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May 2003 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

NAICS 236000 - Construction of Buildings

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 NAICS 236000 - Construction of Buildings.

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

NAICS 236000 - Construction of Buildings consists of:

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NAICS 236000 - Construction of Buildings

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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 1,572,330 100.00% $16.95 $20.06 $41,720 0.6 %
 
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 157,360 10.01% $34.22 $40.65 $84,550 1.0 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 9,330 0.59% (5) $70.80 $147,260 5.5 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 41,460 2.64% $37.78 $46.52 $96,760 2.7 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 40 0.00% $25.95 $27.21 $56,590 3.2 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 3,200 0.20% $35.11 $39.48 $82,110 1.8 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 1,750 0.11% $37.75 $39.27 $81,680 2.6 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 180 0.01% $32.11 $38.64 $80,360 9.3 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 2,240 0.14% $24.72 $28.82 $59,950 3.0 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 310 0.02% $38.14 $44.81 $93,210 4.9 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 7,490 0.48% $33.74 $37.09 $77,150 1.6 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 980 0.06% $27.47 $31.64 $65,800 3.0 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 400 0.03% $29.17 $30.31 $63,050 5.1 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 1,430 0.09% $32.31 $35.45 $73,730 3.0 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 130 0.01% $27.32 $30.78 $64,030 5.7 %
  11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers (6) (6) $16.43 $16.95 $35,250 7.5 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 79,500 5.06% $31.73 $35.34 $73,500 1.2 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 3,870 0.25% $38.29 $40.73 $84,710 4.8 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 2,460 0.16% $28.50 $32.56 $67,730 4.1 %
 
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 52,150 3.32% $24.93 $27.06 $56,280 1.1 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 70 0.00% $24.73 $22.04 $45,850 5.6 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 130 0.01% $28.29 $30.22 $62,850 9.6 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 2,840 0.18% $22.95 $24.66 $51,280 1.7 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 80 0.01% $22.91 $26.01 $54,100 6.7 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 30,190 1.92% $25.17 $27.02 $56,200 1.5 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 410 0.03% $22.01 $23.80 $49,500 2.5 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 1,230 0.08% $22.56 $26.55 $55,210 2.1 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 160 0.01% $25.53 $27.97 $58,180 4.0 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 1,030 0.07% $33.78 $33.72 $70,130 3.4 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 40 0.00% $22.22 $35.93 $74,740 23.4 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 10,230 0.65% $24.00 $26.07 $54,220 2.3 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 80 0.01% $26.78 $29.80 $61,990 4.8 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 320 0.02% $24.87 $27.92 $58,080 3.6 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 40 0.00% $26.35 $27.23 $56,640 3.0 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 130 0.01% $25.62 $25.60 $53,240 3.4 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 140 0.01% $16.78 $19.71 $40,990 10.0 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 40 0.00% $13.33 $14.50 $30,160 5.3 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 540 0.03% $24.20 $34.42 $71,590 11.2 %
 
Computer and Mathematical 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)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 3,530 0.22% $25.12 $26.52 $55,150 1.5 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 470 0.03% $27.27 $28.47 $59,220 1.9 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 160 0.01% $25.48 $24.43 $50,810 8.9 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 80 0.01% $30.18 $31.28 $65,060 5.5 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 1,150 0.07% $20.15 $22.01 $45,780 2.0 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 420 0.03% $33.44 $33.39 $69,450 3.5 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 190 0.01% $24.08 $26.07 $54,230 2.9 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 800 0.05% $27.02 $27.42 $57,030 1.3 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 80 0.01% $25.65 $27.74 $57,690 5.2 %
 
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 28,050 1.78% $25.27 $27.16 $56,490 1.9 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 3,930 0.25% $28.57 $30.28 $62,980 2.6 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 300 0.02% $29.67 $30.89 $64,250 15.2 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 770 0.05% $22.60 $22.55 $46,910 2.2 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 8,240 0.52% $26.95 $29.06 $60,450 1.3 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 510 0.03% $37.60 $36.59 $76,120 2.5 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 30 0.00% $30.59 $35.20 $73,220 8.3 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 120 0.01% $32.15 $31.17 $64,830 3.1 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 1,240 0.08% $26.43 $27.56 $57,320 1.8 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 800 0.05% $28.44 $29.35 $61,050 3.7 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 1,910 0.12% $31.76 $32.11 $66,790 2.0 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 5,210 0.33% $17.96 $18.42 $38,310 2.2 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters (6) (6) $14.04 $14.99 $31,180 7.4 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 480 0.03% $23.59 $23.56 $49,000 5.7 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 640 0.04% $21.19 $22.22 $46,220 3.8 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 80 0.01% $23.59 $23.58 $49,050 2.9 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 230 0.01% $19.29 $21.27 $44,240 7.9 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 40 0.00% $16.64 $18.86 $39,240 7.2 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 50 0.00% $19.15 $19.81 $41,210 4.0 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 170 0.01% $15.19 $15.55 $32,340 2.8 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science 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)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 1,100 0.07% $23.04 $24.73 $51,430 4.0 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 920 0.06% $22.63 $24.75 $51,470 4.7 %
 
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 (6) (6) $15.14 $16.11 $33,510 5.7 %
 
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 460 0.03% $36.62 $44.20 $91,940 5.4 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 260 0.02% $51.78 $61.04 $126,950 3.9 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 50 0.00% $22.67 $21.69 $45,120 1.9 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 100 0.01% $18.47 $21.70 $45,140 7.2 %
 
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 90 0.01% $20.77 $20.85 $43,370 6.5 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers (6) (6) $13.81 $13.68 $28,450 3.1 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 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)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 3,380 0.21% $19.39 $20.78 $43,230 4.6 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 560 0.04% $19.20 $21.33 $44,360 17.1 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 90 0.01% $21.08 $21.16 $44,010 3.5 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 1,250 0.08% $17.64 $17.44 $36,280 7.9 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 610 0.04% $20.80 $24.45 $50,850 5.1 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers (6) (6) $27.95 $26.71 $55,560 4.1 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors (6) (6) $7.10 $11.06 $23,010 16.9 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical 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)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 670 0.04% $23.70 $24.60 $51,180 3.3 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 540 0.03% $23.45 $24.16 $50,250 2.7 %
 
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 900 0.06% $12.54 $16.20 $33,700 9.7 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 700 0.04% $20.33 $17.97 $37,380 8.6 %
  33-9091 Crossing Guards 30 0.00% $9.14 $14.24 $29,610 13.7 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related 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)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 420 0.03% $7.16 $8.82 $18,350 3.5 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 40 0.00% $10.39 $10.37 $21,570 6.8 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers (6) (6) $7.00 $7.24 $15,060 4.7 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 160 0.01% $6.62 $6.58 $13,680 3.8 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 50 0.00% $7.53 $7.49 $15,590 4.0 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 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)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 12,180 0.77% $10.16 $11.15 $23,200 2.0 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 290 0.02% $15.94 $15.98 $33,250 3.8 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 420 0.03% $18.64 $21.45 $44,620 6.8 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 5,380 0.34% $9.77 $10.06 $20,920 1.5 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 710 0.05% $8.08 $9.31 $19,370 7.7 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 4,660 0.30% $10.44 $11.52 $23,960 3.1 %
 
Personal Care and Service 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)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 170 0.01% $7.23 $8.91 $18,530 5.9 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants (6) (6) $7.05 $7.34 $15,270 3.2 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 30 0.00% $7.75 $7.92 $16,470 5.7 %
 
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 41,210 2.62% $18.23 $23.78 $49,460 2.7 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 390 0.02% $27.43 $32.53 $67,660 13.9 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 1,520 0.10% $24.76 $29.00 $60,330 6.5 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 200 0.01% $8.70 $8.63 $17,950 3.7 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 160 0.01% $11.82 $12.66 $26,330 4.8 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 4,720 0.30% $10.94 $13.14 $27,340 7.7 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 370 0.02% $13.17 $19.17 $39,880 21.1 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 15,170 0.96% $21.36 $26.01 $54,100 3.7 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 720 0.05% $9.84 $11.40 $23,720 4.9 %
  41-9021 Real Estate Brokers 740 0.05% $39.46 $43.65 $90,780 7.2 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 8,080 0.51% $22.59 $29.40 $61,150 3.1 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers 460 0.03% $22.57 $31.25 $65,010 5.5 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 2,060 0.13% $8.98 $9.30 $19,340 2.6 %
  41-9091 Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers 140 0.01% $10.49 $11.74 $24,430 3.9 %
 
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 187,150 11.90% $13.23 $14.02 $29,150 0.6 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 12,980 0.83% $19.17 $20.45 $42,540 1.8 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 1,420 0.09% $11.13 $11.48 $23,880 2.6 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 530 0.03% $16.34 $17.02 $35,410 3.1 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 2,430 0.15% $12.90 $13.52 $28,110 3.2 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 38,600 2.45% $14.28 $14.66 $30,490 1.2 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 5,110 0.33% $14.09 $14.48 $30,110 1.3 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 710 0.05% $13.55 $14.62 $30,420 2.4 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 60 0.00% $16.12 $15.87 $33,020 5.9 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 4,860 0.31% $14.03 $14.78 $30,740 2.5 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 1,090 0.07% $10.84 $11.23 $23,360 2.1 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 200 0.01% $9.60 $9.65 $20,080 3.4 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 440 0.03% $19.09 $18.58 $38,650 2.7 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 880 0.06% $12.63 $13.14 $27,330 3.1 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 650 0.04% $15.98 $16.26 $33,820 1.6 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 7,200 0.46% $10.97 $11.41 $23,720 1.3 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 640 0.04% $8.87 $9.93 $20,660 2.8 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 250 0.02% $14.70 $15.72 $32,700 3.3 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 1,520 0.10% $17.11 $17.85 $37,130 2.1 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 450 0.03% $14.65 $16.46 $34,240 7.2 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 700 0.04% $11.86 $12.52 $26,050 2.6 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 70 0.00% $14.59 $16.26 $33,820 6.2 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 25,820 1.64% $16.30 $16.69 $34,720 1.0 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 39,520 2.51% $11.66 $12.27 $25,520 1.5 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 170 0.01% $17.22 $17.85 $37,120 4.8 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 360 0.02% $11.87 $12.05 $25,060 1.5 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 160 0.01% $13.82 $13.63 $28,340 3.4 %
  43-9031 Desktop Publishers (6) (6) $38.03 $31.22 $64,940 18.7 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 80 0.01% $11.79 $11.53 $23,980 4.3 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 38,810 2.47% $10.72 $11.52 $23,970 1.4 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 170 0.01% $14.41 $15.88 $33,030 5.3 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 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)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 170 0.01% $10.54 $11.19 $23,280 5.6 %
  45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals (6) (6) $8.06 $8.62 $17,930 2.8 %
  45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators (6) (6) $11.03 $12.15 $25,280 8.9 %
 
Construction and Extraction 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)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 1,007,340 64.07% $16.23 $17.71 $36,840 0.5 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 143,440 9.12% $23.89 $25.15 $52,310 0.8 %
  47-2011 Boilermakers 5,600 0.36% $21.96 $22.15 $46,070 1.8 %
  47-2021 Brickmasons and Blockmasons 13,360 0.85% $20.77 $21.03 $43,750 2.2 %
  47-2022 Stonemasons 1,030 0.07% $15.32 $15.10 $31,420 10.1 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 398,430 25.34% $16.76 $17.96 $37,360 0.7 %
  47-2041 Carpet Installers 3,330 0.21% $18.25 $17.21 $35,790 4.3 %
  47-2042 Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles 250 0.02% $12.33 $12.02 $25,010 6.5 %
  47-2043 Floor Sanders and Finishers 260 0.02% $14.94 $14.88 $30,950 6.8 %
  47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters 990 0.06% $14.18 $16.85 $35,050 6.3 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 31,950 2.03% $15.43 $16.41 $34,120 2.2 %
  47-2053 Terrazzo Workers and Finishers 1,310 0.08% $12.65 $13.81 $28,730 6.6 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 201,290 12.80% $12.25 $13.90 $28,910 1.1 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 440 0.03% $14.28 $15.98 $33,250 5.6 %
  47-2072 Pile-Driver Operators 440 0.03% $17.61 $19.60 $40,760 7.2 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 21,080 1.34% $20.21 $20.73 $43,120 1.8 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 12,070 0.77% $15.33 $15.89 $33,060 3.6 %
  47-2082 Tapers 3,150 0.20% $19.43 $19.10 $39,720 3.8 %
  47-2111 Electricians 15,220 0.97% $18.35 $19.29 $40,130 2.3 %
  47-2121 Glaziers 360 0.02% $16.11 $17.49 $36,380 4.8 %
  47-2130 Insulation Workers 1,650 0.10% $16.99 $17.02 $35,400 2.4 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 19,180 1.22% $14.60 $15.20 $31,610 1.4 %
  47-2142 Paperhangers (6) (6) $12.71 $13.43 $27,930 5.0 %
  47-2151 Pipelayers 1,690 0.11% $14.41 $15.94 $33,160 2.9 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 17,540 1.12% $20.13 $21.51 $44,740 2.5 %
  47-2161 Plasterers and Stucco Masons 2,830 0.18% $16.76 $17.61 $36,630 3.9 %
  47-2171 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers 3,960 0.25% $18.31 $19.73 $41,040 3.0 %
  47-2181 Roofers 4,700 0.30% $14.22 $14.98 $31,160 2.2 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 5,160 0.33% $14.25 $16.83 $35,010 5.2 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 15,920 1.01% $17.24 $18.25 $37,970 1.8 %
  47-3011 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 3,420 0.22% $12.13 $13.90 $28,910 3.2 %
  47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters 55,860 3.55% $10.51 $10.94 $22,760 1.0 %
  47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 2,340 0.15% $11.29 $11.85 $24,650 2.5 %
  47-3014 Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 1,790 0.11% $10.78 $11.06 $23,010 2.8 %
  47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 3,730 0.24% $11.62 $12.72 $26,460 3.9 %
  47-3016 Helpers--Roofers 640 0.04% $9.83 $10.16 $21,140 3.1 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 1,610 0.10% $21.71 $22.13 $46,020 2.0 %
  47-4021 Elevator Installers and Repairers 50 0.00% $24.56 $23.54 $48,960 8.8 %
  47-4031 Fence Erectors (6) (6) $10.36 $10.77 $22,410 5.3 %
  47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 230 0.01% $15.20 $15.79 $32,830 6.3 %
  47-4061 Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators (6) (6) $10.02 $10.71 $22,270 3.1 %
  47-4091 Segmental Pavers (6) (6) $11.73 $14.21 $29,560 2.6 %
  47-5021 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (6) (6) $16.27 $16.69 $34,720 4.4 %
  47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (6) (6) $14.06 $13.95 $29,010 16.9 %
  47-5081 Helpers--Extraction Workers 120 0.01% $10.53 $12.04 $25,050 8.0 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 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)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 32,210 2.05% $15.80 $16.66 $34,660 1.3 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 2,440 0.16% $22.96 $24.82 $51,620 2.4 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 210 0.01% $19.32 $18.16 $37,780 6.7 %
  49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (6) (6) $11.62 $13.20 $27,460 4.8 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 150 0.01% $19.85 $19.82 $41,220 5.1 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 490 0.03% $15.71 $17.00 $35,350 4.0 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 1,300 0.08% $16.32 $16.53 $34,370 1.9 %
  49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics (6) (6) $17.05 $16.70 $34,740 15.9 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 1,510 0.10% $16.59 $17.31 $36,000 1.5 %
  49-9011 Mechanical Door Repairers (6) (6) $13.82 $13.69 $28,470 6.5 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 710 0.05% $17.09 $17.36 $36,110 2.7 %
  49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers (6) (6) $12.63 $13.55 $28,180 8.0 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 320 0.02% $19.85 $19.25 $40,050 4.2 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 11,560 0.74% $14.79 $15.52 $32,270 2.0 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 200 0.01% $13.97 $14.51 $30,170 3.6 %
  49-9044 Millwrights 5,730 0.36% $18.72 $18.82 $39,150 2.7 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (6) (6) $15.41 $15.16 $31,530 2.6 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 100 0.01% $15.72 $16.04 $33,360 2.3 %
  49-9092 Commercial Divers (6) (6) $16.47 $17.45 $36,290 10.2 %
  49-9095 Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 1,610 0.10% $10.15 $10.52 $21,880 2.2 %
  49-9096 Riggers 400 0.03% $18.49 $17.93 $37,300 2.0 %
  49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 1,640 0.10% $10.90 $11.48 $23,890 7.6 %
 
Production 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)
51-0000 Production Occupations 15,070 0.96% $15.36 $15.95 $33,190 1.6 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 940 0.06% $22.45 $23.91 $49,730 2.9 %
  51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 1,900 0.12% $14.96 $15.23 $31,680 2.6 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 360 0.02% $10.95 $11.19 $23,280 2.5 %
  51-4041 Machinists 670 0.04% $16.48 $16.46 $34,230 2.3 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 7,030 0.45% $15.63 $15.81 $32,890 2.5 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (6) (6) $7.15 $8.41 $17,500 11.3 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 1,220 0.08% $15.40 $16.05 $33,370 3.5 %
  51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood (6) (6) $10.44 $11.10 $23,080 4.2 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 160 0.01% $11.35 $12.18 $25,340 3.8 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 30 0.00% $14.88 $17.11 $35,590 16.7 %
  51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 50 0.00% $16.27 $16.36 $34,020 2.4 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 350 0.02% $18.18 $19.84 $41,280 4.2 %
  51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (6) (6) $15.64 $15.93 $33,140 2.4 %
  51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 690 0.04% $10.36 $11.89 $24,730 6.9 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving 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)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 28,630 1.82% $13.68 $14.90 $30,990 1.3 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 560 0.04% $20.49 $20.72 $43,090 4.2 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 840 0.05% $22.21 $24.78 $51,550 4.4 %
  53-2012 Commercial Pilots (6) (6) (4) (4) $62,190 6.8 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers (6) (6) $14.13 $17.30 $35,980 13.2 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 7,040 0.45% $15.12 $15.91 $33,100 1.4 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 3,310 0.21% $12.32 $13.16 $27,370 2.4 %
  53-5021 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (6) (6) $15.98 $16.49 $34,310 6.6 %
  53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 160 0.01% $13.25 $14.67 $30,500 3.2 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 2,460 0.16% $18.82 $18.80 $39,110 1.8 %
  53-7031 Dredge Operators 50 0.00% $13.42 $16.00 $33,290 11.8 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 2,590 0.16% $15.25 $16.58 $34,490 2.2 %
  53-7041 Hoist and Winch Operators 110 0.01% $18.93 $18.99 $39,490 4.6 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,350 0.09% $14.24 $15.27 $31,770 2.5 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (6) (6) $10.67 $11.65 $24,230 6.4 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 8,540 0.54% $10.66 $11.89 $24,730 3.5 %
  53-7072 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (6) (6) $22.33 $21.48 $44,680 2.7 %

About May 2003 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Estimates for residual, "All Other", occupations are not available.

(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) = Hourly wage rates for occupations where workers typically work fewer than 2,080 hours per year are not available.

(5) = Median hourly wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour.

(6) =Estimates not released.



Other OES estimates and related information:

May 2003 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (cross-industry estimates)

May 2003 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (cross-industry estimates)

May 2003 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (cross-industry estimates)

May 2003 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Technical notes

List of Occupations in SOC Code Number Order

List of Occupations in Alphabetical Order

 

Last Modified Date: May 7, 2004

 

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