May 2006 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

East Kentucky 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 East Kentucky 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 East Kentucky 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 121,520 $11.89 $14.43 $30,010 1.0 %
 
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 4,710 $28.11 $31.37 $65,240 2.1 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 260 $50.43 $57.61 $119,820 5.5 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,510 $31.99 $36.54 $76,000 4.2 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 90 $28.34 $30.16 $62,720 7.4 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 80 $21.55 $24.39 $50,720 4.6 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 50 $26.56 $29.22 $60,780 5.6 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 360 $24.40 $26.10 $54,280 6.4 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 90 $33.71 $32.93 $68,500 3.9 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 40 $29.63 $28.61 $59,520 5.2 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 60 $27.60 $28.74 $59,780 7.9 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program (8) $11.95 $16.12 $33,520 3.8 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 470 (4) (4) $62,700 1.0 %
11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 70 $22.51 $23.25 $48,350 19.2 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 100 $39.02 $38.91 $80,930 4.1 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 210 $16.87 $17.57 $36,550 2.7 %
11-9061 Funeral Directors 110 $21.09 $19.64 $40,860 7.2 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 50 $14.02 $15.42 $32,080 11.2 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 360 $30.44 $32.59 $67,790 6.3 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 260 $22.18 $22.28 $46,340 0.8 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 220 $17.30 $19.19 $39,910 5.8 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 70 $24.57 $28.18 $58,620 8.1 %
 
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 1,900 $19.56 $21.72 $45,170 5.2 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 120 $19.06 $19.32 $40,190 3.9 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 150 $28.63 $28.23 $58,720 6.0 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 40 $21.25 $24.40 $50,750 11.9 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 90 $17.32 $17.97 $37,380 4.3 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 60 $18.47 $19.64 $40,850 5.9 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 60 $18.51 $19.77 $41,130 2.7 %
13-1111 Management Analysts (8) $36.99 $57.02 $118,600 19.0 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 270 $19.24 $19.15 $39,830 6.3 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 320 $19.48 $21.25 $44,210 2.4 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 250 $19.45 $20.27 $42,160 3.9 %
 
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 430 $17.80 $19.05 $39,610 4.1 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers (8) $16.98 $20.79 $43,230 16.5 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 140 $11.26 $13.24 $27,540 5.8 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 40 $28.18 $27.69 $57,590 5.3 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 80 $18.04 $18.43 $38,320 2.3 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 80 $19.83 $20.44 $42,520 3.8 %
 
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 1,080 $20.33 $21.21 $44,120 3.7 %
17-1022 Surveyors 180 $16.41 $17.65 $36,700 5.3 %
17-2081 Environmental Engineers (8) $16.84 $19.13 $39,800 16.3 %
17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 100 $31.09 $30.94 $64,360 3.5 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 40 $17.35 $19.23 $40,000 14.9 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 80 $25.54 $24.89 $51,780 5.1 %
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 40 $21.94 $23.29 $48,450 9.9 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 140 $10.88 $11.47 $23,860 5.2 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 530 $19.63 $21.83 $45,410 3.8 %
19-2031 Chemists 30 $19.70 $20.58 $42,810 6.9 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 30 $23.01 $23.94 $49,790 2.2 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 50 $24.82 $29.45 $61,250 4.5 %
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 30 $28.25 $27.89 $58,010 3.6 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 120 $15.97 $15.98 $33,250 8.3 %
19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 50 $19.94 $20.00 $41,600 3.9 %
19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other (8) $20.86 $22.88 $47,590 4.6 %
 
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 2,670 $15.14 $15.70 $32,660 2.7 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 240 $24.33 $23.13 $48,110 3.1 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors (8) $15.64 $16.82 $34,980 5.7 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 140 $15.22 $17.78 $36,980 6.6 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 120 $16.55 $16.44 $34,200 3.0 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 200 $11.43 $12.76 $26,540 3.5 %
21-1091 Health Educators 60 $21.32 $20.57 $42,790 4.6 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 520 $9.82 $10.31 $21,440 3.3 %
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 40 $15.46 $15.12 $31,450 4.4 %
21-2011 Clergy 30 $19.52 $21.41 $44,530 7.9 %
 
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 900 $18.04 $24.07 $50,070 13.9 %
23-1011 Lawyers 250 $30.35 $40.05 $83,310 16.4 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 480 $14.06 $15.39 $32,020 13.9 %
23-2092 Law Clerks (8) $16.17 $13.61 $28,310 29.3 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 30 $15.45 $15.97 $33,210 3.7 %
 
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 11,160 $17.21 $16.71 $34,760 1.4 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $45,110 5.8 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 450 $19.37 $18.88 $39,280 9.9 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 320 $11.43 $12.48 $25,970 3.2 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 120 (4) (4) $40,920 1.9 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 2,530 (4) (4) $41,440 0.9 %
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 710 (4) (4) $41,730 1.0 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,330 (4) (4) $43,040 0.9 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 60 (4) (4) $49,240 2.0 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 380 (4) (4) $41,530 1.3 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 140 (4) (4) $41,570 1.3 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 260 (4) (4) $42,780 1.1 %
25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors 140 $10.17 $12.01 $24,980 6.2 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 50 $13.58 $15.32 $31,860 8.0 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 1,240 (4) (4) $25,000 2.4 %
25-4021 Librarians 330 $20.53 $20.16 $41,930 2.1 %
25-4031 Library Technicians (8) $9.54 $10.67 $22,180 7.3 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 130 $28.60 $28.06 $58,360 2.1 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,970 (4) (4) $17,890 1.2 %
25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 160 $13.98 $15.35 $31,920 1.9 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 670 $11.35 $13.56 $28,210 7.3 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 70 $8.95 $9.20 $19,130 8.4 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 60 $13.23 $14.04 $29,210 9.9 %
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts (8) (4) (4) $40,710 4.9 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 110 $6.46 $7.21 $15,000 10.6 %
27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 50 $8.50 $8.50 $17,680 5.5 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 80 $17.74 $17.21 $35,790 4.2 %
 
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 8,390 $18.81 $22.89 $47,610 2.9 %
29-1021 Dentists, General (8) $33.06 $33.84 $70,400 25.7 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 50 $22.22 $23.87 $49,650 4.6 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 340 $49.01 $52.44 $109,070 9.9 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (8) (5) $80.96 $168,390 10.4 %
29-1063 Internists, General 60 $59.74 $59.30 $123,340 9.5 %
29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists (8) (5) (5) (5) 14.5 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (8) (5) $89.83 $186,850 10.8 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 40 $34.51 $33.68 $70,060 2.2 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,600 $22.46 $23.23 $48,310 1.0 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 60 $30.61 $31.89 $66,330 2.3 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 150 $30.00 $31.35 $65,210 2.8 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 70 $15.95 $16.15 $33,600 4.1 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 150 $23.77 $24.48 $50,910 1.7 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 190 $18.94 $19.57 $40,720 1.6 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists (8) $25.60 $25.36 $52,750 3.0 %
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (8) $16.91 $17.04 $35,450 3.2 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 270 $19.49 $19.17 $39,880 1.5 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 670 $10.19 $10.39 $21,620 4.1 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 860 $9.85 $10.20 $21,220 5.1 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 80 $12.67 $13.48 $28,030 3.1 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 60 $8.98 $8.82 $18,350 5.6 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,200 $14.93 $14.61 $30,380 1.5 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 300 $9.30 $11.51 $23,940 6.6 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 60 $13.92 $15.89 $33,040 7.7 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 250 $28.77 $29.20 $60,730 2.6 %
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 60 (8) (8) (8) (8)
 
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 3,810 $9.14 $9.92 $20,640 2.0 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides (8) $10.25 $10.09 $20,980 3.4 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,980 $8.87 $9.26 $19,260 1.9 %
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 90 $20.50 $20.95 $43,580 6.4 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 60 $8.71 $9.82 $20,430 7.6 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 180 $9.09 $9.82 $20,420 9.4 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 660 $8.87 $9.64 $20,050 5.9 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 50 $14.78 $13.71 $28,520 6.5 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 180 $11.61 $11.39 $23,690 4.2 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 80 $7.09 $7.77 $16,170 12.8 %
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 140 $9.25 $11.01 $22,890 2.9 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 3,340 $9.82 $12.31 $25,600 5.9 %
33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 80 $11.26 $15.97 $33,220 8.5 %
33-2011 Fire Fighters (8) $7.50 $7.71 $16,030 10.6 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 970 $11.85 $14.54 $30,250 6.0 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 490 $10.67 $12.97 $26,970 9.4 %
33-9032 Security Guards 1,150 $7.85 $7.85 $16,330 3.3 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 200 $15.68 $17.10 $35,560 9.6 %
 
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 9,240 $6.98 $7.56 $15,730 2.0 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 50 $24.51 $21.82 $45,380 14.8 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 860 $9.97 $10.22 $21,270 2.1 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 500 $6.77 $7.24 $15,060 8.2 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 1,340 $8.33 $8.48 $17,640 1.1 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 460 $6.52 $6.89 $14,330 6.8 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 210 $6.88 $6.93 $14,410 5.1 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 650 $8.09 $8.35 $17,360 2.1 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 3,450 $6.54 $6.79 $14,120 4.0 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 270 $6.56 $6.97 $14,500 4.0 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 980 $6.45 $6.59 $13,710 3.4 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 70 $6.92 $7.21 $14,990 4.8 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 110 $6.70 $6.93 $14,420 4.9 %
35-9021 Dishwashers (8) $6.34 $6.38 $13,260 6.1 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 90 $7.43 $7.49 $15,580 5.1 %
 
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 3,650 $8.05 $8.51 $17,700 1.4 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 250 $12.16 $12.11 $25,190 3.7 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 50 $12.76 $12.84 $26,710 9.0 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,160 $8.05 $8.29 $17,240 1.7 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 810 $7.27 $7.63 $15,880 2.1 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 330 $7.41 $8.30 $17,260 5.4 %
 
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 1,870 $7.83 $8.78 $18,260 2.6 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 110 $12.16 $12.73 $26,480 6.1 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 40 $6.46 $6.80 $14,140 8.2 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 50 $7.45 $7.34 $15,280 3.3 %
39-4011 Embalmers (8) $13.78 $14.53 $30,220 10.6 %
39-4021 Funeral Attendants 60 $7.64 $7.69 $15,990 8.6 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 130 $7.49 $8.20 $17,050 7.2 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 660 $7.58 $7.97 $16,590 3.1 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 150 $6.54 $6.78 $14,110 4.6 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 150 $9.06 $11.24 $23,380 7.3 %
39-9041 Residential Advisors 210 $8.01 $8.35 $17,370 4.5 %
 
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 12,580 $7.59 $10.04 $20,890 2.9 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,630 $11.19 $13.68 $28,460 4.5 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 290 $17.39 $19.41 $40,380 8.7 %
41-2011 Cashiers 4,220 $6.59 $6.78 $14,110 1.4 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 310 $7.00 $11.34 $23,590 26.1 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 270 $10.15 $10.16 $21,130 6.9 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 4,150 $7.54 $8.61 $17,910 3.3 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 70 $14.43 $20.26 $42,130 13.4 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 280 $14.35 $13.69 $28,480 13.2 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 40 $16.38 $21.27 $44,240 15.2 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 690 $18.21 $22.36 $46,520 9.2 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 70 $15.50 $17.36 $36,120 12.0 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 510 $7.94 $8.12 $16,900 2.9 %
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 30 $14.20 $15.64 $32,540 12.2 %
 
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 17,960 $10.10 $11.18 $23,240 1.6 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,110 $17.98 $18.55 $38,590 3.4 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 110 $9.59 $9.71 $20,200 3.1 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 180 $10.53 $11.24 $23,380 5.9 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 850 $11.03 $11.45 $23,810 2.8 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,310 $10.80 $11.49 $23,910 2.6 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 210 $12.33 $13.00 $27,030 3.2 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 40 $13.14 $14.24 $29,620 7.0 %
43-3071 Tellers 750 $8.18 $8.40 $17,470 3.9 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,960 $8.67 $9.50 $19,770 3.7 %
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 40 $18.71 $18.48 $38,440 3.8 %
43-4071 File Clerks 150 $8.08 $8.09 $16,830 3.1 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 200 $6.84 $6.99 $14,530 4.3 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 160 $9.21 $9.77 $20,320 4.1 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical (8) $8.71 $8.68 $18,060 5.7 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 170 $10.32 $10.45 $21,740 2.4 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 130 $9.03 $9.61 $19,980 5.8 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 60 $12.47 $13.60 $28,300 3.6 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,060 $8.28 $8.61 $17,900 2.1 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 150 $11.20 $12.48 $25,950 2.4 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (8) $11.98 $11.44 $23,810 4.6 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 150 $9.97 $10.52 $21,890 7.3 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 80 $12.64 $14.09 $29,310 6.1 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 100 $11.78 $12.15 $25,270 6.6 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 120 $20.56 $20.14 $41,890 1.1 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 230 $20.01 $20.76 $43,180 0.8 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 220 $11.77 $13.11 $27,270 0.9 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 90 $10.39 $12.06 $25,080 8.4 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 220 $14.57 $14.54 $30,240 4.4 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,660 $7.46 $8.34 $17,350 2.4 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 80 $13.36 $14.20 $29,530 5.6 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 890 $14.19 $14.97 $31,130 2.5 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 250 $15.38 $16.08 $33,440 4.3 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 300 $10.87 $10.44 $21,710 5.0 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,640 $9.71 $10.13 $21,080 1.7 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 290 $9.84 $9.99 $20,780 3.9 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists (8) $14.85 $14.97 $31,130 2.6 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 110 $8.17 $9.63 $20,030 11.5 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,150 $9.91 $10.10 $21,010 2.2 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 40 $9.01 $10.39 $21,600 9.0 %
 
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 170 $12.28 $12.09 $25,140 2.5 %
45-4021 Fallers (8) $12.60 $12.48 $25,960 3.0 %
45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators 50 $11.95 $11.39 $23,690 6.7 %
 
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 11,770 $16.12 $17.50 $36,400 2.1 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 1,300 $27.75 $26.25 $54,590 3.1 %
47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 70 $18.72 $18.25 $37,970 6.8 %
47-2031 Carpenters 470 $12.82 $16.91 $35,180 11.8 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 90 $13.99 $14.83 $30,840 10.8 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 910 $12.65 $15.22 $31,660 10.9 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 2,930 $15.66 $15.82 $32,900 1.7 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 40 $10.66 $11.25 $23,400 8.6 %
47-2111 Electricians 730 $21.42 $21.88 $45,500 4.8 %
47-2151 Pipelayers 50 $11.88 $13.52 $28,130 8.3 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 250 $18.89 $19.98 $41,550 5.9 %
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 70 $15.54 $19.48 $40,510 18.4 %
47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters (8) $8.78 $8.98 $18,670 7.5 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians (8) $8.58 $9.08 $18,890 3.8 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 40 $8.83 $9.98 $20,750 6.6 %
47-5012 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 130 $13.95 $16.43 $34,170 9.0 %
47-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining (8) $18.07 $19.68 $40,940 13.6 %
47-5021 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (8) $14.33 $14.84 $30,870 5.0 %
47-5031 Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 190 $16.42 $16.87 $35,090 3.1 %
47-5041 Continuous Mining Machine Operators 380 $18.96 $19.61 $40,780 3.3 %
47-5042 Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators 260 $18.61 $19.17 $39,870 5.5 %
47-5061 Roof Bolters, Mining 870 $17.74 $18.92 $39,360 3.7 %
47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 130 $16.30 $17.22 $35,810 9.8 %
47-5081 Helpers--Extraction Workers 1,060 $13.72 $14.28 $29,690 3.9 %
47-5099 Extraction Workers, All Other 380 $15.82 $15.46 $32,160 2.4 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 6,680 $15.01 $15.99 $33,270 2.6 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 690 $21.54 $23.52 $48,920 2.9 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 40 $11.32 $11.90 $24,740 5.0 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 210 $25.38 $24.11 $50,150 3.8 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 50 $10.69 $11.21 $23,320 15.9 %
49-3022 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers (8) $12.92 $12.86 $26,740 5.0 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 540 $10.66 $12.44 $25,880 8.2 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 440 $13.88 $13.80 $28,690 2.0 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 690 $16.73 $17.79 $37,010 3.9 %
49-3052 Motorcycle Mechanics 30 $11.80 $11.69 $24,310 4.7 %
49-3053 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 60 $9.37 $9.29 $19,310 9.7 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (8) $7.29 $7.42 $15,440 6.9 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 60 $14.17 $15.34 $31,920 15.8 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 130 $10.55 $11.45 $23,820 8.9 %
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 640 $18.74 $19.86 $41,310 6.1 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,390 $12.15 $12.99 $27,020 3.9 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 440 $15.64 $16.08 $33,450 6.1 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 280 $12.99 $15.32 $31,870 4.6 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 60 $14.76 $13.89 $28,900 5.1 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 140 $16.36 $15.67 $32,600 5.6 %
 
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 6,570 $11.10 $13.07 $27,180 4.6 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 600 $20.90 $22.95 $47,740 6.4 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 240 $8.44 $10.05 $20,910 8.9 %
51-3011 Bakers 90 $8.19 $8.54 $17,770 3.9 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 250 $8.37 $9.03 $18,770 3.8 %
51-4041 Machinists 200 $13.81 $14.71 $30,600 7.7 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 440 $14.45 $14.82 $30,820 3.9 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 50 $8.85 $10.22 $21,250 10.8 %
51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 70 $8.80 $10.34 $21,510 8.4 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 170 $7.02 $8.23 $17,110 9.5 %
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 630 $7.67 $8.27 $17,200 3.3 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 120 $8.27 $8.59 $17,860 2.8 %
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 60 $12.16 $11.96 $24,880 4.2 %
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing (8) $6.95 $7.93 $16,490 7.0 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 240 $9.93 $10.70 $22,260 5.9 %
51-8092 Gas Plant Operators 70 $17.07 $18.29 $38,040 7.7 %
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 90 $15.87 $16.01 $33,300 4.1 %
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (8) $18.83 $19.32 $40,190 9.6 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 50 $11.81 $12.62 $26,260 8.1 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 210 $9.57 $11.09 $23,060 5.1 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 260 $12.29 $11.82 $24,580 11.2 %
51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 160 (8) (8) (8) (8)
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 380 $10.50 $10.53 $21,910 3.7 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 40 $10.96 $12.38 $25,750 9.4 %
 
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 11,430 $12.65 $12.84 $26,710 1.9 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 80 $26.07 $23.91 $49,730 13.2 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 260 $20.05 $22.68 $47,170 5.8 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 110 $8.36 $8.64 $17,980 3.2 %
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 1,350 $13.14 $13.31 $27,680 1.6 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 410 $10.46 $10.76 $22,380 6.6 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 3,760 $13.86 $13.89 $28,890 3.0 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 1,260 $9.46 $10.67 $22,190 6.5 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 80 $6.92 $7.45 $15,490 4.3 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants (8) $7.14 $7.52 $15,650 8.1 %
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 200 $15.05 $15.28 $31,780 5.9 %
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 720 $15.85 $15.70 $32,650 2.7 %
53-7033 Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining 250 $17.67 $17.65 $36,720 2.8 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 300 $11.80 $11.58 $24,090 3.0 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 170 $7.17 $8.17 $17,000 8.2 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,120 $7.48 $8.07 $16,790 2.9 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 340 $6.30 $6.35 $13,210 3.5 %
53-7073 Wellhead Pumpers 160 $16.60 $16.47 $34,250 7.2 %
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 100 $9.55 $9.26 $19,250 3.1 %
53-7111 Shuttle Car Operators 410 $17.18 $17.50 $36,400 2.9 %

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.

(5) This wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.

(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