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November 2004 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Sector 23 - Construction


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 Sector 23 - Construction.

These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

Sector 23 - Construction consists of:

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SOC Major Groups in Sector 23 - Construction:


Sector 23 - Construction

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All Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 7,037,380 100.00% $16.86 $19.65 $40,870 0.2 %
 
Management Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 356,200 5.06% $37.15 $43.62 $90,720 0.5 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 23,580 0.34% $64.37 $65.75 $136,770 0.8 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 127,540 1.81% $40.58 $47.33 $98,450 0.7 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 80 0.00% $31.21 $33.23 $69,120 5.3 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 3,740 0.05% $37.24 $41.13 $85,560 1.8 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 4,110 0.06% $40.91 $45.32 $94,260 2.0 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 160 0.00% $38.39 $39.65 $82,480 4.0 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 4,590 0.07% $25.96 $29.35 $61,050 1.7 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 790 0.01% $42.03 $44.54 $92,640 2.6 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 15,040 0.21% $34.53 $39.52 $82,200 1.7 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 1,060 0.02% $28.62 $36.67 $76,280 7.1 %
  11-3042 Training and Development Managers 60 0.00% $36.10 $38.24 $79,540 5.7 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 480 0.01% $34.32 $37.94 $78,910 4.1 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 800 0.01% $34.42 $35.33 $73,480 3.7 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 1,980 0.03% $35.46 $37.87 $78,760 2.0 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 410 0.01% $26.91 $30.33 $63,090 4.7 %
  11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers (7) (7) $17.10 $18.97 $39,450 5.0 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 153,950 2.19% $33.90 $38.72 $80,530 0.9 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 6,010 0.09% $42.51 $44.60 $92,770 1.7 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 70 0.00% $23.41 $25.62 $53,290 4.1 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 7,240 0.10% $30.24 $36.18 $75,250 2.8 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 40 0.00% $29.12 $28.29 $58,850 4.8 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 4,270 0.06% $36.32 $37.90 $78,830 1.8 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 187,590 2.67% $25.29 $27.58 $57,360 0.7 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 70 0.00% $18.68 $19.41 $40,380 6.4 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 470 0.01% $23.67 $24.20 $50,340 3.2 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 10,520 0.15% $22.23 $23.99 $49,900 1.1 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 520 0.01% $22.27 $23.64 $49,160 3.5 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 119,580 1.70% $25.33 $27.34 $56,880 0.6 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 940 0.01% $22.47 $24.46 $50,880 2.3 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 830 0.01% $23.27 $25.02 $52,030 2.0 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 470 0.01% $25.15 $26.93 $56,010 2.3 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 1,090 0.02% $22.79 $23.64 $49,180 2.2 %
  13-1081 Logisticians 520 0.01% $28.97 $31.61 $65,750 3.4 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 1,690 0.02% $26.70 $29.68 $61,730 2.9 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners (7) (7) $22.97 $38.61 $80,310 15.6 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 12,930 0.18% $26.12 $30.38 $63,190 6.4 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 34,750 0.49% $25.93 $28.38 $59,030 1.1 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 170 0.00% $31.62 $33.71 $70,110 13.1 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 410 0.01% $29.13 $31.80 $66,140 5.7 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 260 0.00% $20.61 $22.91 $47,650 4.2 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 630 0.01% $28.98 $29.70 $61,780 4.5 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 70 0.00% $44.46 $40.81 $84,880 17.9 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 250 0.00% $14.30 $16.92 $35,190 8.2 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 670 0.01% $25.72 $35.10 $73,000 8.9 %
  13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 620 0.01% $30.07 $34.26 $71,270 7.0 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 8,840 0.13% $26.18 $27.57 $57,350 1.2 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 1,140 0.02% $30.32 $30.87 $64,210 2.8 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 560 0.01% $31.38 $32.08 $66,730 2.8 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 280 0.00% $29.38 $30.99 $64,450 2.3 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 1,950 0.03% $20.42 $21.39 $44,480 1.6 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 1,240 0.02% $29.72 $31.00 $64,470 2.0 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 330 0.00% $26.25 $28.24 $58,730 2.8 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 1,950 0.03% $27.53 $28.60 $59,480 1.5 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 820 0.01% $27.50 $28.22 $58,700 2.0 %
  15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 450 0.01% $19.93 $21.90 $45,560 2.8 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 120 0.00% $28.20 $30.65 $63,750 4.6 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 70,370 1.00% $26.61 $28.59 $59,480 1.0 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 4,910 0.07% $30.17 $32.30 $67,190 2.5 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 650 0.01% $24.49 $27.03 $56,220 3.2 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 3,940 0.06% $21.03 $22.07 $45,900 1.5 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 40 0.00% $37.14 $36.24 $75,380 5.6 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 20,770 0.30% $30.61 $32.74 $68,100 1.1 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 140 0.00% $24.29 $26.77 $55,680 7.4 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 3,670 0.05% $33.42 $36.08 $75,050 4.1 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 1,050 0.01% $31.65 $32.44 $67,480 3.0 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 260 0.00% $29.43 $29.81 $62,000 2.2 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 4,020 0.06% $27.27 $28.53 $59,340 0.9 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 1,230 0.02% $29.90 $31.54 $65,590 2.6 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 50 0.00% $34.00 $35.07 $72,950 7.9 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 3,830 0.05% $31.98 $33.10 $68,850 1.6 %
  17-2171 Petroleum Engineers (7) (7) $43.69 $41.94 $87,230 7.6 %
  17-2199 Engineers, All Other 3,120 0.04% $36.61 $37.29 $77,570 3.6 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 8,430 0.12% $20.57 $21.94 $45,640 1.7 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 4,440 0.06% $20.61 $21.79 $45,320 1.8 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 2,120 0.03% $20.74 $21.44 $44,600 2.6 %
  17-3019 Drafters, All Other 1,570 0.02% $20.26 $22.38 $46,560 4.5 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 1,870 0.03% $20.23 $21.04 $43,760 1.6 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 1,670 0.02% $19.54 $20.37 $42,360 3.8 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 150 0.00% $21.84 $23.22 $48,290 8.0 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 180 0.00% $17.87 $19.88 $41,360 7.9 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 160 0.00% $17.43 $18.83 $39,170 4.2 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 800 0.01% $21.70 $23.12 $48,090 2.9 %
  17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 430 0.01% $26.04 $25.22 $52,470 3.4 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 750 0.01% $14.65 $15.38 $31,980 1.9 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 2,840 0.04% $24.85 $28.09 $58,430 2.1 %
  19-2031 Chemists 120 0.00% $22.54 $26.50 $55,120 7.7 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 140 0.00% $29.92 $30.66 $63,770 3.6 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 60 0.00% $29.26 $32.90 $68,430 6.8 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 60 0.00% $31.52 $31.23 $64,950 7.5 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 2,100 0.03% $25.36 $28.71 $59,710 2.7 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 50 0.00% $32.32 $39.84 $82,880 12.0 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians (7) (7) $15.60 $15.88 $33,040 3.8 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 100 0.00% $15.27 $15.66 $32,580 4.1 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations (7) (7) $18.37 $17.70 $36,810 3.3 %
  21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (7) (7) $19.07 $18.76 $39,030 3.5 %
 
Legal Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 1,180 0.02% $38.32 $44.33 $92,200 3.8 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 720 0.01% $58.43 $58.22 $121,090 2.8 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 270 0.00% $23.47 $23.65 $49,200 2.7 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 160 0.00% $19.35 $20.47 $42,580 5.7 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 50 0.00% $22.01 $23.53 $48,950 7.6 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 6,820 0.10% $20.35 $22.84 $47,500 2.6 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 870 0.01% $20.90 $23.24 $48,350 11.1 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 390 0.01% $19.00 $20.57 $42,780 3.7 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 2,810 0.04% $19.72 $22.52 $46,850 4.4 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers (7) (7) $14.66 $13.69 $28,480 9.1 %
  27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers 40 0.00% $30.95 $29.46 $61,270 13.1 %
  27-1029 Designers, All Other 580 0.01% $16.97 $20.05 $41,700 5.4 %
  27-2021 Athletes and Sports Competitors 30 0.00% (4) (4) $30,570 20.4 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 60 0.00% (4) (4) $33,880 5.0 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 920 0.01% $27.01 $26.56 $55,240 4.1 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 460 0.01% $28.17 $27.56 $57,330 3.1 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 230 0.00% $18.61 $19.94 $41,480 9.7 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 1,690 0.02% $22.61 $23.44 $48,750 1.5 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (7) (7) $14.50 $16.25 $33,800 8.4 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 1,120 0.02% $24.32 $25.21 $52,440 1.1 %
  29-9012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 360 0.01% $20.35 $21.26 $44,220 2.9 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 150 0.00% $9.24 $9.72 $20,220 10.6 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 5,640 0.08% $10.67 $12.49 $25,980 2.7 %
  33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 30 0.00% $22.62 $21.27 $44,230 6.6 %
  33-2021 Fire Inspectors and Investigators 50 0.00% $16.24 $17.59 $36,590 8.3 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 2,080 0.03% $9.10 $10.00 $20,790 3.5 %
  33-9091 Crossing Guards 3,140 0.04% $12.50 $14.03 $29,180 3.4 %
  33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers (7) (7) $8.26 $8.42 $17,500 3.4 %
  33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 140 0.00% $13.88 $16.27 $33,840 11.6 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 2,200 0.03% $7.21 $8.43 $17,540 3.0 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 60 0.00% $18.08 $21.83 $45,410 6.0 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 60 0.00% $14.29 $15.28 $31,780 3.7 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (7) (7) $10.73 $13.57 $28,230 6.5 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 210 0.00% $9.31 $10.14 $21,080 3.6 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 40 0.00% $10.36 $10.30 $21,430 4.9 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 70 0.00% $6.77 $7.90 $16,440 6.1 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 60 0.00% $7.73 $8.52 $17,730 4.2 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 330 0.00% $6.28 $6.56 $13,650 6.7 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 110 0.00% $6.78 $7.01 $14,590 2.8 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 750 0.01% $6.73 $7.19 $14,960 2.9 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 30 0.00% $6.91 $7.53 $15,670 7.2 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 110 0.00% $7.36 $7.60 $15,810 4.6 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 190 0.00% $7.62 $7.69 $16,000 3.3 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 50 0.00% $8.47 $9.01 $18,730 4.3 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 46,190 0.66% $10.26 $11.19 $23,270 1.1 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 690 0.01% $16.28 $16.93 $35,220 2.3 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 1,910 0.03% $18.13 $19.31 $40,170 2.7 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 21,160 0.30% $9.68 $10.22 $21,250 1.2 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,650 0.02% $8.42 $8.69 $18,070 2.2 %
  37-2019 Building Cleaning Workers, All Other 340 0.00% $13.02 $13.32 $27,710 4.1 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 18,780 0.27% $10.67 $11.56 $24,050 1.9 %
  37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (7) (7) $6.62 $8.66 $18,020 13.5 %
  37-3013 Tree Trimmers and Pruners 610 0.01% $11.12 $11.73 $24,400 4.8 %
  37-3019 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other (7) (7) $9.75 $9.91 $20,620 3.2 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 1,750 0.02% $9.57 $9.79 $20,360 2.0 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 70 0.00% $15.01 $15.64 $32,530 4.9 %
  39-2011 Animal Trainers (7) (7) $13.07 $12.91 $26,840 4.3 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 80 0.00% $8.59 $8.73 $18,160 9.5 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 800 0.01% $8.14 $8.42 $17,510 3.1 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 30 0.00% $9.97 $9.88 $20,550 6.3 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 300 0.00% $8.67 $9.72 $20,220 4.6 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 138,850 1.97% $21.37 $25.39 $52,820 1.4 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,130 0.02% $18.15 $24.08 $50,100 12.9 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 3,800 0.05% $32.19 $36.01 $74,900 2.0 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 780 0.01% $7.92 $8.43 $17,540 4.0 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 1,270 0.02% $11.21 $11.86 $24,680 3.1 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 370 0.01% $14.09 $15.25 $31,720 7.6 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 10,660 0.15% $12.98 $15.91 $33,100 4.4 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 90 0.00% $17.49 $20.69 $43,030 9.5 %
  41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 24,810 0.35% $23.13 $25.78 $53,630 1.6 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 2,960 0.04% $26.54 $32.79 $68,200 9.7 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 57,840 0.82% $23.19 $26.80 $55,740 2.1 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 1,530 0.02% $9.99 $11.78 $24,510 4.5 %
  41-9021 Real Estate Brokers 2,180 0.03% $28.91 $36.63 $76,190 5.7 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 15,570 0.22% $24.64 $32.30 $67,190 3.1 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers 1,300 0.02% $31.41 $36.59 $76,100 5.1 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 7,680 0.11% $9.29 $10.85 $22,560 3.8 %
  41-9091 Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers 1,220 0.02% $10.26 $11.68 $24,290 5.3 %
  41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 5,630 0.08% $18.59 $23.00 $47,850 8.5 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 667,810 9.49% $13.36 $14.32 $29,780 0.3 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 41,140 0.58% $20.30 $21.61 $44,940 0.7 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 1,560 0.02% $11.32 $11.88 $24,700 1.8 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 1,560 0.02% $15.50 $16.65 $34,630 4.0 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 7,980 0.11% $14.47 $14.97 $31,130 0.9 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 144,370 2.05% $14.92 $15.42 $32,080 0.6 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 24,730 0.35% $14.71 $15.35 $31,920 1.2 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 1,700 0.02% $15.59 $16.54 $34,400 1.7 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 160 0.00% $15.11 $15.67 $32,590 2.5 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 16,340 0.23% $14.52 $15.20 $31,610 1.7 %
  43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs (7) (7) $12.23 $12.52 $26,040 6.5 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 2,820 0.04% $9.73 $10.38 $21,600 1.9 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 300 0.00% $9.64 $9.64 $20,050 3.5 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 740 0.01% $18.39 $17.90 $37,230 2.1 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 1,710 0.02% $13.05 $14.08 $29,280 2.9 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 2,450 0.03% $15.43 $16.27 $33,830 1.2 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 38,810 0.55% $11.12 $11.47 $23,850 0.5 %
  43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 60 0.00% $10.51 $11.22 $23,340 8.1 %
  43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 720 0.01% $12.86 $14.06 $29,250 6.3 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 1,040 0.01% $9.89 $10.39 $21,610 2.2 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 10,940 0.16% $14.67 $16.02 $33,320 1.2 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 270 0.00% $14.12 $15.37 $31,970 2.8 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 4,890 0.07% $17.15 $17.81 $37,040 1.3 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 2,060 0.03% $13.01 $14.30 $29,740 2.5 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 5,620 0.08% $12.07 $12.62 $26,250 1.9 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 260 0.00% $12.42 $13.60 $28,280 4.1 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 71,280 1.01% $17.16 $17.93 $37,300 0.8 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 113,950 1.62% $11.69 $12.24 $25,460 0.7 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 440 0.01% $14.96 $16.08 $33,440 4.3 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 1,140 0.02% $11.51 $12.25 $25,470 3.2 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists (7) (7) $6.78 $9.06 $18,840 12.8 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 140 0.00% $12.58 $12.64 $26,290 2.2 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 166,140 2.36% $10.79 $11.69 $24,320 0.8 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 100 0.00% $23.81 $22.39 $46,570 7.0 %
  43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 1,590 0.02% $14.92 $17.80 $37,030 13.8 %
 
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Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 800 0.01% $10.34 $12.73 $26,480 7.2 %
  45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 70