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May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
Tuscaloosa, AL
For metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area definitions used by the OES survey, see the MSA definitions page.
These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in Tuscaloosa, AL, a metropolitan statistical area in Alabama.
Additional information, including the hourly and annual 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages and the employment percent relative standard error, is available in the downloadable Excel files(XLS).
Links to OES estimates for other areas and States
Major Occupational Groups in Tuscaloosa, AL (Note--clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group):
- 00-0000 All Occupations
- 11-0000 Management Occupations
- 13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- 15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations
- 17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- 19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
- 21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations
- 23-0000 Legal Occupations
- 25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations
- 27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
- 29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
- 31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations
- 33-0000 Protective Service Occupations
- 35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- 37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- 39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations
- 41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations
- 43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- 45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
- 47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations
- 49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- 51-0000 Production Occupations
- 53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
All Occupations |
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Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
00-0000 |
All Occupations |
90,880 |
$12.47 |
$15.50 |
$32,230 |
1.5 % |
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Management Occupations |
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Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
11-0000 |
Management Occupations |
3,380 |
$32.63 |
$38.04 |
$79,120 |
2.0 % |
11-1011 |
Chief Executives |
100 |
(5) |
$73.42 |
$152,710 |
5.9 % |
11-1021 |
General and Operations Managers |
1,300 |
$36.31 |
$42.40 |
$88,200 |
3.0 % |
11-1031 |
Legislators |
40 |
(4) |
(4) |
$17,680 |
13.6 % |
11-2021 |
Marketing Managers |
40 |
$34.23 |
$35.01 |
$72,810 |
5.2 % |
11-2022 |
Sales Managers |
90 |
$46.68 |
$49.85 |
$103,700 |
8.1 % |
11-2031 |
Public Relations Managers |
40 |
$26.28 |
$27.41 |
$57,020 |
3.8 % |
11-3011 |
Administrative Services Managers |
50 |
$25.43 |
$25.63 |
$53,320 |
3.7 % |
11-3021 |
Computer and Information Systems Managers |
60 |
$30.20 |
$33.88 |
$70,470 |
5.1 % |
11-3031 |
Financial Managers |
250 |
$33.68 |
$38.44 |
$79,960 |
5.1 % |
11-3049 |
Human Resources Managers, All Other |
30 |
$33.34 |
$34.99 |
$72,780 |
3.3 % |
11-3051 |
Industrial Production Managers |
180 |
$37.41 |
$37.45 |
$77,890 |
2.9 % |
11-9021 |
Construction Managers |
170 |
$27.98 |
$31.33 |
$65,160 |
6.2 % |
11-9032 |
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School |
110 |
(4) |
(4) |
$64,890 |
2.4 % |
11-9041 |
Engineering Managers |
80 |
$39.65 |
$42.62 |
$88,660 |
3.9 % |
11-9051 |
Food Service Managers |
70 |
$17.27 |
$17.56 |
$36,530 |
4.4 % |
11-9111 |
Medical and Health Services Managers |
100 |
$37.92 |
$39.97 |
$83,140 |
3.9 % |
11-9141 |
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers |
40 |
$19.46 |
$23.94 |
$49,800 |
9.2 % |
11-9151 |
Social and Community Service Managers |
(8) |
$17.43 |
$17.76 |
$36,940 |
3.3 % |
11-9199 |
Managers, All Other |
130 |
$27.20 |
$29.60 |
$61,570 |
3.7 % |
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Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
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Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
13-0000 |
Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
1,910 |
$21.39 |
$25.01 |
$52,020 |
3.5 % |
13-1022 |
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products |
40 |
$17.93 |
$18.33 |
$38,130 |
7.1 % |
13-1023 |
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products |
110 |
$17.94 |
$19.91 |
$41,410 |
4.4 % |
13-1031 |
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators |
110 |
$21.90 |
$22.83 |
$47,480 |
7.6 % |
13-1041 |
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation |
40 |
$19.75 |
$20.86 |
$43,390 |
2.0 % |
13-1051 |
Cost Estimators |
110 |
$19.29 |
$20.04 |
$41,680 |
4.7 % |
13-1071 |
Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists |
60 |
$15.90 |
$16.93 |
$35,210 |
3.4 % |
13-1072 |
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists |
30 |
$19.02 |
$19.37 |
$40,290 |
4.2 % |
13-1073 |
Training and Development Specialists |
70 |
$21.27 |
$21.88 |
$45,510 |
5.8 % |
13-1079 |
Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other |
110 |
$24.41 |
$24.65 |
$51,270 |
2.7 % |
13-1111 |
Management Analysts |
80 |
$35.42 |
$54.71 |
$113,790 |
8.9 % |
13-1199 |
Business Operations Specialists, All Other |
140 |
$22.09 |
$23.29 |
$48,440 |
7.0 % |
13-2011 |
Accountants and Auditors |
540 |
$21.38 |
$23.91 |
$49,740 |
5.4 % |
13-2021 |
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate |
60 |
$32.85 |
$29.66 |
$61,700 |
12.6 % |
13-2072 |
Loan Officers |
200 |
$26.45 |
$27.32 |
$56,820 |
4.5 % |
13-2082 |
Tax Preparers |
40 |
$18.03 |
$16.50 |
$34,320 |
11.3 % |
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Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations |
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Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
15-0000 |
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations |
620 |
$22.81 |
$24.63 |
$51,240 |
5.1 % |
15-1021 |
Computer Programmers |
100 |
$38.13 |
$34.92 |
$72,630 |
8.6 % |
15-1041 |
Computer Support Specialists |
160 |
$15.43 |
$17.57 |
$36,540 |
6.5 % |
15-1051 |
Computer Systems Analysts |
90 |
$23.78 |
$25.75 |
$53,560 |
3.2 % |
15-1071 |
Network and Computer Systems Administrators |
80 |
$23.72 |
$24.47 |
$50,900 |
7.7 % |
15-1081 |
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts |
60 |
$20.55 |
$20.93 |
$43,530 |
3.9 % |
15-1099 |
Computer Specialists, All Other |
60 |
$30.79 |
$29.72 |
$61,810 |
2.7 % |
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Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
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Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
17-0000 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
1,690 |
$27.71 |
$29.84 |
$62,060 |
6.4 % |
17-1022 |
Surveyors |
90 |
$18.68 |
$20.83 |
$43,330 |
4.5 % |
17-2051 |
Civil Engineers |
150 |
$24.39 |
$25.91 |
$53,890 |
2.7 % |
17-2071 |
Electrical Engineers |
140 |
$32.28 |
$33.10 |
$68,850 |
3.1 % |
17-2112 |
Industrial Engineers |
220 |
$33.46 |
$33.84 |
$70,380 |
1.9 % |
17-2141 |
Mechanical Engineers |
(8) |
$50.13 |
$48.34 |
$100,550 |
5.7 % |
17-2199 |
Engineers, All Other |
(8) |
$46.52 |
$39.43 |
$82,020 |
3.6 % |
17-3011 |
Architectural and Civil Drafters |
100 |
$11.61 |
$13.08 |
$27,210 |
6.1 % |
17-3022 |
Civil Engineering Technicians |
110 |
$13.22 |
$13.86 |
$28,820 |
4.4 % |
17-3023 |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians |
60 |
$25.37 |
$24.92 |
$51,830 |
2.9 % |
17-3026 |
Industrial Engineering Technicians |
30 |
$21.27 |
$22.56 |
$46,920 |
10.9 % |
17-3027 |
Mechanical Engineering Technicians |
30 |
$24.54 |
$22.57 |
$46,950 |
13.1 % |
17-3031 |
Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
110 |
$13.24 |
$14.40 |
$29,950 |
4.8 % |
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Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
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Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
19-0000 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
380 |
$22.75 |
$26.25 |
$54,590 |
6.8 % |
19-3021 |
Market Research Analysts |
70 |
$27.75 |
$27.95 |
$58,130 |
9.2 % |
19-3031 |
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists |
30 |
$27.92 |
$43.18 |
$89,810 |
15.7 % |
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Community and Social Services Occupations |
|
Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
21-0000 |
Community and Social Services Occupations |
770 |
$16.88 |
$16.84 |
$35,040 |
5.2 % |
21-1012 |
Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors |
120 |
$19.08 |
$18.19 |
$37,840 |
5.5 % |
21-1014 |
Mental Health Counselors |
(8) |
$15.01 |
$15.61 |
$32,470 |
2.6 % |
21-1021 |
Child, Family, and School Social Workers |
160 |
$16.39 |
$16.90 |
$35,150 |
7.0 % |
21-1022 |
Medical and Public Health Social Workers |
80 |
$17.73 |
$17.76 |
$36,930 |
3.3 % |
21-1023 |
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
50 |
$18.69 |
$18.88 |
$39,260 |
8.8 % |
21-1029 |
Social Workers, All Other |
40 |
$27.14 |
$26.65 |
$55,420 |
3.9 % |
21-1093 |
Social and Human Service Assistants |
90 |
$16.34 |
$16.61 |
$34,540 |
4.9 % |
21-1099 |
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other |
(8) |
$6.18 |
$6.44 |
$13,400 |
12.4 % |
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Legal Occupations |
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Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
23-0000 |
Legal Occupations |
340 |
$26.08 |
$36.23 |
$75,360 |
7.5 % |
23-1011 |
Lawyers |
220 |
$37.99 |
$47.29 |
$98,370 |
10.9 % |
23-2011 |
Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
30 |
$16.69 |
$17.10 |
$35,560 |
3.7 % |
23-2092 |
Law Clerks |
(8) |
$11.05 |
$13.35 |
$27,760 |
21.9 % |
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Education, Training, and Library Occupations |
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Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
25-0000 |
Education, Training, and Library Occupations |
6,020 |
$17.46 |
$18.28 |
$38,020 |
7.5 % |
25-2011 |
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education |
(8) |
$6.84 |
$7.21 |
$15,000 |
4.9 % |
25-2012 |
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education |
50 |
(4) |
(4) |
$32,070 |
2.2 % |
25-2021 |
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education |
1,000 |
(4) |
(4) |
$38,280 |
2.7 % |
25-2031 |
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education |
660 |
(4) |
(4) |
$39,830 |
2.2 % |
25-2041 |
Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School |
100 |
(4) |
(4) |
$41,540 |
2.8 % |
25-2042 |
Special Education Teachers, Middle School |
40 |
(4) |
(4) |
$38,110 |
3.1 % |
25-2043 |
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School |
40 |
(4) |
(4) |
$38,630 |
3.1 % |
25-3021 |
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers |
(8) |
$15.83 |
$15.37 |
$31,970 |
4.3 % |
25-3099 |
Teachers and Instructors, All Other |
280 |
(4) |
(4) |
$28,260 |
2.8 % |
25-4021 |
Librarians |
90 |
$16.23 |
$14.91 |
$31,020 |
7.8 % |
25-9041 |
Teacher Assistants |
740 |
(4) |
(4) |
$14,970 |
4.0 % |
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Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations |
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Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
27-0000 |
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations |
700 |
$14.08 |
$17.50 |
$36,400 |
6.8 % |
27-1023 |
Floral Designers |
(8) |
$8.95 |
$9.29 |
$19,320 |
2.5 % |
27-1024 |
Graphic Designers |
60 |
$15.54 |
$16.44 |
$34,190 |
4.7 % |
27-2022 |
Coaches and Scouts |
150 |
(4) |
(4) |
$53,710 |
13.5 % |
27-2032 |
Choreographers |
50 |
$15.05 |
$14.67 |
$30,510 |
5.2 % |
27-3031 |
Public Relations Specialists |
60 |
$15.17 |
$16.00 |
$33,280 |
5.0 % |
27-3041 |
Editors |
60 |
$18.50 |
$21.76 |
$45,260 |
2.2 % |
27-4021 |
Photographers |
40 |
$9.04 |
$9.99 |
$20,790 |
5.7 % |
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Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations |
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Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
29-0000 |
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations |
5,760 |
$20.12 |
$23.94 |
$49,800 |
2.5 % |
29-1021 |
Dentists, General |
80 |
$42.85 |
$51.08 |
$106,250 |
17.5 % |
29-1031 |
Dietitians and Nutritionists |
50 |
$21.02 |
$21.57 |
$44,870 |
5.6 % |
29-1051 |
Pharmacists |
220 |
$43.65 |
$40.81 |
$84,890 |
3.6 % |
29-1062 |
Family and General Practitioners |
80 |
$31.36 |
$37.53 |
$78,060 |
20.7 % |
29-1063 |
Internists, General |
(8) |
(5) |
$93.51 |
$194,500 |
14.7 % |
29-1069 |
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other |
90 |
(5) |
$76.00 |
$158,080 |
10.4 % |
29-1122 |
Occupational Therapists |
(8) |
$31.57 |
$30.15 |
$62,710 |
3.3 % |
29-1123 |
Physical Therapists |
100 |
$37.48 |
$36.93 |
$76,820 |
2.6 % |
29-1125 |
Recreational Therapists |
30 |
$16.22 |
$17.06 |
$35,480 |
7.3 % |
29-2011 |
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists |
80 |
$22.09 |
$21.44 |
$44,590 |
4.0 % |
29-2012 |
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians |
150 |
$15.00 |
$15.74 |
$32,750 |
7.6 % |
29-2021 |
Dental Hygienists |
110 |
$18.96 |
$18.74 |
$38,980 |
5.0 % |
29-2041 |
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics |
100 |
$10.90 |
$12.63 |
$26,270 |
2.9 % |
29-2052 |
Pharmacy Technicians |
210 |
$12.32 |
$12.20 |
$25,380 |
2.8 % |
29-2061 |
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses |
1,070 |
$13.87 |
$14.11 |
$29,350 |
1.6 % |
29-2071 |
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians |
170 |
$10.49 |
$11.54 |
$24,000 |
6.4 % |
29-2081 |
Opticians, Dispensing |
(8) |
$8.83 |
$9.95 |
$20,700 |
2.8 % |
29-9011 |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists |
50 |
$20.20 |
$24.35 |
$50,650 |
10.4 % |
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Healthcare Support Occupations |
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Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
31-0000 |
Healthcare Support Occupations |
2,670 |
$9.14 |
$9.78 |
$20,340 |
3.2 % |
31-1011 |
Home Health Aides |
440 |
$8.11 |
$8.30 |
$17,270 |
7.1 % |
31-1012 |
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants |
1,190 |
$8.59 |
$9.28 |
$19,310 |
5.4 % |
31-1013 |
Psychiatric Aides |
320 |
$9.40 |
$8.88 |
$18,480 |
6.1 % |
31-2021 |
Physical Therapist Assistants |
(8) |
$21.53 |
$20.10 |
$41,800 |
10.5 % |
31-9091 |
Dental Assistants |
140 |
$11.74 |
$11.91 |
$24,770 |
7.1 % |
31-9092 |
Medical Assistants |
180 |
$10.77 |
$10.92 |
$22,720 |
2.5 % |
31-9094 |
Medical Transcriptionists |
110 |
$12.29 |
$12.26 |
$25,510 |
2.6 % |
31-9095 |
Pharmacy Aides |
(8) |
$7.78 |
$7.61 |
$15,840 |
4.5 % |
31-9099 |
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other |
50 |
$10.94 |
$12.61 |
$26,230 |
2.3 % |
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Protective Service Occupations |
|
Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
33-0000 |
Protective Service Occupations |
1,450 |
$15.59 |
$15.75 |
$32,770 |
5.8 % |
33-1012 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives |
40 |
$18.33 |
$20.20 |
$42,020 |
5.6 % |
33-3051 |
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers |
560 |
$18.45 |
$17.92 |
$37,270 |
5.6 % |
33-9032 |
Security Guards |
320 |
$9.68 |
$10.59 |
$22,030 |
4.1 % |
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Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations |
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Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
35-0000 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations |
7,770 |
$6.76 |
$7.44 |
$15,480 |
1.3 % |
35-1011 |
Chefs and Head Cooks |
60 |
$10.70 |
$11.80 |
$24,550 |
6.6 % |
35-1012 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers |
660 |
$11.76 |
$12.26 |
$25,490 |
2.1 % |
35-2011 |
Cooks, Fast Food |
550 |
$6.74 |
$6.76 |
$14,050 |
3.1 % |
35-2012 |
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria |
660 |
$6.91 |
$7.47 |
$15,530 |
4.5 % |
35-2014 |
Cooks, Restaurant |
640 |
$8.41 |
$8.54 |
$17,770 |
2.7 % |
35-2015 |
Cooks, Short Order |
(8) |
$6.42 |
$6.46 |
$13,430 |
7.6 % |
35-2021 |
Food Preparation Workers |
420 |
$6.99 |
$7.69 |
$15,990 |
3.4 % |
35-3011 |
Bartenders |
300 |
$6.88 |
$7.27 |
$15,110 |
3.2 % |
35-3021 |
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food |
2,130 |
$6.42 |
$6.56 |
$13,640 |
2.1 % |
35-3022 |
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop |
240 |
$6.86 |
$7.18 |
$14,930 |
3.0 % |
35-3031 |
Waiters and Waitresses |
1,370 |
$6.32 |
$6.35 |
$13,200 |
2.6 % |
35-9011 |
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers |
110 |
$6.36 |
$6.36 |
$13,230 |
4.2 % |
35-9021 |
Dishwashers |
240 |
$6.96 |
$7.10 |
$14,760 |
2.6 % |
35-9031 |
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop |
170 |
$6.87 |
$6.91 |
$14,370 |
3.7 % |
  |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations |
|
Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
37-0000 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations |
2,630 |
$8.40 |
$8.99 |
$18,700 |
1.8 % |
37-1011 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers |
90 |
$12.81 |
$14.06 |
$29,240 |
4.5 % |
37-1012 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers |
50 |
$14.44 |
$14.76 |
$30,700 |
12.5 % |
37-2011 |
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners |
1,360 |
$8.40 |
$8.87 |
$18,450 |
2.6 % |
37-2012 |
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners |
490 |
$7.07 |
$7.20 |
$14,980 |
2.7 % |
37-2021 |
Pest Control Workers |
90 |
$10.60 |
$11.28 |
$23,460 |
4.4 % |
37-3011 |
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers |
490 |
$8.92 |
$9.33 |
$19,400 |
2.6 % |
  |
Personal Care and Service Occupations |
|
Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
39-0000 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations |
1,410 |
$7.81 |
$9.40 |
$19,540 |
6.6 % |
39-1021 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers |
90 |
(8) |
(8) |
(8) |
(8) |
39-2021 |
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers |
110 |
$7.71 |
$8.26 |
$17,190 |
12.3 % |
39-5012 |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists |
170 |
$9.11 |
$11.33 |
$23,560 |
19.5 % |
39-9011 |
Child Care Workers |
360 |
$6.60 |
$6.73 |
$13,990 |
5.4 % |
39-9031 |
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors |
220 |
$13.08 |
$13.98 |
$29,090 |
6.1 % |
39-9032 |
Recreation Workers |
90 |
$9.63 |
$10.01 |
$20,820 |
6.4 % |
39-9041 |
Residential Advisors |
40 |
$11.60 |
$10.96 |
$22,800 |
7.0 % |
  |
Sales and Related Occupations |
|
Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
41-0000 |
Sales and Related Occupations |
8,680 |
$8.87 |
$12.57 |
$26,150 |
3.5 % |
41-1011 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers |
960 |
$14.51 |
$17.03 |
$35,420 |
3.3 % |
41-1012 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers |
130 |
$24.79 |
$26.14 |
$54,380 |
6.7 % |
41-2011 |
Cashiers |
3,010 |
$7.24 |
$7.44 |
$15,480 |
1.3 % |
41-2021 |
Counter and Rental Clerks |
490 |
$7.11 |
$8.70 |
$18,090 |
5.3 % |
41-2022 |
Parts Salespersons |
170 |
$11.15 |
$11.93 |
$24,810 |
9.9 % |
41-2031 |
Retail Salespersons |
2,470 |
$9.06 |
$10.98 |
$22,840 |
3.9 % |
41-3011 |
Advertising Sales Agents |
90 |
$14.01 |
$18.85 |
$39,200 |
6.2 % |
41-3021 |
Insurance Sales Agents |
80 |
$22.27 |
$26.89 |
$55,930 |
15.6 % |
41-3099 |
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other |
140 |
$19.13 |
$17.85 |
$37,130 |
11.0 % |
41-4011 |
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products |
70 |
$26.87 |
$33.64 |
$69,970 |
7.5 % |
41-4012 |
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products |
700 |
$21.93 |
$25.33 |
$52,700 |
5.7 % |
41-9022 |
Real Estate Sales Agents |
40 |
(8) |
(8) |
(8) |
(8) |
41-9099 |
Sales and Related Workers, All Other |
40 |
$11.50 |
$16.67 |
$34,680 |
19.9 % |
  |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations |
|
Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
43-0000 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations |
13,660 |
$11.22 |
$12.19 |
$25,360 |
1.3 % |
43-1011 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers |
900 |
$17.52 |
$19.22 |
$39,970 |
2.8 % |
43-2011 |
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service |
150 |
$9.78 |
$9.83 |
$20,440 |
4.1 % |
43-3011 |
Bill and Account Collectors |
350 |
$9.34 |
$10.07 |
$20,930 |
4.7 % |
43-3021 |
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators |
250 |
$11.20 |
$11.98 |
$24,910 |
2.8 % |
43-3031 |
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks |
1,170 |
$12.77 |
$13.06 |
$27,160 |
2.5 % |
43-3051 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks |
150 |
$14.11 |
$14.27 |
$29,680 |
2.4 % |
43-3061 |
Procurement Clerks |
(8) |
$10.96 |
$12.61 |
$26,220 |
2.3 % |
43-3071 |
Tellers |
440 |
$9.66 |
$9.81 |
$20,410 |
4.1 % |
43-4031 |
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks |
60 |
$13.63 |
$13.72 |
$28,540 |
2.3 % |
43-4041 |
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks |
50 |
$15.42 |
$14.56 |
$30,290 |
6.1 % |
43-4051 |
Customer Service Representatives |
630 |
$11.60 |
$12.23 |
$25,440 |
4.9 % |
43-4071 |
File Clerks |
100 |
$8.57 |
$9.43 |
$19,610 |
4.4 % |
43-4081 |
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks |
150 |
$7.87 |
$7.79 |
$16,200 |
3.8 % |
43-4111 |
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan |
210 |
$8.46 |
$9.95 |
$20,700 |
4.5 % |
43-4121 |
Library Assistants, Clerical |
40 |
$10.38 |
$10.47 |
$21,780 |
7.3 % |
43-4131 |
Loan Interviewers and Clerks |
100 |
$13.55 |
$14.07 |
$29,260 |
3.1 % |
43-4151 |
Order Clerks |
80 |
$10.63 |
$11.04 |
$22,960 |
3.4 % |
43-4161 |
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping |
90 |
$13.22 |
$14.09 |
$29,310 |
3.9 % |
43-4171 |
Receptionists and Information Clerks |
690 |
$8.79 |
$9.05 |
$18,820 |
3.3 % |
43-4199 |
Information and Record Clerks, All Other |
190 |
$12.42 |
$13.38 |
$27,820 |
4.5 % |
43-5021 |
Couriers and Messengers |
150 |
$6.42 |
$6.55 |
$13,620 |
3.7 % |
43-5031 |
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers |
120 |
$14.75 |
$14.32 |
$29,790 |
4.1 % |
43-5032 |
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance |
80 |
$12.84 |
$13.03 |
$27,090 |
5.8 % |
43-5051 |
Postal Service Clerks |
40 |
$20.65 |
$20.21 |
$42,040 |
3.4 % |
43-5052 |
Postal Service Mail Carriers |
220 |
$20.96 |
$20.86 |
$43,390 |
2.5 % |
43-5053 |
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators |
60 |
$19.67 |
$17.48 |
$36,350 |
3.4 % |
43-5061 |
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks |
250 |
$14.06 |
$16.07 |
$33,420 |
5.0 % |
43-5071 |
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks |
350 |
$12.45 |
$12.94 |
$26,920 |
2.8 % |
43-5081 |
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers |
1,300 |
$9.07 |
$10.00 |
$20,800 |
2.3 % |
43-6011 |
Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants |
400 |
$17.70 |
$18.61 |
$38,710 |
1.7 % |
43-6012 |
Legal Secretaries |
170 |
$13.01 |
$13.06 |
$27,160 |
3.2 % |
43-6013 |
Medical Secretaries |
(8) |
$12.02 |
$11.59 |
$24,110 |
7.3 % |
43-6014 |
Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive |
1,610 |
$11.79 |
$12.24 |
$25,460 |
1.9 % |
43-9011 |
Computer Operators |
60 |
$13.11 |
$13.16 |
$27,380 |
6.8 % |
43-9021 |
Data Entry Keyers |
190 |
$8.77 |
$9.66 |
$20,100 |
5.2 % |
43-9022 |
Word Processors and Typists |
50 |
$10.67 |
$11.22 |
$23,340 |
4.8 % |
43-9041 |
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks |
(8) |
$11.82 |
$12.49 |
$25,970 |
7.9 % |
43-9051 |
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service |
40 |
$8.55 |
$9.57 |
$19,890 |
2.8 % |
43-9061 |
Office Clerks, General |
2,000 |
$9.27 |
$9.82 |
$20,430 |
2.1 % |
  |
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations |
|
Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
45-0000 |
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations |
310 |
$13.26 |
$12.92 |
$26,880 |
3.4 % |
45-4022 |
Logging Equipment Operators |
180 |
$13.62 |
$13.51 |
$28,100 |
3.6 % |
  |
Construction and Extraction Occupations |
|
Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
47-0000 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations |
7,180 |
$15.03 |
$15.86 |
$32,990 |
3.0 % |
47-1011 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers |
770 |
$21.59 |
$24.20 |
$50,340 |
3.9 % |
47-2021 |
Brickmasons and Blockmasons |
80 |
$11.67 |
$13.11 |
$27,280 |
15.1 % |
47-2031 |
Carpenters |
520 |
$13.36 |
$13.41 |
$27,880 |
3.4 % |
47-2041 |
Carpet Installers |
(8) |
$12.48 |
$12.70 |
$26,420 |
14.6 % |
47-2051 |
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers |
120 |
$12.45 |
$13.12 |
$27,300 |
5.5 % |
47-2061 |
Construction Laborers |
1,290 |
$10.91 |
$12.19 |
$25,350 |
5.7 % |
47-2071 |
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators |
40 |
$16.58 |
$17.86 |
$37,150 |
3.3 % |
47-2073 |
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators |
720 |
$16.35 |
$16.47 |
$34,250 |
3.7 % |
47-2081 |
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers |
110 |
$11.99 |
$11.72 |
$24,370 |
8.8 % |
47-2111 |
Electricians |
620 |
$17.82 |
$17.33 |
$36,050 |
2.9 % |
47-2141 |
Painters, Construction and Maintenance |
250 |
$13.31 |
$13.43 |
$27,930 |
3.8 % |
47-2151 |
Pipelayers |
110 |
$11.43 |
$13.30 |
$27,660 |
6.8 % |
47-2152 |
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
260 |
$18.17 |
$18.61 |
$38,720 |
4.5 % |
47-2181 |
Roofers |
80 |
$12.44 |
$12.68 |
$26,380 |
3.5 % |
47-2211 |
Sheet Metal Workers |
130 |
$15.76 |
$15.66 |
$32,570 |
3.5 % |
47-3011 |
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters |
(8) |
$9.45 |
$8.81 |
$18,320 |
13.8 % |
47-3012 |
Helpers--Carpenters |
110 |
$9.09 |
$9.39 |
$19,530 |
2.4 % |
47-3013 |
Helpers--Electricians |
160 |
$9.52 |
$10.00 |
$20,800 |
5.0 % |
47-3015 |
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
120 |
$11.12 |
$11.99 |
$24,940 |
5.8 % |
47-4011 |
Construction and Building Inspectors |
70 |
$20.28 |
$20.91 |
$43,490 |
4.8 % |
47-4051 |
Highway Maintenance Workers |
260 |
$11.87 |
$11.82 |
$24,580 |
2.5 % |
47-5013 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining |
(8) |
$15.05 |
$15.81 |
$32,880 |
6.3 % |
  |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
|
Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
49-0000 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
3,980 |
$16.42 |
$17.11 |
$35,580 |
2.8 % |
49-1011 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers |
370 |
$24.47 |
$26.15 |
$54,390 |
3.7 % |
49-2011 |
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers |
40 |
$15.19 |
$16.80 |
$34,940 |
4.3 % |
49-2022 |
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers |
60 |
$21.89 |
$20.62 |
$42,880 |
7.6 % |
49-3021 |
Automotive Body and Related Repairers |
90 |
$20.41 |
$21.22 |
$44,140 |
9.1 % |
49-3023 |
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics |
370 |
$12.67 |
$14.02 |
$29,160 |
8.4 % |
49-3031 |
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists |
210 |
$15.21 |
$15.75 |
$32,770 |
5.1 % |
49-3042 |
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines |
190 |
$17.85 |
$17.78 |
$36,990 |
2.0 % |
49-3093 |
Tire Repairers and Changers |
110 |
$10.03 |
$9.83 |
$20,450 |
7.2 % |
49-9012 |
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door |
60 |
$23.36 |
$22.85 |
$47,520 |
3.6 % |
49-9041 |
Industrial Machinery Mechanics |
250 |
$19.84 |
$19.90 |
$41,400 |
2.7 % |
49-9042 |
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General |
1,220 |
$13.20 |
$14.29 |
$29,730 |
3.8 % |
49-9043 |
Maintenance Workers, Machinery |
50 |
$19.24 |
$18.35 |
$38,160 |
3.9 % |
49-9044 |
Millwrights |
120 |
$17.00 |
$17.39 |
$36,170 |
6.3 % |
49-9051 |
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers |
220 |
$25.21 |
$25.65 |
$53,340 |
5.0 % |
49-9098 |
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers |
180 |
$10.14 |
$11.16 |
$23,210 |
5.2 % |
49-9099 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other |
60 |
$10.19 |
$13.76 |
$28,630 |
18.9 % |
  |
Production Occupations |
|
Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
51-0000 |
Production Occupations |
12,500 |
$13.09 |
$14.50 |
$30,160 |
4.0 % |
51-1011 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers |
870 |
$23.00 |
$24.32 |
$50,590 |
2.5 % |
51-2092 |
Team Assemblers |
(8) |
$11.97 |
$12.82 |
$26,660 |
8.0 % |
51-2099 |
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other |
(8) |
$11.11 |
$11.37 |
$23,650 |
3.1 % |
51-3021 |
Butchers and Meat Cutters |
70 |
$12.45 |
$12.69 |
$26,400 |
4.5 % |
51-3093 |
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders |
40 |
$10.23 |
$9.98 |
$20,750 |
3.0 % |
51-4031 |
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
250 |
$12.24 |
$12.08 |
$25,120 |
3.7 % |
51-4041 |
Machinists |
200 |
$18.86 |
$18.64 |
$38,770 |
2.5 % |
51-4121 |
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers |
340 |
$16.73 |
$17.07 |
$35,510 |
4.1 % |
51-6011 |
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers |
260 |
$7.86 |
$8.00 |
$16,650 |
3.1 % |
51-6031 |
Sewing Machine Operators |
(8) |
$8.34 |
$9.26 |
$19,250 |
2.9 % |
51-7011 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters |
230 |
$12.37 |
$12.73 |
$26,470 |
2.1 % |
51-7041 |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood |
(8) |
$13.65 |
$14.36 |
$29,880 |
3.2 % |
51-7042 |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
60 |
$7.49 |
$8.25 |
$17,150 |
9.1 % |
51-8021 |
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators |
40 |
$19.26 |
$17.67 |
$36,750 |
8.2 % |
51-8031 |
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators |
40 |
$13.47 |
$13.75 |
$28,610 |
19.9 % |
51-8092 |
Gas Plant Operators |
90 |
$19.83 |
$20.38 |
$42,400 |
4.3 % |
51-9041 |
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
260 |
$18.80 |
$18.28 |
$38,020 |
3.3 % |
51-9061 |
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers |
290 |
$16.63 |
$15.83 |
$32,920 |
5.5 % |
51-9123 |
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers |
70 |
$14.50 |
$13.65 |
$28,390 |
12.3 % |
51-9132 |
Photographic Processing Machine Operators |
50 |
$11.32 |
$11.15 |
$23,190 |
8.3 % |
51-9198 |
Helpers--Production Workers |
350 |
$8.86 |
$10.36 |
$21,540 |
6.4 % |
  |
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations |
|
Wage Estimates |
Occupation Code |
Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) |
Employment (1) |
Median Hourly |
Mean Hourly |
Mean Annual (2) |
Mean RSE (3) |
53-0000 |
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations |
7,080 |
$10.54 |
$11.96 |
$24,880 |
2.6 % |
53-1021 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand |
120 |
$15.94 |
$15.99 |
$33,270 |
4.8 % |
53-1031 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators |
200 |
$22.57 |
$22.65 |
$47,110 |
6.4 % |
53-3022 |
Bus Drivers, School |
500 |
$6.33 |
$6.33 |
$13,170 |
4.8 % |
53-3031 |
Driver/Sales Workers |
190 |
$16.57 |
$15.33 |
$31,890 |
15.4 % |
53-3032 |
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer |
1,640 |
$11.12 |
$12.78 |
$26,580 |
4.1 % |
53-3033 |
Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services |
520 |
$10.61 |
$12.69 |
$26,400 |
5.9 % |
53-3041 |
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs |
(8) |
$8.48 |
$9.02 |
$18,750 |
2.8 % |
53-6031 |
Service Station Attendants |
(8) |
$8.42 |
$8.25 |
$17,170 |
6.4 % |
53-7011 |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
40 |
$14.79 |
$15.60 |
$32,460 |
10.0 % |
53-7021 |
Crane and Tower Operators |
60 |
$19.08 |
$19.85 |
$41,290 |
7.6 % |
53-7032 |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators |
(8) |
$13.02 |
$12.99 |
$27,010 |
3.8 % |
53-7051 |
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators |
510 |
$11.88 |
$12.75 |
$26,520 |
5.6 % |
53-7061 |
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment |
340 |
$8.90 |
$9.20 |
$19,140 |
6.0 % |
53-7062 |
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand |
1,200 |
$9.43 |
$10.25 |
$21,310 |
4.9 % |
53-7064 |
Packers and Packagers, Hand |
320 |
$7.59 |
$8.74 |
$18,190 |
8.9 % |
53-7081 |
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors |
120 |
$13.66 |
$13.24 |
$27,540 |
4.2 % |
About May 2006 National, State, Metropolitan, and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.
(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours;
for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.
(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.
(4) Wages for some occupations that do not generally work year-round, full time, are reported either as hourly wages or annual salaries
depending on how they are typically paid.
(5) This wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.
(8) Estimates not released.
(9) Wage data for this occupation were removed because of reporting errors.
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State estimates for Alabama
Alabama's metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area estimates:
- Anniston-Oxford, AL
- Auburn-Opelika, AL
- Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Columbus, GA-AL
- Decatur, AL
- Dothan, AL
- Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL
- Gadsden, AL
- Huntsville, AL
- Mobile, AL
- Montgomery, AL
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area
- Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area
- Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area
- Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area
May 2006 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2006 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
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May 2006 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
List of Occupations in SOC Code Number Order
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Technical notes
Last Modified Date: September 26, 2008
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