May 2010 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

NAICS 541900 - Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in NAICS 541900 - Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.

Additional information, including the hourly and annual 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, percent of establishments reporting the occupation, and the employment percent relative standard error, is available in the downloadable XLS files.

NAICS Industry 541900 - Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services is part of: NAICS 541000 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.

NAICS 541900 - Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services consists of:

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NAICS 541900 - Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

All Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 579,140 100.00% $14.38 $20.92 $43,510 0.9 %
 
Management Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 21,820 3.77% $51.27 $59.71 $124,200 1.7 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 1,390 0.24% (5) $88.98 $185,070 3.6 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 10,080 1.74% $51.58 $60.62 $126,090 2.1 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 60 0.01% $45.12 $49.40 $102,750 11.5 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 2,000 0.35% $53.02 $59.73 $124,240 3.0 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 1,100 0.19% $51.98 $59.30 $123,350 4.0 %
11-2031 Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 150 0.03% $34.53 $42.51 $88,420 9.5 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 1,180 0.20% $31.49 $37.10 $77,170 3.5 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 1,010 0.17% $52.68 $57.86 $120,360 2.4 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 1,010 0.17% $53.60 $61.06 $127,010 3.2 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 60 0.01% $49.35 $51.31 $106,730 8.0 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 80 0.01% $54.05 $64.47 $134,090 23.9 %
11-3111 Compensation and Benefits Managers 40 0.01% $48.15 $52.61 $109,440 6.4 %
11-3121 Human Resources Managers 200 0.03% $45.68 $47.80 $99,430 8.4 %
11-3131 Training and Development Managers 50 0.01% $55.53 $62.41 $129,820 11.0 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 50 0.01% (8) (8) (8) (8)
11-9041 Architectural and Engineering Managers 80 0.01% $56.27 $59.93 $124,660 7.7 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 190 0.03% $34.94 $45.92 $95,500 18.2 %
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 310 0.05% $60.63 $68.75 $143,010 6.9 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 2,710 0.47% $47.16 $54.17 $112,670 8.3 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 37,580 6.49% $27.40 $32.21 $67,000 1.5 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 240 0.04% $28.56 $29.82 $62,030 5.5 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 310 0.05% $24.97 $26.16 $54,420 5.8 %
13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 160 0.03% $25.91 $34.68 $72,120 25.7 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers 1,100 0.19% $22.34 $26.89 $55,940 5.7 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 300 0.05% $22.86 $25.13 $52,260 11.7 %
13-1078 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other* 1,460 0.25% $23.43 $24.40 $50,740 3.8 %
13-1081 Logisticians 270 0.05% $31.77 $31.80 $66,140 5.8 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 3,620 0.63% $41.98 $49.62 $103,220 4.8 %
13-1121 Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners* 190 0.03% $22.89 $24.29 $50,530 6.2 %
13-1141 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 230 0.04% $26.71 $28.74 $59,780 3.2 %
13-1151 Training and Development Specialists 1,150 0.20% $25.74 $26.74 $55,620 3.6 %
13-1161 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists* 13,840 2.39% $28.05 $31.61 $65,750 2.1 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other* 6,310 1.09% $27.63 $32.56 $67,730 3.2 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 2,550 0.44% $30.29 $33.31 $69,290 2.4 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 890 0.15% $26.36 $28.40 $59,060 5.8 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 90 0.02% $31.09 $33.33 $69,330 6.3 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts (8) (8) $17.85 $22.35 $46,490 15.3 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 1,060 0.18% $34.32 $37.83 $78,690 6.2 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 1,070 0.18% $21.88 $33.43 $69,530 16.7 %
13-2071 Credit Counselors 2,050 0.35% $17.79 $18.18 $37,820 2.2 %
13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 460 0.08% $21.55 $26.14 $54,370 10.7 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 12,920 2.23% $34.19 $35.96 $74,790 2.4 %
15-1121 Computer Systems Analysts 1,050 0.18% $34.04 $37.06 $77,090 2.6 %
15-1131 Computer Programmers 3,010 0.52% $32.95 $34.35 $71,460 2.3 %
15-1132 Software Developers, Applications 1,350 0.23% $40.34 $42.13 $87,630 2.5 %
15-1133 Software Developers, Systems Software 940 0.16% $46.84 $49.10 $102,130 4.8 %
15-1141 Database Administrators 810 0.14% $30.13 $32.16 $66,900 3.6 %
15-1142 Network and Computer Systems Administrators* 1,980 0.34% $37.60 $39.30 $81,740 6.6 %
15-1150 Computer Support Specialists 1,770 0.31% $22.42 $24.10 $50,130 2.6 %
15-1179 Information Security Analysts, Web Developers, and Computer Network Architects 720 0.12% $36.46 $38.08 $79,210 4.8 %
15-1799 Computer Occupations, All Other* 510 0.09% $30.42 $32.95 $68,530 5.4 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 360 0.06% $36.11 $36.63 $76,190 4.2 %
15-2041 Statisticians 380 0.07% $34.00 $35.92 $74,710 3.2 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 3,310 0.57% $29.45 $32.54 $67,680 4.4 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval (8) (8) $31.99 $31.55 $65,620 9.9 %
17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 30 0.01% (8) (8) (8) (8)
17-1022 Surveyors 180 0.03% $27.77 $26.86 $55,860 6.4 %
17-2011 Aerospace Engineers 90 0.02% (8) (8) (8) (8)
17-2051 Civil Engineers 170 0.03% $44.07 $44.72 $93,010 4.9 %
17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 30 0.01% $45.44 $47.25 $98,270 8.0 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 180 0.03% $38.77 $43.97 $91,450 5.4 %
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 140 0.02% (8) (8) (8) (8)
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 90 0.02% $31.87 $32.61 $67,830 4.0 %
17-2121 Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 340 0.06% $32.91 $35.19 $73,200 8.7 %
17-2131 Materials Engineers 70 0.01% $32.90 $36.16 $75,210 3.5 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 210 0.04% $39.06 $42.56 $88,530 4.8 %
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 290 0.05% $32.09 $34.97 $72,730 6.8 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 70 0.01% $22.25 $22.56 $46,920 3.5 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 40 0.01% $25.40 $24.68 $51,330 3.9 %
17-3021 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 180 0.03% $19.63 $23.20 $48,250 25.9 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 150 0.03% $23.94 $23.73 $49,370 3.7 %
17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians (8) (8) $28.05 $29.57 $61,510 9.2 %
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians (8) (8) $32.41 $30.65 $63,740 8.7 %
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 150 0.03% $20.32 $24.72 $51,410 12.3 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 550 0.09% $16.99 $17.70 $36,810 2.8 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 12,830 2.22% $18.84 $23.07 $47,970 3.3 %
19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (8) (8) $53.05 $48.90 $101,710 11.4 %
19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 1,400 0.24% $27.82 $32.12 $66,810 5.7 %
19-2031 Chemists 130 0.02% $28.85 $32.47 $67,540 10.6 %
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 120 0.02% $29.89 $31.42 $65,350 5.9 %
19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (8) (8) $34.96 $38.45 $79,980 7.6 %
19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other 110 0.02% $41.96 $46.45 $96,610 14.6 %
19-3011 Economists 100 0.02% $36.69 $45.33 $94,280 15.1 %
19-3022 Survey Researchers 7,870 1.36% $13.90 $17.75 $36,930 2.7 %
19-3094 Political Scientists 100 0.02% (8) (8) (8) (8)
19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 480 0.08% $31.19 $45.11 $93,830 20.3 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians (8) (8) $19.92 $19.78 $41,140 5.0 %
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 110 0.02% $18.17 $21.21 $44,110 7.8 %
19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians (8) (8) $21.13 $22.11 $45,990 7.1 %
19-4061 Social Science Research Assistants 450 0.08% (8) (8) (8) (8)
19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 1,240 0.21% $20.11 $20.85 $43,370 2.8 %
 
Community and Social Service Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Service Occupations 270 0.05% $20.11 $21.21 $44,120 8.0 %
21-1019 Counselors, All Other 30 0.01% $17.77 $19.95 $41,500 8.3 %
21-1798 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other* 90 0.02% $16.06 $17.36 $36,110 5.1 %
 
Legal Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 2,110 0.36% $26.05 $35.40 $73,630 10.0 %
23-1011 Lawyers 270 0.05% $47.97 $53.97 $112,260 7.0 %
23-1012 Judicial Law Clerks 100 0.02% $19.53 $20.60 $42,850 8.0 %
23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 1,330 0.23% $24.74 $35.52 $73,890 15.6 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants* 120 0.02% $25.40 $30.99 $64,450 13.2 %
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 50 0.01% $19.53 $23.81 $49,510 18.6 %
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 240 0.04% $21.35 $24.38 $50,700 7.6 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 370 0.06% $20.65 $26.96 $56,080 9.6 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 80 0.01% $18.02 $22.86 $47,550 8.2 %
25-3999 Teachers and Instructors, All Other* 30 0.01% (4) (4) $37,670 10.6 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators (8) (8) $34.28 $36.40 $75,710 17.3 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 56,330 9.73% $14.69 $19.39 $40,330 2.0 %
27-1011 Art Directors 220 0.04% $37.58 $39.18 $81,490 5.3 %
27-1014 Multimedia Artists and Animators 120 0.02% $23.31 $23.53 $48,950 6.5 %
27-1019 Artists and Related Workers, All Other 30 0.01% $17.35 $19.09 $39,720 6.2 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 1,710 0.30% $21.77 $24.15 $50,230 3.9 %
27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers 190 0.03% $21.55 $23.95 $49,810 14.9 %
27-1029 Designers, All Other 40 0.01% $21.09 $21.88 $45,510 7.5 %
27-2011 Actors (8) (8) $21.97 $48.86 (4) 21.3 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors (8) (8) $15.70 $21.27 $44,240 12.8 %
27-2099 Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other 80 0.01% $13.49 $14.05 (4) 9.2 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 730 0.13% $25.17 $32.83 $68,290 10.8 %
27-3041 Editors 720 0.12% $24.52 $28.07 $58,390 7.3 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 300 0.05% $29.71 $32.89 $68,410 7.5 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 150 0.03% $18.04 $20.95 $43,580 19.3 %
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 12,860 2.22% $24.83 $27.57 $57,340 4.3 %
27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 150 0.03% $13.14 $17.04 $35,450 12.3 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 250 0.04% $16.72 $20.13 $41,880 10.9 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 170 0.03% $15.69 $17.64 $36,690 8.8 %
27-4021 Photographers 36,930 6.38% $12.50 $15.69 $32,630 1.8 %
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 450 0.08% $22.10 $21.77 $45,270 6.5 %
27-4032 Film and Video Editors 270 0.05% $13.19 $14.53 $30,230 7.8 %
27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 590 0.10% $12.99 $17.21 $35,800 10.9 %
 
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 124,320 21.47% $18.09 $26.77 $55,690 1.0 %
29-1051 Pharmacists (8) (8) $50.95 $45.29 $94,190 5.4 %
29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (8) (8) $66.49 $68.17 $141,790 9.0 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses* 290 0.05% $32.90 $32.00 $66,560 3.9 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists (8) (8) $28.69 $31.65 $65,830 12.4 %
29-1131 Veterinarians 49,960 8.63% $39.42 $44.48 $92,520 1.2 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 130 0.02% $13.02 $13.06 $27,160 1.9 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 73,330 12.66% $14.08 $14.64 $30,450 0.7 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 120 0.02% $18.15 $18.19 $37,840 13.7 %
29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 150 0.03% $24.20 $25.77 $53,590 7.7 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 62,090 10.72% $10.29 $10.88 $22,620 0.7 %
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers (8) (8) $12.93 $13.40 $27,880 6.8 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 50 0.01% $13.92 $15.57 $32,380 4.0 %
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 61,770 10.67% $10.28 $10.86 $22,580 0.8 %
31-9799 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other* (8) (8) $12.46 $14.22 $29,580 11.4 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 510 0.09% $13.00 $16.36 $34,040 7.0 %
33-9011 Animal Control Workers (8) (8) $21.27 $22.09 $45,940 7.0 %
33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators (8) (8) $14.24 $19.08 $39,690 23.5 %
33-9032 Security Guards 320 0.06% $11.28 $12.87 $26,770 6.3 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 60 0.01% $11.71 $14.12 $29,370 14.4 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 3,410 0.59% $10.10 $11.24 $23,370 2.2 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 3,000 0.52% $10.08 $11.19 $23,280 2.4 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 90 0.02% $8.85 $8.99 $18,700 4.0 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 260 0.04% $12.06 $11.93 $24,820 4.8 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 28,000 4.83% $9.15 $10.13 $21,060 1.0 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers 200 0.03% $16.22 $16.90 $35,150 4.1 %
39-2011 Animal Trainers 150 0.03% $22.94 $20.88 $43,430 14.1 %
39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 26,770 4.62% $9.11 $9.96 $20,720 1.0 %
39-3099 Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other 250 0.04% $10.22 $11.54 $24,010 8.8 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (8) (8) $8.63 $10.11 $21,040 4.4 %
39-5091 Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance 100 0.02% $10.38 $14.63 $30,430 20.4 %
39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 200 0.03% $11.14 $11.50 $23,920 6.8 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 22,020 3.80% $14.01 $22.08 $45,930 6.1 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 930 0.16% $16.14 $19.29 $40,130 3.6 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers 520 0.09% $35.66 $40.59 $84,420 4.8 %
41-2011 Cashiers 1,020 0.18% $8.89 $9.29 $19,330 2.9 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 1,160 0.20% $10.38 $11.49 $23,910 2.8 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 4,990 0.86% $9.78 $11.55 $24,020 2.3 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 150 0.03% $25.69 $27.92 $58,070 10.3 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 520 0.09% $23.12 $30.82 $64,100 15.3 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 6,570 1.13% $23.01 $28.48 $59,240 3.7 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 540 0.09% $42.96 $49.95 $103,900 16.7 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 810 0.14% $27.64 $31.81 $66,150 5.5 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 450 0.08% $12.94 $15.47 $32,180 10.6 %
41-9031 Sales Engineers 80 0.01% $36.26 $39.91 $83,010 7.9 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 3,080 0.53% $11.69 $13.50 $28,080 3.8 %
41-9091 Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers 50 0.01% $11.54 $13.05 $27,140 5.9 %
41-9799 Sales and Related Workers, All Other* 1,070 0.18% (8) (8) (8) (8)
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 171,290 29.58% $12.58 $13.94 $28,990 0.5 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 10,510 1.81% $19.76 $22.00 $45,760 1.1 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 370 0.06% $10.91 $12.21 $25,410 5.0 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 210 0.04% $16.01 $17.53 $36,450 8.3 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks 1,060 0.18% $14.97 $15.49 $32,220 5.6 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 8,810 1.52% $16.05 $16.58 $34,490 1.2 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 280 0.05% $17.53 $17.66 $36,740 3.2 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 100 0.02% $14.53 $14.46 $30,070 4.2 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 100 0.02% $15.54 $18.87 $39,250 10.5 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 15,990 2.76% $14.10 $15.29 $31,810 1.7 %
43-4071 File Clerks 440 0.08% $12.01 $13.04 $27,120 3.6 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 35,910 6.20% $10.46 $11.80 $24,540 1.5 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks (8) (8) $11.33 $11.73 $24,410 4.6 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 430 0.07% $13.00 $13.53 $28,150 6.1 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 270 0.05% $18.71 $18.91 $39,340 2.0 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 42,540 7.35% $11.48 $12.03 $25,030 0.7 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 710 0.12% $14.33 $15.65 $32,560 5.2 %
43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 60 0.01% $16.80 $17.01 $35,370 6.1 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 620 0.11% $10.65 $11.67 $24,280 4.4 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 180 0.03% $16.53 $17.13 $35,620 4.2 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 670 0.12% $18.69 $19.34 $40,220 2.8 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 490 0.08% $13.40 $14.14 $29,410 3.2 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 510 0.09% $13.83 $15.55 $32,340 5.9 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 380 0.07% $12.73 $14.24 $29,620 7.9 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants 5,320 0.92% $19.35 $20.77 $43,210 1.5 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries (8) (8) $20.29 $20.60 $42,840 4.1 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 4,980 0.86% $13.27 $13.72 $28,550 2.2 %
43-6014 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 11,560 2.00% $13.31 $13.96 $29,030 1.3 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 570 0.10% $18.19 $18.18 $37,820 4.8 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 3,820 0.66% $12.84 $13.53 $28,150 1.9 %
43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 240 0.04% $17.43 $17.69 $36,800 6.4 %
43-9031 Desktop Publishers 320 0.06% $18.55 $19.72 $41,020 4.0 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 500 0.09% $13.12 $14.56 $30,280 7.9 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 20,690 3.57% $12.12 $12.78 $26,590 1.0 %
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 130 0.02% $13.05 $14.08 $29,290 3.6 %
43-9081 Proofreaders and Copy Markers 220 0.04% $11.67 $16.48 $34,280 13.5 %
43-9111 Statistical Assistants 680 0.12% $17.29 $18.36 $38,190 5.7 %
43-9799 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other* 1,220 0.21% $12.14 $13.60 $28,290 5.3 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 830 0.14% $10.89 $14.45 $30,060 10.1 %
45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors 190 0.03% $19.37 $23.80 $49,500 20.1 %
45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 200 0.03% $11.00 $11.66 $24,240 2.7 %
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals 310 0.05% $8.95 $9.30 $19,350 4.2 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 1,720 0.30% $21.14 $23.55 $48,980 5.3 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 120 0.02% $32.38 $32.32 $67,230 4.2 %
47-2031 Carpenters 180 0.03% $20.47 $22.12 $46,020 5.8 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 130 0.02% $11.01 $12.77 $26,560 9.7 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (8) (8) $33.39 $29.70 $61,770 4.7 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 50 0.01% $17.71 $18.73 $38,960 11.0 %
47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 660 0.11% $24.37 $27.51 $57,230 8.3 %
47-4071 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 90 0.02% $12.15 $13.59 $28,270 7.7 %
47-4799 Construction and Related Workers, All Other* 150 0.03% $16.97 $19.77 $41,110 13.2 %
47-5031 Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 40 0.01% $24.17 $23.89 $49,690 9.2 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 2,490 0.43% $19.39 $21.51 $44,740 3.5 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 120 0.02% $41.09 $40.86 $84,990 6.8 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 40 0.01% $15.47 $15.91 $33,090 15.2 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 130 0.02% $21.93 $23.13 $48,110 4.4 %
49-2093 Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment (8) (8) $37.59 $32.65 $67,920 16.5 %
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 70 0.01% $36.38 $34.61 $71,980 5.4 %
49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 110 0.02% $24.09 $24.29 $50,520 10.4 %
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 30 0.01% $19.93 $21.23 $44,160 10.2 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 50 0.01% $31.24 $30.57 $63,590 3.8 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 110 0.02% $31.80 $29.86 $62,100 4.2 %
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 30 0.01% $29.44 $28.30 $58,860 5.4 %
49-9061 Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers (8) (8) $17.56 $17.33 $36,040 6.7 %
49-9071 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,270 0.22% $15.76 $17.15 $35,670 2.7 %
49-9799 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other* 170 0.03% $17.07 $17.65 $36,720 6.6 %
 
Production Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 12,920 2.23% $14.05 $16.42 $34,150 2.1 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 600 0.10% $26.21 $27.21 $56,590 3.0 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 110 0.02% $13.34 $15.67 $32,590 15.0 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 330 0.06% $9.70 $11.05 $22,970 8.3 %
51-5111 Prepress Technicians and Workers 70 0.01% $19.88 $20.37 $42,370 5.5 %
51-5112 Printing Press Operators 50 0.01% $17.56 $17.89 $37,210 8.4 %
51-5113 Print Binding and Finishing Workers 100 0.02% $11.74 $12.48 $25,960 6.0 %
51-8031 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators 60 0.01% $19.62 $19.75 $41,070 20.5 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 4,350 0.75% $17.27 $19.96 $41,510 3.3 %
51-9071 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 170 0.03% $28.47 $29.16 $60,650 10.7 %
51-9151 Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators 6,150 1.06% $11.79 $13.24 $27,540 2.5 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 370 0.06% $10.93 $11.30 $23,510 2.6 %
51-9399 Production Workers, All Other* 150 0.03% $14.51 $15.25 $31,730 5.4 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 1,950 0.34% $12.52 $16.26 $33,820 6.2 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 60 0.01% $23.64 $24.35 $50,650 7.3 %
53-2012 Commercial Pilots 160 0.03% (4) (4) $67,900 13.8 %
53-3032 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 80 0.01% $22.18 $21.81 $45,370 4.7 %
53-3033 Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 110 0.02% $11.89 $13.45 $27,980 6.7 %
53-6051 Transportation Inspectors 50 0.01% $16.08 $19.79 $41,170 20.0 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 740 0.13% $11.24 $12.51 $26,020 4.4 %
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 370 0.06% $10.28 $10.75 $22,350 3.0 %

About May 2010 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.

(2) 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) 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.

(4) Wages for some occupations that do not generally work year-round, full time, are reported either as hourly wages or annual salaries depending on how they are typically paid.

(5) This wage is equal to or greater than $80.00 per hour or $166,400 per year.

(8) Estimate not released.



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Last Modified Date: May 17, 2011