May 2006 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

NAICS 237000 - Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in NAICS 237000 - Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.

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

NAICS Industry 237000 - Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction is part of: Sector 23 - Construction.

NAICS 237000 - Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction consists of:

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NAICS 237000 - Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

All 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)
00-0000 All Occupations 991,710 100.00% $17.25 $20.47 $42,580 0.4 %
 
Management Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 57,530 5.80% $40.78 $46.98 $97,720 0.7 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 3,330 0.34% (5) $73.19 $152,230 1.6 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 17,270 1.74% $45.98 $52.29 $108,750 0.9 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 300 0.03% $43.61 $48.54 $100,970 6.6 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 560 0.06% $43.83 $49.76 $103,500 3.2 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 80 0.01% (8) (8) (8) (8)
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 1,330 0.13% $29.16 $33.07 $68,780 2.8 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 80 0.01% $45.39 $50.63 $105,300 4.5 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 2,930 0.30% $42.66 $47.02 $97,790 1.5 %
11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 180 0.02% $31.78 $34.72 $72,220 3.5 %
11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 100 0.01% $37.50 $38.80 $80,700 3.2 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 210 0.02% $36.42 $36.71 $76,370 3.2 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 170 0.02% $44.08 $45.28 $94,190 4.0 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 80 0.01% $31.84 $34.21 $71,160 5.7 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 23,390 2.36% $36.90 $41.16 $85,610 0.8 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 1,240 0.13% $48.35 $49.52 $103,000 2.0 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 60 0.01% $24.24 $27.51 $57,220 7.0 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 5,370 0.54% $37.25 $42.91 $89,260 4.8 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers (8) (8) $33.89 $32.61 $67,840 3.9 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 770 0.08% $41.55 $48.12 $100,100 7.3 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 28,260 2.85% $27.17 $29.44 $61,240 0.8 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (8) (8) $22.94 $31.20 $64,890 7.8 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 2,410 0.24% $23.22 $25.12 $52,250 1.8 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 170 0.02% $24.34 $25.44 $52,920 5.2 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 12,220 1.23% $28.52 $30.36 $63,150 0.9 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 300 0.03% $22.05 $23.79 $49,470 2.1 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 320 0.03% $22.62 $24.61 $51,190 2.4 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 60 0.01% $23.88 $23.82 $49,550 2.9 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 340 0.03% $23.82 $24.62 $51,220 2.1 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 860 0.09% $28.71 $33.47 $69,620 6.5 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 30 (7) $23.44 $22.67 $47,150 3.4 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 2,650 0.27% $24.17 $27.96 $58,170 4.4 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 7,410 0.75% $27.63 $29.61 $61,590 0.9 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 230 0.02% $32.26 $33.93 $70,580 16.0 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 60 0.01% $27.70 $29.05 $60,420 4.7 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 90 0.01% $20.97 $22.95 $47,730 4.8 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 270 0.03% $32.92 $36.05 $74,990 5.6 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 120 0.01% $49.45 $47.17 $98,120 10.0 %
13-2071 Loan Counselors 200 0.02% $15.13 $17.30 $35,980 9.6 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 150 0.02% $25.21 $31.06 $64,590 8.0 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 200 0.02% $38.40 $40.94 $85,150 10.2 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 1,210 0.12% $26.95 $28.22 $58,700 1.6 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 110 0.01% $27.33 $28.24 $58,730 4.7 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 90 0.01% $38.69 $38.67 $80,440 4.6 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 300 0.03% $20.34 $20.68 $43,010 1.7 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 150 0.02% $27.46 $29.76 $61,900 3.9 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 60 0.01% $27.82 $28.83 $59,960 3.7 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 260 0.03% $28.90 $30.48 $63,390 2.8 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 190 0.02% $30.17 $30.80 $64,070 2.2 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 30 (7) $27.71 $28.08 $58,410 4.4 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 16,210 1.63% $28.18 $30.27 $62,960 0.9 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 210 0.02% $33.68 $34.72 $72,210 5.7 %
17-1012 Landscape Architects 470 0.05% $26.68 $30.01 $62,420 7.3 %
17-1022 Surveyors 2,460 0.25% $23.02 $24.29 $50,530 2.2 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 6,300 0.64% $33.50 $35.76 $74,380 1.4 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 460 0.05% $37.19 $38.05 $79,140 3.8 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (8) (8) $39.10 $38.09 $79,230 8.0 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 50 0.01% $33.47 $33.97 $70,650 4.0 %
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 1,830 0.18% $28.06 $29.57 $61,510 1.1 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 260 0.03% $27.69 $29.44 $61,230 3.1 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers (8) (8) $40.40 $37.02 $76,990 5.3 %
17-2171 Petroleum Engineers (8) (8) $44.56 $43.76 $91,020 3.7 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 310 0.03% $35.42 $35.24 $73,300 3.4 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 900 0.09% $21.94 $23.52 $48,930 2.1 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 40 (7) $24.38 $23.79 $49,490 7.4 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters (8) (8) $21.14 $20.74 $43,130 2.9 %
17-3019 Drafters, All Other 90 0.01% $21.28 $21.17 $44,030 5.1 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 1,200 0.12% $21.79 $22.85 $47,520 2.0 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 490 0.05% $20.43 $21.97 $45,710 5.3 %
17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians (8) (8) $27.35 $28.73 $59,770 18.5 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 90 0.01% $21.71 $23.63 $49,150 5.1 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 410 0.04% $14.36 $16.02 $33,330 3.8 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 1,070 0.11% $23.80 $26.72 $55,570 4.7 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (8) (8) $21.67 $23.38 $48,620 2.3 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 710 0.07% $24.77 $27.31 $56,810 4.9 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians (8) (8) $15.54 $16.15 $33,600 2.3 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 80 0.01% $14.76 $16.84 $35,030 5.8 %
 
Legal Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 650 0.07% $35.17 $44.32 $92,190 5.1 %
23-1011 Lawyers 380 0.04% $51.30 $57.42 $119,440 5.1 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 140 0.01% $23.95 $24.44 $50,840 3.5 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 120 0.01% $24.66 $26.10 $54,280 10.2 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 650 0.07% $20.57 $22.50 $46,800 2.9 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 100 0.01% $20.53 $20.57 $42,780 3.2 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 160 0.02% $20.92 $22.85 $47,530 5.1 %
27-1029 Designers, All Other 30 (7) $8.73 $11.37 $23,640 24.6 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 40 (7) (4) (4) $33,470 5.7 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 240 0.02% $21.47 $23.53 $48,930 4.1 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 300 0.03% (8) (8) (8) (8)
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 250 0.03% $25.45 $26.29 $54,690 2.1 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations (8) (8) $10.73 $11.34 $23,600 8.9 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides (8) (8) $10.73 $11.34 $23,600 8.9 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 3,920 0.40% $11.38 $13.07 $27,190 2.1 %
33-9032 Security Guards 1,210 0.12% $9.90 $11.06 $23,010 3.0 %
33-9091 Crossing Guards 2,590 0.26% $13.02 $14.08 $29,290 2.4 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 70 0.01% $8.65 $8.90 $18,510 4.2 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 1,310 0.13% $8.16 $9.30 $19,340 2.9 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 40 (7) $16.95 $20.05 $41,710 5.6 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 120 0.01% $10.00 $10.51 $21,870 3.7 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 50 0.01% $10.62 $10.58 $22,010 5.3 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 40 (7) $8.26 $8.24 $17,140 9.3 %
35-3011 Bartenders (8) (8) $8.14 $8.83 $18,370 3.3 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food (8) (8) $9.00 $9.28 $19,300 2.5 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 130 0.01% $7.12 $7.34 $15,270 3.5 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 400 0.04% $6.89 $7.59 $15,790 4.1 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 70 0.01% $7.53 $7.75 $16,120 3.4 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 110 0.01% $7.56 $7.75 $16,130 4.9 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 13,090 1.32% $10.62 $12.01 $24,970 1.4 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 80 0.01% $13.76 $14.03 $29,170 7.5 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 950 0.10% $19.41 $20.60 $42,840 1.9 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,200 0.22% $9.60 $10.40 $21,640 2.2 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 810 0.08% $8.60 $9.04 $18,800 2.3 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 8,120 0.82% $10.54 $11.59 $24,110 1.6 %
37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (8) (8) $11.86 $13.53 $28,140 12.3 %
37-3013 Tree Trimmers and Pruners (8) (8) $11.47 $12.77 $26,550 6.4 %
37-3019 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other 200 0.02% $14.79 $13.74 $28,590 8.4 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 790 0.08% $9.30 $9.99 $20,780 2.5 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants (8) (8) $9.19 $9.55 $19,870 3.5 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 170 0.02% $9.78 $10.80 $22,470 6.2 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 14,480 1.46% $22.72 $27.40 $56,980 3.0 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 60 0.01% $17.04 $19.04 $39,600 11.0 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 660 0.07% $32.47 $37.61 $78,220 6.2 %
41-2011 Cashiers 150 0.02% $7.29 $7.87 $16,360 7.1 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 250 0.03% $14.46 $14.34 $29,820 8.8 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 530 0.05% $10.91 $12.81 $26,640 5.1 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 2,880 0.29% $24.42 $27.76 $57,740 3.2 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 240 0.02% $28.07 $31.30 $65,110 6.1 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 2,560 0.26% $25.16 $28.16 $58,570 3.2 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 240 0.02% $12.13 $12.63 $26,270 6.3 %
41-9021 Real Estate Brokers 900 0.09% $25.46 $30.46 $63,360 10.7 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 4,980 0.50% $23.71 $30.47 $63,380 5.5 %
41-9031 Sales Engineers 120 0.01% $31.65 $35.34 $73,520 9.5 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 340 0.03% $16.75 $22.86 $47,560 11.7 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 86,700 8.74% $14.30 $15.47 $32,170 0.5 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 5,650 0.57% $22.90 $24.80 $51,590 1.4 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 40 (7) $10.37 $10.72 $22,300 2.9 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 170 0.02% $14.74 $15.23 $31,690 5.8 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 2,970 0.30% $14.94 $15.54 $32,320 1.1 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 15,770 1.59% $15.62 $16.28 $33,850 0.8 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 4,160 0.42% $15.55 $16.04 $33,360 0.8 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 230 0.02% $15.55 $15.05 $31,300 3.8 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 2,330 0.23% $15.52 $15.83 $32,920 5.8 %
43-4071 File Clerks 70 0.01% $11.76 $12.06 $25,090 5.0 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 210 0.02% $9.43 $9.61 $19,980 2.8 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 390 0.04% $17.14 $17.38 $36,140 2.4 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 140 0.01% $14.22 $14.89 $30,970 6.3 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 160 0.02% $16.05 $16.24 $33,790 3.4 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 5,540 0.56% $11.92 $12.30 $25,590 0.9 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other (8) (8) $13.16 $13.20 $27,450 4.5 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 130 0.01% $10.84 $11.61 $24,150 3.7 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 1,730 0.17% $16.94 $18.14 $37,730 1.5 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 730 0.07% $20.46 $20.66 $42,980 3.0 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 130 0.01% $13.40 $13.67 $28,440 4.5 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 490 0.05% $13.43 $14.85 $30,880 4.1 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 160 0.02% $11.87 $12.25 $25,490 2.9 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 11,970 1.21% $18.51 $19.52 $40,590 1.0 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 14,310 1.44% $12.31 $12.86 $26,750 1.0 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 50 0.01% $17.78 $17.67 $36,760 3.5 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 80 0.01% $11.01 $11.86 $24,670 4.3 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 18,590 1.87% $11.08 $11.83 $24,610 1.0 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 150 0.02% $14.96 $14.18 $29,490 5.5 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 670 0.07% (8) (8) (8) (8)
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers (8) (8) $14.23 $19.05 $39,620 20.3 %
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 320 0.03% $9.40 $9.78 $20,340 4.3 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 90 0.01% $8.36 $10.01 $20,810 8.7 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 572,490 57.73% $16.72 $18.82 $39,140 0.4 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 66,350 6.69% $25.96 $27.43 $57,050 0.4 %
47-2011 Boilermakers 1,460 0.15% $24.61 $24.85 $51,680 5.3 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 1,070 0.11% $19.04 $20.66 $42,980 5.0 %
47-2031 Carpenters 29,650 2.99% $17.97 $20.16 $41,930 1.3 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 20,460 2.06% $15.94 $17.83 $37,080 1.3 %
47-2053 Terrazzo Workers and Finishers 170 0.02% $15.24 $15.92 $33,110 9.9 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 202,560 20.43% $13.24 $15.56 $32,370 0.6 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 23,880 2.41% $15.23 $17.24 $35,860 1.2 %
47-2072 Pile-Driver Operators 3,590 0.36% $25.43 $25.13 $52,260 3.0 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 116,790 11.78% $18.90 $20.81 $43,270 0.5 %
47-2111 Electricians 5,850 0.59% $20.17 $22.11 $45,990 2.8 %
47-2131 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 100 0.01% $17.97 $21.32 $44,350 6.0 %
47-2132 Insulation Workers, Mechanical 2,360 0.24% $17.08 $17.92 $37,270 3.7 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 4,420 0.45% $14.67 $17.04 $35,440 3.9 %
47-2151 Pipelayers 29,550 2.98% $14.24 $16.11 $33,500 1.0 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 16,950 1.71% $19.15 $20.73 $43,130 1.8 %
47-2171 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers 2,630 0.27% $15.80 $18.43 $38,340 3.5 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 160 0.02% $20.71 $22.56 $46,930 7.9 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 6,740 0.68% $21.10 $22.75 $47,320 2.3 %
47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters (8) (8) $10.88 $11.47 $23,860 4.1 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 2,970 0.30% $11.17 $11.57 $24,070 2.6 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 350 0.04% $11.11 $11.66 $24,260 3.3 %
47-3014 Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 110 0.01% $10.39 $12.07 $25,110 12.3 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 7,240 0.73% $11.24 $12.04 $25,040 1.4 %
47-3019 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other 2,930 0.30% $11.24 $12.65 $26,310 3.3 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 1,390 0.14% $23.62 $24.79 $51,560 3.0 %
47-4031 Fence Erectors (8) (8) $15.01 $14.82 $30,830 4.3 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 2,910 0.29% $14.42 $15.81 $32,880 3.6 %
47-4061 Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators 1,490 0.15% $15.16 $17.10 $35,570 5.0 %
47-4071 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 1,030 0.10% $16.23 $16.28 $33,860 7.2 %
47-4091 Segmental Pavers (8) (8) $14.58 $14.79 $30,770 3.8 %
47-4099 Construction and Related Workers, All Other 2,120 0.21% $14.66 $16.59 $34,500 3.3 %
47-5012 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 150 0.02% $19.43 $19.43 $40,410 4.6 %
47-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining 170 0.02% $14.72 $15.89 $33,050 7.1 %
47-5021 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas 8,490 0.86% $16.29 $17.93 $37,300 2.2 %
47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 1,080 0.11% $11.10 $11.89 $24,720 3.8 %
47-5081 Helpers--Extraction Workers 3,810 0.38% $11.64 $11.95 $24,860 1.5 %
47-5099 Extraction Workers, All Other 310 0.03% $15.64 $15.49 $32,210 9.2 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 93,480 9.43% $17.85 $19.27 $40,090 0.7 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 8,990 0.91% $25.53 $26.86 $55,860 1.1 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 590 0.06% $16.88 $18.02 $37,480 4.4 %
49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (8) (8) $14.67 $14.19 $29,520 2.5 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 440 0.04% $19.70 $21.14 $43,980 5.2 %
49-2095 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay (8) (8) $26.05 $24.96 $51,920 3.4 %
49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers (8) (8) $15.46 $15.03 $31,260 9.7 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 2,020 0.20% $17.62 $18.27 $38,010 1.4 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 4,300 0.43% $17.44 $18.47 $38,430 1.3 %
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics (8) (8) $12.36 $13.09 $27,240 4.1 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 12,650 1.28% $19.23 $20.16 $41,940 1.4 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 2,230 0.22% $16.20 $17.98 $37,390 4.6 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 50 0.01% $17.12 $17.59 $36,590 6.8 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 950 0.10% $17.52 $18.10 $37,650 4.5 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 10,080 1.02% $15.55 $16.55 $34,430 1.1 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 1,150 0.12% $20.66 $19.62 $40,810 5.9 %
49-9044 Millwrights 1,520 0.15% $20.79 $22.24 $46,250 3.2 %
49-9045 Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons (8) (8) $18.78 $18.93 $39,380 5.0 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 24,060 2.43% $19.29 $20.67 $43,000 1.5 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 15,680 1.58% $15.41 $16.72 $34,770 2.0 %
49-9092 Commercial Divers 720 0.07% $17.02 $19.65 $40,870 4.2 %
49-9096 Riggers 400 0.04% $18.15 $17.25 $35,870 3.9 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 4,530 0.46% $11.40 $12.18 $25,340 1.5 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 1,740 0.18% $14.52 $15.11 $31,430 3.3 %
 
Production Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 16,250 1.64% $16.31 $17.20 $35,770 1.1 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 820 0.08% $21.60 $23.48 $48,840 2.6 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 50 0.01% $16.24 $16.68 $34,700 4.5 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers (8) (8) $11.48 $12.03 $25,030 7.7 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 140 0.01% $11.72 $12.63 $26,270 7.6 %
51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (8) (8) $16.14 $17.49 $36,380 9.5 %
51-4041 Machinists 180 0.02% $15.97 $15.99 $33,260 6.1 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 9,990 1.01% $17.18 $17.96 $37,350 1.3 %
51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 190 0.02% $16.80 $16.39 $34,100 4.9 %
51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other (8) (8) $15.46 $14.56 $30,290 9.3 %
51-8012 Power Distributors and Dispatchers (8) (8) $28.54 $28.56 $59,400 3.3 %
51-8013 Power Plant Operators (8) (8) $28.31 $27.87 $57,970 2.0 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 390 0.04% $13.21 $13.76 $28,630 5.7 %
51-8099 Plant and System Operators, All Other 470 0.05% $17.77 $19.28 $40,100 2.9 %
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 140 0.01% $15.88 $16.48 $34,270 3.1 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 560 0.06% $14.13 $14.02 $29,150 3.9 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 490 0.05% $15.32 $15.84 $32,950 2.1 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) (8) $8.77 $9.59 $19,940 8.6 %
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (8) (8) $6.62 $8.43 $17,530 23.6 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 930 0.09% $10.28 $10.65 $22,160 2.2 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 430 0.04% $11.43 $12.47 $25,940 3.7 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 82,530 8.32% $14.96 $16.37 $34,050 0.6 %
53-1011 Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (8) (8) $16.46 $19.62 $40,810 8.2 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 470 0.05% $17.75 $19.13 $39,780 3.0 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 2,470 0.25% $23.82 $25.15 $52,320 1.6 %
53-2012 Commercial Pilots 100 0.01% (4) (4) $60,690 3.6 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 41,980 4.23% $15.43 $16.67 $34,670 0.7 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 4,730 0.48% $13.95 $14.78 $30,750 1.5 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (8) (8) $12.45 $11.54 $24,000 3.9 %
53-3099 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other (8) (8) $15.31 $15.04 $31,290 4.9 %
53-5011 Sailors and Marine Oilers 450 0.05% $14.36 $15.31 $31,840 6.9 %
53-5021 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 370 0.04% $23.62 $24.60 $51,170 4.2 %
53-6099 Transportation Workers, All Other 80 0.01% $10.58 $12.98 $27,000 9.1 %
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 3,160 0.32% $18.86 $19.81 $41,210 1.7 %
53-7031 Dredge Operators 510 0.05% $19.42 $20.81 $43,290 4.7 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 13,750 1.39% $15.70 $17.10 $35,560 1.3 %
53-7041 Hoist and Winch Operators 80 0.01% $14.14 $16.68 $34,700 7.8 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 2,540 0.26% $14.20 $15.90 $33,080 3.6 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 120 0.01% $8.34 $9.86 $20,510 7.2 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 10,790 1.09% $10.45 $11.49 $23,910 1.5 %
53-7073 Wellhead Pumpers (8) (8) $19.11 $18.72 $38,940 5.1 %
53-7121 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (8) (8) $11.75 $12.25 $25,480 9.8 %
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 220 0.02% $16.05 $15.91 $33,100 7.6 %

About May 2006 National Industry-Specific 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 $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.

(7) The value is less than .005 percent of industry employment.

(8) Estimates not released.

(9) Wage data for this occupation were removed because of reporting errors. Data are being corrected and revised wage estimates will be posted as soon as possible.



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Last Modified Date: September 26, 2008