May 2008 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area


For metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area definitions used by the OES survey, see the MSA definitions page.

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in the Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area.

Additional information, including the hourly and annual 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages and the employment percent relative standard error, is available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

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Major Occupational Groups in Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area (Note--clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group):

All Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 45,290 $15.85 $19.84 $41,280 2.9 %
 
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 1,830 $33.12 $36.88 $76,700 2.6 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 70 $58.65 $59.61 $123,980 4.9 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 620 $34.21 $38.74 $80,580 3.1 %
11-1031 Legislators 40 (4) (4) $40,290 16.9 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 70 $43.03 $50.40 $104,830 18.2 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 50 $33.57 $34.28 $71,300 5.1 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 100 $31.66 $34.48 $71,720 4.4 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 40 $35.46 $38.85 $80,820 8.9 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 110 (4) (4) $87,460 4.3 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 70 $19.00 $20.04 $41,680 3.4 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 40 $18.49 $19.68 $40,940 5.1 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 100 $39.40 $45.34 $94,300 12.2 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 50 $27.16 $26.64 $55,410 1.9 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 100 $18.15 $19.11 $39,750 10.9 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 100 $23.50 $25.91 $53,890 3.4 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 100 $39.04 $40.21 $83,650 2.6 %
 
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 1,370 $24.02 $25.67 $53,390 2.8 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 60 $21.11 $23.59 $49,060 3.7 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 90 $21.75 $22.86 $47,550 3.8 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 50 $16.18 $21.68 $45,090 14.8 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 30 (8) (8) (8) (8)
13-1111 Management Analysts 130 $28.39 $27.79 $57,810 5.9 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 430 $22.84 $24.19 $50,320 3.8 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 230 $23.06 $24.34 $50,620 3.6 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 70 $28.07 $28.76 $59,830 7.7 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
 
Computer and Mathematical 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)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 270 $26.90 $28.80 $59,890 4.1 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 80 $17.84 $17.75 $36,910 4.5 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 40 $29.33 $30.18 $62,780 4.8 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 40 $28.82 $29.57 $61,500 3.1 %
 
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 540 $30.14 $31.18 $64,850 3.7 %
17-1022 Surveyors (8) $30.33 $33.07 $68,790 7.2 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 130 $38.75 $39.36 $81,880 4.0 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 60 $19.88 $21.73 $45,200 9.4 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 30 $22.62 $24.14 $50,210 6.2 %
 
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 770 $19.54 $23.37 $48,620 7.3 %
19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 50 $23.97 $24.19 $50,310 1.7 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 30 $30.00 $29.35 $61,050 2.7 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 40 $31.73 $30.54 $63,520 6.6 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 80 $15.83 $16.12 $33,540 4.0 %
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 330 $14.59 $16.09 $33,460 1.7 %
 
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 1,090 $22.72 $25.28 $52,590 5.7 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 70 $18.26 $19.29 $40,110 2.1 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 70 $28.29 $30.32 $63,060 10.6 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 250 $24.34 $25.98 $54,030 8.9 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 80 $19.39 $20.93 $43,530 2.9 %
21-1091 Health Educators 70 $17.53 $18.39 $38,260 2.1 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 160 $12.84 $13.28 $27,620 3.1 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 80 $21.51 $21.08 $43,840 7.0 %
 
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 200 $29.83 $35.73 $74,310 7.5 %
23-1011 Lawyers 100 $36.72 $41.12 $85,520 14.6 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 40 $19.03 $20.30 $42,220 4.0 %
 
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 2,850 $23.62 $24.20 $50,330 4.2 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary (8) $36.99 $38.95 $81,010 2.5 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 120 $11.15 $12.03 $25,030 7.9 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 70 (4) (4) $46,010 11.6 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 590 (4) (4) $49,340 11.5 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 190 (4) (4) $45,980 15.7 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 600 (4) (4) $59,940 3.6 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School (8) (4) (4) $58,710 3.0 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School (8) (4) (4) $64,140 5.7 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (8) (4) (4) $67,170 1.8 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 50 $12.14 $14.56 $30,270 7.1 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 120 (4) (4) $65,860 4.8 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 80 $14.44 $14.90 $31,000 3.5 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 40 $36.29 $35.64 $74,130 8.2 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 450 (4) (4) $27,500 2.9 %
 
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 460 $14.76 $16.61 $34,540 4.0 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 30 $11.62 $11.86 $24,660 2.7 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 50 $14.36 $14.64 $30,460 4.9 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 150 (4) (4) $30,070 6.8 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 40 $26.03 $24.24 $50,420 9.1 %
 
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 2,570 $33.83 $40.74 $84,740 8.8 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 70 (5) $96.95 $201,660 15.0 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 90 $58.45 $58.40 $121,470 4.0 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 730 $39.86 $38.86 $80,820 2.6 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 50 $36.21 $37.78 $78,580 3.7 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 30 $36.03 $36.89 $76,730 5.6 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 40 $39.51 $37.48 $77,950 6.0 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 110 $45.24 $42.96 $89,360 6.0 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 70 $27.92 $28.05 $58,340 4.4 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 110 $13.95 $15.22 $31,660 7.3 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 120 $16.68 $16.85 $35,050 2.7 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (8) $11.62 $12.92 $26,880 11.9 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 200 $21.62 $21.48 $44,680 1.7 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 40 $16.55 $17.07 $35,510 7.3 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (8) $20.54 $20.65 $42,950 3.0 %
 
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 1,330 $13.20 $14.22 $29,580 3.8 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 200 $11.04 $11.35 $23,600 4.1 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 430 $12.44 $12.40 $25,790 3.6 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 150 $15.27 $16.47 $34,270 7.7 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 200 $13.91 $14.24 $29,620 1.9 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 40 $18.85 $18.15 $37,750 5.6 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 60 $10.45 $10.64 $22,140 5.1 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 40 $12.97 $12.70 $26,410 7.6 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other (8) $14.97 $15.27 $31,760 2.9 %
 
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 3,500 $27.18 $27.30 $56,790 4.1 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 40 $42.39 $42.34 $88,070 4.7 %
33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 190 $28.05 $28.24 $58,730 2.4 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 70 $28.96 $31.47 $65,450 2.9 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 540 $15.29 $18.69 $38,880 3.4 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers (8) $34.16 $32.12 $66,810 2.8 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 50 $30.85 $31.03 $64,550 3.3 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 520 $26.45 $30.10 $62,610 2.8 %
33-9032 Security Guards 180 $15.47 $14.85 $30,880 3.3 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 40 $11.43 $12.79 $26,600 6.5 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 330 $17.57 $18.16 $37,770 2.8 %
 
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 4,930 $9.01 $10.19 $21,190 1.6 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 40 $21.34 $22.17 $46,120 2.9 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 290 $12.50 $14.01 $29,140 4.6 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 440 $8.82 $8.93 $18,570 1.8 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 230 $14.90 $15.08 $31,370 5.8 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 400 $12.11 $12.24 $25,460 6.5 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (8) $10.48 $10.91 $22,690 3.5 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 360 $9.20 $9.88 $20,540 4.1 %
35-3011 Bartenders 160 $9.11 $9.99 $20,770 4.2 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 780 $8.70 $9.14 $19,010 2.3 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (8) $8.38 $11.60 $24,140 8.9 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,060 $8.39 $8.71 $18,110 1.8 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 80 $10.90 $11.13 $23,160 5.4 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 210 $8.05 $8.45 $17,570 2.6 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 350 $8.61 $8.94 $18,600 3.3 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 160 $8.79 $9.02 $18,760 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 2,010 $12.35 $13.40 $27,870 2.1 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 90 $19.16 $21.55 $44,830 4.9 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 60 $22.97 $23.72 $49,350 2.8 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 650 $12.02 $12.57 $26,140 2.6 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 560 $9.30 $9.90 $20,580 3.1 %
37-2019 Building Cleaning Workers, All Other (8) $14.08 $13.96 $29,030 3.8 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 80 $14.54 $14.89 $30,980 4.6 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 470 $14.39 $15.13 $31,480 4.9 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 1,330 $10.51 $12.19 $25,350 1.8 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 70 $14.01 $15.94 $33,160 4.7 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 60 $9.68 $9.88 $20,550 4.9 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 40 $10.89 $11.42 $23,750 6.7 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 150 $9.99 $10.63 $22,100 2.4 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 170 $9.92 $10.96 $22,800 7.6 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 100 $10.19 $13.86 $28,830 14.7 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 150 $11.05 $13.03 $27,110 9.3 %
 
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 4,040 $10.85 $13.07 $27,180 2.5 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 430 $16.22 $16.43 $34,180 2.4 %
41-2011 Cashiers 1,420 $9.59 $11.41 $23,730 3.6 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 240 $9.71 $10.76 $22,380 3.6 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 40 $13.35 $13.17 $27,390 3.5 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 1,490 $10.03 $10.86 $22,580 2.4 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 40 $16.00 $19.46 $40,470 17.5 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 80 $21.06 $21.74 $45,230 7.1 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 110 $32.50 $31.23 $64,960 6.5 %
 
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 7,290 $14.57 $15.21 $31,640 1.2 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 470 $21.44 $21.56 $44,850 1.7 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 40 $13.18 $13.13 $27,310 4.9 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 60 $15.20 $14.94 $31,080 6.8 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 160 $12.88 $12.97 $26,970 4.1 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 640 $15.81 $16.36 $34,030 2.0 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 40 $17.58 $17.75 $36,910 5.1 %
43-3071 Tellers 140 $11.85 $11.95 $24,860 2.7 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (8) $17.69 $17.65 $36,710 3.2 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 390 $15.42 $14.84 $30,860 4.6 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 60 $19.02 $19.67 $40,920 4.6 %
43-4071 File Clerks 70 $13.56 $13.92 $28,950 3.7 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 280 $9.70 $10.17 $21,160 4.5 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 60 $14.76 $16.95 $35,260 11.9 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical (8) $11.34 $12.00 $24,950 6.7 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 50 $14.27 $14.75 $30,670 4.6 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 40 $15.64 $15.42 $32,070 5.2 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 50 $14.00 $14.31 $29,760 6.1 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 70 $20.00 $20.20 $42,020 2.4 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 240 $12.66 $12.99 $27,020 2.6 %
43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks (8) $13.16 $13.26 $27,580 2.3 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 190 $14.31 $14.85 $30,880 2.2 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (8) $13.64 $14.25 $29,630 9.1 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 80 $18.97 $18.72 $38,930 8.3 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 70 $15.87 $15.95 $33,170 4.0 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 80 $24.50 $24.61 $51,180 2.0 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 110 $19.33 $20.44 $42,520 1.8 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 40 $10.82 $12.65 $26,320 1.6 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 140 $13.43 $14.15 $29,440 3.6 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 500 $11.95 $13.28 $27,610 4.4 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 580 $16.95 $17.47 $36,340 1.9 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 30 $17.54 $19.77 $41,110 9.3 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 330 $14.30 $14.25 $29,630 2.6 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 470 $14.81 $15.23 $31,680 3.2 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 30 $16.29 $15.51 $32,250 5.5 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 110 (8) (8) (8) (8)
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 40 $17.68 $17.93 $37,300 4.9 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,130 $12.32 $12.80 $26,620 2.7 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other (8) $14.51 $15.02 $31,250 2.5 %
 
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 410 $11.65 $14.18 $29,490 9.0 %
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 40 $22.95 $22.55 $46,900 6.2 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (8) $8.07 $8.94 $18,590 3.3 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 40 $13.73 $13.95 $29,020 2.3 %
45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators 90 $18.58 $19.57 $40,710 8.2 %
 
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 2,810 $21.34 $22.41 $46,610 3.2 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 190 $35.92 $35.98 $74,840 6.0 %
47-2031 Carpenters 540 $24.27 $23.44 $48,740 4.9 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 700 $14.41 $16.09 $33,470 6.1 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 320 $24.61 $25.22 $52,470 4.5 %
47-2082 Tapers 70 $18.02 $18.80 $39,110 8.5 %
47-2111 Electricians 150 $28.82 $28.03 $58,310 8.1 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 70 $19.18 $18.82 $39,150 5.0 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 110 (8) (8) (8) (8)
47-2181 Roofers 50 $22.25 $21.20 $44,090 7.2 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 50 $17.45 $18.90 $39,310 1.9 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 50 $26.02 $26.13 $54,350 2.3 %
47-4071 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 30 $19.66 $19.90 $41,400 4.3 %
47-5021 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas 30 $21.15 $25.82 $53,710 18.4 %
 
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 1,830 $19.19 $19.82 $41,230 2.5 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 120 $26.23 $27.54 $57,290 2.4 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 50 $26.85 $26.40 $54,920 7.4 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 50 $19.58 $21.29 $44,280 7.2 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 210 $21.46 $19.95 $41,490 4.4 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 60 $19.97 $22.37 $46,540 12.3 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 60 $23.49 $23.53 $48,950 3.2 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 70 $18.08 $18.73 $38,960 4.8 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 680 $15.68 $16.90 $35,160 2.9 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 120 $26.99 $25.66 $53,380 4.7 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 90 $10.80 $11.16 $23,210 5.9 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 1,480 $16.40 $17.54 $36,470 2.9 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 110 $24.39 $25.76 $53,590 4.9 %
51-2023 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers 30 $14.70 $15.47 $32,170 10.0 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 80 $14.52 $16.21 $33,720 8.9 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 50 $19.23 $18.58 $38,650 5.5 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 50 $12.07 $11.93 $24,820 4.7 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (8) $18.15 $18.19 $37,840 6.2 %
51-4041 Machinists 130 $13.73 $14.78 $30,740 11.5 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 50 $14.97 $15.45 $32,140 7.6 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 30 $8.73 $9.37 $19,480 2.6 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 30 $14.18 $14.13 $29,400 4.4 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 160 $20.35 $22.09 $45,940 2.9 %
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 40 $23.08 $23.07 $47,970 5.6 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 50 $9.48 $11.22 $23,340 13.6 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 50 $11.76 $13.06 $27,170 7.3 %
 
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 2,380 $13.82 $15.19 $31,590 3.4 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 50 $24.43 $23.79 $49,490 3.7 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 250 $14.58 $14.54 $30,240 6.1 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 140 $9.97 $11.78 $24,500 9.7 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 370 $17.90 $18.49 $38,460 4.2 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 230 $13.51 $16.14 $33,570 17.5 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 30 (8) (8) (8) (8)
53-6021 Parking Lot Attendants 40 $10.75 $11.47 $23,860 6.7 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants (8) $8.03 $8.40 $17,460 6.8 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 140 $21.41 $20.93 $43,530 3.5 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 40 $9.99 $11.72 $24,380 9.8 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 420 $12.36 $13.68 $28,460 2.5 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 320 $8.70 $8.75 $18,200 2.2 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (8) $17.06 $18.03 $37,490 5.2 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)

About May 2008 National, State, Metropolitan, and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

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

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

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

(4) Wages for some occupations that do not generally work year-round, full time, are reported either as hourly wages or annual salaries depending on how they are typically paid.

(5) This wage is equal to or greater than $80.00 per hour or $166,400 per year.

(8) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: May 01, 2009