Mean hourly earnings by occupation and collective bargaining status, July 2002 Union Nonunion Professional specialty and technical $32.23 $25.92 Executive, administrative, and managerial 26.73 31.48 Sales 12.78 14.58 Administrative support, including clerical 15.84 13.03 Precision production, craft, and repair 23.05 16.33 Machine operators, assemblers, and inspectors 16.54 11.69 Handlers, equipment cleaners, helpers, and laborers 14.42 10.00 Service 16.22 8.98