May 20, 2010

Highest and lowest mean hourly wages in May 2009

Occupational groups with the highest and lowest mean hourly wages, May 2009
Occupational group	Mean hourly wage
Management	$49.47
Legal	$46.07
Computer and mathematical science	$36.68
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance	$12.00
Personal care and service	$11.87
Farming, fishing and forestry	$11.53
Food preparation and serving related	$10.04

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