May 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Des Moines, IA MSA


For metropolitan area definitions used by the OES survey, see the MSA definitions page.

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in the Des Moines, IA MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Iowa. These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

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SOC Major Groups in the Des Moines, IA MSA:

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All Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 289,960 $14.30 $17.60 $36,610 1.5 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 15,170 $34.93 $38.83 $80,760 3.0 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 820 (5) $75.78 $157,610 2.1 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 3,230 $38.89 $42.58 $88,560 1.9 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 140 $30.05 $33.26 $69,190 7.0 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 580 $39.09 $41.87 $87,080 2.3 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 740 $40.32 $44.52 $92,590 4.6 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 170 $27.96 $31.21 $64,920 3.5 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 1,020 $31.34 $32.22 $67,030 4.3 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 960 $41.85 $42.33 $88,050 2.2 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 2,060 $41.30 $46.00 $95,670 3.6 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 120 $30.45 $33.07 $68,780 3.7 %
  11-3042 Training and Development Managers 130 $30.42 $34.60 $71,960 9.3 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 160 $33.89 $36.29 $75,470 3.0 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 170 $28.18 $29.48 $61,320 2.8 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 130 $32.93 $34.17 $71,080 3.3 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 190 $30.46 $34.88 $72,550 7.3 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 260 $33.24 $34.91 $72,620 5.8 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 120 $16.20 $18.39 $38,250 9.0 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 290 (4) (4) $74,670 2.2 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 320 $26.89 $32.40 $67,400 4.4 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 210 $39.60 $39.30 $81,740 2.0 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 240 $21.92 $21.62 $44,960 2.6 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 60 $12.11 $13.57 $28,230 8.5 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 780 $28.08 $29.63 $61,630 2.6 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 50 $24.76 $24.94 $51,880 1.5 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 230 $16.19 $22.77 $47,350 11.4 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 420 $18.66 $20.64 $42,930 3.9 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 700 $33.69 $35.34 $73,510 3.9 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 20,190 $21.44 $23.79 $49,470 1.5 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 200 $19.94 $20.54 $42,720 1.9 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 270 $17.59 $19.66 $40,880 5.0 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 430 $20.05 $21.29 $44,270 2.2 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 1,410 $17.37 $18.59 $38,660 4.8 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 600 $21.32 $23.34 $48,540 2.7 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 350 $21.89 $24.99 $51,990 7.2 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 500 $19.79 $20.64 $42,920 2.8 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 260 $20.74 $21.84 $45,440 2.2 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 630 $20.11 $20.36 $42,350 2.5 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 370 $21.34 $23.23 $48,320 4.8 %
  13-1081 Logisticians 90 $23.58 $24.82 $51,630 13.6 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 1,480 $25.68 $27.86 $57,950 4.3 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 50 $19.65 $19.71 $41,010 5.9 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 4,980 $22.14 $24.18 $50,290 2.6 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 3,080 $22.87 $25.61 $53,270 3.6 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 40 $26.60 $26.14 $54,380 3.6 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 290 $22.12 $22.65 $47,120 3.1 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 1,240 $22.67 $26.78 $55,690 4.9 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 370 $23.26 $31.53 $65,570 16.0 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 1,220 $22.23 $23.03 $47,910 3.2 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 260 $25.37 $27.71 $57,640 7.8 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 890 $18.61 $22.44 $46,670 3.7 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 70 $15.80 $16.94 $35,220 8.5 %
  13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 390 $16.60 $17.97 $37,370 3.4 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 9,740 $26.70 $27.46 $57,120 1.0 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 1,500 $27.53 $27.96 $58,150 1.8 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 750 $30.79 $31.88 $66,320 2.3 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 450 $27.66 $31.00 $64,490 3.3 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 1,400 $18.85 $19.25 $40,030 2.6 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 2,920 $28.89 $29.35 $61,050 1.5 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 260 $31.94 $30.83 $64,120 2.8 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 860 $27.71 $27.83 $57,900 3.1 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 480 $24.87 $25.83 $53,720 2.5 %
  15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 340 $19.44 $21.78 $45,300 5.7 %
  15-2011 Actuaries 280 $34.05 $36.11 $75,120 3.5 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 420 $24.50 $26.06 $54,210 4.7 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 60 $24.79 $27.28 $56,740 3.6 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 2,940 $25.19 $26.05 $54,190 1.8 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 310 $26.10 $28.64 $59,560 12.1 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 140 $18.47 $19.79 $41,170 6.1 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 340 $28.90 $30.26 $62,950 2.8 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 140 $30.10 $29.81 $62,000 4.0 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 50 $29.13 $28.96 $60,230 3.6 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 270 $30.38 $29.45 $61,250 2.4 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers (7) $26.26 $27.50 $57,210 7.1 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 340 $29.96 $29.93 $62,250 2.8 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 190 $19.44 $19.40 $40,340 3.0 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 30 $19.74 $19.52 $40,590 4.9 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 80 $18.32 $18.85 $39,210 4.2 %
  17-3019 Drafters, All Other 50 $20.31 $20.07 $41,750 3.8 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 160 $18.54 $18.75 $38,990 5.8 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 170 $23.65 $22.74 $47,290 3.5 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians (7) $16.97 $16.09 $33,470 2.2 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 40 $19.80 $20.03 $41,670 3.2 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians (7) $15.73 $16.16 $33,610 7.4 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 2,340 $24.26 $26.34 $54,780 2.9 %
  19-1012 Food Scientists and Technologists 50 $17.14 $21.40 $44,520 9.0 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 40 $25.71 $26.26 $54,610 9.3 %
  19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 30 $29.41 $29.56 $61,480 8.0 %
  19-2031 Chemists 60 $24.53 $24.62 $51,200 3.6 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 40 $30.61 $31.13 $64,750 4.3 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 750 $24.11 $26.08 $54,240 4.5 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 150 $26.47 $32.03 $66,620 10.0 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 50 $21.77 $22.48 $46,770 2.1 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 150 $14.87 $17.58 $36,570 3.4 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 40 $17.35 $17.62 $36,650 1.9 %
  19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 50 $14.99 $17.85 $37,130 3.4 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 3,530 $15.49 $16.35 $34,020 3.7 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 290 $21.02 $20.80 $43,270 2.9 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists (7) $16.12 $16.42 $34,150 3.8 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 180 $16.63 $16.99 $35,340 3.5 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 430 $10.69 $12.10 $25,170 5.9 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 530 $18.81 $18.87 $39,240 3.3 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 130 $18.69 $19.11 $39,740 2.7 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 150 $16.43 $17.98 $37,400 3.6 %
  21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 410 $17.28 $17.10 $35,570 10.8 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 560 $10.32 $11.03 $22,940 3.4 %
  21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 390 $14.76 $17.17 $35,720 11.6 %
  21-2011 Clergy 80 $20.88 $23.10 $48,050 4.4 %
  21-2099 Religious Workers, All Other 30 $20.60 $22.07 $45,900 4.0 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 2,580 $27.00 $34.16 $71,050 6.8 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 1,330 $39.75 $46.20 $96,100 6.6 %
  23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 30 $24.06 $25.63 $53,320 7.2 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 460 $20.16 $20.21 $42,030 1.9 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 130 $15.22 $15.18 $31,580 10.0 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 100 $13.93 $16.26 $33,830 5.6 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 14,320 $15.83 $17.02 $35,400 5.3 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 140 (4) (4) $46,780 9.6 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $40,700 7.6 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $50,440 1.5 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $61,600 4.3 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $45,530 1.4 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $70,810 4.3 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $43,070 5.5 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $45,550 1.5 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $40,800 5.6 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $41,410 2.0 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 110 $24.45 $22.73 $47,290 9.6 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 990 $8.89 $10.11 $21,030 4.7 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 260 (4) (4) $40,970 8.0 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 2,260 (4) (4) $36,960 8.0 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 870 (4) (4) $36,910 5.9 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,880 (4) (4) $37,770 4.0 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 160 (4) (4) $40,550 5.3 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 490 (4) (4) $40,660 7.4 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 200 (4) (4) $40,070 4.2 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 330 (4) (4) $40,390 3.0 %
  25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 1,050 (4) (4) $28,910 11.1 %
  25-4021 Librarians 230 $21.20 $22.36 $46,510 2.5 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 320 $11.44 $11.34 $23,590 6.9 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,880 (4) (4) $16,510 4.2 %
  25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 380 $10.25 $11.29 $23,480 8.6 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 4,620 $16.38 $17.77 $36,950 4.0 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 70 $20.80 $23.15 $48,160 6.2 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 50 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 40 $19.91 $21.05 $43,780 8.9 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers (7) $19.66 $18.36 $38,200 14.3 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 140 $11.01 $12.12 $25,220 3.4 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 430 $18.24 $19.37 $40,290 2.1 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 190 $16.22 $16.80 $34,940 5.2 %
  27-1029 Designers, All Other 100 $12.21 $12.43 $25,850 3.1 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 110 $21.13 $20.69 $43,030 9.8 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 340 (4) (4) $21,920 10.0 %
  27-2032 Choreographers (7) $14.16 $15.56 $32,370 6.8 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 90 $7.59 $8.74 (6) 12.2 %
  27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 110 $12.49 $15.83 $32,930 9.8 %
  27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 230 $18.91 $20.77 $43,200 2.8 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 430 $17.79 $18.98 $39,490 3.6 %
  27-3041 Editors 830 $21.00 $23.15 $48,150 4.6 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 60 $21.86 $21.87 $45,490 2.6 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 140 $18.01 $20.00 $41,600 5.8 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 80 $14.74 $14.79 $30,760 4.0 %
  27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 80 $13.92 $14.26 $29,650 2.6 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 70 $16.52 $15.84 $32,950 19.6 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 80 $9.52 $11.58 $24,090 9.3 %
  27-4021 Photographers 190 $15.34 $15.08 $31,360 8.4 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 13,130 $22.30 $27.34 $56,870 5.0 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors (7) $25.09 $24.36 $50,670 5.3 %
  29-1021 Dentists, General (7) (5) $94.03 $195,570 12.2 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 80 $20.25 $19.74 $41,050 5.9 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 480 $39.26 $40.12 $83,450 7.2 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 240 (5) $82.07 $170,700 5.0 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 140 (5) $82.93 $172,500 12.3 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 160 $60.04 $61.86 $128,670 8.3 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 90 $36.57 $35.29 $73,410 3.2 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 6,040 $22.99 $23.27 $48,400 1.8 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 130 $23.22 $24.36 $50,670 4.1 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 190 $27.77 $27.37 $56,930 1.6 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 50 $12.93 $13.37 $27,810 4.0 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 200 $20.40 $20.70 $43,060 1.5 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 100 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 220 $15.58 $15.65 $32,560 1.7 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 460 $29.06 $28.64 $59,570 2.0 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 120 $23.93 $23.65 $49,180 2.2 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 40 $27.96 $27.92 $58,070 1.6 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 370 $19.76 $19.83 $41,250 1.5 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 260 $13.86 $15.76 $32,790 8.3 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 570 $10.81 $11.00 $22,880 3.0 %
  29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 40 $14.92 $15.19 $31,600 2.7 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 120 $18.05 $17.77 $36,970 2.2 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (7) $12.99 $13.13 $27,320 2.7 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 710 $16.73 $16.69 $34,710 2.8 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 310 $12.66 $13.12 $27,290 2.2 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 120 $12.82 $12.67 $26,350 4.9 %
  29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 120 $14.42 $14.97 $31,130 2.9 %
  29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 230 $13.85 $17.30 $35,990 6.6 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 5,810 $11.05 $11.66 $24,250 2.3 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 1,100 $9.91 $9.95 $20,700 1.6 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 2,750 $11.06 $11.37 $23,650 1.7 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants (7) $16.86 $17.60 $36,600 4.5 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 360 $16.37 $15.97 $33,220 13.6 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 380 $13.51 $13.65 $28,390 3.2 %
  31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 40 $12.62 $13.39 $27,860 2.5 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 360 $13.87 $14.16 $29,460 4.3 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 200 $8.19 $8.91 $18,540 11.0 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 5,600 $14.91 $16.50 $34,320 6.7 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 110 $32.60 $33.58 $69,850 2.8 %
  33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 60 $16.89 $21.33 $44,370 7.8 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters (7) $20.85 $21.39 $44,490 4.5 %
  33-2021 Fire Inspectors and Investigators 30 $24.34 $24.33 $50,620 5.1 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 170 $25.11 $25.97 $54,020 5.2 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 1,310 $24.18 $23.63 $49,150 3.7 %
  33-9011 Animal Control Workers (7) $16.76 $17.55 $36,510 3.4 %
  33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators 80 $14.68 $17.28 $35,950 7.7 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 2,170 $9.39 $11.18 $23,250 4.9 %
  33-9091 Crossing Guards 130 $10.40 $10.62 $22,100 4.7 %
  33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 470 $7.86 $7.75 $16,110 2.5 %
  33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 130 $12.21 $13.40 $27,870 3.1 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 21,050 $7.57 $8.23 $17,120 1.8 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 260 $13.58 $15.64 $32,530 6.9 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 1,280 $13.19 $13.87 $28,860 3.4 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 840 $7.37 $7.34 $15,270 3.5 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 790 $10.02 $10.03 $20,870 1.6 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 2,000 $9.67 $9.71 $20,200 2.9 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 270 $9.33 $9.23 $19,190 4.0 %
  35-2019 Cooks, All Other (7) $11.08 $10.86 $22,590 5.5 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 840 $8.34 $8.55 $17,790 2.6 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 1,240 $6.90 $7.28 $15,140 4.5 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 5,210 $6.54 $6.86 $14,280 3.3 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 840 $7.61 $7.62