November 2003 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Merced, CA 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 Merced, CA MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in California. 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 Merced, CA 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 58,860 $11.30 $14.92 $31,040 2.4 %
 
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 2,020 $32.69 $37.32 $77,640 2.3 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 90 $57.72 $62.32 $129,640 6.6 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 720 $33.96 $41.16 $85,610 3.7 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 60 $37.86 $38.82 $80,740 7.1 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 70 $29.58 $34.20 $71,140 11.8 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 30 $35.92 $37.86 $78,740 3.3 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 150 $34.15 $37.40 $77,800 5.7 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 50 $34.66 $36.43 $75,780 5.0 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 40 $30.25 $30.31 $63,050 3.0 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 30 $32.89 $30.74 $63,950 6.0 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 60 $30.39 $36.17 $75,240 8.3 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 140 (4) (4) $92,020 6.0 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 100 $17.32 $17.72 $36,850 3.2 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 50 $31.91 $37.79 $78,610 11.1 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 70 $9.16 $14.39 $29,930 11.9 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 80 $22.58 $24.05 $50,030 5.7 %
 
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 1,360 $20.73 $23.97 $49,850 3.5 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 60 $20.00 $21.97 $45,700 9.2 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 40 $19.03 $22.66 $47,140 5.5 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 90 $17.76 $17.92 $37,260 3.4 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 50 $23.66 $24.86 $51,720 6.0 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (7) $21.49 $21.97 $45,710 3.1 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 140 $17.72 $17.65 $36,720 3.2 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 260 $25.59 $30.23 $62,880 6.6 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters (7) $23.77 $23.31 $48,480 7.4 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 40 $20.77 $24.75 $51,490 9.7 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science 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 Science Occupations 330 $22.25 $23.66 $49,210 4.8 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 30 $25.26 $25.05 $52,110 5.5 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 110 $16.33 $18.05 $37,550 5.3 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 50 $28.16 $31.63 $65,790 11.3 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 50 $32.46 $31.86 $66,280 4.3 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 30 $20.59 $20.46 $42,560 12.5 %
 
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 320 $23.65 $24.67 $51,310 3.8 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 40 $31.16 $30.51 $63,460 4.0 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 30 $16.22 $15.81 $32,890 2.3 %
 
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 340 $23.81 $25.15 $52,300 4.6 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 60 $21.37 $22.28 $46,350 4.6 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 70 $34.25 $34.53 $71,810 4.0 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 30 $14.30 $15.08 $31,360 13.3 %
 
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 1,050 $14.43 $15.99 $33,270 6.7 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 80 $13.13 $13.76 $28,620 6.3 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 70 $29.15 $28.48 $59,240 8.5 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 110 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 160 $17.73 $17.46 $36,320 6.4 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 210 $9.16 $10.32 $21,460 4.5 %
 
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 (7) (7) (7) (7) (7)
  23-1011 Lawyers 100 $42.03 $46.20 $96,100 8.5 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 30 $19.50 $20.14 $41,890 5.2 %
 
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 5,700 $18.43 $20.90 $43,470 10.0 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 240 $10.91 $12.21 $25,390 6.2 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 140 (4) (4) $50,400 3.3 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,130 (4) (4) $50,000 2.5 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 600 (4) (4) $47,040 3.0 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education (7) (4) (4) $52,270 1.8 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 110 (4) (4) $44,260 5.9 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School (7) (4) (4) $52,960 1.7 %
  25-4021 Librarians 40 $27.94 $26.84 $55,840 11.3 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 80 $12.88 $12.98 $26,990 3.5 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 80 $30.94 $31.78 $66,100 6.2 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,100 (4) (4) $23,970 1.8 %
 
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 250 $13.76 $16.36 $34,030 6.6 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators (7) $14.50 $16.08 $33,440 3.9 %
 
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 1,720 $24.67 $28.97 $60,250 5.2 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 60 $50.17 $51.41 $106,940 3.9 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 50 (5) $81.98 $170,520 9.9 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 620 $25.48 $25.38 $52,780 4.6 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists (7) $25.79 $25.21 $52,450 6.6 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists (7) $28.00 $28.42 $59,100 3.2 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (7) $23.03 $24.04 $50,000 3.5 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 70 $15.37 $15.23 $31,670 2.3 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 50 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 200 $18.49 $19.05 $39,630 3.5 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 30 $11.61 $12.21 $25,400 8.3 %
 
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 1,450 $9.79 $10.63 $22,100 5.0 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 140 $8.47 $8.70 $18,100 2.3 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants (7) $8.71 $9.16 $19,060 4.3 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 40 $8.24 $10.44 $21,720 11.6 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 150 $13.53 $14.01 $29,130 6.9 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 280 $11.17 $11.23 $23,360 3.8 %
 
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 1,580 $16.23 $16.49 $34,300 6.7 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 40 $37.40 $35.32 $73,460 4.5 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 40 $22.20 $22.49 $46,780 4.2 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 50 $15.59 $17.95 $37,340 5.0 %
  33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 320 $18.28 $18.07 $37,590 2.8 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 360 $23.85 $23.81 $49,530 3.9 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 240 $8.75 $9.80 $20,380 4.5 %
 
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 4,990 $7.87 $8.47 $17,630 1.2 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks (7) $16.16 $16.02 $33,320 9.4 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 370 $10.52 $11.60 $24,120 3.1 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 530 $7.63 $7.65 $15,920 2.1 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 200 $10.30 $10.69 $22,230 4.6 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant (7) $9.57 $9.67 $20,110 2.6 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (7) $9.10 $9.06 $18,840 4.4 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 480 $7.98 $8.31 $17,280 3.1 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 280 $7.29 $7.58 $15,760 2.7 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,220 $7.78 $7.99 $16,620 1.4 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 200 $7.62 $8.58 $17,850 3.6 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses (7) $7.27 $7.80 $16,220 3.9 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (7) $8.17 $8.81 $18,320 5.7 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (7) $7.40 $7.69 $15,980 2.3 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers (7) $7.29 $7.50 $15,610 1.8 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (7) $7.40 $7.79 $16,190 3.3 %
 
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 1,860 $9.54 $10.78 $22,410 2.3 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 50 $14.71 $15.56 $32,370 5.0 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 50 $15.86 $17.44 $36,270 4.8 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 890 $9.23 $10.35 $21,540 3.1 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 250 $7.81 $8.12 $16,890 2.7 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 60 $10.62 $11.25 $23,400 6.9 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 440 $10.64 $11.50 $23,910 4.3 %
  37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (7) $11.00 $12.29 $25,570 5.1 %
 
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 920 $8.61 $9.82 $20,430 3.9 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 60 $7.04 $7.30 $15,180 3.2 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 120 $9.37 $9.56 $19,890 4.1 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers (7) $9.14 $9.84 $20,470 6.8 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 90 $7.16 $7.76 $16,140 7.4 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 70 $12.95 $14.98 $31,160 8.8 %
 
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 4,910 $8.92 $12.52 $26,040 2.7 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 480 $13.97 $16.32 $33,940 4.4 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 60 $21.30 $23.76 $49,430 9.9 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 1,770 $8.07 $9.19 $19,110 2.4 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 260 $8.43 $10.77 $22,400 5.8 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 100 $14.39 $15.14 $31,480 5.6 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 1,560 $8.44 $10.89 $22,660 3.8 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 70 $20.80 $23.71 $49,310 8.5 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 280 $21.38 $22.51 $46,820 3.4 %
 
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 8,610 $12.06 $13.09 $27,230 1.7 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 450 $17.62 $18.43 $38,330 2.0 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 60 $9.33 $10.19 $21,190 4.8 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 120 $12.34 $12.48 $25,960 4.7 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 300 $10.90 $11.67 $24,270 2.9 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 800 $12.93 $13.28 $27,630 2.2 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 110 $14.61 $14.36 $29,880 2.7 %
  43-3071 Tellers 200 $10.74 $11.10 $23,080 2.0 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 290 $13.53 $14.89 $30,970 4.7 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 110 $11.35 $11.34 $23,580 3.6 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 50 $8.40 $8.80 $18,300 6.5 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 70 $12.64 $14.67 $30,520 9.0 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 50 $12.29 $12.60 $26,200 5.2 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 40 $14.34 $14.50 $30,170 4.1 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 90 $10.66 $11.88 $24,720 4.7 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 100 $16.92 $17.27 $35,910 3.1 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 640 $9.04 $9.64 $20,050 3.1 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (7) $8.33 $10.10 $21,010 3.9 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 40 $15.83 $15.72 $32,690 5.6 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 80 $19.25 $19.10 $39,740 3.7 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 50 $19.37 $19.07 $39,660 (7)
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 180 $20.64 $20.38 $42,390 (7)
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 50 $13.51 $15.59 $32,440 6.3 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 220 $12.35 $12.82 $26,660 2.8 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 620 $9.02 $10.26 $21,340 2.9 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (7) $9.80 $11.46 $23,830 16.4 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 340 $15.87 $18.48 $38,430 8.0 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 90 $17.34 $17.51 $36,410 5.9 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 40 $10.70 $10.71 $22,280 2.6 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 710 $11.54 $12.27 $25,520 2.3 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 50 $13.36 $13.12 $27,290 5.2 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 50 $11.19 $11.06 $23,000 2.8 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 110 $14.00 $13.60 $28,280 6.2 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,410 $10.98 $11.70 $24,340 2.9 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 30 $8.48 $9.92 $20,630 12.9 %
 
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 3,780 $7.15 $7.83 $16,280 2.2 %
  45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 80 $10.36 $13.37 $27,800 9.7 %
  45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products (7) $7.97 $8.15 $16,950 3.2 %
  45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 70 $10.66 $10.75 $22,360 5.6 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 3,120 $7.09 $7.32 $15,220 1.9 %
  45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 80 $8.74 $12.66 $26,330 16.8 %
 
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 2,660 $12.82 $14.58 $30,330 4.0 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 160 $25.99 $25.87 $53,810 3.0 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 240 $13.59 $15.30 $31,820 3.8 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 360 $9.25 $10.30 $21,420 4.9 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 640 $9.50 $10.55 $21,930 5.1 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 130 $17.80 $16.88 $35,100 4.5 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 120 $20.94 $20.92 $43,520 6.4 %
  47-2082 Tapers 50 $22.56 $23.50 $48,890 7.0 %
  47-2111 Electricians 180 $16.81 $18.04 $37,530 7.8 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 130 $9.84 $11.17 $23,220 6.8 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers 50 $19.18 $18.82 $39,150 11.8 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 130 $17.22 $17.40 $36,200 7.0 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 80 $13.91 $18.70 $38,900 16.0 %
 
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 2,580 $15.44 $16.51 $34,350 2.6 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 250 $21.13 $21.61 $44,950 4.2 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 80 $16.59 $17.23 $35,840 2.9 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 420 $13.92 $15.58 $32,410 5.0 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 160 $16.55 $16.83 $35,000 2.4 %
  49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 60 $14.00 $14.03 $29,190 6.7 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 50 $19.66 $19.84 $41,260 4.1 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 110 $10.07 $10.08 $20,960 2.6 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (7) $15.94 $16.85 $35,050 11.2 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 140 $16.34 $17.94 $37,310 4.3 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 680 $13.79 $14.52 $30,200 3.4 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery (7) $18.99 $18.32 $38,110 6.2 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 90 $8.43 $9.61 $19,980 3.4 %
 
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 7,850 $10.00 $11.95 $24,850 5.3 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 430 $21.05 $21.93 $45,620 2.4 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 310 $9.25 $10.25 $21,310 4.5 %
  51-3011 Bakers 120 $9.33 $10.51 $21,850 4.7 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 110 $12.59 $13.70 $28,490 4.4 %
  51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (7) $15.32 $14.75 $30,690 2.6 %
  51-3092 Food Batchmakers (7) $8.15 $9.02 $18,760 8.4 %
  51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (7) $8.21 $9.88 $20,560 3.4 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 80 $8.23 $9.58 $19,930 7.2 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 240 $12.82 $13.22 $27,500 2.9 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 30 $7.96 $8.23 $17,120 3.9 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 60 $10.47 $12.63 $26,280 8.1 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 60 $9.66 $9.72 $20,220 5.2 %
  51-8013 Power Plant Operators 60 $21.42 $23.30 $48,470 8.6 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 180 $20.41 $20.59 $42,830 3.0 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $10.44 $11.29 $23,480 2.6 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 210 $15.21 $15.05 $31,310 4.8 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (7) $8.57 $9.77 $20,320 9.8 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 250 $8.25 $9.25 $19,240 6.1 %
 
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 4,400 $11.79 $12.85 $26,740 3.0 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 50 $19.18 $18.94 $39,400 3.8 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 70 $23.10 $22.97 $47,780 3.7 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 130 $13.52 $13.80 $28,700 2.9 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 180 $8.83 $10.48 $21,810 8.9 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,230 $13.85 $15.30 $31,830 5.8 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 250 $10.98 $12.18 $25,340 5.6 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 30 $8.18 $8.58 $17,850 2.7 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 30 $19.05 $20.05 $41,710 10.6 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 250 $14.45 $14.61 $30,400 4.0 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 200 $8.35 $9.06 $18,850 3.2 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,010 $9.33 $10.29 $21,400 3.5 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand (7) $8.12 $9.29 $19,310 6.7 %

About November 2003 National, State, and Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Estimates for residual, "All Other", occupations are not available.

(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 median 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 24, 2004