May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Eastern and Southern Colorado 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado 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 67,820 $12.20 $14.28 $29,710 1.4 %
 
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 2,750 $27.09 $28.80 $59,900 1.9 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 160 $35.89 $36.08 $75,040 2.7 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 870 $28.85 $31.51 $65,540 2.6 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 30 $34.73 $44.39 $92,330 12.3 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 60 $26.85 $27.03 $56,220 3.7 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 130 $33.70 $33.89 $70,500 5.7 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 30 $28.19 $30.74 $63,930 6.5 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 60 $29.65 $34.87 $72,530 18.0 %
11-9021 Construction Managers (8) $25.94 $26.74 $55,610 4.9 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 230 (4) (4) $59,960 1.2 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 70 $26.05 $27.38 $56,950 2.9 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 50 $17.36 $20.07 $41,750 9.7 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 150 $29.68 $30.03 $62,470 4.9 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 120 $23.12 $23.33 $48,520 0.8 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (8) $24.97 $25.22 $52,450 6.4 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 110 $20.44 $22.04 $45,840 4.7 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 180 $25.83 $27.57 $57,340 5.6 %
 
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 1,590 $19.27 $20.14 $41,890 2.8 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 50 $16.24 $17.05 $35,460 8.4 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 80 $16.37 $17.15 $35,670 4.4 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 130 $19.88 $19.59 $40,760 2.4 %
13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 30 $18.73 $20.51 $42,660 9.7 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 40 $19.34 $19.15 $39,820 4.8 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 50 $19.98 $22.08 $45,930 3.7 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 280 $20.38 $20.22 $42,050 9.0 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 280 $21.48 $21.89 $45,530 2.8 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 80 $14.28 $16.41 $34,140 6.7 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 270 $21.28 $23.05 $47,940 4.8 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 60 $17.73 $18.22 $37,900 11.2 %
 
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 510 (8) (8) (8) (8)
15-1021 Computer Programmers 40 $16.57 $18.44 $38,350 8.3 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists (8) $14.09 $15.11 $31,420 5.1 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts (8) $29.27 $29.57 $61,500 3.5 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 80 $22.58 $24.09 $50,100 3.1 %
15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other (8) $24.60 $23.90 $49,710 3.7 %
 
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 380 $27.16 $28.29 $58,840 4.3 %
17-1022 Surveyors 30 $19.12 $20.98 $43,640 9.5 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 70 $31.24 $30.62 $63,700 3.8 %
 
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 560 $19.75 $21.27 $44,240 2.1 %
19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 40 $25.39 $22.87 $47,570 1.4 %
19-1031 Conservation Scientists 90 $26.37 $26.37 $54,850 1.0 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 40 $21.62 $24.80 $51,590 7.2 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 90 $15.28 $16.68 $34,690 1.5 %
19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 120 $13.80 $14.98 $31,160 1.1 %
 
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 1,540 $14.12 $15.31 $31,850 3.4 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 240 $18.11 $18.95 $39,420 2.6 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 70 $16.99 $17.36 $36,120 2.6 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 120 $11.57 $12.76 $26,550 6.9 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 130 $14.53 $14.89 $30,980 7.2 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 50 $16.25 $16.94 $35,240 3.2 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (8) $14.14 $14.93 $31,060 9.6 %
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 150 $15.01 $16.37 $34,050 9.9 %
21-1091 Health Educators (8) $12.87 $14.04 $29,200 4.2 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 110 $26.06 $24.74 $51,450 2.5 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 280 $11.26 $11.95 $24,850 2.4 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 100 $11.88 $12.37 $25,720 7.4 %
 
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 270 $19.51 $29.61 $61,590 9.7 %
23-1011 Lawyers (8) $38.97 $49.10 $102,140 22.9 %
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 40 $55.40 $60.16 $125,120 14.0 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 50 $17.20 $17.15 $35,680 3.0 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 60 $15.94 $17.87 $37,170 16.6 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 40 $18.70 $17.78 $36,980 8.2 %
 
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 6,570 $15.95 $16.27 $33,830 1.1 %
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $36,730 3.0 %
25-1041 Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $37,850 4.1 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary (8) $17.73 $18.51 $38,500 2.6 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (8) $12.29 $12.15 $25,270 5.9 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 150 (4) (4) $35,910 1.7 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,320 (4) (4) $36,900 1.0 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 560 (4) (4) $36,610 1.0 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 790 (4) (4) $37,130 1.2 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 100 (4) (4) $37,500 3.0 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 140 (4) (4) $39,550 2.9 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 40 (4) (4) $38,770 1.8 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 60 (4) (4) $39,800 2.2 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 80 $14.41 $17.80 $37,030 9.6 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers (8) $11.26 $11.25 $23,400 3.2 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 730 (4) (4) $34,670 1.4 %
25-4021 Librarians 130 $20.36 $20.27 $42,170 2.8 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 270 $11.54 $11.64 $24,200 1.5 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 70 $20.30 $23.55 $48,990 4.2 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 950 (4) (4) $21,060 1.6 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 60 $22.43 $22.73 $47,270 2.4 %
 
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 410 $10.66 $12.58 $26,160 4.3 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 40 $9.55 $8.88 $18,470 9.9 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 50 (4) (4) $35,860 4.7 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 60 $8.24 $8.36 $17,400 5.8 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 40 $8.85 $9.14 $19,020 9.4 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 60 $15.84 $16.57 $34,470 4.7 %
 
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 3,410 $19.89 $23.07 $47,980 2.5 %
29-1021 Dentists, General 40 $46.39 $57.72 $120,050 27.4 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 70 $45.65 $46.86 $97,480 6.2 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 70 $65.67 $69.96 $145,520 5.2 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 30 $60.93 $64.22 $133,580 9.9 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,130 $22.47 $23.30 $48,460 1.3 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 30 $27.14 $26.44 $55,000 4.0 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 80 $28.90 $28.68 $59,660 5.4 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 50 $18.68 $19.43 $40,410 2.8 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 40 $21.27 $24.74 $51,450 7.7 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 40 $23.12 $22.37 $46,540 16.6 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 100 $23.17 $23.38 $48,640 1.3 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 90 $14.58 $14.94 $31,060 3.4 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 50 $39.49 $42.01 $87,390 12.5 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 120 $23.13 $23.40 $48,680 2.5 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 220 $14.69 $14.25 $29,650 3.3 %
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 50 $10.47 $11.05 $22,990 8.9 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 130 $12.85 $13.27 $27,610 4.0 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 30 $15.54 $15.67 $32,590 2.6 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 570 $16.06 $16.20 $33,700 1.1 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 120 $12.02 $13.13 $27,310 1.9 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 60 $11.56 $12.16 $25,290 7.7 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (8) $18.27 $18.70 $38,890 11.4 %
 
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 2,150 $9.68 $10.18 $21,170 1.5 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 330 $8.47 $8.63 $17,940 2.0 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,090 $9.30 $9.50 $19,750 1.6 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 40 $18.18 $18.58 $38,640 2.2 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 40 $10.25 $11.28 $23,450 9.5 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 210 $11.79 $11.80 $24,540 3.4 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 150 $10.79 $11.12 $23,130 2.9 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 70 $12.76 $12.95 $26,940 2.8 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 60 $11.26 $11.67 $24,270 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 3,010 $16.61 $16.98 $35,320 4.8 %
33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 180 $26.27 $25.14 $52,280 3.1 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 80 $26.82 $26.25 $54,610 5.1 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters 100 $14.95 $14.33 $29,800 8.8 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 1,630 $16.91 $16.61 $34,550 4.6 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 40 $22.39 $23.89 $49,680 4.4 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 560 $15.97 $17.16 $35,680 4.8 %
33-9032 Security Guards 50 $10.29 $10.62 $22,080 2.5 %
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 160 $7.22 $7.49 $15,570 4.8 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other (8) $12.05 $13.05 $27,140 4.7 %
 
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 6,380 $7.10 $8.00 $16,650 2.4 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 450 $12.99 $13.91 $28,920 6.0 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 410 $6.79 $6.97 $14,490 5.3 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 340 $8.85 $9.06 $18,850 1.9 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 460 $7.69 $8.23 $17,130 6.9 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 110 $9.53 $9.41 $19,570 6.2 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 750 $8.66 $9.04 $18,800 1.9 %
35-3011 Bartenders 300 $7.23 $7.41 $15,410 6.8 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,290 $6.50 $6.75 $14,030 2.7 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 460 $6.66 $7.26 $15,100 10.3 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,200 $6.52 $7.09 $14,750 6.0 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 70 $6.33 $6.39 $13,300 5.9 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 320 $6.77 $6.84 $14,230 4.7 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 120 $6.46 $6.47 $13,470 3.9 %
35-9099 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other (8) $10.20 $10.59 $22,030 4.1 %
 
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 2,600 $8.51 $9.30 $19,340 2.3 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 90 $14.65 $14.14 $29,420 5.6 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 50 $15.42 $15.96 $33,210 4.3 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,310 $9.27 $9.63 $20,030 1.8 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 770 $6.85 $7.10 $14,770 2.9 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 350 $9.41 $10.24 $21,300 3.1 %
 
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 1,780 $8.10 $8.54 $17,750 2.1 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 40 $13.60 $15.07 $31,360 5.9 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 50 $10.58 $11.37 $23,660 8.9 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 100 $6.92 $8.10 $16,850 15.2 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 220 $7.17 $7.90 $16,440 4.5 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 1,000 $7.90 $7.81 $16,250 2.4 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 190 $8.88 $9.66 $20,090 2.5 %
 
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 5,870 $8.91 $11.59 $24,100 3.1 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 550 $13.51 $15.63 $32,500 4.7 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 40 $29.06 $30.13 $62,670 7.6 %
41-2011 Cashiers 1,840 $7.15 $7.43 $15,460 2.2 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 320 $7.27 $8.59 $17,860 8.1 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 260 $13.39 $13.74 $28,570 6.9 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 1,910 $9.00 $10.38 $21,590 3.5 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents (8) $10.87 $14.92 $31,020 18.1 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 170 $16.67 $18.31 $38,090 9.5 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other (8) $27.75 $27.55 $57,300 8.3 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 400 $16.87 $19.68 $40,940 8.6 %
41-9021 Real Estate Brokers (8) $42.58 $38.52 $80,130 13.5 %
41-9041 Telemarketers (8) $8.04 $8.87 $18,450 4.7 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 80 $10.65 $12.69 $26,390 14.0 %
 
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 10,470 $11.15 $12.22 $25,420 1.2 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 420 $18.10 $18.41 $38,300 2.6 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 60 $10.65 $11.08 $23,050 2.8 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 120 $10.16 $10.43 $21,690 6.5 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 240 $11.15 $11.66 $24,260 2.5 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,220 $12.22 $12.68 $26,370 1.6 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 90 $13.04 $13.85 $28,800 4.3 %
43-3071 Tellers 520 $9.56 $9.71 $20,200 2.1 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 170 $12.73 $13.83 $28,760 4.2 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (8) $12.69 $13.17 $27,390 4.1 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 280 $10.91 $11.88 $24,700 3.7 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 110 $16.50 $17.53 $36,470 3.7 %
43-4071 File Clerks 80 $10.52 $10.44 $21,710 3.0 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 290 $6.80 $6.87 $14,300 3.7 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 80 $11.17 $12.21 $25,390 3.9 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 60 $7.88 $8.56 $17,800 3.2 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 150 $12.26 $12.55 $26,100 4.0 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 100 $10.43 $11.34 $23,600 5.4 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 60 $14.55 $15.38 $31,990 2.9 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 380 $9.70 $9.64 $20,040 2.4 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 100 $12.99 $13.61 $28,300 2.7 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 60 $13.86 $14.35 $29,850 4.0 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 90 $10.61 $12.13 $25,220 5.7 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities (8) $17.45 $19.57 $40,700 3.3 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 110 $21.27 $20.80 $43,270 1.1 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 250 $20.42 $20.13 $41,880 0.9 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 120 $11.68 $13.12 $27,300 1.0 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 130 $10.31 $10.98 $22,840 3.9 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 580 $9.11 $9.71 $20,190 3.0 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 390 $15.25 $15.96 $33,190 4.7 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries (8) $13.76 $13.95 $29,010 6.3 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 140 $11.12 $11.50 $23,910 4.3 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,180 $11.81 $12.63 $26,270 5.7 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 50 $9.54 $10.74 $22,350 11.2 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,200 $9.86 $10.33 $21,490 2.4 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other (8) $13.84 $13.71 $28,520 3.4 %
 
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 1,080 $7.11 $9.30 $19,350 6.3 %
45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers (8) $19.66 $19.49 $40,530 7.8 %
45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 510 $6.53 $7.18 $14,930 6.6 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 210 $6.51 $6.92 $14,390 6.7 %
45-4021 Fallers 40 $14.44 $12.92 $26,870 22.3 %
 
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 3,660 $14.19 $15.34 $31,900 2.1 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 310 $23.04 $24.13 $50,180 3.5 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 50 $13.37 $14.20 $29,530 4.1 %
47-2031 Carpenters 460 $13.57 $13.63 $28,350 4.1 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 40 $14.66 $17.34 $36,070 11.5 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 530 $10.38 $10.55 $21,940 3.7 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 70 $13.66 $14.90 $31,000 5.6 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 440 $16.26 $17.07 $35,500 3.1 %
47-2111 Electricians 250 $18.12 $19.05 $39,620 8.5 %
47-2151 Pipelayers (8) $13.86 $14.38 $29,920 4.4 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (8) $13.32 $14.31 $29,760 5.8 %
47-3019 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other 30 $9.15 $9.02 $18,770 8.4 %
47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 580 $14.60 $15.07 $31,350 3.2 %
47-5011 Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas 90 $15.49 $17.33 $36,050 9.6 %
47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 70 $13.26 $14.57 $30,300 10.1 %
47-5081 Helpers--Extraction Workers 130 $15.98 $15.38 $31,980 4.5 %
47-5099 Extraction Workers, All Other (8) $13.97 $15.57 $32,390 6.2 %
 
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 3,480 $15.32 $16.40 $34,100 3.1 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 320 $21.04 $21.98 $45,720 2.6 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 90 $25.81 $24.84 $51,670 5.1 %
49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (8) $15.58 $16.25 $33,790 3.3 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 30 $19.54 $19.08 $39,690 7.5 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 50 $10.82 $11.38 $23,680 6.3 %
49-3022 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers (8) $10.60 $10.96 $22,800 5.4 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 460 $13.32 $14.10 $29,340 3.6 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 240 $15.87 $16.50 $34,310 4.1 %
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 130 $13.60 $14.49 $30,150 5.7 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (8) $20.00 $18.97 $39,460 5.0 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (8) $9.37 $9.54 $19,850 7.4 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 90 $15.23 $15.11 $31,440 5.8 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 140 $13.71 $15.69 $32,630 7.4 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 840 $13.39 $13.48 $28,050 2.9 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 410 $24.71 $24.22 $50,380 2.4 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 50 $16.19 $16.75 $34,830 7.9 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers (8) $10.34 $10.83 $22,530 7.8 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 70 $9.89 $10.24 $21,300 8.1 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 70 $16.02 $15.79 $32,840 5.1 %
 
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 4,130 $11.70 $12.91 $26,860 2.4 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 250 $21.99 $22.25 $46,280 2.3 %
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 50 $12.34 $12.46 $25,920 4.7 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers (8) $10.19 $11.33 $23,570 5.8 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 50 $9.21 $9.44 $19,630 2.4 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 100 $12.47 $12.92 $26,870 12.7 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 130 $10.91 $11.69 $24,320 6.9 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $10.50 $11.00 $22,890 4.0 %
51-4041 Machinists 130 $13.76 $14.21 $29,550 3.7 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 280 $13.71 $15.24 $31,690 6.4 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 170 $8.85 $8.41 $17,490 9.4 %
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 60 $21.83 $21.34 $44,380 4.2 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 170 $13.87 $15.24 $31,710 3.7 %
51-8092 Gas Plant Operators 60 $23.69 $23.04 $47,930 5.6 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 110 $14.16 $15.03 $31,250 4.4 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 270 $9.79 $9.74 $20,260 4.6 %
51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 30 $11.54 $11.43 $23,770 4.0 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 110 $11.77 $12.72 $26,450 6.2 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 60 $15.76 $15.19 $31,590 3.9 %
 
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 5,220 $10.56 $11.75 $24,450 3.6 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 80 $12.00 $15.26 $31,750 6.9 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 100 $22.89 $21.74 $45,230 5.9 %
53-3011 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians (8) $10.79 $11.65 $24,230 5.8 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 400 $11.98 $12.50 $26,000 1.9 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 210 $10.11 $10.69 $22,230 6.2 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,080 $14.15 $14.92 $31,040 7.0 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 450 $11.75 $13.82 $28,750 8.4 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 50 $8.10 $9.08 $18,880 12.8 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants 120 $9.09 $8.64 $17,970 2.7 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders (8) $10.67 $10.95 $22,770 4.5 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 220 $10.43 $11.14 $23,180 4.2 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 180 $7.07 $7.70 $16,010 8.4 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,150 $8.86 $9.28 $19,290 3.1 %
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 90 $10.12 $10.53 $21,910 8.5 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 430 $8.19 $8.42 $17,520 4.9 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 90 $11.71 $11.90 $24,750 2.2 %

About May 2006 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.

(9) Wage data for this occupation were removed because of reporting errors.



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Last Modified Date: September 26, 2008