November 2003 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Cedar Rapids, IA 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 Cedar Rapids, IA MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Iowa. 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 Cedar Rapids, IA 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 113,420 $13.79 $16.73 $34,790 3.1 %
 
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 5,400 $35.27 $38.23 $79,520 2.6 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 230 $69.85 $69.10 $143,720 6.1 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,240 $41.36 $45.48 $94,600 2.9 %
  11-1031 Legislators 140 $6.48 $6.64 $13,810 5.4 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 180 $38.75 $40.16 $83,530 5.6 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 200 $40.23 $40.22 $83,650 4.3 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 30 $32.28 $35.33 $73,500 9.5 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 320 $32.56 $33.14 $68,940 3.2 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 250 $35.95 $38.27 $79,600 3.3 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 320 $34.60 $38.28 $79,630 4.9 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 130 $34.68 $37.13 $77,230 6.6 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 230 $36.77 $38.26 $79,570 3.4 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 60 $37.39 $35.46 $73,750 3.6 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 100 $33.95 $36.79 $76,530 4.2 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 70 $19.16 $18.90 $39,300 11.0 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 120 (4) (4) $68,740 4.4 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 130 $27.18 $27.60 $57,410 10.7 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 240 $41.39 $42.86 $89,150 2.5 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 130 $19.50 $20.39 $42,420 11.1 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 40 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 240 $30.00 $29.73 $61,840 2.3 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 120 $18.92 $22.05 $45,860 4.6 %
 
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 5,280 $21.16 $23.61 $49,110 2.4 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 110 $19.38 $20.09 $41,780 2.9 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 250 $23.13 $23.92 $49,760 2.6 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 490 $17.04 $18.59 $38,670 5.8 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 130 $23.70 $24.76 $51,500 5.4 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 170 $24.84 $27.88 $58,000 7.4 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists (7) $27.30 $26.93 $56,020 7.0 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 230 $17.02 $18.98 $39,470 7.1 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 140 $16.18 $17.64 $36,700 6.3 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 220 $20.66 $22.98 $47,800 4.2 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 260 $27.50 $27.84 $57,900 6.7 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 910 $23.78 $26.91 $55,980 4.8 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 30 $22.05 $26.14 $54,360 10.4 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 80 $20.50 $21.47 $44,650 2.6 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 40 $28.47 $29.42 $61,200 2.6 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 230 $18.57 $21.85 $45,450 4.8 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 30 $29.17 $29.26 $60,850 2.2 %
 
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 3,730 $28.02 $27.76 $57,750 5.8 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 410 $23.34 $24.41 $50,770 5.7 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 840 $36.42 $31.38 $65,280 9.2 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 430 $17.49 $19.13 $39,780 4.6 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 340 $26.39 $27.15 $56,480 2.5 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 90 $21.33 $23.93 $49,760 6.0 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 250 $26.33 $26.31 $54,720 4.6 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 120 $29.80 $29.28 $60,910 5.5 %
 
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 (7) (7) (7) (7) (7)
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 60 $27.48 $32.71 $68,030 13.5 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 30 $22.40 $22.11 $45,990 1.6 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 100 $30.74 $30.80 $64,060 2.6 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 70 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 280 $30.32 $30.15 $62,710 1.9 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 120 $15.48 $16.48 $34,270 4.1 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 40 $17.85 $17.34 $36,060 2.5 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 40 $18.47 $18.93 $39,380 3.3 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 50 $18.37 $18.72 $38,930 4.7 %
 
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 530 $23.14 $24.41 $50,770 3.9 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 170 $20.72 $22.73 $47,270 4.4 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 60 $21.23 $21.16 $44,020 5.6 %
 
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 1,350 $14.97 $16.12 $33,540 4.0 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 190 $21.91 $21.02 $43,730 4.3 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 30 $23.58 $25.72 $53,500 9.3 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 310 $16.11 $16.55 $34,420 5.5 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 140 $17.28 $20.72 $43,100 14.7 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 240 $11.34 $11.57 $24,060 6.8 %
 
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 630 $22.62 $28.56 $59,400 6.2 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 250 $36.84 $42.24 $87,860 7.5 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 210 $16.41 $17.77 $36,960 6.1 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters 40 $23.88 $24.28 $50,500 2.4 %
 
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 6,420 $13.22 $14.37 $29,880 2.6 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $39,650 8.5 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary (7) $17.57 $16.63 $34,580 10.6 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 430 $9.78 $10.69 $22,230 3.6 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 170 (4) (4) $35,590 2.6 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,150 (4) (4) $34,090 2.7 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 610 (4) (4) $36,420 6.5 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 840 (4) (4) $32,530 6.1 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School (7) (4) (4) $38,190 2.5 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 190 (4) (4) $34,790 6.1 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School (7) (4) (4) $38,110 4.4 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 60 (4) (4) $35,460 4.7 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 30 $16.16 $18.95 $39,420 15.3 %
  25-4021 Librarians 110 $19.50 $19.17 $39,880 3.1 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 80 $12.17 $12.71 $26,430 4.0 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 80 $21.52 $21.59 $44,900 3.7 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,100 (4) (4) $19,070 2.5 %
 
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 1,220 $13.35 $14.80 $30,780 3.3 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 130 $14.56 $15.11 $31,430 2.2 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 90 $11.70 $12.13 $25,220 6.0 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 110 (4) (4) $25,670 7.4 %
  27-3010 Announcers 40 $9.61 $11.01 $22,900 10.6 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 50 $15.55 $17.51 $36,420 11.0 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 80 $16.63 $18.59 $38,670 5.1 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 30 $12.47 $13.45 $27,980 9.8 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 60 $7.78 $9.73 $20,230 11.7 %
 
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 5,090 $20.22 $24.16 $50,250 5.3 %
  29-1020 Dentists 100 $54.81 $67.37 $140,130 13.0 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 40 $19.52 $20.22 $42,050 4.9 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 150 $38.27 $38.09 $79,230 3.0 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (7) (5) $79.52 $165,390 8.5 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,420 $20.43 $20.55 $42,740 2.8 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 50 $22.84 $22.57 $46,950 2.6 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 120 $25.54 $25.05 $52,100 4.2 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 180 $18.22 $18.15 $37,740 2.4 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 100 $17.22 $17.17 $35,710 6.8 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 180 $23.76 $23.71 $49,310 5.0 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 50 $14.66 $15.45 $32,140 9.4 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 40 $24.53 $24.21 $50,370 2.7 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 170 $10.47 $10.70 $22,260 3.1 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 290 $15.22 $15.12 $31,450 2.1 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 100 $11.19 $12.19 $25,360 3.9 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 40 $11.42 $11.29 $23,480 7.2 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 40 $26.20 $27.89 $58,020 4.6 %
 
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 1,950 $10.75 $11.21 $23,310 2.2 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 310 $9.92 $9.99 $20,770 7.7 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 890 $10.41 $10.64 $22,140 2.4 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 40 $15.78 $15.93 $33,130 4.1 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 210 $14.57 $14.53 $30,220 4.1 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 90 $11.10 $11.15 $23,190 2.1 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 140 $12.24 $12.24 $25,460 1.9 %
 
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 1,610 $13.45 $14.73 $30,630 7.8 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 50 $24.76 $25.28 $52,580 4.2 %
  33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators (7) $18.97 $19.76 $41,090 3.2 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 560 $9.50 $10.58 $22,010 7.0 %
  33-9091 Crossing Guards (7) $9.56 $9.36 $19,460 3.5 %
 
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 8,220 $7.03 $7.71 $16,030 1.8 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 130 $13.05 $15.14 $31,490 13.0 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 520 $10.82 $12.06 $25,080 3.9 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 460 $7.15 $7.07 $14,700 4.1 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 360 $9.95 $9.97 $20,730 1.7 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 480 $9.33 $9.35 $19,450 2.4 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 140 $7.44 $7.83 $16,280 6.0 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 1,110 $7.43 $7.45 $15,510 2.9 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 650 $6.54 $7.05 $14,670 4.7 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,140 $6.97 $7.19 $14,960 2.4 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 200 $6.54 $6.67 $13,880 3.3 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,960 $6.26 $6.46 $13,430 3.2 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 200 $8.62 $8.81 $18,330 2.4 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 280 $6.34 $6.45 $13,420 3.4 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 330 $6.54 $6.75 $14,050 3.4 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 200 $6.43 $6.69 $13,920 4.9 %
 
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 3,270 $9.75 $10.41 $21,640 2.2 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 130 $14.46 $14.40 $29,940 3.9 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 80 $15.41 $16.78 $34,890 7.1 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,620 $9.38 $10.22 $21,250 3.4 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 540 $8.16 $8.12 $16,900 3.4 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 40 $12.69 $12.76 $26,530 3.1 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 470 $11.28 $11.66 $24,240 3.5 %
  37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (7) $9.66 $9.64 $20,040 4.8 %
 
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 2,150 $9.06 $9.94 $20,670 3.6 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 60 $15.02 $16.88 $35,110 6.7 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 70 $7.63 $7.71 $16,040 5.9 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 70 $6.59 $6.85 $14,250 4.6 %
  39-4021 Funeral Attendants 40 $9.86 $9.54 $19,840 3.4 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 410 $10.56 $10.18 $21,170 6.4 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 570 $8.34 $8.85 $18,410 3.9 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 320 $9.32 $9.27 $19,290 2.0 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 200 $14.74 $14.41 $29,980 15.9 %
 
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 13,160 $9.90 $13.24 $27,530 3.2 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,190 $13.88 $15.91 $33,100 3.9 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 240 $23.61 $26.98 $56,120 4.7 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 2,380 $7.71 $7.74 $16,100 1.5 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks (7) $6.59 $7.38 $15,350 7.7 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 200 $12.76 $13.26 $27,580 3.6 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 4,090 $8.73 $10.62 $22,090 6.1 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 140 $15.25 $17.16 $35,700 6.6 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 240 $14.20 $21.58 $44,880 13.3 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 110 $35.04 $38.53 $80,150 10.6 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 80 $15.60 $15.41 $32,050 7.0 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 410 $23.01 $24.24 $50,410 5.7 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 920 $20.81 $24.01 $49,940 5.9 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters (7) $10.08 $11.06 $23,000 7.6 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 220 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  41-9031 Sales Engineers (7) $24.57 $26.51 $55,130 3.7 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 1,460 $9.74 $10.02 $20,850 5.6 %
 
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 20,500 $12.09 $13.21 $27,470 1.6 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,300 $19.63 $21.20 $44,100 3.0 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 110 $10.25 $10.36 $21,540 2.7 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 170 $11.83 $12.69 $26,390 4.5 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 320 $12.41 $12.74 $26,490 2.2 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,790 $13.49 $14.14 $29,400 2.5 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 150 $13.52 $14.30 $29,740 3.5 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 40 $14.65 $15.64 $32,520 4.5 %
  43-3071 Tellers 580 $10.54 $10.61 $22,080 1.9 %
  43-4011 Brokerage Clerks 40 $17.61 $17.19 $35,750 3.2 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 3,210 $11.95 $12.54 $26,080 2.4 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 150 $9.59 $9.73 $20,250 3.1 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 130 $8.89 $9.56 $19,880 7.2 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 70 $11.17 $11.59 $24,100 3.8 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 110 $8.18 $8.89 $18,490 6.0 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 60 $13.54 $13.41 $27,900 5.3 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (7) $11.15 $11.56 $24,040 2.2 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 190 $12.16 $13.15 $27,340 5.2 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 70 $14.53 $14.45 $30,050 2.6 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 800 $10.21 $10.19 $21,200 2.4 %
  43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents (7) $17.76 $16.55 $34,410 3.0 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 70 $9.10 $9.00 $18,710 4.8 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 60 $15.90 $15.82 $32,910 3.0 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 160 $13.30 $13.45 $27,970 10.7 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 50 $19.31 $19.05 $39,620 (7)
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 250 $21.48 $21.04 $43,760 (7)
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 230 $19.21 $18.73 $38,970 (7)
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 450 $16.42 $16.23 $33,760 6.4 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 690 $13.23 $15.07 $31,350 8.7 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,430 $9.47 $10.09 $20,990 3.4 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 140 $11.86 $13.91 $28,930 11.0 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,170 $15.44 $15.75 $32,770 1.9 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 220 $15.39 $15.32 $31,860 5.5 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 400 $10.82 $11.32 $23,540 2.7 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,250 $11.90 $12.47 $25,930 2.3 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 110 $13.65 $14.22 $29,570 4.0 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 150 $11.12 $11.38 $23,680 2.5 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 50 $11.79 $11.94 $24,840 3.6 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 170 $12.35 $12.31 $25,610 1.7 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 150 $10.77 $10.85 $22,580 3.4 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,620 $10.33 $10.66 $22,170 3.1 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 190 $12.74 $13.07 $27,190 2.5 %
 
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 90 $11.66 $13.83 $28,770 7.7 %
  45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products (7) $7.35 $8.10 $16,860 16.0 %
 
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 4,940 $18.18 $19.04 $39,600 2.5 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 480 $21.06 $25.30 $52,630 9.4 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 80 $19.49 $16.94 $35,240 27.6 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 530 $16.29 $16.43 $34,170 5.2 %
  47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters (7) $24.39 $22.57 $46,940 10.7 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 260 $18.79 $18.38 $38,220 4.4 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 440 $14.67 $15.33 $31,880 3.6 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 80 $14.42 $14.65 $30,460 3.7 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 190 $18.98 $19.06 $39,650 3.6 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 70 $15.60 $16.62 $34,560 8.8 %
  47-2082 Tapers (7) $19.24 $17.96 $37,350 3.5 %
  47-2111 Electricians 800 $24.48 $23.23 $48,310 3.7 %
  47-2121 Glaziers 100 $14.70 $14.72 $30,610 4.8 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 190 $19.40 $18.38 $38,240 5.0 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (7) $22.25 $21.68 $45,100 5.4 %
  47-2181 Roofers 190 $13.54 $13.92 $28,950 2.9 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 350 $21.70 $21.17 $44,040 6.5 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians (7) $10.13 $10.29 $21,390 3.7 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 80 $21.15 $22.42 $46,630 4.0 %
 
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 5,520 $18.62 $19.03 $39,580 3.0 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 590 $22.96 $24.53 $51,030 2.2 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 140 $16.19 $16.86 $35,060 4.6 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 800 $25.37 $24.35 $50,660 2.3 %
  49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 100 $15.43 $15.73 $32,720 3.6 %
  49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers (7) $15.98 $15.87 $33,010 6.9 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers (7) $16.23 $15.69 $32,630 10.5 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 620 $14.67 $14.70 $30,570 5.6 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 280 $16.82 $17.25 $35,880 3.4 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 80 $17.53 $16.90 $35,150 4.9 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 100 $10.67 $11.21 $23,310 6.0 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (7) $26.41 $24.73 $51,440 5.4 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 190 $18.65 $18.95 $39,420 4.0 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 930 $15.63 $15.96 $33,190 3.6 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 40 $19.12 $18.89 $39,290 2.6 %
  49-9044 Millwrights (7) $22.29 $20.89 $43,450 6.9 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 100 $17.20 $16.94 $35,240 6.5 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 100 $11.68 $12.26 $25,500 11.2 %
 
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 8,990 $15.49 $15.96 $33,190 3.8 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 640 $22.07 $22.44 $46,680 2.9 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 200 $11.92 $13.18 $27,410 7.6 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 140 $13.48 $13.56 $28,200 2.5 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 1,670 $15.20 $16.35 $34,000 13.2 %
  51-3011 Bakers (7) $11.34 $10.97 $22,820 8.2 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 50 $14.54 $13.40 $27,860 5.1 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 100 $14.69 $14.70 $30,580 4.3 %
  51-4041 Machinists 320 $17.12 $17.52 $36,440 3.2 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 50 $18.12 $15.61 $32,460 5.9 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 220 $15.81 $16.47 $34,270 4.7 %
  51-4194 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners (7) $13.40 $13.91 $28,940 5.0 %
  51-5011 Bindery Workers 140 $11.61 $11.89 $24,740 4.4 %
  51-5021 Job Printers 50 $13.47 $13.30 $27,660 3.4 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 200 $14.69 $14.32 $29,780 3.0 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 260 $15.43 $15.43 $32,100 3.0 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 130 $9.01 $8.97 $18,660 2.4 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 50 $10.31 $10.45 $21,730 3.1 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 40 $14.70 $13.85 $28,810 3.5 %
  51-8013 Power Plant Operators (7) $24.87 $24.14 $50,200 4.0 %
  51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $11.26 $12.49 $25,990 4.5 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 90 $11.81 $13.41 $27,890 7.3 %
  51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 60 $13.20 $13.78 $28,660 2.6 %
  51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians 60 $11.16 $13.19 $27,430 6.5 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 730 $17.66 $18.83 $39,170 11.6 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 50 $13.45 $14.28 $29,710 3.3 %
  51-9131 Photographic Process Workers (7) $7.94 $8.98 $18,670 5.8 %
  51-9194 Etchers and Engravers (7) $10.57 $12.24 $25,460 16.6 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 340 $11.22 $12.37 $25,730 6.5 %
 
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 10,580 $13.22 $13.68 $28,460 2.3 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 180 $19.74 $20.34 $42,300 3.8 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 240 $21.11 $21.16 $44,020 5.8 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School (7) $13.23 $13.34 $27,740 4.2 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 210 $10.57 $11.49 $23,900 12.7 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 3,890 $15.38 $15.33 $31,890 2.6 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 760 $11.62 $13.91 $28,930 9.0 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 50 $8.35 $9.81 $20,400 5.8 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators (7) $20.92 $21.89 $45,540 8.7 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 30 $13.99 $15.39 $32,010 9.0 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 620 $14.87 $15.10 $31,410 4.1 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 250 $9.26 $9.95 $20,700 4.7 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,990 $10.68 $11.16 $23,220 2.5 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers (7) $11.68 $13.41 $27,890 5.3 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 960 $8.47 $9.18 $19,100 5.1 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 60 $13.58 $12.57 $26,140 5.9 %

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