November 2003 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Montgomery, AL 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 Montgomery, AL MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Alabama. 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 Montgomery, AL 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 152,060 $11.84 $15.16 $31,540 1.9 %
 
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 8,420 $30.98 $35.36 $73,560 1.5 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 360 (5) $73.41 $152,690 4.0 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 2,290 $34.95 $41.06 $85,400 3.4 %
  11-1031 Legislators (7) $8.34 $11.64 $24,210 8.9 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 70 $17.86 $21.47 $44,660 6.1 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 160 $31.19 $35.63 $74,110 4.8 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 280 $28.31 $30.86 $64,190 4.8 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 130 $25.70 $25.28 $52,580 6.9 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 320 $25.16 $25.51 $53,070 4.4 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 340 $37.74 $38.20 $79,450 2.6 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 640 $38.23 $40.53 $84,310 5.3 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 240 $28.20 $28.23 $58,710 3.5 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 190 $27.85 $31.69 $65,920 3.3 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 90 $26.11 $29.22 $60,770 5.2 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 100 $25.45 $27.38 $56,940 4.5 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 340 $29.80 $30.82 $64,110 4.1 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program (7) $15.73 $19.82 $41,230 17.9 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 180 (4) (4) $58,370 2.5 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 330 $29.49 $31.13 $64,760 6.0 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 170 $40.44 $41.49 $86,310 2.2 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 330 $18.43 $20.83 $43,340 10.1 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 50 $30.47 $24.96 $51,910 17.6 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 30 $15.45 $16.72 $34,780 6.2 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 320 $28.64 $30.96 $64,400 3.3 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 50 $37.53 $40.33 $83,880 6.4 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 200 $25.76 $25.09 $52,190 11.3 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 150 $21.06 $24.51 $50,970 9.7 %
 
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 6,290 $20.89 $23.71 $49,310 3.2 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 90 $19.10 $20.76 $43,170 6.3 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 270 $20.62 $22.65 $47,110 5.4 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 280 $20.65 $22.31 $46,410 5.2 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 220 $19.74 $20.51 $42,650 3.1 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 200 $20.63 $20.80 $43,270 6.1 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 110 $20.50 $21.45 $44,630 6.4 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 270 $19.31 $19.39 $40,320 2.3 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 250 $16.43 $18.30 $38,070 4.9 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 350 $21.03 $25.39 $52,800 7.9 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners (7) $16.54 $16.97 $35,290 4.0 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 1,670 $21.69 $24.80 $51,590 5.4 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 80 $26.92 $25.76 $53,580 5.7 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 80 $24.20 $25.04 $52,090 3.4 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 70 $23.11 $26.45 $55,010 8.8 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 80 $27.39 $30.39 $63,210 4.8 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 140 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 180 $18.33 $19.19 $39,920 2.9 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 630 $18.00 $23.02 $47,880 5.6 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 270 $23.99 $23.63 $49,140 2.1 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers (7) $12.62 $12.60 $26,200 9.0 %
 
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 2,630 $25.62 $26.02 $54,120 2.9 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 680 $24.49 $25.72 $53,500 5.0 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 130 $34.47 $31.09 $64,670 3.4 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 70 $28.71 $28.52 $59,320 4.4 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 390 $16.78 $19.14 $39,810 5.6 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 820 $29.32 $28.87 $60,050 3.6 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 40 $22.93 $23.26 $48,380 3.6 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 230 $26.98 $27.91 $58,060 4.5 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 70 $22.72 $23.35 $48,580 4.0 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 50 $18.03 $18.63 $38,750 4.1 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 50 $18.07 $19.42 $40,390 1.6 %
 
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 2,360 $22.20 $22.86 $47,540 3.6 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 220 $32.79 $32.84 $68,310 4.0 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 30 $18.73 $18.87 $39,240 2.2 %
  17-1022 Surveyors (7) $13.61 $15.50 $32,230 8.2 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 410 $22.15 $23.54 $48,960 4.2 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 40 $29.49 $29.58 $61,530 3.0 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (7) $32.76 $33.82 $70,340 5.8 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 170 $25.04 $27.31 $56,810 2.9 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 110 $27.85 $28.29 $58,850 2.6 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 80 $25.32 $25.53 $53,110 4.1 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 150 $16.20 $16.78 $34,900 2.4 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 250 $11.87 $12.64 $26,290 4.8 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 260 $23.79 $22.61 $47,020 4.8 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 50 $15.31 $16.29 $33,880 3.3 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians (7) $11.33 $13.08 $27,210 7.7 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 1,280 $20.34 $21.37 $44,450 4.8 %
  19-2031 Chemists 90 $23.40 $24.27 $50,480 11.7 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 270 $18.66 $19.30 $40,150 1.8 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 110 $28.57 $27.38 $56,950 8.7 %
  19-3022 Survey Researchers 130 $9.65 $11.29 $23,480 2.0 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 70 $15.16 $15.99 $33,260 4.4 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 120 $23.38 $22.83 $47,490 2.1 %
  19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 40 $17.06 $17.73 $36,880 2.3 %
 
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 1,660 $15.52 $16.49 $34,310 3.0 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 50 $16.16 $15.63 $32,520 7.2 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 200 $18.92 $18.82 $39,140 3.5 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 40 $14.79 $14.58 $30,330 3.9 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 100 $15.54 $17.92 $37,270 14.8 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 70 $14.00 $16.73 $34,800 11.6 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 320 $14.32 $14.77 $30,720 3.1 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 150 $15.57 $16.60 $34,530 3.6 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 110 $16.35 $17.87 $37,170 8.1 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 40 $18.86 $20.32 $42,260 11.2 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 280 $13.12 $13.83 $28,770 3.5 %
 
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 1,440 $26.75 $32.51 $67,610 6.7 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 640 $38.39 $45.02 $93,640 5.9 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants (7) $24.25 $22.63 $47,070 4.0 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 90 $14.07 $15.38 $32,000 2.2 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (7) $12.28 $13.80 $28,700 6.3 %
 
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 7,340 $16.73 $16.53 $34,390 3.7 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $53,130 5.7 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $44,270 2.3 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $58,520 4.0 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $43,000 3.9 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $42,530 2.5 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 330 $9.13 $8.80 $18,310 6.5 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 220 (4) (4) $35,890 3.6 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,720 (4) (4) $36,290 1.8 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 520 (4) (4) $35,230 3.2 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 670 (4) (4) $35,290 3.2 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 150 (4) (4) $38,170 1.7 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 60 (4) (4) $38,450 2.2 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 160 $14.70 $17.13 $35,640 4.2 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 100 $12.04 $13.15 $27,340 6.2 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 60 $17.50 $17.95 $37,330 5.1 %
  25-4021 Librarians 210 $18.58 $18.11 $37,680 4.4 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 130 $10.38 $11.10 $23,080 8.5 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 170 $21.39 $22.37 $46,530 7.0 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,130 (4) (4) $14,450 3.9 %
 
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 1,670 $13.88 $14.71 $30,610 2.6 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 80 $9.95 $10.26 $21,340 6.0 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 140 $13.65 $13.96 $29,030 5.1 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 30 $9.52 $9.82 $20,420 6.2 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 60 (4) (4) $36,240 4.8 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 180 (4) (4) $35,350 8.0 %
  27-2032 Choreographers 40 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  27-3010 Announcers 60 $6.72 $7.74 $16,100 5.7 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 100 $16.10 $18.11 $37,680 8.7 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 250 $15.15 $15.59 $32,440 4.6 %
  27-3041 Editors 140 $17.47 $17.75 $36,930 2.9 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 60 $19.48 $19.80 $41,170 2.9 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 80 $9.73 $11.42 $23,750 6.1 %
  27-4021 Photographers 100 $10.11 $11.25 $23,400 3.4 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 60 $9.19 $9.88 $20,560 6.7 %
 
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 7,580 $17.98 $25.04 $52,090 6.2 %
  29-1020 Dentists (7) (5) $76.96 $160,080 15.8 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 50 $19.02 $21.53 $44,780 8.1 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 340 $38.43 $38.88 $80,880 4.7 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (7) $69.28 $73.72 $153,330 10.1 %
  29-1063 Internists, General (7) (5) $89.07 $185,270 14.9 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists (7) (5) (5) (5) 9.0 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,850 $20.58 $21.19 $44,070 3.3 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 50 $25.11 $26.46 $55,030 5.8 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 120 $30.12 $29.87 $62,120 6.7 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 90 $18.21 $18.38 $38,230 4.8 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 50 $22.65 $24.88 $51,760 3.0 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 220 $19.75 $20.18 $41,970 5.2 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 140 $11.30 $12.18 $25,340 3.8 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 40 $19.29 $18.47 $38,420 8.8 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 210 $17.26 $18.79 $39,070 3.6 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 240 $11.95 $12.68 $26,370 8.5 %
  29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 30 $8.72 $10.05 $20,910 5.3 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 440 $9.60 $10.02 $20,850 2.7 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists (7) $10.49 $11.10 $23,080 5.8 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (7) $8.54 $8.80 $18,310 3.2 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,190 $12.92 $13.70 $28,500 2.8 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 180 $8.18 $9.30 $19,340 5.8 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 70 $11.27 $11.34 $23,580 10.0 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 30 $20.03 $21.46 $44,630 4.2 %
 
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 3,170 $8.57 $9.19 $19,120 2.3 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 370 $7.69 $7.91 $16,440 3.2 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,190 $8.29 $8.56 $17,800 1.9 %
  31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants (7) $15.51 $16.03 $33,350 11.8 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants (7) $12.46 $14.91 $31,010 6.9 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides (7) $6.72 $6.83 $14,210 5.1 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists (7) $8.01 $10.39 $21,610 26.2 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 340 $9.81 $9.81 $20,400 10.8 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 370 $9.75 $10.17 $21,150 2.9 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 150 $10.63 $10.80 $22,460 6.2 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 120 $7.36 $7.65 $15,910 3.6 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 90 $7.89 $7.98 $16,590 5.2 %
 
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 4,460 $13.63 $14.42 $29,990 4.6 %
  33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 80 $23.41 $23.65 $49,180 3.4 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 120 $26.91 $27.36 $56,910 2.5 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 60 $23.00 $22.61 $47,030 4.4 %
  33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 870 $17.20 $16.28 $33,870 2.7 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 140 $17.42 $20.73 $43,110 6.6 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 1,030 $14.83 $15.58 $32,410 2.4 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 1,260 $8.14 $9.11 $18,940 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 12,510 $6.65 $7.12 $14,800 1.2 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 40 $13.63 $15.65 $32,550 7.4 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 900 $10.31 $11.23 $23,360 4.4 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 530 $6.97 $7.34 $15,260 5.2 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 1,430 $6.45 $6.78 $14,100 5.0 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 610 $8.20 $8.26 $17,190 2.6 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 430 $7.32 $7.22 $15,010 2.8 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 630 $6.94 $6.98 $14,520 3.0 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 400 $6.73 $7.06 $14,690 4.0 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,960 $6.48 $6.51 $13,540 2.0 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 260 $6.61 $6.90 $14,350 3.5 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,420 $6.55 $6.76 $14,050 3.1 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 420 $6.11 $6.04 $12,570 3.7 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 630 $6.28 $6.30 $13,110 3.2 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 730 $6.28 $6.29 $13,090 3.1 %
 
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 5,300 $7.61 $8.76 $18,220 4.3 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 210 $11.55 $12.54 $26,080 6.6 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 150 $16.68 $16.59 $34,500 3.6 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,950 $6.82 $7.52 $15,640 2.9 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 860 $6.89 $7.16 $14,890 3.0 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 100 $10.75 $12.57 $26,140 11.3 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 440 $8.30 $8.94 $18,600 2.8 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 2,980 $7.73 $8.96 $18,630 3.6 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 190 $11.99 $13.18 $27,420 4.2 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 130 $7.99 $8.63 $17,940 5.4 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 50 $6.24 $6.36 $13,230 5.5 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 300 $6.45 $6.69 $13,910 4.2 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 400 $8.95 $11.09 $23,060 9.5 %
  39-6021 Tour Guides and Escorts (7) $6.83 $7.47 $15,540 8.2 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 650 $6.59 $7.06 $14,690 5.0 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 230 $6.58 $6.59 $13,710 3.7 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 130 $11.30 $11.78 $24,490 9.7 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 340 $9.73 $9.61 $20,000 3.5 %
  39-9041 Residential Advisors 70 $6.30 $6.92 $14,380 9.6 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 15,760 $8.60 $13.06 $27,160 3.2 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,520 $13.83 $15.85 $32,970 3.7 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 270 $24.39 $28.51 $59,290 5.9 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 4,880 $6.89 $7.16 $14,900 1.5 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 830 $8.22 $8.99 $18,690 4.1 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 330 $10.61 $12.42 $25,830 8.3 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 4,400 $8.13 $10.21 $21,240 4.9 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 190 $16.35 $17.58 $36,570 3.9 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 570 $20.10 $25.92 $53,900 9.4 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 140 $44.36 $56.04 $116,570 12.4 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 310 $25.89 $31.24 $64,970 12.8 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,430 $22.16 $24.74 $51,460 4.8 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 130 $9.66 $10.92 $22,720 4.8 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 80 $17.53 $23.29 $48,450 8.8 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 440 $8.04 $8.64 $17,960 2.8 %
 
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 30,300 $11.18 $12.15 $25,270 1.2 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,980 $17.55 $18.97 $39,470 2.8 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 290 $9.19 $9.34 $19,440 3.6 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 490 $11.88 $12.24 $25,460 3.6 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 590 $11.25 $11.28 $23,470 3.2 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,660 $11.54 $12.21 $25,400 2.6 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 290 $11.65 $11.64 $24,210 3.7 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 110 $14.88 $14.72 $30,610 5.0 %
  43-3071 Tellers 850 $8.53 $8.92 $18,560 2.0 %
  43-4011 Brokerage Clerks 50 $15.57 $16.29 $33,880 7.3 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 100 $13.71 $13.35 $27,770 3.5 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (7) $10.86 $11.60 $24,130 3.0 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 2,290 $11.69 $12.53 $26,070 3.4 %
  43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 140 $18.16 $17.54 $36,490 5.3 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 270 $8.22 $8.48 $17,640 3.0 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 250 $7.15 $7.05 $14,660 4.5 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 240 $10.81 $10.99 $22,870 5.7 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 60 $8.04 $8.47 $17,610 3.7 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 350 $11.78 $12.62 $26,260 4.3 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 220 $10.77 $11.43 $23,770 5.2 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 310 $14.88 $14.68 $30,530 2.2 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,030 $8.75 $8.98 $18,680 3.2 %
  43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents (7) $13.84 $16.49 $34,300 19.5 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 220 $7.80 $7.96 $16,560 2.7 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 160 $11.84 $11.92 $24,800 3.2 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 160 $12.42 $12.56 $26,120 5.7 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 50 $15.01 $15.26 $31,730 8.0 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 30 $20.27 $20.66 $42,980 2.8 %
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 390 $20.74 $20.16 $41,940 2.1 %
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 370 $18.49 $16.95 $35,260 3.2 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 850 $11.22 $11.52 $23,960 2.4 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 2,210 $8.84 $9.81 $20,390 3.2 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 80 $12.74 $13.17 $27,400 4.3 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,400 $14.76 $15.86 $32,990 3.5 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries (7) $15.84 $15.46 $32,160 1.7 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 500 $9.47 $9.55 $19,860 3.4 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 2,640 $10.95 $11.58 $24,080 2.8 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 220 $13.80 $14.03 $29,180 3.6 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 410 $9.64 $10.28 $21,380 6.3 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 410 $12.24 $12.43 $25,860 3.1 %
  43-9031 Desktop Publishers 120 $11.65 $11.67 $24,280 2.7 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 250 $11.54 $12.27 $25,520 3.8 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 120 $9.30 $9.87 $20,530 4.1 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 5,280 $9.94 $10.17 $21,160 1.6 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer (7) $10.52 $10.44 $21,720 7.7 %
 
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 190 $7.54 $9.17 $19,080 8.1 %
  45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators 40 $11.77 $10.52 $21,880 16.7 %
 
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 7,040 $11.77 $13.11 $27,270 2.2 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 800 $20.39 $21.75 $45,240 4.1 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 110 $15.74 $16.03 $33,340 5.6 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 760 $12.59 $12.94 $26,910 4.0 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 250 $11.07 $11.61 $24,150 4.0 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 1,070 $9.03 $9.05 $18,820 2.2 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 650 $10.85 $11.67 $24,270 3.1 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (7) $10.97 $11.57 $24,060 6.7 %
  47-2111 Electricians 580 $13.72 $14.15 $29,430 3.3 %
  47-2130 Insulation Workers (7) $14.58 $13.38 $27,830 13.2 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 260 $13.75 $13.60 $28,290 2.9 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 260 $15.11 $15.33 $31,890 2.9 %
  47-2161 Plasterers and Stucco Masons (7) $12.31 $12.06 $25,090 3.8 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 270 $11.64 $12.75 $26,520 5.2 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 60 $8.81 $8.82 $18,340 3.5 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 220 $9.45 $9.33 $19,410 3.8 %
  47-3014 Helpers—Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 30 $8.18 $8.24 $17,140 3.6 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 90 $9.87 $9.91 $20,600 5.3 %
  47-3016 Helpers—Roofers 110 $8.19 $8.13 $16,910 4.7 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 100 $19.01 $19.70 $40,970 3.7 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 160 $9.99 $10.48 $21,810 2.6 %
 
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 6,680 $14.51 $15.25 $31,720 2.0 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 750 $20.83 $21.10 $43,890 3.7 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 420 $16.20 $16.34 $33,990 3.5 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 70 $23.69 $22.68 $47,170 3.3 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 60 $18.76 $18.77 $39,030 4.0 %
  49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers (7) $12.43 $14.09 $29,310 3.5 %
  49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 60 $12.70 $13.61 $28,300 7.4 %
  49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 110 $17.75 $16.94 $35,240 2.5 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers (7) $10.55 $12.20 $25,370 9.4 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 930 $12.46 $13.99 $29,110 6.5 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 350 $14.12 $13.65 $28,400 2.3 %
  49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 60 $14.47 $16.00 $33,280 8.0 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 190 $16.02 $15.76 $32,780 3.9 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 100 $8.94 $11.06 $23,000 17.2 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 500 $14.29 $14.23 $29,590 6.1 %
  49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 40 $14.71 $14.66 $30,500 6.4 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 200 $15.77 $15.61 $32,460 3.2 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,250 $12.67 $12.77 $26,550 2.4 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 90 $14.87 $14.78 $30,750 3.4 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 290 $21.56 $21.35 $44,420 5.0 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 140 $15.34 $15.64 $32,520 2.8 %
  49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers (7) $10.42 $11.81 $24,570 11.2 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 210 $9.50 $10.01 $20,820 3.1 %
 
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 11,240 $10.81 $11.78 $24,500 2.0 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 780 $18.98 $19.82 $41,230 2.6 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 60 $13.07 $13.39 $27,850 4.0 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 1,380 $10.16 $10.68 $22,220 2.6 %
  51-3011 Bakers 180 $9.21 $9.94 $20,680 8.5 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 90 $10.83 $11.54 $24,000 3.7 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 70 $14.07 $13.06 $27,160 9.5 %
  51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 280 $10.92 $11.34 $23,590 6.0 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 180 $13.07 $14.88 $30,940 10.4 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 $9.75 $10.47 $21,770 4.6 %
  51-4041 Machinists 410 $13.93 $15.17 $31,540 5.6 %
  51-4052 Pourers and Casters, Metal (7) $13.27 $13.47 $28,030 2.9 %
  51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 180 $11.93 $11.93 $24,810 2.1 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 50 $18.50 $18.55 $38,570 3.8 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 280 $12.29 $12.87 $26,760 2.9 %
  51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 50 $14.17 $15.28 $31,790 6.0 %
  51-5011 Bindery Workers 70 $8.82 $9.40 $19,560 5.4 %
  51-5021 Job Printers 40 $14.40 $14.40 $29,960 6.1 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 90 $13.14 $13.01 $27,050 2.0 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 190 $11.65 $12.31 $25,600 4.0 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 160 $7.47 $7.54 $15,680 2.7 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 230 $7.16 $7.38 $15,350 6.7 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 200 $7.20 $7.82 $16,270 5.1 %
  51-6093 Upholsterers 60 $10.31 $10.78 $22,430 4.6 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 150 $12.20 $11.74 $24,430 3.9 %
  51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood (7) $11.88 $11.62 $24,170 4.1 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 150 $8.21 $8.71 $18,120 3.3 %
  51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 180 $9.12 $10.44 $21,720 12.2 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 80 $11.76 $11.26 $23,420 4.7 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 120 $12.64 $12.42 $25,840 3.1 %
  51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $14.47 $14.62 $30,410 6.8 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 500 $12.06 $12.79 $26,610 3.7 %
  51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 80 $14.38 $14.04 $29,190 4.2 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 120 $9.33 $9.71 $20,190 4.4 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 160 $11.96 $12.11 $25,190 4.8 %
  51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 80 $14.46 $14.60 $30,370 12.2 %
  51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 30 $14.29 $13.01 $27,050 5.9 %
  51-9131 Photographic Process Workers (7) $8.25 $8.84 $18,390 6.8 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 60 $10.06 $9.89 $20,580 4.0 %
  51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $12.79 $12.76 $26,530 3.2 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 480 $10.27 $10.46 $21,750 3.4 %
 
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 11,770 $10.78 $11.91 $24,770 2.7 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 190 $16.17 $16.76 $34,860 3.4 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 430 $20.71 $19.94 $41,480 5.9 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 110 $15.40 $15.51 $32,270 16.9 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 640 $6.12 $6.05 $12,580 4.1 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 370 $12.19 $12.31 $25,610 8.8 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 2,650 $15.75 $16.06 $33,410 3.7 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 1,040 $9.22 $10.04 $20,880 3.4 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 60 $7.36 $7.74 $16,100 3.4 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 60 $12.35 $12.75 $26,520 10.0 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 620 $11.43 $11.44 $23,790 1.7 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 550 $7.31 $7.66 $15,930 4.6 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 3,660 $10.07 $10.22 $21,250 3.2 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 860 $8.50 $8.88 $18,460 5.4 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 90 $12.29 $13.25 $27,550 8.6 %

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 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: February 17, 2005