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2001 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

SIC 28 - Chemicals and Allied Products

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 SIC Major Group

These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages are available in the downloadable excel files. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.

28 - Chemicals and Allied Products.

SIC Major Group 28 - Chemicals and Allied Products consists of:


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SIC 28 - Chemicals and Allied Products

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Industry Total 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 Industry Total 995,590 100.00% $18.34 $21.35 $44,410 1.0 %
 
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 86,090 8.65% $42.90 $43.69 $90,870 1.0 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 3,940 0.40% (5) $61.19 $127,270 1.8 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 15,180 1.52% $48.84 $47.97 $99,770 0.8 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 670 0.07% $35.09 $35.74 $74,350 3.4 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 5,460 0.55% $45.82 $45.51 $94,650 2.1 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 5,810 0.58% $41.95 $42.53 $88,460 1.3 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 450 0.05% $43.80 $43.28 $90,030 3.0 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 2,650 0.27% $34.37 $36.14 $75,160 1.8 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 5,110 0.51% $43.33 $43.00 $89,430 1.5 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 5,430 0.55% $41.97 $43.35 $90,170 1.1 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 3,650 0.37% $39.08 $39.85 $82,880 1.1 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 13,010 1.31% $35.77 $36.88 $76,710 0.6 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 2,210 0.22% $34.65 $36.39 $75,690 1.1 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 2,610 0.26% $31.43 $32.63 $67,870 1.7 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 80 0.01% $36.17 $36.48 $75,870 4.3 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 5,090 0.51% $43.92 $44.17 $91,870 1.0 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 510 0.05% $49.34 $49.53 $103,030 8.5 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 6,750 0.68% $54.32 $52.90 $110,030 3.9 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 100 0.01% $50.27 $48.17 $100,190 3.7 %
 
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 38,840 3.90% $25.56 $27.33 $56,840 0.8 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 50 0.01% $20.67 $22.19 $46,150 3.3 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 230 0.02% $22.38 $23.67 $49,240 2.7 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 6,230 0.63% $22.54 $24.27 $50,490 1.0 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 3,360 0.34% $28.95 $30.93 $64,340 3.1 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 900 0.09% $25.21 $25.99 $54,060 1.7 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 50 0.01% $25.72 $25.95 $53,980 3.4 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 920 0.09% $24.06 $25.51 $53,050 1.5 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 1,100 0.11% $23.11 $24.66 $51,280 1.2 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 2,220 0.22% $24.65 $25.36 $52,740 1.5 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 2,830 0.28% $32.76 $34.37 $71,480 1.9 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 160 0.02% $24.29 $23.63 $49,160 3.1 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 8,710 0.87% $24.94 $26.23 $54,560 0.7 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 230 0.02% $26.34 $27.51 $57,220 2.8 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 240 0.02% $22.33 $23.97 $49,860 3.4 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 1,510 0.15% $28.35 $28.92 $60,150 1.5 %
 
Computer and Mathematical 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 Occupations 19,790 1.99% $28.15 $28.94 $60,200 0.9 %
  15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 140 0.01% $35.52 $34.22 $71,170 2.2 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 2,920 0.29% $27.89 $28.55 $59,380 1.4 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 790 0.08% $32.99 $33.73 $70,150 3.1 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 520 0.05% $34.86 $35.62 $74,100 2.5 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 2,940 0.30% $21.23 $22.55 $46,910 1.2 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 5,710 0.57% $30.72 $30.93 $64,330 1.1 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 1,060 0.11% $28.24 $29.02 $60,360 1.6 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 2,210 0.22% $27.16 $28.00 $58,250 1.1 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 600 0.06% $26.03 $26.81 $55,770 2.3 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 440 0.04% $32.30 $36.62 $76,170 8.4 %
  15-2091 Mathematical Technicians 30 0.00% $16.49 $16.48 $34,270 3.4 %
 
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 47,910 4.81% $29.99 $30.61 $63,660 0.7 %
  17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 1,160 0.12% $32.91 $33.53 $69,750 2.0 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 12,430 1.25% $32.76 $33.49 $69,660 1.0 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 760 0.08% $34.09 $33.95 $70,620 1.7 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 110 0.01% $33.37 $34.97 $72,740 3.8 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 1,090 0.11% $33.38 $33.64 $69,980 1.2 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 500 0.05% $32.31 $32.28 $67,130 2.5 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 1,790 0.18% $32.23 $32.47 $67,540 1.2 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 2,390 0.24% $29.46 $29.58 $61,530 1.2 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 5,700 0.57% $31.24 $31.92 $66,380 0.7 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 940 0.09% $29.19 $29.79 $61,950 2.7 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 3,780 0.38% $30.62 $30.91 $64,290 1.1 %
  17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers (6) (6) $29.79 $30.01 $62,410 2.2 %
  17-2161 Nuclear Engineers 180 0.02% $35.94 $37.05 $77,060 2.4 %
  17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 180 0.02% $41.69 $41.66 $86,650 2.1 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 80 0.01% $18.66 $19.08 $39,690 7.0 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 840 0.08% $20.46 $20.83 $43,330 1.9 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 1,730 0.17% $20.84 $21.11 $43,910 1.3 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 520 0.05% $20.20 $21.90 $45,560 2.2 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 2,930 0.29% $20.91 $22.36 $46,500 2.2 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 1,790 0.18% $19.46 $20.37 $42,370 3.4 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social 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)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 102,690 10.31% $23.29 $25.58 $53,200 1.2 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 150 0.02% $24.93 $25.47 $52,970 2.7 %
  19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists 6,050 0.61% $27.58 $29.34 $61,020 2.6 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 4,210 0.42% $25.77 $28.09 $58,420 4.3 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 7,160 0.72% $36.72 $36.81 $76,570 1.9 %
  19-2012 Physicists 90 0.01% $41.94 $42.54 $88,480 5.4 %
  19-2031 Chemists 32,540 3.27% $26.59 $28.45 $59,170 1.2 %
  19-2032 Materials Scientists 2,660 0.27% $31.52 $31.69 $65,910 2.4 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 1,590 0.16% $29.86 $30.38 $63,200 1.9 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 70 0.01% $43.98 $40.58 $84,400 4.1 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 1,260 0.13% $27.70 $30.06 $62,520 3.3 %
  19-3022 Survey Researchers 40 0.00% $34.68 $33.98 $70,680 10.6 %
  19-3032 Industrial-Organizational Psychologists 40 0.00% $29.30 $27.63 $57,480 6.4 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 200 0.02% $16.11 $16.77 $34,880 3.3 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 7,790 0.78% $17.21 $17.82 $37,060 1.7 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 28,240 2.84% $19.51 $20.01 $41,620 0.8 %
  19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 80 0.01% $22.87 $24.33 $50,610 4.6 %
  19-4051 Nuclear Technicians 140 0.01% $39.78 $35.86 $74,590 11.8 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 1,270 0.13% $19.52 $20.48 $42,590 3.2 %
 
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 100 0.01% $47.62 $43.83 $91,160 21.5 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 30 0.00% $24.40 $23.16 $48,180 10.0 %
 
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 1,520 0.15% $53.76 $47.83 $99,490 3.0 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 1,050 0.11% $64.17 $58.16 $120,980 3.3 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 310 0.03% $23.36 $23.66 $49,210 1.6 %
 
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 340 0.03% $20.89 $22.09 $45,960 1.9 %
  25-4021 Librarians 60 0.01% $20.52 $23.90 $49,710 4.3 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 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)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 2,020 0.20% $21.02 $22.82 $47,470 2.1 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 50 0.01% $26.29 $29.58 $61,530 5.8 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 90 0.01% $25.34 $25.59 $53,220 4.6 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 540 0.05% $18.60 $19.60 $40,770 2.2 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 490 0.05% $24.11 $26.43 $54,970 4.2 %
  27-3041 Editors 120 0.01% $21.75 $23.62 $49,120 6.6 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 300 0.03% $22.82 $23.83 $49,560 2.5 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 60 0.01% $21.89 $24.00 $49,920 8.1 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 190 0.02% $16.85 $17.53 $36,470 2.4 %
 
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical 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)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 4,420 0.44% $23.49 $25.18 $52,370 2.2 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 520 0.05% $35.70 $34.31 $71,360 3.4 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 980 0.10% $23.85 $23.92 $49,760 1.5 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 70 0.01% $45.98 $48.60 $101,080 6.8 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 140 0.01% $22.72 $23.98 $49,880 3.7 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 290 0.03% $12.39 $13.09 $27,230 3.8 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (6) (6) $24.69 $22.94 $47,720 3.6 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 400 0.04% $18.10 $17.11 $35,600 4.9 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 340 0.03% $16.55 $20.11 $41,840 12.9 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 40 0.00% $15.04 $15.39 $32,020 4.8 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 80 0.01% $18.57 $20.72 $43,100 7.1 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 1,070 0.11% $26.46 $27.42 $57,030 2.0 %
 
Healthcare 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)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 850 0.09% $11.29 $13.47 $28,010 4.8 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 200 0.02% $8.63 $8.70 $18,100 2.7 %
  31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 130 0.01% $12.09 $12.77 $26,550 8.0 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 250 0.03% $16.10 $15.44 $32,110 6.2 %
 
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 3,170 0.32% $14.39 $15.90 $33,070 1.5 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 70 0.01% $18.00 $18.53 $38,540 3.5 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 2,600 0.26% $13.32 $14.47 $30,100 1.8 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving 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)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 140 0.01% $13.15 $13.61 $28,320 4.8 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 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)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 7,880 0.79% $11.41 $12.94 $26,920 1.7 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 350 0.04% $19.92 $20.48 $42,610 2.5 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 140 0.01% $25.14 $24.73 $51,440 3.3 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 6,610 0.66% $10.95 $12.22 $25,420 2.1 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 40 0.00% $11.49 $11.13 $23,150 1.8 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 450 0.05% $13.31 $13.98 $29,070 2.5 %
  37-3012 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 40 0.00% $10.12 $11.75 $24,440 5.7 %
 
Personal Care and 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)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 240 0.02% $11.69 $13.24 $27,540 5.8 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 160 0.02% $10.63 $11.04 $22,960 2.8 %
 
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 29,260 2.94% $25.63 $27.48 $57,160 1.6 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 240 0.02% $20.84 $24.17 $50,280 4.3 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 2,060 0.21% $34.60 $35.87 $74,610 1.6 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 150 0.02% $9.17 $9.45 $19,650 4.1 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 60 0.01% $10.71 $11.69 $24,320 4.4 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 530 0.05% $11.99 $13.09 $27,240 2.8 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 30 0.00% $18.21 $21.43 $44,580 10.6 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 11,580 1.16% $28.43 $29.82 $62,030 3.2 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 10,500 1.05% $24.11 $25.96 $53,990 1.1 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 360 0.04% $20.50 $22.99 $47,810 6.4 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers 1,140 0.11% $31.46 $31.82 $66,190 1.8 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers (6) (6) $9.02 $12.00 $24,960 2.1 %
 
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 118,940 11.95% $14.84 $15.81 $32,890 0.5 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 7,380 0.74% $22.18 $23.43 $48,740 1.0 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 830 0.08% $11.60 $12.07 $25,100 0.8 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 200 0.02% $15.40 $15.50 $32,230 3.3 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 1,480 0.15% $13.53 $13.95 $29,020 0.9 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 9,430 0.95% $14.43 $14.98 $31,160 0.5 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 1,800 0.18% $15.44 $15.97 $33,220 0.8 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 1,590 0.16% $14.91 $15.37 $31,960 1.2 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 250 0.03% $14.45 $14.97 $31,140 2.9 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 10,950 1.10% $15.13 $16.04 $33,360 1.1 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 900 0.09% $12.03 $12.43 $25,860 1.5 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 3,790 0.38% $12.94 $13.66 $28,420 1.3 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 2,320 0.23% $16.05 $16.61 $34,550 0.7 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 2,460 0.25% $11.41 $11.74 $24,430 0.6 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (6) (6) $10.53 $11.11 $23,120 3.9 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 80 0.01% $17.11 $17.44 $36,280 3.5 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 8,490 0.85% $17.72 $18.96 $39,430 0.9 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 15,350 1.54% $13.27 $13.97 $29,050 0.7 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 8,000 0.80% $13.01 $13.75 $28,610 1.2 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 2,480 0.25% $13.04 $13.82 $28,750 1.3 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 13,640 1.37% $17.89 $18.49 $38,450 0.7 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 80 0.01% $18.12 $18.11 $37,660 2.8 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 110 0.01% $15.69 $15.88 $33,040 7.8 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 9,310 0.94% $15.31 $15.52 $32,280 1.2 %
  43-9011 Computer Operators 930 0.09% $15.58 $15.75 $32,750 1.6 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 1,150 0.12% $12.05 $12.55 $26,090 3.4 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 580 0.06% $17.22 $17.67 $36,750 4.2 %
  43-9031 Desktop Publishers 40 0.00% $19.35 $19.31 $40,150 6.5 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 560 0.06% $11.68 $11.75 $24,450 1.1 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 10,220 1.03% $12.10 $12.60 $26,210 1.0 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 170 0.02% $13.68 $13.84 $28,790 4.4 %
  43-9081 Proofreaders and Copy Markers 30 0.00% $15.75 $16.05 $33,390 6.3 %
  43-9111 Statistical Assistants 460 0.05% $17.55 $19.78 $41,140 3.6 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 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)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 570 0.06% $11.38 $12.15 $25,280 5.4 %
  45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 100 0.01% $19.09 $18.62 $38,720 5.4 %
  45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products (6) (6) $7.86 $8.78 $18,260 5.9 %
  45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 150 0.02% $12.56 $12.77 $26,550 4.0 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 130 0.01% $7.07 $8.41 $17,490 4.6 %
  45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals 30 0.00% $9.67 $10.26 $21,330 6.7 %
 
Construction and Extraction 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)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 11,560 1.16% $21.45 $21.18 $44,060 2.6 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 380 0.04% $26.96 $27.56 $57,330 2.5 %
  47-2011 Boilermakers 210 0.02% $21.07 $20.26 $42,140 2.8 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 550 0.06% $20.56 $19.95 $41,490 2.9 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers (6) (6) $9.65 $10.32 $21,470 7.1 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 1,120 0.11% $14.70 $16.11 $33,500 2.2 %
  47-2111 Electricians 4,220 0.42% $22.10 $22.09 $45,950 2.6 %
  47-2130 Insulation Workers 230 0.02% $22.79 $22.48 $46,760 1.9 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 440 0.04% $17.90 $17.90 $37,230 1.8 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 3,470 0.35% $23.58 $22.53 $46,870 3.3 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 220 0.02% $19.14 $19.59 $40,750 3.1 %
  47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 100 0.01% $16.50 $17.55 $36,500 2.6 %
  47-5031 Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 100 0.01% $16.60 $16.91 $35,180 2.1 %
  47-5081 Helpers--Extraction Workers (6) (6) $9.92 $9.75 $20,280 2.6 %
 
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 69,010 6.93% $20.07 $20.38 $42,380 0.5 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 6,210 0.62% $27.93 $27.98 $58,190 0.6 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 40 0.00% $10.25 $12.83 $26,680 5.5 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 60 0.01% $21.83 $22.81 $47,440 6.0 %
  49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 1,210 0.12% $20.88 $20.59 $42,820 1.6 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 4,730 0.48% $21.89 $22.06 $45,890 1.6 %
  49-2095 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 40 0.00% $20.53 $19.78 $41,140 9.1 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 350 0.04% $18.73 $18.87 $39,240 2.2 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 500 0.05% $16.56 $16.87 $35,090 1.5 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 130 0.01% $18.96 $18.62 $38,730 3.4 %
  49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 550 0.06% $23.80 $23.73 $49,360 2.4 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 900 0.09% $22.52 $21.96 $45,680 2.1 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 14,740 1.48% $19.74 $19.98 $41,560 0.9 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 30,160 3.03% $19.06 $18.97 $39,460 0.8 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 3,770 0.38% $19.14 $19.33 $40,210 1.5 %
  49-9044 Millwrights 2,110 0.21% $23.53 $22.86 $47,550 3.2 %
  49-9062 Medical Equipment Repairers 60 0.01% $24.42 $23.77 $49,440 3.5 %
  49-9096 Riggers 160 0.02% $18.38 $18.45 $38,380 5.6 %
  49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 1,320 0.13% $13.08 $13.91 $28,920 2.3 %
 
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 377,830 37.95% $14.87 $15.91 $33,100 0.7 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 33,780 3.39% $24.19 $24.73 $51,440 0.6 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 290 0.03% $13.46 $14.79 $30,760 5.8 %
  51-2091 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators 60 0.01% $9.99 $11.32 $23,540 5.5 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 40,630 4.08% $10.98 $11.48 $23,890 1.2 %
  51-3091 Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders (6) (6) $8.26 $9.81 $20,400 4.0 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 110 0.01% $18.29 $18.55 $38,590 6.0 %
  51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 520 0.05% $13.62 $13.43 $27,940 2.2 %
  51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 90 0.01% $13.94 $14.09 $29,300 7.4 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2,300 0.23% $13.30 $13.78 $28,660 4.4 %
  51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 50 0.01% $10.57 $10.34 $21,500 6.1 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (6) (6) $7.92 $9.09 $18,920 6.7 %
  51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 50 0.01% $18.32 $21.24 $44,180 15.8 %
  51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 100 0.01% $13.18 $13.86 $28,820 4.3 %
  51-4041 Machinists 3,360 0.34% $16.91 $17.16 $35,700 1.7 %
  51-4051 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders (6) (6) $14.94 $14.42 $30,000 6.2 %
  51-4052 Pourers and Casters, Metal (6) (6) $19.14 $18.32 $38,120 11.6 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 3,110 0.31% $12.56 $13.28 $27,620 3.6 %
  51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,620 0.16% $12.76 $13.53 $28,130 3.8 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 370 0.04% $19.69 $19.49 $40,540 5.4 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 1,510 0.15% $16.96 $17.91 $37,250 4.7 %
  51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (6) (6) $11.26 $13.47 $28,010 4.1 %
  51-4191 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 80 0.01% $15.73 $15.00 $31,200 11.1 %
  51-4192 Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 50 0.01% $13.57 $14.00 $29,120 3.3 %
  51-5021 Job Printers 40 0.00% $15.32 $14.63 $30,440 4.5 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 110 0.01% $17.23 $17.23 $35,840 3.5 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 640 0.06% $12.36 $13.19 $27,440 3.8 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 30 0.00% $9.46 $9.70 $20,170 4.3 %
  51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,040 0.10% $15.46 $14.45 $30,050 5.7 %
  51-6063 Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,310 0.13% $12.62 $12.93 $26,900 4.1 %
  51-6064 Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 7,520 0.76% $12.73 $14.19 $29,510 6.5 %
  51-6091 Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 9,800 0.98% $15.12 $14.96 $31,110 1.8 %
  51-8011 Nuclear Power Reactor Operators (6) (6) $27.19 $27.81 $57,850 4.8 %
  51-8012 Power Distributors and Dispatchers 650 0.07% $21.69 $22.56 $46,930 2.2 %
  51-8013 Power Plant Operators 110 0.01% $24.70 $24.03 $49,990 3.2 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 2,440 0.25% $20.85 $20.91 $43,490 1.3 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 1,490 0.15% $19.95 $20.86 $43,390 2.3 %
  51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators 51,490 5.17% $20.34 $20.25 $42,120 0.9 %
  51-8092 Gas Plant Operators 1,510 0.15% $21.05 $20.81 $43,270 2.1 %
  51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers 640 0.06% $22.47 $20.90 $43,470 4.8 %
  51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 35,110 3.53% $18.53 $18.43 $38,340 0.8 %
  51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 7,000 0.70% $15.31 $15.43 $32,100 1.7 %
  51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2,080 0.21% $12.58 $12.85 $26,730 1.5 %
  51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 250 0.03% $9.01 $9.59 $19,940 8.0 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 38,860 3.90% $13.69 $14.13 $29,400 0.6 %
  51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 50 0.01% $10.36 $11.54 $24,000 9.2 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 840 0.08% $11.78 $13.14 $27,330 5.0 %
  51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 7,210 0.72% $12.80 $13.09 $27,220 2.0 %
  51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 1,990 0.20% $14.09 $14.76 $30,700 2.3 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 19,950 2.00% $14.74 $15.79 $32,840 1.2 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 53,200 5.34% $11.74 $12.39 $25,770 1.1 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2,770 0.28% $11.50 $12.22 $25,410 2.5 %
  51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 370 0.04% $12.70 $12.67 $26,340 3.6 %
  51-9191 Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 490 0.05% $12.26 $12.24 $25,450 3.1 %
  51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 890 0.09% $12.32 $13.21 $27,480 3.3 %
  51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 80 0.01% $11.90 $13.12 $27,300 9.9 %
  51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 270 0.03% $10.55 $11.85 $24,650 7.2 %
  51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 16,790 1.69% $9.46 $10.44 $21,710 2.4 %
 
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 72,410 7.27% $12.63 $13.92 $28,950 0.9 %
  53-1011 Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors 380 0.04% $25.66 $25.90 $53,880 3.4 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 2,150 0.22% $19.71 $20.88 $43,430 1.5 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 1,490 0.15% $21.18 $22.39 $46,580 1.2 %
  53-2012 Commercial Pilots 30 0.00% (4) (4) $77,370 6.7 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 90 0.01% $12.86 $13.35 $27,760 5.5 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 8,080 0.81% $16.38 $17.34 $36,070 1.1 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 2,580 0.26% $12.77 $13.92 $28,950 2.4 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 80 0.01% $18.26 $18.75 $39,000 2.8 %
  53-4011 Locomotive Engineers 90 0.01% $18.27 $18.39 $38,250 5.6 %
  53-6051 Transportation Inspectors (6) (6) $25.17 $22.87 $47,570 14.1 %
  53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 1,980 0.20% $12.65 $13.03 $27,100 2.6 %
  53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 140 0.01% $16.64 $16.98 $35,310 4.0 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 660 0.07% $15.99 $15.82 $32,910 2.3 %
  53-7041 Hoist and Winch Operators 40 0.00% $12.57 $13.97 $29,050 6.8 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 11,390 1.14% $13.83 $14.48 $30,130 0.9 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 460 0.05% $10.38 $11.27 $23,450 4.7 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 18,560 1.86% $11.39 $12.03 $25,030 0.8 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 3,900 0.39% $9.84 $10.41 $21,650 1.7 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 14,390 1.45% $9.10 $10.07 $20,950 1.4 %
  53-7071 Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators 270 0.03% $17.00 $16.81 $34,970 3.8 %
  53-7072 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers 2,800 0.28% $24.85 $23.68 $49,250 1.5 %
  53-7121 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 1,970 0.20% $18.04 $17.82 $37,070 1.3 %

About 2001 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

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

(1) Data for detailed occupations does not sum to the totals because the totals include data for occupations not shown separately.

(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.



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Industry-Specific occupational employment and wage estimates for other SIC Major Groups:

2001 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Other OES estimates and related information:

2001 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (cross-industry estimates)

2001 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (cross-industry estimates)

2001 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (cross-industry estimates)

Technical notes

List of Occupations in SOC Code Number Order

List of Occupations in Alphabetical Order

 

Last Modified Date: December 23, 2002

 

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