May 2005 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Columbia, MO


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 Columbia, MO, a metropolitan statistical area in Missouri. 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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Major Occupational Groups in Columbia, MO (Note--clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group):

All 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)
00-0000 All Occupations 81,210 $12.42 $15.62 $32,480 2.6 %
 
Management 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)
11-0000 Management Occupations 2,100 $33.62 $37.55 $78,100 2.6 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 140 $42.70 $51.63 $107,400 6.4 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 590 $30.75 $36.96 $76,870 4.3 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 50 $31.48 $34.21 $71,150 5.6 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 70 $40.42 $42.16 $87,690 8.1 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 60 $28.83 $30.49 $63,420 4.4 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 90 $33.49 $36.30 $75,490 3.3 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 170 $40.70 $40.12 $83,450 5.5 %
11-3042 Training and Development Managers (7) $28.52 $33.30 $69,270 8.5 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 30 $40.75 $42.24 $87,860 9.5 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 30 $35.76 $37.30 $77,580 4.4 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 40 $28.83 $29.67 $61,710 6.5 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 90 (4) (4) $60,620 6.7 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 40 $38.56 $39.22 $81,570 3.3 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers (7) $30.73 $28.83 $59,970 4.5 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 130 $37.80 $42.75 $88,930 5.1 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 30 $46.21 $44.58 $92,720 2.2 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 60 $19.29 $20.49 $42,620 4.8 %
 
Business and Financial Operations 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)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 2,760 $20.25 $21.99 $45,730 2.1 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 100 $13.69 $18.22 $37,900 11.9 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 60 $18.73 $19.81 $41,200 3.9 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (7) $19.31 $20.20 $42,010 1.4 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 90 $23.28 $23.53 $48,940 3.6 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 70 $15.86 $16.63 $34,600 3.8 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 60 $17.22 $19.45 $40,450 3.6 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 140 $17.99 $18.79 $39,080 5.1 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 50 $22.92 $24.30 $50,530 4.8 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 300 $22.07 $23.28 $48,420 4.9 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 440 $21.09 $22.59 $46,980 3.2 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 60 $28.65 $39.81 $82,800 16.8 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 30 $24.99 $28.77 $59,830 10.2 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 220 $20.17 $23.43 $48,740 10.8 %
 
Computer and Mathematical 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)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 1,350 $21.01 $22.30 $46,390 2.2 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 300 $22.79 $23.75 $49,400 3.5 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 30 $21.80 $23.84 $49,580 4.8 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 420 $16.05 $16.56 $34,440 3.0 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 210 $25.57 $26.38 $54,870 3.2 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 70 $24.02 $25.50 $53,030 4.0 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 50 $24.04 $24.80 $51,580 3.3 %
 
Architecture and Engineering 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)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 920 $22.45 $24.41 $50,760 3.3 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 50 $25.34 $25.58 $53,210 7.2 %
17-1022 Surveyors 50 $15.93 $17.24 $35,860 5.7 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 120 $28.37 $30.98 $64,440 1.5 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 70 $28.18 $28.37 $59,010 3.2 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 80 $28.25 $29.88 $62,150 3.4 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 60 $16.08 $16.35 $34,000 4.5 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 40 $17.85 $18.29 $38,040 2.1 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 50 $15.56 $16.37 $34,060 3.5 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians (7) $15.84 $16.88 $35,100 6.5 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 30 $15.23 $15.42 $32,070 2.1 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science 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)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (7) (7) (7) (7) (7)
19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists 30 $20.81 $25.80 $53,670 8.7 %
19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 110 $22.03 $23.68 $49,250 2.2 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 40 $25.01 $26.05 $54,190 1.7 %
19-2031 Chemists (7) $24.84 $25.45 $52,930 2.8 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 60 $22.24 $23.86 $49,630 7.0 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other (7) $12.48 $14.50 $30,160 17.2 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 60 $17.23 $16.55 $34,420 2.1 %
 
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 1,230 $16.15 $16.79 $34,910 2.9 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 40 $14.69 $14.68 $30,530 3.9 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors (7) $18.84 $19.09 $39,710 3.7 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 140 $16.17 $17.23 $35,850 3.5 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 180 $15.17 $16.20 $33,700 5.6 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 180 $16.58 $16.41 $34,130 3.3 %
21-1091 Health Educators 40 $20.01 $21.83 $45,400 6.7 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 60 $14.36 $13.58 $28,240 2.8 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 80 $9.53 $10.05 $20,900 3.7 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 30 $12.97 $13.72 $28,540 3.4 %
 
Legal 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)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 280 $19.81 $31.38 $65,270 20.8 %
23-1011 Lawyers 120 $38.22 $54.17 $112,670 13.7 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 30 $19.16 $19.55 $40,660 6.0 %
23-2092 Law Clerks (7) $10.84 $12.73 $26,470 10.0 %
 
Education, Training, and Library 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)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations (7) (7) (7) (7) (7)
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary (7) $29.04 $26.83 $55,800 12.0 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 90 $8.33 $9.23 $19,200 6.1 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 50 (4) (4) $34,590 3.3 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 460 (4) (4) $37,400 7.0 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,050 (4) (4) $42,070 3.2 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 100 (4) (4) $44,170 4.5 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 80 (4) (4) $35,380 5.3 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 160 (4) (4) $38,750 3.7 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers (7) $9.85 $11.51 $23,950 12.8 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 430 (4) (4) $21,320 1.7 %
25-4021 Librarians 160 $19.46 $20.59 $42,820 3.6 %
25-4031 Library Technicians (7) $10.97 $11.06 $23,010 2.1 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 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)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 1,260 $15.80 $18.70 $38,890 4.4 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 40 $10.59 $11.31 $23,520 5.4 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 90 $13.61 $14.66 $30,500 3.1 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 40 (7) (7) (7) (7)
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 140 (4) (4) $50,970 4.9 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 100 $12.20 $14.30 $29,730 19.4 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 40 $9.53 $11.23 $23,350 15.9 %
27-3042 Technical Writers (7) $17.37 $20.97 $43,610 2.7 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 50 $18.00 $20.69 $43,040 5.5 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians (7) $12.88 $12.64 $26,280 5.1 %
27-4021 Photographers 50 $9.81 $10.06 $20,920 3.6 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical 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)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 7,290 $20.09 $24.14 $50,220 9.6 %
29-1021 Dentists, General (7) $57.27 $54.70 $113,780 3.7 %
29-1041 Optometrists (7) $35.44 $39.31 $81,760 7.1 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 180 $41.03 $41.76 $86,860 2.6 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (7) (5) $79.55 $165,460 14.3 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 40 $30.60 $27.57 $57,340 9.9 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,400 $24.38 $24.53 $51,030 1.9 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 100 $25.37 $25.06 $52,120 3.1 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 120 $26.03 $26.30 $54,710 2.5 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 40 $12.35 $12.57 $26,140 4.3 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 70 $21.72 $22.90 $47,630 1.4 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 90 $23.05 $20.78 $43,220 13.3 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 170 $22.99 $23.12 $48,100 1.5 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 210 $11.32 $11.77 $24,480 4.5 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 90 $30.43 $28.19 $58,640 17.0 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 50 $18.62 $18.51 $38,500 1.6 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 280 $9.60 $10.20 $21,220 4.1 %
29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians 60 $10.03 $10.25 $21,320 3.4 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 830 $13.53 $13.81 $28,720 1.4 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 70 $13.76 $16.19 $33,670 10.2 %
 
Healthcare 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)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 2,250 $9.48 $9.93 $20,650 2.3 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 440 $8.42 $8.85 $18,410 2.9 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,120 $9.36 $9.32 $19,390 1.7 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 40 $15.33 $14.42 $29,990 9.7 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 200 $13.79 $12.95 $26,930 8.8 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 70 $13.02 $13.12 $27,300 3.1 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 80 $8.29 $8.84 $18,380 11.4 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 90 $11.83 $12.34 $25,670 3.1 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 50 $7.79 $8.43 $17,530 11.6 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 60 $11.12 $12.56 $26,130 10.7 %
 
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 950 $15.15 $15.92 $33,120 4.4 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 40 $25.05 $25.56 $53,170 2.8 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 290 $16.48 $16.81 $34,970 4.5 %
33-9032 Security Guards 260 $10.46 $11.83 $24,600 5.7 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 70 $10.91 $11.14 $23,160 7.8 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving 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)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 7,600 $7.40 $8.00 $16,650 1.5 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 30 $13.85 $14.58 $30,320 4.4 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 440 $14.05 $14.32 $29,780 2.8 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 420 $6.49 $6.74 $14,020 4.5 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 340 $9.02 $9.28 $19,300 2.0 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 890 $8.44 $8.40 $17,470 3.2 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (7) $8.13 $8.34 $17,350 8.5 %
35-3011 Bartenders 390 $6.58 $7.44 $15,480 3.5 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,700 $7.25 $7.54 $15,670 2.3 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 260 $7.76 $7.81 $16,240 3.2 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,040 $6.50 $7.23 $15,050 3.9 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 190 $6.61 $6.77 $14,070 3.0 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 270 $7.36 $7.24 $15,060 2.8 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 290 $7.30 $7.16 $14,880 2.6 %
 
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 2,340 $8.97 $9.94 $20,680 3.0 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 60 $15.84 $16.59 $34,520 3.8 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 60 $17.09 $17.69 $36,790 3.2 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,140 $8.82 $9.25 $19,240 2.5 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 570 $7.87 $8.02 $16,680 3.7 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 450 $10.96 $11.80 $24,550 5.2 %
 
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 2,100 $8.28 $9.15 $19,040 2.8 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 80 $13.09 $14.04 $29,210 4.6 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 100 $6.72 $7.95 $16,550 5.6 %
39-3099 Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other 40 $8.52 $8.45 $17,570 2.2 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 380 $10.48 $11.19 $23,280 3.6 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 720 $7.80 $8.18 $17,010 3.0 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides (7) $7.97 $8.05 $16,740 2.4 %
39-9041 Residential Advisors 50 $8.36 $9.16 $19,050 8.7 %
 
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 8,640 $9.09 $12.59 $26,200 3.3 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 510 $15.33 $18.57 $38,630 5.0 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 70 $20.66 $21.30 $44,300 8.3 %
41-2011 Cashiers 2,240 $6.94 $7.30 $15,180 2.4 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 390 $6.93 $8.49 $17,670 6.3 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 110 $8.57 $11.24 $23,390 9.3 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,600 $9.28 $11.02 $22,920 3.5 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 110 $16.63 $22.43 $46,650 13.4 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 320 $16.43 $19.53 $40,620 7.7 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 50 $21.61 $31.64 $65,820 14.6 %
41-3041 Travel Agents 80 $13.09 $14.00 $29,120 5.9 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 110 $18.03 $21.14 $43,960 8.0 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 130 $25.94 $28.44 $59,160 6.3 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 490 $16.87 $22.12 $46,010 8.6 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 160 $16.67 $33.78 $70,270 16.8 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 70 $17.16 $19.92 $41,440 7.8 %
 
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 14,660 $11.08 $11.96 $24,870 1.9 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 550 $18.84 $20.43 $42,490 2.8 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 130 $9.69 $9.75 $20,270 1.6 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 200 $11.58 $12.03 $25,030 3.5 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 160 $12.32 $12.66 $26,320 2.8 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 700 $12.59 $13.66 $28,400 2.7 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 90 $13.74 $13.92 $28,960 3.0 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 90 $11.10 $11.60 $24,130 6.4 %
43-3071 Tellers 400 $9.15 $10.21 $21,240 13.2 %
43-4011 Brokerage Clerks (7) $13.27 $13.39 $27,860 2.8 %
43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 40 $10.46 $10.79 $22,450 2.1 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (7) $8.28 $9.33 $19,410 7.4 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 860 $11.53 $12.29 $25,560 2.1 %
43-4071 File Clerks 110 $10.67 $10.87 $22,610 4.8 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 190 $8.00 $8.09 $16,830 3.2 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 40 $6.78 $7.07 $14,700 2.9 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks (7) $12.73 $13.11 $27,270 2.1 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (7) $12.90 $12.81 $26,650 7.2 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 190 $9.81 $10.63 $22,110 3.7 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 50 $14.85 $15.19 $31,590 3.5 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 590 $9.97 $10.10 $21,020 2.4 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 260 $14.39 $15.16 $31,530 8.4 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 60 $9.09 $9.42 $19,600 5.4 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 50 $12.06 $12.40 $25,780 5.7 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 50 $15.58 $15.75 $32,760 5.3 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 30 $23.02 $21.88 $45,520 3.3 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 190 $22.06 $20.88 $43,420 2.9 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 190 $21.95 $21.25 $44,210 3.2 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 150 $13.29 $14.75 $30,680 4.8 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 470 $10.31 $10.82 $22,500 3.4 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 920 $8.74 $9.01 $18,750 2.2 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 180 $14.09 $14.73 $30,650 5.4 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 760 $11.68 $12.07 $25,110 2.3 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 120 $10.46 $11.68 $24,280 9.6 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 150 $11.08 $11.09 $23,070 3.8 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 160 $11.28 $10.81 $22,490 2.1 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 70 $9.61 $9.80 $20,390 5.6 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General (7) $9.37 $9.78 $20,340 3.0 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 90 $11.79 $11.53 $23,980 2.5 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 50 $9.71 $10.47 $21,780 6.0 %
 
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 (7) (7) (7) (7) (7)
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (7) $9.57 $10.03 $20,860 4.4 %
 
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 4,420 $16.69 $17.52 $36,450 2.2 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 230 $25.45 $26.10 $54,280 2.6 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 70 $22.78 $21.89 $45,540 6.8 %
47-2031 Carpenters 940 $15.52 $16.07 $33,420 4.9 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 180 $13.49 $14.08 $29,290 6.3 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 430 $13.69 $14.82 $30,830 5.7 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 50 $16.88 $16.40 $34,110 5.7 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 390 $17.54 $18.36 $38,190 3.1 %
47-2082 Tapers (7) $16.65 $18.12 $37,690 13.5 %
47-2111 Electricians 300 $19.51 $19.06 $39,650 7.6 %
47-2131 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall (7) $18.34 $17.37 $36,130 9.2 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 140 $14.63 $15.36 $31,950 5.1 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 460 $17.63 $18.50 $38,480 5.8 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (7) $16.43 $17.21 $35,790 14.0 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers (7) $26.04 $26.08 $54,240 4.3 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters (7) $9.42 $9.22 $19,180 5.3 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (7) $9.99 $10.04 $20,890 4.5 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 40 $17.91 $21.02 $43,710 12.1 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 60 $12.92 $13.05 $27,140 2.8 %
 
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 2,570 $15.61 $16.26 $33,820 2.9 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 120 $23.24 $25.33 $52,680 5.1 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 60 $14.20 $14.44 $30,040 7.2 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 60 $23.79 $22.28 $46,330 5.5 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (7) $27.78 $24.00 $49,930 8.9 %
49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers (7) $21.26 $19.21 $39,950 9.5 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers (7) $23.08 $20.02 $41,650 17.1 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 480 $16.13 $16.28 $33,870 4.1 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 170 $14.85 $14.48 $30,130 2.9 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 50 $19.67 $19.78 $41,140 3.5 %
49-3052 Motorcycle Mechanics 30 $16.82 $15.68 $32,610 2.5 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (7) $8.80 $9.04 $18,810 3.7 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 60 $17.79 $17.93 $37,290 3.3 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 60 $19.08 $18.05 $37,540 2.5 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 770 $14.63 $14.94 $31,070 3.0 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (7) $9.64 $10.31 $21,450 4.7 %
 
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 5,550 $11.76 $12.49 $25,970 3.2 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 220 $20.32 $21.92 $45,590 2.9 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 1,200 $11.38 $11.32 $23,550 2.0 %
51-3011 Bakers 40 $8.99 $9.10 $18,940 5.2 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 40 $11.24 $11.47 $23,860 10.2 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 110 $14.19 $13.88 $28,880 3.3 %
51-4041 Machinists 100 $18.80 $18.63 $38,740 8.9 %
51-5011 Bindery Workers 40 $13.93 $14.08 $29,280 5.9 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 30 $10.68 $11.57 $24,060 19.6 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 100 $12.63 $13.41 $27,880 2.6 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 140 $7.84 $7.96 $16,560 3.9 %
51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (7) $9.92 $9.96 $20,720 3.3 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 60 $10.28 $10.74 $22,350 6.6 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 60 $15.31 $15.25 $31,720 4.4 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 60 $13.80 $14.45 $30,050 4.6 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 100 $12.90 $14.15 $29,420 3.1 %
51-9131 Photographic Process Workers 40 $9.14 $9.53 $19,830 4.2 %
51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 120 $9.68 $10.19 $21,200 9.2 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 700 $8.27 $8.40 $17,480 2.9 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 640 $11.16 $12.30 $25,580 9.9 %
 
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 4,040 $10.63 $11.97 $24,900 3.4 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 30 $16.86 $19.18 $39,890 6.4 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 90 $23.12 $25.18 $52,370 4.3 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 490 $6.65 $8.89 $18,500 10.8 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 660 $14.54 $14.59 $30,350 4.5 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 650 $10.53 $11.53 $23,990 8.0 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 100 $8.63 $8.90 $18,510 3.1 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 150 $6.52 $6.71 $13,950 4.8 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants (7) $9.21 $9.45 $19,660 6.1 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators (7) $16.38 $16.60 $34,530 3.5 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 240 $12.45 $12.39 $25,770 4.8 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 290 $9.02 $10.21 $21,230 5.0 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 620 $9.62 $10.21 $21,230 3.0 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 250 $7.74 $8.20 $17,060 6.7 %

About May 2005 National, State, and Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.

(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.

(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.

(4) 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.

(7) Estimates not released.

(9) Wage data for this occupation were removed because of reporting errors.



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Last Modified Date: September 30, 2008