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1999 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

SIC 173 - Electrical Work

These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in SIC Industry Group 173 - Electrical Work.

SIC Industry Group 173 - Electrical Work is part of: SIC Major Group 17 - Construction Special Trade Contractors.

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SIC 173 - Electrical Work

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Industry Total top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
00-0000 Industry Total 817,490 100.00% $16.95 $19.21 $39,950 1.5 %
 
Management Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
11-0000 Management Occupations 53,610 6.56% $29.59 $33.40 $69,470 1.4 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 5,200 0.64% $54.24 $51.69 $107,520 0.0 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 17,660 2.16% $31.73 $35.11 $73,040 0.0 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers (5) (5) $48.71 $49.19 $102,310 0.0 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 620 0.08% $38.04 $38.45 $79,980 0.0 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 1,240 0.15% $30.00 $33.20 $69,050 0.0 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 70 0.01% $24.47 $24.30 $50,550 0.0 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 1,780 0.22% $16.75 $18.74 $38,970 0.0 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 220 0.03% $34.36 $32.58 $67,760 0.0 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 4,120 0.50% $26.20 $30.34 $63,100 0.0 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers (3) 870 0.11% $22.31 $24.60 $51,170 2.7 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers (3) (5) (5) $25.86 $31.72 $65,980 2.1 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers (3) 1,310 0.16% $20.97 $22.72 $47,250 2.1 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 270 0.03% $16.28 $23.44 $48,760 0.0 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 16,740 2.05% $27.51 $29.43 $61,220 0.0 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 860 0.11% $31.18 $33.51 $69,700 0.0 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 30 0.00% $58.94 $47.33 $98,440 0.0 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 19,790 2.42% $21.90 $23.92 $49,740 4.0 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (3) 1,940 0.24% $17.78 $19.26 $40,070 1.8 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 60 0.01% $16.88 $21.55 $44,820 0.0 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators (3) 11,530 1.41% $21.68 $23.25 $48,360 1.1 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 370 0.05% $20.62 $20.62 $42,900 0.0 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 80 0.01% $29.95 $28.99 $60,290 0.0 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors (3) 2,990 0.37% $19.76 $21.89 $45,520 4.1 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts (3) 70 0.01% $21.80 $22.91 $47,640 6.3 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 280 0.03% $24.42 $24.12 $50,170 0.0 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 4,350 0.53% $21.40 $21.65 $45,030 3.1 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers (3) 700 0.09% $21.72 $21.62 $44,980 2.7 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications (5) (5) $22.65 $22.34 $46,480 0.0 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software (5) (5) $22.88 $21.90 $45,550 0.0 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 980 0.12% $16.45 $18.28 $38,030 0.0 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 30 0.00% $30.13 $29.94 $62,270 0.0 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators (3) 160 0.02% $22.36 $22.34 $46,480 3.6 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 1,020 0.12% $20.15 $20.77 $43,200 0.0 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 440 0.05% $22.06 $23.43 $48,740 0.0 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 19,440 2.38% $19.56 $20.94 $43,550 4.2 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval (3) (5) (5) $20.36 $22.42 $46,630 7.4 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers (3) 720 0.09% $19.43 $21.43 $44,580 8.2 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 5,080 0.62% $24.92 $25.96 $54,000 0.0 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 190 0.02% $21.91 $22.88 $47,600 0.0 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers (5) (5) $40.25 $43.15 $89,750 0.0 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers (3) 140 0.02% $11.92 $16.92 $35,190 8.6 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 240 0.03% $16.39 $17.51 $36,420 0.0 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 3,690 0.45% $19.29 $19.95 $41,500 0.0 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 6,840 0.84% $14.48 $15.30 $31,820 0.0 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians (5) (5) $19.07 $18.95 $39,420 0.0 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 470 0.06% $22.66 $22.10 $45,970 3.5 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists (3) 290 0.04% $19.75 $18.79 $39,090 5.4 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 1,050 0.13% $9.08 $11.52 $23,950 11.3 %
  33-9032 Security Guards (3) 800 0.10% $5.93 $7.33 $15,250 17.6 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 2,280 0.28% $15.02 $13.86 $28,820 8.2 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 60 0.01% $19.62 $19.64 $40,850 0.0 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (3) 1,430 0.17% $13.90 $12.78 $26,590 12.1 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (3) 30 0.00% $8.46 $9.33 $19,400 7.6 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 120 0.01% $8.23 $9.77 $20,330 0.0 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 11,580 1.42% $18.42 $20.16 $41,930 4.0 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 160 0.02% $19.74 $22.82 $47,460 0.0 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 420 0.05% $29.21 $30.14 $62,680 0.0 %
  41-2011 Cashiers (3) (5) (5) $6.41 $6.43 $13,380 4.0 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons (3) (5) (5) $8.32 $10.25 $21,320 9.5 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (3) 570 0.07% $20.02 $26.71 $55,560 17.0 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (3) 5,870 0.72% $17.85 $20.46 $42,570 3.5 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers (3) 1,050 0.13% $26.82 $29.89 $62,170 4.8 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 920 0.11% $9.73 $10.49 $21,820 0.0 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 65,200 7.98% $11.87 $12.85 $26,730 1.3 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers (3) 5,490 0.67% $15.45 $16.96 $35,270 2.6 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (3) 1,080 0.13% $8.93 $9.67 $20,120 3.5 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors (3) 1,050 0.13% $12.34 $12.65 $26,310 2.1 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators (3) 1,600 0.20% $12.24 $12.82 $26,660 1.9 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (3) 11,940 1.46% $12.16 $12.94 $26,920 1.6 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (3) 2,680 0.33% $12.54 $13.18 $27,420 1.7 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks (3) 610 0.07% $12.95 $13.53 $28,150 3.4 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 210 0.03% $16.70 $17.30 $35,990 0.0 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,840 0.23% $12.04 $12.83 $26,690 0.0 %
  43-4071 File Clerks (3) 490 0.06% $8.78 $10.03 $20,860 7.2 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 470 0.06% $10.99 $12.67 $26,360 0.0 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (3) 500 0.06% $13.08 $13.75 $28,600 2.5 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks (3) 2,060 0.25% $9.06 $9.14 $19,010 4.7 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (3) 260 0.03% $10.33 $10.44 $21,710 2.5 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (3) 2,290 0.28% $9.69 $10.96 $22,790 3.1 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (3) 870 0.11% $13.51 $16.18 $33,650 5.2 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks (3) 1,560 0.19% $10.83 $11.66 $24,260 3.7 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers (3) 1,940 0.24% $10.55 $11.29 $23,490 2.0 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (3) (5) (5) $9.42 $9.94 $20,670 11.9 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 7,310 0.89% $13.17 $13.93 $28,980 0.0 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 9,730 1.19% $9.40 $9.91 $20,600 0.0 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators (3) 100 0.01% $11.07 $11.87 $24,690 3.2 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers (3) 190 0.02% $10.44 $10.13 $21,060 7.7 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 8,990 1.10% $10.64 $11.00 $22,870 0.0 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 533,480 65.26% $17.45 $19.12 $39,760 1.9 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 27,760 3.40% $23.54 $25.21 $52,430 0.0 %
  47-2011 Boilermakers (3) 130 0.02% $14.12 $14.95 $31,090 14.0 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 760 0.09% $13.19 $15.78 $32,820 0.0 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers (5) (5) $13.96 $14.25 $29,630 0.0 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 9,910 1.21% $12.20 $14.20 $29,540 0.0 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (3) 1,250 0.15% $15.76 $17.68 $36,780 3.5 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (5) (5) $17.27 $15.82 $32,890 0.0 %
  47-2111 Electricians 397,020 48.57% $19.66 $20.86 $43,390 0.0 %
  47-2130 Insulation Workers (3) (5) (5) $13.22 $13.30 $27,660 2.6 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 310 0.04% $12.06 $15.19 $31,600 0.0 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (3) 3,510 0.43% $16.86 $17.35 $36,100 3.6 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers (3) 1,590 0.19% $13.07 $14.68 $30,540 6.1 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers (3) 240 0.03% $15.08 $15.18 $31,560 3.7 %
  47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters (3) 440 0.05% $9.85 $10.21 $21,230 4.1 %
  47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 86,500 10.58% $9.78 $10.19 $21,200 0.0 %
  47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (3) 610 0.07% $10.06 $10.74 $22,340 5.7 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors (3) (5) (5) $20.56 $20.94 $43,550 4.9 %
  47-4021 Elevator Installers and Repairers (3) (5) (5) $10.74 $15.52 $32,280 17.7 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 89,920 11.00% $14.17 $15.05 $31,300 2.6 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 4,070 0.50% $20.42 $22.02 $45,800 0.0 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers (5) (5) $20.08 $19.15 $39,830 0.0 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 8,570 1.05% $10.77 $12.01 $24,990 0.0 %
  49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 3,230 0.40% $15.42 $17.59 $36,600 0.0 %
  49-2093 Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment 600 0.07% $12.37 $13.65 $28,390 0.0 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 3,860 0.47% $15.63 $15.88 $33,020 0.0 %
  49-2095 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay (5) (5) $18.91 $18.77 $39,050 0.0 %
  49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 14,300 1.75% $12.61 $14.24 $29,620 0.0 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (3) 960 0.12% $13.16 $14.04 $29,200 6.5 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (3) 720 0.09% $14.91 $15.68 $32,610 4.0 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (3) 70 0.01% $16.28 $17.09 $35,540 2.8 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (3) 1,320 0.16% $13.23 $14.31 $29,760 4.5 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (3) 3,150 0.39% $14.11 $14.75 $30,680 3.9 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery (3) (5) (5) $12.41 $12.97 $26,990 4.5 %
  49-9044 Millwrights (3) 560 0.07% $16.02 $15.41 $32,050 5.4 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (3) 8,900 1.09% $17.76 $19.85 $41,280 4.1 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers (3) 28,110 3.44% $13.20 $14.30 $29,740 1.6 %
  49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (3) 3,830 0.47% $9.15 $10.11 $21,030 4.4 %
 
Production Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
51-0000 Production Occupations 7,210 0.88% $19.87 $19.32 $40,190 13.9 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 700 0.09% $32.50 $30.94 $64,350 0.0 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (5) (5) $9.36 $11.67 $24,280 0.0 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 770 0.09% $9.74 $10.38 $21,590 0.0 %
  51-4041 Machinists (5) (5) $24.25 $23.66 $49,200 0.0 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (3) (5) (5) $14.33 $15.10 $31,400 2.8 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (3) 430 0.05% $16.31 $16.62 $34,570 3.7 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 8,980 1.10% $11.60 $12.91 $26,860 3.4 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 360 0.04% $22.38 $21.42 $44,550 0.0 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 290 0.04% $20.68 $22.13 $46,040 0.0 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 650 0.08% $14.46 $14.62 $30,410 0.0 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 2,790 0.34% $10.64 $11.09 $23,060 0.0 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators (3) (5) (5) $13.05 $14.85 $30,890 6.6 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators (3) 460 0.06% $15.41 $17.00 $35,350 4.5 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (3) 620 0.08% $12.99 $13.54 $28,160 6.5 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (3) (5) (5) $9.65 $9.57 $19,910 5.8 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,970 0.36% $10.25 $11.18 $23,250 0.0 %

About 1999 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Estimates for residual, "All Other", occupations are not available.

(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.

(3) = Wage rates are calculated using three years of data: 1997, 1998, and 1999.

(5) = Estimates not released due to high relative standard error.

The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.



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Industry-Specific occupational employment and wage estimates for other SIC groups:

SIC 17 - Construction Special Trade Contractors

1999 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Other OES estimates and related information:

1999 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (cross-industry estimates)

1999 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (cross-industry estimates)

1999 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (cross-industry estimates)

Technical notes

List of Occupations in SOC Code Number Order

List of Occupations in Alphabetical Order

 

Last modified: October 16, 2001

 

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