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Hourly Annual1 10th 25th 50th 

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Management occupations

Chief executives......................................................................................................................................... $50.30 $104,63 519,890 0 $22.30 $34.99 $54.72 (2) (2)

General and operations managers.............................................................................................................. 2,221,590 33.76 70,220 14.16 19.65 29.41 45.01 (2)

Legislators.................................................................................................................................................. 52,750 13.29 27,650 5.56 6.03 6.78 16.69 30.22 

Advertising and promotions managers........................................................................................................ 93,420 29.93 62,260 13.39 17.48 25.66 39.13 57.36 

Marketing managers................................................................................................................................... 202,100 36.23 75,360 17.28 23.79 34.25 47.09 64.09 

Sales managers.......................................................................................................................................... 344,180 35.69 74,230 16.68 22.92 32.94 46.75 66.24 

Public relations managers.......................................................................................................................... 68,000 29.54 61,430 14.51 19.57 26.22 36.60 52.26 

Administrative services managers.............................................................................................................. 344,440 25.31 52,650 11.44 15.65 22.63 32.51 43.33 

Computer and information systems managers............................................................................................ 283,480 38.58 80,250 21.20 28.67 37.90 48.47 61.28 

Financial managers.................................................................................................................................... 622,890 34.89 72,570 17.33 23.15 32.22 44.03 63.04 

Human resources managers ..................................................................................................................... 224,970 30.49 63,420 16.04 20.96 28.36 38.65 50.01 

Industrial production managers .................................................................................................................. 205,370 31.55 65,620 17.08 22.25 29.64 39.39 50.97 

Purchasing managers ................................................................................................................................ 126,030 27.64 57,500 13.99 18.64 25.50 34.36 44.73 

Transportation, storage, and distribution managers.................................................................................... 116,680 27.98 58,200 15.13 19.70 26.07 34.21 43.62 

Farm, ranch, and other agricultural managers............................................................................................ 21.07 43,820 10.07 13.85 18.46 5,370 26.05 36.26 

Construction managers............................................................................................................................... 229,200 30.43 63,290 16.74 21.50 28.00 36.78 49.45 

Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program........................................................... 49,460 17.47 36,330 8.78 10.97 14.62 21.22 31.27 

Education administrators, elementary and secondary school..................................................................... 196,390 (3) 68,940 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3)

Education administrators, postsecondary................................................................................................... 92,280 31.14 64,770 15.70 20.72 28.60 39.70 52.54 

Engineering managers................................................................................................................................ 242,280 41.08 85,450 25.17 31.93 40.42 50.78 62.67 

Food service managers.............................................................................................................................. 282,290 16.51 34,350 9.23 11.78 15.25 19.71 25.53 

Funeral directors ........................................................................................................................................ 26,110 23.40 48,680 10.65 14.75 19.76 27.54 41.24 

Gaming managers...................................................................................................................................... 27.99 58,220 13.38 18.37 25.66 3,720 34.02 48.05 

Lodging managers...................................................................................................................................... 31,890 16.73 34,800 9.17 11.38 14.79 20.11 26.47 

Medical and health services managers....................................................................................................... 230,410 29.63 61,640 16.93 21.38 27.10 34.88 47.07 

Natural sciences managers........................................................................................................................ 38,870 37.91 78,850 20.73 27.08 36.48 48.44 61.58 

Postmasters and mail superintendents....................................................................................................... 26,850 22.24 46,260 17.01 18.61 21.28 26.30 31.23 

Property, real estate, and community association managers...................................................................... 145,340 20.74 43,130 8.04 11.59 17.32 25.85 38.64 

Social and community service managers.................................................................................................... 93,460 20.46 42,550 11.27 14.33 18.81 25.06 32.65 

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Agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes........................................................... 30.81 64,080 10.01 16.28 27.42 6,600 40.09 (2)

Purchasing agents and buyers, farm products............................................................................................ 17,910 21.49 44,690 10.36 14.02 18.06 25.29 38.62 

Wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products .................................................................................... 137,040 20.48 42,590 10.37 13.21 17.89 24.79 34.02 

Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products ................................................................ 228,940 21.23 44,160 12.33 15.41 19.89 25.88 32.68 

Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators.......................................................................................... 189,700 21.15 44,000 12.43 15.37 19.75 26.11 32.75 

Insurance appraisers, auto damage ........................................................................................................... 12,320 19.49 40,540 12.03 15.34 19.23 23.64 27.08 

Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation...................... 126,840 21.22 44,140 12.48 15.40 19.67 25.72 32.94 

Cost estimators ......................................................................................................................................... 196,420 23.59 49,070 13.32 16.85 22.02 28.56 36.28 

Emergency management specialists.......................................................................................................... 10,730 20.73 43,120 10.30 14.31 18.85 26.44 34.07 

Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists................................................................................. 188,060 20.67 43,000 10.83 13.48 17.54 24.76 34.15 

Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists................................................................................. 84,040 21.37 44,450 12.10 15.44 20.03 25.78 32.92 

Training and development specialists......................................................................................................... 197,610 20.95 43,580 11.31 14.64 19.63 26.15 33.28 

Management analysts................................................................................................................................. 357,610 29.01 60,350 15.80 20.18 26.46 34.92 47.22 

Meeting and convention planners............................................................................................................... 32,000 18.49 38,450 10.86 13.36 17.09 21.90 28.29 

Accountants and auditors .......................................................................................................................... 863,320 23.12 48,090 13.55 16.48 20.91 27.02 35.47 

Appraisers and assessors of real estate .................................................................................................... 53,560 20.05 41,700 9.60 13.53 18.41 25.01 32.80 

Budget analysts ......................................................................................................................................... 63,160 24.56 51,080 15.03 18.46 23.25 29.34 35.59 

Credit analysts ........................................................................................................................................... 63,420 21.87 45,490 11.64 14.67 19.32 26.34 35.04 

Financial analysts....................................................................................................................................... 159,490 28.73 59,760 15.33 19.33 25.20 34.06 48.92 

Personal financial advisors......................................................................................................................... 77,420 32.42 67,430 12.07 16.55 26.60 46.33 (2)

Insurance underwriters .............................................................................................................................. 96,070 22.83 47,490 13.12 16.01 20.74 27.54 35.61 

Financial examiners.................................................................................................................................... 23,560 28.12 58,480 14.47 18.56 25.51 34.59 48.14 

Loan counselors......................................................................................................................................... 25,500 17.73 36,870 10.03 12.16 15.46 20.92 29.99 

Loan officers............................................................................................................................................... 203,530 22.96 47,760 11.64 14.72 19.92 27.52 39.73 

Tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents ......................................................................................... 67,720 20.47 42,580 10.67 14.12 19.32 26.64 33.09 

Tax preparers ............................................................................................................................................ 65,280 14.77 30,720 6.64 8.13 12.30 18.64 26.29 

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Computer and information scientists, research........................................................................................... 25,800 35.30 73,430 19.90 26.30 33.94 43.26 54.57

Computer programmers ............................................................................................................................. 530,730 29.31 60,970 16.84 21.56 27.69 35.82 44.81 

Computer software engineers, applications................................................................................................ 374,640 33.80 70,300 20.54 25.67 32.53 41.10 51.29 

Computer software engineers, systems software........................................................................................ 264,610 34.08 70,890 20.96 26.18 33.43 41.60 50.60 

Computer support specialists..................................................................................................................... 522,570 19.08 39,680 10.22 13.31 17.53 23.29 30.52 

Computer systems analysts........................................................................................................................ 463,300 29.43 61,210 18.01 22.59 28.53 35.20 42.81 

Database administrators ............................................................................................................................ 108,000 26.83 55,810 14.13 18.37 24.99 34.35 42.94

Network and computer systems administrators.......................................................................................... 234,040 25.81 53,690 15.60 19.45 24.65 31.32 39.01 

Network systems and data communications analysts................................................................................. 119,220 27.83 57,890 16.04 20.34 26.20 33.64 42.61 

Actuaries.................................................................................................................................................... 12,890 34.84 72,470 17.85 22.72 32.02 44.78 61.23 

Mathematicians.......................................................................................................................................... 32.58 67,770 17.01 24.40 33.00 3,140 41.12 48.99 

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Table 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by occupation, 2000 - Continued

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Operations research analysts..................................................................................................................... $27.74 $57,700 $15.32 $19.49 $25.69 $34.03 $42.73 59,820

Statisticians ............................................................................................................................................... 17,520 54,630 26.26 13.67 17.86 25.00 33.28 41.66 

Mathematical technicians .......................................................................................................................... 20.10 1,540 41,800 10.96 13.44 16.73 21.71 38.49 

Architecture and engineering occupations

Architects, except landscape and naval ..................................................................................................... 74,390 56,020 26.93 15.64 19.74 25.24 32.56 41.19 

Landscape architects ................................................................................................................................. 17,130 49,120 23.61 12.65 15.86 20.93 28.60 35.62 

Cartographers and photogrammetrists....................................................................................................... 19.98 7,360 41,560 11.33 14.04 18.95 24.97 31.14 

Surveyors................................................................................................................................................... 52,750 39,060 18.78 9.41 12.73 17.64 23.57 30.28 

Aerospace engineers ................................................................................................................................. 71,550 69,040 33.20 22.93 27.12 32.66 39.70 45.34 

Agricultural engineers ................................................................................................................................ 28.29 2,170 58,840 16.18 21.26 26.85 34.36 44.04 

Biomedical engineers................................................................................................................................. 29.36 6,600 61,060 17.72 22.00 27.63 35.63 43.53 

Chemical engineers ................................................................................................................................... 31,530 67,160 32.29 21.73 25.69 31.71 38.87 44.92 

Civil engineers ........................................................................................................................................... 207,080 58,380 28.07 18.00 21.70 26.80 33.40 41.35 

Computer hardware engineers.................................................................................................................... 63,680 70,100 33.70 20.49 25.46 32.36 41.48 51.62 

Electrical engineers.................................................................................................................................... 162,400 66,320 31.89 20.07 24.86 31.21 38.75 45.43 

Electronics engineers, except computer..................................................................................................... 123,690 66,490 31.97 20.71 25.21 31.17 38.44 45.35 

Environmental engineers............................................................................................................................ 48,270 59,710 28.70 17.89 21.99 27.78 34.27 41.96 

Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors............................................. 42,800 56,340 27.08 16.69 21.27 26.26 32.45 39.58 

Industrial engineers.................................................................................................................................... 171,810 59,900 28.80 18.33 22.85 28.16 34.16 41.52 

Marine engineers and naval architects ....................................................................................................... 29.57 4,680 61,500 17.13 22.32 29.27 36.84 43.15 

Materials engineers ................................................................................................................................... 24,430 60,420 29.05 18.12 22.75 28.41 35.05 42.13 

Mechanical engineers ................................................................................................................................ 207,300 60,860 29.26 18.64 22.88 28.23 35.02 42.60 

Mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers.......................................................... 30.96 6,690 64,390 17.34 22.75 29.24 37.84 48.10 

Nuclear engineers ...................................................................................................................................... 12,610 78,770 37.87 27.90 32.50 38.15 42.94 50.93 

Petroleum engineers .................................................................................................................................. 10,250 79,910 38.42 23.13 29.14 37.94 48.18 57.03 

Architectural and civil drafters..................................................................................................................... 92,610 37,100 17.84 11.18 13.79 16.93 20.86 26.13 

Electrical and electronics drafters............................................................................................................... 38,470 40,420 19.43 11.30 14.19 18.37 23.76 29.46 

Mechanical drafters.................................................................................................................................... 69,620 40,330 19.39 11.70 14.43 18.19 23.20 28.69 

Aerospace engineering and operations technicians.................................................................................... 19,850 49,920 24.00 15.91 19.34 23.37 27.56 33.51 

Civil engineering technicians ..................................................................................................................... 89,200 37,110 17.84 10.49 13.37 17.30 21.51 26.33 

Electrical and electronic engineering technicians........................................................................................ 244,570 41,210 19.81 12.12 15.18 19.24 23.88 28.04 

Electro-mechanical technicians.................................................................................................................. 40,770 38,630 18.57 10.45 13.43 17.38 22.12 28.04 

Environmental engineering technicians....................................................................................................... 17,530 36,500 17.55 10.23 12.78 16.35 21.01 26.97 

Industrial engineering technicians .............................................................................................................. 65,220 44,330 21.31 12.43 15.25 19.67 26.01 33.77 

Mechanical engineering technicians........................................................................................................... 58,490 41,460 19.93 12.51 15.25 19.03 23.72 29.01 

Surveying and mapping technicians .......................................................................................................... 51,640 30,380 14.61 8.45 10.46 13.48 17.81 22.40 

Life, physical, and social science occupations

Agricultural and food scientists .................................................................................................................. 21,050 54,680 26.29 15.34 19.58 25.08 31.91 40.26 

Biochemists and biophysicists.................................................................................................................... 13,440 59,070 28.40 15.53 19.22 26.07 35.81 44.87 

Microbiologists............................................................................................................................................ 15,880 53,040 25.50 14.63 18.32 23.51 31.20 40.77 

Zoologists and wildlife biologists................................................................................................................. 11,710 45,630 21.94 13.05 16.43 21.15 26.45 32.78 

Conservation scientists............................................................................................................................... 12,980 47,820 22.99 14.54 18.08 22.67 26.94 32.84 

Foresters.................................................................................................................................................... 21.62 9,890 44,970 13.14 16.71 20.98 25.84 31.71 

Epidemiologists.......................................................................................................................................... 24.82 2,480 51,630 14.94 18.71 23.27 28.16 37.80 

Medical scientists, except epidemiologists.................................................................................................. 35,570 63,430 30.49 15.12 19.88 27.79 38.28 53.85 

Astronomers............................................................................................................................................... 35.37 73,580 18.42 23.37 35.82 46.14 54.11 910

Physicists................................................................................................................................................... 39.90 8,990 82,990 24.85 31.64 40.06 49.17 55.91 

Atmospheric and space scientists ............................................................................................................. 28.01 7,290 58,270 14.36 19.13 28.13 34.97 42.82 

Chemists ................................................................................................................................................... 82,320 54,280 26.10 14.24 18.02 24.07 32.81 42.32 

Materials scientists..................................................................................................................................... 30.28 8,660 62,980 15.92 21.44 29.14 38.81 47.99 

Environmental scientists and specialists, including health.......................................................................... 54,860 48,090 23.12 13.71 16.62 21.24 28.12 35.48 

Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers.................................................................................. 21,810 62,420 30.01 16.30 20.83 27.04 37.11 50.98 

Hydrologists................................................................................................................................................ 27.64 7,240 57,490 17.27 21.03 26.64 32.93 40.99 

Economists................................................................................................................................................. 13,680 69,800 33.56 17.16 22.77 31.17 42.25 55.09 

Market research analysts............................................................................................................................ 99,030 56,600 27.21 13.26 17.80 24.61 34.45 46.33 

Survey researchers..................................................................................................................................... 25,210 34,180 16.44 7.24 8.33 12.60 22.99 34.52 

Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists............................................................................................ 103,120 50,510 24.28 13.51 17.26 23.23 29.84 36.94 

Industrial-organizational psychologists........................................................................................................ 33.22 1,280 69,090 17.51 23.75 32.15 41.74 53.11 

Sociologists................................................................................................................................................ 24.16 1,360 50,250 9.34 16.31 21.96 30.59 41.03 

Urban and regional planners ...................................................................................................................... 28,850 48,590 23.36 14.37 17.55 22.36 27.84 34.66 

Anthropologists and archeologists.............................................................................................................. 18.87 4,140 39,250 10.52 12.84 17.33 23.33 30.01 

Geographers............................................................................................................................................... 23.48 660 48,840 14.79 17.97 22.45 28.54 33.47 

Historians................................................................................................................................................... 20.25 1,880 42,120 10.49 13.66 19.16 26.06 32.61 

Political scientists....................................................................................................................................... 37.92 4,250 78,870 19.33 27.78 38.96 49.14 55.29 

Agricultural and food science technicians................................................................................................... 15,260 29,820 14.34 8.52 10.39 13.02 17.00 22.81 

Biological technicians................................................................................................................................. 41,660 32,970 15.85 9.75 12.05 15.16 19.16 23.42 

Percentiles

Occupation

Mean wages

Employment


ble 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by occupation, 2000 - Continued

Hourly Annual1 10th 25th 50th 

(Median) 75th 90th

e, physical, and social science occupations - Continued

Chemical technicians.................................................................................................................................. $17.83 $37,080 $10.54 $13.33 $17.05 $21.66 $26.45 74,240

Geological and petroleum technicians........................................................................................................ 19.11 39,760 11,120 9.59 13.88 17.55 23.63 29.71 

Nuclear technicians ................................................................................................................................... 29.79 61,970 18.57 23.68 28.44 4,110 36.81 43.60 

Environmental science and protection technicians, including health........................................................... 17.23 35,830 24,630 9.81 12.50 16.26 21.13 26.29 

Forensic science technicians...................................................................................................................... 18.95 39,410 11.49 14.16 18.04 6,150 23.22 28.13 

Forest and conservation technicians........................................................................................................... 15.01 31,210 15,510 8.93 11.23 14.22 17.53 21.07 

mmunity and social service occupations

Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors................................................................................ 14.47 30,100 56,080 9.06 11.19 13.71 16.95 20.78 

Educational, vocational, and school counselors ......................................................................................... 21.08 43,850 11.33 15.21 20.24 188,000 25.93 32.29 

Marriage and family therapists.................................................................................................................... 17.66 36,730 10.95 13.45 16.66 19,420 21.31 25.90 

Mental health counselors............................................................................................................................ 14.61 30,390 65,780 8.90 10.68 13.25 17.38 22.25 

Rehabilitation counselors............................................................................................................................ 13.06 27,170 104,850 7.59 9.17 11.75 15.86 20.57 

Child, family, and school social workers..................................................................................................... 16.12 33,530 266,570 9.67 11.98 15.13 19.31 24.17 

Medical and public health social workers.................................................................................................... 17.50 36,400 10.81 13.37 16.73 103,390 20.89 25.56 

Mental health and substance abuse social workers.................................................................................... 15.50 32,240 79,740 9.28 11.46 14.50 18.84 23.44 

Health educators........................................................................................................................................ 43,670 17.61 36,640 9.69 12.30 16.28 21.56 27.61 

Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists............................................................................ 80,500 19.35 40,240 12.02 14.55 18.34 23.57 28.37 

Social and human service assistants.......................................................................................................... 11.46 23,840 260,910 7.05 8.57 10.74 13.43 16.93 

Clergy ........................................................................................................................................................ 16.23 33,760 30,980 7.38 10.98 15.27 20.28 26.22 

Directors, religious activities and education ............................................................................................... 14.38 29,900 13,610 6.66 9.32 12.98 17.59 24.33 

gal occupations

Lawyers...................................................................................................................................................... 43.90 91,320 21.44 29.18 42.44 489,530 62.58 (2)

Administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers..................................................................... 31.32 65,150 15.85 20.60 29.44 12,560 40.15 53.65 

Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators....................................................................................................... 24.68 51,330 11.23 14.89 20.70 4,850 29.50 44.79 

udges, magistrate judges, and magistrates............................................................................................... 37.85 78,720 25,190 9.29 20.57 41.71 54.53 64.74 

Paralegals and legal assistants.................................................................................................................. 179,330 18.65 38,790 11.22 13.80 17.00 21.64 26.95 

Court reporters........................................................................................................................................... 20.06 41,730 15,810 9.01 13.77 19.07 24.87 33.20 

Law clerks ................................................................................................................................................. 15.17 31,550 29,190 8.14 10.37 13.71 17.78 23.24 

Title examiners, abstractors, and searchers .............................................................................................. 16.32 33,940 40,000 9.10 11.12 14.40 19.46 25.75 

ucation, training, and library occupations

Business teachers, postsecondary ............................................................................................................ (3) 58,160 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 61,860

Computer science teachers, postsecondary .............................................................................................. (3) 51,260 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 27,770

Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary ......................................................................................... (3) 51,410 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 37,660

Architecture teachers, postsecondary ........................................................................................................ (3) 52,680 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 4,620

Engineering teachers, postsecondary ........................................................................................................ (3) 67,540 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 26,940

Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary .......................................................................................... (3) 62,540 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 10,720

Biological science teachers, postsecondary................................................................................................ (3) 61,460 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 36,910

Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary...................................................................... (3) 60,950 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 1,980

Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary................................................ (3) 60,080 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 8,000

Chemistry teachers, postsecondary ........................................................................................................... (3) 56,550 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 16,020

Environmental science teachers, postsecondary........................................................................................ (3) 58,180 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 3,530

Physics teachers, postsecondary .............................................................................................................. (3) 62,740 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 11,880

Anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary.............................................................................. (3) 58,620 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 4,400

Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary ....................................................................... (3) 56,990 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 4,070

Economics teachers, postsecondary ......................................................................................................... (3) 63,860 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 11,530

Geography teachers, postsecondary ......................................................................................................... (3) 56,670 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 3,570

Political science teachers, postsecondary ................................................................................................. (3) 56,920 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 10,820

Psychology teachers, postsecondary ......................................................................................................... (3) 55,170 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 24,000

Sociology teachers, postsecondary............................................................................................................ (3) 50,890 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 13,760

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary ............................................................................................... (3) 67,140 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 78,680

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary....................................................................................... (3) 49,130 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 35,870

Education teachers, postsecondary ........................................................................................................... (3) 48,310 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 41,180

Library science teachers, postsecondary ................................................................................................... (3) 52,140 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 4,160

Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary ................................................................. (3) 44,760 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 8,480

Law teachers, postsecondary..................................................................................................................... (3) 75,530 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 9,500

Social work teachers, postsecondary ......................................................................................................... (3) 50,970 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 6,570

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary ........................................................................................ (3) 49,170 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 55,160

Communications teachers, postsecondary ................................................................................................ (3) 48,900 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 18,450

English language and literature teachers, postsecondary .......................................................................... (3) 47,790 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 50,560

Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary .......................................................................... (3) 48,150 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 18,380

History teachers, postsecondary ................................................................................................................ (3) 52,280 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 16,630

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary ...................................................................................... (3) 50,070 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 14,000

Graduate teaching assistants..................................................................................................................... (3) 24,170 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 129,270

Home economics teachers, postsecondary ............................................................................................... (3) 50,350 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 4,380

Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary............................................................................ (3) 43,810 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 14,050

Vocational education teachers, postsecondary........................................................................................... 19.61 40,790 10.50 13.83 18.35 115,080 24.03 31.54 

Preschool teachers, except special education ........................................................................................... 9.66 20,100 357,220 6.01 7.01 8.56 11.15 15.11 

Kindergarten teachers, except special education ....................................................................................... (3) 40,230 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 155,530

Occupation Employment

Mean wages Percentiles

See footnotes at end of table.
Table 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by occupation, 2000 - Continued

Hourly Annual1 10th 25th 50th 

(Median) 75th 90th

Education, training, and library occupations - Continued

Elementary school teachers, except special education .............................................................................. (3) $41,980 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 1,409,140

Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education............................................................... (3) 41,89 561,200 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 0

Vocational education teachers, middle school............................................................................................ (3) 40,810 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 19,010

Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education........................................................ 933,800 (3) 43,030 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3)

Vocational education teachers, secondary school...................................................................................... 103,200 (3) 43,240 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3)

Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school............................................ 208,970 (3) 43,700 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3)

Special education teachers, middle school................................................................................................. (3) 41,730 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 87,790

Special education teachers, secondary school........................................................................................... 116,760 (3) 44,100 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3)

Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors........................................................ 53,250 17.45 36,300 9.47 12.20 16.12 21.17 28.50 

Self-enrichment education teachers............................................................................................................ 125,960 14.94 31,070 6.96 9.48 13.44 18.63 25.38 

Archivists, curators, and museum technicians ........................................................................................... 18,100 17.88 37,190 9.23 11.90 15.90 21.87 29.56 

Librarians ................................................................................................................................................... 139,460 20.54 42,730 12.03 15.79 20.05 25.06 30.28 

Library technicians...................................................................................................................................... 100,690 11.65 24,230 6.64 8.57 11.14 14.35 17.14 

Audio-visual collections specialists............................................................................................................. 17.11 35,590 8,740 8.02 10.71 16.00 22.17 28.37 

Farm and home management advisors ..................................................................................................... 10,290 18.45 38,370 8.62 12.44 17.45 23.82 29.61 

Instructional coordinators............................................................................................................................ 77,100 22.27 46,320 11.71 15.46 21.27 28.12 34.63 

Teacher assistants .................................................................................................................................... 1,159,110 (3) 18,770 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3)

Art, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations

Art directors................................................................................................................................................ 20,560 30.30 63,020 14.48 19.85 27.35 38.63 52.62 

Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators........................................................................... 11,930 17.20 35,770 7.06 9.84 15.00 20.54 28.16 

Multi-media artists and animators............................................................................................................... 31,120 21.47 44,650 11.41 14.76 19.77 25.98 33.92 

Commercial and industrial designers.......................................................................................................... 33,910 24.55 51,060 13.12 17.53 23.45 30.83 37.40 

Fashion designers...................................................................................................................................... 10,460 27.04 56,240 11.88 16.73 23.33 35.47 49.99 

Floral designers.......................................................................................................................................... 71,280 9.29 19,330 6.04 7.16 8.83 10.63 13.39 

Graphic designers...................................................................................................................................... 133,630 18.25 37,970 9.84 12.77 16.62 21.70 28.08 

Interior designers ....................................................................................................................................... 30,680 19.55 40,670 9.54 12.89 17.57 24.59 31.96 

Merchandise displayers and window trimmers ........................................................................................... 51,240 11.19 23,280 6.63 8.06 10.06 12.91 16.89 

Set and exhibit designers............................................................................................................................ 16.26 33,810 8,470 6.64 10.32 15.11 20.58 27.59 

Actors......................................................................................................................................................... (3) 41,57 63,500 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 0

Producers and directors.............................................................................................................................. (3) 48,74 46,750 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 0

Athletes and sports competitors................................................................................................................. (3) 62,96 9,920 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 0

Coaches and scouts................................................................................................................................... (3) 33,47 68,220 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 0

Umpires, referees, and other sports officials............................................................................................... (3) 23,28 7,820 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 0

Dancers...................................................................................................................................................... 20,900 13.44 27,95 0 6.86 10.80 6.02 16.63 26.55 

Choreographers.......................................................................................................................................... 10,860 32,08 15.42 0 8.64 12.99 6.43 20.23 26.83 

Music directors and composers.................................................................................................................. (3) 36,90 6,660 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 0

Musicians and singers................................................................................................................................ (3) 44,52 52,180 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 0

Announcers ............................................................................................................................................... 49,770 13.13 27,32 0 6.84 9.52 14.28 24.35 5.94

News analysts, reporters and correspondents ........................................................................................... 65,930 18.04 37,51 0 10.25 14.00 7.95 21.89 33.3 2

Public relations specialists ......................................................................................................................... 21.01 43,70 128,570 10.95 14.24 19.03 0 25.78 33.89 

Editors........................................................................................................................................................ 104,210 44,35 21.32 10.80 13.88 18.93 0 26.1 35.26 2

Technical writers......................................................................................................................................... 50,700 50,06 24.07 13.89 17.9 0 22.98 2 28.85 35.75 

Writers and authors.................................................................................................................................... 41,410 22.81 47,44 0 13.99 20.3 9.75 27.56 2 39.1 2

Interpreters and translators......................................................................................................................... 16,780 16.13 33,55 0 8.71 11.3 14.95 7 19.51 25.44 

Audio and video equipment technicians...................................................................................................... 34,110 36,86 17.72 0 10.5 8.00 14.5 7 21.6 7 33.04 2

Broadcast technicians................................................................................................................................ 33,560 15.89 33,06 0 8.68 12.96 6.66 21.35 30.45 

Radio operators ......................................................................................................................................... 15.89 33,05 3,060 0 11.10 14.0 8.45 19.15 7 26.24 

Sound engineering technicians................................................................................................................... 10,380 25.56 53,17 0 11.89 18.98 8.44 35.44 57.40 

Photographers ........................................................................................................................................... 65,360 13.18 27,42 0 8.07 10.7 6.62 15.8 2 22.55 7

Camera operators, television, video, and motion picture ............................................................................ 20,970 16.28 33,86 0 9.25 13.40 6.79 21.23 30.6 2

Film and video editors ................................................................................................................................ 10,990 19.81 41,20 0 11.9 9.12 16.4 2 25.00 2 34.2 7

Healthcare practitioner and technical occupations

Chiropractors.............................................................................................................................................. 16,740 35.96 74,79 11.0 0 21.1 2 32.23 7 50.73 (2)

Dentists...................................................................................................................................................... 90,090 112,820 54.24 40.93 62.04 (2) (2) 28.13

Dietitians and nutritionists .......................................................................................................................... 43,030 18.76 39,02 11.38 14.94 18.48 0 22.09 26.41 

Optometrists............................................................................................................................................... 23,880 40.86 84,98 19.45 28.99 39.84 0 53.6 (2) 2

Pharmacists ............................................................................................................................................... 33.39 69,44 212,660 24.79 29.74 34.11 0 39.2 42.79 7

Anesthesiologists........................................................................................................................................ 24,350 62.35 129,680 42.39 61.34 (2) (2) (2)

Family and general practitioners................................................................................................................. 132,620 107,780 51.82 21.6 42.43 54.89 (2) (2) 2

Internists, general....................................................................................................................................... 50,450 123,180 59.22 37.36 53.80 68.46 (2) (2)

Obstetricians and gynecologists................................................................................................................. 18,240 133,450 64.16 68.14 (2) (2) (2) 47.35

Pediatricians, general................................................................................................................................. 25,580 117,020 56.26 48.99 60.56 (2) (2) 37.49

Psychiatrists............................................................................................................................................... 21,280 108,060 51.95 41.75 57.04 (2) (2) 24.49

Surgeons.................................................................................................................................................... 48,770 137,400 66.06 (2) (2) (2) (2) 56.80

Physician assistants .................................................................................................................................. 55,490 60,68 29.17 15.7 0 23.06 29.76 2 35.5 42.36 2

Podiatrists................................................................................................................................................... 48.59 7,870 101,070 23.14 37.23 51.71 64.86 (2)

Registered nurses ..................................................................................................................................... 22.31 46,41 2,189,670 15.33 18.21 21.56 0 25.96 30.94 

Audiologists................................................................................................................................................ 11,530 47,67 22.92 14.83 17.79 21.56 0 26.58 32.9 7

Occupational therapists ............................................................................................................................. 75,150 24.10 50,14 15.40 19.45 23.7 0 27.83 7 34.05 

Physical therapists ..................................................................................................................................... 27.6 120,410 57,45 2 18.51 22.43 26.35 0 32.40 40.08 

Mean wages Percentiles

Occupation Employment

See footnotes at end of table.


Table 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by occupation, 2000 - Continued

Hourly Annual1 10th 25th 50th 

(Median) 75th 90th

Healthcare practitioner and technical occupations - Continued

Radiation therapists ................................................................................................................................... $25.59 $53,230 $16.2 13,100 3 $19.04 $22.82 $27.14 $33.92

Recreational therapists .............................................................................................................................. 26,940 14.23 29,59 0 10.4 8.18 13.7 7 17.34 7 21.06 

Respiratory therapists ................................................................................................................................ 82,670 38,22 18.37 13.76 15.45 18.11 0 20.88 24.35 

Speech-language pathologists.................................................................................................................... 82,850 23.31 48,48 14.7 0 18.11 22.42 7 27.40 33.65 

Veterinarians.............................................................................................................................................. 40,270 32.99 68,62 17.63 22.61 29.28 0 40.49 61.88 

Medical and clinical laboratory technologists ............................................................................................. 144,530 19.84 41,260 14.06 16.45 19.48 22.82 26.71

Medical and clinical laboratory technicians ................................................................................................ 13.93 28,97 146,060 0 8.92 10.70 13.24 16.50 20.3 7

Dental hygienists ....................................................................................................................................... 24.99 51,98 148,460 15.53 20.46 24.68 0 29.72 35.39 

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians ........................................................................................... 40,080 16.81 34,96 0 11.82 16.03 9.40 20.89 25.45 

Diagnostic medical sonographers............................................................................................................... 31,760 22.03 45,82 15.61 18.46 21.55 0 25.36 28.52 

Nuclear medicine technologists ................................................................................................................. 18,030 21.56 44,85 15.34 18.34 21.22 0 25.09 28.13 

Radiologic technologists and technicians................................................................................................... 17.93 37,29 172,080 12.1 0 14.53 17.31 7 20.85 25.02 

Emergency medical technicians and paramedics ...................................................................................... 165,530 11.89 24,74 0 8.62 10.80 7.05 14.0 18.15 7

Dietetic technicians .................................................................................................................................... 28,010 10.98 22,83 0 7.65 10.26 6.35 13.29 16.43 

Pharmacy technicians ............................................................................................................................... 10.38 21,60 190,940 0 8.12 9.93 12.26 14.56 7.00

Psychiatric technicians .............................................................................................................................. 53,350 12.53 26,06 0 9.22 11.74 7.77 15.43 18.90 

Respiratory therapy technicians.................................................................................................................. 28,230 16.46 34,23 10.98 13.12 15.80 0 19.11 22.50 

Surgical technologists ................................................................................................................................ 68,590 14.26 29,66 0 11.78 13.95 9.85 16.42 19.38 

Veterinary technologists and technicians.................................................................................................... 50,370 10.93 22,73 0 7.31 8.68 10.41 12.76 15.49 

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses ..................................................................................... 679,470 14.65 30,47 10.34 11.98 14.15 0 16.73 20.10 

Medical records and health information technicians.................................................................................... 143,870 11.74 24,43 0 8.99 10.94 7.55 13.74 16.91 

Opticians, dispensing ................................................................................................................................ 66,580 26,36 12.67 0 9.23 11.75 7.65 15.28 19.0 7

Orthotists and prosthetists.......................................................................................................................... 24.32 50,59 4,750 10.40 14.68 21.99 0 31.31 40.30 

Occupational health and safety specialists and technicians........................................................................ 32,390 21.34 44,38 11.44 15.41 20.55 0 26.39 32.58 

Athletic trainers........................................................................................................................................... (3) 33,65 13,820 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 0

Healthcare support ocupations

Home health aides ..................................................................................................................................... 8.71 18,11 561,120 0 7.13 8.23 9.8 6.14 11.93 8

Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants .................................................................................................... 9.18 1,273,460 19,10 0 7.51 8.89 10.59 12.69 6.48

Psychiatric aides ........................................................................................................................................ 57,680 10.79 22,44 0 8.38 10.45 7.10 13.02 15.50 

Occupational therapist assistants............................................................................................................... 15,910 16.76 34,86 11.53 14.08 16.51 0 19.5 21.81 7

Occupational therapist aides....................................................................................................................... 11.21 23,33 8,890 0 6.91 7.94 9.96 13.69 17.26 

Physical therapist assistants....................................................................................................................... 44,120 16.52 34,37 11.13 13.86 16.29 0 19.44 21.93 

Physical therapist aides.............................................................................................................................. 34,620 10.06 20,93 0 7.02 7.91 9.46 11.25 13.85 

Massage therapists.................................................................................................................................... 24,620 15.51 32,27 0 8.32 13.0 6.29 21.8 7 29.51 7

Dental assistants ....................................................................................................................................... 12.86 26,74 250,870 0 9.99 12.49 8.26 15.51 18.5 7

Medical assistants...................................................................................................................................... 11.46 23,84 330,830 0 9.35 11.06 8.03 13.20 15.79 

Medical equipment preparers..................................................................................................................... 32,760 10.68 22,20 0 8.57 10.16 7.34 12.44 14.9 7

Medical transcriptionists............................................................................................................................. 97,330 25,72 12.37 0 10.0 8.66 12.15 7 14.41 16.70 

Pharmacy aides ......................................................................................................................................... 59,890 9.10 18,93 0 6.12 7.16 8.52 10.58 13.14 

Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers.............................................................................. 55,210 8.55 17,79 0 6.76 8.00 9.8 5.90 12.05 0

Protective service occupations

First-line supervisors/managers of correctional officers.............................................................................. 29,380 21.33 44,37 13.60 15.61 20.14 0 26.70 32.35 

First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives ........................................................................... 27.84 57,90 113,740 16.66 20.98 27.50 0 33.98 41.3 7

First-line supervisors/managers of fire fighting and prevention workers ..................................................... 59,500 52,99 25.47 15.30 19.6 0 24.99 7 31.14 37.35 

Fire fighters ............................................................................................................................................... 16.95 35,26 251,060 0 11.82 16.43 8.03 21.75 26.58 

Fire inspectors and investigators ............................................................................................................... 11,900 20.58 42,80 11.92 15.21 20.01 0 25.54 31.2 7

Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists ....................................................................................... 15.82 32,91 1,040 0 11.02 15.45 8.20 19.78 24.36 

Bailiffs ........................................................................................................................................................ 15.85 32,960 14,000 7.96 10.91 14.99 20.82 25.37 

Correctional officers and jailers .................................................................................................................. 405,360 15.71 32,680 9.62 11.85 14.99 19.28 23.71 

Detectives and criminal investigators ......................................................................................................... 87,090 23.96 49,830 14.23 17.90 23.50 29.69 34.69 

Fish and game wardens ............................................................................................................................ 21.14 43,970 12.48 15.65 19.20 7,730 23.31 32.23 

Parking enforcement workers .................................................................................................................... 12.67 26,360 8,040 7.72 9.70 12.37 15.52 18.30 

Police and sheriff's patrol officers .............................................................................................................. 571,210 19.52 40,59 11.44 14.64 19.13 0 24.15 28.32 

Transit and railroad police .......................................................................................................................... 19.98 41,560 5,760 9.87 13.13 19.41 26.70 31.86 

Animal control workers............................................................................................................................... 11.76 24,45 8,060 0 6.91 8.69 11.06 14.11 17.55 

Private detectives and investigators............................................................................................................ 28,700 14.74 30,65 0 9.63 12.86 7.79 18.38 25.10 

Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators.............................................................................. 11,550 10.82 22,51 0 8.69 10.20 6.98 12.4 15.81 7

Security guards .......................................................................................................................................... 1,104,400 19,47 9.36 0 7.18 8.45 10.55 13.78 6.18

Crossing guards ........................................................................................................................................ 72,830 9.19 19,11 0 6.66 8.37 10.94 13.48 5.89

Food preparation and serving related occupations

Chefs and head cooks................................................................................................................................ 122,860 13.73 28,55 0 8.98 12.0 7.39 16.75 7 22.7 7

First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers................................................... 11.83 24,60 624,180 0 8.54 10.91 7.15 14.09 18.14 

Cooks, fast food ........................................................................................................................................ 6.78 14,10 527,500 0 5.90 6.53 7.5 5.49 8.4 3 3

Cooks, institution and cafeteria .................................................................................................................. 8.68 18,06 414,100 0 6.70 8.22 10.24 12.53 5.84

Cooks, restaurant ...................................................................................................................................... 642,060 9.08 18,88 0 7.35 8.72 10.33 12.43 6.30

Cooks, short order ..................................................................................................................................... 192,030 7.92 16,48 0 6.32 7.55 9.2 5.67 10.83 0

Food preparation workers........................................................................................................................... 7.78 16,18 847,810 0 6.28 7.38 8.81 10.65 5.67

Bartenders ................................................................................................................................................. 379,990 7.77 16,15 0 6.10 6.86 8.4 5.59 11.14 4

Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food ......................................................... 6.84 2,159,940 14,24 0 5.51 5.92 6.52 7.52 8.6 4

Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop .............................................................. 7.23 15,03 445,480 0 6.07 6.72 8.0 5.59 9.92 5

Waiters and waitresses ............................................................................................................................. 7.09 2,008,760 14,750 5.49 5.88 6.42 7.26 10.15 

Food servers, nonrestaurant ...................................................................................................................... 199,600 7.77 16,17 0 5.61 6.16 7.07 8.8 11.12 7

Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers ..................................................................... 6.95 14,46 435,500 0 5.97 6.53 7.62 9.2 5.54 6

Dishwashers............................................................................................................................................... 7.00 14,56 505,500 0 6.05 6.69 7.8 5.58 8.81 6

Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop ........................................................................ 7.32 15,23 312,390 0 6.18 6.95 8.11 9.5 5.65 9

Mean wages Percentiles

Occupation Employment

See footnotes at end of table.


Table 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by occupation, 2000 - Continued

Hourly Annual1 10th 25th 50th 

(Median) 75th 90th

Office and administrative support occupations - Continued

Payroll and timekeeping clerks .................................................................................................................. $13.57 $28,220 $8.86 $10.67 $13.07 $16.0 191,310 4 $19.32

Procurement clerks .................................................................................................................................... 75,960 13.64 28,38 0 8.72 10.69 13.33 16.07 19.25 

Tellers ....................................................................................................................................................... 492,950 9.40 19,540 6.99 7.85 9.21 10.56 12.52 

Brokerage clerks ........................................................................................................................................ 80,150 16.19 33,68 0 12.01 14.93 18.84 24.72 9.63

Correspondence clerks............................................................................................................................... 38,560 12.09 25,15 0 9.78 11.61 13.70 16.72 8.60

Court, municipal, and license clerks .......................................................................................................... 97,630 13.36 27,78 0 9.93 12.57 15.86 20.04 8.00

Credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks..................................................................................................... 82,980 12.70 26,42 0 7.91 9.52 11.81 15.03 18.82 

Customer service representatives............................................................................................................... 1,907,890 12.75 26,53 0 9.42 11.83 15.25 19.56 7.73

Eligibility interviewers, government programs............................................................................................. 14.54 30,23 106,570 10.23 11.83 13.65 16.83 20.51 0

File clerks .................................................................................................................................................. 264,720 9.49 19,73 0 7.41 8.99 10.87 13.49 6.34

Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks ........................................................................................................... 175,150 8.22 17,10 0 5.95 6.83 7.87 9.25 10.85 

Interviewers, except eligibility and loan ...................................................................................................... 10.75 22,36 156,340 0 7.09 8.16 10.02 12.59 15.65 

Library assistants, clerical........................................................................................................................... 95,100 9.32 19,38 0 6.78 8.65 11.26 13.86 5.90

Loan interviewers and clerks...................................................................................................................... 140,040 13.40 27,870 8.77 10.36 12.70 15.77 19.44 

New accounts clerks .................................................................................................................................. 88,390 11.71 24,37 0 9.53 11.10 13.35 16.15 8.60

Order clerks................................................................................................................................................ 351,580 12.08 25,13 0 7.35 9.01 11.35 14.46 17.63 

Human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping ................................................................... 14.13 29,40 172,070 0 9.21 11.23 13.63 16.50 20.06 

Receptionists and information clerks ......................................................................................................... 1,054,300 20,780 9.99 6.67 7.86 9.63 11.73 13.94 

Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks................................................................... 12.57 26,140 199,700 7.53 8.96 10.87 16.29 20.47 

Cargo and freight agents ........................................................................................................................... 14.63 30,440 7.96 10.18 13.73 18.17 22.12 64,320

Couriers and messengers .......................................................................................................................... 9.63 20,030 130,210 6.20 7.25 8.96 11.14 13.97 

Police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers .................................................................................................... 82,050 12.83 26,680 7.89 9.78 12.38 15.60 18.86 

Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance ........................................................................................ 167,180 14.62 30,41 0 10.38 13.66 17.99 22.23 8.28

Meter readers, utilities ............................................................................................................................... 48,950 14.02 29,15 0 10.11 13.32 17.29 21.12 8.23

Postal service clerks................................................................................................................................... 80,730 18.31 38,08 15.37 17.38 18.75 20.13 20.96 0

Postal service mail carriers......................................................................................................................... 17.71 36,83 354,980 12.57 16.16 18.47 20.16 21.17 0

Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators.............................................. 14.81 30,81 231,770 0 9.11 10.85 15.42 18.90 20.47 

Production, planning, and expediting clerks ............................................................................................... 15.64 32,52 330,120 0 11.06 14.71 19.42 24.25 8.80

Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks ......................................................................................................... 11.22 23,340 864,530 7.09 8.49 10.52 13.22 16.53 

Stock clerks and order fillers ...................................................................................................................... 1,771,780 20,650 9.93 6.11 7.15 8.75 11.69 16.33 

Weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping ................................................................. 79,480 12.62 26,25 0 7.39 8.94 11.36 15.57 20.53 

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants................................................................................... 1,369,960 15.63 32,520 9.78 12.00 14.95 18.45 22.24 

Legal secretaries ....................................................................................................................................... 17.00 35,37 270,670 10.79 13.29 16.70 20.44 24.51 0

Medical secretaries .................................................................................................................................... 283,150 11.76 24,46 0 9.39 11.26 13.52 16.59 7.94

Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive....................................................................................... 11.98 24,91 1,698,080 0 9.14 11.47 14.38 17.29 7.26

Computer operators ................................................................................................................................... 186,460 14.15 29,43 0 10.23 13.30 16.98 21.13 8.34

Data entry keyers ...................................................................................................................................... 10.66 22,17 458,720 0 8.58 10.24 12.41 14.86 7.28

Word processors and typists ..................................................................................................................... 12.22 25,42 257,020 0 7.89 9.65 11.88 14.18 17.02 

Desktop publishers..................................................................................................................................... 35,460 15.72 32,70 0 11.00 14.71 19.33 24.48 8.56

Insurance claims and policy processing clerks........................................................................................... 14.72 30,62 266,650 0 10.82 13.47 16.91 22.44 9.04

Mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service .................................................................. 182,460 9.96 20,71 0 7.84 9.54 11.60 13.78 6.68

Office clerks, general.................................................................................................................................. 10.72 22,29 2,674,710 0 8.03 10.16 12.82 15.89 6.56

Office machine operators, except computer ............................................................................................... 86,380 10.77 22,40 0 8.16 10.00 12.53 15.72 7.07

Proofreaders and copy markers ................................................................................................................. 27,800 11.89 24,73 0 8.52 10.76 14.31 18.74 7.04

Statistical assistants .................................................................................................................................. 22,050 14.22 29,57 0 10.39 13.40 17.28 20.70 8.36

Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations

First-line supervisors/managers of farming, fishing, and forestry workers................................................... 21,350 16.72 34,780 9.04 11.55 15.43 20.38 26.62

Farm labor contractors................................................................................................................................ 8.95 18,62 8,290 0 6.30 6.82 9.6 5.98 10.94 7

Agricultural inspectors................................................................................................................................ 12,210 14.72 30,62 0 8.79 10.61 13.75 17.85 21.91 

Animal breeders......................................................................................................................................... 12.11 25,20 1,680 0 8.09 10.28 13.93 21.05 6.64

Graders and sorters, agricultural products ................................................................................................. 56,210 8.00 16,64 0 6.34 7.11 8.7 5.87 11.18 8

Agricultural equipment operators ............................................................................................................... 23,230 8.66 18,02 0 6.34 7.68 10.28 13.33 5.73

Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse ....................................................................... 7.21 15,00 215,150 0 5.91 6.21 6.64 7.6 9.4 7 6

Farmworkers, farm and ranch animals........................................................................................................ 36,270 8.18 17,01 0 6.47 7.61 9.4 5.84 11.82 4

Forest and conservation workers ............................................................................................................... 10.45 21,73 9,990 0 6.71 8.97 12.88 17.21 6.04

Fallers........................................................................................................................................................ 14.59 30,35 9,910 0 8.82 12.33 17.14 27.38 6.88

Logging equipment operators .................................................................................................................... 12.47 25,930 34,180 7.44 9.50 12.07 15.21 17.59 

Log graders and scalers ............................................................................................................................ 13.81 28,73 5,470 0 10.67 13.07 16.38 20.17 8.66

Construction and extraction occupations

First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers........................................... 22.95 47,74 502,010 13.78 17.03 21.53 27.25 34.03 0

Boilermakers ............................................................................................................................................. 25,280 18.26 37,98 0 14.06 17.80 23.19 26.81 9.60

Brickmasons and blockmasons.................................................................................................................. 108,590 19.78 41,14 11.20 15.00 19.37 24.48 30.02 0

Stonemasons ............................................................................................................................................ 10,100 15.57 32,38 0 9.09 10.78 14.98 19.24 23.03 

Carpenters.................................................................................................................................................. 858,890 16.88 35,100 9.48 11.99 15.69 20.86 26.73 

Carpet installers ......................................................................................................................................... 38,010 15.88 33,030 7.97 10.41 14.46 20.47 26.22 

Floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles........................................................................................ 12,300 15.90 33,07 0 10.53 14.81 20.21 26.01 8.06

Floor sanders and finishers ........................................................................................................................ 14.95 31,10 7,610 0 8.75 10.51 13.17 17.80 24.72 

Tile and marble setters............................................................................................................................... 27,870 17.58 36,58 0 12.54 16.49 21.93 26.61 9.58

Cement masons and concrete finishers...................................................................................................... 169,550 14.92 31,02 0 8.31 10.55 13.50 18.41 24.22 

Terrazzo workers and finishers................................................................................................................... 15.76 32,790 4,510 8.73 11.10 15.06 19.87 24.93 

Construction laborers.................................................................................................................................. 821,210 12.95 26,94 0 7.22 8.79 11.15 16.23 21.88 

Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators ................................................................................ 56,330 14.47 30,09 0 8.51 10.04 12.88 17.57 23.57 

Pile-driver operators .................................................................................................................................. 19.99 41,57 4,320 10.99 13.36 19.85 26.03 31.04 0

Mean wages Percentiles

Occupation Employment

See footnotes at end of table.


Table 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by occupation, 2000 - Continued

Hourly Annual1 10th 25th 50th 

(Median) 75th 90th

Construction and extraction occupations - Continued

Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators ............................................................. $17.39 $36,170 $10.0 333,200 0 $12.21 $15.99 $21.68 $27.29

Drywall and ceiling tile installers................................................................................................................. 17.11 35,58 118,280 0 12.2 9.68 15.80 20.81 7 26.86 

Tapers ....................................................................................................................................................... 35,440 18.60 38,68 11.06 13.99 17.81 0 23.34 27.62 

Electricians................................................................................................................................................. 640,260 20.29 42,210 11.31 14.49 19.29 25.41 31.71

Glaziers...................................................................................................................................................... 46,160 15.56 32,360 8.50 10.88 14.32 19.35 25.78 

Insulation workers ...................................................................................................................................... 54,710 14.86 30,910 7.96 9.99 13.05 17.00 24.75 

Painters, construction and maintenance..................................................................................................... 261,040 14.24 29,610 8.56 10.36 13.10 16.81 22.39 

Paperhangers............................................................................................................................................. 10,690 15.62 32,490 8.04 10.89 15.33 19.91 24.16 

Pipelayers .................................................................................................................................................. 59,560 14.53 30,220 8.61 10.17 13.20 17.71 23.16 

Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters ....................................................................................................... 437,140 19.31 40,170 10.71 14.00 18.19 24.24 30.06 

Plasterers and stucco masons ................................................................................................................... 45,150 16.91 35,170 9.72 12.41 16.00 20.83 26.08 

Reinforcing iron and rebar workers ............................................................................................................ 27,010 37,80 18.17 0 12.5 9.90 16.78 7 23.64 27.86 

Roofers ...................................................................................................................................................... 15.22 31,67 114,410 0 10.72 13.95 8.68 18.86 24.4 7

Sheet metal workers .................................................................................................................................. 16.85 35,05 218,020 0 11.32 15.31 8.90 21.36 27.54 

Structural iron and steel workers ................................................................................................................ 81,710 18.82 39,14 10.05 13.34 17.92 0 24.16 29.62 

Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters ...................................... 58,090 12.39 25,78 0 9.16 10.95 7.54 14.48 20.21 

Helpers--carpenters ................................................................................................................................... 99,170 21,57 10.37 0 8.11 9.91 12.09 14.32 6.86

Helpers--electricians................................................................................................................................... 112,820 10.93 22,74 0 8.65 10.2 7.30 12.71 7 15.88 

Helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons ............................................................. 26,910 10.28 21,38 0 7.62 9.28 11.84 15.76 6.64

Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters ....................................................................... 85,320 10.79 22,45 0 8.60 10.21 7.29 12.52 15.36 

Helpers--roofers ......................................................................................................................................... 24,160 9.77 20,32 0 7.80 9.35 11.09 13.61 6.86

Construction and building inspectors ......................................................................................................... 68,690 19.10 39,73 11.72 14.73 18.63 0 23.01 27.20 

Elevator installers and repairers ................................................................................................................. 25,100 22.23 46,24 11.19 16.38 22.78 0 27.38 33.23 

Fence erectors ........................................................................................................................................... 18,370 12.02 25,01 0 8.60 10.53 7.16 14.53 19.56 

Hazardous materials removal workers ....................................................................................................... 15.21 31,630 34,070 9.33 11.34 13.71 18.56 24.01 

Highway maintenance workers .................................................................................................................. 145,790 13.21 27,48 0 9.93 12.82 7.87 16.16 19.59 

Rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators ............................................................................ 14.84 30,87 9,940 0 11.65 14.93 8.94 17.33 20.79 

Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners .......................................................................................... 15,040 13.91 28,93 0 7.12 9.79 13.02 16.4 20.81 7

Segmental pavers....................................................................................................................................... 13.48 28,05 2,680 0 7.92 10.05 12.46 16.16 21.93 

Derrick operators, oil and gas .................................................................................................................... 15,540 13.42 27,91 0 9.21 10.42 12.41 15.43 19.76 

Rotary drill operators, oil and gas .............................................................................................................. 15,500 15.99 33,27 0 11.6 9.78 14.83 7 18.55 23.14 

Service unit operators, oil, gas, and mining ............................................................................................... 11,020 13.34 27,75 0 9.97 12.12 8.47 15.2 20.61 7

Earth drillers, except oil and gas ................................................................................................................ 19,860 15.39 32,01 0 11.59 14.68 9.36 18.30 22.08 

Explosives workers, ordnance handling experts, and blasters ................................................................... 16.15 33,59 4,680 10.73 13.18 15.84 0 18.99 21.36 

Continuous mining machine operators ....................................................................................................... 16.05 33,38 9,480 10.79 12.92 15.64 0 18.91 22.08 

Mine cutting and channeling machine operators ........................................................................................ 16.68 34,69 6,710 11.40 13.96 16.65 0 19.72 21.59 

Rock splitters, quarry ................................................................................................................................. 13.10 27,25 2,600 0 10.09 12.43 8.48 15.14 18.25 

Roof bolters, mining ................................................................................................................................... 17.19 35,76 3,460 12.35 14.35 17.21 0 20.05 21.96 

Roustabouts, oil and gas ........................................................................................................................... 38,590 10.88 22,64 0 7.85 9.83 13.19 16.52 7.07

Helpers--extraction workers........................................................................................................................ 30,760 11.72 24,38 0 9.03 10.99 7.55 13.71 16.59 

Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations

First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers..................................................... 22.39 46,56 421,740 12.91 16.48 21.2 0 27.05 7 33.70 

Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers.......................................................................... 15.80 32,86 142,390 0 11.80 15.08 9.50 19.20 23.42 

Radio mechanics ....................................................................................................................................... 16.73 34,80 7,110 0 12.5 9.39 15.86 7 20.60 25.62 

Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers........................................... 20.44 42,52 192,470 12.04 16.55 21.1 0 24.99 7 27.23 

Avionics technicians................................................................................................................................... 15,360 20.00 41,60 13.22 16.31 19.86 0 24.01 27.02 

Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers......................................................................................... 36,620 16.38 34,07 0 11.91 15.80 9.13 20.04 25.1 7

Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment.............................................. 15,930 17.16 35,69 0 12.25 16.93 9.60 21.54 25.76 

Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment.................................................. 81,760 17.88 37,19 10.90 13.92 17.75 0 21.32 25.78 

Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay...................................................... 22.35 46,490 14.79 19.07 23.34 19,300 26.21 29.00 

Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles..................................................................... 12,480 12.71 26,44 0 9.60 12.06 7.98 15.25 18.69 

Electronic home entertainment equipment installers and repairers............................................................. 29,550 13.55 28,19 0 9.90 12.72 7.84 16.63 20.72 

Security and fire alarm systems installers................................................................................................... 15.92 33,100 38,810 9.29 11.57 14.66 18.83 24.10 

Aircraft mechanics and service technicians................................................................................................ 135,730 19.49 40,550 11.73 15.25 18.90 22.58 26.08

Automotive body and related repairers....................................................................................................... 16.21 33,710 168,170 8.32 11.30 15.06 20.03 25.81 

Automotive glass installers and repairers................................................................................................... 21,240 13.03 27,09 0 9.79 13.26 7.20 16.01 19.91 

Automotive service technicians and mechanics ......................................................................................... 14.80 30,78 692,570 0 10.30 13.62 7.74 17.79 22.1 7

Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists ............................................................................. 15.97 33,210 258,800 9.72 11.76 14.77 18.29 21.50 

Farm equipment mechanics ...................................................................................................................... 37,010 12.83 26,690 7.34 9.22 11.42 14.00 16.85 

Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines ................................................................................ 118,300 16.73 34,790 10.51 12.62 15.75 19.16 22.53 

Rail car repairers ....................................................................................................................................... 10,620 15.85 32,96 12.26 16.32 18.09 0 19.63 21.91 

Motorboat mechanics................................................................................................................................. 19,040 13.49 28,06 0 9.98 12.82 16.19 8.33 19.95 

Motorcycle mechanics ............................................................................................................................... 11,720 12.90 26,82 0 9.45 12.0 7.68 15.62 7 19.80 

Outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics.................................................................... 11.86 24,670 25,760 7.13 9.10 11.43 14.12 16.95 

Bicycle repairers ........................................................................................................................................ 7,940 9.04 18,810 6.17 7.22 8.67 10.58 12.56 

Recreational vehicle service technicians..................................................................................................... 12,200 12.79 26,610 7.88 9.66 12.20 15.29 18.66 

Tire repairers and changers ....................................................................................................................... 88,530 9.66 20,100 6.77 7.64 9.02 10.76 13.66 

Mechanical door repairers.......................................................................................................................... 10,460 14.41 29,980 8.95 10.71 13.77 17.15 21.02 

Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door............................................................ 34,910 19.66 40,890 11.28 14.74 19.87 24.54 27.49 

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers ......................................................... 197,930 16.43 34,180 9.71 12.25 15.76 19.92 24.58 

Home appliance repairers........................................................................................................................... 33,910 14.80 30,79 0 8.32 10.50 13.8 18.29 7 21.99 

Employment

Mean wages Percentiles

Occupation

See footnotes at end of table.


Table 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by occupation, 2000 - Continued

Hourly Annual1 10th 25th 50th 

(Median) 75th 90th

Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations - Continued

Industrial machinery mechanics.................................................................................................................. $18.02 $37,490 $11.31 $13.73 $17.30 $21.9 192,180 3 $26.26

Maintenance and repair workers, general .................................................................................................. 14.14 29,42 1,216,250 0 10.05 13.39 7.84 17.4 21.43 7

Maintenance workers, machinery .............................................................................................................. 107,500 32,17 15.47 0 11.54 14.89 9.20 18.79 22.74 

Millwrights .................................................................................................................................................. 75,940 19.42 40,40 12.02 15.19 19.33 0 23.98 27.0 7

Refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons .................................................................................. 16.64 34,62 3,640 11.01 13.31 16.82 0 19.70 21.42 

Electrical power-line installers and repairers .............................................................................................. 96,200 21.39 44,49 12.36 16.99 22.01 0 26.09 30.35 

Telecommunications line installers and repairers ...................................................................................... 168,480 18.29 38,05 0 12.82 18.32 9.79 23.82 26.68 

Camera and photographic equipment repairers ......................................................................................... 14.53 30,23 5,080 0 9.72 13.94 7.57 17.94 21.84 

Medical equipment repairers ...................................................................................................................... 22,020 18.02 37,47 10.4 0 13.48 16.99 7 21.66 26.84 

Musical instrument repairers and tuners .................................................................................................... 17.26 35,90 5,620 0 10.11 15.10 7.34 25.00 31.4 7

Watch repairers ......................................................................................................................................... 13.12 27,29 4,000 0 8.89 12.08 6.48 16.39 20.96 

Coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers............................................................... 35,480 12.74 26,51 0 9.18 12.33 7.06 15.78 19.51 

Commercial divers...................................................................................................................................... 21.13 43,94 2,920 0 12.45 15.4 9.47 22.65 7 52.48 

Fabric menders, except garment................................................................................................................ 12.75 26,53 2,390 0 8.32 10.85 7.08 17.42 20.54 

Locksmiths and safe repairers ................................................................................................................... 13,150 14.29 29,72 0 10.75 13.22 8.56 16.76 20.82 

Manufactured building and mobile home installers..................................................................................... 13,410 11.06 23,01 0 7.31 8.76 10.43 12.80 16.13 

Riggers ...................................................................................................................................................... 14,640 15.90 33,06 0 11.56 15.42 9.05 19.28 23.51 

Signal and track switch repairers ............................................................................................................... 18.94 39,40 5,540 13.5 0 17.01 19.25 7 21.32 24.71 

Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers .............................................................................. 10.88 22,62 146,870 0 7.83 9.98 13.10 16.82 6.49

Production occupations

First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers......................................................... 20.68 43,02 769,540 11.52 14.78 19.39 0 25.32 32.34 

Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers ................................................................... 32,680 18.34 38,15 0 13.59 19.64 9.33 23.60 25.85 

Coil winders, tapers, and finishers ............................................................................................................. 53,050 10.55 21,94 0 8.00 9.77 12.41 15.81 6.94

Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers......................................................................................... 367,150 11.03 22,95 0 8.44 10.31 7.10 12.9 16.28 7

Electromechanical equipment assemblers.................................................................................................. 72,550 11.81 24,56 0 8.99 11.16 7.38 13.8 17.35 7

Engine and other machine assemblers....................................................................................................... 66,090 14.09 29,32 0 10.02 13.4 8.08 17.30 7 21.48 

Structural metal fabricators and fitters........................................................................................................ 13.70 28,49 101,490 0 8.81 10.53 13.11 16.14 19.56 

Fiberglass laminators and fabricators......................................................................................................... 46,700 11.75 24,43 0 8.75 10.82 7.37 14.09 17.29 

Team assemblers....................................................................................................................................... 1,306,430 11.29 23,49 0 8.39 10.32 7.05 13.11 16.95 

Timing device assemblers, adjusters, and calibrators................................................................................. 11,020 11.66 24,25 0 9.21 10.78 7.96 13.10 16.10 

Bakers ....................................................................................................................................................... 156,100 10.12 21,05 0 7.51 9.48 12.30 15.25 6.33

Butchers and meat cutters.......................................................................................................................... 134,250 12.35 25,69 0 8.74 11.60 6.90 15.59 19.35 

Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers .............................................................................................. 148,100 8.51 17,71 0 7.17 8.06 9.5 6.40 11.29 7

Slaughterers and meat packers.................................................................................................................. 9.29 19,33 118,900 0 7.99 9.33 10.4 7.06 11.8 7 7

Food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders......................................... 19,140 12.10 25,17 0 6.72 8.22 10.91 15.45 19.90 

Food batchmakers...................................................................................................................................... 67,320 10.71 22,28 0 7.68 10.09 6.37 13.2 16.18 7

Food cooking machine operators and tenders............................................................................................ 36,020 10.49 21,83 0 7.69 9.92 12.86 15.76 6.45

Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic.................................................................. 13.84 28,78 162,360 0 8.80 10.48 13.17 16.55 20.25

Numerical tool and process control programmers....................................................................................... 22,460 18.12 37,69 10.39 13.81 17.70 0 21.74 26.66 

Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic.................................... 114,210 12.03 25,03 0 9.32 11.66 7.60 14.13 16.76 

Forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic........................................................... 53,950 13.30 27,66 0 9.29 12.11 7.23 16.01 23.34 

Rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic............................................................ 49,710 13.39 27,85 0 10.15 12.85 7.97 16.01 20.00 

Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic.......................... 351,050 24,28 11.67 0 8.91 11.03 7.44 13.64 16.7 7

Drilling and boring machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic.................................... 71,490 26,99 12.97 0 9.68 12.25 7.96 15.48 19.52 

Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, 

 and tenders, metal and plastic................................................................................................................. 124,080 12.42 25,82 0 7.61 9.32 11.71 14.83 18.3 7

Lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic..................................... 84,020 29,68 14.27 0 10.95 13.7 8.97 16.81 7 20.89 

Milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic.......................................... 14.00 29,130 35,610 8.41 10.38 13.25 16.73 20.88 

Machinists.................................................................................................................................................. 420,320 15.20 31,61 0 9.01 11.43 14.78 18.39 21.84 

Metal-refining furnace operators and tenders ............................................................................................. 19,770 14.12 29,370 9.33 11.16 13.47 16.61 20.29 

Pourers and casters, metal ........................................................................................................................ 15,660 13.38 27,840 8.87 10.54 12.67 15.80 19.60 

Model makers, metal and plastic................................................................................................................ 10,540 17.10 35,570 7.49 10.46 16.07 22.97 29.53 

Patternmakers, metal and plastic............................................................................................................... 15.88 33,040 8,290 8.24 11.06 14.83 20.07 25.93 

Foundry mold and coremakers................................................................................................................... 34,130 12.45 25,900 7.85 9.67 11.88 14.23 17.63 

Molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic.................. 158,280 11.36 23,630 7.04 8.37 10.40 13.16 16.93 

Multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ................................................... 109,950 14.11 29,350 8.21 10.01 12.96 17.07 23.29 

Tool and die makers .................................................................................................................................. 131,080 20.07 41,740 12.44 15.67 19.76 24.45 28.88 

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers ................................................................................................... 413,720 13.98 29,08 0 10.74 13.13 8.86 16.3 20.74 7

Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders ................................................. 69,670 14.30 29,73 0 10.41 13.09 8.64 16.83 23.32 

Heat treating equipment setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ............................................... 35,840 28,02 13.47 0 10.14 12.64 8.50 16.04 20.49 

Lay-out workers, metal and plastic.............................................................................................................. 16,770 15.22 31,65 0 8.71 11.22 14.2 17.59 7 23.13 

Plating and coating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic ........................................ 54,760 11.82 24,58 0 9.09 11.23 7.54 13.88 16.81 

Tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners .......................................................................................................... 28,360 14.22 29,58 0 8.41 10.1 13.22 7 17.28 22.06 

Bindery workers.......................................................................................................................................... 102,020 11.14 23,18 0 7.88 10.05 6.57 13.2 17.22 7

Bookbinders .............................................................................................................................................. 12.89 26,810 9,080 7.28 9.14 11.42 15.71 20.11 

Job printers ................................................................................................................................................ 50,070 29,88 14.37 0 7.81 10.00 13.61 17.6 21.88 7

Prepress technicians and workers.............................................................................................................. 104,920 15.31 31,84 0 10.70 14.5 8.20 19.12 7 23.5 7

Printing machine operators ........................................................................................................................ 214,880 30,09 14.47 0 10.38 13.5 8.09 17.80 7 21.92 

Laundry and dry-cleaning workers.............................................................................................................. 216,630 7.99 16,630 5.77 6.46 7.59 8.98 10.84 

Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials ....................................................................................... 100,190 8.14 16,94 0 6.63 7.77 9.2 5.85 10.96 8

Sewing machine operators ........................................................................................................................ 8.39 17,450 362,010 5.92 6.54 7.80 9.66 11.89 

Shoe and leather workers and repairers..................................................................................................... 12,210 9.07 18,86 0 6.95 8.32 10.69 13.38 6.09

Shoe machine operators and tenders......................................................................................................... 8,070 9.17 19,06 0 7.37 8.89 10.69 12.70 6.27

Percentiles

Employment

Mean wages

Occupation

See footnotes at end of table.
	

Table 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by occupation, 2000 - Continued

Hourly Annual1 10th 25th 50th 

(Median) 75th 90th

Production occupations - Continued

Sewers, hand.............................................................................................................................................. $9.09 $18,900 $6.09 $6.92 $8.09 $10.1 24,240 7 $13.10

Tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers ................................................................................................. 11.20 23,300 32,840 6.75 7.90 10.14 13.52 16.92 

Textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders..................................................................... 38,350 9.49 19,750 7.48 9.42 10.98 12.92 6.24

Textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders.............................................................................. 39,730 9.74 20,260 6.39 7.51 9.23 11.39 14.13 

Textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders........................................................ 69,110 10.45 21,730 7.13 8.74 10.32 12.22 13.54 

Textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders.................................... 82,320 10.12 21,040 7.91 8.9 9.89 10.85 12.92 7

Extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers........................ 36,350 12.68 26,380 8.08 10.26 12.66 15.19 16.87 

Fabric and apparel patternmakers ............................................................................................................. 14,890 14.32 29,790 8.68 11.5 6.93 17.98 7 25.44 

Upholsterers .............................................................................................................................................. 12.30 25,580 42,410 9.16 11.42 7.52 14.90 18.31 

Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters........................................................................................................ 11.60 24,140 132,630 8.69 10.83 7.24 13.72 17.21 

Furniture finishers ...................................................................................................................................... 10.95 22,770 36,870 7.05 8.49 10.34 12.93 16.06 

Model makers, wood................................................................................................................................... 13.31 27,680 4,900 9.2 7.64 11.70 7 15.9 21.88 7

Patternmakers, wood.................................................................................................................................. 14.50 30,160 5,420 9.44 13.59 7.33 18.02 24.61 

Sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood ............................................................................. 10.71 22,290 54,330 8.40 10.23 7.12 12.60 15.36 

Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing...................................................... 10.44 21,710 99,410 6.95 8.19 10.00 12.32 14.88 

Nuclear power reactor operators ................................................................................................................ 28.41 59,100 2,550 22.54 24.39 27.51 32.37 35.75

Power distributors and dispatchers ............................................................................................................ 15,050 23.65 49,190 15.2 19.1 7 23.35 7 28.02 33.30 

Power plant operators................................................................................................................................. 34,720 21.79 45,330 13.80 17.94 22.16 26.06 29.82 

Stationary engineers and boiler operators................................................................................................... 56,330 19.94 41,470 11.76 15.14 19.43 24.56 29.58 

Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators ................................................................... 87,760 15.60 32,450 9.19 11.73 15.09 19.00 22.7 7

Chemical plant and system operators ........................................................................................................ 19.31 40,160 12.56 15.89 19.59 62,450 23.19 26.09 

Gas plant operators ................................................................................................................................... 12,890 44,660 14.36 17.89 21.50 21.47 25.51 28.85 

Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers ......................................................... 31,230 21.15 43,980 13.5 18.02 21.72 7 25.20 27.42 

Chemical equipment operators and tenders .............................................................................................. 17.46 36,310 11.09 13.93 17.21 60,380 20.87 24.84 

Separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators and tenders ............... 36,110 13.77 28,650 7.85 9.89 13.09 16.91 20.86 

Crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders................................................ 45,010 12.60 26,200 7.76 9.48 11.99 15.32 18.76 

Grinding and polishing workers, hand ........................................................................................................ 48,610 11.53 23,990 7.15 8.61 10.48 13.34 17.32 

Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders.................................................................... 111,480 13.05 27,150 9.80 12.58 8.03 15.91 19.24 

Cutters and trimmers, hand........................................................................................................................ 11.0 34,340 23,030 7 6.28 7.55 9.78 12.80 19.03 

Cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders ...................................................................... 82,450 11.98 24,920 7.45 9.02 11.48 14.54 17.33 

Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders ........................ 76,370 26,150 12.57 7.76 9.48 11.94 15.26 18.84 

Furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders ....................................................................... 31,800 13.60 28,300 8.59 10.45 13.13 16.40 19.9 7

Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers ................................................................................. 13.4 571,220 28,010 7 9.26 12.22 7.33 16.55 22.21 

Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers ........................................................................................ 13.91 28,930 31,030 6.99 9.20 12.66 16.90 21.21 

Dental laboratory technicians ..................................................................................................................... 40,580 14.04 29,200 7.78 9.83 12.94 16.82 21.4 7

Medical appliance technicians ................................................................................................................... 13.44 27,950 11,480 7.56 8.96 11.97 16.05 21.29 

Ophthalmic laboratory technicians ............................................................................................................. 36,980 10.45 21,740 7.19 8.25 9.88 12.07 14.71 

Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders................................................................................. 370,080 10.43 21,700 6.37 7.49 9.45 12.71 16.26 

Coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders .................................................. 103,650 12.09 25,140 7.54 9.11 11.37 14.11 17.65 

Painters, transportation equipment ............................................................................................................ 43,270 15.82 32,910 9.12 11.43 14.64 19.45 24.79 

Painting, coating, and decorating workers ................................................................................................. 33,940 10.48 21,810 6.45 7.56 9.55 12.48 16.07 

Photographic process workers ................................................................................................................... 26,650 10.65 22,140 6.44 7.56 9.44 12.54 16.61 

Photographic processing machine operators ............................................................................................. 51,950 9.39 19,540 6.06 7.06 8.39 10.56 14.48 

Semiconductor processors ........................................................................................................................ 67,000 13.06 27,170 8.85 10.02 12.23 15.36 19.10 

Cementing and gluing machine operators and tenders .............................................................................. 34,220 11.14 23,170 6.96 8.39 10.49 13.21 16.41 

Cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders............................................. 11.10 23,100 18,440 8.04 10.1 6.97 13.29 7 16.92 

Cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders ............................................................................. 10.58 22,010 7,410 7.75 9.70 12.66 16.41 6.52

Etchers and engravers ............................................................................................................................... 11,060 11.42 23,740 8.13 10.12 6.63 13.12 17.78 

Molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic............................................................................ 11.83 24,620 40,260 8.8 7.14 11.24 7 14.09 17.50 

Paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders ............................................................................... 13.32 27,700 121,300 10.21 12.75 8.03 15.92 19.62 

Tire builders ............................................................................................................................................... 16.30 33,910 15,790 11.59 17.56 8.83 20.49 24.04 

Helpers--production workers....................................................................................................................... 9.30 19,350 533,720 6.15 7.13 8.66 10.70 13.53 

Transportation and material moving occupations

Aircraft cargo handling supervisors............................................................................................................. 19.5 9,960 40,710 10.80 13.26 18.19 7 24.4 31.56 7

First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand....................................... 17.75 36,910 10.13 12.91 16.73 146,790 21.45 26.65 

First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators.. 20.73 43,120 11.08 14.52 19.3 186,710 25.14 7 32.36 

Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers................................................................................................. (3) 99,770 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 94,820

Commercial pilots....................................................................................................................................... (3) 51,370 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 18,040

Air traffic controllers.................................................................................................................................... 38.20 79,460 21.52 29.93 39.6 23,350 48.83 7 53.44 

Airfield operations specialists..................................................................................................................... 17.31 36,000 4,580 8.44 10.49 15.42 21.77 29.49 

Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians............................................... 15,700 9.46 19,680 6.06 7.11 8.5 10.68 13.28 7

Bus drivers, transit and intercity ................................................................................................................. 175,470 13.10 27,250 9.4 7.64 12.36 7 16.78 20.03 

Bus drivers, school .................................................................................................................................... 10.31 21,430 457,050 5.99 7.28 10.05 12.74 15.48 

Driver/sales workers .................................................................................................................................. 373,660 11.08 23,060 5.88 6.70 9.79 14.28 18.7 7

Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer........................................................................................................ 15.78 32,810 1,577,070 9.58 11.9 15.25 7 19.12 22.50 

Truck drivers, light or delivery services....................................................................................................... 11.84 24,620 1,033,220 6.57 8.19 10.74 14.48 19.25 

Taxi drivers and chauffeurs ........................................................................................................................ 130,200 9.10 18,920 5.86 6.68 8.19 10.46 13.4 7

Locomotive engineers ................................................................................................................................ 21.20 44,090 12.84 15.7 29,390 7 21.26 25.30 29.67

Locomotive firers ....................................................................................................................................... 20.93 43,540 12.15 16.95 23.02 1,040 25.3 26.78 7

Rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers ................................................................................... 19.22 39,980 11.70 14.43 17.69 4,020 20.38 24.66 

Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators .............................................................................................. 20.16 41,930 11.8 16,830 14.60 18.82 7 25.26 31.83 

Railroad conductors and yardmasters ....................................................................................................... 20.11 41,840 12.92 15.4 40,380 18.86 7 22.08 31.03 

Subway and streetcar operators................................................................................................................. 19.74 41,060 14.98 17.97 20.10 3,190 22.76 25.56 

See footnotes at end of table.

Percentiles

Employment

Mean wages

Occupation

See footnotes at end of table.



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.

2

 Represents a wage above $70.01 per hour.

3

 Hourly wage rates for occupations where workers typically work fewer

than 2,080 hours per year are not available.

Table 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by occupation, 2000 - Continued

Hourly Annual1 10th 25th 50th 

(Median) 75th 90th

Transportation and material moving occupations - Continued

Sailors and marine oilers ........................................................................................................................... $13.94 $29,000 $7.09 $9.59 $13.52 $17.58 $21.2 30,090 6

Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels ............................................................................................. 23.30 48,45 21,080 11.19 16.38 22.84 0 28.44 35.14 

Motorboat operators .................................................................................................................................. 14.61 30,40 3,540 0 9.02 13.83 7.27 18.66 23.79 

Ship engineers ........................................................................................................................................... 23.12 48,10 7,370 12.00 16.75 22.85 0 28.76 33.7 7

Bridge and lock tenders ............................................................................................................................. 14.60 30,370 4,790 7.38 10.88 15.59 18.60 20.49 

Parking lot attendants ................................................................................................................................ 116,930 7.69 15,990 5.73 6.27 7.15 8.46 10.58 

Service station attendants ......................................................................................................................... 106,010 7.87 16,370 5.72 6.38 7.35 8.56 10.65 

Traffic technicians....................................................................................................................................... 16.19 33,670 4,590 9.30 11.24 14.82 19.89 26.11 

Transportation inspectors .......................................................................................................................... 21.25 44,200 26,520 9.21 14.86 21.68 26.64 33.23 

Conveyor operators and tenders ................................................................................................................ 11.50 23,920 62,250 7.22 8.79 10.70 13.28 17.14 

Crane and tower operators ........................................................................................................................ 16.99 35,340 10.31 12.59 15.89 55,770 20.51 26.14 

Dredge operators ....................................................................................................................................... 14.32 29,79 3,100 0 10.14 13.38 8.23 16.93 22.98 

Excavating and loading machine and dragline operators ........................................................................... 16.10 33,48 70,080 0 9.81 11.90 14.94 19.65 24.88 

Loading machine operators, underground mining ...................................................................................... 14.22 29,57 2,680 0 9.19 11.02 13.8 16.94 7 20.36 

Hoist and winch operators ......................................................................................................................... 16.02 33,32 9,280 0 10.84 14.40 8.84 19.31 26.89 

Industrial truck and tractor operators ......................................................................................................... 615,390 12.54 26,09 0 8.05 9.56 11.74 14.64 18.62 

Cleaners of vehicles and equipment .......................................................................................................... 301,330 8.36 17,38 0 6.40 7.55 9.49 12.35 5.80

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand............................................................................. 2,120,640 20,46 9.84 0 7.33 9.04 11.39 14.84 6.24

Machine feeders and offbearers ................................................................................................................ 10.43 21,69 213,950 0 7.92 9.69 12.10 15.40 6.86

Packers and packagers, hand ................................................................................................................... 8.19 1,020,640 17,03 0 5.78 6.39 7.53 9.4 11.80 3

Gas compressor and gas pumping station operators ................................................................................. 20.05 41,70 6,510 11.55 16.6 0 20.32 24.52 7 27.46 

Pump operators, except wellhead pumpers ............................................................................................... 18.00 37,44 13,730 0 8.79 11.9 17.16 7 24.12 26.7 7

Wellhead pumpers ..................................................................................................................................... 16.04 33,36 9,790 0 11.85 16.35 9.52 20.10 22.23 

Refuse and recyclable material collectors .................................................................................................. 118,910 12.51 26,020 6.72 8.84 11.83 15.78 19.89 

Shuttle car operators ................................................................................................................................. 17.30 35,980 12.33 14.64 17.97 3,060 20.07 21.34 

Tank car, truck, and ship loaders................................................................................................................ 15.62 32,490 17,480 8.86 10.80 13.78 20.19 25.95 

Mean wages Percentiles

Occupation Employment




Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Engineering & management services 50,000 $55.00 $114,410 1 23

2. Business services 36,990 52.76 109,740 2 37

3. Depository institutions 26,050 51.72 107,580 3 40

4. Federal, State, and local government 25,640 37.23 77,440 4 68

5. Educational services 24,250 45.65 94,950 5 55

1. Tobacco products 300 66.96 139,270 65 1

2. Metal mining 70 64.78 134,750 69 2

3. Security and commodity brokers 9,820 61.84 128,630 17 3

4. Instruments and related products 3,320 61.17 127,240 43 4

5. Legal services 5,850 60.59 126,020 29 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. District of Columbia 8,040 $46.01 $95,690 1.336 5

2. Delaware 2,800 51.14 106,380 .686 3

3. Illinois 38,480 48.42 100,720 .644 8

4. Nebraska 5,720 36.39 75,680 .642 12

5. Pennsylvania 34,700 45.97 95,610 .619 11

1. Rhode Island 710 62.94 130,920 .150 2

2. New Jersey 5,370 60.53 125,900 .141 7

3. New York 28,370 59.15 123,040 .332 5

4. Washington 3,880 58.40 121,460 .147 6

5. Minnesota 9,860 56.85 118,240 .375 7

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Longview-Marshall, TX MSA 770 $38.59 $80,260 .898 

2. Springfield, IL MSA 900 36.54 76,000 .784 

3. Odessa-Midland, TX MSA 800 39.18 81,490 .729 

4. Houston, TX PMSA 14,980 48.32 100,500 .722 

5. Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA 1,270 30.11 62,640 .711 

1. Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA 820 62.84 130,700 .128 

2. New York, NY PMSA 17,320 62.76 130,540 .417 

3. Waterbury, CT PMSA 210 61.58 128,090 .218 

4. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA 2,330 61.43 127,770 .166 

5. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 440 61.42 127,740 .176 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

11-1011 Chief executives

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.

National industry specific data1

Industry


Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Business services 161,910 $38.15 $79,360 1 24

2. Wholesale trade--durable goods 152,640 39.24 81,630 2 20

3. Engineering & management services 127,980 43.50 90,470 3 7

4. Special trade contractors 99,440 34.85 72,480 4 39

5. Eating and drinking places 96,590 21.93 45,620 5 70

1. Instruments and related products 12,680 47.29 98,370 47 1

2. Security and commodity brokers 20,240 46.98 97,720 33 2

3. Electronic & other electric equipment 19,510 46.05 95,780 35 3

4. Chemicals and allied products 15,600 45.50 94,640 42 4

5. Paper and allied products 7,300 45.31 94,250 57 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. District of Columbia 16,730 $35.36 $73,540 2.779 34

2. Montana 9,930 21.84 45,430 2.610 90

3. Alaska 6,890 32.00 66,550 2.484 38

4. Maryland 60,020 32.73 68,090 2.469 50

5. New Mexico 17,440 27.37 56,940 2.442 46

1. New Jersey 58,580 47.94 99,720 1.538 13

2. New York 66,740 45.01 93,610 .781 19

3. Connecticut 27,410 44.13 91,790 1.626 19

4. California 243,250 40.94 85,160 1.662 20

5. Michigan 42,900 40.42 84,070 .936 17

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Olympia, WA PMSA 3,740 $29.40 $61,150 4.079 

2. Santa Fe, NM MSA 2,480 26.37 54,840 3.494 

3. Wilmington, NC MSA 3,360 27.52 57,240 3.047 

4. Casper, WY MSA 860 27.80 57,830 2.986 

5. Houma, LA MSA 2,250 27.17 56,500 2.902 

1. Newark, NJ PMSA 14,270 50.93 105,940 1.470 

2. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 5,720 50.09 104,180 2.596 

3. Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA 12,370 49.88 103,740 1.932 

4. New York, NY PMSA 35,540 49.35 102,640 .855 

5. Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ PMSA 10,680 48.36 100,580 1.686 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

11-1021 General and operations managers

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. 

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Wholesale trade--durable goods 38,270 $39.69 $82,570 1 7

2. Business services 36,610 37.40 77,790 2 17

3. Wholesale trade--nondurable goods 27,330 36.83 76,600 3 22

4. Automotive dealers & service station 24,480 38.63 80,360 4 11

5. Industrial machinery and equipment 13,200 34.99 72,780 5 34

1. Security and commodity brokers 5,010 46.02 95,710 22 1

2. Engineering & management services 11,470 41.30 85,900 7 2

3. Instruments and related products 5,210 40.99 85,260 21 3

4. Paper and allied products 2,870 40.93 85,140 33 4

5. Chemicals and allied products 5,690 40.57 84,390 16 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Georgia 14,790 $37.67 $78,360 .382 20

2. Massachusetts 12,600 43.14 89,740 .382 17

3. Delaware 1,540 36.23 75,360 .377 21

4. Illinois 22,430 33.78 70,250 .375 33

5. Texas 33,060 34.62 72,010 .357 29

1. New York 15,400 44.83 93,250 .180 20

2. New Jersey 8,930 43.57 90,620 .234 17

3. Massachusetts 12,600 43.14 89,740 .382 17

4. Connecticut 5,300 41.85 87,060 .314 23

5. South Dakota 420 41.50 86,320 .116 8

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Dothan, AL MSA 310 $30.73 $63,920 .495 

2. Dallas, TX PMSA 9,900 39.89 82,980 .487 

3. Atlanta, GA MSA 10,200 37.09 77,150 .471 

4. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 1,020 48.50 100,880 .463 

5. Orange County, CA PMSA 6,260 41.71 86,750 .449 

1. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 1,020 48.50 100,880 .463 

2. New York, NY PMSA 8,280 47.99 99,830 .199 

3. San Jose, CA PMSA 3,690 47.44 98,680 .336 

4. Flint, MI PMSA 220 46.88 97,510 .124 

5. Monmouth-Ocean, NJ PMSA 800 45.73 95,110 .214 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

11-2022 Sales managers

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Federal, State, and local government 40,100 $23.86 $49,620 1 48

2. Business services 30,230 25.37 52,760 2 37

3. Health services 28,680 24.34 50,620 3 47

4. Engineering & management services 27,560 25.52 53,080 4 36

5. Educational services 27,240 25.64 53,330 5 35

1. Oil and gas extraction 720 37.31 77,600 55 1

2. Security and commodity brokers 6,460 37.20 77,380 12 2

3. Chemicals and allied products 2,520 36.30 75,510 32 3

4. Instruments and related products 2,100 35.47 73,770 36 4

5. Petroleum and coal products 280 33.68 70,040 63 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. District of Columbia 4,670 $24.39 $50,730 .776 144

2. Maryland 16,450 21.60 44,930 .677 189

3. Oklahoma 6,990 18.58 38,650 .477 173

4. Alaska 1,210 22.56 46,930 .436 173

5. Massachusetts 12,970 28.56 59,410 .393 88

1. New York 19,570 38.61 80,320 .229 40

2. New Jersey 8,430 37.26 77,500 .221 34

3. Rhode Island 790 33.86 70,420 .167 31

4. Washington 3,550 31.11 64,710 .135 72

5. Connecticut 3,620 31.09 64,670 .215 77

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Baltimore, MD PMSA 12,480 $20.44 $42,510 1.007 

2. Hattiesburg, MS MSA 310 22.65 47,110 .689 

3. Des Moines, IA MSA 1,960 28.46 59,200 .647 

4. Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle, PA MSA 2,260 23.01 47,860 .618 

5. Tulsa, OK MSA 2,400 18.16 37,770 .592 

1. New York, NY PMSA 11,500 42.59 88,580 .277 

2. Newark, NJ PMSA 1,970 39.60 82,360 .203 

3. Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ PMSA 2,340 39.20 81,530 .370 

4. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 670 38.55 80,190 .268 

5. Glens Falls, NY MSA 70 37.46 77,920 .121 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

11-3011 Administrative services managers

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. 

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Depository institutions 90,250 $30.05 $62,510 1 57

2. Engineering & management services 46,040 39.68 82,530 2 12

3. Security and commodity brokers 43,780 50.32 104,660 3 1

4. Business services 36,480 35.87 74,620 4 33

5. Wholesale trade--durable goods 33,820 34.48 71,710 5 40

1. Security and commodity brokers 43,780 50.32 104,660 3 1

2. Tobacco products 370 43.83 91,170 64 2

3. General merchandise stores 1,160 42.91 89,250 56 3

4. Oil and gas extraction 2,930 41.63 86,590 37 4

5. Chemicals and allied products 5,060 41.48 86,270 30 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Massachusetts 29,020 $39.48 $82,130 .880 27

2. District of Columbia 5,000 37.82 78,670 .831 22

3. New York 61,350 46.87 97,480 .718 15

4. Delaware 2,700 31.46 65,430 .661 42

5. Connecticut 11,070 40.18 83,580 .657 28

1. New York 61,350 46.87 97,480 .718 15

2. Rhode Island 1,620 41.90 87,150 .343 13

3. New Jersey 21,830 40.37 83,980 .573 22

4. Connecticut 11,070 40.18 83,580 .657 28

5. Massachusetts 29,020 39.48 82,130 .880 27

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 2,610 $47.93 $99,690 1.185 

2. New York, NY PMSA 46,670 49.88 103,750 1.123 

3. Boston, MA-NH PMSA 21,990 42.30 87,980 1.079 

4. Reading, PA MSA 1,590 20.34 42,310 .926 

5. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 2,140 45.95 95,590 .857 

1. New York, NY PMSA 46,670 49.88 103,750 1.123 

2. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 2,610 47.93 99,690 1.185 

3. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 2,140 45.95 95,590 .857 

4. San Jose, CA PMSA 6,530 45.88 95,430 .594 

5. Newark, NJ PMSA 5,500 42.72 88,860 .566 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

11-3031 Financial managers

Plan, direct, and coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other 

financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Federal, State, and local government 39,200 $23.57 $49,030 1 9

2. Industrial machinery and equipment 22,040 21.19 44,070 2 22

3. Electronic & other electric equipment 15,650 20.57 42,790 3 29

4. Transportation equipment 14,890 23.71 49,320 4 8

5. Business services 12,380 20.74 43,140 5 27

1. Pipelines, except natural gas 50 28.21 58,670 68 1

2. Oil and gas extraction 850 28.03 58,300 40 2

3. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 2,770 26.34 54,780 18 3

4. Security and commodity brokers 680 24.91 51,810 43 4

5. Communications 2,620 24.02 49,960 21 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. District of Columbia 2,450 $28.74 $59,780 .407 85

2. Vermont 730 22.61 47,030 .245 102

3. Virginia 8,370 23.40 48,670 .243 156

4. Michigan 10,460 24.16 50,250 .228 156

5. Minnesota 5,850 20.93 43,540 .223 215

1. District of Columbia 2,450 28.74 59,780 .407 85

2. Alaska 530 25.20 52,410 .191 118

3. Mississippi 2,280 24.24 50,430 .204 61

4. Michigan 10,460 24.16 50,250 .228 156

5. New Jersey 6,420 24.15 50,240 .169 206

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Huntsville, AL MSA 1,450 $25.34 $52,700 .770 

2. San Jose, CA PMSA 4,950 26.29 54,680 .450 

3. Santa Fe, NM MSA 250 21.01 43,710 .352 

4. Dayton-Springfield, OH MSA 1,640 24.17 50,270 .346 

5. Elkhart-Goshen, IN MSA 400 19.04 39,600 .341 

1. Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSA 8,560 27.07 56,300 .316 

2. Dutchess County, NY PMSA 390 27.06 56,280 .323 

3. Augusta-Aiken, GA-SC MSA 310 26.80 55,750 .172 

4. Detroit, MI PMSA 5,600 26.55 55,230 .265 

5. Monmouth-Ocean, NJ PMSA 980 26.36 54,830 .263 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

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. 

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13-1023 Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm 

products


Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Business services 23,960 $21.99 $45,740 1 26

2. Federal, State, and local government 20,760 21.24 44,180 2 32

3. Insurance carriers 12,930 23.09 48,040 3 17

4. Health services 12,870 20.60 42,860 4 36

5. Educational services 10,660 20.19 42,000 5 37

1. Pipelines, except natural gas 70 32.20 66,970 62 1

2. Transportation equipment 4,580 29.94 62,270 12 2

3. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 2,910 28.44 59,160 18 3

4. Services, nec 80 27.05 56,260 60 4

5. Petroleum and coal products 530 26.65 55,430 45 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Delaware 1,750 $22.92 $47,680 .429 126

2. Arkansas 2,800 17.42 36,220 .247 166

3. District of Columbia 1,330 25.43 52,890 .221 127

4. Nebraska 1,920 17.35 36,080 .216 206

5. Arizona 4,730 19.50 40,560 .211 206

1. District of Columbia 1,330 25.43 52,890 .221 127

2. Massachusetts 5,470 24.83 51,640 .166 150

3. Michigan 7,960 24.82 51,620 .174 131

4. Washington 3,640 23.94 49,800 .138 171

5. Connecticut 2,710 23.94 49,790 .161 186

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR MSA 1,000 $22.49 $46,790 .312 

2. Portland, ME MSA 490 18.48 38,430 .297 

3. Albuquerque, NM MSA 990 19.15 39,830 .286 

4. Gainesville, FL MSA 360 18.53 38,550 .283 

5. Abilene, TX MSA 160 19.95 41,500 .275 

1. San Jose, CA PMSA 1,700 28.12 58,490 .155 

2. Detroit, MI PMSA 4,900 28.03 58,310 .232 

3. Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ PMSA 910 26.83 55,810 .144 

4. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 250 25.99 54,070 .100 

5. New York, NY PMSA 5,240 25.83 53,730 .126 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

13-1073 Training and development specialists

Conduct training and development programs for employees.

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Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Engineering & management services 108,740 $32.64 $67,900 1 4

2. Federal, State, and local government 75,300 26.23 54,570 2 30

3. Business services 47,790 30.02 62,440 3 12

4. Insurance carriers 18,110 25.52 53,090 4 36

5. Depository institutions 13,970 27.98 58,210 5 19

1. Legal services 210 39.19 81,510 35 1

2. Services, nec 1,560 35.50 73,840 21 2

3. Oil and gas extraction 950 35.34 73,510 26 3

4. Engineering & management services 108,740 32.64 67,900 1 4

5. Chemicals and allied products 1,980 31.68 65,900 19 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. District of Columbia 16,820 $28.67 $59,630 2.794 86

2. Virginia 26,540 31.14 64,770 .771 62

3. Maryland 12,420 29.39 61,130 .511 83

4. Massachusetts 14,560 34.52 71,790 .442 39

5. Connecticut 7,400 32.50 67,610 .439 61

1. New Hampshire 2,370 37.05 77,060 .389 13

2. Massachusetts 14,560 34.52 71,790 .442 39

3. New Jersey 15,840 33.15 68,950 .416 66

4. Delaware 1,770 32.99 68,620 .433 35

5. Idaho 680 32.69 67,990 .122 18

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Tallahassee, FL MSA 3,560 $23.12 $48,090 2.225 

2. Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSA 41,620 30.18 62,770 1.535 

3. Austin-San Marcos, TX MSA 5,470 22.46 46,720 .803 

4. San Francisco, CA PMSA 7,310 31.56 65,650 .651 

5. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 1,420 37.26 77,500 .644 

1. Manchester, NH PMSA 49.89 - 103,760 -

2. Sarasota-Bradenton, FL MSA 420 45.26 94,150 .146 

3. Owensboro, KY MSA - 43.81 91,110 -

4. Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland, MI MSA 430 42.54 88,470 .072 

5. Bloomington, IN MSA - 42.19 87,750 -

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

13-1111 Management analysts

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. 

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Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Engineering & management services 241,240 $25.33 $52,690 1 4

2. Federal, State, and local government 96,230 21.43 44,570 2 51

3. Business services 46,900 22.78 47,390 3 30

4. Wholesale trade--durable goods 32,490 23.62 49,120 4 22

5. Educational services 28,180 19.74 41,060 5 64

1. Transportation equipment 11,600 25.66 53,360 14 1

2. Security and commodity brokers 13,100 25.63 53,300 12 2

3. Tobacco products 140 25.41 52,850 69 3

4. Engineering & management services 241,240 25.33 52,690 1 4

5. Chemicals and allied products 8,210 25.19 52,400 25 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. District of Columbia 9,960 $25.44 $52,910 1.655 126

2. New York 76,030 27.93 58,100 .890 143

3. Washington 22,160 24.94 51,870 .842 148

4. Minnesota 21,960 22.71 47,230 .835 168

5. Vermont 2,370 23.91 49,740 .796 83

1. New York 76,030 27.93 58,100 .890 143

2. New Jersey 28,140 27.27 56,730 .739 140

3. Connecticut 12,830 25.81 53,690 .761 147

4. District of Columbia 9,960 25.44 52,910 1.655 126

5. California 94,610 25.02 52,040 .647 193

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Tallahassee, FL MSA 2,550 $16.81 $34,960 1.594 

2. Great Falls, MT MSA 520 15.79 32,840 1.282 

3. Olympia, WA PMSA 1,060 21.93 45,600 1.156 

4. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 2,490 28.67 59,640 1.130 

5. New York, NY PMSA 45,650 30.03 62,460 1.098 

1. Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA 5,640 30.82 64,100 .881 

2. Monmouth-Ocean, NJ PMSA 1,510 30.08 62,570 .405 

3. New York, NY PMSA 45,650 30.03 62,460 1.098 

4. Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA 9,450 29.26 60,870 .778 

5. Daytona Beach, FL MSA 640 29.07 60,480 .386 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

13-2011 Accountants and auditors

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.

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Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Depository institutions 99,630 $22.50 $46,800 1 12

2. Nondepository institutions 88,780 23.16 48,180 2 11

3. Federal, State, and local government 5,150 24.56 51,080 3 6

4. Real estate 2,120 23.40 48,670 4 8

5. Business services 1,770 23.46 48,800 5 7

1. Automotive dealers & service station 850 34.21 71,160 9 1

2. Engineering & management services 120 31.13 64,740 13 2

3. Wholesale trade--durable goods 150 30.30 63,020 11 3

4. Holding and other investment offices 850 26.90 55,960 8 4

5. Security and commodity brokers 1,600 25.74 53,540 7 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. South Dakota 1,580 $17.87 $37,160 .435 134

2. Montana 1,110 18.67 38,840 .292 138

3. Colorado 6,360 25.33 52,690 .289 112

4. Utah 2,910 19.78 41,140 .281 173

5. North Dakota 820 21.26 44,220 .264 74

1. Rhode Island 820 34.68 72,130 .174 27

2. Connecticut 2,660 30.47 63,380 .158 86

3. New York 7,300 29.64 61,660 .085 111

4. District of Columbia 560 28.90 60,120 .093 81

5. California 24,660 25.95 53,970 .169 168

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Manchester, NH PMSA 380 $20.86 $43,380 .371 

2. Gadsden, AL MSA 110 18.21 37,880 .356 

3. Boise City, ID MSA 800 17.66 36,730 .348 

4. Rapid City, SD MSA 160 16.96 35,270 .348 

5. Jacksonville, FL MSA 1,790 26.33 54,770 .320 

1. San Francisco, CA PMSA 1,380 37.92 78,870 .123 

2. New York, NY PMSA 3,020 36.22 75,340 .073 

3. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 540 36.06 75,000 .245 

4. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA MSA 930 33.17 68,990 .179 

5. Bremerton, WA PMSA 130 31.57 65,660 .166 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

13-2072 Loan officers

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.

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Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Business services 250,350 $30.86 $64,190 1 6

2. Wholesale trade--durable goods 41,020 30.71 63,870 2 7

3. Engineering & management services 32,190 29.59 61,540 3 10

4. Insurance carriers 22,330 27.69 57,600 4 23

5. Educational services 18,300 22.06 45,880 5 66

1. Heavy construction, ex. building 410 35.39 73,600 54 1

2. Security and commodity brokers 11,070 33.21 69,070 9 2

3. Industrial machinery and equipment 17,210 32.18 66,940 7 3

4. Oil and gas extraction 1,190 31.73 65,990 34 4

5. Pipelines, except natural gas 70 31.04 64,570 65 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Delaware 3,770 $35.32 $73,470 .923 25

2. Virginia 23,500 27.69 57,600 .683 98

3. Colorado 14,560 31.39 65,290 .661 50

4. New Jersey 24,930 33.66 70,020 .654 63

5. Massachusetts 19,680 33.73 70,150 .597 46

1. Delaware 3,770 35.32 73,470 .923 25

2. Washington 11,660 34.06 70,840 .443 45

3. Massachusetts 19,680 33.73 70,150 .597 46

4. New Jersey 24,930 33.66 70,020 .654 63

5. Texas 45,130 32.21 66,990 .487 51

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA 3,820 $33.47 $69,620 1.948 

2. San Francisco, CA PMSA 17,040 32.69 68,000 1.518 

3. San Jose, CA PMSA 16,050 34.60 71,980 1.460 

4. Dutchess County, NY PMSA 1,600 33.98 70,680 1.324 

5. Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC MSA 8,700 32.25 67,090 1.289 

1. Lowell, MA-NH PMSA 38.65 - 80,390 -

2. Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ PMSA 7,120 37.97 78,980 1.124 

3. Houston, TX PMSA - 36.61 76,150 -

4. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA 9,100 36.44 75,790 .648 

5. Fort Worth-Arlington, TX PMSA 2,670 35.92 74,720 .347 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

15-1021 Computer programmers

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Business services 220,010 $34.86 $72,510 1 2

2. Engineering & management services 31,840 33.76 70,230 2 8

3. Industrial machinery and equipment 17,520 34.17 71,060 3 4

4. Wholesale trade--durable goods 10,930 31.77 66,080 4 20

5. Insurance carriers 8,690 30.44 63,320 5 25

1. Security and commodity brokers 5,510 36.82 76,580 9 1

2. Business services 220,010 34.86 72,510 1 2

3. Depository institutions 4,580 34.75 72,290 10 3

4. Industrial machinery and equipment 17,520 34.17 71,060 3 4

5. Electronic & other electric equipment - 34.15 71,040 - 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Colorado 16,710 $34.97 $72,740 .759 32

2. Massachusetts 23,620 37.70 78,410 .716 32

3. New Hampshire 3,830 34.51 71,770 .629 20

4. Washington 14,180 34.65 72,060 .539 43

5. California 73,320 38.31 79,690 .501 34

1. Arizona 5,100 42.13 87,640 .228 13

2. California 73,320 38.31 79,690 .501 34

3. Massachusetts 23,620 37.70 78,410 .716 32

4. Georgia 11,620 35.59 74,020 .300 25

5. New Jersey 14,460 35.17 73,140 .380 50

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA 5,070 $37.26 $77,510 2.586 

2. San Jose, CA PMSA 22,400 41.33 85,960 2.038 

3. Lowell, MA-NH PMSA 1,940 39.44 82,020 1.452 

4. Nashua, NH PMSA 1,250 35.94 74,760 1.325 

5. San Francisco, CA PMSA 13,840 40.91 85,090 1.233 

1. Pittsfield, MA MSA 90 45.44 94,510 .235 

2. Phoenix-Mesa, AZ MSA 4,370 43.37 90,210 .272 

3. Dutchess County, NY PMSA 930 42.07 87,510 .770 

4. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA PMSA 540 41.89 87,140 .528 

5. San Jose, CA PMSA 22,400 41.33 85,960 2.038 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

15-1031 Computer software engineers, applications

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. 

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Business services 121,980 $34.25 $71,240 1 8

2. Industrial machinery and equipment 28,810 36.11 75,100 2 1

3. Engineering & management services 26,050 34.38 71,510 3 7

4. Communications 11,830 33.70 70,090 4 12

5. Wholesale trade--durable goods 11,070 30.40 63,240 5 28

1. Industrial machinery and equipment 28,810 36.11 75,100 2 1

2. Apparel and other textile products - 36.10 75,090 - 2

3. Electronic & other electric equipment - 36.07 75,020 - 3

4. Security and commodity brokers 2,810 35.58 74,000 9 4

5. Motion pictures - 35.22 73,250 - 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Virginia 18,390 $33.85 $70,400 .535 40

2. Washington 12,380 35.25 73,320 .470 39

3. Massachusetts 14,230 37.98 79,000 .432 31

4. Colorado 8,170 34.02 70,760 .371 36

5. California 52,250 37.77 78,560 .357 38

1. New Jersey 7,160 38.77 80,650 .188 28

2. Massachusetts 14,230 37.98 79,000 .432 31

3. California 52,250 37.77 78,560 .357 38

4. District of Columbia - 36.79 76,520 - 26

5. Delaware 520 35.29 73,390 .127 26

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. San Jose, CA PMSA 21,350 $41.63 $86,580 1.943 

2. Lowell, MA-NH PMSA 1,300 37.37 77,720 .973 

3. Colorado Springs, CO MSA 2,330 32.87 68,360 .932 

4. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA 11,590 35.54 73,920 .825 

5. Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSA 20,010 35.10 73,000 .738 

1. Sarasota-Bradenton, FL MSA 170 48.94 101,790 .059 

2. Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA MSA - 44.72 93,010 -

3. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA PMSA 280 44.45 92,450 .274 

4. Brockton, MA PMSA 30 44.29 92,120 .032 

5. San Jose, CA PMSA 21,350 41.63 86,580 1.943 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

15-1032 Computer software engineers, systems software

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. 

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Business services 212,070 $18.75 $39,000 1 40

2. Educational services 45,810 16.29 33,880 2 64

3. Wholesale trade--durable goods 36,730 22.51 46,820 3 7

4. Engineering & management services 25,470 19.62 40,810 4 28

5. Communications 20,520 20.62 42,880 5 18

1. Heavy construction, ex. building 830 25.44 52,920 43 1

2. Oil and gas extraction 1,050 24.77 51,530 40 2

3. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 2,140 24.29 50,530 26 3

4. Paper and allied products 940 24.18 50,300 42 4

5. Coal mining 110 23.83 49,580 65 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Utah 10,940 $10.87 $22,610 1.055 504

2. South Dakota 3,320 12.19 25,350 .913 281

3. Colorado 16,070 19.55 40,660 .730 230

4. Oregon 11,060 14.96 31,110 .693 411

5. Massachusetts 19,050 22.52 46,850 .578 199

1. Hawaii 1,580 23.70 49,290 .291 122

2. Massachusetts 19,050 22.52 46,850 .578 199

3. New Jersey 17,620 22.09 45,940 .462 260

4. California 69,090 21.82 45,380 .472 264

5. New York 31,670 21.36 44,420 .371 272

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Sioux Falls, SD MSA 2,480 $11.99 $24,940 2.201 

2. Provo-Orem, UT MSA 3,060 10.81 22,480 2.094 

3. Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA 2,770 18.37 38,210 1.413 

4. Lowell, MA-NH PMSA 1,510 26.63 55,390 1.130 

5. San Jose, CA PMSA 12,360 26.52 55,160 1.125 

1. Lowell, MA-NH PMSA 1,510 26.63 55,390 1.130 

2. San Jose, CA PMSA 12,360 26.52 55,160 1.125 

3. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA PMSA 280 26.34 54,790 .274 

4. Fort Pierce-Port St. Lucie, FL MSA 230 26.30 54,700 .212 

5. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 1,490 26.28 54,650 .597 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

15-1041 Computer support specialists

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. 

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Business services 169,400 $31.54 $65,600 1 2

2. Federal, State, and local government 76,810 27.18 56,530 2 39

3. Insurance carriers 28,740 28.62 59,530 3 24

4. Engineering & management services 27,850 29.27 60,890 4 18

5. Depository institutions 15,820 28.36 58,990 5 25

1. Oil and gas extraction 610 32.78 68,190 35 1

2. Business services 169,400 31.54 65,600 1 2

3. Wholesale trade--durable goods 15,070 31.13 64,740 6 3

4. Lumber and wood products 290 31.09 64,670 45 4

5. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 4,470 30.53 63,500 16 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. District of Columbia 7,520 $32.19 $66,960 1.249 55

2. Virginia 28,380 29.97 62,340 .825 69

3. Maryland 16,290 30.13 62,670 .670 78

4. Colorado 13,320 31.23 64,960 .605 51

5. Washington 13,950 30.24 62,890 .530 80

1. New Jersey 17,970 34.78 72,330 .472 52

2. New York 29,860 33.06 68,760 .349 71

3. District of Columbia 7,520 32.19 66,960 1.249 55

4. Illinois 25,580 31.88 66,310 .428 41

5. Connecticut 7,130 31.39 65,280 .423 73

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA 2,840 $30.44 $63,320 1.449 

2. Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSA 37,470 31.12 64,720 1.382 

3. Huntsville, AL MSA 1,990 28.30 58,870 1.056 

4. Lansing-East Lansing, MI MSA 2,310 25.66 53,370 1.010 

5. Dutchess County, NY PMSA 1,170 32.20 66,980 .968 

1. Bridgeport, CT PMSA 450 41.37 86,040 .228 

2. Bloomington-Normal, IL MSA - 39.55 82,260 -

3. Portsmouth-Rochester, NH-ME PMSA - 38.16 79,360 -

4. Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ PMSA 4,210 37.99 79,010 .665 

5. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 1,520 36.00 74,880 .609 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

15-1051 Computer systems analysts

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. 

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Engineering & management services 111,730 $27.90 $58,030 1 22

2. Federal, State, and local government 60,490 27.54 57,280 2 25

3. Heavy construction, ex. building 8,830 31.45 65,420 3 10

4. General building contractors 6,880 26.99 56,130 4 27

5. Special trade contractors 3,990 26.80 55,740 5 28

1. Oil and gas extraction 840 40.14 83,490 10 1

2. Pipelines, except natural gas 170 38.74 80,570 24 2

3. Instruments and related products 310 33.22 69,090 18 3

4. Business services 2,160 33.13 68,920 7 4

5. Chemicals and allied products 500 32.92 68,480 13 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Alaska 1,050 $29.94 $62,280 .379 53

2. Washington 9,750 29.93 62,260 .370 86

3. Montana 1,290 23.34 48,540 .339 70

4. Hawaii 1,590 27.22 56,620 .293 74

5. Colorado 5,740 27.29 56,760 .261 86

1. District of Columbia 830 31.85 66,250 .138 58

2. Texas 15,520 30.40 63,230 .168 62

3. California 28,450 30.22 62,850 .194 105

4. Alaska 1,050 29.94 62,280 .379 53

5. New Jersey 6,370 29.94 62,270 .167 107

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Great Falls, MT MSA 350 $20.95 $43,590 .863 

2. Yuba City, CA MSA 310 29.08 60,490 .728 

3. Olympia, WA PMSA 580 26.89 55,930 .633 

4. Sacramento, CA PMSA 3,590 30.77 64,000 .501 

5. Redding, CA MSA 290 29.04 60,400 .491 

1. Brazoria, TX PMSA 37.19 - 77,350 -

2. Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSA 160 34.83 72,440 .089 

3. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA 40 34.64 72,050 .026 

4. Odessa-Midland, TX MSA - 34.60 71,960 -

5. Naples, FL MSA 230 34.40 71,550 .233 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

17-2051 Civil engineers

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Engineering & management services 39,870 $32.02 $66,590 1 11

2. Electronic & other electric equipment 26,820 31.09 64,670 2 15

3. Instruments and related products 20,760 33.29 69,250 3 7

4. Industrial machinery and equipment 15,660 31.74 66,020 4 13

5. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 9,650 32.69 67,990 5 9

1. Heavy construction, ex. building 1,340 36.02 74,920 13 1

2. General building contractors 330 34.65 72,070 20 2

3. Business services 9,280 34.61 71,990 6 3

4. Oil and gas extraction 320 34.35 71,440 21 4

5. Holding and other investment offices 300 34.03 70,780 22 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Massachusetts 8,690 $35.97 $74,820 .264 36

2. Virginia 8,430 32.62 67,850 .245 51

3. Colorado 4,670 30.97 64,410 .212 54

4. Arizona 4,660 36.07 75,020 .208 19

5. California 27,580 34.27 71,290 .188 58

1. New Mexico 760 36.35 75,610 .106 19

2. Arizona 4,660 36.07 75,020 .208 19

3. Massachusetts 8,690 35.97 74,820 .264 36

4. District of Columbia 560 35.39 73,610 .093 33

5. Texas 13,510 34.52 71,810 .146 31

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. San Jose, CA PMSA 9,170 $39.25 $81,650 .834 

2. Lowell, MA-NH PMSA 950 35.37 73,570 .711 

3. Nashua, NH PMSA 590 36.56 76,050 .625 

4. Fort Collins-Loveland, CO MSA 600 34.29 71,320 .486 

5. Huntsville, AL MSA 850 29.07 60,460 .451 

1. Houma, LA MSA 40.42 - 84,080 -

2. San Jose, CA PMSA 9,170 39.25 81,650 .834 

3. Lawrence, MA-NH PMSA - 38.52 80,110 -

4. Brazoria, TX PMSA - 38.26 79,590 -

5. Sacramento, CA PMSA 910 38.17 79,390 .127 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

17-2071 Electrical engineers

Design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, 

components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Transportation equipment 26,800 $29.44 $61,230 1 16

2. Industrial machinery and equipment 22,990 27.56 57,330 2 27

3. Electronic & other electric equipment 22,420 29.44 61,230 3 17

4. Business services 16,330 28.42 59,120 4 24

5. Engineering & management services 9,750 30.04 62,480 5 14

1. Oil and gas extraction 900 36.58 76,080 23 1

2. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 2,140 34.47 71,690 13 2

3. Heavy construction, ex. building 970 34.40 71,560 22 3

4. Special trade contractors 560 34.24 71,210 28 4

5. Holding and other investment offices 130 33.26 69,180 35 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Michigan 13,640 $29.97 $62,330 .298 74

2. Arizona 5,390 27.32 56,830 .241 66

3. Ohio 12,950 27.69 57,600 .234 63

4. Connecticut 3,550 29.16 60,660 .211 101

5. Minnesota 5,390 30.16 62,740 .205 65

1. Alaska 80 34.04 70,790 .029 27

2. Idaho 1,040 33.51 69,700 .186 14

3. District of Columbia 120 33.14 68,930 .020 46

4. Hawaii 30 32.43 67,450 .006 29

5. California 20,360 31.91 66,380 .139 82

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Lawrence, MA-NH PMSA 880 $30.75 $63,960 .528 

2. San Jose, CA PMSA 5,660 36.78 76,500 .515 

3. Lowell, MA-NH PMSA 630 30.13 62,670 .472 

4. Saginaw-Bay City-Midland, MI MSA 880 30.71 63,880 .466 

5. Mansfield, OH MSA 410 23.66 49,220 .458 

1. Dutchess County, NY PMSA 240 42.65 88,710 .199 

2. Odessa-Midland, TX MSA - 38.11 79,260 -

3. Wheeling, WV-OH MSA - 37.07 77,110 -

4. San Jose, CA PMSA 5,660 36.78 76,500 .515 

5. Richland-Kennewick-Pasco, WA MSA - 36.59 76,100 -

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

17-2112 Industrial engineers

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Industrial machinery and equipment 43,240 $26.37 $54,850 1 37

2. Engineering & management services 39,230 30.35 63,130 2 15

3. Transportation equipment 18,650 29.13 60,590 3 22

4. Electronic & other electric equipment 16,090 29.55 61,470 4 21

5. Business services 16,060 35.78 74,430 5 4

1. Holding and other investment offices 90 38.32 79,700 34 1

2. Heavy construction, ex. building 1,060 37.73 78,490 18 2

3. Amusement & recreation services 270 37.40 77,780 29 3

4. Business services 16,060 35.78 74,430 5 4

5. Oil and gas extraction 840 34.98 72,760 23 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Michigan 16,380 $28.65 $59,590 .357 79

2. Wisconsin 7,750 26.55 55,230 .281 64

3. Indiana 6,880 25.38 52,790 .235 79

4. Texas 21,170 34.76 72,300 .229 28

5. Massachusetts 7,060 31.85 66,250 .214 58

1. New Mexico 800 35.69 74,230 .112 20

2. Texas 21,170 34.76 72,300 .229 28

3. Louisiana 1,760 32.84 68,310 .095 20

4. California 24,330 32.18 66,940 .166 78

5. Delaware 420 31.90 66,350 .103 41

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Peoria-Pekin, IL MSA 1,410 $31.06 $64,610 .831 

2. Houston, TX PMSA 11,900 36.82 76,580 .573 

3. San Jose, CA PMSA 5,760 35.43 73,700 .524 

4. Huntsville, AL MSA 970 29.90 62,190 .515 

5. Detroit, MI PMSA 10,770 29.80 61,980 .511 

1. Richland-Kennewick-Pasco, WA MSA 290 37.40 77,790 .372 

2. Brazoria, TX PMSA - 37.38 77,740 -

3. Houston, TX PMSA 11,900 36.82 76,580 .573 

4. Bakersfield, CA MSA 330 35.66 74,180 .139 

5. Albany, GA MSA 100 35.64 74,130 .146 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

17-2141 Mechanical engineers

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. 

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Electronic & other electric equipment 65,890 $17.71 $36,840 1 37

2. Wholesale trade--durable goods 32,230 20.91 43,490 2 15

3. Engineering & management services 22,090 20.19 41,990 3 18

4. Business services 22,080 18.49 38,460 4 32

5. Federal, State, and local government 21,160 23.00 47,850 5 6

1. Water transportation 28.79 - 59,880 - 1

2. Motion pictures 1,160 25.53 53,110 13 2

3. Pipelines, except natural gas 150 25.00 52,010 33 3

4. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 7,940 24.01 49,950 8 4

5. Paper and allied products 520 23.60 49,090 20 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Idaho 8,230 $19.11 $39,750 1.471 144

2. Arizona 12,740 17.33 36,040 .569 263

3. Oregon 6,420 17.51 36,410 .402 302

4. New Mexico 2,250 20.03 41,660 .315 141

5. New Hampshire 1,710 19.94 41,480 .281 159

1. Alaska 320 24.71 51,400 .115 123

2. Colorado 4,880 23.41 48,690 .222 142

3. District of Columbia 550 23.02 47,870 .091 166

4. Delaware 400 22.60 47,000 .098 134

5. Hawaii 540 22.50 46,790 .100 143

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Boise City, ID MSA 7,680 $18.89 $39,290 3.342 

2. San Jose, CA PMSA 12,070 22.72 47,260 1.098 

3. Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA 1,590 27.46 57,110 .811 

4. Phoenix-Mesa, AZ MSA 11,460 17.26 35,900 .714 

5. Nashua, NH PMSA 630 19.29 40,120 .668 

1. Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA 1,590 27.46 57,110 .811 

2. Bloomington-Normal, IL MSA - 27.04 56,240 -

3. Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSA 30 25.59 53,240 .016 

4. Denver, CO PMSA 1,450 24.88 51,750 .121 

5. Bakersfield, CA MSA 810 24.87 51,730 .342 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

17-3023 Electrical and electronic engineering technicians

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. 

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Chemicals and allied products 33,600 $27.26 $56,700 1 11

2. Engineering & management services 19,620 23.26 48,380 2 22

3. Federal, State, and local government 9,530 28.05 58,350 3 7

4. Food and kindred products 2,860 22.05 45,860 4 26

5. Wholesale trade--nondurable goods 1,680 28.90 60,110 5 4

1. Oil and gas extraction 43.03 - 89,510 - 1

2. Paper and allied products 1,120 29.12 60,580 7 2

3. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 1,070 29.09 60,520 9 3

4. Wholesale trade--nondurable goods 1,680 28.90 60,110 5 4

5. Petroleum and coal products 1,000 28.18 58,610 11 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. New Jersey 8,400 $29.38 $61,110 .220 114

2. Delaware 860 41.82 86,990 .211 12

3. Massachusetts 3,500 29.38 61,110 .106 82

4. Maryland 2,440 32.04 66,650 .100 61

5. Connecticut 1,600 31.97 66,510 .095 65

1. Delaware 860 41.82 86,990 .211 12

2. District of Columbia 450 35.47 73,790 .075 31

3. Maryland 2,440 32.04 66,650 .100 61

4. Connecticut 1,600 31.97 66,510 .095 65

5. New Hampshire 120 31.13 64,760 .020 35

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ PMSA 2,660 $29.03 $60,380 .420 

2. Newark, NJ PMSA 3,710 30.69 63,830 .382 

3. Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA 570 22.83 47,490 .291 

4. Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC MSA 1,580 24.90 51,790 .234 

5. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 490 33.50 69,680 .222 

1. Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSA 2,410 35.00 72,790 .089 

2. Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA MSA - 34.84 72,460 -

3. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 490 33.50 69,680 .222 

4. Danbury, CT PMSA 40 33.34 69,350 .043 

5. Elmira, NY MSA - 31.36 65,240 -

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

19-2031 Chemists

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or chemical experiments in laboratories for

quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Federal, State, and local government 28,280 $21.91 $45,560 1 12

2. Engineering & management services 19,350 23.59 49,070 2 10

3. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 2,000 24.87 51,730 3 8

4. Services, nec 1,590 24.70 51,370 4 9

5. Chemicals and allied products 920 28.55 59,380 5 5

1. Holding and other investment offices 50 41.74 86,820 14 1

2. Oil and gas extraction 600 38.22 79,500 6 2

3. Wholesale trade--nondurable goods 160 35.92 74,720 10 3

4. Petroleum and coal products 310 31.33 65,170 8 4

5. Chemicals and allied products 920 28.55 59,380 5 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. District of Columbia 1,160 $32.22 $67,020 .193 54

2. Alaska 480 26.25 54,610 .173 96

3. Washington 2,920 23.90 49,720 .111 172

4. Montana 410 20.67 43,000 .108 106

5. New Mexico 660 21.44 44,590 .092 115

1. District of Columbia 1,160 32.22 67,020 .193 54

2. California 4,890 28.96 60,230 .033 119

3. New Jersey 2,300 28.13 58,500 .060 125

4. Colorado 1,580 27.25 56,680 .072 88

5. Illinois 880 26.86 55,880 .015 94

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Great Falls, MT MSA 170 $16.60 $34,520 .419 

2. Richland-Kennewick-Pasco, WA MSA 300 28.89 60,090 .385 

3. Olympia, WA PMSA 350 21.02 43,720 .382 

4. Tallahassee, FL MSA 550 20.49 42,620 .344 

5. Santa Fe, NM MSA 180 22.28 46,350 .254 

1. San Jose, CA PMSA 34.12 - 70,960 -

2. San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, CA MSA - 33.72 70,150 -

3. Bakersfield, CA MSA 100 33.28 69,220 .042 

4. Newark, NJ PMSA 620 31.95 66,450 .064 

5. Oakland, CA PMSA 350 31.88 66,310 .033 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

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. 

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19-2041 Environmental scientists and specialists, including health


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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Engineering & management services 19,840 $23.78 $49,460 1 36

2. Business services 14,580 29.69 61,750 2 12

3. Wholesale trade--durable goods 6,040 33.95 70,610 3 3

4. Insurance carriers 5,600 22.57 46,940 4 42

5. Communications 5,060 30.47 63,380 5 10

1. Industrial machinery and equipment 3,660 35.90 74,680 9 1

2. Transportation equipment 710 35.71 74,280 22 2

3. Wholesale trade--durable goods 6,040 33.95 70,610 3 3

4. Petroleum and coal products 50 31.48 65,480 55 4

5. Chemicals and allied products 980 31.28 65,050 19 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. District of Columbia 1,200 $28.79 $59,890 .199 83

2. Massachusetts 5,660 27.06 56,280 .172 110

3. Minnesota 4,160 31.27 65,040 .158 52

4. Washington 3,810 35.16 73,130 .145 41

5. New York 11,630 28.11 58,470 .136 142

1. Washington 3,810 35.16 73,130 .145 41

2. Oregon 920 31.82 66,180 .058 40

3. California 14,030 31.49 65,500 .096 87

4. Minnesota 4,160 31.27 65,040 .158 52

5. Colorado 1,680 29.90 62,190 .076 61

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Austin-San Marcos, TX MSA 1,800 $37.91 $78,850 .264 

2. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 540 24.37 50,680 .245 

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA 3,300 36.24 75,380 .235 

4. San Francisco, CA PMSA 2,550 43.84 91,190 .227 

5. Boston, MA-NH PMSA 4,570 28.09 58,420 .224 

1. Eugene-Springfield, OR MSA 50.34 - 104,700 -

2. San Francisco, CA PMSA 2,550 43.84 91,190 .227 

3. Oakland, CA PMSA 1,510 38.28 79,630 .144 

4. Austin-San Marcos, TX MSA 1,800 37.91 78,850 .264 

5. Dutchess County, NY PMSA 160 37.25 77,490 .132 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

19-3021 Market research analysts

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Educational services 40,360 $25.23 $52,480 1 3

2. Health services 34,690 24.59 51,140 2 4

3. Social services 14,070 19.64 40,850 3 8

4. Federal, State, and local government 12,470 25.77 53,610 4 2

5. Business services 660 23.15 48,150 5 5

1. Engineering & management services 140 27.39 56,970 7 1

2. Federal, State, and local government 12,470 25.77 53,610 4 2

3. Educational services 40,360 25.23 52,480 1 3

4. Health services 34,690 24.59 51,140 2 4

5. Business services 660 23.15 48,150 5 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Maryland 5,390 $21.91 $45,570 .222 184

2. North Dakota 530 21.52 44,760 .170 69

3. Massachusetts 4,280 22.20 46,180 .130 209

4. New Hampshire 790 22.40 46,590 .130 120

5. Connecticut 2,010 24.56 51,080 .119 170

1. New York 8,740 31.70 65,940 .102 83

2. Oregon 850 28.33 58,930 .053 69

3. Alaska 230 27.89 58,010 .083 75

4. Vermont 260 27.21 56,590 .087 53

5. California 13,390 26.85 55,850 .092 153

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Brockton, MA PMSA 320 $23.68 $49,250 .342 

2. New Bedford, MA PMSA 230 25.11 52,220 .321 

3. Redding, CA MSA 180 27.18 56,540 .305 

4. Pittsfield, MA MSA 80 20.28 42,180 .209 

5. Springfield, MA MSA 550 19.72 41,020 .206 

1. Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA 1,090 37.27 77,520 .090 

2. New York, NY PMSA 3,840 36.06 75,010 .092 

3. Kenosha, WI PMSA 70 34.69 72,160 .147 

4. Portland, ME MSA 140 34.34 71,420 .085 

5. Sarasota-Bradenton, FL MSA 210 34.27 71,280 .073 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

19-3031 Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Chemicals and allied products 31,830 $19.28 $40,110 1 10

2. Engineering & management services 14,520 13.69 28,470 2 30

3. Petroleum and coal products 2,150 19.81 41,210 3 8

4. Food and kindred products 2,100 15.12 31,450 4 25

5. Primary metal industries 2,070 17.14 35,660 5 18

1. Pipelines, except natural gas 25.31 - 52,650 - 1

2. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 1,730 24.77 51,520 7 2

3. Tobacco products 220 23.21 48,280 20 3

4. Transportation equipment 1,290 22.90 47,630 8 4

5. Oil and gas extraction - 21.38 44,470 - 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Delaware 1,110 $22.23 $46,230 .272 138

2. New Jersey 6,270 19.28 40,110 .165 344

3. West Virginia 1,100 20.93 43,540 .160 120

4. Louisiana 2,200 21.70 45,130 .119 125

5. Missouri 2,700 19.73 41,030 .101 206

1. Delaware 1,110 22.23 46,230 .272 138

2. Louisiana 2,200 21.70 45,130 .119 125

3. West Virginia 1,100 20.93 43,540 .160 120

4. Washington 1,770 20.75 43,160 .067 271

5. Arizona 550 19.98 41,560 .025 189

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Baton Rouge, LA MSA 1,100 $23.64 $49,170 .357 

2. Charleston, WV MSA 480 21.61 44,960 .342 

3. Wilmington-Newark, DE-MD PMSA 1,020 23.04 47,930 .323 

4. Wilmington, NC MSA 350 18.14 37,740 .317 

5. Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ PMSA 1,800 18.22 37,900 .284 

1. Brazoria, TX PMSA 25.15 - 52,300 -

2. Baton Rouge, LA MSA 1,100 23.64 49,170 .357 

3. Wilmington-Newark, DE-MD PMSA 1,020 23.04 47,930 .323 

4. Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA MSA - 22.44 46,680 -

5. Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA MSA 100 22.39 46,570 .035 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

19-4031 Chemical technicians

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. 

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Educational services 152,330 $22.33 $46,450 1 2

2. Social services 19,590 13.30 27,670 2 9

3. Federal, State, and local government 11,670 19.79 41,160 3 4

4. Health services 2,840 15.57 32,390 4 5

5. Membership organizations 560 14.13 29,380 5 8

1. Engineering & management services 180 24.16 50,240 6 1

2. Educational services 152,330 22.33 46,450 1 2

3. Holding and other investment offices - 19.86 41,300 - 3

4. Federal, State, and local government 11,670 19.79 41,160 3 4

5. Health services 2,840 15.57 32,390 4 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Louisiana 5,100 $17.62 $36,640 .275 224

2. Oklahoma 3,600 16.16 33,620 .246 248

3. Alaska 660 23.24 48,340 .238 162

4. Vermont 640 19.48 40,510 .215 155

5. Hawaii 1,160 18.98 39,490 .214 207

1. New York 13,510 29.29 60,920 .158 118

2. New Jersey 5,680 26.72 55,590 .149 152

3. Michigan 6,420 25.29 52,600 .140 123

4. Rhode Island 750 24.16 50,240 .159 121

5. Connecticut 2,600 23.66 49,200 .154 188

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Bryan-College Station, TX MSA 440 $15.56 $32,370 .637 

2. Sumter, SC MSA 170 12.59 26,190 .421 

3. Visalia-Tulare-Porterville, CA MSA 480 16.18 33,660 .389 

4. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA 550 21.72 45,180 .352 

5. Houma, LA MSA 250 17.25 35,880 .322 

1. New York, NY PMSA 5,930 37.70 78,420 .143 

2. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 420 31.75 66,050 .168 

3. Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA 1,440 30.16 62,740 .119 

4. Detroit, MI PMSA 2,670 28.39 59,050 .127 

5. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 210 27.98 58,190 .095 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

21-1012 Educational, vocational, and school counselors

Counsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Social services 67,560 $11.51 $23,950 1 6

2. Federal, State, and local government 20,520 16.60 34,530 2 1

3. Health services 13,380 14.40 29,950 3 4

4. Educational services 1,790 16.27 33,840 4 2

5. Engineering & management services 600 16.25 33,790 5 3

1. Federal, State, and local government 20,520 16.60 34,530 2 1

2. Educational services 1,790 16.27 33,840 4 2

3. Engineering & management services 600 16.25 33,790 5 3

4. Health services 13,380 14.40 29,950 3 4

5. Real estate - 14.40 29,950 - 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Washington 10,160 $15.07 $31,340 .386 480

2. Oklahoma 3,760 8.60 17,890 .257 607

3. Idaho 1,290 13.22 27,490 .230 310

4. New Jersey 6,930 11.47 23,870 .182 596

5. Connecticut 2,830 17.03 35,430 .168 374

1. Mississippi 750 24.69 51,360 .067 57

2. Michigan 1,640 19.37 40,300 .036 286

3. Rhode Island 270 19.03 39,580 .057 211

4. Connecticut 2,830 17.03 35,430 .168 374

5. District of Columbia 280 16.06 33,410 .047 281

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Spokane, WA MSA 1,390 $15.30 $31,830 .711 

2. Tacoma, WA PMSA 1,740 15.65 32,560 .706 

3. Barnstable-Yarmouth, MA MSA 380 12.42 25,830 .628 

4. Yakima, WA MSA 520 15.13 31,470 .601 

5. Cumberland, MD-WV MSA 170 8.62 17,930 .546 

1. Jackson, MS MSA 30.11 - 62,620 -

2. Detroit, MI PMSA 550 21.25 44,200 .026 

3. Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland, MI MSA 150 21.01 43,700 .025 

4. Lansing-East Lansing, MI MSA 120 20.39 42,400 .052 

5. Orange County, CA PMSA 130 20.21 42,030 .009 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

21-1015 Rehabilitation counselors

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Federal, State, and local government $17.02 $35,410 1 113,400 3 

2. Social services 96,120 13.37 27,800 2 7

3. Educational services 33,050 21.29 44,280 3 1

4. Health services 18,230 16.72 34,790 4 5

5. Membership organizations 4,840 12.22 25,420 5 10

1. Educational services 33,050 21.29 44,280 3 1

2. Personal services - 17.76 36,950 - 2

3. Federal, State, and local government 113,400 17.02 35,410 1 3

4. Engineering & management services 120 16.94 35,220 8 4

5. Health services 18,230 16.72 34,790 4 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Oklahoma 6,740 $12.42 $25,830 .460 403

2. Maine 2,470 14.48 30,120 .414 291

3. Kentucky 7,170 13.53 28,140 .407 364

4. Rhode Island 1,870 19.70 40,970 .396 193

5. Alaska 910 16.92 35,200 .328 285

1. Connecticut 4,430 21.81 45,360 .263 235

2. New Jersey 5,360 21.73 45,200 .141 270

3. Rhode Island 1,870 19.70 40,970 .396 193

4. Hawaii 1,630 18.72 38,940 .300 215

5. Idaho 220 18.67 38,830 .039 150

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Bangor, ME MSA 400 $13.40 $27,870 .642 

2. Springfield, IL MSA 690 16.45 34,220 .601 

3. Kankakee, IL PMSA 240 16.66 34,660 .476 

4. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY MSA 2,460 15.13 31,460 .449 

5. Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA MSA 2,270 19.29 40,120 .437 

1. Nashua, NH PMSA 100 29.81 62,000 .106 

2. Monmouth-Ocean, NJ PMSA 580 23.69 49,270 .155 

3. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 150 23.10 48,050 .060 

4. Boise City, ID MSA 100 22.68 47,160 .044 

5. Bridgeport, CT PMSA 370 22.47 46,740 .188 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

21-1021 Child, family, and school social workers

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Health services 62,150 $18.48 $38,450 1 5

2. Social services 19,400 14.53 30,210 2 9

3. Federal, State, and local government 18,590 17.17 35,720 3 7

4. Engineering & management services 990 17.62 36,650 4 6

5. Membership organizations 810 16.28 33,850 5 8

1. Insurance agents, brokers, & service 24.71 - 51,400 - 1

2. Insurance carriers 430 21.10 43,890 7 2

3. Business services 150 20.86 43,390 8 3

4. Educational services 500 18.99 39,500 6 4

5. Health services 62,150 18.48 38,450 1 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. South Dakota 770 $14.34 $29,830 .212 218

2. Alabama 2,440 14.83 30,840 .131 308

3. Massachusetts 3,950 18.14 37,740 .120 326

4. Maine 710 16.88 35,120 .119 224

5. New Jersey 4,300 19.67 40,920 .113 329

1. Nevada 310 20.86 43,390 .030 163

2. Oregon 970 20.66 42,980 .061 218

3. California 11,220 20.50 42,640 .077 300

4. Connecticut 1,650 20.40 42,430 .098 266

5. District of Columbia 310 20.25 42,120 .052 201

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Barnstable-Yarmouth, MA MSA 150 $18.17 $37,780 .248 

2. Sioux Falls, SD MSA 260 17.11 35,580 .231 

3. Bridgeport, CT PMSA 410 18.85 39,200 .208 

4. Tuscaloosa, AL MSA 170 15.93 33,140 .203 

5. Gadsden, AL MSA 60 14.06 29,250 .194 

1. Fort Pierce-Port St. Lucie, FL MSA 80 28.71 59,710 .074 

2. Ventura, CA PMSA 140 28.51 59,300 .049 

3. Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSA 140 25.09 52,190 .078 

4. Oakland, CA PMSA 470 24.86 51,710 .045 

5. Salinas, CA MSA - 24.53 51,010 -

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

21-1022 Medical and public health social workers

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Social services 137,210 $10.45 $21,730 1 10

2. Federal, State, and local government 70,100 13.19 27,440 2 4

3. Health services 38,620 12.06 25,090 3 6

4. Membership organizations 7,310 10.71 22,280 4 8

5. Educational services 5,170 10.95 22,770 5 7

1. Insurance carriers 70 17.03 35,430 11 1

2. Wholesale trade--durable goods - 15.47 32,190 - 2

3. Engineering & management services 960 15.25 31,720 6 3

4. Federal, State, and local government 70,100 13.19 27,440 2 4

5. Real estate 210 12.61 26,220 9 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Vermont 1,820 $10.98 $22,840 .612 414

2. Iowa 6,870 11.33 23,570 .475 490

3. Alaska 1,290 12.36 25,700 .465 408

4. North Dakota 1,360 10.00 20,810 .437 393

5. Rhode Island 1,860 11.36 23,630 .394 430

1. Connecticut 5,870 13.77 28,630 .348 488

2. California 19,850 13.13 27,320 .136 549

3. New York 32,050 12.95 26,940 .375 545

4. Maryland 6,620 12.64 26,300 .272 487

5. New Jersey 8,560 12.62 26,250 .225 563

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Bismarck, ND MSA 540 $10.98 $22,840 .851 

2. Utica-Rome, NY MSA 1,150 11.56 24,050 .843 

3. Goldsboro, NC MSA 320 9.32 19,390 .791 

4. Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA 420 10.96 22,800 .787 

5. Duluth-Superior, MN-WI MSA 930 8.51 17,700 .783 

1. Danbury, CT PMSA 40 17.48 36,360 .043 

2. San Jose, CA PMSA 870 16.51 34,350 .079 

3. Oakland, CA PMSA 1,070 16.50 34,320 .102 

4. Monmouth-Ocean, NJ PMSA - 15.99 33,260 -

5. Orange County, CA PMSA 1,530 15.66 32,570 .110 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

21-1093 Social and human service assistants

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. 

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Legal services 333,650 $46.21 $96,120 1 39

2. Federal, State, and local government 100,190 34.37 71,480 2 51

3. Insurance carriers 13,010 41.40 86,120 3 44

4. Engineering & management services 5,250 50.94 105,960 4 25

5. Business services 3,800 47.43 98,640 5 37

1. Metal mining 63.03 - 131,100 - 1

2. Paper and allied products 140 60.04 124,880 36 2

3. Apparel and other textile products - 59.43 123,620 - 3

4. Instruments and related products 410 57.94 120,510 26 4

5. Petroleum and coal products 530 57.61 119,830 25 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. District of Columbia 21,430 $50.09 $104,190 3.560 4

2. New York 58,910 49.39 102,740 .690 10

3. New Jersey 20,440 44.71 93,010 .537 16

4. Alaska 1,420 41.82 86,990 .512 8

5. Connecticut 7,950 48.65 101,190 .472 14

1. Massachusetts 14,980 52.50 109,200 .454 10

2. District of Columbia 21,430 50.09 104,190 3.560 4

3. New York 58,910 49.39 102,740 .690 10

4. California 63,510 48.92 101,760 .434 9

5. Connecticut 7,950 48.65 101,190 .472 14

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSA 30,140 $47.47 $98,730 1.112 

2. Tallahassee, FL MSA 1,730 34.36 71,470 1.081 

3. Trenton, NJ PMSA 1,970 44.17 91,870 .953 

4. New York, NY PMSA 39,500 54.51 113,370 .950 

5. Great Falls, MT MSA 380 28.36 58,990 .937 

1. Enid, OK MSA 59.24 - 123,230 -

2. Boston, MA-NH PMSA 12,580 55.20 114,810 .617 

3. San Jose, CA PMSA 4,770 55.09 114,580 .434 

4. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 1,390 54.64 113,650 .631 

5. New York, NY PMSA 39,500 54.51 113,370 .950 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

23-1011 Lawyers

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. 

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Federal, State, and local government 25,190 $37.85 $78,720 1 1

2.

3.

4.

5.

1. Federal, State, and local government 25,190 37.85 78,720 1 1

2.

3.

4.

5.

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. West Virginia 340 $22.18 $46,140 .049 98

2. Alaska 120 38.64 80,370 .043 11

3. New Mexico 260 26.73 55,610 .036 51

4. Michigan 1,600 39.28 81,710 .035 18

5. Alabama 620 12.15 25,270 .033 440

1. Florida 870 60.95 126,780 .012 4

2. Rhode Island 100 54.67 113,720 .021 9

3. New Jersey 960 53.93 112,160 .025 11

4. New York 2,180 49.41 102,770 .026 9

5. Washington 710 48.98 101,880 .027 15

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Jamestown, NY MSA 80 $44.12 $91,770 .128 

2. Glens Falls, NY MSA 50 29.31 60,960 .086 

3. Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSA 80 56.85 118,240 .044 

4. Youngstown-Warren, OH MSA 110 25.91 53,900 .044 

5. Newburgh, NY-PA PMSA 60 43.89 91,300 .043 

1. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA 120 60.92 126,710 .010 

2. Orlando, FL MSA 70 60.91 126,690 .008 

3. Jacksonville, FL MSA 50 60.77 126,390 .009 

4. New York, NY PMSA 420 57.15 118,860 .010 

5. Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSA 80 56.85 118,240 .044 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

23-1023 Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates

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. 

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Legal services 131,310 $18.28 $38,020 1 36

2. Federal, State, and local government 21,480 18.60 38,680 2 32

3. Business services 5,580 20.68 43,010 3 22

4. Insurance carriers 5,240 20.07 41,750 4 26

5. Engineering & management services 1,860 21.39 44,490 5 16

1. Communications 840 27.17 56,500 12 1

2. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 200 26.60 55,320 22 2

3. Electronic & other electric equipment 100 25.89 53,840 31 3

4. Special trade contractors - 24.54 51,040 - 4

5. Wholesale trade--durable goods 220 24.36 50,670 20 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. District of Columbia 4,470 $19.35 $40,250 .743 217

2. West Virginia 2,150 12.45 25,890 .313 368

3. Delaware 950 17.44 36,270 .233 220

4. Connecticut 3,890 20.04 41,680 .231 279

5. New York 18,120 25.03 52,070 .212 190

1. New York 18,120 25.03 52,070 .212 190

2. Alaska 370 23.80 49,510 .133 139

3. California 20,540 21.74 45,220 .140 266

4. Nevada 1,030 20.33 42,280 .100 179

5. Connecticut 3,890 20.04 41,680 .231 279

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Charleston, WV MSA 730 $13.75 $28,600 .520 

2. Tallahassee, FL MSA 730 17.37 36,140 .456 

3. Rocky Mount, NC MSA 220 14.24 29,610 .384 

4. Greenville, NC MSA 230 13.79 28,670 .366 

5. Trenton, NJ PMSA 680 19.14 39,820 .329 

1. Iowa City, IA MSA 31.86 - 66,280 -

2. New York, NY PMSA 11,940 29.71 61,790 .287 

3. Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA PMSA 4,660 24.86 51,710 .114 

4. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 290 24.49 50,940 .132 

5. San Francisco, CA PMSA 3,170 24.16 50,250 .282 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

23-2011 Paralegals and legal assistants

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Legal services 14,930 $15.34 $31,900 1 6

2. Federal, State, and local government 11,850 14.98 31,160 2 10

3. Insurance carriers 520 14.97 31,130 3 11

4. Nondepository institutions 430 15.08 31,360 4 9

5. Business services 320 15.31 31,840 5 7

1. Insurance agents, brokers, & service 60 18.33 38,130 12 1

2. Railroad transportation - 17.32 36,010 - 2

3. Engineering & management services 100 17.20 35,770 9 3

4. Wholesale trade--durable goods - 15.93 33,130 - 4

5. Health services 50 15.47 32,170 13 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. District of Columbia 840 $18.50 $38,490 .140 234

2. South Carolina 1,150 10.29 21,400 .064 546

3. Alaska 130 17.85 37,140 .047 260

4. Nevada 440 20.58 42,810 .043 172

5. Ohio 2,350 13.70 28,500 .042 475

1. Connecticut 250 23.94 49,790 .015 185

2. New York 2,020 22.84 47,500 .024 242

3. Nevada 440 20.58 42,810 .043 172

4. Virginia 330 19.11 39,750 .010 234

5. New Hampshire 30 18.98 39,480 .005 179

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Columbia, SC MSA 590 $10.49 $21,820 .20 

2. Grand Forks, ND-MN MSA 90 11.66 24,250 .163 

3. Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR MSA 250 10.38 21,580 .078 

4. Tallahassee, FL MSA 120 14.09 29,300 .075 

5. Lincoln, NE MSA 100 10.31 21,450 .063 

1. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 30.17 - 62,740 -

2. New York, NY PMSA 1,240 27.03 56,220 .030 

3. Rochester, NY MSA - 22.75 47,320 -

4. Atlanta, GA MSA 220 22.37 46,530 .010 

5. Salt Lake City-Ogden, UT MSA 60 22.03 45,820 .008 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

23-2092 Law clerks

Assist lawyers or judges by researching or preparing legal documents. May meet with clients or 

assist lawyers and judges in court.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Insurance carriers 16,580 $17.40 $36,200 1 3

2. Real estate 14,410 15.53 32,310 2 9

3. Legal services 4,810 13.64 28,370 3 13

4. Insurance agents, brokers, & service 730 19.03 39,580 4 2

5. Federal, State, and local government 620 16.22 33,740 5 7

1. Oil and gas extraction 540 30.86 64,200 7 1

2. Insurance agents, brokers, & service 730 19.03 39,580 4 2

3. Insurance carriers 16,580 17.40 36,200 1 3

4. Membership organizations 60 17.27 35,910 13 4

5. Engineering & management services 410 17.01 35,390 8 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Hawaii 640 $16.31 $33,920 .118 274

2. Colorado 1,820 14.97 31,140 .083 384

3. Montana 290 10.75 22,350 .076 404

4. Oklahoma 1,110 15.59 32,420 .076 272

5. Wyoming 160 11.15 23,180 .069 326

1. Massachusetts 180 23.75 49,410 .005 171

2. California 5,500 23.14 48,140 .038 233

3. Nevada 440 19.42 40,400 .043 203

4. Alaska 50 19.12 39,770 .018 239

5. New York 1,840 18.60 38,690 .022 337

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Eugene-Springfield, OR MSA 250 $18.84 $39,180 .170 

2. Honolulu, HI MSA 630 16.26 33,830 .153 

3. Salinas, CA MSA 180 20.23 42,080 .113 

4. Missoula, MT MSA 60 12.52 26,050 .100 

5. Santa Fe, NM MSA 70 14.52 30,210 .099 

1. New York, NY PMSA 470 28.34 58,940 .011 

2. Boston, MA-NH PMSA 120 27.39 56,970 .006 

3. Oakland, CA PMSA 410 26.75 55,630 .039 

4. Dallas, TX PMSA 900 26.21 54,510 .044 

5. Riverside-San Bernardino, CA PMSA 510 26.04 54,170 .050 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

23-2093 Title examiners, abstractors, and searchers

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Social services 282,070 $8.91 $18,530 1 7

2. Educational services 50,570 13.69 28,470 2 1

3. Membership organizations 9,660 10.64 22,140 3 4

4. Federal, State, and local government 4,440 11.93 24,820 4 3

5. Amusement & recreation services 1,030 10.49 21,820 5 5

1. Educational services 50,570 13.69 28,470 2 1

2. Engineering & management services - 13.16 27,370 - 2

3. Federal, State, and local government 4,440 11.93 24,820 4 3

4. Membership organizations 9,660 10.64 22,140 3 4

5. Amusement & recreation services 1,030 10.49 21,820 5 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. New Hampshire 2,960 $8.93 $18,580 .486 558

2. Utah 4,840 8.95 18,620 .467 585

3. Georgia 17,550 8.42 17,520 .454 665

4. Massachusetts 13,770 10.49 21,820 .418 616

5. Connecticut 6,950 11.10 23,080 .412 592

1. District of Columbia 1,200 12.61 26,230 .199 343

2. New Jersey 10,220 11.60 24,140 .268 593

3. Vermont 740 11.37 23,650 .249 398

4. New York 27,960 11.30 23,510 .327 619

5. Alaska 850 11.20 23,290 .306 437

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, MI MSA 2,750 $9.61 $19,990 1.263 

2. Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA 350 6.78 14,110 .945 

3. Manchester, NH PMSA 900 8.30 17,260 .878 

4. Goldsboro, NC MSA 350 7.19 14,950 .866 

5. Columbus, GA-AL MSA 980 7.55 15,710 .795 

1. Hagerstown, MD PMSA 40 18.87 39,260 .072 

2. Yolo, CA PMSA 160 14.46 30,080 .205 

3. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 1,260 14.39 29,940 .572 

4. Yakima, WA MSA 100 13.47 28,020 .116 

5. Newark, NJ PMSA 2,680 13.45 27,970 .276 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

25-2011 Preschool teachers, except special education

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. 

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Educational services 1,398,800 $42,080 - 1 1

2. Social services 6,300 - 27,500 2 7

3. Membership organizations 2,300 - 28,760 3 6

4. Federal, State, and local government 820 - 35,070 4 4

5. Business services 270 - 35,860 5 3

1. Educational services 1,398,800 42,080 - 1 1

2. Health services 250 - 39,400 6 2

3. Business services 270 - 35,860 5 3

4. Federal, State, and local government 820 - 35,070 4 4

5. Engineering & management services 180 - 30,870 7 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. North Dakota 5,450 $33,260 - 1.752 185

2. Louisiana 30,870 - 32,370 1.667 281

3. Idaho 9,000 - 38,170 1.608 157

4. Alaska 4,230 - 48,020 1.525 165

5. New Jersey 52,300 - 48,110 1.373 236

1. New York 100,700 60,930 - 1.179 117

2. Connecticut 17,450 - 50,620 1.035 175

3. New Jersey 52,300 - 48,110 1.373 236

4. Alaska 4,230 - 48,020 1.525 165

5. Rhode Island 5,290 - 47,900 1.120 141

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Newburgh, NY-PA PMSA 3,830 - $51,720 2.714 

2. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA 4,050 - 37,600 2.593 

3. Las Cruces, NM MSA 1,280 - 33,180 2.504 

4. Bakersfield, CA MSA 5,820 - 47,610 2.459 

5. Dover, DE MSA 1,090 - 43,810 2.205 

1. Dutchess County, NY PMSA 2,170 62,140 - 1.796 

2. Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA 14,100 - 61,030 1.161 

3. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 3,240 - 53,960 1.298 

4. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY MSA 3,950 - 53,870 .721 

5. Danbury, CT PMSA 1,100 - 53,270 1.182 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

Teach pupils in public or private schools at the elementary level basic academic, social, and other 

formative skills.

National industry specific data1

Industry

25-2021 Elementary school teachers, except special education


Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Educational services 560,500 $41,900 - 1 1

2. Social services 390 - 35,250 2 2

3. Engineering & management services 150 - 29,880 3 4

4. Membership organizations 120 - 30,960 4 3

5.

1. Educational services 560,500 41,900 - 1 1

2. Social services 390 - 35,250 2 2

3. Membership organizations 120 - 30,960 4 3

4. Engineering & management services 150 - 29,880 3 4

5.

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Iowa 13,080 $33,800 - .905 245

2. Maine 4,220 - 37,050 .708 195

3. Texas 60,050 - 38,550 .648 252

4. New Hampshire 3,850 - 37,250 .632 204

5. Utah 6,260 - 37,410 .604 222

1. New York 38,930 57,490 - .456 150

2. Connecticut 9,900 - 51,910 .587 163

3. Alaska 1,470 - 49,510 .530 138

4. New Jersey 19,690 - 49,440 .517 215

5. Pennsylvania 22,550 - 47,380 .402 161

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Brownsville-Harlingen-San Benito, TX MSA 1,610 - $38,860 1.358 

2. Goldsboro, NC MSA 540 - 35,780 1.335 

3. Cedar Rapids, IA MSA 1,410 - 38,930 1.137 

4. Provo-Orem, UT MSA 1,630 - 37,060 1.115 

5. Longview-Marshall, TX MSA 910 - 34,810 1.061 

1. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 1,240 58,860 - .497 

2. Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA 2,820 - 58,800 .440 

3. Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA 5,310 - 57,930 .437 

4. Champaign-Urbana, IL MSA - - 56,130 -

5. Utica-Rome, NY MSA - - 55,450 -

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

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.

National industry specific data1

Industry

25-2022 Middle school teachers, except special and vocational 

education
	

Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Educational services 931,160 $43,050 - 1 1

2. Federal, State, and local government 1,090 - 33,980 2 3

3. Social services 790 - 33,090 3 4

4. Membership organizations 470 - 32,330 4 5

5. Engineering & management services 210 - 37,870 5 2

1. Educational services 931,160 43,050 - 1 1

2. Engineering & management services 210 - 37,870 5 2

3. Federal, State, and local government 1,090 - 33,980 2 3

4. Social services 790 - 33,090 3 4

5. Membership organizations 470 - 32,330 4 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Idaho 8,290 $36,080 - 1.481 186

2. Maine 7,000 - 37,340 1.174 191

3. Montana 4,430 - 28,760 1.164 273

4. Oklahoma 15,560 - 32,490 1.062 267

5. Rhode Island 5,010 - 49,800 1.061 126

1. New York 80,310 55,480 - .940 164

2. New Jersey 29,770 - 51,650 .781 194

3. California 93,230 - 50,200 .637 211

4. Connecticut 14,280 - 49,860 .847 183

5. Rhode Island 5,010 - 49,800 1.061 126

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Newburgh, NY-PA PMSA 4,440 - $50,990 3.147 

2. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA 3,100 - 39,200 1.985 

3. Glens Falls, NY MSA 860 - 45,700 1.486 

4. Danbury, CT PMSA 1,370 - 43,830 1.472 

5. Fresno, CA MSA 5,010 - 47,040 1.463 

1. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 1,360 58,800 - .617 

2. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 2,170 - 57,030 .869 

3. San Jose, CA PMSA 4,360 - 56,170 .397 

4. Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA 6,050 - 55,340 .945 

5. Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA 14,140 - 55,230 1.164 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

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. 

National industry specific data1

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25-2031 Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational 

education



Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Educational services 969,890 $18,950 - 1 8

2. Social services 122,450 - 16,470 2 12

3. Federal, State, and local government 42,380 - 21,700 3 2

4. Membership organizations 15,210 - 16,560 4 10

5. Health services 5,930 - 19,690 5 6

1. Holding and other investment offices 190 27,680 - 10 1

2. Federal, State, and local government 42,380 - 21,700 3 2

3. Museums, botanical, zoological garden 210 - 20,360 9 3

4. Amusement & recreation services 1,070 - 20,050 7 4

5. Business services 1,310 - 20,020 6 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Vermont 4,990 $17,840 - 1.677 506

2. Alaska 4,440 - 26,480 1.601 398

3. New York 127,570 - 22,980 1.493 628

4. Montana 5,530 - 15,990 1.454 522

5. North Dakota 4,200 - 17,650 1.351 452

1. District of Columbia 4,170 27,970 - .693 327

2. Alaska 4,440 - 26,480 1.601 398

3. Nevada 3,960 - 23,180 .383 485

4. New York 127,570 - 22,980 1.493 628

5. Minnesota 28,060 - 22,400 1.067 610

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Redding, CA MSA 1,750 - $19,250 2.965 

2. Lawrence, KS MSA 1,050 - 17,170 2.666 

3. Laredo, TX MSA 1,570 - 17,710 2.009 

4. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA 3,110 - 13,990 1.991 

5. Sumter, SC MSA 780 - 14,620 1.933 

1. State College, PA MSA 930 29,500 - 1.335 

2. New York, NY PMSA 70,110 - 26,470 1.687 

3. Portland, ME MSA 1,220 - 25,720 .740 

4. Anchorage, AK MSA 1,560 - 25,600 1.085 

5. Ventura, CA PMSA 2,790 - 25,480 .971 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

25-9041 Teacher assistants

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Miscellaneous retail 51,760 $9.11 $18,960 1 13

2. Food stores 8,580 9.94 20,670 2 9

3. Building materials & garden supplies 1,620 9.28 19,290 3 12

4. General merchandise stores 1,560 8.50 17,690 4 15

5. Business services 1,230 10.71 22,270 5 3

1. Health services 120 13.57 28,230 11 1

2. Eating and drinking places 260 11.02 22,920 8 2

3. Business services 1,230 10.71 22,270 5 3

4. Printing and publishing - 10.65 22,140 - 4

5. Hotels and other lodging places 230 10.63 22,100 9 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. North Dakota 390 $7.68 $15,970 .125 485

2. Idaho 670 7.29 15,170 .120 546

3. Kansas 1,210 8.49 17,660 .092 620

4. West Virginia 610 7.53 15,670 .089 579

5. Maine 510 9.66 20,080 .086 512

1. District of Columbia 230 13.04 27,110 .038 335

2. Massachusetts 1,140 12.06 25,070 .035 559

3. Connecticut 1,030 11.93 24,820 .061 556

4. New Jersey 1,870 11.83 24,610 .049 584

5. Rhode Island 140 11.28 23,470 .030 436

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Sumter, SC MSA 70 $10.24 $21,310 .173 

2. Spokane, WA MSA 320 8.77 18,230 .164 

3. Florence, SC MSA 110 6.89 14,340 .161 

4. Evansville-Henderson, IN-KY MSA 240 7.84 16,310 .150 

5. Yakima, WA MSA 130 10.64 22,130 .150 

1. Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSA 230 20.16 41,930 .126 

2. Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA 830 15.32 31,850 .068 

3. San Francisco, CA PMSA - 14.90 30,980 -

4. Newark, NJ PMSA 280 14.55 30,270 .029 

5. Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSA - 13.90 28,920 -

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

27-1023 Floral designers

Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Business services 52,190 $19.80 $41,190 1 13

2. Printing and publishing 35,790 15.83 32,930 2 49

3. Engineering & management services 10,810 19.29 40,120 3 19

4. Wholesale trade--nondurable goods 3,140 18.08 37,610 4 28

5. Wholesale trade--durable goods 3,080 16.33 33,980 5 44

1. Services, nec 470 26.45 55,020 24 1

2. Transportation equipment 1,900 23.55 48,990 10 2

3. Motion pictures 1,530 23.29 48,450 11 3

4. Legal services 170 21.75 45,240 40 4

5. Food and kindred products 150 21.27 44,240 45 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Connecticut 2,960 $19.53 $40,630 .176 292

2. District of Columbia 1,030 22.51 46,810 .171 171

3. Vermont 470 16.28 33,860 .158 228

4. Washington 4,150 21.52 44,760 .158 246

5. Maryland 3,370 18.67 38,830 .139 260

1. New York 10,780 23.71 49,320 .126 224

2. District of Columbia 1,030 22.51 46,810 .171 171

3. Washington 4,150 21.52 44,760 .158 246

4. Massachusetts 4,370 20.63 42,910 .133 247

5. California 17,390 20.57 42,790 .119 296

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 860 $22.42 $46,630 .390 

2. Fort Collins-Loveland, CO MSA 350 18.28 38,030 .283 

3. San Francisco, CA PMSA 2,770 24.17 50,280 .247 

4. Fort Lauderdale, FL PMSA 1,550 11.61 24,140 .229 

5. Lawrence, KS MSA 90 11.18 23,250 .228 

1. San Jose, CA PMSA 1,040 30.47 63,370 .095 

2. New York, NY PMSA 6,690 28.19 58,640 .161 

3. Detroit, MI PMSA 1,850 25.30 52,630 .088 

4. Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC MSA 620 24.47 50,890 .092 

5. San Francisco, CA PMSA 2,770 24.17 50,280 .247 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

27-1024 Graphic designers

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Educational services 38,380 $35,290 - 1 4

2. Amusement & recreation services 23,340 - 32,820 2 5

3. Membership organizations 2,870 - 25,440 3 8

4. Federal, State, and local government 1,580 - 20,440 4 12

5. Miscellaneous retail 730 - 21,430 5 11

1. Holding and other investment offices - 53,870 - - 1

2. Real estate 130 - 38,730 9 2

3. Engineering & management services 170 - 38,510 8 3

4. Educational services 38,380 - 35,290 1 4

5. Amusement & recreation services 23,340 - 32,820 2 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Maine 950 $34,480 - .159 230

2. Missouri 3,970 - 32,110 .148 355

3. Kansas 1,600 - 22,370 .121 508

4. North Dakota 350 - 21,210 .113 385

5. Idaho 600 - 26,560 .107 328

1. Louisiana 1,420 50,500 - .077 85

2. New Jersey 1,320 - 46,480 .035 253

3. Tennessee 960 - 46,380 .036 127

4. New Mexico 290 - 44,750 .041 112

5. Connecticut 1,010 - 44,080 .060 242

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Grand Forks, ND-MN MSA 170 - $30,130 .309 

2. Odessa-Midland, TX MSA 330 - 32,820 .301 

3. Bellingham, WA MSA 160 - 23,550 .258 

4. Champaign-Urbana, IL MSA 230 - 22,910 .232 

5. Bryan-College Station, TX MSA 150 - 38,820 .217 

1. Memphis, TN-AR-MS MSA 150 61,400 - .026 

2. New Orleans, LA MSA 270 - 57,300 .044 

3. Stockton-Lodi, CA MSA 40 - 56,000 .020 

4. Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC MSA 290 - 55,300 .043 

5. Fresno, CA MSA - - 55,210 -

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

27-2022 Coaches and scouts

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. 

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Engineering & management services 22,830 $24.05 $50,030 1 13

2. Federal, State, and local government 14,400 22.10 45,970 2 23

3. Membership organizations 13,130 17.95 37,330 3 50

4. Business services 11,900 22.69 47,200 4 19

5. Educational services 11,350 18.13 37,710 5 47

1. Oil and gas extraction 290 31.23 64,960 38 1

2. Petroleum and coal products 210 29.43 61,210 41 2

3. Paper and allied products 80 28.55 59,380 53 3

4. Instruments and related products 700 28.17 58,590 23 4

5. Wholesale trade--durable goods 1,100 28.00 58,240 17 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. District of Columbia 3,050 $25.51 $53,050 .507 125

2. Nebraska 2,330 20.98 43,640 .262 119

3. Vermont 620 18.45 38,370 .208 184

4. Washington 5,070 26.24 54,580 .193 131

5. Wisconsin 5,190 14.20 29,540 .188 421

1. Washington 5,070 26.24 54,580 .193 131

2. New York 15,210 26.11 54,310 .178 171

3. District of Columbia 3,050 25.51 53,050 .507 125

4. California 13,710 24.17 50,280 .094 209

5. Alaska 250 24.08 50,080 .090 133

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Omaha, NE-IA MSA 1,920 $22.06 $45,880 .454 

2. Burlington, VT MSA 350 17.82 37,070 .325 

3. Madison, WI MSA 810 18.63 38,750 .294 

4. Tallahassee, FL MSA 470 18.22 37,890 .294 

5. Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI PMSA 2,390 15.16 31,530 .269 

1. Fort Collins-Loveland, CO MSA 150 37.04 77,040 .121 

2. San Jose, CA PMSA 1,290 33.98 70,680 .117 

3. Sacramento, CA PMSA 1,510 29.14 60,600 .211 

4. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA 3,500 28.41 59,090 .249 

5. New York, NY PMSA 10,690 28.38 59,020 .257 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

27-3031 Public relations specialists

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Printing and publishing 64,360 $21.11 $43,910 1 18

2. Business services 12,090 23.36 48,590 2 10

3. Membership organizations 5,490 20.52 42,680 3 19

4. Communications 4,730 18.61 38,700 4 24

5. Engineering & management services 4,220 23.79 49,470 5 6

1. Depository institutions 60 27.56 57,330 26 1

2. Security and commodity brokers 350 26.74 55,610 15 2

3. Transportation equipment 530 26.06 54,210 12 3

4. Wholesale trade--nondurable goods 620 25.47 52,970 11 4

5. Holding and other investment offices 190 23.98 49,890 18 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. District of Columbia 2,740 $25.99 $54,050 .455 114

2. New York 14,630 25.41 52,860 .171 183

3. Massachusetts 4,830 22.74 47,300 .146 196

4. Connecticut 1,970 23.48 48,830 .117 192

5. Virginia 3,920 24.41 50,780 .114 136

1. Hawaii 460 26.02 54,120 .085 86

2. District of Columbia 2,740 25.99 54,050 .455 114

3. New York 14,630 25.41 52,860 .171 183

4. Washington 2,160 24.77 51,530 .082 150

5. Virginia 3,920 24.41 50,780 .114 136

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Charlottesville, VA MSA 450 $20.73 $43,110 .525 

2. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 770 24.99 51,970 .349 

3. Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA 560 14.15 29,420 .286 

4. New York, NY PMSA 10,990 28.30 58,860 .264 

5. Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSA 6,500 24.58 51,130 .240 

1. San Jose, CA PMSA 950 29.78 61,950 .086 

2. New York, NY PMSA 10,990 28.30 58,860 .264 

3. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 510 27.94 58,110 .204 

4. Rochester, MN MSA - 27.77 57,760 -

5. Honolulu, HI MSA 400 26.92 55,990 .097 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

27-3041 Editors

Perform variety of editorial duties, such as laying out, indexing, and revising content of written 

materials, in preparation for final publication. Include technical editors.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Miscellaneous retail 89,000 $33.74 $70,180 1 6

2. Health services 55,960 32.86 68,350 2 7

3. General merchandise stores 26,420 34.14 71,020 3 4

4. Food stores 21,880 34.01 70,740 4 5

5. Federal, State, and local government 6,990 31.46 65,440 5 11

1. Instruments and related products 39.68 - 82,540 - 1

2. Holding and other investment offices - 37.19 77,360 - 2

3. Wholesale trade--durable goods 380 34.40 71,560 11 3

4. General merchandise stores 26,420 34.14 71,020 3 4

5. Food stores 21,880 34.01 70,740 4 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Maryland 6,340 $32.49 $67,580 .261 54

2. West Virginia 1,490 34.05 70,820 .217 12

3. Kentucky 3,780 34.60 71,970 .215 23

4. Arkansas 2,380 29.56 61,490 .210 24

5. Hawaii 1,120 34.84 72,470 .206 20

1. California 22,470 37.83 78,690 .154 37

2. Delaware 470 36.40 75,710 .115 20

3. Wisconsin 3,880 36.24 75,380 .141 15

4. Nevada 1,470 36.16 75,210 .142 16

5. Florida 13,150 35.63 74,110 .187 26

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Redding, CA MSA 210 $39.44 $82,040 .356 

2. Baltimore, MD PMSA 4,290 31.98 66,510 .346 

3. Iowa City, IA MSA 240 30.46 63,360 .330 

4. Punta Gorda, FL MSA 140 35.70 74,260 .310 

5. Sherman-Denison, TX MSA 150 27.86 57,960 .301 

1. Visalia-Tulare-Porterville, CA MSA 100 41.84 87,030 .081 

2. Flagstaff, AZ-UT MSA 30 41.27 85,850 .049 

3. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc, CA MSA 220 40.30 83,820 .128 

4. Fresno, CA MSA 570 40.26 83,750 .166 

5. Ventura, CA PMSA 380 39.80 82,780 .132 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

29-1051 Pharmacists

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Health services 1,798,910 $22.36 $46,510 1 23

2. Federal, State, and local government 138,090 22.97 47,770 2 17

3. Business services 104,720 23.49 48,870 3 12

4. Educational services 71,170 19.59 40,760 4 33

5. Social services 31,000 18.99 39,500 5 35

1. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 100 27.31 56,800 28 1

2. Security and commodity brokers - 27.05 56,260 - 2

3. Communications 60 26.84 55,830 33 3

4. Wholesale trade--nondurable goods 370 25.74 53,550 17 4

5. Services, nec - 25.61 53,270 - 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Rhode Island 11,130 $22.88 $47,590 2.357 142

2. Massachusetts 76,470 24.02 49,970 2.319 163

3. West Virginia 15,910 18.80 39,090 2.313 158

4. South Dakota 8,140 18.38 38,230 2.240 123

5. Florida 149,060 21.04 43,770 2.124 178

1. California 203,390 26.99 56,140 1.390 149

2. Maryland 43,610 26.74 55,610 1.794 109

3. Hawaii 7,740 26.46 55,040 1.426 79

4. Alaska 4,620 25.08 52,170 1.666 120

5. Delaware 6,600 24.86 51,710 1.616 105

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Cumberland, MD-WV MSA 1,050 $23.77 $49,440 3.372 

2. Columbia, MO MSA 2,420 18.77 39,030 3.135 

3. Hattiesburg, MS MSA 1,410 20.20 42,020 3.133 

4. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA 37,760 20.52 42,690 3.104 

5. Gainesville, FL MSA 3,780 21.26 44,210 2.971 

1. Ventura, CA PMSA 33.22 - 69,100 -

2. Oakland, CA PMSA 14,410 31.39 65,290 1.374 

3. San Francisco, CA PMSA 12,040 30.74 63,940 1.073 

4. San Jose, CA PMSA 11,420 30.69 63,840 1.039 

5. Santa Rosa, CA PMSA 2,780 27.89 58,020 1.405 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

29-1111 Registered nurses

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Health services 162,560 $17.88 $37,190 1 5

2. Federal, State, and local government 4,560 18.39 38,250 2 3

3. Business services 2,300 19.69 40,960 3 1

4. Engineering & management services 1,320 17.97 37,390 4 4

5. Educational services 910 19.67 40,900 5 2

1. Business services 2,300 19.69 40,960 3 1

2. Educational services 910 19.67 40,900 5 2

3. Federal, State, and local government 4,560 18.39 38,250 2 3

4. Engineering & management services 1,320 17.97 37,390 4 4

5. Health services 162,560 17.88 37,190 1 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. South Dakota 860 $16.32 $33,940 .237 164

2. Rhode Island 1,110 19.28 40,100 .235 201

3. Hawaii 1,210 21.05 43,790 .223 168

4. Arizona 4,280 16.92 35,190 .191 276

5. West Virginia 1,270 14.40 29,950 .185 290

1. Alaska 250 21.99 45,740 .090 181

2. California 15,830 21.47 44,650 .108 274

3. New York 12,010 21.15 44,000 .141 275

4. Maryland 3,000 21.08 43,850 .123 199

5. New Jersey 6,260 21.06 43,800 .164 291

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX MSA 820 $12.52 $26,040 .501 

2. Hattiesburg, MS MSA 190 15.87 33,000 .422 

3. Sioux Falls, SD MSA 470 16.79 34,920 .417 

4. Muncie, IN MSA 180 16.55 34,430 .333 

5. Texarkana, TX-Texarkana, AR MSA 190 15.33 31,890 .325 

1. Nashville, TN MSA 980 30.35 63,120 .146 

2. San Jose, CA PMSA 690 25.43 52,880 .063 

3. Oakland, CA PMSA 1,390 25.43 52,880 .133 

4. San Francisco, CA PMSA 900 24.69 51,360 .080 

5. Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA 2,200 23.71 49,310 .181 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

29-2034 Radiologic technologists and technicians

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. 

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Miscellaneous retail 94,680 $9.40 $19,550 1 12

2. Health services 51,150 12.12 25,210 2 5

3. Food stores 15,860 10.54 21,920 3 11

4. General merchandise stores 15,060 9.09 18,920 4 13

5. Wholesale trade--nondurable goods 6,420 10.76 22,370 5 10

1. Chemicals and allied products 100 14.26 29,650 10 1

2. Federal, State, and local government 5,030 13.29 27,650 6 2

3. Insurance carriers 280 12.45 25,890 9 3

4. Business services - 12.41 25,810 - 4

5. Health services 51,150 12.12 25,210 2 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Hawaii 1,240 $11.95 $24,860 .228 403

2. West Virginia 1,520 8.78 18,250 .221 526

3. Maryland 5,210 10.35 21,530 .214 585

4. Rhode Island 960 9.69 20,160 .203 500

5. Missouri 5,100 9.16 19,060 .190 642

1. California 17,680 14.74 30,660 .121 490

2. Alaska 280 13.21 27,470 .101 388

3. Washington 3,750 12.98 27,010 .142 563

4. Colorado 2,440 12.40 25,780 .111 510

5. Oregon 1,710 12.17 25,310 .107 543

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Cumberland, MD-WV MSA 150 $8.92 $18,560 .482 

2. Iowa City, IA MSA 250 11.44 23,800 .344 

3. Anniston, AL MSA 150 7.68 15,980 .330 

4. Springfield, MO MSA 520 8.74 18,180 .305 

5. Punta Gorda, FL MSA 130 9.67 20,110 .288 

1. San Francisco, CA PMSA 780 16.16 33,620 .069 

2. Santa Rosa, CA PMSA 270 15.83 32,930 .136 

3. Oakland, CA PMSA 1,580 15.72 32,700 .151 

4. San Jose, CA PMSA 780 15.67 32,590 .071 

5. Bellingham, WA MSA 50 15.03 31,250 .081 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

29-2052 Pharmacy technicians

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and 

record amounts and dosages of medications.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Health services 548,820 $14.41 $29,980 1 11

2. Federal, State, and local government 43,760 14.63 30,430 2 9

3. Business services 42,110 17.52 36,450 3 4

4. Social services 22,620 14.03 29,180 4 12

5. Educational services 14,210 15.91 33,090 5 5

1. Amusement & recreation services 100 20.94 43,560 14 1

2. Insurance agents, brokers, & service 370 18.36 38,200 10 2

3. Insurance carriers 1,380 18.26 37,980 8 3

4. Business services 42,110 17.52 36,450 3 4

5. Educational services 14,210 15.91 33,090 5 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Arkansas 11,850 $11.70 $24,340 1.044 370

2. West Virginia 6,560 11.64 24,220 .954 395

3. Oklahoma 13,460 12.08 25,130 .919 421

4. Louisiana 16,380 12.28 25,540 .885 425

5. North Dakota 2,750 12.39 25,770 .884 294

1. Connecticut 7,280 19.77 41,130 .432 286

2. Rhode Island 2,080 18.59 38,660 .441 220

3. Massachusetts 15,690 18.31 38,090 .476 317

4. California 53,040 17.51 36,410 .362 395

5. New Jersey 18,880 17.29 35,960 .496 398

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Alexandria, LA MSA 1,030 $11.80 $24,550 1.616 

2. Lawton, OK MSA 570 9.93 20,660 1.565 

3. Hattiesburg, MS MSA 590 11.49 23,890 1.311 

4. Dothan, AL MSA 820 11.30 23,500 1.309 

5. Muncie, IN MSA 680 13.69 28,470 1.258 

1. Bridgeport, CT PMSA 780 20.37 42,360 .396 

2. Hartford, CT MSA 3,060 20.13 41,880 .483 

3. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 580 19.94 41,480 .263 

4. New Haven-Meriden, CT PMSA 1,170 19.93 41,460 .446 

5. Oakland, CA PMSA 3,730 19.80 41,180 .356 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

29-2061 Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Health services 255,860 $8.39 $17,450 1 8

2. Social services 215,230 8.24 17,140 2 9

3. Business services 45,060 9.12 18,960 3 5

4. Federal, State, and local government 37,190 13.18 27,410 4 1

5. Engineering & management services 2,980 8.19 17,030 5 10

1. Federal, State, and local government 37,190 13.18 27,410 4 1

2. Holding and other investment offices 190 12.34 25,660 10 2

3. Hotels and other lodging places 160 9.27 19,270 11 3

4. Membership organizations 640 9.21 19,160 8 4

5. Business services 45,060 9.12 18,960 3 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. New York 107,130 $8.87 $18,440 1.254 704

2. Connecticut 11,340 12.76 26,540 .673 527

3. West Virginia 4,620 6.54 13,590 .672 607

4. Minnesota 17,620 9.30 19,350 .670 662

5. Texas 61,150 7.86 16,340 .660 716

1. Connecticut 11,340 12.76 26,540 .673 527

2. Alaska 630 11.07 23,020 .227 441

3. Colorado 6,400 11.06 23,010 .291 574

4. Rhode Island 2,660 10.94 22,750 .563 448

5. New Hampshire 1,550 10.15 21,100 .254 522

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Muncie, IN MSA 1,370 $8.50 $17,680 2.535 

2. Laredo, TX MSA 1,710 6.03 12,550 2.188 

3. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA 2,820 5.98 12,440 1.806 

4. Brownsville-Harlingen-San Benito, TX MSA 1,990 6.65 13,840 1.679 

5. New York, NY PMSA 61,960 8.29 17,240 1.491 

1. Sarasota-Bradenton, FL MSA 920 13.85 28,810 .321 

2. Hartford, CT MSA 2,980 13.05 27,140 .471 

3. Oakland, CA PMSA 1,920 13.02 27,090 .183 

4. Denver, CO PMSA 3,050 13.02 27,080 .254 

5. Dutchess County, NY PMSA 1,500 12.43 25,850 1.242 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

31-1011 Home health aides

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Health services 1,049,610 $9.11 $18,940 1 7

2. Federal, State, and local government 78,720 10.47 21,770 2 1

3. Social services 65,870 8.16 16,970 3 12

4. Business services 54,250 10.01 20,820 4 2

5. Educational services 11,590 9.31 19,360 5 5

1. Federal, State, and local government 78,720 10.47 21,770 2 1

2. Business services 54,250 10.01 20,820 4 2

3. Agricultural services - 9.80 20,390 - 3

4. Engineering & management services 5,100 9.72 20,230 6 4

5. Educational services 11,590 9.31 19,360 5 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. North Dakota 5,610 $8.14 $16,920 1.804 468

2. South Dakota 6,320 8.32 17,310 1.739 455

3. Rhode Island 7,560 10.16 21,130 1.601 482

4. Oklahoma 22,120 7.43 15,460 1.510 652

5. Wisconsin 39,940 9.63 20,030 1.447 631

1. Alaska 1,370 12.75 26,510 .494 397

2. Connecticut 23,190 11.93 24,820 1.375 555

3. New York 90,000 11.48 23,880 1.053 608

4. Hawaii 2,980 10.86 22,600 .549 437

5. New Jersey 37,370 10.85 22,570 .981 627

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Alexandria, LA MSA 1,750 $6.73 $13,990 2.746 

2. Eau Claire, WI MSA 2,050 9.82 20,420 2.641 

3. Texarkana, TX-Texarkana, AR MSA 1,350 7.69 16,000 2.306 

4. Worcester, MA-CT PMSA 4,720 11.01 22,890 2.043 

5. Gadsden, AL MSA 630 7.50 15,610 2.039 

1. Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA 12,400 13.44 27,960 1.021 

2. New York, NY PMSA 44,670 12.45 25,900 1.075 

3. Hartford, CT MSA 9,470 12.22 25,420 1.496 

4. Waterbury, CT PMSA 1,360 12.11 25,190 1.411 

5. Trenton, NJ PMSA 2,390 12.08 25,120 1.156 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

31-1012 Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants

Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties, such as feed, bathe, 

dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Health services 241,000 $12.85 $26,730 1 4

2. Federal, State, and local government 4,400 12.88 26,800 2 3

3. Business services 2,190 13.81 28,720 3 1

4. Educational services 1,740 11.99 24,930 4 5

5. Engineering & management services 1,130 13.39 27,840 5 2

1. Business services 2,190 13.81 28,720 3 1

2. Engineering & management services 1,130 13.39 27,840 5 2

3. Federal, State, and local government 4,400 12.88 26,800 2 3

4. Health services 241,000 12.85 26,730 1 4

5. Educational services 1,740 11.99 24,930 4 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Oregon 5,330 $13.70 $28,490 .334 468

2. Washington 8,420 15.57 32,380 .320 457

3. Rhode Island 1,250 13.32 27,710 .265 356

4. Utah 2,710 11.19 23,280 .261 485

5. California 37,270 14.72 30,630 .255 491

1. District of Columbia 19.19 - 39,910 - 222

2. Alaska 590 17.49 36,370 .213 268

3. Massachusetts 4,640 16.09 33,470 .141 398

4. Washington 8,420 15.57 32,380 .320 457

5. Minnesota 4,620 15.11 31,430 .176 426

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSA 1,150 $13.72 $28,540 .637 

2. Provo-Orem, UT MSA 860 10.47 21,770 .589 

3. Santa Rosa, CA PMSA 1,060 17.50 36,410 .536 

4. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc, CA MSA 910 14.97 31,140 .529 

5. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA PMSA 490 14.75 30,670 .479 

1. Fitchburg-Leominster, MA PMSA 100 24.37 50,700 .168 

2. Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA 480 22.23 46,230 .245 

3. Iowa City, IA MSA 210 17.92 37,260 .289 

4. Santa Rosa, CA PMSA 1,060 17.50 36,410 .536 

5. Spokane, WA MSA 900 17.43 36,260 .460 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

31-9091 Dental assistants

Assist dentist, set up patient and equipment, and keep records.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Health services 307,550 $11.45 $23,820 1 5

2. Business services 5,220 10.48 21,800 2 9

3. Federal, State, and local government 5,050 12.39 25,770 3 2

4. Engineering & management services 4,620 12.36 25,710 4 3

5. Educational services 4,400 12.59 26,180 5 1

1. Educational services 4,400 12.59 26,180 5 1

2. Federal, State, and local government 5,050 12.39 25,770 3 2

3. Engineering & management services 4,620 12.36 25,710 4 3

4. Real estate - 11.65 24,230 - 4

5. Health services 307,550 11.45 23,820 1 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Hawaii 3,080 $12.10 $25,160 .568 400

2. Florida 32,530 10.89 22,640 .464 550

3. Nebraska 3,610 9.83 20,450 .405 521

4. Arizona 9,000 10.43 21,680 .402 543

5. Washington 9,540 12.07 25,110 .362 597

1. Alaska 290 15.01 31,220 .105 332

2. District of Columbia 1,780 14.70 30,570 .296 308

3. Connecticut 4,250 14.10 29,320 .252 472

4. Vermont 630 13.08 27,210 .212 316

5. Massachusetts 5,560 13.03 27,090 .169 520

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL MSA 4,120 $11.06 $23,000 .823 

2. Modesto, CA MSA 1,280 13.10 27,240 .785 

3. Greenville, NC MSA 430 11.21 23,310 .685 

4. Naples, FL MSA 580 9.85 20,480 .588 

5. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA 890 9.21 19,160 .570 

1. San Jose, CA PMSA 2,600 17.52 36,430 .237 

2. Reno, NV MSA - 16.13 33,540 -

3. Anchorage, AK MSA - 15.89 33,050 -

4. San Francisco, CA PMSA 2,570 15.73 32,720 .229 

5. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 420 15.72 32,700 .191 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

31-9092 Medical assistants

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. 

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Health services 83,210 $12.36 $25,710 1 6

2. Business services 11,600 12.27 25,510 2 7

3. Engineering & management services 690 12.62 26,240 3 5

4. Federal, State, and local government 600 14.31 29,770 4 1

5. Educational services 450 13.12 27,280 5 4

1. Federal, State, and local government 600 14.31 29,770 4 1

2. Insurance carriers 140 13.84 28,780 7 2

3. Insurance agents, brokers, & service 100 13.68 28,440 8 3

4. Educational services 450 13.12 27,280 5 4

5. Engineering & management services 690 12.62 26,240 3 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. South Dakota 670 $10.86 $22,580 .184 329

2. Iowa 2,150 10.82 22,510 .149 510

3. North Dakota 420 10.37 21,570 .135 375

4. New Mexico 960 11.75 24,440 .134 397

5. West Virginia 900 10.01 20,820 .131 466

1. Alaska 250 16.39 34,090 .090 293

2. Maryland 1,050 16.32 33,950 .043 341

3. Nevada 350 16.06 33,400 .034 321

4. Hawaii 380 15.89 33,050 .070 289

5. California 6,510 14.75 30,670 .044 489

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Rapid City, SD MSA 130 $10.92 $22,720 .283 

2. Saginaw-Bay City-Midland, MI MSA 440 10.45 21,730 .233 

3. Champaign-Urbana, IL MSA 230 10.42 21,680 .232 

4. Sharon, PA MSA 130 9.77 20,320 .226 

5. Sioux Falls, SD MSA 250 11.81 24,560 .222 

1. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA PMSA 30 17.99 37,420 .029 

2. Anchorage, AK MSA 150 17.77 36,960 .104 

3. San Jose, CA PMSA 420 17.74 36,910 .038 

4. San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, CA MSA 70 16.87 35,100 .066 

5. Baltimore, MD PMSA 490 16.78 34,900 .040 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

31-9094 Medical transcriptionists

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Federal, State, and local government $27.91 $58,050 1 112,220 2 

2. Educational services 1,420 22.11 45,990 2 3

3. Membership organizations 100 28.29 58,840 3 1

4.

5.

1. Membership organizations 100 28.29 58,840 3 1

2. Federal, State, and local government 112,220 27.91 58,050 1 2

3. Educational services 1,420 22.11 45,990 2 3

4.

5.

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. New York 12,660 $33.00 $68,640 .148 72

2. Hawaii 680 25.75 53,550 .125 89

3. Maryland 3,050 24.47 50,890 .125 136

4. South Carolina 2,250 17.61 36,620 .125 231

5. District of Columbia 730 36.38 75,670 .121 28

1. California 12,570 36.40 75,710 .086 42

2. District of Columbia 730 36.38 75,670 .121 28

3. New Jersey 4,390 36.35 75,620 .115 42

4. New York 12,660 33.00 68,640 .148 72

5. Alaska 270 32.60 67,810 .097 33

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Laredo, TX MSA 200 $26.44 $55,000 .256 

2. Cheyenne, WY MSA 80 21.52 44,760 .222 

3. Las Cruces, NM MSA 110 23.34 48,550 .215 

4. El Paso, TX MSA 500 23.92 49,760 .195 

5. Yuma, AZ MSA 110 29.72 61,810 .193 

1. Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA 480 43.63 90,740 .075 

2. Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA 1,300 43.53 90,540 .107 

3. Orange County, CA PMSA 610 42.36 88,120 .044 

4. San Francisco, CA PMSA - 42.08 87,520 -

5. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 470 39.84 82,860 .188 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

Supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

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33-1012 First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives



Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Federal, State, and local government $17.05 $35,460 1 241,920 6 

2. Business services 3,770 17.72 36,860 2 4

3. Membership organizations 570 12.74 26,500 3 10

4. Transportation equipment 440 17.28 35,940 4 5

5. Engineering & management services 220 15.49 32,230 5 8

1. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 140 26.27 54,640 8 1

2. Petroleum and coal products 100 20.22 42,050 10 2

3. Educational services 110 19.27 40,080 9 3

4. Business services 3,770 17.72 36,860 2 4

5. Transportation equipment 440 17.28 35,940 4 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Massachusetts 12,270 $16.00 $33,290 .372 402

2. Alaska 1,030 14.54 30,240 .371 347

3. Ohio 19,960 13.85 28,810 .361 467

4. Utah 3,450 12.31 25,610 .333 429

5. Hawaii 1,660 16.62 34,570 .306 264

1. New Jersey 5,570 24.96 51,910 .146 191

2. California 24,530 22.68 47,180 .168 246

3. New York 15,840 22.41 46,620 .185 257

4. Missouri 5,990 21.53 44,780 .223 146

5. Connecticut 3,550 21.51 44,740 .211 238

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Barnstable-Yarmouth, MA MSA 420 $21.64 $45,010 .694 

2. Worcester, MA-CT PMSA 1,390 14.25 29,640 .602 

3. Dothan, AL MSA 350 11.76 24,450 .559 

4. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 1,310 27.49 57,170 .525 

5. Columbus, OH MSA 4,510 12.99 27,010 .516 

1. Oakland, CA PMSA 1,510 29.57 61,500 .144 

2. Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ PMSA - 28.77 59,850 -

3. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 1,310 27.49 57,170 .525 

4. Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA 510 27.10 56,360 .080 

5. San Francisco, CA PMSA 2,920 26.53 55,180 .260 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

33-2011 Fire fighters

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Federal, State, and local government $15.85 $32,970 1 383,720 2 

2. Engineering & management services 16,790 12.66 26,330 2 4

3. Health services 2,320 19.63 40,830 3 1

4. Social services 1,360 10.41 21,660 4 5

5. Membership organizations 370 13.78 28,650 5 3

1. Health services 2,320 19.63 40,830 3 1

2. Federal, State, and local government 383,720 15.85 32,970 1 2

3. Membership organizations 370 13.78 28,650 5 3

4. Engineering & management services 16,790 12.66 26,330 2 4

5. Social services 1,360 10.41 21,660 4 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Virginia 17,650 $13.09 $27,230 .513 478

2. New York 41,700 20.60 42,840 .488 284

3. Louisiana 8,620 10.21 21,240 .465 535

4. Oklahoma 6,800 10.71 22,270 .464 498

5. Mississippi 4,920 10.42 21,680 .440 475

1. Massachusetts 6,740 22.34 46,470 .204 202

2. California 32,480 22.31 46,410 .222 252

3. New Jersey 14,900 21.89 45,520 .391 264

4. New York 41,700 20.60 42,840 .488 284

5. Alaska 1,010 19.92 41,440 .364 219

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Utica-Rome, NY MSA 2,090 $18.88 $39,280 1.533 

2. Trenton, NJ PMSA 2,500 23.38 48,620 1.209 

3. Johnstown, PA MSA 1,050 16.41 34,140 1.122 

4. Bakersfield, CA MSA 2,570 22.51 46,830 1.086 

5. Punta Gorda, FL MSA 400 14.18 29,490 .887 

1. Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA 2,810 26.94 56,030 .231 

2. Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA - 25.57 53,190 -

3. Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSA 1,250 23.68 49,260 .693 

4. San Francisco, CA PMSA 1,440 23.65 49,190 .128 

5. Riverside-San Bernardino, CA PMSA 3,180 23.51 48,900 .312 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

33-3012 Correctional officers and jailers

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Federal, State, and local government $19.59 $40,750 1 561,900 1 

2. Educational services 8,480 15.10 31,400 2 2

3. Membership organizations 830 14.12 29,370 3 3

4.

5.

1. Federal, State, and local government 19.59 561,900 40,750 1 1 

2. Educational services 8,480 15.10 31,400 2 2

3. Membership organizations 830 14.12 29,370 3 3

4.

5.

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. New York 60,260 $23.20 $48,260 .705 234

2. Louisiana 10,870 11.39 23,700 .587 469

3. Arizona 12,030 20.00 41,590 .538 188

4. New Mexico 3,820 15.46 32,160 .535 261

5. Pennsylvania 29,560 20.18 41,970 .527 226

1. New Jersey 18,710 26.95 56,050 .491 148

2. California 65,980 25.16 52,330 .451 188

3. Alaska 1,190 23.47 48,810 .429 152

4. New York 60,260 23.20 48,260 .705 234

5. Washington 7,140 23.08 48,000 .271 196

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Salinas, CA MSA 2,250 $22.82 $47,470 1.410 

2. Laredo, TX MSA 990 18.83 39,180 1.267 

3. Brownsville-Harlingen-San Benito, TX MSA 1,350 17.29 35,960 1.139 

4. Miami, FL PMSA 10,440 22.42 46,620 1.068 

5. Las Cruces, NM MSA 510 16.81 34,960 .998 

1. Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA 7,440 31.60 65,730 .612 

2. San Francisco, CA PMSA 4,080 30.74 63,940 .364 

3. Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA 2,470 30.58 63,610 .386 

4. Oakland, CA PMSA 4,520 29.69 61,760 .431 

5. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 2,010 29.12 60,570 .805 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

33-3051 Police and sheriff’s patrol officers

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.

National industry specific data1

Industry




Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Business services 699,800 $8.61 $17,910 1 63

2. Educational services 52,230 11.25 23,400 2 33

3. Health services 42,810 11.32 23,550 3 32

4. Real estate 42,150 10.59 22,020 4 40

5. Eating and drinking places 39,480 8.75 18,190 5 61

1. Heavy construction, ex. building 610 15.20 31,610 46 1

2. Fabricated metal products 1,850 14.48 30,120 31 2

3. Chemicals and allied products 3,150 13.87 28,860 21 3

4. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 3,690 13.61 28,310 16 4

5. Security and commodity brokers 1,100 13.54 28,160 36 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. District of Columbia 10,390 $10.91 $22,690 1.726 372

2. Hawaii 9,280 8.86 18,440 1.710 495

3. Nevada 16,580 9.85 20,490 1.605 543

4. New York 111,600 10.06 20,920 1.306 670

5. New Jersey 43,610 9.93 20,650 1.145 652

1. Alaska 2,440 11.91 24,780 .880 420

2. District of Columbia 10,390 10.91 22,690 1.726 372

3. Colorado 15,460 10.84 22,540 .702 584

4. Maryland 19,980 10.76 22,380 .822 569

5. Washington 17,540 10.76 22,370 .666 649

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSA 4,010 $9.77 $20,320 2.202 

2. New York, NY PMSA 80,430 10.13 21,060 1.935 

3. El Paso, TX MSA 4,790 8.08 16,820 1.866 

4. Las Vegas, NV-AZ MSA 13,930 9.93 20,650 1.810 

5. Honolulu, HI MSA 7,180 8.43 17,530 1.747 

1. San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, CA MSA 14.33 550 29,810 .522 

2. Trenton, NJ PMSA 2,260 13.06 27,170 1.093 

3. Melbourne-Titusville-Palm Bay, FL MSA 2,050 12.94 26,910 1.122 

4. Utica-Rome, NY MSA 1,360 12.88 26,800 .997 

5. South Bend, IN MSA 810 12.84 26,700 .569 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

33-9032 Security guards

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.

National industry specific data1

Industry



Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Eating and drinking places 433,290 $11.46 $23,840 1 23

2. Educational services 50,230 11.26 23,420 2 25

3. Food stores 35,110 13.52 28,110 3 12

4. Health services 25,080 12.94 26,920 4 17

5. Hotels and other lodging places 20,660 13.14 27,330 5 16

1. Transportation by air 400 22.28 46,340 21 1

2. Railroad transportation - 21.89 45,540 - 2

3. Water transportation 550 17.32 36,020 19 3

4. Legal services 90 16.67 34,680 26 4

5. Food and kindred products 1,680 16.29 33,880 16 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Hawaii 4,440 $13.07 $27,180 .818 368

2. Indiana 19,760 11.11 23,110 .674 554

3. Wyoming 1,520 10.10 21,000 .654 369

4. North Dakota 2,030 9.75 20,270 .653 403

5. Michigan 29,300 12.38 25,750 .639 565

1. New Jersey 12,410 15.95 33,180 .326 440

2. District of Columbia 1,380 14.86 30,900 .229 306

3. Washington 14,500 14.20 29,530 .551 513

4. Rhode Island 2,660 14.10 29,320 .563 328

5. Alaska 1,000 14.00 29,110 .361 370

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Benton Harbor, MI MSA 770 $9.51 $19,770 1.019 

2. Champaign-Urbana, IL MSA 920 8.77 18,240 .926 

3. Galveston-Texas City, TX PMSA 790 9.82 20,430 .918 

4. Fargo-Moorhead, ND-MN MSA 880 9.29 19,330 .905 

5. New London-Norwich, CT-RI MSA 1,220 12.34 25,670 .903 

1. Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSA 1,000 18.34 38,160 .549 

2. Lancaster, PA MSA 860 16.84 35,030 .379 

3. Monmouth-Ocean, NJ PMSA 1,500 16.67 34,660 .402 

4. Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA 2,080 16.62 34,560 .325 

5. Bridgeport, CT PMSA 490 16.42 34,160 .249 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

Supervise workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

National industry specific data1

Industry

35-1012 First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and 

serving workers



Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Eating and drinking places 543,270 $8.87 $18,460 1 16

2. Hotels and other lodging places 57,240 10.53 21,900 2 5

3. Amusement & recreation services 23,730 10.03 20,860 3 9

4. Membership organizations 4,790 9.19 19,120 4 13

5. Business services 2,840 9.61 19,990 5 12

1. Railroad transportation 520 14.56 30,290 10 1

2. Transportation by air - 11.75 24,440 - 2

3. Federal, State, and local government 230 11.24 23,380 16 3

4. Museums, botanical, zoological garden 340 10.86 22,600 13 4

5. Hotels and other lodging places 57,240 10.53 21,900 2 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Nevada 10,570 $11.74 $24,410 1.023 469

2. Montana 3,640 7.96 16,550 .957 517

3. Hawaii 4,660 11.66 24,250 .859 411

4. Georgia 28,430 7.49 15,580 .735 697

5. Oregon 11,370 8.91 18,530 .712 661

1. New Jersey 12,160 12.70 26,410 .319 556

2. Nevada 10,570 11.74 24,410 1.023 469

3. Hawaii 4,660 11.66 24,250 .859 411

4. District of Columbia 2,570 11.51 23,940 .427 364

5. Alaska 890 11.12 23,120 .321 438

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Sharon, PA MSA 1,110 $6.53 $13,580 1.929 

2. Macon, GA MSA 2,310 6.37 13,250 1.454 

3. Wilmington, NC MSA 1,480 8.08 16,820 1.342 

4. Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSA 2,360 14.12 29,370 1.296 

5. Orange County, CA PMSA 17,950 9.40 19,550 1.289 

1. Newark, NJ PMSA 3,230 14.37 29,880 .333 

2. Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSA 2,360 14.12 29,370 1.296 

3. San Francisco, CA PMSA 11,160 13.73 28,570 .994 

4. New York, NY PMSA 8,130 12.90 26,840 .196 

5. Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA 1,460 12.82 26,660 .228 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

35-2014 Cooks, restaurant

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.

National industry specific data1

Industry


Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Eating and drinking places 377,300 $7.25 $15,090 1 27

2. Food stores 143,430 8.35 17,360 2 12

3. Health services 98,360 8.09 16,830 3 18

4. Educational services 94,410 8.31 17,290 4 13

5. Hotels and other lodging places 21,470 8.40 17,460 5 11

1. Chemicals and allied products 70 14.08 29,300 25 1

2. Legal services 80 11.20 23,290 24 2

3. Transportation by air - 10.51 21,850 - 3

4. Transportation services 120 9.66 20,090 23 4

5. General merchandise stores 5,460 9.57 19,910 15 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Illinois 62,220 $6.66 $13,860 1.041 737

2. Mississippi 11,520 6.25 13,000 1.030 667

3. Louisiana 18,960 6.48 13,480 1.024 693

4. Indiana 29,900 7.42 15,440 1.020 684

5. Maine 6,040 7.77 16,170 1.013 590

1. Alaska 2,030 11.65 24,230 .732 423

2. Hawaii 4,950 9.73 20,240 .912 471

3. District of Columbia 3,760 9.50 19,750 .625 398

4. Connecticut 13,350 9.23 19,190 .792 650

5. Nevada 5,300 8.88 18,470 .513 574

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Champaign-Urbana, IL MSA 2,110 $6.52 $13,550 2.125 

2. Indianapolis, IN MSA 14,200 7.47 15,530 1.618 

3. Danville, VA MSA 660 6.21 12,910 1.569 

4. Barnstable-Yarmouth, MA MSA 870 8.93 18,570 1.438 

5. Iowa City, IA MSA 910 7.33 15,240 1.252 

1. Fargo-Moorhead, ND-MN MSA 10.85 - 22,560 -

2. Nashville, TN MSA 3,020 10.29 21,390 .451 

3. Anchorage, AK MSA 760 10.23 21,280 .529 

4. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 1,050 10.17 21,150 .477 

5. Danbury, CT PMSA 590 9.97 20,750 .634 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

35-2021 Food preparation workers

Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and 

shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.

National industry specific data1

Industry


Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Eating and drinking places 1,767,840 $6.63 $13,790 1 33

2. Food stores 181,330 7.72 16,060 2 18

3. Amusement & recreation services 40,080 7.27 15,120 3 25

4. Educational services 26,950 7.82 16,260 4 17

5. General merchandise stores 17,760 8.03 16,700 5 15

1. Personal services 14.49 - 30,150 - 1

2. Railroad transportation 710 12.68 26,370 23 2

3. Printing and publishing 140 11.19 23,280 29 3

4. Federal, State, and local government 14,710 10.83 22,530 8 4

5. Depository institutions 80 10.02 20,830 31 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Hawaii 25,440 $6.44 $13,400 4.688 525

2. South Dakota 10,260 7.22 15,020 2.823 498

3. Wyoming 6,320 6.29 13,080 2.719 490

4. Alaska 7,450 7.42 15,440 2.686 482

5. Oregon 37,860 7.61 15,830 2.372 694

1. District of Columbia 5,120 8.96 18,640 .851 409

2. Connecticut 15,630 8.38 17,440 .927 668

3. Massachusetts 34,840 7.99 16,620 1.057 683

4. New Hampshire 10,480 7.91 16,450 1.720 586

5. Washington 54,240 7.80 16,220 2.061 724

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Jacksonville, NC MSA 3,300 $5.99 $12,450 8.745 

2. Greenville, NC MSA 3,900 6.29 13,090 6.209 

3. Chico-Paradise, CA MSA 3,970 6.67 13,880 5.068 

4. Bryan-College Station, TX MSA 3,160 6.08 12,660 4.578 

5. Punta Gorda, FL MSA 1,880 6.48 13,470 4.167 

1. Barnstable-Yarmouth, MA MSA - 9.89 20,570 -

2. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 890 9.79 20,350 .404 

3. Trenton, NJ PMSA 1,170 9.11 18,950 .566 

4. Danbury, CT PMSA 730 9.06 18,850 .784 

5. San Francisco, CA PMSA 14,250 8.95 18,620 1.270 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

Perform duties which combine both food preparation and food service.

National industry specific data1

Industry

35-3021 Combined food preparation and serving workers, including 

fast food


Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Eating and drinking places 1,682,220 $6.98 $14,520 1 19

2. Hotels and other lodging places 152,890 7.49 15,570 2 12

3. Amusement & recreation services 83,190 7.95 16,530 3 5

4. Membership organizations 18,580 7.80 16,230 4 7

5. Business services 14,210 8.97 18,650 5 3

1. Railroad transportation 1,880 14.30 29,750 14 1

2. Transportation services 90 11.18 23,250 26 2

3. Business services 14,210 8.97 18,650 5 3

4. Food and kindred products 1,100 8.21 17,080 16 4

5. Amusement & recreation services 83,190 7.95 16,530 3 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Nevada 32,480 $7.56 $15,730 3.145 603

2. Hawaii 12,400 8.84 18,400 2.285 497

3. New Mexico 14,980 6.49 13,500 2.097 613

4. Montana 7,840 6.10 12,680 2.061 569

5. Wyoming 4,660 7.11 14,780 2.005 472

1. Massachusetts 59,210 9.18 19,090 1.796 656

2. Hawaii 12,400 8.84 18,400 2.285 497

3. New Jersey 59,060 8.63 17,960 1.550 692

4. Colorado 43,240 8.35 17,360 1.963 679

5. Vermont 5,740 8.26 17,190 1.929 512

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSA 6,890 $9.46 $19,680 3.784 

2. Myrtle Beach, SC MSA 3,760 6.29 13,090 3.682 

3. Las Vegas, NV-AZ MSA 26,810 7.80 16,230 3.483 

4. Barnstable-Yarmouth, MA MSA 1,980 7.60 15,800 3.273 

5. Lawrence, KS MSA 1,280 7.00 14,560 3.249 

1. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 1,900 13.65 28,390 .761 

2. Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA 6,910 10.98 22,840 1.079 

3. New York, NY PMSA 33,580 10.58 22,010 .808 

4. San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, CA MSA 3,020 9.91 20,600 2.865 

5. Boston, MA-NH PMSA 36,550 9.76 20,310 1.793 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

35-3031 Waiters and waitresses

Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.

National industry specific data1

Industry


Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Business services 54,440 $12.30 $25,580 1 49

2. Educational services 40,600 14.85 30,890 2 35

3. Hotels and other lodging places 34,320 11.42 23,750 3 52

4. Health services 25,270 13.16 27,380 4 46

5. Real estate 15,130 14.36 29,870 5 41

1. Security and commodity brokers 22.52 - 46,840 - 1

2. Instruments and related products 310 21.13 43,940 22 2

3. Chemicals and allied products 400 21.12 43,930 19 3

4. Paper and allied products 120 20.74 43,150 42 4

5. Primary metal industries 150 20.49 42,620 39 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. District of Columbia 4,060 $10.53 $21,900 .674 381

2. Nevada 3,020 12.58 26,170 .292 428

3. Hawaii 1,330 14.75 30,670 .245 323

4. Minnesota 6,340 13.68 28,460 .241 484

5. Virginia 7,640 12.36 25,720 .222 511

1. New York 14,470 17.30 35,990 .169 383

2. Alaska 370 17.22 35,820 .133 277

3. New Jersey 7,190 16.26 33,830 .189 430

4. Connecticut 2,710 16.15 33,580 .161 408

5. Massachusetts 5,100 15.28 31,780 .155 422

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Myrtle Beach, SC MSA 560 $11.29 $23,490 .548 

2. Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSA 750 14.78 30,730 .412 

3. Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSA 8,890 12.05 25,060 .328 

4. Flagstaff, AZ-UT MSA 190 10.09 20,980 .309 

5. Las Vegas, NV-AZ MSA 2,380 12.67 26,350 .309 

1. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ PMSA 80 19.55 40,670 .123 

2. New York, NY PMSA 7,170 18.85 39,200 .173 

3. Jackson, MI MSA 80 18.84 39,180 .113 

4. Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA 1,650 18.52 38,530 .136 

5. San Francisco, CA PMSA 1,400 18.47 38,410 .125 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

Supervise work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other 

establishments.

National industry specific data1

Industry

37-1011 First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and 

janitorial workers


Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Agricultural services 48,040 $15.90 $33,070 1 17

2. Real estate 8,870 17.62 36,650 2 12

3. Federal, State, and local government 6,600 18.91 39,330 3 5

4. Amusement & recreation services 6,270 18.62 38,720 4 8

5. Business services 4,560 16.11 33,500 5 16

1. Chemicals and allied products 190 24.04 50,010 20 1

2. Food stores - 23.47 48,820 - 2

3. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 300 19.77 41,120 18 3

4. Coal mining - 19.62 40,810 - 4

5. Federal, State, and local government 6,600 18.91 39,330 3 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Hawaii 860 $16.22 $33,730 .158 278

2. Arizona 3,150 13.34 27,750 .141 424

3. Florida 8,580 14.80 30,790 .122 348

4. Nevada 1,140 15.26 31,740 .110 355

5. Maryland 2,380 15.38 31,990 .098 387

1. Rhode Island 210 24.87 51,730 .044 109

2. Massachusetts 2,420 23.28 48,430 .073 179

3. Connecticut 1,310 21.87 45,490 .078 233

4. New York 5,950 20.41 42,460 .070 287

5. New Jersey 2,830 19.66 40,890 .074 330

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Naples, FL MSA 450 $15.41 $32,050 .457 

2. Fort Pierce-Port St. Lucie, FL MSA 320 15.15 31,510 .295 

3. Fort Myers-Cape Coral, FL MSA 500 13.56 28,200 .283 

4. Barnstable-Yarmouth, MA MSA 150 18.02 37,490 .248 

5. Yakima, WA MSA 170 9.95 20,710 .196 

1. Bridgeport, CT PMSA 170 25.38 52,800 .086 

2. Tacoma, WA PMSA 240 24.62 51,210 .097 

3. New York, NY PMSA 2,030 24.15 50,240 .049 

4. Trenton, NJ PMSA 190 23.72 49,340 .092 

5. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 220 23.65 49,190 .100 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

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.

National industry specific data1

Industry

37-1012 First-line supervisors/managers of landscaping, lawn service, 

and groundskeeping workers


Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Business services 720,610 $7.90 $16,440 1 65

2. Educational services 445,020 10.51 21,850 2 16

3. Federal, State, and local government 120,610 12.33 25,650 3 4

4. Health services 93,040 8.88 18,480 4 41

5. Real estate 92,580 10.49 21,810 5 17

1. Transportation equipment 9,650 15.80 32,870 21 1

2. Coal mining 130 14.19 29,510 68 2

3. Metal mining 110 13.05 27,140 69 3

4. Federal, State, and local government 120,610 12.33 25,650 3 4

5. Petroleum and coal products 190 12.18 25,340 67 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. District of Columbia 16,700 $8.53 $17,740 2.774 412

2. Nevada 25,040 9.55 19,870 2.424 552

3. Hawaii 12,880 8.79 18,280 2.373 499

4. Alaska 6,110 11.40 23,710 2.203 431

5. New York 178,170 11.76 24,460 2.085 594

1. New York 178,170 11.76 24,460 2.085 594

2. Alaska 6,110 11.40 23,710 2.203 431

3. Massachusetts 56,210 10.76 22,370 1.705 607

4. Michigan 75,740 10.54 21,920 1.653 639

5. Connecticut 28,410 10.42 21,680 1.685 615

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Brownsville-Harlingen-San Benito, TX MSA 3,670 $7.02 $14,610 3.096 

2. Reno, NV MSA 4,900 8.24 17,140 2.447 

3. Honolulu, HI MSA 9,880 8.73 18,150 2.404 

4. Utica-Rome, NY MSA 3,260 8.73 18,160 2.391 

5. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 5,850 10.06 20,920 2.343 

1. New York, NY PMSA 96,620 13.15 27,350 2.325 

2. Flint, MI PMSA 2,570 12.89 26,800 1.449 

3. Champaign-Urbana, IL MSA 2,120 12.42 25,840 2.135 

4. Kokomo, IN MSA 1,040 12.39 25,770 1.717 

5. Lowell, MA-NH PMSA 1,050 12.22 25,410 .786 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

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.

National industry specific data1

Industry

37-2011 Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping 

cleaners
	

Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Hotels and other lodging places 403,530 $7.54 $15,690 1 38

2. Health services 235,680 8.11 16,870 2 26

3. Business services 142,260 7.63 15,870 3 36

4. Real estate 55,160 8.09 16,820 4 29

5. Social services 28,330 7.40 15,400 5 42

1. Services, nec 16.88 - 35,100 - 1

2. Transportation services 160 10.86 22,590 34 2

3. Oil and gas extraction - 10.61 22,070 - 3

4. General building contractors 600 10.39 21,610 22 4

5. Security and commodity brokers 220 9.53 19,830 30 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Hawaii 11,310 $10.94 $22,760 2.084 434

2. Nevada 20,910 9.19 19,120 2.025 561

3. Wyoming 3,410 7.08 14,720 1.467 474

4. Montana 4,800 6.93 14,420 1.262 549

5. South Dakota 4,260 6.90 14,350 1.172 508

1. District of Columbia 5,820 11.01 22,910 .967 371

2. Hawaii 11,310 10.94 22,760 2.084 434

3. New York 50,900 9.85 20,490 .596 676

4. Alaska 2,180 9.61 19,990 .786 458

5. Nevada 20,910 9.19 19,120 2.025 561

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Myrtle Beach, SC MSA 3,440 $7.42 $15,430 3.368 

2. Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSA 4,230 10.00 20,800 2.323 

3. Las Vegas, NV-AZ MSA 17,670 9.43 19,610 2.295 

4. Flagstaff, AZ-UT MSA 1,230 6.36 13,240 2.003 

5. Santa Fe, NM MSA 1,250 6.96 14,470 1.761 

1. New York, NY PMSA 25,260 12.08 25,130 .608 

2. San Francisco, CA PMSA 9,960 10.55 21,950 .887 

3. Honolulu, HI MSA 5,980 10.50 21,830 1.455 

4. Cumberland, MD-WV MSA 350 10.17 21,160 1.124 

5. Anchorage, AK MSA 900 10.05 20,890 .626 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

37-2012 Maids and housekeeping cleaners

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Agricultural services 321,590 $9.18 $19,090 1 46

2. Amusement & recreation services 110,610 9.12 18,970 2 48

3. Real estate 69,000 9.41 19,570 3 42

4. Federal, State, and local government 68,540 12.27 25,520 4 7

5. Educational services 39,960 11.24 23,370 5 17

1. Tobacco products 17.63 - 36,680 - 1

2. Transportation equipment 80 14.78 30,750 55 2

3. Instruments and related products 200 13.88 28,880 43 3

4. Chemicals and allied products 400 13.40 27,870 31 4

5. Paper and allied products 220 13.22 27,510 42 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Hawaii 6,440 $10.86 $22,600 1.187 436

2. Arizona 26,060 8.33 17,320 1.165 638

3. Nevada 10,110 9.62 20,010 .979 549

4. Florida 62,600 8.96 18,650 .892 660

5. California 111,690 10.11 21,040 .763 674

1. Alaska 620 11.94 24,840 .224 416

2. Connecticut 11,430 11.60 24,120 .678 572

3. District of Columbia 1,110 11.52 23,960 .184 363

4. New Jersey 19,770 11.44 23,800 .519 598

5. Massachusetts 20,080 11.36 23,620 .609 584

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Naples, FL MSA 3,260 $9.06 $18,840 3.307 

2. Barnstable-Yarmouth, MA MSA 1,190 10.81 22,480 1.967 

3. West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL MSA 9,460 8.84 18,400 1.890 

4. Fort Pierce-Port St. Lucie, FL MSA 1,820 8.74 18,170 1.677 

5. Sarasota-Bradenton, FL MSA 3,890 8.48 17,650 1.357 

1. Lowell, MA-NH PMSA 730 13.70 28,490 .547 

2. Danbury, CT PMSA 1,140 12.77 26,560 1.225 

3. New York, NY PMSA 10,870 12.72 26,460 .262 

4. Oakland, CA PMSA 8,390 12.59 26,190 .800 

5. Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA 2,840 12.54 26,090 .444 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

37-3011 Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

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. 

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Amusement & recreation services 128,480 $7.17 $14,920 1 14

2. Federal, State, and local government 31,650 8.67 18,030 2 3

3. Membership organizations 12,090 7.28 15,150 3 13

4. Hotels and other lodging places 8,690 7.55 15,700 4 10

5. Eating and drinking places 2,820 6.62 13,770 5 17

1. Health services - 9.29 19,320 - 1

2. Educational services 750 8.83 18,360 12 2

3. Federal, State, and local government 31,650 8.67 18,030 2 3

4. Holding and other investment offices - 8.54 17,770 - 4

5. Automotive dealers & service station - 8.09 16,830 - 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Florida 25,170 $6.83 $14,210 .359 730

2. Hawaii 1,740 9.33 19,400 .321 485

3. Nevada 3,230 7.07 14,700 .313 608

4. New Mexico 2,210 7.88 16,380 .309 575

5. New Hampshire 1,800 7.80 16,220 .295 590

1. Alaska 710 11.39 23,690 .256 432

2. Hawaii 1,740 9.33 19,400 .321 485

3. Rhode Island 720 9.31 19,360 .153 514

4. Connecticut 1,990 8.99 18,710 .118 656

5. Massachusetts 3,750 8.43 17,540 .114 675

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Rapid City, SD MSA 230 $6.34 $13,180 .501 

2. Wilmington, NC MSA 540 6.39 13,300 .490 

3. Naples, FL MSA 450 7.09 14,740 .457 

4. Sarasota-Bradenton, FL MSA 1,030 7.11 14,790 .359 

5. Augusta-Aiken, GA-SC MSA 610 6.74 14,020 .339 

1. Anchorage, AK MSA 150 11.32 23,530 .104 

2. Santa Fe, NM MSA - 11.27 23,440 -

3. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA - 10.65 22,140 -

4. Great Falls, MT MSA 40 10.62 22,080 .099 

5. Ventura, CA PMSA 360 10.34 21,510 .125 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

39-3091 Amusement and recreation attendants

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Personal services 292,560 $9.98 $20,750 1 9

2. General merchandise stores 26,210 9.44 19,630 2 10

3. Miscellaneous retail 1,860 8.80 18,290 3 15

4. Health services 1,160 10.53 21,900 4 7

5. Apparel and accessory stores 460 13.06 27,170 5 3

1. Wholesale trade--nondurable goods 220 14.74 30,670 8 1 

2. Business services - 13.21 27,470 - 2

3. Apparel and accessory stores 460 13.06 27,170 5 3

4. Federal, State, and local government 200 11.94 24,840 9 4

5. Amusement & recreation services 390 11.73 24,390 6 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. North Dakota 1,400 $8.94 $18,600 .450 430

2. Connecticut 6,620 11.23 23,360 .393 588

3. Wisconsin 10,410 10.06 20,920 .377 615

4. Delaware 1,510 11.46 23,840 .370 408

5. Pennsylvania 20,000 8.88 18,480 .357 679

1. District of Columbia 680 15.56 32,360 .113 292

2. Washington 7,090 13.55 28,180 .269 539

3. Alaska 540 12.86 26,750 .195 394

4. Virginia 10,920 12.39 25,770 .317 507

5. Illinois 14,260 11.54 24,000 .239 598

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Kenosha, WI PMSA 380 $8.68 $18,050 .799 

2. Hagerstown, MD PMSA 370 10.23 21,280 .668 

3. Jacksonville, NC MSA 240 8.39 17,450 .636 

4. Monmouth-Ocean, NJ PMSA 2,240 9.03 18,780 .600 

5. Rapid City, SD MSA 260 9.98 20,760 .566 

1. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA 3,370 17.08 35,520 .240 

2. Trenton, NJ PMSA 510 16.29 33,890 .247 

3. Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSA 7,600 14.93 31,060 .280 

4. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 860 14.76 30,710 .390 

5. Anchorage, AK MSA 280 14.39 29,940 .195 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

39-5012 Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Social services 220,030 $7.59 $15,780 1 14

2. Educational services 105,890 8.56 17,800 2 6

3. Amusement & recreation services 23,420 6.99 14,550 3 18

4. Membership organizations 22,280 7.44 15,480 4 16

5. Health services 9,880 7.86 16,350 5 12

1. Services, nec 13.07 - 27,190 - 1

2. Federal, State, and local government 8,050 9.59 19,940 6 2

3. Engineering & management services 1,230 9.00 18,730 9 3

4. Motion pictures 200 8.99 18,700 13 4

5. Eating and drinking places 190 8.57 17,830 14 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Wyoming 1,490 $7.01 $14,570 .641 478

2. Arkansas 6,830 6.35 13,210 .602 635

3. New York 47,040 8.99 18,690 .551 700

4. Rhode Island 2,510 8.54 17,770 .532 535

5. Vermont 1,580 8.00 16,640 .531 517

1. Massachusetts 10,070 10.12 21,060 .305 631

2. Connecticut 4,900 9.59 19,940 .291 644

3. District of Columbia 1,340 9.17 19,070 .223 404

4. California 34,640 9.06 18,850 .237 710

5. New York 47,040 8.99 18,690 .551 700

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Redding, CA MSA 760 $8.98 $18,680 1.288 

2. Lawrence, KS MSA 460 6.91 14,370 1.168 

3. San Angelo, TX MSA 370 6.20 12,910 .912 

4. Iowa City, IA MSA 660 6.77 14,080 .908 

5. New Bedford, MA PMSA 570 9.52 19,800 .796 

1. San Francisco, CA PMSA 1,450 13.87 28,840 .129 

2. Racine, WI PMSA 50 11.38 23,670 .055 

3. Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSA 320 11.06 23,010 .177 

4. Boston, MA-NH PMSA 6,680 10.62 22,090 .328 

5. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 980 9.99 20,770 .445 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

39-9011 Child care workers

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. 

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Social services 215,270 $8.03 $16,690 1 7

2. Health services 137,630 7.05 14,660 2 13

3. Personal services 4,850 7.56 15,720 3 10

4. Federal, State, and local government 4,620 8.76 18,220 4 3

5. Business services 3,420 8.40 17,480 5 4

1. Membership organizations - 9.72 20,210 - 1

2. Eating and drinking places 330 9.45 19,650 9 2

3. Federal, State, and local government 4,620 8.76 18,220 4 3

4. Business services 3,420 8.40 17,480 5 4

5. Local and interurban passenger transit 260 8.32 17,300 10 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Maine 5,170 $8.12 $16,900 .867 582

2. Texas 63,850 6.13 12,750 .689 754

3. New York 54,230 8.13 16,920 .635 728

4. Montana 2,290 6.90 14,350 .602 550

5. North Dakota 1,720 7.80 16,210 .553 482

1. Alaska 880 11.22 23,340 .317 435

2. Connecticut 4,780 10.24 21,310 .283 623

3. Rhode Island 1,400 9.65 20,070 .297 501

4. New Jersey 5,120 9.49 19,730 .134 666

5. Massachusetts 5,760 9.05 18,820 .175 660

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Brownsville-Harlingen-San Benito, TX MSA 5,050 $5.86 $12,190 4.260 

2. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA 4,190 5.87 12,210 2.683 

3. San Angelo, TX MSA 920 5.86 12,180 2.269 

4. Bangor, ME MSA 890 7.93 16,500 1.429 

5. Lubbock, TX MSA 1,560 5.96 12,390 1.258 

1. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 250 12.90 26,820 .113 

2. Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSA - 12.70 26,420 -

3. New Haven-Meriden, CT PMSA 530 11.56 24,030 .202 

4. New London-Norwich, CT-RI MSA 830 11.11 23,100 .615 

5. Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle, PA MSA 420 10.52 21,880 .115 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

39-9021 Personal and home care aides

Assist elderly or disabled adults with daily living activities at the person’s home or in a daytime nonresidential 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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Federal, State, and local government 96,320 $10.02 $20,850 1 4

2. Membership organizations 48,990 8.46 17,590 2 13

3. Health services 31,990 9.64 20,060 3 5

4. Social services 26,670 9.06 18,850 4 9

5. Amusement & recreation services 21,080 8.42 17,520 5 14

1. Personal services 12.08 - 25,120 - 1

2. Printing and publishing 80 12.06 25,080 15 2

3. Real estate 3,530 10.08 20,970 8 3

4. Federal, State, and local government 96,320 10.02 20,850 1 4

5. Health services 31,990 9.64 20,060 3 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Maryland 11,410 $8.57 $17,820 .469 640

2. Hawaii 1,860 10.36 21,550 .343 455

3. Connecticut 5,730 10.88 22,620 .340 599

4. Delaware 1,380 8.37 17,420 .338 497

5. Vermont 860 9.53 19,810 .289 468

1. Connecticut 5,730 10.88 22,620 .340 599

2. Washington 6,590 10.86 22,580 .250 643

3. Hawaii 1,860 10.36 21,550 .343 455

4. Minnesota 4,230 10.30 21,430 .161 631

5. Illinois 11,480 10.28 21,370 .192 645

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Fort Lauderdale, FL PMSA 4,150 $10.58 $22,000 .614 

2. Bellingham, WA MSA 340 8.97 18,650 .549 

3. New Haven-Meriden, CT PMSA 1,200 11.35 23,620 .458 

4. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 1,130 8.07 16,780 .453 

5. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 950 11.12 23,130 .431 

1. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ PMSA 15.51 - 32,260 -

2. Richland-Kennewick-Pasco, WA MSA - 15.27 31,750 -

3. Tacoma, WA PMSA 380 14.41 29,980 .154 

4. Ann Arbor, MI PMSA 310 13.39 27,840 .112 

5. Pittsfield, MA MSA 150 13.37 27,800 .392 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

39-9032 Recreation workers

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. 

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Miscellaneous retail 248,930 $14.19 $29,520 1 52

2. Food stores 198,320 14.07 29,270 2 53

3. General merchandise stores 173,700 12.28 25,530 3 58

4. Apparel and accessory stores 155,650 13.63 28,340 4 55

5. Automotive dealers & service station 154,590 19.28 40,100 5 30

1. Instruments and related products 710 33.87 70,450 41 1

2. Insurance carriers 1,480 29.55 61,450 30 2

3. Insurance agents, brokers, & service 1,100 27.78 57,780 34 3

4. Electronic & other electric equipment 760 26.08 54,250 38 4

5. Fabricated metal products 170 25.46 52,960 53 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Missouri 33,550 $13.64 $28,380 1.249 411

2. West Virginia 8,260 11.52 23,970 1.201 401

3. New Hampshire 7,270 14.36 29,860 1.193 336

4. Hawaii 6,290 15.53 32,300 1.159 301

5. Maryland 28,110 15.20 31,610 1.156 390

1. New Jersey 33,660 19.05 39,630 .884 348

2. Washington 22,150 18.84 39,180 .842 342

3. California 132,000 17.77 36,960 .902 387

4. Connecticut 15,810 17.63 36,660 .938 357

5. Colorado 21,740 17.42 36,230 .987 298

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Barnstable-Yarmouth, MA MSA 1,060 $14.91 $31,010 1.752 

2. Cumberland, MD-WV MSA 540 11.28 23,460 1.734 

3. Pine Bluff, AR MSA 500 11.39 23,700 1.683 

4. Jacksonville, NC MSA 580 13.44 27,950 1.537 

5. Pittsfield, MA MSA 580 13.18 27,420 1.515 

1. Trenton, NJ PMSA 1,620 21.89 45,540 .783 

2. Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA 6,040 20.66 42,960 .943 

3. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA 11,140 20.32 42,260 .793 

4. San Jose, CA PMSA 6,940 20.15 41,910 .631 

5. Newark, NJ PMSA 7,350 19.75 41,090 .757 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

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. 

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41-1011 First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers


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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Food stores 1,079,550 $7.88 $16,380 1 40

2. Miscellaneous retail 533,480 7.12 14,800 2 53

3. General merchandise stores 436,660 7.24 15,050 3 47

4. Automotive dealers & service station 355,890 7.16 14,900 4 52

5. Eating and drinking places 231,900 6.82 14,180 5 56

1. Federal, State, and local government 32,160 12.80 26,630 12 1

2. Insurance carriers 290 11.46 23,840 42 2

3. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 3,100 11.30 23,490 29 3

4. Railroad transportation 130 11.19 23,280 45 4

5. Trucking and warehousing 820 10.89 22,660 38 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Alabama 61,340 $6.54 $13,600 3.295 682

2. New Hampshire 20,070 7.46 15,510 3.294 596

3. Vermont 9,630 7.26 15,100 3.236 532

4. Mississippi 35,480 6.57 13,670 3.173 659

5. West Virginia 21,060 6.52 13,550 3.061 608

1. Washington 71,400 9.43 19,620 2.713 695

2. Alaska 7,530 9.21 19,150 2.715 464

3. California 350,500 9.08 18,890 2.395 709

4. District of Columbia 6,490 9.08 18,880 1.078 406

5. Oregon 33,570 8.93 18,570 2.103 659

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA 1,930 $6.22 $12,940 5.211 

2. Barnstable-Yarmouth, MA MSA 2,750 8.37 17,400 4.546 

3. Gadsden, AL MSA 1,390 6.52 13,550 4.500 

4. Cumberland, MD-WV MSA 1,300 6.27 13,040 4.174 

5. Wilmington, NC MSA 4,480 6.87 14,290 4.063 

1. Santa Rosa, CA PMSA 5,560 10.57 21,980 2.810 

2. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA 32,300 9.98 20,760 2.300 

3. Bremerton, WA PMSA 2,280 9.81 20,410 2.911 

4. San Francisco, CA PMSA 24,310 9.77 20,320 2.166 

5. San Jose, CA PMSA 19,420 9.57 19,900 1.767 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

41-2011 Cashiers

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. General merchandise stores 991,790 $8.15 $16,960 1 56

2. Miscellaneous retail 808,690 8.38 17,430 2 54

3. Apparel and accessory stores 678,590 7.92 16,470 3 60

4. Furniture and homefurnishings stores 382,570 11.28 23,470 4 35

5. Automotive dealers & service station 345,200 17.44 36,260 5 6

1. Transportation equipment 620 21.34 44,380 43 1

2. Nonmetallic minerals, except fuels 80 20.66 42,970 60 2

3. Oil and gas extraction 70 20.39 42,400 62 3

4. Insurance agents, brokers, & service 280 19.96 41,520 52 4

5. Transportation by air 590 17.45 36,300 44 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Hawaii 22,710 $9.44 $19,630 4.185 476

2. New Hampshire 24,670 9.77 20,310 4.049 537

3. Florida 257,050 9.58 19,920 3.663 624

4. Delaware 14,850 9.75 20,290 3.637 461

5. Colorado 79,320 10.70 22,260 3.602 590

1. Washington 75,250 11.69 24,320 2.859 611

2. Alaska 8,050 11.53 23,980 2.902 427

3. Colorado 79,320 10.70 22,260 3.602 590

4. Oregon 50,380 10.52 21,880 3.156 613

5. Connecticut 55,020 10.51 21,870 3.263 609

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Rapid City, SD MSA 2,530 $8.98 $18,680 5.508 

2. Barnstable-Yarmouth, MA MSA 3,310 10.27 21,370 5.472 

3. Nashua, NH PMSA 5,010 10.32 21,470 5.310 

4. Danbury, CT PMSA 4,670 10.50 21,840 5.017 

5. Naples, FL MSA 4,930 10.61 22,070 5.002 

1. Tacoma, WA PMSA 6,690 12.51 26,020 2.715 

2. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA 40,090 12.30 25,580 2.854 

3. Anchorage, AK MSA 4,790 12.18 25,330 3.331 

4. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 7,130 11.97 24,900 3.236 

5. Manchester, NH PMSA 3,400 11.74 24,410 3.317 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

41-2031 Retail salespersons

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment.

National industry specific data1

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Wholesale trade--durable goods $23.13 $48,110 1 496,380 24 

2. Wholesale trade--nondurable goods 366,030 22.03 45,830 2 35

3. Business services 63,110 22.09 45,940 3 34

4. Printing and publishing 43,380 25.62 53,290 4 7

5. Special trade contractors 39,290 21.83 45,400 5 38

1. Holding and other investment offices 1,500 29.24 60,810 43 1

2. Paper and allied products 12,150 29.13 60,590 16 2

3. Oil and gas extraction 860 28.35 58,980 48 3

4. Tobacco products 560 26.97 56,110 52 4

5. Nonmetallic minerals, except fuels 850 26.66 55,450 49 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Georgia 52,440 $23.58 $49,050 1.356 137

2. Washington 34,560 21.60 44,930 1.313 239

3. Rhode Island 6,180 21.63 44,990 1.309 155

4. Alabama 22,890 21.46 44,640 1.230 130

5. New York 104,760 25.91 53,900 1.226 173

1. Connecticut 18,890 27.27 56,720 1.120 126

2. New Jersey 42,100 26.29 54,690 1.105 166

3. New York 104,760 25.91 53,900 1.226 173

4. Minnesota 30,200 25.00 52,000 1.149 126

5. Massachusetts 32,020 24.53 51,030 .971 158

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Billings, MT MSA 1,080 $18.06 $37,570 1.769 

2. Spokane, WA MSA 3,330 18.20 37,850 1.703 

3. Casper, WY MSA 490 15.61 32,460 1.701 

4. Kenosha, WI PMSA 790 40.03 83,260 1.662 

5. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA 22,760 22.73 47,280 1.620 

1. Kenosha, WI PMSA 790 40.03 83,260 1.662 

2. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 2,470 33.87 70,440 1.121 

3. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 2,790 32.64 67,900 1.118 

4. San Jose, CA PMSA 11,070 30.59 63,630 1.007 

5. Danbury, CT PMSA 890 29.35 61,040 .956 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires 

substantial knowledge of items sold.

National industry specific data1

Industry

41-4012 Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except 

technical and scientific products



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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Business services 249,510 $9.68 $20,140 1 39

2. Miscellaneous retail 36,670 9.83 20,440 2 35

3. Communications 24,390 11.50 23,920 3 18

4. Printing and publishing 20,160 10.61 22,080 4 28

5. Wholesale trade--durable goods 19,730 15.25 31,730 5 2

1. Federal, State, and local government 200 15.52 32,280 40 1

2. Wholesale trade--durable goods 19,730 15.25 31,730 5 2

3. Transportation by air - 15.01 31,230 - 3

4. Electronic & other electric equipment 780 14.95 31,090 33 4

5. Rubber and misc. plastics products 150 14.48 30,110 44 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. North Dakota 2,950 $7.94 $16,510 .949 478

2. Nebraska 7,000 8.65 17,990 .786 578

3. West Virginia 5,340 8.68 18,060 .776 533

4. Iowa 10,880 7.83 16,290 .753 641

5. Maine 4,190 9.78 20,340 .703 505

1. Massachusetts 10,330 13.95 29,030 .313 469

2. New Jersey 11,030 12.64 26,290 .290 562

3. Nevada 2,110 12.32 25,630 .204 443

4. Vermont 320 12.03 25,020 .108 370

5. Florida 44,850 11.63 24,190 .639 500

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. San Antonio, TX 9,900 $7.90 $16,430 1.408 

2. Cedar Rapids, IA MSA 1,670 8.61 17,920 1.347 

3. Las Cruces, NM MSA 600 5.87 12,210 1.174 

4. Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA MSA 820 7.15 14,880 1.162 

5. Omaha, NE-IA MSA 4,690 9.07 18,870 1.109 

1. New Orleans, LA MSA 1,430 20.99 43,650 .231 

2. Lowell, MA-NH PMSA 180 18.15 37,750 .135 

3. Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSA 60 16.83 35,000 .033 

4. Monmouth-Ocean, NJ PMSA 980 16.41 34,140 .263 

5. Green Bay, WI MSA 220 16.36 34,030 .148 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

41-9041 Telemarketers

Solicit orders for goods or services over the telephone.

National industry specific data1

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Business services 137,710 $12.57 $26,140 1 49

2. Wholesale trade--durable goods 101,620 13.22 27,500 2 37

3. Health services 96,630 12.89 26,810 3 44

4. Federal, State, and local government 95,760 13.57 28,230 4 28

5. Engineering & management services 90,050 14.01 29,140 5 17

1. Security and commodity brokers 13,150 17.95 37,340 35 1

2. Insurance agents, brokers, & service 21,590 15.03 31,260 27 2

3. Metal mining 240 14.99 31,190 69 3

4. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 9,950 14.84 30,880 40 4

5. Holding and other investment offices 10,030 14.84 30,870 39 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Vermont 6,180 $12.41 $25,810 2.077 347

2. South Dakota 7,420 9.87 20,530 2.041 379

3. Montana 6,840 10.14 21,080 1.798 437

4. North Dakota 5,590 10.29 21,400 1.797 381

5. Wyoming 4,150 10.09 20,990 1.786 370

1. District of Columbia 5,190 17.20 35,790 .862 257

2. Connecticut 25,300 15.16 31,530 1.501 442

3. New Jersey 59,160 14.97 31,130 1.553 480

4. California 183,620 14.81 30,810 1.255 486

5. Alaska 4,660 14.75 30,680 1.680 343

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Bloomington-Normal, IL MSA 2,140 $14.09 $29,310 2.449 

2. Rapid City, SD MSA 1,080 9.57 19,900 2.351 

3. Naples, FL MSA 2,240 12.76 26,550 2.273 

4. Bellingham, WA MSA 1,380 12.61 26,240 2.229 

5. Casper, WY MSA 610 10.52 21,880 2.118 

1. San Jose, CA PMSA 10,530 16.92 35,200 .958 

2. San Francisco, CA PMSA 14,100 16.90 35,140 1.256 

3. New York, NY PMSA 52,910 16.81 34,960 1.273 

4. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 3,890 16.66 34,650 1.765 

5. Oakland, CA PMSA 12,320 16.47 34,250 1.175 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

43-3031 Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks

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. 

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Business services 329,200 $11.62 $24,170 1 49

2. Communications 177,350 15.88 33,040 2 6

3. Depository institutions 135,100 11.78 24,510 3 45

4. Insurance carriers 122,800 13.38 27,840 4 28

5. Insurance agents, brokers, & service 111,190 13.30 27,660 5 29

1. Railroad transportation 4,540 16.82 34,990 46 1

2. Transportation equipment 5,440 16.73 34,810 43 2

3. Nonmetallic minerals, except fuels 80 16.60 34,530 67 3

4. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 50,830 16.36 34,030 11 4

5. Instruments and related products 11,790 16.06 33,410 28 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Utah 22,860 $10.83 $22,520 2.205 507

2. South Dakota 7,730 10.22 21,260 2.127 364

3. Nebraska 18,460 10.74 22,340 2.072 478

4. Delaware 8,430 13.33 27,730 2.064 343

5. Texas 189,070 12.09 25,150 2.041 493

1. New Jersey 50,430 14.68 30,530 1.324 490

2. California 207,030 14.53 30,220 1.415 497

3. New York 122,490 14.43 30,000 1.434 486

4. District of Columbia 4,130 14.38 29,900 .686 311

5. Massachusetts 53,560 14.35 29,850 1.624 457

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Lubbock, TX MSA 4,980 $8.74 $18,170 4.016 

2. Sioux Falls, SD MSA 4,470 10.57 21,980 3.968 

3. Killeen-Temple, TX MSA 3,550 8.41 17,490 3.377 

4. Jacksonville, FL MSA 17,400 11.55 24,020 3.113 

5. Omaha, NE-IA MSA 12,610 11.15 23,190 2.981 

1. San Jose, CA PMSA 12,890 20.22 42,060 1.173 

2. San Francisco, CA PMSA 17,830 16.79 34,920 1.589 

3. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA PMSA 2,300 16.46 34,230 2.248 

4. Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA 1,970 15.88 33,030 1.005 

5. New York, NY PMSA 60,420 15.55 32,350 1.454 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

43-4051 Customer service representatives

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.

National industry specific data1

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Food stores 494,050 $8.72 $18,150 1 64

2. General merchandise stores 307,090 8.13 16,910 2 67

3. Wholesale trade--nondurable goods 143,470 10.38 21,600 3 45

4. Wholesale trade--durable goods 126,200 10.92 22,720 4 38

5. Federal, State, and local government 114,730 17.56 36,520 5 2

1. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 5,290 18.39 38,250 28 1

2. Federal, State, and local government 114,730 17.56 36,520 5 2

3. Communications 4,740 17.35 36,080 30 3

4. Metal mining 210 16.97 35,300 65 4

5. Oil and gas extraction 640 16.93 35,200 54 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Mississippi 20,280 $8.46 $17,590 1.813 594

2. Florida 125,320 9.12 18,960 1.786 651

3. Tennessee 47,670 9.15 19,020 1.781 638

4. Alabama 29,650 8.78 18,260 1.593 606

5. New Jersey 58,990 11.17 23,220 1.548 614

1. District of Columbia 2,580 12.84 26,710 .429 338

2. Alaska 3,110 12.48 25,960 1.121 404

3. Colorado 23,810 11.39 23,690 1.081 557

4. Connecticut 17,970 11.37 23,650 1.066 582

5. Delaware 6,300 11.27 23,440 1.543 414

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Sarasota-Bradenton, FL MSA 6,910 $9.01 $18,750 2.410 

2. Roanoke, VA MSA 3,310 8.94 18,590 2.296 

3. Hagerstown, MD PMSA 1,210 10.31 21,440 2.186 

4. Jacksonville, FL MSA 12,200 9.94 20,680 2.183 

5. Cheyenne, WY MSA 780 9.41 19,580 2.168 

1. Green Bay, WI MSA 2,360 13.44 27,950 1.590 

2. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 2,280 12.94 26,920 1.035 

3. Anchorage, AK MSA 1,420 12.58 26,160 .988 

4. Reno, NV MSA 3,490 12.55 26,100 1.743 

5. Yolo, CA PMSA 1,500 12.47 25,940 1.922 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

43-5081 Stock clerks and order fillers

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. 

National industry specific data1

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Educational services 322,180 $11.98 $24,920 1 31

2. Federal, State, and local government 185,830 13.64 28,360 2 15

3. Business services 157,980 11.81 24,570 3 32

4. Health services 145,250 11.62 24,170 4 39

5. Engineering & management services 82,470 13.03 27,100 5 17

1. Metal mining 150 15.42 32,060 68 1

2. Railroad transportation 1,120 15.03 31,260 63 2

3. Chemicals and allied products 9,690 14.90 30,990 31 3

4. Security and commodity brokers 19,200 14.49 30,150 17 4

5. Pipelines, except natural gas 130 14.30 29,740 69 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. District of Columbia 15,550 $16.18 $33,650 2.583 276

2. Louisiana 38,400 9.62 20,020 2.074 557

3. Nebraska 18,150 9.93 20,650 2.037 519

4. New Jersey 74,680 14.93 31,050 1.960 482

5. Maryland 45,820 11.96 24,870 1.885 514

1. District of Columbia 15,550 16.18 33,650 2.583 276

2. New Jersey 74,680 14.93 31,050 1.960 482

3. Alaska 3,420 14.78 30,730 1.233 341

4. Connecticut 26,550 14.18 29,490 1.575 470

5. New York 127,970 14.02 29,170 1.498 502

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Trenton, NJ PMSA 6,840 $15.64 $32,520 3.307 

2. Cheyenne, WY MSA 910 10.03 20,870 2.529 

3. Bryan-College Station, TX MSA 1,740 9.22 19,180 2.521 

4. Naples, FL MSA 2,460 10.61 22,060 2.496 

5. Houma, LA MSA 1,930 9.83 20,450 2.490 

1. San Francisco, CA PMSA 11,160 16.60 34,520 .994 

2. Trenton, NJ PMSA 6,840 15.64 32,520 3.307 

3. San Jose, CA PMSA 8,530 15.63 32,510 .776 

4. New York, NY PMSA 64,960 15.58 32,400 1.563 

5. Newark, NJ PMSA 18,510 15.51 32,260 1.906 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

43-6014 Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive

Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling

appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to 

callers. 

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Business services 366,170 $10.12 $21,050 1 51

2. Federal, State, and local government 286,810 11.96 24,870 2 10

3. Health services 266,010 10.43 21,690 3 41

4. Educational services 255,150 10.40 21,630 4 42

5. Wholesale trade--durable goods 123,600 11.04 22,960 5 29

1. Railroad transportation 11,890 15.39 32,020 41 1

2. Communications 42,050 14.56 30,290 17 2

3. Transportation equipment 12,010 14.23 29,600 40 3

4. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 18,080 14.04 29,210 31 4

5. Metal mining 240 13.88 28,860 68 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. New York 243,490 $11.57 $24,060 2.850 603

2. Delaware 10,960 10.77 22,410 2.684 430

3. Minnesota 67,920 11.46 23,840 2.583 588

4. Idaho 14,340 10.35 21,530 2.562 440

5. New Jersey 97,070 11.38 23,670 2.548 602

1. District of Columbia 12,110 12.60 26,210 2.012 344

2. Alaska 6,850 12.48 25,950 2.470 405

3. Massachusetts 61,170 12.15 25,260 1.855 555

4. Connecticut 29,890 11.83 24,600 1.773 561

5. California 321,490 11.80 24,550 2.197 600

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Great Falls, MT MSA 1,920 $9.13 $18,990 4.734 

2. Bryan-College Station, TX MSA 2,680 7.55 15,700 3.883 

3. Olympia, WA PMSA 3,410 11.48 23,880 3.720 

4. Gainesville, FL MSA 4,650 10.56 21,960 3.655 

5. Iowa City, IA MSA 2,610 12.75 26,530 3.590 

1. San Francisco, CA PMSA 22,480 13.55 28,190 2.003 

2. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 3,830 13.28 27,620 1.738 

3. Greeley, CO PMSA 1,470 12.99 27,010 2.029 

4. Anchorage, AK MSA 3,420 12.94 26,910 2.378 

5. Oakland, CA PMSA 25,970 12.89 26,820 2.476 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

43-9061 Office clerks, general

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Wholesale trade--nondurable goods 20,360 $8.18 $17,010 1 10 

2. Agricultural services 18,990 6.74 14,030 2 11

3. Food and kindred products 9,900 8.85 18,400 3 7

4. Food stores 4,790 9.51 19,780 4 5

5. Wholesale trade--durable goods 450 10.54 21,930 5 3

1. Federal, State, and local government 230 12.14 25,260 8 1

2. Lumber and wood products 260 11.59 24,120 7 2

3. Wholesale trade--durable goods 450 10.54 21,930 5 3

4. Building materials & garden supplies 170 9.53 19,830 10 4

5. Food stores 4,790 9.51 19,780 4 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Idaho 2,070 $6.93 $14,410 .370 554

2. Washington 5,280 8.18 17,010 .201 718

3. South Dakota 580 9.14 19,010 .160 420

4. North Dakota 430 10.21 21,250 .138 384

5. Delaware 500 8.86 18,420 .122 486

1. New Hampshire 70 11.34 23,590 .011 462

2. Alaska - 11.02 22,920 - 443

3. Kansas 220 10.83 22,530 .017 505

4. Indiana 1,000 10.63 22,110 .034 577

5. Arizona 500 10.54 21,920 .022 537

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Yakima, WA MSA 1,870 $7.83 $16,280 2.161 

2. Visalia-Tulare-Porterville, CA MSA 1,730 7.13 14,820 1.403 

3. Bakersfield, CA MSA 3,170 6.47 13,450 1.339 

4. Salinas, CA MSA 1,660 7.50 15,590 1.041 

5. Richland-Kennewick-Pasco, WA MSA 560 7.98 16,610 .718 

1. Phoenix-Mesa, AZ MSA 90 16.65 34,640 .006 

2. Grand Forks, ND-MN MSA 30 14.59 30,340 .054 

3. Tacoma, WA PMSA - 13.50 28,070 -

4. Hickory-Morganton-Lenoir, NC MSA 50 13.11 27,260 .027 

5. Saginaw-Bay City-Midland, MI MSA - 12.32 25,620 -

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

45-2041 Graders and sorters, agricultural products

Grade, sort, or classify unprocessed food and other agricultural products by size, weight, color, or 

condition.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Agricultural services 16,790 $7.93 $16,500 1 10

2. Wholesale trade--nondurable goods 2,850 10.82 22,500 2 5

3. Food and kindred products 2,310 9.86 20,510 3 8

4. Chemicals and allied products 220 12.61 26,220 4 2

5. Educational services 190 11.32 23,540 5 3

1. Federal, State, and local government 60 17.04 35,450 8 1

2. Chemicals and allied products 220 12.61 26,220 4 2

3. Educational services 190 11.32 23,540 5 3

4. Membership organizations - 11.08 23,050 - 4

5. Wholesale trade--nondurable goods 2,850 10.82 22,500 2 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Arkansas 730 $7.55 $15,710 .064 596

2. Iowa 860 10.85 22,560 .059 509

3. Texas 5,140 6.50 13,530 .055 749

4. California 6,510 8.97 18,650 .044 715

5. Nebraska 360 9.99 20,770 .040 516

1. Indiana 12.27 - 25,510 - 481

2. Wisconsin 440 12.07 25,110 .016 517

3. Wyoming 40 11.40 23,710 .017 320

4. Michigan 200 11.15 23,190 .004 620

5. Minnesota 920 11.02 22,930 .035 598

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Yuma, AZ MSA 350 $7.08 $14,730 .614 

2. Fresno, CA MSA 1,600 7.67 15,960 .467 

3. Pine Bluff, AR MSA 130 5.85 12,170 .438 

4. Visalia-Tulare-Porterville, CA MSA 480 7.99 16,630 .389 

5. Jonesboro, AR MSA 170 6.44 13,390 .348 

1. Montgomery, AL MSA 16.41 - 34,140 -

2. Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc, CA MSA 40 15.93 33,140 .023 

3. Kokomo, IN MSA - 13.36 27,790 -

4. Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah, WI MSA - 13.36 27,780 -

5. Salem, OR PMSA 50 11.87 24,700 .034 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

45-2091 Agricultural equipment operators

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 postharvest tasks, such as husking, shelling, threshing, and ginning.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Agricultural services 180,880 $7.00 $14,560 1 19

2. Wholesale trade--nondurable goods 13,040 7.72 16,060 2 15

3. Building materials & garden supplies 4,940 7.78 16,190 3 14

4. Business services 3,850 8.55 17,780 4 9

5. Food and kindred products 2,820 9.56 19,880 5 6

1. Federal, State, and local government 790 12.15 25,270 10 1

2. Holding and other investment offices 130 10.41 21,650 18 2

3. Amusement & recreation services - 10.32 21,460 - 3

4. Educational services 1,840 10.14 21,080 7 4

5. Museums, botanical, zoological garden 210 9.66 20,080 14 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. California 137,720 $7.07 $14,700 .941 757

2. New Mexico 4,840 5.94 12,350 .678 625

3. Arizona 8,350 6.68 13,900 .373 684

4. Florida 16,560 7.19 14,950 .236 718

5. Idaho 1,230 6.88 14,310 .220 556

1. Delaware 100 9.91 20,610 .024 456

2. Maine - 9.62 20,020 - 514

3. Minnesota 570 9.51 19,780 .022 657

4. Ohio 960 9.44 19,640 .017 665

5. New Hampshire 150 9.39 19,520 .025 547

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Salinas, CA MSA 19,300 $7.79 $16,200 12.098 

2. Visalia-Tulare-Porterville, CA MSA 13,580 7.25 15,070 11.015 

3. Yuma, AZ MSA 5,420 6.39 13,280 9.512 

4. Fresno, CA MSA 30,140 6.58 13,680 8.798 

5. Bakersfield, CA MSA 20,730 6.50 13,520 8.758 

1. Wilmington-Newark, DE-MD PMSA 30 11.62 24,180 .010 

2. Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA - 11.55 24,030 -

3. Dayton-Springfield, OH MSA 60 11.52 23,960 .013 

4. Decatur, IL MSA - 11.49 23,910 -

5. San Francisco, CA PMSA - 10.50 21,840 -

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

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. 

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45-2092 Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse
	

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Agricultural services 11,790 $7.87 $16,380 1 15

2. Wholesale trade--nondurable goods 9,010 7.22 15,010 2 17

3. Food and kindred products 8,440 9.10 18,930 3 6

4. Amusement & recreation services 2,610 8.64 17,970 4 8

5. Holding and other investment offices 560 7.85 16,330 5 16

1. Federal, State, and local government 270 12.25 25,480 9 1

2. Educational services 540 10.68 22,210 6 2

3. Social services 50 9.57 19,900 13 3

4. Trucking and warehousing - 9.40 19,560 - 4

5. Business services 260 9.20 19,130 10 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. South Carolina 3,070 $9.12 $18,960 .170 609

2. Kentucky 2,910 8.56 17,810 .165 618

3. Arkansas 1,580 8.29 17,250 .139 564

4. Montana 520 7.34 15,270 .137 531

5. Oklahoma 1,310 7.14 14,850 .089 660

1. Connecticut - 11.21 23,320 - 589

2. Delaware - 11.05 22,990 - 420

3. Washington 390 9.84 20,470 .015 681

4. Missouri 940 9.71 20,190 .035 611

5. Minnesota 410 9.66 20,090 .016 652

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Lexington, KY MSA 1,970 $8.33 $17,330 .724 

2. Columbia, SC MSA 1,130 9.39 19,520 .382 

3. Bakersfield, CA MSA 710 6.61 13,750 .30 

4. Fresno, CA MSA 750 7.11 14,780 .219 

5. Billings, MT MSA 130 7.48 15,550 .213 

1. Lawton, OK MSA - 11.95 24,860 -

2. Memphis, TN-AR-MS MSA 70 11.89 24,730 .012 

3. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA - 11.28 23,460 -

4. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA - 10.94 22,760 -

5. Madison, WI MSA - 10.60 22,050 -

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

45-2093 Farmworkers, farm and ranch animals

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Lumber and wood products 32,230 $12.41 $25,810 1 4

2. Trucking and warehousing 720 14.00 29,120 2 3

3. Paper and allied products 300 17.28 35,950 3 1

4. Wholesale trade--durable goods 140 11.28 23,460 4 5

5.

1. Paper and allied products 300 17.28 35,950 3 1

2. Agricultural services - 16.74 34,820 - 2

3. Trucking and warehousing 720 14.00 29,120 2 3

4. Lumber and wood products 32,230 12.41 25,810 1 4

5. Wholesale trade--durable goods 140 11.28 23,460 4 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Maine 1,230 $11.60 $24,120 .206 419

2. Mississippi 2,080 12.00 24,970 .186 368

3. Idaho 880 18.02 37,470 .157 169

4. Alabama 2,770 11.94 24,840 .149 453

5. Oregon 2,130 16.20 33,700 .133 358

1. Alaska 230 18.96 39,440 .083 241

2. Idaho 880 18.02 37,470 .157 169

3. Washington 1,660 17.41 36,200 .063 384

4. Colorado 50 16.80 34,950 .002 319

5. Oregon 2,130 16.20 33,700 .133 358

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Redding, CA MSA 300 $14.67 $30,510 .508 

2. Jacksonville, NC MSA 130 11.12 23,130 .345 

3. Medford-Ashland, OR MSA 150 14.45 30,060 .183 

4. Eugene-Springfield, OR MSA 260 17.01 35,370 .177 

5. Olympia, WA PMSA 150 16.06 33,400 .164 

1. Salem, OR PMSA 60 19.11 39,740 .041 

2. Tacoma, WA PMSA 90 18.55 38,580 .037 

3. Eugene-Springfield, OR MSA 260 17.01 35,370 .177 

4. Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA PMSA 320 16.57 34,470 .033 

5. Bellingham, WA MSA - 16.21 33,710 -

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

45-4022 Logging equipment operators

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.

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Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Special trade contractors 179,620 $23.39 $48,640 1 25

2. General building contractors 133,500 23.11 48,070 2 28

3. Heavy construction, ex. building 64,580 22.12 46,000 3 32

4. Federal, State, and local government 45,330 20.35 42,330 4 44

5. Oil and gas extraction 12,030 23.46 48,810 5 24

1. Real estate 4,050 32.15 66,870 10 1

2. Printing and publishing 70 30.47 63,370 49 2

3. Hotels and other lodging places 160 29.27 60,880 41 3

4. Paper and allied products 170 28.76 59,810 40 4

5. Chemicals and allied products 380 27.16 56,500 30 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Wyoming 1,920 $21.94 $45,630 .826 75

2. Colorado 14,100 23.21 48,280 .640 143

3. Arizona 13,960 21.57 44,860 .624 158

4. Louisiana 11,550 18.62 38,730 .624 196

5. New Mexico 4,250 20.93 43,530 .595 129

1. Alaska 1,050 29.41 61,170 .379 60

2. New York 30,050 29.29 60,930 .352 116

3. New Jersey 10,940 28.89 60,090 .287 121

4. Michigan 18,490 27.47 57,150 .403 95

5. Washington 13,010 27.44 57,080 .494 114

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Houma, LA MSA 870 $17.98 $37,410 1.122 

2. Naples, FL MSA 950 20.26 42,140 .964 

3. Baton Rouge, LA MSA 2,930 18.68 38,850 .950 

4. Jackson, TN MSA 460 19.82 41,230 .950 

5. Wilmington, NC MSA 920 17.80 37,020 .834 

1. New York, NY PMSA 12,720 35.52 73,880 .306 

2. Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA 1,880 33.43 69,540 .294 

3. South Bend, IN MSA 550 32.13 66,820 .386 

4. Anchorage, AK MSA 460 31.93 66,410 .320 

5. Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA 4,330 30.95 64,370 .356 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

National industry specific data1

Industry

47-1011 First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and 

extraction workers


Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. General building contractors 410,410 $17.01 $35,390 1 19

2. Special trade contractors 247,320 17.60 36,600 2 16

3. Heavy construction, ex. building 32,550 18.72 38,930 3 8

4. Lumber and wood products 29,460 12.72 26,450 4 56

5. Business services 27,370 14.91 31,000 5 42

1. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 440 22.29 46,370 31 1

2. Wholesale trade--nondurable goods 300 20.27 42,170 34 2

3. Communications 110 20.17 41,960 50 3

4. Nonmetallic minerals, except fuels 110 19.51 40,580 51 4

5. Chemicals and allied products 670 19.49 40,540 28 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Utah 13,070 $14.57 $30,310 1.261 326

2. Nevada 12,670 19.50 40,560 1.227 200

3. Alaska 3,260 22.40 46,590 1.175 177

4. Montana 3,980 13.47 28,020 1.046 285

5. Idaho 5,810 12.55 26,110 1.038 338

1. Hawaii 3,570 23.15 48,160 .658 128

2. Illinois 41,340 22.70 47,220 .692 173

3. Alaska 3,260 22.40 46,590 1.175 177

4. New Jersey 17,820 20.82 43,300 .468 296

5. New York 48,960 20.18 41,980 .573 297

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Elkhart-Goshen, IN MSA 2,440 $16.83 $35,000 2.080 

2. Santa Rosa, CA PMSA 3,150 20.74 43,140 1.592 

3. Riverside-San Bernardino, CA PMSA 15,960 17.27 35,930 1.567 

4. Bellingham, WA MSA 900 18.11 37,670 1.453 

5. Bremerton, WA PMSA 1,120 14.92 31,020 1.430 

1. San Francisco, CA PMSA 8,860 24.97 51,930 .789 

2. Chicago, IL PMSA 28,790 24.51 50,980 .691 

3. Kankakee, IL PMSA 300 23.83 49,570 .595 

4. New York, NY PMSA 20,360 23.40 48,660 .490 

5. Honolulu, HI MSA 2,490 23.06 47,970 .606 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

47-2031 Carpenters

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Special trade contractors 311,880 $13.05 $27,140 1 10

2. Heavy construction, ex. building 206,420 13.69 28,480 2 8

3. General building contractors 201,630 12.75 26,510 3 13

4. Business services 41,100 10.24 21,310 4 25

5. Federal, State, and local government 30,460 12.95 26,940 5 11

1. Hotels and other lodging places - 19.71 41,000 - 1

2. Railroad transportation 200 17.23 35,830 27 2

3. Trucking and warehousing 1,020 16.34 33,980 14 3

4. Petroleum and coal products 480 15.65 32,550 18 4

5. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 2,180 15.53 32,290 10 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Wyoming 3,450 $10.31 $21,440 1.484 359

2. New Mexico 8,600 9.19 19,120 1.204 514

3. Nebraska 9,040 10.55 21,940 1.015 483

4. Nevada 10,260 13.48 28,030 .993 398

5. Colorado 20,590 11.03 22,950 .935 577

1. Alaska 2,060 19.65 40,860 .743 226

2. Hawaii 2,850 18.68 38,850 .525 217

3. Massachusetts 15,420 18.17 37,800 .468 323

4. New York 50,790 17.84 37,110 .594 359

5. Illinois 33,200 17.72 36,860 .556 324

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Lake Charles, LA MSA 1,620 $10.52 $21,870 1.868 

2. Naples, FL MSA 1,660 10.46 21,760 1.684 

3. Alexandria, LA MSA 980 9.80 20,390 1.538 

4. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA 2,340 6.53 13,590 1.498 

5. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX MSA 2,400 8.43 17,540 1.466 

1. Trenton, NJ PMSA 230 20.83 43,340 .111 

2. Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA 1,850 20.00 41,600 .289 

3. Honolulu, HI MSA 1,830 19.96 41,520 .445 

4. New York, NY PMSA 21,990 19.90 41,400 .529 

5. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ PMSA 150 19.68 40,940 .231 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

47-2061 Construction laborers

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. 

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Special trade contractors 442,880 $20.44 $42,510 1 17

2. Federal, State, and local government 28,150 20.30 42,220 2 19

3. Transportation equipment 22,270 23.23 48,310 3 5

4. General building contractors 12,230 17.95 37,340 4 42

5. Heavy construction, ex. building 10,240 18.46 38,400 5 37

1. Real estate 2,460 25.78 53,620 23 1

2. Motion pictures 110 25.65 53,340 48 2

3. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 10,020 23.71 49,330 7 3

4. Pipelines, except natural gas 70 23.46 48,800 54 4

5. Transportation equipment 22,270 23.23 48,310 3 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Wyoming 1,760 $17.98 $37,390 .757 148

2. Louisiana 13,500 14.89 30,970 .729 310

3. Utah 7,360 18.42 38,320 .710 210

4. Alaska 1,900 26.46 55,040 .685 92

5. Delaware 2,660 19.96 41,520 .651 172

1. New York 43,670 27.35 56,890 .511 156

2. Alaska 1,900 26.46 55,040 .685 92

3. Hawaii 2,240 25.48 53,000 .413 93

4. Illinois 28,520 25.21 52,450 .477 121

5. Michigan 26,370 25.15 52,310 .575 129

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Kokomo, IN MSA 1,030 $23.66 $49,220 1.701 

2. Baton Rouge, LA MSA 4,450 12.83 26,680 1.443 

3. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX MSA 1,960 17.57 36,540 1.197 

4. Lake Charles, LA MSA 1,000 15.58 32,400 1.153 

5. Bremerton, WA PMSA 800 20.05 41,710 1.021 

1. Dutchess County, NY PMSA 280 33.78 70,250 .232 

2. Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA 3,560 33.14 68,930 .293 

3. Oakland, CA PMSA 6,480 30.42 63,270 .618 

4. New York, NY PMSA 28,120 29.51 61,390 .677 

5. Detroit, MI PMSA 12,450 28.42 59,100 .590 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

47-2111 Electricians

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.

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Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Special trade contractors 306,430 $19.43 $40,410 1 16

2. Heavy construction, ex. building 18,110 18.41 38,300 2 27

3. Federal, State, and local government 17,850 18.43 38,330 3 26

4. Transportation equipment 15,280 20.65 42,950 4 12

5. General building contractors 13,230 20.76 43,190 5 11

1. Apparel and other textile products 80 23.72 49,330 39 1

2. Trucking and warehousing - 22.62 47,060 - 2

3. Petroleum and coal products 850 22.46 46,720 21 3

4. Primary metal industries 1,520 22.14 46,050 18 4

5. Electronic & other electric equipment - 21.86 45,460 - 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Louisiana 10,360 $15.69 $32,640 .559 280

2. Colorado 12,040 18.25 37,970 .547 268

3. Wyoming 1,220 15.73 32,710 .525 199

4. Vermont 1,370 15.22 31,660 .460 249

5. Delaware 1,870 19.77 41,120 .458 177

1. Alaska 1,010 26.62 55,380 .364 89

2. Illinois 21,200 26.61 55,360 .355 96

3. Michigan 19,630 23.98 49,870 .428 162

4. New York 23,520 23.48 48,830 .275 230

5. New Jersey 9,610 23.00 47,840 .252 238

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Brazoria, TX PMSA 1,040 $16.66 $34,650 1.316 

2. Houma, LA MSA 850 14.91 31,020 1.096 

3. Bremerton, WA PMSA 830 22.58 46,960 1.060 

4. Kokomo, IN MSA 600 24.64 51,250 .991 

5. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX MSA 1,610 19.38 40,320 .983 

1. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 250 30.11 62,620 .100 

2. San Jose, CA PMSA 2,950 28.32 58,900 .268 

3. Chicago, IL PMSA 15,180 28.16 58,580 .364 

4. Champaign-Urbana, IL MSA 440 27.84 57,900 .443 

5. Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI PMSA 1,890 27.75 57,720 .213 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

47-2152 Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters

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.

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Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Automotive dealers & service station 56,110 $21.29 $44,290 1 44

2. Auto repair, services, and parking 46,630 20.17 41,960 2 51

3. Federal, State, and local government 42,790 22.02 45,810 3 35

4. Wholesale trade--durable goods 36,890 22.32 46,430 4 32

5. Communications 26,220 25.56 53,170 5 13

1. Coal mining 910 30.98 64,430 46 1

2. Tobacco products - 28.88 60,080 - 2

3. Paper and allied products 4,300 28.54 59,350 23 3

4. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 19,230 28.41 59,080 6 4

5. Petroleum and coal products 1,190 28.01 58,270 44 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Wyoming 1,220 $21.92 $45,590 .525 76

2. Arkansas 5,020 18.73 38,960 .442 135

3. Indiana 12,780 21.64 45,010 .436 144

4. Missouri 11,510 20.28 42,190 .429 182

5. Virginia 14,730 23.40 48,660 .428 157

1. Alaska 930 28.37 59,010 .335 71

2. Hawaii 1,710 26.12 54,320 .315 84

3. New Jersey 11,720 26.06 54,200 .308 169

4. Connecticut 4,950 25.32 52,660 .294 158

5. Michigan 14,900 25.23 52,470 .325 124

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV MSA 370 $22.79 $47,400 .802 

2. Bremerton, WA PMSA 510 26.79 55,730 .651 

3. Gary, IN PMSA 1,640 22.82 47,460 .623 

4. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX MSA 990 20.31 42,240 .605 

5. Richmond-Petersburg, VA MSA 3,240 21.96 45,680 .581 

1. Punta Gorda, FL MSA 90 33.32 69,310 .199 

2. Oakland, CA PMSA 2,690 29.22 60,790 .257 

3. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 480 29.10 60,530 .218 

4. Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA 1,770 28.63 59,560 .276 

5. Eugene-Springfield, OR MSA 380 28.17 58,590 .259 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

Supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers.

National industry specific data1

Industry

49-1011 First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and

repairers


Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Automotive dealers & service station 317,420 $16.09 $33,470 1 19

2. Auto repair, services, and parking 252,200 13.02 27,090 2 44

3. Federal, State, and local government 35,230 17.09 35,550 3 13

4. Wholesale trade--durable goods 21,240 13.51 28,110 4 40

5. General merchandise stores 12,130 9.59 19,950 5 50

1. Museums, botanical, zoological garden 28.62 - 59,530 - 1

2. Amusement & recreation services 3,520 23.55 48,980 9 2

3. Communications 1,550 21.75 45,240 16 3

4. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 3,240 19.80 41,190 11 4

5. Paper and allied products 140 19.80 41,180 41 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Arizona 16,230 $14.85 $30,890 .725 353

2. New Hampshire 4,290 14.83 30,840 .704 313

3. Alaska 1,920 19.24 40,020 .692 232

4. Wyoming 1,550 11.43 23,780 .667 317

5. North Dakota 2,060 12.44 25,870 .662 293

1. Alaska 1,920 19.24 40,020 .692 232

2. District of Columbia 820 17.45 36,300 .136 254

3. Colorado 10,360 17.36 36,110 .470 300

4. Illinois 30,960 17.10 35,560 .518 345

5. Michigan 21,110 16.62 34,570 .461 381

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Eau Claire, WI MSA 900 $10.69 $22,240 1.159 

2. Casper, WY MSA 330 11.28 23,460 1.146 

3. Jacksonville, NC MSA 380 14.36 29,870 1.007 

4. Redding, CA MSA 590 12.39 25,770 1.000 

5. Brockton, MA PMSA 930 15.58 32,420 .993 

1. Danbury, CT PMSA 390 21.52 44,750 .419 

2. Ann Arbor, MI PMSA 1,290 20.14 41,890 .465 

3. Chicago, IL PMSA 18,660 19.29 40,120 .448 

4. Houston, TX PMSA 10,610 19.21 39,960 .511 

5. Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC MSA 5,440 19.10 39,730 .645 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

49-3023 Automotive service technicians and mechanics

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

National industry specific data1

Industry


Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Trucking and warehousing 55,170 $14.97 $31,130 1 40

2. Wholesale trade--durable goods 39,030 16.26 33,820 2 21

3. Auto repair, services, and parking 31,690 15.41 32,050 3 33

4. Federal, State, and local government 19,010 17.92 37,260 4 11

5. Educational services 16,260 14.88 30,940 5 45

1. Communications 520 21.90 45,560 30 1

2. Pipelines, except natural gas 60 20.65 42,960 45 2

3. Transportation by air 5,870 19.73 41,050 11 3

4. Metal mining 220 19.56 40,690 37 4

5. Textile mill products - 19.25 40,050 - 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Utah 4,250 $14.87 $30,940 .410 317

2. Wyoming 940 15.01 31,230 .404 212

3. North Dakota 1,140 13.70 28,500 .367 250

4. Arkansas 3,980 13.22 27,490 .351 308

5. South Dakota 1,230 12.91 26,860 .338 263

1. Alaska 670 20.85 43,380 .242 203

2. Washington 7,070 19.52 40,600 .269 318

3. District of Columbia - 18.64 38,760 - 231

4. Hawaii 940 18.51 38,510 .173 223

5. Connecticut 2,730 18.47 38,420 .162 324

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Casper, WY MSA 230 $16.04 $33,360 .799 

2. Albany, GA MSA 470 13.46 27,990 .688 

3. Ocala, FL MSA 460 13.48 28,040 .573 

4. Fargo-Moorhead, ND-MN MSA 530 13.11 27,260 .545 

5. Laredo, TX MSA 410 11.46 23,840 .525 

1. Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSA 21.77 - 45,280 -

2. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA 3,730 21.56 44,840 .266 

3. New York, NY PMSA 3,890 21.19 44,070 .094 

4. Springfield, IL MSA 80 21.15 43,980 .070 

5. Anchorage, AK MSA 330 21.14 43,970 .230 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks, buses, and all types of diesel engines. Include 

mechanics working primarily with automobile diesel engines.

National industry specific data1

Industry

49-3031 Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists
	

Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Special trade contractors 98,460 $15.97 $33,210 1 31

2. Miscellaneous repair services 16,870 16.00 33,280 2 29

3. Wholesale trade--durable goods 14,560 17.84 37,110 3 21

4. Educational services 11,640 16.63 34,590 4 26

5. Miscellaneous retail 8,870 16.83 35,020 5 24

1. Communications 190 24.96 51,920 37 1

2. Transportation by air 410 23.98 49,870 28 2

3. Tobacco products - 23.94 49,800 - 3

4. Water transportation 150 23.59 49,060 40 4

5. Railroad transportation 260 22.84 47,500 33 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Massachusetts 9,410 $19.48 $40,510 .285 280

2. Delaware 1,150 15.29 31,800 .282 283

3. Maine 1,490 13.91 28,930 .250 323

4. New Hampshire 1,520 16.09 33,460 .249 266

5. Utah 2,540 16.40 34,110 .245 277

1. Alaska 150 21.81 45,360 .054 183

2. Hawaii 640 21.73 45,190 .118 158

3. Connecticut 3,290 20.77 43,200 .195 256

4. Illinois 3,760 20.29 42,210 .063 242

5. Washington 2,490 19.53 40,620 .095 317

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA MSA 1,300 $14.62 $30,410 .455 

2. Cedar Rapids, IA MSA 540 20.22 42,060 .435 

3. Birmingham, AL MSA 2,000 14.26 29,670 .425 

4. Fort Myers-Cape Coral, FL MSA 670 12.85 26,730 .379 

5. Boston, MA-NH PMSA 7,660 20.03 41,660 .376 

1. San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, CA MSA 25.02 70 52,040 .066 

2. Kankakee, IL PMSA 80 24.17 50,280 .159 

3. Rochester, MN MSA 60 24.02 49,960 .070 

4. San Jose, CA PMSA 950 23.37 48,600 .086 

5. Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA 740 23.34 48,540 .116 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, 

hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

National industry specific data1

Industry

49-9021 Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and 

installers



Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Real estate 175,480 $11.77 $24,470 1 60

2. Federal, State, and local government 113,140 14.98 31,150 2 27

3. Educational services 79,930 13.62 28,340 3 40

4. Hotels and other lodging places 60,480 11.30 23,510 4 65

5. Health services 56,420 12.85 26,730 5 50

1. Pipelines, except natural gas 510 20.80 43,270 67 1

2. Transportation equipment 26,890 19.35 40,260 14 2

3. Communications 10,450 19.03 39,580 32 3

4. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 17,060 18.80 39,110 21 4

5. Chemicals and allied products 29,040 18.56 38,610 11 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Wyoming 3,660 $13.46 $27,990 1.575 263

2. Alaska 3,590 18.59 38,660 1.294 246

3. Indiana 36,430 14.98 31,150 1.242 353

4. South Carolina 22,210 14.29 29,730 1.231 321

5. Mississippi 13,760 11.59 24,110 1.230 403

1. Alaska 3,590 18.59 38,660 1.294 246

2. New Jersey 30,670 16.44 34,190 .805 420

3. District of Columbia 3,870 16.34 33,990 .643 274

4. Washington 23,220 16.10 33,480 .882 433

5. Hawaii 5,000 16.05 33,380 .921 282

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Pine Bluff, AR MSA 530 $15.94 $33,150 1.784 

2. Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV MSA 770 14.31 29,760 1.669 

3. Terre Haute, IN MSA 1,170 13.61 28,300 1.601 

4. Toledo, OH MSA 5,180 17.25 35,890 1.569 

5. Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA 2,590 12.33 25,640 1.451 

1. Bloomington-Normal, IL MSA 1,000 20.11 41,830 1.144 

2. Anchorage, AK MSA 1,250 18.00 37,440 .869 

3. New York, NY PMSA 31,120 17.97 37,370 .749 

4. Rockford, IL MSA 1,870 17.87 37,170 1.033 

5. Peoria-Pekin, IL MSA 1,760 17.83 37,080 1.037 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

49-9042 Maintenance and repair workers, general

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. 

National industry specific data1

Industry


Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Industrial machinery and equipment 68,570 $22.70 $47,210 1 16

2. Fabricated metal products 60,150 20.57 42,780 2 31

3. Food and kindred products 52,380 19.05 39,620 3 39

4. Electronic & other electric equipment 51,000 21.15 43,990 4 28

5. Transportation equipment 49,270 22.97 47,780 5 15

1. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 13,570 30.54 63,520 23 1

2. Communications 750 28.35 58,970 49 2

3. Coal mining 710 28.09 58,430 51 3

4. Oil and gas extraction 2,910 27.15 56,480 32 4

5. Pipelines, except natural gas 440 26.48 55,070 55 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Indiana 29,120 $19.91 $41,420 .993 183

2. Arkansas 10,070 17.18 35,730 .888 169

3. New Hampshire 5,240 19.46 40,480 .860 169

4. Wisconsin 23,640 21.35 44,400 .856 164

5. Ohio 45,820 20.77 43,210 .828 182

1. Alaska 470 30.08 62,560 .169 52

2. District of Columbia 680 25.83 53,720 .113 115

3. Connecticut 10,070 24.52 51,000 .597 174

4. Michigan 37,100 24.50 50,960 .809 140

5. New Jersey 20,910 24.10 50,120 .549 208

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Elkhart-Goshen, IN MSA 2,190 $17.79 $37,000 1.867 

2. Sheboygan, WI MSA 1,250 19.30 40,140 1.794 

3. Hickory-Morganton-Lenoir, NC MSA 2,840 17.03 35,420 1.551 

4. Danville, VA MSA 620 17.73 36,880 1.474 

5. Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV MSA 660 24.16 50,240 1.430 

1. Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA 760 28.75 59,800 .345 

2. Detroit, MI PMSA 17,510 27.33 56,850 .830 

3. San Jose, CA PMSA 7,210 27.09 56,350 .656 

4. Bremerton, WA PMSA 320 26.95 56,060 .409 

5. Flint, MI PMSA 1,000 26.90 55,960 .564 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

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.

National industry specific data1

Industry

51-1011 First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating

workers


Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Transportation equipment 190,180 $14.58 $30,330 1 2

2. Electronic & other electric equipment 148,900 10.78 22,420 2 17

3. Industrial machinery and equipment 148,850 11.97 24,900 3 4

4. Fabricated metal products 113,790 10.84 22,550 4 15

5. Wholesale trade--durable goods 88,140 10.74 22,340 5 18

1. Communications 1,590 15.62 32,490 28 1

2. Transportation equipment 190,180 14.58 30,330 1 2

3. Petroleum and coal products 440 12.70 26,420 31 3

4. Industrial machinery and equipment 148,850 11.97 24,900 3 4

5. Apparel and accessory stores 70 11.96 24,870 37 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Indiana 77,320 $11.45 $23,810 2.637 532

2. Kentucky 35,780 15.51 32,260 2.032 281

3. Arkansas 22,620 9.41 19,580 1.994 508

4. Iowa 26,380 12.50 25,990 1.825 422

5. Wisconsin 49,250 11.09 23,060 1.784 574

1. Kentucky 35,780 15.51 32,260 2.032 281

2. Michigan 74,960 14.42 29,980 1.636 472

3. South Carolina 26,670 12.69 26,390 1.478 410

4. Iowa 26,380 12.50 25,990 1.825 422

5. Connecticut 14,940 12.40 25,780 .886 541

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Elkhart-Goshen, IN MSA 12,510 $13.43 $27,940 10.663 

2. Racine, WI PMSA 3,930 12.10 25,160 4.345 

3. Fort Smith, AR-OK MSA 3,050 9.40 19,540 2.991 

4. Jackson, TN MSA 1,410 11.20 23,300 2.913 

5. Mansfield, OH MSA 2,570 10.70 22,250 2.874 

1. Louisville, KY-IN MSA 15,150 20.27 42,160 2.635 

2. Peoria-Pekin, IL MSA 2,200 19.92 41,430 1.296 

3. Rockford, IL MSA 3,990 18.47 38,420 2.205 

4. Detroit, MI PMSA 32,410 16.98 35,320 1.536 

5. Monroe, LA MSA 540 16.17 33,640 .654 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

51-2092 Team assemblers

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. 

National industry specific data1

Industry


Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Industrial machinery and equipment 157,720 $15.44 $32,110 1 26

2. Fabricated metal products 47,650 14.74 30,670 2 34

3. Transportation equipment 38,170 16.18 33,660 3 20

4. Wholesale trade--durable goods 32,890 13.61 28,320 4 37

5. Business services 23,180 10.69 22,230 5 43

1. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 1,470 25.36 52,740 25 1

2. Amusement & recreation services 140 22.29 46,370 38 2

3. Coal mining 70 21.61 44,950 42 3

4. Transportation by air 1,510 20.55 42,740 24 4

5. Tobacco products 210 20.16 41,930 36 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Michigan 26,410 $15.40 $32,030 .576 427

2. Wisconsin 15,780 16.05 33,380 .572 342

3. Rhode Island 2,620 12.65 26,320 .555 380

4. Ohio 30,130 15.09 31,380 .544 401

5. Connecticut 8,760 15.80 32,860 .520 419

1. Hawaii 300 21.86 45,460 .055 155

2. Alaska 350 20.51 42,670 .126 209

3. District of Columbia 180 18.55 38,590 .030 233

4. Washington 6,500 18.36 38,180 .247 356

5. Massachusetts 11,460 17.48 36,350 .348 345

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Decatur, AL MSA 730 $14.46 $30,080 1.278 

2. Anniston, AL MSA 460 14.18 29,500 1.012 

3. Rockford, IL MSA 1,720 15.03 31,260 .951 

4. Lima, OH MSA 790 13.98 29,080 .947 

5. Mansfield, OH MSA 830 15.71 32,680 .928 

1. Anchorage, AK MSA 80 23.08 48,010 .056 

2. Honolulu, HI MSA 280 22.30 46,390 .068 

3. Reno, NV MSA 460 22.09 45,940 .230 

4. Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSA 490 21.72 45,170 .272 

5. Green Bay, WI MSA 1,090 20.79 43,240 .734 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

51-4041 Machinists

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.

National industry specific data1

Industry


Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Electronic & other electric equipment 58,720 $12.75 $26,510 1 34

2. Transportation equipment 48,220 18.35 38,170 2 7

3. Business services 47,770 10.55 21,950 3 49

4. Industrial machinery and equipment 45,310 14.75 30,680 4 20

5. Fabricated metal products 35,770 13.79 28,680 5 29

1. Communications 2,030 22.83 47,490 28 1

2. Transportation by air 1,420 21.95 45,660 31 2

3. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 4,000 21.59 44,910 24 3

4. Pipelines, except natural gas 190 21.46 44,630 48 4

5. Federal, State, and local government 18,240 20.90 43,470 14 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. South Carolina 13,170 $12.35 $25,700 .730 431

2. Arkansas 8,210 10.78 22,430 .724 421

3. North Carolina 27,650 11.30 23,510 .721 522

4. Indiana 20,560 13.93 28,980 .701 393

5. Michigan 31,280 16.87 35,090 .682 369

1. Alaska 220 23.59 49,080 .079 147

2. Hawaii 270 18.16 37,780 .050 232

3. District of Columbia 290 18.01 37,460 .048 243

4. Michigan 31,280 16.87 35,090 .682 369

5. Delaware 1,460 15.76 32,780 .358 267

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Lawrence, MA-NH PMSA 2,260 $16.26 $33,810 1.355 

2. Hickory-Morganton-Lenoir, NC MSA 2,180 10.49 21,820 1.191 

3. Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV MSA 530 15.96 33,190 1.149 

4. Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, SC MSA 5,600 12.09 25,150 1.124 

5. Fort Wayne, IN MSA 3,020 13.02 27,090 1.084 

1. Bremerton, WA PMSA 160 23.54 48,950 .204 

2. Flint, MI PMSA 970 21.25 44,200 .547 

3. Bloomington-Normal, IL MSA - 20.41 42,450 -

4. Ann Arbor, MI PMSA 2,200 20.07 41,740 .793 

5. Anchorage, AK MSA 100 19.72 41,010 .070 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

51-9061 Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers

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.

National industry specific data1

Industry


Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Business services 154,230 $7.94 $16,510 1 49

2. Food and kindred products 49,700 10.20 21,220 2 21

3. Fabricated metal products 42,630 9.10 18,920 3 37

4. Paper and allied products 32,450 10.87 22,620 4 14

5. Printing and publishing 30,060 9.80 20,380 5 26

1. Communications 90 21.22 44,130 50 1

2. Coal mining 650 19.33 40,220 39 2

3. Metal mining 220 14.86 30,900 45 3

4. Electric, gas, and sanitary services 960 14.10 29,340 33 4

5. Tobacco products 1,610 13.96 29,030 29 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Illinois 46,670 $8.32 $17,300 .781 715

2. Arkansas 8,580 8.65 17,990 .756 548

3. Georgia 26,870 8.49 17,660 .695 663

4. Tennessee 18,060 9.26 19,250 .675 632

5. Oklahoma 8,630 8.19 17,040 .589 624

1. Alaska 80 15.68 32,620 .029 312

2. Kentucky 10,100 11.04 22,960 .574 495

3. Delaware 540 10.84 22,540 .132 427

4. Hawaii - 10.77 22,400 - 441

5. Maryland 5,050 10.71 22,270 .208 571

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Fort Smith, AR-OK MSA 2,490 $6.82 $14,180 2.442 

2. Decatur, AL MSA 1,000 7.99 16,620 1.751 

3. Pine Bluff, AR MSA 520 10.96 22,790 1.751 

4. Mansfield, OH MSA 1,490 9.20 19,130 1.666 

5. Sumter, SC MSA 570 7.41 15,400 1.413 

1. Anchorage, AK MSA 17.82 - 37,070 -

2. Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV MSA 220 15.27 31,760 .477 

3. New London-Norwich, CT-RI MSA 320 14.07 29,260 .237 

4. Pittsfield, MA MSA 150 13.74 28,570 .392 

5. Tacoma, WA PMSA 710 13.19 27,430 .288 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

51-9198 Helpers--production workers

Help production workers by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include supplying or holding 

materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

National industry specific data1

Industry


Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Trucking and warehousing 786,030 $16.71 $34,750 1 15

2. Wholesale trade--nondurable goods 149,180 15.39 32,000 2 29

3. Wholesale trade--durable goods 71,190 14.05 29,220 3 46

4. Stone, clay, and glass products 70,440 13.87 28,860 4 48

5. Heavy construction, ex. building 48,500 14.91 31,010 5 35

1. Miscellaneous manufacturing industries 1,260 19.88 41,360 42 1

2. Communications 470 19.21 39,960 49 2

3. Transportation by air 25,360 18.92 39,340 10 3

4. Amusement & recreation services 340 18.39 38,260 53 4

5. Motion pictures - 18.04 37,530 - 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Nebraska 23,940 $14.96 $31,130 2.687 275

2. Arkansas 30,080 14.42 29,990 2.651 270

3. Tennessee 63,200 16.45 34,210 2.361 278

4. Wyoming 4,920 13.87 28,860 2.117 250

5. Idaho 11,500 14.37 29,900 2.055 275

1. Alaska 2,290 19.73 41,040 .826 224

2. Massachusetts 24,250 17.66 36,730 .735 338

3. Illinois 75,680 17.19 35,760 1.267 341

4. New Jersey 42,180 17.05 35,460 1.107 401

5. Wisconsin 44,130 16.92 35,200 1.599 302

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Joplin, MO MSA 5,060 $16.88 $35,110 5.988 

2. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR MSA 7,060 15.19 31,600 4.385 

3. Billings, MT MSA 2,300 11.82 24,590 3.768 

4. Jackson, TN MSA 1,760 17.81 37,040 3.637 

5. Laredo, TX MSA 2,790 14.41 29,970 3.569 

1. Gainesville, FL MSA 650 22.59 46,990 .511 

2. Champaign-Urbana, IL MSA 1,770 19.74 41,050 1.782 

3. Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle, PA MSA 7,770 19.38 40,310 2.126 

4. Athens, GA MSA 580 19.08 39,690 .686 

5. Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA 8,450 18.87 39,250 .695 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

53-3032 Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer

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.

National industry specific data1

Industry


Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Transportation by air 166,610 $17.07 $35,510 1 1

2. Trucking and warehousing 121,650 13.27 27,610 2 12

3. Wholesale trade--durable goods 120,540 10.33 21,480 3 53

4. Wholesale trade--nondurable goods 112,400 11.59 24,120 4 28

5. Business services 65,130 10.35 21,520 5 52

1. Transportation by air 166,610 17.07 35,510 1 1

2. Railroad transportation 940 16.00 33,280 47 2

3. Services, nec 120 15.85 32,970 64 3

4. Communications 1,380 14.67 30,520 42 4

5. Holding and other investment offices 320 14.45 30,050 57 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Kansas 13,460 $11.20 $23,300 1.018 490

2. Kentucky 17,810 9.98 20,760 1.011 555

3. Maryland 24,160 13.35 27,770 .994 452

4. Nevada 9,940 10.68 22,210 .962 509

5. Georgia 36,650 11.88 24,710 .947 499

1. Massachusetts 24,910 13.61 28,310 .755 491

2. Arizona 18,350 13.48 28,030 .820 416

3. New Jersey 35,770 13.44 27,950 .939 534

4. Maryland 24,160 13.35 27,770 .994 452

5. Delaware 2,380 13.13 27,310 .583 349

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Roanoke, VA MSA 2,950 $9.81 $20,410 2.047 

2. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 4,620 15.87 33,010 1.851 

3. Yolo, CA PMSA 1,430 14.46 30,080 1.832 

4. Redding, CA MSA 1,080 11.51 23,950 1.830 

5. Topeka, KS MSA 1,900 9.17 19,060 1.783 

1. Lowell, MA-NH PMSA 1,640 17.42 36,240 1.228 

2. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 4,620 15.87 33,010 1.851 

3. Springfield, IL MSA 770 14.91 31,010 .670 

4. Indianapolis, IN MSA 7,750 14.90 31,000 .883 

5. Danbury, CT PMSA 950 14.59 30,340 1.021 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

Top paying States for this occupation

MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

53-3033 Truck drivers, light or delivery services

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. 

National industry specific data1

Industry


Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Trucking and warehousing 80,560 $12.51 $26,020 1 31

2. Wholesale trade--nondurable goods 55,260 12.28 25,550 2 35

3. Wholesale trade--durable goods 54,010 12.66 26,320 3 28

4. Food and kindred products 44,330 12.72 26,470 4 27

5. Business services 43,430 10.47 21,780 5 52

1. Water transportation 8,650 19.66 40,890 21 1

2. Coal mining 1,640 18.12 37,690 37 2

3. Metal mining 200 16.99 35,330 51 3

4. Transportation equipment 17,830 16.95 35,250 10 4

5. Communications 280 15.29 31,790 45 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Indiana 24,160 $12.77 $26,570 .824 448

2. Tennessee 21,710 11.62 24,170 .811 496

3. Mississippi 7,870 10.73 22,310 .704 449

4. Kentucky 12,270 11.95 24,850 .697 459

5. Iowa 10,000 12.24 25,450 .692 437

1. Wyoming 880 16.75 34,840 .379 172

2. Alaska 400 16.41 34,130 .144 291

3. Michigan 28,010 16.07 33,430 .611 399

4. Hawaii 1,600 14.02 29,160 .295 345

5. District of Columbia 280 13.88 28,860 .047 316

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Stockton-Lodi, CA MSA 2,600 $12.77 $26,570 1.309 

2. Danville, VA MSA 520 10.93 22,730 1.236 

3. Lafayette, IN MSA 1,250 13.84 28,790 1.212 

4. Laredo, TX MSA 880 7.37 15,330 1.126 

5. Yakima, WA MSA 940 11.50 23,930 1.086 

1. Flint, MI PMSA 1,380 21.97 45,710 .778 

2. Saginaw-Bay City-Midland, MI MSA 460 18.00 37,440 .244 

3. Detroit, MI PMSA 13,520 17.72 36,860 .641 

4. Newburgh, NY-PA PMSA 950 17.56 36,530 .673 

5. Ann Arbor, MI PMSA 1,220 17.30 35,980 .440 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

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Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

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MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

53-7051 Industrial truck and tractor operators

Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage 

yard, factory, construction site, or similar location.

National industry specific data1

Industry
	

Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Business services 410,430 $8.13 $16,900 1 66

2. Wholesale trade--durable goods 214,760 10.05 20,900 2 36

3. Wholesale trade--nondurable goods 200,830 9.98 20,770 3 37

4. Trucking and warehousing 159,720 11.38 23,670 4 15

5. Transportation by air 149,570 11.31 23,520 5 19

1. Metal mining 410 16.05 33,390 63 1

2. Coal mining 960 15.58 32,400 58 2

3. Transportation equipment 20,410 14.94 31,080 22 3

4. Pipelines, except natural gas 360 14.49 30,130 65 4

5. Water transportation 16,110 13.22 27,490 28 5

Employment Hourly mean 

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Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. West Virginia 20,940 $7.26 $15,100 3.044 588

2. Alabama 43,300 8.87 18,450 2.326 603

3. Arkansas 26,230 8.80 18,310 2.312 539

4. South Carolina 41,060 9.11 18,940 2.276 611

5. Tennessee 59,790 9.80 20,370 2.234 609

1. Alaska 4,330 13.16 27,380 1.561 390

2. Delaware 5,770 12.23 25,430 1.413 380

3. Hawaii 5,920 11.78 24,510 1.091 408

4. Michigan 67,700 11.41 23,730 1.477 611

5. Massachusetts 40,860 11.24 23,380 1.239 587

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Yolo, CA PMSA 3,600 $12.21 $25,390 4.613 

2. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 9,640 9.31 19,370 3.862 

3. Hamilton-Middletown, OH PMSA 5,000 9.96 20,720 3.683 

4. Charleston, WV MSA 4,940 7.15 14,870 3.519 

5. Laredo, TX MSA 2,580 7.22 15,010 3.301 

1. Anchorage, AK MSA 1,890 13.51 28,110 1.314 

2. Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, MI MSA 2,180 13.46 27,990 1.001 

3. Wilmington, NC MSA 1,760 12.89 26,810 1.596 

4. Gary, IN PMSA 6,590 12.81 26,640 2.504 

5. Kokomo, IN MSA 610 12.78 26,580 1.007 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

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Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

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MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

Top paying industries for this occupation

State data

State

Manually move freight, stock, or other materials or perform other unskilled general labor. Include 

all unskilled manual laborers not elsewhere classified.

National industry specific data1

Industry

53-7062 Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand



Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2000óContinued

	
	


Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Employment 

rank 2 Wage rank 3

1. Food stores 283,090 $6.90 $14,350 1 51

2. Business services 191,300 7.59 15,780 2 45

3. Food and kindred products 94,140 9.09 18,900 3 25

4. Wholesale trade--nondurable goods 78,620 8.70 18,100 4 29

5. Rubber and misc. plastics products 38,380 9.54 19,840 5 17

1. Federal, State, and local government 1,700 15.96 33,200 33 1

2. Heavy construction, ex. building - 11.79 24,520 - 2

3. Transportation equipment 5,700 10.77 22,410 29 3

4. Stone, clay, and glass products 15,130 10.64 22,120 14 4

5. Tobacco products 260 10.48 21,800 42 5

Employment Hourly mean 

wage

Annual mean 

wage

Percent of State 

employment

Wage rank 

within State 5

1. Tennessee 32,570 $8.16 $16,970 1.217 670

2. New Jersey 42,630 8.23 17,110 1.119 698

3. Indiana 32,730 8.73 18,160 1.116 652

4. Wisconsin 28,790 9.11 18,960 1.043 656

5. North Carolina 39,180 8.13 16,910 1.021 672

1. Delaware 2,210 9.92 20,630 .541 455

2. Wisconsin 28,790 9.11 18,960 1.043 656

3. Oregon 10,800 9.09 18,920 .677 657

4. Nebraska 4,060 9.04 18,810 .456 567

5. Minnesota 13,920 9.02 18,760 .529 673

 Employment Hourly mean 

wage 

 Annual mean 

wage 

Percent of MSA 

employment

1. Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ PMSA 1,990 $10.46 $21,750 3.069 

2. Yuma, AZ MSA 1,120 6.11 12,700 1.966 

3. Jersey City, NJ PMSA 4,860 7.54 15,680 1.947 

4. Chattanooga, TN-GA MSA 4,010 8.25 17,170 1.834 

5. York, PA MSA 3,160 9.16 19,050 1.803 

1. Kokomo, IN MSA 360 13.93 28,960 .594 

2. Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV MSA 370 12.90 26,820 .802 

3. Green Bay, WI MSA 2,500 12.39 25,760 1.684 

4. Lincoln, NE MSA 880 11.67 24,270 .556 

5. Yolo, CA PMSA 740 11.27 23,450 .948 

MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 6

Top paying MSAs for this occupation

States with the highest concentration of workers in 

this occupation 4

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MSA data

 MSA 

Top industries by employment for this occupation

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State

53-7064 Packers and packagers, hand

Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.

National industry specific data1

Industry


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Industry 1987 SIC code Years collected

Agricultural services 07 1992, 1995

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Construction 15-17 1978, 1981, 1984, 1987, 1990, 1993

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Services 70-87, 89 1978, 1981, 1984, 1987, 1990, 1993

Hospitals 806 1980, 1983, 1986, 1989, 1992, 1995

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