 1.6 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 1,430 0.16% $13.90 $15.43 $32,100 2.3 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 11,720 1.33% $18.44 $19.29 $40,130 0.9 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 80 0.01% $22.00 $22.24 $46,260 4.7 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 110 0.01% $15.94 $17.06 $35,480 10.5 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 9,650 1.10% $15.70 $15.88 $33,030 2.3 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 760 0.09% $16.40 $16.86 $35,070 5.8 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 500 0.06% $13.01 $14.39 $29,940 8.0 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 200 0.02% $16.12 $17.31 $36,000 5.0 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 230 0.03% $12.30 $12.63 $26,280 1.9 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 8,280 0.94% $12.80 $13.48 $28,030 1.2 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 140 0.02% $13.32 $14.43 $30,020 10.8 %
  43-9081 Proofreaders and Copy Markers 40 0.00% $16.59 $16.92 $35,190 6.4 %
  43-9111 Statistical Assistants 210 0.02% $18.59 $21.74 $45,230 9.6 %
  43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 530 0.06% $15.24 $15.31 $31,850 2.5 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 200 0.02% $10.05 $12.40 $25,790 16.3 %
  45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 60 0.01% $22.87 $19.21 $39,950 24.2 %
  45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 40 0.00% $10.51 $10.52 $21,890 2.2 %
 
Construction and Extraction 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)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 7,770 0.88% $22.31 $22.33 $46,450 1.3 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 250 0.03% $28.87 $29.73 $61,840 3.6 %
  47-2011 Boilermakers 140 0.02% $25.50 $25.34 $52,710 2.5 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 60 0.01% $23.99 $24.43 $50,820 10.0 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 340 0.04% $17.33 $18.40 $38,260 3.9 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 460 0.05% $20.00 $19.82 $41,230 7.3 %
  47-2111 Electricians 4,010 0.46% $22.55 $22.62 $47,050 0.9 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 150 0.02% $17.22 $17.71 $36,830 7.0 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 1,520 0.17% $23.97 $24.24 $50,420 3.6 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 70 0.01% $21.92 $21.29 $44,280 5.0 %
  47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 180 0.02% $17.41 $19.97 $41,540 10.3 %
  47-5031 Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 190 0.02% $20.28 $20.82 $43,300 2.8 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 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)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 62,120 7.05% $20.95 $21.17 $44,030 0.7 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 6,150 0.70% $28.95 $29.29 $60,920 0.7 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 250 0.03% $17.86 $17.39 $36,160 3.9 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 50 0.01% $25.78 $25.58 $53,200 4.9 %
  49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 410 0.05% $21.38 $21.36 $44,430 2.0 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 5,490 0.62% $23.69 $23.20 $48,250 1.4 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 270 0.03% $20.13 $20.48 $42,590 5.0 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 340 0.04% $16.86 $16.71 $34,750 4.2 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 40 0.00% $19.34 $19.86 $41,300 3.6 %
  49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 110 0.01% $23.78 $24.30 $50,550 3.9 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 640 0.07% $20.85 $21.13 $43,950 3.9 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 14,960 1.70% $20.97 $20.96 $43,590 1.1 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 24,760 2.81% $19.67 $19.50 $40,560 0.8 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 5,170 0.59% $18.42 $18.67 $38,830 3.3 %
  49-9044 Millwrights 950 0.11% $23.16 $21.51 $44,740 3.9 %
  49-9061 Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers (7) (7) $15.92 $15.51 $32,260 2.7 %
  49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers 350 0.04% $22.07 $22.47 $46,740 4.8 %
  49-9069 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other 690 0.08% $21.77 $22.68 $47,170 2.9 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 530 0.06% $12.60 $13.29 $27,650 5.0 %
  49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 610 0.07% $20.34 $20.27 $42,150 2.4 %
 
Production 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)
51-0000 Production Occupations 340,220 38.63% $16.10 $17.16 $35,690 0.7 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 31,370 3.56% $25.54 $26.45 $55,020 0.6 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 70 0.01% $15.65 $15.51 $32,250 5.2 %
  51-2023 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers (7) (7) $13.46 $14.84 $30,860 8.2 %
  51-2091 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators 80 0.01% $9.94 $10.74 $22,340 1.8 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 23,330 2.65% $11.23 $12.23 $25,440 2.4 %
  51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 3,130 0.36% $11.46 $12.87 $26,770 8.7 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 260 0.03% $18.98 $19.02 $39,570 5.2 %
  51-4012 Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers 70 0.01% $22.42 $23.04 $47,930 7.5 %
  51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 4,710 0.53% $14.19 $14.22 $29,580 2.0 %
  51-4022 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 0.00% $18.18 $17.32 $36,030 4.0 %
  51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 140 0.02% $13.12 $14.43 $30,010 5.4 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 390 0.04% $11.86 $12.46 $25,920 3.8 %
  51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 70 0.01% $11.80 $13.13 $27,310 8.1 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 350 0.04% $10.22 $11.21 $23,310 5.4 %
  51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 180 0.02% $15.28 $15.31 $31,850 3.9 %
  51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) (7) $13.34 $14.20 $29,530 3.3 %
  51-4041 Machinists 4,010 0.46% $17.38 $17.79 $36,990 2.3 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 5,010 0.57% $11.65 $12.49 $25,980 3.9 %
  51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 870 0.10% $11.06 $11.47 $23,860 7.5 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 460 0.05% $19.84 $20.11 $41,820 3.7 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 880 0.10% $18.35 $18.04 $37,510 2.5 %
  51-4191 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 110 0.01% $16.77 $16.61 $34,540 6.7 %
  51-4193 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 730 0.08% $16.66 $16.24 $33,780 3.4 %
  51-4194 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 90 0.01% $18.29 $17.70 $36,830 11.9 %
  51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other 80 0.01% $13.28 $15.67 $32,580 10.3 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 40 0.00% $17.86 $17.15 $35,670 6.2 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 550 0.06% $13.91 $14.17 $29,470 2.2 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 50 0.01% $9.02 $9.10 $18,930 5.3 %
  51-6063 Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 260 0.03% $10.57 $12.07 $25,110 9.0 %
  51-6064 Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2,260 0.26% $13.51 $13.43 $27,940 3.1 %
  51-6091 Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 4,180 0.47% $15.07 $15.47 $32,170 3.3 %
  51-8012 Power Distributors and Dispatchers 50 0.01% $22.94 $24.74 $51,470 6.8 %
  51-8013 Power Plant Operators 450 0.05% $18.98 $18.71 $38,910 5.7 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 1,230 0.14% $22.31 $21.78 $45,310 1.7 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 1,170 0.13% $20.05 $20.62 $42,890 3.4 %
  51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators 54,950 6.24% $21.80 $22.00 $45,770 1.1 %
  51-8092 Gas Plant Operators 710 0.08% $23.68 $22.55 $46,910 3.1 %
  51-8099 Plant and System Operators, All Other 740 0.08% $20.82 $21.21 $44,110 2.9 %
  51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 31,360 3.56% $18.77 $19.16 $39,850 2.1 %
  51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 10,990 1.25% $18.05 $17.99 $37,420 1.6 %
  51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,050 0.12% $12.83 $13.45 $27,970 2.4 %
  51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 190 0.02% $9.50 $9.79 $20,360 5.5 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 47,710 5.42% $14.33 $14.87 $30,930 0.7 %
  51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 30 0.00% $10.11 $11.28 $23,460 8.7 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 700 0.08% $16.15 $16.63 $34,590 4.7 %
  51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 9,440 1.07% $14.55 $15.11 $31,430 3.7 %
  51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 1,510 0.17% $15.33 $15.93 $33,130 3.0 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 21,240 2.41% $15.21 $16.39 $34,100 1.4 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 45,680 5.19% $12.49 $13.16 $27,370 1.0 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 3,810 0.43% $12.90 $13.85 $28,810 3.0 %
  51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 170 0.02% $12.72 $14.92 $31,040 8.0 %
  51-9191 Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 640 0.07% $11.44 $12.18 $25,320 3.4 %
  51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 1,100 0.12% $11.78 $12.67 $26,350 1.9 %
  51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 190 0.02% $12.75 $13.16 $27,380 3.7 %
  51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 320 0.04% $12.84 $13.49 $28,070 3.8 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 11,360 1.29% $10.76 $11.41 $23,730 1.2 %
  51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 8,290 0.94% $14.81 $15.52 $32,280 2.5 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving 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)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 65,930 7.49% $12.69 $13.76 $28,620 0.8 %
  53-1011 Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (7) (7) $14.47 $16.86 $35,070 8.1 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 2,280 0.26% $20.47 $21.35 $44,400 1.1 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 1,170 0.13% $22.71 $23.75 $49,390 1.5 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 110 0.01% $12.55 $16.26 $33,810 15.1 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 6,330 0.72% $17.02 $17.73 $36,880 1.4 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 2,980 0.34% $12.91 $13.56 $28,200 1.9 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 40 0.00% $16.02 $16.12 $33,520 7.7 %
  53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 560 0.06% $13.74 $14.41 $29,960 6.0 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 50 0.01% $18.30 $17.53 $36,460 4.5 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 140 0.02% $15.94 $16.79 $34,910 9.7 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 11,670 1.33% $13.68 $14.22 $29,570 0.9 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 470 0.05% $12.67 $13.65 $28,400 6.9 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 16,940 1.92% $12.10 $12.71 $26,440 0.9 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers (7) (7) $11.79 $12.42 $25,830 2.3 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 15,430 1.75% $9.75 $10.43 $21,690 1.8 %
  53-7071 Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators (7) (7) $20.99 $21.05 $43,790 3.1 %
  53-7072 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers 1,180 0.13% $22.22 $20.88 $43,430 5.1 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 30 0.00% $14.10 $15.90 $33,080 7.1 %
  53-7121 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 1,060 0.12% $18.29 $19.00 $39,520 3.4 %
  53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 260 0.03% $13.28 $13.92 $28,950 4.2 %

About November 2004 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.

(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