Occupational Employment 

and Wages, May 2006

U.S. Department of Labor

Elaine L. Chao, Secretary

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Keith Hall, Commissioner

June 2008

Bulletin 2703


Contents

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1 

Employment and Wages of Typical U.S. Occupations........................................................................................................ 2

Tables:

Table 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey 

 by occupation, May 2006 ................................................................................................................................. 15

Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the Occupational

 Employment Statistics survey, May 2006 ........................................................................................................ 27

Table 3. National, Industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006................................................................ 77

Appendixes:

	 A. The Standard Occupational Classification System..................................................................................................... 877

B. Survey Methods and Reliability Statement for the May 2006 Occupational Employment Statistics Survey .......... 879

C. Availability of Historical Occupational Employment Statistics Survey Data Nationally and from State Agencies.. 888


Introduction

I

n 2006, there were approximately 132.6 million jobs in 

the United States, earning an hourly median wage of 

$14.61 and an hourly mean wage of $18.84. This bulletin details the spectrum of occupations found in the U.S. 

labor market, providing data on earnings and employment. 

For example, the occupation with the highest employment 

in 2006 was retail salespersons, with about 4.4 million jobs 

and an hourly mean wage of $11.51. The major occupational 

group with the highest employment was office and administrative support, with about 23 million jobs and an hourly 

mean wage of $14.60. Some of the highest-paying occupations in 2006 included physician specialists, chief executives, 

airline pilots, lawyers, air traffic controllers, and engineering managers. Occupational employment and wage statistics 

are also available by industry. For example, general medical 

and surgical hospitals employed nearly 1.4 million registered 

nurses, representing about 57 percent of total employment in 

this occupation. Lastly, occupational data can be compared 

across States and metropolitan areas. For accountants and 

auditors, New York was the top-paying State with an hourly 

mean wage of $34.64, while the District of Columbia had the 

highest employment concentration of these workers, at about 

1.84 percent of total employment. 

The introductory article to this bulletin explores some of 

the characteristics of typical U.S. jobs. Many of the occupations with the highest employment paid below the median 

wage of $14.61, including retail salespersons, cashiers, general office clerks, and waiters and waitresses. Occupations 

earning closest to the U.S. median wage were often in manufacturing, construction, and office and administrative support. 

These average-paying occupations included printing machine 

operators, earning a median wage of $14.90, and loan interviewers and clerks, earning a median wage of $14.89. 

The article also compares the regional differences in 

earnings for selected occupations, focusing on States and 

metropolitan areas along Interstate 80, which runs across 

the continental U.S. from New Jersey to California. In general, the article finds that these selected occupations, including truck drivers, cashiers, general office clerks, registered 

nurses, and accountants and auditors, had above-average 

wages in California and New Jersey, with lower wages in 

the middle of the country. Registered nurses had the greatest wage variation across the metropolitan areas along Interstate 80, while cashiers and general office clerks showed 

the least.

The tables in the bulletin show a selection of the OES data 

that is available on Web pages or in database format from 

the BLS Web site. Table 1 shows the national, cross-industry 

employment for occupations in the Standard Occupational 

Classification system, along with mean and percentile wages. 

Table 2 provides employment and wage data for the largest occupations in each four-digit North American Industry 

Classification System (NAICS) industry. Occupational profiles are presented in Table 3. Each profile shows national 

cross-industry employment and wages for the occupation, as 

well as the industries with the highest employment levels and 

wages and the States and metropolitan areas with the highest 

employment concentrations and wages.
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Preface

This bulletin provides occupational employment and 

wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey. It includes national, State, and Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) estimates across all industries, as well as by industry. The tables in the bulletin present 

cross-industry national estimates for Standard Occupational 

Classification (SOC) major occupational groups and detailed 

occupations, as well as selected industry-specific national estimates and cross-industry State and MSA estimates for selected detailed occupations. National industry estimates by 

industry sector and at the 3-digit, 4-digit, and selected 5-digit 

industry level within the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) are available on the Internet at http://

www.bls.gov/oes/. Cross-industry estimates for all States and 

metropolitan areas also are available on the Web site. 

The estimates are based on data collected during the 2003-

2006 surveys and are adjusted to full universe counts for the 

reference period. The reference period for wage data is May 

2006. The reference period for employment is the average of 

May 2006 and November 2005 employment, based on information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Covered 

Employment and Wages program. 

The OES program is a Federal-State cooperative effort between the State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) and the Bureau 

of Labor Statistics (BLS). BLS provides technical assistance 

and the statistical procedures for the survey; the SWAs collect the data. For many years, the OES survey has been a 

major source of detailed occupational employment data by 

industry for the Nation, for States, and for metropolitan areas. This survey provides information for many data users, 

including individuals and organizations engaged in planning 

vocational education programs, higher education, and employment and training programs. OES data also are used to 

prepare information for career counseling, for job placement 

activities performed at State Workforce Agencies, and for 

personnel planning and market research conducted by private 

enterprises. 

This bulletin was prepared in the BLS Office of Employment and Unemployment Statistics, Division of Occupational 

Employment Statistics, under the direction of Laurie Salmon 

and Audrey Watson. Jeffrey Holt, John Ichiro Jones, Rebecca 

Keller, and Michael Soloy prepared the tables. For additional 

information, call (202)691-6569 or e-mail oesinfo@bls.gov.

Information in this bulletin will be made available to sensory-impaired individuals upon request. Voice phone: (202) 

691-5200; Federal Relay Service: 1-800-877-8339. This material is in the public domain and, with appropriate credit, 

may be reproduced without permission.


Employment and Wages of Typical 

U.S. Occupations

Audrey Watson

Audrey Watson is an economist in the Division of Occupational Employment 

Statistics, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What does the typical U.S. job look like? It is difficult to make generalizations about a labor market as large and complex as that of the United States, 

which had employment of nearly 137 million in May 2006.1

Nonetheless, it is possible to identify some characteristics of 

typical or average jobs. This article uses data from the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey to examine 

the typical U.S. job from several different viewpoints. First, 

the article analyzes the occupations in the U.S. economy with 

the greatest numbers of jobs. Next, this article focuses on the 

earnings of the average worker by examining occupations 

that paid near the U.S. median wage. Since education is a major factor in determining occupational choice and earnings, 

the third section focuses on jobs commonly held by workers 

with different levels of education.

Even within a particular occupation, wages can vary considerably depending on where in the country a job is located. 

In addition, different geographical areas can exhibit considerable variation in occupational structure: individual occupations usually make up different shares of total employment 

depending on where they’re located. To illustrate these points, 

the last section of the article examines how occupational concentrations and wages for selected large occupations varied 

along the cross-country route of Interstate 80 in 2006.

Employment and Wages in the Largest 

Occupations

One way to examine the typical worker’s labor market experience is to analyze the occupations in which he or she is 

most likely to be employed. Although the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system defines over 800 civilian 

occupations, a relatively small handful of these represent a 

large share of U.S. employment. Table 1 shows employment 

and mean wages for occupations with employment over 1 

million. These 28 occupations made up approximately 38 

percent of U.S. employment, or nearly 2 out of every 5 jobs, 

in May 2006.

In this article, the term “large occupation” will refer to 

an occupation that encompasses a large number of individual 

jobs. The two largest occupations were sales related: retail 

salespersons, with employment of nearly 4.4 million, followed by cashiers, with employment of almost 3.5 million. 

First-line supervisors and managers of retail sales workers 

were also among the largest occupations. Together, these 

three sales occupations made up nearly 7 percent of total employment. A fourth sales occupation—sales representatives, 

wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products—was also among the largest occupations, with 

nearly 1.5 million jobs.

Although the two largest occupations were in sales, the office and administrative support group had the greatest number 

of occupations that were composed of over one million jobs: 

eight of the 28 occupations in table 1 were in the office and 

administrative support group, with the largest of these, general office clerks, having employment over 3 million. With over 

23 million jobs, office and administrative support was also 

the largest occupational group overall, making up about 17 

percent of U.S. employment; the 8 office and administrative 

support occupations in table 1 alone made up about 11 percent 

of total employment. While some of these occupations were 

concentrated in specific sectors—approximately two-thirds 

of stock clerks and order fillers, for example, were employed 

in retail trade—many office and administrative support occupations were found across a variety of industries, which 

helps to explain the high employment in occupations such as 

secretaries, receptionists, and bookkeeping clerks.

Two food preparation and serving related occupations had 

employment over 1 million: combined food preparation and 

serving workers, including fast food, and waiters and waitresses. These two occupations had combined employment of 

nearly 4.8 million, giving this occupational group the thirdhighest total employment among the groups represented in 

table 1. Two transportation and material moving occupations also had employment over 1 million: laborers and hand 

freight, stock, and material movers; and heavy and tractortrailer truck drivers, with a combined employment over 4 

million. Three education, training, and library occupations 

1

 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Employment Statistics. 

[Online.] Available online at http://www.bls.gov/ces/home.htm (site visited 

April 15, 2008). Data exclude proprietors, the self-employed, unpaid family 

or volunteer workers, farm workers, and domestic workers; government 

employment covers only civilian workers.
were included among the largest occupations. These occupations—elementary school teachers, except special education; 

teacher assistants; and secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education—had combined employment 

of about 3.8 million.

Several occupational groups had only one occupation with 

more than 1 million jobs. These groups were management; 

business and financial operations; healthcare practitioner 

and technical; healthcare support; protective service; building and grounds cleaning and maintenance; construction 

and extraction; installation, maintenance, and repair; and 

production occupations. However, two of the occupations 

in these groups—registered nurses in the healthcare practitioner and technical group, and janitors in the building and 

grounds cleaning and maintenance group—were among the 

largest individual occupations, each with employment over 

2 million. The remaining occupational groups were not represented among these largest occupations. Groups with no 

occupations in table 1 were computer and mathematical; architecture and engineering; life, physical, and social science; 

community and social services; legal; arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media; personal care and service; and farming, fishing, and forestry occupations.

The majority of these large occupations were relatively 

low paying. Only 7 of these 28 occupations had annual mean 

wages above the U.S. average of $39,190: registered nurses; 

general and operations managers; elementary school teachers, 

except special education; sales representatives, wholesale and 

manufacturing, except technical and scientific products; firstline supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers; accountants and auditors; and secondary school 

teachers, except special and vocational education.2 Of these, 

the highest-paid were general and operations managers, with 

an annual mean of $99,280. Three of the 28 occupations had 

wages below $10.00 per hour; the lowest paid of these were 

combined food preparation and serving workers, including 

fast food, with an average wage of $7.66 per hour.

Occupations paying near the median wage

The large occupations in table 1 represent average jobs in the 

sense that they were the occupations with the highest shares 

of U.S. employment in 2006. However, as shown in the previous section, few of these large occupations paid near the 

average wage, with most being relatively low paying. This 

section looks at the typical job from a different point of view: 

what types of occupations pay average wages?

Table 2 shows occupations that paid between 5 percent 

above and 5 percent below the U.S. median wage. The median, or 50th percentile wage, represents the wage in the middle 

of the wage distribution: half of jobs were estimated to pay 

above and half below the U.S. median wage of $14.61 per 

hour, or $30,400 annually. The median wage may better represent the pay received by the average worker than the mean 

wage, which can be affected by a relatively small percentage 

of jobs with very high pay.

The occupations in table 2 had wages ranging from $15.34 

per hour to $13.89 per hour. Several of these occupations—

such as theatrical and performance makeup artists, terrazzo 

workers and finishers, watch repairers, and musical instrument repairers and tuners—did not have high employment, 

but they are included to show the range of occupations that 

pay typical wages. The largest individual occupations in table 

2 were bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks, with 

employment of nearly 1.9 million, and general maintenance 

and repair workers, with employment of about 1.3 million. In 

total, table 2 contains 70 occupations earning near the median 

wage, with combined employment of 8.8 million, representing nearly 7 percent of U.S. employment.

A high school diploma or less was the most commonly reported level of education for many of the occupations in table 

2. However, some occupations, such as dental assistants, dispensing opticians, and medical transcriptionists, were typically held by workers with some college or an associate’s degree. Rehabilitation counselors was the only occupation for 

which the majority of workers reported a bachelor’s degree 

or higher, but several other occupations, including forest and 

conservation technicians and broadcast technicians, contained 

a substantial percentage of workers reporting this level of education. Although educational attainment levels were similar 

for many of the occupations, the amount of training generally 

required varied. Moderate-term on-the-job training was the 

most common level of training required, but several of the 

jobs were associated with either short-term or long-term onthe-job training, while a few were associated with other types 

of training. For example, first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers may acquire their skills through 

work in a related occupation, while postsecondary vocational 

awards can provide the necessary training for travel agents, 

medical transcriptionists, and farm equipment mechanics.3 

Many of these average-paying occupations fall under the 

general description of skilled manufacturing jobs or skilled 

trades. Twenty-one of these were production occupations, 

making this the largest group in table 2 in terms of number 

of occupations and the second largest group in terms of total employment. Among the production occupations earning 

near the average wage were inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers, with employment of 483,020 and a median wage of $14.14; welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers, 

with employment of 376,630 and a median wage of $15.10; 

and printing machine operators, with employment of 191,610 

and a median wage of $14.90.

The construction and extraction group and the installation, maintenance, and repair group are also well represented 

in table 2. Each had nine occupations earning near the me-

2

 The mean wage of an additional occupation—executive secretaries and 

administrative assistants— did not significantly differ statistically from the 

U.S. mean wage for all occupations.

3

 Educational attainment by occupation for workers 25 to 44 comes from 

the Current Population Survey, while education and training level categories 

are produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Division of Occupational 

Outlook. These data are available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics 

Employment Projections program at http://www.bls.gov/emp/ (site visited 

May 21, 2008). 
dian wage, although at nearly 1.5 million, total employment 

among the average-paying installation, maintenance, and repair occupations was more than twice the total employment 

of average-paying construction and extraction occupations, 

mainly due to the size of a single occupation in the former 

group, general maintenance and repair workers.

In addition to these skilled trades, office and administrative support occupations were prevalent among jobs earning 

average pay. A total of 12 office and administrative support 

occupations appear in table 2, making office and administrative support the group with the second largest number of occupations in the table, after the production group. However, 

these 12 office and administrative support occupations had 

total employment of nearly 3.5 million, exceeding the total 

employment of less than 2 million in the 21 average-paying 

production occupations. In addition to bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks, mentioned above, average-paying 

office and administrative support occupations included bill 

and account collectors, with employment of 423,090 and a 

median wage of $13.97, and loan interviewers and clerks, 

with employment of 248,050 and a median wage of $14.89. 

Except for the occupational groups discussed above, some 

of the most common occupations paying near the U.S. median wage were dental assistants, with employment of 277,040; 

first-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers (182,690); refuse and recyclable materials collectors (125,770); and rehabilitation counselors (121,380). 

Typical occupations by education level

As shown above, occupations paying average wages generally required moderate-term on-the-job-training and were typically held by workers with a high school diploma or less or 

some college. Typical education levels were similar for many 

of the largest occupations in the economy, many of which 

were also relatively low-paying and involved short-term or 

moderate-term on-the-job training. Thus, the information in 

tables 1 and 2 may reflect the labor market experience of a 

subset of workers only. However, education levels vary widely in the workforce: in 2006, approximately 41 percent of the 

employed had a high school diploma or less, 29 percent had 

some college or an associate’s degree, and 30 percent had a 

bachelor’s degree or higher.4 In order to better illustrate the 

typical labor market experience of workers at all education 

levels, this section focuses on occupations most commonly 

held by workers with various levels of education.

There are a number of ways to look at occupational employment by education level; tables 3 and 4 illustrate two of the 

possibilities. Table 3 shows the largest occupations for which 

50 percent or more of workers reported having 1 of 3 possible 

levels of education: a high school diploma or less, some college, or a bachelor’s degree or higher. Therefore, the jobs in 

table 3 represent the largest occupations for which the specified level of education is typical, which in this case means that 

it is reported by the majority of workers in that occupation.5

 

However, workers may be employed in jobs for which 

their own level of education is neither typical nor required. 

For example, a worker with a bachelor’s degree may be employed in an occupation in which most workers have only 

a high school diploma. For this reason, table 4 takes an alternative approach by attempting to identify the occupations 

with the highest number of jobs held by workers with a high 

school diploma or less, some college, and a bachelor’s degree 

or higher. In order to estimate the number of jobs in an occupation held by workers with each of the three education levels, total employment for the occupation was multiplied by 

the percentage of workers in the occupation reporting a given 

education level. The occupations with the highest estimated 

employment in each education group are shown in the table.

Comparisons between tables 3 and 4 reveal some interesting patterns. For workers with a high school diploma or less, 

there is little difference between the two tables; for the most 

part, the occupations that were estimated to have the largest 

number of jobs held by workers with a high school diploma 

or less were also occupations for which this level of education is typical. Eight out of the 10 occupations are the same in 

both tables. The exceptions are nursing aides, orderlies, and 

attendants, and general maintenance and repair workers in 

table 3, which are replaced by retail salespersons and general 

office clerks in table 4. Although smaller percentages of retail 

salespersons and general office clerks reported having a high 

school diploma or less, because of the very large size of these 

occupations, more workers with high school diplomas or less 

were estimated to be employed in these jobs than in jobs as 

nursing aides or general maintenance and repair workers. 

Comparing tables 3 and 4 gives very different results for 

the second education group, workers with some college. 

Here, there is no overlap between the occupations in table 

3 and those in table 4. Table 3 shows that the largest occupations for which “some college” is typical are dominated 

by healthcare-related jobs at the technician or assistant level, 

such as licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, 

dental hygienists, medical assistants, and pharmacy technicians. Fire fighters and interviewers, except eligibility and 

loan, round out the list. However, most of these occupations 

were not extremely large—the largest one, licensed practical 

and licensed vocational nurses, had about 720,000 workers, 

and the others were much smaller. 

Table 4 suggests that most jobs held by workers with some 

college were found in occupations for which this education 

level was not typical, but which were simply extremely large 

in terms of total employment. The jobs listed in the “some 

college” section of table 4 all had total employment over 1 

million, and they include several of the same jobs shown in 

4

 Bureau of the Census, Current Population Survey. [Online.] Available 

at http://www.census.gov/population/socdemo/education/cps2006/

tab05a-01.xls (site visited May 21, 2008). Data are for employed civilians 

16 and older. 5

 Total occupational employment and wages in tables 3 and 4 are from 

the Occupational Employment Statistics survey. In both tables, occupational 

employment by level of education was calculated by multiplying total 

occupational employment by the percentage of workers in that occupation 

reporting the specified level of education, and, then, rounding to the 

nearest 10. Educational attainment by occupation comes from the Current 

Population Survey and is available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 

Employment Projections program at http://www.bls.gov/emp/ (site visited 

April 15, 2008). 
the “high school or less” section of the table. Of the “some 

college” occupations in table 4, five of them had an average 

hourly wage below that of the lowest-paid “some college” occupation in table 3 (medical assistants, with an hourly mean 

of $13.07). Wages for three of these jobs—cashiers, waiters 

and waitresses, and combined food preparation and serving 

workers—were below $9.00 per hour. In these low-paying 

jobs, the majority of workers had a high school diploma or 

less, and the percentage with some college was relatively 

small. For example, about 64 percent of cashiers reported a 

high school diploma or less, and only about 26 percent had 

some college. In contrast, “some college” was below the typical level of education for registered nurses: about 58 percent 

of registered nurses had a bachelor’s degree or higher. Registered nurses was the highest-paid occupation among those 

estimated to employ the largest numbers of workers with 

some college, and with a mean hourly wage of $28.71, it was 

the only one with a mean wage over $20.00 per hour. Of occupations for which some college was the typical level of 

education, three—fire fighters, radiologic technologists and 

technicians, and dental hygienists—had average wages of 

more than $20.00 per hour.

For workers with a bachelor’s degree or higher, there is 

some overlap between tables 3 and 4. Six of the 10 occupations are the same in both tables: registered nurses; elementary school teachers, except special education; secondary 

school teachers, except special and vocational education; 

accountants and auditors; middle school teachers, except 

special and vocational education; and lawyers. However, a 

comparison of tables 3 and 4 suggests that more workers with 

a bachelor’s degree or higher were employed as retail salespersons than as accountants or middle school teachers, and 

more were employed as general office clerks than as financial managers or management analysts. In summary, as with 

workers with a high school diploma or less, the occupations 

employing the largest number of workers with a bachelor’s 

degree or higher also appear to be occupations for which this 

level of education is typical. However, a few extremely large 

occupations have also employed large numbers of workers 

with a bachelor’s degree or higher, although the relative share 

of college graduates in most of these occupations is small.

A trip across the United States

Previous sections of this article have used national occupational employment and wage data to identify and describe 

typical U.S. occupations. However, characteristics of typical 

jobs are also subject to regional variation. In particular, the 

same occupation may pay very different wages depending on 

where in the country it is located. Furthermore, the occupational composition of employment varies by location, affected 

by such factors as an area’s industry mix. This section of the 

article follows the route of Interstate 80 to explore regional 

differences in wages and occupational concentrations. 

Interstate 80 runs from California to New Jersey and passes through the States of Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, 

Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Although it 

does not pass through all regions of the United States, I-80 

services both coasts as well as the middle of the country, and 

it runs through a wide variety of metropolitan areas, ranging 

from the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island MSA, 

with nearly 19 million people, to Cheyenne, Wyoming, with 

about 85,000 people.6

 (See table 5.) Tables 6 through 8 show 

employment and wages for 5 selected large occupations in 

the States and metropolitan areas along I-80, arranged in order from west to east coast along the route. These occupations 

were chosen from among the large occupations in table 1 to 

represent a variety of occupational groups and wage levels.

Looking first at the State data, one can see that wages for 

the selected occupations were high at both ends of the route 

and lower in the middle of the country. Both California and 

New Jersey, the two endpoints of the route, had wages above 

the U.S. average for all five of the occupations. California’s 

neighboring State, Nevada, had above average wages for 

three out of the five occupations, while Pennsylvania had 

above average wages for general office clerks and wages that 

were not significantly different from the U.S. average for 

truck drivers and accountants. Of the States between Nevada 

and Pennsylvania, only Illinois had above average wages for 

more than one of the selected occupations. In the remaining 

States, at least four out of the five occupations had below average wages. Among the individual occupations, only truck 

drivers had wages above or near the U.S. average in most 

States, which may reflect the location of these States along a 

major transportation route.

In general, States with higher employment in the selected 

occupations also tended to have higher wages. For example, 

New Jersey, California, Illinois, and Pennsylvania tended 

to have higher wages than Wyoming, Nebraska, and Iowa. 

However, this was not true across the board—for example, 

Nevada had higher wages for several of the occupations than 

Utah, Nebraska, and Iowa, areas with comparable employment. The higher paying occupations showed more wage 

variation across States. Mean wages for registered nurses 

ranged from $22.61 in Iowa to $36.12 in California, a difference of $13.51, or nearly 60 percent. Mean wages for accountants and auditors ranged from $23.54 in Wyoming to 

$33.74 in New Jersey, a difference of $10.20, or 43 percent. 

By comparison, cashiers showed a 32 percent difference between the highest and lowest wages, while both office clerks 

and truck drivers showed a range of about 23 percent. 

The metropolitan area data in table 7 appear to echo the results seen in the State data. Wages were highest in the California metropolitan areas and the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island metropolitan area, and were generally lower 

in the middle of the country, with the exception of the large 

Chicago metropolitan area. The San Francisco and New York 

metropolitan areas had wages above the national average for 

all of the selected occupations. The other California metropolitan areas, Sacramento and Vallejo-Fairfield, had aboveaverage wages for all of the occupations except accountants 

6

 Population data from U.S. Bureau of the Census, Table 1. Annual 

Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical 

Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006, available online at http://www.census.

gov/popest/metro.html (site visited April 15, 2008).
and auditors, for which wages were not significantly different 

from the U.S. average. Chicago had above-average wages for 

all of the occupations except registered nurses. 

In general, large metropolitan areas had higher wages than 

small ones, but wage levels weren’t strictly ranked in order of 

MSA size. With almost 19 million inhabitants, the New York 

metropolitan area is by far the largest metropolitan area along 

I-80, and yet it had the highest wages for only one of the five 

occupations, accountants and auditors. San Francisco, with 

a population of about 4 million, had the highest wages for 

three of the five occupations—registered nurses, cashiers, 

and general office clerks. Chicago’s population of over 9 million made it the second largest metropolitan area along I-80, 

but it did not have the highest wages for any of the selected 

occupations, although the wages for truck drivers were not 

significantly different from truck driver wages in San Francisco and New York. In addition, Chicago’s wage levels were 

frequently below those of smaller metropolitan areas. For example, Vallejo-Fairfield, Sacramento, and Reno had higher 

wages for both registered nurses and cashiers. 

Wage levels in some small metropolitan areas were also 

higher than would be predicted on the basis of size alone. For 

example, Vallejo-Fairfield, CA, located in a high-paying State 

between two larger metropolitan areas, had higher wages than 

the similarly sized Reno, Des Moines, and Youngstown metropolitan areas for most of the selected occupations. In addition, Vallejo-Fairfeld had higher wages than both New York 

and Salt Lake City for cashiers, registered nurses, and general 

office clerks. Similarly, Reno-Sparks had higher wages than 

Chicago, Cleveland, and Salt Lake City for registered nurses 

and cashiers, although it was one of the lower paid areas for 

accountants and auditors.

Among the individual occupations, truck drivers again 

stand out for having above-average wages in several of the 

metropolitan areas along this important transcontinental 

route. Wage variation within occupations showed similar patterns at the metropolitan area and State levels, although variation for a given occupation was generally greater among metropolitan areas than among States. Like they did at the State 

level, registered nurses had the greatest difference between 

the highest and lowest wages. Wages for this occupation in 

the highest paying metropolitan area, San Francisco, were 

nearly double those in the lowest paying area, DavenportMoline-Rock Island. Accountants and auditors again had the 

second largest wage range among the selected occupations. 

Mean hourly wages for accountants and auditors ranged from 

$19.54 in Cheyenne to $35.91 in New York, a difference of 

84 percent. Cashiers, general office clerks, and truck drivers 

exhibited wage differences between the highest and lowest 

paying metropolitan areas of 56 percent, 50 percent, and 34 

percent, respectively. 

Like wages, occupational concentrations varied by location. Table 8 shows total employment and employment 

concentrations, expressed as occupational employment per 

thousand jobs, for the selected occupations in metropolitan 

areas along I-80. Few of the metropolitan areas had employment concentrations above the U.S. average for cashiers and 

general office clerks, but a larger number had above-average 

concentrations of accountants, registered nurses, and truck 

drivers. 

The four largest metropolitan areas—New York, Chicago, 

San Francisco, and Cleveland—all had above-average concentrations of accountants. Although accountants and auditors 

can be found in many industries, accounting and bookkeeping services and management of companies and enterprises 

had the highest number of jobs in this occupation; about 29 

percent of accountants were employed in these two industries. Both industries are well-represented in the industry mix 

of these larger metropolitan areas, which may help explain 

their high concentrations of accountants.7 With the exception 

of Cheyenne, WY, many of the smallest metropolitan areas, 

including Iowa City, Elkhart-Goshen, Vallejo-Fairfield, and 

South Bend-Mishawaka, had low concentrations of accountants.

Registered nurses were found across a variety of healthcare 

industries, but nearly 57 percent were employed in a single 

industry, general medical and surgical hospitals. Differences 

in industry mix can again help explain differences in employment shares of registered nurses across metropolitan areas. 

Of the largest metropolitan areas along I-80, San Francisco 

had below-average concentrations of both registered nurses 

and hospitals, while Cleveland and New York had aboveaverage shares of both hospitals and nurses, with Cleveland 

having the higher shares of both. Toledo, OH, had concentrations of nurses and hospitals similar to those of neighboring Cleveland; both had among the highest concentrations of 

registered nurses in table 8. Several of the metropolitan areas 

along the stretch of I-80 from Cheyenne, WY, to Iowa City, 

IA, also had above-average concentrations of nurses, while 

with the exception of Vallejo-Fairfield, metropolitan areas 

along the western part of the route had low concentrations of 

this occupation.

Although large metropolitan areas are often associated 

with vibrant retail trade sectors, table 8 shows that the largest 

metropolitan areas along I-80 had below-average employment shares of cashiers, as did most of the other metropolitan 

areas along the route. Similarly, only two metropolitan areas, 

Sacramento and New York, had employment shares of general office clerks significantly above the U.S. average. OmahaCouncil Bluffs, Des Moines, Youngstown, Toledo, and Salt 

Lake City had some of the highest concentrations of truck 

drivers along I-80, while the metropolitan areas at each end 

of the route—the New York and the California metropolitan 

areas—had some of the lowest.

Summary

This article used Occupational Employment Statistics data 

to examine characteristics of the typical U.S. job. The 

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 Location quotient data, where available, show above-average shares 

of both industries in all four metropolitan areas. Data are not available for 

accounting and bookkeeping services in the Chicago MSA and management 

of companies and enterprises in the New York MSA. Quarterly Census of 

Employment and Wages. [Online.] Available at http://www.bls.gov/cew/ 

(site visited April 15, 2008).
first section of the article studied the largest occupations, 

those with employment over 1 million. These occupations 

can be considered typical because of the large percentage 

of employment that they represent: nearly 40 percent of 

employment was in one of these 28 jobs. Many of these 

large occupations were relatively low-paying jobs requiring 

short-term or moderate-term on-the-job-training, including 

cashiers, combined food preparation and serving workers, 

and janitors. However, some higher-paying occupations 

typically held by workers with bachelor’s degrees, such as 

registered nurses, accountants and auditors, and elementary 

and secondary school teachers, were also included among 

these large occupations.

A job can also be considered typical in terms of earnings 

rather than employment size. This definition was employed 

in the second section of the article, which focused on the 

types of jobs paying wages near the U.S. median. Office and 

administrative support, production, and construction jobs are 

examples of occupations commonly paying typical wages. 

Next, the article analyzed how typical jobs varied by level of 

education. Large, low-paying occupations, such as cashiers 

and janitors, were a common occupational choice for workers 

with a high school diploma or less, while large occupations 

like registered nurses, teachers, and accountants were significant employers of workers with a bachelor’s degree or higher. 

However, significant numbers of workers with a bachelor’s 

degree or higher were also likely to be found in large occupations for which a college degree was not the norm, such 

as retail salespersons and general office clerks. Employment 

of workers who had some college education but less than a 

bachelor’s degree was estimated to be highest in large occupations employing a mix of education levels, rather than in 

occupations for which some college was the most common 

level of education.

Finally, the article examined variation in wages and occupational concentration for several large occupations along 

Interstate 80. The selected occupations showed a wide range 

of wages, particularly at the metropolitan area level, where 

wages for most of the occupations were 50 percent to 90 percent higher in the highest-paying areas than in the lowestpaying areas. Geographical region, population, proximity to 

other metropolitan areas, and even the specific combination 

of occupation and area (illustrated in this article by truck drivers along a major highway) were some of the potential factors 

influencing wages. Employment concentrations also varied 

considerably for the selected occupations, with the varying 

mix of industries present along the route representing a possible explanation for these differences. This discussion serves 

as an important reminder that, even for common occupations, 

job characteristics can be greatly affected by location.
Retail salespersons Sales and related 4,374,230 $23,940 $11.51

Cashiers Sales and related 3,479,390 17,930 8.62

Office clerks, general Office and administrative support 3,026,710 25,200 12.12

Combined food preparation and serving workers,

 including fast food Food preparation and serving related 2,461,890 15,930 7.66

Registered nurses Healthcare practitioner and technical 2,417,150 59,730 28.71

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand Transportation and material moving 2,372,130 23,050 11.08

Waiters and waitresses Food preparation and serving related 2,312,930 17,190 8.27

Customer service representatives Office and administrative support 2,147,770 30,400 14.61

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and

 housekeeping cleaners Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance 2,124,860 21,730 10.45

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks Office and administrative support 1,856,890 31,780 15.28

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive Office and administrative support 1,750,600 28,460 13.68

Stock clerks and order fillers Office and administrative support 1,705,450 22,440 10.79

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer Transportation and material moving 1,673,950 36,320 17.46

General and operations managers Management 1,663,280 99,280 47.73

Elementary school teachers, except special education Education, training, and library 1,509,180 48,700 **

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, 

 except technical and scientific products Sales and related 1,488,990 58,540 28.14

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants Office and administrative support 1,487,310 39,160 18.83

Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants Healthcare support 1,376,660 22,960 11.04

First-line supervisors/managers of office 

 and administrative support workers Office and administrative support 1,351,180 46,530 22.37

Maintenance and repair workers, general Installation, maintenance, and repair 1,310,580 33,510 16.11

Team assemblers Production 1,250,120 26,180 12.59

Teacher assistants Education, training, and library 1,246,030 21,860 **

Receptionists and information clerks Office and administrative support 1,112,350 23,810 11.45

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers Sales and related 1,111,740 38,830 18.67

Accountants and auditors Business and financial operations 1,092,960 60,670 29.17

Secondary school teachers, except special and 

 vocational education Education, training, and library 1,030,780 51,150 **

Construction laborers Construction and extraction 1,016,530 29,930 14.39

Security guards Protective service 1,004,130 23,620 11.35

All occupations 132,604,980 39,190 18.84

** 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. 

Major group Employment

Annual

mean

wage

Hourly

mean

Occupation title wage

Table 1. Employment and mean wages, all occupations and occupations with employment over 1 million, May 2006 
Table 2. Occupations earning wages near the all-occupations median, May 2006

Maintenance and repair workers, general Installation, maintenance, and repair 1,310,580 $31,910 $15.34

Logging workers, all other Farming, fishing, and forestry 5,880 31,870 15.32

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance Personal care and service 1,250 31,820 15.30

Agricultural and food science technicians Life, physical, and social science 19,220 31,730 15.26

Computer-controlled machine tool operators, 

 metal and plastic Production 139,580 31,670 15.23

Communications equipment operators, all 

 other Office and administrative support 4,220 31,680 15.23

Terrazzo workers and finishers Construction and extraction 6,550 31,630 15.21

Mechanical door repairers Installation, maintenance, and repair 15,130 31,610 15.20

Milling and planing machine setters, operators, 

 and tenders, metal and plastic Production 29,040 31,570 15.18

Highway maintenance workers Construction and extraction 138,670 31,540 15.17

Recreational vehicle service technicians Installation, maintenance, and repair 13,560 31,510 15.15

Patternmakers, wood Production 2,270 31,510 15.15

Paper goods machine setters, operators, 

 and tenders Production 113,930 31,490 15.14

Police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers Office and administrative support 94,710 31,470 15.13

Entertainers and performers, sports and 

 related workers, all other Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media 59,450 ** 15.11

Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners Construction and extraction 22,090 31,430 15.11

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers Production 376,630 31,400 15.10

Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment 

 operators Construction and extraction 63,090 31,300 15.05

First-line supervisors/managers of 

 housekeeping and janitorial workers Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance 182,690 31,290 15.04

Statistical assistants Office and administrative support 19,680 31,250 15.02

Painters, construction and maintenance Construction and extraction 263,390 31,190 15.00

Medical appliance technicians Production 10,610 31,180 14.99

Information and record clerks, all other Office and administrative support 230,990 31,150 14.98

Insurance claims and policy processing clerks Office and administrative support 238,210 31,120 14.96

Rolling machine setters, operators, and 

 tenders, metal and plastic Production 34,710 31,050 14.93

Printing machine operators Production 191,610 30,990 14.90

Welding, soldering, and brazing machine 

 setters, operators, and tenders Production 48,770 30,980 14.90

Loan interviewers and clerks Office and administrative support 248,050 30,970 14.89

Court, municipal, and license clerks Office and administrative support 107,100 30,980 14.89

Watch repairers Installation, maintenance, and repair 3,050 30,900 14.86

Forest and conservation technicians Life, physical, and social science 30,580 30,880 14.84

Heat treating equipment setters, operators, 

 and tenders, metal and plastic Production 27,050 30,850 14.83

Automotive glass installers and repairers Installation, maintenance, and repair 18,650 30,720 14.77

Broadcast technicians Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media 32,070 30,690 14.75

Sailors and marine oilers Transportation and material moving 31,690 30,630 14.73

Tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners Production 17,620 30,640 14.73

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks Office and administrative support 1,856,890 30,560 14.69

Multiple machine tool setters, operators, and 

 tenders, metal and plastic Production 96,480 30,530 14.68

Insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall Construction and extraction 31,450 30,510 14.67

Construction and related workers, all other Construction and extraction 56,130 30,470 14.65

All occupations 132,604,980 30,400 14.61

Pipelayers Construction and extraction 58,330 30,330 14.58

Meter readers, utilities Office and administrative support 45,770 30,330 14.58

Furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle 

 operators and tenders Production 27,100 30,320 14.58

Opticians, dispensing Healthcare practitioners and technical 65,190 30,300 14.57

Structural metal fabricators and fitters Production 99,680 30,290 14.56

Hourly

median

wage

Annual

mean

Occupation title Major group Employment wage
10

Hourly

median

wage

Annual

mean

Occupation title Major group Employment wage

Material moving workers, all other Transportation and material moving 52,120 30,270 14.55

Bookbinders Production 7,120 30,260 14.55

Dental assistants Healthcare support 277,040 30,220 14.53

Transportation workers, all other Transportation and material moving 42,130 30,180 14.51

Parking enforcement workers Protective service 10,090 30,160 14.50

Motorcycle mechanics Installation, maintenance, and repair 16,700 30,050 14.45

Electronic home entertainment equipment 

 installers and repairers Installation, maintenance, and repair 35,310 29,980 14.42

Credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks Office and administrative support 67,400 29,970 14.41

Medical transcriptionists Healthcare support 86,790 29,950 14.40

Drilling and boring machine tool setters, 

 operators, and tenders, metal and plastic Production 42,480 29,870 14.36

Jewelers and precious stone and metal 

 workers Production 26,220 29,750 14.30

Logging equipment operators Farming, fishing, and forestry 28,300 29,700 14.28

Pourers and casters, metal Production 14,880 29,570 14.22

Farm equipment mechanics Installation, maintenance, and repair 29,500 29,460 14.16

Word processors and typists Office and administrative support 153,530 29,430 14.15

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and 

 weighers Production 483,020 29,420 14.14

Mixing and blending machine setters, 

 operators, and tenders Production 140,710 29,330 14.10

Log graders and scalers Farming, fishing, and forestry 4,810 29,240 14.06

Travel agents Sales and related 87,600 29,210 14.05

Rehabilitation counselors Community and social services 121,380 29,200 14.04

Musical instrument repairers and tuners Installation, maintenance, and repair 5,120 29,200 14.04

Bill and account collectors Office and administrative support 423,090 29,050 13.97

Forging machine setters, operators, and 

 tenders, metal and plastic Production 31,050 28,980 13.94

Refuse and recyclable material collectors Transportation and material moving 125,770 28,970 13.93

Floor sanders and finishers Construction and extraction 7,480 28,890 13.89

Table 2. Occupations earning wages near the all-occupations median, May 2006—Continued

Occupations shown have wages within plus or minus 5 percent of the 

all-occupation median of $30,400 per year or $14.61 per hour.

** 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.
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Table 3. Employment and mean wages for the largest occupations with 50 percent or more of workers reporting a high school diploma or less, some 

college, or a bachelor’s degree or higher, May 2006

Estimated 

employment, 

high school or 

less

Total 

Employment

Percent 

reporting high 

school or less

Hourly 

mean 

wage

Annual 

mean

Major group wage

 

Workers with a high school diploma or less:

 

Cashiers Sales and related 3,479,390 64.3 2,237,790 $8.62 $17,930

Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food Food preparation and serving related 2,461,890 69.0 1,699,330 7.66 15,930

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand Transportation and material moving 2,372,130 71.3 1,690,820 11.08 23,050

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance 2,124,860 78.9 1,676,520 10.45 21,730

Waiters and waitresses Food preparation and serving related 2,312,930 53.6 1,240,420 8.27 17,190

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer Transportation and material moving 1,673,950 71.7 1,200,740 17.46 36,320

Stock clerks and order fillers Office and administrative support 1,705,450 62.9 1,073,020 10.79 22,440

Team assemblers Production 1,250,120 71.8 897,150 12.59 26,180

Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants Healthcare support 1,376,660 60.7 835,250 11.04 22,960

Maintenance and repair workers, general Installation, maintenance, and repair 1,310,580 57.7 755,850 16.11 33,510

Workers with some college:

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses Healthcare practitioner and technical 720,380 70.9 510,570 $18.05 $37,530

Medical assistants Healthcare support 409,570 53.4 218,550 13.07 27,190

Fire fighters Protective service 283,630 57.9 164,080 20.37 42,370

Dental assistants Healthcare support 277,040 56.7 157,100 14.83 30,850

Pharmacy technicians Healthcare practitioner and technical 282,450 53.3 150,480 12.75 26,510

Radiologic technologists and technicians Healthcare practitioner and technical 190,180 68.3 129,830 23.71 49,320

Emergency medical technicians and paramedics Healthcare practitioner and technical 196,190 64.7 126,890 14.13 29,390

Interviewers, except eligibility and loan Office and administrative support 211,500 53.5 113,150 13.07 27,190

Dental hygienists Healthcare practitioner and technical 166,380 65.9 109,660 30.01 62,430

Healthcare support workers, all other Healthcare support 185,580 53.4 99,030 13.55 28,170

Workers with a bachelor’s degree or higher:

Registered nurses Healthcare practitioner and technical 2,417,150 58.2 1,406,060 $28.71 $59,730

Elementary school teachers, except special education Education, training, and library 1,509,180 92.3 1,393,400 ** 48,700

Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education Education, training, and library 1,030,780 95.1 980,050 ** 51,150

Accountants and auditors Business and financial operations 1,092,960 75.5 824,840 29.17 60,670

Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education Education, training, and library 652,700 92.3 602,630 ** 49,470

Lawyers Legal 547,710 97.9 536,300 54.65 113,660

Computer software engineers, applications Computer and mathematical science 472,520 83.2 392,910 39.42 82,000

Management analysts Business and financial operations 476,070 76.3 363,050 37.15 77,270

Teachers and instructors, all other Education, training, and library 576,840 53.0 305,540 ** 35,370

Financial managers Management 468,270 59.2 277,240 48.77 101,450

Estimated 

employment, 

some college

Total 

Employment

Percent 

reporting high 

some college

Hourly 

mean 

wage

Annual 

mean

Major group wage

Estimated 

employment, 

bachelor’s

degree or

higher

Total 

Employment

Percent 

reporting

bachelor’s

degree or

higher

Hourly 

mean 

wage

Annual 

mean

Major group wage

Data represent the largest occupations for which 50 percent or more of workers indicated 

they had the specified level of education. Occupational employment by level of education was 

estimated by multiplying OES total employment figures for each occupation by the percentage 

of workers in that occupation reporting each level of education and rounding to the nearest 

10. Estimated employment by level of education may differ from total employment times 

percent reporting a given level of education because of rounding. Educational attainment 

by occupation derived from Current Population Survey data and available from Bureau 

of Labor Statistics Employment Projections program, http://www.bls.gov/emp/home.

htm. 

** 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. 
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Table 4. Employment and mean wages for occupations estimated to have the highest employment of workers with a high school diploma or less, some 

college, or bachelor’s degree or higher, May 2006 

A high school diploma or less:

Cashiers Sales and related 3,479,390 64.3 2,237,790 $8.62 $17,930

Retail salespersons Sales and related 4,374,230 40.7 1,780,740 11.51 23,940

Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food Food preparation and serving related 2,461,890 69.0 1,699,330 7.66 15,930

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand Transportation and material moving 2,372,130 71.3 1,690,820 11.08 23,050

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance 2,124,860 78.9 1,676,520 10.45 21,730

Waiters and waitresses Food preparation and serving related 2,312,930 53.6 1,240,420 8.27 17,190

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer Transportation and material moving 1,673,950 71.7 1,200,740 17.46 36,320

Office clerks, general Office and administrative support 3,026,710 38.5 1,166,770 12.12 25,200

Stock clerks and order fillers Office and administrative support 1,705,450 62.9 1,073,020 10.79 22,440

Team assemblers Production 1,250,120 71.8 897,150 12.59 26,180

Some college:

Retail salespersons Sales and related 4,374,230 33.2 1,451,410 $11.51 $23,940

Office clerks, general Office and administrative support 3,026,710 41.6 1,260,330 12.12 25,200

Registered nurses Healthcare practitioner and technical 2,417,150 40.1 969,100 28.71 59,730

Cashiers Sales and related 3,479,390 25.8 895,980 8.62 17,930

Customer service representatives Office and administrative support 2,147,770 40.8 876,490 14.61 30,400

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks Office and administrative support 1,856,890 44.9 833,060 15.28 31,780

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive Office and administrative support 1,750,600 46.4 812,190 13.68 28,460

Waiters and waitresses Food preparation and serving related 2,312,930 31.7 732,960 8.27 17,190

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants Office and administrative support 1,487,310 46.4 690,040 18.83 39,160

Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food Food preparation and serving related 2,461,890 25.1 616,900 7.66 15,930

Bachelor’s degree or higher:

Registered nurses Healthcare practitioner and technical 2,417,150 58.2 1,406,060 $28.71 $59,730

Elementary school teachers, except special education Education, training, and library 1,509,180 92.3 1,393,400 ** 48,700

Retail salespersons Sales and related 4,374,230 26.1 1,142,080 11.51 23,940

Secondary school teachers, except special 

 and vocational education Education, training, and library 1,030,780 95.1 980,050 ** 51,150

Accountants and auditors Business and financial operations 1,092,960 75.5 824,840 29.17 60,670

General and operations managers Management 1,663,280 48.1 799,900 47.73 99,280

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, 

 except technical and scientific products Sales and related 1,488,990 49.6 738,140 28.14 58,540

Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education Education, training, and library 652,700 92.3 602,630 ** 49,470

Office clerks, general Office and administrative support 3,026,710 19.8 599,600 12.12 25,200

Lawyers Legal 547,710 97.9 536,300 54.65 113,660

Estimated 

employment, 

high school or 

less

Total 

Employment

Percent 

reporting high 

school or less

Hourly 

mean 

wage

Annual 

mean

Major group wage

Estimated 

employment, 

some college

Total 

Employment

Percent 

reporting high 

some college

Hourly 

mean 

wage

Annual 

mean

Major group wage

Estimated 

employment, 

bachelor’s

degree or

higher

Total 

Employment

Percent 

reporting

bachelor’s

degree or

higher

Hourly 

mean 

wage

Annual 

mean

Major group wage

Data represent the occupations estimated to employ the largest number of workers 

with the specified level of education. Occupational employment by level of education was 

estimated by multiplying OES total employment figures for each occupation by the percentage 

of workers in that occupation reporting each level of education and rounding to the nearest 

10. Estimated employment by level of education may differ from total employment times 

percent reporting a given level of education because of rounding. Educational attainment 

by occupation derived from Current Population Survey data and available from Bureau of 

Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, http://www.bls.gov/emp/home.htm.

** 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. 
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Table 5. Estimated population of metropolitan statistical areas along I-80, July 1, 2006

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA MSA................................................................ 4,180,027

Vallejo-Fairfield, CA MSA............................................................................................ 411,680

Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville, CA MSA.......................................................... 2,067,117

Reno-Sparks, NV MSA............................................................................................... 400,560

Salt Lake City, UT MSA.............................................................................................. 1,067,722

Cheyenne, WY MSA................................................................................................... 85,384

Lincoln, NE MSA......................................................................................................... 283,970

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA MSA............................................................................. 822,549

Des Moines, IA MSA................................................................................................... 534,230

Iowa City, IA MSA....................................................................................................... 139,567

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL MSA................................................................. 377,291

Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL-IN-WI ............................................................................ 9,505,748

South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI MSA.......................................................................... 318,007

Elkhart-Goshen, IN MSA............................................................................................ 198,105

Toledo, OH MSA......................................................................................................... 653,695

Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH MSA............................................................................. 2,114,155

Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA MSA............................................................ 586,939

New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA MSA................................... 18,818,536

Estimated population 

as of 

July 1, 2006

Population data from U.S. Bureau of the 

Census, Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population 

of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: 

April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006, available online at 

http://www.census.gov/popest/metro.html. 

Information regarding Interstate 80 is available 

from the Department of Transportation, Federal 

Highway Administration at http://www.fhwa.dot.

gov/reports/routefinder/index.cfm. Cities along 

I-80 were mapped to Metropolitan Statistical Areas 

using the OES MSA definitions at http://www.

bls.gov/oes/current/oessrcma.htm. 

Accountants Truck drivers, heavy

and auditors Registered nurses Cashiers General office clerks and tractor-trailer 

Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly

mean mean mean mean mean

Employment wage Employment wage Employment wage Employment wage Employment wage

United States............................ 1,092,960 $29.17 2,417,150 $28.71 3,479,390 $8.62 3,026,710 $12.12 1,673,950 $17.46

California .................................. 124,560 30.96 234,260 36.12 356,880 10.30 396,750 13.21 131,760 18.51

Nevada ..................................... 7,650 25.88 14,050 30.36 36,570 9.45 21,040 12.01 14,430 18.23

Utah.......................................... 8,730 26.76 16,510 26.24 30,560 8.33 25,920 10.70 19,560 18.92

Wyoming................................... 1,570 23.54 4,010 23.54 5,960 8.09 2,820 10.88 6,110 17.12

Nebraska .................................. 7,480 27.41 16,840 24.71 23,520 7.86 16,350 10.86 27,690 16.72

Iowa.......................................... 9,980 26.19 31,040 22.61 41,530 7.77 31,220 11.52 37,720 15.65

Illinois........................................ 54,810 31.16 103,100 27.21 140,770 8.64 113,710 12.27 74,360 19.03

Indiana...................................... 18,530 27.08 52,910 25.39 73,270 8.00 53,370 11.17 53,030 18.32

Ohio.......................................... 43,660 28.17 111,840 26.50 139,980 7.99 99,600 11.37 68,760 17.80

Pennsylvania ............................ 49,070 29.21 126,120 27.42 156,430 7.92 155,670 12.29 73,720 17.66

New Jersey............................... 35,740 33.74 80,330 32.02 105,460 9.09 86,070 13.12 44,250 19.29

Table 6. Employment and hourly mean wages for selected large occupations in the United States and States along Interstate 80, May 2006
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Table 7. Hourly mean wages for selected large occupations in the United States and metropolitan areas along 

Interstate 80, May 2006 

United States............................................................................................... $29.17 $28.71 $8.62 $12.12 $17.46

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA MSA................................................. 32.52 41.61 11.79 15.10 19.56

Vallejo-Fairfield, CA MSA............................................................................. 28.39 35.86 10.66 13.72 18.57

Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville, CA MSA........................................... 29.29 37.65 10.62 13.65 18.77

Reno-Sparks, NV MSA................................................................................ 25.09 31.35 9.50 12.09 19.30

Salt Lake City, UT MSA............................................................................... 25.81 27.04 8.80 11.31 18.72

Cheyenne, WY MSA.................................................................................... 19.54 25.23 8.37 10.52 15.10

Lincoln, NE MSA.......................................................................................... 25.50 24.33 7.79 11.48 NA

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA MSA.............................................................. 28.73 25.82 8.45 11.80 18.19

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA MSA ...................................................... 27.40 23.83 8.60 12.12 17.99

Iowa City, IA MSA........................................................................................ 24.19 24.77 8.11 13.31 16.32

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL MSA.................................................. 26.76 21.50 7.85 11.14 17.09

Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL-IN-WI ............................................................. 32.10 28.55 8.83 12.72 20.24

South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI MSA........................................................... 25.45 24.43 8.04 11.23 17.56

Elkhart-Goshen, IN MSA............................................................................. 27.47 29.43 8.85 10.08 18.37

Toledo, OH MSA.......................................................................................... 28.53 26.27 7.89 11.09 18.67

Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH MSA.............................................................. 27.87 28.05 8.07 11.74 18.80

Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA MSA............................................. 24.43 25.82 7.54 10.14 18.89

New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA MSA.................... 35.91 34.84 9.19 13.22 19.98

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Accountants 

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nurses Cashiers

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Table 8. Employment and number per thousand employees for selected large occupations in the United States and metropolitan areas 

along Interstate 80, May 2006 

Accountants Truck drivers, heavy 

and auditors Registered nurses Cashiers General office clerks and tractor-trailer

Number Number Number Number Number 

per per per per per

Employ- thousand Employ- thousand Employ- thousand Employ- thousand Employ- thousand

ment employees ment employees ment employees ment employees ment employees

United States...................................... 1,092,960 8.2 2,417,150 18.2 3,479,390 26.2 3,026,710 22.8 1,673,950 12.6

San Francisco-Oakland-

 Fremont, CA MSA............................. 19,590 9.8 32,870 16.5 45,130 22.6 46,570 23.4 13,000 6.5

Vallejo-Fairfield, CA MSA.................... 780 6.0 2,730 21.0 4,090 31.5 2,960 22.8 1,400 10.8

Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-

 Roseville, CA MSA............................ 6,550 7.3 13,490 15.1 21,510 24.0 31,590 35.3 7,660 8.6

Reno-Sparks, NV MSA....................... 1,760 8.0 2,880 13.1 5,660 25.8 3,660 16.7 3,660 16.7

Salt Lake City, UT MSA...................... 5,240 8.8 8,830 14.9 13,930 23.5 13,490 22.8 10,450 17.6

Cheyenne, WY MSA........................... 520 12.6 860 20.9 1,060 25.7 400 9.7 500 12.1

Lincoln, NE MSA................................. 1,590 10.0 3,190 20.0 3,450 21.6 2,580 16.2 NA NA

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA MSA..... 4,430 10.1 8,820 20.0 10,690 24.3 7,300 16.6 15,960 36.2

Des Moines-West 

 Des Moines, IA MSA......................... 3,190 10.2 6,010 19.2 7,110 22.7 7,190 23.0 5,920 18.9

Iowa City, IA MSA............................... 400 5.2 3,510 46.0 2,200 28.8 2,140 28.1 NA NA

Davenport-Moline-

 Rock Island, IA-IL MSA..................... 1,470 7.9 2,890 15.5 4,620 24.7 4,010 21.4 3,060 16.4

Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, 

 IL-IN-WI MSA.................................... 46,660 10.6 77,620 17.6 103,260 23.4 83,670 19.0 54,450 12.3

South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI MSA.. 860 6.3 2,510 18.4 3,390 24.9 4,110 30.2 1,870 13.7

Elkhart-Goshen, IN MSA.................... 770 5.9 2,060 15.8 1,930 14.8 1,890 14.5 1,950 15.0

Toledo, OH MSA................................. 2,310 7.1 8,060 23.3 8,810 27.2 5,610 17.3 5,750 17.7

Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH MSA..... 11,070 10.4 24,810 23.3 26,580 25.0 21,430 20.2 10,150 9.5

Youngstown-Warren-

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New York-Northern New Jersey-

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Occupation Employment

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Management occupations 5,892,900 $44.20 $91,930 $18.93 $26.84 $38.93 $55.88 (3)

Chief executives...................................................................................................... 299,520 69.52 144,600 29.79 45.61 (3) (3) (3)

General and operations managers.......................................................................... 1,663,280 47.73 99,280 20.29 27.99 40.97 61.82 (3)

Legislators............................................................................................................... 62,020 (2) 32,730 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Advertising and promotions managers.................................................................... 38,130 40.93 85,140 17.42 23.49 35.12 52.42 (3)

Marketing managers............................................................................................... 159,950 51.74 107,610 24.60 33.69 47.46 65.73 (3)

Sales managers...................................................................................................... 307,960 49.39 102,730 21.70 29.87 44.02 63.90 (3)

Public relations managers....................................................................................... 44,010 44.35 92,250 20.66 28.17 39.51 55.30 (3)

Administrative services managers.......................................................................... 232,410 35.02 72,840 16.81 23.18 32.54 43.44 56.54 

Computer and information systems managers....................................................... 251,210 51.56 107,250 29.23 38.10 48.84 62.14 (3)

Financial managers................................................................................................. 468,270 48.77 101,450 24.18 32.06 43.74 60.18 (3)

Compensation and benefits managers................................................................... 46,640 39.43 82,010 20.55 26.62 35.94 47.93 63.86 

Training and development managers...................................................................... 27,450 41.67 86,670 20.93 28.25 38.58 51.66 67.86 

Human resources managers, all other.................................................................... 55,280 45.63 94,910 24.91 32.55 42.55 55.22 (3)

Industrial production managers............................................................................... 153,410 40.37 83,970 22.71 28.68 37.34 48.47 62.83 

Purchasing managers............................................................................................. 66,490 41.35 86,020 22.38 29.28 39.22 50.86 63.48 

Transportation, storage, and distribution managers............................................... 89,010 37.77 78,560 20.76 26.88 35.14 45.11 57.92 

Farm, ranch, and other agricultural managers........................................................ 3,300 28.15 58,550 14.31 19.16 25.03 34.54 48.10 

Farmers and ranchers............................................................................................. 300 20.92 43,520 10.94 14.21 17.85 22.89 36.55 

Construction managers........................................................................................... 207,630 39.79 82,760 20.78 26.97 35.43 47.29 65.28 

Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program...................... 46,890 20.88 43,430 11.77 14.28 18.15 24.66 33.83 

Education administrators, elementary and secondary school................................. 215,630 (2) 79,200 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Education administrators, postsecondary............................................................... 103,330 39.82 82,820 19.77 25.87 35.57 49.02 66.30 

Education administrators, all other.......................................................................... 26,570 34.38 71,520 17.59 23.81 32.03 42.59 55.05 

Engineering managers............................................................................................ 183,960 52.90 110,030 32.44 40.43 50.69 62.58 (3)

Food service managers........................................................................................... 189,050 22.49 46,780 13.18 16.45 20.68 26.49 34.04 

Funeral directors..................................................................................................... 22,810 27.53 57,250 13.66 17.88 23.86 31.37 44.14 

Gaming managers.................................................................................................. 3,330 32.38 67,340 16.87 22.37 30.20 39.31 50.03 

Lodging managers.................................................................................................. 31,300 23.83 49,560 12.08 15.32 20.35 28.07 39.67 

Medical and health services managers................................................................... 232,920 39.02 81,160 21.66 27.52 35.26 45.57 61.46 

Natural sciences managers..................................................................................... 38,660 51.91 107,970 28.99 37.17 48.11 62.93 (3)

Postmasters and mail superintendents................................................................... 26,580 26.74 55,630 18.38 22.19 26.82 30.88 36.82 

Property, real estate, and community association managers.................................. 156,880 25.14 52,290 9.68 13.80 20.71 30.86 45.75 

Social and community service managers............................................................... 112,360 26.97 56,090 14.93 18.86 25.03 32.47 42.59 

Managers, all other................................................................................................. 326,390 41.95 87,250 20.77 28.41 39.66 52.75 66.43 

Business and financial operations occupations 5,826,140 28.85 60,000 14.72 19.16 25.81 34.93 46.10 

Agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes...................... 11,130 40.42 84,070 13.88 18.10 31.01 55.00 (3)

Purchasing agents and buyers, farm products........................................................ 13,110 25.83 53,730 12.75 16.72 22.49 30.82 42.62 

Wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products................................................ 137,310 24.52 51,010 12.63 16.17 21.46 29.13 39.94 

Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products............................ 275,910 26.04 54,160 15.07 18.75 24.39 32.08 40.34 

Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators...................................................... 279,240 25.36 52,750 14.85 18.52 24.36 31.35 38.06 

Insurance appraisers, auto damage........................................................................ 12,630 24.03 49,980 16.45 19.65 23.65 27.80 32.90 

Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety

 and transportation............................................................................................ 222,080 24.47 50,890 13.39 16.31 22.62 30.17 38.64 

Cost estimators....................................................................................................... 216,900 27.32 56,820 15.19 19.38 25.45 33.39 42.46 

Emergency management specialists...................................................................... 11,330 24.26 50,450 12.35 16.92 22.79 30.29 38.87 

Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists............................................. 186,620 24.07 50,070 12.78 15.75 20.40 28.04 39.27 

Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists............................................. 103,870 25.72 53,500 15.47 18.94 24.15 30.67 38.53 

Training and development specialists..................................................................... 197,050 24.57 51,100 13.20 17.30 22.99 30.39 38.77 

Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other...................... 204,290 26.30 54,700 12.50 18.74 25.13 33.39 42.61 

Logisticians............................................................................................................. 79,570 31.56 65,640 18.95 24.04 30.49 38.05 46.65 

Management analysts............................................................................................. 476,070 37.15 77,270 19.15 24.45 32.72 44.42 61.70 

Meeting and convention planners........................................................................... 42,510 21.92 45,580 12.44 15.79 20.28 26.46 34.11 

Business operations specialists, all other............................................................... 983,340 28.96 60,240 14.46 19.56 26.76 35.91 46.44 

Accountants and auditors........................................................................................ 1,092,960 29.17 60,670 16.57 20.44 26.26 34.59 45.22 

Appraisers and assessors of real estate................................................................. 66,420 24.57 51,110 11.54 15.42 21.38 30.99 41.42 

Budget analysts...................................................................................................... 58,100 30.73 63,920 19.26 23.59 29.53 37.02 44.75 

Credit analysts........................................................................................................ 66,690 28.94 60,190 14.72 18.50 25.17 35.17 48.21 

Financial analysts................................................................................................... 196,960 37.16 77,280 19.40 24.38 32.02 43.60 62.56 

Personal financial advisors...................................................................................... 119,690 41.70 86,730 15.55 21.22 31.79 54.93 (3)

Insurance underwriters........................................................................................... 99,430 27.86 57,960 15.52 19.23 25.17 34.17 44.35 

Financial examiners................................................................................................ 24,430 34.25 71,240 16.72 22.36 31.43 43.93 56.73 

Loan counselors...................................................................................................... 30,430 20.12 41,840 12.02 14.02 17.21 22.62 31.43 

Loan officers........................................................................................................... 359,260 29.77 61,930 14.23 18.07 24.89 35.40 51.46 

Tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents..................................................... 75,160 23.89 49,690 13.12 16.75 21.93 30.06 39.37 

Tax preparers.......................................................................................................... 62,860 15.94 33,160 7.73 9.80 13.15 19.15 27.23 

Financial specialists, all other................................................................................. 120,790 28.65 59,600 14.77 18.97 25.81 34.99 45.48 

Computer and mathematical science occupations 3,076,200 33.29 69,240 17.06 23.12 31.80 41.98 52.52 

Computer and information scientists, research....................................................... 27,650 46.36 96,440 25.77 34.58 45.17 56.78 69.66 

Computer programmers.......................................................................................... 396,020 33.42 69,500 18.49 23.84 31.50 40.91 51.26 

Computer software engineers, applications............................................................ 472,520 39.42 82,000 23.73 30.20 38.36 47.34 57.58 

Computer software engineers, systems software................................................... 329,060 41.95 87,250 25.76 32.51 41.04 50.64 60.46 

Computer support specialists.................................................................................. 514,460 21.32 44,350 12.16 15.44 19.94 25.79 32.95 

Computer systems analysts.................................................................................... 446,460 34.73 72,230 20.57 26.12 33.54 42.11 51.36 

Database administrators......................................................................................... 109,840 32.43 67,460 17.96 23.35 31.09 40.78 49.52 

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Occupation Employment

Mean wages Percentiles

Hourly Annual1 10th 25th 50th

(Median) 75th 90th

Computer and mathematical science occupations  Continued

Network and computer systems administrators...................................................... 289,520 $31.37 $65,260 $18.56 $23.33 $29.87 $38.06 $46.67

Network systems and data communications analysts............................................ 203,710 32.43 67,460 18.47 23.80 31.06 39.73 48.92 

Computer specialists, all other................................................................................ 180,270 33.35 69,370 17.07 24.50 32.97 41.88 49.65 

Actuaries................................................................................................................. 16,620 44.14 91,810 22.34 28.23 39.81 55.08 (3)

Mathematicians....................................................................................................... 2,840 41.72 86,780 20.91 30.27 41.79 51.08 63.55 

Operations research analysts.................................................................................. 56,170 33.22 69,100 18.63 23.47 31.08 41.23 52.06 

Statisticians............................................................................................................. 19,660 33.21 69,080 17.79 23.31 31.60 42.23 52.22 

Mathematical technicians........................................................................................ 1,210 22.12 46,010 12.43 14.42 18.21 24.95 34.63 

Mathematical scientists, all other............................................................................ 10,190 31.21 64,920 17.06 23.28 30.56 37.28 44.81 

Architecture and engineering occupations 2,430,250 31.82 66,190 16.33 22.09 30.00 40.03 50.12 

Architects, except landscape and naval.................................................................. 101,010 33.54 69,760 18.95 23.93 30.84 40.12 50.46 

Landscape architects.............................................................................................. 22,130 29.08 60,480 16.46 20.54 26.51 35.21 45.87 

Cartographers and photogrammetrists................................................................... 11,430 25.29 52,600 14.86 18.02 23.19 31.37 38.71 

Surveyors................................................................................................................ 56,820 24.71 51,390 12.83 17.17 23.22 30.76 38.42 

Aerospace engineers.............................................................................................. 86,720 42.92 89,260 28.66 34.31 42.12 51.18 59.88 

Agricultural engineers............................................................................................. 3,050 32.60 67,810 20.38 25.50 31.75 38.64 46.28 

Biomedical engineers.............................................................................................. 14,030 37.51 78,030 21.60 27.13 35.54 44.92 55.93 

Chemical engineers................................................................................................ 29,060 39.23 81,600 24.07 30.01 37.91 47.16 57.05 

Civil engineers........................................................................................................ 236,690 34.67 72,120 21.55 26.21 32.98 41.47 50.20 

Computer hardware engineers................................................................................ 74,480 43.88 91,280 25.92 33.42 42.54 53.38 65.03 

Electrical engineers................................................................................................. 147,670 37.93 78,900 23.62 29.15 36.50 45.22 55.40 

Electronics engineers, except computer................................................................. 131,880 39.82 82,820 25.03 30.98 38.97 47.90 57.64 

Environmental engineers........................................................................................ 51,370 34.90 72,590 20.76 26.03 33.63 42.54 51.07 

Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors....... 24,620 32.89 68,400 19.73 24.82 31.87 40.02 48.15 

Industrial engineers................................................................................................. 198,340 33.96 70,630 21.53 26.47 32.99 40.79 48.55 

Marine engineers and naval architects................................................................... 7,810 36.25 75,400 21.73 27.06 35.09 43.65 54.48 

Materials engineers................................................................................................. 21,230 36.52 75,960 22.17 27.81 35.57 44.33 53.91 

Mechanical engineers............................................................................................. 217,500 34.89 72,580 21.72 26.65 33.58 42.09 50.43 

Mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers..................... 6,810 37.32 77,620 20.21 26.15 34.69 45.25 61.74 

Nuclear engineers................................................................................................... 14,870 44.25 92,040 31.36 37.46 43.38 50.82 59.86 

Petroleum engineers............................................................................................... 15,060 48.86 101,620 27.86 36.48 47.30 59.20 (3)

Engineers, all other................................................................................................. 155,620 39.30 81,750 22.15 30.15 39.26 48.23 57.98 

Architectural and civil drafters................................................................................. 107,110 21.11 43,900 12.99 16.13 20.17 25.11 30.44 

Electrical and electronics drafters........................................................................... 32,440 23.85 49,610 14.08 17.63 22.51 28.92 35.81 

Mechanical drafters................................................................................................. 72,950 22.10 45,960 13.57 16.67 21.01 26.50 32.63 

Drafters, all other.................................................................................................... 22,800 21.87 45,480 12.66 16.03 20.70 26.89 33.56 

Aerospace engineering and operations technicians............................................... 8,280 26.19 54,480 16.62 20.89 25.62 30.72 35.99 

Civil engineering technicians.................................................................................. 86,730 20.37 42,380 12.14 15.05 19.50 24.63 30.25 

Electrical and electronic engineering technicians................................................... 166,340 24.44 50,840 14.48 18.88 24.35 29.07 35.19 

Electro-mechanical technicians............................................................................... 15,310 22.37 46,540 14.34 17.18 21.50 27.10 33.03 

Environmental engineering technicians................................................................... 20,600 20.72 43,100 12.07 14.87 19.50 25.60 31.79 

Industrial engineering technicians........................................................................... 73,640 24.48 50,920 14.52 17.81 22.51 29.26 38.07 

Mechanical engineering technicians........................................................................ 46,660 22.94 47,710 14.31 17.68 22.04 27.55 33.70 

Engineering technicians, except drafters, all other................................................. 78,260 25.89 53,850 14.68 20.14 26.08 31.76 37.06 

Surveying and mapping technicians........................................................................ 70,940 16.63 34,590 9.62 12.06 15.55 20.31 25.63 

Life, physical, and social science occupations 1,231,070 28.68 59,660 13.70 18.19 25.49 35.93 48.61 

Animal scientists..................................................................................................... 3,930 25.59 53,230 15.17 18.24 22.98 30.27 39.15 

Food scientists and technologists........................................................................... 8,770 28.49 59,260 14.24 18.14 25.87 37.00 46.80 

Soil and plant scientists.......................................................................................... 10,720 28.52 59,330 16.18 20.39 26.96 34.62 44.93 

Biochemists and biophysicists................................................................................. 18,680 38.90 80,900 19.62 25.67 36.69 48.11 62.27 

Microbiologists........................................................................................................ 15,730 31.35 65,200 17.05 21.08 27.87 38.73 52.05 

Zoologists and wildlife biologists............................................................................. 18,000 26.98 56,120 15.77 19.90 25.63 32.31 40.67 

Biological scientists, all other.................................................................................. 25,220 30.56 63,560 16.49 22.56 29.30 36.45 45.74

Conservation scientists............................................................................................ 16,000 26.64 55,410 14.36 19.69 26.43 32.91 38.59 

Foresters................................................................................................................. 10,760 25.22 52,450 16.10 19.65 24.61 29.95 35.85 

Epidemiologists....................................................................................................... 4,120 28.99 60,290 17.75 21.74 27.25 34.18 41.97 

Medical scientists, except epidemiologists............................................................. 78,210 33.82 70,350 17.06 21.55 29.66 42.37 56.50 

Life scientists, all other............................................................................................ 12,830 31.00 64,480 15.84 20.11 27.39 38.06 50.38 

Astronomers............................................................................................................ 1,430 45.67 95,000 21.44 29.83 46.03 60.30 (3)

Physicists................................................................................................................ 15,420 45.95 95,580 25.04 35.05 45.31 56.29 69.03 

Atmospheric and space scientists........................................................................... 8,250 37.41 77,810 18.79 26.70 37.09 46.39 57.55 

Chemists................................................................................................................. 80,500 31.75 66,040 17.06 21.53 28.78 39.72 51.11 

Materials scientists.................................................................................................. 9,390 37.02 77,010 20.10 26.53 35.87 46.54 57.05 

Environmental scientists and specialists, including health...................................... 77,720 29.38 61,120 16.63 20.60 26.97 35.81 45.51 

Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers............................................. 28,980 38.41 79,890 19.11 24.93 34.93 48.39 65.36 

Hydrologists............................................................................................................ 7,740 32.80 68,230 20.23 24.70 31.86 39.49 47.27 

Physical scientists, all other.................................................................................... 21,380 41.01 85,310 19.93 28.47 40.12 52.61 65.45 

Economists............................................................................................................. 12,970 40.14 83,500 20.33 26.80 37.03 49.76 65.65 

Market research analysts........................................................................................ 213,590 31.70 65,930 15.51 20.29 28.28 40.42 54.09 

Survey researchers................................................................................................. 24,140 19.08 39,680 8.04 10.65 16.04 24.50 35.40 

Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists....................................................... 97,330 31.78 66,110 16.96 21.78 28.58 37.38 49.39 

Industrial-organizational psychologists................................................................... 1,140 43.23 89,920 23.26 31.88 41.55 55.29 67.13 

Psychologists, all other........................................................................................... 7,960 38.63 80,360 15.97 25.88 36.69 46.07 59.54 

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Mean wages Percentiles

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Life, physical, and social science occupations  Continued

Sociologists............................................................................................................. 3,440 $32.83 $68,300 $17.69 $21.45 $28.99 $42.42 $55.66

Urban and regional planners................................................................................... 32,640 28.33 58,940 17.12 21.39 27.22 34.32 41.77 

Anthropologists and archeologists.......................................................................... 4,960 25.43 52,900 13.92 17.38 24.00 32.02 39.18 

Geographers........................................................................................................... 960 30.64 63,720 18.04 24.10 30.28 37.39 45.16 

Historians................................................................................................................ 3,090 25.36 52,750 11.28 16.13 23.33 33.33 43.24 

Political scientists.................................................................................................... 3,970 41.52 86,370 17.66 26.97 43.34 55.65 64.00 

Social scientists and related workers, all other....................................................... 31,110 32.56 67,720 18.38 23.97 31.21 39.24 49.71 

Agricultural and food science technicians............................................................... 19,220 16.20 33,700 10.02 12.33 15.26 19.17 23.69 

Biological technicians.............................................................................................. 71,590 18.38 38,240 11.38 13.74 17.17 22.01 27.83 

Chemical technicians.............................................................................................. 59,900 19.70 40,970 11.81 14.73 18.87 23.98 28.90 

Geological and petroleum technicians.................................................................... 11,280 24.76 51,490 10.59 15.17 22.19 30.64 42.38 

Nuclear technicians................................................................................................. 6,400 31.14 64,760 20.46 26.08 31.49 36.81 42.91 

Social science research assistants......................................................................... 15,840 17.23 35,840 9.85 12.63 16.28 20.82 26.41 

Environmental science and protection technicians, including health...................... 34,790 19.36 40,260 11.35 14.16 18.31 23.72 29.18 

Forensic science technicians.................................................................................. 12,310 23.14 48,130 13.24 16.65 21.79 28.07 35.14 

Forest and conservation technicians....................................................................... 30,580 16.24 33,780 10.79 12.63 14.84 19.24 23.74 

Life, physical, and social science technicians, all other.......................................... 58,080 19.65 40,870 10.52 13.82 18.23 24.42 30.80 

Community and social services occupations 1,749,210 18.75 39,000 9.99 12.91 17.21 23.21 29.94 

Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors............................................ 75,940 17.28 35,950 10.87 13.14 16.36 20.50 25.16 

Educational, vocational, and school counselors..................................................... 226,720 23.92 49,760 13.10 17.37 22.85 29.32 36.50 

Marriage and family therapists................................................................................ 21,330 21.49 44,700 12.15 15.84 20.78 26.03 33.20 

Mental health counselors........................................................................................ 91,830 18.19 37,840 10.52 12.87 16.53 21.93 28.70 

Rehabilitation counselors........................................................................................ 121,380 15.80 32,870 9.26 11.05 14.04 18.75 25.56 

Counselors, all other............................................................................................... 24,260 19.37 40,280 10.52 13.92 18.37 23.90 29.14 

Child, family, and school social workers................................................................. 262,830 19.54 40,640 11.77 14.23 18.02 23.59 30.06 

Medical and public health social workers................................................................ 116,750 21.48 44,690 13.12 16.40 20.69 25.84 30.80 

Mental health and substance abuse social workers............................................... 114,820 18.26 37,980 10.81 13.43 17.02 21.98 27.71 

Social workers, all other.......................................................................................... 61,270 21.61 44,950 12.28 15.64 20.95 27.12 32.93 

Health educators..................................................................................................... 57,900 21.81 45,370 11.90 15.05 19.87 27.20 34.86 

Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists........................................ 89,650 22.18 46,130 13.46 16.29 20.43 27.06 34.21 

Social and human service assistants...................................................................... 318,620 13.08 27,200 7.78 9.79 12.30 15.60 19.61 

Community and social service specialists, all other................................................ 107,380 17.99 37,410 10.15 13.25 16.93 21.83 27.78 

Clergy...................................................................................................................... 37,820 20.70 43,060 9.97 13.60 19.07 25.58 33.52 

Directors, religious activities and education............................................................ 14,750 18.06 37,570 9.07 12.36 16.47 21.80 29.35 

Religious workers, all other..................................................................................... 5,990 14.11 29,350 6.83 7.76 11.70 17.40 25.45 

Legal occupations 41.04 85,360 15.04 20.66 32.56 55.85 976,740 (3)

Lawyers................................................................................................................... 547,710 54.65 113,660 24.32 33.61 49.26 (3) (3)

Administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers................................. 14,470 37.37 77,730 17.40 23.82 34.90 49.14 64.35 

Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators................................................................... 8,110 28.27 58,790 13.50 17.34 23.80 35.42 49.05 

Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates.......................................................... 25,870 45.98 95,640 14.20 25.92 48.89 64.91 (3)

Paralegals and legal assistants............................................................................... 229,430 21.86 45,460 13.20 16.31 20.69 26.30 32.47 

Court reporters........................................................................................................ 16,940 23.25 48,370 11.26 15.94 21.93 29.58 37.39 

Law clerks............................................................................................................... 31,890 18.85 39,210 10.51 13.73 17.48 22.35 28.48 

Title examiners, abstractors, and searchers........................................................... 63,410 19.55 40,660 10.56 13.36 17.32 22.75 30.60 

Legal support workers, all other.............................................................................. 38,910 24.29 50,520 13.09 16.96 21.70 28.56 40.79 

Education, training, and library occupations 8,206,440 21.79 45,320 8.99 13.24 19.76 27.43 36.52 

Business teachers, postsecondary......................................................................... 67,390 (2) 70,220 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Computer science teachers, postsecondary........................................................... 36,630 (2) 65,000 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary..................................................... 44,570 (2) 62,790 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Architecture teachers, postsecondary..................................................................... 5,820 (2) 67,390 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Engineering teachers, postsecondary..................................................................... 31,950 (2) 82,080 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary....................................................... 10,120 (2) 77,190 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Biological science teachers, postsecondary........................................................... 51,950 (2) 82,110 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary................................. 2,630 (2) 66,970 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary........... 8,670 (2) 74,880 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Chemistry teachers, postsecondary........................................................................ 19,560 (2) 70,100 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Environmental science teachers, postsecondary.................................................... 4,310 (2) 71,980 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Physics teachers, postsecondary............................................................................ 12,340 (2) 74,650 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary......................................... 5,040 (2) 68,240 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary.................................... 7,350 (2) 63,710 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Economics teachers, postsecondary...................................................................... 12,330 (2) 79,370 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Geography teachers, postsecondary...................................................................... 4,070 (2) 62,850 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Political science teachers, postsecondary.............................................................. 13,850 (2) 69,040 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Psychology teachers, postsecondary...................................................................... 29,690 (2) 64,580 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Sociology teachers, postsecondary........................................................................ 16,110 (2) 63,160 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other................................................ 5,750 (2) 69,640 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary............................................................ 116,370 (2) 91,260 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary................................................... 39,350 (2) 58,690 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Education teachers, postsecondary........................................................................ 53,470 (2) 57,410 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Library science teachers, postsecondary................................................................ 3,830 (2) 57,550 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary............................. 10,430 (2) 55,310 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Law teachers, postsecondary.................................................................................. 11,870 (2) 94,290 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Social work teachers, postsecondary...................................................................... 7,860 (2) 57,990 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary..................................................... 72,100 (2) 58,250 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

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Education, training, and library occupations  Continued

Communications teachers, postsecondary............................................................. 23,560 (2) $56,600 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

English language and literature teachers, postsecondary...................................... 59,320 (2) 57,320 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary...................................... 24,680 (2) 60,050 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

History teachers, postsecondary............................................................................. 20,980 (2) 63,200 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary................................................... 17,840 (2) 60,180 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Graduate teaching assistants.................................................................................. 112,830 (2) 30,190 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Home economics teachers, postsecondary............................................................ 4,330 (2) 60,630 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary........................................ 17,110 (2) 54,020 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Vocational education teachers, postsecondary...................................................... 109,360 22.65 47,110 12.22 15.83 21.11 27.81 35.39 

Postsecondary teachers, all other........................................................................... 272,410 (2) 72,310 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Preschool teachers, except special education........................................................ 361,600 12.45 25,900 7.15 8.55 10.91 14.29 19.21 

Kindergarten teachers, except special education................................................... 165,780 (2) 47,040 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Elementary school teachers, except special education.......................................... 1,509,180 (2) 48,700 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education.......................... 652,700 (2) 49,470 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Vocational education teachers, middle school........................................................ 15,740 (2) 46,650 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education................... 1,030,780 (2) 51,150 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Vocational education teachers, secondary school.................................................. 95,040 (2) 51,050 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school....... 216,930 (2) 49,710 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Special education teachers, middle school............................................................. 101,420 (2) 52,550 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Special education teachers, secondary school....................................................... 136,870 (2) 52,520 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors................... 71,740 22.45 46,690 11.83 15.70 21.11 27.55 36.38 

Self-enrichment education teachers........................................................................ 149,700 18.50 38,470 8.53 11.29 16.08 23.08 32.02 

Teachers and instructors, all other.......................................................................... 576,840 (2) 35,370 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Archivists................................................................................................................. 5,460 21.35 44,400 11.48 14.71 19.58 25.96 35.13 

Curators.................................................................................................................. 9,520 24.03 49,980 12.66 16.54 22.26 29.68 38.47 

Museum technicians and conservators................................................................... 9,810 18.30 38,060 9.90 12.67 16.51 22.17 29.46 

Librarians................................................................................................................ 148,610 24.45 50,860 14.87 18.87 23.59 29.23 35.90 

Library technicians.................................................................................................. 113,940 13.42 27,910 7.60 9.72 12.77 16.48 20.60 

Audio-visual collections specialists......................................................................... 6,520 20.23 42,090 10.66 14.08 19.49 26.06 31.54 

Farm and home management advisors.................................................................. 12,390 22.59 46,990 10.37 14.78 20.06 26.77 35.35 

Instructional coordinators........................................................................................ 117,630 26.72 55,570 13.96 18.66 25.38 33.81 42.07 

Teacher assistants.................................................................................................. 1,246,030 (2) 21,860 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Education, training, and library workers, all other................................................... 84,390 17.14 35,640 7.47 10.14 15.46 21.43 29.78 

Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations 1,727,380 22.17 46,110 8.47 12.29 18.44 27.42 39.58 

Art directors............................................................................................................. 31,030 37.70 78,420 18.23 23.79 32.74 45.64 64.95 

Craft artists.............................................................................................................. 4,870 13.75 28,610 6.79 9.07 11.58 17.23 22.45 

Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators....................................... 11,260 22.65 47,100 8.82 13.70 20.18 28.15 38.17 

Multi-media artists and animators........................................................................... 26,260 27.90 58,030 14.61 18.74 24.69 33.68 44.58 

Artists and related workers, all other....................................................................... 7,870 23.51 48,890 9.85 13.89 20.19 32.02 42.51 

Commercial and industrial designers...................................................................... 33,540 28.53 59,340 15.15 19.84 26.23 34.91 44.70 

Fashion designers................................................................................................... 15,670 33.30 69,270 14.42 20.26 30.10 42.07 56.31 

Floral designers...................................................................................................... 61,320 11.08 23,040 7.23 8.50 10.43 13.14 16.18 

Graphic designers................................................................................................... 190,880 21.07 43,830 11.59 14.71 19.18 25.63 33.52 

Interior designers.................................................................................................... 52,440 23.08 48,000 11.67 15.30 20.32 27.52 37.86 

Merchandise displayers and window trimmers....................................................... 62,580 12.77 26,550 7.52 9.08 11.45 14.90 19.89 

Set and exhibit designers........................................................................................ 8,320 21.93 45,620 10.57 13.98 20.11 28.18 36.86 

Designers, all other................................................................................................. 11,390 23.50 48,890 10.54 15.01 21.09 29.68 38.55 

Actors...................................................................................................................... 51,880 21.84 (2) 7.31 8.47 11.61 22.51 51.02 

Producers and directors.......................................................................................... 63,840 34.72 72,210 13.45 18.26 27.07 42.64 (3)

Athletes and sports competitors.............................................................................. 12,500 (2) 74,440 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Coaches and scouts................................................................................................ 154,350 (2) 33,290 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Umpires, referees, and other sports officials.......................................................... 13,790 (2) 27,450 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Dancers................................................................................................................... 16,010 13.86 (2) 6.62 7.31 9.55 17.50 25.75 

Choreographers...................................................................................................... 16,340 18.42 38,320 7.55 10.53 16.67 23.95 30.80 

Music directors and composers.............................................................................. 9,470 25.63 53,320 7.31 11.38 19.11 29.02 53.29 

Musicians and singers............................................................................................ 46,600 27.51 (2) 7.08 10.81 19.73 36.55 57.37 

Entertainers and performers, sports and related workers, all other........................ 59,450 16.84 (2) 7.90 10.33 15.11 20.59 27.34 

Radio and television announcers............................................................................ 40,020 17.36 36,120 6.55 8.10 11.69 18.62 32.98 

Public address system and other announcers........................................................ 8,300 16.33 33,970 6.73 8.41 12.02 19.38 29.69 

Broadcast news analysts......................................................................................... 6,770 32.17 66,910 10.78 14.46 22.46 40.08 (3)

Reporters and correspondents................................................................................ 53,060 20.14 41,900 9.22 11.72 16.09 24.85 35.52 

Public relations specialists...................................................................................... 209,560 25.85 53,760 13.50 17.11 22.76 31.40 42.89 

Editors..................................................................................................................... 100,170 25.59 53,220 13.14 16.95 22.59 30.84 42.02 

Technical writers..................................................................................................... 45,330 29.25 60,850 17.08 21.70 27.91 35.46 44.10 

Writers and authors................................................................................................. 43,260 27.93 58,080 12.23 16.76 23.38 32.61 46.97 

Interpreters and translators..................................................................................... 30,910 19.11 39,750 9.88 12.94 17.10 22.60 30.91 

Media and communication workers, all other.......................................................... 22,970 22.26 46,310 10.86 14.92 20.47 27.30 36.67 

Audio and video equipment technicians.................................................................. 40,360 18.61 38,710 9.61 12.55 16.75 22.27 30.07 

Broadcast technicians............................................................................................. 32,070 17.09 35,540 7.54 10.04 14.75 21.78 31.18 

Radio operators...................................................................................................... 1,220 18.69 38,870 10.00 13.88 18.22 23.21 27.85 

Sound engineering technicians............................................................................... 14,080 24.16 50,260 10.12 14.07 20.68 31.53 43.64 

Photographers........................................................................................................ 60,300 15.30 31,830 7.47 8.98 12.58 18.62 27.23 

Camera operators, television, video, and motion picture........................................ 22,230 22.19 46,150 9.04 12.95 19.26 28.58 40.63 

Film and video editors............................................................................................. 17,380 27.93 58,100 10.92 14.72 22.44 35.89 53.23 

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Occupation Employment

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(Median) 75th 90th

Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations (Continued)

Media and communication equipment workers, all other........................................... 17,740 $25.59 $53,230 $10.40 15.93$ 25.03$ 34.44$ 43.12$ 

Healthcare practitioner and technical occupations 6,713,780 29.82 62,030 12.89 17.99 24.99 34.35 50.95 

Chiropractors.......................................................................................................... 25,470 38.97 81,070 15.71 21.97 31.36 46.40 (3)

Dentists, general..................................................................................................... 86,110 67.76 140,950 33.17 46.05 63.53 (3) (3)

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons.............................................................................. 5,320 79.21 164,760 29.11 50.31 (3) (3) (3)

Orthodontists........................................................................................................... 5,200 85.05 176,900 39.29 (3) (3) (3) (3)

Prosthodontists....................................................................................................... 480 76.42 158,940 26.75 49.76 (3) (3) (3)

Dentists, all other specialists...................................................................................... 4,560 52.09 108,340 19.63 25.08 43.85 (3) (3)

Dietitians and nutritionists....................................................................................... 51,230 23.02 47,890 14.36 18.48 22.59 27.45 32.85 

Optometrists............................................................................................................ 24,220 47.38 98,550 21.65 31.99 43.77 56.97 (3)

Pharmacists............................................................................................................ 239,920 44.95 93,500 32.63 39.99 45.44 51.99 57.44 

Anesthesiologists.................................................................................................... 29,890 88.63 184,340 54.91 (3) (3) (3) (3)

Family and general practitioners............................................................................. 109,400 72.04 149,850 33.65 54.14 (3) (3) (3)

Internists, general................................................................................................... 48,700 77.34 160,860 41.86 61.66 (3) (3) (3)

Obstetricians and gynecologists.............................................................................. 22,520 85.60 178,040 49.55 (3) (3) (3) (3)

Pediatricians, general............................................................................................. 28,930 68.00 141,440 31.96 49.63 66.41 (3) (3)

Psychiatrists............................................................................................................ 24,730 72.11 149,990 29.28 56.95 (3) (3) (3)

Surgeons................................................................................................................. 51,900 88.53 184,150 56.18 (3) (3) (3) (3)

Physicians and surgeons, all other.......................................................................... 208,960 68.38 142,220 21.71 40.69 (3) (3) (3)

Physician assistants................................................................................................ 62,960 35.71 74,270 20.72 30.01 36.05 42.90 49.15 

Podiatrists............................................................................................................... 9,020 56.97 118,500 21.39 33.12 52.03 (3) (3)

Registered nurses................................................................................................... 2,417,150 28.71 59,730 19.35 22.94 27.54 33.58 40.11 

Audiologists............................................................................................................. 10,910 29.38 61,110 18.45 22.70 27.46 34.11 42.86 

Occupational therapists.............................................................................................. 88,570 30.05 62,510 19.64 24.26 29.07 35.44 43.00 

Physical therapists.................................................................................................. 156,100 32.72 68,050 22.36 26.46 31.83 37.54 45.58 

Radiation therapists................................................................................................ 14,290 32.49 67,580 21.56 26.04 31.81 37.76 44.28 

Recreational therapists........................................................................................... 24,130 17.55 36,510 10.04 12.88 16.82 21.56 26.70 

Respiratory therapists............................................................................................. 99,330 23.37 48,610 16.92 19.63 22.80 27.00 30.86 

Speech-language pathologists................................................................................ 98,690 29.25 60,840 18.26 22.29 27.74 34.81 43.46 

Therapists, all other................................................................................................ 11,660 21.67 45,070 10.04 12.41 20.31 27.38 34.92 

Veterinarians........................................................................................................... 49,750 39.18 81,490 20.93 27.14 34.61 45.61 64.01 

Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other............................................ 53,270 39.96 83,110 16.11 20.92 29.60 51.40 (3)

Medical and clinical laboratory technologists.......................................................... 160,760 24.30 50,550 16.66 20.04 23.90 28.15 33.30 

Medical and clinical laboratory technicians............................................................. 144,710 16.65 34,620 10.50 12.71 15.79 19.72 24.16 

Dental hygienists..................................................................................................... 166,380 30.01 62,430 19.45 24.63 30.19 35.67 41.60 

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians........................................................ 43,870 21.15 43,990 11.38 14.38 20.34 26.77 32.41 

Diagnostic medical sonographers........................................................................... 44,340 27.94 58,110 19.69 23.51 27.48 32.54 37.27 

Nuclear medicine technologists............................................................................... 19,270 30.29 63,000 22.35 25.73 29.95 34.81 39.57 

Radiologic technologists and technicians............................................................... 190,180 23.71 49,320 15.75 19.15 23.16 27.86 33.13 

Emergency medical technicians and paramedics................................................... 196,190 14.13 29,390 8.32 10.23 13.01 16.93 21.77 

Dietetic technicians................................................................................................. 24,450 12.55 26,090 7.56 9.02 11.56 15.16 18.52 

Pharmacy technicians............................................................................................. 282,450 12.75 26,510 8.56 10.10 12.32 14.92 17.65 

Psychiatric technicians............................................................................................ 58,940 14.64 30,450 9.00 10.56 13.36 17.68 22.70 

Respiratory therapy technicians.............................................................................. 18,710 19.17 39,860 12.47 15.41 18.81 22.56 27.03 

Surgical technologists............................................................................................. 84,330 17.97 37,370 12.26 14.57 17.35 20.94 24.59 

Veterinary technologists and technicians................................................................ 69,700 13.34 27,750 8.79 10.44 12.88 15.77 18.68 

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses................................................. 720,380 18.05 37,530 12.68 14.94 17.57 20.98 24.27 

Medical records and health information technicians............................................... 164,700 14.49 30,140 9.16 10.78 13.48 17.30 21.76 

Opticians, dispensing.............................................................................................. 65,190 15.49 32,220 9.27 11.33 14.57 18.73 22.90 

Orthotists and prosthetists...................................................................................... 5,290 29.86 62,110 14.93 20.22 28.36 36.41 45.31 

Health technologists and technicians, all other....................................................... 72,180 18.39 38,260 10.79 13.28 16.89 22.06 28.38 

Occupational health and safety specialists............................................................. 42,220 28.50 59,270 16.95 21.66 27.90 34.93 41.63 

Occupational health and safety technicians............................................................ 10,020 21.32 44,340 12.14 15.65 20.27 25.89 33.00 

Athletic trainers....................................................................................................... 15,440 (2) 38,860 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other....................................... 50,690 21.68 45,090 10.44 13.00 17.89 27.35 39.38 

Healthcare support occupations 3,483,270 11.83 24,610 7.71 9.10 11.00 13.76 17.19 

Home health aides.................................................................................................. 751,480 9.66 20,100 7.06 7.99 9.34 10.90 13.00 

Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants................................................................. 1,376,660 11.04 22,960 7.78 9.09 10.67 12.80 14.99 

Psychiatric aides..................................................................................................... 57,000 12.01 24,990 7.75 9.20 11.49 14.46 17.32 

Occupational therapist assistants............................................................................ 23,700 20.25 42,110 12.52 16.41 20.22 24.15 28.01 

Occupational therapist aides................................................................................... 7,780 13.35 27,760 8.20 9.84 12.03 15.46 21.22 

Physical therapist assistants................................................................................... 59,350 19.91 41,410 12.59 16.27 19.88 23.56 27.51 

Physical therapist aides.......................................................................................... 45,520 11.20 23,290 7.62 8.92 10.61 12.91 15.67 

Massage therapists................................................................................................. 41,920 18.93 39,380 7.48 10.98 16.06 24.22 33.83 

Dental assistants..................................................................................................... 277,040 14.83 30,850 9.87 11.94 14.53 17.44 20.69 

Medical assistants................................................................................................... 409,570 13.07 27,190 9.07 10.56 12.64 15.00 17.71 

Medical equipment preparers.................................................................................. 42,740 12.97 26,980 8.96 10.36 12.47 15.02 17.86 

Medical transcriptionists.......................................................................................... 86,790 14.74 30,660 10.22 12.17 14.40 17.06 20.15 

Pharmacy aides...................................................................................................... 47,810 10.07 20,950 6.92 7.89 9.35 11.58 14.64 

Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers......................................... 70,310 10.13 21,060 6.88 7.99 9.60 11.63 14.19 

Healthcare support workers, all other...................................................................... 185,580 13.55 28,170 8.67 10.45 12.98 16.12 19.42 

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(Median) 75th 90th

Protective service occupations 3,024,840 $17.81 $37,040 $8.03 $10.39 $15.42 $23.45 $31.31

First-line supervisors/managers of correctional officers............................................................ 26.27 54,630 15.99 18.71 25.28 32.61 39.06 37,400

First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives......................................................... 33.76 70,230 19.83 25.92 33.32 40.35 50.20 89,170

First-line supervisors/managers of fire fighting and prevention workers................................... 31.27 65,030 17.70 24.12 30.24 38.01 47.03 50,810

First-line supervisors/managers, protective service workers, all other...................................... 22.28 46,350 11.97 15.08 19.99 27.20 35.21 45,170

Fire fighters............................................................................................................................... 283,630 20.37 42,370 9.93 14.21 19.80 26.02 31.80

Fire inspectors and investigators............................................................................................... 24.02 49,950 14.35 17.77 23.10 29.40 36.03 13,360

Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists...................................................................... 17.21 35,810 1,710 9.29 11.14 15.84 21.78 28.39

Bailiffs....................................................................................................................................... 17.43 36,260 17,890 8.84 12.08 16.45 23.08 28.02

Correctional officers and jailers................................................................................................ 417,810 18.42 38,310 11.35 13.62 17.19 22.36 28.16

Detectives and criminal investigators........................................................................................ 100,110 29.03 60,390 16.58 21.11 28.01 36.71 44.51

Fish and game wardens........................................................................................................... 21.25 44,200 13.59 16.53 21.01 25.37 29.94 7,520

Parking enforcement workers.................................................................................................... 15.03 31,260 10,090 8.87 10.92 14.50 18.70 22.57

Police and sheriff's patrol officers............................................................................................. 624,380 23.27 48,410 13.13 17.12 22.82 28.79 34.83

Transit and railroad police......................................................................................................... 23.86 49,620 14.88 17.89 22.63 29.73 35.30 5,320

Animal control workers.............................................................................................................. 14.12 29,370 14,600 8.25 10.51 13.42 17.16 21.54

Private detectives and investigators.......................................................................................... 18.41 38,290 35,980 9.48 11.62 16.23 22.95 30.95

Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators............................................................ 14.65 30,470 8,470 9.00 10.38 13.04 17.29 22.09

Security guards......................................................................................................................... 1,004,130 11.35 23,620 7.23 8.47 10.35 13.19 17.23

Crossing guards........................................................................................................................ 10.71 22,270 67,750 6.67 7.88 10.13 12.80 15.39

Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers.................................. 108,870 8.85 18,410 6.17 7.07 8.25 9.92 12.23

Protective service workers, all other.......................................................................................... 14.63 30,420 80,680 7.83 9.66 12.94 17.77 24.26

Food preparation and serving related occupations 11,029,280 8.86 18,430 5.98 6.76 7.90 10.02 13.23 

Chefs and head cooks.............................................................................................................. 104,080 18.21 37,880 9.69 12.46 16.52 22.14 29.20

First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers............................... 769,320 13.88 28,870 8.34 10.10 12.97 16.80 21.04

Cooks, fast food........................................................................................................................ 612,020 7.67 15,960 5.85 6.60 7.41 8.51 9.99

Cooks, institution and cafeteria................................................................................................. 375,210 10.25 21,320 6.46 7.83 9.81 12.16 14.80

Cooks, private household......................................................................................................... 13.64 28,370 900 7.06 8.64 11.00 14.93 26.46

Cooks, restaurant...................................................................................................................... 825,840 10.11 21,020 6.91 8.11 9.78 11.67 13.87

Cooks, short order.................................................................................................................... 189,610 8.99 18,710 6.22 7.19 8.59 10.49 12.55

Cooks, all other......................................................................................................................... 11.34 23,590 12,940 7.31 8.52 10.39 13.40 16.84

Food preparation workers......................................................................................................... 871,470 8.88 18,480 6.34 7.17 8.37 10.21 12.47

Bartenders................................................................................................................................. 485,120 8.91 18,540 6.00 6.77 7.86 10.10 13.56

Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food...................................... 2,461,890 7.66 15,930 5.79 6.47 7.24 8.46 10.16

Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop............................................ 524,410 8.15 16,950 6.11 6.85 7.76 9.00 10.86

Waiters and waitresses............................................................................................................. 2,312,930 8.27 17,190 5.78 6.42 7.14 9.14 12.46

Food servers, nonrestaurant..................................................................................................... 183,700 9.48 19,710 6.36 7.27 8.70 10.87 13.81

Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers................................................... 401,790 7.84 16,320 5.91 6.62 7.36 8.59 10.60

Dishwashers.............................................................................................................................. 502,770 7.78 16,190 6.01 6.78 7.57 8.62 10.00

Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop...................................................... 340,390 8.10 16,860 5.99 6.79 7.78 8.97 10.80

Food preparation and serving related workers, all other.......................................................... 54,900 9.31 19,360 6.55 7.29 8.55 10.77 13.45

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations 4,396,250 10.86 22,580 6.80 7.90 9.75 12.77 16.82 

First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers.................................. 182,690 16.16 33,610 9.43 11.65 15.04 19.55 24.75

First-line supervisors/managers of landscaping, lawn service, and

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Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners............................................ 2,124,860 10.45 21,730 6.73 7.80 9.58 12.33 15.89

Maids and housekeeping cleaners............................................................................................ 900,040 8.99 18,700 6.32 7.24 8.45 10.31 12.69

Building cleaning workers, all other.......................................................................................... 13.78 28,670 14,390 7.57 9.30 12.06 16.81 23.91

Pest control workers................................................................................................................. 14.11 29,350 62,710 8.88 10.79 13.41 16.76 20.85

Landscaping and groundskeeping workers.............................................................................. 924,330 11.06 23,010 7.27 8.38 10.22 12.91 16.46

Pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation........................................................ 13.73 28,560 25,880 8.74 10.43 12.84 16.14 20.12

Tree trimmers and pruners....................................................................................................... 14.38 29,910 28,300 9.00 10.72 13.58 17.38 21.32

Grounds maintenance workers, all other.................................................................................. 11.77 24,490 21,930 7.14 8.25 9.82 13.80 20.11

Personal care and service occupations 3,249,760 11.02 22,920 6.39 7.41 9.17 12.26 17.76 

Gaming supervisors.................................................................................................................. 20.38 42,390 12.07 15.69 19.79 24.59 29.66 23,860

Slot key persons....................................................................................................................... 12.16 25,300 13,450 7.83 9.25 10.92 13.91 18.52

First-line supervisors/managers of personal service workers.................................................... 125,430 17.35 36,090 9.59 12.13 15.77 20.95 27.38

Animal trainers.......................................................................................................................... 14.39 29,920 10,020 7.66 9.11 12.65 17.39 22.42

Nonfarm animal caretakers....................................................................................................... 108,130 9.73 20,230 6.56 7.50 8.72 10.95 14.64

Gaming dealers......................................................................................................................... 82,960 8.18 17,010 5.73 6.33 7.08 8.43 12.07

Gaming and sports book writers and runners........................................................................... 10.02 20,850 17,780 6.33 7.41 9.04 11.20 15.88

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Motion picture projectionists..................................................................................................... 10,620 9.70 20,180 6.08 6.97 8.39 10.75 14.25

Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers.............................................................................. 101,530 8.41 17,500 5.95 6.71 7.64 9.04 11.70

Amusement and recreation attendants..................................................................................... 235,670 8.43 17,530 6.08 6.82 7.83 9.27 11.55

Costume attendants.................................................................................................................. 14.20 29,540 4,150 7.19 8.71 12.37 17.40 25.01

Locker room, coatroom, and dressing room attendants............................................................ 18,770 9.50 19,760 6.74 7.58 8.95 10.77 13.21

Embalmers................................................................................................................................ 19.43 40,410 11.20 14.14 18.19 22.81 28.80 8,860

Funeral attendants.................................................................................................................... 10.56 21,970 32,250 6.62 7.92 9.78 12.10 15.57

Barbers...................................................................................................................................... 12.76 26,540 11,500 7.12 8.71 11.13 14.25 20.56

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Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists........................................................ 344,900 $11.80 $24,550 $6.68 $7.92 $10.25 $13.75 $18.78

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance............................................................ 1,250 17.66 36,730 6.97 8.69 15.30 25.06 34.02 

Manicurists and pedicurists..................................................................................... 47,450 10.23 21,280 6.83 7.63 9.23 12.05 15.34 

Shampooers............................................................................................................ 15,580 8.20 17,050 6.26 6.82 7.78 9.24 10.88 

Skin care specialists............................................................................................... 22,620 14.21 29,550 6.94 8.77 12.58 17.70 24.54 

Baggage porters and bellhops................................................................................. 48,450 10.37 21,580 6.45 7.13 8.83 12.47 17.09 

Concierges.............................................................................................................. 19,150 12.50 26,000 7.65 9.41 11.83 14.95 18.37 

Tour guides and escorts......................................................................................... 30,390 10.73 22,310 6.58 7.60 9.82 13.12 16.65 

Travel guides.......................................................................................................... 3,220 14.83 30,840 8.20 10.86 13.68 17.39 23.35 

Flight attendants..................................................................................................... 96,760 (2) 56,150 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Transportation attendants, except flight attendants and baggage porters.............. 20,790 10.17 21,140 6.82 7.87 9.65 11.55 14.70 

Child care workers.................................................................................................. 572,950 9.05 18,820 6.21 7.11 8.48 10.54 13.01 

Personal and home care aides............................................................................... 578,290 8.74 18,180 6.05 7.09 8.54 10.19 11.60 

Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors................................................................ 205,970 15.24 31,710 7.15 8.66 12.46 19.73 27.29 

Recreation workers................................................................................................. 273,280 11.03 22,950 6.80 7.86 9.84 13.00 17.20 

Residential advisors................................................................................................ 48,470 11.79 24,520 7.32 8.89 10.90 13.80 17.60 

Personal care and service workers, all other.......................................................... 58,440 10.40 21,640 6.51 7.42 9.12 11.80 16.15 

Sales and related occupations 14,114,860 16.52 34,350 6.88 8.14 11.14 19.34 32.91 

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers.......................................... 1,111,740 18.67 38,830 10.30 12.74 16.33 21.43 28.71 

First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers................................... 285,690 36.94 76,840 16.75 23.51 31.49 45.51 65.03 

Cashiers.................................................................................................................. 3,479,390 8.62 17,930 6.18 6.99 8.08 9.44 11.64 

Gaming change persons and booth cashiers.......................................................... 26,700 10.32 21,470 6.98 8.16 9.94 12.22 14.50 

Counter and rental clerks........................................................................................ 468,900 11.22 23,340 6.56 7.58 9.41 13.05 18.17 

Parts salespersons................................................................................................. 234,770 14.43 30,010 8.08 10.02 13.19 17.55 22.62 

Retail salespersons................................................................................................. 4,374,230 11.51 23,940 6.79 7.81 9.50 12.83 18.48 

Advertising sales agents.......................................................................................... 159,640 24.70 51,370 10.32 14.16 20.55 30.35 43.89 

Insurance sales agents........................................................................................... 311,380 28.10 58,450 11.82 15.21 21.09 33.26 55.33 

Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents................................. 260,360 43.45 90,380 14.98 20.50 32.93 60.72 (3)

Travel agents.......................................................................................................... 87,600 15.12 31,460 8.70 11.07 14.05 17.75 22.25 

Sales representatives, services, all other............................................................... 501,850 27.13 56,420 11.70 15.96 23.12 33.80 47.58 

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific

 products........................................................................................................... 390,280 34.95 72,700 16.06 21.94 30.98 43.80 58.58 

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical

 and scientific products..................................................................................... 1,488,990 28.14 58,540 12.52 17.05 23.85 34.45 48.57 

Demonstrators and product promoters................................................................... 82,830 12.39 25,770 7.70 8.77 10.65 13.91 19.27 

Models.................................................................................................................... 1,470 13.45 27,980 7.67 9.52 11.22 14.42 18.68 

Real estate brokers................................................................................................. 46,950 38.57 80,230 12.53 18.17 29.23 49.13 (3)

Real estate sales agents......................................................................................... 168,400 26.13 54,350 9.70 12.88 19.12 31.38 53.61 

Sales engineers...................................................................................................... 75,150 39.94 83,080 22.60 28.60 37.37 48.21 61.39 

Telemarketers......................................................................................................... 385,700 11.63 24,190 7.06 8.17 10.09 13.43 18.48 

Door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers.......... 11,140 12.92 26,880 6.77 7.47 9.71 15.77 24.39 

Sales and related workers, all other........................................................................ 161,700 19.63 40,820 8.37 11.29 16.47 23.89 34.83 

Office and administrative support occupations 23,077,190 14.60 30,370 8.19 10.33 13.50 17.75 22.58 

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers....... 1,351,180 22.37 46,530 12.76 16.22 20.92 26.99 34.30 

Switchboard operators, including answering service.............................................. 172,060 11.37 23,640 7.71 9.14 10.88 13.29 15.93 

Telephone operators............................................................................................... 26,350 15.73 32,710 8.44 10.67 16.41 20.59 22.44 

Communications equipment operators, all other.................................................... 4,220 15.93 33,130 7.91 10.04 15.23 19.91 24.58 

Bill and account collectors....................................................................................... 423,090 14.73 30,640 9.61 11.49 13.97 17.14 21.12 

Billing and posting clerks and machine operators................................................... 517,750 14.39 29,930 9.68 11.58 13.87 16.81 20.07 

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks........................................................ 1,856,890 15.28 31,780 9.50 11.80 14.69 18.17 22.13

Gaming cage workers............................................................................................. 17,970 11.62 24,170 8.19 9.49 11.13 13.52 15.92 

Payroll and timekeeping clerks............................................................................... 205,970 15.93 33,140 10.17 12.59 15.58 18.95 22.36 

Procurement clerks................................................................................................. 74,370 16.13 33,540 10.16 12.65 15.91 19.41 22.68 

Tellers..................................................................................................................... 603,150 10.97 22,810 8.06 9.28 10.64 12.44 14.43 

Brokerage clerks..................................................................................................... 72,400 18.89 39,280 11.82 14.17 17.50 22.13 27.69 

Correspondence clerks............................................................................................ 16,260 14.35 29,850 9.47 11.34 13.80 16.99 20.58 

Court, municipal, and license clerks........................................................................ 107,100 15.66 32,580 9.66 11.85 14.89 18.51 22.93 

Credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks................................................................. 67,400 15.25 31,710 8.72 11.25 14.41 18.10 22.30 

Customer service representatives.......................................................................... 2,147,770 14.61 30,400 8.71 10.73 13.62 17.40 22.11 

Eligibility interviewers, government programs......................................................... 106,210 18.16 37,770 12.18 14.40 18.05 21.92 24.30 

File clerks................................................................................................................ 223,090 11.32 23,540 7.27 8.64 10.62 13.31 16.71 

Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks........................................................................ 214,110 9.37 19,480 6.58 7.66 8.88 10.68 13.00 

Interviewers, except eligibility and loan................................................................... 211,500 13.07 27,190 8.35 10.12 12.64 15.31 18.57 

Library assistants, clerical....................................................................................... 109,090 11.03 22,940 6.77 8.07 10.40 13.45 16.73 

Loan interviewers and clerks................................................................................... 248,050 15.71 32,680 9.88 12.07 14.89 18.69 22.66 

New accounts clerks............................................................................................... 80,770 14.19 29,510 9.93 11.55 13.65 16.42 19.35 

Order clerks............................................................................................................ 264,520 13.52 28,130 8.18 9.91 12.66 16.22 20.69 

Human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping............................... 159,750 16.70 34,740 10.91 13.19 16.23 19.75 23.40 

Receptionists and information clerks...................................................................... 1,112,350 11.45 23,810 7.54 9.06 11.01 13.51 16.23 

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Office and administrative support occupations (Continued)

Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks............................... 157,650 $14.48 $30,120 $8.49 $10.40 $13.72 $18.53 $21.83

All other information and record clerks.................................................................... 230,990 15.82 32,900 9.42 11.60 14.98 19.05 23.13 

Cargo and freight agents........................................................................................ 84,340 18.54 38,560 10.80 13.34 17.84 22.32 27.62 

Couriers and messengers....................................................................................... 105,070 11.14 23,170 7.15 8.38 10.36 13.02 16.59 

Police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers................................................................. 94,710 15.67 32,590 9.62 12.12 15.13 18.77 22.69 

Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance.................................................... 185,410 16.56 34,450 9.51 11.95 15.48 20.20 25.60 

Meter readers, utilities............................................................................................. 45,770 15.41 32,040 9.12 11.33 14.58 18.90 23.63 

Postal service clerks................................................................................................ 81,670 21.13 43,950 18.74 20.06 21.54 23.03 23.92 

Postal service mail carriers..................................................................................... 346,990 21.03 43,750 16.74 19.37 21.32 23.27 24.44

Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators......... 203,110 19.75 41,070 12.39 19.40 21.10 22.81 23.83 

Production, planning, and expediting clerks............................................................ 286,160 19.23 40,000 11.28 14.21 18.57 23.51 28.40 

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks...................................................................... 763,350 13.21 27,480 8.16 9.94 12.53 15.79 19.52 

Stock clerks and order fillers................................................................................... 1,705,450 10.79 22,440 6.97 8.02 9.83 12.71 16.44 

Weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping............................. 77,520 13.14 27,330 8.03 9.66 12.20 15.83 19.78 

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants............................................... 1,487,310 18.83 39,160 12.11 14.54 17.90 22.19 27.28 

Legal secretaries..................................................................................................... 268,170 19.07 39,670 11.48 14.26 18.36 23.33 28.26 

Medical secretaries................................................................................................. 394,330 14.05 29,220 9.50 11.18 13.51 16.45 19.65 

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive.................................................. 1,750,600 13.68 28,460 8.44 10.50 13.20 16.47 19.98 

Computer operators................................................................................................ 123,750 16.83 35,010 9.86 12.50 16.13 20.70 24.99 

Data entry keyers.................................................................................................... 295,650 12.33 25,640 8.20 9.83 11.87 14.28 17.29 

Word processors and typists................................................................................... 153,530 14.68 30,540 9.71 11.62 14.15 17.28 20.83 

Desktop publishers................................................................................................. 30,440 17.36 36,120 9.88 12.63 16.41 21.33 26.46 

Insurance claims and policy processing clerks....................................................... 238,210 15.74 32,740 10.28 12.33 14.96 18.28 22.35 

Mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service.............................. 141,170 12.05 25,060 7.69 9.29 11.45 14.18 17.35 

Office clerks, general.............................................................................................. 3,026,710 12.12 25,200 7.14 8.96 11.40 14.54 18.08 

Office machine operators, except computer........................................................... 91,810 12.51 26,010 8.21 9.71 11.80 14.71 17.95 

Proofreaders and copy markers.............................................................................. 16,960 14.12 29,380 7.70 10.05 13.20 17.37 21.83 

Statistical assistants................................................................................................ 19,680 15.84 32,950 9.71 12.03 15.02 18.92 23.41 

Office and administrative support workers, all other............................................... 277,310 14.07 29,260 7.78 9.86 13.08 17.10 21.76 

Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations 10.49 21,810 6.89 7.46 8.63 11.88 17.20 450,040

First-line supervisors/managers of farming, fishing, and forestry workers.............. 19,670 19.33 40,210 9.75 13.12 18.15 23.93 30.92 

Farm labor contractors............................................................................................ 2,060 13.87 28,850 6.31 7.70 11.32 16.51 23.23 

Agricultural inspectors............................................................................................. 14,790 18.67 38,820 11.50 14.64 18.32 22.56 26.74 

Animal breeders...................................................................................................... 2,060 15.37 31,970 7.87 9.83 13.02 18.88 26.28 

Graders and sorters, agricultural products.............................................................. 45,890 8.95 18,610 6.50 7.17 8.27 10.06 12.33 

Agricultural equipment operators............................................................................ 21,140 10.55 21,950 6.72 7.90 9.72 12.48 15.43 

Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse................................... 230,780 8.48 17,630 6.85 7.26 7.95 8.85 11.11 

Farmworkers, farm and ranch animals.................................................................... 47,870 9.92 20,630 6.49 7.58 9.17 11.46 14.48

Agricultural workers, all other.................................................................................. 8,550 12.05 25,070 7.08 8.38 10.80 14.17 19.26 

Fishers and related fishing workers......................................................................... 880 13.71 28,510 7.35 9.87 13.10 15.61 21.87 

Forest and conservation workers............................................................................ 8,530 11.97 24,890 7.52 8.33 10.01 15.16 19.03 

Fallers..................................................................................................................... 8,790 15.84 32,960 9.28 11.13 13.80 18.11 26.46

Logging equipment operators................................................................................. 28,300 14.85 30,880 9.49 11.47 14.28 17.65 21.39 

Log graders and scalers.......................................................................................... 4,810 14.90 30,980 9.27 11.38 14.06 17.55 21.60 

Logging workers, all other....................................................................................... 5,880 15.25 31,720 8.73 12.35 15.32 18.41 21.47 

Construction and extraction occupations 6,680,710 18.89 39,290 9.85 12.57 17.04 23.70 31.15 

First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers..... 574,870 27.64 57,500 16.25 20.19 25.89 33.32 41.96 

Boilermakers........................................................................................................... 17,240 23.37 48,600 14.62 17.93 22.58 28.71 34.22 

Brickmasons and blockmasons............................................................................... 118,080 21.33 44,370 12.24 15.96 20.66 26.26 32.43 

Stonemasons.......................................................................................................... 18,210 18.29 38,040 10.36 13.12 17.29 22.04 28.46 

Carpenters.............................................................................................................. 985,990 19.20 39,930 10.87 13.55 17.57 23.85 30.45 

Carpet installers...................................................................................................... 36,840 18.40 38,280 9.46 12.06 16.62 23.26 31.11 

Floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles................................................... 14,910 18.81 39,120 9.77 12.71 16.44 23.78 32.32 

Floor sanders and finishers..................................................................................... 7,480 15.29 31,810 9.08 10.84 13.89 18.47 24.21 

Tile and marble setters........................................................................................... 51,330 18.92 39,360 10.26 13.16 17.59 23.50 29.95 

Cement masons and concrete finishers.................................................................. 218,170 17.13 35,630 10.02 12.38 15.70 20.70 27.07 

Terrazzo workers and finishers............................................................................... 6,550 16.78 34,900 9.31 12.01 15.21 20.50 27.22 

Construction laborers.............................................................................................. 1,016,530 14.39 29,930 8.16 9.95 12.66 17.31 24.19 

Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators............................................. 63,090 16.45 34,210 9.97 11.98 15.05 19.71 25.30 

Pile-driver operators................................................................................................ 5,280 24.02 49,950 12.83 16.31 22.20 31.65 37.28 

Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators......................... 393,090 19.50 40,560 11.54 13.89 17.74 23.98 30.83 

Drywall and ceiling tile installers............................................................................. 140,630 18.66 38,810 10.90 13.60 17.38 22.58 28.85 

Tapers..................................................................................................................... 40,090 20.48 42,590 11.59 14.65 19.85 25.70 31.23 

Electricians.............................................................................................................. 617,370 22.41 46,620 12.76 16.07 20.97 27.71 34.95 

Glaziers................................................................................................................... 51,990 18.30 38,060 10.19 12.85 16.64 22.18 30.52 

Insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall............................................................... 31,450 16.48 34,280 9.25 11.26 14.67 20.00 27.76 

Insulation workers, mechanical............................................................................... 27,900 20.07 41,740 10.51 13.55 17.74 25.12 33.39 

Painters, construction and maintenance................................................................. 263,390 16.45 34,220 9.97 12.19 15.00 19.51 25.62 

Paperhangers......................................................................................................... 6,160 17.42 36,230 10.34 13.12 16.21 20.62 26.77 

Pipelayers............................................................................................................... 58,330 16.21 33,710 9.73 11.75 14.58 19.76 25.73 

Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters.................................................................... 435,960 22.03 45,830 12.30 15.62 20.56 27.54 34.79 

Plasterers and stucco masons................................................................................ 50,700 17.91 37,260 10.84 13.53 16.68 21.25 27.31 

Reinforcing iron and rebar workers......................................................................... 30,180 20.35 42,330 10.25 13.15 18.38 27.03 34.15 

Roofers................................................................................................................... 125,030 16.99 35,340 9.81 12.12 15.51 20.79 26.79 

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Construction and extraction occupations (Continued)

Sheet metal workers............................................................................................... 177,540 $19.61 $40,780 $10.36 $13.30 $17.96 $24.89 $32.30

Structural iron and steel workers............................................................................. 67,560 21.13 43,950 10.94 14.11 19.46 27.08 34.78 

Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters.. 62,290 13.39 27,850 8.65 10.09 12.19 15.12 20.30 

Helpers--carpenters................................................................................................ 104,200 11.63 24,190 7.75 9.32 11.09 13.47 16.17 

Helpers--electricians............................................................................................... 100,550 12.05 25,050 8.04 9.52 11.42 14.00 17.07 

Helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons.......................... 23,390 10.87 22,620 7.62 8.64 10.25 12.25 14.82 

Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters................................... 81,510 12.22 25,430 8.18 9.71 11.50 14.07 17.21 

Helpers--roofers...................................................................................................... 21,050 10.93 22,740 7.70 8.94 10.46 12.53 15.07 

Helpers, construction trades, all other..................................................................... 35,880 11.93 24,820 7.52 9.10 10.94 13.72 17.53 

Construction and building inspectors....................................................................... 96,630 23.37 48,620 14.05 17.60 22.39 28.26 34.90 

Elevator installers and repairers.............................................................................. 21,700 29.78 61,930 17.79 23.90 30.59 35.76 42.14 

Fence erectors........................................................................................................ 24,610 13.53 28,130 8.50 10.23 12.69 15.59 19.63 

Hazardous materials removal workers.................................................................... 38,740 18.43 38,340 11.02 13.31 17.04 22.75 28.45 

Highway maintenance workers................................................................................ 138,670 15.56 32,370 9.59 11.96 15.17 18.73 22.54 

Rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators........................................ 13,680 19.06 39,640 12.27 15.67 19.23 22.01 25.90 

Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners....................................................... 22,090 15.65 32,560 9.29 11.74 15.11 18.78 23.02 

Segmental pavers................................................................................................... 880 13.75 28,600 8.41 10.47 13.80 17.05 19.11 

Construction and related workers, all other............................................................. 56,130 15.81 32,880 8.82 11.17 14.65 18.95 24.78 

Derrick operators, oil and gas................................................................................. 16,920 18.23 37,930 11.72 13.88 17.42 22.12 26.49 

Rotary drill operators, oil and gas............................................................................ 18,010 20.36 42,350 12.11 14.84 18.49 25.73 31.32 

Service unit operators, oil, gas, and mining............................................................ 25,360 17.37 36,120 10.25 12.41 15.82 20.77 26.62

Earth drillers, except oil and gas............................................................................. 19,070 17.80 37,030 10.73 13.22 16.59 21.00 26.32 

Explosives workers, ordnance handling experts, and blasters................................ 5,110 19.83 41,240 13.78 16.20 19.18 22.95 27.01 

Continuous mining machine operators.................................................................... 9,660 19.38 40,310 12.83 16.12 19.44 22.25 26.21 

Mine cutting and channeling machine operators..................................................... 7,700 18.71 38,930 11.77 14.99 19.23 21.85 24.52 

Mining machine operators, all other........................................................................ 2,880 18.50 38,490 11.09 14.46 17.97 21.50 27.72 

Rock splitters, quarry.............................................................................................. 3,790 13.91 28,940 8.55 10.23 13.05 16.55 20.93 

Roof bolters, mining................................................................................................ 4,240 20.29 42,200 15.89 17.70 19.83 22.09 25.45 

Roustabouts, oil and gas........................................................................................ 41,120 12.93 26,890 8.41 9.98 12.36 15.20 18.48 

Helpers--extraction workers.................................................................................... 23,980 14.65 30,460 9.13 10.94 13.79 18.15 21.57 

Extraction workers, all other.................................................................................... 8,880 18.49 38,470 10.05 12.83 17.04 22.06 31.03 

Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations 5,352,420 18.78 39,060 9.85 12.97 17.65 23.54 29.44 

First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers................ 450,710 26.98 56,110 15.78 19.97 25.91 32.94 40.23 

Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers..................................... 139,770 18.29 38,050 10.65 13.56 17.54 22.44 27.36 

Radio mechanics.................................................................................................... 6,250 19.17 39,880 10.94 14.04 18.12 23.02 28.54 

Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers...... 190,130 24.33 50,610 14.96 20.43 25.21 28.66 32.84 

Avionics technicians................................................................................................ 15,360 22.78 47,380 15.65 19.02 22.57 26.65 30.33 

Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers.................................................... 22,100 16.74 34,810 9.97 12.56 15.80 20.24 25.37 

Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment......... 20,480 20.98 43,650 13.24 16.79 20.72 25.10 28.78 

Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment............. 78,570 21.96 45,670 13.43 17.18 21.72 26.59 30.90

Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay................. 22,090 27.34 56,870 19.42 23.62 27.60 32.07 35.49 

Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles................................ 19,510 14.99 31,190 9.13 10.78 13.57 17.41 23.45 

Electronic home entertainment equipment installers and repairers........................ 35,310 15.25 31,710 8.96 11.52 14.42 18.24 22.42 

Security and fire alarm systems installers............................................................... 51,740 17.51 36,410 10.59 13.14 16.73 21.12 25.88 

Aircraft mechanics and service technicians............................................................ 118,210 23.70 49,300 14.94 18.96 22.95 28.12 34.51 

Automotive body and related repairers................................................................... 155,500 18.38 38,230 10.10 13.00 16.92 22.33 28.71 

Automotive glass installers and repairers............................................................... 18,650 15.41 32,050 9.19 11.44 14.77 18.42 22.22 

Automotive service technicians and mechanics..................................................... 642,360 17.34 36,070 9.17 11.96 16.24 21.56 27.22 

Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists......................................... 254,850 18.48 38,440 11.71 14.48 18.11 22.07 26.50 

Farm equipment mechanics.................................................................................... 29,500 14.58 30,320 9.30 11.34 14.16 17.35 20.77 

Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines............................................. 119,060 19.90 41,390 12.64 15.65 19.44 23.45 28.18 

Rail car repairers..................................................................................................... 23,810 20.68 43,010 12.48 16.75 20.82 24.71 28.02 

Motorboat mechanics.............................................................................................. 18,550 16.55 34,430 9.94 12.66 15.96 20.01 24.40 

Motorcycle mechanics............................................................................................ 16,700 15.39 32,000 8.96 11.31 14.45 18.41 23.31 

Outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics............................... 25,560 13.44 27,950 8.31 10.36 12.94 16.05 19.31 

Bicycle repairers..................................................................................................... 8,350 10.87 22,610 7.48 8.79 10.48 12.67 14.95 

Recreational vehicle service technicians................................................................ 13,560 16.00 33,280 9.57 12.00 15.15 19.36 23.22 

Tire repairers and changers.................................................................................... 103,120 10.96 22,790 7.37 8.55 10.26 12.56 15.81 

Mechanical door repairers....................................................................................... 15,130 16.38 34,060 10.41 12.47 15.20 19.38 24.29 

Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door....................... 42,270 21.77 45,290 12.04 15.85 21.84 27.10 31.92 

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers..................... 250,970 19.09 39,710 11.38 14.12 18.11 23.32 28.57 

Home appliance repairers....................................................................................... 42,810 16.99 35,350 9.37 12.37 16.28 20.79 25.84 

Industrial machinery mechanics.............................................................................. 250,810 20.47 42,570 12.84 15.87 19.74 24.46 29.85 

Maintenance and repair workers, general............................................................... 1,310,580 16.11 33,510 9.20 11.66 15.34 19.90 24.44 

Maintenance workers, machinery............................................................................ 81,580 17.50 36,390 10.29 12.91 16.61 21.53 26.46 

Millwrights............................................................................................................... 53,320 22.99 47,820 13.84 17.13 21.94 29.42 34.39 

Refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons............................................... 3,340 19.61 40,790 12.37 15.77 19.61 22.37 27.84 

Electrical power-line installers and repairers........................................................... 110,520 23.99 49,900 13.96 18.73 24.41 28.90 34.20 

Telecommunications line installers and repairers................................................... 156,440 21.99 45,740 11.88 15.56 22.25 28.40 32.80 

Camera and photographic equipment repairers..................................................... 3,470 17.60 36,600 9.14 12.86 16.76 21.04 26.38 

Medical equipment repairers................................................................................... 32,100 20.69 43,040 11.39 14.55 19.51 25.41 31.81 

Musical instrument repairers and tuners................................................................. 5,120 15.31 31,850 7.80 10.67 14.04 19.04 24.32 

Watch repairers....................................................................................................... 3,050 15.75 32,760 8.18 11.09 14.86 19.46 25.08 

Precision instrument and equipment repairers, all other......................................... 12,980 22.71 47,230 13.15 17.31 22.23 27.65 33.31 

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occupation, May 2006- Continued

Occupation Employment

Mean wages Percentiles

Hourly Annual1 10th 25th 50th

(Median) 75th 90th

Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (Continued)

Coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers.......................... 39,440 $14.33 $29,820 $8.77 $10.84 $13.80 $17.23 $21.35

Commercial divers................................................................................................... 2,680 21.83 45,410 12.79 15.81 19.03 24.62 36.43 

Fabric menders, except garment............................................................................. 1,280 14.55 30,260 8.47 10.69 13.64 18.09 22.31 

Locksmiths and safe repairers................................................................................ 17,870 16.14 33,560 8.81 11.42 15.39 20.28 24.60 

Manufactured building and mobile home installers................................................. 9,520 12.79 26,600 8.58 10.00 12.06 14.72 18.16 

Riggers.................................................................................................................... 12,010 19.07 39,670 10.31 13.84 18.85 23.54 28.22 

Signal and track switch repairers............................................................................. 5,980 23.98 49,870 18.22 21.18 24.11 26.97 30.21 

Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers.......................................... 159,110 11.64 24,210 7.15 8.56 10.71 13.83 17.66 

Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other.......................................... 130,260 17.10 35,560 9.24 11.75 15.84 21.57 27.10

Production occupations 10,268,510 14.65 30,480 7.97 9.88 13.16 17.78 23.95 

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers.................... 676,640 24.27 50,480 14.09 17.68 22.74 29.21 36.93 

Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers................................ 27,680 21.09 43,860 12.23 16.47 21.83 25.99 28.63 

Coil winders, tapers, and finishers.......................................................................... 22,560 12.94 26,910 8.12 9.95 12.64 15.50 18.01 

Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers..................................................... 211,460 13.23 27,510 8.25 9.84 12.29 15.80 19.81 

Electromechanical equipment assemblers............................................................. 59,760 13.91 28,930 8.70 10.49 13.25 16.79 20.48 

Engine and other machine assemblers................................................................... 45,120 17.02 35,400 9.66 12.00 15.99 21.98 26.70 

Structural metal fabricators and fitters.................................................................... 99,680 15.11 31,440 9.60 11.72 14.56 17.64 21.56 

Fiberglass laminators and fabricators..................................................................... 32,510 12.96 26,960 8.57 10.21 12.49 15.13 18.03 

Team assemblers................................................................................................... 1,250,120 12.59 26,180 7.69 9.22 11.63 14.93 19.14 

Timing device assemblers, adjusters, and calibrators............................................ 2,460 14.68 30,530 8.69 11.32 13.86 17.11 22.48 

Assemblers and fabricators, all other...................................................................... 288,370 14.90 31,000 7.73 9.42 12.85 19.14 26.51 

Bakers..................................................................................................................... 139,700 11.40 23,710 7.30 8.52 10.59 13.55 17.01 

Butchers and meat cutters....................................................................................... 128,350 13.61 28,310 7.94 9.92 12.95 16.94 20.80 

Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers........................................................... 139,830 10.22 21,260 7.19 8.22 9.79 11.60 13.98 

Slaughterers and meat packers.............................................................................. 118,610 10.55 21,940 7.67 8.79 10.43 12.23 13.73 

Food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders... 18,510 12.36 25,710 7.65 9.05 11.30 15.16 18.63 

Food batchmakers.................................................................................................. 92,590 11.92 24,790 7.24 8.52 11.11 14.48 18.24 

Food cooking machine operators and tenders........................................................ 44,060 10.94 22,750 7.02 8.25 10.23 13.05 16.52 

Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic............................. 139,580 15.78 32,820 9.91 12.10 15.23 18.84 22.45 

Numerical tool and process control programmers.................................................. 17,800 21.54 44,810 13.11 16.14 20.42 25.61 31.85 

Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plasti 93,810 14.10 29,330 9.15 10.92 13.58 16.65 20.15 

Forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic....................... 31,050 14.41 29,980 8.86 11.17 13.94 17.12 20.94 

Rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic........................ 34,710 15.43 32,080 9.53 11.81 14.93 18.52 22.10 

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders

 metal and plastic.............................................................................................. 269,640 13.33 27,730 8.42 10.12 12.66 15.85 19.43 

Drilling and boring machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plasti 42,480 15.21 31,640 9.50 11.52 14.36 18.07 22.77 

Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and

 metal and plastic.............................................................................................. 100,010 14.32 29,780 8.75 10.62 13.50 17.07 21.42 

Lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic 65,840 15.98 33,250 9.99 12.34 15.46 19.10 23.17 

Milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic..... 29,040 15.52 32,280 9.59 11.90 15.18 18.61 22.20 

Machinists............................................................................................................... 385,690 17.22 35,810 10.29 13.14 16.71 20.82 25.31 

Metal-refining furnace operators and tenders......................................................... 18,430 16.14 33,560 10.38 12.63 15.69 19.06 22.53 

Pourers and casters, metal..................................................................................... 14,880 14.87 30,930 9.64 11.71 14.22 17.24 20.99 

Model makers, metal and plastic............................................................................. 8,370 21.22 44,130 10.96 14.73 20.22 27.53 34.42 

Patternmakers, metal and plastic............................................................................ 7,070 18.31 38,090 10.26 13.05 17.01 23.16 28.49 

Foundry mold and coremakers................................................................................ 14,460 14.40 29,950 9.32 11.22 13.82 16.89 20.49 

Molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders

 metal and plastic.............................................................................................. 155,670 13.14 27,330 8.12 9.77 12.29 15.58 19.36

Multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic................ 96,480 15.45 32,140 9.19 11.36 14.68 18.61 23.98 

Tool and die makers............................................................................................... 96,960 21.95 45,650 13.85 17.29 21.29 26.77 32.41 

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers................................................................ 376,630 15.81 32,880 10.08 12.30 15.10 18.47 22.50 

Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders............. 48,770 16.08 33,440 9.95 12.02 14.90 18.90 25.44 

Heat treating equipment setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic........... 27,050 15.27 31,750 9.75 11.94 14.83 17.95 21.80 

Lay-out workers, metal and plastic.......................................................................... 9,960 16.87 35,080 9.52 12.57 16.15 20.41 25.91 

Plating and coating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic.... 41,500 14.08 29,280 8.61 10.38 13.21 16.92 21.14 

Tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners....................................................................... 17,620 15.49 32,210 9.51 11.70 14.73 18.62 22.23 

Metal workers and plastic workers, all other........................................................... 47,760 18.14 37,730 9.34 11.98 16.69 24.74 28.78 

Bindery workers...................................................................................................... 63,700 13.16 27,370 7.93 9.67 12.29 16.02 20.14 

Bookbinders............................................................................................................ 7,120 15.49 32,210 8.30 10.48 14.55 19.34 22.69 

Job printers............................................................................................................. 46,200 16.36 34,020 9.56 12.15 15.58 19.83 24.70 

Prepress technicians and workers.......................................................................... 70,890 16.70 34,730 9.37 11.98 16.01 20.69 25.71 

Printing machine operators..................................................................................... 191,610 15.79 32,840 8.84 11.11 14.90 19.49 24.23 

Laundry and dry-cleaning workers.......................................................................... 217,580 9.08 18,890 6.50 7.37 8.58 10.39 12.60 

Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials.................................................... 75,150 8.88 18,470 6.51 7.45 8.56 10.13 11.71 

Sewing machine operators...................................................................................... 219,080 9.78 20,340 6.88 7.68 9.04 11.20 13.87 

Shoe and leather workers and repairers................................................................. 7,450 10.41 21,660 7.06 8.12 9.83 11.93 14.76

Shoe machine operators and tenders..................................................................... 4,080 10.92 22,710 7.26 8.44 10.54 13.06 15.29 

Sewers, hand.......................................................................................................... 9,750 10.43 21,680 6.82 7.94 9.79 11.92 15.26 

Tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers.............................................................. 30,000 11.91 24,770 7.32 8.86 11.01 14.04 17.63 

Textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders................................ 20,070 11.50 23,920 7.90 9.30 11.20 13.37 15.73 

Textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders......................................... 19,140 10.93 22,740 7.33 8.52 10.39 12.87 15.68 

Textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders.................... 38,900 11.80 24,530 8.19 9.75 11.68 13.61 15.77 

Textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tender 44,210 11.32 23,550 8.56 9.74 11.08 12.86 14.49 

See footnotes at end of table.
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Hourly Annual1 10th 25th 50th

(Median) 75th 90th

Production occupations (Continued)

Extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic 

 and glass fibers.................................................................................................................. $14.38 $29,910 $9.29 $11.20 $13.78 $17.17 $20.86 17,860

Fabric and apparel patternmakers............................................................................................ 18.45 38,380 8,840 8.88 11.53 15.74 24.41 33.22

Upholsterers.............................................................................................................................. 13.70 28,500 40,340 8.31 10.25 13.09 16.54 20.17

Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers, all other................................................................... 11.91 24,770 22,890 7.42 8.76 11.03 13.98 17.60

Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters...................................................................................... 127,780 13.83 28,760 8.49 10.26 12.99 16.48 20.70

Furniture finishers..................................................................................................................... 12.83 26,680 24,890 8.10 9.66 12.02 15.03 18.99

Model makers, wood................................................................................................................. 15.86 33,000 1,920 8.91 10.44 13.69 18.10 30.40

Patternmakers, wood................................................................................................................ 16.20 33,690 2,270 9.37 11.43 15.15 19.07 26.48

Sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood........................................................... 12.20 25,380 60,230 7.83 9.43 11.67 14.39 17.41

Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing................................... 12.07 25,110 97,700 7.89 9.36 11.51 14.17 17.28

Woodworkers, all other............................................................................................................. 12.03 25,030 11,350 7.58 8.75 10.86 14.13 18.87

Nuclear power reactor operators............................................................................................... 34.04 70,800 26.05 29.61 33.35 37.57 44.35 3,750

Power distributors and dispatchers........................................................................................... 30.12 62,640 20.37 25.25 30.09 35.54 41.22 8,420

Power plant operators............................................................................................................... 34,200 26.60 55,340 17.11 21.69 26.44 31.47 36.17

Stationary engineers and boiler operators................................................................................ 22.59 46,990 13.64 17.54 22.13 27.59 33.03 42,730

Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators................................................. 106,550 17.88 37,180 10.51 13.52 17.34 21.73 26.50

Chemical plant and system operators....................................................................................... 23.53 48,930 15.69 19.19 23.60 27.67 32.13 52,970

Gas plant operators.................................................................................................................. 12,120 25.90 53,870 18.28 21.98 25.80 30.02 34.71

Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers....................................... 40,880 25.20 52,410 16.18 20.79 25.18 29.57 34.64

Plant and system operators, all other........................................................................................ 22.33 46,450 12.57 17.13 22.25 27.26 31.65 13,820

Chemical equipment operators and tenders............................................................................. 50,570 19.85 41,300 12.15 15.36 19.37 24.11 28.10

Separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, .................

 and tenders........................................................................................................................ 17.37 36,130 43,660 9.87 12.97 16.81 21.26 25.78

Crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders............................. 14.22 29,570 41,910 8.56 10.51 13.50 17.21 21.22

Grinding and polishing workers, hand....................................................................................... 12.24 25,460 43,980 8.05 9.48 11.48 14.34 17.40

Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders................................................. 140,710 14.80 30,790 9.08 11.03 14.10 17.80 21.90

Cutters and trimmers, hand....................................................................................................... 11.72 24,370 28,790 7.55 8.63 10.73 13.91 17.45

Cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders.................................................... 14.23 29,610 77,960 8.56 10.48 13.43 17.22 21.30

Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders......... 81,000 14.06 29,230 8.87 10.68 13.32 16.75 20.86

Furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders.................................................... 15.25 31,720 27,100 9.59 11.72 14.58 18.25 22.20

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers............................................................... 483,020 15.48 32,190 8.65 10.84 14.14 18.79 24.85

Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers...................................................................... 16.01 33,300 26,220 8.54 10.77 14.30 19.31 26.42

Dental laboratory technicians................................................................................................... 16.79 34,910 45,840 9.16 11.61 15.67 20.57 26.13

Medical appliance technicians.................................................................................................. 16.56 34,450 10,610 8.93 11.34 14.99 19.65 27.00

Ophthalmic laboratory technicians........................................................................................... 13.35 27,770 29,130 8.38 9.86 12.24 15.82 19.98

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders.............................................................. 384,160 12.02 25,000 7.38 8.72 11.06 14.51 18.24

Coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders................................ 102,210 13.57 28,230 8.67 10.34 12.90 16.28 19.87

Painters, transportation equipment........................................................................................... 18.57 38,630 10.82 13.29 17.15 23.08 28.10 52,170

Painting, coating, and decorating workers................................................................................ 12.14 25,260 29,950 7.55 9.00 11.04 14.09 18.23

Photographic process workers.................................................................................................. 12.84 26,710 24,180 7.32 8.61 11.19 15.12 21.43

Photographic processing machine operators........................................................................... 50,040 10.35 21,540 7.16 8.01 9.38 11.44 14.92

Semiconductor processors........................................................................................................ 16.70 34,730 10.43 12.83 15.80 19.53 23.79 41,520

Cementing and gluing machine operators and tenders............................................................. 12.90 26,840 23,540 7.87 9.53 12.10 15.61 19.14

Cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders................................ 15,500 12.22 25,420 7.64 8.87 10.99 14.80 18.95

Cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders........................................................... 12.48 25,970 10,050 7.94 9.52 11.48 15.20 18.83

Etchers and engravers.............................................................................................................. 13.34 27,750 11,390 7.84 9.70 12.30 15.66 20.35

Molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic......................................................... 12.85 26,730 42,610 7.81 9.44 12.03 15.46 18.94

Paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders............................................................. 113,930 15.68 32,610 9.49 12.00 15.14 18.79 23.00

Tire builders............................................................................................................................... 18.38 38,220 23,210 9.87 12.64 18.33 24.04 27.37

Helpers--production workers..................................................................................................... 539,350 10.63 22,120 7.15 8.19 9.97 12.48 15.55

Production workers, all other.................................................................................................... 288,470 13.82 28,740 7.52 8.86 11.97 17.01 24.33

Transportation and material moving occupations 9,647,730 14.16 29,460 7.19 8.93 12.17 17.03 22.92 

Aircraft cargo handling supervisors........................................................................................... 21.85 45,440 11.30 13.82 19.16 28.74 36.08 5,620

First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand................... 178,820 20.16 41,940 11.74 14.74 19.02 24.36 30.53

First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine

 and vehicle operators........................................................................................................ 220,570 24.51 50,990 13.88 17.75 23.24 29.43 36.67

Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers............................................................................... 75,810 (2) 140,380 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Commercial pilots...................................................................................................................... 27,120 (2) 66,720 (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)

Air traffic controllers................................................................................................................... 53.02 110,270 28.56 41.76 56.37 68.37 23,240 (3)

Airfield operations specialists.................................................................................................... 19.90 41,400 4,760 9.16 12.67 18.09 24.90 34.07

Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians........................... 10.54 21,930 21,100 6.80 7.86 9.79 12.09 15.29

Bus drivers, transit and intercity................................................................................................ 191,120 15.89 33,050 9.26 11.56 15.43 19.86 24.08

Bus drivers, school.................................................................................................................... 456,570 12.08 25,130 6.58 8.99 11.93 14.82 17.61

Driver/sales workers................................................................................................................. 396,680 11.72 24,380 6.19 7.12 9.99 15.00 20.30

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer...................................................................................... 1,673,950 17.46 36,320 10.80 13.33 16.85 21.04 25.39

Truck drivers, light or delivery services..................................................................................... 941,590 13.23 27,520 7.47 9.31 12.17 16.16 21.23

Taxi drivers and chauffeurs...................................................................................................... 154,490 10.62 22,080 6.85 8.00 9.78 12.19 15.80

Motor vehicle operators, all other............................................................................................. 12.76 26,550 71,880 6.75 7.97 10.92 16.55 21.63

Locomotive engineers.............................................................................................................. 29.74 61,850 17.33 21.24 27.88 37.91 45.06 36,870

Locomotive firers....................................................................................................................... 21.96 45,680 14.43 16.34 19.85 24.39 37.60 560

Rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers................................................................. 19.24 40,020 11.76 14.31 18.21 22.68 27.24 5,820

See footnotes at end of table.

Table 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by 

occupation, May 2006- Continued

Mean wages

Occupation Employment

Percentiles
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Hourly Annual1 10th 25th 50th

(Median) 75th 90th

Transportation and material moving occupations (Continued)

Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators............................................................................ $25.05 $52,110 $14.98 $19.07 $23.49 $31.26 $37.09 22,810

Railroad conductors and yardmasters...................................................................................... 28.31 58,880 17.29 20.61 26.70 35.79 43.01 37,110

Subway and streetcar operators............................................................................................... 22.20 46,180 14.98 19.14 23.55 25.94 27.48 6,740

Rail transportation workers, all other........................................................................................ 18.43 38,330 11.73 15.13 18.82 21.43 24.80 6,360

Sailors and marine oilers.......................................................................................................... 15.73 32,710 31,690 9.24 11.44 14.73 19.15 23.87

Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels............................................................................ 27.43 57,060 14.11 18.69 25.69 33.45 42.90 29,170

Motorboat operators.................................................................................................................. 16.74 34,810 2,450 8.31 11.22 15.55 22.04 26.52

Ship engineers.......................................................................................................................... 28.53 59,340 16.41 19.80 26.36 35.75 44.65 14,190

Bridge and lock tenders............................................................................................................ 3,700 17.27 35,930 8.22 12.05 18.76 22.12 24.21

Parking lot attendants............................................................................................................... 131,870 8.87 18,450 6.51 7.14 8.33 10.08 12.26

Service station attendants........................................................................................................ 94,780 9.21 19,150 6.59 7.50 8.53 10.38 13.12

Traffic technicians..................................................................................................................... 6,560 18.68 38,840 11.30 13.28 17.86 23.35 27.52

Transportation inspectors......................................................................................................... 23,790 26.62 55,370 12.29 18.04 24.22 34.24 45.82

Transportation workers, all other.............................................................................................. 42,130 15.55 32,350 8.21 10.21 14.51 20.21 23.84

Conveyor operators and tenders............................................................................................... 13.45 27,970 50,080 8.25 10.33 13.09 16.09 19.24

Crane and tower operators....................................................................................................... 19.93 41,450 11.66 14.46 18.77 24.46 30.39 45,740

Dredge operators...................................................................................................................... 17.81 37,050 10.73 13.28 16.26 21.22 27.85 1,780

Excavating and loading machine and dragline operators......................................................... 17.19 35,740 10.65 12.83 15.83 20.32 26.18 67,590

Loading machine operators, underground mining.................................................................... 19.37 40,290 12.75 15.28 17.91 21.26 26.41 2,480

Hoist and winch operators........................................................................................................ 17.56 36,530 10.71 12.73 16.16 21.19 28.67 2,990

Industrial truck and tractor operators......................................................................................... 629,100 13.99 29,090 9.13 10.73 13.11 16.35 20.63

Cleaners of vehicles and equipment......................................................................................... 334,560 9.68 20,130 6.41 7.31 8.68 10.94 14.34

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand........................................................... 2,372,130 11.08 23,050 7.05 8.22 10.20 13.09 16.72

Machine feeders and offbearers................................................................................................ 150,600 11.58 24,080 7.53 8.84 10.88 13.64 16.88

Packers and packagers, hand................................................................................................... 827,470 9.30 19,340 6.38 7.18 8.48 10.69 13.62

Gas compressor and gas pumping station operators................................................................ 21.52 44,760 13.35 16.99 21.83 26.02 29.42 3,900

Pump operators, except wellhead pumpers.............................................................................. 19.55 40,670 11.06 14.67 19.13 24.49 28.79 10,030

Wellhead pumpers.................................................................................................................... 17.67 36,760 10.63 13.45 17.38 22.00 25.94 13,280

Refuse and recyclable material collectors................................................................................. 125,770 14.96 31,110 7.98 10.36 13.93 18.51 24.42

Shuttle car operators................................................................................................................. 18.92 39,350 14.91 16.59 18.78 21.12 23.23 2,860

Tank car, truck, and ship loaders.............................................................................................. 16.44 34,200 15,360 9.55 12.04 15.37 19.75 25.64

Material moving workers, all other............................................................................................ 15.87 33,000 52,120 8.13 10.23 14.55 20.41 25.32

3 Represents a wage above $70.00 per hour.

4

 Estimates not released.

Percentiles

Employment

2 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.

Occupation

1

 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.

Table 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by 

occupation, May 2006- Continued

Mean wages
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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Logging (NAICS 113300)

Logging equipment operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,090 35.0 15.02 $ $ 31,230 $ 11.71 17.75 $

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,950 14.2 14.92 31,030 12.26 17.30

Fallers...................................................................................................................................................... 7,230 11.5 16.05 33,380 11.24 18.34

Logging workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,860 7.7 15.43 32,080 12.66 18.55

First-line supervisors/managers of farming, fishing, and forestry workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,670 4.2 24.04 50,000 18.14 28.93

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,460 2.3 10.42 21,670 8.36 11.79

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,440 2.3 9.70 20,170 7.02 11.74

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,380 2.2 13.12 27,300 10.05 15.52

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,050 1.7 10.80 22,470 8.22 12.70

Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,040 1.6 17.37 36,120 13.89 20.63

Support activities for crop production (NAICS 115100)

Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse ...................................................................................................................................................... 170,070 58.8 8.09 $ $ 16,830 $ 7.23 8.57 $

Graders and sorters, agricultural products ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,820 5.8 8.02 16,690 6.95 8.77

Agricultural equipment operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,740 5.1 9.82 20,430 7.49 11.17

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,090 4.5 8.68 18,050 7.30 9.18

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,840 3.1 8.54 17,760 6.81 9.38

First-line supervisors/managers of farming, fishing, and forestry workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,460 2.2 15.26 31,750 9.88 19.32

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,250 1.5 13.18 27,410 9.71 15.77

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,030 1.4 10.25 21,310 8.09 11.74

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,670 0.9 10.38 21,600 7.61 12.62

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,480 0.9 13.39 27,860 9.96 16.30

Support activities for animal production (NAICS 115200)

Farmworkers, farm and ranch animals ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,750 35.5 10.07 $ $ 20,940 $ 7.85 11.59 $

Nonfarm animal caretakers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,500 12.8 9.84 20,460 7.76 11.04

Animal trainers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,970 7.2 14.54 30,240 9.84 16.74

Animal breeders ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,410 5.1 15.55 32,350 9.69 19.34

First-line supervisors/managers of farming, fishing, and forestry workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 970 3.5 17.47 36,350 12.50 21.23

Landscaping and groundskeeping workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 610 2.2 10.31 21,450 8.45 11.69

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 580 2.1 12.40 25,780 8.17 14.21

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 580 2.1 10.82 22,510 7.63 13.13

Agricultural and food science technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 540 2.0 13.16 27,380 9.64 15.45

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 450 1.6 14.13 29,390 10.28 17.26

Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211100)

Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,330 5.7 27.06 $ $ 56,270 $ 21.75 32.78 $

Wellhead pumpers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,190 5.6 18.85 39,210 14.24 23.83

Petroleum engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,040 5.5 53.94 112,200 42.16 64.38

Accountants and auditors ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,890 5.3 29.74 61,850 22.27 35.61

Roustabouts, oil and gas ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,360 4.2 14.07 29,260 10.45 16.27

Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,290 4.1 51.26 106,630 36.60 65.28

 5,200 4.0 55.11 114,640 31.26 (2) General and operations managers ......................................................................................................................................................

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,110 4.0 16.15 33,590 12.52 19.38

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,400 3.4 20.42 42,470 15.98 23.65

Geological and petroleum technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,100 3.2 30.23 62,880 19.77 36.58

Coal mining (NAICS 212100)

Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,910 12.7 18.32 $ $ 38,100 $ 14.60 22.32 $

Helpers--extraction workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,690 6.0 17.62 36,640 15.25 20.62

Excavating and loading machine and dragline operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,460 5.7 18.89 39,290 14.91 23.31

Continuous mining machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,360 5.6 19.77 41,120 17.62 22.07

First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,210 5.4 32.52 67,630 24.84 38.53

Roof bolters, mining ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,930 5.0 20.15 41,910 17.64 21.97

Mine cutting and channeling machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,570 4.6 19.37 40,290 16.95 22.04

Electricians ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,360 4.3 22.56 46,930 18.99 25.89

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,570 3.3 18.50 38,470 14.32 22.46

Shuttle car operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,550 3.3 19.05 39,630 16.87 21.10

Metal ore mining (NAICS 212200)

Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,690 12.3 19.94 $ $ 41,480 $ 17.36 22.14 $

Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,450 8.2 22.27 46,310 19.39 25.80

Continuous mining machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,060 6.9 22.78 47,390 19.90 25.92

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,460 4.9 20.48 42,600 18.46 23.08

Industrial machinery mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,250 4.2 22.33 46,440 19.67 25.48

Electricians ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,230 4.1 22.69 47,190 19.69 26.37

Mine cutting and channeling machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,200 4.0 22.04 45,840 20.20 23.91

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 830 2.8 17.92 37,270 14.66 22.00

Mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 820 2.7 33.02 68,680 27.18 38.31

First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 810 2.7 30.26 62,940 24.70 35.82

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying (NAICS 212300)

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,660 11.4 16.06 $ $ 33,400 $ 12.70 18.90 $

Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,020 9.0 18.51 38,500 13.71 22.15

Excavating and loading machine and dragline operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,420 6.7 15.55 32,350 12.17 18.21

Crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,520 4.1 15.53 32,300 11.84 18.53

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,280 2.9 17.60 36,620 13.69 21.48

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,230 2.9 11.60 24,120 8.72 13.82

First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,970 2.7 26.65 55,440 19.63 32.32

Rock splitters, quarry ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,850 2.6 13.73 28,560 10.47 16.15

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,770 2.5 14.32 29,780 11.11 16.86

Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,590 2.3 18.38 38,240 14.93 21.31

Support activities for mining (NAICS 213100)

Roustabouts, oil and gas ...................................................................................................................................................... 31,210 12.9 12.83 $ $ 26,690 $ 10.02 15.18 $

Service unit operators, oil, gas, and mining ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,300 8.8 17.05 35,470 12.26 20.11

Rotary drill operators, oil and gas ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,300 6.3 20.22 42,060 14.78 25.60

Derrick operators, oil and gas ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,200 6.3 18.33 38,130 14.03 22.15

First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,330 4.7 28.89 60,090 20.30 35.87

Helpers--extraction workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,250 4.6 15.00 31,200 11.16 18.29

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,500 3.9 15.86 33,000 12.15 19.09

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,740 2.8 45.17 93,950 28.11 55.65

Wellhead pumpers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,280 2.2 15.98 33,240 12.78 18.98

Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,240 1.8 16.97 35,290 12.65 20.26

Power generation and supply (NAICS 221100)

Electrical power-line installers and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 53,050 13.4 25.56 $ $ 53,170 $ 21.73 30.10 $

Power plant operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,710 6.0 27.40 56,990 23.25 31.83

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,610 5.0 17.32 36,030 12.93 21.12

Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,890 4.0 28.12 58,480 24.54 32.68

First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,890 3.3 32.72 68,060 27.10 38.94

Electrical engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,170 3.1 37.43 77,850 30.70 43.90

Meter readers, utilities ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,510 2.7 17.12 35,600 13.05 21.13

Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,840 2.5 26.31 54,730 22.36 30.43

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,430 1.9 33.64 69,970 25.22 42.01

Electricians ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,080 1.8 25.69 53,430 20.77 31.22

Natural gas distribution (NAICS 221200)

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,840 8.3 19.53 $ $ 40,620 $ 13.65 25.19 $

Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,410 7.0 23.98 49,880 19.82 28.07

Meter readers, utilities ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,190 5.8 17.88 37,190 13.84 21.96

Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,360 5.0 24.54 51,040 20.76 28.17

Gas plant operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,060 3.8 27.20 56,580 23.22 31.58

Electrical power-line installers and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,940 3.7 28.87 60,040 24.21 33.98

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,280 2.1 16.13 33,560 10.45 21.46

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,200 2.1 20.94 43,560 15.47 26.38

Business operations specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,100 2.0 35.35 73,530 28.78 42.09

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,780 1.7 28.51 59,300 20.93 34.88

Water, sewage and other systems (NAICS 221300)

Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,120 22.3 17.20 $ $ 35,770 $ 12.71 21.09 $

Meter readers, utilities ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,740 6.0 14.29 29,710 9.93 18.00

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,970 4.3 11.28 23,460 7.97 13.77

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,960 4.3 16.39 34,090 11.97 20.93

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,960 4.3 10.97 22,830 7.27 13.40

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,740 3.8 13.51 28,090 10.18 16.47

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,570 3.5 26.57 55,270 19.26 33.07

Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,450 3.2 18.16 37,780 12.08 23.33

Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,440 3.2 17.00 35,360 11.51 21.86

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,410 3.1 15.28 31,790 11.40 18.30

Residential building construction (NAICS 236100)

Carpenters ...................................................................................................................................................... 303,810 30.2 18.74 $ $ 38,970 $ 13.58 22.95 $

Construction laborers ...................................................................................................................................................... 133,040 13.2 13.90 28,900 10.24 16.14

First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 86,730 8.6 26.94 56,030 19.67 32.42

Helpers--carpenters ...................................................................................................................................................... 42,550 4.2 11.53 23,990 9.41 13.41

Construction managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 41,260 4.1 38.07 79,180 24.81 45.81

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 33,690 3.3 11.64 24,220 7.77 13.94

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 28,980 2.9 15.70 32,650 11.89 19.10

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 25,990 2.6 12.74 26,500 9.91 15.24

Cost estimators ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,420 1.9 27.06 56,280 19.16 32.91

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,630 1.9 18.86 39,220 14.61 22.56

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Nonresidential building construction (NAICS 236200)

Carpenters ...................................................................................................................................................... 154,570 19.9 21.20 $ $ 44,100 $ 15.12 26.76 $

Construction laborers ...................................................................................................................................................... 116,530 15.0 15.44 32,110 10.54 19.24

First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 78,850 10.2 28.95 60,220 21.39 34.98

Construction managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 45,400 5.8 38.75 80,590 27.49 46.16

Cost estimators ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,510 2.6 31.03 64,550 22.20 38.20

Cement masons and concrete finishers ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,110 2.3 18.06 37,560 12.49 22.65

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,180 2.1 53.51 111,300 32.99 69.80

Helpers--carpenters ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,690 2.0 12.55 26,090 9.90 14.10

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,560 2.0 19.34 40,230 15.50 22.37

Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,410 2.0 21.19 44,080 14.85 26.31

Utility system construction (NAICS 237100)

Construction laborers ...................................................................................................................................................... 84,070 19.8 14.95 $ $ 31,100 $ 10.13 18.10 $

Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 46,110 10.9 20.72 43,100 14.64 25.97

First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 27,410 6.5 26.89 55,930 19.72 31.98

Pipelayers ...................................................................................................................................................... 24,260 5.7 16.08 33,440 11.53 19.76

Electrical power-line installers and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 24,020 5.7 20.67 43,000 14.79 25.82

Telecommunications line installers and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,620 3.7 16.71 34,760 11.72 20.55

Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,600 3.2 20.43 42,500 14.10 25.25

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,890 2.6 17.37 36,130 13.33 20.60

Construction managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,670 2.0 39.71 82,590 27.62 45.58

Earth drillers, except oil and gas ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,860 1.9 17.78 36,990 12.76 20.78

Land subdivision (NAICS 237200)

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,700 5.9 20.10 $ $ 41,810 $ 15.48 23.49 $

Construction laborers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,530 5.7 15.26 31,750 10.38 17.81

Property, real estate, and community association managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,280 5.4 43.13 89,710 23.55 58.17

First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,110 5.3 29.70 61,770 22.97 35.92

Real estate sales agents ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,920 5.1 30.44 63,320 14.30 40.07

Construction managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,340 4.5 45.64 94,930 30.86 56.08

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,040 4.2 13.91 28,930 10.94 16.58

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,000 4.1 17.39 36,180 13.52 21.16

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,980 4.1 12.03 25,020 7.71 14.54

Landscaping and groundskeeping workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,610 3.7 11.45 23,820 8.54 13.11

Highway, street, and bridge construction (NAICS 237300)

Construction laborers ...................................................................................................................................................... 91,310 25.3 16.40 $ $ 34,100 $ 10.38 22.06 $

Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 52,420 14.5 21.36 44,420 14.68 27.15

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 27,860 7.7 16.48 34,290 12.17 19.79

First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 26,980 7.5 27.65 57,500 20.73 33.16

Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,640 6.0 17.10 35,560 12.02 20.92

Carpenters ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,880 4.1 20.66 42,970 13.86 26.78

Cement masons and concrete finishers ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,180 3.9 18.13 37,700 12.47 23.52

Construction managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,190 2.3 40.44 84,110 28.61 47.04

Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,610 1.8 19.96 41,530 15.26 23.76

Cost estimators ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,440 1.5 30.41 63,260 21.65 37.48

Other heavy construction (NAICS 237900)

Construction laborers ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,640 19.7 14.50 $ $ 30,160 $ 9.78 17.19 $

Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,590 14.2 19.79 41,170 13.56 24.72

First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,850 6.2 27.03 56,220 19.44 33.39

Carpenters ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,440 5.8 18.45 38,390 12.60 22.51

Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,950 2.7 21.92 45,590 15.31 26.25

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,810 2.6 16.89 35,130 13.06 19.65

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,600 2.4 15.93 33,140 12.03 18.86

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,290 2.1 11.59 24,110 7.72 14.02

Construction managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,190 2.0 40.73 84,720 27.69 49.45

Cement masons and concrete finishers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,000 1.8 17.16 35,680 11.89 21.10

Building foundation and exterior contractors (NAICS 238100)

Carpenters ...................................................................................................................................................... 172,110 15.2 18.53 $ $ 38,530 $ 13.21 23.03 $

Construction laborers ...................................................................................................................................................... 139,270 12.3 14.00 29,110 10.02 16.31

Roofers...................................................................................................................................................... 112,700 9.9 16.97 35,300 12.14 20.78

Cement masons and concrete finishers ...................................................................................................................................................... 104,900 9.2 16.97 35,300 12.45 20.22

Brickmasons and blockmasons ...................................................................................................................................................... 92,760 8.2 21.27 44,230 15.90 26.09

First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 62,890 5.5 26.62 55,370 19.61 31.45

Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters ...................................................................................................................................................... 41,790 3.7 13.49 28,060 10.26 15.23

Glaziers...................................................................................................................................................... 33,470 3.0 18.69 38,890 13.14 22.63

Structural iron and steel workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 30,470 2.7 22.18 46,130 14.87 28.68

Reinforcing iron and rebar workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,500 1.8 20.70 43,050 13.48 27.87

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Building equipment contractors (NAICS 238200)

Electricians ...................................................................................................................................................... 446,970 22.5 22.20 $ $ 46,170 $ 15.63 27.45 $

Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters ...................................................................................................................................................... 315,330 15.9 22.18 46,140 15.61 27.71

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers ...................................................................................................................................................... 168,650 8.5 18.54 38,570 13.65 22.41

Helpers--electricians ...................................................................................................................................................... 92,570 4.7 11.94 24,840 9.50 13.91

Sheet metal workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 89,500 4.5 20.33 42,290 13.68 26.57

First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 78,910 4.0 30.47 63,370 22.15 36.43

Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters ...................................................................................................................................................... 65,130 3.3 12.05 25,070 9.69 13.96

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 53,400 2.7 12.13 25,220 8.53 14.86

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 44,810 2.3 16.12 33,520 12.37 19.24

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 38,250 1.9 12.74 26,500 9.80 15.13

Building finishing contractors (NAICS 238300)

Painters, construction and maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................... 183,160 18.0 16.16 $ $ 33,610 $ 12.14 18.82 $

Carpenters ...................................................................................................................................................... 141,260 13.9 20.06 41,730 13.76 25.27

Drywall and ceiling tile installers ...................................................................................................................................................... 122,390 12.0 18.66 38,820 13.64 22.54

First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 45,410 4.5 26.68 55,480 19.06 31.62

Tile and marble setters ...................................................................................................................................................... 40,190 3.9 19.26 40,060 13.53 23.96

Construction laborers ...................................................................................................................................................... 38,000 3.7 14.12 29,370 9.77 16.25

Tapers...................................................................................................................................................... 36,670 3.6 20.39 42,410 14.65 25.52

Plasterers and stucco masons ...................................................................................................................................................... 34,510 3.4 18.36 38,190 13.89 21.90

Insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,610 2.3 16.23 33,760 11.17 19.49

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,390 2.2 11.54 24,010 7.91 14.11

Other specialty trade contractors (NAICS 238900)

Construction laborers ...................................................................................................................................................... 158,500 22.1 14.50 $ $ 30,170 $ 10.21 17.39 $

Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 105,360 14.7 19.76 41,100 13.99 24.67

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 47,570 6.6 15.96 33,190 12.36 18.58

Cement masons and concrete finishers ...................................................................................................................................................... 44,990 6.3 17.25 35,870 12.76 20.73

First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 41,610 5.8 26.14 54,380 19.07 30.73

Excavating and loading machine and dragline operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,850 2.9 17.49 36,380 12.79 20.52

Fence erectors ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,780 2.8 13.48 28,040 10.30 15.46

Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,850 2.6 16.26 33,810 12.06 19.16

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,850 2.2 11.72 24,380 8.43 14.06

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,770 2.2 15.72 32,690 11.86 18.97

Animal food manufacturing (NAICS 311100)

Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,390 8.9 13.39 $ $ 27,850 $ 10.30 16.13 $

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,880 7.9 13.52 28,110 10.03 16.77

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,000 6.1 15.47 32,170 12.00 18.55

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,720 5.5 14.74 30,660 11.90 17.32

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,100 4.3 17.00 35,360 13.03 20.74

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,070 4.2 11.18 23,250 8.34 13.61

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,990 4.0 22.60 47,000 16.98 26.96

Food batchmakers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,930 3.9 13.23 27,520 10.17 15.97

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,690 3.4 26.19 54,470 18.18 32.10

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,330 2.7 11.48 23,870 8.22 14.57

Grain and oilseed milling (NAICS 311200)

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,930 11.5 14.58 $ $ 30,320 $ 10.70 17.71 $

Crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,460 5.7 14.78 30,740 12.07 17.54

Food batchmakers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,430 5.7 14.29 29,730 10.67 17.55

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,900 4.8 12.76 26,540 9.25 15.94

Separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,680 4.4 16.25 33,800 13.25 19.72

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,530 4.2 23.57 49,030 18.34 28.16

Production workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,430 4.0 18.11 37,670 14.86 21.92

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,360 3.9 18.56 38,600 15.17 21.71

Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,940 3.2 14.62 30,400 11.32 17.02

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,820 3.0 15.14 31,480 11.86 17.52

Sugar and confectionery product manufacturing (NAICS 311300)

Food batchmakers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,510 11.2 12.16 $ $ 25,300 $ 8.34 15.12 $

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,360 8.4 13.01 27,050 9.73 15.99

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,110 8.1 9.69 20,150 7.84 10.93

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,700 6.2 11.78 24,490 8.45 15.07

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,320 5.7 9.16 19,050 7.18 9.97

Food cooking machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,520 3.3 11.87 24,690 8.51 14.68

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,390 3.2 19.04 39,600 15.24 22.78

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,350 3.1 22.73 47,270 16.56 27.38

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,130 2.8 11.96 24,880 9.16 14.34

Industrial machinery mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,020 2.7 19.99 41,580 17.68 22.23

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty (NAICS 311400)

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,030 13.6 11.99 $ $ 24,930 $ 8.95 14.49 $

Food batchmakers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,820 5.8 12.36 25,710 9.13 15.26

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,760 5.8 13.53 28,130 11.09 15.82

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,450 5.6 10.39 21,620 8.15 12.10

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,100 4.8 11.02 22,920 8.64 12.80

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,510 3.9 9.59 19,960 7.66 11.14

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,910 3.5 17.35 36,090 14.31 20.69

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,370 3.2 22.12 46,000 16.30 26.71

Food cooking machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,210 3.1 12.27 25,520 9.38 14.45

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,180 3.1 13.09 27,240 10.40 14.83

Dairy product manufacturing (NAICS 311500)

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,040 10.0 13.69 $ $ 28,480 $ 10.65 16.57 $

Food batchmakers ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,090 7.7 13.99 29,100 10.53 17.11

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,310 5.6 13.39 27,860 10.49 16.34

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,180 4.7 17.78 36,990 14.81 20.48

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,480 4.2 12.49 25,970 9.51 15.30

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,890 3.7 14.66 30,500 12.06 17.03

Driver/sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,790 3.7 16.56 34,440 13.08 20.13

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,460 3.4 18.48 38,440 15.15 21.84

Separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,360 3.3 16.99 35,330 13.92 20.24

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,300 3.3 23.44 48,760 18.08 27.77

Animal slaughtering and processing (NAICS 311600)

Slaughterers and meat packers ...................................................................................................................................................... 114,890 22.7 10.55 $ $ 21,950 $ 8.81 12.25 $

Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers ...................................................................................................................................................... 91,690 18.1 10.05 20,900 8.44 11.35

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 30,160 6.0 10.15 21,120 8.53 11.20

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,810 3.9 10.00 20,810 8.43 11.26

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,060 3.6 9.54 19,830 7.76 10.91

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,010 3.4 11.42 23,750 9.35 13.23

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,530 3.1 20.97 43,620 16.36 24.56

Butchers and meat cutters ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,940 2.8 11.70 24,330 9.40 13.52

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,540 2.5 15.09 31,380 12.21 17.51

Cleaners of vehicles and equipment ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,890 1.8 9.98 20,750 8.48 11.14

Seafood product preparation and packaging (NAICS 311700)

Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,840 29.4 9.56 $ $ 19,880 $ 7.32 10.79 $

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,650 7.2 8.70 18,090 7.34 9.82

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,170 5.9 10.29 21,390 7.93 11.88

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,670 4.5 9.14 19,010 7.20 10.43

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,250 3.4 20.89 43,450 14.20 25.90

Food batchmakers ...................................................................................................................................................... 800 2.2 10.39 21,600 7.96 12.64

Graders and sorters, agricultural products ...................................................................................................................................................... 720 2.0 8.52 17,730 7.08 9.51

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 720 2.0 (4) (4) (4) (4)

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 700 1.9 9.62 20,010 7.73 10.62

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 620 1.7 12.76 26,550 8.61 14.59

Bakeries and tortilla manufacturing (NAICS 311800)

Bakers...................................................................................................................................................... 46,720 16.6 11.80 $ $ 24,550 $ 8.60 14.05 $

Food batchmakers ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,060 7.1 11.24 23,370 8.19 13.53

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,700 5.9 9.79 20,360 7.65 11.15

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,200 5.0 11.06 23,010 8.17 13.38

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,910 4.9 11.80 24,550 8.82 14.30

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,100 3.6 9.10 18,930 7.24 10.26

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,270 3.3 8.32 17,300 6.91 9.32

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,120 3.2 21.83 45,400 16.29 26.45

Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,540 3.0 8.26 17,180 7.05 9.00

Driver/sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,430 2.3 16.05 33,380 10.31 20.65

Other food manufacturing (NAICS 311900)

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,520 9.8 12.31 $ $ 25,610 $ 9.14 15.08 $

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,230 7.7 11.61 24,140 8.55 14.35

Food batchmakers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,650 7.3 12.24 25,460 8.59 15.22

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,560 4.1 13.99 29,110 11.21 16.58

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,680 3.6 10.26 21,340 7.98 11.54

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,300 3.3 18.87 39,240 15.30 22.82

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,010 3.1 23.18 48,220 16.99 27.84

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,680 2.9 11.86 24,680 8.57 14.69

Production workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,820 2.4 13.69 28,470 9.67 16.79

Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,700 2.3 14.14 29,410 10.49 17.10

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Beverage manufacturing (NAICS 312100)

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,910 11.7 14.53 $ $ 30,220 $ 10.01 18.23 $

Driver/sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,220 6.6 15.06 31,320 10.52 18.78

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,840 5.8 24.23 50,400 16.10 28.89

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,400 5.5 12.59 26,180 9.43 15.38

Separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,740 4.6 19.67 40,910 13.75 24.62

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,640 4.5 14.72 30,620 11.54 17.41

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,420 3.8 18.05 37,550 14.81 21.18

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,140 3.0 11.53 23,980 8.98 13.44

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,010 3.0 13.96 29,040 10.27 17.05

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,000 2.9 19.34 40,230 14.79 23.99

Tobacco manufacturing (NAICS 312200)

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,460 10.5 17.69 $ $ 36,790 $ 10.02 24.07 $

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,340 5.7 24.01 49,940 16.93 31.82

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,220 5.2 13.71 28,510 9.74 18.29

Industrial machinery mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,080 4.6 20.83 43,330 16.18 24.57

Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,030 4.4 15.00 31,200 11.25 17.22

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 700 3.0 12.79 26,610 9.76 14.96

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 700 3.0 27.81 57,850 19.14 35.54

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 550 2.4 13.90 28,900 9.92 17.15

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 500 2.1 10.07 20,940 7.87 11.14

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 420 1.8 18.50 38,490 12.56 23.75

Fiber, yarn, and thread mills (NAICS 313100)

Textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,960 41.0 10.87 $ $ 22,610 $ 9.64 12.19 $

Industrial machinery mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,370 4.9 14.65 30,460 12.73 16.33

Textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,240 4.6 11.35 23,620 9.77 13.05

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,740 3.6 10.46 21,750 9.02 12.11

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,710 3.5 14.33 29,800 12.21 16.46

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,640 3.4 21.14 43,970 17.74 24.36

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,450 3.0 11.95 24,860 10.30 13.56

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,380 2.8 10.36 21,540 8.82 11.59

Extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers ...................................................................................................................................................... 980 2.0 12.43 25,850 10.78 14.10

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 910 1.9 9.59 19,940 8.10 11.20

Fabric mills (NAICS 313200)

Textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,450 20.8 12.01 $ $ 24,980 $ 10.16 13.70 $

Textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,870 9.5 11.09 23,060 9.59 12.51

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,140 4.4 11.90 24,750 9.65 13.41

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,140 4.4 20.99 43,660 16.49 24.79

Textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,830 4.1 11.21 23,330 9.75 12.75

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,320 3.5 10.76 22,380 9.28 12.17

Sewing machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,300 3.5 10.28 21,380 8.08 11.55

Industrial machinery mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,750 2.9 15.85 32,960 13.36 17.66

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,570 2.7 15.34 31,920 12.96 17.36

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,370 2.5 10.34 21,510 8.88 11.35

Textile and fabric finishing mills (NAICS 313300)

Textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,460 15.7 11.40 $ $ 23,710 $ 9.07 13.32 $

Printing machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,420 5.7 11.35 23,610 8.44 13.23

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,220 5.4 12.12 25,210 9.63 13.72

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,660 4.4 21.33 44,370 16.40 25.52

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,010 3.3 9.42 19,590 7.50 11.04

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,010 3.3 10.54 21,920 8.50 12.01

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,010 3.3 9.90 20,600 8.22 11.44

Textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,940 3.2 10.28 21,370 9.27 11.30

Sewing machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,830 3.0 9.78 20,340 7.98 11.12

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,820 3.0 34.59 71,950 20.35 43.99

Textile furnishings mills (NAICS 314100)

Sewing machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,870 20.4 10.12 $ $ 21,050 $ 8.11 11.64 $

Textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,070 7.7 12.23 25,430 10.73 13.72

Textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,210 5.6 12.69 26,400 10.88 14.31

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,380 3.7 12.17 25,320 9.32 13.69

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,310 3.6 11.75 24,440 10.41 13.18

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,210 3.5 21.24 44,180 15.86 25.30

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,060 3.3 10.32 21,470 8.52 12.35

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,030 3.3 11.63 24,190 9.61 13.57

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,000 3.3 9.40 19,560 7.69 11.04

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,380 2.6 10.35 21,520 8.36 12.16

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Other textile product mills (NAICS 314900)

Sewing machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,130 27.9 9.90 $ $ 20,590 $ 8.00 11.21 $

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,670 5.1 12.47 25,930 9.26 15.21

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,050 4.2 20.31 42,240 14.39 24.55

Textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,440 3.4 11.35 23,610 9.49 13.17

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,210 3.1 24.69 51,350 15.71 30.51

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,980 2.7 9.00 18,720 6.99 10.67

Textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,820 2.5 10.77 22,400 8.32 12.80

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,690 2.3 10.09 20,980 7.36 11.99

Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,680 2.3 12.36 25,700 8.41 15.29

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,500 2.1 8.82 18,350 7.49 9.83

Apparel knitting mills (NAICS 315100)

Textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,150 20.9 10.81 $ $ 22,490 $ 8.81 12.26 $

Sewing machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,030 14.7 9.14 19,020 7.60 10.58

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,670 4.9 10.91 22,700 8.78 11.34

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,530 4.5 9.02 18,760 7.53 10.35

Textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,310 3.8 10.70 22,260 9.31 12.12

Industrial machinery mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,310 3.8 14.37 29,880 12.24 16.25

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,290 3.8 18.45 38,380 12.95 22.01

Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,220 3.6 9.74 20,250 8.53 10.97

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,210 3.5 9.38 19,500 7.99 10.58

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,080 3.2 10.62 22,100 8.59 12.31

Cut and sew apparel manufacturing (NAICS 315200)

Sewing machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 90,100 47.0 9.13 $ $ 19,000 $ 7.38 10.25 $

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,030 3.1 18.31 38,070 12.40 22.40

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,490 2.9 10.78 22,430 7.68 12.19

Textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,390 2.8 10.42 21,680 7.95 12.04

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,180 2.7 11.65 24,230 8.64 13.40

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,920 2.6 8.96 18,630 7.27 10.02

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,960 2.1 30.79 64,050 14.62 39.44

Cutters and trimmers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,950 2.1 10.05 20,910 7.91 11.49

Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,740 2.0 8.76 18,220 7.43 9.64

Fabric and apparel patternmakers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,720 1.9 22.37 46,530 14.34 30.45

Accessories and other apparel manufacturing (NAICS 315900)

Sewing machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,960 33.8 9.63 $ $ 20,020 $ 7.54 10.82 $

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 740 3.6 19.81 41,210 13.28 23.59

Textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 680 3.3 10.04 20,890 8.18 11.09

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 650 3.2 11.54 24,000 8.86 13.43

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 630 3.1 10.98 22,840 8.12 12.01

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 590 2.9 30.94 64,360 21.14 36.31

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 580 2.8 9.32 19,390 7.02 10.70

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 500 2.4 9.52 19,800 7.88 10.74

Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials ...................................................................................................................................................... 500 2.4 9.22 19,180 7.41 10.45

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 480 2.3 10.40 21,640 7.91 12.41

Leather and hide tanning and finishing (NAICS 316100)

Textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 740 12.1 13.07 $ $ 27,190 $ 10.53 15.56 $

Shoe and leather workers and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 480 7.9 12.05 25,070 8.99 13.41

Machine feeders and offbearers ...................................................................................................................................................... 420 6.9 11.29 23,480 8.32 13.64

Production workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 410 6.7 12.18 25,340 9.98 13.64

Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 320 5.2 12.70 26,420 11.38 13.77

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 250 4.1 21.77 45,280 16.91 26.18

Painting, coating, and decorating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 210 3.4 11.97 24,890 9.86 13.46

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 190 3.1 10.54 21,930 9.22 11.04

Coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 170 2.8 12.17 25,300 9.18 14.90

Cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 170 2.8 13.70 28,500 11.17 15.32

Footwear manufacturing (NAICS 316200)

Shoe machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,380 19.5 10.98 $ $ 22,830 $ 8.43 13.16 $

Sewing machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,130 12.3 10.20 21,210 8.23 12.04

Shoe and leather workers and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,970 11.4 10.65 22,160 8.13 12.64

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,420 8.2 10.98 22,840 9.12 12.83

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 610 3.5 19.11 39,740 14.02 22.86

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 500 2.9 11.56 24,050 9.49 12.75

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 470 2.7 13.39 27,850 9.78 15.35

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 380 2.2 12.99 27,020 10.15 14.99

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 340 2.0 12.18 25,340 8.81 14.91

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 320 1.8 9.37 19,500 7.94 10.69

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Other leather product manufacturing (NAICS 316900)

Shoe and leather workers and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,620 11.4 9.82 $ $ 20,440 $ 7.83 11.12 $

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 650 4.6 19.55 40,670 13.30 22.84

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 410 2.9 8.53 17,730 7.16 8.97

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 410 2.9 10.45 21,740 8.13 12.96

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 370 2.6 22.00 45,750 15.84 25.64

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 360 2.5 8.57 17,830 7.67 9.08

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 320 2.3 11.35 23,610 8.92 13.24

Cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 300 2.1 9.75 20,280 6.80 11.86

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 290 2.0 10.24 21,300 7.81 10.81

Textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 290 2.0 9.20 19,130 7.91 10.14

Sawmills and wood preservation (NAICS 321100)

Sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,850 14.2 12.65 $ $ 26,310 $ 9.49 15.37 $

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,300 11.2 9.88 20,560 7.76 11.53

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,580 7.2 12.74 26,500 10.16 15.02

Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,370 6.2 12.53 26,070 9.63 15.04

Machine feeders and offbearers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,130 6.0 11.15 23,180 8.49 13.42

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,050 5.1 10.15 21,120 8.01 11.84

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,750 3.2 23.17 48,180 16.59 28.08

Logging equipment operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,580 3.0 13.15 27,360 10.07 15.49

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,510 3.0 14.85 30,890 11.70 17.07

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,930 2.5 14.17 29,480 11.23 16.80

Plywood and engineered wood product mfg. (NAICS 321200)

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,600 11.8 11.51 $ $ 23,940 $ 9.21 13.50 $

Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,150 9.8 12.38 25,750 9.52 14.66

Sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,210 6.6 12.31 25,610 10.01 14.43

Machine feeders and offbearers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,920 5.6 11.92 24,800 9.61 14.09

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,970 4.8 11.32 23,550 8.78 13.60

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,710 4.6 13.28 27,620 11.17 15.27

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,910 4.0 10.76 22,370 8.48 12.93

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,630 3.7 21.62 44,970 16.38 26.01

Carpenters ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,560 2.9 14.03 29,170 10.26 16.80

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,000 2.4 14.84 30,870 12.30 16.86

Other wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321900)

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 46,750 14.5 11.79 $ $ 24,530 $ 9.29 13.79 $

Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing ...................................................................................................................................................... 36,490 11.3 11.57 24,060 8.94 13.64

Carpenters ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,630 6.1 15.30 31,830 11.32 17.76

Sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,370 5.4 11.28 23,460 8.82 13.28

Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,800 4.9 13.42 27,910 9.80 16.09

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,170 4.7 10.28 21,380 8.09 11.88

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,340 4.1 10.54 21,920 8.23 12.59

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,530 3.6 21.30 44,310 15.68 25.57

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,780 3.0 12.36 25,710 10.02 14.05

Machine feeders and offbearers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,360 2.6 10.09 20,980 8.11 11.91

Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills (NAICS 322100)

Paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 25,160 18.2 19.77 $ $ 41,130 $ 15.83 23.70 $

Industrial machinery mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,950 4.3 23.95 49,810 19.67 28.57

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,730 4.2 23.32 48,510 19.47 27.43

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,400 3.9 16.35 34,000 12.73 20.00

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,000 3.6 31.21 64,920 23.15 39.11

Cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,440 3.2 18.93 39,380 15.52 21.47

Production workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,240 3.1 19.72 41,010 15.20 24.33

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,140 3.0 15.46 32,160 11.71 19.35

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,720 2.7 17.43 36,260 14.13 20.89

Millwrights ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,130 2.3 24.82 51,630 20.86 29.23

Converted paper product manufacturing (NAICS 322200)

Paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 68,840 20.5 14.62 $ $ 30,410 $ 11.73 17.13 $

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,500 6.1 11.96 24,870 9.21 14.35

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,040 4.2 14.36 29,870 11.98 16.60

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,290 4.0 25.42 52,870 19.63 30.00

Printing machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,080 3.9 16.83 35,020 13.26 20.03

Cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,460 3.7 14.63 30,430 11.48 17.36

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,750 3.5 10.37 21,570 8.16 12.32

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,510 3.1 14.35 29,860 9.74 18.18

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,530 2.8 34.51 71,780 22.00 42.55

Machine feeders and offbearers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,370 2.8 12.68 26,380 10.27 14.86

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323100)

Printing machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 100,960 15.8 16.27 $ $ 33,840 $ 11.81 19.95 $

Bindery workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 49,250 7.7 13.38 27,830 9.86 16.29

Prepress technicians and workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 41,470 6.5 17.07 35,510 12.65 20.84

Job printers ...................................................................................................................................................... 29,940 4.7 16.48 34,280 12.35 19.98

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 26,570 4.2 16.61 34,540 12.43 20.26

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 25,310 4.0 25.06 52,130 18.84 30.01

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 25,200 3.9 31.03 64,550 17.94 37.68

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 24,380 3.8 10.69 22,230 8.52 12.60

Graphic designers ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,120 2.8 17.88 37,200 13.09 20.71

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,580 2.0 13.50 28,070 10.68 15.89

Petroleum and coal products manufacturing (NAICS 324100)

Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,410 19.9 25.51 $ $ 53,060 $ 21.62 29.86 $

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,280 4.7 30.18 62,770 22.05 38.53

Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,770 3.3 15.31 31,850 11.57 17.77

Industrial machinery mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,750 3.3 25.86 53,780 21.58 30.93

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,140 2.8 18.83 39,160 13.68 23.62

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,830 2.5 16.80 34,950 12.90 20.12

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,120 1.9 15.00 31,200 9.83 19.82

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,050 1.8 14.81 30,800 11.44 17.17

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,870 1.7 19.83 41,240 13.51 25.08

First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,870 1.7 33.17 68,980 26.03 41.13

Basic chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325100)

Chemical plant and system operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,940 16.3 24.63 $ $ 51,220 $ 20.25 28.57 $

Chemical equipment operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,320 7.7 20.92 43,520 16.08 26.19

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,910 4.7 31.03 64,550 23.59 38.24

Chemical technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,430 4.4 22.13 46,040 17.70 26.53

Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,600 3.8 15.87 33,010 11.80 19.70

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,260 3.6 20.56 42,750 16.33 25.34

Industrial machinery mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,850 3.3 22.93 47,700 17.96 27.70

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,760 2.6 19.32 40,190 15.34 23.30

Chemists ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,700 2.5 31.63 65,790 23.25 38.65

Chemical engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,350 2.3 39.98 83,150 32.47 46.98

Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. (NAICS 325200)

Chemical plant and system operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,610 10.2 24.16 $ $ 50,250 $ 20.57 27.61 $

Chemical equipment operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,550 5.3 21.60 44,930 18.33 25.55

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,850 4.7 27.96 58,150 20.78 34.37

Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,820 4.6 17.19 35,760 12.76 21.06

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,410 3.3 21.90 45,550 18.00 26.34

Chemical technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,250 3.1 22.30 46,390 16.72 27.56

Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,200 3.1 17.08 35,520 11.60 22.04

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,200 3.1 13.52 28,110 9.48 16.20

Extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,090 3.0 16.38 34,070 12.39 19.79

Industrial machinery mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,800 2.7 23.00 47,840 18.20 27.79

Agricultural chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325300)

Chemical plant and system operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,760 12.1 23.07 $ $ 47,990 $ 18.36 27.71 $

Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,830 9.7 14.00 29,110 10.23 17.03

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,120 5.4 17.73 36,880 14.00 21.47

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,950 4.9 28.00 58,250 20.65 34.37

Chemical equipment operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,630 4.1 18.98 39,480 16.32 21.98

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,270 3.2 11.91 24,770 8.83 14.18

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,220 3.1 10.82 22,520 8.03 13.10

Chemists ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,180 3.0 37.03 77,030 23.90 50.09

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,000 2.5 14.92 31,040 10.97 18.87

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 950 2.4 32.79 68,200 23.08 40.41

Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing (NAICS 325400)

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,160 7.0 12.84 $ $ 26,700 $ 9.12 15.76 $

Chemists ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,910 5.2 30.81 64,080 21.49 37.95

Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,490 3.6 14.89 30,980 10.94 18.11

Chemical equipment operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,110 3.5 17.85 37,130 14.63 21.89

Medical scientists, except epidemiologists ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,920 3.4 40.82 84,900 29.69 49.52

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,700 3.0 17.38 36,160 12.20 21.02

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,490 2.6 27.83 57,880 20.91 33.64

Biological technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,090 2.5 19.60 40,770 14.60 24.03

Chemical technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,560 2.3 20.07 41,740 15.68 23.87

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,940 2.1 20.80 43,270 16.70 24.87

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Paint, coating, and adhesive manufacturing (NAICS 325500)

Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,590 15.7 14.93 $ $ 31,060 $ 11.47 17.71 $

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,710 5.5 13.94 29,000 10.68 16.95

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,920 4.3 25.16 52,340 18.45 30.05

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,610 3.9 32.44 67,470 20.41 39.79

Chemists ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,590 3.8 37.16 77,290 25.03 41.62

Chemical technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,370 3.5 19.56 40,680 15.90 22.47

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,960 2.9 15.08 31,360 11.87 17.76

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,800 2.7 16.77 34,880 12.37 20.40

Chemical equipment operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,690 2.5 17.58 36,570 13.52 21.59

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,630 2.4 15.69 32,630 12.30 17.89

Soap, cleaning compound, and toiletry mfg. (NAICS 325600)

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,240 11.8 12.78 $ $ 26,590 $ 9.42 15.34 $

Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,450 10.2 14.42 30,000 10.42 17.91

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,170 5.5 10.32 21,460 8.03 11.71

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,650 4.2 11.27 23,450 7.85 13.33

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,730 3.3 13.95 29,010 11.55 16.18

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,650 3.3 25.04 52,070 18.45 30.42

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,270 2.9 12.34 25,670 9.42 14.48

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,110 2.8 15.33 31,890 11.48 18.37

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,080 2.8 32.23 67,040 20.29 38.75

Industrial machinery mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,760 2.5 21.13 43,960 17.55 25.14

Other chemical product and preparation mfg. (NAICS 325900)

Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,950 13.1 15.94 $ $ 33,150 $ 12.07 19.16 $

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,650 4.4 12.77 26,570 9.17 14.98

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,550 4.3 25.67 53,380 19.68 30.44

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,540 4.3 13.70 28,490 10.26 16.56

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,280 4.0 15.33 31,890 11.00 18.09

Chemical plant and system operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,850 3.6 20.39 42,410 16.13 24.45

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,920 2.7 14.93 31,050 12.05 17.50

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,570 2.4 18.84 39,190 14.95 22.19

Chemical equipment operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,510 2.4 19.25 40,030 15.30 22.91

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,460 2.3 30.22 62,870 19.54 37.69

Plastics product manufacturing (NAICS 326100)

Molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 65,220 10.2 12.12 $ $ 25,220 $ 9.32 14.24 $

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 43,490 6.8 11.38 23,680 8.79 13.39

Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 35,260 5.5 13.05 27,140 10.27 15.50

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 34,650 5.4 10.03 20,860 8.13 11.49

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 28,230 4.4 22.08 45,930 16.48 26.33

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,850 3.3 13.60 28,290 10.48 15.83

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,350 2.9 11.39 23,680 9.01 13.28

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,210 2.8 10.93 22,730 8.58 13.00

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,610 2.4 13.27 27,610 11.07 15.02

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,610 2.4 11.63 24,180 9.06 13.96

Rubber product manufacturing (NAICS 326200)

Tire builders ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,430 13.1 18.72 $ $ 38,930 $ 13.35 24.22 $

Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,270 9.3 14.14 29,420 11.10 16.46

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,260 6.9 13.88 28,870 10.67 16.46

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,550 5.2 16.48 34,290 11.74 21.04

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,970 4.3 22.70 47,220 17.46 26.90

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,120 3.7 13.34 27,740 9.93 15.96

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,710 2.9 19.81 41,210 15.76 24.22

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,040 2.5 13.12 27,290 9.60 15.82

Cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,970 2.4 14.89 30,980 10.91 18.78

Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,920 2.4 16.81 34,970 13.01 20.82

Clay product and refractory manufacturing (NAICS 327100)

Molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,860 6.3 11.83 $ $ 24,600 $ 8.82 14.66 $

Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,370 5.5 13.27 27,600 10.39 15.69

Furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,940 4.8 13.45 27,970 10.87 16.00

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,860 4.7 13.88 28,860 11.12 16.47

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,610 4.3 23.10 48,050 17.97 27.14

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,590 4.3 11.41 23,740 8.97 13.70

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,360 3.9 11.69 24,310 9.06 13.66

Painting, coating, and decorating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,850 3.0 11.15 23,180 8.07 13.81

Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,840 3.0 13.36 27,780 10.44 15.58

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,660 2.7 11.49 23,900 8.93 13.52

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Glass and glass product manufacturing (NAICS 327200)

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,670 9.1 12.42 $ $ 25,830 $ 9.60 14.68 $

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,330 5.0 11.58 24,090 8.79 14.00

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,560 4.3 12.02 24,990 9.31 14.74

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,340 4.1 15.21 31,630 11.71 17.87

Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,200 4.0 16.47 34,260 12.51 20.34

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,990 3.8 23.94 49,780 17.99 28.42

Cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,550 3.4 14.88 30,960 11.38 18.00

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,500 3.3 11.87 24,680 9.18 14.56

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,400 3.2 14.05 29,220 10.21 17.10

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,320 3.1 14.58 30,330 11.96 17.01

Cement and concrete product manufacturing (NAICS 327300)

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 78,210 31.2 16.12 $ $ 33,530 $ 12.59 18.95 $

Molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,170 5.3 12.21 25,400 9.46 14.71

Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,460 3.8 12.76 26,540 9.76 15.20

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,090 3.2 11.47 23,850 8.87 13.57

Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,950 3.2 14.08 29,280 10.76 16.73

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,870 2.7 27.34 56,860 18.98 32.54

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,380 2.5 11.73 24,390 8.95 13.72

Cement masons and concrete finishers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,370 2.5 13.37 27,810 10.13 15.28

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,050 2.4 13.57 28,220 10.95 15.68

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,700 2.3 23.73 49,360 17.44 28.41

Lime and gypsum product manufacturing (NAICS 327400)

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,240 6.6 15.12 $ $ 31,440 $ 12.27 18.20 $

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,070 5.7 24.68 51,330 18.89 28.46

Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 930 5.0 15.35 31,920 12.20 18.05

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 930 5.0 14.03 29,190 11.16 16.61

Crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 920 4.9 13.81 28,720 10.93 16.64

Furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 900 4.8 16.80 34,950 13.93 19.63

Molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 780 4.2 13.67 28,430 11.04 16.35

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 650 3.5 17.77 36,960 15.52 20.51

Industrial machinery mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 580 3.1 19.91 41,420 17.01 22.17

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 550 2.9 13.44 27,960 9.37 16.84

Other nonmetallic mineral products (NAICS 327900)

Crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,750 4.8 12.89 $ $ 26,800 $ 9.37 15.81 $

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,530 4.5 24.04 50,010 18.18 28.38

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,300 4.2 11.67 24,270 8.54 13.87

Molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,060 3.9 13.76 28,630 10.40 16.68

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,000 3.8 12.10 25,180 9.07 15.15

Cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,940 3.7 14.60 30,370 10.90 17.54

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,740 3.5 11.44 23,800 8.96 14.16

Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,160 2.7 14.50 30,170 11.01 17.11

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,110 2.7 26.45 55,020 18.39 32.22

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,010 2.5 18.61 38,720 15.33 21.72

Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. (NAICS 331100)

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,530 5.8 19.79 $ $ 41,160 $ 16.02 23.17 $

Rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,160 5.4 18.54 38,570 14.96 21.85

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,030 4.2 27.64 57,480 21.57 33.25

Metal-refining furnace operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,970 4.2 18.15 37,750 14.47 21.23

Crane and tower operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,820 4.0 18.23 37,920 14.17 21.80

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,580 3.8 15.73 32,720 11.29 20.16

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,490 3.7 13.22 27,500 9.83 16.11

Electricians ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,260 3.4 23.91 49,730 19.91 27.52

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,650 2.8 15.61 32,460 11.71 17.91

Pourers and casters, metal ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,430 2.5 17.58 36,570 13.04 20.92

Steel product mfg. from purchased steel (NAICS 331200)

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,890 8.1 14.29 $ $ 29,710 $ 11.60 16.76 $

Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,330 7.2 15.20 31,610 12.34 17.37

Rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,030 5.0 15.87 33,020 12.16 18.59

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,920 4.9 12.61 26,230 9.85 15.02

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,770 4.6 24.45 50,860 19.38 28.47

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,600 4.3 12.93 26,890 10.99 14.44

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,150 3.6 11.56 24,050 7.52 14.23

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,000 3.3 18.14 37,740 15.46 21.02

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,840 3.1 15.58 32,420 12.31 17.61

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,770 2.9 14.65 30,470 11.76 16.94

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Alumina and aluminum production (NAICS 331300)

Metal-refining furnace operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,920 5.4 16.42 $ $ 34,140 $ 13.75 18.93 $

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,830 5.2 13.55 28,180 10.56 16.61

Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,360 4.6 13.59 28,280 10.75 16.23

Industrial machinery mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,130 4.3 19.64 40,850 16.86 22.10

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,060 4.2 24.89 51,780 19.07 29.15

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,920 4.0 14.44 30,040 10.78 17.32

Rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,620 3.6 17.07 35,510 14.55 20.39

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,320 3.2 18.10 37,660 15.08 21.07

Multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,230 3.0 15.03 31,250 12.28 16.94

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,150 2.9 12.79 26,590 9.25 16.29

Other nonferrous metal production (NAICS 331400)

Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,320 8.7 15.80 $ $ 32,860 $ 12.95 17.82 $

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,350 4.6 24.64 51,250 19.40 28.11

Metal-refining furnace operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,940 4.1 16.08 33,440 12.79 19.49

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,560 3.5 18.06 37,570 13.43 22.59

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,130 2.9 13.09 27,240 10.33 15.47

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,100 2.9 18.86 39,230 15.80 21.79

Machinists ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,030 2.8 17.44 36,270 12.55 21.83

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,870 2.6 16.97 35,300 12.97 20.07

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,820 2.5 16.60 34,530 12.16 20.76

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,800 2.5 15.82 32,900 11.13 19.93

Foundries (NAICS 331500)

Molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,030 7.4 14.06 $ $ 29,230 $ 10.76 16.60 $

Foundry mold and coremakers ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,630 6.5 13.95 29,010 11.05 16.37

Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,830 5.4 13.51 28,100 10.65 16.12

Pourers and casters, metal ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,360 5.1 13.81 28,730 11.10 16.12

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,700 4.7 24.20 50,330 18.58 28.47

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,180 4.4 15.44 32,110 12.28 17.61

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,240 3.8 11.96 24,870 9.55 14.00

Grinding and polishing workers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,670 3.5 12.79 26,600 10.33 14.52

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,650 2.8 18.10 37,660 14.63 20.86

Metal-refining furnace operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,550 2.8 14.67 30,510 11.62 16.94

Forging and stamping (NAICS 332100)

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,220 16.3 13.43 $ $ 27,940 $ 10.49 16.11 $

Tool and die makers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,470 5.8 20.62 42,890 16.73 24.21

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,360 4.8 24.60 51,170 18.89 29.07

Forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,690 4.2 16.20 33,700 13.11 18.82

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,590 4.1 12.23 25,440 9.75 13.79

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,270 3.8 15.34 31,910 12.17 17.77

Machinists ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,800 3.4 15.76 32,780 12.19 19.04

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,930 2.6 15.18 31,580 12.30 17.62

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,420 2.2 11.29 23,480 8.72 13.38

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,360 2.1 18.73 38,970 15.32 21.57

Cutlery and handtool manufacturing (NAICS 332200)

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,270 7.9 11.66 $ $ 24,250 $ 9.41 13.52 $

Machinists ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,990 5.5 17.00 35,360 12.69 20.33

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,630 4.8 13.32 27,710 10.32 16.05

Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,590 4.8 14.20 29,540 10.57 16.81

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,380 4.4 10.69 22,230 8.29 12.68

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,140 3.9 24.47 50,900 18.51 28.38

Tool and die makers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,700 3.1 18.45 38,370 13.40 22.24

Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,490 2.7 17.01 35,380 13.90 18.80

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,340 2.5 11.60 24,120 8.66 13.72

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,340 2.5 29.16 60,640 19.88 34.93

Architectural and structural metals mfg. (NAICS 332300)

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 45,540 11.2 14.86 $ $ 30,910 $ 12.09 17.13 $

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 35,000 8.6 12.06 25,080 9.33 14.07

Structural metal fabricators and fitters ...................................................................................................................................................... 32,630 8.0 14.93 31,060 11.48 17.37

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,490 5.8 13.04 27,110 10.13 15.53

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,290 4.2 23.55 48,980 17.95 27.30

Sheet metal workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,030 4.2 18.29 38,040 12.09 22.63

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,260 3.3 10.41 21,640 8.40 12.11

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,180 2.7 11.10 23,090 8.72 13.00

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,010 2.5 28.45 59,180 18.56 33.80

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,390 1.8 48.77 101,450 30.98 61.26

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Boiler, tank, and shipping container mfg. (NAICS 332400)

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,790 13.8 15.53 $ $ 32,300 $ 12.63 17.81 $

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,980 5.4 15.05 31,310 11.69 17.92

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,180 4.5 12.99 27,010 9.83 15.85

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,650 3.9 24.69 51,350 18.79 28.69

Structural metal fabricators and fitters ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,470 3.7 15.16 31,540 11.70 17.73

Coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,780 3.0 14.98 31,160 11.19 18.49

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,470 2.7 15.88 33,030 12.64 19.05

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,380 2.6 16.26 33,830 12.89 19.31

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,300 2.5 12.09 25,150 9.15 14.15

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,190 2.4 18.37 38,210 15.57 21.51

Hardware manufacturing (NAICS 332500)

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,650 13.5 12.43 $ $ 25,850 $ 10.00 14.69 $

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,190 6.4 12.76 26,540 10.30 14.80

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,280 3.7 25.26 52,530 18.27 29.63

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,050 3.1 14.21 29,560 11.22 16.73

Machinists ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,050 3.1 16.25 33,790 12.91 19.43

Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 940 2.7 12.94 26,920 10.10 15.32

Assemblers and fabricators, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 880 2.6 12.06 25,080 9.36 13.71

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 850 2.5 13.66 28,410 11.43 16.06

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 830 2.4 10.75 22,360 8.59 12.80

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 820 2.4 11.91 24,770 9.76 13.91

Spring and wire product manufacturing (NAICS 332600)

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,790 8.2 12.74 $ $ 26,500 $ 9.68 14.91 $

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,900 6.7 11.77 24,480 9.18 13.90

Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,140 5.4 13.81 28,730 11.16 16.19

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,700 4.6 23.55 48,970 17.62 27.55

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,470 4.2 13.43 27,920 10.35 16.02

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,400 4.1 10.74 22,330 8.50 12.63

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,790 3.1 27.60 57,400 18.62 33.22

Machinists ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,620 2.8 16.01 33,290 12.37 18.74

Multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,490 2.6 13.77 28,650 9.89 16.81

Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,470 2.5 14.06 29,250 10.50 16.57

Machine shops and threaded product mfg. (NAICS 332700)

Machinists ...................................................................................................................................................... 82,000 23.5 16.73 $ $ 34,800 $ 13.01 19.83 $

Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 26,440 7.6 15.53 32,300 11.84 18.56

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,860 5.1 26.59 55,300 19.70 31.05

Lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,650 4.5 15.68 32,610 12.04 18.83

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,760 3.7 15.58 32,410 12.40 17.99

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,560 2.7 16.39 34,090 12.55 19.61

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,150 2.6 14.02 29,160 10.76 16.65

Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,000 2.6 14.62 30,420 11.20 17.42

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,410 2.4 10.58 22,010 8.35 12.32

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,700 2.2 49.12 102,170 31.22 61.38

Coating, engraving, and heat treating metals (NAICS 332800)

Plating and coating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,140 14.3 12.88 $ $ 26,780 $ 9.70 15.34 $

Coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,140 6.9 12.60 26,200 9.75 15.02

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,020 6.1 10.20 21,220 8.14 11.70

Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,290 5.6 12.75 26,520 9.71 15.05

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,860 5.3 23.08 48,000 17.07 27.28

Heat treating equipment setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,190 4.2 13.77 28,650 10.91 16.44

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,640 3.8 14.18 29,490 10.60 16.67

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,230 3.5 11.14 23,180 8.57 12.98

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,320 2.9 10.04 20,870 8.35 11.23

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,430 2.3 17.11 35,590 13.64 20.18

Other fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332900)

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 30,880 11.0 12.86 $ $ 26,750 $ 9.81 15.29 $

Machinists ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,030 4.6 17.52 36,440 14.13 20.73

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,960 3.9 15.38 31,980 12.04 18.28

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,750 3.8 24.97 51,940 18.76 28.98

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,650 3.4 12.98 26,990 10.18 15.22

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,570 3.0 15.80 32,860 12.31 18.56

Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,810 2.8 15.66 32,580 12.31 18.51

Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,540 2.7 14.20 29,540 10.99 17.05

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,190 2.2 29.69 61,760 20.61 36.16

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,100 2.2 11.28 23,460 8.89 13.18

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Ag., construction, and mining machinery mfg. (NAICS 333100)

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 25,140 11.7 15.03 $ $ 31,270 $ 12.44 17.33 $

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,050 10.3 13.24 27,530 10.58 15.73

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,590 3.5 23.47 48,810 17.74 27.66

Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,280 3.4 16.92 35,200 13.55 20.20

Engine and other machine assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,770 3.2 16.22 33,730 12.76 19.45

Structural metal fabricators and fitters ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,160 2.4 14.96 31,120 12.44 17.48

Mechanical engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,710 2.2 31.26 65,010 24.87 36.60

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,490 2.1 12.30 25,580 10.12 14.28

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,440 2.1 13.73 28,560 10.73 16.41

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,250 2.0 16.07 33,430 12.53 19.16

Industrial machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333200)

Machinists ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,100 6.6 17.98 $ $ 37,400 $ 14.58 21.14 $

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,840 5.5 14.00 29,130 10.76 16.82

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,360 4.3 16.21 33,720 13.48 18.58

Mechanical engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,990 4.0 34.00 70,720 25.52 40.85

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,700 3.8 26.17 54,430 19.90 30.79

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,070 2.5 31.32 65,150 20.37 36.59

 2,870 2.3 57.49 119,580 38.57 (2) General and operations managers ......................................................................................................................................................

Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,460 2.0 15.93 33,130 12.31 19.22

Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,340 1.9 16.47 34,250 12.62 20.30

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,190 1.8 14.74 30,660 12.14 17.04

Commercial and service industry machinery (NAICS 333300)

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,630 11.6 13.35 $ $ 27,760 $ 10.43 15.82 $

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,650 3.4 15.44 32,110 12.51 17.85

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,540 3.3 26.23 54,560 19.80 30.96

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,030 2.8 16.56 34,450 12.70 19.97

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,740 2.5 31.39 65,300 20.43 39.12

Mechanical engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,680 2.5 32.20 66,980 25.10 38.07

Computer software engineers, applications ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,530 2.3 40.72 84,700 33.06 48.66

Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,360 2.2 14.29 29,720 10.53 16.62

Machinists ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,100 1.9 17.70 36,810 14.14 21.28

Assemblers and fabricators, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,010 1.8 12.89 26,800 9.81 15.41

HVAC and commercial refrigeration equipment (NAICS 333400)

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 29,670 19.2 12.78 $ $ 26,590 $ 10.06 15.31 $

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,430 6.1 15.33 31,890 12.49 17.54

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,700 5.0 13.54 28,160 10.75 15.88

Sheet metal workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,250 3.4 14.83 30,860 11.39 16.72

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,770 3.1 23.52 48,910 18.13 27.65

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,540 2.9 11.47 23,850 9.28 13.39

Assemblers and fabricators, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,090 2.6 14.98 31,150 10.89 18.91

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,530 2.3 15.14 31,500 12.27 17.46

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,330 2.2 11.75 24,430 8.59 14.39

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,260 2.1 13.50 28,090 11.35 15.75

Metalworking machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333500)

Machinists ...................................................................................................................................................... 25,630 12.8 17.51 $ $ 36,420 $ 14.09 20.81 $

Tool and die makers ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,000 11.0 20.19 41,990 16.43 23.99

Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,720 5.4 17.67 36,740 14.37 20.92

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,190 4.6 28.40 59,070 20.93 33.89

Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,680 3.3 16.25 33,810 12.11 18.66

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,290 3.1 14.05 29,220 10.74 16.76

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,720 2.9 13.87 28,850 10.02 17.19

Molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,670 2.8 14.82 30,820 10.16 19.24

Mechanical engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,310 2.2 29.68 61,740 23.14 34.30

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,060 2.0 53.65 111,590 35.55 67.87

Turbine and power transmission equipment mfg. (NAICS 333600)

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,700 10.8 13.80 $ $ 28,700 $ 10.41 16.48 $

Engine and other machine assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,910 7.0 15.03 31,260 11.09 18.02

Machinists ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,670 6.7 17.91 37,250 14.74 21.02

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,710 3.7 27.04 56,250 21.14 32.15

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,290 3.3 17.18 35,740 13.28 21.04

Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,210 3.2 15.72 32,700 11.88 19.13

Assemblers and fabricators, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,160 3.2 14.88 30,960 12.38 17.30

Mechanical engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,900 2.9 33.58 69,840 26.80 39.72

Lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,800 2.8 16.72 34,770 13.32 19.96

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,580 2.6 19.34 40,230 16.03 22.29

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Other general purpose machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333900)

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 29,780 11.0 13.50 $ $ 28,070 $ 10.33 16.26 $

Machinists ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,920 5.9 17.02 35,390 13.88 20.05

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,540 5.7 15.80 32,860 12.73 18.45

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,790 3.6 25.82 53,710 19.46 30.69

Mechanical engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,610 2.8 30.71 63,880 24.85 35.92

Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,890 2.5 16.48 34,270 13.37 19.19

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,140 2.3 28.45 59,180 19.86 33.88

Engine and other machine assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,490 2.0 15.30 31,820 11.90 17.95

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,160 1.9 17.09 35,550 13.32 20.42

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,900 1.8 14.75 30,680 11.24 17.30

Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. (NAICS 334100)

Computer software engineers, systems software ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,120 10.1 46.07 $ $ 95,820 $ 36.90 55.06 $

Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,780 7.4 13.61 28,300 10.48 15.88

Computer hardware engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,860 6.5 47.64 99,100 35.19 58.28

Computer software engineers, applications ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,910 5.5 47.61 99,020 37.38 56.02

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,970 2.5 41.14 85,560 26.68 49.81

Computer support specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,800 2.4 29.65 61,670 20.59 36.72

Computer systems analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,710 2.4 41.78 86,900 31.35 51.28

 4,520 2.3 63.96 133,030 48.98 (2) Engineering managers ......................................................................................................................................................

Electrical and electronic engineering technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,480 2.2 23.43 48,740 18.80 27.50

Business operations specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,100 2.1 39.68 82,530 27.27 51.28

Communications equipment manufacturing (NAICS 334200)

Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,810 9.6 12.90 $ $ 26,830 $ 9.69 15.49 $

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,630 5.3 12.20 25,370 9.08 14.49

Computer software engineers, systems software ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,590 3.9 45.56 94,770 36.88 54.74

Electrical and electronic engineering technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,500 3.8 22.88 47,600 17.29 27.39

Computer software engineers, applications ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,850 3.4 42.12 87,600 31.71 51.84

Electronics engineers, except computer ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,620 3.2 38.11 79,270 29.79 45.67

Electrical engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,230 2.9 39.06 81,250 30.50 46.24

Industrial engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,590 2.5 36.42 75,760 28.72 43.95

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,450 2.4 25.90 53,870 17.35 31.89

Computer hardware engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,320 2.3 44.88 93,360 35.26 54.07

Audio and video equipment manufacturing (NAICS 334300)

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,900 9.3 11.81 $ $ 24,570 $ 8.94 13.52 $

Assemblers and fabricators, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,540 4.9 11.73 24,400 9.84 13.25

Electrical engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 970 3.1 36.93 76,820 28.38 44.59

Electronics engineers, except computer ...................................................................................................................................................... 910 2.9 37.60 78,210 29.77 46.30

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 860 2.8 14.86 30,910 11.35 16.86

Electrical and electronic engineering technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 840 2.7 22.20 46,190 16.78 26.75

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 800 2.6 25.15 52,320 17.87 30.03

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 790 2.5 12.77 26,570 10.36 14.36

Mechanical engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 680 2.2 35.04 72,890 28.40 41.61

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 620 2.0 17.76 36,940 13.53 20.96

Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. (NAICS 334400)

Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 49,430 10.9 12.52 $ $ 26,040 $ 9.63 14.36 $

Semiconductor processors ...................................................................................................................................................... 37,100 8.2 16.73 34,790 12.72 19.74

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,520 4.5 11.72 24,380 9.07 13.59

Electrical and electronic engineering technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,490 4.1 22.91 47,660 17.24 27.58

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,740 3.9 14.45 30,050 10.73 16.87

Electronics engineers, except computer ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,600 3.9 40.71 84,680 31.82 49.11

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,820 2.8 26.49 55,090 19.03 32.50

Electrical engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,860 2.6 40.75 84,760 31.91 48.92

Industrial engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,220 2.5 36.66 76,260 29.18 43.73

Engineering managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,360 2.3 59.82 124,430 47.55 69.68

Electronic instrument manufacturing (NAICS 334500)

Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 30,720 7.1 14.15 $ $ 29,420 $ 10.71 16.95 $

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,310 5.4 13.46 28,010 10.17 15.92

Electromechanical equipment assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,830 3.6 13.86 28,820 10.69 16.36

Electrical engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,190 3.3 39.23 81,600 30.53 46.57

Computer software engineers, applications ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,700 2.9 42.08 87,520 33.55 51.08

Aerospace engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,530 2.9 45.39 94,410 37.21 53.61

Mechanical engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,180 2.8 37.62 78,250 29.19 45.09

Electrical and electronic engineering technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,880 2.7 22.34 46,460 17.32 26.70

Computer software engineers, systems software ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,840 2.7 40.46 84,160 32.08 48.20

Industrial engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,040 2.5 36.75 76,430 29.36 43.70

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Magnetic media manufacturing and reproducing (NAICS 334600)

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,920 4.6 9.84 $ $ 20,460 $ 7.87 11.32 $

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,820 4.4 12.73 26,480 9.79 15.20

Computer support specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,670 4.0 22.72 47,260 18.71 26.81

Production workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,600 3.8 16.04 33,370 9.94 23.19

Molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,280 3.1 13.09 27,220 10.25 16.04

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,250 3.0 17.94 37,310 13.89 21.37

Computer software engineers, applications ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,220 2.9 40.61 84,470 31.70 48.82

Machine feeders and offbearers ...................................................................................................................................................... 960 2.3 12.00 24,960 9.59 14.49

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 880 2.1 24.05 50,030 17.70 29.40

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 870 2.1 14.95 31,100 10.29 17.54

Electric lighting equipment manufacturing (NAICS 335100)

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,810 18.6 11.80 $ $ 24,550 $ 8.69 13.71 $

Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,960 7.8 12.16 25,300 9.19 14.14

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,140 3.4 22.74 47,300 16.52 27.57

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,660 2.6 29.20 60,740 19.82 36.66

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,570 2.5 15.60 32,450 11.60 19.09

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,530 2.4 12.88 26,790 10.44 14.51

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,410 2.2 16.07 33,430 12.40 18.88

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,360 2.1 12.47 25,940 9.41 14.34

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,360 2.1 12.47 25,940 9.60 14.85

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,140 1.8 19.50 40,570 16.33 22.67

Household appliance manufacturing (NAICS 335200)

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,460 25.6 13.04 $ $ 27,130 $ 10.42 15.70 $

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,890 3.6 14.06 29,240 11.76 16.27

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,790 3.5 12.32 25,620 9.61 14.92

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,710 3.4 21.69 45,110 16.16 25.95

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,610 3.3 13.27 27,600 10.29 16.23

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,360 3.0 15.37 31,970 12.81 17.61

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,580 2.0 14.29 29,710 11.79 16.66

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,480 1.9 15.50 32,230 12.50 17.98

Mechanical engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,450 1.8 33.46 69,590 28.20 39.11

Production workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,250 1.6 13.90 28,920 10.55 16.87

Electrical equipment manufacturing (NAICS 335300)

Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,290 15.2 13.63 $ $ 28,350 $ 10.36 16.51 $

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,470 10.7 13.12 27,290 10.15 15.62

Coil winders, tapers, and finishers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,580 4.9 13.64 28,360 11.03 16.28

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,110 3.3 24.27 50,490 18.14 28.48

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,390 2.9 15.99 33,270 12.18 19.12

Electromechanical equipment assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,130 2.7 14.39 29,930 11.05 17.30

Electrical engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,940 2.6 33.86 70,430 26.61 40.13

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,830 2.5 14.17 29,480 11.74 16.67

Machinists ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,450 2.2 15.69 32,640 12.27 18.21

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,180 2.1 14.55 30,260 12.37 16.83

Other electrical equipment and component mfg. (NAICS 335900)

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,770 14.5 13.33 $ $ 27,720 $ 10.21 15.99 $

Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,250 9.0 12.55 26,100 9.74 14.67

Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,140 3.8 14.87 30,920 12.35 16.97

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,010 3.7 24.63 51,230 18.37 29.36

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,460 3.3 15.33 31,880 11.65 18.18

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,780 2.8 14.11 29,340 10.82 17.22

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,280 2.4 13.26 27,570 10.50 15.52

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,220 2.4 18.75 39,000 15.68 21.66

Molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,200 2.4 14.65 30,470 11.43 17.40

Machinists ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,990 2.2 17.79 36,990 13.42 21.60

Motor vehicle manufacturing (NAICS 336100)

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 60,830 24.3 20.05 $ $ 41,710 $ 14.38 25.63 $

Assemblers and fabricators, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 46,720 18.7 23.57 49,020 22.43 27.29

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,020 2.8 30.49 63,420 25.17 35.75

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,850 2.7 24.12 50,180 22.52 27.81

Painters, transportation equipment ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,530 2.2 22.04 45,830 17.03 26.62

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,300 2.1 24.11 50,150 19.46 28.89

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,400 1.8 22.03 45,820 18.77 26.80

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,650 1.5 23.18 48,200 22.25 27.07

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,130 1.3 20.32 42,260 15.18 25.22

Industrial machinery mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,980 1.2 27.54 57,280 23.61 33.12

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Motor vehicle body and trailer manufacturing (NAICS 336200)

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 43,110 24.6 13.96 $ $ 29,040 $ 10.57 16.11 $

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,390 11.6 14.02 29,160 11.47 16.36

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,260 4.1 21.85 45,450 16.24 25.81

Structural metal fabricators and fitters ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,280 3.0 14.34 29,820 11.36 16.68

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,140 2.9 11.28 23,450 9.15 13.18

Painters, transportation equipment ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,440 2.5 15.38 32,000 12.27 17.64

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,590 2.0 26.44 54,990 17.19 32.75

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,500 2.0 14.31 29,770 11.04 16.32

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,160 1.8 15.43 32,100 12.22 17.94

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,130 1.8 12.85 26,720 9.60 15.16

Motor vehicle parts manufacturing (NAICS 336300)

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 101,390 15.2 13.57 $ $ 28,230 $ 10.58 15.96 $

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 27,960 4.2 14.94 31,080 11.25 17.05

Machinists ...................................................................................................................................................... 25,030 3.7 19.08 39,680 14.48 24.49

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,380 3.5 18.42 38,310 13.04 24.37

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,970 3.3 24.99 51,990 18.20 30.83

Assemblers and fabricators, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,310 3.2 19.73 41,040 13.57 26.63

Multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,360 2.6 18.11 37,670 12.64 24.01

Tool and die makers ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,330 2.6 25.79 53,630 19.99 32.55

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,250 2.6 17.51 36,420 12.64 23.95

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,910 2.1 14.97 31,140 10.74 17.49

Aerospace product and parts manufacturing (NAICS 336400)

Aerospace engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 43,430 9.3 40.29 $ $ 83,800 $ 32.55 47.44 $

Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 24,130 5.2 21.21 44,110 16.51 26.15

Aircraft mechanics and service technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,370 4.4 22.02 45,800 17.83 26.33

Machinists ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,720 3.8 18.98 39,480 14.88 22.87

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,090 3.5 21.02 43,710 15.67 26.13

Industrial engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,450 3.1 34.18 71,100 28.10 40.32

Computer software engineers, applications ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,380 2.4 40.68 84,620 33.49 48.00

Mechanical engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,670 2.3 37.12 77,210 29.94 44.44

Engineering managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,180 2.2 54.99 114,380 43.45 64.50

Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,380 2.0 28.94 60,200 22.81 34.91

Railroad rolling stock manufacturing (NAICS 336500)

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,720 17.4 15.16 $ $ 31,540 $ 12.30 17.85 $

Rail car repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,590 5.9 14.42 30,000 11.34 16.45

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,510 5.6 14.54 30,250 12.28 16.80

Machinists ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,150 4.2 17.23 35,850 12.82 21.46

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,130 4.2 25.33 52,680 18.61 28.54

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 960 3.5 18.84 39,190 14.59 23.28

Painters, transportation equipment ...................................................................................................................................................... 870 3.2 17.15 35,670 13.68 19.88

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 840 3.1 12.05 25,070 10.01 13.95

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 630 2.3 19.89 41,360 15.52 24.74

Mechanical engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 520 1.9 31.38 65,270 25.15 35.83

Ship and boat building (NAICS 336600)

Fiberglass laminators and fabricators ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,910 8.5 13.31 $ $ 27,670 $ 10.81 15.49 $

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,100 6.6 16.03 33,350 13.37 18.62

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,730 6.4 12.55 26,110 10.24 13.97

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,420 4.2 25.25 52,520 19.86 29.30

Carpenters ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,170 4.0 16.17 33,630 12.99 18.66

Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,190 3.4 18.68 38,850 15.01 21.86

Structural metal fabricators and fitters ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,380 2.9 15.71 32,680 12.87 18.05

Machinists ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,720 2.4 17.81 37,040 14.82 21.02

Electricians ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,700 2.4 18.87 39,260 15.19 22.03

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,710 1.8 11.04 22,950 9.07 12.86

Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336900)

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,970 17.5 14.48 $ $ 30,110 $ 11.97 17.22 $

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,990 7.5 16.51 34,340 13.46 19.71

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,540 3.9 14.48 30,130 11.08 17.06

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,320 3.3 23.01 47,860 17.02 27.59

Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,310 3.3 16.67 34,680 10.42 23.69

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,040 2.6 16.31 33,930 13.28 18.62

Assemblers and fabricators, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 760 1.9 11.89 24,730 9.17 13.29

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 720 1.8 13.63 28,360 10.34 16.47

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 720 1.8 23.42 48,720 16.42 28.56

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 630 1.6 17.15 35,670 14.36 20.24

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Household and institutional furniture mfg. (NAICS 337100)

Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters ...................................................................................................................................................... 72,200 19.1 13.60 $ $ 28,290 $ 10.24 15.96 $

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 26,510 7.0 11.91 24,770 9.47 13.88

Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,560 5.7 12.00 24,960 9.71 13.91

Upholsterers ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,330 5.4 13.82 28,750 10.43 16.71

Sewing machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,290 4.0 11.48 23,870 8.76 13.67

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,530 3.8 21.62 44,980 16.30 25.71

Carpenters ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,100 3.7 16.69 34,720 12.01 19.93

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,380 3.3 10.82 22,500 8.65 12.30

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,330 3.3 9.74 20,260 8.08 11.02

Furniture finishers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,240 3.2 12.22 25,420 9.50 14.06

Office furniture and fixtures manufacturing (NAICS 337200)

Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,860 11.1 14.99 $ $ 31,190 $ 11.12 18.30 $

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,690 9.5 12.95 26,930 9.92 15.38

Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,730 5.0 12.57 26,140 10.00 14.87

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,400 4.0 22.74 47,300 17.18 26.85

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,210 3.1 13.52 28,120 11.03 15.92

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,000 3.0 12.10 25,160 8.92 14.92

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,700 2.8 14.28 29,700 11.29 17.00

Furniture finishers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,600 2.7 13.23 27,510 10.22 15.45

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,330 2.5 10.48 21,790 8.46 11.80

Assemblers and fabricators, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,310 2.5 13.64 28,370 10.29 16.80

Other furniture related product manufacturing (NAICS 337900)

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,290 22.1 11.02 $ $ 22,920 $ 8.35 12.84 $

Sewing machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,440 8.7 11.24 23,380 8.59 13.03

Assemblers and fabricators, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,000 3.9 11.09 23,060 8.49 12.96

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,790 3.5 21.35 44,410 16.09 25.62

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,770 3.5 12.47 25,940 9.98 14.19

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,760 3.4 27.44 57,080 17.00 34.39

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,510 3.0 11.75 24,450 8.60 13.55

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,330 2.6 15.50 32,230 12.12 17.73

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,040 2.0 12.56 26,110 9.93 14.82

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,010 2.0 17.54 36,470 12.89 21.59

Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing (NAICS 339100)

Dental laboratory technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 37,360 12.2 16.47 $ $ 34,260 $ 11.26 20.14 $

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 33,500 11.0 12.25 25,490 9.56 14.30

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,250 3.0 25.62 53,290 18.46 30.73

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,080 3.0 15.65 32,540 11.92 18.32

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,810 2.2 16.31 33,920 12.34 19.38

Medical appliance technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,200 2.0 16.43 34,170 10.93 19.58

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,920 1.9 10.53 21,910 8.16 12.66

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,740 1.9 13.29 27,640 10.17 15.89

Machinists ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,250 1.7 17.98 37,400 14.51 21.26

Molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,970 1.6 14.09 29,310 10.79 16.78

Other miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339900)

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 35,080 10.2 11.93 $ $ 24,800 $ 9.05 13.86 $

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,360 3.9 23.03 47,890 16.71 27.42

Assemblers and fabricators, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,780 3.7 12.84 26,700 9.34 15.15

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,600 3.4 27.29 56,760 17.54 33.38

Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,260 2.7 14.10 29,320 9.43 17.03

Molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,600 2.5 13.16 27,370 10.72 15.35

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,440 2.4 12.24 25,470 9.47 14.47

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,110 2.3 14.51 30,170 10.73 17.49

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,090 2.3 12.88 26,790 10.01 15.28

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,050 2.3 10.19 21,190 8.09 11.65

Motor vehicle and parts merchant wholesalers (NAICS 423100)

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 35,600 10.2 24.21 $ $ 50,350 $ 15.40 29.37 $

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 30,950 8.9 10.35 21,530 7.98 11.92

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,360 6.7 11.43 23,770 8.67 13.31

Parts salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,720 6.2 15.18 31,570 11.06 18.13

Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,470 5.0 18.41 38,290 14.86 21.75

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,980 4.0 12.14 25,260 9.19 14.03

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,230 3.2 12.01 24,970 9.05 14.16

Automotive service technicians and mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,290 3.0 16.18 33,650 11.45 19.86

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,820 2.8 14.21 29,560 10.22 16.73

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,040 2.3 14.82 30,830 11.45 17.46

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Furniture and furnishing merchant wholesalers (NAICS 423200)

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,420 17.7 29.74 $ $ 61,850 $ 16.92 36.45 $

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,920 9.5 10.90 22,680 8.80 12.65

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,400 4.7 12.79 26,610 9.94 15.19

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,990 4.3 15.17 31,550 12.09 17.64

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,170 3.6 11.17 23,230 8.60 13.09

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,780 3.3 11.82 24,590 9.00 14.11

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,650 3.2 12.83 26,680 10.56 14.50

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,590 3.1 16.51 34,350 13.10 19.60

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,260 2.8 12.50 26,000 9.40 15.17

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,100 2.7 13.29 27,640 10.25 15.59

Lumber and const. supply merchant wholesalers (NAICS 423300)

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 43,210 16.4 27.33 $ $ 56,850 $ 17.82 32.86 $

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 31,620 12.0 11.32 23,540 9.00 13.26

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 24,150 9.2 16.12 33,520 13.04 18.61

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,520 5.1 13.36 27,780 10.83 15.42

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,400 4.3 13.14 27,340 10.77 15.10

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,250 3.9 12.17 25,310 9.54 14.20

 7,120 2.7 53.91 112,140 31.98 (2) General and operations managers ......................................................................................................................................................

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,640 2.5 16.15 33,590 12.78 19.16

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,510 2.5 12.36 25,700 9.16 14.97

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,370 2.4 16.26 33,830 12.70 19.21

Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers (NAICS 423400)

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 57,080 8.9 36.72 $ $ 76,370 $ 21.86 46.78 $

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 56,140 8.7 27.91 58,060 17.33 34.13

Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 47,670 7.4 19.67 40,920 15.26 23.75

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 29,500 4.6 15.87 33,010 12.23 18.49

Computer systems analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,120 2.8 39.85 82,890 30.41 48.64

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,650 2.7 13.32 27,700 9.95 15.98

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,480 2.7 11.89 24,730 9.33 13.82

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,330 2.7 13.28 27,610 10.45 15.49

Computer support specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,020 2.2 22.86 47,540 16.56 26.78

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,220 2.1 15.93 33,130 12.70 18.61

Metal and mineral merchant wholesalers (NAICS 423500)

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,660 14.7 31.46 $ $ 65,440 $ 19.04 37.36 $

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,310 11.3 12.36 25,700 9.67 14.70

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,490 5.1 16.23 33,770 13.25 18.67

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,920 3.9 13.44 27,960 10.64 15.41

Machinists ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,460 3.5 15.55 32,350 12.43 17.95

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,460 3.5 13.96 29,030 10.59 16.73

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,300 3.4 14.25 29,630 11.34 16.83

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,850 3.0 15.11 31,430 11.79 17.66

 3,660 2.9 56.68 117,890 33.46 (2) General and operations managers ......................................................................................................................................................

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,320 2.6 12.51 26,010 9.75 14.96

Electric goods merchant wholesalers (NAICS 423600)

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 47,510 13.9 27.64 $ $ 57,490 $ 17.15 33.86 $

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 26,480 7.7 32.89 68,400 20.95 40.39

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,450 4.8 17.08 35,520 13.00 20.51

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,520 3.9 11.41 23,740 9.04 13.33

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,320 3.9 13.43 27,930 10.44 15.75

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,450 3.0 12.27 25,510 9.55 14.23

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,720 2.8 16.25 33,800 12.67 19.13

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,640 2.8 12.87 26,760 9.73 15.15

 9,400 2.7 57.01 118,580 35.48 (2) General and operations managers ......................................................................................................................................................

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,640 2.2 12.78 26,580 9.90 14.87

Hardware and plumbing merchant wholesalers (NAICS 423700)

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 49,350 19.6 26.30 $ $ 54,700 $ 16.61 31.51 $

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,340 6.9 11.66 24,250 9.38 13.62

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,450 5.0 12.05 25,070 9.58 14.05

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,530 4.6 12.54 26,090 10.16 14.42

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,880 4.3 13.36 27,790 10.50 15.47

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,330 3.7 21.10 43,890 15.37 26.15

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,240 3.3 16.47 34,250 12.71 19.30

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,620 3.0 15.89 33,040 12.66 18.58

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,970 2.8 12.34 25,660 9.48 14.72

 6,930 2.8 53.63 111,540 32.26 (2) General and operations managers ......................................................................................................................................................

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers (NAICS 423800)

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 105,150 15.7 27.37 $ $ 56,940 $ 17.06 33.05 $

Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines ...................................................................................................................................................... 31,180 4.7 19.45 40,460 15.79 22.67

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 26,800 4.0 11.33 23,570 8.81 13.36

Parts salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,790 3.5 15.46 32,150 11.84 18.29

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,240 3.3 15.19 31,600 11.95 17.95

Farm equipment mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,200 3.3 14.75 30,680 11.61 17.43

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,520 3.2 30.74 63,940 19.19 37.22

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,490 3.1 13.40 27,870 10.58 15.71

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,190 3.0 12.21 25,410 9.11 14.63

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,620 2.9 16.82 34,990 12.97 19.82

Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers (NAICS 423900)

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 40,820 14.2 10.28 $ $ 21,380 $ 8.07 11.84 $

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 38,650 13.4 26.29 54,680 15.15 31.94

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,180 3.9 15.44 32,120 12.43 17.63

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,320 3.6 12.07 25,090 9.28 14.09

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,840 3.4 11.15 23,200 7.71 13.35

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,540 3.3 10.98 22,830 8.61 12.81

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,480 3.0 12.26 25,510 9.90 13.99

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,150 2.8 15.59 32,420 11.93 18.61

 7,600 2.6 53.56 111,410 30.66 (2) General and operations managers ......................................................................................................................................................

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,400 2.6 14.79 30,770 11.53 17.38

Paper and paper product merchant wholesalers (NAICS 424100)

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 29,860 19.7 30.67 $ $ 63,800 $ 16.95 37.94 $

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,350 7.5 11.78 24,500 8.91 14.38

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,530 6.3 15.87 33,020 12.31 18.58

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,510 5.6 11.47 23,860 8.83 13.62

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,970 5.2 13.87 28,860 11.12 16.39

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,000 4.0 13.01 27,060 10.17 15.33

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,910 3.9 17.36 36,110 14.16 20.40

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,660 3.1 14.24 29,620 11.32 16.47

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,040 2.7 12.21 25,400 9.09 14.76

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,000 2.6 16.04 33,350 12.64 19.14

Druggists' goods merchant wholesalers (NAICS 424200)

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 44,340 20.8 34.77 $ $ 72,310 $ 23.73 42.94 $

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,050 9.4 28.70 59,690 17.30 34.28

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,950 5.6 11.93 24,820 9.36 13.88

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,170 4.8 11.90 24,760 9.13 14.17

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,270 3.9 13.22 27,490 10.31 15.54

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,800 3.7 14.85 30,890 11.90 17.29

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,160 2.9 10.49 21,810 7.96 12.51

Pharmacy technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,480 2.1 12.93 26,890 10.52 14.85

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,150 1.9 15.69 32,630 12.14 18.61

First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,100 1.9 43.19 89,840 26.45 56.90

Apparel and piece goods merchant wholesalers (NAICS 424300)

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,530 15.0 31.17 $ $ 64,830 $ 16.76 39.65 $

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,310 12.2 10.09 20,990 8.10 11.67

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,690 5.8 12.41 25,820 9.20 14.65

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,220 4.8 10.73 22,320 8.37 12.50

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,540 4.4 15.14 31,480 11.50 18.05

Fashion designers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,710 3.8 32.15 66,870 21.07 39.45

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,250 3.5 11.88 24,700 8.62 14.76

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,030 3.3 12.77 26,570 8.43 15.34

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,290 2.9 9.45 19,660 7.48 10.66

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,960 2.6 17.23 35,830 12.90 20.81

Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers (NAICS 424400)

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 91,260 13.0 25.89 $ $ 53,850 $ 16.44 30.81 $

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 73,330 10.4 11.70 24,340 8.79 13.92

Driver/sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 64,520 9.2 14.35 29,840 10.01 17.92

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 61,220 8.7 18.65 38,800 14.69 21.78

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 38,310 5.4 12.55 26,110 9.52 15.19

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 37,580 5.3 13.33 27,730 10.12 16.07

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 25,810 3.7 14.45 30,050 11.43 17.23

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,830 2.7 9.59 19,950 7.49 11.06

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,730 2.4 13.61 28,320 10.39 16.23

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,830 1.8 15.29 31,790 11.91 18.13

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Farm product raw material merch. whls. (NAICS 424500)

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,960 13.5 9.38 $ $ 19,500 $ 7.37 10.97 $

Farmworkers, farm and ranch animals ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,320 11.3 8.70 18,090 6.73 9.92

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,770 6.5 13.61 28,310 10.63 15.79

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,740 6.4 23.98 49,880 15.50 28.51

Conveyor operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,360 5.9 11.59 24,110 9.39 13.17

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,530 4.8 12.84 26,720 10.06 15.09

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,400 4.6 9.76 20,310 7.48 11.28

Graders and sorters, agricultural products ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,870 3.9 11.09 23,070 8.18 12.85

Purchasing agents and buyers, farm products ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,790 2.4 25.36 52,750 17.88 28.62

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,680 2.3 39.28 81,710 23.45 47.87

Chemical merchant wholesalers (NAICS 424600)

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,480 14.2 30.28 $ $ 62,990 $ 18.26 37.53 $

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,040 6.9 17.56 36,520 14.15 20.44

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,310 6.4 36.30 75,510 23.87 45.23

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,760 6.0 11.99 24,940 8.95 14.47

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,570 3.5 13.75 28,600 11.15 16.05

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,450 3.4 16.17 33,630 12.88 18.77

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,030 3.1 12.27 25,530 8.29 15.29

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,970 3.0 12.45 25,890 9.54 14.92

 3,910 3.0 52.51 109,230 31.05 (2) General and operations managers ......................................................................................................................................................

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,300 2.5 14.72 30,620 11.64 17.60

Petroleum merchant wholesalers (NAICS 424700)

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,710 21.4 17.28 $ $ 35,950 $ 13.17 20.71 $

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,880 8.8 27.23 56,630 16.56 31.29

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,630 5.6 7.83 16,290 6.62 8.65

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,280 5.2 13.07 27,180 10.19 15.26

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,290 4.2 14.27 29,690 10.83 17.05

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,880 3.8 11.73 24,400 8.44 13.84

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,060 3.0 45.45 94,530 26.16 58.11

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,520 2.5 12.19 25,340 7.40 13.07

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,400 2.4 15.66 32,580 11.81 18.96

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,370 2.3 10.95 22,770 8.28 12.97

Alcoholic beverage merchant wholesalers (NAICS 424800)

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 36,770 24.7 24.85 $ $ 51,690 $ 16.58 28.82 $

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,650 9.2 11.82 24,580 9.28 13.78

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,070 8.8 17.99 37,420 14.56 21.01

Driver/sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,990 7.4 16.94 35,240 12.25 20.50

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,050 6.1 14.45 30,060 10.99 17.18

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,810 4.6 14.36 29,860 10.88 17.38

First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,080 4.1 33.18 69,010 23.59 38.18

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,210 2.8 12.36 25,710 9.65 14.46

Sales managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,150 2.1 46.84 97,430 30.40 58.61

 2,890 1.9 57.25 119,080 33.52 (2) General and operations managers ......................................................................................................................................................

Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (NAICS 424900)

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 52,110 14.3 23.76 $ $ 49,420 $ 14.62 28.29 $

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 36,250 9.9 9.99 20,780 7.87 11.52

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,410 5.6 11.62 24,170 8.90 13.49

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,230 5.3 11.00 22,880 8.72 12.86

Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,140 4.7 8.97 18,660 7.20 10.15

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,180 4.4 15.05 31,300 11.27 17.76

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,930 3.3 12.71 26,450 9.65 15.00

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,630 3.2 11.39 23,700 8.34 13.52

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,260 2.8 14.68 30,530 11.43 17.32

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,030 2.7 9.71 20,200 7.63 11.30

Electronic markets and agents and brokers (NAICS 425100)

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 216,650 28.0 31.72 $ $ 65,980 $ 17.76 39.88 $

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 45,710 5.9 37.48 77,960 23.71 47.16

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 33,360 4.3 11.62 24,170 7.91 13.99

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 31,830 4.1 11.02 22,920 8.41 12.86

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 26,940 3.5 15.94 33,150 12.22 18.93

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,020 2.6 15.62 32,480 12.22 18.60

 16,150 2.1 57.20 118,970 33.22 (2) General and operations managers ......................................................................................................................................................

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,110 2.1 12.10 25,170 9.24 14.31

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,990 2.1 13.23 27,520 9.97 15.90

First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,900 2.1 42.43 88,260 25.33 53.38

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Automobile dealers (NAICS 441100)

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 279,990 22.5 21.23 $ $ 44,170 $ 12.68 27.02 $

Automotive service technicians and mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 221,140 17.7 19.78 41,140 14.08 24.27

Cleaners of vehicles and equipment ...................................................................................................................................................... 80,750 6.5 9.87 20,520 7.76 11.22

Parts salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 61,760 5.0 17.29 35,960 12.13 21.33

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 47,490 3.8 36.44 75,800 22.66 46.01

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 36,540 2.9 11.60 24,120 8.83 13.78

Automotive body and related repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 36,230 2.9 19.46 40,480 13.98 23.90

Counter and rental clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 33,230 2.7 20.48 42,590 12.75 26.05

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 32,390 2.6 14.33 29,810 11.28 16.95

First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 32,290 2.6 29.80 61,990 20.76 36.60

Other motor vehicle dealers (NAICS 441200)

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 38,220 22.4 18.43 $ $ 38,330 $ 10.82 22.87 $

Motorcycle mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,590 8.5 15.42 32,070 11.32 18.41

Parts salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,370 8.4 13.21 27,480 9.74 15.74

Recreational vehicle service technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,830 5.8 15.92 33,120 12.10 19.41

Motorboat mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,480 5.5 16.18 33,650 12.45 19.41

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,980 4.1 28.27 58,800 17.29 34.40

Cleaners of vehicles and equipment ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,530 3.2 9.65 20,060 7.78 10.93

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,400 3.2 14.46 30,080 11.23 17.15

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,370 3.1 11.54 24,000 8.50 13.75

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,420 2.6 48.95 101,810 27.62 66.27

Auto parts, accessories, and tire stores (NAICS 441300)

Tire repairers and changers ...................................................................................................................................................... 74,130 14.9 10.71 $ $ 22,280 $ 8.46 12.16 $

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 73,060 14.7 13.48 28,040 8.79 16.30

Parts salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 69,570 14.0 11.57 24,070 8.65 13.40

Automotive service technicians and mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 54,810 11.0 15.37 31,970 11.12 18.60

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 38,080 7.7 8.92 18,550 7.37 9.87

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 30,130 6.1 20.52 42,670 14.04 23.61

First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,420 2.7 22.22 46,220 16.32 26.07

Counter and rental clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,220 2.5 11.64 24,210 8.31 13.69

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,650 2.1 10.16 21,140 7.92 11.89

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,730 2.0 34.81 72,400 20.59 41.69

Furniture stores (NAICS 442100)

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 113,730 37.9 15.22 $ $ 31,650 $ 9.49 18.45 $

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 27,890 9.3 10.82 22,510 8.43 12.51

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 24,220 8.1 10.17 21,150 8.08 11.74

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,270 5.4 23.85 49,610 16.13 28.43

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,080 3.4 10.59 22,030 8.19 12.32

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,440 2.8 13.73 28,550 10.21 16.57

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,320 2.4 9.36 19,480 7.77 10.65

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,130 2.4 10.16 21,140 8.10 11.46

Interior designers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,630 2.2 20.83 43,330 14.26 24.41

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,210 2.1 12.60 26,200 9.45 14.73

Home furnishings stores (NAICS 442200)

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 125,580 43.2 13.30 $ $ 27,670 $ 8.43 15.48 $

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,550 6.0 22.77 47,360 15.48 26.62

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,500 6.0 8.59 17,870 7.35 9.54

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,810 4.8 10.08 20,960 8.10 11.35

Carpet installers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,990 4.1 16.95 35,250 11.97 20.56

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,990 3.8 9.99 20,780 7.83 11.58

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,230 2.8 11.42 23,740 8.68 13.68

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,500 2.6 14.63 30,420 11.23 17.36

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,560 1.9 12.49 25,990 9.47 14.86

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,540 1.9 41.19 85,680 25.03 49.72

Electronics and appliance stores (NAICS 443100)

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 218,060 38.8 12.30 $ $ 25,580 $ 8.41 13.78 $

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 33,580 6.0 21.29 44,280 15.07 24.13

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,390 4.2 9.08 18,880 7.68 10.09

Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,690 3.7 15.92 33,110 11.63 19.33

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,650 3.1 11.96 24,870 9.03 13.91

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,230 3.1 10.35 21,540 8.26 11.68

Home appliance repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,450 2.6 15.75 32,770 11.31 19.22

Electronic home entertainment equipment installers and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,020 2.3 15.20 31,610 11.65 18.22

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,550 2.2 11.54 24,010 8.89 13.56

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,170 2.2 11.54 24,010 8.60 13.80

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Building material and supplies dealers (NAICS 444100)

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 440,500 37.6 12.50 $ $ 26,000 $ 9.40 14.24 $

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 125,850 10.7 9.36 19,480 7.89 10.66

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 81,910 7.0 19.42 40,390 14.23 22.08

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 51,690 4.4 12.07 25,100 9.66 13.77

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 47,750 4.1 10.58 22,010 8.28 12.38

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 38,820 3.3 11.93 24,810 9.65 13.88

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 27,110 2.3 24.75 51,490 15.91 29.05

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 25,440 2.2 13.11 27,270 10.35 15.51

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,200 1.9 15.27 31,760 12.05 17.65

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,920 1.9 36.15 75,200 22.14 42.62

Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores (NAICS 444200)

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 38,320 24.9 11.47 $ $ 23,860 $ 8.15 13.30 $

Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,670 8.2 9.66 20,100 7.70 11.02

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,330 8.0 8.74 18,180 7.29 9.99

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,980 7.1 9.06 18,840 7.22 10.54

Landscaping and groundskeeping workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,820 7.0 10.43 21,690 7.98 12.20

Outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,710 6.3 13.16 27,370 10.31 15.61

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,100 4.6 19.12 39,770 13.56 22.27

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,470 2.9 11.54 24,000 9.30 13.52

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,210 2.7 13.12 27,280 9.96 15.46

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,760 2.4 10.73 22,320 8.17 12.78

Grocery stores (NAICS 445100)

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 816,990 33.4 9.17 $ $ 19,060 $ 7.00 10.21 $

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 403,080 16.5 10.10 21,000 7.46 11.91

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 194,050 7.9 7.67 15,960 6.53 8.40

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 120,240 4.9 17.34 36,060 12.60 20.43

Food preparation workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 117,930 4.8 9.79 20,350 7.63 11.57

Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food ...................................................................................................................................................... 90,770 3.7 9.43 19,620 7.45 11.07

Butchers and meat cutters ...................................................................................................................................................... 88,130 3.6 13.89 28,890 10.16 17.27

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 56,640 2.3 9.98 20,750 7.28 11.91

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 47,400 1.9 10.58 22,000 7.84 11.99

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 43,470 1.8 9.65 20,070 7.03 11.21

Specialty food stores (NAICS 445200)

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 41,560 17.6 8.53 $ $ 17,740 $ 7.04 9.45 $

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 29,350 12.5 9.95 20,700 7.45 10.89

Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,680 7.1 8.54 17,770 7.10 9.36

Food preparation workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,360 5.2 8.93 18,580 7.42 10.18

Butchers and meat cutters ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,370 4.8 12.45 25,910 8.89 14.94

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,140 4.7 9.34 19,420 7.19 10.56

Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,230 4.3 7.87 16,370 6.76 8.69

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,970 4.2 16.83 35,010 12.30 19.56

Driver/sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,960 3.4 15.44 32,110 10.42 19.86

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,030 3.0 11.77 24,480 9.14 13.70

Beer, wine, and liquor stores (NAICS 445300)

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 66,380 48.7 8.64 $ $ 17,980 $ 7.16 9.69 $

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,160 14.8 11.20 23,290 7.84 12.68

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,250 9.7 17.86 37,140 12.41 21.08

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,340 7.6 9.35 19,440 7.47 10.55

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,350 1.7 36.30 75,500 22.06 42.94

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,090 1.5 14.18 29,490 10.60 17.36

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,910 1.4 10.49 21,810 7.96 12.39

Driver/sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,890 1.4 16.13 33,560 11.01 20.19

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,530 1.1 11.09 23,070 8.22 13.41

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,530 1.1 26.40 54,910 17.43 30.56

Health and personal care stores (NAICS 446100)

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 236,130 24.5 8.61 $ $ 17,910 $ 7.09 9.48 $

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 122,540 12.7 10.80 22,460 7.68 11.94

Pharmacists ...................................................................................................................................................... 106,940 11.1 45.74 95,140 39.57 52.49

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 59,550 6.2 17.92 37,270 13.76 20.84

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 35,410 3.7 9.08 18,880 7.42 10.26

Pharmacy aides ...................................................................................................................................................... 33,040 3.4 9.54 19,840 7.70 10.92

Opticians, dispensing ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,040 2.3 16.42 34,150 11.60 20.25

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,030 1.9 34.11 70,950 17.41 40.62

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,070 1.5 10.36 21,560 8.10 12.07

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,930 1.2 14.34 29,820 10.86 17.23

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Gasoline stations (NAICS 447100)

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 543,540 62.8 7.96 $ $ 16,560 $ 6.83 8.83 $

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 78,240 9.0 15.09 31,390 11.25 17.68

Service station attendants ...................................................................................................................................................... 33,200 3.8 8.51 17,690 7.21 9.24

Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food ...................................................................................................................................................... 28,010 3.2 7.58 15,770 6.49 8.49

Automotive service technicians and mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,560 2.7 15.99 33,250 10.75 19.71

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,320 1.7 9.58 19,920 7.40 10.33

Waiters and waitresses ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,460 1.2 7.11 14,780 6.06 7.43

Food preparation workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,300 1.1 7.71 16,030 6.40 8.66

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,280 1.1 8.04 16,730 6.73 9.00

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,910 1.0 30.37 63,160 18.01 34.87

Clothing stores (NAICS 448100)

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 702,910 63.8 9.68 $ $ 20,140 $ 7.28 10.65 $

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 125,050 11.3 8.26 17,190 6.88 9.02

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 110,830 10.1 17.51 36,420 12.67 20.31

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 43,150 3.9 9.25 19,230 7.37 10.51

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,670 1.1 33.78 70,260 20.32 39.17

Tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,480 1.0 12.37 25,720 9.45 14.72

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,580 1.0 11.00 22,870 8.24 13.16

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,170 0.7 13.68 28,460 10.38 16.48

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,840 0.6 11.51 23,950 8.68 13.35

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,060 0.5 11.16 23,200 8.47 13.28

Shoe stores (NAICS 448200)

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 125,210 69.0 9.28 $ $ 19,310 $ 7.22 10.26 $

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 24,690 13.6 16.81 34,970 12.40 19.22

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,430 7.9 8.06 16,760 7.04 8.88

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,960 2.7 9.09 18,920 7.26 10.27

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,450 1.3 31.00 64,470 18.80 34.45

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,310 0.7 14.15 29,440 10.63 16.88

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 950 0.5 10.48 21,790 7.93 12.05

Sales managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 700 0.4 32.90 68,430 20.60 43.62

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 640 0.4 11.31 23,520 8.29 13.31

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 620 0.3 11.07 23,020 8.92 11.50

Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores (NAICS 448300)

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 106,750 62.8 11.92 $ $ 24,800 $ 8.19 13.68 $

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,520 10.3 21.36 44,430 13.85 25.00

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,510 2.7 8.54 17,760 6.89 9.54

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,270 2.5 11.14 23,160 8.39 13.29

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,420 2.0 13.72 28,530 10.21 16.65

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,860 1.7 43.41 90,300 24.67 55.80

Watch repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,460 0.9 15.66 32,570 11.62 18.39

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,120 0.7 12.14 25,250 9.43 14.11

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,110 0.7 12.36 25,720 9.56 14.52

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,010 0.6 10.74 22,330 8.10 11.94

Sporting goods and musical instrument stores (NAICS 451100)

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 233,080 49.0 9.80 $ $ 20,390 $ 7.47 10.90 $

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 81,000 17.0 8.17 17,000 7.02 8.98

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 39,840 8.4 17.43 36,250 12.40 20.45

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,880 2.5 9.27 19,270 7.59 10.59

Bicycle repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,820 1.6 10.85 22,570 8.77 12.63

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,810 1.6 35.47 73,780 22.64 40.80

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,360 1.5 13.19 27,430 9.90 15.99

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,640 1.4 10.89 22,660 8.55 12.50

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,910 1.2 10.91 22,690 7.99 12.99

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,870 1.2 9.07 18,870 7.55 10.28

Book, periodical, and music stores (NAICS 451200)

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 82,560 42.1 8.84 $ $ 18,380 $ 7.07 9.79 $

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 47,020 24.0 7.92 16,470 6.85 8.72

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,930 9.1 16.31 33,920 12.07 18.98

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,090 3.6 9.26 19,260 7.43 10.63

Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,110 2.1 8.88 18,460 7.59 9.62

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,100 2.1 10.48 21,800 8.15 12.14

Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,930 1.5 8.51 17,690 7.01 9.46

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,930 1.5 31.57 65,660 20.29 35.97

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,680 1.4 13.38 27,830 10.23 16.33

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,130 1.1 10.25 21,330 8.89 11.27

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Department stores (NAICS 452100)

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 551,100 34.1 9.43 $ $ 19,610 $ 7.52 10.64 $

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 294,460 18.2 9.35 19,450 7.76 10.65

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 232,450 14.4 8.28 17,220 7.19 9.10

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 77,870 4.8 15.49 32,230 11.60 18.34

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 32,270 2.0 10.08 20,960 7.78 11.86

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,880 1.4 10.00 20,800 8.05 11.22

Security guards ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,920 1.2 10.96 22,810 8.63 11.98

Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,180 0.9 8.57 17,820 7.32 9.35

Pharmacists ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,640 0.8 45.27 94,170 41.73 53.62

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,130 0.7 36.08 75,040 26.69 44.31

Other general merchandise stores (NAICS 452900)

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 344,760 24.6 9.39 $ $ 19,530 $ 7.61 10.69 $

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 332,880 23.8 8.70 18,090 6.97 9.49

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 159,770 11.4 9.87 20,530 7.94 11.19

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 100,660 7.2 14.82 30,830 11.24 17.58

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 30,330 2.2 11.89 24,730 8.85 13.73

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,510 0.9 13.24 27,550 9.75 16.57

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,140 0.8 31.77 66,090 20.32 39.93

Pharmacists ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,630 0.8 45.41 94,450 42.13 54.35

Demonstrators and product promoters ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,980 0.7 10.71 22,280 8.75 11.58

Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,720 0.7 11.06 22,990 7.93 13.31

Florists (NAICS 453100)

Floral designers ...................................................................................................................................................... 41,980 41.1 10.85 $ $ 22,560 $ 8.35 12.82 $

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,470 17.1 9.22 19,170 7.27 10.34

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,930 15.6 8.87 18,460 7.26 10.09

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,380 5.3 8.42 17,520 7.21 9.32

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,800 2.7 17.33 36,060 12.53 20.13

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,580 2.5 12.43 25,850 9.42 14.30

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,920 1.9 9.91 20,610 7.53 12.30

Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,670 1.6 9.33 19,410 7.25 10.80

Driver/sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,630 1.6 9.43 19,620 7.16 10.66

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,440 1.4 8.89 18,480 7.31 10.32

Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores (NAICS 453200)

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 143,720 37.4 9.59 $ $ 19,950 $ 7.38 10.59 $

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 89,210 23.2 8.32 17,310 7.13 9.22

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 29,060 7.6 17.10 35,570 12.33 19.78

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,710 4.1 9.50 19,770 7.72 10.92

Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,180 2.9 17.16 35,700 13.70 20.37

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,380 1.7 37.21 77,390 23.14 44.15

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,100 1.6 12.32 25,620 9.30 14.40

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,530 1.4 24.49 50,930 14.73 28.59

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,400 1.4 13.36 27,790 10.24 16.18

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,360 1.4 11.00 22,870 8.59 13.01

Used merchandise stores (NAICS 453300)

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 41,940 37.1 9.64 $ $ 20,050 $ 7.13 10.63 $

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,940 18.5 7.95 16,540 6.79 8.83

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,310 7.4 16.04 33,370 11.19 18.46

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,280 7.3 8.33 17,320 6.90 9.24

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,240 6.4 8.22 17,100 6.64 9.01

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,130 2.8 10.81 22,480 8.42 12.80

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,020 1.8 8.73 18,160 6.97 9.76

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,720 1.5 10.30 21,430 7.45 12.79

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,480 1.3 9.35 19,440 6.45 9.96

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,410 1.2 32.37 67,330 19.63 40.44

Other miscellaneous store retailers (NAICS 453900)

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 106,490 35.3 10.99 $ $ 22,850 $ 7.72 12.09 $

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 38,160 12.6 7.93 16,500 6.80 8.79

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,050 7.3 18.52 38,530 12.47 21.15

Nonfarm animal caretakers ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,420 4.8 8.52 17,710 7.36 9.33

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,540 2.8 9.11 18,940 7.40 10.40

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,390 2.4 9.96 20,720 7.94 11.33

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,950 2.3 10.84 22,560 8.02 12.94

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,130 2.0 14.02 29,160 10.77 16.69

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,170 1.7 37.62 78,240 22.42 45.61

Manufactured building and mobile home installers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,560 1.5 12.95 26,940 10.17 15.14

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Electronic shopping and mail-order houses (NAICS 454100)

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 34,640 14.4 12.02 $ $ 25,010 $ 9.61 13.74 $

Order clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 26,960 11.2 11.23 23,360 8.76 13.14

Telemarketers ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,070 5.4 11.48 23,890 7.89 13.23

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,730 5.3 10.88 22,640 8.76 12.83

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,310 5.1 11.68 24,300 8.95 13.73

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,540 4.8 10.09 20,990 7.89 11.92

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,600 4.0 12.51 26,020 8.17 14.08

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,960 3.3 10.65 22,160 8.37 12.46

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,080 2.5 20.43 42,500 14.54 23.91

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,440 2.3 12.02 25,000 9.27 14.16

Vending machine operators (NAICS 454200)

Coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,880 23.6 13.25 $ $ 27,570 $ 10.22 15.97 $

Driver/sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,320 18.5 12.78 26,590 9.38 15.85

Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,370 4.7 8.66 18,020 7.09 9.87

Food preparation workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,110 4.2 8.86 18,440 7.30 10.28

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,890 3.8 12.79 26,610 9.89 15.22

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,590 3.2 10.57 21,980 7.80 12.55

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,130 2.2 8.91 18,530 7.64 10.16

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,110 2.2 37.47 77,940 23.58 44.72

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,080 2.1 9.89 20,570 7.73 11.27

Food preparation and serving related workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,080 2.1 9.23 19,190 7.65 10.60

Direct selling establishments (NAICS 454300)

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,400 13.5 16.43 $ $ 34,170 $ 13.20 19.13 $

Driver/sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,190 10.6 14.12 29,360 10.03 17.29

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,120 8.4 19.70 40,980 15.56 23.45

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,010 5.6 13.76 28,610 10.68 16.37

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,760 4.7 11.75 24,450 8.89 13.92

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,420 4.5 12.82 26,660 10.21 14.87

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,600 3.9 15.01 31,230 7.79 16.89

Telemarketers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,510 3.8 13.04 27,120 8.43 15.63

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,240 3.0 23.31 48,480 13.85 28.52

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,040 2.8 8.28 17,220 6.98 9.12

Scheduled air transportation (NAICS 481100)

Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 96,360 21.8 15.89 $ $ 33,060 $ 12.03 19.93 $

 92,720 21.0 (3) 56,820 (3) (3) Flight attendants ......................................................................................................................................................

 64,360 14.6 (3) 149,710 (3) (3) Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers ......................................................................................................................................................

Aircraft mechanics and service technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 31,050 7.0 27.92 58,080 22.89 33.15

Cargo and freight agents ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,980 4.3 17.21 35,800 13.01 21.34

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,540 2.4 23.90 49,710 18.71 27.51

Baggage porters and bellhops ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,610 1.9 14.75 30,680 11.29 17.72

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,480 1.9 11.87 24,690 9.32 13.78

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,750 1.8 14.70 30,580 10.70 17.78

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,230 1.2 25.21 52,440 19.64 30.36

Nonscheduled air transportation (NAICS 481200)

 7,470 17.0 (3) 65,040 (3) (3) Commercial pilots ...................................................................................................................................................... $

Aircraft mechanics and service technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,430 14.6 23.85 49,620 18.24 27.96

 4,690 10.7 (3) 93,640 (3) (3) Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers ......................................................................................................................................................

 3,410 7.8 (3) 39,450 (3) (3) Flight attendants ......................................................................................................................................................

Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,750 4.0 14.62 30,400 10.34 18.99

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,520 3.5 12.80 26,610 9.38 15.22

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,300 3.0 13.70 28,500 10.59 16.15

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 900 2.0 49.16 102,260 30.85 64.45

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 790 1.8 13.07 27,200 9.61 16.03

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 660 1.5 16.13 33,550 12.63 19.20

Rail transportation (NAICS 482100)

Railroad conductors and yardmasters ...................................................................................................................................................... 34,770 16.8 28.46 $ $ 59,200 $ 20.58 36.33 $

Locomotive engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 34,510 16.6 30.01 62,430 21.31 38.43

Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,380 9.8 25.86 53,790 19.78 31.99

Rail car repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,460 6.0 22.13 46,040 19.17 25.36

Rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,510 5.1 19.57 40,700 16.86 22.00

Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,390 2.6 22.76 47,340 19.12 26.30

Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,140 2.5 23.12 48,080 19.53 26.94

First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,970 2.4 29.01 60,330 23.77 33.99

Rail transportation workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,460 2.2 18.54 38,570 15.90 21.26

Machinists ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,260 2.1 18.76 39,010 16.08 21.49

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Sea, coastal, and Great Lakes transportation (NAICS 483100)

Sailors and marine oilers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,530 19.3 16.81 $ $ 34,960 $ 12.03 20.65 $

Ship engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,730 14.7 29.99 62,370 19.73 39.00

Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,350 13.7 28.74 59,770 19.23 35.30

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,290 3.3 12.14 25,240 8.65 13.98

Cooks, institution and cafeteria ...................................................................................................................................................... 850 2.2 15.47 32,170 10.33 17.21

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 770 2.0 17.43 36,260 14.27 18.13

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 710 1.8 16.58 34,490 13.42 19.69

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 630 1.6 22.71 47,230 15.76 27.35

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 560 1.4 18.79 39,090 14.36 22.14

Travel agents ...................................................................................................................................................... 550 1.4 14.63 30,420 10.62 17.43

Inland water transportation (NAICS 483200)

Sailors and marine oilers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,270 27.8 14.99 $ $ 31,180 $ 10.91 18.31 $

Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,430 24.1 27.36 56,910 19.53 34.34

Ship engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,080 9.2 26.01 54,100 19.56 32.15

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,100 4.9 10.74 22,340 6.35 14.91

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 690 3.1 45.88 95,430 30.38 55.22

Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance ...................................................................................................................................................... 340 1.5 18.84 39,180 14.54 22.79

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 310 1.4 14.85 30,880 11.85 17.27

First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 250 1.1 22.31 46,410 15.83 28.17

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 240 1.1 18.77 39,040 14.86 23.27

Motorboat operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 230 1.0 15.60 32,450 8.92 20.46

General freight trucking (NAICS 484100)

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 583,710 58.7 18.60 $ $ 38,690 $ 14.59 22.01 $

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 69,430 7.0 13.81 28,720 10.23 17.48

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 40,650 4.1 15.37 31,980 11.38 19.40

Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 31,440 3.2 17.19 35,760 13.60 20.70

Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance ...................................................................................................................................................... 26,910 2.7 17.91 37,260 13.95 21.63

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,690 2.4 12.23 25,440 8.98 14.67

First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,210 2.3 25.58 53,200 19.47 29.69

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,000 2.1 15.35 31,930 12.15 18.67

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,550 1.2 15.21 31,630 12.04 17.92

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,250 1.0 40.94 85,150 25.43 49.00

Specialized freight trucking (NAICS 484200)

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 220,290 51.7 17.16 $ $ 35,680 $ 12.99 20.65 $

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 40,220 9.4 11.39 23,690 9.10 13.24

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 25,110 5.9 14.04 29,190 10.80 16.68

Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,520 3.2 16.75 34,850 12.77 20.15

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,230 2.6 11.16 23,220 8.24 13.39

First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,770 2.3 24.30 50,540 17.44 29.06

Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,910 2.1 17.82 37,060 13.32 21.57

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,650 1.6 41.03 85,350 24.70 50.94

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,380 1.5 14.12 29,380 10.61 17.07

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,310 1.5 10.54 21,920 8.28 12.31

Urban transit systems (NAICS 485100)

Bus drivers, transit and intercity ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,600 54.4 14.74 $ $ 30,650 $ 11.58 17.52 $

Bus drivers, school ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,220 5.9 13.99 29,090 12.17 16.13

Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,140 5.7 19.55 40,670 16.35 22.55

Taxi drivers and chauffeurs ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,050 5.4 12.60 26,200 8.65 16.81

First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,280 3.4 21.39 44,490 15.84 25.89

Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance ...................................................................................................................................................... 890 2.4 15.66 32,580 12.06 18.48

Cleaners of vehicles and equipment ...................................................................................................................................................... 760 2.0 11.98 24,920 9.67 14.27

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 470 1.2 11.51 23,940 8.55 13.99

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 460 1.2 13.16 27,380 10.43 14.32

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 460 1.2 35.64 74,130 21.05 42.32

Interurban and rural bus transportation (NAICS 485200)

Bus drivers, transit and intercity ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,510 48.9 16.13 $ $ 33,540 $ 12.52 20.01 $

Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,110 5.7 18.96 39,440 16.73 21.81

Bus drivers, school ...................................................................................................................................................... 640 3.3 11.60 24,140 9.01 13.35

First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 350 1.8 19.58 40,720 15.18 22.49

Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance ...................................................................................................................................................... 310 1.6 15.27 31,760 11.67 17.91

Cleaners of vehicles and equipment ...................................................................................................................................................... 300 1.5 9.68 20,130 7.45 11.37

Taxi drivers and chauffeurs ...................................................................................................................................................... 300 1.5 9.59 19,950 7.67 10.90

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 250 1.3 7.73 16,070 6.30 9.07

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 220 1.1 10.83 22,520 9.24 12.59

First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 140 0.7 25.24 52,490 21.38 29.43

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Taxi and limousine service (NAICS 485300)

Taxi drivers and chauffeurs ...................................................................................................................................................... 42,630 61.0 11.66 $ $ 24,250 $ 8.58 14.01 $

Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,570 12.3 12.31 25,600 8.78 14.80

First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,660 2.4 25.75 53,560 16.66 34.84

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,440 2.1 9.89 20,570 7.14 11.57

Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,280 1.8 13.38 27,830 10.21 15.57

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,200 1.7 10.99 22,860 8.68 12.56

Automotive service technicians and mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,150 1.6 14.68 30,540 11.00 17.16

Bus drivers, transit and intercity ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,010 1.4 12.69 26,390 9.68 15.10

Cleaners of vehicles and equipment ...................................................................................................................................................... 990 1.4 9.77 20,320 8.00 11.18

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 940 1.3 14.30 29,740 11.29 17.14

School and employee bus transportation (NAICS 485400)

Bus drivers, school ...................................................................................................................................................... 142,010 76.7 12.70 $ $ 26,410 $ 10.27 14.86 $

Child care workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,300 6.6 9.16 19,060 7.48 10.60

Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,390 2.9 17.22 35,810 13.86 20.49

Bus drivers, transit and intercity ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,450 1.9 13.05 27,140 10.41 14.95

Taxi drivers and chauffeurs ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,160 1.7 8.90 18,520 6.69 10.79

Transportation attendants, except flight attendants and baggage porters ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,870 1.5 8.93 18,580 7.25 10.15

First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,680 1.4 21.81 45,360 15.91 25.89

Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,330 1.3 14.75 30,680 11.80 17.21

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,320 0.7 12.13 25,230 8.80 14.47

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,190 0.6 43.76 91,020 24.93 62.12

Charter bus industry (NAICS 485500)

Bus drivers, transit and intercity ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,440 57.5 11.96 $ $ 24,880 $ 9.60 13.64 $

Bus drivers, school ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,320 7.2 10.92 22,720 9.04 12.62

Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,390 4.3 17.33 36,060 13.35 20.98

Cleaners of vehicles and equipment ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,290 4.0 9.31 19,360 7.75 10.57

Taxi drivers and chauffeurs ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,080 3.4 8.71 18,110 6.79 10.18

First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 650 2.0 21.40 44,510 15.29 25.45

Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance ...................................................................................................................................................... 600 1.9 15.14 31,490 11.57 17.53

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 590 1.8 10.96 22,790 8.11 13.42

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 420 1.3 34.90 72,590 20.68 42.07

Tour guides and escorts ...................................................................................................................................................... 360 1.1 9.96 20,720 6.78 13.84

Other ground passenger transportation (NAICS 485900)

Taxi drivers and chauffeurs ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,830 31.2 9.88 $ $ 20,550 $ 7.87 11.22 $

Bus drivers, transit and intercity ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,600 15.1 12.14 25,250 9.63 14.12

Bus drivers, school ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,610 13.5 11.53 23,990 9.23 13.41

Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,070 6.4 9.81 20,410 7.53 11.75

Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,830 4.4 12.85 26,740 9.81 14.73

First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,790 2.8 19.86 41,320 13.63 24.43

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,380 2.2 10.73 22,310 8.36 12.70

Transportation attendants, except flight attendants and baggage porters ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,090 1.7 10.19 21,190 7.85 11.20

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 850 1.3 11.31 23,520 9.28 12.73

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 820 1.3 15.58 32,410 10.15 21.05

Pipeline transportation of crude oil (NAICS 486100)

Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,550 21.1 26.10 $ $ 54,280 $ 23.01 28.41 $

Business operations specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 460 6.3 37.68 78,360 29.26 46.47

Gas plant operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 330 4.5 25.07 52,150 21.36 28.84

Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door ...................................................................................................................................................... 250 3.4 22.42 46,630 14.63 30.55

Engineers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 200 2.7 42.09 87,540 31.73 53.02

Accountants and auditors ...................................................................................................................................................... 200 2.7 30.28 62,990 24.25 34.61

Industrial machinery mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 190 2.6 21.62 44,980 16.19 26.67

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 180 2.5 29.60 61,560 19.37 40.08

Pump operators, except wellhead pumpers ...................................................................................................................................................... 150 2.0 25.89 53,850 18.66 33.01

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 150 2.0 43.31 90,090 31.48 54.79

Pipeline transportation of natural gas (NAICS 486200)

Gas plant operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,910 11.2 23.92 $ $ 49,760 $ 20.32 27.62 $

Gas compressor and gas pumping station operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,780 6.9 23.32 48,500 19.49 27.15

Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,190 4.6 24.01 49,950 18.08 29.75

Industrial machinery mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,070 4.1 22.17 46,110 17.85 26.66

Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,000 3.9 23.00 47,830 18.65 27.51

Accountants and auditors ...................................................................................................................................................... 850 3.3 27.79 57,810 19.95 33.26

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 790 3.0 18.94 39,390 15.19 21.95

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 720 2.8 53.53 111,350 33.94 69.04

Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters ...................................................................................................................................................... 590 2.3 23.87 49,640 18.31 28.98

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 570 2.2 30.20 62,820 21.17 38.85

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Other pipeline transportation (NAICS 486900)

Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,870 34.4 25.94 $ $ 53,950 $ 21.32 28.87 $

Industrial machinery mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 270 5.0 25.29 52,600 19.98 29.50

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 180 3.3 19.86 41,310 16.37 24.16

Gas plant operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 180 3.3 29.85 62,090 27.33 34.01

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 170 3.1 31.61 65,750 22.68 41.20

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 140 2.6 43.34 90,140 29.17 54.03

Gas compressor and gas pumping station operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 130 2.4 24.06 50,050 22.92 26.46

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 110 2.0 20.79 43,240 15.69 26.12

Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance ...................................................................................................................................................... 100 1.8 21.71 45,160 14.28 28.54

Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door ...................................................................................................................................................... 90 1.7 22.38 46,560 19.10 26.06

Scenic and sightseeing transportation, land (NAICS 487100)

Bus drivers, transit and intercity ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,430 25.1 11.68 $ $ 24,300 $ 9.72 13.40 $

Tour guides and escorts ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,610 16.6 11.39 23,690 8.24 14.36

Taxi drivers and chauffeurs ...................................................................................................................................................... 540 5.6 10.47 21,770 8.04 12.59

Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 340 3.5 14.18 29,490 9.83 17.41

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 320 3.3 10.47 21,790 8.07 12.41

Cleaners of vehicles and equipment ...................................................................................................................................................... 220 2.3 9.33 19,410 7.89 10.56

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 210 2.2 9.43 19,620 7.66 10.89

Transportation workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 200 2.1 11.07 23,030 6.66 15.55

Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 190 2.0 17.05 35,470 13.41 19.09

Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance ...................................................................................................................................................... 190 2.0 13.24 27,550 9.97 15.16

Scenic and sightseeing transportation, water (NAICS 487200)

Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,690 18.2 19.07 $ $ 39,670 $ 12.25 22.98 $

Sailors and marine oilers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,570 10.7 11.85 24,640 8.01 14.46

Transportation attendants, except flight attendants and baggage porters ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,120 7.6 10.61 22,070 8.33 12.42

Waiters and waitresses ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,060 7.2 12.48 25,960 7.28 16.40

Motorboat operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 750 5.1 13.79 28,680 9.75 16.57

Tour guides and escorts ...................................................................................................................................................... 750 5.1 12.70 26,420 8.35 14.57

Bartenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 460 3.1 9.56 19,880 7.33 10.73

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 420 2.8 9.01 18,740 7.21 10.01

Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 370 2.5 12.04 25,030 9.03 14.56

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 350 2.4 10.00 20,800 7.75 11.12

Scenic and sightseeing transportation, other (NAICS 487900)

 610 24.5 (3) 58,580 (3) (3) Commercial pilots ...................................................................................................................................................... $

Aircraft mechanics and service technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 210 8.4 23.75 49,410 18.49 26.59

Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 160 6.4 12.52 26,040 10.32 13.74

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 150 6.0 10.73 22,310 8.81 11.74

Transportation workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 110 4.4 13.87 28,840 11.38 14.26

Transportation attendants, except flight attendants and baggage porters ...................................................................................................................................................... 80 3.2 11.34 23,580 10.10 12.42

Taxi drivers and chauffeurs ...................................................................................................................................................... 70 2.8 12.13 25,230 10.42 13.43

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 60 2.4 12.40 25,800 9.85 14.87

Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance ...................................................................................................................................................... 60 2.4 14.93 31,050 10.66 19.28

Bus drivers, transit and intercity ...................................................................................................................................................... 50 2.0 12.66 26,330 11.48 13.52

Support activities for air transportation (NAICS 488100)

Aircraft mechanics and service technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 27,120 17.7 19.58 $ $ 40,730 $ 15.77 22.98 $

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,450 8.8 10.97 22,820 8.40 12.00

Transportation workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,530 5.6 11.95 24,850 9.34 13.83

Baggage porters and bellhops ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,220 4.1 8.70 18,100 6.76 9.87

Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,840 3.2 12.01 24,970 9.59 13.74

Cargo and freight agents ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,800 3.1 13.90 28,920 9.63 15.62

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,700 3.1 12.19 25,360 9.66 14.21

Transportation attendants, except flight attendants and baggage porters ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,740 2.4 9.60 19,970 7.54 10.89

Avionics technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,650 2.4 20.51 42,660 16.92 24.08

 3,440 2.2 (3) 61,560 (3) (3) Commercial pilots ......................................................................................................................................................

Support activities for rail transportation (NAICS 488200)

Rail car repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,910 21.8 16.02 $ $ 33,320 $ 12.63 19.21 $

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,530 11.2 12.19 25,350 9.36 13.79

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,320 5.9 14.20 29,530 11.52 16.68

Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,070 4.7 14.30 29,750 11.39 16.25

Rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers ...................................................................................................................................................... 870 3.9 14.92 31,020 12.13 16.10

Rail transportation workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 760 3.4 15.48 32,190 12.17 18.37

First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 530 2.4 25.23 52,470 19.10 30.47

Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 490 2.2 15.34 31,910 13.02 17.18

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 430 1.9 11.72 24,380 9.44 13.67

First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 420 1.9 21.09 43,870 16.43 25.13

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Support activities for water transportation (NAICS 488300)

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,440 14.6 19.04 $ $ 39,600 $ 11.00 26.90 $

Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,760 8.9 30.48 63,410 21.19 35.58

Sailors and marine oilers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,100 8.2 16.16 33,610 12.04 19.75

Tank car, truck, and ship loaders ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,500 3.5 19.62 40,810 13.12 26.61

Crane and tower operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,030 3.1 27.32 56,830 20.93 33.11

Ship engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,910 3.0 29.10 60,520 21.67 35.11

First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,600 2.6 33.48 69,630 26.08 41.44

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,370 1.4 50.63 105,300 32.91 63.97

Transportation workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,270 1.3 24.07 50,070 18.70 31.46

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,270 1.3 20.55 42,750 13.51 23.51

Support activities for road transportation (NAICS 488400)

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 31,620 39.8 14.80 $ $ 30,790 $ 10.63 17.70 $

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,660 7.1 12.66 26,330 9.15 15.57

Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,030 6.3 12.33 25,640 8.93 14.49

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,210 5.3 11.50 23,910 8.89 13.35

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,950 3.7 10.73 22,310 7.76 13.11

Motor vehicle operators, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,630 3.3 12.86 26,750 7.41 13.68

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,330 2.9 16.17 33,630 11.45 24.01

First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,160 2.7 25.22 52,460 16.95 29.91

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,750 2.2 13.33 27,720 10.32 16.13

Automotive service technicians and mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,680 2.1 14.79 30,750 10.50 18.36

Freight transportation arrangement (NAICS 488500)

Cargo and freight agents ...................................................................................................................................................... 28,960 16.1 19.15 $ $ 39,840 $ 14.04 22.56 $

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,480 7.5 11.89 24,730 9.19 13.65

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,120 6.2 15.72 32,700 12.39 18.51

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,100 6.2 17.13 35,640 13.82 20.59

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,140 5.1 13.69 28,480 10.09 16.71

Sales representatives, services, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,610 4.8 31.83 66,200 19.23 36.98

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,090 4.5 12.02 24,990 8.28 14.65

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,490 4.2 26.48 55,080 20.16 30.81

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,800 3.8 15.31 31,840 12.15 17.80

Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,300 3.5 17.77 36,970 12.98 21.27

Other support activities for transportation (NAICS 488900)

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,970 20.0 9.86 $ $ 20,510 $ 7.68 11.33 $

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,520 18.5 10.84 22,550 8.25 13.07

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,630 5.5 14.28 29,700 9.11 18.61

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,000 3.4 11.11 23,100 7.90 13.01

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 960 3.2 12.20 25,370 9.78 13.52

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 930 3.1 13.73 28,570 10.19 16.48

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 870 2.9 15.64 32,520 12.15 18.59

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 830 2.8 9.99 20,790 7.95 11.47

First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 760 2.6 20.18 41,970 15.20 23.94

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 610 2.0 42.78 88,980 25.71 54.13

Postal service (NAICS 491100)

Postal service mail carriers ...................................................................................................................................................... 346,990 43.9 21.03 $ $ 43,750 $ 19.37 23.27 $

Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 203,030 25.7 19.75 41,080 19.40 22.81

Postal service clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 81,550 10.3 21.15 43,990 20.06 23.03

Postmasters and mail superintendents ...................................................................................................................................................... 26,580 3.4 26.74 55,630 22.19 30.88

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,150 2.0 20.29 42,200 19.28 22.76

First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,440 1.7 28.26 58,790 26.20 30.18

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,230 1.3 23.41 48,690 21.03 26.10

Data entry keyers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,640 1.0 15.01 31,210 13.12 15.89

Electrical and electronic engineering technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,540 1.0 27.04 56,240 25.77 29.26

First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,330 0.9 30.05 62,500 26.99 33.71

Couriers (NAICS 492100)

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 150,360 28.3 18.06 $ $ 37,560 $ 13.53 22.99 $

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 127,570 24.0 12.18 25,340 9.74 13.78

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 27,610 5.2 21.25 44,210 17.73 25.36

Couriers and messengers ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,710 3.7 11.28 23,460 8.17 12.92

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,170 3.6 15.38 31,990 11.20 18.54

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,280 2.9 15.70 32,650 12.28 18.80

Conveyor operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,520 2.7 13.94 29,000 12.07 16.04

First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,290 2.3 27.95 58,140 20.57 33.86

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,260 2.1 10.33 21,490 7.49 11.88

First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,250 2.1 19.19 39,920 12.85 24.22

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Local messengers and local delivery (NAICS 492200)

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,770 28.1 13.01 $ $ 27,050 $ 9.08 15.58 $

Couriers and messengers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,590 27.7 10.75 22,360 7.85 12.50

Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,650 5.8 15.98 33,240 11.76 19.39

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,310 5.1 10.89 22,650 8.42 12.64

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,880 4.1 18.30 38,060 13.15 22.05

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,520 3.3 14.09 29,310 10.61 16.97

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,100 2.4 21.79 45,320 14.48 27.28

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,050 2.3 11.80 24,540 8.17 14.15

First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 930 2.0 22.96 47,760 16.28 27.69

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 890 2.0 46.06 95,810 27.09 60.74

Warehousing and storage (NAICS 493100)

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 139,620 22.3 12.35 $ $ 25,680 $ 9.61 14.70 $

Industrial truck and tractor operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 77,880 12.5 13.53 28,140 11.03 15.69

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 57,250 9.2 14.14 29,400 10.42 17.04

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 38,320 6.1 14.39 29,940 10.92 17.02

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 37,270 6.0 11.00 22,870 8.16 13.35

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 28,250 4.5 18.61 38,720 14.69 22.13

First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,740 2.7 20.12 41,860 15.04 24.21

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,720 2.4 14.63 30,430 10.26 18.38

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,890 1.7 18.12 37,690 14.41 21.77

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,780 1.7 13.45 27,980 10.17 15.92

Newspaper, book, and directory publishers (NAICS 511100)

Editors...................................................................................................................................................... 59,530 9.0 25.28 $ $ 52,580 $ 16.40 30.57 $

Advertising sales agents ...................................................................................................................................................... 53,910 8.1 21.58 44,890 12.56 26.26

Reporters and correspondents ...................................................................................................................................................... 39,650 6.0 18.57 38,620 11.36 22.64

Graphic designers ...................................................................................................................................................... 26,710 4.0 18.16 37,770 12.86 21.71

Printing machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,530 3.1 17.90 37,230 12.30 22.82

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,530 3.1 12.28 25,530 8.85 14.93

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,660 3.0 14.47 30,100 10.32 17.60

Prepress technicians and workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,250 2.5 16.25 33,790 10.85 20.93

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,160 2.1 10.85 22,560 7.82 12.67

Telemarketers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,910 1.8 12.40 25,790 8.35 14.50

Software publishers (NAICS 511200)

Computer software engineers, applications ...................................................................................................................................................... 36,410 15.2 41.59 $ $ 86,510 $ 32.19 49.70 $

Computer software engineers, systems software ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,180 8.8 43.76 91,020 33.92 51.74

Computer support specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,670 8.6 24.61 51,180 16.69 30.68

Computer programmers ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,300 7.6 38.62 80,340 28.56 47.69

Computer systems analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,090 5.0 36.68 76,300 28.34 44.12

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,940 3.7 38.63 80,350 23.93 48.99

Computer and information systems managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,570 3.2 57.89 120,410 43.06 69.88

Market research analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,240 2.2 42.63 88,670 30.74 53.86

 5,000 2.1 64.48 134,110 44.46 (2) General and operations managers ......................................................................................................................................................

Network and computer systems administrators ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,960 2.1 34.41 71,580 26.38 40.82

Motion picture and video industries (NAICS 512100)

Entertainers and performers, sports and related workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 44,820 12.3 17.00 $ (3) $ 11.43 20.66 $

Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers ...................................................................................................................................................... 36,860 10.2 7.28 15,130 6.38 8.04

Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop ...................................................................................................................................................... 33,700 9.3 7.32 15,220 6.30 8.10

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,540 6.2 8.06 16,770 6.64 8.71

Actors...................................................................................................................................................... 19,930 5.5 21.42 (3) 8.37 20.93

Producers and directors ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,380 5.1 43.79 91,080 21.72 56.93

Film and video editors ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,920 3.0 31.30 65,100 17.52 41.22

Motion picture projectionists ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,080 2.8 9.61 19,980 6.93 10.62

Camera operators, television, video, and motion picture ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,360 2.6 25.25 52,530 14.38 35.22

Audio and video equipment technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,640 2.1 19.35 40,240 12.56 22.28

Sound recording industries (NAICS 512200)

Sound engineering technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,020 14.3 20.79 $ $ 43,250 $ 12.65 26.61 $

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,040 4.9 11.62 24,160 8.17 13.97

Audio and video equipment technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,020 4.8 21.07 43,830 15.09 26.28

 790 3.7 63.38 131,830 39.98 (2) General and operations managers ......................................................................................................................................................

 650 3.1 49.34 102,630 25.23 (2) Producers and directors ......................................................................................................................................................

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 590 2.8 13.34 27,750 11.26 14.86

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 540 2.5 19.20 39,940 15.40 22.73

Agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes ...................................................................................................................................................... 490 2.3 (4) (4) (4) (4)

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 470 2.2 24.08 50,090 15.44 29.98

Business operations specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 450 2.1 35.55 73,940 22.44 42.24

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Radio and television broadcasting (NAICS 515100)

Radio and television announcers ...................................................................................................................................................... 37,450 15.7 16.85 $ $ 35,050 $ 8.04 18.20 $

Advertising sales agents ...................................................................................................................................................... 30,170 12.6 24.98 51,960 13.54 30.97

Broadcast technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,930 9.6 15.81 32,890 9.21 19.65

Producers and directors ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,410 7.7 28.32 58,910 16.08 35.09

Reporters and correspondents ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,280 3.9 24.39 50,730 12.99 28.59

Camera operators, television, video, and motion picture ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,160 3.0 17.58 36,560 10.24 23.33

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,770 2.8 12.03 25,020 8.69 14.62

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,310 2.6 49.42 102,800 26.65 68.49

Broadcast news analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,720 2.4 33.31 69,280 14.91 42.24

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,370 1.8 18.47 38,420 14.36 22.02

Cable and other subscription programming (NAICS 515200)

Telecommunications line installers and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,650 15.3 19.10 $ $ 39,720 $ 13.76 24.08 $

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,460 12.8 15.32 31,860 11.48 17.88

Producers and directors ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,950 5.5 33.44 69,560 18.99 41.30

Sales representatives, services, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,480 3.9 25.43 52,890 13.55 34.75

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,620 2.9 15.01 31,210 11.43 19.10

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,320 2.6 20.04 41,670 16.05 23.11

Computer support specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,230 2.5 21.53 44,790 15.97 25.93

Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,200 2.5 16.54 34,410 12.81 19.17

Advertising sales agents ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,050 2.3 27.52 57,230 16.67 33.97

First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,970 2.2 29.15 60,620 23.48 34.28

Internet publishing and broadcasting (NAICS 516100)

Computer software engineers, applications ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,150 6.5 39.43 $ $ 82,020 $ 31.02 46.95 $

Editors...................................................................................................................................................... 1,760 5.3 24.54 51,030 15.89 28.52

Computer programmers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,760 5.3 33.11 68,870 22.09 39.28

Market research analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,740 5.2 33.61 69,900 22.68 43.41

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,480 4.5 16.70 34,730 12.41 20.65

Network systems and data communications analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,440 4.3 33.30 69,260 21.57 42.21

Computer support specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,240 3.7 19.57 40,690 14.05 24.12

Sales representatives, services, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,230 3.7 30.02 62,450 18.41 37.26

Business operations specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,220 3.7 27.12 56,420 18.98 32.63

 870 2.6 62.29 129,570 37.29 (2) General and operations managers ......................................................................................................................................................

Wired telecommunications carriers (NAICS 517100)

Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers ...................................................................................................................................................... 85,860 17.7 25.88 $ $ 53,840 $ 23.39 29.12 $

Telecommunications line installers and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 53,970 11.1 26.57 55,260 23.57 31.23

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 39,020 8.0 20.27 42,150 15.09 25.50

Sales representatives, services, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 30,800 6.3 26.09 54,280 18.32 32.32

Telephone operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,910 3.1 17.10 35,560 12.14 21.32

Network systems and data communications analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,620 2.8 35.22 73,260 28.54 42.02

Electronics engineers, except computer ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,960 2.7 35.66 74,170 29.21 41.87

Business operations specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,080 2.5 33.48 69,640 25.85 41.01

Computer software engineers, systems software ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,600 2.4 41.12 85,530 33.26 48.70

First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,430 2.4 33.58 69,850 28.55 39.39

Wireless telecommunications carriers (NAICS 517200)

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 53,170 27.0 15.23 $ $ 31,680 $ 11.76 17.70 $

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 26,340 13.4 13.84 28,780 9.23 15.26

Sales representatives, services, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,710 8.5 23.61 49,110 13.18 29.72

Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,050 4.1 23.58 49,050 18.66 28.37

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,170 3.1 22.84 47,520 15.36 25.66

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,040 2.6 26.41 54,920 20.13 30.69

Electronics engineers, except computer ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,330 2.2 37.76 78,530 31.16 44.70

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,640 1.9 12.23 25,440 8.15 15.70

Business operations specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,570 1.8 32.66 67,920 22.91 38.86

Computer support specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,480 1.8 21.64 45,000 15.84 25.99

Telecommunications resellers (NAICS 517300)

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,930 10.0 16.23 $ $ 33,760 $ 11.89 20.13 $

Sales representatives, services, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,850 8.4 25.85 53,760 14.28 33.99

Telecommunications line installers and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,100 4.7 26.16 54,420 23.45 30.63

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,910 3.8 11.93 24,810 8.58 13.54

Network systems and data communications analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,960 3.1 33.22 69,100 26.44 40.31

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,180 2.5 17.05 35,470 12.12 21.44

Electronics engineers, except computer ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,160 2.4 37.71 78,430 31.04 44.39

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,920 2.3 26.35 54,810 20.94 31.21

Telemarketers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,550 2.0 13.00 27,030 9.80 14.39

Business operations specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,520 1.9 32.83 68,290 24.36 40.88

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Satellite telecommunications (NAICS 517400)

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,560 9.5 20.81 $ $ 43,270 $ 16.26 25.99 $

Telecommunications line installers and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,380 8.4 27.71 57,640 25.93 30.63

Order clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,320 8.1 23.74 49,370 22.08 27.96

Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,160 7.1 26.58 55,290 23.88 28.41

Sales representatives, services, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,100 6.7 29.51 61,380 18.99 36.24

Telemarketers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,030 6.3 20.75 43,170 14.09 26.46

Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products ...................................................................................................................................................... 500 3.1 27.96 58,160 24.30 28.54

First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 380 2.3 35.38 73,590 30.45 38.77

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 360 2.2 17.28 35,940 11.20 23.62

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 260 1.6 54.16 112,640 34.47 69.42

Cable and other program distribution (NAICS 517500)

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 29,300 20.8 15.93 $ $ 33,140 $ 11.24 18.67 $

Telecommunications line installers and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 27,040 19.2 18.65 38,800 13.80 22.87

Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,200 6.5 21.24 44,180 15.40 26.73

Sales representatives, services, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,000 2.8 23.03 47,900 13.72 30.27

First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,850 2.7 27.84 57,910 22.00 33.36

Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,500 2.5 15.59 32,430 12.03 18.27

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,380 2.4 23.96 49,840 18.20 28.74

Electronic home entertainment equipment installers and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,210 2.3 15.31 31,850 12.47 17.57

Telemarketers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,080 2.2 12.99 27,030 8.53 15.15

Computer support specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,710 1.9 18.73 38,950 13.04 22.39

Other telecommunications (NAICS 517900)

Telecommunications line installers and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 600 11.3 21.08 $ $ 43,850 $ 15.33 27.21 $

Sales representatives, services, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 200 3.8 31.93 66,420 19.90 47.29

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 190 3.6 12.51 26,030 9.61 14.27

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 190 3.6 15.79 32,830 13.70 17.32

First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 170 3.2 31.90 66,350 24.81 36.31

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 160 3.0 50.98 106,040 29.90 65.99

Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment ...................................................................................................................................................... 150 2.8 24.35 50,660 19.54 28.76

Computer support specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 140 2.6 20.21 42,040 15.22 25.64

Computer software engineers, systems software ...................................................................................................................................................... 130 2.5 38.47 80,010 30.92 46.26

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 110 2.1 21.13 43,940 15.80 23.25

ISPs and web search portals (NAICS 518100)

Computer support specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,740 9.0 19.67 $ $ 40,910 $ 13.15 24.22 $

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,700 8.9 15.63 32,510 10.39 19.14

Computer software engineers, systems software ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,280 6.1 44.69 92,960 35.64 55.04

Sales representatives, services, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,930 5.8 35.60 74,040 19.85 47.11

Computer software engineers, applications ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,750 5.6 41.41 86,140 31.41 51.29

Network and computer systems administrators ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,050 4.2 32.58 67,770 23.01 39.66

Network systems and data communications analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,870 4.1 31.16 64,810 21.48 39.74

Computer programmers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,420 3.7 30.98 64,430 20.97 39.45

Computer and information systems managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,680 3.1 56.10 116,690 40.22 69.09

Computer systems analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,420 2.9 36.01 74,910 27.45 43.48

Data processing and related services (NAICS 518200)

Data entry keyers ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,350 6.9 11.53 $ $ 23,980 $ 8.97 13.45 $

Computer software engineers, systems software ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,640 6.3 37.99 79,030 28.80 46.03

Computer systems analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,490 6.2 34.74 72,260 26.95 42.48

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,530 5.1 15.55 32,340 11.32 18.27

Computer software engineers, applications ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,210 5.0 37.33 77,650 29.12 45.36

Computer programmers ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,470 4.0 32.86 68,340 24.17 40.68

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,510 3.6 12.47 25,930 9.27 14.68

Computer support specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,350 3.5 21.24 44,180 15.33 25.83

Computer and information systems managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,570 3.2 53.10 110,450 40.72 62.20

Network and computer systems administrators ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,150 3.1 31.56 65,650 23.71 39.27

Other information services (NAICS 519100)

Library assistants, clerical ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,590 15.0 10.13 $ $ 21,060 $ 7.50 12.24 $

Librarians ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,730 11.3 21.67 45,080 16.24 26.48

Library technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,300 10.4 11.95 24,850 8.30 14.65

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,290 4.5 12.59 26,190 9.30 15.29

Reporters and correspondents ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,930 3.8 25.81 53,690 16.01 33.51

Editors...................................................................................................................................................... 1,570 3.1 24.91 51,800 16.16 30.69

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,080 2.1 23.07 47,990 15.81 28.90

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 980 1.9 11.75 24,450 9.06 13.74

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 930 1.8 53.97 112,260 38.73 64.24

Sales representatives, services, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 900 1.8 34.50 71,750 23.90 42.17

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Monetary authorities - central bank (NAICS 521100)

Office machine operators, except computer ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,650 12.8 15.08 $ $ 31,370 $ 11.96 17.44 $

Security guards ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,600 7.7 15.06 31,320 11.71 17.75

Financial examiners ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,380 6.7 38.03 79,110 27.89 48.00

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,270 6.1 15.95 33,170 12.82 18.40

Tellers...................................................................................................................................................... 980 4.7 13.64 28,370 10.40 16.60

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 780 3.8 15.31 31,850 12.10 18.27

Financial analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 780 3.8 32.57 67,740 24.04 38.91

Computer systems analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 740 3.6 35.29 73,410 28.07 42.42

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 720 3.5 16.79 34,930 13.57 19.67

Computer support specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 720 3.5 26.24 54,580 17.33 33.98

Depository credit intermediation (NAICS 522100)

Tellers...................................................................................................................................................... 540,960 30.2 10.93 $ $ 22,740 $ 9.28 12.39 $

Loan officers ...................................................................................................................................................... 131,550 7.3 27.27 56,730 17.60 33.13

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 109,560 6.1 21.32 44,340 16.04 24.78

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 104,340 5.8 14.36 29,870 11.61 16.58

Loan interviewers and clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 79,950 4.5 15.20 31,620 11.92 17.89

New accounts clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 72,890 4.1 14.09 29,300 11.52 16.30

Financial managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 72,400 4.0 41.41 86,140 25.74 50.67

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 39,010 2.2 12.37 25,740 9.67 14.47

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 35,720 2.0 19.00 39,520 14.68 22.27

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 32,890 1.8 47.78 99,380 28.68 61.75

Nondepository credit intermediation (NAICS 522200)

Loan officers ...................................................................................................................................................... 127,330 16.2 31.03 $ $ 64,540 $ 17.89 36.72 $

Loan interviewers and clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 88,030 11.2 15.99 33,260 12.17 19.16

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 74,180 9.5 15.33 31,890 11.68 17.38

Bill and account collectors ...................................................................................................................................................... 41,200 5.3 15.14 31,490 12.10 17.34

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 29,510 3.8 23.51 48,900 17.22 27.66

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 28,940 3.7 12.71 26,440 9.34 15.49

Financial managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,860 2.5 48.17 100,200 29.49 60.41

Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,690 2.5 33.51 69,690 16.59 42.35

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,180 2.3 15.86 32,990 12.49 18.45

Sales representatives, services, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,510 2.2 26.64 55,420 15.11 32.42

Activities related to credit intermediation (NAICS 522300)

Loan officers ...................................................................................................................................................... 65,160 18.8 31.72 $ $ 65,970 $ 18.76 37.80 $

Loan interviewers and clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 36,350 10.5 15.23 31,670 11.14 18.47

Tellers...................................................................................................................................................... 32,690 9.4 10.97 22,820 9.13 12.54

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 28,440 8.2 14.42 29,990 11.08 16.98

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,520 4.5 21.29 44,290 15.09 25.84

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,470 3.6 11.93 24,800 8.99 14.06

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,800 2.8 9.50 19,760 7.96 10.94

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,760 2.8 15.43 32,080 11.81 18.27

Bill and account collectors ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,020 2.6 14.19 29,520 11.42 16.36

Telemarketers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,860 2.3 11.60 24,120 8.72 13.32

Securities and commodity contracts brokerage (NAICS 523100)

 140,330 28.4 48.35 100,560 23.12 (2) Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents ...................................................................................................................................................... $ $ $

Brokerage clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 45,430 9.2 19.09 39,700 14.17 22.54

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 28,580 5.8 12.46 25,910 9.76 14.38

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,980 4.4 17.46 36,320 13.25 20.40

Financial analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,670 4.2 44.40 92,350 26.98 54.34

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,660 4.2 21.80 45,350 15.73 26.75

 19,990 4.0 65.70 136,660 43.69 (2) Financial managers ......................................................................................................................................................

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,490 2.1 27.51 57,230 19.97 33.32

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,600 1.7 15.89 33,050 11.84 18.96

Accountants and auditors ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,540 1.5 34.57 71,910 23.25 41.47

Securities and commodity exchanges (NAICS 523200)

Financial specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,100 12.4 31.84 $ $ 66,220 $ 15.37 36.48 $

Computer systems analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 530 6.0 37.10 77,160 28.69 43.95

Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents ...................................................................................................................................................... 430 4.9 47.83 99,480 28.68 68.65

Computer support specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 430 4.9 26.27 54,640 18.77 32.38

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 410 4.6 24.56 51,080 18.73 28.11

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 330 3.7 27.53 57,260 20.22 33.43

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 280 3.2 17.48 36,350 13.16 21.55

Network systems and data communications analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 280 3.2 35.52 73,890 27.98 42.62

Accountants and auditors ...................................................................................................................................................... 280 3.2 35.50 73,840 24.83 40.99

Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation ...................................................................................................................................................... 270 3.1 37.67 78,350 25.69 45.56

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Other financial investment activities (NAICS 523900)

 41,000 13.5 48.00 99,840 23.50 (2) Personal financial advisors ...................................................................................................................................................... $ $ $

Financial analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 26,680 8.8 49.63 103,240 27.64 66.69

 23,740 7.8 57.16 118,890 27.68 (2) Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents ......................................................................................................................................................

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,710 7.2 22.31 46,410 16.55 26.88

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,720 4.9 12.09 25,150 8.53 14.64

Accountants and auditors ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,010 4.3 32.57 67,750 21.99 39.09

 12,840 4.2 67.01 139,390 43.47 (2) Financial managers ......................................................................................................................................................

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,400 3.8 18.38 38,240 14.15 21.85

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,300 3.7 17.92 37,270 13.99 21.22

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,010 3.6 14.40 29,940 10.39 17.57

Insurance carriers (NAICS 524100)

Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators ...................................................................................................................................................... 141,850 11.2 24.86 $ $ 51,720 $ 18.31 30.62 $

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 128,600 10.2 15.69 32,630 12.59 17.96

Insurance claims and policy processing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 118,690 9.4 15.90 33,070 12.59 18.37

Insurance sales agents ...................................................................................................................................................... 87,230 6.9 27.67 57,550 16.05 33.32

Insurance underwriters ...................................................................................................................................................... 62,930 5.0 28.03 58,300 19.40 34.47

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 45,250 3.6 12.83 26,690 10.01 15.24

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 35,980 2.8 26.04 54,160 19.97 30.93

Business operations specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 31,150 2.5 28.51 59,290 20.02 35.11

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 29,710 2.4 19.90 41,400 15.96 23.36

Computer systems analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 25,470 2.0 34.22 71,170 26.92 41.00

Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related (NAICS 524200)

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 116,590 13.1 15.35 $ $ 31,920 $ 11.65 18.08 $

Insurance claims and policy processing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 89,280 10.0 15.57 32,380 11.93 18.23

Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators ...................................................................................................................................................... 65,930 7.4 24.53 51,020 17.51 29.83

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 55,190 6.2 11.02 22,920 8.24 13.34

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 39,920 4.5 12.28 25,530 9.69 14.43

Insurance underwriters ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,160 2.6 28.04 58,320 18.60 34.66

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,250 2.5 18.91 39,320 14.67 22.19

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,850 2.5 16.13 33,560 12.28 19.46

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,720 2.3 25.48 52,990 18.28 30.08

 17,920 2.0 62.36 129,710 37.66 (2) General and operations managers ......................................................................................................................................................

Insurance and employee benefit funds (NAICS 525100)

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,630 9.7 16.88 $ $ 35,110 $ 13.21 20.02 $

Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,050 8.5 22.91 47,660 17.35 27.03

Insurance claims and policy processing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,250 6.8 15.56 32,350 12.54 17.94

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,360 4.9 13.80 28,710 10.05 16.71

Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,060 4.3 24.17 50,270 17.88 27.96

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,030 4.2 21.34 44,400 16.74 25.60

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,780 3.7 17.60 36,600 13.58 21.31

Accountants and auditors ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,400 2.9 31.40 65,310 22.00 36.89

Insurance underwriters ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,220 2.5 26.30 54,710 17.94 32.86

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,070 2.2 18.17 37,790 13.88 23.75

Other investment pools and funds (NAICS 525900)

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,070 6.9 16.54 $ $ 34,410 $ 13.41 19.17 $

Accountants and auditors ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,790 6.3 30.42 63,280 21.07 35.87

Financial analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,590 5.9 39.35 81,840 21.05 47.43

Personal financial advisors ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,340 5.3 32.60 67,800 17.02 42.55

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,110 4.8 16.69 34,710 12.61 20.88

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,840 4.2 12.42 25,830 8.94 15.60

Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,750 4.0 44.04 91,610 22.53 64.59

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,720 3.9 20.79 43,250 16.05 24.96

Business operations specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,190 2.7 29.71 61,790 15.49 37.93

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,160 2.6 16.11 33,500 12.24 20.34

Lessors of real estate (NAICS 531100)

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 125,020 21.0 13.82 $ $ 28,740 $ 10.39 16.63 $

Property, real estate, and community association managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 48,370 8.1 21.60 44,920 12.21 26.04

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 48,050 8.1 11.30 23,510 8.53 13.47

Real estate sales agents ...................................................................................................................................................... 32,950 5.5 21.20 44,100 11.34 24.85

Counter and rental clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 32,940 5.5 10.97 22,820 8.38 12.97

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 29,020 4.9 10.83 22,540 7.73 13.00

Landscaping and groundskeeping workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,440 3.6 10.65 22,150 8.13 12.25

Security guards ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,310 3.2 13.01 27,050 8.84 16.95

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,290 2.7 15.33 31,880 11.78 18.32

Maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,730 2.6 9.35 19,440 7.64 10.61

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Offices of real estate agents and brokers (NAICS 531200)

Real estate sales agents ...................................................................................................................................................... 65,320 17.5 26.88 $ $ 55,900 $ 12.99 31.08 $

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 47,990 12.8 11.36 23,640 8.48 13.55

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 31,320 8.4 12.35 25,690 9.62 14.85

Real estate brokers ...................................................................................................................................................... 26,760 7.2 41.58 86,480 19.59 56.83

Receptionists and information clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 24,440 6.5 10.91 22,680 8.92 12.71

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,540 5.5 17.72 36,870 13.42 21.24

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,810 5.3 14.18 29,490 10.97 16.78

Property, real estate, and community association managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,210 4.3 23.81 49,530 12.80 28.98

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,180 3.8 15.53 32,310 12.14 18.55

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,210 2.2 21.39 44,500 15.43 24.85

Activities related to real estate (NAICS 531300)

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 74,050 14.4 14.23 $ $ 29,600 $ 10.80 16.92 $

Property, real estate, and community association managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 53,170 10.4 23.66 49,220 13.34 28.46

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 33,020 6.4 11.65 24,230 8.50 13.90

Real estate sales agents ...................................................................................................................................................... 29,860 5.8 25.04 52,080 12.28 30.07

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 28,600 5.6 10.92 22,720 8.19 12.86

Appraisers and assessors of real estate ...................................................................................................................................................... 27,350 5.3 25.97 54,030 15.39 33.50

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,190 3.9 16.28 33,870 12.75 19.41

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,800 3.7 13.59 28,280 10.42 16.17

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,850 3.3 18.58 38,650 14.43 21.73

Maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,080 2.9 9.46 19,670 7.68 10.80

Automotive equipment rental and leasing (NAICS 532100)

Counter and rental clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 47,890 24.3 11.77 $ $ 24,480 $ 8.72 13.82 $

Cleaners of vehicles and equipment ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,710 12.0 9.74 20,260 7.84 10.89

Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,510 6.3 18.50 38,470 15.28 21.72

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,830 4.5 13.15 27,350 9.77 16.21

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,080 3.6 20.18 41,960 15.37 22.93

Automotive service technicians and mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,980 3.5 17.39 36,160 13.00 21.40

Motor vehicle operators, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,330 3.2 10.78 22,410 7.35 13.83

Taxi drivers and chauffeurs ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,440 2.8 9.32 19,380 7.58 10.44

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,210 2.6 18.90 39,320 14.80 22.82

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,040 2.6 12.41 25,810 9.67 14.71

Consumer goods rental (NAICS 532200)

Counter and rental clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 95,810 35.7 8.98 $ $ 18,670 $ 6.87 9.96 $

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 27,150 10.1 7.74 16,100 6.76 8.62

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,290 8.3 9.57 19,900 7.11 10.95

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,680 7.7 16.41 34,140 11.29 18.77

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,160 5.3 11.68 24,290 9.14 13.63

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,180 3.4 12.78 26,580 10.12 14.82

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,770 3.3 10.13 21,060 8.11 11.50

Bill and account collectors ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,220 1.6 13.00 27,030 10.15 15.07

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,100 1.5 36.63 76,190 20.17 44.62

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,860 1.4 13.28 27,630 10.26 15.58

General rental centers (NAICS 532300)

Counter and rental clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,560 19.9 12.21 $ $ 25,400 $ 8.86 14.53 $

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,740 9.9 10.33 21,480 8.25 11.86

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,780 8.2 12.11 25,180 9.39 14.52

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,780 4.8 13.47 28,010 10.23 15.86

First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,310 4.0 22.92 47,670 16.60 26.30

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,810 3.1 40.90 85,080 24.61 48.94

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,750 3.0 14.20 29,530 10.76 17.00

Outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,560 2.7 13.65 28,390 10.58 16.32

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,440 2.5 15.18 31,570 12.06 17.65

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,420 2.4 27.73 57,670 16.93 33.19

Machinery and equipment rental and leasing (NAICS 532400)

Counter and rental clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,230 8.9 14.58 $ $ 30,330 $ 9.78 18.07 $

Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,110 6.2 19.28 40,110 15.18 22.32

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,420 5.6 17.11 35,600 12.86 20.28

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,230 4.5 11.81 24,560 9.00 13.82

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,930 4.3 15.73 32,720 11.94 19.12

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,150 3.6 28.48 59,250 18.76 35.06

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,150 3.6 46.84 97,430 29.13 56.92

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,850 3.3 13.53 28,140 10.33 16.13

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,980 2.6 11.84 24,620 8.47 14.32

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,760 2.4 15.51 32,270 11.94 18.27

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Lessors of nonfinancial intangible assets (NAICS 533100)

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,850 6.8 11.59 $ $ 24,100 $ 8.33 14.12 $

Sales representatives, services, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,450 5.3 29.28 60,910 17.75 33.47

 1,360 5.0 55.47 115,380 34.28 (2) General and operations managers ......................................................................................................................................................

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,150 4.2 19.57 40,710 15.96 22.02

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,090 4.0 16.29 33,890 12.44 18.57

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,080 4.0 15.86 32,990 11.21 19.79

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,030 3.8 12.28 25,540 9.67 14.87

Business operations specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 990 3.6 29.46 61,280 18.10 36.24

Accountants and auditors ...................................................................................................................................................... 800 2.9 27.86 57,940 19.10 33.16

Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation ...................................................................................................................................................... 770 2.8 29.38 61,100 19.55 37.14

Legal services (NAICS 541100)

 362,060 30.8 57.40 119,390 34.23 (2) Lawyers...................................................................................................................................................... $ $ $

Legal secretaries ...................................................................................................................................................... 232,340 19.8 19.07 39,670 14.17 23.44

Paralegals and legal assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 166,900 14.2 21.13 43,950 15.86 25.16

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 49,230 4.2 11.69 24,310 8.69 13.89

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 47,190 4.0 13.15 27,340 10.08 15.54

Receptionists and information clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 34,360 2.9 11.98 24,920 9.20 14.38

Title examiners, abstractors, and searchers ...................................................................................................................................................... 28,280 2.4 18.11 37,660 12.65 21.21

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 27,660 2.4 17.00 35,360 12.89 20.66

File clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,680 1.9 11.63 24,190 9.00 13.79

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,950 1.6 26.31 54,720 19.45 31.58

Accounting and bookkeeping services (NAICS 541200)

Accountants and auditors ...................................................................................................................................................... 253,070 30.6 32.21 $ $ 66,990 $ 20.77 38.12 $

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 91,480 11.1 15.05 31,300 11.51 17.95

Tax preparers ...................................................................................................................................................... 60,330 7.3 15.70 32,650 9.73 18.87

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 40,180 4.9 11.52 23,960 8.11 13.97

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 33,420 4.0 13.13 27,300 10.44 15.18

Billing and posting clerks and machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 29,850 3.6 14.49 30,150 11.34 16.87

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 26,710 3.2 19.59 40,750 15.70 22.62

Bill and account collectors ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,060 2.3 15.17 31,550 12.09 17.41

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,320 2.1 24.27 50,490 17.27 29.37

Payroll and timekeeping clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,780 2.0 16.67 34,680 13.28 19.60

Architectural and engineering services (NAICS 541300)

Civil engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 122,910 9.0 35.57 $ $ 73,990 $ 26.16 42.70 $

Architects, except landscape and naval ...................................................................................................................................................... 86,070 6.3 33.40 69,480 23.70 39.88

Architectural and civil drafters ...................................................................................................................................................... 85,340 6.3 20.94 43,560 16.05 24.82

Surveying and mapping technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 52,280 3.8 15.80 32,870 11.43 19.01

Mechanical engineers ...................................................................................................................................................... 49,550 3.6 36.84 76,630 27.26 44.39

Surveyors ...................................................................................................................................................... 44,590 3.3 24.55 51,060 16.81 30.61

Civil engineering technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 43,330 3.2 20.47 42,590 14.91 24.95

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 41,200 3.0 19.52 40,610 15.67 22.75

Engineering managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 38,210 2.8 52.58 109,380 39.68 62.15

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 35,730 2.6 13.04 27,130 9.60 15.78

Specialized design services (NAICS 541400)

Graphic designers ...................................................................................................................................................... 28,430 20.9 22.79 $ $ 47,400 $ 15.81 27.60 $

Interior designers ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,790 13.8 24.13 50,190 14.64 28.78

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,950 3.6 11.47 23,870 7.98 13.78

Commercial and industrial designers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,240 3.1 29.93 62,260 19.94 33.77

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,140 3.0 15.60 32,450 11.40 19.47

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,020 3.0 19.66 40,900 15.34 23.01

Printing machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,790 2.8 12.86 26,750 8.77 16.15

 3,730 2.7 56.75 118,050 33.64 (2) General and operations managers ......................................................................................................................................................

Sales representatives, services, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,480 2.6 28.83 59,970 17.43 36.83

Art directors ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,040 2.2 43.28 90,030 29.94 49.34

Computer systems design and related services (NAICS 541500)

Computer software engineers, applications ...................................................................................................................................................... 155,640 12.4 39.21 $ $ 81,570 $ 29.13 47.48 $

Computer programmers ...................................................................................................................................................... 130,290 10.4 34.81 72,400 24.24 42.64

Computer systems analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 97,990 7.8 35.96 74,800 26.43 43.56

Computer software engineers, systems software ...................................................................................................................................................... 91,700 7.3 41.97 87,300 32.02 51.04

Computer support specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 84,260 6.7 22.12 46,020 15.64 27.00

Network and computer systems administrators ...................................................................................................................................................... 44,680 3.6 33.89 70,500 24.40 41.47

Computer and information systems managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 38,310 3.1 55.58 115,600 40.58 67.47

Network systems and data communications analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 33,750 2.7 33.68 70,060 24.49 41.86

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 32,780 2.6 16.93 35,210 11.51 20.94

 29,480 2.4 62.76 130,530 41.42 (2) General and operations managers ......................................................................................................................................................

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Management and technical consulting services (NAICS 541600)

Management analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 123,240 13.5 43.82 $ $ 91,150 $ 25.25 56.16 $

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 36,950 4.1 11.88 24,700 8.07 14.51

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 35,240 3.9 20.26 42,150 15.74 23.79

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 32,410 3.6 15.98 33,250 11.89 18.93

 26,630 2.9 62.61 130,220 39.74 (2) General and operations managers ......................................................................................................................................................

Business operations specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 25,830 2.8 32.07 66,700 18.37 39.93

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 25,230 2.8 13.44 27,960 10.05 16.37

Sales representatives, services, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,430 2.4 30.53 63,510 16.10 40.42

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,160 2.2 16.36 34,020 12.57 19.79

Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,810 2.2 32.58 67,770 18.28 38.31

Scientific research and development services (NAICS 541700)

Medical scientists, except epidemiologists ...................................................................................................................................................... 24,470 4.2 37.83 $ $ 78,680 $ 25.31 46.17 $

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,570 3.7 21.24 44,190 17.03 24.87

Biological technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,650 3.4 20.43 42,490 15.13 24.80

Computer software engineers, systems software ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,890 2.7 47.12 98,010 37.56 56.76

Chemists ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,590 2.3 35.37 73,570 23.66 44.64

 13,500 2.3 63.99 133,110 43.49 (2) General and operations managers ......................................................................................................................................................

Business operations specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,030 2.2 34.75 72,280 24.81 43.41

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,570 2.1 14.45 30,050 10.74 17.31

Computer software engineers, applications ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,100 2.1 42.35 88,080 33.02 51.45

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,460 1.8 16.54 34,410 13.23 19.80

Advertising and related services (NAICS 541800)

Advertising sales agents ...................................................................................................................................................... 52,810 11.7 26.94 $ $ 56,040 $ 16.25 32.41 $

Public relations specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 28,990 6.4 29.01 60,330 17.47 34.88

Graphic designers ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,700 5.0 21.92 45,590 15.35 26.51

Mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,670 4.3 11.18 23,260 8.44 13.19

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,300 3.8 12.04 25,050 8.81 14.62

Demonstrators and product promoters ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,550 3.7 11.44 23,800 8.24 13.14

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,270 3.4 16.27 33,850 11.92 19.45

 13,080 2.9 62.98 131,010 38.81 (2) General and operations managers ......................................................................................................................................................

Sales representatives, services, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,780 2.8 28.67 59,620 15.56 35.48

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,340 2.7 19.81 41,210 15.60 23.30

Other professional and technical services (NAICS 541900)

Veterinary technologists and technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 64,320 11.9 13.09 $ $ 27,240 $ 10.32 15.43 $

Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers ...................................................................................................................................................... 61,640 11.4 9.75 20,280 7.85 11.16

Interviewers, except eligibility and loan ...................................................................................................................................................... 46,800 8.6 11.00 22,870 8.31 13.13

Veterinarians ...................................................................................................................................................... 45,530 8.4 39.51 82,170 27.09 46.12

Photographers ...................................................................................................................................................... 41,280 7.6 13.77 28,630 8.45 16.01

Receptionists and information clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 37,470 6.9 10.86 22,600 8.95 12.62

Nonfarm animal caretakers ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,550 4.0 8.84 18,390 7.07 9.90

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,790 3.6 10.69 22,230 8.16 12.59

Survey researchers ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,310 2.5 17.48 36,360 9.13 21.38

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,950 2.4 11.86 24,660 9.34 13.99

Management of companies and enterprises (NAICS 551100)

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 73,950 4.1 15.61 $ $ 32,470 $ 12.48 18.08 $

Accountants and auditors ...................................................................................................................................................... 67,660 3.8 28.81 59,920 20.98 34.59

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 65,120 3.6 15.31 31,850 11.75 17.84

 60,620 3.4 57.00 118,560 34.60 (2) General and operations managers ......................................................................................................................................................

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 57,890 3.2 20.74 43,140 16.29 24.42

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 55,020 3.1 13.35 27,770 9.97 16.14

Business operations specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 48,170 2.7 31.12 64,730 20.92 38.78

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 39,980 2.2 25.10 52,210 18.80 29.92

Financial managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 39,900 2.2 55.53 115,490 38.49 68.80

Computer systems analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 36,340 2.0 34.74 72,250 27.38 41.76

Office administrative services (NAICS 561100)

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 26,360 7.3 14.26 $ $ 29,670 $ 10.92 16.52 $

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,050 5.3 16.43 34,170 12.57 19.33

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,660 4.9 12.00 24,960 8.59 14.36

 17,250 4.8 53.12 110,480 30.45 (2) General and operations managers ......................................................................................................................................................

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,240 4.5 19.32 40,190 14.56 22.97

Accountants and auditors ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,870 3.8 29.75 61,870 20.83 35.11

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,930 3.6 24.11 50,150 17.22 28.74

Management analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,820 3.0 40.86 84,980 22.94 49.89

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,860 2.5 13.80 28,700 10.49 16.49

Business operations specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,210 2.3 33.00 68,640 20.01 42.42

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Facilities support services (NAICS 561200)

Correctional officers and jailers ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,960 12.6 13.48 $ $ 28,040 $ 9.85 16.15 $

Security guards ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,230 6.9 12.15 25,280 9.29 13.95

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,910 5.8 18.57 38,620 14.24 22.92

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,730 5.6 9.39 19,540 7.60 10.75

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,080 3.4 13.25 27,570 10.08 16.27

Maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,690 2.3 8.83 18,370 6.92 10.45

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,390 2.0 12.46 25,930 9.07 15.59

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,840 1.5 41.58 86,490 26.22 49.76

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,670 1.4 14.95 31,090 10.75 19.02

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,470 1.2 18.73 38,950 13.87 21.52

Employment services (NAICS 561300)

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 468,750 12.8 9.55 $ $ 19,850 $ 7.46 10.74 $

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 199,920 5.5 10.12 21,050 7.82 11.38

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 183,400 5.0 11.10 23,080 8.71 12.91

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 138,550 3.8 8.51 17,700 7.05 9.36

Helpers--production workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 120,210 3.3 9.21 19,150 7.51 10.43

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 106,520 2.9 12.40 25,800 9.89 14.02

Production workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 97,270 2.7 11.23 23,350 8.00 12.49

Registered nurses ...................................................................................................................................................... 95,490 2.6 31.36 65,230 25.07 37.19

Construction laborers ...................................................................................................................................................... 91,340 2.5 11.37 23,650 7.74 12.84

Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 70,250 1.9 23.55 48,980 15.09 27.01

Business support services (NAICS 561400)

Telemarketers ...................................................................................................................................................... 160,690 20.6 10.20 $ $ 21,210 $ 7.83 11.31 $

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 134,200 17.2 11.47 23,850 8.86 13.17

Bill and account collectors ...................................................................................................................................................... 101,100 13.0 13.22 27,490 10.18 15.26

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 27,610 3.5 20.66 42,980 14.89 24.32

Office machine operators, except computer ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,040 3.0 11.84 24,640 9.53 13.63

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,430 2.8 11.39 23,690 8.82 13.33

Switchboard operators, including answering service ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,430 2.6 9.96 20,710 8.03 11.28

Mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,120 2.1 10.86 22,590 8.37 12.83

Sales representatives, services, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,570 1.9 25.92 53,900 14.85 32.91

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,900 1.8 45.74 95,130 26.87 58.66

Travel arrangement and reservation services (NAICS 561500)

Travel agents ...................................................................................................................................................... 80,900 35.8 15.09 $ $ 31,390 $ 11.06 17.69 $

Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 26,220 11.6 12.10 25,170 8.76 14.50

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,420 5.9 12.69 26,400 9.95 14.72

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,360 2.8 11.18 23,250 8.35 13.51

First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,040 2.7 28.52 59,320 18.27 33.67

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,820 2.6 14.81 30,810 11.75 17.25

Telemarketers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,300 2.3 10.51 21,850 8.30 11.79

Sales representatives, services, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,030 2.2 23.36 48,600 14.72 27.94

Tour guides and escorts ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,600 2.0 10.99 22,850 7.79 13.29

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,340 1.9 44.35 92,260 25.91 56.13

Investigation and security services (NAICS 561600)

Security guards ...................................................................................................................................................... 560,380 74.6 10.36 $ $ 21,550 $ 8.14 11.74 $

Security and fire alarm systems installers ...................................................................................................................................................... 25,920 3.5 16.91 35,170 12.90 20.41

Private detectives and investigators ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,180 2.3 16.65 34,630 10.66 20.60

First-line supervisors/managers, protective service workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,520 2.1 19.04 39,610 13.16 22.23

Locksmiths and safe repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,610 1.8 15.18 31,570 10.68 18.73

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,510 1.0 10.97 22,810 8.10 13.31

Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,380 1.0 12.59 26,180 9.77 14.70

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,060 0.9 39.83 82,850 24.07 48.92

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,840 0.6 12.81 26,650 10.29 15.01

Sales representatives, services, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,980 0.5 23.76 49,420 16.10 28.84

Services to buildings and dwellings (NAICS 561700)

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 742,580 40.9 9.26 $ $ 19,270 $ 7.33 10.63 $

Landscaping and groundskeeping workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 471,220 26.0 10.83 22,530 8.45 12.55

Maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 90,580 5.0 8.83 18,360 7.27 10.11

First-line supervisors/managers of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 59,180 3.3 18.69 38,870 13.72 22.04

Pest control workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 58,980 3.3 14.08 29,280 10.83 16.66

First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 55,010 3.0 15.65 32,550 11.01 18.64

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 25,390 1.4 11.06 23,000 8.23 13.09

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 24,970 1.4 38.67 80,430 23.63 46.38

Tree trimmers and pruners ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,520 1.2 13.92 28,960 10.51 16.75

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,110 1.2 11.85 24,650 9.01 13.94

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Other support services (NAICS 561900)

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,310 5.9 11.56 $ $ 24,040 $ 8.23 13.53 $

Packers and packagers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,800 5.0 8.93 18,580 7.17 10.21

Weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,030 4.8 11.65 24,240 8.66 13.44

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,760 4.3 9.71 20,190 7.34 11.30

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,400 3.9 13.47 28,020 10.10 15.56

Business operations specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,320 3.2 32.87 68,380 22.38 40.72

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,840 2.7 10.06 20,920 7.30 11.22

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,540 2.6 11.66 24,240 8.76 13.75

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,860 2.3 10.65 22,160 8.09 12.33

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,480 2.2 45.03 93,660 25.91 57.24

Waste collection (NAICS 562100)

Refuse and recyclable material collectors ...................................................................................................................................................... 44,320 33.9 14.84 $ $ 30,860 $ 10.67 18.32 $

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 29,900 22.9 16.70 34,730 12.74 19.81

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,200 4.7 10.24 21,290 7.75 11.85

Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,640 3.6 18.05 37,550 14.48 21.50

First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,460 2.6 25.50 53,040 19.50 29.87

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,070 2.3 11.35 23,610 8.53 13.67

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,710 2.1 13.98 29,090 11.41 15.91

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,460 1.9 41.79 86,920 27.37 49.44

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,150 1.6 12.88 26,800 9.73 15.38

Sales representatives, services, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,080 1.6 22.49 46,780 15.68 27.47

Waste treatment and disposal (NAICS 562200)

Refuse and recyclable material collectors ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,760 20.3 15.69 $ $ 32,640 $ 11.64 18.98 $

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,130 10.9 16.97 35,310 13.25 20.46

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,280 5.2 11.30 23,500 8.63 13.34

Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,200 4.1 16.83 35,010 13.05 19.82

Hazardous materials removal workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,410 3.3 19.22 39,980 14.05 23.82

Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,270 3.2 18.29 38,040 14.55 21.56

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,600 2.5 47.00 97,760 30.71 58.81

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,140 2.1 14.28 29,690 11.44 16.41

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,090 2.0 18.36 38,190 12.98 24.07

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,850 1.8 12.63 26,280 9.32 15.31

Remediation and other waste services (NAICS 562900)

Hazardous materials removal workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 26,670 23.2 18.19 $ $ 37,840 $ 13.12 22.72 $

Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,420 9.9 14.94 31,070 11.22 17.81

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,810 5.1 16.71 34,760 12.87 19.94

Construction laborers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,480 4.8 16.02 33,330 11.75 19.21

First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,100 4.4 26.46 55,040 19.58 32.31

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,640 4.0 11.68 24,300 8.54 13.40

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,150 2.7 11.54 24,010 8.56 13.77

Refuse and recyclable material collectors ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,890 2.5 14.35 29,850 10.46 17.56

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,890 2.5 44.42 92,390 26.58 56.31

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,820 2.5 13.20 27,450 9.82 15.98

Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 611100)

 1,490,850 17.9 (3) 48,730 (3) (3) Elementary school teachers, except special education ...................................................................................................................................................... $

 1,019,930 12.3 (3) 51,200 (3) (3) Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education ......................................................................................................................................................

 990,330 11.9 (3) 21,890 (3) (3) Teacher assistants ......................................................................................................................................................

 645,930 7.8 (3) 49,520 (3) (3) Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education ......................................................................................................................................................

 404,500 4.9 (3) 33,330 (3) (3) Teachers and instructors, all other ......................................................................................................................................................

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 345,910 4.2 12.19 25,350 8.96 15.00

Bus drivers, school ...................................................................................................................................................... 247,620 3.0 11.80 24,540 7.93 14.85

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 217,310 2.6 13.87 28,850 10.68 16.80

 210,330 2.5 (3) 79,310 (3) (3) Education administrators, elementary and secondary school ......................................................................................................................................................

 202,620 2.4 (3) 50,310 (3) (3) Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school ......................................................................................................................................................

Junior colleges (NAICS 611200)

 81,750 11.4 (3) 67,840 (3) (3) Postsecondary teachers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... $

Vocational education teachers, postsecondary ...................................................................................................................................................... 42,570 6.0 24.22 50,370 17.46 28.94

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 42,420 5.9 11.41 23,740 8.07 13.93

 22,230 3.1 (3) 56,560 (3) (3) English language and literature teachers, postsecondary ......................................................................................................................................................

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,470 3.0 13.52 28,130 10.58 16.20

Education administrators, postsecondary ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,710 2.8 34.96 72,720 24.87 42.70

 19,530 2.7 (3) 59,520 (3) (3) Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary ......................................................................................................................................................

 19,120 2.7 (3) 26,360 (3) (3) Teacher assistants ......................................................................................................................................................

Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,630 2.6 22.14 46,050 15.16 26.65

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,880 2.5 11.76 24,450 8.87 14.04

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Colleges and universities (NAICS 611300)

 180,670 6.7 (3) 74,590 (3) (3) Postsecondary teachers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... $

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 136,260 5.1 12.34 25,680 8.85 15.22

 107,850 4.0 (3) 30,240 (3) (3) Graduate teaching assistants ......................................................................................................................................................

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 93,140 3.5 18.46 38,390 14.41 21.63

 91,950 3.4 (3) 98,360 (3) (3) Health specialties teachers, postsecondary ......................................................................................................................................................

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 91,210 3.4 14.26 29,660 11.36 16.85

Education administrators, postsecondary ...................................................................................................................................................... 76,290 2.8 41.58 86,480 26.61 51.69

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 75,000 2.8 11.61 24,150 9.09 13.70

Business operations specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 52,490 2.0 23.77 49,430 16.90 28.60

 49,620 1.9 (3) 57,740 (3) (3) Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary ......................................................................................................................................................

Business, computer and management training (NAICS 611400)

Self-enrichment education teachers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,420 6.6 24.62 $ $ 51,200 $ 14.72 29.55 $

Vocational education teachers, postsecondary ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,300 6.4 20.96 43,590 14.39 25.27

 4,550 5.5 (3) 40,920 (3) (3) Teachers and instructors, all other ......................................................................................................................................................

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,650 4.4 12.92 26,870 9.34 15.43

Training and development specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,080 3.7 28.42 59,120 18.87 36.23

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,890 3.5 17.85 37,130 13.79 20.82

Sales representatives, services, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,300 2.8 26.87 55,900 17.08 32.50

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,210 2.7 13.85 28,810 11.26 16.26

 2,160 2.6 (3) 49,400 (3) (3) Business teachers, postsecondary ......................................................................................................................................................

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,100 2.6 46.58 96,880 29.85 59.91

Technical and trade schools (NAICS 611500)

Vocational education teachers, postsecondary ...................................................................................................................................................... 39,890 30.8 21.28 $ $ 44,260 $ 14.70 26.32 $

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,720 3.6 11.23 23,370 8.40 13.54

Self-enrichment education teachers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,230 3.3 18.96 39,440 12.85 23.17

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,770 2.9 12.87 26,770 9.81 15.38

 3,740 2.9 (3) 49,560 (3) (3) Commercial pilots ......................................................................................................................................................

 3,590 2.8 (3) 43,020 (3) (3) Teachers and instructors, all other ......................................................................................................................................................

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,200 2.5 16.58 34,480 13.08 19.30

Receptionists and information clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,780 2.1 10.60 22,050 8.45 12.57

Education administrators, postsecondary ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,700 2.1 30.15 62,710 20.33 36.27

 2,400 1.9 (3) 45,230 (3) (3) Health specialties teachers, postsecondary ......................................................................................................................................................

Other schools and instruction (NAICS 611600)

Self-enrichment education teachers ...................................................................................................................................................... 53,620 19.6 18.50 $ $ 38,490 $ 11.01 23.52 $

 38,100 13.9 (3) 33,130 (3) (3) Teachers and instructors, all other ......................................................................................................................................................

 28,760 10.5 (3) 28,040 (3) (3) Coaches and scouts ......................................................................................................................................................

Choreographers ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,120 5.5 18.23 37,910 10.46 23.82

 10,660 3.9 (3) 23,060 (3) (3) Teacher assistants ......................................................................................................................................................

Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,800 3.6 12.99 27,030 8.05 16.07

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,710 3.5 11.03 22,930 8.15 13.27

Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,170 3.0 18.57 38,630 12.23 23.73

 6,730 2.5 (3) 59,670 (3) (3) Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary ......................................................................................................................................................

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,240 1.9 11.84 24,620 8.86 14.07

Educational support services (NAICS 611700)

 11,960 12.1 (3) 26,740 (3) (3) Teacher assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... $

 8,380 8.5 (3) 39,900 (3) (3) Teachers and instructors, all other ......................................................................................................................................................

Child care workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,830 6.9 10.50 21,840 8.08 11.26

Instructional coordinators ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,550 5.6 29.80 61,990 18.96 36.49

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,420 4.5 12.54 26,080 9.41 14.95

Educational, vocational, and school counselors ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,660 3.7 25.92 53,910 16.55 31.08

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,680 2.7 (4) (4) (4) (4)

Self-enrichment education teachers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,550 2.6 22.27 46,320 12.60 32.19

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,220 2.2 18.26 37,980 14.03 21.32

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,790 1.8 15.95 33,180 12.23 18.85

Offices of physicians (NAICS 621100)

Medical assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 254,130 11.9 13.12 $ $ 27,290 $ 10.73 15.09 $

Registered nurses ...................................................................................................................................................... 209,260 9.8 28.45 59,170 20.32 33.38

Receptionists and information clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 166,640 7.8 11.69 24,310 9.76 13.53

Medical secretaries ...................................................................................................................................................... 160,230 7.5 13.73 28,560 11.06 15.99

 92,050 4.3 85.99 178,870 (2) (2) Physicians and surgeons, all other ......................................................................................................................................................

Billing and posting clerks and machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 91,090 4.3 14.43 30,020 11.87 16.69

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses ...................................................................................................................................................... 91,010 4.3 16.16 33,620 13.37 18.30

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 82,500 3.9 11.78 24,510 9.22 13.84

 71,590 3.4 75.05 156,110 57.07 (2) Family and general practitioners ......................................................................................................................................................

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 64,760 3.0 21.27 44,240 16.60 24.91

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Offices of dentists (NAICS 621200)

Dental assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 259,440 33.1 14.84 $ $ 30,870 $ 11.91 17.45 $

Dental hygienists ...................................................................................................................................................... 160,000 20.4 30.12 62,640 24.76 35.73

 79,250 10.1 68.90 143,310 46.70 (2) Dentists, general ......................................................................................................................................................

Receptionists and information clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 61,230 7.8 13.27 27,600 10.29 15.77

Medical secretaries ...................................................................................................................................................... 56,190 7.2 16.32 33,930 12.62 19.54

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 32,230 4.1 12.90 26,820 9.54 15.84

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,310 3.0 15.31 31,830 12.43 17.80

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,780 2.3 22.36 46,510 17.62 25.72

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,680 1.7 16.71 34,750 12.69 20.06

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,260 1.7 19.09 39,720 15.28 22.28

Offices of other health practitioners (NAICS 621300)

Physical therapists ...................................................................................................................................................... 48,440 8.5 32.42 $ $ 67,440 $ 25.68 37.43 $

Medical assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 47,390 8.3 11.61 24,150 9.59 13.43

Receptionists and information clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 38,780 6.8 10.78 22,410 8.90 12.51

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 32,630 5.7 11.21 23,320 8.67 13.33

Medical secretaries ...................................................................................................................................................... 30,340 5.3 12.80 26,630 10.14 15.08

Chiropractors ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,080 4.0 38.50 80,090 21.77 45.59

Physical therapist assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,470 3.9 19.59 40,740 15.76 23.63

Opticians, dispensing ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,160 3.9 14.84 30,870 11.50 17.35

Physical therapist aides ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,930 3.8 10.73 22,320 8.66 12.15

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,410 3.8 12.49 25,980 9.96 14.48

Outpatient care centers (NAICS 621400)

Registered nurses ...................................................................................................................................................... 69,870 14.4 28.05 $ $ 58,350 $ 22.85 32.63 $

Mental health counselors ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,360 4.0 18.49 38,460 13.48 21.76

Medical assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,240 3.8 13.26 27,580 11.00 15.18

Social and human service assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,910 3.7 12.55 26,110 9.85 14.57

Mental health and substance abuse social workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,880 3.7 17.77 36,950 13.47 20.81

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,500 3.6 18.23 37,920 15.18 21.08

Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,120 3.5 17.23 35,840 13.48 19.91

Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,620 3.2 12.44 25,880 9.98 14.62

Health technologists and technicians, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,910 2.7 16.45 34,210 12.59 18.86

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,630 2.6 12.24 25,450 9.61 14.32

Medical and diagnostic laboratories (NAICS 621500)

Healthcare support workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 24,420 12.2 13.56 $ $ 28,210 $ 11.16 15.71 $

Medical and clinical laboratory technologists ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,830 11.4 25.26 52,540 20.28 28.89

Medical and clinical laboratory technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,460 10.2 15.50 32,250 11.67 18.33

Radiologic technologists and technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,940 8.5 25.21 52,440 19.95 29.57

Couriers and messengers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,260 4.6 11.43 23,780 9.47 13.23

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,440 4.2 14.37 29,890 11.82 16.64

Billing and posting clerks and machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,390 3.2 14.55 30,270 12.11 16.76

Medical secretaries ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,170 2.6 14.07 29,260 11.49 16.31

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,970 2.5 12.30 25,580 9.58 14.35

Receptionists and information clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,970 2.5 12.49 25,980 10.36 14.25

Home health care services (NAICS 621600)

Home health aides ...................................................................................................................................................... 237,620 27.8 9.43 $ $ 19,620 $ 7.78 10.74 $

Personal and home care aides ...................................................................................................................................................... 213,530 25.0 7.62 15,840 6.23 8.72

Registered nurses ...................................................................................................................................................... 124,470 14.6 27.31 56,810 21.85 31.32

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses ...................................................................................................................................................... 55,720 6.5 18.87 39,250 15.67 21.69

Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants ...................................................................................................................................................... 33,660 3.9 10.41 21,660 8.58 11.96

Physical therapists ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,350 2.0 36.38 75,670 28.33 43.70

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,680 1.6 12.04 25,040 9.48 14.03

Medical and public health social workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,370 1.4 23.22 48,300 17.85 26.35

Medical and health services managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,280 1.3 36.19 75,270 26.10 40.55

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,830 0.9 41.36 86,040 27.04 49.64

Other ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621900)

Emergency medical technicians and paramedics ...................................................................................................................................................... 85,150 39.9 12.88 $ $ 26,790 $ 9.78 15.10 $

Healthcare support workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,300 5.8 13.15 27,340 10.07 15.71

Registered nurses ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,690 4.5 27.70 57,630 22.34 32.23

Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,430 4.4 10.33 21,480 7.74 11.77

Medical and clinical laboratory technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,990 2.8 14.99 31,180 11.68 17.57

Police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,110 2.4 13.95 29,020 10.45 16.83

Medical and clinical laboratory technologists ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,370 2.0 22.27 46,320 17.37 26.45

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,330 2.0 12.03 25,030 9.22 14.37

Medical assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,860 1.8 13.07 27,170 10.60 14.55

Medical and health services managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,710 1.7 36.21 75,320 24.26 41.50

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

General medical and surgical hospitals (NAICS 622100)

Registered nurses ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,373,610 28.1 29.31 $ $ 60,970 $ 23.80 34.03 $

Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants ...................................................................................................................................................... 382,940 7.8 11.55 24,030 9.47 13.34

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses ...................................................................................................................................................... 171,470 3.5 17.33 36,050 14.33 19.91

Maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 115,790 2.4 10.15 21,110 8.16 11.61

Radiologic technologists and technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 114,600 2.3 23.87 49,640 19.55 28.01

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 114,250 2.3 12.94 26,910 10.17 15.31

Medical and clinical laboratory technologists ...................................................................................................................................................... 96,590 2.0 24.34 50,630 20.35 28.04

Medical secretaries ...................................................................................................................................................... 95,090 1.9 13.67 28,440 11.18 15.79

Medical and health services managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 87,620 1.8 40.83 84,930 30.32 47.45

Interviewers, except eligibility and loan ...................................................................................................................................................... 80,650 1.7 12.93 26,900 10.66 14.83

Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals (NAICS 622200)

Registered nurses ...................................................................................................................................................... 32,000 13.5 27.36 $ $ 56,900 $ 22.83 31.37 $

Psychiatric technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 26,910 11.3 14.84 30,870 10.83 17.76

Psychiatric aides ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,100 9.3 12.25 25,480 9.63 14.67

Mental health and substance abuse social workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,810 4.1 19.60 40,770 14.91 23.60

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,400 4.0 17.52 36,440 14.65 20.27

Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,720 3.7 10.91 22,680 8.74 12.66

Social and human service assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,310 2.2 14.43 30,010 10.48 17.71

Security guards ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,800 2.0 15.27 31,750 11.23 19.00

Mental health counselors ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,320 1.8 18.66 38,810 13.59 22.26

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,310 1.8 13.18 27,420 10.31 15.83

Other hospitals (NAICS 622300)

Registered nurses ...................................................................................................................................................... 40,500 21.1 29.46 $ $ 61,270 $ 24.37 33.95 $

Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,220 9.5 11.63 24,180 9.58 13.46

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,700 4.0 18.32 38,110 15.44 21.10

Physical therapists ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,750 3.0 31.54 65,600 26.29 35.87

Maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,320 2.3 9.83 20,440 8.11 11.23

Medical and health services managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,110 2.1 40.70 84,650 31.49 46.35

Occupational therapists ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,890 2.0 30.01 62,420 25.02 34.76

Medical secretaries ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,800 2.0 15.35 31,930 12.47 17.78

Respiratory therapists ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,330 1.7 23.35 48,570 19.77 26.76

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,090 1.6 19.04 39,610 16.21 21.99

Nursing care facilities (NAICS 623100)

Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants ...................................................................................................................................................... 585,660 37.2 10.61 $ $ 22,070 $ 8.86 12.20 $

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses ...................................................................................................................................................... 192,260 12.2 18.77 39,050 15.80 21.63

Registered nurses ...................................................................................................................................................... 122,990 7.8 25.81 53,690 21.41 29.51

Maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 75,160 4.8 8.88 18,470 7.34 10.17

Home health aides ...................................................................................................................................................... 58,410 3.7 9.88 20,550 8.21 11.51

Food preparation workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 48,090 3.1 8.88 18,470 7.34 10.09

Cooks, institution and cafeteria ...................................................................................................................................................... 45,700 2.9 10.23 21,270 8.17 11.88

Laundry and dry-cleaning workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 32,540 2.1 8.89 18,490 7.39 10.20

Recreation workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 30,680 1.9 10.92 22,700 8.68 12.61

Food servers, nonrestaurant ...................................................................................................................................................... 24,010 1.5 9.10 18,940 7.64 10.26

Residential mental health facilities (NAICS 623200)

Home health aides ...................................................................................................................................................... 125,680 25.0 9.57 $ $ 19,900 $ 8.08 10.82 $

Personal and home care aides ...................................................................................................................................................... 46,040 9.2 9.64 20,040 8.33 10.75

Social and human service assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 34,870 6.9 11.21 23,310 9.16 12.88

Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants ...................................................................................................................................................... 26,710 5.3 10.17 21,160 8.46 11.53

Rehabilitation counselors ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,200 4.6 12.69 26,400 9.94 14.39

Mental health and substance abuse social workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,130 3.4 15.57 32,390 11.39 18.39

Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,630 3.1 15.20 31,610 11.80 17.90

Mental health counselors ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,310 3.0 14.32 29,790 11.02 16.27

Child care workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,270 3.0 10.43 21,700 8.66 11.95

Registered nurses ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,560 2.3 24.98 51,960 20.49 28.45

Community care facilities for the elderly (NAICS 623300)

Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants ...................................................................................................................................................... 129,970 20.8 10.21 $ $ 21,240 $ 8.63 11.62 $

Home health aides ...................................................................................................................................................... 110,140 17.6 9.15 19,030 7.77 10.40

Maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 35,410 5.7 8.84 18,380 7.62 10.05

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses ...................................................................................................................................................... 35,390 5.7 18.46 38,390 15.71 21.26

Cooks, institution and cafeteria ...................................................................................................................................................... 25,490 4.1 10.34 21,500 8.42 11.95

Registered nurses ...................................................................................................................................................... 24,010 3.8 24.92 51,830 20.65 28.52

Personal and home care aides ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,830 3.2 9.15 19,020 7.78 10.48

Food servers, nonrestaurant ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,580 3.0 8.56 17,810 7.44 9.43

Waiters and waitresses ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,860 2.7 8.40 17,470 7.08 9.27

Food preparation workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,560 2.2 8.70 18,100 7.39 9.84

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Other residential care facilities (NAICS 623900)

Child care workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 32,250 19.6 10.20 $ $ 21,220 $ 8.32 11.81 $

Home health aides ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,250 8.1 9.81 20,400 8.15 10.93

Social and human service assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,730 7.1 11.47 23,850 9.36 13.25

Child, family, and school social workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,670 5.9 16.34 33,990 12.82 19.13

Residential advisors ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,140 3.7 10.99 22,870 8.83 12.62

Rehabilitation counselors ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,760 3.5 13.06 27,170 10.06 14.59

Personal and home care aides ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,560 3.4 9.64 20,060 8.08 10.77

Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,980 2.4 10.34 21,510 8.65 11.75

Mental health counselors ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,720 2.3 14.04 29,210 10.47 15.99

Mental health and substance abuse social workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,650 2.2 15.39 32,000 12.14 17.91

Individual and family services (NAICS 624100)

Personal and home care aides ...................................................................................................................................................... 193,520 20.1 9.24 $ $ 19,220 $ 7.89 10.54 $

Home health aides ...................................................................................................................................................... 104,130 10.8 9.32 19,390 7.99 10.56

Social and human service assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 63,500 6.6 12.18 25,340 9.60 14.27

Child, family, and school social workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 51,180 5.3 16.76 34,860 12.93 19.40

Social and community service managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 25,470 2.7 25.81 53,690 17.96 30.82

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 24,820 2.6 10.85 22,560 8.37 12.98

Mental health and substance abuse social workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,810 2.2 17.94 37,320 13.39 21.65

Child care workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,120 2.1 9.83 20,440 7.75 11.50

Rehabilitation counselors ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,860 2.0 13.98 29,080 10.63 16.34

Recreation workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,940 1.9 10.51 21,850 7.94 12.29

Emergency and other relief services (NAICS 624200)

Social and human service assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,560 13.5 12.20 $ $ 25,380 $ 9.54 14.25 $

Child, family, and school social workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,810 5.2 15.11 31,430 12.00 17.42

Social and community service managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,820 4.5 24.56 51,080 17.46 29.60

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,030 3.9 10.78 22,410 8.13 13.10

Community and social service specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,170 3.2 15.71 32,690 11.82 18.73

Child care workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,860 3.0 9.79 20,360 7.94 11.29

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,160 2.4 15.27 31,760 12.28 17.50

Receptionists and information clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,680 2.1 10.47 21,770 8.59 12.12

Cooks, institution and cafeteria ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,650 2.0 9.26 19,260 7.37 10.87

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,640 2.0 34.71 72,190 23.21 41.76

Vocational rehabilitation services (NAICS 624300)

Rehabilitation counselors ...................................................................................................................................................... 29,430 9.5 15.43 $ $ 32,100 $ 10.70 17.81 $

Personal and home care aides ...................................................................................................................................................... 26,600 8.6 9.61 19,990 8.03 10.79

Social and human service assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,490 6.3 11.35 23,620 9.01 13.29

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,380 5.0 9.12 18,960 7.17 10.66

Educational, vocational, and school counselors ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,580 4.1 16.50 34,320 11.66 19.78

Home health aides ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,900 3.8 9.66 20,100 8.14 10.81

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,000 2.6 10.74 22,350 8.19 12.85

Team assemblers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,170 2.3 9.33 19,410 6.77 10.75

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,660 2.1 9.60 19,960 6.79 10.58

Social and community service managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,330 2.0 25.67 53,380 17.89 30.31

Child day care services (NAICS 624400)

Preschool teachers, except special education ...................................................................................................................................................... 245,900 32.1 10.79 $ $ 22,430 $ 8.14 12.69 $

Child care workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 240,300 31.4 8.23 17,120 6.72 9.24

 104,660 13.7 (3) 18,840 (3) (3) Teacher assistants ......................................................................................................................................................

Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program ...................................................................................................................................................... 30,500 4.0 18.91 39,330 13.76 22.08

Cooks, institution and cafeteria ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,190 2.1 8.75 18,200 7.03 10.16

First-line supervisors/managers of personal service workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,560 1.5 13.68 28,450 9.65 16.73

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,200 1.2 10.45 21,730 8.24 11.94

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,250 0.9 9.50 19,750 7.28 10.77

Child, family, and school social workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,170 0.9 14.85 30,880 11.44 17.37

Bus drivers, school ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,810 0.9 9.69 20,150 7.63 11.34

Performing arts companies (NAICS 711100)

Musicians and singers ...................................................................................................................................................... 27,090 23.0 30.20 $ (3) $ 12.85 40.83 $

Actors...................................................................................................................................................... 9,510 8.1 25.97 (3) 10.55 39.90

Producers and directors ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,630 3.9 26.21 54,520 14.08 33.69

Dancers...................................................................................................................................................... 4,530 3.9 19.23 (3) 10.22 23.99

Waiters and waitresses ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,590 3.1 8.19 17,030 6.35 9.34

Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,560 3.0 9.54 19,840 7.17 10.99

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,300 2.8 11.32 23,540 8.15 13.53

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,590 2.2 9.71 20,200 7.77 10.92

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,370 2.0 18.29 38,040 13.71 21.92

Music directors and composers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,240 1.9 30.63 63,710 15.24 38.98

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Spectator sports (NAICS 711200)

 8,190 6.3 (3) 87,550 (3) (3) Athletes and sports competitors ...................................................................................................................................................... $

Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,860 6.0 9.56 19,890 6.88 9.83

Nonfarm animal caretakers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,300 5.6 10.11 21,020 7.73 11.02

Security guards ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,880 4.5 11.85 24,640 8.86 13.54

 5,170 4.0 (3) 60,150 (3) (3) Coaches and scouts ......................................................................................................................................................

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,880 3.8 9.94 20,670 7.69 11.14

Amusement and recreation attendants ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,370 2.6 8.62 17,920 6.84 9.67

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,340 2.6 9.95 20,700 7.74 11.39

Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,260 2.5 8.10 16,850 6.81 8.75

Automotive service technicians and mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,990 2.3 24.60 51,170 15.02 31.16

Promoters of performing arts and sports (NAICS 711300)

Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,050 23.2 9.02 $ $ 18,760 $ 7.17 10.22 $

Security guards ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,910 7.2 11.82 24,580 8.40 13.95

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,990 3.6 14.58 30,330 9.75 19.00

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,650 3.2 11.14 23,170 8.21 13.47

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,080 2.5 11.24 23,380 7.87 13.59

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,010 2.4 9.69 20,160 7.77 11.06

Musicians and singers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,940 2.4 30.76 (3) 10.83 47.01

Parking lot attendants ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,920 2.3 9.20 19,130 7.66 9.49

Audio and video equipment technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,830 2.2 19.65 40,880 12.07 26.08

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,770 2.2 44.74 93,050 27.23 56.37

Agents and managers for public figures (NAICS 711400)

 5,680 33.0 48.75 101,400 20.79 (2) Agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes ...................................................................................................................................................... $ $ $

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,970 11.5 13.08 27,200 10.61 14.70

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,710 9.9 18.62 38,730 13.98 22.00

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,330 7.7 11.60 24,130 9.15 13.69

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 610 3.5 18.98 39,490 15.47 22.42

Receptionists and information clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 560 3.3 13.15 27,340 8.90 18.26

 360 2.1 62.11 129,190 22.56 (2) Business operations specialists, all other ......................................................................................................................................................

 350 2.0 68.77 143,050 39.11 (2) General and operations managers ......................................................................................................................................................

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 300 1.7 24.28 50,500 18.02 31.19

Accountants and auditors ...................................................................................................................................................... 300 1.7 32.60 67,820 23.84 38.37

Independent artists, writers, and performers (NAICS 711500)

Actors...................................................................................................................................................... 3,890 8.1 25.57 $ (3) $ 7.95 21.82 $

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,820 5.9 10.56 21,960 7.77 12.35

Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,460 5.1 20.62 42,890 11.42 24.53

Producers and directors ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,300 4.8 38.38 79,830 18.84 46.29

Public address system and other announcers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,070 4.3 20.61 42,870 10.97 25.45

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,980 4.1 18.51 38,500 13.36 22.65

Writers and authors ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,950 4.1 (4) (4) (4) (2) (4)

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,890 4.0 12.00 24,960 9.10 14.07

Musicians and singers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,790 3.7 29.16 (3) 7.80 40.45

Audio and video equipment technicians ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,140 2.4 20.95 43,570 11.61 25.67

Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks (NAICS 712100)

Tour guides and escorts ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,390 9.5 9.46 $ $ 19,680 $ 7.21 10.95 $

Security guards ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,180 5.1 11.31 23,520 8.94 13.02

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,300 4.4 10.18 21,170 7.72 11.05

Curators ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,080 4.2 23.05 47,940 15.49 28.65

Nonfarm animal caretakers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,770 4.0 12.07 25,110 8.30 15.16

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,930 3.3 8.88 18,480 7.32 10.21

Museum technicians and conservators ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,900 3.2 16.65 34,640 11.69 20.18

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,490 2.9 9.97 20,750 7.91 11.43

Landscaping and groundskeeping workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,430 2.9 11.49 23,900 8.59 13.54

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,320 2.8 11.46 23,830 8.51 13.74

Amusement parks and arcades (NAICS 713100)

Amusement and recreation attendants ...................................................................................................................................................... 33,590 22.7 7.87 $ $ 16,380 $ 6.80 8.63 $

Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,830 12.1 8.95 18,620 6.83 9.88

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,740 5.2 9.87 20,530 7.17 10.78

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,660 4.5 8.31 17,290 6.93 9.10

Security guards ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,950 2.7 11.33 23,580 8.16 13.17

Cooks, fast food ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,070 2.1 8.33 17,320 7.39 8.76

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,930 2.0 9.44 19,640 7.71 10.88

Landscaping and groundskeeping workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,600 1.8 10.49 21,810 8.17 12.09

Entertainers and performers, sports and related workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,490 1.7 13.21 (3) 8.79 16.83

Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,400 1.6 7.53 15,660 6.45 8.26

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Gambling industries (NAICS 713200)

Gaming dealers ...................................................................................................................................................... 24,110 17.3 8.95 $ $ 18,620 $ 6.53 8.79 $

Gaming change persons and booth cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,840 6.3 9.86 20,510 7.35 11.95

Waiters and waitresses ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,710 6.2 8.25 17,160 6.33 9.55

Security guards ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,220 5.2 11.51 23,950 9.10 13.18

Gaming cage workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,860 4.2 11.35 23,610 9.45 13.06

Gaming supervisors ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,380 3.9 20.26 42,130 15.93 24.32

Gaming and sports book writers and runners ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,390 3.1 9.39 19,530 6.92 10.57

Bartenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,330 3.1 8.72 18,140 6.73 9.97

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,210 3.0 9.57 19,900 7.82 10.81

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,810 2.7 9.50 19,770 7.47 11.05

Other amusement and recreation industries (NAICS 713900)

Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors ...................................................................................................................................................... 136,110 12.8 15.83 $ $ 32,920 $ 8.72 20.82 $

Amusement and recreation attendants ...................................................................................................................................................... 108,520 10.2 8.11 16,860 6.70 8.89

Landscaping and groundskeeping workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 102,450 9.6 10.14 21,080 7.98 11.52

Waiters and waitresses ...................................................................................................................................................... 70,230 6.6 9.27 19,270 6.73 11.10

Receptionists and information clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 31,040 2.9 9.37 19,500 7.56 10.79

Child care workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 30,050 2.8 8.21 17,070 6.85 8.95

Bartenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 29,450 2.8 9.10 18,940 6.87 10.48

Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 27,160 2.6 8.49 17,660 6.97 9.64

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 26,970 2.5 8.42 17,510 6.90 9.40

 25,170 2.4 (3) 32,890 (3) (3) Coaches and scouts ......................................................................................................................................................

Traveler accommodation (NAICS 721100)

Maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 412,720 23.7 8.64 $ $ 17,970 $ 6.94 9.63 $

Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 199,870 11.5 9.33 19,410 7.64 10.64

Waiters and waitresses ...................................................................................................................................................... 129,720 7.4 9.50 19,750 6.70 10.63

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 63,350 3.6 13.10 27,250 9.42 15.63

Cooks, restaurant ...................................................................................................................................................... 55,870 3.2 11.76 24,450 9.43 13.75

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 49,160 2.8 10.39 21,620 8.01 12.40

Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers ...................................................................................................................................................... 45,580 2.6 8.86 18,440 6.89 10.24

Food servers, nonrestaurant ...................................................................................................................................................... 40,580 2.3 9.90 20,590 6.97 11.40

Bartenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 35,460 2.0 10.67 22,200 6.99 13.12

Gaming dealers ...................................................................................................................................................... 34,570 2.0 6.85 14,240 6.02 7.22

RV parks and recreational camps (NAICS 721200)

Landscaping and groundskeeping workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,660 10.7 9.40 $ $ 19,550 $ 7.32 10.98 $

Recreation workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,410 10.1 10.05 20,900 6.95 11.82

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,370 10.0 10.96 22,800 8.12 13.00

Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,880 6.6 9.08 18,880 7.46 10.30

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,460 5.6 9.77 20,320 7.35 11.33

Maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,830 4.2 8.30 17,260 6.92 9.45

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,670 3.8 8.36 17,390 6.90 9.34

Security guards ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,110 2.5 9.14 19,010 7.20 10.35

Counter and rental clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,040 2.4 8.81 18,330 7.19 9.88

Amusement and recreation attendants ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,030 2.4 (4) (4) (4) (4)

Rooming and boarding houses (NAICS 721300)

Maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,150 19.3 9.12 $ $ 18,980 $ 7.20 10.52 $

Cooks, institution and cafeteria ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,030 9.2 10.03 20,860 7.96 11.28

Residential advisors ...................................................................................................................................................... 810 7.3 10.34 21,500 7.23 12.05

Waiters and waitresses ...................................................................................................................................................... 580 5.2 8.44 17,560 6.71 9.81

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 510 4.6 9.40 19,550 7.06 11.04

Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 450 4.0 9.84 20,470 7.74 11.39

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 400 3.6 12.75 26,530 8.20 15.36

Personal and home care aides ...................................................................................................................................................... 370 3.3 8.50 17,680 6.67 10.01

Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers ...................................................................................................................................................... 340 3.0 7.42 15,430 6.53 8.28

Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food ...................................................................................................................................................... 330 3.0 8.11 16,860 6.70 8.71

Full-service restaurants (NAICS 722100)

Waiters and waitresses ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,689,530 38.6 8.16 $ $ 16,960 $ 6.40 8.93 $

Cooks, restaurant ...................................................................................................................................................... 647,070 14.8 9.94 20,680 8.05 11.44

Dishwashers ...................................................................................................................................................... 319,040 7.3 7.63 15,870 6.74 8.52

Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop ...................................................................................................................................................... 281,190 6.4 7.96 16,550 6.76 8.83

Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers ...................................................................................................................................................... 217,960 5.0 7.45 15,500 6.51 8.15

Food preparation workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 210,960 4.8 8.65 17,990 7.22 9.91

First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 193,160 4.4 15.29 31,800 11.33 18.57

Bartenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 184,500 4.2 9.22 19,190 6.82 10.75

Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food ...................................................................................................................................................... 130,280 3.0 7.42 15,440 6.25 8.32

Cooks, short order ...................................................................................................................................................... 83,810 1.9 9.14 19,010 7.44 10.62

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Limited-service eating places (NAICS 722200)

Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,759,140 44.4 7.23 $ $ 15,030 $ 6.35 8.05 $

Cooks, fast food ...................................................................................................................................................... 515,460 13.0 7.59 15,780 6.57 8.44

First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 342,050 8.6 12.33 25,650 9.35 14.38

Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop ...................................................................................................................................................... 268,540 6.8 7.77 16,150 6.82 8.60

Food preparation workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 187,550 4.7 7.77 16,160 6.76 8.52

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 166,970 4.2 7.42 15,430 6.46 8.29

Waiters and waitresses ...................................................................................................................................................... 151,150 3.8 7.39 15,370 6.16 7.98

Driver/sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 131,070 3.3 7.84 16,310 6.31 8.37

Food service managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 69,850 1.8 20.09 41,790 15.41 22.82

Dishwashers ...................................................................................................................................................... 50,620 1.3 7.33 15,250 6.58 8.16

Special food services (NAICS 722300)

Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food ...................................................................................................................................................... 76,720 13.9 8.77 $ $ 18,250 $ 6.99 9.94 $

Waiters and waitresses ...................................................................................................................................................... 56,730 10.3 10.03 20,870 6.98 11.89

Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop ...................................................................................................................................................... 49,640 9.0 8.88 18,470 7.32 10.14

Food preparation workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 47,630 8.6 9.15 19,020 7.56 10.51

Cooks, institution and cafeteria ...................................................................................................................................................... 37,560 6.8 10.84 22,550 8.66 12.71

First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 29,040 5.3 15.27 31,760 11.35 18.44

Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers ...................................................................................................................................................... 25,650 4.6 8.50 17,670 6.88 9.80

Food servers, nonrestaurant ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,370 4.2 10.37 21,560 7.55 12.03

Dishwashers ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,050 4.2 8.13 16,910 6.91 9.15

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,460 3.9 8.95 18,620 7.41 10.23

Drinking places, alcoholic beverages (NAICS 722400)

Bartenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 145,910 40.7 8.26 $ $ 17,180 $ 6.64 9.22 $

Waiters and waitresses ...................................................................................................................................................... 77,160 21.5 7.70 16,020 6.23 8.31

First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,730 5.5 13.89 28,890 9.92 16.69

Security guards ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,100 4.2 9.96 20,720 7.56 11.24

Cooks, restaurant ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,760 4.1 10.28 21,380 8.32 11.81

Cooks, short order ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,720 3.8 8.92 18,560 7.38 10.31

Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,940 2.2 7.50 15,600 6.54 8.18

Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,950 1.9 7.56 15,710 6.33 8.38

Dishwashers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,280 1.8 7.48 15,550 6.47 8.45

Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,420 1.5 8.35 17,370 6.69 9.29

Automotive repair and maintenance (NAICS 811100)

Automotive service technicians and mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 223,380 25.2 15.61 $ $ 32,480 $ 11.21 19.05 $

Cleaners of vehicles and equipment ...................................................................................................................................................... 130,860 14.8 8.30 17,260 6.81 9.11

Automotive body and related repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 103,620 11.7 18.10 37,650 12.79 21.86

First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 41,540 4.7 25.12 52,240 18.14 29.91

Service station attendants ...................................................................................................................................................... 38,390 4.3 8.93 18,570 7.53 10.12

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 31,070 3.5 10.88 22,620 7.81 12.91

Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 26,650 3.0 17.79 37,000 13.99 21.37

Painters, transportation equipment ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,510 2.5 18.57 38,630 13.18 22.35

Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,280 2.2 9.46 19,670 7.51 10.89

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,560 2.1 13.54 28,150 9.98 16.39

Electronic equipment repair and maintenance (NAICS 811200)

Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 19,040 18.0 16.70 $ $ 34,740 $ 12.30 20.69 $

Electronic home entertainment equipment installers and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,470 6.1 14.03 29,180 10.11 16.88

Medical equipment repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,890 5.6 22.21 46,190 14.74 27.06

Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,380 4.1 20.04 41,690 14.58 24.73

Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,240 4.0 19.51 40,590 13.74 25.65

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,080 3.9 10.88 22,630 7.60 13.34

First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,750 3.5 27.25 56,680 19.64 32.60

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,770 2.6 14.77 30,730 10.14 17.68

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,580 2.4 50.46 104,960 31.10 64.74

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,550 2.4 12.84 26,710 10.12 15.10

Commercial machinery repair and maintenance (NAICS 811300)

Industrial machinery mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 20,160 11.5 19.04 $ $ 39,610 $ 13.94 22.42 $

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,520 10.0 15.55 32,350 11.92 18.38

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,870 5.1 16.84 35,020 12.16 20.73

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,290 4.7 20.69 43,030 15.10 25.53

Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,880 3.9 16.10 33,480 12.35 18.95

First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,620 3.8 26.72 55,580 19.53 32.87

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,430 3.7 10.65 22,160 7.42 13.05

Machinists ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,010 3.4 17.59 36,580 14.07 20.79

Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,000 2.9 17.75 36,910 13.32 20.95

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,440 2.5 14.22 29,570 10.67 17.20

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Household goods repair and maintenance (NAICS 811400)

Home appliance repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,790 15.2 17.89 $ $ 37,210 $ 12.93 21.64 $

Upholsterers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,120 10.5 13.16 27,380 9.71 15.69

Tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,590 4.6 9.94 20,670 7.74 11.40

Furniture finishers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,370 4.4 12.87 26,760 9.24 15.10

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,170 4.1 9.99 20,780 7.53 11.88

Motorboat mechanics ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,090 4.0 16.53 34,380 12.33 20.34

Retail salespersons ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,110 2.7 12.34 25,660 8.49 13.69

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,010 2.6 18.14 37,740 12.82 23.40

Shoe and leather workers and repairers ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,920 2.5 10.20 21,220 7.90 11.40

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,860 2.4 11.28 23,450 8.67 13.33

Personal care services (NAICS 812100)

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists ...................................................................................................................................................... 310,460 52.8 11.99 $ $ 24,940 $ 8.12 13.92 $

Receptionists and information clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 56,330 9.6 9.05 18,830 7.26 10.48

Manicurists and pedicurists ...................................................................................................................................................... 44,910 7.6 10.22 21,270 7.65 12.02

First-line supervisors/managers of personal service workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 18,830 3.2 19.11 39,750 12.62 22.63

Massage therapists ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,990 2.9 19.01 39,540 10.22 23.32

Skin care specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,730 2.8 13.95 29,020 8.43 17.46

Shampooers ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,510 2.6 8.20 17,060 6.83 9.25

Counter and rental clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,560 2.5 8.19 17,030 6.91 9.08

Personal care and service workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,980 2.2 9.19 19,110 6.76 10.04

Barbers...................................................................................................................................................... 11,150 1.9 12.70 26,410 8.66 14.12

Death care services (NAICS 812200)

Funeral attendants ...................................................................................................................................................... 32,000 23.7 10.55 $ $ 21,950 $ 7.92 12.10 $

Funeral directors ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,250 16.5 27.48 57,170 17.76 31.28

Landscaping and groundskeeping workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,500 12.2 11.01 22,910 8.00 13.10

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,780 5.8 11.50 23,920 8.93 13.83

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,870 5.1 10.34 21,510 7.85 12.13

Receptionists and information clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,300 3.2 9.62 20,010 7.51 11.17

Taxi drivers and chauffeurs ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,090 3.0 10.62 22,080 7.43 11.88

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,860 2.1 9.76 20,310 7.39 11.25

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,770 2.0 14.51 30,190 10.86 17.45

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,560 1.9 40.88 85,020 25.42 51.14

Drycleaning and laundry services (NAICS 812300)

Laundry and dry-cleaning workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 111,290 32.2 8.77 $ $ 18,230 $ 7.18 9.97 $

Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials ...................................................................................................................................................... 57,380 16.6 8.74 18,190 7.38 10.03

Counter and rental clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 56,300 16.3 8.51 17,700 6.94 9.23

Driver/sales workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,100 5.0 14.80 30,790 10.80 17.98

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,260 3.6 17.91 37,250 12.35 21.84

Truck drivers, light or delivery services ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,520 2.2 13.16 27,370 9.65 16.16

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,390 1.9 10.89 22,650 7.97 11.44

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,810 1.4 10.06 20,920 7.84 11.16

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,530 1.3 8.14 16,930 6.71 8.85

Sales representatives, services, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,360 1.3 23.41 48,700 16.87 26.41

Other personal services (NAICS 812900)

Parking lot attendants ...................................................................................................................................................... 68,240 31.1 8.75 $ $ 18,200 $ 7.11 9.79 $

Nonfarm animal caretakers ...................................................................................................................................................... 35,480 16.1 9.67 20,120 7.58 10.99

Cashiers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,810 4.0 9.20 19,130 7.49 10.33

Photographic process workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,130 3.7 12.08 25,130 8.57 14.32

Photographic processing machine operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,010 3.2 11.26 23,430 8.57 13.43

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,930 2.2 12.68 26,360 9.24 15.53

First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,910 2.2 18.09 37,640 12.26 21.12

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,820 2.2 11.10 23,090 8.38 13.47

Taxi drivers and chauffeurs ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,790 2.2 9.29 19,320 7.60 10.45

Personal and home care aides ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,660 2.1 8.15 16,960 6.96 9.16

Religious organizations (NAICS 813100)

Clergy...................................................................................................................................................... 20,350 11.2 20.77 $ $ 43,200 $ 12.16 26.13 $

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,270 7.3 12.16 25,300 9.86 14.12

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,140 6.7 9.91 20,610 7.60 11.61

Directors, religious activities and education ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,050 6.6 17.42 36,240 12.37 21.07

Preschool teachers, except special education ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,980 4.4 12.92 26,870 9.06 15.77

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,860 4.3 10.12 21,040 7.40 11.66

Musicians and singers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,640 4.2 20.11 (3) 7.53 24.37

Self-enrichment education teachers ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,270 4.0 15.12 31,450 9.09 18.68

Child care workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,740 3.7 9.15 19,030 7.58 10.16

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,460 3.6 13.54 28,170 10.73 16.07

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Grantmaking and giving services (NAICS 813200)

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,150 6.9 18.86 $ $ 39,230 $ 14.93 21.81 $

Business operations specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,860 6.6 27.51 57,220 18.45 34.67

Public relations specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,200 5.2 25.24 52,490 17.45 30.48

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,720 4.8 11.39 23,690 8.55 13.78

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,290 4.4 14.22 29,580 11.22 16.89

Sales and related workers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,660 3.9 22.51 46,820 15.20 28.49

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,420 3.7 51.21 106,520 31.45 66.82

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,740 3.1 15.94 33,150 12.72 18.63

Social and community service managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,400 2.9 29.15 60,630 20.30 35.00

Accountants and auditors ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,240 2.7 28.99 60,290 21.74 34.67

Social advocacy organizations (NAICS 813300)

Social and human service assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,100 5.5 12.84 $ $ 26,710 $ 9.77 15.72 $

Nonfarm animal caretakers ...................................................................................................................................................... 8,130 4.9 8.98 18,680 7.12 10.22

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,420 4.5 12.05 25,060 8.68 14.01

Public relations specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,610 4.0 25.29 52,610 17.16 29.31

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 6,410 3.8 17.69 36,800 13.96 20.61

Child, family, and school social workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,870 3.5 16.56 34,440 12.53 18.86

Community and social service specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,630 3.4 17.67 36,750 12.41 21.48

Social and community service managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,550 3.3 26.75 55,640 18.36 32.52

Personal and home care aides ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,510 3.3 8.80 18,300 7.25 9.95

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,510 3.3 41.01 85,290 25.86 50.10

Civic and social organizations (NAICS 813400)

Bartenders ...................................................................................................................................................... 44,600 10.9 7.92 $ $ 16,470 $ 6.67 8.69 $

Child care workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 33,590 8.2 8.31 17,280 6.82 9.29

Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors ...................................................................................................................................................... 32,840 8.0 13.32 27,710 8.35 16.42

Recreation workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 30,960 7.6 9.73 20,240 7.26 11.03

Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,890 5.4 8.35 17,360 6.99 9.23

Waiters and waitresses ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,450 3.5 8.76 18,230 6.51 10.19

Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,320 3.5 8.95 18,620 7.04 10.37

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 13,170 3.2 9.76 20,300 7.08 11.67

Customer service representatives ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,650 2.4 11.12 23,130 7.69 13.62

Preschool teachers, except special education ...................................................................................................................................................... 9,140 2.2 11.55 24,010 8.35 13.63

Professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813900)

Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 51,550 12.1 22.24 $ $ 46,260 $ 9.50 30.23 $

Business operations specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 42,440 10.0 22.51 46,820 11.06 29.76

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,480 5.5 14.43 30,010 10.59 17.95

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 23,230 5.5 12.44 25,880 8.70 15.42

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 21,710 5.1 19.33 40,220 14.85 22.66

Public relations specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 17,540 4.1 28.52 59,310 18.31 36.21

General and operations managers ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,780 3.9 50.56 105,170 31.26 65.92

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 15,010 3.5 15.72 32,700 11.88 19.45

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,150 3.3 13.76 28,630 10.68 16.26

Security guards ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,020 2.6 11.12 23,120 8.48 12.28

Federal government (OES designation) (NAICS 999100)

Business operations specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 137,750 7.7 32.53 $ $ 67,660 $ 24.62 38.46 $

Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation ...................................................................................................................................................... 83,010 4.6 21.91 45,570 14.40 28.16

All other information and record clerks ...................................................................................................................................................... 79,920 4.5 17.46 36,320 14.12 20.80

Computer specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 61,410 3.4 37.86 78,750 31.97 44.73

Registered nurses ...................................................................................................................................................... 49,170 2.8 33.38 69,440 27.24 38.54

Managers, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 45,170 2.5 45.58 94,810 36.34 56.84

Management analysts ...................................................................................................................................................... 40,810 2.3 35.40 73,640 29.13 42.41

Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators ...................................................................................................................................................... 38,450 2.2 29.87 62,130 24.97 35.93

Detectives and criminal investigators ...................................................................................................................................................... 35,690 2.0 33.92 70,560 27.12 41.80

Tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents ...................................................................................................................................................... 32,450 1.8 28.06 58,360 19.49 36.79

State government (OES designation) (NAICS 999200)

Correctional officers and jailers ...................................................................................................................................................... 243,020 10.8 18.73 $ $ 38,960 $ 13.92 22.27 $

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 93,900 4.2 13.43 27,940 10.65 16.09

Business operations specialists, all other ...................................................................................................................................................... 85,040 3.8 27.63 57,460 20.57 33.85

Child, family, and school social workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 63,300 2.8 19.83 41,240 15.30 23.82

Police and sheriff's patrol officers ...................................................................................................................................................... 57,330 2.5 25.45 52,930 20.10 30.34

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 53,200 2.4 18.24 37,940 13.80 21.94

Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists ...................................................................................................................................................... 48,180 2.1 22.87 47,570 16.68 27.57

Social and human service assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 44,650 2.0 14.49 30,140 9.88 18.66

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 42,410 1.9 15.64 32,530 12.49 18.47

First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 38,710 1.7 22.72 47,250 16.89 28.64

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Table 2. National employment and wage data for the 10 largest occupations by industry from the 

Occupational Employment Statistics survey, May 2006—Continued

See footnotes at end of table.

Occupation

Percentiles

Employment

 Percent of

 Industry

Employment

Mean wages

Hourly Annual 25th 75th 1

Local government (OES designation) (NAICS 999300)

Police and sheriff's patrol officers ...................................................................................................................................................... 541,010 10.0 23.14 $ $ 48,120 $ 16.83 28.72 $

Fire fighters ...................................................................................................................................................... 262,540 4.8 20.52 42,680 14.28 26.35

Office clerks, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 210,310 3.9 13.22 27,500 10.03 15.97

Correctional officers and jailers ...................................................................................................................................................... 143,630 2.6 17.95 37,330 13.13 22.13

Highway maintenance workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 100,590 1.9 15.36 31,950 11.74 18.57

Maintenance and repair workers, general ...................................................................................................................................................... 98,710 1.8 16.36 34,020 12.05 20.24

Recreation workers ...................................................................................................................................................... 98,440 1.8 11.19 23,280 7.73 13.38

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive ...................................................................................................................................................... 91,600 1.7 15.07 31,350 11.82 18.01

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants ...................................................................................................................................................... 86,350 1.6 19.40 40,350 15.08 22.97

Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators ...................................................................................................................................................... 85,060 1.6 17.87 37,180 13.60 21.68

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1

 Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly 

mean wage by a ‘year-round, full-time’ hours figure of 2,080 hours; 

for occupations for which an hourly mean wage is not published, the 

annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey 

data.

2

 Represents a wage above $70.00 an hour.

3

 Wages for some occupations that do not generally work yearround, full time, are reported either as hourly wages or annual salaries 

depending on how they are typically paid. 4

 Estimates not released.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006

Determine and formulate policies and provide the overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within the guidelines set up by a board

of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives

and staff managers.

11-1011 Chief executives

299,520

69.52 29.79 45.61

144,600 61,970 94,870

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4) (4) (4)

(4) (4) (4)

$ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 21,300 $ 41.15 85,590 $

2. Management of companies and enterprises 20,160 79.81 166,010

3. Elementary and secondary schools 11,330 55.08 114,560

4. Depository credit intermediation 7,420 73.19 152,230

5. State government (OES designation) 7,210 50.54 105,120

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Agents and managers for public figures 70 89.66 186,490

2. Other financial investment activities 1,470 89.20 185,540

3. Wireless telecommunications carriers 210 89.18 185,500

4. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 1,600 88.20 183,450

5. ISPs and web search portals 390 87.48 181,960

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Hampshire 4,690 $ 64.32 133,790 $ 0.747

2. Idaho 4,490 46.89 97,540 0.719

3. Massachusetts 21,000 70.43 146,490 0.662

4. Oklahoma 8,930 49.72 103,420 0.594

5. Alaska 1,640 54.39 113,130 0.540

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 2,480 85.20 177,210 0.063

2. California 32,700 82.07 170,710 0.217

3. Washington 1,930 81.12 168,730 0.071

4. District of Columbia 2,600 79.59 165,550 0.427

5. North Carolina 2,430 79.47 165,300 0.062

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Portsmouth, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 540 $ 64.37 133,890 $ 0.946

2. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 1,420 70.60 146,840 0.919

3. Coeur d'Alene, ID 490 44.29 92,130 0.899

4. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 1,020 67.23 139,850 0.857

5. Boise City-Nampa, ID 2,170 53.41 111,090 0.808

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 2,520 90.36 187,940 0.283

2. Edison, NJ Metro Div 560 88.41 183,890 0.056

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 1,170 88.39 183,850 0.086

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 9,810 87.98 183,000 0.197

5. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 8,550 86.46 179,840 0.208

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of companies or public and private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies,

managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional

area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Include owners and managers who head small business

establishments whose duties are primarily managerial. Exclude "First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers" (41-1011) and workers in other small

establishments.

11-1021 General and operations managers

1,663,280

47.73 20.29 27.99 40.97 61.82

99,280 42,210 58,230 85,230 128,580

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4)

(4)

$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Management of companies and enterprises 60,620 $ 57.00 118,560 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 46,290 38.04 79,130

3. Building equipment contractors 34,700 47.38 98,540

4. Depository credit intermediation 32,890 47.78 99,380

5. Architectural and engineering services 30,770 57.99 120,620

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Agents and managers for public figures 350 68.77 143,050

2. Other financial investment activities 7,230 68.10 141,660

3. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 7,440 67.99 141,430

4. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 2,150 67.21 139,800

5. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 4,480 67.17 139,720

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 19,690 $ 56.35 117,210 $ 3.231

2. Alaska 7,860 34.99 72,790 2.586

3. Idaho 14,520 29.66 61,680 2.326

4. Montana 9,390 31.60 65,720 2.198

5. Wyoming 5,510 34.16 71,050 2.101

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 39,740 66.14 137,570 1.004

2. Washington 16,890 58.48 121,630 0.617

3. New York 92,200 57.42 119,430 1.099

4. Virginia 30,970 57.14 118,860 0.858

5. Connecticut 22,940 56.87 118,290 1.383

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Coeur d'Alene, ID 1,530 $ 32.81 68,240 $ 2.808

2. Billings, MT 2,150 33.43 69,540 2.690

3. Pocatello, ID 980 26.92 55,990 2.636

4. Anchorage, AK MSA 4,270 37.80 78,620 2.609

5. Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA 2,240 38.19 79,440 2.595

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 6,700 69.01 143,530 1.581

2. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 2,050 68.86 143,240 0.899

3. Edison, NJ Metro Div 9,670 67.64 140,690 0.972

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 57,400 66.04 137,360 1.153

5. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 10,780 65.01 135,220 1.071

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Develop laws and statutes at the Federal, State, or local level. Include only elected officials.

11-1031 Legislators

62,020 32,730 12,190 13,530 15,660 38,690 75,270

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 58,250 (5) $ 31,740

2. State government (OES designation) 3,770 (5) 47,930

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 3,770 (5) 47,930

2. Local government (OES designation) 58,250 (5) 31,740

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 710 (5) $ 31,380 0.186

2. West Virginia 1,130 (5) 34,600 0.159

3. Alaska 450 (5) (6) 0.148

4. Wisconsin 3,830 (5) 19,320 0.140

5. Idaho 870 (5) (6) 0.139

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 6,350 (5) 78,160 0.076

2. Washington 550 (5) 61,130 0.020

3. Indiana 1,910 (5) 51,010 0.066

4. Nevada 220 (5) 46,790 0.017

5. California 2,830 (5) 45,820 0.019

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Glens Falls, NY 190 (5) $ 82,260 0.363

2. Dover, DE 210 (5) 43,400 0.363

3. Dothan, AL 200 (5) 14,020 0.318

4. Elmira, NY 90 (5) 77,820 0.233

5. Utica-Rome, NY 280 (5) 65,320 0.217

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Boise City-Nampa, ID 200 (5) 155,550 0.074

2. Rochester, NY 500 (5) 94,610 0.101

3. Evansville, IN-KY 60 (5) 88,110 0.034

4. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 110 (5) 86,520 0.008

5. Bloomington, IN 80 (5) 84,390 0.108

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan and direct advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or give-aways, to create extra interest in the

purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.

11-2011 Advertising and promotions managers

38,130

40.93 17.42 23.49 35.12 52.42

85,140 36,230 48,870 73,060 109,030

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4)

(4)

$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Advertising and related services 7,020 $ 52.31 108,800 $

2. Management of companies and enterprises 3,440 43.40 90,270

3. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 2,930 41.09 85,460

4. Radio and television broadcasting 1,910 39.12 81,370

5. Professional and similar organizations 1,140 38.15 79,350

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Telecommunications resellers 50 60.17 125,160

2. Sound recording industries 90 56.46 117,430

3. Health and personal care stores 90 53.64 111,560

4. Other financial investment activities 250 53.59 111,460

5. Advertising and related services 7,020 52.31 108,800

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 500 $ 36.08 75,050 $ 0.082

2. New York 5,080 57.26 119,100 0.061

3. Idaho 320 23.42 48,710 0.051

4. Maine 280 26.03 54,140 0.047

5. Tennessee 1,240 27.07 56,310 0.046

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 5,080 57.26 119,100 0.061

2. New Jersey 820 53.24 110,750 0.021

3. Washington 450 50.82 105,710 0.016

4. Minnesota 300 49.07 102,060 0.011

5. Massachusetts 1,120 46.51 96,740 0.035

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 4,080 $ 60.75 126,360 $ 0.082

2. Fargo, ND-MN 90 25.14 52,290 0.080

3. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 120 41.08 85,440 0.078

4. Charleston, WV 110 24.67 51,310 0.077

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 710 47.58 98,970 0.073

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 60 64.62 134,410 0.026

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 4,080 60.75 126,360 0.082

3. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 190 54.38 113,120 0.019

4. Peoria, IL (6) 53.51 111,290 (6)

5. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 280 53.43 111,130 0.024

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Determine the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of

maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate

the need for new products and services.

11-2021 Marketing managers

159,950

51.74 24.60 33.69 47.46 65.73

107,610 51,160 70,080 98,720 136,710

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4)

(4)

$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Management of companies and enterprises 19,630 $ 53.93 112,170 $

2. Computer systems design and related services 7,860 60.04 124,880

3. Depository credit intermediation 5,400 48.70 101,300

4. Management and technical consulting services 5,360 55.20 114,820

5. Architectural and engineering services 5,110 48.94 101,800

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. ISPs and web search portals 820 69.91 145,420

2. Waste collection 40 68.59 142,660

3. Other financial investment activities 1,920 66.62 138,570

4. Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores (6) 64.01 133,140

5. Other information services 150 63.75 132,610

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Massachusetts 6,630 $ 56.19 116,870 $ 0.209

2. Rhode Island 990 39.92 83,040 0.205

3. California 30,320 59.42 123,600 0.201

4. Connecticut 3,250 54.35 113,050 0.196

5. Delaware 800 59.98 124,770 0.189

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 14,250 65.89 137,040 0.170

2. New Jersey 6,730 60.10 125,010 0.170

3. Delaware 800 59.98 124,770 0.189

4. Washington 2,350 59.47 123,690 0.086

5. California 30,320 59.42 123,600 0.201

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 5,570 $ 71.10 147,880 $ 0.625

2. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 710 61.98 128,920 0.460

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 3,370 65.63 136,510 0.348

4. Portsmouth, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 190 47.93 99,690 0.333

5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,410 60.47 125,770 0.333

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 5,570 71.10 147,880 0.625

2. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 1,540 69.89 145,380 0.126

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 11,990 67.84 141,120 0.241

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 3,370 65.63 136,510 0.348

5. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 1,910 62.45 129,900 0.140

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Direct the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals

and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and

monitor the preferences of customers.

11-2022 Sales managers

307,960

49.39 21.70 29.87 44.02 63.90

102,730 45,140 62,140 91,560 132,910

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4)

(4)

$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Automobile dealers 22,100 $ 53.22 110,690 $

2. Management of companies and enterprises 21,490 51.55 107,220

3. Electronic markets and agents and brokers 8,870 57.22 119,020

4. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 7,690 58.13 120,900

5. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers 7,580 50.70 105,460

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 2,830 67.28 139,940

2. Other financial investment activities 1,430 66.21 137,710

3. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 1,270 63.15 131,350

4. ISPs and web search portals 980 62.42 129,830

5. Accessories and other apparel manufacturing 50 62.33 129,660

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Georgia 16,730 $ 47.60 99,000 $ 0.418

2. Idaho 2,280 31.38 65,280 0.365

3. California 49,200 55.18 114,770 0.327

4. North Carolina 12,590 44.92 93,440 0.323

5. Arizona 8,250 41.35 86,010 0.320

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 13,350 67.11 139,580 0.159

2. Washington 4,520 58.21 121,070 0.165

3. New Jersey 12,480 55.61 115,670 0.315

4. California 49,200 55.18 114,770 0.327

5. Florida 14,750 54.77 113,920 0.187

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 12,630 $ 49.72 103,410 $ 0.540

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 4,670 67.60 140,620 0.524

3. Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC 3,980 48.19 100,230 0.488

4. Boise City-Nampa, ID 1,290 34.52 71,810 0.480

5. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 730 53.01 110,270 0.472

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 11,380 68.84 143,180 0.229

2. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 1,600 67.71 140,840 0.131

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 4,670 67.60 140,620 0.524

4. Longview, WA 50 64.10 133,320 0.140

5. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY 260 62.92 130,880 0.104

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan and direct public relations programs designed to create and maintain a favorable public image for employer or client; or if engaged in fundraising, plan and

direct activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects and nonprofit organizations.

11-2031 Public relations managers

44,010

44.35 20.66 28.17 39.51 55.30

92,250 42,980 58,590 82,180 115,030

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4)

(4)

$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Advertising and related services 4,360 $ 54.58 113,530 $

2. Management of companies and enterprises 3,970 50.45 104,940

3. Colleges and universities 3,520 40.51 84,250

4. Professional and similar organizations 2,840 45.09 93,780

5. Local government (OES designation) 2,660 34.20 71,140

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Telecommunications resellers 40 74.20 154,350

2. Wired telecommunications carriers 220 68.29 142,040

3. Oil and gas extraction 40 63.44 131,950

4. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 30 60.20 125,220

5. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 80 59.70 124,170

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,140 $ 62.53 130,070 $ 0.187

2. New York 5,610 55.93 116,330 0.067

3. Massachusetts 1,800 51.63 107,400 0.057

4. Oregon 930 30.74 63,930 0.056

5. Montana 240 23.47 48,810 0.056

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 1,140 62.53 130,070 0.187

2. Virginia 870 57.16 118,900 0.024

3. New York 5,610 55.93 116,330 0.067

4. New Jersey 1,370 55.52 115,480 0.035

5. Massachusetts 1,800 51.63 107,400 0.057

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Columbia, SC 380 $ 30.98 64,440 $ 0.112

2. Santa Fe, NM 70 53.24 110,740 0.109

3. Pocatello, ID 40 18.73 38,970 0.108

4. Missoula, MT 60 21.46 44,630 0.107

5. Tallahassee, FL 170 46.37 96,460 0.103

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 460 62.89 130,810 0.052

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 1,720 62.74 130,490 0.076

3. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 160 60.87 126,610 0.070

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 4,580 59.80 124,390 0.092

5. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 100 56.41 117,320 0.033

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, direct, or coordinate supportive services of an organization, such as recordkeeping, mail distribution, telephone operator/receptionist, and other office support

services. May oversee facilities planning and maintenance and custodial operations. Exclude "Purchasing Managers" (11-3061).

11-3011 Administrative services managers

232,410

35.02 16.81 23.18 32.54 43.44 56.54

72,840 34,970 48,200 67,690 90,350 117,610

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 17,030 $ 33.65 70,000 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 14,600 33.30 69,260

3. Management of companies and enterprises 12,780 40.76 84,770

4. State government (OES designation) 12,650 33.03 68,700

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 11,070 36.29 75,480

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other personal services 310 50.41 104,840

2. Coating, engraving, and heat treating metals 40 49.52 103,000

3. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 80 47.93 99,690

4. Wired telecommunications carriers 730 47.18 98,130

5. Software publishers 740 46.42 96,550

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 6,080 $ 36.30 75,500 $ 0.998

2. Alaska 1,760 26.07 54,230 0.579

3. New Mexico 2,660 26.41 54,940 0.337

4. Idaho 1,970 25.00 52,000 0.316

5. Tennessee 7,950 25.26 52,540 0.292

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 8,530 44.36 92,270 0.216

2. New York 19,050 43.51 90,490 0.227

3. Rhode Island 590 42.11 87,590 0.122

4. Washington 2,910 40.72 84,700 0.106

5. California 25,120 40.32 83,870 0.167

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Anchorage, AK MSA 940 $ 26.62 55,370 $ 0.574

2. Santa Fe, NM 350 30.83 64,130 0.545

3. Austin-Round Rock, TX 3,350 41.61 86,540 0.471

4. Rome, GA 160 26.45 55,020 0.392

5. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro, TN 2,860 26.11 54,320 0.385

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Fond du Lac, WI 30 47.82 99,470 0.067

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,960 47.10 97,970 0.220

3. Gainesville, GA 120 46.76 97,260 0.172

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 13,330 46.55 96,830 0.268

5. Camden, NJ Metro Div 1,110 46.32 96,350 0.209

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming. Exclude

"Computer Specialists" (15-1011 through 15-1099).

11-3021 Computer and information systems managers

251,210

51.56 29.23 38.10 48.84 62.14

107,250 60,800 79,240 101,580 129,250

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4)

(4)

$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Computer systems design and related services 38,310 $ 55.58 115,600 $

2. Management of companies and enterprises 22,660 53.60 111,490

3. Insurance carriers 10,350 51.59 107,310

4. Data processing and related services 8,570 53.10 110,450

5. Colleges and universities 8,040 41.92 87,190

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 5,180 62.37 129,740

2. Postal service 40 61.56 128,050

3. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 2,990 61.50 127,920

4. Other financial investment activities 2,590 61.29 127,490

5. Other personal services 70 59.31 123,370

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 3,060 $ 53.73 111,760 $ 0.502

2. Minnesota 8,650 51.55 107,220 0.322

3. Massachusetts 10,130 55.95 116,370 0.320

4. New Jersey 12,380 60.32 125,460 0.313

5. Connecticut 5,130 52.45 109,100 0.309

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 12,380 60.32 125,460 0.313

2. New York 18,580 60.25 125,320 0.222

3. Virginia 9,540 59.39 123,520 0.264

4. California 35,550 57.98 120,600 0.236

5. Massachusetts 10,130 55.95 116,370 0.320

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 6,220 $ 67.05 139,460 $ 0.698

2. Portsmouth, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 330 53.23 110,720 0.578

3. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 1,230 47.93 99,700 0.539

4. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 800 56.44 117,400 0.518

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 5,000 65.30 135,820 0.517

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 6,220 67.05 139,460 0.698

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 5,000 65.30 135,820 0.517

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 15,120 64.22 133,570 0.304

4. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 2,970 63.38 131,830 0.295

5. Edison, NJ Metro Div 3,710 63.06 131,170 0.373

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, direct, and coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an

establishment.

11-3031 Financial managers

468,270

48.77 24.18 32.06 43.74 60.18

101,450 50,290 66,690 90,970 125,180

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4)

(4)

$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Depository credit intermediation 72,400 $ 41.41 86,140 $

2. Management of companies and enterprises 39,900 55.53 115,490

3. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 19,990 65.70 136,660

4. Nondepository credit intermediation 19,860 48.17 100,200

5. Local government (OES designation) 17,290 35.65 74,140

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other financial investment activities 12,840 67.01 139,390

2. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 19,990 65.70 136,660

3. Securities and commodity exchanges 270 65.51 136,260

4. Other information services 90 65.06 135,330

5. ISPs and web search portals 800 62.27 129,520

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 5,020 $ 52.85 109,930 $ 0.824

2. Connecticut 10,870 52.01 108,170 0.655

3. Massachusetts 18,620 51.54 107,200 0.587

4. New York 49,140 64.02 133,150 0.586

5. New Hampshire 3,020 40.16 83,540 0.481

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 49,140 64.02 133,150 0.586

2. New Jersey 18,650 58.26 121,180 0.471

3. District of Columbia 5,020 52.85 109,930 0.824

4. California 64,840 52.66 109,530 0.430

5. Minnesota 11,500 52.45 109,100 0.429

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 3,460 $ 62.44 129,880 $ 0.816

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 40,470 68.54 142,570 0.813

3. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 4,450 50.11 104,240 0.802

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 7,540 62.14 129,250 0.779

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 12,230 55.99 116,450 0.741

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 40,470 68.54 142,570 0.813

2. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 3,460 62.44 129,880 0.816

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 5,850 62.39 129,770 0.656

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 7,540 62.14 129,250 0.779

5. Edison, NJ Metro Div 4,330 59.44 123,630 0.435

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities and staff of an organization. Include job analysis and position description managers.

11-3041 Compensation and benefits managers

46,640

39.43 20.55 26.62 35.94 47.93 63.86

82,010 42,750 55,370 74,750 99,690 132,820

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Management of companies and enterprises 5,960 $ 45.06 93,730 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 2,380 34.46 71,680

3. Depository credit intermediation 1,750 40.33 83,880

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 1,350 38.55 80,190

5. Insurance carriers 1,350 43.69 90,870

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rail transportation 140 59.08 122,880

2. Natural gas distribution 60 53.42 111,120

3. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 180 51.06 106,210

4. Activities related to credit intermediation 240 49.55 103,070

5. ISPs and web search portals 50 48.92 101,750

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 900 $ 38.12 79,300 $ 0.148

2. Tennessee 2,150 30.55 63,550 0.079

3. Massachusetts 1,970 49.72 103,420 0.062

4. Delaware 250 51.35 106,810 0.059

5. North Dakota 170 34.41 71,570 0.051

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 1,060 53.38 111,030 0.027

2. Minnesota 560 53.32 110,900 0.021

3. Delaware 250 51.35 106,810 0.059

4. Massachusetts 1,970 49.72 103,420 0.062

5. New York 3,650 47.90 99,630 0.044

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Knoxville, TN 350 $ 26.51 55,140 $ 0.109

2. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 150 52.74 109,700 0.097

3. Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA 110 22.34 46,460 0.093

4. Morristown, TN 40 23.25 48,350 0.082

5. Memphis, TN-MS-AR 510 35.81 74,490 0.082

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 500 53.70 111,690 0.028

2. Edison, NJ Metro Div 270 53.30 110,860 0.027

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 2,370 53.16 110,570 0.048

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 480 52.89 110,000 0.054

5. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 230 52.81 109,840 0.068

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

11-3042 Training and development managers

27,450

41.67 20.93 28.25 38.58 51.66 67.86

86,670 43,530 58,770 80,250 107,450 141,140

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Management of companies and enterprises 4,480 $ 45.36 94,360 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 1,630 33.33 69,330

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 1,620 38.64 80,370

4. Insurance carriers 1,280 42.89 89,220

5. Depository credit intermediation 1,260 35.64 74,140

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. ISPs and web search portals 80 63.29 131,650

2. Advertising and related services 340 61.34 127,600

3. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 100 60.14 125,090

4. Offices of real estate agents and brokers 50 57.45 119,490

5. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 800 57.13 118,820

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 370 $ 52.22 108,620 $ 0.061

2. Delaware 160 53.22 110,690 0.038

3. Massachusetts 1,130 52.12 108,400 0.036

4. Tennessee 950 31.23 64,950 0.035

5. New York 2,930 50.84 105,740 0.035

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 820 56.98 118,520 0.021

2. Delaware 160 53.22 110,690 0.038

3. District of Columbia 370 52.22 108,620 0.061

4. Massachusetts 1,130 52.12 108,400 0.036

5. New York 2,930 50.84 105,740 0.035

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 140 $ 45.07 93,750 $ 0.091

2. Knoxville, TN 200 26.07 54,220 0.062

3. Bloomington-Normal, IL 50 31.95 66,460 0.060

4. Gainesville, GA 40 33.35 69,360 0.057

5. Jackson, MS 120 29.68 61,730 0.048

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Columbus, GA-AL (6) 73.45 152,780 (6)

2. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 180 60.01 124,820 0.018

3. Edison, NJ Metro Div 240 58.25 121,150 0.024

4. Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division 30 56.14 116,770 0.034

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 730 55.77 116,000 0.044

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All Human Resources Managers not listed separately.

11-3049 Human resources managers, all other

55,280

45.63 24.91 32.55 42.55 55.22

94,910 51,810 67,710 88,510 114,860

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4)

(4)

$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Management of companies and enterprises 7,100 $ 52.33 108,840 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 4,390 41.20 85,700

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 2,820 42.91 89,250

4. State government (OES designation) 1,950 35.39 73,620

5. Colleges and universities 1,680 39.50 82,150

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 40 62.64 130,290

2. Wired telecommunications carriers 270 60.25 125,330

3. Other information services 30 59.97 124,740

4. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 550 59.93 124,650

5. ISPs and web search portals 130 59.64 124,040

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Minnesota 2,440 $ 47.82 99,470 $ 0.091

2. District of Columbia 550 55.16 114,740 0.090

3. Connecticut 1,310 48.96 101,840 0.079

4. Alaska 190 34.77 72,330 0.063

5. New York 5,230 47.54 98,880 0.062

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 2,290 56.88 118,300 0.058

2. District of Columbia 550 55.16 114,740 0.090

3. California 8,070 52.80 109,820 0.054

4. Virginia 1,420 52.36 108,920 0.039

5. Delaware 120 52.29 108,770 0.028

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,090 $ 64.04 133,210 $ 0.122

2. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 2,080 49.13 102,190 0.118

3. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO 230 32.60 67,820 0.117

4. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 250 51.57 107,270 0.110

5. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 600 45.70 95,050 0.108

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,090 64.04 133,210 0.122

2. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 600 60.65 126,160 0.060

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 840 59.83 124,440 0.087

4. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 350 59.29 123,330 0.083

5. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 130 56.79 118,120 0.084

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

11-3051 Industrial production managers

153,410

40.37 22.71 28.68 37.34 48.47 62.83

83,970 47,230 59,650 77,670 100,810 130,680

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Plastics product manufacturing 6,770 $ 36.92 76,790 $

2. Management of companies and enterprises 5,690 46.85 97,460

3. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 5,410 39.54 82,250

4. Printing and related support activities 5,230 38.63 80,350

5. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 4,730 43.99 91,500

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scientific research and development services 1,110 54.89 114,160

2. Building foundation and exterior contractors 70 53.66 111,610

3. Oil and gas extraction 1,100 53.25 110,750

4. Natural gas distribution 280 50.76 105,590

5. Specialized design services 110 50.18 104,370

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Michigan 8,660 $ 41.97 87,310 $ 0.202

2. Indiana 5,750 36.44 75,800 0.197

3. Wisconsin 5,220 38.47 80,010 0.190

4. Connecticut 3,070 42.89 89,210 0.185

5. Kansas 2,260 40.11 83,430 0.171

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 80 51.93 108,010 0.013

2. New Jersey 5,830 46.35 96,420 0.147

3. Delaware 440 45.84 95,340 0.104

4. Texas 11,570 45.67 95,000 0.119

5. Vermont 350 44.69 92,950 0.117

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Dalton, GA 540 $ 38.13 79,310 $ 0.704

2. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 660 32.28 67,140 0.507

3. Niles-Benton Harbor, MI 230 33.61 69,900 0.368

4. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 590 32.58 67,770 0.364

5. Columbus, IN 150 34.32 71,390 0.356

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 2,280 55.22 114,850 0.256

2. Boulder, CO 170 53.86 112,020 0.108

3. Pittsfield, MA Metropolitan NECTA 40 52.83 109,890 0.113

4. Austin-Round Rock, TX 660 51.84 107,830 0.093

5. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metro Div 180 51.38 106,870 0.032

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Include

wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.

11-3061 Purchasing managers

66,490

41.35 22.38 29.28 39.22 50.86 63.48

86,020 46,540 60,890 81,570 105,780 132,040

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Management of companies and enterprises 8,080 $ 48.49 100,850 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 3,140 51.74 107,610

3. Local government (OES designation) 2,280 33.94 70,590

4. Electronic instrument manufacturing 1,760 44.54 92,640

5. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 1,720 45.27 94,160

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. ISPs and web search portals 40 67.66 140,720

2. Lessors of real estate 40 59.45 123,660

3. Wired telecommunications carriers 130 55.60 115,650

4. Advertising and related services 170 54.58 113,530

5. Automotive equipment rental and leasing 60 54.23 112,790

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,100 $ 52.09 108,340 $ 0.181

2. Idaho 530 34.06 70,840 0.085

3. Tennessee 2,070 31.09 64,670 0.076

4. Connecticut 1,250 42.19 87,750 0.075

5. Minnesota 1,970 46.42 96,550 0.073

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 2,280 53.41 111,100 0.058

2. District of Columbia 1,100 52.09 108,340 0.181

3. Delaware 280 49.78 103,540 0.066

4. Virginia 1,750 49.35 102,650 0.048

5. Maryland 1,620 46.84 97,430 0.064

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Huntsville, AL 270 $ 43.52 90,520 $ 0.138

2. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 170 33.60 69,900 0.130

3. Boise City-Nampa, ID 350 39.15 81,420 0.130

4. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 180 53.28 110,820 0.117

5. Oshkosh-Neenah, WI 100 42.38 88,150 0.114

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 130 57.06 118,690 0.057

2. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 650 54.96 114,310 0.065

3. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 180 53.28 110,820 0.117

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 960 52.77 109,760 0.108

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 2,550 52.02 108,210 0.051

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with governmental policies and regulations. Include logistics managers.

11-3071 Transportation, storage, and distribution managers

89,010

37.77 20.76 26.88 35.14 45.11 57.92

78,560 43,180 55,910 73,080 93,820 120,470

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 7,020 $ 42.11 87,590 $

2. General freight trucking 6,800 35.98 74,840

3. Warehousing and storage 5,450 34.90 72,600

4. Management of companies and enterprises 5,250 44.42 92,400

5. Local government (OES designation) 4,410 36.87 76,680

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Advertising and related services 210 60.92 126,720

2. Radio and television broadcasting 60 56.50 117,520

3. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 350 55.00 114,400

4. Sea, coastal, and Great Lakes transportation 370 54.14 112,620

5. Oil and gas extraction 110 52.65 109,510

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 680 $ 33.06 68,770 $ 0.224

2. Maine 720 31.69 65,910 0.121

3. New Jersey 4,700 46.72 97,180 0.119

4. Tennessee 2,730 32.45 67,500 0.100

5. Utah 1,070 33.39 69,450 0.093

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 500 51.00 106,090 0.082

2. Delaware 310 49.78 103,530 0.073

3. New Jersey 4,700 46.72 97,180 0.119

4. New York 3,960 45.21 94,030 0.047

5. Washington 2,120 42.71 88,840 0.077

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Fairbanks, AK MSA 90 $ 36.13 75,150 $ 0.243

2. Anchorage, AK MSA 330 32.37 67,340 0.202

3. Bangor, ME Metropolitan NECTA 130 31.88 66,300 0.200

4. St. George, UT 100 27.12 56,410 0.199

5. Laredo, TX 160 30.19 62,790 0.194

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 290 52.78 109,780 0.085

2. Rochester, NY 190 49.42 102,800 0.038

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 770 49.08 102,080 0.086

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 3,240 48.79 101,490 0.065

5. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 1,200 48.31 100,490 0.119

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

On a paid basis, manage farms, ranches, aquacultural operations, greenhouses, nurseries, timber tracts, cotton gins, packing houses, or other agricultural

establishments for employers. Carry out production, financial, and marketing decisions relating to the managed operations following guidelines from the owner.

May contract tenant farmers or producers to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and

marketing activities. May prepare cost, production, and other records. May perform physical work and operate machinery.

11-9011 Farm, ranch, and other agricultural managers

3,300

28.15 14.31 19.16 25.03 34.54 48.10

58,550 29,760 39,840 52,070 71,840 100,050

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Support activities for crop production 1,260 $ 29.64 61,660 $

2. Support activities for animal production 270 27.25 56,670

3. State government (OES designation) 260 27.44 57,080

4. Colleges and universities 190 27.48 57,150

5. Services to buildings and dwellings 130 25.67 53,390

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Beverage manufacturing 30 39.89 82,960

Logging2. 60 38.22 79,500

3. Management of companies and enterprises 40 37.43 77,860

4. Farm product raw material merch. whls. 90 31.67 65,860

5. Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers 100 31.47 65,450

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Idaho 160 $ 27.13 56,430 $ 0.026

2. Iowa 110 25.04 52,090 0.007

3. Kentucky 110 26.71 55,550 0.006

4. Oregon 90 22.96 47,760 0.005

5. Kansas 70 27.66 57,540 0.005

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Florida 160 43.04 89,530 0.002

2. Connecticut 40 40.76 84,780 0.002

3. Washington 70 39.18 81,490 0.003

4. New York 60 36.54 76,010 0.001

5. Arizona 100 35.80 74,460 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Yuma, AZ 70 $ 38.16 79,360 $ 0.113

2. Napa, CA 40 36.36 75,630 0.063

3. Salinas, CA 60 26.86 55,870 0.038

4. Visalia-Porterville, CA 50 30.66 63,760 0.037

5. Lexington-Fayette, KY 90 25.72 53,490 0.037

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lakeland, FL 40 40.14 83,490 0.019

2. Yuma, AZ 70 38.16 79,360 0.113

3. Napa, CA 40 36.36 75,630 0.063

4. Boise City-Nampa, ID 70 32.53 67,670 0.026

5. Visalia-Porterville, CA 50 30.66 63,760 0.037

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

On an ownership or rental basis, operate farms, ranches, greenhouses, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural production establishments which produce

crops, horticultural specialties, livestock, poultry, finfish, shellfish, or animal specialties. Include operators of cotton gins, packing houses, and other post-harvest

operations. May plant, cultivate, harvest, perform post-harvest activities, and market crops and livestock; may hire, train, and supervise farm workers or supervise

a farm labor contractor; may prepare cost, production, and other records. May maintain and operate machinery and perform physical work.

11-9012 Farmers and ranchers

300

20.92 10.94 14.21 17.85 22.89 36.55

43,520 22,750 29,550 37,130 47,600 76,030

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Support activities for crop production (6) 23.19 48,230

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Mexico (6) 22.90 47,640 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.

Employment Hourly

wage

Annual

wage Industry

Employment Hourly

wage

Annual State wage

Percent of State

employment
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, direct, coordinate, or budget, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures,

facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation. Include

specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing. Include general superintendents, project managers, and constructors who manage, coordinate, and

supervise the construction process.

11-9021 Construction managers

207,630

39.79 20.78 26.97 35.43 47.29 65.28

82,760 43,210 56,090 73,700 98,350 135,780

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Nonresidential building construction 45,400 $ 38.75 80,590 $

2. Residential building construction 41,260 38.07 79,180

3. Building equipment contractors 25,940 41.93 87,220

4. Building foundation and exterior contractors 14,380 40.66 84,580

5. Other specialty trade contractors 11,610 41.72 86,780

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Limited-service eating places (6) 54.21 112,750

2. Scientific research and development services 220 50.38 104,790

3. Traveler accommodation 70 47.63 99,080

4. Power generation and supply 430 46.94 97,630

5. Land subdivision 4,340 45.64 94,930

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 890 $ 39.87 82,940 $ 0.293

2. Nevada 3,630 43.18 89,820 0.289

3. Florida 20,860 39.79 82,760 0.265

4. Colorado 5,780 36.74 76,410 0.262

5. Idaho 1,600 28.72 59,730 0.256

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 13,390 55.04 114,480 0.160

2. Washington 3,360 50.26 104,540 0.123

3. New Jersey 5,360 49.97 103,940 0.135

4. Hawaii 1,110 49.80 103,590 0.185

5. Virginia 5,330 46.55 96,820 0.148

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Bend, OR 420 $ 39.15 81,430 $ 0.640

2. Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL 280 29.66 61,690 0.572

3. Fort Walton Beach-Crestview-Destin, FL 490 24.54 51,040 0.567

4. Naples-Marco Island, FL 710 43.73 90,960 0.548

5. Raleigh-Cary, NC 2,150 34.63 72,030 0.450

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Medford, OR (6) 64.28 133,710 (6)

2. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 2,640 63.22 131,500 0.217

3. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 320 59.78 124,340 0.123

4. Anderson, SC 110 58.87 122,450 0.186

5. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 850 58.71 122,120 0.196

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic and nonacademic activities of preschool and child care centers or programs. Exclude "Preschool Teachers" (25-2011).

11-9031 Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program

46,890

20.88 11.77 14.28 18.15 24.66 33.83

43,430 24,470 29,690 37,740 51,300 70,360

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Child day care services 30,500 $ 18.91 39,330 $

2. Elementary and secondary schools 7,300 27.98 58,210

3. Individual and family services 2,570 20.67 42,990

4. Civic and social organizations 1,750 19.77 41,120

5. Religious organizations 750 21.35 44,400

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other schools and instruction 80 31.22 64,930

2. Colleges and universities 270 28.82 59,950

3. Elementary and secondary schools 7,300 27.98 58,210

4. Local government (OES designation) 650 26.44 54,990

5. Junior colleges 210 26.23 54,560

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 460 $ 20.28 42,170 $ 0.075

2. Massachusetts 2,170 24.55 51,060 0.068

3. Idaho 410 27.25 56,680 0.066

4. New Jersey 2,320 24.74 51,470 0.059

5. Mississippi 650 18.50 38,480 0.058

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 2,880 27.75 57,720 0.034

2. Idaho 410 27.25 56,680 0.066

3. Washington 320 26.01 54,110 0.012

4. New Jersey 2,320 24.74 51,470 0.059

5. Massachusetts 2,170 24.55 51,060 0.068

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Hattiesburg, MS 70 $ 14.27 29,690 $ 0.123

2. Greenville, NC 80 15.62 32,490 0.112

3. Napa, CA 70 19.16 39,840 0.110

4. Lynn-Peabody-Salem, MA NECTA Division 100 21.05 43,780 0.098

5. Chattanooga, TN-GA 220 15.44 32,110 0.094

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI 260 32.86 68,360 0.031

2. Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metro Div 90 32.18 66,930 0.012

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 1,980 30.21 62,830 0.040

4. Tacoma, WA Metro Div (6) 29.54 61,440 (6)

5. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 490 29.30 60,930 0.040

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, clerical, or auxiliary activities of public or private elementary or secondary level schools.

11-9032 Education administrators, elementary and secondary school

215,630 79,200 51,320 63,010 77,740 94,420 112,990

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 210,330 (5) $ 79,310

2. State government (OES designation) 1,190 (5) 73,050

3. Other schools and instruction 890 (5) 66,920

4. Local government (OES designation) 840 (5) 95,810

5. Educational support services 440 (5) 78,280

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Local government (OES designation) 840 (5) 95,810

2. Elementary and secondary schools 210,330 (5) 79,310

3. Educational support services 440 (5) 78,280

4. Junior colleges 40 (5) 73,450

5. Technical and trade schools 300 (5) 73,090

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 840 (5) $ 68,980 0.280

2. West Virginia 1,820 (5) 56,220 0.256

3. New Mexico 1,990 (5) 67,560 0.252

4. Maine 1,490 (5) 63,060 0.250

5. New Jersey 8,460 (5) 97,800 0.214

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 2,730 (5) 99,830 0.165

2. New Jersey 8,460 (5) 97,800 0.214

3. New York 15,230 (5) 95,540 0.182

4. Delaware 570 (5) 95,300 0.134

5. California 19,800 (5) 93,860 0.131

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Farmington, NM 200 (5) $ 75,010 0.400

2. Raleigh-Cary, NC 1,710 (5) 68,220 0.358

3. Jackson, MI 210 (5) 79,490 0.355

4. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 200 (5) 88,450 0.320

5. Springfield, OH 150 (5) 75,910 0.308

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 2,020 (5) 115,050 0.166

2. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 800 (5) 103,680 0.144

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 870 (5) 103,420 0.090

4. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 720 (5) 101,700 0.170

5. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 1,280 (5) 100,760 0.098

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, direct, or coordinate research, instructional, student administration and services, and other educational activities at postsecondary institutions, including

universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

11-9033 Education administrators, postsecondary

103,330

39.82 19.77 25.87 35.57 49.02 66.30

82,820 41,120 53,800 73,990 101,950 137,900

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 76,290 $ 41.58 86,480 $

2. Junior colleges 19,710 34.96 72,720

3. Technical and trade schools 2,700 30.15 62,710

4. Elementary and secondary schools 1,170 35.15 73,120

5. Business, computer and management training 1,160 34.85 72,480

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Professional and similar organizations 70 60.49 125,830

2. Scientific research and development services 60 52.33 108,840

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 400 48.83 101,560

4. Colleges and universities 76,290 41.58 86,480

5. Grantmaking and giving services (6) 40.17 83,560

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Massachusetts 4,570 $ 46.13 95,960 $ 0.144

2. Rhode Island 680 44.38 92,300 0.141

3. Maryland 3,560 44.49 92,540 0.141

4. Alabama 2,510 34.78 72,340 0.131

5. Delaware 550 41.74 86,810 0.130

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 1,680 46.15 95,990 0.101

2. Massachusetts 4,570 46.13 95,960 0.144

3. New York 7,270 45.21 94,030 0.087

4. Ohio 2,630 45.07 93,750 0.049

5. Nevada 490 44.55 92,670 0.039

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA 380 $ 46.44 96,590 $ 0.357

2. Durham, NC 820 39.10 81,320 0.315

3. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 620 46.09 95,860 0.226

4. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 400 39.98 83,160 0.209

5. Madison, WI 670 38.87 80,850 0.204

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Albuquerque, NM (6) 54.65 113,670 (6)

2. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 570 53.09 110,430 0.103

3. Columbus, OH 600 52.38 108,950 0.066

4. Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan NECTA 110 51.98 108,120 0.098

5. Rochester, NY (6) 51.01 106,110 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All education administrators not listed separately.

11-9039 Education administrators, all other

26,570

34.38 17.59 23.81 32.03 42.59 55.05

71,520 36,580 49,520 66,620 88,590 114,500

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 4,580 $ 38.58 80,240 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 4,530 35.57 73,980

3. Colleges and universities 4,150 32.71 68,030

4. Other schools and instruction 3,910 29.31 60,950

5. Technical and trade schools 1,810 30.35 63,130

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Offices of physicians 40 48.86 101,620

2. Scientific research and development services 150 45.22 94,050

3. Professional and similar organizations 500 42.04 87,440

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 550 42.01 87,380

5. Other hospitals 80 38.97 81,050

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 600 $ 44.48 92,520 $ 0.098

2. New Mexico 410 27.88 58,000 0.052

3. Massachusetts 1,480 37.34 77,670 0.047

4. Kentucky 650 26.58 55,290 0.037

5. North Dakota 120 27.11 56,390 0.036

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 600 44.48 92,520 0.098

2. New York 1,820 43.70 90,900 0.022

3. Virginia 1,260 43.25 89,960 0.035

4. Maryland 800 41.90 87,150 0.032

5. Connecticut (6) 37.58 78,170 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Hinesville-Fort Stewart, GA 90 $ 29.63 61,630 $ 0.595

2. Jacksonville, NC 170 28.97 60,250 0.422

3. Fayetteville, NC 220 29.26 60,860 0.180

4. Montgomery, AL 190 36.91 76,780 0.116

5. Warner Robins, GA 60 29.99 62,380 0.112

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Kalamazoo-Portage, MI 30 56.12 116,740 0.021

2. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC (6) 52.38 108,950 (6)

3. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 300 51.13 106,360 0.025

4. Stockton, CA 80 48.07 99,980 0.038

5. Fresno, CA 50 47.96 99,750 0.015

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields. Exclude "Natural Sciences

Managers" (11-9121).

11-9041 Engineering managers

183,960

52.90 32.44 40.43 50.69 62.58

110,030 67,470 84,090 105,430 130,170

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4)

(4)

$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and engineering services 38,210 $ 52.58 109,380 $

2. Electronic instrument manufacturing 10,510 57.33 119,250

3. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 10,360 59.82 124,430

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 10,180 54.99 114,380

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 7,620 54.77 113,920

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lessors of nonfinancial intangible assets 80 67.13 139,640

2. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 4,520 63.96 133,030

3. Motion picture and video industries 60 63.63 132,350

4. Computer systems design and related services 6,040 63.58 132,250

5. Scientific research and development services 7,190 63.14 131,320

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,730 $ 54.13 112,580 $ 0.284

2. California 35,620 60.14 125,080 0.236

3. Arizona 5,840 52.46 109,110 0.227

4. Michigan 9,560 50.53 105,100 0.223

5. Connecticut 3,480 50.30 104,630 0.210

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Vermont 370 60.79 126,440 0.123

2. New Jersey 4,950 60.34 125,510 0.125

3. California 35,620 60.14 125,080 0.236

4. Massachusetts 6,030 58.56 121,810 0.190

5. Delaware 360 57.77 120,160 0.085

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 8,140 $ 72.46 150,720 $ 0.913

2. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 890 60.74 126,330 0.576

3. Huntsville, AL 1,030 51.21 106,510 0.525

4. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 560 61.19 127,270 0.471

5. Boulder, CO 650 65.25 135,730 0.412

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 8,140 72.46 150,720 0.913

2. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 400 70.55 146,740 0.175

3. Baton Rouge, LA 510 68.75 143,000 0.143

4. Binghamton, NY (6) 67.63 140,670 (6)

5. Boulder, CO 650 65.25 135,730 0.412

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

11-9051 Food service managers

189,050

22.49 13.18 16.45 20.68 26.49 34.04

46,780 27,400 34,210 43,020 55,100 70,810

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Limited-service eating places 69,850 $ 20.09 41,790 $

2. Full-service restaurants 62,170 23.55 48,970

3. Special food services 11,590 24.80 51,590

4. Traveler accommodation 7,690 25.62 53,300

5. Elementary and secondary schools 6,280 20.88 43,420

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scheduled air transportation 30 37.98 79,000

2. Grantmaking and giving services 50 34.40 71,560

3. Civic and social organizations 240 30.13 62,680

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 1,300 29.73 61,840

5. Accounting and bookkeeping services (6) 28.25 58,760

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 810 $ 16.82 34,980 $ 0.267

2. Hawaii 1,500 23.01 47,870 0.250

3. Delaware 1,040 27.94 58,110 0.245

4. Tennessee 6,040 17.05 35,460 0.222

5. Kentucky 3,950 18.27 38,010 0.222

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 1,190 34.01 70,740 0.043

2. New Jersey 4,020 30.77 64,000 0.102

3. Delaware 1,040 27.94 58,110 0.245

4. Missouri 1,950 27.87 57,970 0.072

5. Florida 7,630 26.61 55,350 0.097

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Flagstaff, AZ 240 $ 17.81 37,050 $ 0.414

2. Pocatello, ID 130 12.66 26,330 0.350

3. Napa, CA 220 27.45 57,090 0.345

4. Pascagoula, MS 170 15.13 31,460 0.326

5. Jacksonville, NC 130 25.45 52,940 0.323

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 700 36.76 76,470 0.051

2. Naples-Marco Island, FL 230 33.24 69,140 0.178

3. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 920 32.80 68,220 0.091

4. Bellingham, WA 30 32.04 66,640 0.039

5. Edison, NJ Metro Div 910 31.96 66,470 0.091

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform various tasks to arrange and direct funeral services, such as coordinating transportation of body to mortuary for embalming, interviewing family or other

authorized person to arrange details, selecting pallbearers, procuring official for religious rites, and providing transportation for mourners.

11-9061 Funeral directors

22,810

27.53 13.66 17.88 23.86 31.37 44.14

57,250 28,410 37,200 49,620 65,260 91,800

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Death care services 22,250 $ 27.48 57,170 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 390 29.52 61,410

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Employment services (6) 29.97 62,340

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 390 29.52 61,410

3. Death care services 22,250 27.48 57,170

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 170 $ 23.87 49,650 $ 0.045

2. Tennessee 970 20.38 42,390 0.036

3. Kentucky 620 22.48 46,750 0.035

4. Missouri 890 24.59 51,150 0.033

5. Mississippi 360 14.90 31,000 0.032

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 290 40.14 83,500 0.017

2. Washington 160 39.13 81,400 0.006

3. Virginia 190 39.01 81,150 0.005

4. Rhode Island 100 37.57 78,140 0.021

5. New Jersey 790 34.42 71,590 0.020

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Rocky Mount, NC 50 $ 15.32 31,880 $ 0.082

2. Wheeling, WV-OH 40 23.75 49,390 0.061

3. Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL 30 20.66 42,970 0.058

4. Jefferson City, MO 40 26.59 55,320 0.056

5. Burlington, NC 30 (6) (6) 0.052

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA 30 57.20 118,980 0.035

2. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 40 47.68 99,170 0.015

3. Durham, NC 30 47.60 99,010 0.012

4. York-Hanover, PA 40 45.53 94,700 0.023

5. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 100 43.24 89,950 0.012

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, organize, direct, control, or coordinate gaming operations in a casino. Formulate gaming policies for their area of responsibility.

11-9071 Gaming managers

3,330

32.38 16.87 22.37 30.20 39.31 50.03

67,340 35,100 46,520 62,820 81,770 104,070

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Gambling industries 1,260 $ 29.92 62,230 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 960 31.57 65,670

3. Traveler accommodation 900 37.37 77,740

4. Spectator sports 90 32.45 67,500

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Traveler accommodation 900 37.37 77,740

2. Spectator sports 90 32.45 67,500

3. Local government (OES designation) 960 31.57 65,670

4. Gambling industries 1,260 29.92 62,230

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 590 $ 37.78 78,580 $ 0.047

2. Arizona 490 32.47 67,540 0.019

3. Mississippi 150 34.63 72,030 0.013

4. Louisiana 200 35.38 73,600 0.011

5. Idaho 70 23.38 48,640 0.011

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nevada 590 37.78 78,580 0.047

2. Washington 110 36.17 75,230 0.004

3. New Jersey 150 35.76 74,390 0.004

4. Louisiana 200 35.38 73,600 0.011

5. California 380 34.99 72,770 0.003

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Gulfport-Biloxi, MS 70 $ 32.70 68,010 $ 0.075

2. Reno-Sparks, NV 100 35.87 74,620 0.046

3. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 400 40.56 84,370 0.044

4. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 230 34.35 71,450 0.013

5. Kansas City, MO-KS 130 27.19 56,560 0.013

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 40 42.95 89,330 0.001

2. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 40 40.70 84,650 0.003

3. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 400 40.56 84,370 0.044

4. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 50 39.07 81,280 0.004

5. Memphis, TN-MS-AR 60 37.93 78,900 0.010

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations. Exclude "Food Service Managers"

(11-9051) in lodging establishments.

11-9081 Lodging managers

31,300

23.83 12.08 15.32 20.35 28.07 39.67

49,560 25,120 31,870 42,320 58,380 82,510

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Traveler accommodation 27,480 $ 23.43 48,740 $

2. RV parks and recreational camps 910 23.21 48,280

3. Colleges and universities 370 25.38 52,790

Office administrative services 360 (6) 4. (6)

5. Lessors of real estate 270 25.28 52,590

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management of companies and enterprises 220 39.92 83,030

2. Special food services 40 35.90 74,680

3. Employment services 70 30.16 62,730

4. Other amusement and recreation industries 100 29.31 60,970

5. Land subdivision 60 28.76 59,830

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 340 $ 19.25 40,050 $ 0.130

2. Maine 500 24.50 50,950 0.084

3. Hawaii 470 26.90 55,950 0.078

4. Alaska 230 19.58 40,730 0.076

5. Montana 280 15.85 32,970 0.066

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 330 37.08 77,130 0.012

2. New Jersey 520 35.34 73,510 0.013

3. District of Columbia 180 33.49 69,660 0.030

4. New York 1,010 29.83 62,050 0.012

5. Vermont 160 29.73 61,840 0.053

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Ocean City, NJ 100 (6) (6) 0.249

2. Flagstaff, AZ 120 20.14 41,890 0.207

3. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC 180 19.15 39,840 0.154

4. Hot Springs, AR 50 15.87 33,010 0.138

5. San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA 140 21.13 43,950 0.131

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 80 48.16 100,180 0.014

2. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 160 39.23 81,610 0.012

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 440 36.43 75,780 0.009

4. Edison, NJ Metro Div 120 36.13 75,150 0.012

5. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 380 35.26 73,350 0.016

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, direct, or coordinate medicine and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

11-9111 Medical and health services managers

232,920

39.02 21.66 27.52 35.26 45.57 61.46

81,160 45,050 57,240 73,340 94,780 127,830

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 87,620 $ 40.83 84,930 $

2. Offices of physicians 21,820 38.38 79,820

3. Nursing care facilities 17,640 34.37 71,480

4. Home health care services 11,280 36.19 75,270

5. Outpatient care centers 10,640 36.50 75,920

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management and technical consulting services 820 56.97 118,500

2. Scientific research and development services 1,090 52.92 110,080

3. Professional and similar organizations 180 51.94 108,030

4. Computer systems design and related services 70 51.32 106,750

5. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing 130 50.53 105,100

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New York 25,460 $ 44.95 93,500 $ 0.304

2. West Virginia 2,120 31.92 66,390 0.298

3. Iowa 4,060 30.72 63,900 0.276

4. Maryland 6,620 40.55 84,340 0.262

5. Nebraska 2,280 34.88 72,550 0.253

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 2,460 51.80 107,750 0.090

2. New Jersey 6,350 47.77 99,370 0.160

3. California 19,540 45.77 95,210 0.130

4. Massachusetts 7,460 45.14 93,900 0.235

5. Connecticut 3,680 45.02 93,640 0.222

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Morgantown, WV 400 $ 30.16 62,730 $ 0.713

2. Iowa City, IA 480 35.18 73,180 0.629

3. Sherman-Denison, TX 210 22.19 46,160 0.502

4. Ames, IA 180 35.99 74,870 0.440

5. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 1,840 37.22 77,410 0.425

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Midland, TX 70 55.46 115,350 0.116

2. Spokane, WA 170 53.53 111,350 0.084

3. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 280 53.30 110,870 0.108

4. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 1,270 53.29 110,850 0.093

5. Yakima, WA 80 52.52 109,240 0.100

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Exclude "Engineering Managers" (11-9041) and "Computer and Information Systems Managers" (11-3021).

11-9121 Natural sciences managers

38,660

51.91 28.99 37.17 48.11 62.93

107,970 60,300 77,320 100,080 130,900

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4)

(4)

$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Scientific research and development services 10,340 $ 61.08 127,050 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 9,520 47.29 98,360

3. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 3,170 56.26 117,020

4. State government (OES designation) 2,800 32.81 68,240

5. Architectural and engineering services 2,280 48.24 100,340

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Druggists' goods merchant wholesalers 440 67.51 140,410

2. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 90 66.32 137,940

3. Chemical merchant wholesalers 70 62.83 130,680

4. Management of companies and enterprises 1,170 61.81 128,570

5. Insurance carriers 100 61.70 128,340

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,360 $ 51.80 107,740 $ 0.223

2. Alaska 390 41.68 86,690 0.128

3. Maryland 2,120 52.96 110,150 0.084

4. New Mexico 630 41.08 85,450 0.080

5. Montana 340 38.56 80,210 0.080

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 1,260 65.42 136,070 0.040

2. New Jersey 2,450 64.56 134,280 0.062

3. California 7,030 60.83 126,540 0.047

4. New York 1,290 56.09 116,670 0.015

5. Colorado 1,060 54.33 113,010 0.048

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Durham, NC 670 $ 58.44 121,550 $ 0.257

2. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 1,260 54.99 114,380 0.223

3. Santa Fe, NM 140 33.14 68,920 0.218

4. Corvallis, OR 70 50.56 105,160 0.180

5. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 430 44.46 92,470 0.157

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 700 74.62 155,200 0.079

2. Boulder, CO 200 72.53 150,860 0.127

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,120 69.03 143,580 0.116

4. Edison, NJ Metro Div 780 68.14 141,740 0.078

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 900 67.19 139,750 0.055

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Direct and coordinate operational, administrative, management, and supportive services of a U.S. post office; or coordinate activities of workers engaged in postal

and related work in assigned post office.

11-9131 Postmasters and mail superintendents

26,580

26.74 18.38 22.19 26.82 30.88 36.82

55,630 38,230 46,160 55,790 64,230 76,590

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Postal service 26,580 $ 26.74 55,630 $

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 26,580 26.74 55,630

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 710 $ 23.06 47,960 $ 0.100

2. North Dakota 330 21.63 45,000 0.098

3. South Dakota 340 23.48 48,840 0.089

4. Vermont 260 24.54 51,050 0.087

5. Montana 310 22.99 47,820 0.073

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 500 32.10 66,760 0.013

2. Florida 430 31.63 65,790 0.005

3. Delaware 50 31.22 64,930 0.012

4. Rhode Island 50 31.06 64,610 0.010

5. Massachusetts 380 30.64 63,730 0.012

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Kingston, NY 50 $ 26.75 55,630 $ 0.082

2. Charleston, WV 110 24.26 50,460 0.077

3. Glens Falls, NY 40 25.15 52,310 0.076

4. Johnstown, PA 40 24.80 51,580 0.069

5. Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH 30 26.24 54,580 0.066

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 30 39.25 81,640 0.002

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 90 38.55 80,180 0.002

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 40 35.60 74,040 0.004

4. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 50 34.52 71,800 0.004

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 170 34.48 71,730 0.003

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, direct, or coordinate selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties. Include managers of

homeowner and condominium associations, rented or leased housing units, buildings, or land (including rights-of-way).

11-9141 Property, real estate, and community association managers

156,880

25.14 9.68 13.80 20.71 30.86 45.75

52,290 20,140 28,700 43,070 64,200 95,170

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Activities related to real estate 53,170 $ 23.66 49,220 $

2. Lessors of real estate 48,370 21.60 44,920

3. Offices of real estate agents and brokers 16,210 23.81 49,530

4. Local government (OES designation) 7,240 27.87 57,970

5. Land subdivision 5,280 43.13 89,710

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Full-service restaurants (6) 50.54 105,120

2. Scheduled air transportation 40 46.91 97,570

3. Architectural and engineering services 170 45.15 93,920

4. Computer systems design and related services 170 44.97 93,540

5. Wired telecommunications carriers 30 44.65 92,870

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 2,170 $ 24.41 50,770 $ 0.362

2. California 43,450 21.56 44,850 0.288

3. Colorado 4,980 28.28 58,810 0.226

4. Idaho 1,360 14.41 29,970 0.218

5. South Dakota 770 14.53 30,220 0.202

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 5,520 42.32 88,030 0.066

2. Virginia 1,030 38.89 80,890 0.029

3. North Carolina 2,220 37.24 77,470 0.057

4. District of Columbia 1,050 36.17 75,240 0.172

5. Maryland 2,270 35.84 74,540 0.090

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Chico, CA 320 $ 14.20 29,540 $ 0.423

2. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 6,390 22.31 46,410 0.419

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 3,770 27.50 57,200 0.389

4. Honolulu, HI 1,620 25.71 53,480 0.379

5. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 4,910 20.86 43,380 0.376

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bellingham, WA (6) 62.40 129,790 (6)

2. Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC 870 44.46 92,470 0.107

3. Richmond, VA 130 40.79 84,840 0.022

4. Evansville, IN-KY 100 40.59 84,430 0.057

5. Madison, WI 80 40.58 84,400 0.024

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, organize, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and

policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

11-9151 Social and community service managers

112,360

26.97 14.93 18.86 25.03 32.47 42.59

56,090 31,050 39,240 52,070 67,540 88,600

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Individual and family services 25,470 $ 25.81 53,690 $

2. State government (OES designation) 6,980 28.78 59,860

3. Residential mental health facilities 6,830 24.28 50,510

4. Vocational rehabilitation services 6,330 25.67 53,380

5. Emergency and other relief services 5,820 24.56 51,080

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 440 39.80 82,780

2. Educational support services 120 34.36 71,460

3. Other hospitals 160 33.43 69,540

4. Insurance carriers 120 33.39 69,460

5. Land subdivision (6) 32.61 67,840

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 710 $ 23.40 48,660 $ 0.234

2. New Mexico 1,560 21.80 45,340 0.198

3. Maine 1,110 23.41 48,690 0.186

4. Pennsylvania 10,300 27.16 56,500 0.183

5. Montana 650 18.97 39,450 0.152

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 980 40.49 84,210 0.036

2. New Jersey 3,280 34.62 72,010 0.083

3. Virginia 1,790 33.04 68,730 0.050

4. New York 12,640 31.60 65,730 0.151

5. District of Columbia 720 30.85 64,170 0.118

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Santa Fe, NM 360 $ 23.66 49,220 $ 0.560

2. Bismarck, ND 220 26.09 54,270 0.384

3. Bangor, ME Metropolitan NECTA 190 23.01 47,860 0.292

4. New Bedford, MA Metropolitan NECTA 180 21.32 44,340 0.275

5. Kingston, NY 150 26.41 54,920 0.247

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 490 44.13 91,790 0.036

2. Hinesville-Fort Stewart, GA (6) 43.59 90,670 (6)

3. Spokane, WA 80 39.25 81,630 0.040

4. Tallahassee, FL 140 38.67 80,420 0.085

5. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 90 38.48 80,030 0.035

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All managers not listed separately.

11-9199 Managers, all other

326,390

41.95 20.77 28.41 39.66 52.75 66.43

87,250 43,190 59,100 82,490 109,720 138,170

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 45,170 $ 45.58 94,810 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 27,970 34.15 71,040

3. State government (OES designation) 27,240 35.67 74,200

4. Management of companies and enterprises 24,000 47.90 99,640

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 13,460 37.63 78,270

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Satellite telecommunications 40 56.59 117,710

2. Internet publishing and broadcasting 340 56.23 116,950

3. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 1,510 55.66 115,780

4. Land subdivision (6) 54.90 114,180

5. Petroleum merchant wholesalers 50 54.54 113,450

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 11,180 $ 53.31 110,890 $ 1.835

2. New Hampshire 3,890 43.21 89,880 0.620

3. Illinois 34,870 37.92 78,870 0.598

4. Alaska 1,680 31.77 66,080 0.553

5. Oregon 7,630 34.82 72,430 0.463

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 11,180 53.31 110,890 1.835

2. Delaware 550 51.50 107,130 0.130

3. Washington 5,560 49.95 103,900 0.203

4. Maryland 7,770 49.30 102,540 0.307

5. California 39,660 48.78 101,470 0.263

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Carson City, NV 330 $ 38.92 80,950 $ 1.031

2. Salem, OR 1,440 29.95 62,290 0.984

3. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 19,820 52.07 108,310 0.876

4. Manchester, NH Metropolitan NECTA 760 42.63 88,660 0.770

5. Cheyenne, WY 300 34.03 70,770 0.728

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Dover, DE 90 79.39 165,130 0.156

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 4,180 63.01 131,060 0.469

3. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 3,300 57.89 120,420 0.369

4. Boulder, CO 710 57.22 119,020 0.450

5. Gainesville, GA 60 55.79 116,040 0.086

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes to prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.

13-1011 Agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes

11,130

40.42 13.88 18.10 31.01 55.00

84,070 28,870 37,640 64,500 114,400

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4)

(4)

$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Agents and managers for public figures 5,680 $ 48.75 101,400 $

2. Performing arts companies 1,100 31.34 65,180

3. Promoters of performing arts and sports 970 36.73 76,410

Independent artists, writers, and performers 670 (6) 4. (6)

Sound recording industries 490 (6) 5. (6)

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Agents and managers for public figures 5,680 48.75 101,400

2. Management of companies and enterprises 90 38.07 79,190

3. Promoters of performing arts and sports 970 36.73 76,410

4. Colleges and universities 40 33.43 69,530

5. Spectator sports 180 31.75 66,040

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. California 3,500 $ 49.29 102,530 $ 0.023

2. New York 1,480 50.16 104,340 0.018

3. Hawaii 90 31.56 65,650 0.015

4. Massachusetts 440 (6) (6) 0.014

5. Arizona 290 20.86 43,400 0.011

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 1,480 50.16 104,340 0.018

2. California 3,500 49.29 102,530 0.023

3. Nevada 130 48.15 100,150 0.010

4. Florida 490 38.59 80,280 0.006

5. Ohio 260 37.27 77,530 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro, TN 840 $ 49.44 102,830 $ 0.113

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 2,470 55.09 114,590 0.060

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 1,420 51.04 106,170 0.029

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 190 34.02 70,770 0.020

5. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 150 37.11 77,190 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 2,470 55.09 114,590 0.060

2. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA (6) 54.67 113,700 (6)

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 1,420 51.04 106,170 0.029

4. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 100 50.97 106,030 0.011

5. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro, TN 840 49.44 102,830 0.113

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Include Christmas tree contractors, grain brokers and market operators, grain buyers, and tobacco

buyers.

13-1021 Purchasing agents and buyers, farm products

13,110

25.83 12.75 16.72 22.49 30.82 42.62

53,730 26,520 34,770 46,770 64,100 88,650

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Farm product raw material merch. whls. 1,790 $ 25.36 52,750 $

2. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers 1,790 28.73 59,750

3. Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers 1,400 25.03 52,050

4. Grocery stores 940 16.78 34,900

5. Electronic markets and agents and brokers 900 23.83 49,570

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Electronic instrument manufacturing 40 35.63 74,110

2. Basic chemical manufacturing 50 30.93 64,340

3. Management of companies and enterprises 570 30.50 63,450

4. Tobacco manufacturing 80 30.27 62,960

5. Architectural and engineering services (6) 30.11 62,630

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 310 $ 23.30 48,460 $ 0.081

2. North Dakota 220 27.79 57,800 0.066

3. Iowa 700 24.63 51,240 0.048

4. Maine 270 20.83 43,330 0.045

5. Nebraska 370 26.48 55,070 0.041

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 550 40.95 85,170 0.007

2. Minnesota 640 32.87 68,370 0.024

3. Washington 300 30.03 62,460 0.011

4. Alabama 130 28.52 59,310 0.007

5. Virginia 140 28.04 58,320 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Sioux City, IA-NE-SD 80 $ 23.11 48,070 $ 0.113

2. Sioux Falls, SD 100 23.27 48,410 0.078

3. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA 200 23.81 49,530 0.045

4. Greenville, NC 30 29.37 61,080 0.042

5. Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA 30 26.40 54,910 0.035

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lexington-Fayette, KY 50 53.00 110,250 0.021

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 290 46.23 96,160 0.006

3. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 440 36.74 76,410 0.025

4. Rapid City, SD (6) 35.52 73,890 (6)

5. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 140 34.70 72,170 0.010

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods.

Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise

according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. Include assistant buyers.

13-1022 Wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products

137,310

24.52 12.63 16.17 21.46 29.13 39.94

51,010 26,270 33,640 44,640 60,590 83,080

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Management of companies and enterprises 16,670 $ 28.13 58,510 $

2. Electronic markets and agents and brokers 8,190 27.67 57,550

3. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers 7,480 23.72 49,330

4. Grocery stores 6,220 18.25 37,960

5. Building material and supplies dealers 5,340 21.97 45,700

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 50 37.45 77,890

2. Power generation and supply 210 35.25 73,330

3. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. (6) 34.92 72,630

4. Residential building construction 60 34.07 70,870

5. Metal and mineral merchant wholesalers 1,150 32.01 66,570

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Oregon 2,790 $ 22.23 46,240 $ 0.169

2. Massachusetts 5,120 24.78 51,540 0.161

3. New Jersey 6,200 28.75 59,800 0.157

4. Illinois 8,710 25.17 52,350 0.149

5. Nebraska 1,330 21.10 43,880 0.148

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. North Dakota 330 33.30 69,270 0.098

2. Connecticut 1,570 30.62 63,700 0.095

3. New York 8,140 28.76 59,820 0.097

4. New Jersey 6,200 28.75 59,800 0.157

5. Nevada 1,220 28.65 59,590 0.097

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 620 $ 22.89 47,600 $ 0.401

2. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 3,210 21.54 44,810 0.316

3. Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division 260 25.64 53,330 0.292

4. Billings, MT 180 20.59 42,830 0.225

5. Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division 100 25.32 52,670 0.216

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 490 43.03 89,490 0.116

2. Bellingham, WA (6) 40.14 83,480 (6)

3. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 610 39.40 81,950 0.157

4. Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division 250 35.32 73,460 0.189

5. Waterbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 40 33.95 70,610 0.058

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for

manufacturing. Include contract specialists, field contractors, purchasers, price analysts, tooling coordinators, and media buyers. Exclude "Purchasing Agents and

Buyers, Farm Products" (13-1021) and "Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products" (13-1022).

13-1023 Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products

275,910

26.04 15.07 18.75 24.39 32.08 40.34

54,160 31,350 39,000 50,730 66,730 83,900

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 27,000 $ 32.69 68,000 $

2. Management of companies and enterprises 15,700 27.78 57,770

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 9,380 28.94 60,200

4. Local government (OES designation) 9,370 23.95 49,820

5. Electronic instrument manufacturing 8,130 27.87 57,960

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Software publishers 540 34.18 71,090

2. Oil and gas extraction 1,010 33.73 70,150

3. Remediation and other waste services 200 33.68 70,050

4. Wireless telecommunications carriers (6) 33.68 70,050

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 27,000 32.69 68,000

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 2,400 $ 35.43 73,690 $ 0.394

2. Virginia 12,610 29.57 61,510 0.349

3. Michigan 12,010 28.55 59,380 0.280

4. Wisconsin 7,610 23.50 48,870 0.277

5. Washington 7,410 28.15 58,560 0.271

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 2,400 35.43 73,690 0.394

2. Maryland 6,000 29.98 62,370 0.237

3. New Jersey 7,290 29.72 61,810 0.184

4. Virginia 12,610 29.57 61,510 0.349

5. Massachusetts 7,200 29.07 60,470 0.227

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Huntsville, AL 1,690 $ 31.57 65,670 $ 0.861

2. Warner Robins, GA 350 30.36 63,160 0.651

3. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 620 21.58 44,880 0.476

4. Eau Claire, WI 350 22.55 46,910 0.454

5. Oshkosh-Neenah, WI 360 24.12 50,160 0.410

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA 310 35.20 73,210 0.368

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 8,930 33.93 70,570 0.395

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,590 32.23 67,050 0.164

4. Edison, NJ Metro Div 2,000 31.74 66,020 0.201

5. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 3,580 31.72 65,980 0.402

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements have been made in accordance with company practices and procedures, ensuring that proper

methods have been followed. Report overpayments, underpayments, and other irregularities. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation.

13-1031 Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators

279,240

25.36 14.85 18.52 24.36 31.35 38.06

52,750 30,890 38,520 50,660 65,210 79,170

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Insurance carriers 141,850 $ 24.86 51,720 $

2. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related 65,930 24.53 51,020

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 38,450 29.87 62,130

4. State government (OES designation) 8,690 23.49 48,860

5. Management of companies and enterprises 6,940 24.21 50,350

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rail transportation 360 30.38 63,200

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 38,450 29.87 62,130

3. Power generation and supply (6) 29.18 60,690

4. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 660 28.40 59,070

5. Other financial investment activities 620 27.66 57,540

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nebraska 3,020 $ 21.35 44,400 $ 0.335

2. Pennsylvania 16,840 24.20 50,330 0.299

3. Maryland 7,400 26.47 55,060 0.292

4. New York 23,590 27.78 57,770 0.281

5. New Jersey 10,280 28.16 58,570 0.260

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 330 29.81 62,010 0.109

2. Hawaii 750 28.65 59,600 0.125

3. District of Columbia 980 28.37 59,010 0.161

4. New Jersey 10,280 28.16 58,570 0.260

5. Louisiana 4,520 27.78 57,790 0.254

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 5,590 $ 26.60 55,320 $ 1.008

2. Olympia, WA 700 24.77 51,520 0.743

3. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,650 23.86 49,620 0.675

4. Lakeland, FL 1,440 21.93 45,620 0.667

5. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 2,080 21.85 45,440 0.665

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Norwich-New London, CT-RI Metropolitan NECTA 30 35.31 73,450 0.022

2. Lynchburg, VA 80 33.06 68,760 0.079

3. Ann Arbor, MI (6) 32.96 68,550 (6)

4. San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA 30 32.20 66,980 0.028

5. Decatur, AL 30 30.96 64,390 0.054

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine cost of repair for insurance claim settlement and seek agreement with automotive repair shop on cost of

repair. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations.

13-1032 Insurance appraisers, auto damage

12,630

24.03 16.45 19.65 23.65 27.80 32.90

49,980 34,220 40,870 49,180 57,830 68,420

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Insurance carriers 7,730 $ 24.75 51,490 $

2. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related 3,710 22.64 47,100

3. Automotive equipment rental and leasing 180 24.61 51,200

4. Management of companies and enterprises 160 24.51 50,990

5. Automobile dealers 50 23.13 48,110

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Insurance carriers 7,730 24.75 51,490

2. Automotive equipment rental and leasing 180 24.61 51,200

3. Management of companies and enterprises 160 24.51 50,990

4. Other professional and technical services (6) 23.86 49,630

5. Automobile dealers 50 23.13 48,110

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Montana 130 $ 21.33 44,370 $ 0.030

2. Massachusetts 850 26.36 54,820 0.027

3. Iowa 280 20.06 41,720 0.019

4. Indiana 560 23.61 49,100 0.019

5. Connecticut 290 24.67 51,300 0.017

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nebraska 50 27.29 56,770 0.006

2. Louisiana 70 27.08 56,330 0.004

3. Massachusetts 850 26.36 54,820 0.027

4. Hawaii 70 25.79 53,650 0.012

5. Washington 140 25.39 52,810 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 210 $ 20.83 43,330 $ 0.067

2. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 150 25.83 53,720 0.061

3. Indianapolis-Carmel, IN 500 23.55 48,990 0.057

4. Oklahoma City, OK 290 22.05 45,870 0.052

5. Raleigh-Cary, NC 180 22.77 47,370 0.038

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 40 34.96 72,710 0.009

2. Greensboro-High Point, NC (6) 28.95 60,220 (6)

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 80 27.35 56,880 0.008

4. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA 50 27.29 56,770 0.011

5. Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA (6) 27.05 56,250 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and other

compliance and enforcement inspection activities not classified elsewhere. Exclude "Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents" (13-2081) and "Financial

Examiners" (13-2061).

13-1041 Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation

222,080

24.47 13.39 16.31 22.62 30.17 38.64

50,890 27,860 33,920 47,050 62,760 80,380

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 83,010 $ 21.91 45,570 $

2. State government (OES designation) 32,830 23.39 48,650

3. Local government (OES designation) 22,200 22.36 46,510

4. Depository credit intermediation 6,750 26.52 55,160

5. Insurance carriers 6,590 26.61 55,340

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 180 38.31 79,680

2. Securities and commodity exchanges 270 37.67 78,350

3. Waste treatment and disposal 430 36.23 75,360

4. Natural gas distribution 330 36.14 75,170

5. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 3,170 35.32 73,470

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 1,540 $ 25.28 52,580 $ 0.514

2. District of Columbia 2,660 33.61 69,910 0.436

3. Hawaii 2,220 20.85 43,370 0.371

4. Alaska 1,100 21.76 45,270 0.362

5. Montana 1,190 20.37 42,360 0.279

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 2,660 33.61 69,910 0.436

2. Massachusetts 5,500 29.89 62,180 0.173

3. Connecticut 3,040 28.47 59,220 0.183

4. New York 18,060 27.76 57,740 0.215

5. California 27,810 27.45 57,090 0.185

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. El Centro, CA 570 $ 26.21 54,510 $ 1.134

2. Brunswick, GA 420 35.31 73,450 1.002

3. Laredo, TX 790 24.87 51,720 0.959

4. Tallahassee, FL 1,310 17.34 36,060 0.793

5. Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan NECTA 870 25.17 52,360 0.776

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Brunswick, GA 420 35.31 73,450 1.002

2. Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC 320 34.78 72,350 0.152

3. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 620 33.91 70,520 0.146

4. Olympia, WA 480 33.42 69,510 0.509

5. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 550 33.26 69,190 0.181

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service.

May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.

13-1051 Cost estimators

216,900

27.32 15.19 19.38 25.45 33.39 42.46

56,820 31,600 40,320 52,940 69,460 88,310

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building equipment contractors 33,830 $ 28.59 59,470 $

2. Nonresidential building construction 20,510 31.03 64,550

3. Residential building construction 19,420 27.06 56,280

4. Building foundation and exterior contractors 18,790 27.01 56,170

5. Building finishing contractors 18,630 26.75 55,640

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 160 35.49 73,820

2. Wired telecommunications carriers 230 34.06 70,840

3. Scientific research and development services 750 33.30 69,260

4. Telecommunications resellers 40 33.14 68,920

5. Machinery and equipment rental and leasing 70 32.28 67,150

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Colorado 5,220 $ 27.78 57,790 $ 0.237

2. Delaware 1,000 28.28 58,820 0.236

3. Utah 2,700 26.59 55,320 0.235

4. Virginia 7,990 27.79 57,800 0.221

5. Vermont 640 27.10 56,380 0.214

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 240 36.60 76,130 0.039

2. Massachusetts 6,030 35.23 73,280 0.190

3. New Jersey 5,600 30.97 64,420 0.142

4. Rhode Island 600 30.80 64,070 0.124

5. Alaska 360 30.59 63,630 0.118

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Monroe, MI 160 $ 29.55 61,460 $ 0.397

2. Naples-Marco Island, FL 490 29.38 61,100 0.378

3. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 510 34.18 71,100 0.330

4. Fort Collins-Loveland, CO 410 29.81 62,010 0.326

5. Canton-Massillon, OH 560 23.61 49,110 0.326

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 2,990 39.33 81,800 0.181

2. Provo-Orem, UT 340 38.57 80,220 0.206

3. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 1,270 36.94 76,840 0.158

4. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 220 36.58 76,080 0.170

5. Bloomington-Normal, IL (6) 36.04 74,950 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural

(e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies, hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage

situations.

13-1061 Emergency management specialists

11,330

24.26 12.35 16.92 22.79 30.29 38.87

50,450 25,690 35,200 47,410 63,010 80,850

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 5,990 $ 22.59 46,990 $

2. State government (OES designation) 1,230 23.73 49,350

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 700 28.60 59,490

4. Emergency and other relief services 680 20.67 42,990

5. Power generation and supply 470 28.64 59,570

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management and technical consulting services 310 34.36 71,480

2. Scientific research and development services 100 31.45 65,420

3. Elementary and secondary schools 40 29.91 62,210

4. Management of companies and enterprises 120 29.85 62,090

5. Computer systems design and related services 390 29.72 61,820

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 190 $ 16.45 34,220 $ 0.027

2. North Dakota 80 18.99 39,490 0.024

3. Virginia 760 29.08 60,500 0.021

4. South Dakota 80 16.59 34,500 0.021

5. Montana 90 17.01 35,370 0.021

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 600 33.05 68,750 0.004

2. Connecticut 160 32.71 68,030 0.010

3. Colorado 260 32.67 67,950 0.012

4. Nevada 60 30.89 64,250 0.005

5. Ohio 330 29.55 61,470 0.006

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA 100 $ 29.13 60,590 $ 0.119

2. Morgantown, WV 50 15.30 31,830 0.089

3. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 30 24.64 51,250 0.048

4. Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC 90 22.83 47,480 0.043

5. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 110 26.55 55,220 0.042

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH 40 43.00 89,450 0.004

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 50 41.54 86,400 0.005

3. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 90 35.83 74,520 0.002

4. Denver-Aurora, CO (6) 34.87 72,530 (6)

5. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 90 32.81 68,230 0.007

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Recruit and place workers.

13-1071 Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists

186,620

24.07 12.78 15.75 20.40 28.04 39.27

50,070 26,590 32,770 42,420 58,320 81,680

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Employment services 70,250 $ 23.55 48,980 $

2. Management and technical consulting services 19,810 32.58 67,770

3. State government (OES designation) 10,970 18.70 38,900

4. Local government (OES designation) 8,140 21.79 45,320

5. Management of companies and enterprises 7,030 25.33 52,680

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Agents and managers for public figures (6) 56.66 117,850

2. Postal service 60 38.69 80,470

3. ISPs and web search portals 250 37.02 77,010

4. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 410 33.90 70,500

5. Software publishers 410 32.99 68,630

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,790 $ 30.00 62,390 $ 0.294

2. South Dakota 800 19.11 39,750 0.210

3. Illinois 12,060 23.22 48,310 0.207

4. Florida 15,280 20.34 42,310 0.194

5. Massachusetts 6,060 29.99 62,370 0.191

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 1,790 30.00 62,390 0.294

2. Massachusetts 6,060 29.99 62,370 0.191

3. California 16,750 29.13 60,580 0.111

4. Connecticut 2,970 29.06 60,450 0.179

5. New York 15,450 28.58 59,450 0.184

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Elizabethtown, KY 200 $ 15.64 32,540 $ 0.442

2. Lawrence-Methuen-Salem, MA-NH NECTA Division 220 25.38 52,790 0.373

3. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 740 29.30 60,950 0.324

4. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,350 33.82 70,340 0.319

5. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 220 28.55 59,390 0.317

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,960 37.94 78,910 0.202

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,390 37.78 78,580 0.156

3. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 630 36.74 76,410 0.207

4. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 70 35.49 73,820 0.077

5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,350 33.82 70,340 0.319

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension

programs.

13-1072 Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists

103,870

25.72 15.47 18.94 24.15 30.67 38.53

53,500 32,180 39,400 50,230 63,800 80,150

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Management of companies and enterprises 11,790 $ 27.39 56,960 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 9,490 25.44 52,920

3. State government (OES designation) 5,090 22.64 47,080

4. Insurance carriers 4,600 25.63 53,300

5. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related 3,970 26.04 54,170

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Electronic equipment repair and maintenance 30 34.39 71,540

2. Natural gas distribution 130 32.47 67,550

3. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 210 32.37 67,330

4. Software publishers 400 32.33 67,240

5. Wired telecommunications carriers 710 32.00 66,550

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New York 11,570 $ 28.14 58,520 $ 0.138

2. Maine 780 22.00 45,760 0.131

3. Massachusetts 4,120 28.85 60,010 0.130

4. Delaware 530 27.45 57,090 0.125

5. Utah 1,190 29.09 60,500 0.103

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 530 32.15 66,870 0.087

2. Connecticut 1,450 29.58 61,520 0.087

3. Utah 1,190 29.09 60,500 0.103

4. New Jersey 3,080 28.92 60,160 0.078

5. Massachusetts 4,120 28.85 60,010 0.130

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 590 $ 26.37 54,860 $ 0.259

2. Dover, DE 140 25.52 53,090 0.242

3. Jefferson City, MO 160 19.36 40,280 0.223

4. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 630 21.07 43,820 0.201

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 9,290 29.23 60,790 0.187

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 870 34.37 71,490 0.098

2. Holland-Grand Haven, MI 60 33.18 69,020 0.054

3. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 410 32.09 66,750 0.097

4. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 650 31.79 66,120 0.115

5. Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Div 40 31.34 65,180 0.051

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Conduct training and development programs for employees.

13-1073 Training and development specialists

197,050

24.57 13.20 17.30 22.99 30.39 38.77

51,100 27,450 35,980 47,830 63,200 80,630

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Management of companies and enterprises 13,980 $ 25.78 53,630 $

2. State government (OES designation) 9,470 24.53 51,020

3. Insurance carriers 8,730 25.19 52,390

4. Local government (OES designation) 8,310 24.44 50,840

5. Computer systems design and related services 7,140 30.29 63,000

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 450 40.09 83,380

2. Pipeline transportation of natural gas 60 38.32 79,710

3. Power generation and supply 2,540 32.19 66,960

4. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 760 31.97 66,500

5. Natural gas distribution 430 31.58 65,690

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,640 $ 32.32 67,220 $ 0.269

2. Delaware 1,120 27.21 56,600 0.264

3. Georgia 9,680 25.76 53,590 0.242

4. Virginia 8,500 26.99 56,140 0.236

5. Maryland 5,580 24.66 51,290 0.220

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 1,640 32.32 67,220 0.269

2. Massachusetts 5,630 28.58 59,440 0.178

3. New Jersey 5,620 27.83 57,880 0.142

4. California 17,450 27.74 57,690 0.116

5. Washington 3,100 27.28 56,730 0.113

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Idaho Falls, ID 260 $ 28.53 59,340 $ 0.519

2. Columbus, GA-AL 590 22.97 47,780 0.505

3. Salem, OR 560 21.13 43,960 0.383

4. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 2,060 26.32 54,740 0.364

5. Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division 150 28.23 58,710 0.325

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA 100 34.30 71,350 0.225

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,190 33.97 70,660 0.134

3. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 350 33.03 68,700 0.227

4. Peoria, IL 320 32.77 68,160 0.178

5. Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA 190 31.62 65,770 0.225

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All human resources, training, and labor relations specialists not listed separately.

13-1079 Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other

204,290

26.30 12.50 18.74 25.13 33.39 42.61

54,700 26,000 38,980 52,270 69,450 88,630

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Professional and similar organizations 51,550 $ 22.24 46,260 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 20,930 34.73 72,240

3. Management of companies and enterprises 10,630 29.04 60,410

4. Employment services 10,100 22.96 47,760

5. Local government (OES designation) 9,360 25.46 52,960

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Petroleum merchant wholesalers 40 39.30 81,740

2. Wired telecommunications carriers 920 36.55 76,010

3. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 880 35.33 73,490

4. ISPs and web search portals 310 35.04 72,880

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 20,930 34.73 72,240

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 3,630 $ 39.53 82,230 $ 0.596

2. Washington 8,030 28.53 59,340 0.293

3. Virginia 10,150 30.49 63,430 0.281

4. Minnesota 7,020 25.87 53,810 0.262

5. Oregon 3,920 26.52 55,160 0.238

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 3,630 39.53 82,230 0.596

2. Maryland 4,930 30.94 64,350 0.195

3. Connecticut 1,810 30.50 63,450 0.109

4. Virginia 10,150 30.49 63,430 0.281

5. California 28,190 30.00 62,400 0.187

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Olympia, WA 670 $ 28.14 58,530 $ 0.711

2. Sheboygan, WI 360 9.77 20,320 0.584

3. Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA 1,690 23.14 48,120 0.542

4. Danville, IL 130 14.23 29,610 0.441

5. Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH 190 15.57 32,390 0.419

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 2,290 36.21 75,310 0.237

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 9,490 36.07 75,020 0.419

3. Peoria, IL 300 35.26 73,330 0.167

4. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 250 35.01 72,830 0.162

5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 380 35.00 72,800 0.090

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Analyze and coordinate the logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal

allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.

13-1081 Logisticians

79,570

31.56 18.95 24.04 30.49 38.05 46.65

65,640 39,410 50,000 63,430 79,150 97,020

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 20,870 $ 34.02 70,760 $

2. Management of companies and enterprises 5,220 31.74 66,020

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 3,880 30.23 62,880

4. Management and technical consulting services 3,700 31.37 65,240

5. Architectural and engineering services 2,690 31.76 66,060

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Software publishers 500 37.48 77,950

2. Motion picture and video industries 80 36.87 76,700

3. Communications equipment manufacturing 380 36.54 75,990

4. Scientific research and development services 1,760 36.29 75,480

5. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 160 36.00 74,870

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Michigan 5,420 $ 32.19 66,950 $ 0.126

2. Virginia 4,420 33.56 69,810 0.122

3. Utah 1,350 29.20 60,740 0.117

4. Oklahoma 1,720 29.50 61,350 0.114

5. District of Columbia 690 38.30 79,660 0.113

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Mexico 560 42.01 87,380 0.071

2. District of Columbia 690 38.30 79,660 0.113

3. New Jersey 3,010 36.29 75,490 0.076

4. Maryland 2,420 35.85 74,570 0.096

5. Hawaii 280 35.41 73,650 0.047

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Warner Robins, GA 1,240 $ 30.06 62,530 $ 2.305

2. Huntsville, AL 1,480 36.20 75,300 0.754

3. Battle Creek, MI 310 30.24 62,910 0.537

4. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL 800 36.23 75,350 0.428

5. Albany, GA 200 31.08 64,650 0.315

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lynn-Peabody-Salem, MA NECTA Division 80 48.25 100,370 0.079

2. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 380 39.87 82,930 0.246

3. Edison, NJ Metro Div 1,380 39.16 81,440 0.139

4. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 430 38.92 80,950 0.076

5. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 50 38.27 79,600 0.026

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplifications and measurement studies, and prepare operations

and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Include program analysts and management consultants. Exclude

"Computer Systems Analysts" (15-1051) and "Operations Research Analysts" (15-2031).

13-1111 Management analysts

476,070

37.15 19.15 24.45 32.72 44.42 61.70

77,270 39,840 50,860 68,050 92,390 128,330

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Management and technical consulting services 123,240 $ 43.82 91,150 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 40,810 35.40 73,640

3. State government (OES designation) 31,800 25.69 53,430

4. Management of companies and enterprises 28,970 36.05 74,990

5. Computer systems design and related services 27,150 39.84 82,870

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Automotive repair and maintenance (6) 66.14 137,570

2. Building finishing contractors (6) 51.48 107,070

3. Lessors of real estate 410 49.40 102,760

4. Highway, street, and bridge construction (6) 45.04 93,680

5. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 6,460 44.79 93,160

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 12,860 $ 36.19 75,280 $ 2.110

2. Virginia 34,200 39.70 82,570 0.948

3. Delaware 3,050 42.62 88,660 0.719

4. Maryland 18,040 35.45 73,740 0.713

5. Massachusetts 19,400 43.35 90,160 0.612

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 19,400 43.35 90,160 0.612

2. Delaware 3,050 42.62 88,660 0.719

3. New Jersey 16,270 42.55 88,510 0.411

4. Michigan 11,030 42.33 88,050 0.257

5. New Hampshire 1,120 41.44 86,200 0.178

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Tallahassee, FL 4,280 $ 24.82 51,620 $ 2.589

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 38,950 39.48 82,110 1.722

3. Carson City, NV 400 31.47 65,450 1.250

4. Austin-Round Rock, TX 8,890 27.23 56,640 1.250

5. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 2,640 38.87 80,850 1.158

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bloomington, IN (6) 64.65 134,480 (6)

2. Punta Gorda, FL 150 61.99 128,940 0.358

3. Tuscaloosa, AL 80 54.71 113,790 0.088

4. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 2,650 54.40 113,150 0.625

5. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 1,160 53.40 111,080 0.381

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Coordinate activities of staff and convention personnel to make arrangements for group meetings and conventions.

13-1121 Meeting and convention planners

42,510

21.92 12.44 15.79 20.28 26.46 34.11

45,580 25,880 32,840 42,180 55,040 70,950

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Traveler accommodation 8,250 $ 19.48 40,520 $

2. Professional and similar organizations 6,530 23.75 49,410

3. Other support services 3,700 24.78 51,540

4. Colleges and universities 1,700 20.21 42,040

5. Local government (OES designation) 1,520 20.76 43,190

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Software publishers 170 32.47 67,540

2. Activities related to credit intermediation 40 31.07 64,620

3. Cable and other subscription programming 40 29.54 61,450

4. Other financial investment activities 220 29.02 60,370

5. Nondepository credit intermediation 100 27.73 57,680

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,450 $ 24.47 50,890 $ 0.238

2. Virginia 1,820 23.90 49,720 0.050

3. Montana 210 14.59 30,340 0.049

4. Massachusetts 1,510 24.62 51,210 0.048

5. Colorado 1,060 19.90 41,390 0.048

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 540 26.97 56,090 0.033

2. New York 3,730 26.32 54,750 0.044

3. Illinois 2,220 25.44 52,910 0.038

4. Massachusetts 1,510 24.62 51,210 0.048

5. District of Columbia 1,450 24.47 50,890 0.238

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 2,830 $ 25.07 52,150 $ 0.125

2. Brunswick, GA 50 24.32 50,590 0.119

3. Hot Springs, AR 40 13.13 27,300 0.110

4. Charlottesville, VA 100 16.50 34,310 0.106

5. Eau Claire, WI 80 16.44 34,200 0.104

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Ann Arbor, MI 110 33.61 69,900 0.056

2. Charleston, WV (6) 30.84 64,140 (6)

3. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 110 29.03 60,380 0.028

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 2,920 27.55 57,310 0.059

5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 280 27.52 57,250 0.066

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All business operations specialists not listed separately.

13-1199 Business operations specialists, all other

983,340

28.96 14.46 19.56 26.76 35.91 46.44

60,240 30,070 40,680 55,650 74,700 96,590

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 137,750 $ 32.53 67,660 $

2. State government (OES designation) 85,040 27.63 57,460

3. Colleges and universities 52,490 23.77 49,430

4. Management of companies and enterprises 48,170 31.12 64,730

5. Professional and similar organizations 42,440 22.51 46,820

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Agents and managers for public figures 360 62.11 129,190

2. Metal ore mining 90 43.43 90,320

3. Automotive repair and maintenance 1,040 40.81 84,890

4. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 4,100 39.68 82,530

5. Textile furnishings mills 80 39.43 82,020

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 20,470 $ 39.24 81,630 $ 3.359

2. Minnesota 48,180 24.27 50,480 1.796

3. New Hampshire 9,550 23.96 49,850 1.522

4. California 175,920 29.26 60,860 1.168

5. Illinois 64,630 31.12 64,730 1.109

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 20,470 39.24 81,630 3.359

2. Michigan 46,880 33.17 69,000 1.092

3. Virginia 27,560 33.02 68,680 0.764

4. Colorado 23,630 32.56 67,730 1.071

5. Nevada 4,790 32.42 67,440 0.381

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Warner Robins, GA 1,880 $ 28.76 59,820 $ 3.495

2. Yuba City, CA 1,080 30.04 62,470 2.652

3. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 5,740 34.68 72,140 2.517

4. Portsmouth, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 1,350 26.64 55,410 2.365

5. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 20,330 25.15 52,300 2.271

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lewiston, ID-WA 110 59.92 124,630 0.441

2. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 2,080 40.77 84,800 0.491

3. Reno-Sparks, NV 970 39.30 81,750 0.442

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 38,560 37.73 78,490 1.705

5. Boulder, CO 2,420 37.40 77,790 1.535

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records for the purpose of giving advice or preparing statements. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or

other financial and budgetary data.

13-2011 Accountants and auditors

1,092,960

29.17 16.57 20.44 26.26 34.59 45.22

60,670 34,470 42,520 54,630 71,960 94,050

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Accounting and bookkeeping services 253,070 $ 32.21 66,990 $

2. Management of companies and enterprises 67,660 28.81 59,920

3. Local government (OES designation) 41,110 25.20 52,420

4. State government (OES designation) 36,330 23.61 49,100

5. Depository credit intermediation 25,860 26.29 54,690

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 21,580 38.14 79,340

2. Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores 680 36.40 75,720

3. Securities and commodity exchanges 280 35.50 73,840

4. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 7,540 34.57 71,910

5. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 870 33.68 70,060

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 11,200 $ 33.04 68,720 $ 1.838

2. New York 95,490 34.64 72,040 1.138

3. Colorado 23,940 29.53 61,420 1.085

4. Connecticut 17,660 32.98 68,600 1.065

5. Delaware 4,280 27.75 57,730 1.009

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 95,490 34.64 72,040 1.138

2. New Jersey 35,740 33.74 70,180 0.903

3. District of Columbia 11,200 33.04 68,720 1.838

4. Connecticut 17,660 32.98 68,600 1.065

5. Maryland 22,940 31.48 65,480 0.906

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Tallahassee, FL 3,140 $ 22.27 46,320 $ 1.900

2. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 7,280 36.84 76,630 1.718

3. Olympia, WA 1,420 25.42 52,870 1.507

4. Montgomery, AL 2,210 26.25 54,610 1.354

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 67,240 36.20 75,300 1.351

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Div 420 38.01 79,060 0.541

2. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 7,280 36.84 76,630 1.718

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 67,240 36.20 75,300 1.351

4. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 13,050 36.12 75,120 1.070

5. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA 1,160 34.98 72,760 0.656

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Appraise real property to determine its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.

13-2021 Appraisers and assessors of real estate

66,420

24.57 11.54 15.42 21.38 30.99 41.42

51,110 24,000 32,080 44,460 64,460 86,140

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Activities related to real estate 27,350 $ 25.97 54,030 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 24,250 20.74 43,140

3. State government (OES designation) 3,180 24.13 50,180

4. Nondepository credit intermediation 2,240 28.17 58,590

5. Offices of real estate agents and brokers 1,940 27.45 57,100

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 80 40.61 84,460

2. Lessors of real estate 280 40.10 83,410

3. Power generation and supply 30 37.44 77,870

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 630 37.04 77,040

5. Management of companies and enterprises 410 35.62 74,080

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arizona 2,620 $ 21.76 45,270 $ 0.102

2. Idaho 570 19.49 40,540 0.091

3. Colorado 2,000 22.74 47,290 0.091

4. Vermont 270 26.53 55,180 0.090

5. Wyoming 230 25.27 52,560 0.088

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 5,760 34.04 70,810 0.038

2. New Jersey 1,750 30.87 64,220 0.044

3. District of Columbia 150 30.33 63,090 0.025

4. Massachusetts 2,140 29.86 62,120 0.067

5. New Hampshire 280 29.55 61,460 0.045

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Pittsfield, MA Metropolitan NECTA 70 $ 21.86 45,470 $ 0.197

2. Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL 330 34.96 72,720 0.197

3. Appleton, WI 170 23.46 48,800 0.147

4. Tucson, AZ 520 15.72 32,690 0.141

5. Santa Fe, NM 90 24.66 51,300 0.140

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Antonio, TX 300 52.21 108,610 0.038

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 430 47.51 98,820 0.044

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 500 45.91 95,480 0.049

4. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 1,050 37.35 77,700 0.064

5. San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA (6) 37.24 77,470 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports for the

purpose of maintaining expenditure controls.

13-2031 Budget analysts

58,100

30.73 19.26 23.59 29.53 37.02 44.75

63,920 40,070 49,070 61,430 77,000 93,080

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 12,640 $ 32.17 66,920 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 6,750 27.52 57,250

3. State government (OES designation) 5,860 27.54 57,280

4. Colleges and universities 4,490 25.91 53,890

5. Management of companies and enterprises 3,930 32.54 67,680

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lessors of real estate (6) 64.23 133,600

2. Internet publishing and broadcasting 30 46.75 97,240

3. ISPs and web search portals 400 42.76 88,950

4. Offices of real estate agents and brokers 40 39.89 82,960

5. Oil and gas extraction 290 39.09 81,310

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 2,030 $ 35.21 73,240 $ 0.333

2. Maryland 2,260 32.58 67,770 0.089

3. Virginia 3,070 33.94 70,590 0.085

4. Alaska 250 30.65 63,760 0.082

5. New Mexico 640 27.91 58,060 0.081

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 2,030 35.21 73,240 0.333

2. Illinois 2,160 34.96 72,720 0.037

3. New Jersey 1,190 34.09 70,900 0.030

4. California 11,020 34.01 70,730 0.073

5. Virginia 3,070 33.94 70,590 0.085

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Olympia, WA 230 $ 30.96 64,390 $ 0.244

2. Carson City, NV 60 32.36 67,300 0.188

3. Fort Walton Beach-Crestview-Destin, FL 160 27.73 57,680 0.185

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 4,040 35.75 74,350 0.179

5. Huntsville, AL 350 31.57 65,670 0.178

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,470 40.43 84,090 0.165

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 630 38.56 80,200 0.065

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 640 38.42 79,910 0.062

4. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div (6) 37.73 78,480 (6)

5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 1,510 37.08 77,120 0.040

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Analyze current credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare

reports with this credit information for use in decision-making.

13-2041 Credit analysts

66,690

28.94 14.72 18.50 25.17 35.17 48.21

60,190 30,620 38,480 52,350 73,150 100,280

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Nondepository credit intermediation 15,240 $ 28.38 59,040 $

2. Depository credit intermediation 15,200 28.05 58,330

3. Automobile dealers 7,340 36.22 75,350

4. Activities related to credit intermediation 5,860 24.50 50,960

5. Management of companies and enterprises 4,610 28.16 58,570

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Monetary authorities - central bank 70 40.48 84,200

2. Other financial investment activities 940 38.97 81,060

3. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 1,570 38.46 79,990

4. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 450 37.19 77,350

5. Management and technical consulting services (6) 36.37 75,650

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arizona 3,850 $ 20.30 42,230 $ 0.150

2. South Dakota 320 23.84 49,580 0.084

3. Illinois 3,990 28.74 59,770 0.068

4. North Carolina 2,530 30.77 63,990 0.065

5. Nebraska 590 21.29 44,290 0.065

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 4,600 41.14 85,580 0.055

2. District of Columbia (6) 37.24 77,450 (6)

3. Colorado 1,150 35.11 73,020 0.052

4. California 8,900 33.77 70,240 0.059

5. Connecticut 960 32.70 68,020 0.058

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV 210 $ 25.61 53,270 $ 0.209

2. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 3,620 19.62 40,800 0.197

3. Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC 1,350 31.31 65,120 0.166

4. Sioux Falls, SD 210 26.14 54,380 0.165

5. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 1,610 32.14 66,860 0.106

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 3,400 44.37 92,300 0.068

2. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 410 40.07 83,350 0.097

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 830 39.36 81,870 0.086

4. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY 280 38.40 79,860 0.052

5. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 380 38.32 79,700 0.042

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.

13-2051 Financial analysts

196,960

37.16 19.40 24.38 32.02 43.60 62.56

77,280 40,340 50,700 66,590 90,690 130,130

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other financial investment activities 26,680 $ 49.63 103,240 $

2. Management of companies and enterprises 22,020 34.40 71,560

3. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 20,670 44.40 92,350

4. Depository credit intermediation 16,830 34.37 71,490

5. Insurance carriers 11,140 32.76 68,140

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lessors of nonfinancial intangible assets 50 52.73 109,690

2. Other financial investment activities 26,680 49.63 103,240

3. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers 40 47.58 98,960

4. Services to buildings and dwellings 30 47.46 98,710

5. Office administrative services 1,940 44.93 93,450

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 2,480 $ 39.07 81,260 $ 0.407

2. Connecticut 6,250 44.01 91,530 0.377

3. New York 30,290 43.58 90,650 0.361

4. Delaware 1,510 36.00 74,880 0.356

5. Massachusetts 10,050 40.32 83,850 0.317

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 6,250 44.01 91,530 0.377

2. New York 30,290 43.58 90,650 0.361

3. New Jersey 8,320 42.55 88,490 0.210

4. California 19,920 41.65 86,620 0.132

5. Montana 140 40.91 85,100 0.033

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 3,200 $ 54.03 112,380 $ 0.755

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 26,530 46.61 96,960 0.533

3. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 8,100 41.62 86,570 0.491

4. Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC 3,670 33.12 68,890 0.450

5. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 1,470 36.13 75,140 0.433

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 3,200 54.03 112,380 0.755

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 3,250 53.13 110,500 0.336

3. Columbus, IN 30 51.95 108,050 0.071

4. Napa, CA 40 51.14 106,370 0.063

5. Saginaw-Saginaw Township North, MI 80 50.77 105,600 0.089

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Advise clients on financial plans utilizing knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include

assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives to establish investment strategies.

13-2052 Personal financial advisors

119,690

41.70 15.55 21.22 31.79 54.93

86,730 32,340 44,130 66,120 114,260

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4)

(4)

$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other financial investment activities 41,000 $ 48.00 99,840 $

2. Depository credit intermediation 23,930 36.63 76,190

3. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related 5,230 35.12 73,060

4. Other investment pools and funds 2,340 32.60 67,800

5. Management of companies and enterprises 2,260 36.87 76,680

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other financial investment activities 41,000 48.00 99,840

2. Land subdivision 120 47.17 98,120

3. Activities related to real estate 250 43.51 90,490

4. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage (6) 42.96 89,360

5. Legal services 110 42.71 88,850

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New York 17,950 $ 52.85 109,930 $ 0.214

2. Delaware 670 40.82 84,910 0.158

3. Florida 11,280 35.85 74,560 0.143

4. Massachusetts 4,480 (6) (6) 0.141

5. New Jersey 5,260 44.81 93,200 0.133

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 17,950 52.85 109,930 0.214

2. Maine 420 50.36 104,760 0.070

3. Michigan 3,270 47.88 99,600 0.076

4. Alabama 1,240 46.34 96,380 0.065

5. Hawaii 470 45.24 94,090 0.078

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Great Falls, MT 130 $ 32.49 67,590 $ 0.382

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 16,050 55.13 114,670 0.323

3. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metro Div 1,790 32.67 67,950 0.319

4. Naples-Marco Island, FL 400 39.81 82,800 0.309

5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,240 46.98 97,710 0.293

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 90 61.84 128,630 0.099

2. Montgomery, AL 80 61.38 127,670 0.049

3. Lansing-East Lansing, MI 190 60.49 125,820 0.091

4. Portsmouth, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA (6) 57.33 119,250 (6)

5. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 130 56.85 118,250 0.030

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.

13-2053 Insurance underwriters

99,430

27.86 15.52 19.23 25.17 34.17 44.35

57,960 32,270 40,000 52,350 71,070 92,240

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Insurance carriers 62,930 $ 28.03 58,300 $

2. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related 23,160 28.04 58,320

3. Management of companies and enterprises 4,100 25.99 54,060

4. Nondepository credit intermediation 2,690 26.87 55,900

5. Depository credit intermediation 1,720 26.02 54,130

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Activities related to real estate (6) 41.36 86,020

2. Management and technical consulting services 70 33.86 70,430

3. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 600 33.61 69,920

4. Other financial investment activities 160 30.87 64,200

5. Office administrative services 190 30.07 62,540

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Connecticut 2,790 $ 33.90 70,500 $ 0.168

2. Illinois 8,600 29.15 60,630 0.148

3. Nebraska 1,180 24.84 51,670 0.131

4. Iowa 1,820 23.42 48,710 0.124

5. New York 8,860 33.21 69,080 0.106

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 2,790 33.90 70,500 0.168

2. Alaska (6) 33.24 69,150 (6)

3. New York 8,860 33.21 69,080 0.106

4. Massachusetts 2,860 32.45 67,510 0.090

5. New Jersey 3,530 32.10 66,770 0.089

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 1,340 $ 24.15 50,230 $ 0.428

2. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,940 35.26 73,330 0.350

3. Utica-Rome, NY 370 28.66 59,610 0.287

4. Lincoln, NE 380 22.41 46,610 0.238

5. Burlington, NC 130 22.97 47,780 0.224

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Racine, WI (6) 37.77 78,550 (6)

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 5,660 36.53 75,990 0.114

3. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 810 36.36 75,630 0.090

4. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,940 35.26 73,330 0.350

5. Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ 300 34.41 71,580 0.090

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine,

verify correctness of, or establish authenticity of records.

13-2061 Financial examiners

24,430

34.25 16.72 22.36 31.43 43.93 56.73

71,240 34,790 46,510 65,370 91,380 118,000

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 5,270 $ 45.59 94,820 $

2. Depository credit intermediation 3,450 30.73 63,920

3. State government (OES designation) 3,310 27.39 56,970

4. Nondepository credit intermediation 1,940 28.58 59,450

5. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 1,690 37.47 77,940

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 5,270 45.59 94,820

2. Office administrative services (6) 41.35 86,020

3. Monetary authorities - central bank 1,380 38.03 79,110

4. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 1,690 37.47 77,940

5. Employment services 50 37.22 77,420

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 350 $ 48.64 101,180 $ 0.057

2. Massachusetts 1,350 34.38 71,500 0.043

3. New Jersey 1,060 37.00 76,960 0.027

4. New York 2,200 36.72 76,370 0.026

5. Iowa 380 31.30 65,100 0.026

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 350 48.64 101,180 0.057

2. Tennessee 590 42.92 89,270 0.022

3. Missouri 510 39.42 82,000 0.019

4. Connecticut 320 38.91 80,930 0.019

5. California 2,150 37.35 77,690 0.014

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 270 $ 32.64 67,880 $ 0.086

2. Springfield, IL 90 28.47 59,210 0.083

3. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 340 (6) (6) 0.079

4. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 1,150 33.82 70,350 0.070

5. Albany, GA 40 34.78 72,340 0.063

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Memphis, TN-MS-AR 150 50.82 105,710 0.024

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 480 48.02 99,880 0.050

3. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 470 47.17 98,110 0.021

4. Kansas City, MO-KS 260 43.85 91,200 0.027

5. Edison, NJ Metro Div 340 42.05 87,470 0.034

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Provide guidance to prospective loan applicants who have problems qualifying for traditional loans. Guidance may include determining the best type of loan and

explaining loan requirements or restrictions.

13-2071 Loan counselors

30,430

20.12 12.02 14.02 17.21 22.62 31.43

41,840 24,990 29,150 35,790 47,040 65,370

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Nondepository credit intermediation 8,150 $ 21.73 45,200 $

2. Depository credit intermediation 4,850 21.43 44,580

3. Colleges and universities 4,740 19.06 39,640

4. Activities related to credit intermediation 3,490 22.37 46,520

5. Other professional and technical services 1,950 14.55 30,270

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Automobile dealers 40 32.69 67,990

2. Local government (OES designation) 210 24.63 51,240

3. Elementary and secondary schools (6) 22.98 47,790

4. Activities related to credit intermediation 3,490 22.37 46,520

5. Management and technical consulting services 190 21.92 45,590

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Utah 850 $ 17.75 36,930 $ 0.074

2. Maryland 1,100 19.85 41,290 0.043

3. Alabama 770 17.25 35,870 0.040

4. Rhode Island 190 17.46 36,320 0.039

5. District of Columbia 230 27.59 57,400 0.038

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Michigan 720 27.92 58,080 0.017

2. District of Columbia 230 27.59 57,400 0.038

3. Nevada 470 27.48 57,160 0.037

4. Hawaii 100 24.14 50,200 0.017

5. Colorado (6) 23.66 49,220 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lawton, OK 40 $ 15.94 33,150 $ 0.099

2. Huntsville, AL 160 22.17 46,100 0.081

3. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 1,000 21.41 44,530 0.077

4. Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metro Div 570 17.55 36,510 0.075

5. Harrisonburg, VA 40 15.49 32,220 0.069

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 420 28.42 59,120 0.046

2. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL 30 26.59 55,300 0.014

3. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 120 25.88 53,830 0.016

4. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 190 25.87 53,810 0.011

5. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 220 25.74 53,530 0.018

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and methods of payments. Include

mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, and loan underwriters.

13-2072 Loan officers

359,260

29.77 14.23 18.07 24.89 35.40 51.46

61,930 29,590 37,590 51,760 73,630 107,040

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Depository credit intermediation 131,550 $ 27.27 56,730 $

2. Nondepository credit intermediation 127,330 31.03 64,540

3. Activities related to credit intermediation 65,160 31.72 65,970

4. Management of companies and enterprises 7,540 30.73 63,920

5. Insurance carriers 5,260 31.19 64,880

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 1,870 39.09 81,300

2. Other financial investment activities 1,870 35.89 74,660

3. Machinery and equipment rental and leasing 90 35.55 73,950

4. Data processing and related services (6) 34.94 72,680

5. Grantmaking and giving services 90 33.67 70,030

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Rhode Island 2,170 $ 36.88 76,710 $ 0.450

2. Utah 5,120 28.51 59,310 0.445

3. Arizona 10,570 33.91 70,540 0.411

4. South Dakota 1,530 22.40 46,590 0.401

5. Minnesota 10,100 33.76 70,210 0.376

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 8,070 38.76 80,620 0.255

2. Alaska 390 37.82 78,670 0.128

3. Connecticut 3,310 36.89 76,740 0.200

4. Rhode Island 2,170 36.88 76,710 0.450

5. New York 13,410 36.83 76,610 0.160

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Carson City, NV 290 $ 16.10 33,480 $ 0.906

2. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 9,770 37.43 77,850 0.641

3. Camden, NJ Metro Div 2,890 33.79 70,280 0.543

4. Salt Lake City, UT 3,190 28.68 59,660 0.538

5. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 1,540 44.55 92,660 0.506

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 240 45.73 95,120 0.185

2. Lima, OH (6) 45.47 94,580 (6)

3. Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division 240 45.27 94,170 0.181

4. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 1,540 44.55 92,660 0.506

5. Flagstaff, AZ 90 44.37 92,280 0.155

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.

13-2081 Tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents

75,160

23.89 13.12 16.75 21.93 30.06 39.37

49,690 27,290 34,840 45,620 62,530 81,890

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 32,450 $ 28.06 58,360 $

2. State government (OES designation) 27,900 22.27 46,320

3. Local government (OES designation) 14,810 17.81 37,050

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 32,450 28.06 58,360

2. State government (OES designation) 27,900 22.27 46,320

3. Local government (OES designation) 14,810 17.81 37,050

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Utah 2,510 $ 19.21 39,950 $ 0.218

2. Kentucky 2,410 20.23 42,080 0.135

3. Georgia 3,110 20.49 42,620 0.078

4. Mississippi 840 17.40 36,190 0.075

5. Connecticut 1,240 31.78 66,110 0.075

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 1,240 31.78 66,110 0.075

2. Hawaii 130 31.44 65,400 0.022

3. Alaska 90 30.98 64,440 0.030

4. New Jersey 1,900 30.31 63,050 0.048

5. Illinois 2,400 30.12 62,650 0.041

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Ogden-Clearfield, UT 2,040 $ 19.28 40,100 $ 1.066

2. Tallahassee, FL 990 18.54 38,560 0.599

3. Fresno, CA 1,680 19.13 39,790 0.513

4. Olympia, WA 380 23.30 48,450 0.403

5. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 1,350 23.51 48,910 0.312

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 430 36.27 75,440 0.044

2. Waterbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 50 35.72 74,290 0.072

3. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 1,070 35.09 72,990 0.026

4. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 60 35.01 72,820 0.039

5. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 310 34.45 71,650 0.035

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses but do not have the background or responsibilities of an accredited or certified public accountant.

13-2082 Tax preparers

62,860

15.94 7.73 9.80 13.15 19.15 27.23

33,160 16,080 20,380 27,360 39,830 56,640

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Accounting and bookkeeping services 60,330 $ 15.70 32,650 $

2. Management and technical consulting services 370 26.86 55,870

3. Office administrative services 240 12.25 25,470

4. Legal services 240 19.16 39,850

5. Management of companies and enterprises 220 22.03 45,830

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nondepository credit intermediation (6) 31.53 65,580

2. Management and technical consulting services 370 26.86 55,870

3. Insurance carriers 60 26.15 54,380

4. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers (6) 25.32 52,660

5. Depository credit intermediation 140 23.00 47,850

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Delaware 640 $ 19.43 40,420 $ 0.151

2. Georgia 3,150 15.57 32,380 0.079

3. Louisiana 1,300 11.29 23,490 0.073

4. Texas 6,790 13.41 27,900 0.070

5. Virginia 2,450 13.89 28,890 0.068

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Arizona 840 27.17 56,510 0.033

2. Massachusetts 1,740 26.51 55,130 0.055

3. Kansas 530 22.66 47,120 0.040

4. California 5,290 22.22 46,210 0.035

5. Delaware 640 19.43 40,420 0.151

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lake Charles, LA 170 $ 9.95 20,700 $ 0.197

2. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 530 18.51 38,510 0.156

3. Albany, GA 80 11.51 23,950 0.126

4. Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan NECTA 140 17.99 37,420 0.125

5. Kingston, NY 70 17.18 35,740 0.115

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI 70 45.69 95,030 0.018

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 350 31.37 65,260 0.039

3. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div (6) 31.00 64,480 (6)

4. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 610 27.60 57,400 0.033

5. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div (6) 25.75 53,550 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All financial specialists not listed separately.

13-2099 Financial specialists, all other

120,790

28.65 14.77 18.97 25.81 34.99 45.48

59,600 30,720 39,470 53,680 72,780 94,600

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Depository credit intermediation 19,710 $ 27.41 57,020 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 13,190 32.20 66,970

3. Nondepository credit intermediation 9,020 26.78 55,700

4. Management of companies and enterprises 8,320 30.92 64,310

5. State government (OES designation) 6,660 23.94 49,790

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Freight transportation arrangement 140 45.36 94,360

2. Land subdivision 160 44.27 92,080

3. Offices of dentists (6) 40.02 83,240

4. Nonresidential building construction 50 39.74 82,670

5. Electric goods merchant wholesalers 110 39.72 82,620

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,590 $ 39.24 81,620 $ 0.261

2. Rhode Island 1,000 24.43 50,810 0.207

3. Illinois 11,820 32.90 68,440 0.203

4. Michigan 7,810 29.64 61,640 0.182

5. New Hampshire 1,110 33.99 70,690 0.177

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 1,590 39.24 81,620 0.261

2. New Hampshire 1,110 33.99 70,690 0.177

3. Virginia 2,500 32.92 68,470 0.069

4. Illinois 11,820 32.90 68,440 0.203

5. New Jersey 4,590 31.68 65,900 0.116

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 890 $ 32.14 66,850 $ 0.390

2. Manchester, NH Metropolitan NECTA 340 (6) (6) 0.344

3. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 2,490 26.42 54,940 0.278

4. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 880 20.38 42,390 0.259

5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 9,280 34.24 71,210 0.247

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 3,310 37.67 78,350 0.146

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div (6) 37.38 77,750 (6)

3. Battle Creek, MI (6) 37.13 77,230 (6)

4. Modesto, CA (6) 36.81 76,560 (6)

5. Chattanooga, TN-GA (6) 36.63 76,190 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Solve or develop solutions to problems in the field of

computer hardware and software.

15-1011 Computer and information scientists, research

27,650

46.36 25.77 34.58 45.17 56.78 69.66

96,440 53,590 71,930 93,950 118,100 144,880

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Computer systems design and related services 6,660 $ 46.71 97,160 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 5,060 42.51 88,420

3. Scientific research and development services 3,510 46.98 97,730

4. Software publishers 2,980 57.31 119,210

5. Colleges and universities 1,450 30.30 63,030

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Communications equipment manufacturing 30 63.29 131,640

2. Internet publishing and broadcasting 90 61.61 128,140

3. Software publishers 2,980 57.31 119,210

4. Electric goods merchant wholesalers 150 52.70 109,620

5. Data processing and related services 1,000 51.29 106,680

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Maryland 1,840 $ 45.51 94,650 $ 0.073

2. Rhode Island 340 43.59 90,660 0.070

3. Virginia 2,500 46.24 96,180 0.069

4. District of Columbia 390 45.71 95,070 0.064

5. New Hampshire 320 46.32 96,340 0.051

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 1,350 56.54 117,600 0.043

2. California 4,910 56.00 116,470 0.033

3. Minnesota (6) 53.92 112,160 (6)

4. New York 1,610 51.39 106,880 0.019

5. Washington 950 50.76 105,590 0.035

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Huntsville, AL 380 $ 43.62 90,730 $ 0.194

2. Warner Robins, GA 90 33.22 69,100 0.167

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,530 60.97 126,820 0.158

4. Gulfport-Biloxi, MS 130 34.74 72,260 0.139

5. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,130 64.19 133,510 0.127

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,130 64.19 133,510 0.127

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,530 60.97 126,820 0.158

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 130 59.26 123,270 0.013

4. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 40 57.40 119,380 0.016

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 1,190 57.15 118,870 0.072

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Convert project specifications and statements of problems and procedures to detailed logical flow charts for coding into computer language. Develop and write

computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information. May program web sites.

15-1021 Computer programmers

396,020

33.42 18.49 23.84 31.50 40.91 51.26

69,500 38,460 49,580 65,510 85,080 106,610

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Computer systems design and related services 130,290 $ 34.81 72,400 $

2. Software publishers 18,300 38.62 80,340

3. Management of companies and enterprises 16,250 32.99 68,620

4. Insurance carriers 15,050 32.61 67,830

5. Employment services 12,810 36.46 75,830

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 2,630 45.93 95,530

2. Offices of dentists 40 39.92 83,040

3. Other financial investment activities 2,070 39.05 81,220

4. Depository credit intermediation 5,660 38.98 81,070

5. Postal service 70 38.81 80,720

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Utah 6,290 $ 32.80 68,220 $ 0.546

2. New Jersey 20,780 39.39 81,930 0.525

3. Delaware 1,950 37.49 77,970 0.460

4. District of Columbia 2,660 34.15 71,030 0.436

5. Virginia 15,310 36.22 75,340 0.424

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 10,920 41.30 85,900 0.399

2. New Jersey 20,780 39.39 81,930 0.525

3. Delaware 1,950 37.49 77,970 0.460

4. Connecticut 6,350 37.29 77,560 0.383

5. Massachusetts 12,350 36.86 76,660 0.390

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Jefferson City, MO 730 $ 24.31 50,570 $ 1.018

2. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 1,300 39.90 82,990 0.841

3. Edison, NJ Metro Div 8,010 40.50 84,240 0.805

4. Carson City, NV 250 32.17 66,910 0.781

5. Provo-Orem, UT 1,180 27.84 57,900 0.714

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY 830 46.83 97,410 0.333

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 5,160 45.24 94,110 0.579

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 9,170 43.80 91,110 0.673

4. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 4,330 43.18 89,810 0.430

5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 2,340 42.60 88,600 0.552

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design

software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area,

working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. Exclude "Computer Hardware Engineers" (17-2061).

15-1031 Computer software engineers, applications

472,520

39.42 23.73 30.20 38.36 47.34 57.58

82,000 49,350 62,830 79,780 98,470 119,770

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Computer systems design and related services 155,640 $ 39.21 81,570 $

2. Software publishers 36,410 41.59 86,510

3. Management of companies and enterprises 21,840 38.19 79,440

4. Insurance carriers 18,500 36.40 75,710

5. Management and technical consulting services 15,810 40.72 84,690

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other telecommunications 70 48.55 100,980

2. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 10,910 47.61 99,020

3. Rail transportation (6) 44.33 92,210

4. Other financial investment activities 3,330 43.86 91,240

5. Lessors of nonfinancial intangible assets 230 43.41 90,300

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Virginia 32,930 $ 41.26 85,810 $ 0.913

2. Washington 23,720 39.67 82,520 0.867

3. Massachusetts 22,810 43.46 90,390 0.719

4. New Hampshire 4,490 40.08 83,360 0.715

5. Colorado 13,590 41.14 85,570 0.616

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 84,550 44.03 91,590 0.561

2. Massachusetts 22,810 43.46 90,390 0.719

3. Maryland 11,530 41.82 86,990 0.456

4. New Jersey 21,160 41.55 86,430 0.535

5. Virginia 32,930 41.26 85,810 0.913

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 20,030 $ 49.16 102,260 $ 2.248

2. Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division 2,270 38.72 80,530 1.713

3. Boulder, CO 2,510 44.59 92,760 1.592

4. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 20,250 40.95 85,180 1.486

5. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 1,590 45.90 95,470 1.336

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Idaho Falls, ID (6) 53.44 111,150 (6)

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 20,030 49.16 102,260 2.248

3. College Station-Bryan, TX 240 48.73 101,350 0.270

4. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 960 47.87 99,570 0.501

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 11,440 47.81 99,450 1.182

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military,

communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software

requirements. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.

15-1032 Computer software engineers, systems software

329,060

41.95 25.76 32.51 41.04 50.64 60.46

87,250 53,580 67,620 85,370 105,330 125,750

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Computer systems design and related services 91,700 $ 41.97 87,300 $

2. Software publishers 21,180 43.76 91,020

3. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 20,120 46.07 95,820

4. Data processing and related services 16,640 37.99 79,030

5. Scientific research and development services 15,890 47.12 98,010

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other chemical product and preparation mfg. (6) 50.81 105,680

2. Scientific research and development services 15,890 47.12 98,010

3. Specialized design services 50 46.53 96,780

4. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 20,120 46.07 95,820

5. Communications equipment manufacturing 5,590 45.56 94,770

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Virginia 26,140 $ 46.86 97,460 $ 0.724

2. Massachusetts 20,730 44.75 93,080 0.654

3. Maryland 12,570 45.37 94,380 0.497

4. Colorado 10,640 41.07 85,420 0.482

5. Utah 5,000 36.10 75,090 0.434

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Virginia 26,140 46.86 97,460 0.724

2. California 50,400 46.19 96,070 0.335

3. New Jersey 12,440 45.98 95,630 0.314

4. Maryland 12,570 45.37 94,380 0.497

5. New Mexico 1,460 45.18 93,970 0.185

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 3,780 $ 49.65 103,280 $ 2.447

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 18,680 50.87 105,800 2.096

3. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 2,050 46.18 96,060 1.723

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 24,700 47.60 99,000 1.092

5. Colorado Springs, CO 2,440 39.16 81,450 0.969

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Fort Smith, AR-OK 30 65.71 136,680 0.025

2. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ (6) 51.79 107,730 (6)

3. Ithaca, NY (6) 51.65 107,430 (6)

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 18,680 50.87 105,800 2.096

5. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 3,780 49.65 103,280 2.447

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Provide technical assistance to computer system users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone or from remote

location. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and

operating systems. Exclude "Network and Computer Systems Administrators" (15-1071).

15-1041 Computer support specialists

514,460

21.32 12.16 15.44 19.94 25.79 32.95

44,350 25,290 32,110 41,470 53,640 68,540

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Computer systems design and related services 84,260 $ 22.12 46,020 $

2. Elementary and secondary schools 28,420 19.14 39,810

3. Colleges and universities 25,010 19.93 41,450

4. Management of companies and enterprises 24,740 21.93 45,620

5. Software publishers 20,670 24.61 51,180

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 4,800 29.65 61,670

2. Natural gas distribution 300 29.04 60,410

3. Pipeline transportation of natural gas 50 28.35 58,960

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 1,790 27.02 56,210

5. Agents and managers for public figures 60 26.73 55,590

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 4,280 $ 24.03 49,970 $ 0.702

2. Colorado 14,040 23.37 48,610 0.636

3. Virginia 21,570 23.05 47,940 0.598

4. Oklahoma 8,850 17.04 35,440 0.589

5. Massachusetts 16,610 26.45 55,020 0.524

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 16,610 26.45 55,020 0.524

2. Delaware 2,050 25.14 52,280 0.483

3. Connecticut 6,500 24.65 51,270 0.392

4. Washington 12,440 24.20 50,340 0.455

5. California 59,520 24.09 50,100 0.395

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 1,720 $ 35.00 72,790 $ 1.113

2. Boulder, CO 1,410 24.72 51,420 0.894

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 7,960 29.80 61,980 0.893

4. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 970 28.98 60,290 0.815

5. Raleigh-Cary, NC 3,880 22.16 46,080 0.813

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 1,720 35.00 72,790 1.113

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 4,610 29.94 62,270 0.476

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 7,960 29.80 61,980 0.893

4. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 970 28.98 60,290 0.815

5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,880 28.68 59,640 0.444

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Analyze science, engineering, business, and all other data processing problems for application to electronic data processing systems. Analyze user requirements,

procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or

recommend commercially available software. Exclude persons working primarily as "Engineers" (17-2011 through 17-2199), "Mathematicians" (15-2021), or

"Scientists" (19-1011 through 19-3099). May supervise computer programmers.

15-1051 Computer systems analysts

446,460

34.73 20.57 26.12 33.54 42.11 51.36

72,230 42,780 54,320 69,760 87,600 106,820

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Computer systems design and related services 97,990 $ 35.96 74,800 $

2. Management of companies and enterprises 36,340 34.74 72,250

3. Insurance carriers 25,470 34.22 71,170

4. State government (OES designation) 18,440 29.33 61,000

5. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 18,120 39.85 82,890

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 4,710 41.78 86,900

2. Scientific research and development services 9,120 41.05 85,390

3. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 18,120 39.85 82,890

4. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 6,340 39.41 81,980

5. Internet publishing and broadcasting 430 39.13 81,390

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Virginia 28,420 $ 37.15 77,280 $ 0.788

2. District of Columbia 4,260 36.32 75,540 0.699

3. Connecticut 10,280 37.17 77,310 0.620

4. Colorado 11,360 35.50 73,840 0.515

5. Delaware 2,000 38.03 79,100 0.471

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 16,990 39.50 82,150 0.429

2. New York 28,480 38.78 80,670 0.340

3. Delaware 2,000 38.03 79,100 0.471

4. Massachusetts 13,650 37.98 79,000 0.431

5. Connecticut 10,280 37.17 77,310 0.620

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Huntsville, AL 3,030 $ 33.05 68,750 $ 1.543

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 25,480 38.05 79,150 1.126

3. Durham, NC 2,870 37.53 78,070 1.102

4. Springfield, IL 1,190 31.65 65,830 1.095

5. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 5,200 36.56 76,050 0.937

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 4,120 42.41 88,210 0.409

2. Bloomington-Normal, IL 630 41.61 86,550 0.753

3. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 910 41.48 86,280 0.589

4. Edison, NJ Metro Div 5,560 41.14 85,580 0.559

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 6,930 40.69 84,630 0.716

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Coordinate changes to computer databases, test and implement the database applying knowledge of database management systems. May plan, coordinate, and

implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

15-1061 Database administrators

109,840

32.43 17.96 23.35 31.09 40.78 49.52

67,460 37,350 48,560 64,670 84,830 103,010

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Computer systems design and related services 15,690 $ 35.85 74,570 $

2. Management of companies and enterprises 8,110 32.94 68,520

3. Colleges and universities 4,720 28.23 58,720

4. Insurance carriers 4,130 34.02 70,770

5. Local government (OES designation) 3,820 30.05 62,500

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rail transportation 120 48.40 100,670

2. Natural gas distribution 150 41.79 86,920

3. Other financial investment activities 1,800 39.80 82,790

4. Audio and video equipment manufacturing 60 39.54 82,250

5. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 610 37.66 78,320

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,570 $ 30.51 63,460 $ 0.258

2. Delaware 920 32.92 68,480 0.217

3. Virginia 5,420 36.02 74,920 0.150

4. Maryland 3,460 34.85 72,480 0.137

5. Massachusetts 4,040 35.19 73,190 0.127

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 8,320 36.35 75,610 0.099

2. Virginia 5,420 36.02 74,920 0.150

3. California 11,050 35.65 74,150 0.073

4. Washington 2,680 35.57 73,980 0.098

5. New Jersey 4,100 35.50 73,850 0.104

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 800 $ 33.15 68,950 $ 0.236

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 5,250 36.09 75,070 0.232

3. Lexington-Fayette, KY 520 26.84 55,830 0.214

4. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 1,090 32.06 66,690 0.193

5. Austin-Round Rock, TX 1,330 32.66 67,940 0.187

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,320 41.76 86,850 0.136

2. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 50 40.80 84,860 0.072

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,150 40.39 84,000 0.129

4. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 60 40.17 83,550 0.046

5. Boulder, CO 270 40.12 83,460 0.171

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet system or a segment of a network system.

Maintain network hardware and software. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support

network availability. May supervise other network support and client server specialists and plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures. Exclude

"Computer Support Specialists" (15-1041).

15-1071 Network and computer systems administrators

289,520

31.37 18.56 23.33 29.87 38.06 46.67

65,260 38,610 48,520 62,130 79,160 97,080

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Computer systems design and related services 44,680 $ 33.89 70,500 $

2. Management of companies and enterprises 18,440 32.57 67,750

3. Elementary and secondary schools 12,210 26.73 55,600

4. Colleges and universities 11,220 27.52 57,240

5. Wired telecommunications carriers 9,910 34.43 71,610

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Securities and commodity exchanges 260 41.37 86,040

2. Rail transportation 200 40.15 83,500

3. Farm product raw material merch. whls. 70 38.58 80,250

4. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 3,550 37.40 77,800

5. Natural gas distribution 400 36.31 75,520

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 4,120 $ 34.41 71,580 $ 0.676

2. Virginia 16,690 34.74 72,260 0.463

3. Maryland 8,530 34.55 71,870 0.337

4. Colorado 7,100 33.96 70,630 0.322

5. Minnesota 8,580 30.61 63,670 0.320

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 17,420 36.02 74,920 0.208

2. Delaware 1,110 35.48 73,790 0.262

3. Massachusetts 9,100 35.04 72,870 0.287

4. California 31,930 34.94 72,680 0.212

5. New Jersey 10,910 34.75 72,280 0.276

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 16,400 $ 36.12 75,130 $ 0.725

2. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 830 35.81 74,480 0.537

3. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 2,950 37.30 77,580 0.522

4. Huntsville, AL 920 27.13 56,440 0.469

5. Boulder, CO 740 38.67 80,430 0.469

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 3,700 43.07 89,590 0.415

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 4,060 39.87 82,920 0.419

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 12,940 39.44 82,040 0.260

4. Boulder, CO 740 38.67 80,430 0.469

5. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 2,950 37.30 77,580 0.522

See footnotes at end of table.
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Analyze, design, test, and evaluate network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), Internet, intranet, and other data

communications systems. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and

software. Include telecommunications specialists who deal with the interfacing of computer and communications equipment. May supervise computer

programmers.

15-1081 Network systems and data communications analysts

203,710

32.43 18.47 23.80 31.06 39.73 48.92

67,460 38,410 49,510 64,600 82,630 101,740

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Computer systems design and related services 33,750 $ 33.68 70,060 $

2. Management of companies and enterprises 15,730 33.95 70,620

3. Wired telecommunications carriers 13,620 35.22 73,260

4. Management and technical consulting services 7,020 34.92 72,630

5. State government (OES designation) 6,550 26.13 54,350

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Automotive equipment rental and leasing 70 40.75 84,770

2. Other financial investment activities 1,490 38.99 81,090

3. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 880 38.89 80,900

4. Consumer goods rental 40 38.24 79,530

5. Communications equipment manufacturing 600 38.03 79,110

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Virginia 12,400 $ 36.74 76,420 $ 0.344

2. District of Columbia 1,870 33.65 70,000 0.307

3. Maryland 7,060 35.61 74,070 0.279

4. Delaware 1,080 32.90 68,430 0.255

5. Connecticut 3,870 32.88 68,390 0.233

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 7,170 37.72 78,460 0.181

2. Massachusetts 6,360 37.35 77,680 0.201

3. Virginia 12,400 36.74 76,420 0.344

4. New York 14,260 36.25 75,410 0.170

5. Maryland 7,060 35.61 74,070 0.279

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Raleigh-Cary, NC 2,770 $ 32.22 67,020 $ 0.580

2. Tallahassee, FL 950 23.99 49,910 0.575

3. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 11,370 37.86 78,740 0.503

4. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 600 37.56 78,120 0.388

5. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 2,190 38.31 79,690 0.387

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI 450 46.29 96,270 0.115

2. St. George, UT (6) 43.44 90,360 (6)

3. Pittsfield, MA Metropolitan NECTA (6) 42.02 87,400 (6)

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 2,720 40.76 84,770 0.281

5. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 3,070 39.46 82,070 0.344

See footnotes at end of table.
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All computer specialists not listed separately.

15-1099 Computer specialists, all other

180,270

33.35 17.07 24.50 32.97 41.88 49.65

69,370 35,500 50,950 68,570 87,120 103,270

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 61,410 $ 37.86 78,750 $

2. Computer systems design and related services 20,700 34.77 72,330

3. Management of companies and enterprises 10,740 31.76 66,050

4. Employment services 8,090 31.81 66,170

5. Colleges and universities 7,540 25.48 53,010

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 1,010 42.05 87,450

2. Other food manufacturing (6) 41.38 86,070

3. Druggists' goods merchant wholesalers 380 39.26 81,660

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 61,410 37.86 78,750

5. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. (6) 37.74 78,490

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 7,410 $ 43.06 89,560 $ 1.216

2. Maryland 12,710 39.01 81,150 0.502

3. Oregon 5,090 29.08 60,490 0.309

4. Colorado 5,710 33.47 69,610 0.259

5. Minnesota 6,730 32.34 67,270 0.251

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 7,410 43.06 89,560 1.216

2. Virginia 8,450 39.83 82,850 0.234

3. Maryland 12,710 39.01 81,150 0.502

4. Hawaii 1,030 36.29 75,470 0.172

5. Alaska 550 35.39 73,620 0.181

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Salem, OR 1,370 $ 27.44 57,070 $ 0.936

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 16,410 42.25 87,890 0.725

3. Corvallis, OR 240 23.63 49,140 0.616

4. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 3,480 37.75 78,520 0.616

5. Ann Arbor, MI 1,020 29.33 61,010 0.516

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 3,200 44.70 92,980 0.359

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 16,410 42.25 87,890 0.725

3. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 290 41.26 85,820 0.024

4. Olympia, WA (6) 41.21 85,710 (6)

5. Atlantic City, NJ 420 41.11 85,510 0.283

See footnotes at end of table.
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Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for

payment of future benefits. May ascertain premium rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.

15-2011 Actuaries

16,620

44.14 22.34 28.23 39.81 55.08

91,810 46,470 58,710 82,800 114,570

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4)

(4)

$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Insurance carriers 8,050 $ 42.81 89,040 $

2. Management and technical consulting services 3,580 49.40 102,750

3. Management of companies and enterprises 1,520 41.70 86,750

4. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related 1,440 46.91 97,570

5. State government (OES designation) 440 35.47 73,780

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Computer systems design and related services (6) 52.43 109,060

2. Management and technical consulting services 3,580 49.40 102,750

3. Accounting and bookkeeping services (6) 47.67 99,150

4. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related 1,440 46.91 97,570

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 230 46.26 96,220

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Connecticut 880 $ 45.76 95,180 $ 0.053

2. Massachusetts 1,100 43.87 91,250 0.035

3. Iowa 510 41.56 86,450 0.035

4. Wisconsin 890 45.95 95,570 0.032

5. Kansas 340 46.90 97,560 0.026

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oregon 130 52.86 109,940 0.008

2. New Mexico 80 51.84 107,820 0.010

3. Missouri 340 51.44 107,000 0.013

4. New York 1,490 51.24 106,570 0.018

5. Idaho (6) 49.47 102,890 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 410 $ 39.44 82,040 $ 0.131

2. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 540 43.62 90,730 0.097

3. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 150 43.24 89,940 0.066

4. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 260 50.58 105,210 0.061

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 860 42.86 89,140 0.052

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metro Div 40 68.57 142,630 0.007

2. Camden, NJ Metro Div 50 56.59 117,710 0.009

3. St. Louis, MO-IL 190 56.42 117,350 0.014

4. Albuquerque, NM 70 53.48 111,240 0.018

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 1,320 53.22 110,690 0.027

See footnotes at end of table.
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Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve or direct solutions to

problems in various fields by mathematical methods.

15-2021 Mathematicians

2,840

41.72 20.91 30.27 41.79 51.08 63.55

86,780 43,500 62,970 86,930 106,250 132,190

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,020 $ 45.44 94,520 $

2. Scientific research and development services 740 47.73 99,290

3. Management and technical consulting services 270 47.77 99,370

4. Colleges and universities 210 28.94 60,200

5. Architectural and engineering services 110 37.14 77,250

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management and technical consulting services 270 47.77 99,370

2. Scientific research and development services 740 47.73 99,290

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,020 45.44 94,520

4. Architectural and engineering services 110 37.14 77,250

5. Software publishers (6) 29.89 62,170

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Virginia 690 $ 45.46 94,550 $ 0.019

2. Maryland 210 46.90 97,550 0.008

3. District of Columbia 50 47.58 98,970 0.008

4. Washington 70 45.03 93,660 0.003

5. California 450 50.18 104,370 0.003

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 60 50.56 105,160 0.002

2. California 450 50.18 104,370 0.003

3. District of Columbia 50 47.58 98,970 0.008

4. Maryland 210 46.90 97,550 0.008

5. Virginia 690 45.46 94,550 0.019

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 460 $ 47.93 99,690 $ 0.020

2. Huntsville, AL 40 45.03 93,670 0.020

3. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 90 51.46 107,030 0.016

4. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 190 53.33 110,930 0.015

5. Baltimore-Towson, MD 80 43.50 90,480 0.006

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div (6) 55.65 115,750 (6)

2. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 190 53.33 110,930 0.015

3. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 90 51.46 107,030 0.016

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 460 47.93 99,690 0.020

5. Huntsville, AL 40 45.03 93,670 0.020

See footnotes at end of table.
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Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods using a computer to develop and interpret information that assists management with

decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May develop related software, service, or products. Frequently concentrates on collecting and

analyzing data and developing decision support software. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or

implementation.

15-2031 Operations research analysts

56,170

33.22 18.63 23.47 31.08 41.23 52.06

69,100 38,760 48,820 64,650 85,760 108,290

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Management and technical consulting services 5,250 $ 36.24 75,370 $

2. Computer systems design and related services 4,730 36.30 75,500

3. Insurance carriers 3,840 28.93 60,180

4. State government (OES designation) 3,440 26.56 55,240

5. Management of companies and enterprises 3,440 35.91 74,690

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 3,360 45.49 94,610

2. Plastics product manufacturing (6) 42.37 88,120

3. Other financial investment activities 490 42.06 87,490

4. Electronic markets and agents and brokers 110 40.40 84,040

5. Communications equipment manufacturing 60 39.32 81,790

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 910 $ 39.87 82,940 $ 0.149

2. Virginia 4,730 41.00 85,280 0.131

3. Delaware 450 35.63 74,110 0.106

4. Nebraska 840 27.86 57,950 0.093

5. Massachusetts 2,470 36.60 76,130 0.078

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 1,820 42.93 89,300 0.046

2. Virginia 4,730 41.00 85,280 0.131

3. Rhode Island 190 40.24 83,690 0.039

4. District of Columbia 910 39.87 82,940 0.149

5. Maryland 1,890 39.69 82,550 0.075

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Tallahassee, FL 420 $ 23.24 48,330 $ 0.254

2. Austin-Round Rock, TX 1,600 34.03 70,770 0.225

3. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 3,930 43.02 89,470 0.174

4. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA 760 27.85 57,940 0.172

5. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 240 47.54 98,880 0.155

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 240 47.54 98,880 0.155

2. Salinas, CA 40 46.94 97,630 0.025

3. Edison, NJ Metro Div 520 45.54 94,720 0.052

4. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 570 45.44 94,510 0.057

5. Ann Arbor, MI (6) 44.54 92,640 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Engage in the development of mathematical theory or apply statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide

usable information. May specialize in fields, such as bio-statistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, economic statistics, or other fields. Include

mathematical statisticians.

15-2041 Statisticians

19,660

33.21 17.79 23.31 31.60 42.23 52.22

69,080 37,010 48,480 65,720 87,850 108,630

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 3,980 $ 41.09 85,460 $

2. Scientific research and development services 2,920 38.26 79,580

3. Colleges and universities 1,890 26.62 55,370

4. State government (OES designation) 1,810 22.89 47,610

5. Insurance carriers 1,300 29.52 61,400

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. ISPs and web search portals 60 46.01 95,700

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 3,980 41.09 85,460

3. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 100 41.08 85,440

4. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 880 40.91 85,100

5. Electronic instrument manufacturing 40 40.06 83,330

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 760 $ 43.75 91,000 $ 0.125

2. Maryland 2,610 40.34 83,920 0.103

3. Oregon 480 26.82 55,780 0.029

4. Washington 760 31.55 65,630 0.028

5. Hawaii 160 30.85 64,170 0.027

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 760 43.75 91,000 0.125

2. Connecticut 440 40.41 84,050 0.027

3. Maryland 2,610 40.34 83,920 0.103

4. West Virginia 40 38.21 79,480 0.006

5. California 2,300 37.24 77,450 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Jefferson City, MO 120 $ 18.64 38,760 $ 0.167

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 2,880 40.21 83,630 0.127

3. Salem, OR 160 24.18 50,290 0.109

4. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 580 48.00 99,850 0.103

5. Durham, NC 250 36.69 76,320 0.096

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 580 48.00 99,850 0.103

2. Framingham, MA NECTA Division (6) 45.62 94,900 (6)

3. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 130 44.94 93,470 0.047

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 280 42.90 89,230 0.031

5. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 200 41.57 86,460 0.066

See footnotes at end of table.
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Apply standardized mathematical formulas, principles, and methodology to technological problems in engineering and physical sciences in relation to specific

industrial and research objectives, processes, equipment, and products.

15-2091 Mathematical technicians

1,210

22.12 12.43 14.42 18.21 24.95 34.63

46,010 25,860 29,990 37,880 51,890 72,040

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. State government (OES designation) 260 $ 16.49 34,300 $

2. Scientific research and development services 190 35.86 74,580

3. Colleges and universities 130 20.06 41,730

4. Architectural and engineering services 130 24.48 50,930

5. Insurance carriers 100 19.33 40,210

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scientific research and development services 190 35.86 74,580

2. Architectural and engineering services 130 24.48 50,930

3. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related (6) 20.67 43,000

4. Colleges and universities 130 20.06 41,730

5. Insurance carriers 100 19.33 40,210

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Georgia 200 $ 17.47 36,330 $ 0.005

2. Minnesota 120 20.73 43,130 0.004

3. New York 220 21.25 44,190 0.003

4. Washington 50 19.72 41,010 0.002

5. New Jersey 80 49.44 102,830 0.002

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 80 49.44 102,830 0.002

2. Virginia 40 23.37 48,610 0.001

3. New York 220 21.25 44,190 0.003

4. Minnesota 120 20.73 43,130 0.004

5. Washington 50 19.72 41,010 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 100 $ 21.03 43,750 $ 0.006

2. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 100 19.22 39,990 0.004

3. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 40 16.01 33,310 0.003

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 100 21.03 43,750 0.006

2. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 100 19.22 39,990 0.004

3. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 40 16.01 33,310 0.003

See footnotes at end of table.
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All mathematical scientists not listed separately.

15-2099 Mathematical scientists, all other

10,190

31.21 17.06 23.28 30.56 37.28 44.81

64,920 35,480 48,420 63,570 77,540 93,210

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Management and technical consulting services 1,450 $ 33.03 68,690 $

2. Computer systems design and related services 170 29.58 61,530

3. Architectural and engineering services 140 25.68 53,410

4. Other professional and technical services 110 30.35 63,130

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 40 21.35 44,420

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management and technical consulting services 1,450 33.03 68,690

2. Scientific research and development services (6) 33.01 68,660

3. Management of companies and enterprises (6) 31.94 66,430

4. Insurance carriers (6) 31.42 65,360

5. Other professional and technical services 110 30.35 63,130

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Michigan 1,430 $ 30.28 62,970 $ 0.033

2. California 2,110 32.54 67,680 0.014

3. New Jersey 80 19.81 41,200 0.002

4. Wisconsin 30 23.59 49,080 0.001

5. Virginia 40 16.99 35,330 0.001

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York (6) 35.16 73,130 (6)

2. Illinois (6) 32.65 67,920 (6)

3. California 2,110 32.54 67,680 0.014

4. Minnesota 30 32.23 67,030 0.001

5. Ohio (6) 31.50 65,510 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 570 $ 32.13 66,840 $ 0.059

2. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 680 27.77 57,770 0.057

3. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 280 30.11 62,630 0.021

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 140 44.24 92,020 0.016

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 110 33.41 69,490 0.011

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 140 44.24 92,020 0.016

2. Dayton, OH 40 40.47 84,180 0.010

3. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div (6) 38.08 79,210 (6)

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div (6) 36.07 75,020 (6)

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 110 33.41 69,490 0.011

See footnotes at end of table.
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Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

17-1011 Architects, except landscape and naval

101,010

33.54 18.95 23.93 30.84 40.12 50.46

69,760 39,420 49,780 64,150 83,450 104,970

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and engineering services 86,070 $ 33.40 69,480 $

2. Nonresidential building construction 2,470 34.11 70,960

3. Residential building construction 2,430 31.36 65,220

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,310 38.19 79,440

5. Local government (OES designation) 1,240 34.23 71,200

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Insurance carriers 60 41.92 87,180

2. Accounting and bookkeeping services 60 40.44 84,120

3. Scientific research and development services 40 39.17 81,480

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,310 38.19 79,440

5. Postal service 140 37.79 78,610

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,770 $ 32.43 67,460 $ 0.290

2. Colorado 3,330 30.82 64,100 0.151

3. Alaska 380 35.31 73,450 0.125

4. Montana 530 23.31 48,480 0.124

5. Massachusetts 3,540 38.63 80,340 0.112

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 3,540 38.63 80,340 0.112

2. Connecticut 1,060 38.13 79,320 0.064

3. South Dakota 110 36.40 75,710 0.029

4. California 11,970 36.32 75,560 0.079

5. New Jersey 2,560 36.11 75,120 0.065

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Santa Fe, NM 180 $ 29.99 62,390 $ 0.280

2. Charlottesville, VA 220 28.07 58,380 0.234

3. Pittsfield, MA Metropolitan NECTA 80 35.23 73,280 0.226

4. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 1,970 33.58 69,840 0.194

5. Denver-Aurora, CO 2,330 31.83 66,200 0.194

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Springfield, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 70 51.46 107,040 0.024

2. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA 100 48.94 101,780 0.057

3. Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR 180 48.31 100,480 0.055

4. Atlantic City, NJ 40 47.81 99,450 0.027

5. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY 90 46.94 97,640 0.036

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan and design land areas for such projects as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial,

industrial, and residential sites.

17-1012 Landscape architects

22,130

29.08 16.46 20.54 26.51 35.21 45.87

60,480 34,230 42,720 55,140 73,240 95,420

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and engineering services 14,070 $ 29.49 61,340 $

2. Services to buildings and dwellings 3,730 26.74 55,610

3. Local government (OES designation) 1,190 26.40 54,920

4. Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores 520 25.13 52,260

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 440 35.20 73,210

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Offices of real estate agents and brokers 90 39.36 81,870

2. Power generation and supply 30 37.28 77,530

3. Management and technical consulting services 210 36.86 76,670

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 440 35.20 73,210

5. Lessors of real estate 80 31.46 65,430

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Colorado 1,180 $ 30.74 63,940 $ 0.053

2. Massachusetts 1,120 30.78 64,030 0.035

3. Washington 940 27.86 57,950 0.034

4. Vermont 100 18.92 39,350 0.033

5. Georgia 1,230 33.69 70,070 0.031

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 120 39.16 81,460 0.020

2. New York 800 35.11 73,020 0.010

3. New Hampshire (6) 34.31 71,370 (6)

4. Alaska 40 34.17 71,080 0.013

5. Georgia 1,230 33.69 70,070 0.031

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Charlottesville, VA 60 $ 25.55 53,150 $ 0.064

2. Denver-Aurora, CO 720 28.31 58,880 0.060

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 770 27.16 56,500 0.057

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 550 31.75 66,040 0.057

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 910 30.88 64,240 0.055

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Fresno, CA (6) 43.69 90,870 (6)

2. Edison, NJ Metro Div 310 38.19 79,440 0.031

3. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 220 37.27 77,510 0.018

4. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 160 36.90 76,750 0.008

5. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div (6) 36.84 76,630 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. Research, study, and prepare maps

and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems.

17-1021 Cartographers and photogrammetrists

11,430

25.29 14.86 18.02 23.19 31.37 38.71

52,600 30,910 37,480 48,240 65,240 80,520

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and engineering services 4,230 $ 25.41 52,860 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 2,700 24.27 50,490

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 830 35.24 73,310

4. Computer systems design and related services 830 19.92 41,430

5. Management and technical consulting services 550 26.41 54,940

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 830 35.24 73,310

2. Management of companies and enterprises 90 27.70 57,620

3. Management and technical consulting services 550 26.41 54,940

4. Oil and gas extraction (6) 26.34 54,790

5. Support activities for mining (6) 26.29 54,680

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Dakota 520 $ 13.91 28,930 $ 0.155

2. Colorado 970 28.54 59,360 0.044

3. Alaska 100 27.42 57,040 0.033

4. Wyoming 70 19.63 40,830 0.027

5. Kansas 330 21.70 45,140 0.025

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Virginia 790 33.02 68,680 0.022

2. Maryland 510 31.22 64,930 0.020

3. Nevada 140 28.68 59,650 0.011

4. Colorado 970 28.54 59,360 0.044

5. New Jersey 210 28.47 59,210 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Fargo, ND-MN 490 $ 13.98 29,080 $ 0.437

2. Fort Collins-Loveland, CO 120 18.44 38,360 0.095

3. Boulder, CO 90 28.11 58,480 0.057

4. Denver-Aurora, CO 640 31.37 65,240 0.053

5. Anchorage, AK MSA 80 28.04 58,330 0.049

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 70 36.12 75,120 0.007

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 610 35.79 74,450 0.027

3. Redding, CA 30 35.62 74,100 0.045

4. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 60 32.46 67,520 0.026

5. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 160 32.06 66,680 0.007

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or

land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes.

17-1022 Surveyors

56,820

24.71 12.83 17.17 23.22 30.76 38.42

51,390 26,690 35,720 48,290 63,990 79,910

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and engineering services 44,590 $ 24.55 51,060 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 3,170 25.61 53,270

3. State government (OES designation) 1,420 25.71 53,480

4. Highway, street, and bridge construction 1,330 23.55 48,980

5. Nonresidential building construction 870 23.65 49,190

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 460 34.70 72,180

2. Management of companies and enterprises 200 31.88 66,300

3. Land subdivision 340 27.79 57,800

4. Building foundation and exterior contractors 80 27.72 57,670

5. Natural gas distribution (6) 27.44 57,070

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 390 $ 28.12 58,490 $ 0.128

2. Delaware 430 21.61 44,950 0.101

3. Wyoming 250 22.69 47,200 0.095

4. Mississippi 1,010 16.66 34,650 0.091

5. Montana 370 18.44 38,360 0.087

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 80 35.02 72,840 0.013

2. California 5,540 32.71 68,040 0.037

3. Nevada 740 29.21 60,750 0.059

4. Washington 830 29.10 60,530 0.030

5. Oregon 490 28.63 59,550 0.030

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Dover, DE 210 $ 20.78 43,220 $ 0.363

2. Gulfport-Biloxi, MS 280 14.46 30,070 0.299

3. Lafayette, LA 260 25.60 53,240 0.186

4. Winchester, VA-WV 90 24.30 50,540 0.164

5. Charleston, WV 230 18.02 37,490 0.162

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA 70 43.39 90,250 0.040

2. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 580 37.42 77,830 0.065

3. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 40 35.79 74,450 0.044

4. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 40 35.11 73,030 0.021

5. Reno-Sparks, NV 130 34.61 71,980 0.059

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform a variety of engineering work in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate

adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.

17-2011 Aerospace engineers

86,720

42.92 28.66 34.31 42.12 51.18 59.88

89,260 59,610 71,360 87,610 106,450 124,550

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 43,430 $ 40.29 83,800 $

2. Electronic instrument manufacturing 12,530 45.39 94,410

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 8,290 46.86 97,470

4. Architectural and engineering services 7,690 45.42 94,470

5. Scientific research and development services 6,000 47.18 98,140

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management and technical consulting services 510 56.85 118,260

2. Computer systems design and related services 1,500 48.96 101,830

3. Employment services (6) 48.25 100,360

4. Scientific research and development services 6,000 47.18 98,140

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 8,290 46.86 97,470

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Maryland 4,830 $ 43.58 90,640 $ 0.191

2. Alabama 3,640 43.43 90,340 0.190

3. California 25,100 46.70 97,140 0.167

4. Colorado 2,720 42.29 87,960 0.123

5. Arizona 3,070 40.85 84,970 0.119

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nevada (6) 56.86 118,270 (6)

2. District of Columbia 210 50.10 104,210 0.034

3. Virginia 3,940 49.26 102,450 0.109

4. New Mexico 420 48.50 100,890 0.053

5. California 25,100 46.70 97,140 0.167

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Huntsville, AL 2,580 $ 43.49 90,470 $ 1.314

2. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL 1,360 37.16 77,290 0.652

3. Fort Walton Beach-Crestview-Destin, FL 530 37.58 78,170 0.614

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 3,830 47.82 99,480 0.430

5. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 13,570 47.16 98,090 0.330

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV (6) 58.78 122,260 (6)

2. Kansas City, MO-KS 30 51.80 107,740 0.003

3. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 3,530 50.94 105,960 0.156

4. Tucson, AZ (6) 50.00 103,990 (6)

5. Albuquerque, NM 310 49.55 103,060 0.082

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil

and water conservation, and processing of agricultural products.

17-2021 Agricultural engineers

3,050

32.60 20.38 25.50 31.75 38.64 46.28

67,810 42,390 53,040 66,030 80,370 96,270

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 420 $ 34.49 71,740 $

2. Architectural and engineering services 350 34.46 71,670

3. Management of companies and enterprises 340 35.05 72,900

4. Colleges and universities 170 26.17 54,440

5. Local government (OES designation) 160 29.82 62,020

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Animal food manufacturing 40 38.64 80,370

2. Dairy product manufacturing 80 38.32 79,710

3. Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers 30 35.26 73,340

4. Management of companies and enterprises 340 35.05 72,900

5. Fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty 100 34.79 72,370

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Dakota 80 $ 30.76 63,970 $ 0.024

2. Iowa 170 30.64 63,740 0.012

3. Kansas 150 33.93 70,580 0.011

4. Washington 190 31.22 64,930 0.007

5. Nebraska 50 31.17 64,830 0.006

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. North Carolina 60 39.79 82,770 0.002

2. New York (6) 37.53 78,060 (6)

3. Maryland 90 36.82 76,590 0.004

4. Arizona 40 36.36 75,620 0.002

5. Ohio 110 35.45 73,740 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Fort Collins-Loveland, CO 40 $ 34.08 70,880 $ 0.032

2. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 40 32.50 67,600 0.013

3. Memphis, TN-MS-AR 30 33.89 70,500 0.005

4. Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN 40 37.02 76,990 0.004

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 60 37.49 77,970 0.003

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div (6) 39.31 81,760 (6)

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div (6) 37.68 78,370 (6)

3. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 60 37.49 77,970 0.003

4. Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN 40 37.02 76,990 0.004

5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div (6) 34.50 71,760 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products,

such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and heath management and care delivery systems.

17-2031 Biomedical engineers

14,030

37.51 21.60 27.13 35.54 44.92 55.93

78,030 44,930 56,420 73,930 93,420 116,330

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Scientific research and development services 2,800 $ 44.86 93,300 $

2. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 2,220 37.00 76,970

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 1,720 27.17 56,500

4. Electronic instrument manufacturing 1,440 37.09 77,140

5. Colleges and universities 550 30.89 64,240

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. (6) 44.88 93,340

2. Scientific research and development services 2,800 44.86 93,300

3. Electronic markets and agents and brokers (6) 44.43 92,420

4. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 230 43.09 89,630

5. Management and technical consulting services (6) 39.86 82,910

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Massachusetts 1,430 (6) (6) 0.045

2. Utah 360 34.35 71,450 0.031

3. Minnesota 670 35.88 74,630 0.025

4. California 3,070 41.33 85,960 0.020

5. Washington 510 38.58 80,250 0.019

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Virginia 150 48.33 100,520 0.004

2. California 3,070 41.33 85,960 0.020

3. Maryland 370 39.74 82,660 0.015

4. Connecticut 230 38.76 80,610 0.014

5. Washington 510 38.58 80,250 0.019

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 980 $ 41.18 85,660 $ 0.059

2. Salt Lake City, UT 290 33.89 70,490 0.049

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 450 41.10 85,490 0.046

4. Durham, NC 120 35.32 73,460 0.046

5. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 680 40.24 83,700 0.045

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 400 48.69 101,270 0.045

2. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 44.90 93,390 (6)

3. Knoxville, TN 70 42.75 88,930 0.022

4. Baltimore-Towson, MD (6) 41.21 85,720 (6)

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 980 41.18 85,660 0.059

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents,

cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.

17-2041 Chemical engineers

29,060

39.23 24.07 30.01 37.91 47.16 57.05

81,600 50,060 62,410 78,860 98,100 118,670

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and engineering services 4,560 $ 40.96 85,200 $

2. Scientific research and development services 3,770 43.36 90,190

3. Basic chemical manufacturing 3,350 39.98 83,150

4. Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. 1,850 38.09 79,230

5. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 1,730 41.36 86,030

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scientific research and development services 3,770 43.36 90,190

2. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 60 42.04 87,440

3. Pipeline transportation of natural gas 30 41.67 86,680

4. Management of companies and enterprises 620 41.63 86,590

5. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 1,730 41.36 86,030

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Delaware 840 $ 45.36 94,350 $ 0.198

2. Louisiana 1,110 41.37 86,050 0.062

3. South Carolina 880 36.30 75,500 0.048

4. Massachusetts 1,520 41.54 86,400 0.048

5. Texas 4,430 40.59 84,420 0.045

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colorado 500 47.74 99,300 0.023

2. Idaho 260 46.88 97,500 0.042

3. Delaware 840 45.36 94,350 0.198

4. District of Columbia 120 44.64 92,860 0.020

5. Virginia 950 42.67 88,760 0.026

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 420 $ 42.41 88,200 $ 0.271

2. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 890 44.79 93,160 0.262

3. Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA 160 44.74 93,070 0.190

4. Lake Charles, LA 150 41.36 86,030 0.174

5. Victoria, TX 80 38.19 79,440 0.167

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Boulder, CO (6) 74.61 155,190 (6)

2. Greeley, CO (6) 60.53 125,900 (6)

3. Provo-Orem, UT (6) 53.31 110,890 (6)

4. Lafayette, IN (6) 50.85 105,770 (6)

5. Indianapolis-Carmel, IN 250 50.73 105,530 0.029

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures, and facilities, such as roads, railroads,

airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, water and sewage systems, and waste disposal units. Include architectural,

structural, traffic, ocean, and geo-technical engineers. Exclude "Hydrologists" (19-2043).

17-2051 Civil engineers

236,690

34.67 21.55 26.21 32.98 41.47 50.20

72,120 44,810 54,520 68,600 86,260 104,420

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and engineering services 122,910 $ 35.57 73,990 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 28,770 34.07 70,870

3. State government (OES designation) 27,630 30.29 63,000

4. Nonresidential building construction 13,820 34.52 71,790

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 8,980 37.49 77,970

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers (6) 49.56 103,090

2. Oil and gas extraction 170 43.49 90,450

3. Scientific research and development services 890 40.57 84,380

4. Land subdivision 630 39.78 82,730

5. Electronic instrument manufacturing 100 39.61 82,390

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Washington 12,030 $ 35.14 73,090 $ 0.440

2. Colorado 7,990 34.02 70,760 0.362

3. Hawaii 2,030 32.79 68,210 0.339

4. Alaska 980 36.68 76,280 0.322

5. Wyoming 760 26.89 55,940 0.290

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 930 41.91 87,180 0.153

2. California 31,810 38.44 79,950 0.211

3. New Jersey 6,600 37.41 77,810 0.167

4. Massachusetts 7,000 37.06 77,080 0.221

5. Nevada 2,710 37.05 77,050 0.215

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Carson City, NV 270 $ 31.13 64,740 $ 0.844

2. Olympia, WA 730 32.78 68,190 0.775

3. Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division 250 30.63 63,720 0.541

4. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 820 39.17 81,470 0.529

5. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 1,150 35.94 74,760 0.504

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Cleveland, TN 30 59.53 123,820 0.077

2. Redding, CA 180 44.40 92,350 0.269

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 3,110 42.92 89,260 0.321

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,800 42.48 88,360 0.202

5. Jacksonville, FL 1,250 42.31 88,000 0.209

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Research, design, develop, and test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the

manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components. Exclude "Computer Software Engineers, Applications" (15-1031) and

"Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software" (15-1032).

17-2061 Computer hardware engineers

74,480

43.88 25.92 33.42 42.54 53.38 65.03

91,280 53,910 69,500 88,470 111,030 135,260

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Computer systems design and related services 14,480 $ 41.65 86,630 $

2. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 12,860 47.64 99,100

3. Architectural and engineering services 4,720 43.20 89,860

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 4,000 42.26 87,890

5. Electronic instrument manufacturing 3,890 42.83 89,080

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Data processing and related services 900 50.13 104,270

2. Audio and video equipment manufacturing 210 49.61 103,190

3. Scientific research and development services 3,280 48.98 101,880

4. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 12,860 47.64 99,100

5. Business support services 60 47.58 98,960

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Colorado 3,140 $ 48.81 101,530 $ 0.142

2. Massachusetts 4,460 46.36 96,430 0.141

3. California 20,410 48.11 100,070 0.135

4. Maryland 2,440 43.00 89,440 0.096

5. Arizona 1,750 38.63 80,360 0.068

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colorado 3,140 48.81 101,530 0.142

2. California 20,410 48.11 100,070 0.135

3. Massachusetts 4,460 46.36 96,430 0.141

4. New York 4,280 45.64 94,930 0.051

5. Texas 5,150 45.06 93,720 0.053

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Boulder, CO 1,780 $ 50.55 105,150 $ 1.129

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 9,320 54.16 112,660 1.046

3. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 1,140 46.60 96,930 0.738

4. Huntsville, AL 750 42.33 88,040 0.382

5. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 410 48.61 101,120 0.345

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 9,320 54.16 112,660 1.046

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 1,550 52.45 109,100 0.031

3. St. Louis, MO-IL 230 52.15 108,480 0.017

4. Colorado Springs, CO 520 51.11 106,320 0.206

5. Lynn-Peabody-Salem, MA NECTA Division 180 50.94 105,960 0.177

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or

scientific use. Exclude "Computer Hardware Engineers" (17-2061).

17-2071 Electrical engineers

147,670

37.93 23.62 29.15 36.50 45.22 55.40

78,900 49,120 60,640 75,930 94,050 115,240

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and engineering services 32,220 $ 38.65 80,380 $

2. Electronic instrument manufacturing 14,190 39.23 81,600

3. Power generation and supply 12,170 37.43 77,850

4. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 11,860 40.75 84,760

5. Scientific research and development services 7,390 41.81 86,960

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Satellite telecommunications (6) 54.33 113,010

2. Electronic equipment repair and maintenance 520 46.49 96,690

3. Motion picture and video industries 310 46.13 95,940

4. Activities related to real estate (6) 45.56 94,770

5. ISPs and web search portals (6) 45.32 94,270

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Idaho 2,850 $ 35.85 74,570 $ 0.456

2. Arizona 5,700 37.24 77,460 0.221

3. Massachusetts 6,150 43.86 91,220 0.194

4. New Hampshire 1,080 37.62 78,250 0.172

5. Virginia 6,000 37.17 77,310 0.166

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 6,150 43.86 91,220 0.194

2. California 19,000 42.44 88,280 0.126

3. Texas 13,870 42.03 87,430 0.142

4. District of Columbia 830 41.84 87,040 0.136

5. Alaska 170 40.74 84,730 0.056

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 1,180 $ 46.35 96,410 $ 0.764

2. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 790 41.62 86,570 0.664

3. Binghamton, NY 690 32.50 67,590 0.620

4. Huntsville, AL 1,130 36.96 76,870 0.576

5. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 4,840 47.18 98,130 0.543

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 4,840 47.18 98,130 0.543

2. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 4,310 47.10 97,970 0.181

3. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 1,180 46.35 96,410 0.764

4. Edison, NJ Metro Div 780 46.26 96,220 0.078

5. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 170 46.24 96,170 0.110

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Research, design, develop, and test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use utilizing knowledge of electronic

theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion

control, acoustics, or instruments and controls. Exclude "Computer Hardware Engineers" (17-2061).

17-2072 Electronics engineers, except computer

131,880

39.82 25.03 30.98 38.97 47.90 57.64

82,820 52,050 64,440 81,050 99,630 119,900

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 17,600 $ 40.71 84,680 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 16,760 42.65 88,720

3. Wired telecommunications carriers 12,960 35.66 74,170

4. Architectural and engineering services 9,630 41.26 85,820

5. Electronic instrument manufacturing 9,460 39.47 82,090

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Sound recording industries (6) 50.34 104,710

2. Scientific research and development services 8,620 46.14 95,970

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 1,420 44.63 92,820

4. Specialized design services 220 43.80 91,110

5. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 3,040 43.62 90,720

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Mexico 2,190 $ 42.66 88,730 $ 0.277

2. Colorado 4,850 40.09 83,390 0.220

3. Rhode Island 1,030 44.45 92,450 0.213

4. California 27,970 44.91 93,410 0.186

5. Virginia 6,000 41.14 85,580 0.166

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 690 47.37 98,520 0.113

2. New Hampshire 890 45.29 94,190 0.142

3. New Jersey 5,390 45.17 93,960 0.136

4. California 27,970 44.91 93,410 0.186

5. Rhode Island 1,030 44.45 92,450 0.213

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Warner Robins, GA 840 $ 33.73 70,170 $ 1.562

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 8,760 49.05 102,020 0.983

3. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 640 38.80 80,710 0.538

4. Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division 710 47.31 98,410 0.536

5. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 1,470 44.89 93,360 0.483

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 8,760 49.05 102,020 0.983

2. Edison, NJ Metro Div 2,090 47.84 99,500 0.210

3. Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division 710 47.31 98,410 0.536

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 890 46.69 97,120 0.092

5. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 3,900 45.89 95,450 0.299

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental health hazards utilizing various engineering disciplines.

Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.

17-2081 Environmental engineers

51,370

34.90 20.76 26.03 33.63 42.54 51.07

72,590 43,180 54,150 69,940 88,480 106,230

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and engineering services 15,570 $ 34.54 71,840 $

2. Management and technical consulting services 7,740 36.80 76,540

3. State government (OES designation) 6,310 29.49 61,330

4. Local government (OES designation) 4,680 30.64 63,720

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 3,890 40.13 83,480

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 60 53.57 111,430

2. Oil and gas extraction 200 41.31 85,920

3. Pipeline transportation of natural gas 60 41.18 85,640

4. Scientific research and development services 3,280 40.87 85,000

5. Rail transportation 70 40.44 84,110

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,500 $ 43.66 90,800 $ 0.246

2. Wyoming 220 29.33 61,000 0.084

3. Alaska 250 34.76 72,290 0.082

4. New Mexico 550 35.31 73,440 0.070

5. Colorado 1,540 34.67 72,110 0.070

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 1,500 43.66 90,800 0.246

2. Utah 540 39.34 81,820 0.047

3. New Jersey 1,940 38.24 79,540 0.049

4. California 4,610 38.03 79,100 0.031

5. Kansas 290 37.90 78,820 0.022

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA 350 $ 40.39 84,020 $ 0.415

2. Jefferson City, MO 140 29.53 61,410 0.195

3. Raleigh-Cary, NC 870 32.98 68,600 0.182

4. Durham, NC 460 36.15 75,190 0.177

5. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 200 34.19 71,120 0.168

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Birmingham-Hoover, AL 230 47.98 99,790 0.046

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 370 46.77 97,280 0.038

3. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA 80 44.55 92,660 0.045

4. Decatur, AL 30 43.67 90,840 0.054

5. Edison, NJ Metro Div 360 43.61 90,710 0.036

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws.

Include industrial product safety engineers.

17-2111 Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors

24,620

32.89 19.73 24.82 31.87 40.02 48.15

68,400 41,050 51,630 66,290 83,240 100,160

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Nonresidential building construction 2,020 $ 29.72 61,820 $

2. Architectural and engineering services 1,760 35.51 73,850

3. Management and technical consulting services 1,270 34.95 72,690

4. State government (OES designation) 1,240 26.49 55,090

5. Local government (OES designation) 1,130 31.12 64,730

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 560 43.04 89,520

2. Natural gas distribution 80 41.79 86,920

3. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related (6) 41.68 86,690

4. Computer systems design and related services 70 41.04 85,350

5. Scientific research and development services 710 40.59 84,430

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Carolina 820 $ 34.67 72,110 $ 0.045

2. New Mexico 340 30.07 62,550 0.043

3. West Virginia 270 26.64 55,400 0.038

4. Louisiana 590 30.03 62,470 0.033

5. Massachusetts 1,010 39.43 82,010 0.032

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 1,010 39.43 82,010 0.032

2. New Jersey 740 38.86 80,830 0.019

3. Colorado 420 38.67 80,420 0.019

4. District of Columbia 80 38.53 80,140 0.013

5. California 2,320 36.33 75,570 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA 200 $ 37.82 78,660 $ 0.237

2. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL 200 30.48 63,400 0.096

3. Santa Fe, NM 50 22.23 46,230 0.078

4. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 80 30.11 62,630 0.062

5. Owensboro, KY 30 31.06 64,600 0.062

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Grand Junction, CO (6) 55.92 116,320 (6)

2. Knoxville, TN 70 42.92 89,280 0.022

3. Huntsville, AL 50 42.77 88,970 0.025

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 60 42.53 88,450 0.006

5. Framingham, MA NECTA Division (6) 41.15 85,600 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes including human work factors, quality control, inventory

control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. Exclude "Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and

Inspectors" (17-2111).

17-2112 Industrial engineers

198,340

33.96 21.53 26.47 32.99 40.79 48.55

70,630 44,790 55,060 68,620 84,850 100,980

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 14,450 $ 34.18 71,100 $

2. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 13,830 32.36 67,300

3. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 11,220 36.66 76,260

4. Electronic instrument manufacturing 11,040 36.75 76,430

5. Architectural and engineering services 10,150 35.72 74,310

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. ISPs and web search portals 180 41.15 85,600

2. Tobacco manufacturing 160 40.97 85,210

3. Magnetic media manufacturing and reproducing 430 40.94 85,160

4. Oil and gas extraction 970 40.58 84,410

5. Lumber and const. supply merchant wholesalers 80 40.43 84,100

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Michigan 21,070 $ 35.57 74,000 $ 0.491

2. Connecticut 4,990 35.21 73,240 0.301

3. South Carolina 5,160 32.00 66,560 0.280

4. Ohio 12,960 32.65 67,920 0.242

5. Minnesota 6,380 34.65 72,070 0.238

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 420 41.87 87,100 0.069

2. Alaska 120 40.49 84,210 0.039

3. Hawaii 60 39.49 82,130 0.010

4. New Mexico 810 39.22 81,590 0.103

5. California 19,090 38.90 80,900 0.127

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Monroe, MI 340 $ 36.56 76,050 $ 0.844

2. Holland-Grand Haven, MI 930 28.88 60,080 0.836

3. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 5,530 38.77 80,640 0.689

4. Columbus, IN 290 38.35 79,760 0.688

5. Spartanburg, SC 800 34.31 71,360 0.668

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 4,270 46.07 95,820 0.479

2. Bakersfield, CA 290 44.53 92,630 0.111

3. Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Div 150 42.61 88,630 0.193

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 590 41.82 86,980 0.061

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 1,510 41.81 86,960 0.147

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems.

17-2121 Marine engineers and naval architects

7,810

36.25 21.73 27.06 35.09 43.65 54.48

75,400 45,200 56,280 72,990 90,790 113,320

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and engineering services 2,580 $ 32.74 68,100 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 810 44.87 93,330

3. Scientific research and development services 710 35.58 74,000

4. Sea, coastal, and Great Lakes transportation 420 47.23 98,240

5. Other professional and technical services 390 26.72 55,590

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Sea, coastal, and Great Lakes transportation 420 47.23 98,240

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 810 44.87 93,330

3. Oil and gas extraction (6) 42.50 88,400

4. Computer systems design and related services 120 41.48 86,280

5. Scientific research and development services 710 35.58 74,000

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 310 $ 48.05 99,950 $ 0.051

2. Virginia 1,300 34.54 71,840 0.036

3. Hawaii 150 42.57 88,550 0.025

4. Louisiana 370 28.27 58,800 0.021

5. Washington 370 34.48 71,710 0.014

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 310 48.05 99,950 0.051

2. Michigan (6) 43.66 90,810 (6)

3. Hawaii 150 42.57 88,550 0.025

4. Texas 1,050 42.39 88,180 0.011

5. South Carolina 40 38.64 80,380 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 110 $ 38.19 79,440 $ 0.134

2. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 840 33.16 68,970 0.113

3. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 850 44.08 91,680 0.036

4. Honolulu, HI 150 42.59 88,600 0.035

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 760 41.72 86,780 0.034

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 30 48.49 100,860 0.002

2. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 850 44.08 91,680 0.036

3. Honolulu, HI 150 42.59 88,600 0.035

4. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 170 42.53 88,460 0.017

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 760 41.72 86,780 0.034

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance

specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Include those working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite,

metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Include metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic

engineers, and welding engineers.

17-2131 Materials engineers

21,230

36.52 22.17 27.81 35.57 44.33 53.91

75,960 46,120 57,850 73,990 92,210 112,140

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 1,920 $ 34.72 72,210 $

2. Scientific research and development services 1,840 39.67 82,510

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 1,550 39.35 81,850

4. Architectural and engineering services 1,490 35.14 73,090

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,260 45.57 94,790

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,260 45.57 94,790

2. Electric goods merchant wholesalers (6) 45.33 94,280

3. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 50 41.61 86,560

4. Commercial and service industry machinery 90 41.11 85,510

5. Computer systems design and related services 40 40.25 83,730

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Connecticut 600 $ 38.26 79,580 $ 0.036

2. South Carolina 610 35.66 74,180 0.033

3. Oregon 530 35.44 73,720 0.032

4. Colorado 710 44.14 91,810 0.032

5. Ohio 1,590 37.12 77,220 0.030

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Virginia (6) 47.67 99,150 (6)

2. Maryland 440 44.57 92,710 0.017

3. Colorado 710 44.14 91,810 0.032

4. Tennessee 320 41.69 86,720 0.012

5. Massachusetts 670 41.12 85,540 0.021

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Huntsville, AL 260 $ 38.67 80,430 $ 0.132

2. Dayton, OH 410 42.22 87,820 0.102

3. Akron, OH 300 36.60 76,130 0.091

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 770 43.89 91,280 0.086

5. Binghamton, NY 70 31.75 66,040 0.063

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 340 51.53 107,170 0.015

2. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 200 46.70 97,130 0.035

3. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 90 46.36 96,430 0.058

4. Denver-Aurora, CO 260 44.70 92,980 0.022

5. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 770 43.89 91,280 0.086

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation,

maintenance, and repair of such equipment as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

17-2141 Mechanical engineers

217,500

34.89 21.72 26.65 33.58 42.09 50.43

72,580 45,170 55,420 69,850 87,550 104,900

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and engineering services 49,550 $ 36.84 76,630 $

2. Electronic instrument manufacturing 12,180 37.62 78,250

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 10,670 37.12 77,210

4. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 9,530 33.70 70,090

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 9,400 39.57 82,310

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Software publishers (6) 43.78 91,060

2. Druggists' goods merchant wholesalers 80 43.04 89,530

3. Spectator sports 190 41.88 87,110

4. Oil and gas extraction 170 41.87 87,090

5. Scientific research and development services 8,780 40.02 83,240

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Michigan 21,080 $ 35.48 73,790 $ 0.491

2. Connecticut 5,860 33.74 70,180 0.353

3. Wisconsin 7,250 31.30 65,110 0.264

4. Rhode Island 1,190 39.03 81,180 0.247

5. Indiana 7,050 31.93 66,410 0.242

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 550 42.92 89,280 0.090

2. Hawaii 440 40.42 84,070 0.073

3. Alaska 330 40.04 83,280 0.109

4. New Mexico 1,070 40.03 83,250 0.136

5. Massachusetts 6,670 39.87 82,930 0.210

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Huntsville, AL 1,780 $ 38.62 80,330 $ 0.907

2. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 10,310 36.19 75,280 0.866

3. Ann Arbor, MI 1,640 37.47 77,940 0.829

4. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 470 36.76 76,460 0.570

5. Ogden-Clearfield, UT 1,040 34.98 72,750 0.543

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Santa Fe, NM (6) 57.39 119,370 (6)

2. Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Div 160 48.40 100,670 0.206

3. Tuscaloosa, AL (6) 48.34 100,550 (6)

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 3,550 45.41 94,450 0.398

5. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 110 44.30 92,130 0.111

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Determine the location and plan the extraction of coal, metallic ores, nonmetallic minerals, and building materials, such as stone and gravel. Work involves

conducting preliminary surveys of deposits or undeveloped mines and planning their development; examining deposits or mines to determine whether they can be

worked at a profit; making geological and topographical surveys; evolving methods of mining best suited to character, type, and size of deposits; and supervising

mining operations.

17-2151 Mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers

6,810

37.32 20.21 26.15 34.69 45.25 61.74

77,620 42,040 54,390 72,160 94,110 128,410

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Oil and gas extraction 1,630 $ 47.47 98,740 $

2. Architectural and engineering services 1,480 31.15 64,790

3. Metal ore mining 820 33.02 68,680

4. Coal mining 740 33.44 69,550

5. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying 390 33.17 68,980

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oil and gas extraction 1,630 47.47 98,740

2. Management and technical consulting services (6) 46.62 96,970

3. Management of companies and enterprises 250 43.45 90,370

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 190 37.83 78,690

5. Scientific research and development services 150 35.30 73,420

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 130 $ 34.75 72,270 $ 0.050

2. West Virginia 270 29.77 61,930 0.038

3. Nevada 470 33.34 69,360 0.037

4. Alaska 100 40.72 84,690 0.033

5. Colorado 410 42.35 88,080 0.019

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Texas 1,440 44.55 92,660 0.015

2. Utah 90 42.63 88,680 0.008

3. Colorado 410 42.35 88,080 0.019

4. Illinois 130 41.60 86,530 0.002

5. Alaska 100 40.72 84,690 0.033

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Charleston, WV 90 $ 32.19 66,950 $ 0.063

2. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 950 48.89 101,690 0.040

3. Anchorage, AK MSA 60 44.77 93,120 0.037

4. Pittsburgh, PA 330 28.87 60,040 0.030

5. Duluth, MN-WI 30 34.70 72,180 0.024

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 950 48.89 101,690 0.040

2. Anchorage, AK MSA 60 44.77 93,120 0.037

3. Denver-Aurora, CO 270 43.33 90,120 0.022

4. Salt Lake City, UT 40 42.82 89,060 0.007

5. St. Louis, MO-IL (6) 40.60 84,440 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Conduct research on nuclear engineering problems or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and utilization of

nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal.

17-2161 Nuclear engineers

14,870

44.25 31.36 37.46 43.38 50.82 59.86

92,040 65,220 77,920 90,220 105,710 124,510

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Scientific research and development services 4,490 $ 46.89 97,530 $

2. Power generation and supply 4,170 43.52 90,530

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,950 40.44 84,100

4. Architectural and engineering services 1,820 43.93 91,360

5. Management and technical consulting services 110 59.61 123,990

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management and technical consulting services 110 59.61 123,990

2. Employment services 80 57.85 120,320

3. Scientific research and development services 4,490 46.89 97,530

4. Architectural and engineering services 1,820 43.93 91,360

5. Power generation and supply 4,170 43.52 90,530

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Idaho 340 $ 49.83 103,640 $ 0.054

2. South Carolina 970 42.92 89,270 0.053

3. Washington 1,010 38.34 79,750 0.037

4. Virginia 1,050 39.48 82,130 0.029

5. District of Columbia 120 58.26 121,180 0.020

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colorado (6) 72.75 151,320 (6)

2. Nevada 140 61.44 127,790 0.011

3. District of Columbia 120 58.26 121,180 0.020

4. Maryland 90 55.02 114,440 0.004

5. Georgia 270 52.39 108,970 0.007

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC 390 $ 45.71 95,090 $ 0.186

2. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 630 35.64 74,130 0.085

3. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 790 48.35 100,570 0.021

4. Knoxville, TN 50 42.72 88,850 0.016

5. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 130 61.52 127,960 0.014

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 130 61.52 127,960 0.014

2. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div (6) 54.46 113,280 (6)

3. Columbus, OH (6) 51.65 107,440 (6)

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 300 50.62 105,300 0.013

5. Toledo, OH (6) 50.25 104,520 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Devise methods to improve oil and gas well production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice to

achieve economical and satisfactory progress.

17-2171 Petroleum engineers

15,060

48.86 27.86 36.48 47.30 59.20

101,620 57,960 75,880 98,380 123,130

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4)

(4)

$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Oil and gas extraction 7,040 $ 53.94 112,200 $

2. Support activities for mining 2,720 41.89 87,140

3. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 1,090 48.27 100,400

4. Architectural and engineering services 610 53.99 112,310

5. Management and technical consulting services 390 45.57 94,790

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Architectural and engineering services 610 53.99 112,310

2. Oil and gas extraction 7,040 53.94 112,200

3. Pipeline transportation of crude oil 80 48.85 101,610

4. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 1,090 48.27 100,400

5. Office administrative services (6) 46.62 96,970

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 400 $ 47.11 97,980 $ 0.153

2. Oklahoma 1,860 42.59 88,580 0.124

3. Alaska 230 49.97 103,930 0.076

4. Texas 7,000 53.80 111,910 0.072

5. Louisiana 800 42.78 88,990 0.045

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Texas 7,000 53.80 111,910 0.072

2. Ohio 280 53.06 110,360 0.005

3. Alaska 230 49.97 103,930 0.076

4. California 1,280 49.48 102,910 0.008

5. Colorado (6) 47.43 98,640 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Casper, WY 170 $ 57.49 119,570 $ 0.441

2. Bakersfield, CA 540 50.67 105,390 0.208

3. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 4,370 56.51 117,540 0.184

4. Lafayette, LA 230 39.44 82,040 0.165

5. Oklahoma City, OK 840 46.38 96,470 0.151

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Casper, WY 170 57.49 119,570 0.441

2. Amarillo, TX 80 56.70 117,930 0.075

3. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 4,370 56.51 117,540 0.184

4. Tyler, TX 30 54.07 112,470 0.032

5. Laredo, TX (6) 53.97 112,250 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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All engineers not listed separately.

17-2199 Engineers, all other

155,620

39.30 22.15 30.15 39.26 48.23 57.98

81,750 46,080 62,710 81,660 100,320 120,610

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and engineering services 20,320 $ 37.10 77,160 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 20,100 46.73 97,200

3. Scientific research and development services 8,430 42.61 88,620

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 8,410 40.10 83,400

5. Electronic instrument manufacturing 8,340 43.24 89,950

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 20,100 46.73 97,200

2. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 2,640 45.49 94,630

3. Pipeline transportation of natural gas 480 43.57 90,620

4. Oil and gas extraction 450 43.51 90,510

5. Electronic instrument manufacturing 8,340 43.24 89,950

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 2,000 $ 53.37 111,010 $ 0.328

2. Idaho 1,570 29.84 62,060 0.251

3. Alaska 720 37.34 77,660 0.237

4. New Hampshire 1,420 37.89 78,810 0.226

5. Maryland 5,210 44.27 92,080 0.206

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 2,000 53.37 111,010 0.328

2. Virginia 4,270 46.25 96,200 0.118

3. Rhode Island 470 44.59 92,750 0.097

4. Maryland 5,210 44.27 92,080 0.206

5. California 26,990 42.91 89,260 0.179

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Huntsville, AL 2,430 $ 46.20 96,090 $ 1.238

2. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 12,790 40.35 83,930 1.074

3. Ann Arbor, MI 1,780 42.13 87,630 0.900

4. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL 1,790 39.37 81,880 0.858

5. Jackson, MI 410 40.04 83,290 0.693

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 5,230 51.78 107,700 0.231

2. Amarillo, TX 60 49.90 103,790 0.056

3. Bakersfield, CA 570 48.83 101,570 0.219

4. Niles-Benton Harbor, MI 100 48.61 101,110 0.160

5. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 1,760 48.17 100,200 0.311

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as

highways, bridges, and public works. Utilize knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.

17-3011 Architectural and civil drafters

107,110

21.11 12.99 16.13 20.17 25.11 30.44

43,900 27,010 33,550 41,960 52,220 63,310

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and engineering services 85,340 $ 20.94 43,560 $

2. Residential building construction 3,590 21.00 43,690

3. Nonresidential building construction 2,830 22.32 46,420

4. Local government (OES designation) 2,630 22.95 47,730

5. Architectural and structural metals mfg. 1,470 19.62 40,810

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Electronic markets and agents and brokers (6) 29.03 60,380

2. Lessors of real estate 60 26.78 55,700

3. Natural gas distribution 80 25.89 53,840

4. Activities related to real estate 180 25.35 52,730

5. Utility system construction 320 24.48 50,920

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 690 $ 18.73 38,960 $ 0.115

2. Colorado 2,520 22.78 47,390 0.114

3. California 16,910 23.45 48,780 0.112

4. New Mexico 880 18.84 39,200 0.111

5. Alaska 330 22.82 47,460 0.109

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nebraska 690 25.03 52,060 0.077

2. Nevada 1,190 23.99 49,890 0.095

3. California 16,910 23.45 48,780 0.112

4. New York 5,480 23.16 48,170 0.065

5. Massachusetts 2,700 23.15 48,150 0.085

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA 310 $ 19.38 40,310 $ 0.291

2. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA 380 26.01 54,110 0.215

3. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO 400 16.32 33,940 0.203

4. Missoula, MT 110 16.24 33,770 0.196

5. Portsmouth, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 110 20.84 43,340 0.193

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA 360 31.33 65,170 0.082

2. Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC 190 28.09 58,440 0.091

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,630 27.74 57,700 0.168

4. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 1,380 27.09 56,340 0.135

5. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 280 26.97 56,100 0.146

See footnotes at end of table.
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Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for manufacture, installation, and repair of electrical equipment in factories,

power plants, and buildings.

17-3012 Electrical and electronics drafters

32,440

23.85 14.08 17.63 22.51 28.92 35.81

49,610 29,290 36,660 46,830 60,160 74,490

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and engineering services 8,630 $ 22.66 47,140 $

2. Building equipment contractors 5,650 23.75 49,400

3. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 2,360 24.92 51,830

4. Power generation and supply 2,330 26.96 56,070

5. Electronic instrument manufacturing 1,980 24.18 50,290

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 200 30.27 62,970

2. Commercial and service industry machinery 160 29.92 62,240

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 200 29.07 60,470

4. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 50 27.50 57,200

5. Water, sewage and other systems (6) 27.33 56,850

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Delaware 200 $ 27.95 58,130 $ 0.047

2. Louisiana 750 22.33 46,440 0.042

3. Connecticut 650 23.81 49,530 0.039

4. Alabama 740 23.63 49,160 0.039

5. Kansas 460 22.98 47,790 0.035

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 2,250 28.18 58,620 0.027

2. Delaware 200 27.95 58,130 0.047

3. Colorado 720 26.25 54,610 0.033

4. Massachusetts 1,060 26.18 54,460 0.033

5. Pennsylvania 1,290 25.69 53,430 0.023

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Sumter, SC 90 $ 26.03 54,130 $ 0.237

2. Huntsville, AL 250 25.82 53,710 0.127

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 760 30.63 63,720 0.085

4. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 270 26.35 54,810 0.080

5. Provo-Orem, UT 130 16.66 34,650 0.079

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Boulder, CO 80 31.72 65,970 0.051

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 760 30.63 63,720 0.085

3. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 480 30.28 62,980 0.039

4. Austin-Round Rock, TX 410 30.04 62,480 0.058

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 850 29.87 62,120 0.017

See footnotes at end of table.
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Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

17-3013 Mechanical drafters

72,950

22.10 13.57 16.67 21.01 26.50 32.63

45,960 28,230 34,680 43,700 55,130 67,860

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and engineering services 20,200 $ 22.62 47,040 $

2. Architectural and structural metals mfg. 4,910 20.31 42,240

3. Metalworking machinery manufacturing 3,620 23.48 48,840

4. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing 3,390 21.34 44,400

5. Employment services 2,670 24.69 51,360

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Independent artists, writers, and performers 40 27.95 58,140

2. Scientific research and development services 650 27.26 56,700

3. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing (6) 26.94 56,030

4. Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. 40 26.91 55,980

5. Pipeline transportation of natural gas 70 26.23 54,560

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wisconsin 3,980 $ 20.98 43,640 $ 0.145

2. Michigan 5,570 25.22 52,450 0.130

3. Connecticut 2,130 24.29 50,520 0.128

4. Minnesota 2,450 22.47 46,740 0.091

5. Oklahoma 1,330 20.59 42,830 0.088

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Delaware 220 29.69 61,760 0.052

2. Massachusetts 1,670 28.82 59,940 0.053

3. New York 3,700 25.71 53,480 0.044

4. Michigan 5,570 25.22 52,450 0.130

5. Washington 1,340 25.19 52,400 0.049

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Wichita Falls, TX 140 $ 20.86 43,390 $ 0.234

2. Sheboygan, WI 140 22.49 46,790 0.227

3. Ames, IA 90 18.39 38,260 0.220

4. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 2,600 26.92 55,990 0.218

5. Racine, WI 150 22.50 46,790 0.193

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 760 32.29 67,170 0.046

2. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 170 31.21 64,910 0.050

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 1,810 29.82 62,030 0.036

4. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 520 29.47 61,290 0.065

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 70 28.63 59,540 0.007

See footnotes at end of table.
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All drafters not listed separately.

17-3019 Drafters, all other

22,800

21.87 12.66 16.03 20.70 26.89 33.56

45,480 26,340 33,340 43,060 55,920 69,810

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and engineering services 6,310 $ 20.13 41,880 $

2. Employment services 1,120 20.54 42,720

3. Building equipment contractors 580 23.18 48,220

4. Local government (OES designation) 560 18.63 38,740

5. Household and institutional furniture mfg. 530 20.00 41,590

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Computer systems design and related services 150 29.29 60,930

2. Apparel and piece goods merchant wholesalers 40 29.16 60,650

3. Electronic instrument manufacturing 280 26.56 55,240

4. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 70 25.75 53,570

5. Natural gas distribution 100 25.61 53,280

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 1,060 $ 18.91 39,340 $ 0.060

2. Alabama 700 20.41 42,450 0.037

3. Wyoming 80 22.22 46,210 0.031

4. New Hampshire 170 18.99 39,500 0.027

5. Idaho 170 21.13 43,940 0.027

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts (6) 24.87 51,740 (6)

2. Colorado 400 24.74 51,450 0.018

3. Nevada 40 24.20 50,330 0.003

4. New Jersey 470 23.57 49,030 0.012

5. California 3,170 23.43 48,730 0.021

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Huntsville, AL 180 $ 23.15 48,150 $ 0.092

2. Baton Rouge, LA 300 21.33 44,370 0.084

3. Fort Walton Beach-Crestview-Destin, FL 60 18.57 38,630 0.069

4. Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL 100 13.71 28,510 0.061

5. Shreveport-Bossier City, LA 100 16.47 34,270 0.058

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 300 32.32 67,230 0.029

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 150 29.26 60,870 0.017

3. Denver-Aurora, CO 280 27.29 56,770 0.023

4. Greensboro-High Point, NC 30 26.15 54,380 0.008

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 80 26.09 54,270 0.008

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate, install, calibrate, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement

instruments and equipment to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.

17-3021 Aerospace engineering and operations technicians

8,280

26.19 16.62 20.89 25.62 30.72 35.99

54,480 34,570 43,440 53,300 63,900 74,860

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 3,830 $ 25.25 52,520 $

2. Architectural and engineering services 1,420 27.64 57,490

3. Electronic instrument manufacturing 620 23.95 49,810

4. Scientific research and development services 320 33.24 69,130

5. Scheduled air transportation 290 30.41 63,260

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scientific research and development services 320 33.24 69,130

2. Computer systems design and related services (6) 33.02 68,680

3. Scheduled air transportation 290 30.41 63,260

4. Architectural and engineering services 1,420 27.64 57,490

5. Management of companies and enterprises (6) 27.01 56,190

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Florida 1,760 $ 27.19 56,550 $ 0.022

2. Colorado 210 28.75 59,810 0.010

3. Texas 860 27.83 57,890 0.009

4. Ohio 460 22.90 47,640 0.009

5. Tennessee 230 30.68 63,810 0.008

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nevada (6) 31.58 65,700 (6)

2. Tennessee 230 30.68 63,810 0.008

3. Virginia (6) 30.31 63,050 (6)

4. Colorado 210 28.75 59,810 0.010

5. Texas 860 27.83 57,890 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Div 380 $ 30.50 63,450 $ 0.046

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 670 27.98 58,200 0.016

3. Baltimore-Towson, MD 140 24.79 51,570 0.011

4. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 30 21.22 44,140 0.010

5. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 70 25.91 53,900 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metro Div (6) 44.01 91,540 (6)

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div (6) 32.44 67,480 (6)

3. Memphis, TN-MS-AR (6) 31.76 66,060 (6)

4. Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Div 380 30.50 63,450 0.046

5. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 30 29.19 60,710 0.003

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction

of engineering staff or physical scientists.

17-3022 Civil engineering technicians

86,730

20.37 12.14 15.05 19.50 24.63 30.25

42,380 25,250 31,310 40,560 51,230 62,920

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and engineering services 43,330 $ 20.47 42,590 $

2. State government (OES designation) 21,490 17.96 37,350

3. Local government (OES designation) 15,450 22.55 46,900

4. Colleges and universities 1,090 18.99 39,500

5. Highway, street, and bridge construction 660 22.75 47,320

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wired telecommunications carriers 40 32.72 68,050

2. Telecommunications resellers (6) 31.70 65,930

3. Natural gas distribution 380 29.26 60,860

4. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 40 26.85 55,840

5. Power generation and supply 380 25.77 53,610

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 520 $ 26.75 55,650 $ 0.171

2. West Virginia 1,030 17.30 35,990 0.145

3. Texas 12,590 16.92 35,200 0.129

4. South Dakota 490 15.80 32,870 0.129

5. Kansas 1,710 20.85 43,360 0.129

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 450 28.57 59,430 0.027

2. Alaska 520 26.75 55,650 0.171

3. California 8,170 25.81 53,690 0.054

4. Washington 2,240 23.39 48,640 0.082

5. New York 1,990 23.22 48,300 0.024

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Carson City, NV 170 $ 22.57 46,950 $ 0.531

2. Topeka, KS 300 18.98 39,480 0.283

3. Raleigh-Cary, NC 1,200 19.30 40,140 0.251

4. Charleston, WV 350 17.61 36,630 0.246

5. Olympia, WA 220 21.71 45,150 0.233

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 200 31.76 66,050 0.036

2. Modesto, CA 60 28.75 59,800 0.036

3. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 27.97 58,190 (6)

4. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 70 27.87 57,970 0.077

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 880 27.52 57,240 0.086

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, calibrate, and modify

electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions. Exclude

"Broadcast Technicians" (27-4012).

17-3023 Electrical and electronic engineering technicians

166,340

24.44 14.48 18.88 24.35 29.07 35.19

50,840 30,120 39,270 50,660 60,470 73,200

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 18,490 $ 22.91 47,660 $

2. Architectural and engineering services 15,840 23.64 49,160

3. Electronic instrument manufacturing 11,880 22.34 46,460

4. Employment services 11,230 20.06 41,730

5. Wired telecommunications carriers 9,520 26.39 54,890

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 8,150 32.81 68,250

2. Motion picture and video industries 690 30.22 62,850

3. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 160 29.78 61,950

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 2,670 28.57 59,430

5. Oil and gas extraction 420 28.47 59,220

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Mexico 2,400 $ 26.11 54,320 $ 0.304

2. Idaho 1,600 25.02 52,050 0.256

3. Arizona 5,730 23.74 49,380 0.223

4. Massachusetts 6,920 24.16 50,260 0.218

5. Oregon 3,390 21.74 45,220 0.206

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 500 30.35 63,120 0.082

2. Alaska 290 30.03 62,460 0.095

3. Hawaii 430 28.92 60,150 0.072

4. California 22,600 26.78 55,710 0.150

5. New Mexico 2,400 26.11 54,320 0.304

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Huntsville, AL 1,270 $ 21.72 45,170 $ 0.647

2. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL 1,320 22.77 47,350 0.632

3. Warner Robins, GA 300 27.71 57,640 0.558

4. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 590 21.65 45,040 0.496

5. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 4,350 27.60 57,410 0.488

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA (6) 35.64 74,140 (6)

2. Bakersfield, CA 590 33.34 69,340 0.227

3. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 230 32.03 66,620 0.279

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,200 31.63 65,780 0.124

5. Dover, DE 40 31.07 64,630 0.069

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate, test, and maintain unmanned, automated, servo-mechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other

equipment at worksites, such as oil rigs, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

17-3024 Electro-mechanical technicians

15,310

22.37 14.34 17.18 21.50 27.10 33.03

46,540 29,830 35,730 44,720 56,360 68,700

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Electronic instrument manufacturing 2,510 $ 20.69 43,030 $

2. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 1,950 21.17 44,040

3. Architectural and engineering services 1,280 24.16 50,250

4. Scientific research and development services 840 28.86 60,020

5. Communications equipment manufacturing 690 21.28 44,260

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scientific research and development services 840 28.86 60,020

2. Utility system construction 50 28.73 59,770

3. Management of companies and enterprises (6) 26.63 55,390

4. Power generation and supply 650 24.90 51,790

5. Architectural and engineering services 1,280 24.16 50,250

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Mexico 840 $ 25.17 52,360 $ 0.106

2. Maine 240 23.73 49,360 0.040

3. Massachusetts 990 21.17 44,040 0.031

4. Wisconsin 620 21.97 45,700 0.023

5. Oregon 370 21.72 45,180 0.022

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Michigan 420 27.95 58,140 0.010

2. Alabama 150 26.68 55,500 0.008

3. New Mexico 840 25.17 52,360 0.106

4. Colorado 280 24.29 50,520 0.013

5. Utah 90 24.11 50,160 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 150 $ 20.12 41,850 $ 0.126

2. Albuquerque, NM 460 23.93 49,770 0.122

3. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 60 18.37 38,210 0.086

4. Lynn-Peabody-Salem, MA NECTA Division 80 19.60 40,770 0.079

5. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 110 17.10 35,570 0.071

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colorado Springs, CO (6) 28.05 58,340 (6)

2. Columbus, OH (6) 27.73 57,680 (6)

3. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 70 27.70 57,620 0.003

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 50 26.53 55,180 0.005

5. Lawrence-Methuen-Salem, MA-NH NECTA Division (6) 25.39 52,820 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of

environmental pollution, including waste treatment and site remediation. May assist in the development of environmental pollution remediation devices under

direction of engineer.

17-3025 Environmental engineering technicians

20,600

20.72 12.07 14.87 19.50 25.60 31.79

43,100 25,110 30,920 40,560 53,250 66,120

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and engineering services 7,920 $ 19.49 40,540 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 2,400 21.61 44,950

3. Management and technical consulting services 2,380 18.97 39,450

4. Scientific research and development services 1,440 24.35 50,640

5. Remediation and other waste services 1,150 19.71 41,000

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 50 32.71 68,030

2. Power generation and supply 140 29.42 61,190

3. Other professional and technical services (6) 29.20 60,740

4. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 100 26.30 54,700

5. Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. 70 25.70 53,450

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Mexico 620 $ 18.34 38,140 $ 0.079

2. Idaho 270 24.92 51,830 0.043

3. West Virginia 270 18.11 37,660 0.038

4. Colorado 720 19.82 41,230 0.033

5. Wyoming 80 20.16 41,930 0.031

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 110 29.17 60,660 0.018

2. Idaho 270 24.92 51,830 0.043

3. Tennessee 610 24.90 51,780 0.022

4. Missouri 180 24.44 50,830 0.007

5. Minnesota 130 24.27 50,470 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Albuquerque, NM 470 $ 17.71 36,850 $ 0.124

2. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 160 14.39 29,940 0.103

3. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 100 20.68 43,000 0.101

4. Baton Rouge, LA 220 22.49 46,780 0.062

5. Idaho Falls, ID 30 28.54 59,370 0.060

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Idaho Falls, ID 30 28.54 59,370 0.060

2. Gainesville, FL 50 27.77 57,750 0.042

3. Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC 60 27.77 57,750 0.029

4. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro, TN 110 27.66 57,520 0.015

5. Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Div 50 26.82 55,790 0.006

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May study

and record time, motion, method, and speed involved in performance of production, maintenance, clerical, and other worker operations for such purposes as

establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.

17-3026 Industrial engineering technicians

73,640

24.48 14.52 17.81 22.51 29.26 38.07

50,920 30,190 37,040 46,810 60,860 79,180

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 7,150 $ 29.68 61,730 $

2. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 4,280 21.41 44,540

3. Electronic instrument manufacturing 4,250 23.04 47,930

4. Data processing and related services 3,090 35.44 73,720

5. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 2,320 22.94 47,720

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Data processing and related services 3,090 35.44 73,720

2. Business support services (6) 33.29 69,250

3. ISPs and web search portals 150 31.97 66,510

4. Office administrative services 110 31.75 66,040

5. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 7,150 29.68 61,730

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Michigan 5,890 $ 24.30 50,540 $ 0.137

2. Minnesota 3,470 21.59 44,900 0.129

3. Texas 8,700 30.00 62,390 0.089

4. Indiana 2,450 21.80 45,340 0.084

5. South Carolina 1,460 22.62 47,050 0.079

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Texas 8,700 30.00 62,390 0.089

2. California 6,360 27.94 58,110 0.042

3. Colorado 1,010 26.82 55,780 0.046

4. Maryland 700 26.49 55,100 0.028

5. Delaware 210 26.33 54,780 0.049

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Columbus, IN 150 $ 25.01 52,020 $ 0.356

2. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 2,980 26.16 54,410 0.250

3. York-Hanover, PA 400 19.66 40,890 0.228

4. Ogden-Clearfield, UT 390 25.85 53,770 0.204

5. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 300 23.34 48,550 0.194

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Charleston, WV (6) 38.42 79,910 (6)

2. San Angelo, TX (6) 36.12 75,120 (6)

3. Jackson, MS 200 31.37 65,240 0.081

4. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 460 30.55 63,530 0.045

5. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 160 30.45 63,330 0.028

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, and test machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical

scientists.

17-3027 Mechanical engineering technicians

46,660

22.94 14.31 17.68 22.04 27.55 33.70

47,710 29,770 36,770 45,850 57,310 70,090

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and engineering services 13,090 $ 22.00 45,750 $

2. Scientific research and development services 4,020 24.70 51,370

3. Electronic instrument manufacturing 3,000 23.10 48,040

4. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing 2,370 22.35 46,480

5. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 1,560 23.78 49,470

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Electronic equipment repair and maintenance (6) 30.83 64,130

2. Pipeline transportation of crude oil 30 28.83 59,970

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 1,420 27.24 56,650

4. Specialized design services (6) 26.81 55,760

5. Turbine and power transmission equipment mfg. 970 26.76 55,660

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Rhode Island 390 $ 20.43 42,490 $ 0.081

2. New Mexico 600 22.42 46,620 0.076

3. Minnesota 1,980 23.66 49,210 0.074

4. Michigan 2,950 23.08 48,000 0.069

5. Ohio 3,250 20.97 43,620 0.061

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Montana 80 32.56 67,720 0.019

2. Delaware 60 27.93 58,100 0.014

3. Alaska 50 27.36 56,910 0.016

4. Washington 920 26.34 54,790 0.034

5. Texas 4,520 25.57 53,180 0.046

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Huntsville, AL 460 $ 20.98 43,640 $ 0.234

2. Oshkosh-Neenah, WI 170 23.54 48,960 0.194

3. Ann Arbor, MI 340 29.70 61,780 0.172

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,350 28.28 58,830 0.151

5. Johnstown, PA 80 19.68 40,940 0.138

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Ann Arbor, MI 340 29.70 61,780 0.172

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 110 28.57 59,420 0.011

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 440 28.39 59,040 0.043

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,350 28.28 58,830 0.151

5. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 50 28.24 58,740 0.015

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All engineering technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

17-3029 Engineering technicians, except drafters, all other

78,260

25.89 14.68 20.14 26.08 31.76 37.06

53,850 30,530 41,900 54,250 66,070 77,080

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 17,400 $ 29.32 60,990 $

2. Architectural and engineering services 7,090 22.60 47,010

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 4,990 27.31 56,800

4. Scientific research and development services 4,310 27.64 57,500

5. Employment services 3,420 20.76 43,180

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers (6) 30.82 64,090

2. Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. 130 29.50 61,350

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 17,400 29.32 60,990

4. Boiler, tank, and shipping container mfg. 70 29.31 60,970

5. Motor vehicle body and trailer manufacturing 60 29.06 60,450

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Maryland 3,660 $ 29.72 61,820 $ 0.145

2. Washington 3,260 30.26 62,950 0.119

3. New Mexico 920 24.60 51,170 0.117

4. Alaska 350 26.84 55,830 0.115

5. Maine 680 29.50 61,360 0.114

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii 450 33.33 69,320 0.075

2. District of Columbia 370 32.25 67,070 0.061

3. Virginia 2,840 30.60 63,640 0.079

4. Washington 3,260 30.26 62,950 0.119

5. Maryland 3,660 29.72 61,820 0.145

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 860 $ 34.48 71,720 $ 1.044

2. Portsmouth, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 470 35.38 73,590 0.824

3. Pascagoula, MS 390 30.81 64,080 0.749

4. Warner Robins, GA 300 27.81 57,840 0.558

5. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL 1,060 23.93 49,780 0.508

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Portsmouth, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 470 35.38 73,590 0.824

2. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 860 34.48 71,720 1.044

3. Edison, NJ Metro Div 220 34.02 70,750 0.022

4. Honolulu, HI 430 33.63 69,950 0.101

5. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 280 33.25 69,150 0.092

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of a surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist to obtain data used for construction,

mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes,

aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of

topographical maps. Exclude "Surveyors" (17-1022), "Cartographers and Photogrammetrists" (17-1021), and "Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and

Geographers" (19-2042).

17-3031 Surveying and mapping technicians

70,940

16.63 9.62 12.06 15.55 20.31 25.63

34,590 20,020 25,070 32,340 42,230 53,310

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and engineering services 52,280 $ 15.80 32,870 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 7,570 18.73 38,950

3. State government (OES designation) 2,280 18.92 39,350

4. Power generation and supply 1,760 21.37 44,440

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,280 21.45 44,610

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Natural gas distribution 750 26.35 54,800

2. Management of companies and enterprises 230 22.45 46,690

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,280 21.45 44,610

4. Power generation and supply 1,760 21.37 44,440

5. Pipeline transportation of natural gas 90 20.82 43,310

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Montana 610 $ 14.91 31,000 $ 0.143

2. Florida 10,190 14.81 30,810 0.129

3. Wyoming 300 15.14 31,500 0.114

4. Idaho 700 15.23 31,670 0.112

5. New Mexico 840 17.06 35,480 0.106

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 3,870 24.57 51,110 0.026

2. Nevada 780 22.23 46,230 0.062

3. Alaska 280 21.36 44,430 0.092

4. Minnesota 1,910 20.83 43,330 0.071

5. Massachusetts 760 20.83 43,320 0.024

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Tyler, TX 260 $ 11.74 24,420 $ 0.279

2. Idaho Falls, ID 140 13.52 28,130 0.279

3. Lafayette, LA 370 14.75 30,680 0.265

4. Wilmington, NC 350 13.18 27,410 0.249

5. Missoula, MT 130 15.74 32,740 0.232

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 100 27.58 57,370 0.011

2. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 550 26.43 54,970 0.043

3. Napa, CA 50 26.30 54,700 0.078

4. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 340 25.93 53,930 0.038

5. Stockton, CA 80 25.60 53,240 0.038

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.

19-1011 Animal scientists

3,930

25.59 15.17 18.24 22.98 30.27 39.15

53,230 31,540 37,930 47,800 62,950 81,430

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 2,540 $ 23.08 48,010 $

2. Scientific research and development services 390 29.86 62,110

3. State government (OES designation) 340 30.37 63,160

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 110 44.15 91,820

5. Local government (OES designation) 60 22.88 47,600

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 110 44.15 91,820

2. State government (OES designation) 340 30.37 63,160

3. Scientific research and development services 390 29.86 62,110

4. Support activities for animal production 50 26.66 55,450

5. Management and technical consulting services (6) 23.39 48,660

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Texas 1,160 $ 21.96 45,670 $ 0.012

2. New Jersey 220 32.49 67,570 0.006

3. Nebraska 50 25.74 53,540 0.006

4. Mississippi 70 21.02 43,730 0.006

5. Wisconsin 140 26.21 54,510 0.005

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Missouri 90 35.93 74,740 0.003

2. New Jersey 220 32.49 67,570 0.006

3. Kansas (6) 28.99 60,290 (6)

4. Minnesota 110 28.87 60,040 0.004

5. California 90 28.73 59,760 0.001

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Madison, WI 90 $ 26.16 54,400 $ 0.027

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 40 43.95 91,420 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 40 43.95 91,420 0.002

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div (6) 26.40 54,910 (6)

3. Madison, WI 90 26.16 54,400 0.027

4. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX (6) 22.45 46,690 (6)

5. Lubbock, TX (6) 20.57 42,790 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to

determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply

food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.

19-1012 Food scientists and technologists

8,770

28.49 14.24 18.14 25.87 37.00 46.80

59,260 29,620 37,740 53,810 76,960 97,350

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other food manufacturing 1,640 $ 29.01 60,350 $

2. Scientific research and development services 1,060 35.12 73,050

3. Dairy product manufacturing 830 22.14 46,060

4. Management of companies and enterprises 670 35.40 73,630

5. Fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty 650 25.74 53,550

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (6) 38.97 81,060

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 120 37.97 78,970

3. Management of companies and enterprises 670 35.40 73,630

4. Scientific research and development services 1,060 35.12 73,050

5. Druggists' goods merchant wholesalers 40 32.04 66,640

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Minnesota 710 $ 34.60 71,960 $ 0.026

2. Nebraska 220 17.94 37,310 0.024

3. Idaho 140 25.03 52,070 0.022

4. Iowa 280 24.97 51,930 0.019

5. North Dakota 60 24.99 51,980 0.018

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Minnesota 710 34.60 71,960 0.026

2. Hawaii (6) 33.12 68,880 (6)

3. New Jersey 220 32.32 67,230 0.006

4. Illinois 660 32.24 67,050 0.011

5. Maryland 260 32.04 66,630 0.010

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Ames, IA 40 $ 28.18 58,600 $ 0.098

2. Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division 70 30.87 64,210 0.079

3. Columbus, OH 360 33.18 69,020 0.039

4. Visalia-Porterville, CA 50 20.81 43,290 0.037

5. Lakeland, FL 70 26.86 55,860 0.032

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 70 42.20 87,780 0.003

2. Pittsburgh, PA 60 37.14 77,250 0.005

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 130 36.53 75,970 0.003

4. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 550 36.10 75,090 0.031

5. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 80 35.11 73,030 0.005

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study

the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects

of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.

19-1013 Soil and plant scientists

10,720

28.52 16.18 20.39 26.96 34.62 44.93

59,330 33,650 42,410 56,080 72,020 93,460

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,520 $ 32.47 67,530 $

2. Scientific research and development services 1,630 30.67 63,790

3. Colleges and universities 1,520 23.10 48,050

4. Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers 1,420 31.56 65,650

5. Management and technical consulting services 750 23.81 49,530

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Chemical merchant wholesalers (6) 40.20 83,620

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,520 32.47 67,530

3. Management of companies and enterprises 220 31.76 66,070

4. Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers 1,420 31.56 65,650

5. Scientific research and development services 1,630 30.67 63,790

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Iowa 1,110 $ 28.53 59,340 $ 0.075

2. South Dakota 170 23.61 49,110 0.045

3. Nebraska 330 23.70 49,290 0.037

4. Hawaii 210 30.40 63,240 0.035

5. Oregon 470 29.64 61,660 0.029

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 150 39.90 82,980 0.025

2. Maryland 160 38.23 79,520 0.006

3. New Mexico 80 35.56 73,960 0.010

4. Connecticut 120 34.84 72,470 0.007

5. Idaho 130 33.53 69,740 0.021

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Ames, IA 140 $ 27.32 56,830 $ 0.343

2. Durham, NC 270 26.30 54,700 0.104

3. Corvallis, OR 40 38.77 80,630 0.103

4. Merced, CA 50 22.87 47,570 0.085

5. Madison, WI 270 22.14 46,050 0.082

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Albuquerque, NM 30 44.15 91,840 0.008

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div (6) 43.08 89,610 (6)

3. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 50 42.15 87,660 0.018

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 320 39.75 82,670 0.014

5. Corvallis, OR 40 38.77 80,630 0.103

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Study the chemical composition and physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct

research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine

the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.

19-1021 Biochemists and biophysicists

18,680

38.90 19.62 25.67 36.69 48.11 62.27

80,900 40,820 53,390 76,320 100,060 129,510

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Scientific research and development services 8,960 $ 40.42 84,080 $

2. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 4,120 43.71 90,920

3. Colleges and universities 1,360 23.39 48,660

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 480 38.62 80,330

5. State government (OES designation) 310 23.53 48,940

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Offices of physicians 40 52.61 109,420

2. Other chemical product and preparation mfg. 30 44.08 91,690

3. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing 50 44.00 91,520

4. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 4,120 43.71 90,920

5. Scientific research and development services 8,960 40.42 84,080

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Delaware 590 $ 45.82 95,310 $ 0.139

2. Massachusetts 1,900 43.04 89,520 0.060

3. Connecticut 900 39.71 82,590 0.054

4. New Jersey 1,300 (6) (6) 0.033

5. District of Columbia 190 35.14 73,090 0.031

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Indiana 660 51.00 106,080 0.023

2. Georgia 70 47.17 98,110 0.002

3. Delaware 590 45.82 95,310 0.139

4. Massachusetts 1,900 43.04 89,520 0.060

5. Pennsylvania 1,580 41.92 87,190 0.028

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 590 $ 45.82 95,310 $ 0.174

2. Madison, WI 420 27.07 56,300 0.128

3. Boulder, CO 200 44.67 92,920 0.127

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 920 42.27 87,920 0.095

5. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 200 42.82 89,070 0.082

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Indianapolis-Carmel, IN (6) 51.98 108,120 (6)

2. Edison, NJ Metro Div 580 48.57 101,020 0.058

3. Memphis, TN-MS-AR (6) 48.37 100,620 (6)

4. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 60 47.02 97,810 0.003

5. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 590 45.82 95,310 0.174

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Include medical

microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.

19-1022 Microbiologists

15,730

31.35 17.05 21.08 27.87 38.73 52.05

65,200 35,460 43,850 57,980 80,550 108,270

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Scientific research and development services 4,290 $ 33.34 69,350 $

2. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 3,260 30.49 63,420

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,400 42.87 89,170

4. State government (OES designation) 1,500 23.10 48,040

5. Colleges and universities 1,260 22.97 47,770

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,400 42.87 89,170

2. Agricultural chemical manufacturing 170 35.86 74,590

3. Scientific research and development services 4,290 33.34 69,350

4. Management of companies and enterprises 80 32.89 68,400

5. Electronic instrument manufacturing 40 32.40 67,380

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Maryland 1,570 $ 43.71 90,930 $ 0.062

2. Massachusetts 1,090 28.25 58,770 0.034

3. Montana 120 27.76 57,740 0.028

4. Indiana 780 32.59 67,790 0.027

5. District of Columbia 160 37.07 77,100 0.026

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Hampshire 30 50.76 105,580 0.005

2. Maryland 1,570 43.71 90,930 0.062

3. Georgia 610 37.65 78,310 0.015

4. District of Columbia 160 37.07 77,100 0.026

5. Louisiana 40 35.48 73,800 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Ames, IA 120 $ 33.76 70,210 $ 0.294

2. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 1,070 45.15 93,910 0.189

3. Athens-Clarke County, GA 90 36.83 76,610 0.116

4. Madison, WI 370 24.36 50,670 0.113

5. Fort Collins-Loveland, CO 80 31.65 65,830 0.064

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY (6) 53.54 111,360 (6)

2. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 1,070 45.15 93,910 0.189

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 260 41.64 86,610 0.027

4. Boulder, CO (6) 40.72 84,690 (6)

5. Baltimore-Towson, MD 390 40.08 83,380 0.031

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management, including the

collection and analysis of biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water areas.

19-1023 Zoologists and wildlife biologists

18,000

26.98 15.77 19.90 25.63 32.31 40.67

56,120 32,800 41,400 53,300 67,200 84,580

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. State government (OES designation) 6,030 $ 23.40 48,660 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 4,570 32.17 66,920

3. Scientific research and development services 2,850 29.54 61,440

4. Management and technical consulting services 1,090 29.58 61,520

5. Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks 860 19.97 41,540

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 4,570 32.17 66,920

2. Management and technical consulting services 1,090 29.58 61,520

3. Scientific research and development services 2,850 29.54 61,440

4. Civic and social organizations 60 25.57 53,180

5. Local government (OES designation) 440 25.07 52,150

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 850 $ 27.09 56,350 $ 0.280

2. Wyoming 300 22.36 46,510 0.114

3. Montana 350 23.76 49,430 0.082

4. Washington 2,230 28.80 59,900 0.081

5. Idaho 470 23.03 47,910 0.075

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 220 40.98 85,240 0.036

2. Maryland 260 38.09 79,230 0.010

3. Massachusetts (6) 35.40 73,620 (6)

4. Connecticut 100 33.80 70,310 0.006

5. Rhode Island 40 32.04 66,650 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Fairbanks, AK MSA 140 $ 27.99 58,210 $ 0.378

2. Corvallis, OR 130 22.28 46,340 0.334

3. Olympia, WA 250 29.51 61,390 0.265

4. Wenatchee, WA 80 30.72 63,900 0.205

5. Lewiston, ID-WA 50 20.26 42,150 0.201

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 110 39.59 82,340 0.019

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 390 37.86 78,740 0.017

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div (6) 36.38 75,660 (6)

4. Redding, CA 50 35.79 74,450 0.075

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division (6) 35.50 73,830 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All biological scientists not listed separately.

19-1029 Biological scientists, all other

25,220

30.56 16.49 22.56 29.30 36.45 45.74

63,560 34,300 46,920 60,940 75,810 95,130

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 14,430 $ 30.80 64,060 $

2. Scientific research and development services 3,290 35.15 73,100

3. Colleges and universities 2,780 23.29 48,440

4. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 1,320 32.03 66,630

5. State government (OES designation) 800 28.20 58,660

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Electronic instrument manufacturing 70 42.32 88,020

2. Scientific research and development services 3,290 35.15 73,100

3. Management and technical consulting services 380 34.39 71,540

4. Architectural and engineering services 260 34.07 70,870

5. Medical and diagnostic laboratories 70 33.19 69,030

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 340 $ 31.41 65,320 $ 0.112

2. Maryland 2,630 38.77 80,650 0.104

3. Montana 400 26.49 55,090 0.094

4. Wyoming 210 27.66 57,530 0.080

5. North Dakota 190 27.98 58,210 0.057

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Maryland 2,630 38.77 80,650 0.104

2. Massachusetts 740 35.47 73,770 0.023

3. New Jersey 510 35.21 73,250 0.013

4. Washington 980 34.28 71,300 0.036

5. North Carolina 960 33.42 69,500 0.025

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 2,140 $ 39.09 81,300 $ 0.379

2. Gainesville, FL 420 19.63 40,840 0.355

3. Durham, NC 650 35.09 72,990 0.250

4. Missoula, MT 100 28.01 58,270 0.178

5. Corvallis, OR 50 27.84 57,910 0.128

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (6) 43.75 91,010 (6)

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div (6) 42.33 88,050 (6)

3. Edison, NJ Metro Div 80 40.53 84,310 0.008

4. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 2,140 39.09 81,300 0.379

5. Peoria, IL (6) 39.00 81,110 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate

soil erosion or to protect rangelands from fire and rodent damage. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop

rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in

range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering. Exclude "Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists" (19-1023) and "Foresters" (19-1032).

19-1031 Conservation scientists

16,000

26.64 14.36 19.69 26.43 32.91 38.59

55,410 29,860 40,950 54,970 68,460 80,260

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 6,930 $ 31.05 64,590 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 3,510 21.42 44,560

3. State government (OES designation) 3,100 23.20 48,250

4. Social advocacy organizations 960 26.24 54,590

5. Management and technical consulting services 460 21.71 45,150

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scientific research and development services 260 32.89 68,410

2. Management of companies and enterprises (6) 31.15 64,790

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 6,930 31.05 64,590

4. Architectural and engineering services 130 29.62 61,600

5. Social advocacy organizations 960 26.24 54,590

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Montana 400 $ 25.42 52,870 $ 0.094

2. South Dakota 320 23.67 49,230 0.084

3. Alaska 220 31.82 66,190 0.072

4. Wyoming 150 28.03 58,300 0.057

5. North Dakota 180 27.23 56,630 0.054

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 70 48.93 101,760 0.011

2. Connecticut 70 35.23 73,270 0.004

3. Virginia 440 33.04 68,730 0.012

4. Alaska 220 31.82 66,190 0.072

5. California 900 31.43 65,370 0.006

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Logan, UT-ID 50 $ 30.34 63,120 $ 0.114

2. Flagstaff, AZ 50 28.03 58,310 0.086

3. Madison, WI 210 29.17 60,670 0.064

4. Bend, OR 40 22.40 46,580 0.061

5. Jefferson City, MO 40 21.97 45,700 0.056

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div (6) 45.32 94,260 (6)

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 370 40.64 84,530 0.016

3. Anchorage, AK MSA 60 39.41 81,970 0.037

4. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 30 39.34 81,820 0.002

5. Springfield, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 38.04 79,120 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Manage forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the

timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil

stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and

determine the best time for harvesting. Develop forest management plans for public and privately-owned forested lands.

19-1032 Foresters

10,760

25.22 16.10 19.65 24.61 29.95 35.85

52,450 33,490 40,870 51,190 62,290 74,570

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. State government (OES designation) 3,310 $ 22.72 47,260 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,940 27.54 57,280

3. Local government (OES designation) 1,380 23.82 49,540

4. Sawmills and wood preservation 1,050 26.44 55,000

Logging5. 660 28.07 58,370

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management of companies and enterprises 340 29.92 62,230

2. Power generation and supply 180 29.86 62,110

3. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers 90 29.06 60,430

4. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 140 28.77 59,830

5. Plywood and engineered wood product mfg. 200 28.48 59,240

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Montana 250 $ 24.20 50,330 $ 0.059

2. Mississippi 520 23.98 49,890 0.047

3. West Virginia 300 22.37 46,520 0.042

4. Oregon 590 28.52 59,320 0.036

5. Alaska 110 28.43 59,130 0.036

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Louisiana 270 30.21 62,840 0.015

2. Oregon 590 28.52 59,320 0.036

3. Maryland 30 28.49 59,260 0.001

4. Alaska 110 28.43 59,130 0.036

5. Virginia 270 27.78 57,790 0.007

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Longview, WA 50 $ 22.25 46,280 $ 0.140

2. Morgantown, WV 70 20.61 42,870 0.125

3. Olympia, WA 110 26.86 55,870 0.117

4. Missoula, MT 50 22.09 45,940 0.089

5. Redding, CA 50 32.89 68,400 0.075

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 50 43.06 89,570 0.002

2. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (6) 35.04 72,890 (6)

3. Charleston-North Charleston, SC 60 33.91 70,540 0.022

4. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 70 33.70 70,090 0.008

5. Redding, CA 50 32.89 68,400 0.075

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, and other health outcomes and develop the means for prevention and control.

19-1041 Epidemiologists

4,120

28.99 17.75 21.74 27.25 34.18 41.97

60,290 36,920 45,220 56,670 71,080 87,300

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. State government (OES designation) 1,420 $ 26.38 54,870 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 1,020 26.80 55,740

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 490 33.54 69,760

4. Scientific research and development services 400 34.17 71,080

5. Colleges and universities 370 24.81 51,610

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management and technical consulting services (6) 46.88 97,500

2. Scientific research and development services 400 34.17 71,080

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 490 33.54 69,760

4. Local government (OES designation) 1,020 26.80 55,740

5. State government (OES designation) 1,420 26.38 54,870

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 200 $ 22.87 47,570 $ 0.011

2. Washington 250 30.97 64,430 0.009

3. District of Columbia 50 31.70 65,930 0.008

4. Missouri 180 26.20 54,490 0.007

5. Connecticut 120 34.42 71,600 0.007

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Kansas (6) 35.12 73,040 (6)

2. Connecticut 120 34.42 71,600 0.007

3. California 480 32.76 68,140 0.003

4. Pennsylvania 100 32.45 67,490 0.002

5. District of Columbia 50 31.70 65,930 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 120 $ 22.78 47,390 $ 0.026

2. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 100 33.46 69,600 0.018

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 150 29.89 62,180 0.011

4. Baltimore-Towson, MD 130 28.47 59,220 0.010

5. Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR 30 25.09 52,190 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 70 39.40 81,940 0.007

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 270 38.96 81,040 0.005

3. Kansas City, MO-KS (6) 38.80 80,710 (6)

4. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 100 33.46 69,600 0.018

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 60 31.66 65,850 0.003

See footnotes at end of table.
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Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation or other research,

production, technical writing, or related activities. Include medical scientists such as physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical

pathologists. Exclude practitioners who provide medical or dental care or dispense drugs. Excludes "Microbiologists" (19-1022).

19-1042 Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

78,210

33.82 17.06 21.55 29.66 42.37 56.50

70,350 35,490 44,830 61,680 88,130 117,520

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Scientific research and development services 24,470 $ 37.83 78,680 $

2. Colleges and universities 22,880 24.73 51,430

3. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 9,920 40.82 84,900

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 6,190 33.83 70,370

5. Offices of physicians 1,690 40.44 84,120

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 900 50.02 104,050

2. Computer systems design and related services 90 43.25 89,950

3. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals (6) 43.14 89,720

4. Electronic markets and agents and brokers 30 42.99 89,420

5. Medical and diagnostic laboratories 1,440 40.89 85,050

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Massachusetts 5,920 $ 41.40 86,100 $ 0.187

2. Connecticut 2,310 41.09 85,470 0.139

3. District of Columbia 840 36.06 75,000 0.138

4. Washington 3,610 33.88 70,470 0.132

5. Rhode Island 550 30.22 62,850 0.114

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Georgia 340 50.25 104,530 0.008

2. Massachusetts 5,920 41.40 86,100 0.187

3. West Virginia 120 41.35 86,000 0.017

4. Vermont 140 41.18 85,660 0.047

5. Connecticut 2,310 41.09 85,470 0.139

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Madison, WI 1,350 $ 24.86 51,720 $ 0.412

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 3,850 43.84 91,180 0.398

3. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 760 39.63 82,430 0.311

4. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 4,750 41.17 85,640 0.288

5. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 3,330 30.24 62,890 0.255

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lubbock, TX (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

2. Lincoln, NE 30 69.70 144,970 0.019

3. Medford, OR (6) 57.73 120,070 (6)

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,420 50.50 105,040 0.159

5. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 1,120 45.61 94,880 0.198

See footnotes at end of table.

(4) (4)
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All life scientists not listed separately.

19-1099 Life scientists, all other

12,830

31.00 15.84 20.11 27.39 38.06 50.38

64,480 32,950 41,820 56,970 79,160 104,780

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Scientific research and development services 3,200 $ 36.89 76,740 $

2. Colleges and universities 2,000 25.08 52,170

3. State government (OES designation) 1,270 29.00 60,320

4. Employment services 1,020 24.58 51,120

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 860 28.91 60,130

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 390 48.65 101,190

2. Druggists' goods merchant wholesalers 80 40.11 83,430

3. Scientific research and development services 3,200 36.89 76,740

4. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers (6) 32.23 67,030

5. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 840 31.83 66,210

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Minnesota 1,040 $ 25.82 53,710 $ 0.039

2. Maryland 920 35.24 73,290 0.036

3. North Carolina 880 34.06 70,850 0.023

4. Michigan 880 29.53 61,430 0.020

5. Idaho 110 23.44 48,760 0.018

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Mexico (6) 74.34 154,630 (6)

2. Georgia 150 45.89 95,450 0.004

3. Massachusetts 110 37.24 77,450 0.003

4. California 2,070 35.80 74,470 0.014

5. District of Columbia 80 35.63 74,110 0.013

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Durham, NC 670 $ 34.77 72,330 $ 0.257

2. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 390 34.97 72,740 0.069

3. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 540 34.86 72,500 0.041

4. Gainesville, FL 40 27.10 56,360 0.034

5. Richmond, VA 200 32.84 68,300 0.033

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 220 54.75 113,870 0.025

2. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA (6) 54.10 112,540 (6)

3. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 40 48.43 100,730 0.026

4. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA (6) 39.57 82,300 (6)

5. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div (6) 38.90 80,910 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Observe, research, and interpret celestial and astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge and apply such information to practical problems.

19-2011 Astronomers

1,430

45.67 21.44 29.83 46.03 60.30

95,000 44,590 62,050 95,740 125,420

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4)

(4)

$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 440 $ 56.42 117,350 $

2. Scientific research and development services 360 46.26 96,230

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 440 56.42 117,350

2. Scientific research and development services 360 46.26 96,230

3. Colleges and universities (6) 38.02 79,090

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 100 $ 41.24 85,780 $ 0.017

2. Virginia 130 54.40 113,150 0.004

3. Texas 330 41.34 85,990 0.003

4. Massachusetts 90 55.23 114,880 0.003

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 90 55.23 114,880 0.003

2. Virginia 130 54.40 113,150 0.004

3. Colorado (6) 45.02 93,640 (6)

4. Texas 330 41.34 85,990 0.003

5. Hawaii 100 41.24 85,780 0.017

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 360 $ 55.57 115,580 $ 0.016

2. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 60 57.96 120,570 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 60 57.96 120,570 0.004

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 360 55.57 115,580 0.016

3. Boulder, CO (6) 43.64 90,760 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Conduct research into the phases of physical phenomena, develop theories and laws on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply

laws and theories to industry and other fields.

19-2012 Physicists

15,420

45.95 25.04 35.05 45.31 56.29 69.03

95,580 52,070 72,910 94,240 117,080 143,570

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Scientific research and development services 6,520 $ 47.11 97,990 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 3,090 49.48 102,920

3. Colleges and universities 1,860 32.03 66,630

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 800 60.03 124,860

5. Electronic instrument manufacturing 540 46.13 95,950

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Offices of physicians 140 64.03 133,190

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 800 60.03 124,860

3. Management and technical consulting services 270 57.17 118,920

4. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 70 53.89 112,090

5. Other hospitals 30 53.23 110,720

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 490 $ 53.58 111,440 $ 0.080

2. Colorado 830 41.71 86,760 0.038

3. Maryland 860 52.26 108,710 0.034

4. Idaho 180 45.04 93,680 0.029

5. Virginia 720 46.62 96,960 0.020

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oregon 70 59.56 123,890 0.004

2. Indiana 120 57.53 119,650 0.004

3. District of Columbia 490 53.58 111,440 0.080

4. Oklahoma 40 52.99 110,230 0.003

5. Maryland 860 52.26 108,710 0.034

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Boulder, CO 540 $ 41.81 86,970 $ 0.342

2. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 530 53.28 110,820 0.094

3. Madison, WI 280 25.48 53,000 0.085

4. Huntsville, AL 140 49.59 103,140 0.071

5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 2,350 46.48 96,680 0.063

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Santa Fe, NM (6) 88.85 184,800 (6)

2. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 30 69.08 143,680 0.003

3. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div (6) 64.05 133,230 (6)

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 890 54.10 112,530 0.039

5. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 530 53.28 110,820 0.094

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts

for public and other uses. Include weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of a meteorologist.

19-2021 Atmospheric and space scientists

8,250

37.41 18.79 26.70 37.09 46.39 57.55

77,810 39,090 55,530 77,150 96,490 119,700

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,930 $ 41.40 86,110 $

2. Scientific research and development services 1,900 40.82 84,900

3. Other professional and technical services 880 24.69 51,360

4. Management and technical consulting services 680 35.23 73,270

5. Colleges and universities 580 32.89 68,400

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,930 41.40 86,110

2. Scientific research and development services 1,900 40.82 84,900

3. Computer systems design and related services (6) 40.23 83,670

4. Architectural and engineering services (6) 37.80 78,630

5. Radio and television broadcasting (6) 36.41 75,730

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Colorado 1,020 $ 38.30 79,660 $ 0.046

2. Alaska 80 43.22 89,900 0.026

3. Maryland 510 43.53 90,550 0.020

4. Massachusetts 560 33.57 69,820 0.018

5. South Dakota 60 30.71 63,870 0.016

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Indiana 90 50.37 104,770 0.003

2. California 820 46.10 95,880 0.005

3. Maryland 510 43.53 90,550 0.020

4. Alaska 80 43.22 89,900 0.026

5. New Jersey 70 42.49 88,390 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Madison, WI 170 $ 29.69 61,750 $ 0.052

2. Oklahoma City, OK 190 29.30 60,940 0.034

3. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 60 33.32 69,310 0.031

4. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 500 32.71 68,040 0.030

5. Asheville, NC 50 40.01 83,230 0.030

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Edison, NJ Metro Div 30 47.54 98,880 0.003

2. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 30 44.28 92,090 0.003

3. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA (6) 43.71 90,920 (6)

4. Raleigh-Cary, NC 60 43.71 90,910 0.013

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 330 42.67 88,760 0.015

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or chemical experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or

knowledge. Exclude "Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers" (19-2042) and "Biochemists and Biophysicists" (19-1021).

19-2031 Chemists

80,500

31.75 17.06 21.53 28.78 39.72 51.11

66,040 35,480 44,780 59,870 82,610 106,310

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 14,910 $ 30.81 64,080 $

2. Scientific research and development services 13,590 35.37 73,570

3. Architectural and engineering services 10,340 25.16 52,330

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 5,850 44.02 91,550

5. Basic chemical manufacturing 3,700 31.63 65,790

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 5,850 44.02 91,550

2. Paint, coating, and adhesive manufacturing 2,590 37.16 77,290

3. Agricultural chemical manufacturing 1,180 37.03 77,030

4. Office administrative services 50 37.03 77,010

5. Other food manufacturing 250 36.67 76,280

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Delaware 900 $ 35.22 73,260 $ 0.212

2. New Jersey 6,200 32.90 68,430 0.157

3. Maryland 3,400 41.45 86,220 0.134

4. Massachusetts 3,090 37.80 78,620 0.097

5. North Carolina 3,700 29.21 60,760 0.095

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Maryland 3,400 41.45 86,220 0.134

2. District of Columbia 550 39.47 82,100 0.090

3. Massachusetts 3,090 37.80 78,620 0.097

4. Indiana 2,270 37.31 77,610 0.078

5. Idaho 280 36.60 76,120 0.045

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Durham, NC 850 $ 34.50 71,760 $ 0.326

2. Boulder, CO 510 37.49 77,970 0.323

3. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 1,810 45.77 95,210 0.320

4. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 900 35.33 73,490 0.265

5. Edison, NJ Metro Div 2,350 33.60 69,890 0.236

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 240 48.69 101,260 0.202

2. Ann Arbor, MI 150 48.30 100,450 0.076

3. Lafayette, IN (6) 47.68 99,170 (6)

4. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 1,810 45.77 95,210 0.320

5. Indianapolis-Carmel, IN 1,070 42.99 89,410 0.122

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and manmade materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors,

polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products

and applications. Include glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists.

19-2032 Materials scientists

9,390

37.02 20.10 26.53 35.87 46.54 57.05

77,010 41,810 55,170 74,610 96,800 118,670

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Scientific research and development services 3,050 $ 39.36 81,860 $

2. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 1,010 31.95 66,460

3. Architectural and engineering services 480 37.47 77,940

4. Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. 460 40.45 84,140

5. Colleges and universities 420 26.18 54,460

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 70 54.62 113,600

2. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 150 46.49 96,690

3. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing (6) 44.19 91,920

4. Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. 460 40.45 84,140

5. Electronic instrument manufacturing 140 40.22 83,660

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wisconsin 470 $ 36.37 75,650 $ 0.017

2. Ohio 760 36.20 75,290 0.014

3. Pennsylvania 760 41.42 86,150 0.013

4. Illinois 770 38.56 80,210 0.013

5. Delaware 50 28.75 59,790 0.012

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Maryland 130 46.88 97,510 0.005

2. Massachusetts 290 45.33 94,290 0.009

3. New Jersey 270 44.07 91,660 0.007

4. Virginia 210 42.62 88,650 0.006

5. Alabama 40 42.52 88,450 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Akron, OH 170 $ 37.68 78,370 $ 0.051

2. Madison, WI 110 35.76 74,390 0.034

3. College Station-Bryan, TX 30 46.52 96,760 0.034

4. Dayton, OH 90 34.83 72,450 0.022

5. Austin-Round Rock, TX 130 27.22 56,610 0.018

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 40 52.45 109,100 0.007

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 130 49.04 102,000 0.015

3. Trenton-Ewing, NJ (6) 47.85 99,530 (6)

4. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 40 46.82 97,380 0.004

5. College Station-Bryan, TX 30 46.52 96,760 0.034

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment

or the health of the population. Utilizing knowledge of various scientific disciplines may collect, synthesize, study, report, and take action based on data derived

from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. Exclude "Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists" (19-1023), "Conservation Scientists"

(19-1031), "Forest and Conservation Technicians" (19-4093), "Fish and Game Wardens" (33-3031), and "Forest and Conservation Workers" (45-4011).

19-2041 Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

77,720

29.38 16.63 20.60 26.97 35.81 45.51

61,120 34,590 42,840 56,100 74,480 94,670

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. State government (OES designation) 18,370 $ 24.92 51,830 $

2. Management and technical consulting services 17,580 31.40 65,310

3. Architectural and engineering services 12,120 29.04 60,410

4. Local government (OES designation) 9,360 26.30 54,700

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 5,710 40.11 83,440

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other professional and technical services (6) 41.87 87,080

2. Pipeline transportation of crude oil 40 40.65 84,540

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 5,710 40.11 83,440

4. Computer systems design and related services (6) 38.04 79,130

5. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 120 36.57 76,060

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,520 $ 43.42 90,320 $ 0.249

2. Montana 760 20.67 42,990 0.178

3. Alaska 520 30.23 62,870 0.171

4. Idaho 830 29.67 61,720 0.133

5. Washington 3,570 31.20 64,900 0.130

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 1,520 43.42 90,320 0.249

2. Massachusetts 2,140 37.18 77,330 0.067

3. Nevada 730 36.05 74,980 0.058

4. Colorado 1,650 35.38 73,590 0.075

5. Virginia 3,640 34.60 71,960 0.101

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA 510 $ 38.09 79,220 $ 0.605

2. Olympia, WA 500 26.12 54,320 0.531

3. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 940 32.05 66,670 0.412

4. Carson City, NV 130 29.14 60,600 0.406

5. Jefferson City, MO 290 19.22 39,970 0.404

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Charlottesville, VA 40 48.07 99,990 0.042

2. Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Div 160 44.81 93,210 0.020

3. Ann Arbor, MI 60 43.83 91,160 0.030

4. Lawrence-Methuen-Salem, MA-NH NECTA Division 40 41.58 86,480 0.068

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 3,900 40.23 83,670 0.172

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas,

minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the earth's internal composition, atmospheres,

oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Include mineralogists, crystallographers, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and

seismologists.

19-2042 Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers

28,980

38.41 19.11 24.93 34.93 48.39 65.36

79,890 39,740 51,860 72,660 100,650 135,950

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and engineering services 7,460 $ 34.59 71,950 $

2. Oil and gas extraction 5,290 51.26 106,630

3. Management and technical consulting services 4,940 33.27 69,200

4. State government (OES designation) 2,720 25.34 52,710

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,380 41.46 86,240

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Power generation and supply (6) 63.74 132,570

2. Oil and gas extraction 5,290 51.26 106,630

3. Management of companies and enterprises 390 50.83 105,730

4. Support activities for mining 1,880 46.90 97,560

5. Computer systems design and related services 170 44.58 92,720

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 300 $ 41.18 85,660 $ 0.099

2. Texas 8,110 47.93 99,680 0.083

3. Wyoming 210 31.39 65,290 0.080

4. Louisiana 1,200 41.66 86,650 0.068

5. Oklahoma 990 47.99 99,820 0.066

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oklahoma 990 47.99 99,820 0.066

2. Texas 8,110 47.93 99,680 0.083

3. District of Columbia 110 44.32 92,190 0.018

4. Louisiana 1,200 41.66 86,650 0.068

5. Alaska 300 41.18 85,660 0.099

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Gulfport-Biloxi, MS 270 $ 40.44 84,110 $ 0.288

2. Casper, WY 100 33.77 70,240 0.259

3. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 4,730 52.68 109,570 0.199

4. Anchorage, AK MSA 240 42.33 88,050 0.147

5. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 590 36.48 75,870 0.130

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lafayette, LA (6) 60.34 125,520 (6)

2. Odessa, TX (6) 53.55 111,390 (6)

3. Stockton, CA (6) 52.89 110,010 (6)

4. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 4,730 52.68 109,570 0.199

5. Tulsa, OK 180 50.72 105,490 0.043

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; study the form and intensity of precipitation, its rate of infiltration

into the soil, movement through the earth, and its return to the ocean and atmosphere.

19-2043 Hydrologists

7,740

32.80 20.23 24.70 31.86 39.49 47.27

68,230 42,080 51,370 66,260 82,140 98,320

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and engineering services 2,140 $ 34.32 71,390 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,120 35.23 73,280

3. Management and technical consulting services 1,510 31.25 64,990

4. State government (OES designation) 1,190 27.29 56,770

5. Local government (OES designation) 440 30.97 64,430

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scientific research and development services 170 38.02 79,080

2. Power generation and supply (6) 37.86 78,760

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,120 35.23 73,280

4. Architectural and engineering services 2,140 34.32 71,390

5. Management and technical consulting services 1,510 31.25 64,990

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 210 $ 25.97 54,010 $ 0.080

2. New Mexico 290 31.17 64,840 0.037

3. Nevada 310 37.35 77,690 0.025

4. Maine 150 35.34 73,510 0.025

5. Alaska 70 36.00 74,880 0.023

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Virginia 90 41.82 86,990 0.002

2. Pennsylvania 140 38.35 79,770 0.002

3. California 980 37.90 78,820 0.007

4. Georgia 60 37.67 78,360 0.001

5. Nevada 310 37.35 77,690 0.025

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Carson City, NV 40 $ 32.99 68,610 $ 0.125

2. Olympia, WA 70 34.15 71,040 0.074

3. Albuquerque, NM 210 30.21 62,840 0.055

4. Fort Collins-Loveland, CO 60 41.42 86,150 0.048

5. Tucson, AZ 170 32.41 67,410 0.046

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 160 43.74 90,970 0.018

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div (6) 41.76 86,860 (6)

3. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 60 41.43 86,180 0.001

4. Fort Collins-Loveland, CO 60 41.42 86,150 0.048

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 160 40.92 85,110 0.017

See footnotes at end of table.
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All physical scientists not listed separately.

19-2099 Physical scientists, all other

21,380

41.01 19.93 28.47 40.12 52.61 65.45

85,310 41,440 59,210 83,450 109,430 136,130

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 7,570 $ 44.67 92,920 $

2. Scientific research and development services 3,460 39.60 82,360

3. Colleges and universities 2,670 27.55 57,310

4. State government (OES designation) 1,480 33.83 70,370

5. Architectural and engineering services 970 49.01 101,940

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Computer systems design and related services (6) 63.07 131,180

2. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. (6) 60.53 125,900

3. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 80 57.36 119,310

4. Architectural and engineering services 970 49.01 101,940

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 7,570 44.67 92,920

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 680 $ 50.40 104,830 $ 0.112

2. Maryland 1,720 48.35 100,570 0.068

3. Colorado 1,260 34.68 72,140 0.057

4. New Hampshire 200 30.03 62,460 0.032

5. Mississippi 310 37.67 78,340 0.028

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 680 50.40 104,830 0.112

2. California 2,730 50.23 104,480 0.018

3. Virginia 880 48.82 101,550 0.024

4. Maryland 1,720 48.35 100,570 0.068

5. New Jersey 680 46.37 96,460 0.017

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Gulfport-Biloxi, MS 260 $ 37.12 77,200 $ 0.278

2. Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA 160 45.84 95,340 0.190

3. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 620 34.33 71,410 0.143

4. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 790 47.70 99,220 0.140

5. Madison, WI 320 21.76 45,260 0.098

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 360 63.94 132,990 0.040

2. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA (6) 60.17 125,140 (6)

3. Huntsville, AL 80 52.90 110,030 0.041

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 1,700 51.72 107,580 0.075

5. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 100 49.43 102,800 0.010

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to aid in solution of economic problems arising from production and distribution of goods and services. May

collect and process economic and statistical data using econometric and sampling techniques. Exclude "Market Research Analysts" (19-3021).

19-3011 Economists

12,970

40.14 20.33 26.80 37.03 49.76 65.65

83,500 42,280 55,740 77,010 103,500 136,550

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 4,260 $ 45.39 94,400 $

2. State government (OES designation) 1,990 27.26 56,700

3. Management and technical consulting services 1,600 47.43 98,660

4. Scientific research and development services 1,500 45.91 95,500

5. Local government (OES designation) 880 31.67 65,880

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Depository credit intermediation 50 52.95 110,140

2. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 70 51.70 107,530

3. Management and technical consulting services 1,600 47.43 98,660

4. Scientific research and development services 1,500 45.91 95,500

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 4,260 45.39 94,400

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 3,820 $ 46.77 97,270 $ 0.627

2. Massachusetts 820 34.33 71,410 0.026

3. Washington 480 35.48 73,790 0.018

4. Virginia 610 44.47 92,490 0.017

5. Oregon 280 37.04 77,040 0.017

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Maryland 290 48.20 100,260 0.011

2. Delaware 50 47.23 98,250 0.012

3. District of Columbia 3,820 46.77 97,270 0.627

4. Virginia 610 44.47 92,490 0.017

5. Colorado 80 44.07 91,660 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Olympia, WA 210 $ 30.70 63,850 $ 0.223

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 4,290 46.91 97,580 0.190

3. Madison, WI 160 37.81 78,650 0.049

4. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 750 34.98 72,750 0.045

5. College Station-Bryan, TX 40 57.88 120,400 0.045

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. College Station-Bryan, TX 40 57.88 120,400 0.045

2. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (6) 55.42 115,280 (6)

3. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 30 54.21 112,760 0.009

4. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div (6) 50.88 105,830 (6)

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 100 49.65 103,270 0.010

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas to determine potential sales of a product or service. May gather information on competitors, prices,

sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May use survey results to create a marketing campaign based on regional preferences and buying habits.

19-3021 Market research analysts

213,590

31.70 15.51 20.29 28.28 40.42 54.09

65,930 32,250 42,190 58,820 84,070 112,510

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Management of companies and enterprises 19,250 $ 32.51 67,620 $

2. Management and technical consulting services 18,690 31.28 65,060

3. Other professional and technical services 9,330 30.05 62,510

4. Computer systems design and related services 8,550 38.48 80,050

5. Insurance carriers 7,730 27.82 57,870

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Software publishers 5,240 42.63 88,670

2. Metal and mineral merchant wholesalers (6) 42.33 88,050

3. Chemical merchant wholesalers 230 42.15 87,680

4. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 3,090 42.02 87,400

5. Satellite telecommunications 110 41.52 86,360

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 3,150 $ 33.00 68,630 $ 0.517

2. Virginia 11,190 36.53 75,980 0.310

3. Washington 7,930 39.24 81,610 0.290

4. New York 23,980 33.20 69,050 0.286

5. Minnesota 7,570 32.15 66,860 0.282

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 7,930 39.24 81,610 0.290

2. Virginia 11,190 36.53 75,980 0.310

3. Delaware (6) 36.35 75,600 (6)

4. Michigan 5,840 34.65 72,080 0.136

5. New Jersey 7,590 34.09 70,910 0.192

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 820 $ 39.53 82,230 $ 0.531

2. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 6,710 41.15 85,590 0.493

3. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 10,640 37.80 78,620 0.470

4. Charlottesville, VA 410 28.26 58,790 0.436

5. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 3,650 43.01 89,450 0.410

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Ann Arbor, MI 320 55.98 116,430 0.162

2. Joplin, MO (6) 44.29 92,130 (6)

3. Durham, NC 750 43.33 90,130 0.288

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 3,650 43.01 89,450 0.410

5. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 6,710 41.15 85,590 0.493

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Design or conduct surveys. May supervise interviewers who conduct the survey in person or over the telephone. May present survey results to client. Exclude

"Statisticians" (15-2041), "Economists" (19-3011), "Market Research Analysts" (19-3021), and "Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan" (43-4111).

19-3022 Survey researchers

24,140

19.08 8.04 10.65 16.04 24.50 35.40

39,680 16,720 22,150 33,360 50,960 73,630

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other professional and technical services 13,310 $ 17.48 36,360 $

2. Scientific research and development services 3,040 21.55 44,810

3. Colleges and universities 1,520 24.14 50,210

4. Management and technical consulting services 1,200 23.36 48,590

5. State government (OES designation) 730 26.96 56,070

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 730 26.96 56,070

2. Educational support services (6) 24.38 50,710

3. Colleges and universities 1,520 24.14 50,210

4. Local government (OES designation) 100 24.12 50,180

5. Management and technical consulting services 1,200 23.36 48,590

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 770 $ 25.47 52,980 $ 0.126

2. Utah 1,130 9.07 18,860 0.098

3. Montana 320 6.56 13,630 0.075

4. Hawaii 200 16.35 34,000 0.033

5. Pennsylvania 1,810 15.09 31,390 0.032

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wisconsin 230 33.88 70,470 0.008

2. Michigan 1,050 28.69 59,670 0.024

3. New York 970 26.96 56,070 0.012

4. California 2,350 25.86 53,780 0.016

5. District of Columbia 770 25.47 52,980 0.126

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 380 $ 15.96 33,200 $ 0.167

2. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 900 28.09 58,430 0.159

3. Durham, NC 370 20.49 42,620 0.142

4. Topeka, KS 120 20.01 41,630 0.113

5. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 1,480 14.36 29,860 0.079

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Madison, WI (6) 44.40 92,340 (6)

2. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div (6) 43.36 90,200 (6)

3. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div (6) 34.58 71,920 (6)

4. Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC 40 29.73 61,840 0.005

5. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 280 29.59 61,550 0.021

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Diagnose and treat mental disorders; learning disabilities; and cognitive, behavioral, and emotional problems using individual, child, family, and group therapies.

May design and implement behavior modification programs.

19-3031 Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists

97,330

31.78 16.96 21.78 28.58 37.38 49.39

66,110 35,280 45,300 59,440 77,750 102,730

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 40,320 $ 30.84 64,140 $

2. Offices of other health practitioners 10,460 38.65 80,400

3. Individual and family services 7,250 27.76 57,730

4. Outpatient care centers 5,030 26.84 55,820

5. Local government (OES designation) 4,510 29.46 61,270

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management and technical consulting services (6) 66.42 138,150

2. Offices of physicians 4,230 45.63 94,900

3. Employment services (6) 42.71 88,840

4. Other ambulatory health care services 40 42.68 88,760

5. Scientific research and development services 570 39.48 82,120

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 430 $ 29.21 60,760 $ 0.144

2. Massachusetts 4,290 29.06 60,450 0.135

3. Rhode Island 600 34.25 71,230 0.124

4. New York 9,790 36.22 75,350 0.117

5. District of Columbia 670 29.52 61,390 0.110

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 4,170 44.50 92,560 0.105

2. California 13,520 36.98 76,920 0.090

3. Ohio 3,130 36.28 75,460 0.058

4. New York 9,790 36.22 75,350 0.117

5. Rhode Island 600 34.25 71,230 0.124

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division 170 $ 38.51 80,110 $ 0.368

2. Napa, CA 190 50.67 105,390 0.298

3. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 590 27.36 56,910 0.241

4. New Bedford, MA Metropolitan NECTA 130 28.62 59,530 0.199

5. Idaho Falls, ID 100 21.30 44,310 0.199

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL (6) 75.47 156,980 (6)

2. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 1,710 57.14 118,850 0.170

3. Fort Walton Beach-Crestview-Destin, FL (6) 53.16 110,570 (6)

4. Morgantown, WV (6) 50.69 105,430 (6)

5. Napa, CA 190 50.67 105,390 0.298

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Apply principles of psychology to personnel, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee

screening, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to reorganize the work setting to improve worker

productivity.

19-3032 Industrial-organizational psychologists

1,140

43.23 23.26 31.88 41.55 55.29 67.13

89,920 48,380 66,310 86,420 115,000 139,620

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Management and technical consulting services 330 $ 55.92 116,300 $

2. Scientific research and development services 210 40.05 83,300

3. Colleges and universities 70 31.24 64,980

4. Management of companies and enterprises 40 38.17 79,380

5. State government (OES designation) 30 24.23 50,400

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management and technical consulting services 330 55.92 116,300

2. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. (6) 41.80 86,950

3. Scientific research and development services 210 40.05 83,300

4. Management of companies and enterprises 40 38.17 79,380

5. Colleges and universities 70 31.24 64,980

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 50 $ 37.48 77,960 $ 0.008

2. Virginia 100 43.63 90,750 0.003

3. Ohio 90 33.77 70,240 0.002

4. Pennsylvania 40 36.03 74,940 0.001

5. Massachusetts 40 33.40 69,480 0.001

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colorado (6) 53.44 111,150 (6)

2. Virginia 100 43.63 90,750 0.003

3. Georgia (6) 41.33 85,960 (6)

4. New Mexico (6) 38.99 81,110 (6)

5. District of Columbia 50 37.48 77,960 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 150 $ 41.62 86,570 $ 0.007

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. St. Louis, MO-IL (6) 64.05 133,220 (6)

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div (6) 50.55 105,140 (6)

3. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 150 41.62 86,570 0.007

4. Albuquerque, NM (6) 40.59 84,420 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All psychologists not listed separately.

19-3039 Psychologists, all other

7,960

38.63 15.97 25.88 36.69 46.07 59.54

80,360 33,220 53,820 76,310 95,820 123,840

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 3,620 $ 37.43 77,850 $

2. Offices of other health practitioners 1,030 33.23 69,120

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 630 40.63 84,510

4. Offices of physicians 560 69.61 144,790

5. Colleges and universities 520 27.64 57,490

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Offices of physicians 560 69.61 144,790

2. Scientific research and development services 210 44.15 91,820

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 630 40.63 84,510

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 3,620 37.43 77,850

5. Local government (OES designation) 100 36.66 76,250

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Mexico 140 $ 28.02 58,280 $ 0.018

2. Maryland 330 42.21 87,790 0.013

3. Rhode Island 60 31.85 66,250 0.012

4. California 1,700 48.19 100,240 0.011

5. Oregon 170 39.60 82,370 0.010

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 1,700 48.19 100,240 0.011

2. Florida 450 42.83 89,080 0.006

3. Connecticut 90 42.66 88,740 0.005

4. Maryland 330 42.21 87,790 0.013

5. Alabama 70 42.17 87,720 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, TX 50 $ 32.73 68,070 $ 0.044

2. Ann Arbor, MI 80 32.67 67,950 0.040

3. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 150 46.02 95,720 0.027

4. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 40 40.99 85,260 0.026

5. Lexington-Fayette, KY 50 27.50 57,200 0.021

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 150 71.89 149,530 0.008

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 520 55.68 115,820 0.013

3. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 150 46.02 95,720 0.027

4. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 190 45.42 94,470 0.005

5. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 40 43.97 91,450 0.004

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and

business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual

members.

19-3041 Sociologists

3,440

32.83 17.69 21.45 28.99 42.42 55.66

68,300 36,790 44,610 60,290 88,240 115,770

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Scientific research and development services 1,590 $ 34.94 72,670 $

2. Colleges and universities 660 24.56 51,070

3. Local government (OES designation) 190 28.50 59,280

4. State government (OES designation) 160 24.44 50,830

5. Elementary and secondary schools 100 26.68 55,490

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 30 47.41 98,610

2. Social advocacy organizations (6) 41.08 85,450

3. Management and technical consulting services (6) 35.75 74,370

4. Scientific research and development services 1,590 34.94 72,670

5. Local government (OES designation) 190 28.50 59,280

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 710 $ 41.83 87,000 $ 0.117

2. Idaho 90 26.70 55,540 0.014

3. Utah 80 26.48 55,070 0.007

4. Wisconsin 150 24.97 51,930 0.005

5. Virginia 130 41.21 85,710 0.004

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 710 41.83 87,000 0.117

2. Virginia 130 41.21 85,710 0.004

3. Florida 140 39.83 82,840 0.002

4. Illinois (6) 36.00 74,880 (6)

5. New York 170 32.26 67,110 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 780 $ 41.96 87,270 $ 0.034

2. Madison, WI 90 24.27 50,490 0.027

3. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 50 32.19 66,950 0.006

4. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 80 29.29 60,930 0.004

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 110 32.97 68,580 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div (6) 49.47 102,890 (6)

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 780 41.96 87,270 0.034

3. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div (6) 34.89 72,570 (6)

4. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division (6) 34.45 71,660 (6)

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 110 32.97 68,580 0.002

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of local jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.

19-3051 Urban and regional planners

32,640

28.33 17.12 21.39 27.22 34.32 41.77

58,940 35,610 44,480 56,630 71,390 86,880

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 22,280 $ 27.06 56,290 $

2. Architectural and engineering services 5,020 32.31 67,210

3. State government (OES designation) 2,810 27.64 57,490

4. Management and technical consulting services 890 29.25 60,850

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 560 39.34 81,820

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 560 39.34 81,820

2. Activities related to real estate 30 36.69 76,320

3. Power generation and supply (6) 34.98 72,750

4. Management of companies and enterprises 90 33.51 69,710

5. Residential building construction 40 32.41 67,420

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 320 $ 27.59 57,390 $ 0.107

2. Washington 2,500 30.52 63,470 0.091

3. Oregon 1,340 29.09 60,500 0.081

4. Alaska 210 27.10 56,370 0.069

5. Hawaii 400 34.18 71,100 0.067

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 250 39.17 81,480 0.041

2. Hawaii 400 34.18 71,100 0.067

3. California 4,450 33.41 69,490 0.030

4. Nevada 250 33.28 69,230 0.020

5. New Jersey 590 32.60 67,810 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Olympia, WA 360 $ 30.19 62,800 $ 0.382

2. Dover, DE 70 29.35 61,060 0.121

3. Santa Fe, NM 70 23.95 49,810 0.109

4. Bellingham, WA 80 25.26 52,550 0.103

5. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 1,370 32.26 67,100 0.101

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 320 41.14 85,570 0.033

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (6) 38.93 80,970 (6)

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 390 37.84 78,700 0.038

4. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 60 36.63 76,190 0.031

5. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 420 36.53 75,980 0.041

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Study the origin, development, and behavior of humans. May study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of existing people in various parts of the

world. May engage in systematic recovery and examination of material evidence, such as tools or pottery remaining from past human cultures, in order to

determine the history, customs, and living habits of earlier civilizations.

19-3091 Anthropologists and archeologists

4,960

25.43 13.92 17.38 24.00 32.02 39.18

52,900 28,940 36,150 49,930 66,610 81,490

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Scientific research and development services 1,460 $ 24.03 49,990 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,280 30.88 64,230

3. Management and technical consulting services 980 23.35 48,570

4. State government (OES designation) 350 22.32 46,430

5. Architectural and engineering services 260 26.52 55,160

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,280 30.88 64,230

2. Architectural and engineering services 260 26.52 55,160

3. Scientific research and development services 1,460 24.03 49,990

4. Local government (OES designation) 60 23.46 48,800

5. Management and technical consulting services 980 23.35 48,570

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 330 $ 24.05 50,030 $ 0.054

2. Wyoming 100 22.09 45,950 0.038

3. New Mexico 280 25.56 53,170 0.035

4. Alaska 100 29.14 60,620 0.033

5. Montana 50 27.33 56,850 0.012

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nevada 110 29.81 62,000 0.009

2. Alaska 100 29.14 60,620 0.033

3. Hawaii (6) 28.39 59,060 (6)

4. Michigan 30 27.87 57,970 0.001

5. Minnesota (6) 27.50 57,200 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Flagstaff, AZ 80 $ 21.66 45,060 $ 0.138

2. Farmington, NM 50 21.16 44,010 0.100

3. Anchorage, AK MSA 60 30.16 62,730 0.037

4. Boulder, CO 40 23.06 47,970 0.025

5. Austin-Round Rock, TX 160 23.33 48,530 0.023

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Reno-Sparks, NV (6) 31.56 65,640 (6)

2. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA (6) 30.71 63,880 (6)

3. Albuquerque, NM (6) 30.24 62,890 (6)

4. Anchorage, AK MSA 60 30.16 62,730 0.037

5. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 40 29.82 62,030 0.004

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Study nature and use of areas of earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects

of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area,

including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from

local to global.

19-3092 Geographers

960

30.64 18.04 24.10 30.28 37.39 45.16

63,720 37,530 50,120 62,990 77,770 93,930

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 610 $ 33.00 68,640 $

2. Architectural and engineering services 110 27.70 57,620

3. Local government (OES designation) 60 22.96 47,770

4. Colleges and universities 40 20.99 43,670

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 610 33.00 68,640

2. Architectural and engineering services 110 27.70 57,620

3. Management and technical consulting services (6) 25.89 53,850

4. Local government (OES designation) 60 22.96 47,770

5. Colleges and universities 40 20.99 43,670

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Maryland 140 $ 33.02 68,670 $ 0.006

2. Virginia 80 39.30 81,740 0.002

3. Oregon 30 30.77 64,000 0.002

4. Pennsylvania 70 23.80 49,500 0.001

5. Colorado 30 32.28 67,150 0.001

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Virginia 80 39.30 81,740 0.002

2. Maryland 140 33.02 68,670 0.006

3. Colorado 30 32.28 67,150 0.001

4. Oregon 30 30.77 64,000 0.002

5. California 80 30.05 62,500 0.001

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 200 $ 35.87 74,610 $ 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 200 35.87 74,610 0.009

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals,

photographs, interviews, films, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.

19-3093 Historians

3,090

25.36 11.28 16.13 23.33 33.33 43.24

52,750 23,450 33,550 48,520 69,320 89,940

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 820 $ 17.21 35,800 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 680 37.20 77,380

3. State government (OES designation) 440 21.37 44,450

4. Scientific research and development services 280 24.75 51,470

5. Management and technical consulting services 270 27.34 56,860

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 680 37.20 77,380

2. Architectural and engineering services 70 33.41 69,490

3. Management and technical consulting services 270 27.34 56,860

4. Civic and social organizations (6) 27.12 56,420

5. Scientific research and development services 280 24.75 51,470

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 280 $ 38.95 81,010 $ 0.046

2. Delaware 30 18.23 37,920 0.007

3. Virginia 200 36.65 76,220 0.006

4. New York 460 14.39 29,930 0.005

5. Kansas 60 23.48 48,830 0.005

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 280 38.95 81,010 0.046

2. Virginia 200 36.65 76,220 0.006

3. Colorado 40 30.90 64,270 0.002

4. Maryland 90 30.65 63,750 0.004

5. New Jersey 120 27.82 57,860 0.003

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 430 $ 38.38 79,820 $ 0.019

2. Rochester, NY 70 16.82 34,980 0.014

3. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 30 29.49 61,340 0.013

4. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 40 16.53 34,390 0.009

5. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 40 37.34 77,660 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 430 38.38 79,820 0.019

2. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 40 37.34 77,660 0.005

3. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 40 31.84 66,220 0.002

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 40 30.90 64,260 0.004

5. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div (6) 29.53 61,430 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. Research a wide range of subjects, such as relations between the United States and foreign

countries, the beliefs and institutions of foreign nations, or the politics of small towns or a major metropolis. May study topics, such as public opinion, political

decision making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys,

analyze election results, or analyze public documents.

19-3094 Political scientists

3,970

41.52 17.66 26.97 43.34 55.65 64.00

86,370 36,730 56,100 90,140 115,750 133,120

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,180 $ 48.81 101,530 $

2. Scientific research and development services 550 38.02 79,090

3. Colleges and universities 210 25.70 53,460

4. Local government (OES designation) 140 27.19 56,560

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,180 48.81 101,530

2. Scientific research and development services 550 38.02 79,090

3. Professional and similar organizations (6) 36.31 75,530

4. Local government (OES designation) 140 27.19 56,560

5. Colleges and universities 210 25.70 53,460

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 2,570 $ 45.71 95,080 $ 0.422

2. Virginia 310 50.93 105,930 0.009

3. Washington 90 33.62 69,940 0.003

4. New York 210 (6) (6) 0.003

5. Maryland 70 45.34 94,310 0.003

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Virginia 310 50.93 105,930 0.009

2. District of Columbia 2,570 45.71 95,080 0.422

3. Maryland 70 45.34 94,310 0.003

4. California (6) 41.17 85,630 (6)

5. Pennsylvania 60 34.14 71,010 0.001

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 2,870 $ 46.34 96,390 $ 0.127

2. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 80 33.51 69,700 0.006

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 120 37.54 78,080 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 2,870 46.34 96,390 0.127

2. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div (6) 45.77 95,200 (6)

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 120 37.54 78,080 0.002

4. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 80 33.51 69,700 0.006

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All social scientists and related workers not listed separately.

19-3099 Social scientists and related workers, all other

31,110

32.56 18.38 23.97 31.21 39.24 49.71

67,720 38,230 49,860 64,920 81,610 103,390

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 11,830 $ 34.23 71,200 $

2. Scientific research and development services 5,420 35.12 73,040

3. Colleges and universities 2,820 26.28 54,660

4. State government (OES designation) 2,020 23.94 49,790

5. Computer systems design and related services 920 39.03 81,170

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Professional and similar organizations (6) 43.08 89,610

2. Computer systems design and related services 920 39.03 81,170

3. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing 80 38.01 79,070

4. Management and technical consulting services 280 35.53 73,910

5. Scientific research and development services 5,420 35.12 73,040

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 2,380 $ 37.61 78,240 $ 0.391

2. Virginia 3,320 44.17 91,880 0.092

3. West Virginia 510 19.47 40,490 0.072

4. Maryland 1,770 39.91 83,000 0.070

5. Hawaii 310 31.87 66,300 0.052

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Virginia 3,320 44.17 91,880 0.092

2. Maryland 1,770 39.91 83,000 0.070

3. District of Columbia 2,380 37.61 78,240 0.391

4. New Jersey 620 35.19 73,190 0.016

5. Connecticut 370 34.97 72,730 0.022

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Charlottesville, VA 280 $ 35.73 74,320 $ 0.297

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 5,740 42.58 88,560 0.254

3. Idaho Falls, ID 120 17.92 37,280 0.239

4. Charleston, WV 200 16.33 33,960 0.140

5. Olympia, WA 120 37.29 77,560 0.127

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 5,740 42.58 88,560 0.254

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 220 40.63 84,520 0.023

3. Edison, NJ Metro Div 180 39.12 81,360 0.018

4. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 440 37.76 78,540 0.078

5. Olympia, WA 120 37.29 77,560 0.127

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Work with agricultural scientists in food, fiber, and animal research, production, and processing; assist with animal breeding and nutrition work; under supervision,

conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects. Include technicians

who assist food scientists or food technologists in the research, development, production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.

19-4011 Agricultural and food science technicians

19,220

16.20 10.02 12.33 15.26 19.17 23.69

33,700 20,850 25,640 31,730 39,870 49,270

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 6,280 $ 16.25 33,810 $

2. Scientific research and development services 2,030 17.35 36,080

3. State government (OES designation) 1,460 14.89 30,980

4. Animal slaughtering and processing 1,110 14.20 29,530

5. Dairy product manufacturing 1,110 16.87 35,080

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores 60 22.61 47,020

2. Animal food manufacturing 310 20.71 43,090

3. Junior colleges 40 20.52 42,680

4. Local government (OES designation) 60 19.51 40,570

5. Sugar and confectionery product manufacturing 290 18.41 38,290

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Dakota 250 $ 15.82 32,900 $ 0.074

2. Idaho 450 19.05 39,630 0.072

3. Iowa 890 15.93 33,130 0.061

4. South Dakota 170 11.46 23,830 0.045

5. Nebraska 370 15.97 33,220 0.041

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Arizona 70 26.72 55,570 0.003

2. New Jersey 200 21.78 45,310 0.005

3. Maryland 270 19.66 40,900 0.011

4. Connecticut 110 19.65 40,880 0.007

5. Idaho 450 19.05 39,630 0.072

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Logan, UT-ID 120 $ 13.98 29,070 $ 0.273

2. Fargo, ND-MN 270 15.99 33,250 0.241

3. Amarillo, TX 160 12.78 26,570 0.150

4. Grand Forks, ND-MN 50 14.10 29,330 0.100

5. Modesto, CA 140 13.14 27,320 0.084

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 30 24.76 51,510 0.002

2. Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH 40 22.62 47,050 0.004

3. Charleston-North Charleston, SC 50 21.36 44,420 0.018

4. Boise City-Nampa, ID (6) 21.00 43,680 (6)

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 140 20.91 43,500 0.006

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, make

observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.

19-4021 Biological technicians

71,590

18.38 11.38 13.74 17.17 22.01 27.83

38,240 23,670 28,580 35,710 45,770 57,890

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Scientific research and development services 19,650 $ 20.43 42,490 $

2. Colleges and universities 18,840 17.77 36,960

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 11,240 15.95 33,180

4. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 7,090 19.60 40,770

5. Architectural and engineering services 2,970 16.74 34,820

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Social advocacy organizations (6) 24.26 50,460

2. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing 170 23.27 48,400

3. Basic chemical manufacturing 220 22.06 45,880

4. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. (6) 21.97 45,700

5. Other chemical product and preparation mfg. 30 21.01 43,700

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 590 $ 16.04 33,370 $ 0.194

2. Massachusetts 5,110 23.44 48,750 0.161

3. Montana 590 14.79 30,760 0.138

4. Washington 3,410 17.75 36,910 0.125

5. Maryland 2,890 19.46 40,490 0.114

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 5,110 23.44 48,750 0.161

2. Connecticut 830 22.63 47,060 0.050

3. Minnesota 1,100 20.85 43,360 0.041

4. New Jersey 3,160 20.69 43,030 0.080

5. California 10,100 20.57 42,780 0.067

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Durham, NC 2,610 $ 18.88 39,260 $ 1.002

2. Ames, IA 400 16.29 33,880 0.979

3. Corvallis, OR 290 16.68 34,690 0.745

4. Fort Collins-Loveland, CO 620 17.73 36,880 0.493

5. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,080 20.73 43,110 0.442

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 130 31.86 66,280 0.131

2. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 25.98 54,030 (6)

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 910 25.83 53,730 0.102

4. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 3,190 24.69 51,360 0.193

5. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 230 22.45 46,700 0.101

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for

purposes, such as research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving

experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.

19-4031 Chemical technicians

59,900

19.70 11.81 14.73 18.87 23.98 28.90

40,970 24,560 30,640 39,240 49,870 60,120

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and engineering services 10,190 $ 15.85 32,980 $

2. Scientific research and development services 7,050 20.50 42,640

3. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 6,560 20.07 41,740

4. Basic chemical manufacturing 6,430 22.13 46,040

5. Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. 3,250 22.30 46,390

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Power generation and supply 780 28.02 58,280

2. Facilities support services 150 23.17 48,190

3. Druggists' goods merchant wholesalers 470 23.12 48,080

4. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 1,580 23.10 48,040

5. Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. 3,250 22.30 46,390

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Delaware 1,100 $ 26.68 55,490 $ 0.259

2. West Virginia 820 19.62 40,800 0.115

3. Louisiana 1,880 22.61 47,030 0.106

4. New Jersey 4,170 20.39 42,420 0.105

5. Wyoming 270 17.16 35,690 0.103

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Delaware 1,100 26.68 55,490 0.259

2. Louisiana 1,880 22.61 47,030 0.106

3. Virginia 930 22.11 45,980 0.026

4. Texas 4,780 21.94 45,630 0.049

5. Massachusetts 2,100 21.66 45,050 0.066

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna, WV-OH 340 $ 25.77 53,590 $ 0.479

2. Lake Charles, LA 370 24.21 50,350 0.428

3. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 1,200 27.05 56,260 0.353

4. Victoria, TX 150 24.80 51,580 0.312

5. Spartanburg, SC 360 19.84 41,270 0.300

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division (6) 27.55 57,300 (6)

2. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 1,200 27.05 56,260 0.353

3. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 370 26.64 55,420 0.239

4. Corpus Christi, TX 90 26.36 54,820 0.053

5. Florence, SC 170 26.20 54,500 0.202

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assist scientists in the use of electrical, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in both laboratory and production activities to obtain data indicating potential

sources of metallic ore, gas, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes. Investigate

and collect information leading to the possible discovery of new oil fields.

19-4041 Geological and petroleum technicians

11,280

24.76 10.59 15.17 22.19 30.64 42.38

51,490 22,020 31,560 46,160 63,740 88,150

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Oil and gas extraction 4,100 $ 30.23 62,880 $

2. Support activities for mining 2,140 19.40 40,350

3. Architectural and engineering services 2,070 17.13 35,630

4. Management and technical consulting services 440 22.38 46,540

5. Scientific research and development services 260 23.25 48,360

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oil and gas extraction 4,100 30.23 62,880

2. Power generation and supply 30 30.08 62,570

3. Management of companies and enterprises (6) 27.40 57,000

4. Scientific research and development services 260 23.25 48,360

5. Pipeline transportation of crude oil 50 22.48 46,750

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 220 $ 23.29 48,440 $ 0.084

2. Oklahoma 770 23.42 48,700 0.051

3. Louisiana 690 25.40 52,830 0.039

4. Texas 3,560 21.78 45,310 0.036

5. West Virginia 230 18.08 37,610 0.032

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 2,120 37.08 77,120 0.014

2. Indiana (6) 34.32 71,390 (6)

3. Colorado 630 28.12 58,490 0.029

4. Louisiana 690 25.40 52,830 0.039

5. New Jersey 50 24.25 50,440 0.001

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lafayette, LA 190 $ 17.53 36,470 $ 0.136

2. Bakersfield, CA 290 24.78 51,540 0.111

3. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 1,950 24.34 50,620 0.082

4. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 360 31.92 66,390 0.079

5. Corpus Christi, TX 110 24.80 51,590 0.064

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 360 31.92 66,390 0.079

2. Denver-Aurora, CO 430 28.83 59,970 0.036

3. Corpus Christi, TX 110 24.80 51,590 0.064

4. Bakersfield, CA 290 24.78 51,540 0.111

5. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 1,950 24.34 50,620 0.082

See footnotes at end of table.
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Assist scientists in both laboratory and production activities by performing technical tasks involving nuclear physics, primarily in operation, maintenance,

production, and quality control support activities.

19-4051 Nuclear technicians

6,400

31.14 20.46 26.08 31.49 36.81 42.91

64,760 42,550 54,240 65,500 76,570 89,240

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Power generation and supply 3,100 $ 33.08 68,810 $

2. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 730 30.36 63,160

3. Scientific research and development services 610 33.32 69,310

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 210 25.16 52,340

5. Offices of physicians 40 29.28 60,900

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scientific research and development services 610 33.32 69,310

2. Power generation and supply 3,100 33.08 68,810

3. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 730 30.36 63,160

4. Offices of physicians 40 29.28 60,900

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 210 25.16 52,340

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Carolina 490 $ 26.54 55,210 $ 0.027

2. Tennessee 450 30.33 63,090 0.017

3. Pennsylvania 940 33.21 69,070 0.017

4. Massachusetts 270 30.15 62,700 0.009

5. Ohio 400 29.35 61,040 0.007

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Michigan 200 35.90 74,670 0.005

2. Pennsylvania 940 33.21 69,070 0.017

3. Illinois 50 31.26 65,010 0.001

4. Tennessee 450 30.33 63,090 0.017

5. Massachusetts 270 30.15 62,700 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 160 $ 34.47 71,700 $ 0.010

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 160 34.47 71,700 0.010

2. Toledo, OH (6) 33.88 70,480 (6)

3. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div (6) 32.72 68,070 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social research. May perform publication activities, laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.

Normally these individuals work under the direct supervision of a social scientist and assist in those activities which are more routine. Exclude "Graduate Teaching

Assistants" (25-1191) who both teach and do research.

19-4061 Social science research assistants

15,840

17.23 9.85 12.63 16.28 20.82 26.41

35,840 20,500 26,270 33,860 43,310 54,930

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Scientific research and development services 6,610 $ 17.22 35,810 $

2. Colleges and universities 4,960 16.04 33,360

3. Local government (OES designation) 850 20.18 41,980

4. Management and technical consulting services 580 18.93 39,370

5. State government (OES designation) 460 20.01 41,610

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management of companies and enterprises 60 22.05 45,860

2. Professional and similar organizations (6) 20.24 42,100

3. Local government (OES designation) 850 20.18 41,980

4. State government (OES designation) 460 20.01 41,610

5. Social advocacy organizations 100 19.86 41,300

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,110 $ 17.86 37,140 $ 0.182

2. Washington 960 17.37 36,130 0.035

3. Maryland 870 19.87 41,340 0.034

4. North Carolina 960 17.05 35,470 0.025

5. Wisconsin 550 15.77 32,800 0.020

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Georgia 260 24.47 50,890 0.006

2. Massachusetts 470 22.43 46,650 0.015

3. Maryland 870 19.87 41,340 0.034

4. Connecticut 130 19.69 40,940 0.008

5. Michigan 350 19.43 40,410 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Durham, NC 760 $ 17.55 36,510 $ 0.292

2. Madison, WI 490 15.78 32,810 0.150

3. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 640 19.78 41,140 0.113

4. Lincoln, NE 100 14.60 30,360 0.063

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 1,350 18.46 38,390 0.060

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 230 25.47 52,980 0.010

2. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div (6) 22.54 46,870 (6)

3. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 430 22.51 46,810 0.026

4. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (6) 21.47 44,660 (6)

5. Olympia, WA (6) 21.09 43,870 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Performs laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health. Under direction of an

environmental scientist or specialist, may collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing and take corrective actions as assigned.

19-4091 Environmental science and protection technicians, including health

34,790

19.36 11.35 14.16 18.31 23.72 29.18

40,260 23,600 29,450 38,090 49,340 60,700

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Management and technical consulting services 7,530 $ 18.84 39,190 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 7,510 20.70 43,050

3. Architectural and engineering services 6,930 17.66 36,730

4. State government (OES designation) 4,470 21.06 43,810

5. Colleges and universities 1,380 18.36 38,190

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Power generation and supply 240 29.04 60,410

2. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 80 24.55 51,070

3. Natural gas distribution 40 24.14 50,220

4. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 160 24.07 50,070

5. Basic chemical manufacturing 40 23.57 49,020

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 170 $ 17.55 36,510 $ 0.056

2. Texas 4,750 18.87 39,260 0.049

3. New Mexico 390 18.61 38,720 0.049

4. Rhode Island 210 19.60 40,760 0.044

5. Illinois 2,510 21.96 45,670 0.043

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 210 27.61 57,430 0.034

2. Washington 830 24.01 49,940 0.030

3. Connecticut 360 23.18 48,200 0.022

4. Tennessee 820 22.35 46,480 0.030

5. Colorado 860 22.18 46,130 0.039

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Gainesville, FL 150 $ 15.67 32,590 $ 0.127

2. Austin-Round Rock, TX 890 20.49 42,620 0.125

3. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 360 15.75 32,760 0.118

4. Knoxville, TN 310 24.23 50,390 0.096

5. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY 180 (6) (6) 0.072

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Norwich-New London, CT-RI Metropolitan NECTA 90 27.03 56,230 0.066

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 350 26.25 54,590 0.036

3. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div (6) 26.07 54,230 (6)

4. Springfield, IL (6) 25.93 53,940 (6)

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 310 25.80 53,650 0.030

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue

to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of

expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.

19-4092 Forensic science technicians

12,310

23.14 13.24 16.65 21.79 28.07 35.14

48,130 27,530 34,640 45,330 58,380 73,100

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 5,850 $ 23.54 48,950 $

2. State government (OES designation) 3,740 22.10 45,960

3. Colleges and universities 230 14.88 30,960

Architectural and engineering services 210 (6) 4. (6)

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 160 39.05 81,230

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 160 39.05 81,230

2. Scientific research and development services (6) 34.79 72,350

3. Local government (OES designation) 5,850 23.54 48,950

4. State government (OES designation) 3,740 22.10 45,960

5. Management and technical consulting services (6) 22.08 45,920

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Florida 1,390 $ 20.01 41,610 $ 0.018

2. Arizona 460 23.44 48,760 0.018

3. Illinois 910 26.61 55,350 0.016

4. New Mexico 110 23.46 48,800 0.014

5. Alaska 40 27.43 57,060 0.013

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Maryland 220 43.57 90,620 0.009

2. Connecticut 90 31.02 64,520 0.005

3. California 1,570 29.09 60,510 0.010

4. Alaska 40 27.43 57,060 0.013

5. Illinois 910 26.61 55,350 0.016

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Tallahassee, FL 170 $ 17.55 36,500 $ 0.103

2. Raleigh-Cary, NC 260 16.49 34,300 0.054

3. Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR 120 16.57 34,460 0.037

4. Olympia, WA 30 21.29 44,290 0.032

5. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 70 17.77 36,970 0.031

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div (6) 30.75 63,950 (6)

2. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 50 29.98 62,360 0.026

3. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 30 28.83 59,960 0.012

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div (6) 28.19 58,630 (6)

5. St. Louis, MO-IL 170 28.11 58,480 0.013

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts, under direction of foresters; train and lead forest workers in forest

propagation, fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats, and help

provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources.

19-4093 Forest and conservation technicians

30,580

16.24 10.79 12.63 14.84 19.24 23.74

33,780 22,450 26,270 30,880 40,030 49,380

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 23,480 $ 16.09 33,470 $

2. State government (OES designation) 3,210 16.91 35,170

3. Local government (OES designation) 2,170 15.60 32,450

4. Colleges and universities 400 17.00 35,350

5. Social advocacy organizations 250 19.27 40,070

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management of companies and enterprises (6) 22.47 46,740

2. Social advocacy organizations 250 19.27 40,070

3. Colleges and universities 400 17.00 35,350

4. State government (OES designation) 3,210 16.91 35,170

5. Architectural and engineering services (6) 16.30 33,900

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Montana 2,240 $ 15.00 31,200 $ 0.524

2. Idaho 2,530 15.38 31,990 0.405

3. Wyoming 700 14.48 30,120 0.267

4. Alaska 530 18.41 38,290 0.174

5. Oregon 2,790 16.67 34,680 0.169

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 70 31.52 65,560 0.004

2. New Jersey (6) 20.19 42,000 (6)

3. Illinois 330 18.77 39,030 0.006

4. Michigan 340 18.76 39,010 0.008

5. Louisiana 400 18.70 38,900 0.023

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Missoula, MT 360 $ 15.99 33,250 $ 0.641

2. Wenatchee, WA 200 15.37 31,960 0.512

3. Yuba City, CA 80 15.30 31,830 0.196

4. Idaho Falls, ID 90 14.55 30,260 0.180

5. Eugene-Springfield, OR 240 17.83 37,090 0.162

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 160 20.43 42,500 0.004

2. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 40 19.97 41,530 0.004

3. Reno-Sparks, NV 50 19.66 40,890 0.023

4. Medford, OR 110 19.45 40,460 0.134

5. Charleston-North Charleston, SC 70 18.91 39,330 0.025

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All life, physical, and social science technicians not listed separately.

19-4099 Life, physical, and social science technicians, all other

58,080

19.65 10.52 13.82 18.23 24.42 30.80

40,870 21,890 28,740 37,920 50,790 64,060

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 19,240 $ 17.60 36,600 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 6,600 22.99 47,820

3. Scientific research and development services 6,570 21.18 44,060

4. Architectural and engineering services 4,370 17.47 36,350

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 2,170 20.25 42,110

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Legal services (6) 33.00 68,630

2. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 50 30.03 62,470

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 340 25.63 53,310

4. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 100 24.89 51,760

5. Electronic instrument manufacturing 110 24.77 51,530

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 330 $ 23.23 48,310 $ 0.109

2. District of Columbia 580 21.16 44,010 0.095

3. New Mexico 630 22.65 47,120 0.080

4. Maryland 1,890 23.96 49,830 0.075

5. Michigan 3,120 19.72 41,020 0.073

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Maine 190 25.09 52,190 0.032

2. Oklahoma 260 24.98 51,950 0.017

3. Massachusetts 710 24.41 50,770 0.022

4. Maryland 1,890 23.96 49,830 0.075

5. Washington 1,160 23.92 49,750 0.042

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Jackson, MI 420 $ 24.28 50,510 $ 0.710

2. Madison, WI 800 16.55 34,420 0.244

3. Odessa, TX 110 14.75 30,680 0.198

4. Portsmouth, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 90 29.38 61,120 0.158

5. Corpus Christi, TX 250 19.87 41,340 0.146

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Portsmouth, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 90 29.38 61,120 0.158

2. Springfield, IL 70 27.71 57,640 0.064

3. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div (6) 26.76 55,660 (6)

4. Oklahoma City, OK 200 26.69 55,520 0.036

5. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV (6) 25.56 53,170 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups

or engage in prevention programs. Exclude "Social Workers" (21-1021 through 21-1029), "Psychologists" (19-3031 through 19-3039), and "Mental Health

Counselors" (21-1014) providing these services.

21-1011 Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors

75,940

17.28 10.87 13.14 16.36 20.50 25.16

35,950 22,600 27,330 34,040 42,650 52,340

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Outpatient care centers 17,120 $ 17.23 35,840 $

2. Residential mental health facilities 15,630 15.20 31,610

3. Individual and family services 11,200 16.75 34,830

4. Local government (OES designation) 6,190 19.24 40,010

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 4,850 20.04 41,680

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Insurance carriers 70 25.98 54,040

2. Elementary and secondary schools 2,190 21.69 45,110

3. Other hospitals 100 21.29 44,280

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 4,850 20.04 41,680

5. Colleges and universities 300 19.40 40,360

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 480 $ 15.21 31,630 $ 0.126

2. Pennsylvania 6,360 16.52 34,360 0.113

3. New York 8,250 18.77 39,050 0.098

4. New Jersey 3,800 18.33 38,130 0.096

5. Oregon 1,540 16.83 35,010 0.093

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Virginia 1,140 21.21 44,110 0.032

2. Arizona 780 20.73 43,120 0.030

3. Alaska 230 20.18 41,970 0.076

4. Vermont 230 20.12 41,840 0.077

5. North Dakota 220 19.41 40,360 0.066

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Yakima, WA 220 $ 15.68 32,610 $ 0.275

2. Waterbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 180 18.74 38,980 0.260

3. Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA 100 16.31 33,920 0.225

4. Farmington, NM 100 14.98 31,160 0.200

5. Bismarck, ND 110 19.42 40,400 0.192

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Indianapolis-Carmel, IN 230 32.59 67,790 0.026

2. Rochester, MN 100 22.93 47,700 0.099

3. Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan NECTA 100 22.85 47,520 0.089

4. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 440 22.42 46,630 0.024

5. Atlantic City, NJ (6) 21.72 45,190 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Counsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services.

21-1012 Educational, vocational, and school counselors

226,720

23.92 13.10 17.37 22.85 29.32 36.50

49,760 27,240 36,120 47,530 60,990 75,920

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 121,140 $ 26.71 55,560 $

2. Colleges and universities 34,440 21.51 44,730

3. Junior colleges 15,490 25.79 53,650

4. Vocational rehabilitation services 12,580 16.50 34,320

5. Individual and family services 6,560 16.84 35,020

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 810 30.37 63,170

2. Insurance carriers 60 27.37 56,930

3. Elementary and secondary schools 121,140 26.71 55,560

4. Educational support services 3,660 25.92 53,910

5. Junior colleges 15,490 25.79 53,650

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 5,080 $ 21.36 44,430 $ 0.286

2. Alaska 740 23.32 48,500 0.244

3. Vermont 700 22.18 46,130 0.234

4. New York 19,560 26.72 55,580 0.233

5. Pennsylvania 12,840 22.47 46,740 0.228

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 6,230 29.92 62,240 0.157

2. Virginia 6,040 28.33 58,920 0.167

3. Illinois 8,810 28.06 58,360 0.151

4. Ohio 8,020 27.37 56,940 0.150

5. New York 19,560 26.72 55,580 0.233

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Indianapolis-Carmel, IN 4,230 (6) (6) 0.483

2. Yuba City, CA 190 22.59 46,990 0.467

3. Chico, CA 350 22.86 47,540 0.462

4. Brownsville-Harlingen, TX 470 22.12 46,010 0.399

5. Shreveport-Bossier City, LA 680 22.50 46,800 0.395

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 1,890 33.43 69,530 0.155

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 3,480 33.10 68,840 0.154

3. Bakersfield, CA 480 32.41 67,420 0.184

4. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 560 32.12 66,800 0.144

5. Merced, CA 70 31.94 66,430 0.119

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply

psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of professional services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of

treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders. Exclude "Social Workers" (21-1021 through 21-1029) and "Psychologists" of all types (19-3031 through

19-3039).

21-1013 Marriage and family therapists

21,330

21.49 12.15 15.84 20.78 26.03 33.20

44,700 25,280 32,950 43,210 54,150 69,050

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Individual and family services 8,250 $ 18.46 38,400 $

2. State government (OES designation) 4,160 24.81 51,600

3. Outpatient care centers 2,290 22.36 46,500

4. Offices of other health practitioners 1,730 25.05 52,100

5. Local government (OES designation) 1,700 24.03 49,980

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 330 25.77 53,590

2. Offices of other health practitioners 1,730 25.05 52,100

3. State government (OES designation) 4,160 24.81 51,600

4. Local government (OES designation) 1,700 24.03 49,980

5. Management of companies and enterprises 90 23.24 48,350

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Jersey 3,540 $ 25.82 53,700 $ 0.089

2. Maryland 1,250 19.81 41,210 0.049

3. New Hampshire 140 19.07 39,660 0.022

4. Iowa 320 17.14 35,660 0.022

5. South Dakota 80 17.19 35,760 0.021

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wisconsin 540 26.02 54,130 0.020

2. New Jersey 3,540 25.82 53,700 0.089

3. Oregon 160 25.43 52,900 0.010

4. Nevada 40 25.30 52,630 0.003

5. Hawaii 50 24.78 51,550 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 480 $ 26.91 55,980 $ 0.210

2. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 120 24.84 51,670 0.192

3. Ocean City, NJ 60 24.10 50,130 0.150

4. Camden, NJ Metro Div 630 25.24 52,510 0.118

5. Rochester-Dover, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 60 20.62 42,890 0.113

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA (6) 39.15 81,430 (6)

2. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI 360 29.14 60,620 0.043

3. Atlantic City, NJ 130 27.97 58,190 0.088

4. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 480 26.91 55,980 0.210

5. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 790 26.65 55,420 0.078

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. May help individuals deal with addictions and

substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental

and emotional health. Exclude "Social Workers" (21-1021 through 21-1029), "Psychiatrists" (29-1066), and "Psychologists" (19-3031 through 19-3039).

21-1014 Mental health counselors

91,830

18.19 10.52 12.87 16.53 21.93 28.70

37,840 21,890 26,780 34,380 45,610 59,700

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Outpatient care centers 19,360 $ 18.49 38,460 $

2. Individual and family services 15,670 17.98 37,400

3. Residential mental health facilities 15,310 14.32 29,790

4. Local government (OES designation) 8,880 21.88 45,520

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 6,380 19.99 41,580

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Home health care services (6) 27.09 56,340

2. State government (OES designation) 2,430 24.55 51,070

3. Local government (OES designation) 8,880 21.88 45,520

4. Other ambulatory health care services 150 20.95 43,580

5. Elementary and secondary schools 240 20.71 43,080

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Pennsylvania 12,050 $ 16.15 33,600 $ 0.214

2. Massachusetts 4,800 17.12 35,610 0.151

3. Colorado 2,790 17.41 36,210 0.126

4. Connecticut 1,900 18.60 38,690 0.115

5. Vermont 320 23.31 48,490 0.107

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Vermont 320 23.31 48,490 0.107

2. Missouri 980 23.19 48,240 0.036

3. Nevada 380 22.88 47,590 0.030

4. Oregon 1,650 21.01 43,700 0.100

5. Alaska 290 20.60 42,850 0.095

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Div 320 $ 24.20 50,350 $ 0.412

2. Lewiston, ID-WA 90 17.41 36,220 0.361

3. Chattanooga, TN-GA 710 22.05 45,860 0.304

4. Pueblo, CO 160 18.68 38,860 0.295

5. Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA 750 13.39 27,860 0.293

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Springfield, MO 90 47.95 99,740 0.048

2. Boise City-Nampa, ID 60 31.29 65,080 0.022

3. Idaho Falls, ID 40 25.91 53,900 0.080

4. Lafayette, IN 50 25.83 53,730 0.060

5. Saginaw-Saginaw Township North, MI (6) 25.50 53,050 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth

defects, illness, disease, accidents, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and

implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement.

21-1015 Rehabilitation counselors

121,380

15.80 9.26 11.05 14.04 18.75 25.56

32,870 19,260 22,980 29,200 39,000 53,170

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Vocational rehabilitation services 29,430 $ 15.43 32,100 $

2. Residential mental health facilities 23,200 12.69 26,400

3. Individual and family services 18,860 13.98 29,080

4. State government (OES designation) 17,080 20.66 42,960

5. Local government (OES designation) 6,750 18.82 39,140

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Insurance carriers 50 24.33 50,610

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 1,770 22.02 45,800

3. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related 140 21.01 43,690

4. Other hospitals 570 20.82 43,310

5. State government (OES designation) 17,080 20.66 42,960

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Washington 9,990 $ 17.03 35,420 $ 0.365

2. New York 21,590 12.54 26,090 0.257

3. Idaho 1,390 16.56 34,450 0.223

4. Connecticut 2,870 18.62 38,740 0.173

5. New Hampshire 1,060 15.43 32,090 0.169

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Vermont 190 22.09 45,940 0.063

2. Michigan 1,900 20.20 42,010 0.044

3. Ohio 3,470 19.81 41,200 0.065

4. California 9,280 18.79 39,090 0.062

5. Connecticut 2,870 18.62 38,740 0.173

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 1,590 $ 16.39 34,090 $ 0.613

2. Yakima, WA 470 16.54 34,410 0.588

3. Spokane, WA 1,170 16.29 33,880 0.579

4. Longview, WA 190 13.34 27,760 0.534

5. Lewiston-Auburn, ME Metropolitan NECTA 210 18.08 37,610 0.437

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bay City, MI (6) 25.16 52,340 (6)

2. Lansing-East Lansing, MI 80 24.78 51,550 0.038

3. St. Cloud, MN (6) 24.61 51,180 (6)

4. Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI 80 24.56 51,090 0.021

5. Flint, MI 60 24.44 50,830 0.040

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All counselors not listed separately.

21-1019 Counselors, all other

24,260

19.37 10.52 13.92 18.37 23.90 29.14

40,280 21,880 28,950 38,210 49,700 60,600

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 4,820 $ 24.50 50,950 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 3,750 18.42 38,320

3. Individual and family services 2,660 17.06 35,490

4. State government (OES designation) 2,380 19.34 40,230

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 1,480 21.09 43,860

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scientific research and development services 340 28.41 59,090

2. Management and technical consulting services (6) 26.28 54,660

3. Offices of physicians 160 24.96 51,910

4. Elementary and secondary schools 4,820 24.50 50,950

5. Technical and trade schools (6) 23.01 47,850

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 180 $ 18.17 37,780 $ 0.059

2. Rhode Island 250 12.25 25,490 0.052

3. Texas 4,500 24.56 51,090 0.046

4. New Jersey 1,730 17.73 36,880 0.044

5. Louisiana 780 14.77 30,720 0.044

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Texas 4,500 24.56 51,090 0.046

2. Washington 130 24.51 50,980 0.005

3. Wisconsin 940 21.34 44,390 0.034

4. Maryland 310 21.23 44,170 0.012

5. New York 1,650 20.78 43,210 0.020

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. El Paso, TX 310 $ 24.46 50,880 $ 0.120

2. Decatur, IL 60 16.62 34,580 0.109

3. Anchorage, AK MSA 170 17.96 37,360 0.104

4. Fresno, CA 330 21.83 45,400 0.101

5. Lynn-Peabody-Salem, MA NECTA Division 100 16.13 33,550 0.098

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Div 400 26.59 55,300 0.049

2. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 630 26.48 55,080 0.032

3. San Antonio, TX 180 26.22 54,540 0.023

4. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div (6) 25.95 53,980 (6)

5. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 1,040 25.06 52,120 0.044

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and

the academic functioning of children. May assist single parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they

address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers on how to deal with problem children.

21-1021 Child, family, and school social workers

262,830

19.54 11.77 14.23 18.02 23.59 30.06

40,640 24,480 29,590 37,480 49,060 62,530

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. State government (OES designation) 63,300 $ 19.83 41,240 $

2. Individual and family services 51,180 16.76 34,860

3. Local government (OES designation) 48,130 21.72 45,180

4. Elementary and secondary schools 35,840 24.81 51,600

5. Other residential care facilities 9,670 16.34 33,990

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Elementary and secondary schools 35,840 24.81 51,600

2. Junior colleges 450 24.14 50,220

3. Colleges and universities 960 23.05 47,950

4. Local government (OES designation) 48,130 21.72 45,180

5. Other hospitals 390 21.62 44,960

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 1,250 $ 18.42 38,310 $ 0.417

2. Delaware 1,750 20.64 42,940 0.412

3. West Virginia 2,730 12.92 26,870 0.384

4. Maine 2,230 17.97 37,380 0.374

5. South Dakota 1,380 15.48 32,190 0.362

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 4,900 26.66 55,440 0.295

2. New Jersey 7,670 25.05 52,110 0.194

3. District of Columbia 720 24.99 51,990 0.118

4. Rhode Island 1,540 23.91 49,730 0.319

5. Illinois 14,250 23.52 48,920 0.245

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Springfield, IL 660 $ 19.71 41,000 $ 0.607

2. Florence, SC 500 14.15 29,440 0.594

3. Bangor, ME Metropolitan NECTA 370 16.90 35,140 0.569

4. Morristown, TN 260 14.46 30,070 0.535

5. Rapid City, SD 310 15.23 31,680 0.530

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 1,700 27.48 57,160 0.139

2. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 880 27.37 56,920 0.320

3. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,810 27.32 56,820 0.326

4. San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA 110 27.25 56,680 0.103

5. Waterbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 240 27.21 56,600 0.347

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Provide persons, families, or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses, such as Alzheimer's,

cancer, or AIDS. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making necessary referrals for other social services.

21-1022 Medical and public health social workers

116,750

21.48 13.12 16.40 20.69 25.84 30.80

44,690 27,280 34,110 43,040 53,740 64,070

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 33,290 $ 23.81 49,520 $

2. Individual and family services 14,030 18.05 37,530

3. Home health care services 12,370 23.22 48,300

4. Nursing care facilities 11,890 19.37 40,290

5. Local government (OES designation) 10,240 20.51 42,670

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Professional and similar organizations 110 27.43 57,050

2. Management and technical consulting services 100 26.95 56,060

3. Elementary and secondary schools 280 25.51 53,060

4. Other hospitals 1,730 24.56 51,090

5. Insurance carriers 780 24.44 50,840

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Pennsylvania 8,860 $ 19.56 40,690 $ 0.157

2. Massachusetts 4,930 23.05 47,950 0.155

3. District of Columbia 840 27.00 56,150 0.138

4. Vermont 410 19.87 41,330 0.137

5. North Dakota 460 16.64 34,620 0.137

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 10,430 27.00 56,170 0.069

2. District of Columbia 840 27.00 56,150 0.138

3. Hawaii 530 26.91 55,970 0.088

4. Connecticut 1,720 25.42 52,860 0.104

5. Nevada 740 25.41 52,850 0.059

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Pittsfield, MA Metropolitan NECTA 100 $ 20.61 42,860 $ 0.282

2. Jackson, TN 160 16.68 34,700 0.274

3. Napa, CA 150 26.02 54,130 0.235

4. Bismarck, ND 130 16.34 33,990 0.227

5. Columbia, MO 190 17.18 35,740 0.226

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Salinas, CA 120 30.33 63,090 0.076

2. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 910 29.11 60,550 0.060

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 600 29.10 60,530 0.067

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 610 29.07 60,470 0.063

5. Modesto, CA 130 29.01 60,340 0.078

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include

individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.

21-1023 Mental health and substance abuse social workers

114,820

18.26 10.81 13.43 17.02 21.98 27.71

37,980 22,490 27,940 35,410 45,720 57,630

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Individual and family services 20,810 $ 17.94 37,320 $

2. Outpatient care centers 17,880 17.77 36,950

3. Residential mental health facilities 17,130 15.57 32,390

4. Local government (OES designation) 12,780 20.03 41,660

5. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 9,810 19.60 40,770

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other ambulatory health care services (6) 24.10 50,120

2. Junior colleges 40 23.28 48,420

3. Professional and similar organizations 40 22.20 46,180

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 7,190 21.59 44,900

5. Offices of other health practitioners 3,620 21.51 44,750

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Maine 1,800 $ 20.00 41,610 $ 0.302

2. Rhode Island 1,240 21.23 44,170 0.257

3. West Virginia 1,450 10.97 22,810 0.204

4. Connecticut 3,280 22.01 45,790 0.198

5. New Mexico 1,390 16.51 34,340 0.176

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wisconsin 1,830 23.57 49,020 0.067

2. New Jersey 2,270 23.51 48,900 0.057

3. Hawaii 240 23.32 48,500 0.040

4. Minnesota 2,070 22.53 46,860 0.077

5. Maryland 2,200 22.40 46,600 0.087

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 1,460 $ 16.39 34,090 $ 0.762

2. Logan, UT-ID 140 18.54 38,560 0.318

3. Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH 130 (6) (6) 0.287

4. Lynn-Peabody-Salem, MA NECTA Division 280 20.16 41,930 0.275

5. Visalia-Porterville, CA 370 16.53 34,380 0.275

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 210 33.21 69,070 0.023

2. Idaho Falls, ID 40 28.37 59,020 0.080

3. Madison, WI 330 26.81 55,770 0.101

4. Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan NECTA 90 25.79 53,640 0.080

5. Duluth, MN-WI 150 25.12 52,250 0.120

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All social workers not listed separately.

21-1029 Social workers, all other

61,270

21.61 12.28 15.64 20.95 27.12 32.93

44,950 25,540 32,530 43,580 56,420 68,500

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 15,640 $ 22.69 47,180 $

2. Individual and family services 9,430 18.59 38,670

3. State government (OES designation) 8,210 21.63 45,000

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 5,360 30.48 63,400

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 3,890 24.34 50,630

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 5,360 30.48 63,400

2. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 1,470 26.58 55,280

3. Professional and similar organizations 60 25.76 53,590

4. Insurance carriers 120 25.37 52,770

5. Elementary and secondary schools 1,500 24.42 50,780

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New York 11,490 $ 23.41 48,690 $ 0.137

2. Washington 3,250 23.39 48,660 0.119

3. New Mexico 940 14.76 30,700 0.119

4. Alaska 350 21.97 45,700 0.115

5. Oregon 1,720 19.64 40,840 0.104

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. South Dakota 40 30.01 62,420 0.010

2. District of Columbia 280 28.96 60,240 0.046

3. Mississippi 80 28.14 58,540 0.007

4. Hawaii 160 27.98 58,190 0.027

5. Idaho 90 27.15 56,480 0.014

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Utica-Rome, NY 410 $ 23.70 49,290 $ 0.318

2. Yakima, WA 200 23.50 48,870 0.250

3. Longview, WA 70 22.49 46,780 0.197

4. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY 1,030 21.45 44,620 0.193

5. Syracuse, NY 580 22.19 46,150 0.188

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 50 28.99 60,290 0.018

2. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 120 28.74 59,790 0.010

3. Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV 40 28.49 59,250 0.040

4. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 370 28.32 58,910 0.046

5. Springfield, IL 60 28.19 58,630 0.055

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Collect and analyze data to

identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies and

environments. May also serve as a resource to assist individuals, other professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education

programs.

21-1091 Health educators

57,900

21.81 11.90 15.05 19.87 27.20 34.86

45,370 24,750 31,300 41,330 56,580 72,500

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 10,670 $ 25.18 52,380 $

2. Individual and family services 7,920 16.97 35,300

3. Local government (OES designation) 7,130 20.34 42,310

4. State government (OES designation) 4,630 21.62 44,970

5. Outpatient care centers 3,560 18.43 38,340

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,370 41.20 85,690

2. Colleges and universities 2,450 26.89 55,930

3. Technical and trade schools (6) 26.22 54,540

4. Professional and similar organizations 640 26.16 54,420

5. Office administrative services 110 25.82 53,700

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 910 $ 30.13 62,670 $ 0.149

2. Wyoming 270 20.06 41,720 0.103

3. Vermont 310 21.25 44,190 0.103

4. Alaska 280 19.85 41,290 0.092

5. New Mexico 610 19.41 40,370 0.077

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Maryland 1,770 34.28 71,310 0.070

2. District of Columbia 910 30.13 62,670 0.149

3. Georgia 2,980 27.88 57,990 0.074

4. Hawaii 340 25.94 53,950 0.057

5. Connecticut 620 25.33 52,690 0.037

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Pittsfield, MA Metropolitan NECTA 150 $ 20.80 43,260 $ 0.423

2. Cheyenne, WY 160 21.70 45,140 0.389

3. Olympia, WA 300 25.19 52,390 0.318

4. Hanford-Corcoran, CA 90 14.17 29,470 0.242

5. Jefferson City, MO 160 18.31 38,080 0.223

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 1,050 40.50 84,230 0.186

2. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 60 33.02 68,690 0.026

3. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 2,190 30.50 63,430 0.094

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 800 30.23 62,880 0.083

5. Honolulu, HI 250 29.28 60,900 0.058

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of

rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.

21-1092 Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists

89,650

22.18 13.46 16.29 20.43 27.06 34.21

46,130 28,000 33,880 42,500 56,280 71,160

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. State government (OES designation) 48,180 $ 22.87 47,570 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 38,730 21.82 45,380

3. Individual and family services 1,080 14.40 29,950

4. Other residential care facilities 410 13.25 27,570

5. Social advocacy organizations 90 16.57 34,470

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Elementary and secondary schools 60 23.43 48,720

2. State government (OES designation) 48,180 22.87 47,570

3. Local government (OES designation) 38,730 21.82 45,380

4. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 50 18.14 37,730

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 90 18.14 37,720

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arizona 3,470 $ 18.63 38,750 $ 0.135

2. Utah 1,500 17.33 36,050 0.130

3. New Mexico 1,010 17.38 36,150 0.128

4. Oregon 2,080 22.08 45,930 0.126

5. South Dakota 400 17.66 36,730 0.105

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 11,790 33.35 69,360 0.078

2. Massachusetts 1,930 29.48 61,320 0.061

3. New Jersey 3,010 26.97 56,100 0.076

4. Connecticut 690 26.83 55,800 0.042

5. Minnesota 1,740 26.82 55,790 0.065

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Salem, OR 610 $ 20.57 42,780 $ 0.417

2. Olympia, WA 250 23.83 49,570 0.265

3. Pine Bluff, AR 100 15.17 31,550 0.262

4. Monroe, LA 160 16.68 34,690 0.209

5. Albany, GA 130 17.46 36,320 0.205

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 650 37.52 78,030 0.063

2. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 1,200 36.04 74,960 0.095

3. Fresno, CA 420 33.98 70,680 0.128

4. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 300 31.30 65,100 0.132

5. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 130 30.25 62,930 0.053

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assist professionals from a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, to provide client services, as well as support for families. May

assist clients in identifying available benefits and social and community services and help clients obtain them. May assist social workers with developing,

organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or adult daycare. Exclude

"Rehabilitation Counselors" (21-1015), "Personal and Home Care Aides" (39-9021), "Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs" (43-4061), and "Psychiatric

Technicians" (29-2053).

21-1093 Social and human service assistants

318,620

13.08 7.78 9.79 12.30 15.60 19.61

27,200 16,180 20,350 25,580 32,440 40,780

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Individual and family services 63,500 $ 12.18 25,340 $

2. State government (OES designation) 44,650 14.49 30,140

3. Local government (OES designation) 40,840 15.37 31,960

4. Residential mental health facilities 34,870 11.21 23,310

5. Vocational rehabilitation services 19,490 11.35 23,620

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Legal services (6) 21.08 43,840

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,470 19.06 39,640

3. Management and technical consulting services 460 17.62 36,640

4. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related (6) 16.58 34,490

5. Other hospitals 590 16.49 34,300

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 2,480 $ 13.74 28,580 $ 0.828

2. Maine 4,870 11.44 23,800 0.816

3. Minnesota 17,580 13.03 27,110 0.655

4. Rhode Island 3,130 13.09 27,220 0.649

5. Massachusetts 15,360 14.54 30,250 0.484

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 7,800 18.09 37,620 0.470

2. District of Columbia 1,940 18.04 37,520 0.318

3. Maryland 5,630 15.55 32,350 0.222

4. California 28,580 15.21 31,630 0.190

5. Alaska 910 15.05 31,300 0.299

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Duluth, MN-WI 1,840 $ 12.16 25,280 $ 1.470

2. Bangor, ME Metropolitan NECTA 910 11.87 24,700 1.401

3. Lynn-Peabody-Salem, MA NECTA Division 1,390 13.14 27,330 1.367

4. Lewiston-Auburn, ME Metropolitan NECTA 590 12.17 25,310 1.227

5. St. George, UT 540 9.64 20,040 1.077

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,940 19.09 39,710 0.458

2. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 2,490 18.84 39,180 0.449

3. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 880 17.98 37,400 0.156

4. Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division 210 16.95 35,250 0.455

5. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 230 16.87 35,090 0.253

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All community and social service specialists not listed separately.

21-1099 Community and social service specialists, all other

107,380

17.99 10.15 13.25 16.93 21.83 27.78

37,410 21,120 27,550 35,210 45,400 57,790

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 24,620 $ 19.70 40,980 $

2. State government (OES designation) 17,120 20.12 41,860

3. Individual and family services 16,180 15.92 33,110

4. Social advocacy organizations 5,630 17.67 36,750

5. Emergency and other relief services 4,170 15.71 32,690

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other hospitals 310 23.33 48,530

2. Insurance carriers 550 21.71 45,150

3. Activities related to real estate (6) 21.16 44,010

4. Accounting and bookkeeping services (6) 21.12 43,930

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 3,650 21.09 43,870

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Idaho 1,350 $ 18.54 38,570 $ 0.216

2. Minnesota 5,230 18.47 38,420 0.195

3. Louisiana 3,150 14.24 29,620 0.177

4. Utah 1,860 15.45 32,130 0.162

5. Delaware 680 16.37 34,050 0.160

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 810 23.55 48,980 0.133

2. Virginia 2,140 21.81 45,370 0.059

3. Hawaii 760 21.35 44,410 0.127

4. Michigan 3,470 20.78 43,220 0.081

5. California 12,320 20.65 42,960 0.082

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Santa Fe, NM 320 $ 16.17 33,640 $ 0.498

2. Lewiston, ID-WA 90 16.66 34,640 0.361

3. Idaho Falls, ID 180 18.38 38,230 0.359

4. Duluth, MN-WI 410 18.49 38,450 0.327

5. Pocatello, ID 110 18.58 38,640 0.296

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Fort Collins-Loveland, CO 110 27.86 57,960 0.088

2. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 560 27.76 57,730 0.246

3. Norwich-New London, CT-RI Metropolitan NECTA 60 24.64 51,250 0.044

4. Richmond, VA 940 24.52 51,000 0.157

5. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 110 23.30 48,470 0.085

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral

guidance and assistance to members.

21-2011 Clergy

37,820

20.70 9.97 13.60 19.07 25.58 33.52

43,060 20,730 28,280 39,680 53,200 69,720

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Religious organizations 20,350 $ 20.77 43,200 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 5,690 20.72 43,100

3. Home health care services 2,500 19.64 40,850

4. State government (OES designation) 1,480 23.48 48,850

5. Nursing care facilities 1,320 18.76 39,010

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 800 30.57 63,580

2. Other personal services 120 27.16 56,480

3. Professional and similar organizations (6) 24.75 51,480

4. State government (OES designation) 1,480 23.48 48,850

5. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 270 22.49 46,780

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Oregon 4,080 $ 22.15 46,080 $ 0.247

2. Montana 720 14.80 30,770 0.169

3. Hawaii 730 20.36 42,340 0.122

4. New York 7,570 22.94 47,720 0.090

5. Rhode Island 230 21.45 44,620 0.048

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nevada 160 26.78 55,700 0.013

2. New Jersey 1,090 24.83 51,640 0.028

3. California 4,230 24.41 50,780 0.028

4. Connecticut 310 24.24 50,430 0.019

5. Colorado 330 23.12 48,080 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Salem, OR 490 $ 20.14 41,900 $ 0.335

2. Bend, OR 190 23.41 48,700 0.290

3. Eugene-Springfield, OR 350 22.08 45,920 0.237

4. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 1,860 22.76 47,350 0.188

5. Great Falls, MT 60 15.91 33,090 0.176

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 200 32.23 67,050 0.020

2. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 330 30.92 64,320 0.022

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 390 30.27 62,960 0.040

4. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 1,210 28.97 60,250 0.099

5. Salinas, CA 60 28.48 59,240 0.038

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Direct and coordinate activities of a denominational group to meet religious needs of students. Plan, direct, or coordinate church school programs designed to

promote religious education among church membership. May provide counseling and guidance relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

21-2021 Directors, religious activities and education

14,750

18.06 9.07 12.36 16.47 21.80 29.35

37,570 18,860 25,700 34,260 45,340 61,040

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Religious organizations 12,050 $ 17.42 36,240 $

2. Elementary and secondary schools 720 17.78 36,990

3. Individual and family services 300 16.11 33,500

4. Colleges and universities 260 19.92 41,420

5. Civic and social organizations 190 18.79 39,080

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 160 39.76 82,700

2. Grantmaking and giving services 60 28.43 59,140

3. Management of companies and enterprises 120 28.35 58,970

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 190 28.19 58,640

5. Colleges and universities 260 19.92 41,420

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Oregon 1,510 $ 17.19 35,750 $ 0.092

2. Montana 280 12.38 25,750 0.066

3. Rhode Island 140 17.40 36,190 0.029

4. Michigan 1,140 16.96 35,280 0.027

5. Hawaii 160 16.63 34,590 0.027

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 230 26.92 55,980 0.006

2. North Carolina 140 25.20 52,410 0.004

3. Minnesota 160 21.93 45,620 0.006

4. Washington 110 21.48 44,690 0.004

5. Georgia 250 21.49 44,690 0.006

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Salem, OR 200 $ 14.91 31,010 $ 0.137

2. Missoula, MT 50 10.46 21,760 0.089

3. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 720 17.85 37,120 0.073

4. Gainesville, GA 50 28.25 58,750 0.072

5. Eugene-Springfield, OR 100 14.82 30,820 0.068

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 80 29.43 61,210 0.008

2. Gainesville, GA 50 28.25 58,750 0.072

3. Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (6) 27.03 56,220 (6)

4. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 50 25.43 52,890 0.002

5. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 230 24.84 51,680 0.012

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All religious workers not listed separately.

21-2099 Religious workers, all other

5,990

14.11 6.83 7.76 11.70 17.40 25.45

29,350 14,210 16,140 24,330 36,180 52,940

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Religious organizations 4,710 $ 13.79 28,690 $

2. Colleges and universities 180 15.22 31,650

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 170 15.96 33,190

4. Social advocacy organizations 70 11.52 23,970

5. Local government (OES designation) 60 16.53 34,390

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 40 22.34 46,470

2. Residential mental health facilities 40 21.88 45,510

3. Grantmaking and giving services (6) 19.93 41,460

4. Local government (OES designation) 60 16.53 34,390

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 170 15.96 33,190

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Oregon 710 $ 17.07 35,510 $ 0.043

2. New York 1,100 (6) (6) 0.013

3. Washington 280 19.36 40,270 0.010

4. Minnesota 200 14.81 30,810 0.007

5. Michigan 310 13.12 27,290 0.007

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 280 19.36 40,270 0.010

2. Oregon 710 17.07 35,510 0.043

3. Maryland 120 15.91 33,090 0.005

4. Minnesota 200 14.81 30,810 0.007

5. Massachusetts (6) 14.51 30,170 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Gainesville, GA 50 $ 8.03 16,690 $ 0.072

2. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 60 24.19 50,320 0.023

3. Rochester, NY 110 7.64 15,890 0.022

4. Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice, FL 40 13.29 27,650 0.014

5. Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR 30 9.20 19,130 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 60 24.19 50,320 0.023

2. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div (6) 19.07 39,660 (6)

3. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA (6) 15.95 33,180 (6)

4. Edison, NJ Metro Div (6) 15.92 33,110 (6)

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div (6) 15.67 32,600 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, and manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May

specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.

23-1011 Lawyers

547,710

54.65 24.32 33.61 49.26

113,660 50,580 69,910 102,470

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4) (4)

(4) (4)

$ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Legal services 362,060 $ 57.40 119,390 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 49,110 40.66 84,570

3. State government (OES designation) 34,760 37.49 77,970

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 28,440 56.10 116,700

5. Management of companies and enterprises 13,260 63.71 132,520

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Machinery and equipment rental and leasing 60 79.10 164,520

2. Sound recording industries (6) 77.11 160,390

3. ISPs and web search portals 310 76.98 160,120

4. Electronic instrument manufacturing 260 73.06 151,960

5. Industrial machinery manufacturing 40 72.84 151,510

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 28,230 $ 66.75 138,850 $ 4.632

2. New York 64,290 60.05 124,910 0.766

3. Delaware 2,380 60.65 126,160 0.561

4. Illinois 32,340 60.87 126,610 0.555

5. New Jersey 20,530 56.24 116,990 0.519

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 28,230 66.75 138,850 4.632

2. California 61,940 63.78 132,670 0.411

3. Illinois 32,340 60.87 126,610 0.555

4. Delaware 2,380 60.65 126,160 0.561

5. New York 64,290 60.05 124,910 0.766

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 36,330 $ 64.66 134,490 $ 1.606

2. Tallahassee, FL 1,830 46.30 96,310 1.107

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 50,190 63.63 132,340 1.009

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 9,200 67.19 139,760 0.950

5. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 1,950 48.66 101,220 0.855

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 4,410 78.31 162,880 0.495

2. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA 360 76.75 159,640 0.204

3. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 490 68.66 142,810 0.256

4. Rocky Mount, NC 90 68.35 142,170 0.147

5. Reno-Sparks, NV 760 67.76 140,950 0.346

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Conduct hearings to decide or recommend decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters and prepare decisions.

Determine penalties or the existence and the amount of liability, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims, or compromise settlements.

23-1021 Administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers

14,470

37.37 17.40 23.82 34.90 49.14 64.35

77,730 36,190 49,540 72,600 102,210 133,850

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. State government (OES designation) 8,550 $ 32.86 68,350 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 3,060 55.58 115,610

3. Local government (OES designation) 2,860 31.32 65,150

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 3,060 55.58 115,610

2. State government (OES designation) 8,550 32.86 68,350

3. Local government (OES designation) 2,860 31.32 65,150

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Hampshire 140 $ 25.40 52,830 $ 0.022

2. Maine 120 26.59 55,300 0.020

3. Arkansas 230 24.79 51,570 0.020

4. Alaska 60 31.75 66,030 0.020

5. Oregon 300 29.26 60,850 0.018

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alabama 100 52.82 109,870 0.005

2. California 1,310 52.76 109,750 0.009

3. Kansas 50 47.13 98,040 0.004

4. Wisconsin 60 47.05 97,870 0.002

5. West Virginia 50 46.53 96,790 0.007

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR 190 $ 23.78 49,460 $ 0.058

2. Salem, OR 80 28.80 59,890 0.055

3. Tallahassee, FL 70 43.74 90,980 0.042

4. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 260 49.77 103,510 0.029

5. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 110 39.82 82,830 0.025

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 70 59.02 122,770 0.007

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 180 57.11 118,790 0.019

3. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 70 55.53 115,510 0.005

4. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 50 55.45 115,340 0.004

5. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 340 54.39 113,140 0.008

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.

23-1022 Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators

8,110

28.27 13.50 17.34 23.80 35.42 49.05

58,790 28,090 36,070 49,490 73,670 102,020

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 1,170 $ 26.60 55,320 $

2. State government (OES designation) 1,130 27.75 57,720

3. Other professional and technical services 1,070 30.43 63,300

4. Legal services 830 37.01 76,980

5. Insurance carriers 350 29.88 62,150

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 210 50.94 105,960

2. Legal services 830 37.01 76,980

3. Management of companies and enterprises 220 36.17 75,230

4. Colleges and universities 90 30.54 63,510

5. Other professional and technical services 1,070 30.43 63,300

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 110 $ 16.61 34,550 $ 0.015

2. Oregon 240 40.37 83,980 0.015

3. Kansas 200 21.28 44,260 0.015

4. District of Columbia 90 32.44 67,480 0.015

5. South Carolina 170 18.99 39,510 0.009

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Virginia (6) 53.74 111,780 (6)

2. Illinois 130 42.90 89,230 0.002

3. Oregon 240 40.37 83,980 0.015

4. New Jersey 100 39.19 81,520 0.003

5. Michigan 320 38.17 79,390 0.007

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Wichita, KS 110 (6) (6) 0.038

2. Columbia, SC 90 16.71 34,760 0.026

3. Madison, WI 80 24.59 51,150 0.024

4. Lansing-East Lansing, MI 40 35.84 74,550 0.019

5. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 50 34.80 72,380 0.016

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div (6) 52.68 109,570 (6)

2. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 80 49.09 102,100 0.010

3. Richmond, VA 40 47.19 98,150 0.007

4. Kalamazoo-Portage, MI (6) 44.47 92,490 (6)

5. Edison, NJ Metro Div 30 43.49 90,460 0.003

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes. May determine

liability of defendant in civil cases. May issue marriage licenses and perform wedding ceremonies.

23-1023 Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates

25,870

45.98 14.20 25.92 48.89 64.91

95,640 29,540 53,920 101,690 135,010

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4)

(4)

$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 12,980 $ 38.84 80,790 $

2. State government (OES designation) 12,890 53.17 110,590

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 12,890 53.17 110,590

2. Local government (OES designation) 12,980 38.84 80,790

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 660 $ 21.00 43,680 $ 0.093

2. South Carolina 890 27.78 57,780 0.048

3. Montana 200 22.66 47,140 0.047

4. New Mexico 320 24.23 50,390 0.041

5. New York 3,240 58.14 120,930 0.039

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Idaho 110 98.95 205,810 0.018

2. California 1,800 71.64 149,000 0.012

3. Delaware 120 71.16 148,010 0.028

4. Rhode Island 90 67.20 139,780 0.019

5. Missouri 180 64.76 134,690 0.007

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Kingston, NY 70 $ 54.35 113,050 $ 0.115

2. Glens Falls, NY 60 53.37 111,010 0.115

3. Elmira, NY 40 56.27 117,040 0.104

4. Binghamton, NY 100 46.36 96,440 0.090

5. Ithaca, NY 40 58.65 121,990 0.081

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 70 73.41 152,700 0.021

2. Salinas, CA 70 69.29 144,120 0.044

3. Flint, MI 50 68.91 143,320 0.033

4. Tallahassee, FL 50 66.44 138,190 0.030

5. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 260 65.48 136,200 0.026

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a

defense, or to initiate legal action.

23-2011 Paralegals and legal assistants

229,430

21.86 13.20 16.31 20.69 26.30 32.47

45,460 27,450 33,920 43,040 54,690 67,540

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Legal services 166,900 $ 21.13 43,950 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 12,690 27.69 57,590

3. Local government (OES designation) 11,820 21.43 44,580

4. State government (OES designation) 8,210 19.65 40,870

5. Management of companies and enterprises 4,470 25.86 53,800

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motion picture and video industries 90 34.77 72,320

2. Wired telecommunications carriers 350 30.48 63,390

3. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers (6) 30.36 63,160

4. ISPs and web search portals 80 29.90 62,180

5. Motor vehicle and parts merchant wholesalers 70 28.49 59,260

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 6,740 $ 26.16 54,410 $ 1.106

2. Delaware 1,400 23.30 48,470 0.330

3. West Virginia 2,110 16.61 34,560 0.297

4. New York 24,280 24.30 50,550 0.289

5. Massachusetts 7,940 23.65 49,200 0.250

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 6,740 26.16 54,410 1.106

2. California 24,070 25.53 53,090 0.160

3. New York 24,280 24.30 50,550 0.289

4. Massachusetts 7,940 23.65 49,200 0.250

5. New Jersey 5,910 23.43 48,730 0.149

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Tallahassee, FL 780 $ 17.60 36,610 $ 0.472

2. Charleston, WV 660 17.56 36,530 0.464

3. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 10,480 26.10 54,300 0.463

4. Santa Fe, NM 260 19.09 39,710 0.405

5. Columbia, SC 1,230 18.23 37,910 0.361

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,730 29.25 60,840 0.194

2. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA 140 28.62 59,530 0.079

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 3,350 28.29 58,850 0.346

4. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 2,050 27.63 57,460 0.134

5. Columbia, MO (6) 26.87 55,900 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Use verbatim methods and equipment to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe pretrial and trial proceedings or other information. Include stenocaptioners who

operate computerized stenographic captioning equipment to provide captions of live or prerecorded broadcasts for hearing-impaired viewers.

23-2091 Court reporters

16,940

23.25 11.26 15.94 21.93 29.58 37.39

48,370 23,430 33,160 45,610 61,530 77,770

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Business support services 6,590 $ 21.07 43,830 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 6,110 22.48 46,770

3. State government (OES designation) 3,750 28.83 59,970

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 80 22.84 47,510

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 3,750 28.83 59,970

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 80 22.84 47,510

3. Local government (OES designation) 6,110 22.48 46,770

4. Business support services 6,590 21.07 43,830

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 460 $ 20.43 42,490 $ 0.075

2. Montana 140 14.43 30,010 0.033

3. Louisiana 440 15.66 32,570 0.025

4. Florida 1,800 19.89 41,370 0.023

5. Indiana 640 15.46 32,160 0.022

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 1,740 31.49 65,510 0.021

2. California 1,780 31.32 65,150 0.012

3. Tennessee (6) 30.83 64,120 (6)

4. Massachusetts 110 30.20 62,810 0.003

5. Washington 120 29.69 61,750 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metro Div 360 $ 18.03 37,500 $ 0.064

2. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL 110 24.28 50,510 0.050

3. Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA 130 19.51 40,580 0.042

4. Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metro Div 320 22.00 45,760 0.042

5. Baton Rouge, LA 150 19.37 40,290 0.042

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Memphis, TN-MS-AR (6) 34.69 72,160 (6)

2. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA (6) 34.52 71,800 (6)

3. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div (6) 33.43 69,540 (6)

4. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div (6) 32.96 68,560 (6)

5. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 140 32.35 67,290 0.011

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assist lawyers or judges by researching or preparing legal documents. May meet with clients or assist lawyers and judges in court. Exclude "Lawyers" (23-1011)

and "Paralegals and Legal Assistants" (23-2011).

23-2092 Law clerks

31,890

18.85 10.51 13.73 17.48 22.35 28.48

39,210 21,870 28,560 36,360 46,490 59,240

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Legal services 16,360 $ 18.11 37,660 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 9,520 18.40 38,270

3. State government (OES designation) 3,550 22.57 46,940

4. Employment services 740 21.72 45,180

5. Management of companies and enterprises 440 18.14 37,740

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management and technical consulting services (6) 25.63 53,310

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 210 24.55 51,060

3. State government (OES designation) 3,550 22.57 46,940

4. Employment services 740 21.72 45,180

5. Depository credit intermediation 50 21.53 44,790

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 810 $ 25.37 52,760 $ 0.133

2. Delaware 250 20.28 42,180 0.059

3. North Dakota 160 17.40 36,180 0.048

4. New York 3,360 18.79 39,070 0.040

5. Arizona 980 18.85 39,210 0.038

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Idaho 140 31.37 65,240 0.022

2. District of Columbia 810 25.37 52,760 0.133

3. Maryland 690 25.00 52,000 0.027

4. Rhode Island 30 24.25 50,430 0.006

5. Nevada 310 23.55 48,990 0.025

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Bismarck, ND 110 $ 18.74 38,970 $ 0.192

2. Dover, DE 60 22.31 46,400 0.104

3. Tallahassee, FL 160 16.02 33,330 0.097

4. Athens-Clarke County, GA 70 11.36 23,630 0.090

5. Columbia, SC 300 23.34 48,550 0.088

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Boise City-Nampa, ID 100 34.21 71,160 0.037

2. Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC 30 32.76 68,140 0.004

3. Charleston-North Charleston, SC (6) 32.67 67,960 (6)

4. Baltimore-Towson, MD 510 25.48 53,000 0.040

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div (6) 25.06 52,120 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance details for a variety of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts,

and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.

23-2093 Title examiners, abstractors, and searchers

63,410

19.55 10.56 13.36 17.32 22.75 30.60

40,660 21,970 27,790 36,020 47,320 63,650

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Legal services 28,280 $ 18.11 37,660 $

2. Insurance carriers 21,150 20.54 42,730

3. Activities related to real estate 3,130 27.87 57,970

4. Oil and gas extraction 1,480 21.51 44,740

5. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related 1,260 17.20 35,780

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Activities related to real estate 3,130 27.87 57,970

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 230 27.79 57,810

3. Land subdivision 110 26.64 55,400

4. Residential building construction 200 24.07 50,070

5. Support activities for mining 40 24.01 49,940

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 470 $ 15.27 31,760 $ 0.123

2. Oklahoma 1,640 17.66 36,740 0.109

3. New Mexico 770 23.55 48,990 0.098

4. Utah 1,120 24.33 50,600 0.097

5. Montana 390 18.09 37,630 0.091

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Vermont (6) 32.28 67,140 (6)

2. California 7,170 29.45 61,250 0.048

3. District of Columbia 50 24.87 51,730 0.008

4. Oregon 950 24.78 51,540 0.058

5. Connecticut 170 24.74 51,470 0.010

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Missoula, MT 110 $ 16.89 35,130 $ 0.196

2. Pittsburgh, PA 1,500 14.40 29,960 0.135

3. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA 550 16.09 33,470 0.125

4. Santa Fe, NM 80 23.48 48,840 0.124

5. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 280 18.45 38,390 0.123

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 760 39.76 82,700 0.058

2. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA 160 37.34 77,660 0.091

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 210 34.47 71,690 0.024

4. Albuquerque, NM 350 33.40 69,480 0.092

5. Fresno, CA 130 32.70 68,020 0.040

See footnotes at end of table.
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All legal support workers not listed separately.

23-2099 Legal support workers, all other

38,910

24.29 13.09 16.96 21.70 28.56 40.79

50,520 27,220 35,270 45,140 59,410 84,840

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 13,140 $ 28.88 60,060 $

2. State government (OES designation) 6,220 22.34 46,480

3. Local government (OES designation) 5,320 20.72 43,100

4. Insurance carriers 1,360 23.47 48,810

5. Management and technical consulting services 450 25.14 52,300

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scientific research and development services 240 32.51 67,630

2. Lessors of nonfinancial intangible assets 140 32.21 67,010

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 13,140 28.88 60,060

4. Wired telecommunications carriers 180 27.01 56,180

5. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing (6) 26.57 55,270

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Virginia 6,090 $ 38.62 80,320 $ 0.169

2. Rhode Island 280 19.29 40,120 0.058

3. Washington 1,440 25.62 53,290 0.053

4. Hawaii 320 21.01 43,690 0.053

5. California 6,560 23.87 49,660 0.044

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Virginia 6,090 38.62 80,320 0.169

2. Georgia 690 27.49 57,180 0.017

3. New Jersey 710 27.15 56,470 0.018

4. Washington 1,440 25.62 53,290 0.053

5. District of Columbia (6) 24.79 51,560 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Olympia, WA 430 $ 28.99 60,310 $ 0.456

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 6,740 37.47 77,940 0.298

3. Jefferson City, MO 180 15.50 32,240 0.251

4. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 520 18.81 39,110 0.120

5. Cedar Rapids, IA 130 18.49 38,460 0.098

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 6,740 37.47 77,940 0.298

2. Bakersfield, CA (6) 32.54 67,680 (6)

3. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 550 29.98 62,370 0.024

4. Olympia, WA 430 28.99 60,310 0.456

5. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 70 28.64 59,560 0.031

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor relations, marketing, and operations research.

Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

25-1011 Business teachers, postsecondary

67,390 70,220 31,780 43,180 62,040 89,230 120,620

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 46,580 (5) $ 76,510

2. Junior colleges 17,670 (5) 57,300

3. Business, computer and management training 2,160 (5) 49,400

4. Technical and trade schools 680 (5) 46,860

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 46,580 (5) 76,510

2. Junior colleges 17,670 (5) 57,300

3. Business, computer and management training 2,160 (5) 49,400

4. Technical and trade schools 680 (5) 46,860

5. Management and technical consulting services (6) (5) 44,390

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,260 (5) $ 67,200 0.207

2. Alaska 500 (5) 58,160 0.165

3. North Dakota 340 (5) 56,950 0.101

4. New Mexico 800 (5) 69,210 0.101

5. Mississippi 990 (5) 56,680 0.089

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 1,890 (5) 91,040 0.060

2. New Hampshire 380 (5) 88,060 0.061

3. Hawaii 210 (5) 87,240 0.035

4. Delaware 240 (5) 85,780 0.057

5. Rhode Island 300 (5) 83,170 0.062

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Grand Forks, ND-MN 150 (5) $ 60,750 0.300

2. Prescott, AZ 180 (5) 70,530 0.286

3. Tallahassee, FL 310 (5) 85,130 0.188

4. Jackson, MS 400 (5) 51,690 0.161

5. Fort Collins-Loveland, CO 180 (5) 75,030 0.143

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA Metropolitan NECTA (6) (5) 118,080 (6)

2. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div (6) (5) 117,010 (6)

3. Durham, NC 230 (5) 113,570 0.088

4. Gainesville, FL 130 (5) 112,470 0.110

5. Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division (6) (5) 107,640 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research

analysis. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

25-1021 Computer science teachers, postsecondary

36,630 65,000 32,130 42,710 57,620 81,900 108,780

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 19,880 (5) $ 73,250

2. Junior colleges 13,900 (5) 55,500

3. Business, computer and management training 1,720 (5) 53,760

4. Technical and trade schools 840 (5) 49,400

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 19,880 (5) 73,250

2. Junior colleges 13,900 (5) 55,500

3. Business, computer and management training 1,720 (5) 53,760

4. Technical and trade schools 840 (5) 49,400

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Mexico 570 (5) $ 60,050 0.072

2. Arizona 1,430 (5) 57,230 0.056

3. Oklahoma 760 (5) 37,240 0.051

4. District of Columbia 290 (5) 56,340 0.048

5. Vermont 140 (5) 57,690 0.047

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rhode Island 150 (5) 86,490 0.031

2. Oregon 290 (5) 86,030 0.018

3. Massachusetts 1,110 (5) 85,390 0.035

4. Utah 360 (5) 79,550 0.031

5. Delaware 120 (5) 77,680 0.028

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Logan, UT-ID 60 (5) $ 63,960 0.136

2. Greenville, SC 260 (5) 56,140 0.089

3. Dayton, OH 330 (5) 51,060 0.082

4. Fayetteville, NC 90 (5) 61,500 0.074

5. Durham, NC 190 (5) 82,260 0.073

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Salt Lake City, UT 110 (5) 92,420 0.019

2. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan NECTA 170 (5) 88,590 0.030

3. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 190 (5) 87,940 0.019

4. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 590 (5) 87,800 0.036

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 520 (5) 86,830 0.051

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in

solving specific problems and situations. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

25-1022 Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary

44,570 62,790 31,580 41,830 56,420 76,450 103,330

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 24,820 (5) $ 65,320

2. Junior colleges 19,530 (5) 59,520

3. Technical and trade schools 50 (5) 44,890

4. Management of companies and enterprises 50 (5) 84,510

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scientific research and development services (6) (5) 85,130

2. Management of companies and enterprises 50 (5) 84,510

3. Colleges and universities 24,820 (5) 65,320

4. Junior colleges 19,530 (5) 59,520

5. Technical and trade schools 50 (5) 44,890

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Mexico 510 (5) $ 63,390 0.065

2. Vermont 180 (5) 59,430 0.060

3. District of Columbia 330 (5) 64,560 0.054

4. South Carolina 900 (5) 56,850 0.049

5. Pennsylvania 2,620 (5) 66,390 0.047

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 1,280 (5) 74,900 0.040

2. Oregon 470 (5) 73,940 0.029

3. Delaware 170 (5) 68,980 0.040

4. New Jersey 1,250 (5) 68,870 0.032

5. Iowa 500 (5) 67,780 0.034

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Gainesville, FL 160 (5) $ 72,760 0.135

2. Tallahassee, FL 190 (5) 69,140 0.115

3. Terre Haute, IN 70 (5) 59,390 0.101

4. Grand Forks, ND-MN 50 (5) 48,480 0.100

5. South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI 130 (5) 53,390 0.095

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 530 (5) 99,700 0.041

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 150 (5) 92,620 0.017

3. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 230 (5) 92,440 0.026

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 300 (5) 90,120 0.031

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 550 (5) 90,040 0.054

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design, interior architecture/design, and landscape architecture.

Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

25-1031 Architecture teachers, postsecondary

5,820 67,390 37,670 50,250 64,620 82,050 101,700

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 4,780 (5) $ 69,030

2. Junior colleges 1,020 (5) 59,970

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 4,780 (5) 69,030

2. Junior colleges 1,020 (5) 59,970

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Rhode Island 90 (5) $ 74,300 0.019

2. New Mexico 120 (5) 58,330 0.015

3. Kansas 150 (5) 73,060 0.011

4. South Carolina 180 (5) 57,820 0.010

5. Nebraska 80 (5) 48,100 0.009

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 150 (5) 77,590 0.005

2. Rhode Island 90 (5) 74,300 0.019

3. Kansas 150 (5) 73,060 0.011

4. Utah 60 (5) 73,050 0.005

5. Oregon 50 (5) 71,330 0.003

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Greenville, SC 100 (5) $ 57,730 0.034

2. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan NECTA 90 (5) 74,300 0.016

3. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 120 (5) 57,360 0.009

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 80 (5) 81,460 0.008

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 110 (5) 79,780 0.007

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 80 (5) 81,460 0.008

2. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 110 (5) 79,780 0.007

3. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan NECTA 90 (5) 74,300 0.016

4. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 150 (5) 70,490 0.004

5. St. Louis, MO-IL 90 (5) 67,220 0.007

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and

services. Include teachers of subjects, such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Include both teachers

primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research. Exclude "Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary" (25-1021).

25-1032 Engineering teachers, postsecondary

31,950 82,080 41,880 57,350 76,670 101,510 129,610

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 26,500 (5) $ 84,940

2. Junior colleges 5,120 (5) 67,100

3. Technical and trade schools 80 (5) 45,540

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 26,500 (5) 84,940

2. Junior colleges 5,120 (5) 67,100

3. Technical and trade schools 80 (5) 45,540

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 550 (5) $ 76,460 0.090

2. Utah 590 (5) 96,790 0.051

3. Vermont 130 (5) 64,930 0.043

4. Alabama 810 (5) 76,240 0.042

5. Massachusetts 1,310 (5) 102,400 0.041

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 1,310 (5) 102,400 0.041

2. New Hampshire 90 (5) 100,060 0.014

3. Washington 580 (5) 97,540 0.021

4. Utah 590 (5) 96,790 0.051

5. Oregon 240 (5) 96,470 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lincoln, NE 210 (5) $ 64,100 0.132

2. Tallahassee, FL 190 (5) 75,140 0.115

3. Dayton, OH 240 (5) 64,580 0.060

4. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL 110 (5) 82,410 0.053

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 1,120 (5) 81,600 0.050

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 340 (5) 107,550 0.027

2. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 790 (5) 106,650 0.048

3. Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Div 210 (5) 99,270 0.026

4. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div (6) (5) 97,330 (6)

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div (6) (5) 96,960 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Include teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range

management, and agricultural soil conservation. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and

research.

25-1041 Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary

10,120 77,190 41,440 55,630 75,140 94,150 118,180

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 9,000 (5) $ 80,380

2. Junior colleges 1,100 (5) 51,380

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 9,000 (5) 80,380

2. Junior colleges 1,100 (5) 51,380

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Dakota 260 (5) $ 75,020 0.077

2. Nebraska 320 (5) 68,520 0.036

3. Kansas 400 (5) 78,550 0.030

4. Alabama 470 (5) 66,610 0.025

5. Texas 1,480 (5) 86,510 0.015

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 90 (5) 88,090 0.002

2. Texas 1,480 (5) 86,510 0.015

3. Florida 690 (5) 85,580 0.009

4. Pennsylvania 300 (5) 85,020 0.005

5. Arizona 70 (5) 81,550 0.003

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Tallahassee, FL 80 (5) $ 82,890 0.048

2. Lakeland, FL 90 (5) 86,720 0.042

3. Port St. Lucie-Fort Pierce, FL 40 (5) 79,350 0.031

4. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL 40 (5) 80,120 0.019

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 240 (5) 74,360 0.011

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 30 (5) 87,130 0.002

2. Lakeland, FL 90 (5) 86,720 0.042

3. Tallahassee, FL 80 (5) 82,890 0.048

4. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 60 (5) 81,180 0.006

5. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL 40 (5) 80,120 0.019

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in biological sciences. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

25-1042 Biological science teachers, postsecondary

51,950 82,110 37,620 49,420 69,210 101,780

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

(4)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 41,430 (5) $ 87,120

2. Junior colleges 9,520 (5) 60,300

3. Scientific research and development services 400 (5) 95,580

4. Other schools and instruction 30 (5) 72,200

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scientific research and development services 400 (5) 95,580

2. Colleges and universities 41,430 (5) 87,120

3. Other schools and instruction 30 (5) 72,200

4. Junior colleges 9,520 (5) 60,300

5. General medical and surgical hospitals (6) (5) 59,160

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Texas 10,440 (5) $ 106,540 0.107

2. Hawaii 560 (5) 91,580 0.093

3. Illinois 3,720 (5) 94,990 0.064

4. Pennsylvania 3,230 (5) 69,210 0.057

5. Massachusetts 1,730 (5) 108,100 0.055

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 1,730 (5) 108,100 0.055

2. Texas 10,440 (5) 106,540 0.107

3. Illinois 3,720 (5) 94,990 0.064

4. Hawaii 560 (5) 91,580 0.093

5. Maryland 910 (5) 82,020 0.036

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Gainesville, FL 280 (5) $ 86,700 0.237

2. Durham, NC 380 (5) 90,160 0.146

3. Lincoln, NE 210 (5) 60,910 0.132

4. Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA 90 (5) 52,240 0.104

5. Tallahassee, FL 160 (5) 64,180 0.097

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 1,180 (5) 119,300 0.072

2. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 1,960 (5) 114,390 0.082

3. Lubbock, TX (6) (5) 110,800 (6)

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 300 (5) 106,050 0.031

5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 2,500 (5) 103,740 0.067

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in environmental and conservation science. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching

and research. Exclude "Agricultural Science Teachers" (25-1041).

25-1043 Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary

2,630 66,970 36,290 46,900 64,430 84,140 102,630

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 2,100 (5) $ 70,270

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 2,100 (5) 70,270

2. Junior colleges (6) (5) 53,890

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wisconsin 100 (5) $ 69,780 0.004

2. Pennsylvania 180 (5) 69,000 0.003

3. Arizona 70 (5) 38,220 0.003

4. North Carolina 80 (5) 59,590 0.002

5. New Jersey 30 (5) 68,160 0.001

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Florida 60 (5) 78,570 0.001

2. Alabama (6) (5) 71,320 (6)

3. Wisconsin 100 (5) 69,780 0.004

4. Pennsylvania 180 (5) 69,000 0.003

5. New Jersey 30 (5) 68,160 0.001

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of

both teaching and research.

25-1051 Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary

8,670 74,880 37,330 50,390 69,300 94,470 121,500

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 6,630 (5) $ 76,740

2. Junior colleges 1,780 (5) 64,410

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 6,630 (5) 76,740

2. Junior colleges 1,780 (5) 64,410

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Utah 190 (5) $ 80,450 0.017

2. Colorado 320 (5) 74,400 0.014

3. Washington 360 (5) 70,310 0.013

4. South Carolina 230 (5) 56,700 0.012

5. North Dakota 40 (5) 60,210 0.012

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 360 (5) 88,800 0.011

2. Hawaii (6) (5) 88,540 (6)

3. Kansas 50 (5) 80,890 0.004

4. Utah 190 (5) 80,450 0.017

5. New Jersey 120 (5) 80,260 0.003

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Tallahassee, FL 130 (5) $ 69,240 0.079

2. Durham, NC 110 (5) 86,290 0.042

3. Bellingham, WA 30 (5) 53,980 0.039

4. Greenville, SC 90 (5) 57,610 0.031

5. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 200 (5) 58,380 0.016

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 390 (5) 96,860 0.009

2. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 200 (5) 96,550 0.012

3. Durham, NC 110 (5) 86,290 0.042

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div (6) (5) 82,920 (6)

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div (6) (5) 82,320 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include instruction in the methods of

qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of both teaching and

research. Exclude "Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary" (25-1042) who teach biochemistry.

25-1052 Chemistry teachers, postsecondary

19,560 70,100 36,160 46,920 61,220 85,550 116,910

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 15,070 (5) $ 72,810

2. Junior colleges 3,790 (5) 59,070

3. Scientific research and development services 680 (5) 71,020

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 15,070 (5) 72,810

2. Scientific research and development services 680 (5) 71,020

3. Junior colleges 3,790 (5) 59,070

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Illinois 1,640 (5) $ 69,160 0.028

2. Pennsylvania 1,390 (5) 66,130 0.025

3. New Mexico 200 (5) 56,070 0.025

4. North Dakota 80 (5) 51,710 0.024

5. District of Columbia 140 (5) 60,840 0.023

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Utah 230 (5) 83,680 0.020

2. Massachusetts 610 (5) 83,660 0.019

3. Hawaii 80 (5) 80,990 0.013

4. Texas 1,230 (5) 80,220 0.013

5. Oregon 160 (5) 79,510 0.010

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Grand Forks, ND-MN 30 (5) $ 52,460 0.060

2. Lincoln, NE 90 (5) 62,590 0.056

3. Durham, NC 130 (5) 95,390 0.050

4. South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI 50 (5) 56,590 0.037

5. Fargo, ND-MN 40 (5) 50,640 0.036

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Durham, NC 130 (5) 95,390 0.050

2. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 30 (5) 92,140 0.005

3. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 190 (5) 90,890 0.010

4. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 130 (5) 88,020 0.010

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 110 (5) 87,130 0.011

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in environmental science. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

25-1053 Environmental science teachers, postsecondary

4,310 71,980 32,890 46,500 64,780 89,680 119,260

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 3,590 (5) $ 72,180

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 3,590 (5) 72,180

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 60 (5) $ 49,630 0.020

2. Montana 40 (5) 52,050 0.009

3. New Hampshire 50 (5) 66,420 0.008

4. Maine 50 (5) 57,180 0.008

5. District of Columbia 50 (5) 61,630 0.008

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 330 (5) 81,640 0.006

2. Massachusetts 190 (5) 77,810 0.006

3. Maryland 80 (5) 77,000 0.003

4. North Carolina 180 (5) 75,460 0.005

5. New Jersey 270 (5) 73,270 0.007

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 110 (5) (6) 0.011

2. Rochester, NY 40 (5) 66,100 0.008

3. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 270 (5) 88,140 0.007

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 60 (5) 113,230 0.006

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 80 (5) 71,090 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 60 (5) 113,230 0.006

2. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 270 (5) 88,140 0.007

3. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 50 (5) 86,410 0.004

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 210 (5) 72,650 0.004

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 80 (5) 71,090 0.005

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching

and research.

25-1054 Physics teachers, postsecondary

12,340 74,650 39,580 50,870 68,170 91,420 120,210

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 10,310 (5) $ 76,760

2. Junior colleges 1,930 (5) 61,420

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 10,310 (5) 76,760

2. Junior colleges 1,930 (5) 61,420

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 170 (5) $ 77,940 0.028

2. Rhode Island 90 (5) 77,540 0.019

3. Massachusetts 590 (5) 89,640 0.019

4. Illinois 920 (5) 73,100 0.016

5. Pennsylvania 830 (5) 71,790 0.015

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Hampshire 50 (5) 90,160 0.008

2. Massachusetts 590 (5) 89,640 0.019

3. New Jersey 280 (5) 88,890 0.007

4. Hawaii 60 (5) 88,180 0.010

5. Oregon 90 (5) 83,090 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lincoln, NE 70 (5) $ 67,380 0.044

2. Tallahassee, FL 70 (5) 71,310 0.042

3. Durham, NC 110 (5) 78,150 0.042

4. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 340 (5) 94,550 0.021

5. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 400 (5) 67,770 0.021

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 130 (5) 106,650 0.013

2. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 340 (5) 94,550 0.021

3. Honolulu, HI 60 (5) 89,710 0.014

4. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div (6) (5) 87,960 (6)

5. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 50 (5) 86,560 0.005

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

25-1061 Anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary

5,040 68,240 37,590 49,160 62,820 83,760 109,330

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 4,300 (5) $ 69,200

2. Junior colleges 730 (5) 62,660

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 4,300 (5) 69,200

2. Junior colleges 730 (5) 62,660

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 100 (5) $ 56,070 0.016

2. New Mexico 120 (5) 65,360 0.015

3. Rhode Island 50 (5) 89,690 0.010

4. Washington 210 (5) 60,810 0.008

5. Pennsylvania 440 (5) 72,750 0.008

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rhode Island 50 (5) 89,690 0.010

2. Oregon 50 (5) 79,970 0.003

3. Kansas 30 (5) 78,750 0.002

4. Texas 230 (5) 75,860 0.002

5. Hawaii (6) (5) 74,750 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Durham, NC 70 (5) $ 78,110 0.027

2. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 250 (5) 71,920 0.013

3. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan NECTA 50 (5) 89,690 0.009

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 180 (5) 63,610 0.008

5. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 80 (5) 61,660 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan NECTA 50 (5) 89,690 0.009

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 140 (5) 82,930 0.003

3. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 30 (5) 82,500 0.003

4. Durham, NC 70 (5) 78,110 0.027

5. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 80 (5) 77,710 0.002

See footnotes at end of table.
275

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area (e.g., Latin America), an ethnic group, or any other group (e.g., women's studies, urban

affairs). Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

25-1062 Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary

7,350 63,710 31,770 43,100 56,380 77,890 106,080

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 6,240 (5) $ 63,640

2. Junior colleges 950 (5) 65,560

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Junior colleges 950 (5) 65,560

2. Colleges and universities 6,240 (5) 63,640

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 50 (5) $ 71,630 0.017

2. Massachusetts 500 (5) 71,880 0.016

3. South Dakota 40 (5) 42,370 0.010

4. Minnesota 270 (5) 58,160 0.010

5. District of Columbia 60 (5) 56,920 0.010

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Hampshire 50 (5) 76,320 0.008

2. Connecticut 40 (5) 74,540 0.002

3. Pennsylvania 420 (5) 72,830 0.007

4. New Jersey 200 (5) 72,190 0.005

5. Massachusetts 500 (5) 71,880 0.016

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Durham, NC 90 (5) $ 65,090 0.035

2. Springfield, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 80 (5) (6) 0.027

3. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 260 (5) 71,780 0.016

4. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 210 (5) 75,620 0.011

5. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI 90 (5) 65,090 0.011

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Columbus, OH 60 (5) 78,610 0.007

2. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 210 (5) 75,620 0.011

3. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div (6) (5) 72,910 (6)

4. St. Louis, MO-IL 50 (5) 72,490 0.004

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 260 (5) 71,780 0.016

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in economics. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

25-1063 Economics teachers, postsecondary

12,330 79,370 38,630 52,140 71,850 96,230 130,990

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 10,080 (5) $ 83,420

2. Junior colleges 2,230 (5) 61,150

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 10,080 (5) 83,420

2. Junior colleges 2,230 (5) 61,150

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 240 (5) $ 60,490 0.039

2. Vermont 100 (5) 64,620 0.033

3. New Mexico 230 (5) 69,770 0.029

4. Rhode Island 100 (5) 103,490 0.021

5. Massachusetts 600 (5) 94,710 0.019

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rhode Island 100 (5) 103,490 0.021

2. Iowa 140 (5) 99,970 0.010

3. Massachusetts 600 (5) 94,710 0.019

4. Arizona 70 (5) 94,040 0.003

5. New Hampshire 50 (5) 93,220 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Gainesville, FL 60 (5) $ 105,470 0.051

2. Fort Collins-Loveland, CO 50 (5) 68,050 0.040

3. Durham, NC 100 (5) 120,110 0.038

4. Tallahassee, FL 50 (5) 83,100 0.030

5. Springfield, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 70 (5) 80,990 0.024

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Durham, NC 100 (5) 120,110 0.038

2. Gainesville, FL 60 (5) 105,470 0.051

3. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 280 (5) 104,290 0.017

4. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan NECTA (6) (5) 103,470 (6)

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 200 (5) 99,680 0.020

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in geography. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

25-1064 Geography teachers, postsecondary

4,070 62,850 34,300 47,300 59,000 76,630 98,200

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 3,250 (5) $ 64,840

2. Junior colleges 820 (5) 54,940

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 3,250 (5) 64,840

2. Junior colleges 820 (5) 54,940

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Pennsylvania 510 (5) $ 68,820 0.009

2. New Mexico 70 (5) 65,730 0.009

3. Maryland 210 (5) 67,690 0.008

4. District of Columbia 40 (5) 52,480 0.007

5. Minnesota 160 (5) 60,800 0.006

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii (6) (5) 70,970 (6)

2. New Jersey 40 (5) 68,960 0.001

3. Pennsylvania 510 (5) 68,820 0.009

4. Massachusetts 130 (5) 68,240 0.004

5. Maryland 210 (5) 67,690 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Tallahassee, FL 40 (5) $ 62,760 0.024

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 140 (5) 65,190 0.006

3. Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN 60 (5) 62,360 0.006

4. San Antonio, TX 40 (5) 45,910 0.005

5. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 90 (5) 60,780 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Baltimore-Towson, MD 60 (5) 74,680 0.005

2. Honolulu, HI (6) (5) 71,240 (6)

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div (6) (5) 68,480 (6)

4. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 40 (5) 67,050 0.003

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 140 (5) 65,190 0.006

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a

combination of both teaching and research.

25-1065 Political science teachers, postsecondary

13,850 69,040 35,730 47,340 61,820 82,960 113,480

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 11,740 (5) $ 70,330

2. Junior colleges 2,090 (5) 61,920

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 11,740 (5) 70,330

2. Junior colleges 2,090 (5) 61,920

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 420 (5) $ 61,340 0.069

2. Vermont 90 (5) 65,730 0.030

3. New Mexico 220 (5) 70,980 0.028

4. Rhode Island 110 (5) 85,190 0.023

5. Pennsylvania 1,060 (5) 74,250 0.019

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rhode Island 110 (5) 85,190 0.023

2. Massachusetts 550 (5) 81,870 0.017

3. New Hampshire 60 (5) 77,860 0.010

4. New Jersey 360 (5) 77,200 0.009

5. Connecticut 170 (5) 76,460 0.010

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Durham, NC 260 (5) $ 96,080 0.100

2. St. Cloud, MN 30 (5) (6) 0.031

3. Tallahassee, FL 50 (5) 74,740 0.030

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 660 (5) 68,340 0.029

5. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 480 (5) 75,030 0.026

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Durham, NC 260 (5) 96,080 0.100

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 180 (5) 91,520 0.004

3. Edison, NJ Metro Div 140 (5) 87,040 0.014

4. Reading, PA 40 (5) 85,970 0.024

5. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan NECTA (6) (5) 85,220 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Include both teachers primarily engaged in

teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

25-1066 Psychology teachers, postsecondary

29,690 64,580 32,800 44,150 58,670 79,230 104,390

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 22,530 (5) $ 66,960

2. Junior colleges 7,060 (5) 56,690

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 22,530 (5) 66,960

2. Junior colleges 7,060 (5) 56,690

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 430 (5) $ 57,190 0.071

2. Vermont 130 (5) 60,160 0.043

3. Oklahoma 530 (5) 58,020 0.035

4. Massachusetts 1,100 (5) 71,760 0.035

5. Hawaii 210 (5) 75,190 0.035

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 500 (5) 78,760 0.030

2. Oregon 250 (5) 75,190 0.015

3. Hawaii 210 (5) 75,190 0.035

4. New Jersey 1,240 (5) 72,850 0.031

5. Rhode Island 150 (5) 72,410 0.031

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Gainesville, FL 140 (5) $ 74,700 0.118

2. Lincoln, NE 150 (5) 60,130 0.094

3. Tallahassee, FL 110 (5) 68,500 0.067

4. Bellingham, WA 50 (5) 53,030 0.065

5. Grand Forks, ND-MN 30 (5) 51,590 0.060

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Div 170 (5) 92,650 0.021

2. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA (6) (5) 87,510 (6)

3. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 250 (5) 86,190 0.019

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 780 (5) 79,040 0.016

5. Durham, NC 140 (5) 78,790 0.054

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in sociology. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

25-1067 Sociology teachers, postsecondary

16,110 63,160 30,880 42,280 56,620 76,310 104,820

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 11,710 (5) $ 65,750

2. Junior colleges 4,370 (5) 56,080

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 11,710 (5) 65,750

2. Junior colleges 4,370 (5) 56,080

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 120 (5) $ 55,600 0.040

2. Rhode Island 110 (5) 80,350 0.023

3. Pennsylvania 1,310 (5) 61,710 0.023

4. District of Columbia 140 (5) 63,380 0.023

5. New Mexico 170 (5) 63,470 0.022

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rhode Island 110 (5) 80,350 0.023

2. Hawaii (6) (5) 76,730 (6)

3. Oregon 100 (5) 72,030 0.006

4. Illinois 1,190 (5) 71,360 0.020

5. Massachusetts 590 (5) 67,910 0.019

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Durham, NC 90 (5) $ 85,590 0.035

2. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 590 (5) 58,570 0.032

3. Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA 80 (5) 55,060 0.031

4. Tallahassee, FL 50 (5) 66,410 0.030

5. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 60 (5) 68,080 0.025

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 140 (5) 118,130 0.014

2. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 110 (5) 88,580 0.008

3. Durham, NC 90 (5) 85,590 0.035

4. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 80 (5) 84,770 0.006

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 310 (5) 83,130 0.006

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All postsecondary social sciences teachers not listed separately.

25-1069 Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other

5,750 69,640 29,750 45,270 61,210 89,730 123,180

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 2,770 (5) $ 69,710

2. Junior colleges 2,710 (5) 69,780

3. Offices of physicians 40 (5) 139,380

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Offices of physicians 40 (5) 139,380

2. Junior colleges 2,710 (5) 69,780

3. Colleges and universities 2,770 (5) 69,710

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Kansas 220 (5) $ 66,070 0.017

2. New Hampshire 100 (5) 57,450 0.016

3. Michigan 520 (5) 62,770 0.012

4. Maryland 300 (5) 70,690 0.012

5. Wisconsin 210 (5) 77,490 0.008

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 250 (5) 93,380 0.008

2. Wisconsin 210 (5) 77,490 0.008

3. Iowa 70 (5) 76,030 0.005

4. Florida (6) (5) 72,510 (6)

5. Maryland 300 (5) 70,690 0.012

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Tallahassee, FL 100 (5) (6) 0.061

2. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 40 (5) 95,300 0.016

3. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI 90 (5) 87,060 0.011

4. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 110 (5) 83,570 0.007

5. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 110 (5) 92,170 0.007

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 40 (5) 95,300 0.016

2. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 110 (5) 92,170 0.007

3. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI 90 (5) 87,060 0.011

4. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 110 (5) 83,570 0.007

5. Edison, NJ Metro Div 50 (5) 83,480 0.005

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in health specialties, such as veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory technology, and public health. Exclude "Nursing

Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary" (25-1072) and "Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary" (25-1042) who teach medical science.

25-1071 Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

116,370 91,260 36,990 52,500 77,190 118,020

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

(4)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 91,950 (5) $ 98,360

2. Junior colleges 13,160 (5) 57,750

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 5,190 (5) 81,030

4. Technical and trade schools 2,400 (5) 45,230

5. Business, computer and management training 1,040 (5) 57,420

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 91,950 (5) 98,360

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 5,190 (5) 81,030

3. Offices of physicians 70 (5) 74,900

4. Civic and social organizations (6) (5) 68,840

5. Individual and family services 40 (5) 64,670

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,480 (5) $ 88,580 0.243

2. Oklahoma 3,190 (5) 76,610 0.212

3. Maryland 4,630 (5) 120,550 0.183

4. Missouri 4,690 (5) 101,790 0.174

5. North Carolina 6,420 (5) 101,840 0.165

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Maryland 4,630 (5) 120,550 0.183

2. Texas 13,060 (5) 107,620 0.134

3. Arizona 1,610 (5) 105,090 0.063

4. North Carolina 6,420 (5) 101,840 0.165

5. Missouri 4,690 (5) 101,790 0.174

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Gainesville, FL 1,390 (5) $ 125,750 1.175

2. Baltimore-Towson, MD 4,280 (5) 125,350 0.336

3. St. Louis, MO-IL 3,160 (5) 103,080 0.238

4. Jacksonville, FL 1,130 (5) 129,000 0.189

5. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 4,390 (5) 111,470 0.185

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Jacksonville, FL 1,130 (5) 129,000 0.189

2. Gainesville, FL 1,390 (5) 125,750 1.175

3. Baltimore-Towson, MD 4,280 (5) 125,350 0.336

4. Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Div 480 (5) 115,530 0.059

5. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 4,390 (5) 111,470 0.185

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a

combination of both teaching and research.

25-1072 Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

39,350 58,690 34,140 43,750 55,280 70,170 88,640

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 19,090 (5) $ 60,910

2. Junior colleges 13,580 (5) 55,120

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 3,490 (5) 66,560

4. Technical and trade schools 1,780 (5) 50,730

5. Business, computer and management training 210 (5) 44,760

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) (6) (5) 70,320

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 3,490 (5) 66,560

3. Colleges and universities 19,090 (5) 60,910

4. Junior colleges 13,580 (5) 55,120

5. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals (6) (5) 52,940

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Dakota 250 (5) $ 47,640 0.074

2. Oklahoma 750 (5) 46,230 0.050

3. New Hampshire 290 (5) 49,960 0.046

4. West Virginia 320 (5) 46,100 0.045

5. Maine 260 (5) 52,140 0.044

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 410 (5) 68,960 0.025

2. New Jersey 690 (5) 67,430 0.017

3. Maryland 1,060 (5) 66,140 0.042

4. Massachusetts 930 (5) 63,200 0.029

5. Michigan 1,090 (5) 62,230 0.025

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Manchester, NH Metropolitan NECTA 130 (5) $ 53,010 0.132

2. Canton-Massillon, OH 180 (5) 58,140 0.105

3. South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI 140 (5) 45,240 0.103

4. Gainesville, FL 120 (5) 74,890 0.101

5. Amarillo, TX 100 (5) 67,030 0.094

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 120 (5) 84,180 0.013

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 230 (5) 76,730 0.024

3. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 150 (5) 76,310 0.055

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 750 (5) 75,700 0.033

5. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 60 (5) 75,240 0.026

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language.

Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

25-1081 Education teachers, postsecondary

53,470 57,410 29,900 39,050 52,800 69,840 94,960

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 43,650 (5) $ 57,940

2. Junior colleges 7,200 (5) 59,230

3. Other schools and instruction 1,300 (5) 38,010

4. Educational support services 620 (5) 47,470

5. Technical and trade schools 240 (5) 44,410

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Business, computer and management training 140 (5) 60,200

2. Junior colleges 7,200 (5) 59,230

3. Colleges and universities 43,650 (5) 57,940

4. Educational support services 620 (5) 47,470

5. Technical and trade schools 240 (5) 44,410

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 660 (5) $ 61,510 0.110

2. Georgia 3,280 (5) 67,240 0.082

3. Vermont 230 (5) 53,280 0.077

4. Montana 320 (5) 34,670 0.075

5. District of Columbia 460 (5) 53,910 0.075

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Georgia 3,280 (5) 67,240 0.082

2. New Jersey 1,480 (5) 65,630 0.037

3. Rhode Island (6) (5) 64,070 (6)

4. Maryland 1,110 (5) 62,520 0.044

5. Hawaii 660 (5) 61,510 0.110

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Grand Forks, ND-MN 160 (5) $ 52,840 0.320

2. Tallahassee, FL 430 (5) 53,570 0.260

3. South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI 210 (5) 37,430 0.154

4. Honolulu, HI 590 (5) 63,000 0.138

5. Greeley, CO 100 (5) 54,610 0.131

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 410 (5) 83,260 0.031

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 140 (5) 82,500 0.016

3. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div (6) (5) 81,880 (6)

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 460 (5) 80,830 0.048

5. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 50 (5) 76,580 0.012

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in library science. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

25-1082 Library science teachers, postsecondary

3,830 57,550 33,120 42,620 54,570 69,430 87,430

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 3,420 (5) $ 55,490

2. Junior colleges 410 (5) 74,880

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Junior colleges 410 (5) 74,880

2. Colleges and universities 3,420 (5) 55,490

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Illinois 650 (5) $ 50,580 0.011

2. Alaska 30 (5) (6) 0.010

3. Kansas 110 (5) 55,430 0.008

4. Nebraska 60 (5) 55,860 0.007

5. Iowa 110 (5) 56,200 0.007

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington (6) (5) 72,100 (6)

2. New Jersey 90 (5) 70,740 0.002

3. Michigan 70 (5) 69,110 0.002

4. North Carolina 90 (5) 66,920 0.002

5. Oregon 30 (5) 63,720 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Oklahoma City, OK 40 (5) $ 44,240 0.007

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 100 (5) 54,400 0.004

3. St. Louis, MO-IL 50 (5) 55,180 0.004

4. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 80 (5) 58,740 0.004

5. Kansas City, MO-KS 40 (5) 81,170 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 40 (5) 89,000 0.001

2. Kansas City, MO-KS 40 (5) 81,170 0.004

3. Edison, NJ Metro Div 40 (5) 72,620 0.004

4. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 30 (5) 63,360 0.002

5. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 80 (5) 58,740 0.004

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a

combination of both teaching and research.

25-1111 Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary

10,430 55,310 29,450 38,770 49,730 64,640 89,850

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Junior colleges 5,630 (5) $ 54,450

2. Colleges and universities 4,570 (5) 56,330

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 4,570 (5) 56,330

2. Junior colleges 5,630 (5) 54,450

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Carolina 1,130 (5) $ 45,430 0.029

2. District of Columbia 120 (5) 53,310 0.020

3. Vermont 50 (5) 57,080 0.017

4. Ohio 580 (5) 54,980 0.011

5. Missouri 290 (5) 58,200 0.011

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. West Virginia 60 (5) 69,010 0.008

2. Colorado 180 (5) 64,970 0.008

3. Pennsylvania 460 (5) 63,260 0.008

4. Oregon 60 (5) 62,390 0.004

5. New Jersey 230 (5) 61,210 0.006

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Fayetteville, NC 60 (5) $ 48,380 0.049

2. Tallahassee, FL 70 (5) 61,660 0.042

3. Greensboro-High Point, NC 90 (5) 45,730 0.025

4. Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC 130 (5) 46,940 0.016

5. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 50 (5) 61,700 0.013

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 220 (5) 109,330 0.005

2. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (6) (5) 68,170 (6)

3. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 40 (5) 65,120 0.004

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 260 (5) 64,580 0.005

5. Pittsburgh, PA 120 (5) 64,290 0.011

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in law. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

25-1112 Law teachers, postsecondary

11,870 94,290 40,080 57,650 87,240 122,730

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

(4)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 11,010 (5) $ 97,200

2. Junior colleges 790 (5) 55,700

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 11,010 (5) 97,200

2. Business, computer and management training (6) (5) 79,320

3. Junior colleges 790 (5) 55,700

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 920 (5) $ 100,470 0.151

2. Massachusetts 620 (5) (6) 0.020

3. South Carolina 350 (5) 68,260 0.019

4. Oklahoma 260 (5) 72,690 0.017

5. North Dakota 50 (5) 67,560 0.015

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Georgia 250 (5) 110,650 0.006

2. Alabama (6) (5) 109,220 (6)

3. Florida 420 (5) 106,130 0.005

4. Illinois 480 (5) 103,940 0.008

5. Missouri 130 (5) 103,450 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Durham, NC 240 (5) $ 125,280 0.092

2. Tallahassee, FL 120 (5) 108,080 0.073

3. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 950 (5) 99,490 0.042

4. Lincoln, NE 60 (5) 78,910 0.038

5. Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN 210 (5) 96,030 0.021

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 60 (5) 156,030 0.005

2. Durham, NC 240 (5) 125,280 0.092

3. St. Louis, MO-IL (6) (5) 113,490 (6)

4. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 150 (5) 108,330 0.015

5. Tallahassee, FL 120 (5) 108,080 0.073

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in social work. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

25-1113 Social work teachers, postsecondary

7,860 57,990 31,410 41,930 54,340 70,170 91,610

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 7,110 (5) $ 58,800

2. Junior colleges 730 (5) 48,730

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 7,110 (5) 58,800

2. Junior colleges 730 (5) 48,730

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 310 (5) $ 77,990 0.051

2. Vermont 70 (5) 46,860 0.023

3. North Dakota 70 (5) 46,560 0.021

4. Rhode Island 90 (5) 63,190 0.019

5. North Carolina 620 (5) 59,920 0.016

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 310 (5) 77,990 0.051

2. Missouri 160 (5) 63,390 0.006

3. Rhode Island 90 (5) 63,190 0.019

4. Oregon (6) (5) 62,410 (6)

5. Michigan 190 (5) 62,400 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA 60 (5) $ 59,530 0.023

2. Springfield, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 50 (5) 67,550 0.017

3. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan NECTA 90 (5) 63,190 0.016

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 340 (5) 75,310 0.015

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 200 (5) 58,130 0.012

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 340 (5) 75,310 0.015

2. St. Louis, MO-IL 70 (5) 74,440 0.005

3. Springfield, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 50 (5) 67,550 0.017

4. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 30 (5) 63,560 0.003

5. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan NECTA 90 (5) 63,190 0.016

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Include both teachers primarily

engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

25-1121 Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary

72,100 58,250 29,290 39,550 53,160 71,540 94,270

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 49,620 (5) $ 57,740

2. Junior colleges 13,980 (5) 59,520

3. Other schools and instruction 6,730 (5) 59,670

4. Technical and trade schools 1,050 (5) 56,090

5. Performing arts companies 420 (5) 68,100

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Performing arts companies 420 (5) 68,100

2. Other schools and instruction 6,730 (5) 59,670

3. Junior colleges 13,980 (5) 59,520

4. Colleges and universities 49,620 (5) 57,740

5. Technical and trade schools 1,050 (5) 56,090

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Massachusetts 4,210 (5) $ 64,640 0.133

2. District of Columbia 690 (5) 70,880 0.113

3. Vermont 280 (5) 56,130 0.093

4. Washington 2,130 (5) 52,190 0.078

5. Illinois 4,570 (5) 60,410 0.078

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 690 (5) 70,880 0.113

2. Rhode Island (6) (5) 70,720 (6)

3. Massachusetts 4,210 (5) 64,640 0.133

4. Oregon 600 (5) 62,810 0.036

5. Hawaii 340 (5) 62,700 0.057

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI 330 (5) $ 40,330 0.242

2. Santa Fe, NM 150 (5) 48,620 0.233

3. Tallahassee, FL 380 (5) 62,530 0.230

4. Rochester, NY 950 (5) 78,100 0.192

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 3,040 (5) 64,070 0.184

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 600 (5) 97,550 0.059

2. Norwich-New London, CT-RI Metropolitan NECTA 110 (5) 91,500 0.081

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 860 (5) 84,940 0.089

4. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 800 (5) 83,310 0.061

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 2,240 (5) 80,860 0.045

See footnotes at end of table.
290

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Include both teachers

primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

25-1122 Communications teachers, postsecondary

23,560 56,600 28,850 39,470 53,110 70,180 90,710

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 16,480 (5) $ 56,940

2. Junior colleges 6,870 (5) 55,900

3. Technical and trade schools 100 (5) 51,050

4. Business, computer and management training 80 (5) 46,720

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 16,480 (5) 56,940

2. Junior colleges 6,870 (5) 55,900

3. Technical and trade schools 100 (5) 51,050

4. Business, computer and management training 80 (5) 46,720

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 310 (5) $ 59,300 0.051

2. North Dakota 120 (5) 50,090 0.036

3. Vermont 100 (5) 60,750 0.033

4. Nebraska 280 (5) 50,100 0.031

5. Minnesota 840 (5) 50,570 0.031

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oregon 160 (5) 69,740 0.010

2. Hawaii (6) (5) 65,300 (6)

3. Maryland 350 (5) 64,300 0.014

4. Connecticut 160 (5) 62,880 0.010

5. Massachusetts 600 (5) 61,710 0.019

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Grand Forks, ND-MN 60 (5) $ 50,330 0.120

2. Fargo, ND-MN 100 (5) 50,520 0.089

3. Gainesville, FL 80 (5) 69,610 0.068

4. Tallahassee, FL 90 (5) 62,440 0.054

5. Bellingham, WA 40 (5) 42,060 0.052

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 240 (5) 82,600 0.018

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 370 (5) 82,240 0.009

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 350 (5) 75,350 0.007

4. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA (6) (5) 74,910 (6)

5. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div (6) (5) 72,110 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those

who do a combination of both teaching and research.

25-1123 English language and literature teachers, postsecondary

59,320 57,320 28,880 38,680 51,730 70,400 94,290

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 35,130 (5) $ 58,390

2. Junior colleges 22,230 (5) 56,560

Other schools and instruction 780 (5) 3. (6)

4. Technical and trade schools 310 (5) 45,470

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 35,130 (5) 58,390

2. Junior colleges 22,230 (5) 56,560

3. Technical and trade schools 310 (5) 45,470

4. Business, computer and management training (6) (5) 44,330

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 850 (5) $ 61,210 0.139

2. Vermont 360 (5) 61,370 0.120

3. Hawaii 550 (5) 61,290 0.092

4. Nebraska 780 (5) 45,840 0.087

5. Oklahoma 1,030 (5) 37,870 0.069

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oregon 520 (5) 76,100 0.032

2. New Jersey 1,980 (5) 67,660 0.050

3. Delaware 220 (5) 65,030 0.052

4. Massachusetts 2,200 (5) 62,850 0.069

5. Michigan 1,620 (5) 62,340 0.038

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Grand Forks, ND-MN 80 (5) $ 46,850 0.160

2. Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan NECTA 140 (5) 55,900 0.125

3. South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI 170 (5) 48,610 0.125

4. Wilmington, NC 170 (5) 46,250 0.121

5. Honolulu, HI 510 (5) 62,390 0.119

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 200 (5) 94,050 0.022

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 1,060 (5) 92,630 0.026

3. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 140 (5) 89,080 0.025

4. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 640 (5) 88,470 0.049

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 330 (5) 86,390 0.034

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in foreign (i.e., other than English) languages and literature. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination

of both teaching and research.

25-1124 Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary

24,680 60,050 29,410 38,780 51,900 70,770 100,790

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 17,230 (5) $ 62,340

2. Junior colleges 4,860 (5) 62,470

3. Other schools and instruction 2,350 (5) 40,350

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Junior colleges 4,860 (5) 62,470

2. Colleges and universities 17,230 (5) 62,340

3. Other schools and instruction 2,350 (5) 40,350

4. Technical and trade schools (6) (5) 36,530

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 130 (5) $ 64,940 0.043

2. Colorado 710 (5) 54,870 0.032

3. Rhode Island 150 (5) 69,560 0.031

4. Massachusetts 950 (5) 72,340 0.030

5. North Carolina 1,110 (5) 53,050 0.029

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 950 (5) 72,340 0.030

2. Rhode Island 150 (5) 69,560 0.031

3. New Hampshire 180 (5) 66,160 0.029

4. Oregon 220 (5) 65,030 0.013

5. Vermont 130 (5) 64,940 0.043

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Durham, NC 250 (5) $ 60,010 0.096

2. Bloomington-Normal, IL 60 (5) 55,530 0.072

3. South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI 90 (5) 44,600 0.066

4. Springfield, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 190 (5) 80,710 0.064

5. Greenville, SC 160 (5) 53,330 0.054

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 130 (5) 97,760 0.013

2. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 100 (5) 91,220 0.011

3. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 360 (5) 86,630 0.009

4. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 300 (5) 84,190 0.023

5. Springfield, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 190 (5) 80,710 0.064

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in human history and historiography. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and

research.

25-1125 History teachers, postsecondary

20,980 63,200 32,150 43,360 57,390 76,800 101,530

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 15,720 (5) $ 65,290

2. Junior colleges 5,230 (5) 57,020

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 15,720 (5) 65,290

2. Junior colleges 5,230 (5) 57,020

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 240 (5) $ 77,190 0.040

2. Vermont 110 (5) 61,150 0.037

3. District of Columbia 220 (5) 55,930 0.036

4. New Mexico 210 (5) 60,380 0.027

5. Massachusetts 820 (5) 75,730 0.026

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii 240 (5) 77,190 0.040

2. Oregon 130 (5) 76,110 0.008

3. Massachusetts 820 (5) 75,730 0.026

4. Maryland 450 (5) 69,810 0.018

5. New Jersey 590 (5) 68,850 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Durham, NC 150 (5) $ 84,350 0.058

2. Honolulu, HI 240 (5) 77,750 0.056

3. Tallahassee, FL 80 (5) 57,770 0.048

4. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 100 (5) 75,860 0.041

5. St. Cloud, MN 40 (5) (6) 0.041

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Durham, NC 150 (5) 84,350 0.058

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 290 (5) 80,150 0.007

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 250 (5) 78,810 0.024

4. Honolulu, HI 240 (5) 77,750 0.056

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 310 (5) 77,450 0.019

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and

research.

25-1126 Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary

17,840 60,180 31,660 41,710 54,880 73,260 96,600

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 15,380 (5) $ 61,370

2. Junior colleges 2,060 (5) 55,680

Religious organizations 360 (5) 3. (6)

4. Other schools and instruction 30 (5) 100,570

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other schools and instruction 30 (5) 100,570

2. Colleges and universities 15,380 (5) 61,370

3. Junior colleges 2,060 (5) 55,680

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 190 (5) $ 57,670 0.031

2. Rhode Island 130 (5) 74,770 0.027

3. Minnesota 730 (5) 53,880 0.027

4. Hawaii 150 (5) 71,070 0.025

5. Ohio 1,180 (5) 53,720 0.022

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 330 (5) 75,350 0.008

2. Rhode Island 130 (5) 74,770 0.027

3. Massachusetts 670 (5) 73,720 0.021

4. Maryland 300 (5) 71,260 0.012

5. Hawaii 150 (5) 71,070 0.025

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Abilene, TX 70 (5) $ 42,760 0.112

2. Durham, NC 170 (5) 88,470 0.065

3. Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA 130 (5) 51,800 0.051

4. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 120 (5) 70,430 0.049

5. Lexington-Fayette, KY 120 (5) 56,740 0.049

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Edison, NJ Metro Div 70 (5) 99,960 0.007

2. Durham, NC 170 (5) 88,470 0.065

3. Birmingham-Hoover, AL 90 (5) 85,670 0.018

4. Winston-Salem, NC 70 (5) 85,000 0.033

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 120 (5) 82,750 0.012

See footnotes at end of table.
295

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assist department chairperson, faculty members, or other professional staff members in college or university by performing teaching or teaching-related duties,

such as teaching lower level courses, developing teaching materials, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers. Graduate assistants

must be enrolled in a graduate school program. Graduate assistants who primarily perform non-teaching duties, such as laboratory research, should be reported in

the occupational category related to the work performed.

25-1191 Graduate teaching assistants

112,830 30,190 15,830 21,270 27,840 37,250 46,770

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 107,850 (5) $ 30,240

2. Junior colleges 3,610 (5) 28,990

3. Grantmaking and giving services 650 (5) 30,480

4. Scientific research and development services 270 (5) 28,690

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Grantmaking and giving services 650 (5) 30,480

2. Colleges and universities 107,850 (5) 30,240

3. Junior colleges 3,610 (5) 28,990

4. Scientific research and development services 270 (5) 28,690

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Dakota 750 (5) $ 27,080 0.223

2. Texas 12,430 (5) 29,650 0.127

3. Nebraska 1,100 (5) 32,150 0.122

4. Wisconsin 3,110 (5) 25,710 0.113

5. Illinois 6,090 (5) 24,510 0.105

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 2,250 (5) 43,550 0.071

2. Florida 560 (5) 37,750 0.007

3. Washington 1,090 (5) 36,320 0.040

4. Ohio 480 (5) 35,850 0.009

5. Maryland 2,440 (5) 35,850 0.096

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lincoln, NE 670 (5) $ 36,090 0.420

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 3,460 (5) 38,640 0.357

3. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 800 (5) 29,670 0.185

4. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI 1,450 (5) 24,550 0.175

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 1,940 (5) 44,990 0.118

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 1,940 (5) 44,990 0.118

2. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 70 (5) 42,260 0.017

3. Albuquerque, NM (6) (5) 40,860 (6)

4. Baltimore-Towson, MD 1,400 (5) 39,980 0.110

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 3,460 (5) 38,640 0.357

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses in child care, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects as pertaining to home management. Include both teachers primarily engaged

in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

25-1192 Home economics teachers, postsecondary

4,330 60,630 27,090 39,790 55,310 74,580 100,660

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 2,560 (5) $ 59,390

2. Junior colleges 1,710 (5) 63,900

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Junior colleges 1,710 (5) 63,900

2. Colleges and universities 2,560 (5) 59,390

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nebraska 100 (5) $ 53,420 0.011

2. New Mexico 70 (5) 55,070 0.009

3. Kansas 110 (5) 55,520 0.008

4. Missouri 190 (5) 49,270 0.007

5. Kentucky 120 (5) 47,660 0.007

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey (6) (5) 72,290 (6)

2. Georgia 120 (5) 66,820 0.003

3. Ohio 180 (5) 62,780 0.003

4. Pennsylvania 220 (5) 61,100 0.004

5. Texas 400 (5) 60,290 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 160 (5) $ 83,620 0.012

2. Durham, NC 30 (5) 48,010 0.012

3. St. Louis, MO-IL 90 (5) 59,460 0.007

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 50 (5) 115,180 0.005

5. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 40 (5) 73,370 0.003

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 50 (5) 115,180 0.005

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 80 (5) 105,320 0.002

3. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 160 (5) 83,620 0.012

4. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 40 (5) 73,370 0.003

5. St. Louis, MO-IL 90 (5) 59,460 0.007

See footnotes at end of table.
297

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Include both teachers primarily

engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

25-1193 Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary

17,110 54,020 25,140 35,190 49,270 67,510 90,790

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 9,330 (5) $ 52,420

2. Junior colleges 5,940 (5) 60,120

3. Other amusement and recreation industries 570 (5) 37,570

Other schools and instruction 540 (5) 4. (6)

5. Civic and social organizations 400 (5) 44,460

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Junior colleges 5,940 (5) 60,120

2. Colleges and universities 9,330 (5) 52,420

3. Civic and social organizations 400 (5) 44,460

4. Other amusement and recreation industries 570 (5) 37,570

5. Local government (OES designation) (6) (5) 30,730

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 140 (5) $ 47,860 0.037

2. West Virginia 210 (5) 40,830 0.030

3. Minnesota 620 (5) 52,140 0.023

4. Virginia 740 (5) 46,890 0.021

5. Vermont 60 (5) 45,700 0.020

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Maryland 300 (5) 62,500 0.012

2. Hawaii 50 (5) 62,190 0.008

3. New Hampshire 40 (5) 61,570 0.006

4. District of Columbia 100 (5) 61,200 0.016

5. Oregon 270 (5) 60,100 0.016

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Fargo, ND-MN 80 (5) $ 48,820 0.071

2. Gainesville, FL 80 (5) 65,110 0.068

3. Winston-Salem, NC 90 (5) 67,970 0.042

4. Tallahassee, FL 50 (5) 56,400 0.030

5. Spokane, WA 60 (5) 49,030 0.030

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 220 (5) 99,460 0.023

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 400 (5) 94,460 0.010

3. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 330 (5) 87,620 0.025

4. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 140 (5) 87,490 0.016

5. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 130 (5) 76,540 0.010

See footnotes at end of table.
298

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach or instruct vocational or occupational subjects at the postsecondary level (but at less than the baccalaureate) to students who have graduated or left high

school. Include correspondence school instructors; industrial, commercial and government training instructors; and adult education teachers and instructors who

prepare persons to operate industrial machinery and equipment and transportation and communications equipment. Teaching may take place in public or private

schools whose primary business is education or in a school associated with an organization whose primary business is other than education.

25-1194 Vocational education teachers, postsecondary

109,360

22.65 12.22 15.83 21.11 27.81 35.39

47,110 25,420 32,920 43,900 57,850 73,610

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Junior colleges 42,570 $ 24.22 50,370 $

2. Technical and trade schools 39,890 21.28 44,260

3. Colleges and universities 9,030 23.61 49,120

4. Business, computer and management training 5,300 20.96 43,590

5. State government (OES designation) 3,380 22.28 46,350

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Computer systems design and related services 60 30.41 63,250

2. Professional and similar organizations 370 30.07 62,540

3. Electronic markets and agents and brokers 40 29.37 61,080

4. Educational support services 570 27.40 57,000

5. Management of companies and enterprises (6) 24.75 51,480

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Delaware 1,260 $ 27.93 58,100 $ 0.297

2. Washington 5,430 23.17 48,200 0.198

3. Hawaii 1,150 23.34 48,550 0.192

4. Oklahoma 2,470 19.86 41,300 0.164

5. West Virginia 1,110 17.33 36,050 0.156

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Delaware 1,260 27.93 58,100 0.297

2. Wisconsin 3,620 27.22 56,610 0.132

3. Oregon 1,370 26.19 54,480 0.083

4. Massachusetts 1,870 26.02 54,120 0.059

5. District of Columbia 160 24.45 50,850 0.026

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Napa, CA 200 $ 27.58 57,360 $ 0.313

2. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 710 22.27 46,310 0.274

3. Spokane, WA 550 21.12 43,930 0.272

4. Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH 250 19.86 41,310 0.224

5. Charleston, WV 310 19.01 39,530 0.218

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 610 35.88 74,620 0.063

2. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA 300 34.52 71,810 0.170

3. Eugene-Springfield, OR 70 34.41 71,580 0.047

4. Redding, CA 100 33.89 70,480 0.149

5. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 1,200 33.61 69,910 0.092

See footnotes at end of table.
299

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

25-1199 Postsecondary teachers, all other

272,410 72,310 33,590 45,920 63,930 92,330 120,580

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 180,670 (5) $ 74,590

2. Junior colleges 81,750 (5) 67,840

3. Scientific research and development services 2,390 (5) 76,280

4. Other schools and instruction 1,220 (5) 44,730

5. Business, computer and management training 1,190 (5) 56,580

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scientific research and development services 2,390 (5) 76,280

2. Colleges and universities 180,670 (5) 74,590

3. Junior colleges 81,750 (5) 67,840

4. State government (OES designation) 110 (5) 60,320

5. Management of companies and enterprises 150 (5) 59,220

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Hampshire 2,010 (5) $ 51,320 0.320

2. Michigan 12,600 (5) 76,050 0.293

3. New Jersey 9,130 (5) 75,600 0.231

4. Iowa 3,350 (5) 43,400 0.228

5. Illinois 12,130 (5) 75,370 0.208

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nebraska 210 (5) 80,000 0.023

2. Michigan 12,600 (5) 76,050 0.293

3. New Jersey 9,130 (5) 75,600 0.231

4. Illinois 12,130 (5) 75,370 0.208

5. Texas 1,470 (5) 73,600 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Syracuse, NY 5,200 (5) $ 84,040 1.688

2. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 5,040 (5) 66,480 1.164

3. Rochester, NY 4,910 (5) 98,670 0.990

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 35,310 (5) 88,020 0.710

5. Flint, MI 1,050 (5) 54,360 0.692

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Raleigh-Cary, NC (6) (5) 124,380 (6)

2. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division (6) (5) 107,370 (6)

3. Durham, NC 330 (5) 107,000 0.127

4. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX (6) (5) 102,370 (6)

5. Rochester, NY 4,910 (5) 98,670 0.990

See footnotes at end of table.
300

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Instruct children (normally up to 5 years of age) in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool,

day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification. Exclude "Child Care Workers" (39-9011) and "Special Education

Teachers" (25-2041 through 25-2043).

25-2011 Preschool teachers, except special education

361,600

12.45 7.15 8.55 10.91 14.29 19.21

25,900 14,870 17,790 22,680 29,720 39,960

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Child day care services 245,900 $ 10.79 22,430 $

2. Elementary and secondary schools 64,570 18.41 38,290

3. Individual and family services 13,310 12.76 26,540

4. Civic and social organizations 9,140 11.55 24,010

5. Religious organizations 7,980 12.92 26,870

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Elementary and secondary schools 64,570 18.41 38,290

2. Junior colleges 1,590 18.13 37,720

3. Business, computer and management training 60 17.16 35,690

4. Other schools and instruction 480 16.33 33,970

5. Educational support services (6) 15.62 32,490

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Hampshire 3,040 $ 11.95 24,860 $ 0.484

2. North Carolina 18,680 9.66 20,100 0.480

3. Hawaii 2,810 12.64 26,300 0.469

4. Massachusetts 13,560 13.84 28,780 0.428

5. Oklahoma 6,260 11.14 23,180 0.416

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 27,420 18.04 37,520 0.327

2. New Jersey 11,990 15.85 32,960 0.303

3. Michigan 8,750 15.23 31,690 0.204

4. District of Columbia 1,270 14.91 31,000 0.208

5. Minnesota 6,920 14.36 29,870 0.258

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Goldsboro, NC 430 $ 8.18 17,010 $ 0.996

2. Greenville, NC 660 9.65 20,070 0.923

3. Rochester-Dover, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 480 11.19 23,280 0.906

4. Clarksville, TN-KY 650 8.00 16,640 0.835

5. New Bedford, MA Metropolitan NECTA 530 11.71 24,360 0.810

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 15,900 23.33 48,530 0.320

2. Flint, MI 280 20.04 41,680 0.184

3. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 1,740 18.83 39,160 0.449

4. Napa, CA 290 18.25 37,960 0.454

5. Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI 860 18.22 37,910 0.221

See footnotes at end of table.
301

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach elemental natural and social science, personal hygiene, music, art, and literature to children from 4 to 6 years old. Promote physical, mental, and social

development. May be required to hold State certification. Exclude "Special Education Teachers" (25-2041 through 25-2043).

25-2012 Kindergarten teachers, except special education

165,780 47,040 28,590 34,880 43,580 56,370 71,410

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 157,340 (5) $ 47,950

2. Child day care services 6,380 (5) 28,420

3. Individual and family services 730 (5) 30,990

4. Religious organizations 220 (5) 33,400

5. Local government (OES designation) 190 (5) 42,470

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Elementary and secondary schools 157,340 (5) 47,950

2. Local government (OES designation) 190 (5) 42,470

3. Educational support services (6) (5) 42,070

4. Emergency and other relief services (6) (5) 41,610

5. Colleges and universities 100 (5) 40,860

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arkansas 2,500 (5) $ 38,370 0.214

2. Mississippi 2,130 (5) 34,130 0.191

3. West Virginia 1,310 (5) 41,120 0.184

4. Louisiana 3,210 (5) 38,350 0.181

5. Maine 1,070 (5) 39,830 0.179

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 14,260 (5) 71,200 0.170

2. Rhode Island 470 (5) 55,580 0.097

3. New Jersey 4,940 (5) 54,250 0.125

4. Connecticut 1,970 (5) 54,190 0.119

5. California 19,220 (5) 52,680 0.128

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Yuba City, CA 160 (5) $ 57,950 0.393

2. Eugene-Springfield, OR 430 (5) 29,060 0.291

3. Visalia-Porterville, CA 390 (5) 52,650 0.290

4. Madera, CA 110 (5) 48,470 0.279

5. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 830 (5) 58,440 0.272

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 1,650 (5) 76,340 0.135

2. Kingston, NY 90 (5) 70,130 0.148

3. Fresno, CA 590 (5) 67,430 0.180

4. Stockton, CA 550 (5) 62,670 0.259

5. Reading, PA 150 (5) 62,340 0.090

See footnotes at end of table.
302

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach pupils in public or private schools at the elementary level basic academic, social, and other formative skills. Exclude "Special Education Teachers" (25-2041

through 25-2043).

25-2021 Elementary school teachers, except special education

1,509,180 48,700 30,370 36,680 45,570 58,170 72,720

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 1,490,850 (5) $ 48,730

2. Employment services 8,180 (5) 46,930

3. Religious organizations 3,620 (5) 41,940

4. Educational support services 1,630 (5) 56,630

5. Child day care services 1,480 (5) 32,940

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Educational support services 1,630 (5) 56,630

2. Local government (OES designation) 940 (5) 51,050

3. Other schools and instruction 1,060 (5) 50,550

4. Elementary and secondary schools 1,490,850 (5) 48,730

5. Other residential care facilities 220 (5) 47,930

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Dakota 5,580 (5) $ 38,860 1.662

2. Idaho 9,860 (5) 45,110 1.579

3. Arizona 38,240 (5) 35,420 1.486

4. Louisiana 25,960 (5) 39,200 1.461

5. Illinois 83,730 (5) 52,050 1.437

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 93,090 (5) 69,070 1.110

2. Connecticut 19,550 (5) 57,950 1.178

3. Alaska 3,570 (5) 56,820 1.175

4. Michigan 44,780 (5) 56,630 1.043

5. New Jersey 47,330 (5) 56,250 1.196

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Merced, CA 1,760 (5) $ 50,450 2.982

2. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 5,640 (5) 42,770 2.773

3. Madera, CA 990 (5) 54,670 2.509

4. Hanford-Corcoran, CA 930 (5) 49,430 2.496

5. El Centro, CA 1,250 (5) 58,350 2.487

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 53,910 (5) 76,970 1.083

2. Ann Arbor, MI 1,260 (5) 74,260 0.637

3. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 12,700 (5) 73,500 1.042

4. Fresno, CA 4,870 (5) 65,090 1.487

5. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 1,480 (5) 64,030 0.958

See footnotes at end of table.
303

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach students in public or private schools in one or more subjects at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level, which falls between elementary and senior high

school as defined by applicable State laws and regulations. Exclude "Middle School Vocational Education Teachers" (25-2023) and "Special Education Teachers"

(25-2041 through 25-2043).

25-2022 Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education

652,700 49,470 31,450 37,560 46,300 58,730 73,350

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 645,930 (5) $ 49,520

2. Employment services 3,680 (5) 44,480

3. Educational support services 1,210 (5) 49,270

4. Other schools and instruction 610 (5) 41,340

5. Religious organizations 420 (5) 38,760

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Elementary and secondary schools 645,930 (5) 49,520

2. Educational support services 1,210 (5) 49,270

3. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 40 (5) 47,760

4. Local government (OES designation) (6) (5) 45,710

5. Employment services 3,680 (5) 44,480

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Texas 72,200 (5) $ 43,540 0.740

2. New Jersey 28,050 (5) 56,950 0.709

3. Kansas 9,080 (5) 36,700 0.687

4. New Mexico 5,380 (5) 43,020 0.682

5. Mississippi 7,200 (5) 40,030 0.647

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 39,360 (5) 70,060 0.469

2. California 55,530 (5) 58,980 0.369

3. Connecticut 10,430 (5) 58,880 0.629

4. New Jersey 28,050 (5) 56,950 0.709

5. Michigan 21,830 (5) 56,760 0.508

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 1,060 (5) $ 45,740 1.694

2. New Bedford, MA Metropolitan NECTA 970 (5) 54,020 1.483

3. Brownsville-Harlingen, TX 1,660 (5) 43,540 1.411

4. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 2,780 (5) 44,480 1.367

5. Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, TX 1,290 (5) 41,000 1.142

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 22,910 (5) 77,910 0.460

2. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 6,050 (5) 73,380 0.496

3. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 5,920 (5) 67,980 0.454

4. Kingston, NY 530 (5) 64,010 0.873

5. Ann Arbor, MI 410 (5) 63,720 0.207

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach or instruct vocational or occupational subjects at the middle school level. Exclude "Special Education Teachers" (25-2041 through 25-2043)

25-2023 Vocational education teachers, middle school

15,740 46,650 31,420 36,730 44,240 54,810 67,490

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Elementary and secondary schools (6) (5) 46,650

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Mississippi 580 (5) $ 40,470 0.052

2. North Carolina 1,440 (5) 42,660 0.037

3. Virginia 880 (5) 52,910 0.024

4. Arkansas 270 (5) 40,850 0.023

5. Louisiana 380 (5) 39,500 0.021

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 90 (5) 60,210 0.002

2. Connecticut 240 (5) 59,770 0.014

3. California 390 (5) 56,630 0.003

4. Virginia 880 (5) 52,910 0.024

5. New York 770 (5) 52,530 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lynchburg, VA 70 (5) $ 45,910 0.069

2. Raleigh-Cary, NC 270 (5) 49,800 0.057

3. Asheville, NC 80 (5) 39,060 0.048

4. Winston-Salem, NC 90 (5) 41,050 0.042

5. Fayetteville, NC 50 (5) 34,830 0.041

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Madison, WI 30 (5) 68,910 0.009

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 390 (5) 68,150 0.017

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 90 (5) 67,910 0.002

4. Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH 100 (5) 64,860 0.009

5. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 70 (5) 62,150 0.013

See footnotes at end of table.

Employment Hourly

wage

Annual

wage Industry
305

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Instruct students in secondary public or private schools in one or more subjects at the secondary level, such as English, mathematics, or social studies. May be

designated according to subject matter specialty, such as typing instructors, commercial teachers, or English teachers. Exclude "Vocational Education Secondary

School Teachers" (25-2032) and "Special Education Teachers" (25-2041 through 25-2043).

25-2031 Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education

1,030,780 51,150 31,760 38,360 47,740 61,090 76,100

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 1,019,930 (5) $ 51,200

2. Employment services 3,520 (5) 46,450

3. Other schools and instruction 1,970 (5) 55,390

4. Local government (OES designation) 1,280 (5) 46,290

5. Educational support services 1,240 (5) 41,260

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other schools and instruction 1,970 (5) 55,390

2. Residential mental health facilities 260 (5) 51,330

3. Elementary and secondary schools 1,019,930 (5) 51,200

4. Religious organizations (6) (5) 47,550

5. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 70 (5) 46,670

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Idaho 9,100 (5) $ 46,330 1.458

2. Hawaii 6,400 (5) 51,390 1.068

3. Ohio 56,370 (5) 51,220 1.053

4. Rhode Island 5,030 (5) 56,210 1.042

5. Vermont 3,090 (5) 46,740 1.031

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 78,340 (5) 70,760 0.934

2. Connecticut 14,010 (5) 59,530 0.844

3. Illinois 56,050 (5) 59,250 0.962

4. New Jersey 36,360 (5) 59,110 0.919

5. California 116,090 (5) 58,240 0.771

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. El Centro, CA 860 (5) $ 55,490 1.711

2. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 3,110 (5) 44,540 1.529

3. Mansfield, OH 830 (5) 45,490 1.425

4. Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Div 1,100 (5) 52,270 1.416

5. Glens Falls, NY 720 (5) 50,920 1.376

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 38,250 (5) 81,560 0.769

2. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 13,510 (5) 72,990 1.108

3. Kingston, NY 680 (5) 71,590 1.120

4. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 3,680 (5) 67,820 0.949

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 13,970 (5) 64,360 0.618

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach or instruct vocational or occupational subjects at the secondary school level.

25-2032 Vocational education teachers, secondary school

95,040 51,050 33,070 39,710 48,690 60,190 73,280

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 92,110 (5) $ 51,220

2. Technical and trade schools 1,700 (5) 49,590

3. State government (OES designation) 360 (5) 39,520

4. Individual and family services 100 (5) 38,990

5. Vocational rehabilitation services 90 (5) 41,120

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Elementary and secondary schools 92,110 (5) 51,220

2. Technical and trade schools 1,700 (5) 49,590

3. Other schools and instruction (6) (5) 48,390

4. Local government (OES designation) (6) (5) 42,340

5. Vocational rehabilitation services 90 (5) 41,120

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 1,230 (5) $ 41,510 0.173

2. Connecticut 2,770 (5) 59,090 0.167

3. Mississippi 1,800 (5) 42,740 0.162

4. North Dakota 530 (5) 42,400 0.158

5. Ohio 7,050 (5) 55,180 0.132

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 4,970 (5) 72,140 0.059

2. Connecticut 2,770 (5) 59,090 0.167

3. Massachusetts 2,560 (5) 58,670 0.081

4. Michigan 1,710 (5) 58,380 0.040

5. Delaware 390 (5) 58,020 0.092

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Mansfield, OH 260 (5) $ 50,170 0.446

2. Sumter, SC 110 (5) 40,880 0.290

3. St. Joseph, MO-KS 140 (5) 44,840 0.272

4. Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA 790 (5) 49,890 0.253

5. Lima, OH 140 (5) (6) 0.249

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 2,010 (5) 82,650 0.040

2. Rochester, NY 530 (5) 76,520 0.107

3. Ann Arbor, MI 60 (5) 76,320 0.030

4. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 460 (5) 72,580 0.030

5. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 1,050 (5) 71,780 0.086

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach elementary and preschool school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Include teachers who specialize and work with audibly

and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.

25-2041 Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school

216,930 49,710 31,320 37,500 46,360 59,320 73,620

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 202,620 (5) $ 50,310

2. Child day care services 4,770 (5) 34,380

3. Individual and family services 3,550 (5) 43,230

4. Local government (OES designation) 1,230 (5) 45,480

5. Offices of other health practitioners 800 (5) 42,490

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management of companies and enterprises 200 (5) 57,870

2. Other schools and instruction 620 (5) 53,190

3. Elementary and secondary schools 202,620 (5) 50,310

4. State government (OES designation) 290 (5) 50,230

5. Other hospitals 90 (5) 48,500

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 3,130 (5) $ 39,190 0.440

2. Maine 1,660 (5) 41,540 0.278

3. North Dakota 920 (5) 39,840 0.274

4. Wyoming 660 (5) 39,450 0.252

5. New York 20,710 (5) 63,930 0.247

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 20,710 (5) 63,930 0.247

2. Connecticut 3,480 (5) 59,060 0.210

3. California 19,250 (5) 58,320 0.128

4. Alaska 660 (5) 58,080 0.217

5. Michigan 5,870 (5) 56,380 0.137

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Winchester, VA-WV 250 (5) $ 40,460 0.454

2. Kingston, NY 230 (5) 56,090 0.379

3. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY 2,020 (5) 56,910 0.378

4. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 1,400 (5) 48,470 0.361

5. Fayetteville, NC 440 (5) 35,720 0.360

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Ann Arbor, MI 50 (5) 75,920 0.025

2. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 3,490 (5) 71,290 0.286

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 9,840 (5) 71,030 0.198

4. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 1,100 (5) 66,740 0.084

5. Stockton, CA 310 (5) 65,980 0.146

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach middle school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Include teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually

handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.

25-2042 Special education teachers, middle school

101,420 52,550 32,420 38,460 47,650 61,530 80,170

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 99,710 (5) $ 52,710

2. State government (OES designation) 680 (5) 38,430

3. Local government (OES designation) 280 (5) 51,510

4. Residential mental health facilities 170 (5) 38,800

5. Other schools and instruction 120 (5) 53,410

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other schools and instruction 120 (5) 53,410

2. Elementary and secondary schools 99,710 (5) 52,710

3. Individual and family services (6) (5) 52,050

4. Local government (OES designation) 280 (5) 51,510

5. Management of companies and enterprises (6) (5) 47,380

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Mexico 1,270 (5) $ 40,500 0.161

2. Illinois 7,530 (5) 53,050 0.129

3. Vermont 350 (5) 45,790 0.117

4. Ohio 6,190 (5) 51,380 0.116

5. New Jersey 4,590 (5) 55,500 0.116

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 6,460 (5) 60,520 0.043

2. Connecticut 1,410 (5) 60,400 0.085

3. Alaska 230 (5) 60,170 0.076

4. Michigan 1,700 (5) 55,620 0.040

5. New Jersey 4,590 (5) 55,500 0.116

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 140 (5) $ 55,180 0.224

2. Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH 90 (5) 38,810 0.199

3. Peoria, IL 340 (5) 46,600 0.189

4. New Bedford, MA Metropolitan NECTA 120 (5) 54,220 0.183

5. Kingston, NY 110 (5) 68,420 0.181

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 1,450 (5) 76,520 0.119

2. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 570 (5) 69,290 0.044

3. Kingston, NY 110 (5) 68,420 0.181

4. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 140 (5) 65,620 0.017

5. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 90 (5) 64,800 0.030

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach secondary school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Include teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually

handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.

25-2043 Special education teachers, secondary school

136,870 52,520 32,760 38,910 48,330 62,640 78,020

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 131,790 (5) $ 52,810

2. Local government (OES designation) 1,080 (5) 49,710

3. Residential mental health facilities 700 (5) 37,550

4. State government (OES designation) 570 (5) 48,730

5. Individual and family services 280 (5) 46,040

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other schools and instruction 160 (5) 52,860

2. Elementary and secondary schools 131,790 (5) 52,810

3. Local government (OES designation) 1,080 (5) 49,710

4. Outpatient care centers 50 (5) 49,680

5. State government (OES designation) 570 (5) 48,730

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 4,400 (5) $ 40,260 0.248

2. New Mexico 1,520 (5) 42,710 0.193

3. Ohio 10,120 (5) 50,550 0.189

4. New York 14,710 (5) 75,800 0.175

5. Vermont 480 (5) 47,820 0.160

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 14,710 (5) 75,800 0.175

2. Connecticut 2,130 (5) 60,710 0.128

3. Virginia 5,430 (5) 60,090 0.150

4. New Jersey 5,520 (5) 59,510 0.139

5. California 10,690 (5) 59,290 0.071

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Springfield, IL 610 (5) $ 42,810 0.561

2. Glens Falls, NY 160 (5) 52,910 0.306

3. Las Cruces, NM 190 (5) 42,110 0.288

4. Kingston, NY 160 (5) 71,370 0.263

5. Farmington, NM 130 (5) 42,360 0.260

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 2,510 (5) 77,250 0.206

2. Kingston, NY 160 (5) 71,370 0.263

3. Holland-Grand Haven, MI 50 (5) 70,120 0.045

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 3,580 (5) 68,920 0.158

5. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 710 (5) 68,370 0.054

See footnotes at end of table.
310

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in remedial education classes, preparatory classes for the General Educational Development test, literacy, or

English as a Second Language. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution.

25-3011 Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors

71,740

22.45 11.83 15.70 21.11 27.55 36.38

46,690 24,610 32,660 43,910 57,310 75,680

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 27,960 $ 25.51 53,050 $

2. Junior colleges 18,630 22.14 46,050

3. Other schools and instruction 8,170 18.57 38,630

4. Individual and family services 2,900 17.62 36,650

5. State government (OES designation) 2,640 25.00 52,000

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Business, computer and management training 790 28.31 58,890

2. Elementary and secondary schools 27,960 25.51 53,050

3. State government (OES designation) 2,640 25.00 52,000

4. Other amusement and recreation industries 110 24.32 50,590

5. Grantmaking and giving services 270 23.79 49,470

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Washington 3,310 $ 19.77 41,120 $ 0.121

2. North Carolina 3,820 17.70 36,820 0.098

3. California 14,620 29.99 62,380 0.097

4. Mississippi 1,050 14.60 30,370 0.094

5. South Dakota 350 13.54 28,170 0.092

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 14,620 29.99 62,380 0.097

2. New York 4,380 26.49 55,090 0.052

3. New Jersey 1,770 26.37 54,840 0.045

4. Hawaii 180 23.99 49,900 0.030

5. North Dakota 60 23.35 48,570 0.018

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Wichita Falls, TX 270 $ 15.71 32,680 $ 0.452

2. Brunswick, GA 180 21.03 43,740 0.429

3. Olympia, WA 190 18.34 38,140 0.202

4. Santa Fe, NM 120 13.41 27,890 0.187

5. Modesto, CA 270 22.02 45,810 0.161

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Visalia-Porterville, CA (6) 33.01 68,660 (6)

2. Fresno, CA 380 32.00 66,560 0.116

3. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (6) 31.64 65,810 (6)

4. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 100 29.86 62,100 0.160

5. Camden, NJ Metro Div 300 29.03 60,380 0.056

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Teach or instruct courses other than those that normally lead to an occupational objective or degree. Courses may include self-improvement, nonvocational, and

nonacademic subjects. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution.

25-3021 Self-enrichment education teachers

149,700

18.50 8.53 11.29 16.08 23.08 32.02

38,470 17,740 23,480 33,440 48,000 66,600

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other schools and instruction 53,620 $ 18.50 38,490 $

2. Elementary and secondary schools 24,570 20.69 43,040

3. Religious organizations 7,270 15.12 31,450

4. Civic and social organizations 5,920 16.70 34,740

5. Business, computer and management training 5,420 24.62 51,200

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Business, computer and management training 5,420 24.62 51,200

2. Independent artists, writers, and performers 130 22.66 47,140

3. Professional and similar organizations 320 22.42 46,640

4. Educational support services 2,550 22.27 46,320

5. Radio and television broadcasting (6) 22.21 46,200

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 1,840 $ 19.15 39,840 $ 0.307

2. New York 18,990 20.19 41,990 0.226

3. Massachusetts 6,070 19.05 39,630 0.191

4. Colorado 4,220 16.19 33,680 0.191

5. Maine 1,030 16.21 33,720 0.173

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Hampshire 800 23.11 48,080 0.127

2. Connecticut 1,970 22.98 47,810 0.119

3. Virginia 4,920 22.26 46,300 0.136

4. New Jersey 6,420 21.73 45,190 0.162

5. Illinois 3,070 21.14 43,960 0.053

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 320 $ 17.39 36,170 $ 0.323

2. Ithaca, NY 140 21.95 45,650 0.284

3. Salisbury, MD 140 20.90 43,470 0.263

4. Colorado Springs, CO 660 12.28 25,540 0.262

5. Burlington, NC 150 17.45 36,300 0.259

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Charlottesville, VA 200 29.78 61,940 0.212

2. Manchester, NH Metropolitan NECTA (6) 28.98 60,280 (6)

3. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 330 27.87 57,970 0.120

4. Pittsfield, MA Metropolitan NECTA 70 27.58 57,370 0.197

5. Rochester-Dover, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 90 26.36 54,820 0.170

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All teachers and instructors not listed separately.

25-3099 Teachers and instructors, all other

576,840 35,370 16,210 20,660 28,660 44,320 63,560

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 404,500 (5) $ 33,330

2. Colleges and universities 38,560 (5) 41,090

3. Other schools and instruction 38,100 (5) 33,130

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 13,400 (5) 61,890

5. Junior colleges 13,290 (5) 39,190

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Computer systems design and related services 540 (5) 74,180

2. Electronic instrument manufacturing 120 (5) 62,990

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 13,400 (5) 61,890

4. Software publishers 170 (5) 61,190

5. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related (6) (5) 60,370

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 3,500 (5) $ 23,170 1.168

2. Missouri 20,890 (5) 25,400 0.774

3. Michigan 32,540 (5) 55,670 0.758

4. Rhode Island 3,520 (5) 40,170 0.729

5. Kentucky 12,700 (5) 26,670 0.714

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Michigan 32,540 (5) 55,670 0.758

2. Maryland 11,600 (5) 53,170 0.458

3. Connecticut 4,650 (5) 52,570 0.280

4. New Mexico 870 (5) 51,250 0.110

5. Louisiana 5,080 (5) 49,360 0.286

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Anderson, IN 720 (5) $ 36,440 1.748

2. Salinas, CA 2,470 (5) 67,730 1.562

3. Athens-Clarke County, GA 1,050 (5) 25,160 1.353

4. Modesto, CA 2,240 (5) 43,160 1.339

5. Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI 830 (5) 58,640 1.288

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Monroe, MI 420 (5) 70,390 1.043

2. Napa, CA (6) (5) 69,060 (6)

3. Bay City, MI (6) (5) 68,170 (6)

4. Salinas, CA 2,470 (5) 67,730 1.562

5. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) (5) 66,450 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.

25-4011 Archivists

5,460

21.35 11.48 14.71 19.58 25.96 35.13

44,400 23,890 30,610 40,730 53,990 73,060

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks 1,230 $ 18.82 39,130 $

2. Colleges and universities 1,100 20.61 42,880

3. State government (OES designation) 660 20.06 41,730

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 390 34.95 72,700

5. Local government (OES designation) 310 20.79 43,250

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 390 34.95 72,700

2. Management of companies and enterprises 70 25.16 52,330

3. Motion picture and video industries (6) 24.07 50,060

4. Other professional and technical services 40 23.86 49,630

5. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 70 23.45 48,770

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 90 $ 16.87 35,090 $ 0.034

2. District of Columbia 160 30.52 63,480 0.026

3. Hawaii 70 21.38 44,480 0.012

4. Massachusetts 340 25.94 53,950 0.011

5. Maryland 260 28.68 59,650 0.010

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 160 30.52 63,480 0.026

2. Maryland 260 28.68 59,650 0.010

3. Massachusetts 340 25.94 53,950 0.011

4. Arizona 60 25.45 52,940 0.002

5. Missouri 110 24.73 51,440 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Columbia, SC 70 $ 16.01 33,310 $ 0.021

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 330 32.01 66,580 0.015

3. Madison, WI 50 22.44 46,670 0.015

4. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY 80 13.83 28,770 0.015

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 220 28.37 59,000 0.013

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 330 32.01 66,580 0.015

2. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 220 28.37 59,000 0.013

3. St. Louis, MO-IL 30 26.08 54,240 0.002

4. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 50 25.57 53,190 0.002

5. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 40 25.38 52,790 0.007

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Administer affairs of museum and conduct research programs. Direct instructional, research, and public service activities of institution.

25-4012 Curators

9,520

24.03 12.66 16.54 22.26 29.68 38.47

49,980 26,320 34,410 46,300 61,740 80,030

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks 5,080 $ 23.05 47,940 $

2. Colleges and universities 1,410 26.12 54,320

3. Local government (OES designation) 1,190 23.63 49,150

4. State government (OES designation) 530 21.47 44,650

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 320 32.80 68,230

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 320 32.80 68,230

2. Other information services 130 30.76 63,980

3. Amusement parks and arcades 180 26.48 55,090

4. Colleges and universities 1,410 26.12 54,320

5. Local government (OES designation) 1,190 23.63 49,150

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 90 $ 14.25 29,650 $ 0.034

2. Montana 100 15.52 32,270 0.023

3. Rhode Island 100 25.10 52,210 0.021

4. District of Columbia 130 35.02 72,830 0.021

5. Massachusetts 560 27.71 57,630 0.018

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 130 35.02 72,830 0.021

2. West Virginia 30 34.42 71,590 0.004

3. Connecticut 140 28.62 59,530 0.008

4. New York 1,040 28.57 59,430 0.012

5. Minnesota 120 28.48 59,230 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Santa Fe, NM 50 $ 21.61 44,940 $ 0.078

2. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA 90 23.41 48,690 0.051

3. Provo-Orem, UT 40 22.08 45,930 0.024

4. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL 220 25.56 53,160 0.022

5. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 50 23.77 49,450 0.020

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 90 32.62 67,840 0.005

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 650 32.10 66,770 0.013

3. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 210 31.46 65,440 0.009

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 150 31.23 64,960 0.015

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 300 30.73 63,930 0.018

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Prepare specimens, such as fossils, skeletal parts, lace, and textiles, for museum collection and exhibits. May restore documents or install, arrange, and exhibit

materials.

25-4013 Museum technicians and conservators

9,810

18.30 9.90 12.67 16.51 22.17 29.46

38,060 20,600 26,360 34,340 46,120 61,270

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks 3,900 $ 16.65 34,640 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,540 21.10 43,880

3. Local government (OES designation) 1,180 15.70 32,650

4. Colleges and universities 930 18.36 38,200

5. State government (OES designation) 730 18.18 37,820

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Independent artists, writers, and performers 80 21.19 44,070

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,540 21.10 43,880

3. Other information services 90 20.33 42,280

4. Colleges and universities 930 18.36 38,200

5. State government (OES designation) 730 18.18 37,820

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 550 $ 26.07 54,220 $ 0.090

2. Missouri 670 16.30 33,900 0.025

3. New Mexico 190 15.30 31,820 0.024

4. Maryland 500 23.70 49,290 0.020

5. Rhode Island 90 15.34 31,920 0.019

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 550 26.07 54,220 0.090

2. Maryland 500 23.70 49,290 0.020

3. New York 590 21.21 44,110 0.007

4. New Hampshire 30 20.34 42,310 0.005

5. Massachusetts 380 20.11 41,820 0.012

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Santa Fe, NM 60 $ 15.74 32,730 $ 0.093

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 1,030 25.17 52,350 0.046

3. St. Louis, MO-IL 520 15.76 32,780 0.039

4. Dayton, OH 120 17.46 36,310 0.030

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 270 21.09 43,870 0.028

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 1,030 25.17 52,350 0.046

2. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 330 24.04 50,000 0.014

3. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 60 23.24 48,340 0.014

4. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 280 22.94 47,710 0.007

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 390 22.00 45,750 0.008

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Administer libraries and perform related library services. Work in a variety of settings, including public libraries, schools, colleges and universities, museums,

corporations, government agencies, law firms, non-profit organizations, and healthcare providers. Tasks may include selecting, acquiring, cataloguing, classifying,

circulating, and maintaining library materials; and furnishing reference, bibliographical, and readers' advisory services. May perform in-depth, strategic research,

and synthesize, analyze, edit, and filter information. May set up or work with databases and information systems to catalogue and access information.

25-4021 Librarians

148,610

24.45 14.87 18.87 23.59 29.23 35.90

50,860 30,930 39,250 49,060 60,800 74,670

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 62,990 $ 25.12 52,250 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 41,060 22.34 46,470

3. Colleges and universities 20,450 25.93 53,930

4. Other information services 5,730 21.67 45,080

5. Junior colleges 4,320 27.09 56,340

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,770 33.68 70,060

2. Motion picture and video industries 110 31.26 65,020

3. Legal services 1,800 28.86 60,030

4. Radio and television broadcasting 40 28.69 59,670

5. Advertising and related services 40 28.47 59,220

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,550 $ 29.70 61,770 $ 0.254

2. Vermont 640 18.51 38,510 0.214

3. Montana 740 17.42 36,240 0.173

4. Maryland 4,300 26.03 54,130 0.170

5. New Hampshire 980 21.03 43,740 0.156

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 1,550 29.70 61,770 0.254

2. California 10,890 28.89 60,100 0.072

3. New Jersey 4,700 28.42 59,120 0.119

4. Connecticut 2,400 27.93 58,100 0.145

5. Virginia 4,530 27.83 57,880 0.126

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Champaign-Urbana, IL 250 $ 16.73 34,800 $ 0.252

2. Johnstown, PA 130 20.05 41,700 0.224

3. Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan NECTA 250 18.25 37,970 0.223

4. Ithaca, NY 110 (6) (6) 0.223

5. Grand Forks, ND-MN 110 20.58 42,800 0.220

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 700 33.35 69,360 0.079

2. Lansing-East Lansing, MI 310 32.53 67,660 0.148

3. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 950 32.09 66,750 0.168

4. Yuba City, CA (6) 32.03 66,620 (6)

5. Stockton, CA 80 30.68 63,810 0.038

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that

require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books; remove or repair damaged books; register patrons; check materials

in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Include bookmobile drivers who operate bookmobiles or light trucks that

pull trailers to specific locations on a predetermined schedule and assist with providing services in mobile libraries.

25-4031 Library technicians

113,940

13.42 7.60 9.72 12.77 16.48 20.60

27,910 15,820 20,220 26,560 34,280 42,850

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 57,330 $ 12.96 26,960 $

2. Elementary and secondary schools 23,590 12.60 26,200

3. Colleges and universities 17,200 14.99 31,190

4. Other information services 5,300 11.95 24,850

5. Junior colleges 3,410 14.75 30,680

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,230 19.59 40,740

2. Management of companies and enterprises 100 19.19 39,920

3. Legal services 860 18.31 38,080

4. Management and technical consulting services 60 17.40 36,200

5. Professional and similar organizations 40 17.19 35,760

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Idaho 1,380 $ 10.79 22,440 $ 0.221

2. Maine 1,000 13.00 27,030 0.168

3. District of Columbia 930 19.74 41,050 0.153

4. Vermont 430 12.20 25,380 0.144

5. South Dakota 520 11.11 23,100 0.136

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 930 19.74 41,050 0.153

2. Alaska 250 17.71 36,830 0.082

3. Washington 2,640 16.55 34,420 0.096

4. Minnesota 2,060 16.29 33,880 0.077

5. California 11,100 16.29 33,880 0.074

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Casper, WY 130 $ 12.65 26,320 $ 0.337

2. Boise City-Nampa, ID 830 10.28 21,380 0.309

3. Niles-Benton Harbor, MI 190 11.08 23,040 0.304

4. Greeley, CO 180 13.02 27,090 0.236

5. Bloomington-Normal, IL 190 12.67 26,360 0.227

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Yakima, WA 30 20.51 42,660 0.038

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 850 20.39 42,410 0.088

3. Durham, NC 380 19.50 40,560 0.146

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 2,310 18.90 39,320 0.102

5. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 80 18.78 39,050 0.097

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Prepare, plan, and operate audio-visual teaching aids for use in education. May record, catalogue, and file audio-visual materials.

25-9011 Audio-visual collections specialists

6,520

20.23 10.66 14.08 19.49 26.06 31.54

42,090 22,170 29,290 40,530 54,190 65,610

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 4,220 $ 21.48 44,680 $

2. Colleges and universities 1,170 17.84 37,100

3. Junior colleges 600 17.66 36,740

4. Local government (OES designation) 170 18.05 37,550

5. State government (OES designation) 40 23.30 48,460

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 40 23.30 48,460

2. Elementary and secondary schools 4,220 21.48 44,680

3. Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks 30 19.28 40,090

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 40 19.13 39,790

5. Local government (OES designation) 170 18.05 37,550

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Minnesota 1,050 $ 25.58 53,200 $ 0.039

2. Idaho 230 23.59 49,080 0.037

3. Hawaii 100 18.91 39,320 0.017

4. Ohio 600 23.44 48,760 0.011

5. Utah 110 15.12 31,450 0.010

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 80 26.14 54,380 0.005

2. Minnesota 1,050 25.58 53,200 0.039

3. Idaho 230 23.59 49,080 0.037

4. Ohio 600 23.44 48,760 0.011

5. Texas 820 21.38 44,480 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. St. Cloud, MN 40 $ 27.55 57,290 $ 0.041

2. Ogden-Clearfield, UT 70 15.69 32,640 0.037

3. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 660 26.62 55,360 0.037

4. Duluth, MN-WI 40 23.65 49,190 0.032

5. Rochester, MN 30 26.15 54,400 0.030

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. St. Cloud, MN 40 27.55 57,290 0.041

2. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 660 26.62 55,360 0.037

3. Rochester, MN 30 26.15 54,400 0.030

4. Columbus, OH 130 25.75 53,560 0.014

5. Toledo, OH 40 25.70 53,450 0.012

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Advise, instruct, and assist individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home economics activities. Demonstrate procedures

and apply research findings to solve problems; instruct and train in product development, sales, and the utilization of machinery and equipment to promote general

welfare. Include county agricultural agents, feed and farm management advisers, home economists, and extension service advisors.

25-9021 Farm and home management advisors

12,390

22.59 10.37 14.78 20.06 26.77 35.35

46,990 21,560 30,750 41,710 55,690 73,520

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 7,180 $ 22.46 46,720 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 1,920 12.91 26,850

3. Business, computer and management training 1,380 31.45 65,420

4. Management and technical consulting services 900 32.40 67,380

5. State government (OES designation) 220 16.03 33,350

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management and technical consulting services 900 32.40 67,380

2. Business, computer and management training 1,380 31.45 65,420

3. Support activities for animal production 50 24.77 51,530

4. Professional and similar organizations 100 22.90 47,620

5. Colleges and universities 7,180 22.46 46,720

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Dakota 170 $ 19.72 41,010 $ 0.051

2. Alabama 940 22.89 47,610 0.049

3. Wyoming 100 21.24 44,170 0.038

4. Washington 810 19.95 41,500 0.030

5. Wisconsin 790 21.50 44,730 0.029

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oregon 250 26.37 54,850 0.015

2. California (6) 26.34 54,780 (6)

3. New Jersey 190 24.25 50,450 0.005

4. Nebraska 210 24.11 50,160 0.023

5. Alabama 940 22.89 47,610 0.049

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Corvallis, OR 160 $ 27.21 56,600 $ 0.411

2. Madison, WI 650 21.36 44,420 0.198

3. Tallahassee, FL 60 20.90 43,460 0.036

4. Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL 40 20.44 42,510 0.024

5. Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice, FL 60 19.07 39,660 0.021

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div (6) 50.66 105,360 (6)

2. Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR (6) 33.08 68,800 (6)

3. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div (6) 30.63 63,720 (6)

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 200 27.45 57,100 0.009

5. Corvallis, OR 160 27.21 56,600 0.411

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology in specialized fields that provide guidelines to educators and

instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. Include educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.

25-9031 Instructional coordinators

117,630

26.72 13.96 18.66 25.38 33.81 42.07

55,570 29,040 38,800 52,790 70,320 87,510

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 49,720 $ 29.16 60,650 $

2. Colleges and universities 15,200 23.34 48,550

3. Junior colleges 7,130 25.35 52,730

4. State government (OES designation) 6,240 28.39 59,060

5. Local government (OES designation) 6,220 23.44 48,750

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,260 37.21 77,400

2. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 60 31.96 66,480

3. Computer systems design and related services 730 30.36 63,150

4. Educational support services 5,550 29.80 61,990

5. Architectural and engineering services 60 29.76 61,900

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 730 $ 24.46 50,870 $ 0.240

2. District of Columbia 1,280 32.85 68,330 0.210

3. Maryland 4,690 25.82 53,710 0.185

4. Georgia 7,270 22.39 46,570 0.182

5. Vermont 400 24.11 50,140 0.134

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 1,030 34.64 72,040 0.062

2. New Jersey 3,090 32.97 68,580 0.078

3. District of Columbia 1,280 32.85 68,330 0.210

4. Virginia 3,420 31.01 64,500 0.095

5. New York 6,400 30.67 63,780 0.076

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Wichita Falls, TX 320 $ 29.16 60,660 $ 0.535

2. Tallahassee, FL 610 23.10 48,050 0.369

3. Macon, GA 360 16.42 34,160 0.367

4. Amarillo, TX 330 22.33 46,440 0.310

5. Gainesville, GA 210 23.58 49,050 0.301

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 980 41.07 85,440 0.080

2. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 450 38.23 79,520 0.081

3. Naples-Marco Island, FL 90 37.89 78,810 0.069

4. Lubbock, TX 60 37.34 77,660 0.049

5. Lynn-Peabody-Salem, MA NECTA Division 130 36.67 76,270 0.128

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position for which a teacher or another professional has

ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

25-9041 Teacher assistants

1,246,030 21,860 13,910 16,430 20,740 26,160 31,610

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 990,330 (5) $ 21,890

2. Child day care services 104,660 (5) 18,840

3. Colleges and universities 34,830 (5) 26,200

4. Junior colleges 19,120 (5) 26,360

5. Individual and family services 17,440 (5) 20,760

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scientific research and development services 280 (5) 33,100

2. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 380 (5) 26,740

3. Educational support services 11,960 (5) 26,740

4. Junior colleges 19,120 (5) 26,360

5. Colleges and universities 34,830 (5) 26,200

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 5,870 (5) $ 22,510 1.959

2. New Hampshire 10,100 (5) 23,070 1.609

3. Wyoming 4,140 (5) 20,480 1.579

4. Connecticut 25,560 (5) 25,110 1.541

5. New York 122,050 (5) 22,840 1.455

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 4,130 (5) 31,200 1.359

2. Delaware 3,610 (5) 27,220 0.851

3. California 166,680 (5) 26,520 1.106

4. Washington 28,630 (5) 26,320 1.046

5. Maine 8,460 (5) 25,830 1.417

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 1,330 (5) $ 20,790 2.126

2. Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division 2,670 (5) 23,200 2.015

3. Waterbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,380 (5) 26,380 1.995

4. El Centro, CA 1,000 (5) 24,780 1.989

5. Kingston, NY 1,200 (5) 20,720 1.976

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State College, PA 1,120 (5) 33,480 1.704

2. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 11,850 (5) 29,370 0.777

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 6,710 (5) 29,170 0.693

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 7,480 (5) 28,970 0.839

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 9,420 (5) 28,660 0.919

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All education, training, and library workers not listed separately.

25-9099 Education, training, and library workers, all other

84,390

17.14 7.47 10.14 15.46 21.43 29.78

35,640 15,530 21,090 32,160 44,570 61,950

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 25,840 $ 17.55 36,500 $

2. Elementary and secondary schools 25,030 16.18 33,660

3. Junior colleges 11,780 17.00 35,360

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 6,950 17.43 36,260

5. State government (OES designation) 2,050 24.24 50,410

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other hospitals 60 30.10 62,610

2. Professional and similar organizations 70 29.15 60,640

3. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 80 26.72 55,570

4. Software publishers (6) 24.29 50,520

5. State government (OES designation) 2,050 24.24 50,410

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Oregon 11,590 $ 14.52 30,190 $ 0.703

2. Rhode Island 1,270 17.05 35,460 0.263

3. Washington 3,460 20.51 42,660 0.126

4. North Dakota 360 12.06 25,080 0.107

5. Illinois 6,070 13.32 27,710 0.104

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Virginia 1,480 28.82 59,940 0.041

2. New Jersey 1,990 27.31 56,810 0.050

3. Connecticut 510 25.95 53,980 0.031

4. New York 2,590 23.52 48,930 0.031

5. Minnesota 790 22.58 46,970 0.029

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Eugene-Springfield, OR 2,830 $ 15.89 33,060 $ 1.913

2. Gainesville, FL 920 17.23 35,850 0.778

3. Tallahassee, FL 760 17.53 36,470 0.460

4. Elizabethtown, KY 180 15.80 32,860 0.397

5. Cumberland, MD-WV 130 11.14 23,180 0.330

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Austin-Round Rock, TX 40 30.30 63,030 0.006

2. Edison, NJ Metro Div 520 28.85 60,000 0.052

3. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 100 27.61 57,420 0.036

4. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 150 27.22 56,620 0.027

5. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 760 26.95 56,050 0.076

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches, and direct workers engaged in art work, layout design, and copy writing for visual communications

media, such as magazines, books, newspapers, and packaging.

27-1011 Art directors

31,030

37.70 18.23 23.79 32.74 45.64 64.95

78,420 37,920 49,480 68,100 94,920 135,090

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Advertising and related services 10,290 $ 39.75 82,680 $

2. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 5,440 31.63 65,800

3. Specialized design services 3,040 43.28 90,030

4. Motion picture and video industries 1,470 42.50 88,390

5. Management of companies and enterprises 1,310 44.63 92,830

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Apparel and piece goods merchant wholesalers 90 66.53 138,390

2. Other financial investment activities (6) 57.03 118,620

3. Sound recording industries 70 46.11 95,920

4. Cable and other subscription programming 100 46.08 95,850

5. ISPs and web search portals 110 45.49 94,620

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New York 4,950 $ 48.91 101,740 $ 0.059

2. California 6,550 46.33 96,370 0.043

3. Minnesota 1,080 33.70 70,100 0.040

4. Massachusetts 1,160 (6) (6) 0.037

5. District of Columbia 220 35.36 73,550 0.036

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 4,950 48.91 101,740 0.059

2. California 6,550 46.33 96,370 0.043

3. New Jersey 950 39.19 81,520 0.024

4. New Hampshire 80 38.88 80,870 0.013

5. Connecticut 490 38.62 80,330 0.030

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,070 $ 49.85 103,690 $ 0.111

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 4,330 51.25 106,600 0.087

3. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 3,000 50.05 104,100 0.073

4. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 300 41.43 86,170 0.071

5. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 110 31.73 66,000 0.057

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 290 54.20 112,730 0.033

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 4,330 51.25 106,600 0.087

3. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 3,000 50.05 104,100 0.073

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,070 49.85 103,690 0.111

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 910 46.22 96,140 0.055

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Create or reproduce hand-made objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.

27-1012 Craft artists

4,870

13.75 6.79 9.07 11.58 17.23 22.45

28,610 14,130 18,860 24,090 35,840 46,700

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Clay product and refractory manufacturing 1,410 $ 11.74 24,420 $

2. Glass and glass product manufacturing 230 15.45 32,130

3. Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks 170 12.60 26,210

4. Other miscellaneous store retailers 160 9.51 19,790

5. Other miscellaneous manufacturing 140 13.08 27,200

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Home furnishings stores (6) 21.87 45,490

2. Motion picture and video industries (6) 20.08 41,770

3. Cut and sew apparel manufacturing 40 18.95 39,420

4. Specialized design services 60 16.23 33,770

5. Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores (6) 16.06 33,400

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Montana 80 $ 14.57 30,310 $ 0.019

2. Wyoming 40 12.70 26,420 0.015

3. South Dakota 40 11.68 24,290 0.010

4. Colorado 230 10.67 22,180 0.010

5. Alabama 170 10.12 21,040 0.009

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Missouri (6) 21.05 43,790 (6)

2. Minnesota (6) 20.14 41,900 (6)

3. California 440 18.42 38,320 0.003

4. New York (6) 18.33 38,130 (6)

5. New Jersey 60 17.34 36,060 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Colorado Springs, CO 40 $ 12.69 26,390 $ 0.016

2. Rochester, NY 70 12.38 25,760 0.014

3. Akron, OH 40 11.73 24,400 0.012

4. Charleston-North Charleston, SC 30 9.01 18,730 0.011

5. Birmingham-Hoover, AL 50 11.69 24,310 0.010

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 320 21.57 44,860 0.006

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 130 18.96 39,440 0.003

3. St. Louis, MO-IL (6) 18.51 38,510 (6)

4. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div (6) 18.43 38,330 (6)

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 80 17.62 36,650 0.005

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of mediums and techniques, such as painting and sculpture.

27-1013 Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators

11,260

22.65 8.82 13.70 20.18 28.15 38.17

47,100 18,350 28,500 41,970 58,550 79,390

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Independent artists, writers, and performers 2,460 $ 20.62 42,890 $

2. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 1,180 23.55 48,980

3. Specialized design services 780 23.71 49,320

4. Motion picture and video industries 570 39.01 81,140

5. Advertising and related services 540 21.40 44,520

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motion picture and video industries 570 39.01 81,140

2. Other amusement and recreation industries (6) 31.50 65,530

3. Management and technical consulting services (6) 30.31 63,050

4. Elementary and secondary schools 40 30.06 62,520

5. Architectural and engineering services 140 29.61 61,590

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Washington 520 $ 22.07 45,910 $ 0.019

2. Michigan 830 34.40 71,550 0.019

3. Florida 1,460 20.22 42,050 0.019

4. New Mexico 140 14.61 30,390 0.018

5. New York 1,130 26.43 54,970 0.013

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 1,010 34.96 72,720 0.007

2. Michigan 830 34.40 71,550 0.019

3. Connecticut 70 32.67 67,950 0.004

4. Vermont 30 29.85 62,080 0.010

5. New York 1,130 26.43 54,970 0.013

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Santa Fe, NM 50 $ 22.74 47,290 $ 0.078

2. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL 550 24.61 51,190 0.054

3. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL 70 13.07 27,180 0.034

4. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 450 22.43 46,650 0.033

5. Huntsville, AL 60 23.35 48,580 0.031

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 590 39.26 81,670 0.014

2. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div (6) 37.78 78,570 (6)

3. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 31.00 64,470 (6)

4. Oklahoma City, OK (6) 30.03 62,470 (6)

5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div (6) 28.35 58,960 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as

computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

27-1014 Multi-media artists and animators

26,260

27.90 14.61 18.74 24.69 33.68 44.58

58,030 30,390 38,980 51,350 70,050 92,720

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Motion picture and video industries 6,680 $ 31.80 66,140 $

2. Advertising and related services 4,190 26.26 54,630

3. Computer systems design and related services 2,520 27.55 57,300

4. Software publishers 2,080 27.65 57,510

Specialized design services 1,420 (6) 5. (6)

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Educational support services 100 32.30 67,190

2. Employment services 260 32.21 66,990

3. Motion picture and video industries 6,680 31.80 66,140

4. Other information services 80 31.78 66,090

5. Nondepository credit intermediation (6) 29.37 61,080

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. California 8,470 $ 35.94 74,760 $ 0.056

2. Washington 1,270 26.02 54,130 0.046

3. Utah 410 23.95 49,810 0.036

4. New York 2,710 29.20 60,730 0.032

5. South Dakota 110 17.95 37,330 0.029

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 8,470 35.94 74,760 0.056

2. New York 2,710 29.20 60,730 0.032

3. Oregon 240 27.61 57,420 0.015

4. Missouri 190 26.51 55,140 0.007

5. Washington 1,270 26.02 54,130 0.046

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 5,870 $ 37.23 77,430 $ 0.143

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 810 36.49 75,900 0.084

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 1,080 26.17 54,420 0.079

4. Madison, WI 230 22.40 46,580 0.070

5. Salt Lake City, UT 340 25.80 53,670 0.057

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 240 41.14 85,580 0.027

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 5,870 37.23 77,430 0.143

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 140 36.55 76,010 0.014

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 810 36.49 75,900 0.084

5. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 110 33.01 68,660 0.012

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

27-1019 Artists and related workers, all other

7,870

23.51 9.85 13.89 20.19 32.02 42.51

48,890 20,490 28,880 41,990 66,610 88,430

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 3,230 $ 29.55 61,460 $

2. Independent artists, writers, and performers 920 14.79 30,760

3. Advertising and related services 540 20.60 42,850

4. Colleges and universities 310 20.91 43,490

5. Other miscellaneous store retailers 290 21.91 45,570

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motion picture and video industries 90 37.89 78,800

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 3,230 29.55 61,460

3. Management and technical consulting services (6) 24.98 51,950

4. Other miscellaneous store retailers 290 21.91 45,570

5. Employment services 110 21.63 44,990

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,210 $ 35.27 73,350 $ 0.199

2. Alaska 170 22.68 47,180 0.056

3. Montana 50 17.35 36,090 0.012

4. Maryland 300 24.97 51,940 0.012

5. Washington 240 24.24 50,410 0.009

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 1,210 35.27 73,350 0.199

2. Georgia 200 31.82 66,180 0.005

3. West Virginia 30 30.64 63,730 0.004

4. New York 320 27.61 57,420 0.004

5. Massachusetts 280 27.11 56,390 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 1,560 $ 33.29 69,250 $ 0.069

2. Anchorage, AK MSA 80 (6) (6) 0.049

3. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL 140 20.63 42,920 0.014

4. Colorado Springs, CO 30 22.79 47,390 0.012

5. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 150 25.66 53,380 0.011

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 140 36.58 76,080 0.006

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 1,560 33.29 69,250 0.069

3. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 50 31.92 66,390 0.006

4. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 50 31.25 65,000 0.004

5. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 130 30.98 64,430 0.010

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing,

and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.

27-1021 Commercial and industrial designers

33,540

28.53 15.15 19.84 26.23 34.91 44.70

59,340 31,510 41,270 54,560 72,610 92,970

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Specialized design services 4,240 $ 29.93 62,260 $

2. Architectural and engineering services 3,890 30.55 63,550

3. Management of companies and enterprises 2,380 33.01 68,660

4. Other miscellaneous manufacturing 2,340 25.12 52,250

5. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 1,320 31.97 66,510

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 150 48.17 100,190

2. Software publishers 190 40.71 84,680

3. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers 130 38.29 79,640

4. Scientific research and development services 530 38.12 79,280

5. Management of companies and enterprises 2,380 33.01 68,660

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Michigan 5,450 $ 33.39 69,440 $ 0.127

2. Rhode Island 580 26.59 55,310 0.120

3. Wisconsin 1,320 25.19 52,400 0.048

4. Vermont 120 22.49 46,780 0.040

5. New York 3,380 30.16 62,740 0.040

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 4,120 33.54 69,750 0.027

2. Michigan 5,450 33.39 69,440 0.127

3. Massachusetts 740 31.88 66,300 0.023

4. Nevada 280 30.99 64,470 0.022

5. New York 3,380 30.16 62,740 0.040

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 2,760 $ 33.89 70,500 $ 0.232

2. Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI 430 26.98 56,130 0.110

3. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan NECTA 600 26.59 55,310 0.104

4. Akron, OH 340 24.96 51,910 0.103

5. Wausau, WI 70 23.27 48,390 0.102

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 620 48.01 99,850 0.064

2. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 70 47.61 99,040 0.023

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 310 47.17 98,110 0.035

4. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 40 39.59 82,350 0.034

5. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA 30 35.98 74,840 0.017

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Design clothing and accessories. Create original garments or design garments that follow well established fashion trends. May develop the line of color and kinds

of materials.

27-1022 Fashion designers

15,670

33.30 14.42 20.26 30.10 42.07 56.31

69,270 30,000 42,140 62,610 87,510 117,120

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Apparel and piece goods merchant wholesalers 5,710 $ 32.15 66,870 $

2. Cut and sew apparel manufacturing 3,210 36.74 76,430

3. Management of companies and enterprises 1,710 36.50 75,920

4. Clothing stores 990 30.73 63,910

5. Specialized design services 710 34.47 71,710

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores (6) 39.69 82,550

2. Cut and sew apparel manufacturing 3,210 36.74 76,430

3. Management of companies and enterprises 1,710 36.50 75,920

4. Footwear manufacturing 70 36.06 75,000

5. Specialized design services 710 34.47 71,710

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New York 7,170 $ 37.88 78,800 $ 0.085

2. California 3,550 32.83 68,290 0.024

3. Massachusetts 660 28.59 59,470 0.021

4. Oregon 220 30.83 64,120 0.013

5. New Jersey 470 32.62 67,860 0.012

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 7,170 37.88 78,800 0.085

2. California 3,550 32.83 68,290 0.024

3. New Jersey 470 32.62 67,860 0.012

4. Missouri 110 32.51 67,630 0.004

5. New Hampshire (6) 32.36 67,300 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 6,920 $ 37.70 78,410 $ 0.139

2. Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division 60 27.33 56,850 0.067

3. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 2,500 34.34 71,430 0.061

4. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 380 37.28 77,540 0.031

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 450 29.61 61,600 0.027

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div (6) 49.23 102,390 (6)

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div (6) 40.18 83,570 (6)

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 6,920 37.70 78,410 0.139

4. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 380 37.28 77,540 0.031

5. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div (6) 37.22 77,420 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.

27-1023 Floral designers

61,320

11.08 7.23 8.50 10.43 13.14 16.18

23,040 15,040 17,690 21,700 27,330 33,650

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

Florists1. 41,980 $ 10.85 22,560 $

2. Grocery stores 8,370 11.96 24,870

3. Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores 1,680 11.10 23,080

4. Other miscellaneous store retailers 1,220 10.87 22,620

5. Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers 1,140 10.02 20,840

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Furniture and furnishing merchant wholesalers (6) 16.96 35,280

2. Full-service restaurants 70 14.01 29,140

3. Specialized design services 280 13.71 28,510

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 40 13.48 28,050

5. Traveler accommodation 150 13.25 27,560

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 230 $ 8.12 16,880 $ 0.088

2. North Dakota 270 9.47 19,700 0.080

3. Idaho 470 9.22 19,180 0.075

4. Utah 820 9.64 20,060 0.071

5. Kansas 920 9.90 20,580 0.070

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 90 14.73 30,640 0.015

2. Massachusetts 1,870 13.71 28,520 0.059

3. New Jersey 1,550 13.33 27,740 0.039

4. Nevada 490 13.32 27,710 0.039

5. Connecticut 820 13.14 27,330 0.049

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Pocatello, ID 60 $ 7.40 15,390 $ 0.161

2. Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division 140 13.47 28,020 0.157

3. Elmira, NY 60 10.12 21,040 0.156

4. Kokomo, IN 60 10.20 21,210 0.131

5. Yakima, WA 100 11.17 23,240 0.125

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 250 18.24 37,940 0.028

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 260 15.55 32,350 0.025

3. Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN 340 15.30 31,830 0.033

4. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 40 15.28 31,780 0.031

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 830 15.20 31,610 0.050

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve

artistic or decorative effects.

27-1024 Graphic designers

190,880

21.07 11.59 14.71 19.18 25.63 33.52

43,830 24,120 30,600 39,900 53,310 69,730

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Specialized design services 28,430 $ 22.79 47,400 $

2. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 26,710 18.16 37,770

3. Advertising and related services 22,700 21.92 45,590

4. Printing and related support activities 18,120 17.88 37,200

5. Computer systems design and related services 7,040 24.07 50,070

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,670 31.60 65,720

2. Nursing care facilities 30 28.64 59,560

3. Accounting and bookkeeping services 360 28.58 59,440

4. Commercial and service industry machinery 180 28.01 58,260

5. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 280 27.89 58,010

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 700 $ 18.92 39,350 $ 0.234

2. District of Columbia 1,410 28.93 60,180 0.231

3. New York 18,660 25.86 53,780 0.222

4. Utah 2,210 17.17 35,710 0.192

5. Minnesota 5,090 20.79 43,250 0.190

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 1,410 28.93 60,180 0.231

2. New York 18,660 25.86 53,780 0.222

3. California 27,080 23.86 49,620 0.180

4. New Jersey 6,150 23.18 48,210 0.155

5. Massachusetts 4,980 22.89 47,620 0.157

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Dubuque, IA 220 $ 19.31 40,150 $ 0.413

2. Provo-Orem, UT 650 16.20 33,690 0.393

3. Lawrence, KS 160 15.93 33,130 0.331

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 14,580 27.66 57,530 0.293

5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,220 24.18 50,290 0.288

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Div 80 31.13 64,750 0.103

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 2,550 29.68 61,730 0.263

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,590 28.92 60,150 0.178

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 14,580 27.66 57,530 0.293

5. Salinas, CA 430 27.06 56,290 0.272

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, design, and furnish interiors of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings. Formulate design which is practical, aesthetic, and conducive to intended

purposes, such as raising productivity, selling merchandise, or improving life style. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design. Exclude

"Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers" (27-1026).

27-1025 Interior designers

52,440

23.08 11.67 15.30 20.32 27.52 37.86

48,000 24,270 31,830 42,260 57,230 78,760

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Specialized design services 18,790 $ 24.13 50,190 $

2. Architectural and engineering services 8,660 24.18 50,300

3. Furniture stores 6,630 20.83 43,330

4. Building material and supplies dealers 4,780 19.99 41,580

5. Residential building construction 2,850 24.29 50,520

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 180 32.34 67,260

2. Building finishing contractors 320 29.90 62,200

3. Offices of real estate agents and brokers (6) 29.45 61,260

4. Electric goods merchant wholesalers 40 29.43 61,200

5. Used merchandise stores 80 28.96 60,240

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 470 $ 30.68 63,820 $ 0.077

2. Florida 5,020 22.43 46,660 0.064

3. Massachusetts 1,940 28.68 59,660 0.061

4. Utah 690 21.12 43,930 0.060

5. Georgia 2,330 22.59 46,980 0.058

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 470 30.68 63,820 0.077

2. Massachusetts 1,940 28.68 59,660 0.061

3. New Jersey 1,550 28.45 59,170 0.039

4. Hawaii 180 27.96 58,170 0.030

5. New York 3,020 27.18 56,540 0.036

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Div 120 $ 20.28 42,180 $ 0.154

2. Saginaw-Saginaw Township North, MI 120 22.65 47,110 0.133

3. Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL 60 17.68 36,770 0.123

4. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL 260 23.21 48,280 0.118

5. Naples-Marco Island, FL 150 24.01 49,940 0.116

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI (6) 45.50 94,640 (6)

2. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 170 44.23 92,000 0.070

3. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA (6) 34.99 72,780 (6)

4. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 70 34.87 72,520 0.017

5. Edison, NJ Metro Div 450 34.54 71,840 0.045

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.

27-1026 Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

62,580

12.77 7.52 9.08 11.45 14.90 19.89

26,550 15,630 18,890 23,820 31,000 41,370

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers 5,500 $ 13.71 28,520 $

2. Advertising and related services 3,910 13.30 27,660

3. Other support services 2,900 13.55 28,180

4. Electronics and appliance stores 2,900 10.98 22,830

5. Clothing stores 2,880 15.52 32,280

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Apparel and piece goods merchant wholesalers 370 19.23 39,990

2. Management of companies and enterprises 1,280 18.89 39,290

3. Electronic shopping and mail-order houses 30 18.67 38,840

4. Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores 100 18.00 37,440

5. Druggists' goods merchant wholesalers 310 16.30 33,900

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 1,290 $ 10.51 21,870 $ 0.103

2. Texas 9,080 12.49 25,970 0.093

3. Rhode Island 420 14.14 29,410 0.087

4. Oregon 1,420 13.23 27,510 0.086

5. South Dakota 290 9.57 19,900 0.076

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 3,590 16.67 34,670 0.043

2. Massachusetts 1,180 15.79 32,840 0.037

3. Hawaii 320 15.50 32,240 0.053

4. Maryland 790 15.44 32,120 0.031

5. Connecticut 330 14.55 30,270 0.020

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Monroe, LA 140 $ 11.12 23,130 $ 0.183

2. Corpus Christi, TX 310 12.01 24,980 0.181

3. Dubuque, IA 90 10.97 22,830 0.169

4. Waco, TX 140 7.16 14,890 0.144

5. Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA 110 10.27 21,350 0.130

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 130 20.45 42,540 0.030

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 2,240 18.05 37,540 0.045

3. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA (6) 17.85 37,130 (6)

4. Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division 40 17.00 35,350 0.045

5. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 600 16.77 34,870 0.046

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Design special exhibits and movie, television, and theater sets. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate

architectural styles.

27-1027 Set and exhibit designers

8,320

21.93 10.57 13.98 20.11 28.18 36.86

45,620 21,990 29,070 41,820 58,600 76,670

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Performing arts companies 1,480 $ 19.76 41,100 $

2. Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks 750 20.71 43,070

3. Other support services 560 22.08 45,930

4. Independent artists, writers, and performers 550 22.66 47,140

5. Promoters of performing arts and sports 500 18.80 39,110

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Building finishing contractors (6) 31.71 65,950

2. Motion picture and video industries (6) 31.40 65,310

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 350 29.27 60,890

4. Advertising and related services 130 28.80 59,910

5. Specialized design services 190 24.59 51,160

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 130 $ 29.76 61,900 $ 0.021

2. Delaware 90 18.05 37,540 0.021

3. New York 1,220 25.39 52,810 0.015

4. Texas 1,030 18.38 38,240 0.011

5. Virginia 360 17.33 36,050 0.010

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 210 31.09 64,670 0.007

2. District of Columbia 130 29.76 61,900 0.021

3. California 1,580 27.90 58,040 0.010

4. Maryland 150 26.03 54,150 0.006

5. New York 1,220 25.39 52,810 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 90 $ 18.00 37,440 $ 0.027

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 1,050 29.77 61,910 0.026

3. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 50 17.82 37,070 0.022

4. Richmond, VA 130 11.19 23,270 0.022

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 1,010 25.13 52,270 0.020

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 180 32.03 66,620 0.011

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 1,050 29.77 61,910 0.026

3. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 80 28.55 59,380 0.007

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 220 28.50 59,280 0.010

5. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 70 28.33 58,930 0.008

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All designers not listed separately.

27-1029 Designers, all other

11,390

23.50 10.54 15.01 21.09 29.68 38.55

48,890 21,920 31,210 43,870 61,740 80,180

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Specialized design services 1,290 $ 19.08 39,690 $

2. Employment services 760 27.80 57,820

3. Apparel and piece goods merchant wholesalers 610 23.96 49,840

4. Advertising and related services 580 22.37 46,530

5. Management of companies and enterprises 420 28.46 59,200

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Warehousing and storage 30 31.50 65,510

2. Scientific research and development services 160 28.56 59,410

3. Management of companies and enterprises 420 28.46 59,200

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 50 28.25 58,750

5. Amusement parks and arcades 70 28.17 58,590

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Idaho 140 $ 27.35 56,890 $ 0.022

2. Rhode Island 90 15.73 32,720 0.019

3. Michigan 800 23.74 49,380 0.019

4. New Jersey 620 23.44 48,750 0.016

5. Illinois 940 28.94 60,200 0.016

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 400 34.58 71,920 0.015

2. Massachusetts 340 30.57 63,580 0.011

3. Illinois 940 28.94 60,200 0.016

4. Alabama 60 27.91 58,050 0.003

5. Idaho 140 27.35 56,890 0.022

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Kalamazoo-Portage, MI 70 $ 23.04 47,930 $ 0.050

2. Champaign-Urbana, IL 50 18.96 39,440 0.050

3. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 30 21.57 44,860 0.033

4. Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, ME Metroploitan NECTA 50 14.73 30,640 0.026

5. Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI 100 24.08 50,090 0.026

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 60 34.09 70,900 0.007

2. Boise City-Nampa, ID 70 33.01 68,650 0.026

3. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 310 30.79 64,050 0.019

4. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 780 30.21 62,850 0.021

5. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 40 29.68 61,730 0.010

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or motion picture productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech,

gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.

27-2011 Actors

51,880

21.84 7.31 8.47 11.61 22.51 51.02

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Motion picture and video industries 19,930 $ 21.42 (5)

2. Performing arts companies 9,510 25.97 (5)

3. Independent artists, writers, and performers 3,890 25.57 (5)

Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks 960 (5) 4. (6)

Other amusement and recreation industries 790 (5) 5. (6)

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Agents and managers for public figures 210 31.51 (5)

2. Performing arts companies 9,510 25.97 (5)

3. Independent artists, writers, and performers 3,890 25.57 (5)

4. Promoters of performing arts and sports 680 24.55 (5)

5. Motion picture and video industries 19,930 21.42 (5)

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. California 26,590 $ 18.14 (5) 0.176

2. New Mexico 580 8.01 (5) 0.073

3. Nevada 720 28.80 (5) 0.057

4. Georgia 1,010 25.43 (5) 0.025

5. District of Columbia 150 22.81 (5) 0.025

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York (6) 39.35 (5) (6)

2. Minnesota 610 29.69 (5) 0.023

3. Nevada 720 28.80 (5) 0.057

4. Georgia 1,010 25.43 (5) 0.025

5. Missouri 540 23.66 (5) 0.020

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Santa Fe, NM 580 $ 8.01 (5) 0.903

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 23,200 17.57 (5) 0.565

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 5,550 40.18 (5) 0.112

4. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 640 29.96 (5) 0.071

5. Baton Rouge, LA 210 7.22 (5) 0.059

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 5,550 40.18 (5) 0.112

2. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 150 34.10 (5) 0.035

3. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA (6) 31.57 (5) (6)

4. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 640 29.96 (5) 0.071

5. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL 220 29.50 (5) 0.022

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or motion picture productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions,

such as interpretation of script, choice of guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.

27-2012 Producers and directors

63,840

34.72 13.45 18.26 27.07 42.64

72,210 27,980 37,980 56,310 88,700

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4)

(4)

$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Radio and television broadcasting 18,410 $ 28.32 58,910 $

2. Motion picture and video industries 18,380 43.79 91,080

3. Cable and other subscription programming 4,950 33.44 69,560

4. Performing arts companies 4,630 26.21 54,520

5. Advertising and related services 2,920 47.92 99,670

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Sound recording industries 650 49.34 102,630

2. Lessors of nonfinancial intangible assets (6) 48.98 101,880

3. Professional and similar organizations 180 48.29 100,440

4. Advertising and related services 2,920 47.92 99,670

5. Motion picture and video industries 18,380 43.79 91,080

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,110 $ 33.69 70,080 $ 0.182

2. New York 11,780 46.73 97,200 0.140

3. California 14,920 43.63 90,750 0.099

4. Connecticut 1,090 34.71 72,190 0.066

5. Oklahoma 840 20.26 42,130 0.056

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 11,780 46.73 97,200 0.140

2. California 14,920 43.63 90,750 0.099

3. New Jersey 1,290 41.24 85,770 0.033

4. Hawaii 190 35.32 73,460 0.032

5. Connecticut 1,090 34.71 72,190 0.066

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 10,560 $ 48.63 101,150 $ 0.257

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 9,970 49.65 103,270 0.200

3. Medford, OR 100 32.19 66,960 0.122

4. Johnstown, PA 70 (6) (6) 0.121

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 910 37.27 77,530 0.094

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 9,970 49.65 103,270 0.200

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 10,560 48.63 101,150 0.257

3. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 40 47.92 99,660 0.010

4. Albuquerque, NM 260 47.83 99,500 0.069

5. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 290 44.00 91,510 0.029

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Compete in athletic events.

27-2021 Athletes and sports competitors

12,500 74,440 14,570 22,770 41,060 94,040

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

(4)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Spectator sports 8,190 (5) $ 87,550

2. Other amusement and recreation industries 3,120 (5) 43,050

3. Colleges and universities 140 (5) 56,260

4. Promoters of performing arts and sports 110 (5) 196,520

5. Traveler accommodation 40 (5) 44,080

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Promoters of performing arts and sports 110 (5) 196,520

2. Independent artists, writers, and performers 40 (5) 90,730

3. Spectator sports 8,190 (5) 87,550

4. Activities related to real estate (6) (5) 81,530

5. Colleges and universities 140 (5) 56,260

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Idaho 140 (5) $ 53,670 0.022

2. Wisconsin 460 (5) 58,260 0.017

3. Missouri 440 (5) 140,160 0.016

4. Pennsylvania 770 (5) 57,040 0.014

5. North Carolina 530 (5) 86,130 0.014

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Missouri 440 (5) 140,160 0.016

2. Georgia 290 (5) 135,260 0.007

3. Oregon 70 (5) 104,950 0.004

4. Alabama 80 (5) 99,860 0.004

5. Washington 210 (5) 91,360 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL 180 (5) $ 33,640 0.081

2. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 160 (5) 39,670 0.041

3. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI 300 (5) (6) 0.036

4. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 410 (5) 180,750 0.034

5. Boise City-Nampa, ID 90 (5) 47,020 0.034

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 410 (5) 180,750 0.034

2. St. Louis, MO-IL 300 (5) 154,690 0.023

3. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 170 (5) 153,640 0.007

4. Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC 230 (5) 148,600 0.028

5. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 80 (5) 148,210 0.006

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and

weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported

in the appropriate teaching category. Exclude "Athletic Trainers" (29-9091).

27-2022 Coaches and scouts

154,350 33,290 13,990 17,510 26,950 40,850 58,890

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 45,760 (5) $ 27,550

2. Colleges and universities 29,660 (5) 44,200

3. Other schools and instruction 28,760 (5) 28,040

4. Other amusement and recreation industries 25,170 (5) 32,890

5. Civic and social organizations 7,610 (5) 25,120

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Spectator sports 5,170 (5) 60,150

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 340 (5) 49,080

3. Professional and similar organizations 1,000 (5) 48,360

4. Colleges and universities 29,660 (5) 44,200

5. Sporting goods and musical instrument stores 360 (5) 41,740

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Maine 2,000 (5) $ 19,640 0.335

2. Vermont 960 (5) 30,330 0.320

3. Montana 1,200 (5) 20,410 0.281

4. Washington 6,220 (5) 36,240 0.227

5. Iowa 3,300 (5) 22,450 0.224

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 460 (5) 58,810 0.075

2. Nevada 990 (5) 49,320 0.079

3. Maryland 2,040 (5) 44,330 0.081

4. Mississippi 1,430 (5) 44,080 0.128

5. New Hampshire 360 (5) 42,700 0.057

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Dubuque, IA 250 (5) $ 18,650 0.470

2. Bangor, ME Metropolitan NECTA 300 (5) 22,670 0.462

3. State College, PA 270 (5) 21,740 0.411

4. Muncie, IN 200 (5) 17,730 0.402

5. Lawrence, KS 190 (5) 33,690 0.393

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Winston-Salem, NC 260 (5) 57,180 0.122

2. Waco, TX 130 (5) 56,840 0.133

3. Tallahassee, FL 250 (5) 56,580 0.151

4. Gainesville, FL 170 (5) 55,290 0.144

5. Tuscaloosa, AL 150 (5) 53,710 0.165

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Include all sporting

officials, referees, and competition judges.

27-2023 Umpires, referees, and other sports officials

13,790 27,450 14,120 17,090 22,880 33,840 45,430

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 4,100 (5) $ 26,470

2. Other amusement and recreation industries 2,280 (5) 28,600

3. Spectator sports 2,060 (5) 30,850

4. Civic and social organizations 1,650 (5) 23,620

5. Elementary and secondary schools 1,070 (5) 28,830

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 70 (5) 49,540

2. Amusement parks and arcades 130 (5) 35,340

3. Spectator sports 2,060 (5) 30,850

4. Elementary and secondary schools 1,070 (5) 28,830

5. Other amusement and recreation industries 2,280 (5) 28,600

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Colorado 910 (5) $ 19,700 0.041

2. Kansas 530 (5) 25,290 0.040

3. Arizona 840 (5) 27,740 0.033

4. Utah 330 (5) 16,300 0.029

5. Wisconsin 720 (5) 25,420 0.026

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 280 (5) 48,060 0.010

2. Tennessee (6) (5) 37,020 (6)

3. Minnesota 550 (5) 34,010 0.021

4. South Carolina 50 (5) 32,610 0.003

5. Michigan 410 (5) 31,830 0.010

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Wichita, KS 140 (5) $ 30,610 0.049

2. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 820 (5) 27,760 0.045

3. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 280 (5) 29,980 0.031

4. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 470 (5) 34,500 0.027

5. St. Louis, MO-IL 330 (5) 30,530 0.025

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 230 (5) 52,300 0.017

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 100 (5) 44,290 0.002

3. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY (6) (5) 41,840 (6)

4. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div (6) (5) 39,180 (6)

5. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 470 (5) 34,500 0.027

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform dances. May also sing or act.

27-2031 Dancers

16,010

13.86 6.62 7.31 9.55 17.50 25.75

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Performing arts companies 4,530 $ 19.23 (5)

2. Drinking places, alcoholic beverages 3,860 9.86 (5)

3. Other amusement and recreation industries 1,970 9.73 (5)

4. Full-service restaurants 1,450 11.09 (5)

5. Other schools and instruction 1,400 13.25 (5)

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Performing arts companies 4,530 19.23 (5)

2. Colleges and universities 40 18.81 (5)

3. Promoters of performing arts and sports 200 13.31 (5)

4. Other schools and instruction 1,400 13.25 (5)

5. Elementary and secondary schools 60 13.17 (5)

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 870 $ 23.60 (5) 0.145

2. Nevada 820 23.38 (5) 0.065

3. Montana 200 7.59 (5) 0.047

4. District of Columbia 260 (6) (5) 0.043

5. Alaska 100 12.31 (5) 0.033

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii 870 23.60 (5) 0.145

2. Nevada 820 23.38 (5) 0.065

3. New York 1,880 17.34 (5) 0.022

4. Pennsylvania 260 16.66 (5) 0.005

5. Washington 230 15.14 (5) 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Kansas City, MO-KS 660 $ 11.96 (5) 0.068

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 550 15.35 (5) 0.057

3. Salt Lake City, UT 290 13.44 (5) 0.049

4. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 1,530 8.53 (5) 0.037

5. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI 250 10.98 (5) 0.030

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 280 25.01 (5) 0.012

2. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div (6) 24.28 (5) (6)

3. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV (6) 23.33 (5) (6)

4. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 50 16.44 (5) 0.003

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 550 15.35 (5) 0.057

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Create and teach dance. May direct and stage presentations.

27-2032 Choreographers

16,340

18.42 7.55 10.53 16.67 23.95 30.80

38,320 15,710 21,910 34,660 49,810 64,070

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other schools and instruction 15,120 $ 18.23 37,910 $

2. Performing arts companies 570 22.47 46,740

3. Other amusement and recreation industries 220 17.63 36,670

4. Independent artists, writers, and performers 60 24.11 50,150

5. Local government (OES designation) 40 14.77 30,710

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Independent artists, writers, and performers 60 24.11 50,150

2. Performing arts companies 570 22.47 46,740

3. Colleges and universities 40 22.07 45,900

4. Other schools and instruction 15,120 18.23 37,910

5. Other amusement and recreation industries 220 17.63 36,670

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Kansas 650 $ 17.31 36,010 $ 0.049

2. Utah 450 17.71 36,830 0.039

3. Wyoming 100 14.82 30,830 0.038

4. Connecticut 560 19.70 40,980 0.034

5. Wisconsin 760 14.74 30,660 0.028

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Maryland (6) 32.48 67,550 (6)

2. Georgia 240 29.96 62,320 0.006

3. New York 700 28.05 58,350 0.008

4. Florida 70 26.76 55,660 0.001

5. Washington 390 23.93 49,770 0.014

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lawrence, KS 100 $ 10.63 22,110 $ 0.207

2. College Station-Bryan, TX 130 10.43 21,690 0.146

3. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 230 23.54 48,950 0.084

4. Lancaster, PA 190 13.71 28,520 0.083

5. Visalia-Porterville, CA 100 18.38 38,240 0.074

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Baltimore-Towson, MD (6) 31.21 64,920 (6)

2. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 220 31.14 64,780 0.009

3. Tucson, AZ 60 28.92 60,150 0.016

4. Richmond, VA (6) 27.61 57,430 (6)

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div (6) 26.84 55,830 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups, such as orchestras, choirs, and glee clubs. Include arrangers, composers,

choral directors, and orchestrators.

27-2041 Music directors and composers

9,470

25.63 7.31 11.38 19.11 29.02 53.29

53,320 15,210 23,660 39,750 60,350 110,850

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Religious organizations 4,040 $ 19.25 40,040 $

2. Performing arts companies 2,240 30.63 63,710

3. Other schools and instruction 390 29.22 60,780

4. Elementary and secondary schools 370 24.39 50,730

5. Sound recording industries 300 20.73 43,110

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motion picture and video industries 240 38.39 79,850

2. Promoters of performing arts and sports 70 33.62 69,930

3. Performing arts companies 2,240 30.63 63,710

4. Other schools and instruction 390 29.22 60,780

5. Radio and television broadcasting 140 26.23 54,550

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Oregon 540 $ 23.02 47,890 $ 0.033

2. Montana 140 9.17 19,060 0.033

3. Rhode Island 120 18.59 38,670 0.025

4. New York 2,100 25.95 53,970 0.025

5. Hawaii 140 20.95 43,570 0.023

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Mexico 30 38.00 79,040 0.004

2. Massachusetts 150 32.99 68,610 0.005

3. Washington 130 31.07 64,630 0.005

4. District of Columbia (6) 30.63 63,720 (6)

5. Missouri 30 30.46 63,360 0.001

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Salem, OR 110 $ 23.16 48,170 $ 0.075

2. Billings, MT 50 8.85 18,400 0.063

3. Rochester, NY 180 (6) (6) 0.036

4. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY 180 (6) (6) 0.034

5. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 130 18.42 38,320 0.030

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Tucson, AZ 40 60.38 125,590 0.011

2. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 30 59.88 124,560 0.003

3. Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN 100 58.80 122,300 0.010

4. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 110 40.63 84,500 0.008

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 90 36.99 76,930 0.005

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Play one or more musical instruments or entertain by singing songs in recital, in accompaniment, or as a member of an orchestra, band, or other musical group.

Musical performers may entertain on-stage, radio, TV, film, video, or record in studios. Exclude "Dancers" (27-2031).

27-2042 Musicians and singers

46,600

27.51 7.08 10.81 19.73 36.55 57.37

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Performing arts companies 27,090 $ 30.20 (5)

2. Religious organizations 7,640 20.11 (5)

3. Promoters of performing arts and sports 1,940 30.76 (5)

4. Independent artists, writers, and performers 1,790 29.16 (5)

5. Other schools and instruction 1,090 19.79 (5)

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Traveler accommodation 110 34.87 (5)

2. Promoters of performing arts and sports 1,940 30.76 (5)

3. Performing arts companies 27,090 30.20 (5)

4. Independent artists, writers, and performers 1,790 29.16 (5)

5. Junior colleges 130 26.89 (5)

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 690 $ 29.42 (5) 0.115

2. New York 8,150 28.41 (5) 0.097

3. District of Columbia 550 20.17 (5) 0.090

4. Tennessee 2,100 17.84 (5) 0.077

5. Nevada 810 42.80 (5) 0.064

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nevada 810 42.80 (5) 0.064

2. California 8,310 40.81 (5) 0.055

3. Washington 1,270 38.38 (5) 0.046

4. Minnesota 790 35.77 (5) 0.029

5. Maryland 750 33.62 (5) 0.030

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro, TN 1,580 $ 17.43 (5) 0.213

2. Honolulu, HI 520 30.73 (5) 0.122

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 5,630 34.68 (5) 0.113

4. Eugene-Springfield, OR 160 32.40 (5) 0.108

5. Rochester, NY 460 11.61 (5) 0.093

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 350 49.62 (5) 0.039

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 3,680 47.36 (5) 0.090

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 690 45.35 (5) 0.067

4. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 720 44.14 (5) 0.079

5. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 550 43.51 (5) 0.031

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All entertainers and performers, sports and related workers not listed separately.

27-2099 Entertainers and performers, sports and related workers, all other

59,450

16.84 7.90 10.33 15.11 20.59 27.34

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Motion picture and video industries 44,820 $ 17.00 (5)

2. Amusement parks and arcades 2,490 13.21 (5)

3. Performing arts companies 1,720 19.53 (5)

4. Colleges and universities 1,180 17.69 (5)

5. Independent artists, writers, and performers 840 22.48 (5)

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Radio and television broadcasting 50 23.60 (5)

2. Independent artists, writers, and performers 840 22.48 (5)

3. Full-service restaurants 200 21.22 (5)

4. Performing arts companies 1,720 19.53 (5)

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 40 17.93 (5)

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. California 47,470 $ 16.57 (5) 0.315

2. Florida 3,180 17.59 (5) 0.040

3. Nevada 380 21.76 (5) 0.030

4. Kentucky 330 17.52 (5) 0.019

5. Washington 420 38.71 (5) 0.015

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 420 38.71 (5) 0.015

2. Tennessee 180 27.93 (5) 0.007

3. Michigan 160 22.32 (5) 0.004

4. Nevada 380 21.76 (5) 0.030

5. Connecticut 150 20.95 (5) 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 43,740 $ 16.79 (5) 1.065

2. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL 1,600 15.00 (5) 0.157

3. Lexington-Fayette, KY 140 20.28 (5) 0.058

4. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 340 22.54 (5) 0.037

5. Tallahassee, FL 50 23.27 (5) 0.030

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 310 40.84 (5) 0.023

2. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 27.27 (5) (6)

3. Tallahassee, FL 50 23.27 (5) 0.030

4. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 150 22.70 (5) 0.015

5. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 340 22.54 (5) 0.037

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Talk on radio or television. May interview guests, act as master of ceremonies, read news flashes, identify station by giving call letters, or announce song title and

artist.

27-3011 Radio and television announcers

40,020

17.36 6.55 8.10 11.69 18.62 32.98

36,120 13,620 16,850 24,310 38,730 68,600

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Radio and television broadcasting 37,450 $ 16.85 35,050 $

2. Colleges and universities 320 15.31 31,830

Independent artists, writers, and performers 310 (6) 3. (6)

4. Spectator sports 260 39.21 81,560

5. Employment services 210 16.50 34,320

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Spectator sports 260 39.21 81,560

2. Motion picture and video industries 30 30.74 63,950

3. Religious organizations 70 22.52 46,840

4. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 70 21.96 45,670

5. Cable and other subscription programming 190 20.32 42,270

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Dakota 360 $ 13.37 27,810 $ 0.107

2. South Dakota 310 12.36 25,720 0.081

3. Nebraska 660 12.49 25,990 0.073

4. Alaska 220 15.74 32,730 0.072

5. Montana 290 12.66 26,340 0.068

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 1,980 30.45 63,340 0.024

2. Rhode Island 170 24.81 51,610 0.035

3. New Jersey 310 24.78 51,550 0.008

4. California 3,680 22.95 47,730 0.024

5. Utah 290 22.86 47,550 0.025

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Tyler, TX 220 $ 21.54 44,810 $ 0.236

2. Johnson City, TN 130 9.23 19,190 0.172

3. Sioux City, IA-NE-SD 90 9.80 20,380 0.127

4. Grand Forks, ND-MN 50 14.02 29,170 0.100

5. Fargo, ND-MN 110 17.03 35,420 0.098

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 80 41.32 85,940 0.008

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 1,120 38.52 80,120 0.023

3. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL 250 36.04 74,960 0.025

4. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 120 32.11 66,800 0.009

5. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 210 30.81 64,080 0.016

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Make announcements over loud speaker at sporting or other public events. May act as master of ceremonies or disc jockey at weddings, parties, clubs, or other

gathering places.

27-3012 Public address system and other announcers

8,300

16.33 6.73 8.41 12.02 19.38 29.69

33,970 14,000 17,500 24,990 40,310 61,760

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Drinking places, alcoholic beverages 2,600 $ 11.82 24,580 $

2. Independent artists, writers, and performers 2,070 20.61 42,870

Performing arts companies 730 (6) 3. (6)

4. Radio and television broadcasting 620 12.09 25,150

5. Other amusement and recreation industries 550 11.35 23,610

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Independent artists, writers, and performers 2,070 20.61 42,870

2. Promoters of performing arts and sports (6) 19.00 39,520

3. Spectator sports 390 18.49 38,450

4. Full-service restaurants 430 14.47 30,090

5. Colleges and universities 110 14.02 29,170

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 60 $ 15.56 32,370 $ 0.020

2. Vermont 50 15.76 32,770 0.017

3. Nebraska 120 12.45 25,900 0.013

4. Missouri 360 12.65 26,320 0.013

5. North Dakota 40 10.00 20,800 0.012

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 630 23.59 49,070 0.011

2. Maryland 110 22.63 47,070 0.004

3. Minnesota (6) 20.44 42,510 (6)

4. New York 430 19.52 40,610 0.005

5. North Carolina 210 18.59 38,670 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan NECTA 50 $ 15.76 32,770 $ 0.045

2. Fort Walton Beach-Crestview-Destin, FL 30 8.86 18,430 0.035

3. St. Louis, MO-IL 270 12.62 26,250 0.020

4. Tucson, AZ 70 10.21 21,230 0.019

5. San Antonio, TX 100 13.11 27,270 0.013

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 450 27.47 57,130 0.012

2. Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN 40 24.32 50,580 0.004

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 190 22.27 46,320 0.004

4. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div (6) 22.17 46,110 (6)

5. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 220 21.11 43,920 0.012

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.

27-3021 Broadcast news analysts

6,770

32.17 10.78 14.46 22.46 40.08

66,910 22,430 30,080 46,710 83,370

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4)

(4)

$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Radio and television broadcasting 5,720 $ 33.31 69,280 $

2. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 320 19.06 39,650

3. Cable and other subscription programming 250 40.40 84,030

4. Other information services 90 13.67 28,430

5. Colleges and universities 60 25.94 53,960

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Cable and other subscription programming 250 40.40 84,030

2. Radio and television broadcasting 5,720 33.31 69,280

3. Colleges and universities 60 25.94 53,960

4. Internet publishing and broadcasting (6) 23.83 49,560

5. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 320 19.06 39,650

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Maine 140 $ 9.97 20,740 $ 0.023

2. North Dakota 40 14.12 29,370 0.012

3. Utah 130 29.51 61,390 0.011

4. Georgia 440 26.54 55,200 0.011

5. Virginia 330 29.17 60,670 0.009

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 540 45.15 93,910 0.004

2. New Jersey 110 43.47 90,410 0.003

3. Washington 40 42.71 88,830 0.001

4. Florida 360 42.30 87,990 0.005

5. Michigan 90 39.80 82,790 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Montgomery, AL 40 $ 24.84 51,660 $ 0.025

2. Salt Lake City, UT 130 30.60 63,650 0.022

3. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 70 30.47 63,380 0.022

4. Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC 130 38.94 81,000 0.016

5. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 320 29.38 61,120 0.014

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 210 54.25 112,850 0.005

2. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 90 51.17 106,420 0.009

3. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 50 47.00 97,770 0.004

4. Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN 50 46.40 96,510 0.005

5. Raleigh-Cary, NC 60 45.56 94,770 0.013

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or

television. Exclude "Broadcast News Analysts" (27-3021).

27-3022 Reporters and correspondents

53,060

20.14 9.22 11.72 16.09 24.85 35.52

41,900 19,180 24,370 33,470 51,700 73,880

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 39,650 $ 18.57 38,620 $

2. Radio and television broadcasting 9,280 24.39 50,730

3. Other information services 1,930 25.81 53,690

4. Internet publishing and broadcasting 260 20.52 42,690

5. Cable and other subscription programming 260 24.36 50,660

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other information services 1,930 25.81 53,690

2. Cable and other program distribution (6) 25.36 52,750

3. Radio and television broadcasting 9,280 24.39 50,730

4. Cable and other subscription programming 260 24.36 50,660

5. Local government (OES designation) 150 21.69 45,110

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,940 $ 28.52 59,320 $ 0.318

2. South Dakota 490 14.96 31,110 0.129

3. Alaska 220 19.34 40,230 0.072

4. North Dakota 230 14.37 29,890 0.069

5. Maine 410 16.02 33,320 0.069

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii 290 28.83 59,970 0.048

2. District of Columbia 1,940 28.52 59,320 0.318

3. New York 5,510 26.20 54,490 0.066

4. Rhode Island 190 25.24 52,500 0.039

5. California 5,170 24.78 51,550 0.034

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Bangor, ME Metropolitan NECTA 120 $ 16.05 33,390 $ 0.185

2. Rapid City, SD 80 11.43 23,770 0.137

3. Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH 60 14.02 29,150 0.132

4. Athens-Clarke County, GA 90 8.03 16,700 0.116

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 2,410 27.27 56,720 0.107

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 360 36.80 76,550 0.018

2. Denver-Aurora, CO 410 30.61 63,680 0.034

3. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 1,560 28.86 60,030 0.038

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 4,140 28.75 59,810 0.083

5. Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI 200 28.48 59,250 0.051

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Engage in promoting or creating good will for individuals, groups, or organizations by writing or selecting favorable publicity material and releasing it through

various communications media. May prepare and arrange displays, and make speeches.

27-3031 Public relations specialists

209,560

25.85 13.50 17.11 22.76 31.40 42.89

53,760 28,080 35,600 47,350 65,310 89,220

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Advertising and related services 28,990 $ 29.01 60,330 $

2. Professional and similar organizations 17,540 28.52 59,310

3. Colleges and universities 13,300 22.26 46,310

4. Local government (OES designation) 9,150 23.85 49,610

5. Management of companies and enterprises 8,830 28.57 59,420

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 70 63.77 132,650

2. Postal service 80 36.94 76,830

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 4,320 36.38 75,660

4. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 270 34.80 72,390

5. Natural gas distribution 310 34.48 71,720

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 9,450 $ 40.54 84,330 $ 1.551

2. Vermont 980 23.42 48,710 0.327

3. Colorado 5,970 26.10 54,290 0.270

4. Massachusetts 8,490 28.88 60,070 0.268

5. South Dakota 1,010 18.02 37,490 0.265

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 9,450 40.54 84,330 1.551

2. Nevada 870 31.07 64,630 0.069

3. Virginia 8,600 30.42 63,280 0.238

4. Alaska 320 30.22 62,860 0.105

5. Massachusetts 8,490 28.88 60,070 0.268

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 14,760 $ 38.55 80,180 $ 0.652

2. Olympia, WA 500 28.09 58,440 0.531

3. Jefferson City, MO 340 23.33 48,530 0.474

4. Tallahassee, FL 750 24.25 50,450 0.454

5. Lincoln, NE 680 25.06 52,120 0.427

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 400 43.88 91,270 0.131

2. Reno-Sparks, NV 170 40.60 84,450 0.077

3. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 14,760 38.55 80,180 0.652

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,440 37.96 78,950 0.162

5. Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Div 60 37.07 77,110 0.077

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform variety of editorial duties, such as laying out, indexing, and revising content of written materials, in preparation for final publication. Include technical

editors.

27-3041 Editors

100,170

25.59 13.14 16.95 22.59 30.84 42.02

53,220 27,340 35,250 46,990 64,140 87,400

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 59,530 $ 25.28 52,580 $

2. Professional and similar organizations 4,180 25.70 53,450

3. Motion picture and video industries 3,720 28.71 59,720

4. Colleges and universities 3,340 22.93 47,690

5. Radio and television broadcasting 3,330 24.24 50,410

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lessors of nonfinancial intangible assets (6) 42.34 88,080

2. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 60 36.94 76,830

3. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 90 34.19 71,110

4. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers 60 33.49 69,660

5. Independent artists, writers, and performers 410 33.36 69,390

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 3,470 $ 28.12 58,490 $ 0.569

2. New York 15,380 32.22 67,020 0.183

3. New Jersey 4,610 27.56 57,330 0.116

4. Massachusetts 3,630 27.63 57,470 0.114

5. Vermont 310 20.74 43,150 0.103

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 15,380 32.22 67,020 0.183

2. Washington 1,910 28.31 58,880 0.070

3. District of Columbia 3,470 28.12 58,490 0.569

4. Alaska 170 27.65 57,510 0.056

5. Massachusetts 3,630 27.63 57,470 0.114

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 13,140 $ 33.74 70,170 $ 0.264

2. Champaign-Urbana, IL 250 20.69 43,040 0.252

3. Ithaca, NY 120 20.23 42,080 0.243

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 5,230 28.51 59,300 0.231

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,700 33.04 68,730 0.176

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 13,140 33.74 70,170 0.264

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,700 33.04 68,730 0.176

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 1,250 32.13 66,820 0.092

4. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 1,170 31.88 66,320 0.096

5. Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division 50 31.24 64,980 0.056

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

27-3042 Technical writers

45,330

29.25 17.08 21.70 27.91 35.46 44.10

60,850 35,520 45,130 58,050 73,750 91,720

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Computer systems design and related services 8,000 $ 30.32 63,060 $

2. Architectural and engineering services 3,940 27.23 56,640

3. Software publishers 3,060 32.98 68,590

4. Management and technical consulting services 3,020 29.29 60,930

5. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 2,620 26.91 55,970

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other financial investment activities 220 37.60 78,200

2. Professional and similar organizations 240 35.74 74,340

3. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 1,060 34.71 72,190

4. Grantmaking and giving services (6) 33.95 70,610

5. Software publishers 3,060 32.98 68,590

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 610 $ 29.88 62,140 $ 0.100

2. Idaho 560 25.45 52,940 0.090

3. Utah 920 26.37 54,850 0.080

4. Massachusetts 2,320 33.32 69,310 0.073

5. Maryland 1,840 29.98 62,360 0.073

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 6,670 35.05 72,910 0.044

2. Hawaii 80 34.96 72,720 0.013

3. Washington 1,630 34.41 71,580 0.060

4. Massachusetts 2,320 33.32 69,310 0.073

5. New Jersey 1,530 31.94 66,440 0.039

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 350 $ 37.29 77,570 $ 0.227

2. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 210 33.51 69,700 0.176

3. Huntsville, AL 320 25.62 53,290 0.163

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,370 42.61 88,630 0.154

5. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 800 31.15 64,790 0.142

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,370 42.61 88,630 0.154

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 670 40.57 84,390 0.069

3. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 350 37.29 77,570 0.227

4. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 1,360 35.73 74,310 0.100

5. Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division 110 35.57 73,990 0.083

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material. Exclude "Public Relations Specialists" (27-3031) and

"Technical Writers" (27-3042).

27-3043 Writers and authors

43,260

27.93 12.23 16.76 23.38 32.61 46.97

58,080 25,430 34,850 48,640 67,820 97,700

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Advertising and related services 8,220 $ 28.97 60,250 $

2. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 8,220 22.66 47,140

3. Radio and television broadcasting 2,580 24.10 50,130

4. Professional and similar organizations 2,160 27.17 56,520

Independent artists, writers, and performers 1,950 (6) 5. (6)

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alcoholic beverage merchant wholesalers 30 57.30 119,180

2. Motion picture and video industries 1,900 45.73 95,110

3. Management and technical consulting services 1,330 41.05 85,380

4. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 40 39.82 82,830

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,300 33.98 70,670

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 2,710 $ 29.66 61,690 $ 0.445

2. Minnesota 1,960 23.52 48,930 0.073

3. Vermont 190 22.13 46,020 0.063

4. Idaho 350 26.62 55,370 0.056

5. Missouri 1,480 22.11 46,000 0.055

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 5,870 43.92 91,350 0.039

2. Connecticut 630 33.50 69,690 0.038

3. New York 4,170 32.33 67,240 0.050

4. Colorado 670 31.08 64,650 0.030

5. District of Columbia 2,710 29.66 61,690 0.445

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 3,570 $ 29.20 60,750 $ 0.158

2. Corvallis, OR 40 16.69 34,720 0.103

3. St. Joseph, MO-KS 50 19.66 40,890 0.097

4. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 1,570 24.84 51,670 0.089

5. Charlottesville, VA 80 16.82 34,970 0.085

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 2,810 52.99 110,210 0.068

2. Colorado Springs, CO 70 43.50 90,480 0.028

3. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 130 42.50 88,410 0.047

4. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA 80 42.11 87,590 0.045

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 280 39.65 82,480 0.027

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Translate or interpret written, oral, or sign language text into another language for others.

27-3091 Interpreters and translators

30,910

19.11 9.88 12.94 17.10 22.60 30.91

39,750 20,550 26,920 35,560 47,010 64,290

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 8,820 $ 16.19 33,680 $

2. Other professional and technical services 5,320 20.80 43,270

3. Local government (OES designation) 2,340 16.92 35,200

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 2,280 18.48 38,430

5. Junior colleges 2,030 22.02 45,800

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Computer systems design and related services (6) 38.97 81,060

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 450 29.29 60,920

3. Business support services (6) 27.60 57,420

4. Scientific research and development services 40 26.96 56,080

5. Religious organizations (6) 26.23 54,560

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Utah 550 $ 15.26 31,740 $ 0.048

2. Nebraska 420 16.66 34,650 0.047

3. Colorado 1,030 26.50 55,110 0.047

4. Oregon 720 20.32 42,260 0.044

5. Hawaii 260 19.20 39,930 0.043

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 110 27.32 56,820 0.018

2. Colorado 1,030 26.50 55,110 0.047

3. Maryland 860 24.69 51,360 0.034

4. Virginia 930 24.44 50,840 0.026

5. Connecticut 250 23.46 48,800 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Salinas, CA 270 $ 21.26 44,220 $ 0.171

2. Stockton, CA 360 17.50 36,390 0.170

3. Madera, CA 60 (6) (6) 0.152

4. Merced, CA 70 16.11 33,510 0.119

5. Lincoln, NE 170 20.33 42,290 0.107

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Boulder, CO (6) 46.95 97,650 (6)

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 320 42.00 87,370 0.033

3. Fargo, ND-MN 40 29.14 60,610 0.036

4. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 190 28.68 59,660 0.019

5. Corvallis, OR 40 28.53 59,350 0.103

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All media and communication workers not listed separately.

27-3099 Media and communication workers, all other

22,970

22.26 10.86 14.92 20.47 27.30 36.67

46,310 22,580 31,030 42,570 56,780 76,270

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Radio and television broadcasting 2,180 $ 20.08 41,770 $

2. Advertising and related services 2,120 23.86 49,630

3. Colleges and universities 1,560 21.35 44,400

4. Local government (OES designation) 1,410 18.69 38,880

5. Motion picture and video industries 1,380 22.92 47,670

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Printing and related support activities 110 35.82 74,500

2. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 40 30.62 63,680

3. Scientific research and development services 270 28.81 59,930

4. Internet publishing and broadcasting 30 28.27 58,800

5. Lessors of real estate (6) 26.31 54,730

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Washington 1,500 $ 26.56 55,240 $ 0.055

2. Maryland 1,360 20.83 43,340 0.054

3. Alaska 130 20.12 41,840 0.043

4. Nevada 440 21.73 45,200 0.035

5. Illinois 1,860 23.15 48,140 0.032

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 190 36.76 76,460 0.031

2. Virginia 230 26.80 55,740 0.006

3. Texas (6) 26.73 55,590 (6)

4. Washington 1,500 26.56 55,240 0.055

5. Kansas (6) 26.52 55,150 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 560 $ 21.25 44,200 $ 0.099

2. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 1,180 29.46 61,270 0.087

3. Baltimore-Towson, MD 660 21.87 45,490 0.052

4. Ann Arbor, MI 100 30.69 63,840 0.051

5. Tallahassee, FL 80 17.06 35,490 0.048

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 270 32.76 68,140 0.012

2. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 140 32.55 67,710 0.014

3. Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC (6) 31.94 66,430 (6)

4. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 150 31.46 65,440 0.019

5. Ann Arbor, MI 100 30.69 63,840 0.051

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up or set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment,

connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations,

and news conferences. May also set up and operate associated spotlights and other custom lighting systems. Exclude "Sound Engineering Technicians"

(27-4014).

27-4011 Audio and video equipment technicians

40,360

18.61 9.61 12.55 16.75 22.27 30.07

38,710 19,980 26,090 34,840 46,320 62,550

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Motion picture and video industries 7,640 $ 19.35 40,240 $

2. Radio and television broadcasting 3,530 16.87 35,100

3. Colleges and universities 3,040 16.49 34,290

4. Promoters of performing arts and sports 1,830 19.65 40,880

5. Machinery and equipment rental and leasing 1,570 17.56 36,530

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wired telecommunications carriers (6) 26.52 55,170

2. Agents and managers for public figures 50 24.66 51,290

3. Electronic instrument manufacturing 50 23.70 49,290

4. Electronic equipment repair and maintenance (6) 23.06 47,970

5. Insurance carriers 50 22.67 47,150

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 1,450 $ 23.29 48,440 $ 0.115

2. Utah 1,090 14.82 30,830 0.095

3. Delaware 290 17.21 35,790 0.068

4. Maryland 1,640 19.63 40,830 0.065

5. District of Columbia 390 18.90 39,300 0.064

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 890 23.78 49,460 0.022

2. Idaho 40 23.58 49,040 0.006

3. Nevada 1,450 23.29 48,440 0.115

4. New Hampshire 60 22.67 47,150 0.010

5. California 7,010 21.17 44,040 0.047

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 1,380 $ 23.35 48,570 $ 0.152

2. Salt Lake City, UT 890 15.49 32,220 0.150

3. Anchorage, AK MSA 170 (6) (6) 0.104

4. Anderson, IN 40 18.64 38,770 0.097

5. Baltimore-Towson, MD 1,170 19.81 41,190 0.092

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Edison, NJ Metro Div 230 30.88 64,230 0.023

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 190 27.75 57,720 0.019

3. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 490 27.27 56,710 0.032

4. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 1,380 23.35 48,570 0.152

5. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL 480 23.23 48,310 0.047

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to transmit radio and television programs. Control audio equipment to regulate volume level and

quality of sound during radio and television broadcasts. Operate radio transmitter to broadcast radio and television programs.

27-4012 Broadcast technicians

32,070

17.09 7.54 10.04 14.75 21.78 31.18

35,540 15,680 20,880 30,690 45,310 64,860

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Radio and television broadcasting 22,930 $ 15.81 32,890 $

2. Motion picture and video industries 1,790 21.46 44,640

3. Cable and other subscription programming 1,490 20.48 42,600

4. Colleges and universities 1,390 19.10 39,720

5. Cable and other program distribution 880 18.04 37,530

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 110 35.48 73,800

2. Satellite telecommunications 90 24.52 51,000

3. Independent artists, writers, and performers 40 23.53 48,930

4. Business, computer and management training 110 22.97 47,770

5. Spectator sports 50 21.96 45,680

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 490 $ 24.28 50,510 $ 0.080

2. North Dakota 160 12.96 26,960 0.048

3. Delaware 170 21.56 44,850 0.040

4. New York 3,260 20.99 43,650 0.039

5. Oklahoma 540 14.85 30,900 0.036

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 530 25.14 52,280 0.013

2. District of Columbia 490 24.28 50,510 0.080

3. Delaware 170 21.56 44,850 0.040

4. New York 3,260 20.99 43,650 0.039

5. California 4,020 20.67 43,000 0.027

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Tallahassee, FL 180 $ 13.34 27,750 $ 0.109

2. Eau Claire, WI 70 13.46 27,990 0.091

3. Missoula, MT 50 10.40 21,630 0.089

4. Midland, TX 50 7.21 15,000 0.083

5. La Crosse, WI-MN 60 11.67 24,280 0.083

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 300 26.68 55,490 0.031

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 980 25.12 52,250 0.043

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 80 25.07 52,150 0.008

4. Fresno, CA 90 24.51 50,990 0.027

5. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 160 24.51 50,970 0.020

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Receive and transmit communications using radiotelegraph or radiotelephone equipment in accordance with government regulations. May repair equipment.

27-4013 Radio operators

1,220

18.69 10.00 13.88 18.22 23.21 27.85

38,870 20,790 28,860 37,890 48,280 57,920

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. State government (OES designation) 510 $ 18.17 37,790 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 210 20.89 43,440

3. Radio and television broadcasting 210 20.03 41,660

4. Coal mining 30 31.19 64,870

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Coal mining 30 31.19 64,870

2. Local government (OES designation) 210 20.89 43,440

3. Radio and television broadcasting 210 20.03 41,660

4. State government (OES designation) 510 18.17 37,790

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Carolina 140 $ 16.58 34,490 $ 0.004

2. Alabama 80 16.12 33,530 0.004

3. Michigan 140 23.56 49,000 0.003

4. Louisiana 30 10.64 22,140 0.002

5. Pennsylvania 70 17.65 36,700 0.001

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Michigan 140 23.56 49,000 0.003

2. Illinois 70 21.18 44,050 0.001

3. Utah (6) 18.71 38,910 (6)

4. Pennsylvania 70 17.65 36,700 0.001

5. California 40 17.58 36,560

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 30 $ 22.57 46,940 $ 0.001

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 30 22.57 46,940 0.001

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div (6) 14.80 30,790 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate machines and equipment to record, synchronize, mix, or reproduce music, voices, or sound effects in sporting arenas, theater productions, recording

studios, or movie and video productions.

27-4014 Sound engineering technicians

14,080

24.16 10.12 14.07 20.68 31.53 43.64

50,260 21,050 29,270 43,010 65,590 90,770

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Motion picture and video industries 4,670 $ 30.02 62,440 $

2. Sound recording industries 3,020 20.79 43,250

3. Radio and television broadcasting 2,340 21.85 45,440

4. Performing arts companies 700 22.52 46,840

5. Independent artists, writers, and performers 350 17.31 36,010

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Software publishers 50 31.52 65,560

2. Motion picture and video industries 4,670 30.02 62,440

3. Electric goods merchant wholesalers (6) 29.62 61,610

4. Advertising and related services 160 28.73 59,750

5. Cable and other subscription programming 270 24.37 50,690

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New York 3,430 $ 25.07 52,150 $ 0.041

2. California 3,870 31.65 65,830 0.026

3. District of Columbia 130 23.79 49,480 0.021

4. Nevada 210 24.59 51,150 0.017

5. Tennessee 380 19.17 39,870 0.014

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 3,870 31.65 65,830 0.026

2. Virginia 200 29.14 60,610 0.006

3. New Jersey 240 25.65 53,360 0.006

4. New York 3,430 25.07 52,150 0.041

5. Nevada 210 24.59 51,150 0.017

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 3,170 $ 32.22 67,020 $ 0.077

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 2,870 25.57 53,180 0.058

3. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro, TN 310 19.36 40,260 0.042

4. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 200 17.57 36,550 0.020

5. Reno-Sparks, NV 40 21.69 45,110 0.018

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 3,170 32.22 67,020 0.077

2. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 60 30.55 63,550 0.005

3. Edison, NJ Metro Div 90 28.56 59,400 0.009

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 290 27.46 57,130 0.013

5. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 110 26.97 56,100 0.006

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Photograph persons, subjects, merchandise, or other commercial products. May develop negatives and produce finished prints. Include scientific photographers,

aerial photographers, and photojournalists.

27-4021 Photographers

60,300

15.30 7.47 8.98 12.58 18.62 27.23

31,830 15,540 18,680 26,170 38,730 56,640

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other professional and technical services 41,280 $ 13.77 28,630 $

2. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 6,040 18.18 37,800

3. Colleges and universities 730 19.71 40,990

4. Other personal services 710 14.77 30,710

5. Employment services 580 17.19 35,750

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 40 33.21 69,080

2. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 70 28.09 58,430

3. Other information services 240 27.72 57,660

4. Other hospitals 30 24.26 50,460

5. Internet publishing and broadcasting (6) 23.89 49,680

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 1,000 $ 14.90 30,990 $ 0.080

2. Hawaii 410 14.68 30,530 0.068

3. North Dakota 220 15.82 32,900 0.066

4. Nebraska 540 11.24 23,370 0.060

5. Indiana 1,730 14.57 30,310 0.059

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Minnesota 1,520 23.63 49,140 0.057

2. District of Columbia 180 22.27 46,320 0.030

3. Rhode Island 220 20.49 42,610 0.046

4. Alaska 140 19.31 40,160 0.046

5. North Carolina 1,710 18.57 38,630 0.044

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Alexandria, LA 130 $ 13.30 27,670 $ 0.209

2. Burlington, NC 110 10.72 22,300 0.190

3. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC 180 11.00 22,880 0.154

4. Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH 60 11.50 23,930 0.132

5. Cheyenne, WY 50 15.25 31,720 0.121

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 570 27.25 56,670 0.059

2. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 240 27.03 56,220 0.043

3. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 1,200 25.85 53,760 0.068

4. La Crosse, WI-MN 40 21.97 45,690 0.055

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 2,800 21.35 44,400 0.056

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate television, video, or motion picture camera to photograph images or scenes for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or

motion pictures.

27-4031 Camera operators, television, video, and motion picture

22,230

22.19 9.04 12.95 19.26 28.58 40.63

46,150 18,810 26,930 40,060 59,440 84,500

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Motion picture and video industries 9,360 $ 25.25 52,530 $

2. Radio and television broadcasting 7,160 17.58 36,560

3. Cable and other subscription programming 1,030 21.48 44,670

4. Other professional and technical services 870 20.69 43,030

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 530 27.99 58,210

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Independent artists, writers, and performers 220 33.88 70,460

2. Management of companies and enterprises 130 31.00 64,490

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 530 27.99 58,210

4. Professional and similar organizations 50 26.60 55,340

5. Motion picture and video industries 9,360 25.25 52,530

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 270 $ 14.60 30,360 $ 0.045

2. California 5,950 30.25 62,920 0.039

3. New York 2,740 19.92 41,440 0.033

4. District of Columbia 180 28.54 59,360 0.030

5. Maine 170 12.70 26,420 0.028

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 5,950 30.25 62,920 0.039

2. District of Columbia 180 28.54 59,360 0.030

3. New Mexico 170 27.76 57,730 0.022

4. New Jersey 240 27.56 57,330 0.006

5. Maryland 340 27.05 56,270 0.013

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 4,130 $ 32.37 67,320 $ 0.101

2. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 610 16.49 34,290 0.060

3. Rochester-Dover, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 30 15.25 31,710 0.057

4. Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, ME Metroploitan NECTA 100 13.71 28,510 0.052

5. Monroe, LA 40 7.71 16,030 0.052

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 80 35.95 74,780 0.014

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 4,130 32.37 67,320 0.101

3. Edison, NJ Metro Div (6) 29.60 61,570 (6)

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 330 29.09 60,500 0.034

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 450 28.52 59,320 0.020

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Edit motion picture soundtracks, film, and video.

27-4032 Film and video editors

17,380

27.93 10.92 14.72 22.44 35.89 53.23

58,100 22,710 30,610 46,670 74,650 110,720

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Motion picture and video industries 10,920 $ 31.30 65,100 $

2. Radio and television broadcasting 2,880 22.01 45,790

3. Cable and other subscription programming 620 26.04 54,150

4. Magnetic media manufacturing and reproducing 450 20.57 42,780

5. Advertising and related services 360 29.52 61,400

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motion picture and video industries 10,920 31.30 65,100

2. Advertising and related services 360 29.52 61,400

3. Sound recording industries (6) 27.43 57,050

4. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers 110 26.65 55,430

5. Cable and other subscription programming 620 26.04 54,150

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. California 5,990 $ 34.92 72,640 $ 0.040

2. New York 3,040 30.90 64,270 0.036

3. Hawaii 170 18.70 38,890 0.028

4. Utah 200 (6) (6) 0.017

5. North Carolina 450 18.80 39,100 0.012

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 5,990 34.92 72,640 0.040

2. Illinois 720 33.62 69,930 0.012

3. New York 3,040 30.90 64,270 0.036

4. Georgia 90 29.45 61,260 0.002

5. Texas 760 25.76 53,580 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 4,900 $ 37.06 77,070 $ 0.119

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 2,570 29.65 61,670 0.052

3. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 440 15.94 33,160 0.043

4. Honolulu, HI 150 18.16 37,770 0.035

5. Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC 250 19.73 41,040 0.031

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 4,900 37.06 77,070 0.119

2. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 630 36.45 75,810 0.017

3. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 100 35.65 74,160 0.007

4. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 340 34.20 71,130 0.017

5. Fresno, CA (6) 33.90 70,510 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All media and communication equipment workers not listed separately.

27-4099 Media and communication equipment workers, all other

17,740

25.59 10.40 15.93 25.03 34.44 43.12

53,230 21,630 33,140 52,070 71,640 89,690

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 4,760 $ 33.80 70,300 $

2. Motion picture and video industries 2,640 24.58 51,130

3. Radio and television broadcasting 1,180 23.10 48,060

4. Other professional and technical services 830 18.10 37,650

5. Performing arts companies 740 15.59 32,440

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 4,760 33.80 70,300

2. Professional and similar organizations (6) 29.54 61,430

3. Advertising and related services 270 28.77 59,850

4. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers (6) 26.78 55,710

5. Facilities support services 40 26.30 54,700

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 460 $ 36.18 75,240 $ 0.075

2. Nevada 780 23.19 48,240 0.062

3. Hawaii 210 30.74 63,940 0.035

4. California 4,800 22.74 47,290 0.032

5. Colorado 650 23.41 48,700 0.029

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 460 36.18 75,240 0.075

2. Virginia 750 35.25 73,310 0.021

3. Maryland 450 33.07 68,780 0.018

4. Louisiana 90 32.63 67,870 0.005

5. New Jersey 1,030 31.74 66,030 0.026

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Atlantic City, NJ 120 $ 27.59 57,380 $ 0.081

2. Spokane, WA 130 20.95 43,580 0.064

3. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 570 24.20 50,340 0.063

4. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 2,560 21.38 44,460 0.062

5. Colorado Springs, CO 150 27.97 58,170 0.060

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Charleston-North Charleston, SC (6) 37.77 78,550 (6)

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 1,040 37.42 77,840 0.046

3. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 150 35.33 73,490 0.027

4. Edison, NJ Metro Div 460 35.22 73,250 0.046

5. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 110 34.23 71,190 0.006

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Adjust spinal column and other articulations of the body to correct abnormalities of the human body believed to be caused by interference with the nervous system.

Examine patient to determine nature and extent of disorder. Manipulate spine or other involved area. May utilize supplementary measures, such as exercise, rest,

water, light, heat, and nutritional therapy.

29-1011 Chiropractors

25,470

38.97 15.71 21.97 31.36 46.40

81,070 32,670 45,710 65,220 96,500

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4)

(4)

$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of other health practitioners 23,080 $ 38.50 80,090 $

2. Offices of physicians 1,360 45.63 94,920

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 190 29.90 62,190

4. Community care facilities for the elderly 30 25.98 54,030

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Offices of dentists (6) 74.92 155,830

2. Offices of physicians 1,360 45.63 94,920

3. Offices of other health practitioners 23,080 38.50 80,090

4. Colleges and universities (6) 37.48 77,950

5. Outpatient care centers (6) 33.06 68,760

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Dakota 160 $ 28.28 58,820 $ 0.048

2. South Dakota 160 40.53 84,290 0.042

3. Montana 150 25.72 53,500 0.035

4. Idaho 220 38.28 79,630 0.035

5. Minnesota 910 35.09 72,990 0.034

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alabama 280 67.29 139,960 0.015

2. Maryland 490 57.60 119,810 0.019

3. Nevada 220 56.01 116,490 0.017

4. Washington 440 52.46 109,120 0.016

5. North Carolina 570 50.25 104,510 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Prescott, AZ 50 (6) (6) 0.079

2. Bismarck, ND 40 20.77 43,200 0.070

3. Eau Claire, WI 50 36.24 75,380 0.065

4. Sioux Falls, SD 70 37.52 78,030 0.055

5. Holland-Grand Haven, MI 60 (6) (6) 0.054

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div (6) 84.47 175,700 (6)

2. Raleigh-Cary, NC 140 68.33 142,130 0.029

3. Canton-Massillon, OH 40 68.06 141,570 0.023

4. Knoxville, TN 40 62.91 130,860 0.012

5. Akron, OH 70 59.11 122,940 0.021

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums and related oral structures. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues

affecting vitality of teeth. Exclude "Prosthodontists" (29-1024), "Orthodontists" (29-1023), "Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons" (29-1022) and "Dentists, all other

specialists" (29-1029)

29-1021 Dentists, general

86,110

67.76 33.17 46.05 63.53

140,950 68,990 95,780 132,140

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4) (4)

(4) (4)

$ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of dentists 79,250 $ 68.90 143,310 $

2. Offices of physicians 1,840 57.48 119,560

3. State government (OES designation) 1,040 50.12 104,250

4. Outpatient care centers 990 59.61 123,990

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 820 51.71 107,560

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other ambulatory health care services (6) 86.32 179,540

2. Offices of other health practitioners 40 71.61 148,950

3. Offices of dentists 79,250 68.90 143,310

4. Office administrative services 80 60.35 125,530

5. Other hospitals 80 60.14 125,100

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Utah 1,320 $ 69.07 143,670 $ 0.115

2. Illinois 5,660 51.08 106,250 0.097

3. Michigan 4,060 78.16 162,580 0.095

4. Idaho 550 68.71 142,910 0.088

5. Rhode Island 420 65.86 136,980 0.087

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Maine 390 82.42 171,440 0.065

2. Connecticut 1,000 82.13 170,830 0.060

3. Ohio 3,130 79.57 165,510 0.058

4. North Carolina 1,960 79.42 165,190 0.050

5. Delaware 260 79.21 164,760 0.061

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Coeur d'Alene, ID 110 $ 48.20 100,260 $ 0.202

2. Las Cruces, NM 120 46.72 97,190 0.182

3. Ogden-Clearfield, UT 320 90.53 188,310 0.167

4. Sheboygan, WI 90 74.51 154,990 0.146

5. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 1,600 72.12 150,000 0.134

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

2. Kalamazoo-Portage, MI 140 9,999.99 999,999 0.099

3. Fort Collins-Loveland, CO 110 9,999.99 999,999 0.088

4. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 110 9,999.99 999,999 0.035

5. Boise City-Nampa, ID 200 9,999.99 999,999 0.074

See footnotes at end of table.

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(4)
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform surgery on mouth, jaws, and related head and neck structure to execute difficult and multiple extractions of teeth, to remove tumors and other abnormal

growths, to correct abnormal jaw relations by mandibular or maxillary revision, to prepare mouth for insertion of dental prosthesis, or to treat fractured jaws.

29-1022 Oral and maxillofacial surgeons

5,320

79.21 29.11 50.31

164,760 60,550 104,650

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4) (4) (4)

(4) (4) (4)

$ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of dentists 4,900 $ 81.20 168,900 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 190 40.46 84,150

3. Offices of physicians 110 87.53 182,060

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Offices of physicians 110 87.53 182,060

2. Offices of dentists 4,900 81.20 168,900

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 190 40.46 84,150

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Massachusetts 330 $ 88.35 183,760 $ 0.010

2. Iowa 120 83.51 173,710 0.008

3. Virginia 240 9,999.99 999,999 0.007

4. New Jersey 280 54.39 113,120 0.007

5. Indiana 170 9,999.99 999,999 0.006

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wisconsin (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

2. Washington (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

3. Virginia 240 9,999.99 999,999 0.007

4. Utah (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

5. Ohio 150 9,999.99 999,999 0.003

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Fort Wayne, IN 50 $ 89.42 186,000 $ 0.024

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 190 (6) (6) 0.021

3. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 230 86.32 179,530 0.014

4. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 140 44.66 92,900 0.014

5. Gary, IN Metro Div 30 9,999.99 999,999 0.011

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

2. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

3. Gary, IN Metro Div 30 9,999.99 999,999 0.011

4. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.

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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain

normal function and to improve appearance.

29-1023 Orthodontists

5,200

85.05 39.29 9,999.99

176,900 81,720 999,999

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4) (4) (4)

(4) (4) (4)

$ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of dentists 5,020 $ 86.18 179,260 $

2. Offices of physicians 40 65.16 135,520

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Offices of dentists 5,020 86.18 179,260

2. Offices of physicians 40 65.16 135,520

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Jersey 450 $ 72.90 151,640 $ 0.011

2. New Mexico 60 9,999.99 999,999 0.008

3. Louisiana 140 84.83 176,450 0.008

4. Michigan 240 (6) (6) 0.006

5. Tennessee 130 87.14 181,240 0.005

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wisconsin 100 9,999.99 999,999 0.004

2. Washington (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

3. New Mexico 60 9,999.99 999,999 0.008

4. Nebraska 40 9,999.99 999,999 0.004

5. Massachusetts 60 9,999.99 999,999 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ 50 9,999.99 999,999 $ $ 0.015

2. Greenville, SC 40 79.63 165,640 0.014

3. Camden, NJ Metro Div 40 84.51 175,780 0.008

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 50 9,999.99 999,999 0.005

5. St. Louis, MO-IL 40 89.90 186,980 0.003

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metro Div (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

2. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 50 9,999.99 999,999 0.005

4. Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

5. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.

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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Construct oral prostheses to replace missing teeth and other oral structures to correct natural and acquired deformation of mouth and jaws, to restore and maintain

oral function, such as chewing and speaking, and to improve appearance.

29-1024 Prosthodontists

480

76.42 26.75 49.76

158,940 55,650 103,500

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4) (4) (4)

(4) (4) (4)

$ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of dentists 360 $ 89.40 185,960 $

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Offices of dentists 360 89.40 185,960

2. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing (6) 27.87 57,960

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Virginia 130 9,999.99 999,999 $ $ 0.004

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Virginia 130 9,999.99 999,999 0.004

2. New Jersey (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

3. Massachusetts (6) 46.12 95,920 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 120 9,999.99 999,999 $ $ 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 120 9,999.99 999,999 0.005

2. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div (6) 86.39 179,700 (6)

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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All dentists not listed separately.

29-1029 Dentists, all other specialists

4,560

52.09 19.63 25.08 43.85

108,340 40,830 52,160 91,200

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4) (4)

(4) (4)

$ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of dentists 1,720 $ 77.85 161,940 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,500 43.83 91,170

3. State government (OES designation) 300 26.13 54,350

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 100 44.21 91,960

5. Individual and family services 90 29.64 61,660

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Offices of dentists 1,720 77.85 161,940

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 100 44.21 91,960

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,500 43.83 91,170

4. Individual and family services 90 29.64 61,660

5. State government (OES designation) 300 26.13 54,350

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Oklahoma 680 (6) (6) 0.045

2. Maryland 190 51.41 106,930 0.008

3. New York 470 30.65 63,750 0.006

4. Pennsylvania 200 70.85 147,370 0.004

5. Virginia 120 63.59 132,280 0.003

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oregon (6) 82.99 172,620 (6)

2. New Jersey (6) 75.14 156,300 (6)

3. Georgia (6) 74.90 155,780 (6)

4. Maine (6) 72.66 151,130 (6)

5. Pennsylvania 200 70.85 147,370 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 140 $ 76.77 159,680 $ 0.014

2. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY 30 27.60 57,410 0.012

3. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 80 48.78 101,460 0.005

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 260 51.67 107,470 0.005

5. Edison, NJ Metro Div 50 65.07 135,350 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div (6) 79.67 165,720 (6)

2. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA (6) 77.35 160,880 (6)

3. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 140 76.77 159,680 0.014

4. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div (6) 75.91 157,900 (6)

5. Edison, NJ Metro Div 50 65.07 135,350 0.005

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing

quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.

29-1031 Dietitians and nutritionists

51,230

23.02 14.36 18.48 22.59 27.45 32.85

47,890 29,860 38,430 46,980 57,090 68,330

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 17,340 $ 23.18 48,220 $

2. Nursing care facilities 4,710 22.65 47,110

3. Local government (OES designation) 3,990 21.36 44,420

4. Outpatient care centers 3,930 24.64 51,240

5. State government (OES designation) 2,560 22.90 47,630

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other ambulatory health care services 140 33.90 70,500

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,470 29.66 61,690

3. Management and technical consulting services (6) 26.69 55,530

4. Home health care services 1,210 26.67 55,470

5. Scientific research and development services 140 25.27 52,570

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Kansas 800 $ 24.49 50,930 $ 0.061

2. Massachusetts 1,880 24.67 51,310 0.059

3. North Dakota 190 20.61 42,870 0.057

4. Indiana 1,520 21.33 44,370 0.052

5. New York 4,240 25.10 52,220 0.051

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 550 28.21 58,670 0.033

2. Alaska 120 27.35 56,880 0.039

3. District of Columbia 170 26.99 56,150 0.028

4. California 5,320 26.76 55,670 0.035

5. New Jersey 1,480 26.75 55,630 0.037

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. New Bedford, MA Metropolitan NECTA 100 $ 16.86 35,070 $ 0.153

2. Dubuque, IA 70 18.73 38,970 0.132

3. Greenville, NC 90 20.05 41,710 0.126

4. Lima, OH 70 21.46 44,640 0.124

5. Hattiesburg, MS 60 28.17 58,590 0.106

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 270 32.10 66,780 0.030

2. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 40 32.00 66,560 0.026

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 340 31.59 65,700 0.035

4. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 410 31.29 65,080 0.040

5. Stockton, CA 90 30.39 63,200 0.042

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments,

prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.

29-1041 Optometrists

24,220

47.38 21.65 31.99 43.77 56.97

98,550 45,030 66,530 91,040 118,490

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

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$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of other health practitioners 15,960 $ 45.90 95,470 $

2. Offices of physicians 3,660 56.56 117,650

3. Health and personal care stores 2,660 47.71 99,230

4. Outpatient care centers 590 44.98 93,570

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 320 48.51 100,890

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Offices of physicians 3,660 56.56 117,650

2. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing 60 54.05 112,420

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 320 48.51 100,890

4. Management of companies and enterprises 90 48.03 99,900

5. Health and personal care stores 2,660 47.71 99,230

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Dakota 160 $ 42.21 87,810 $ 0.048

2. Rhode Island 160 49.00 101,910 0.033

3. Wyoming 80 48.45 100,770 0.031

4. Illinois 1,810 44.28 92,100 0.031

5. Alaska 90 66.39 138,100 0.030

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Vermont 70 79.80 165,990 0.023

2. Delaware 100 70.92 147,510 0.024

3. Alaska 90 66.39 138,100 0.030

4. Georgia 460 66.30 137,890 0.011

5. North Carolina 560 65.25 135,720 0.014

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Las Cruces, NM 60 $ 38.53 80,140 $ 0.091

2. Waterbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 50 48.58 101,050 0.072

3. Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA 120 60.21 125,230 0.050

4. Saginaw-Saginaw Township North, MI 40 73.59 153,060 0.044

5. Lincoln, NE 70 54.44 113,230 0.044

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR (6) 89.10 185,330 (6)

2. Spokane, WA (6) 87.17 181,300 (6)

3. Greensboro-High Point, NC 60 81.09 168,660 0.017

4. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 210 77.62 161,450 0.009

5. Saginaw-Saginaw Township North, MI 40 73.59 153,060 0.044

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians

and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.

29-1051 Pharmacists

239,920

44.95 32.63 39.99 45.44 51.99 57.44

93,500 67,860 83,180 94,520 108,140 119,480

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Health and personal care stores 106,940 $ 45.74 95,140 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 52,150 44.50 92,550

3. Grocery stores 20,000 44.56 92,690

4. Department stores 13,640 45.27 94,170

5. Other general merchandise stores 10,630 45.41 94,450

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Individual and family services 80 52.56 109,330

2. Management of companies and enterprises 710 47.87 99,580

3. Management and technical consulting services 260 47.82 99,460

4. Other ambulatory health care services (6) 47.14 98,050

5. Machinery and equipment rental and leasing 40 46.90 97,540

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 990 $ 39.51 82,180 $ 0.260

2. West Virginia 1,800 45.22 94,050 0.253

3. Alabama 4,360 43.87 91,250 0.228

4. Arkansas 2,590 43.48 90,440 0.222

5. Nebraska 1,950 39.82 82,820 0.216

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 23,700 51.03 106,150 0.157

2. Maine 1,170 49.18 102,300 0.196

3. Alaska 370 48.70 101,290 0.122

4. Minnesota 4,620 47.98 99,800 0.172

5. Kentucky 3,580 47.55 98,910 0.201

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Dothan, AL 300 $ 40.15 83,500 $ 0.477

2. Lima, OH 210 44.50 92,570 0.373

3. Alexandria, LA 230 38.12 79,300 0.369

4. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 4,420 42.98 89,400 0.354

5. Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH 380 50.38 104,780 0.340

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Merced, CA 70 59.39 123,530 0.119

2. Salinas, CA 170 58.02 120,690 0.108

3. Ocean City, NJ 100 57.05 118,670 0.249

4. Chico, CA 160 56.30 117,100 0.211

5. Modesto, CA 340 54.32 112,980 0.203

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Administer anesthetics during surgery or other medical procedures.

29-1061 Anesthesiologists

29,890

88.63 54.91 9,999.99

184,340 114,200 999,999

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4) (4) (4)

(4) (4) (4)

$ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of physicians 24,660 $ 92.04 191,440 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 3,650 73.59 153,060

3. Colleges and universities 570 49.25 102,450

4. Outpatient care centers 380 81.59 169,710

5. Offices of other health practitioners 240 79.37 165,080

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other ambulatory health care services (6) 9,999.99 999,999

2. Offices of physicians 24,660 92.04 191,440

3. Other hospitals 80 83.09 172,830

4. Offices of dentists 110 83.08 172,810

5. Outpatient care centers 380 81.59 169,710

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Pennsylvania 2,900 $ 81.09 168,660 $ 0.051

2. Missouri 1,110 86.34 179,590 0.041

3. Maryland 1,020 9,999.99 999,999 0.040

4. Oregon 640 9,999.99 999,999 0.039

5. West Virginia 270 82.10 170,780 0.038

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

2. Utah (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

3. Tennessee 650 9,999.99 999,999 0.024

4. Oregon 640 9,999.99 999,999 0.039

5. New York 1,390 9,999.99 999,999 0.017

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Kansas City, MO-KS 940 $ 83.35 173,370 $ 0.096

2. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 1,620 89.23 185,600 0.087

3. Kalamazoo-Portage, MI 90 9,999.99 999,999 0.064

4. Lincoln, NE 90 88.74 184,570 0.056

5. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro, TN 390 9,999.99 999,999 0.052

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 80 9,999.99 999,999 0.024

2. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 320 9,999.99 999,999 0.043

3. Toledo, OH 90 9,999.99 999,999 0.028

4. Springfield, IL (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

5. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population.

29-1062 Family and general practitioners

109,400

72.04 33.65 54.14

149,850 69,990 112,600

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4) (4) (4)

(4) (4) (4)

$ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of physicians 71,590 $ 75.05 156,110 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 16,000 68.63 142,760

3. Outpatient care centers 6,820 80.06 166,530

4. Local government (OES designation) 4,700 50.52 105,090

5. Colleges and universities 3,650 46.32 96,350

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Medical and diagnostic laboratories 300 91.40 190,100

2. Scientific research and development services 60 83.94 174,600

3. Offices of dentists 170 83.34 173,340

4. Employment services 460 82.96 172,560

5. Outpatient care centers 6,820 80.06 166,530

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,560 (6) (6) 0.256

2. Mississippi 2,110 81.36 169,240 0.190

3. New Mexico 1,370 72.60 151,010 0.174

4. Pennsylvania 8,140 66.64 138,610 0.145

5. West Virginia 990 78.38 163,020 0.139

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Kansas 1,110 85.54 177,930 0.084

2. Rhode Island 480 82.02 170,600 0.099

3. Louisiana 890 81.65 169,830 0.050

4. Nebraska 1,190 81.37 169,260 0.132

5. Mississippi 2,110 81.36 169,240 0.190

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Hattiesburg, MS 180 $ 65.39 136,020 $ 0.317

2. Anderson, IN 130 93.73 194,950 0.316

3. Morgantown, WV 170 71.83 149,400 0.303

4. Asheville, NC 500 73.28 152,410 0.298

5. Altoona, PA 180 73.51 152,910 0.295

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

2. Sumter, SC 30 9,999.99 999,999 0.079

3. Lafayette, LA (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

4. Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

5. Hot Springs, AR (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Diagnose and provide non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults who have a wide range of problems

associated with the internal organs. Include subspecialists, such as cardiologists and gastroenterologists, with "All Other Physicians" (29-1069).

29-1063 Internists, general

48,700

77.34 41.86 61.66

160,860 87,070 128,250

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4) (4) (4)

(4) (4) (4)

$ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of physicians 37,930 $ 80.70 167,860 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 6,480 65.03 135,270

3. Outpatient care centers 1,960 76.27 158,640

4. Colleges and universities 1,080 40.53 84,290

5. State government (OES designation) 180 67.62 140,640

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Medical and diagnostic laboratories (6) 90.25 187,730

2. Offices of physicians 37,930 80.70 167,860

3. Nursing care facilities 40 78.75 163,800

4. Home health care services 120 78.14 162,530

5. Outpatient care centers 1,960 76.27 158,640

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Rhode Island 500 $ 85.16 177,130 $ 0.104

2. Connecticut 1,330 69.00 143,520 0.080

3. Maine 400 70.59 146,830 0.067

4. West Virginia 460 76.38 158,870 0.065

5. Georgia 2,610 78.01 162,250 0.065

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Louisiana 200 90.66 188,570 0.011

2. Arkansas 200 90.51 188,250 0.017

3. Idaho (6) 90.24 187,690 (6)

4. North Carolina 1,070 88.13 183,310 0.027

5. New Hampshire 120 88.09 183,220 0.019

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Battle Creek, MI 120 (6) (6) 0.208

2. Erie, PA 140 87.88 182,790 0.108

3. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 290 72.74 151,290 0.106

4. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI 880 9,999.99 999,999 0.106

5. Sumter, SC 40 9,999.99 999,999 0.105

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

2. Victoria, TX (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

3. Sumter, SC 40 9,999.99 999,999 0.105

4. Springfield, MO (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

5. Provo-Orem, UT (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

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Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, especially those affecting the reproductive system and the process of childbirth.

29-1064 Obstetricians and gynecologists

22,520

85.60 49.55 9,999.99

178,040 103,070 999,999

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4) (4) (4)

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$ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of physicians 18,940 $ 88.39 183,850 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 2,190 74.27 154,480

3. Outpatient care centers 550 83.43 173,520

4. Colleges and universities 550 39.63 82,430

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Offices of physicians 18,940 88.39 183,850

2. Outpatient care centers 550 83.43 173,520

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 2,190 74.27 154,480

4. Colleges and universities 550 39.63 82,430

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 330 (6) (6) 0.054

2. Georgia 2,090 9,999.99 999,999 0.052

3. Rhode Island 240 83.79 174,270 0.050

4. Vermont 80 75.00 156,000 0.027

5. Texas 2,570 88.13 183,310 0.026

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Hampshire 90 9,999.99 999,999 0.014

2. Louisiana 370 9,999.99 999,999 0.021

3. Iowa 160 9,999.99 999,999 0.011

4. Georgia 2,090 9,999.99 999,999 0.052

5. Arkansas 130 9,999.99 999,999 0.011

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 110 $ 80.04 166,480 $ 0.048

2. Norwich-New London, CT-RI Metropolitan NECTA 60 (6) (6) 0.044

3. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 840 9,999.99 999,999 0.042

4. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 230 70.17 145,960 0.041

5. Baton Rouge, LA 140 9,999.99 999,999 0.039

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. York-Hanover, PA (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

2. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 150 9,999.99 999,999 0.008

3. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

4. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

5. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent children's diseases and injuries.

29-1065 Pediatricians, general

28,930

68.00 31.96 49.63 66.41

141,440 66,480 103,230 138,130

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4) (4)

(4) (4)

$ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of physicians 22,780 $ 69.78 145,140 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 3,130 62.45 129,900

3. Colleges and universities 1,260 48.57 101,020

4. Outpatient care centers 860 68.82 143,150

5. Other hospitals 450 70.18 145,970

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Offices of other health practitioners 40 85.19 177,190

2. Elementary and secondary schools 180 71.79 149,320

3. Other hospitals 450 70.18 145,970

4. Offices of physicians 22,780 69.78 145,140

5. Outpatient care centers 860 68.82 143,150

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Rhode Island 380 $ 61.86 128,670 $ 0.079

2. Massachusetts 1,670 70.20 146,010 0.053

3. Vermont 140 (6) (6) 0.047

4. Connecticut 630 64.21 133,560 0.038

5. Ohio 1,910 71.73 149,190 0.036

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Louisiana 250 85.15 177,110 0.014

2. Arizona 670 80.66 167,780 0.026

3. Kentucky 420 79.15 164,620 0.024

4. Mississippi 240 78.92 164,150 0.022

5. South Dakota 30 77.58 161,360 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Springfield, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 450 $ 67.64 140,700 $ 0.152

2. Columbus, GA-AL 80 88.15 183,340 0.068

3. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 490 63.74 132,580 0.066

4. Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH 690 71.31 148,320 0.065

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 950 69.56 144,690 0.058

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Monroe, LA (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

2. Jonesboro, AR (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

3. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

4. Fresno, CA (6) 95.29 198,200 (6)

5. Lafayette, LA (6) 92.74 192,900 (6)

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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent disorders of the mind.

29-1066 Psychiatrists

24,730

72.11 29.28 56.95

149,990 60,900 118,450

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4) (4) (4)

(4) (4) (4)

$ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of physicians 8,560 $ 79.18 164,700 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 3,480 64.01 133,150

3. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 3,370 67.97 141,380

4. Outpatient care centers 2,780 78.33 162,930

5. Local government (OES designation) 1,640 72.08 149,930

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other residential care facilities 60 79.80 165,980

2. Offices of physicians 8,560 79.18 164,700

3. Outpatient care centers 2,780 78.33 162,930

4. Management of companies and enterprises 80 78.01 162,260

5. Residential mental health facilities 420 77.64 161,480

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 370 $ 53.40 111,070 $ 0.061

2. Vermont 140 60.45 125,730 0.047

3. New York 3,150 62.11 129,190 0.038

4. West Virginia 240 67.45 140,290 0.034

5. Massachusetts 1,020 72.34 150,460 0.032

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Idaho (6) 89.14 185,420 (6)

2. Colorado 650 88.13 183,320 0.029

3. Kansas (6) 87.00 180,960 (6)

4. California (6) 84.95 176,700 (6)

5. New Jersey 880 84.68 176,140 0.022

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 180 $ 81.20 168,890 $ 0.069

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 2,490 60.86 126,590 0.050

3. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 110 81.48 169,470 0.048

4. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 740 69.94 145,480 0.045

5. Jefferson City, MO 30 69.11 143,750 0.042

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Springfield, MO (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

2. Pueblo, CO (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

3. Boise City-Nampa, ID (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

4. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 200 96.41 200,530 0.016

5. Albuquerque, NM 40 90.85 188,960 0.011

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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive methods, such as manual manipulation or by using instruments and appliances.

29-1067 Surgeons

51,900

88.53 56.18 9,999.99

184,150 116,850 999,999

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4) (4) (4)

(4) (4) (4)

$ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of physicians 42,700 $ 91.67 190,670 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 4,920 74.05 154,020

3. Colleges and universities 1,560 64.05 133,220

4. Outpatient care centers 1,430 83.74 174,170

5. Offices of other health practitioners 390 92.20 191,770

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Offices of dentists (6) 9,999.99 999,999

2. Offices of other health practitioners 390 92.20 191,770

3. Offices of physicians 42,700 91.67 190,670

4. Outpatient care centers 1,430 83.74 174,170

5. Other hospitals 220 78.45 163,180

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 480 (6) (6) 0.079

2. New Jersey 2,650 9,999.99 999,999 0.067

3. Maine 390 9,999.99 999,999 0.065

4. Delaware 270 83.66 174,010 0.064

5. South Dakota 230 93.34 194,140 0.060

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wyoming 50 9,999.99 999,999 0.019

2. Virginia 1,150 9,999.99 999,999 0.032

3. Rhode Island 250 9,999.99 999,999 0.052

4. Oklahoma 310 9,999.99 999,999 0.021

5. New Jersey 2,650 9,999.99 999,999 0.067

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Athens-Clarke County, GA 130 9,999.99 999,999 $ $ 0.168

2. Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA 60 9,999.99 999,999 0.135

3. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 90 9,999.99 999,999 0.130

4. Dothan, AL 80 89.69 186,550 0.127

5. Battle Creek, MI 70 9,999.99 999,999 0.121

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Springfield, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 110 9,999.99 999,999 0.037

2. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan NECTA 290 9,999.99 999,999 0.050

3. Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, ME Metroploitan NECTA 170 9,999.99 999,999 0.088

4. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 60 9,999.99 999,999 0.022

5. Manchester, NH Metropolitan NECTA (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

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All physicians and surgeons not listed separately.

29-1069 Physicians and surgeons, all other

208,960

68.38 21.71 40.69

142,220 45,160 84,630

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4) (4) (4)

(4) (4) (4)

$ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of physicians 92,050 $ 85.99 178,870 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 61,530 52.09 108,350

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 22,810 50.53 105,110

4. Colleges and universities 10,870 36.01 74,910

5. Outpatient care centers 5,400 80.28 166,970

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Architectural and engineering services (6) 95.46 198,560

2. Medical and diagnostic laboratories 4,160 90.92 189,120

3. Offices of physicians 92,050 85.99 178,870

4. Accounting and bookkeeping services (6) 84.81 176,400

5. Outpatient care centers 5,400 80.28 166,970

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New York 33,180 $ 63.63 132,350 $ 0.396

2. Maryland 6,810 59.56 123,890 0.269

3. New Hampshire 1,590 80.80 168,070 0.253

4. Michigan 10,560 64.22 133,590 0.246

5. Massachusetts 7,690 64.62 134,400 0.243

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Utah 1,080 89.67 186,500 0.094

2. Minnesota 4,540 86.82 180,590 0.169

3. Wisconsin 3,570 85.52 177,890 0.130

4. Delaware 620 85.40 177,630 0.146

5. Indiana 2,050 83.90 174,510 0.070

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 4,320 $ 60.55 125,950 $ 0.764

2. Glens Falls, NY 390 83.92 174,540 0.745

3. Durham, NC 1,660 30.47 63,380 0.637

4. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 4,520 65.90 137,060 0.563

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 23,870 61.23 127,350 0.480

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

2. Wheeling, WV-OH (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

3. Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH 60 9,999.99 999,999 0.132

4. Warner Robins, GA (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

5. Sherman-Denison, TX (6) 9,999.99 999,999 (6)

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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel

patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants. Exclude "Emergency Medical

Technicians and Paramedics" (29-2041), "Medical Assistants" (31-9092), and "Registered Nurses" (29-1111).

29-1071 Physician assistants

62,960

35.71 20.72 30.01 36.05 42.90 49.15

74,270 43,100 62,430 74,980 89,220 102,230

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of physicians 35,760 $ 35.64 74,130 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 14,530 36.05 74,980

3. Outpatient care centers 4,170 37.51 78,020

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,950 34.61 71,990

5. Colleges and universities 1,450 35.00 72,790

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other hospitals 400 40.94 85,150

2. Office administrative services 340 40.05 83,300

3. Medical and diagnostic laboratories 160 38.31 79,690

4. Employment services 790 38.09 79,230

5. Nursing care facilities 80 37.92 78,880

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 390 $ 36.40 75,720 $ 0.102

2. Maine 600 38.71 80,520 0.101

3. North Dakota 300 32.03 66,620 0.089

4. West Virginia 610 34.82 72,420 0.086

5. Nebraska 770 37.31 77,610 0.085

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 180 41.57 86,460 0.059

2. Utah 620 41.09 85,460 0.054

3. Maryland 1,930 40.93 85,140 0.076

4. Texas 3,810 39.10 81,330 0.039

5. California 5,820 38.92 80,960 0.039

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Greenville, NC 170 $ 31.90 66,340 $ 0.238

2. Niles-Benton Harbor, MI 140 37.08 77,120 0.224

3. Fayetteville, NC 260 37.37 77,720 0.213

4. Morgantown, WV 100 30.31 63,030 0.178

5. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 160 43.14 89,720 0.161

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Evansville, IN-KY 80 47.53 98,860 0.046

2. Merced, CA 30 45.23 94,080 0.051

3. Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice, FL 160 45.19 94,000 0.055

4. Waterbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 40 45.19 93,990 0.058

5. Charleston-North Charleston, SC 100 44.98 93,560 0.036

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Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

29-1081 Podiatrists

9,020

56.97 21.39 33.12 52.03

118,500 44,500 68,890 108,220

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4) (4)

(4) (4)

$ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of other health practitioners 6,590 $ 59.59 123,940 $

2. Offices of physicians 1,290 54.04 112,400

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 550 42.06 87,480

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 340 45.40 94,420

5. Outpatient care centers 130 62.17 129,310

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Outpatient care centers 130 62.17 129,310

2. Offices of other health practitioners 6,590 59.59 123,940

3. Offices of physicians 1,290 54.04 112,400

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 340 45.40 94,420

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 550 42.06 87,480

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Delaware 70 $ 50.23 104,470 $ 0.016

2. New Mexico 120 (6) (6) 0.015

3. New Jersey 570 50.02 104,040 0.014

4. Pennsylvania 630 55.69 115,840 0.011

5. New York 920 60.74 126,330 0.011

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oregon (6) 84.97 176,740 (6)

2. Georgia 270 80.40 167,230 0.007

3. Kentucky 60 79.54 165,440 0.003

4. Oklahoma (6) 78.18 162,610 (6)

5. North Carolina 160 75.73 157,530 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 80 $ 46.39 96,500 $ 0.024

2. Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA 50 54.12 112,570 0.020

3. Akron, OH 60 48.35 100,580 0.018

4. York-Hanover, PA 30 43.54 90,560 0.017

5. Chattanooga, TN-GA 40 58.19 121,030 0.017

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL 30 88.84 184,780 0.003

2. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metro Div (6) 85.11 177,020 (6)

3. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 50 80.76 167,970 0.003

4. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 80 74.15 154,230 0.008

5. Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ 40 69.30 144,140 0.012

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Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured,

convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration

required. Include advance practice nurses such as: nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, and certified registered nurse

anesthetists. Advanced practice nursing is practiced by RNs who have specialized formal, post-basic education and who function in highly autonomous and

specialized roles.

29-1111 Registered nurses

2,417,150

28.71 19.35 22.94 27.54 33.58 40.11

59,730 40,250 47,710 57,280 69,850 83,440

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

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$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 1,373,610 $ 29.31 60,970 $

2. Offices of physicians 209,260 28.45 59,170

3. Home health care services 124,470 27.31 56,810

4. Nursing care facilities 122,990 25.81 53,690

5. Employment services 95,490 31.36 65,230

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 90 33.60 69,890

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 49,170 33.38 69,440

3. Other professional and technical services 150 32.83 68,280

4. Electronic shopping and mail-order houses 240 31.90 66,350

5. Legal services 340 31.59 65,700

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 9,420 $ 23.83 49,560 $ 2.471

2. Massachusetts 76,350 34.09 70,910 2.408

3. Maine 13,690 26.47 55,060 2.293

4. Mississippi 25,100 24.10 50,130 2.255

5. Pennsylvania 126,120 27.42 57,040 2.240

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 234,260 36.12 75,130 1.555

2. Massachusetts 76,350 34.09 70,910 2.408

3. Hawaii 9,610 33.02 68,680 1.604

4. Maryland 47,560 32.87 68,370 1.879

5. New Jersey 80,330 32.02 66,600 2.030

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Iowa City, IA 3,510 $ 24.77 51,510 $ 4.602

2. Alexandria, LA 2,320 23.78 49,460 3.724

3. Lima, OH 1,960 24.97 51,940 3.481

4. Ann Arbor, MI 6,740 29.93 62,250 3.407

5. Cumberland, MD-WV 1,340 24.10 50,120 3.404

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 14,930 44.42 92,400 1.675

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 17,430 43.18 89,820 1.700

3. Salinas, CA 2,130 40.83 84,920 1.347

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 15,430 39.83 82,840 1.594

5. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 3,240 38.84 80,790 1.692

See footnotes at end of table.
384

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.

29-1121 Audiologists

10,910

29.38 18.45 22.70 27.46 34.11 42.86

61,110 38,370 47,220 57,120 70,940 89,160

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of physicians 3,070 $ 28.48 59,240 $

2. Health and personal care stores 2,030 29.76 61,900

3. Offices of other health practitioners 1,780 32.49 67,570

4. Elementary and secondary schools 1,250 27.85 57,930

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 1,170 29.26 60,870

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other ambulatory health care services (6) 35.07 72,940

2. Offices of other health practitioners 1,780 32.49 67,570

3. Outpatient care centers 190 31.18 64,850

4. Electronic instrument manufacturing 90 30.13 62,660

5. Health and personal care stores 2,030 29.76 61,900

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 170 $ 33.53 69,750 $ 0.028

2. Idaho 130 26.85 55,850 0.021

3. Michigan 680 29.32 60,980 0.016

4. Nebraska 120 22.71 47,230 0.013

5. Virginia 410 30.12 62,660 0.011

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Maine (6) 69.11 143,760 (6)

2. New Jersey 220 33.67 70,030 0.006

3. District of Columbia 170 33.53 69,750 0.028

4. Florida 460 32.26 67,110 0.006

5. Hawaii (6) 32.14 66,860 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Decatur, IL 40 $ 33.43 69,520 $ 0.073

2. South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI 50 26.96 56,080 0.037

3. Flint, MI 40 28.59 59,470 0.026

4. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 250 31.41 65,330 0.021

5. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 40 26.60 55,320 0.016

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div (6) 45.52 94,680 (6)

2. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro, TN (6) 43.31 90,080 (6)

3. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 60 36.23 75,360 0.005

4. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 80 35.96 74,800 0.008

5. Jacksonville, FL (6) 34.67 72,120 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
385

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general

independence, to disabled persons.

29-1122 Occupational therapists

88,570

30.05 19.64 24.26 29.07 35.44 43.00

62,510 40,840 50,450 60,470 73,710 89,450

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 23,340 $ 30.27 62,960 $

2. Offices of other health practitioners 18,120 31.53 65,580

3. Elementary and secondary schools 11,720 27.07 56,310

4. Nursing care facilities 7,670 31.60 65,730

5. Home health care services 6,170 34.68 72,130

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Child day care services 770 39.32 81,780

2. Home health care services 6,170 34.68 72,130

3. Management and technical consulting services 90 31.74 66,020

4. Nursing care facilities 7,670 31.60 65,730

5. Offices of other health practitioners 18,120 31.53 65,580

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Massachusetts 3,970 $ 29.40 61,150 $ 0.125

2. Delaware 510 22.86 47,550 0.120

3. Rhode Island 530 27.77 57,760 0.110

4. Connecticut 1,810 32.36 67,300 0.109

5. North Dakota 360 27.69 57,590 0.107

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 7,190 35.16 73,120 0.048

2. New Jersey 2,930 33.07 68,770 0.074

3. Connecticut 1,810 32.36 67,300 0.109

4. Nevada 460 32.23 67,050 0.037

5. Maryland 1,960 32.04 66,640 0.077

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA Metropolitan NECTA 180 $ 27.92 58,070 $ 0.358

2. Salisbury, MD 190 31.14 64,780 0.357

3. Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA 500 25.18 52,370 0.195

4. Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Div 120 27.63 57,470 0.154

5. Binghamton, NY 170 (6) (6) 0.153

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Naples-Marco Island, FL 70 41.39 86,080 0.054

2. Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL 40 39.79 82,760 0.082

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 390 39.28 81,700 0.040

4. Bowling Green, KY (6) 39.23 81,590 (6)

5. Modesto, CA 100 38.59 80,270 0.060

See footnotes at end of table.
386

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease or prevent deformity of

patients suffering from disease or injury.

29-1123 Physical therapists

156,100

32.72 22.36 26.46 31.83 37.54 45.58

68,050 46,510 55,030 66,200 78,080 94,810

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of other health practitioners 48,440 $ 32.42 67,440 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 44,980 32.31 67,210

3. Home health care services 17,350 36.38 75,670

4. Nursing care facilities 9,840 33.11 68,870

5. Offices of physicians 6,840 32.97 68,590

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Child day care services 440 39.09 81,310

2. Home health care services 17,350 36.38 75,670

3. Other amusement and recreation industries 90 35.91 74,700

4. Insurance carriers (6) 33.70 70,090

5. Employment services 3,310 33.31 69,290

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 620 $ 27.39 56,980 $ 0.207

2. Massachusetts 6,030 31.26 65,030 0.190

3. Connecticut 3,030 34.35 71,440 0.183

4. Rhode Island 870 33.40 69,470 0.180

5. Montana 720 26.77 55,670 0.169

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 13,510 36.40 75,710 0.090

2. Nevada 730 36.15 75,200 0.058

3. New Jersey 5,760 35.95 74,770 0.146

4. Texas 9,040 35.31 73,440 0.093

5. Oklahoma 1,940 34.74 72,260 0.129

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Missoula, MT 230 $ 24.63 51,230 $ 0.410

2. Salisbury, MD 180 31.95 66,470 0.339

3. Gadsden, AL 120 30.21 62,840 0.331

4. Waterbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 210 31.44 65,390 0.304

5. Punta Gorda, FL 120 27.60 57,410 0.286

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. El Centro, CA 40 44.01 91,530 0.080

2. Naples-Marco Island, FL 200 43.58 90,650 0.154

3. Salinas, CA 150 41.70 86,730 0.095

4. Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL 80 40.92 85,110 0.163

5. Gulfport-Biloxi, MS 140 40.37 83,980 0.149

See footnotes at end of table.
387

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription

and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and

maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

29-1124 Radiation therapists

14,290

32.49 21.56 26.04 31.81 37.76 44.28

67,580 44,840 54,170 66,170 78,550 92,110

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 10,050 $ 31.40 65,310 $

2. Offices of physicians 2,410 35.91 74,700

3. Outpatient care centers 520 34.75 72,280

4. Other hospitals 400 34.22 71,170

5. Colleges and universities 240 32.53 67,670

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Employment services (6) 37.80 78,620

2. Offices of physicians 2,410 35.91 74,700

3. Outpatient care centers 520 34.75 72,280

4. Other hospitals 400 34.22 71,170

5. Colleges and universities 240 32.53 67,670

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 190 $ 26.51 55,140 $ 0.031

2. Idaho 150 27.34 56,870 0.024

3. Wyoming 60 29.12 60,570 0.023

4. West Virginia 150 28.67 59,620 0.021

5. North Dakota 70 30.35 63,130 0.021

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 410 38.91 80,940 0.010

2. New Mexico 90 38.40 79,870 0.011

3. Washington 270 38.25 79,550 0.010

4. California 760 37.76 78,530 0.005

5. Connecticut 120 37.05 77,070 0.007

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Decatur, IL 50 $ 34.16 71,050 $ 0.091

2. Richmond, VA 180 27.66 57,530 0.030

3. Roanoke, VA 40 23.26 48,370 0.026

4. Knoxville, TN 80 38.50 80,080 0.025

5. Oklahoma City, OK 120 27.02 56,200 0.022

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Las Cruces, NM (6) 42.93 89,300 (6)

2. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 70 42.79 89,000 0.007

3. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro, TN 80 41.57 86,460 0.011

4. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 160 39.77 82,730 0.012

5. Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metro Div 50 39.47 82,090 0.007

See footnotes at end of table.
388

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips,

dramatics, social activities, and arts and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.

29-1125 Recreational therapists

24,130

17.55 10.04 12.88 16.82 21.56 26.70

36,510 20,880 26,780 34,990 44,850 55,530

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Nursing care facilities 6,300 $ 15.39 32,010 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 4,660 19.25 40,030

3. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 2,840 18.89 39,290

4. State government (OES designation) 2,290 19.34 40,230

5. Community care facilities for the elderly 1,640 14.54 30,230

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 700 28.00 58,230

2. Other amusement and recreation industries (6) 19.47 40,490

3. State government (OES designation) 2,290 19.34 40,230

4. Other hospitals 690 19.32 40,170

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 4,660 19.25 40,030

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Connecticut 820 $ 20.50 42,640 $ 0.049

2. Nebraska 420 13.71 28,520 0.047

3. North Dakota 150 15.61 32,470 0.045

4. Mississippi 440 14.54 30,240 0.040

5. Pennsylvania 1,790 16.85 35,040 0.032

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 150 22.48 46,760 0.025

2. Washington 220 22.06 45,880 0.008

3. California 1,450 21.90 45,560 0.010

4. Hawaii 50 21.68 45,100 0.008

5. New York 2,660 20.84 43,360 0.032

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Alexandria, LA 50 $ 16.33 33,970 $ 0.080

2. Rome, GA 30 17.13 35,640 0.074

3. Bismarck, ND 40 17.26 35,910 0.070

4. Jackson, MS 170 15.94 33,160 0.069

5. Reading, PA 110 17.90 37,240 0.066

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 100 27.83 57,880 0.011

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 80 25.77 53,600 0.008

3. Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division 30 23.45 48,780 0.034

4. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY 70 23.37 48,610 0.028

5. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 90 23.18 48,220 0.007

See footnotes at end of table.
389

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of

respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

29-1126 Respiratory therapists

99,330

23.37 16.92 19.63 22.80 27.00 30.86

48,610 35,200 40,840 47,420 56,160 64,190

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 74,630 $ 23.32 48,510 $

2. Other hospitals 3,330 23.35 48,570

3. Nursing care facilities 3,240 23.11 48,070

4. Employment services 2,860 27.78 57,780

5. Consumer goods rental 2,620 20.87 43,420

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Junior colleges 70 33.22 69,090

2. Employment services 2,860 27.78 57,780

3. Local government (OES designation) 280 27.61 57,430

4. Offices of physicians 2,450 24.79 51,560

5. Home health care services 1,430 23.67 49,240

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Indiana 3,300 $ 22.11 46,000 $ 0.113

2. Mississippi 1,200 19.58 40,720 0.108

3. West Virginia 760 19.74 41,060 0.107

4. Louisiana 1,890 20.81 43,290 0.106

5. Arizona 2,690 21.20 44,090 0.105

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 10,660 28.61 59,520 0.071

2. Alaska 200 27.86 57,940 0.066

3. New York 5,210 27.52 57,240 0.062

4. Maryland 1,620 27.37 56,940 0.064

5. Hawaii 330 27.37 56,930 0.055

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Hot Springs, AR 70 $ 21.71 45,150 $ 0.193

2. Springfield, OH 90 20.06 41,730 0.185

3. Gary, IN Metro Div 490 23.48 48,830 0.180

4. Kokomo, IN 80 21.30 44,300 0.174

5. Toledo, OH 560 21.85 45,440 0.173

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 550 33.86 70,430 0.062

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 700 32.43 67,460 0.068

3. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 230 32.23 67,030 0.041

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 480 30.67 63,790 0.050

5. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 130 30.35 63,130 0.068

See footnotes at end of table.
390

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform

research related to speech and language problems.

29-1127 Speech-language pathologists

98,690

29.25 18.26 22.29 27.74 34.81 43.46

60,840 37,970 46,360 57,710 72,410 90,400

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 50,260 $ 26.87 55,890 $

2. Offices of other health practitioners 15,050 31.50 65,520

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 11,330 30.64 63,730

4. Nursing care facilities 3,790 34.55 71,870

5. Home health care services 2,910 35.11 73,030

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Offices of physicians 580 50.54 105,130

2. Medical and diagnostic laboratories 110 50.19 104,400

3. Child day care services 1,180 43.87 91,260

4. Home health care services 2,910 35.11 73,030

5. Community care facilities for the elderly 500 34.56 71,890

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Dakota 470 $ 21.89 45,540 $ 0.140

2. New Mexico 1,060 27.49 57,180 0.134

3. West Virginia 820 23.26 48,390 0.115

4. Maine 680 23.48 48,830 0.114

5. Vermont 320 26.51 55,140 0.107

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nevada (6) 43.14 89,740 (6)

2. New Jersey 3,010 35.07 72,940 0.076

3. Connecticut 1,520 34.70 72,170 0.092

4. California 8,020 33.99 70,700 0.053

5. Maryland 2,380 32.92 68,460 0.094

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. San Angelo, TX 90 $ 23.40 48,660 $ 0.213

2. Rochester, NY 990 26.54 55,210 0.200

3. Winchester, VA-WV 100 27.67 57,550 0.182

4. Abilene, TX 110 22.04 45,850 0.176

5. Fayetteville, NC 210 31.38 65,270 0.172

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 40 43.94 91,400 0.058

2. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 70 39.02 81,170 0.112

3. Atlantic City, NJ 70 38.83 80,780 0.047

4. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 300 38.38 79,820 0.071

5. Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI 380 37.49 77,990 0.097

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All therapists not listed separately.

29-1129 Therapists, all other

11,660

21.67 10.04 12.41 20.31 27.38 34.92

45,070 20,880 25,800 42,250 56,940 72,640

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 2,880 $ 24.92 51,830 $

2. Outpatient care centers 2,620 12.45 25,890

3. Offices of other health practitioners 1,600 24.15 50,220

4. Individual and family services 570 20.20 42,010

5. Offices of physicians 430 26.23 54,550

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Home health care services 230 30.44 63,320

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 410 29.28 60,900

3. Other ambulatory health care services (6) 28.24 58,740

4. Employment services 100 26.38 54,880

5. Colleges and universities 240 26.35 54,810

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Illinois 1,410 $ 20.50 42,630 $ 0.024

2. Idaho 110 19.68 40,940 0.018

3. Florida 1,390 26.05 54,190 0.018

4. Rhode Island 70 27.34 56,870 0.015

5. Massachusetts 380 23.39 48,660 0.012

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 110 30.43 63,300 0.004

2. Nevada 70 30.37 63,180 0.006

3. Maryland (6) 29.17 60,680 (6)

4. Connecticut 90 28.18 58,610 0.005

5. Rhode Island 70 27.34 56,870 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 1,160 $ 20.78 43,230 $ 0.031

2. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 300 22.31 46,410 0.024

3. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL 50 27.14 56,450 0.024

4. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metro Div 120 37.85 78,720 0.021

5. Kalamazoo-Portage, MI 30 20.43 42,490 0.021

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metro Div 120 37.85 78,720 0.021

2. Jacksonville, FL 110 33.00 68,640 0.018

3. Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN 40 29.76 61,910 0.004

4. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 190 29.17 60,670 0.010

5. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 40 28.98 60,280 0.002

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Diagnose and treat diseases and dysfunctions of animals. May engage in a particular function, such as research and development, consultation, administration,

technical writing, sale or production of commercial products, or rendering of technical services to commercial firms or other organizations. Include veterinarians

who inspect livestock.

29-1131 Veterinarians

49,750

39.18 20.93 27.14 34.61 45.61 64.01

81,490 43,530 56,450 71,990 94,880 133,150

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other professional and technical services 45,530 $ 39.51 82,170 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,250 34.67 72,120

3. State government (OES designation) 600 36.93 76,820

4. Colleges and universities 560 30.58 63,600

5. Social advocacy organizations 460 33.32 69,300

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Spectator sports 70 52.59 109,380

2. Scientific research and development services 230 40.90 85,080

3. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 160 39.98 83,160

4. Other professional and technical services 45,530 39.51 82,170

5. Employment services (6) 38.69 80,470

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 220 $ 34.71 72,190 $ 0.073

2. Iowa 1,030 (6) (6) 0.070

3. Colorado 1,420 33.16 68,970 0.064

4. Delaware 260 44.74 93,050 0.061

5. South Dakota 230 29.60 61,570 0.060

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 60 54.51 113,390 0.010

2. Connecticut 540 53.63 111,560 0.033

3. New Jersey 1,350 52.08 108,330 0.034

4. Nevada 350 49.50 102,950 0.028

5. New York 2,300 48.36 100,590 0.027

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Ocala, FL 150 $ 27.61 57,420 $ 0.150

2. Ames, IA 50 34.85 72,490 0.122

3. Fort Collins-Loveland, CO 150 34.51 71,780 0.119

4. Greeley, CO 90 31.44 65,390 0.118

5. Dover, DE 60 51.00 106,090 0.104

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 240 60.97 126,820 0.027

2. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 160 60.55 125,940 0.016

3. Norwich-New London, CT-RI Metropolitan NECTA 30 58.83 122,360 0.022

4. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 280 58.54 121,760 0.028

5. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 100 57.98 120,590 0.036

See footnotes at end of table.
393

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All health diagnosing and treating practitioners not listed separately.

29-1199 Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other

53,270

39.96 16.11 20.92 29.60 51.40

83,110 33,500 43,520 61,570 106,920

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4)

(4)

$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 18,380 $ 29.52 61,400 $

2. Offices of physicians 11,270 63.02 131,080

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 8,000 40.01 83,210

4. Offices of other health practitioners 3,140 31.24 64,980

5. Colleges and universities 2,730 24.96 51,910

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Medical and diagnostic laboratories 1,150 71.24 148,170

2. Offices of physicians 11,270 63.02 131,080

3. Scientific research and development services (6) 51.63 107,380

4. Outpatient care centers 670 49.56 103,090

5. Management and technical consulting services 40 48.82 101,540

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Maryland 3,520 $ 49.75 103,480 $ 0.139

2. Arizona 2,610 52.51 109,220 0.101

3. Rhode Island 480 28.95 60,220 0.099

4. Missouri 2,600 41.95 87,250 0.096

5. Illinois 5,470 27.77 57,750 0.094

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Delaware 170 66.01 137,300 0.040

2. Nevada 260 62.52 130,050 0.021

3. Arkansas 220 60.68 126,200 0.019

4. Virginia 570 59.07 122,860 0.016

5. Colorado 1,380 53.21 110,680 0.063

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 2,560 $ 50.80 105,670 $ 0.453

2. Durham, NC 920 33.23 69,110 0.353

3. Gainesville, FL 280 31.56 65,640 0.237

4. Tucson, AZ 630 37.50 78,010 0.171

5. St. Louis, MO-IL 1,800 44.01 91,530 0.136

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Waterbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 40 82.51 171,620 0.058

2. Norwich-New London, CT-RI Metropolitan NECTA 60 82.25 171,080 0.044

3. Lewiston-Auburn, ME Metropolitan NECTA (6) 75.01 156,010 (6)

4. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 140 72.81 151,440 0.041

5. Reno-Sparks, NV 50 70.63 146,900 0.023

See footnotes at end of table.
394

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.

29-2011 Medical and clinical laboratory technologists

160,760

24.30 16.66 20.04 23.90 28.15 33.30

50,550 34,660 41,680 49,700 58,560 69,260

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 96,590 $ 24.34 50,630 $

2. Medical and diagnostic laboratories 22,830 25.26 52,540

3. Offices of physicians 12,320 22.57 46,940

4. Colleges and universities 6,740 22.37 46,540

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 5,110 27.45 57,090

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 5,110 27.45 57,090

2. Management of companies and enterprises 810 27.36 56,910

3. Scientific research and development services 990 26.09 54,260

4. Insurance carriers (6) 25.73 53,520

5. Local government (OES designation) 810 25.58 53,200

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Massachusetts 6,890 $ 24.73 51,440 $ 0.217

2. South Dakota 700 21.37 44,460 0.184

3. Louisiana 3,180 20.51 42,670 0.179

4. Nebraska 1,600 21.38 44,460 0.178

5. Pennsylvania 9,490 23.45 48,780 0.169

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 12,070 31.99 66,530 0.080

2. Alaska 210 29.23 60,800 0.069

3. Nevada 850 27.96 58,150 0.068

4. Connecticut 2,280 27.84 57,910 0.137

5. Rhode Island 520 27.74 57,700 0.108

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Muncie, IN 200 $ 22.23 46,230 $ 0.402

2. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 4,820 24.63 51,240 0.292

3. Monroe, LA 220 22.44 46,680 0.288

4. Alexandria, LA 170 21.74 45,210 0.273

5. Knoxville, TN 840 21.81 45,360 0.261

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 790 37.06 77,090 0.089

2. Salinas, CA 110 34.51 71,780 0.070

3. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 150 34.11 70,960 0.078

4. Stockton, CA 220 33.26 69,180 0.104

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 850 33.09 68,830 0.088

See footnotes at end of table.
395

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

29-2012 Medical and clinical laboratory technicians

144,710

16.65 10.50 12.71 15.79 19.72 24.16

34,620 21,830 26,430 32,840 41,020 50,250

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 62,110 $ 17.29 35,970 $

2. Offices of physicians 23,540 15.52 32,280

3. Medical and diagnostic laboratories 20,460 15.50 32,250

4. Colleges and universities 10,920 17.07 35,500

5. Other ambulatory health care services 5,990 14.99 31,180

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Electronic markets and agents and brokers 30 23.95 49,810

2. Accounting and bookkeeping services 140 20.19 42,000

3. Office administrative services 190 19.92 41,440

4. Offices of dentists 650 18.84 39,180

5. Insurance carriers (6) 18.75 39,000

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Massachusetts 6,960 $ 17.50 36,400 $ 0.220

2. Pennsylvania 10,670 17.31 36,010 0.189

3. Tennessee 4,490 14.64 30,450 0.165

4. Kansas 1,870 13.72 28,550 0.142

5. Indiana 4,070 16.29 33,890 0.140

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rhode Island 380 23.13 48,120 0.079

2. Alaska 210 21.83 45,410 0.069

3. Hawaii 570 19.49 40,530 0.095

4. District of Columbia 540 19.24 40,010 0.089

5. New York 9,650 18.89 39,300 0.115

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Rockford, IL 730 $ 24.40 50,750 $ 0.480

2. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 5,050 17.15 35,670 0.306

3. Kankakee-Bradley, IL 130 13.37 27,800 0.303

4. Muncie, IN 140 14.95 31,100 0.281

5. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 5,170 18.67 38,840 0.277

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 580 28.23 58,730 0.065

2. Decatur, IL (6) 26.16 54,410 (6)

3. Rockford, IL 730 24.40 50,750 0.480

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 500 22.48 46,760 0.052

5. San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA 60 22.37 46,540 0.056

See footnotes at end of table.
396

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop X-rays, or apply fluoride or

sealants.

29-2021 Dental hygienists

166,380

30.01 19.45 24.63 30.19 35.67 41.60

62,430 40,450 51,240 62,800 74,190 86,530

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of dentists 160,000 $ 30.12 62,640 $

2. Employment services 1,520 32.71 68,030

3. Offices of physicians 1,240 26.55 55,230

4. Outpatient care centers 550 30.40 63,240

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 490 25.77 53,600

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Employment services 1,520 32.71 68,030

2. Management and technical consulting services (6) 30.96 64,400

3. Management of companies and enterprises (6) 30.86 64,180

4. Outpatient care centers 550 30.40 63,240

5. Offices of dentists 160,000 30.12 62,640

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 590 $ 27.14 56,450 $ 0.197

2. Michigan 8,480 27.99 58,210 0.197

3. New Hampshire 1,190 33.23 69,120 0.190

4. Washington 5,110 39.80 82,780 0.187

5. North Dakota 600 24.68 51,330 0.179

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 5,110 39.80 82,780 0.187

2. Alaska 340 39.15 81,430 0.112

3. California 22,290 35.55 73,950 0.148

4. Colorado 2,980 35.06 72,920 0.135

5. Oregon 2,800 34.70 72,170 0.170

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lynn-Peabody-Salem, MA NECTA Division 400 $ 33.31 69,290 $ 0.393

2. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 340 32.48 67,550 0.343

3. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 290 34.34 71,430 0.320

4. Flint, MI 480 24.53 51,030 0.316

5. Bay City, MI 110 29.16 60,640 0.295

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Salinas, CA (6) 48.84 101,580 (6)

2. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 250 46.15 95,980 0.131

3. Bellingham, WA 130 43.15 89,750 0.168

4. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 280 42.81 89,050 0.216

5. Wenatchee, WA 50 42.74 88,900 0.128

See footnotes at end of table.
397

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations,

pulmonary-functions, lung capacity, and similar tests. Include vascular technologists.

29-2031 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

43,870

21.15 11.38 14.38 20.34 26.77 32.41

43,990 23,670 29,900 42,300 55,670 67,410

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 32,910 $ 20.67 43,000 $

2. Offices of physicians 6,860 22.30 46,380

3. Medical and diagnostic laboratories 820 25.23 52,490

4. Other ambulatory health care services 630 20.83 43,330

5. Colleges and universities 610 23.71 49,310

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management of companies and enterprises 60 26.75 55,630

2. Offices of other health practitioners 190 26.51 55,140

3. Medical and diagnostic laboratories 820 25.23 52,490

4. Employment services 540 23.92 49,750

5. Colleges and universities 610 23.71 49,310

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Kentucky 1,180 $ 17.77 36,950 $ 0.066

2. Pennsylvania 2,920 20.55 42,750 0.052

3. Michigan 2,110 22.15 46,080 0.049

4. Florida 3,850 18.02 37,490 0.049

5. South Dakota 180 19.91 41,410 0.047

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 40 26.43 54,980 0.013

2. Washington 590 26.01 54,090 0.022

3. New Jersey 1,130 25.76 53,570 0.029

4. Colorado 530 25.63 53,320 0.024

5. California 2,700 25.16 52,340 0.018

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Bowling Green, KY 90 $ 16.68 34,690 $ 0.162

2. Flagstaff, AZ 90 24.49 50,940 0.155

3. Shreveport-Bossier City, LA 170 15.94 33,140 0.099

4. Mobile, AL 140 17.07 35,510 0.081

5. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL 160 16.95 35,260 0.077

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 190 33.39 69,460 0.021

2. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 50 31.56 65,640 0.026

3. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 130 30.80 64,070 0.034

4. Rockford, IL 30 30.71 63,870 0.020

5. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 50 29.75 61,870 0.018

See footnotes at end of table.
398

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.

29-2032 Diagnostic medical sonographers

44,340

27.94 19.69 23.51 27.48 32.54 37.27

58,110 40,960 48,890 57,160 67,670 77,520

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 25,970 $ 27.73 57,670 $

2. Offices of physicians 11,930 27.91 58,050

3. Medical and diagnostic laboratories 3,930 28.65 59,580

4. Outpatient care centers 540 27.31 56,790

5. Other hospitals 390 28.29 58,850

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Employment services 390 33.20 69,050

2. Local government (OES designation) 280 32.22 67,020

3. Management of companies and enterprises 40 31.66 65,850

4. Medical and diagnostic laboratories 3,930 28.65 59,580

5. Other hospitals 390 28.29 58,850

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Delaware 330 $ 23.41 48,690 $ 0.078

2. Florida 3,910 25.70 53,450 0.050

3. South Dakota 180 23.06 47,970 0.047

4. Tennessee 1,190 25.19 52,400 0.044

5. Rhode Island 210 30.67 63,800 0.044

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 60 35.73 74,320 0.020

2. Colorado 620 32.95 68,540 0.028

3. Wisconsin 860 32.85 68,340 0.031

4. Connecticut 650 32.69 68,000 0.039

5. Washington 1,060 32.53 67,660 0.039

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL 90 $ 27.32 56,830 $ 0.184

2. Lynn-Peabody-Salem, MA NECTA Division 100 31.36 65,220 0.098

3. La Crosse, WI-MN 70 32.54 67,680 0.096

4. Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI 60 28.53 59,350 0.093

5. Hattiesburg, MS 50 22.36 46,500 0.088

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 140 40.40 84,040 0.014

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 230 39.20 81,530 0.026

3. Brownsville-Harlingen, TX 40 38.36 79,780 0.034

4. Anchorage, AK MSA 30 36.67 76,260 0.018

5. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 190 36.38 75,660 0.034

See footnotes at end of table.
399

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies utilizing a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock

solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and

fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

29-2033 Nuclear medicine technologists

19,270

30.29 22.35 25.73 29.95 34.81 39.57

63,000 46,490 53,530 62,300 72,410 82,310

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 12,810 $ 29.81 62,010 $

2. Offices of physicians 4,440 31.17 64,840

3. Medical and diagnostic laboratories 1,130 31.43 65,380

4. Other hospitals 170 32.52 67,640

5. Outpatient care centers 140 26.82 55,780

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management of companies and enterprises (6) 34.29 71,330

2. Other hospitals 170 32.52 67,640

3. Offices of other health practitioners (6) 31.74 66,030

4. Medical and diagnostic laboratories 1,130 31.43 65,380

5. Offices of physicians 4,440 31.17 64,840

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 220 $ 27.32 56,820 $ 0.031

2. South Dakota 110 25.45 52,940 0.029

3. Michigan 1,200 29.01 60,330 0.028

4. District of Columbia 140 26.65 55,430 0.023

5. New Jersey 790 35.65 74,160 0.020

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 1,610 36.13 75,140 0.011

2. New Jersey 790 35.65 74,160 0.020

3. Maryland 500 35.53 73,900 0.020

4. Rhode Island 50 34.32 71,390 0.010

5. Washington 310 34.27 71,280 0.011

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Cheyenne, WY 40 $ 22.35 46,480 $ 0.097

2. Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI 40 29.01 60,340 0.062

3. Sioux Falls, SD 70 24.61 51,190 0.055

4. Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH 60 30.28 62,990 0.054

5. Lansing-East Lansing, MI 90 21.10 43,890 0.043

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Fresno, CA 60 43.37 90,200 0.018

2. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 70 41.57 86,470 0.008

3. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 100 41.02 85,320 0.018

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 80 40.30 83,830 0.008

5. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 40 40.17 83,540 0.004

See footnotes at end of table.
400

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Take X-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Include technologists who specialize in

other modalities, such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance. Include workers whose primary duties are to demonstrate portions of the human body

on X-ray film or fluoroscopic screen.

29-2034 Radiologic technologists and technicians

190,180

23.71 15.75 19.15 23.16 27.86 33.13

49,320 32,750 39,840 48,170 57,940 68,920

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 114,600 $ 23.87 49,640 $

2. Offices of physicians 40,490 22.80 47,420

3. Medical and diagnostic laboratories 16,940 25.21 52,440

4. Outpatient care centers 3,910 22.51 46,820

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 3,400 24.36 50,680

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Machinery and equipment rental and leasing (6) 27.07 56,300

2. Scientific research and development services 230 26.50 55,120

3. Employment services 2,450 26.20 54,500

4. Management of companies and enterprises 410 25.25 52,520

5. Medical and diagnostic laboratories 16,940 25.21 52,440

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Rhode Island 1,380 $ 26.44 55,000 $ 0.286

2. South Dakota 920 19.57 40,710 0.241

3. Delaware 910 22.34 46,460 0.214

4. West Virginia 1,480 20.10 41,810 0.208

5. Tennessee 5,660 21.51 44,750 0.208

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 5,840 29.35 61,040 0.184

2. California 14,950 28.12 58,480 0.099

3. Alaska 370 27.98 58,190 0.122

4. New Jersey 5,930 27.76 57,730 0.150

5. New York 10,870 27.54 57,290 0.130

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. La Crosse, WI-MN 280 $ 22.80 47,420 $ 0.386

2. Tyler, TX 350 22.64 47,090 0.376

3. Columbia, MO 310 20.85 43,370 0.368

4. Iowa City, IA 270 21.39 44,500 0.354

5. Casper, WY 130 22.42 46,630 0.337

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 660 35.42 73,670 0.074

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 800 35.00 72,810 0.078

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 790 34.65 72,080 0.082

4. Salinas, CA 120 32.35 67,290 0.076

5. Stockton, CA 310 31.47 65,460 0.146

See footnotes at end of table.
401

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

29-2041 Emergency medical technicians and paramedics

196,190

14.13 8.32 10.23 13.01 16.93 21.77

29,390 17,300 21,290 27,070 35,210 45,280

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other ambulatory health care services 85,150 $ 12.88 26,790 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 39,550 14.62 30,400

3. Other support services 1,750 12.57 26,150

4. Offices of physicians 1,360 13.38 27,820

5. Outpatient care centers 750 15.08 31,370

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Junior colleges 30 20.40 42,440

2. Waste treatment and disposal 100 18.50 38,480

3. Colleges and universities 430 16.97 35,300

4. Management of companies and enterprises 90 15.75 32,760

5. Local government (OES designation) (6) 15.45 32,140

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 1,860 $ 10.47 21,780 $ 0.262

2. Oklahoma 3,790 10.40 21,620 0.252

3. Missouri 6,470 14.63 30,430 0.240

4. Tennessee 6,270 13.66 28,410 0.231

5. Pennsylvania 12,920 13.08 27,210 0.229

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 180 22.58 46,970 0.059

2. Nevada 1,050 20.67 43,000 0.083

3. Washington 2,690 20.29 42,200 0.098

4. Maryland 3,150 19.11 39,740 0.124

5. Hawaii 520 18.86 39,230 0.087

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Johnstown, PA 580 $ 7.83 16,290 $ 1.000

2. Anderson, SC 450 12.09 25,140 0.759

3. Gainesville, GA 300 12.66 26,330 0.431

4. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 800 11.25 23,400 0.393

5. Wausau, WI 260 12.82 26,670 0.379

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA (6) 27.64 57,490 (6)

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 360 27.06 56,280 0.037

3. Bellingham, WA 60 25.87 53,810 0.077

4. Anchorage, AK MSA 40 22.66 47,130 0.024

5. Fairbanks, AK MSA 70 21.73 45,210 0.189

See footnotes at end of table.
402

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assist dietitians in the provision of food service and nutritional programs. Under the supervision of dietitians, may plan and produce meals based on established

guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.

29-2051 Dietetic technicians

24,450

12.55 7.56 9.02 11.56 15.16 18.52

26,090 15,720 18,750 24,040 31,530 38,520

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 11,240 $ 13.08 27,220 $

2. Nursing care facilities 4,830 11.21 23,320

3. Local government (OES designation) 1,690 13.47 28,010

4. Community care facilities for the elderly 1,600 10.06 20,920

5. Other hospitals 500 12.43 25,850

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Health and personal care stores (6) 35.46 73,750

2. Offices of other health practitioners (6) 17.56 36,530

3. Home health care services (6) 15.73 32,730

4. Management of companies and enterprises 150 15.44 32,110

5. State government (OES designation) 370 14.26 29,650

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Rhode Island 350 $ 12.18 25,340 $ 0.073

2. Massachusetts 1,430 13.74 28,580 0.045

3. Vermont 130 12.41 25,820 0.043

4. Maryland 1,080 14.83 30,840 0.043

5. Illinois 2,080 11.31 23,520 0.036

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 170 16.33 33,970 0.006

2. Oregon 90 16.26 33,820 0.005

3. New Jersey 400 15.87 33,010 0.010

4. Minnesota 210 15.84 32,950 0.008

5. Connecticut 310 15.33 31,880 0.019

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Fresno, CA 190 $ 14.22 29,580 $ 0.058

2. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 320 15.36 31,940 0.057

3. Springfield, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 160 11.25 23,400 0.054

4. Baltimore-Towson, MD 650 14.60 30,360 0.051

5. Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR 160 9.94 20,680 0.049

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 130 19.42 40,400 0.015

2. Port St. Lucie-Fort Pierce, FL 30 18.53 38,550 0.023

3. Edison, NJ Metro Div 120 18.40 38,260 0.012

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 80 18.09 37,630 0.008

5. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 60 18.01 37,450 0.004

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications.

29-2052 Pharmacy technicians

282,450

12.75 8.56 10.10 12.32 14.92 17.65

26,510 17,800 21,010 25,630 31,030 36,720

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 48,760 $ 14.29 29,720 $

2. Grocery stores 18,920 12.85 26,730

3. Druggists' goods merchant wholesalers 4,480 12.93 26,890

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 4,410 17.00 35,350

5. Electronic shopping and mail-order houses 3,230 12.72 26,460

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Offices of dentists (6) 22.97 47,770

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 4,410 17.00 35,350

3. Local government (OES designation) 710 16.66 34,660

4. Scientific research and development services 100 16.36 34,030

5. Other ambulatory health care services 180 15.85 32,970

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Kentucky 5,800 $ 11.02 22,920 $ 0.326

2. West Virginia 2,160 10.67 22,200 0.304

3. Alabama 5,810 10.90 22,670 0.304

4. Delaware 1,280 10.28 21,380 0.302

5. Tennessee 8,020 12.41 25,820 0.295

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 23,360 16.50 34,320 0.155

2. Alaska 470 16.16 33,610 0.155

3. Washington 4,940 15.91 33,100 0.180

4. District of Columbia 740 15.11 31,420 0.121

5. Oregon 3,200 14.55 30,260 0.194

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Punta Gorda, FL 230 $ 11.43 23,780 $ 0.549

2. Hot Springs, AR 160 11.43 23,770 0.441

3. Dothan, AL 260 10.50 21,840 0.413

4. Decatur, IL 220 11.67 24,280 0.401

5. Johnson City, TN 300 11.24 23,390 0.397

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,120 19.41 40,360 0.126

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,360 19.02 39,560 0.140

3. Salinas, CA 230 18.81 39,120 0.145

4. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 1,490 18.39 38,250 0.145

5. Napa, CA 90 17.52 36,450 0.141

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Care for mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed individuals, following physician instructions and hospital procedures. Monitor patients' physical and emotional

well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral medications and

hypodermic injections.

29-2053 Psychiatric technicians

58,940

14.64 9.00 10.56 13.36 17.68 22.70

30,450 18,720 21,960 27,780 36,770 47,210

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 26,910 $ 14.84 30,870 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 10,850 14.68 30,530

3. State government (OES designation) 9,320 13.26 27,570

4. Other hospitals 2,700 20.85 43,360

5. Residential mental health facilities 2,450 11.19 23,280

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other hospitals 2,700 20.85 43,360

2. Employment services (6) 15.62 32,500

3. Individual and family services (6) 14.94 31,080

4. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 26,910 14.84 30,870

5. Local government (OES designation) 1,940 14.70 30,570

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Missouri 4,210 $ 10.09 20,990 $ 0.156

2. Utah 1,470 10.32 21,470 0.128

3. Arkansas 1,240 10.74 22,330 0.106

4. Virginia 3,480 12.33 25,640 0.096

5. District of Columbia 510 17.78 36,980 0.084

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 10,390 21.86 45,470 0.069

2. Connecticut 1,390 21.22 44,140 0.084

3. New Jersey 1,020 18.28 38,020 0.026

4. District of Columbia 510 17.78 36,980 0.084

5. Rhode Island 360 17.11 35,590 0.075

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Visalia-Porterville, CA 990 $ 21.43 44,580 $ 0.737

2. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 1,220 23.77 49,430 0.637

3. Provo-Orem, UT 870 9.77 20,310 0.526

4. Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR 630 10.74 22,350 0.193

5. Gainesville, FL 220 13.40 27,880 0.186

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 250 25.05 52,100 0.028

2. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 1,220 23.77 49,430 0.637

3. Waterbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 60 23.71 49,310 0.087

4. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 860 22.58 46,960 0.056

5. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 1,560 22.44 46,670 0.123

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Provide specific, well defined respiratory care procedures under the direction of respiratory therapists and physicians.

29-2054 Respiratory therapy technicians

18,710

19.17 12.47 15.41 18.81 22.56 27.03

39,860 25,940 32,050 39,120 46,930 56,220

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 16,020 $ 19.31 40,170 $

2. Offices of physicians 350 16.16 33,610

3. Other hospitals 340 19.64 40,850

4. Consumer goods rental 290 16.32 33,940

5. Offices of other health practitioners 260 17.15 35,660

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Health and personal care stores (6) 24.70 51,370

2. Employment services 190 23.49 48,850

3. Other ambulatory health care services (6) 23.37 48,620

4. Insurance carriers (6) 20.73 43,120

5. Other hospitals 340 19.64 40,850

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Kentucky 700 $ 16.72 34,780 $ 0.039

2. Louisiana 560 18.61 38,700 0.032

3. South Carolina 570 17.82 37,060 0.031

4. Alabama 580 15.59 32,430 0.030

5. Texas 2,810 18.39 38,250 0.029

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nevada 90 25.37 52,770 0.007

2. Massachusetts 230 25.36 52,740 0.007

3. Maryland 380 25.32 52,670 0.015

4. California 980 24.86 51,720 0.007

5. New Jersey 810 24.19 50,310 0.020

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Florence, SC 110 $ 18.71 38,920 $ 0.131

2. Tyler, TX 60 17.05 35,470 0.064

3. El Paso, TX 150 18.97 39,450 0.058

4. Monroe, LA 40 18.50 38,470 0.052

5. Charleston-North Charleston, SC 130 18.54 38,570 0.047

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (6) 29.99 62,380 (6)

2. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 60 26.93 56,010 0.011

3. Baltimore-Towson, MD 210 25.47 52,980 0.016

4. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 280 25.45 52,940 0.028

5. Stockton, CA (6) 24.90 51,790 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport

patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help

count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

29-2055 Surgical technologists

84,330

17.97 12.26 14.57 17.35 20.94 24.59

37,370 25,490 30,300 36,080 43,560 51,140

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 59,380 $ 17.74 36,900 $

2. Offices of physicians 8,660 18.92 39,340

3. Outpatient care centers 5,730 18.54 38,560

4. Offices of dentists 4,690 16.86 35,070

5. Employment services 1,390 21.28 44,260

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Home health care services 90 22.65 47,110

2. Medical and diagnostic laboratories (6) 21.30 44,300

3. Employment services 1,390 21.28 44,260

4. Other ambulatory health care services 540 21.15 43,990

5. Offices of other health practitioners 360 20.32 42,270

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 430 $ 15.57 32,400 $ 0.113

2. Tennessee 2,970 17.06 35,480 0.109

3. Mississippi 1,190 13.93 28,970 0.107

4. West Virginia 690 15.33 31,880 0.097

5. Utah 1,090 14.98 31,160 0.095

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 160 22.96 47,760 0.053

2. Connecticut 1,020 22.40 46,580 0.061

3. California 8,180 21.58 44,890 0.054

4. Minnesota 1,630 20.78 43,220 0.061

5. Maryland 1,520 20.65 42,950 0.060

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Rapid City, SD 130 $ 15.51 32,250 $ 0.222

2. Anniston-Oxford, AL 90 14.34 29,820 0.180

3. Lawton, OK 70 12.34 25,660 0.173

4. Monroe, LA 130 13.70 28,500 0.170

5. Panama City-Lynn Haven, FL 110 12.71 26,430 0.156

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 410 26.58 55,300 0.040

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 650 25.55 53,140 0.067

3. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 240 24.86 51,710 0.042

4. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 60 24.68 51,340 0.031

5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 150 24.17 50,270 0.035

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of

diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and

materials and maintain equipment and machines.

29-2056 Veterinary technologists and technicians

69,700

13.34 8.79 10.44 12.88 15.77 18.68

27,750 18,280 21,720 26,780 32,800 38,850

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other professional and technical services 64,320 $ 13.09 27,240 $

2. Colleges and universities 1,830 15.93 33,130

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 710 19.62 40,810

4. Social advocacy organizations 590 13.13 27,320

5. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 190 16.99 35,340

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 710 19.62 40,810

2. State government (OES designation) 90 18.20 37,860

3. Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks 70 17.57 36,550

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 80 17.57 36,540

5. Scientific research and development services (6) 17.40 36,190

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 360 $ 12.99 27,020 $ 0.120

2. New Hampshire 660 13.44 27,950 0.105

3. Rhode Island 470 14.25 29,640 0.097

4. Colorado 2,010 13.22 27,500 0.091

5. Maine 490 13.55 28,190 0.082

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 1,010 16.18 33,650 0.061

2. Illinois 2,660 15.66 32,570 0.046

3. Michigan 1,710 15.54 32,310 0.040

4. Massachusetts 1,780 15.39 32,020 0.056

5. California 8,180 15.08 31,380 0.054

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Gainesville, FL 270 $ 10.81 22,480 $ 0.228

2. Fort Collins-Loveland, CO 280 14.41 29,970 0.223

3. Auburn-Opelika, AL 80 10.81 22,490 0.168

4. Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL 80 12.60 26,220 0.163

5. Port St. Lucie-Fort Pierce, FL 190 10.46 21,760 0.148

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 390 21.88 45,510 0.101

2. Lansing-East Lansing, MI 200 19.11 39,750 0.095

3. Jefferson City, MO (6) 18.26 37,970 (6)

4. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 40 18.18 37,820 0.058

5. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY 140 18.01 37,460 0.056

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Care for ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under

the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

29-2061 Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

720,380

18.05 12.68 14.94 17.57 20.98 24.27

37,530 26,380 31,080 36,550 43,640 50,480

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Nursing care facilities 192,260 $ 18.77 39,050 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 171,470 17.33 36,050

3. Offices of physicians 91,010 16.16 33,620

4. Home health care services 55,720 18.87 39,250

5. Employment services 53,820 20.55 42,750

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Insurance carriers 950 20.58 42,810

2. Employment services 53,820 20.55 42,750

3. Data processing and related services (6) 19.80 41,170

4. Health and personal care stores 430 19.77 41,120

5. Office administrative services 1,500 19.54 40,630

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arkansas 12,320 $ 15.02 31,250 $ 1.056

2. Louisiana 18,310 15.46 32,150 1.030

3. West Virginia 6,590 14.43 30,000 0.927

4. Mississippi 9,870 14.45 30,070 0.887

5. Oklahoma 13,170 14.83 30,840 0.876

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 8,120 24.21 50,350 0.489

2. Massachusetts 16,910 22.91 47,660 0.533

3. New Jersey 18,180 22.87 47,580 0.459

4. District of Columbia 1,910 22.56 46,910 0.313

5. Maryland 9,530 22.22 46,220 0.377

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Dothan, AL 1,280 $ 15.30 31,820 $ 2.033

2. Alexandria, LA 1,110 14.43 30,010 1.782

3. Abilene, TX 1,110 14.54 30,250 1.771

4. Wichita Falls, TX 1,020 13.43 27,940 1.707

5. Pine Bluff, AR 650 15.88 33,030 1.702

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 2,810 26.45 55,020 0.290

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 2,360 26.25 54,590 0.265

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 3,260 25.90 53,870 0.318

4. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,750 24.97 51,930 0.413

5. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 2,850 24.94 51,870 0.514

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory

requirements of the health care system. Process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements and standards.

29-2071 Medical records and health information technicians

164,700

14.49 9.16 10.78 13.48 17.30 21.76

30,140 19,060 22,420 28,030 35,990 45,260

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 61,050 $ 15.20 31,620 $

2. Offices of physicians 43,510 12.35 25,690

3. Nursing care facilities 12,720 14.32 29,780

4. Outpatient care centers 6,250 13.62 28,330

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 4,670 19.24 40,010

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 80 25.44 52,910

2. Professional and similar organizations 80 19.96 41,520

3. Legal services 160 19.34 40,220

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 4,670 19.24 40,010

5. Scientific research and development services 660 18.97 39,450

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 940 $ 13.65 28,390 $ 0.247

2. Utah 2,660 13.28 27,630 0.231

3. Nebraska 1,750 13.62 28,330 0.194

4. Mississippi 2,160 12.34 25,670 0.194

5. Missouri 5,160 13.34 27,750 0.191

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 2,130 19.34 40,230 0.054

2. District of Columbia 810 17.87 37,170 0.133

3. Connecticut 1,320 17.76 36,950 0.080

4. Maryland 2,520 17.15 35,680 0.100

5. New York 8,190 16.47 34,260 0.098

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Morgantown, WV 220 $ 11.95 24,850 $ 0.392

2. New Bedford, MA Metropolitan NECTA 250 11.44 23,800 0.382

3. Punta Gorda, FL 150 12.16 25,300 0.358

4. Great Falls, MT 120 11.61 24,140 0.353

5. Yakima, WA 280 12.54 26,080 0.350

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 670 20.64 42,920 0.075

2. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 500 20.11 41,820 0.050

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 790 19.23 40,000 0.077

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 740 19.15 39,830 0.076

5. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 1,050 19.08 39,690 0.069

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or specification. Assist client with selecting frames. Measure

customer for size of eyeglasses and coordinate frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescription. Prepare work order for optical laboratory

containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses in frames. Verify exactness of finished lens spectacles. Adjust frame and lens position to fit client. May

shape or reshape frames. Include contact lens opticians.

29-2081 Opticians, dispensing

65,190

15.49 9.27 11.33 14.57 18.73 22.90

32,220 19,290 23,560 30,300 38,950 47,630

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of other health practitioners 22,160 $ 14.84 30,870 $

2. Health and personal care stores 22,040 16.42 34,150

3. Offices of physicians 7,190 16.15 33,580

4. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing 600 15.91 33,090

5. Outpatient care centers 410 17.13 35,630

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 350 18.18 37,820

2. Colleges and universities 120 18.01 37,460

3. Outpatient care centers 410 17.13 35,630

4. Health and personal care stores 22,040 16.42 34,150

5. Offices of physicians 7,190 16.15 33,580

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Dakota 460 $ 12.35 25,680 $ 0.137

2. Montana 390 12.02 25,010 0.091

3. South Dakota 340 11.83 24,610 0.089

4. Delaware 360 15.17 31,560 0.085

5. Oregon 1,270 14.69 30,560 0.077

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 1,480 23.21 48,280 0.037

2. Massachusetts 1,390 22.83 47,480 0.044

3. Nevada 270 21.71 45,150 0.021

4. Connecticut 660 21.01 43,710 0.040

5. Rhode Island 120 21.00 43,680 0.025

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Kalamazoo-Portage, MI 320 $ 13.49 28,060 $ 0.227

2. Grand Forks, ND-MN 90 16.20 33,700 0.180

3. Bismarck, ND 100 10.63 22,120 0.174

4. Dover, DE 100 12.37 25,740 0.173

5. Saginaw-Saginaw Township North, MI 150 14.08 29,290 0.167

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 570 26.20 54,490 0.035

2. Punta Gorda, FL 70 26.13 54,350 0.167

3. Edison, NJ Metro Div 360 25.39 52,820 0.036

4. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 460 24.30 50,540 0.046

5. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 40 24.22 50,380 0.058

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assist patients with disabling conditions of limbs and spine or with partial or total absence of limb by fitting and preparing orthopedic braces or prostheses.

29-2091 Orthotists and prosthetists

5,290

29.86 14.93 20.22 28.36 36.41 45.31

62,110 31,060 42,050 58,980 75,730 94,240

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Health and personal care stores 1,460 $ 31.77 66,080 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 590 23.03 47,900

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 430 30.28 62,970

4. Offices of physicians 380 25.24 52,500

5. Offices of other health practitioners 190 18.79 39,080

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers (6) 33.62 69,920

2. Consumer goods rental (6) 33.54 69,760

3. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing (6) 32.99 68,620

4. Health and personal care stores 1,460 31.77 66,080

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 430 30.28 62,970

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Hampshire 90 $ 39.37 81,890 $ 0.014

2. South Carolina 180 38.85 80,820 0.010

3. Tennessee 220 22.55 46,910 0.008

4. Washington 180 31.01 64,500 0.007

5. Michigan 280 30.18 62,770 0.007

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Florida 310 42.52 88,440 0.004

2. Nevada 50 41.51 86,350 0.004

3. New Hampshire 90 39.37 81,890 0.014

4. South Carolina 180 38.85 80,820 0.010

5. Oregon (6) 33.10 68,860 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Reno-Sparks, NV 50 $ 43.49 90,450 $ 0.023

2. Greenville, SC 60 31.67 65,880 0.020

3. Memphis, TN-MS-AR 60 23.30 48,450 0.010

4. Camden, NJ Metro Div 50 28.95 60,210 0.009

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 110 20.98 43,640 0.007

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL (6) 50.23 104,480 (6)

2. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metro Div 40 48.31 100,480 0.007

3. Columbia, SC (6) 45.70 95,060 (6)

4. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA (6) 45.27 94,160 (6)

5. Reno-Sparks, NV 50 43.49 90,450 0.023

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

29-2099 Health technologists and technicians, all other

72,180

18.39 10.79 13.28 16.89 22.06 28.38

38,260 22,440 27,620 35,140 45,890 59,020

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 33,000 $ 18.84 39,190 $

2. Outpatient care centers 12,910 16.45 34,210

3. Offices of physicians 6,790 18.28 38,010

4. Offices of other health practitioners 2,730 16.03 33,340

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,360 22.58 46,970

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management and technical consulting services 40 29.47 61,290

2. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 60 25.81 53,680

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,360 22.58 46,970

4. State government (OES designation) 620 22.57 46,950

5. Other hospitals 570 22.09 45,940

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Michigan 6,180 $ 18.45 38,380 $ 0.144

2. Arkansas 1,370 12.57 26,150 0.117

3. Washington 2,790 22.88 47,600 0.102

4. Ohio 4,750 16.88 35,110 0.089

5. Alaska 240 25.42 52,870 0.079

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 240 25.42 52,870 0.079

2. Washington 2,790 22.88 47,600 0.102

3. Rhode Island 230 22.05 45,860 0.048

4. Tennessee 910 21.64 45,010 0.033

5. Vermont 80 21.55 44,830 0.027

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR 620 $ 13.17 27,390 $ 0.190

2. Champaign-Urbana, IL 180 14.49 30,150 0.181

3. Peoria, IL 310 13.46 27,990 0.172

4. Holland-Grand Haven, MI 190 19.94 41,480 0.171

5. Modesto, CA 280 20.07 41,740 0.167

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 720 24.89 51,780 0.081

2. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 530 24.88 51,760 0.053

3. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 460 24.64 51,250 0.081

4. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 330 24.12 50,180 0.127

5. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA (6) 24.07 50,070 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical,

physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of

individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. Include environmental protection officers.

29-9011 Occupational health and safety specialists

42,220

28.50 16.95 21.66 27.90 34.93 41.63

59,270 35,250 45,050 58,030 72,660 86,590

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 6,410 $ 25.75 53,560 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 6,010 32.83 68,280

3. State government (OES designation) 5,580 24.53 51,020

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 2,470 28.57 59,430

5. Management and technical consulting services 2,050 32.79 68,200

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other professional and technical services (6) 39.26 81,650

2. Wired telecommunications carriers 120 38.35 79,760

3. Rail transportation 140 35.05 72,910

4. Petroleum merchant wholesalers 30 34.64 72,050

5. Computer systems design and related services 150 34.59 71,960

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 280 $ 38.32 79,700 $ 0.092

2. Wyoming 200 30.46 63,360 0.076

3. West Virginia 460 29.00 60,320 0.065

4. Washington 1,650 29.76 61,890 0.060

5. South Carolina 1,110 21.62 44,970 0.060

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 280 38.32 79,700 0.092

2. District of Columbia 250 37.54 78,080 0.041

3. California 3,820 32.61 67,820 0.025

4. Massachusetts 990 32.32 67,230 0.031

5. Rhode Island 80 32.23 67,030 0.017

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA 220 $ 33.84 70,390 $ 0.261

2. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 590 31.31 65,120 0.259

3. Olympia, WA 210 28.46 59,200 0.223

4. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 130 31.24 64,980 0.158

5. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 210 16.60 34,520 0.136

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 160 38.12 79,290 0.018

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 220 38.00 79,030 0.023

3. Columbus, OH 290 37.23 77,430 0.032

4. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 30 36.83 76,610 0.023

5. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 60 36.19 75,280 0.020

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit

chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers.

29-9012 Occupational health and safety technicians

10,020

21.32 12.14 15.65 20.27 25.89 33.00

44,340 25,240 32,550 42,160 53,840 68,640

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 1,670 $ 20.14 41,890 $

2. Management and technical consulting services 990 19.80 41,180

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 940 18.42 38,320

4. Colleges and universities 810 17.84 37,110

5. State government (OES designation) 600 24.21 50,370

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rail transportation 30 30.01 62,410

2. Other chemical product and preparation mfg. 30 29.67 61,700

3. Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. (6) 29.62 61,610

4. Scientific research and development services 170 28.21 58,670

5. Insurance carriers 50 28.18 58,610

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 80 (6) (6) 0.026

2. Wyoming 50 21.32 44,340 0.019

3. Louisiana 340 20.19 42,000 0.019

4. Nebraska 140 19.63 40,830 0.016

5. Maryland 360 23.94 49,800 0.014

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Arizona 170 31.22 64,930 0.007

2. West Virginia 50 26.38 54,860 0.007

3. New Mexico 90 26.32 54,750 0.011

4. Virginia 110 25.62 53,290 0.003

5. Colorado 100 25.04 52,080 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lafayette, LA 160 $ 21.21 44,120 $ 0.115

2. Durham, NC 60 23.39 48,660 0.023

3. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 90 21.41 44,530 0.020

4. Evansville, IN-KY 30 22.53 46,860 0.017

5. Indianapolis-Carmel, IN 140 19.78 41,140 0.016

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 30 37.67 78,360 0.003

2. Birmingham-Hoover, AL (6) 28.39 59,050 (6)

3. Denver-Aurora, CO (6) 27.05 56,270 (6)

4. San Antonio, TX 40 26.71 55,550 0.005

5. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 80 26.28 54,670 0.002

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Evaluate, advise, and treat athletes to assist recovery from injury, avoid injury, or maintain peak physical fitness.

29-9091 Athletic trainers

15,440 38,860 21,940 28,920 36,560 45,690 57,580

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other amusement and recreation industries 3,500 (5) $ 34,700

2. Colleges and universities 3,190 (5) 41,340

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 2,360 (5) 39,330

4. Offices of other health practitioners 2,120 (5) 36,640

5. Elementary and secondary schools 1,060 (5) 45,230

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Performing arts companies (6) (5) 58,760

2. Spectator sports 480 (5) 46,350

3. Elementary and secondary schools 1,060 (5) 45,230

4. Professional and similar organizations 70 (5) 44,680

5. Other hospitals 150 (5) 41,500

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Massachusetts 780 (5) $ 37,250 0.025

2. Illinois 1,350 (5) 38,460 0.023

3. New Hampshire 130 (5) 41,430 0.021

4. Montana 90 (5) 25,140 0.021

5. Missouri 580 (5) 35,800 0.021

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 90 (5) 47,740 0.015

2. Arkansas 70 (5) 47,670 0.006

3. New Jersey 440 (5) 47,590 0.011

4. Rhode Island 50 (5) 43,410 0.010

5. Delaware 40 (5) 42,710 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Janesville, WI 30 (5) $ 43,040 0.044

2. Greenville, SC 130 (5) 71,200 0.044

3. Manchester, NH Metropolitan NECTA 40 (5) 40,830 0.041

4. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 810 (5) 38,870 0.041

5. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 90 (5) 40,140 0.033

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Greenville, SC 130 (5) 71,200 0.044

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 40 (5) 56,860 0.004

3. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL 60 (5) 51,670 0.006

4. Edison, NJ Metro Div 70 (5) 50,840 0.007

5. Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Div 60 (5) 49,850 0.007

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All healthcare practitioners and technical workers not listed separately.

29-9099 Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other

50,690

21.68 10.44 13.00 17.89 27.35 39.38

45,090 21,720 27,040 37,200 56,890 81,910

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 18,150 $ 21.17 44,030 $

2. Outpatient care centers 4,780 16.90 35,140

3. Offices of physicians 4,050 21.54 44,810

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 3,650 30.79 64,050

5. Offices of other health practitioners 2,730 20.09 41,790

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Power generation and supply 80 31.57 65,660

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 3,650 30.79 64,050

3. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 430 29.93 62,260

4. Professional and similar organizations 40 27.80 57,830

5. Druggists' goods merchant wholesalers 210 27.43 57,060

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Mexico 1,920 $ 13.54 28,160 $ 0.243

2. Rhode Island 740 21.18 44,050 0.153

3. Alaska 390 23.41 48,700 0.128

4. New Hampshire 520 24.58 51,120 0.083

5. Pennsylvania 4,470 22.61 47,020 0.079

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 290 33.03 68,710 0.007

2. New York 1,440 32.27 67,130 0.017

3. Connecticut 420 31.42 65,350 0.025

4. Hawaii 280 29.84 62,060 0.047

5. California 4,490 28.56 59,400 0.030

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Albuquerque, NM 1,720 $ 13.63 28,340 $ 0.454

2. Durham, NC 460 26.41 54,930 0.177

3. Terre Haute, IN 120 13.65 28,380 0.174

4. Anderson, IN 70 14.75 30,690 0.170

5. Springfield, IL 170 18.57 38,620 0.156

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Edison, NJ Metro Div 60 37.16 77,290 0.006

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 160 36.91 76,770 0.018

3. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 90 35.70 74,260 0.009

4. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY 90 32.86 68,350 0.017

5. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 60 32.07 66,710 0.014

See footnotes at end of table.

29-9099 Healthcare practitioner and technical workers, all other

All healthcare practitioner and technical workers not listed separately
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Provide routine, personal healthcare, such as bathing, dressing, or grooming, to elderly, convalescent, or disabled persons in the home of patients or in a

residential care facility.

31-1011 Home health aides

751,480

9.66 7.06 7.99 9.34 10.90 13.00

20,100 14,680 16,610 19,420 22,670 27,030

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Home health care services 237,620 $ 9.43 19,620 $

2. Residential mental health facilities 125,680 9.57 19,900

3. Community care facilities for the elderly 110,140 9.15 19,030

4. Individual and family services 104,130 9.32 19,390

5. Nursing care facilities 58,410 9.88 20,550

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other investment pools and funds (6) 17.06 35,480

2. State government (OES designation) 15,660 15.31 31,830

3. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals (6) 12.70 26,420

4. Grantmaking and giving services 50 11.62 24,160

5. Elementary and secondary schools (6) 11.32 23,540

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Carolina 61,150 $ 8.97 18,650 $ 1.571

2. New York 130,960 10.17 21,160 1.561

3. Vermont 3,890 9.96 20,720 1.298

4. Minnesota 23,750 10.79 22,430 0.885

5. Ohio 41,090 9.39 19,530 0.767

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 11,200 12.61 26,230 0.675

2. Rhode Island 3,670 12.23 25,440 0.761

3. Alaska 1,880 12.12 25,210 0.619

4. Hawaii 1,780 11.79 24,530 0.297

5. Massachusetts 16,750 11.74 24,430 0.528

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Brownsville-Harlingen, TX 3,570 $ 6.49 13,490 $ 3.034

2. Goldsboro, NC 1,210 8.37 17,410 2.802

3. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 5,420 7.36 15,300 2.665

4. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 4,040 9.73 20,240 2.494

5. Fayetteville, NC 2,790 8.24 17,140 2.283

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 430 14.91 31,020 0.687

2. Norwich-New London, CT-RI Metropolitan NECTA 740 13.72 28,550 0.547

3. Utica-Rome, NY 2,800 13.42 27,920 2.169

4. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 1,230 13.18 27,420 1.241

5. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 12.98 27,000 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties, such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens. Exclude "Home

Health Aides" (31-1011) and "Psychiatric Aides" (31-1013).

31-1012 Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants

1,376,660

11.04 7.78 9.09 10.67 12.80 14.99

22,960 16,190 18,900 22,180 26,630 31,190

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Nursing care facilities 585,660 $ 10.61 22,070 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 382,940 11.55 24,030

3. Community care facilities for the elderly 129,970 10.21 21,240

4. Employment services 52,440 11.76 24,470

5. Local government (OES designation) 34,460 12.36 25,700

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scientific research and development services 230 15.73 32,720

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 10,570 15.69 32,640

3. Offices of dentists (6) 15.18 31,570

4. Medical and diagnostic laboratories 350 13.10 27,250

5. State government (OES designation) 22,390 12.64 26,300

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Dakota 6,370 $ 10.31 21,450 $ 1.897

2. Rhode Island 8,470 12.50 26,010 1.755

3. South Dakota 6,160 9.75 20,280 1.616

4. Maine 9,420 10.63 22,110 1.578

5. Kansas 19,990 10.02 20,840 1.513

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 1,530 14.74 30,660 0.503

2. Connecticut 23,670 13.75 28,590 1.427

3. New York 99,660 13.57 28,220 1.188

4. Maryland 27,870 12.91 26,850 1.101

5. Massachusetts 40,330 12.90 26,840 1.272

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Springfield, OH 1,410 $ 10.84 22,550 $ 2.892

2. Rome, GA 950 9.15 19,030 2.328

3. Lewiston, ID-WA 570 9.47 19,710 2.286

4. Wheeling, WV-OH 1,420 9.66 20,100 2.176

5. Owensboro, KY 1,040 9.45 19,660 2.154

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 5,220 16.47 34,260 0.586

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 4,980 16.29 33,890 0.514

3. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 14,150 15.50 32,250 1.161

4. Fairbanks, AK MSA 200 15.34 31,910 0.540

5. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 1,380 14.95 31,100 0.721

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff.

31-1013 Psychiatric aides

57,000

12.01 7.75 9.20 11.49 14.46 17.32

24,990 16,120 19,130 23,900 30,080 36,020

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 22,100 $ 12.25 25,480 $

2. State government (OES designation) 14,170 13.30 27,650

3. Residential mental health facilities 7,430 9.68 20,140

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 4,830 12.60 26,200

5. Nursing care facilities 1,610 10.54 21,930

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 14,170 13.30 27,650

2. Offices of physicians (6) 12.63 26,270

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 4,830 12.60 26,200

4. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 22,100 12.25 25,480

5. Individual and family services 1,240 12.07 25,100

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Mississippi 4,710 $ 8.49 17,650 $ 0.423

2. Massachusetts 7,260 13.65 28,390 0.229

3. West Virginia 1,470 7.68 15,970 0.207

4. District of Columbia 720 14.24 29,610 0.118

5. Montana 490 11.57 24,070 0.115

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 170 16.74 34,820 0.056

2. New Jersey 2,710 15.53 32,290 0.068

3. New York 5,790 15.13 31,470 0.069

4. Hawaii 460 14.71 30,600 0.077

5. District of Columbia 720 14.24 29,610 0.118

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Jackson, MS 2,650 $ 8.76 18,230 $ 1.070

2. Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA Metropolitan NECTA 420 12.70 26,420 0.836

3. Alexandria, LA 500 9.29 19,320 0.803

4. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 930 13.34 27,760 0.380

5. Tuscaloosa, AL 320 8.88 18,480 0.352

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Anchorage, AK MSA 170 16.77 34,880 0.104

2. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 720 16.10 33,480 0.072

3. Trenton-Ewing, NJ (6) 15.81 32,880 (6)

4. Spokane, WA 230 15.72 32,700 0.114

5. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY 300 15.37 31,960 0.120

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in development of

treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.

31-2011 Occupational therapist assistants

23,700

20.25 12.52 16.41 20.22 24.15 28.01

42,110 26,050 34,130 42,060 50,230 58,270

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of other health practitioners 5,930 $ 21.69 45,110 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 5,830 19.42 40,400

3. Nursing care facilities 4,270 20.66 42,970

4. Elementary and secondary schools 1,590 19.21 39,950

5. Other hospitals 940 20.17 41,960

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Home health care services 760 22.76 47,350

2. Offices of other health practitioners 5,930 21.69 45,110

3. Community care facilities for the elderly 520 21.50 44,720

4. Employment services 630 20.82 43,310

5. Nursing care facilities 4,270 20.66 42,970

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Ohio 2,300 $ 21.24 44,180 $ 0.043

2. Delaware 180 21.24 44,170 0.042

3. Oklahoma 460 20.43 42,500 0.031

4. Massachusetts 970 19.69 40,950 0.031

5. Connecticut 520 21.29 44,280 0.031

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 1,290 24.27 50,480 0.009

2. Florida 1,210 23.88 49,680 0.015

3. Tennessee 340 22.97 47,780 0.013

4. Texas 1,640 21.83 45,400 0.017

5. New Jersey 570 21.54 44,810 0.014

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA 240 $ 20.96 43,590 $ 0.100

2. Canton-Massillon, OH 140 21.07 43,820 0.082

3. Lawton, OK 30 18.98 39,480 0.074

4. Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Div 50 21.58 44,890 0.064

5. Holland-Grand Haven, MI 70 18.65 38,800 0.063

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 140 28.48 59,230 0.011

2. Corpus Christi, TX 50 26.00 54,070 0.029

3. Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metro Div 180 25.95 53,970 0.024

4. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 80 25.06 52,130 0.009

5. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metro Div 140 24.35 50,640 0.025

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Under close supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations.

These duties include preparing patient and treatment room.

31-2012 Occupational therapist aides

7,780

13.35 8.20 9.84 12.03 15.46 21.22

27,760 17,060 20,460 25,020 32,160 44,130

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of other health practitioners 1,870 $ 14.50 30,150 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 1,810 13.74 28,580

3. Nursing care facilities 1,010 13.67 28,440

4. Elementary and secondary schools 540 13.10 27,260

5. Vocational rehabilitation services 460 9.32 19,390

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Local government (OES designation) 50 16.66 34,640

2. Home health care services 70 14.77 30,720

3. Outpatient care centers 110 14.51 30,180

4. Offices of other health practitioners 1,870 14.50 30,150

5. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 70 14.42 30,000

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Mexico 210 $ 9.03 18,780 $ 0.027

2. District of Columbia 130 11.23 23,360 0.021

3. Oklahoma 210 9.47 19,700 0.014

4. Pennsylvania 740 12.55 26,100 0.013

5. South Carolina 220 9.02 18,760 0.012

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Maryland 90 20.65 42,960 0.004

2. Illinois 680 16.88 35,100 0.012

3. Colorado 40 16.21 33,710 0.002

4. Kentucky 130 16.07 33,420 0.007

5. Tennessee 60 15.87 33,020 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Oklahoma City, OK 170 $ 9.48 19,720 $ 0.031

2. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 80 13.28 27,630 0.021

3. Gary, IN Metro Div 50 10.62 22,090 0.018

4. Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN 100 (6) (6) 0.017

5. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 60 12.14 25,250 0.014

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Baltimore-Towson, MD 80 22.25 46,290 0.006

2. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 470 17.58 36,580 0.013

3. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA (6) 15.91 33,090 (6)

4. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 90 15.87 33,010 0.007

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 350 15.60 32,450 0.007

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in the development of treatment

plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of

treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

31-2021 Physical therapist assistants

59,350

19.91 12.59 16.27 19.88 23.56 27.51

41,410 26,190 33,840 41,360 49,010 57,220

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of other health practitioners 22,470 $ 19.59 40,740 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 17,130 19.49 40,530

3. Nursing care facilities 5,710 21.33 44,370

4. Home health care services 3,180 23.18 48,210

5. Offices of physicians 2,310 18.77 39,050

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Home health care services 3,180 23.18 48,210

2. Management of companies and enterprises 230 21.58 44,890

3. Community care facilities for the elderly 730 21.34 44,380

4. Nursing care facilities 5,710 21.33 44,370

5. Employment services 1,410 21.32 44,340

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Ohio 4,580 $ 20.61 42,860 $ 0.086

2. West Virginia 490 16.91 35,160 0.069

3. Kansas 910 19.29 40,130 0.069

4. Oklahoma 990 18.62 38,720 0.066

5. Tennessee 1,740 21.37 44,440 0.064

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 3,540 24.63 51,230 0.023

2. Florida 3,960 22.18 46,130 0.050

3. Texas 3,780 21.86 45,460 0.039

4. Massachusetts 1,980 21.45 44,620 0.062

5. Nevada 240 21.40 44,510 0.019

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA 500 $ 20.38 42,390 $ 0.209

2. Bay City, MI 70 18.45 38,370 0.187

3. Canton-Massillon, OH 280 20.59 42,830 0.163

4. Toledo, OH 490 23.58 49,050 0.151

5. Salisbury, MD 80 18.37 38,210 0.150

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 150 27.49 57,170 0.015

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 290 26.59 55,300 0.028

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 140 25.98 54,030 0.016

4. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 860 25.89 53,850 0.021

5. Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metro Div 570 25.45 52,940 0.075

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties

include preparing the patient and the treatment area.

31-2022 Physical therapist aides

45,520

11.20 7.62 8.92 10.61 12.91 15.67

23,290 15,850 18,550 22,060 26,860 32,600

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of other health practitioners 21,930 $ 10.73 22,320 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 10,280 11.46 23,830

3. Nursing care facilities 3,890 12.33 25,650

4. Offices of physicians 3,230 12.11 25,180

5. Other hospitals 1,890 11.94 24,840

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 80 13.18 27,410

2. Local government (OES designation) 180 13.15 27,350

3. Vocational rehabilitation services 340 12.73 26,480

4. Home health care services 330 12.50 26,010

5. Individual and family services 90 12.41 25,810

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Utah 740 $ 8.71 18,110 $ 0.064

2. Louisiana 1,030 9.00 18,730 0.058

3. Maryland 1,340 12.63 26,270 0.053

4. Texas 4,940 9.27 19,290 0.051

5. Iowa 750 10.51 21,870 0.051

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 40 15.34 31,900 0.007

2. Delaware 200 14.62 30,420 0.047

3. New Hampshire 130 13.46 27,990 0.021

4. Massachusetts 1,140 13.33 27,730 0.036

5. Connecticut 670 13.21 27,480 0.040

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Wichita Falls, TX 190 $ 8.25 17,170 $ 0.318

2. Abilene, TX 100 7.44 15,470 0.160

3. Chico, CA 120 9.85 20,500 0.158

4. Pascagoula, MS 80 8.66 18,000 0.154

5. Lubbock, TX 180 8.61 17,910 0.147

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 240 15.39 32,010 0.023

2. Colorado Springs, CO (6) 15.32 31,860 (6)

3. Rochester-Dover, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 40 15.29 31,800 0.076

4. Salinas, CA 80 15.17 31,550 0.051

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 170 14.88 30,960 0.018

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Massage customers for hygienic or remedial purposes.

31-9011 Massage therapists

41,920

18.93 7.48 10.98 16.06 24.22 33.83

39,380 15,550 22,840 33,400 50,370 70,360

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Personal care services 16,990 $ 19.01 39,540 $

2. Offices of other health practitioners 10,440 20.31 42,250

3. Traveler accommodation 5,750 16.20 33,700

4. Other amusement and recreation industries 4,800 19.08 39,690

5. Offices of physicians 1,010 17.55 36,500

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nursing care facilities 50 25.01 52,020

2. Management of companies and enterprises 40 23.45 48,780

3. RV parks and recreational camps 40 22.69 47,200

4. Outpatient care centers 130 22.52 46,840

5. Junior colleges 110 22.11 45,990

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 730 $ 22.97 47,770 $ 0.122

2. Nevada 920 16.15 33,590 0.073

3. Colorado 1,280 19.64 40,850 0.058

4. Florida 4,310 16.56 34,440 0.055

5. Wyoming 140 16.80 34,930 0.053

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 1,440 27.91 58,060 0.053

2. District of Columbia 90 23.86 49,630 0.015

3. Connecticut 540 23.15 48,150 0.033

4. Alaska 150 23.14 48,120 0.049

5. New Jersey 1,200 23.11 48,070 0.030

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Napa, CA 160 $ 13.10 27,250 $ 0.251

2. Hot Springs, AR 60 20.00 41,610 0.166

3. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 140 24.86 51,710 0.154

4. Boulder, CO 230 18.85 39,200 0.146

5. Salinas, CA 230 20.91 43,500 0.145

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Olympia, WA 90 32.68 67,980 0.096

2. Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH (6) 31.78 66,100 (6)

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 730 30.32 63,070 0.054

4. Springfield, MO (6) 28.49 59,260 (6)

5. Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 26.66 55,450 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assist dentist, set up patient and equipment, and keep records.

31-9091 Dental assistants

277,040

14.83 9.87 11.94 14.53 17.44 20.69

30,850 20,530 24,820 30,220 36,280 43,040

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of dentists 259,440 $ 14.84 30,870 $

2. Offices of physicians 3,420 13.35 27,770

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,840 16.51 34,340

4. Colleges and universities 2,040 14.23 29,590

5. Outpatient care centers 1,860 14.77 30,730

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Junior colleges 50 16.91 35,170

2. Employment services 1,550 16.59 34,510

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,840 16.51 34,340

4. Accounting and bookkeeping services 30 15.66 32,580

5. Other hospitals 110 15.50 32,230

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Utah 4,200 $ 12.45 25,890 $ 0.365

2. Washington 8,960 16.70 34,730 0.327

3. Idaho 1,850 13.14 27,340 0.296

4. Oregon 4,510 16.50 34,320 0.274

5. California 41,180 15.46 32,170 0.273

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 720 18.12 37,690 0.237

2. District of Columbia 500 17.90 37,220 0.082

3. Minnesota 5,340 17.61 36,630 0.199

4. New Hampshire 1,220 17.54 36,490 0.194

5. Connecticut 3,080 17.45 36,300 0.186

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Provo-Orem, UT 880 $ 13.58 28,260 $ 0.532

2. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 420 14.34 29,820 0.510

3. Yuba City, CA 200 13.59 28,270 0.491

4. Idaho Falls, ID 240 13.79 28,680 0.479

5. Modesto, CA 720 13.47 28,010 0.430

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Greeley, CO 200 22.75 47,310 0.262

2. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 430 20.05 41,700 0.278

3. Lynn-Peabody-Salem, MA NECTA Division 190 19.96 41,510 0.187

4. Manchester, NH Metropolitan NECTA 180 19.90 41,400 0.182

5. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 310 19.73 41,040 0.261

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical

records, billing, and coding for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for

examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician. Exclude "Physician Assistants" (29-1071).

31-9092 Medical assistants

409,570

13.07 9.07 10.56 12.64 15.00 17.71

27,190 18,860 21,970 26,290 31,210 36,840

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of physicians 254,130 $ 13.12 27,290 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 48,090 13.82 28,740

3. Offices of other health practitioners 47,390 11.61 24,150

4. Outpatient care centers 18,240 13.26 27,580

5. Colleges and universities 4,930 13.86 28,820

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 3,770 17.52 36,430

2. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related 80 17.44 36,270

3. Insurance carriers 130 15.08 31,360

4. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 720 15.05 31,300

5. Scientific research and development services 590 14.84 30,860

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Oklahoma 6,880 $ 11.26 23,420 $ 0.458

2. Utah 4,920 11.61 24,140 0.427

3. Nebraska 3,610 11.99 24,930 0.401

4. New Mexico 3,120 11.76 24,460 0.395

5. California 58,830 14.88 30,960 0.390

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 670 16.28 33,860 0.110

2. Alaska 700 15.48 32,210 0.230

3. Connecticut 4,590 15.43 32,100 0.277

4. Massachusetts 9,490 15.26 31,740 0.299

5. California 58,830 14.88 30,960 0.390

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Madera, CA 330 $ 15.91 33,100 $ 0.836

2. Chico, CA 620 13.25 27,560 0.819

3. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 1,600 9.86 20,500 0.787

4. Yuba City, CA 310 11.77 24,470 0.761

5. Hanford-Corcoran, CA 280 (6) (6) 0.752

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 730 21.52 44,770 0.563

2. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 220 17.86 37,140 0.317

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 2,190 17.70 36,820 0.226

4. Salinas, CA 680 16.82 34,990 0.430

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 3,180 16.56 34,450 0.310

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.

31-9093 Medical equipment preparers

42,740

12.97 8.96 10.36 12.47 15.02 17.86

26,980 18,640 21,550 25,950 31,240 37,140

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 28,520 $ 13.01 27,060 $

2. Outpatient care centers 2,580 12.97 26,980

3. Offices of dentists 2,500 10.90 22,680

4. Offices of physicians 2,340 13.55 28,190

5. Medical and diagnostic laboratories 1,160 13.05 27,140

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 80 16.33 33,960

2. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing 100 16.30 33,900

3. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 70 15.33 31,890

4. Consumer goods rental 410 14.44 30,040

5. Management of companies and enterprises 140 14.36 29,870

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Florida 5,020 $ 11.06 23,010 $ 0.064

2. Washington 1,720 14.15 29,440 0.063

3. Minnesota 1,610 14.91 31,010 0.060

4. Oregon 750 12.76 26,540 0.045

5. New Jersey 1,800 14.02 29,160 0.045

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 70 15.62 32,480 0.023

2. New York 2,210 14.97 31,150 0.026

3. Minnesota 1,610 14.91 31,010 0.060

4. California 3,910 14.89 30,980 0.026

5. Hawaii 130 14.89 30,960 0.022

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Gainesville, FL 310 $ 11.91 24,770 $ 0.262

2. Medford, OR 90 11.32 23,540 0.110

3. Eugene-Springfield, OR 140 11.56 24,040 0.095

4. Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL 150 12.02 24,990 0.089

5. Olympia, WA 80 14.03 29,180 0.085

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 380 17.95 37,340 0.037

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 200 17.85 37,120 0.021

3. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 280 17.68 36,780 0.031

4. Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI 80 17.53 36,470 0.021

5. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 280 16.88 35,100 0.031

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Use transcribing machines with headset and foot pedal to listen to recordings by physicians and other healthcare professionals dictating a variety of medical

reports, such as emergency room visits, diagnostic imaging studies, operations, chart reviews, and final summaries. Transcribe dictated reports and translate

medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms. Edit as necessary and return reports in either printed or electronic form to the dictator for review and

signature, or correction.

31-9094 Medical transcriptionists

86,790

14.74 10.22 12.17 14.40 17.06 20.15

30,660 21,260 25,310 29,950 35,490 41,920

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 38,190 $ 14.96 31,110 $

2. Offices of physicians 28,400 14.40 29,950

3. Business support services 7,770 14.75 30,680

4. Medical and diagnostic laboratories 2,120 15.82 32,910

5. Outpatient care centers 1,980 14.77 30,720

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related (6) 18.58 38,640

2. Individual and family services 150 16.59 34,510

3. Local government (OES designation) 320 16.52 34,360

4. Accounting and bookkeeping services (6) 16.51 34,330

5. Office administrative services 370 16.23 33,760

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 700 $ 12.52 26,040 $ 0.184

2. North Dakota 510 13.15 27,350 0.152

3. Wisconsin 3,810 14.79 30,770 0.139

4. Iowa 1,980 13.13 27,300 0.135

5. West Virginia 940 11.66 24,260 0.132

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 6,690 18.68 38,850 0.044

2. Alaska 130 18.46 38,390 0.043

3. New Jersey 2,270 17.04 35,440 0.057

4. Connecticut 1,040 16.80 34,950 0.063

5. Washington 1,950 16.58 34,490 0.071

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Casper, WY 130 $ 10.81 22,480 $ 0.337

2. Duluth, MN-WI 370 14.97 31,140 0.296

3. Morgantown, WV 160 12.61 26,230 0.285

4. Eau Claire, WI 210 14.29 29,720 0.272

5. Green Bay, WI 440 14.41 29,970 0.265

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Salinas, CA 80 21.87 45,490 0.051

2. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 50 20.66 42,970 0.055

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 270 20.61 42,860 0.028

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 290 20.23 42,080 0.033

5. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 490 19.91 41,400 0.032

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Record drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of stock needs. May operate cash register and accept

prescriptions for filling.

31-9095 Pharmacy aides

47,810

10.07 6.92 7.89 9.35 11.58 14.64

20,950 14,390 16,410 19,440 24,090 30,450

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Health and personal care stores 33,040 $ 9.54 19,840 $

2. Grocery stores 5,640 10.46 21,760

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 3,320 12.23 25,440

4. Other general merchandise stores 1,440 12.64 26,280

5. Department stores 1,440 9.14 19,010

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 110 15.00 31,210

2. State government (OES designation) 150 14.44 30,030

3. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 110 13.97 29,060

4. Local government (OES designation) 50 13.69 28,470

5. Other hospitals 30 13.64 28,370

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 490 $ 7.79 16,210 $ 0.069

2. North Dakota 230 9.10 18,930 0.069

3. Rhode Island 310 10.82 22,500 0.064

4. Oklahoma 960 8.47 17,620 0.064

5. New Jersey 2,060 9.61 19,990 0.052

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 230 13.06 27,170 0.038

2. Nevada 150 12.37 25,730 0.012

3. Colorado 350 12.19 25,360 0.016

4. Illinois 2,880 11.97 24,890 0.049

5. New Mexico 250 11.76 24,460 0.032

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Bay City, MI 70 $ 9.14 19,010 $ 0.187

2. Lynn-Peabody-Salem, MA NECTA Division 160 9.89 20,570 0.157

3. Madera, CA 60 10.13 21,070 0.152

4. Jackson, TN 80 10.28 21,380 0.137

5. Peoria, IL 230 8.84 18,380 0.128

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 510 14.49 30,140 0.050

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 400 13.89 28,900 0.041

3. St. Louis, MO-IL 520 13.84 28,780 0.039

4. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 100 13.45 27,970 0.011

5. Salt Lake City, UT 80 13.36 27,780 0.014

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and

disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine post-operative care, administer medication orally or topically,

or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists.

Exclude "Nonfarm Animal Caretakers" (39-2021).

31-9096 Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

70,310

10.13 6.88 7.99 9.60 11.63 14.19

21,060 14,310 16,610 19,960 24,190 29,510

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other professional and technical services 61,640 $ 9.75 20,280 $

2. Colleges and universities 3,510 13.09 27,230

3. Scientific research and development services 2,500 13.53 28,140

4. Social advocacy organizations 550 10.36 21,540

5. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 340 13.03 27,100

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 60 16.52 34,370

2. Scientific research and development services 2,500 13.53 28,140

3. Local government (OES designation) (6) 13.27 27,600

4. Colleges and universities 3,510 13.09 27,230

5. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 340 13.03 27,100

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Montana 450 $ 8.80 18,310 $ 0.105

2. Maine 550 10.76 22,380 0.092

3. Kansas 1,110 8.50 17,670 0.084

4. Virginia 3,000 9.99 20,770 0.083

5. Louisiana 1,360 8.76 18,220 0.077

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 1,830 13.45 27,970 0.058

2. District of Columbia 80 13.27 27,600 0.013

3. Delaware 210 12.38 25,750 0.049

4. Connecticut 1,090 12.32 25,620 0.066

5. New York 3,450 11.49 23,900 0.041

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Great Falls, MT 80 $ 9.40 19,540 $ 0.235

2. Hot Springs, AR 70 7.93 16,500 0.193

3. Kingston, NY 110 9.62 20,010 0.181

4. College Station-Bryan, TX 160 11.10 23,090 0.180

5. Kalamazoo-Portage, MI 240 11.37 23,640 0.171

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 410 15.29 31,800 0.073

2. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 230 14.74 30,670 0.084

3. Salinas, CA 120 14.43 30,020 0.076

4. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 350 14.36 29,880 0.143

5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 300 14.15 29,440 0.071

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All healthcare support workers not listed separately.

31-9099 Healthcare support workers, all other

185,580

13.55 8.67 10.45 12.98 16.12 19.42

28,170 18,040 21,730 26,990 33,530 40,390

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 67,950 $ 13.21 27,480 $

2. Medical and diagnostic laboratories 24,420 13.56 28,210

3. Other ambulatory health care services 12,300 13.15 27,340

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 10,940 18.00 37,440

5. Offices of physicians 10,760 13.76 28,620

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 10,940 18.00 37,440

2. Office administrative services 120 16.86 35,060

3. Junior colleges 70 16.67 34,680

4. Emergency and other relief services 360 16.23 33,760

5. Other hospitals 2,720 16.14 33,580

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wisconsin 7,560 $ 12.46 25,930 $ 0.275

2. Alaska 670 16.78 34,890 0.220

3. North Carolina 7,750 12.01 24,990 0.199

4. Rhode Island 950 14.20 29,530 0.197

5. Hawaii 1,180 14.00 29,130 0.197

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 410 19.36 40,280 0.067

2. South Dakota 80 17.62 36,650 0.021

3. Alaska 670 16.78 34,890 0.220

4. Connecticut 2,290 16.04 33,370 0.138

5. Delaware 370 16.02 33,330 0.087

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI 400 $ 12.19 25,350 $ 0.621

2. La Crosse, WI-MN 430 11.77 24,470 0.592

3. Yuba City, CA 220 13.46 27,990 0.540

4. Spokane, WA 810 12.68 26,370 0.401

5. Carson City, NV 120 15.03 31,270 0.375

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division 50 20.66 42,970 0.108

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 2,120 19.33 40,200 0.238

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,550 19.09 39,700 0.160

4. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 130 18.53 38,550 0.143

5. Jackson, MI (6) 18.19 37,830 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

33-1011 First-line supervisors/managers of correctional officers

37,400

26.27 15.99 18.71 25.28 32.61 39.06

54,630 33,270 38,920 52,580 67,820 81,230

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. State government (OES designation) 22,530 $ 26.29 54,690 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 12,350 26.26 54,620

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,320 30.68 63,820

4. Facilities support services 980 20.49 42,620

5. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 70 25.38 52,800

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,320 30.68 63,820

2. State government (OES designation) 22,530 26.29 54,690

3. Local government (OES designation) 12,350 26.26 54,620

4. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 70 25.38 52,800

5. Facilities support services 980 20.49 42,620

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 1,550 $ 20.04 41,680 $ 0.087

2. Virginia 2,040 25.30 52,610 0.057

3. Arizona 1,260 21.85 45,450 0.049

4. New York 4,020 30.63 63,710 0.048

5. Oklahoma 710 22.54 46,880 0.047

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 760 41.05 85,380 0.019

2. California 4,930 38.10 79,250 0.033

3. Alaska 50 31.40 65,310 0.016

4. Nevada 170 30.98 64,440 0.014

5. New York 4,020 30.63 63,710 0.048

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, TX 260 $ 18.05 37,540 $ 0.230

2. Bakersfield, CA 530 38.11 79,280 0.204

3. Baton Rouge, LA 650 21.28 44,270 0.183

4. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 110 (6) (6) 0.176

5. Glens Falls, NY 80 28.01 58,270 0.153

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 630 38.62 80,330 0.050

2. Bakersfield, CA 530 38.11 79,280 0.204

3. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 150 37.86 78,750 0.004

4. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 150 36.54 76,010 0.011

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 300 36.50 75,910 0.013

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

33-1012 First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives

89,170

33.76 19.83 25.92 33.32 40.35 50.20

70,230 41,260 53,900 69,310 83,940 104,410

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 69,830 $ 33.49 69,660 $

2. State government (OES designation) 11,200 32.73 68,070

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 6,260 39.93 83,050

4. Colleges and universities 1,420 29.11 60,550

5. Postal service 200 33.86 70,440

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 6,260 39.93 83,050

2. Postal service 200 33.86 70,440

3. Local government (OES designation) 69,830 33.49 69,660

4. State government (OES designation) 11,200 32.73 68,070

5. Junior colleges 190 29.41 61,170

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 730 $ 31.91 66,370 $ 0.122

2. New Mexico 890 25.53 53,100 0.113

3. District of Columbia 650 45.70 95,050 0.107

4. Idaho 630 28.05 58,340 0.101

5. Rhode Island 470 31.68 65,900 0.097

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 3,730 47.51 98,830 0.094

2. District of Columbia 650 45.70 95,050 0.107

3. California 7,260 45.41 94,450 0.048

4. Nevada 880 39.46 82,080 0.070

5. Delaware 170 38.62 80,320 0.040

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Utica-Rome, NY 330 $ 28.40 59,060 $ 0.256

2. El Centro, CA 100 34.52 71,800 0.199

3. Punta Gorda, FL 80 28.24 58,740 0.191

4. Brunswick, GA 80 29.49 61,340 0.191

5. Atlantic City, NJ 270 45.00 93,590 0.182

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 200 53.19 110,640 0.022

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 290 50.71 105,480 0.030

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 620 49.39 102,730 0.060

4. Edison, NJ Metro Div 800 48.61 101,100 0.080

5. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 330 48.13 100,110 0.145

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in fire fighting and fire prevention and control.

33-1021 First-line supervisors/managers of fire fighting and prevention workers

50,810

31.27 17.70 24.12 30.24 38.01 47.03

65,030 36,820 50,180 62,900 79,060 97,820

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 46,590 $ 31.60 65,730 $

2. State government (OES designation) 2,120 28.19 58,630

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,220 27.88 57,990

4. Other support services 420 21.97 45,700

5. Colleges and universities 70 28.83 59,960

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Local government (OES designation) 46,590 31.60 65,730

2. Colleges and universities 70 28.83 59,960

3. State government (OES designation) 2,120 28.19 58,630

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,220 27.88 57,990

5. Architectural and engineering services (6) 27.24 56,660

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 460 $ 31.29 65,080 $ 0.077

2. Mississippi 790 19.14 39,810 0.071

3. Arizona 1,760 27.52 57,240 0.068

4. Washington 1,790 36.06 75,010 0.065

5. Louisiana 1,140 21.96 45,680 0.064

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 1,370 42.42 88,240 0.035

2. California 6,510 41.19 85,670 0.043

3. Illinois 1,500 36.46 75,840 0.026

4. Washington 1,790 36.06 75,010 0.065

5. Florida 2,360 33.92 70,550 0.030

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Redding, CA 80 $ 28.40 59,070 $ 0.120

2. Fairbanks, AK MSA 40 30.65 63,740 0.108

3. Gulfport-Biloxi, MS 100 23.75 49,400 0.107

4. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 270 36.60 76,140 0.104

5. Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA 80 34.22 71,180 0.095

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 310 57.01 118,580 0.032

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 360 49.48 102,920 0.035

3. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 330 46.07 95,820 0.032

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 170 45.35 94,330 0.019

5. Atlantic City, NJ (6) 43.73 90,960 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All protective service supervisors not listed separately above.

33-1099 First-line supervisors/managers, protective service workers, all other

45,170

22.28 11.97 15.08 19.99 27.20 35.21

46,350 24,900 31,370 41,570 56,580 73,240

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Investigation and security services 15,520 $ 19.04 39,610 $

2. State government (OES designation) 3,880 33.02 68,690

3. Department stores 2,800 19.30 40,140

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 2,050 21.24 44,180

5. Traveler accommodation 1,990 19.92 41,420

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management and technical consulting services 100 33.42 69,520

Couriers2. 30 33.31 69,270

3. Rail transportation 80 33.27 69,190

4. State government (OES designation) 3,880 33.02 68,690

5. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 60 32.80 68,210

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 1,510 $ 19.60 40,760 $ 0.120

2. District of Columbia 430 22.78 47,390 0.071

3. New Jersey 2,360 21.77 45,290 0.060

4. Wyoming 150 22.68 47,170 0.057

5. New York 4,590 23.64 49,170 0.055

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 120 28.78 59,870 0.039

2. Montana 60 25.59 53,220 0.014

3. Virginia 1,240 25.05 52,110 0.034

4. Rhode Island 110 24.36 50,670 0.023

5. Connecticut 650 23.79 49,490 0.039

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Atlantic City, NJ 240 $ 23.00 47,840 $ 0.162

2. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 1,220 19.38 40,300 0.135

3. Hattiesburg, MS 60 14.19 29,510 0.106

4. Madera, CA 40 25.63 53,320 0.101

5. Carson City, NV 30 19.68 40,940 0.094

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Austin-Round Rock, TX 330 33.51 69,700 0.046

2. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 80 28.95 60,220 0.026

3. Anchorage, AK MSA 50 28.84 60,000 0.031

4. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 570 28.32 58,900 0.031

5. Niles-Benton Harbor, MI 50 28.03 58,310 0.080

See footnotes at end of table.
436

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency

medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster management.

33-2011 Fire fighters

283,630

20.37 9.93 14.21 19.80 26.02 31.80

42,370 20,660 29,550 41,190 54,120 66,140

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 262,540 $ 20.52 42,680 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 7,690 19.65 40,860

3. Other support services 5,290 13.55 28,170

4. State government (OES designation) 5,160 21.00 43,670

5. Scientific research and development services 260 22.50 46,800

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 60 25.87 53,820

2. Colleges and universities 100 23.91 49,730

3. Scientific research and development services 260 22.50 46,800

4. Postal service 130 21.65 45,030

5. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 200 21.47 44,660

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 2,430 $ 15.21 31,640 $ 0.800

2. Massachusetts 12,520 22.16 46,100 0.395

3. Ohio 19,740 18.09 37,630 0.369

4. Hawaii 1,850 20.82 43,310 0.309

5. Wisconsin 8,160 15.94 33,150 0.297

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 26,530 27.92 58,080 0.176

2. New Jersey 5,630 27.54 57,280 0.142

3. Washington 6,150 25.53 53,110 0.225

4. Colorado 4,180 23.52 48,920 0.189

5. Maryland 3,670 22.92 47,670 0.145

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Fairbanks, AK MSA 1,070 $ 13.98 29,080 $ 2.889

2. Kankakee-Bradley, IL 410 13.85 28,800 0.956

3. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 750 19.54 40,640 0.757

4. New Bedford, MA Metropolitan NECTA 430 18.23 37,920 0.657

5. Topeka, KS 690 17.00 35,350 0.650

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 1,440 38.80 80,700 0.140

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 5,470 34.83 72,440 0.133

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 900 34.63 72,030 0.101

4. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div (6) 31.52 65,560 (6)

5. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 1,230 30.29 63,000 0.122

See footnotes at end of table.
437

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and State laws. Investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.

33-2021 Fire inspectors and investigators

13,360

24.02 14.35 17.77 23.10 29.40 36.03

49,950 29,840 36,960 48,050 61,160 74,930

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 10,650 $ 24.67 51,320 $

2. State government (OES designation) 1,230 20.94 43,560

3. Investigation and security services 270 21.28 44,260

4. Colleges and universities 130 19.39 40,330

5. Building equipment contractors 60 20.38 42,400

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related (6) 25.57 53,180

2. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers (6) 25.31 52,640

3. Local government (OES designation) 10,650 24.67 51,320

4. Architectural and engineering services (6) 22.29 46,360

5. Ship and boat building 30 21.44 44,590

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Jersey 1,200 $ 23.31 48,490 $ 0.030

2. Rhode Island 90 22.22 46,210 0.019

3. Connecticut 300 25.20 52,430 0.018

4. Louisiana 290 16.73 34,800 0.016

5. North Carolina 540 20.56 42,760 0.014

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 820 36.14 75,170 0.005

2. Nevada 130 31.70 65,940 0.010

3. Oregon 150 31.10 64,690 0.009

4. Washington 230 30.55 63,540 0.008

5. Massachusetts 250 28.60 59,500 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Edison, NJ Metro Div 350 $ 25.73 53,510 $ 0.035

2. Atlantic City, NJ 50 21.97 45,700 0.034

3. Naples-Marco Island, FL 40 24.86 51,710 0.031

4. Norwich-New London, CT-RI Metropolitan NECTA 40 24.22 50,380 0.030

5. Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN 180 20.41 42,450 0.030

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 40 44.54 92,650 0.004

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 60 38.37 79,810 0.006

3. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 100 33.73 70,160 0.008

4. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 50 32.52 67,630 0.005

5. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 90 32.31 67,200 0.010

See footnotes at end of table.
438

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Enforce fire regulations and inspect for forest fire hazards. Report forest fires and weather conditions.

33-2022 Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists

1,710

17.21 9.29 11.14 15.84 21.78 28.39

35,810 19,320 23,170 32,940 45,300 59,050

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. State government (OES designation) 1,240 $ 15.27 31,750 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 430 23.06 47,960

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Local government (OES designation) 430 23.06 47,960

2. State government (OES designation) 1,240 15.27 31,750

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Mississippi 210 $ 10.38 21,590 $ 0.019

2. Arkansas 170 12.38 25,750 0.015

3. Oklahoma 150 11.39 23,700 0.010

4. Oregon 70 17.54 36,490 0.004

5. Alabama 70 12.33 25,640 0.004

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 90 25.04 52,090 0.001

2. New Jersey 80 21.88 45,510 0.002

3. New York 140 21.55 44,820 0.002

4. Georgia 110 19.31 40,160 0.003

5. Oregon 70 17.54 36,490 0.004

See footnotes at end of table.
439

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Maintain order in courts of law.

33-3011 Bailiffs

17,890

17.43 8.84 12.08 16.45 23.08 28.02

36,260 18,390 25,130 34,210 48,010 58,270

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 13,270 $ 15.58 32,400 $

2. State government (OES designation) 4,600 22.77 47,370

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 4,600 22.77 47,370

2. Local government (OES designation) 13,270 15.58 32,400

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New York 3,480 $ 22.95 47,730 $ 0.041

2. Louisiana 600 12.67 26,360 0.034

3. Massachusetts 1,020 23.14 48,140 0.032

4. New Hampshire 190 12.69 26,400 0.030

5. Maryland 610 14.08 29,290 0.024

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 1,020 23.14 48,140 0.032

2. New York 3,480 22.95 47,730 0.041

3. California 190 22.26 46,300 0.001

4. Florida 1,130 20.36 42,340 0.014

5. Nebraska 60 18.66 38,810 0.007

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Utica-Rome, NY 120 (6) (6) 0.093

2. Baton Rouge, LA 220 13.07 27,190 0.062

3. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY 130 20.95 43,570 0.052

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 2,080 24.53 51,020 0.042

5. Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH 430 16.58 34,480 0.040

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 2,080 24.53 51,020 0.042

2. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL 110 21.81 45,370 0.011

3. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY 130 20.95 43,570 0.052

4. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY 80 20.43 42,480 0.015

5. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 110 20.01 41,620 0.025

See footnotes at end of table.
440

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institution in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail,

courtroom, prison, or other point. Include deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.

33-3012 Correctional officers and jailers

417,810

18.42 11.35 13.62 17.19 22.36 28.16

38,310 23,600 28,320 35,760 46,500 58,580

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. State government (OES designation) 243,020 $ 18.73 38,960 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 143,630 17.95 37,330

3. Facilities support services 14,960 13.48 28,040

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 14,700 23.07 48,000

5. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 540 22.08 45,930

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 14,700 23.07 48,000

2. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 540 22.08 45,930

3. State government (OES designation) 243,020 18.73 38,960

4. Local government (OES designation) 143,630 17.95 37,330

5. Facilities support services 14,960 13.48 28,040

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 10,070 $ 12.95 26,940 $ 0.567

2. Mississippi 5,630 11.28 23,470 0.506

3. Texas 45,020 14.47 30,100 0.461

4. New Mexico 3,630 14.62 30,400 0.460

5. New York 34,980 22.48 46,760 0.417

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 35,570 29.33 61,000 0.236

2. New Jersey 11,860 27.39 56,960 0.300

3. Massachusetts 4,510 25.53 53,090 0.142

4. Nevada 2,450 24.09 50,120 0.195

5. New York 34,980 22.48 46,760 0.417

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Pine Bluff, AR 1,390 $ 14.08 29,280 $ 3.639

2. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 2,040 28.76 59,830 3.261

3. Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, TX 2,080 14.76 30,700 1.841

4. Punta Gorda, FL 700 16.86 35,060 1.671

5. Glens Falls, NY 860 20.66 42,970 1.643

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bakersfield, CA 3,310 31.18 64,840 1.272

2. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 4,850 30.38 63,200 0.382

3. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 1,360 30.13 62,670 0.596

4. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 2,040 28.76 59,830 3.261

5. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 2,200 26.16 54,420 0.169

See footnotes at end of table.
441

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of Federal, State, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes. Exclude "Private Detectives and Investigators"

(33-9021).

33-3021 Detectives and criminal investigators

100,110

29.03 16.58 21.11 28.01 36.71 44.51

60,390 34,480 43,920 58,260 76,350 92,590

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 48,890 $ 26.71 55,550 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 35,690 33.92 70,560

3. State government (OES designation) 14,800 24.71 51,400

4. Postal service 440 38.80 80,710

5. Colleges and universities 270 24.85 51,680

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 440 38.80 80,710

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 35,690 33.92 70,560

3. Local government (OES designation) 48,890 26.71 55,550

4. Colleges and universities 270 24.85 51,680

5. State government (OES designation) 14,800 24.71 51,400

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 2,810 $ 39.58 82,320 $ 0.461

2. Arizona 4,680 25.73 53,530 0.182

3. New Mexico 1,190 24.94 51,880 0.151

4. Texas 11,300 26.42 54,950 0.116

5. New York 9,270 30.03 62,470 0.111

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 2,810 39.58 82,320 0.461

2. New Jersey 3,580 37.93 78,890 0.090

3. California 10,870 35.49 73,820 0.072

4. Illinois 3,700 34.39 71,530 0.064

5. Maryland 1,160 33.73 70,160 0.046

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Brownsville-Harlingen, TX 700 $ 26.53 55,180 $ 0.595

2. Las Cruces, NM 360 25.41 52,860 0.546

3. El Paso, TX 1,290 26.48 55,080 0.500

4. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 630 25.11 52,230 0.310

5. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 1,330 31.90 66,360 0.307

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 470 40.56 84,360 0.046

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 4,200 39.44 82,040 0.186

3. Edison, NJ Metro Div 690 38.85 80,820 0.069

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 300 38.82 80,740 0.034

5. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 260 38.11 79,280 0.114

See footnotes at end of table.
442

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.

33-3031 Fish and game wardens

7,520

21.25 13.59 16.53 21.01 25.37 29.94

44,200 28,270 34,380 43,700 52,770 62,270

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. State government (OES designation) 6,490 $ 21.53 44,780 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 960 19.19 39,920

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 70 23.78 49,470

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 70 23.78 49,470

2. State government (OES designation) 6,490 21.53 44,780

3. Local government (OES designation) 960 19.19 39,920

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Mexico 340 $ 15.38 31,990 $ 0.043

2. Wyoming 70 19.93 41,460 0.027

3. South Dakota 100 15.72 32,690 0.026

4. Montana 90 18.12 37,680 0.021

5. Idaho 130 23.51 48,900 0.021

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 130 28.98 60,280 0.005

2. New York 50 28.89 60,090 0.001

3. California 420 28.03 58,300 0.003

4. Colorado 200 24.09 50,110 0.009

5. Iowa 150 23.54 48,960 0.010

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan NECTA 60 $ 21.03 43,740 $ 0.010

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 30 24.30 50,540 0.001

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 30 24.30 50,540 0.001

2. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan NECTA 60 21.03 43,740 0.010

3. Albuquerque, NM (6) 15.12 31,450 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
443

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or section of city to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and illegally parked vehicles.

33-3041 Parking enforcement workers

10,090

15.03 8.87 10.92 14.50 18.70 22.57

31,260 18,440 22,700 30,160 38,900 46,940

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 520 $ 11.62 24,170 $

2. Other personal services 220 16.37 34,040

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 40 14.29 29,720

4. Junior colleges 30 17.34 36,070

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Junior colleges 30 17.34 36,070

2. Other personal services 220 16.37 34,040

3. Local government (OES designation) (6) 15.29 31,810

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 40 14.29 29,720

5. Colleges and universities 520 11.62 24,170

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Massachusetts 740 $ 16.01 33,300 $ 0.023

2. New Jersey 550 13.97 29,060 0.014

3. Pennsylvania 730 11.15 23,190 0.013

4. West Virginia 70 9.29 19,330 0.010

5. Oregon 160 14.97 31,140 0.010

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 1,560 19.10 39,720 0.010

2. Massachusetts 740 16.01 33,300 0.023

3. Connecticut 100 15.86 33,000 0.006

4. Illinois 500 15.76 32,770 0.009

5. Wisconsin 200 15.45 32,130 0.007

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Gainesville, FL 50 $ 11.19 23,280 $ 0.042

2. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 610 16.12 33,540 0.037

3. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 580 14.02 29,160 0.026

4. Provo-Orem, UT 40 18.27 37,990 0.024

5. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 200 14.22 29,580 0.020

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 90 21.19 44,070 0.009

2. Reno-Sparks, NV 40 19.27 40,080 0.018

3. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 80 18.94 39,390 0.005

4. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (6) 18.89 39,290 (6)

5. Memphis, TN-MS-AR 40 18.68 38,860 0.006

See footnotes at end of table.
444

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Maintain order, enforce laws and ordinances, and protect life and property in an assigned patrol district. Perform combination of following duties: patrol a specific

area on foot or in a vehicle; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts.

33-3051 Police and sheriff's patrol officers

624,380

23.27 13.13 17.12 22.82 28.79 34.83

48,410 27,310 35,600 47,460 59,880 72,450

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 541,010 $ 23.14 48,120 $

2. State government (OES designation) 57,330 25.45 52,930

3. Colleges and universities 10,850 20.62 42,890

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 10,510 22.06 45,890

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 1,940 22.02 45,810

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 57,330 25.45 52,930

2. Local government (OES designation) 541,010 23.14 48,120

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 10,510 22.06 45,890

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 1,940 22.02 45,810

5. Postal service 720 21.62 44,970

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Mississippi 7,060 $ 13.52 28,120 $ 0.634

2. New Jersey 24,310 33.34 69,360 0.614

3. Oklahoma 8,900 15.59 32,430 0.592

4. Texas 53,960 21.50 44,710 0.553

5. Arkansas 6,240 14.74 30,650 0.535

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 24,310 33.34 69,360 0.614

2. California 60,460 32.66 67,940 0.401

3. Washington 7,620 27.80 57,830 0.278

4. Nevada 4,530 27.49 57,180 0.360

5. Illinois 29,700 26.50 55,120 0.510

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Ocean City, NJ 510 $ 32.57 67,750 $ 1.271

2. Hinesville-Fort Stewart, GA 170 15.04 31,280 1.125

3. Port St. Lucie-Fort Pierce, FL 1,310 20.98 43,640 1.020

4. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 2,160 35.38 73,600 0.947

5. Kingston, NY 570 25.68 53,420 0.939

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 2,470 39.22 81,580 0.277

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 4,220 37.22 77,420 0.412

3. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 2,160 35.38 73,600 0.947

4. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 5,800 34.44 71,630 0.476

5. Edison, NJ Metro Div 5,260 34.31 71,370 0.529

See footnotes at end of table.
445

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.

33-3052 Transit and railroad police

5,320

23.86 14.88 17.89 22.63 29.73 35.30

49,620 30,950 37,200 47,080 61,840 73,430

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 3,760 $ 23.94 49,800 $

2. Rail transportation 1,120 25.59 53,220

3. Urban transit systems 190 17.16 35,700

4. Colleges and universities 40 21.49 44,710

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rail transportation 1,120 25.59 53,220

2. Local government (OES designation) 3,760 23.94 49,800

3. Colleges and universities 40 21.49 44,710

4. Urban transit systems 190 17.16 35,700

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Texas 640 $ 25.17 52,350 $ 0.007

2. Pennsylvania 370 19.73 41,050 0.007

3. Utah 70 23.25 48,360 0.006

4. Ohio 230 20.66 42,970 0.004

5. Maryland 110 22.99 47,830 0.004

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Texas 640 25.17 52,350 0.007

2. Utah 70 23.25 48,360 0.006

3. Maryland 110 22.99 47,830 0.004

4. New York (6) 21.99 45,740 (6)

5. Indiana 70 21.91 45,570 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 100 $ 18.64 38,770 $ 0.002

2. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 60 22.41 46,610 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 60 22.41 46,610 0.002

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 100 18.64 38,770 0.002

See footnotes at end of table.
446

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.

33-9011 Animal control workers

14,600

14.12 8.25 10.51 13.42 17.16 21.54

29,370 17,160 21,870 27,910 35,690 44,800

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 12,980 $ 14.30 29,740 $

2. Social advocacy organizations 1,340 12.40 25,780

3. State government (OES designation) 40 18.63 38,760

4. Elementary and secondary schools 30 15.07 31,350

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 40 18.63 38,760

2. Elementary and secondary schools 30 15.07 31,350

3. Local government (OES designation) 12,980 14.30 29,740

4. Social advocacy organizations 1,340 12.40 25,780

5. Other personal services (6) 11.50 23,910

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Idaho 230 $ 11.51 23,940 $ 0.037

2. Maine 190 9.46 19,680 0.032

3. Arkansas 290 10.41 21,660 0.025

4. New Mexico 180 11.66 24,260 0.023

5. Oklahoma 330 10.54 21,930 0.022

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nevada 120 20.13 41,880 0.010

2. California 1,700 19.41 40,370 0.011

3. Oregon 90 18.11 37,670 0.005

4. Washington 210 17.03 35,420 0.008

5. Colorado 320 16.73 34,810 0.014

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 150 $ 12.58 26,160 $ 0.035

2. Boulder, CO 50 17.18 35,730 0.032

3. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO 60 11.87 24,680 0.030

4. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY 70 16.33 33,970 0.028

5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 110 12.80 26,630 0.026

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 70 20.91 43,500 0.005

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 80 20.22 42,050 0.008

3. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 70 19.50 40,550 0.006

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 160 19.25 40,030 0.007

5. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 40 18.65 38,790 0.004

See footnotes at end of table.
447

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishment, or seek, examine, and compile information for client.

33-9021 Private detectives and investigators

35,980

18.41 9.48 11.62 16.23 22.95 30.95

38,290 19,720 24,180 33,750 47,740 64,380

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Investigation and security services 17,180 $ 16.65 34,630 $

2. State government (OES designation) 2,300 20.77 43,200

3. Local government (OES designation) 1,240 22.32 46,430

4. Legal services 1,200 22.99 47,820

5. Business support services 1,030 15.20 31,610

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Natural gas distribution 40 31.93 66,410

2. Management and technical consulting services 290 30.26 62,950

3. Wired telecommunications carriers 130 29.47 61,300

4. Power generation and supply 70 28.47 59,220

5. Nondepository credit intermediation (6) 26.79 55,730

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Pennsylvania 2,870 $ 16.51 34,350 $ 0.051

2. Maryland 1,160 17.15 35,670 0.046

3. Texas 3,790 19.13 39,800 0.039

4. Alabama 640 16.92 35,180 0.033

5. Florida 2,490 18.09 37,630 0.032

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Virginia (6) 27.30 56,780 (6)

2. Arizona 480 26.71 55,550 0.019

3. New Jersey 1,020 25.09 52,190 0.026

4. Washington 440 22.48 46,770 0.016

5. California 3,960 21.51 44,730 0.026

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Austin-Round Rock, TX 640 $ 20.33 42,290 $ 0.090

2. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 1,320 16.47 34,260 0.071

3. Albuquerque, NM 230 13.87 28,850 0.061

4. Lubbock, TX 70 21.44 44,600 0.057

5. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 1,070 17.64 36,690 0.054

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 230 27.16 56,500 0.015

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 150 26.57 55,270 0.015

3. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 370 26.29 54,680 0.037

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 80 26.06 54,210 0.009

5. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div (6) 25.00 52,000 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
448

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Act as oversight and security agent for management and customers. Observe casino or casino hotel operation for irregular activities such as cheating or theft by

either employees or patrons. May utilize one-way mirrors above the casino floor, cashier's cage, and from desk. Use of audio/video equipment is also common to

observe operation of the business. Usually required to provide verbal and written reports of all violations and suspicious behavior to supervisor.

33-9031 Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators

8,470

14.65 9.00 10.38 13.04 17.29 22.09

30,470 18,720 21,600 27,130 35,970 45,940

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 4,230 $ 15.50 32,240 $

2. Gambling industries 2,370 13.30 27,670

3. Traveler accommodation 1,260 15.53 32,300

4. Spectator sports 270 12.08 25,120

5. State government (OES designation) 50 24.50 50,960

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 50 24.50 50,960

2. Traveler accommodation 1,260 15.53 32,300

3. Local government (OES designation) 4,230 15.50 32,240

4. Gambling industries 2,370 13.30 27,670

5. Other amusement and recreation industries (6) 12.58 26,170

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 670 $ 15.65 32,550 $ 0.053

2. Washington 1,090 13.25 27,570 0.040

3. Arizona 1,020 13.73 28,560 0.040

4. New Mexico 310 12.36 25,710 0.039

5. South Dakota 130 10.18 21,170 0.034

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 600 16.15 33,600 0.004

2. Nevada 670 15.65 32,550 0.053

3. Michigan 160 15.42 32,080 0.004

4. Mississippi 310 15.28 31,790 0.028

5. New York 90 15.07 31,340 0.001

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 490 $ 16.47 34,250 $ 0.054

2. Albuquerque, NM 150 13.42 27,910 0.040

3. Reno-Sparks, NV 80 14.99 31,170 0.036

4. Tucson, AZ 130 13.22 27,500 0.035

5. Spokane, WA 70 11.52 23,970 0.035

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 490 16.47 34,250 0.054

2. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 70 16.31 33,930 0.027

3. Baton Rouge, LA 40 16.23 33,760 0.011

4. Denver-Aurora, CO 150 15.53 32,310 0.012

5. Kansas City, MO-KS 100 15.52 32,280 0.010

See footnotes at end of table.
449

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.

33-9032 Security guards

1,004,130

11.35 7.23 8.47 10.35 13.19 17.23

23,620 15,030 17,620 21,530 27,430 35,840

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Investigation and security services 560,380 $ 10.36 21,550 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 34,630 13.38 27,820

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 33,130 13.23 27,510

4. Elementary and secondary schools 31,340 13.54 28,170

5. Traveler accommodation 28,630 11.97 24,900

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

Couriers1. 420 19.59 40,750

2. Support activities for water transportation 890 18.71 38,910

3. Architectural and engineering services 780 18.55 38,580

4. Business, computer and management training 160 18.28 38,010

5. Oil and gas extraction (6) 18.08 37,600

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 10,200 $ 13.43 27,930 $ 1.674

2. Nevada 19,090 11.82 24,570 1.518

3. Hawaii 7,510 11.62 24,180 1.253

4. New York 98,870 12.14 25,240 1.179

5. New Jersey 39,300 12.04 25,040 0.993

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 2,440 13.76 28,620 0.803

2. District of Columbia 10,200 13.43 27,930 1.674

3. Washington 14,920 13.26 27,570 0.545

4. Maryland 22,920 12.95 26,940 0.906

5. Minnesota 12,990 12.87 26,760 0.484

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Atlantic City, NJ 3,150 $ 10.29 21,400 $ 2.124

2. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 18,380 9.75 20,270 1.807

3. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 16,070 11.72 24,380 1.772

4. Gulfport-Biloxi, MS 1,560 9.49 19,730 1.666

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 76,850 12.30 25,590 1.544

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA 530 19.27 40,080 0.628

2. San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA 560 16.75 34,850 0.526

3. Olympia, WA 90 16.34 33,980 0.096

4. Kokomo, IN 70 15.70 32,660 0.152

5. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 1,910 15.37 31,960 0.837

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.

33-9091 Crossing guards

67,750

10.71 6.67 7.88 10.13 12.80 15.39

22,270 13,870 16,380 21,060 26,630 32,020

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 46,180 $ 10.64 22,120 $

2. Elementary and secondary schools 10,560 9.57 19,910

3. Other support services 4,220 12.24 25,470

4. Highway, street, and bridge construction 1,880 13.49 28,060

5. Employment services 1,590 10.68 22,210

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. School and employee bus transportation 40 21.99 45,730

2. Other heavy construction 40 16.79 34,930

3. Utility system construction 670 15.58 32,400

4. Highway, street, and bridge construction 1,880 13.49 28,060

5. Colleges and universities 70 13.10 27,260

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Jersey 6,590 $ 12.07 25,110 $ 0.167

2. Utah 1,250 8.27 17,210 0.109

3. Maine 560 8.50 17,690 0.094

4. Wyoming 240 11.06 23,010 0.092

5. Pennsylvania 4,790 9.08 18,890 0.085

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Delaware 240 16.27 33,840 0.057

2. Rhode Island (6) 15.05 31,300 (6)

3. Washington 1,580 14.80 30,790 0.058

4. Hawaii 110 13.87 28,840 0.018

5. Montana 270 13.64 28,370 0.063

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Atlantic City, NJ 250 $ 13.70 28,490 $ 0.169

2. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 1,690 12.59 26,190 0.168

3. Camden, NJ Metro Div 820 10.53 21,910 0.154

4. Edison, NJ Metro Div 1,490 12.19 25,350 0.150

5. Greeley, CO 110 12.16 25,290 0.144

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Salem, OR 190 14.81 30,790 0.130

2. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 870 14.47 30,100 0.064

3. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan NECTA (6) 14.36 29,870 (6)

4. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA (6) 14.09 29,300 (6)

5. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 320 13.85 28,820 0.036

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes to provide assistance and protection to participants.

33-9092 Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers

108,870

8.85 6.17 7.07 8.25 9.92 12.23

18,410 12,840 14,700 17,160 20,630 25,440

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 42,010 $ 9.36 19,460 $

2. Other amusement and recreation industries 27,160 8.49 17,660

3. Civic and social organizations 21,890 8.35 17,360

4. Traveler accommodation 2,830 9.09 18,920

5. Professional and similar organizations 2,060 8.66 18,020

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management and technical consulting services (6) 13.39 27,850

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 330 10.54 21,930

3. Employment services 400 10.20 21,210

4. Lessors of real estate 760 9.93 20,660

5. State government (OES designation) 250 9.91 20,620

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 650 $ 11.67 24,270 $ 0.214

2. Illinois 7,940 8.26 17,180 0.136

3. Colorado 2,970 9.07 18,860 0.135

4. Virginia 4,490 8.55 17,780 0.124

5. Nebraska 1,120 7.19 14,950 0.124

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii 620 13.85 28,810 0.103

2. Alaska 650 11.67 24,270 0.214

3. California 11,030 11.59 24,110 0.073

4. Massachusetts 2,910 10.85 22,570 0.092

5. Florida 4,620 10.54 21,930 0.059

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 220 $ 11.88 24,700 $ 0.222

2. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 140 11.32 23,550 0.202

3. Anchorage, AK MSA 330 11.39 23,680 0.202

4. Salem, OR 290 8.94 18,590 0.198

5. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL 350 7.73 16,080 0.187

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 390 14.22 29,580 0.038

2. Honolulu, HI 420 13.22 27,490 0.098

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 890 12.79 26,610 0.092

4. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metro Div 440 12.64 26,290 0.078

5. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 3,030 12.55 26,100 0.074

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All protective service workers not listed separately.

33-9099 Protective service workers, all other

80,680

14.63 7.83 9.66 12.94 17.77 24.26

30,420 16,280 20,090 26,920 36,960 50,460

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 16,260 $ 16.50 34,310 $

2. Elementary and secondary schools 15,930 12.59 26,180

3. Investigation and security services 3,480 13.11 27,260

4. Colleges and universities 1,140 15.87 33,010

5. School and employee bus transportation 1,010 11.18 23,250

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 100 29.35 61,050

2. Power generation and supply 120 27.33 56,840

3. Management and technical consulting services 240 25.20 52,410

4. Other hospitals (6) 22.39 46,580

5. Scientific research and development services 140 21.40 44,520

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 1,030 $ 22.70 47,210 $ 0.339

2. Minnesota 5,120 15.73 32,710 0.191

3. Florida 10,580 13.87 28,850 0.134

4. Rhode Island 600 12.22 25,420 0.124

5. Wyoming 320 15.24 31,690 0.122

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 1,030 22.70 47,210 0.339

2. New Jersey 2,200 21.59 44,900 0.056

3. Nevada 910 17.67 36,750 0.072

4. Maryland 1,260 15.76 32,780 0.050

5. Ohio 2,080 15.73 32,710 0.039

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Anchorage, AK MSA 700 (6) (6) 0.428

2. Visalia-Porterville, CA 440 12.02 25,000 0.328

3. Flagstaff, AZ 150 18.34 38,140 0.258

4. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 220 15.05 31,300 0.242

5. Rochester, MN 240 15.81 32,880 0.237

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Edison, NJ Metro Div 590 20.97 43,630 0.059

2. Springfield, IL 90 20.88 43,440 0.083

3. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 490 20.38 42,400 0.049

4. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY 60 18.95 39,420 0.024

5. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 170 18.55 38,580 0.021

See footnotes at end of table.
453

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Direct the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies,

and keep records and accounts. May participate in cooking.

35-1011 Chefs and head cooks

104,080

18.21 9.69 12.46 16.52 22.14 29.20

37,880 20,160 25,910 34,370 46,040 60,730

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Full-service restaurants 53,760 $ 17.15 35,670 $

2. Traveler accommodation 12,130 21.19 44,080

3. Special food services 10,090 18.68 38,860

4. Limited-service eating places 8,410 14.70 30,580

5. Other amusement and recreation industries 6,560 22.34 46,460

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 50 27.66 57,540

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,420 27.59 57,390

3. Amusement parks and arcades 100 23.12 48,090

4. Beverage manufacturing 90 23.05 47,950

5. Spectator sports 110 22.93 47,700

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 2,530 $ 21.09 43,860 $ 0.201

2. New Hampshire 1,170 16.59 34,510 0.186

3. Hawaii 1,100 21.25 44,200 0.184

4. Alaska 520 16.75 34,840 0.171

5. Idaho 1,020 11.72 24,370 0.163

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 850 23.56 49,010 0.139

2. New Jersey 3,210 22.96 47,760 0.081

3. New York 5,460 22.57 46,940 0.065

4. Hawaii 1,100 21.25 44,200 0.184

5. Nevada 2,530 21.09 43,860 0.201

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Atlantic City, NJ 480 $ 19.60 40,770 $ 0.324

2. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC 360 15.29 31,810 0.307

3. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 260 20.65 42,950 0.262

4. Naples-Marco Island, FL 300 22.56 46,930 0.232

5. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 2,010 21.65 45,030 0.222

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 820 26.75 55,640 0.067

2. Edison, NJ Metro Div 590 26.01 54,110 0.059

3. Decatur, IL 30 25.54 53,130 0.055

4. Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (6) 25.48 53,000 (6)

5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 490 25.23 52,490 0.116

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Supervise workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

35-1012 First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers

769,320

13.88 8.34 10.10 12.97 16.80 21.04

28,870 17,340 21,020 26,980 34,950 43,750

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Limited-service eating places 342,050 $ 12.33 25,650 $

2. Full-service restaurants 193,160 15.29 31,800

3. Elementary and secondary schools 41,860 13.19 27,430

4. Special food services 29,040 15.27 31,760

5. Traveler accommodation 22,650 16.05 33,390

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 310 31.87 66,300

2. Warehousing and storage 40 20.24 42,090

3. Sea, coastal, and Great Lakes transportation 460 20.07 41,750

4. State government (OES designation) 5,220 18.70 38,900

5. Direct selling establishments (6) 18.18 37,820

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 10,470 $ 14.66 30,490 $ 0.832

2. Hawaii 4,960 15.35 31,930 0.828

3. Texas 76,420 12.17 25,320 0.783

4. Kentucky 13,940 11.37 23,640 0.783

5. Alabama 14,240 12.17 25,320 0.745

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 13,020 17.31 36,010 0.476

2. District of Columbia 2,110 17.27 35,930 0.346

3. New Jersey 19,250 17.23 35,830 0.486

4. Vermont 1,440 16.25 33,800 0.481

5. Connecticut 8,110 16.19 33,670 0.489

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Monroe, MI 520 $ 19.90 41,390 $ 1.291

2. Ocean City, NJ 490 17.80 37,030 1.221

3. Jacksonville, NC 480 12.89 26,810 1.191

4. Brunswick, GA 480 13.03 27,090 1.145

5. Abilene, TX 680 10.62 22,090 1.085

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Ocala, FL 480 21.05 43,790 0.480

2. Monroe, MI 520 19.90 41,390 1.291

3. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,730 19.38 40,310 0.408

4. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 6,210 18.29 38,040 0.456

5. Edison, NJ Metro Div 4,730 18.29 38,040 0.476

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Prepare and cook food in a fast food restaurant with a limited menu. Duties of the cooks are limited to preparation of a few basic items and normally involve

operating large-volume single-purpose cooking equipment.

35-2011 Cooks, fast food

612,020

7.67 5.85 6.60 7.41 8.51 9.99

15,960 12,170 13,730 15,410 17,700 20,770

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Limited-service eating places 515,460 $ 7.59 15,780 $

2. Full-service restaurants 53,010 7.92 16,480

3. Gasoline stations 8,810 7.45 15,500

4. Grocery stores 6,840 9.12 18,960

5. Special food services 5,150 8.72 18,140

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 40 10.37 21,560

2. Traveler accommodation 1,750 10.23 21,270

3. Other food manufacturing (6) 9.70 20,170

4. Department stores 170 9.69 20,150

5. Activities related to real estate (6) 9.21 19,170

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Mississippi 11,810 $ 6.65 13,840 $ 1.061

2. Arkansas 11,550 6.58 13,690 0.990

3. Oklahoma 14,680 7.34 15,270 0.976

4. Nevada 12,220 7.28 15,130 0.971

5. South Carolina 14,040 7.09 14,740 0.763

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 1,090 10.94 22,760 0.179

2. Massachusetts 6,850 9.98 20,760 0.216

3. Connecticut 5,890 9.55 19,870 0.355

4. New Jersey 9,390 9.09 18,910 0.237

5. Vermont 1,200 9.05 18,830 0.401

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Jackson, MI 1,120 $ 7.06 14,680 $ 1.894

2. Lawton, OK 690 6.18 12,850 1.702

3. Johnson City, TN 1,200 6.25 12,990 1.587

4. Flagstaff, AZ 890 6.70 13,930 1.533

5. Hattiesburg, MS 820 6.60 13,730 1.445

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Framingham, MA NECTA Division (6) 11.22 23,340 (6)

2. Ocean City, NJ (6) 10.87 22,600 (6)

3. Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA Metropolitan NECTA 150 10.78 22,410 0.299

4. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 440 10.65 22,150 0.444

5. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 540 10.53 21,910 0.221

See footnotes at end of table.
456

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.

35-2012 Cooks, institution and cafeteria

375,210

10.25 6.46 7.83 9.81 12.16 14.80

21,320 13,450 16,280 20,410 25,280 30,770

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 126,400 $ 9.46 19,670 $

2. Nursing care facilities 45,700 10.23 21,270

3. Special food services 37,560 10.84 22,550

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 29,270 11.47 23,870

5. Community care facilities for the elderly 25,490 10.34 21,500

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,880 17.14 35,660

2. Depository credit intermediation 40 16.51 34,330

3. Support activities for water transportation 270 15.83 32,930

4. Sea, coastal, and Great Lakes transportation 850 15.47 32,170

5. Scenic and sightseeing transportation, water 50 13.01 27,050

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 11,520 $ 7.47 15,550 $ 0.648

2. Arkansas 7,330 7.58 15,760 0.628

3. Mississippi 6,750 7.91 16,460 0.606

4. Montana 2,580 9.12 18,970 0.604

5. South Dakota 2,260 9.62 20,000 0.593

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 1,210 16.09 33,470 0.398

2. Rhode Island 1,100 14.20 29,540 0.228

3. Hawaii 1,210 13.89 28,880 0.202

4. Connecticut 4,530 13.79 28,680 0.273

5. Massachusetts 6,200 13.66 28,410 0.196

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Cleveland, TN 410 $ 8.58 17,850 $ 1.048

2. Morristown, TN 480 6.71 13,950 0.989

3. Jonesboro, AR 400 7.33 15,250 0.824

4. Lawton, OK 330 9.64 20,050 0.814

5. Gadsden, AL 290 7.41 15,400 0.801

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,810 16.28 33,860 0.187

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,310 15.90 33,070 0.147

3. Anchorage, AK MSA 390 15.46 32,160 0.238

4. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 160 15.00 31,200 0.231

5. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 690 14.92 31,030 0.251

See footnotes at end of table.
457

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Prepare meals in private homes.

35-2013 Cooks, private household

900

13.64 7.06 8.64 11.00 14.93 26.46

28,370 14,690 17,960 22,870 31,050 55,040

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Rooming and boarding houses 300 $ 10.79 22,450 $

2. Religious organizations 170 12.54 26,080

3. Lessors of real estate 30 9.86 20,500

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Religious organizations 170 12.54 26,080

2. Rooming and boarding houses 300 10.79 22,450

3. Lessors of real estate 30 9.86 20,500

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Colorado 110 $ 11.42 23,760 $ 0.005

2. Tennessee 60 12.88 26,780 0.002

3. California 260 20.33 42,280 0.002

4. New York 70 11.13 23,150 0.001

5. Illinois 40 9.91 20,620 0.001

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 260 20.33 42,280 0.002

2. Ohio (6) 13.14 27,340 (6)

3. Tennessee 60 12.88 26,780 0.002

4. Colorado 110 11.42 23,760 0.005

5. New York 70 11.13 23,150 0.001

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div (6) 12.66 26,330 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.

Employment Hourly

wage

Annual MSA wage

Percent of MSA

employment
458

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foodstuffs in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on

menu, or plan menu.

35-2014 Cooks, restaurant

825,840

10.11 6.91 8.11 9.78 11.67 13.87

21,020 14,370 16,860 20,340 24,260 28,850

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Full-service restaurants 647,070 $ 9.94 20,680 $

2. Traveler accommodation 55,870 11.76 24,450

3. Limited-service eating places 48,060 9.19 19,120

4. Other amusement and recreation industries 19,000 11.42 23,750

5. Drinking places, alcoholic beverages 14,760 10.28 21,380

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Clothing stores 40 13.00 27,030

2. Traveler accommodation 55,870 11.76 24,450

3. Rooming and boarding houses 100 11.60 24,130

4. Professional and similar organizations 500 11.49 23,900

5. Special food services 10,540 11.43 23,780

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 14,020 $ 12.26 25,490 $ 1.115

2. Hawaii 6,450 12.33 25,650 1.077

3. Montana 3,920 8.85 18,420 0.918

4. Colorado 19,830 10.23 21,290 0.898

5. Wyoming 2,250 9.29 19,310 0.858

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 1,620 13.13 27,310 0.533

2. Connecticut 6,680 12.82 26,660 0.403

3. District of Columbia 3,530 12.65 26,300 0.579

4. Massachusetts 17,000 12.39 25,770 0.536

5. Hawaii 6,450 12.33 25,650 1.077

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC 2,240 $ 10.22 21,260 $ 1.911

2. Atlantic City, NJ 2,520 10.94 22,750 1.700

3. Fort Walton Beach-Crestview-Destin, FL 1,220 11.00 22,870 1.412

4. Flagstaff, AZ 780 9.13 18,990 1.344

5. Naples-Marco Island, FL 1,660 11.85 24,640 1.281

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division 220 14.84 30,860 0.476

2. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,550 14.58 30,320 0.366

3. Anchorage, AK MSA 920 13.85 28,820 0.562

4. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 1,140 13.29 27,650 1.150

5. Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division 350 13.12 27,290 0.394

See footnotes at end of table.
459

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables.

Exclude "Fast Food Cooks" (35-2011).

35-2015 Cooks, short order

189,610

8.99 6.22 7.19 8.59 10.49 12.55

18,710 12,930 14,960 17,880 21,820 26,110

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Full-service restaurants 83,810 $ 9.14 19,010 $

2. Limited-service eating places 39,560 8.47 17,610

3. Drinking places, alcoholic beverages 13,720 8.92 18,560

4. Other amusement and recreation industries 10,020 8.68 18,060

5. Gasoline stations 8,060 7.75 16,120

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scenic and sightseeing transportation, water (6) 11.32 23,540

2. Management of companies and enterprises 60 11.13 23,140

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 680 11.04 22,960

4. Traveler accommodation 5,900 10.88 22,630

5. Residential mental health facilities 70 10.61 22,070

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Carolina 5,540 $ 7.89 16,410 $ 0.301

2. Nevada 3,490 11.52 23,960 0.277

3. South Dakota 1,050 8.32 17,310 0.275

4. Vermont 800 9.98 20,760 0.267

5. Rhode Island 1,290 10.14 21,100 0.267

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 520 12.15 25,280 0.171

2. District of Columbia 450 11.95 24,860 0.074

3. Nevada 3,490 11.52 23,960 0.277

4. Massachusetts 4,870 11.19 23,270 0.154

5. Connecticut 2,140 11.13 23,140 0.129

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Hinesville-Fort Stewart, GA 110 $ 6.67 13,860 $ 0.728

2. Jackson, MI 320 8.28 17,220 0.541

3. Valdosta, GA 290 7.06 14,690 0.540

4. Charleston-North Charleston, SC 1,420 8.35 17,370 0.511

5. La Crosse, WI-MN 350 9.03 18,790 0.482

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Anchorage, AK MSA 380 12.25 25,480 0.232

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 800 12.19 25,360 0.083

3. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 200 11.94 24,840 0.088

4. Ocean City, NJ 190 11.90 24,740 0.473

5. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 2,920 11.88 24,710 0.322

See footnotes at end of table.
460

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All cooks not listed separately.

35-2019 Cooks, all other

12,940

11.34 7.31 8.52 10.39 13.40 16.84

23,590 15,200 17,720 21,610 27,880 35,020

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Special food services 3,930 $ 11.47 23,850 $

2. Limited-service eating places 1,110 9.88 20,550

3. Traveler accommodation 710 11.80 24,540

4. Employment services 580 10.13 21,070

5. Full-service restaurants 500 10.55 21,940

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Health and personal care stores (6) 17.29 35,970

2. Management of companies and enterprises (6) 16.16 33,620

3. Religious organizations (6) 14.34 29,840

4. Inland water transportation (6) 14.14 29,420

5. Specialty food stores 340 13.95 29,020

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Washington 1,080 $ 12.57 26,150 $ 0.039

2. Louisiana 510 10.12 21,060 0.029

3. New Hampshire 160 9.88 20,550 0.025

4. Massachusetts 750 13.95 29,020 0.024

5. Ohio 1,050 9.63 20,030 0.020

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 120 15.81 32,880 0.007

2. Indiana 60 14.54 30,250 0.002

3. Colorado 150 14.20 29,530 0.007

4. Georgia 120 14.18 29,490 0.003

5. New Jersey 340 14.02 29,150 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Kankakee-Bradley, IL 40 $ 10.25 21,320 $ 0.093

2. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 190 9.59 19,950 0.042

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 490 14.17 29,480 0.036

4. Lafayette, LA 50 8.59 17,870 0.036

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 540 14.19 29,510 0.033

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 16.66 34,660 (6)

2. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 16.58 34,500 (6)

3. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA (6) 16.01 33,300 (6)

4. Rochester, NY (6) 14.74 30,660 (6)

5. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 30 14.52 30,200 0.005

See footnotes at end of table.
461

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.

35-2021 Food preparation workers

871,470

8.88 6.34 7.17 8.37 10.21 12.47

18,480 13,190 14,920 17,410 21,230 25,940

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Full-service restaurants 210,960 $ 8.65 17,990 $

2. Limited-service eating places 187,550 7.77 16,160

3. Grocery stores 117,930 9.79 20,350

4. Elementary and secondary schools 67,610 9.78 20,340

5. Nursing care facilities 48,090 8.88 18,470

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Facilities support services 230 12.71 26,440

2. Legal services 70 12.57 26,150

3. Outpatient care centers 210 10.85 22,580

4. Colleges and universities 4,550 10.77 22,410

5. Other hospitals 1,780 10.59 22,030

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Mississippi 14,580 $ 7.00 14,570 $ 1.310

2. Louisiana 22,160 6.83 14,200 1.247

3. South Dakota 4,160 7.76 16,140 1.091

4. New York 86,470 9.71 20,190 1.031

5. Maine 5,410 9.32 19,380 0.906

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 2,050 11.66 24,250 0.675

2. Connecticut 13,660 10.45 21,730 0.823

3. Nevada 7,840 10.34 21,500 0.623

4. Washington 12,570 10.30 21,430 0.459

5. Massachusetts 25,040 10.22 21,250 0.790

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA 1,420 $ 6.49 13,500 $ 1.645

2. Gulfport-Biloxi, MS 1,490 6.96 14,480 1.591

3. Baton Rouge, LA 5,410 6.70 13,930 1.520

4. Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA Metropolitan NECTA 760 10.29 21,400 1.513

5. Battle Creek, MI 860 7.87 16,370 1.489

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Florence, SC 970 14.15 29,430 1.152

2. Fairbanks, AK MSA 160 12.28 25,550 0.432

3. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 930 11.86 24,670 0.602

4. Waterbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 560 10.96 22,790 0.809

5. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 600 10.94 22,750 0.865

See footnotes at end of table.
462

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.

35-3011 Bartenders

485,120

8.91 6.00 6.77 7.86 10.10 13.56

18,540 12,480 14,070 16,350 21,010 28,210

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Full-service restaurants 184,500 $ 9.22 19,190 $

2. Drinking places, alcoholic beverages 145,910 8.26 17,180

3. Civic and social organizations 44,600 7.92 16,470

4. Traveler accommodation 35,460 10.67 22,200

5. Other amusement and recreation industries 29,450 9.10 18,940

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks 90 13.32 27,720

2. Promoters of performing arts and sports 1,330 12.44 25,870

3. Grocery stores 70 11.04 22,960

4. Traveler accommodation 35,460 10.67 22,200

5. Activities related to real estate 80 10.34 21,510

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Montana 4,420 $ 7.64 15,900 $ 1.035

2. Nevada 12,050 10.09 20,990 0.958

3. Wisconsin 23,170 8.52 17,710 0.844

4. North Dakota 2,610 7.66 15,940 0.777

5. Rhode Island 3,070 9.01 18,740 0.636

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii 3,250 13.57 28,230 0.542

2. Washington 12,570 11.91 24,780 0.459

3. District of Columbia 2,050 11.77 24,490 0.336

4. New Jersey 15,000 11.49 23,890 0.379

5. Massachusetts 17,420 11.08 23,050 0.549

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Great Falls, MT 660 $ 7.38 15,360 $ 1.940

2. Green Bay, WI 1,900 8.46 17,590 1.145

3. Missoula, MT 640 8.13 16,910 1.140

4. Cumberland, MD-WV 440 7.68 15,980 1.118

5. Wenatchee, WA 430 11.63 24,190 1.100

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Atlantic City, NJ 1,610 13.26 27,570 1.086

2. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 740 13.05 27,140 0.746

3. Ocean City, NJ 270 12.94 26,920 0.673

4. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 4,980 12.61 26,220 0.366

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 13,320 12.58 26,170 0.268

See footnotes at end of table.
463

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform duties which combine both food preparation and food service.

35-3021 Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food

2,461,890

7.66 5.79 6.47 7.24 8.46 10.16

15,930 12,050 13,450 15,050 17,610 21,130

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Limited-service eating places 1,759,140 $ 7.23 15,030 $

2. Full-service restaurants 130,280 7.42 15,440

3. Elementary and secondary schools 127,250 9.14 19,010

4. Grocery stores 90,770 9.43 19,620

5. Special food services 76,720 8.77 18,250

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rail transportation (6) 13.96 29,040

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 8,160 13.42 27,910

3. Other support services (6) 12.27 25,510

4. State government (OES designation) 3,040 12.10 25,170

5. Offices of physicians 200 11.53 23,980

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Kentucky 49,890 $ 6.73 13,990 $ 2.803

2. Texas 261,140 7.00 14,550 2.675

3. Missouri 67,820 7.35 15,280 2.511

4. North Carolina 96,410 7.09 14,740 2.477

5. Washington 66,430 9.19 19,120 2.427

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 5,320 9.67 20,110 0.873

2. Connecticut 18,780 9.23 19,190 1.132

3. Washington 66,430 9.19 19,120 2.427

4. Alaska 4,020 9.05 18,830 1.323

5. Rhode Island 6,980 8.96 18,630 1.446

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Jacksonville, NC 1,810 $ 6.58 13,690 $ 4.492

2. Laredo, TX 3,660 6.31 13,130 4.441

3. Hinesville-Fort Stewart, GA 660 6.57 13,670 4.366

4. Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, TX 4,630 6.63 13,780 4.097

5. Abilene, TX 2,550 6.58 13,700 4.069

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 10,220 10.19 21,200 1.056

2. Ocean City, NJ 1,120 9.86 20,500 2.791

3. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 2,490 9.57 19,910 1.300

4. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 27,270 9.50 19,760 2.002

5. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 630 9.45 19,660 0.908

See footnotes at end of table.
464

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Serve food to diners at counter or from a steam table. Include counter attendants who also wait tables with "Waiters and Waitresses" (35-3031).

35-3022 Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop

524,410

8.15 6.11 6.85 7.76 9.00 10.86

16,950 12,700 14,240 16,130 18,710 22,590

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Limited-service eating places 268,540 $ 7.77 16,150 $

2. Special food services 49,640 8.88 18,470

3. Motion picture and video industries 33,700 7.32 15,220

4. Elementary and secondary schools 29,970 9.31 19,370

5. Grocery stores 23,950 8.60 17,880

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 220 13.49 28,070

2. Drycleaning and laundry services (6) 13.09 27,230

3. Other general merchandise stores 6,730 11.91 24,770

4. Warehousing and storage 50 11.57 24,080

5. Electronic instrument manufacturing 30 10.87 22,600

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 5,630 $ 8.62 17,930 $ 0.940

2. Rhode Island 4,390 8.75 18,190 0.910

3. South Dakota 2,920 7.43 15,440 0.766

4. Washington 18,840 9.39 19,520 0.688

5. California 96,610 8.75 18,200 0.641

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 1,730 10.78 22,420 0.284

2. Delaware 2,550 9.98 20,750 0.601

3. Washington 18,840 9.39 19,520 0.688

4. Alaska 1,800 9.14 19,010 0.592

5. Massachusetts 19,410 9.13 19,000 0.612

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Bellingham, WA 1,540 $ 8.85 18,400 $ 1.989

2. Waterbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 870 8.56 17,810 1.257

3. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 990 9.13 18,990 1.202

4. New Bedford, MA Metropolitan NECTA 760 8.20 17,060 1.162

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 10,690 9.51 19,780 1.104

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL 250 10.40 21,630 0.511

2. Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA 180 10.37 21,570 0.405

3. Harrisonburg, VA (6) 10.14 21,100 (6)

4. Dover, DE 480 9.91 20,610 0.830

5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,080 9.87 20,530 0.255

See footnotes at end of table.
465

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Exclude "Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee

Shop" (35-3022).

35-3031 Waiters and waitresses

2,312,930

8.27 5.78 6.42 7.14 9.14 12.46

17,190 12,020 13,360 14,850 19,020 25,910

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Full-service restaurants 1,689,530 $ 8.16 16,960 $

2. Limited-service eating places 151,150 7.39 15,370

3. Traveler accommodation 129,720 9.50 19,750

4. Drinking places, alcoholic beverages 77,160 7.70 16,020

5. Other amusement and recreation industries 70,230 9.27 19,270

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Machinery and equipment rental and leasing (6) 13.12 27,290

2. Other personal services 290 13.09 27,230

3. Scenic and sightseeing transportation, water 1,060 12.48 25,960

4. Travel arrangement and reservation services 250 11.15 23,180

5. Department stores 700 10.40 21,630

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 38,360 $ 8.47 17,610 $ 3.050

2. Hawaii 16,120 11.21 23,310 2.691

3. Florida 203,760 8.86 18,430 2.589

4. Montana 9,990 7.23 15,040 2.339

5. Rhode Island 10,900 8.95 18,620 2.259

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 45,260 11.65 24,240 1.654

2. Hawaii 16,120 11.21 23,310 2.691

3. Massachusetts 53,350 11.04 22,950 1.683

4. New York 129,540 10.82 22,510 1.544

5. New Jersey 54,780 10.32 21,460 1.384

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC 5,850 $ 7.65 15,920 $ 4.992

2. Atlantic City, NJ 5,960 10.55 21,940 4.020

3. Ocean City, NJ 1,430 11.39 23,680 3.563

4. Panama City-Lynn Haven, FL 2,490 8.82 18,340 3.523

5. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 30,630 8.76 18,230 3.377

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA 920 12.41 25,820 2.070

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 69,030 12.22 25,420 1.387

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 22,310 11.99 24,950 1.638

4. Wenatchee, WA 660 11.72 24,370 1.689

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 26,350 11.48 23,870 1.597

See footnotes at end of table.
466

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Serve food to patrons outside of a restaurant environment, such as in hotels, hospital rooms, or cars. Exclude "Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street

Vendors, and Related Workers" (41-9091) and "Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop" (35-3022).

35-3041 Food servers, nonrestaurant

183,700

9.48 6.36 7.27 8.70 10.87 13.81

19,710 13,240 15,120 18,090 22,610 28,720

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Traveler accommodation 40,580 $ 9.90 20,590 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 34,960 10.05 20,900

3. Nursing care facilities 24,010 9.10 18,940

4. Special food services 23,370 10.37 21,560

5. Community care facilities for the elderly 18,580 8.56 17,810

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 1,380 11.67 24,270

2. Scenic and sightseeing transportation, water 30 11.24 23,370

3. Spectator sports 70 11.18 23,250

4. Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks 220 11.05 22,980

5. Other hospitals 1,690 10.81 22,480

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Jersey 11,080 $ 9.89 20,580 $ 0.280

2. Delaware 1,020 9.90 20,590 0.240

3. Mississippi 2,350 6.69 13,920 0.211

4. Minnesota 5,610 10.11 21,030 0.209

5. New Hampshire 1,300 9.57 19,910 0.207

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 1,030 13.42 27,910 0.169

2. New York 10,080 13.01 27,050 0.120

3. Hawaii 870 11.72 24,380 0.145

4. Connecticut 2,330 11.66 24,250 0.140

5. California 18,410 10.89 22,640 0.122

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Dubuque, IA 280 $ 8.55 17,770 $ 0.526

2. Ocean City, NJ 170 9.48 19,720 0.424

3. Atlantic City, NJ 620 10.53 21,900 0.418

4. La Crosse, WI-MN 300 9.02 18,750 0.413

5. Hot Springs, AR 140 6.72 13,970 0.386

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 7,300 13.89 28,890 0.147

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 2,250 13.72 28,550 0.232

3. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 1,390 13.18 27,410 0.114

4. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 890 12.38 25,760 0.160

5. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 310 12.31 25,600 0.162

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Facilitate food service. Clean tables, carry dirty dishes, replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes;

supply service bar with food, and serve water, butter, and coffee to patrons.

35-9011 Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

401,790

7.84 5.91 6.62 7.36 8.59 10.60

16,320 12,290 13,780 15,310 17,870 22,050

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Full-service restaurants 217,960 $ 7.45 15,500 $

2. Traveler accommodation 45,580 8.86 18,440

3. Limited-service eating places 32,870 7.32 15,220

4. Special food services 25,650 8.50 17,670

5. Elementary and secondary schools 15,810 8.96 18,630

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Facilities support services 70 10.21 21,230

2. Depository credit intermediation 40 10.07 20,940

3. Services to buildings and dwellings (6) 9.74 20,250

4. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals (6) 9.55 19,860

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 2,470 9.34 19,430

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 14,720 $ 8.64 17,970 $ 1.170

2. Hawaii 4,540 10.68 22,200 0.758

3. South Dakota 2,450 7.38 15,360 0.643

4. Arizona 12,240 7.11 14,800 0.475

5. District of Columbia 2,610 9.98 20,750 0.428

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii 4,540 10.68 22,200 0.758

2. District of Columbia 2,610 9.98 20,750 0.428

3. Massachusetts 8,410 9.69 20,150 0.265

4. Alaska 440 9.27 19,280 0.145

5. Connecticut 4,160 9.06 18,850 0.251

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 12,150 $ 9.05 18,830 $ 1.340

2. Reno-Sparks, NV 1,790 6.77 14,080 0.815

3. Napa, CA 510 9.04 18,790 0.799

4. Ocean City, NJ 300 8.39 17,450 0.748

5. Naples-Marco Island, FL 940 8.02 16,680 0.725

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 4,120 10.57 21,980 0.250

2. Honolulu, HI 2,640 9.89 20,580 0.617

3. Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division 80 9.74 20,250 0.173

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 11,440 9.73 20,250 0.230

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 5,060 9.56 19,890 0.523

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.

35-9021 Dishwashers

502,770

7.78 6.01 6.78 7.57 8.62 10.00

16,190 12,500 14,090 15,750 17,930 20,800

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Full-service restaurants 319,040 $ 7.63 15,870 $

2. Limited-service eating places 50,620 7.33 15,250

3. Traveler accommodation 32,450 9.06 18,850

4. Special food services 23,050 8.13 16,910

5. Other amusement and recreation industries 14,200 8.07 16,780

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 1,590 9.71 20,200

2. Grantmaking and giving services 60 9.70 20,180

3. Technical and trade schools 30 9.68 20,130

4. Clothing stores 90 9.44 19,640

5. Other food manufacturing 60 9.19 19,110

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 4,680 $ 9.25 19,240 $ 0.781

2. Nevada 9,760 9.65 20,080 0.776

3. New Mexico 4,620 6.79 14,120 0.585

4. Vermont 1,680 8.36 17,390 0.561

5. Arizona 14,130 7.26 15,100 0.549

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 2,630 9.72 20,220 0.432

2. Nevada 9,760 9.65 20,080 0.776

3. Alaska 1,370 9.54 19,850 0.451

4. Hawaii 4,680 9.25 19,240 0.781

5. Connecticut 6,010 9.13 18,990 0.362

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Atlantic City, NJ 1,590 $ 7.98 16,600 $ 1.072

2. Ocean City, NJ 410 7.77 16,170 1.022

3. Brunswick, GA 380 6.76 14,060 0.906

4. Flagstaff, AZ 520 6.81 14,160 0.896

5. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC 1,030 7.69 15,990 0.879

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 7,960 10.05 20,910 0.878

2. Anchorage, AK MSA 910 9.76 20,300 0.556

3. Lynn-Peabody-Salem, MA NECTA Division 490 9.63 20,020 0.482

4. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 660 9.48 19,720 0.666

5. Portsmouth, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 240 9.42 19,600 0.421

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.

35-9031 Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop

340,390

8.10 5.99 6.79 7.78 8.97 10.80

16,860 12,460 14,130 16,170 18,650 22,470

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Full-service restaurants 281,190 $ 7.96 16,550 $

2. Traveler accommodation 18,640 9.46 19,670

3. Limited-service eating places 15,440 7.74 16,100

4. Drinking places, alcoholic beverages 5,420 8.35 17,370

5. Other amusement and recreation industries 3,770 9.56 19,890

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Civic and social organizations 250 11.51 23,930

2. Promoters of performing arts and sports 50 10.54 21,930

3. General medical and surgical hospitals (6) 10.16 21,120

4. Lessors of real estate 560 10.11 21,030

5. Scenic and sightseeing transportation, water 30 9.65 20,060

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 5,480 $ 9.66 20,090 $ 0.436

2. Arizona 10,980 7.72 16,060 0.427

3. Hawaii 2,330 9.85 20,500 0.389

4. Colorado 8,020 8.02 16,680 0.363

5. Florida 27,100 8.26 17,180 0.344

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 1,040 10.93 22,720 0.171

2. Hawaii 2,330 9.85 20,500 0.389

3. Massachusetts 8,490 9.78 20,340 0.268

4. Nevada 5,480 9.66 20,090 0.436

5. New York 12,240 9.65 20,080 0.146

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Fort Walton Beach-Crestview-Destin, FL 670 $ 8.15 16,950 $ 0.776

2. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC 730 8.11 16,870 0.623

3. Santa Fe, NM 390 9.13 19,000 0.607

4. Flagstaff, AZ 350 7.35 15,280 0.603

5. Wilmington, NC 820 7.29 15,160 0.583

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division 80 11.35 23,610 0.173

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 6,820 10.92 22,710 0.137

3. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 430 10.69 22,230 0.434

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 2,430 10.59 22,040 0.251

5. Manchester, NH Metropolitan NECTA 220 10.56 21,960 0.223

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All food preparation and serving related workers not listed separately.

35-9099 Food preparation and serving related workers, all other

54,900

9.31 6.55 7.29 8.55 10.77 13.45

19,360 13,620 15,150 17,780 22,410 27,970

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Full-service restaurants 11,240 $ 8.33 17,320 $

2. Limited-service eating places 7,100 8.09 16,830

3. Employment services 5,590 8.89 18,500

4. Traveler accommodation 5,510 10.02 20,840

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 2,670 10.08 20,980

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 130 14.58 30,330

2. Vocational rehabilitation services 630 12.57 26,140

3. Amusement parks and arcades (6) 12.43 25,860

4. Legal services 40 12.35 25,690

5. Civic and social organizations 50 12.20 25,380

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 3,300 $ 10.03 20,860 $ 0.262

2. Michigan 5,350 8.66 18,000 0.125

3. Illinois 7,270 8.86 18,420 0.125

4. Idaho 760 9.09 18,900 0.122

5. Texas 8,240 10.23 21,280 0.084

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Mississippi 50 13.94 29,000 0.004

2. Nebraska 40 12.25 25,480 0.004

3. Florida 3,360 11.85 24,640 0.043

4. District of Columbia (6) 11.29 23,490 (6)

5. New York 250 10.47 21,770 0.003

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI 360 $ 7.72 16,050 $ 0.559

2. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 2,880 10.26 21,340 0.318

3. Decatur, IL 150 9.04 18,810 0.273

4. Lansing-East Lansing, MI 470 10.04 20,890 0.224

5. Idaho Falls, ID 110 8.61 17,910 0.219

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Reading, PA (6) 13.50 28,080 (6)

2. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 510 13.24 27,540 0.041

3. Naples-Marco Island, FL 30 12.87 26,760 0.023

4. Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metro Div 180 12.60 26,210 0.024

5. Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI (6) 12.50 26,000 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Supervise work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.

37-1011 First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers

182,690

16.16 9.43 11.65 15.04 19.55 24.75

33,610 19,620 24,230 31,290 40,670 51,490

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Services to buildings and dwellings 55,010 $ 15.65 32,550 $

2. Traveler accommodation 30,670 13.83 28,780

3. Elementary and secondary schools 25,670 18.01 37,460

4. Nursing care facilities 8,360 15.42 32,070

5. Local government (OES designation) 8,030 19.09 39,710

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 210 34.51 71,790

2. Remediation and other waste services 50 25.49 53,020

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 30 22.38 46,550

4. Legal services 100 20.99 43,650

5. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing 30 20.97 43,610

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 3,780 $ 14.55 30,270 $ 0.301

2. Delaware 1,210 15.62 32,490 0.285

3. District of Columbia 1,620 16.79 34,930 0.266

4. Hawaii 1,530 16.64 34,610 0.255

5. Wyoming 590 13.72 28,530 0.225

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 2,610 20.11 41,830 0.157

2. New Jersey 6,610 19.55 40,660 0.167

3. New York 12,650 19.54 40,630 0.151

4. Massachusetts 4,670 19.05 39,620 0.147

5. Rhode Island 500 18.55 38,570 0.104

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Brunswick, GA 170 $ 16.58 34,480 $ 0.405

2. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC 460 12.95 26,940 0.393

3. Springfield, IL 420 15.09 31,390 0.386

4. Dover, DE 220 14.06 29,250 0.381

5. Ocean City, NJ 140 18.39 38,250 0.349

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 380 24.00 49,910 0.167

2. Waterbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 80 22.71 47,240 0.116

3. Lewiston-Auburn, ME Metropolitan NECTA 60 22.65 47,110 0.125

4. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 1,870 22.24 46,260 0.153

5. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 120 22.14 46,060 0.093

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, organize, direct, or coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities, such as planting and maintaining ornamental trees,

shrubs, flowers, and lawns, and applying fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals, according to contract specifications. May also coordinate activities of workers

engaged in terracing hillsides, building retaining walls, constructing pathways, installing patios, and similar activities in following a landscape design plan. Work

may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service, machine, and work force requirements; answering inquiries from potential customers regarding methods,

material, and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor, material, and machine costs.

37-1012 First-line supervisors/managers of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers

111,100

19.35 11.51 14.08 17.93 23.14 29.29

40,240 23,940 29,280 37,300 48,130 60,930

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Services to buildings and dwellings 59,180 $ 18.69 38,870 $

2. Other amusement and recreation industries 11,870 21.67 45,080

3. Local government (OES designation) 11,390 21.61 44,950

4. Traveler accommodation 2,740 17.69 36,800

5. Colleges and universities 2,470 19.61 40,790

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 150 27.87 57,970

2. Other specialty trade contractors (6) 25.63 53,310

3. Beverage manufacturing 30 23.28 48,420

4. General rental centers (6) 23.23 48,330

5. Spectator sports 360 23.18 48,210

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arizona 3,670 $ 17.99 37,410 $ 0.143

2. Nevada 1,790 18.92 39,350 0.142

3. Hawaii 820 20.53 42,700 0.137

4. South Carolina 2,360 17.79 36,990 0.128

5. Idaho 800 15.10 31,400 0.128

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 1,550 24.21 50,350 0.093

2. Massachusetts 2,830 23.17 48,190 0.089

3. Delaware 300 23.01 47,860 0.071

4. New York 4,500 23.00 47,830 0.054

5. District of Columbia 110 22.65 47,120 0.018

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. St. George, UT 150 $ 18.67 38,840 $ 0.299

2. Naples-Marco Island, FL 360 20.06 41,730 0.278

3. Ocean City, NJ 100 21.75 45,230 0.249

4. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC 270 16.60 34,530 0.230

5. Brunswick, GA 90 14.39 29,940 0.215

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lafayette, IN 40 35.08 72,970 0.048

2. Winchester, VA-WV 40 27.91 58,060 0.073

3. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 80 27.78 57,790 0.115

4. Ann Arbor, MI 150 27.27 56,730 0.076

5. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 1,120 27.14 56,450 0.092

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing

rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or

debris from sidewalk.

37-2011 Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners

2,124,860

10.45 6.73 7.80 9.58 12.33 15.89

21,730 14,010 16,220 19,930 25,640 33,060

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Services to buildings and dwellings 742,580 $ 9.26 19,270 $

2. Elementary and secondary schools 345,910 12.19 25,350

3. Local government (OES designation) 82,750 12.16 25,300

4. Colleges and universities 75,000 11.61 24,150

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 51,820 10.86 22,580

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 16,150 20.29 42,200

Couriers2. 540 16.57 34,470

3. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 3,320 15.64 32,530

4. Other transportation equipment manufacturing 180 15.31 31,840

5. Basic chemical manufacturing 620 15.08 31,360

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 16,500 $ 11.04 22,960 $ 2.708

2. Nevada 28,450 10.96 22,790 2.262

3. New York 176,760 12.14 25,250 2.107

4. North Dakota 6,760 9.84 20,480 2.013

5. Montana 8,510 9.79 20,350 1.992

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 5,930 13.30 27,660 1.951

2. Massachusetts 55,860 12.47 25,930 1.762

3. Connecticut 31,100 12.28 25,530 1.875

4. New York 176,760 12.14 25,250 2.107

5. Washington 39,400 12.13 25,230 1.440

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Greenville, NC 2,090 $ 8.21 17,070 $ 2.924

2. Champaign-Urbana, IL 2,840 12.60 26,210 2.862

3. Holland-Grand Haven, MI 3,150 10.82 22,500 2.832

4. Harrisonburg, VA 1,470 9.01 18,750 2.539

5. Great Falls, MT 830 9.77 20,330 2.440

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Kokomo, IN 730 15.19 31,600 1.590

2. Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division 1,190 13.61 28,310 1.338

3. Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division 740 13.49 28,050 1.602

4. Rochester, MN 1,220 13.44 27,950 1.207

5. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 1,940 13.36 27,780 1.630

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, such as hotels, restaurants, and hospitals, in a

clean and orderly manner. Duties include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.

37-2012 Maids and housekeeping cleaners

900,040

8.99 6.32 7.24 8.45 10.31 12.69

18,700 13,140 15,060 17,580 21,440 26,390

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Traveler accommodation 412,720 $ 8.64 17,970 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 115,790 10.15 21,110

3. Services to buildings and dwellings 90,580 8.83 18,360

4. Nursing care facilities 75,160 8.88 18,470

5. Community care facilities for the elderly 35,410 8.84 18,380

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scientific research and development services 230 14.95 31,090

2. Other schools and instruction (6) 13.18 27,410

3. Other financial investment activities 210 12.28 25,550

4. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers (6) 12.00 24,950

5. Other investment pools and funds 280 11.50 23,920

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 23,540 $ 10.95 22,780 $ 1.871

2. Hawaii 10,950 12.51 26,030 1.828

3. Wyoming 3,500 7.93 16,500 1.335

4. South Dakota 4,280 7.86 16,340 1.123

5. Montana 4,660 7.82 16,260 1.091

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 4,910 12.68 26,380 0.806

2. New York 45,950 12.56 26,120 0.548

3. Hawaii 10,950 12.51 26,030 1.828

4. Nevada 23,540 10.95 22,780 1.871

5. Connecticut 9,380 10.73 22,320 0.565

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC 4,480 $ 8.12 16,890 $ 3.823

2. Atlantic City, NJ 3,850 9.21 19,150 2.597

3. Ocean City, NJ 990 9.63 20,030 2.467

4. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 19,380 11.44 23,790 2.137

5. Brunswick, GA 850 8.48 17,650 2.027

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 27,860 14.43 30,020 0.560

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 9,610 12.66 26,340 0.993

3. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 4,830 12.35 25,680 0.396

4. Honolulu, HI 5,670 12.24 25,450 1.325

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 4,710 12.02 25,010 0.459

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All building cleaning workers not listed separately.

37-2019 Building cleaning workers, all other

14,390

13.78 7.57 9.30 12.06 16.81 23.91

28,670 15,750 19,330 25,090 34,950 49,730

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Services to buildings and dwellings 7,670 $ 13.52 28,110 $

2. Traveler accommodation 620 8.53 17,730

3. Employment services 550 15.48 32,190

4. Residential building construction 330 11.98 24,920

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 320 11.25 23,400

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 100 16.71 34,750

2. Employment services 550 15.48 32,190

3. Bakeries and tortilla manufacturing 190 15.18 31,570

4. Building finishing contractors (6) 13.93 28,980

5. Services to buildings and dwellings 7,670 13.52 28,110

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Illinois 2,520 $ 21.35 44,420 $ 0.043

2. Florida 2,790 12.25 25,480 0.035

3. New Hampshire 200 10.60 22,050 0.032

4. Washington 540 12.30 25,580 0.020

5. Minnesota 500 13.18 27,410 0.019

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 2,520 21.35 44,420 0.043

2. Wisconsin (6) 16.21 33,710 (6)

3. Indiana 420 14.73 30,650 0.014

4. Rhode Island (6) 14.68 30,520 (6)

5. California 520 13.81 28,730 0.003

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Gainesville, FL 140 $ 10.66 22,180 $ 0.118

2. Springfield, IL 40 15.29 31,810 0.037

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 400 12.76 26,550 0.029

4. Gary, IN Metro Div 80 19.92 41,440 0.029

5. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 310 12.54 26,090 0.025

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div (6) 27.19 56,550 (6)

2. Gary, IN Metro Div 80 19.92 41,440 0.029

3. Rockford, IL (6) 18.62 38,730 (6)

4. Madison, WI (6) 18.40 38,270 (6)

5. Champaign-Urbana, IL (6) 17.91 37,250 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Spray or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill pests and vermin, such as mice, termites, and roaches, that infest buildings and surrounding

areas.

37-2021 Pest control workers

62,710

14.11 8.88 10.79 13.41 16.76 20.85

29,350 18,460 22,440 27,880 34,850 43,370

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Services to buildings and dwellings 58,980 $ 14.08 29,280 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 1,030 14.81 30,810

3. Employment services 540 13.11 27,270

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 260 22.30 46,380

5. Traveler accommodation 220 8.33 17,330

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 260 22.30 46,380

2. State government (OES designation) 110 18.95 39,410

3. Animal food manufacturing 30 17.28 35,940

4. Other food manufacturing 30 17.12 35,620

5. Facilities support services 170 16.22 33,730

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Florida 9,490 $ 13.50 28,080 $ 0.121

2. South Carolina 1,810 14.41 29,980 0.098

3. Alabama 1,870 13.27 27,590 0.098

4. Arizona 2,430 12.31 25,610 0.094

5. Georgia 3,690 13.29 27,640 0.092

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wisconsin 360 18.11 37,670 0.013

2. Washington 620 18.11 37,660 0.023

3. North Dakota 70 17.97 37,380 0.021

4. Minnesota 300 17.83 37,090 0.011

5. Colorado 330 17.70 36,820 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL 480 $ 13.27 27,610 $ 0.217

2. Fort Walton Beach-Crestview-Destin, FL 160 14.46 30,090 0.185

3. Chico, CA 140 10.48 21,790 0.185

4. Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice, FL 530 12.82 26,660 0.183

5. Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL 300 14.46 30,070 0.179

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Madison, WI 80 21.87 45,490 0.024

2. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 70 21.79 45,320 0.054

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 220 20.16 41,940 0.016

4. Warner Robins, GA (6) 20.08 41,760 (6)

5. Eau Claire, WI 30 19.72 41,020 0.039

See footnotes at end of table.
477

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any

combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortarless

segmental concrete masonry wall units. Exclude "Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse" (45-2092).

37-3011 Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

924,330

11.06 7.27 8.38 10.22 12.91 16.46

23,010 15,120 17,430 21,260 26,860 34,240

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Services to buildings and dwellings 471,220 $ 10.83 22,530 $

2. Other amusement and recreation industries 102,450 10.14 21,080

3. Local government (OES designation) 80,560 12.81 26,650

4. Employment services 27,950 9.92 20,630

5. Elementary and secondary schools 22,940 13.48 28,040

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 500 19.64 40,840

2. Power generation and supply 380 18.76 39,010

3. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 90 18.29 38,050

4. Motion picture and video industries 60 17.27 35,910

5. Support activities for road transportation 70 16.02 33,330

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 7,450 $ 12.48 25,970 $ 1.243

2. Nevada 14,370 11.27 23,430 1.142

3. Florida 86,550 10.19 21,190 1.100

4. Arizona 28,100 9.96 20,710 1.092

5. Idaho 5,820 11.07 23,020 0.932

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 810 14.18 29,490 0.133

2. Massachusetts 20,380 14.01 29,130 0.643

3. Connecticut 12,990 13.67 28,430 0.783

4. Washington 17,520 12.97 26,970 0.640

5. Alaska 790 12.73 26,480 0.260

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Naples-Marco Island, FL 4,030 $ 10.56 21,950 $ 3.110

2. Port St. Lucie-Fort Pierce, FL 2,850 9.88 20,540 2.219

3. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metro Div 11,390 10.24 21,300 2.032

4. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 1,940 13.55 28,190 1.957

5. Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL 950 10.19 21,180 1.941

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 580 16.52 34,360 0.487

2. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 620 15.88 33,040 0.893

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 4,820 14.76 30,700 0.498

4. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 1,310 14.58 30,320 0.848

5. New Bedford, MA Metropolitan NECTA 450 14.45 30,060 0.688

See footnotes at end of table.
478

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Mix or apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation or chemical application on trees, shrubs, lawns, or

botanical crops. Usually requires specific training and State or Federal certification. Exclude "Commercial Pilots" (53-2012) who operate aviation equipment to dust

or spray crops.

37-3012 Pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation

25,880

13.73 8.74 10.43 12.84 16.14 20.12

28,560 18,180 21,690 26,700 33,580 41,850

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Services to buildings and dwellings 17,170 $ 13.89 28,890 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 2,970 14.95 31,100

3. Support activities for crop production 1,940 13.07 27,180

4. Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers 1,110 12.19 25,350

5. Traveler accommodation 360 9.85 20,490

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 150 16.60 34,530

2. Elementary and secondary schools 40 16.10 33,480

3. Colleges and universities (6) 15.89 33,060

4. Local government (OES designation) 2,970 14.95 31,100

5. Services to buildings and dwellings 17,170 13.89 28,890

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 450 $ 11.62 24,160 $ 0.118

2. Idaho 400 11.67 24,270 0.064

3. Iowa 730 12.94 26,920 0.050

4. Montana 210 10.03 20,860 0.049

5. Kansas 620 12.46 25,920 0.047

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 1,290 18.72 38,930 0.022

2. Oregon 300 18.44 38,360 0.018

3. New York 940 16.68 34,680 0.011

4. Connecticut 300 16.17 33,630 0.018

5. Hawaii 80 15.94 33,150 0.013

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL 120 $ 12.07 25,110 $ 0.245

2. Auburn-Opelika, AL 50 10.66 22,180 0.105

3. Fort Walton Beach-Crestview-Destin, FL 80 11.76 24,460 0.093

4. Lawrence, KS 40 12.90 26,830 0.083

5. Cedar Rapids, IA 110 12.20 25,380 0.083

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div (6) 24.43 50,820 (6)

2. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 820 21.28 44,270 0.022

3. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 130 20.83 43,330 0.003

4. Stockton, CA (6) 20.58 42,810 (6)

5. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 180 19.18 39,900 0.015

See footnotes at end of table.
479

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of

tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, pruning hooks, sheers, and clippers. May use truck-mounted lifts and power pruners. May fill cavities in trees

to promote healing and prevent deterioration. Exclude workers who primarily perform duties of "Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation"

(37-3012) and "Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers" (37-3011).

37-3013 Tree trimmers and pruners

28,300

14.38 9.00 10.72 13.58 17.38 21.32

29,910 18,720 22,300 28,250 36,150 44,350

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Services to buildings and dwellings 22,520 $ 13.92 28,960 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 3,310 16.65 34,620

3. Utility system construction 650 12.73 26,490

4. Power generation and supply 620 17.28 35,940

5. Employment services 320 14.74 30,660

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 50 21.46 44,650

2. State government (OES designation) 140 18.49 38,460

3. Colleges and universities 60 17.61 36,620

4. Power generation and supply 620 17.28 35,940

5. Local government (OES designation) 3,310 16.65 34,620

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Oklahoma 1,080 $ 9.81 20,400 $ 0.072

2. Alabama 1,130 12.18 25,330 0.059

3. Mississippi 640 11.08 23,050 0.058

4. Wyoming 100 11.50 23,930 0.038

5. Missouri 970 14.03 29,170 0.036

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Virginia 1,100 20.11 41,830 0.030

2. New York 760 18.74 38,970 0.009

3. Montana 40 18.52 38,520 0.009

4. Nevada (6) 18.02 37,480 (6)

5. Connecticut 90 17.87 37,180 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Oklahoma City, OK 890 $ 9.13 19,000 $ 0.160

2. Anderson, IN 50 11.67 24,270 0.121

3. Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division 80 16.37 34,040 0.090

4. Kokomo, IN 30 13.69 28,480 0.065

5. St. Louis, MO-IL 800 14.83 30,840 0.060

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (6) 24.61 51,190 (6)

2. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 40 22.97 47,770 0.021

3. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 30 22.95 47,740 0.012

4. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 60 21.59 44,910 0.002

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 230 20.54 42,710 0.010

See footnotes at end of table.
480

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All grounds maintenance workers not listed separately.

37-3019 Grounds maintenance workers, all other

21,930

11.77 7.14 8.25 9.82 13.80 20.11

24,490 14,840 17,160 20,420 28,700 41,830

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Employment services 3,710 $ 12.15 25,260 $

2. Services to buildings and dwellings 3,580 12.13 25,230

3. Lessors of real estate 910 10.78 22,410

4. Other amusement and recreation industries 800 10.95 22,780

5. RV parks and recreational camps 720 9.72 20,210

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 570 25.35 52,740

2. Spectator sports 320 18.83 39,160

3. Cement and concrete product manufacturing 50 17.52 36,450

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 550 17.38 36,140

5. Architectural and engineering services 60 16.08 33,440

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 180 $ 9.50 19,760 $ 0.069

2. Illinois 2,850 10.24 21,290 0.049

3. Alaska 140 16.62 34,570 0.046

4. Idaho 280 12.97 26,980 0.045

5. South Carolina 600 10.13 21,080 0.033

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 140 16.62 34,570 0.046

2. Indiana 490 16.06 33,400 0.017

3. Pennsylvania 260 15.93 33,140 0.005

4. New Jersey (6) 15.89 33,050 (6)

5. Nevada 80 15.80 32,860 0.006

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH 120 (6) (6) 0.107

2. Greenville, SC 160 9.48 19,720 0.054

3. Shreveport-Bossier City, LA 90 9.86 20,510 0.052

4. Lansing-East Lansing, MI 90 13.65 28,400 0.043

5. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL 80 9.98 20,750 0.043

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Indianapolis-Carmel, IN (6) 20.01 41,630 (6)

2. Memphis, TN-MS-AR 100 19.85 41,290 0.016

3. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div (6) 19.21 39,960 (6)

4. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 80 18.70 38,900 0.007

5. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX (6) 17.79 37,010 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
481

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Supervise gaming operations and personnel in an assigned area. Circulate among tables and observe operations. Ensure that stations and games are covered for

each shift. May explain and interpret operating rules of house to patrons. May plan and organize activities and create friendly atmosphere for guests in

hotels/casinos. May adjust service complaints. Exclude "Slot Key Persons" (39-1012).

39-1011 Gaming supervisors

23,860

20.38 12.07 15.69 19.79 24.59 29.66

42,390 25,110 32,630 41,160 51,150 61,700

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Traveler accommodation 11,110 $ 21.30 44,300 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 6,340 19.39 40,330

3. Gambling industries 5,380 20.26 42,130

4. Other amusement and recreation industries 270 16.94 35,240

5. Civic and social organizations 180 11.96 24,870

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Spectator sports 170 22.80 47,420

2. Traveler accommodation 11,110 21.30 44,300

3. Gambling industries 5,380 20.26 42,130

4. Local government (OES designation) 6,340 19.39 40,330

5. Amusement parks and arcades 100 19.11 39,750

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 8,870 $ 21.08 43,850 $ 0.705

2. Mississippi 970 18.96 39,440 0.087

3. Louisiana 1,330 19.87 41,330 0.075

4. Arizona 1,750 19.16 39,860 0.068

5. Montana 250 11.10 23,090 0.059

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Michigan 650 24.80 51,590 0.015

2. California 1,660 22.20 46,180 0.011

3. Florida 220 22.03 45,810 0.003

4. New Jersey 1,760 21.78 45,310 0.044

5. Illinois 490 21.18 44,050 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 7,330 $ 21.60 44,930 $ 0.808

2. Reno-Sparks, NV 900 18.89 39,290 0.410

3. Gulfport-Biloxi, MS 370 18.32 38,110 0.395

4. Shreveport-Bossier City, LA 490 21.49 44,690 0.285

5. Carson City, NV 70 14.69 30,560 0.219

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 90 27.57 57,340 0.009

2. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 300 23.13 48,120 0.024

3. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA (6) 22.47 46,740 (6)

4. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 140 22.26 46,290 0.003

5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 290 22.21 46,190 0.008

See footnotes at end of table.
482

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Coordinate/supervise functions of slot department workers to provide service to patrons. Handle and settle complaints of players. Verify and payoff jackpots.

Reset slot machines after payoffs. Make minor repairs or adjustments to slot machines. Recommend removal of slot machines for repair. Report hazards and

enforces safety rules.

39-1012 Slot key persons

13,450

12.16 7.83 9.25 10.92 13.91 18.52

25,300 16,290 19,240 22,720 28,930 38,510

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 6,170 $ 11.70 24,340 $

2. Traveler accommodation 3,930 12.24 25,450

3. Gambling industries 2,840 12.69 26,390

4. Personal care services 130 18.03 37,490

5. Other amusement and recreation industries 120 14.31 29,770

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Personal care services 130 18.03 37,490

2. Other amusement and recreation industries 120 14.31 29,770

3. Gambling industries 2,840 12.69 26,390

4. Traveler accommodation 3,930 12.24 25,450

5. Local government (OES designation) 6,170 11.70 24,340

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 3,020 $ 11.67 24,270 $ 0.240

2. Mississippi 850 11.56 24,050 0.076

3. Louisiana 1,260 11.65 24,230 0.071

4. Arizona 1,500 12.26 25,510 0.058

5. North Dakota 90 11.76 24,460 0.027

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colorado 480 15.71 32,680 0.022

2. South Dakota (6) 15.17 31,550 (6)

3. New Jersey 330 14.55 30,250 0.008

4. Michigan 450 12.90 26,840 0.010

5. New York 110 12.81 26,650 0.001

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Gulfport-Biloxi, MS 450 $ 11.27 23,450 $ 0.480

2. Reno-Sparks, NV 570 9.43 19,620 0.259

3. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 2,010 12.69 26,390 0.222

4. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 450 11.45 23,810 0.099

5. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 830 10.62 22,090 0.065

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colorado Springs, CO (6) 16.57 34,460 (6)

2. St. Louis, MO-IL 70 16.52 34,350 0.005

3. Denver-Aurora, CO 370 15.38 32,000 0.031

4. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 2,010 12.69 26,390 0.222

5. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 730 11.92 24,800 0.040

See footnotes at end of table.
483

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Supervise and coordinate activities of personal service workers, such as supervisors of flight attendants, hairdressers, or caddies.

39-1021 First-line supervisors/managers of personal service workers

125,430

17.35 9.59 12.13 15.77 20.95 27.38

36,090 19,940 25,240 32,800 43,580 56,960

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Personal care services 18,830 $ 19.11 39,750 $

2. Other amusement and recreation industries 16,440 17.27 35,930

3. Child day care services 11,560 13.68 28,450

4. Local government (OES designation) 11,460 21.40 44,510

5. Individual and family services 7,860 16.05 33,390

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Drycleaning and laundry services (6) 37.08 77,120

2. Other hospitals 60 23.73 49,360

3. Death care services 550 23.22 48,290

4. Offices of other health practitioners 80 23.13 48,110

5. Management and technical consulting services (6) 21.65 45,030

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Minnesota 5,150 $ 15.44 32,120 $ 0.192

2. Hawaii 1,120 16.97 35,310 0.187

3. New Jersey 6,690 21.15 43,980 0.169

4. Colorado 2,880 16.54 34,400 0.130

5. Nevada 1,550 17.20 35,780 0.123

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 190 26.27 54,630 0.031

2. New Jersey 6,690 21.15 43,980 0.169

3. Washington 2,930 21.04 43,750 0.107

4. Alaska 260 20.65 42,950 0.086

5. Florida 7,980 20.21 42,040 0.101

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Ocean City, NJ 210 $ 20.42 42,470 $ 0.523

2. Alexandria, LA 190 14.42 30,000 0.305

3. Atlantic City, NJ 400 18.73 38,970 0.270

4. Kingston, NY 160 15.63 32,520 0.263

5. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 160 19.16 39,850 0.256

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Durham, NC 160 24.65 51,280 0.061

2. Niles-Benton Harbor, MI 50 24.27 50,480 0.080

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 850 23.16 48,180 0.088

4. Lakeland, FL (6) 22.71 47,240 (6)

5. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 820 22.63 47,070 0.081

See footnotes at end of table.
484

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact; and

condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or

work as part of pack team.

39-2011 Animal trainers

10,020

14.39 7.66 9.11 12.65 17.39 22.42

29,920 15,930 18,960 26,310 36,170 46,630

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Support activities for animal production 1,970 $ 14.54 30,240 $

2. Other miscellaneous store retailers 1,740 9.09 18,920

3. Other personal services 1,720 17.73 36,880

4. Amusement parks and arcades 990 13.07 27,180

5. Other professional and technical services 180 13.98 29,080

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 30 19.14 39,820

2. Other personal services 1,720 17.73 36,880

3. Individual and family services 40 16.97 35,310

4. Other amusement and recreation industries (6) 16.86 35,070

5. Local government (OES designation) 40 16.19 33,670

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Delaware 100 $ 18.18 37,820 $ 0.024

2. Kentucky 380 13.71 28,510 0.021

3. Florida 1,640 14.25 29,640 0.021

4. Wisconsin 340 12.78 26,590 0.012

5. New Jersey 480 17.06 35,480 0.012

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Minnesota 60 21.46 44,640 0.002

2. Delaware 100 18.18 37,820 0.024

3. Utah (6) 17.71 36,840 (6)

4. New Jersey 480 17.06 35,480 0.012

5. Massachusetts 130 16.92 35,200 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Ocala, FL 80 $ 15.10 31,410 $ 0.080

2. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 130 16.36 34,030 0.034

3. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 100 17.00 35,350 0.029

4. Charleston, WV 40 10.32 21,470 0.028

5. Springfield, MO 50 8.44 17,540 0.026

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 50 24.33 50,600 0.003

2. Edison, NJ Metro Div 140 18.46 38,390 0.014

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 230 18.30 38,060 0.024

4. Dover, DE (6) 17.97 37,380 (6)

5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div (6) 17.65 36,700 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
485

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise care for pets and other nonfarm animals, such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice.

Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged.

May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks. Exclude "Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers" (31-9096).

39-2021 Nonfarm animal caretakers

108,130

9.73 6.56 7.50 8.72 10.95 14.64

20,230 13,640 15,590 18,140 22,780 30,460

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other personal services 35,480 $ 9.67 20,120 $

2. Other professional and technical services 21,550 8.84 18,390

3. Other miscellaneous store retailers 14,420 8.52 17,710

4. Social advocacy organizations 8,130 8.98 18,680

5. Spectator sports 7,300 10.11 21,020

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 530 16.48 34,270

2. State government (OES designation) 180 15.00 31,210

3. Management of companies and enterprises (6) 13.74 28,580

4. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 260 13.71 28,530

5. Gambling industries 130 12.98 27,000

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Kentucky 2,920 $ 9.72 20,210 $ 0.164

2. Idaho 970 13.17 27,400 0.155

3. Washington 3,440 10.45 21,730 0.126

4. Maryland 3,000 10.85 22,570 0.119

5. Nebraska 1,050 9.00 18,730 0.117

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii 200 14.11 29,340 0.033

2. Idaho 970 13.17 27,400 0.155

3. District of Columbia 70 12.74 26,500 0.011

4. Rhode Island 360 11.51 23,940 0.075

5. Alaska 180 11.38 23,670 0.059

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Ocala, FL 810 $ 8.94 18,590 $ 0.809

2. Lexington-Fayette, KY 1,430 9.65 20,070 0.589

3. Hot Springs, AR 90 7.59 15,780 0.248

4. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 600 9.96 20,710 0.245

5. Columbia, MO 200 7.99 16,630 0.238

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Boise City-Nampa, ID (6) 15.90 33,080 (6)

2. Ames, IA 60 15.56 32,370 0.147

3. Honolulu, HI 130 14.74 30,670 0.030

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 540 14.17 29,470 0.056

5. Ann Arbor, MI 110 12.87 26,770 0.056

See footnotes at end of table.
486

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate table games. Stand or sit behind table and operate games of chance by dispensing the appropriate number of cards or blocks to players, or operating

other gaming equipment. Compare the house's hand against players' hands and payoff or collect players' money or chips.

39-3011 Gaming dealers

82,960

8.18 5.73 6.33 7.08 8.43 12.07

17,010 11,910 13,170 14,730 17,530 25,100

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Traveler accommodation 34,570 $ 6.85 14,240 $

2. Gambling industries 24,110 8.95 18,620

3. Local government (OES designation) 20,750 9.13 18,990

4. Spectator sports 1,550 11.51 23,930

5. Civic and social organizations 340 8.27 17,210

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Spectator sports 1,550 11.51 23,930

2. Other amusement and recreation industries (6) 10.77 22,400

3. Full-service restaurants 260 10.65 22,150

4. Local government (OES designation) 20,750 9.13 18,990

5. Gambling industries 24,110 8.95 18,620

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 24,660 $ 6.62 13,780 $ 1.960

2. Mississippi 4,520 7.32 15,230 0.406

3. North Dakota 1,100 8.46 17,590 0.328

4. Louisiana 4,700 7.16 14,890 0.264

5. Washington 6,180 12.28 25,550 0.226

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 6,180 12.28 25,550 0.226

2. New York 580 12.29 25,550 0.007

3. Oregon 570 11.56 24,050 0.035

4. South Dakota 400 10.21 21,240 0.105

5. California 11,110 10.17 21,140 0.074

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 20,400 $ 6.63 13,790 $ 2.249

2. Gulfport-Biloxi, MS 1,640 8.05 16,750 1.751

3. Reno-Sparks, NV 2,490 6.54 13,600 1.134

4. Lake Charles, LA 730 6.32 13,150 0.845

5. Shreveport-Bossier City, LA 1,430 6.35 13,210 0.831

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA 180 14.35 29,850 0.213

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 510 14.30 29,740 0.057

3. Spokane, WA 330 14.21 29,550 0.163

4. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 530 13.70 28,490 0.052

5. Olympia, WA 300 13.69 28,480 0.318

See footnotes at end of table.
487

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assist in the operation of games such as keno and bingo. Scan winning tickets presented by patrons, calculate amount of winnings and pay patrons. May operate

keno and bingo equipment. May start gaming equipment that randomly selects numbers. May announce number selected until total numbers specified for each

game are selected. May pick up tickets from players, collect bets, receive, verify and record patrons' cash wagers.

39-3012 Gaming and sports book writers and runners

17,780

10.02 6.33 7.41 9.04 11.20 15.88

20,850 13,170 15,410 18,800 23,290 33,030

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Gambling industries 4,390 $ 9.39 19,530 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 4,010 11.20 23,300

3. Civic and social organizations 2,380 8.99 18,690

4. Traveler accommodation 1,980 9.99 20,790

5. Grantmaking and giving services 170 11.47 23,850

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Grantmaking and giving services 170 11.47 23,850

2. Spectator sports (6) 11.28 23,460

3. Local government (OES designation) 4,010 11.20 23,300

4. Traveler accommodation 1,980 9.99 20,790

5. Gambling industries 4,390 9.39 19,530

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Montana 900 $ 7.09 14,760 $ 0.211

2. Alaska 540 11.34 23,590 0.178

3. Nevada 2,190 9.77 20,330 0.174

4. North Dakota 320 10.04 20,890 0.095

5. Nebraska 540 8.06 16,770 0.060

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 190 15.44 32,120 0.003

2. Michigan 460 13.49 28,060 0.011

3. New York (6) 12.52 26,050 (6)

4. California 940 12.09 25,150 0.006

5. Florida 760 11.61 24,140 0.010

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Billings, MT 330 $ 7.37 15,320 $ 0.413

2. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 1,710 9.99 20,780 0.189

3. Reno-Sparks, NV 330 9.14 19,010 0.150

4. Bellingham, WA 100 9.76 20,300 0.129

5. Reading, PA 170 (6) (6) 0.102

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 150 16.49 34,290 0.004

2. Fargo, ND-MN 70 11.91 24,780 0.062

3. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div (6) 11.06 23,010 (6)

4. Spokane, WA 120 11.00 22,870 0.059

5. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 570 10.79 22,440 0.042

See footnotes at end of table.
488

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All Gaming Service Workers not listed separately.

39-3019 Gaming service workers, all other

11.59 7.62 8.70 10.52 13.22 17.48

24,110 15,850 18,090 21,890 27,490 36,360

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(6)

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 6,060 $ 11.03 22,930 $

2. Traveler accommodation 5,210 12.48 25,950

3. Gambling industries 2,210 11.48 23,880

4. Civic and social organizations 140 11.46 23,840

5. Employment services 50 11.79 24,520

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Traveler accommodation 5,210 12.48 25,950

2. Employment services 50 11.79 24,520

3. Gambling industries 2,210 11.48 23,880

4. Civic and social organizations 140 11.46 23,840

5. Local government (OES designation) 6,060 11.03 22,930

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 4,450 $ 12.44 25,880 $ 0.354

2. Alaska 240 10.53 21,910 0.079

3. California 4,850 11.40 23,710 0.032

4. Arizona 800 10.74 22,350 0.031

5. New Mexico 200 9.81 20,400 0.025

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Texas (6) 13.10 27,250 (6)

2. New Jersey 900 12.79 26,610 0.023

3. Colorado 110 12.70 26,430 0.005

4. Nevada 4,450 12.44 25,880 0.354

5. Illinois 80 11.96 24,870 0.001

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Atlantic City, NJ 900 $ 12.79 26,610 $ 0.607

2. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 3,710 12.70 26,410 0.409

3. Reno-Sparks, NV 420 11.89 24,720 0.191

4. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 720 13.62 28,340 0.057

5. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 110 12.09 25,150 0.042

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 720 13.62 28,340 0.057

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div (6) 13.53 28,150 (6)

3. Atlantic City, NJ 900 12.79 26,610 0.607

4. Denver-Aurora, CO 90 12.72 26,450 0.007

5. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 3,710 12.70 26,410 0.409

See footnotes at end of table.
489

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.

39-3021 Motion picture projectionists

10,620

9.70 6.08 6.97 8.39 10.75 14.25

20,180 12,650 14,500 17,450 22,350 29,650

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Motion picture and video industries 10,080 $ 9.61 19,980 $

2. Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks 110 12.37 25,730

3. Promoters of performing arts and sports 80 9.69 20,150

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Performing arts companies (6) 13.31 27,680

2. Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks 110 12.37 25,730

3. Promoters of performing arts and sports 80 9.69 20,150

4. Motion picture and video industries 10,080 9.61 19,980

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Montana 100 $ 7.10 14,770 $ 0.023

2. Utah 200 7.60 15,800 0.017

3. Iowa 240 7.01 14,590 0.016

4. Wyoming 40 8.81 18,330 0.015

5. North Dakota 50 7.82 16,260 0.015

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 700 13.38 27,830 0.008

2. California 1,520 12.63 26,270 0.010

3. Massachusetts 110 12.45 25,900 0.003

4. Hawaii (6) 12.40 25,800 (6)

5. Illinois 300 12.28 25,540 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Pittsburgh, PA 290 $ 6.96 14,480 $ 0.026

2. Provo-Orem, UT 40 6.36 13,230 0.024

3. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 40 11.99 24,940 0.021

4. Salt Lake City, UT 110 8.64 17,970 0.019

5. Lakeland, FL 40 7.89 16,400 0.019

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 480 15.39 32,000 0.012

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 420 14.46 30,070 0.008

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 80 13.45 27,970 0.008

4. Rochester, NY (6) 13.44 27,950 (6)

5. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 90 13.28 27,630 0.007

See footnotes at end of table.
490

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assist patrons at entertainment events by performing duties, such as collecting admission tickets and passes from patrons, assisting in finding seats, searching for

lost articles, and locating such facilities as rest rooms and telephones.

39-3031 Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

101,530

8.41 5.95 6.71 7.64 9.04 11.70

17,500 12,380 13,950 15,880 18,800 24,340

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Motion picture and video industries 36,860 $ 7.28 15,130 $

2. Promoters of performing arts and sports 19,050 9.02 18,760

3. Spectator sports 7,860 9.56 19,890

4. Employment services 7,330 8.24 17,140

5. Performing arts companies 3,560 9.54 19,840

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Activities related to real estate 1,020 12.80 26,620

2. Lessors of real estate 2,500 12.28 25,550

3. State government (OES designation) 40 11.34 23,590

4. Colleges and universities 790 9.83 20,440

5. Offices of real estate agents and brokers (6) 9.79 20,360

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 2,900 $ 9.13 18,990 $ 0.231

2. Kansas 1,640 7.08 14,720 0.124

3. Colorado 2,710 7.03 14,620 0.123

4. Utah 1,370 7.34 15,280 0.119

5. Illinois 6,710 7.97 16,570 0.115

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 9,120 11.60 24,130 0.109

2. Pennsylvania 5,290 11.24 23,380 0.094

3. District of Columbia 350 10.87 22,620 0.057

4. Rhode Island 250 9.86 20,500 0.052

5. Vermont 60 9.45 19,660 0.020

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 2,650 $ 9.28 19,300 $ 0.292

2. Spokane, WA 530 8.68 18,050 0.263

3. Fargo, ND-MN 270 7.38 15,360 0.241

4. Lexington-Fayette, KY 560 8.19 17,040 0.231

5. Salt Lake City, UT 1,140 7.45 15,490 0.192

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 2,750 13.84 28,790 0.147

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 7,550 11.95 24,860 0.152

3. Rochester, NY 220 11.15 23,190 0.044

4. Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA Metropolitan NECTA (6) 10.93 22,730 (6)

5. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 730 10.12 21,040 0.060

See footnotes at end of table.
491

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform variety of attending duties at amusement or recreation facility. May schedule use of recreation facilities, maintain and provide equipment to participants of

sporting events or recreational pursuits, or operate amusement concessions and rides.

39-3091 Amusement and recreation attendants

235,670

8.43 6.08 6.82 7.83 9.27 11.55

17,530 12,650 14,180 16,290 19,270 24,030

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other amusement and recreation industries 108,520 $ 8.11 16,860 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 44,450 9.30 19,340

3. Amusement parks and arcades 33,590 7.87 16,380

4. Traveler accommodation 10,350 8.76 18,220

5. Civic and social organizations 6,640 8.22 17,090

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Junior colleges 310 11.74 24,410

2. Colleges and universities 1,120 11.08 23,040

3. Elementary and secondary schools 660 10.98 22,840

4. Gambling industries 1,130 10.23 21,270

5. Community care facilities for the elderly 130 9.91 20,620

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Florida 33,600 $ 8.37 17,410 $ 0.427

2. Minnesota 8,400 8.45 17,570 0.313

3. Utah 3,240 7.64 15,890 0.281

4. South Dakota 1,030 7.68 15,970 0.270

5. South Carolina 4,960 7.87 16,360 0.270

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 1,820 10.63 22,100 0.110

2. Montana 830 10.28 21,370 0.194

3. Hawaii 1,420 10.19 21,190 0.237

4. Alaska 610 9.86 20,500 0.201

5. Illinois 7,160 9.75 20,280 0.123

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL 14,580 $ 8.18 17,020 $ 1.430

2. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC 1,160 7.81 16,240 0.990

3. Valdosta, GA 450 8.09 16,820 0.839

4. Naples-Marco Island, FL 920 9.45 19,650 0.710

5. Ocean City, NJ 280 8.82 18,350 0.698

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div (6) 14.04 29,210 (6)

2. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 620 11.34 23,580 0.146

3. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 550 11.09 23,070 0.099

4. Kalamazoo-Portage, MI 170 10.94 22,750 0.121

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 1,340 10.82 22,500 0.081

See footnotes at end of table.
492

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers.

39-3092 Costume attendants

4,150

14.20 7.19 8.71 12.37 17.40 25.01

29,540 14,950 18,110 25,740 36,180 52,030

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Performing arts companies 1,480 $ 15.43 32,090 $

2. Traveler accommodation 710 12.17 25,320

3. Amusement parks and arcades 550 10.53 21,900

4. Local government (OES designation) 220 11.94 24,840

5. Other amusement and recreation industries 160 8.18 17,020

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motion picture and video industries (6) 27.22 56,610

2. Promoters of performing arts and sports 160 17.61 36,620

3. Performing arts companies 1,480 15.43 32,090

4. Colleges and universities 160 13.74 28,580

5. Traveler accommodation 710 12.17 25,320

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 620 $ 12.69 26,400 $ 0.049

2. Utah 70 11.88 24,710 0.006

3. California 870 17.61 36,630 0.006

4. New York 410 18.56 38,600 0.005

5. Florida 430 13.14 27,340 0.005

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 410 18.56 38,600 0.005

2. California 870 17.61 36,630 0.006

3. Connecticut (6) 17.40 36,190 (6)

4. Washington 70 16.03 33,340 0.003

5. Massachusetts 80 14.94 31,080 0.003

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 560 $ 13.02 27,090 $ 0.062

2. Reno-Sparks, NV 40 9.26 19,250 0.018

3. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL 160 9.79 20,350 0.016

4. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 140 16.24 33,780 0.011

5. Salt Lake City, UT 60 12.72 26,450 0.010

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 310 23.49 48,850 0.008

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 370 19.05 39,620 0.007

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 70 17.43 36,250 0.007

4. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 60 16.54 34,400 0.004

5. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 140 16.24 33,780 0.011

See footnotes at end of table.
493

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Provide personal items to patrons or customers in locker rooms, dressing rooms, or coatrooms.

39-3093 Locker room, coatroom, and dressing room attendants

18,770

9.50 6.74 7.58 8.95 10.77 13.21

19,760 14,030 15,760 18,610 22,410 27,480

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other amusement and recreation industries 7,050 $ 9.49 19,750 $

2. Traveler accommodation 2,380 10.20 21,220

3. Personal care services 1,080 8.97 18,650

4. Spectator sports 780 9.84 20,470

5. Local government (OES designation) 560 9.02 18,770

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Elementary and secondary schools 190 13.20 27,460

2. Junior colleges 70 12.80 26,620

3. Colleges and universities 150 10.97 22,810

4. Traveler accommodation 2,380 10.20 21,220

5. Civic and social organizations 280 9.99 20,780

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 160 $ 11.45 23,810 $ 0.027

2. Massachusetts 740 9.37 19,500 0.023

3. Kansas 300 7.77 16,150 0.023

4. Illinois 1,290 9.49 19,750 0.022

5. Florida 1,710 9.46 19,680 0.022

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 50 11.53 23,980 0.008

2. Hawaii 160 11.45 23,810 0.027

3. Nevada 110 11.01 22,890 0.009

4. New York 1,690 10.51 21,860 0.020

5. California 2,200 10.47 21,770 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL 60 $ 9.54 19,840 $ 0.123

2. Bend, OR 50 8.53 17,740 0.076

3. Naples-Marco Island, FL 90 10.65 22,140 0.069

4. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metro Div 320 9.76 20,310 0.057

5. Sioux Falls, SD 70 8.71 18,110 0.055

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 60 12.32 25,640 0.014

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 110 12.03 25,010 0.011

3. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 80 11.80 24,540 0.009

4. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 30 11.71 24,350 0.013

5. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 180 11.23 23,360 0.015

See footnotes at end of table.
494

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Prepare bodies for interment in conformity with legal requirements.

39-4011 Embalmers

8,860

19.43 11.20 14.14 18.19 22.81 28.80

40,410 23,290 29,400 37,840 47,450 59,900

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Death care services (6) 19.46 40,480

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 190 $ 20.15 41,920 $ 0.027

2. Virginia 740 21.27 44,230 0.021

3. Rhode Island 90 25.72 53,500 0.019

4. Arkansas 210 16.54 34,390 0.018

5. South Carolina 260 18.96 39,430 0.014

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 270 26.74 55,610 0.009

2. New Jersey 60 26.48 55,070 0.002

3. Rhode Island 90 25.72 53,500 0.019

4. Iowa (6) 24.50 50,950 (6)

5. Maryland 100 24.43 50,820 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA 40 $ 19.64 40,840 $ 0.061

2. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 40 17.57 36,540 0.026

3. Spartanburg, SC 30 16.63 34,590 0.025

4. Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA 30 19.55 40,660 0.025

5. Richmond, VA 130 26.21 54,510 0.022

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division (6) 29.09 60,500 (6)

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 210 28.67 59,620 0.004

3. Richmond, VA 130 26.21 54,510 0.022

4. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan NECTA 100 25.04 52,080 0.017

5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 40 25.01 52,030 0.009

See footnotes at end of table.

Employment Hourly

wage

Annual

wage Industry
495

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform variety of tasks during funeral, such as placing casket in parlor or chapel prior to service; arranging floral offerings or lights around casket; directing or

escorting mourners; closing casket; and issuing and storing funeral equipment.

39-4021 Funeral attendants

32,250

10.56 6.62 7.92 9.78 12.10 15.57

21,970 13,780 16,480 20,350 25,170 32,390

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Death care services 32,000 $ 10.55 21,950 $

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Death care services 32,000 10.55 21,950

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 500 $ 8.76 18,220 $ 0.070

2. South Carolina 820 9.34 19,430 0.045

3. North Carolina 1,540 10.12 21,050 0.040

4. Ohio 2,090 10.50 21,850 0.039

5. Kentucky 680 8.12 16,890 0.038

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 650 16.13 33,550 0.016

2. Massachusetts 690 16.13 33,540 0.022

3. Washington 340 15.47 32,180 0.012

4. Vermont 80 14.55 30,260 0.027

5. Utah 130 13.55 28,180 0.011

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Williamsport, PA 60 $ 9.61 20,000 $ 0.117

2. Jefferson City, MO 80 8.74 18,170 0.112

3. Utica-Rome, NY 140 9.73 20,250 0.108

4. Bay City, MI 40 9.10 18,930 0.107

5. Florence, SC 80 7.38 15,350 0.095

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 300 19.35 40,250 0.018

2. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 17.78 36,980 (6)

3. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 290 16.98 35,310 0.029

4. Edison, NJ Metro Div 140 16.48 34,280 0.014

5. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA (6) 16.03 33,350 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
496

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves.

39-5011 Barbers

11,500

12.76 7.12 8.71 11.13 14.25 20.56

26,540 14,810 18,110 23,150 29,640 42,770

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Personal care services 11,150 $ 12.70 26,410 $

2. State government (OES designation) 50 19.68 40,920

3. Local government (OES designation) 40 14.58 30,320

4. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 40 16.53 34,390

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 50 19.68 40,920

2. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 40 16.53 34,390

3. Technical and trade schools (6) 16.01 33,300

4. Local government (OES designation) 40 14.58 30,320

5. Personal care services 11,150 12.70 26,410

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Texas 1,110 $ 16.42 34,160 $ 0.011

2. Georgia 460 (6) (6) 0.011

3. Illinois 570 14.79 30,750 0.010

4. Florida 820 10.43 21,690 0.010

5. Louisiana 160 10.88 22,630 0.009

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. West Virginia (6) 17.95 37,330 (6)

2. Kentucky (6) 17.48 36,350 (6)

3. Texas 1,110 16.42 34,160 0.011

4. Oklahoma (6) 15.32 31,860 (6)

5. Illinois 570 14.79 30,750 0.010

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 120 $ 12.33 25,640 $ 0.035

2. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY 40 14.12 29,360 0.016

3. Baton Rouge, LA 50 8.81 18,330 0.014

4. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 80 9.54 19,850 0.008

5. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro, TN 40 11.60 24,130 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX (6) 27.42 57,040 (6)

2. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div (6) 14.77 30,720 (6)

3. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div (6) 14.53 30,210 (6)

4. Camden, NJ Metro Div (6) 14.39 29,920 (6)

5. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY 40 14.12 29,360 0.016

See footnotes at end of table.
497

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May also apply makeup, dress wigs, perform

hair removal, and provide nail and skin care services.

39-5012 Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

344,900

11.80 6.68 7.92 10.25 13.75 18.78

24,550 13,880 16,470 21,320 28,600 39,070

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Personal care services 310,460 $ 11.99 24,940 $

2. Health and personal care stores 2,850 11.13 23,140

3. Employment services 2,050 13.42 27,910

4. Technical and trade schools 1,820 11.32 23,540

5. Traveler accommodation 740 13.16 27,370

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motion picture and video industries (6) 36.48 75,880

2. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 100 13.86 28,820

3. Employment services 2,050 13.42 27,910

4. Traveler accommodation 740 13.16 27,370

5. State government (OES designation) 130 12.87 26,760

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wisconsin 11,310 $ 10.98 22,850 $ 0.412

2. New Jersey 16,320 13.50 28,080 0.412

3. Pennsylvania 22,420 9.71 20,200 0.398

4. North Dakota 1,330 11.22 23,340 0.396

5. Connecticut 6,230 13.65 28,390 0.376

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 9,630 14.23 29,590 0.304

2. Vermont 660 13.96 29,040 0.220

3. Washington 8,780 13.80 28,700 0.321

4. Alaska 610 13.79 28,680 0.201

5. Hawaii 1,160 13.71 28,520 0.194

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lewiston, ID-WA 190 $ 8.21 17,070 $ 0.762

2. Appleton, WI 740 12.67 26,350 0.640

3. Lawrence, KS 300 9.74 20,260 0.621

4. Mansfield, OH 360 9.29 19,320 0.618

5. Ocean City, NJ 240 11.04 22,960 0.598

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan NECTA 180 18.13 37,720 0.161

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 5,920 17.33 36,040 0.262

3. Durham, NC 430 16.34 33,980 0.165

4. Birmingham-Hoover, AL 690 16.26 33,820 0.137

5. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 2,320 15.99 33,260 0.410

See footnotes at end of table.
498

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.

39-5091 Makeup artists, theatrical and performance

1,250

17.66 6.97 8.69 15.30 25.06 34.02

36,730 14,500 18,070 31,820 52,110 70,750

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Performing arts companies 240 $ 21.61 44,960 $

2. Radio and television broadcasting 80 22.62 47,050

3. Motion picture and video industries 80 27.35 56,880

4. Independent artists, writers, and performers 40 16.11 33,520

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motion picture and video industries 80 27.35 56,880

2. Promoters of performing arts and sports (6) 24.33 50,600

3. Radio and television broadcasting 80 22.62 47,050

4. Performing arts companies 240 21.61 44,960

5. Independent artists, writers, and performers 40 16.11 33,520

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Florida 200 $ 20.33 42,280 $ 0.003

2. Texas 160 13.99 29,110 0.002

3. New York 190 23.66 49,220 0.002

4. California 320 18.91 39,330 0.002

5. Illinois 80 12.10 25,160 0.001

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 190 23.66 49,220 0.002

2. Florida 200 20.33 42,280 0.003

3. California 320 18.91 39,330 0.002

4. Texas 160 13.99 29,110 0.002

5. Illinois 80 12.10 25,160 0.001

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 220 $ 19.66 40,890 $ 0.005

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 180 23.98 49,870 0.004

3. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 40 15.86 32,980 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 180 23.98 49,870 0.004

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 220 19.66 40,890 0.005

3. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 40 15.86 32,980 0.002

4. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div (6) 13.83 28,760 (6)

5. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div (6) 11.32 23,540 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
499

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

39-5092 Manicurists and pedicurists

47,450

10.23 6.83 7.63 9.23 12.05 15.34

21,280 14,210 15,870 19,190 25,060 31,910

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Personal care services 44,910 $ 10.22 21,270 $

2. Traveler accommodation 610 12.26 25,500

3. Other amusement and recreation industries 560 11.40 23,710

4. Health and personal care stores 240 10.04 20,880

5. Technical and trade schools 60 10.52 21,890

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Traveler accommodation 610 12.26 25,500

2. Other amusement and recreation industries 560 11.40 23,710

3. Technical and trade schools 60 10.52 21,890

4. Personal care services 44,910 10.22 21,270

5. Health and personal care stores 240 10.04 20,880

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Illinois 4,980 $ 11.94 24,830 $ 0.085

2. Maryland 1,830 11.16 23,210 0.072

3. Minnesota 1,680 10.49 21,810 0.063

4. California 9,140 9.46 19,680 0.061

5. New York 5,030 9.37 19,490 0.060

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia (6) 14.65 30,470 (6)

2. Idaho (6) 13.22 27,490 (6)

3. Florida 3,560 11.99 24,930 0.045

4. Illinois 4,980 11.94 24,830 0.085

5. Alaska (6) 11.67 24,270 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Punta Gorda, FL 130 $ 11.49 23,900 $ 0.310

2. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 750 12.20 25,370 0.133

3. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 1,340 8.56 17,810 0.103

4. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 410 10.94 22,760 0.097

5. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 4,000 10.09 20,990 0.097

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA 40 14.59 30,340 0.009

2. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div (6) 14.53 30,230 (6)

3. Jacksonville, FL (6) 14.29 29,720 (6)

4. Durham, NC 60 14.23 29,590 0.023

5. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (6) 13.91 28,930 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
500

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.

39-5093 Shampooers

15,580

8.20 6.26 6.82 7.78 9.24 10.88

17,050 13,030 14,190 16,170 19,230 22,630

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Personal care services 15,510 $ 8.20 17,060 $

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Personal care services 15,510 8.20 17,060

2. Technical and trade schools (6) 7.36 15,310

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Maryland 1,490 $ 7.52 15,650 $ 0.059

2. Delaware 250 7.75 16,110 0.059

3. New Jersey 1,910 8.19 17,040 0.048

4. Virginia 1,310 8.31 17,280 0.036

5. Illinois 1,650 9.50 19,750 0.028

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 120 9.55 19,850 0.020

2. Tennessee 200 9.53 19,820 0.007

3. Illinois 1,650 9.50 19,750 0.028

4. Massachusetts 630 9.39 19,530 0.020

5. Missouri 70 9.23 19,210 0.003

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Camden, NJ Metro Div 370 $ 7.74 16,100 $ 0.070

2. Baltimore-Towson, MD 890 7.10 14,760 0.070

3. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 360 8.93 18,570 0.064

4. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 190 7.80 16,220 0.056

5. Edison, NJ Metro Div 520 7.93 16,490 0.052

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro, TN (6) 10.40 21,630 (6)

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div (6) 10.00 20,800 (6)

3. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 340 9.72 20,210 0.021

4. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 1,340 9.62 20,000 0.036

5. Austin-Round Rock, TX (6) 9.61 19,990 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
501

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Provide skin care treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance.

39-5094 Skin care specialists

22,620

14.21 6.94 8.77 12.58 17.70 24.54

29,550 14,440 18,240 26,170 36,820 51,040

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Personal care services 16,730 $ 13.95 29,020 $

2. Offices of physicians 1,790 16.69 34,710

3. Traveler accommodation 970 13.68 28,450

4. Department stores 950 11.40 23,720

5. Other amusement and recreation industries 900 15.12 31,450

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Outpatient care centers (6) 17.84 37,100

2. Health and personal care stores 520 17.67 36,750

3. Offices of physicians 1,790 16.69 34,710

4. Other personal services (6) 15.37 31,970

5. Other amusement and recreation industries 900 15.12 31,450

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 340 $ 15.34 31,920 $ 0.057

2. Rhode Island 180 16.77 34,880 0.037

3. Nevada 450 19.92 41,440 0.036

4. New Hampshire 210 12.74 26,500 0.033

5. Massachusetts 880 15.81 32,890 0.028

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 70 23.39 48,650 0.011

2. Nevada 450 19.92 41,440 0.036

3. Nebraska 70 18.50 38,480 0.008

4. Washington 410 18.06 37,570 0.015

5. Kansas 120 17.66 36,740 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Div 80 $ 11.04 22,960 $ 0.103

2. Toledo, OH 220 10.30 21,420 0.068

3. Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA 200 9.08 18,890 0.064

4. Honolulu, HI 250 15.51 32,260 0.058

5. Dayton, OH 200 10.30 21,420 0.050

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Reno-Sparks, NV (6) 30.53 63,510 (6)

2. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 40 25.88 53,840 0.044

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 450 25.04 52,080 0.046

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 70 21.91 45,570 0.008

5. Tucson, AZ (6) 21.39 44,490 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
502

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.

39-6011 Baggage porters and bellhops

48,450

10.37 6.45 7.13 8.83 12.47 17.09

21,580 13,410 14,820 18,360 25,940 35,550

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Traveler accommodation 24,680 $ 9.31 19,370 $

2. Scheduled air transportation 8,610 14.75 30,680

3. Support activities for air transportation 6,220 8.70 18,100

4. Employment services 2,260 8.41 17,480

5. Investigation and security services 1,040 8.25 17,160

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scheduled air transportation 8,610 14.75 30,680

2. Rail transportation 160 14.35 29,840

3. Lessors of real estate 740 12.94 26,910

4. Activities related to real estate 960 12.22 25,420

5. Professional and similar organizations (6) 11.66 24,260

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 1,670 $ 9.36 19,470 $ 0.279

2. Nevada 2,940 9.83 20,450 0.234

3. District of Columbia 470 10.76 22,380 0.077

4. Alaska 200 9.40 19,550 0.066

5. Florida 5,140 8.76 18,230 0.065

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 4,190 13.00 27,050 0.050

2. Washington 810 12.32 25,630 0.030

3. Massachusetts 760 11.78 24,500 0.024

4. Rhode Island 180 10.91 22,680 0.037

5. Indiana 480 10.86 22,580 0.016

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Atlantic City, NJ 550 $ 9.32 19,390 $ 0.371

2. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 2,590 10.14 21,080 0.286

3. Gulfport-Biloxi, MS 150 7.29 15,150 0.160

4. Honolulu, HI 620 9.20 19,150 0.145

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,390 12.60 26,210 0.144

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Spokane, WA 70 14.45 30,050 0.035

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 3,250 13.56 28,190 0.065

3. Greensboro-High Point, NC 140 13.50 28,090 0.039

4. Springfield, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 80 13.36 27,790 0.027

5. Raleigh-Cary, NC 140 13.04 27,110 0.029

See footnotes at end of table.
503

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assist patrons at hotel, apartment or office building with personal services. May take messages, arrange or give advice on transportation, business services or

entertainment, or monitor guest requests for housekeeping and maintenance.

39-6012 Concierges

19,150

12.50 7.65 9.41 11.83 14.95 18.37

26,000 15,910 19,580 24,600 31,090 38,210

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Traveler accommodation 7,980 $ 12.56 26,120 $

2. Lessors of real estate 3,050 11.39 23,690

3. Activities related to real estate 1,730 13.93 28,970

4. Other personal services 1,190 14.97 31,140

5. Offices of real estate agents and brokers 690 13.62 28,320

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Promoters of performing arts and sports (6) 15.76 32,790

2. Spectator sports 40 15.49 32,230

3. Other personal services 1,190 14.97 31,140

4. Activities related to real estate 1,730 13.93 28,970

5. Personal care services (6) 13.91 28,930

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 910 $ 16.06 33,400 $ 0.149

2. Hawaii 650 16.69 34,720 0.108

3. Massachusetts 1,360 13.18 27,420 0.043

4. Nevada 400 13.55 28,180 0.032

5. New Jersey 1,040 10.86 22,590 0.026

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii 650 16.69 34,720 0.108

2. New York 1,940 16.67 34,670 0.023

3. Idaho (6) 16.06 33,410 (6)

4. District of Columbia 910 16.06 33,400 0.149

5. Oregon 140 13.81 28,730 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 1,190 $ 13.45 27,980 $ 0.072

2. Honolulu, HI 280 16.33 33,970 0.065

3. Atlantic City, NJ 80 11.97 24,900 0.054

4. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC 60 9.21 19,170 0.051

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 1,020 16.08 33,450 0.045

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 1,770 17.01 35,390 0.036

2. Boise City-Nampa, ID (6) 16.79 34,930 (6)

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 270 16.35 34,010 0.028

4. Honolulu, HI 280 16.33 33,970 0.065

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 1,020 16.08 33,450 0.045

See footnotes at end of table.
504

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.

39-6021 Tour guides and escorts

30,390

10.73 6.58 7.60 9.82 13.12 16.65

22,310 13,680 15,810 20,420 27,290 34,630

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks 11,390 $ 9.46 19,680 $

2. Travel arrangement and reservation services 4,600 10.99 22,850

3. Other amusement and recreation industries 3,500 11.54 24,000

4. Scenic and sightseeing transportation, land 1,610 11.39 23,690

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,040 13.91 28,940

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other support services 250 15.01 31,210

2. State government (OES designation) 710 14.47 30,090

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,040 13.91 28,940

4. RV parks and recreational camps 150 13.60 28,280

5. Social advocacy organizations (6) 13.53 28,140

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 1,960 $ 11.02 22,920 $ 0.327

2. Alaska 820 12.14 25,260 0.270

3. Montana 510 7.87 16,370 0.119

4. Nevada 880 12.17 25,310 0.070

5. South Dakota 240 9.15 19,040 0.063

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Idaho 340 13.28 27,610 0.054

2. New Mexico 280 12.77 26,550 0.035

3. Washington 400 12.54 26,080 0.015

4. Michigan 670 12.47 25,950 0.016

5. West Virginia 430 12.23 25,430 0.061

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Prescott, AZ 220 $ 11.66 24,250 $ 0.349

2. Honolulu, HI 1,230 10.55 21,950 0.288

3. Pittsfield, MA Metropolitan NECTA 100 10.74 22,350 0.282

4. Savannah, GA 330 9.54 19,850 0.220

5. Duluth, MN-WI 250 7.68 15,970 0.200

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 70 17.09 35,550 0.037

2. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 70 16.05 33,380 0.004

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 240 15.68 32,620 0.025

4. Salt Lake City, UT (6) 14.41 29,980 (6)

5. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 90 13.90 28,920 0.010

See footnotes at end of table.
505

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, organize, and conduct long distance cruises, tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups.

39-6022 Travel guides

3,220

14.83 8.20 10.86 13.68 17.39 23.35

30,840 17,060 22,590 28,460 36,180 48,580

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Travel arrangement and reservation services 2,220 $ 15.13 31,470 $

2. Scenic and sightseeing transportation, land 70 12.84 26,710

3. State government (OES designation) 50 9.00 18,720

4. Traveler accommodation 40 12.92 26,880

Sea, coastal, and Great Lakes transportation 30 (6) 5. (6)

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Charter bus industry (6) 18.89 39,290

2. Travel arrangement and reservation services 2,220 15.13 31,470

3. Other amusement and recreation industries (6) 14.35 29,850

4. Traveler accommodation 40 12.92 26,880

5. Scenic and sightseeing transportation, land 70 12.84 26,710

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Utah 160 $ 13.42 27,920 $ 0.014

2. Mississippi 60 10.51 21,860 0.005

3. Washington 100 18.40 38,270 0.004

4. Virginia 100 15.39 32,010 0.003

5. Indiana 90 10.63 22,110 0.003

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Texas 110 20.12 41,840 0.001

2. Illinois 40 19.93 41,450 0.001

3. Washington 100 18.40 38,270 0.004

4. Arizona (6) 18.30 38,070 (6)

5. North Carolina (6) 17.98 37,410 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Charlottesville, VA 30 $ 13.36 27,790 $ 0.032

2. Salt Lake City, UT 100 12.68 26,370 0.017

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 100 18.12 37,680 0.007

4. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 50 18.32 38,110 0.003

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 90 15.86 33,000 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div (6) 19.99 41,580 (6)

2. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 50 18.32 38,110 0.003

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 100 18.12 37,680 0.007

4. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL (6) 16.20 33,690 (6)

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 90 15.86 33,000 0.002

See footnotes at end of table.
506

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Provide personal services to ensure the safety and comfort of airline passengers during flight. Greet passengers, verify tickets, explain use of safety equipment,

and serve food or beverages.

39-6031 Flight attendants

96,760 56,150 24,250 33,320 53,780 77,410 99,300

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Scheduled air transportation 92,720 (5) $ 56,820

2. Nonscheduled air transportation 3,410 (5) 39,450

Management of companies and enterprises 70 (5) 3. (6)

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers (6) (5) 58,530

2. Scheduled air transportation 92,720 (5) 56,820

3. Nonscheduled air transportation 3,410 (5) 39,450

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 1,900 (5) $ 53,860 0.317

2. Illinois 9,650 (5) 56,920 0.166

3. Kentucky 2,090 (5) 65,040 0.117

4. Texas 10,420 (5) 54,120 0.107

5. New York 8,940 (5) 60,470 0.107

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Kentucky 2,090 (5) 65,040 0.117

2. Oregon 800 (5) 64,840 0.049

3. New York 8,940 (5) 60,470 0.107

4. Illinois 9,650 (5) 56,920 0.166

5. Ohio 1,090 (5) 54,280 0.020

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 9,640 (5) $ 56,920 0.257

2. Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN 2,060 (5) 65,260 0.201

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 8,710 (5) 61,300 0.175

4. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 5,590 (5) 55,670 0.136

5. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL 90 (5) 51,570 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA (6) (5) 66,200 (6)

2. Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN 2,060 (5) 65,260 0.201

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 8,710 (5) 61,300 0.175

4. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 9,640 (5) 56,920 0.257

5. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 5,590 (5) 55,670 0.136

See footnotes at end of table.
507

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Provide services to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers aboard ships, buses, trains, or within the station or terminal. Perform duties, such as greeting

passengers, explaining the use of safety equipment, serving meals or beverages, or answering questions related to travel.

39-6032 Transportation attendants, except flight attendants and baggage porters

20,790

10.17 6.82 7.87 9.65 11.55 14.70

21,140 14,180 16,360 20,070 24,020 30,580

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Support activities for air transportation 3,740 $ 9.60 19,970 $

2. Elementary and secondary schools 3,450 9.70 20,170

3. Scheduled air transportation 2,890 11.03 22,940

4. School and employee bus transportation 2,870 8.93 18,580

5. Scenic and sightseeing transportation, water 1,120 10.61 22,070

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Inland water transportation 30 12.82 26,670

2. Local government (OES designation) 650 12.33 25,640

3. Nonscheduled air transportation 210 11.54 24,010

4. Sea, coastal, and Great Lakes transportation 440 11.52 23,970

5. Scenic and sightseeing transportation, other 80 11.34 23,580

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 770 $ 11.20 23,290 $ 0.129

2. Alaska 340 15.29 31,800 0.112

3. Nevada 710 9.72 20,220 0.056

4. Florida 4,190 9.76 20,310 0.053

5. Illinois 2,350 9.45 19,660 0.040

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 340 15.29 31,800 0.112

2. Massachusetts 260 12.51 26,010 0.008

3. Indiana (6) 12.44 25,870 (6)

4. Delaware 30 12.24 25,460 0.007

5. Virginia 220 11.65 24,240 0.006

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Honolulu, HI 290 $ 10.91 22,700 $ 0.068

2. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 610 9.58 19,920 0.067

3. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 240 9.79 20,350 0.062

4. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 1,630 9.07 18,870 0.043

5. Salt Lake City, UT 250 11.97 24,890 0.042

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div (6) 12.62 26,250 (6)

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 180 12.11 25,190 0.019

3. Salt Lake City, UT 250 11.97 24,890 0.042

4. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 400 11.85 24,650 0.020

5. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 640 11.83 24,600 0.016

See footnotes at end of table.
508

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and child care institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and

overseeing play. Exclude "Preschool Teachers" (25-2011) and "Teacher Assistants" (25-9041).

39-9011 Child care workers

572,950

9.05 6.21 7.11 8.48 10.54 13.01

18,820 12,910 14,790 17,630 21,930 27,050

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Child day care services 240,300 $ 8.23 17,120 $

2. Elementary and secondary schools 122,070 10.07 20,950

3. Civic and social organizations 33,590 8.31 17,280

4. Other residential care facilities 32,250 10.20 21,220

5. Other amusement and recreation industries 30,050 8.21 17,070

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 430 16.51 34,350

2. State government (OES designation) 430 13.77 28,650

3. Other hospitals 270 11.78 24,490

4. Grantmaking and giving services 490 10.57 21,990

5. Educational support services 6,830 10.50 21,840

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Montana 3,610 $ 8.14 16,930 $ 0.845

2. New York 63,130 10.60 22,050 0.753

3. South Dakota 2,570 7.74 16,110 0.674

4. New Jersey 26,440 9.58 19,930 0.668

5. North Dakota 2,020 8.17 16,990 0.602

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 1,660 10.98 22,850 0.272

2. Massachusetts 10,530 10.94 22,760 0.332

3. Connecticut 7,100 10.66 22,180 0.428

4. Alaska 1,270 10.66 22,170 0.418

5. New York 63,130 10.60 22,050 0.753

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Great Falls, MT 610 $ 7.47 15,530 $ 1.793

2. Lawrence, KS 680 8.56 17,810 1.407

3. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY 2,850 10.48 21,810 1.143

4. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 2,530 9.35 19,440 1.109

5. Hinesville-Fort Stewart, GA 160 (6) (6) 1.058

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Santa Fe, NM 120 13.54 28,170 0.187

2. Napa, CA 90 12.78 26,590 0.141

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 2,570 12.37 25,730 0.266

4. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 1,060 12.09 25,150 0.348

5. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,180 11.83 24,610 0.430

See footnotes at end of table.
509

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assist elderly or disabled adults with daily living activities at the person's home or in a daytime non-residential facility. Duties performed at a place of residence

may include keeping house (making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes) and preparing meals. May provide meals and supervised activities at non-residential

care facilities. May advise families, the elderly, and disabled on such things as nutrition, cleanliness, and household utilities.

39-9021 Personal and home care aides

578,290

8.74 6.05 7.09 8.54 10.19 11.60

18,180 12,590 14,750 17,770 21,200 24,120

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Home health care services 213,530 $ 7.62 15,840 $

2. Individual and family services 193,520 9.24 19,220

3. Residential mental health facilities 46,040 9.64 20,040

4. Vocational rehabilitation services 26,600 9.61 19,990

5. Community care facilities for the elderly 19,830 9.15 19,020

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other financial investment activities 100 12.93 26,890

2. Traveler accommodation 100 12.00 24,960

3. State government (OES designation) 6,870 11.81 24,560

4. Professional and similar organizations (6) 10.73 22,320

5. Religious organizations 260 10.44 21,720

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Texas 122,300 $ 6.51 13,550 $ 1.253

2. New Mexico 9,860 8.53 17,740 1.249

3. Alaska 3,480 13.43 27,940 1.145

4. Minnesota 27,810 10.66 22,180 1.037

5. Maine 5,140 9.07 18,860 0.861

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 3,480 13.43 27,940 1.145

2. New Jersey 10,770 11.14 23,170 0.272

3. Massachusetts 10,260 11.02 22,910 0.324

4. Minnesota 27,810 10.66 22,180 1.037

5. Rhode Island 1,690 10.62 22,100 0.350

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Brownsville-Harlingen, TX 8,160 $ 6.30 13,100 $ 6.934

2. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 13,420 6.25 13,000 6.598

3. Laredo, TX 4,450 6.60 13,720 5.400

4. Abilene, TX 1,390 6.34 13,190 2.218

5. Corpus Christi, TX 3,440 6.21 12,910 2.014

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 330 14.75 30,680 0.527

2. Anchorage, AK MSA 2,450 13.60 28,280 1.497

3. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA 380 12.02 25,010 0.215

4. Edison, NJ Metro Div 2,370 11.91 24,780 0.238

5. Lancaster, PA 620 11.82 24,600 0.271

See footnotes at end of table.
510

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities and the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. Observe

participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the

appropriate teaching category. Exclude "Athletic Trainers" (29-9091).

39-9031 Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors

205,970

15.24 7.15 8.66 12.46 19.73 27.29

31,710 14,880 18,010 25,910 41,040 56,750

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other amusement and recreation industries 136,110 $ 15.83 32,920 $

2. Civic and social organizations 32,840 13.32 27,710

3. Other schools and instruction 9,800 12.99 27,030

4. Local government (OES designation) 5,460 14.09 29,300

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 4,850 15.34 31,900

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Activities related to real estate 410 22.23 46,250

2. Other personal services 410 21.99 45,740

3. Office administrative services 100 19.71 41,010

4. Offices of other health practitioners 1,770 17.62 36,650

5. Social advocacy organizations 160 17.62 36,640

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Colorado 6,450 $ 16.31 33,920 $ 0.292

2. New Hampshire 1,570 13.06 27,150 0.250

3. Rhode Island 1,150 15.59 32,420 0.238

4. Washington 5,660 17.85 37,130 0.207

5. Vermont 610 12.90 26,840 0.204

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 3,290 21.22 44,140 0.198

2. New York 14,480 19.14 39,820 0.173

3. Utah 1,690 19.07 39,670 0.147

4. California 29,950 18.67 38,840 0.199

5. New Jersey 6,950 18.44 38,350 0.176

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Chico, CA 430 $ 17.92 37,270 $ 0.568

2. St. George, UT 260 17.75 36,910 0.519

3. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 320 19.78 41,150 0.461

4. Grand Forks, ND-MN 220 9.45 19,650 0.439

5. Fort Collins-Loveland, CO 530 13.83 28,770 0.422

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,270 26.79 55,730 0.300

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 2,880 25.59 53,230 0.298

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,710 24.46 50,870 0.192

4. Provo-Orem, UT 80 22.94 47,710 0.048

5. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 2,780 22.79 47,400 0.140

See footnotes at end of table.
511

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts,

sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.

39-9032 Recreation workers

273,280

11.03 6.80 7.86 9.84 13.00 17.20

22,950 14,150 16,360 20,470 27,050 35,780

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 98,440 $ 11.19 23,280 $

2. Civic and social organizations 30,960 9.73 20,240

3. Nursing care facilities 30,680 10.92 22,700

4. Other amusement and recreation industries 18,720 10.33 21,490

5. Individual and family services 17,940 10.51 21,850

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 3,750 19.40 40,350

2. State government (OES designation) 3,600 18.01 37,460

3. Accounting and bookkeeping services (6) 16.62 34,560

4. Other personal services 570 13.66 28,400

5. Performing arts companies 120 13.18 27,410

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 1,080 $ 11.94 24,840 $ 0.360

2. Iowa 4,740 9.81 20,400 0.322

3. Rhode Island 1,430 10.00 20,810 0.296

4. Virginia 10,520 11.64 24,220 0.292

5. Connecticut 4,850 13.35 27,760 0.292

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 510 15.34 31,910 0.168

2. Hawaii 1,440 13.49 28,050 0.240

3. Connecticut 4,850 13.35 27,760 0.292

4. Oregon 4,010 13.32 27,710 0.243

5. Delaware 970 12.11 25,180 0.229

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Auburn-Opelika, AL 360 $ 7.23 15,040 $ 0.756

2. Gainesville, FL 880 9.56 19,890 0.744

3. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL 1,150 10.05 20,900 0.615

4. Kingston, NY 350 12.10 25,170 0.576

5. Chico, CA 410 9.97 20,730 0.541

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Flint, MI 280 16.02 33,330 0.184

2. Jacksonville, NC 60 15.86 32,980 0.149

3. Anchorage, AK MSA 220 15.85 32,980 0.134

4. Fairbanks, AK MSA 80 15.71 32,690 0.216

5. Harrisonburg, VA 60 15.70 32,650 0.104

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Coordinate activities for residents of boarding schools, college fraternities or sororities, college dormitories, or similar establishments. Order supplies and

determine need for maintenance, repairs, and furnishings. May maintain household records and assign rooms. May refer residents to counseling resources if

needed.

39-9041 Residential advisors

48,470

11.79 7.32 8.89 10.90 13.80 17.60

24,520 15,230 18,480 22,670 28,700 36,610

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 9,650 $ 12.66 26,340 $

2. Residential mental health facilities 8,320 11.38 23,670

3. Other residential care facilities 6,140 10.99 22,870

4. Vocational rehabilitation services 3,500 11.53 23,980

5. State government (OES designation) 3,280 12.68 26,370

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 400 14.99 31,190

2. Educational support services 40 14.82 30,820

3. Technical and trade schools 140 14.14 29,410

4. Local government (OES designation) 1,060 13.79 28,680

5. RV parks and recreational camps 30 13.78 28,650

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 1,680 $ 9.66 20,090 $ 0.441

2. District of Columbia 1,420 11.56 24,040 0.233

3. North Dakota 520 10.61 22,070 0.155

4. Vermont 320 12.84 26,710 0.107

5. Kentucky 1,780 9.58 19,920 0.100

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 70 16.70 34,730 0.023

2. New Jersey 970 15.94 33,150 0.025

3. Rhode Island 70 15.07 31,350 0.015

4. Connecticut 400 14.64 30,450 0.024

5. California 2,530 14.60 30,370 0.017

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Sioux Falls, SD 750 $ 10.33 21,490 $ 0.588

2. Rapid City, SD 210 9.07 18,860 0.359

3. Bismarck, ND 190 9.09 18,910 0.331

4. Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH 250 9.53 19,820 0.224

5. Rome, GA 80 9.94 20,680 0.196

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Peoria, IL 60 18.98 39,480 0.033

2. Lansing-East Lansing, MI 80 18.52 38,510 0.038

3. Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA 50 18.20 37,850 0.058

4. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 30 18.15 37,740 0.011

5. Camden, NJ Metro Div 70 17.69 36,790 0.013

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All personal care and service workers not listed separately.

39-9099 Personal care and service workers, all other

58,440

10.40 6.51 7.42 9.12 11.80 16.15

21,640 13,540 15,440 18,970 24,550 33,590

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Personal care services 12,980 $ 9.19 19,110 $

2. Traveler accommodation 4,300 10.70 22,260

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 3,320 10.56 21,960

4. Local government (OES designation) 3,040 10.89 22,650

5. Residential mental health facilities 2,440 8.99 18,700

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other personal services 1,310 16.61 34,550

2. Facilities support services 50 15.78 32,820

3. Junior colleges 150 15.09 31,380

4. Electronic markets and agents and brokers (6) 14.77 30,710

5. Lessors of real estate 1,030 13.73 28,570

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 950 $ 9.74 20,270 $ 0.159

2. Nevada 1,780 11.62 24,170 0.142

3. Florida 8,710 10.87 22,610 0.111

4. Louisiana 1,950 8.62 17,920 0.110

5. Illinois 5,420 11.51 23,950 0.093

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Delaware (6) 17.84 37,110 (6)

2. New York 1,860 13.06 27,160 0.022

3. California 3,680 12.49 25,980 0.024

4. Massachusetts 1,290 12.43 25,850 0.041

5. Nevada 1,780 11.62 24,170 0.142

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Alexandria, LA 280 $ 7.64 15,890 $ 0.449

2. Atlantic City, NJ 420 11.29 23,490 0.283

3. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL 2,620 11.67 24,270 0.257

4. Hot Springs, AR 90 10.03 20,870 0.248

5. Reading, PA 360 (6) (6) 0.215

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Reno-Sparks, NV 60 18.13 37,700 0.027

2. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 150 16.27 33,850 0.039

3. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 250 15.18 31,570 0.028

4. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 40 14.74 30,660 0.021

5. Pittsburgh, PA 220 13.55 28,180 0.020

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Directly supervise sales workers in a retail establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting,

and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.

41-1011 First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers

1,111,740

18.67 10.30 12.74 16.33 21.43 28.71

38,830 21,420 26,490 33,960 44,570 59,710

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Grocery stores 120,240 $ 17.34 36,060 $

2. Clothing stores 110,830 17.51 36,420

3. Other general merchandise stores 100,660 14.82 30,830

4. Building material and supplies dealers 81,910 19.42 40,390

5. Gasoline stations 78,240 15.09 31,390

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Software publishers 130 41.36 86,030

2. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related 420 36.50 75,910

3. Automobile dealers 47,490 36.44 75,800

4. Business, computer and management training 30 35.09 72,980

5. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 50 31.94 66,430

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Hampshire 8,220 $ 18.05 37,550 $ 1.310

2. Alabama 22,930 16.15 33,590 1.199

3. Mississippi 12,910 15.55 32,340 1.160

4. North Carolina 44,740 16.73 34,800 1.149

5. Maine 6,770 16.04 33,370 1.134

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 20,310 23.27 48,410 0.742

2. New Jersey 30,920 22.21 46,190 0.781

3. Florida 61,450 21.36 44,440 0.781

4. Vermont 2,320 20.79 43,250 0.774

5. Connecticut 14,440 20.52 42,680 0.870

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Jacksonville, NC 690 $ 16.63 34,590 $ 1.713

2. Dothan, AL 1,010 15.07 31,350 1.604

3. Hot Springs, AR 580 13.48 28,030 1.600

4. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC 1,860 17.21 35,800 1.587

5. Burlington, NC 910 15.85 32,960 1.569

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA 490 25.43 52,890 1.102

2. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 7,200 24.63 51,220 0.708

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 9,580 24.36 50,670 0.703

4. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 2,100 24.08 50,090 0.810

5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 3,110 23.57 49,030 0.734

See footnotes at end of table.
515

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. May perform duties, such as budgeting, accounting, and personnel

work, in addition to supervisory duties.

41-1012 First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers

285,690

36.94 16.75 23.51 31.49 45.51 65.03

76,840 34,840 48,900 65,510 94,670 135,270

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Electronic markets and agents and brokers 15,900 $ 42.43 88,260 $

2. Postal service 13,440 28.26 58,790

3. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers 13,170 35.88 74,640

4. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 10,270 44.22 91,980

5. Business support services 9,660 26.29 54,680

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Apparel and piece goods merchant wholesalers 2,140 51.02 106,110

2. Other information services 90 48.52 100,920

3. Computer systems design and related services 4,880 48.05 99,940

4. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 4,500 47.80 99,430

5. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 70 47.11 97,990

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Hampshire 2,060 $ 36.59 76,110 $ 0.328

2. Minnesota 8,620 41.52 86,350 0.321

3. New Jersey 11,820 45.84 95,350 0.299

4. North Carolina 10,630 33.83 70,360 0.273

5. Washington 7,230 38.34 79,740 0.264

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 21,760 48.80 101,500 0.259

2. New Jersey 11,820 45.84 95,350 0.299

3. Virginia 7,700 42.34 88,070 0.213

4. Minnesota 8,620 41.52 86,350 0.321

5. Pennsylvania 10,160 40.79 84,830 0.180

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Portsmouth, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 410 $ 45.18 93,980 $ 0.718

2. Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division 600 36.05 74,980 0.453

3. Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC 3,520 37.48 77,950 0.432

4. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 6,980 43.65 90,790 0.395

5. Medford, OR 300 24.29 50,530 0.366

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 15,820 52.31 108,810 0.318

2. Cleveland, TN 60 50.09 104,190 0.153

3. Harrisonburg, VA 70 47.89 99,620 0.121

4. Edison, NJ Metro Div 3,100 47.79 99,400 0.312

5. Winchester, VA-WV 70 47.58 98,960 0.127

See footnotes at end of table.
516

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. Usually involves use of electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment.

Often involved in processing credit or debit card transactions and validating checks.

41-2011 Cashiers

3,479,390

8.62 6.18 6.99 8.08 9.44 11.64

17,930 12,850 14,540 16,810 19,640 24,210

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Grocery stores 816,990 $ 9.17 19,060 $

2. Gasoline stations 543,540 7.96 16,560

3. Other general merchandise stores 332,880 8.70 18,090

4. Health and personal care stores 236,130 8.61 17,910

5. Department stores 232,450 8.28 17,220

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Telecommunications resellers (6) 16.43 34,180

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,040 15.57 32,380

3. Depository credit intermediation 400 14.11 29,350

4. Scenic and sightseeing transportation, other 40 13.77 28,650

5. State government (OES designation) 7,920 13.35 27,780

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Mississippi 42,780 $ 7.46 15,510 $ 3.844

2. New Hampshire 21,850 8.88 18,470 3.482

3. Louisiana 61,450 7.33 15,240 3.458

4. West Virginia 24,360 7.02 14,590 3.428

5. South Carolina 61,290 7.49 15,580 3.331

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 71,900 11.31 23,530 2.627

2. Alaska 6,750 11.07 23,020 2.221

3. California 356,880 10.30 21,420 2.369

4. District of Columbia 6,790 10.22 21,270 1.114

5. Oregon 35,170 10.19 21,200 2.133

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Hattiesburg, MS 2,900 $ 7.57 15,750 $ 5.111

2. Ocean City, NJ 1,930 9.32 19,390 4.809

3. Bay City, MI 1,580 8.46 17,590 4.231

4. Lake Charles, LA 3,620 7.13 14,830 4.192

5. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC 4,840 8.02 16,690 4.130

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 30,800 12.01 24,970 2.261

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 20,080 11.80 24,550 2.074

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 25,050 11.78 24,500 2.443

4. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 2,400 11.66 24,260 2.913

5. Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA 1,570 11.62 24,170 3.532

See footnotes at end of table.
517

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Exchange coins and tokens for patrons' money. May issue payoffs and obtain customer's signature on receipt when winnings exceed the amount held in the slot

machine. May operate a booth in the slot machine area and furnish change persons with money bank at the start of the shift, or count and audit money in drawers.

41-2012 Gaming change persons and booth cashiers

26,700

10.32 6.98 8.16 9.94 12.22 14.50

21,470 14,510 16,970 20,680 25,420 30,150

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Gambling industries 8,840 $ 9.86 20,510 $

2. Traveler accommodation 7,350 11.63 24,200

3. Local government (OES designation) 7,300 9.78 20,330

4. Spectator sports 1,930 10.25 21,320

5. Amusement parks and arcades 320 8.07 16,790

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Traveler accommodation 7,350 11.63 24,200

2. Civic and social organizations 200 10.55 21,940

3. Spectator sports 1,930 10.25 21,320

4. Gambling industries 8,840 9.86 20,510

5. Local government (OES designation) 7,300 9.78 20,330

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 5,930 $ 10.83 22,520 $ 0.471

2. Montana 710 7.74 16,090 0.166

3. West Virginia 1,080 7.43 15,440 0.152

4. South Dakota 360 8.56 17,810 0.094

5. Mississippi 880 10.48 21,800 0.079

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Michigan 1,130 12.88 26,790 0.026

2. Colorado 760 12.85 26,720 0.034

3. New Jersey (6) 12.02 24,990 (6)

4. Missouri 910 11.39 23,690 0.034

5. Illinois 650 10.93 22,740 0.011

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 4,770 $ 11.47 23,850 $ 0.526

2. Carson City, NV 160 7.06 14,690 0.500

3. Dover, DE 210 9.24 19,220 0.363

4. Reno-Sparks, NV 660 8.52 17,720 0.300

5. Missoula, MT 110 9.06 18,850 0.196

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Denver-Aurora, CO 480 13.55 28,180 0.040

2. Kansas City, MO-KS 390 12.00 24,970 0.040

3. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 300 11.74 24,410 0.008

4. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA 290 11.72 24,380 0.066

5. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 4,770 11.47 23,850 0.526

See footnotes at end of table.
518

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Receive orders for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.

41-2021 Counter and rental clerks

468,900

11.22 6.56 7.58 9.41 13.05 18.17

23,340 13,650 15,770 19,570 27,150 37,800

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Consumer goods rental 95,810 $ 8.98 18,670 $

2. Drycleaning and laundry services 56,300 8.51 17,700

3. Automotive equipment rental and leasing 47,890 11.77 24,480

4. Automobile dealers 33,230 20.48 42,590

5. Lessors of real estate 32,940 10.97 22,820

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Automobile dealers 33,230 20.48 42,590

2. Accounting and bookkeeping services 250 18.68 38,860

3. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 50 18.21 37,890

4. Individual and family services 150 17.78 36,990

5. Chemical merchant wholesalers 340 17.72 36,860

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Washington 19,130 $ 12.40 25,790 $ 0.699

2. Colorado 13,090 11.44 23,790 0.593

3. Vermont 1,500 11.90 24,760 0.501

4. North Dakota 1,680 8.63 17,940 0.500

5. Alabama 9,070 9.08 18,890 0.474

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 12,180 13.34 27,740 0.308

2. Connecticut 3,730 12.94 26,900 0.225

3. California 69,810 12.80 26,630 0.463

4. Maryland 10,670 12.77 26,550 0.422

5. Washington 19,130 12.40 25,790 0.699

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Redding, CA 650 $ 10.94 22,740 $ 0.972

2. Mobile, AL 1,450 8.72 18,130 0.843

3. Bellingham, WA 620 10.91 22,690 0.801

4. Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA 350 11.39 23,690 0.787

5. Salinas, CA 1,230 10.01 20,820 0.778

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 640 16.32 33,940 0.151

2. Portsmouth, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 200 16.24 33,790 0.350

3. Napa, CA 140 15.25 31,730 0.219

4. Fresno, CA 1,130 14.53 30,230 0.345

5. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 2,890 14.44 30,040 0.287

See footnotes at end of table.
519

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.

41-2022 Parts salespersons

234,770

14.43 8.08 10.02 13.19 17.55 22.62

30,010 16,810 20,850 27,430 36,510 47,050

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Auto parts, accessories, and tire stores 69,570 $ 11.57 24,070 $

2. Automobile dealers 61,760 17.29 35,960

3. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers 23,790 15.46 32,150

4. Motor vehicle and parts merchant wholesalers 21,720 15.18 31,570

5. Other motor vehicle dealers 14,370 13.21 27,480

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Chemical merchant wholesalers (6) 20.42 42,470

2. Home furnishings stores (6) 19.16 39,850

3. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 180 18.45 38,370

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 30 17.77 36,960

5. Automobile dealers 61,760 17.29 35,960

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Dakota 1,370 $ 13.33 27,730 $ 0.408

2. South Dakota 1,480 13.42 27,910 0.388

3. Wyoming 770 13.09 27,240 0.294

4. Arkansas 3,430 12.56 26,120 0.294

5. Alabama 5,120 12.43 25,850 0.268

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 22,150 16.92 35,190 0.147

2. Massachusetts 4,470 16.20 33,700 0.141

3. New Jersey 5,560 15.96 33,200 0.140

4. Maryland 3,840 15.95 33,170 0.152

5. Washington 5,050 15.90 33,080 0.185

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Casper, WY 230 $ 13.82 28,750 $ 0.596

2. Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL 260 15.55 32,340 0.501

3. Johnstown, PA 270 12.61 26,230 0.466

4. Longview, TX 400 12.51 26,020 0.454

5. Texarkana, TX-Texarkana, AR 240 13.40 27,860 0.447

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Boulder, CO 170 21.36 44,430 0.108

2. Lebanon, PA 80 20.98 43,630 0.173

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 1,270 20.26 42,140 0.124

4. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 340 20.23 42,080 0.178

5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 410 19.62 40,820 0.097

See footnotes at end of table.
520

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).

41-2031 Retail salespersons

4,374,230

11.51 6.79 7.81 9.50 12.83 18.48

23,940 14,120 16,250 19,760 26,680 38,430

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Clothing stores 702,910 $ 9.68 20,140 $

2. Department stores 551,100 9.43 19,610

3. Building material and supplies dealers 440,500 12.50 26,000

4. Other general merchandise stores 344,760 9.39 19,530

5. Automobile dealers 279,990 21.23 44,170

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Automobile dealers 279,990 21.23 44,170

2. Advertising and related services 700 20.50 42,650

3. Depository credit intermediation (6) 19.57 40,710

4. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related 1,570 18.73 38,950

5. Ship and boat building 40 18.64 38,770

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 27,580 $ 10.89 22,660 $ 4.603

2. Delaware 18,070 11.93 24,810 4.259

3. Montana 17,630 10.95 22,780 4.128

4. New Hampshire 24,740 11.81 24,560 3.942

5. New Mexico 29,750 10.47 21,780 3.769

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 84,650 13.46 27,990 3.093

2. Connecticut 53,750 13.27 27,600 3.240

3. Alaska 9,760 12.91 26,850 3.212

4. New Jersey 118,670 12.57 26,140 2.999

5. Oregon 61,270 12.44 25,880 3.716

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 4,130 $ 13.48 28,040 $ 5.951

2. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 5,830 11.82 24,590 5.881

3. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC 6,830 10.66 22,170 5.828

4. Punta Gorda, FL 2,400 12.37 25,730 5.728

5. Lawrence-Methuen-Salem, MA-NH NECTA Division 3,240 11.23 23,360 5.495

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Carson City, NV 570 14.78 30,730 1.782

2. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 15,110 14.49 30,140 3.565

3. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 8,660 14.14 29,410 3.341

4. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL 10,550 13.98 29,070 4.770

5. Fairbanks, AK MSA 1,350 13.89 28,900 3.645

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Sell or solicit advertising, including graphic art, advertising space in publications, custom made signs, or TV and radio advertising time. May obtain leases for

outdoor advertising sites or persuade retailer to use sales promotion display items.

41-3011 Advertising sales agents

159,640

24.70 10.32 14.16 20.55 30.35 43.89

51,370 21,460 29,450 42,750 63,120 91,280

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 53,910 $ 21.58 44,890 $

2. Advertising and related services 52,810 26.94 56,040

3. Radio and television broadcasting 30,170 24.98 51,960

4. Motion picture and video industries 4,130 28.27 58,800

5. Cable and other subscription programming 2,050 27.52 57,230

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers 30 37.33 77,640

2. Independent artists, writers, and performers 110 35.31 73,430

3. Activities related to real estate 200 34.26 71,270

4. Computer systems design and related services 400 33.48 69,630

5. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage (6) 32.84 68,300

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New York 27,080 $ 27.40 56,990 $ 0.323

2. District of Columbia 1,060 33.42 69,520 0.174

3. Vermont 510 17.73 36,870 0.170

4. South Dakota 530 16.11 33,520 0.139

5. North Dakota 460 20.57 42,790 0.137

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Delaware 340 34.70 72,180 0.080

2. District of Columbia 1,060 33.42 69,520 0.174

3. Michigan 4,290 32.41 67,410 0.100

4. Connecticut 1,830 31.43 65,380 0.110

5. California 19,660 28.52 59,330 0.130

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 21,120 $ 28.75 59,800 $ 0.424

2. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 3,070 26.11 54,310 0.252

3. Idaho Falls, ID 120 18.12 37,690 0.239

4. Great Falls, MT 80 14.78 30,750 0.235

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 2,130 30.65 63,750 0.220

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 1,100 44.83 93,240 0.137

2. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div (6) 38.99 81,090 (6)

3. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 1,250 35.37 73,570 0.105

4. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 80 32.91 68,440 0.115

5. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 1,220 32.91 68,440 0.096

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as independent broker, or be employed

by an insurance company.

41-3021 Insurance sales agents

311,380

28.10 11.82 15.21 21.09 33.26 55.33

58,450 24,600 31,640 43,870 69,180 115,090

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Insurance carriers 87,230 $ 27.67 57,550 $

2. Travel arrangement and reservation services 1,500 27.93 58,100

3. Depository credit intermediation 1,270 22.71 47,230

4. Management of companies and enterprises 1,250 24.80 51,580

5. Employment services 850 26.30 54,700

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 280 38.00 79,050

2. Activities related to credit intermediation 370 34.96 72,730

3. Office administrative services (6) 32.10 66,780

4. Automobile dealers 150 30.39 63,220

5. Other financial investment activities 640 29.38 61,110

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 1,440 $ 22.12 46,010 $ 0.378

2. Florida 26,640 26.36 54,840 0.339

3. North Dakota 1,070 28.85 60,010 0.319

4. Louisiana 5,510 25.17 52,350 0.310

5. Delaware 1,300 26.23 54,560 0.306

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 6,550 37.27 77,520 0.207

2. Connecticut 5,030 35.33 73,490 0.303

3. New Jersey 8,010 34.54 71,850 0.202

4. California 28,700 33.77 70,240 0.190

5. Washington 5,500 32.64 67,900 0.201

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Springfield, OH 300 $ 22.16 46,100 $ 0.615

2. Columbia, MO 500 23.56 49,010 0.594

3. Jackson, MS 1,310 22.42 46,630 0.529

4. Ocean City, NJ 200 36.75 76,430 0.498

5. Jacksonville, FL 2,980 26.72 55,580 0.497

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Napa, CA 70 48.12 100,100 0.110

2. Portsmouth, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 60 45.62 94,900 0.105

3. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI 1,830 42.04 87,440 0.221

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,020 41.86 87,060 0.114

5. Hanford-Corcoran, CA 80 41.75 86,850 0.215

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Buy and sell securities in investment and trading firms, or call upon businesses and individuals to sell financial services. Provide financial services, such as loan,

tax, and securities counseling. May advise securities customers about such things as stocks, bonds, and market conditions.

41-3031 Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents

260,360

43.45 14.98 20.50 32.93 60.72

90,380 31,170 42,630 68,500 126,290

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4)

(4)

$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 140,330 $ 48.35 100,560 $

2. Other financial investment activities 23,740 57.16 118,890

3. Nondepository credit intermediation 19,690 33.51 69,690

4. Activities related to credit intermediation 6,300 40.57 84,380

5. Management of companies and enterprises 5,230 40.23 83,680

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other financial investment activities 23,740 57.16 118,890

2. Insurance and employee benefit funds 400 50.25 104,520

3. Power generation and supply 350 49.02 101,970

4. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 140,330 48.35 100,560

5. Securities and commodity exchanges 430 47.83 99,480

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New York 34,170 $ 51.44 107,000 $ 0.407

2. Connecticut 6,190 66.06 137,410 0.373

3. New Hampshire 2,160 29.28 60,910 0.344

4. Minnesota 7,640 41.48 86,270 0.285

5. New Jersey 11,180 49.23 102,390 0.283

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 6,190 66.06 137,410 0.373

2. South Dakota 340 64.77 134,730 0.089

3. Massachusetts 7,780 56.05 116,580 0.245

4. New York 34,170 51.44 107,000 0.407

5. New Jersey 11,180 49.23 102,390 0.283

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division 1,470 $ 24.10 50,120 $ 1.109

2. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 4,610 71.14 147,970 1.088

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 6,760 60.45 125,740 0.698

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 31,910 53.60 111,490 0.641

5. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 1,660 25.60 53,250 0.530

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rapid City, SD 50 76.28 158,660 0.085

2. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 4,610 71.14 147,970 1.088

3. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 230 66.75 138,840 0.232

4. Sioux Falls, SD 210 65.02 135,250 0.165

5. St. George, UT 30 63.03 131,090 0.060

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for travel agency customers. Determine destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and

accommodations required.

41-3041 Travel agents

87,600

15.12 8.70 11.07 14.05 17.75 22.25

31,460 18,100 23,020 29,210 36,920 46,270

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Travel arrangement and reservation services 80,900 $ 15.09 31,390 $

2. Management of companies and enterprises 1,260 17.48 36,370

3. Sea, coastal, and Great Lakes transportation 550 14.63 30,420

4. Employment services 540 15.55 32,350

5. Management and technical consulting services 480 15.08 31,370

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other amusement and recreation industries (6) 25.98 54,040

2. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers (6) 17.73 36,870

3. Management of companies and enterprises 1,260 17.48 36,370

4. Insurance carriers (6) 17.36 36,120

5. Office administrative services 60 17.30 35,980

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Dakota 650 $ 11.72 24,380 $ 0.194

2. Washington 3,180 16.55 34,420 0.116

3. Illinois 6,200 13.26 27,570 0.106

4. Alaska 300 14.10 29,330 0.099

5. Florida 7,720 14.22 29,570 0.098

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Michigan 1,800 18.52 38,520 0.042

2. Virginia 2,460 17.69 36,800 0.068

3. New York 7,820 17.12 35,620 0.093

4. Vermont 130 17.11 35,580 0.043

5. Massachusetts 2,840 16.97 35,290 0.090

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lynn-Peabody-Salem, MA NECTA Division 240 $ 15.63 32,500 $ 0.236

2. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL 2,120 13.16 27,380 0.208

3. Racine, WI 150 14.37 29,900 0.193

4. Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metro Div 1,410 14.34 29,830 0.186

5. Reading, PA 300 (6) (6) 0.180

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Saginaw-Saginaw Township North, MI (6) 25.91 53,880 (6)

2. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 670 22.02 45,810 0.056

3. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 120 20.62 42,890 0.078

4. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 140 19.59 40,750 0.051

5. Asheville, NC 50 19.57 40,700 0.030

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All services sales representatives not listed separately.

41-3099 Sales representatives, services, all other

501,850

27.13 11.70 15.96 23.12 33.80 47.58

56,420 24,340 33,200 48,100 70,300 98,960

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Wired telecommunications carriers 30,800 $ 26.09 54,280 $

2. Computer systems design and related services 26,070 37.01 76,970

3. Management and technical consulting services 21,430 30.53 63,510

4. Nondepository credit intermediation 17,510 26.64 55,420

5. Wireless telecommunications carriers 16,710 23.61 49,110

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Inland water transportation (6) 43.88 91,280

2. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 60 41.51 86,350

3. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 130 40.80 84,860

4. Postal service 30 40.79 84,850

5. Monetary authorities - central bank (6) 39.20 81,540

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Florida 54,190 $ 25.82 53,710 $ 0.689

2. California 91,680 29.71 61,790 0.609

3. Virginia 21,080 30.16 62,740 0.584

4. Colorado 12,700 26.73 55,600 0.575

5. New Jersey 21,990 32.60 67,800 0.556

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 4,700 33.64 69,980 0.283

2. New Jersey 21,990 32.60 67,800 0.556

3. Massachusetts 11,170 30.82 64,100 0.352

4. District of Columbia 1,490 30.48 63,400 0.245

5. Pennsylvania 10,030 30.24 62,890 0.178

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metro Div 7,820 $ 24.76 51,500 $ 1.029

2. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 14,190 29.70 61,770 0.930

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 8,410 35.15 73,110 0.869

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 7,730 40.25 83,720 0.867

5. Jacksonville, FL 4,890 26.87 55,890 0.816

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Waterbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 42.56 88,530 (6)

2. El Centro, CA 60 40.41 84,050 0.119

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 7,730 40.25 83,720 0.867

4. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 340 39.78 82,750 0.343

5. Longview, WA 40 39.47 82,090 0.112

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics,

normally obtained from at least 2 years of post-secondary education.

41-4011 Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products

390,280

34.95 16.06 21.94 30.98 43.80 58.58

72,700 33,410 45,630 64,440 91,090 121,850

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 57,080 $ 36.72 76,370 $

2. Electronic markets and agents and brokers 45,710 37.48 77,960

3. Druggists' goods merchant wholesalers 44,340 34.77 72,310

4. Electric goods merchant wholesalers 26,480 32.89 68,400

5. Computer systems design and related services 24,340 39.21 81,560

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alumina and aluminum production 80 47.98 99,800

2. Satellite telecommunications 150 44.98 93,560

3. Power generation and supply 680 44.95 93,490

4. Other motor vehicle dealers 220 43.03 89,510

5. Scientific research and development services 3,310 41.89 87,130

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Massachusetts 18,450 $ 41.00 85,280 $ 0.582

2. New Hampshire 3,460 33.49 69,650 0.551

3. Utah 5,340 32.13 66,840 0.464

4. Connecticut 7,610 39.60 82,370 0.459

5. South Dakota 1,710 28.72 59,750 0.449

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Delaware 1,070 44.27 92,080 0.252

2. Massachusetts 18,450 41.00 85,280 0.582

3. Rhode Island (6) 40.10 83,410 (6)

4. Connecticut 7,610 39.60 82,370 0.459

5. Maryland 6,460 38.86 80,820 0.255

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division 1,380 $ 30.90 64,270 $ 1.041

2. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 1,450 35.36 73,540 0.939

3. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 1,050 45.36 94,350 0.882

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 7,180 45.99 95,650 0.806

5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 3,150 44.42 92,390 0.743

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Dothan, AL (6) 56.84 118,220 (6)

2. Johnson City, TN 220 51.85 107,850 0.291

3. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 590 48.77 101,430 0.259

4. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 890 46.52 96,770 0.262

5. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 7,180 45.99 95,650 0.806

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.

41-4012 Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products

1,488,990

28.14 12.52 17.05 23.85 34.45 48.57

58,540 26,030 35,460 49,610 71,650 101,030

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Electronic markets and agents and brokers 216,650 $ 31.72 65,980 $

2. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers 105,150 27.37 56,940

3. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers 91,260 25.89 53,850

4. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 56,140 27.91 58,060

5. Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers 52,110 23.76 49,420

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other financial investment activities 410 41.47 86,260

2. Scientific research and development services 390 41.23 85,770

3. Coal mining 30 38.32 79,710

4. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 1,280 37.25 77,480

5. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 910 35.81 74,490

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Pennsylvania 79,730 $ 28.97 60,260 $ 1.416

2. Colorado 30,660 27.85 57,920 1.389

3. New York 115,790 31.40 65,320 1.380

4. Illinois 77,220 31.25 65,000 1.325

5. Florida 103,350 25.88 53,820 1.313

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 18,080 34.94 72,680 1.090

2. New Jersey 43,810 33.48 69,650 1.107

3. Massachusetts 31,890 32.48 67,560 1.006

4. New York 115,790 31.40 65,320 1.380

5. Illinois 77,220 31.25 65,000 1.325

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division 970 $ 30.42 63,270 $ 2.100

2. Odessa, TX 1,120 22.11 45,980 2.021

3. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 19,810 23.67 49,230 1.947

4. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL 3,580 29.03 60,380 1.914

5. Greeley, CO 1,450 23.64 49,180 1.902

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,110 47.40 98,600 1.599

2. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 5,360 40.96 85,200 1.265

3. Salinas, CA 1,190 40.90 85,080 0.753

4. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 6,400 40.24 83,690 1.650

5. Napa, CA 840 38.29 79,640 1.316

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product. May sell demonstrated merchandise.

41-9011 Demonstrators and product promoters

82,830

12.39 7.70 8.77 10.65 13.91 19.27

25,770 16,020 18,230 22,150 28,940 40,090

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Advertising and related services 16,550 $ 11.44 23,800 $

2. Other general merchandise stores 9,980 10.71 22,280

3. Employment services 9,890 11.56 24,050

4. Management and technical consulting services 6,500 13.64 28,370

5. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers 3,730 13.50 28,070

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motor vehicle and parts merchant wholesalers 60 30.02 62,440

2. Software publishers 30 29.32 60,990

3. Sound recording industries 40 25.43 52,900

4. Professional and similar organizations 90 23.78 49,450

5. Chemical merchant wholesalers 110 21.13 43,940

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 620 $ 13.24 27,550 $ 0.204

2. Hawaii 690 10.11 21,030 0.115

3. Maryland 2,680 13.69 28,480 0.106

4. Washington 2,780 11.18 23,250 0.102

5. Texas 9,940 12.20 25,380 0.102

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Arizona 1,370 16.02 33,320 0.053

2. Arkansas 730 15.27 31,760 0.063

3. Rhode Island 100 14.68 30,540 0.021

4. Massachusetts 1,340 14.39 29,920 0.042

5. Colorado 1,930 14.20 29,540 0.087

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Anchorage, AK MSA 590 $ 13.37 27,810 $ 0.360

2. Kalamazoo-Portage, MI 340 10.36 21,560 0.242

3. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 3,880 11.10 23,090 0.195

4. Salisbury, MD 80 16.51 34,350 0.150

5. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI 1,240 11.70 24,330 0.150

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 60 25.18 52,370 0.050

2. Rockford, IL (6) 20.95 43,580 (6)

3. Chattanooga, TN-GA 30 20.03 41,670 0.013

4. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO 170 19.41 40,370 0.086

5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 200 17.66 36,730 0.047

See footnotes at end of table.
529

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Model garments and other apparel to display clothing before prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, retail establishments, or photographer. May

pose for photos to be used for advertising purposes. May pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.

41-9012 Models

1,470

13.45 7.67 9.52 11.22 14.42 18.68

27,980 15,960 19,800 23,340 29,990 38,850

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 360 $ 13.88 28,860 $

2. Junior colleges 340 13.07 27,180

Technical and trade schools 100 (6) 3. (6)

4. Management of companies and enterprises 30 23.78 49,450

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management of companies and enterprises 30 23.78 49,450

2. Colleges and universities 360 13.88 28,860

3. Junior colleges 340 13.07 27,180

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Carolina 250 $ 11.13 23,160 $ 0.006

2. Oregon 60 9.81 20,410 0.004

3. Maryland 100 10.90 22,670 0.004

4. Virginia 50 13.01 27,070 0.001

5. Texas 90 12.11 25,190 0.001

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 80 26.62 55,370 0.001

2. Washington (6) 13.90 28,910 (6)

3. Virginia 50 13.01 27,070 0.001

4. Texas 90 12.11 25,190 0.001

5. North Carolina 250 11.13 23,160 0.006

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Baltimore-Towson, MD 90 $ 10.87 22,610 $ 0.007

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div (6) 13.87 28,860 (6)

2. Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC (6) 11.56 24,050 (6)

3. Baltimore-Towson, MD 90 10.87 22,610 0.007

See footnotes at end of table.
530

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting

properties and arranging loans.

41-9021 Real estate brokers

46,950

38.57 12.53 18.17 29.23 49.13

80,230 26,060 37,800 60,790 102,180

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4)

(4)

$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of real estate agents and brokers 26,760 $ 41.58 86,480 $

2. Activities related to real estate 7,030 31.34 65,180

3. Lessors of real estate 6,700 37.07 77,100

4. Land subdivision 900 30.50 63,440

5. Management of companies and enterprises 850 41.27 85,830

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other investment pools and funds 310 74.14 154,220

2. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related (6) 42.15 87,680

3. Offices of real estate agents and brokers 26,760 41.58 86,480

4. Management of companies and enterprises 850 41.27 85,830

5. Professional and similar organizations (6) 39.03 81,170

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Carolina 4,640 $ 20.21 42,030 $ 0.119

2. Arizona 2,360 50.64 105,340 0.092

3. Colorado 1,560 35.44 73,720 0.071

4. Oregon 1,130 33.83 70,360 0.069

5. District of Columbia 420 28.61 59,500 0.069

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nevada 390 70.75 147,170 0.031

2. Arizona 2,360 50.64 105,340 0.092

3. California 4,980 50.22 104,460 0.033

4. New Mexico 190 47.05 97,870 0.024

5. Maine 280 45.98 95,640 0.047

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Bend, OR 270 $ 24.65 51,270 $ 0.412

2. Ocean City, NJ 80 (6) (6) 0.199

3. Raleigh-Cary, NC 940 19.84 41,260 0.197

4. Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC 1,520 25.61 53,270 0.187

5. Wilmington, NC 250 16.16 33,620 0.178

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 540 70.93 147,530 0.056

2. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 300 70.04 145,670 0.033

3. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 90 55.28 114,990 0.099

4. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 1,790 54.50 113,370 0.097

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 370 53.87 112,060 0.036

See footnotes at end of table.
531

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties, such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss

conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Include agents who represent buyer.

41-9022 Real estate sales agents

168,400

26.13 9.70 12.88 19.12 31.38 53.61

54,350 20,170 26,790 39,760 65,270 111,500

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of real estate agents and brokers 65,320 $ 26.88 55,900 $

2. Lessors of real estate 32,950 21.20 44,100

3. Activities related to real estate 29,860 25.04 52,080

4. Residential building construction 13,390 34.50 71,760

5. Land subdivision 4,920 30.44 63,320

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Automotive equipment rental and leasing (6) 35.50 73,840

2. Residential building construction 13,390 34.50 71,760

3. Other amusement and recreation industries 110 33.12 68,900

4. Oil and gas extraction 1,300 32.48 67,550

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,640 32.21 66,990

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Florida 29,150 $ 23.57 49,020 $ 0.370

2. Virginia 12,330 25.72 53,500 0.342

3. Nevada 3,210 30.11 62,630 0.255

4. Delaware 840 24.83 51,650 0.198

5. New York 15,810 36.36 75,630 0.188

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 700 38.14 79,340 0.115

2. New York 15,810 36.36 75,630 0.188

3. Arizona 3,660 35.23 73,290 0.142

4. Vermont 210 34.30 71,350 0.070

5. Maryland 4,080 33.82 70,350 0.161

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Naples-Marco Island, FL 810 (6) (6) 0.625

2. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC 710 19.88 41,350 0.606

3. Punta Gorda, FL 250 13.90 28,920 0.597

4. Panama City-Lynn Haven, FL 410 20.47 42,570 0.580

5. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL 1,250 18.60 38,680 0.565

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA 120 53.60 111,480 0.113

2. Redding, CA 70 48.24 100,330 0.105

3. Fresno, CA 40 43.88 91,270 0.012

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 11,010 40.38 83,990 0.221

5. South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI 100 38.47 80,030 0.073

See footnotes at end of table.
532

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering. Exclude "Engineers"

(17-2011 through 17-2199) whose primary function is not marketing or sales.

41-9031 Sales engineers

75,150

39.94 22.60 28.60 37.37 48.21 61.39

83,080 47,010 59,490 77,720 100,280 127,680

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Computer systems design and related services 8,400 $ 45.82 95,310 $

2. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 6,510 38.16 79,370

3. Electronic markets and agents and brokers 6,330 42.45 88,290

4. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers 6,060 35.18 73,180

5. Electric goods merchant wholesalers 5,160 39.92 83,030

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Data processing and related services 320 58.23 121,120

2. Software publishers 960 51.23 106,560

3. Nonresidential building construction 90 47.42 98,640

4. Oil and gas extraction 30 45.89 95,450

5. Computer systems design and related services 8,400 45.82 95,310

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. California 18,000 $ 45.84 95,360 $ 0.119

2. Massachusetts 3,400 40.67 84,600 0.107

3. Colorado 2,130 38.30 79,670 0.097

4. Michigan 3,890 37.62 78,240 0.091

5. Illinois 4,450 34.88 72,560 0.076

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 18,000 45.84 95,360 0.119

2. Texas 6,880 43.73 90,970 0.070

3. New York 4,020 43.02 89,480 0.048

4. New Jersey 2,210 41.84 87,030 0.056

5. Alaska (6) 41.48 86,270 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 6,110 $ 50.00 104,010 $ 0.686

2. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 480 42.29 87,970 0.311

3. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 220 45.80 95,260 0.185

4. Boulder, CO 280 41.80 86,940 0.178

5. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 1,990 38.41 79,890 0.167

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 190 60.40 125,640 0.045

2. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 80 57.23 119,040 0.088

3. Modesto, CA 30 54.24 112,810 0.018

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 6,110 50.00 104,010 0.686

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 1,390 48.05 99,930 0.136

See footnotes at end of table.
533

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Solicit orders for goods or services over the telephone.

41-9041 Telemarketers

385,700

11.63 7.06 8.17 10.09 13.43 18.48

24,190 14,680 16,980 20,990 27,930 38,430

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Business support services 160,690 $ 10.20 21,210 $

2. Employment services 30,360 10.71 22,280

3. Electronic shopping and mail-order houses 13,070 11.48 23,890

4. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 11,910 12.40 25,790

5. Management and technical consulting services 11,860 12.02 25,000

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Sound recording industries (6) 21.14 43,960

2. Other information services (6) 21.02 43,730

3. Satellite telecommunications 1,030 20.75 43,170

4. Metalworking machinery manufacturing (6) 19.83 41,250

5. Metal and mineral merchant wholesalers 160 19.33 40,210

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Utah 11,110 $ 9.37 19,490 $ 0.965

2. West Virginia 5,870 13.46 28,000 0.826

3. New Mexico 5,970 11.84 24,620 0.756

4. Florida 53,970 10.88 22,640 0.686

5. Nebraska 5,320 9.49 19,740 0.590

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Delaware 1,510 17.70 36,810 0.356

2. Massachusetts 5,510 16.12 33,520 0.174

3. New Jersey 11,830 15.26 31,740 0.299

4. New Hampshire 1,200 14.99 31,180 0.191

5. Maryland 6,420 14.41 29,970 0.254

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Medford, OR 1,500 $ 8.75 18,190 $ 1.829

2. Jacksonville, NC 670 9.43 19,620 1.663

3. Sioux City, IA-NE-SD 1,030 10.05 20,910 1.458

4. Springfield, MO 2,740 10.53 21,900 1.451

5. Salt Lake City, UT 8,100 8.97 18,660 1.367

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 910 19.75 41,080 0.399

2. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 1,120 18.49 38,460 0.368

3. Norwich-New London, CT-RI Metropolitan NECTA 150 18.29 38,040 0.111

4. Danville, VA (6) 17.88 37,200 (6)

5. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 1,010 17.86 37,140 0.179

See footnotes at end of table.
534

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street.

41-9091 Door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers

11,140

12.92 6.77 7.47 9.71 15.77 24.39

26,880 14,090 15,530 20,190 32,810 50,740

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 2,780 $ 11.78 24,510 $

2. Direct selling establishments 1,780 14.08 29,300

3. Cable and other program distribution 700 17.72 36,860

4. Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores 580 15.80 32,860

5. Other professional and technical services 550 10.94 22,760

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Cable and other program distribution 700 17.72 36,860

2. Electronic markets and agents and brokers (6) 17.02 35,400

3. Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores 580 15.80 32,860

4. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers (6) 15.41 32,040

5. Direct selling establishments 1,780 14.08 29,300

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Montana 120 $ 11.91 24,770 $ 0.028

2. Alaska 80 (6) (6) 0.026

3. Oregon 390 13.10 27,240 0.024

4. Oklahoma 280 14.37 29,900 0.019

5. Virginia 590 10.48 21,800 0.016

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 110 25.53 53,100 0.007

2. Mississippi (6) 18.24 37,940 (6)

3. Nevada 80 16.98 35,320 0.006

4. Kentucky 70 16.62 34,570 0.004

5. Michigan 220 14.90 31,000 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Anchorage, AK MSA 50 (6) (6) 0.031

2. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 60 9.69 20,150 0.020

3. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 260 13.21 27,480 0.014

4. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 530 10.84 22,550 0.013

5. Indianapolis-Carmel, IN 110 7.87 16,380 0.013

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Charleston-North Charleston, SC (6) 18.85 39,200 (6)

2. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div (6) 18.65 38,790 (6)

3. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 60 16.91 35,180 0.007

4. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division (6) 13.81 28,730 (6)

5. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 260 13.21 27,480 0.014

See footnotes at end of table.
535

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All sales and related workers not listed separately.

41-9099 Sales and related workers, all other

161,700

19.63 8.37 11.29 16.47 23.89 34.83

40,820 17,420 23,490 34,250 49,690 72,450

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Nondepository credit intermediation 6,080 $ 16.87 35,090 $

2. Employment services 5,600 16.56 34,450

3. Grocery stores 5,590 14.40 29,950

Electronic markets and agents and brokers 5,320 (6) 4. (6)

5. Grantmaking and giving services 4,660 22.51 46,820

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 610 32.23 67,030

2. Nonresidential building construction (6) 30.38 63,200

3. Other hospitals (6) 28.76 59,810

4. Power generation and supply 260 28.21 58,680

5. Other information services 30 27.96 58,160

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Illinois 19,590 $ 19.83 41,240 $ 0.336

2. Minnesota 8,580 21.58 44,890 0.320

3. Florida 15,220 17.07 35,500 0.193

4. New Jersey 7,140 23.63 49,150 0.180

5. Hawaii 1,000 20.87 43,400 0.167

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 510 29.10 60,540 0.084

2. Alabama 1,300 28.31 58,870 0.068

3. Virginia 2,420 28.07 58,390 0.067

4. New Jersey 7,140 23.63 49,150 0.180

5. Nebraska 460 23.53 48,940 0.051

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 1,930 $ 16.69 34,720 $ 0.497

2. St. Cloud, MN 390 12.43 25,850 0.401

3. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 6,460 23.01 47,860 0.365

4. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 13,660 20.42 42,460 0.364

5. Holland-Grand Haven, MI 350 17.60 36,610 0.315

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Birmingham-Hoover, AL 630 37.10 77,170 0.125

2. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 80 35.70 74,250 0.052

3. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 100 33.14 68,930 0.121

4. Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA (6) 32.24 67,060 (6)

5. Huntsville, AL 80 30.83 64,130 0.041

See footnotes at end of table.
536

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.

43-1011 First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers

1,351,180

22.37 12.76 16.22 20.92 26.99 34.30

46,530 26,530 33,730 43,510 56,130 71,340

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Depository credit intermediation 109,560 $ 21.32 44,340 $

2. Offices of physicians 64,760 21.27 44,240

3. Local government (OES designation) 57,760 22.70 47,210

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 41,260 22.41 46,620

5. Management of companies and enterprises 39,980 25.10 52,210

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 4,410 30.34 63,100

2. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 2,310 30.17 62,750

3. Motor vehicle manufacturing 380 29.32 60,980

4. Motion picture and video industries 2,250 29.28 60,890

5. Satellite telecommunications 170 29.09 60,520

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Maine 7,750 $ 18.67 38,840 $ 1.298

2. Georgia 51,910 21.25 44,210 1.297

3. Hawaii 7,710 21.64 45,010 1.287

4. Connecticut 21,340 23.85 49,610 1.286

5. New Hampshire 8,010 21.35 44,410 1.276

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 5,140 29.59 61,550 0.843

2. New Jersey 45,510 24.98 51,950 1.150

3. Massachusetts 31,990 24.97 51,940 1.009

4. New York 101,950 24.93 51,850 1.215

5. Virginia 34,300 24.76 51,500 0.951

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lewiston-Auburn, ME Metropolitan NECTA 840 $ 17.71 36,840 $ 1.747

2. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 14,830 25.82 53,710 1.656

3. Lewiston, ID-WA 410 20.61 42,870 1.644

4. Columbia, SC 5,390 19.97 41,540 1.583

5. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 4,070 24.08 50,090 1.482

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 7,910 27.64 57,500 0.888

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 22,370 27.64 57,480 0.989

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 12,100 27.16 56,490 1.250

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 64,240 26.93 56,010 1.291

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 17,160 26.85 55,840 1.040

See footnotes at end of table.
537

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate telephone business systems equipment or switchboards to relay incoming, outgoing, and interoffice calls. May supply information to callers and record

messages.

43-2011 Switchboard operators, including answering service

172,060

11.37 7.71 9.14 10.88 13.29 15.93

23,640 16,030 19,020 22,640 27,640 33,140

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 23,240 $ 11.50 23,910 $

2. Business support services 20,430 9.96 20,710

3. Automobile dealers 13,840 10.39 21,620

4. Offices of physicians 12,750 11.59 24,100

5. Traveler accommodation 9,220 11.59 24,110

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Apparel and piece goods merchant wholesalers 50 16.87 35,080

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 730 14.96 31,120

3. Other investment pools and funds 30 14.71 30,600

4. Computer systems design and related services 390 14.70 30,570

5. Other financial investment activities 480 14.37 29,900

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,800 $ 14.64 30,440 $ 0.295

2. Nevada 3,050 12.54 26,070 0.242

3. North Dakota 680 10.45 21,740 0.203

4. Maryland 4,560 11.69 24,310 0.180

5. Louisiana 3,190 9.14 19,000 0.180

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 1,800 14.64 30,440 0.295

2. Alaska 300 13.78 28,650 0.099

3. Hawaii 1,080 13.03 27,090 0.180

4. New York 10,640 12.99 27,010 0.127

5. Connecticut 2,530 12.84 26,710 0.153

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Goldsboro, NC 170 $ 10.38 21,590 $ 0.394

2. Wichita Falls, TX 230 7.66 15,930 0.385

3. Lewiston-Auburn, ME Metropolitan NECTA 170 10.68 22,220 0.354

4. Bay City, MI 120 11.41 23,730 0.321

5. Lawton, OK 120 7.43 15,450 0.296

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,460 15.58 32,420 0.151

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 960 14.93 31,050 0.094

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 740 14.53 30,220 0.083

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 6,100 14.48 30,120 0.123

5. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 160 14.32 29,780 0.084

See footnotes at end of table.
538

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Provide information by accessing alphabetical and geographical directories. Assist customers with special billing requests, such as charges to a third party and

credits or refunds for incorrectly dialed numbers or bad connections. May handle emergency calls and assist children or people with physical disabilities to make

telephone calls.

43-2021 Telephone operators

26,350

15.73 8.44 10.67 16.41 20.59 22.44

32,710 17,540 22,180 34,140 42,830 46,670

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Wired telecommunications carriers 14,910 $ 17.10 35,560 $

2. Business support services 2,830 9.73 20,240

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 1,540 14.59 30,340

4. Local government (OES designation) 490 15.16 31,530

5. Wireless telecommunications carriers 470 11.35 23,610

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wired telecommunications carriers 14,910 17.10 35,560

2. Electric goods merchant wholesalers (6) 15.94 33,160

3. Cable and other program distribution 40 15.78 32,820

4. Local government (OES designation) 490 15.16 31,530

5. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 60 14.67 30,520

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Pennsylvania 2,380 $ 15.54 32,310 $ 0.042

2. Alabama 710 15.02 31,240 0.037

3. Missouri 780 14.86 30,900 0.029

4. Florida 2,300 12.62 26,240 0.029

5. South Carolina 500 10.47 21,770 0.027

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Indiana 480 19.26 40,060 0.016

2. New York 2,030 19.12 39,770 0.024

3. Illinois 1,220 18.60 38,700 0.021

4. Rhode Island 120 17.88 37,180 0.025

5. New Jersey 980 17.78 36,990 0.025

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. San Antonio, TX 590 $ 12.43 25,850 $ 0.075

2. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL 530 15.28 31,790 0.052

3. St. Louis, MO-IL 540 12.33 25,640 0.041

4. Savannah, GA 60 (6) (6) 0.040

5. Indianapolis-Carmel, IN 350 (6) (6) 0.040

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Austin-Round Rock, TX (6) 20.17 41,960 (6)

2. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 900 19.71 41,000 0.024

3. Tulsa, OK 110 18.91 39,340 0.027

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 1,200 18.65 38,780 0.024

5. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 1,140 18.59 38,670 0.028

See footnotes at end of table.
539

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All communications equipment operators not listed separately.

43-2099 Communications equipment operators, all other

4,220

15.93 7.91 10.04 15.23 19.91 24.58

33,130 16,440 20,880 31,680 41,410 51,120

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 920 $ 18.65 38,800 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 560 18.88 39,280

3. State government (OES designation) 200 14.94 31,060

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 200 14.25 29,650

5. Colleges and universities 60 15.54 32,310

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Insurance carriers 30 24.29 50,530

2. Management of companies and enterprises 50 23.03 47,910

3. Local government (OES designation) 560 18.88 39,280

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 920 18.65 38,800

5. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 30 15.77 32,790

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Connecticut 120 $ 16.34 33,990 $ 0.007

2. Nebraska 50 16.43 34,170 0.006

3. Illinois 310 18.20 37,860 0.005

4. Virginia 160 20.40 42,440 0.004

5. New York 330 (6) (6) 0.004

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California (6) 24.13 50,200 (6)

2. Texas 70 21.54 44,810 0.001

3. Maryland 50 20.83 43,320 0.002

4. Virginia 160 20.40 42,440 0.004

5. Pennsylvania (6) 19.95 41,490 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA 50 $ 16.32 33,940 $ 0.011

2. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 70 17.97 37,390 0.009

3. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 140 23.87 49,650 0.006

4. Jacksonville, FL 30 16.56 34,450 0.005

5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 200 18.77 39,040 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 140 23.87 49,650 0.006

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 80 22.12 46,000 0.002

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 100 22.08 45,920 0.002

4. St. Louis, MO-IL (6) 19.49 40,540 (6)

5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 200 18.77 39,040 0.005

See footnotes at end of table.
540

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visit to solicit payment. Duties include receiving payment and posting amount

to customer's account; preparing statements to credit department if customer fails to respond; initiating repossession proceedings or service disconnection;

keeping records of collection and status of accounts.

43-3011 Bill and account collectors

423,090

14.73 9.61 11.49 13.97 17.14 21.12

30,640 19,980 23,900 29,050 35,640 43,930

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Business support services 101,100 $ 13.22 27,490 $

2. Nondepository credit intermediation 41,200 15.14 31,490

3. Offices of physicians 34,010 14.59 30,360

4. Depository credit intermediation 22,500 15.46 32,150

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 19,650 14.09 29,300

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other miscellaneous manufacturing 110 27.78 57,790

2. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 140 21.48 44,670

3. Communications equipment manufacturing 50 21.04 43,770

4. Electronic instrument manufacturing 160 20.00 41,610

5. Wired telecommunications carriers 1,950 19.66 40,890

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 4,190 $ 12.23 25,430 $ 1.099

2. Delaware 2,770 15.82 32,910 0.653

3. Missouri 14,550 12.95 26,940 0.539

4. Georgia 18,350 14.00 29,120 0.459

5. Tennessee 11,940 14.27 29,690 0.439

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 1,240 21.19 44,070 0.203

2. Connecticut 4,830 17.57 36,550 0.291

3. Alaska 740 17.57 36,550 0.244

4. Massachusetts 7,860 17.43 36,260 0.248

5. New Jersey 8,640 17.19 35,750 0.218

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Sioux Falls, SD 2,070 $ 13.21 27,480 $ 1.623

2. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY 5,160 12.82 26,670 0.965

3. Bloomington-Normal, IL 770 11.53 23,980 0.920

4. Lakeland, FL 1,930 11.00 22,880 0.894

5. San Angelo, TX 310 12.44 25,870 0.733

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,840 21.17 44,040 0.206

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 2,010 20.92 43,520 0.208

3. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 6,890 19.59 40,750 0.305

4. Champaign-Urbana, IL 190 19.05 39,620 0.191

5. Olympia, WA 300 18.89 39,300 0.318

See footnotes at end of table.
541

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Compile, compute, and record billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes. Prepare billing invoices for services rendered or for

delivery or shipment of goods.

43-3021 Billing and posting clerks and machine operators

517,750

14.39 9.68 11.58 13.87 16.81 20.07

29,930 20,140 24,080 28,850 34,970 41,750

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of physicians 91,090 $ 14.43 30,020 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 41,360 14.04 29,200

3. Accounting and bookkeeping services 29,850 14.49 30,150

4. Management of companies and enterprises 21,050 14.92 31,030

5. Offices of other health practitioners 16,290 13.59 28,270

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other financial investment activities 800 18.98 39,480

2. Support activities for rail transportation 170 18.16 37,760

3. Scientific research and development services 470 18.00 37,430

4. Other investment pools and funds 100 17.86 37,150

5. Wired telecommunications carriers 1,700 17.77 36,960

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Kentucky 10,690 $ 12.99 27,010 $ 0.601

2. New Jersey 21,980 16.31 33,920 0.555

3. Ohio 25,910 13.60 28,280 0.484

4. Montana 2,060 11.81 24,550 0.482

5. Oklahoma 7,200 12.34 25,680 0.479

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 1,600 18.14 37,730 0.263

2. Connecticut 7,760 17.05 35,470 0.468

3. Alaska 1,190 16.88 35,100 0.392

4. New Jersey 21,980 16.31 33,920 0.555

5. Massachusetts 13,770 15.81 32,880 0.434

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Macon, GA 950 $ 12.56 26,120 $ 0.968

2. Billings, MT 730 10.48 21,800 0.913

3. Winchester, VA-WV 500 12.99 27,020 0.909

4. Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH 1,010 12.13 25,230 0.904

5. Spokane, WA 1,580 13.08 27,210 0.783

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 3,000 20.55 42,750 0.310

2. Napa, CA 200 19.00 39,520 0.313

3. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 240 18.48 38,430 0.346

4. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,820 18.37 38,220 0.429

5. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 2,780 17.97 37,370 0.312

See footnotes at end of table.
542

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to

obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business

transactions recorded by other workers.

43-3031 Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks

1,856,890

15.28 9.50 11.80 14.69 18.17 22.13

31,780 19,760 24,540 30,560 37,780 46,020

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Accounting and bookkeeping services 91,480 $ 15.05 31,300 $

2. Management of companies and enterprises 73,950 15.61 32,470

3. Local government (OES designation) 73,630 15.57 32,380

4. Building equipment contractors 44,810 16.12 33,520

5. Elementary and secondary schools 42,230 15.40 32,030

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 990 23.56 49,000

2. Rail transportation 750 20.68 43,020

3. Securities and commodity exchanges 80 20.00 41,590

4. Other telecommunications 90 19.17 39,880

5. Agents and managers for public figures 610 18.98 39,490

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Montana 9,800 $ 13.12 27,300 $ 2.294

2. South Dakota 8,620 11.64 24,220 2.261

3. Wyoming 5,490 12.93 26,890 2.093

4. Nebraska 18,330 13.25 27,570 2.034

5. Vermont 5,860 14.72 30,610 1.956

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 5,400 19.11 39,740 0.886

2. Connecticut 25,270 18.34 38,140 1.523

3. Alaska 5,110 18.08 37,600 1.682

4. New Jersey 54,180 17.63 36,670 1.369

5. Massachusetts 47,280 17.52 36,450 1.491

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,860 $ 18.43 38,340 $ 2.680

2. Great Falls, MT 850 13.26 27,580 2.498

3. Billings, MT 1,880 13.75 28,590 2.352

4. Rapid City, SD 1,340 11.59 24,110 2.291

5. Bend, OR 1,460 14.12 29,380 2.225

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 13,900 19.62 40,820 1.436

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 10,690 19.60 40,760 1.200

3. Fairbanks, AK MSA 590 19.57 40,710 1.593

4. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 1,620 19.01 39,530 1.785

5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 8,840 18.97 39,470 2.086

See footnotes at end of table.
543

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

In a gaming establishment, conduct financial transactions for patrons. May reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books. Accept patron's credit

application and verify credit references to provide check-cashing authorization or to establish house credit accounts. May sell gambling chips, tokens, or tickets to

patrons, or to other workers for resale to patrons. May convert gaming chips, tokens, or tickets to currency upon patron's request. May use a cash register or

computer to record transaction.

43-3041 Gaming cage workers

17,970

11.62 8.19 9.49 11.13 13.52 15.92

24,170 17,030 19,740 23,150 28,120 33,120

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Gambling industries 5,860 $ 11.35 23,610 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 5,030 11.13 23,140

3. Traveler accommodation 4,950 12.29 25,560

4. Spectator sports 1,530 12.11 25,190

5. Other amusement and recreation industries 260 11.56 24,050

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Traveler accommodation 4,950 12.29 25,560

2. Spectator sports 1,530 12.11 25,190

3. Other amusement and recreation industries 260 11.56 24,050

4. Gambling industries 5,860 11.35 23,610

5. Local government (OES designation) 5,030 11.13 23,140

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 3,840 $ 12.20 25,370 $ 0.305

2. Mississippi 960 11.38 23,680 0.086

3. South Dakota 310 8.92 18,550 0.081

4. Louisiana 1,100 10.05 20,900 0.062

5. Montana 150 8.38 17,430 0.035

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colorado 330 12.99 27,020 0.015

2. Maryland (6) 12.92 26,870 (6)

3. Illinois 1,470 12.31 25,610 0.025

4. Nevada 3,840 12.20 25,370 0.305

5. California 2,320 12.14 25,240 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 2,830 $ 12.96 26,960 $ 0.312

2. Gulfport-Biloxi, MS 290 11.65 24,240 0.310

3. Reno-Sparks, NV 440 10.60 22,050 0.200

4. Shreveport-Bossier City, LA 270 10.38 21,590 0.157

5. Memphis, TN-MS-AR 430 11.32 23,540 0.069

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Denver-Aurora, CO (6) 13.97 29,050 (6)

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div (6) 13.08 27,200 (6)

3. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 2,830 12.96 26,960 0.312

4. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div (6) 12.69 26,380 (6)

5. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 670 12.46 25,930 0.051

See footnotes at end of table.
544

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Compile and post employee time and payroll data. May compute employees' time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and

deductions. May prepare paychecks.

43-3051 Payroll and timekeeping clerks

205,970

15.93 10.17 12.59 15.58 18.95 22.36

33,140 21,150 26,190 32,400 39,420 46,500

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Accounting and bookkeeping services 16,780 $ 16.67 34,680 $

2. Management of companies and enterprises 11,880 16.61 34,550

3. Local government (OES designation) 11,450 16.35 34,000

4. Employment services 10,350 14.92 31,040

5. Elementary and secondary schools 9,930 16.37 34,040

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 430 21.65 45,030

2. Rail transportation (6) 21.29 44,280

Couriers3. 330 21.16 44,010

4. Telecommunications resellers 130 20.64 42,940

5. Natural gas distribution 110 20.39 42,400

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arizona 5,840 $ 15.24 31,690 $ 0.227

2. Alaska 640 19.70 40,970 0.211

3. New Mexico 1,600 12.63 26,270 0.203

4. Tennessee 5,400 14.82 30,820 0.199

5. Oklahoma 2,970 13.95 29,010 0.198

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 1,060 19.79 41,170 0.174

2. Alaska 640 19.70 40,970 0.211

3. Connecticut 2,470 18.54 38,570 0.149

4. New Jersey 6,440 18.22 37,890 0.163

5. California 22,990 18.17 37,790 0.153

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Prescott, AZ 230 $ 13.23 27,510 $ 0.365

2. Fort Smith, AR-OK 290 12.85 26,740 0.243

3. Niles-Benton Harbor, MI 150 12.13 25,220 0.240

4. Farmington, NM 120 13.08 27,200 0.240

5. Yakima, WA 190 14.87 30,930 0.238

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 970 22.00 45,760 0.109

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,340 21.57 44,870 0.138

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 1,620 20.60 42,840 0.158

4. Anchorage, AK MSA 310 20.26 42,140 0.189

5. New Bedford, MA Metropolitan NECTA 90 19.68 40,930 0.138

See footnotes at end of table.
545

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.

43-3061 Procurement clerks

74,370

16.13 10.16 12.65 15.91 19.41 22.68

33,540 21,130 26,320 33,100 40,370 47,180

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 13,260 $ 18.57 38,610 $

2. Management of companies and enterprises 4,110 16.75 34,840

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 3,990 14.91 31,010

4. Elementary and secondary schools 3,160 15.60 32,450

5. Local government (OES designation) 2,000 16.80 34,950

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Waste treatment and disposal 60 23.82 49,550

2. Postal service 80 23.63 49,140

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 680 20.87 43,410

4. Power generation and supply 230 20.55 42,750

5. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 50 20.24 42,110

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 330 $ 16.47 34,260 $ 0.110

2. New Hampshire 640 15.32 31,870 0.102

3. Alaska 310 20.13 41,870 0.102

4. Rhode Island 470 16.03 33,340 0.097

5. Oklahoma 1,310 16.01 33,290 0.087

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 440 20.19 41,990 0.072

2. Alaska 310 20.13 41,870 0.102

3. Connecticut 820 19.43 40,410 0.049

4. Delaware 230 18.65 38,790 0.054

5. Hawaii 360 18.11 37,660 0.060

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Warner Robins, GA 310 $ 18.57 38,630 $ 0.576

2. Hinesville-Fort Stewart, GA 60 16.78 34,890 0.397

3. Lawton, OK 120 15.43 32,100 0.296

4. Elizabethtown, KY 130 16.33 33,960 0.287

5. Corpus Christi, TX 390 13.38 27,830 0.228

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 300 21.64 45,020 0.054

2. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 40 20.99 43,650 0.031

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 370 20.81 43,290 0.036

4. Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Div 90 20.65 42,960 0.116

5. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA 60 20.51 42,650 0.034

See footnotes at end of table.
546

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Receive and pay out money. Keep records of money and negotiable instruments involved in a financial institution's various transactions.

43-3071 Tellers

603,150

10.97 8.06 9.28 10.64 12.44 14.43

22,810 16,770 19,300 22,140 25,880 30,020

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Depository credit intermediation 540,960 $ 10.93 22,740 $

2. Activities related to credit intermediation 32,690 10.97 22,820

3. Nondepository credit intermediation 10,490 11.14 23,170

4. Management of companies and enterprises 7,490 11.28 23,460

5. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 2,050 11.99 24,930

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Employment services 1,790 15.07 31,350

2. Professional and similar organizations 40 14.67 30,510

3. Monetary authorities - central bank 980 13.64 28,370

4. Scheduled air transportation 270 13.51 28,090

5. Local government (OES designation) 220 13.32 27,710

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Dakota 2,150 $ 9.83 20,450 $ 0.640

2. Arkansas 7,420 9.72 20,220 0.636

3. Nebraska 5,380 10.21 21,230 0.597

4. Louisiana 10,580 9.67 20,110 0.595

5. Iowa 8,490 10.95 22,780 0.577

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 15,310 12.65 26,310 0.483

2. Connecticut 6,930 12.52 26,040 0.418

3. District of Columbia 1,250 12.21 25,390 0.205

4. California 68,030 12.19 25,350 0.452

5. Alaska 1,050 12.02 25,000 0.346

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Johnstown, PA 560 $ 10.81 22,480 $ 0.966

2. Decatur, IL 500 13.76 28,610 0.911

3. Hinesville-Fort Stewart, GA 130 10.41 21,650 0.860

4. Punta Gorda, FL 350 12.15 25,280 0.835

5. Pascagoula, MS 430 9.21 19,170 0.825

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 4,450 13.91 28,930 0.460

2. Decatur, IL 500 13.76 28,610 0.911

3. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 290 13.14 27,320 0.418

4. Lynn-Peabody-Salem, MA NECTA Division (6) 13.11 27,270 (6)

5. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 2,460 13.10 27,240 0.276

See footnotes at end of table.
547

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform clerical duties involving the purchase or sale of securities. Duties include writing orders for stock purchases and sales, computing transfer taxes, verifying

stock transactions, accepting and delivering securities, tracking stock price fluctuations, computing equity, distributing dividends, and keeping records of daily

transactions and holdings.

43-4011 Brokerage clerks

72,400

18.89 11.82 14.17 17.50 22.13 27.69

39,280 24,590 29,480 36,390 46,030 57,600

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 45,430 $ 19.09 39,700 $

2. Other financial investment activities 8,860 20.42 42,470

3. Depository credit intermediation 8,630 17.79 37,000

4. Management of companies and enterprises 3,300 17.14 35,660

5. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related 930 17.35 36,090

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Natural gas distribution 40 24.43 50,820

2. Local government (OES designation) 140 21.73 45,210

3. Other financial investment activities 8,860 20.42 42,470

4. Securities and commodity exchanges 250 20.35 42,340

5. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 45,430 19.09 39,700

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New York 15,790 $ 21.17 44,030 $ 0.188

2. New Jersey 4,660 17.96 37,360 0.118

3. Minnesota 2,560 19.84 41,260 0.095

4. Illinois 4,980 19.98 41,560 0.085

5. Connecticut 1,250 20.22 42,050 0.075

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 8,620 21.71 45,150 0.057

2. New York 15,790 21.17 44,030 0.188

3. Connecticut 1,250 20.22 42,050 0.075

4. Illinois 4,980 19.98 41,560 0.085

5. Washington 640 19.84 41,280 0.023

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 14,870 $ 21.53 44,770 $ 0.299

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 2,000 24.76 51,490 0.207

3. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY 1,020 19.25 40,050 0.191

4. Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC 1,430 16.82 34,980 0.175

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 2,840 18.65 38,800 0.172

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 2,000 24.76 51,490 0.207

2. Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division 70 24.42 50,800 0.053

3. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 80 22.89 47,610 0.031

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 410 22.75 47,320 0.046

5. Springfield, IL (6) 22.30 46,390 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
548

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Compose letters in reply to requests for merchandise, damage claims, credit and other information, delinquent accounts, incorrect billings, or unsatisfactory

services. Duties may include gathering data to formulate reply and typing correspondence.

43-4021 Correspondence clerks

16,260

14.35 9.47 11.34 13.80 16.99 20.58

29,850 19,700 23,590 28,700 35,350 42,810

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Insurance carriers 2,780 $ 14.77 30,720 $

2. Nondepository credit intermediation 1,960 14.87 30,930

3. State government (OES designation) 1,440 12.51 26,010

4. Activities related to credit intermediation 820 14.67 30,510

5. Depository credit intermediation 820 14.86 30,920

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Insurance and employee benefit funds 50 20.72 43,110

2. Advertising and related services (6) 19.38 40,310

3. Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers 90 17.22 35,810

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 180 16.84 35,030

5. Other investment pools and funds (6) 16.78 34,900

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 440 $ 12.41 25,800 $ 0.115

2. Missouri 1,830 13.00 27,030 0.068

3. Pennsylvania 1,420 13.01 27,050 0.025

4. District of Columbia 150 21.17 44,040 0.025

5. Massachusetts 730 15.10 31,400 0.023

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 150 21.17 44,040 0.025

2. New Jersey 530 18.85 39,200 0.013

3. Maryland 120 18.77 39,030 0.005

4. Washington 160 17.79 37,010 0.006

5. Georgia 440 16.61 34,540 0.011

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Sioux Falls, SD 310 $ 12.80 26,620 $ 0.243

2. Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA 480 12.17 25,300 0.188

3. Rapid City, SD 40 11.67 24,270 0.068

4. Kansas City, MO-KS 540 13.64 28,370 0.055

5. Springfield, MO 100 12.64 26,300 0.053

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Edison, NJ Metro Div 130 20.29 42,210 0.013

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 360 19.49 40,530 0.016

3. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 18.31 38,080 (6)

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 40 18.20 37,850 0.004

5. Baltimore-Towson, MD 80 18.10 37,640 0.006

See footnotes at end of table.
549

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform clerical duties in courts of law, municipalities, and governmental licensing agencies and bureaus. May prepare docket of cases to be called; secure

information for judges and court; prepare draft agendas or bylaws for town or city council; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; issue

licenses or permits; record data, administer tests, or collect fees. Include chief clerks with "Managers, All Other" (11-9199).

43-4031 Court, municipal, and license clerks

107,100

15.66 9.66 11.85 14.89 18.51 22.93

32,580 20,090 24,650 30,980 38,500 47,680

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 74,560 $ 14.95 31,100 $

2. State government (OES designation) 29,290 17.83 37,080

3. Other support services 2,130 11.05 22,980

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 29,290 17.83 37,080

2. Investigation and security services (6) 15.88 33,040

3. Local government (OES designation) 74,560 14.95 31,100

4. Insurance carriers (6) 14.27 29,690

5. Other support services 2,130 11.05 22,980

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 510 $ 13.64 28,370 $ 0.194

2. Maine 1,090 12.87 26,780 0.183

3. South Dakota 690 11.65 24,220 0.181

4. New Jersey 6,710 17.25 35,880 0.170

5. Vermont 490 14.51 30,170 0.164

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 7,540 22.01 45,770 0.090

2. California 4,930 20.72 43,100 0.033

3. Nevada 1,490 18.93 39,370 0.118

4. Massachusetts 1,200 18.92 39,360 0.038

5. Rhode Island 650 18.77 39,040 0.135

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 890 $ 16.65 34,640 $ 0.390

2. Bellingham, WA 290 16.25 33,800 0.375

3. Ocean City, NJ 140 17.20 35,770 0.349

4. Jefferson City, MO 240 11.43 23,780 0.335

5. Wenatchee, WA 120 19.94 41,480 0.307

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 760 25.12 52,260 0.062

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 4,290 24.42 50,780 0.086

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 110 21.91 45,580 0.012

4. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div (6) 21.73 45,190 (6)

5. Fresno, CA (6) 21.09 43,880 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
550

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. May

interview applicants to obtain personal and financial data; determine credit worthiness; process applications; and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of

credit.

43-4041 Credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks

67,400

15.25 8.72 11.25 14.41 18.10 22.30

31,710 18,130 23,390 29,970 37,650 46,390

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Nondepository credit intermediation 16,050 $ 16.04 33,350 $

2. Depository credit intermediation 10,880 15.83 32,930

3. Employment services 6,520 10.67 22,200

4. Activities related to credit intermediation 6,030 13.14 27,320

5. Management of companies and enterprises 2,690 16.22 33,750

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Paper and paper product merchant wholesalers 250 21.56 44,850

2. Scientific research and development services 50 20.68 43,020

3. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. (6) 20.63 42,900

4. Metal and mineral merchant wholesalers 220 19.39 40,320

5. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing (6) 19.32 40,190

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 580 $ 11.98 24,930 $ 0.152

2. Maryland 2,350 15.63 32,500 0.093

3. Nevada 920 15.16 31,530 0.073

4. Utah 820 15.12 31,450 0.071

5. Georgia 2,720 14.44 30,030 0.068

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 3,390 19.32 40,190 0.058

2. Connecticut 420 18.94 39,390 0.025

3. Massachusetts 870 18.75 38,990 0.027

4. Michigan 1,400 18.49 38,450 0.033

5. Washington 750 17.90 37,220 0.027

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Sioux Falls, SD 400 $ 12.32 25,620 $ 0.314

2. Jacksonville, FL 1,300 14.29 29,720 0.217

3. Dothan, AL 120 11.25 23,400 0.191

4. Bismarck, ND 100 16.72 34,780 0.174

5. Knoxville, TN 400 13.43 27,940 0.124

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 210 21.54 44,790 0.024

2. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 430 20.14 41,880 0.035

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 360 20.13 41,870 0.035

4. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 160 20.12 41,850 0.020

5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 2,410 19.77 41,110 0.064

See footnotes at end of table.
551

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Interact with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about products and services and to handle and resolve complaints. Exclude individuals

whose duties are primarily sales or repair.

43-4051 Customer service representatives

2,147,770

14.61 8.71 10.73 13.62 17.40 22.11

30,400 18,110 22,310 28,330 36,190 45,990

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Business support services 134,200 $ 11.47 23,850 $

2. Insurance carriers 128,600 15.69 32,630

3. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related 116,590 15.35 31,920

4. Employment services 106,520 12.40 25,800

5. Depository credit intermediation 104,340 14.36 29,870

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 390 26.83 55,810

2. Satellite telecommunications 1,560 20.81 43,270

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 1,080 20.62 42,880

4. Wired telecommunications carriers 39,020 20.27 42,150

5. Inland water transportation 120 20.25 42,120

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arizona 70,470 $ 14.03 29,190 $ 2.738

2. South Dakota 8,770 11.63 24,180 2.300

3. Texas 211,970 13.21 27,470 2.172

4. Utah 24,330 12.44 25,880 2.114

5. Georgia 83,960 14.57 30,310 2.098

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 53,320 17.78 36,980 1.682

2. Connecticut 29,090 17.30 35,980 1.753

3. District of Columbia 5,700 16.85 35,050 0.935

4. California 199,440 16.40 34,110 1.324

5. New York 133,800 16.35 34,010 1.595

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Sioux Falls, SD 5,360 $ 11.76 24,460 $ 4.203

2. Lubbock, TX 4,290 10.89 22,660 3.505

3. San Antonio, TX 26,220 11.82 24,590 3.322

4. Tucson, AZ 11,520 11.65 24,230 3.127

5. Jacksonville, FL 18,690 13.90 28,910 3.118

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 9,470 21.43 44,570 1.063

2. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 30,630 19.05 39,620 1.856

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 10,740 18.61 38,700 1.110

4. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 14,910 18.25 37,960 1.454

5. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,400 18.18 37,820 2.017

See footnotes at end of table.
552

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social

security, and public housing.

43-4061 Eligibility interviewers, government programs

106,210

18.16 12.18 14.40 18.05 21.92 24.30

37,770 25,330 29,950 37,540 45,590 50,550

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 44,120 $ 17.86 37,150 $

2. State government (OES designation) 32,100 17.15 35,670

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 23,970 20.79 43,240

4. Individual and family services 1,150 13.76 28,610

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 730 17.03 35,420

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Insurance carriers (6) 21.49 44,700

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 23,970 20.79 43,240

3. Employment services (6) 18.95 39,420

4. Local government (OES designation) 44,120 17.86 37,150

5. State government (OES designation) 32,100 17.15 35,670

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Carolina 7,840 $ 14.34 29,840 $ 0.201

2. Alaska 600 20.27 42,170 0.197

3. West Virginia 1,100 12.94 26,920 0.155

4. South Dakota 550 13.87 28,850 0.144

5. Tennessee 3,760 15.36 31,940 0.138

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 840 25.66 53,360 0.051

2. Massachusetts 2,140 21.33 44,370 0.067

3. New Jersey 1,210 21.31 44,320 0.031

4. Rhode Island (6) 20.83 43,330 (6)

5. District of Columbia 320 20.59 42,820 0.053

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Raleigh-Cary, NC 2,210 $ 14.01 29,130 $ 0.463

2. Fresno, CA 1,440 19.88 41,340 0.440

3. Rocky Mount, NC 210 13.17 27,390 0.343

4. Topeka, KS 360 15.86 33,000 0.339

5. Morristown, TN 140 13.73 28,560 0.288

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 160 25.87 53,810 0.058

2. Norwich-New London, CT-RI Metropolitan NECTA 50 25.56 53,160 0.037

3. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 360 25.21 52,430 0.065

4. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 1,480 23.73 49,370 0.144

5. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 170 23.15 48,150 0.143

See footnotes at end of table.
553

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

File correspondence, cards, invoices, receipts, and other records in alphabetical or numerical order or according to the filing system used. Locate and remove

material from file when requested.

43-4071 File clerks

223,090

11.32 7.27 8.64 10.62 13.31 16.71

23,540 15,130 17,960 22,090 27,690 34,760

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of physicians 32,970 $ 9.83 20,440 $

2. Employment services 22,690 10.76 22,390

3. Legal services 22,680 11.63 24,190

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 20,280 11.65 24,240

5. Local government (OES designation) 13,690 12.67 26,360

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wired telecommunications carriers 1,420 19.47 40,510

2. ISPs and web search portals 200 18.83 39,170

3. Natural gas distribution 50 18.46 38,390

4. Power generation and supply 230 17.20 35,770

5. Motion picture and video industries 2,380 16.42 34,150

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Idaho 1,670 $ 12.04 25,030 $ 0.267

2. New Jersey 10,210 11.61 24,140 0.258

3. Florida 19,800 10.94 22,750 0.252

4. New Mexico 1,940 9.79 20,360 0.246

5. New York 20,090 12.42 25,830 0.240

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 660 15.43 32,090 0.108

2. Washington 3,650 12.91 26,850 0.133

3. Rhode Island 680 12.83 26,680 0.141

4. Alaska 450 12.68 26,380 0.148

5. Maryland 4,270 12.63 26,260 0.169

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Tallahassee, FL 680 $ 10.76 22,380 $ 0.411

2. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL 910 11.12 23,120 0.411

3. Boise City-Nampa, ID 1,060 12.93 26,900 0.395

4. Pocatello, ID 130 9.93 20,650 0.350

5. Rome, GA 140 9.36 19,460 0.343

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,990 15.11 31,440 0.206

2. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 1,890 14.69 30,550 0.139

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 1,810 14.29 29,720 0.177

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,450 13.92 28,950 0.163

5. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 130 13.90 28,910 0.084

See footnotes at end of table.
554

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Accommodate hotel, motel, and resort patrons by registering and assigning rooms to guests, issuing room keys, transmitting and receiving messages, keeping

records of occupied rooms and guests' accounts, making and confirming reservations, and presenting statements to and collecting payments from departing

guests.

43-4081 Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

214,110

9.37 6.58 7.66 8.88 10.68 13.00

19,480 13,690 15,930 18,460 22,220 27,030

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Traveler accommodation 199,870 $ 9.33 19,410 $

2. RV parks and recreational camps 2,880 9.08 18,880

3. Activities related to real estate 1,990 10.88 22,640

4. Employment services 1,060 9.51 19,780

5. Lessors of real estate 1,040 9.73 20,230

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 40 12.79 26,600

2. Civic and social organizations 140 11.55 24,030

3. Colleges and universities 60 10.94 22,750

4. Activities related to real estate 1,990 10.88 22,640

5. Travel arrangement and reservation services 270 10.73 22,310

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 1,760 $ 7.86 16,350 $ 0.462

2. Wyoming 1,130 8.78 18,260 0.431

3. Hawaii 2,250 14.28 29,710 0.376

4. Montana 1,580 8.32 17,310 0.370

5. New Mexico 2,740 8.32 17,320 0.347

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii 2,250 14.28 29,710 0.376

2. District of Columbia 680 12.71 26,430 0.112

3. Nevada 4,290 12.01 24,980 0.341

4. New York 7,000 11.77 24,480 0.083

5. Massachusetts 3,610 11.42 23,760 0.114

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Ocean City, NJ 470 $ 11.39 23,680 $ 1.171

2. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC 1,160 9.38 19,510 0.990

3. Sandusky, OH 330 7.76 16,140 0.871

4. Rapid City, SD 430 7.63 15,870 0.735

5. Santa Fe, NM 390 10.25 21,330 0.607

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 3,210 14.39 29,940 0.065

2. Honolulu, HI 1,230 14.33 29,800 0.288

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 2,270 14.12 29,370 0.235

4. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 3,270 12.94 26,920 0.361

5. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 700 12.31 25,600 0.057

See footnotes at end of table.
555

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Interview persons by telephone, mail, in person, or by other means for the purpose of completing forms, applications, or questionnaires. Ask specific questions,

record answers, and assist persons with completing form. May sort, classify, and file forms.

43-4111 Interviewers, except eligibility and loan

211,500

13.07 8.35 10.12 12.64 15.31 18.57

27,190 17,370 21,060 26,290 31,850 38,620

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 80,650 $ 12.93 26,900 $

2. Other professional and technical services 46,800 11.00 22,870

3. State government (OES designation) 11,720 16.47 34,270

4. Offices of physicians 10,210 12.84 26,700

5. Colleges and universities 8,820 15.67 32,600

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Local government (OES designation) 1,920 17.54 36,490

2. Technical and trade schools 1,690 16.91 35,160

3. Nursing care facilities 1,050 16.70 34,730

4. Legal services 370 16.56 34,440

5. State government (OES designation) 11,720 16.47 34,270

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Idaho 2,240 $ 8.98 18,670 $ 0.359

2. Nebraska 2,490 10.98 22,830 0.276

3. Kentucky 4,200 11.10 23,100 0.236

4. Vermont 680 11.86 24,670 0.227

5. West Virginia 1,550 9.92 20,620 0.218

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 26,660 15.40 32,030 0.177

2. Connecticut 3,030 15.36 31,950 0.183

3. Massachusetts 5,250 15.32 31,870 0.166

4. District of Columbia 580 15.10 31,410 0.095

5. Alaska 350 15.05 31,310 0.115

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Eugene-Springfield, OR 840 $ 11.97 24,890 $ 0.568

2. Port St. Lucie-Fort Pierce, FL 520 12.86 26,760 0.405

3. Provo-Orem, UT 650 10.42 21,680 0.393

4. Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice, FL 1,130 10.26 21,350 0.391

5. Cheyenne, WY 160 9.34 19,430 0.389

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 680 19.64 40,850 0.076

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 1,500 18.97 39,450 0.146

3. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 130 18.90 39,320 0.131

4. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 180 18.61 38,710 0.094

5. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 1,760 18.44 38,360 0.139

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Compile records, sort and shelve books, and issue and receive library materials such as pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locate library materials for loan and

replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and

other library materials.

43-4121 Library assistants, clerical

109,090

11.03 6.77 8.07 10.40 13.45 16.73

22,940 14,070 16,780 21,640 27,980 34,810

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 59,030 $ 10.52 21,890 $

2. Elementary and secondary schools 21,060 11.30 23,490

3. Colleges and universities 14,630 12.45 25,890

4. Other information services 7,590 10.13 21,060

5. Junior colleges 3,080 11.83 24,610

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management and technical consulting services (6) 18.85 39,210

2. State government (OES designation) 570 14.39 29,930

3. Legal services 990 14.22 29,580

4. Architectural and engineering services 40 13.21 27,480

5. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 140 13.19 27,430

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Ohio 10,250 $ 10.93 22,730 $ 0.191

2. Indiana 4,090 9.00 18,710 0.140

3. Washington 3,540 11.98 24,920 0.129

4. District of Columbia 780 12.98 27,000 0.128

5. New Hampshire 770 10.47 21,780 0.123

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 300 15.38 31,990 0.099

2. Nevada 740 14.81 30,810 0.059

3. California 9,120 13.84 28,790 0.061

4. Massachusetts 2,990 13.45 27,980 0.094

5. District of Columbia 780 12.98 27,000 0.128

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Bellingham, WA 200 $ 11.46 23,840 $ 0.258

2. Fairbanks, AK MSA 90 (6) (6) 0.243

3. Toledo, OH 770 9.72 20,210 0.238

4. Syracuse, NY 650 10.10 21,000 0.211

5. Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA 90 11.36 23,620 0.202

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 520 16.50 34,330 0.054

2. El Centro, CA 40 15.19 31,600 0.080

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 600 15.17 31,550 0.059

4. Anchorage, AK MSA 110 15.02 31,230 0.067

5. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 980 14.93 31,050 0.077

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Interview loan applicants to elicit information; investigate applicants' backgrounds and verify references; prepare loan request papers; and forward findings,

reports, and documents to appraisal department. Review loan papers to ensure completeness, and complete transactions between loan establishment, borrowers,

and sellers upon approval of loan.

43-4131 Loan interviewers and clerks

248,050

15.71 9.88 12.07 14.89 18.69 22.66

32,680 20,560 25,100 30,970 38,870 47,140

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Nondepository credit intermediation 88,030 $ 15.99 33,260 $

2. Depository credit intermediation 79,950 15.20 31,620

3. Activities related to credit intermediation 36,350 15.23 31,670

4. Insurance carriers 9,080 17.33 36,040

5. Legal services 7,140 16.32 33,950

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Social advocacy organizations (6) 19.68 40,930

2. Lessors of real estate (6) 19.14 39,800

3. Automobile dealers 110 18.34 38,160

4. Residential building construction 670 18.30 38,060

5. Activities related to real estate 3,540 18.10 37,640

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 1,840 $ 12.69 26,390 $ 0.483

2. Arizona 9,940 15.00 31,190 0.386

3. Rhode Island 1,420 14.62 30,400 0.294

4. Minnesota 7,550 17.88 37,190 0.281

5. Florida 21,090 15.44 32,120 0.268

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 38,860 18.39 38,260 0.258

2. Minnesota 7,550 17.88 37,190 0.281

3. Hawaii 710 17.56 36,530 0.119

4. District of Columbia (6) 17.38 36,150 (6)

5. New Jersey 7,150 17.35 36,080 0.181

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 2,280 $ 14.72 30,620 $ 0.728

2. Sioux Falls, SD 910 12.43 25,860 0.714

3. Salt Lake City, UT 3,670 11.02 22,920 0.619

4. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 8,780 15.16 31,530 0.478

5. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 7,280 18.95 39,410 0.477

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 150 21.69 45,120 0.165

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,910 21.04 43,760 0.197

3. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 2,860 20.67 42,980 0.319

4. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA 250 20.42 42,480 0.141

5. Austin-Round Rock, TX 760 20.09 41,790 0.107

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Interview persons desiring to open bank accounts. Explain banking services available to prospective customers and assist them in preparing application form.

43-4141 New accounts clerks

80,770

14.19 9.93 11.55 13.65 16.42 19.35

29,510 20,650 24,010 28,390 34,150 40,250

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Depository credit intermediation 72,890 $ 14.09 29,300 $

2. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 2,450 15.34 31,910

3. Nondepository credit intermediation 1,810 16.08 33,460

4. Management of companies and enterprises 1,130 14.40 29,960

5. Activities related to credit intermediation 770 14.35 29,850

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other financial investment activities 190 16.43 34,160

2. Nondepository credit intermediation 1,810 16.08 33,460

3. Employment services 90 15.88 33,030

4. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related 50 15.71 32,680

5. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 2,450 15.34 31,910

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Washington 2,810 $ 14.85 30,890 $ 0.103

2. Georgia 3,880 13.36 27,800 0.097

3. West Virginia 680 12.76 26,530 0.096

4. Illinois 5,260 15.05 31,310 0.090

5. New York 7,350 15.11 31,430 0.088

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 110 18.64 38,780 0.018

2. Massachusetts 1,490 16.41 34,140 0.047

3. California 7,360 16.06 33,400 0.049

4. Maryland 1,790 16.04 33,360 0.071

5. Arizona 860 15.75 32,750 0.033

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Olympia, WA 220 $ 13.61 28,300 $ 0.233

2. Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA 170 16.27 33,840 0.202

3. Ocala, FL 190 11.93 24,820 0.190

4. Niles-Benton Harbor, MI 100 14.43 30,020 0.160

5. Rochester, MN 160 14.12 29,380 0.158

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 140 18.72 38,940 0.073

2. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 270 18.21 37,880 0.104

3. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 680 17.38 36,160 0.052

4. Winston-Salem, NC (6) 17.16 35,700 (6)

5. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA 110 17.12 35,610 0.062

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. Duties include

informing customers of receipt, prices, shipping dates, and delays; preparing contracts; and handling complaints. Exclude "Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and

Ambulance" (43-5032) who both dispatch and take orders for services.

43-4151 Order clerks

264,520

13.52 8.18 9.91 12.66 16.22 20.69

28,130 17,010 20,620 26,340 33,740 43,040

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Electronic shopping and mail-order houses 26,960 $ 11.23 23,360 $

2. Electronic markets and agents and brokers 10,100 13.68 28,460

3. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers 9,640 14.82 30,820

4. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 8,210 13.82 28,740

5. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 7,620 13.55 28,190

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Satellite telecommunications 1,320 23.74 49,370

2. Wired telecommunications carriers 7,550 21.03 43,750

3. Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. 250 19.09 39,700

4. Professional and similar organizations 170 18.68 38,860

5. Nondepository credit intermediation 340 18.65 38,790

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 1,260 $ 13.14 27,320 $ 0.421

2. Utah 4,400 13.07 27,180 0.382

3. Nebraska 3,050 10.15 21,110 0.338

4. Kansas 4,330 11.66 24,250 0.328

5. Wisconsin 8,150 13.36 27,790 0.297

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 920 16.66 34,660 0.151

2. New Jersey 10,380 16.14 33,580 0.262

3. Massachusetts 5,120 16.15 33,580 0.161

4. Idaho 1,050 15.46 32,160 0.168

5. Washington 4,680 15.32 31,870 0.171

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Oshkosh-Neenah, WI 520 $ 12.40 25,780 $ 0.593

2. Salt Lake City, UT 2,750 14.83 30,850 0.464

3. Medford, OR 350 10.12 21,050 0.427

4. Kansas City, MO-KS 3,910 12.69 26,400 0.400

5. Knoxville, TN 1,280 9.79 20,360 0.397

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Burlington, NC 140 20.44 42,510 0.241

2. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 210 18.96 39,430 0.176

3. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 630 18.70 38,890 0.201

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,850 17.55 36,510 0.208

5. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 1,220 17.53 36,460 0.152

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Compile and keep personnel records. Record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory

reports on ability, and date of and reason for termination. Compile and type reports from employment records. File employment records. Search employee files and

furnish information to authorized persons.

43-4161 Human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping

159,750

16.70 10.91 13.19 16.23 19.75 23.40

34,740 22,700 27,430 33,750 41,080 48,670

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 12,550 $ 18.01 37,450 $

2. Management of companies and enterprises 11,340 17.00 35,360

3. Local government (OES designation) 8,690 17.42 36,240

4. Colleges and universities 7,590 16.70 34,740

5. Employment services 7,510 15.04 31,290

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Telecommunications resellers 160 23.07 47,980

2. Educational support services (6) 22.41 46,620

3. Postal service 70 21.90 45,550

4. Motor vehicle manufacturing 70 21.58 44,890

5. Support activities for water transportation 50 21.36 44,430

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,700 $ 20.18 41,970 $ 0.279

2. Oklahoma 2,890 14.43 30,010 0.192

3. Arizona 4,940 16.73 34,790 0.192

4. Rhode Island 880 15.90 33,070 0.182

5. Hawaii 1,020 16.82 34,980 0.170

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 1,700 20.18 41,970 0.279

2. Connecticut 1,650 19.14 39,820 0.099

3. California 19,060 18.98 39,470 0.127

4. Alaska 490 18.43 38,330 0.161

5. Maryland 3,220 18.40 38,280 0.127

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lawton, OK 160 $ 14.54 30,250 $ 0.395

2. Hinesville-Fort Stewart, GA 50 16.29 33,890 0.331

3. Elizabethtown, KY 150 15.92 33,120 0.331

4. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 250 14.76 30,690 0.303

5. Columbus, GA-AL 310 15.47 32,180 0.265

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 910 22.88 47,590 0.102

2. Decatur, IL 50 21.60 44,920 0.091

3. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 200 21.21 44,120 0.168

4. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 2,220 21.05 43,790 0.248

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 1,050 20.94 43,550 0.102

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Answer inquiries and obtain information for general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties. Provide information regarding activities conducted at

establishment; location of departments, offices, and employees within organization. Exclude "Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service" (43-2011).

43-4171 Receptionists and information clerks

1,112,350

11.45 7.54 9.06 11.01 13.51 16.23

23,810 15,670 18,850 22,900 28,100 33,750

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of physicians 166,640 $ 11.69 24,310 $

2. Offices of dentists 61,230 13.27 27,600

3. Employment services 60,640 11.05 22,980

4. Personal care services 56,330 9.05 18,830

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 41,150 12.21 25,400

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 320 21.62 44,970

Couriers2. 450 14.92 31,040

3. Wired telecommunications carriers 760 14.70 30,580

4. Motion picture and video industries 2,320 14.38 29,920

5. Securities and commodity exchanges 50 14.22 29,580

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Maryland 25,700 $ 12.11 25,190 $ 1.015

2. New York 83,450 12.79 26,610 0.995

3. Utah 11,380 10.23 21,270 0.989

4. South Dakota 3,740 9.83 20,450 0.981

5. Connecticut 15,850 13.45 27,980 0.955

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 2,790 13.77 28,650 0.918

2. District of Columbia 4,930 13.68 28,450 0.809

3. Connecticut 15,850 13.45 27,980 0.955

4. New York 83,450 12.79 26,610 0.995

5. Massachusetts 25,530 12.52 26,040 0.805

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Prescott, AZ 920 $ 10.69 22,230 $ 1.461

2. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 930 13.44 27,960 1.340

3. Rapid City, SD 770 9.60 19,970 1.317

4. Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL 640 11.06 23,000 1.308

5. Punta Gorda, FL 540 10.39 21,610 1.289

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 6,920 15.98 33,240 0.777

2. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 870 14.47 30,110 0.563

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 7,310 14.17 29,480 0.755

4. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 5,080 14.13 29,380 1.199

5. Napa, CA 670 14.00 29,120 1.050

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Make and confirm reservations and sell tickets to passengers and for large hotel or motel chains. May check baggage and direct passengers to designated

concourse, pier, or track; make reservations, deliver tickets, arrange for visas, contact individuals and groups to inform them of package tours, or provide tourists

with travel information, such as points of interest, restaurants, rates, and emergency service. Exclude "Travel Agents" (41-3041), "Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk

Clerks" (43-4081), and "Cashiers" (41-2011) who sell tickets for local transportation.

43-4181 Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks

157,650

14.48 8.49 10.40 13.72 18.53 21.83

30,120 17,670 21,640 28,540 38,540 45,400

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Scheduled air transportation 96,360 $ 15.89 33,060 $

2. Travel arrangement and reservation services 26,220 12.10 25,170

3. Traveler accommodation 12,370 12.15 25,260

4. Support activities for air transportation 4,840 12.01 24,970

5. Nonscheduled air transportation 1,750 14.62 30,400

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Local government (OES designation) 340 16.98 35,320

2. Rail transportation 400 16.00 33,280

3. Scheduled air transportation 96,360 15.89 33,060

4. Lessors of real estate (6) 15.85 32,960

5. Inland water transportation 90 15.85 32,960

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 5,480 $ 15.24 31,700 $ 0.915

2. Utah 5,950 12.54 26,080 0.517

3. Alaska 1,230 16.32 33,940 0.405

4. Nevada 4,290 13.63 28,360 0.341

5. Arizona 6,620 12.15 25,260 0.257

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 2,470 16.83 35,000 0.078

2. Alaska 1,230 16.32 33,940 0.405

3. Texas 19,320 15.79 32,850 0.198

4. Idaho 460 15.53 32,310 0.074

5. Illinois 5,230 15.53 32,290 0.090

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Salt Lake City, UT 5,760 $ 12.59 26,190 $ 0.972

2. Honolulu, HI 4,050 15.52 32,290 0.947

3. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL 4,270 13.34 27,750 0.419

4. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 3,580 13.99 29,100 0.395

5. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 3,990 15.07 31,350 0.392

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Syracuse, NY 220 17.64 36,690 0.071

2. Billings, MT (6) 17.53 36,470 (6)

3. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 2,120 17.52 36,440 0.128

4. Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL 120 17.17 35,720 0.073

5. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metro Div 620 16.90 35,150 0.111

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All information and record clerks not listed separately.

43-4199 All other information and record clerks

230,990

15.82 9.42 11.60 14.98 19.05 23.13

32,900 19,600 24,120 31,150 39,620 48,100

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 79,920 $ 17.46 36,320 $

2. Employment services 30,140 15.61 32,460

3. Local government (OES designation) 10,390 15.46 32,160

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 8,590 15.54 32,320

5. Colleges and universities 8,320 15.10 31,410

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Facilities support services 160 22.91 47,660

2. Postal service 680 21.66 45,050

3. Promoters of performing arts and sports 240 20.37 42,370

4. Rail transportation 160 20.34 42,310

5. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 940 20.18 41,970

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 6,840 $ 20.06 41,730 $ 1.122

2. Alaska 1,300 18.28 38,020 0.428

3. Kentucky 5,560 14.27 29,690 0.312

4. Oregon 4,860 13.94 29,000 0.295

5. Maryland 7,250 19.09 39,700 0.286

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 6,840 20.06 41,730 1.122

2. Maryland 7,250 19.09 39,700 0.286

3. Alaska 1,300 18.28 38,020 0.428

4. Hawaii 1,050 18.15 37,750 0.175

5. New Jersey 6,430 18.11 37,660 0.162

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Gainesville, FL 750 $ 13.55 28,180 $ 0.634

2. Fort Walton Beach-Crestview-Destin, FL 490 13.61 28,310 0.567

3. Ogden-Clearfield, UT 1,070 15.01 31,220 0.559

4. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 2,850 21.24 44,180 0.504

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 11,310 19.84 41,260 0.500

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 2,850 21.24 44,180 0.504

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,830 20.19 41,990 0.189

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,090 19.94 41,480 0.122

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 11,310 19.84 41,260 0.500

5. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 1,950 19.83 41,250 0.143

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals, and shipping docks. Take orders from

customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.

43-5011 Cargo and freight agents

84,340

18.54 10.80 13.34 17.84 22.32 27.62

38,560 22,470 27,750 37,110 46,440 57,440

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Freight transportation arrangement 28,960 $ 19.15 39,840 $

2. Scheduled air transportation 18,980 17.21 35,800

Couriers3. 7,560 18.40 38,280

4. Support activities for air transportation 4,800 13.90 28,920

5. General freight trucking 4,490 17.10 35,560

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Apparel and piece goods merchant wholesalers (6) 29.79 61,960

2. Postal service 130 27.24 56,660

3. Druggists' goods merchant wholesalers (6) 23.22 48,300

4. Farm product raw material merch. whls. 70 23.16 48,170

5. State government (OES designation) 80 22.95 47,750

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 450 $ 17.78 36,970 $ 0.148

2. Illinois 5,930 17.50 36,390 0.102

3. Florida 7,860 17.16 35,680 0.100

4. New York 7,890 18.01 37,460 0.094

5. California 14,230 21.63 44,980 0.094

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 2,160 23.88 49,680 0.079

2. California 14,230 21.63 44,980 0.094

3. Nebraska 500 21.33 44,370 0.055

4. District of Columbia 50 20.55 42,750 0.008

5. New Hampshire 210 20.28 42,180 0.033

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Div 2,190 $ 15.89 33,050 $ 0.267

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 8,270 23.11 48,070 0.201

3. Anchorage, AK MSA 310 18.57 38,610 0.189

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,650 18.67 38,840 0.170

5. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 1,700 16.86 35,070 0.169

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Salinas, CA 80 23.69 49,270 0.051

2. Evansville, IN-KY 40 23.53 48,930 0.023

3. Stockton, CA 50 23.51 48,910 0.024

4. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 980 23.16 48,170 0.096

5. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 8,270 23.11 48,070 0.201

See footnotes at end of table.
565

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Pick up and carry messages, documents, packages, and other items between offices or departments within an establishment or to other business concerns,

traveling by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, automobile, or public conveyance. Exclude "Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services" (53-3033).

43-5021 Couriers and messengers

105,070

11.14 7.15 8.38 10.36 13.02 16.59

23,170 14,870 17,430 21,540 27,080 34,510

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

Couriers1. 19,710 $ 11.28 23,460 $

2. Local messengers and local delivery 12,590 10.75 22,360

3. Legal services 12,210 10.62 22,090

4. Medical and diagnostic laboratories 9,260 11.43 23,780

5. Depository credit intermediation 6,180 10.33 21,490

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 640 21.56 44,850

2. Wired telecommunications carriers 40 18.67 38,840

3. Oil and gas extraction (6) 18.13 37,720

4. Telecommunications resellers 120 17.39 36,170

5. Independent artists, writers, and performers (6) 15.85 32,960

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New York 12,410 $ 11.04 22,960 $ 0.148

2. Nevada 1,660 10.65 22,140 0.132

3. Idaho 790 10.60 22,040 0.127

4. Vermont 370 13.16 27,360 0.123

5. Kansas 1,600 10.94 22,750 0.121

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 140 13.43 27,930 0.046

2. Oregon 1,350 13.23 27,530 0.082

3. Connecticut 690 13.23 27,520 0.042

4. Vermont 370 13.16 27,360 0.123

5. District of Columbia 360 13.03 27,110 0.059

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Topeka, KS 290 $ 9.22 19,170 $ 0.273

2. Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan NECTA 280 13.59 28,260 0.250

3. Laredo, TX 190 8.27 17,200 0.231

4. Coeur d'Alene, ID 120 (6) (6) 0.220

5. San Angelo, TX 90 7.52 15,650 0.213

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wausau, WI (6) 18.89 39,280 (6)

2. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 1,240 16.13 33,550 0.070

3. Salinas, CA 40 15.62 32,490 0.025

4. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 130 15.61 32,460 0.057

5. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 970 15.51 32,250 0.080

See footnotes at end of table.
566

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Receive complaints from public concerning crimes and police emergencies. Broadcast orders to police patrol units in vicinity of complaint to investigate. Operate

radio, telephone, or computer equipment to receive reports of fires and medical emergencies and relay information or orders to proper officials.

43-5031 Police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers

94,710

15.67 9.62 12.12 15.13 18.77 22.69

32,590 20,010 25,200 31,470 39,040 47,190

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 80,340 $ 15.73 32,710 $

2. Other ambulatory health care services 5,110 13.95 29,020

3. State government (OES designation) 4,430 17.15 35,670

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 1,200 14.11 29,340

5. Colleges and universities 1,100 14.66 30,490

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing (6) 19.94 41,480

2. Elementary and secondary schools (6) 17.82 37,070

3. State government (OES designation) 4,430 17.15 35,670

4. Wireless telecommunications carriers (6) 17.08 35,530

5. Facilities support services 30 16.69 34,710

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 350 $ 14.92 31,020 $ 0.133

2. Louisiana 2,190 13.10 27,240 0.123

3. Oklahoma 1,840 10.78 22,430 0.122

4. West Virginia 860 10.25 21,310 0.121

5. Kentucky 2,160 12.51 26,030 0.121

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nevada 540 22.79 47,400 0.043

2. California (6) 22.68 47,170 (6)

3. Washington 1,590 20.48 42,600 0.058

4. Minnesota 1,390 18.77 39,040 0.052

5. Alaska 200 18.69 38,880 0.066

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Cheyenne, WY 90 $ 14.52 30,200 $ 0.219

2. Merced, CA 120 (6) (6) 0.203

3. Atlantic City, NJ 280 17.35 36,080 0.189

4. Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL 90 10.50 21,840 0.173

5. Anderson, SC 100 12.00 24,960 0.169

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 330 25.46 52,970 0.022

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 390 25.04 52,080 0.040

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 720 24.46 50,870 0.070

4. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 630 22.90 47,630 0.015

5. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 400 22.10 45,970 0.031

See footnotes at end of table.
567

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Schedule and dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles for conveyance of materials, freight, or passengers, or for normal installation, service,

or emergency repairs rendered outside the place of business. Duties may include using radio, telephone, or computer to transmit assignments and compiling

statistics and reports on work progress.

43-5032 Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance

185,410

16.56 9.51 11.95 15.48 20.20 25.60

34,450 19,780 24,860 32,190 42,030 53,250

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General freight trucking 26,910 $ 17.91 37,260 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 11,010 16.69 34,720

3. Specialized freight trucking 8,910 17.82 37,060

4. Taxi and limousine service 8,570 12.31 25,600

5. Investigation and security services 7,380 12.59 26,180

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rail transportation 2,760 24.99 51,970

2. Basic chemical manufacturing 70 23.48 48,840

3. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 60 22.86 47,540

4. Scheduled air transportation 1,100 22.54 46,880

5. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 260 22.43 46,650

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 4,680 $ 15.26 31,730 $ 0.263

2. Nebraska 1,660 17.39 36,180 0.184

3. Alaska 550 20.41 42,450 0.181

4. Missouri 4,700 15.68 32,610 0.174

5. Tennessee 4,670 16.13 33,550 0.172

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 550 20.41 42,450 0.181

2. Massachusetts 3,570 19.22 39,980 0.113

3. Washington 3,620 19.21 39,960 0.132

4. Minnesota 3,220 18.74 38,980 0.120

5. New Jersey 5,820 18.46 38,400 0.147

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Joplin, MO 300 $ 16.28 33,860 $ 0.386

2. Laredo, TX 290 12.75 26,520 0.352

3. Anderson, IN 140 15.44 32,120 0.340

4. Rochester, NY 1,620 13.65 28,390 0.327

5. Lake Charles, LA 240 13.91 28,940 0.278

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ 700 22.27 46,320 0.211

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 700 22.24 46,270 0.079

3. Fairbanks, AK MSA 90 21.34 44,390 0.243

4. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 160 21.12 43,920 0.134

5. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 1,650 20.50 42,630 0.121

See footnotes at end of table.
568

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.

43-5041 Meter readers, utilities

45,770

15.41 9.12 11.33 14.58 18.90 23.63

32,040 18,970 23,580 30,330 39,320 49,150

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 19,580 $ 14.40 29,950 $

2. Power generation and supply 10,510 17.12 35,600

3. Natural gas distribution 6,190 17.88 37,190

4. Other support services 4,210 13.12 27,280

5. Water, sewage and other systems 2,740 14.29 29,710

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management of companies and enterprises 420 19.63 40,830

2. State government (OES designation) 80 18.33 38,130

3. Natural gas distribution 6,190 17.88 37,190

4. Power generation and supply 10,510 17.12 35,600

5. Pipeline transportation of natural gas 360 15.10 31,400

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Mississippi 1,090 $ 11.30 23,490 $ 0.098

2. West Virginia 610 12.76 26,540 0.086

3. New Mexico 620 12.35 25,680 0.079

4. Oklahoma 970 12.83 26,680 0.065

5. Alabama 1,140 14.07 29,260 0.060

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 150 21.11 43,910 0.009

2. Rhode Island 130 21.03 43,740 0.027

3. Washington 960 20.61 42,870 0.035

4. Delaware 140 20.07 41,740 0.033

5. Alaska 110 19.73 41,030 0.036

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Topeka, KS 120 $ 12.54 26,080 $ 0.113

2. Napa, CA 70 (6) (6) 0.110

3. Greeley, CO 80 16.86 35,060 0.105

4. Corpus Christi, TX 180 14.36 29,860 0.105

5. Lake Charles, LA 80 9.53 19,810 0.093

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Modesto, CA 60 22.59 46,980 0.036

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 300 22.46 46,720 0.031

3. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA (6) 22.38 46,550 (6)

4. Visalia-Porterville, CA 40 22.32 46,430 0.030

5. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan NECTA 150 21.04 43,770 0.026

See footnotes at end of table.
569

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform any combination of tasks in a post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes; fill

out and sell money orders; place mail in pigeon holes of mail rack or in bags according to State, address, or other scheme; and examine mail for correct postage.

43-5051 Postal service clerks

81,670

21.13 18.74 20.06 21.54 23.03 23.92

43,950 38,980 41,720 44,800 47,890 49,750

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Postal service 81,550 $ 21.15 43,990 $

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 81,550 21.15 43,990

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 330 $ 20.89 43,440 $ 0.110

2. Alaska 320 20.93 43,540 0.105

3. Maine 590 20.99 43,660 0.099

4. New Hampshire 570 21.11 43,900 0.091

5. New Jersey 3,330 21.40 44,500 0.084

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 250 21.67 45,080 0.041

2. Illinois 3,100 21.44 44,600 0.053

3. Maryland 1,770 21.44 44,590 0.070

4. Iowa 520 21.42 44,550 0.035

5. New Jersey 3,330 21.40 44,500 0.084

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Kingston, NY 130 $ 20.89 43,450 $ 0.214

2. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 190 20.96 43,590 0.192

3. Ocean City, NJ 60 21.07 43,830 0.150

4. Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA Metropolitan NECTA 60 21.11 43,910 0.119

5. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY 290 21.32 44,340 0.116

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 110 21.66 45,050 0.035

2. Lynn-Peabody-Salem, MA NECTA Division 70 21.65 45,030 0.069

3. Niles-Benton Harbor, MI 50 21.65 45,030 0.080

4. Lincoln, NE 60 21.65 45,030 0.038

5. Lafayette, LA 60 21.65 45,030 0.043

See footnotes at end of table.
570

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Sort mail for delivery. Deliver mail on established route by vehicle or on foot.

43-5052 Postal service mail carriers

346,990

21.03 16.74 19.37 21.32 23.27 24.44

43,750 34,810 40,290 44,350 48,400 50,830

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Postal service 346,990 $ 21.03 43,750 $

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 346,990 21.03 43,750

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Michigan 13,450 $ 20.95 43,570 $ 0.313

2. Connecticut 4,990 21.26 44,230 0.301

3. Vermont 890 20.21 42,030 0.297

4. New Jersey 11,680 21.18 44,050 0.295

5. Missouri 7,880 20.89 43,450 0.292

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii 1,120 21.33 44,360 0.187

2. District of Columbia 1,080 21.30 44,310 0.177

3. Alaska 470 21.29 44,270 0.155

4. Connecticut 4,990 21.26 44,230 0.301

5. Pennsylvania 15,770 21.26 44,220 0.280

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Madera, CA 180 $ 21.20 44,110 $ 0.456

2. Monroe, MI 170 20.52 42,680 0.422

3. Jacksonville, NC 170 20.96 43,590 0.422

4. Anderson, IN 170 20.86 43,400 0.413

5. Punta Gorda, FL 170 21.39 44,500 0.406

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lebanon, PA 130 21.71 45,160 0.282

2. Decatur, AL 160 21.68 45,090 0.287

3. Odessa, TX 110 21.65 45,040 0.198

4. Altoona, PA 160 21.64 45,020 0.262

5. Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL 190 21.54 44,810 0.366

See footnotes at end of table.
571

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. Examine, sort, and route mail by State, type of mail, or other scheme. Load, operate, and occasionally adjust

and repair mail processing, sorting, and canceling machinery. Keep records of shipments, pouches, and sacks; and other duties related to mail handling within the

postal service. Must complete a competitive exam. Exclude "Postal Service Clerks" (43-5051) and "Postal Service Mail Carriers" (43-5052).

43-5053 Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators

203,110

19.75 12.39 19.40 21.10 22.81 23.83

41,070 25,770 40,350 43,900 47,440 49,570

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Postal service 203,030 $ 19.75 41,080 $

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 203,030 19.75 41,080

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Jersey 9,730 $ 20.27 42,170 $ 0.246

2. District of Columbia 1,280 20.89 43,450 0.210

3. Alaska 620 17.31 36,000 0.204

4. Maryland 5,050 19.86 41,300 0.200

5. Illinois 11,580 20.09 41,780 0.199

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 1,280 20.89 43,450 0.210

2. Rhode Island 870 20.60 42,840 0.180

3. Florida 10,980 20.34 42,300 0.140

4. New Jersey 9,730 20.27 42,170 0.246

5. Georgia 5,270 20.22 42,050 0.132

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Springfield, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,900 $ 19.88 41,340 $ 0.644

2. Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division 390 21.12 43,940 0.438

3. Manchester, NH Metropolitan NECTA 410 21.18 44,050 0.415

4. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 1,180 20.75 43,170 0.377

5. Rocky Mount, NC 210 18.75 39,010 0.343

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI 230 21.40 44,520 0.169

2. Midland, TX 110 21.31 44,330 0.183

3. Springfield, IL 280 21.18 44,060 0.258

4. Manchester, NH Metropolitan NECTA 410 21.18 44,050 0.415

5. Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division 390 21.12 43,940 0.438

See footnotes at end of table.
572

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include

reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates;

and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems. Exclude "Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,

Recordkeeping" (43-5111).

43-5061 Production, planning, and expediting clerks

286,160

19.23 11.28 14.21 18.57 23.51 28.40

40,000 23,470 29,560 38,620 48,900 59,080

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Management of companies and enterprises 8,910 $ 19.57 40,700 $

2. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 7,420 18.79 39,080

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 7,350 23.15 48,150

4. Warehousing and storage 7,160 17.92 37,280

5. Postal service 6,760 21.59 44,910

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Pipeline transportation of crude oil 30 30.04 62,480

2. Waste treatment and disposal 370 28.73 59,750

3. Oil and gas extraction 280 26.27 54,650

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 4,620 25.44 52,910

5. Pipeline transportation of natural gas 100 25.13 52,270

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Utah 5,240 $ 15.41 32,040 $ 0.455

2. Wisconsin 8,950 19.29 40,120 0.326

3. Georgia 10,910 18.58 38,640 0.273

4. Indiana 7,830 19.00 39,530 0.269

5. Nebraska 2,400 16.69 34,720 0.266

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 620 22.96 47,750 0.204

2. Massachusetts 6,330 21.99 45,730 0.200

3. District of Columbia 500 21.98 45,730 0.082

4. Connecticut 4,260 21.54 44,800 0.257

5. Washington 4,540 21.24 44,180 0.166

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Warner Robins, GA 310 $ 22.81 47,450 $ 0.576

2. Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA 350 16.71 34,750 0.538

3. Danville, IL 150 18.58 38,640 0.508

4. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 3,610 20.57 42,790 0.484

5. Oshkosh-Neenah, WI 390 19.75 41,090 0.445

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lynn-Peabody-Salem, MA NECTA Division 280 26.41 54,920 0.275

2. Lake Charles, LA 110 26.36 54,830 0.127

3. Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA 190 26.33 54,770 0.225

4. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 170 25.46 52,950 0.131

5. Portsmouth, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 140 24.99 51,990 0.245

See footnotes at end of table.
573

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments. Prepare items for shipment. Duties include assembling, addressing, stamping, and shipping

merchandise or material; receiving, unpacking, verifying and recording incoming merchandise or material; and arranging for the transportation of products. Exclude

"Stock Clerks and Order Fillers" (43-5081) and "Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping" (43-5111).

43-5071 Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks

763,350

13.21 8.16 9.94 12.53 15.79 19.52

27,480 16,970 20,670 26,070 32,840 40,590

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Employment services 43,550 $ 10.61 22,070 $

2. Warehousing and storage 38,320 14.39 29,940

3. Department stores 32,270 10.08 20,960

4. Building material and supplies dealers 25,440 13.11 27,270

5. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers 20,490 13.40 27,870

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 1,920 21.95 45,650

2. Wired telecommunications carriers 910 20.10 41,800

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 8,670 19.48 40,520

4. Support activities for water transportation 1,000 19.47 40,490

5. Motor vehicle manufacturing 890 19.38 40,300

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Tennessee 20,170 $ 12.54 26,080 $ 0.742

2. California 106,390 13.83 28,760 0.706

3. Ohio 37,410 13.60 28,290 0.699

4. Mississippi 7,760 11.34 23,590 0.697

5. New Jersey 26,860 14.55 30,260 0.679

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 1,240 16.83 35,000 0.408

2. District of Columbia 1,000 16.66 34,660 0.164

3. Connecticut 8,620 14.82 30,820 0.520

4. Massachusetts 18,640 14.81 30,800 0.588

5. Washington 15,510 14.74 30,660 0.567

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 1,780 $ 13.20 27,450 $ 1.366

2. Memphis, TN-MS-AR 8,000 12.89 26,800 1.291

3. Decatur, IL 690 11.15 23,180 1.257

4. New Bedford, MA Metropolitan NECTA 770 13.30 27,660 1.177

5. Reno-Sparks, NV 2,490 14.22 29,580 1.134

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Kokomo, IN 130 17.02 35,400 0.283

2. Anchorage, AK MSA 840 16.92 35,190 0.513

3. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 350 16.73 34,790 0.425

4. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 3,310 16.19 33,670 0.412

5. Flint, MI 690 16.13 33,540 0.455

See footnotes at end of table.
574

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Receive, store, and issue sales floor merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard to fill shelves, racks, tables,

or customers' orders. May mark prices on merchandise and set up sales displays. Exclude "Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand" (53-7062),

and "Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks" (43-5071).

43-5081 Stock clerks and order fillers

1,705,450

10.79 6.97 8.02 9.83 12.71 16.44

22,440 14,490 16,670 20,440 26,440 34,200

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Grocery stores 403,080 $ 10.10 21,000 $

2. Department stores 294,460 9.35 19,450

3. Other general merchandise stores 159,770 9.87 20,530

4. Warehousing and storage 57,250 14.14 29,400

5. Employment services 43,760 9.76 20,290

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 3,010 21.62 44,970

2. Wired telecommunications carriers 830 19.76 41,090

3. Metal ore mining 150 19.60 40,760

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 4,700 19.53 40,620

5. Power generation and supply 3,700 18.74 38,990

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Florida 130,030 $ 10.10 21,010 $ 1.652

2. Georgia 66,080 10.59 22,030 1.651

3. Kentucky 28,190 11.65 24,240 1.584

4. New Hampshire 9,480 11.21 23,320 1.511

5. Tennessee 40,130 10.11 21,030 1.476

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 3,530 14.09 29,310 1.162

2. Washington 36,280 12.97 26,980 1.326

3. Colorado 21,930 12.19 25,340 0.994

4. Oregon 16,700 12.18 25,330 1.013

5. Connecticut 19,880 12.09 25,140 1.198

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Danville, IL 670 $ 11.66 24,260 $ 2.271

2. Punta Gorda, FL 930 9.99 20,770 2.220

3. Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL 1,000 10.08 20,970 2.044

4. Johnson City, TN 1,490 10.47 21,790 1.971

5. Cleveland, TN 770 10.54 21,910 1.968

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Fairbanks, AK MSA 280 15.57 32,380 0.756

2. Lexington-Fayette, KY 4,040 14.43 30,020 1.664

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 18,570 13.93 28,970 1.363

4. Carson City, NV 390 13.68 28,450 1.219

5. Anchorage, AK MSA 2,260 13.63 28,360 1.381

See footnotes at end of table.
575

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Weigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of keeping relevant records. Duties are primarily clerical by nature. Include workers

who collect and keep record of samples of products or materials. Exclude production "Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers" (51-9061).

43-5111 Weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping

77,520

13.14 8.03 9.66 12.20 15.83 19.78

27,330 16,700 20,100 25,370 32,930 41,150

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other support services 14,030 $ 11.65 24,240 $

2. Grocery stores 6,570 13.48 28,030

3. Warehousing and storage 3,570 13.17 27,390

4. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers 2,650 11.42 23,750

5. Animal slaughtering and processing 2,420 11.14 23,170

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Support activities for water transportation 690 24.65 51,280

2. Wired telecommunications carriers 150 21.30 44,310

3. Natural gas distribution 30 21.11 43,910

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 160 19.80 41,180

5. Power generation and supply 30 18.42 38,310

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Utah 1,180 $ 13.12 27,290 $ 0.103

2. Arkansas 1,150 10.97 22,830 0.099

3. California 12,300 12.85 26,720 0.082

4. Texas 7,810 12.02 24,990 0.080

5. Wisconsin 2,170 13.95 29,020 0.079

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 1,930 15.99 33,250 0.071

2. Minnesota 1,190 15.90 33,060 0.044

3. Connecticut 350 15.58 32,400 0.021

4. Massachusetts 1,090 15.56 32,360 0.034

5. Arizona 1,010 15.17 31,550 0.039

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL 340 $ 11.22 23,340 $ 0.182

2. Fort Smith, AR-OK 190 10.89 22,650 0.159

3. Stockton, CA 330 13.83 28,770 0.155

4. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 200 10.13 21,070 0.154

5. Lexington-Fayette, KY 360 10.86 22,580 0.148

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Roanoke, VA 40 19.27 40,070 0.026

2. Anderson, SC (6) 17.86 37,150 (6)

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 1,100 17.61 36,640 0.081

4. Duluth, MN-WI 50 17.51 36,410 0.040

5. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div (6) 17.40 36,190 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
576

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions

such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.

Exclude "Secretaries" (43-6012 through 43-6014).

43-6011 Executive secretaries and administrative assistants

1,487,310

18.83 12.11 14.54 17.90 22.19 27.28

39,160 25,190 30,240 37,240 46,160 56,740

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 93,140 $ 18.46 38,390 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 86,350 19.40 40,350

3. Employment services 69,380 16.33 33,960

4. Management of companies and enterprises 57,890 20.74 43,140

5. State government (OES designation) 53,200 18.24 37,940

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,510 24.62 51,200

2. Securities and commodity exchanges 410 24.56 51,080

3. Motor vehicle manufacturing 980 23.30 48,460

4. Waste treatment and disposal 1,080 22.56 46,930

5. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 2,530 22.48 46,760

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New York 138,850 $ 21.74 45,220 $ 1.655

2. Delaware 6,850 19.08 39,690 1.615

3. District of Columbia 9,710 22.32 46,430 1.593

4. Massachusetts 46,280 21.25 44,210 1.460

5. Vermont 4,370 18.05 37,540 1.459

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 25,520 23.41 48,690 0.645

2. District of Columbia 9,710 22.32 46,430 1.593

3. New York 138,850 21.74 45,220 1.655

4. Massachusetts 46,280 21.25 44,210 1.460

5. Washington 17,020 20.92 43,520 0.622

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Topeka, KS 2,530 $ 16.68 34,690 $ 2.383

2. Springfield, IL 2,380 19.87 41,320 2.190

3. Durham, NC 5,670 17.44 36,280 2.177

4. Austin-Round Rock, TX 15,140 18.63 38,740 2.129

5. Napa, CA 1,330 20.78 43,230 2.083

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 15,060 25.13 52,270 1.690

2. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 2,560 24.43 50,810 1.123

3. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 6,270 23.63 49,160 0.623

4. Edison, NJ Metro Div 6,570 23.28 48,430 0.661

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 93,200 23.19 48,230 1.873

See footnotes at end of table.
577

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform secretarial duties utilizing legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints,

motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.

43-6012 Legal secretaries

268,170

19.07 11.48 14.26 18.36 23.33 28.26

39,670 23,870 29,650 38,190 48,520 58,770

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Legal services 232,340 $ 19.07 39,670 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 12,360 17.78 36,990

3. State government (OES designation) 7,930 18.44 38,360

4. Employment services 3,740 19.66 40,890

5. Insurance carriers 2,930 20.74 43,140

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Software publishers 40 32.08 66,720

2. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing 60 26.78 55,710

3. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 100 24.15 50,240

4. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 110 23.87 49,640

5. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 510 23.77 49,440

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 7,120 $ 27.55 57,300 $ 1.168

2. New Jersey 14,450 19.97 41,540 0.365

3. New York 26,550 20.86 43,400 0.317

4. Delaware 1,210 20.08 41,770 0.285

5. Florida 20,220 17.34 36,060 0.257

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 7,120 27.55 57,300 1.168

2. California 35,220 22.94 47,720 0.234

3. New York 26,550 20.86 43,400 0.317

4. Massachusetts 7,020 20.78 43,210 0.221

5. Minnesota 4,150 20.56 42,760 0.155

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 5,210 $ 21.85 45,460 $ 0.518

2. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 5,010 18.22 37,900 0.493

3. Jackson, MS 1,090 18.81 39,130 0.440

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 4,250 26.54 55,210 0.439

5. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 990 22.50 46,790 0.434

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,810 30.60 63,650 0.203

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 4,250 26.54 55,210 0.439

3. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 8,800 26.53 55,180 0.389

4. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 12,680 23.30 48,460 0.309

5. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 2,610 23.12 48,100 0.200

See footnotes at end of table.
578

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform secretarial duties utilizing specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties include scheduling

appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.

43-6013 Medical secretaries

394,330

14.05 9.50 11.18 13.51 16.45 19.65

29,220 19,750 23,250 28,090 34,210 40,870

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Offices of physicians 160,230 $ 13.73 28,560 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 95,090 13.67 28,440

3. Offices of dentists 56,190 16.32 33,930

4. Offices of other health practitioners 30,340 12.80 26,630

5. Outpatient care centers 11,670 13.89 28,890

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Professional and similar organizations (6) 17.84 37,110

2. Management of companies and enterprises (6) 17.70 36,810

3. State government (OES designation) 250 16.43 34,170

4. Offices of dentists 56,190 16.32 33,930

5. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related (6) 16.00 33,290

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Jersey 29,730 $ 15.37 31,970 $ 0.751

2. Rhode Island 3,280 14.95 31,090 0.680

3. Washington 17,140 16.28 33,870 0.626

4. Massachusetts 18,150 16.06 33,410 0.572

5. Ohio 30,120 12.82 26,660 0.563

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 4,980 16.64 34,600 0.300

2. Washington 17,140 16.28 33,870 0.626

3. Hawaii 1,380 16.26 33,820 0.230

4. Massachusetts 18,150 16.06 33,410 0.572

5. Minnesota 8,020 15.58 32,400 0.299

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 720 $ 15.29 31,810 $ 0.874

2. Lewiston-Auburn, ME Metropolitan NECTA 410 13.17 27,380 0.853

3. Bangor, ME Metropolitan NECTA 550 13.70 28,490 0.846

4. Camden, NJ Metro Div 4,350 15.37 31,960 0.818

5. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 770 17.18 35,730 0.777

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 3,840 18.15 37,750 0.397

2. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 650 18.06 37,560 0.501

3. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 380 18.02 37,490 0.548

4. Bay City, MI 60 17.88 37,190 0.161

5. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 7,910 17.77 36,970 0.581

See footnotes at end of table.
579

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic

files, or providing information to callers. Exclude legal, medical, or executive secretaries and administrative assistants (43-6011 through 43-6013).

43-6014 Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive

1,750,600

13.68 8.44 10.50 13.20 16.47 19.98

28,460 17,560 21,830 27,450 34,250 41,550

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 217,310 $ 13.87 28,850 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 91,600 15.07 31,350

3. Colleges and universities 91,210 14.26 29,660

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 65,110 14.22 29,580

5. Employment services 53,050 13.22 27,510

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 1,120 22.40 46,600

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 29,280 20.05 41,690

3. Monetary authorities - central bank 350 19.73 41,040

4. Insurance and employee benefit funds 1,070 18.17 37,790

5. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 590 18.01 37,450

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Mexico 19,410 $ 12.26 25,510 $ 2.459

2. District of Columbia 13,900 19.23 40,000 2.281

3. Wyoming 5,740 11.00 22,880 2.189

4. Mississippi 22,660 11.38 23,660 2.036

5. Montana 8,610 10.78 22,420 2.016

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 13,900 19.23 40,000 2.281

2. Massachusetts 38,500 16.70 34,730 1.214

3. New Jersey 76,690 16.44 34,200 1.938

4. Virginia 18,120 16.44 34,190 0.502

5. Connecticut 24,120 16.43 34,180 1.454

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Odessa, TX 1,530 $ 10.63 22,110 $ 2.760

2. Las Cruces, NM 1,820 12.16 25,290 2.760

3. Farmington, NM 1,330 11.11 23,120 2.662

4. Abilene, TX 1,550 10.61 22,060 2.473

5. Logan, UT-ID 1,080 11.28 23,470 2.453

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 24,480 19.01 39,540 1.082

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 7,770 18.64 38,770 0.803

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 5,960 18.39 38,250 0.581

4. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 5,540 18.18 37,820 2.429

5. Napa, CA 510 17.78 36,970 0.799

See footnotes at end of table.
580

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Monitor and control electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according

to operating instructions. May enter commands at a computer terminal and set controls on computer and peripheral devices. Monitor and respond to operating and

error messages. Exclude "Data Entry Keyers" (43-9021).

43-9011 Computer operators

123,750

16.83 9.86 12.50 16.13 20.70 24.99

35,010 20,510 25,990 33,560 43,060 51,970

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Computer systems design and related services 7,860 $ 17.89 37,210 $

2. Depository credit intermediation 7,250 14.95 31,090

3. Employment services 7,160 17.52 36,450

4. Management of companies and enterprises 6,790 17.40 36,190

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 5,440 16.07 33,430

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Natural gas distribution 70 23.98 49,880

2. Oil and gas extraction (6) 23.13 48,110

3. Rail transportation 30 22.01 45,770

4. Postal service 1,680 21.79 45,310

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 840 21.67 45,080

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nebraska 1,560 $ 13.72 28,540 $ 0.173

2. New Jersey 6,180 18.64 38,770 0.156

3. Delaware 610 17.86 37,150 0.144

4. New York 11,510 16.99 35,350 0.137

5. Maryland 3,480 18.03 37,500 0.137

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 810 23.28 48,420 0.133

2. Colorado 2,030 19.34 40,220 0.092

3. Connecticut 2,000 19.15 39,840 0.121

4. Alaska 130 18.92 39,360 0.043

5. New Jersey 6,180 18.64 38,770 0.156

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Durham, NC 700 $ 17.76 36,940 $ 0.269

2. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 610 20.09 41,790 0.267

3. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA 1,130 13.89 28,890 0.256

4. Rocky Mount, NC 130 15.29 31,790 0.212

5. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 900 17.05 35,470 0.208

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Salinas, CA 120 23.24 48,340 0.076

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,180 21.10 43,890 0.122

3. Boulder, CO 320 21.04 43,760 0.203

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 550 21.01 43,710 0.062

5. St. Louis, MO-IL 1,780 20.81 43,280 0.134

See footnotes at end of table.
581

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing. Exclude "Word

Processors and Typists" (43-9022).

43-9021 Data entry keyers

295,650

12.33 8.20 9.83 11.87 14.28 17.29

25,640 17,050 20,460 24,690 29,700 35,970

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Employment services 53,690 $ 11.28 23,460 $

2. Data processing and related services 18,350 11.53 23,980

3. Insurance carriers 12,800 12.89 26,810

4. Accounting and bookkeeping services 11,860 11.76 24,460

5. Management and technical consulting services 8,470 13.02 27,090

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wired telecommunications carriers (6) 17.45 36,300

2. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 220 15.83 32,920

3. Insurance and employee benefit funds 640 15.50 32,240

4. Scheduled air transportation 40 15.47 32,180

5. Fabric mills 50 15.34 31,900

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Kansas 4,890 $ 12.30 25,590 $ 0.370

2. Utah 3,870 12.53 26,050 0.336

3. Kentucky 5,510 11.07 23,030 0.310

4. New Jersey 11,020 13.56 28,200 0.278

5. Florida 21,250 11.85 24,650 0.270

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 1,410 15.59 32,430 0.231

2. Massachusetts 6,490 14.31 29,770 0.205

3. Alaska 330 14.08 29,280 0.109

4. Connecticut 3,580 14.00 29,120 0.216

5. Washington 3,710 13.69 28,470 0.136

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 1,400 $ 14.20 29,530 $ 0.904

2. Wichita, KS 2,050 13.75 28,590 0.713

3. Springfield, IL 720 10.16 21,130 0.662

4. Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV 530 10.96 22,800 0.529

5. Chattanooga, TN-GA 1,120 11.88 24,720 0.480

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 390 15.70 32,660 0.252

2. Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA Metropolitan NECTA 90 15.34 31,900 0.179

3. Lynn-Peabody-Salem, MA NECTA Division 140 14.98 31,160 0.138

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 2,180 14.91 31,010 0.225

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 4,170 14.83 30,840 0.184

See footnotes at end of table.
582

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Use word processor/computer or typewriter to type letters, reports, forms, or other material from rough draft, corrected copy, or voice recording. May perform other

clerical duties as assigned. Include composing data keyers. Exclude "Data Entry Keyers" (43-9021), "Secretaries and Administrative Assistants" (43-6011 through

43-6014), "Court Reporters" (23-2091), and "Medical Transcriptionists" (31-9094).

43-9022 Word processors and typists

153,530

14.68 9.71 11.62 14.15 17.28 20.83

30,540 20,200 24,180 29,430 35,950 43,330

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. State government (OES designation) 29,260 $ 13.97 29,050 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 27,440 15.10 31,410

3. Employment services 14,150 13.06 27,170

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 12,660 14.46 30,070

5. Elementary and secondary schools 11,830 14.88 30,950

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lessors of real estate (6) 18.67 38,840

2. Rail transportation (6) 18.52 38,530

3. Management and technical consulting services 2,600 18.14 37,740

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 220 18.00 37,450

5. Legal services 9,220 17.84 37,100

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 2,600 $ 15.01 31,220 $ 0.427

2. Hawaii 2,300 14.16 29,450 0.384

3. New York 25,180 15.12 31,450 0.300

4. New Jersey 11,650 15.43 32,090 0.294

5. Pennsylvania 15,470 14.02 29,170 0.275

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Delaware 330 17.31 36,010 0.078

2. Washington 1,420 16.86 35,060 0.052

3. California 23,270 16.74 34,810 0.154

4. Colorado 1,110 16.64 34,610 0.050

5. Massachusetts 2,150 15.88 33,040 0.068

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 1,600 $ 14.90 31,000 $ 0.702

2. Ocean City, NJ 280 13.74 28,580 0.698

3. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 2,530 14.22 29,570 0.584

4. Hanford-Corcoran, CA 200 14.26 29,670 0.537

5. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 330 14.40 29,950 0.527

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 910 21.88 45,510 0.102

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,390 20.19 41,990 0.144

3. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 160 18.74 38,990 0.062

4. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 760 18.19 37,840 0.056

5. Morgantown, WV (6) 17.90 37,220 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
583

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.

43-9031 Desktop publishers

30,440

17.36 9.88 12.63 16.41 21.33 26.46

36,120 20,550 26,270 34,130 44,360 55,040

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 11,070 $ 16.09 33,460 $

2. Printing and related support activities 7,670 18.26 37,990

3. Management of companies and enterprises 1,370 19.72 41,020

4. Advertising and related services 790 18.25 37,960

5. Specialized design services 670 16.88 35,120

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 110 23.44 48,750

2. Securities and commodity contracts brokerage 190 22.54 46,880

3. Internet publishing and broadcasting 190 21.86 45,460

4. Electronic instrument manufacturing 90 21.68 45,100

5. Software publishers 210 21.61 44,940

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Kansas 920 $ 14.28 29,710 $ 0.070

2. South Dakota 230 9.36 19,470 0.060

3. Massachusetts 1,710 22.05 45,860 0.054

4. Vermont 140 16.91 35,170 0.047

5. Minnesota 1,080 18.23 37,920 0.040

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 1,710 22.05 45,860 0.054

2. Rhode Island 100 21.13 43,950 0.021

3. District of Columbia 130 21.11 43,900 0.021

4. Alaska 30 20.08 41,760 0.010

5. New York 1,860 20.03 41,670 0.022

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Bismarck, ND 40 $ 11.82 24,590 $ 0.070

2. Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan NECTA 70 18.04 37,530 0.062

3. Bangor, ME Metropolitan NECTA 40 16.02 33,320 0.062

4. Lynchburg, VA 60 16.89 35,130 0.059

5. Rochester-Dover, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 30 15.24 31,710 0.057

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 80 23.46 48,790 0.009

2. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 290 23.38 48,640 0.016

3. Birmingham-Hoover, AL (6) 22.64 47,080 (6)

4. Camden, NJ Metro Div 120 22.37 46,530 0.023

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 1,480 22.12 46,010 0.030

See footnotes at end of table.
584

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Process new insurance policies, modifications to existing policies, and claims forms. Obtain information from policyholders to verify the accuracy and

completeness of information on claims forms, applications and related documents, and company records. Update existing policies and company records to reflect

changes requested by policyholders and insurance company representatives. Exclude "Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators" (13-1031).

43-9041 Insurance claims and policy processing clerks

238,210

15.74 10.28 12.33 14.96 18.28 22.35

32,740 21,390 25,640 31,120 38,020 46,490

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Insurance carriers 118,690 $ 15.90 33,070 $

2. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related 89,280 15.57 32,380

3. Management of companies and enterprises 7,560 16.21 33,720

4. Insurance and employee benefit funds 3,250 15.56 32,350

5. State government (OES designation) 2,210 17.13 35,630

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 150 21.65 45,030

2. Local government (OES designation) 310 18.70 38,900

3. State government (OES designation) 2,210 17.13 35,630

4. Nondepository credit intermediation 1,520 16.92 35,200

5. Other financial investment activities 800 16.84 35,030

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nebraska 3,500 $ 14.12 29,370 $ 0.388

2. Connecticut 6,080 18.32 38,100 0.366

3. South Dakota 1,210 11.47 23,870 0.317

4. Ohio 15,610 15.53 32,300 0.292

5. Maine 1,610 13.95 29,020 0.270

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 6,080 18.32 38,100 0.366

2. California 32,030 17.95 37,330 0.213

3. District of Columbia 180 17.77 36,960 0.030

4. Colorado 3,410 17.42 36,240 0.155

5. Massachusetts 6,120 17.04 35,450 0.193

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lincoln, NE 990 $ 13.45 27,970 $ 0.621

2. Sioux Falls, SD 680 12.19 25,350 0.533

3. Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, ME Metroploitan NECTA 970 14.09 29,300 0.500

4. Redding, CA 330 14.09 29,310 0.493

5. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 1,420 18.01 37,460 0.466

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 2,410 21.43 44,580 0.235

2. Fayetteville, NC (6) 21.01 43,690 (6)

3. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA (6) 20.09 41,780 (6)

4. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 320 19.81 41,210 0.247

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 2,390 19.68 40,930 0.247

See footnotes at end of table.
585

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. Use hand or mail handling machines to time stamp, open, read, sort, and route incoming mail; and address,

seal, stamp, fold, stuff, and affix postage to outgoing mail or packages. Duties may also include keeping necessary records and completed forms.

43-9051 Mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service

141,170

12.05 7.69 9.29 11.45 14.18 17.35

25,060 16,000 19,330 23,810 29,500 36,100

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Advertising and related services 19,670 $ 11.18 23,260 $

2. Business support services 16,120 10.86 22,590

3. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 11,550 12.89 26,820

4. Employment services 9,840 10.99 22,870

5. Insurance carriers 8,490 12.39 25,770

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 90 16.35 34,010

2. Power generation and supply 260 16.05 33,380

3. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 30 15.42 32,080

4. Offices of real estate agents and brokers 200 14.97 31,150

5. Building equipment contractors (6) 14.59 30,350

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,570 $ 15.91 33,100 $ 0.258

2. Nebraska 1,580 10.96 22,790 0.175

3. Pennsylvania 9,670 11.66 24,250 0.172

4. Iowa 2,530 11.21 23,320 0.172

5. Virginia 5,720 12.87 26,770 0.159

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 1,570 15.91 33,100 0.258

2. Washington 2,070 14.05 29,220 0.076

3. New York 10,990 13.84 28,790 0.131

4. Alaska 160 13.83 28,760 0.053

5. Massachusetts 3,620 13.61 28,310 0.114

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Eau Claire, WI 310 $ 10.52 21,870 $ 0.402

2. Lynchburg, VA 390 9.80 20,390 0.387

3. Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN 2,230 12.56 26,130 0.373

4. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 730 15.03 31,250 0.320

5. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 1,000 12.21 25,390 0.320

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 330 16.37 34,060 0.037

2. Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Div 50 15.59 32,420 0.064

3. Utica-Rome, NY 60 15.27 31,750 0.046

4. Norwich-New London, CT-RI Metropolitan NECTA 50 15.25 31,720 0.037

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,060 15.06 31,310 0.110

See footnotes at end of table.
586

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring limited knowledge of office management systems and

procedures. Clerical duties may be assigned in accordance with the office procedures of individual establishments and may include a combination of answering

telephones, bookkeeping, typing or word processing, stenography, office machine operation, and filing.

43-9061 Office clerks, general

3,026,710

12.12 7.14 8.96 11.40 14.54 18.08

25,200 14,850 18,640 23,710 30,240 37,600

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 210,310 $ 13.22 27,500 $

2. Employment services 183,400 11.10 23,080

3. Colleges and universities 136,260 12.34 25,680

4. Elementary and secondary schools 124,340 12.22 25,410

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 114,250 12.94 26,910

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 3,470 21.72 45,170

2. Wired telecommunications carriers 7,960 18.07 37,580

3. Pipeline transportation of crude oil 110 17.51 36,430

4. Motor vehicle manufacturing 770 17.42 36,230

5. Satellite telecommunications 360 17.28 35,940

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Virginia 123,940 $ 13.38 27,830 $ 3.435

2. Delaware 13,340 12.57 26,150 3.144

3. West Virginia 21,880 10.51 21,860 3.079

4. North Dakota 9,690 10.09 20,990 2.886

5. Pennsylvania 155,670 12.29 25,560 2.764

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 14,480 14.94 31,080 2.376

2. Alaska 7,120 14.64 30,450 2.343

3. Connecticut 31,690 14.18 29,490 1.910

4. Massachusetts 62,040 14.02 29,160 1.957

5. Maryland 64,760 13.55 28,180 2.558

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Ann Arbor, MI 8,330 $ 13.22 27,500 $ 4.211

2. Joplin, MO 2,910 10.32 21,470 3.743

3. Bay City, MI 1,380 10.52 21,870 3.695

4. Harrisonburg, VA 2,130 11.84 24,620 3.679

5. Lynchburg, VA 3,670 11.33 23,560 3.638

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 18,860 15.83 32,920 2.116

2. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 2,420 15.53 32,300 2.034

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 24,610 15.39 32,000 2.401

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 66,850 15.34 31,900 2.955

5. Fairbanks, AK MSA 700 14.99 31,180 1.890

See footnotes at end of table.
587

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate one or more of a variety of office machines, such as photocopying, photographic, and duplicating machines, or other office machines. Exclude "Computer

Operators" (43-9011), "Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators" (43-9051) and "Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators" (43-3021).

43-9071 Office machine operators, except computer

91,810

12.51 8.21 9.71 11.80 14.71 17.95

26,010 17,080 20,190 24,540 30,600 37,330

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Business support services 23,040 $ 11.84 24,640 $

2. Depository credit intermediation 8,890 11.05 22,990

3. Data processing and related services 8,080 11.71 24,350

4. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 5,020 13.83 28,770

5. Printing and related support activities 4,890 12.03 25,010

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rail transportation (6) 23.97 49,850

2. Other chemical product and preparation mfg. 100 20.44 42,510

3. Scientific research and development services 130 17.93 37,290

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 140 17.90 37,230

5. Power generation and supply (6) 16.93 35,210

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 1,000 $ 13.92 28,960 $ 0.164

2. Missouri 4,000 12.35 25,690 0.148

3. Pennsylvania 5,220 11.61 24,160 0.093

4. Colorado 2,060 12.87 26,780 0.093

5. New York 7,610 12.52 26,050 0.091

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 50 15.38 31,990 0.016

2. District of Columbia 1,000 13.92 28,960 0.164

3. Maryland 1,660 13.74 28,590 0.066

4. California 13,230 13.64 28,370 0.088

5. Connecticut 1,370 13.53 28,140 0.083

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,420 $ 15.27 31,760 $ 0.147

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 5,370 13.60 28,300 0.131

3. Columbia, MO 110 11.83 24,600 0.131

4. Denver-Aurora, CO 1,560 12.93 26,900 0.130

5. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA 550 12.00 24,950 0.125

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 60 16.60 34,530 0.031

2. Port St. Lucie-Fort Pierce, FL (6) 16.45 34,220 (6)

3. Anchorage, AK MSA 40 16.15 33,600 0.024

4. Boise City-Nampa, ID 40 15.97 33,210 0.015

5. Reno-Sparks, NV 40 15.67 32,590 0.018

See footnotes at end of table.
588

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Exclude workers whose primary duty

is editing copy. Include proofreaders of Braille.

43-9081 Proofreaders and copy markers

16,960

14.12 7.70 10.05 13.20 17.37 21.83

29,380 16,020 20,900 27,450 36,130 45,410

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 4,380 $ 13.50 28,070 $

2. Printing and related support activities 2,520 13.94 28,990

3. Depository credit intermediation 1,470 12.15 25,280

4. Colleges and universities 1,310 8.98 18,680

5. Business support services 1,050 14.51 30,180

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Specialized design services 80 20.07 41,740

2. Scientific research and development services (6) 19.07 39,680

3. Software publishers (6) 18.73 38,950

4. Other professional and technical services 200 18.20 37,860

5. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related 70 17.55 36,500

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New York 2,320 $ 17.24 35,860 $ 0.028

2. District of Columbia 150 17.38 36,160 0.025

3. Utah 240 11.80 24,540 0.021

4. Massachusetts 670 17.52 36,430 0.021

5. New Jersey 810 15.55 32,330 0.020

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 310 19.24 40,020 0.011

2. Massachusetts 670 17.52 36,430 0.021

3. District of Columbia 150 17.38 36,160 0.025

4. New York 2,320 17.24 35,860 0.028

5. Oregon 40 17.17 35,700 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN 230 $ 13.32 27,710 $ 0.039

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 1,770 18.46 38,400 0.036

3. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 540 17.62 36,640 0.033

4. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 130 15.61 32,480 0.031

5. Lancaster, PA 70 14.02 29,170 0.031

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div (6) 20.42 42,480 (6)

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 1,770 18.46 38,400 0.036

3. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 120 18.13 37,710 0.015

4. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 200 17.74 36,890 0.011

5. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 40 17.65 36,700 0.004

See footnotes at end of table.
589

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for

use by actuaries. Include actuarial clerks.

43-9111 Statistical assistants

19,680

15.84 9.71 12.03 15.02 18.92 23.41

32,950 20,200 25,020 31,250 39,350 48,690

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. State government (OES designation) 4,480 $ 12.39 25,770 $

2. Insurance carriers 2,250 17.94 37,310

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,880 16.63 34,590

4. Scientific research and development services 1,200 17.95 37,330

5. Local government (OES designation) 1,190 18.86 39,220

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wired telecommunications carriers 140 22.03 45,810

2. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 30 20.38 42,400

3. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 330 19.88 41,360

4. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 70 19.12 39,770

5. Local government (OES designation) 1,190 18.86 39,220

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arkansas 990 $ 10.04 20,880 $ 0.085

2. Georgia 3,380 13.11 27,270 0.084

3. Indiana 1,420 14.95 31,090 0.049

4. Utah 320 15.30 31,820 0.028

5. District of Columbia 160 21.15 43,990 0.026

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 160 21.15 43,990 0.026

2. Virginia 200 20.17 41,960 0.006

3. Alaska 40 20.12 41,840 0.013

4. Iowa 130 20.00 41,600 0.009

5. Texas 720 19.54 40,650 0.007

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN 1,320 $ 14.75 30,670 $ 0.221

2. Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR 440 10.28 21,370 0.135

3. Athens-Clarke County, GA 100 12.72 26,460 0.129

4. Macon, GA 100 12.00 24,950 0.102

5. Savannah, GA 130 13.44 27,960 0.087

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 70 23.08 48,020 0.007

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 130 21.30 44,310 0.013

3. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 50 20.96 43,600 0.020

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 410 20.86 43,390 0.018

5. San Antonio, TX 50 20.73 43,120 0.006

See footnotes at end of table.
590

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All office and administrative support workers not listed separately.

43-9199 Office and administrative support workers, all other

277,310

14.07 7.78 9.86 13.08 17.10 21.76

29,260 16,180 20,510 27,200 35,580 45,260

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Colleges and universities 31,640 $ 13.06 27,170 $

2. Employment services 29,780 13.22 27,490

3. Local government (OES designation) 27,490 13.01 27,060

4. Elementary and secondary schools 15,400 12.39 25,770

5. Junior colleges 14,780 12.82 26,670

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 290 25.38 52,780

2. Independent artists, writers, and performers (6) 22.03 45,820

3. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 110 21.13 43,950

4. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 110 20.90 43,460

5. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 880 20.82 43,310

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 10,270 $ 12.78 26,580 $ 0.816

2. Alaska 1,810 17.40 36,190 0.596

3. New Hampshire 3,540 11.00 22,870 0.564

4. Oregon 8,850 13.04 27,110 0.537

5. Illinois 24,420 14.86 30,900 0.419

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Delaware 490 17.82 37,070 0.115

2. Alaska 1,810 17.40 36,190 0.596

3. District of Columbia 880 16.82 34,990 0.144

4. South Dakota 50 16.70 34,740 0.013

5. Massachusetts 2,690 16.47 34,250 0.085

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Springfield, IL 1,150 $ 12.36 25,710 $ 1.058

2. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 8,100 12.61 26,230 0.893

3. Portsmouth, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 500 12.06 25,080 0.876

4. Carson City, NV 220 13.42 27,910 0.688

5. Anchorage, AK MSA 1,060 18.00 37,450 0.648

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Jackson, MI 250 20.95 43,580 0.423

2. Huntsville, AL 200 20.82 43,310 0.102

3. Kalamazoo-Portage, MI 440 20.02 41,640 0.313

4. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY 1,290 19.93 41,450 0.241

5. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 1,660 19.78 41,150 0.136

See footnotes at end of table.
591

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers. Exclude "First-Line Supervisors/Managers of

Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers" (37-1012).

45-1011 First-line supervisors/managers of farming, fishing, and forestry workers

19,670

19.33 9.75 13.12 18.15 23.93 30.92

40,210 20,280 27,280 37,750 49,780 64,310

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Support activities for crop production 6,460 $ 15.26 31,750 $

Logging2. 2,670 24.04 50,000

3. State government (OES designation) 1,800 24.12 50,180

4. Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers 1,490 18.60 38,690

5. Support activities for animal production 970 17.47 36,350

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 40 26.97 56,090

2. Plywood and engineered wood product mfg. 30 25.11 52,220

3. Animal food manufacturing 50 24.17 50,280

4. State government (OES designation) 1,800 24.12 50,180

Logging5. 2,670 24.04 50,000

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Idaho 350 $ 20.36 42,350 $ 0.056

2. Maine 260 25.58 53,210 0.044

3. California 5,990 15.99 33,270 0.040

4. Mississippi 420 19.96 41,520 0.038

5. Oregon 590 21.10 43,880 0.036

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Maine 260 25.58 53,210 0.044

2. Illinois 200 25.13 52,270 0.003

3. Pennsylvania 260 24.70 51,380 0.005

4. Iowa 280 24.10 50,130 0.019

5. Michigan 440 23.83 49,560 0.010

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Visalia-Porterville, CA 570 $ 13.98 29,080 $ 0.424

2. Salinas, CA 630 18.59 38,670 0.399

3. Fresno, CA 1,050 10.21 21,230 0.321

4. El Centro, CA 160 16.63 34,590 0.318

5. Napa, CA 200 20.30 42,210 0.313

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA 40 29.65 61,680 0.013

2. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX (6) 28.99 60,300 (6)

3. Richmond, VA 100 26.69 55,520 0.017

4. Edison, NJ Metro Div (6) 26.39 54,900 (6)

5. Durham, NC (6) 26.15 54,380 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
592

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Recruit, hire, furnish, and supervise seasonal or temporary agricultural laborers for a fee. May transport, house, and provide meals for workers.

45-1012 Farm labor contractors

2,060

13.87 6.31 7.70 11.32 16.51 23.23

28,850 13,130 16,020 23,550 34,350 48,320

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arizona 590 $ 13.97 29,050 $ 0.023

2. Florida 240 16.48 34,270 0.003

3. California 450 15.88 33,040 0.003

4. Texas 60 8.60 17,880 0.001

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Florida 240 16.48 34,270 0.003

2. California 450 15.88 33,040 0.003

3. Iowa (6) 14.90 30,990 (6)

4. Arizona 590 13.97 29,050 0.023

5. Georgia (6) 12.59 26,190 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lakeland, FL 70 $ 17.41 36,220 $ 0.032

2. Bakersfield, CA 30 15.43 32,080 0.012

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Yuma, AZ (6) 22.72 47,260 (6)

2. Salinas, CA (6) 17.97 37,380 (6)

3. Lakeland, FL 70 17.41 36,220 0.032

4. Bakersfield, CA 30 15.43 32,080 0.012

5. Fresno, CA (6) 12.46 25,910 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
593

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Inspect agricultural commodities, processing equipment, and facilities, and fish and logging operations, to ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing

health, quality, and safety.

45-2011 Agricultural inspectors

14,790

18.67 11.50 14.64 18.32 22.56 26.74

38,820 23,930 30,450 38,100 46,910 55,620

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 5,760 $ 20.14 41,890 $

2. State government (OES designation) 4,600 18.22 37,890

3. Animal slaughtering and processing 910 13.38 27,830

4. Local government (OES designation) 860 20.41 42,450

5. Support activities for crop production 490 14.47 30,090

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers 370 23.80 49,500

2. Grain and oilseed milling 90 22.88 47,590

3. Employment services (6) 20.91 43,490

4. Local government (OES designation) 860 20.41 42,450

5. Colleges and universities 60 20.27 42,160

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Delaware 210 $ 18.84 39,190 $ 0.049

2. Arkansas 550 18.28 38,030 0.047

3. Idaho 270 17.57 36,530 0.043

4. North Dakota 130 17.27 35,930 0.039

5. Nebraska 350 19.89 41,370 0.039

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 40 28.47 59,220 0.002

2. Hawaii 80 23.28 48,420 0.013

3. New York 360 21.92 45,600 0.004

4. New Jersey 240 21.62 44,970 0.006

5. Ohio 290 21.56 44,850 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Yakima, WA 160 $ 18.79 39,090 $ 0.200

2. Gainesville, GA 110 15.30 31,820 0.158

3. Dover, DE 80 19.98 41,560 0.138

4. Wenatchee, WA 50 18.53 38,550 0.128

5. Harrisonburg, VA 70 19.07 39,660 0.121

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 30 30.94 64,350 0.005

2. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 80 25.97 54,020 0.018

3. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX (6) 24.16 50,260 (6)

4. Ames, IA (6) 24.13 50,190 (6)

5. Richmond, VA 40 23.19 48,240 0.007

See footnotes at end of table.
594

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Breed animals, including cattle, goats, horses, sheep, swine, poultry, dogs, cats, or pet birds. Select and breed animals according to their genealogy,

characteristics, and offspring. May require a knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use. May involve keeping records on heats, birth

intervals, or pedigree. Exclude "Nonfarm Animal Caretakers" (39-2021) who may occasionally breed animals as part of their other caretaking duties. Exclude

"Animal Scientists" (19-1011) whose primary function is research.

45-2021 Animal breeders

2,060

15.37 7.87 9.83 13.02 18.88 26.28

31,970 16,360 20,440 27,090 39,260 54,650

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Support activities for animal production 1,410 $ 15.55 32,350 $

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Spectator sports (6) 16.71 34,760

2. Support activities for animal production 1,410 15.55 32,350

3. Animal slaughtering and processing (6) 14.23 29,590

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wisconsin 400 $ 17.19 35,750 $ 0.015

2. Missouri 130 14.44 30,040 0.005

3. Kentucky 90 11.10 23,080 0.005

4. Georgia 110 10.65 22,160 0.003

5. Virginia 90 15.16 31,540 0.002

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 80 21.01 43,700 0.001

2. Florida 70 19.13 39,790 0.001

3. Wisconsin 400 17.19 35,750 0.015

4. Ohio (6) 16.72 34,770 (6)

5. Virginia 90 15.16 31,540 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Columbus, OH (6) 16.49 34,300 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.

Employment Hourly

wage

Annual MSA wage

Percent of MSA

employment
595

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Grade, sort, or classify unprocessed food and other agricultural products by size, weight, color, or condition. Exclude "Agricultural Inspectors" (45-2011).

45-2041 Graders and sorters, agricultural products

45,890

8.95 6.50 7.17 8.27 10.06 12.33

18,610 13,530 14,910 17,200 20,920 25,650

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Support activities for crop production 16,820 $ 8.02 16,690 $

2. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers 6,350 8.32 17,300

3. Grocery stores 3,660 9.91 20,610

4. Employment services 3,100 7.94 16,510

5. Fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty 3,040 9.37 19,480

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Sawmills and wood preservation 50 15.77 32,790

2. Dairy product manufacturing 80 14.78 30,730

3. State government (OES designation) 300 14.48 30,130

4. Other professional and technical services 60 14.12 29,360

5. Grain and oilseed milling 230 12.55 26,090

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Idaho 1,880 $ 7.40 15,380 $ 0.301

2. Washington 4,270 9.48 19,720 0.156

3. South Dakota 560 10.52 21,880 0.147

4. Oregon 1,900 9.26 19,260 0.115

5. Vermont 300 9.74 20,260 0.100

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Minnesota 250 13.94 29,000 0.009

2. Indiana 190 11.64 24,210 0.007

3. Missouri 90 11.24 23,380 0.003

4. Illinois 910 10.68 22,210 0.016

5. Tennessee 410 10.63 22,110 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Wenatchee, WA 870 $ 8.77 18,240 $ 2.226

2. Salinas, CA 2,440 9.29 19,320 1.543

3. Merced, CA 890 8.84 18,390 1.508

4. Yakima, WA 990 9.27 19,280 1.239

5. Idaho Falls, ID 520 6.60 13,720 1.037

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Holland-Grand Haven, MI (6) 19.45 40,460 (6)

2. Raleigh-Cary, NC 80 18.59 38,680 0.017

3. Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR 40 15.41 32,050 0.012

4. Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Div 90 13.20 27,460 0.011

5. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 130 13.13 27,320 0.029

See footnotes at end of table.
596

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Drive and control farm equipment to till soil and to plant, cultivate, and harvest crops. May perform tasks, such as crop baling or hay bucking. May operate

stationary equipment to perform post-harvest tasks, such as husking, shelling, threshing, and ginning.

45-2091 Agricultural equipment operators

21,140

10.55 6.72 7.90 9.72 12.48 15.43

21,950 13,980 16,420 20,230 25,960 32,100

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Support activities for crop production 14,740 $ 9.82 20,430 $

2. Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers 2,530 12.83 26,690

3. Farm product raw material merch. whls. 900 12.33 25,650

4. Animal food manufacturing 340 12.65 26,300

5. Colleges and universities 210 13.04 27,120

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 50 16.32 33,960

2. Beverage manufacturing 140 13.42 27,910

3. Animal slaughtering and processing (6) 13.26 27,590

4. Colleges and universities 210 13.04 27,120

5. Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers 2,530 12.83 26,690

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Iowa 940 $ 12.50 26,010 $ 0.064

2. Kansas 720 12.86 26,750 0.054

3. Idaho 290 10.07 20,940 0.046

4. North Dakota 150 12.12 25,210 0.045

5. California 5,860 10.14 21,090 0.039

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Pennsylvania 210 17.02 35,400 0.004

2. Colorado (6) 15.70 32,660 (6)

3. Illinois 570 14.73 30,640 0.010

4. Maryland 110 14.61 30,400 0.004

5. Wisconsin (6) 13.18 27,420 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Madera, CA 440 $ 9.36 19,460 $ 1.115

2. Merced, CA 540 9.79 20,350 0.915

3. El Centro, CA 440 8.67 18,040 0.875

4. Hanford-Corcoran, CA 270 11.44 23,790 0.725

5. Visalia-Porterville, CA 570 11.23 23,350 0.424

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 40 22.28 46,340 0.002

2. Madison, WI 50 17.61 36,620 0.015

3. Evansville, IN-KY 50 17.28 35,940 0.029

4. Champaign-Urbana, IL (6) 16.81 34,960 (6)

5. Kansas City, MO-KS 60 16.14 33,580 0.006

See footnotes at end of table.
597

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, nuts, horticultural specialties, and field crops. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers,

pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides;

cleaning, grading, sorting, packing and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities.

Exclude "Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products" (45-2041). Exclude "Forest, Conservation, and Logging Workers" (45-4011 through 45-4029).

45-2092 Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse

230,780

8.48 6.85 7.26 7.95 8.85 11.11

17,630 14,260 15,110 16,540 18,400 23,110

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Support activities for crop production 170,070 $ 8.09 16,830 $

2. Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers 17,140 8.97 18,660

3. Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores 12,670 9.66 20,100

4. Beverage manufacturing 4,700 10.59 22,020

5. Employment services 4,240 9.42 19,600

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Building equipment contractors (6) 17.19 35,750

2. State government (OES designation) 170 14.37 29,900

3. Specialized freight trucking 100 12.67 26,360

4. Local government (OES designation) 1,220 12.59 26,200

5. Colleges and universities 560 12.50 26,000

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. California 146,220 $ 8.28 17,210 $ 0.971

2. Arizona 10,340 7.45 15,500 0.402

3. New Mexico 3,100 6.74 14,020 0.393

4. Florida 21,170 8.43 17,530 0.269

5. Oregon 3,260 9.16 19,050 0.198

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 780 11.65 24,220 0.025

2. Montana 370 11.52 23,960 0.087

3. Nebraska 630 11.17 23,230 0.070

4. Connecticut 580 11.09 23,070 0.035

5. Minnesota 760 11.05 22,980 0.028

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Madera, CA 5,380 $ 8.11 16,870 $ 13.633

2. Visalia-Porterville, CA 17,530 8.16 16,980 13.052

3. El Centro, CA 6,540 8.13 16,910 13.010

4. Yuma, AZ 8,000 7.36 15,300 12.930

5. Salinas, CA 19,410 8.39 17,450 12.278

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Peoria, IL (6) 14.94 31,070 (6)

2. Charlottesville, VA 50 14.93 31,050 0.053

3. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 130 14.47 30,100 0.031

4. Fort Wayne, IN (6) 13.59 28,270 (6)

5. Kokomo, IN 30 13.00 27,030 0.065

See footnotes at end of table.
598

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Attend to live farm, ranch, or aquacultural animals that may include cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses and other equines, poultry, finfish, shellfish, and bees.

Attend to animals produced for animal products, such as meat, fur, skins, feathers, eggs, milk, and honey. Duties may include feeding, watering, herding, grazing,

castrating, branding, de-beaking, weighing, catching, and loading animals. May maintain records on animals; examine animals to detect diseases and injuries;

assist in birth deliveries; and administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate. May clean and maintain animal housing areas. Include workers

who shear wool from sheep, and collect eggs in hatcheries.

45-2093 Farmworkers, farm and ranch animals

47,870

9.92 6.49 7.58 9.17 11.46 14.48

20,630 13,510 15,770 19,060 23,830 30,120

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Support activities for animal production 9,750 $ 10.07 20,940 $

2. Farm product raw material merch. whls. 8,320 8.70 18,090

3. Employment services 8,190 11.01 22,900

4. Animal slaughtering and processing 5,270 9.93 20,650

5. Electronic markets and agents and brokers 2,620 7.88 16,400

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 350 17.20 35,780

2. Professional and similar organizations (6) 14.69 30,560

3. Local government (OES designation) 150 13.55 28,190

4. Scientific research and development services 60 13.09 27,230

5. State government (OES designation) 240 12.74 26,510

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Montana 700 $ 9.90 20,580 $ 0.164

2. Kentucky 2,300 9.36 19,460 0.129

3. Nebraska 920 9.74 20,260 0.102

4. Arkansas 1,140 9.03 18,790 0.098

5. Idaho 480 11.22 23,330 0.077

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wyoming 50 14.81 30,790 0.019

2. Washington 1,140 12.44 25,870 0.042

3. Arizona 410 12.17 25,300 0.016

4. Delaware 260 11.54 24,000 0.061

5. New Jersey 790 11.33 23,570 0.020

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lexington-Fayette, KY 1,180 $ 9.92 20,630 $ 0.486

2. Ocala, FL 320 9.81 20,410 0.320

3. Joplin, MO 190 7.95 16,540 0.244

4. Jefferson City, MO 120 9.41 19,570 0.167

5. Missoula, MT 90 11.54 24,010 0.160

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div (6) 15.07 31,340 (6)

2. Stockton, CA (6) 13.93 28,970 (6)

3. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 260 12.64 26,290 0.014

4. Edison, NJ Metro Div 250 12.63 26,260 0.025

5. Lubbock, TX 40 12.46 25,920 0.033

See footnotes at end of table.
599

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All agricultural workers not listed separately.

45-2099 Agricultural workers, all other

8,550

12.05 7.08 8.38 10.80 14.17 19.26

25,070 14,730 17,420 22,470 29,480 40,060

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. State government (OES designation) 1,400 $ 13.05 27,150 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 1,020 15.44 32,110

3. Farm product raw material merch. whls. 850 10.35 21,520

4. Support activities for crop production 840 9.37 19,490

5. Colleges and universities 440 12.25 25,470

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 110 16.93 35,220

2. Local government (OES designation) 1,020 15.44 32,110

Logging3. 310 15.00 31,200

4. State government (OES designation) 1,400 13.05 27,150

5. Scientific research and development services 70 12.57 26,140

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Idaho 400 $ 11.70 24,330 $ 0.064

2. Wyoming 100 13.63 28,340 0.038

3. Iowa 430 14.33 29,810 0.029

4. Washington 620 13.15 27,340 0.023

5. North Dakota 70 11.19 23,280 0.021

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nevada 40 17.69 36,790 0.003

2. Illinois 120 17.62 36,650 0.002

3. Maryland 70 16.78 34,910 0.003

4. New York 90 15.53 32,300 0.001

5. Alaska (6) 14.48 30,130 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Knoxville, TN 200 $ 9.80 20,390 $ 0.062

2. Redding, CA 40 13.64 28,370 0.060

3. Fresno, CA 120 11.87 24,680 0.037

4. Modesto, CA 50 17.00 35,370 0.030

5. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 220 12.05 25,050 0.025

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA (6) 27.14 56,460 (6)

2. Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI 30 25.19 52,390 0.008

3. Baton Rouge, LA 30 19.75 41,070 0.008

4. Modesto, CA 50 17.00 35,370 0.030

5. Ames, IA (6) 15.55 32,330 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
600

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Use nets, fishing rods, traps, or other equipment to catch and gather fish or other aquatic animals from rivers, lakes, or oceans, for human consumption or other

uses. May haul game onto ship. Include aquacultural laborers who work on fish farms with "Agricultural Workers, All Other" (45-2099).

45-3011 Fishers and related fishing workers

880

13.71 7.35 9.87 13.10 15.61 21.87

28,510 15,280 20,530 27,250 32,480 45,480

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Scenic and sightseeing transportation, water 150 $ 11.02 22,930 $

2. Seafood product preparation and packaging 80 15.87 33,000

3. State government (OES designation) 40 17.29 35,960

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 40 17.37 36,130

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 40 17.37 36,130

2. State government (OES designation) 40 17.29 35,960

3. Seafood product preparation and packaging 80 15.87 33,000

4. Scenic and sightseeing transportation, water 150 11.02 22,930

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Washington 110 $ 14.15 29,430 $ 0.004

2. New Jersey 110 11.41 23,720 0.003

3. California 50 13.98 29,080

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 110 14.15 29,430 0.004

2. California 50 13.98 29,080

3. Louisiana (6) 12.36 25,710 (6)

4. New Jersey 110 11.41 23,720 0.003

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Edison, NJ Metro Div (6) 13.49 28,060 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.

Employment Hourly

wage

Annual MSA wage

Percent of MSA

employment
601

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect forest, forested areas, and woodlands through such activities as raising and

transporting tree seedlings; combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to trees; and building erosion and water control structures and leaching of forest soil.

Include forester aides, seedling pullers, and tree planters.

45-4011 Forest and conservation workers

8,530

11.97 7.52 8.33 10.01 15.16 19.03

24,890 15,650 17,330 20,810 31,540 39,580

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. State government (OES designation) 4,890 $ 11.42 23,740 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 1,450 13.78 28,660

3. Vocational rehabilitation services 400 8.90 18,520

4. Social advocacy organizations 200 13.78 28,650

5. Sawmills and wood preservation 160 15.29 31,800

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Sawmills and wood preservation 160 15.29 31,800

2. Management and technical consulting services (6) 14.37 29,890

3. Local government (OES designation) 1,450 13.78 28,660

4. Social advocacy organizations 200 13.78 28,650

5. Logging (6) 12.83 26,680

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 370 $ 10.60 22,050 $ 0.097

2. North Dakota 120 10.34 21,510 0.036

3. Oregon 520 11.86 24,670 0.032

4. Louisiana 520 15.24 31,700 0.029

5. New Jersey 1,080 11.76 24,460 0.027

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 160 18.79 39,090 0.005

2. Illinois 130 18.16 37,770 0.002

3. Wisconsin 150 15.32 31,860 0.005

4. Virginia 50 15.27 31,770 0.001

5. Louisiana 520 15.24 31,700 0.029

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Salem, OR 260 $ 10.57 21,980 $ 0.178

2. Salinas, CA 60 11.86 24,670 0.038

3. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 380 (6) (6) 0.038

4. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 230 10.50 21,840 0.026

5. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 160 9.36 19,460 0.012

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 100 19.09 39,700 0.006

2. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 120 18.48 38,440 0.003

3. Coeur d'Alene, ID (6) 14.36 29,870 (6)

4. Boise City-Nampa, ID (6) 13.91 28,930 (6)

5. Salinas, CA 60 11.86 24,670 0.038

See footnotes at end of table.
602

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Use axes or chainsaws to fell trees using knowledge of tree characteristics and cutting techniques to control direction of fall and minimize tree damage.

45-4021 Fallers

8,790

15.84 9.28 11.13 13.80 18.11 26.46

32,960 19,310 23,160 28,710 37,670 55,040

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

Logging1. 7,230 $ 16.05 33,380 $

2. Sawmills and wood preservation 420 12.68 26,380

3. Other wood product manufacturing 40 14.15 29,430

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

Logging1. 7,230 16.05 33,380

2. Specialized freight trucking (6) 15.19 31,590

3. Services to buildings and dwellings (6) 14.35 29,850

4. Other wood product manufacturing 40 14.15 29,430

5. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers (6) 12.84 26,710

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Idaho 460 $ 17.15 35,670 $ 0.074

2. West Virginia 400 10.20 21,210 0.056

3. Arkansas 520 13.70 28,500 0.045

4. Oregon 600 25.39 52,800 0.036

5. Mississippi 390 14.94 31,070 0.035

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 70 35.62 74,080 0.023

2. Oregon 600 25.39 52,800 0.036

3. Washington 450 22.81 47,440 0.016

4. Indiana 120 17.71 36,840 0.004

5. Idaho 460 17.15 35,670 0.074

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lynchburg, VA 60 $ 19.26 40,060 $ 0.059

2. Columbia, SC 160 10.06 20,920 0.047

3. Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA 40 12.03 25,020 0.034

4. Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR 70 15.98 33,230 0.021

5. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 40 21.86 45,460 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Eugene-Springfield, OR (6) 29.78 61,940 (6)

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div (6) 24.75 51,480 (6)

3. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 40 21.86 45,460 0.015

4. Lynchburg, VA 60 19.26 40,060 0.059

5. Richmond, VA (6) 16.47 34,260 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
603

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Drive logging tractor or wheeled vehicle equipped with one or more accessories, such as bulldozer blade, frontal shear, grapple, logging arch, cable winches,

hoisting rack, or crane boom, to fell tree; to skid, load, unload, or stack logs; or to pull stumps or clear brush.

45-4022 Logging equipment operators

28,300

14.85 9.49 11.47 14.28 17.65 21.39

30,880 19,740 23,860 29,700 36,720 44,490

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

Logging1. 22,090 $ 15.02 31,230 $

2. Sawmills and wood preservation 3,580 13.15 27,360

3. Specialized freight trucking 500 17.49 36,380

4. Other wood product manufacturing 480 12.82 26,670

5. Plywood and engineered wood product mfg. 420 13.84 28,790

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 150 18.02 37,480

2. Specialized freight trucking 500 17.49 36,380

Logging3. 22,090 15.02 31,230

4. Services to buildings and dwellings (6) 14.44 30,040

5. Plywood and engineered wood product mfg. 420 13.84 28,790

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Maine 1,580 $ 14.23 29,600 $ 0.265

2. Mississippi 1,790 13.35 27,780 0.161

3. Montana 610 16.87 35,090 0.143

4. Oregon 2,330 17.72 36,850 0.141

5. Alabama 2,320 13.09 27,230 0.121

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 1,840 20.10 41,800 0.067

2. Alaska 150 18.38 38,230 0.049

3. California 930 18.37 38,210 0.006

4. Idaho 740 18.27 38,000 0.119

5. Oregon 2,330 17.72 36,850 0.141

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Longview, WA 280 $ 20.23 42,070 $ 0.787

2. Hattiesburg, MS 180 14.65 30,470 0.317

3. Missoula, MT 150 16.30 33,910 0.267

4. Corvallis, OR 100 22.38 46,540 0.257

5. Bangor, ME Metropolitan NECTA 160 13.22 27,500 0.246

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Corvallis, OR 100 22.38 46,540 0.257

2. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div (6) 21.14 43,960 (6)

3. Boise City-Nampa, ID (6) 20.75 43,170 (6)

4. Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA 50 20.70 43,060 0.112

5. Olympia, WA 90 20.34 42,300 0.096

See footnotes at end of table.
604

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Grade logs or estimate the marketable content or value of logs or pulpwood in sorting yards, millpond, log deck, or similar locations. Inspect logs for defects or

measure logs to determine volume. Exclude "Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products" (13-1021).

45-4023 Log graders and scalers

4,810

14.90 9.27 11.38 14.06 17.55 21.60

30,980 19,290 23,660 29,240 36,510 44,940

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Sawmills and wood preservation 2,290 $ 14.95 31,100 $

Logging2. 840 14.09 29,320

3. Other wood product manufacturing 490 12.79 26,610

4. Plywood and engineered wood product mfg. 390 14.10 29,330

5. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 140 18.20 37,860

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other support services (6) 19.25 40,030

2. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 140 18.20 37,860

3. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers 50 17.30 35,980

4. Lumber and const. supply merchant wholesalers (6) 15.56 32,370

5. Sawmills and wood preservation 2,290 14.95 31,100

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Maine 150 $ 14.34 29,820 $ 0.025

2. Arkansas 260 13.15 27,350 0.022

3. Mississippi 220 15.70 32,660 0.020

4. Oregon 310 18.88 39,260 0.019

5. West Virginia 120 12.62 26,250 0.017

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 350 18.88 39,270 0.013

2. Oregon 310 18.88 39,260 0.019

3. Vermont 30 16.90 35,160 0.010

4. California 140 16.67 34,680 0.001

5. Idaho (6) 16.57 34,460 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Longview, WA 90 $ 21.85 45,460 $ 0.253

2. Birmingham-Hoover, AL 40 11.68 24,290 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Longview, WA 90 21.85 45,460 0.253

2. Coeur d'Alene, ID (6) 17.82 37,070 (6)

3. Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH (6) 15.75 32,750 (6)

4. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA (6) 11.95 24,860 (6)

5. Birmingham-Hoover, AL 40 11.68 24,290 0.008

See footnotes at end of table.
605

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All logging workers not listed separately.

45-4029 Logging workers, all other

5,880

15.25 8.73 12.35 15.32 18.41 21.47

31,720 18,150 25,680 31,870 38,300 44,660

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

Logging1. 4,860 $ 15.43 32,080 $

2. Sawmills and wood preservation 350 11.38 23,680

3. Employment services 120 15.75 32,760

4. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 70 17.14 35,650

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 70 17.14 35,650

2. Employment services 120 15.75 32,760

Logging3. 4,860 15.43 32,080

4. Sawmills and wood preservation 350 11.38 23,680

5. Lumber and const. supply merchant wholesalers (6) 8.60 17,880

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Oregon 1,970 $ 16.00 33,280 $ 0.119

2. Montana 350 15.77 32,810 0.082

3. Washington 1,100 17.84 37,100 0.040

4. Alaska 50 15.13 31,460 0.016

5. Georgia 540 13.10 27,240 0.013

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 1,100 17.84 37,100 0.040

2. Oregon 1,970 16.00 33,280 0.119

3. Montana 350 15.77 32,810 0.082

4. Wisconsin (6) 15.49 32,220 (6)

5. New Hampshire (6) 15.18 31,570 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Longview, WA 140 $ 16.46 34,250 $ 0.393

2. Corvallis, OR 90 15.82 32,910 0.231

3. Eugene-Springfield, OR 200 16.55 34,430 0.135

4. Olympia, WA 80 19.57 40,700 0.085

5. Bellingham, WA 50 16.02 33,310 0.065

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Olympia, WA 80 19.57 40,700 0.085

2. Yakima, WA 40 19.15 39,830 0.050

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 120 17.30 35,990 0.009

4. Missoula, MT (6) 16.66 34,660 (6)

5. Eugene-Springfield, OR 200 16.55 34,430 0.135

See footnotes at end of table.
606

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

47-1011 First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers

574,870

27.64 16.25 20.19 25.89 33.32 41.96

57,500 33,790 41,990 53,850 69,310 87,270

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Residential building construction 86,730 $ 26.94 56,030 $

2. Building equipment contractors 78,910 30.47 63,370

3. Nonresidential building construction 78,850 28.95 60,220

4. Building foundation and exterior contractors 62,890 26.62 55,370

5. Building finishing contractors 45,410 26.68 55,480

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills (6) 36.74 76,410

2. Scientific research and development services 170 36.72 76,390

3. Turbine and power transmission equipment mfg. (6) 36.69 76,300

4. Death care services 40 34.99 72,770

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 1,130 33.49 69,670

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 3,230 $ 27.01 56,190 $ 1.232

2. Nevada 10,020 28.86 60,020 0.797

3. Florida 60,580 25.15 52,310 0.770

4. New Mexico 5,370 23.84 49,590 0.680

5. North Carolina 25,870 22.87 47,560 0.665

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 1,560 37.24 77,460 0.513

2. Hawaii 2,470 37.03 77,020 0.412

3. Illinois 14,220 35.73 74,320 0.244

4. New Jersey 14,360 34.59 71,940 0.363

5. New York 26,370 33.86 70,440 0.314

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Naples-Marco Island, FL 2,460 $ 28.28 58,830 $ 1.899

2. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL 3,550 22.38 46,550 1.605

3. Farmington, NM 660 23.78 49,460 1.321

4. Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL 580 26.26 54,630 1.185

5. Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice, FL 2,780 26.43 54,980 0.962

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Flint, MI 390 52.40 109,000 0.257

2. Honolulu, HI 1,680 40.21 83,640 0.393

3. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 8,430 38.64 80,370 0.225

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 13,990 38.29 79,650 0.281

5. Rockford, IL 370 38.21 79,490 0.243

See footnotes at end of table.
607

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries. Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame tanks or

vats, following blueprints. Work involves use of hand and power tools, plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles. Assist in testing assembled vessels.

Direct cleaning of boilers and boiler furnaces. Inspect and repair boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automatic-control mechanisms, water columns,

and auxiliary machines.

47-2011 Boilermakers

17,240

23.37 14.62 17.93 22.58 28.71 34.22

48,600 30,410 37,300 46,960 59,710 71,170

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building equipment contractors 4,630 $ 24.74 51,470 $

2. Nonresidential building construction 3,380 23.97 49,850

3. Boiler, tank, and shipping container mfg. 1,150 19.64 40,840

4. Building foundation and exterior contractors 880 24.29 50,510

5. Other heavy construction 740 24.76 51,510

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Highway, street, and bridge construction (6) 29.53 61,430

2. Basic chemical manufacturing 50 27.72 57,660

3. Management of companies and enterprises (6) 26.34 54,790

4. Residential building construction 230 25.57 53,180

5. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 330 24.98 51,960

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Indiana 1,260 $ 23.64 49,170 $ 0.043

2. Louisiana 740 20.08 41,770 0.042

3. New Mexico 270 20.52 42,670 0.034

4. Missouri 810 25.60 53,250 0.030

5. Texas 2,470 21.02 43,720 0.025

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. West Virginia 30 28.67 59,640 0.004

2. Maryland 250 27.41 57,010 0.010

3. Oregon 150 27.18 56,530 0.009

4. California 710 26.38 54,860 0.005

5. Illinois 990 26.37 54,850 0.017

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Evansville, IN-KY 520 $ 24.08 50,080 $ 0.297

2. Kankakee-Bradley, IL 30 34.37 71,490 0.070

3. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 1,440 21.28 44,260 0.061

4. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 90 19.93 41,460 0.058

5. Indianapolis-Carmel, IN 330 21.81 45,360 0.038

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Kankakee-Bradley, IL 30 34.37 71,490 0.070

2. Edison, NJ Metro Div 120 31.63 65,800 0.012

3. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 40 30.59 63,630 0.010

4. Baltimore-Towson, MD 120 29.40 61,150 0.009

5. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (6) 28.96 60,230 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
608

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances to

construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures. Exclude "Stonemasons" (47-2022). Classify installers of mortarless segmental concrete

masonry wall units in "Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers" (37-3011).

47-2021 Brickmasons and blockmasons

118,080

21.33 12.24 15.96 20.66 26.26 32.43

44,370 25,470 33,190 42,980 54,610 67,450

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building foundation and exterior contractors 92,760 $ 21.27 44,230 $

2. Nonresidential building construction 8,660 22.51 46,820

3. Other specialty trade contractors 4,530 20.90 43,470

4. Residential building construction 3,650 19.57 40,710

5. Building finishing contractors 1,870 22.12 46,010

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 870 26.85 55,860

2. Other heavy construction (6) 26.51 55,130

3. Cement and concrete product manufacturing (6) 24.46 50,880

4. Local government (OES designation) 380 24.29 50,530

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) (6) 23.54 48,970

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arizona 4,410 $ 16.88 35,120 $ 0.171

2. Virginia 5,970 20.04 41,670 0.165

3. Maryland 3,760 20.61 42,880 0.149

4. North Carolina 5,340 16.96 35,270 0.137

5. Utah 1,530 18.82 39,150 0.133

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 1,730 34.79 72,370 0.055

2. Alaska (6) 30.75 63,960 (6)

3. Illinois 7,600 28.14 58,540 0.130

4. Hawaii 310 27.26 56,700 0.052

5. Connecticut 760 26.61 55,340 0.046

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Flagstaff, AZ 280 $ 12.63 26,280 $ 0.482

2. Naples-Marco Island, FL 530 16.53 34,380 0.409

3. Jacksonville, NC 130 14.10 29,330 0.323

4. Gary, IN Metro Div 870 25.27 52,570 0.320

5. Greeley, CO 240 20.00 41,600 0.315

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div (6) 34.60 71,980 (6)

2. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 70 33.70 70,100 0.054

3. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 580 32.88 68,380 0.150

4. Anchorage, AK MSA (6) 30.37 63,180 (6)

5. Ann Arbor, MI 160 29.93 62,260 0.081

See footnotes at end of table.
609

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.

47-2022 Stonemasons

18,210

18.29 10.36 13.12 17.29 22.04 28.46

38,040 21,540 27,290 35,960 45,850 59,190

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building foundation and exterior contractors 11,400 $ 18.27 38,000 $

2. Building finishing contractors 1,740 21.86 45,470

3. Residential building construction 1,540 17.26 35,910

4. Nonresidential building construction 740 19.03 39,590

5. Other specialty trade contractors 730 19.08 39,680

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Architectural and engineering services (6) 24.46 50,870

2. Building finishing contractors 1,740 21.86 45,470

3. Other specialty trade contractors 730 19.08 39,680

4. Nonresidential building construction 740 19.03 39,590

5. Employment services 80 18.90 39,310

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arizona 1,400 $ 15.04 31,290 $ 0.054

2. Idaho 300 16.41 34,130 0.048

3. Colorado 990 20.14 41,880 0.045

4. Rhode Island 200 20.65 42,950 0.041

5. Montana 170 18.71 38,920 0.040

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 120 28.86 60,030 0.002

2. Hawaii 70 24.59 51,140 0.012

3. Massachusetts 580 24.23 50,410 0.018

4. Connecticut 340 22.64 47,090 0.020

5. Vermont (6) 21.94 45,630 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Tucson, AZ 350 $ 14.04 29,200 $ 0.095

2. Farmington, NM 40 16.64 34,610 0.080

3. Waterbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 50 23.21 48,270 0.072

4. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 740 19.31 40,170 0.058

5. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan NECTA 260 22.72 47,250 0.045

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 110 30.18 62,780 0.003

2. Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 28.04 58,310 (6)

3. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 40 26.72 55,590 0.021

4. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 380 25.66 53,380 0.023

5. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div (6) 25.23 52,480 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
610

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and

rafters; wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall and batt or roll insulation. Include brattice builders

who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways to control the proper circulation of air through the passageways and to the

working places.

47-2031 Carpenters

985,990

19.20 10.87 13.55 17.57 23.85 30.45

39,930 22,610 28,190 36,550 49,600 63,330

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Residential building construction 303,810 $ 18.74 38,970 $

2. Building foundation and exterior contractors 172,110 18.53 38,530

3. Nonresidential building construction 154,570 21.20 44,100

4. Building finishing contractors 141,260 20.06 41,730

5. Employment services 28,980 16.25 33,790

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 260 29.56 61,490

2. Motion picture and video industries (6) 28.98 60,280

3. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers (6) 27.69 57,600

4. Scientific research and development services 260 26.84 55,830

5. General freight trucking 50 26.65 55,430

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 22,980 $ 20.32 42,280 $ 1.827

2. Arizona 35,770 16.79 34,920 1.390

3. Montana 5,910 15.84 32,940 1.384

4. Idaho 7,590 15.63 32,510 1.216

5. Vermont 3,330 17.11 35,580 1.111

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii 5,470 26.59 55,310 0.913

2. Alaska 3,240 25.73 53,510 1.066

3. Illinois 42,660 25.14 52,280 0.732

4. New Jersey 20,890 24.90 51,790 0.528

5. Massachusetts 21,350 23.64 49,180 0.673

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 3,540 $ 25.86 53,790 $ 2.729

2. Napa, CA 1,380 23.29 48,440 2.162

3. Reno-Sparks, NV 4,600 21.05 43,780 2.094

4. St. George, UT 990 13.28 27,620 1.975

5. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 24,600 21.38 44,470 1.939

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 3,350 28.42 59,110 0.864

2. Atlantic City, NJ 1,150 27.82 57,860 0.776

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 5,370 27.40 56,990 0.603

4. Fairbanks, AK MSA 450 27.27 56,730 1.215

5. Honolulu, HI 3,880 26.97 56,090 0.907

See footnotes at end of table.
611

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials. Exclude "Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles"

(47-2042).

47-2041 Carpet installers

36,840

18.40 9.46 12.06 16.62 23.26 31.11

38,280 19,680 25,080 34,560 48,380 64,710

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building finishing contractors 20,700 $ 19.24 40,020 $

2. Home furnishings stores 11,990 16.95 35,250

3. Furniture and furnishing merchant wholesalers 350 22.14 46,050

4. Furniture stores 320 15.12 31,450

5. Building material and supplies dealers 290 14.40 29,960

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 120 32.92 68,480

2. Furniture and furnishing merchant wholesalers 350 22.14 46,050

3. Local government (OES designation) 40 21.69 45,110

4. Management of companies and enterprises (6) 21.08 43,850

5. Building equipment contractors 50 20.08 41,770

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 1,400 $ 19.91 41,410 $ 0.111

2. Missouri 1,500 19.93 41,460 0.056

3. California 8,380 20.16 41,930 0.056

4. Arizona 1,240 12.06 25,090 0.048

5. Oregon 730 16.75 34,830 0.044

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 2,060 24.27 50,480 0.035

2. Minnesota 870 23.78 49,450 0.032

3. Hawaii 140 20.41 42,440 0.023

4. California 8,380 20.16 41,930 0.056

5. Missouri 1,500 19.93 41,460 0.056

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Reno-Sparks, NV 420 $ 18.46 38,390 $ 0.191

2. Prescott, AZ 120 13.34 27,740 0.191

3. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 2,040 17.98 37,400 0.156

4. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 1,220 24.38 50,720 0.119

5. El Centro, CA 60 14.80 30,780 0.119

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 850 27.47 57,130 0.017

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div (6) 27.42 57,040 (6)

3. Champaign-Urbana, IL (6) 27.18 56,530 (6)

4. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 1,290 26.36 54,830 0.034

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 1,220 24.38 50,720 0.119

See footnotes at end of table.
612

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Apply blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings to floors.

47-2042 Floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles

14,910

18.81 9.77 12.71 16.44 23.78 32.32

39,120 20,330 26,440 34,190 49,450 67,220

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building finishing contractors 10,090 $ 19.82 41,220 $

2. Home furnishings stores 3,670 16.40 34,110

3. Building material and supplies dealers 280 18.35 38,180

4. Other wood product manufacturing 100 13.28 27,630

5. Furniture stores 60 17.91 37,260

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Furniture and furnishing merchant wholesalers (6) 24.28 50,500

2. Building foundation and exterior contractors (6) 21.38 44,460

3. Building finishing contractors 10,090 19.82 41,220

4. Elementary and secondary schools 30 19.64 40,850

5. Building material and supplies dealers 280 18.35 38,180

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Delaware 120 $ 16.31 33,920 $ 0.028

2. California 4,290 20.79 43,240 0.028

3. Arizona 700 15.48 32,210 0.027

4. Wisconsin 550 18.79 39,080 0.020

5. Washington 470 20.14 41,890 0.017

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 620 32.72 68,050 0.011

2. Hawaii (6) 27.22 56,620 (6)

3. Minnesota 90 23.34 48,550 0.003

4. Oregon 210 23.31 48,480 0.013

5. Massachusetts 280 22.62 47,060 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 490 $ 21.68 45,090 $ 0.055

2. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 70 24.52 51,010 0.054

3. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 790 18.01 37,460 0.052

4. Tucson, AZ 150 13.17 27,380 0.041

5. Bakersfield, CA 90 16.55 34,420 0.035

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 550 33.88 70,480 0.015

2. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (6) 27.16 56,490 (6)

3. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 50 27.10 56,370 0.019

4. Honolulu, HI (6) 26.75 55,630 (6)

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 170 24.56 51,080 0.017

See footnotes at end of table.
613

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Scrape and sand wooden floors to smooth surfaces using floor scraper and floor sanding machine, and apply coats of finish.

47-2043 Floor sanders and finishers

7,480

15.29 9.08 10.84 13.89 18.47 24.21

31,810 18,890 22,540 28,890 38,420 50,360

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building finishing contractors 6,230 $ 15.47 32,180 $

2. Nonresidential building construction 150 16.24 33,780

3. Home furnishings stores 140 17.47 36,340

4. Building foundation and exterior contractors 140 13.19 27,440

5. Other wood product manufacturing 130 13.68 28,460

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Building material and supplies dealers 40 17.84 37,100

2. Home furnishings stores 140 17.47 36,340

3. Residential building construction 70 16.44 34,190

4. Nonresidential building construction 150 16.24 33,780

5. Building finishing contractors 6,230 15.47 32,180

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Maryland 520 $ 15.95 33,170 $ 0.021

2. Minnesota 430 19.90 41,390 0.016

3. Colorado 360 17.49 36,380 0.016

4. South Carolina 220 12.74 26,500 0.012

5. Indiana 360 15.01 31,220 0.012

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Minnesota 430 19.90 41,390 0.016

2. Missouri 60 19.65 40,860 0.002

3. Iowa 30 18.46 38,400 0.002

4. California 1,140 17.89 37,200 0.008

5. Colorado 360 17.49 36,380 0.016

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Charleston-North Charleston, SC 110 $ 13.93 28,970 $ 0.040

2. Indianapolis-Carmel, IN 160 15.39 32,010 0.018

3. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 300 21.52 44,770 0.017

4. Birmingham-Hoover, AL 50 14.09 29,320 0.010

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 200 14.26 29,670 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div (6) 28.19 58,620 (6)

2. Albuquerque, NM (6) 24.99 51,980 (6)

3. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div (6) 23.13 48,110 (6)

4. St. Louis, MO-IL 40 22.34 46,460 0.003

5. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 300 21.52 44,770 0.017

See footnotes at end of table.
614

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Apply hard tile, marble, and wood tile to walls, floors, ceilings, and roof decks.

47-2044 Tile and marble setters

51,330

18.92 10.26 13.16 17.59 23.50 29.95

39,360 21,330 27,360 36,590 48,890 62,290

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building finishing contractors 40,190 $ 19.26 40,060 $

2. Home furnishings stores 2,070 17.70 36,810

3. Other nonmetallic mineral products 1,710 15.49 32,220

4. Residential building construction 1,440 17.24 35,860

5. Other specialty trade contractors 1,130 19.11 39,750

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Building equipment contractors 220 31.37 65,250

2. Local government (OES designation) 50 25.69 53,430

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 30 25.16 52,330

4. Building foundation and exterior contractors 990 20.28 42,190

5. Building finishing contractors 40,190 19.26 40,060

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 3,020 $ 21.07 43,820 $ 0.240

2. Utah 1,080 16.13 33,550 0.094

3. Hawaii 550 24.61 51,190 0.092

4. Arizona 2,380 15.41 32,050 0.092

5. California 13,640 20.51 42,670 0.091

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska (6) 30.60 63,640 (6)

2. Delaware (6) 27.72 57,650 (6)

3. New Jersey 950 26.57 55,260 0.024

4. New York 2,560 24.95 51,890 0.031

5. Connecticut 190 24.64 51,250 0.011

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Naples-Marco Island, FL 730 $ 21.07 43,830 $ 0.563

2. Chico, CA 220 24.37 50,690 0.291

3. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 2,600 20.90 43,470 0.287

4. Punta Gorda, FL 100 16.06 33,390 0.239

5. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 700 21.22 44,150 0.230

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Anchorage, AK MSA (6) 32.92 68,470 (6)

2. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 210 30.75 63,960 0.021

3. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 70 28.11 58,480 0.017

4. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 80 27.82 57,870 0.018

5. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div (6) 27.72 57,650 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
615

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for

sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; use saws to cut expansion joints. Classify installers of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units in

"Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers. (37-3011).

47-2051 Cement masons and concrete finishers

218,170

17.13 10.02 12.38 15.70 20.70 27.07

35,630 20,840 25,750 32,650 43,060 56,310

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building foundation and exterior contractors 104,900 $ 16.97 35,300 $

2. Other specialty trade contractors 44,990 17.25 35,870

3. Nonresidential building construction 18,110 18.06 37,560

4. Highway, street, and bridge construction 14,180 18.13 37,700

5. Residential building construction 11,680 17.37 36,120

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 50 24.01 49,940

2. State government (OES designation) 60 22.73 47,280

3. Building equipment contractors 920 20.64 42,930

4. Local government (OES designation) 880 19.31 40,150

5. Architectural and engineering services 120 19.15 39,840

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 5,830 $ 19.75 41,070 $ 0.463

2. Arizona 11,410 16.43 34,170 0.443

3. Utah 4,510 15.28 31,790 0.392

4. South Dakota 1,400 12.62 26,240 0.367

5. Colorado 7,260 15.55 32,330 0.329

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii 1,120 26.78 55,700 0.187

2. Alaska 220 26.72 55,570 0.072

3. Rhode Island 220 24.56 51,080 0.046

4. New York 5,830 24.50 50,960 0.070

5. Illinois 8,160 23.48 48,830 0.140

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. St. George, UT 670 $ 15.89 33,040 $ 1.336

2. Greeley, CO 510 14.79 30,760 0.669

3. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL 1,400 14.27 29,680 0.633

4. Punta Gorda, FL 260 14.24 29,630 0.621

5. Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice, FL 1,770 14.46 30,070 0.613

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 100 30.46 63,350 0.160

2. Rockford, IL 190 28.94 60,200 0.125

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 2,900 28.83 59,960 0.058

4. Honolulu, HI 870 27.06 56,290 0.203

5. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 170 26.96 56,080 0.110

See footnotes at end of table.
616

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable and decorative surfaces.

47-2053 Terrazzo workers and finishers

6,550

16.78 9.31 12.01 15.21 20.50 27.22

34,900 19,360 24,970 31,630 42,640 56,610

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building finishing contractors 3,500 $ 18.43 38,340 $

2. Other nonmetallic mineral products 830 12.48 25,960

3. Building foundation and exterior contractors 550 19.86 41,310

4. Residential building construction 410 13.67 28,430

5. Highway, street, and bridge construction 140 16.03 33,340

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Building foundation and exterior contractors 550 19.86 41,310

2. Building finishing contractors 3,500 18.43 38,340

3. Nonresidential building construction 120 18.42 38,310

4. Highway, street, and bridge construction 140 16.03 33,340

5. Other specialty trade contractors (6) 13.97 29,050

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Carolina 480 $ 14.59 30,360 $ 0.012

2. California 1,710 16.47 34,250 0.011

3. Tennessee 260 13.50 28,070 0.010

4. Illinois 580 23.08 48,000 0.010

5. Florida 640 13.17 27,390 0.008

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 580 23.08 48,000 0.010

2. Minnesota 170 22.51 46,830 0.006

3. Pennsylvania 70 21.00 43,680 0.001

4. Connecticut 80 20.82 43,300 0.005

5. Maryland (6) 20.73 43,130 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Raleigh-Cary, NC 380 $ 15.01 31,210 $ 0.080

2. Stockton, CA 110 18.29 38,040 0.052

3. Knoxville, TN 150 13.70 28,490 0.047

4. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 360 18.52 38,520 0.028

5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 510 23.74 49,380 0.014

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 130 24.69 51,360 0.007

2. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 510 23.74 49,380 0.014

3. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 21.14 43,960 (6)

4. Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Div (6) 20.11 41,830 (6)

5. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 200 19.27 40,070 0.005

See footnotes at end of table.
617

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, and heavy construction projects, tunnel and shaft excavations, and demolition sites. May operate hand

and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other

equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and

debris, and remove asbestos, lead, and other hazardous waste materials. May assist other craft workers. Exclude construction laborers who primarily assist a

particular craft worker, and classify them under "Helpers, Construction Trades" (47-3011 through 47-3016).

47-2061 Construction laborers

1,016,530

14.39 8.16 9.95 12.66 17.31 24.19

29,930 16,970 20,690 26,320 36,010 50,320

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other specialty trade contractors 158,500 $ 14.50 30,170 $

2. Building foundation and exterior contractors 139,270 14.00 29,110

3. Residential building construction 133,040 13.90 28,900

4. Nonresidential building construction 116,530 15.44 32,110

5. Employment services 91,340 11.37 23,650

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Junior colleges 180 19.89 41,360

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 400 18.95 39,420

3. General rental centers 130 17.84 37,100

4. Natural gas distribution 830 17.82 37,060

5. Professional and similar organizations 170 17.75 36,920

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Idaho 8,330 $ 12.67 26,350 $ 1.334

2. Alaska 3,680 20.57 42,790 1.211

3. Arizona 30,260 13.29 27,650 1.176

4. New Mexico 9,230 10.76 22,380 1.169

5. Texas 109,210 9.97 20,740 1.119

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 39,280 21.45 44,610 0.674

2. Alaska 3,680 20.57 42,790 1.211

3. Hawaii 4,790 20.33 42,280 0.799

4. New Jersey 21,830 20.19 42,000 0.552

5. New York 47,120 20.10 41,810 0.562

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Odessa, TX 1,320 $ 10.97 22,820 $ 2.382

2. Farmington, NM 1,130 11.21 23,310 2.261

3. Prescott, AZ 1,390 12.42 25,830 2.207

4. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 2,750 17.90 37,230 2.120

5. Idaho Falls, ID 960 11.39 23,700 1.915

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 25,770 22.84 47,510 0.686

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 23,510 22.73 47,280 0.472

3. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 6,680 22.03 45,820 0.405

4. Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA Metropolitan NECTA 480 21.95 45,670 0.955

5. Anchorage, AK MSA 1,760 21.92 45,590 1.075

See footnotes at end of table.
618

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate equipment used for applying concrete, asphalt, or other materials to road beds, parking lots, or airport runways and taxiways, or equipment used for

tamping gravel, dirt, or other materials. Include concrete and asphalt paving machine operators, form tampers, tamping machine operators, and stone spreader

operators.

47-2071 Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators

63,090

16.45 9.97 11.98 15.05 19.71 25.30

34,210 20,740 24,920 31,300 40,990 52,620

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Highway, street, and bridge construction 21,640 $ 17.10 35,560 $

2. Other specialty trade contractors 18,850 16.26 33,810

3. Local government (OES designation) 14,950 15.79 32,850

4. Building foundation and exterior contractors 1,760 13.49 28,060

5. Utility system construction 1,660 18.27 38,000

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Building equipment contractors 260 21.59 44,910

2. Land subdivision 210 19.92 41,430

3. Other heavy construction 380 19.38 40,310

4. Utility system construction 1,660 18.27 38,000

5. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 1,250 17.67 36,740

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Kansas 1,560 $ 14.32 29,790 $ 0.118

2. Montana 450 16.41 34,130 0.105

3. Oklahoma 1,500 13.52 28,130 0.100

4. Mississippi 1,100 12.05 25,060 0.099

5. South Dakota 360 15.98 33,230 0.094

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii 110 25.54 53,130 0.018

2. New York 2,070 23.44 48,760 0.025

3. Washington 390 23.37 48,610 0.014

4. California 4,120 22.66 47,130 0.027

5. District of Columbia (6) 22.48 46,750 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Rapid City, SD 140 $ 17.19 35,750 $ 0.239

2. Grand Junction, CO 130 17.49 36,370 0.233

3. Bangor, ME Metropolitan NECTA 140 13.04 27,120 0.215

4. Lewiston, ID-WA 50 20.95 43,580 0.201

5. Pueblo, CO 100 16.18 33,660 0.184

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 380 29.34 61,030 0.037

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 50 26.56 55,250 0.005

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 90 26.25 54,600 0.007

4. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 280 25.39 52,810 0.021

5. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL (6) 25.37 52,780 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
619

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate pile drivers mounted on skids, barges, crawler treads, or locomotive cranes to drive pilings for retaining walls, bulkheads, and foundations of structures,

such as buildings, bridges, and piers.

47-2072 Pile-driver operators

5,280

24.02 12.83 16.31 22.20 31.65 37.28

49,950 26,690 33,930 46,180 65,820 77,540

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other heavy construction 1,840 $ 26.02 54,120 $

2. Other specialty trade contractors 1,120 22.61 47,020

3. Highway, street, and bridge construction 1,110 23.19 48,240

4. Utility system construction 640 25.90 53,880

5. Nonresidential building construction 200 18.89 39,290

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other heavy construction 1,840 26.02 54,120

2. Utility system construction 640 25.90 53,880

3. Highway, street, and bridge construction 1,110 23.19 48,240

4. Other specialty trade contractors 1,120 22.61 47,020

5. State government (OES designation) 40 21.33 44,370

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 290 $ 20.85 43,370 $ 0.016

2. Mississippi 120 16.21 33,720 0.011

3. Massachusetts 240 30.83 64,130 0.008

4. Washington 190 27.80 57,820 0.007

5. Indiana 210 36.57 76,070 0.007

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Indiana 210 36.57 76,070 0.007

2. Illinois 240 32.17 66,920 0.004

3. California 870 31.64 65,810 0.006

4. Massachusetts 240 30.83 64,130 0.008

5. Minnesota 60 28.86 60,020 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 220 $ 32.80 68,230 $ 0.021

2. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 100 18.32 38,110 0.013

3. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 60 17.75 36,920 0.013

4. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 130 19.10 39,730 0.013

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 170 31.58 65,690 0.010

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 150 33.15 68,950 0.004

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 220 32.80 68,230 0.021

3. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div (6) 32.48 67,560 (6)

4. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 170 31.58 65,690 0.010

5. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 40 30.46 63,360 0.004

See footnotes at end of table.
620

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or

front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in

addition to other duties. Exclude "Crane and Tower Operators" (53-7021) and equipment operators who work in extraction or other non-construction industries.

47-2073 Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators

393,090

19.50 11.54 13.89 17.74 23.98 30.83

40,560 24,010 28,900 36,890 49,890 64,120

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other specialty trade contractors 105,360 $ 19.76 41,100 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 53,980 16.92 35,190

3. Highway, street, and bridge construction 52,420 21.36 44,420

4. Utility system construction 46,110 20.72 43,100

5. Other heavy construction 15,590 19.79 41,170

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Machinery and equipment rental and leasing 510 24.38 50,700

2. Lessors of real estate 40 23.95 49,820

3. Chemical merchant wholesalers 210 23.36 48,580

4. Power generation and supply 2,750 22.88 47,590

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,710 22.64 47,090

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 3,750 $ 18.77 39,050 $ 1.430

2. West Virginia 7,320 15.90 33,080 1.030

3. Alaska 2,700 27.32 56,830 0.888

4. North Dakota 2,200 18.69 38,880 0.655

5. Vermont 1,540 16.08 33,440 0.514

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 10,190 28.94 60,190 0.175

2. Hawaii 2,150 28.41 59,090 0.359

3. New York 14,230 27.45 57,110 0.170

4. Alaska 2,700 27.32 56,830 0.888

5. New Jersey 6,610 27.04 56,250 0.167

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Charleston, WV 1,790 $ 18.76 39,020 $ 1.257

2. Prescott, AZ 670 17.99 37,420 1.064

3. Fairbanks, AK MSA 380 27.10 56,360 1.026

4. St. George, UT 480 16.97 35,310 0.957

5. Greeley, CO 720 18.58 38,660 0.944

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 5,450 34.16 71,040 0.110

2. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 5,200 32.21 66,990 0.139

3. Kankakee-Bradley, IL 70 31.75 66,040 0.163

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 540 31.39 65,290 0.056

5. Rockford, IL 350 31.22 64,950 0.230

See footnotes at end of table.
621

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Apply plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. Apply or mount acoustical tiles or blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing

materials to ceilings and walls of buildings to reduce or reflect sound. Materials may be of decorative quality. Include lathers who fasten wooden, metal, or

rockboard lath to walls, ceilings or partitions of buildings to provide support base for plaster, fire-proofing, or acoustical material. Exclude "Carpenters" (47-2031),

and "Tile and Marble Setters" (47-2044).

47-2081 Drywall and ceiling tile installers

140,630

18.66 10.90 13.60 17.38 22.58 28.85

38,810 22,680 28,290 36,140 46,960 60,010

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building finishing contractors 122,390 $ 18.66 38,820 $

2. Nonresidential building construction 7,320 18.79 39,090

3. Residential building construction 5,680 18.15 37,740

4. Building foundation and exterior contractors 2,250 19.72 41,010

5. Employment services 1,110 17.43 36,260

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Building foundation and exterior contractors 2,250 19.72 41,010

2. Nonresidential building construction 7,320 18.79 39,090

3. Building finishing contractors 122,390 18.66 38,820

4. Colleges and universities 40 18.63 38,750

5. Residential building construction 5,680 18.15 37,740

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 4,580 $ 20.60 42,850 $ 0.364

2. Arizona 8,890 14.80 30,770 0.345

3. Utah 3,170 15.33 31,890 0.275

4. California 38,140 21.75 45,240 0.253

5. Colorado 4,840 16.25 33,790 0.219

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Minnesota 1,040 27.63 57,470 0.039

2. Illinois 2,910 25.65 53,350 0.050

3. Hawaii 800 24.44 50,830 0.134

4. New York 5,060 24.07 50,060 0.060

5. Massachusetts 950 24.05 50,010 0.030

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. St. George, UT 470 $ 14.77 30,730 $ 0.937

2. Modesto, CA 1,210 23.75 49,400 0.723

3. Prescott, AZ 340 13.93 28,970 0.540

4. Logan, UT-ID 230 14.44 30,030 0.522

5. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 6,040 19.44 40,430 0.476

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 790 30.65 63,750 0.045

2. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 130 29.12 60,570 0.109

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 930 28.33 58,920 0.096

4. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 2,070 27.54 57,270 0.055

5. Salinas, CA 120 27.48 57,150 0.076

See footnotes at end of table.
622

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.

47-2082 Tapers

40,090

20.48 11.59 14.65 19.85 25.70 31.23

42,590 24,110 30,480 41,280 53,450 64,970

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building finishing contractors 36,670 $ 20.39 42,410 $

2. Nonresidential building construction 1,740 21.04 43,760

3. Residential building construction 750 20.24 42,100

4. Building foundation and exterior contractors 450 19.27 40,070

5. Building equipment contractors 330 29.10 60,520

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Building equipment contractors 330 29.10 60,520

2. Nonresidential building construction 1,740 21.04 43,760

3. Building finishing contractors 36,670 20.39 42,410

4. Residential building construction 750 20.24 42,100

5. Building foundation and exterior contractors 450 19.27 40,070

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arizona 5,610 $ 14.66 30,490 $ 0.218

2. Nevada 1,850 21.77 45,290 0.147

3. Washington 3,020 20.70 43,060 0.110

4. California 10,660 22.99 47,810 0.071

5. Hawaii 380 26.71 55,550 0.063

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 410 26.93 56,010 0.010

2. Hawaii 380 26.71 55,550 0.063

3. Minnesota 680 26.60 55,330 0.025

4. Illinois 2,080 25.53 53,100 0.036

5. New Hampshire 60 24.47 50,900 0.010

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. St. George, UT 230 $ 19.63 40,840 $ 0.459

2. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 650 20.79 43,250 0.251

3. Tucson, AZ 910 14.02 29,150 0.247

4. Prescott, AZ 150 15.97 33,220 0.238

5. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 4,190 14.71 30,600 0.228

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 540 31.91 66,370 0.053

2. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 60 31.30 65,100 0.006

3. Edison, NJ Metro Div (6) 30.35 63,130 (6)

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 810 30.11 62,630 0.016

5. Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division (6) 27.43 57,060 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
623

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights,

intercom systems, or electrical control systems. Exclude "Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers" (49-2098).

47-2111 Electricians

617,370

22.41 12.76 16.07 20.97 27.71 34.95

46,620 26,530 33,420 43,610 57,650 72,700

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building equipment contractors 446,970 $ 22.20 46,170 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 15,300 24.32 50,580

3. Employment services 9,750 18.54 38,560

4. Nonresidential building construction 9,650 21.72 45,170

5. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 8,320 29.55 61,460

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Monetary authorities - central bank 50 31.30 65,110

2. Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks 100 29.83 62,060

3. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 8,320 29.55 61,460

4. Accounting and bookkeeping services 150 29.06 60,440

5. Performing arts companies 830 28.82 59,940

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 1,950 $ 21.43 44,570 $ 0.744

2. West Virginia 5,110 20.01 41,620 0.719

3. Alaska 1,990 29.93 62,240 0.655

4. Nevada 8,010 23.43 48,740 0.637

5. Colorado 13,180 21.09 43,860 0.597

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 1,990 29.93 62,240 0.655

2. New Jersey 15,390 28.95 60,220 0.389

3. New York 36,390 28.85 60,000 0.434

4. Illinois 22,700 28.76 59,830 0.390

5. Hawaii 2,140 26.86 55,880 0.357

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Kokomo, IN 980 $ 31.25 65,000 $ 2.135

2. Appleton, WI 1,570 21.65 45,020 1.359

3. Victoria, TX 640 18.41 38,280 1.333

4. Naples-Marco Island, FL 1,480 17.21 35,790 1.142

5. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 880 25.23 52,470 1.068

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 2,900 34.31 71,370 0.300

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 4,330 33.57 69,830 0.486

3. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 1,720 33.24 69,130 0.443

4. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 3,840 33.20 69,050 0.375

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 22,710 32.12 66,800 0.456

See footnotes at end of table.
624

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops.

47-2121 Glaziers

51,990

18.30 10.19 12.85 16.64 22.18 30.52

38,060 21,190 26,730 34,610 46,140 63,490

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building foundation and exterior contractors 33,470 $ 18.69 38,890 $

2. Building material and supplies dealers 8,830 16.36 34,040

3. Building finishing contractors 2,450 20.39 42,410

4. Automotive repair and maintenance 1,610 15.60 32,450

5. Architectural and structural metals mfg. 1,150 24.37 50,690

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 30 25.53 53,100

2. Architectural and structural metals mfg. 1,150 24.37 50,690

3. Local government (OES designation) 100 23.07 47,990

4. Elementary and secondary schools 170 22.52 46,850

5. Building equipment contractors (6) 20.94 43,550

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Colorado 2,530 $ 19.00 39,520 $ 0.115

2. Washington 2,170 22.48 46,750 0.079

3. South Dakota 270 13.28 27,620 0.071

4. Arizona 1,740 15.55 32,350 0.068

5. Idaho 410 15.16 31,530 0.066

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 1,390 28.94 60,200 0.024

2. Missouri 860 25.15 52,310 0.032

3. Connecticut 520 23.05 47,950 0.031

4. New Jersey 750 22.79 47,400 0.019

5. California 7,180 22.55 46,900 0.048

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Wenatchee, WA 90 $ 18.77 39,050 $ 0.230

2. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC 270 12.51 26,020 0.230

3. Carson City, NV 70 16.20 33,700 0.219

4. Naples-Marco Island, FL 250 15.72 32,690 0.193

5. Denver-Aurora, CO 1,520 20.27 42,160 0.126

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 660 32.48 67,550 0.064

2. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 1,090 30.88 64,230 0.029

3. St. Louis, MO-IL 490 29.80 61,990 0.037

4. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA (6) 29.19 60,720 (6)

5. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 140 27.58 57,370 0.014

See footnotes at end of table.
625

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Line and cover structures with insulating materials. May work with batt, roll, or blown insulation materials.

47-2131 Insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall

31,450

16.48 9.25 11.26 14.67 20.00 27.76

34,280 19,240 23,420 30,510 41,600 57,730

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building finishing contractors 23,610 $ 16.23 33,760 $

2. Building equipment contractors 1,440 18.63 38,750

3. Nonresidential building construction 1,250 17.02 35,400

4. Other specialty trade contractors 1,230 16.20 33,700

5. Building foundation and exterior contractors 790 16.74 34,820

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Remediation and other waste services 190 27.32 56,820

2. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 70 24.85 51,690

3. Colleges and universities 30 21.53 44,790

4. Power generation and supply 60 19.60 40,760

5. Building equipment contractors 1,440 18.63 38,750

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Idaho 510 $ 11.94 24,830 $ 0.082

2. Delaware 270 16.36 34,020 0.064

3. Oregon 780 17.36 36,100 0.047

4. Washington 1,260 20.55 42,740 0.046

5. Nevada 580 16.40 34,120 0.046

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 1,130 26.72 55,590 0.019

2. New York 1,010 23.98 49,870 0.012

3. New Jersey 960 22.17 46,120 0.024

4. Rhode Island (6) 21.00 43,680 (6)

5. Washington 1,260 20.55 42,740 0.046

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lake Charles, LA 240 $ 14.92 31,030 $ 0.278

2. Lynn-Peabody-Salem, MA NECTA Division 190 13.72 28,540 0.187

3. Dover, DE 100 14.34 29,830 0.173

4. Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA 200 14.96 31,110 0.170

5. Anderson, SC 80 15.43 32,100 0.135

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div (6) 30.23 62,890 (6)

2. Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metro Div (6) 28.03 58,310 (6)

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 610 27.92 58,080 0.012

4. Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA 50 23.47 48,810 0.112

5. St. Louis, MO-IL 300 22.81 47,450 0.023

See footnotes at end of table.
626

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.

47-2132 Insulation workers, mechanical

27,900

20.07 10.51 13.55 17.74 25.12 33.39

41,740 21,870 28,190 36,900 52,250 69,450

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building equipment contractors 12,200 $ 19.14 39,800 $

2. Building finishing contractors 9,170 20.58 42,810

3. Other specialty trade contractors 1,280 29.81 62,000

4. Nonresidential building construction 630 15.86 32,990

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 540 23.80 49,510

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other specialty trade contractors 1,280 29.81 62,000

2. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 40 24.36 50,670

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 540 23.80 49,510

4. Remediation and other waste services 480 22.37 46,520

5. Building finishing contractors 9,170 20.58 42,810

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 1,660 $ 16.48 34,280 $ 0.093

2. Wyoming 210 17.47 36,350 0.080

3. Delaware 330 20.38 42,400 0.078

4. North Dakota 210 17.96 37,360 0.063

5. Mississippi 480 12.25 25,480 0.043

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 680 31.50 65,520 0.008

2. Pennsylvania 630 30.37 63,170 0.011

3. Illinois 1,150 30.28 62,980 0.020

4. Indiana 1,010 27.25 56,680 0.035

5. Alaska 60 25.51 53,060 0.020

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Pascagoula, MS 180 $ 10.41 21,650 $ 0.345

2. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 230 24.60 51,170 0.279

3. Baton Rouge, LA 990 18.00 37,440 0.278

4. Longview, TX 160 13.35 27,780 0.181

5. Evansville, IN-KY 280 20.04 41,690 0.160

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 340 35.53 73,890 0.019

2. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div (6) 33.28 69,220 (6)

3. Gary, IN Metro Div 110 30.56 63,560 0.040

4. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY (6) 29.78 61,950 (6)

5. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 250 27.49 57,170 0.019

See footnotes at end of table.
627

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. May remove old paint to prepare surface prior to

painting. May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency. Exclude "Paperhangers" (47-2142).

47-2141 Painters, construction and maintenance

263,390

16.45 9.97 12.19 15.00 19.51 25.62

34,220 20,740 25,340 31,190 40,580 53,280

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building finishing contractors 183,160 $ 16.16 33,610 $

2. Residential building construction 15,470 16.02 33,320

3. Nonresidential building construction 6,480 17.52 36,430

4. Local government (OES designation) 6,230 20.40 42,440

5. Activities related to real estate 4,140 15.04 31,290

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motion picture and video industries (6) 29.37 61,090

2. Power generation and supply 70 25.94 53,950

3. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 270 24.94 51,870

4. Scientific research and development services 140 24.75 51,480

5. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. (6) 23.54 48,970

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 4,640 $ 19.16 39,860 $ 0.369

2. Arizona 8,800 14.04 29,200 0.342

3. Hawaii 1,900 22.46 46,710 0.317

4. Florida 24,350 13.81 28,720 0.309

5. Washington 8,260 17.14 35,660 0.302

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii 1,900 22.46 46,710 0.317

2. Illinois 10,270 21.81 45,360 0.176

3. New York 12,790 20.79 43,250 0.152

4. Alaska 520 20.75 43,160 0.171

5. District of Columbia 520 20.35 42,330 0.085

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Naples-Marco Island, FL 1,280 $ 14.45 30,060 $ 0.988

2. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 650 19.84 41,280 0.789

3. Lake Charles, LA 620 13.38 27,820 0.718

4. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 1,070 13.74 28,570 0.691

5. Mobile, AL 1,050 12.35 25,690 0.611

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Honolulu, HI 1,360 23.89 49,690 0.318

2. Lawrence-Methuen-Salem, MA-NH NECTA Division 140 23.85 49,600 0.237

3. Fairbanks, AK MSA 100 23.72 49,340 0.270

4. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 6,660 23.55 48,980 0.177

5. Peoria, IL 460 23.26 48,380 0.256

See footnotes at end of table.
628

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Cover interior walls and ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, or attach advertising posters on surfaces, such as walls and billboards. Duties

include removing old materials from surface to be papered.

47-2142 Paperhangers

6,160

17.42 10.34 13.12 16.21 20.62 26.77

36,230 21,500 27,280 33,710 42,880 55,680

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building finishing contractors 4,140 $ 18.12 37,680 $

2. Advertising and related services 1,530 15.05 31,290

3. Employment services 130 17.09 35,550

4. Other miscellaneous manufacturing 80 17.14 35,650

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Building finishing contractors 4,140 18.12 37,680

2. Other miscellaneous manufacturing 80 17.14 35,650

3. Employment services 130 17.09 35,550

4. Advertising and related services 1,530 15.05 31,290

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Pennsylvania 600 $ 18.10 37,650 $ 0.011

2. Maryland 290 14.92 31,030 0.011

3. New York 630 21.46 44,640 0.008

4. Missouri 200 19.03 39,590 0.007

5. Georgia 300 17.98 37,400 0.007

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nevada 80 25.06 52,130 0.006

2. New Jersey 110 24.10 50,130 0.003

3. California 540 22.39 46,580 0.004

4. New York 630 21.46 44,640 0.008

5. Massachusetts 30 20.51 42,650 0.001

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lancaster, PA 120 $ 15.00 31,190 $ 0.053

2. Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA 50 17.39 36,170 0.020

3. Baltimore-Towson, MD 180 15.27 31,760 0.014

4. Syracuse, NY 30 19.63 40,830 0.010

5. Indianapolis-Carmel, IN 90 19.45 40,460 0.010

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 150 26.61 55,340 0.008

2. Fresno, CA (6) 25.84 53,740 (6)

3. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 70 25.57 53,190 0.008

4. Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH (6) 22.76 47,340 (6)

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 440 20.83 43,330 0.009

See footnotes at end of table.
629

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Perform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches or culverts, position pipe, or seal

joints. Exclude "Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers" (51-4121).

47-2151 Pipelayers

58,330

16.21 9.73 11.75 14.58 19.76 25.73

33,710 20,240 24,440 30,330 41,100 53,510

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Utility system construction 24,260 $ 16.08 33,440 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 10,430 15.51 32,250

3. Other specialty trade contractors 6,610 16.37 34,060

4. Building equipment contractors 6,080 17.14 35,640

5. Highway, street, and bridge construction 4,010 16.27 33,840

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Power generation and supply 40 20.81 43,280

2. Water, sewage and other systems 820 19.55 40,670

3. Architectural and engineering services 130 18.50 38,470

4. Nonresidential building construction 1,670 17.74 36,890

5. Cement and concrete product manufacturing (6) 17.37 36,130

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Carolina 3,740 $ 12.51 26,030 $ 0.096

2. Arizona 2,180 15.18 31,580 0.085

3. Wyoming 220 14.31 29,770 0.084

4. Mississippi 930 11.69 24,320 0.084

5. South Carolina 1,520 14.28 29,700 0.083

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 900 28.06 58,370 0.015

2. Alaska (6) 26.78 55,700 (6)

3. Rhode Island 70 24.37 50,700 0.015

4. New Jersey 870 24.15 50,240 0.022

5. Washington 1,460 23.39 48,660 0.053

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Midland, TX 180 $ 12.82 26,660 $ 0.299

2. Greeley, CO 170 16.71 34,770 0.223

3. Columbia, MO 180 16.31 33,920 0.214

4. Naples-Marco Island, FL 250 12.43 25,850 0.193

5. Raleigh-Cary, NC 730 12.12 25,210 0.153

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 470 31.50 65,510 0.013

2. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 260 29.88 62,150 0.100

3. Peoria, IL (6) 29.09 60,510 (6)

4. Elizabethtown, KY (6) 27.48 57,160 (6)

5. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 260 26.55 55,220 0.026

See footnotes at end of table.
630

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and

mechanical control systems.

47-2152 Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters

435,960

22.03 12.30 15.62 20.56 27.54 34.79

45,830 25,580 32,490 42,770 57,280 72,360

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building equipment contractors 315,330 $ 22.18 46,140 $

2. Nonresidential building construction 14,880 22.40 46,580

3. Local government (OES designation) 14,600 19.42 40,390

4. Utility system construction 13,600 20.43 42,500

5. Natural gas distribution 5,360 24.54 51,040

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Technical and trade schools 170 33.35 69,360

2. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 280 32.25 67,080

3. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 3,210 31.28 65,060

4. Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks 30 29.40 61,160

5. Foundries 180 29.10 60,520

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 11,100 $ 18.72 38,930 $ 0.625

2. Delaware 2,080 22.67 47,150 0.490

3. Colorado 9,700 20.96 43,600 0.439

4. Montana 1,870 22.71 47,230 0.438

5. Nevada 5,430 21.43 44,580 0.432

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 18,850 29.58 61,530 0.324

2. Alaska 1,240 28.34 58,950 0.408

3. New York 25,250 27.28 56,740 0.301

4. Oregon 4,620 27.25 56,670 0.280

5. New Jersey 11,530 27.22 56,620 0.291

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Baton Rouge, LA 4,260 $ 19.42 40,400 $ 1.197

2. Pascagoula, MS 590 21.01 43,700 1.132

3. Kokomo, IN 500 30.33 63,080 1.089

4. Evansville, IN-KY 1,670 23.09 48,030 0.953

5. Bellingham, WA 720 24.26 50,470 0.930

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 410 32.49 67,570 0.655

2. Longview, WA 220 32.19 66,960 0.618

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 2,430 32.09 66,740 0.273

4. Gary, IN Metro Div 1,890 31.95 66,460 0.695

5. Springfield, MO 650 31.76 66,050 0.344

See footnotes at end of table.
631

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials. May also set ornamental plaster.

47-2161 Plasterers and stucco masons

50,700

17.91 10.84 13.53 16.68 21.25 27.31

37,260 22,540 28,130 34,700 44,200 56,810

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building finishing contractors 34,510 $ 18.36 38,190 $

2. Building foundation and exterior contractors 9,630 16.02 33,320

3. Residential building construction 2,150 17.54 36,480

4. Other specialty trade contractors 1,650 15.86 33,000

5. Nonresidential building construction 1,120 20.84 43,340

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) (6) 23.94 49,790

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 60 22.76 47,350

3. Other nonmetallic mineral products (6) 21.65 45,040

4. Building equipment contractors 40 21.13 43,940

5. Elementary and secondary schools 60 21.10 43,880

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 2,550 $ 18.42 38,310 $ 0.203

2. Arizona 4,620 13.21 27,480 0.179

3. Utah 1,450 14.21 29,570 0.126

4. California 17,740 19.35 40,260 0.118

5. New Mexico 870 15.28 31,790 0.110

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 810 26.83 55,800 0.014

2. Minnesota 700 26.14 54,370 0.026

3. Hawaii 220 25.06 52,120 0.037

4. Michigan 340 24.09 50,100 0.008

5. Washington 600 23.51 48,900 0.022

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Ogden-Clearfield, UT 500 $ 14.80 30,780 $ 0.261

2. Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL 410 17.03 35,420 0.245

3. Modesto, CA 390 24.73 51,440 0.233

4. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 2,100 19.31 40,170 0.232

5. Fresno, CA 740 23.87 49,650 0.226

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Camden, NJ Metro Div 50 27.61 57,420 0.009

2. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 140 27.01 56,190 0.012

3. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 590 26.46 55,030 0.033

4. Springfield, IL 40 26.40 54,910 0.037

5. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 330 26.12 54,330 0.024

See footnotes at end of table.
632

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Position and secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms in order to reinforce concrete. Use a variety of fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, and hand

tools. Include rod busters.

47-2171 Reinforcing iron and rebar workers

30,180

20.35 10.25 13.15 18.38 27.03 34.15

42,330 21,310 27,350 38,220 56,230 71,030

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building foundation and exterior contractors 20,500 $ 20.70 43,050 $

2. Nonresidential building construction 2,350 19.12 39,760

3. Other specialty trade contractors 1,680 18.67 38,830

4. Highway, street, and bridge construction 1,680 20.20 42,010

5. Utility system construction 630 14.48 30,110

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Building equipment contractors (6) 29.04 60,410

2. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 130 26.34 54,780

3. Metal and mineral merchant wholesalers (6) 21.87 45,480

4. Architectural and structural metals mfg. 420 21.03 43,750

5. Building foundation and exterior contractors 20,500 20.70 43,050

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Utah 820 $ 17.90 37,230 $ 0.071

2. New Mexico 320 12.63 26,270 0.041

3. Alabama 740 15.05 31,290 0.039

4. Texas 3,670 13.43 27,940 0.038

5. Louisiana 650 18.92 39,350 0.037

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oregon 80 33.69 70,080 0.005

2. Illinois (6) 32.92 68,480 (6)

3. New Jersey 410 32.12 66,800 0.010

4. New York 740 30.14 62,690 0.009

5. Minnesota 120 26.61 55,340 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL 330 $ 10.26 21,350 $ 0.149

2. Victoria, TX 40 13.27 27,600 0.083

3. Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metro Div 620 15.25 31,720 0.082

4. Tucson, AZ 300 14.23 29,610 0.081

5. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 950 24.58 51,120 0.075

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA (6) 34.29 71,330 (6)

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 330 33.79 70,280 0.007

3. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 1,370 33.54 69,750 0.036

4. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 120 32.06 66,680 0.010

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 530 28.68 59,650 0.052

See footnotes at end of table.
633

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, and related materials. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal,

insulate, or soundproof sections of structures.

47-2181 Roofers

125,030

16.99 9.81 12.12 15.51 20.79 26.79

35,340 20,390 25,210 32,260 43,250 55,720

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building foundation and exterior contractors 112,700 $ 16.97 35,300 $

2. Residential building construction 3,190 15.44 32,110

3. Building finishing contractors 2,130 15.41 32,060

4. Employment services 1,860 19.79 41,170

5. Nonresidential building construction 1,510 17.14 35,640

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Architectural and engineering services (6) 27.65 57,520

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 70 22.62 47,050

3. Local government (OES designation) 140 22.57 46,950

4. Elementary and secondary schools 280 20.47 42,570

5. Employment services 1,860 19.79 41,170

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Florida 15,780 $ 14.64 30,460 $ 0.201

2. Arizona 5,040 14.43 30,010 0.196

3. Nevada 2,410 17.40 36,190 0.192

4. New Mexico 1,460 12.06 25,080 0.185

5. Utah 1,970 15.09 31,400 0.171

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 5,180 23.94 49,800 0.089

2. Massachusetts 1,720 23.47 48,820 0.054

3. Minnesota 1,540 23.20 48,270 0.057

4. New Jersey 2,010 22.85 47,520 0.051

5. Hawaii 770 22.56 46,930 0.129

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Port St. Lucie-Fort Pierce, FL 1,090 $ 14.37 29,890 $ 0.849

2. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL 1,010 18.39 38,260 0.457

3. St. George, UT 190 14.38 29,920 0.379

4. Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice, FL 980 15.16 31,540 0.339

5. Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL 540 13.67 28,440 0.322

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Edison, NJ Metro Div 270 31.06 64,610 0.027

2. Duluth, MN-WI 160 26.50 55,130 0.128

3. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 160 26.16 54,400 0.134

4. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 3,250 26.03 54,150 0.087

5. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 900 25.50 53,040 0.051

See footnotes at end of table.
634

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings. Work may involve any

of the following: setting up and operating fabricating machines to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal; shaping metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer;

operating soldering and welding equipment to join sheet metal parts; inspecting, assembling, and smoothing seams and joints of burred surfaces. Include sheet

metal duct installers who install prefabricated sheet metal ducts used for heating, air conditioning, or other purposes.

47-2211 Sheet metal workers

177,540

19.61 10.36 13.30 17.96 24.89 32.30

40,780 21,540 27,660 37,360 51,760 67,180

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building equipment contractors 89,500 $ 20.33 42,290 $

2. Building foundation and exterior contractors 17,350 18.16 37,770

3. Architectural and structural metals mfg. 17,030 18.29 38,040

4. Building finishing contractors 11,130 20.82 43,300

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 6,200 22.46 46,710

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motor vehicle manufacturing 550 29.65 61,680

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 90 29.14 60,600

3. Local government (OES designation) 300 28.09 58,420

4. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 30 27.92 58,080

5. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 1,190 26.21 54,510

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Kansas 2,980 $ 20.47 42,580 $ 0.226

2. Utah 2,400 18.38 38,240 0.209

3. Virginia 7,380 17.60 36,600 0.205

4. Maryland 4,980 18.93 39,370 0.197

5. Washington 5,370 23.92 49,760 0.196

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii 560 27.70 57,610 0.093

2. New York 6,210 26.41 54,930 0.074

3. New Jersey 3,920 25.47 52,980 0.099

4. Illinois 6,610 25.18 52,370 0.113

5. Minnesota 3,740 24.88 51,750 0.139

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Warner Robins, GA 1,060 $ 21.34 44,380 $ 1.970

2. Ogden-Clearfield, UT 1,180 20.58 42,800 0.617

3. Decatur, IL 230 22.80 47,420 0.419

4. Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL 610 13.37 27,810 0.373

5. Eugene-Springfield, OR 550 21.90 45,540 0.372

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 1,080 32.33 67,240 0.089

2. Atlantic City, NJ 130 30.82 64,110 0.088

3. Fairbanks, AK MSA 90 30.81 64,080 0.243

4. Olympia, WA 180 30.29 63,010 0.191

5. Kankakee-Bradley, IL 80 30.02 62,440 0.186

See footnotes at end of table.
635

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. May erect metal

storage tanks and assemble prefabricated metal buildings. Exclude "Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers" (47-2171).

47-2221 Structural iron and steel workers

67,560

21.13 10.94 14.11 19.46 27.08 34.78

43,950 22,760 29,350 40,480 56,320 72,340

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building foundation and exterior contractors 30,470 $ 22.18 46,130 $

2. Nonresidential building construction 13,780 17.93 37,280

3. Building equipment contractors 3,740 22.48 46,750

4. Utility system construction 2,780 20.24 42,090

5. Highway, street, and bridge construction 2,760 25.93 53,930

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Land subdivision 60 31.70 65,940

2. Power generation and supply 40 26.93 56,010

3. Highway, street, and bridge construction 2,760 25.93 53,930

4. Residential building construction (6) 24.87 51,730

5. Building equipment contractors 3,740 22.48 46,750

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 3,170 $ 17.22 35,820 $ 0.178

2. West Virginia 800 16.69 34,710 0.113

3. South Dakota 370 13.43 27,930 0.097

4. Alaska 280 27.11 56,390 0.092

5. Wyoming 230 16.01 33,290 0.088

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 4,490 32.25 67,080 0.054

2. Illinois 3,050 31.89 66,330 0.052

3. Nevada 1,030 29.67 61,720 0.082

4. Massachusetts 1,260 29.17 60,670 0.040

5. New Jersey 1,190 28.85 60,000 0.030

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lake Charles, LA 440 $ 21.19 44,070 $ 0.509

2. Harrisonburg, VA 190 15.07 31,340 0.328

3. Fort Walton Beach-Crestview-Destin, FL 230 13.22 27,490 0.266

4. Corpus Christi, TX 370 12.02 25,010 0.217

5. Mobile, AL 330 15.62 32,490 0.192

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 850 37.43 77,850 0.070

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 2,200 34.14 71,000 0.044

3. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 1,960 32.99 68,610 0.052

4. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div (6) 32.74 68,110 (6)

5. Camden, NJ Metro Div 190 32.57 67,750 0.036

See footnotes at end of table.
636

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Help brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, or tile and marble setters by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials

or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Exclude apprentice workers and report them with the appropriate skilled construction trade occupation (47-2011

through 47-2221). Exclude construction laborers who do not primarily assist brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons or tile and marble setters, and classify

them under "Construction Laborers" (47-2061).

47-3011 Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters

62,290

13.39 8.65 10.09 12.19 15.12 20.30

27,850 18,000 20,980 25,350 31,460 42,220

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building foundation and exterior contractors 41,790 $ 13.49 28,060 $

2. Building finishing contractors 13,390 13.15 27,340

3. Nonresidential building construction 2,710 13.65 28,380

4. Residential building construction 1,200 13.71 28,510

5. Other specialty trade contractors 1,120 11.53 23,980

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Employment services (6) 15.70 32,660

2. Residential building construction 1,200 13.71 28,510

3. Nonresidential building construction 2,710 13.65 28,380

4. Building foundation and exterior contractors 41,790 13.49 28,060

5. Other miscellaneous store retailers (6) 13.33 27,730

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 3,230 $ 13.86 28,820 $ 0.257

2. Utah 1,410 10.87 22,600 0.123

3. Virginia 4,330 12.19 25,350 0.120

4. South Carolina 1,440 10.55 21,940 0.078

5. Arizona 1,780 10.93 22,740 0.069

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 1,180 20.58 42,810 0.037

2. New York 1,540 19.88 41,350 0.018

3. Illinois 1,820 19.77 41,110 0.031

4. Connecticut 550 17.86 37,150 0.033

5. Washington 750 17.63 36,660 0.027

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 2,830 $ 13.93 28,970 $ 0.312

2. Naples-Marco Island, FL 370 13.23 27,520 0.286

3. Waco, TX 240 9.74 20,260 0.246

4. Chico, CA 180 12.48 25,950 0.238

5. Greeley, CO 140 12.30 25,570 0.184

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rockford, IL (6) 22.56 46,920 (6)

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 900 21.88 45,510 0.018

3. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 760 21.82 45,390 0.046

4. Tacoma, WA Metro Div (6) 21.11 43,910 (6)

5. South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI 80 21.03 43,730 0.059

See footnotes at end of table.
637

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Help carpenters by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Exclude

apprentice workers and report them with the appropriate skilled construction trade occupation (47-2011 through 47-2221). Exclude construction laborers who do

not primarily assist carpenters, and classify them under "Construction Laborers" (47-2061).

47-3012 Helpers--carpenters

104,200

11.63 7.75 9.32 11.09 13.47 16.17

24,190 16,120 19,390 23,060 28,020 33,630

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Residential building construction 42,550 $ 11.53 23,990 $

2. Building foundation and exterior contractors 16,880 11.51 23,950

3. Nonresidential building construction 15,690 12.55 26,090

4. Building finishing contractors 14,980 11.63 24,190

5. Employment services 2,160 10.04 20,890

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Architectural and engineering services 70 14.57 30,300

2. Lumber and const. supply merchant wholesalers 220 13.11 27,270

3. Performing arts companies 40 12.69 26,400

4. Highway, street, and bridge construction 780 12.63 26,270

5. Offices of real estate agents and brokers (6) 12.59 26,180

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 3,830 $ 12.40 25,790 $ 0.304

2. Montana 1,190 11.38 23,670 0.279

3. North Dakota 920 10.51 21,850 0.274

4. Utah 2,830 10.67 22,190 0.246

5. West Virginia 1,640 9.71 20,200 0.231

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii 440 15.40 32,040 0.073

2. Alaska 60 14.88 30,960 0.020

3. Massachusetts 1,330 14.63 30,430 0.042

4. Connecticut 720 14.41 29,970 0.043

5. District of Columbia 70 13.90 28,910 0.011

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Ogden-Clearfield, UT 850 $ 11.42 23,750 $ 0.444

2. Billings, MT 300 10.90 22,680 0.375

3. Baton Rouge, LA 1,230 9.60 19,970 0.346

4. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 3,010 12.58 26,160 0.332

5. Grand Forks, ND-MN 160 10.66 22,170 0.320

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA Metropolitan NECTA 50 18.71 38,920 0.100

2. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA 90 17.56 36,520 0.051

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 220 17.42 36,230 0.023

4. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 330 17.32 36,020 0.020

5. Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division (6) 16.94 35,230 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
638

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Help electricians by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Exclude

apprentice workers and report them with the appropriate skilled construction trade occupation (47-2011 through 47-2221). Exclude construction laborers who do

not primarily assist electricians, and classify them under "Construction Laborers" (47-2061).

47-3013 Helpers--electricians

100,550

12.05 8.04 9.52 11.42 14.00 17.07

25,050 16,730 19,800 23,760 29,120 35,500

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building equipment contractors 92,570 $ 11.94 24,840 $

2. Employment services 1,800 10.86 22,580

3. Nonresidential building construction 1,560 13.06 27,170

4. Local government (OES designation) 550 20.04 41,680

5. Power generation and supply 400 16.08 33,440

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 110 21.21 44,120

2. Local government (OES designation) 550 20.04 41,680

3. State government (OES designation) 40 18.24 37,940

4. Power generation and supply 400 16.08 33,440

5. Elementary and secondary schools (6) 16.05 33,390

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Mexico 1,680 $ 12.21 25,400 $ 0.213

2. Nevada 2,490 11.11 23,100 0.198

3. Alabama 3,680 9.87 20,520 0.192

4. North Carolina 7,080 11.40 23,720 0.182

5. South Carolina 3,020 11.00 22,890 0.164

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 1,620 16.56 34,450 0.028

2. Hawaii 280 15.71 32,690 0.047

3. Alaska 110 15.65 32,540 0.036

4. New York 3,610 15.29 31,800 0.043

5. Massachusetts 2,330 14.96 31,110 0.073

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Mobile, AL 830 $ 10.13 21,070 $ 0.483

2. Savannah, GA 600 10.12 21,050 0.400

3. Punta Gorda, FL 160 10.53 21,900 0.382

4. Midland, TX 230 8.31 17,280 0.382

5. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC 410 10.50 21,830 0.350

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 80 19.83 41,260 0.008

2. Modesto, CA (6) 18.53 38,540 (6)

3. Canton-Massillon, OH 80 18.30 38,050 0.047

4. Anderson, SC 40 18.05 37,540 0.067

5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 1,180 17.85 37,120 0.031

See footnotes at end of table.
639

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Help painters, paperhangers, plasterers, or stucco masons by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and

cleaning work area and equipment. Exclude apprentice workers and report them with the appropriate skilled construction trade occupation (47-2011 through

47-2221). Exclude construction laborers who do not primarily assist painters, paperhangers, plasterers, or stucco masons, and classify them under "Construction

Laborers" (47-2061).

47-3014 Helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons

23,390

10.87 7.62 8.64 10.25 12.25 14.82

22,620 15,860 17,970 21,330 25,490 30,820

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building finishing contractors 17,810 $ 10.83 22,530 $

2. Building foundation and exterior contractors 2,400 11.12 23,140

3. Other specialty trade contractors 760 10.45 21,750

4. Residential building construction 670 10.42 21,670

5. Employment services 590 10.05 20,910

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Local government (OES designation) 50 18.74 38,980

2. Elementary and secondary schools 50 14.93 31,050

3. Building equipment contractors 130 13.98 29,070

4. Colleges and universities 50 13.29 27,650

5. Highway, street, and bridge construction (6) 12.11 25,190

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 1,600 $ 11.34 23,590 $ 0.127

2. Louisiana 970 10.21 21,240 0.055

3. Utah 610 9.56 19,890 0.053

4. New Mexico 420 9.65 20,080 0.053

5. Florida 3,860 10.15 21,120 0.049

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 730 16.88 35,110 0.013

2. Missouri 150 16.47 34,260 0.006

3. Minnesota 230 13.67 28,430 0.009

4. Delaware (6) 13.13 27,300 (6)

5. Michigan 400 12.80 26,620 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Naples-Marco Island, FL 280 $ 10.49 21,830 $ 0.216

2. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 1,310 11.46 23,840 0.144

3. Port St. Lucie-Fort Pierce, FL 180 11.70 24,330 0.140

4. Provo-Orem, UT 200 9.77 20,320 0.121

5. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC 130 9.11 18,960 0.111

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. St. Louis, MO-IL (6) 20.80 43,270 (6)

2. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 460 18.06 37,560 0.012

3. Modesto, CA (6) 15.43 32,100 (6)

4. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 160 15.31 31,840 0.009

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division (6) 14.52 30,200 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
640

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Help plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning

work area and equipment. Exclude apprentice workers and report them with the appropriate skilled construction trade occupation (47-2011 through 47-2221).

Exclude construction laborers who do not primarily assist plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers, and classify them under "Construction Laborers"

(47-2061).

47-3015 Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters

81,510

12.22 8.18 9.71 11.50 14.07 17.21

25,430 17,020 20,190 23,910 29,270 35,800

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building equipment contractors 65,130 $ 12.05 25,070 $

2. Utility system construction 6,170 12.09 25,150

3. Nonresidential building construction 2,920 12.75 26,530

4. Other specialty trade contractors 1,310 12.09 25,140

Local government (OES designation) 870 (6) 5. (6)

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Natural gas distribution 180 20.66 42,980

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 90 20.36 42,360

3. Elementary and secondary schools 60 17.76 36,950

4. Pipeline transportation of natural gas 40 15.95 33,180

5. Colleges and universities 90 15.41 32,050

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Mexico 1,550 $ 12.60 26,210 $ 0.196

2. Nevada 1,660 13.82 28,750 0.132

3. Louisiana 2,320 11.40 23,710 0.131

4. South Carolina 2,400 10.99 22,860 0.130

5. Wyoming 320 10.52 21,890 0.122

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 1,760 18.49 38,450 0.030

2. Oregon 290 15.86 32,980 0.018

3. Montana 350 15.49 32,220 0.082

4. Connecticut 510 15.33 31,880 0.031

5. New York 3,200 14.60 30,360 0.038

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Hinesville-Fort Stewart, GA 70 $ 9.81 20,410 $ 0.463

2. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC 310 10.15 21,100 0.265

3. Las Cruces, NM 160 10.79 22,450 0.243

4. Sumter, SC 90 10.90 22,660 0.237

5. Midland, TX 140 12.23 25,450 0.233

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 1,170 20.78 43,230 0.031

2. St. Louis, MO-IL 340 19.59 40,740 0.026

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 150 18.32 38,110 0.015

4. Modesto, CA 70 17.88 37,180 0.042

5. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 50 17.74 36,900 0.080

See footnotes at end of table.
641

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Help roofers by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Exclude

apprentice workers and report them with the appropriate skilled construction trade occupation (47-2011 through 47-2221). Exclude construction laborers who do

not primarily assist roofers, and classify them under "Construction Laborers" (47-2061).

47-3016 Helpers--roofers

21,050

10.93 7.70 8.94 10.46 12.53 15.07

22,740 16,020 18,590 21,760 26,060 31,340

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building foundation and exterior contractors 19,560 $ 10.96 22,800 $

2. Building finishing contractors 700 10.04 20,870

3. Building equipment contractors 280 11.18 23,250

4. Employment services 150 9.67 20,110

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other specialty trade contractors (6) 13.63 28,340

2. Building equipment contractors 280 11.18 23,250

3. Residential building construction (6) 11.06 23,010

4. Building foundation and exterior contractors 19,560 10.96 22,800

5. Building finishing contractors 700 10.04 20,870

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 800 $ 10.79 22,440 $ 0.064

2. North Dakota 150 10.74 22,350 0.045

3. Wyoming 110 9.66 20,100 0.042

4. New Mexico 290 9.44 19,630 0.037

5. Utah 390 10.63 22,110 0.034

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Minnesota 210 16.03 33,340 0.008

2. Massachusetts 340 15.25 31,710 0.011

3. New Jersey 320 13.59 28,270 0.008

4. Washington 280 13.50 28,080 0.010

5. Maryland 790 13.39 27,860 0.031

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL 480 $ 10.17 21,150 $ 0.217

2. Port St. Lucie-Fort Pierce, FL 140 9.38 19,500 0.109

3. Cleveland, TN 40 9.09 18,910 0.102

4. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 80 13.54 28,160 0.088

5. Reno-Sparks, NV 190 11.34 23,590 0.086

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Duluth, MN-WI (6) 17.56 36,530 (6)

2. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 90 17.33 36,050 0.005

3. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 200 16.10 33,480 0.012

4. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div (6) 15.38 31,980 (6)

5. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 180 14.97 31,140 0.020

See footnotes at end of table.
642

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All construction trades helpers not listed separately.

47-3019 Helpers, construction trades, all other

35,880

11.93 7.52 9.10 10.94 13.72 17.53

24,820 15,650 18,930 22,760 28,540 36,460

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building foundation and exterior contractors 6,120 $ 11.53 23,980 $

2. Building finishing contractors 5,840 10.79 22,440

3. Employment services 4,380 10.93 22,730

4. Building equipment contractors 4,100 13.90 28,920

5. Other specialty trade contractors 2,880 12.13 25,230

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Advertising and related services 70 15.25 31,720

2. Scientific research and development services 40 15.01 31,230

3. Rail transportation 90 14.60 30,360

4. Facilities support services 30 14.18 29,480

5. Building equipment contractors 4,100 13.90 28,920

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 1,190 $ 13.51 28,100 $ 0.095

2. Nebraska 680 10.80 22,460 0.075

3. Florida 5,900 11.19 23,270 0.075

4. Wyoming 180 10.90 22,670 0.069

5. Louisiana 1,160 10.99 22,860 0.065

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 1,720 17.04 35,440 0.030

2. New York (6) 14.96 31,110 (6)

3. Michigan 850 14.59 30,340 0.020

4. Ohio 890 13.64 28,360 0.017

5. Idaho (6) 13.55 28,180 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Baton Rouge, LA 590 $ 11.78 24,510 $ 0.166

2. Wichita, KS 360 8.14 16,940 0.125

3. Tyler, TX 110 10.64 22,140 0.118

4. Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL 190 9.11 18,950 0.116

5. Ocala, FL 110 10.85 22,580 0.110

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH (6) 21.21 44,120 (6)

2. Duluth, MN-WI 100 20.62 42,880 0.080

3. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 950 20.04 41,670 0.025

4. Charleston, WV (6) 18.24 37,930 (6)

5. South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (6) 17.63 36,680 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
643

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections

may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.

47-4011 Construction and building inspectors

96,630

23.37 14.05 17.60 22.39 28.26 34.90

48,620 29,210 36,610 46,570 58,780 72,590

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 44,140 $ 23.00 47,850 $

2. Architectural and engineering services 28,440 23.68 49,250

3. State government (OES designation) 8,210 21.39 44,490

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,200 28.94 60,190

5. Management and technical consulting services 1,900 24.16 50,250

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Support activities for mining 40 30.23 62,880

2. Management of companies and enterprises 390 29.72 61,810

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,200 28.94 60,190

4. Nonresidential building construction 1,720 28.83 59,970

5. Power generation and supply 580 27.87 57,970

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Maryland 2,890 $ 21.94 45,630 $ 0.114

2. New Jersey 4,280 25.87 53,810 0.108

3. Idaho 660 20.18 41,980 0.106

4. Virginia 3,760 23.67 49,230 0.104

5. Pennsylvania 5,400 20.46 42,560 0.096

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 11,210 29.80 61,980 0.074

2. District of Columbia 210 29.68 61,740 0.034

3. Washington 2,190 27.95 58,130 0.080

4. Nevada 1,180 27.65 57,500 0.094

5. Connecticut 930 26.71 55,560 0.056

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Ocean City, NJ 160 $ 31.59 65,720 $ 0.399

2. Salisbury, MD 150 16.35 34,020 0.282

3. Williamsport, PA 130 19.40 40,340 0.253

4. Tyler, TX 190 21.84 45,440 0.204

5. Reading, PA 330 22.47 46,740 0.197

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Reno-Sparks, NV 140 34.97 72,730 0.064

2. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 290 34.58 71,920 0.075

3. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA 230 34.22 71,170 0.130

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 540 33.90 70,520 0.061

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 970 33.11 68,880 0.095

See footnotes at end of table.
644

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.

47-4021 Elevator installers and repairers

21,700

29.78 17.79 23.90 30.59 35.76 42.14

61,930 36,990 49,710 63,620 74,390 87,660

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building equipment contractors 19,930 $ 29.98 62,360 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 400 28.11 58,470

3. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers 360 29.53 61,420

4. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing 140 22.57 46,940

5. Colleges and universities 120 28.11 58,470

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Building equipment contractors 19,930 29.98 62,360

2. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers 360 29.53 61,420

3. Electronic markets and agents and brokers (6) 28.95 60,220

4. Local government (OES designation) 400 28.11 58,470

5. Colleges and universities 120 28.11 58,470

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 320 $ 35.09 72,990 $ 0.053

2. New York 3,480 31.72 65,970 0.041

3. Maryland 1,030 30.90 64,260 0.041

4. Florida 2,290 26.31 54,730 0.029

5. Minnesota 720 30.50 63,450 0.027

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii 320 35.09 72,990 0.053

2. California 1,790 34.10 70,940 0.012

3. Massachusetts 640 33.99 70,710 0.020

4. Indiana 200 32.59 67,780 0.007

5. Missouri 620 32.01 66,590 0.023

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Honolulu, HI 320 $ 34.99 72,770 $ 0.075

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 3,190 31.56 65,640 0.064

3. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 550 24.49 50,930 0.054

4. Baltimore-Towson, MD 610 30.97 64,420 0.048

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 390 37.94 78,920 0.038

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 390 37.94 78,920 0.038

2. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 620 36.34 75,580 0.017

3. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 80 34.98 72,770 0.005

4. Honolulu, HI 320 34.99 72,770 0.075

5. Edison, NJ Metro Div 270 33.94 70,580 0.027

See footnotes at end of table.
645

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Erect and repair metal and wooden fences and fence gates around highways, industrial establishments, residences, or farms, using hand and power tools.

47-4031 Fence erectors

24,610

13.53 8.50 10.23 12.69 15.59 19.63

28,130 17,690 21,270 26,400 32,430 40,830

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other specialty trade contractors 19,780 $ 13.48 28,040 $

2. Building material and supplies dealers 1,950 12.68 26,380

3. Building foundation and exterior contractors 580 12.07 25,110

4. Other heavy construction 480 15.10 31,410

5. Architectural and structural metals mfg. 140 13.62 28,320

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Employment services 120 15.43 32,090

2. Other heavy construction 480 15.10 31,410

3. Machinery and equipment rental and leasing (6) 14.34 29,820

4. Architectural and structural metals mfg. 140 13.62 28,320

5. Other specialty trade contractors 19,780 13.48 28,040

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Utah 750 $ 10.84 22,550 $ 0.065

2. Montana 220 11.20 23,310 0.052

3. Rhode Island 230 14.40 29,950 0.048

4. Nevada 600 12.94 26,920 0.048

5. Nebraska 390 13.04 27,130 0.043

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 600 16.96 35,270 0.010

2. Massachusetts 560 16.77 34,890 0.018

3. California 3,210 16.25 33,790 0.021

4. Michigan (6) 15.56 32,360 (6)

5. Washington 1,070 15.22 31,650 0.039

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Logan, UT-ID 100 $ 11.67 24,270 $ 0.227

2. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 150 11.74 24,420 0.182

3. Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice, FL 380 13.88 28,860 0.132

4. Reno-Sparks, NV 150 13.14 27,330 0.068

5. Stockton, CA 140 12.89 26,800 0.066

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div (6) 21.45 44,610 (6)

2. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY 160 18.27 38,000 0.030

3. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 710 17.82 37,060 0.017

4. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 130 17.31 36,000 0.023

5. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div (6) 16.79 34,930 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
646

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials,

contaminated soil, etc. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. May operate

earth-moving equipment or trucks.

47-4041 Hazardous materials removal workers

38,740

18.43 11.02 13.31 17.04 22.75 28.45

38,340 22,910 27,680 35,450 47,320 59,180

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Remediation and other waste services 26,670 $ 18.19 37,840 $

2. Waste treatment and disposal 3,410 19.22 39,980

3. Waste collection 1,370 18.21 37,880

4. Management and technical consulting services 810 22.13 46,030

5. Local government (OES designation) 760 19.92 41,440

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Power generation and supply 80 27.32 56,820

2. Scientific research and development services 30 26.38 54,870

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 90 24.89 51,770

4. Management and technical consulting services 810 22.13 46,030

5. Elementary and secondary schools 70 21.75 45,230

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 330 (6) (6) 0.109

2. Maine 410 15.42 32,070 0.069

3. New Jersey 2,690 22.10 45,960 0.068

4. Washington 1,820 26.01 54,110 0.066

5. Louisiana 1,080 14.73 30,650 0.061

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 1,820 26.01 54,110 0.066

2. Minnesota 680 24.38 50,720 0.025

3. Rhode Island (6) 24.05 50,020 (6)

4. Illinois 760 23.66 49,210 0.013

5. New Jersey 2,690 22.10 45,960 0.068

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA 840 $ 29.61 61,600 $ 0.996

2. Lawrence-Methuen-Salem, MA-NH NECTA Division 310 20.64 42,940 0.526

3. Lewiston-Auburn, ME Metropolitan NECTA 90 14.41 29,960 0.187

4. Hattiesburg, MS 100 10.83 22,520 0.176

5. Syracuse, NY 420 22.47 46,740 0.136

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Jackson, MI 30 31.27 65,050 0.051

2. Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA 840 29.61 61,600 0.996

3. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 170 29.05 60,420 0.019

4. Norwich-New London, CT-RI Metropolitan NECTA 30 28.32 58,900 0.022

5. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 480 25.51 53,070 0.027

See footnotes at end of table.
647

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Maintain highways, municipal and rural roads, airport runways, and rights-of-way. Duties include patching broken or eroded pavement, repairing guard rails,

highway markers, and snow fences. May also mow or clear brush from along road or plow snow from roadway. Exclude "Tree Trimmers and Pruners" (37-3013).

47-4051 Highway maintenance workers

138,670

15.56 9.59 11.96 15.17 18.73 22.54

32,370 19,940 24,890 31,540 38,960 46,890

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 100,590 $ 15.36 31,950 $

2. State government (OES designation) 32,420 16.19 33,670

3. Highway, street, and bridge construction 2,460 15.75 32,770

4. Employment services 980 15.94 33,150

5. Utility system construction 340 16.55 34,410

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 30 18.30 38,060

2. Support activities for air transportation (6) 17.53 36,460

3. Utility system construction 340 16.55 34,410

4. State government (OES designation) 32,420 16.19 33,670

5. Support activities for road transportation 160 15.96 33,200

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Maine 2,490 $ 12.73 26,470 $ 0.417

2. Vermont 930 14.88 30,950 0.310

3. South Dakota 1,100 12.33 25,640 0.289

4. New Hampshire 1,780 13.26 27,590 0.284

5. Iowa 3,840 16.26 33,810 0.261

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 60 24.74 51,460 0.020

2. California 3,770 21.53 44,780 0.025

3. Connecticut 2,560 21.35 44,410 0.154

4. Illinois 6,860 20.13 41,880 0.118

5. New Jersey 3,240 19.74 41,060 0.082

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Kingston, NY 430 $ 18.19 37,840 $ 0.708

2. Utica-Rome, NY 900 14.38 29,910 0.697

3. Glens Falls, NY 320 14.53 30,220 0.612

4. Michigan City-La Porte, IN 240 13.42 27,920 0.527

5. Binghamton, NY 580 13.87 28,860 0.521

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 110 25.62 53,290 0.011

2. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 100 25.28 52,590 0.084

3. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA (6) 24.52 51,000 (6)

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 260 23.41 48,680 0.029

5. Springfield, IL 120 22.93 47,690 0.110

See footnotes at end of table.
648

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Lay, repair, and maintain track for standard or narrow-gauge railroad equipment used in regular railroad service or in plant yards, quarries, sand and gravel pits,

and mines. Include ballast cleaning machine operators and railroad bed tamping machine operators.

47-4061 Rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators

13,680

19.06 12.27 15.67 19.23 22.01 25.90

39,640 25,530 32,590 40,000 45,780 53,860

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Rail transportation 10,510 $ 19.57 40,700 $

2. Other heavy construction 1,300 17.27 35,920

3. Local government (OES designation) 500 22.86 47,540

4. Nonresidential building construction 160 12.06 25,070

5. Coal mining 110 20.73 43,120

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Local government (OES designation) 500 22.86 47,540

2. Coal mining 110 20.73 43,120

3. Rail transportation 10,510 19.57 40,700

4. Other heavy construction 1,300 17.27 35,920

5. Utility system construction (6) 13.24 27,530

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nebraska 510 $ 18.09 37,620 $ 0.057

2. Mississippi 560 16.84 35,040 0.050

3. Minnesota 610 17.02 35,390 0.023

4. Iowa 300 19.92 41,440 0.020

5. Illinois 1,180 20.58 42,810 0.020

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Indiana 280 22.93 47,700 0.010

2. Idaho (6) 20.94 43,560 (6)

3. Illinois 1,180 20.58 42,810 0.020

4. Colorado 160 20.55 42,750 0.007

5. California 570 20.32 42,270 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. St. Louis, MO-IL 120 $ 18.91 39,340 $ 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. St. Louis, MO-IL 120 18.91 39,340 0.009

2. Baton Rouge, LA (6) 16.50 34,310 (6)

3. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div (6) 15.28 31,790 (6)

4. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX (6) 12.57 26,140 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
649

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains. May patch walls and partitions of tank, replace damaged drain tile, or repair breaks in underground piping.

47-4071 Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners

22,090

15.65 9.29 11.74 15.11 18.78 23.02

32,560 19,310 24,420 31,430 39,060 47,870

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Remediation and other waste services 11,420 $ 14.94 31,070 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 4,930 17.30 35,990

3. Utility system construction 1,020 16.27 33,840

4. Building equipment contractors 980 16.42 34,160

5. Services to buildings and dwellings 850 16.97 35,300

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Local government (OES designation) 4,930 17.30 35,990

2. Services to buildings and dwellings 850 16.97 35,300

3. Residential building construction (6) 16.82 34,980

4. Building equipment contractors 980 16.42 34,160

5. Utility system construction 1,020 16.27 33,840

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 730 $ 14.92 31,040 $ 0.041

2. Rhode Island 180 19.13 39,800 0.037

3. Maine 210 14.53 30,220 0.035

4. New Hampshire 210 13.92 28,950 0.033

5. Montana 140 12.80 26,620 0.033

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 680 20.49 42,620 0.017

2. Connecticut 440 19.24 40,020 0.027

3. Rhode Island 180 19.13 39,800 0.037

4. Illinois 960 19.02 39,570 0.016

5. Utah 210 18.91 39,330 0.018

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. El Centro, CA 60 $ 17.46 36,310 $ 0.119

2. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 550 15.58 32,400 0.069

3. Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division 30 14.99 31,170 0.065

4. Gainesville, FL 70 10.33 21,490 0.059

5. Port St. Lucie-Fort Pierce, FL 70 12.88 26,780 0.055

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 70 25.19 52,390 0.007

2. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 50 24.86 51,710 0.003

3. Edison, NJ Metro Div 330 22.79 47,400 0.033

4. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 190 22.72 47,260 0.014

5. Holland-Grand Haven, MI (6) 21.67 45,070 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
650

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Lay out, cut, and paste segmental paving units. Include installers of bedding and restraining materials for the paving units.

47-4091 Segmental pavers

880

13.75 8.41 10.47 13.80 17.05 19.11

28,600 17,480 21,780 28,700 35,450 39,740

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other specialty trade contractors 580 $ 14.13 29,390 $

2. Highway, street, and bridge construction 80 13.55 28,180

3. Other heavy construction 40 17.33 36,060

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other heavy construction 40 17.33 36,060

2. Other specialty trade contractors 580 14.13 29,390

3. Highway, street, and bridge construction 80 13.55 28,180

4. Building foundation and exterior contractors (6) 9.53 19,820

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Carolina 90 $ 10.63 22,120 $ 0.005

2. Arizona 70 11.86 24,670 0.003

3. Texas 130 10.69 22,240 0.001

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California (6) 15.54 32,330 (6)

2. Arizona 70 11.86 24,670 0.003

3. Texas 130 10.69 22,240 0.001

4. South Carolina 90 10.63 22,120 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 70 $ 11.86 24,670 $ 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div (6) 16.34 33,990 (6)

2. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 70 11.86 24,670 0.004

3. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX (6) 8.79 18,270 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
651

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All construction and related workers not listed separately.

47-4099 Construction and related workers, all other

56,130

15.81 8.82 11.17 14.65 18.95 24.78

32,880 18,340 23,240 30,470 39,420 51,550

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Employment services 10,660 $ 13.67 28,440 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 7,330 15.71 32,680

3. Building finishing contractors 7,090 16.04 33,370

4. Other specialty trade contractors 5,570 16.63 34,600

5. Residential building construction 3,270 15.99 33,260

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oil and gas extraction 80 32.01 66,580

2. Power generation and supply 70 26.66 55,460

3. Natural gas distribution 220 26.24 54,570

4. Scientific research and development services 30 21.45 44,620

5. Management and technical consulting services 90 20.94 43,550

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Florida 18,440 $ 13.58 28,240 $ 0.234

2. Alaska 400 22.28 46,340 0.132

3. New Hampshire 760 16.98 35,310 0.121

4. Wyoming 260 13.24 27,540 0.099

5. Arkansas 950 12.88 26,780 0.081

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 400 22.28 46,340 0.132

2. California 6,880 19.49 40,540 0.046

3. New York 810 19.05 39,630 0.010

4. Nevada 510 18.82 39,140 0.041

5. Pennsylvania 610 18.48 38,440 0.011

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL 200 $ 20.85 43,370 $ 0.409

2. Manchester, NH Metropolitan NECTA 320 16.44 34,200 0.324

3. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL 700 14.92 31,040 0.316

4. Naples-Marco Island, FL 290 16.03 33,340 0.224

5. Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL 340 15.68 32,610 0.203

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division (6) 25.87 53,810 (6)

2. South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI 50 23.91 49,720 0.037

3. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div (6) 23.16 48,180 (6)

4. Anchorage, AK MSA (6) 21.95 45,660 (6)

5. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 150 21.86 45,470 0.015

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud through drill hole.

47-5011 Derrick operators, oil and gas

16,920

18.23 11.72 13.88 17.42 22.12 26.49

37,930 24,390 28,870 36,240 46,000 55,100

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Support activities for mining 15,200 $ 18.33 38,130 $

2. Oil and gas extraction 1,230 17.32 36,030

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Support activities for mining 15,200 18.33 38,130

2. Oil and gas extraction 1,230 17.32 36,030

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Oklahoma 2,450 $ 19.61 40,800 $ 0.163

2. Montana 460 21.69 45,120 0.108

3. New Mexico 830 16.76 34,850 0.105

4. North Dakota 320 20.79 43,230 0.095

5. Louisiana 1,280 19.53 40,630 0.072

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 220 22.04 45,840 0.072

2. Montana 460 21.69 45,120 0.108

3. North Dakota 320 20.79 43,230 0.095

4. Wyoming (6) 20.20 42,020 (6)

5. Oklahoma 2,450 19.61 40,800 0.163

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Farmington, NM 390 $ 20.27 42,150 $ 0.781

2. Casper, WY 260 25.00 52,000 0.674

3. Lafayette, LA 430 21.47 44,650 0.308

4. Oklahoma City, OK 1,530 20.86 43,390 0.275

5. Greeley, CO 210 21.73 45,200 0.275

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Anchorage, AK MSA 30 26.29 54,690 0.018

2. Abilene, TX 90 26.28 54,670 0.144

3. Casper, WY 260 25.00 52,000 0.674

4. Greeley, CO 210 21.73 45,200 0.275

5. Lafayette, LA 430 21.47 44,650 0.308

See footnotes at end of table.
653

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up or operate a variety of drills to remove petroleum products from the earth and to find and remove core samples for testing during oil and gas exploration.

47-5012 Rotary drill operators, oil and gas

18,010

20.36 12.11 14.84 18.49 25.73 31.32

42,350 25,190 30,860 38,460 53,520 65,140

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Support activities for mining 15,300 $ 20.22 42,060 $

2. Oil and gas extraction 1,840 22.15 46,070

3. Utility system construction 150 19.43 40,410

4. Architectural and engineering services 110 16.05 33,390

5. Machinery and equipment rental and leasing 80 19.81 41,200

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oil and gas extraction 1,840 22.15 46,070

2. Power generation and supply 30 21.25 44,190

3. Other specialty trade contractors (6) 20.59 42,820

4. Support activities for mining 15,300 20.22 42,060

5. Machinery and equipment rental and leasing 80 19.81 41,200

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 860 $ 23.46 48,800 $ 0.328

2. Alaska 520 26.53 55,190 0.171

3. Louisiana 1,930 21.60 44,930 0.109

4. New Mexico 770 19.16 39,850 0.098

5. North Dakota 310 21.72 45,180 0.092

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 520 26.53 55,190 0.171

2. Wyoming 860 23.46 48,800 0.328

3. Oklahoma 1,270 22.85 47,520 0.084

4. California 770 22.70 47,220 0.005

5. Montana 230 22.65 47,100 0.054

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Casper, WY 300 $ 26.93 56,020 $ 0.778

2. Odessa, TX 390 20.64 42,930 0.704

3. Abilene, TX 300 17.44 36,270 0.479

4. Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA 280 23.60 49,090 0.324

5. Farmington, NM 160 21.51 44,740 0.320

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Midland, TX (6) 30.24 62,890 (6)

2. Casper, WY 300 26.93 56,020 0.778

3. Shreveport-Bossier City, LA 320 26.11 54,310 0.186

4. Wichita Falls, TX 190 25.79 53,650 0.318

5. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 460 24.45 50,850 0.101

See footnotes at end of table.
654

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate equipment to increase oil flow from producing wells or to remove stuck pipe, casing, tools, or other obstructions from drilling wells. May also perform

similar services in mining exploration operations. Include fishing-tool technicians.

47-5013 Service unit operators, oil, gas, and mining

25,360

17.37 10.25 12.41 15.82 20.77 26.62

36,120 21,330 25,810 32,910 43,200 55,370

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Support activities for mining 21,300 $ 17.05 35,470 $

2. Oil and gas extraction 2,550 19.16 39,840

3. Machinery and equipment rental and leasing 380 20.69 43,030

4. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers 270 18.03 37,510

5. Other specialty trade contractors 220 16.99 35,340

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Pipeline transportation of crude oil 30 29.77 61,920

2. Machinery and equipment rental and leasing 380 20.69 43,030

3. Oil and gas extraction 2,550 19.16 39,840

4. Ag., construction, and mining machinery mfg. 100 18.76 39,030

5. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers 270 18.03 37,510

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 1,150 $ 20.16 41,930 $ 0.438

2. North Dakota 580 20.41 42,450 0.173

3. Oklahoma 2,150 18.14 37,740 0.143

4. New Mexico 1,110 20.03 41,650 0.141

5. Louisiana 2,300 18.09 37,620 0.129

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. North Dakota 580 20.41 42,450 0.173

2. Wyoming 1,150 20.16 41,930 0.438

3. New Mexico 1,110 20.03 41,650 0.141

4. Alaska 90 19.60 40,770 0.030

5. California 1,380 19.28 40,100 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Odessa, TX 830 $ 18.30 38,060 $ 1.498

2. Farmington, NM 490 20.72 43,100 0.981

3. Casper, WY 320 21.73 45,200 0.830

4. Longview, TX 710 19.39 40,330 0.805

5. Victoria, TX 350 14.11 29,350 0.729

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Grand Junction, CO (6) 26.89 55,930 (6)

2. Casper, WY 320 21.73 45,200 0.830

3. Shreveport-Bossier City, LA (6) 21.61 44,950 (6)

4. Greeley, CO (6) 21.03 43,740 (6)

5. Tulsa, OK 390 21.02 43,710 0.094

See footnotes at end of table.
655

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate a variety of drills--such as rotary, churn, and pneumatic--to tap sub-surface water and salt deposits, to remove core samples during mineral exploration or

soil testing, and to facilitate the use of explosives in mining or construction. May use explosives. Include horizontal and earth boring machine operators.

47-5021 Earth drillers, except oil and gas

19,070

17.80 10.73 13.22 16.59 21.00 26.32

37,030 22,310 27,500 34,500 43,670 54,750

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Utility system construction 7,860 $ 17.78 36,990 $

2. Support activities for mining 3,040 16.99 35,340

3. Other specialty trade contractors 3,000 18.27 38,000

4. Architectural and engineering services 1,180 16.46 34,240

5. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying 1,100 17.16 35,690

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Power generation and supply 50 23.36 48,590

2. Metal ore mining 460 22.90 47,630

3. State government (OES designation) 100 22.79 47,410

4. Highway, street, and bridge construction 300 21.91 45,580

5. Building foundation and exterior contractors (6) 20.93 43,530

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 370 $ 17.38 36,150 $ 0.141

2. Montana 270 19.93 41,440 0.063

3. Kentucky 1,010 15.02 31,240 0.057

4. West Virginia 360 16.76 34,860 0.051

5. Vermont 130 15.66 32,570 0.043

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 390 24.72 51,420 0.014

2. California 1,030 23.44 48,750 0.007

3. Connecticut 250 22.85 47,530 0.015

4. Nevada 480 22.37 46,520 0.038

5. New Jersey 270 22.23 46,230 0.007

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Morgantown, WV 90 $ 16.62 34,560 $ 0.160

2. Jefferson City, MO 50 14.72 30,610 0.070

3. Charleston, WV 90 15.44 32,120 0.063

4. Ocala, FL 50 11.85 24,640 0.050

5. Lancaster, PA 100 16.58 34,480 0.044

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (6) 37.10 77,160 (6)

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 40 31.22 64,930 0.004

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div (6) 30.90 64,280 (6)

4. Reno-Sparks, NV (6) 28.25 58,750 (6)

5. Edison, NJ Metro Div (6) 27.18 56,540 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
656

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Place and detonate explosives to demolish structures or to loosen, remove, or displace earth, rock, or other materials. May perform specialized handling, storage,

and accounting procedures. Include seismograph shooters. Exclude "Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas" (47-5021) who may also work with explosives.

47-5031 Explosives workers, ordnance handling experts, and blasters

5,110

19.83 13.78 16.20 19.18 22.95 27.01

41,240 28,660 33,700 39,890 47,740 56,190

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,490 $ 18.78 39,050 $

2. Other specialty trade contractors 770 22.11 45,990

3. Coal mining 640 20.17 41,950

4. Chemical merchant wholesalers 530 20.55 42,750

5. Support activities for mining 450 18.00 37,450

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other specialty trade contractors 770 22.11 45,990

2. Other chemical product and preparation mfg. 240 21.10 43,900

3. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 50 20.93 43,530

4. Chemical merchant wholesalers 530 20.55 42,750

5. Coal mining 640 20.17 41,950

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 160 $ 23.12 48,090 $ 0.061

2. Kentucky 600 17.24 35,860 0.034

3. West Virginia 230 18.66 38,810 0.032

4. Hawaii 170 24.16 50,250 0.028

5. Oklahoma 360 17.35 36,080 0.024

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut (6) 26.62 55,370 (6)

2. Wisconsin (6) 24.65 51,260 (6)

3. Hawaii 170 24.16 50,250 0.028

4. New Mexico 40 23.72 49,340 0.005

5. Wyoming 160 23.12 48,090 0.061

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 210 $ 20.71 43,090 $ 0.009

2. San Antonio, TX 40 17.96 37,350 0.005

3. Kansas City, MO-KS 50 21.84 45,420 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan NECTA (6) 28.27 58,790 (6)

2. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 26.60 55,330 (6)

3. Kansas City, MO-KS 50 21.84 45,420 0.005

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 210 20.71 43,090 0.009

5. San Antonio, TX 40 17.96 37,350 0.005

See footnotes at end of table.
657

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate self-propelled mining machines that rip coal, metal and nonmetal ores, rock, stone, or sand from the face and load it onto conveyors or into shuttle cars in

a continuous operation.

47-5041 Continuous mining machine operators

9,660

19.38 12.83 16.12 19.44 22.25 26.21

40,310 26,690 33,540 40,430 46,290 54,520

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Coal mining 4,360 $ 19.77 41,120 $

2. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying 2,520 16.73 34,800

3. Metal ore mining 2,060 22.78 47,390

4. Support activities for mining 300 16.16 33,620

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Metal ore mining 2,060 22.78 47,390

2. Coal mining 4,360 19.77 41,120

3. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying 2,520 16.73 34,800

4. Support activities for mining 300 16.16 33,620

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 2,400 $ 19.97 41,540 $ 0.338

2. Nevada 1,390 23.63 49,150 0.111

3. Montana 320 21.80 45,340 0.075

4. Wyoming 140 19.53 40,620 0.053

5. Utah 440 20.56 42,760 0.038

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nevada 1,390 23.63 49,150 0.111

2. Washington (6) 22.26 46,300 (6)

3. Montana 320 21.80 45,340 0.075

4. Illinois 420 21.24 44,180 0.007

5. Utah 440 20.56 42,760 0.038

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Charleston, WV 630 $ 20.39 42,410 $ 0.443

2. Morgantown, WV 80 20.05 41,700 0.143

3. Wheeling, WV-OH 90 19.42 40,400 0.138

4. Pittsburgh, PA 360 17.83 37,080 0.032

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Charleston, WV 630 20.39 42,410 0.443

2. Morgantown, WV 80 20.05 41,700 0.143

3. Wheeling, WV-OH 90 19.42 40,400 0.138

4. St. Louis, MO-IL (6) 18.47 38,410 (6)

5. Pittsburgh, PA 360 17.83 37,080 0.032

See footnotes at end of table.
658

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate machinery--such as longwall shears, plows, and cutting machines--to cut or channel along the face or seams of coal mines, stone quarries, or other

mining surfaces to facilitate blasting, separating, or removing minerals or materials from mines or from the earth's surface. Include shale planers.

47-5042 Mine cutting and channeling machine operators

7,700

18.71 11.77 14.99 19.23 21.85 24.52

38,930 24,480 31,190 39,990 45,450 50,990

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Coal mining 3,570 $ 19.37 40,290 $

2. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying 2,230 16.16 33,600

3. Metal ore mining 1,200 22.04 45,840

4. Support activities for mining 320 19.12 39,770

5. Other nonmetallic mineral products 40 11.40 23,710

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Basic chemical manufacturing (6) 22.39 46,570

2. Metal ore mining 1,200 22.04 45,840

3. Coal mining 3,570 19.37 40,290

4. Support activities for mining 320 19.12 39,770

5. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying 2,230 16.16 33,600

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 1,170 $ 18.71 38,920 $ 0.165

2. Nevada 630 22.69 47,190 0.050

3. Wyoming 120 25.40 52,830 0.046

4. Virginia 940 17.04 35,450 0.026

5. Kentucky 260 19.11 39,750 0.015

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wyoming 120 25.40 52,830 0.046

2. Nevada 630 22.69 47,190 0.050

3. Colorado 270 22.64 47,090 0.012

4. Pennsylvania 690 20.85 43,370 0.012

5. Kentucky 260 19.11 39,750 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Prescott, AZ 150 $ 11.45 23,820 $ 0.238

2. Charleston, WV 290 18.40 38,260 0.204

3. Bloomington, IN 110 19.60 40,760 0.149

4. Birmingham-Hoover, AL 180 17.34 36,060 0.036

5. Pittsburgh, PA 170 17.16 35,700 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bloomington, IN 110 19.60 40,760 0.149

2. Charleston, WV 290 18.40 38,260 0.204

3. Birmingham-Hoover, AL 180 17.34 36,060 0.036

4. Pittsburgh, PA 170 17.16 35,700 0.015

5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 90 15.21 31,630 0.002

See footnotes at end of table.
659

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All mining machine operators not listed separately.

47-5049 Mining machine operators, all other

2,880

18.50 11.09 14.46 17.97 21.50 27.72

38,490 23,060 30,080 37,370 44,730 57,660

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying 1,080 $ 15.25 31,720 $

2. Coal mining 1,000 20.34 42,300

3. Metal ore mining 540 20.21 42,030

4. Support activities for mining 40 19.11 39,740

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Coal mining 1,000 20.34 42,300

2. Metal ore mining 540 20.21 42,030

3. Support activities for mining 40 19.11 39,740

4. Other specialty trade contractors (6) 17.18 35,730

5. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying 1,080 15.25 31,720

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Montana 80 $ 18.34 38,150 $ 0.019

2. Alabama 350 19.55 40,660 0.018

3. Illinois 320 17.46 36,320 0.005

4. Virginia 130 16.49 34,300 0.004

5. Pennsylvania 210 (6) (6) 0.004

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Mexico (6) 20.69 43,040 (6)

2. Colorado 50 20.28 42,180 0.002

3. Alabama 350 19.55 40,660 0.018

4. California 170 19.30 40,140 0.001

5. Arkansas 40 18.65 38,800 0.003

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Birmingham-Hoover, AL 190 $ 17.48 36,360 $ 0.038

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Birmingham-Hoover, AL 190 17.48 36,360 0.038

2. Columbia, SC (6) 12.98 27,010 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
660

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammer and wedges.

47-5051 Rock splitters, quarry

3,790

13.91 8.55 10.23 13.05 16.55 20.93

28,940 17,780 21,270 27,130 34,430 43,540

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying 2,850 $ 13.73 28,560 $

2. Other nonmetallic mineral products 180 14.74 30,660

3. Lime and gypsum product manufacturing 70 13.79 28,690

4. Cement and concrete product manufacturing 40 22.67 47,160

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Cement and concrete product manufacturing 40 22.67 47,160

2. Other nonmetallic mineral products 180 14.74 30,660

3. Lime and gypsum product manufacturing 70 13.79 28,690

4. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying 2,850 13.73 28,560

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arkansas 250 $ 11.54 24,000 $ 0.021

2. Pennsylvania 650 16.81 34,970 0.012

3. Iowa 160 14.62 30,420 0.011

4. Kansas 130 14.23 29,590 0.010

5. Colorado 190 13.14 27,320 0.009

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Indiana (6) 17.22 35,820 (6)

2. Pennsylvania 650 16.81 34,970 0.012

3. Illinois (6) 16.59 34,500 (6)

4. Iowa 160 14.62 30,420 0.011

5. South Carolina 50 14.55 30,260 0.003

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Glens Falls, NY 90 $ 10.93 22,740 $ 0.172

2. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO 60 11.82 24,590 0.030

3. Pittsburgh, PA 30 16.68 34,700 0.003

4. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 40 20.98 43,640 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 40 20.98 43,640 0.002

2. Pittsburgh, PA 30 16.68 34,700 0.003

3. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA (6) 13.12 27,290 (6)

4. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO 60 11.82 24,590 0.030

5. Glens Falls, NY 90 10.93 22,740 0.172

See footnotes at end of table.
661

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate machinery to install roof support bolts in underground mine.

47-5061 Roof bolters, mining

4,240

20.29 15.89 17.70 19.83 22.09 25.45

42,200 33,040 36,820 41,250 45,950 52,930

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Coal mining 3,930 $ 20.15 41,910 $

2. Support activities for mining 70 20.10 41,800

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying (6) 23.59 49,060

2. Coal mining 3,930 20.15 41,910

3. Support activities for mining 70 20.10 41,800

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 1,150 $ 20.93 43,540 $ 0.162

2. Kentucky 1,130 18.78 39,050 0.063

3. Wyoming 50 28.34 58,940 0.019

4. Virginia 430 20.10 41,800 0.012

5. Utah 140 20.68 43,010 0.012

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wyoming 50 28.34 58,940 0.019

2. Colorado 60 22.66 47,130 0.003

3. Pennsylvania 440 21.81 45,370 0.008

4. West Virginia 1,150 20.93 43,540 0.162

5. Utah 140 20.68 43,010 0.012

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Charleston, WV 520 $ 20.74 43,140 $ 0.365

2. Wheeling, WV-OH 160 20.25 42,110 0.245

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Charleston, WV 520 20.74 43,140 0.365

2. Wheeling, WV-OH 160 20.25 42,110 0.245

See footnotes at end of table.
662

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.

47-5071 Roustabouts, oil and gas

41,120

12.93 8.41 9.98 12.36 15.20 18.48

26,890 17,490 20,750 25,700 31,620 38,430

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Support activities for mining 31,210 $ 12.83 26,690 $

2. Oil and gas extraction 5,360 14.07 29,260

3. Utility system construction 880 12.01 24,980

4. Other specialty trade contractors 810 11.09 23,080

5. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers 290 16.12 33,520

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Pipeline transportation of natural gas (6) 22.86 47,550

2. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers 290 16.12 33,520

3. Natural gas distribution 90 15.31 31,840

4. Oil and gas extraction 5,360 14.07 29,260

5. Management and technical consulting services (6) 13.88 28,860

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 1,340 $ 15.31 31,840 $ 0.511

2. New Mexico 3,390 12.18 25,320 0.429

3. Oklahoma 3,320 (6) (6) 0.221

4. Texas 20,210 12.12 25,220 0.207

5. Louisiana 3,470 13.37 27,800 0.195

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alabama 60 20.16 41,940 0.003

2. Montana (6) 18.59 38,670 (6)

3. Alaska 510 17.60 36,610 0.168

4. Michigan 110 16.84 35,020 0.003

5. California 1,280 15.88 33,020 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Farmington, NM 1,300 $ 12.37 25,730 $ 2.602

2. Midland, TX 1,450 10.59 22,020 2.410

3. Victoria, TX 630 11.12 23,130 1.312

4. San Angelo, TX 530 10.23 21,270 1.254

5. Odessa, TX 460 13.63 28,350 0.830

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Anchorage, AK MSA (6) 21.67 45,080 (6)

2. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 50 20.29 42,210 0.003

3. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA (6) 16.97 35,300 (6)

4. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 80 16.67 34,680 0.062

5. Bakersfield, CA 730 15.84 32,950 0.281

See footnotes at end of table.
663

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Help extraction craft workers, such as earth drillers, blasters and explosives workers, derrick operators, and mining machine operators, by performing duties of

lesser skill. Duties include supplying equipment or cleaning work area. Exclude apprentice workers and report them with the appropriate extraction trade

occupation (47-5011 through 47-5099).

47-5081 Helpers--extraction workers

23,980

14.65 9.13 10.94 13.79 18.15 21.57

30,460 18,980 22,740 28,680 37,760 44,860

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Support activities for mining 11,250 $ 15.00 31,200 $

2. Coal mining 4,690 17.62 36,640

3. Utility system construction 3,450 11.87 24,690

4. Other specialty trade contractors 1,420 12.37 25,740

5. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying 1,200 12.26 25,500

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Coal mining 4,690 17.62 36,640

2. Building equipment contractors (6) 15.06 31,320

3. Support activities for mining 11,250 15.00 31,200

4. Metal ore mining 250 14.25 29,630

5. Clay product and refractory manufacturing 30 14.09 29,310

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 1,990 $ 17.77 36,970 $ 0.280

2. Wyoming 730 17.57 36,550 0.278

3. Oklahoma 2,200 15.22 31,660 0.146

4. Alaska 430 26.84 55,830 0.141

5. New Mexico 760 14.86 30,910 0.096

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 430 26.84 55,830 0.141

2. Illinois 510 17.84 37,120 0.009

3. West Virginia 1,990 17.77 36,970 0.280

4. Wyoming 730 17.57 36,550 0.278

5. California 1,760 16.43 34,180 0.012

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Charleston, WV 1,010 $ 18.48 38,440 $ 0.709

2. Farmington, NM 200 16.07 33,430 0.400

3. Bakersfield, CA 670 18.22 37,890 0.257

4. Fort Smith, AR-OK 300 12.87 26,770 0.251

5. Wheeling, WV-OH 150 17.19 35,760 0.230

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 160 19.83 41,250 0.004

2. St. Louis, MO-IL (6) 19.44 40,440 (6)

3. Birmingham-Hoover, AL (6) 18.76 39,020 (6)

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div (6) 18.49 38,470 (6)

5. Charleston, WV 1,010 18.48 38,440 0.709

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All extraction workers not listed separately.

47-5099 Extraction workers, all other

8,880

18.49 10.05 12.83 17.04 22.06 31.03

38,470 20,900 26,690 35,450 45,880 64,550

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Support activities for mining 4,200 $ 19.62 40,810 $

2. Coal mining 980 16.18 33,660

3. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying 840 18.92 39,340

4. Other specialty trade contractors 550 17.71 36,850

5. Metal ore mining 430 20.81 43,280

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Pipeline transportation of crude oil 30 23.94 49,790

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 90 22.79 47,390

3. Metal ore mining 430 20.81 43,280

4. Support activities for mining 4,200 19.62 40,810

5. Local government (OES designation) 120 19.28 40,110

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 1,420 $ 21.82 45,380 $ 0.541

2. Louisiana 1,040 21.76 45,250 0.059

3. Kentucky 690 16.13 33,550 0.039

4. Nevada 340 21.30 44,310 0.027

5. Alaska 70 (6) (6) 0.023

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wyoming 1,420 21.82 45,380 0.541

2. Louisiana 1,040 21.76 45,250 0.059

3. Nevada 340 21.30 44,310 0.027

4. Utah 120 20.42 42,470 0.010

5. Indiana 120 19.93 41,460 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Casper, WY 640 $ 19.94 41,480 $ 1.659

2. Baltimore-Towson, MD 100 19.97 41,540 0.008

3. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 80 27.87 57,970 0.006

4. Kansas City, MO-KS 60 16.65 34,620 0.006

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 80 27.87 57,970 0.006

2. Anchorage, AK MSA (6) 26.16 54,410 (6)

3. Baltimore-Towson, MD 100 19.97 41,540 0.008

4. Casper, WY 640 19.94 41,480 1.659

5. St. Louis, MO-IL (6) 17.89 37,210 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
665

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. Exclude team or work leaders.

49-1011 First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers

450,710

26.98 15.78 19.97 25.91 32.94 40.23

56,110 32,820 41,530 53,890 68,520 83,670

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Automotive repair and maintenance 41,540 $ 25.12 52,240 $

2. Automobile dealers 32,290 29.80 61,990

3. Building equipment contractors 25,560 28.35 58,960

4. Local government (OES designation) 23,990 26.44 54,990

5. Auto parts, accessories, and tire stores 13,420 22.22 46,220

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motion picture and video industries 50 39.56 82,290

2. Other personal services 150 38.95 81,010

3. Clothing stores 30 36.91 76,770

4. Motor vehicle manufacturing 1,770 35.80 74,460

5. Satellite telecommunications 380 35.38 73,590

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 1,520 $ 25.95 53,980 $ 0.580

2. Alabama 9,390 23.45 48,770 0.491

3. Georgia 18,910 25.44 52,910 0.473

4. West Virginia 3,290 25.04 52,090 0.463

5. North Carolina 18,010 25.22 52,450 0.463

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 1,080 31.62 65,770 0.355

2. Connecticut 4,910 31.47 65,450 0.296

3. Washington 8,950 30.96 64,400 0.327

4. New Jersey 14,220 30.78 64,010 0.359

5. New York 22,630 30.09 62,590 0.270

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Sumter, SC 320 $ 23.38 48,640 $ 0.844

2. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 670 32.76 68,130 0.813

3. Warner Robins, GA 420 26.15 54,400 0.781

4. Dothan, AL 440 18.80 39,090 0.699

5. Sheboygan, WI 430 25.25 52,510 0.697

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 930 36.37 75,660 0.219

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,970 34.45 71,660 0.221

3. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 540 34.36 71,470 0.282

4. Kokomo, IN 200 34.22 71,170 0.436

5. Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division 210 33.92 70,550 0.455

See footnotes at end of table.
666

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.

49-2011 Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers

139,770

18.29 10.65 13.56 17.54 22.44 27.36

38,050 22,150 28,210 36,480 46,670 56,910

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 47,670 $ 19.67 40,920 $

2. Electronics and appliance stores 20,690 15.92 33,110

3. Electronic equipment repair and maintenance 19,040 16.70 34,740

4. Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores 11,180 17.16 35,700

5. Computer systems design and related services 8,280 19.90 41,390

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 30 26.24 54,570

2. Other professional and technical services (6) 24.86 51,700

3. Radio and television broadcasting (6) 24.18 50,300

4. Data processing and related services 1,580 23.08 48,010

5. Warehousing and storage 520 22.29 46,360

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Hampshire 960 $ 19.25 40,040 $ 0.153

2. Texas 14,860 15.34 31,900 0.152

3. Virginia 5,400 19.11 39,760 0.150

4. North Dakota 450 16.39 34,100 0.134

5. Colorado 2,950 18.75 39,000 0.134

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 330 24.11 50,150 0.054

2. Connecticut 1,830 21.77 45,290 0.110

3. Maryland 2,480 21.39 44,500 0.098

4. New Jersey 5,160 21.06 43,800 0.130

5. Alaska 300 20.63 42,900 0.099

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Austin-Round Rock, TX 2,970 $ 17.77 36,960 $ 0.418

2. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 500 19.13 39,800 0.324

3. Jefferson City, MO 180 16.76 34,850 0.251

4. Bismarck, ND 140 17.00 35,360 0.244

5. Manchester, NH Metropolitan NECTA 240 20.28 42,170 0.243

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Iowa City, IA 80 24.74 51,460 0.105

2. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY 180 23.88 49,660 0.072

3. Canton-Massillon, OH (6) 23.08 48,000 (6)

4. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 80 23.06 47,970 0.031

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,040 22.76 47,340 0.107

See footnotes at end of table.
667

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Test or repair mobile or stationary radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communications systems used in ship-to-shore communications

and found in service and emergency vehicles.

49-2021 Radio mechanics

6,250

19.17 10.94 14.04 18.12 23.02 28.54

39,880 22,760 29,200 37,690 47,880 59,360

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Electronic equipment repair and maintenance 1,870 $ 17.85 37,120 $

2. Wireless telecommunications carriers 790 18.80 39,100

3. Electronics and appliance stores 590 16.37 34,050

4. Local government (OES designation) 540 23.93 49,780

5. State government (OES designation) 180 19.41 40,360

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Power generation and supply 40 29.41 61,170

2. Local government (OES designation) 540 23.93 49,780

3. Wired telecommunications carriers 100 22.41 46,620

4. Radio and television broadcasting 40 21.19 44,070

5. State government (OES designation) 180 19.41 40,360

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 60 $ 16.56 34,450 $ 0.023

2. Virginia 420 19.77 41,120 0.012

3. Oregon 180 17.57 36,540 0.011

4. Texas 750 17.59 36,580 0.008

5. Arkansas 90 14.18 29,490 0.008

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 330 26.60 55,320 0.002

2. Washington (6) 26.08 54,240 (6)

3. Maryland 80 25.85 53,770 0.003

4. Colorado 50 22.45 46,700 0.002

5. New Jersey 60 22.43 46,660 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 300 $ 21.07 43,830 $ 0.040

2. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 310 17.19 35,750 0.013

3. Salt Lake City, UT 40 15.92 33,120 0.007

4. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL 70 19.98 41,560 0.007

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 280 28.52 59,330 0.006

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 280 28.52 59,330 0.006

2. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div (6) 28.44 59,150 (6)

3. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 40 27.63 57,460 0.002

4. Baltimore-Towson, MD 50 24.42 50,800 0.004

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 40 23.86 49,620 0.002

See footnotes at end of table.
668

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set-up, rearrange, or remove switching and dialing equipment used in central offices. Service or repair telephones and other communication equipment on

customers' property. May install equipment in new locations or install wiring and telephone jacks in buildings under construction.

49-2022 Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers

190,130

24.33 14.96 20.43 25.21 28.66 32.84

50,610 31,110 42,490 52,430 59,610 68,310

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Wired telecommunications carriers 85,860 $ 25.88 53,840 $

2. Building equipment contractors 23,360 20.63 42,910

3. Cable and other program distribution 9,200 21.24 44,180

4. Wireless telecommunications carriers 8,050 23.58 49,050

5. Electric goods merchant wholesalers 4,270 23.89 49,690

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Communications equipment manufacturing 200 29.49 61,330

2. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance (6) 28.48 59,250

3. Power generation and supply (6) 27.60 57,410

4. Computer systems design and related services 3,920 26.63 55,400

5. Satellite telecommunications 1,160 26.58 55,290

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 730 $ 26.21 54,520 $ 0.240

2. Colorado 4,280 25.08 52,170 0.194

3. California 28,240 25.57 53,180 0.187

4. Texas 17,900 23.35 48,580 0.183

5. Iowa 2,550 22.26 46,290 0.173

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 4,700 27.48 57,160 0.148

2. Illinois 8,570 27.24 56,660 0.147

3. New Jersey 5,460 27.12 56,400 0.138

4. Hawaii 350 26.96 56,070 0.058

5. New York 11,420 26.89 55,940 0.136

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 720 $ 29.94 62,280 $ 0.605

2. Johnson City, TN 430 20.29 42,210 0.569

3. Modesto, CA 620 24.80 51,590 0.371

4. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 3,640 26.99 56,140 0.355

5. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 1,030 22.45 46,700 0.329

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Bedford, MA Metropolitan NECTA 50 31.77 66,080 0.076

2. Trenton-Ewing, NJ (6) 31.04 64,570 (6)

3. Glens Falls, NY (6) 31.00 64,480 (6)

4. Springfield, IL (6) 30.49 63,410 (6)

5. Peoria, IL 250 30.32 63,050 0.139

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.

49-2091 Avionics technicians

15,360

22.78 15.65 19.02 22.57 26.65 30.33

47,380 32,540 39,570 46,950 55,420 63,090

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 4,010 $ 23.06 47,970 $

2. Support activities for air transportation 3,650 20.51 42,660

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,980 22.64 47,090

4. Scheduled air transportation 1,560 27.18 56,530

5. Electronic instrument manufacturing 1,070 22.32 46,410

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scheduled air transportation 1,560 27.18 56,530

2. Technical and trade schools 140 24.46 50,870

3. Nonscheduled air transportation 320 23.72 49,340

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 4,010 23.06 47,970

5. Local government (OES designation) 70 23.05 47,950

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Kansas 650 $ 21.90 45,560 $ 0.049

2. Utah 450 21.35 44,400 0.039

3. Nebraska 300 23.66 49,200 0.033

4. Arkansas 300 20.43 42,490 0.026

5. Texas 2,310 23.17 48,200 0.024

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii 60 27.71 57,640 0.010

2. Massachusetts 140 25.98 54,050 0.004

3. New York 340 25.63 53,310 0.004

4. Pennsylvania 290 25.29 52,590 0.005

5. Ohio 660 25.27 52,560 0.012

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Wichita, KS 630 $ 21.94 45,630 $ 0.219

2. Corpus Christi, TX 140 24.72 51,420 0.082

3. Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR 260 21.29 44,280 0.080

4. Greenville, SC 180 20.53 42,700 0.061

5. Springfield, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 150 22.33 46,450 0.051

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 160 28.45 59,170 0.007

2. Austin-Round Rock, TX (6) 28.06 58,370 (6)

3. Salt Lake City, UT 30 27.44 57,080 0.005

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div (6) 26.62 55,360 (6)

5. Toledo, OH 40 26.50 55,120 0.012

See footnotes at end of table.
670

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.

49-2092 Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers

22,100

16.74 9.97 12.56 15.80 20.24 25.37

34,810 20,750 26,120 32,860 42,100 52,760

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance 6,880 $ 16.10 33,480 $

2. Electric goods merchant wholesalers 2,030 17.15 35,660

3. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers 1,400 18.77 39,040

4. Building equipment contractors 1,030 16.74 34,820

5. Building material and supplies dealers 990 15.93 33,130

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Elementary and secondary schools 40 28.16 58,560

2. Power generation and supply 50 27.40 56,990

3. Support activities for mining (6) 22.93 47,690

4. Management of companies and enterprises (6) 22.02 45,800

5. Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. 90 21.69 45,110

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Maine 260 $ 17.12 35,620 $ 0.044

2. West Virginia 260 15.85 32,970 0.037

3. South Carolina 600 14.13 29,390 0.033

4. Indiana 890 15.61 32,460 0.031

5. Colorado 680 15.49 32,210 0.031

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 140 21.58 44,890 0.008

2. Illinois 1,040 20.24 42,110 0.018

3. New Jersey 800 19.12 39,760 0.020

4. Massachusetts 470 18.99 39,510 0.015

5. Michigan 1,000 18.89 39,290 0.023

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Anderson, SC 60 $ 14.67 30,520 $ 0.101

2. Decatur, IL 50 20.57 42,790 0.091

3. Sioux City, IA-NE-SD 50 15.34 31,900 0.071

4. Greenville, SC 210 13.87 28,850 0.071

5. Appleton, WI 80 17.83 37,090 0.069

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 420 23.94 49,790 0.011

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 60 23.76 49,420 0.003

3. Edison, NJ Metro Div (6) 23.29 48,440 (6)

4. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 22.30 46,390 (6)

5. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div (6) 21.65 45,040 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
671

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains,

watercraft, or other mobile equipment. Exclude "Avionics Technicians" (49-2091) and "Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles" (49-2096).

49-2093 Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment

20,480

20.98 13.24 16.79 20.72 25.10 28.78

43,650 27,550 34,930 43,110 52,200 59,870

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Rail transportation 5,390 $ 22.76 47,340 $

2. Electronics and appliance stores 1,940 16.32 33,930

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 1,140 25.07 52,140

4. Electric goods merchant wholesalers 720 20.39 42,400

5. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 620 18.05 37,540

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Support activities for rail transportation 50 25.81 53,690

2. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 1,140 25.07 52,140

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 510 24.87 51,720

4. Railroad rolling stock manufacturing 130 24.00 49,930

5. Rail transportation 5,390 22.76 47,340

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nebraska 720 $ 23.21 48,270 $ 0.080

2. Louisiana 540 18.80 39,100 0.030

3. Washington 780 26.03 54,130 0.028

4. Georgia 1,130 16.75 34,850 0.028

5. New Mexico 210 21.81 45,360 0.027

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Idaho (6) 26.07 54,230 (6)

2. Maryland 690 26.03 54,140 0.027

3. Washington 780 26.03 54,130 0.028

4. Virginia (6) 24.43 50,820 (6)

5. California 1,570 23.30 48,460 0.010

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metro Div 460 $ 18.63 38,750 $ 0.061

2. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL 120 25.60 53,250 0.057

3. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 40 19.64 40,850 0.049

4. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL 60 18.32 38,100 0.032

5. Naples-Marco Island, FL 40 16.77 34,880 0.031

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (6) 28.19 58,640 (6)

2. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 350 27.86 57,950 0.026

3. Tacoma, WA Metro Div (6) 25.65 53,350 (6)

4. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL 120 25.60 53,250 0.057

5. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 130 23.46 48,790 0.007

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas. Exclude "Avionics Technicians" (49-2091), "Electronic

Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles" (49-2096), and "Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment" (49-2093).

49-2094 Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment

78,570

21.96 13.43 17.18 21.72 26.59 30.90

45,670 27,940 35,740 45,180 55,310 64,270

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 10,820 $ 24.08 50,080 $

2. Building equipment contractors 6,700 20.96 43,590

3. Electronic equipment repair and maintenance 4,380 20.04 41,690

4. Electric goods merchant wholesalers 4,020 20.71 43,080

5. Electronic instrument manufacturing 3,810 21.37 44,450

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 2,130 27.39 56,970

2. Support activities for mining 220 27.36 56,910

3. Natural gas distribution 100 27.13 56,440

4. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 150 26.59 55,310

5. Other pipeline transportation 60 26.25 54,600

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Georgia 4,560 $ 21.67 45,070 $ 0.114

2. Utah 1,210 22.64 47,100 0.105

3. Hawaii 630 27.03 56,220 0.105

4. Washington 2,630 26.50 55,130 0.096

5. Colorado 1,900 22.20 46,170 0.086

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 200 30.95 64,380 0.033

2. Alaska 200 30.23 62,880 0.066

3. Hawaii 630 27.03 56,220 0.105

4. Washington 2,630 26.50 55,130 0.096

5. New Mexico 540 25.93 53,940 0.068

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Warner Robins, GA 870 $ 21.36 44,430 $ 1.617

2. Ogden-Clearfield, UT 750 23.11 48,070 0.392

3. Anniston-Oxford, AL 170 20.29 42,210 0.341

4. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 270 27.05 56,270 0.328

5. Albany, GA 200 19.13 39,780 0.315

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 60 30.68 63,820 0.046

2. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 130 29.88 62,150 0.131

3. Anchorage, AK MSA 130 29.24 60,810 0.079

4. Victoria, TX 110 29.18 60,700 0.229

5. Springfield, IL 70 28.56 59,410 0.064

See footnotes at end of table.
673

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.

49-2095 Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay

22,090

27.34 19.42 23.62 27.60 32.07 35.49

56,870 40,390 49,130 57,400 66,700 73,830

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Power generation and supply 15,890 $ 28.12 58,480 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 2,050 26.05 54,190

3. Natural gas distribution 610 27.72 57,650

4. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance 510 21.54 44,810

5. Utility system construction 390 24.96 51,920

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Cable and other subscription programming (6) 29.03 60,370

2. Power generation and supply 15,890 28.12 58,480

3. Natural gas distribution 610 27.72 57,650

4. Cable and other program distribution 70 27.49 57,170

5. Local government (OES designation) 2,050 26.05 54,190

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Dakota 190 $ 28.96 60,240 $ 0.057

2. West Virginia 390 24.84 51,660 0.055

3. Vermont 150 27.27 56,730 0.050

4. Michigan 1,650 28.84 59,990 0.038

5. Oklahoma 510 22.31 46,400 0.034

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wisconsin 360 31.11 64,710 0.013

2. Utah 200 30.58 63,610 0.017

3. Oregon 370 30.50 63,450 0.022

4. New York 1,730 30.25 62,920 0.021

5. Alaska 70 30.21 62,840 0.023

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Victoria, TX 60 $ 26.47 55,060 $ 0.125

2. Morristown, TN 60 21.36 44,430 0.124

3. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 320 28.23 58,710 0.094

4. Topeka, KS 80 24.46 50,870 0.075

5. Gulfport-Biloxi, MS 30 25.73 53,520 0.032

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 270 34.85 72,480 0.011

2. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY 60 33.40 69,460 0.024

3. Atlantic City, NJ 40 32.42 67,430 0.027

4. Syracuse, NY (6) 32.10 66,760 (6)

5. Madison, WI (6) 32.07 66,710 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
674

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.

49-2096 Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles

19,510

14.99 9.13 10.78 13.57 17.41 23.45

31,190 18,990 22,410 28,220 36,210 48,770

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Electronics and appliance stores 7,010 $ 13.36 27,790 $

2. Auto parts, accessories, and tire stores 4,400 12.45 25,890

3. Automotive repair and maintenance 1,850 16.21 33,710

4. Automobile dealers 1,580 21.10 43,890

5. Motor vehicle and parts merchant wholesalers 690 14.98 31,150

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Local government (OES designation) (6) 23.43 48,730

2. Building equipment contractors (6) 21.93 45,620

3. Automobile dealers 1,580 21.10 43,890

4. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 690 17.23 35,840

5. Other motor vehicle dealers 160 16.77 34,890

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 100 $ 15.10 31,400 $ 0.033

2. Delaware 120 16.05 33,380 0.028

3. Washington 620 15.66 32,580 0.023

4. Oregon 380 13.23 27,510 0.023

5. South Carolina 370 13.33 27,720 0.020

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 1,030 20.22 42,070 0.018

2. Maryland 370 19.14 39,820 0.015

3. Louisiana 80 17.24 35,860 0.005

4. Pennsylvania 870 16.67 34,670 0.015

5. Virginia 630 16.49 34,300 0.017

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Rapid City, SD 30 $ 11.76 24,450 $ 0.051

2. Anchorage, AK MSA 80 13.41 27,900 0.049

3. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 50 14.57 30,300 0.039

4. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 450 10.59 22,030 0.036

5. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 480 15.99 33,260 0.035

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div (6) 31.60 65,730 (6)

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 180 23.61 49,110 0.020

3. Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Div (6) 23.05 47,950 (6)

4. Baltimore-Towson, MD 110 20.25 42,130 0.009

5. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 120 19.69 40,960 0.021

See footnotes at end of table.
675

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Repair, adjust, or install audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic home entertainment equipment.

49-2097 Electronic home entertainment equipment installers and repairers

35,310

15.25 8.96 11.52 14.42 18.24 22.42

31,710 18,650 23,960 29,980 37,940 46,640

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Electronics and appliance stores 13,020 $ 15.20 31,610 $

2. Electronic equipment repair and maintenance 6,470 14.03 29,180

3. Building equipment contractors 4,520 15.50 32,240

4. Cable and other program distribution 3,210 15.31 31,850

5. Consumer goods rental 1,260 13.27 27,600

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Local government (OES designation) 120 21.87 45,480

2. Other miscellaneous manufacturing 50 20.13 41,860

3. Machinery and equipment rental and leasing (6) 19.06 39,650

4. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers (6) 18.89 39,280

5. State government (OES designation) 60 18.69 38,880

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Utah 870 $ 16.95 35,260 $ 0.076

2. Nebraska 430 14.71 30,590 0.048

3. Arizona 1,210 12.27 25,530 0.047

4. North Dakota 150 13.94 28,990 0.045

5. Colorado 950 18.23 37,930 0.043

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colorado 950 18.23 37,930 0.043

2. Alaska 70 18.12 37,690 0.023

3. Connecticut 270 17.98 37,400 0.016

4. Illinois 1,390 17.59 36,590 0.024

5. Maryland 650 17.49 36,370 0.026

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL 200 $ 15.28 31,780 $ 0.122

2. Norwich-New London, CT-RI Metropolitan NECTA 160 17.86 37,160 0.118

3. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 90 17.11 35,600 0.091

4. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 870 16.18 33,650 0.086

5. Laredo, TX 70 8.00 16,640 0.085

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div (6) 24.87 51,730 (6)

2. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 40 21.00 43,680 0.013

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div (6) 20.12 41,850 (6)

4. Salt Lake City, UT 500 19.13 39,790 0.084

5. Bellingham, WA (6) 19.01 39,550 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
676

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. Exclude "Electricians"

(47-2111) who do a broad range of electrical wiring.

49-2098 Security and fire alarm systems installers

51,740

17.51 10.59 13.14 16.73 21.12 25.88

36,410 22,030 27,330 34,810 43,940 53,830

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Investigation and security services 25,920 $ 16.91 35,170 $

2. Building equipment contractors 18,600 18.28 38,020

3. Electric goods merchant wholesalers 1,040 19.31 40,160

4. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers 980 15.98 33,230

5. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers 530 15.06 31,330

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Facilities support services (6) 24.67 51,320

2. Electronic equipment repair and maintenance (6) 21.62 44,970

3. Local government (OES designation) 250 20.91 43,490

4. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance 290 20.30 42,220

5. State government (OES designation) 50 19.90 41,390

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arizona 1,930 $ 19.27 40,090 $ 0.075

2. Florida 5,570 15.48 32,200 0.071

3. Oklahoma 940 16.51 34,330 0.063

4. Utah 690 16.32 33,940 0.060

5. Maryland 1,450 16.32 33,950 0.057

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 1,170 23.84 49,590 0.020

2. Alaska 140 23.05 47,940 0.046

3. Oregon 390 22.27 46,320 0.024

4. Massachusetts 1,070 21.15 44,000 0.034

5. Rhode Island 110 20.84 43,340 0.023

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metro Div 1,060 $ 15.78 32,810 $ 0.189

2. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL 240 16.39 34,080 0.109

3. El Paso, TX 280 14.03 29,170 0.108

4. Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metro Div 810 15.84 32,940 0.107

5. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL 220 17.10 35,570 0.105

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 940 24.43 50,810 0.025

2. Eugene-Springfield, OR (6) 24.30 50,550 (6)

3. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 480 23.35 48,560 0.026

4. Port St. Lucie-Fort Pierce, FL (6) 22.19 46,150 (6)

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 710 22.11 45,980 0.043

See footnotes at end of table.
677

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Include helicopter and aircraft engine specialists.

Exclude "Avionics Technician" (49-2091).

49-3011 Aircraft mechanics and service technicians

118,210

23.70 14.94 18.96 22.95 28.12 34.51

49,300 31,080 39,440 47,740 58,480 71,780

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Scheduled air transportation 31,050 $ 27.92 58,080 $

2. Support activities for air transportation 27,120 19.58 40,730

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 20,370 22.02 45,800

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 17,630 23.44 48,760

5. Nonscheduled air transportation 6,430 23.85 49,620

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other financial investment activities 50 32.19 66,950

2. Scientific research and development services 30 31.06 64,600

Couriers3. 5,620 30.33 63,080

4. Oil and gas extraction 80 28.77 59,840

5. Scheduled air transportation 31,050 27.92 58,080

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 1,760 $ 24.80 51,570 $ 0.579

2. Georgia 8,010 27.43 57,060 0.200

3. Kansas 2,360 21.46 44,630 0.179

4. Washington 4,550 25.19 52,390 0.166

5. Texas 16,120 22.68 47,180 0.165

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 1,900 28.73 59,760 0.048

2. Georgia 8,010 27.43 57,060 0.200

3. Tennessee 3,010 27.22 56,620 0.111

4. California 11,450 26.43 54,970 0.076

5. Hawaii 940 26.37 54,860 0.157

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Warner Robins, GA 910 $ 20.84 43,340 $ 1.692

2. Fairbanks, AK MSA 280 23.30 48,460 0.756

3. Anchorage, AK MSA 1,230 25.37 52,770 0.752

4. Corpus Christi, TX 1,260 22.55 46,910 0.738

5. Ogden-Clearfield, UT 1,080 21.84 45,420 0.564

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA 190 28.91 60,140 0.043

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 490 28.67 59,630 0.048

3. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 140 27.78 57,780 0.108

4. Madison, WI 110 27.71 57,640 0.034

5. Indianapolis-Carmel, IN 1,000 27.58 57,370 0.114

See footnotes at end of table.
678

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames. Exclude "Painters, Transportation Equipment" (51-9122) and "Automotive Glass

Installers and Repairers" (49-3022).

49-3021 Automotive body and related repairers

155,500

18.38 10.10 13.00 16.92 22.33 28.71

38,230 21,000 27,040 35,180 46,450 59,720

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Automotive repair and maintenance 103,620 $ 18.10 37,650 $

2. Automobile dealers 36,230 19.46 40,480

3. Motor vehicle and parts merchant wholesalers 2,970 16.85 35,040

4. Auto parts, accessories, and tire stores 2,130 15.00 31,200

5. Automotive equipment rental and leasing 820 16.02 33,330

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 230 26.49 55,110

2. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 170 23.89 49,690

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 230 23.02 47,870

4. Power generation and supply 30 21.42 44,560

5. Urban transit systems 80 21.30 44,310

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Tennessee 4,780 $ 16.40 34,110 $ 0.176

2. South Dakota 670 15.39 32,010 0.176

3. Montana 750 14.29 29,720 0.176

4. Oklahoma 2,550 14.75 30,670 0.170

5. Michigan 7,250 20.82 43,310 0.169

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 240 24.18 50,280 0.079

2. Colorado 2,540 22.94 47,720 0.115

3. Massachusetts 4,050 21.83 45,410 0.128

4. Michigan 7,250 20.82 43,310 0.169

5. Virginia 3,780 20.57 42,780 0.105

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Bloomington-Normal, IL 260 $ 19.55 40,650 $ 0.311

2. Florence, SC 260 15.84 32,940 0.309

3. Lancaster, PA 630 16.37 34,050 0.276

4. Eau Claire, WI 210 18.98 39,480 0.272

5. Rochester-Dover, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 140 16.99 35,330 0.264

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Boulder, CO 130 28.31 58,890 0.082

2. Lawrence-Methuen-Salem, MA-NH NECTA Division 50 28.06 58,360 0.085

3. Charlottesville, VA (6) 26.86 55,860 (6)

4. Lawrence, KS 40 25.55 53,140 0.083

5. Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA Metropolitan NECTA 60 25.48 52,990 0.119

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.

49-3022 Automotive glass installers and repairers

18,650

15.41 9.19 11.44 14.77 18.42 22.22

32,050 19,120 23,790 30,720 38,310 46,220

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Automotive repair and maintenance 15,150 $ 15.34 31,900 $

2. Automobile dealers 910 17.70 36,820

3. Building foundation and exterior contractors 690 14.14 29,400

4. Auto parts, accessories, and tire stores 630 13.40 27,860

5. Building material and supplies dealers 550 16.08 33,440

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Glass and glass product manufacturing 30 19.38 40,310

2. Automobile dealers 910 17.70 36,820

3. Building material and supplies dealers 550 16.08 33,440

4. Other motor vehicle dealers 30 16.01 33,300

5. Automotive repair and maintenance 15,150 15.34 31,900

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Hampshire 310 $ 16.30 33,900 $ 0.049

2. West Virginia 190 13.76 28,620 0.027

3. Missouri 720 14.56 30,280 0.027

4. Arkansas 280 12.40 25,790 0.024

5. Rhode Island 110 13.44 27,960 0.023

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Vermont (6) 21.96 45,680 (6)

2. Michigan 730 21.39 44,490 0.017

3. Minnesota 540 20.57 42,790 0.020

4. Oregon 160 19.81 41,210 0.010

5. Massachusetts 410 18.71 38,910 0.013

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Bay City, MI 30 $ 14.72 30,620 $ 0.080

2. Spokane, WA 160 16.95 35,250 0.079

3. Monroe, LA 60 11.24 23,370 0.078

4. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 120 12.84 26,710 0.077

5. Hattiesburg, MS 40 15.22 31,660 0.070

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div (6) 22.09 45,950 (6)

2. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division (6) 21.32 44,340 (6)

3. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div (6) 21.26 44,230 (6)

4. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 410 20.40 42,440 0.023

5. Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metro Div (6) 19.98 41,560 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
680

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. Exclude "Automotive Body and Related Repairers" (49-3021), "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel

Engine Specialists" (49-3031), and "Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles" (49-2096).

49-3023 Automotive service technicians and mechanics

642,360

17.34 9.17 11.96 16.24 21.56 27.22

36,070 19,070 24,880 33,780 44,840 56,620

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Automotive repair and maintenance 223,380 $ 15.61 32,480 $

2. Automobile dealers 221,140 19.78 41,140

3. Auto parts, accessories, and tire stores 54,810 15.37 31,970

4. Gasoline stations 23,560 15.99 33,250

5. Local government (OES designation) 21,530 19.45 40,460

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scientific research and development services 240 28.66 59,610

2. Natural gas distribution 540 27.10 56,360

3. Satellite telecommunications 110 26.93 56,020

4. Wired telecommunications carriers 550 24.72 51,430

5. Spectator sports 2,990 24.60 51,170

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Hampshire 4,130 $ 17.88 37,190 $ 0.658

2. Maine 3,900 15.28 31,780 0.653

3. Vermont 1,850 15.54 32,320 0.617

4. Pennsylvania 34,260 16.39 34,090 0.608

5. Virginia 21,010 18.19 37,840 0.582

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 1,280 22.44 46,670 0.421

2. California 65,920 19.84 41,260 0.438

3. Washington 11,100 19.73 41,040 0.406

4. Michigan 21,910 19.63 40,830 0.510

5. Connecticut 8,550 19.53 40,620 0.515

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Hinesville-Fort Stewart, GA 170 $ 19.75 41,070 $ 1.125

2. Idaho Falls, ID 510 15.04 31,290 1.017

3. Farmington, NM 490 15.10 31,410 0.981

4. Joplin, MO 710 12.08 25,120 0.913

5. Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, TX 1,030 16.95 35,250 0.911

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 3,070 25.39 52,810 0.344

2. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 5,530 23.86 49,630 0.464

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 3,710 23.82 49,550 0.383

4. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 4,110 23.27 48,400 0.401

5. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 430 23.22 48,300 0.620

See footnotes at end of table.
681

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks, buses, and all types of diesel engines. Include mechanics working primarily with automobile diesel engines.

49-3031 Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists

254,850

18.48 11.71 14.48 18.11 22.07 26.50

38,440 24,370 30,110 37,660 45,900 55,120

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General freight trucking 31,440 $ 17.19 35,760 $

2. Automotive repair and maintenance 26,650 17.79 37,000

3. Local government (OES designation) 23,320 21.06 43,800

4. Motor vehicle and parts merchant wholesalers 17,470 18.41 38,290

5. Specialized freight trucking 13,520 16.75 34,850

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motor vehicle manufacturing 530 26.87 55,890

2. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 120 26.87 55,880

3. Foundries 60 26.24 54,580

4. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 560 25.33 52,680

5. Power generation and supply 2,340 25.10 52,200

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 1,350 $ 19.62 40,820 $ 0.515

2. Nebraska 3,760 18.93 39,370 0.417

3. North Dakota 980 16.88 35,120 0.292

4. Arkansas 3,260 16.02 33,320 0.279

5. Iowa 3,990 16.38 34,080 0.271

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 590 24.41 50,780 0.194

2. Connecticut 2,480 21.57 44,870 0.149

3. Massachusetts 4,090 21.41 44,540 0.129

4. New Jersey 8,040 21.38 44,470 0.203

5. New York 12,560 21.04 43,770 0.150

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Texarkana, TX-Texarkana, AR 360 $ 19.27 40,080 $ 0.670

2. Albany, GA 390 15.48 32,190 0.614

3. Farmington, NM 260 15.79 32,840 0.520

4. Springfield, OH 250 18.02 37,470 0.513

5. Fargo, ND-MN 570 17.05 35,470 0.509

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Napa, CA 80 27.20 56,570 0.125

2. Anchorage, AK MSA 340 25.02 52,040 0.208

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 1,590 24.87 51,730 0.155

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 880 24.18 50,300 0.099

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 7,080 23.66 49,220 0.142

See footnotes at end of table.
682

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems. Exclude "Bus and Truck

Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031).

49-3041 Farm equipment mechanics

29,500

14.58 9.30 11.34 14.16 17.35 20.77

30,320 19,340 23,580 29,460 36,090 43,210

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers 22,200 $ 14.75 30,680 $

2. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance 1,330 13.55 28,180

3. Support activities for crop production 1,290 13.10 27,250

4. Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores 980 14.35 29,850

5. Electronic markets and agents and brokers 480 15.59 32,420

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motor vehicle and parts merchant wholesalers 40 18.14 37,730

2. Local government (OES designation) 200 17.62 36,640

3. Building equipment contractors 200 17.08 35,520

4. Fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty 80 16.61 34,550

5. Machinery and equipment rental and leasing 40 15.90 33,080

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Dakota 710 $ 14.39 29,940 $ 0.211

2. Nebraska 1,770 13.31 27,680 0.196

3. South Dakota 470 14.25 29,640 0.123

4. Iowa 1,600 14.61 30,400 0.109

5. Idaho 590 13.19 27,430 0.095

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nevada 30 17.32 36,030 0.002

2. Minnesota 1,520 16.60 34,530 0.057

3. New Jersey 250 16.49 34,300 0.006

4. Oregon 540 16.42 34,150 0.033

5. New Hampshire 160 16.22 33,740 0.025

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. El Centro, CA 120 $ 14.94 31,070 $ 0.239

2. Hanford-Corcoran, CA 70 12.79 26,610 0.188

3. Jonesboro, AR 90 12.45 25,890 0.185

4. Grand Forks, ND-MN 90 15.13 31,460 0.180

5. Merced, CA 100 15.55 32,350 0.169

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 110 20.72 43,090 0.008

2. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 140 20.53 42,700 0.004

3. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division (6) 19.95 41,490 (6)

4. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 70 19.91 41,420 0.004

5. Lebanon, PA 60 19.03 39,580 0.130

See footnotes at end of table.
683

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in

construction, logging, and surface mining. Exclude "Rail Car Repairers" (49-3043) and "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031).

49-3042 Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines

119,060

19.90 12.64 15.65 19.44 23.45 28.18

41,390 26,280 32,550 40,440 48,770 58,620

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers 31,180 $ 19.45 40,460 $

2. Other specialty trade contractors 8,960 19.49 40,530

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 8,680 22.06 45,880

4. Local government (OES designation) 7,970 20.84 43,340

5. Machinery and equipment rental and leasing 7,110 19.28 40,110

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scientific research and development services (6) 28.22 58,690

2. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 190 27.86 57,940

3. Natural gas distribution 70 27.64 57,490

4. Industrial machinery manufacturing 110 23.71 49,310

5. Power generation and supply 550 23.33 48,520

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 1,140 $ 21.14 43,960 $ 0.435

2. Alaska 850 27.69 57,590 0.280

3. West Virginia 1,860 17.41 36,210 0.262

4. Louisiana 3,810 17.38 36,150 0.214

5. Montana 860 18.71 38,920 0.201

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 850 27.69 57,590 0.280

2. Hawaii 370 25.53 53,110 0.062

3. California 11,800 24.23 50,400 0.078

4. Illinois 2,520 23.21 48,270 0.043

5. Nevada 2,020 23.20 48,260 0.161

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Anniston-Oxford, AL 1,010 $ 19.30 40,140 $ 2.024

2. Texarkana, TX-Texarkana, AR 830 19.77 41,130 1.545

3. Albany, GA 440 20.69 43,030 0.693

4. Casper, WY 230 21.49 44,690 0.596

5. Odessa, TX 280 15.87 33,020 0.505

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Napa, CA 50 29.72 61,830 0.078

2. Fairbanks, AK MSA 160 28.48 59,230 0.432

3. Anchorage, AK MSA 360 28.33 58,930 0.220

4. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 930 28.16 58,570 0.091

5. Yuba City, CA 80 27.64 57,490 0.196

See footnotes at end of table.
684

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, or mass transit rail cars. Exclude "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists"

(49-3031).

49-3043 Rail car repairers

23,810

20.68 12.48 16.75 20.82 24.71 28.02

43,010 25,960 34,840 43,320 51,400 58,270

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Rail transportation 12,460 $ 22.13 46,040 $

2. Support activities for rail transportation 4,910 16.02 33,320

3. Railroad rolling stock manufacturing 1,590 14.42 30,000

4. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance 250 15.72 32,700

5. Machinery and equipment rental and leasing 80 21.01 43,700

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rail transportation 12,460 22.13 46,040

2. Machinery and equipment rental and leasing 80 21.01 43,700

3. Support activities for rail transportation 4,910 16.02 33,320

4. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance 250 15.72 32,700

5. Railroad rolling stock manufacturing 1,590 14.42 30,000

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nebraska 1,520 $ 22.97 47,770 $ 0.169

2. Wyoming 180 17.86 37,150 0.069

3. Kansas 580 18.68 38,860 0.044

4. Illinois 2,440 20.65 42,960 0.042

5. Idaho 230 15.81 32,870 0.037

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Utah (6) 31.15 64,790 (6)

2. North Dakota 120 23.87 49,640 0.036

3. New Jersey 800 23.62 49,120 0.020

4. California 1,680 23.15 48,150 0.011

5. Nebraska 1,520 22.97 47,770 0.169

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Gary, IN Metro Div 190 $ 19.65 40,880 $ 0.070

2. Baton Rouge, LA 240 18.39 38,240 0.067

3. Jacksonville, FL 380 19.08 39,690 0.063

4. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 90 16.17 33,640 0.035

5. Kansas City, MO-KS 320 14.36 29,870 0.033

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Gary, IN Metro Div 190 19.65 40,880 0.070

2. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div (6) 19.28 40,100 (6)

3. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 990 19.17 39,860 0.026

4. Jacksonville, FL 380 19.08 39,690 0.063

5. St. Louis, MO-IL 380 18.60 38,690 0.029

See footnotes at end of table.
685

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of gasoline or diesel powered inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines. Exclude "Diesel Engine

Specialists" (49-3031).

49-3051 Motorboat mechanics

18,550

16.55 9.94 12.66 15.96 20.01 24.40

34,430 20,680 26,330 33,210 41,610 50,750

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other motor vehicle dealers 9,480 $ 16.18 33,650 $

2. Other amusement and recreation industries 3,380 17.27 35,910

3. Household goods repair and maintenance 3,090 16.53 34,380

4. Ship and boat building 700 16.12 33,530

5. Support activities for water transportation 330 16.42 34,140

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Inland water transportation 90 22.13 46,030

2. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance 150 20.52 42,680

3. Consumer goods rental 150 18.23 37,920

4. State government (OES designation) 70 17.66 36,730

5. Other amusement and recreation industries 3,380 17.27 35,910

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 200 $ 19.43 40,410 $ 0.066

2. New Hampshire 330 18.87 39,240 0.053

3. Rhode Island 240 18.23 37,920 0.050

4. Maine 230 16.59 34,510 0.039

5. Washington 900 17.43 36,250 0.033

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 320 21.75 45,240 0.019

2. Alaska 200 19.43 40,410 0.066

3. Massachusetts 720 19.17 39,870 0.023

4. California 1,260 19.03 39,590 0.008

5. New Hampshire 330 18.87 39,240 0.053

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 240 $ 18.24 37,940 $ 0.242

2. Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI 80 15.39 32,010 0.124

3. New Bedford, MA Metropolitan NECTA 70 18.37 38,200 0.107

4. Ocean City, NJ 30 15.33 31,880 0.075

5. Wilmington, NC 100 17.16 35,690 0.071

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Norwich-New London, CT-RI Metropolitan NECTA (6) 24.53 51,020 (6)

2. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 50 23.18 48,220 0.012

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div (6) 22.43 46,650 (6)

4. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA (6) 22.23 46,230 (6)

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division (6) 21.54 44,800 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
686

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, or similar motorized vehicles.

49-3052 Motorcycle mechanics

16,700

15.39 8.96 11.31 14.45 18.41 23.31

32,000 18,640 23,530 30,050 38,290 48,480

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other motor vehicle dealers 14,590 $ 15.42 32,070 $

2. Household goods repair and maintenance 840 14.72 30,620

3. Automobile dealers 240 15.55 32,350

4. Other transportation equipment manufacturing 160 18.50 38,470

5. Motor vehicle and parts merchant wholesalers 60 17.95 37,340

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other transportation equipment manufacturing 160 18.50 38,470

2. Motor vehicle and parts merchant wholesalers 60 17.95 37,340

3. Auto parts, accessories, and tire stores (6) 17.33 36,050

4. Automobile dealers 240 15.55 32,350

5. Other motor vehicle dealers 14,590 15.42 32,070

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 100 $ 13.18 27,410 $ 0.038

2. New Hampshire 200 16.91 35,180 0.032

3. West Virginia 210 10.36 21,540 0.030

4. Montana 110 12.97 26,980 0.026

5. Iowa 370 12.27 25,510 0.025

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nevada 100 19.06 39,640 0.008

2. California 1,740 19.04 39,600 0.012

3. Florida 920 17.06 35,480 0.012

4. Texas 1,070 17.05 35,460 0.011

5. Washington 340 17.00 35,370 0.012

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Grand Junction, CO 60 $ 14.60 30,370 $ 0.107

2. Bay City, MI 30 14.13 29,400 0.080

3. Cheyenne, WY 30 12.50 25,990 0.073

4. Flagstaff, AZ 40 15.47 32,190 0.069

5. Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA 30 17.71 36,840 0.067

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Antonio, TX 110 23.68 49,250 0.014

2. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 130 22.27 46,310 0.007

3. Baltimore-Towson, MD 50 21.59 44,900 0.004

4. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 70 21.49 44,700 0.007

5. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 80 21.33 44,360 0.009

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, and related equipment.

49-3053 Outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics

25,560

13.44 8.31 10.36 12.94 16.05 19.31

27,950 17,280 21,540 26,910 33,390 40,170

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores 9,710 $ 13.16 27,370 $

2. Building material and supplies dealers 2,250 12.72 26,460

3. Household goods repair and maintenance 1,840 12.08 25,130

4. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers 1,570 13.13 27,310

5. General rental centers 1,560 13.65 28,390

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 70 21.60 44,930

2. Management of companies and enterprises 40 18.72 38,950

3. Elementary and secondary schools 80 18.61 38,710

4. Local government (OES designation) 480 17.35 36,100

5. Colleges and universities 110 15.64 32,540

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 180 $ 13.05 27,150 $ 0.060

2. New Hampshire 340 14.88 30,950 0.054

3. Wisconsin 1,150 13.20 27,450 0.042

4. Montana 150 10.55 21,950 0.035

5. Maine 210 11.69 24,310 0.035

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii 100 19.40 40,350 0.017

2. Alaska 70 18.19 37,840 0.023

3. Massachusetts 350 17.55 36,490 0.011

4. Colorado 360 16.42 34,150 0.016

5. Delaware 90 15.85 32,970 0.021

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 150 $ 12.45 25,890 $ 0.097

2. Dubuque, IA 50 14.33 29,810 0.094

3. Missoula, MT 50 13.65 28,380 0.089

4. Janesville, WI 60 10.85 22,570 0.088

5. Appleton, WI 80 14.18 29,500 0.069

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL 50 20.29 42,210 0.023

2. Kansas City, MO-KS 110 20.04 41,690 0.011

3. Honolulu, HI 50 19.40 40,350 0.012

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 220 18.85 39,200 0.004

5. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div (6) 18.57 38,620 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Repair and service bicycles.

49-3091 Bicycle repairers

8,350

10.87 7.48 8.79 10.48 12.67 14.95

22,610 15,550 18,280 21,790 26,350 31,090

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Sporting goods and musical instrument stores 7,820 $ 10.85 22,570 $

2. Used merchandise stores 50 10.24 21,300

3. Clothing stores 50 10.68 22,220

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Consumer goods rental (6) 11.09 23,060

2. Sporting goods and musical instrument stores 7,820 10.85 22,570

3. Clothing stores 50 10.68 22,220

4. Used merchandise stores 50 10.24 21,300

5. Other motor vehicle dealers (6) 10.18 21,170

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Colorado 550 $ 11.12 23,130 $ 0.025

2. Vermont 60 10.72 22,300 0.020

3. Oregon 280 10.92 22,720 0.017

4. Minnesota 440 12.17 25,320 0.016

5. Wisconsin 340 10.56 21,960 0.012

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Kentucky (6) 14.47 30,100 (6)

2. California 1,400 12.28 25,540 0.009

3. Minnesota 440 12.17 25,320 0.016

4. Virginia (6) 12.05 25,070 (6)

5. New Jersey (6) 11.94 24,840 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Champaign-Urbana, IL 40 $ 9.64 20,060 $ 0.040

2. Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan NECTA 40 10.91 22,700 0.036

3. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 290 13.33 27,720 0.016

4. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 110 11.54 24,010 0.011

5. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA 50 9.35 19,450 0.011

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN (6) 14.64 30,450 (6)

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 400 13.85 28,800 0.010

3. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 290 13.33 27,720 0.016

4. Madison, WI (6) 12.72 26,460 (6)

5. Raleigh-Cary, NC 40 12.45 25,900 0.008

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Diagnose, inspect, adjust, repair, or overhaul recreational vehicles including travel trailers. May specialize in maintaining gas, electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, or

chassis/towing systems as well as repairing generators, appliances, and interior components. Include workers who perform customized van conversions. Exclude

"Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics" (49-3023) and "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031) who also work on recreation

vehicles.

49-3092 Recreational vehicle service technicians

13,560

16.00 9.57 12.00 15.15 19.36 23.22

33,280 19,910 24,950 31,510 40,270 48,300

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other motor vehicle dealers 9,830 $ 15.92 33,120 $

2. Automotive repair and maintenance 1,120 14.66 30,500

3. Automobile dealers 550 18.35 38,170

4. Motor vehicle body and trailer manufacturing 390 16.91 35,160

5. Other miscellaneous store retailers 260 14.94 31,070

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Automobile dealers 550 18.35 38,170

2. Automotive equipment rental and leasing 170 17.58 36,560

3. Motor vehicle body and trailer manufacturing 390 16.91 35,160

4. Other motor vehicle dealers 9,830 15.92 33,120

5. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance 130 15.51 32,260

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Oregon 700 $ 18.64 38,780 $ 0.042

2. Montana 130 14.37 29,890 0.030

3. Wyoming 70 12.98 26,990 0.027

4. Idaho 160 15.16 31,520 0.026

5. South Dakota 90 12.34 25,680 0.024

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Virginia 250 22.89 47,620 0.007

2. Oregon 700 18.64 38,780 0.042

3. Nevada 160 17.94 37,320 0.013

4. Washington 560 17.69 36,800 0.020

5. Arizona 200 17.49 36,380 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 260 $ 16.15 33,590 $ 0.200

2. Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division 90 15.02 31,240 0.195

3. Eugene-Springfield, OR 160 18.27 37,990 0.108

4. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC 120 16.39 34,090 0.102

5. Ocala, FL 100 14.74 30,650 0.100

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 340 20.81 43,290 0.034

2. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 60 20.28 42,170 0.004

3. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 110 20.21 42,040 0.006

4. Fresno, CA 80 19.99 41,580 0.024

5. Salt Lake City, UT 50 19.56 40,680 0.008

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Repair and replace tires.

49-3093 Tire repairers and changers

103,120

10.96 7.37 8.55 10.26 12.56 15.81

22,790 15,330 17,780 21,340 26,130 32,890

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Auto parts, accessories, and tire stores 74,130 $ 10.71 22,280 $

2. Automotive repair and maintenance 9,800 10.79 22,450

3. Rubber product manufacturing 1,740 12.32 25,620

4. Automobile dealers 1,730 10.91 22,690

5. Gasoline stations 1,670 9.51 19,780

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 30 21.51 44,740

2. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance (6) 15.87 33,020

3. Warehousing and storage 70 15.74 32,740

4. Electronic markets and agents and brokers 180 15.53 32,310

5. Local government (OES designation) (6) 15.44 32,100

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Idaho 1,120 $ 11.42 23,750 $ 0.179

2. Wyoming 430 10.02 20,840 0.164

3. Montana 700 10.28 21,370 0.164

4. New Mexico 1,220 10.10 21,010 0.155

5. Alaska 430 11.89 24,740 0.141

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nevada 1,280 13.86 28,830 0.102

2. Rhode Island (6) 13.40 27,860 (6)

3. Vermont 230 13.13 27,320 0.077

4. Washington 3,000 12.81 26,640 0.110

5. Minnesota 1,560 12.11 25,190 0.058

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Dalton, GA 220 $ 11.01 22,910 $ 0.287

2. Burlington, NC 160 10.68 22,210 0.276

3. Pocatello, ID 100 12.95 26,950 0.269

4. Clarksville, TN-KY 200 8.35 17,370 0.257

5. Grand Junction, CO 130 12.02 25,000 0.233

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Tacoma, WA Metro Div (6) 18.01 37,470 (6)

2. Reno-Sparks, NV (6) 16.80 34,940 (6)

3. Greenville, SC (6) 15.89 33,050 (6)

4. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 140 15.22 31,650 0.170

5. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 400 14.49 30,150 0.045

See footnotes at end of table.
691

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Install, service, or repair opening and closing mechanisms of automatic doors and hydraulic door closers. Include garage door mechanics.

49-9011 Mechanical door repairers

15,130

16.38 10.41 12.47 15.20 19.38 24.29

34,060 21,660 25,940 31,610 40,320 50,520

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building finishing contractors 7,360 $ 16.35 34,000 $

2. Building material and supplies dealers 3,450 15.81 32,880

3. Building equipment contractors 1,890 17.43 36,260

4. Lumber and const. supply merchant wholesalers 440 15.75 32,760

5. Other specialty trade contractors 110 17.41 36,210

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hardware and plumbing merchant wholesalers (6) 21.20 44,090

2. Electric goods merchant wholesalers (6) 18.20 37,860

3. Building equipment contractors 1,890 17.43 36,260

4. Other specialty trade contractors 110 17.41 36,210

5. Building finishing contractors 7,360 16.35 34,000

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Dakota 220 $ 14.28 29,700 $ 0.066

2. Oklahoma 320 14.47 30,090 0.021

3. Colorado 410 14.28 29,700 0.019

4. Nevada 220 22.90 47,630 0.017

5. Maine 100 13.57 28,220 0.017

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nevada 220 22.90 47,630 0.017

2. Massachusetts (6) 19.41 40,370 (6)

3. Pennsylvania 320 18.58 38,660 0.006

4. North Carolina 440 18.55 38,570 0.011

5. Connecticut 280 18.45 38,370 0.017

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Fairbanks, AK MSA 70 $ 19.78 41,150 $ 0.189

2. Dover, DE 70 12.52 26,040 0.121

3. Kalamazoo-Portage, MI 70 16.92 35,190 0.050

4. Reading, PA 80 19.62 40,820 0.048

5. Reno-Sparks, NV 100 19.59 40,750 0.046

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 60 22.65 47,110 0.006

2. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 21.33 44,370 (6)

3. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 20.89 43,460 (6)

4. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL 100 20.65 42,950 0.010

5. Springfield, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 20.24 42,110 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
692

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other

mechanical governors.

49-9012 Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door

42,270

21.77 12.04 15.85 21.84 27.10 31.92

45,290 25,050 32,970 45,440 56,370 66,380

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Power generation and supply 9,840 $ 26.31 54,730 $

2. Natural gas distribution 7,410 23.98 49,880

3. Local government (OES designation) 6,190 19.80 41,180

4. Utility system construction 2,180 17.94 37,310

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,450 22.15 46,070

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Power generation and supply 9,840 26.31 54,730

2. Commercial and service industry machinery (6) 25.41 52,840

3. Elementary and secondary schools 60 25.24 52,500

4. Colleges and universities 70 25.16 52,330

5. Employment services (6) 24.96 51,910

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 300 $ 18.53 38,540 $ 0.100

2. West Virginia 550 19.24 40,020 0.077

3. South Carolina 1,280 21.77 45,280 0.070

4. South Dakota 240 19.94 41,470 0.063

5. Texas 5,840 18.19 37,840 0.060

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 3,460 27.67 57,550 0.041

2. Connecticut 730 26.23 54,570 0.044

3. Arizona 690 26.06 54,210 0.027

4. Washington 760 25.82 53,700 0.028

5. Alaska 100 25.69 53,430 0.033

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Anniston-Oxford, AL 140 $ 18.97 39,450 $ 0.280

2. Corpus Christi, TX 410 23.15 48,150 0.240

3. Wenatchee, WA 90 20.05 41,710 0.230

4. Ogden-Clearfield, UT 410 21.48 44,670 0.214

5. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 200 18.88 39,270 0.129

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY 30 30.84 64,160 0.012

2. Syracuse, NY (6) 30.12 62,660 (6)

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div (6) 28.22 58,700 (6)

4. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 410 28.14 58,530 0.032

5. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 500 28.12 58,500 0.027

See footnotes at end of table.
693

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

49-9021 Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers

250,970

19.09 11.38 14.12 18.11 23.32 28.57

39,710 23,680 29,370 37,660 48,510 59,430

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building equipment contractors 168,650 $ 18.54 38,570 $

2. Direct selling establishments 12,120 19.70 40,980

3. Hardware and plumbing merchant wholesalers 9,330 21.10 43,890

4. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance 8,290 20.69 43,030

5. Elementary and secondary schools 4,990 19.12 39,770

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Satellite telecommunications 50 29.44 61,230

2. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. (6) 28.31 58,880

3. Converted paper product manufacturing 30 28.26 58,780

4. Scientific research and development services 230 25.98 54,040

5. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 260 25.87 53,800

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Hampshire 2,020 $ 19.25 40,050 $ 0.322

2. Maryland 7,380 20.91 43,500 0.292

3. Florida 22,370 16.75 34,840 0.284

4. Delaware 1,160 19.19 39,920 0.273

5. Maine 1,570 17.63 36,660 0.263

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 370 25.68 53,410 0.122

2. District of Columbia 410 23.80 49,490 0.067

3. Massachusetts 6,330 23.53 48,950 0.200

4. New Jersey 7,850 23.22 48,300 0.198

5. Minnesota 2,650 22.90 47,640 0.099

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL 1,500 $ 16.45 34,210 $ 0.678

2. Portsmouth, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 300 20.60 42,850 0.526

3. Jacksonville, NC 210 14.22 29,570 0.521

4. Lebanon, PA 230 23.97 49,850 0.498

5. Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL 760 15.81 32,890 0.464

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 680 29.37 61,080 0.076

2. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division (6) 29.33 61,000 (6)

3. Salinas, CA 80 28.05 58,330 0.051

4. Ann Arbor, MI 250 27.53 57,260 0.126

5. Anchorage, AK MSA 210 26.32 54,760 0.128

See footnotes at end of table.
694

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.

49-9031 Home appliance repairers

42,810

16.99 9.37 12.37 16.28 20.79 25.84

35,350 19,490 25,730 33,860 43,250 53,750

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Electronics and appliance stores 14,450 $ 15.75 32,770 $

2. Household goods repair and maintenance 11,790 17.89 37,210

3. Natural gas distribution 1,640 25.31 52,630

4. Direct selling establishments 720 14.75 30,680

5. Electric goods merchant wholesalers 700 18.36 38,190

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Natural gas distribution 1,640 25.31 52,630

2. Power generation and supply 120 23.75 49,400

3. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 210 19.01 39,530

4. Elementary and secondary schools 70 19.00 39,520

5. Electronic shopping and mail-order houses 40 18.73 38,960

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Utah 640 $ 16.78 34,910 $ 0.056

2. North Dakota 170 14.16 29,460 0.051

3. Iowa 740 15.99 33,250 0.050

4. Delaware 210 15.39 32,010 0.049

5. Oregon 790 14.80 30,790 0.048

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rhode Island (6) 22.49 46,770 (6)

2. Minnesota 1,110 21.11 43,910 0.041

3. Alaska 60 21.04 43,760 0.020

4. New Jersey 1,160 20.83 43,340 0.029

5. Maryland 610 20.84 43,340 0.024

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. St. George, UT 50 $ 14.91 31,020 $ 0.100

2. Chico, CA 70 17.65 36,720 0.092

3. Bismarck, ND 50 17.47 36,350 0.087

4. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL 810 14.12 29,380 0.079

5. Saginaw-Saginaw Township North, MI 70 13.27 27,610 0.078

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 90 23.16 48,180 0.016

2. Duluth, MN-WI (6) 22.84 47,500 (6)

3. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 22.81 47,450 (6)

4. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 700 22.51 46,820 0.040

5. Edison, NJ Metro Div 380 22.43 46,660 0.038

See footnotes at end of table.
695

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems. Exclude "Millwrights" (49-9044),

"Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines" (49-3042), and "Maintenance Workers, Machinery" (49-9043) who perform only routine tasks.

49-9041 Industrial machinery mechanics

250,810

20.47 12.84 15.87 19.74 24.46 29.85

42,570 26,710 33,010 41,050 50,880 62,080

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance 20,160 $ 19.04 39,610 $

2. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers 18,560 19.91 41,410

3. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 9,840 24.93 51,850

4. Plastics product manufacturing 9,350 19.06 39,640

5. Power generation and supply 6,230 25.44 52,910

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motor vehicle manufacturing 2,980 27.54 57,280

2. Druggists' goods merchant wholesalers 200 26.66 55,460

3. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 3,750 25.86 53,780

4. Power generation and supply 6,230 25.44 52,910

5. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 2,100 25.31 52,650

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 1,360 $ 21.45 44,620 $ 0.519

2. West Virginia 3,530 19.22 39,980 0.497

3. Kentucky 7,490 19.33 40,200 0.421

4. Indiana 9,940 22.44 46,670 0.341

5. Louisiana 6,040 20.05 41,700 0.340

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 480 27.67 57,550 0.158

2. District of Columbia 110 25.79 53,640 0.018

3. Michigan 8,920 24.67 51,300 0.208

4. Washington 5,770 24.11 50,150 0.211

5. Nevada 1,210 23.64 49,180 0.096

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Dalton, GA 860 $ 16.13 33,550 $ 1.121

2. Owensboro, KY 510 19.22 39,970 1.056

3. Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA 380 22.43 46,650 0.855

4. Odessa, TX 430 14.58 30,330 0.776

5. Evansville, IN-KY 1,290 21.82 45,390 0.736

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Fairbanks, AK MSA 110 31.87 66,280 0.297

2. Bay City, MI 40 30.87 64,210 0.107

3. Bellingham, WA 260 28.29 58,840 0.336

4. Wenatchee, WA 180 28.09 58,420 0.461

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 1,460 27.99 58,210 0.142

See footnotes at end of table.
696

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in

repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; boiler making; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning,

and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs. Exclude "Maintenance Workers, Machinery" (49-9043).

49-9042 Maintenance and repair workers, general

1,310,580

16.11 9.20 11.66 15.34 19.90 24.44

33,510 19,140 24,250 31,910 41,390 50,840

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Lessors of real estate 125,020 $ 13.82 28,740 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 98,710 16.36 34,020

3. Activities related to real estate 74,050 14.23 29,600

4. Traveler accommodation 63,350 13.10 27,250

5. Elementary and secondary schools 55,300 16.31 33,930

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scheduled air transportation 5,230 25.21 52,440

2. Telecommunications resellers 240 24.95 51,890

3. Motor vehicle manufacturing 5,300 24.11 50,150

4. Tobacco manufacturing 1,340 24.01 49,940

5. Wired telecommunications carriers 1,690 23.92 49,750

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Carolina 25,360 $ 15.35 31,930 $ 1.378

2. Louisiana 23,770 14.37 29,890 1.338

3. Alaska 3,920 20.48 42,600 1.290

4. Indiana 35,450 15.89 33,050 1.217

5. West Virginia 8,590 12.94 26,920 1.209

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 3,920 20.48 42,600 1.290

2. Connecticut 11,080 18.82 39,150 0.668

3. Massachusetts 23,390 18.75 39,010 0.738

4. Illinois 54,200 18.40 38,270 0.930

5. District of Columbia 4,130 18.20 37,850 0.678

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Danville, VA 890 $ 15.65 32,560 $ 2.103

2. Lafayette, IN 1,500 16.82 34,980 1.788

3. Morgantown, WV 990 12.90 26,820 1.765

4. Lafayette, LA 2,370 15.81 32,890 1.698

5. Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH 760 13.66 28,420 1.677

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 7,100 21.34 44,400 0.885

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 7,390 20.89 43,450 0.829

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 7,850 20.79 43,250 0.811

4. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 480 20.77 43,210 0.692

5. Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Div 820 20.74 43,140 1.056

See footnotes at end of table.
697

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance. Exclude "Maintenance and Repair Workers, General" (49-9042).

49-9043 Maintenance workers, machinery

81,580

17.50 10.29 12.91 16.61 21.53 26.46

36,390 21,400 26,840 34,550 44,780 55,030

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 5,250 $ 18.92 39,360 $

2. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers 4,170 16.22 33,740

3. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 3,350 18.87 39,260

4. Plastics product manufacturing 2,670 17.40 36,190

5. Animal slaughtering and processing 2,060 14.13 29,390

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 100 25.04 52,080

2. Motor vehicle manufacturing 290 25.03 52,060

3. Basic chemical manufacturing 710 23.36 48,590

4. Electric lighting equipment manufacturing 530 23.30 48,460

5. Oil and gas extraction 100 23.30 48,460

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 580 $ 26.17 54,440 $ 0.221

2. Louisiana 2,690 17.03 35,420 0.151

3. Tennessee 2,980 16.05 33,390 0.110

4. Mississippi 1,210 16.56 34,440 0.109

5. Utah 1,230 16.85 35,060 0.107

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wyoming 580 26.17 54,440 0.221

2. Illinois 6,180 20.08 41,760 0.106

3. Massachusetts 1,350 20.03 41,670 0.043

4. New York 3,620 19.94 41,470 0.043

5. Indiana 2,430 19.70 40,980 0.083

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Harrisonburg, VA 190 $ 15.58 32,420 $ 0.328

2. Anderson, SC 190 17.04 35,430 0.321

3. Longview, WA 100 16.67 34,660 0.281

4. Baton Rouge, LA 910 19.71 40,990 0.256

5. Decatur, AL 130 14.88 30,960 0.233

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Kankakee-Bradley, IL 60 25.11 52,220 0.140

2. Hattiesburg, MS 40 23.94 49,790 0.070

3. Monroe, MI 40 23.90 49,700 0.099

4. Richmond, VA 650 23.84 49,580 0.108

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 90 23.10 48,040 0.009

See footnotes at end of table.
698

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.

49-9044 Millwrights

53,320

22.99 13.84 17.13 21.94 29.42 34.39

47,820 28,790 35,640 45,630 61,200 71,540

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building equipment contractors 13,620 $ 21.05 43,780 $

2. Nonresidential building construction 4,570 21.07 43,820

3. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 3,130 24.82 51,630

4. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 2,360 23.28 48,430

5. Sawmills and wood preservation 2,090 18.16 37,780

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Warehousing and storage 150 28.53 59,350

2. Grain and oilseed milling 250 27.42 57,040

3. Electronic markets and agents and brokers 160 27.39 56,970

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 430 27.33 56,850

5. Foundries 1,380 26.65 55,430

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Maine 840 $ 19.71 41,010 $ 0.141

2. Michigan 5,910 29.32 60,980 0.138

3. Arkansas 1,250 20.63 42,910 0.107

4. Indiana 3,100 25.98 54,030 0.106

5. Ohio 5,400 26.61 55,340 0.101

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rhode Island (6) 30.47 63,370 (6)

2. Michigan 5,910 29.32 60,980 0.138

3. New Jersey 860 27.04 56,240 0.022

4. Alaska 220 26.74 55,620 0.072

5. Ohio 5,400 26.61 55,340 0.101

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lewiston, ID-WA 100 $ 20.57 42,780 $ 0.401

2. Longview, WA 140 25.13 52,270 0.393

3. Glens Falls, NY 140 18.79 39,080 0.268

4. Decatur, AL 130 17.70 36,810 0.233

5. Gary, IN Metro Div 560 26.31 54,720 0.206

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 410 35.10 73,010 0.008

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 360 33.02 68,690 0.035

3. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY 390 30.90 64,270 0.073

4. Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI (6) 30.50 63,440 (6)

5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 970 29.44 61,240 0.026

See footnotes at end of table.
699

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Build or repair furnaces, kilns, cupolas, boilers, converters, ladles, soaking pits, ovens, etc., using refractory materials.

49-9045 Refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons

3,340

19.61 12.37 15.77 19.61 22.37 27.84

40,790 25,720 32,790 40,780 46,530 57,910

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 1,000 $ 19.47 40,490 $

2. Building foundation and exterior contractors 550 21.42 44,550

3. Foundries 330 17.03 35,430

4. Clay product and refractory manufacturing 330 18.99 39,510

5. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance 120 21.64 45,010

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance 120 21.64 45,010

2. Building foundation and exterior contractors 550 21.42 44,550

3. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 1,000 19.47 40,490

4. Glass and glass product manufacturing 40 19.27 40,070

5. Building equipment contractors (6) 19.08 39,690

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Indiana 620 $ 19.95 41,490 $ 0.021

2. Louisiana 150 17.33 36,050 0.008

3. Michigan 300 23.94 49,790 0.007

4. Alabama 110 16.41 34,130 0.006

5. Oklahoma 70 15.96 33,200 0.005

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Michigan 300 23.94 49,790 0.007

2. Iowa 30 23.77 49,450 0.002

3. Pennsylvania 210 21.72 45,170 0.004

4. Wisconsin 100 21.31 44,330 0.004

5. New York (6) 21.28 44,260 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Gary, IN Metro Div 450 $ 19.19 39,910 $ 0.165

2. Tulsa, OK 60 16.49 34,290 0.014

3. Birmingham-Hoover, AL 70 15.26 31,730 0.014

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 30 21.87 45,490 0.001

5. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 40 17.22 35,810 0.001

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div (6) 24.56 51,090 (6)

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 30 21.87 45,490 0.001

3. Columbus, OH (6) 19.32 40,180 (6)

4. Gary, IN Metro Div 450 19.19 39,910 0.165

5. Pittsburgh, PA (6) 17.72 36,850 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
700

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers. Exclude "Electrical

and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay" (49-2095).

49-9051 Electrical power-line installers and repairers

110,520

23.99 13.96 18.73 24.41 28.90 34.20

49,900 29,040 38,960 50,780 60,120 71,130

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Power generation and supply 53,050 $ 25.56 53,170 $

2. Utility system construction 24,020 20.67 43,000

3. Local government (OES designation) 12,440 22.97 47,790

4. Building equipment contractors 5,480 23.17 48,190

5. Wired telecommunications carriers 4,570 23.91 49,730

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,600 29.98 62,360

2. Natural gas distribution 3,940 28.87 60,040

3. Employment services (6) 25.70 53,450

4. Power generation and supply 53,050 25.56 53,170

5. Business support services (6) 25.00 52,000

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 710 $ 23.25 48,350 $ 0.271

2. New Mexico 1,780 19.46 40,470 0.226

3. Mississippi 2,270 19.20 39,940 0.204

4. South Dakota 740 22.77 47,370 0.194

5. West Virginia 1,350 23.22 48,300 0.190

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oregon 1,330 31.45 65,420 0.081

2. Hawaii 370 30.63 63,700 0.062

3. Alaska 340 30.44 63,320 0.112

4. Washington 2,190 30.36 63,140 0.080

5. California 6,100 29.69 61,750 0.040

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Albuquerque, NM 1,180 $ 18.59 38,670 $ 0.312

2. Gulfport-Biloxi, MS 260 22.28 46,350 0.278

3. Rapid City, SD 160 22.73 47,280 0.274

4. Jefferson City, MO 190 23.97 49,860 0.265

5. Tuscaloosa, AL 220 25.65 53,340 0.242

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wenatchee, WA 80 34.93 72,660 0.205

2. Spokane, WA (6) 33.82 70,350 (6)

3. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 660 32.61 67,820 0.067

4. Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA 130 32.15 66,880 0.154

5. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 570 32.09 66,750 0.047

See footnotes at end of table.
701

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

String and repair telephone and television cable, including fiber optics and other equipment for transmitting messages or television programming.

49-9052 Telecommunications line installers and repairers

156,440

21.99 11.88 15.56 22.25 28.40 32.80

45,740 24,700 32,370 46,280 59,070 68,220

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Wired telecommunications carriers 53,970 $ 26.57 55,260 $

2. Cable and other program distribution 27,040 18.65 38,800

3. Building equipment contractors 24,380 18.96 39,430

4. Utility system construction 15,620 16.71 34,760

5. Cable and other subscription programming 13,650 19.10 39,720

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management of companies and enterprises 1,060 28.20 58,660

2. Satellite telecommunications 1,380 27.71 57,640

3. Data processing and related services 240 26.63 55,390

4. Wired telecommunications carriers 53,970 26.57 55,260

5. Telecommunications resellers 6,100 26.16 54,420

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Hampshire 1,680 $ 24.20 50,330 $ 0.268

2. Virginia 8,330 21.36 44,430 0.231

3. West Virginia 1,470 23.48 48,830 0.207

4. New York 16,100 29.87 62,140 0.192

5. South Dakota 620 16.83 35,000 0.163

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 16,100 29.87 62,140 0.192

2. Alaska 180 27.11 56,380 0.059

3. Maine 740 27.04 56,240 0.124

4. Massachusetts 4,590 26.87 55,880 0.145

5. New Jersey 4,910 25.90 53,870 0.124

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Portsmouth, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 330 $ 21.25 44,190 $ 0.578

2. Lakeland, FL 860 21.96 45,670 0.399

3. Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA 450 16.92 35,190 0.382

4. Springfield, MO 660 20.87 43,410 0.350

5. Rochester-Dover, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 180 18.93 39,370 0.340

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 310 31.08 64,640 0.261

2. Lynn-Peabody-Salem, MA NECTA Division (6) 29.64 61,650 (6)

3. Gary, IN Metro Div 190 29.63 61,620 0.070

4. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 980 29.62 61,600 0.226

5. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA 170 29.24 60,820 0.096

See footnotes at end of table.
702

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Repair and adjust cameras and photographic equipment, including commercial video and motion picture camera equipment.

49-9061 Camera and photographic equipment repairers

3,470

17.60 9.14 12.86 16.76 21.04 26.38

36,600 19,020 26,750 34,850 43,760 54,860

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 790 $ 18.98 39,490 $

2. Electronics and appliance stores 460 14.64 30,450

3. Electronic equipment repair and maintenance 310 16.09 33,470

4. Radio and television broadcasting 170 18.95 39,410

5. Other personal services 130 18.25 37,960

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Machinery and equipment rental and leasing (6) 33.78 70,270

2. Commercial and service industry machinery 30 23.15 48,150

3. Motion picture and video industries 110 22.73 47,280

4. Electronic markets and agents and brokers (6) 22.11 46,000

5. Electric goods merchant wholesalers (6) 20.20 42,020

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Massachusetts 200 $ 15.43 32,100 $ 0.006

2. California 700 22.56 46,920 0.005

3. Alabama 90 14.18 29,490 0.005

4. New Jersey 170 16.04 33,370 0.004

5. Maryland 90 18.96 39,440 0.004

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 700 22.56 46,920 0.005

2. Oklahoma (6) 22.03 45,830 (6)

3. Maryland 90 18.96 39,440 0.004

4. Florida 100 18.66 38,820 0.001

5. Colorado (6) 18.28 38,010 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 60 $ 18.46 38,390 $ 0.011

2. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 110 24.33 50,600 0.007

3. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 90 14.63 30,420 0.007

4. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 250 29.13 60,590 0.006

5. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 30 14.15 29,420 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 250 29.13 60,590 0.006

2. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 110 24.33 50,600 0.007

3. Edison, NJ Metro Div (6) 23.92 49,750 (6)

4. Oklahoma City, OK (6) 22.86 47,560 (6)

5. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA (6) 19.55 40,660 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
703

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.

49-9062 Medical equipment repairers

32,100

20.69 11.39 14.55 19.51 25.41 31.81

43,040 23,700 30,260 40,580 52,860 66,160

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 7,620 $ 22.51 46,810 $

2. General medical and surgical hospitals 6,190 21.04 43,770

3. Electronic equipment repair and maintenance 5,890 22.21 46,190

4. Health and personal care stores 2,190 17.46 36,320

5. Consumer goods rental 1,860 14.93 31,050

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Local government (OES designation) 90 27.06 56,280

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 180 24.85 51,680

3. Office administrative services 440 23.87 49,650

4. Offices of dentists (6) 23.37 48,600

5. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 270 23.10 48,040

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Hampshire 350 $ 19.90 41,400 $ 0.056

2. Utah 540 24.40 50,740 0.047

3. Colorado 1,010 22.66 47,130 0.046

4. Kentucky 650 17.81 37,040 0.037

5. New Mexico 280 10.70 22,260 0.035

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 3,610 26.36 54,820 0.024

2. Minnesota 920 24.68 51,330 0.034

3. Utah 540 24.40 50,740 0.047

4. South Dakota 120 24.13 50,200 0.031

5. Montana (6) 23.67 49,230 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 240 $ 22.58 46,960 $ 0.077

2. Gainesville, FL 90 18.50 38,470 0.076

3. Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC 160 19.87 41,340 0.076

4. Sioux Falls, SD 90 24.77 51,530 0.071

5. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 850 16.73 34,790 0.068

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lancaster, PA (6) 30.04 62,490 (6)

2. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 510 29.91 62,220 0.039

3. Salt Lake City, UT (6) 27.62 57,440 (6)

4. Wichita, KS (6) 27.52 57,240 (6)

5. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div (6) 26.62 55,380 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
704

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Repair percussion, stringed, reed, or wind instruments. May specialize in one area, such as piano tuning. Exclude "Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment

Installers and Repairers" (49-2097) who repair electrical and electronic musical instruments.

49-9063 Musical instrument repairers and tuners

5,120

15.31 7.80 10.67 14.04 19.04 24.32

31,850 16,230 22,190 29,200 39,600 50,580

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Sporting goods and musical instrument stores 3,620 $ 15.05 31,310 $

2. Household goods repair and maintenance 800 14.66 30,490

3. Other miscellaneous manufacturing 180 14.66 30,500

4. Colleges and universities 120 21.34 44,400

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 120 21.34 44,400

2. Consumer goods rental (6) 18.58 38,640

3. Electronic shopping and mail-order houses (6) 16.09 33,460

4. Sporting goods and musical instrument stores 3,620 15.05 31,310

5. Other miscellaneous manufacturing 180 14.66 30,500

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Hampshire 90 $ 15.04 31,280 $ 0.014

2. Wisconsin 220 13.96 29,030 0.008

3. Missouri 220 14.71 30,590 0.008

4. Texas 540 15.19 31,600 0.006

5. Pennsylvania 310 14.07 29,270 0.006

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Michigan 260 18.83 39,160 0.006

2. New Jersey 170 18.33 38,120 0.004

3. Kansas 40 18.27 37,990 0.003

4. California 380 18.18 37,810 0.003

5. Massachusetts 170 17.89 37,200 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 150 $ 14.00 29,110 $ 0.015

2. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 60 17.22 35,820 0.011

3. St. Louis, MO-IL 120 16.24 33,780 0.009

4. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 90 21.33 44,360 0.008

5. Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN 40 16.23 33,760 0.007

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 90 21.33 44,360 0.008

2. Lexington-Fayette, KY (6) 18.35 38,170 (6)

3. Ann Arbor, MI (6) 18.25 37,960 (6)

4. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div (6) 17.79 37,000 (6)

5. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 40 17.55 36,500 0.002

See footnotes at end of table.
705

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Repair, clean, and adjust mechanisms of timing instruments, such as watches and clocks. Include watchmakers.

49-9064 Watch repairers

3,050

15.75 8.18 11.09 14.86 19.46 25.08

32,760 17,020 23,070 30,900 40,480 52,160

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores 1,460 $ 15.66 32,570 $

2. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers 160 18.10 37,650

3. Other miscellaneous manufacturing 30 17.29 35,960

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers 160 18.10 37,650

2. Other miscellaneous manufacturing 30 17.29 35,960

3. Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores 1,460 15.66 32,570

4. Household goods repair and maintenance (6) 15.05 31,290

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Jersey 160 $ 21.62 44,970 $ 0.004

2. Florida 310 13.67 28,430 0.004

3. New York 140 19.70 40,970 0.002

4. Indiana 50 17.49 36,370 0.002

5. California 350 15.33 31,890 0.002

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts (6) 23.29 48,450 (6)

2. New Jersey 160 21.62 44,970 0.004

3. New York 140 19.70 40,970 0.002

4. Minnesota (6) 18.02 37,480 (6)

5. Michigan 40 17.69 36,790 0.001

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 140 $ 16.13 33,550 $ 0.014

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 200 21.33 44,360 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division (6) 23.29 48,450 (6)

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 200 21.33 44,360 0.004

3. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (6) 18.09 37,630 (6)

4. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 140 16.13 33,550 0.014

5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div (6) 16.10 33,480 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
706

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All precision instrument and equipment repairers not listed separately.

49-9069 Precision instrument and equipment repairers, all other

12,980

22.71 13.15 17.31 22.23 27.65 33.31

47,230 27,350 36,010 46,250 57,510 69,280

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,380 $ 23.69 49,280 $

2. Electronic equipment repair and maintenance 2,380 24.08 50,090

3. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 890 20.95 43,580

4. Electronic markets and agents and brokers 740 22.27 46,310

5. Local government (OES designation) 440 23.24 48,340

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 220 28.11 58,460

2. Power generation and supply 380 27.03 56,220

3. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 50 25.91 53,890

4. Pipeline transportation of natural gas 30 25.49 53,020

5. Scientific research and development services 140 24.74 51,470

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 100 $ 28.80 59,900 $ 0.033

2. New Mexico 240 22.40 46,580 0.030

3. Alabama 570 21.49 44,700 0.030

4. Georgia 1,140 23.06 47,970 0.028

5. Louisiana 450 19.10 39,730 0.025

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wyoming 40 30.52 63,490 0.015

2. Hawaii 140 29.42 61,180 0.023

3. Alaska 100 28.80 59,900 0.033

4. Washington 390 28.45 59,170 0.014

5. New Jersey 540 26.70 55,540 0.014

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Portsmouth, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 50 $ 21.22 44,130 $ 0.088

2. Anniston-Oxford, AL 40 21.53 44,780 0.080

3. Terre Haute, IN 40 18.73 38,960 0.058

4. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 400 22.81 47,440 0.031

5. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 30 29.79 61,970 0.030

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 210 30.86 64,190 0.004

2. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div (6) 30.81 64,090 (6)

3. Bakersfield, CA 40 30.59 63,620 0.015

4. Honolulu, HI 120 29.96 62,320 0.028

5. Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC (6) 29.90 62,190 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
707

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Install, service, adjust, or repair coin, vending, or amusement machines including video games, juke boxes, pinball machines, or slot machines.

49-9091 Coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers

39,440

14.33 8.77 10.84 13.80 17.23 21.35

29,820 18,240 22,540 28,710 35,840 44,410

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Vending machine operators 11,880 $ 13.25 27,570 $

2. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers 3,930 15.36 31,940

3. Other amusement and recreation industries 3,770 13.10 27,240

4. Beverage manufacturing 2,780 15.25 31,710

5. Gambling industries 2,570 14.86 30,920

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lessors of real estate (6) 23.95 49,810

2. Wired telecommunications carriers 230 23.68 49,250

3. State government (OES designation) 100 19.05 39,620

4. Automotive repair and maintenance (6) 17.92 37,280

5. Electronic markets and agents and brokers (6) 17.67 36,750

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 2,920 $ 17.19 35,760 $ 0.232

2. South Dakota 370 13.76 28,620 0.097

3. West Virginia 600 11.71 24,350 0.084

4. Delaware 270 14.40 29,960 0.064

5. Missouri 1,570 13.53 28,130 0.058

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nevada 2,920 17.19 35,760 0.232

2. Oregon 580 17.17 35,710 0.035

3. Washington 820 16.81 34,970 0.030

4. Utah 200 16.64 34,600 0.017

5. Minnesota 470 16.27 33,840 0.018

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Atlantic City, NJ 450 $ 17.03 35,420 $ 0.303

2. Reno-Sparks, NV 650 15.13 31,470 0.296

3. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 2,090 18.05 37,550 0.230

4. Sioux Falls, SD 160 14.62 30,410 0.125

5. Wheeling, WV-OH 80 11.76 24,460 0.123

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY (6) 20.99 43,660 (6)

2. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div (6) 20.71 43,090 (6)

3. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 200 20.70 43,060 0.025

4. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 280 19.36 40,280 0.028

5. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 110 18.95 39,420 0.035

See footnotes at end of table.
708

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Work below surface of water, using scuba gear to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and structures. May use a variety of power and hand tools, such as

drills, sledgehammers, torches, and welding equipment. May conduct tests or experiments, rig explosives, or photograph structures or marine life. Exclude "Fishers

and Related Fishing Workers" (45-3011), "Athletes and Sports Competitors" (27-2021), and "Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers" (33-3051).

49-9092 Commercial divers

2,680

21.83 12.79 15.81 19.03 24.62 36.43

45,410 26,600 32,890 39,590 51,210 75,770

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other support services 700 $ 22.60 47,000 $

2. Other heavy construction 390 20.47 42,570

3. Support activities for water transportation 320 22.99 47,810

4. Highway, street, and bridge construction 300 18.79 39,080

5. Amusement parks and arcades 170 18.13 37,710

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Support activities for water transportation 320 22.99 47,810

2. Other support services 700 22.60 47,000

3. Other heavy construction 390 20.47 42,570

4. Highway, street, and bridge construction 300 18.79 39,080

5. Amusement parks and arcades 170 18.13 37,710

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 40 (6) (6) 0.013

2. Virginia 280 22.09 45,950 0.008

3. Florida 570 22.17 46,110 0.007

4. Mississippi 60 17.45 36,290 0.005

5. North Carolina 100 15.56 32,360 0.003

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York (6) 29.39 61,130 (6)

2. California 40 28.43 59,140

3. Massachusetts (6) 22.83 47,480 (6)

4. Florida 570 22.17 46,110 0.007

5. Virginia 280 22.09 45,950 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 230 $ 23.88 49,670 $ 0.031

2. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL 170 17.54 36,480 0.017

3. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 60 20.68 43,000 0.003

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 230 23.88 49,670 0.031

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 60 20.68 43,000 0.003

3. Charleston-North Charleston, SC (6) 20.16 41,940 (6)

4. St. Louis, MO-IL (6) 18.77 39,030 (6)

5. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL 170 17.54 36,480 0.017

See footnotes at end of table.
709

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Repair tears, holes, and other defects in fabrics, such as draperies, linens, parachutes, and tents.

49-9093 Fabric menders, except garment

1,280

14.55 8.47 10.69 13.64 18.09 22.31

30,260 17,620 22,240 28,370 37,630 46,400

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Textile furnishings mills 330 $ 13.67 28,430 $

2. Other textile product mills 240 11.75 24,450

3. Household goods repair and maintenance 40 14.35 29,840

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Household goods repair and maintenance 40 14.35 29,840

2. Textile furnishings mills 330 13.67 28,430

3. Fabric mills (6) 12.52 26,040

4. Other textile product mills 240 11.75 24,450

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Georgia 250 $ 14.74 30,650 $ 0.006

2. Connecticut 80 13.95 29,020 0.005

3. South Carolina 50 12.64 26,280 0.003

4. North Carolina 80 8.30 17,260 0.002

5. New York 50 17.43 36,240 0.001

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 50 17.43 36,240 0.001

2. Massachusetts 30 15.35 31,930 0.001

3. Georgia 250 14.74 30,650 0.006

4. California 200 13.98 29,070 0.001

5. Connecticut 80 13.95 29,020 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 30 $ 14.37 29,880 $ 0.001

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 30 14.37 29,880 0.001

See footnotes at end of table.
710

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Repair and open locks; make keys; change locks and safe combinations; and install and repair safes.

49-9094 Locksmiths and safe repairers

17,870

16.14 8.81 11.42 15.39 20.28 24.60

33,560 18,320 23,760 32,020 42,180 51,170

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Investigation and security services 13,610 $ 15.18 31,570 $

2. Colleges and universities 1,070 19.61 40,790

3. Elementary and secondary schools 370 19.73 41,040

4. State government (OES designation) 340 19.87 41,330

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 280 21.07 43,820

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scientific research and development services 30 23.83 49,570

2. Building equipment contractors (6) 23.05 47,950

3. Junior colleges 100 22.61 47,030

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 240 22.27 46,320

5. Local government (OES designation) 270 21.98 45,730

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 360 $ 17.16 35,700 $ 0.029

2. District of Columbia 150 21.23 44,160 0.025

3. Idaho 150 11.65 24,240 0.024

4. Utah 230 15.40 32,030 0.020

5. Oregon 330 15.52 32,280 0.020

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 200 22.19 46,160 0.012

2. District of Columbia 150 21.23 44,160 0.025

3. New Jersey 490 19.91 41,420 0.012

4. Massachusetts 420 19.29 40,130 0.013

5. Maryland 470 18.96 39,430 0.019

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA 50 $ 15.12 31,450 $ 0.059

2. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metro Div 270 9.86 20,500 0.048

3. Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL 80 12.76 26,540 0.048

4. Boise City-Nampa, ID 110 10.97 22,830 0.041

5. Huntsville, AL 70 15.23 31,680 0.036

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 60 23.06 47,970 0.011

2. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 40 22.99 47,810 0.015

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (6) 22.69 47,190 (6)

4. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div (6) 22.63 47,070 (6)

5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 80 21.98 45,710 0.019

See footnotes at end of table.
711

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Move or install mobile homes or prefabricated buildings.

49-9095 Manufactured building and mobile home installers

9,520

12.79 8.58 10.00 12.06 14.72 18.16

26,600 17,850 20,790 25,080 30,620 37,770

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other miscellaneous store retailers 4,560 $ 12.95 26,940 $

2. Other specialty trade contractors 1,510 11.20 23,290

3. Other wood product manufacturing 860 14.25 29,640

4. Specialized freight trucking 590 11.68 24,300

5. Nonresidential building construction 520 12.64 26,290

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Residential building construction (6) 15.44 32,120

2. Lessors of real estate 40 14.75 30,680

3. Other wood product manufacturing 860 14.25 29,640

4. Lumber and const. supply merchant wholesalers 420 13.83 28,760

5. Other miscellaneous store retailers 4,560 12.95 26,940

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 60 $ 14.04 29,200 $ 0.023

2. South Dakota 80 12.74 26,490 0.021

3. North Carolina 760 12.23 25,430 0.020

4. Oregon 210 18.33 38,120 0.013

5. Pennsylvania 660 12.45 25,900 0.012

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oregon 210 18.33 38,120 0.013

2. New Hampshire (6) 16.14 33,560 (6)

3. Michigan 240 15.40 32,030 0.006

4. Illinois (6) 15.31 31,840 (6)

5. Louisiana (6) 15.24 31,700 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lynchburg, VA 60 $ 11.96 24,880 $ 0.059

2. Charleston, WV 50 10.10 21,000 0.035

3. Binghamton, NY 30 15.53 32,310 0.027

4. Memphis, TN-MS-AR 40 12.64 26,280 0.006

5. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 60 13.61 28,310 0.003

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Salem, OR (6) 17.14 35,640 (6)

2. Lakeland, FL (6) 15.79 32,850 (6)

3. Binghamton, NY 30 15.53 32,310 0.027

4. Modesto, CA (6) 15.01 31,220 (6)

5. St. Louis, MO-IL (6) 14.41 29,970 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
712

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry.

49-9096 Riggers

12,010

19.07 10.31 13.84 18.85 23.54 28.22

39,670 21,450 28,790 39,220 48,960 58,700

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Ship and boat building 1,610 $ 16.86 35,070 $

2. Employment services 1,560 20.57 42,780

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,290 23.69 49,280

4. Support activities for mining 770 17.71 36,850

5. Building equipment contractors 630 18.34 38,140

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Traveler accommodation 60 27.05 56,260

2. Local government (OES designation) 30 23.70 49,300

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,290 23.69 49,280

4. Scientific research and development services 90 23.10 48,040

5. Performing arts companies 400 22.97 47,770

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 1,520 $ 14.25 29,630 $ 0.086

2. Maine 240 19.47 40,510 0.040

3. Virginia 1,190 18.24 37,950 0.033

4. Washington 610 24.03 49,980 0.022

5. Texas 2,060 19.40 40,350 0.021

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Maryland 210 24.10 50,130 0.008

2. Washington 610 24.03 49,980 0.022

3. California 1,320 23.56 49,000 0.009

4. New York 360 22.15 46,070 0.004

5. Minnesota 110 21.67 45,070 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA 460 $ 13.99 29,100 $ 0.533

2. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 330 25.90 53,870 0.401

3. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 880 18.97 39,450 0.118

4. Lafayette, LA 110 14.18 29,500 0.079

5. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 320 13.82 28,740 0.070

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 510 27.09 56,350 0.012

2. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 330 25.90 53,870 0.401

3. Baltimore-Towson, MD 190 24.45 50,850 0.015

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div (6) 24.33 50,610 (6)

5. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 140 23.65 49,190 0.011

See footnotes at end of table.
713

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a

railroad system.

49-9097 Signal and track switch repairers

5,980

23.98 18.22 21.18 24.11 26.97 30.21

49,870 37,910 44,050 50,150 56,100 62,840

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Rail transportation 4,230 $ 23.95 49,820 $

2. Support activities for rail transportation 140 17.88 37,190

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rail transportation 4,230 23.95 49,820

2. Building equipment contractors (6) 19.94 41,470

3. Support activities for rail transportation 140 17.88 37,190

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Kansas 130 $ 22.11 45,980 $ 0.010

2. Illinois 460 26.25 54,590 0.008

3. Louisiana 130 23.22 48,290 0.007

4. Alabama 100 22.53 46,860 0.005

5. Wisconsin 110 24.43 50,820 0.004

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey (6) 27.08 56,340 (6)

2. Illinois 460 26.25 54,590 0.008

3. Virginia (6) 25.23 52,470 (6)

4. Tennessee (6) 24.92 51,830 (6)

5. Indiana (6) 24.67 51,310 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wichita, KS (6) 18.02 37,480 (6)

2. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX (6) 17.00 35,350 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.

Employment Hourly

wage

Annual MSA wage

Percent of MSA

employment
714

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic

equipment. Perform duties, such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or

tools for other workers.

49-9098 Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers

159,110

11.64 7.15 8.56 10.71 13.83 17.66

24,210 14,860 17,800 22,270 28,770 36,720

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Building equipment contractors 20,750 $ 11.44 23,790 $

2. Automotive repair and maintenance 19,280 9.46 19,670

3. Automobile dealers 15,460 10.35 21,520

4. Local government (OES designation) 12,370 14.61 30,380

5. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance 4,160 11.07 23,020

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Advertising and related services (6) 19.05 39,620

2. Natural gas distribution 470 18.46 38,390

3. Urban transit systems 200 17.46 36,320

4. Other food manufacturing 40 15.97 33,230

5. Boiler, tank, and shipping container mfg. 230 15.72 32,710

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 4,160 $ 10.30 21,420 $ 0.234

2. Alabama 4,150 9.74 20,260 0.217

3. Alaska 620 14.71 30,590 0.204

4. South Carolina 3,560 10.78 22,430 0.193

5. New Mexico 1,460 10.73 22,320 0.185

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 240 16.40 34,120 0.039

2. Alaska 620 14.71 30,590 0.204

3. New York 9,120 14.21 29,560 0.109

4. Connecticut 1,300 14.11 29,360 0.078

5. Illinois 5,440 13.64 28,380 0.093

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Fairbanks, AK MSA 200 $ 13.94 29,000 $ 0.540

2. Texarkana, TX-Texarkana, AR 260 13.73 28,570 0.484

3. Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA 400 10.20 21,210 0.463

4. Dothan, AL 280 9.48 19,730 0.445

5. Jacksonville, NC 150 8.93 18,580 0.372

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Ann Arbor, MI 90 17.87 37,170 0.045

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 710 16.64 34,600 0.080

3. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 130 15.80 32,860 0.100

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 5,670 15.72 32,690 0.114

5. Lincoln, NE 30 15.54 32,320 0.019

See footnotes at end of table.
715

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All mechanical, installation, and repair workers and helpers not listed separately.

49-9099 Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other

130,260

17.10 9.24 11.75 15.84 21.57 27.10

35,560 19,220 24,430 32,940 44,870 56,370

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Services to buildings and dwellings 9,290 $ 14.46 30,080 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 7,840 22.17 46,110

3. Building equipment contractors 4,630 16.73 34,810

4. Other miscellaneous store retailers 4,500 14.15 29,430

5. Building finishing contractors 4,170 17.82 37,060

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scientific research and development services 120 26.92 56,000

2. Metal ore mining 530 25.67 53,380

3. Postal service 420 24.95 51,900

4. Scheduled air transportation 470 24.60 51,170

5. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 110 24.47 50,900

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 900 $ 28.65 59,580 $ 0.296

2. Nevada 2,380 20.82 43,300 0.189

3. Michigan 7,780 19.72 41,020 0.181

4. Minnesota 4,330 18.07 37,580 0.161

5. Alabama 3,070 14.96 31,120 0.161

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 900 28.65 59,580 0.296

2. Hawaii 710 23.23 48,320 0.119

3. District of Columbia (6) 22.83 47,480 (6)

4. Montana 420 20.94 43,550 0.098

5. Nevada 2,380 20.82 43,300 0.189

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Anniston-Oxford, AL 610 $ 15.96 33,190 $ 1.222

2. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 880 24.27 50,480 1.068

3. Fairbanks, AK MSA 230 (6) (6) 0.621

4. Portsmouth, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 290 20.55 42,740 0.508

5. Holland-Grand Haven, MI 450 20.72 43,090 0.405

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Niles-Benton Harbor, MI 90 29.09 60,500 0.144

2. Honolulu, HI 590 25.24 52,490 0.138

3. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 140 24.65 51,270 0.091

4. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 880 24.27 50,480 1.068

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,400 23.84 49,590 0.145

See footnotes at end of table.
716

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers,

fabricators, and plant and system operators. Exclude team or work leaders.

51-1011 First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers

676,640

24.27 14.09 17.68 22.74 29.21 36.93

50,480 29,300 36,770 47,300 60,770 76,820

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Plastics product manufacturing 28,230 $ 22.08 45,930 $

2. Printing and related support activities 25,310 25.06 52,130

3. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 21,970 24.99 51,990

4. Machine shops and threaded product mfg. 17,860 26.59 55,300

5. Architectural and structural metals mfg. 17,290 23.55 48,980

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Natural gas distribution 1,520 34.49 71,740

2. Scientific research and development services 1,740 34.38 71,510

3. Power generation and supply 7,430 33.64 69,970

4. Oil and gas extraction 1,630 32.64 67,890

5. Spectator sports 40 32.16 66,900

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Indiana 24,950 $ 23.56 49,000 $ 0.856

2. Wisconsin 21,720 24.63 51,240 0.791

3. Alabama 15,120 22.63 47,060 0.791

4. Mississippi 8,760 20.45 42,530 0.787

5. Kentucky 13,400 23.11 48,070 0.753

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 740 30.94 64,360 0.244

2. Washington 11,520 28.33 58,920 0.421

3. District of Columbia 390 28.24 58,750 0.064

4. Delaware 1,320 28.16 58,570 0.311

5. Connecticut 9,440 27.84 57,920 0.569

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 2,960 $ 22.97 47,780 $ 2.272

2. Morristown, TN 840 19.35 40,240 1.730

3. Dalton, GA 1,280 21.69 45,120 1.669

4. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 2,530 20.76 43,190 1.562

5. Monroe, MI 480 32.51 67,610 1.192

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Fairbanks, AK MSA 70 34.66 72,100 0.189

2. Napa, CA 470 32.52 67,640 0.736

3. Monroe, MI 480 32.51 67,610 1.192

4. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 330 32.14 66,850 0.401

5. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 4,260 31.99 66,540 0.478

See footnotes at end of table.
717

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, fuselage, bulkheads, stabilizers, landing gear, rigging and

control equipment, or heating and ventilating systems.

51-2011 Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers

27,680

21.09 12.23 16.47 21.83 25.99 28.63

43,860 25,430 34,260 45,410 54,070 59,540

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 24,130 $ 21.21 44,110 $

2. Electronic instrument manufacturing 390 22.15 46,070

3. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing 90 15.36 31,950

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. (6) 25.49 53,010

2. Electronic instrument manufacturing 390 22.15 46,070

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 24,130 21.21 44,110

4. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing 90 15.36 31,950

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 420 $ 18.24 37,940 $ 0.059

2. Alabama 1,060 18.09 37,620 0.055

3. Arizona 1,100 17.72 36,850 0.043

4. Florida 3,340 20.84 43,350 0.042

5. Texas 3,810 20.15 41,920 0.039

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 2,660 22.37 46,520 0.018

2. Colorado 100 22.20 46,180 0.005

3. Florida 3,340 20.84 43,350 0.042

4. New York 400 20.77 43,210 0.005

5. Texas 3,810 20.15 41,920 0.039

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 1,090 $ 17.80 37,020 $ 0.059

2. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 400 19.30 40,140 0.032

3. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 550 21.68 45,090 0.028

4. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 340 15.24 31,690 0.022

5. Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH 130 17.85 37,130 0.012

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Denver-Aurora, CO 80 23.80 49,500 0.007

2. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 550 21.68 45,090 0.028

3. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div (6) 20.06 41,730 (6)

4. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 400 19.30 40,140 0.032

5. Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH 130 17.85 37,130 0.012

See footnotes at end of table.
718

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Wind wire coils used in electrical components, such as resistors and transformers, and in electrical equipment and instruments, such as field cores, bobbins,

armature cores, electrical motors, generators, and control equipment.

51-2021 Coil winders, tapers, and finishers

22,560

12.94 8.12 9.95 12.64 15.50 18.01

26,910 16,890 20,700 26,300 32,240 37,450

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Electrical equipment manufacturing 7,580 $ 13.64 28,360 $

2. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 4,910 11.16 23,220

3. Other nonferrous metal production 1,500 14.38 29,900

4. Other electrical equipment and component mfg. 1,260 12.18 25,340

5. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 1,160 14.36 29,870

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 60 16.55 34,430

2. Steel product mfg. from purchased steel 160 15.76 32,770

3. Commercial and service industry machinery 70 15.64 32,530

4. Motor vehicle body and trailer manufacturing (6) 15.21 31,630

5. Ag., construction, and mining machinery mfg. 30 14.94 31,080

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arkansas 900 $ 12.35 25,690 $ 0.077

2. New Hampshire 290 13.33 27,720 0.046

3. Wisconsin 870 12.10 25,160 0.032

4. Nebraska 290 11.21 23,310 0.032

5. Kentucky 480 12.44 25,860 0.027

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Michigan 560 17.44 36,270 0.013

2. Massachusetts 440 14.72 30,620 0.014

3. Missouri 380 14.63 30,440 0.014

4. Georgia 680 14.60 30,360 0.017

5. Ohio 790 14.56 30,270 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Binghamton, NY 350 $ 9.21 19,160 $ 0.314

2. Rocky Mount, NC 140 12.02 25,000 0.229

3. New Bedford, MA Metropolitan NECTA 130 12.18 25,340 0.199

4. Brownsville-Harlingen, TX 90 6.92 14,390 0.076

5. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 70 16.34 33,980 0.054

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Akron, OH (6) 19.77 41,120 (6)

2. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 330 16.86 35,060 0.028

3. Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Div 40 16.69 34,720 0.051

4. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 70 16.34 33,980 0.054

5. Wichita, KS 70 16.11 33,500 0.024

See footnotes at end of table.
719

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.

51-2022 Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers

211,460

13.23 8.25 9.84 12.29 15.80 19.81

27,510 17,160 20,470 25,560 32,870 41,210

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 49,430 $ 12.52 26,040 $

2. Electronic instrument manufacturing 30,720 14.15 29,420

3. Electrical equipment manufacturing 23,290 13.63 28,350

4. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. 14,780 13.61 28,300

5. Communications equipment manufacturing 13,810 12.90 26,830

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other professional and technical services (6) 22.37 46,540

2. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 3,590 18.78 39,050

3. Automotive repair and maintenance (6) 17.64 36,690

4. State government (OES designation) 30 17.44 36,280

5. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 220 17.23 35,830

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 1,750 $ 10.72 22,300 $ 0.459

2. New Hampshire 2,660 13.39 27,850 0.424

3. Oregon 6,970 13.11 27,270 0.423

4. Connecticut 4,060 13.63 28,350 0.245

5. Massachusetts 7,230 15.57 32,370 0.228

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 7,230 15.57 32,370 0.228

2. Washington 5,100 15.23 31,680 0.186

3. Maryland 1,350 15.01 31,220 0.053

4. Arkansas 1,410 14.44 30,040 0.121

5. South Carolina 2,450 14.32 29,790 0.133

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Huntsville, AL 2,120 $ 14.81 30,810 $ 1.080

2. Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA 630 14.07 29,250 0.969

3. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL 1,710 11.91 24,760 0.819

4. Eau Claire, WI 590 13.92 28,940 0.765

5. Boulder, CO 1,080 12.60 26,210 0.685

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Saginaw-Saginaw Township North, MI (6) 20.35 42,330 (6)

2. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 360 17.50 36,400 0.083

3. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 950 17.44 36,270 0.042

4. Janesville, WI (6) 17.44 36,270 (6)

5. Wichita, KS 900 17.36 36,100 0.313

See footnotes at end of table.
720

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control

linkage, actuators, and appliances.

51-2023 Electromechanical equipment assemblers

59,760

13.91 8.70 10.49 13.25 16.79 20.48

28,930 18,090 21,810 27,560 34,920 42,600

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Electronic instrument manufacturing 15,830 $ 13.86 28,820 $

2. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 7,790 12.37 25,740

3. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 4,910 14.29 29,720

4. Electrical equipment manufacturing 4,130 14.39 29,930

5. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing 2,630 15.45 32,140

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers 70 21.72 45,170

2. Computer systems design and related services (6) 16.54 34,400

3. Electronic markets and agents and brokers (6) 16.50 34,320

4. Architectural and engineering services 270 16.33 33,970

5. Scientific research and development services 180 16.31 33,920

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Connecticut 2,670 $ 14.75 30,670 $ 0.161

2. New Hampshire 820 14.15 29,430 0.131

3. Tennessee 2,800 12.70 26,420 0.103

4. Massachusetts 3,200 14.85 30,880 0.101

5. Wisconsin 2,000 13.66 28,420 0.073

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Virginia 820 16.54 34,400 0.023

2. Pennsylvania 2,180 15.84 32,960 0.039

3. Missouri 310 15.52 32,280 0.011

4. Washington 710 15.16 31,540 0.026

5. New Jersey 2,160 15.16 31,530 0.055

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 250 $ 13.66 28,410 $ 0.360

2. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 360 14.37 29,890 0.303

3. Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division 360 15.02 31,240 0.272

4. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL 510 11.04 22,960 0.244

5. Waco, TX 210 13.01 27,070 0.215

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Roanoke, VA 170 19.04 39,610 0.109

2. Spokane, WA 50 17.85 37,120 0.025

3. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA 150 17.27 35,930 0.085

4. Norwich-New London, CT-RI Metropolitan NECTA (6) 17.22 35,820 (6)

5. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 1,700 17.13 35,640 0.191

See footnotes at end of table.
721

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper

manufacturing.

51-2031 Engine and other machine assemblers

45,120

17.02 9.66 12.00 15.99 21.98 26.70

35,400 20,080 24,950 33,250 45,720 55,530

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 7,540 $ 17.19 35,750 $

2. Turbine and power transmission equipment mfg. 6,910 15.03 31,260

3. Ag., construction, and mining machinery mfg. 6,770 16.22 33,730

4. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing 5,490 15.30 31,820

5. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 2,350 22.51 46,810

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motor vehicle manufacturing (6) 25.08 52,170

2. Automotive repair and maintenance (6) 24.70 51,370

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 2,350 22.51 46,810

4. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance 100 18.72 38,930

5. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 100 18.62 38,720

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Iowa 2,880 $ 15.65 32,550 $ 0.196

2. South Dakota 470 11.73 24,400 0.123

3. South Carolina 1,780 13.59 28,260 0.097

4. Michigan 3,650 20.49 42,610 0.085

5. Missouri 2,260 14.11 29,350 0.084

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut (6) 23.76 49,410 (6)

2. Kansas (6) 22.89 47,620 (6)

3. Nevada 80 22.31 46,410 0.006

4. Colorado (6) 20.60 42,840 (6)

5. Michigan 3,650 20.49 42,610 0.085

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Springfield, MO 390 $ 12.80 26,620 $ 0.207

2. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 1,610 23.34 48,560 0.135

3. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI 990 18.17 37,780 0.120

4. Asheville, NC 150 14.33 29,810 0.089

5. Holland-Grand Haven, MI 90 19.37 40,290 0.081

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 24.79 51,550 (6)

2. Kansas City, MO-KS (6) 24.26 50,450 (6)

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 170 24.01 49,930 0.017

4. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 1,610 23.34 48,560 0.135

5. Oshkosh-Neenah, WI (6) 23.10 48,050 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
722

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Fabricate, lay out, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.

51-2041 Structural metal fabricators and fitters

99,680

15.11 9.60 11.72 14.56 17.64 21.56

31,440 19,960 24,380 30,290 36,680 44,850

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and structural metals mfg. 32,630 $ 14.93 31,060 $

2. Motor vehicle body and trailer manufacturing 5,280 14.34 29,820

3. Ag., construction, and mining machinery mfg. 5,160 14.96 31,120

4. Building foundation and exterior contractors 5,000 16.44 34,200

5. Ship and boat building 4,380 15.71 32,680

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Local government (OES designation) 90 18.06 37,560

2. Other wood product manufacturing (6) 18.01 37,450

3. Residential building construction (6) 17.98 37,410

4. Utility system construction (6) 17.74 36,890

5. Turbine and power transmission equipment mfg. (6) 17.69 36,800

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alabama 3,460 $ 13.58 28,250 $ 0.181

2. Indiana 4,590 15.37 31,960 0.158

3. Mississippi 1,590 14.06 29,240 0.143

4. Pennsylvania 7,260 15.67 32,600 0.129

5. Texas 12,390 13.26 27,580 0.127

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 60 18.64 38,770 0.020

2. Massachusetts 1,580 18.18 37,810 0.050

3. Colorado 1,130 16.96 35,280 0.051

4. New Jersey 1,190 16.93 35,210 0.030

5. Minnesota 1,120 16.88 35,110 0.042

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 1,170 $ 16.94 35,240 $ 0.898

2. Pascagoula, MS 260 16.40 34,110 0.499

3. Gainesville, GA 290 10.08 20,980 0.416

4. Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA 350 18.72 38,940 0.405

5. Wausau, WI 270 19.04 39,600 0.393

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Fresno, CA 130 22.62 47,060 0.040

2. Waterbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 50 22.49 46,770 0.072

3. Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA 40 21.70 45,130 0.090

4. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 480 21.38 44,470 0.047

5. Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA Metropolitan NECTA 60 20.83 43,330 0.119

See footnotes at end of table.
723

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls, bodies for golf carts, automobiles, or other products.

51-2091 Fiberglass laminators and fabricators

32,510

12.96 8.57 10.21 12.49 15.13 18.03

26,960 17,820 21,230 25,980 31,470 37,510

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Ship and boat building 12,910 $ 13.31 27,670 $

2. Plastics product manufacturing 6,640 11.87 24,680

3. Motor vehicle body and trailer manufacturing 1,870 12.43 25,850

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 1,330 15.90 33,060

5. Glass and glass product manufacturing 1,030 14.15 29,430

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Converted paper product manufacturing 40 19.62 40,810

2. Building finishing contractors (6) 17.46 36,320

3. Other motor vehicle dealers (6) 17.17 35,720

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 1,330 15.90 33,060

5. Other amusement and recreation industries 100 15.79 32,840

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Carolina 1,410 $ 12.74 26,500 $ 0.077

2. Indiana 2,250 13.53 28,140 0.077

3. Maine 420 15.90 33,060 0.070

4. Oregon 1,090 12.19 25,350 0.066

5. Kansas 800 12.94 26,910 0.061

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Maine 420 15.90 33,060 0.070

2. Illinois 260 15.87 33,000 0.004

3. Rhode Island 290 15.65 32,550 0.060

4. Nevada 60 15.41 32,050 0.005

5. Washington 1,350 14.75 30,680 0.049

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 710 $ 13.03 27,110 $ 0.545

2. Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA 210 14.84 30,860 0.472

3. Panama City-Lynn Haven, FL 140 10.98 22,830 0.198

4. Charleston-North Charleston, SC 390 12.79 26,610 0.140

5. Valdosta, GA 70 11.17 23,230 0.130

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Merced, CA 40 20.71 43,080 0.068

2. Fort Walton Beach-Crestview-Destin, FL 40 18.98 39,470 0.046

3. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metro Div 80 18.29 38,040 0.014

4. Port St. Lucie-Fort Pierce, FL (6) 17.37 36,130 (6)

5. Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Div 40 17.06 35,490 0.051

See footnotes at end of table.
724

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Work as part of a team having responsibility for assembling an entire product or component of a product. Team assemblers can perform all tasks conducted by the

team in the assembly process and rotate through all or most of them rather than being assigned to a specific task on a permanent basis. May participate in making

management decisions affecting the work. Team leaders who work as part of the team should be included. Exclude assemblers (51-2011 through 51-2099) who

continuously perform the same task.

51-2092 Team assemblers

1,250,120

12.59 7.69 9.22 11.63 14.93 19.14

26,180 16,000 19,180 24,190 31,050 39,810

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Employment services 199,920 $ 10.12 21,050 $

2. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 101,390 13.57 28,230

3. Motor vehicle manufacturing 60,830 20.05 41,710

4. Other wood product manufacturing 46,750 11.79 24,530

5. Plastics product manufacturing 43,490 11.38 23,680

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motor vehicle manufacturing 60,830 20.05 41,710

2. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 1,330 16.87 35,090

3. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 760 16.36 34,030

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 6,850 16.01 33,310

5. Other nonferrous metal production 1,470 15.87 33,010

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Tennessee 67,310 $ 13.16 27,370 $ 2.476

2. Indiana 70,950 14.45 30,060 2.435

3. Kentucky 36,470 14.05 29,230 2.049

4. Alabama 34,160 12.69 26,400 1.786

5. South Carolina 30,650 13.47 28,020 1.666

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Delaware 2,780 18.38 38,220 0.655

2. Indiana 70,950 14.45 30,060 2.435

3. Michigan 46,580 14.36 29,870 1.085

4. Kentucky 36,470 14.05 29,230 2.049

5. Ohio 89,020 13.92 28,950 1.663

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 16,230 $ 14.81 30,800 $ 12.458

2. Rocky Mount, NC 2,520 11.35 23,620 4.118

3. Spartanburg, SC 4,920 19.38 40,320 4.106

4. Rockford, IL 5,950 12.00 24,970 3.911

5. Clarksville, TN-KY 2,790 12.64 26,290 3.583

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Spartanburg, SC 4,920 19.38 40,320 4.106

2. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 2,600 18.86 39,230 0.766

3. Lexington-Fayette, KY 8,420 18.26 37,980 3.469

4. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 5,390 17.88 37,180 0.672

5. Manchester, NH Metropolitan NECTA 510 17.67 36,750 0.517

See footnotes at end of table.
725

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform precision assembling or adjusting, within narrow tolerances, of timing devices, such as watches, clocks, or chronometers. Exclude "Watch Repairers"

(49-9064).

51-2093 Timing device assemblers, adjusters, and calibrators

2,460

14.68 8.69 11.32 13.86 17.11 22.48

30,530 18,080 23,550 28,830 35,590 46,760

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Electronic instrument manufacturing 910 $ 13.34 27,740 $

2. Electrical equipment manufacturing 360 14.79 30,770

3. Electric lighting equipment manufacturing 230 12.17 25,320

4. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 200 17.22 35,810

Other electrical equipment and component mfg. 70 (6) 5. (6)

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scientific research and development services 60 24.20 50,340

2. Architectural and engineering services 50 17.59 36,580

3. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 200 17.22 35,810

4. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing 70 16.99 35,350

5. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 40 16.09 33,480

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Pennsylvania 350 $ 15.53 32,300 $ 0.006

2. Minnesota 150 14.29 29,720 0.006

3. Connecticut 100 13.12 27,290 0.006

4. Illinois 270 12.25 25,470 0.005

5. Massachusetts 110 16.49 34,290 0.003

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 460 17.23 35,830 0.003

2. Texas 150 16.62 34,570 0.002

3. Massachusetts 110 16.49 34,290 0.003

4. Michigan 70 16.29 33,880 0.002

5. Pennsylvania 350 15.53 32,300 0.006

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 60 $ 21.82 45,390 $ 0.007

2. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 130 14.24 29,620 0.007

3. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 220 12.17 25,320 0.006

4. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 30 15.10 31,410 0.001

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 60 21.82 45,390 0.007

2. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA (6) 19.14 39,820 (6)

3. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division (6) 16.59 34,500 (6)

4. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div (6) 15.65 32,550 (6)

5. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 30 15.10 31,410 0.001

See footnotes at end of table.
726

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All assemblers and fabricators not listed separately.

51-2099 Assemblers and fabricators, all other

288,370

14.90 7.73 9.42 12.85 19.14 26.51

31,000 16,080 19,580 26,730 39,820 55,130

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Motor vehicle manufacturing 46,720 $ 23.57 49,020 $

2. Employment services 40,510 10.71 22,270

3. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 21,310 19.73 41,040

4. Other miscellaneous manufacturing 12,780 12.84 26,700

5. Plastics product manufacturing 6,700 10.72 22,290

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Spectator sports 780 30.17 62,760

2. Motor vehicle manufacturing 46,720 23.57 49,020

3. Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. 170 21.51 44,730

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 2,920 21.13 43,950

5. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 21,310 19.73 41,040

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Michigan 29,190 $ 21.50 44,720 $ 0.680

2. Indiana 14,590 14.16 29,460 0.501

3. Tennessee 13,410 12.13 25,230 0.493

4. Wisconsin 11,710 15.76 32,780 0.427

5. Ohio 20,210 18.10 37,650 0.377

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Michigan 29,190 21.50 44,720 0.680

2. Ohio 20,210 18.10 37,650 0.377

3. New York 3,790 17.67 36,740 0.045

4. Georgia 5,620 17.60 36,610 0.140

5. Wisconsin 11,710 15.76 32,780 0.427

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Johnson City, TN 830 $ 8.69 18,070 $ 1.098

2. Sheboygan, WI 510 14.38 29,910 0.827

3. Jonesboro, AR 400 9.43 19,610 0.824

4. Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA 450 10.12 21,040 0.692

5. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro, TN 4,600 14.55 30,270 0.619

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,010 23.51 48,910 0.104

2. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 3,610 21.74 45,220 0.154

3. Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC 1,050 21.72 45,180 0.129

4. Saginaw-Saginaw Township North, MI (6) 19.04 39,600 (6)

5. Racine, WI (6) 18.24 37,950 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
727

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Mix and bake ingredients according to recipes to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods. Include pastry chefs in restaurants

and hotels with "Chefs and Head Cooks" (35-1011).

51-3011 Bakers

139,700

11.40 7.30 8.52 10.59 13.55 17.01

23,710 15,180 17,720 22,030 28,190 35,380

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Bakeries and tortilla manufacturing 46,720 $ 11.80 24,550 $

2. Grocery stores 40,290 11.21 23,310

3. Limited-service eating places 17,320 10.19 21,200

4. Full-service restaurants 7,520 10.59 22,020

5. Specialty food stores 3,610 11.26 23,430

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 60 19.65 40,870

2. Management of companies and enterprises 90 15.23 31,680

3. Colleges and universities 320 13.24 27,540

4. Other general merchandise stores (6) 13.12 27,290

5. Local government (OES designation) 310 13.03 27,090

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 840 $ 11.88 24,710 $ 0.280

2. Hawaii 1,230 12.34 25,670 0.205

3. North Dakota 650 9.37 19,490 0.194

4. Pennsylvania 9,830 11.04 22,960 0.175

5. Connecticut 2,810 11.75 24,440 0.169

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 290 15.53 32,310 0.095

2. Washington 3,360 13.91 28,930 0.123

3. Colorado 2,740 13.18 27,420 0.124

4. Rhode Island 710 13.18 27,410 0.147

5. Nevada 1,990 13.12 27,290 0.158

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Williamsport, PA 170 $ 12.58 26,170 $ 0.331

2. Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan NECTA 360 11.85 24,640 0.321

3. Carson City, NV 100 12.23 25,440 0.313

4. Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Div 210 12.83 26,680 0.270

5. Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA 670 10.92 22,710 0.262

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Anchorage, AK MSA 210 16.31 33,930 0.128

2. Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division 60 15.89 33,050 0.045

3. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 280 15.64 32,540 0.108

4. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 1,630 15.49 32,220 0.134

5. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 1,010 15.14 31,500 0.113

See footnotes at end of table.
728

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Cut, trim, or prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for use or sale in retail establishments.

51-3021 Butchers and meat cutters

128,350

13.61 7.94 9.92 12.95 16.94 20.80

28,310 16,520 20,630 26,930 35,240 43,260

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Grocery stores 88,130 $ 13.89 28,890 $

2. Animal slaughtering and processing 13,940 11.70 24,330

3. Specialty food stores 11,370 12.45 25,910

4. Other general merchandise stores 5,550 16.20 33,690

5. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers 3,840 12.90 26,820

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,140 19.16 39,860

2. Department stores 440 16.57 34,460

3. Other general merchandise stores 5,550 16.20 33,690

4. Traveler accommodation 280 16.04 33,350

5. Management of companies and enterprises 90 15.79 32,850

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nebraska 1,590 $ 12.10 25,180 $ 0.176

2. Arkansas 1,830 10.60 22,050 0.157

3. Iowa 2,250 11.44 23,790 0.153

4. South Dakota 570 11.82 24,590 0.150

5. North Dakota 490 11.33 23,570 0.146

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 1,320 19.08 39,680 0.042

2. Connecticut 950 18.73 38,950 0.057

3. Alaska 280 18.61 38,710 0.092

4. New Jersey 3,360 18.30 38,070 0.085

5. Minnesota 2,120 17.22 35,820 0.079

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Morristown, TN 710 $ 13.36 27,790 $ 1.462

2. El Centro, CA 130 9.23 19,190 0.259

3. Merced, CA 150 12.66 26,330 0.254

4. Laredo, TX 200 8.18 17,020 0.243

5. Hanford-Corcoran, CA 80 15.04 31,290 0.215

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 30 23.56 49,010 0.019

2. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 910 20.37 42,360 0.075

3. Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA (6) 20.00 41,590 (6)

4. Edison, NJ Metro Div 730 19.96 41,510 0.073

5. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 80 19.84 41,270 0.097

See footnotes at end of table.
729

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Use hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and fish.

51-3022 Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers

139,830

10.22 7.19 8.22 9.79 11.60 13.98

21,260 14,960 17,100 20,370 24,120 29,070

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Animal slaughtering and processing 91,690 $ 10.05 20,900 $

2. Grocery stores 22,140 11.01 22,900

3. Seafood product preparation and packaging 10,840 9.56 19,880

4. Specialty food stores 4,750 10.33 21,490

5. Other general merchandise stores 810 12.69 26,390

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other general merchandise stores 810 12.69 26,390

2. Warehousing and storage (6) 11.40 23,710

3. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers (6) 11.36 23,630

4. Grocery stores 22,140 11.01 22,900

5. Limited-service eating places 80 10.58 22,010

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arkansas 12,660 $ 9.56 19,890 $ 1.085

2. Alaska 2,700 9.94 20,670 0.888

3. Nebraska 7,840 11.99 24,950 0.870

4. Delaware 3,310 9.03 18,770 0.780

5. Mississippi 8,590 8.88 18,470 0.772

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Maryland 1,470 14.27 29,670 0.058

2. District of Columbia 50 13.99 29,100 0.008

3. Massachusetts 1,840 13.42 27,920 0.058

4. Nevada 390 13.14 27,340 0.031

5. New Jersey 1,260 12.49 25,980 0.032

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Gainesville, GA 1,590 $ 8.84 18,380 $ 2.282

2. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO 3,810 10.51 21,860 1.936

3. Fort Smith, AR-OK 1,730 8.76 18,220 1.448

4. Fresno, CA 1,740 8.89 18,500 0.531

5. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA 1,790 10.37 21,560 0.406

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Framingham, MA NECTA Division (6) 17.98 37,410 (6)

2. Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division 30 16.39 34,090 0.034

3. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 40 16.22 33,730 0.015

4. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 80 15.53 32,310 0.033

5. Baltimore-Towson, MD 350 15.02 31,240 0.027

See footnotes at end of table.
730

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Work in slaughtering, meat packing, or wholesale establishments performing precision functions involving the preparation of meat. Work may include specialized

slaughtering tasks, cutting standard or premium cuts of meat for marketing, making sausage, or wrapping meats. Exclude "Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and

Trimmers" (51-3022) who perform routine, lower-skilled meat cutting.

51-3023 Slaughterers and meat packers

118,610

10.55 7.67 8.79 10.43 12.23 13.73

21,940 15,950 18,290 21,690 25,440 28,570

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Animal slaughtering and processing 114,890 $ 10.55 21,950 $

2. Fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty 760 10.12 21,050

3. Seafood product preparation and packaging 520 8.26 17,190

4. Grocery stores 300 10.40 21,620

5. Specialty food stores 280 10.17 21,160

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers 280 13.30 27,670

2. Animal slaughtering and processing 114,890 10.55 21,950

3. Animal food manufacturing (6) 10.45 21,730

4. Grocery stores 300 10.40 21,620

5. Specialty food stores 280 10.17 21,160

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Kansas 10,630 $ 11.83 24,610 $ 0.805

2. Iowa 10,240 11.71 24,350 0.696

3. Nebraska 6,140 12.22 25,410 0.681

4. Mississippi 2,920 10.93 22,740 0.262

5. Tennessee 5,850 9.19 19,110 0.215

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 360 15.15 31,500 0.011

2. Michigan (6) 13.00 27,030 (6)

3. New York 570 12.25 25,490 0.007

4. Nebraska 6,140 12.22 25,410 0.681

5. New Jersey 630 12.10 25,160 0.016

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. San Angelo, TX 310 $ 8.73 18,160 $ 0.733

2. Goldsboro, NC 250 9.47 19,700 0.579

3. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA 1,630 10.65 22,140 0.370

4. Fresno, CA 540 9.27 19,280 0.165

5. Modesto, CA 270 9.45 19,650 0.161

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Dayton, OH 120 15.57 32,390 0.030

2. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 70 14.09 29,310 0.004

3. Edison, NJ Metro Div 150 14.08 29,290 0.015

4. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 140 12.38 25,740 0.010

5. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 130 12.04 25,030 0.013

See footnotes at end of table.
731

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate or tend food or tobacco roasting, baking, or drying equipment, including hearth ovens, kiln driers, roasters, char kilns, and vacuum drying equipment.

51-3091 Food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders

18,510

12.36 7.65 9.05 11.30 15.16 18.63

25,710 15,910 18,820 23,510 31,540 38,740

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Bakeries and tortilla manufacturing 3,790 $ 12.42 25,830 $

2. Other food manufacturing 2,750 13.00 27,040

3. Fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty 2,410 11.08 23,050

4. Animal slaughtering and processing 2,190 10.50 21,830

5. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers 1,850 11.50 23,920

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Tobacco manufacturing (6) 16.21 33,710

2. Dairy product manufacturing 690 15.61 32,480

3. Sugar and confectionery product manufacturing 620 15.12 31,450

4. Grain and oilseed milling 660 14.55 30,270

5. Animal food manufacturing 260 13.69 28,470

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 150 $ 11.98 24,910 $ 0.039

2. Nebraska 340 12.60 26,200 0.038

3. Iowa 500 12.63 26,270 0.034

4. Maine 190 13.73 28,550 0.032

5. Kansas 370 11.55 24,030 0.028

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. North Carolina 720 19.33 40,210 0.018

2. North Dakota 80 17.32 36,030 0.024

3. Washington 340 15.14 31,500 0.012

4. Massachusetts 200 14.63 30,440 0.006

5. Idaho (6) 13.76 28,630 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Grand Forks, ND-MN 100 $ 12.43 25,860 $ 0.200

2. Modesto, CA 330 10.52 21,880 0.197

3. Logan, UT-ID 60 12.80 26,620 0.136

4. Lexington-Fayette, KY 160 18.21 37,880 0.066

5. Chico, CA 40 18.42 38,300 0.053

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Chico, CA 40 18.42 38,300 0.053

2. Lexington-Fayette, KY 160 18.21 37,880 0.066

3. Eau Claire, WI (6) 15.20 31,610 (6)

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 40 15.00 31,190 0.002

5. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA 150 14.98 31,170 0.034

See footnotes at end of table.
732

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Include candy makers and cheese makers.

51-3092 Food batchmakers

92,590

11.92 7.24 8.52 11.11 14.48 18.24

24,790 15,060 17,730 23,100 30,120 37,930

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Bakeries and tortilla manufacturing 20,060 $ 11.24 23,370 $

2. Other food manufacturing 11,650 12.24 25,460

3. Dairy product manufacturing 10,090 13.99 29,100

4. Fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty 9,820 12.36 25,710

5. Sugar and confectionery product manufacturing 8,510 12.16 25,300

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Management of companies and enterprises (6) 14.43 30,010

2. Grain and oilseed milling 3,430 14.29 29,730

3. Dairy product manufacturing 10,090 13.99 29,100

4. Beverage manufacturing (6) 13.63 28,350

5. Animal food manufacturing 1,930 13.23 27,520

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Missouri 4,710 $ 12.48 25,960 $ 0.174

2. Iowa 2,280 13.12 27,290 0.155

3. Utah 1,640 10.80 22,470 0.142

4. Wisconsin 3,580 13.78 28,660 0.130

5. Illinois 6,650 12.99 27,010 0.114

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Tennessee 1,700 15.53 32,310 0.063

2. Minnesota 2,140 14.58 30,320 0.080

3. Wisconsin 3,580 13.78 28,660 0.130

4. Pennsylvania 6,140 13.55 28,180 0.109

5. Maryland 740 13.23 27,510 0.029

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Battle Creek, MI 260 $ 13.01 27,060 $ 0.450

2. Sioux City, IA-NE-SD 260 12.32 25,630 0.368

3. Lancaster, PA 770 17.45 36,290 0.337

4. Modesto, CA 540 15.28 31,780 0.323

5. Joplin, MO 240 9.33 19,400 0.309

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lancaster, PA 770 17.45 36,290 0.337

2. Oshkosh-Neenah, WI (6) 16.68 34,700 (6)

3. Bellingham, WA 130 16.60 34,520 0.168

4. Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA 900 16.56 34,450 0.289

5. Memphis, TN-MS-AR 540 15.95 33,180 0.087

See footnotes at end of table.
733

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate or tend cooking equipment, such as steam cooking vats, deep fry cookers, pressure cookers, kettles, and boilers, to prepare food products. Exclude "Food

and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders" (51-3091).

51-3093 Food cooking machine operators and tenders

44,060

10.94 7.02 8.25 10.23 13.05 16.52

22,750 14,600 17,160 21,280 27,140 34,350

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Grocery stores 9,140 $ 9.52 19,790 $

2. Animal slaughtering and processing 5,330 10.95 22,770

3. Fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty 5,210 12.27 25,520

4. Bakeries and tortilla manufacturing 5,060 12.09 25,150

5. Other food manufacturing 3,040 12.86 26,750

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Traveler accommodation 120 14.50 30,160

2. Grain and oilseed milling 540 14.47 30,100

3. Animal food manufacturing 430 14.26 29,670

4. Dairy product manufacturing 1,570 13.50 28,080

5. Other food manufacturing 3,040 12.86 26,750

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Idaho 750 $ 12.23 25,430 $ 0.120

2. Arkansas 760 10.08 20,970 0.065

3. Mississippi 700 9.03 18,780 0.063

4. Illinois 3,670 11.88 24,710 0.063

5. Alabama 1,180 10.40 21,630 0.062

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. North Dakota 80 13.86 28,830 0.024

2. Connecticut 210 13.17 27,400 0.013

3. South Carolina 520 12.96 26,950 0.028

4. New Jersey 330 12.92 26,870 0.008

5. Utah 430 12.80 26,620 0.037

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Logan, UT-ID 100 $ 12.54 26,090 $ 0.227

2. Fort Smith, AR-OK 220 10.72 22,290 0.184

3. Janesville, WI 90 13.75 28,590 0.132

4. Stockton, CA 240 12.14 25,240 0.113

5. Holland-Grand Haven, MI 120 14.02 29,160 0.108

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Fond du Lac, WI (6) 19.94 41,480 (6)

2. Topeka, KS 80 16.68 34,690 0.075

3. Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI 170 15.47 32,180 0.044

4. Rochester, MN 40 15.29 31,810 0.040

5. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA 170 14.66 30,490 0.039

See footnotes at end of table.
734

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces.

51-4011 Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic

139,580

15.78 9.91 12.10 15.23 18.84 22.45

32,820 20,600 25,170 31,670 39,190 46,690

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Machine shops and threaded product mfg. 26,440 $ 15.53 32,300 $

2. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 12,820 14.97 31,140

3. Metalworking machinery manufacturing 10,720 17.67 36,740

4. Plastics product manufacturing 9,750 13.29 27,650

5. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 7,810 15.66 32,580

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 5,350 19.37 40,290

2. Other transportation equipment manufacturing (6) 17.91 37,250

3. Metalworking machinery manufacturing 10,720 17.67 36,740

4. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing 3,300 17.33 36,050

5. Other nonferrous metal production (6) 17.17 35,700

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wisconsin 8,750 $ 16.81 34,960 $ 0.319

2. Michigan 10,810 16.36 34,030 0.252

3. Ohio 12,570 15.44 32,110 0.235

4. Indiana 6,760 15.58 32,410 0.232

5. Iowa 3,110 15.08 31,370 0.212

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 2,680 21.58 44,890 0.098

2. Delaware 90 18.81 39,120 0.021

3. Connecticut 2,240 18.78 39,060 0.135

4. New Jersey 1,340 18.74 38,980 0.034

5. Massachusetts 3,180 17.69 36,790 0.100

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Battle Creek, MI 550 $ 16.05 33,370 $ 0.952

2. Appleton, WI 800 18.82 39,140 0.692

3. Sheboygan, WI 410 16.59 34,500 0.665

4. Erie, PA 850 16.71 34,750 0.656

5. Jackson, MI 380 16.02 33,320 0.642

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 410 28.28 58,820 0.158

2. Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA 30 22.92 47,680 0.067

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 1,540 22.27 46,330 0.113

4. Saginaw-Saginaw Township North, MI (6) 22.08 45,930 (6)

5. Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA Metropolitan NECTA 80 22.08 45,920 0.159

See footnotes at end of table.
735

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Develop programs to control machining or processing of parts by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems.

51-4012 Numerical tool and process control programmers

17,800

21.54 13.11 16.14 20.42 25.61 31.85

44,810 27,260 33,560 42,480 53,270 66,260

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Machine shops and threaded product mfg. 3,940 $ 22.34 46,460 $

2. Metalworking machinery manufacturing 2,620 22.54 46,890

3. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 1,060 20.86 43,380

4. Ag., construction, and mining machinery mfg. 880 22.43 46,650

5. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing 850 21.59 44,900

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing (6) 28.82 59,940

2. Advertising and related services (6) 28.13 58,510

3. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. (6) 27.66 57,530

4. Architectural and engineering services (6) 26.88 55,910

5. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing 80 24.40 50,750

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Tennessee 990 $ 18.81 39,120 $ 0.036

2. Michigan 1,330 21.64 45,010 0.031

3. Connecticut 510 21.89 45,530 0.031

4. Wisconsin 740 21.16 44,010 0.027

5. Oregon 390 25.30 52,620 0.024

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 430 28.61 59,510 0.016

2. California 1,930 26.35 54,800 0.013

3. Oregon 390 25.30 52,620 0.024

4. Colorado 170 24.67 51,320 0.008

5. Virginia 290 24.57 51,100 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Johnson City, TN 340 $ 18.07 37,590 $ 0.450

2. Prescott, AZ 80 16.61 34,550 0.127

3. Jackson, MI 70 20.04 41,690 0.118

4. Waterbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 50 21.86 45,470 0.072

5. Cedar Rapids, IA 90 20.05 41,700 0.068

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 380 30.57 63,580 0.043

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 540 29.33 61,000 0.013

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 150 27.52 57,240 0.015

4. Spokane, WA 30 27.40 57,000 0.015

5. Denver-Aurora, CO 80 27.28 56,750 0.007

See footnotes at end of table.
736

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend machines to extrude or draw thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, wire, bars, or structural shapes.

51-4021 Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

93,810

14.10 9.15 10.92 13.58 16.65 20.15

29,330 19,030 22,710 28,250 34,630 41,920

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Plastics product manufacturing 35,260 $ 13.05 27,140 $

2. Other nonferrous metal production 6,320 15.80 32,860

3. Other electrical equipment and component mfg. 5,140 14.87 30,920

4. Steel product mfg. from purchased steel 4,330 15.20 31,610

5. Rubber product manufacturing 3,650 14.54 30,240

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 40 21.88 45,510

2. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 100 20.17 41,960

3. Boiler, tank, and shipping container mfg. 780 19.81 41,210

4. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing (6) 18.38 38,240

5. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 170 17.38 36,150

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Indiana 5,440 $ 15.52 32,290 $ 0.187

2. West Virginia 1,300 13.69 28,470 0.183

3. Ohio 9,140 14.96 31,110 0.171

4. Kentucky 2,600 14.74 30,660 0.146

5. Michigan 5,830 12.91 26,850 0.136

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 1,210 16.39 34,100 0.044

2. Rhode Island 460 16.17 33,640 0.095

3. Missouri 1,710 16.11 33,500 0.063

4. Minnesota 1,380 15.98 33,240 0.051

5. Delaware 250 15.94 33,150 0.059

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Terre Haute, IN 580 $ 17.92 37,260 $ 0.840

2. Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV 390 15.39 32,010 0.389

3. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 570 14.43 30,010 0.352

4. Sherman-Denison, TX 140 13.85 28,820 0.335

5. Tyler, TX 300 16.27 33,830 0.322

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Gary, IN Metro Div 100 22.05 45,870 0.037

2. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY 190 20.47 42,570 0.076

3. Charleston-North Charleston, SC 50 20.12 41,860 0.018

4. Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH 2,220 19.30 40,150 0.209

5. Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA 380 18.83 39,160 0.159

See footnotes at end of table.
737

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.

51-4022 Forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

31,050

14.41 8.86 11.17 13.94 17.12 20.94

29,980 18,430 23,230 28,980 35,600 43,560

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 6,370 $ 14.21 29,550 $

2. Plastics product manufacturing 4,930 11.04 22,960

3. Forging and stamping 4,690 16.20 33,700

4. Machine shops and threaded product mfg. 2,420 17.53 36,470

5. Architectural and structural metals mfg. 1,560 13.50 28,080

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) (6) 21.55 44,830

2. Ship and boat building 160 19.53 40,630

3. Machine shops and threaded product mfg. 2,420 17.53 36,470

4. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 470 17.18 35,740

5. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 620 17.05 35,460

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Michigan 3,280 $ 14.78 30,750 $ 0.076

2. Tennessee 1,690 14.03 29,190 0.062

3. Nebraska 510 13.54 28,160 0.057

4. Illinois 3,320 15.28 31,780 0.057

5. Ohio 2,510 16.59 34,510 0.047

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oregon 150 19.84 41,280 0.009

2. Massachusetts 460 18.60 38,690 0.015

3. Colorado 150 17.25 35,890 0.007

4. Ohio 2,510 16.59 34,510 0.047

5. Rhode Island 60 15.81 32,890 0.012

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Columbus, IN 150 $ 11.38 23,660 $ 0.356

2. Kalamazoo-Portage, MI 360 10.11 21,020 0.256

3. Rockford, IL 210 20.48 42,610 0.138

4. Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA 310 15.98 33,230 0.130

5. Canton-Massillon, OH 210 18.65 38,790 0.122

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 40 20.75 43,170 0.016

2. Springfield, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 20.63 42,900 (6)

3. Rockford, IL 210 20.48 42,610 0.138

4. Lansing-East Lansing, MI 90 19.79 41,160 0.043

5. St. Louis, MO-IL 200 19.49 40,550 0.015

See footnotes at end of table.
738

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend machines to roll steel or plastic forming bends, beads, knurls, rolls, or plate or to flatten, temper, or reduce gauge of material.

51-4023 Rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

34,710

15.43 9.53 11.81 14.93 18.52 22.10

32,080 19,830 24,560 31,050 38,520 45,970

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 5,160 $ 18.54 38,570 $

2. Architectural and structural metals mfg. 4,910 13.87 28,840

3. Plastics product manufacturing 4,050 13.54 28,160

4. Steel product mfg. from purchased steel 3,030 15.87 33,020

5. Alumina and aluminum production 2,620 17.07 35,510

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 100 20.17 41,960

2. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 5,160 18.54 38,570

3. Alumina and aluminum production 2,620 17.07 35,510

4. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 970 16.81 34,960

5. Machine shops and threaded product mfg. 2,280 16.57 34,470

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Kentucky 1,460 $ 16.68 34,690 $ 0.082

2. Indiana 2,360 17.88 37,190 0.081

3. Pennsylvania 3,500 15.77 32,800 0.062

4. Arkansas 660 15.66 32,580 0.057

5. Ohio 3,020 16.24 33,790 0.056

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Delaware 70 19.82 41,230 0.016

2. Colorado 170 18.14 37,740 0.008

3. Indiana 2,360 17.88 37,190 0.081

4. Washington 300 17.74 36,900 0.011

5. Michigan 1,780 17.21 35,790 0.041

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Owensboro, KY 240 $ 19.99 41,580 $ 0.497

2. Gary, IN Metro Div 850 21.18 44,060 0.313

3. Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA 510 16.18 33,660 0.213

4. Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH 180 15.78 32,830 0.161

5. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 200 15.42 32,070 0.154

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA 310 21.31 44,320 0.099

2. Modesto, CA (6) 21.27 44,240 (6)

3. Gary, IN Metro Div 850 21.18 44,060 0.313

4. Peoria, IL 130 20.42 42,480 0.072

5. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 100 20.29 42,200 0.007

See footnotes at end of table.
739

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.

51-4031 Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

269,640

13.33 8.42 10.12 12.66 15.85 19.43

27,730 17,510 21,050 26,340 32,980 40,400

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Employment services 29,750 $ 10.89 22,640 $

2. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 27,960 14.94 31,080

3. Architectural and structural metals mfg. 23,490 13.04 27,110

4. Forging and stamping 18,220 13.43 27,940

5. Plastics product manufacturing 14,480 12.26 25,500

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motor vehicle manufacturing (6) 18.99 39,500

2. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 80 17.55 36,510

3. Other nonferrous metal production 1,870 16.97 35,300

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 2,160 16.17 33,640

5. Computer systems design and related services (6) 15.92 33,120

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Indiana 16,300 $ 13.74 28,580 $ 0.560

2. Michigan 22,050 15.55 32,350 0.513

3. Ohio 26,740 13.77 28,640 0.499

4. Wisconsin 11,690 14.12 29,380 0.426

5. Tennessee 10,120 12.75 26,520 0.372

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Michigan 22,050 15.55 32,350 0.513

2. Wyoming 60 15.24 31,690 0.023

3. Alaska 40 15.10 31,410 0.013

4. Minnesota 5,290 15.10 31,400 0.197

5. Maryland 1,640 15.10 31,400 0.065

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Waterbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,020 $ 12.61 26,220 $ 1.474

2. Mansfield, OH 810 19.72 41,010 1.390

3. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 1,520 12.51 26,020 1.167

4. Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA 2,420 14.04 29,200 1.012

5. Clarksville, TN-KY 740 13.12 27,300 0.950

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Mansfield, OH 810 19.72 41,010 1.390

2. Saginaw-Saginaw Township North, MI 270 19.47 40,490 0.300

3. Champaign-Urbana, IL (6) 18.95 39,420 (6)

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 300 18.79 39,080 0.031

5. Modesto, CA 160 18.78 39,060 0.096

See footnotes at end of table.
740

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend drilling machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal or plastic work pieces.

51-4032 Drilling and boring machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

42,480

15.21 9.50 11.52 14.36 18.07 22.77

31,640 19,750 23,960 29,870 37,590 47,370

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 7,390 $ 17.93 37,300 $

2. Machine shops and threaded product mfg. 6,520 14.60 30,370

3. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 3,370 14.17 29,470

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 2,260 15.62 32,480

5. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing 2,090 14.91 31,010

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 7,390 17.93 37,300

2. Management of companies and enterprises 60 17.62 36,660

3. Metalworking machinery manufacturing 1,970 17.39 36,170

4. Ship and boat building 50 16.84 35,020

5. Turbine and power transmission equipment mfg. 1,390 16.43 34,180

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Indiana 3,360 $ 17.17 35,720 $ 0.115

2. Ohio 5,220 18.08 37,600 0.097

3. Michigan 3,920 16.86 35,070 0.091

4. Wisconsin 2,200 15.51 32,270 0.080

5. South Carolina 1,150 14.62 30,420 0.062

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 520 19.33 40,210 0.016

2. Maryland 370 18.50 38,470 0.015

3. Ohio 5,220 18.08 37,600 0.097

4. Oregon 280 17.96 37,350 0.017

5. Indiana 3,360 17.17 35,720 0.115

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 360 $ 14.88 30,950 $ 0.276

2. Decatur, IL 120 14.56 30,290 0.219

3. Akron, OH 630 15.74 32,740 0.190

4. Holland-Grand Haven, MI 210 16.91 35,160 0.189

5. Appleton, WI 180 14.76 30,710 0.156

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. York-Hanover, PA 240 21.20 44,100 0.137

2. Toledo, OH 170 20.27 42,160 0.052

3. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 970 20.16 41,930 0.121

4. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 200 18.98 39,470 0.020

5. South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (6) 18.94 39,390 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
741

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or

plastic work pieces.

51-4033 Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

100,010

14.32 8.75 10.62 13.50 17.07 21.42

29,780 18,200 22,100 28,080 35,510 44,560

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Machine shops and threaded product mfg. 9,000 $ 14.62 30,420 $

2. Foundries 8,830 13.51 28,100

3. Coating, engraving, and heat treating metals 8,290 12.75 26,520

4. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 8,260 16.91 35,180

5. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 7,540 14.20 29,540

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motor vehicle manufacturing 690 23.02 47,890

2. Architectural and engineering services 140 19.99 41,590

3. Management of companies and enterprises 70 18.87 39,240

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 3,080 17.38 36,150

5. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 8,260 16.91 35,180

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Indiana 5,700 $ 16.44 34,190 $ 0.196

2. Wisconsin 4,910 15.21 31,640 0.179

3. Michigan 7,300 17.39 36,180 0.170

4. Ohio 9,050 14.90 31,000 0.169

5. Rhode Island 770 13.03 27,100 0.160

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Minnesota 2,250 18.40 38,280 0.084

2. Michigan 7,300 17.39 36,180 0.170

3. Massachusetts 2,080 16.85 35,040 0.066

4. Indiana 5,700 16.44 34,190 0.196

5. Oregon 1,140 15.71 32,680 0.069

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI 630 $ 15.89 33,050 $ 0.978

2. Waterbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 320 11.46 23,850 0.463

3. Sheboygan, WI 270 15.96 33,190 0.438

4. Anniston-Oxford, AL 210 9.72 20,220 0.421

5. Niles-Benton Harbor, MI 240 14.42 29,990 0.384

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Saginaw-Saginaw Township North, MI 50 24.95 51,900 0.056

2. Ann Arbor, MI 310 22.46 46,710 0.157

3. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 1,130 21.40 44,510 0.141

4. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 1,650 20.26 42,140 0.093

5. York-Hanover, PA 640 20.22 42,060 0.364

See footnotes at end of table.
742

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock.

51-4034 Lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

65,840

15.98 9.99 12.34 15.46 19.10 23.17

33,250 20,770 25,660 32,160 39,730 48,190

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Machine shops and threaded product mfg. 15,650 $ 15.68 32,610 $

2. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 8,930 17.01 35,380

3. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 5,760 15.07 31,340

4. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing 3,910 16.56 34,450

5. Metalworking machinery manufacturing 3,490 16.28 33,870

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Architectural and engineering services (6) 21.22 44,150

2. Other nonmetallic mineral products (6) 20.41 42,440

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 2,680 18.55 38,580

4. Industrial machinery manufacturing 940 17.92 37,270

5. Management of companies and enterprises 120 17.74 36,900

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Indiana 4,800 $ 16.54 34,400 $ 0.165

2. Michigan 4,910 19.44 40,430 0.114

3. Connecticut 1,660 18.20 37,860 0.100

4. Wisconsin 2,670 15.67 32,590 0.097

5. Tennessee 2,640 15.44 32,120 0.097

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oregon 270 21.09 43,870 0.016

2. Michigan 4,910 19.44 40,430 0.114

3. Washington 310 19.42 40,400 0.011

4. Massachusetts 1,350 18.57 38,610 0.043

5. Maryland 400 18.49 38,460 0.016

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Columbus, IN 500 $ 12.84 26,700 $ 1.186

2. Odessa, TX 220 12.43 25,840 0.397

3. Jackson, MI 220 19.27 40,070 0.372

4. Fort Wayne, IN 770 19.54 40,640 0.366

5. Rockford, IL 520 14.98 31,150 0.342

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Holland-Grand Haven, MI 250 22.20 46,180 0.225

2. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 200 21.55 44,830 0.020

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (6) 21.53 44,780 (6)

4. Bay City, MI 30 21.17 44,040 0.080

5. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 260 20.75 43,150 0.061

See footnotes at end of table.
743

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend milling or planing machines to mill, plane, shape, groove, or profile metal or plastic work pieces.

51-4035 Milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

29,040

15.52 9.59 11.90 15.18 18.61 22.20

32,280 19,960 24,760 31,570 38,700 46,170

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Machine shops and threaded product mfg. 5,500 $ 15.73 32,720 $

2. Metalworking machinery manufacturing 2,550 15.91 33,090

3. Plastics product manufacturing 1,810 12.44 25,880

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 1,770 18.92 39,350

5. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 1,550 16.15 33,590

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Architectural and engineering services 50 19.18 39,890

2. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 1,770 18.92 39,350

3. Lime and gypsum product manufacturing 50 18.28 38,010

4. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. (6) 17.88 37,190

5. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance 40 17.82 37,070

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 210 $ 12.52 26,050 $ 0.070

2. Iowa 930 15.48 32,200 0.063

3. Indiana 1,630 17.68 36,770 0.056

4. Connecticut 880 17.69 36,800 0.053

5. Wisconsin 1,220 15.80 32,860 0.044

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 300 20.82 43,310 0.011

2. Massachusetts 900 18.57 38,630 0.028

3. Maryland 390 18.07 37,590 0.015

4. Oregon 200 18.03 37,490 0.012

5. Connecticut 880 17.69 36,800 0.053

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 350 $ 20.40 42,420 $ 0.269

2. Jackson, MI 150 13.89 28,890 0.254

3. Cedar Rapids, IA 210 16.18 33,650 0.158

4. Rockford, IL 210 17.59 36,580 0.138

5. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 480 19.50 40,550 0.087

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Birmingham-Hoover, AL 130 22.05 45,860 0.026

2. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 220 21.91 45,570 0.016

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 160 21.28 44,260 0.018

4. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 130 20.40 42,440 0.011

5. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 350 20.40 42,420 0.269

See footnotes at end of table.
744

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Include precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair

mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics,

shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

51-4041 Machinists

385,690

17.22 10.29 13.14 16.71 20.82 25.31

35,810 21,400 27,330 34,770 43,300 52,640

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Machine shops and threaded product mfg. 82,000 $ 16.73 34,800 $

2. Metalworking machinery manufacturing 25,630 17.51 36,420

3. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 25,030 19.08 39,680

4. Employment services 23,960 13.69 28,480

5. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 17,720 18.98 39,480

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Specialized design services (6) 27.72 57,650

2. Natural gas distribution 150 27.67 57,560

3. Nonresidential building construction (6) 24.60 51,160

4. Power generation and supply 890 24.50 50,950

5. Local government (OES designation) 810 24.21 50,370

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Michigan 25,430 $ 19.28 40,100 $ 0.592

2. Ohio 28,840 16.64 34,620 0.539

3. Connecticut 8,680 17.96 37,360 0.523

4. Indiana 15,200 17.96 37,350 0.522

5. Wisconsin 13,860 17.64 36,700 0.505

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 60 30.58 63,600 0.010

2. Alaska 200 24.49 50,940 0.066

3. Hawaii 380 23.45 48,770 0.063

4. Delaware 580 21.76 45,260 0.137

5. Washington 5,500 20.53 42,700 0.201

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Rockford, IL 3,650 $ 17.56 36,520 $ 2.399

2. Jackson, MI 770 14.30 29,740 1.302

3. Danville, IL 360 14.22 29,570 1.220

4. Niles-Benton Harbor, MI 760 15.77 32,800 1.216

5. Odessa, TX 610 14.73 30,630 1.101

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 210 25.30 52,630 0.255

2. Honolulu, HI 300 24.41 50,770 0.070

3. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 180 23.58 49,040 0.139

4. Boulder, CO 330 23.50 48,870 0.209

5. Bay City, MI 250 22.87 47,570 0.669

See footnotes at end of table.
745

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate or tend furnaces, such as gas, oil, coal, electric-arc or electric induction, open-hearth, or oxygen furnaces, to melt and refine metal before casting or to

produce specified types of steel. Exclude "Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic" (51-4191).

51-4051 Metal-refining furnace operators and tenders

18,430

16.14 10.38 12.63 15.69 19.06 22.53

33,560 21,600 26,260 32,640 39,650 46,860

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Foundries 4,550 $ 14.67 30,510 $

2. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 3,970 18.15 37,750

3. Alumina and aluminum production 3,920 16.42 34,140

4. Other nonferrous metal production 2,940 16.08 33,440

5. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 300 14.56 30,290

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Metal ore mining 200 22.48 46,760

2. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing 60 19.32 40,190

3. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying 30 18.41 38,300

4. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 3,970 18.15 37,750

5. Steel product mfg. from purchased steel 200 16.85 35,050

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Utah 710 $ 16.16 33,600 $ 0.062

2. Indiana 1,650 18.51 38,490 0.057

3. West Virginia 400 16.85 35,050 0.056

4. Pennsylvania 2,640 16.29 33,880 0.047

5. Alabama 670 14.23 29,590 0.035

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nevada 110 23.46 48,790 0.009

2. Arizona 240 19.20 39,940 0.009

3. Indiana 1,650 18.51 38,490 0.057

4. North Carolina 200 18.18 37,820 0.005

5. New York 780 18.15 37,750 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Gary, IN Metro Div 550 $ 21.49 44,700 $ 0.202

2. Owensboro, KY 90 17.62 36,660 0.186

3. Reading, PA 280 15.59 32,430 0.168

4. Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI 100 18.48 38,430 0.155

5. Anniston-Oxford, AL 60 13.96 29,040 0.120

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Prescott, AZ 40 23.51 48,910 0.064

2. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY 40 22.88 47,580 0.007

3. Gary, IN Metro Div 550 21.49 44,700 0.202

4. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 140 20.38 42,380 0.007

5. Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA 220 19.43 40,410 0.071

See footnotes at end of table.
746

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds to produce castings or ingots.

51-4052 Pourers and casters, metal

14,880

14.87 9.64 11.71 14.22 17.24 20.99

30,930 20,060 24,350 29,570 35,850 43,660

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Foundries 8,360 $ 13.81 28,730 $

2. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 2,430 17.58 36,570

3. Alumina and aluminum production 1,800 15.97 33,210

4. Other nonferrous metal production 980 15.05 31,310

5. Metalworking machinery manufacturing 180 18.23 37,920

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Metalworking machinery manufacturing 180 18.23 37,920

2. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 2,430 17.58 36,570

3. Alumina and aluminum production 1,800 15.97 33,210

4. Other nonferrous metal production 980 15.05 31,310

5. Ag., construction, and mining machinery mfg. 50 14.65 30,480

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Indiana 1,630 $ 17.38 36,140 $ 0.056

2. Alabama 750 12.98 26,990 0.039

3. Arkansas 420 16.38 34,060 0.036

4. Rhode Island 170 11.34 23,580 0.035

5. Pennsylvania 1,670 15.11 31,420 0.030

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Indiana 1,630 17.38 36,140 0.056

2. South Carolina 260 16.68 34,700 0.014

3. Montana 30 16.58 34,500 0.007

4. Tennessee 440 16.41 34,120 0.016

5. Arkansas 420 16.38 34,060 0.036

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Gary, IN Metro Div 440 $ 20.74 43,140 $ 0.162

2. Evansville, IN-KY 260 14.28 29,700 0.148

3. Anniston-Oxford, AL 70 12.60 26,200 0.140

4. Reading, PA 220 13.91 28,930 0.132

5. Peoria, IL 130 17.08 35,520 0.072

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Gary, IN Metro Div 440 20.74 43,140 0.162

2. Charleston-North Charleston, SC 120 20.42 42,470 0.043

3. St. Louis, MO-IL 200 20.19 41,990 0.015

4. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 100 17.87 37,160 0.005

5. Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA (6) 17.64 36,700 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
747

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, milling and engraving machines, and jig borers to make working models of metal or plastic objects. Include template

makers.

51-4061 Model makers, metal and plastic

8,370

21.22 10.96 14.73 20.22 27.53 34.42

44,130 22,800 30,650 42,050 57,270 71,590

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Metalworking machinery manufacturing 1,080 $ 20.97 43,620 $

2. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 730 23.18 48,210

3. Plastics product manufacturing 490 15.59 32,420

4. Architectural and engineering services 420 23.39 48,650

5. Machine shops and threaded product mfg. 310 18.41 38,300

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Electronic instrument manufacturing 110 25.02 52,030

2. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 300 23.90 49,720

3. Architectural and engineering services 420 23.39 48,650

4. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 730 23.18 48,210

5. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 40 23.09 48,030

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wisconsin 460 $ 21.92 45,590 $ 0.017

2. Vermont 50 17.33 36,050 0.017

3. Oklahoma 160 19.39 40,320 0.011

4. Pennsylvania 540 15.50 32,230 0.010

5. Colorado 230 18.31 38,080 0.010

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oregon 50 27.15 56,480 0.003

2. Connecticut 80 23.61 49,100 0.005

3. Massachusetts 190 22.45 46,700 0.006

4. Minnesota 140 22.31 46,410 0.005

5. Wisconsin 460 21.92 45,590 0.017

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Holland-Grand Haven, MI 70 $ 21.06 43,800 $ 0.063

2. Boulder, CO 70 21.69 45,120 0.044

3. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI 220 24.07 50,060 0.027

4. Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI 90 21.63 44,980 0.023

5. Tulsa, OK 90 17.95 37,340 0.022

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 40 27.60 57,410 0.004

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 40 25.89 53,860 0.004

3. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI 220 24.07 50,060 0.027

4. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 110 23.54 48,960 0.006

5. Wichita, KS 40 21.73 45,200 0.014

See footnotes at end of table.
748

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Lay out, machine, fit, and assemble castings and parts to metal or plastic foundry patterns, core boxes, or match plates.

51-4062 Patternmakers, metal and plastic

7,070

18.31 10.26 13.05 17.01 23.16 28.49

38,090 21,340 27,140 35,380 48,160 59,260

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Foundries 1,910 $ 18.77 39,050 $

2. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 1,490 20.35 42,320

3. Metalworking machinery manufacturing 1,040 19.59 40,750

4. Architectural and structural metals mfg. 170 14.90 31,000

5. Ship and boat building 150 19.15 39,830

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 120 24.02 49,970

2. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 1,490 20.35 42,320

3. Boiler, tank, and shipping container mfg. (6) 20.28 42,180

4. Metalworking machinery manufacturing 1,040 19.59 40,750

5. Ship and boat building 150 19.15 39,830

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Iowa 350 $ 19.91 41,420 $ 0.024

2. Wisconsin 580 18.38 38,220 0.021

3. Michigan 750 24.42 50,800 0.017

4. Ohio 750 22.57 46,960 0.014

5. Kansas 140 21.70 45,130 0.011

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Michigan 750 24.42 50,800 0.017

2. Ohio 750 22.57 46,960 0.014

3. Kansas 140 21.70 45,130 0.011

4. Minnesota 50 21.15 43,980 0.002

5. Missouri 200 20.98 43,640 0.007

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL 200 $ 20.45 42,540 $ 0.107

2. Appleton, WI 100 15.82 32,900 0.087

3. Lynchburg, VA 40 15.57 32,380 0.040

4. Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ 70 17.02 35,390 0.021

5. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI 150 19.16 39,860 0.018

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Tacoma, WA Metro Div (6) 26.19 54,470 (6)

2. Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI (6) 24.58 51,130 (6)

3. St. Louis, MO-IL 140 24.42 50,800 0.011

4. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA (6) 24.28 50,510 (6)

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div (6) 23.63 49,160 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
749

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Make or form wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries.

51-4071 Foundry mold and coremakers

14,460

14.40 9.32 11.22 13.82 16.89 20.49

29,950 19,390 23,330 28,740 35,120 42,630

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Foundries 10,630 $ 13.95 29,010 $

2. Metalworking machinery manufacturing 680 19.46 40,480

3. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 620 14.42 29,990

4. Plastics product manufacturing 320 15.68 32,610

5. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 300 12.34 25,660

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other miscellaneous manufacturing (6) 20.30 42,220

2. Metalworking machinery manufacturing 680 19.46 40,480

3. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing 80 17.22 35,820

4. Cement and concrete product manufacturing 40 15.76 32,770

5. Plastics product manufacturing 320 15.68 32,610

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wisconsin 1,680 $ 14.55 30,270 $ 0.061

2. Indiana 1,140 15.74 32,730 0.039

3. Michigan 1,390 16.38 34,070 0.032

4. Utah 350 12.62 26,240 0.030

5. Ohio 1,400 14.36 29,860 0.026

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rhode Island (6) 18.52 38,520 (6)

2. Massachusetts 170 18.12 37,690 0.005

3. Michigan 1,390 16.38 34,070 0.032

4. Illinois 380 16.18 33,660 0.007

5. Connecticut 140 15.81 32,880 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Michigan City-La Porte, IN 160 $ 14.44 30,030 $ 0.351

2. Anniston-Oxford, AL 80 11.46 23,850 0.160

3. Coeur d'Alene, ID 80 11.49 23,900 0.147

4. Lebanon, PA 60 12.48 25,960 0.130

5. Racine, WI 70 15.33 31,890 0.090

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (6) 23.68 49,250 (6)

2. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div (6) 20.65 42,950 (6)

3. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division (6) 19.75 41,080 (6)

4. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div (6) 19.37 40,300 (6)

5. Erie, PA 40 18.94 39,400 0.031

See footnotes at end of table.
750

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.

51-4072 Molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

155,670

13.14 8.12 9.77 12.29 15.58 19.36

27,330 16,890 20,320 25,560 32,400 40,270

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Plastics product manufacturing 65,220 $ 12.12 25,220 $

2. Foundries 12,030 14.06 29,230

3. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 11,860 15.35 31,940

4. Other miscellaneous manufacturing 8,600 13.16 27,370

5. Metalworking machinery manufacturing 5,670 14.82 30,820

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 490 22.87 47,570

2. Steel product mfg. from purchased steel 70 16.29 33,880

3. Soap, cleaning compound, and toiletry mfg. 1,090 16.11 33,510

4. Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. 1,650 16.05 33,380

5. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. (6) 15.81 32,880

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Indiana 9,770 $ 14.54 30,250 $ 0.335

2. Wisconsin 8,860 13.98 29,080 0.323

3. Michigan 13,170 14.77 30,730 0.307

4. Ohio 14,960 12.99 27,010 0.279

5. Kentucky 4,830 12.13 25,240 0.271

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii 80 22.23 46,240 0.013

2. Maine 260 15.17 31,540 0.044

3. Michigan 13,170 14.77 30,730 0.307

4. Indiana 9,770 14.54 30,250 0.335

5. Minnesota 4,040 14.30 29,740 0.151

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Evansville, IN-KY 1,830 $ 16.12 33,520 $ 1.044

2. Sheboygan, WI 620 14.69 30,550 1.006

3. Owensboro, KY 370 12.83 26,680 0.766

4. Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA Metropolitan NECTA 370 (6) (6) 0.736

5. Niles-Benton Harbor, MI 450 11.45 23,810 0.720

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Honolulu, HI 80 22.23 46,240 0.019

2. Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division 120 18.92 39,350 0.135

3. Ogden-Clearfield, UT 170 17.69 36,790 0.089

4. Portsmouth, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 120 17.61 36,630 0.210

5. Flint, MI (6) 17.61 36,630 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
751

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.

51-4081 Multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

96,480

15.45 9.19 11.36 14.68 18.61 23.98

32,140 19,120 23,630 30,530 38,710 49,890

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 17,360 $ 18.11 37,670 $

2. Plastics product manufacturing 10,210 14.04 29,200

3. Machine shops and threaded product mfg. 5,360 14.76 30,710

4. Architectural and structural metals mfg. 4,070 14.52 30,210

5. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing 3,910 15.59 32,420

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 3,650 21.03 43,740

2. Electronic instrument manufacturing 1,000 19.74 41,060

3. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. (6) 19.32 40,190

4. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 17,360 18.11 37,670

5. Communications equipment manufacturing 70 17.90 37,240

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Indiana 8,010 $ 17.58 36,560 $ 0.275

2. Utah 3,000 13.21 27,480 0.261

3. Michigan 8,230 19.32 40,180 0.192

4. Wisconsin 5,250 16.79 34,920 0.191

5. New Hampshire 1,100 17.30 35,980 0.175

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Michigan 8,230 19.32 40,180 0.192

2. Louisiana 780 19.08 39,680 0.044

3. Indiana 8,010 17.58 36,560 0.275

4. New Hampshire 1,100 17.30 35,980 0.175

5. Ohio 7,370 17.12 35,600 0.138

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Columbus, IN 630 $ 10.80 22,470 $ 1.494

2. Manchester, NH Metropolitan NECTA 490 18.65 38,800 0.496

3. Auburn-Opelika, AL 230 8.98 18,670 0.483

4. Ogden-Clearfield, UT 710 14.19 29,510 0.371

5. Holland-Grand Haven, MI 410 18.66 38,820 0.369

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Monroe, LA (6) 23.73 49,350 (6)

2. Toledo, OH 710 21.04 43,760 0.219

3. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 180 19.92 41,430 0.074

4. Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN 1,160 19.10 39,720 0.113

5. Indianapolis-Carmel, IN (6) 19.08 39,690 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
752

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures,

gauges, and machinists' hand tools.

51-4111 Tool and die makers

96,960

21.95 13.85 17.29 21.29 26.77 32.41

45,650 28,810 35,970 44,290 55,670 67,420

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Metalworking machinery manufacturing 22,000 $ 20.19 41,990 $

2. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 17,330 25.79 53,630

3. Forging and stamping 6,470 20.62 42,890

4. Plastics product manufacturing 5,700 21.06 43,810

5. Machine shops and threaded product mfg. 4,930 19.38 40,320

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scientific research and development services 80 27.89 58,010

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 430 26.27 54,650

3. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 17,330 25.79 53,630

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 3,310 25.50 53,030

5. Basic chemical manufacturing 130 23.84 49,590

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Michigan 16,660 $ 24.69 51,350 $ 0.388

2. Ohio 12,040 22.50 46,810 0.225

3. Indiana 6,320 22.92 47,660 0.217

4. Connecticut 2,710 24.20 50,330 0.163

5. Wisconsin 3,950 22.04 45,840 0.144

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 1,090 27.01 56,180 0.040

2. Michigan 16,660 24.69 51,350 0.388

3. Connecticut 2,710 24.20 50,330 0.163

4. Louisiana 340 22.94 47,710 0.019

5. Indiana 6,320 22.92 47,660 0.217

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Waterbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 580 $ 24.91 51,800 $ 0.838

2. Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI 2,590 25.21 52,440 0.664

3. Holland-Grand Haven, MI 650 21.81 45,360 0.584

4. Anderson, IN 240 25.73 53,530 0.583

5. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 5,340 24.95 51,900 0.448

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Decatur, IL (6) 28.31 58,890 (6)

2. Jackson, MS 260 27.73 57,680 0.105

3. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 420 27.36 56,910 0.041

4. Huntsville, AL 250 27.03 56,230 0.127

5. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY 580 26.90 55,960 0.108

See footnotes at end of table.
753

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal

products.

51-4121 Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

376,630

15.81 10.08 12.30 15.10 18.47 22.50

32,880 20,970 25,590 31,400 38,410 46,800

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and structural metals mfg. 45,540 $ 14.86 30,910 $

2. Ag., construction, and mining machinery mfg. 25,140 15.03 31,270

3. Motor vehicle body and trailer manufacturing 20,390 14.02 29,160

4. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance 17,520 15.55 32,350

5. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing 15,540 15.80 32,860

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Agricultural chemical manufacturing 30 29.25 60,850

2. Other pipeline transportation 70 23.90 49,720

3. Specialized design services (6) 23.30 48,460

4. Power generation and supply 1,710 23.24 48,330

5. Sea, coastal, and Great Lakes transportation 50 23.09 48,020

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 14,950 $ 17.12 35,600 $ 0.841

2. Wyoming 1,990 18.29 38,040 0.759

3. Iowa 8,890 14.63 30,440 0.605

4. South Dakota 2,250 12.89 26,800 0.590

5. Oklahoma 8,740 14.30 29,740 0.581

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia (6) 25.70 53,460 (6)

2. Alaska 740 24.70 51,380 0.244

3. Hawaii 670 22.85 47,530 0.112

4. Nevada 1,600 19.39 40,320 0.127

5. Washington 7,130 19.25 40,050 0.261

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA 2,510 $ 17.69 36,790 $ 2.907

2. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 3,020 16.29 33,890 2.318

3. Peoria, IL 2,940 15.10 31,410 1.633

4. Gainesville, GA 980 14.55 30,270 1.406

5. Owensboro, KY 660 13.96 29,040 1.367

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Ann Arbor, MI 140 26.45 55,010 0.071

2. Fairbanks, AK MSA 70 25.55 53,130 0.189

3. Honolulu, HI 550 23.99 49,900 0.129

4. Anchorage, AK MSA 240 23.40 48,680 0.147

5. Rochester-Dover, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 130 22.80 47,420 0.245

See footnotes at end of table.
754

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies.

Include workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.

51-4122 Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders

48,770

16.08 9.95 12.02 14.90 18.90 25.44

33,440 20,700 25,010 30,980 39,310 52,920

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 10,450 $ 19.64 40,850 $

2. Architectural and structural metals mfg. 3,980 14.88 30,950

3. Ag., construction, and mining machinery mfg. 3,060 15.32 31,870

4. Motor vehicle body and trailer manufacturing 2,490 13.99 29,100

5. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing 2,230 15.31 31,840

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Building equipment contractors (6) 21.99 45,740

2. Motor vehicle and parts merchant wholesalers 50 20.62 42,890

3. Local government (OES designation) 80 20.24 42,090

4. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 10,450 19.64 40,850

5. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 730 19.15 39,840

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alabama 2,670 $ 20.29 42,200 $ 0.140

2. Michigan 5,190 21.24 44,180 0.121

3. Kentucky 1,970 14.34 29,820 0.111

4. Iowa 1,460 15.17 31,560 0.099

5. South Dakota 350 13.77 28,650 0.092

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Michigan 5,190 21.24 44,180 0.121

2. Alabama 2,670 20.29 42,200 0.140

3. Colorado 410 20.12 41,850 0.019

4. New York 1,400 20.07 41,750 0.017

5. Washington 170 19.97 41,550 0.006

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Anderson, SC 150 $ 12.14 25,260 $ 0.253

2. Springfield, OH 120 12.14 25,250 0.246

3. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 320 18.36 38,190 0.246

4. Canton-Massillon, OH 300 14.42 30,000 0.175

5. Greenville, SC 480 17.95 37,340 0.163

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Pueblo, CO (6) 23.61 49,110 (6)

2. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 100 21.36 44,440 0.007

3. Ann Arbor, MI 120 20.91 43,500 0.061

4. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 230 20.60 42,850 0.014

5. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 60 20.47 42,570 0.018

See footnotes at end of table.
755

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend heating equipment, such as heat-treating furnaces, flame-hardening machines, induction machines, soaking pits, or vacuum equipment to

temper, harden, anneal, or heat-treat metal or plastic objects.

51-4191 Heat treating equipment setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

27,050

15.27 9.75 11.94 14.83 17.95 21.80

31,750 20,270 24,840 30,850 37,340 45,330

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Coating, engraving, and heat treating metals 6,190 $ 13.77 28,650 $

2. Plastics product manufacturing 2,650 14.10 29,330

3. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 2,100 16.18 33,660

4. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 1,770 18.47 38,410

5. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 1,240 16.08 33,440

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) (6) 22.84 47,510

2. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 1,770 18.47 38,410

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 1,200 17.88 37,180

4. Electrical equipment manufacturing 30 17.35 36,080

5. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing 280 17.32 36,020

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Indiana 2,200 $ 17.44 36,270 $ 0.076

2. Arkansas 710 16.06 33,400 0.061

3. Ohio 2,600 15.03 31,260 0.049

4. Michigan 1,920 16.12 33,530 0.045

5. South Carolina 710 15.12 31,450 0.039

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Kansas 250 18.22 37,900 0.019

2. Indiana 2,200 17.44 36,270 0.076

3. Washington 270 17.16 35,700 0.010

4. New York 960 16.93 35,200 0.011

5. Iowa 440 16.61 34,550 0.030

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Gary, IN Metro Div 350 $ 20.34 42,300 $ 0.129

2. Morristown, TN 60 14.32 29,790 0.124

3. Springfield, OH 60 13.76 28,610 0.123

4. Canton-Massillon, OH 190 13.88 28,870 0.111

5. South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI 150 15.14 31,490 0.110

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Flint, MI (6) 22.58 46,960 (6)

2. Gary, IN Metro Div 350 20.34 42,300 0.129

3. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY 230 19.61 40,780 0.043

4. Charleston-North Charleston, SC (6) 18.69 38,870 (6)

5. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 350 18.65 38,790 0.044

See footnotes at end of table.
756

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Lay out reference points and dimensions on metal or plastic stock or workpieces, such as sheets, plates, tubes, structural shapes, castings, or machine parts, for

further processing. Include shipfitters.

51-4192 Lay-out workers, metal and plastic

9,960

16.87 9.52 12.57 16.15 20.41 25.91

35,080 19,800 26,140 33,600 42,460 53,890

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Architectural and structural metals mfg. 3,220 $ 16.88 35,120 $

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 850 22.96 47,750

3. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 510 15.30 31,820

4. Boiler, tank, and shipping container mfg. 390 14.51 30,180

5. Coating, engraving, and heat treating metals 380 10.95 22,780

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 850 22.96 47,750

2. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 130 22.26 46,290

3. Forging and stamping 180 21.97 45,690

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 310 19.48 40,530

5. Commercial and service industry machinery 150 17.99 37,430

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Maine 180 $ 19.90 41,390 $ 0.030

2. Washington 660 22.28 46,350 0.024

3. Mississippi 200 11.42 23,760 0.018

4. Virginia 510 18.56 38,600 0.014

5. Wisconsin 320 17.47 36,330 0.012

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nevada 110 24.63 51,230 0.009

2. Michigan 350 23.54 48,960 0.008

3. Washington 660 22.28 46,350 0.024

4. Maine 180 19.90 41,390 0.030

5. Connecticut 70 19.57 40,710 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Williamsport, PA 50 $ 15.87 33,010 $ 0.097

2. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 450 18.68 38,860 0.060

3. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 320 15.72 32,690 0.025

4. Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN 180 17.74 36,910 0.018

5. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 390 13.18 27,410 0.016

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH (6) 26.78 55,700 (6)

2. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div (6) 25.59 53,230 (6)

3. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 100 25.44 52,920 0.011

4. Denver-Aurora, CO (6) 20.03 41,650 (6)

5. Baltimore-Towson, MD 40 19.62 40,810 0.003

See footnotes at end of table.
757

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend plating or coating machines to coat metal or plastic products with chromium, zinc, copper, cadmium, nickel, or other metal to protect or

decorate surfaces. Include electrolytic processes.

51-4193 Plating and coating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

41,500

14.08 8.61 10.38 13.21 16.92 21.14

29,280 17,900 21,600 27,470 35,200 43,970

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Coating, engraving, and heat treating metals 21,140 $ 12.88 26,780 $

2. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 3,870 13.14 27,320

3. Other electrical equipment and component mfg. 1,580 16.10 33,480

4. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 1,320 14.74 30,660

5. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 1,270 20.71 43,080

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 490 21.27 44,240

2. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 1,270 20.71 43,080

3. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 770 20.31 42,250

4. Boiler, tank, and shipping container mfg. 270 20.20 42,020

5. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 480 19.22 39,980

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Rhode Island 460 $ 13.90 28,900 $ 0.095

2. Indiana 2,300 18.00 37,430 0.079

3. Connecticut 1,240 13.60 28,280 0.075

4. Massachusetts 1,810 15.62 32,490 0.057

5. Ohio 2,710 14.36 29,860 0.051

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. West Virginia 210 18.62 38,720 0.030

2. Indiana 2,300 18.00 37,430 0.079

3. Massachusetts 1,810 15.62 32,490 0.057

4. Iowa 740 15.28 31,770 0.050

5. Pennsylvania 2,810 15.19 31,600 0.050

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH 150 $ 18.43 38,340 $ 0.331

2. Jackson, MI 150 12.39 25,760 0.254

3. Owensboro, KY 100 16.29 33,870 0.207

4. Lawrence-Methuen-Salem, MA-NH NECTA Division 120 14.41 29,960 0.204

5. Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA 490 17.76 36,940 0.157

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Gary, IN Metro Div 300 21.53 44,770 0.110

2. Ogden-Clearfield, UT 80 19.92 41,440 0.042

3. Bowling Green, KY (6) 19.50 40,570 (6)

4. Flint, MI (6) 18.94 39,400 (6)

5. Corpus Christi, TX 130 18.78 39,070 0.076

See footnotes at end of table.
758

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects.

51-4194 Tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners

17,620

15.49 9.51 11.70 14.73 18.62 22.23

32,210 19,770 24,340 30,640 38,740 46,240

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Metalworking machinery manufacturing 2,720 $ 15.86 32,980 $

2. Foundries 1,850 14.17 29,480

3. Sawmills and wood preservation 1,740 16.83 35,000

4. Commercial machinery repair and maintenance 1,180 13.84 28,780

5. Machine shops and threaded product mfg. 1,100 15.97 33,220

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 220 27.25 56,670

2. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 390 20.86 43,380

3. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing 50 20.19 41,990

4. Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. 80 18.36 38,200

5. Turbine and power transmission equipment mfg. 460 17.82 37,070

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Oregon 710 $ 17.88 37,190 $ 0.043

2. Wisconsin 1,150 16.83 35,000 0.042

3. Indiana 980 15.84 32,940 0.034

4. Michigan 1,320 17.60 36,600 0.031

5. Idaho 170 14.14 29,410 0.027

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 610 20.39 42,410 0.022

2. Connecticut 250 18.26 37,970 0.015

3. Oregon 710 17.88 37,190 0.043

4. Michigan 1,320 17.60 36,600 0.031

5. Kansas 60 17.49 36,380 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Anniston-Oxford, AL 150 $ 11.35 23,610 $ 0.301

2. Longview, WA 50 17.88 37,200 0.140

3. Fond du Lac, WI 50 16.11 33,510 0.111

4. Rockford, IL 160 15.68 32,610 0.105

5. Lebanon, PA 40 15.45 32,140 0.087

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 170 24.49 50,950 0.012

2. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 90 21.63 44,980 0.011

3. Springfield, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 20.00 41,600 (6)

4. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 60 19.92 41,440 0.023

5. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY 80 19.67 40,900 0.015

See footnotes at end of table.
759

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All metalworkers and plastic workers not listed separately.

51-4199 Metal workers and plastic workers, all other

47,760

18.14 9.34 11.98 16.69 24.74 28.78

37,730 19,420 24,920 34,710 51,460 59,850

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Plastics product manufacturing 5,140 $ 13.57 28,230 $

2. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 5,090 24.79 51,570

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 2,360 21.06 43,810

4. Employment services 1,950 13.43 27,940

5. Architectural and structural metals mfg. 1,620 13.67 28,430

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 5,090 24.79 51,570

2. Power generation and supply 60 22.92 47,680

3. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. (6) 21.60 44,940

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 2,360 21.06 43,810

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,000 20.73 43,130

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Hampshire 1,350 $ 14.03 29,170 $ 0.215

2. Michigan 6,330 23.28 48,410 0.147

3. Ohio 6,590 17.21 35,800 0.123

4. Iowa 1,430 12.65 26,310 0.097

5. Wisconsin 2,240 22.30 46,390 0.082

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 1,060 24.54 51,030 0.013

2. Indiana 2,270 23.55 48,980 0.078

3. Michigan 6,330 23.28 48,410 0.147

4. Wisconsin 2,240 22.30 46,390 0.082

5. Missouri 460 21.98 45,730 0.017

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division 550 $ 14.41 29,970 $ 0.415

2. Rochester-Dover, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 150 13.94 28,990 0.283

3. Ann Arbor, MI 460 16.35 34,020 0.233

4. Dayton, OH 810 20.10 41,810 0.202

5. Manchester, NH Metropolitan NECTA 160 13.82 28,750 0.162

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 700 24.55 51,070 0.059

2. Gary, IN Metro Div (6) 24.47 50,900 (6)

3. Evansville, IN-KY (6) 24.25 50,440 (6)

4. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 160 23.02 47,870 0.062

5. Bellingham, WA 80 21.58 44,900 0.103

See footnotes at end of table.
760

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up or operate binding machines that produce books and other printed materials. Include hand bindery workers. Exclude "Bookbinders" (51-5012).

51-5011 Bindery workers

63,700

13.16 7.93 9.67 12.29 16.02 20.14

27,370 16,500 20,120 25,570 33,320 41,880

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Printing and related support activities 49,250 $ 13.38 27,830 $

2. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 5,750 13.07 27,180

3. Employment services 3,020 10.59 22,030

4. Converted paper product manufacturing 1,500 11.36 23,630

5. Advertising and related services 1,080 11.11 23,110

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 210 25.23 52,490

2. Local government (OES designation) 50 16.79 34,920

3. Insurance carriers (6) 14.80 30,770

4. State government (OES designation) 90 14.46 30,070

5. Computer systems design and related services (6) 14.43 30,010

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wisconsin 4,930 $ 13.52 28,120 $ 0.180

2. Iowa 1,610 12.22 25,410 0.110

3. Minnesota 2,670 14.73 30,640 0.100

4. Kentucky 1,550 13.89 28,900 0.087

5. Tennessee 2,170 12.48 25,950 0.080

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia (6) 20.40 42,440 (6)

2. Massachusetts 1,640 15.01 31,210 0.052

3. Oregon 1,090 14.75 30,690 0.066

4. Minnesota 2,670 14.73 30,640 0.100

5. Pennsylvania 3,210 14.68 30,530 0.057

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lancaster, PA 640 $ 17.12 35,600 $ 0.280

2. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 800 12.59 26,180 0.256

3. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI 2,000 13.72 28,540 0.242

4. Oshkosh-Neenah, WI 200 16.36 34,030 0.228

5. Terre Haute, IN 120 14.20 29,540 0.174

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Trenton-Ewing, NJ (6) 19.55 40,660 (6)

2. Fresno, CA 50 17.64 36,690 0.015

3. Lancaster, PA 640 17.12 35,600 0.280

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 1,340 16.39 34,090 0.059

5. Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ 210 16.37 34,050 0.063

See footnotes at end of table.
761

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform highly skilled hand finishing operations, such as grooving and lettering to bind books.

51-5012 Bookbinders

7,120

15.49 8.30 10.48 14.55 19.34 22.69

32,210 17,250 21,800 30,260 40,220 47,200

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Printing and related support activities 6,100 $ 15.36 31,960 $

2. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 520 13.12 27,290

3. State government (OES designation) 70 19.74 41,070

4. Colleges and universities 50 18.69 38,870

5. Local government (OES designation) 40 17.46 36,310

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 70 19.74 41,070

2. Colleges and universities 50 18.69 38,870

3. Local government (OES designation) 40 17.46 36,310

4. Printing and related support activities 6,100 15.36 31,960

5. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 520 13.12 27,290

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Missouri 770 $ 13.84 28,800 $ 0.029

2. Vermont 60 15.77 32,800 0.020

3. Wisconsin 400 16.19 33,680 0.015

4. Massachusetts 370 11.55 24,020 0.012

5. Kentucky 220 10.47 21,770 0.012

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 80 23.75 49,400 0.003

2. Maryland 210 19.98 41,550 0.008

3. Iowa 80 18.97 39,450 0.005

4. Illinois 260 17.48 36,360 0.004

5. Alabama 60 16.95 35,250 0.003

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. St. Louis, MO-IL 320 $ 13.87 28,840 $ 0.024

2. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI 200 17.09 35,550 0.024

3. Wichita, KS 60 14.87 30,920 0.021

4. Kansas City, MO-KS 180 17.16 35,700 0.018

5. Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN 90 13.00 27,030 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Div 70 29.28 60,890 0.009

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 120 28.35 58,970 0.005

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div (6) 24.99 51,970 (6)

4. Baltimore-Towson, MD (6) 20.18 41,970 (6)

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 90 19.43 40,410 0.002

See footnotes at end of table.
762

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set type according to copy; operate press to print job order; and read proof for errors and clarity of impression, and correct imperfections. Job printers are often

found in small establishments where work combines several job skills.

51-5021 Job printers

46,200

16.36 9.56 12.15 15.58 19.83 24.70

34,020 19,880 25,260 32,410 41,250 51,370

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Printing and related support activities 29,940 $ 16.48 34,280 $

2. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 6,880 17.00 35,360

3. Advertising and related services 1,970 14.64 30,460

4. Business support services 1,090 13.26 27,580

5. Elementary and secondary schools 570 17.05 35,470

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Religious organizations (6) 19.86 41,300

2. Business, computer and management training 50 18.86 39,220

3. Insurance carriers 110 18.37 38,220

4. Scientific research and development services 30 18.20 37,850

5. Junior colleges 120 17.48 36,350

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wisconsin 1,910 $ 16.60 34,520 $ 0.070

2. Vermont 170 17.01 35,390 0.057

3. Pennsylvania 3,200 15.10 31,420 0.057

4. Tennessee 1,520 17.26 35,890 0.056

5. Ohio 2,860 16.03 33,350 0.053

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 1,050 19.17 39,870 0.027

2. California 3,970 18.91 39,330 0.026

3. Delaware 220 18.79 39,090 0.052

4. Virginia 950 18.78 39,070 0.026

5. Minnesota 1,070 18.76 39,020 0.040

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Niles-Benton Harbor, MI 130 $ 15.34 31,900 $ 0.208

2. Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA 380 13.71 28,520 0.148

3. Logan, UT-ID 60 15.52 32,280 0.136

4. York-Hanover, PA 220 18.23 37,910 0.125

5. Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV 110 12.05 25,060 0.110

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 440 23.33 48,530 0.043

2. Fayetteville, NC 50 23.25 48,360 0.041

3. Rockford, IL (6) 22.87 47,570 (6)

4. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 190 22.02 45,810 0.019

5. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div (6) 21.90 45,560 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
763

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up and prepare material for printing presses. Include prepress functions, such as compositing, typesetting, layout, paste-up, camera operating, scanning, film

stripping, and photoengraving.

51-5022 Prepress technicians and workers

70,890

16.70 9.37 11.98 16.01 20.69 25.71

34,730 19,480 24,910 33,310 43,040 53,480

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Printing and related support activities 41,470 $ 17.07 35,510 $

2. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 16,250 16.25 33,790

3. Converted paper product manufacturing 3,010 16.92 35,190

4. Advertising and related services 1,140 16.86 35,070

5. Specialized design services 910 17.00 35,360

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 230 32.49 67,580

2. Electronic shopping and mail-order houses 40 19.88 41,350

3. Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores (6) 19.24 40,020

4. State government (OES designation) 170 18.73 38,950

5. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 90 18.62 38,730

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nebraska 1,020 $ 15.14 31,490 $ 0.113

2. Wisconsin 2,790 17.58 36,570 0.102

3. Minnesota 2,360 18.93 39,370 0.088

4. New Hampshire 510 16.11 33,510 0.081

5. Pennsylvania 4,500 16.28 33,850 0.080

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 380 26.37 54,840 0.062

2. New Jersey 2,000 20.33 42,290 0.051

3. New York 3,630 19.34 40,230 0.043

4. Colorado 860 19.30 40,150 0.039

5. Minnesota 2,360 18.93 39,370 0.088

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. York-Hanover, PA 560 $ 16.51 34,340 $ 0.319

2. Ames, IA 110 15.04 31,280 0.269

3. Green Bay, WI 330 15.28 31,770 0.199

4. Lancaster, PA 440 19.23 39,990 0.193

5. Dubuque, IA 100 15.11 31,430 0.188

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Napa, CA 30 24.75 51,470 0.047

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 490 21.97 45,700 0.051

3. Niles-Benton Harbor, MI (6) 21.93 45,610 (6)

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 2,060 21.76 45,260 0.041

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 470 21.75 45,250 0.046

See footnotes at end of table.
764

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up or operate various types of printing machines, such as offset, letterset, intaglio, or gravure presses or screen printers to produce print on paper or other

materials.

51-5023 Printing machine operators

191,610

15.79 8.84 11.11 14.90 19.49 24.23

32,840 18,390 23,110 30,990 40,540 50,400

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Printing and related support activities 100,960 $ 16.27 33,840 $

2. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 20,530 17.90 37,230

3. Converted paper product manufacturing 13,080 16.83 35,020

4. Advertising and related services 6,310 13.36 27,780

5. Plastics product manufacturing 5,470 14.46 30,080

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 820 34.14 71,000

2. Scientific research and development services 90 23.38 48,620

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 40 22.28 46,330

4. Warehousing and storage (6) 20.05 41,710

5. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 730 19.55 40,660

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wisconsin 7,730 $ 16.69 34,720 $ 0.282

2. Minnesota 7,360 18.23 37,910 0.274

3. Kansas 3,190 14.80 30,780 0.241

4. Tennessee 6,280 13.54 28,160 0.231

5. Missouri 5,760 14.67 30,500 0.213

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 920 29.05 60,430 0.151

2. Alaska 130 20.54 42,720 0.043

3. Minnesota 7,360 18.23 37,910 0.274

4. New Jersey 6,500 17.78 36,980 0.164

5. Massachusetts 4,910 17.66 36,720 0.155

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Oshkosh-Neenah, WI 810 $ 18.74 38,990 $ 0.924

2. Clarksville, TN-KY 470 14.67 30,510 0.604

3. Ames, IA 220 15.40 32,020 0.538

4. Harrisonburg, VA 280 15.75 32,760 0.484

5. York-Hanover, PA 800 15.52 32,280 0.455

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Napa, CA 80 24.63 51,220 0.125

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 3,010 22.05 45,870 0.133

3. Anchorage, AK MSA 90 21.29 44,280 0.055

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,080 21.06 43,800 0.112

5. Trenton-Ewing, NJ 420 20.72 43,090 0.184

See footnotes at end of table.
765

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate or tend washing or dry-cleaning machines to wash or dry-clean industrial or household articles, such as cloth garments, suede, leather, furs, blankets,

draperies, fine linens, rugs, and carpets. Include spotters and dyers of these articles.

51-6011 Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

217,580

9.08 6.50 7.37 8.58 10.39 12.60

18,890 13,530 15,330 17,850 21,610 26,210

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Drycleaning and laundry services 111,290 $ 8.77 18,230 $

2. Nursing care facilities 32,540 8.89 18,490

3. Traveler accommodation 30,050 9.01 18,740

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 14,370 10.07 20,950

5. Community care facilities for the elderly 5,890 8.82 18,340

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,200 15.05 31,310

2. Building finishing contractors (6) 12.42 25,830

3. Home furnishings stores 300 11.94 24,830

4. Warehousing and storage 80 11.50 23,910

5. Civic and social organizations 90 11.39 23,700

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Rhode Island 1,430 $ 9.92 20,640 $ 0.296

2. Hawaii 1,600 11.49 23,900 0.267

3. Louisiana 4,080 7.56 15,730 0.230

4. South Dakota 840 8.80 18,310 0.220

5. Wyoming 550 8.44 17,560 0.210

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii 1,600 11.49 23,900 0.267

2. Minnesota 3,800 11.38 23,670 0.142

3. Alaska 290 10.99 22,870 0.095

4. District of Columbia 890 10.98 22,850 0.146

5. Connecticut 2,740 10.86 22,590 0.165

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. New Bedford, MA Metropolitan NECTA 290 $ 8.59 17,870 $ 0.443

2. Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division 380 9.36 19,470 0.427

3. Decatur, IL 230 8.68 18,050 0.419

4. Waterbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 280 10.25 21,310 0.405

5. Abilene, TX 230 7.12 14,810 0.367

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Framingham, MA NECTA Division 310 13.65 28,400 0.201

2. Manchester, NH Metropolitan NECTA (6) 13.33 27,730 (6)

3. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 320 12.44 25,870 0.117

4. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 2,100 12.07 25,110 0.119

5. Ann Arbor, MI 150 11.74 24,410 0.076

See footnotes at end of table.
766

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Press or shape articles by hand or machine.

51-6021 Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials

75,150

8.88 6.51 7.45 8.56 10.13 11.71

18,470 13,540 15,490 17,800 21,070 24,350

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Drycleaning and laundry services 57,380 $ 8.74 18,190 $

2. Employment services 7,390 9.26 19,270

3. Cut and sew apparel manufacturing 3,740 8.76 18,220

4. Apparel knitting mills 1,220 9.74 20,250

5. Textile and fabric finishing mills 650 9.32 19,380

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Textile furnishings mills 500 12.07 25,100

2. Department stores 60 11.60 24,140

3. Other textile product mills 290 10.62 22,090

4. Fabric mills 240 10.59 22,030

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 90 10.50 21,830

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Oklahoma 1,890 $ 10.29 21,400 $ 0.126

2. Alabama 1,970 8.03 16,710 0.103

3. South Carolina 1,870 8.20 17,060 0.102

4. Tennessee 2,640 8.65 17,980 0.097

5. Hawaii 580 8.93 18,570 0.097

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Minnesota 910 10.83 22,520 0.034

2. New Hampshire 230 10.70 22,250 0.037

3. Alaska 120 10.52 21,880 0.039

4. Delaware 150 10.50 21,840 0.035

5. Connecticut 740 10.34 21,500 0.045

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Dalton, GA 260 $ 9.39 19,530 $ 0.339

2. Oklahoma City, OK 1,360 11.41 23,740 0.244

3. Burlington, NC 140 9.25 19,240 0.241

4. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 360 9.92 20,620 0.222

5. Victoria, TX 100 7.67 15,960 0.208

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Ann Arbor, MI 70 11.94 24,840 0.035

2. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY 70 11.71 24,350 0.028

3. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 90 11.56 24,050 0.027

4. Manchester, NH Metropolitan NECTA 70 11.43 23,770 0.071

5. Oklahoma City, OK 1,360 11.41 23,740 0.244

See footnotes at end of table.
767

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate or tend sewing machines to join, reinforce, decorate, or perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of garment or nongarment products.

51-6031 Sewing machine operators

219,080

9.78 6.88 7.68 9.04 11.20 13.87

20,340 14,320 15,970 18,810 23,300 28,850

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Cut and sew apparel manufacturing 90,100 $ 9.13 19,000 $

2. Other textile product mills 20,130 9.90 20,590

3. Textile furnishings mills 18,870 10.12 21,050

4. Household and institutional furniture mfg. 15,290 11.48 23,870

5. Accessories and other apparel manufacturing 6,960 9.63 20,020

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 150 15.82 32,910

2. Department stores 60 15.08 31,360

3. State government (OES designation) 80 14.95 31,090

4. Motor vehicle body and trailer manufacturing 560 13.38 27,820

5. Colleges and universities 30 12.69 26,390

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Mississippi 7,680 $ 9.94 20,660 $ 0.690

2. Alabama 9,120 8.84 18,390 0.477

3. North Carolina 13,380 10.58 22,000 0.344

4. Kentucky 5,920 9.01 18,730 0.333

5. California 49,510 9.18 19,090 0.329

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 1,040 12.58 26,160 0.063

2. Alaska 110 12.13 25,240 0.036

3. New Hampshire 590 11.76 24,460 0.094

4. Minnesota 2,260 11.44 23,800 0.084

5. Maine 950 11.23 23,370 0.159

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 3,100 $ 13.34 27,740 $ 1.914

2. Dalton, GA 1,180 10.61 22,060 1.538

3. Morristown, TN 700 9.94 20,670 1.442

4. Cleveland, TN 450 9.85 20,500 1.150

5. Clarksville, TN-KY 880 9.48 19,710 1.130

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Atlantic City, NJ (6) 15.58 32,400 (6)

2. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 280 15.27 31,760 0.066

3. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 40 14.28 29,700 0.058

4. Savannah, GA (6) 13.97 29,050 (6)

5. Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH 760 13.82 28,750 0.071

See footnotes at end of table.
768

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Construct, decorate, or repair leather and leather-like products, such as luggage, shoes, and saddles.

51-6041 Shoe and leather workers and repairers

7,450

10.41 7.06 8.12 9.83 11.93 14.76

21,660 14,690 16,890 20,450 24,820 30,710

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Footwear manufacturing 1,970 $ 10.65 22,160 $

2. Household goods repair and maintenance 1,920 10.20 21,220

3. Other leather product manufacturing 1,620 9.82 20,440

4. Leather and hide tanning and finishing 480 12.05 25,070

5. Shoe stores 390 11.39 23,690

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Clothing stores 100 12.29 25,560

2. Leather and hide tanning and finishing 480 12.05 25,070

3. Shoe stores 390 11.39 23,690

4. Cut and sew apparel manufacturing 40 10.81 22,490

5. Footwear manufacturing 1,970 10.65 22,160

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arkansas 270 $ 8.58 17,840 $ 0.023

2. Maine 120 12.72 26,450 0.020

3. New York 1,160 10.03 20,860 0.014

4. Texas 1,130 10.05 20,890 0.012

5. Oregon 120 12.11 25,180 0.007

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colorado (6) 13.28 27,620 (6)

2. New Mexico 40 12.78 26,580 0.005

3. Maine 120 12.72 26,450 0.020

4. Oregon 120 12.11 25,180 0.007

5. Massachusetts 140 11.71 24,360 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. San Angelo, TX 40 $ 11.13 23,150 $ 0.095

2. El Paso, TX 80 10.22 21,250 0.031

3. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 60 7.62 15,860 0.030

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 990 9.63 20,030 0.020

5. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 40 11.32 23,540 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 60 11.87 24,680 0.006

2. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 90 11.41 23,730 0.005

3. New Haven, CT Metropolitan NECTA 40 11.32 23,540 0.015

4. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 40 11.13 23,150 0.003

5. San Angelo, TX 40 11.13 23,150 0.095

See footnotes at end of table.
769

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate or tend a variety of machines to join, decorate, reinforce, or finish shoes and shoe parts.

51-6042 Shoe machine operators and tenders

4,080

10.92 7.26 8.44 10.54 13.06 15.29

22,710 15,100 17,570 21,910 27,170 31,810

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Footwear manufacturing 3,380 $ 10.98 22,830 $

2. Other leather product manufacturing 110 9.52 19,800

3. Leather and hide tanning and finishing 40 11.63 24,190

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Leather and hide tanning and finishing 40 11.63 24,190

2. Footwear manufacturing 3,380 10.98 22,830

3. Other leather product manufacturing 110 9.52 19,800

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Maine 210 $ 12.12 25,210 $ 0.035

2. Arkansas 380 9.34 19,430 0.033

3. Missouri 490 10.77 22,400 0.018

4. Texas 880 10.50 21,840 0.009

5. Massachusetts 120 10.73 22,320 0.004

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Florida 50 13.64 28,370 0.001

2. Maine 210 12.12 25,210 0.035

3. Missouri 490 10.77 22,400 0.018

4. Massachusetts 120 10.73 22,320 0.004

5. Texas 880 10.50 21,840 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 410 $ 10.46 21,750 $ 0.010

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 40 10.18 21,180 0.001

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 410 10.46 21,750 0.010

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 40 10.18 21,180 0.001

3. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div (6) 9.40 19,550 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
770

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Sew, join, reinforce, or finish, usually with needle and thread, a variety of manufactured items. Include weavers and stitchers. Exclude "Fabric Menders, Except

Garment" (49-9093).

51-6051 Sewers, hand

9,750

10.43 6.82 7.94 9.79 11.92 15.26

21,680 14,190 16,520 20,370 24,790 31,730

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Clothing stores 2,020 $ 11.44 23,800 $

2. Cut and sew apparel manufacturing 1,230 8.81 18,330

3. Apparel and piece goods merchant wholesalers 1,130 11.31 23,530

4. Other textile product mills 630 9.81 20,410

5. Drycleaning and laundry services 360 9.65 20,070

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Printing and related support activities (6) 12.20 25,370

2. Other furniture related product manufacturing (6) 12.15 25,280

3. Local government (OES designation) (6) 12.10 25,160

4. Traveler accommodation 120 11.95 24,850

5. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing (6) 11.72 24,370

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Jersey 820 $ 12.10 25,160 $ 0.021

2. Rhode Island 90 10.69 22,240 0.019

3. New York 1,580 12.11 25,180 0.019

4. Pennsylvania 800 8.57 17,820 0.014

5. Vermont 40 11.90 24,760 0.013

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 110 12.76 26,540 0.004

2. New York 1,580 12.11 25,180 0.019

3. New Jersey 820 12.10 25,160 0.021

4. Oregon 80 11.94 24,840 0.005

5. Vermont 40 11.90 24,760 0.013

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. New Bedford, MA Metropolitan NECTA 50 $ 9.35 19,450 $ 0.076

2. Camden, NJ Metro Div 250 13.86 28,820 0.047

3. Lancaster, PA 100 11.03 22,930 0.044

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 1,530 12.40 25,780 0.031

5. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan NECTA 160 11.13 23,150 0.028

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 40 13.94 28,990 0.004

2. Camden, NJ Metro Div 250 13.86 28,820 0.047

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 60 12.71 26,440 0.004

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 1,530 12.40 25,780 0.031

5. Atlantic City, NJ 40 12.37 25,730 0.027

See footnotes at end of table.
771

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments.

51-6052 Tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers

30,000

11.91 7.32 8.86 11.01 14.04 17.63

24,770 15,230 18,430 22,910 29,200 36,680

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Clothing stores 11,480 $ 12.37 25,720 $

2. Household goods repair and maintenance 3,590 9.94 20,670

3. Drycleaning and laundry services 3,300 10.25 21,330

4. Cut and sew apparel manufacturing 3,080 12.09 25,150

5. Department stores 1,490 14.30 29,740

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Performing arts companies 230 18.38 38,230

2. Promoters of performing arts and sports (6) 17.25 35,880

3. Apparel and piece goods merchant wholesalers 630 16.92 35,190

4. Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores (6) 15.31 31,840

5. Department stores 1,490 14.30 29,740

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Jersey 1,610 $ 11.62 24,160 $ 0.041

2. Michigan 1,760 11.87 24,690 0.041

3. Maryland 970 11.12 23,120 0.038

4. Virginia 1,200 10.91 22,700 0.033

5. Missouri 790 10.24 21,300 0.029

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 70 18.39 38,260 0.011

2. Delaware 30 15.43 32,100 0.007

3. New York 2,290 15.03 31,260 0.027

4. Minnesota 700 13.64 28,370 0.026

5. Washington 540 13.50 28,090 0.020

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Columbus, GA-AL 140 $ 6.72 13,980 $ 0.120

2. Danville, VA 50 10.11 21,030 0.118

3. Joplin, MO 60 9.05 18,830 0.077

4. Lansing-East Lansing, MI 160 10.89 22,650 0.076

5. Jacksonville, NC 30 6.99 14,530 0.074

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lynn-Peabody-Salem, MA NECTA Division (6) 17.48 36,370 (6)

2. Naples-Marco Island, FL 60 15.55 32,340 0.046

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 340 15.52 32,290 0.035

4. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 480 15.32 31,860 0.027

5. Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL (6) 14.76 30,700 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
772

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate or tend machines to bleach, shrink, wash, dye, or finish textiles or synthetic or glass fibers.

51-6061 Textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders

20,070

11.50 7.90 9.30 11.20 13.37 15.73

23,920 16,420 19,340 23,290 27,800 32,720

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Textile and fabric finishing mills 9,460 $ 11.40 23,710 $

2. Fabric mills 3,830 11.21 23,330

3. Textile furnishings mills 1,680 12.59 26,180

4. Apparel knitting mills 1,310 10.70 22,260

5. Leather and hide tanning and finishing 740 13.07 27,190

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills (6) 20.48 42,590

2. Glass and glass product manufacturing 40 18.66 38,800

3. Leather and hide tanning and finishing 740 13.07 27,190

4. Textile furnishings mills 1,680 12.59 26,180

5. Other textile product mills 230 12.22 25,410

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Carolina 2,190 $ 11.76 24,450 $ 0.119

2. North Carolina 4,600 11.27 23,450 0.118

3. Rhode Island 400 13.65 28,380 0.083

4. Georgia 2,600 11.63 24,190 0.065

5. Alabama 950 10.45 21,730 0.050

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Michigan 50 16.10 33,490 0.001

2. Texas 670 14.21 29,560 0.007

3. Rhode Island 400 13.65 28,380 0.083

4. Massachusetts 420 13.53 28,150 0.013

5. New Jersey 370 13.53 28,130 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Dalton, GA 580 $ 13.29 27,640 $ 0.756

2. Burlington, NC 280 11.76 24,470 0.483

3. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 720 11.78 24,500 0.445

4. Greensboro-High Point, NC 630 11.90 24,760 0.174

5. Greenville, SC 390 12.84 26,700 0.133

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. El Paso, TX (6) 16.37 34,040 (6)

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 710 14.04 29,210 0.014

3. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan NECTA (6) 13.95 29,010 (6)

4. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 90 13.55 28,180 0.005

5. Dalton, GA 580 13.29 27,640 0.756

See footnotes at end of table.
773

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut textiles.

51-6062 Textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders

19,140

10.93 7.33 8.52 10.39 12.87 15.68

22,740 15,240 17,720 21,620 26,770 32,620

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Cut and sew apparel manufacturing 5,390 $ 10.42 21,680 $

2. Textile furnishings mills 1,870 11.47 23,850

3. Other textile product mills 1,820 10.77 22,400

4. Household and institutional furniture mfg. 1,790 12.68 26,380

5. Fabric mills 1,590 10.92 22,720

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Office furniture and fixtures manufacturing 190 13.33 27,720

2. Household and institutional furniture mfg. 1,790 12.68 26,380

3. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing 40 12.35 25,690

4. Electronic shopping and mail-order houses 190 12.03 25,010

5. Ship and boat building 50 11.93 24,810

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Mississippi 760 $ 10.42 21,660 $ 0.068

2. Alabama 960 9.80 20,390 0.050

3. North Carolina 1,820 11.73 24,390 0.047

4. South Carolina 610 11.15 23,200 0.033

5. Rhode Island 160 11.14 23,170 0.033

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Michigan 200 15.42 32,070 0.005

2. Ohio 590 13.43 27,940 0.011

3. Minnesota 140 13.16 27,380 0.005

4. Washington 180 12.34 25,670 0.007

5. New Jersey 590 12.30 25,590 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Dalton, GA 340 $ 11.07 23,030 $ 0.443

2. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 300 14.22 29,580 0.185

3. Greensboro-High Point, NC 420 12.17 25,310 0.116

4. Cleveland, TN 40 11.66 24,260 0.102

5. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 130 11.34 23,580 0.100

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Morristown, TN (6) 16.09 33,480 (6)

2. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 30 15.37 31,980 0.002

3. Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN 90 15.12 31,450 0.009

4. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 300 14.22 29,580 0.185

5. Columbus, OH (6) 14.11 29,350 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
774

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend machines that knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles. Exclude "Sewing Machine Operators" (51-6031).

51-6063 Textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders

38,900

11.80 8.19 9.75 11.68 13.61 15.77

24,530 17,040 20,270 24,290 28,310 32,800

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Fabric mills 19,450 $ 12.01 24,980 $

2. Apparel knitting mills 7,150 10.81 22,490

3. Textile furnishings mills 5,210 12.69 26,400

4. Fiber, yarn, and thread mills 2,240 11.35 23,620

5. Textile and fabric finishing mills 1,170 11.81 24,560

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Plastics product manufacturing (6) 14.85 30,880

2. Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. 320 14.74 30,670

3. Specialized design services (6) 13.94 29,000

4. Textile furnishings mills 5,210 12.69 26,400

5. Fabric mills 19,450 12.01 24,980

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Carolina 5,780 $ 12.54 26,080 $ 0.314

2. North Carolina 9,890 11.86 24,660 0.254

3. Alabama 3,160 10.53 21,900 0.165

4. Georgia 6,480 12.37 25,720 0.162

5. Rhode Island 560 10.76 22,380 0.116

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Hampshire 140 14.90 30,990 0.022

2. Connecticut 120 13.48 28,050 0.007

3. Illinois 50 12.85 26,730 0.001

4. Minnesota 40 12.79 26,610 0.001

5. Vermont 30 12.78 26,590 0.010

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Dalton, GA 1,630 $ 12.69 26,390 $ 2.125

2. Anderson, SC 1,000 12.14 25,260 1.687

3. Burlington, NC 900 11.63 24,190 1.552

4. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 1,200 12.49 25,970 0.741

5. Spartanburg, SC 580 12.08 25,120 0.484

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 70 16.58 34,500 0.016

2. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 50 15.90 33,080 0.005

3. Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division (6) 15.50 32,250 (6)

4. Greenville, SC 910 13.66 28,400 0.310

5. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 1,050 12.96 26,950 0.045

See footnotes at end of table.
775

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend machines that wind or twist textiles; or draw out and combine sliver, such as wool, hemp, or synthetic fibers. Include slubber machine and

drawing frame operators.

51-6064 Textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders

44,210

11.32 8.56 9.74 11.08 12.86 14.49

23,550 17,800 20,260 23,050 26,740 30,150

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Fiber, yarn, and thread mills 19,960 $ 10.87 22,610 $

2. Fabric mills 8,870 11.09 23,060

3. Textile furnishings mills 7,070 12.23 25,430

4. Other textile product mills 2,440 11.35 23,610

5. Textile and fabric finishing mills 1,940 10.28 21,370

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Glass and glass product manufacturing 410 15.01 31,220

2. Other nonmetallic mineral products 60 14.54 30,240

3. Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. (6) 13.80 28,710

4. Management of companies and enterprises 170 12.49 25,980

5. Textile furnishings mills 7,070 12.23 25,430

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Georgia 14,420 $ 11.94 24,830 $ 0.360

2. South Carolina 4,900 11.02 22,920 0.266

3. North Carolina 9,760 10.64 22,130 0.251

4. Alabama 3,810 10.67 22,200 0.199

5. Virginia 2,210 11.10 23,100 0.061

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Michigan 100 18.27 38,010 0.002

2. Ohio 50 13.71 28,520 0.001

3. Florida 220 13.68 28,450 0.003

4. Connecticut 100 12.74 26,510 0.006

5. Texas 1,050 12.60 26,210 0.011

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Dalton, GA 4,600 $ 11.98 24,910 $ 5.997

2. Anderson, SC 510 12.60 26,210 0.861

3. Rome, GA 250 11.56 24,050 0.613

4. Greensboro-High Point, NC 2,040 11.78 24,500 0.564

5. Burlington, NC 280 10.62 22,090 0.483

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 70 17.43 36,260 0.004

2. Charleston-North Charleston, SC 140 14.28 29,700 0.050

3. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 1,800 13.76 28,620 0.077

4. Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN 90 13.12 27,290 0.009

5. Wichita Falls, TX (6) 12.72 26,460 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
776

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass.

51-6091 Extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers

17,860

14.38 9.29 11.20 13.78 17.17 20.86

29,910 19,330 23,310 28,670 35,710 43,390

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Plastics product manufacturing 5,590 $ 14.20 29,540 $

2. Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. 3,090 16.38 34,070

3. Fabric mills 1,990 14.56 30,280

4. Other nonmetallic mineral products 1,370 13.57 28,220

5. Glass and glass product manufacturing 1,020 14.92 31,040

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. 3,090 16.38 34,070

2. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing (6) 15.96 33,210

3. Rubber product manufacturing 230 15.90 33,060

4. Glass and glass product manufacturing 1,020 14.92 31,040

5. Fabric mills 1,990 14.56 30,280

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alabama 870 $ 12.72 26,450 $ 0.045

2. South Carolina 750 14.04 29,190 0.041

3. Mississippi 460 17.52 36,450 0.041

4. North Carolina 1,320 15.16 31,540 0.034

5. Georgia 1,250 13.27 27,590 0.031

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Missouri 240 17.92 37,270 0.009

2. Mississippi 460 17.52 36,450 0.041

3. Tennessee (6) 16.68 34,700 (6)

4. Kentucky 130 16.49 34,290 0.007

5. Wisconsin 730 15.92 33,120 0.027

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA 90 $ 12.77 26,560 $ 0.035

2. Lexington-Fayette, KY 60 20.50 42,640 0.025

3. Fort Wayne, IN 50 14.57 30,320 0.024

4. Kansas City, MO-KS 160 15.79 32,840 0.016

5. Columbus, OH 150 13.04 27,130 0.016

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lexington-Fayette, KY 60 20.50 42,640 0.025

2. St. Louis, MO-IL (6) 17.21 35,790 (6)

3. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div (6) 16.55 34,420 (6)

4. Kansas City, MO-KS 160 15.79 32,840 0.016

5. Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH (6) 15.12 31,460 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
777

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel.

51-6092 Fabric and apparel patternmakers

8,840

18.45 8.88 11.53 15.74 24.41 33.22

38,380 18,480 23,970 32,730 50,780 69,110

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Cut and sew apparel manufacturing 3,720 $ 22.37 46,530 $

2. Household and institutional furniture mfg. 1,400 14.45 30,060

3. Apparel and piece goods merchant wholesalers 680 23.40 48,670

4. Other textile product mills 550 14.21 29,550

5. Fabric mills 330 13.47 28,010

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Specialized design services (6) 24.84 51,660

2. Apparel and piece goods merchant wholesalers 680 23.40 48,670

3. Cut and sew apparel manufacturing 3,720 22.37 46,530

4. Management of companies and enterprises 200 20.76 43,180

5. Apparel knitting mills 90 15.66 32,570

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Mississippi 310 $ 13.00 27,030 $ 0.028

2. New York 1,680 25.57 53,190 0.020

3. North Carolina 730 15.92 33,110 0.019

4. California 2,220 22.32 46,420 0.015

5. Tennessee 280 13.97 29,060 0.010

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 1,680 25.57 53,190 0.020

2. California 2,220 22.32 46,420 0.015

3. Massachusetts 110 21.18 44,040 0.003

4. New Jersey 120 20.74 43,130 0.003

5. Oregon 70 19.53 40,630 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 240 $ 16.42 34,140 $ 0.148

2. Greensboro-High Point, NC 220 15.29 31,800 0.061

3. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 1,850 22.90 47,640 0.045

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 1,670 25.91 53,890 0.034

5. Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ 90 18.78 39,060 0.027

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 1,670 25.91 53,890 0.034

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 1,850 22.90 47,640 0.045

3. Indianapolis-Carmel, IN (6) 21.27 44,230 (6)

4. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 140 20.66 42,970 0.009

5. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 50 19.67 40,920 0.005

See footnotes at end of table.
778

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Make, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture or transportation vehicles.

51-6093 Upholsterers

40,340

13.70 8.31 10.25 13.09 16.54 20.17

28,500 17,280 21,330 27,230 34,400 41,950

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Household and institutional furniture mfg. 20,330 $ 13.82 28,750 $

2. Household goods repair and maintenance 8,120 13.16 27,380

3. Automotive repair and maintenance 3,070 14.19 29,510

4. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 1,070 13.31 27,690

5. Other furniture related product manufacturing 920 13.01 27,070

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 30 21.24 44,180

2. Local government (OES designation) 60 19.05 39,620

3. Traveler accommodation 90 18.77 39,050

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 540 17.27 35,930

5. Colleges and universities 80 16.89 35,120

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Mississippi 4,760 $ 13.26 27,590 $ 0.428

2. North Carolina 5,970 15.72 32,690 0.153

3. Tennessee 2,040 13.71 28,510 0.075

4. Indiana 1,890 12.95 26,940 0.065

5. Arkansas 470 10.63 22,110 0.040

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 710 16.83 35,020 0.026

2. South Carolina 130 16.34 33,980 0.007

3. Nevada 130 16.27 33,840 0.010

4. New York 1,730 16.22 33,740 0.021

5. Maine 90 15.97 33,220 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 2,770 $ 17.11 35,590 $ 1.710

2. Morristown, TN 620 14.20 29,530 1.277

3. Greensboro-High Point, NC 1,370 15.18 31,570 0.379

4. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 430 11.72 24,370 0.330

5. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 880 12.51 26,030 0.069

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Erie, PA (6) 22.73 47,270 (6)

2. Savannah, GA 80 18.01 37,450 0.053

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 340 17.95 37,340 0.025

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 840 17.77 36,970 0.017

5. Wichita, KS 160 17.74 36,910 0.056

See footnotes at end of table.
779

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All textile, apparel, and furnishings workers not listed separately.

51-6099 Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers, all other

22,890

11.91 7.42 8.76 11.03 13.98 17.60

24,770 15,420 18,220 22,950 29,080 36,600

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Services to buildings and dwellings 6,080 $ 12.00 24,960 $

2. Textile furnishings mills 2,250 12.12 25,200

3. Other textile product mills 1,680 12.36 25,700

4. Cut and sew apparel manufacturing 1,500 10.47 21,770

5. Fabric mills 1,330 12.11 25,200

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 930 21.01 43,690

2. Leather and hide tanning and finishing 320 12.70 26,420

3. Clothing stores (6) 12.69 26,400

4. Household and institutional furniture mfg. 150 12.67 26,360

5. Residential building construction (6) 12.57 26,140

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alabama 1,210 $ 9.84 20,460 $ 0.063

2. Georgia 2,200 12.11 25,180 0.055

3. Wyoming 120 10.81 22,480 0.046

4. New Hampshire 250 12.76 26,550 0.040

5. Iowa 570 10.25 21,330 0.039

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Maryland 310 17.04 35,450 0.012

2. Louisiana 130 16.44 34,190 0.007

3. Hawaii 140 16.08 33,460 0.023

4. West Virginia 60 16.08 33,440 0.008

5. Washington 610 15.91 33,090 0.022

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Dalton, GA 950 $ 12.51 26,020 $ 1.238

2. Rome, GA 160 11.06 23,000 0.392

3. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 140 10.96 22,790 0.086

4. Chattanooga, TN-GA 180 10.17 21,140 0.077

5. Rochester-Dover, NH-ME Metropolitan NECTA 40 14.96 31,110 0.076

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL 60 17.97 37,380 0.029

2. Honolulu, HI (6) 17.51 36,420 (6)

3. Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI 40 17.47 36,330 0.010

4. Tucson, AZ (6) 17.19 35,760 (6)

5. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div (6) 16.32 33,940 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
780

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles or set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, and mortisers to surface, cut,

or shape lumber or to fabricate parts for wood products. Exclude "Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders" (51-7041 through 51-7042) who

specialize in one or a limited number of machine phases.

51-7011 Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters

127,780

13.83 8.49 10.26 12.99 16.48 20.70

28,760 17,660 21,350 27,010 34,290 43,060

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Household and institutional furniture mfg. 72,200 $ 13.60 28,290 $

2. Other wood product manufacturing 15,800 13.42 27,910

3. Office furniture and fixtures manufacturing 14,860 14.99 31,190

4. Building finishing contractors 6,090 14.28 29,700

5. Building material and supplies dealers 4,510 13.51 28,100

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 240 23.93 49,770

2. Local government (OES designation) 90 23.62 49,130

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 30 18.80 39,100

4. Elementary and secondary schools 70 17.57 36,540

5. Advertising and related services 70 16.57 34,460

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Idaho 1,330 $ 11.88 24,700 $ 0.213

2. South Dakota 780 11.49 23,890 0.205

3. Alabama 3,720 11.25 23,390 0.195

4. Iowa 2,810 12.82 26,660 0.191

5. Mississippi 2,120 11.02 22,930 0.190

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Jersey 2,040 18.49 38,460 0.052

2. Connecticut 1,480 17.58 36,560 0.089

3. Rhode Island 360 17.13 35,630 0.075

4. Massachusetts 2,070 17.11 35,600 0.065

5. Illinois 4,270 16.76 34,870 0.073

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 1,130 $ 12.90 26,830 $ 0.698

2. Lebanon, PA 230 13.53 28,140 0.498

3. Morristown, TN 220 11.65 24,240 0.453

4. Sioux Falls, SD 560 11.68 24,290 0.439

5. St. Cloud, MN 370 16.79 34,920 0.380

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Bedford, MA Metropolitan NECTA 50 20.76 43,170 0.076

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 860 20.32 42,270 0.084

3. Atlantic City, NJ 60 20.24 42,100 0.040

4. Edison, NJ Metro Div 460 19.98 41,560 0.046

5. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 70 19.56 40,690 0.085

See footnotes at end of table.
781

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Shape, finish, and refinish damaged, worn, or used furniture or new high-grade furniture to specified color or finish.

51-7021 Furniture finishers

24,890

12.83 8.10 9.66 12.02 15.03 18.99

26,680 16,850 20,090 25,010 31,260 39,500

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Household and institutional furniture mfg. 12,240 $ 12.22 25,420 $

2. Office furniture and fixtures manufacturing 3,600 13.23 27,510

3. Household goods repair and maintenance 3,370 12.87 26,760

4. Furniture stores 2,140 14.84 30,870

5. Other wood product manufacturing 1,060 12.71 26,440

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Residential building construction (6) 17.68 36,780

2. General freight trucking 100 16.04 33,370

3. Building finishing contractors (6) 15.77 32,800

4. Furniture stores 2,140 14.84 30,870

5. Warehousing and storage 210 14.53 30,230

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Carolina 3,250 $ 12.09 25,150 $ 0.083

2. Indiana 1,600 12.03 25,010 0.055

3. Vermont 130 13.04 27,110 0.043

4. Idaho 240 12.46 25,910 0.038

5. Pennsylvania 1,430 13.92 28,960 0.025

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 280 16.25 33,810 0.017

2. Colorado 270 15.85 32,980 0.012

3. Illinois 750 15.85 32,960 0.013

4. New Jersey 430 15.08 31,360 0.011

5. Michigan 880 15.05 31,300 0.020

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 1,640 $ 12.25 25,490 $ 1.012

2. Morristown, TN 70 10.49 21,820 0.144

3. Greensboro-High Point, NC 480 13.04 27,110 0.133

4. Lebanon, PA 60 10.28 21,380 0.130

5. St. George, UT 60 12.87 26,760 0.120

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Salt Lake City, UT 50 23.70 49,300 0.008

2. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 160 20.33 42,290 0.013

3. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 30 19.72 41,010 0.008

4. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div 30 18.40 38,270 0.005

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 120 18.06 37,570 0.005

See footnotes at end of table.
782

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Construct full-size and scale wooden precision models of products. Include wood jig builders and loft workers.

51-7031 Model makers, wood

1,920

15.86 8.91 10.44 13.69 18.10 30.40

33,000 18,520 21,710 28,470 37,660 63,240

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Household and institutional furniture mfg. 730 $ 13.27 27,600 $

2. Office furniture and fixtures manufacturing 370 13.40 27,870

3. Other furniture related product manufacturing 80 12.34 25,670

4. Architectural and engineering services 50 21.37 44,460

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) (6) 29.20 60,730

2. Architectural and engineering services 50 21.37 44,460

3. Other miscellaneous manufacturing (6) 14.75 30,690

4. Other wood product manufacturing (6) 14.49 30,140

5. Office furniture and fixtures manufacturing 370 13.40 27,870

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Mississippi 190 $ 13.29 27,640 $ 0.017

2. North Carolina 410 13.32 27,700 0.011

3. Arkansas 40 12.17 25,310 0.003

4. Virginia 80 14.86 30,910 0.002

5. Texas 180 11.38 23,670 0.002

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Pennsylvania 60 19.13 39,800 0.001

2. Illinois 110 18.39 38,240 0.002

3. Ohio 30 17.22 35,820 0.001

4. Tennessee 40 15.36 31,940 0.001

5. Virginia 80 14.86 30,910 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 120 $ 13.47 28,010 $ 0.074

2. Greensboro-High Point, NC 90 11.68 24,290 0.025

3. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 130 11.38 23,670 0.007

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 120 13.47 28,010 0.074

2. Greensboro-High Point, NC 90 11.68 24,290 0.025

3. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 130 11.38 23,670 0.007

See footnotes at end of table.
783

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Plan, lay out, and construct wooden unit or sectional patterns used in forming sand molds for castings.

51-7032 Patternmakers, wood

2,270

16.20 9.37 11.43 15.15 19.07 26.48

33,690 19,500 23,770 31,510 39,660 55,090

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Household and institutional furniture mfg. 490 $ 14.69 30,560 $

2. Other wood product manufacturing 280 12.20 25,370

3. Metalworking machinery manufacturing 170 20.84 43,340

4. Office furniture and fixtures manufacturing 120 12.98 27,000

5. Plywood and engineered wood product mfg. 100 15.00 31,200

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 40 25.51 53,060

2. Metalworking machinery manufacturing 170 20.84 43,340

3. Foundries 90 18.54 38,560

4. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing (6) 17.35 36,090

5. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing 90 16.84 35,030

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wisconsin 150 $ 18.63 38,740 $ 0.005

2. North Carolina 190 13.61 28,310 0.005

3. Pennsylvania 200 15.31 31,850 0.004

4. Oregon 50 22.31 46,400 0.003

5. Michigan 150 24.57 51,110 0.003

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Michigan 150 24.57 51,110 0.003

2. Oregon 50 22.31 46,400 0.003

3. Indiana 100 20.11 41,830 0.003

4. Georgia 60 19.26 40,050 0.001

5. Wisconsin 150 18.63 38,740 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 120 $ 13.98 29,070 $ 0.074

2. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 40 25.29 52,600 0.004

3. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 70 9.70 20,170 0.004

4. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 30 15.39 32,010 0.002

5. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 60 13.10 27,250 0.001

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 40 25.29 52,600 0.004

2. Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (6) 17.53 36,460 (6)

3. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 30 17.27 35,920 0.001

4. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 30 15.39 32,010 0.002

5. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 120 13.98 29,070 0.074

See footnotes at end of table.
784

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend wood sawing machines. Include head sawyers.

51-7041 Sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood

60,230

12.20 7.83 9.43 11.67 14.39 17.41

25,380 16,290 19,620 24,280 29,930 36,220

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other wood product manufacturing 17,370 $ 11.28 23,460 $

2. Sawmills and wood preservation 16,850 12.65 26,310

3. Plywood and engineered wood product mfg. 8,210 12.31 25,610

4. Household and institutional furniture mfg. 7,370 12.09 25,150

5. Office furniture and fixtures manufacturing 2,180 12.48 25,970

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Warehousing and storage (6) 15.03 31,250

2. Management of companies and enterprises 80 14.50 30,170

3. Ship and boat building 30 13.79 28,690

4. Other miscellaneous manufacturing 430 13.70 28,500

5. Building finishing contractors 250 13.41 27,890

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Mississippi 2,470 $ 10.88 22,630 $ 0.222

2. Oregon 3,030 14.41 29,970 0.184

3. Montana 650 13.94 29,000 0.152

4. West Virginia 1,060 9.77 20,310 0.149

5. Idaho 790 12.96 26,950 0.127

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 2,580 15.50 32,250 0.094

2. Alaska 50 14.96 31,120 0.016

3. Oregon 3,030 14.41 29,970 0.184

4. Massachusetts 140 14.26 29,650 0.004

5. Minnesota 1,060 14.13 29,390 0.040

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Wausau, WI 330 $ 12.32 25,620 $ 0.480

2. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 730 11.20 23,310 0.451

3. Morristown, TN 200 9.40 19,550 0.412

4. Medford, OR 260 13.65 28,390 0.317

5. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 400 12.18 25,340 0.307

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA 40 17.05 35,460 0.090

2. Missoula, MT 120 16.97 35,290 0.214

3. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div (6) 16.44 34,190 (6)

4. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div (6) 16.38 34,070 (6)

5. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metropolitan NECTA 50 16.28 33,870 0.009

See footnotes at end of table.
785

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend woodworking machines, such as drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers, and wood nailing machines.

51-7042 Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing

97,700

12.07 7.89 9.36 11.51 14.17 17.28

25,110 16,410 19,460 23,940 29,480 35,950

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other wood product manufacturing 36,490 $ 11.57 24,060 $

2. Household and institutional furniture mfg. 21,560 12.00 24,960

3. Plywood and engineered wood product mfg. 12,150 12.38 25,750

4. Sawmills and wood preservation 7,370 12.53 26,070

5. Office furniture and fixtures manufacturing 6,730 12.57 26,140

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 430 20.15 41,900

2. Building finishing contractors 510 16.75 34,840

3. Residential building construction (6) 16.74 34,820

4. Converted paper product manufacturing 170 16.39 34,090

5. Furniture and furnishing merchant wholesalers (6) 16.38 34,070

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Dakota 970 $ 11.93 24,800 $ 0.289

2. Mississippi 2,800 10.51 21,860 0.252

3. Oregon 3,850 14.88 30,940 0.234

4. Vermont 680 12.37 25,720 0.227

5. Montana 950 12.50 26,010 0.222

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 590 16.39 34,090 0.019

2. New Jersey 1,040 15.37 31,960 0.026

3. Connecticut 470 15.35 31,930 0.028

4. Oregon 3,850 14.88 30,940 0.234

5. Washington 3,380 14.52 30,210 0.123

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 1,720 $ 12.32 25,630 $ 1.062

2. Medford, OR 760 13.92 28,960 0.927

3. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 1,150 13.14 27,340 0.883

4. Morristown, TN 320 9.21 19,150 0.659

5. Wausau, WI 340 12.10 25,170 0.495

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Redding, CA (6) 19.88 41,350 (6)

2. Edison, NJ Metro Div (6) 19.51 40,580 (6)

3. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 40 18.70 38,900 0.010

4. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA (6) 18.51 38,510 (6)

5. Kalamazoo-Portage, MI 50 17.98 37,400 0.036

See footnotes at end of table.
786

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All woodworkers not listed separately.

51-7099 Woodworkers, all other

11,350

12.03 7.58 8.75 10.86 14.13 18.87

25,030 15,770 18,210 22,580 29,380 39,250

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other wood product manufacturing 3,580 $ 10.51 21,850 $

2. Household and institutional furniture mfg. 1,500 10.39 21,620

3. Plywood and engineered wood product mfg. 970 13.05 27,150

4. Sawmills and wood preservation 730 12.06 25,080

5. Employment services 610 11.73 24,390

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 580 20.82 43,300

2. Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (6) 15.31 31,850

3. Advertising and related services 30 13.65 28,390

4. Building material and supplies dealers 80 13.37 27,800

5. Plywood and engineered wood product mfg. 970 13.05 27,150

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Oregon 820 $ 14.43 30,020 $ 0.050

2. Alabama 630 13.17 27,400 0.033

3. Tennessee 870 10.38 21,590 0.032

4. Washington 840 13.54 28,160 0.031

5. New Hampshire 120 9.60 19,960 0.019

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Maryland 40 17.51 36,430 0.002

2. Arizona 110 17.21 35,800 0.004

3. Michigan 120 15.15 31,520 0.003

4. Oregon 820 14.43 30,020 0.050

5. New Mexico 30 13.89 28,890 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Visalia-Porterville, CA 110 $ 8.69 18,080 $ 0.082

2. York-Hanover, PA 80 16.70 34,740 0.046

3. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 100 13.60 28,290 0.039

4. Lancaster, PA 70 10.92 22,710 0.031

5. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro, TN 220 12.10 25,170 0.030

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 40 20.58 42,800 0.005

2. Oklahoma City, OK 60 17.75 36,920 0.011

3. York-Hanover, PA 80 16.70 34,740 0.046

4. Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN 70 15.19 31,600 0.007

5. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 100 13.60 28,290 0.039

See footnotes at end of table.
787

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Control nuclear reactors.

51-8011 Nuclear power reactor operators

3,750

34.04 26.05 29.61 33.35 37.57 44.35

70,800 54,180 61,590 69,370 78,150 92,240

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Power generation and supply 3,210 $ 33.90 70,520 $

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Power generation and supply 3,210 33.90 70,520

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Pennsylvania 260 $ 30.48 63,410 $ 0.005

2. Ohio 150 33.41 69,480 0.003

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois (6) 43.74 90,990 (6)

2. Ohio 150 33.41 69,480 0.003

3. Pennsylvania 260 30.48 63,410 0.005

See footnotes at end of table.
788

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam.

51-8012 Power distributors and dispatchers

8,420

30.12 20.37 25.25 30.09 35.54 41.22

62,640 42,370 52,510 62,590 73,920 85,740

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Power generation and supply 5,620 $ 30.13 62,660 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 920 27.98 58,210

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 820 33.22 69,110

4. Management of companies and enterprises 330 32.15 66,870

5. General medical and surgical hospitals 30 16.45 34,220

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 820 33.22 69,110

2. Management of companies and enterprises 330 32.15 66,870

3. Power generation and supply 5,620 30.13 62,660

4. Water, sewage and other systems (6) 28.75 59,790

5. Utility system construction 30 28.56 59,400

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 70 $ 35.64 74,130 $ 0.023

2. Oregon 350 35.57 73,980 0.021

3. Florida 1,410 29.60 61,570 0.018

4. Nebraska 150 27.95 58,150 0.017

5. South Dakota 50 30.88 64,230 0.013

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 300 37.12 77,200 0.011

2. Alaska 70 35.64 74,130 0.023

3. Oregon 350 35.57 73,980 0.021

4. Nevada 40 35.27 73,370 0.003

5. California 510 35.02 72,830 0.003

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Wenatchee, WA 50 $ 37.18 77,340 $ 0.128

2. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 270 29.49 61,330 0.022

3. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 60 32.14 66,840 0.018

4. Gary, IN Metro Div 30 31.48 65,480 0.011

5. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 80 39.53 82,220 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 80 39.53 82,220 0.009

2. Salt Lake City, UT 30 37.99 79,010 0.005

3. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA (6) 37.63 78,270 (6)

4. Wenatchee, WA 50 37.18 77,340 0.128

5. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 50 36.69 76,310 0.003

See footnotes at end of table.
789

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Include auxiliary equipment operators. Exclude "Nuclear Power Reactor Operators" (51-8011).

51-8013 Power plant operators

34,200

26.60 17.11 21.69 26.44 31.47 36.17

55,340 35,590 45,110 55,000 65,460 75,240

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Power generation and supply 23,710 $ 27.40 56,990 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 4,420 23.04 47,920

3. State government (OES designation) 870 24.08 50,090

4. Colleges and universities 730 21.43 44,580

5. Natural gas distribution 380 33.22 69,090

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Natural gas distribution 380 33.22 69,090

2. Management of companies and enterprises 310 27.90 58,030

3. Utility system construction 200 27.87 57,970

4. Pipeline transportation of natural gas 60 27.86 57,960

5. Power generation and supply 23,710 27.40 56,990

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 500 (6) (6) 0.165

2. Wyoming 270 26.55 55,230 0.103

3. South Carolina 1,360 30.66 63,780 0.074

4. Maine 340 25.28 52,590 0.057

5. West Virginia 390 25.76 53,580 0.055

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 510 35.68 74,220 0.019

2. New York 2,450 31.28 65,060 0.029

3. South Carolina 1,360 30.66 63,780 0.074

4. California 2,760 30.60 63,660 0.018

5. New Jersey 840 29.72 61,810 0.021

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Evansville, IN-KY 430 $ 26.68 55,500 $ 0.245

2. Terre Haute, IN 120 27.84 57,910 0.174

3. Dubuque, IA 70 22.59 46,990 0.132

4. Kennewick-Richland-Pasco, WA 90 30.19 62,790 0.107

5. Bakersfield, CA 210 28.31 58,890 0.081

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 140 47.17 98,110 0.010

2. Fresno, CA 60 36.06 74,990 0.018

3. Chico, CA 50 34.09 70,900 0.066

4. Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Div 60 33.49 69,660 0.007

5. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 210 32.91 68,450 0.020

See footnotes at end of table.
790

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate or maintain stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or industrial processes. Operate equipment, such

as steam engines, generators, motors, turbines, and steam boilers.

51-8021 Stationary engineers and boiler operators

42,730

22.59 13.64 17.54 22.13 27.59 33.03

46,990 28,370 36,490 46,040 57,380 68,690

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General medical and surgical hospitals 5,900 $ 23.51 48,900 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 5,000 24.76 51,510

3. Colleges and universities 4,340 21.30 44,310

4. Power generation and supply 3,180 24.31 50,560

5. State government (OES designation) 2,920 23.12 48,080

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 110 30.62 63,690

2. Professional and similar organizations 40 27.37 56,930

3. Offices of physicians 350 26.69 55,510

4. Scientific research and development services 220 26.62 55,380

5. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 70 26.17 54,430

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. District of Columbia 770 $ 27.07 56,310 $ 0.126

2. Maine 500 19.66 40,880 0.084

3. Montana 290 19.63 40,830 0.068

4. Minnesota 1,820 23.06 47,970 0.068

5. Arkansas 670 17.10 35,560 0.057

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 2,100 30.22 62,850 0.036

2. District of Columbia 770 27.07 56,310 0.126

3. California 4,630 26.98 56,120 0.031

4. Nevada 70 26.63 55,390 0.006

5. New York 4,580 25.98 54,040 0.055

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 120 $ 23.40 48,660 $ 0.192

2. Hot Springs, AR 50 11.45 23,830 0.138

3. Rochester, MN 120 26.69 55,520 0.119

4. Jefferson City, MO 80 14.92 31,040 0.112

5. Duluth, MN-WI 130 20.95 43,570 0.104

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Springfield, IL 100 34.29 71,320 0.092

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 410 32.27 67,130 0.040

3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 150 30.89 64,240 0.017

4. Kankakee-Bradley, IL 30 30.57 63,580 0.070

5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 1,240 30.14 62,700 0.033

See footnotes at end of table.
791

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or liquid waste.

51-8031 Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators

106,550

17.88 10.51 13.52 17.34 21.73 26.50

37,180 21,860 28,120 36,070 45,190 55,120

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 85,060 $ 17.87 37,180 $

2. Water, sewage and other systems 10,120 17.20 35,770

3. Waste treatment and disposal 1,080 16.91 35,170

4. Animal slaughtering and processing 700 12.30 25,580

5. Remediation and other waste services 610 19.83 41,250

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 120 23.68 49,250

2. Scientific research and development services 40 23.26 48,380

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) (6) 23.05 47,940

4. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 130 22.05 45,860

5. Power generation and supply (6) 21.93 45,610

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 1,530 $ 13.54 28,170 $ 0.215

2. Alaska 590 20.85 43,380 0.194

3. South Dakota 650 16.08 33,450 0.171

4. Arkansas 1,830 14.93 31,060 0.157

5. Wyoming 400 19.35 40,260 0.153

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 8,250 24.42 50,800 0.055

2. Nevada 570 23.95 49,820 0.045

3. Washington (6) 23.61 49,110 (6)

4. New Jersey 2,170 22.91 47,650 0.055

5. Illinois 4,030 22.56 46,920 0.069

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lewiston, ID-WA 90 $ 16.21 33,710 $ 0.361

2. Bay City, MI 130 19.09 39,700 0.348

3. Williamsport, PA 160 18.06 37,550 0.311

4. Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA 360 12.81 26,650 0.305

5. Morgantown, WV 160 12.26 25,500 0.285

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 660 31.75 66,040 0.064

2. Napa, CA (6) 29.91 62,210 (6)

3. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 90 28.28 58,820 0.069

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 110 28.04 58,330 0.012

5. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 40 27.34 56,870 0.034

See footnotes at end of table.
792

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Control or operate an entire chemical process or system of machines.

51-8091 Chemical plant and system operators

52,970

23.53 15.69 19.19 23.60 27.67 32.13

48,930 32,640 39,910 49,080 57,560 66,820

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Basic chemical manufacturing 23,940 $ 24.63 51,220 $

2. Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. 10,610 24.16 50,250

3. Agricultural chemical manufacturing 4,760 23.07 47,990

4. Other chemical product and preparation mfg. 3,850 20.39 42,410

5. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 2,270 19.25 40,050

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Power generation and supply (6) 26.46 55,040

2. Pipeline transportation of natural gas 310 26.09 54,280

3. Scientific research and development services 100 25.56 53,160

4. Basic chemical manufacturing 23,940 24.63 51,220

5. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 1,790 24.53 51,030

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 5,640 $ 26.55 55,230 $ 0.317

2. West Virginia 1,130 25.92 53,910 0.159

3. Texas 11,590 26.36 54,820 0.119

4. Kentucky 1,720 23.32 48,510 0.097

5. Arkansas 1,050 21.74 45,220 0.090

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Louisiana 5,640 26.55 55,230 0.317

2. Wyoming 180 26.36 54,830 0.069

3. Texas 11,590 26.36 54,820 0.119

4. West Virginia 1,130 25.92 53,910 0.159

5. Connecticut 200 25.57 53,180 0.012

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lake Charles, LA 950 $ 26.13 54,340 $ 1.100

2. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 1,590 26.88 55,910 1.026

3. Baton Rouge, LA 2,390 26.76 55,650 0.672

4. Decatur, AL 270 23.72 49,350 0.484

5. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 1,720 27.15 56,470 0.378

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Charleston, WV 340 30.19 62,800 0.239

2. Cedar Rapids, IA 70 27.45 57,100 0.053

3. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 1,720 27.15 56,470 0.378

4. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 1,590 26.88 55,910 1.026

5. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 6,670 26.79 55,720 0.280

See footnotes at end of table.
793

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Distribute or process gas for utility companies and others by controlling compressors to maintain specified pressures on main pipelines.

51-8092 Gas plant operators

12,120

25.90 18.28 21.98 25.80 30.02 34.71

53,870 38,020 45,710 53,670 62,430 72,200

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Natural gas distribution 4,060 $ 27.20 56,580 $

2. Pipeline transportation of natural gas 2,910 23.92 49,760

3. Power generation and supply 1,660 29.42 61,200

4. Oil and gas extraction 1,580 24.35 50,660

5. Basic chemical manufacturing 360 22.89 47,610

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Waste treatment and disposal 120 30.27 62,950

2. Other pipeline transportation 180 29.85 62,090

3. Power generation and supply 1,660 29.42 61,200

4. Natural gas distribution 4,060 27.20 56,580

5. Management of companies and enterprises (6) 26.12 54,330

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 320 $ 24.64 51,250 $ 0.122

2. Oklahoma 470 23.61 49,120 0.031

3. West Virginia 170 23.77 49,440 0.024

4. Texas 2,260 24.91 51,810 0.023

5. Maryland 400 26.78 55,710 0.016

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 580 34.10 70,930 0.007

2. California 970 31.88 66,320 0.006

3. Wisconsin 60 29.21 60,760 0.002

4. New Jersey 90 29.08 60,480 0.002

5. Montana 40 28.22 58,700 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Tuscaloosa, AL 90 $ 20.38 42,400 $ 0.099

2. Longview, TX 40 26.08 54,240 0.045

3. Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH 40 22.73 47,280 0.036

4. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 100 28.84 59,990 0.032

5. Oklahoma City, OK 160 25.13 52,270 0.029

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (6) 34.90 72,600 (6)

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 260 33.22 69,100 0.005

3. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 40 30.02 62,440 0.005

4. Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metro Div (6) 29.76 61,900 (6)

5. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division (6) 29.52 61,410 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
794

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Control the operation of petroleum refining or processing units. May specialize in controlling manifold and pumping systems, gauging or testing oil in storage tanks,

or regulating the flow of oil into pipelines.

51-8093 Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers

40,880

25.20 16.18 20.79 25.18 29.57 34.64

52,410 33,650 43,230 52,380 61,500 72,050

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 22,410 $ 25.51 53,060 $

2. Oil and gas extraction 7,330 27.06 56,270

3. Support activities for mining 3,400 21.53 44,790

4. Other pipeline transportation 1,870 25.94 53,950

5. Pipeline transportation of crude oil 1,550 26.10 54,280

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Power generation and supply (6) 32.51 67,620

2. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers (6) 27.50 57,200

3. Oil and gas extraction 7,330 27.06 56,270

4. Pipeline transportation of crude oil 1,550 26.10 54,280

5. Other pipeline transportation 1,870 25.94 53,950

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 5,870 $ 25.41 52,850 $ 0.330

2. Wyoming 640 21.46 44,630 0.244

3. New Mexico 1,470 21.41 44,520 0.186

4. Texas 11,740 26.27 54,650 0.120

5. Montana 500 26.42 54,960 0.117

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 720 28.54 59,370 0.026

2. Iowa 50 27.45 57,090 0.003

3. California 5,210 27.38 56,950 0.035

4. Mississippi 1,090 27.30 56,790 0.098

5. Montana 500 26.42 54,960 0.117

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 1,760 $ 27.13 56,420 $ 1.136

2. Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA 760 22.74 47,290 0.880

3. Bakersfield, CA 1,280 27.25 56,680 0.492

4. Billings, MT 380 27.99 58,230 0.475

5. Corpus Christi, TX 760 25.76 53,590 0.445

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 70 38.00 79,040 0.054

2. San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA (6) 29.91 62,210 (6)

3. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 110 29.09 60,510 0.006

4. Fairbanks, AK MSA 80 28.84 59,990 0.216

5. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 1,530 28.61 59,500 0.037

See footnotes at end of table.
795

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All plant and system operators not listed separately.

51-8099 Plant and system operators, all other

13,820

22.33 12.57 17.13 22.25 27.26 31.65

46,450 26,140 35,620 46,270 56,700 65,840

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,800 $ 25.05 52,110 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 1,340 19.52 40,590

3. Waste treatment and disposal 630 20.84 43,360

4. Cement and concrete product manufacturing 570 22.61 47,020

5. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 550 20.64 42,920

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motor vehicle manufacturing 40 27.42 57,030

2. Power generation and supply 540 25.91 53,900

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 90 25.18 52,370

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,800 25.05 52,110

5. Basic chemical manufacturing 420 23.94 49,790

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 140 $ 19.58 40,730 $ 0.053

2. Louisiana 720 18.44 38,350 0.041

3. Alaska 100 (6) (6) 0.033

4. Michigan 1,390 23.76 49,420 0.032

5. New Hampshire 150 24.42 50,800 0.024

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 2,570 27.96 58,150 0.017

2. Washington 310 26.39 54,900 0.011

3. Maryland 340 24.74 51,450 0.013

4. Wisconsin 180 24.57 51,110 0.007

5. New Hampshire 150 24.42 50,800 0.024

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI 50 $ 17.65 36,720 $ 0.037

2. Gainesville, FL 40 17.89 37,210 0.034

3. Evansville, IN-KY 60 16.63 34,590 0.034

4. Gary, IN Metro Div 90 22.13 46,020 0.033

5. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 140 20.65 42,960 0.031

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 190 28.33 58,930 0.016

2. Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN 40 27.40 56,980 0.007

3. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 80 27.28 56,730 0.008

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 220 26.19 54,480 0.025

5. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 70 26.12 54,330 0.005

See footnotes at end of table.
796

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products. Equipment used includes devulcanizers,

steam-jacketed kettles, and reactor vessels. Exclude "Chemical Plant and System Operators" (51-8091).

51-9011 Chemical equipment operators and tenders

50,570

19.85 12.15 15.36 19.37 24.11 28.10

41,300 25,280 31,960 40,290 50,150 58,440

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Basic chemical manufacturing 11,320 $ 20.92 43,520 $

2. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 10,110 17.85 37,130

3. Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. 5,550 21.60 44,930

4. Other chemical product and preparation mfg. 2,510 19.25 40,030

5. Chemical merchant wholesalers 2,350 19.63 40,830

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Petroleum merchant wholesalers (6) 25.87 53,800

2. Metal ore mining (6) 22.78 47,370

3. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 870 21.72 45,180

4. Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. 5,550 21.60 44,930

5. Sawmills and wood preservation (6) 21.03 43,750

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Carolina 3,530 $ 25.92 53,910 $ 0.192

2. Louisiana 2,080 22.32 46,430 0.117

3. Delaware 460 20.56 42,770 0.108

4. Tennessee 1,930 18.64 38,780 0.071

5. New Jersey 2,780 19.40 40,350 0.070

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. South Carolina 3,530 25.92 53,910 0.192

2. Texas 5,140 24.20 50,340 0.053

3. Kentucky 1,040 23.50 48,870 0.058

4. Idaho (6) 22.74 47,300 (6)

5. Louisiana 2,080 22.32 46,430 0.117

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Longview, WA 190 $ 23.49 48,870 $ 0.534

2. Victoria, TX 190 23.45 48,780 0.396

3. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 570 24.55 51,050 0.368

4. Florence, SC 270 20.77 43,200 0.321

5. Baton Rouge, LA 1,140 23.28 48,430 0.320

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 3,010 25.35 52,720 0.127

2. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 570 24.55 51,050 0.368

3. Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN 250 24.36 50,670 0.042

4. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 280 24.05 50,030 0.082

5. Longview, WA 190 23.49 48,870 0.534

See footnotes at end of table.
797

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend continuous flow or vat-type equipment; filter presses; shaker screens; centrifuges; condenser tubes; precipitating, fermenting, or

evaporating tanks; scrubbing towers; or batch stills. These machines extract, sort, or separate liquids, gases, or solids from other materials to recover a refined

product. Include dairy processing equipment operators. Exclude "Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders" (51-9011).

51-9012 Separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders

43,660

17.37 9.87 12.97 16.81 21.26 25.78

36,130 20,520 26,980 34,970 44,220 53,620

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Beverage manufacturing 7,740 $ 19.67 40,910 $

2. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 5,590 17.97 37,370

3. Dairy product manufacturing 4,360 16.99 35,330

4. Basic chemical manufacturing 2,700 18.99 39,500

5. Grain and oilseed milling 2,680 16.25 33,800

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Tobacco manufacturing (6) 21.44 44,600

2. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 70 20.66 42,960

3. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 1,190 19.89 41,380

4. Metal ore mining 540 19.73 41,040

5. Beverage manufacturing 7,740 19.67 40,910

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Iowa 1,830 $ 14.84 30,860 $ 0.124

2. North Dakota 350 13.57 28,230 0.104

3. West Virginia 650 20.84 43,350 0.091

4. Maine 440 17.38 36,150 0.074

5. Wyoming 190 24.77 51,520 0.072

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wyoming 190 24.77 51,520 0.072

2. Washington 920 21.76 45,250 0.034

3. New Jersey 700 21.17 44,030 0.018

4. West Virginia 650 20.84 43,350 0.091

5. Alaska 70 20.28 42,170 0.023

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Napa, CA 850 $ 21.62 44,970 $ 1.331

2. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 690 22.29 46,370 0.360

3. Grand Forks, ND-MN 110 13.67 28,430 0.220

4. Durham, NC 490 20.48 42,600 0.188

5. El Centro, CA 90 11.09 23,080 0.179

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Baton Rouge, LA (6) 25.37 52,780 (6)

2. Gary, IN Metro Div 70 24.96 51,910 0.026

3. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA 110 24.30 50,550 0.062

4. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 140 23.18 48,220 0.008

5. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div (6) 23.08 48,010 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
798

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend machines to crush, grind, or polish materials, such as coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber.

51-9021 Crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders

41,910

14.22 8.56 10.51 13.50 17.21 21.22

29,570 17,810 21,870 28,080 35,790 44,140

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying 4,520 $ 15.53 32,300 $

2. Other nonmetallic mineral products 3,750 12.89 26,800

3. Grain and oilseed milling 3,460 14.78 30,740

4. Cement and concrete product manufacturing 2,210 14.79 30,770

5. Animal slaughtering and processing 2,200 11.32 23,540

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Support activities for mining 180 21.03 43,740

2. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 960 20.78 43,230

3. Metal ore mining 360 19.29 40,130

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 400 18.81 39,120

5. Coal mining 1,350 18.70 38,890

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 370 $ 18.93 39,380 $ 0.141

2. Vermont 290 15.98 33,240 0.097

3. West Virginia 550 16.61 34,540 0.077

4. Nebraska 610 11.97 24,910 0.068

5. Idaho 420 15.08 31,360 0.067

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 180 22.66 47,140 0.059

2. Wyoming 370 18.93 39,380 0.141

3. Indiana 1,160 17.75 36,910 0.040

4. Maine 220 17.72 36,860 0.037

5. South Carolina 490 17.57 36,550 0.027

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Anniston-Oxford, AL 120 $ 15.70 32,650 $ 0.240

2. Jefferson City, MO 140 11.88 24,710 0.195

3. Valdosta, GA 100 9.78 20,340 0.186

4. Texarkana, TX-Texarkana, AR 100 15.02 31,250 0.186

5. Waco, TX 160 10.75 22,350 0.164

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Tucson, AZ (6) 23.12 48,090 (6)

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 90 22.35 46,490 0.009

3. Indianapolis-Carmel, IN (6) 21.87 45,490 (6)

4. Gary, IN Metro Div 270 21.75 45,240 0.099

5. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 260 21.45 44,620 0.015

See footnotes at end of table.
799

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Grind, sand, or polish, using hand tools or hand-held power tools, a variety of metal, wood, stone, clay, plastic, or glass objects. Include chippers, buffers, and

finishers.

51-9022 Grinding and polishing workers, hand

43,980

12.24 8.05 9.48 11.48 14.34 17.40

25,460 16,740 19,730 23,880 29,820 36,180

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Foundries 5,670 $ 12.79 26,600 $

2. Household and institutional furniture mfg. 4,280 11.00 22,870

3. Plastics product manufacturing 3,400 11.18 23,250

4. Coating, engraving, and heat treating metals 2,840 11.72 24,380

5. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 2,260 13.56 28,200

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Building finishing contractors 370 15.96 33,190

2. Building material and supplies dealers 30 15.78 32,820

3. Commercial and service industry machinery 160 15.39 32,010

4. Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores 80 15.13 31,460

5. Other nonferrous metal production 90 14.74 30,660

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Indiana 3,010 $ 12.40 25,800 $ 0.103

2. Alabama 1,490 10.53 21,910 0.078

3. South Dakota 250 10.58 22,010 0.066

4. Rhode Island 310 12.52 26,030 0.064

5. Michigan 2,510 12.52 26,040 0.058

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 710 15.08 31,370 0.026

2. Vermont 130 14.97 31,140 0.043

3. Minnesota 1,030 14.35 29,840 0.038

4. Massachusetts 510 14.29 29,730 0.016

5. Wisconsin 1,560 14.23 29,590 0.057

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 590 $ 12.05 25,060 $ 0.453

2. Michigan City-La Porte, IN 120 12.41 25,810 0.264

3. Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, TX 250 9.77 20,330 0.221

4. Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI 90 14.82 30,830 0.140

5. Gadsden, AL 50 8.76 18,210 0.138

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lincoln, NE (6) 23.82 49,540 (6)

2. Appleton, WI 40 18.07 37,580 0.035

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 100 17.25 35,870 0.010

4. Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC 150 16.30 33,910 0.018

5. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 200 16.20 33,700 0.011

See footnotes at end of table.
800

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, tobacco, liquids, color pigments, or explosive ingredients. Exclude "Food

Batchmakers" (51-3092).

51-9023 Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders

140,710

14.80 9.08 11.03 14.10 17.80 21.90

30,790 18,890 22,950 29,330 37,020 45,550

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other chemical product and preparation mfg. 13,950 $ 15.94 33,150 $

2. Soap, cleaning compound, and toiletry mfg. 11,450 14.42 30,000

3. Paint, coating, and adhesive manufacturing 10,590 14.93 31,060

4. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 10,490 14.89 30,980

5. Cement and concrete product manufacturing 7,950 14.08 29,280

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Support activities for mining (6) 23.10 48,060

2. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers (6) 22.11 45,980

3. Building foundation and exterior contractors (6) 20.12 41,840

4. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 2,550 19.53 40,620

5. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 90 19.00 39,530

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Delaware 1,240 $ 18.18 37,820 $ 0.292

2. Ohio 9,440 16.47 34,260 0.176

3. New Jersey 6,870 14.85 30,890 0.174

4. Mississippi 1,860 13.15 27,340 0.167

5. Wisconsin 4,450 16.01 33,310 0.162

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Delaware 1,240 18.18 37,820 0.292

2. Maine 500 17.53 36,450 0.084

3. Connecticut 1,130 17.37 36,120 0.068

4. Washington 1,360 17.26 35,910 0.050

5. Maryland 1,630 17.23 35,840 0.064

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Dalton, GA 410 $ 12.80 26,620 $ 0.535

2. Joplin, MO 350 13.43 27,940 0.450

3. Terre Haute, IN 290 18.24 37,940 0.420

4. Danville, VA 150 15.84 32,950 0.354

5. Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna, WV-OH 240 14.05 29,220 0.338

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC 160 21.93 45,610 0.076

2. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 220 21.91 45,570 0.142

3. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 680 20.69 43,030 0.157

4. Longview, WA 40 20.44 42,510 0.112

5. Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, ME Metroploitan NECTA (6) 20.27 42,160 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
801

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Use hand tools or hand-held power tools to cut and trim a variety of manufactured items, such as carpet, fabric, stone, glass, or rubber.

51-9031 Cutters and trimmers, hand

28,790

11.72 7.55 8.63 10.73 13.91 17.45

24,370 15,710 17,960 22,330 28,930 36,300

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Plastics product manufacturing 4,090 $ 10.71 22,280 $

2. Cut and sew apparel manufacturing 3,950 10.05 20,910

3. Household and institutional furniture mfg. 2,730 13.65 28,400

4. Rubber product manufacturing 2,470 12.28 25,550

5. Printing and related support activities 2,030 12.01 24,980

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Machine shops and threaded product mfg. (6) 16.84 35,040

2. Ship and boat building 170 14.39 29,940

3. Other nonmetallic mineral products 1,120 14.06 29,250

4. Household and institutional furniture mfg. 2,730 13.65 28,400

5. Cement and concrete product manufacturing (6) 13.16 27,380

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Mississippi 800 $ 11.45 23,810 $ 0.072

2. North Carolina 2,330 13.83 28,760 0.060

3. Indiana 1,530 12.25 25,480 0.053

4. Vermont 140 15.22 31,660 0.047

5. California 6,130 10.37 21,560 0.041

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Vermont 140 15.22 31,660 0.047

2. Minnesota 480 14.64 30,440 0.018

3. New York 1,410 14.02 29,160 0.017

4. North Carolina 2,330 13.83 28,760 0.060

5. Washington 240 13.44 27,950 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 1,160 $ 15.30 31,820 $ 0.716

2. Dalton, GA 200 8.71 18,120 0.261

3. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 240 10.91 22,690 0.184

4. Bloomington, IN 120 14.95 31,090 0.162

5. Greensboro-High Point, NC 370 12.51 26,030 0.102

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 60 16.89 35,140 0.007

2. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 360 16.12 33,540 0.020

3. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 130 16.10 33,490 0.017

4. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 1,160 15.30 31,820 0.716

5. Madison, WI 50 15.26 31,740 0.015

See footnotes at end of table.
802

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice materials, such as glass, stone, cork, rubber, tobacco, food, paper, or insulating material. Exclude

"Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders" (51-7041 through 51-7042), "Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,

Metal and Plastic" (51-4031), and "Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders" (51-6062).

51-9032 Cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders

77,960

14.23 8.56 10.48 13.43 17.22 21.30

29,610 17,810 21,790 27,930 35,830 44,310

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Converted paper product manufacturing 12,460 $ 14.63 30,430 $

2. Printing and related support activities 9,770 14.52 30,200

3. Plastics product manufacturing 6,340 12.87 26,780

4. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 4,440 18.93 39,380

5. Animal slaughtering and processing 4,150 10.52 21,880

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 4,440 18.93 39,380

2. Other specialty trade contractors (6) 18.44 38,360

3. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 110 18.36 38,190

4. Paint, coating, and adhesive manufacturing 210 17.86 37,140

5. Nonresidential building construction 130 17.25 35,880

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 630 $ 12.83 26,680 $ 0.210

2. Wisconsin 4,370 15.63 32,520 0.159

3. South Dakota 460 11.92 24,780 0.121

4. New Hampshire 760 14.40 29,960 0.121

5. North Carolina 4,600 18.00 37,440 0.118

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. North Carolina 4,600 18.00 37,440 0.118

2. Alabama 1,450 16.15 33,590 0.076

3. Tennessee 2,250 15.94 33,160 0.083

4. Oregon 630 15.87 33,020 0.038

5. Washington 1,180 15.65 32,560 0.043

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Morristown, TN 270 $ 14.06 29,250 $ 0.556

2. Oshkosh-Neenah, WI 420 14.95 31,090 0.479

3. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 440 11.11 23,110 0.338

4. Appleton, WI 340 15.61 32,470 0.294

5. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 470 11.80 24,550 0.290

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division 120 20.96 43,600 0.135

2. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 540 18.94 39,400 0.040

3. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 100 18.90 39,310 0.039

4. Norwich-New London, CT-RI Metropolitan NECTA 60 18.46 38,400 0.044

5. Terre Haute, IN 50 18.20 37,860 0.072

See footnotes at end of table.
803

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend machines, such as glass forming machines, plodder machines, and tuber machines, to shape and form products, such as glassware, food,

rubber, soap, brick, tile, clay, wax, tobacco, or cosmetics. Exclude "Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders" (51-9196) and "Shoe Machine

Operators and Tenders" (51-6042).

51-9041 Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders

81,000

14.06 8.87 10.68 13.32 16.75 20.86

29,230 18,450 22,210 27,710 34,830 43,380

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Rubber product manufacturing 15,270 $ 14.14 29,420 $

2. Cement and concrete product manufacturing 9,460 12.76 26,540

3. Plastics product manufacturing 6,700 13.45 27,980

4. Glass and glass product manufacturing 4,200 16.47 34,260

5. Other miscellaneous manufacturing 3,570 12.73 26,470

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 1,280 19.15 39,840

2. Ag., construction, and mining machinery mfg. 150 17.73 36,880

3. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 220 17.21 35,800

4. Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. 3,200 17.08 35,520

5. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing 30 17.07 35,510

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Kentucky 3,040 $ 13.63 28,340 $ 0.171

2. Alabama 2,340 15.53 32,310 0.122

3. Arkansas 1,400 14.76 30,690 0.120

4. South Dakota 450 13.32 27,700 0.118

5. Ohio 6,270 13.82 28,750 0.117

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Virginia 3,220 17.37 36,140 0.089

2. Pennsylvania 3,590 16.13 33,540 0.064

3. Minnesota 1,510 15.98 33,240 0.056

4. Kansas 730 15.66 32,580 0.055

5. Alabama 2,340 15.53 32,310 0.122

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Albany, GA 370 $ 14.65 30,480 $ 0.583

2. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 340 15.44 32,100 0.543

3. Roanoke, VA 620 15.60 32,440 0.398

4. Danville, VA 150 20.85 43,380 0.354

5. Dalton, GA 270 14.07 29,270 0.352

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY 280 20.94 43,550 0.052

2. Danville, VA 150 20.85 43,380 0.354

3. Knoxville, TN 170 20.18 41,960 0.053

4. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 70 19.19 39,920 0.045

5. Tulsa, OK 150 18.71 38,920 0.036

See footnotes at end of table.
804

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate or tend heating equipment other than basic metal, plastic, or food processing equipment. Includes activities, such as annealing glass, drying lumber,

curing rubber, removing moisture from materials, or boiling soap.

51-9051 Furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders

27,100

15.25 9.59 11.72 14.58 18.25 22.20

31,720 19,940 24,370 30,320 37,960 46,180

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Rubber product manufacturing 3,340 $ 16.06 33,410 $

2. Glass and glass product manufacturing 2,990 14.86 30,910

3. Clay product and refractory manufacturing 2,940 13.45 27,970

4. Plywood and engineered wood product mfg. 1,490 13.39 27,850

5. Sawmills and wood preservation 1,400 14.43 30,020

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Metal ore mining 150 20.04 41,690

2. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 1,220 19.58 40,720

3. Local government (OES designation) 60 18.53 38,530

4. Sugar and confectionery product manufacturing 160 18.50 38,490

5. Cement and concrete product manufacturing 1,060 18.34 38,160

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arkansas 800 $ 16.67 34,670 $ 0.069

2. Tennessee 1,790 14.74 30,660 0.066

3. Kentucky 970 14.82 30,820 0.054

4. Mississippi 540 14.91 31,020 0.049

5. Alabama 900 14.90 30,990 0.047

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wyoming 80 22.73 47,280 0.031

2. Washington 490 19.65 40,870 0.018

3. Nevada 90 19.42 40,390 0.007

4. Maryland 210 18.30 38,060 0.008

5. Minnesota 580 18.23 37,920 0.022

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 160 $ 15.46 32,150 $ 0.256

2. Altoona, PA 110 18.31 38,090 0.180

3. Dalton, GA 130 12.11 25,200 0.169

4. Hattiesburg, MS 80 21.48 44,680 0.141

5. York-Hanover, PA 190 14.43 30,010 0.108

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 200 22.58 46,970 0.015

2. Duluth, MN-WI 110 22.50 46,800 0.088

3. Charleston-North Charleston, SC 90 22.29 46,370 0.032

4. Savannah, GA (6) 22.06 45,880 (6)

5. Hattiesburg, MS 80 21.48 44,680 0.141

See footnotes at end of table.
805

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and

deviations from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment.

51-9061 Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers

483,020

15.48 8.65 10.84 14.14 18.79 24.85

32,190 17,990 22,540 29,420 39,080 51,690

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Employment services 36,880 $ 12.78 26,590 $

2. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 23,380 18.42 38,310

3. Plastics product manufacturing 20,850 13.60 28,290

4. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 17,740 14.45 30,050

5. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 16,090 21.02 43,710

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other schools and instruction (6) 26.62 55,380

2. Nonscheduled air transportation 80 26.37 54,860

3. Power generation and supply 1,340 26.15 54,400

4. Scheduled air transportation 180 25.42 52,870

5. Natural gas distribution 810 24.40 50,750

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wisconsin 21,240 $ 14.51 30,180 $ 0.774

2. South Carolina 13,420 13.64 28,370 0.729

3. Indiana 19,890 15.72 32,700 0.683

4. Michigan 27,340 18.07 37,580 0.637

5. Kentucky 10,470 14.85 30,890 0.588

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 400 23.64 49,170 0.132

2. District of Columbia 140 22.01 45,790 0.023

3. Washington 7,270 19.97 41,530 0.266

4. Hawaii 440 18.79 39,080 0.073

5. Connecticut 7,310 18.10 37,650 0.441

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Columbus, IN 620 $ 13.24 27,550 $ 1.470

2. Burlington, NC 820 10.36 21,550 1.414

3. Dalton, GA 1,060 12.39 25,780 1.382

4. Fond du Lac, WI 580 17.11 35,600 1.292

5. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI 9,950 13.95 29,010 1.202

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Monroe, MI 440 24.87 51,720 1.092

2. Anchorage, AK MSA 90 24.35 50,660 0.055

3. Bay City, MI 130 23.05 47,950 0.348

4. Sandusky, OH 300 22.79 47,400 0.792

5. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 3,970 22.63 47,070 0.291

See footnotes at end of table.
806

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Design, fabricate, adjust, repair, or appraise jewelry, gold, silver, other precious metals, or gems. Include diamond polishers and gem cutters and persons who

perform precision casting and modeling of molds, casting metal in molds, or setting precious and semi-precious stones for jewelry and related products.

51-9071 Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers

26,220

16.01 8.54 10.77 14.30 19.31 26.42

33,300 17,760 22,390 29,750 40,160 54,940

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other miscellaneous manufacturing 9,260 $ 14.10 29,320 $

2. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers 2,710 17.20 35,770

3. Nondepository credit intermediation 360 15.07 31,350

4. Electronic shopping and mail-order houses 110 33.53 69,750

5. Management of companies and enterprises 70 16.59 34,500

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Electronic shopping and mail-order houses 110 33.53 69,750

2. Other nonferrous metal production (6) 17.60 36,610

3. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers 2,710 17.20 35,770

4. Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores (6) 16.88 35,120

5. Management of companies and enterprises 70 16.59 34,500

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Rhode Island 970 $ 12.91 26,850 $ 0.201

2. New Mexico 1,070 10.70 22,250 0.136

3. New York 4,490 18.60 38,690 0.054

4. South Dakota 190 11.89 24,740 0.050

5. Maine 190 16.50 34,310 0.032

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 140 24.04 50,000 0.008

2. New Hampshire 50 21.23 44,150 0.008

3. Missouri 580 19.82 41,220 0.021

4. Georgia 490 19.54 40,640 0.012

5. Pennsylvania 850 19.09 39,700 0.015

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Rapid City, SD 150 $ 11.88 24,700 $ 0.256

2. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan NECTA 1,180 13.14 27,340 0.205

3. Albuquerque, NM 700 10.54 21,930 0.185

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 4,240 18.68 38,850 0.085

5. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 550 18.87 39,250 0.055

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 120 24.19 50,320 0.013

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 110 23.49 48,850 0.011

3. Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ 40 23.48 48,830 0.012

4. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 230 22.74 47,290 0.010

5. Raleigh-Cary, NC (6) 22.72 47,270 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
807

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances. Exclude "Dental Assistants" (31-9091).

51-9081 Dental laboratory technicians

45,840

16.79 9.16 11.61 15.67 20.57 26.13

34,910 19,050 24,140 32,580 42,790 54,350

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing 37,360 $ 16.47 34,260 $

2. Offices of dentists 6,610 17.79 37,000

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 490 23.29 48,450

4. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 400 18.68 38,860

5. Colleges and universities 180 18.78 39,070

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 490 23.29 48,450

2. Offices of physicians 40 20.34 42,320

3. Office administrative services (6) 19.41 40,380

4. Colleges and universities 180 18.78 39,070

5. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 400 18.68 38,860

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Utah 1,150 $ 13.03 27,110 $ 0.100

2. Wisconsin 1,720 17.62 36,640 0.063

3. Oregon 870 17.75 36,930 0.053

4. Minnesota 1,430 19.25 40,030 0.053

5. Georgia 1,900 16.33 33,970 0.047

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia (6) 30.95 64,380 (6)

2. Massachusetts 760 19.74 41,050 0.024

3. Minnesota 1,430 19.25 40,030 0.053

4. Alaska 70 19.11 39,750 0.023

5. New Jersey 1,140 18.81 39,120 0.029

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Decatur, AL 140 $ 13.55 28,190 $ 0.251

2. Jackson, MI 120 19.81 41,210 0.203

3. Salt Lake City, UT 880 12.58 26,170 0.149

4. Coeur d'Alene, ID 80 14.57 30,310 0.147

5. Michigan City-La Porte, IN 60 14.98 31,150 0.132

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Napa, CA (6) 24.76 51,510 (6)

2. Ann Arbor, MI 50 24.51 50,970 0.025

3. Naples-Marco Island, FL (6) 24.37 50,700 (6)

4. Charleston-North Charleston, SC 30 22.88 47,590 0.011

5. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro, TN 80 22.86 47,550 0.011

See footnotes at end of table.
808

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Construct, fit, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices, such as braces, artificial limbs, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and medical appliances.

51-9082 Medical appliance technicians

10,610

16.56 8.93 11.34 14.99 19.65 27.00

34,450 18,580 23,590 31,180 40,870 56,160

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing 6,200 $ 16.43 34,170 $

2. Health and personal care stores 1,520 16.44 34,190

3. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 650 19.52 40,600

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 470 16.07 33,430

5. Consumer goods rental 390 14.69 30,550

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colleges and universities 80 21.17 44,040

2. Other hospitals 50 19.80 41,180

3. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 650 19.52 40,600

4. Offices of physicians 130 18.52 38,530

5. Electronic instrument manufacturing 350 17.71 36,830

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Pennsylvania 1,390 $ 15.44 32,120 $ 0.025

2. Arkansas 280 12.54 26,080 0.024

3. Connecticut 220 17.32 36,020 0.013

4. Delaware 50 15.99 33,250 0.012

5. Ohio 540 15.43 32,090 0.010

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Idaho 50 25.61 53,270 0.008

2. Massachusetts 320 21.61 44,940 0.010

3. Virginia 240 20.80 43,270 0.007

4. New Hampshire (6) 20.23 42,080 (6)

5. Maryland 110 19.19 39,920 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Roanoke, VA 80 $ 21.22 44,140 $ 0.051

2. Lansing-East Lansing, MI 80 17.34 36,060 0.038

3. Akron, OH 120 11.37 23,650 0.036

4. Lancaster, PA 70 12.41 25,810 0.031

5. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 560 15.00 31,190 0.030

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 160 23.58 49,050 0.017

2. Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ 80 23.30 48,460 0.024

3. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div (6) 23.16 48,180 (6)

4. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division (6) 22.66 47,130 (6)

5. Denver-Aurora, CO (6) 22.24 46,260 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
809

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Cut, grind, and polish eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other precision optical elements. Assemble and mount lenses into frames or process other optical elements.

Include precision lens polishers or grinders, centerer-edgers, and lens mounters. Exclude "Opticians, Dispensing" (29-2081).

51-9083 Ophthalmic laboratory technicians

29,130

13.35 8.38 9.86 12.24 15.82 19.98

27,770 17,440 20,520 25,460 32,910 41,560

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Health and personal care stores 8,800 $ 12.27 25,510 $

2. Offices of other health practitioners 3,190 12.24 25,470

3. Offices of physicians 3,170 15.79 32,850

4. Commercial equip. merchant wholesalers 2,390 12.08 25,120

5. Commercial and service industry machinery 1,570 16.86 35,070

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other hospitals 40 20.11 41,830

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 40 20.03 41,650

3. Colleges and universities 90 19.20 39,930

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 130 17.68 36,770

5. Electronic instrument manufacturing 140 17.48 36,370

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Mississippi 440 $ 12.21 25,400 $ 0.040

2. New Mexico 290 13.86 28,820 0.037

3. Texas 3,370 13.27 27,610 0.035

4. Oklahoma 530 11.31 23,520 0.035

5. Tennessee 890 11.51 23,940 0.033

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colorado 340 16.18 33,640 0.015

2. Connecticut 420 16.16 33,620 0.025

3. Michigan 750 15.89 33,060 0.017

4. Washington 470 15.31 31,850 0.017

5. Arizona 700 15.13 31,470 0.027

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. St. Cloud, MN 200 $ 11.49 23,910 $ 0.206

2. Rochester, NY 800 11.92 24,800 0.161

3. Lancaster, PA 330 15.89 33,050 0.144

4. Green Bay, WI 230 13.74 28,580 0.139

5. Pascagoula, MS 70 10.45 21,730 0.134

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Baltimore-Towson, MD 330 19.19 39,920 0.026

2. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 140 19.18 39,900 0.033

3. San Antonio, TX 990 19.17 39,880 0.125

4. Ann Arbor, MI 100 18.58 38,650 0.051

5. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL (6) 18.51 38,500 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
810

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate or tend machines to prepare industrial or consumer products for storage or shipment. Include cannery workers who pack food products.

51-9111 Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders

384,160

12.02 7.38 8.72 11.06 14.51 18.24

25,000 15,340 18,130 22,990 30,190 37,930

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Employment services 61,420 $ 9.81 20,400 $

2. Fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty 23,030 11.99 24,930

3. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 20,160 12.84 26,700

4. Beverage manufacturing 19,910 14.53 30,220

5. Animal slaughtering and processing 17,010 11.42 23,750

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 90 20.06 41,720

2. Tobacco manufacturing 2,460 17.69 36,790

3. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills (6) 16.58 34,490

4. Architectural and engineering services 50 15.62 32,500

5. Resin, rubber, and artificial fibers mfg. 1,070 15.33 31,880

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arkansas 6,080 $ 11.10 23,090 $ 0.521

2. Wisconsin 14,190 12.47 25,950 0.517

3. North Carolina 19,050 12.04 25,040 0.489

4. Idaho 2,740 12.28 25,530 0.439

5. New Jersey 17,270 11.64 24,210 0.436

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wyoming 360 14.12 29,360 0.137

2. Delaware 720 14.08 29,280 0.170

3. Connecticut 2,800 14.02 29,150 0.169

4. Colorado 4,210 13.71 28,520 0.191

5. Indiana 10,280 13.38 27,830 0.353

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Decatur, IL 1,380 $ 12.98 27,000 $ 2.513

2. Decatur, AL 740 12.36 25,700 1.327

3. Hanford-Corcoran, CA 460 13.44 27,960 1.235

4. Modesto, CA 1,970 13.23 27,530 1.178

5. Battle Creek, MI 680 14.69 30,550 1.178

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bloomington, IN (6) 17.90 37,220 (6)

2. Harrisonburg, VA 470 17.70 36,820 0.812

3. Columbus, OH 2,390 17.44 36,270 0.262

4. Winston-Salem, NC 1,960 17.30 35,980 0.923

5. Oshkosh-Neenah, WI 580 17.01 35,380 0.661

See footnotes at end of table.
811

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend machines to coat or paint any of a wide variety of products including food, glassware, cloth, ceramics, metal, plastic, paper, or wood, with

lacquer, silver, copper, rubber, varnish, glaze, enamel, oil, or rust-proofing materials. Exclude "Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,

Metal and Plastic" (51-4193) and "Painters, Transportation Equipment" (51-9122).

51-9121 Coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders

102,210

13.57 8.67 10.34 12.90 16.28 19.87

28,230 18,030 21,510 26,830 33,860 41,320

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Coating, engraving, and heat treating metals 10,140 $ 12.60 26,200 $

2. Household and institutional furniture mfg. 7,360 11.91 24,770

3. Architectural and structural metals mfg. 6,340 12.64 26,300

4. Converted paper product manufacturing 5,550 15.40 32,020

5. Plastics product manufacturing 5,540 13.46 27,990

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motor vehicle manufacturing 770 19.91 41,420

2. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 1,750 18.39 38,260

3. Colleges and universities 60 18.38 38,230

4. Scientific research and development services 40 18.18 37,810

5. Building foundation and exterior contractors (6) 17.37 36,140

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 820 $ 11.85 24,650 $ 0.215

2. Vermont 530 12.39 25,770 0.177

3. Indiana 5,120 13.74 28,580 0.176

4. Wisconsin 4,730 14.97 31,130 0.172

5. Kentucky 2,730 13.03 27,110 0.153

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Maine 670 16.69 34,710 0.112

2. Minnesota 2,660 16.06 33,410 0.099

3. Maryland 670 15.51 32,260 0.026

4. Pennsylvania 4,700 15.40 32,040 0.083

5. Delaware 70 15.35 31,930 0.016

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Fond du Lac, WI 300 $ 15.75 32,760 $ 0.668

2. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 750 12.43 25,850 0.463

3. Columbus, IN 180 12.60 26,200 0.427

4. Holland-Grand Haven, MI 460 15.54 32,330 0.414

5. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 460 13.66 28,420 0.353

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Terre Haute, IN 70 21.07 43,820 0.101

2. Monroe, LA 30 20.77 43,200 0.039

3. Lebanon, PA 70 19.08 39,680 0.152

4. Altoona, PA 40 18.36 38,190 0.065

5. Fort Collins-Loveland, CO 50 17.91 37,260 0.040

See footnotes at end of table.
812

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate or tend painting machines to paint surfaces of transportation equipment, such as automobiles, buses, trucks, trains, boats, and airplanes. Include painters

in auto body repair facilities.

51-9122 Painters, transportation equipment

52,170

18.57 10.82 13.29 17.15 23.08 28.10

38,630 22,510 27,650 35,680 48,010 58,450

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Automotive repair and maintenance 22,510 $ 18.57 38,630 $

2. Automobile dealers 5,580 20.28 42,190

3. Motor vehicle manufacturing 5,530 22.04 45,830

4. Motor vehicle body and trailer manufacturing 4,440 15.38 32,000

5. Ship and boat building 2,310 16.05 33,390

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scientific research and development services (6) 24.11 50,150

2. Spectator sports 40 23.75 49,410

3. Motor vehicle manufacturing 5,530 22.04 45,830

4. Local government (OES designation) 260 22.01 45,770

5. Architectural and engineering services 160 20.71 43,080

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Mississippi 1,150 $ 15.67 32,590 $ 0.103

2. Tennessee 2,060 19.81 41,200 0.076

3. Indiana 1,880 16.84 35,030 0.065

4. Oregon 990 18.93 39,360 0.060

5. Rhode Island 280 16.15 33,590 0.058

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Michigan 1,750 23.98 49,890 0.041

2. Alaska 60 23.92 49,750 0.020

3. Washington 1,480 22.73 47,270 0.054

4. Colorado 650 21.08 43,850 0.029

5. Illinois 2,180 20.11 41,830 0.037

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 580 $ 16.28 33,870 $ 0.445

2. Longview, TX 220 15.24 31,710 0.250

3. Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA 70 16.64 34,610 0.157

4. Eugene-Springfield, OR 210 18.35 38,170 0.142

5. Hot Springs, AR 40 11.73 24,400 0.110

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 650 27.28 56,750 0.055

2. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 700 26.77 55,670 0.051

3. Kalamazoo-Portage, MI 40 26.21 54,510 0.028

4. Colorado Springs, CO 70 25.80 53,660 0.028

5. Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI 60 25.67 53,390 0.015

See footnotes at end of table.
813

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Paint, coat, or decorate articles, such as furniture, glass, plateware, pottery, jewelry, cakes, toys, books, or leather. Exclude "Artists and Related Workers"

(27-1011 through 27-1019), "Designers" (27-1021 through 27-1029), "Photographic Process Workers" (51-9131), and "Etchers and Engravers" (51-9194).

51-9123 Painting, coating, and decorating workers

29,950

12.14 7.55 9.00 11.04 14.09 18.23

25,260 15,700 18,730 22,970 29,310 37,910

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other miscellaneous manufacturing 3,770 $ 12.56 26,120 $

2. Household and institutional furniture mfg. 2,090 11.59 24,110

3. Clay product and refractory manufacturing 1,850 11.15 23,180

4. Grocery stores 1,630 12.69 26,400

5. Office furniture and fixtures manufacturing 1,130 13.74 28,580

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 120 22.18 46,130

2. Postal service 40 21.65 45,030

3. Local government (OES designation) 100 18.66 38,800

4. Advertising and related services 1,090 17.84 37,100

5. State government (OES designation) 30 16.59 34,500

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 620 $ 11.37 23,640 $ 0.035

2. Kentucky 600 10.91 22,690 0.034

3. Kansas 450 10.58 22,000 0.034

4. Oregon 550 12.71 26,430 0.033

5. New Mexico 260 10.37 21,570 0.033

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 820 19.29 40,120 0.030

2. Illinois (6) 15.66 32,570 (6)

3. Massachusetts 650 15.02 31,250 0.021

4. Nevada 200 14.66 30,490 0.016

5. Connecticut 210 14.10 29,330 0.013

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA Metropolitan NECTA 60 $ 13.27 27,600 $ 0.119

2. Holland-Grand Haven, MI 120 12.07 25,100 0.108

3. Wausau, WI 70 12.03 25,020 0.102

4. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 130 12.10 25,160 0.080

5. Lynchburg, VA 80 9.42 19,590 0.079

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 520 22.14 46,060 0.038

2. Flagstaff, AZ 30 17.72 36,850 0.052

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 60 17.53 36,460 0.006

4. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 70 17.13 35,620 0.009

5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 1,420 16.67 34,670 0.038

See footnotes at end of table.
814

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform precision work involved in photographic processing, such as editing photographic negatives and prints, using photo-mechanical, chemical, or

computerized methods.

51-9131 Photographic process workers

24,180

12.84 7.32 8.61 11.19 15.12 21.43

26,710 15,230 17,910 23,280 31,450 44,580

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other personal services 8,130 $ 12.08 25,130 $

2. Other professional and technical services 5,480 13.38 27,840

3. Health and personal care stores 1,790 8.48 17,630

4. Electronics and appliance stores 1,490 10.74 22,330

5. Printing and related support activities 1,050 16.35 34,010

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motion picture and video industries (6) 23.98 49,870

2. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 60 21.24 44,170

3. Specialized design services 210 20.40 42,440

4. Local government (OES designation) 130 17.16 35,680

5. Management of companies and enterprises 40 16.64 34,610

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Missouri 1,280 $ 10.81 22,480 $ 0.047

2. Minnesota 1,010 14.96 31,120 0.038

3. Idaho 160 (6) (6) 0.026

4. North Carolina 990 10.89 22,650 0.025

5. Washington 620 12.86 26,740 0.023

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nevada 200 15.51 32,270 0.016

2. Illinois 1,160 15.47 32,180 0.020

3. New Hampshire 50 15.05 31,310 0.008

4. Minnesota 1,010 14.96 31,120 0.038

5. California 3,520 14.64 30,460 0.023

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV 80 $ 13.64 28,370 $ 0.080

2. Columbia, MO 60 9.75 20,270 0.071

3. Spokane, WA 130 12.16 25,280 0.064

4. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 240 (6) (6) 0.053

5. Greensboro-High Point, NC 180 15.87 33,010 0.050

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 860 19.96 41,520 0.017

2. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 120 17.81 37,050 0.013

3. Toledo, OH 110 17.80 37,020 0.034

4. Boise City-Nampa, ID 70 17.63 36,660 0.026

5. Birmingham-Hoover, AL (6) 16.92 35,200 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
815

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate photographic processing machines, such as photographic printing machines, film developing machines, and mounting presses.

51-9132 Photographic processing machine operators

50,040

10.35 7.16 8.01 9.38 11.44 14.92

21,540 14,890 16,660 19,500 23,800 31,030

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Health and personal care stores 9,240 $ 8.84 18,380 $

2. Other personal services 7,010 11.26 23,430

3. Electronics and appliance stores 1,990 10.18 21,170

4. Other professional and technical services 1,860 10.40 21,640

5. Printing and related support activities 1,480 13.34 27,750

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motion picture and video industries (6) 23.74 49,380

2. Specialized design services 80 16.91 35,170

3. Printing and related support activities 1,480 13.34 27,750

4. Advertising and related services 30 13.32 27,700

5. Colleges and universities 50 12.87 26,770

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Hampshire 340 $ 9.56 19,890 $ 0.054

2. Rhode Island 240 10.04 20,890 0.050

3. Connecticut 800 11.13 23,150 0.048

4. Florida 3,680 9.76 20,300 0.047

5. Pennsylvania 2,610 9.36 19,460 0.046

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Delaware 120 13.30 27,670 0.028

2. California 5,400 13.26 27,570 0.036

3. District of Columbia (6) 12.72 26,450 (6)

4. Hawaii 200 12.43 25,860 0.033

5. Alaska 100 11.96 24,870 0.033

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Mansfield, OH 70 $ 10.74 22,330 $ 0.120

2. Ocala, FL 90 9.37 19,480 0.090

3. Joplin, MO 70 8.53 17,750 0.090

4. Lancaster, PA 200 13.31 27,690 0.088

5. Port St. Lucie-Fort Pierce, FL 110 9.39 19,530 0.086

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 1,600 17.69 36,800 0.039

2. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div (6) 14.80 30,780 (6)

3. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 40 13.55 28,180 0.049

4. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 70 13.50 28,080 0.037

5. Lancaster, PA 200 13.31 27,690 0.088

See footnotes at end of table.
816

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed ingots into

segments; load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls; locate crystal axis in ingot using x-ray equipment and saw ingots into

wafers; clean, polish, and load wafers into series of special purpose furnaces, chemical baths, and equipment used to form circuitry and change conductive

properties.

51-9141 Semiconductor processors

41,520

16.70 10.43 12.83 15.80 19.53 23.79

34,730 21,700 26,680 32,860 40,620 49,470

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 37,100 $ 16.73 34,790 $

2. Electronic instrument manufacturing 550 17.27 35,930

3. Employment services 510 15.78 32,820

4. Communications equipment manufacturing 100 18.46 38,390

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Communications equipment manufacturing 100 18.46 38,390

2. Electronic instrument manufacturing 550 17.27 35,930

3. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 37,100 16.73 34,790

4. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. (6) 15.91 33,100

5. Employment services 510 15.78 32,820

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arizona 4,200 $ 17.73 36,880 $ 0.163

2. Texas 6,550 15.68 32,620 0.067

3. California 9,320 18.35 38,170 0.062

4. Washington 1,320 14.50 30,160 0.048

5. Massachusetts 550 15.27 31,760 0.017

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 9,320 18.35 38,170 0.062

2. Michigan (6) 17.96 37,350 (6)

3. Arizona 4,200 17.73 36,880 0.163

4. Pennsylvania 680 17.21 35,800 0.012

5. New Jersey 280 16.93 35,210 0.007

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 4,150 $ 19.71 40,990 $ 0.466

2. Austin-Round Rock, TX 2,120 18.15 37,740 0.298

3. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 1,410 18.27 38,010 0.092

4. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 790 14.73 30,630 0.077

5. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 1,130 20.89 43,450 0.028

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 1,130 20.89 43,450 0.028

2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 4,150 19.71 40,990 0.466

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div (6) 18.82 39,150 (6)

4. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 1,410 18.27 38,010 0.092

5. Austin-Round Rock, TX 2,120 18.15 37,740 0.298

See footnotes at end of table.
817

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate or tend cementing and gluing machines to join items for further processing or to form a completed product. Processes include joining veneer sheets into

plywood; gluing paper; joining rubber and rubberized fabric parts, plastic, simulated leather, or other materials. Exclude "Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders"

(51-6042).

51-9191 Cementing and gluing machine operators and tenders

23,540

12.90 7.87 9.53 12.10 15.61 19.14

26,840 16,360 19,810 25,170 32,470 39,810

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Converted paper product manufacturing 6,280 $ 14.49 30,140 $

2. Plastics product manufacturing 2,900 10.97 22,820

3. Printing and related support activities 2,550 11.95 24,860

4. Plywood and engineered wood product mfg. 1,810 12.84 26,710

5. Other wood product manufacturing 1,650 12.09 25,160

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 400 17.42 36,230

2. Rubber product manufacturing 1,120 15.84 32,940

3. Paper and paper product merchant wholesalers 140 14.80 30,790

4. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 210 14.71 30,610

5. Paint, coating, and adhesive manufacturing 40 14.53 30,230

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Mississippi 860 $ 10.61 22,060 $ 0.077

2. Indiana 1,340 13.75 28,600 0.046

3. New Hampshire 250 9.69 20,150 0.040

4. Nebraska 360 17.58 36,560 0.040

5. Arkansas 450 11.24 23,380 0.039

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nebraska 360 17.58 36,560 0.040

2. Kansas 140 15.34 31,910 0.011

3. Idaho 30 15.03 31,260 0.005

4. Massachusetts 470 14.85 30,880 0.015

5. Oregon 620 14.68 30,530 0.038

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 470 $ 13.49 28,070 $ 0.361

2. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 360 11.25 23,410 0.222

3. St. Cloud, MN 130 13.60 28,280 0.134

4. Danville, VA 40 13.16 27,360 0.095

5. Greensboro-High Point, NC 300 12.21 25,400 0.083

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 340 21.91 45,570 0.027

2. Bellingham, WA 60 17.94 37,320 0.077

3. Baltimore-Towson, MD 40 17.43 36,260 0.003

4. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY (6) 17.34 36,060 (6)

5. Oshkosh-Neenah, WI (6) 16.96 35,270 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
818

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate or tend machines to wash or clean products, such as barrels or kegs, glass items, tin plate, food, pulp, coal, plastic, or rubber, to remove impurities.

51-9192 Cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders

15,500

12.22 7.64 8.87 10.99 14.80 18.95

25,420 15,900 18,450 22,850 30,780 39,410

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Animal slaughtering and processing 3,490 $ 10.55 21,950 $

2. Fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty 1,490 11.38 23,670

3. Other food manufacturing 1,000 10.48 21,810

4. Dairy product manufacturing 1,000 14.53 30,230

5. Bakeries and tortilla manufacturing 780 12.00 24,950

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 300 20.70 43,050

2. Other nonferrous metal production 50 17.87 37,170

3. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 70 17.49 36,370

4. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 60 17.34 36,070

5. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying 40 17.02 35,410

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arkansas 480 $ 10.13 21,070 $ 0.041

2. Mississippi 360 12.25 25,480 0.032

3. Alabama 530 13.55 28,180 0.028

4. Kentucky 480 15.74 32,750 0.027

5. South Dakota 100 12.04 25,030 0.026

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 250 16.30 33,910 0.009

2. Kentucky 480 15.74 32,750 0.027

3. Indiana 280 15.70 32,660 0.010

4. New Hampshire 140 14.67 30,520 0.022

5. Minnesota 200 14.65 30,480 0.007

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Holland-Grand Haven, MI 170 $ 10.43 21,700 $ 0.153

2. Fort Smith, AR-OK 120 9.35 19,460 0.100

3. Napa, CA 50 12.52 26,050 0.078

4. Fresno, CA 180 9.07 18,860 0.055

5. Visalia-Porterville, CA 50 14.55 30,260 0.037

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Toledo, OH 90 16.54 34,400 0.028

2. Canton-Massillon, OH (6) 16.31 33,930 (6)

3. Merced, CA (6) 15.56 32,360 (6)

4. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 80 15.43 32,090 0.005

5. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA 60 15.28 31,780 0.005

See footnotes at end of table.
819

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate or tend equipment, such as cooling and freezing units, refrigerators, batch freezers, and freezing tunnels, to cool or freeze products, food, blood plasma,

and chemicals.

51-9193 Cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders

10,050

12.48 7.94 9.52 11.48 15.20 18.83

25,970 16,510 19,810 23,880 31,620 39,160

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Animal slaughtering and processing 3,830 $ 11.07 23,040 $

2. Dairy product manufacturing 2,100 15.11 31,440

3. Beverage manufacturing 1,130 12.00 24,960

4. Fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty 850 12.73 26,480

5. Seafood product preparation and packaging 440 10.57 21,990

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. HVAC and commercial refrigeration equipment (6) 15.31 31,850

2. Dairy product manufacturing 2,100 15.11 31,440

3. Full-service restaurants (6) 14.35 29,850

4. Warehousing and storage 100 14.18 29,490

5. Other food manufacturing 120 13.07 27,180

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Mississippi 1,010 $ 9.36 19,460 $ 0.091

2. Arkansas 750 10.51 21,870 0.064

3. Alaska 130 12.20 25,380 0.043

4. Vermont 80 11.46 23,830 0.027

5. Nebraska 150 13.71 28,520 0.017

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Kentucky 90 16.84 35,030 0.005

2. Ohio 270 15.88 33,020 0.005

3. Michigan 180 15.63 32,510 0.004

4. Indiana 330 15.54 32,330 0.011

5. Washington 260 15.46 32,150 0.010

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Jackson, MS 100 $ 10.95 22,780 $ 0.040

2. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 110 14.62 30,410 0.035

3. Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Div 90 9.59 19,940 0.011

4. Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metro Div 100 12.71 26,430 0.010

5. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metro Div 50 11.51 23,950 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. St. Louis, MO-IL (6) 17.52 36,440 (6)

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 300 16.95 35,260 0.007

3. Denver-Aurora, CO (6) 16.02 33,330 (6)

4. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 60 15.41 32,050 0.004

5. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 40 14.73 30,640 0.003

See footnotes at end of table.
820

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber, or other materials for identification or decorative purposes. Include such workers as etcher-circuit processors, pantograph

engravers, and silk screen etchers. Include photoengravers with "Prepress Technicians and Workers" (51-5022).

51-9194 Etchers and engravers

11,390

13.34 7.84 9.70 12.30 15.66 20.35

27,750 16,320 20,180 25,590 32,580 42,320

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other miscellaneous manufacturing 2,530 $ 13.20 27,460 $

2. Other miscellaneous store retailers 2,260 12.20 25,380

3. Printing and related support activities 1,290 15.52 32,280

4. Coating, engraving, and heat treating metals 640 13.29 27,640

5. Plastics product manufacturing 530 14.47 30,110

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 30 37.97 78,980

2. Management of companies and enterprises 50 21.86 45,480

3. Metalworking machinery manufacturing (6) 19.27 40,070

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 50 17.91 37,260

5. Cutlery and handtool manufacturing 40 17.42 36,220

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Dakota 100 $ 9.40 19,560 $ 0.026

2. Washington 540 14.14 29,410 0.020

3. Indiana 420 14.43 30,020 0.014

4. North Carolina 510 12.66 26,330 0.013

5. Alabama 250 11.49 23,890 0.013

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Connecticut 110 21.70 45,130 0.007

2. Virginia 270 18.28 38,020 0.007

3. Wisconsin 250 18.14 37,740 0.009

4. Kansas (6) 16.24 33,780 (6)

5. Rhode Island (6) 15.43 32,100 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Rapid City, SD 50 $ 7.75 16,110 $ 0.085

2. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 400 8.36 17,380 0.039

3. Springfield, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 60 14.36 29,860 0.020

4. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 260 13.44 27,950 0.017

5. Peoria, IL 30 14.33 29,810 0.017

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 50 24.96 51,910 0.012

2. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI 120 21.79 45,320 0.014

3. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC (6) 21.43 44,570 (6)

4. Gary, IN Metro Div (6) 21.17 44,030 (6)

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 80 19.71 41,000 0.004

See footnotes at end of table.
821

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Mold, shape, form, cast, or carve products such as food products, figurines, tile, pipes, and candles consisting of clay, glass, plaster, concrete, stone, or

combinations of materials.

51-9195 Molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic

42,610

12.85 7.81 9.44 12.03 15.46 18.94

26,730 16,250 19,640 25,010 32,150 39,400

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Cement and concrete product manufacturing 13,170 $ 12.21 25,400 $

2. Clay product and refractory manufacturing 3,860 11.83 24,600

3. Other nonmetallic mineral products 3,060 13.76 28,630

4. Other miscellaneous manufacturing 3,020 12.32 25,630

5. Rubber product manufacturing 2,410 12.88 26,780

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 160 20.60 42,840

2. Independent artists, writers, and performers (6) 19.52 40,610

3. Colleges and universities 50 18.68 38,850

4. Industrial machinery manufacturing (6) 16.96 35,270

5. Electronic instrument manufacturing 60 16.89 35,140

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Vermont 240 $ 12.55 26,110 $ 0.080

2. West Virginia 550 9.53 19,830 0.077

3. Utah 860 14.12 29,370 0.075

4. Oklahoma 920 12.24 25,460 0.061

5. Wisconsin 1,390 14.46 30,080 0.051

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 870 16.95 35,260 0.027

2. Michigan 930 16.69 34,710 0.022

3. Hawaii 100 16.12 33,520 0.017

4. New Hampshire 200 15.99 33,250 0.032

5. Missouri 620 15.53 32,290 0.023

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 140 $ 18.17 37,790 $ 0.224

2. Ogden-Clearfield, UT 400 14.85 30,890 0.209

3. Tulsa, OK 600 12.50 25,990 0.145

4. Dubuque, IA 60 14.75 30,670 0.113

5. Lewiston-Auburn, ME Metropolitan NECTA 50 11.64 24,200 0.104

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Manchester, NH Metropolitan NECTA 40 19.25 40,040 0.041

2. Worcester, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 220 18.83 39,170 0.090

3. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division (6) 18.39 38,260 (6)

4. Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA 120 18.32 38,110 0.050

5. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 140 18.17 37,790 0.224

See footnotes at end of table.
822

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Set up, operate, or tend paper goods machines that perform a variety of functions, such as converting, sawing, corrugating, banding, wrapping, boxing, stitching,

forming, or sealing paper or paperboard sheets into products.

51-9196 Paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders

113,930

15.68 9.49 12.00 15.14 18.79 23.00

32,610 19,730 24,960 31,490 39,090 47,850

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Converted paper product manufacturing 68,840 $ 14.62 30,410 $

2. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 25,160 19.77 41,130

3. Printing and related support activities 9,330 14.38 29,910

4. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 2,460 13.66 28,410

5. Plastics product manufacturing 1,440 14.06 29,250

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Electronic markets and agents and brokers 760 20.46 42,560

2. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 25,160 19.77 41,130

3. Plywood and engineered wood product mfg. (6) 17.05 35,460

4. Warehousing and storage 70 16.00 33,290

5. Converted paper product manufacturing 68,840 14.62 30,410

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wisconsin 8,510 $ 16.89 35,140 $ 0.310

2. Arkansas 2,780 16.73 34,810 0.238

3. Maine 1,390 19.01 39,550 0.233

4. Minnesota 4,620 17.08 35,520 0.172

5. Kentucky 2,970 16.96 35,290 0.167

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 3,350 21.13 43,940 0.122

2. Oregon 1,420 20.69 43,040 0.086

3. Louisiana 2,340 19.85 41,280 0.132

4. Alabama 3,050 19.44 40,440 0.160

5. Maine 1,390 19.01 39,550 0.233

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Oshkosh-Neenah, WI 1,800 $ 16.39 34,100 $ 2.052

2. Glens Falls, NY 620 14.47 30,100 1.185

3. Altoona, PA 690 15.48 32,190 1.130

4. Green Bay, WI 1,340 17.95 37,330 0.808

5. Appleton, WI 890 17.16 35,690 0.770

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Owensboro, KY (6) 24.32 50,590 (6)

2. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 100 21.79 45,330 0.039

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 670 21.04 43,770 0.049

4. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 1,540 20.86 43,380 0.155

5. Longview, WA (6) 20.52 42,680 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
823

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate machines to build tires from rubber components.

51-9197 Tire builders

23,210

18.38 9.87 12.64 18.33 24.04 27.37

38,220 20,520 26,290 38,120 50,010 56,940

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Rubber product manufacturing 21,430 $ 18.72 38,930 $

2. Auto parts, accessories, and tire stores 1,300 15.58 32,410

3. Automotive repair and maintenance 40 8.62 17,920

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rubber product manufacturing 21,430 18.72 38,930

2. Auto parts, accessories, and tire stores 1,300 15.58 32,410

3. Automotive repair and maintenance 40 8.62 17,920

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. South Carolina 1,760 (6) (6) 0.096

2. Oklahoma 1,430 21.61 44,960 0.095

3. North Carolina 1,920 18.93 39,380 0.049

4. Georgia 1,090 11.91 24,770 0.027

5. Ohio 1,240 18.06 37,560 0.023

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oklahoma 1,430 21.61 44,960 0.095

2. Kansas (6) 21.56 44,840 (6)

3. North Carolina 1,920 18.93 39,380 0.049

4. California 690 18.67 38,840 0.005

5. Illinois 1,060 18.12 37,680 0.018

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Greenville, SC 590 (6) (6) 0.201

2. Akron, OH 210 22.34 46,460 0.063

3. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 530 12.85 26,720 0.023

4. St. Louis, MO-IL 240 12.62 26,260 0.018

5. Kansas City, MO-KS 180 17.08 35,530 0.018

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Memphis, TN-MS-AR (6) 22.61 47,020 (6)

2. Akron, OH 210 22.34 46,460 0.063

3. Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR 50 21.70 45,140 0.015

4. Kansas City, MO-KS 180 17.08 35,530 0.018

5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div (6) 16.83 35,000 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
824

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Help production workers by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Exclude

apprentice workers and report them with the appropriate production occupation (51-1011 through 51-9199).

51-9198 Helpers--production workers

539,350

10.63 7.15 8.19 9.97 12.48 15.55

22,120 14,870 17,040 20,740 25,960 32,340

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Employment services 120,210 $ 9.21 19,150 $

2. Animal slaughtering and processing 30,160 10.15 21,120

3. Printing and related support activities 24,380 10.69 22,230

4. Converted paper product manufacturing 20,500 11.96 24,870

5. Plastics product manufacturing 18,210 10.93 22,730

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rail transportation 350 17.08 35,530

2. Metal ore mining 220 16.68 34,700

3. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 5,400 16.35 34,000

4. General freight trucking 120 14.90 30,990

5. Power generation and supply 670 14.79 30,750

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arkansas 17,790 $ 10.63 22,100 $ 1.525

2. Delaware 3,920 8.39 17,450 0.924

3. Tennessee 19,920 10.62 22,090 0.733

4. Georgia 29,170 9.95 20,690 0.729

5. Indiana 20,990 10.97 22,820 0.721

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 90 12.68 26,370 0.015

2. Oregon 6,100 12.34 25,680 0.370

3. Alaska 380 12.32 25,620 0.125

4. Vermont 770 11.89 24,730 0.257

5. Wisconsin 16,190 11.84 24,630 0.590

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Dalton, GA 1,940 $ 10.79 22,440 $ 2.529

2. Gainesville, GA 1,660 9.76 20,300 2.382

3. Fort Smith, AR-OK 2,690 9.91 20,620 2.252

4. Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL 1,150 8.65 17,990 2.215

5. Columbus, IN 870 9.71 20,190 2.063

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lewiston, ID-WA 100 14.84 30,880 0.401

2. Battle Creek, MI 200 14.59 30,340 0.346

3. Lake Charles, LA 170 14.58 30,320 0.197

4. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 150 14.54 30,250 0.216

5. Fairbanks, AK MSA 40 14.51 30,190 0.108

See footnotes at end of table.
825

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All production workers not listed separately.

51-9199 Production workers, all other

288,470

13.82 7.52 8.86 11.97 17.01 24.33

28,740 15,640 18,420 24,890 35,380 50,610

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Employment services 97,270 $ 11.23 23,350 $

2. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 13,630 19.79 41,160

3. Animal slaughtering and processing 7,910 11.25 23,390

4. Plastics product manufacturing 6,210 12.70 26,410

5. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. 6,080 13.84 28,790

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Power generation and supply 510 22.41 46,610

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 420 21.64 45,020

3. Oil and gas extraction 210 21.44 44,600

4. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing 990 21.00 43,670

5. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 2,400 20.68 43,010

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Michigan 34,900 $ 16.61 34,540 $ 0.813

2. Oregon 8,950 13.30 27,660 0.543

3. Illinois 29,500 13.34 27,750 0.506

4. Iowa 6,970 13.32 27,700 0.474

5. Minnesota 11,670 13.95 29,010 0.435

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 130 21.46 44,630 0.021

2. Delaware 270 17.44 36,280 0.064

3. Indiana 9,220 17.06 35,490 0.316

4. Hawaii 250 17.05 35,450 0.042

5. Michigan 34,900 16.61 34,540 0.813

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Holland-Grand Haven, MI 4,570 $ 13.88 28,880 $ 4.109

2. Sandusky, OH 530 14.36 29,880 1.399

3. Jackson, MI 680 12.14 25,240 1.150

4. Saginaw-Saginaw Township North, MI 1,030 21.63 45,000 1.144

5. Niles-Benton Harbor, MI 610 11.81 24,570 0.976

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bay City, MI 70 26.60 55,340 0.187

2. Ann Arbor, MI 610 25.13 52,280 0.308

3. Dayton, OH 1,330 24.67 51,320 0.332

4. Evansville, IN-KY (6) 23.69 49,280 (6)

5. Saginaw-Saginaw Township North, MI 1,030 21.63 45,000 1.144

See footnotes at end of table.
826

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Direct ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. Determine the quantity and orientation of cargo and compute

aircraft center of gravity. May accompany aircraft as member of flight crew and monitor and handle cargo in flight, and assist and brief passengers on safety and

emergency procedures. Include loadmasters.

53-1011 Aircraft cargo handling supervisors

5,620

21.85 11.30 13.82 19.16 28.74 36.08

45,440 23,500 28,750 39,840 59,780 75,040

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Scheduled air transportation 1,460 $ 23.36 48,580 $

2. Support activities for air transportation 1,160 18.17 37,780

3. Nonscheduled air transportation 220 20.10 41,810

4. Freight transportation arrangement 140 23.49 48,850

5. Local government (OES designation) 130 26.90 55,960

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 40 36.62 76,170

2. Waste collection (6) 32.36 67,310

3. Management of companies and enterprises (6) 27.28 56,740

4. Local government (OES designation) 130 26.90 55,960

5. Remediation and other waste services 30 23.58 49,040

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 110 $ 22.67 47,140 $ 0.036

2. Nevada 240 16.58 34,490 0.019

3. New Mexico 90 16.87 35,090 0.011

4. Idaho 60 14.67 30,510 0.010

5. Washington 220 21.67 45,080 0.008

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Ohio 200 28.75 59,800 0.004

2. New York 200 27.55 57,300 0.002

3. Illinois 270 25.34 52,700 0.005

4. Maryland 70 24.70 51,370 0.003

5. Michigan 70 24.39 50,740 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Anchorage, AK MSA 80 $ 21.48 44,680 $ 0.049

2. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 180 15.99 33,260 0.020

3. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 790 24.35 50,640 0.019

4. Reno-Sparks, NV 40 16.71 34,760 0.018

5. Albuquerque, NM 70 14.91 31,010 0.018

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Columbus, OH (6) 32.32 67,230 (6)

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 170 27.59 57,380 0.003

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 100 26.51 55,130 0.010

4. Baltimore-Towson, MD 50 25.32 52,670 0.004

5. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 790 24.35 50,640 0.019

See footnotes at end of table.
827

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Supervise and coordinate the activities of helpers, laborers, or material movers.

53-1021 First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand

178,820

20.16 11.74 14.74 19.02 24.36 30.53

41,940 24,420 30,660 39,570 50,660 63,490

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Warehousing and storage 16,740 $ 20.12 41,860 $

Couriers2. 11,250 19.19 39,920

3. Automotive repair and maintenance 10,410 16.90 35,140

4. General freight trucking 6,970 21.84 45,440

5. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers 6,510 21.23 44,170

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motor vehicle manufacturing 710 30.12 62,650

2. Natural gas distribution 50 30.07 62,550

3. Independent artists, writers, and performers 40 30.02 62,450

4. Coal mining 200 29.31 60,960

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 100 28.50 59,280

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New Jersey 8,450 $ 22.19 46,150 $ 0.214

2. Illinois 11,370 20.98 43,630 0.195

3. North Carolina 7,220 18.28 38,010 0.185

4. Indiana 5,280 20.61 42,870 0.181

5. Mississippi 1,930 18.14 37,730 0.173

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 110 23.83 49,570 0.018

2. Michigan 5,580 23.27 48,390 0.130

3. Delaware 300 22.64 47,100 0.071

4. New York 6,950 22.35 46,490 0.083

5. Washington 3,220 22.29 46,350 0.118

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Savannah, GA 540 $ 21.76 45,270 $ 0.360

2. Laredo, TX 290 16.21 33,720 0.352

3. Dalton, GA 230 17.69 36,800 0.300

4. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 430 18.89 39,300 0.265

5. Toledo, OH 840 17.41 36,220 0.259

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Sandusky, OH 40 30.24 62,900 0.106

2. Flint, MI 180 26.61 55,350 0.119

3. Longview, WA 40 26.28 54,660 0.112

4. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 1,280 25.62 53,300 0.108

5. Lancaster, PA 370 25.41 52,840 0.162

See footnotes at end of table.
828

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.

53-1031 First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators

220,570

24.51 13.88 17.75 23.24 29.43 36.67

50,990 28,860 36,910 48,330 61,220 76,270

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General freight trucking 23,210 $ 25.58 53,200 $

Couriers2. 12,290 27.95 58,140

3. Local government (OES designation) 12,240 27.20 56,570

4. Specialized freight trucking 9,770 24.30 50,540

5. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers 8,510 23.97 49,870

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,250 40.94 85,150

2. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 330 33.95 70,620

3. Support activities for water transportation 2,600 33.48 69,630

4. Nonscheduled air transportation 310 33.44 69,550

5. Natural gas distribution 180 32.80 68,220

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 1,020 $ 23.46 48,800 $ 0.389

2. West Virginia 1,890 21.97 45,690 0.266

3. Alabama 4,640 22.25 46,280 0.243

4. North Carolina 9,410 21.99 45,740 0.242

5. Arkansas 2,620 21.37 44,450 0.225

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 530 31.48 65,470 0.174

2. Washington 5,490 27.79 57,810 0.201

3. New Jersey 8,840 27.24 56,650 0.223

4. New York 12,350 26.88 55,910 0.147

5. Massachusetts 3,600 26.73 55,600 0.114

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Decatur, IL 240 $ 17.57 36,540 $ 0.437

2. Rocky Mount, NC 200 22.69 47,200 0.327

3. Cheyenne, WY 130 21.18 44,050 0.316

4. Casper, WY 120 21.44 44,600 0.311

5. Decatur, AL 170 23.16 48,160 0.305

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Anchorage, AK MSA 220 32.88 68,380 0.134

2. Saginaw-Saginaw Township North, MI 130 31.79 66,130 0.144

3. Eau Claire, WI 150 31.77 66,090 0.194

4. Boulder, CO 180 31.56 65,640 0.114

5. Memphis, TN-MS-AR 1,740 31.48 65,470 0.281

See footnotes at end of table.
829

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Pilot and navigate the flight of multi-engine aircraft in regularly scheduled service for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport rating

and certification in specific aircraft type used. Include aircraft instructors with similar certification.

53-2011 Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers

75,810 140,380 50,470 81,080 141,090

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

(4) (4)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Scheduled air transportation 64,360 (5) $ 149,710

2. Nonscheduled air transportation 4,690 (5) 93,640

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 2,710 (5) 87,950

4. Support activities for air transportation 1,210 (5) 81,200

5. Couriers 700 (5) 69,920

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Scheduled air transportation 64,360 (5) 149,710

2. Insurance carriers 50 (5) 116,610

3. Other financial investment activities (6) (5) 114,750

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing (6) (5) 104,620

5. Management and technical consulting services (6) (5) 94,790

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 1,160 (5) $ 135,610 0.382

2. Georgia 7,370 (5) 139,700 0.184

3. Illinois 6,810 (5) 162,160 0.117

4. Hawaii 690 (5) 84,540 0.115

5. Colorado 2,340 (5) 117,590 0.106

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 6,810 (5) 162,160 0.117

2. New York 5,420 (5) 159,390 0.065

3. California 5,710 (5) 151,980 0.038

4. Virginia 2,820 (5) 150,060 0.078

5. Florida 3,090 (5) 145,440 0.039

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Anchorage, AK MSA 950 (5) $ 148,820 0.580

2. Fairbanks, AK MSA 90 (5) 58,710 0.243

3. Memphis, TN-MS-AR 1,220 (5) 104,790 0.197

4. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 6,650 (5) 164,350 0.177

5. Honolulu, HI 560 (5) 90,680 0.131

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 4,970 (5) 170,220 0.100

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 2,530 (5) 164,780 0.062

3. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 6,650 (5) 164,350 0.177

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 2,630 (5) 155,650 0.116

5. Anchorage, AK MSA 950 (5) 148,820 0.580

See footnotes at end of table.
830

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Pilot and navigate the flight of small fixed or rotary winged aircraft, primarily for the transport of cargo and passengers. Requires Commercial Rating. Include

aircraft instructors with similar certification.

53-2012 Commercial pilots

27,120 66,720 28,450 40,780 57,480 83,760 115,220

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (5)

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Nonscheduled air transportation 7,470 (5) $ 65,040

2. Technical and trade schools 3,740 (5) 49,560

3. Support activities for air transportation 3,440 (5) 61,560

4. Other ambulatory health care services 1,720 (5) 58,380

5. Scheduled air transportation 1,450 (5) 81,060

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Machinery and supply merchant wholesalers (6) (5) 105,560

2. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 540 (5) 91,280

3. Power generation and supply 40 (5) 87,680

4. Wired telecommunications carriers (6) (5) 86,810

5. Insurance carriers 110 (5) 81,770

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 550 (5) $ 60,410 0.181

2. Montana 350 (5) 54,570 0.082

3. Louisiana 1,130 (5) 58,440 0.064

4. North Dakota 210 (5) 52,130 0.063

5. South Dakota 190 (5) 45,620 0.050

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Ohio 1,650 (5) 119,000 0.031

2. Illinois 290 (5) 90,030 0.005

3. Hawaii 170 (5) 85,020 0.028

4. New York 250 (5) 77,860 0.003

5. New Hampshire 150 (5) 74,460 0.024

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA 220 (5) $ 60,980 0.255

2. Billings, MT 180 (5) 58,020 0.225

3. Fairbanks, AK MSA 70 (5) 51,200 0.189

4. Lake Charles, LA 140 (5) 53,880 0.162

5. Lafayette, LA 210 (5) 57,730 0.150

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Akron, OH 40 (5) 120,010 0.012

2. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 70 (5) 109,810 0.021

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div (6) (5) 107,220 (6)

4. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 180 (5) 103,120 0.005

5. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 490 (5) 99,870 0.048

See footnotes at end of table.
831

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers according to established procedures and

policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.

53-2021 Air traffic controllers

23,240

53.02 28.56 41.76 56.37 68.37

110,270 59,410 86,860 117,240 142,210

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

(4)

(4)

$ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 20,440 $ 55.92 116,320 $

2. Support activities for air transportation 1,400 30.57 63,590

Nonscheduled air transportation 100 (6) 3. (6)

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 20,440 55.92 116,320

2. Employment services (6) 49.91 103,820

3. Support activities for air transportation 1,400 30.57 63,590

4. Local government (OES designation) (6) 24.13 50,190

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 640 $ 40.07 83,340 $ 0.211

2. New Hampshire 500 62.12 129,220 0.080

3. New Mexico 420 54.35 113,050 0.053

4. Kansas 610 57.78 120,180 0.046

5. Hawaii 220 46.17 96,040 0.037

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New Hampshire 500 62.12 129,220 0.080

2. Virginia 1,120 60.78 126,420 0.031

3. Minnesota 650 60.52 125,890 0.024

4. Illinois 980 59.78 124,350 0.017

5. New York 1,100 59.54 123,850 0.013

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Anchorage, AK MSA 320 $ 48.16 100,180 $ 0.196

2. Kansas City, MO-KS 520 59.67 124,110 0.053

3. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 1,180 61.39 127,690 0.052

4. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 50 41.79 86,920 0.050

5. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 500 60.38 125,580 0.049

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 830 63.20 131,450 0.022

2. Denver-Aurora, CO 170 62.37 129,740 0.014

3. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 610 61.54 128,000 0.034

4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 1,180 61.39 127,690 0.052

5. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 810 60.69 126,240 0.035

See footnotes at end of table.
832

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Ensure the safe takeoff and landing of commercial and military aircraft. Duties include coordination between air-traffic control and maintenance personnel;

dispatching; using airfield landing and navigational aids; implementing airfield safety procedures; monitoring and maintaining flight records; and applying

knowledge of weather information.

53-2022 Airfield operations specialists

4,760

19.90 9.16 12.67 18.09 24.90 34.07

41,400 19,050 26,340 37,630 51,790 70,860

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 1,090 $ 23.00 47,840 $

2. Support activities for air transportation 1,010 14.47 30,100

3. Scheduled air transportation 810 20.22 42,050

4. Nonscheduled air transportation 550 19.09 39,700

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 390 22.38 46,550

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 240 31.46 65,430

2. State government (OES designation) 40 27.66 57,530

3. Local government (OES designation) 1,090 23.00 47,840

4. Colleges and universities 50 22.61 47,030

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 390 22.38 46,550

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Utah 520 $ 13.77 28,630 $ 0.045

2. Alaska 130 23.36 48,580 0.043

3. Oklahoma 120 20.03 41,670 0.008

4. Tennessee 150 12.26 25,510 0.006

5. Idaho 40 19.52 40,600 0.006

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 150 30.23 62,870 0.005

2. Georgia 210 28.20 58,660 0.005

3. California 300 28.00 58,240 0.002

4. Kansas 30 27.37 56,940 0.002

5. Nevada 60 25.79 53,640 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Salt Lake City, UT 390 $ 14.62 30,400 $ 0.066

2. Anchorage, AK MSA 90 22.32 46,430 0.055

3. Dayton, OH 80 13.39 27,860 0.020

4. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 100 33.29 69,240 0.007

5. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 60 20.68 43,010 0.007

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 100 33.29 69,240 0.007

2. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 160 27.13 56,430 0.007

3. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 30 25.98 54,040 0.002

4. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 70 25.47 52,970 0.002

5. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 90 23.28 48,420 0.005

See footnotes at end of table.
833

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.

53-3011 Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians

21,100

10.54 6.80 7.86 9.79 12.09 15.29

21,930 14,140 16,340 20,370 25,140 31,800

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other ambulatory health care services 9,430 $ 10.33 21,480 $

2. Other ground passenger transportation 4,070 9.81 20,410

3. General medical and surgical hospitals 2,750 10.95 22,770

4. Local government (OES designation) 2,600 12.00 24,970

5. School and employee bus transportation 350 11.33 23,570

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals 160 12.35 25,690

2. Local government (OES designation) 2,600 12.00 24,970

3. School and employee bus transportation 350 11.33 23,570

4. General medical and surgical hospitals 2,750 10.95 22,770

5. Outpatient care centers 130 10.61 22,080

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 460 $ 7.31 15,210 $ 0.065

2. South Carolina 920 8.69 18,080 0.050

3. Mississippi 510 8.04 16,720 0.046

4. New Mexico 320 8.08 16,810 0.041

5. New York 2,870 10.66 22,180 0.034

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Idaho 130 19.67 40,910 0.021

2. Maryland 500 15.67 32,600 0.020

3. California 1,630 13.91 28,920 0.011

4. Nevada 60 13.72 28,540 0.005

5. Massachusetts 800 12.82 26,670 0.025

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Columbia, SC 520 $ 8.77 18,230 $ 0.153

2. Anderson, SC 60 8.66 18,020 0.101

3. Florence, SC 80 8.67 18,020 0.095

4. Altoona, PA 50 6.80 14,140 0.082

5. Toledo, OH 170 8.50 17,680 0.052

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA (6) 17.75 36,910 (6)

2. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (6) 16.64 34,620 (6)

3. Baltimore-Towson, MD 450 16.16 33,620 0.035

4. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 60 15.54 32,320 0.003

5. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 420 14.43 30,000 0.010

See footnotes at end of table.
834

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.

53-3021 Bus drivers, transit and intercity

191,120

15.89 9.26 11.56 15.43 19.86 24.08

33,050 19,270 24,050 32,090 41,310 50,090

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Urban transit systems 20,600 $ 14.74 30,650 $

2. Charter bus industry 18,440 11.96 24,880

3. Other ground passenger transportation 9,600 12.14 25,250

4. Interurban and rural bus transportation 9,510 16.13 33,540

5. School and employee bus transportation 3,450 13.05 27,140

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Performing arts companies 180 18.36 38,180

2. Consumer goods rental 30 18.17 37,800

3. Local government (OES designation) (6) 17.73 36,880

4. Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks 130 16.65 34,630

5. Interurban and rural bus transportation 9,510 16.13 33,540

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 2,360 $ 16.40 34,110 $ 0.394

2. Washington 7,930 19.32 40,180 0.290

3. New York 20,380 20.30 42,210 0.243

4. California 36,620 17.51 36,430 0.243

5. Utah 2,190 14.17 29,460 0.190

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York 20,380 20.30 42,210 0.243

2. Washington 7,930 19.32 40,180 0.290

3. California 36,620 17.51 36,430 0.243

4. Ohio (6) 17.50 36,400 (6)

5. Maryland 3,700 17.29 35,970 0.146

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Johnstown, PA 300 $ 14.57 30,310 $ 0.517

2. Honolulu, HI 1,870 17.13 35,620 0.437

3. Norwich-New London, CT-RI Metropolitan NECTA 540 13.94 29,000 0.399

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 19,730 20.64 42,920 0.396

5. Bangor, ME Metropolitan NECTA 250 17.38 36,160 0.385

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA (6) 21.51 44,740 (6)

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 19,730 20.64 42,920 0.396

3. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA (6) 19.43 40,410 (6)

4. Abilene, TX (6) 18.16 37,780 (6)

5. Dayton, OH (6) 17.97 37,380 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
835

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Transport students or special clients, such as the elderly or persons with disabilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist passengers in boarding or

exiting.

53-3022 Bus drivers, school

456,570

12.08 6.58 8.99 11.93 14.82 17.61

25,130 13,690 18,700 24,820 30,820 36,630

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Elementary and secondary schools 247,620 $ 11.80 24,540 $

2. School and employee bus transportation 142,010 12.70 26,410

3. Individual and family services 9,250 9.62 20,000

4. Other ground passenger transportation 8,610 11.53 23,990

5. Child day care services 6,810 9.69 20,150

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Automotive repair and maintenance (6) 14.30 29,750

2. Urban transit systems 2,220 13.99 29,090

3. Local government (OES designation) (6) 13.43 27,940

4. Specialized freight trucking (6) 13.41 27,890

5. Business, computer and management training 50 12.99 27,020

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. New York 46,700 $ 15.05 31,310 $ 0.557

2. West Virginia 3,790 10.15 21,110 0.533

3. North Dakota 1,780 14.16 29,460 0.530

4. Arkansas 6,010 8.87 18,450 0.515

5. Louisiana 8,630 7.20 14,980 0.486

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 990 16.32 33,940 0.326

2. Washington 9,710 15.12 31,450 0.355

3. New York 46,700 15.05 31,310 0.557

4. California 23,150 14.71 30,610 0.154

5. Massachusetts 10,080 14.28 29,700 0.318

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Kingston, NY 740 $ 13.76 28,620 $ 1.218

2. Johnstown, PA 670 9.40 19,560 1.156

3. Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA Metropolitan NECTA 560 15.65 32,550 1.115

4. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 530 9.60 19,960 0.847

5. Waterbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 550 13.36 27,790 0.795

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Kokomo, IN 100 19.98 41,570 0.218

2. Ames, IA 160 17.61 36,620 0.392

3. Elkhart-Goshen, IN 370 17.57 36,540 0.284

4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 880 16.75 34,840 0.099

5. Wausau, WI (6) 16.12 33,520 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
836

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Drive truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sell goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or

pick up and deliver items, such as laundry. May also take orders and collect payments. Include newspaper delivery drivers. Exclude "Truck Drivers, Light or

Delivery Services" (53-3033) and "Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers" (49-9091).

53-3031 Driver/sales workers

396,680

11.72 6.19 7.12 9.99 15.00 20.30

24,380 12,880 14,800 20,770 31,190 42,230

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Limited-service eating places 131,070 $ 7.84 16,310 $

2. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers 64,520 14.35 29,840

3. Drycleaning and laundry services 17,100 14.80 30,790

4. Full-service restaurants 16,860 8.52 17,730

5. Direct selling establishments 15,190 14.12 29,360

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other chemical product and preparation mfg. 80 20.80 43,250

2. Other ambulatory health care services (6) 18.08 37,600

3. Other personal services 580 17.33 36,040

4. Basic chemical manufacturing 50 17.08 35,530

5. Alcoholic beverage merchant wholesalers 10,990 16.94 35,240

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 3,810 $ 10.07 20,940 $ 0.536

2. Oregon 8,110 11.69 24,310 0.492

3. Wyoming 1,280 10.30 21,430 0.488

4. Montana 2,060 11.09 23,060 0.482

5. North Dakota 1,540 10.55 21,940 0.459

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Massachusetts 6,440 14.69 30,560 0.203

2. Connecticut 3,640 14.34 29,820 0.219

3. Maryland 4,990 13.88 28,870 0.197

4. New York 12,470 13.78 28,660 0.149

5. Washington 10,210 13.42 27,910 0.373

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Danville, IL 330 $ 7.80 16,230 $ 1.119

2. Goldsboro, NC 380 14.38 29,910 0.880

3. Fayetteville, NC 950 8.84 18,380 0.777

4. Jacksonville, NC 290 7.30 15,180 0.720

5. Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna, WV-OH 510 8.59 17,870 0.718

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bellingham, WA 160 22.23 46,240 0.207

2. Longview, WA 40 19.79 41,160 0.112

3. Salisbury, MD 190 18.82 39,150 0.357

4. Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division 50 18.31 38,080 0.108

5. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 3,130 17.72 36,850 0.390

See footnotes at end of table.
837

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 GVW, to transport and deliver goods, livestock, or materials in liquid, loose, or

packaged form. May be required to unload truck. May require use of automated routing equipment. Requires commercial drivers' license.

53-3032 Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer

1,673,950

17.46 10.80 13.33 16.85 21.04 25.39

36,320 22,460 27,720 35,040 43,770 52,820

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General freight trucking 583,710 $ 18.60 38,690 $

2. Specialized freight trucking 220,290 17.16 35,680

3. Cement and concrete product manufacturing 78,210 16.12 33,530

4. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers 61,220 18.65 38,800

5. Other specialty trade contractors 47,570 15.96 33,190

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motion picture and video industries (6) 28.34 58,940

2. Wired telecommunications carriers 180 26.33 54,760

3. Motor vehicle manufacturing 750 24.22 50,380

4. Spectator sports 360 23.11 48,080

5. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 570 22.48 46,760

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Arkansas 38,100 $ 17.27 35,920 $ 3.265

2. Nebraska 27,690 16.72 34,770 3.073

3. Iowa 37,720 15.65 32,550 2.566

4. Tennessee 66,290 17.04 35,450 2.439

5. Wyoming 6,110 17.12 35,610 2.330

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 3,230 21.12 43,920 1.063

2. Massachusetts 25,280 19.84 41,260 0.797

3. New Jersey 44,250 19.29 40,130 1.118

4. Illinois 74,360 19.03 39,580 1.276

5. New York 55,040 18.95 39,410 0.656

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Chattanooga, TN-GA 13,000 $ 16.17 33,640 $ 5.570

2. Joplin, MO 4,330 15.58 32,410 5.569

3. Fort Smith, AR-OK 5,510 18.41 38,280 4.613

4. Cedar Rapids, IA 5,420 13.10 27,260 4.074

5. Laredo, TX 3,270 14.43 30,010 3.968

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lawrence-Methuen-Salem, MA-NH NECTA Division 320 23.47 48,820 0.543

2. Ogden-Clearfield, UT 2,820 22.75 47,320 1.474

3. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 1,500 22.71 47,230 1.261

4. Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division 1,110 22.66 47,130 2.403

5. Fairbanks, AK MSA 530 22.34 46,470 1.431

See footnotes at end of table.
838

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Drive a truck or van with a capacity of under 26,000 GVW, primarily to deliver or pick up merchandise or to deliver packages within a specified area. May require

use of automatic routing or location software. May load and unload truck. Exclude "Couriers and Messengers" (43-5021).

53-3033 Truck drivers, light or delivery services

941,590

13.23 7.47 9.31 12.17 16.16 21.23

27,520 15,540 19,370 25,300 33,620 44,160

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

Couriers1. 150,360 $ 18.06 37,560 $

2. General freight trucking 40,650 15.37 31,980

3. Building material and supplies dealers 38,820 11.93 24,810

4. Auto parts, accessories, and tire stores 38,080 8.92 18,550

5. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers 37,580 13.33 27,730

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Performing arts companies 90 25.02 52,050

2. Wired telecommunications carriers 410 23.65 49,190

3. Support activities for water transportation 150 21.77 45,270

4. Professional and similar organizations (6) 21.75 45,240

5. Postal service 2,880 21.15 43,990

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 15,740 $ 11.02 22,910 $ 0.886

2. Utah 9,980 11.94 24,830 0.867

3. Georgia 34,600 12.75 26,520 0.865

4. Mississippi 9,530 12.48 25,950 0.856

5. Maryland 20,990 13.50 28,070 0.829

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 1,790 15.86 32,990 0.589

2. Massachusetts 19,510 15.36 31,950 0.615

3. District of Columbia 1,280 14.94 31,060 0.210

4. Connecticut 11,840 14.82 30,820 0.714

5. Michigan 31,850 14.73 30,640 0.742

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lakeland, FL 2,880 $ 12.83 26,690 $ 1.335

2. Decatur, IL 730 13.32 27,710 1.329

3. Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA 1,060 10.03 20,870 1.228

4. Grand Junction, CO 670 11.74 24,430 1.199

5. St. George, UT 600 11.91 24,770 1.197

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Fairbanks, AK MSA 160 17.84 37,100 0.432

2. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 920 17.15 35,660 0.773

3. Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division 800 17.06 35,470 0.899

4. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 790 16.96 35,280 0.797

5. Ann Arbor, MI 1,230 16.88 35,100 0.622

See footnotes at end of table.
839

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Include hearse drivers. Exclude "Ambulance Drivers and

Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians" (53-3011) and "Bus Drivers" (53-3021 through 53-3022).

53-3041 Taxi drivers and chauffeurs

154,490

10.62 6.85 8.00 9.78 12.19 15.80

22,080 14,250 16,640 20,350 25,360 32,860

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Taxi and limousine service 42,630 $ 11.66 24,250 $

2. Other ground passenger transportation 19,830 9.88 20,550

3. Automobile dealers 12,280 9.25 19,230

4. Traveler accommodation 7,730 9.74 20,250

5. Individual and family services 7,030 9.18 19,090

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motion picture and video industries (6) 22.46 46,710

2. Other financial investment activities 100 20.83 43,320

3. Insurance agencies, brokerages, and related 50 20.52 42,680

4. Legal services 50 18.51 38,510

5. Depository credit intermediation 40 18.22 37,890

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nevada 9,620 $ 12.45 25,890 $ 0.765

2. Hawaii 1,390 10.51 21,870 0.232

3. Connecticut 3,400 13.31 27,690 0.205

4. Maryland 4,760 10.75 22,370 0.188

5. New Jersey 7,280 12.11 25,180 0.184

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 640 14.80 30,780 0.105

2. Connecticut 3,400 13.31 27,690 0.205

3. New York 10,760 12.86 26,740 0.128

4. Nevada 9,620 12.45 25,890 0.765

5. Washington 2,400 12.44 25,870 0.088

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 9,150 $ 12.60 26,200 $ 1.009

2. Taunton-Norton-Raynham, MA NECTA Division 190 12.36 25,700 0.411

3. Atlantic City, NJ 560 9.55 19,870 0.378

4. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,190 16.28 33,870 0.281

5. Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division 320 12.06 25,080 0.269

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,190 16.28 33,870 0.281

2. Stockton, CA 180 14.52 30,210 0.085

3. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 7,870 14.41 29,980 0.158

4. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,390 13.85 28,820 0.144

5. Boulder, CO 90 13.43 27,930 0.057

See footnotes at end of table.
840

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All motor vehicle operators not listed separately.

53-3099 Motor vehicle operators, all other

71,880

12.76 6.75 7.97 10.92 16.55 21.63

26,550 14,040 16,570 22,710 34,410 45,000

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Automobile dealers 10,800 $ 9.46 19,670 $

2. Motor vehicle and parts merchant wholesalers 7,280 10.49 21,810

3. Automotive equipment rental and leasing 6,330 10.78 22,410

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 5,340 19.60 40,760

5. State government (OES designation) 4,600 13.59 28,260

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Support activities for water transportation 860 22.76 47,340

2. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 70 22.16 46,090

3. Architectural and engineering services 570 20.42 42,480

4. Waste collection (6) 19.91 41,410

5. Waste treatment and disposal (6) 19.66 40,900

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Carolina 4,550 $ 12.54 26,090 $ 0.117

2. Indiana 2,800 10.20 21,210 0.096

3. Florida 6,830 11.37 23,660 0.087

4. Colorado 1,890 10.97 22,830 0.086

5. California 11,800 13.43 27,940 0.078

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 160 22.96 47,750 0.053

2. District of Columbia 310 20.42 42,480 0.051

3. Nebraska 330 19.14 39,800 0.037

4. Nevada 560 19.12 39,760 0.045

5. Wyoming 190 18.77 39,040 0.072

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Pocatello, ID 110 $ 7.00 14,550 $ 0.296

2. Fort Wayne, IN 490 6.49 13,500 0.233

3. Jacksonville, NC 90 16.99 35,350 0.223

4. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 280 14.76 30,710 0.216

5. Gary, IN Metro Div 560 (6) (6) 0.206

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 160 23.97 49,850 0.062

2. Anchorage, AK MSA 80 22.84 47,510 0.049

3. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 350 21.61 44,950 0.039

4. Honolulu, HI 250 20.96 43,600 0.058

5. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 170 20.88 43,420 0.089

See footnotes at end of table.
841

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport passengers or freight. Interpret train orders, electronic or manual signals, and

railroad rules and regulations.

53-4011 Locomotive engineers

36,870

29.74 17.33 21.24 27.88 37.91 45.06

61,850 36,060 44,180 57,990 78,860 93,720

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Rail transportation 34,510 $ 30.01 62,430 $

2. Support activities for rail transportation 150 16.53 34,370

3. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 80 21.60 44,930

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 60 22.93 47,700

5. Scenic and sightseeing transportation, land 60 13.97 29,060

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rail transportation 34,510 30.01 62,430

2. Local government (OES designation) (6) 25.79 53,650

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 60 22.93 47,700

4. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 80 21.60 44,930

5. Support activities for rail transportation 150 16.53 34,370

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nebraska 1,710 $ 33.65 69,990 $ 0.190

2. Indiana 1,840 23.78 49,450 0.063

3. Louisiana 680 (6) (6) 0.038

4. Illinois 2,030 32.55 67,710 0.035

5. Alabama 640 20.43 42,490 0.033

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Colorado 640 35.66 74,170 0.029

2. Nebraska 1,710 33.65 69,990 0.190

3. Mississippi 220 32.75 68,120 0.020

4. Utah (6) 32.70 68,020 (6)

5. Illinois 2,030 32.55 67,710 0.035

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div (6) 27.18 56,540 (6)

2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div (6) 21.82 45,380 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.

Employment Hourly

wage

Annual MSA wage

Percent of MSA

employment
842

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Monitor locomotive instruments and watch for dragging equipment, obstacles on rights-of-way, and train signals during run. Watch for and relay traffic signals from

yard workers to yard engineer in railroad yard.

53-4012 Locomotive firers

560

21.96 14.43 16.34 19.85 24.39 37.60

45,680 30,020 33,990 41,290 50,730 78,210

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Rail transportation 440 $ 22.34 46,460 $

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rail transportation 440 22.34 46,460

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. California 140 $ 18.84 39,200 $ 0.001

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Pennsylvania (6) 19.36 40,270 (6)

2. California 140 18.84 39,200 0.001

See footnotes at end of table.
843

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Drive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location.

53-4013 Rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers

5,820

19.24 11.76 14.31 18.21 22.68 27.24

40,020 24,470 29,770 37,880 47,180 56,670

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Rail transportation 2,950 $ 21.50 44,710 $

2. Support activities for rail transportation 870 14.92 31,020

3. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 540 20.09 41,780

4. Other support activities for transportation 320 15.89 33,040

5. Coal mining 230 19.64 40,860

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Local government (OES designation) 80 25.00 52,000

2. Rail transportation 2,950 21.50 44,710

3. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 540 20.09 41,780

4. Coal mining 230 19.64 40,860

5. Other support activities for transportation 320 15.89 33,040

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 200 $ 19.02 39,550 $ 0.028

2. Alabama 330 16.35 34,010 0.017

3. Illinois 570 17.70 36,810 0.010

4. Florida 620 20.63 42,900 0.008

5. Mississippi 80 25.94 53,960 0.007

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Mississippi 80 25.94 53,960 0.007

2. Pennsylvania (6) 22.12 46,000 (6)

3. Minnesota 60 20.68 43,020 0.002

4. Florida 620 20.63 42,900 0.008

5. Indiana (6) 19.70 40,980 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 440 $ 16.28 33,850 $ 0.012

2. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 190 17.79 36,990 0.010

3. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 80 15.43 32,090 0.008

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Gary, IN Metro Div (6) 19.69 40,960 (6)

2. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 190 17.79 36,990 0.010

3. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 440 16.28 33,850 0.012

4. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 80 15.43 32,090 0.008

5. Birmingham-Hoover, AL (6) 14.47 30,090 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
844

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate railroad track switches. Couple or uncouple rolling stock to make up or break up trains. Signal engineers by hand or flagging. May inspect couplings, air

hoses, journal boxes, and hand brakes.

53-4021 Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators

22,810

25.05 14.98 19.07 23.49 31.26 37.09

52,110 31,150 39,660 48,860 65,030 77,160

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Rail transportation 20,380 $ 25.86 53,790 $

2. Support activities for rail transportation 1,070 14.30 29,750

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 70 21.06 43,810

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rail transportation 20,380 25.86 53,790

2. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. (6) 25.62 53,290

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 70 21.06 43,810

4. Support activities for rail transportation 1,070 14.30 29,750

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nebraska 1,030 $ 27.37 56,930 $ 0.114

2. Alabama 850 19.39 40,330 0.044

3. Louisiana 700 24.13 50,180 0.039

4. Iowa 540 22.44 46,670 0.037

5. Illinois 2,080 27.64 57,490 0.036

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Mississippi (6) 30.18 62,780 (6)

2. Tennessee 600 28.27 58,800 0.022

3. Illinois 2,080 27.64 57,490 0.036

4. Nebraska 1,030 27.37 56,930 0.114

5. Colorado 470 27.12 56,400 0.021

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Baton Rouge, LA (6) 24.27 50,480 (6)

2. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (6) 20.35 42,330 (6)

3. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX (6) 12.40 25,800 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.

Employment Hourly

wage

Annual MSA wage

Percent of MSA

employment
845

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Conductors coordinate activities of train crew on passenger or freight train. Coordinate activities of switch-engine crew within yard of railroad, industrial plant, or

similar location. Yardmasters coordinate activities of workers engaged in railroad traffic operations, such as the makeup or breakup of trains, yard switching, and

review train schedules and switching orders.

53-4031 Railroad conductors and yardmasters

37,110

28.31 17.29 20.61 26.70 35.79 43.01

58,880 35,960 42,870 55,530 74,440 89,460

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Rail transportation 34,770 $ 28.46 59,200 $

2. Support activities for rail transportation 170 17.02 35,390

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Rail transportation 34,770 28.46 59,200

2. Basic chemical manufacturing (6) 19.99 41,570

3. Support activities for rail transportation 170 17.02 35,390

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nebraska 1,690 $ 33.67 70,040 $ 0.188

2. Illinois 2,470 30.63 63,700 0.042

3. Alabama 810 (6) (6) 0.042

4. New York 2,900 25.83 53,730 0.035

5. Ohio 1,570 19.55 40,670 0.029

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nebraska 1,690 33.67 70,040 0.188

2. Kentucky (6) 32.63 67,870 (6)

3. Colorado 640 31.91 66,360 0.029

4. Mississippi 320 31.31 65,120 0.029

5. Illinois 2,470 30.63 63,700 0.042

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX (6) 19.57 40,710 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.

Employment Hourly

wage

Annual MSA wage

Percent of MSA

employment
846

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate subway or elevated suburban train with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar to transport passengers. May handle fares.

53-4041 Subway and streetcar operators

6,740

22.20 14.98 19.14 23.55 25.94 27.48

46,180 31,160 39,820 48,980 53,960 57,150

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 6,170 $ 22.36 46,500 $

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Local government (OES designation) 6,170 22.36 46,500

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Texas 470 $ 18.46 38,400 $ 0.005

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California (6) 23.84 49,580 (6)

2. Texas 470 18.46 38,400 0.005

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 230 $ 19.96 41,520 $ 0.012

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 230 19.96 41,520 0.012

See footnotes at end of table.
847

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All rail transportation workers not listed separately.

53-4099 Rail transportation workers, all other

6,360

18.43 11.73 15.13 18.82 21.43 24.80

38,330 24,400 31,470 39,150 44,560 51,570

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Rail transportation 4,460 $ 18.54 38,570 $

2. Support activities for rail transportation 760 15.48 32,190

3. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 40 24.08 50,090

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 40 24.08 50,090

2. Local government (OES designation) (6) 21.02 43,710

3. Rail transportation 4,460 18.54 38,570

4. Support activities for rail transportation 760 15.48 32,190

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Ohio 1,720 $ 18.08 37,610 $ 0.032

2. Illinois 870 20.82 43,300 0.015

3. Kentucky 200 19.49 40,540 0.011

4. North Carolina 400 17.14 35,650 0.010

5. West Virginia 40 12.78 26,590 0.006

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 870 20.82 43,300 0.015

2. Arkansas 30 20.39 42,420 0.003

3. Minnesota 130 19.85 41,280 0.005

4. Louisiana (6) 19.81 41,200 (6)

5. Kentucky 200 19.49 40,540 0.011

See footnotes at end of table.
848

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Stand watch to look for obstructions in path of vessel, measure water depth, turn wheel on bridge, or use emergency equipment as directed by captain, mate, or

pilot. Break out, rig, overhaul, and store cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear. Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to preserve the painted

surface of the ship and to maintain line and ship equipment. Must hold government-issued certification and tankerman certification when working aboard

liquid-carrying vessels. Include able seamen and ordinary seamen.

53-5011 Sailors and marine oilers

31,690

15.73 9.24 11.44 14.73 19.15 23.87

32,710 19,220 23,790 30,630 39,830 49,650

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Support activities for water transportation 8,100 $ 16.16 33,610 $

2. Sea, coastal, and Great Lakes transportation 7,530 16.81 34,960

3. Inland water transportation 6,270 14.99 31,180

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,880 16.61 34,540

5. Scenic and sightseeing transportation, water 1,570 11.85 24,640

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) (6) 18.37 38,200

2. Traveler accommodation 70 16.84 35,020

3. Sea, coastal, and Great Lakes transportation 7,530 16.81 34,960

4. Seafood product preparation and packaging (6) 16.79 34,920

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,880 16.61 34,540

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 6,870 $ 15.28 31,780 $ 0.387

2. Alaska 440 19.49 40,540 0.145

3. Virginia 2,600 18.02 37,470 0.072

4. Washington 1,660 20.30 42,220 0.061

5. Kentucky 1,030 15.65 32,560 0.058

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 1,660 20.30 42,220 0.061

2. Minnesota (6) 19.80 41,190 (6)

3. Alaska 440 19.49 40,540 0.145

4. Virginia 2,600 18.02 37,470 0.072

5. Oregon 320 17.52 36,440 0.019

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA 1,610 $ 15.01 31,210 $ 1.865

2. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 3,000 15.12 31,440 0.660

3. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 2,550 18.13 37,710 0.342

4. Baton Rouge, LA 950 15.56 32,370 0.267

5. Lake Charles, LA 220 18.89 39,290 0.255

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 1,190 20.67 43,000 0.087

2. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 230 20.21 42,040 0.024

3. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 120 19.94 41,470 0.146

4. Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA 110 19.76 41,090 0.247

5. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 630 19.43 40,400 0.050

See footnotes at end of table.
849

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats, that travel into and out of harbors, estuaries, straits, and sounds

and on rivers, lakes, bays, and oceans. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard. Exclude "Motorboat Operators" (53-5022).

53-5021 Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels

29,170

27.43 14.11 18.69 25.69 33.45 42.90

57,060 29,360 38,880 53,430 69,570 89,230

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Support activities for water transportation 8,760 $ 30.48 63,410 $

2. Inland water transportation 5,430 27.36 56,910

3. Sea, coastal, and Great Lakes transportation 5,350 28.74 59,770

4. Scenic and sightseeing transportation, water 2,690 19.07 39,670

5. Machinery and equipment rental and leasing 1,010 26.71 55,570

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,000 30.71 63,880

2. Support activities for water transportation 8,760 30.48 63,410

3. Seafood product preparation and packaging (6) 30.31 63,050

4. Sea, coastal, and Great Lakes transportation 5,350 28.74 59,770

5. Other motor vehicle dealers (6) 28.20 58,650

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 6,880 $ 30.60 63,650 $ 0.387

2. Hawaii 1,020 21.21 44,120 0.170

3. Alaska 450 25.96 54,010 0.148

4. Washington 1,300 30.00 62,400 0.047

5. Virginia 1,560 31.17 64,830 0.043

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Michigan 250 32.67 67,960 0.006

2. Virginia 1,560 31.17 64,830 0.043

3. Louisiana 6,880 30.60 63,650 0.387

4. Connecticut 350 30.55 63,540 0.021

5. New York 1,690 30.45 63,330 0.020

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA 2,820 $ 31.23 64,950 $ 3.266

2. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 2,310 28.95 60,210 0.508

3. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 1,530 31.37 65,240 0.205

4. Lake Charles, LA 160 29.33 61,010 0.185

5. Honolulu, HI 780 21.70 45,140 0.182

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 40 72.67 151,160 0.003

2. Baton Rouge, LA 430 36.20 75,290 0.121

3. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 110 34.15 71,030 0.036

4. Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA 30 32.86 68,340 0.067

5. Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metro Div 520 31.85 66,260 0.043

See footnotes at end of table.
850

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate small motor-driven boats to carry passengers and freight between ships, or ship to shore. May patrol harbors and beach areas. May assist in navigational

activities.

53-5022 Motorboat operators

2,450

16.74 8.31 11.22 15.55 22.04 26.52

34,810 17,270 23,340 32,350 45,850 55,170

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Scenic and sightseeing transportation, water 750 $ 13.79 28,680 $

2. Other amusement and recreation industries 330 15.10 31,410

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 260 23.18 48,210

4. Inland water transportation 230 15.60 32,450

5. State government (OES designation) 180 23.63 49,150

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 180 23.63 49,150

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 260 23.18 48,210

3. Support activities for water transportation 70 17.87 37,160

4. Local government (OES designation) 100 17.32 36,030

5. Inland water transportation 230 15.60 32,450

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 190 $ 20.22 42,060 $ 0.011

2. Florida 620 13.37 27,820 0.008

3. Maine 40 16.31 33,930 0.007

4. Oregon 100 19.94 41,470 0.006

5. Washington 70 22.09 45,940 0.003

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 70 22.09 45,940 0.003

2. Maryland 30 21.89 45,520 0.001

3. California 300 20.99 43,650 0.002

4. Louisiana 190 20.22 42,060 0.011

5. Oregon 100 19.94 41,470 0.006

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Naples-Marco Island, FL 40 $ 13.28 27,610 $ 0.031

2. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 50 17.82 37,070 0.011

3. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metro Div 40 18.02 37,490 0.007

4. Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metro Div 50 12.65 26,310 0.007

5. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 70 15.17 31,550 0.006

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 40 23.07 47,980 0.004

2. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA (6) 20.04 41,680 (6)

3. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metro Div 40 18.02 37,490 0.007

4. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 50 17.82 37,070 0.011

5. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 70 15.17 31,550 0.006

See footnotes at end of table.
851

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration

equipment aboard ship.

53-5031 Ship engineers

14,190

28.53 16.41 19.80 26.36 35.75 44.65

59,340 34,140 41,190 54,820 74,360 92,860

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Sea, coastal, and Great Lakes transportation 5,730 $ 29.99 62,370 $

2. Support activities for water transportation 2,910 29.10 60,520

3. Inland water transportation 2,080 26.01 54,100

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 870 27.50 57,210

5. Support activities for mining 810 28.17 58,600

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Sea, coastal, and Great Lakes transportation 5,730 29.99 62,370

2. Support activities for water transportation 2,910 29.10 60,520

3. Support activities for mining 810 28.17 58,600

4. State government (OES designation) 440 27.86 57,950

5. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 870 27.50 57,210

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 1,790 $ 29.65 61,680 $ 0.101

2. Alaska 230 27.61 57,440 0.076

3. Virginia 1,560 30.19 62,780 0.043

4. Florida 2,730 30.71 63,880 0.035

5. Washington 890 31.86 66,260 0.033

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Ohio 140 32.15 66,880 0.003

2. New York 840 32.13 66,820 0.010

3. Washington 890 31.86 66,260 0.033

4. Florida 2,730 30.71 63,880 0.035

5. Virginia 1,560 30.19 62,780 0.043

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 1,530 $ 30.25 62,920 $ 0.205

2. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 550 27.92 58,080 0.121

3. Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan NECTA 70 27.18 56,520 0.071

4. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 830 31.56 65,650 0.061

5. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 360 30.23 62,870 0.029

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Jacksonville, FL 120 35.59 74,030 0.020

2. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 830 31.56 65,650 0.061

3. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 1,530 30.25 62,920 0.205

4. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 360 30.23 62,870 0.029

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 720 28.33 58,920 0.014

See footnotes at end of table.
852

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate and tend bridges, canal locks, and lighthouses to permit marine passage on inland waterways, near shores, and at danger points in waterway passages.

May supervise such operations. Include drawbridge operators, lock tenders and operators, and slip bridge operators.

53-6011 Bridge and lock tenders

3,700

17.27 8.22 12.05 18.76 22.12 24.21

35,930 17,090 25,060 39,010 46,010 50,360

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,180 $ 21.75 45,230 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 1,030 15.18 31,580

3. State government (OES designation) 760 16.01 33,300

4. Rail transportation 220 20.89 43,450

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 1,180 21.75 45,230

2. Rail transportation 220 20.89 43,450

3. State government (OES designation) 760 16.01 33,300

4. Local government (OES designation) 1,030 15.18 31,580

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 390 $ 14.02 29,160 $ 0.022

2. Mississippi 120 16.13 33,540 0.011

3. West Virginia 70 21.25 44,200 0.010

4. Arkansas 70 19.93 41,460 0.006

5. Alabama 110 21.27 44,250 0.006

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Minnesota 100 22.69 47,190 0.004

2. Illinois 290 22.11 45,990 0.005

3. Ohio 70 21.59 44,910 0.001

4. Washington 60 21.42 44,550 0.002

5. Alabama 110 21.27 44,250 0.006

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 110 $ 13.37 27,810 $ 0.024

2. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL 40 20.93 43,530 0.021

3. Baton Rouge, LA 50 17.79 37,000 0.014

4. Pittsburgh, PA 130 21.14 43,980 0.012

5. Edison, NJ Metro Div 90 17.77 36,960 0.009

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. St. Louis, MO-IL 40 24.21 50,350 0.003

2. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 120 21.87 45,480 0.003

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 50 21.65 45,020 0.004

4. Pittsburgh, PA 130 21.14 43,980 0.012

5. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL 40 20.93 43,530 0.021

See footnotes at end of table.
853

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Park automobiles or issue tickets for customers in a parking lot or garage. May collect fee.

53-6021 Parking lot attendants

131,870

8.87 6.51 7.14 8.33 10.08 12.26

18,450 13,540 14,850 17,320 20,960 25,500

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other personal services 68,240 $ 8.75 18,200 $

2. Automobile dealers 9,280 9.62 20,010

3. Traveler accommodation 8,110 8.64 17,980

4. Local government (OES designation) 4,830 10.03 20,870

5. Other amusement and recreation industries 2,590 8.36 17,390

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. State government (OES designation) 230 13.73 28,550

2. Offices of real estate agents and brokers 200 10.49 21,830

3. Offices of physicians 90 10.41 21,650

4. Junior colleges (6) 10.31 21,450

5. Activities related to real estate 620 10.29 21,410

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 2,820 $ 8.02 16,670 $ 0.471

2. District of Columbia 1,890 9.82 20,420 0.310

3. Nevada 3,140 8.50 17,680 0.250

4. Connecticut 2,840 9.66 20,100 0.171

5. New York 14,300 9.04 18,800 0.170

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 60 10.74 22,340 0.020

2. Massachusetts 3,220 10.33 21,480 0.102

3. New Hampshire 240 9.97 20,740 0.038

4. Washington 2,990 9.92 20,640 0.109

5. Minnesota 1,610 9.83 20,440 0.060

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Atlantic City, NJ 860 $ 8.98 18,680 $ 0.580

2. Honolulu, HI 2,240 7.89 16,410 0.524

3. Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metro Div 2,740 8.57 17,820 0.361

4. Springfield, MA-CT Metropolitan NECTA 1,020 9.21 19,150 0.346

5. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 2,650 8.80 18,300 0.292

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 2,650 11.84 24,620 0.274

2. Iowa City, IA 60 11.82 24,580 0.079

3. Rochester, MN 30 11.18 23,250 0.030

4. Reading, PA (6) 11.03 22,950 (6)

5. Anchorage, AK MSA 50 11.01 22,910 0.031

See footnotes at end of table.
854

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Service automobiles, buses, trucks, boats, and other automotive or marine vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories. Collect payment for services and

supplies. May lubricate vehicle, change motor oil, install antifreeze, or replace lights or other accessories, such as windshield wiper blades or fan belts. May repair

or replace tires.

53-6031 Service station attendants

94,780

9.21 6.59 7.50 8.53 10.38 13.12

19,150 13,700 15,600 17,750 21,600 27,290

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Automotive repair and maintenance 38,390 $ 8.93 18,570 $

2. Gasoline stations 33,200 8.51 17,690

3. Grocery stores 3,720 8.72 18,150

4. Automobile dealers 3,440 10.38 21,580

5. Local government (OES designation) 2,120 15.06 31,330

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 380 17.30 35,980

2. Local government (OES designation) 2,120 15.06 31,330

3. Other general merchandise stores 1,270 13.97 29,060

4. State government (OES designation) 80 13.92 28,950

5. Department stores (6) 13.76 28,630

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Oregon 7,650 $ 8.66 18,010 $ 0.464

2. New Jersey 9,520 8.26 17,190 0.241

3. Maine 1,040 8.08 16,800 0.174

4. South Dakota 650 8.83 18,370 0.171

5. North Dakota 570 9.29 19,320 0.170

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 8,730 10.99 22,870 0.058

2. Alaska 420 10.85 22,580 0.138

3. Washington 2,680 10.52 21,880 0.098

4. Michigan 2,900 10.35 21,530 0.068

5. Florida 2,470 10.10 21,020 0.031

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Medford, OR 500 $ 8.63 17,940 $ 0.610

2. Bend, OR 400 8.64 17,970 0.610

3. Bangor, ME Metropolitan NECTA 370 7.87 16,370 0.569

4. Salem, OR 730 8.68 18,060 0.499

5. Eugene-Springfield, OR 720 8.55 17,790 0.487

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Lansing-East Lansing, MI (6) 15.37 31,970 (6)

2. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA (6) 12.36 25,700 (6)

3. Tacoma, WA Metro Div (6) 12.23 25,430 (6)

4. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div 2,040 12.15 25,280 0.050

5. La Crosse, WI-MN 70 12.08 25,120 0.096

See footnotes at end of table.
855

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under

direction of traffic engineer.

53-6041 Traffic technicians

6,560

18.68 11.30 13.28 17.86 23.35 27.52

38,840 23,490 27,620 37,140 48,560 57,250

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Local government (OES designation) 4,260 $ 19.94 41,470 $

2. State government (OES designation) 1,510 15.70 32,650

3. Architectural and engineering services 180 18.16 37,770

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Local government (OES designation) 4,260 19.94 41,470

2. Architectural and engineering services 180 18.16 37,770

3. State government (OES designation) 1,510 15.70 32,650

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Idaho 470 $ 13.80 28,700 $ 0.075

2. Tennessee 670 14.78 30,750 0.025

3. New Mexico 100 15.41 32,060 0.013

4. Oklahoma 150 16.02 33,320 0.010

5. Kansas 90 22.59 46,990 0.007

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Arizona 130 26.80 55,740 0.005

2. Oregon 70 22.72 47,250 0.004

3. Kansas 90 22.59 46,990 0.007

4. New Jersey 110 22.41 46,610 0.003

5. Colorado 50 22.16 46,100 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Johnson City, TN 40 $ 14.49 30,150 $ 0.053

2. Boise City-Nampa, ID 100 13.94 28,990 0.037

3. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 250 14.26 29,660 0.028

4. Knoxville, TN 80 15.43 32,090 0.025

5. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro, TN 130 16.31 33,920 0.017

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 40 25.32 52,660 0.009

2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div (6) 23.40 48,670 (6)

3. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 60 22.77 47,370 0.006

4. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metro Div 150 19.17 39,870 0.008

5. Austin-Round Rock, TX (6) 19.07 39,660 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
856

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Include rail transport inspectors, such as freight inspectors, car inspectors, rail

inspectors, and other nonprecision inspectors of other types of transportation vehicles.

53-6051 Transportation inspectors

23,790

26.62 12.29 18.04 24.22 34.24 45.82

55,370 25,550 37,520 50,390 71,210 95,310

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 4,020 $ 43.35 90,170 $

2. Rail transportation 3,020 25.68 53,410

3. Support activities for air transportation 1,610 21.94 45,630

4. Scheduled air transportation 1,220 32.05 66,660

5. General freight trucking 1,060 19.41 40,370

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 4,020 43.35 90,170

2. Scheduled air transportation 1,220 32.05 66,660

3. Other schools and instruction 30 28.63 59,550

4. Nonscheduled air transportation 90 28.03 58,300

5. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 810 27.92 58,070

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 210 $ 21.89 45,540 $ 0.080

2. Alaska 200 33.65 69,990 0.066

3. Montana 190 23.28 48,420 0.044

4. District of Columbia 230 45.04 93,690 0.038

5. Nebraska 310 24.06 50,050 0.034

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. District of Columbia 230 45.04 93,690 0.038

2. Alaska 200 33.65 69,990 0.066

3. West Virginia 60 33.29 69,230 0.008

4. Minnesota 210 33.27 69,200 0.008

5. Arizona 360 32.29 67,170 0.014

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Anchorage, AK MSA 140 $ 34.46 71,680 $ 0.086

2. Springfield, IL 90 22.74 47,290 0.083

3. Charleston-North Charleston, SC 230 29.35 61,050 0.083

4. Cheyenne, WY 30 16.78 34,910 0.073

5. Dayton, OH 290 (6) (6) 0.072

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oklahoma City, OK 100 46.72 97,180 0.018

2. Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metro Div 60 42.62 88,650 0.008

3. Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, ME Metroploitan NECTA 30 40.41 84,050 0.015

4. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI 70 40.22 83,650 0.008

5. Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metro Div 330 38.69 80,470 0.032

See footnotes at end of table.
857

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All transportation workers not listed separately.

53-6099 Transportation workers, all other

42,130

15.55 8.21 10.21 14.51 20.21 23.84

32,350 17,070 21,230 30,180 42,040 49,590

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Support activities for air transportation 8,530 $ 11.95 24,850 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 1,640 19.13 39,790

Couriers3. 1,480 18.08 37,600

4. Support activities for water transportation 1,270 24.07 50,070

5. Automotive equipment rental and leasing 1,180 12.23 25,430

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Support activities for water transportation 1,270 24.07 50,070

2. Local government (OES designation) 1,640 19.13 39,790

Couriers3. 1,480 18.08 37,600

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 60 18.07 37,580

5. Inland water transportation (6) 17.89 37,210

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 1,030 $ 15.22 31,670 $ 0.172

2. Alaska 340 (6) (6) 0.112

3. Wyoming 230 12.01 24,970 0.088

4. Washington 1,740 17.75 36,910 0.064

5. Tennessee 1,350 14.57 30,310 0.050

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Ohio 1,500 18.12 37,690 0.028

2. Massachusetts 310 17.92 37,280 0.010

3. Pennsylvania 1,100 17.83 37,090 0.020

4. California 5,660 17.80 37,030 0.038

5. Washington 1,740 17.75 36,910 0.064

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Honolulu, HI 930 $ 15.30 31,820 $ 0.217

2. Amarillo, TX 110 11.15 23,190 0.103

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metro Div 1,350 15.92 33,110 0.099

4. Cheyenne, WY 40 10.20 21,220 0.097

5. Memphis, TN-MS-AR 530 17.44 36,270 0.086

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Napa, CA 40 28.05 58,350 0.063

2. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA 340 23.75 49,410 0.038

3. Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH 530 19.67 40,920 0.050

4. Dayton, OH (6) 19.59 40,740 (6)

5. Philadelphia, PA Metro Div 530 19.42 40,390 0.028

See footnotes at end of table.
858

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Control or tend conveyors or conveyor systems that move materials or products to and from stockpiles, processing stations, departments, or vehicles. May control

speed and routing of materials or products.

53-7011 Conveyor operators and tenders

50,080

13.45 8.25 10.33 13.09 16.09 19.24

27,970 17,170 21,490 27,220 33,460 40,030

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

Couriers1. 14,520 $ 13.94 29,000 $

2. Farm product raw material merch. whls. 4,360 11.59 24,110

3. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers 2,210 11.61 24,140

4. Warehousing and storage 1,700 13.80 28,710

5. Lumber and const. supply merchant wholesalers 1,280 12.92 26,870

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Power generation and supply 40 20.91 43,490

2. Metal ore mining 100 18.88 39,280

3. Coal mining 1,240 18.20 37,850

4. Support activities for water transportation 40 17.91 37,250

5. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 1,040 17.25 35,880

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Dakota 800 $ 13.18 27,420 $ 0.238

2. Nebraska 1,390 12.08 25,130 0.154

3. Montana 470 15.19 31,590 0.110

4. Arkansas 1,220 11.89 24,740 0.105

5. South Dakota 360 11.44 23,800 0.094

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wyoming 60 24.16 50,260 0.023

2. New Mexico 110 18.88 39,270 0.014

3. West Virginia 410 18.84 39,190 0.058

4. Hawaii 140 16.16 33,610 0.023

5. New Jersey 1,800 15.81 32,880 0.045

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Great Falls, MT 70 $ 15.25 31,720 $ 0.206

2. Wheeling, WV-OH 100 18.46 38,400 0.153

3. Springfield, MO 280 13.26 27,580 0.148

4. Sheboygan, WI 90 16.17 33,630 0.146

5. Charleston, WV 180 19.44 40,440 0.126

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Albuquerque, NM (6) 21.20 44,100 (6)

2. Charleston, WV 180 19.44 40,440 0.126

3. Wheeling, WV-OH 100 18.46 38,400 0.153

4. Pittsburgh, PA 130 18.13 37,700 0.012

5. Redding, CA (6) 17.95 37,340 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
859

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions. Exclude "Excavating and

Loading Machine and Dragline Operators" (53-7032).

53-7021 Crane and tower operators

45,740

19.93 11.66 14.46 18.77 24.46 30.39

41,450 24,240 30,080 39,040 50,890 63,210

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other specialty trade contractors 6,990 $ 23.05 47,950 $

2. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 3,820 18.23 37,920

3. Support activities for water transportation 3,030 27.32 56,830

4. Building foundation and exterior contractors 2,390 21.36 44,420

5. Nonresidential building construction 1,980 20.48 42,590

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Support activities for water transportation 3,030 27.32 56,830

2. Oil and gas extraction 50 26.91 55,970

3. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 640 25.06 52,120

4. Sea, coastal, and Great Lakes transportation 80 24.29 50,520

5. Services to buildings and dwellings 40 24.01 49,940

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 980 $ 14.32 29,780 $ 0.138

2. Louisiana 1,860 17.77 36,970 0.105

3. Indiana 2,430 18.88 39,270 0.083

4. South Carolina 1,070 20.76 43,180 0.058

5. Texas 5,090 16.09 33,460 0.052

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nevada 550 31.04 64,560 0.044

2. Hawaii 230 30.37 63,170 0.038

3. Massachusetts 300 28.58 59,450 0.009

4. Connecticut 320 27.18 56,530 0.019

5. Washington 1,300 26.77 55,680 0.047

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Gary, IN Metro Div 1,260 $ 17.85 37,130 $ 0.463

2. Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA 340 19.30 40,140 0.394

3. Charleston-North Charleston, SC 610 23.71 49,310 0.219

4. Pascagoula, MS 110 15.64 32,520 0.211

5. Owensboro, KY 100 19.75 41,070 0.207

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div (6) 33.75 70,200 (6)

2. Reno-Sparks, NV (6) 32.90 68,430 (6)

3. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 350 32.16 66,890 0.039

4. Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH NECTA Division 150 31.41 65,330 0.009

5. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 240 31.04 64,570 0.005

See footnotes at end of table.
860

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate dredge to remove sand, gravel, or other materials from lakes, rivers, or streams; and to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways.

53-7031 Dredge operators

1,780

17.81 10.73 13.28 16.26 21.22 27.85

37,050 22,320 27,630 33,820 44,130 57,930

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying 860 $ 15.72 32,700 $

2. Other heavy construction 450 21.46 44,640

3. State government (OES designation) 50 18.33 38,120

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 50 23.19 48,240

5. Highway, street, and bridge construction 40 13.01 27,060

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 50 23.19 48,240

2. Other heavy construction 450 21.46 44,640

3. State government (OES designation) 50 18.33 38,120

4. Coal mining (6) 16.29 33,890

5. Cement and concrete product manufacturing (6) 16.21 33,710

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Nebraska 110 $ 13.01 27,060 $ 0.012

2. Virginia 110 21.21 44,110 0.003

3. Mississippi 30 14.29 29,720 0.003

4. Louisiana 60 13.37 27,810 0.003

5. Iowa 50 15.32 31,870 0.003

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 40 26.49 55,100

2. Minnesota 40 25.78 53,610 0.001

3. New Jersey 60 24.62 51,210 0.002

4. Michigan 50 22.26 46,290 0.001

5. Virginia 110 21.21 44,110 0.003

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 30 $ 19.23 40,010 $ 0.048

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC (6) 23.48 48,840 (6)

2. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX (6) 19.58 40,720 (6)

3. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 30 19.23 40,010 0.048

4. Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN (6) 16.24 33,780 (6)

5. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL (6) 16.07 33,420 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
861

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate or tend machinery equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets, to excavate and load loose materials. Exclude "Dredge Operators" (53-7031).

53-7032 Excavating and loading machine and dragline operators

67,590

17.19 10.65 12.83 15.83 20.32 26.18

35,740 22,150 26,690 32,930 42,270 54,460

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Other specialty trade contractors 20,850 $ 17.49 36,380 $

2. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying 7,420 15.55 32,350

3. Utility system construction 7,330 16.83 35,010

4. Highway, street, and bridge construction 4,590 17.18 35,730

5. Coal mining 4,460 18.89 39,290

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Power generation and supply 230 23.88 49,670

2. Pipeline transportation of natural gas 90 22.42 46,640

3. Other amusement and recreation industries (6) 22.22 46,210

4. Water, sewage and other systems 30 20.72 43,090

5. Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores (6) 20.20 42,010

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 2,250 $ 19.34 40,220 $ 0.858

2. Oregon 2,380 17.03 35,420 0.144

3. West Virginia 790 18.35 38,160 0.111

4. Idaho 690 17.31 36,010 0.111

5. Vermont 330 15.50 32,250 0.110

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 2,800 24.80 51,580 0.019

2. Illinois 1,590 24.79 51,560 0.027

3. Massachusetts 970 23.81 49,530 0.031

4. Washington 1,130 23.17 48,200 0.041

5. Missouri 2,100 22.92 47,680 0.078

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Cheyenne, WY 170 $ 16.56 34,450 $ 0.413

2. Coeur d'Alene, ID 200 19.93 41,450 0.367

3. Medford, OR 200 15.67 32,600 0.244

4. Prescott, AZ 140 17.16 35,700 0.222

5. Naples-Marco Island, FL 280 13.33 27,730 0.216

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 700 27.86 57,950 0.055

2. Madison, WI (6) 27.38 56,950 (6)

3. Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metro Div 100 27.27 56,730 0.007

4. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan NECTA 80 27.22 56,610 0.019

5. Duluth, MN-WI (6) 27.21 56,600 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
862

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate underground loading machine to load coal, ore, or rock into shuttle or mine car or onto conveyors. Loading equipment may include power shovels,

hoisting engines equipped with cable-drawn scraper or scoop, or machines equipped with gathering arms and conveyor.

53-7033 Loading machine operators, underground mining

2,480

19.37 12.75 15.28 17.91 21.26 26.41

40,290 26,530 31,770 37,250 44,210 54,930

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Coal mining 1,090 $ 22.11 46,000 $

2. Lumber and const. supply merchant wholesalers 60 16.01 33,310

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Coal mining 1,090 22.11 46,000

2. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying (6) 17.11 35,600

3. Lumber and const. supply merchant wholesalers 60 16.01 33,310

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 300 $ 18.92 39,340 $ 0.042

2. Utah 240 (6) (6) 0.021

3. Kentucky 340 17.81 37,040 0.019

4. Pennsylvania 170 18.32 38,100 0.003

5. Oklahoma 50 18.39 38,250 0.003

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 60 20.41 42,450

2. West Virginia 300 18.92 39,340 0.042

3. Oklahoma 50 18.39 38,250 0.003

4. Pennsylvania 170 18.32 38,100 0.003

5. Illinois 110 17.85 37,130 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Pittsburgh, PA 40 $ 21.85 45,450 $ 0.004

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Pittsburgh, PA 40 21.85 45,450 0.004

2. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA (6) 14.71 30,590 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
863

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate or tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operated cable equipment. Exclude "Crane and Tower Operators" (53-7021).

53-7041 Hoist and winch operators

2,990

17.56 10.71 12.73 16.16 21.19 28.67

36,530 22,280 26,470 33,620 44,080 59,640

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Support activities for water transportation 290 $ 27.06 56,280 $

Logging2. 240 17.38 36,140

3. Power generation and supply 200 22.29 46,360

4. Support activities for road transportation 190 11.04 22,960

5. Building equipment contractors 140 17.21 35,790

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Support activities for water transportation 290 27.06 56,280

2. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying 60 23.76 49,420

3. Power generation and supply 200 22.29 46,360

4. Coal mining 50 21.24 44,170

5. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. (6) 21.20 44,100

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Oregon 250 $ 18.55 38,590 $ 0.015

2. Alaska 40 (6) (6) 0.013

3. Mississippi 120 12.93 26,900 0.011

4. Connecticut 150 (6) (6) 0.009

5. Washington 120 21.92 45,590 0.004

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California 220 27.26 56,710 0.001

2. Ohio 100 22.62 47,040 0.002

3. Pennsylvania (6) 22.07 45,900 (6)

4. Washington 120 21.92 45,590 0.004

5. New Jersey 50 20.38 42,400 0.001

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 90 $ 20.50 42,640 $ 0.009

2. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 40 12.80 26,630 0.009

3. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 40 11.68 24,290 0.002

4. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 50 20.72 43,100 0.002

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metro Div (6) 29.76 61,890 (6)

2. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA 50 20.72 43,100 0.002

3. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 90 20.50 42,640 0.009

4. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 40 12.80 26,630 0.009

5. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 40 11.68 24,290 0.002

See footnotes at end of table.
864

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location. Exclude "Logging

Equipment Operators" (45-4022).

53-7051 Industrial truck and tractor operators

629,100

13.99 9.13 10.73 13.11 16.35 20.63

29,090 18,980 22,320 27,270 34,000 42,900

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Warehousing and storage 77,880 $ 13.53 28,140 $

2. Building material and supplies dealers 51,690 12.07 25,100

3. Employment services 38,300 11.81 24,560

4. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers 25,810 14.45 30,050

5. General freight trucking 21,000 15.35 31,930

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Natural gas distribution 100 27.77 57,770

2. Motor vehicle manufacturing 3,650 23.18 48,200

3. Power generation and supply 570 21.79 45,330

4. Local government (OES designation) 3,020 20.60 42,840

5. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 970 18.99 39,500

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Kentucky 15,220 $ 13.55 28,170 $ 0.855

2. Arkansas 9,550 12.24 25,460 0.818

3. Tennessee 20,990 13.34 27,760 0.772

4. Georgia 30,600 12.53 26,070 0.765

5. Indiana 21,820 14.36 29,880 0.749

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 670 17.94 37,320 0.220

2. Michigan 22,100 17.63 36,670 0.515

3. Wyoming 810 17.05 35,470 0.309

4. Washington 14,500 16.34 33,980 0.530

5. California 69,220 15.76 32,780 0.459

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Dalton, GA 2,680 $ 11.97 24,900 $ 3.494

2. Danville, IL 580 15.36 31,960 1.966

3. Joplin, MO 1,250 11.58 24,100 1.608

4. Winchester, VA-WV 840 12.80 26,620 1.527

5. Jackson, TN 890 12.07 25,100 1.523

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Redding, CA 550 21.98 45,720 0.822

2. Kokomo, IN 360 21.86 45,470 0.784

3. Ann Arbor, MI 530 20.85 43,370 0.268

4. Saginaw-Saginaw Township North, MI 310 20.74 43,140 0.344

5. Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metro Div 5,740 19.89 41,380 0.482

See footnotes at end of table.
865

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Wash or otherwise clean vehicles, machinery, and other equipment. Use such materials as water, cleaning agents, brushes, cloths, and hoses. Exclude "Janitors

and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners" (37-2011).

53-7061 Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

334,560

9.68 6.41 7.31 8.68 10.94 14.34

20,130 13,330 15,210 18,060 22,740 29,820

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Automotive repair and maintenance 130,860 $ 8.30 17,260 $

2. Automobile dealers 80,750 9.87 20,520

3. Automotive equipment rental and leasing 23,710 9.74 20,260

4. Animal slaughtering and processing 8,890 9.98 20,750

5. Gasoline stations 7,160 8.03 16,700

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Metal ore mining 50 18.45 38,370

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 340 18.16 37,760

3. Scientific research and development services 60 17.38 36,160

4. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 50 17.38 36,160

5. Building foundation and exterior contractors 70 16.57 34,460

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Hawaii 2,630 $ 10.15 21,120 $ 0.439

2. Nevada 4,720 8.95 18,620 0.375

3. California 48,370 9.60 19,970 0.321

4. Arkansas 3,720 9.21 19,160 0.319

5. North Dakota 1,050 7.79 16,200 0.313

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Michigan 11,420 12.03 25,020 0.266

2. New York 16,110 11.85 24,640 0.192

3. New Hampshire 1,040 11.56 24,050 0.166

4. Vermont 450 11.36 23,640 0.150

5. Massachusetts 4,440 11.21 23,310 0.140

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Monroe, MI 270 $ 13.17 27,390 $ 0.670

2. Danville, VA 270 10.55 21,950 0.638

3. Fort Smith, AR-OK 740 10.60 22,040 0.619

4. Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA 1,420 14.40 29,950 0.594

5. Amarillo, TX 630 8.48 17,630 0.592

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metro Div 2,280 16.11 33,520 0.284

2. Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA 1,420 14.40 29,950 0.594

3. Mansfield, OH 120 14.19 29,520 0.206

4. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 8,560 13.73 28,560 0.172

5. Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA Metropolitan NECTA 80 13.32 27,710 0.159

See footnotes at end of table.
866

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Manually move freight, stock, or other materials or perform other unskilled general labor. Include all unskilled manual laborers not elsewhere classified. Exclude

"Material Moving Workers" (53-7011 through 53-7199) who use power equipment. Exclude "Construction Laborers" (47-2061) and "Construction Trades Helpers"

(47-3011 through 47-3019).

53-7062 Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand

2,372,130

11.08 7.05 8.22 10.20 13.09 16.72

23,050 14,660 17,090 21,220 27,230 34,780

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Employment services 468,750 $ 9.55 19,850 $

2. Warehousing and storage 139,620 12.35 25,680

Couriers3. 127,570 12.18 25,340

4. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers 73,330 11.70 24,340

5. General freight trucking 69,430 13.81 28,720

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Motor vehicle manufacturing 4,400 22.03 45,820

2. Satellite telecommunications 40 20.66 42,970

3. Support activities for water transportation 14,440 19.04 39,600

4. Metal ore mining 180 18.02 37,480

5. Nondepository credit intermediation 180 17.66 36,740

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Tennessee 72,270 $ 10.65 22,150 $ 2.659

2. Nevada 32,950 11.74 24,420 2.620

3. Arkansas 28,550 9.65 20,070 2.447

4. Ohio 128,900 11.40 23,710 2.407

5. Illinois 140,240 11.20 23,300 2.407

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 4,070 14.65 30,470 1.339

2. Hawaii 7,020 13.30 27,660 1.172

3. Connecticut 20,290 12.80 26,620 1.223

4. Michigan 68,480 12.64 26,300 1.595

5. Massachusetts 39,460 12.61 26,230 1.245

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA 3,880 $ 9.32 19,380 $ 4.494

2. Danville, VA 1,660 9.68 20,140 3.922

3. Memphis, TN-MS-AR 23,240 11.17 23,220 3.751

4. Savannah, GA 5,310 13.13 27,320 3.541

5. Danville, IL 980 13.24 27,530 3.322

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Longview, WA 550 15.75 32,760 1.545

2. Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division 2,440 14.56 30,280 1.841

3. Anchorage, AK MSA 2,300 14.46 30,080 1.405

4. Lansing-East Lansing, MI 3,440 14.42 30,000 1.639

5. Lafayette, IN 1,210 14.23 29,590 1.442

See footnotes at end of table.
867

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.

53-7063 Machine feeders and offbearers

150,600

11.58 7.53 8.84 10.88 13.64 16.88

24,080 15,670 18,380 22,640 28,370 35,100

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Printing and related support activities 12,530 $ 11.86 24,670 $

2. Newspaper, book, and directory publishers 11,740 10.25 21,330

3. Converted paper product manufacturing 9,370 12.68 26,380

4. Other wood product manufacturing 8,360 10.09 20,980

5. Plastics product manufacturing 7,390 10.97 22,810

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Basic chemical manufacturing 360 18.63 38,750

2. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 480 16.77 34,880

3. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 1,080 16.72 34,790

4. Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 2,630 15.90 33,070

5. Other general purpose machinery manufacturing (6) 14.73 30,640

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Oregon 7,150 $ 12.12 25,210 $ 0.434

2. Arkansas 4,630 11.20 23,290 0.397

3. Kentucky 5,850 11.30 23,510 0.329

4. Indiana 7,500 12.02 25,000 0.257

5. Mississippi 2,700 11.36 23,630 0.243

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wyoming 110 20.64 42,940 0.042

2. Delaware (6) 17.95 37,330 (6)

3. Minnesota 1,700 14.19 29,510 0.063

4. Montana 270 13.37 27,810 0.063

5. Kansas 1,400 13.30 27,660 0.106

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Medford, OR 560 $ 13.17 27,390 $ 0.683

2. Eugene-Springfield, OR 960 12.26 25,500 0.649

3. Columbus, IN 230 13.76 28,620 0.545

4. Hickory-Lenior-Morgantown, NC 870 10.63 22,100 0.537

5. Salem, OR 730 9.63 20,030 0.499

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Duluth, MN-WI 40 19.36 40,270 0.032

2. Saginaw-Saginaw Township North, MI (6) 17.48 36,360 (6)

3. Longview, WA 90 17.07 35,500 0.253

4. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div (6) 16.63 34,600 (6)

5. Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH 940 15.84 32,950 0.088

See footnotes at end of table.
868

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.

53-7064 Packers and packagers, hand

827,470

9.30 6.38 7.18 8.48 10.69 13.62

19,340 13,260 14,930 17,650 22,240 28,330

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Grocery stores 194,050 $ 7.67 15,960 $

2. Employment services 138,550 8.51 17,700

3. Warehousing and storage 37,270 11.00 22,870

4. Plastics product manufacturing 34,650 10.03 20,860

5. Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers 18,830 9.59 19,950

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 30 21.51 44,740

2. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 800 19.57 40,700

3. Support activities for water transportation 150 17.75 36,910

4. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 490 15.08 31,370

5. Architectural and engineering services (6) 14.74 30,660

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wisconsin 26,490 $ 10.49 21,810 $ 0.965

2. New Jersey 38,030 9.22 19,180 0.961

3. Indiana 25,880 10.08 20,970 0.888

4. Illinois 49,100 9.67 20,120 0.843

5. Ohio 43,480 9.60 19,960 0.812

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 1,150 11.17 23,240 0.378

2. Wisconsin 26,490 10.49 21,810 0.965

3. Maryland 9,020 10.41 21,660 0.356

4. Connecticut 8,640 10.38 21,600 0.521

5. Arkansas 8,360 10.31 21,450 0.716

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Wenatchee, WA 1,340 $ 10.40 21,630 $ 3.429

2. Yakima, WA 2,440 10.02 20,830 3.054

3. Danville, VA 1,080 8.48 17,640 2.552

4. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ 1,530 10.36 21,550 2.446

5. Janesville, WI 1,380 11.75 24,440 2.027

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Kokomo, IN 430 15.22 31,660 0.937

2. Longview, TX 490 12.26 25,490 0.556

3. Sheboygan, WI 780 12.21 25,400 1.265

4. Texarkana, TX-Texarkana, AR 200 12.10 25,160 0.372

5. Sandusky, OH 210 11.99 24,930 0.554

See footnotes at end of table.
869

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate steam, gas, electric motor, or internal combustion engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen,

and natural gas.

53-7071 Gas compressor and gas pumping station operators

3,900

21.52 13.35 16.99 21.83 26.02 29.42

44,760 27,760 35,330 45,400 54,120 61,190

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Pipeline transportation of natural gas 1,780 $ 23.32 48,500 $

2. Oil and gas extraction 530 19.29 40,130

3. Natural gas distribution 290 21.38 44,470

4. Management of companies and enterprises 150 21.86 45,470

5. Other pipeline transportation 130 24.06 50,050

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Other pipeline transportation 130 24.06 50,050

2. Pipeline transportation of natural gas 1,780 23.32 48,500

3. Management of companies and enterprises 150 21.86 45,470

4. Support activities for mining (6) 21.46 44,650

5. Natural gas distribution 290 21.38 44,470

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 220 $ 16.19 33,670 $ 0.031

2. Kansas 310 21.91 45,580 0.023

3. Arkansas 210 22.78 47,370 0.018

4. Montana 40 21.72 45,170 0.009

5. Oklahoma 120 22.37 46,520 0.008

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Utah 60 26.82 55,780 0.005

2. New Mexico 40 24.98 51,950 0.005

3. Louisiana 150 24.80 51,590 0.008

4. California (6) 23.28 48,430 (6)

5. Wyoming (6) 23.27 48,390 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Oklahoma City, OK 120 $ 22.30 46,380 $ 0.022

2. El Paso, TX 40 17.71 36,840 0.015

3. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 120 15.61 32,470 0.007

4. Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN 40 24.18 50,300 0.004

5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Div 60 15.90 33,070 0.003

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN 40 24.18 50,300 0.004

2. Oklahoma City, OK 120 22.30 46,380 0.022

3. Birmingham-Hoover, AL (6) 19.99 41,580 (6)

4. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX (6) 19.62 40,810 (6)

5. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan NECTA (6) 18.68 38,860 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
870

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to

and from various vessels and processes.

53-7072 Pump operators, except wellhead pumpers

10,030

19.55 11.06 14.67 19.13 24.49 28.79

40,670 23,000 30,510 39,800 50,940 59,880

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Support activities for mining 1,630 $ 18.81 39,130 $

2. Oil and gas extraction 1,060 19.50 40,560

3. Basic chemical manufacturing 960 20.40 42,430

4. Local government (OES designation) 450 17.51 36,420

5. Petroleum merchant wholesalers 440 15.43 32,090

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Pipeline transportation of crude oil 150 25.89 53,850

2. Coal mining (6) 24.63 51,240

3. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing (6) 22.93 47,690

4. Warehousing and storage (6) 22.89 47,600

5. Other pipeline transportation (6) 21.54 44,790

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Louisiana 1,620 $ 19.84 41,270 $ 0.091

2. Alaska 200 24.21 50,350 0.066

3. Oklahoma 540 22.02 45,800 0.036

4. New Mexico 210 16.24 33,790 0.027

5. Ohio 950 22.71 47,240 0.018

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Alaska 200 24.21 50,350 0.066

2. Hawaii 50 23.52 48,930 0.008

3. Indiana (6) 22.80 47,430 (6)

4. Ohio 950 22.71 47,240 0.018

5. Oklahoma 540 22.02 45,800 0.036

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 670 $ 20.10 41,800 $ 0.147

2. Farmington, NM 50 15.88 33,030 0.100

3. Lafayette, LA 80 (6) (6) 0.057

4. Anchorage, AK MSA 70 19.46 40,470 0.043

5. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX 860 21.86 45,470 0.036

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Framingham, MA NECTA Division (6) 26.33 54,760 (6)

2. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div (6) 25.51 53,050 (6)

3. Mobile, AL 50 24.89 51,780 0.029

4. Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA (6) 24.15 50,240 (6)

5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 220 23.72 49,330 0.006

See footnotes at end of table.
871

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.

53-7073 Wellhead pumpers

13,280

17.67 10.63 13.45 17.38 22.00 25.94

36,760 22,120 27,980 36,150 45,760 53,950

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Oil and gas extraction 7,190 $ 18.85 39,210 $

2. Support activities for mining 5,280 15.98 33,240

3. Utility system construction 50 18.95 39,420

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Utility system construction 50 18.95 39,420

2. Oil and gas extraction 7,190 18.85 39,210

3. Support activities for mining 5,280 15.98 33,240

4. Pipeline transportation of natural gas (6) 15.60 32,440

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Wyoming 600 $ 19.59 40,750 $ 0.229

2. West Virginia 850 13.97 29,070 0.120

3. Oklahoma 1,700 20.43 42,480 0.113

4. New Mexico 760 18.14 37,740 0.096

5. Kansas 900 17.02 35,400 0.068

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. California (6) 22.39 46,570 (6)

2. Oklahoma 1,700 20.43 42,480 0.113

3. Wyoming 600 19.59 40,750 0.229

4. Colorado 520 19.37 40,300 0.024

5. Mississippi (6) 18.97 39,460 (6)

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Farmington, NM 220 $ 18.99 39,500 $ 0.440

2. Midland, TX 200 18.44 38,360 0.332

3. Oklahoma City, OK 720 22.93 47,690 0.129

4. Greeley, CO 90 18.80 39,110 0.118

5. Charleston, WV 120 (6) (6) 0.084

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Bakersfield, CA (6) 24.27 50,480 (6)

2. Oklahoma City, OK 720 22.93 47,690 0.129

3. Tyler, TX (6) 22.68 47,180 (6)

4. Denver-Aurora, CO 160 21.13 43,950 0.013

5. Longview, TX (6) 19.35 40,260 (6)

See footnotes at end of table.
872

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.

53-7081 Refuse and recyclable material collectors

125,770

14.96 7.98 10.36 13.93 18.51 24.42

31,110 16,600 21,550 28,970 38,490 50,790

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Waste collection 44,320 $ 14.84 30,860 $

2. Waste treatment and disposal 20,760 15.69 32,640

3. Remediation and other waste services 2,890 14.35 29,850

4. Misc. durable goods merchant wholesalers 1,340 10.75 22,350

5. General freight trucking 1,230 19.44 40,440

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Postal service 190 21.53 44,780

2. General freight trucking 1,230 19.44 40,440

3. Specialized freight trucking 640 16.34 33,990

4. Waste treatment and disposal 20,760 15.69 32,640

5. Local government (OES designation) (6) 15.00 31,210

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. North Dakota 560 $ 12.05 25,070 $ 0.167

2. Maine 970 11.15 23,180 0.163

3. West Virginia 1,140 10.57 21,990 0.160

4. South Carolina 2,820 10.00 20,800 0.153

5. Kansas 1,920 11.38 23,660 0.145

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Illinois 5,080 19.31 40,160 0.087

2. Wisconsin 2,220 19.04 39,610 0.081

3. California 13,250 18.81 39,130 0.088

4. New Jersey 4,110 18.69 38,870 0.104

5. Washington 1,700 18.53 38,540 0.062

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Lebanon, PA 360 $ 15.15 31,520 $ 0.780

2. Pascagoula, MS 220 11.49 23,890 0.422

3. Danbury, CT Metropolitan NECTA 180 13.71 28,520 0.259

4. Dothan, AL 160 9.51 19,780 0.254

5. Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metro Div 920 20.11 41,820 0.237

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 750 27.21 56,590 0.084

2. Merced, CA 80 23.18 48,210 0.136

3. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metro Div 1,130 21.95 45,660 0.117

4. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 1,220 21.79 45,310 0.119

5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metro Div 2,780 21.34 44,390 0.074

See footnotes at end of table.
873

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Operate diesel or electric-powered shuttle car in underground mine to transport materials from working face to mine cars or conveyor.

53-7111 Shuttle car operators

2,860

18.92 14.91 16.59 18.78 21.12 23.23

39,350 31,020 34,510 39,060 43,930 48,320

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Coal mining 2,550 $ 19.05 39,630 $

2. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying 90 23.66 49,220

3. Other amusement and recreation industries 40 15.54 32,320

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying 90 23.66 49,220

2. Coal mining 2,550 19.05 39,630

3. Other amusement and recreation industries 40 15.54 32,320

4. Automotive equipment rental and leasing (6) 13.58 28,250

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. West Virginia 950 $ 19.23 40,010 $ 0.134

2. Kentucky 610 17.73 36,870 0.034

3. Wyoming 70 26.89 55,940 0.027

4. Alabama 150 17.79 37,000 0.008

5. Utah 70 23.02 47,880 0.006

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wyoming 70 26.89 55,940 0.027

2. Colorado (6) 23.77 49,450 (6)

3. Utah 70 23.02 47,880 0.006

4. Pennsylvania 270 20.42 42,470 0.005

5. West Virginia 950 19.23 40,010 0.134

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Charleston, WV 380 $ 19.40 40,340 $ 0.267

2. Wheeling, WV-OH 100 19.83 41,250 0.153

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Wheeling, WV-OH 100 19.83 41,250 0.153

2. Charleston, WV 380 19.40 40,340 0.267

See footnotes at end of table.
874

Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

Load and unload chemicals and bulk solids, such as coal, sand, and grain into or from tank cars, trucks, or ships using material moving equipment. May perform a

variety of other tasks relating to shipment of products. May gauge or sample shipping tanks and test them for leaks.

53-7121 Tank car, truck, and ship loaders

15,360

16.44 9.55 12.04 15.37 19.75 25.64

34,200 19,850 25,050 31,970 41,090 53,330

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. General freight trucking 4,090 $ 15.01 31,220 $

2. Support activities for water transportation 3,500 19.62 40,810

3. Warehousing and storage 1,920 16.95 35,250

4. Specialized freight trucking 610 13.28 27,630

5. Farm product raw material merch. whls. 500 11.12 23,140

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Power generation and supply 50 23.07 47,980

2. Inland water transportation 50 22.97 47,780

3. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. 60 20.48 42,600

4. Paint, coating, and adhesive manufacturing 70 20.09 41,800

5. Support activities for water transportation 3,500 19.62 40,810

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Delaware 590 $ 21.54 44,810 $ 0.139

2. Louisiana 1,260 12.63 26,260 0.071

3. New Jersey 1,310 17.71 36,840 0.033

4. West Virginia 200 13.90 28,920 0.028

5. Washington 550 22.59 47,000 0.020

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Washington 550 22.59 47,000 0.020

2. Delaware 590 21.54 44,810 0.139

3. Oregon 250 19.25 40,050 0.015

4. Virginia 320 19.08 39,690 0.009

5. New Jersey 1,310 17.71 36,840 0.033

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Longview, WA 90 $ 26.80 55,740 $ 0.253

2. Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH 210 12.22 25,420 0.188

3. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 600 21.68 45,090 0.177

4. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA 260 15.44 32,110 0.057

5. Gary, IN Metro Div 150 18.66 38,820 0.055

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Longview, WA 90 26.80 55,740 0.253

2. New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metro Div 780 22.76 47,330 0.016

3. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 30 22.15 46,070 0.002

4. Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metro Div 600 21.68 45,090 0.177

5. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA 320 21.42 44,550 0.032

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

All material moving workers not listed separately.

53-7199 Material moving workers, all other

52,120

15.87 8.13 10.23 14.55 20.41 25.32

33,000 16,920 21,290 30,270 42,450 52,670

National, cross-industry employment and wages for this occupation

Employment

Mean

Hourly:

Annual:

10th 25th Median 75th 90th

$ $ $ $ $ $

Industries with the highest employment of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

1

Industry

1. Employment services 6,530 $ 11.96 24,880 $

2. Local government (OES designation) 2,040 13.99 29,100

3. Warehousing and storage 1,850 13.98 29,070

4. State government (OES designation) 1,440 16.98 35,330

5. Automobile dealers 1,300 11.15 23,190

Industries with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Support activities for water transportation (6) 22.04 45,840

2. Postal service 150 20.27 42,170

3. Metal ore mining 70 20.18 41,970

4. Federal Executive Branch (OES designation) 410 19.99 41,580

5. Highway, street, and bridge construction 90 19.70 40,980

States with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of State 

 employment 2

State

1. Alaska 1,200 $ 17.08 35,530 $ 0.395

2. New Hampshire 680 10.11 21,020 0.108

3. Tennessee 2,570 14.89 30,970 0.095

4. Iowa 1,390 15.61 32,460 0.095

5. Idaho 500 11.43 23,770 0.080

States with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Hawaii 190 32.49 67,570 0.032

2. Texas 7,530 17.95 37,340 0.077

3. Michigan 1,270 17.95 37,340 0.030

4. Indiana 810 17.71 36,850 0.028

5. California 9,480 17.67 36,740 0.063

Metropolitan areas with the highest employment concentration of this occupation

Employment Hourly

 wage

Annual

 wage

Percent of MSA 

 employment 3

MSA

1. Anchorage, AK MSA 790 $ 16.25 33,800 $ 0.483

2. Fairbanks, AK MSA 110 17.53 36,470 0.297

3. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL 540 14.28 29,710 0.289

4. Monroe, LA 180 9.40 19,550 0.235

5. Pocatello, ID 80 10.78 22,420 0.215

Metropolitan areas with the highest wages for this occupation

1. Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metro Div 1,020 27.16 56,490 0.099

2. Tacoma, WA Metro Div 240 24.76 51,500 0.093

3. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 50 23.79 49,490 0.039

4. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 150 23.12 48,090 0.049

5. Fresno, CA 100 22.64 47,080 0.031

See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 3. National, industry, State, and MSA data by occupation, May 2006 - Continued

1

 This table shows occupational employment and wage estimates 

for 10 industries: the 5 with the highest employment and the 5 with the 

highest wages for this occupation. Industries are shown at the four-digit 

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code level. 2

 These are the States with the highest percentages of workers in 

this occupation. The percent of employment is calculated by dividing 

the State employment for the detailed occupation by the total State 

employment for all occupations. 3

 These are the Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) with the 

highest percentages of workers in this occupation. The percent of 

workers is calculated by dividing the MSA employment for the detailed 

occupation by the total MSA employment for all occupations. 4

 This wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 

per year. 5

 Wages for some occupations that do not generally work yearround, full time, are reported either as hourly wages or annual salaries 

depending on how they are typically paid. 6

 Estimate not released.
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Appendix A. The Standard 

Occupational Classification System

	 SOC Number of

	 code	 Major occupational group	 detailed

	 	 occupations

	 	 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 	 801

	11-0000	 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 	 34

13-0000	 Business and financial operations . . 	 30

15-0000	 Computer and mathematical science 	 16

17-0000	 Architecture and engineering . . . . . . 	 35

19-0000	 Life, physical, and social science . . . 	 44

21-0000	 Community and social services . . . . 	 17

23-0000	 Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 	 9

25-0000	 Education, training, and library . . . . 	 61

27-0000	 Arts, design, entertainment, sports,

	 	 and media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 	 41

29-0000	 Healthcare practitioner and technical 	 53

31-0000	 Healthcare support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 	 15

33-0000	 Protective service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 	 21

35-0000	 Food preparation and serving related 	 18

37-0000	 Building and grounds cleaning and

	 	 maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 	 10

39-0000	 Personal care and service . . . . . . . . 	 34

41-0000	 Sales and related . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 	 22

43-0000	 Office and administrative support . . . 	 55

45-0000	 Farming, fishing, and forestry . . . . . . 	 16

47-0000	 Construction and extraction . . . . . . . 	 59

49-0000	 Installation, maintenance, and repair. 	 51

51-0000	 Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 	 110

53-0000	 Transportation and material moving . 	 50

The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey fully implemented the Standard Occupational Classification System (SOC) in 2000. The SOC fulfilled a growing 

need for a universal occupational classification system that 

permits government agencies and private industry to produce 

comparable data. 

The SOC system is used by Federal statistical agencies to 

classify workers into occupational categories for the purpose 

of collecting, calculating, or disseminating data. The 2000 

SOC is designed to cover all occupations in which work is 

performed for pay or profit, reflecting the current occupational structure in the United States.

The OES survey uses 22 of the 23 major occupational 

groups from the SOC to categorize workers who work for 

pay in one of 801 detailed occupations. Major group 55-

0000, Military specific occupations, is excluded from the 

OES survey.

Description of the SOC structure

The SOC is an empirically based, economy-wide occupational classification system. The occupations are identified by 

codes and titles, and by definitions that describe primary job 

duties. The skill level required for some of the occupations is 

implicit in the definition. The classification system emphasizes occupations of special interest to many data users, such 

as technology-related occupations and occupations requiring 

substantial training.

The SOC system has four levels of classification: major 

group, minor group, broad occupation, and detailed occupation. Occupation codes consist of six digits, with a hyphen 

between the 2nd and 3rd digits for presentational clarity. The 

first two digits represent the major group; the third, the minor 

group; and the fourth and fifth, the broad occupation. The 

last digit, along with the preceding five, identifies the detailed 

occupation. 

Major group codes end with 0000 (for example, 33-0000, 

Protective service occupations), minor groups end with 000 

(33-2000, Fire fighting and prevention workers), and broad 

occupations end with 0 (33-2020, Fire inspectors). All residuals (“Other,” “Miscellaneous,” and “All other”), whether at 

the detailed or broad occupation or minor group level, contain 

a 9 at the level of the residual. Detailed residual occupations 

end in 9 (for example, 33-9099, Protective service workers, 

all other); broad occupations that are minor group residuals 

end in 90 (33-9090, Miscellaneous protective service workers); and minor groups that are major group residuals end in 

9000 (33-9000, Other protective service workers).

There are residual categories within the various levels of 

the system to permit the reporting of occupations not identified at the detailed level. The following sections examine 

the first level of the system—major group—as well as the 

residual occupational categories. 

Major groups

The major groups and corresponding numbers of detailed occupations surveyed in the OES program in May 2006 are as 

follows:
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Classification guidelines 

To ensure that all users of occupational data classify workers in the same way, the following classification principles 

apply:

 1. The classification covers all occupations in which work 

is performed for pay or profit, including work performed in family-operated enterprises by family members who are not directly compensated. It excludes 

occupations unique to volunteers. Each occupation is 

assigned to only one occupational category at the lowest level of the classification. OES does not cover the 

self-employed. For additional information, see appendix B.

2. Occupations are classified based upon work performed 

and skills, education, training, and credentials required.

3. Supervisors of professional and technical workers usually have qualifications similar to those of the workers they supervise, and these supervisors are therefore 

classified with the workers they oversee. Likewise, 

team leaders, lead workers, and supervisors of production, sales, and service workers who spend at least 20 

percent of their time performing work similar to that 

of the workers they supervise are classified with the 

employees they oversee.

4. First-line managers and supervisors of production, service, and sales workers who spend 80 percent or more 

of their time performing supervisory activities are classified separately in the appropriate supervisor category, 

because their work activities are distinct from those of 

the workers they oversee. 

5. Apprentices and trainees are classified with the occupations for which they are being trained, while helpers 

and aides are classified separately.

6. If an occupation is not included as a distinct, detailed 

occupation in the SOC structure, it is classified in the 

appropriate residual occupation. Residual occupations 

contain all occupations within a major, minor, or broad 

group that are not classified separately.

7. When workers may be classified in more than one 

occupation, they are classified in the occupation that 

requires the highest level of skill. If there is no measurable difference in skill requirements, workers are included in the occupation at which they spend the most 

time.

8. OES data collection and reporting agencies classify 

workers at the most detailed level possible. Different 

agencies may use different levels of aggregation, depending on their ability to collect data and the requirements of data users. 

First-line managers and supervisors are included in the 

last 11 major occupational groups. Professional, paraprofessional, and technical supervisors are classified with the workers they supervise due to the extensive subject matter knowledge required. First-line managers and supervisors may be 

supervised by top and middle managers in the management 

major group.

Residual occupational categories

The SOC has detailed categories for occupations that are 

numerically significant, either in one industry or across all 

industries. For less populous occupations, residual categories 

(that is, “All other...”) have been created within most levels 

of the SOC system. Residual categories provide a complete 

accounting of all workers employed within an establishment 

and allow aggregation and analysis of occupational employment data at various levels of detail. Some examples of residual categories are: “Other sales and related workers” at the 

minor group level, and “All other installation, maintenance, 

and repair workers” at the detailed level. 

For more information about the SOC, see the U.S. Bureau 

of Labor Statistics Web site at www.bls.gov/oes.
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Appendix B. Survey Methods and 

Reliability Statement for the May 2006 

Occupational Employment Statistics 

Survey

Introduction

The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey is a 

mail survey measuring occupational employment and wage 

rates for wage and salary workers in nonfarm establishments 

in the 50 States and the District of Columbia. Guam, Puerto 

Rico, and the Virgin Islands are also surveyed, but their data 

are not included in national estimates.

About 6.5 million in-scope establishments are stratified 

within State by substate area, industry, and employment size 

class. Substate areas include all officially defined metropolitan areas and one or more residual balance-of-State areas 

(MSA/BOS areas). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is used to stratify establishments by 

industry.

Probability sample panels of about 200,000 establishments are selected semiannually. Responses are obtained 

through mail and telephone contact. Respondents report their 

number of employees by occupation across 12 wage bands. 

The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is 

used to define occupations.

Estimates of occupational employment and occupational 

wage rates are based on a rolling 6-panel (or 3-year) cycle. 

The total sample size when six panels are combined is approximately 1.2 million establishments.

Occupational and industrial classification systems

The occupational classification system

The U.S. Office of Management and Budget’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is used to define occupations. The survey uses the system to categorize workers 

across 22 major occupation groups spanning 801 detailed occupations. See appendix A for a detailed description of the 

system.

The industrial classification system

The OES survey uses the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). More information about NAICS 

can be found at the BLS Web site http://www.bls.gov/bls/

naics.htm or in the 2002 North American Industry Classification System manual. Each establishment in the survey 

is assigned a 6-digit NAICS code based on its primary economic activity. 

Industrial scope and stratification 

The survey covers the following NAICS industry sectors:

11 Logging (1133), support activities for crop 

production (1151), and support activities for animal 

production (1152) only

21 Mining

22 Utilities

23 Construction

31-33 Manufacturing

42 Wholesale trade

44-45 Retail trade

48-49 Transportation and warehousing

51 Information

52 Finance and insurance

53 Real estate and rental and leasing

54 Professional, scientific, and technical services

55 Management of companies and enterprises

56 Administrative and support and waste management 

and remediation services

61 Educational services

62 Health care and social assistance

71 Arts, entertainment, and recreation

72 Accommodation and food services

81 Other services, except public administration 

[private households (814) are excluded]

Federal Government Executive Branch (assigned 

industry code 999100)

State government (assigned industry code 999200)

Local government (assigned industry code 999300)

These sectors are stratified into 343 industry groups. Most 

groups are entire 4-digit NAICS codes. The rest are either 

stand-alone 5-digit NAICS codes or residual 4-digit NAICS 

codes with the stand-alone 5-digit codes removed. “NAICS4/5” is a short term that is used to describe this particular 

grouping of industries.
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Concepts

An establishment is generally a single physical location at 

which economic activity occurs (e.g., store, factory, farm, 

etc.). Each establishment is assigned a 6-digit NAICS code. 

When a single physical location encompasses two or more 

distinct economic activities, it is treated as two or more separate establishments if separate payroll records are available 

and certain other criteria are met.

Employment refers to the number of workers who can be 

classified as full- and part-time employees, including workers on paid vacations or other types of leave; salaried officers, 

executives, and staff members of incorporated firms; employees temporarily assigned to other units; and non-contract 

employees for whom the reporting unit is their permanent 

duty station regardless of whether that unit prepares their 

paychecks.

The OES survey includes all full- and part-time wage and 

salary workers in nonfarm industries. Self-employed workers, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household 

workers, and unpaid family workers are excluded.

Occupations are classified based on work performed and 

on required skills. Employees are assigned to an occupation 

based on the work they perform and not on their education or 

training. For example, an employee trained as an engineer but 

working as a drafter is reported as a drafter. Employees who 

perform the duties of two or more occupations are reported in 

the occupation that requires the highest level of skill or in the 

occupation where the most time is spent if there is no measurable difference in skill requirements. Working supervisors

(those spending 20 percent or more of their time doing work 

similar to the workers they supervise) are classified with the 

workers they supervise. Workers receiving on-the-job training, apprentices, and trainees are classified with the occupations for which they are being trained.

A wage is money that is paid or received for work or services 

performed in a specified period. Base rate pay, cost-of-living 

allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive 

pay such as commissions and production bonuses, tips, and 

on-call pay are included in a wage. Back pay, jury duty pay, 

overtime pay, severance pay, shift differentials, non-production bonuses, employer costs for supplementary benefits, and 

tuition reimbursements are excluded. Employers are asked 

to classify each of their workers into an SOC occupation and 

one of the following 12 wage intervals:

Range A....................... Under $7.50 Under $15,600

Range B....................... $7.50 to $9.49 $15,600 to $19,759

Range C ...................... $9.50 to $11.99 $19,760 to $24,959

Range D ...................... $12.00 to $15.24 $24,960 to $31,719

Range E....................... $15.25 to $19.24 $31,720 to $40,039

Range F....................... $19.25 to $24.49 $40,040 to $50,959

Range G ...................... $24.50 to $30.99 $50,960 to $64,479

Range H ...................... $31.00 to $39.24 $64,480 to $81,639

Range I........................ $39.25 to $49.74 $81,640 to $103,479

Range J ....................... $49.75 to $63.24 $103,480 to $131,559

Range K....................... $63.25 to $79.99 $131,560 to $166,399

Range L....................... $80.00 and over $166,400 and over

Interval

Hourly rate intervals Annual rate intervals

Wages

3-year survey cycle of data collection

The survey is based on a probability sample drawn from a 

universe of about 6.5 million in-scope establishments stratified by geography and industry. The sample is designed to 

represent all nonfarm establishments in the United States.

The OES survey allocates and selects a sample of approximately 200,000 establishments semiannually. Semiannual samples are referred to as panels. To the extent possible, 

private sector units selected in any one panel are not sampled 

again in the next five succeeding panels.

The survey is conducted over a rolling 6-panel (or 3-year) 

cycle. This is done in order to provide adequate geographic, 

industrial, and occupational coverage. Over the course of a 6-

panel (or 3-year) cycle, approximately 1.2 million establishments are sampled. In this cycle, data collected in May 2006 

are combined with data collected in November 2005, May 

2005, November 2004, May 2004, and November 2003.

For a given panel, survey questionnaires are initially 

mailed out to almost all sampled establishments. State workforce agency staff may make personal visits to some of the 

larger establishments. Three additional mailings are sent to 

nonrespondents at approximately 4-week intervals. Telephone 

or personal visit follow-ups are made to nonrespondents.

Yearly censuses are taken of Federal and State government.

• A census of the executive branch of Federal Government and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is conducted 

annually in June. Employment and wage data for these 

industries are collected from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Postal Service. 

Data from only the most recent year is retained for use 

in OES estimates.

• A census of all State government establishments other 

than schools and hospitals in each area is conducted annually each November. Data from only the most recent 

year is retained for use in OES estimates.

• A probability sample is taken of local government establishments, except for hospitals, in every State except 

Hawaii.

• A census of Hawaii’s local government is conducted 

annually each November. All Hawaii local-government-owned establishments are included, except for 

schools and hospitals.

• A census of hospitals owned by State or local government, as well as hospitals in the private sector, is taken 

over the 3-year period.

Sampling procedures

The frame

The sampling frame, or universe, is a list of about 6.5 million in-scope nonfarm establishments that file unemployment 

insurance (UI) reports to the State workforce agencies. Virtu-
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ally all establishments are required to file these reports with 

the exception of Guam establishments and rail transportation 

(NAICS 4821) establishments. Every quarter a national sampling frame list is created by combining all of the State lists 

into a single file called the Longitudinal Data Base (LDB). 

The following frame files were used to select a sample for 

each panel included in the May 2006 estimates.

• 2005 2nd quarter LDB file (for the May 2006 panel),

• 2004 4th quarter LDB file (for the November 2005 panel),

• 2004 2nd quarter LDB file (for the May 2005 panel),

• 2003 4th quarter LDB file (for the November 2004 panel),

• 2003 2nd quarter LDB file (for the May 2004 panel), and

• 2002 4th quarter LDB file (for the November 2003 panel).

In addition, the LDB files were supplemented with frame 

files covering Guam and rail transportation (NAICS 4821).

Stratification

Establishments on the frame are stratified by geographic area 

and industry group (size class is eventually used during the 

sample selection process).

• Geographic stratification—686 MSA/BOS areas are 

specified. Each officially defined metropolitan area 

in a State is specified as a substate area. In addition, 

States may specify up to four residual balance-of-State 

areas (Note: cross-State MSAs are split among several 

States).

• Industry stratification—343 industry groups are defined at the NAICS 4/5-digit level.

• Size class definition—An establishment’s size is defined as the maximum of its 12 monthly employment 

levels on the sampling frame. Establishments are classified into one of the following seven employment size 

class (SC) ranges: 1-4, 5-9, 10-19, 20-49, 50-99, 100-

249, and 250 or more.

At any given time, there are about 172,000 nonempty 

MSA/BOS-by-NAICS4/5 strata on the frame. When comparing nonempty strata between frames, there may be substantial frame-to-frame differences. The differences are due 

primarily to normal establishment birth and death processes 

and normal establishment growth and shrinkage. Other differences are due to NAICS reclassification and changes in 

geographic location.

A small number of establishments indicate the State in 

which their employees are located but do not indicate the 

specific MSA or BOS area in which they are located. These 

establishments are also sampled and used in the calculation 

of the statewide estimates. They are not included in the estimates of any area. Therefore, the sum of the employment in 

the MSAs and BOS areas within a State may be less than the 

statewide employment.

Allocation of the sample to strata

Each State is assigned a fixed overall sample size. The frame 

is stratified into 172,000 nonempty MSA/BOS-by-NAICS4/5 

strata. A set of minimum sample size requirements based on 

the number of establishments in each cell is used to ensure 

coverage for industry and MSAs. For each MSA/BOS-byNAICS4/5 stratum a sample allocation is calculated proportional to the employment in that stratum; the actual sample 

allocation is the larger of the minimum sample allocation and 

the proportional allocation. In general, strata with higher employment are allocated more of the sample than strata with 

lower employment.

Sample selection

Sample selection within strata is approximately proportional 

to size. In order to provide the most occupational coverage, 

establishments with higher employment are more likely to 

be selected than those with lower employment; some of the 

largest establishments are selected with certainty. The unweighted employment of sampled establishments makes up 

approximately 65 percent of total employment.

Permanent random numbers (PRNs) are used in the sample 

selection process. To minimize sample overlap between the 

OES survey and other large surveys conducted by the U.S. 

Bureau of Labor Statistics, each establishment is assigned a 

PRN. For each stratum, a specific PRN value is designated 

as the “starting” point to select a sample. From this “starting” point, we sequentially select the first ‘n’ eligible establishments in the frame into the sample where ‘n’ denotes the 

number of establishments to be sampled.

Panel weights (sampling weights)

Sampling weights are computed so that each panel will 

roughly represent the entire universe of establishments.

Federal Government, USPS, and State government units 

are assigned a panel weight of 1. Other sampled establishments are assigned a design-based panel weight, which reflects the inverse of the probability of selection.

National sample counts 

The combined sample for the May 2006 survey is the equivalent of six panels. The sample allocations excluding Federal 

Government for the panels in this cycle are:

202,734 establishments for May 2006

202,641 establishments for November 2005 

202,782 establishments for May 2005

203,054 establishments for November 2004

202,334 establishments for May 2004

202,473 establishments for November 2003

The May 2006 sample includes 8,064 Federal and USPS 

units. The combined sample size for the May 2006 estimates 

is approximately 1.2 million establishments, which includes 

only the most recent data for Federal and State government. 

Federal and State government units from older panels are deleted to avoid double counting these industries. 
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Response and nonresponse

Response

Of the approximately 1.2 million establishments in the combined initial sample, 1,123,038 were viable establishments 

(that is, establishments that are not out-of-scope or out-ofbusiness). Of the viable establishments, 877,375 responded 

and 245,663 did not. The establishment response rate is 78.1 

percent (877,375/1,123,038). The response rate in terms of 

weighted sample employment is 73.4 percent.

Nonresponse

Establishments that did not report occupational employment 

data are “unit” nonrespondents. Establishments that reported employment data but failed to break out employment by 

wage intervals are “partial” nonrespondents. Missing data for 

unit nonrespondents are imputed through a 2-step imputation 

process. Missing data for partial nonrespondents are imputed 

through the second step of the process only.

• Step 1, Impute an occupational employment staffing 

pattern

For each unit nonrespondent, a staffing pattern is imputed using a nearest-neighbor “hot deck” imputation 

method. The procedure links a responding donor establishment to each nonrespondent. Possible donors are 

respondents from the current panel and any of the five 

previous panels. The nearest-neighbor hot deck procedure searches within defined cells for a donor that most 

closely resembles the nonrespondent by geographic 

area, industry, and employment size. The procedure 

initially searches for a donor whose reported employment is approximately the same as the nonrespondent’s 

frame employment within the same MSA/BOS and 5-

digit NAICS. If the search is unsuccessful, the pool of 

donors is enlarged in incremental steps by expanding 

geographic area and industry until a suitable donor is 

found. Limits are placed on the number of times a donor can be used.

After a donor has been found, its occupational staffing pattern is used to prorate the nonrespondent’s frame 

employment by occupation. The prorated employment 

is the nonrespondent’s imputed occupational employment.

Note: At the end of step 1, total employment has been 

imputed by occupation for the nonrespondent. We do 

not, however, have an employment distribution across 

wage intervals for the occupations.

• Step 2, Impute an employment distribution across wage 

intervals:

For each “unit” nonrespondent in step 1 or for each 

“partial” nonrespondent, impute an employment distribution across wage intervals for all occupations. This 

distribution, called the wage employment distribution, 

is imputed as follows:

• Identify the imputation cell for the nonrespondent. 

Imputation cells are initially defined by MSA/BOS, 

NAICS4/5, and size class from the most recent panel 

only.

• Determine if the imputation cell has enough respondents to compute wage employment distributions. 

If not, incrementally enlarge the cell until there are 

enough respondents.

• For each occupation in the imputation cell, use the respondents to calculate an employment distribution as a 

percentage across wage intervals.

• Use the distributions above to prorate the nonrespondent’s imputed occupational employment across wage 

intervals. (Or, for partial respondents, use the distributions above to prorate the reported occupational employment across wage intervals.)

Combining and benchmarking data for occupational 

employment estimates

Reweighting for the combined sample

Employment and wage rate estimates are computed using a 

rolling 6-panel (3-year) sample. Estimates for the May 2006 

survey were calculated using data from the May 2006, November 2005, May 2005, November 2004, May 2004, and 

November 2003 samples. Establishments from each panel’s 

sample are initially assigned weights as if one panel were 

being used to represent the entire population. When the samples are combined, each sampled establishment must be reweighted so that now the aggregated sample across six panels 

represents the entire population. This revised weight is called 

the d-weight.

The final weight of certainty units is set to 1. 

Noncertainty units are reweighted stratum-by-stratum. 

The original single-panel sampling weights are computed so 

that responses in a stratum could be weighted to represent 

the entire stratum population. In one common scenario, six 

panel samples are combined, and all six panels have sample 

units for a particular stratum. A summation of the single-panel weights would over-represent the stratum population by a 

factor of six. Because we do not want to over-represent the 

stratum population, the final weight of each establishment is 

set equal to one-sixth of its single-panel sampling weight. In 

general, when six panel samples are combined, a count of the 

number of panels with at least one unit selected for a given 

stratum is assigned to k. The d-weight of each establishment 

in the stratum is computed by multiplying its single-panel 

sampling weight by 1/k. 
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A ratio estimator is used to calculate estimates of occupational employment. The auxiliary variable for the estimator 

is the average of the latest May and November employment 

totals from the Bureau’s Quarterly Census of Employment 

and Wages (QCEW). For the May 2006 survey, the auxiliary 

variable is the average of May 2006 and November 2005 employment. In order to balance the State need for estimates at 

differing levels of geography and industry, the ratio estimation process is carried out through a series of four hierarchical employment ratio adjustments. The ratio adjustments are 

also known as benchmark factors (BMFs).

The first of the hierarchical benchmark factors is calculated in the States for cells defined by MSA/BOS, NAICS4/5, 

and employment size class (4 size classes: 1-19, 20-49, 50-

249, 250+). If a first-level BMF is out of range, it is reset to 

a maximum (ceiling) or minimum (floor) value. First-level 

BMFs are calculated as follows:

h = MSA/BOS by NAICS4/5 

H = State by 4-digit NAICS 

s = employment size classes (1-19, 20-49, 50-249, 250+)

S = aggregated employment size classes (1-49, 50+)

M = average of May and November QCEW

wi = final weight for establishment i

xi = total establishment employment

BMFmin = a parameter, the lowest value allowed for BMF

BMFmax= a parameter, the highest value allowed for BMF

 , , , then

Second-level BMFs are calculated for cells defined within 

States at the 4-digit NAICS level by summing the product of 

final weight and first-level BMF for each establishment in the 

cell. Second-level BMFs account for the portion of universe 

employment that is not adequately covered by weighted employment in first-level benchmarking. Inadequate coverage 

occurs when “MSA/BOS NAICS4/5 size class” cells have no 

sample data or when a floor or ceiling is imposed on first-level 

BMFs. Second-level benchmarks are calculated as follows:

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if,BMF ,BMF

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max max

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hs

h

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

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

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



= ∑ ∑ ∈ ∈ Hhs hsi

ii hs

H

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M

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otherwise

if,BMF ,BMF

if,BMF ,BMF

max max

min min

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H

H

H

BMF H

Third-level BMFs (BMF3,H) are calculated at the “State 

3-digit NAICS” cell level by summing the product of final 

weight, first-level BMF, and second-level BMF for each establishment in the cell. Fourth-level BMFs (BMF4,H) are calculated at the “State 2-digit NAICS” cell level by summing 

the product of final weight, first-level BMF, second-level 

BMF, and third-level BMF for each establishment in the cell. 

As with second-level BMFs, third- and fourth-level BMFs 

are computed to account for inadequate coverage of the universe employment.

A final benchmark factor, BMFi, is calculated for each 

establishment as the product of its four hierarchical benchmark factors (BMFi

 = BMF1 * BMF2 * BMF3 * BMF4). A 

benchmark weight value is then calculated as the product 

of the establishment’s d-weight and final benchmark factor.

Occupational employment estimates 

Benchmark weights are used to compute estimates of occupational employment. Estimates are produced for cells defined 

by geographic area, industry group, and size of establishment 

(i.e., size class). The total employment for an occupation 

in a cell is estimated by taking the product of reported occupational employment and benchmark weight for each establishment in the cell and summing the product across all 

establishments in the cell. This sum is the estimate of total 

occupational employment in the cell.

The equation below is used to calculate occupational employment estimates for an estimation cell defined by geographic area, industry group, and size class.

o = occupation;

h = estimation cell;

wi = benchmark weight for establishment i;

BMFi = final benchmark factor for establishment i;

xio = reported employment for occupation o in esta-

 blishment i;

= estimated employment for occupation o in cell h

Wage rate estimation

Two externally derived parameters are used to calculate wage 

rate estimates. They are

• the mean wage rates for each of the 12 wage intervals 

and

• wage updating factors (also known as aging factors) 

Wage rates of workers are reported to the OES survey as 

grouped data across 12 consecutive, non-overlapping wage 

bands. Individual wage rates are not collected.

An illustration: An establishment employs 10 secretaries at 

the following wage rates:

∑( )

∈

= hi

ho ioii ˆ xBMFwX

Xho

ˆ
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$ 8/hour – 1 secretary

$ 9/hour – 1 secretary

$12/hour – 2 secretaries

$13/hour – 2 secretaries

$14/hour – 2 secretaries

$16/hour – 1 secretary

$17/hour – 1 secretary

Wage rates for secretaries, however, are reported to the OES 

survey as follows:

Wage interval A (under $ 7.50/hour) – 0 secretaries

Wage interval B ($ 7.50-$9.49/hour) – 2 secretaries

Wage interval C ($ 9.50-$11.99/hour) – 0 secretaries

Wage interval D ($12.99-$15.24/hour) – 6 secretaries

Wage interval E ($15.25-$19.24/hour) – 2 secretaries

The remaining wage intervals have 0 secretaries.

Because wage rates are collected as grouped data, we must 

use grouped data formulae to calculate estimates of mean and 

percentile wage rates. Assumptions are made when using 

grouped data formulae. For the mean wage rate formula, we 

assume that we can calculate the average wage rate for workers in each interval. For the percentile wage rate formula, we 

assume that workers are evenly distributed in each interval.

Wage data from the following panels—May 2006, November 2005, May 2005, November 2004, May 2004, and 

November 2003—were used to calculate May 2006 wage 

rate estimates. Wage data from different panels, however, are 

not equivalent in real-dollar terms due to inflation and rising 

living costs. Consequently, wage data collected prior to the 

current survey reference period (May 2006) have to be updated or aged to approximate that period.

Determining a mean wage rate for each interval

The mean hourly wage rate for all workers in any given wage 

interval cannot be computed using grouped data collected 

by the OES survey. This value is calculated externally using data from the Bureau’s National Compensation Survey 

(NCS). Although smaller than the OES survey in terms of 

sample size, the NCS program, unlike OES, collects individual wage data. The mean hourly wage rate for interval L (the 

upper, open-ended wage interval) is calculated without wage 

data for pilots. This occupation is excluded because pilots 

work fewer hours than other occupations. Consequently, their 

hourly wage rates are much higher.

Wage aging process

Aging factors are developed from the Bureau’s Employment 

Cost Index (ECI) survey. The ECI survey measures the rate 

of change in compensation for nine major occupation groups 

on a quarterly basis. Aging factors are used to adjust OES 

wage data in past survey reference periods to the current survey reference period (May 2006).

Mean hourly wage rate estimates 

Mean hourly wage is the total weighted hourly wages for an 

occupation divided by its weighted survey employment. Estimates of mean hourly wage are calculated using a standard 

grouped data formula that was modified to use ECI aging factors. 

o = occupation

= mean hourly wage rate for occupation o

z = panel (or year)

t = current panel

wi = final weight for establishment i

BMFi= final benchmark factor applied to establishment i

= unweighted total hourly wage estimate for occu-

 pation o in establishment i

r = wage interval

= estimated employment for occupation o

xi o r = reported employment for occupation o in estab-

 lishment i in wage interval r (note that establish-

 ment i reports data for only one panel z or one 

 year z)

uz o = ECI aging factor for panel (or year) z and occu-

 pation o

cz r = mean hourly wage for interval r in panel (or year) 

 z

In this formula, cz r represents the mean hourly wage of interval r in panel (or year) z. The mean is computed externally 

using data from the Bureau’s NCS survey. Research is conducted at periodic intervals to verify the continued viability 

of this updating procedure.

Percentile hourly wage rate estimates 

The p-th percentile hourly wage rate for an occupation is the 

wage where p percent of all workers earn that amount or less 

and where (100-p) percent of all workers earn that amount or 

more. The wage interval containing the p-th percentile hourly 

wage rate is located using a cumulative frequency count of 

estimated employment across all wage intervals. After the 

targeted wage interval is identified, the p-th percentile wage 

rate is then estimated using a linear interpolation procedure. 

pRo = p-th percentile hourly wage rate for occupation o

r = wage interval that encompasses pRo

Lr = lower bound of wage interval r

Ur = upper bound of wage interval r

f

r = number of workers in interval r

o

t

tz zi

oiii

o

X

yBMFw

R ˆ

ˆ

ˆ 5

∑ ∑ −= ∈ 















=

= ∑r

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r

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 j = difference between the number of workers need- 

 ed to reach the p-th percentile wage rate and the 

 number of workers needed to reach the Lr wage 

 rate

Annual wage rate estimates 

These estimates are calculated by multiplying mean or percentile hourly wage rate estimates by a “year-round, fulltime” figure of 2,080 hours (52 weeks x 40 hours) per year. 

These estimates, however, may not represent mean annual 

pay should the workers work more or less than 2,080 hours 

per year.

Alternatively, some workers are paid based on an annual amount but do not work the usual 2,080 hours per year. 

For these workers, survey respondents report annual wages. 

Since the survey does not collect the actual number of hours 

worked, hourly wage rates cannot be derived from annual 

wage rates with any reasonable degree of confidence. Only 

annual wages are reported for some occupations. 

Variance estimation

Occupational employment variance estimation 

A subsample replication technique called the “jackknife random group” is used to estimate variances of occupational 

employment. In this technique, each sampled establishment 

is assigned to one of G random groups. G subsamples are 

created from the G random groups. Each subsample is reweighted to represent the universe. 

G estimates of total occupational employment ( ) 

(one estimate per subsample) are calculated. The variability 

among the G employment estimates is a good variance estimate for occupational employment. The two formulae below 

are used to estimate the variance of occupational employment for an estimation cell defined by geographic area and 

industry group.

h = estimation cell defined by geographic area and

 industry group

j = employment size class (1-19, 20-49, 50-249, 

 250+)

o = occupation

= estimated variance of 

G = number of random groups

= estimated employment of occupation o in cell h 

 and size class j

= estimated employment of occupation o in cell h, 

 size class j, and subsample g

= estimated mean employment for occupation o in 

 cell h and size class j based on the G subsamples (Note: a finite population correction factor 

 is applied to the terms and .)

Xhjog

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) ˆ ˆ (

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2

−

−

=

∑=

GG

XX

Xv

G

g

hjog hjo

hjo

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Xhjo

ˆ

Xhjog

ˆ

Xhjo

ˆ

Xhjog

ˆ Xhjo

ˆ

The variance for an occupational employment estimate in 

cell h is obtained by summing the variances across 

all size classes j in the cell. 

Occupational mean wage variance estimates

Because the OES wage data are collected in intervals 

(grouped), we do not capture the exact wage of each worker. 

Therefore, some components of the wage variance are approximated using factors developed from NCS data. A Taylor 

Series Linearization technique is used to develop a variance 

estimator appropriate for OES mean wage estimates. The primary component of the mean wage variance, which accounts 

for the variability of the observed sample data, is estimated 

using the standard estimator of variance for a ratio estimate. 

This component is the first term in the formula given below:

= estimated mean wage for occupation o

= estimated variance of 

= estimated occupational employment for occu-

 pation o

h = stratum (area/industry/size class)

= sampling fraction for occupation o in stratum h

= number of sampled establishments that reported 

 occupation o in stratum h

= sampling weight for establishment i

= for occupation o in establishment i

= estimated total occupational wage in establish-

 ment i for occupation o

= reported employment in establishment i for oc-

 cupation o

= mean of the quantities for occupation o in 

 stratum h

= proportion of employment within interval r for 

 occupation o;

= reported employment in establishment i within 

 wage interval r for occupation o

 Within wage interval r, these are estimated using the NCS and, respectively, represent: the variability of the wage value imputed to each worker; the variability 

of wages across establishments; and the variability of wages 

within establishments. 

Reliability of the estimates

Estimates developed from a sample will differ from the results of a census. An estimate based on a sample survey is 

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subject to two types of error—sampling and nonsampling 

error. An estimate based on a census is only subject to nonsampling error.

Nonsampling error

This type of error is attributable to several causes, such as: 

errors in the sampling frame; an inability to obtain information for all establishments in the sample; differences in respondents’ interpretation of a survey question; an inability 

or unwillingness of the respondents to provide correct information; errors made in recording, coding, or processing the 

data; and errors made in imputing values for missing data. 

Explicit measures of the effects of nonsampling error are not 

available. 

Sampling errors 

When a sample, rather than an entire population, is surveyed, 

estimates differ from the true population values that they represent. This difference, or sampling error, occurs by chance, 

and its variability is measured by the variance of the estimate 

or the standard error of the estimate (square root of the variance). The relative standard error is the ratio of the standard 

error to the estimate itself.

Estimates of the sampling error for occupational employment and mean wage rate are provided for all employment and 

mean wage estimates to allow data users to determine if those 

statistics are reliable enough for their needs. Only a probability-based sample can be used to calculate estimates of sampling 

error. The formulae used to estimate OES variances are adaptations of formulae appropriate for the survey design used.

The particular sample used in this survey is one of a large 

number of many possible samples of the same size that could 

have been selected using the same sample design. Sample estimates from a given design are said to be unbiased when an 

average of the estimates from all possible samples yield, hypothetically, the true population value. In this case, the sample estimate and its standard error can be used to construct 

confidence intervals, or ranges of values that include the true 

population value with known probabilities. To illustrate, if 

the process of selecting a sample from the population were 

repeated many times, if each sample were surveyed under 

essentially the same unbiased conditions, and if an estimate 

and a suitable estimate of its standard error were made from 

each sample, then:

1. Approximately 68 percent of the intervals from one 

standard error below to one standard error above the 

estimate would include the true population value. This 

interval is called a 68-percent confidence interval.

2. Approximately 90 percent of the intervals from 1.6 

standard errors below to 1.6 standard errors above the 

estimate would include the true population value. This 

interval is called a 90-percent confidence interval.

3. Approximately 95 percent of the intervals from 2 standard errors below to 2 standard errors above the estimate would include the true population value. This 

interval is called the 95-percent confidence interval.

4. Almost all (99.7 percent) of the intervals from 3 standard errors below to 3 standard errors above the estimate would include the true population value.

For example, suppose that an estimated occupational employment total is 5,000, with an associated estimate of relative standard error of 2.0 percent. Based on these data, the 

standard error of the estimate is 100 (2 percent of 5,000). 

To construct a 95-percent confidence interval, add and subtract 200 (twice the standard error) from the estimate: (4,800, 

5,200). Approximately 95 percent of the intervals constructed 

in this manner will include the true occupational employment 

if survey methods are nearly unbiased.

Estimated standard errors should be taken to indicate the 

magnitude of sampling error only. They are not intended to 

measure nonsampling error, including any biases in the data. 

Particular care should be exercised in the interpretation of 

small estimates or of small differences between estimates 

when the sampling error is relatively large or the magnitude 

of the bias is unknown.

Quality control measures

Several edit and quality control procedures are used to reduce 

nonsampling error. For example, completed survey questionnaires are checked for data consistency. Follow-up mailings 

and phone calls are sent out to nonresponding establishments 

to improve the survey response rate. Response analysis studies are conducted to assess the respondents’ comprehension 

of the questionnaire. (See the section below for additional information on the quality control procedures used by the OES 

survey.)

The OES survey is a Federal-State cooperative effort that 

enables States to conduct their own surveys. A major concern 

with a cooperative program such as OES is to accommodate 

the needs of BLS and other Federal agencies, as well as Statespecific publication needs, with limited resources while simultaneously standardizing survey procedures across all 50 

States, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories. Controlling sources of nonsampling error in this decentralized 

environment can be difficult. One important computerized 

quality control tool used by the OES survey is the Survey 

Processing and Management (SPAM) system. It was developed to provide a consistent and automated framework for 

survey processing and to reduce the workload for analysts at 

the State, regional, and national levels. 

To ensure standardized sampling methods in all areas, the 

sample is drawn in the national office. Standardizing dataprocessing activities, such as validating the sampling frame, 

allocating and selecting the sample, refining mailing addresses, addressing envelopes and mailers, editing and updating 

questionnaires, conducting electronic review, producing 

management reports, and calculating employment estimates, 

have resulted in the overall standardization of the OES sur-
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vey methodology. This has reduced the number of errors on 

the data files as well as the time needed to review them.

Other quality control measures used in the OES survey 

include:

* Follow-up solicitations of nonrespondents, especially 

critical or large nonrespondents.

* Review of schedules to verify the accuracy and reasonableness of the reported data.

* Adjustments for atypical reporting units on the data 

file.

* Validation of the benchmark employment figures and 

of the benchmark factors.

* Validation of the analytical tables of estimates at the 

NAICS4/5 level.

Confidentiality

BLS has a strict confidentiality policy that ensures that the 

survey sample composition, lists of reporters, and names of 

respondents will be kept confidential. Additionally, the policy 

assures respondents that published figures will not reveal the 

identity of any specific respondent and will not allow the data 

of any specific respondent to be imputed. Each published estimate is screened to ensure that it meets these confidentiality requirements. To further protect the confidentiality of 

the data, the specific screening criteria are not listed in this 

publication.
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Appendix C. Availability of Historical 

Occupational Employment Statistics 

Survey Data Nationally 

and from State Agencies

The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) program currently produces occupational employment and wage 

estimates for the nation, States, 375 metropolitan areas, 34 

metropolitan divisions, 175 nonmetropolitan areas, and industries. The current estimates are based on the Standard 

Occupational Classification (SOC) system and the North 

American Industry Classification System (NAICS). National 

industry estimates are available at the sector, 3-, 4-, and selected 5-digit levels. These estimates are available online at 

http://www.bls.gov/oes/.

Industry data

Industry data are available at the national level only through 

the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For the years 1997 to 

2001, industry data are available for 2- and 3-digit industries 

as defined by the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. Prior to 1996, the OES survey collected data from specified industries in 1 of 3 years in the survey round, depending 

on the industry.

Industry data for States are not available from BLS, but 

may be available from State workforce agencies. Contact information for the State workforce agencies is available online 

at http://www.bls.gov/bls/ofolist.htm. 

Occupational classification 

Data are available for SOC occupations for 1999 forward. 

Prior to 1999, OES used its own occupational classification 

system. 

Wage data 

Wage data are provided for all areas and industries beginning 

with the data for 1997. 

State data 

Cross-industry State data for 1998 forward are available on 

the OES Web site. Prior to 1983, not all States participated in 

the OES program in all survey years. Starting with the 1991 

OES survey, certain States also collected wage data. Check 

with the State workforce agencies listed at http://www.bls.

gov/bls/ofolist.htm regarding the availability of State data 

on occupational employment and wages. 

Metropolitan area data 

OES data are available for May 2006 for 375 Metropolitan 

Statistical Areas and 34 metropolitan divisions. These data 

are based on revised metropolitan area definitions designated 

by the Office of Management and Budget and adopted by 

OES in May 2005. Data for 337 metropolitan areas based on 

the old metropolitan area definitions are available on the OES 

Web site for the years 1998-2004.

Nonmetropolitan area data

OES data are available for May 2006 for 175 non-metropolitan areas. May 2006 was the first year OES released nonmetropolitan area data. The data cover nonmetropolitan areas in 

49 States and Puerto Rico.