2001 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

SIC 539 - Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores

These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in SIC Industry Group 539 - Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores.

These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages are available in the downloadable excel files. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.

SIC Industry Group 539 - Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores is part of: SIC Major Group 53 - General Merchandise Stores.

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SIC 539 - Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores

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Industry Total top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 Industry Total 182,060 100.00% $7.72 $9.19 $19,120 0.7 %
 
Management Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 5,100 2.80% $20.42 $24.49 $50,930 2.0 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 230 0.13% $33.85 $41.34 $85,980 7.9 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 3,590 1.97% $19.23 $23.13 $48,110 1.7 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 60 0.03% $20.52 $24.77 $51,520 10.4 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 460 0.25% $20.28 $21.80 $45,340 3.9 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 50 0.03% $19.97 $23.93 $49,760 6.8 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 80 0.04% $33.35 $36.24 $75,370 6.0 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 50 0.03% $27.69 $27.49 $57,170 4.7 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 250 0.14% $20.70 $26.52 $55,160 7.9 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 80 0.04% $26.62 $36.36 $75,630 21.3 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 1,740 0.96% $15.54 $17.66 $36,740 3.4 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 40 0.02% $13.68 $13.88 $28,870 6.6 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 930 0.51% $17.97 $19.44 $40,430 3.4 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 50 0.03% $14.69 $16.84 $35,030 10.7 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 40 0.02% $14.71 $16.92 $35,200 6.3 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 90 0.05% $13.98 $14.10 $29,320 1.7 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 230 0.13% $9.50 $10.26 $21,340 6.2 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 190 0.10% $18.97 $21.51 $44,730 5.2 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations (6) (6) $16.35 $17.03 $35,430 3.3 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists (6) (6) $16.27 $16.15 $33,590 2.4 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 710 0.39% $10.27 $12.66 $26,330 6.7 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 80 0.04% $10.28 $10.88 $22,630 3.7 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 520 0.29% $9.90 $12.05 $25,070 8.3 %
 
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 730 0.40% $15.32 $21.55 $44,830 2.3 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 290 0.16% $37.87 $36.01 $74,910 1.1 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 280 0.15% $11.44 $11.28 $23,470 3.0 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 110 0.06% $10.71 $12.68 $26,380 3.4 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 70 0.04% $9.45 $9.77 $20,320 2.7 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 50 0.03% $9.53 $9.83 $20,450 3.4 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 830 0.46% $9.97 $11.43 $23,780 2.9 %
  33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators 150 0.08% $10.99 $12.16 $25,290 3.4 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 630 0.35% $9.72 $11.29 $23,490 3.9 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 2,560 1.41% $8.15 $8.83 $18,380 2.1 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 100 0.05% $11.48 $12.86 $26,740 3.5 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food (6) (6) $7.66 $7.53 $15,660 5.3 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 40 0.02% $7.83 $8.91 $18,530 13.3 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 380 0.21% $7.91 $8.71 $18,110 7.0 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 400 0.22% $8.03 $8.57 $17,820 2.6 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 520 0.29% $8.06 $8.62 $17,920 4.0 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 780 0.43% $8.82 $9.27 $19,280 2.3 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 160 0.09% $6.42 $6.47 $13,450 2.5 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 30 0.02% $6.47 $6.42 $13,350 3.0 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 2,490 1.37% $7.23 $7.91 $16,450 1.0 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,420 1.33% $7.22 $7.91 $16,450 1.1 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 40 0.02% $7.90 $8.20 $17,050 5.1 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 1,320 0.73% $8.44 $9.21 $19,160 1.2 %
  39-3093 Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 70 0.04% $7.71 $7.71 $16,040 1.5 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 880 0.48% $8.56 $9.47 $19,700 1.5 %
  39-5092 Manicurists and Pedicurists 30 0.02% $7.97 $8.09 $16,820 3.6 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 120,600 66.24% $7.12 $8.16 $16,970 0.6 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 17,260 9.48% $10.71 $12.22 $25,430 1.5 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 90 0.05% $15.12 $15.03 $31,270 6.7 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 45,200 24.83% $6.63 $6.95 $14,460 0.6 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 1,320 0.73% $7.48 $8.43 $17,540 3.0 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 390 0.21% $6.81 $8.44 $17,560 10.8 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 53,460 29.36% $7.13 $7.75 $16,120 0.6 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 130 0.07% $12.56 $13.59 $28,280 13.9 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 160 0.09% $13.23 $15.86 $32,990 7.4 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 780 0.43% $8.96 $9.27 $19,270 1.1 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 130 0.07% $10.21 $10.58 $22,000 3.2 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 31,090 17.08% $8.15 $8.86 $18,440 0.8 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,550 0.85% $10.54 $12.34 $25,670 2.6 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 150 0.08% $8.27 $8.75 $18,200 5.3 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 230 0.13% $9.43 $9.75 $20,290 5.0 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 170 0.09% $9.99 $10.29 $21,410 4.8 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,720 0.94% $10.04 $10.68 $22,210 1.6 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 110 0.06% $12.28 $12.27 $25,520 3.7 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 210 0.12% $9.14 $10.78 $22,430 8.8 %
  43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 170 0.09% $11.05 $11.11 $23,100 5.4 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 40 0.02% $10.83 $12.18 $25,340 8.9 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 2,680 1.47% $8.62 $9.36 $19,470 1.4 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 80 0.04% $9.93 $10.16 $21,130 1.9 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 570 0.31% $8.54 $8.80 $18,310 3.5 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 40 0.02% $10.69 $11.17 $23,240 2.9 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 580 0.32% $8.18 $8.39 $17,450 1.5 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 570 0.31% $9.73 $9.79 $20,360 2.7 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 2,760 1.52% $8.46 $9.08 $18,890 1.2 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 15,980 8.78% $7.30 $7.72 $16,060 0.8 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 290 0.16% $10.39 $10.78 $22,430 2.3 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 200 0.11% $12.67 $13.24 $27,540 4.0 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 380 0.21% $8.48 $9.76 $20,300 7.6 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 40 0.02% $11.15 $12.90 $26,820 6.4 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 170 0.09% $9.59 $9.55 $19,870 1.8 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists (6) (6) $15.18 $14.62 $30,410 4.0 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,690 0.93% $9.31 $9.92 $20,620 1.9 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 140 0.08% $12.37 $14.89 $30,970 11.5 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 30 0.02% $15.83 $21.57 $44,870 17.5 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 2,550 1.40% $11.03 $12.17 $25,310 2.0 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 120 0.07% $16.65 $17.29 $35,960 5.4 %
  49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 30 0.02% $8.93 $10.39 $21,610 9.1 %
  49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 70 0.04% $15.98 $16.13 $33,550 2.8 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 70 0.04% $9.44 $13.13 $27,310 13.3 %
  49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 400 0.22% $10.40 $11.43 $23,780 4.4 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 610 0.34% $9.52 $9.95 $20,690 1.6 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 210 0.12% $16.25 $16.19 $33,670 2.3 %
  49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 280 0.15% $15.23 $15.40 $32,030 3.2 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 540 0.30% $10.18 $11.02 $22,920 3.5 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 90 0.05% $9.14 $9.42 $19,590 2.8 %
 
Production Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 1,820 1.00% $11.07 $11.91 $24,780 1.9 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 80 0.04% $15.74 $16.97 $35,300 5.2 %
  51-3011 Bakers 380 0.21% $11.33 $11.54 $24,010 2.4 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 410 0.23% $13.80 $13.98 $29,080 2.2 %
  51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 30 0.02% $11.72 $11.82 $24,590 5.7 %
  51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 60 0.03% $12.91 $13.40 $27,870 6.6 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 120 0.07% $10.20 $10.37 $21,570 1.5 %
  51-9071 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 60 0.03% $12.04 $12.71 $26,440 4.0 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 250 0.14% $9.83 $10.62 $22,080 3.2 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 9,760 5.36% $9.15 $9.91 $20,620 2.2 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 220 0.12% $15.23 $15.24 $31,700 2.9 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 80 0.04% $16.97 $17.94 $37,320 6.0 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers (6) (6) $18.81 $17.50 $36,410 9.0 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 350 0.19% $13.24 $14.41 $29,960 7.4 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 510 0.28% $10.20 $10.73 $22,320 7.5 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 90 0.05% $12.23 $12.28 $25,530 3.8 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,160 0.64% $11.86 $12.05 $25,060 4.1 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 6,410 3.52% $8.51 $8.91 $18,530 1.9 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 660 0.36% $8.32 $8.90 $18,520 2.8 %

About 2001 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Estimates for residual, "All Other", occupations are not available.

(1) Data for detailed occupations does not sum to the totals because the totals include data for occupations not shown separately.

(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.

(6) Estimates not released.



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SIC 53 - General Merchandise Stores

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Last Modified Date: December 23, 2002