May 2008 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Northwestern Washington 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 Northwestern Washington 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 Northwestern Washington 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 51,490 $15.60 $18.48 $38,440 1.5 %
 
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 1,250 $39.35 $44.09 $91,710 5.6 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 60 $67.78 $61.63 $128,180 11.3 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 290 $43.70 $49.56 $103,090 5.2 %
11-1031 Legislators 30 (4) (4) $73,610 11.2 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 40 $31.36 $39.78 $82,740 12.1 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 40 $45.46 $50.91 $105,880 9.6 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 40 $35.72 $35.55 $73,940 4.4 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 90 $41.73 $43.01 $89,470 5.4 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 50 $37.22 $42.17 $87,710 5.5 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 110 (4) (4) $84,130 3.2 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 30 $35.93 $35.39 $73,620 2.9 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 30 $28.51 $28.32 $58,910 5.6 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 60 $31.40 $36.26 $75,410 6.6 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 50 $23.67 $28.86 $60,030 13.4 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 40 $27.72 $29.46 $61,280 10.0 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 30 $42.00 $41.39 $86,100 6.8 %
 
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 1,410 $26.44 $27.54 $57,280 2.3 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (8) $14.92 $23.05 $47,940 21.7 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 60 $23.30 $25.65 $53,340 4.6 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 40 $25.42 $25.56 $53,170 3.9 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 70 $24.04 $27.41 $57,020 10.8 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 80 $28.65 $28.69 $59,670 2.7 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 60 $31.97 $40.10 $83,410 16.5 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 480 $24.85 $25.51 $53,050 2.3 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 270 $29.46 $30.66 $63,770 3.0 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 40 $23.41 $24.59 $51,150 5.3 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 60 $24.97 $26.36 $54,840 8.5 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 40 $31.01 $30.00 $62,410 5.4 %
 
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 360 $27.06 $30.31 $63,040 4.9 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers (8) $39.59 $42.36 $88,100 13.5 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 40 $36.83 $39.66 $82,480 6.7 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 90 $18.92 $19.17 $39,880 2.0 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 40 $30.90 $33.08 $68,810 11.6 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 60 $27.47 $28.26 $58,770 2.9 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 50 $33.33 $33.42 $69,520 10.0 %
 
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 570 $26.72 $30.02 $62,440 7.8 %
17-1012 Landscape Architects (8) $22.50 $23.08 $48,000 5.0 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 150 $28.44 $28.55 $59,370 2.8 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 40 $34.16 $32.59 $67,780 3.9 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 90 $23.49 $23.38 $48,640 3.6 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 70 $21.67 $20.78 $43,220 4.6 %
 
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 550 $23.15 $24.47 $50,910 3.0 %
19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 50 $27.08 $26.73 $55,590 1.5 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 50 $25.77 $26.43 $54,980 5.1 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 30 $28.06 $26.81 $55,770 9.0 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 50 $33.38 $32.46 $67,510 4.2 %
19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 80 $22.00 $23.14 $48,140 3.0 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 80 $16.18 $16.92 $35,180 1.9 %
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 80 $20.26 $19.44 $40,440 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 1,270 $20.55 $20.32 $42,270 3.0 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 70 $17.38 $18.49 $38,460 4.2 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 80 $25.06 $25.29 $52,600 2.2 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 40 $19.62 $21.13 $43,950 2.1 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 120 $21.87 $21.71 $45,150 5.3 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 110 $22.84 $22.32 $46,430 2.0 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 60 $22.18 $22.55 $46,900 5.2 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 30 $22.47 $21.58 $44,890 10.8 %
21-1091 Health Educators 50 $22.14 $23.07 $47,980 8.7 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 370 $21.84 $21.52 $44,770 3.7 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 190 $12.12 $12.78 $26,580 3.0 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 110 $18.35 $17.74 $36,890 5.5 %
 
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 230 $23.90 $26.56 $55,240 4.2 %
23-1011 Lawyers 110 $25.43 $27.30 $56,790 4.2 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 40 $19.68 $19.85 $41,290 4.3 %
 
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 3,620 $19.55 $20.97 $43,610 1.3 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (4) (4) $47,290 2.2 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $39,830 2.3 %
25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (4) (4) $37,820 2.4 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 120 $21.84 $21.75 $45,240 6.7 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 90 $10.52 $11.88 $24,720 7.2 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 40 (4) (4) $46,690 5.1 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 640 (4) (4) $50,450 5.5 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 240 (4) (4) $55,090 1.4 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 400 (4) (4) $54,920 1.2 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 80 (4) (4) $56,180 1.6 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 50 (4) (4) $56,090 1.7 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 40 (4) (4) $50,860 2.4 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 80 $20.12 $21.66 $45,040 4.5 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers (8) $16.28 $17.77 $36,970 10.4 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 410 (4) (4) $40,420 6.2 %
25-4021 Librarians 100 $26.64 $27.17 $56,520 8.6 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 110 $16.83 $16.49 $34,290 5.4 %
25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors 30 $12.85 $13.62 $28,320 2.1 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 60 $32.43 $30.90 $64,270 6.8 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 700 (4) (4) $27,500 1.9 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 40 $19.61 $21.06 $43,800 3.5 %
 
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 490 $18.54 $20.48 $42,600 5.5 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
27-1024 Graphic Designers 50 $16.83 $18.47 $38,420 5.6 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 140 (4) (4) $33,950 3.9 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 60 $25.57 $25.57 $53,190 4.9 %
 
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 2,720 $27.68 $30.82 $64,110 3.0 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 110 $49.06 $46.77 $97,280 4.6 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 30 $66.26 $67.38 $140,160 5.9 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 40 $58.42 $70.11 $145,830 20.6 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 30 $38.69 $38.32 $79,710 6.8 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,080 $29.69 $30.00 $62,400 3.2 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 80 $33.22 $35.97 $74,830 6.1 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 60 $37.68 $40.04 $83,280 7.1 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 50 $28.77 $28.37 $59,000 2.0 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 120 $45.56 $43.94 $91,400 4.2 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 90 $27.48 $26.93 $56,010 2.6 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 60 $12.90 $18.20 $37,860 22.2 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 150 $17.35 $16.96 $35,270 1.9 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 50 $16.25 $16.19 $33,670 3.2 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 230 $18.90 $18.97 $39,450 2.4 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 80 $15.16 $16.53 $34,380 4.8 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 30 $13.57 $14.10 $29,330 3.8 %
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 60 $17.42 $18.20 $37,850 4.6 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 50 $25.28 $26.56 $55,240 1.7 %
 
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 1,690 $12.94 $13.91 $28,930 2.9 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 230 $11.05 $10.92 $22,710 3.8 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 540 $11.50 $11.65 $24,230 2.4 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 30 $12.50 $12.25 $25,480 5.7 %
31-9011 Massage Therapists 40 $27.61 $28.33 $58,930 7.8 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 140 $17.98 $18.34 $38,140 5.5 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 430 $15.41 $15.16 $31,530 7.2 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 40 $17.00 $16.94 $35,230 2.4 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 40 $11.20 $11.35 $23,600 4.0 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 140 $14.42 $14.65 $30,470 2.2 %
 
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 1,370 $22.83 $22.72 $47,250 2.6 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 70 $34.13 $33.80 $70,310 1.8 %
33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 70 $36.83 $37.44 $77,870 5.1 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 310 $25.83 $25.59 $53,230 4.3 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers (8) $20.04 $20.42 $42,480 2.3 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 40 $29.22 $30.67 $63,790 4.9 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 230 $26.23 $26.15 $54,380 2.3 %
33-9032 Security Guards 160 $12.99 $14.85 $30,880 4.4 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 120 $10.00 $11.02 $22,920 3.1 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 170 $15.07 $17.53 $36,470 4.3 %
 
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 6,020 $9.85 $11.19 $23,280 2.2 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 440 $16.61 $16.64 $34,620 5.3 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 180 $11.58 $11.83 $24,600 2.1 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 520 $11.73 $11.99 $24,940 2.8 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 60 $9.60 $10.29 $21,400 5.9 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 350 $10.90 $11.26 $23,430 3.5 %
35-3011 Bartenders 290 $11.75 $12.33 $25,640 5.0 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,620 $9.19 $9.57 $19,910 1.4 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 510 $9.09 $9.33 $19,420 2.2 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,120 $13.45 $13.03 $27,100 4.5 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (8) $9.79 $10.82 $22,510 3.6 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 340 $9.12 $9.28 $19,290 1.5 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 350 $9.02 $9.06 $18,850 1.5 %
 
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 2,280 $12.50 $12.76 $26,540 3.0 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 100 $16.34 $16.97 $35,310 11.2 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (8) $19.75 $23.45 $48,780 14.3 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 960 $13.52 $13.34 $27,750 2.3 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 610 $9.15 $9.68 $20,130 3.7 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 510 $13.42 $13.43 $27,940 2.8 %
 
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 1,900 $10.16 $11.99 $24,930 3.4 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 100 $20.15 $21.89 $45,540 7.0 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 130 $10.02 $11.31 $23,530 3.3 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 60 $9.63 $11.32 $23,550 12.3 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 200 $9.36 $10.16 $21,120 2.8 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 150 $12.32 $12.78 $26,590 11.4 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 260 $9.29 $9.54 $19,850 2.0 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 470 $9.88 $10.21 $21,230 6.7 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 60 $14.49 $15.04 $31,290 4.7 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 280 $12.31 $15.22 $31,660 8.0 %
 
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 5,300 $12.03 $15.28 $31,780 3.5 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 460 $17.90 $19.24 $40,010 3.3 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 90 $53.09 $44.61 $92,780 12.3 %
41-2011 Cashiers 1,790 $10.53 $11.48 $23,880 2.4 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 410 $10.36 $11.41 $23,740 3.3 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 120 $12.33 $12.67 $26,360 7.7 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 1,590 $11.42 $12.68 $26,380 3.1 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 110 $19.31 $21.03 $43,730 13.4 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 90 $26.47 $31.74 $66,030 14.4 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 30 $40.90 $35.46 $73,750 13.9 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 380 $25.08 $27.13 $56,420 6.9 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents (8) $22.43 $20.72 $43,100 17.3 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 70 $16.46 $19.16 $39,860 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 8,930 $14.57 $15.37 $31,960 1.1 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 540 $21.93 $22.19 $46,160 2.5 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 40 $13.94 $13.49 $28,050 5.4 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 200 $15.20 $15.66 $32,580 1.9 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,110 $16.86 $16.88 $35,100 1.8 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 80 $16.97 $17.75 $36,920 4.9 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 60 $18.38 $18.45 $38,370 3.2 %
43-3071 Tellers 350 $12.06 $12.50 $26,000 3.6 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 210 $17.63 $17.73 $36,880 2.4 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 260 $14.23 $13.95 $29,020 4.8 %
43-4071 File Clerks 90 $11.42 $12.33 $25,650 4.6 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 240 $10.27 $10.71 $22,280 3.3 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 70 $13.71 $13.63 $28,350 2.5 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 230 $13.57 $13.27 $27,600 7.4 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 60 $16.32 $16.05 $33,390 4.4 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (8) $14.24 $14.34 $29,840 3.9 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 40 $13.58 $13.88 $28,860 3.6 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 70 $18.19 $18.20 $37,860 2.3 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 520 $11.23 $11.53 $23,990 2.0 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 110 $15.86 $17.74 $36,900 4.5 %
43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents (8) $22.57 $24.63 $51,230 15.8 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 60 $19.49 $18.76 $39,030 5.4 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 40 $20.69 $21.37 $44,440 12.9 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities (8) $18.72 $18.72 $38,930 7.6 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 80 $26.13 $25.59 $53,220 2.2 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 180 $22.48 $22.44 $46,670 1.8 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 30 $26.73 $26.14 $54,380 4.8 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 140 $14.43 $17.01 $35,370 10.0 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 870 $10.75 $12.02 $25,000 3.4 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 60 $14.74 $14.65 $30,460 3.4 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 210 $20.81 $20.47 $42,580 3.3 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 60 $15.01 $15.80 $32,860 4.9 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 360 $14.18 $14.69 $30,550 3.6 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 610 $15.66 $15.91 $33,090 1.3 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 70 $12.38 $13.14 $27,340 4.6 %
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 60 $12.92 $13.26 $27,580 7.6 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,280 $12.75 $13.05 $27,150 1.7 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 150 $11.69 $13.30 $27,660 2.7 %
 
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 350 $20.12 $19.69 $40,950 5.6 %
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 40 $21.08 $23.23 $48,320 9.2 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 40 $11.70 $12.45 $25,890 5.6 %
45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators 100 $21.19 $20.69 $43,030 3.1 %
45-4029 Logging Workers, All Other 90 $21.92 $21.47 $44,670 4.1 %
 
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 4,190 $20.60 $21.77 $45,280 2.2 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 330 $30.33 $30.91 $64,290 3.5 %
47-2031 Carpenters 1,040 $23.33 $23.93 $49,770 3.8 %
47-2042 Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles (8) $22.63 $22.98 $47,790 6.2 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 220 $17.71 $19.97 $41,530 13.3 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 740 $15.28 $15.88 $33,040 3.9 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 360 $22.73 $23.68 $49,250 4.6 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 40 $20.86 $21.77 $45,290 7.2 %
47-2111 Electricians 410 $24.17 $24.99 $51,990 6.2 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 180 $16.11 $16.87 $35,090 4.4 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 150 $20.08 $20.63 $42,900 5.8 %
47-2181 Roofers 90 $18.41 $19.42 $40,390 6.6 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 30 $15.47 $16.27 $33,840 6.1 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters (8) $14.64 $14.48 $30,110 3.8 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 40 $26.52 $27.64 $57,500 5.2 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 180 $16.64 $17.09 $35,550 5.1 %
 
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 2,380 $19.88 $20.37 $42,370 2.0 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 160 $28.69 $29.56 $61,490 2.8 %
49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 50 $25.96 $25.81 $53,680 5.4 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 40 $21.92 $22.16 $46,090 5.2 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 240 $15.65 $17.42 $36,230 7.3 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 120 $20.04 $20.97 $43,610 4.3 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 150 $22.92 $22.72 $47,250 4.8 %
49-3051 Motorboat Mechanics 90 $19.54 $19.44 $40,440 9.7 %
49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (8) $14.59 $14.65 $30,470 4.7 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (8) $17.57 $17.78 $36,990 4.2 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 540 $18.00 $18.64 $38,760 2.7 %
49-9044 Millwrights 90 $23.70 $23.43 $48,730 7.0 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (8) $18.36 $18.80 $39,100 3.9 %
49-9096 Riggers (8) $15.10 $15.33 $31,890 3.6 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 120 $12.84 $13.31 $27,690 6.5 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other (8) $22.15 $21.40 $44,520 6.5 %
 
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 1,890 $15.92 $17.44 $36,280 3.5 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 150 $28.90 $29.97 $62,350 6.0 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 70 $16.07 $17.38 $36,160 5.4 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers (8) $12.58 $13.17 $27,400 5.8 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 40 (8) (8) (8) (8)
51-3011 Bakers 130 $14.17 $14.18 $29,490 3.4 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 70 $21.23 $20.04 $41,680 4.4 %
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (8) $9.73 $10.51 $21,870 6.2 %
51-4041 Machinists 30 $15.10 $20.04 $41,680 8.5 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 80 $19.74 $20.36 $42,340 6.1 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 60 $10.88 $12.63 $26,280 9.8 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 30 $16.12 $16.66 $34,640 3.9 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 60 $14.26 $15.15 $31,500 8.2 %
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 50 $18.98 $19.30 $40,150 4.7 %
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 60 $14.63 $14.60 $30,360 2.8 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 50 $22.32 $22.44 $46,680 2.9 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 70 $19.18 $20.19 $42,000 4.0 %
51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 40 $18.75 $18.79 $39,070 2.8 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 130 $16.51 $15.58 $32,410 5.0 %
 
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 2,700 $15.20 $16.28 $33,860 2.6 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 30 $25.96 $25.93 $53,940 6.3 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 90 $24.54 $26.35 $54,810 3.8 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 220 $16.13 $16.13 $33,560 1.7 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 150 $14.61 $14.97 $31,140 5.2 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 620 $19.83 $20.26 $42,140 4.3 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 230 $11.87 $13.36 $27,790 6.4 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 80 $10.15 $10.72 $22,300 2.5 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 90 $9.46 $9.83 $20,450 2.7 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 220 $15.38 $16.96 $35,280 8.4 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 110 $10.00 $10.12 $21,040 2.5 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 320 $13.25 $14.38 $29,920 5.2 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 260 $9.57 $11.66 $24,260 4.6 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 50 $17.90 $17.29 $35,960 3.5 %

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.

(8) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: May 01, 2009