2002 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Brownsville-Harlingen-San Benito, TX MSA


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These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in the Brownsville-Harlingen-San Benito, TX MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Texas. These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

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SOC Major Groups in the Brownsville-Harlingen-San Benito, TX MSA:

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All Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 113,120 $8.68 $11.91 $24,770 2.4 %
 
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 5,030 $22.94 $27.10 $56,370 1.6 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 350 $37.02 $45.22 $94,050 4.3 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,680 $22.81 $29.38 $61,100 2.6 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 30 $20.41 $24.79 $51,570 9.3 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 60 $34.15 $32.52 $67,630 8.1 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 140 $22.55 $28.67 $59,630 9.5 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 200 $19.41 $21.99 $45,750 4.9 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 60 $30.58 $31.88 $66,310 3.7 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 250 $27.91 $29.11 $60,550 3.5 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 90 $22.05 $24.79 $51,560 5.7 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 110 $23.63 $26.10 $54,280 3.2 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 90 $20.04 $22.44 $46,680 7.0 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 90 $22.13 $23.96 $49,830 4.0 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 120 $18.52 $19.66 $40,890 3.6 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program (6) $10.25 $11.75 $24,450 9.2 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 330 (4) (4) $61,710 2.0 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 40 $37.23 $38.16 $79,360 5.0 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 350 $13.26 $14.51 $30,190 4.4 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 50 $17.24 $22.72 $47,260 16.0 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 50 $14.92 $15.93 $33,130 10.3 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 230 $24.28 $24.50 $50,950 4.9 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 170 $15.15 $14.46 $30,080 8.5 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 110 $16.70 $19.80 $41,180 9.2 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 2,020 $18.29 $19.27 $40,080 2.7 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (6) $19.98 $20.42 $42,480 5.1 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 90 $17.71 $18.82 $39,150 3.1 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (6) $13.11 $16.66 $34,650 15.8 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 490 $20.56 $20.33 $42,280 2.3 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 90 $17.28 $17.85 $37,130 3.1 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 60 $16.43 $15.55 $32,350 5.9 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 100 $13.93 $15.37 $31,960 5.2 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 330 $19.37 $21.43 $44,580 4.2 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 120 $14.45 $17.62 $36,650 4.9 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 70 $13.53 $17.01 $35,380 19.2 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 510 $17.53 $20.26 $42,140 5.5 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 220 $14.87 $15.18 $31,560 3.4 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 60 $22.96 $22.54 $46,880 5.5 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 80 $19.90 $20.88 $43,430 3.5 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 990 $15.51 $18.11 $37,670 3.3 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 60 $28.94 $26.31 $54,720 11.3 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 50 $28.01 $30.22 $62,860 6.0 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 80 $25.68 $25.64 $53,320 2.4 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 70 $13.08 $14.21 $29,550 8.6 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 30 $12.36 $13.48 $28,030 4.3 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 60 $12.41 $12.68 $26,380 2.9 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians (6) $14.47 $14.30 $29,750 3.6 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians (6) $15.36 $16.24 $33,780 3.4 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 110 $9.80 $10.16 $21,130 2.8 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 270 $18.24 $18.61 $38,700 3.4 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 60 $16.01 $16.58 $34,480 6.8 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 40 $20.84 $21.85 $45,450 3.6 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 1,200 $16.83 $17.11 $35,590 5.8 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 410 $23.65 $22.91 $47,640 1.9 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 70 $10.37 $11.17 $23,230 3.4 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 170 $14.70 $15.65 $32,560 7.1 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 110 $16.37 $16.90 $35,140 4.1 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 40 $16.71 $16.79 $34,930 3.0 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 50 $19.91 $21.31 $44,330 11.9 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants (6) $8.30 $8.62 $17,930 3.8 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 320 $22.90 $27.84 $57,910 12.2 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 110 $34.12 $38.11 $79,270 10.0 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants (6) $21.17 $22.10 $45,960 10.2 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 11,300 $17.26 $16.83 $35,000 2.8 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 250 $6.62 $9.26 $19,260 6.8 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 150 (4) (4) $41,580 1.4 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,520 (4) (4) $40,340 1.3 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,570 (4) (4) $42,730 1.3 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 240 (4) (4) $42,740 1.5 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 110 (4) (4) $41,070 1.3 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 170 (4) (4) $42,640 2.4 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 110 $9.16 $11.00 $22,890 16.1 %
  25-4021 Librarians 140 $20.73 $19.78 $41,130 3.2 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 90 $10.01 $10.41 $21,650 4.3 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators (6) $25.18 $25.18 $52,370 2.7 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 2,390 (4) (4) $16,210 5.1 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 660 $9.87 $11.97 $24,890 3.6 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 90 $7.00 $7.65 $15,920 6.7 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 50 $13.72 $14.72 $30,610 3.7 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 40 (4) (4) $14,550 7.0 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 50 $11.31 $13.34 $27,750 9.7 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 40 $12.30 $15.31 $31,840 5.6 %
 
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 5,140 $18.44 $23.04 $47,930 4.3 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 220 $35.70 $35.67 $74,180 2.6 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 40 $46.54 $55.18 $114,770 10.8 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 50 $65.00 $64.22 $133,580 3.0 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General (6) $65.26 $64.63 $134,430 5.0 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,580 $21.78 $21.62 $44,970 3.2 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 110 $28.85 $36.05 $74,990 10.9 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists (6) $15.64 $14.90 $31,000 3.3 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 100 $22.35 $22.90 $47,640 3.1 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 80 $17.80 $17.90 $37,230 3.0 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 180 $10.85 $11.46 $23,840 3.2 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 110 $29.39 $29.87 $62,120 4.4 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 180 $18.41 $18.65 $38,780 4.6 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 170 $9.34 $10.14 $21,090 2.0 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 200 $9.81 $10.06 $20,920 2.5 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 80 $10.30 $10.99 $22,870 8.3 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 40 $8.48 $14.54 $30,250 25.6 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,110 $13.97 $14.47 $30,090 2.3 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 150 $7.81 $8.69 $18,080 4.6 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 4,860 $6.85 $7.76 $16,130 4.0 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 2,180 $6.48 $7.07 $14,700 9.7 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,580 $6.81 $6.85 $14,240 2.5 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 40 $9.20 $15.42 $32,080 16.7 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 90 $10.51 $12.64 $26,290 12.0 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 670 $9.12 $10.27 $21,360 9.3 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 60 $11.86 $11.43 $23,780 4.5 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 40 $7.64 $7.92 $16,470 5.6 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 3,200 $12.44 $14.42 $29,990 8.8 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 160 $30.32 $28.23 $58,720 3.4 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 50 $18.13 $17.18 $35,730 4.5 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 130 $21.71 $22.77 $47,360 6.1 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 1,150 $20.89 $19.20 $39,940 5.0 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 1,070 $6.86 $7.89 $16,400 4.9 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 9,730 $6.54 $6.95 $14,460 1.3 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 160 $8.58 $9.94 $20,670 7.3 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 550 $8.49 $9.58 $19,930 4.0 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 580 $6.45 $6.37 $13,260 2.8 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 430 $7.09 $7.84 $16,310 3.6 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 700 $7.82 $7.70 $16,010 2.8 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 320 $7.66 $7.34 $15,260 6.1 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 600 $6.52 $6.60 $13,730 1.8 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 260 $6.47 $6.70 $13,930 4.1 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,060 $6.22 $6.22 $12,930 2.1 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 690 $6.61 $6.86 $14,280 3.6 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,120 $6.43 $6.75 $14,030 3.4 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 60 $6.59 $6.99 $14,540 5.8 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 390 $6.42 $6.37 $13,250 2.1 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 440 $6.33 $6.19 $12,880 1.6 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 210 $6.55 $6.72 $13,980 3.7 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 5,200 $6.89 $7.52 $15,650 1.6 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 220 $10.86 $11.68 $24,300 9.0 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 60 $10.74 $13.06 $27,160 6.0 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 3,130 $6.99 $7.44 $15,470 2.1 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,080 $6.49 $6.48 $13,470 1.5 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers 40 $11.47 $12.25 $25,480 7.5 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 550 $6.78 $7.26 $15,100 2.1 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 9,280 $6.20 $6.22 $12,930 2.0 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 50 $9.97 $11.60 $24,130 4.6 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants (6) $6.49 $6.66 $13,850 3.0 %
  39-4021 Funeral Attendants 70 $6.77 $7.51 $15,620 7.0 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 240 $6.53 $6.87 $14,290 2.9 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 260 $6.68 $6.74 $14,020 2.6 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 8,080 $6.14 $6.03 $12,530 2.3 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 80 $8.05 $8.44 $17,560 4.0 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 12,110 $7.45 $9.66 $20,090 2.2 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,340 $12.05 $13.30 $27,670 2.8 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 210 $18.19 $22.38 $46,550 10.6 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 3,260 $6.60 $7.09 $14,750 1.7 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 290 $7.66 $9.99 $20,780 7.4 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 270 $8.38 $9.70 $20,180 4.7 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 4,100 $6.83 $8.09 $16,820 2.5 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 60 $9.77 $11.28 $23,470 7.9 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 240 $13.18 $17.72 $36,860 13.1 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 40 $26.72 $37.77 $78,560 14.3 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 30 $9.12 $10.41 $21,660 11.2 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 60 $21.39 $24.23 $50,400 8.3 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 480 $14.63 $16.20 $33,690 3.6 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 60 $10.70 $11.74 $24,410 14.0 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 1,300 $8.59 $8.18 $17,010 2.7 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 16,860 $9.37 $10.47 $21,790 1.8 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,130 $14.31 $16.81 $34,970 4.2 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 170 $7.41 $7.84 $16,300 3.8 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 260 $8.65 $9.55 $19,860 6.0 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 600 $10.44 $10.78 $22,420 4.4 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 990 $10.34 $10.90 $22,660 1.5 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 180 $10.47 $11.15 $23,190 3.0 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 100 $11.52 $14.90 $30,990 4.3 %
  43-3071 Tellers 450 $7.79 $8.14 $16,930 2.7 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 60 $9.20 $9.28 $19,300 3.1 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 80 $6.68 $8.49 $17,650 13.0 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,270 $8.91 $9.17 $19,080 1.4 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 240 $7.37 $8.20 $17,050 5.4 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 230 $6.80 $6.89 $14,330 2.7 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 360 $13.05 $13.43 $27,940 2.8 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 40 $7.18 $8.00 $16,630 2.8 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 120 $8.34 $9.25 $19,250 9.8 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 60 $10.93 $11.93 $24,810 6.7 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 200 $8.49 $9.35 $19,450 3.0 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 90 $13.33 $13.40 $27,870 2.9 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 980 $7.83 $8.13 $16,900 2.1 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 70 $10.05 $11.40 $23,720 9.0 %
  43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 100 $9.71 $11.98 $24,910 14.1 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 100 $7.72 $8.09 $16,820 2.5 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 90 $10.50 $10.52 $21,880 2.0 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 140 $10.59 $11.24 $23,370 3.3 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 70 $12.38 $12.13 $25,230 2.0 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 210 $8.95 $10.31 $21,440 8.0 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 650 $8.28 $8.81 $18,330 1.5 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,140 $7.21 $7.96 $16,550 2.0 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 60 $10.79 $11.35 $23,620 3.4 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 890 $12.17 $13.94 $28,990 4.5 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 230 $13.97 $13.82 $28,740 3.8 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 250 $9.89 $10.08 $20,960 5.1 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,500 $10.05 $11.00 $22,870 3.9 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 60 $10.97 $11.41 $23,730 4.7 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 220 $8.49 $8.74 $18,170 2.4 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 80 $13.01 $14.40 $29,940 10.2 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 60 $9.35 $9.15 $19,040 3.0 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,670 $8.18 $8.58 $17,840 2.1 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 380 $6.57 $7.09 $14,740 3.8 %
  45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 210 $6.28 $6.29 $13,090 3.9 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 120 $6.66 $6.77 $14,070 4.2 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 3,850 $8.89 $9.64 $20,050 1.8 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 300 $14.56 $15.53 $32,290 3.7 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 430 $9.63 $9.69 $20,150 3.1 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 80 $8.24 $8.87 $18,450 8.9 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 580 $7.61 $7.74 $16,100 2.2 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 50 $9.37 $9.43 $19,620 2.9 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 300 $8.45 $8.84 $18,380 2.6 %
  47-2111 Electricians 330 $11.08 $11.82 $24,590 3.1 %
  47-2121 Glaziers (6) $10.49 $11.66 $24,260 10.5 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 110 $8.23 $8.38 $17,440 2.7 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers 80 $7.97 $8.90 $18,510 2.3 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 350 $10.50 $10.67 $22,200 2.8 %
  47-2181 Roofers 80 $8.41 $8.76 $18,220 3.4 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 130 $10.10 $10.90 $22,680 5.3 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 50 $8.11 $8.27 $17,200 4.9 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians 230 $7.75 $7.86 $16,360 2.7 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 190 $7.61 $7.62 $15,860 3.0 %
  47-3016 Helpers—Roofers 60 $6.47 $6.56 $13,640 2.6 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 30 $15.12 $14.88 $30,950 3.8 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 4,420 $10.11 $11.94 $24,830 2.8 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 270 $18.44 $18.92 $39,350 2.5 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 50 $12.72 $12.90 $26,830 6.4 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 270 $19.11 $17.89 $37,200 5.2 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 120 $11.80 $11.87 $24,700 5.7 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 460 $11.30 $12.19 $25,360 4.4 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 190 $10.18 $11.15 $23,190 5.3 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 60 $11.25 $13.09 $27,230 3.2 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 120 $8.36 $8.46 $17,590 6.8 %
  49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door (6) $13.01 $13.86 $28,830 2.5 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 240 $10.26 $11.74 $24,420 5.4 %
  49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 50 $7.87 $8.79 $18,280 11.1 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 130 $13.80 $14.19 $29,510 6.1 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,420 $8.53 $9.19 $19,110 3.0 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 120 $16.85 $17.23 $35,840 8.8 %
  49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 70 $9.36 $9.84 $20,470 10.1 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 160 $6.50 $6.78 $14,100 4.9 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 7,900 $9.16 $10.19 $21,200 2.2 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 540 $15.41 $16.65 $34,630 2.7 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers (6) $8.37 $8.58 $17,840 2.7 %
  51-2031 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers 40 $9.37 $9.77 $20,310 3.1 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 30 $9.20 $9.54 $19,850 3.1 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 290 $8.51 $10.00 $20,790 10.8 %
  51-3011 Bakers 160 $6.75 $6.99 $14,530 4.0 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 140 $9.65 $9.68 $20,130 4.0 %
  51-3092 Food Batchmakers 60 $8.13 $8.95 $18,610 10.0 %
  51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 30 $6.84 $8.65 $18,000 17.3 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 150 $8.48 $9.18 $19,100 3.5 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $7.24 $8.42 $17,510 11.8 %
  51-4041 Machinists 180 $9.89 $11.09 $23,060 5.9 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $9.92 $9.74 $20,260 7.9 %
  51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (6) $9.40 $11.25 $23,400 2.2 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 100 $15.97 $15.23 $31,670 5.6 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 590 $9.93 $10.39 $21,610 1.9 %
  51-5021 Job Printers 40 $8.33 $8.53 $17,740 9.0 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 30 $7.80 $7.96 $16,550 5.2 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 190 $6.66 $6.92 $14,380 2.3 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 50 $6.49 $6.87 $14,280 5.7 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 100 $8.11 $8.31 $17,280 2.7 %
  51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 40 $7.00 $6.91 $14,360 3.9 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 40 $9.88 $10.17 $21,140 1.7 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 250 $10.12 $10.47 $21,790 2.8 %
  51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 40 $8.37 $8.58 $17,850 5.1 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (6) $11.99 $12.10 $25,160 3.0 %
  51-9083 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (6) $7.89 $7.71 $16,040 3.0 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (6) $6.34 $6.61 $13,740 5.3 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 90 $10.31 $10.49 $21,810 2.6 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 30 $6.64 $6.72 $13,990 2.9 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 240 $7.64 $7.80 $16,230 2.9 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 7,880 $8.28 $9.66 $20,100 2.3 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 110 $14.61 $15.27 $31,770 4.6 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 170 $16.40 $17.49 $36,390 5.3 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 110 $10.00 $11.55 $24,020 8.8 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 790 $7.42 $7.76 $16,140 3.0 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 360 $7.34 $9.44 $19,640 14.0 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,360 $12.54 $13.16 $27,380 3.9 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 920 $9.22 $10.29 $21,400 6.1 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 190 $6.39 $6.66 $13,860 3.4 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 90 $6.95 $7.93 $16,490 6.7 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 90 $10.58 $10.86 $22,580 2.7 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 440 $8.66 $9.09 $18,900 2.2 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 210 $6.82 $7.12 $14,810 2.9 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,010 $7.11 $7.85 $16,330 2.7 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 520 $6.66 $7.08 $14,720 4.2 %

About 2002 National, State, and Metropolitan Area 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. 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) Hourly wage rates for occupations where workers typically work fewer than 2,080 hours per year are not available.

(6) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: December 1, 2003