Occupational Employment
and Wages, 2001
U.S. Department of Labor
Elaine L. Chao, Secretary
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Kathleen Utgoff, Commissioner
June 2003
Bulletin 2559
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Preface
T
wage data have been combined to produce this year’s results.
This annual survey is part of the Federal-State cooperative program of occupational employment statistics, which
provides information for many data users, including individuals and organizations engaged in planning vocational
education programs, higher education, and employment and
training programs. OES data also are used to prepare information for career counseling, for job placement activities
performed at State Employment Security Agencies, and for
personnel planning and market research conducted by private enterprises.
This bulletin was prepared in BLS Office of Employment
and Unemployment Statistics, Division of Occupational and
Administrative Statistics, under the direction of Laurie
Salmon, with contributing articles by Chakinna Brewington,
Fatemeh Hajiha, Jillian Kerr, Patrick Kilcoyne, Jerome
Pikulinski, and Michael Soloy. Benjamin Cover, John Ichiro
Jones, Jillian Kerr, and Michael Soloy prepared the tables.
For additional information, call (202) 691-6569 or e-mail
[email protected].
Information in this bulletin will be made available to sensory impaired individuals upon request. Voice phone: (202)
691-5200; Federal Relay Service: 1-800-877-8339. This material is in the public domain and, with appropriate credit, may
be reproduced without permission.
his bulletin provides occupational employment and
wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey. It includes national, State, and
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) estimates across all industries, as well as by industry. The tables present crossindustry national estimates for Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) detailed occupations, as well as selected
industry-specific national estimates and cross-industry State
and MSA estimates for some detailed occupations in each
SOC major occupational group. Additional estimates are
available on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oes/. The estimates are based on data collected during 1999, 2000, and
2001 surveys and are adjusted to full universe counts for the
fourth-quarter 2001 reference period, based on information
from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Covered Employment and Wages program.
For many years, the OES survey has been a major source
of detailed occupational employment data by industry for
the Nation, for States, and for metropolitan areas. The OES
survey is an annual mail survey collecting occupational employment and its distribution by wage interval for wage and
salary workers in nonfarm establishments by industry. The
survey samples approximately 400,000 establishments per
year, taking 3 years to fully collect data from the sample of 1.2
million establishments. Therefore, 3 years of employment and
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Contents
Page
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
Employment and Wages by Major Occupational Group and Industry ..............................................................
High-Tech Occupations by Metropolitan Statistical Area .................................................................................
Employment and Wages in Elementary and Secondary Schools .......................................................................
New and Emerging Occupations ........................................................................................................................
Concentration of Entertainment-related Employment by Metropolitan Area .....................................................
An Examination of the Employment and Wages of FAA-certified and FAA-noncertified Aircraft
Mechanics and Service Technicians, 2001 .......................................................................................................
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11
15
21
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Tables:
1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by
occupation, 2001 ................................................................................................................................. 29
2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2001 .......................................................... 41
Appendixes:
A. The Standard Occupational Classification System ............................................................................ 157
B. Survey Methods and Reliability of the 2001 Occupational Employment Statistics
Estimates ............................................................................................................................................ 159
C. Availability of Historical Occupational Employment Statistics Survey
Data Nationally and from State Agencies ........................................................................................... 167
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Introduction
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he Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey
collects data on occupational employment and wages
of wage and salary workers by industry in nonfarm
establishments. The program is a Federal-State cooperative
effort between the State Employment Security Agencies
(SESAs) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). BLS provides technical assistance and the statistical procedures for
the survey; the SESAs collect the data.
The tables in this bulletin present national, State, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), and industry employment
and wage data for detailed occupations. The industry data
are identified based on the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. The occupational data are identified
based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)
system. Under the SOC system, workers are classified in 1 of
more than 760 occupations. For each detailed occupation,
table 1 shows cross-industry national estimates of employment, hourly mean wage, annual mean wage, and percentile
wages.
Table 2 presents a sample of the data available from the
OES survey, including national industry-specific and State
and MSA cross-industry employment and wage data for the
five largest occupations in each SOC major group. The industry data are national industry-specific data for both the
five industries with the greatest employment and the five
industries with the highest wages for a given occupation.
This differs from the national estimates in table 1, which are
based on data from all industries. The employment ranks and
wage ranks for the industry data refer to the industry’s employment or wage estimate for a given occupation relative to
comparable data for the same occupation in other industries.
In other words, the industry with employment rank 1 has the
largest number of workers in the designated occupation;
that with employment rank 2 has the second-largest number
of workers, and so forth. Likewise, the industry with a wage
rank of 1 is the highest paying industry for workers in the
designated occupation; a wage rank of 4 represents the fourthhighest paying industry for the occupation. In addition,
table 2 presents State and MSA employment and wage estimates for the five areas with the highest relative employment
and the five areas in which workers in the given occupation
earn the highest wages. The relative employment is the percentage of the total State employment found in the occupation. This measure provides more information than does
total employment, which usually parallels population—the
largest States and MSAs usually have the largest numbers
of workers, regardless of the occupation.
In 2001, all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto
Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands participated in the survey.
Data for the territories are not included in the national estimates. Industry-specific occupational employment and wage
estimates for each participating State and territory are available from the SESAs listed on the inside back cover of this
bulletin.
Occupational employment estimates are based on survey
results adjusted to reflect total industry employment. Mean
wage is the estimated total wages for an occupation divided
by the occupation’s weighted survey employment. Occupations or industries with fewer than 50 workers, or with an
employment relative error greater than 50 percent, are not
shown. Wage estimates with a relative error greater than 30
percent are not shown. Employment totals for all industries
surveyed reflect employment levels in each industry for the
survey reference months listed in appendix B. Appendix B
provides more complete definitions of terms and statistical
concepts.
National, State, and MSA data across surveyed industries are available on the OES Web site at http://www.bls.gov/
oes/. National occupational employment data for all occupations at the two-digit and more detailed three-digit SIC
levels also are available on the Web site. Additional information about the structure of the OES classification system
is provided in appendix A of this bulletin. Definitions for all
occupations are available on the Standard Occupational Classification Web site at http://www.bls.gov/soc/.
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Employment and Wages by
Major Occupational Group
and Industry
Fatemeh Hajiha
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for detailed occupations in selected industries. Following
the articles in this bulletin, table 1 shows national employment, hourly mean wage, annual mean wage, and percentile
wages for each detailed occupation. Table 2 presents a
sample of the data available from the OES survey, including
national industry-specific and State and MSA cross-industry employment and wage data for the five largest occupations within each major group of the Standard Occupational
Classification (SOC). (For a description of the SOC system
used by Federal agencies, see appendix A.).
ince 1996, the Occupational Employment Statistics
(OES) program has collected occupational employment
and wage information from all industries each year.
The OES survey covers 400 detailed industries and more
than 760 occupations, and collects employment and wage
data for 400,000 establishments each year, or 1.2 million establishments over the full 3-year sampling period. This survey design permits estimation and analysis of wage distributions by occupation across all industries as well as within
individual industries, and by detailed geographic areas.
The following analysis examines employment and wages
by major occupational group across all industries, and wages
Employment and wages by major occupational
group
The OES program collects and publishes data for 22 of the 23
Fatemeh Hajiha is an economist in the Division of Occupational
and Administrative Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Text table 1. Percentile wages by major occupational group
Hourly earnings
Major occupational group
25th
75th
50th
90th
percen- percen- percen- percentile
tile
tile
tile
Employment
10th
percentile
Total ...........................................
127,980,370
$6.76
$8.72
$13.01
$20.31
$30.23
$16.35
Management ......................................................................
Legal ..................................................................................
Computer and mathematical .............................................
Architecture and engineering ............................................
Business and financial operations ....................................
Healthcare practitioner and technical ...............................
Life, physical, and social science .....................................
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media ...............
Education, training, and library .........................................
Construction and extraction .............................................
7,212,360
909,370
2,825,870
2,489,070
4,676,680
6,118,970
1,067,730
1,508,790
7,658,480
6,239,430
14.62
12.76
14.95
14.36
12.65
10.97
11.54
7.26
7.68
8.84
20.84
17.36
20.26
19.09
16.47
15.05
15.52
10.52
11.46
11.29
30.88
27.03
27.72
25.78
21.98
20.56
21.53
16.19
17.41
15.57
44.77
47.77
36.66
33.97
29.67
27.65
29.97
24.14
24.14
21.56
66.62
(1)
45.62
42.76
39.74
41.87
40.71
34.35
31.94
27.89
34.04
33.19
29.02
27.08
24.32
24.01
23.90
19.12
18.81
17.05
Installation, maintenance, and repair ................................
Community and social services .......................................
Protective service .............................................................
Sales and related ..............................................................
Production .........................................................................
Office and administrative support ....................................
Transportation and material moving .................................
Healthcare support. ..........................................................
Personal care and service ................................................
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance .............
Farming, fishing, and forestry ...........................................
Food preparation and serving related ..............................
5,323,070
1,523,890
2,957,990
13,418,240
11,270,210
22,798,590
9,410,660
3,122,870
2,802,050
4,275,340
453,050
9,917,660
8.85
8.83
7.16
6.15
7.27
7.47
6.57
6.91
5.97
6.18
6.26
5.71
11.58
11.38
9.14
7.16
8.95
9.32
8.09
8.06
6.76
7.13
6.68
6.29
15.92
15.12
13.66
9.63
11.81
12.04
10.96
9.85
8.28
8.71
7.76
7.13
21.14
20.35
20.58
16.35
16.25
15.93
15.63
12.32
11.04
11.39
10.62
8.85
26.44
26.28
27.32
27.21
21.87
20.31
21.02
15.48
16.80
15.19
15.44
11.59
16.81
16.44
15.64
13.91
13.27
13.09
12.77
10.53
10.10
9.80
9.44
8.04
1
Represents a wage above $70 per hour.
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Mean
wage
Chart 1. Mean hourly wage and percent of total employment by major occupational group, 2001
Management($34.04)
($34.04)
Management
5.6%
Legal($33.19)
($33.19)
Legal
0.7%
Occupation group (with mean hourly wage shown in parentheses)
Computer
and
mathematical($29.02)
($29.02)
Computer
and
mathematical
2.2%
Architecture
and
engineering($27.08)
($27.08)
Architecture
and
engineering
1.9%
Business
financial
operations($24.32)
($24.32)
Business
andand
financial
operations
3.7%
Healthcare
practitioner
technical
($24.01)
Healthcare
practitioner
andand
technica
(@24.01)l
4.8%
physical,
social
science($23.90)
($23.90)
Life, Life,
physical,
andand
social
science
0.8%
Arts, design,
entertainment,
sports,
and
media($19.12)
($19.12)
Arts, design,
entertainment,
sports,
and
media
1.2%
Education,
training,
and
library($18.81)
($18.81)
Education,
training,
and
library
6.0%
Construction
and
extraction
Construction
and
extraction($17.05)
($17.05)
4.9%
4.2%
Installation,
maintenance,
and
repair($16.81)
($16.81)
Installatiion,
maintenance,
and
repair
Community
social
services($16.44)
($16.44)
Community
andand
social
services
1.2%
Protective
service($15.64)
($15.64)
Protective
service
2.3%
10.5%
Sales
and
related($13.91)
($13.91)
Sales
and
related
Production($13.27)
($13.27)
Production
8.8%
17.8%
Office
administrative
support($13.09)
($13.09)
Office
andand
administrative
support
Transportation
and
materialmoving
moving($12.77)
($12.77)
Transportation
and
material
7.4%
Healthcare
support($10.53)
($10.53)
Healthcare
support
2.4%
Personal
care
and
service($10.10)
($10.10)
Personal
care
and
service
2.2%
Building
and grounds
cleaning
and
maintenance
Building
and grounds
cleaning
and
maintenance($9.80)
($9.80)
3.3%
Farming,
fishing,
and
forestry
Farming,
fishing,
and
forestry($9.44)
($9.44)
0.4%
FoodFood
preparation
and
serving
preparation
and
servingrelated
related($8.04)
($8.04)
7.7%
0
5,000,000
5,000,000
10,000,000
10,000,000
15,000,000
15,000,000
20,000,000
20,000,000
25,000,000
25,000,000
Employment level (employment share annoted)
groups are management; healthcare practitioner and technical; education, training, and library; construction and extraction; and installation, maintenance, and repair. The mean
wage in each of these groups is greater than the mean wage
for all workers across occupational groups. The management group, with about 7.2 million workers, has the second
largest employment among the midsize occupational groups
and the highest mean wage among all occupational groups.
The installation, maintenance, and repair group, with 5.3 million workers, has the smallest employment and lowest mean
wage among the midsize occupational groups. Still, the mean
wage of $16.81 per hour for this group is higher than the
mean wage for all workers across occupational groups.
The remaining 12 occupational groups account for 22.4
percent of total employment, or 28.6 million workers. Among
these, the business and financial operations group, with
around 4.7 million workers, has the largest employment, and
the farming, fishing, and forestry occupations, with fewer
than 0.5 million, the smallest. Four of the twelve smallest
occupational groups—legal; computer and mathematical; architecture and engineering; and business and financial operations—have the second-, third-, fourth-, and fifth-highest mean wage, respectively, among all occupational groups.
Another four—farming, fishing, and forestry; building and
grounds cleaning and maintenance; personal care and service; and healthcare support—have the second-, third-,
major occupational groups in the SOC. The OES survey
does not cover military specific occupations. Chart 1 displays employment, the percentage of total employment, and
the mean wage for each of these groups. The chart is arrayed by mean wage, with the highest paying occupational
group on the top and the lowest paying group on the bottom. Total employment for all occupational groups in 2001
was approximately 128 million workers.
In terms of employment and wages, the 22 occupational
groups fall into three broad categories. The first consist of
five groups with the largest employment. They are sales and
related; production; office and administrative support; transportation and material moving; and food preparation and
serving related. These groups together account for more
than one-half of total employment, or about 67 million workers. Of the five, the office and administrative support group,
with about 22.8 million workers, is the largest, and the transportation and material moving group, with more than 9.4 million workers, is the smallest. The mean wage in each of these
five major groups is less than the mean wage for all workers
across occupational groups ($16.35). The food preparation
and serving related group has a mean wage of $8.04 per hour,
the lowest among all occupational groups.
A second category consists of five occupational groups
with midsize employment. Accounting for more than onequarter of total employment, or 32.6 million workers, these
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workers earn less than $11.59 per hour, a difference of only
$5.88 per hour.
In addition to having the highest mean wage, the management occupations have the second widest distribution
of wages between the 10th- and the 90th-percentile wage.
Ten percent of workers in this group earn less than $14.62
per hour, while ninety percent earn less than $66.62 per hour,
a difference of $52.00 per hour. However, the management
group does not have the highest wages in all percentile wage
categories. The group ranks second in the 10th- and 90thpercentile categories. The largest distribution of wages is
among legal occupations, which has a difference of at least
$57.24 between the 10th- and 90th-percentile wages.
As shown in text table 1, the mean wage in every occupational group is higher than the 50th-percentile, or median,
wage for that group, suggesting that the top half of workers
has a wider wage distribution than does the lower half. In
other words, the distribution of wages in each occupational
group is skewed towards the higher end of the wage range.
Chart 2 uses the percentile wages from text table 1 to
graphically display the wage distribution for each major occupational group. Combined, the portions of the bars represent the middle 80 percent of the distribution for each group.
The left endpoint of the bar indicates the 10th-percentile
wage-–10 percent of workers in the occupational group earn
less than that wage. The right endpoint of the bar indicates
fourth-, and fifth-lowest mean wage.
Percentile wages by occupational group
In addition to total employment and mean wage by major
occupational group, text table 1 also displays the 10th-, 25th-,
50th-, 75th-, and 90th-percentile wages for each of the 22
major occupational groups. A percentile wage shows the
percentage of workers in an occupation who earn less than a
given wage and the percentage who earn more. For example,
the 50th-percentile wage, or median wage, is the pay level at
which 50 percent of workers earn more and 50 percent earn
less. Likewise, 10 percent of workers earn less than the 10thpercentile wage and 90 percent of workers earn less than the
90th-percentile wage. The middle 80 percent of workers in an
occupational group earn wages between these two endpoints.
As indicated earlier, the lowest paid occupational group
is the food preparation and serving related occupations. This
is clearly indicated by the fact that, for each percentile wage
shown, the food preparation and serving related group wage
is lower than that for any of the other groups. In addition to
being the lowest paid occupational group, the food preparation and serving related occupations have the narrowest
distribution of wages among all occupational groups. Ten
percent of workers in this group, or approximately 1 million,
earn less than $5.71 per hour, while ninety percent of the
Chart 2. Wage distribution by occupational group, 2001
75th
percentile
10th
25th
percentile percentile
Management
$66.62
$14.62
Legal
Legal occupations
(1)
$12.76
Computer and mathematical
$14.95
Architecture and engineering
Architectureandengin
eeringoccupations
$45.62
$14.36
Business and financial operations
$42.76
$12.65
practioner and technical
HealthcarepractitionersanHealthcare
dtechnica
l occupations
$39.74
$10.97
Life, physical, and social science
$41.87
$11.54
media
Arts, design, entertainment,Arts,
spodesign,
rts, aentertainment,
ndmediaosports,
ccupand
atio
ns
$40.71
$34.35
$7.26
Education, training, and library
$7.68
$31.94
and extraction
ConstructionandextraConstruction
ctionoccu
pations
$8.84
Installation, maintenance, and repair
$8.85
$26.44
Communityandsocial servicesoccupations
$8.83
$26.28
Community and social services
Protective service
$27.89
$7.16
Salesandrelatedoccupations
Sales and related
$27.32
$6.15
Production
$7.27
Office
support
Officeandadministrative
suand
ppoadministrative
rt occupatio
ns
$7.47
Transportation and material moving
$27.21
$27.81
$20.31
$6.57
support
HealthcaresupportHealthcare
occupatio
ns
$21.02
$15.48
$6.91
Personal care and services
$5.97
Building
and
maintenance
Buildingandgroundscleanin
gand
mgrounds
aintencleaning
anceoand
ccu
pations
$6.18
$16.80
$15.19
$6.26
Farming, fishing and forestry
preparation
serving
related
FoodpreparationandseFood
rving
relatedand
occu
patio
ns
$15.44
$5.71
$0
$0
$11.59
$10
$10
$20
$20
$30
$30
$40
$40
Hourly wages
1
90th
percentile
Represents a wage above $70 per hour.
5
$50
$50
$60
$60
$70
$70
Text table 2. Mean wages for selected OES occupations and two-digit SIC industries
Industry
Occupation
Financial managers .....................................................
Accountants and auditors ...........................................
Computer programmers .............................................
Sales representatives, wholesale and
manufacturing, except technical and scientific
products. ..................................................................
Secretaries, except legal, medical, and
executive ..................................................................
Janitors and cleaners, except maids and
housekeeping workers ............................................
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers ..............
Machinery maintenance workers ...............................
General Food and
Agriculbuilding kindred
tural
contrac- products
services
tors
(mfg.)
Electric,
gas, and
sanitary
services
Food
stores
DeposiPersonal
Health
tory
institu- services services
tions
$28.10
22.05
24.14
$32.18
23.80
29.81
$37.88
23.72
26.16
$40.58
25.89
29.22
$35.09
20.18
23.82
$31.81
21.85
29.50
$32.04
22.41
26.49
$32.52
21.45
26.20
21.31
23.08
22.47
24.22
17.96
21.89
14.51
20.23
11.10
11.52
13.14
14.80
10.98
13.60
10.50
12.14
8.85
9.61
10.09
8.74
11.34
13.80
10.47
10.60
15.18
11.80
12.85
21.18
8.36
8.57
14.27
8.49
10.06
18.36
9.18
9.40
16.29
9.26
10.20
14.83
the 90th-percentile wage–-10 percent of workers in the occupational group earn more than that wage. Similarly, the inner
bar segment between the 25th and 75th percentiles shows
the middle 50 percent of the distribution for each of the occupational groups.
As shown in chart 2, the width of the wage distributions
for both the middle 80 percent and middle 50 percent of workers in an occupational group generally declines with the mean
wage of that group. Wages for the middle 50 percent of
workers are skewed, to varying degrees, toward the lower
end of the pay distribution for all occupational groups. Most
noticeable in this regard are the farming, fishing, and forestry; personal care and service; and sales and related groups.
By contrast, wages for the middle 50 percent of workers in
computer and mathematical; architecture and engineering;
education, training, and library; and installation, maintenance,
and repair groups are comparatively less skewed toward the
lower end of the pay distribution.
In addition to cross-industry estimates for the 22 major
occupational groups, the OES program produces detailed
occupational wages across all industries. These estimates
show that wages for detailed occupations can vary substantially within a major occupational group. This is due to the
fact that occupational groups incorporate data from as many
as 75 specific occupations into the mean hourly wages. For
example, the legal occupations group includes occupations
such as lawyers and legal secretaries. The wages and employment for both are included in the overall wage and employment estimates for legal occupations, even though the
mean hourly wage of lawyers is almost 3 times that of legal
secretaries. The shares of employment accounted for by
these occupations will affect the wages for the entire legal
occupations group. Because of these variations, comparative wages for detailed occupations in different major occupational groups might not follow the overall pattern of wage
difference noted between their respective major groups. Table
1 of this publication shows these variations.
by industry major groups at the two-digit level within the
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. Text table 2
shows the mean wage for eight selected OES occupations in
eight selected two-digit industries. Wages for detailed occupations vary according to industry, as illustrated in the
table. For example, while financial managers have high overall wages compared with other detailed occupations, the
mean wage for financial managers itself varies depending on
the industry in which they are employed.
In fact, among the occupations for which data are shown
in text table 2, financial managers show the largest variation
in wages, with $12.48 separating the highest paying industry
from the lowest. The mean wage for financial managers ranges
from $40.58 per hour in the electric, gas, and sanitary services industry to $28.10 per hour in the agricultural services
industry. Another large difference between industries, $11.09,
occurs for the occupation of machinery maintenance workers. The hourly mean wages for these workers range from
$21.18 per hour in the electric, gas, and sanitary services
industry to $10.09 per hour in agricultural services. The occupation of janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners, exhibits a smaller variation among the selected
industries, with $3.44 separating the highest wage from the
lowest. The mean wage of this occupation across the eight
selected industries ranges from $11.80 per hour in electric,
gas, and sanitary services to $8.36 per hour in food stores.
Similarly, mean wages vary across occupations in an industry. The electric, gas, and sanitary services industry has
the highest wages among industries shown for all occupations except computer programmers, for which it has the third
highest wage. It is interesting that, while the highest wages
for each occupation are fairly concentrated in this single
industry, the lowest wages are found in three industries—
agricultural services, food services, and personal services.
Because text table 2 shows only a sample of industries and
occupations, it may not reflect the overall wage pattern for a
given industry. Detailed information about industries and
occupational employment and wage estimates at the twodigit industry level are available on the OES Web site at
http://www.bls.gov/oes/.
Occupational wages by two-digit SIC industry
The OES program also produces detailed occupational wages
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7
High-Tech Occupations by
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Patrick Kilcoyne
T
and persons not using any cutting-edge technology in their
work would be incorrectly identified as high-tech workers.
Out of consideration for these factors, high-tech occupations are defined for the purposes of this ariticle as consisting of workers who typically or necessarily utilize new technologies—those that are changing the ways in which people
live and work—in order to perform their duties. Using this
criterion and the occupational definitions from the 2000 Standard Occupation Classification (SOC) system, occupations
were selected for inclusion in a high technology subgroup.
A list was compiled of the 36 occupations determined to be
utilizing new technologies to the greatest extent, and they
will be referred to in this article as “high-tech occupations.”
This list of high-tech occupations, shown below, may change
in the future as new technologies become standard, and others are brought into the workplace.
he term high-tech has always denoted a very ambiguous and amorphous concept. An industry or an occupational field that is commonly known as high-tech
one year could be using technology or skills that are considered to be standard only a few years later. Low-skilled workers can be found in industries known as high-tech, and most
people would not consider these workers to be employed in
high-tech occupations. Similarly, workers who perform highly
skilled functions using the latest technology could be employed in very low-tech, older industries.
However high-tech occupations are defined, practical
knowledge would lead us to expect to find these occupations grouped together, either by wage rate, industry, or geographical area. This article uses criteria based on the level of
technology utilization to identify high-tech occupations. It
then provides a statistical summary by metropolitan statistical
area (MSA) of the wage and employment estimates for technologically oriented occupations. According to the 2001
Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey, there were
dramatic differences in these estimates by MSA.
SOC code
15-1011
15-1021
15-1031
15-1032
15-1051
15-1061
15-1081
Defining high-tech
Previous studies have identified high-tech occupations by
the level of education that an individual must have in order
to be employed in a given field. By this standard, many
professional occupations are termed high-tech, even though
the incumbents may be performing their duties using technology that has been available for generations. In other
words, the educational attainment criterion may be useful for
identifying high-wage, or high-potential, jobs but is not directly related to high technology as a concept.
Other researchers have attempted to define high-tech occupations as consisting of workers in industries that utilize
new technologies. The logic of this classification is that,
because the processes being used in these industries are
technically advanced, their employees, to a certain extent,
must be also. However, as with all industries, not all of the
people employed at firms in these industries are producing
technical products or making use of advanced technology
to perform their duties. Therefore, many unskilled workers
17-2011
17-2031
17-2041
17-2061
17-2071
17-2072
17-2151
17-2161
17-2171
17-3021
17-3023
17-3024
19-1021
19-1022
19-1041
19-1042
19-2011
19-2012
19-2021
19-2031
Patrick Kilcoyne is an economist in the Division of Occupational
and Administrative Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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SOC title
Computer and information scientists, research
Computer programmers
Computer software engineers, applications
Computer software engineers, systems software
Computer systems analysts
Database administrators
Network systems and data communications
analysts
Aerospace engineers
Biomedical engineers
Chemical engineers
Computer hardware engineers
Electrical engineers
Electronics engineers, except computer
Mining and geological engineers
Nuclear engineers
Petroleum engineers
Aerospace engineering and operations technicians
Electrical and electronic engineering technicians
Electro-mechanical technicians
Biochemists and biophysicists
Microbiologists
Epidemiologists
Medical scientists, except epidemiologists
Astronomers
Physicists
Atmospheric and space scientists
Chemists
Text table 1. Employment shares and wage rates for the 10 metropolitan areas with the largest shares
of high-tech workers, 2001
(Shares in percent)
High tech
MSA
San Jose, CA PMSA .............................................
Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA ..............................
Melbourne-Titusville-Palm Bay, FL MSA ..............
Huntsville, AL MSA ................................................
Lowell, MA-NH PMSA ...........................................
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC MSA .................
Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSA .....................
Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA ....................
Boise City, ID MSA ................................................
Austin-San Marcos, TX MSA ................................
Employment share
10.68
9.81
7.15
6.80
6.43
6.20
6.16
5.71
5.67
5.30
Annual
wage
$79,800
68,630
48,120
62,710
71,560
65,330
67,830
69,880
49,940
66,370
Nonhigh-tech
wage
$45,210
37,750
30,780
32,800
39,120
34,730
41,030
39,830
31,340
33,650
Employment share
Annual
wage
Nontechnology
group
wage
19.92
20.26
17.88
16.33
15.53
16.48
14.72
14.48
13.69
14.26
$73,460
60,260
49,830
56,070
62,480
55,960
63,340
63,890
48,730
55,420
$43,190
36,080
28,390
31,310
37,410
32,900
39,250
37,910
29,910
32,140
Technology group
Text table 2. Employment shares and wage rates for the 10 metropolitan areas with the smallest shares of hightech workers, 2001
(Shares in percent)
High tech
MSA
Yuba City, CA MSA ................................................
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA .....................
Jonesboro, AR MSA .............................................
Brownsville-Harlingen-San Benito, TX MSA .........
Punta Gorda, FL MSA ...........................................
Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ PMSA .................
Gadsden, AL MSA ................................................
Jacksonville, NC MSA ..........................................
Stockton-Lodi, CA MSA ........................................
Yuma, AZ MSA ......................................................
19-2042
19-4021
19-4031
19-4041
19-4051
27-1014
29-2011
29-2033
29-2034
Employment share
0.61
.62
.63
.67
.68
.68
.69
.72
.73
.73
Annual
wage
$54,980
39,870
38,500
46,610
43,790
50,220
40,310
41,680
51,240
51,790
Nonhigh-tech
wage
$32,800
24,410
26,120
24,590
27,430
31,960
26,180
24,620
32,400
24,630
Employment share
Annual
wage
Nontechnology
group
wage
7.41
5.94
8.68
6.05
11.86
6.52
8.65
5.83
5.86
6.19
$55,750
44,830
41,370
44,550
43,990
49,430
43,870
42,140
54,520
46,520
$31,140
23,230
24,770
23,480
25,350
30,880
24,620
23,680
31,190
23,420
Technology group
A different method of classifying workers as high-tech is
to identify major groups in the SOC among whom the use of
technology is prevalent. The four major groups usually considered be the most technologically oriented are: Computer
and mathematical science occupations (15-0000), Architecture and engineering occupations (17-0000), Life, physical,
and social science occupations (19-0000), and Healthcare
practitioner and technical occupations (29-0000). The rationale for including all of the occupations in these groups as
high-tech is that even those workers who are not making use
of cutting-edge technology to perform their tasks are probably associated with other workers who are, thereby achieving higher productivity in their own occupation. When all of
the workers from these major groups are included, the list of
high-tech occupations increases from 36 to more than 100.
The workers in these groups will be referred to in this article
as employed in “technology group occupations.”
Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographer
Biological technicians
Chemical technicians
Geological and petroleum technicians
Nuclear technicians
Multi-media artists and animators
Medical and clinical laboratory technologists
Nuclear medicine technologists
Radiologic technologists and technicians
The criterion used in the selection of these occupations
does not always lead to a clear stratification according to the
SOC. For example, although most of the occupations from
the major group Computer and mathematical science occupations (15-0000), are included as high-tech occupations,
some, such as Computer support specialists (15-1041), were
not included because of the nontechnological aspects of
their job duties. Conversely, only one occupation, Multimedia artists and animators (27-1014), was included from the
major group Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
occupations (27-0000). None of the management and supervisory occupations was included in this list because of the
OES coding principle that these individuals must spend at
least 80 percent of their time supervising workers rather than
performing work that might be considered high-tech. Also,
residual occupations (those with titles ending in the phrase,
“all other”) were excluded from this list.
Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)
The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) program collected occupational employment and wage data in 337 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) in 2001. Text table 1 shows
the 10 MSAs with the largest estimates for high-tech workers as a percentage of total MSA employment, and text table
2 shows the MSAs with the lowest estimates. These tables
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list the average annual wages for both the high-tech and
technology group occupations, as well as those of all workers outside of these classifications. The map on the following page displays the percentage of high-tech workers for all
MSAs.
In text table 1, the wages for high-tech workers is higher
than the wages for technology group workers in 9 out of the
10 MSAs with the highest percentages of high-tech workers. Conversely, text table 2 shows that the wage estimate
for technology group workers is higher than the wage estimate for high-tech workers in 7 out of the 10 MSAs with the
lowest percentages of high-tech workers. Not surprisingly,
there is a connection between the percentage of high-tech
workers in an area and the percentage of workers in technology group occupations. From these tables, it is also clear
that there is a correlation between the percentage of hightech workers in an area and the level of wages of both hightech and non-high-tech workers in the same area.
high-tech workers in an MSA and the annual wages paid to
all other workers in that MSA is 0.604, while the correlation
coefficient between the percentage of technology group
workers in an MSA and the annual wages paid to all other
workers in that MSA is only 0.418.
This demonstrates that, once again, the more specialized
class of technology workers appears to have a greater effect
on both their own wages and area wages in general than
does the technology group, and that this effect is not accounted for by the relatively higher incomes of the high-tech
workers.
A number of empirical studies have documented that unskilled labor and capital are substitutes, while skilled labor
and capital are complements. Similarly, high-tech workers,
as defined in this article, are performing work that is both
highly skilled and capital intensive, which not only leads to
increased wages but requires fewer unskilled workers. Because of the relatively lower demand for unskilled workers in
high-tech areas, productivity gains and greater demand for
tech workers tend to result in a wage distribution that is more
positively skewed than those in other areas. This would
appear to support the theory of a skill-biased technological
difference between MSAs.
According to this theory, technological advancements
that are introduced into the workplace decrease the demand
for unskilled workers and increase the demand for skilled
workers. Because a decrease in the demand for certain workers will lower their relative wages if the supply of workers is
held constant, technology improvements result in greater
wage inequality between highly skilled and unskilled workers in the labor market. The data presented in this article
indicate that the wages paid to non-high-tech workers within
high-tech MSAs tend to be higher, possibly caused by rent
sharing,1 increased productivity of non-high-tech workers
due to their high-tech environment, or a substitution of higher
skilled workers for unskilled labor.
Interpreting the results
A correlation coefficient is a number between -1 and 1 that
measures the degree to which two variables are linearly related. If there is perfect linear relationship with positive slope
between the two variables, we have a correlation coefficient
of 1; if there is positive correlation, whenever one variable
has a high (low) value, so does the other. For all MSAs, the
correlation coefficient between the percentage of high-tech
workers in an MSA and the annual wages paid to those
workers in that area is 0.658, while the correlation coefficient
between the percentage of technology group workers in an
MSA and the annual wages paid to those workers in that
area is only 0.481. This would seem to indicate that technology-oriented workers tend to be clustered in communities
that are, generally speaking, technological centers that are
willing to pay more than other areas for workers who possess advanced technical skills. The relationship between
the percentage of employment and wages is much stronger
for the high-tech workers than for the technology group
workers.
The correlation coefficient between the percentage of
1
The rent-sharing hypothesis of wage behavior applies to situations in which employers, for any of a number of reasons, feel compelled to share some of their profits with their employees.
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11
Employment and Wages
in Elementary and Secondary
Schools
Chakinna Brewington
T
he number of people working directly in the education industries demonstrates the importance of investment in education in the United States. With 11.5
million workers, or about 9 percent of total employment, educational services (Standard Industrial Classification 82) is
one of the largest employing industries in the Nation. The
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) divides SIC 82 into
five three-digit industries: Elementary and secondary schools
(SIC 821); colleges, universities, professional schools and
junior colleges (SIC 822); libraries (SIC 823); vocational
schools (SIC 824); and schools, and educational services,
not elsewhere classified (SIC 829).
Drawing on 2001 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’
Occupational Employment Statistics survey (OES), this article focuses on the staffing and wages of teachers, teacher
support workers, and administrative workers in elementary
and secondary schools (SIC 821) and highlights the variation in the staffing and wages among States. Table 1 shows
the distribution of employment and annual mean wages for
the detailed occupations in the three occupational groups.
These occupations, combined, account for 5.1 million workers, or about two-thirds of employment in the Nation’s elementary and secondary schools (SIC 821). Teachers are 46
percent of employment in elementary and secondary schools,
while teacher support occupations make up 14 percent and
administrative workers account for 4 percent. Elementary
school teachers, with 1.4 million workers, is the largest detailed occupation within the three occupation groups discussed here, and is also one of the largest occupations in the
United States. Other dominant occupations in this industry
are secondary school teachers and teacher assistants, with
around 1 million employees each, followed by middle school
teachers with about 570,000 employees.
Chakinna Brewington is an economist in the Division of Occupational and Administrative Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Text table 1. Employment and annual mean wage for three categories of occupations in elementary and secondary schools
(SIC 821), 2001
Employment
Occupation
Annual mean wage
Total employment in elementary and secondary schools ...................................................
7,985,850
$36,020
Teachers ...............................................................................................................................
Kindergarten teachers, except special education ..........................................................
Elementary school teachers, except special education ................................................
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education ................................
Vocational education teachers, middle school ................................................................
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education ........................
Vocational education teachers, secondary school. .......................................................
Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school ............
Special education teachers, middle school ....................................................................
Special education teachers, secondary school. ............................................................
3,662,320
150,760
1,435,620
569,140
18,240
975,100
103,870
203,180
85,490
120,920
44,120
42,400
43,370
43,550
43,420
45,390
44,970
45,230
43,160
45,860
Teacher support ....................................................................................................................
Librarians .........................................................................................................................
Library technicians ..........................................................................................................
Audio-visual collections specialists .................................................................................
Instructional coordinators ................................................................................................
Teacher assistants ..........................................................................................................
1,073,650
61,790
25,600
5,600
32,100
948,560
22,180
46,110
23,290
36,540
53,220
19,450
Administrative ........................................................................................................................
Managerial ........................................................................................................................
Business ..........................................................................................................................
Financial ...........................................................................................................................
318,120
287,560
19,580
10,980
66,690
59,460
46,040
48,690
Other occupations ................................................................................................................
2,931,760
32,930
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As one might expect, about half of those employed by
elementary and secondary schools are teachers. However,
the teachers’ proportion of school employment and their
salary levels are not consistent across all States. For example, teachers’ share of industry employment varies from
33 percent in Kentucky to 56 percent in Missouri. In the
case of earnings, annual mean wages for teaching occupations vary from $59,615 in New York to $31,847 in Montana.
The next section of this article discusses employment of
the teacher, teacher support worker, and administrative
worker groups with regard to various characteristics. The
following section focuses on wages for these occupations.
and Louisiana (25 percent) and those with the lowest share
of special education teachers include Indiana (12 percent)
and Texas (11 percent).
As in the case of teachers, the representation of teacher
support occupations varies by State. These support occupations include librarians, library technicians, audio-visual
collections specialists, instructional coordinators, and teacher
assistants. Chart 1 shows the States in which support workers' shares of industry employment are greatest. The States
with the smallest shares of teacher support workers include
West Virginia (7 percent) and Nevada (8 percent). Missouri,
which has the largest share of industry employment for teachers, has the third lowest share of employment in teacher support occupations (9 percent).
There are 948,560 teacher assistants in elementary and
secondary schools, or 12 percent of the industry’s employment. This single occupation accounts for about 90 percent
of the employment in teacher support occupations. In most
States, teacher assistants dominate employment in teacher
support occupations. The occupation’s share of employment ranges from 19 percent in Vermont to 6 percent in West
Virginia.
The final group of workers examined in this study is administrative employees. Administrative workers, a group that
accounts for 4 percent of employment in elementary and secondary schools, includes all managerial, business, and financial occupations. Clerical workers are not included in
this group. By State, the share of industry employment attributable to administrative occupations varies from under 3
percent in Utah to 5 percent in Arizona, the District of Colum-
Employment
There are about 3.6 million teachers in elementary and secondary schools nationwide. Text table 2 shows the share of
employment in teaching occupations that is found in elementary and secondary schools for each of the 50 States and the
District of Columbia. In Delaware, Pennsylvania, Nevada,
Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, teachers represent more than 50
percent of industry employment, while they account for only
33 percent in Kentucky and 36 percent in Michigan.
While some States have higher shares of teachers overall, they may have different concentrations of specific types
of teachers. Elementary school teachers account for the
highest share of elementary and secondary school employment in Nevada (27 percent) and North Dakota (26 percent).
This contrasts with Maine and Rhode Island, which have
the smallest shares, or 13 percent each. States with the highest shares of such teachers include New Mexico (26 percent)
Text table 2. Share of employment in teaching occupations as a percent of SIC 821 employment, 2001
State
Percent of
industry
employment
Missouri ............................................................
Delaware ..........................................................
Pennsylvania ....................................................
Nevada. ............................................................
Wisconsin .........................................................
Oklahoma .........................................................
Nebraska ..........................................................
West Virginia .....................................................
South Dakota ....................................................
South Carolina ..................................................
Oregon .............................................................
North Dakota ....................................................
New Jersey ......................................................
New York ...........................................................
Massachusetts ................................................
Iowa ..................................................................
Illinois ................................................................
Connecticut. .....................................................
Alaska ...............................................................
Texas ................................................................
Maine ................................................................
56
55
53
52
51
51
50
49
49
49
49
49
49
48
48
48
48
48
48
47
47
United States ..................................................
46
Tennessee ........................................................
Ohio ..................................................................
Minnesota .........................................................
46
46
46
State
Georgia .............................................................
Arkansas ..........................................................
North Carolina ..................................................
New Hampshire ...............................................
Mississippi ........................................................
Maryland ...........................................................
Louisiana ..........................................................
Idaho .................................................................
Colorado ...........................................................
Virginia ..............................................................
Montana ............................................................
Arizona .............................................................
Vermont ............................................................
Kansas .............................................................
Florida ...............................................................
Alabama ............................................................
Utah ..................................................................
Hawaii. ..............................................................
California ...........................................................
New Mexico ......................................................
Wyoming ...........................................................
Indiana ..............................................................
Washington .......................................................
District of Columbia ..........................................
Rhode Island ....................................................
Michigan ...........................................................
Kentucky ..........................................................
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Percent of
industry
employment
46
46
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
44
44
44
43
43
43
43
42
42
42
41
40
40
39
37
36
36
33
with
the highest
share
of occupations, 2001
Chart
1. States
Chart 1. States with
the highest
shares
of employment
in teacher
support
employment in teacher support occupations
Washington
WA
State
State
New Hampshire
NH
Alabama
AL
Utah
UT
Vermont
VT
0
0%
5
5%
10
15
10%
15%
20
20%
25
25%
Employment share
Employment share (in percent)
bia, West Virginia, Alaska, and Delaware. The largest detailed occupation in the administrative worker group is elementary and secondary school administrators, which includes school principals. While these administrators account
for just over 2 percent of industry employment in elementary
and secondary schools, they are reported in 85 percent of all
establishments in this industry.
The occupations outside of the three major categories
discussed here account for about one-third of total employment in elementary and secondary schools. The largest of
these are janitors, school bus drivers, food service workers,
and clerical workers. While these other occupations account
for smaller portions of total employment, they are found in
most schools in all States.
13 percent. Nationally, 16 percent of all teachers are special
education teachers.
On average, teacher support workers earn half as much as
teachers. Yet, the differences in wages between the two groups
also depend on where the jobs are located. While teachers in
New York earn the highest wages nationwide, teacher support
workers in the State earn less than half of the teachers’ pay.
Other States, such as Connecticut and New Jersey, that pay
teachers high wages also pay teacher support workers less
than half of what teachers earn. On the other hand, 33 States,
including Maine and Iowa, pay teacher support workers more
than half the wage of teachers, as shown in chart 2. In Nevada and the District of Columbia, teacher support workers
earn three-quarters of the teachers’ wage.
While they represent a small share of industry employment, administrative workers have earnings that far exceed
those earnings of teachers and teacher support workers. In
all States, administrative workers earn more than do teachers. Education administrator is the most commonly reported
occupation in elementary and secondary schools. With an
annual salary of over $71,000 per year, this is among the top
wage-earning occupations in elementary and secondary
schools. Other high-paying occupations in this group include chief executives ($95,510) and computer and information systems managers ($69,420).
Wage rates
Wage rates for the three major occupational groups in the
education industry are quite different. Nationally, administrative workers earn $66,690 per year. On average, teachers
earn $44,120 per year, or about two-thirds of the administrative workers’ salary, and teacher support occupations earn
$22,180 or about one-third of the administrative wage. Just
as employment for these occupations differs from State to
State, so do wages among workers in these groups. Text
table 3 displays teachers’ annual salaries by State for 2001.
Mean annual salaries for teachers range from $31,847 in Montana to $59,615 in New York.
Relative wages for specific types of teachers also vary by
State. While special education teachers earn wages, that are
4 percent higher on average, than those of non-special education teachers, States premium for special education teachers range from 13 percent in Colorado and 9 percent in Maryland to -9 percent in Hawaii and -6 percent in Missouri and
New Hampshire. Although Colorado has the highest relative wages for special education teachers, the share of teachers accounted for by special education teachers is less than
ALMOST 8 MILLION PEOPLE are directly or indirectly involved
with educating students in elementary and secondary
schools. Besides elementary school teachers, teacher assistants, and school principals, other occupations that are found
in nearly all schools include counselors, school bus drivers,
food service workers, and janitors. The staffing and wages
for these occupations may vary greatly by State. An understanding of the typical staffing in elementary and secondary
schools may be useful to those interested in employment in
this industry.
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Text table 3. Wage rates for teachers, by State, 2001
Mean
wage
State
Pennsylvania ....................................................
Alaska ...............................................................
Maine ................................................................
West Virginia .....................................................
Rhode Island ....................................................
Alabama ............................................................
Massachusetts ................................................
Florida. ..............................................................
Wyoming ...........................................................
Ohio ..................................................................
Virginia ..............................................................
North Dakota ....................................................
Delaware ..........................................................
South Carolina ..................................................
Vermont ............................................................
New Hampshire ...............................................
Georgia .............................................................
California ...........................................................
Michigan ...........................................................
Texas ................................................................
Indiana ..............................................................
$48,552
49,647
38,189
36,671
48,986
39,323
46,496
41,718
36,450
43,237
42,481
32,300
52,672
38,676
40,380
38,418
44,141
49,881
47,976
40,142
43,279
United States ..................................................
44,122
Minnesota .........................................................
Idaho .................................................................
North Carolina ..................................................
42,389
38,622
37,577
Mean
wage
State
New Mexico ......................................................
Illinois ................................................................
Hawaii ...............................................................
Tennessee ........................................................
Maryland ...........................................................
Kentucky ..........................................................
Louisiana ..........................................................
Connecticut ......................................................
Colorado ...........................................................
Oregon .............................................................
Arizona .............................................................
New York ...........................................................
Oklahoma .........................................................
Montana ............................................................
Arkansas ..........................................................
Wisconsin .........................................................
Nebraska ..........................................................
Utah ..................................................................
Mississippi ........................................................
Kansas .............................................................
Washington .......................................................
District of Columbia ..........................................
South Dakota ....................................................
Iowa ..................................................................
Nevada .............................................................
New Jersey ......................................................
Missouri ............................................................
$36,835
46,484
39,709
35,662
44,345
39,067
34,144
52,624
40,053
42,757
37,564
59,615
33,188
31,847
34,683
42,247
37,885
39,857
32,043
35,460
42,864
46,987
32,155
34,791
40,937
51,201
35,441
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Administrative
New and Emerging Occupations
in the 2000 Occupational
Employment Survey
Jerome Pikulinski
T
he Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey
conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
(BLS) is an important source of information about
new and emerging occupations. Jobseekers, curriculum planners, and students are among those interested in knowing
where the future job opportunities are going to be. Labor
market analysts at the national, State and local levels estimate current employment for occupations and also project
future employment for occupations, as well as openings due
to the need to replace workers currently in an occupation.
The process for developing the current and future employment for an occupation is systematic—starting with collecting information on the current workforce and concluding
with analysis leading to projections of this employment. In
addition to measuring employment for existing occupations,
many of the aforementioned consumers of data also want
information on new occupations.
above, some occupations, although not new, are emerging in
industries in which they were not previously found.
Methodology
The observations in this report were obtained from establishments responding to the OES survey. This survey is
conducted by the State Employment Security Agencies in
cooperation with BLS. The responding establishment is initially provided with a limited list of occupations and their
definitions. Establishment respondents are asked to indicate
on the survey questionnaire how many workers they have in
these occupations, by specific wage intervals. They are
further asked to enter the occupation title and definition for
any worker not covered by the provided occupations and
definitions.
Labor market analysts in the State agency take the respondent entries for occupations not included in the survey
form and determine the occupation classification in which
the associated data should be placed. The occupation classification structure used in the OES survey is the 2000 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. (See appendix A for a description of the SOC system.) Entries that
cannot be assigned to a specific detailed occupation in the
SOC are usually assigned to ‘all other’ categories in some of
the occupational divisions. These entries form a potential
pool for identifying new occupations.
Sometimes, the respondent entry is such that the decision as to which occupation it relates to is not clear. In such
cases, the State agency analyst tries to determine whether
the entry falls within the core definition for any occupation
existing in the SOC. If the State analyst determines that the
entry does not appear to relate to any occupation in the
SOC, including the ‘all other’ categories, he or she may opt
to seek assistance from a BLS coding expert. These inquiries
form another potential pool for identifying new occupations.
The information in this report was obtained from the 2000
OES survey. States forwarded the relevant survey entries
dealing with potentially new occupations to BLS for review.
At BLS, the information submitted by all States is reviewed
and grouped by potential occupation. There is a great deal
of judgment that must be exercised at every stage of this
process. As a result, there are no corresponding employ-
Background
The identification of new occupations is problematic. By
the time that one can conclusively confirm that there indeed
is a new occupation in the workforce, the occupation is often
no longer new. Complicating the process is the distinction
between an occupation and a job title. An occupation is a
broader concept that generally includes numerous job titles.
When a new title emerges in the workforce, it usually relates
to activities that fall under the definition of an already existing occupation. Conversely, the occupation title sometimes
stays the same, but the core activities that define the occupation change. In the former case there is not a new occupation. In the latter case, a determination must be made as to
whether a new occupation has arisen. These situations describe most of what occurs in the attempt to determine
whether there is a new occupation. Occasionally, a new
occupation appears that has a new title and clearly includes
duties that do not fall within the definition of any existing
occupation. (Typically, these new occupations are coded
into one of the residual classifications of the Standard Occupational Classification. See appendix A.) In addition to the
Jerome Pikulinski is an economist in the Division of Occupational
and Administrative Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Chart 1. New and emerging occupations by establishment
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of N&E occupations was reported by firms with more than
1,000 employees.
Patterns of new and emerging occupations
The 230 selections of potential new and emerging (N&E)
occupations were analyzed as a group with respect to a variety of distributions. These are establishment-size, industry, wage, regional, and SOC classification distributions.
Industry. New and emerging occupations arise in a number
of industries. More than 40 percent arise in services. This
dominant major group consists of several sectors, including
health, social services, legal assistance, and education, as
well as personal, business, and amusement and recreation
Establishment size. Chart 1 shows that more than 50 percent
of the N&E occupations were reported by establishment units
having fewer than 50 employees. This compares with about
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services. Within manufacturing, the durable goods sector is
the primary source of N&E occupations. As indicated in
chart 2, a variety of other industries account for the remaining occupations.
Almost one-half of the new and emerging occupations
are found in the group of wage ranges from $8.50 to $16.99.
Most of the remaining occupations are found in ranges that
start at $17 and higher. The number of N&E jobs in the
highest wage category reflects new positions for emergency
medical physicians at a number of hospitals.
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The following States and areas constitute the regions for which
data are presented in chart 4: Northeast—Connecticut, Delaware,
District of Columbia, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont; South—Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia; Midwest—Illinois,
Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska,
North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin; and West—
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Region. While the chart 4 suggests that some regions may
account for larger percentages of N&E occupations, no one
State dominates in this regard. The number of new and emerging occupations is relatively high in Western States, propor17
Chart 5. New and emerging occupations by classification, 2000
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The pivotal role of visual information in land use decisionmaking at the local government level continues to generate emerging Geographical Information System (GIS) occupations. Local government infrastructure investments
and land-use regulations require systemic development plans
and other land use data in visual form. Among other uses,
GIS information and models aid in discussions and negotiations between local governments and various private entities, including developers.
SOC classification. From an occupational classification perspective, the pattern of N&E occupations consists of a complex distribution that cuts across previously noted industry
patterns. Study and experience show that, within industry
classifications, many positions fall into occupational patterns that cut across industry lines. For example, the healthcare industry obviously requires healthcare support workers, but it also needs managers; installation, maintenence,
and repair personnel; transportation workers; and personnel
to staff business and financial operations. These occupations, in turn, are common to many other industries. Further
detail on these occupations is presented in the next section.
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Manufacturing processes.
Developments in selected occupational groups
This section highlights and briefly discusses specific occupations flagged as new or emerging, based on the results of
the 2000 OES survey round.
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Senior engineers—operations due diligence
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Quality control crew leaders—production line
The concept of “due diligence” typically refers to a profound review of financial and accounting documents in the
acquisition of a firm or in the process of investing in a firm.
The concept also applies to the engineering and production
activities, for which functional plans and systems may assume equal importance with the financial picture of a firm.
Industry adoption of the International Standards Organization (ISO) 9000 procedures is closely related to the creation
of a variety of management and technical positions that cer-
Occupations in the field of information technology
• GIS project managers
• GIS analysts—map production
• GIS analysts—land use
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tify the efficacy of the engineering and production functions. Positions intended to certify manufacturing standards
and quality production through use of well-documented procedures and processes continue to emerge.
has created demand for habilitation specialists, alcohol education instructors, Americorp volunteers, victim-witness coordinators, and interpreters for the deaf. For example, aggressive enforcement and control efforts, including rehabilitation, have necessitated education and training programs
for persons convicted of driving while intoxicated.
Healthcare.
• Credentialing positions
Transportation.
• Eligibility, necessity, and utilization reviewers
• Aircraft line and support technicians
• Selected medical specialties
• Armored car drivers
• Adjuvant therapists
• Aircraft interior refurbishers
In the health field, N&E occupations have addressed concerns with legal liabilities, responses to advancing medical
technologies, administrative adjustments to rising costs, and
alternative medical approaches. As a consequence, increased
attention has been directed toward establishing and updating the credentials and certifications of medical personnel.
New technologies and related certifications have created or
changed work content in emergency medicine, endoscopy,
enterostomal therapy, sonography, and retinal angiography,
to list only some areas. Rising costs have created the need
for additional cost-containment positions that determine the
necessity of treatment, the form of treatment, the duration
and location of treatment, and approved providers, among
other cost control measures. Adjuvant, or “helping,” therapies of alternative varieties have created additional occupational opportunities as insurers extend coverage options.
Included among providers of adjuvant therapies are acupuncturists, cultural healers, biofeedback clinicians, and sleep
technicians.
• Ship container placement planners
N&E transportation occupations are aircraft-line personnel, armored car drivers, and ship container placement planners. Aircraft occupations are associated with corporate
aircraft ownership. These aircraft owners require line technicians to move, fuel, and clean airplanes. The growth in the
number of corporate aircraft has led to demand for interior
refurbishers to maintain and renew interior accommodations.
The continued growth of various convenience stores and
fast-food outlets, among other factors, has created a need
for armored car drivers to collect receipts and deliver operating funds. Finally, international trade and current ship container technology have resulted in occupations for specialists who plan the loading and placement of containers aboard
ships.
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Human service occupations.
• Death and burial management
• Chaplains and religious educators
• Bereavement specialists
• Behavioral modification and adaptation
Security screeners
Crisis response specialists—telephone
Surveillance analysts
Construction traffic control officers
9-1-1 coordinators
Alarm monitoring center operators
In 2000, a variety of airport screening occupations appeared. These included managers and assistant managers
of airport screeners, screening supervisors, and screeners.
Similar occupations were created for work in the lobbies and
public areas of commercial and government buildings. Camera surveillance of retail sites created the need for analysts
to review videotapes and reports. The need for telephone
companies to support 9-1-1 call systems required the use of
various coordinators to oversee the installation and maintenance of required switches. The expansion of telephone call
centers of 9-1-1 type systems required increased staffing of
crisis response specialists. The management of traffic around
construction and utility repair sites called for the employment of specialized traffic control personnel. Finally, an ex-
The aging of the American population continues to create occupations related to deaths and burials. Some associated occupations include “death-call drivers,” who handle
initial disposition of human remains. Others are cemetery
personnel, who handle grave preparation and graveside arrangements. Other positions exist for persons who help in
the management of bereavement and subsequent grief management.
Chaplain occupations and others dealing with religious
education have been reported in nontraditional areas such
as home healthcare services, residential care facilities, other
health and allied services, labor unions and similar labor organizations, and some units of local government. The need
for behavior modification and adaptation by other means
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panded reliance upon silent alarm systems at businesses
and homes supported the need for alarm monitoring personnel at central alarm locations, partly due to local police complaints about having to respond to false alarms.
growing numbers of such firms have added conflict of interest specialists to their administrative staffs.
Technology-specific.
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Management support.
• Total quality management
• Bankruptcy coordinators
• Governmental affairs specialists
• Disaster business plan specialists
• Regulatory specialists
Satellites
Wheelchair and scooter maintenance
Environmental care
Nonmetallic technicians
Underground operations
Salvage technicians
The extensive development of satellite technology has
created occupations such as satellite engineers, satellite tracking technicians, field engineers for satellite uplink systems,
satellite tracking equipment repairers, telecommunications
switch technicians, and cable/satellite technicians. Increased
attention to environment management and care has led to
growth in the numbers of restoration cleaning technicians,
fire and water damage restoration technicians, mine cleanup
technicians, waste water technicians dealing with disposal
to city systems, and reverse osmosis repair and service technicians. The expanded use of underground routings of various pipeline and cable systems has boosted demand for
underground utility locators, underground directional boring specialists and operators, and cathodic protection specialists. The mobility needs of an expanding senior population have driven increases in the numbers of wheelchair and
scooter repair and service technicians. The prevalence of
nonmetallic materials in everyday products has created positions for laminator/welders of fiberglass tanks and pipes,
plastic welders, and laminators. Finally, the high intrinsic
value of components and materials going into high-technology products has resulted in an increase in salvage activities and in the growth of occupations engaged in the salvage of such goods as automobile parts and materials in
x-ray units.
• Supply chain and process control managers
• Overseas operations specialists
• Conflict of interest specialists
The total quality management label denotes a number of
related occupations that incorporate integrated management
functions: Total quality manager of process and International
Standards Organization (ISO) compliance; ISO management
representative in human resources, data processing, and
safety; document control/safety manager, ISO Procedures;
and safety director/quality control, among others. These
integrated managerial positions have resulted from widespread adoption of the process improvement approach to
management. The positions of governmental affairs specialist and manager of environmental affairs were created to address conditions outside of internal operations. Other regulatory specialist functions are more internal, such as those
performed by regulatory compliance managers; directors,
regulatory affairs and quality assurance; compliance representatives, software sales; regulatory specialists, branch
level; and compliance/document control specialists.
Global business opportunities and requirements have
spurred demand for international sales managers, senior
managers of international affairs, overseas operations specialists, directors of international accounting, and export/
import trade representatives. Domestically, business failures and personal credit problems have created the need for
bankruptcy coordinators at a variety of loan and consumer
finance establishments. At another level, concerns about
business disruptions resulting from natural and other disasters have provided opportunities for specialists who prepare
contingency plans that address possible risks.
Modern systems development and related processes have
created an entirely new set of integrated operations management functions. These require managers of supply chains,
resource managers of material or manufacturing resources
planning (MRP), supply chain managers, and process and
inventory control managers.
Law firms have increasingly found themselves in need of
protection against conflict of interest charges. As a result,
Summary and conclusions
The data from the supplemental sheet of the 2000 OES survey questionnaire have yielded a number of observations
about potentially new and emerging occupations. However,
as indicated in the earlier discussion of study methodology,
the methods used to analyze the data more closely resemble
case-study techniques than standard statistical procedures.
No claim is made about statistical significance and reliability; however, comparisons with total employment patterns
suggest the reasonableness of the observations. A number
of occupations have been highlighted here to substantiate
patterns with specific details.
If any conclusions are possible, they are that new and
emerging occupations are appearing throughout the economy, in many industries in many States. Increasing human
needs and new technology serve as the engine and fuel for
the creation and expansion of these jobs.
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Concentration of Entertainment-related
Employment by Metropolitan Area
Jillian Kerr
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Entertainment
With almost 18 out of every 1,000 workers in entertainment
occupations, Los Angeles has the highest concentration of
entertainment workers in the country. This should come as
no surprise, considering the fame of Hollywood and Los
Angeles’s “fashion district.” In New York City, home to the
theater district, Broadway, and art-savvy Soho, 14 out of
every 1,000 people are employed in entertainment services—
second only to Los Angeles. Orlando, the home of many
enormous amusement parks, and Nashville, the home of country music, also are among the MSAs with the largest concentrations of entertainment-related services in the United States.
These four metropolitan areas are the foci of this study.
Entertainment can be divided into four subcategories:
Drama, art, music and sports. The concentration of employment for these four types of entertainment is different in Los
Angeles, New York, Orlando, and Nashville, reflecting each
area’s unique character. Text tables 2 through 5 show the
employment, share of the MSA employment, and rank among
MSAs for each entertainment subcategory in each area. Rank
refers to how the metropolitan area’s concentration of subcategory employment compares with those of the other 336
metropolitan areas in the United States.
usic, sports, art, drama—all Americans enjoy some
form of entertainment. Entertainment workers serve
many functions, from athletes and coaches in the
sports arena to actors and set designers in the theater industry to fine artists and animators in the art world. This article
uses employment data from the Occupational Employment
Statistics (OES) program to locate those metropolitan areas
(MSAs) in which entertainment is created. What are the
entertainment hotspots in the United States? The answer to
this question can be found by examining the concentration
of entertainment workers among metropolitan areas, types
of entertainment, and sources of the entertainment.
The workers discussed in this article produce entertainment. This definition includes artists, actors, musicians, athletes, and models, as well as their agents and business managers. Employees of movie theaters, casinos, and bowling
allies, who contribute to the enjoyment of entertainment but
do not create entertainment, are not among the entertainment workers discussed in this article. OES data, which measure employment by occupation, show that Los Angeles,
CA; New York City, NY; Orlando, FL; and Nashville, TN, are
among the metropolitan areas with the highest concentrations of entertainment-related workers. Text table 1 shows
the employment in entertainment occupations, the total MSA
employment, and the entertainment share of total employment for each of these four metropolitan areas.
Jillian Kerr is an economist in the Division of Occupational and
Administrative Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drama
Drama services account for the largest share of entertainment employment in all four metropolitan areas. The drama
subcategory of entertainment includes the following occupations: Set and exhibit designers, actors, producers and
Text table 1. MSAs with large shares of entertainment
service employment, 2001
Text table 2. Drama-related employment by MSAs with high
concentrations of entertainment employment, 2001
MSA
Los Angeles-Long Beach,
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New York, NY ...................
Orlando, FL .....................
Nashville, TN ...................
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employment
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56,150
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New York, NY ....................
Orlando, FL ......................
Nashville, TN ....................
1.77
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employment
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directors, dancers, choreographers, film and video editors,
and theatrical and performance makeup artists. Text table 2
presents the drama-related employment data for Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, and Nashville.
Los Angeles has the second largest share of drama-related workers among the 337 metropolitan areas in the United
States. More than 1 out of every 100 hundred people employed in Los Angeles is employed in a drama-related occupation. Eighty-one percent of the more than 44,000 people
employed in such occupations are employed by the motion
picture industry. The motion picture industry has a huge
presence in Los Angeles, accounting for 3 percent of the
entire workforce.
Almost 1 percent of New York City’s workforce is employed in drama-related occupations. This city of more than
4 million workers ranks third in the Nation for its concentration of drama-related workers. As in Los Angeles, the motion picture industry employs the largest portion of drama
service workers, 77 percent. The producers, orchestras, and
entertainers industry, which includes Broadway theater companies and casting agencies, is the second largest employer
of drama services, with 9 percent of the area’s workers. Radio and television broadcasting stations are third, employing more than 5 percent of New York drama service workers.
Some of the main attractions at Orlando’s many amusement parks are the live performances. Orlando is fifth in the
country for share of drama workers. Fifty-one percent of its
drama-related workers are in the miscellaneous amusement
and recreation service industry, which includes amusement
parks. Other large employers of drama-service occupations
are the motion picture production and service industry and
the business services industry.
Nashville ranks ninth nationally for its concentration of
drama-related services. Most of the drama-related employment is found in the motion picture production and services
industry; the radio, television, and broadcasting industry;
and the producers, orchestras, and entertainers industry.
Los Angeles has the tenth largest share of art-related
workers in the United States. The motion picture industry
not only employs drama-related workers but also many artistic workers. Thirty-one percent of the MSA’s artists, such as
fine artists and animators, are found in this industry. The
wholesale trade of nondurable goods industry, which includes men’s, women’s, and children’s fashions, footwear,
and accessories, employs art workers such as designers and
illustrators. Seventeen percent of workers employed in artrelated occupations in Los Angeles are employed in this
fashion industry, the second largest employer of art-related
workers in the area.
Advertising is the dominant industry employing art-related service workers in New York City. More than 22 percent of New York City’s art-related employees are found in
this industry. With 5,630 people employed in art-related jobs,
New York City is sixth in the country for its share of artrelated workers. Other industries that employ more than 5
percent of art-service workers in this metropolitan area are
apparel, piece goods, and notions; printing and publishing;
motion picture production and services; and radio and television broadcasting.
Orlando’s art employment is not dominated by any industry. However, art employment in Orlando is concentrated in
several industries. The amusement and recreation services
industry; the engineering and architectural services industry; and the motion picture production and services industry
are all significant employers of the area’s art-related workers.
Nashville ranks 14th in the country in art-related employment. Art-related employment in Nashville is found in the
business services industry and the motion picture industries.
Art
Art occupations include fine artists, painters, sculptors, illustrators, multimedia artists, animators, and fashion designers. Text table 3 presents art-related employment data for the
four metropolitan areas with high concentrations of entertainment employment.
Music
The music subcategory consists of music directors, composers, musicians, singers, musical instrument repairers and
tuners. Text table 4 displays employment data for the music
subcategory in Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, and Nashville.
Los Angeles has the 12th largest share of music employees in the country. The industry comprising theatrical producers, bands, orchestras, and entertainers employs 52 percent of these workers in Los Angeles. Religious organizations
employ another 10 percent of music service-related workers.
Text table 3. Art-related employment in MSAs with high
concentrations of entertainment employment, 2001
Text table 4. Music-related employment in MSAs with high
concentrations of entertainment employment, 2001
MSA
Los Angeles-Long Beach,
CA ......................................
New York, NY .....................
Orlando, FL .......................
Nashville, TN .....................
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employment
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5,630
740
660
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MSA
Los Angeles-Long Beach,
CA ....................................
New York, NY .....................
Orlando, FL .......................
Nashville, TN .....................
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8,780
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840
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share of sports-related workers among the four areas discussed, ranks 86th among all MSAs in terms of employment
of such workers. Text table 5 shows that, in the sports
subcategory, Los Angeles is ranked 221st; New York City,
226th; Orlando, 118th; and Nashville, 86th.
Because this article focuses on subcategories of entertainment employment as a share of overall employment,
smaller cities stand out in sports-related employment due to
affiliations with schools, semiprofessional sports teams, and
other sports organizations. Text table 6 shows that the areas
with the highest concentrations of sports-related occupations are Great Falls, MT; Grand Forks, ND; Kenosha, WI;
Saint Joseph, MO; and Bellingham, WA. These five metropolitan areas all are among the 100 areas in the United States
with the smallest employment.
New York has a larger music community than Los Angeles: 8,800 versus 5,600. More than 2 out of every 1,000 workers in New York City and almost 16 percent of entertainment
service workers in New York City are involved with music
services. These figures make New York City the area with
the fifth highest concentration of music service workers in
the Nation. Eighty-nine percent of area workers with musicrelated occupations are employed in the producers, orchestras, and entertainers industry.
In Orlando, many music-related workers are employed by
membership organizations and repair services. Membership organizations include religious services as well as other
civil and social organizations. These workers would include
the musicians, who perform at church services, and the musical instrument repairers and tuners, who work behind the
scenes.
Nashville, famous for country music, is ranked 14th nationally in terms of employment in music-related services.
The producers, orchestras, and entertainers industry employs the most music-related services in this area.
Sports
The sports subcategory is unique among the entertainment
subcategories. The sports category contains athletes and
sports competitors, coaches, scouts, umpires, referees, and
athletic trainers. None of the four metropolitan areas already
discussed in this article has a high concentration of sportsrelated workers. In fact, Nashville, which has the highest
LOS ANGELES, NEW YORK CITY, ORLANDO, AND NASHVILLE are
clearly hotspots of American entertainment. Each metropolitan area employs entertainers in different industries, which
gives each area a unique character. Los Angeles and New
York City have a flare for fashion and the dramatic arts. Entertainment in Orlando thrives through its amusement parks.
Country music influences Nashville culture. The sports entertainment field has a unique niche in American life, very
different from that of the other forms of entertainment. The
products of the American entertainment industry are enjoyed
worldwide but their production is concentrated in a small
number of population centers.
Text table 5. Sports-related employment by MSA with high
concentrations of entertainment employment, 2001
Text table 6. MSAs with the highest shares of sports service
employment, 2001
MSA
Los Angeles-Long Beach,
CA ....................................
New York, NY .....................
Orlando, FL .......................
Nashville, TN .....................
Sportsrelated
employment
2,233
1,771
813
732
Sportsrelated
share of
total
Rank
among
MSAs
0.06
.4
.9
.16
221
256
118
86
MSA
Great Falls, MT .................
Grand Forks, ND-MN .......
Kenosha, WI ......................
St. Joseph, MO .................
Bellingham, WA ..................
23
Sportsrelated
employment
120
170
180
160
230
Sportsrelated
share of
total
0.39
.37
.36
.37
.36
Rank
among
MSAs
1
2
3
4
5
An Examination of the Employment
and Wages of FAA-certified
and FAA-noncertified Aircraft
Mechanics and Service
Technicians, 2001
Michael Soloy
I
n 2001, aircraft mechanics and service technicians certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) earned
an average $21.14 per hour, according to the Bureau of
Labor Statistics’ Occupational Employment Statistics survey. Aircraft mechanics and service technicians without FAA
certification averaged $16.45 per hour, over $4 less than their
FAA-certified counterparts. Total employment for aircraft
mechanics and service technicians in all industries in 2001
was 135,250. Because the Federal Government may use Federal certification types other than FAA for its aircraft mechanics, only data for private industry are discussed here.
Private industry employed 114,300 aircraft mechanics and
service technicians in 2001. Of this total, almost 82 percent
were FAA certified.
Over 95 percent of the private industry employment for
aircraft mechanics and service technicians could be found in
seven industries: Aircraft and parts manufacturing; air transportation, scheduled; air transportation, nonscheduled; airports, flying fields, and services; machinery, equipment, and
supplies, wholesale trade; personnel supply services; and
management and public relations. (Two of these industries,
personnel supply services and management and public relations, have been combined for this summary.) Employment
and wage data for aircraft mechanics and service technicians
in these industries are presented in text table 1. The industries are as defined at the three-digit level of the U.S. Office
of Management and Budget’s 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC).
The mean wage for FAA-certified aircraft mechanics and
service technicians was higher than the mean wage for their
FAA-noncertified counterpart in each of the six three-digit
Michael Soloy is an economist in the Division of Occupational
and Administrative Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Text table 1. Employment and mean wages for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in selected industries, by FAA
certification status, 2001
SIC code
SIC name
Certification
Employment
Mean wage
372
Aircraft and parts manufacturing
FAA-certified
FAA-noncertified
8,150
6,850
$20.98
18.35
451
Air transportation, scheduled
FAA-certified
FAA-noncertified
54,900
1,240
22.23
17.62
452
Air transportation, nonscheduled
FAA-certified
FAA-noncertified
5,530
860
20.53
16.58
458
Airports, flying fields, and services
FAA-certified
FAA-noncertified
18,410
7,860
18.33
14.54
508
Machinery, equipment, and supplies,
wholesale trade
FAA-certified
FAA-noncertified
1,930
380
16.90
14.73
FAA-certified
FAA-noncertified
1,330
1,400
20.63
17.18
Personnel supply services and
736 and 874 management and public relations
NOTE: SIC is the industry's 1987 Standard Industrial Classification, as defined by the U.S. Office of Management Budget.
25
Chart 1. Hourly mean wages of FAA-certified and FAA-noncertified
aircraft
and w
service
selected
industries,
2001
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Hourly
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$22
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$20
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$16
16
$14
14
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mechanics and service technicians who are FAA certified
than does area. In States with high percentages of aircraft
mechanics and service technicians classified as FAA certified, most of the employment for this occupation tended to
be found in the scheduled air transportation and unscheduled air transportation industries. States with lower percentages classified as FAA certified generally had more employment for this occupation in the personnel supply services;
management and public relations; and aircraft and parts manufacturing industries. Within a given industry, the percentages of aircraft mechanics and service technicians classified
as FAA certified were very similar across States.
The percentage of each type of mechanic also varied by
the size of the employing establishment. On average, establishments with higher total employment had higher percentages of aircraft mechanics and service technicians classified
as FAA certified. Among establishments that employed at
least one worker in the occupation, those with fewer than 50
total employees had, on average, 69 percent of their aircraft
mechanics and service technicians classified as FAA certified. Establishments with between 50 and 250 total employees reported an average 77 percent of such workers as FAA
certified, while in establishments with 250 or more total employees an average 87 percent of aircraft mechanics were
certified.
Individual establishments can be classified into three
groups based upon the type of aircraft mechanics and ser-
industries. (See chart 1.) The highest industry mean wage
for FAA-certified aircraft mechanics was found in air transportation, scheduled, at $22.23 per hour. The highest industry mean wage for FAA-noncertified workers was found in
aircraft and parts manufacturing, at $18.35 per hour.
As indicated earlier, total private sector employment of
aircraft mechanics and service technicians was split 82 percent to 18 percent between certified and noncertified workers. There was wide variation among the six industries, however, in the pattern of employing certified versus noncertified
mechanics. (See chart 2.) The highest percentage of FAAcertified aircraft mechanics was in air transportation, scheduled, which had 98 percent of its aircraft mechanics so classified. The lowest percentage of FAA-certified aircraft
mechanics was found in personnel supply services and management and public relations, in which, taken together, only
49 percent were certified.
The percentages of aircraft mechanics and service technicians classified as FAA certified varied by State. Of the 49
States reporting aircraft mechanics and service technicians,
16 reported over 95 percent of their employment for this occupation as FAA certified. An additional 20 States reported
over 80 percent of their employment as FAA certified. A total
of 47 States reported over 50 percent of their employment for
this occupation as FAA certified. However, an examination
of the data at both the area and industry levels shows that
industry has a much larger effect on the share of aircraft
26
Chart 2. Share of FAA certified and FAA-noncertified aircraft mechanics and
Chart2. Share of FAA certified and non-FAA certified Aircraft mechanics and
service technicians
in selected
industries, 2001
service technicians in selected Industries
Percent
Percent
FAAcertified
certified
FAA
100
100
Non-FAA
certified
FAA-noncertified
9090
8080
7070
6060
5050
4040
3030
2020
1010
00
Air transportation, Air transportation,
Airports, flying Aircraft and parts,
scheduled
nonscheduled
fields, & services
manufacturing
Air transportation,
scheduled
Machinery,
equipment,
and
Machinery,
supplies,
equipment,
wholesale trade
Personnel
supply
Personnel
services and
supply
management and
services
and
public relations
Air transAirports, flying Aircraft and
portation,
fields, and
and supplies, management
parts
unscheduled
services
manufacturing wholesale
and public
trade
relations
Industry
percent reported only FAA-noncertified workers, and 9 percent reported both types. For the combined personnel supply services and management and public relations industry
group, 58 percent of establishments reported only FAA-certified aircraft mechanics, 28 percent reported only FAAnoncertified personnel, and 14 percent reported both types.
Additional information about aircraft mechanics and service technicians can be found in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook. This Handbook includes a detailed description of the working environment,
training requirements, and employment growth outlook for
aircraft mechanics and service technicians. The Handbook
is available online at http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm or may
be purchased from the U.S. Government Printing Office.
vice technicians they employed: Those that reported only
FAA-certified aircraft mechanics and service technicians,
those that reported only FAA-noncertified workers, and those
that reported both types. Of the establishments surveyed
that reported aircraft mechanics and service technicians,
approximately 64 percent reported only the FAA-certified
type, 19 percent reported only FAA-noncertified workers,
and 17 percent reported both types. For the establishments
that reported both types, about 57 percent of the total employment was FAA certified.
As with the employment percentages, these establishment-type percentages also vary by industry. Within the
scheduled air transportation industry, 88 percent of establishments reported only FAA-certified aircraft mechanics, 3
27
Table 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by occupation, 2001
Mean wages
Occupation
Hourly
Management occupations
Chief executives..........................................................................................................
General and operations managers..............................................................................
Legislators..................................................................................................................
Advertising and promotions managers........................................................................
Marketing managers...................................................................................................
Sales managers..........................................................................................................
Public relations managers...........................................................................................
Percentiles
Employment
Annual¹
10th
25th
455,930 $51.77 $107,670 $23.52 $36.93
35.37
73,570
14.99
20.81
2,064,220
67,400
13.54
28,170
5.69
6.17
85,850
31.23
64,960
14.04
18.45
37.70
78,410
18.14
25.06
189,140
37.02
77,000
17.35
23.79
317,410
64,920
30.90
64,280
15.12
20.28
50th
(Median)
75th
90th
$57.91
31.25
7.05
26.90
35.75
34.43
27.50
(²)
48.22
17.00
40.96
49.57
49.12
39.20
(²)
(²)
31.20
60.52
66.61
68.97
54.28
16.41
30.03
24.17
21.91
23.35
19.85
20.88
23.95
39.65
33.75
29.75
31.01
27.24
27.52
34.26
51.03
46.26
40.65
41.00
36.93
36.18
45.82
64.95
65.72
52.40
52.86
48.60
46.20
20.27
29.35
15.32
69240³
29.66
42.06
16.17
20.20
25.70
15.80
28.47
38.66
21.39
17.45
19.84
27.10
38.74
21.32
84790³
40.87
52.69
21.19
27.24
34.42
20.97
36.92
51.46
26.55
26.42
26.27
37.04
52.15
30.60
101070³
54.15
65.23
29.58
39.86
47.84
27.62
50.17
67.03
31.66
40.15
34.07
Administrative services managers...............................................................................
Computer and information systems managers............................................................
Financial managers.....................................................................................................
Human resources managers.......................................................................................
Industrial production managers...................................................................................
Purchasing managers.................................................................................................
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers.....................................................
311,600
267,310
570,110
194,470
183,050
107,130
108,590
Farm, ranch, and other agricultural managers.............................................................
Construction managers...............................................................................................
Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program............................
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school.......................................
Education administrators, postsecondary....................................................................
Engineering managers................................................................................................
Food service managers..............................................................................................
Funeral directors.........................................................................................................
Gaming managers......................................................................................................
Lodging managers......................................................................................................
Medical and health services managers........................................................................
Natural sciences managers.........................................................................................
Postmasters and mail superintendents........................................................................
Property, real estate, and community association managers.......................................
Social and community service managers....................................................................
5,720
213,960
52,640
200,440
94,120
214,760
260,880
25,300
3,470
31,040
227,410
42,650
26,640
156,180
100,810
22.41
31.82
17.78
(³)
32.09
42.74
18.41
23.27
28.38
17.71
31.03
39.88
22.50
21.19
21.41
46,610
11.25
15.09
66,190
17.66
22.58
36,980
9.18
11.54
71,130 47510³ 56950³
66,760
16.18
21.40
88,900
26.78
33.57
38,290
9.79
12.51
48,400
11.16
15.41
59,020
14.01
19.35
36,830
9.56
12.14
64,550
17.58
22.36
82,940
21.38
28.21
46,810
16.92
18.64
44,080
8.52
11.98
44,540
11.50
14.97
10,270
17,640
131,670
228,360
200,510
12,110
30.04
21.70
21.25
22.16
21.80
20.37
62,480
45,130
44,200
46,090
45,350
42,360
12.88
11.16
10.82
12.88
12.67
13.00
18.16
14.59
13.69
16.08
15.74
16.28
26.71
18.60
18.55
20.79
20.40
20.10
36.91
25.57
25.75
27.07
26.66
24.50
58.89
37.17
35.45
33.86
33.82
28.08
136,580
188,840
10,720
173,940
81,450
186,780
363,890
29,560
22.23
24.25
21.76
21.31
22.09
21.54
31.00
19.08
46,250
50,450
45,260
44,320
45,950
44,800
64,470
39,680
12.79
13.69
10.88
11.30
12.72
11.60
16.84
11.18
15.89
17.30
15.10
14.02
16.08
15.05
21.43
13.79
20.50
22.58
20.08
18.27
20.83
20.09
27.87
17.57
26.87
29.43
27.46
25.34
26.64
26.87
37.61
22.68
34.41
37.64
35.52
34.95
33.79
34.13
52.70
29.45
Accountants and auditors............................................................................................
Appraisers and assessors of real estate.....................................................................
Budget analysts..........................................................................................................
Credit analysts............................................................................................................
Financial analysts........................................................................................................
Personal financial advisors..........................................................................................
Insurance underwriters................................................................................................
Financial examiners....................................................................................................
Loan counselors..........................................................................................................
Loan officers...............................................................................................................
Tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents...........................................................
Tax preparers.............................................................................................................
881,390
59,630
60,620
66,710
157,770
83,820
92,780
24,570
29,710
213,450
68,780
59,520
24.37
20.39
25.50
22.68
30.02
33.32
23.45
28.78
17.19
24.07
21.72
15.73
50,690
42,420
53,040
47,170
62,440
69,310
48,770
59,860
35,760
50,070
45,180
32,710
14.08
9.89
15.90
12.03
16.12
12.77
13.33
14.96
10.77
12.09
11.19
7.05
17.23
13.36
19.35
15.03
20.36
17.47
16.42
19.31
12.32
15.29
14.97
8.82
21.82
18.72
24.29
20.02
26.50
27.75
21.19
26.46
15.13
20.78
20.61
13.31
28.65
25.62
30.55
27.09
35.70
47.66
28.14
35.79
19.79
29.21
28.28
19.25
38.42
33.62
37.35
36.86
51.79
(²)
36.90
47.92
27.65
41.79
34.29
27.85
Computer and mathematical operations occupations
Computer and information scientists, research............................................................
Computer programmers..............................................................................................
Computer software engineers, applications.................................................................
Computer software engineers, systems software........................................................
Computer support specialists......................................................................................
Computer systems analysts........................................................................................
Database administrators.............................................................................................
Network and computer systems administrators...........................................................
Network systems and data communications analysts..................................................
25,620
501,550
361,690
261,520
493,240
448,270
104,250
227,840
126,060
37.01
30.23
34.79
35.81
20.16
30.63
28.08
27.14
28.99
76,970
62,890
72,370
74,490
41,920
63,710
58,420
56,440
60,300
20.48
17.01
21.34
22.03
10.92
18.69
14.75
16.26
16.56
27.55
22.19
26.54
27.74
14.07
23.48
19.34
20.37
21.24
36.12
28.90
33.76
35.23
18.54
29.80
26.37
25.85
27.63
45.82
37.42
42.34
43.49
24.73
37.01
36.10
32.84
35.25
57.28
46.34
52.48
53.24
32.53
44.81
44.37
41.30
44.07
Actuaries.....................................................................................................................
Mathematicians...........................................................................................................
Operations research analysts......................................................................................
Statisticians.................................................................................................................
Mathematical technicians............................................................................................
13,210
3,080
57,520
17,040
1,720
35.92
35.21
28.49
27.44
21.35
74,720
73,230
59,270
57,080
44,410
18.66
17.91
15.95
14.14
11.13
23.67
26.91
20.18
18.57
13.79
32.75
35.96
26.67
25.98
17.58
46.42
43.84
35.26
35.00
24.89
63.76
52.93
44.00
43.28
40.07
Business and financial operations occupations
Agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes............................
Purchasing agents and buyers, farm products.............................................................
Wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products.....................................................
Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products..................................
Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators...........................................................
Insurance appraisers, auto damage............................................................................
Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety
and transportation....................................................................................................
Cost estimators...........................................................................................................
Emergency management specialists...........................................................................
Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists..................................................
Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists..................................................
Training and development specialists..........................................................................
Management analysts.................................................................................................
Meeting and convention planners................................................................................
See footnotes at end of table.
26.67
40.33
36.26
31.89
32.84
29.44
29.48
55,460
83,890
75,430
66,330
68,310
61,250
61,330
12.10
22.31
18.05
16.69
17.99
14.79
15.96
Table 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by occupation, 2001 - Continued
Mean wages
Occupation
Hourly
Architecture and engineering occupations
Architects, except landscape and naval.......................................................................
Landscape architects..................................................................................................
Cartographers and photogrammetrists........................................................................
Surveyors....................................................................................................................
Percentiles
Employment
84,980 $28.65
17,980
24.83
7,810
20.84
54,650
19.96
Annual¹
10th
25th
$59,590 $17.08 $20.94
51,640
13.77
17.01
43,350
12.05
15.06
41,510
10.45
13.73
50th
(Median)
75th
$26.67
22.46
19.95
18.87
$34.78
30.56
25.88
25.01
$42.90
38.26
31.75
31.66
90th
Aerospace engineers..................................................................................................
Agricultural engineers..................................................................................................
Biomedical engineers..................................................................................................
Chemical engineers....................................................................................................
Civil engineers............................................................................................................
Computer hardware engineers....................................................................................
Electrical engineers.....................................................................................................
Electronics engineers, except computer......................................................................
Environmental engineers.............................................................................................
Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors.............
Industrial engineers.....................................................................................................
Marine engineers and naval architects........................................................................
Materials engineers.....................................................................................................
Mechanical engineers..................................................................................................
Mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers...........................
Nuclear engineers.......................................................................................................
Petroleum engineers...................................................................................................
74,380
2,550
6,960
31,710
205,370
67,590
151,300
123,210
48,700
36,420
161,540
4,860
22,920
204,310
6,090
14,180
11,420
34.32
26.11
30.45
34.99
29.33
35.72
32.99
33.52
30.11
28.41
29.78
32.18
30.21
30.54
31.43
38.56
39.33
71,380
54,300
63,330
72,780
61,000
74,310
68,630
69,710
62,640
59,090
61,940
66,940
62,840
63,530
65,370
80,200
81,800
23.46
15.83
18.29
22.83
18.76
22.00
21.16
21.93
18.50
17.74
19.13
19.60
18.88
19.54
17.80
27.94
23.41
27.79
18.79
22.73
27.29
22.68
27.11
25.78
26.53
22.98
22.34
23.72
24.85
23.61
23.90
23.35
32.11
30.13
33.83
23.59
28.75
33.74
28.09
34.40
32.16
32.86
29.45
27.68
29.22
32.12
29.45
29.54
29.89
38.50
39.14
41.05
32.83
36.75
41.82
34.71
43.58
39.95
40.40
36.51
34.07
35.25
39.79
36.51
36.65
38.34
43.92
49.22
47.70
41.57
45.21
51.29
42.94
54.24
47.32
48.00
43.46
41.31
42.66
46.05
43.49
44.12
47.67
52.57
58.41
Architectural and civil drafters.....................................................................................
Electrical and electronics drafters................................................................................
Mechanical drafters.....................................................................................................
Aerospace engineering and operations technicians.....................................................
Civil engineering technicians.......................................................................................
Electrical and electronic engineering technicians.........................................................
Electro-mechanical technicians...................................................................................
Environmental engineering technicians........................................................................
Industrial engineering technicians................................................................................
Mechanical engineering technicians............................................................................
Surveying and mapping technicians............................................................................
99,160
39,300
69,150
15,570
85,920
220,800
42,130
17,970
59,500
54,430
56,430
18.55
20.77
20.07
24.75
18.54
20.78
19.18
18.82
21.15
20.51
14.81
38,580
43,200
41,750
51,470
38,550
43,220
39,890
39,140
43,980
42,650
30,810
11.71
12.08
12.12
15.98
10.93
12.80
11.45
10.99
12.89
13.13
8.81
14.39
15.04
15.04
19.91
13.88
15.98
14.63
13.71
15.60
15.89
10.72
17.79
19.27
19.05
24.27
17.98
20.26
18.34
17.59
19.70
19.67
13.56
21.45
25.21
24.20
28.73
22.50
24.95
22.30
22.70
25.51
24.34
17.98
26.73
32.33
29.80
34.38
27.16
29.34
27.65
29.27
32.62
29.34
22.68
Life, physical, and social science occupations
Agricultural and food scientists....................................................................................
Biochemists and biophysicists.....................................................................................
Microbiologists............................................................................................................
Zoologists and wildlife biologists..................................................................................
Conservation scientists...............................................................................................
Foresters....................................................................................................................
Epidemiologists...........................................................................................................
Medical scientists, except epidemiologists..................................................................
13,470
16,130
15,520
12,950
12,750
10,480
3,970
46,430
25.15
29.66
26.20
22.79
23.78
22.65
26.72
30.12
52,310
61,680
54,500
47,400
49,460
47,110
55,590
62,650
13.79
16.31
14.78
13.77
14.69
13.94
17.49
14.22
17.24
19.97
18.55
17.13
18.69
17.39
21.74
18.96
23.28
27.45
23.98
22.22
23.54
22.16
25.34
26.90
31.54
37.70
32.03
26.94
27.95
26.68
30.50
38.56
41.03
46.98
41.93
33.54
33.59
33.03
38.21
53.73
Astronomers...............................................................................................................
Physicists....................................................................................................................
Atmospheric and space scientists...............................................................................
Chemists.....................................................................................................................
Materials scientists......................................................................................................
Environmental scientists and specialists, including health............................................
Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers...................................................
Hydrologists................................................................................................................
900
10,880
6,770
84,870
8,360
57,430
23,030
7,340
36.73
40.26
29.55
26.86
31.18
24.38
30.83
28.16
76,390
83,750
61,470
55,880
64,850
50,700
64,120
58,570
19.24
23.71
15.10
14.64
15.69
14.26
15.94
17.72
24.83
31.35
20.40
18.60
21.63
17.52
21.06
21.50
37.29
40.23
29.58
24.93
30.17
22.75
28.01
27.11
48.21
50.14
37.05
33.73
40.30
29.94
38.89
33.56
55.11
59.24
44.64
43.19
49.99
37.65
52.65
41.47
Economists.................................................................................................................
Market research analysts............................................................................................
Survey researchers.....................................................................................................
Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists.............................................................
Industrial-organizational psychologists........................................................................
Sociologists.................................................................................................................
Urban and regional planners.......................................................................................
Anthropologists and archeologists...............................................................................
Geographers...............................................................................................................
Historians....................................................................................................................
Political scientists........................................................................................................
13,390
108,940
20,690
95,640
1,380
1,820
31,130
4,190
750
2,010
4,220
34.78
27.99
15.70
25.72
33.63
27.19
24.24
20.10
24.10
21.56
37.94
72,350
58,230
32,660
53,500
69,950
56,560
50,430
41,800
50,130
44,850
78,920
18.12
13.70
7.34
14.27
18.64
12.63
14.88
11.18
15.32
10.98
18.95
23.84
18.41
8.29
18.11
24.76
18.69
18.34
13.45
18.71
14.87
27.81
32.24
25.70
11.17
24.24
31.74
26.38
23.33
18.70
23.28
20.64
39.11
43.55
35.80
21.04
31.50
40.96
34.78
29.08
25.11
29.42
27.58
49.48
57.51
46.62
31.19
39.72
54.88
43.34
35.69
32.05
33.79
33.92
56.08
Agricultural and food science technicians....................................................................
Biological technicians..................................................................................................
Chemical technicians..................................................................................................
Geological and petroleum technicians.........................................................................
Nuclear technicians.....................................................................................................
Environmental science and protection technicians, including health............................
Forensic science technicians.......................................................................................
Forest and conservation technicians...........................................................................
17,310
43,560
71,000
11,930
5,230
25,750
6,730
16,430
14.30
16.36
18.20
19.85
29.56
17.62
19.38
15.44
29,750
34,030
37,850
41,300
61,490
36,650
40,300
32,110
8.08
9.81
10.67
9.30
18.87
10.10
11.68
9.45
10.36
12.22
13.46
14.31
23.78
13.06
14.48
11.57
13.24
15.52
17.40
18.53
28.70
16.68
18.45
14.64
17.04
19.75
22.20
24.73
34.91
21.49
23.64
18.35
22.34
24.59
27.14
30.94
43.42
26.69
28.93
21.42
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by occupation, 2001 - Continued
Mean wages
Occupation
Percentiles
Employment
Hourly
Annual¹
10th
25th
50th
(Median)
75th
Community and social service occupations
Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors.................................................
Educational, vocational, and school counselors...........................................................
Marriage and family therapists....................................................................................
Mental health counselors.............................................................................................
Rehabilitation counselors.............................................................................................
Child, family, and school social workers......................................................................
Medical and public health social workers.....................................................................
Mental health and substance abuse social workers.....................................................
Health educators.........................................................................................................
Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists.............................................
Social and human service assistants...........................................................................
Clergy.........................................................................................................................
Directors, religious activities and education.................................................................
61,580 $15.09
21.90
201,500
20,380
16.94
72,590
15.37
13.74
105,450
16.91
257,080
18.29
103,490
85,550
16.34
43,890
18.29
78,640
19.74
11.85
283,060
32,940
17.46
12,120
15.09
$31,390
45,540
35,230
31,970
28,570
35,180
38,050
33,980
38,040
41,070
24,660
36,320
31,400
$9.47
11.98
9.58
9.29
7.90
10.13
11.35
9.87
10.21
12.35
7.31
8.07
7.00
$11.67
15.88
12.05
11.19
9.60
12.58
13.99
12.20
12.88
14.83
8.86
11.79
9.80
$14.36
20.90
15.73
13.96
12.31
15.84
17.50
15.42
16.94
18.64
11.09
16.27
13.18
$17.72
26.88
20.32
18.45
16.42
20.23
21.83
19.81
22.43
24.14
13.95
21.52
18.82
$21.41
33.32
26.09
23.60
21.93
25.53
26.61
24.56
28.47
29.42
17.63
28.10
25.70
Legal occupations
Lawyers......................................................................................................................
Administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers......................................
Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators.......................................................................
Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates...............................................................
Paralegals and legal assistants...................................................................................
Court reporters............................................................................................................
Law clerks...................................................................................................................
Title examiners, abstractors, and searchers................................................................
490,000
30,520
5,060
27,890
183,550
15,300
40,340
42,720
44.19
27.30
26.13
38.24
18.86
20.45
15.52
17.12
91,920
56,780
54,340
79,540
39,220
42,530
32,280
35,610
20.67
15.59
10.97
9.36
11.40
9.42
9.18
9.42
28.99
18.83
15.29
20.33
13.98
13.62
11.35
11.69
42.67
24.14
22.43
41.95
17.63
19.43
14.51
15.28
64.20
33.05
34.11
55.19
22.42
25.53
18.52
20.61
(²)
46.31
50.09
66.89
27.48
34.07
21.76
27.12
Education, training, and library occupations
Business teachers, postsecondary³.............................................................................
Computer science teachers, postsecondary³...............................................................
Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary³.........................................................
Architecture teachers, postsecondary³........................................................................
Engineering teachers, postsecondary³........................................................................
Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary³...........................................................
Biological science teachers, postsecondary³...............................................................
Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary³......................................
Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary³................
Chemistry teachers, postsecondary³...........................................................................
Environmental science teachers, postsecondary³........................................................
Physics teachers, postsecondary³...............................................................................
65,050
29,690
38,480
4,960
28,360
11,590
38,580
1,950
7,630
16,610
3,630
11,830
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
59,090
53,790
53,770
58,070
69,620
65,080
64,410
65,170
64,210
58,390
61,240
65,050
26,610
26,020
27,300
31,920
36,090
34,010
31,240
38,610
32,740
31,700
32,760
34,650
38,130
35,670
37,330
42,390
49,740
47,430
41,400
47,370
44,850
41,220
43,820
45,750
54,280
49,050
49,420
54,480
67,310
64,500
57,230
63,430
60,240
53,750
57,170
61,300
76,920
68,410
66,860
70,690
87,850
81,930
82,660
81,570
81,960
71,790
76,980
82,680
100,010
90,290
88,680
89,980
111,960
99,140
114,080
98,830
105,890
93,450
95,940
105,850
Anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary³..............................................
Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary³........................................
Economics teachers, postsecondary³..........................................................................
Geography teachers, postsecondary³..........................................................................
Political science teachers, postsecondary³..................................................................
Psychology teachers, postsecondary³.........................................................................
Sociology teachers, postsecondary³............................................................................
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary³................................................................
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary³.......................................................
Education teachers, postsecondary³...........................................................................
Library science teachers, postsecondary³...................................................................
4,240
5,070
11,600
3,600
11,230
24,850
12,890
85,220
34,390
40,480
4,040
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
61,230
59,650
65,620
58,200
59,110
57,140
54,600
66,850
51,290
50,680
53,520
32,990
32,650
32,990
33,090
31,400
29,530
28,170
26,800
31,150
27,290
29,980
45,460
42,920
46,680
42,590
41,330
40,200
38,780
40,370
39,330
36,510
39,460
58,990
54,650
62,820
55,240
54,930
53,120
51,120
59,100
49,470
47,060
51,050
76,730
74,770
82,590
73,090
73,070
70,580
67,590
88,140
60,850
61,190
64,930
93,320
96,140
105,780
89,380
95,420
92,770
87,700
131,240
74,310
81,050
84,100
Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary³..................................
Law teachers, postsecondary³.....................................................................................
Social work teachers, postsecondary³.........................................................................
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary³........................................................
Communications teachers, postsecondary³.................................................................
English language and literature teachers, postsecondary³...........................................
Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary³...........................................
History teachers, postsecondary³................................................................................
Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary³.......................................................
Graduate teaching assistants³.....................................................................................
Home economics teachers, postsecondary³................................................................
Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary³............................................
Vocational education teachers, postsecondary............................................................
8,060
9,660
6,250
55,540
18,110
51,370
18,590
16,710
14,000
133,690
4,350
14,700
116,890
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
20.05
47,720
79,120
53,490
51,100
50,460
49,770
49,130
54,010
52,080
24,360
51,730
44,320
41,710
22,990
31,120
31,020
24,750
27,590
25,390
25,810
29,630
27,890
12,760
24,520
18,490
10.84
32,650
47,500
39,550
35,480
36,110
34,130
34,130
39,080
37,030
14,920
36,650
29,690
14.18
43,770
77,910
50,250
47,080
47,120
45,590
45,030
50,400
47,740
22,150
48,040
42,140
18.53
57,210
78,000
###### 141,670
64,290
85,630
63,360
84,190
61,870
80,410
61,250
81,770
59,980
80,260
66,870
86,480
64,170
84,340
31,530
38,840
64,490
85,610
55,900
71,390
24.61
32.24
Preschool teachers, except special education.............................................................
Kindergarten teachers, except special education³.......................................................
Elementary school teachers, except special education³...............................................
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education³..............................
Vocational education teachers, middle school³............................................................
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education³.......................
Vocational education teachers, secondary school³......................................................
Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school³............
Special education teachers, middle school³.................................................................
Special education teachers, secondary school³...........................................................
377,540
161,610
1,452,160
571,100
18,530
980,730
107,680
211,240
87,330
123,570
10.07
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
20,940
41,100
43,320
43,570
43,340
45,370
45,050
44,900
43,040
45,670
6.33
24,060
27,000
27,790
28,470
27,980
29,440
27,920
27,600
28,560
7.37
30,850
32,830
33,090
33,990
34,050
35,120
33,560
32,550
34,210
8.96
38,740
41,080
41,220
41,460
43,280
43,590
42,120
40,010
42,780
11.58
49,560
52,110
52,120
50,940
54,750
54,200
53,900
50,680
54,760
See footnotes at end of table.
90th
15.61
61,810
64,280
64,270
62,890
67,940
65,130
67,360
63,540
68,810
Table 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by occupation, 2001 - Continued
Mean wages
Occupation
Hourly
Education, training, and library occupations - Continued
Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors........................
Self-enrichment education teachers............................................................................
Archivists, curators, and museum technicians.............................................................
Librarians....................................................................................................................
Library technicians......................................................................................................
Audio-visual collections specialists..............................................................................
Farm and home management advisors.......................................................................
Instructional coordinators............................................................................................
Teacher assistants³.....................................................................................................
Percentiles
Employment
58,310 $19.34
15.47
130,440
19,970
18.35
21.04
150,280
12.05
108,580
10,320
16.23
12,540
19.74
88,340
23.39
(³)
1,188,910
Annual¹
10th
25th
$9.59 $12.59
$40,230
32,180
7.24
9.73
38,160
9.09
12.05
43,750
11.89
16.02
25,060
6.82
8.71
33,750
7.82
10.71
41,060
9.11
13.48
48,650
12.34
16.40
19,430 12,620 14,450
50th
(Median)
75th
$16.93
13.89
16.44
20.52
11.44
14.35
19.05
22.41
18,070
$23.22
19.28
22.58
25.74
14.83
21.25
25.25
29.58
22,840
$33.42
26.00
30.71
31.37
17.99
27.15
31.54
36.62
28,410
90th
Art, design, entertainment, sports and media occupations
Art directors................................................................................................................
Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators............................................
Multi-media artists and animators................................................................................
Commercial and industrial designers...........................................................................
Fashion designers.......................................................................................................
Floral designers..........................................................................................................
Graphic designers.......................................................................................................
Interior designers........................................................................................................
Merchandise displayers and window trimmers.............................................................
Set and exhibit designers............................................................................................
20,880
9,710
30,530
33,600
8,890
69,660
136,470
39,340
49,520
7,840
31.52
18.43
22.45
25.20
27.09
9.85
19.07
20.71
11.81
17.29
65,570
38,330
46,700
52,410
56,340
20,490
39,670
43,080
24,570
35,960
15.33
7.59
11.83
13.85
11.20
6.33
10.43
10.33
7.03
7.81
21.03
10.71
15.31
18.25
16.26
7.50
13.42
14.23
8.53
11.51
28.75
15.80
20.32
23.95
23.81
9.27
17.32
19.03
10.52
16.08
39.78
21.59
27.34
31.35
35.87
11.21
22.71
25.66
13.55
21.56
54.65
30.87
36.71
38.31
49.60
14.32
29.35
33.28
18.23
28.53
Actors³........................................................................................................................
Producers and directors³.............................................................................................
Athletes and sports competitors³.................................................................................
Coaches and scouts³..................................................................................................
Umpires, referees, and other sports officials³..............................................................
Dancers......................................................................................................................
Choreographers..........................................................................................................
Music directors and composers³.................................................................................
Musicians and singers³................................................................................................
94,470
52,130
10,520
68,670
8,750
17,010
12,660
7,020
55,100
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
(³)
13.83
15.75
(³)
(³)
36,790
57,160
71,070
34,690
26,600
28,770
32,750
39,330
46,690
12,440
22,810
13,610
13,410
13,450
6.35
6.64
13,760
13,310
13,900
31,390
22,910
18,190
15,980
7.14
9.11
21,770
19,740
20,540
45,090
43,730
29,030
20,650
11.11
13.78
33,720
40,320
42,120
70,540
(²)
43,390
29,810
17.10
20.50
49,080
60,860
100,040
140,070
(²)
62,560
38,170
27.24
26.91
68,060
93,960
Announcers.................................................................................................................
News analysts, reporters and correspondents.............................................................
Public relations specialists...........................................................................................
Editors........................................................................................................................
Technical writers.........................................................................................................
Writers and authors.....................................................................................................
Interpreters and translators.........................................................................................
50,420
64,130
132,390
105,130
45,900
40,980
18,900
13.27
18.17
21.75
21.59
24.83
23.13
16.68
27,590
37,800
45,240
44,910
51,650
48,120
34,680
6.07
8.33
11.50
11.10
14.30
9.89
9.21
7.07
10.63
14.83
14.30
18.48
14.05
11.83
9.74
14.45
19.72
19.21
23.73
20.41
15.38
14.54
22.24
26.58
26.41
29.91
27.71
20.00
23.97
32.70
35.05
35.32
37.18
39.99
25.69
Audio and video equipment technicians.......................................................................
Broadcast technicians.................................................................................................
Radio operators..........................................................................................................
Sound engineering technicians....................................................................................
Photographers............................................................................................................
Camera operators, television, video, and motion picture.............................................
Film and video editors.................................................................................................
32,960
31,100
3,260
9,350
61,250
22,040
13,750
17.16
16.13
16.84
20.34
13.43
16.43
20.20
35,690
33,550
35,040
42,300
27,940
34,180
42,010
8.15
6.93
8.45
8.57
6.86
7.08
9.34
10.58
9.01
11.48
11.28
8.30
9.54
12.43
14.50
13.34
15.36
16.89
11.08
13.93
17.74
20.84
21.40
20.41
25.21
16.29
21.89
25.58
29.34
30.43
28.22
38.28
23.10
29.85
34.84
Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations
Chiropractors..............................................................................................................
Dentists.......................................................................................................................
Dietitians and nutritionists............................................................................................
Optometrists...............................................................................................................
Pharmacists................................................................................................................
Anesthesiologists........................................................................................................
Family and general practitioners..................................................................................
Internists, general.......................................................................................................
Obstetricians and gynecologists..................................................................................
Pediatricians, general..................................................................................................
Psychiatrists................................................................................................................
Surgeons....................................................................................................................
18,060
87,810
43,200
24,230
223,630
24,700
135,290
53,310
17,230
24,150
21,620
48,920
36.96
53.27
19.74
42.30
35.02
63.31
52.89
61.03
64.15
56.03
54.60
65.89
76,870
110,790
41,070
87,980
72,830
131,680
110,020
126,930
133,430
116,550
113,570
137,040
12.42
24.08
12.13
21.13
25.92
46.45
22.45
40.75
47.31
34.45
28.32
53.27
21.06
38.53
15.71
29.21
31.11
63.06
44.11
57.25
66.75
48.41
46.36
(²)
32.89
61.95
19.43
41.14
36.00
(²)
56.92
(²)
(²)
60.79
60.80
(²)
54.13
(²)
23.27
56.82
40.98
(²)
(²)
(²)
(²)
(²)
(²)
(²)
(²)
(²)
27.34
(²)
44.38
(²)
(²)
(²)
(²)
(²)
(²)
(²)
Physician assistants....................................................................................................
Podiatrists...................................................................................................................
Registered nurses.......................................................................................................
Audiologists................................................................................................................
Occupational therapists...............................................................................................
Physical therapists......................................................................................................
Radiation therapists....................................................................................................
Recreational therapists................................................................................................
Respiratory therapists.................................................................................................
Speech-language pathologists....................................................................................
Veterinarians...............................................................................................................
56,200
7,620
2,217,990
11,040
77,080
126,450
13,460
26,830
82,930
83,110
41,240
30.00
45.43
23.19
23.89
25.10
28.43
25.71
14.92
19.17
24.20
33.25
62,410
94,500
48,240
49,700
52,210
59,130
53,480
31,020
39,870
50,330
69,150
15.67
19.42
15.92
15.41
16.24
19.20
16.47
8.63
14.28
15.43
18.03
23.90
30.14
18.85
18.50
20.32
23.13
19.52
11.05
16.17
18.85
23.16
30.75
45.86
22.44
22.55
24.70
27.20
23.57
14.44
18.93
23.32
29.81
36.73
65.27
26.88
27.64
29.14
33.23
28.39
18.14
21.68
28.34
40.88
43.04
(²)
32.30
34.06
35.21
40.84
35.00
22.09
25.47
34.60
58.93
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by occupation, 2001 - Continued
Percentiles
Mean wages
Occupation
Employment
Hourly
Annual¹
10th
25th
50th
(Median)
75th
90th
Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations - Continued
Medical and clinical laboratory technologists...............................................................
Medical and clinical laboratory technicians..................................................................
Dental hygienists.........................................................................................................
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians.............................................................
Diagnostic medical sonographers...............................................................................
Nuclear medicine technologists...................................................................................
Radiologic technologists and technicians.....................................................................
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics........................................................
145,400
146,920
149,880
40,990
32,990
17,360
168,240
170,690
$20.70
14.52
27.30
17.55
23.08
24.65
18.68
12.24
$43,060 $14.58 $17.24
30,200
9.28
11.22
56,770
17.13
21.81
36,510
9.70
12.31
48,010
16.21
19.17
51,270
16.57
19.44
38,860
12.64
15.09
25,450
7.19
8.87
$20.31
13.85
26.30
16.83
22.59
22.79
18.12
11.14
$24.01
17.12
32.25
21.88
26.44
26.85
21.71
14.51
$27.68
21.05
39.35
26.66
31.17
32.86
26.03
18.77
Dietetic technicians.....................................................................................................
Pharmacy technicians.................................................................................................
Psychiatric technicians................................................................................................
Respiratory therapy technicians...................................................................................
Surgical technologists.................................................................................................
Veterinary technologists and technicians.....................................................................
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.......................................................
Medical records and health information technicians.....................................................
Opticians, dispensing..................................................................................................
Orthotists and prosthetists..........................................................................................
Occupational health and safety specialists and technicians.........................................
Athletic trainers...........................................................................................................
28,940
207,140
59,750
28,700
67,460
51,790
683,790
142,170
63,120
4,480
38,800
12,580
11.23
10.82
12.94
16.93
14.77
11.36
15.14
12.20
13.49
24.77
22.21
(³)
23,360
6.72
8.00
22,510
7.28
8.52
26,920
8.04
9.51
35,220
11.11
13.55
30,710
10.10
12.12
23,620
7.65
9.07
31,490
10.77
12.45
25,370
7.80
9.28
28,060
7.98
9.72
51,510
10.78
15.28
46,190
12.00
16.11
35,380 19,330 26,420
10.48
10.40
12.17
16.27
14.47
10.78
14.75
11.31
12.55
22.65
21.56
33,450
13.63
12.82
15.96
19.71
17.00
13.19
17.31
14.36
16.31
31.77
27.33
41,970
16.69
15.27
19.55
23.52
20.18
15.97
20.63
17.80
20.67
40.99
33.53
54,440
Healthcare support ocupations
Home health aides......................................................................................................
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants......................................................................
Psychiatric aides.........................................................................................................
Occupational therapist assistants................................................................................
Occupational therapist aides.......................................................................................
Physical therapist assistants.......................................................................................
Physical therapist aides...............................................................................................
Massage therapists.....................................................................................................
Dental assistants.........................................................................................................
Medical assistants.......................................................................................................
Medical equipment preparers......................................................................................
Medical transcriptionists..............................................................................................
Pharmacy aides..........................................................................................................
Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers...............................................
560,190
1,307,600
59,640
17,520
7,560
47,810
35,250
26,440
267,840
345,930
33,540
94,090
58,130
60,050
8.90
9.54
11.42
17.39
11.70
17.18
10.45
15.93
13.29
11.71
11.29
12.99
9.22
8.93
18,510
19,850
23,760
36,170
24,340
35,740
21,730
33,130
27,650
24,360
23,490
27,020
19,170
18,570
6.33
6.76
7.45
12.12
7.09
11.34
7.20
6.62
8.35
8.23
7.75
9.02
6.20
6.18
7.32
7.81
8.94
14.66
8.37
14.37
8.18
8.73
10.23
9.57
9.10
10.56
7.25
7.08
8.46
9.27
11.08
17.23
10.37
16.96
9.76
13.48
12.85
11.35
10.81
12.72
8.66
8.40
10.09
11.01
13.84
20.20
14.28
20.21
11.61
22.22
16.28
13.46
13.16
15.22
10.73
10.22
11.93
13.13
16.15
22.62
18.56
23.04
14.29
29.40
19.48
16.14
15.76
17.51
13.26
12.57
Protective service occupations
First-line supervisors/managers of correctional officers...............................................
First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives.............................................
First-line supervisors/managers of fire fighting and prevention workers.......................
32,090
113,970
61,260
22.13
28.82
26.38
46,040
59,940
54,880
13.96
16.86
15.77
16.26
21.79
20.25
21.46
28.51
25.68
27.10
35.31
32.21
32.73
42.61
39.23
Fire fighters.................................................................................................................
Fire inspectors and investigators.................................................................................
Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists.........................................................
275,500
12,160
1,030
17.25
21.18
17.19
35,880
44,050
35,760
8.03
11.39
9.16
12.01
15.53
13.04
16.67
20.61
16.88
22.00
26.58
20.92
27.26
32.56
25.81
Bailiffs.........................................................................................................................
Correctional officers and jailers...................................................................................
Detectives and criminal investigators..........................................................................
Fish and game wardens..............................................................................................
Parking enforcement workers......................................................................................
Police and sheriff's patrol officers................................................................................
Transit and railroad police...........................................................................................
16,330
401,250
87,030
7,790
9,160
599,550
6,750
15.67
16.24
25.07
22.68
13.21
20.17
21.63
32,590
33,770
52,150
47,180
27,480
41,950
44,990
8.37
10.22
14.64
12.48
8.03
11.78
11.20
11.14
12.24
18.43
15.59
10.07
15.05
15.72
15.09
15.39
24.50
19.82
12.89
19.70
20.72
20.28
19.78
31.16
24.57
16.23
24.96
27.30
24.42
24.58
37.56
32.62
19.17
29.74
33.74
Animal control workers................................................................................................
Private detectives and investigators............................................................................
Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators...............................................
Security guards...........................................................................................................
Crossing guards..........................................................................................................
9,360
31,330
9,470
995,510
69,990
12.34
15.61
11.27
9.84
9.63
25,670
32,470
23,430
20,460
20,020
7.15
8.38
6.98
6.43
6.08
9.20
10.35
8.96
7.48
6.91
11.66
13.64
10.64
8.94
8.55
14.93
19.33
13.11
11.14
11.15
18.38
25.89
16.45
14.58
14.16
114,930
659,380
601,570
418,180
674,050
228,710
855,800
427,010
2,054,250
428,780
1,981,810
191,030
389,580
488,180
286,750
14.58
12.47
6.99
9.02
9.24
7.98
8.07
7.96
7.13
7.50
7.36
8.06
7.21
7.25
7.57
30,330
25,930
14,530
18,760
19,230
16,590
16,780
16,550
14,830
15,610
15,310
16,760
15,000
15,080
15,750
7.46
7.36
5.58
6.01
6.31
5.79
5.82
5.69
5.65
5.76
5.59
5.75
5.69
5.72
5.77
9.41
8.89
6.02
6.92
7.40
6.43
6.51
6.27
6.13
6.35
6.01
6.35
6.21
6.28
6.36
12.88
11.35
6.70
8.53
8.88
7.57
7.65
7.03
6.79
7.10
6.60
7.36
6.80
6.98
7.17
17.98
14.71
7.81
10.62
10.63
9.22
9.15
8.71
7.90
8.25
7.71
9.22
7.94
8.10
8.39
24.63
18.96
8.82
13.03
12.82
10.82
11.10
11.67
9.10
10.05
10.71
11.61
9.49
9.17
10.08
Food preparation and serving related occupations
Chefs and head cooks................................................................................................
First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers....................
Cooks, fast food..........................................................................................................
Cooks, institution and cafeteria....................................................................................
Cooks, restaurant........................................................................................................
Cooks, short order......................................................................................................
Food preparation workers...........................................................................................
Bartenders..................................................................................................................
Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food...........................
Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop................................
Waiters and waitresses...............................................................................................
Food servers, nonrestaurant.......................................................................................
Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers.......................................
Dishwashers...............................................................................................................
Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop..........................................
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by occupation, 2001 - Continued
Mean wages
Occupation
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations
First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers......................
First-line supervisors/managers of landscaping, lawn service, and
groundskeeping workers..........................................................................................
Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners................................
Maids and housekeeping cleaners..............................................................................
Pest control workers...................................................................................................
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers..................................................................
Pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation............................................
Tree trimmers and pruners..........................................................................................
Percentiles
Employment
Hourly
Annual¹
10th
25th
50th
(Median)
75th
202,880 $14.18
90th
$29,500
$8.17
$10.04
$13.08
$17.15
$21.79
94,930
2,071,920
917,930
56,570
772,800
22,120
44,850
16.82
9.52
8.12
12.03
10.04
12.19
12.43
34,990
19,800
16,900
25,020
20,880
25,360
25,860
9.54
6.10
5.90
7.46
6.60
7.75
7.62
12.01
7.02
6.62
9.05
7.64
9.49
9.12
15.43
8.61
7.71
11.13
9.19
11.62
11.51
20.12
11.18
9.08
14.15
11.52
14.17
14.83
26.09
14.56
11.14
17.64
14.82
17.20
19.01
Personal care and service occupations
Gaming supervisors....................................................................................................
Slot key persons.........................................................................................................
First-line supervisors/managers of personal service workers......................................
Animal trainers............................................................................................................
Nonfarm animal caretakers.........................................................................................
25,100
12,580
98,750
6,860
86,230
19.21
11.66
15.09
13.12
8.79
39,960
24,250
31,380
27,280
18,270
10.72
7.41
8.34
6.61
5.97
14.33
8.65
10.49
8.00
6.73
18.87
10.82
13.48
11.19
7.97
23.54
13.58
17.92
16.83
9.99
27.31
17.23
24.35
21.62
13.12
Gaming dealers...........................................................................................................
Gaming and sports book writers and runners..............................................................
Motion picture projectionists........................................................................................
Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers.................................................................
Amusement and recreation attendants........................................................................
Costume attendants....................................................................................................
Locker room, coatroom, and dressing room attendants...............................................
77,540
11,310
10,280
101,680
211,950
3,540
19,860
7.71
9.60
9.33
7.71
7.68
12.45
8.28
16,040
19,970
19,410
16,030
15,970
25,890
17,230
5.61
6.34
5.83
5.68
5.73
6.76
6.02
6.01
7.23
6.52
6.17
6.28
8.29
6.83
6.58
8.77
7.84
6.78
7.02
11.33
7.9
7.23
10.76
11.23
8.08
8.38
14.59
9.25
12.76
15.13
13.42
11.44
10.47
20.88
11.00
Embalmers.................................................................................................................
Funeral attendants......................................................................................................
Barbers.......................................................................................................................
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists.............................................................
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance.................................................................
Manicurists and pedicurists.........................................................................................
Shampooers...............................................................................................................
Skin care specialists...................................................................................................
7,980
28,960
12,290
329,920
1,240
30,420
15,230
14,470
16.70
9.23
10.19
10.27
15.41
8.64
6.98
12.17
34,730
19,200
21,190
21,360
32,050
17,980
14,510
25,310
8.82
5.97
5.97
6.10
8.46
5.99
5.58
6.43
11.65
6.90
6.78
6.96
10.49
6.69
5.98
7.72
15.88
8.48
8.89
8.78
14.54
8.03
6.60
10.61
20.26
10.57
12.21
11.78
16.64
9.95
7.73
14.85
25.60
13.83
16.69
16.44
26.69
12.50
9.17
21.05
Baggage porters and bellhops.....................................................................................
Concierges..................................................................................................................
Tour guides and escorts..............................................................................................
Travel guides..............................................................................................................
Flight attendants³........................................................................................................
Transportation attendants, except flight attendants and baggage porters....................
58,020
16,180
28,680
5,480
115,750
25,910
10.59
11.03
9.78
15.00
(³)
9.84
22,030
5.98
6.68
22,940
6.83
8.24
20,340
6.13
7.03
31,210
8.05
10.11
46,880 19,470 29,630
20,480
6.01
6.92
8.33
10.12
8.83
13.07
40,600
8.69
13.62
13.56
11.42
16.44
57,860
11.64
19.91
16.31
14.38
23.92
85,740
16.03
Child care workers......................................................................................................
Personal and home care aides....................................................................................
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors.....................................................................
Recreation workers.....................................................................................................
Residential advisors....................................................................................................
418,540
408,360
160,490
263,460
53,870
8.16
8.00
14.08
9.75
10.20
16,980
16,640
29,290
20,270
21,210
5.82
5.87
6.52
6.15
6.93
6.51
6.64
7.84
7.01
7.88
7.71
7.76
11.22
8.58
9.46
9.46
8.94
18.06
11.18
11.43
11.17
10.51
26.06
15.47
15.05
Sales and related occupations
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers...............................................
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers........................................
Cashiers.....................................................................................................................
Gaming change persons and booth cashiers...............................................................
1,252,410
309,460
3,387,580
33,670
15.95
28.53
7.81
9.42
33,170
59,350
16,240
19,580
8.51
12.11
5.73
6.46
10.54
16.90
6.32
7.53
13.74
24.75
7.19
9.13
18.53
36.61
8.50
10.83
25.88
53.84
10.69
12.77
Counter and rental clerks............................................................................................
Parts salespersons.....................................................................................................
Retail salespersons.....................................................................................................
434,250
244,410
3,917,190
9.26
12.47
10.06
19,250
25,940
20,920
5.89
6.99
6.00
6.67
8.53
6.84
8.05
11.20
8.24
10.49
15.34
10.87
14.29
19.96
16.40
144,830
269,000
270,730
111,310
21.97
23.35
35.30
13.09
45,700
48,570
73,430
27,230
9.12
9.92
12.49
7.61
12.32
13.29
17.21
9.63
17.58
18.70
28.70
12.30
27.19
28.37
54.55
15.60
42.39
45.21
(²)
19.43
Advertising sales agents.............................................................................................
Insurance sales agents...............................................................................................
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents......................................
Travel agents..............................................................................................................
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific
products..................................................................................................................
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and
scientific products....................................................................................................
370,330
29.10
60,520
13.50
18.55
26.13
37.24
51.23
1,352,800
23.19
48,240
10.58
14.34
19.96
28.40
41.23
Demonstrators and product promoters........................................................................
Models........................................................................................................................
Real estate brokers.....................................................................................................
Real estate sales agents.............................................................................................
Sales engineers..........................................................................................................
Telemarketers.............................................................................................................
Door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers................
96,670
2,930
38,530
118,780
82,850
437,510
28,090
12.45
10.87
31.45
18.48
31.01
10.50
14.30
25,910
22,600
65,410
38,430
64,490
21,850
29,740
6.96
6.29
9.27
7.05
17.18
6.59
6.35
7.94
7.17
13.79
9.48
22.48
7.61
7.82
9.95
9.14
24.70
13.73
28.71
9.24
11.94
14.71
12.36
45.66
23.02
38.58
11.91
18.10
22.06
16.93
(²)
36.78
49.08
16.39
25.60
Office and administrative support occupations
First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers..............
Switchboard operators, including answering service....................................................
Telephone operators...................................................................................................
1,417,720
227,660
57,500
19.67
10.29
14.15
40,920
21,410
29,440
11.06
6.95
8.08
14.04
8.18
9.94
18.26
9.93
14.20
23.83
11.98
18.18
30.45
14.23
20.55
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by occupation, 2001 - Continued
Mean wages
Occupation
Office and administrative support occupations - Continued
Bill and account collectors...........................................................................................
Billing and posting clerks and machine operators........................................................
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks.............................................................
Gaming cage workers.................................................................................................
Payroll and timekeeping clerks....................................................................................
Procurement clerks.....................................................................................................
Tellers.........................................................................................................................
Percentiles
Employment
Hourly
Annual¹
10th
25th
50th
(Median)
75th
385,800 $13.17
12.66
480,610
13.38
1,697,890
17,140
10.72
14.09
188,570
74,740
14.17
9.69
532,740
$27,390
26,340
27,820
22,290
29,300
29,480
20,150
$8.63
8.55
8.23
7.70
9.14
9.01
7.21
$10.19
10.05
10.19
8.88
11.11
11.08
8.21
$12.48
12.19
12.76
10.36
13.58
13.84
9.54
$15.38
14.69
15.97
12.40
16.63
16.66
10.85
$18.76
17.54
19.61
14.16
20.10
20.10
12.79
90th
Brokerage clerks.........................................................................................................
Correspondence clerks...............................................................................................
Court, municipal, and license clerks............................................................................
Credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks......................................................................
Customer service representatives...............................................................................
Eligibility interviewers, government programs..............................................................
File clerks...................................................................................................................
Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks............................................................................
82,730
34,190
104,060
78,450
1,875,370
97,240
249,970
176,920
16.78
12.66
13.91
13.40
13.20
15.16
9.90
8.48
34,900
26,330
28,930
27,870
27,450
31,530
20,590
17,640
10.16
8.89
8.40
8.37
8.02
10.73
6.55
6.10
12.55
10.15
10.33
9.99
9.76
12.33
7.67
7.04
15.61
12.13
13.02
12.44
12.23
14.43
9.37
8.13
19.89
14.51
16.50
15.80
15.71
17.63
11.45
9.59
25.38
17.49
21.00
19.94
20.24
21.07
14.20
11.20
Interviewers, except eligibility and loan........................................................................
Library assistants, clerical...........................................................................................
Loan interviewers and clerks.......................................................................................
New accounts clerks...................................................................................................
Order clerks................................................................................................................
Human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping.....................................
Receptionists and information clerks...........................................................................
Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks....................................
171,650
106,360
157,680
99,760
338,430
164,680
1,046,590
183,280
11.17
9.66
13.70
12.47
12.39
14.70
10.31
13.26
23,240
20,090
28,500
25,940
25,770
30,570
21,450
27,570
7.31
6.09
9.03
8.90
7.48
9.59
6.87
7.85
8.57
7.03
10.74
10.01
9.19
11.65
8.11
9.39
10.52
8.93
13.01
11.86
11.66
14.17
9.93
11.58
13.10
11.73
16.15
14.22
14.88
17.13
12.11
17.47
16.22
14.51
19.72
16.80
18.24
20.78
14.49
21.23
Cargo and freight agents.............................................................................................
Couriers and messengers...........................................................................................
Police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers......................................................................
Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance..........................................................
Meter readers, utilities.................................................................................................
Postal service clerks...................................................................................................
Postal service mail carriers.........................................................................................
Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators...............
Production, planning, and expediting clerks.................................................................
Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks..........................................................................
Stock clerks and order fillers.......................................................................................
Weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping..................................
60,530
121,670
88,550
170,050
52,140
80,760
355,120
201,150
302,430
802,600
1,680,640
78,620
15.53
9.89
13.30
15.55
14.40
18.37
18.20
15.48
16.38
11.64
10.32
13.10
32,300
20,560
27,670
32,340
29,950
38,210
37,860
32,190
34,070
24,220
21,480
27,240
8.63
6.42
8.16
8.69
8.49
15.48
14.62
9.53
9.18
7.36
6.37
7.61
11.04
7.47
10.15
10.92
10.51
17.42
17.01
11.84
11.71
8.81
7.45
9.24
14.73
9.20
12.83
14.46
13.64
18.78
18.61
16.95
15.59
10.92
9.16
11.87
19.13
11.42
16.14
19.27
17.83
20.15
20.20
19.25
20.20
13.74
12.24
16.12
23.29
14.33
19.60
24.34
21.82
20.96
21.16
20.60
25.25
17.08
16.94
21.29
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants....................................................
Legal secretaries........................................................................................................
Medical secretaries.....................................................................................................
Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive.......................................................
1,384,240
263,590
334,200
1,800,950
16.34
17.29
12.50
12.36
33,980
35,970
26,000
25,710
10.32
10.75
8.48
7.48
12.56
13.08
9.77
9.42
15.57
16.64
11.86
11.85
19.29
21.01
14.62
14.84
23.44
25.62
17.56
18.01
Computer operators....................................................................................................
Data entry keyers........................................................................................................
Word processors and typists.......................................................................................
Desktop publishers......................................................................................................
Insurance claims and policy processing clerks............................................................
Mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service....................................
Office clerks, general..................................................................................................
Office machine operators, except computer................................................................
Proofreaders and copy markers..................................................................................
Statistical assistants....................................................................................................
177,990
405,000
229,090
34,860
258,100
166,000
2,791,420
90,240
25,200
25,850
14.80
10.93
12.92
16.05
14.77
10.37
11.06
11.28
12.41
14.60
30,780
22,740
26,870
33,380
30,730
21,560
23,000
23,470
25,810
30,370
8.57
7.52
8.22
8.65
9.30
6.98
6.72
7.36
7.44
8.86
10.68
8.88
10.07
11.19
11.06
8.19
8.30
8.60
9.05
10.71
13.88
10.56
12.50
15.00
13.69
9.91
10.47
10.45
11.47
13.94
17.78
12.71
15.23
19.70
17.00
12.09
13.24
13.11
14.95
17.49
21.82
15.03
18.39
25.17
21.83
14.53
16.39
16.50
18.61
21.12
Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations
First-line supervisors/managers of farming, fishing, and forestry workers....................
Farm labor contractors................................................................................................
Agricultural inspectors.................................................................................................
Animal breeders..........................................................................................................
Graders and sorters, agricultural products..................................................................
Agricultural equipment operators.................................................................................
Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse.........................................
Farmworkers, farm and ranch animals........................................................................
Forest and conservation workers................................................................................
Fallers.........................................................................................................................
Logging equipment operators......................................................................................
Log graders and scalers.............................................................................................
22,180
6,450
13,980
1,630
54,110
26,580
211,020
34,590
12,750
9,790
30,930
4,950
17.33
9.53
14.24
12.70
8.26
8.94
7.56
8.56
10.31
15.66
13.10
13.75
36,040
19,810
29,630
26,420
17,190
18,600
15,730
17,810
21,440
32,580
27,240
28,610
9.31
6.29
7.98
6.90
6.08
5.98
6.16
6.03
6.44
7.12
8.12
8.17
12.17
6.59
9.85
8.52
6.60
6.69
6.50
6.69
7.13
9.46
10.00
10.20
16.02
7.10
13.17
10.89
7.42
8.00
6.97
7.93
9.13
12.85
12.57
12.97
20.92
10.16
17.72
15.13
9.13
10.42
8.09
9.92
12.11
19.07
15.84
16.60
27.47
12.96
21.90
21.63
11.45
13.47
9.94
12.43
16.66
30.35
18.84
20.58
Construction and extraction occupations
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers............
Boilermakers...............................................................................................................
Brickmasons and blockmasons...................................................................................
Stonemasons..............................................................................................................
Carpenters..................................................................................................................
Carpet installers..........................................................................................................
Floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles.........................................................
Floor sanders and finishers.........................................................................................
514,750
24,390
109,840
11,880
851,610
36,340
13,560
8,230
23.77
19.50
20.36
16.26
17.36
16.48
16.42
13.75
49,430
40,570
42,340
33,820
36,110
34,290
34,160
28,590
14.18
10.89
11.65
9.36
9.79
8.58
8.58
8.82
17.64
15.30
15.42
11.41
12.32
11.17
11.02
9.96
22.39
19.06
20.00
15.60
16.09
15.13
15.14
12.47
28.49
23.99
25.17
20.00
21.46
20.96
20.51
16.11
35.37
28.10
30.55
24.75
27.45
27.03
27.19
21.14
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by occupation, 2001 - Continued
Mean wages
Occupation
Hourly
Construction and extraction occupations - Continued
Tile and marble setters................................................................................................
Cement masons and concrete finishers.......................................................................
Terrazzo workers and finishers...................................................................................
Construction laborers..................................................................................................
Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators..................................................
Pile-driver operators....................................................................................................
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators...............................
Drywall and ceiling tile installers..................................................................................
Tapers........................................................................................................................
Percentiles
Employment
30,390 $18.17
15.67
176,590
5,800
15.02
13.36
825,390
57,880
15.27
4,950
20.59
353,650
17.86
17.07
121,450
37,920
18.86
Annual¹
10th
25th
$37,790 $10.16 $13.14
32,590
8.87
11.08
31,240
8.59
10.21
27,790
7.43
9.11
31,760
8.88
10.56
42,820
11.23
13.89
37,160
10.30
12.57
35,500
9.64
12.19
39,220
10.59
14.03
50th
(Median)
75th
$17.02
14.25
13.80
11.57
13.60
19.86
16.42
15.87
18.20
$22.54
19.42
18.52
16.66
18.60
27.03
22.12
20.97
23.79
$27.48
25.36
24.72
22.59
25.43
32.43
28.19
27.14
28.49
90th
Electricians.................................................................................................................
Glaziers......................................................................................................................
Insulation workers.......................................................................................................
Painters, construction and maintenance......................................................................
Paperhangers.............................................................................................................
Pipelayers...................................................................................................................
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters........................................................................
Plasterers and stucco masons....................................................................................
Reinforcing iron and rebar workers..............................................................................
Roofers.......................................................................................................................
Sheet metal workers...................................................................................................
Structural iron and steel workers.................................................................................
625,560
46,960
54,270
256,220
9,320
56,190
438,290
53,790
29,610
118,160
207,960
78,700
20.75
16.11
15.04
14.83
15.76
14.94
19.78
16.98
18.33
15.55
17.48
19.55
43,160
33,510
31,280
30,840
32,780
31,080
41,140
35,310
38,130
32,350
36,350
40,660
11.65
8.71
8.13
8.88
8.63
8.93
10.94
9.96
9.78
8.95
9.31
10.29
14.76
11.14
10.18
10.84
11.03
10.59
14.28
12.32
12.26
10.95
11.81
13.81
19.60
14.68
13.46
13.66
15.07
13.55
18.61
15.79
16.70
14.16
15.97
18.72
25.94
20.05
17.63
17.51
20.12
18.09
24.92
20.57
24.27
19.17
22.20
25.09
32.66
27.36
25.20
23.38
24.71
23.69
31.01
26.78
28.76
25.05
28.54
30.89
Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters........
Helpers--carpenters....................................................................................................
Helpers--electricians...................................................................................................
Helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons...............................
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters........................................
Helpers--roofers..........................................................................................................
64,730
99,490
108,070
29,750
79,980
24,200
12.79
10.69
11.38
10.46
11.10
10.09
26,590
22,240
23,680
21,770
23,090
20,980
7.82
7.11
7.51
6.90
7.45
7.09
9.42
8.44
8.93
7.77
8.84
8.04
11.35
10.19
10.65
9.36
10.50
9.59
14.87
12.43
13.30
11.86
12.89
11.42
21.17
14.86
16.58
15.91
15.82
13.87
Construction and building inspectors...........................................................................
Elevator installers and repairers..................................................................................
Fence erectors............................................................................................................
Hazardous materials removal workers........................................................................
Highway maintenance workers....................................................................................
Rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators..............................................
Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners............................................................
Segmental pavers.......................................................................................................
72,200
26,450
20,550
36,660
148,390
11,680
16,200
2,670
19.81
24.39
12.06
16.59
13.70
16.40
13.75
13.58
41,200
50,730
25,090
34,510
28,490
34,110
28,590
28,240
12.06
12.86
7.06
10.11
8.32
9.59
7.67
8.33
15.23
18.63
8.68
12.28
10.31
13.37
10.01
10.12
19.32
24.82
10.50
15.29
13.23
16.30
13.11
12.58
24.00
30.13
14.45
21.27
16.62
19.82
16.61
16.07
28.35
35.58
19.75
25.69
20.32
23.37
20.45
21.93
Derrick operators, oil and gas.....................................................................................
Rotary drill operators, oil and gas................................................................................
Service unit operators, oil, gas, and mining.................................................................
Earth drillers, except oil and gas.................................................................................
Explosives workers, ordnance handling experts, and blasters.....................................
Continuous mining machine operators.........................................................................
Mine cutting and channeling machine operators..........................................................
Rock splitters, quarry..................................................................................................
Roof bolters, mining....................................................................................................
Roustabouts, oil and gas.............................................................................................
Helpers--extraction workers........................................................................................
15,150
15,560
13,320
19,630
4,790
9,560
5,860
2,710
3,990
37,010
30,910
14.84
17.14
14.47
16.29
16.79
16.50
17.19
13.92
17.83
11.25
12.46
30,870
35,640
30,100
33,870
34,920
34,320
35,760
28,940
37,080
23,400
25,910
9.72
10.45
9.02
9.81
11.26
11.35
11.93
8.76
12.93
7.26
7.97
11.24
12.61
10.54
12.09
13.61
13.39
14.25
10.48
14.90
8.15
9.57
13.70
15.87
13.11
15.39
16.32
16.17
16.99
12.95
18.02
10.16
11.75
17.42
20.25
17.45
19.55
19.60
19.32
20.24
16.21
20.54
13.44
14.76
22.24
25.87
21.90
24.66
22.52
22.25
22.27
20.11
22.44
17.33
17.90
Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers......................
Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers...........................................
Radio mechanics........................................................................................................
Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers...........
Avionics technicians....................................................................................................
Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers.........................................................
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment...............
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment..................
Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay......................
Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles......................................
Electronic home entertainment equipment installers and repairers..............................
Security and fire alarm systems installers....................................................................
441,700
143,810
6,550
210,650
16,340
29,240
16,650
77,780
19,680
13,210
29,770
42,050
23.32
16.40
17.36
21.33
20.06
15.85
18.20
18.80
23.30
12.85
13.81
15.77
48,510
34,120
36,120
44,360
41,720
32,970
37,860
39,110
48,470
26,740
28,710
32,790
13.53
9.73
9.82
12.90
13.14
9.00
10.45
11.39
15.35
8.32
7.99
9.20
17.12
12.23
12.75
17.68
16.68
11.31
13.83
14.54
20.27
9.80
10.08
11.49
22.27
15.81
16.36
22.30
19.93
14.91
18.23
18.65
24.24
12.14
12.96
14.66
28.28
20.03
21.50
25.68
23.95
19.29
22.20
22.62
27.11
15.34
16.94
18.88
34.87
24.39
26.75
28.01
27.12
24.86
26.42
26.86
30.78
18.51
21.06
24.00
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians.................................................................
Automotive body and related repairers........................................................................
Automotive glass installers and repairers....................................................................
Automotive service technicians and mechanics...........................................................
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists...............................................
Farm equipment mechanics........................................................................................
Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines..................................................
Rail car repairers.........................................................................................................
Motorboat mechanics..................................................................................................
Motorcycle mechanics.................................................................................................
Outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics.....................................
Bicycle repairers.........................................................................................................
Recreational vehicle service technicians.....................................................................
Tire repairers and changers........................................................................................
135,250
168,630
21,550
701,150
254,420
35,420
116,260
11,860
18,370
13,290
27,250
7,730
11,830
86,200
20.41
16.82
13.52
15.32
16.62
13.08
17.26
17.90
14.13
13.50
12.15
9.46
13.36
10.16
42,460
34,980
28,120
31,870
34,570
27,200
35,900
37,220
29,390
28,090
25,270
19,670
27,780
21,140
12.75
8.76
8.14
7.98
10.32
8.43
11.18
11.51
8.68
7.96
7.10
6.47
8.39
7.00
16.39
11.61
9.87
10.33
12.79
10.22
13.76
15.00
10.62
9.89
9.19
7.54
10.11
7.95
20.19
15.62
13.06
14.19
16.14
12.67
16.92
18.46
13.55
12.69
11.63
9.05
12.70
9.48
24.76
20.78
16.50
19.25
20.10
15.57
20.46
20.86
16.82
16.32
14.53
11.12
15.89
11.48
28.34
26.79
20.12
24.39
24.00
18.32
24.16
23.38
20.68
20.71
17.70
13.14
19.52
14.63
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by occupation, 2001 - Continued
Mean wages
Occupation
Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations - Continued
Mechanical door repairers...........................................................................................
Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door.............................
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers..........................
Home appliance repairers...........................................................................................
Industrial machinery mechanics..................................................................................
Maintenance and repair workers, general....................................................................
Maintenance workers, machinery................................................................................
Millwrights...................................................................................................................
Refractory materials repairers, except brickmasons....................................................
Electrical power-line installers and repairers................................................................
Telecommunications line installers and repairers.........................................................
Camera and photographic equipment repairers...........................................................
Medical equipment repairers.......................................................................................
Musical instrument repairers and tuners......................................................................
Watch repairers..........................................................................................................
Percentiles
Employment
Hourly
Annual¹
10th
25th
50th
(Median)
75th
10,510 $15.18
37,740
20.49
17.07
201,850
33,640
15.10
18.69
187,750
14.54
1,232,280
98,280
15.88
69,800
20.34
3,350
17.03
99,140
22.04
18.76
168,260
5,580
15.10
22,070
18.06
4,520
15.73
3,680
13.58
$31,570
42,610
35,510
31,420
38,880
30,230
33,030
42,310
35,420
45,840
39,030
31,420
37,570
32,710
28,240
$8.88
11.61
10.09
8.53
11.81
8.07
9.40
12.42
11.32
12.73
10.21
7.89
10.16
7.62
6.92
$10.78
15.42
12.67
10.72
14.44
10.36
11.84
15.78
13.70
17.47
13.22
10.32
12.79
10.28
9.33
$13.83
20.65
16.35
14.22
18.08
13.82
15.36
20.18
16.89
22.70
18.84
14.45
17.09
14.15
12.47
$18.37
25.61
20.72
18.57
22.56
18.03
19.44
25.21
20.15
26.70
24.33
18.92
22.17
19.30
16.81
$23.87
29.30
25.65
22.47
26.97
22.03
23.27
28.80
22.22
31.17
27.20
22.96
27.47
28.95
21.48
90th
Coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers................................
Commercial divers......................................................................................................
Fabric menders, except garment.................................................................................
Locksmiths and safe repairers....................................................................................
Manufactured building and mobile home installers.......................................................
Riggers.......................................................................................................................
Signal and track switch repairers.................................................................................
Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers................................................
33,100
3,050
2,090
13,450
14,140
15,340
8,550
148,390
13.19
19.54
13.13
14.56
11.46
16.42
20.61
11.16
27,440
40,640
27,310
30,290
23,850
34,150
42,860
23,220
7.51
10.64
7.30
8.56
7.33
9.60
16.04
6.76
9.68
13.02
8.57
10.85
9.02
12.26
18.31
8.05
12.74
15.76
11.39
13.94
11.03
15.72
20.38
10.20
16.19
19.65
18.15
17.43
13.35
19.59
23.10
13.39
19.99
33.08
20.91
21.29
16.41
24.41
26.46
17.33
Production occupations
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers..........................
Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers.....................................
Coil winders, tapers, and finishers...............................................................................
Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers..........................................................
Electromechanical equipment assemblers..................................................................
Engine and other machine assemblers........................................................................
Structural metal fabricators and fitters.........................................................................
Fiberglass laminators and fabricators..........................................................................
Team assemblers.......................................................................................................
Timing device assemblers, adjusters, and calibrators.................................................
733,410
33,620
43,900
302,530
63,930
55,820
90,480
41,520
1,189,840
8,550
21.51
17.53
11.41
11.49
12.54
14.24
14.06
12.14
11.66
12.33
44,740
36,460
23,740
23,900
26,080
29,610
29,240
25,260
24,250
25,640
11.99
9.48
7.32
7.35
7.78
8.13
9.04
7.72
7.28
8.22
15.40
12.49
8.61
8.78
9.47
10.14
10.85
9.25
8.69
9.57
20.19
17.88
10.62
10.71
11.87
13.51
13.46
11.44
10.70
11.32
26.31
22.92
13.53
13.46
14.99
17.68
16.55
14.41
13.55
13.90
33.50
26.11
16.91
16.92
18.68
21.81
20.07
17.50
17.36
17.18
Bakers........................................................................................................................
Butchers and meat cutters..........................................................................................
Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers................................................................
Slaughterers and meat packers..................................................................................
Food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders.........
Food batchmakers......................................................................................................
Food cooking machine operators and tenders.............................................................
154,410
135,630
156,670
117,490
18,720
70,540
34,910
10.49
12.74
8.80
9.62
12.24
11.10
10.93
21,830
26,500
18,310
20,010
25,450
23,090
22,730
6.68
7.23
6.67
7.17
6.93
6.61
6.72
7.83
9.06
7.40
8.17
8.62
7.98
8.01
9.83
11.92
8.34
9.60
11.16
10.43
10.30
12.70
16.06
9.94
10.84
14.94
13.76
13.27
15.79
19.91
11.68
12.46
19.86
16.74
16.45
Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic...................................
Numerical tool and process control programmers.......................................................
Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic....
Forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic............................
Rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic.............................
Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal
and plastic................................................................................................................
Drilling and boring machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic....
Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and
tenders, metal and plastic........................................................................................
Lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic.....
140,540
20,800
102,320
49,760
45,090
14.26
18.67
12.44
13.57
13.86
29,670
38,830
25,870
28,230
28,830
8.99
11.30
7.83
7.63
8.35
10.86
14.32
9.62
9.64
10.46
13.65
17.93
12.10
12.44
13.30
17.10
22.30
14.78
16.21
16.60
20.79
27.23
17.34
23.39
20.64
296,070
58,060
12.17
13.64
25,320
28,360
7.81
8.34
9.36
10.13
11.58
12.82
14.27
16.25
17.33
20.88
107,300
75,650
13.03
14.72
27,110
30,630
7.98
9.29
9.73
11.35
12.28
14.24
15.65
17.36
19.60
21.40
32,680
390,090
19,060
14,580
8,990
6,840
26,170
14.44
15.81
14.86
14.01
18.05
16.66
12.99
30,020
32,880
30,910
29,130
37,540
34,640
27,020
8.74
9.44
9.78
9.25
8.25
8.72
8.22
10.70
12.00
11.77
11.02
11.86
11.76
10.05
13.82
15.43
14.37
13.27
17.68
15.74
12.29
17.24
19.18
17.55
16.60
23.39
20.59
14.83
21.39
22.74
20.87
20.44
29.51
27.27
19.10
149,000
101,500
112,960
382,400
60,810
32,490
14,100
45,940
25,410
11.78
14.58
20.40
14.55
14.80
13.87
15.66
12.50
14.52
24,500
30,320
42,430
30,260
30,780
28,840
32,570
25,990
30,200
7.29
8.58
12.63
9.19
9.04
8.87
9.32
7.92
8.67
8.71
10.42
15.90
11.16
10.94
10.65
11.74
9.57
10.60
10.74
13.42
20.01
13.70
13.57
13.24
14.70
11.93
13.77
13.74
17.71
24.82
16.99
17.23
16.39
18.11
14.89
17.53
17.69
23.88
29.49
21.57
23.95
20.48
23.07
17.78
21.93
Milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic..........
Machinists...................................................................................................................
Metal-refining furnace operators and tenders..............................................................
Pourers and casters, metal.........................................................................................
Model makers, metal and plastic.................................................................................
Patternmakers, metal and plastic................................................................................
Foundry mold and coremakers....................................................................................
Molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal
and plastic................................................................................................................
Multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic......................
Tool and die makers...................................................................................................
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers.....................................................................
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders...................
Heat treating equipment setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic.................
Lay-out workers, metal and plastic..............................................................................
Plating and coating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic.........
Tool grinders, filers, and sharpeners...........................................................................
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by occupation, 2001 - Continued
Mean wages
Occupation
Production occupations - Continued
Bindery workers..........................................................................................................
Bookbinders................................................................................................................
Job printers.................................................................................................................
Prepress technicians and workers...............................................................................
Printing machine operators..........................................................................................
Laundry and dry-cleaning workers...............................................................................
Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials.........................................................
Sewing machine operators..........................................................................................
Shoe and leather workers and repairers......................................................................
Shoe machine operators and tenders..........................................................................
Sewers, hand..............................................................................................................
Tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers..................................................................
Textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders......................................
Textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders...............................................
Textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders.........................
Textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders....
Extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and
Percentiles
Employment
Hourly
Annual¹
10th
25th
50th
(Median)
75th
93,240 $11.37
7,500
13.25
55,210
14.93
96,580
15.54
14.81
198,710
$23,650
27,550
31,050
32,320
30,800
$6.79
7.50
8.40
8.51
8.33
$8.13
9.39
10.74
11.09
10.58
$10.33
11.86
14.05
14.80
13.95
$13.63
16.35
18.54
19.36
18.24
$17.54
20.90
22.30
23.81
22.40
90th
214,520
92,730
308,380
9,970
6,440
22,550
31,580
31,650
37,250
57,830
68,530
8.29
8.33
8.68
9.45
9.55
9.29
11.38
9.88
9.92
10.91
10.65
17,240
17,330
18,050
19,650
19,850
19,320
23,670
20,560
20,630
22,690
22,150
5.93
6.00
6.17
6.30
6.51
6.21
6.70
6.66
6.71
7.55
8.08
6.71
6.82
6.82
7.21
7.61
7.09
8.11
7.94
7.65
9.16
9.24
7.86
7.98
8.08
8.70
9.24
8.43
10.38
9.78
9.31
10.81
10.25
9.41
9.52
10.04
11.15
11.18
10.52
13.89
11.44
11.56
12.66
11.45
11.37
11.18
12.37
13.86
13.25
13.34
17.30
13.28
14.35
14.03
13.52
Fabric and apparel patternmakers...............................................................................
Upholsterers...............................................................................................................
30,370
12,580
39,780
13.15
14.63
12.61
27,340
30,440
26,240
8.48
7.30
7.69
10.71
9.06
9.41
13.04
11.99
11.80
15.72
18.08
15.34
17.54
25.98
18.71
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters.........................................................................
Furniture finishers........................................................................................................
Model makers, wood...................................................................................................
Patternmakers, wood..................................................................................................
Sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood ..............................................
Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing.......................
127,640
32,140
4,320
4,280
52,740
91,640
12.08
11.40
13.59
14.76
10.97
10.84
25,120
23,700
28,270
30,690
22,810
22,540
7.54
7.29
7.82
7.67
7.25
7.23
9.04
8.71
9.50
9.79
8.57
8.54
11.30
10.74
12.02
13.79
10.45
10.38
14.35
13.42
16.12
17.96
12.91
12.76
17.96
16.69
22.80
24.59
15.79
15.44
Nuclear power reactor operators.................................................................................
Power distributors and dispatchers..............................................................................
Power plant operators.................................................................................................
Stationary engineers and boiler operators...................................................................
Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators.....................................
Chemical plant and system operators.........................................................................
Gas plant operators....................................................................................................
Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers...........................
3,310
12,840
35,030
54,330
98,440
60,340
12,600
34,540
29.13
25.33
22.95
20.43
16.23
20.09
22.63
22.41
60,590
52,690
47,740
42,490
33,760
41,790
47,060
46,610
22.77
15.62
14.61
12.19
9.57
13.23
15.77
14.19
25.13
20.15
18.86
15.62
12.16
16.52
19.00
19.08
28.94
25.11
23.34
19.93
15.66
20.19
22.56
23.06
33.31
30.75
27.31
25.12
19.81
24.17
26.54
26.28
37.20
35.45
31.68
30.03
24.14
27.20
30.71
29.00
Chemical equipment operators and tenders................................................................
Separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators,
and tenders.............................................................................................................
Crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders.................
Grinding and polishing workers, hand..........................................................................
Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders......................................
Cutters and trimmers, hand.........................................................................................
Cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders........................................
Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and
tenders....................................................................................................................
Furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders........................................
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers..................................................
Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers.........................................................
Dental laboratory technicians......................................................................................
Medical appliance technicians.....................................................................................
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians...............................................................................
53,930
17.91
37,250
11.20
14.17
17.70
21.55
25.56
35,380
46,470
44,050
111,610
31,440
76,370
14.52
13.02
11.88
13.36
11.70
12.50
30,200
27,080
24,700
27,790
24,340
26,010
8.39
8.04
7.43
8.12
6.84
7.82
10.75
9.73
8.88
10.05
8.25
9.48
14.04
12.34
10.84
12.91
10.46
11.99
17.72
15.78
13.73
16.25
13.72
15.09
21.45
19.44
17.71
19.72
18.70
18.07
76,640
30,020
525,540
29,030
39,750
12,410
34,490
13.04
14.02
14.04
14.37
14.69
13.95
10.87
27,120
29,170
29,210
29,900
30,550
29,010
22,610
8.15
8.66
7.64
6.91
8.02
8.07
7.47
9.85
10.68
9.70
9.21
10.18
9.69
8.60
12.40
13.46
12.83
13.08
13.45
12.43
10.26
15.72
16.98
17.20
17.64
17.61
16.23
12.57
19.40
20.83
23.01
22.05
22.68
21.70
15.35
379,750
94,050
44,090
31,770
25,420
54,500
51,060
29,190
18,070
7,320
10,330
39,450
120,880
13,410
459,440
10.92
12.56
16.65
10.79
10.80
9.77
13.54
11.48
11.70
11.26
11.98
12.55
13.84
17.23
9.81
22,710
26,120
34,630
22,440
22,460
20,320
28,170
23,880
24,340
23,420
24,910
26,110
28,780
35,840
20,410
6.59
7.94
9.44
6.81
6.56
6.25
9.07
7.23
7.28
6.61
6.96
7.48
8.44
9.20
6.46
7.82
9.57
12.00
7.91
7.63
7.29
10.38
8.72
8.62
8.07
8.39
9.26
10.70
12.33
7.49
9.98
11.88
15.55
9.88
9.44
8.80
12.73
10.85
10.77
10.15
10.63
11.86
13.35
18.38
9.13
13.30
14.73
20.75
12.79
12.81
11.22
15.87
13.75
14.00
13.68
13.95
15.33
16.46
21.45
11.36
16.81
18.19
25.82
16.37
16.95
14.78
19.70
16.72
17.60
18.07
18.87
18.96
20.30
25.34
14.37
9,070
147,490
19.58
18.39
40,720
38,250
10.25
10.55
12.93
13.45
17.95
17.35
24.81
22.25
32.19
27.60
197,430
88,800
18,380
22,990
5,390
21.25
(³)
(³)
40.07
19.15
44,200
11.53
14.94
99,400 36,670 57,690
55,920 25,520 33,630
83,350
21.86
30.74
39,830
9.15
11.85
19.78
######
47,410
42.27
16.93
25.76
(²)
69,780
50.76
24.96
33.16
(²)
104,980
55.83
32.62
glass fibers................................................................................................................................................
Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders..................................................
Coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders...................
Painters, transportation equipment..............................................................................
Painting, coating, and decorating workers...................................................................
Photographic process workers....................................................................................
Photographic processing machine operators...............................................................
Semiconductor processors..........................................................................................
Cementing and gluing machine operators and tenders................................................
Cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders....................
Cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders...............................................
Etchers and engravers................................................................................................
Molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic.............................................
Paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders................................................
Tire builders................................................................................................................
Helpers--production workers.......................................................................................
Transportation and material moving occupations
Aircraft cargo handling supervisors.............................................................................
First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand.......
First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine
and vehicle operators...............................................................................................
Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers³.................................................................
Commercial pilots³......................................................................................................
Air traffic controllers....................................................................................................
Airfield operations specialists......................................................................................
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 1. National employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey by occupation, 2001 - Continued
Mean wages
Occupation
Transportation and material moving occupations - Continued
Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians...............
Bus drivers, transit and intercity..................................................................................
Bus drivers, school......................................................................................................
Driver/sales workers...................................................................................................
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer........................................................................
Truck drivers, light or delivery services.......................................................................
Taxi drivers and chauffeurs.........................................................................................
Percentiles
Employment
50th
(Median)
Hourly
Annual¹
10th
25th
75th
90th
17,620 $10.05
14.15
190,530
10.84
469,100
11.22
378,220
16.20
1,548,480
12.32
996,000
9.51
125,860
$20,910
29,430
22,540
23,340
33,690
25,630
19,780
$6.27
7.99
6.17
5.98
9.84
6.81
6.10
$7.38
9.98
7.67
6.89
12.29
8.54
7.04
$9.08
13.49
10.57
9.70
15.66
11.22
8.62
$11.55
18.04
13.33
14.35
19.60
15.22
10.90
$14.42
21.73
16.27
19.20
23.10
19.99
14.15
Locomotive engineers.................................................................................................
Locomotive firers........................................................................................................
Rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers.....................................................
Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators...............................................................
Railroad conductors and yardmasters.........................................................................
30,730
730
4,840
17,070
40,910
22.74
21.22
19.29
22.57
22.10
47,300
44,140
40,130
46,940
45,970
13.85
12.51
12.91
13.08
14.57
16.51
16.77
15.30
16.50
17.45
22.38
23.40
18.32
21.60
20.59
27.31
26.07
20.96
28.53
26.12
33.91
27.70
24.96
33.98
33.03
Sailors and marine oilers.............................................................................................
Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels...............................................................
Motorboat operators....................................................................................................
Ship engineers............................................................................................................
28,650
22,180
3,410
7,470
14.55
23.87
15.12
24.56
30,270
49,660
31,450
51,080
7.57
12.14
7.43
13.04
10.19
17.20
9.25
18.11
13.76
23.40
14.31
24.04
18.36
29.01
19.85
30.50
21.98
35.76
24.46
36.46
Bridge and lock tenders..............................................................................................
Parking lot attendants.................................................................................................
Service station attendants...........................................................................................
Traffic technicians.......................................................................................................
Transportation inspectors............................................................................................
4,500
109,930
107,650
5,090
27,670
14.81
7.99
8.31
16.41
22.37
30,800
16,610
17,280
34,140
46,530
7.57
5.96
5.98
9.59
10.36
10.25
6.62
6.73
11.70
16.67
16.05
7.54
7.75
15.11
22.75
19.02
8.79
9.12
20.47
27.13
20.79
10.79
11.41
26.09
34.42
61,590
51,650
2,920
70,370
3,370
9,960
591,790
304,500
2,098,180
190,080
951,960
6,070
12,920
9,560
125,600
3,020
19,430
11.97
17.68
14.64
16.57
14.73
17.37
13.00
8.78
10.18
10.92
8.52
20.71
18.34
15.86
12.22
17.46
16.29
24,900
36,770
30,450
34,470
30,630
36,130
27,040
18,260
21,170
22,720
17,730
43,090
38,140
33,000
25,430
36,310
33,880
7.71
10.79
8.34
10.01
9.79
9.37
8.49
5.96
6.46
7.10
5.97
12.20
9.12
9.23
6.28
12.64
9.44
9.28
13.09
10.46
12.19
11.84
11.64
9.95
6.67
7.55
8.27
6.65
17.20
12.08
11.68
8.19
14.68
11.63
11.25
16.64
13.27
15.38
14.58
15.56
12.19
7.93
9.35
10.17
7.83
20.84
17.33
15.45
11.47
18.01
15.00
13.76
21.19
17.37
20.25
17.31
21.08
15.24
10.00
11.84
12.82
9.83
25.01
24.58
20.13
15.52
20.33
20.35
17.62
26.79
24.35
25.69
20.45
30.04
19.24
13.03
15.44
16.13
12.39
28.20
27.66
22.98
19.97
21.84
26.17
Conveyor operators and tenders.................................................................................
Crane and tower operators..........................................................................................
Dredge operators........................................................................................................
Excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.............................................
Loading machine operators, underground mining........................................................
Hoist and winch operators...........................................................................................
Industrial truck and tractor operators...........................................................................
Cleaners of vehicles and equipment............................................................................
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand..............................................
Machine feeders and offbearers..................................................................................
Packers and packagers, hand.....................................................................................
Gas compressor and gas pumping station operators..................................................
Pump operators, except wellhead pumpers.................................................................
Wellhead pumpers......................................................................................................
Refuse and recyclable material collectors...................................................................
Shuttle car operators...................................................................................................
Tank car, truck, and ship loaders................................................................................
1
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.
2
Represents a wage above $70.01 per hour.
3
Hourly wage rates for occupations where workers typically work fewer than 2,080 hours per year are not available.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001
11-1011 Chief executives
Determine and formulate policies and provide the overall direction of companies or private and public
sector organizations within the guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body.
Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of
subordinate executives and staff managers.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Engineering & management services
Business services
Federal, State, and local government
Depository institutions
Educational services
42,570
32,990
26,160
22,630
22,020
$56.44
54.01
36.56
54.16
47.53
$117,390
112,330
76,050
112,640
98,870
1
2
3
4
5
27
41
70
39
55
290
90
3,210
8,570
5,740
67.57
65.41
62.85
62.81
62.05
140,540
136,060
130,730
130,640
129,060
68
69
40
18
26
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Tobacco products
Metal mining
Instruments and related products
Security and commodity brokers
Electronic & other electrical equipment
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
District of Columbia
Delaware
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
6,780
2,990
36,000
29,600
16,720
$47.13
48.58
49.23
48.47
57.21
$98,030
101,060
102,400
100,820
118,990
1.121
.744
.614
.534
.518
3
3
7
8
7
900
4,450
25,680
4,300
3,230
62.62
61.68
59.54
59.20
58.89
130,240
128,300
123,840
123,130
122,500
.192
.116
.307
.258
.125
3
5
6
4
7
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Rhode Island
New Jersey
New York
Connecticut
Washington
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Springfield, IL MSA
Wilmington-Newark, DE-MD PMSA
Longview-Marshall, TX MSA
Odessa-Midland, TX MSA
Chicago, IL PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
860
2,330
590
670
26,030
$37.81
49.76
40.65
41.15
52.71
$78,630
103,500
84,560
85,580
109,640
.782
.761
.652
.652
.647
14,810
4,450
680
190
360
64.21
63.77
63.45
63.00
62.76
133,550
132,640
131,980
131,040
130,540
.365
.468
.108
.222
.145
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New York, NY PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA
Waterbury, CT PMSA
Jersey City, NJ PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
11-1021 General and operations managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of companies or public and private sector organizations.
Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the
use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any
one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative
services. Include owners and managers who head small business establishments whose duties are
primarily managerial.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Business services
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Engineering & management services
Eating and drinking places
Special trade contractors
157,130
134,920
115,810
91,060
90,920
$39.63
40.71
45.34
23.83
36.64
$82,420
84,680
94,300
49,570
76,210
1
2
3
4
5
26
21
6
69
39
12,670
17,740
15,180
19,270
7,040
49.13
48.05
47.97
47.83
46.24
102,190
99,950
99,770
99,480
96,180
45
37
40
33
56
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Instruments and related products
Electronic & other electrical equipment
Chemicals and allied products
Security and commodity brokers
Paper and allied products
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
District of Columbia
Maryland
Montana
Louisiana
Alaska
17,350
67,010
10,160
44,050
6,610
$35.07
34.05
22.22
29.75
31.95
$72,940
70,820
46,210
61,880
66,450
2.869
2.759
2.649
2.384
2.364
40
48
88
35
45
54,090
64,670
23,810
22,030
236,290
47.74
47.18
46.34
44.13
42.44
99,290
98,140
96,380
91,790
88,280
1.406
.772
1.430
.854
1.636
13
17
14
17
21
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New Jersey
New York
Connecticut
Washington
California
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Odessa-Midland, TX MSA
Baltimore, MD PMSA
Missoula, MT MSA
Great Falls, MT MSA
Billings, MT MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
3,200
35,910
1,410
870
1,770
$30.03
32.61
25.93
21.15
23.82
$62,460
67,830
53,940
43,980
49,540
3.114
2.970
2.851
2.793
2.693
4,620
34,290
13,080
15,660
10,440
52.63
51.42
50.60
49.99
49.96
109,460
106,950
105,240
103,990
103,910
2.224
.845
1.358
1.647
1.654
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
New York, NY PMSA
Newark, NJ PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
11-2022 Sales managers
Direct the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales
distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales
representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory
requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Business services
Automotive dealers & service stations
Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
Communications
33,500
32,430
25,020
25,020
11,440
$40.60
39.26
40.36
37.67
39.80
$84,440
81,660
83,950
78,360
82,790
1
2
3
4
5
8
17
11
24
13
4,260
5,040
5,810
7,070
2,650
47.55
42.56
42.53
42.27
41.34
98,910
88,530
88,460
87,920
85,980
22
19
15
13
34
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Security and commodity brokers
Instruments and related products
Chemicals and allied products
Electronic & other electrical equipment
Paper and allied products
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Georgia
Massachusetts
Delaware
Illinois
Texas
13,930
11,720
1,400
20,400
29,260
$38.88
43.23
33.04
35.32
36.05
$80,880
89,910
68,720
73,460
74,990
.363
.363
.348
.348
.317
19
17
35
26
27
13,820
8,930
4,490
11,720
6,590
47.20
45.21
43.93
43.23
41.98
98,180
94,030
91,370
89,910
87,320
.165
.232
.270
.363
.252
16
17
20
17
17
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Rockford, IL MSA
Atlanta, GA MSA
Dallas, TX PMSA
Nashua, NH PMSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
800
10,040
8,820
410
910
$29.34
39.49
40.62
39.35
48.50
$61,030
82,130
84,490
81,850
100,880
.479
.466
.455
.442
.438
7,590
3,900
910
2,170
2,180
50.52
49.51
48.50
47.14
46.58
105,070
102,990
100,880
98,040
96,890
.187
.410
.438
.225
.184
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New York, NY PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
Newark, NJ PMSA
Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
11-3011 Administrative services managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate supportive services of an organization, such as recordkeeping, mail
distribution, telephone operator/receptionist, and other office support services. May oversee facilities
planning and maintenance and custodial operations.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
Business services
Health services
Educational services
Engineering & management services
39,110
27,690
27,170
26,380
25,170
$25.25
26.27
25.30
26.94
26.26
$52,520
54,650
52,620
56,020
54,610
1
2
3
4
5
49
43
47
37
44
5,470
2,230
2,650
3,450
42.80
38.48
37.77
36.14
35.56
89,030
80,050
78,560
75,160
73,970
12
33
26
22
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Metal mining
Security and commodity brokers
Instruments and related products
Chemicals and allied products
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
District of Columbia
Maryland
Oklahoma
Alaska
Tennessee
5,700
13,210
5,920
1,100
9,920
$26.21
22.97
19.11
23.51
20.38
$54,520
47,780
39,740
48,910
42,390
.943
.544
.408
.393
.384
120
170
157
152
159
19,960
7,680
640
3,420
3,230
39.68
38.30
35.73
33.36
32.94
82,540
79,660
74,330
69,390
68,510
.238
.200
.137
.205
.125
31
36
29
59
65
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New York
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Washington
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Baltimore, MD PMSA
Santa Fe, NM MSA
Austin-San Marcos, TX MSA
Des Moines, IA MSA
Cheyenne, WY MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
8,580
420
3,810
1,610
190
$20.28
23.15
28.59
27.94
25.09
$42,180
48,150
59,460
58,100
52,180
.710
.584
.579
.572
.537
11,320
800
1,700
1,540
2,660
43.50
43.04
39.25
39.13
38.74
90,470
89,520
81,640
81,400
80,590
.279
.321
.176
.245
.225
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New York, NY PMSA
Jersey City, NJ PMSA
Newark, NJ PMSA
Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ PMSA
Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
11-3031 Financial managers
Plan, direct, and coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial
activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Depository institutions
Engineering & management services
Security and commodity brokers
Federal, State, and local government
Business services
89,860
40,490
35,410
34,510
33,100
$31.81
40.01
51.72
32.62
37.39
$66,160
83,220
107,570
67,850
77,770
1
2
3
4
5
58
17
1
54
35
35,410
360
5,430
10,120
730
51.72
45.12
43.35
42.63
42.58
107,570
93,850
90,170
88,660
88,570
3
64
27
16
61
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Security and commodity brokers
Tobacco products
Chemicals and allied products
Holding and other investment offices
Petroleum and coal products
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
District of Columbia
Massachusetts
Delaware
New York
Connecticut
5,110
25,410
2,540
51,790
10,100
$39.06
40.38
32.16
48.67
43.04
$81,240
83,980
66,900
101,240
89,520
.845
.787
.632
.618
.607
18
24
41
12
21
51,790
1,650
10,100
21,220
9,130
48.67
43.25
43.04
41.69
41.01
101,240
89,960
89,520
86,720
85,310
.618
.352
.607
.551
.349
12
14
21
20
19
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New York
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Jersey
Minnesota
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
Boston, MA-NH PMSA
New York, NY PMSA
Reading, PA MSA
Jersey City, NJ PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
2,290
18,950
38,320
1,300
1,910
$51.09
43.12
51.79
23.29
43.17
$106,270
89,690
107,720
48,440
89,800
1.102
.961
.945
.796
.767
38,320
2,290
5,400
6,910
3,890
51.79
51.09
48.40
46.30
45.09
107,720
106,270
100,670
96,310
93,790
.945
1.102
.568
.693
.328
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New York, NY PMSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
13-1023 Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products
Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an
establishment. Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing. Include contract specialists,
field contractors, purchasers, price analysts, tooling coordinators, and media buyers.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
Industrial machinery and equipment
Transportation equipment
Electronic & other electrical equipment
Business services
39,690
20,140
15,420
13,950
11,950
$24.66
22.06
25.13
21.52
21.65
$51,290
45,890
52,260
44,760
45,040
1
2
3
4
5
9
25
6
30
28
180
850
3,110
640
29.22
28.68
28.59
27.16
25.48
60,770
59,660
59,460
56,490
52,990
61
39
18
44
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Railroad transportation
Pipelines, except natural gas
Oil and gas extraction
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Security and commodity brokers
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
District of Columbia
Virginia
Washington
Michigan
Minnesota
2,600
8,480
6,150
10,010
5,640
$30.19
24.29
23.44
24.93
21.66
$62,800
50,530
48,750
51,860
45,060
.430
.249
.238
.225
.216
76
145
200
144
207
2,600
6,840
10,010
560
8,480
30.19
25.32
24.93
24.67
24.29
62,800
52,660
51,860
51,310
50,530
.430
.178
.225
.200
.249
76
185
144
123
145
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
District of Columbia
New Jersey
Michigan
Alaska
Virginia
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Huntsville, AL MSA
Binghamton, NY MSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Elkhart-Goshen, IN MSA
Lowell, MA-NH PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
1,310
470
3,820
430
440
$26.32
22.89
28.23
20.62
23.64
$54,740
47,610
58,710
42,880
49,170
.742
.425
.402
.385
.354
8,420
3,820
5,370
270
850
28.46
28.23
27.47
27.26
26.63
59,200
58,710
57,150
56,700
55,390
.315
.402
.262
.166
.222
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Detroit, MI PMSA
Flint, MI PMSA
Monmouth-Ocean, NJ PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
13-1031 Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators
Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements have been made in accordance with
company practices and procedures, ensuring that proper methods have been followed. Report
overpayments, underpayments, and other irregularities. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring
litigation.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Insurance carriers
Insurance agents, brokers, & service
Federal, State, and local government
Business services
Membership organizations
130,160
45,510
7,720
6,850
2,100
$22.12
21.11
22.09
20.98
18.03
$46,000
43,920
45,940
43,650
37,510
1
2
3
4
5
9
14
10
15
25
660
270
210
240
50
33.77
31.91
27.75
25.24
23.66
70,240
66,370
57,710
52,500
49,210
11
14
16
15
24
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Communications
Railroad transportation
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Real estate
Transportation by air
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Nebraska
Illinois
Oklahoma
1,440
4,970
2,110
13,620
2,950
$23.54
24.35
19.02
19.00
22.13
$48,970
50,640
39,550
39,510
46,040
.308
.299
.239
.232
.203
129
177
167
287
94
80
670
14,520
4,970
26,280
29.57
28.57
24.41
24.35
23.87
61,500
59,420
50,760
50,640
49,650
.029
.111
.173
.299
.182
59
58
202
177
224
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
New Hampshire
New York
Connecticut
California
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Bloomington-Normal, IL MSA
Hartford, CT MSA
Des Moines, IA MSA
Jacksonville, FL MSA
Wausau, WI MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
1,180
3,320
1,400
2,430
290
$22.35
22.93
18.33
23.01
20.41
$46,490
47,690
38,120
47,860
42,460
1.406
.542
.498
.442
.439
70
70
800
35.80
31.80
31.76
30.73
30.10
74,470
66,140
66,060
63,910
62,610
.037
.053
.385
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Bridgeport, CT PMSA
San Angelo, TX MSA
Lubbock, TX MSA
Anchorage, AK MSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
13-1111 Management analysts
Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work
simplifications and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist
management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Include program analysts and management
consultants.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Engineering & management services
Federal, State, and local government
Business services
Insurance carriers
Communications
109,630
78,400
41,660
17,000
16,300
$35.90
27.70
32.64
26.37
26.10
$74,670
57,620
67,880
54,860
54,290
1
2
3
4
5
4
37
9
47
48
220
1,220
1,220
109,630
80
38.32
37.71
37.01
35.90
35.46
79,700
78,430
76,990
74,670
73,750
38
25
27
1
52
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Legal services
Services, nec
Oil and gas extraction
Engineering & management services
Pipelines, except natural gas
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
District of Columbia
Virginia
Maryland
Connecticut
New Jersey
17,050
29,090
12,280
7,140
16,500
$30.24
34.29
30.33
34.58
34.69
$62,890
71,310
63,090
71,930
72,150
2.820
.856
.506
.429
.429
75
47
83
52
54
1,250
17,420
1,850
13,210
16,500
40.21
36.02
35.35
35.34
34.69
83,640
74,910
73,530
73,510
72,150
.267
.297
.306
.409
.429
21
24
20
42
54
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Rhode Island
Illinois
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Tallahassee, FL MSA
Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSA
Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR MSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
Huntsville, AL MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
3,830
43,120
2,150
1,420
1,200
$32.13
33.09
19.71
41.06
29.04
$66,830
68,830
40,990
85,410
60,400
2.488
1.613
.715
.684
.680
1,000
190
590
49.79
42.01
41.57
41.32
41.26
103,560
87,380
86,470
85,950
85,810
.194
.099
.107
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Manchester, NH PMSA
Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA MSA
Santa Rosa, CA PMSA
Lubbock, TX MSA
Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland, MI MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
13-2011 Accountants and auditors
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records for the purpose of giving advice or preparing
statements. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Engineering & management services
Federal, State, and local government
Business services
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Educational services
256,400
99,290
44,560
30,700
29,440
$26.94
22.59
23.40
24.82
20.55
$56,030
46,990
48,660
51,610
42,740
1
2
3
4
5
2
48
40
20
66
5,910
256,400
10,670
170
13,070
27.30
26.94
26.85
26.83
26.66
56,790
56,030
55,840
55,810
55,460
36
1
18
69
12
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Legal services
Engineering & management services
Transportation equipment
Pipelines, except natural gas
Security and commodity brokers
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
District of Columbia
New York
Connecticut
Washington
Vermont
9,450
79,340
15,700
22,500
2,500
$27.25
28.39
28.36
26.70
25.46
$56,680
59,040
58,990
55,540
52,950
1.563
.947
.943
.872
.848
107
139
117
133
68
79,340
15,700
29,930
9,450
97,190
28.39
28.36
27.53
27.25
26.85
59,040
58,990
57,270
56,680
55,840
.947
.943
.778
1.563
.673
139
117
145
107
169
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New York
Connecticut
New Jersey
District of Columbia
California
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Tallahassee, FL MSA
Olympia, WA PMSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
New York, NY PMSA
Hartford, CT MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
2,510
1,240
2,700
48,680
7,180
$23.73
22.73
30.37
30.38
27.64
$49,350
47,280
63,160
63,200
57,490
1.631
1.481
1.300
1.200
1.172
1,360
5,370
580
48,680
2,700
35.49
30.95
30.61
30.38
30.37
73,810
64,370
63,660
63,200
63,160
.749
.851
.664
1.200
1.300
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSA
Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA
Danbury, CT PMSA
New York, NY PMSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
13-2072 Loan officers
Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise
borrowers on financial status and methods of payments. Include mortgage loan officers and agents,
collection analysts, loan servicing officers, and loan underwriters.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Depository institutions
Nondepository institutions
Federal, State, and local government
Real estate
Insurance carriers
101,290
95,060
5,380
3,010
2,660
$22.87
24.86
25.20
27.76
24.35
$47,580
51,710
52,410
57,740
50,650
1
2
3
4
5
12
9
7
5
10
950
120
1,670
110
3,010
35.40
32.53
29.52
28.35
27.76
73,630
67,660
61,410
58,960
57,740
9
11
6
12
4
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Automotive dealers & service stations
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Security and commodity brokers
Engineering & management services
Real estate
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
South Dakota
Montana
Colorado
Utah
North Dakota
1,420
1,190
6,510
2,910
800
$18.70
18.91
28.04
20.26
20.56
$38,900
39,330
58,330
42,140
42,770
.392
.310
.301
.278
.257
131
140
85
169
95
960
2,240
7,740
610
3,810
36.82
30.79
30.69
29.47
28.83
76,580
64,030
63,840
61,290
59,970
.205
.135
.092
.101
.171
26
85
93
87
53
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
District of Columbia
Arizona
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Great Falls, MT MSA
Owensboro, KY MSA
Manchester, NH PMSA
Santa Rosa, CA PMSA
Denver, CO PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
140
170
410
690
3,950
$14.69
17.11
23.89
25.85
30.90
$30,560
35,580
49,680
53,770
64,260
.449
.416
.402
.361
.343
350
3,350
1,810
1,050
120
38.93
38.07
35.78
35.61
34.21
80,980
79,180
74,430
74,080
71,160
.168
.083
.181
.204
.167
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
New York, NY PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA MSA
Bremerton, WA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
15-1021 Computer programmers
Convert project specifications and statements of problems and procedures to detailed logical flow charts
for coding into computer language. Develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve
specific documents, data, and information. May program web sites.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Business services
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Engineering & management services
Insurance carriers
Educational services
235,380
35,310
28,220
23,190
18,570
$32.05
32.12
29.58
28.57
22.94
$66,660
66,800
61,540
59,420
47,710
1
2
3
4
5
9
8
17
27
68
380
11,370
80
1,050
40
35.42
34.40
33.85
33.28
33.13
73,680
71,550
70,400
69,220
68,910
54
9
65
36
67
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Heavy construction, ex. building
Security and commodity brokers
Pipelines, except natural gas
Oil and gas extraction
Coal mining
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Virginia
Delaware
New Jersey
Colorado
Connecticut
28,010
2,830
27,090
13,010
9,560
$29.52
34.17
33.19
31.66
32.27
$61,400
71,070
69,040
65,850
67,110
.824
.704
.704
.602
.574
89
29
69
51
73
2,830
45,360
12,090
65,670
16,320
34.17
34.07
34.01
33.61
33.51
71,070
70,860
70,740
69,920
69,700
.704
.491
.468
.455
.505
29
41
52
75
53
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Delaware
Texas
Washington
California
Massachusetts
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA
Olympia, WA PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
3,010
1,090
11,650
11,890
7,040
$32.34
26.74
35.19
36.53
34.04
$67,260
55,630
73,190
75,990
70,790
1.663
1.302
1.226
1.192
1.064
9,000
18,720
11,890
5,980
9,090
36.72
36.55
36.53
36.33
36.14
76,370
76,020
75,990
75,560
75,180
.436
.965
1.192
.952
.683
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Houston, TX PMSA
Dallas, TX PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ PMSA
Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
15-1031 Computer software engineers, applications
Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs.
Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use
with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an
application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Business services
Engineering & management services
Industrial machinery and equipment
Electronic & other electrical equipment
Instruments and related products
190,710
32,520
16,620
16,470
11,790
$36.15
34.65
35.95
35.79
35.77
$75,190
72,070
74,780
74,440
74,390
1
2
3
4
5
2
11
4
5
6
5,200
190,710
170
16,620
16,470
37.75
36.15
35.95
35.95
35.79
78,520
75,190
74,780
74,780
74,440
11
1
39
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Security and commodity brokers
Business services
Services, nec
Industrial machinery and equipment
Electronic & other electrical equipment
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Massachusetts
Colorado
New Hampshire
Virginia
Washington
21,050
13,280
3,350
17,150
12,880
$39.65
36.45
35.64
34.10
36.39
$82,470
75,810
74,120
70,930
75,690
.652
.615
.554
.504
.499
27
28
16
50
34
4,850
21,050
66,400
17,010
13,280
39.82
39.65
39.16
36.59
36.45
82,820
82,470
81,450
76,100
75,810
.217
.652
.460
.442
.615
14
27
35
43
28
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Arizona
Massachusetts
California
New Jersey
Colorado
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Nashua, NH PMSA
Lowell, MA-NH PMSA
Burlington, VT MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
3,640
17,530
1,290
1,480
1,200
$37.14
42.59
38.40
40.10
35.55
$77,260
88,600
79,880
83,400
73,940
2.011
1.844
1.389
1.192
1.110
100
670
17,530
510
44.99
43.84
42.84
42.59
42.44
93,580
91,180
89,100
88,600
88,280
.241
.711
1.844
.267
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Pittsfield, MA MSA
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA PMSA
Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Santa Rosa, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
15-1032 Computer software engineers, systems software
Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution
software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general
computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software
requirements. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical
analysis.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Business services
Industrial machinery and equipment
Engineering & management services
Communication
Electronic & other electrical equipment
109,250
29,760
27,240
20,250
14,180
$36.28
38.56
36.68
33.55
37.97
$75,450
80,210
76,300
69,770
78,980
1
2
3
4
5
7
1
5
23
2
29,760
14,180
6,030
27,240
38.56
37.97
37.07
36.95
36.68
80,210
78,980
77,100
76,850
76,300
2
5
9
3
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Industrial machinery and equipment
Electronic & other electrical equipment
Apparel and other textile products
Transportation equipment
Engineering & management services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Virginia
Massachusetts
Washington
Maryland
Colorado
16,630
14,820
11,340
10,190
8,530
$34.66
39.53
37.33
37.89
35.41
$72,090
82,230
77,650
78,810
73,650
.489
.459
.439
.420
.395
43
28
32
23
30
50,280
9,860
14,820
9,510
1,470
39.94
39.69
39.53
38.07
37.98
83,070
82,560
82,230
79,180
79,000
.348
.256
.459
.162
.243
30
29
28
20
23
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
California
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Illinois
District of Columbia
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
San Jose, CA PMSA
Lowell, MA-NH PMSA
Colorado Springs, CO MSA
Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA
Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
19,310
1,400
2,460
1,460
10,430
$44.07
39.88
35.55
37.18
37.60
$91,660
82,940
73,940
77,330
78,200
2.031
1.127
1.051
.807
.783
190
270
19,310
1,950
47.02
44.07
44.07
43.72
41.82
97,800
91,660
91,660
90,950
86,980
.068
.287
2.031
.202
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Sarasota-Bradenton, FL MSA
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Tyler, TX MSA
Newark, NJ PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
15-1041 Computer support specialists
Provide technical assistance to computer system users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems
for clients in person, via telephone or from remote location. May provide assistance concerning the use
of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail,
and operating systems.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Business services
Educational services
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Engineering & management services
Federal, State, and local government
188,270
48,690
32,410
24,230
20,580
$20.35
16.81
23.52
20.32
19.85
$42,330
34,960
48,930
42,270
41,290
1
2
3
4
5
29
65
7
30
35
900
970
2,380
120
870
26.48
25.53
25.29
25.23
24.59
55,070
53,110
52,610
52,480
51,160
42
39
27
65
43
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Heavy construction, ex. building
Oil and gas extraction
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Coal mining
Paper and allied products
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Utah
Colorado
Rhode Island
Arizona
South Dakota
7,660
14,110
2,920
13,300
2,100
$12.35
21.09
18.94
19.86
13.95
$25,700
43,870
39,400
41,320
29,030
.732
.653
.624
.596
.580
419
197
198
176
230
17,160
33,020
18,800
57,820
1,420
23.55
23.55
22.76
22.60
22.42
48,990
48,980
47,330
47,000
46,630
.531
.394
.489
.400
.265
188
220
242
257
161
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
California
Hawaii
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Provo-Orem, UT MSA
Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA
Olympia, WA PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Colorado Springs, CO MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
2,250
2,720
1,060
9,460
2,160
$12.01
20.55
21.12
27.71
18.14
$24,990
42,750
43,930
57,630
37,720
1.574
1.503
1.266
.995
.923
9,460
1,120
6,860
190
4,610
27.71
27.21
27.07
26.85
26.20
57,630
56,600
56,300
55,840
54,490
.995
.902
.688
.222
.571
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
San Jose, CA PMSA
Lowell, MA-NH PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Waterbury, CT PMSA
Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
15-1051 Computer systems analysts
Analyze science, engineering, business, and all other data processing problems for application to
electronic data processing systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or
improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.
May analyze or recommend commercially available software.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Business services
Federal, State, and local government
Insurance carriers
Engineering & management services
Educational services
158,620
77,000
30,170
26,790
15,220
$32.79
29.12
29.96
29.56
23.88
$68,200
60,560
62,320
61,470
49,670
1
2
3
4
5
3
28
19
24
61
690
60
158,620
6,450
13,700
33.68
32.80
32.79
32.39
32.08
70,060
68,220
68,200
67,360
66,720
36
60
1
12
7
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Oil and gas extraction
Pipelines, except natural gas
Business services
Security and commodity brokers
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
District of Columbia
Virginia
Maryland
Colorado
Illinois
7,480
25,520
17,280
13,850
36,550
$33.98
30.47
31.41
33.55
33.16
$70,670
63,370
65,340
69,790
68,960
1.237
.751
.712
.641
.624
47
75
70
38
38
17,480
7,480
11,460
13,850
23,780
36.17
33.98
33.70
33.55
33.37
75,230
70,670
70,090
69,790
69,410
.454
1.237
.426
.641
.284
46
47
26
38
68
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New Jersey
District of Columbia
Wisconsin
Colorado
New York
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Springfield, IL MSA
Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSA
Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA
Huntsville, AL MSA
Madison, WI MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
1,530
34,570
2,290
1,660
2,400
$27.84
32.21
31.01
29.10
25.87
$57,920
66,990
64,510
60,530
53,820
1.391
1.293
1.265
.940
.884
4,120
1,570
330
40.35
40.34
39.11
37.73
37.23
83,930
83,900
81,350
78,480
77,430
.656
.630
.172
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ PMSA
Bloomington-Normal, IL MSA
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI PMSA
Jersey City, NJ PMSA
Santa Rosa, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
17-2051 Civil engineers
Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of
building structures, and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams,
irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, water and sewage systems, and waste disposal units. Include
architectural, structural, traffic, ocean, and geo-technical engineers.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Engineering & management services
Federal, State, and local government
Heavy construction, ex. building
General building contractors
Special trade contractors
106,400
64,030
8,500
7,220
3,940
$29.52
28.52
32.09
27.96
27.80
$61,390
59,330
66,750
58,150
57,820
1
2
3
4
5
18
24
11
29
31
680
170
760
150
42.07
40.23
34.78
33.95
33.93
87,510
83,670
72,340
70,620
70,580
11
25
10
29
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Oil and gas extraction
Pipelines, except natural gas
Trucking and warehousing
Chemicals and allied products
Paper and allied products
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Washington
Alaska
Hawaii
Colorado
Montana
10,190
1,010
1,580
6,150
1,090
$32.02
33.12
28.30
28.56
24.85
$66,610
68,890
58,860
59,410
51,690
.395
.361
.295
.285
.284
75
36
64
79
54
830
1,010
10,190
30,960
16,070
33.81
33.12
32.02
31.96
31.69
70,330
68,890
66,610
66,470
65,910
.137
.361
.395
.214
.174
48
36
75
90
58
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
District of Columbia
Alaska
Washington
California
Texas
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Olympia, WA PMSA
Yuba City, CA MSA
Richland-Kennewick-Pasco, WA MSA
Sacramento, CA PMSA
Redding, CA MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
760
340
560
4,030
340
$28.83
29.06
34.76
31.55
29.50
$59,980
60,450
72,310
65,620
61,360
.908
.882
.727
.557
.535
250
500
100
37.48
36.80
35.25
35.24
35.03
77,960
76,550
73,310
73,290
72,860
.138
.257
.077
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Brazoria, TX PMSA
Odessa-Midland, TX MSA
Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSA
Augusta-Aiken, GA-SC MSA
Newburgh, NY-PA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
17-2071 Electrical engineers
Design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment,
components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Engineering & management services
Electronic & other electrical equipment
Instruments and related products
Industrial machinery and equipment
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
37,850
24,430
18,520
12,900
9,730
$33.18
32.76
33.70
32.41
33.33
$69,020
68,140
70,090
67,410
69,320
1
2
3
4
5
16
17
12
18
14
120
210
8,580
50
320
37.22
37.16
36.93
36.78
36.35
77,410
77,290
76,800
76,500
75,600
30
24
6
37
22
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Motion pictures
Holding and other investment offices
Business services
Coal mining
General building contractors
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
New Mexico
Colorado
Massachusetts
Virginia
Arizona
1,760
4,850
7,200
6,780
4,190
$36.22
31.79
36.66
32.70
35.50
$75,330
66,130
76,250
68,010
73,840
.244
.225
.223
.199
.188
21
50
37
58
19
7,200
500
1,760
12,310
24,830
36.66
36.24
36.22
36.06
36.01
76,250
75,390
75,330
75,000
74,900
.223
.083
.244
.133
.172
37
30
21
26
52
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Massachusetts
District of Columbia
New Mexico
Texas
California
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Lowell, MA-NH PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Huntsville, AL MSA
Richland-Kennewick-Pasco, WA MSA
Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
950
7,050
1,210
460
1,020
$36.77
42.46
31.71
38.01
31.09
$76,490
88,320
65,960
79,060
64,670
.765
.742
.685
.597
.564
7,050
2,480
460
390
42.46
39.13
38.92
38.01
37.84
88,320
81,380
80,940
79,060
78,700
.742
.377
.597
.137
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
San Jose, CA PMSA
Austin-San Marcos, TX MSA
Brazoria, TX PMSA
Richland-Kennewick-Pasco, WA MSA
Ventura, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
17-2112 Industrial engineers
Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes
including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost
analysis, and production coordination.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Transportation equipment
Industrial machinery and equipment
Electronic & other electrical equipment
Instruments and related products
Business services
24,870
20,080
19,460
13,080
12,100
$30.32
28.98
30.46
30.66
29.01
$63,070
60,270
63,350
63,780
60,340
1
2
3
4
5
19
28
18
14
25
1,370
2,200
60
990
37.07
35.89
35.71
35.02
33.75
77,100
74,660
74,270
72,840
70,190
20
16
46
22
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Oil and gas extraction
Services, nec
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Pipelines, except natural gas
Heavy construction, ex. building
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Michigan
Ohio
Minnesota
Indiana
Massachusetts
12,730
11,650
5,100
5,380
6,020
$31.10
28.75
31.44
26.74
31.33
$64,680
59,810
65,390
55,630
65,170
.287
.215
.195
.188
.186
66
60
54
72
72
80
18,320
200
70
2,770
36.41
32.74
32.47
32.36
32.10
75,740
68,090
67,540
67,310
66,760
.029
.127
.033
.013
.107
21
85
63
38
73
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
California
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Washington
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Lawrence, MA-NH PMSA
Flint, MI PMSA
Mansfield, OH MSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
930
820
370
4,350
820
$32.68
32.52
24.91
38.41
32.76
$67,970
67,650
51,820
79,890
68,140
.594
.503
.472
.458
.453
60
4,350
120
38.72
38.41
37.44
35.60
35.36
80,530
79,890
77,870
74,050
73,540
.058
.458
.143
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Odessa-Midland, TX MSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Richland-Kennewick-Pasco, WA MSA
Brazoria, TX PMSA
Lake Charles, LA MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
17-2141 Mechanical engineers
Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically
functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of such equipment as
centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Engineering & management services
Industrial machinery and equipment
Transportation equipment
Instruments and related products
Electronic & other electrical equipment
40,150
38,790
22,040
15,780
14,080
$32.25
27.68
30.20
31.32
30.83
$67,080
57,570
62,820
65,150
64,120
1
2
3
4
5
12
39
25
15
21
240
60
820
12,610
2,240
41.40
38.59
37.02
36.27
35.41
86,110
80,270
77,000
75,430
73,640
32
42
21
6
14
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Amusement & recreation services
Holding and other investment offices
Heavy construction, ex. building
Business services
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Michigan
Connecticut
Wisconsin
Indiana
Kansas
14,350
4,840
6,920
7,000
2,880
$30.18
30.33
27.42
27.54
25.69
$62,780
63,090
57,030
57,280
53,440
.323
.291
.257
.245
.218
73
88
61
65
83
830
18,190
680
270
510
36.73
35.17
34.72
34.57
34.14
76,400
73,150
72,220
71,910
71,020
.115
.197
.112
.097
.127
20
32
42
30
30
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New Mexico
Texas
District of Columbia
Alaska
Delaware
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Peoria-Pekin, IL MSA
Richland-Kennewick-Pasco, WA MSA
Huntsville, AL MSA
Bremerton, WA PMSA
Houston, TX PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
1,470
490
920
350
9,660
$32.54
38.36
31.13
29.52
37.89
$67,670
79,800
64,740
61,400
78,800
.905
.636
.521
.487
.468
490
9,660
650
3,970
38.36
37.89
37.67
37.41
37.17
79,800
78,800
78,350
77,800
77,310
.636
.468
.359
.418
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Richland-Kennewick-Pasco, WA MSA
Houston, TX PMSA
Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA
Brazoria, TX PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
17-3023 Electrical and electronic engineering technicians
Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering
staff, to design, build, repair, calibrate, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and
machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design
decisions.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Electronic & other electrical equipment
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Communications
Federal, State, and local government
Engineering & management services
53,320
26,730
21,970
21,870
21,050
$18.23
21.77
23.51
23.69
20.95
$37,910
45,290
48,900
49,270
43,580
1
2
3
4
5
40
12
7
6
17
120
8,100
940
200
190
26.69
24.97
24.92
24.17
23.83
55,520
51,940
51,840
50,270
49,580
39
9
16
33
34
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Pipelines, except natural gas
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Motion pictures
Railroad transportation
Petroleum and coal products
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Idaho
Arizona
Oregon
New Mexico
New Hampshire
6,850
9,330
5,740
2,380
1,420
$19.75
18.91
18.53
20.78
21.14
$41,080
39,340
38,550
43,220
43,970
1.227
.418
.368
.330
.235
141
202
260
134
140
370
400
260
4,540
5,130
27.49
24.35
23.87
23.49
22.90
57,170
50,650
49,650
48,860
47,630
.132
.066
.065
.210
.133
80
144
112
146
235
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
District of Columbia
Delaware
Colorado
New Jersey
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Boise City, ID MSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Las Cruces, NM MSA
Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA
Nashua, NH PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
6,300
8,530
420
1,340
570
$19.60
23.94
20.10
28.16
20.57
$40,770
49,790
41,810
58,580
42,790
2.837
.897
.750
.740
.614
1,340
1,060
260
70
970
28.16
26.41
25.37
25.34
25.18
58,580
54,930
52,770
52,700
52,370
.740
.168
.362
.083
.419
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA
Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA
Bremerton, WA PMSA
Bloomington-Normal, IL MSA
Bakersfield, CA MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
19-2031 Chemists
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or chemical experiments in laboratories for
quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Chemicals and allied products
Engineering & management services
Federal, State, and local government
Food and kindred products
Instruments and related products
32,540
22,270
9,900
2,620
2,390
$28.45
24.07
29.08
22.84
27.00
$59,170
50,070
60,490
47,500
56,160
1
2
3
4
5
6
24
4
27
13
1,220
1,060
9,900
1,000
42.91
30.27
29.46
29.08
28.97
89,240
62,960
61,280
60,490
60,260
7
10
3
11
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Oil and gas extraction
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Paper and allied products
Federal, State, and local government
Petroleum and coal products
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Delaware
New Jersey
North Carolina
Massachusetts
Maryland
1,000
6,940
4,350
3,670
2,590
$37.69
30.96
27.96
31.36
32.80
$78,400
64,410
58,170
65,230
68,220
.249
.180
.117
.114
.107
20
102
72
71
59
1,000
470
2,590
1,560
3,670
37.69
35.45
32.80
32.62
31.36
78,400
73,740
68,220
67,850
65,230
.249
.078
.107
.094
.114
20
36
59
68
71
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Delaware
District of Columbia
Maryland
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC MSA
Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ PMSA
Newark, NJ PMSA
Wilmington-Newark, DE-MD PMSA
Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
2,510
2,110
2,990
950
550
$29.64
30.25
31.81
38.22
23.66
$61,660
62,910
66,170
79,500
49,210
.380
.336
.310
.310
.304
130
950
2,620
410
40.06
38.22
36.83
35.70
33.66
83,330
79,500
76,600
74,260
70,020
.083
.310
.098
.197
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Lawrence, MA-NH PMSA
Wilmington-Newark, DE-MD PMSA
Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA MSA
Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
19-2041 Environmental scientists and specialists, including health
Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources
of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Utilizing
knowledge of various scientific disciplines may collect, synthesize, study, report, and take action based
on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
Engineering & management services
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Educational services
Chemicals and allied products
29,050
19,140
2,010
1,890
1,590
$23.88
24.16
28.96
19.35
30.38
$49,660
50,240
60,240
40,250
63,200
1
2
3
4
5
19
18
10
24
8
60
440
110
240
60
40.95
38.96
36.14
33.09
31.29
85,180
81,030
75,170
68,820
65,090
12
7
10
8
13
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Holding and other investment offices
Oil and gas extraction
Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
Petroleum and coal products
Paper and allied products
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
District of Columbia
Alaska
New Mexico
Washington
Nebraska
1,130
470
930
2,780
890
$33.27
27.32
22.27
26.63
16.58
$69,210
56,820
46,310
55,390
34,490
.187
.168
.129
.108
.101
54
82
109
137
231
1,130
5,240
1,330
2,260
470
33.27
29.16
28.46
27.87
27.32
69,210
60,650
59,200
57,970
56,820
.187
.036
.062
.059
.168
54
137
80
141
82
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
District of Columbia
California
Colorado
New Jersey
Alaska
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Richland-Kennewick-Pasco, WA MSA
Olympia, WA PMSA
Tallahassee, FL MSA
Las Cruces, NM MSA
Santa Fe, NM MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
470
440
540
170
210
$31.51
23.59
35.16
16.98
22.97
$65,540
49,060
73,130
35,320
47,780
.610
.526
.351
.304
.292
540
90
330
610
35.16
34.85
33.58
32.99
32.17
73,130
72,480
69,850
68,610
66,910
.351
.039
.053
.061
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Tallahassee, FL MSA
San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, CA MSA
Bakersfield, CA MSA
Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
19-3021 Market research analysts
Research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas to determine potential sales of a product
or service. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and
distribution. May use survey results to create a marketing campaign based on regional preferences and
buying habits.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Engineering & management services
Business services
Communications
Insurance carriers
Wholesale trade--durable goods
20,490
16,220
5,960
5,870
5,540
$23.83
30.21
31.16
23.55
34.66
$49,570
62,840
64,820
48,980
72,100
1
2
3
4
5
45
13
7
47
3
3,640
840
5,540
5,130
150
35.92
35.75
34.66
33.28
32.04
74,700
74,360
72,100
69,220
66,630
9
25
5
6
47
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Industrial machinery and equipment
Transportation equipment
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Electronic & other electrical equipment
Oil and gas extraction
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
District of Columbia
Washington
Minnesota
Massachusetts
Connecticut
1,130
4,540
4,440
5,060
2,530
$30.36
36.32
31.33
29.95
30.65
$63,160
75,540
65,160
62,290
63,750
.187
.176
.170
.157
.152
73
35
57
83
86
4,540
1,440
15,200
4,440
2,530
36.32
32.71
31.38
31.33
30.65
75,540
68,030
65,270
65,160
63,750
.176
.092
.105
.170
.152
35
37
97
57
86
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Washington
Oregon
California
Minnesota
Connecticut
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Utica-Rome, NY MSA
Austin-San Marcos, TX MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
680
3,850
2,680
350
1,610
$31.11
37.87
38.53
8.61
36.94
$64,700
78,770
80,150
17,910
76,820
.327
.289
.282
.271
.245
1,740
2,680
3,850
1,610
46.84
39.93
38.53
37.87
36.94
97,420
83,050
80,150
78,770
76,820
.174
.282
.289
.245
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Eugene-Springfield, OR MSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA
Austin-San Marcos, TX MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
19-3031 Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists
Diagnose and treat mental disorders; learning disabilities; and cognitive, behavioral, and emotional
problems using individual, child, family, and group therapies. May design and implement behavior
modification programs.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Educational services
Health services
Social services
Federal, State, and local government
Engineering & management services
39,560
32,490
12,910
9,260
550
$26.53
27.21
20.27
24.94
25.41
$55,170
56,590
42,160
51,880
52,840
1
2
3
4
5
2
1
7
4
3
32,490
39,560
550
9,260
350
27.21
26.53
25.41
24.94
23.89
56,590
55,170
52,840
51,880
49,690
2
1
5
4
6
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Health services
Educational services
Engineering & management services
Federal, State, and local government
Business services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Delaware
Utah
2,110
3,770
700
450
1,100
$26.94
23.48
23.26
25.13
21.24
$56,030
48,850
48,380
52,280
44,170
.127
.117
.116
.112
.105
142
192
118
101
145
8,420
12,600
3,440
3,020
240
31.86
30.23
29.48
28.55
28.25
66,270
62,870
61,310
59,370
58,760
.101
.087
.077
.078
.086
85
118
81
126
70
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New York
California
Michigan
New Jersey
Alaska
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New Bedford, MA PMSA
Brockton, MA PMSA
Redding, CA MSA
Pueblo, CO MSA
Dutchess County, NY PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
230
310
170
140
260
$26.44
27.79
27.52
23.71
28.88
$54,990
57,810
57,240
49,320
60,070
.356
.316
.267
.257
.236
70
1,070
3,770
110
37.62
36.27
36.02
35.89
34.02
78,250
75,440
74,920
74,640
70,770
.075
.090
.093
.108
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Nashua, NH PMSA
Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA
New York, NY PMSA
Terre Haute, IN MSA
San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, CA MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
19-4031 Chemical technicians
Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative
analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for purposes, such as research and development of new
products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work
involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Chemicals and allied products
Engineering & management services
Instruments and related products
Food and kindred products
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
28,240
15,320
2,890
2,050
1,970
$20.01
14.25
19.42
16.00
25.14
$41,620
29,630
40,390
33,290
52,290
1
2
3
4
5
8
32
11
26
1
1,970
120
1,210
980
-
25.14
23.97
23.30
22.88
22.28
52,290
49,850
48,460
47,580
46,350
5
25
11
15
-
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Pipelines, except natural gas
Oil and gas extraction
Transportation equipment
Tobacco products
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Delaware
West Virginia
New Jersey
Louisiana
Wyoming
1,040
920
5,040
2,270
260
$22.92
19.56
19.90
23.24
12.87
$47,680
40,690
41,400
48,340
26,770
.259
.134
.131
.123
.109
122
145
307
112
276
2,270
1,040
30
380
460
23.24
22.92
21.71
21.10
21.07
48,340
47,680
45,170
43,880
43,830
.123
.259
.006
.053
.021
112
122
180
129
148
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Louisiana
Delaware
Hawaii
New Mexico
Arizona
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Parkersburg-Marietta, WV-OH MSA
Wilmington-Newark, DE-MD PMSA
Casper, WY MSA
Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ PMSA
Baton Rouge, LA MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
270
980
100
1,880
860
$19.99
23.36
11.78
19.05
24.21
$41,580
48,590
24,510
39,620
50,350
.409
.320
.307
.299
.295
60
860
390
980
25.48
25.38
24.21
24.19
23.36
53,010
52,790
50,350
50,320
48,590
.077
.295
.257
.320
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Houma, LA MSA
Brazoria, TX PMSA
Baton Rouge, LA MSA
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX MSA
Wilmington-Newark, DE-MD PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
21-1012 Educational, vocational, and school counselors
Counsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Educational services
Social services
Federal, State, and local government
Health services
Membership organizations
166,340
21,070
9,620
2,690
440
$23.08
13.66
21.01
16.73
15.42
$48,010
28,420
43,690
34,800
32,070
1
2
3
4
5
2
9
3
5
6
166,340
9,620
190
2,690
29.95
23.08
21.01
20.41
16.73
62,290
48,010
43,690
42,450
34,800
1
3
6
4
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Engineering & management services
Educational services
Federal, State, and local government
Holding and other investment offices
Health services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Louisiana
Florida
Hawaii
Vermont
Alaska
5,510
18,450
1,250
680
640
$19.29
21.87
19.51
19.94
23.82
$40,130
45,490
40,580
41,470
49,550
.298
.261
.233
.231
.229
184
170
229
159
142
13,190
5,930
5,640
740
2,960
29.65
27.97
24.68
24.61
24.32
61,670
58,180
51,330
51,190
50,580
.158
.154
.127
.158
.178
115
139
152
109
178
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New York
New Jersey
Michigan
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Bryan-College Station, TX MSA
Grand Forks, ND-MN MSA
Baton Rouge, LA MSA
Visalia-Tulare-Porterville, CA MSA
Wichita, KS MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
390
210
1,300
500
1,080
$16.54
16.79
21.41
17.34
20.50
$34,400
34,920
44,520
36,070
42,640
.512
.457
.446
.409
.387
5,860
1,560
170
210
37.36
31.05
29.69
29.37
29.00
77,710
64,590
61,760
61,100
60,310
.144
.132
.122
.101
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New York, NY PMSA
Myrtle Beach, SC MSA
Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA
Roanoke, VA MSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
21-1015 Rehabilitation counselors
Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal,
social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, or the stress of
daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and
design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling,
training, and job placement.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Social services
Federal, State, and local government
Health services
Educational services
Engineering & management services
68,920
19,190
13,830
1,850
540
$12.03
18.23
14.78
17.67
17.28
$25,010
37,920
30,750
36,760
35,940
1
2
3
4
5
8
2
7
3
4
19,190
1,850
540
120
34.25
18.23
17.67
17.28
17.01
71,240
37,920
36,760
35,940
35,370
2
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Insurance agents, brokers, & service
Federal, State, and local government
Educational services
Engineering & management services
Insurance carriers
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Washington
Idaho
Connecticut
Oklahoma
North Dakota
8,420
1,320
3,690
2,970
490
$14.30
15.49
16.88
8.68
11.40
$29,740
32,210
35,110
18,060
23,720
.326
.237
.222
.205
.157
488
240
363
568
344
760
1,490
3,290
260
3,690
25.17
19.54
18.64
16.92
16.88
52,340
40,650
38,770
35,190
35,110
.070
.034
.061
.072
.222
62
275
253
160
363
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Mississippi
Michigan
Ohio
South Dakota
Connecticut
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Tacoma, WA PMSA
Spokane, WA MSA
Yakima, WA MSA
Cumberland, MD-WV MSA
Olympia, WA PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
1,620
1,090
440
170
370
$14.65
14.87
14.19
11.20
14.10
$30,470
30,930
29,520
23,300
29,330
.702
.582
.582
.460
.442
460
120
70
29.69
23.99
21.64
21.61
21.18
61,760
49,890
45,020
44,950
44,050
.022
.055
.026
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Jackson, MS MSA
Ventura, CA PMSA
Detroit, MI PMSA
Lansing-East Lansing, MI MSA
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
21-1021 Child, family, and school social workers
Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children
and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May
assist single parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In
schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise
teachers on how to deal with problem children.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
Social services
Educational services
Health services
Membership organizations
112,730
88,240
34,680
15,930
4,660
$17.78
14.21
21.38
17.41
12.38
$36,990
29,560
44,470
36,220
25,750
1
2
3
4
5
3
9
1
4
12
34,680
112,730
15,930
50
21.38
20.04
17.78
17.41
17.04
44,470
41,690
36,990
36,220
35,440
3
1
4
9
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Educational services
Personal services
Federal, State, and local government
Health services
Amusement & recreation services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Rhode Island
Kentucky
Delaware
Maine
West Virginia
2,270
7,360
1,640
2,170
2,360
$18.94
15.07
17.25
15.69
11.66
$39,390
31,350
35,870
32,630
24,260
.485
.426
.408
.366
.343
199
300
214
257
383
4,630
6,970
22,650
670
1,240
22.75
22.03
19.96
19.89
19.82
47,330
45,830
41,510
41,360
41,220
.278
.181
.270
.111
.232
200
256
298
210
224
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Connecticut
New Jersey
New York
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Springfield, IL MSA
Bangor, ME MSA
Jackson, MI MSA
Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA MSA
Wheeling, WV-OH MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
670
300
310
2,630
280
$16.69
14.24
17.41
19.11
13.08
$34,710
29,620
36,210
39,750
27,200
.609
.523
.515
.511
.453
90
1,060
370
490
780
29.77
24.34
23.47
23.38
23.22
61,920
50,630
48,820
48,630
48,300
.097
.168
.272
.262
.124
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Nashua, NH PMSA
Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA
New London-Norwich, CT-RI MSA
Bridgeport, CT PMSA
Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
21-1022 Medical and public health social workers
Provide persons, families, or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with
chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses, such as Alzheimer's, cancer, or AIDS. Services include advising
family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making necessary referrals for other
social services.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Health services
Federal, State, and local government
Social services
Engineering & management services
Educational services
63,060
19,180
18,340
720
670
$19.24
18.24
14.94
18.25
18.81
$40,030
37,940
31,080
37,950
39,120
1
2
3
4
5
5
8
11
7
6
30
390
220
63,060
26.49
23.16
21.23
19.65
19.24
55,090
48,180
44,150
40,860
40,030
11
7
8
1
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Insurance agents, brokers, & service
Chemicals and allied products
Insurance carriers
Business services
Health services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
South Dakota
Alabama
Massachusetts
Hawaii
Iowa
740
2,740
4,580
610
1,600
$15.38
15.08
19.30
20.32
15.43
$31,980
31,360
40,150
42,260
32,100
.204
.150
.142
.114
.113
195
285
289
212
280
400
10,260
6,760
1,730
3,400
22.45
21.50
21.06
21.00
20.90
46,700
44,710
43,810
43,680
43,470
.039
.071
.081
.104
.088
149
280
270
244
278
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Nevada
California
New York
Connecticut
New Jersey
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Barnstable-Yarmouth, MA MSA
Sioux Falls, SD MSA
Brockton, MA PMSA
Lowell, MA-NH PMSA
Bismarck, ND MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
160
260
220
270
100
$20.50
17.75
20.20
16.34
16.02
$42,630
36,930
42,010
33,990
33,320
.248
.230
.224
.217
.208
720
150
1,580
100
-
26.16
25.31
24.85
24.62
24.60
54,420
52,640
51,680
51,200
51,170
.072
.083
.059
.098
-
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Oakland, CA PMSA
Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSA
Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSA
Fort Pierce-Port St. Lucie, FL MSA
Danbury, CT PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
21-1093 Social and human service assistants
Assist professionals from a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, to
provide client services, as well as support for families. May assist clients in identifying available benefits
and social and community services and help clients obtain them. May assist social workers with
developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance
abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or adult daycare.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Social services
Federal, State, and local government
Health services
Educational services
Membership organizations
146,880
81,850
38,810
6,480
6,460
$10.68
13.75
12.48
11.40
10.81
$22,220
28,600
25,960
23,710
22,480
1
2
3
4
5
12
3
5
6
10
70
790
81,850
300
38,810
18.25
15.86
13.75
13.30
12.48
37,960
32,990
28,600
27,660
25,960
11
6
2
10
3
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Insurance carriers
Engineering & management services
Federal, State, and local government
Real estate
Health services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Vermont
Maryland
Connecticut
Wyoming
North Dakota
2,140
13,540
8,270
1,080
1,400
$12.14
10.92
15.78
9.16
10.24
$25,250
22,710
32,830
19,060
21,300
.726
.558
.497
.453
.449
359
537
400
374
379
1,560
8,270
21,640
1,190
27,930
17.99
15.78
13.64
13.46
13.23
37,410
32,830
28,370
28,000
27,530
.258
.497
.150
.426
.334
238
400
499
336
512
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
District of Columbia
Connecticut
California
Alaska
New York
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA
Lynchburg, VA MSA
Duluth-Superior, MN-WI MSA
Utica-Rome, NY MSA
Wheeling, WV-OH MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
430
830
930
1,010
470
$11.33
9.83
9.75
11.84
8.19
$23,570
20,460
20,270
24,630
17,030
.941
.887
.840
.783
.761
860
2,730
1,050
320
150
17.13
16.79
16.42
16.42
16.19
35,640
34,930
34,160
34,160
33,670
.090
.446
.105
.445
.172
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
San Jose, CA PMSA
Hartford, CT MSA
Oakland, CA PMSA
Chico-Paradise, CA MSA
Danbury, CT PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
23-1011 Lawyers
Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents,
and manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice
broadly in many areas of law.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Legal services
Federal, State, and local government
Insurance carriers
Engineering & management services
Business services
334,140
100,450
13,130
5,070
3,660
$45.79
36.54
43.20
50.76
47.66
$95,250
76,000
89,850
105,590
99,130
1
2
3
4
5
44
54
47
29
37
110
460
610
30
720
61.96
60.81
59.16
59.11
58.85
128,880
126,480
123,050
122,950
122,400
39
26
23
53
22
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Paper and allied products
Petroleum and coal products
Instruments and related products
Metal mining
Transportation equipment
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
District of Columbia
New York
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Alaska
22,570
58,590
19,350
15,840
1,260
$49.41
48.74
45.26
45.00
41.04
$102,780
101,370
94,150
93,610
85,370
3.733
.700
.503
.490
.451
2
11
16
15
10
58,300
22,570
3,210
58,590
31,820
50.43
49.41
49.20
48.74
48.18
104,900
102,780
102,340
101,370
100,220
.404
3.733
.307
.700
.345
8
2
7
11
13
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
California
District of Columbia
Utah
New York
Texas
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSA
Tallahassee, FL MSA
New York, NY PMSA
Trenton, NJ PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
31,840
1,830
42,450
1,900
9,160
$47.48
42.27
52.21
40.60
54.01
$98,760
87,910
108,600
84,460
112,340
1.191
1.189
1.046
.922
.918
4,320
200
40
270
10,260
59.42
57.76
57.33
57.08
56.97
123,600
120,140
119,250
118,730
118,490
.454
.245
.089
.309
.497
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
San Jose, CA PMSA
Ocala, FL MSA
Anniston, AL MSA
Danbury, CT PMSA
Houston, TX PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
23-1021 Administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers
Conduct hearings to decide or recommend decisions on claims concerning government programs or
other government-related matters and prepare decisions. Determine penalties or the existence and the
amount of liability, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims, or compromise settlements.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
30,520
$27.30
$56,780
1
1
30,520
27.30
56,780
1
1
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Virginia
Washington
Maryland
Alaska
West Virginia
4,540
1,640
1,430
150
300
$31.04
23.99
21.78
26.93
23.01
$64,570
49,900
45,290
56,010
47,870
.134
.064
.059
.054
.044
69
188
187
91
89
440
2,320
470
270
4,540
34.45
34.05
32.63
32.56
31.04
71,650
70,810
67,880
67,710
64,570
.011
.016
.011
.016
.134
55
68
56
69
69
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New Jersey
California
Michigan
Connecticut
Virginia
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Parkersburg-Marietta, WV-OH MSA
Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSA
Roanoke, VA MSA
Baltimore, MD PMSA
Montgomery, AL MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
130
4,870
180
1,390
160
$16.66
31.99
22.99
21.61
24.28
$34,650
66,540
47,820
44,950
50,510
.197
.182
.129
.115
.106
50
40
270
70
40
44.87
44.50
42.48
41.88
38.38
93,340
92,560
88,360
87,100
79,830
.015
.004
.037
.007
.005
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Fresno, CA MSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Sacramento, CA PMSA
Riverside-San Bernardino, CA PMSA
Orlando, FL MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
23-2011 Paralegals and legal assistants
Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents.
Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Legal services
Federal, State, and local government
Business services
Insurance carriers
Engineering & management services
134,750
22,620
5,180
4,950
2,310
$18.24
20.07
21.35
21.04
20.31
$37,940
41,750
44,400
43,760
42,250
1
2
3
4
5
38
29
21
22
28
640
110
290
220
60
27.98
27.27
26.65
25.37
23.79
58,210
56,730
55,420
52,770
49,480
13
28
19
24
36
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Communication
Electronic & other electrical equipment
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Railroad transportation
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
District of Columbia
Delaware
West Virginia
Florida
Connecticut
6,010
1,260
1,890
18,090
3,850
$18.26
16.59
12.62
18.71
20.82
$37,990
34,500
26,250
38,920
43,310
.994
.313
.274
.256
.231
236
231
346
238
251
20,530
16,040
410
4,280
3,850
23.55
22.64
21.57
20.85
20.82
48,990
47,090
44,870
43,380
43,310
.142
.192
.147
.111
.231
237
240
177
279
251
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
California
New York
Alaska
New Jersey
Connecticut
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Fort Lauderdale, FL PMSA
Charleston, WV MSA
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL MSA
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA
Wilmington-Newark, DE-MD PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
4,630
600
2,110
650
1,080
$15.25
13.54
21.27
13.10
16.65
$31,710
28,170
44,230
27,250
34,640
.680
.478
.417
.391
.353
5,420
410
3,100
2,170
11,340
26.12
25.89
25.42
25.14
24.26
54,330
53,850
52,880
52,280
50,450
.133
.107
.311
.228
.280
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA PMSA
Monmouth-Ocean, NJ PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
New York, NY PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
23-2092 Law clerks
Assist lawyers or judges by researching or preparing legal documents. May meet with clients or assist
lawyers and judges in court.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
Legal services
Insurance carriers
Nondepository institutions
Business services
20,960
17,200
460
370
200
$16.06
14.85
15.18
15.55
15.34
$33,400
30,880
31,560
32,340
31,900
1
2
3
4
5
6
12
11
8
9
70
50
80
40
200
25.87
18.64
17.72
17.19
16.17
53,820
38,770
36,850
35,750
33,630
10
11
9
12
6
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Membership organizations
Insurance agents, brokers, & service
Engineering & management services
Educational services
Security and commodity brokers
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
District of Columbia
South Carolina
Utah
Hawaii
Louisiana
1,510
1,940
680
340
1,110
$18.70
10.86
14.01
15.97
14.06
$38,890
22,590
29,150
33,210
29,250
.250
.111
.065
.063
.060
230
502
354
311
342
160
330
80
2,060
720
21.08
19.74
19.69
19.13
19.11
43,850
41,050
40,960
39,790
39,750
.029
.032
.017
.025
.028
115
226
183
319
289
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Idaho
Nevada
Rhode Island
New York
Minnesota
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Columbia, SC MSA
Philadelphia, PA-NJ PMSA
Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSA
Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR MSA
Birmingham, AL MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
630
2,240
2,480
270
380
$11.62
17.17
18.01
12.41
10.97
$24,170
35,720
37,470
25,820
22,820
.223
.096
.093
.090
.084
100
80
90
1,230
27.50
25.92
25.64
23.37
21.85
57,200
53,910
53,320
48,600
45,440
.065
.036
.018
.030
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Tallahassee, FL MSA
Boise City, ID MSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL MSA
New York, NY PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
23-2093 Title examiners, abstractors, and searchers
Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance details for a variety
of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by
searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Insurance carriers
Real estate
Legal services
Federal, State, and local government
Communications
18,440
15,920
3,590
870
630
$18.19
16.08
14.35
17.24
26.84
$37,840
33,440
29,840
35,860
55,820
1
2
3
4
5
5
11
14
9
2
500
630
70
70
18,440
27.23
26.84
25.10
19.54
18.19
56,630
55,820
52,210
40,650
37,840
7
5
14
15
1
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Oil and gas extraction
Communications
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
General building contractors
Insurance carriers
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Utah
Colorado
Wyoming
Hawaii
Oregon
910
1,750
190
380
1,090
$20.63
15.18
12.54
17.00
20.54
$42,900
31,580
26,080
35,360
42,730
.087
.081
.080
.071
.070
159
373
282
276
224
6,300
1,400
910
1,090
560
23.14
20.98
20.63
20.54
20.19
48,130
43,640
42,900
42,730
42,000
.044
.036
.087
.070
.054
244
276
159
224
205
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
California
New Jersey
Utah
Oregon
Nevada
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Casper, WY MSA
Eugene-Springfield, OR MSA
Pocatello, ID MSA
Santa Fe, NM MSA
Salinas, CA MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
40
140
30
70
140
$15.13
19.45
16.67
14.33
21.02
$31,460
40,450
34,670
29,800
43,730
.123
.103
.102
.097
.092
120
640
470
510
30
26.54
26.36
25.68
25.45
25.44
55,190
54,820
53,420
52,930
52,920
.062
.088
.047
.051
.034
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Reno, NV MSA
Sacramento, CA PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Oakland, CA PMSA
Yolo, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
25-2011 Preschool teachers, except special education
Instruct children (normally up to 5 years of age) in activities designed to promote social, physical, and
intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development
facility. May be required to hold State certification.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Social services
Educational services
Membership organizations
Health services
Federal, State, and local government
300,240
55,300
8,560
5,980
5,080
$9.25
14.17
10.65
10.15
12.66
$19,240
29,480
22,150
21,110
26,340
1
2
3
4
5
10
1
4
6
2
55,300
5,080
260
8,560
810
14.17
12.66
11.52
10.65
10.31
29,480
26,340
23,970
22,150
21,440
2
5
8
3
6
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Educational services
Federal, State, and local government
Engineering & management services
Membership organizations
Amusement & recreation services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Georgia
Utah
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Connecticut
19,370
4,840
2,740
14,030
7,190
$9.34
9.38
9.35
11.33
11.12
$19,420
19,510
19,450
23,580
23,130
.505
.462
.453
.434
.432
599
546
506
559
552
1,360
460
1,260
12,250
6,370
13.59
12.17
12.08
11.84
11.68
28,270
25,310
25,130
24,630
24,290
.225
.156
.269
.318
.244
316
356
387
543
552
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
District of Columbia
Vermont
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Minnesota
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA
Manchester, NH PMSA
Clarksville-Hopkinsville, TN-KY MSA
Greenville, NC MSA
Goldsboro, NC MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
340
780
490
430
280
$7.07
8.89
6.83
8.26
7.22
$14,710
18,500
14,200
17,180
15,020
.835
.765
.757
.668
.661
50
150
120
540
140
16.55
14.94
14.01
13.87
13.75
34,430
31,080
29,130
28,850
28,600
.079
.168
.205
.217
.185
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Hagerstown, MD PMSA
Yolo, CA PMSA
Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ PMSA
Jersey City, NJ PMSA
Yakima, WA MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
25-2021 Elementary school teachers, except special education
Teach pupils in public or private schools at the elementary level basic academic, social, and other
formative skills.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Educational services
Social services
Membership organizations
Health services
Business services
1,437,860
6,570
2,420
380
200
-
$43,350
29,790
31,450
37,840
39,090
1
2
3
4
5
1
7
5
4
3
1,437,860
70
200
380
2,420
-
43,350
39,810
39,090
37,840
31,450
1
7
5
4
3
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Educational services
Amusement & recreation services
Business services
Health services
Membership organizations
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
North Dakota
Idaho
Louisiana
Alaska
Vermont
5,780
9,490
29,370
4,340
4,390
-
$32,610
39,580
33,670
48,990
38,970
1.853
1.701
1.590
1.552
1.489
195
151
276
151
189
101,780
4,120
19,110
55,550
66,820
-
59,220
52,760
51,620
49,400
49,370
1.215
1.025
1.148
1.443
1.206
136
96
168
219
147
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New York
Delaware
Connecticut
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA
Bakersfield, CA MSA
Redding, CA MSA
Newburgh, NY-PA PMSA
Dover, DE MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
4,200
5,600
1,460
2,910
1,140
-
$38,590
49,250
41,490
53,400
51,370
2.527
2.419
2.296
2.252
2.190
14,920
1,770
2,920
9,780
2,490
-
60,180
59,940
55,650
55,180
53,450
1.260
1.605
1.172
1.549
1.331
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA
Dutchess County, NY PMSA
Jersey City, NJ PMSA
Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA
Bridgeport, CT PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
25-2022 Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education
Teach students in public or private schools in one or more subjects at the middle, intermediate, or junior
high level, which falls between elementary and senior high school as defined by applicable State laws
and regulations.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Educational services
Social services
Membership organizations
Engineering & management services
569,410
330
130
110
-
$43,550
36,440
29,660
30,710
1
2
3
4
1
2
4
3
569,410
330
110
130
-
43,550
36,440
30,710
29,660
1
2
4
3
1
2
3
4
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Educational services
Social services
Engineering & management services
Membership organizations
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Iowa
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Texas
11,730
4,160
2,040
4,160
61,690
-
$35,000
38,130
41,220
38,390
39,870
.827
.702
.692
.688
.668
239
190
164
178
239
43,970
9,630
19,580
46,900
23,530
-
59,420
53,460
51,460
49,590
49,070
.525
.578
.509
.325
.425
134
151
198
225
151
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New York
Connecticut
New Jersey
California
Pennsylvania
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Goldsboro, NC MSA
Brownsville-Harlingen-San Benito, TX MSA
Provo-Orem, UT MSA
Killeen-Temple, TX MSA
Laredo, TX MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
720
1,570
1,930
1,150
790
-
$35,830
40,350
37,930
43,230
41,100
1.701
1.434
1.350
1.159
1.116
5,110
2,940
580
610
-
61,530
58,860
57,910
56,660
55,600
.431
.466
.678
.699
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA
Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA
Champaign-Urbana, IL MSA
Waterbury, CT PMSA
Danbury, CT PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
25-2031 Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational
education
Instruct students in secondary public or private schools in one or more subjects at the secondary level,
such as English, mathematics, or social studies. May be designated according to subject matter specialty,
such as typing instructors, commercial teachers, or English teachers.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Educational services
Social services
Membership organizations
Engineering & management services
Health services
976,410
620
300
240
60
-
$45,390
33,970
34,800
41,440
32,950
1
2
3
4
5
1
4
3
2
5
976,410
240
300
620
60
-
45,390
41,440
34,800
33,970
32,950
1
4
3
2
5
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Educational services
Engineering & management services
Membership organizations
Social services
Health services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Idaho
Maine
Illinois
North Dakota
Montana
8,900
7,590
68,070
3,200
3,920
-
$37,590
39,080
52,070
31,710
30,340
1.595
1.280
1.161
1.026
1.022
172
175
127
211
249
80,970
31,660
1,920
14,450
90,640
-
58,780
55,240
54,900
52,560
52,330
.967
.823
.478
.868
.627
142
167
84
160
195
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Connecticut
California
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Newburgh, NY-PA PMSA
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA
Binghamton, NY MSA
Glens Falls, NY MSA
Sharon, PA MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
3,110
3,130
1,930
860
860
-
$52,450
40,890
43,470
48,040
43,340
2.407
1.883
1.744
1.736
1.688
15,030
1,490
8,610
820
4,500
-
61,490
60,590
59,740
59,670
58,400
1.269
.717
.894
.453
.473
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
Newark, NJ PMSA
Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
25-9041 Teacher assistants
Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a
position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and
implementation of educational programs and services.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Educational services
Social services
Membership organizations
Health services
Business services
1,004,630
120,530
16,740
6,030
950
-
$19,670
17,140
16,810
19,630
19,690
1
2
3
4
5
3
9
12
4
2
230
950
1,004,630
6,030
-
-
21,140
19,690
19,670
19,630
19,600
8
5
1
4
-
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Museums, botanical, zoological garden
Business services
Educational services
Health services
Engineering & management services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Vermont
Alaska
New York
Connecticut
Maine
5,290
4,460
129,930
23,400
7,770
-
$18,750
27,940
22,780
22,770
22,330
1.794
1.595
1.552
1.406
1.310
459
337
602
557
456
4,000
4,460
3,630
129,930
23,400
-
28,140
27,940
24,350
22,780
22,770
.662
1.595
.351
1.552
1.406
317
337
447
602
557
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
District of Columbia
Alaska
Nevada
New York
Connecticut
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Redding, CA MSA
Laredo, TX MSA
Brownsville-Harlingen-San Benito, TX MSA
Visalia-Tulare-Porterville, CA MSA
Corvallis, OR MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
1,710
1,500
2,210
2,450
680
-
$19,930
16,960
14,690
22,750
24,380
2.689
2.120
2.019
2.004
1.980
1,100
1,020
1,580
67,480
1,550
-
36,070
29,520
26,700
26,320
26,310
1.270
1.650
1.194
1.663
1.813
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Galveston-Texas City, TX PMSA
State College, PA MSA
Anchorage, AK MSA
New York, NY PMSA
Waterbury, CT PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
27-1023 Floral designers
Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Miscellaneous retail
Food stores
Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
General merchandise stores
Business services
50,700
8,290
3,970
1,760
1,480
$9.55
10.42
9.94
8.99
15.07
$19,870
21,680
20,670
18,710
31,340
1
2
3
4
5
13
9
11
15
3
40
1,480
210
250
21.89
16.83
15.07
12.61
11.71
45,530
35,000
31,340
26,230
24,350
13
5
11
9
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Services, nec
Federal, State, and local government
Business services
Hotels and other lodging places
Eating and drinking places
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
North Dakota
South Dakota
Idaho
Montana
West Virginia
480
380
530
340
590
$8.01
7.57
7.87
7.67
7.76
$16,660
15,750
16,380
15,960
16,150
.154
.105
.095
.089
.086
454
480
497
494
541
3,950
1,950
1,300
910
13.41
12.99
12.29
12.04
11.87
27,890
27,020
25,570
25,040
24,690
.047
.051
.040
.055
319
524
526
536
529
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
District of Columbia
New York
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Florence, SC MSA
Enid, OK MSA
Sumter, SC MSA
Spokane, WA MSA
Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
120
40
70
340
80
$7.16
6.88
10.96
9.06
8.15
$14,900
14,300
22,790
18,840
16,960
.20
.187
.183
.181
.169
240
670
200
20.81
17.52
15.89
15.69
14.86
43,290
36,440
33,040
32,630
30,900
.132
.057
.021
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSA
New York, NY PMSA
Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Newark, NJ PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
27-1024 Graphic designers
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging,
displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Business services
Printing and publishing
Engineering & management services
Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
Educational services
55,330
33,880
10,370
3,540
2,900
$21.04
16.23
20.02
18.38
17.77
$43,770
33,760
41,650
38,220
36,970
1
2
3
4
5
9
50
17
33
37
1,560
300
130
470
100
24.09
22.95
22.60
22.14
21.84
50,100
47,730
47,000
46,060
45,430
10
33
46
22
51
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Transportation equipment
Services, nec
Legal services
Security and commodity brokers
Oil and gas extraction
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
District of Columbia
Vermont
Connecticut
New York
Washington
1,090
530
2,660
11,660
3,600
$20.82
16.30
20.56
23.19
20.98
$43,300
33,910
42,770
48,240
43,640
.180
.180
.160
.139
.139
196
222
254
225
269
4,350
11,660
17,910
3,600
1,090
25.20
23.19
21.56
20.98
20.82
52,420
48,240
44,840
43,640
43,300
.135
.139
.124
.139
.180
157
225
276
269
196
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Massachusetts
New York
California
Washington
District of Columbia
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL MSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah, WI MSA
Lawrence, KS MSA
Burlington, VT MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
2,350
790
480
110
250
$18.40
23.31
19.81
13.70
16.82
$38,270
48,490
41,200
28,490
34,980
.464
.380
.248
.234
.231
1,100
3,040
7,320
1,820
280
29.15
28.14
26.47
25.54
25.03
60,640
58,530
55,050
53,120
52,060
.116
.154
.180
.182
.146
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
San Jose, CA PMSA
Boston, MA-NH PMSA
New York, NY PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Santa Rosa, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
27-2011 Actors
Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or motion picture productions for entertainment,
information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to
entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Motion pictures
Amusement & recreation services
Business services
Educational services
Museums, botanical, zoological garden
64,070
21,960
1,060
650
610
-
$41,560
25,210
20,300
33,180
29,400
1
2
3
4
5
3
11
12
4
6
260
120
64,070
650
-
-
54,710
44,900
41,560
33,180
31,150
6
8
1
4
-
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Communications
Social services
Motion pictures
Educational services
Engineering & management services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
New York
California
South Dakota
Florida
Minnesota
30,880
35,670
240
3,600
790
-
$27,650
52,050
19,540
25,840
36,140
.369
.247
.066
.051
.030
510
202
411
457
343
35,670
340
-
-
52,050
44,720
44,450
42,630
42,360
.247
.013
-
202
140
258
162
218
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
California
Tennessee
Washington
Arizona
Colorado
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA PMSA
New York, NY PMSA
Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA
Richmond-Petersburg, VA MSA
Sarasota-Bradenton, FL MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
32,500
26,480
590
240
110
-
$53,070
27,680
42,180
31,750
23,740
.798
.653
.050
.045
.039
32,500
280
-
-
75,270
60,680
53,070
49,100
46,340
.798
.021
-
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Dallas, TX PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA PMSA
Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc, CA MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
27-3031 Public relations specialists
Engage in promoting or creating good will for individuals, groups, or organizations by writing or
selecting favorable publicity material and releasing it through various communications media. May
prepare and arrange displays, and make speeches.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Engineering & management services
Federal, State, and local government
Membership organizations
Educational services
Business services
23,740
15,610
12,800
12,430
10,200
$24.54
23.63
19.48
18.65
22.68
$51,030
49,150
40,510
38,800
47,180
1
2
3
4
5
17
20
45
49
25
860
160
240
90
750
32.25
31.40
30.91
28.93
28.84
67,080
65,320
64,290
60,170
59,980
20
47
42
55
23
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Electronic & other electrical equipment
Petroleum and coal products
Oil and gas extraction
Rubber and misc. plastics products
Instruments and related products
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
District of Columbia
Vermont
Washington
Wisconsin
South Dakota
3,260
870
4,680
4,520
600
$26.25
20.66
25.65
16.39
15.49
$54,600
42,980
53,350
34,080
32,210
.539
.295
.181
.168
.166
119
144
154
316
191
3,260
15,920
4,680
13,440
1,910
26.25
26.12
25.65
25.34
24.03
54,600
54,340
53,350
52,710
49,990
.539
.110
.181
.160
.079
119
181
154
184
147
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
District of Columbia
California
Washington
New York
Maryland
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Springfield, IL MSA
Tallahassee, FL MSA
Olympia, WA PMSA
Burlington, VT MSA
Madison, WI MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
420
570
280
360
820
$19.57
22.93
26.01
19.81
20.07
$40,700
47,690
54,090
41,210
41,750
.382
.370
.335
.333
.302
2,180
1,430
180
1,650
2,890
33.89
33.02
31.35
29.04
27.85
70,500
68,690
65,210
60,400
57,940
.219
.150
.150
.228
.217
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
San Francisco, CA PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO MSA
Sacramento, CA PMSA
Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
27-3041 Editors
Perform variety of editorial duties, such as laying out, indexing, and revising content of written
materials, in preparation for final publication. Include technical editors.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Printing and publishing
Business services
Engineering & management services
Membership organizations
Communications
65,490
10,360
5,580
5,250
5,190
$21.43
23.75
21.97
21.39
19.69
$44,570
49,390
45,690
44,490
40,960
1
2
3
4
5
25
12
21
26
30
100
300
50
870
480
28.22
26.72
26.58
26.38
26.30
58,690
55,570
55,300
54,870
54,710
24
15
30
9
13
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Depository institutions
Security and commodity brokers
Nondepository institutions
Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
Transportation equipment
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
District of Columbia
New York
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Virginia
3,180
16,230
4,620
1,880
3,740
$24.13
24.27
23.89
24.96
23.35
$50,200
50,480
49,690
51,910
48,560
.526
.194
.143
.113
.110
149
204
179
167
162
1,880
250
16,230
3,180
2,050
24.96
24.61
24.27
24.13
23.98
51,910
51,200
50,480
50,200
49,880
.113
.047
.194
.526
.079
167
125
204
149
189
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Connecticut
Hawaii
New York
District of Columbia
Washington
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Charlottesville, VA MSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA
New York, NY PMSA
Bloomington, IN MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
540
660
570
12,210
180
$17.44
26.15
15.57
25.84
17.13
$36,270
54,390
32,380
53,760
35,640
.641
.318
.315
.301
.298
810
70
380
660
30.79
29.81
27.20
26.36
26.15
64,050
62,010
56,570
54,840
54,390
.085
.035
.153
.318
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
San Jose, CA PMSA
Rochester, MN MSA
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, MI MSA
Jersey City, NJ PMSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
29-1051 Pharmacists
Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to
patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the
selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Miscellaneous retail
Health services
General merchandise stores
Food stores
Federal, State, and local government
98,160
57,750
26,780
21,470
7,120
$35.16
34.70
35.76
35.64
33.56
$73,130
72,180
74,370
74,130
69,800
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
3
5
10
70
26,780
340
21,470
38.71
37.49
35.76
35.74
35.64
80,510
77,990
74,370
74,350
74,130
13
3
11
4
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Holding and other investment offices
Insurance agents, brokers, & service
General merchandise stores
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Food stores
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Maryland
West Virginia
Louisiana
Nebraska
Montana
6,390
1,700
4,140
1,970
850
$34.62
35.76
31.80
30.00
30.09
$72,010
74,390
66,150
62,400
62,600
.263
.247
.224
.224
.222
40
11
28
37
21
21,490
510
4,080
1,470
13,250
40.08
37.85
37.75
37.38
37.34
83,370
78,720
78,510
77,740
77,670
.149
.127
.152
.142
.188
29
19
14
14
24
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
California
Delaware
Wisconsin
Nevada
Florida
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Iowa City, IA MSA
Baltimore, MD PMSA
Medford-Ashland, OR MSA
Punta Gorda, FL MSA
Alexandria, LA MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
270
4,160
230
120
170
$31.13
33.68
37.44
38.42
30.71
$64,760
70,060
77,870
79,920
63,880
.417
.344
.320
.315
.313
160
160
240
180
570
44.97
44.67
42.12
41.81
41.77
93,550
92,910
87,610
86,960
86,880
.252
.131
.148
.250
.170
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Redding, CA MSA
Visalia-Tulare-Porterville, CA MSA
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc, CA MSA
Chico-Paradise, CA MSA
Fresno, CA MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
29-1111 Registered nurses
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain
medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise
patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or
registration required. Include advance practice nurses such as: nurse practitioners, clinical nurse
specialists, certified nurse midwives, and certified registered nurse anesthetists. Advanced practice
nursing is practiced by RNs who have specialized formal, post-basic education and who function in
highly autonomous and specialized roles.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Health services
Federal, State, and local government
Business services
Educational services
Social services
1,844,930
135,770
80,860
74,400
32,980
$23.26
24.07
24.23
20.53
20.01
$48,370
50,060
50,410
42,700
41,620
1
2
3
4
5
17
11
9
30
34
110
190
50
770
27.16
26.77
26.15
26.10
25.11
56,500
55,690
54,390
54,280
52,230
29
25
35
12
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Services, nec
Legal services
Petroleum and coal products
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Rhode Island
West Virginia
South Dakota
Massachusetts
Maine
11,480
15,970
8,350
74,200
12,180
$24.30
19.53
19.05
25.26
21.67
$50,550
40,620
39,630
52,550
45,080
2.452
2.318
2.307
2.297
2.054
114
146
121
156
114
201,070
44,790
8,120
4,700
70,560
27.85
27.29
27.10
26.26
25.90
57,940
56,770
56,370
54,620
53,870
1.392
1.844
1.516
1.681
1.834
152
104
74
98
176
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
California
Maryland
Hawaii
Alaska
New Jersey
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Punta Gorda, FL MSA
Jackson, TN MSA
Sarasota-Bradenton, FL MSA
Columbia, MO MSA
Gainesville, FL MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
1,410
1,940
10,040
2,290
3,980
$22.55
18.65
21.02
20.44
22.22
$46,900
38,790
43,730
42,510
46,220
3.697
3.654
3.602
3.443
3.350
14,490
11,540
11,420
77,740
2,050
34.40
31.92
31.61
29.30
29.16
71,560
66,390
65,750
60,940
60,660
1.451
1.157
1.201
1.916
1.348
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Oakland, CA PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
New York, NY PMSA
Salinas, CA MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
29-2041 Emergency medical technicians and paramedics
Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured
or sick persons to medical facilities.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Local and interurban passenger transit
Federal, State, and local government
Health services
Amusement & recreation services
Transportation by air
73,830
51,360
40,540
910
890
$11.04
13.62
12.49
11.99
15.60
$22,960
28,330
25,980
24,940
32,450
1
2
3
4
5
17
6
12
14
3
30
890
50
330
22.94
19.05
15.60
14.11
13.90
47,720
39,630
32,450
29,350
28,910
15
5
14
8
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Chemicals and allied products
Paper and allied products
Transportation by air
Transportation equipment
Educational services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
North Dakota
Missouri
Wisconsin
1,840
14,350
770
5,850
5,750
$9.01
11.35
8.87
11.54
11.00
$18,730
23,610
18,450
24,000
22,870
.267
.259
.247
.221
.214
501
568
427
508
540
660
2,200
290
1,120
10,220
19.15
16.80
15.54
15.36
14.41
39,840
34,940
32,330
31,940
29,970
.109
.085
.104
.072
.122
223
395
286
383
470
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
District of Columbia
Washington
Alaska
Oregon
New York
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Johnstown, PA MSA
Benton Harbor, MI MSA
Daytona Beach, FL MSA
Youngstown-Warren, OH MSA
Altoona, PA MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
560
240
560
770
180
$8.46
11.58
11.32
10.01
8.69
$17,600
24,080
23,550
20,820
18,070
.663
.383
.361
.333
.310
140
100
180
24.96
22.22
20.84
20.38
18.81
51,930
46,210
43,350
42,400
39,110
.195
.119
.078
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Bremerton, WA PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Salinas, CA MSA
Olympia, WA PMSA
Tacoma, WA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
29-2052 Pharmacy technicians
Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record
amounts and dosages of medications.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Miscellaneous retail
Health services
General merchandise stores
Food stores
Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
105,340
53,800
16,660
15,760
6,930
$9.89
12.50
9.65
10.95
11.25
$20,570
26,010
20,060
22,780
23,400
1
2
3
4
5
12
5
13
11
10
400
5,000
1,100
480
53,800
17.11
13.80
12.83
12.80
12.50
35,600
28,710
26,690
26,630
26,010
11
6
7
9
2
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Chemicals and allied products
Federal, State, and local government
Business services
Insurance carriers
Health services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
West Virginia
Rhode Island
Alabama
Minnesota
Maryland
1,700
1,060
3,990
5,660
5,180
$9.24
9.88
8.62
12.53
10.89
$19,210
20,550
17,930
26,060
22,640
.247
.226
.218
.217
.213
487
464
578
519
538
17,960
310
3,900
2,200
2,310
14.81
13.94
13.54
13.00
12.71
30,810
29,000
28,160
27,050
26,430
.124
.111
.151
.141
.107
465
325
516
472
481
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
California
Alaska
Washington
Oregon
Colorado
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Cumberland, MD-WV MSA
Columbia, MO MSA
Florence, AL MSA
Punta Gorda, FL MSA
Iowa City, IA MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
140
240
180
130
220
$9.34
9.61
10.73
9.66
11.76
$19,430
19,990
22,310
20,090
24,460
.379
.361
.358
.341
.339
680
1,440
940
290
290
16.67
15.96
15.60
15.46
15.03
34,680
33,190
32,440
32,150
31,260
.068
.144
.099
.152
.125
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Oakland, CA PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Santa Rosa, CA PMSA
Bakersfield, CA MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
29-2061 Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Care for ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private
homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Licensing required.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Health services
Federal, State, and local government
Business services
Social services
Educational services
554,700
43,140
38,550
24,170
15,010
$14.92
15.22
18.20
14.73
15.27
$31,040
31,660
37,860
30,650
31,760
1
2
3
4
5
13
12
5
15
11
80
40
1,270
38,550
22.58
20.80
18.87
18.24
18.20
46,960
43,270
39,260
37,950
37,860
15
18
8
3
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Amusement & recreation services
Industrial machinery and equipment
Insurance carriers
Holding and other investment offices
Business services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Arkansas
West Virginia
Louisiana
North Dakota
Oklahoma
12,240
6,890
16,430
2,710
12,540
$12.19
11.78
12.64
12.76
12.56
$25,360
24,500
26,290
26,540
26,130
1.092
1.000
.889
.869
.865
340
376
409
286
390
7,030
1,980
1,540
18,250
17,280
20.53
19.15
18.48
18.48
18.47
42,690
39,820
38,450
38,440
38,420
.422
.423
.255
.474
.535
258
193
233
339
318
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Connecticut
Rhode Island
District of Columbia
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Punta Gorda, FL MSA
Wheeling, WV-OH MSA
Alexandria, LA MSA
Pine Bluff, AR MSA
Abilene, TX MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
850
970
850
520
730
$14.39
11.32
12.22
11.65
13.83
$29,930
23,540
25,420
24,220
28,770
2.229
1.571
1.564
1.515
1.362
820
3,840
2,380
2,690
610
21.34
21.12
20.73
20.72
20.60
44,380
43,930
43,130
43,100
42,860
.438
.385
.239
.439
.294
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Bridgeport, CT PMSA
Oakland, CA PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Hartford, CT MSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
31-1011 Home health aides
Provide routine, personal healthcare, such as bathing, dressing, or grooming, to elderly, convalescent,
or disabled persons in the home of patients or in a residential care facility.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Health services
Social services
Federal, State, and local government
Business services
Engineering & management services
259,430
225,160
34,110
33,890
3,510
$8.62
8.49
13.33
9.28
8.71
$17,940
17,660
27,740
19,310
18,110
1
2
3
4
5
10
11
1
5
8
34,110
220
410
33,890
13.33
11.98
11.54
11.49
9.28
27,740
24,910
23,990
23,900
19,310
3
11
8
4
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
Holding and other investment offices
Depository institutions
Membership organizations
Business services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
New York
Minnesota
Maine
West Virginia
Texas
109,330
19,930
4,230
4,290
56,710
$9.04
9.62
8.94
6.72
8.48
$18,810
20,020
18,590
13,970
17,640
1.306
.763
.713
.623
.614
653
613
523
568
648
850
8,290
2,540
6,790
13,990
11.66
11.53
11.27
11.26
10.52
24,250
23,990
23,450
23,420
21,890
.304
.498
.543
.314
.433
376
539
412
541
585
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Colorado
Massachusetts
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Laredo, TX MSA
Muncie, IN MSA
Brownsville-Harlingen-San Benito, TX MSA
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA
Dutchess County, NY PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
1,930
1,060
1,870
2,660
1,700
$6.31
8.75
7.20
6.25
11.82
$13,120
18,190
14,970
13,000
24,590
2.727
1.968
1.708
1.601
1.541
3,010
470
1,900
2,520
2,050
12.65
12.49
12.34
12.10
11.97
26,320
25,990
25,670
25,170
24,900
.262
.346
.289
.411
.205
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Denver, CO PMSA
New London-Norwich, CT-RI MSA
Austin-San Marcos, TX MSA
Hartford, CT MSA
Oakland, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
31-1012 Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants
Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties, such as feed, bathe, dress,
groom, or move patients, or change linens.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Health services
Federal, State, and local government
Social services
Business services
Educational services
1,093,380
73,200
65,900
50,340
12,710
$9.48
10.77
8.61
10.42
9.54
$19,710
22,400
17,900
21,680
19,840
1
2
3
4
5
7
1
11
3
6
73,200
50,340
4,520
1,410
10.77
10.44
10.42
9.97
9.74
22,400
21,720
21,680
20,730
20,270
2
4
6
8
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
Agricultural services
Business services
Engineering & management services
Membership organizations
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
North Dakota
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Maine
Oklahoma
5,760
7,850
6,030
9,170
22,150
$8.44
10.64
8.60
9.37
7.80
$17,550
22,140
17,900
19,480
16,220
1.847
1.677
1.666
1.546
1.528
443
441
444
509
600
1,280
23,300
89,270
40,680
3,280
13.06
12.37
11.95
11.36
11.04
27,170
25,730
24,850
23,630
22,970
.458
1.40
1.066
1.259
.612
346
514
561
557
452
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
Connecticut
New York
Massachusetts
Hawaii
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alexandria, LA MSA
Eau Claire, WI MSA
Texarkana, TX-Texarkana, AR MSA
Enid, OK MSA
Punta Gorda, FL MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
1,540
1,960
1,310
530
880
$7.27
9.85
7.99
7.53
9.20
$15,120
20,480
16,610
15,650
19,140
2.834
2.645
2.586
2.474
2.307
11,300
45,060
1,430
9,150
8,390
13.96
13.05
12.64
12.59
12.53
29,050
27,140
26,280
26,180
26,070
.954
1.111
1.672
1.494
.840
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA
New York, NY PMSA
Waterbury, CT PMSA
Hartford, CT MSA
Oakland, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
31-9091 Dental assistants
Assist dentist, set up patient and equipment, and keep records.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Health services
Federal, State, and local government
Business services
Educational services
Engineering & management services
258,230
4,450
2,180
1,710
730
$13.29
13.33
14.21
12.68
13.90
$27,640
27,730
29,550
26,370
28,920
1
2
3
4
5
5
4
1
6
2
2,180
730
50
4,450
258,230
14.21
13.90
13.42
13.33
13.29
29,550
28,920
27,900
27,730
27,640
3
5
8
2
1
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Business services
Engineering & management services
Membership organizations
Federal, State, and local government
Health services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Washington
Oregon
Utah
Illinois
California
9,060
5,450
3,340
16,530
40,100
$15.59
14.07
9.75
10.23
15.58
$32,420
29,270
20,270
21,280
32,400
.351
.350
.319
.282
.278
449
422
528
619
440
490
5,790
3,440
9,060
1,650
18.54
17.04
15.79
15.59
15.58
38,570
35,450
32,850
32,420
32,410
.081
.268
.207
.351
.159
232
309
399
449
340
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
District of Columbia
Colorado
Connecticut
Washington
Nevada
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc, CA MSA
Jonesboro, AR MSA
Salinas, CA MSA
Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSA
Yakima, WA MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
910
200
740
860
350
$16.92
9.37
14.66
14.40
12.57
$35,190
19,480
30,480
29,960
26,130
.561
.504
.486
.474
.463
400
710
2,260
160
190
23.10
18.73
18.43
18.30
18.14
48,060
38,950
38,330
38,070
37,730
.221
.371
.238
.248
.293
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Boulder-Longmont, CO PMSA
Santa Rosa, CA PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Barnstable-Yarmouth, MA MSA
Iowa City, IA MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
31-9092 Medical assistants
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of physician. Administrative duties
may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding for insurance
purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing
patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Health services
Federal, State, and local government
Business services
Educational services
Engineering & management services
319,640
7,050
5,490
4,670
4,290
$11.67
13.63
11.18
12.90
12.44
$24,270
28,360
23,260
26,840
25,880
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
8
2
3
7,050
4,670
4,290
80
630
13.63
12.90
12.44
11.94
11.68
28,360
26,840
25,880
24,830
24,300
2
4
5
11
7
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
Educational services
Engineering & management services
Membership organizations
Insurance carriers
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Hawaii
Arizona
Florida
California
Washington
3,810
9,970
28,350
50,690
8,820
$12.36
10.95
11.23
12.76
12.77
$25,710
22,780
23,350
26,550
26,550
.711
.447
.402
.351
.342
408
467
519
528
546
1,500
380
4,130
5,830
490
15.26
14.93
13.89
13.29
13.14
31,730
31,040
28,890
27,640
27,340
.248
.136
.248
.180
.166
287
301
463
501
312
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
District of Columbia
Alaska
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Vermont
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Modesto, CA MSA
Fort Myers-Cape Coral, FL MSA
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA
Honolulu, HI MSA
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc, CA MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
1,380
1,360
1,260
2,850
1,100
$13.50
11.12
8.72
12.84
13.10
$28,070
23,140
18,140
26,700
27,240
.895
.784
.758
.727
.678
190
2,250
690
310
1,260
16.41
16.06
15.70
15.33
15.23
34,140
33,410
32,660
31,890
31,670
.144
.237
.380
.149
.206
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Anchorage, AK MSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
Hartford, CT MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
31-9094 Medical transcriptionists
Use transcribing machines with headset and foot pedal to listen to recordings by physicians and other
healthcare professionals dictating a variety of medical reports, such as emergency room visits,
diagnostic imaging studies, operations, chart reviews, and final summaries. Transcribe dictated reports
and translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms. Edit as necessary and return
reports in either printed or electronic form to the dictator for review and signature, or correction.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Health services
Business services
Engineering & management services
Federal, State, and local government
Educational services
80,900
10,350
880
580
540
$12.97
12.91
13.80
14.40
13.47
$26,980
26,850
28,700
29,960
28,010
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
5
3
6
160
580
80
880
14.51
14.46
14.40
14.28
13.80
30,180
30,080
29,960
29,700
28,700
7
4
8
3
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Holding and other investment offices
Insurance carriers
Federal, State, and local government
Insurance agents, brokers, & service
Engineering & management services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
South Dakota
North Dakota
Iowa
West Virginia
Maine
690
480
1,950
820
700
$11.24
10.64
11.23
10.52
12.28
$23,370
22,130
23,360
21,870
25,540
.191
.154
.137
.119
.118
322
363
474
425
383
260
1,130
290
880
350
17.13
16.49
15.90
15.70
15.64
35,630
34,310
33,070
32,650
32,540
.093
.047
.054
.053
.034
254
334
313
402
337
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
Maryland
Hawaii
Connecticut
Nevada
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Rapid City, SD MSA
Hattiesburg, MS MSA
Sioux Falls, SD MSA
Champaign-Urbana, IL MSA
Bangor, ME MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
120
110
260
210
120
$11.65
11.42
12.08
10.86
15.60
$24,220
23,760
25,120
22,580
32,450
.249
.236
.230
.217
.209
140
60
1,230
2,230
21.30
18.59
17.13
17.06
17.06
44,300
38,660
35,620
35,490
35,490
.106
.059
.046
.055
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Danbury, CT PMSA
Anchorage, AK MSA
San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, CA MSA
Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSA
Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
33-1012 First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives
Supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
Educational services
Membership organizations
112,520
1,400
50
$28.89
23.29
26.55
$60,080
48,440
55,220
1
2
3
1
3
2
112,520
50
1,400
28.89
26.55
23.29
60,080
55,220
48,440
1
3
2
1
2
3
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
Membership organizations
Educational services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Alabama
New Mexico
New Jersey
Connecticut
Hawaii
2,810
1,110
5,420
2,160
690
$21.01
22.22
37.82
29.38
26.38
$43,700
46,220
78,670
61,110
54,860
.154
.154
.141
.130
.129
142
111
39
103
90
760
5,420
12,500
10,670
280
38.83
37.82
37.74
33.96
33.31
80,760
78,670
78,490
70,640
69,290
.126
.141
.087
.127
.100
19
39
39
62
34
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
District of Columbia
New Jersey
California
New York
Alaska
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Montgomery, AL MSA
Tallahassee, FL MSA
Yuma, AZ MSA
Merced, CA MSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
810
470
140
130
450
$26.51
29.00
27.89
30.73
28.29
$55,150
60,310
58,020
63,910
58,840
.538
.305
.276
.218
.217
1,000
770
380
800
670
44.66
43.79
43.29
43.03
42.44
92,890
91,080
90,050
89,490
88,260
.084
.055
.038
.127
.067
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA
Orange County, CA PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA
Oakland, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
33-2011 Fire fighters
Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment
is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response,
search and rescue, and disaster management.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
Business services
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Membership organizations
Transportation equipment
263,740
4,710
350
320
290
$17.37
15.43
21.71
13.47
17.84
$36,130
32,080
45,160
28,010
37,100
1
2
3
4
5
6
10
1
12
5
350
100
170
70
290
21.71
21.13
18.75
18.53
17.84
45,160
43,960
39,000
38,540
37,100
3
10
6
13
5
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Petroleum and coal products
Educational services
Chemicals and allied products
Transportation equipment
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Alaska
Wyoming
Ohio
Massachusetts
Washington
3,250
930
20,310
11,470
8,620
$12.76
14.06
14.33
18.33
19.31
$26,540
29,240
29,800
38,120
40,160
1.162
.390
.376
.355
.334
354
243
430
322
330
5,140
28,810
13,560
5,150
5,270
25.98
23.10
22.90
21.95
20.96
54,030
48,050
47,620
45,660
43,600
.134
.199
.162
.309
.199
174
245
235
216
169
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New Jersey
California
New York
Connecticut
Missouri
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Columbus, OH MSA
Fayetteville, NC MSA
Barnstable-Yarmouth, MA MSA
Worcester, MA-CT PMSA
Bremerton, WA PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
5,740
640
380
1,220
350
$11.84
13.19
23.24
16.33
17.34
$24,640
27,430
48,350
33,960
36,060
.671
.625
.589
.530
.487
2,050
480
1,720
2,260
470
32.26
29.42
28.48
27.98
27.48
67,100
61,200
59,240
58,200
57,170
.205
.076
.179
.227
.259
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Oakland, CA PMSA
Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA
Newark, NJ PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
33-3012 Correctional officers and jailers
Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institution in accordance with established regulations and
procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Include
deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional
institutions.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
Engineering & management services
Health services
Social services
Business services
379,420
17,250
2,160
1,120
940
$16.45
12.46
14.94
10.33
10.70
$34,210
25,920
31,070
21,490
22,250
1
2
3
4
5
1
4
2
6
5
379,420
2,160
17,250
940
16.45
14.94
12.71
12.46
10.70
34,210
31,070
26,430
25,920
22,250
1
3
2
5
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
Health services
Membership organizations
Engineering & management services
Business services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Mexico
New York
Texas
9,940
5,270
3,490
38,100
39,170
$11.22
10.49
11.09
21.68
13.27
$23,340
21,810
23,070
45,090
27,610
.538
.484
.484
.455
.424
471
454
404
256
417
7,480
13,230
32,470
38,100
930
23.51
23.05
22.43
21.68
20.01
48,900
47,940
46,650
45,090
41,630
.232
.344
.225
.455
.333
191
231
263
256
200
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Massachusetts
New Jersey
California
New York
Alaska
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Glens Falls, NY MSA
Utica-Rome, NY MSA
Bakersfield, CA MSA
Pueblo, CO MSA
Punta Gorda, FL MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
880
1,960
2,870
530
340
$21.67
19.88
21.90
19.74
14.55
$45,080
41,360
45,560
41,060
30,260
1.776
1.519
1.240
.971
.891
890
1,160
700
5,720
3,310
26.21
24.77
23.74
23.10
23.02
54,510
51,530
49,380
48,050
47,890
.141
.116
.386
.290
.318
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSA
Boston, MA-NH PMSA
Riverside-San Bernardino, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
33-3051 Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Maintain order, enforce laws and ordinances, and protect life and property in an assigned patrol district.
Perform combination of following duties: patrol a specific area on foot or in a vehicle; direct traffic;
issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes
of courts.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
Educational services
Membership organizations
590,650
8,430
440
$20.23
15.82
14.07
$42,090
32,910
29,280
1
2
3
1
2
3
590,650
8,430
440
20.23
15.82
14.07
42,090
32,910
29,280
1
2
3
1
2
3
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
Educational services
Membership organizations
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
New Mexico
Arizona
Connecticut
New York
Louisiana
5,480
13,890
10,240
50,550
10,880
$15.83
20.23
22.92
23.62
11.90
$32,930
42,080
47,680
49,130
24,760
.760
.623
.615
.604
.589
243
170
198
216
439
19,940
69,210
1,330
8,540
50,550
27.98
26.20
23.84
23.74
23.62
58,200
54,500
49,590
49,390
49,130
.518
.479
.476
.331
.604
138
178
141
193
216
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New Jersey
California
Alaska
Washington
New York
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Laredo, TX MSA
Salinas, CA MSA
Brownsville-Harlingen-San Benito, TX MSA
Yuma, AZ MSA
Tallahassee, FL MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
1,080
2,110
1,510
570
1,610
$19.38
24.01
18.13
16.97
17.72
$40,320
49,940
37,720
35,290
36,860
1.526
1.387
1.380
1.126
1.046
2,940
6,080
2,930
4,210
4,680
32.68
32.21
31.86
31.66
29.20
67,970
66,990
66,270
65,860
60,730
.466
.513
.294
.422
.333
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA
Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Oakland, CA PMSA
Orange County, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
33-9032 Security guards
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Business services
Educational services
Health services
Real estate
Amusement & recreation services
607,650
55,620
44,760
36,370
33,720
$9.00
11.75
11.67
11.12
9.96
$18,730
24,440
24,270
23,140
20,710
1
2
3
4
5
67
36
37
40
58
50
3,290
600
1,840
16.11
15.99
15.78
15.58
15.11
33,500
33,270
32,810
32,400
31,420
67
20
45
30
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Services, nec
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Railroad transportation
Heavy construction, ex. building
Fabricated metal products
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
District of Columbia
Nevada
Hawaii
New York
New Mexico
11,090
16,460
7,750
97,740
7,650
$11.41
10.14
9.98
10.38
8.89
$23,730
21,090
20,750
21,600
18,480
1.834
1.591
1.447
1.167
1.061
354
509
476
617
502
1,980
20,580
14,570
11,090
13,570
13.24
11.57
11.52
11.41
11.05
27,540
24,080
23,950
23,730
22,990
.708
.847
.675
1.834
.519
341
514
536
354
574
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
Maryland
Colorado
District of Columbia
Minnesota
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSA
Las Vegas, NV-AZ MSA
Memphis, TN-AR-MS MSA
New York, NY PMSA
Miami, FL PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
3,580
13,820
9,640
68,110
15,200
$10.35
10.24
9.43
10.39
8.17
$21,520
21,300
19,610
21,600
17,000
1.976
1.808
1.757
1.679
1.521
370
990
590
170
770
18.79
14.12
13.88
13.77
12.93
39,090
29,380
28,880
28,640
26,900
.481
.767
.580
.198
.823
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Richland-Kennewick-Pasco, WA MSA
Utica-Rome, NY MSA
San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, CA MSA
Lafayette, IN MSA
Lynchburg, VA MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
35-1012 First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving
workers
Supervise workers engaged in preparing and serving food.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Eating and drinking places
Educational services
Food stores
Health services
Hotels and other lodging places
471,650
50,040
35,400
24,990
19,450
$12.17
11.86
13.85
13.59
13.82
$25,310
24,660
28,800
28,260
28,760
1
2
3
4
5
25
29
17
19
18
270
40
410
30
30
22.49
18.87
18.26
18.07
17.78
46,790
39,260
37,980
37,590
36,990
22
29
20
31
30
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Transportation by air
Trucking and warehousing
Water transportation
Printing and publishing
Legal services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Hawaii
Indiana
North Dakota
West Virginia
Wyoming
4,310
20,940
2,150
4,700
1,620
$14.14
11.48
10.16
9.18
10.41
$29,400
23,890
21,140
19,090
21,650
.805
.733
.689
.682
.679
364
522
383
491
344
14,160
1,130
13,280
1,350
7,510
25.16
16.03
15.98
15.10
14.99
52,330
33,340
33,240
31,400
31,180
.438
.404
.515
.223
.451
160
274
429
291
422
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Massachusetts
Alaska
Washington
District of Columbia
Connecticut
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Fort Walton Beach, FL MSA
Cheyenne, WY MSA
Muncie, IN MSA
Benton Harbor, MI MSA
Fargo-Moorhead, ND-MN MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
710
340
500
570
880
$11.15
9.69
11.88
10.05
10.21
$23,190
20,140
24,710
20,910
21,240
.974
.961
.928
.910
.893
8,320
790
6,570
620
450
32.94
19.23
17.51
17.34
17.29
68,520
39,990
36,410
36,060
35,960
.422
.364
.493
.396
.240
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Boston, MA-NH PMSA
Lancaster, PA MSA
Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA
Lawrence, MA-NH PMSA
Bridgeport, CT PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
35-2014 Cooks, restaurant
Prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foodstuffs in restaurants. May
order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Eating and drinking places
Hotels and other lodging places
Amusement & recreation services
Membership organizations
Business services
580,940
53,160
23,590
4,180
2,360
$9.04
10.83
10.46
9.71
9.62
$18,800
22,520
21,750
20,200
20,010
1
2
3
4
5
19
6
7
11
12
310
60
60
250
320
15.24
12.24
11.68
11.64
10.89
31,710
25,460
24,300
24,220
22,640
13
19
20
14
12
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Railroad transportation
Furniture and homefurnishings stores
Transportation by air
Federal, State, and local government
Museums, botanical, zoological garden
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Nevada
Montana
Colorado
Hawaii
New Mexico
10,190
3,450
19,380
4,710
5,270
$11.66
8.19
9.67
12.28
7.97
$24,260
17,030
20,120
25,540
16,570
.985
.900
.897
.879
.731
450
486
597
412
538
4,710
11,610
10,190
990
19,960
12.28
12.07
11.66
11.66
11.52
25,540
25,110
24,260
24,240
23,970
.879
.302
.985
.354
.238
412
535
450
377
580
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Hawaii
New Jersey
Nevada
Alaska
New York
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Sharon, PA MSA
Grand Junction, CO MSA
Flagstaff, AZ-UT MSA
Macon, GA MSA
Naples, FL MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
810
660
650
1,680
1,250
$7.11
7.80
8.48
6.80
11.96
$14,780
16,230
17,630
14,140
24,870
1.590
1.292
1.202
1.175
1.162
1,950
10,120
6,370
2,540
730
13.88
12.87
12.85
12.69
12.56
28,870
26,780
26,730
26,400
26,110
1.076
.249
.639
.264
.390
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSA
New York, NY PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Newark, NJ PMSA
Bridgeport, CT PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
35-2021 Food preparation workers
Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and
shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Eating and drinking places
Food stores
Health services
Educational services
Social services
384,250
137,520
104,650
95,500
21,930
$7.49
8.68
8.41
8.76
7.72
$15,580
18,050
17,490
18,220
16,070
1
2
3
4
5
33
13
19
12
29
70
50
510
-
11.80
11.52
10.86
10.71
10.34
24,530
23,960
22,580
22,280
21,500
28
29
19
-
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Legal services
Communication
Holding and other investment offices
Transportation by air
Oil and gas extraction
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Louisiana
Maine
South Dakota
North Dakota
Mississippi
21,570
6,260
3,770
3,190
10,880
$6.67
8.14
7.24
8.97
6.48
$13,860
16,930
15,060
18,660
13,470
1.167
1.056
1.042
1.023
.999
640
541
490
425
613
3,840
4,530
2,400
12,390
5,410
10.45
10.37
10.30
9.75
9.35
21,730
21,580
21,430
20,280
19,440
.635
.846
.858
.744
.523
369
468
394
584
529
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Alaska
Connecticut
Nevada
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alexandria, LA MSA
Champaign-Urbana, IL MSA
Galveston-Texas City, TX PMSA
Salem, OR PMSA
Rockford, IL MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
1,200
2,070
1,640
2,330
2,700
$6.44
6.66
6.93
8.83
6.66
$13,390
13,840
14,410
18,360
13,850
2.209
2.144
1.894
1.735
1.615
860
1,500
530
240
3,120
11.33
10.85
10.79
10.63
10.49
23,570
22,560
22,430
22,100
21,830
.414
1.522
.607
.283
.795
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
Fargo-Moorhead, ND-MN MSA
Danbury, CT PMSA
Rochester, MN MSA
Honolulu, HI MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
35-3021 Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast
food
Perform duties which combine both food preparation and food service.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Eating and drinking places
Food stores
Educational services
Amusement & recreation services
Hotels and other lodging places
1,670,840
177,440
40,950
34,600
18,400
$6.89
8.07
8.29
7.45
8.57
$14,330
16,780
17,240
15,500
17,820
1
2
3
4
5
36
18
17
27
13
360
590
80
14,400
70
13.15
13.06
11.60
11.14
9.77
27,360
27,170
24,130
23,160
20,320
23
22
29
7
30
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Personal services
Railroad transportation
Printing and publishing
Federal, State, and local government
Depository institutions
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Hawaii
Wyoming
South Dakota
Alaska
Washington
21,260
6,550
8,940
6,820
62,890
$6.85
6.43
7.58
8.14
8.10
$14,240
13,380
15,760
16,920
16,860
3.970
2.745
2.470
2.439
2.437
525
445
479
422
670
15,520
8,480
46,720
6,820
62,890
8.66
8.48
8.38
8.14
8.10
18,010
17,650
17,420
16,920
16,860
.932
1.402
1.446
2.439
2.437
601
394
634
422
670
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Massachusetts
Alaska
Washington
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Jacksonville, NC MSA
Punta Gorda, FL MSA
Greenville, NC MSA
Honolulu, HI MSA
Chico-Paradise, CA MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
2,580
1,930
2,880
17,520
2,870
$6.18
6.72
6.36
6.60
6.94
$12,850
13,970
13,230
13,720
14,440
6.859
5.060
4.477
4.467
3.991
1,050
2,410
12,270
4,090
10.16
9.14
9.14
9.03
8.97
21,130
19,020
19,010
18,770
18,660
1.202
2.065
1.230
1.506
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Barnstable-Yarmouth, MA MSA
Danbury, CT PMSA
Portsmouth-Rochester, NH-ME PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Madison, WI MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
35-3031 Waiters and waitresses
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Eating and drinking places
Hotels and other lodging places
Amusement & recreation services
Membership organizations
Automotive dealers & service stations
1,675,820
138,010
78,960
16,250
12,150
$7.26
7.74
8.28
8.20
6.65
$15,110
16,100
17,230
17,060
13,820
1
2
3
4
5
21
13
6
8
28
1,180
70
50
11,800
180
14.91
11.28
9.46
9.12
8.93
31,010
23,460
19,670
18,980
18,580
16
26
27
6
22
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Railroad transportation
Transportation services
Transportation by air
Business services
Holding and other investment offices
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Nevada
Hawaii
New Mexico
Colorado
Rhode Island
30,180
12,480
15,820
46,200
9,750
$7.74
9.52
6.75
8.27
7.50
$16,090
19,810
14,040
17,190
15,610
2.917
2.330
2.193
2.140
2.083
556
488
565
628
509
53,620
12,480
5,720
37,490
96,720
9.83
9.52
8.95
8.91
8.75
20,460
19,810
18,620
18,540
18,210
1.660
2.330
1.940
1.453
1.155
602
488
462
658
663
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Massachusetts
Hawaii
Vermont
Washington
New York
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Barnstable-Yarmouth, MA MSA
Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSA
Flagstaff, AZ-UT MSA
Las Vegas, NV-AZ MSA
Naples, FL MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
2,550
6,930
1,790
24,390
3,310
$9.18
8.75
6.43
8.03
9.50
$19,100
18,200
13,370
16,690
19,760
3.954
3.825
3.310
3.191
3.078
41,400
1,540
31,160
2,710
17,990
10.97
10.66
10.49
10.02
9.76
22,810
22,180
21,810
20,830
20,310
1.021
.618
1.581
2.666
1.351
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New York, NY PMSA
Jersey City, NJ PMSA
Boston, MA-NH PMSA
San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, CA MSA
Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
37-1011 First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial
workers
Supervise work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Business services
Educational services
Hotels and other lodging places
Health services
Real estate
52,160
41,740
33,500
25,080
13,540
$13.19
15.71
11.83
13.82
15.17
$27,430
32,680
24,600
28,740
31,550
1
2
3
4
5
53
36
57
50
43
100
70
270
100
350
22.34
21.62
21.31
21.03
20.48
46,470
44,970
44,330
43,740
42,610
44
49
28
45
22
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Primary metal industries
Security and commodity brokers
Instruments and related products
Paper and allied products
Chemicals and allied products
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
District of Columbia
Nevada
Hawaii
Missouri
Maryland
2,930
2,910
1,410
5,700
5,140
$11.68
13.25
14.81
13.13
14.59
$24,290
27,560
30,800
27,310
30,350
.485
.281
.263
.215
.212
349
398
349
417
405
15,480
390
2,760
7,560
5,390
17.84
17.37
17.12
16.66
16.43
37,110
36,120
35,610
34,650
34,180
.185
.139
.166
.196
.167
360
247
359
387
393
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New York
Alaska
Connecticut
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSA
Myrtle Beach, SC MSA
Flagstaff, AZ-UT MSA
Bloomington, IN MSA
Dover, DE MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
1,070
400
210
230
160
$14.58
11.26
10.70
15.49
12.63
$30,320
23,430
22,260
32,210
26,280
.591
.422
.388
.380
.307
1,750
120
200
1,460
180
20.56
19.79
19.69
19.33
18.94
42,760
41,170
40,960
40,210
39,400
.148
.140
.130
.146
.206
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA
Waterbury, CT PMSA
Modesto, CA MSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Danbury, CT PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
37-1012 First-line supervisors/managers of landscaping, lawn service, and
groundskeeping workers
Plan, organize, direct, or coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping
activities, such as planting and maintaining ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns, and applying
fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals, according to contract specifications. May also coordinate
activities of workers engaged in terracing hillsides, building retaining walls, constructing pathways,
installing patios, and similar activities in following a landscape design plan. Work may involve reviewing
contracts to ascertain service, machine, and work force requirements; answering inquiries from potential
customers regarding methods, material, and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor,
material, and machine costs.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Agricultural services
Real estate
Federal, State, and local government
Amusement & recreation services
Business services
49,360
7,570
7,440
6,020
4,750
$16.40
17.13
19.76
19.60
16.23
$34,110
35,630
41,090
40,770
33,760
1
2
3
4
5
22
17
9
10
23
30
140
540
40
30
28.99
24.73
22.99
22.86
21.15
60,300
51,440
47,820
47,540
43,990
30
22
14
27
29
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Food and kindred products
Chemicals and allied products
General building contractors
Food stores
Paper and allied products
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Hawaii
Arizona
Nevada
Florida
Nebraska
810
2,950
1,140
7,620
940
$17.36
14.11
18.04
15.34
16.74
$36,100
29,350
37,520
31,900
34,820
.151
.132
.110
.108
.107
268
345
267
327
224
220
1,200
5,320
70
1,530
25.25
22.43
21.64
21.09
21.05
52,520
46,650
45,020
43,860
43,780
.047
.072
.064
.025
.059
97
208
258
183
268
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Alaska
Washington
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Naples, FL MSA
Fort Pierce-Port St. Lucie, FL MSA
Barnstable-Yarmouth, MA MSA
Fort Myers-Cape Coral, FL MSA
Salinas, CA MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
400
270
140
360
290
$16.40
15.57
18.78
14.15
16.41
$34,100
32,380
39,070
29,430
34,140
.372
.266
.217
.207
.191
230
1,220
140
1,930
220
26.35
25.53
25.37
25.01
24.40
54,820
53,100
52,760
52,020
50,760
.100
.103
.075
.048
.043
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Tacoma, WA PMSA
Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA
Bridgeport, CT PMSA
New York, NY PMSA
Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
37-2011 Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors,
shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace
and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and
cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Business services
Educational services
Federal, State, and local government
Health services
Real estate
692,370
454,990
128,610
100,340
98,290
$8.26
10.92
12.57
9.26
10.19
$17,180
22,720
26,140
19,260
21,200
1
2
3
4
5
62
15
4
42
24
8,070
930
128,610
230
15.74
13.93
13.16
12.57
12.33
32,740
28,980
27,370
26,140
25,650
24
58
3
65
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Transportation equipment
Metal mining
Railroad transportation
Federal, State, and local government
Coal mining
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Nevada
New York
Alaska
15,830
12,960
23,540
182,810
5,930
$9.54
9.18
10.12
11.56
11.68
$19,830
19,100
21,040
24,040
24,300
2.618
2.420
2.275
2.183
2.121
382
497
510
579
375
5,930
182,810
59,910
71,770
29,350
11.68
11.56
11.19
11.15
10.84
24,300
24,040
23,270
23,190
22,540
2.121
2.183
1.855
1.616
1.763
375
579
564
589
560
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
New York
Massachusetts
Michigan
Connecticut
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Brownsville-Harlingen-San Benito, TX MSA
Gadsden, AL MSA
Jersey City, NJ PMSA
Honolulu, HI MSA
New York, NY PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
3,340
1,110
6,420
9,890
99,700
$7.37
7.15
10.01
8.98
12.60
$15,320
14,860
20,820
18,680
26,220
3.051
3.032
2.578
2.521
2.458
890
2,490
99,700
2,190
650
13.09
12.98
12.60
12.57
12.11
27,220
26,990
26,220
26,140
25,180
1.812
1.527
2.458
2.268
1.267
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Kokomo, IN MSA
Flint, MI PMSA
New York, NY PMSA
Champaign-Urbana, IL MSA
Fitchburg-Leominster, MA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
37-2012 Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial
establishments, such as hotels, restaurants, and hospitals, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties include
making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Hotels and other lodging places
Health services
Business services
Real estate
Social services
395,500
235,500
130,420
46,250
30,460
$7.86
8.42
8.11
8.57
7.70
$16,350
17,520
16,870
17,830
16,020
1
2
3
4
5
46
31
39
28
50
90
200
40
150
14.02
11.23
11.13
10.93
10.90
29,170
23,350
23,150
22,720
22,670
39
33
50
35
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Services, nec
Transportation by air
Chemicals and allied products
Oil and gas extraction
Transportation services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Nevada
Hawaii
Wyoming
Montana
South Dakota
20,370
10,350
3,230
4,690
4,100
$9.45
11.16
7.36
6.96
7.29
$19,650
23,210
15,310
14,470
15,150
1.969
1.933
1.353
1.223
1.133
528
448
429
517
488
5,900
10,350
50,430
2,350
21,260
11.19
11.16
10.92
9.91
9.52
23,270
23,210
22,710
20,610
19,790
.976
1.933
.602
.840
.658
360
448
605
401
609
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
District of Columbia
Hawaii
New York
Alaska
Massachusetts
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Myrtle Beach, SC MSA
Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSA
Flagstaff, AZ-UT MSA
Las Vegas, NV-AZ MSA
Barnstable-Yarmouth, MA MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
2,890
4,770
1,330
16,600
1,280
$7.68
9.65
6.68
9.77
8.92
$15,970
20,080
13,900
20,320
18,550
3.046
2.633
2.460
2.172
1.985
25,640
8,360
5,540
370
1,030
13.66
11.04
10.57
10.51
10.25
28,420
22,970
21,980
21,870
21,310
.632
.838
1.412
1.002
.778
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New York, NY PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Honolulu, HI MSA
Cumberland, MD-WV MSA
Anchorage, AK MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
37-3011 Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically
perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing,
trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of
mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Agricultural services
Amusement & recreation services
Federal, State, and local government
Real estate
Educational services
340,990
102,080
77,000
66,250
41,330
$9.61
9.48
12.52
9.57
11.96
$19,980
19,720
26,030
19,910
24,880
1
2
3
4
5
47
49
9
48
15
350
290
80
450
210
14.78
14.57
14.44
13.98
13.63
30,740
30,300
30,040
29,070
28,340
34
41
55
29
44
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Communications
Instruments and related products
Transportation equipment
Chemicals and allied products
Paper and allied products
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Hawaii
Arizona
Nevada
Florida
California
6,400
25,080
10,570
70,470
111,340
$11.23
8.62
9.93
9.23
10.61
$23,370
17,920
20,640
19,200
22,080
1.195
1.124
1.022
.998
.771
443
563
514
613
620
710
11,340
18,780
1,030
21,680
12.64
12.34
12.26
12.04
11.66
26,300
25,670
25,490
25,040
24,260
.254
.681
.581
.170
.563
356
515
529
340
550
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
Connecticut
Massachusetts
District of Columbia
New Jersey
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Naples, FL MSA
Barnstable-Yarmouth, MA MSA
Fort Pierce-Port St. Lucie, FL MSA
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL MSA
Punta Gorda, FL MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
3,290
1,290
1,930
9,310
670
$9.91
11.16
9.21
8.81
8.38
$20,610
23,200
19,160
18,330
17,430
3.059
2.000
1.898
1.839
1.757
750
9,560
1,130
7,540
5,720
14.17
13.23
13.23
13.19
12.72
29,460
27,520
27,520
27,440
26,450
.604
.236
1.294
.755
.574
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Lowell, MA-NH PMSA
New York, NY PMSA
Danbury, CT PMSA
Oakland, CA PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
39-3091 Amusement and recreation attendants
Perform variety of attending duties at amusement or recreation facility. May schedule use of recreation
facilities, maintain and provide equipment to participants of sporting events or recreational pursuits, or
operate amusement concessions and rides.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Amusement & recreation services
Federal, State, and local government
Membership organizations
Hotels and other lodging places
Eating and drinking places
136,730
37,570
10,910
8,660
2,990
$7.35
8.84
7.76
7.87
6.99
$15,300
18,380
16,140
16,360
14,540
1
2
3
4
5
13
3
11
10
18
110
37,570
990
1,970
9.18
8.97
8.84
8.13
8.12
19,100
18,650
18,380
16,910
16,900
14
2
11
7
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Holding and other investment offices
Health services
Federal, State, and local government
Social services
Real estate
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Hawaii
Florida
Nevada
Minnesota
New Hampshire
1,860
24,160
3,400
8,270
1,630
$9.48
7.11
7.35
8.49
8.10
$19,710
14,790
15,300
17,660
16,850
.347
.342
.329
.316
.269
489
676
560
632
534
470
60
1,460
1,860
4,040
11.99
10.24
9.48
9.48
9.02
24,950
21,290
19,720
19,710
18,770
.168
.010
.088
.347
.157
367
371
592
489
652
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
District of Columbia
Connecticut
Hawaii
Washington
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSA
Naples, FL MSA
Wilmington, NC MSA
Rapid City, SD MSA
Sarasota-Bradenton, FL MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
1,150
630
560
200
1,120
$6.56
7.62
6.45
6.54
7.50
$13,640
15,840
13,420
13,610
15,600
.635
.586
.516
.415
.402
140
280
80
390
80
12.41
11.47
10.36
10.30
10.29
25,820
23,860
21,560
21,430
21,410
.106
.135
.081
.137
.106
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Anchorage, AK MSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
Killeen-Temple, TX MSA
Ventura, CA PMSA
Yakima, WA MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
39-5012 Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
Provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and
treating scalp. May also apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and provide nail and skin care
services.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Personal services
General merchandise stores
Miscellaneous retail
Business services
Health services
297,080
24,050
2,400
2,290
1,270
$10.25
9.93
9.96
15.59
10.78
$21,310
20,660
20,720
32,420
22,420
1
2
3
4
5
11
14
13
1
8
2,290
200
500
230
360
15.59
13.93
13.10
12.76
12.74
32,420
28,970
27,250
26,540
26,490
4
10
6
9
7
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Business services
Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
Amusement & recreation services
Federal, State, and local government
Apparel and accessory stores
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
North Dakota
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Maryland
1,340
14,970
10,130
20,660
8,830
$9.23
10.07
10.73
9.26
9.99
$19,190
20,940
22,320
19,250
20,790
.430
.389
.376
.373
.364
418
597
548
632
572
650
7,140
490
780
5,880
17.13
14.03
13.14
12.14
11.59
35,640
29,180
27,340
25,250
24,100
.107
.277
.175
.146
.353
253
499
343
419
538
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
District of Columbia
Washington
Alaska
Hawaii
Connecticut
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Kenosha, WI PMSA
Monmouth-Ocean, NJ PMSA
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA MSA
Bismarck, ND MSA
New London-Norwich, CT-RI MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
360
2,390
1,480
260
720
$10.27
9.47
9.14
9.86
9.29
$21,370
19,700
19,000
20,510
19,320
.710
.625
.545
.542
.530
3,400
860
200
390
1,390
17.97
15.58
15.01
14.20
14.02
37,380
32,410
31,230
29,540
29,150
.255
.414
.309
.233
.139
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
Iowa City, IA MSA
Rockford, IL MSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
39-9011 Child care workers
Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and child care institutions. Perform a
variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Social services
Educational services
Amusement & recreation services
Membership organizations
Health services
233,480
106,630
23,610
22,900
11,180
$7.89
8.90
7.34
7.72
8.41
$16,410
18,510
15,280
16,050
17,480
1
2
3
4
5
15
6
20
17
11
9,260
150
1,140
13.01
9.47
9.45
9.30
9.16
27,050
19,700
19,650
19,340
19,040
6
14
10
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Services, nec
Federal, State, and local government
Museums, botanical, zoological garden
Motion pictures
Engineering & management services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Vermont
South Dakota
Arkansas
New York
Wyoming
2,180
2,300
6,890
48,460
1,290
$8.12
7.29
6.62
9.37
7.28
$16,890
15,150
13,770
19,480
15,140
.739
.636
.615
.579
.541
484
487
586
643
432
10,020
35,550
5,550
48,460
10,350
9.88
9.68
9.64
9.37
9.35
20,550
20,140
20,040
19,480
19,440
.310
.246
.333
.579
.426
601
647
589
643
588
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Massachusetts
California
Connecticut
New York
Maryland
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Redding, CA MSA
Lawrence, KS MSA
Iowa City, IA MSA
San Angelo, TX MSA
Terre Haute, IN MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
840
500
620
390
550
$8.74
7.62
6.95
6.65
8.49
$18,180
15,850
14,450
13,840
17,660
1.321
1.062
.956
.883
.830
1,810
560
2,600
970
170
14.31
11.30
10.80
10.25
10.22
29,750
23,500
22,460
21,320
21,260
.181
.309
.274
.467
.409
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
Pittsfield, MA MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
39-9021 Personal and home care aides
Assist elderly or disabled adults with daily living activities at the person's home or in a daytime nonresidential facility. Duties performed at a place of residence may include keeping house (making beds,
doing laundry, washing dishes) and preparing meals. May provide meals and supervised activities at nonresidential care facilities. May advise families, the elderly, and disabled on such things as nutrition,
cleanliness, and household utilities.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Social services
Health services
Federal, State, and local government
Personal services
Business services
242,110
144,770
7,710
4,390
3,990
$8.31
7.30
9.47
7.61
8.69
$17,270
15,180
19,690
15,830
18,080
1
2
3
4
5
10
15
5
14
6
1,480
80
210
300
7,710
16.41
10.95
9.78
9.65
9.47
34,130
22,780
20,350
20,080
19,690
6
12
10
9
3
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Engineering & management services
Holding and other investment offices
Eating and drinking places
Membership organizations
Federal, State, and local government
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Maine
New York
Texas
North Dakota
Kansas
4,730
65,190
67,470
1,840
7,640
$8.40
8.11
6.32
8.00
8.13
$17,480
16,870
13,140
16,630
16,920
.798
.778
.731
.590
.578
536
669
694
455
589
1,160
1,730
2,530
4,770
8,000
11.74
10.47
10.34
10.21
9.74
24,430
21,780
21,500
21,230
20,270
.415
.370
.113
.287
.248
372
448
498
577
604
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
Rhode Island
Arizona
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Brownsville-Harlingen-San Benito, TX MSA
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA
San Angelo, TX MSA
Wichita Falls, TX MSA
Missoula, MT MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
4,910
5,220
840
980
800
$6.04
6.07
6.09
6.18
7.01
$12,570
12,630
12,660
12,850
14,590
4.486
3.141
1.901
1.724
1.617
200
1,100
600
420
180
13.58
12.29
11.79
11.51
11.49
28,240
25,570
24,520
23,950
23,900
.096
.336
.442
.259
.099
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
Tucson, AZ MSA
New London-Norwich, CT-RI MSA
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc, CA MSA
Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
39-9032 Recreation workers
Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation
facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics,
social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual
members.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
Membership organizations
Health services
Social services
Amusement & recreation services
115,590
44,870
34,380
27,840
17,570
$10.55
8.51
9.91
9.48
8.67
$21,950
17,710
20,610
19,720
18,030
1
2
3
4
5
3
16
7
9
14
70
115,590
2,790
50
13.01
12.72
10.55
10.49
10.07
27,060
26,450
21,950
21,830
20,940
14
1
9
17
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Printing and publishing
Personal services
Federal, State, and local government
Real estate
General building contractors
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Maryland
Connecticut
Hawaii
Vermont
Delaware
11,700
6,420
1,800
940
1,220
$9.52
11.10
11.15
9.41
8.92
$19,800
23,080
23,200
19,580
18,560
.482
.386
.336
.319
.303
585
553
449
451
449
670
4,830
6,950
1,800
14.09
13.16
11.38
11.15
11.15
29,300
27,380
23,680
23,200
23,200
.111
.217
.269
.336
335
325
460
598
449
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Kentucky
District of Columbia
Arizona
Washington
Hawaii
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New London-Norwich, CT-RI MSA
New Haven-Meriden, CT PMSA
Bellingham, WA MSA
Santa Rosa, CA PMSA
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
1,330
1,500
320
930
3,080
$9.53
11.82
8.68
9.97
9.17
$19,820
24,580
18,060
20,740
19,070
.979
.584
.490
.486
.466
140
430
130
150
15.57
14.24
14.11
13.23
13.20
32,380
29,620
29,350
27,520
27,450
.145
.186
.060
.172
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Louisville, KY-IN MSA
Champaign-Urbana, IL MSA
Tacoma, WA PMSA
Lansing-East Lansing, MI MSA
Danbury, CT PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
41-1011 First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers
Directly supervise sales workers in a retail establishment or department. Duties may include
management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to
supervisory duties.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Miscellaneous retail
Food stores
General merchandise stores
Automotive dealers & service stations
Apparel and accessory stores
242,490
203,700
161,210
152,100
149,500
$14.67
14.35
12.96
20.28
14.22
$30,510
29,850
26,960
42,180
29,580
1
2
3
4
5
54
57
59
27
58
620
1,640
2,020
1,000
40
34.18
29.93
28.70
28.54
26.99
71,090
62,260
59,700
59,370
56,140
38
29
25
35
61
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Instruments and related products
Insurance carriers
Security and commodity brokers
Insurance agents, brokers, & service
Oil and gas extraction
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
New Hampshire
Missouri
Maryland
West Virginia
Hawaii
7,660
31,250
28,480
7,860
6,000
$14.76
14.20
15.69
12.09
16.14
$30,700
29,540
32,630
25,140
33,570
1.266
1.180
1.173
1.141
1.120
306
372
362
362
300
21,780
33,830
15,090
132,240
21,130
19.31
19.11
18.34
17.97
17.72
40,150
39,750
38,140
37,370
36,850
.844
.879
.906
.915
.979
331
327
322
363
285
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Washington
New Jersey
Connecticut
California
Colorado
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Barnstable-Yarmouth, MA MSA
Texarkana, TX-Texarkana, AR MSA
Myrtle Beach, SC MSA
Jacksonville, NC MSA
Joplin, MO MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
1,180
810
1,510
570
1,120
$16.24
12.34
15.21
13.93
13.68
$33,770
25,670
31,630
28,980
28,450
1.830
1.599
1.592
1.515
1.514
10,530
5,830
2,060
1,640
1,460
20.88
20.79
20.52
20.42
20.21
43,420
43,230
42,690
42,470
42,030
.791
.923
.992
.796
.780
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA
Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
Trenton, NJ PMSA
Bridgeport, CT PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
41-2011 Cashiers
Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. Usually involves use of
electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. Often involved in processing credit or debit
card transactions and validating checks.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Food stores
Miscellaneous retail
General merchandise stores
Automotive dealers & service stations
Eating and drinking places
1,112,080
527,250
421,660
347,720
276,180
$8.10
7.34
7.51
7.40
7.05
$16,840
15,260
15,610
15,390
14,660
1
2
3
4
5
36
51
48
50
53
38,220
260
2,900
1,980
1,420
13.24
11.76
11.40
11.00
10.82
27,540
24,460
23,700
22,890
22,500
12
42
28
31
32
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
Insurance carriers
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Security and commodity brokers
Transportation by air
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Vermont
New Hampshire
Nevada
Mississippi
Alabama
10,430
21,360
36,440
36,860
57,960
$7.66
7.75
8.75
6.74
6.75
$15,930
16,120
18,200
14,020
14,040
3.538
3.531
3.522
3.384
3.171
493
542
540
607
630
6,510
71,830
364,420
7,100
33,010
9.83
9.68
9.46
9.41
9.18
20,450
20,140
19,670
19,560
19,100
1.077
2.783
2.523
2.539
2.118
378
639
652
405
594
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
District of Columbia
Washington
California
Alaska
Oregon
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Myrtle Beach, SC MSA
Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA
Danbury, CT PMSA
Monmouth-Ocean, NJ PMSA
Decatur, AL MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
5,000
1,760
3,650
15,950
2,280
$7.28
6.52
8.73
8.08
6.98
$15,130
13,550
18,160
16,800
14,510
5.271
4.323
4.180
4.174
4.087
22,590
5,630
32,470
3,110
19,180
10.64
10.54
10.22
10.03
9.80
22,130
21,920
21,250
20,860
20,380
2.265
2.942
2.438
3.060
2.649
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Santa Rosa, CA PMSA
Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA
San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, CA MSA
Sacramento, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
41-2031 Retail salespersons
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
General merchandise stores
Miscellaneous retail
Apparel and accessory stores
Furniture and homefurnishings stores
Automotive dealers & service stations
968,330
789,320
683,990
372,400
354,070
$8.42
8.61
8.10
11.65
17.97
$17,520
17,910
16,840
24,220
37,380
1
2
3
4
5
60
56
62
33
8
560
60
160
50
21.09
21.00
19.67
19.58
19.29
43,870
43,690
40,900
40,720
40,120
44
61
55
62
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Transportation equipment
Oil and gas extraction
Local and interurban passenger transit
Insurance carriers
Nonmetallic minerals, except fuels
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
New Hampshire
Hawaii
Colorado
Delaware
Montana
25,830
22,570
82,620
14,930
14,030
$10.15
9.85
11.07
10.15
9.11
$21,110
20,490
23,030
21,110
18,960
4.270
4.214
3.826
3.714
3.658
486
481
545
418
458
72,510
8,100
52,060
82,620
101,050
12.05
11.90
11.27
11.07
10.87
25,060
24,750
23,450
23,030
22,610
2.810
2.897
3.127
3.826
3.128
567
369
549
545
576
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Washington
Alaska
Connecticut
Colorado
Massachusetts
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Barnstable-Yarmouth, MA MSA
Nashua, NH PMSA
Punta Gorda, FL MSA
Danbury, CT PMSA
Rapid City, SD MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
3,660
5,100
1,970
4,230
2,330
$10.45
10.35
10.49
11.45
9.15
$21,750
21,520
21,820
23,810
19,030
5.675
5.492
5.165
4.844
4.837
7,770
6,090
38,200
4,630
2,060
13.73
12.84
12.70
12.57
12.35
28,570
26,700
26,420
26,140
25,690
3.740
2.638
2.868
3.498
2.461
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
Tacoma, WA PMSA
Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA
Anchorage, AK MSA
Olympia, WA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
41-4012 Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except
technical and scientific products
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires
substantial knowledge of items sold.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
Business services
Special trade contractors
Printing and publishing
491,850
368,210
53,680
37,380
36,940
$23.78
22.93
23.21
22.37
26.11
$49,470
47,690
48,280
46,530
54,300
1
2
3
4
5
28
39
34
44
10
11,350
960
900
1,730
50
29.38
28.84
28.80
28.48
27.96
61,100
59,980
59,910
59,250
58,150
16
47
48
39
65
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Paper and allied products
Holding and other investment offices
Oil and gas extraction
Real estate
Coal mining
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
New York
Georgia
Washington
Alabama
Wisconsin
112,180
50,100
31,980
22,380
31,950
$26.49
23.51
22.49
22.22
23.67
$55,090
48,910
46,780
46,230
49,240
1.340
1.306
1.239
1.224
1.187
160
141
224
124
119
17,950
40,880
112,180
30,040
30,910
28.79
27.07
26.49
26.42
25.98
59,880
56,310
55,090
54,960
54,040
1.078
1.062
1.340
1.150
.957
110
159
160
109
139
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Connecticut
New Jersey
New York
Minnesota
Massachusetts
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Billings, MT MSA
Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA
Victoria, TX MSA
Albany, GA MSA
Orange County, CA PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
1,300
21,510
600
920
22,900
$18.18
27.06
20.06
20.50
26.68
$37,820
56,280
41,720
42,640
55,500
1.978
1.816
1.669
1.648
1.628
520
2,630
2,480
8,820
1,220
36.66
34.38
32.64
30.53
30.49
76,250
71,510
67,890
63,510
63,430
1.026
1.266
.996
.928
.802
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Kenosha, WI PMSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
Jersey City, NJ PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Salinas, CA MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
41-9041 Telemarketers
Solicit orders for goods or services over the telephone.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Business services
Miscellaneous retail
Communication
Engineering & management services
Printing and publishing
227,760
31,710
24,390
18,380
17,170
$9.87
10.24
11.93
10.68
10.89
$20,520
21,310
24,820
22,220
22,650
1
2
3
4
5
40
35
21
32
29
30
230
190
130
16,470
21.74
16.88
16.21
15.91
15.22
45,220
35,100
33,710
33,100
31,650
51
40
42
45
7
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Oil and gas extraction
Transportation by air
Federal, State, and local government
Rubber and misc. plastics products
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Iowa
West Virginia
North Dakota
Nebraska
Utah
11,150
5,410
2,210
5,660
6,510
$8.32
8.65
8.24
8.72
10.51
$17,310
17,990
17,150
18,140
21,860
.786
.785
.709
.642
.622
580
514
447
529
497
9,460
2,870
280
39,650
2,630
13.69
13.15
13.05
11.99
11.86
28,470
27,360
27,140
24,940
24,670
.293
.172
.095
.274
.254
482
484
318
562
442
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Vermont
California
Nevada
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Cedar Rapids, IA MSA
Casper, WY MSA
Las Cruces, NM MSA
San Antonio, TX
Charleston, WV MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
2,820
650
760
9,280
1,650
$9.60
6.62
6.04
8.07
9.53
$19,970
13,780
12,570
16,780
19,820
2.324
1.996
1.357
1.323
1.313
490
1,710
50
280
1,560
22.33
20.19
18.58
17.44
15.84
46,440
42,000
38,650
36,280
32,950
.236
.180
.028
.225
.260
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSA
Lowell, MA-NH PMSA
New Orleans, LA MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
43-3031 Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any
combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use
in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings
pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Business services
Engineering & management services
Health services
Federal, State, and local government
Wholesale trade--durable goods
125,120
124,670
102,590
101,680
100,870
$13.11
14.06
13.47
13.90
13.58
$27,260
29,250
28,010
28,910
28,240
1
2
3
4
5
50
26
42
34
41
14,370
1,340
220
100
10,130
17.50
16.26
15.74
15.63
15.50
36,410
33,830
32,730
32,500
32,230
33
64
69
70
39
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Security and commodity brokers
Railroad transportation
Metal mining
Pipelines, except natural gas
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
South Dakota
Vermont
North Dakota
Montana
Wyoming
7,850
6,110
5,700
6,990
4,220
$10.25
12.84
10.31
10.52
10.68
$21,310
26,720
21,440
21,870
22,220
2.169
2.072
1.828
1.823
1.768
377
330
376
395
325
4,550
25,730
4,350
191,680
61,380
17.67
15.83
15.46
15.32
15.26
36,760
32,920
32,150
31,870
31,750
.752
1.546
1.556
1.327
1.595
244
398
288
452
430
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
District of Columbia
Connecticut
Alaska
California
New Jersey
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Rapid City, SD MSA
Bellingham, WA MSA
Missoula, MT MSA
Chico-Paradise, CA MSA
Eau Claire, WI MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
1,080
1,430
1,040
1,390
1,430
$10.10
13.23
10.79
12.25
11.43
$21,020
27,520
22,430
25,480
23,780
2.242
2.192
2.103
1.933
1.930
13,960
3,860
10,530
12,240
55,060
18.48
18.24
17.89
17.26
16.46
38,430
37,930
37,200
35,890
34,230
1.400
1.858
1.108
1.226
1.357
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Oakland, CA PMSA
New York, NY PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
43-4051 Customer service representatives
Interact with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about products and services and
to handle and resolve complaints.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Business services
Communications
Depository institutions
Insurance carriers
Insurance agents, brokers, & service
310,590
167,530
134,710
130,180
109,540
$12.05
16.32
12.17
13.92
13.66
$25,070
33,950
25,310
28,950
28,410
1
2
3
4
5
49
7
47
30
36
40
3,230
5,100
46,580
11,840
19.06
17.93
16.95
16.81
16.63
39,640
37,290
35,260
34,970
34,600
67
52
42
15
26
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Pipelines, except natural gas
Railroad transportation
Transportation equipment
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Instruments and related products
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
South Dakota
Nebraska
Delaware
Utah
Texas
8,130
18,760
8,370
21,340
182,260
$10.51
11.38
14.02
11.28
12.29
$21,870
23,680
29,150
23,460
25,560
2.247
2.129
2.082
2.038
1.975
365
427
303
464
466
194,970
3,790
51,350
116,600
2,000
15.46
15.44
15.21
15.17
15.01
32,150
32,110
31,640
31,550
31,210
1.350
.627
1.590
1.392
.715
445
284
419
441
300
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
California
District of Columbia
Massachusetts
New York
Alaska
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Sioux Falls, SD MSA
Hagerstown, MD PMSA
Lubbock, TX MSA
Jacksonville, FL MSA
Dallas, TX PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
5,020
2,590
3,860
17,390
57,990
$10.83
10.35
9.41
11.88
13.62
$22,540
21,530
19,580
24,710
28,320
4.437
4.085
3.288
3.160
2.989
13,320
17,350
1,630
55,790
8,540
22.28
18.48
16.78
16.61
16.04
46,340
38,440
34,900
34,560
33,360
1.401
1.740
1.730
1.375
1.360
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
San Jose, CA PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA PMSA
New York, NY PMSA
Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
43-5081 Stock clerks and order fillers
Receive, store, and issue sales floor merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom,
warehouse, or storage yard to fill shelves, racks, tables, or customers' orders. May mark prices on
merchandise and set up sales displays.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Food stores
General merchandise stores
Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Federal, State, and local government
472,980
304,850
136,210
114,490
111,570
$9.12
8.48
10.79
11.41
17.83
$18,970
17,630
22,450
23,730
37,100
1
2
3
4
5
64
66
48
39
2
5,080
111,570
5,050
840
160
19.25
17.83
17.44
17.36
17.35
40,050
37,100
36,280
36,100
36,090
28
5
29
49
67
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Federal, State, and local government
Communications
Oil and gas extraction
Metal mining
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Florida
Tennessee
Mississippi
Georgia
New Jersey
118,030
42,380
17,490
57,540
57,620
$9.46
9.49
8.70
10.20
11.50
$19,670
19,740
18,090
21,220
23,920
1.672
1.639
1.606
1.499
1.497
605
590
551
568
559
2,320
3,380
22,280
25,140
5,950
12.93
12.78
11.69
11.64
11.61
26,890
26,580
24,310
24,220
24,150
.384
1.209
1.032
.974
1.480
329
353
531
583
380
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
District of Columbia
Alaska
Colorado
Washington
Delaware
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Brockton, MA PMSA
Sarasota-Bradenton, FL MSA
Roanoke, VA MSA
Erie, PA MSA
Jacksonville, FL MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
2,160
6,080
3,030
2,610
11,190
$10.79
9.37
9.47
12.71
9.83
$22,450
19,490
19,700
26,430
20,450
2.204
2.181
2.167
2.044
2.033
3,060
9,680
2,270
1,390
1,610
13.02
12.98
12.96
12.82
12.80
27,070
27,000
26,960
26,670
26,630
1.573
.971
1.093
1.050
1.807
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Reno, NV MSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
Anchorage, AK MSA
Yolo, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
43-6014 Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive
Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling
appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Educational services
Federal, State, and local government
Health services
Business services
Engineering & management services
331,660
184,000
175,670
148,980
99,640
$12.41
14.27
12.14
12.07
13.10
$25,810
29,690
25,240
25,110
27,260
1
2
3
4
5
29
12
33
37
21
1,160
130
9,310
16,670
7,510
17.36
15.67
15.52
14.88
14.82
36,110
32,600
32,280
30,950
30,820
63
68
33
19
38
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Railroad transportation
Metal mining
Chemicals and allied products
Security and commodity brokers
Instruments and related products
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
District of Columbia
Louisiana
New Mexico
Nebraska
Wyoming
14,580
42,030
14,810
17,990
4,530
$16.76
10.11
10.85
10.37
9.99
$34,870
21,030
22,580
21,570
20,790
2.411
2.275
2.053
2.041
1.898
260
519
418
476
357
14,580
72,100
5,990
3,760
28,430
16.76
15.52
14.60
14.50
14.40
34,870
32,270
30,360
30,150
29,950
2.411
1.874
1.118
1.345
1.708
260
420
354
311
447
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
District of Columbia
New Jersey
Hawaii
Alaska
Connecticut
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Trenton, NJ PMSA
Monroe, LA MSA
Iowa City, IA MSA
Houma, LA MSA
Cheyenne, WY MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
5,810
1,930
1,660
1,990
870
$15.99
9.59
14.59
10.33
10.73
$33,270
19,940
30,350
21,480
22,330
2.819
2.703
2.561
2.549
2.459
8,720
9,900
12,080
9,400
5,810
16.97
16.81
16.22
16.10
15.99
35,290
34,960
33,730
33,490
33,270
.917
.993
1.923
.941
2.819
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
San Jose, CA PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ PMSA
Oakland, CA PMSA
Trenton, NJ PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
43-9061 Office clerks, general
Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring
limited knowledge of office management systems and procedures. Clerical duties may be assigned in
accordance with the office procedures of individual establishments and may include a combination of
answering telephones, bookkeeping, typing or word processing, stenography, office machine operation,
and filing.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Business services
Federal, State, and local government
Health services
Educational services
Wholesale trade--durable goods
337,810
309,620
286,550
281,460
123,380
$10.37
12.32
10.79
10.97
11.33
$21,580
25,630
22,450
22,810
23,560
1
2
3
4
5
51
10
42
39
27
10,700
41,190
18,130
12,920
210
16.46
15.19
14.60
14.49
14.23
34,240
31,590
30,370
30,130
29,600
44
18
32
38
68
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Railroad transportation
Communications
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Transportation equipment
Metal mining
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
New York
Minnesota
Delaware
Colorado
Missouri
241,000
75,040
10,570
56,660
69,200
$11.79
11.65
11.16
12.08
10.68
$24,520
24,220
23,210
25,130
22,220
2.878
2.871
2.629
2.624
2.613
570
553
390
512
538
10,460
6,440
58,140
31,460
58,890
13.24
13.02
12.62
12.47
12.19
27,530
27,090
26,260
25,940
25,350
1.730
2.303
1.800
1.890
2.282
324
347
518
508
562
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
District of Columbia
Alaska
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Washington
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Yolo, CA PMSA
Olympia, WA PMSA
Gainesville, FL MSA
Bryan-College Station, TX MSA
Iowa City, IA MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
4,320
3,680
4,880
2,930
2,370
$12.15
11.82
11.23
8.19
13.24
$25,260
24,580
23,370
17,040
27,540
4.849
4.396
4.108
3.846
3.656
3,340
2,370
4,590
1,170
4,990
13.48
13.24
13.20
13.20
13.18
28,030
27,540
27,460
27,460
27,420
2.523
3.656
2.209
1.340
3.242
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Anchorage, AK MSA
Iowa City, IA MSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
Danbury, CT PMSA
Tallahassee, FL MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
45-2041 Graders and sorters, agricultural products
Grade, sort, or classify unprocessed food and other agricultural products by size, weight, color, or
condition.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Agricultural services
Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
Food and kindred products
Food stores
Wholesale trade--durable goods
18,940
18,920
9,810
4,310
420
$7.10
8.53
8.87
9.59
11.13
$14,770
17,740
18,450
19,950
23,160
1
2
3
4
5
13
10
8
6
3
270
260
420
130
12.83
11.43
11.13
10.00
9.68
26,690
23,770
23,160
20,800
20,140
7
8
5
9
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
Lumber and wood products
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Engineering & management services
Building materials & garden supplies
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Idaho
Washington
South Dakota
North Dakota
Vermont
2,140
4,240
530
430
320
$6.93
8.41
9.37
10.63
8.91
$14,410
17,500
19,490
22,110
18,530
.383
.164
.146
.138
.109
523
667
412
364
464
70
180
430
740
11.91
11.83
11.21
10.63
10.56
24,770
24,610
23,310
22,110
21,960
.025
.014
.138
.052
421
370
474
364
500
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New Hampshire
Alaska
Kansas
North Dakota
Iowa
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Yakima, WA MSA
Bakersfield, CA MSA
Visalia-Tulare-Porterville, CA MSA
Salinas, CA MSA
Fresno, CA MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
1,430
3,410
1,480
1,140
2,270
$8.09
7.01
7.58
7.96
7.15
$16,820
14,590
15,780
16,550
14,880
1.891
1.473
1.210
.749
.676
50
40
30
270
-
13.98
13.54
13.18
12.50
12.30
29,070
28,170
27,410
26,010
25,590
.008
.024
.008
.020
-
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC MSA
Hickory-Morganton-Lenoir, NC MSA
Tulsa, OK MSA
Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA
Columbia, SC MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
45-2091 Agricultural equipment operators
Drive and control farm equipment to till soil and to plant, cultivate, and harvest crops. May perform
tasks, such as crop baling or hay bucking. May operate stationary equipment to perform post-harvest
tasks, such as husking, shelling, threshing, and ginning.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Agricultural services
Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
Food and kindred products
Trucking and warehousing
Educational services
19,760
2,980
2,620
250
170
$8.35
10.89
9.94
9.87
11.82
$17,360
22,650
20,680
20,530
24,590
1
2
3
4
5
11
5
8
9
4
80
30
150
170
2,980
17.17
12.77
12.77
11.82
10.89
35,700
26,570
26,550
24,590
22,650
8
10
6
5
2
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
Real estate
Chemicals and allied products
Educational services
Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Arkansas
Iowa
California
Texas
Arizona
660
830
7,990
4,670
1,070
$8.17
10.86
9.20
6.71
8.12
$17,000
22,600
19,130
13,950
16,890
.059
.059
.055
.051
.048
540
490
661
688
574
40
240
390
40
16.06
11.97
11.88
11.64
11.61
33,390
24,890
24,710
24,210
24,160
.002
.005
.030
.014
350
494
563
454
379
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Maryland
Indiana
Michigan
Kansas
Vermont
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Yuma, AZ MSA
Fresno, CA MSA
Bakersfield, CA MSA
Pine Bluff, AR MSA
Salinas, CA MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
390
2,160
960
130
550
$7.95
7.82
8.46
6.07
11.03
$16,550
16,260
17,610
12,630
22,950
.770
.643
.415
.379
.362
30
60
40
-
17.04
15.20
13.85
13.64
13.53
35,430
31,620
28,820
28,360
28,150
.018
.002
.044
-
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Montgomery, AL MSA
Peoria-Pekin, IL MSA
Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSA
St. Cloud, MN MSA
Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah, WI MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
45-2092 Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, nuts, horticultural specialties, and field crops.
Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may
include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying
pesticides; cleaning, grading, sorting, packing and loading harvested products. May construct trellises,
repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Agricultural services
Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
Business services
Building materials & garden supplies
Food and kindred products
169,520
12,190
9,700
6,110
3,260
$7.39
7.98
7.25
8.22
9.19
$15,370
16,590
15,070
17,090
19,120
1
2
3
4
5
23
20
24
18
11
1,000
1,720
170
13.13
10.86
10.55
10.36
10.19
27,320
22,580
21,940
21,560
21,200
9
8
12
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
Hotels and other lodging places
Amusement & recreation services
Educational services
Museums, botanical, zoological garden
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
California
New Mexico
Arizona
Florida
Oregon
122,850
4,650
11,050
21,050
3,330
$7.51
6.16
6.70
7.20
7.83
$15,630
12,820
13,930
14,980
16,290
.850
.645
.495
.298
.214
697
573
603
670
623
40
80
200
410
170
10.78
10.51
10.41
10.25
10.23
22,430
21,860
21,650
21,310
21,290
.014
.020
.043
.013
.071
392
405
451
589
351
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
Delaware
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Wyoming
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Yuma, AZ MSA
Salinas, CA MSA
Visalia-Tulare-Porterville, CA MSA
Bakersfield, CA MSA
Fresno, CA MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
7,150
19,500
13,360
20,470
23,260
$6.60
8.14
7.66
6.96
7.01
$13,730
16,940
15,940
14,470
14,580
14.121
12.819
10.926
8.843
6.923
250
30
60
50
12.35
12.19
12.16
11.97
11.58
25,690
25,350
25,300
24,900
24,080
.025
.010
.013
.014
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Decatur, IL MSA
Wilmington-Newark, DE-MD PMSA
Dayton-Springfield, OH MSA
Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle, PA MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
45-2093 Farmworkers, farm and ranch animals
Attend to live farm, ranch, or aquacultural animals that may include cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses
and other equines, poultry, finfish, shellfish, and bees. Attend to animals produced for animal products,
such as meat, fur, skins, feathers, eggs, milk, and honey. Duties may include feeding, watering, herding,
grazing, castrating, branding, de-beaking, weighing, catching, and loading animals. May maintain
records on animals; examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; assist in birth deliveries; and
administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate. May clean and maintain animal
housing areas. Include workers who shear wool from sheep, and collect eggs in hatcheries.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Agricultural services
Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
Food and kindred products
Amusement & recreation services
Educational services
11,990
7,970
7,030
2,560
880
$8.31
7.60
9.44
8.77
10.03
$17,280
15,810
19,640
18,250
20,850
1
2
3
4
5
17
20
5
14
4
530
30
880
7,030
14.05
10.50
10.26
10.03
9.44
29,230
21,830
21,330
20,850
19,640
6
14
5
3
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
Trucking and warehousing
Chemicals and allied products
Educational services
Food and kindred products
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Kentucky
Arkansas
Montana
South Carolina
Oklahoma
2,740
1,660
510
1,910
1,210
$8.87
8.86
7.85
9.45
7.72
$18,440
18,420
16,330
19,660
16,060
.159
.148
.133
.109
.083
570
512
492
564
601
40
1,080
380
360
12.46
11.15
10.11
9.87
9.82
25,920
23,190
21,020
20,520
20,420
.014
.041
.015
.015
351
551
558
637
579
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Vermont
Connecticut
Missouri
Washington
Maryland
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Lexington, KY MSA
Fresno, CA MSA
Billings, MT MSA
Ocala, FL MSA
Modesto, CA MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
1,820
1,200
110
130
230
$8.78
6.92
7.72
8.98
7.45
$18,260
14,390
16,060
18,690
15,500
.712
.357
.167
.159
.149
60
60
310
170
12.32
11.80
11.64
11.43
11.39
25,620
24,550
24,200
23,780
23,690
.011
.010
.012
.017
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Memphis, TN-AR-MS MSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ PMSA
Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
45-4022 Logging equipment operators
Drive logging tractor or wheeled vehicle equipped with one or more accessories, such as bulldozer
blade, frontal shear, grapple, logging arch, cable winches, hoisting rack, or crane boom, to fell tree; to
skid, load, unload, or stack logs; or to pull stumps or clear brush.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Lumber and wood products
Trucking and warehousing
Paper and allied products
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Agricultural services
29,230
660
220
160
150
$13.02
14.92
18.77
11.10
16.53
$27,090
31,040
39,040
23,090
34,390
1
2
3
4
5
4
3
1
6
2
220
150
660
29,230
30
18.77
16.53
14.92
13.02
11.52
39,040
34,390
31,040
27,090
23,960
3
5
2
1
6
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Paper and allied products
Agricultural services
Trucking and warehousing
Lumber and wood products
Furniture and fixtures
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Maine
Mississippi
Arkansas
Idaho
Alabama
1,330
1,840
1,820
850
2,670
$12.05
11.95
9.94
18.49
12.08
$25,060
24,860
20,670
38,460
25,120
.224
.169
.162
.152
.146
394
379
470
163
430
160
850
1,990
50
1,830
19.69
18.49
17.51
16.84
16.66
40,960
38,460
36,420
35,030
34,650
.057
.152
.077
.002
.117
206
163
368
316
331
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
Idaho
Washington
Colorado
Oregon
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Redding, CA MSA
Olympia, WA PMSA
Eugene-Springfield, OR MSA
Jacksonville, NC MSA
Florence, AL MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
290
160
250
60
70
$15.25
17.05
17.54
11.71
17.00
$31,720
35,450
36,480
24,360
35,360
.456
.191
.184
.160
.139
60
150
100
250
50
19.90
19.32
19.00
17.54
17.24
41,380
40,180
39,520
36,480
35,850
.045
.065
.132
.184
.130
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Salem, OR PMSA
Tacoma, WA PMSA
Yakima, WA MSA
Eugene-Springfield, OR MSA
Yuba City, CA MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
47-1011 First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and
extraction workers
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Special trade contractors
General building contractors
Heavy construction, ex. building
Federal, State, and local government
Oil and gas extraction
186,030
132,740
65,620
47,900
12,980
$24.15
24.02
23.07
21.24
24.70
$50,230
49,950
47,980
44,180
51,380
1
2
3
4
5
23
24
33
47
22
60
90
120
140
4,860
30.71
30.29
29.01
28.80
28.72
63,880
63,000
60,340
59,900
59,740
51
49
43
42
10
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Printing and publishing
Local and interurban passenger transit
Hotels and other lodging places
Paper and allied products
Coal mining
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Wyoming
Colorado
Louisiana
Arizona
Virginia
1,980
13,820
11,350
13,490
20,390
$22.98
24.81
19.61
22.63
22.63
$47,790
51,600
40,800
47,060
47,080
.830
.640
.614
.605
.600
70
123
178
120
175
1,290
12,280
31,890
11,840
44,090
32.18
29.99
28.99
28.68
28.51
66,940
62,380
60,310
59,650
59,300
.461
.319
.381
.459
.305
42
109
126
110
144
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
New Jersey
New York
Washington
California
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Fort Myers-Cape Coral, FL MSA
Lafayette, LA MSA
Brazoria, TX PMSA
Houma, LA MSA
Naples, FL MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
1,920
1,780
670
690
930
$21.56
19.00
21.49
19.16
22.65
$44,830
39,530
44,700
39,840
47,120
1.106
1.093
.903
.884
.865
13,610
2,490
470
1,830
2,790
34.17
33.27
33.26
32.97
31.81
71,080
69,210
69,180
68,570
66,170
.336
.262
.355
.290
.290
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New York, NY PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Anchorage, AK MSA
Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA
Newark, NJ PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
47-2031 Carpenters
Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood, such as concrete forms; building
frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; wood stairways, window and door frames,
and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall and batt or roll insulation. Include
brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground
passageways to control the proper circulation of air through the passageways and to the working places.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
General building contractors
Special trade contractors
Heavy construction, ex. building
Lumber and wood products
Business services
394,930
260,370
31,500
28,790
28,480
$17.62
17.84
19.12
13.16
15.12
$36,640
37,110
39,760
27,370
31,440
1
2
3
4
5
20
17
8
56
42
570
80
130
720
270
22.44
21.34
20.65
20.59
20.23
46,670
44,390
42,950
42,820
42,070
27
58
50
26
38
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Communications
Nonmetallic minerals, except fuels
Trucking and warehousing
Petroleum and coal products
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Nevada
Utah
Alaska
Arizona
Montana
13,750
12,750
3,240
24,340
3,990
$20.04
15.35
22.54
15.52
14.48
$41,690
31,920
46,890
32,280
30,120
1.329
1.218
1.159
1.091
1.040
211
307
166
299
253
3,280
19,110
3,240
39,570
18,420
24.69
22.71
22.54
22.07
20.89
51,350
47,230
46,890
45,920
43,460
.612
.497
1.159
.675
.570
122
245
166
208
253
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Hawaii
New Jersey
Alaska
Illinois
Massachusetts
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSA
Riverside-San Bernardino, CA PMSA
Elkhart-Goshen, IN MSA
Bremerton, WA PMSA
Las Vegas, NV-AZ MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
3,500
19,430
1,760
1,130
10,730
$22.42
17.78
17.20
16.39
19.44
$46,630
36,980
35,780
34,080
40,440
1.929
1.869
1.575
1.573
1.404
3,130
7,820
2,180
280
5,150
26.53
26.03
25.37
24.28
23.47
55,190
54,130
52,780
50,500
48,820
.496
.784
.556
.647
.535
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Honolulu, HI MSA
Kankakee, IL PMSA
Newark, NJ PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
47-2061 Construction laborers
Perform tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, and heavy construction projects, tunnel and
shaft excavations, and demolition sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers,
earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a
variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to
support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris, and remove asbestos,
lead, and other hazardous waste materials. May assist other craft workers.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Special trade contractors
Heavy construction, ex. building
General building contractors
Business services
Federal, State, and local government
309,740
209,360
192,860
48,650
35,660
$13.53
14.27
13.28
8.92
13.62
$28,140
29,680
27,630
18,560
28,330
1
2
3
4
5
15
12
18
44
14
50
120
220
350
2,100
21.51
19.21
18.48
17.25
16.45
44,750
39,960
38,450
35,880
34,220
39
30
24
20
10
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Metal mining
Hotels and other lodging places
Railroad transportation
Health services
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Wyoming
New Mexico
Nevada
Nebraska
Alaska
2,930
7,930
10,210
8,650
2,660
$10.87
9.85
14.08
10.61
19.11
$22,600
20,490
29,280
22,060
39,750
1.228
1.099
.987
.982
.951
318
461
373
466
219
2,810
15,980
2,660
14,900
46,620
19.68
19.43
19.11
18.91
18.52
40,940
40,420
39,750
39,340
38,520
.525
.495
.951
.387
.557
226
284
219
332
334
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Hawaii
Massachusetts
Alaska
New Jersey
New York
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Brazoria, TX PMSA
Lake Charles, LA MSA
Alexandria, LA MSA
Naples, FL MSA
Pueblo, CO MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
1,490
1,470
940
1,820
750
$9.65
10.93
10.62
11.27
10.48
$20,080
22,740
22,100
23,440
21,800
2.008
1.752
1.730
1.692
1.374
280
970
580
8,850
1,700
21.75
21.54
21.43
21.29
21.25
45,240
44,800
44,580
44,280
44,190
.428
.535
.233
.449
.433
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Janesville-Beloit, WI MSA
Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSA
Jersey City, NJ PMSA
Boston, MA-NH PMSA
Honolulu, HI MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
47-2111 Electricians
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in
accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical
control systems.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Special trade contractors
Federal, State, and local government
Transportation equipment
General building contractors
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
433,990
28,760
21,550
11,130
10,850
$20.81
20.98
24.14
18.60
24.39
$43,290
43,640
50,220
38,690
50,730
1
2
3
4
5
24
20
5
45
3
110
1,580
10,850
100
21,550
29.16
24.41
24.39
24.33
24.14
60,640
50,760
50,730
50,610
50,220
50
28
5
51
3
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Holding and other investment offices
Real estate
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Motion pictures
Transportation equipment
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Alaska
Wyoming
Louisiana
Nevada
Utah
2,180
1,760
12,680
6,690
6,490
$24.86
18.63
16.43
22.36
18.64
$51,700
38,750
34,170
46,500
38,770
.780
.738
.686
.647
.620
121
154
269
152
208
43,320
8,880
18,440
2,180
2,160
27.76
25.34
25.20
24.86
24.66
57,750
52,710
52,420
51,700
51,280
.517
.570
.479
.780
.403
150
116
188
121
123
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
New York
Oregon
New Jersey
Alaska
Hawaii
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Baton Rouge, LA MSA
Lake Charles, LA MSA
Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah, WI MSA
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX MSA
Janesville-Beloit, WI MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
3,840
1,100
2,310
1,640
670
$14.66
17.69
18.96
17.45
24.20
$30,490
36,790
39,430
36,300
50,340
1.317
1.311
1.193
1.081
1.024
1,410
3,620
5,680
26,460
3,790
34.08
32.78
31.00
30.35
30.09
70,890
68,180
64,480
63,130
62,580
.777
.306
.569
.652
.380
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSA
Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSA
Oakland, CA PMSA
New York, NY PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
47-2152 Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids
or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Special trade contractors
Heavy construction, ex. building
Federal, State, and local government
Transportation equipment
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
308,170
19,290
18,520
14,820
12,280
$19.91
18.89
18.15
21.40
20.68
$41,420
39,290
37,750
44,510
43,010
1
2
3
4
5
17
25
32
10
11
50
810
1,820
260
3,470
23.95
23.03
22.68
22.62
22.53
49,810
47,900
47,170
47,050
46,870
42
22
16
30
11
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Apparel and other textile products
Petroleum and coal products
Paper and allied products
Railroad transportation
Chemicals and allied products
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Louisiana
Delaware
Wyoming
Colorado
Alaska
11,160
2,280
1,180
10,550
1,340
$16.81
21.20
15.68
19.05
25.98
$34,970
44,090
32,610
39,620
54,030
.604
.567
.494
.489
.479
258
147
212
250
101
19,070
1,340
4,430
18,510
9,390
26.67
25.98
24.40
24.35
23.72
55,470
54,030
50,750
50,640
49,330
.325
.479
.284
.417
.244
97
101
136
161
221
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Illinois
Alaska
Oregon
Michigan
New Jersey
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Baton Rouge, LA MSA
Bremerton, WA PMSA
Brazoria, TX PMSA
Houma, LA MSA
Lake Charles, LA MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
3,820
840
830
810
870
$17.12
25.14
17.00
16.13
19.06
$35,620
52,290
35,350
33,560
39,640
1.310
1.169
1.118
1.037
1.037
12,140
410
2,050
2,530
290
28.85
28.50
28.30
28.20
27.52
60,000
59,280
58,870
58,650
57,250
.302
.425
.206
.266
.371
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Chicago, IL PMSA
Champaign-Urbana, IL MSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Racine, WI PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
49-1011 First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and
repairers
Supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Automotive dealers & service stations
Auto repair, services, and parking
Federal, State, and local government
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Communications
56,270
50,220
46,900
34,190
28,760
$22.30
21.42
22.75
23.20
27.05
$46,370
44,560
47,320
48,260
56,260
1
2
3
4
5
44
50
37
32
11
1,090
70
18,920
1,380
33.06
30.65
29.51
29.40
29.38
68,760
63,760
61,390
61,160
61,110
46
66
7
44
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Coal mining
Security and commodity brokers
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Tobacco products
Petroleum and coal products
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Wyoming
Indiana
Alabama
Arkansas
Virginia
1,190
13,820
8,230
5,020
14,540
$22.92
22.52
20.54
19.60
23.94
$47,670
46,840
42,720
40,760
49,800
.499
.483
.450
.448
.428
74
139
156
135
152
950
12,380
4,900
38,250
28,260
30.52
27.50
26.98
26.13
25.94
63,480
57,190
56,130
54,360
53,960
.340
.322
.294
.265
.337
53
146
140
180
168
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
New Jersey
Connecticut
California
New York
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV MSA
Bremerton, WA PMSA
Lafayette, LA MSA
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX MSA
Kokomo, IN MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
350
520
1,140
940
300
$23.30
27.42
22.08
21.68
26.14
$48,470
57,040
45,930
45,090
54,370
.740
.724
.700
.620
.611
120
480
2,860
1,950
2,180
30.69
30.02
29.90
29.87
29.53
63,830
62,450
62,180
62,130
61,430
.315
.231
.286
.196
.229
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Punta Gorda, FL MSA
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
Oakland, CA PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
49-2022 TeleCommunicationss equipment installers and repairers, except
line installers
Set-up, rearrange, or remove switching and dialing equipment used in central offices. Service or repair
telephones and other Communications equipment on customers' property. May install equipment in new
locations or install wiring and telephone jacks in buildings under construction.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Communications
Special trade contractors
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Business services
Engineering & management services
169,170
12,520
9,300
5,400
2,340
$22.17
15.01
18.45
20.27
21.92
$46,120
31,230
38,380
42,170
45,600
1
2
3
4
5
7
26
18
13
9
670
520
430
60
60
26.44
24.57
24.33
22.81
22.72
54,980
51,100
50,610
47,440
47,260
11
13
15
24
25
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Holding and other investment offices
Printing and publishing
Chemicals and allied products
Oil and gas extraction
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Colorado
Washington
Arizona
New Jersey
Oklahoma
6,750
6,920
5,930
9,950
3,650
$22.89
22.74
21.35
24.23
21.46
$47,600
47,290
44,400
50,390
44,630
.313
.268
.266
.259
.252
161
218
145
207
111
640
5,100
14,480
9,950
660
27.79
25.94
25.61
24.23
23.80
57,800
53,950
53,260
50,390
49,500
.229
.158
.173
.259
.109
75
141
177
207
104
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
New Hampshire
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Lubbock, TX MSA
Odessa-Midland, TX MSA
Burlington, VT MSA
Colorado Springs, CO MSA
Topeka, KS MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
830
550
500
1,050
420
$18.25
19.97
21.65
21.57
19.27
$37,970
41,530
45,020
44,870
40,080
.707
.535
.462
.448
.420
410
270
3,290
8,160
-
28.47
28.31
26.56
26.25
25.91
59,220
58,880
55,250
54,590
53,890
.310
.081
.167
.201
-
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Anchorage, AK MSA
Syracuse, NY MSA
Boston, MA-NH PMSA
New York, NY PMSA
Glens Falls, NY MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
49-3023 Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Automotive dealers & service stations
Auto repair, services, and parking
Federal, State, and local government
Wholesale trade--durable goods
General merchandise stores
321,060
257,180
35,010
18,850
13,420
$16.66
13.55
17.53
13.83
9.76
$34,640
28,180
36,460
28,760
20,300
1
2
3
4
5
20
48
12
44
54
3,000
1,350
3,470
150
26.37
23.32
22.74
20.86
19.61
54,840
48,500
47,300
43,380
40,780
14
17
10
42
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Museums, botanical, zoological garden
Amusement & recreation services
Communications
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Paper and allied products
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
New Hampshire
North Dakota
Maine
Arizona
Alaska
4,460
2,170
4,050
15,030
1,860
$15.25
13.01
12.94
15.10
19.85
$31,710
27,060
26,910
31,410
41,290
.737
.696
.683
.674
.665
293
277
351
308
204
1,860
21,820
11,550
9,490
5,040
19.85
17.55
17.52
17.22
17.04
41,290
36,510
36,430
35,810
35,440
.665
.491
.535
.570
.487
204
333
295
357
291
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
Michigan
Colorado
Connecticut
Nevada
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Oakland, CA PMSA
Jacksonville, NC MSA
Eau Claire, WI MSA
Enid, OK MSA
Brockton, MA PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
10,880
370
710
200
900
$14.74
14.60
11.62
11.51
16.40
$30,660
30,370
24,170
23,940
34,110
1.090
.984
.958
.933
.918
450
570
9,540
3,800
1,170
21.07
21.02
19.66
19.56
19.40
43,830
43,730
40,900
40,690
40,340
.626
.653
.465
.381
.611
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Bremerton, WA PMSA
Danbury, CT PMSA
Detroit, MI PMSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Santa Rosa, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
49-3031 Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks, buses, and all types of diesel engines. Include mechanics
working primarily with automobile diesel engines.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Trucking and warehousing
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Auto repair, services, and parking
Federal, State, and local government
Educational services
52,770
34,100
32,860
23,310
17,430
$15.38
16.83
16.12
18.73
15.52
$31,990
35,000
33,520
38,960
32,290
1
2
3
4
5
43
19
30
10
40
6,960
550
5,050
960
21.77
21.60
20.46
20.16
19.75
45,290
44,940
42,560
41,940
41,080
8
29
13
22
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Transportation by air
Communications
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Textile mill products
Railroad transportation
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Wyoming
Utah
Arkansas
North Dakota
South Dakota
970
4,210
3,760
1,000
1,090
$16.24
15.51
13.43
13.99
13.61
$33,790
32,270
27,930
29,090
28,300
.406
.402
.336
.321
.301
197
302
290
248
240
740
6,470
820
1,660
6,820
21.75
20.03
19.98
19.26
19.23
45,240
41,670
41,550
40,060
40,000
.265
.251
.153
.160
.177
176
307
220
239
324
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
Washington
Hawaii
Nevada
New Jersey
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Casper, WY MSA
Albany, GA MSA
Green Bay, WI MSA
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR MSA
Hamilton-Middletown, OH PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
240
390
860
930
740
$16.70
13.91
15.43
13.20
17.57
$34,730
28,920
32,090
27,460
36,540
.737
.698
.610
.594
.585
5,210
370
710
3,240
22.54
22.37
22.30
21.87
21.86
46,890
46,530
46,390
45,490
45,470
.128
.280
.071
.243
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSA
New York, NY PMSA
Anchorage, AK MSA
San Francisco, CA PMSA
Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
49-9042 Maintenance and repair workers, general
Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines,
mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting;
boiler making; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment;
installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Real estate
Federal, State, and local government
Educational services
Health services
Hotels and other lodging places
194,100
129,980
82,460
60,090
58,370
$11.95
15.38
14.20
13.29
11.60
$24,860
31,980
29,540
27,650
24,120
1
2
3
4
5
63
28
40
48
66
510
24,690
10,610
17,220
2,930
21.14
20.16
19.79
19.63
19.28
43,970
41,940
41,170
40,830
40,110
66
13
28
21
54
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Pipelines, except natural gas
Transportation equipment
Communications
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Petroleum and coal products
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
South Carolina
Alaska
Mississippi
Arkansas
Kentucky
23,470
3,450
13,310
13,640
21,010
$14.30
19.62
12.25
12.68
14.09
$29,740
40,800
25,480
26,370
29,300
1.342
1.234
1.222
1.217
1.217
324
210
359
319
334
3,450
3,450
31,830
11,800
55,360
19.62
17.38
17.05
16.80
16.51
40,800
36,160
35,460
34,950
34,350
1.234
.571
.827
.709
.944
210
249
376
367
361
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
District of Columbia
New Jersey
Connecticut
Illinois
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Pine Bluff, AR MSA
Terre Haute, IN MSA
Rocky Mount, NC MSA
Victoria, TX MSA
Gadsden, AL MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
670
1,170
1,020
590
560
$15.37
14.02
14.42
10.47
14.89
$31,970
29,170
29,990
21,770
30,970
1.952
1.765
1.667
1.641
1.530
1,220
1,140
7,530
1,690
700
19.47
18.95
18.48
17.99
17.91
40,490
39,410
38,440
37,430
37,250
.922
1.359
.754
1.011
.802
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Anchorage, AK MSA
Bloomington-Normal, IL MSA
Oakland, CA PMSA
Rockford, IL MSA
Danbury, CT PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
51-1011 First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating
workers
Supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors,
precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system
operators.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Industrial machinery and equipment
Fabricated metal products
Food and kindred products
Transportation equipment
Electronic & other electrical equipment
62,530
56,760
53,460
47,500
42,570
$23.54
21.40
19.90
24.07
22.00
$48,970
44,520
41,400
50,060
45,750
1
2
3
4
5
16
33
43
13
28
13,830
800
860
410
3,310
31.26
30.72
29.83
29.03
27.60
65,020
63,890
62,040
60,380
57,420
22
50
48
55
33
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Communications
Coal mining
Pipelines, except natural gas
Oil and gas extraction
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Indiana
Arkansas
Wisconsin
Iowa
Ohio
27,790
9,480
22,050
11,530
43,870
$20.93
17.93
22.29
20.10
21.61
$43,520
37,290
46,360
41,810
44,950
.972
.846
.819
.813
.811
169
168
152
156
173
530
10,310
34,410
20,190
2,130
28.82
25.41
25.20
24.90
24.02
59,950
52,850
52,410
51,790
49,960
.190
.619
.775
.525
.530
63
156
137
194
110
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
Connecticut
Michigan
New Jersey
Delaware
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Elkhart-Goshen, IN MSA
Sheboygan, WI MSA
Hickory-Morganton-Lenoir, NC MSA
Danville, VA MSA
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
2,130
1,090
2,530
630
980
$19.19
19.70
17.76
17.91
25.54
$39,920
40,970
36,930
37,250
53,120
1.906
1.853
1.504
1.425
1.413
850
5,290
340
1,040
15,830
29.10
28.38
27.81
27.80
27.71
60,530
59,030
57,850
57,820
57,630
.409
.556
.473
.638
.771
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Stamford-Norwalk, CT PMSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
Bremerton, WA PMSA
Flint, MI PMSA
Detroit, MI PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
51-2092 Team assemblers
Work as part of a team having responsibility for assembling an entire product or component of a
product. Team assemblers can perform all tasks conducted by the team in the assembly process and
rotate through all or most of them rather than being assigned to a specific task on a permanent basis.
May participate in making management decisions affecting the work. Team leaders who work as part of
the team should be included.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Transportation equipment
Industrial machinery and equipment
Electronic & other electrical equipment
Fabricated metal products
Wholesale trade--durable goods
171,780
135,790
126,160
104,120
77,620
$14.84
12.38
10.99
11.28
11.08
$30,870
25,740
22,860
23,460
23,050
1
2
3
4
5
2
6
24
20
22
990
171,780
760
70
2,270
15.62
14.84
13.39
13.04
13.03
32,480
30,870
27,860
27,120
27,110
28
1
30
37
25
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Communications
Transportation equipment
Petroleum and coal products
Membership organizations
Engineering & management services
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Indiana
Tennessee
Arkansas
Iowa
Wisconsin
70,880
48,430
20,140
25,140
46,770
$12.31
11.96
10.06
12.92
12.09
$25,610
24,870
20,930
26,870
25,150
2.480
1.873
1.797
1.772
1.737
475
468
463
387
491
28,760
69,950
24,380
25,140
12,050
15.42
14.19
13.07
12.92
12.47
32,080
29,520
27,190
26,870
25,950
1.666
1.575
1.394
1.772
.724
289
459
384
387
507
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Kentucky
Michigan
South Carolina
Iowa
Connecticut
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Elkhart-Goshen, IN MSA
Racine, WI PMSA
Clarksville-Hopkinsville, TN-KY MSA
Fort Smith, AR-OK MSA
Lafayette, IN MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
11,260
3,880
2,950
3,650
3,170
$13.91
12.19
14.12
11.51
14.28
$28,930
25,350
29,380
23,940
29,700
10.076
4.969
4.557
3.696
3.693
2,260
1,190
3,960
1,710
29,850
19.84
18.86
16.66
16.55
16.46
41,270
39,240
34,660
34,430
34,230
1.392
.981
2.369
2.465
1.455
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Peoria-Pekin, IL MSA
Cedar Rapids, IA MSA
Rockford, IL MSA
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA MSA
Detroit, MI PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
51-4041 Machinists
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Include
precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also
fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying
knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Industrial machinery and equipment
Fabricated metal products
Transportation equipment
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Business services
150,980
44,300
36,690
27,520
18,080
$15.89
15.40
16.89
14.08
11.36
$33,040
32,040
35,120
29,280
23,620
1
2
3
4
5
27
33
21
39
46
1,630
240
190
1,330
100
26.12
24.77
22.59
21.81
21.36
54,340
51,520
46,990
45,370
44,430
24
35
37
26
42
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Amusement & recreation services
Tobacco products
Transportation by air
Coal mining
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Michigan
Wisconsin
Connecticut
Ohio
Indiana
23,630
14,240
8,680
27,940
14,040
$16.16
16.70
16.75
15.80
15.64
$33,620
34,740
34,850
32,870
32,540
.532
.529
.521
.517
.491
379
310
368
362
339
300
310
150
5,860
1,120
21.67
21.28
19.95
18.76
17.91
45,080
44,250
41,490
39,020
37,260
.056
.111
.025
.227
.155
182
181
209
342
185
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Hawaii
Alaska
District of Columbia
Washington
New Mexico
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
York, PA MSA
Lafayette, IN MSA
Decatur, AL MSA
Rockford, IL MSA
Anniston, AL MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
2,140
1,090
620
1,670
450
$17.43
18.00
13.05
15.85
14.89
$36,260
37,440
27,130
32,970
30,980
1.297
1.270
1.111
.999
.996
480
190
90
260
3,370
23.15
23.09
22.41
22.07
21.27
48,150
48,020
46,620
45,900
44,230
.264
.264
.068
.066
.355
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA PMSA
Bremerton, WA PMSA
Anchorage, AK MSA
Honolulu, HI MSA
San Jose, CA PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
51-9061 Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated,
or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. May use precision
measuring instruments and complex test equipment.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Electronic & other electrical equipment
Transportation equipment
Business services
Industrial machinery and equipment
Fabricated metal products
48,100
47,800
42,140
38,410
32,550
$13.41
18.84
10.78
15.13
14.15
$27,890
39,200
22,420
31,460
29,440
1
2
3
4
5
32
6
52
24
29
170
1,480
1,130
3,940
18,200
23.23
23.12
23.09
23.03
21.78
48,320
48,090
48,020
47,900
45,300
50
31
34
24
12
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Pipelines, except natural gas
Communications
Transportation by air
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Federal, State, and local government
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Indiana
Arkansas
South Carolina
Michigan
North Carolina
19,730
7,650
11,600
27,910
23,300
$14.85
11.70
12.93
17.65
11.64
$30,880
24,330
26,900
36,710
24,210
.690
.683
.663
.628
.625
374
372
392
329
492
310
260
310
27,910
1,160
20.89
20.74
18.59
17.65
16.00
43,460
43,140
38,660
36,710
33,270
.111
.043
.058
.628
.289
189
199
246
329
250
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Michigan
Delaware
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Lawrence, MA-NH PMSA
Hickory-Morganton-Lenoir, NC MSA
Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, SC MSA
Terre Haute, IN MSA
Rocky Mount, NC MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
1,990
2,010
4,840
670
610
$17.54
11.15
12.68
14.99
11.15
$36,490
23,180
26,380
31,180
23,200
1.271
1.195
1.062
1.011
.997
830
220
270
2,100
230
22.28
22.09
20.45
20.37
20.23
46,340
45,940
42,540
42,370
42,080
.509
.306
.322
.735
.059
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Flint, MI PMSA
Bremerton, WA PMSA
Bloomington-Normal, IL MSA
Ann Arbor, MI PMSA
Honolulu, HI MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
51-9198 Helpers--production workers
Help production workers by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include supplying or holding
materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Industry
Employment
Hourly mean Annual mean Employment
Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Business services
Food and kindred products
Fabricated metal products
Paper and allied products
Printing and publishing
107,750
53,750
36,600
32,050
28,350
$8.19
10.61
9.59
11.34
10.08
$17,030
22,070
19,940
23,590
20,960
1
2
3
4
5
49
19
35
10
26
640
1,890
1,290
1,410
1,250
19.92
14.31
13.52
13.00
12.88
41,440
29,770
28,110
27,040
26,800
39
24
30
29
32
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Coal mining
Tobacco products
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
Federal, State, and local government
Heavy construction, ex. building
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Employment
Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Arkansas
Tennessee
Illinois
Georgia
Wisconsin
9,250
16,430
35,290
21,540
15,080
$9.26
9.84
8.92
9.00
10.77
$19,250
20,470
18,560
18,710
22,390
.826
.636
.602
.561
.560
494
578
656
609
546
110
8,090
5,250
1,930
6,400
14.42
11.71
11.30
10.97
10.97
30,000
24,360
23,510
22,820
22,810
.039
.469
.216
.280
.248
315
454
520
406
603
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
Kentucky
Maryland
West Virginia
Washington
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Fort Smith, AR-OK MSA
Decatur, AL MSA
Waco, TX MSA
Rocky Mount, NC MSA
Pine Bluff, AR MSA
Employment
Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
2,120
810
1,240
760
400
$7.73
11.29
8.39
8.70
10.99
$16,070
23,480
17,450
18,100
22,860
2.146
1.452
1.323
1.242
1.165
50
230
170
350
510
15.80
14.61
14.11
13.87
13.71
32,870
30,390
29,340
28,860
28,530
.038
.487
.409
.250
.252
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Anchorage, AK MSA
Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV MSA
Pittsfield, MA MSA
Roanoke, VA MSA
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, MI MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
53-3032 Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 GVW, to transport and
deliver goods, livestock, or materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form. May be required to unload
truck. May require use of automated routing equipment. Requires commercial drivers' license.
Industry
Employment
Hourly mean Annual mean Employment
Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Trucking and warehousing
Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
Stone, clay, and glass products
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Heavy construction, ex. building
775,020
145,360
71,480
64,970
49,490
$17.10
16.17
14.41
14.46
15.32
$35,570
33,630
29,980
30,090
31,860
1
2
3
4
5
16
20
46
44
34
500
170
930
23,120
340
20.99
19.74
19.70
19.59
19.46
43,650
41,070
40,990
40,750
40,470
48
57
44
11
51
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Communications
Motion pictures
Miscellaneous manufacturing industries
Transportation by air
Amusement & recreation services
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Employment
Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Arkansas
Nebraska
Tennessee
Wyoming
North Dakota
31,930
23,520
60,010
5,150
6,210
$15.09
15.75
16.58
14.69
14.35
$31,400
32,760
34,490
30,550
29,850
2.850
2.669
2.321
2.158
1.991
240
245
269
227
237
2,390
23,830
41,270
73,770
12,330
20.19
18.09
17.73
17.72
17.71
41,990
37,620
36,880
36,860
36,830
.855
.738
1.072
1.259
.741
198
328
359
322
345
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Illinois
Connecticut
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Joplin, MO MSA
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR MSA
Chattanooga, TN-GA MSA
Laredo, TX MSA
Cedar Rapids, IA MSA
Employment
Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
4,270
8,650
12,010
2,460
3,950
$17.60
16.24
18.50
15.11
18.20
$36,620
33,790
38,480
31,420
37,850
5.774
5.529
5.433
3.476
3.255
710
6,250
14,060
1,120
23.07
20.24
19.90
19.59
19.46
48,000
42,100
41,400
40,740
40,480
.598
1.792
.347
.902
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Gainesville, FL MSA
Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle, PA MSA
Champaign-Urbana, IL MSA
New York, NY PMSA
Lowell, MA-NH PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
53-3033 Truck drivers, light or delivery services
Drive a truck or van with a capacity of under 26,000 GVW, primarily to deliver or pick up merchandise
or to deliver packages within a specified area. May require use of automatic routing or location
software. May load and unload truck.
Industry
Employment
Hourly mean Annual mean Employment
Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Transportation by air
Trucking and warehousing
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
Business services
152,960
123,960
114,010
106,190
64,410
$17.77
13.86
10.67
11.98
11.07
$36,970
28,830
22,200
24,910
23,030
1
2
3
4
5
1
10
55
29
46
152,960
890
180
13,830
2,750
17.77
17.44
16.38
15.91
15.18
36,970
36,270
34,060
33,100
31,570
1
47
61
15
32
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Transportation by air
Railroad transportation
Coal mining
Transportation services
Electric, gas, and sanitary services
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Employment
Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Virginia
Kentucky
Idaho
Georgia
New Jersey
34,880
16,190
5,160
34,970
34,490
$10.62
10.67
10.44
12.62
13.55
$22,090
22,190
21,720
26,260
28,190
1.026
.938
.925
.911
.896
579
506
421
437
485
23,620
50,060
21,100
1,890
34,490
14.42
14.30
13.78
13.58
13.55
29,990
29,740
28,670
28,250
28,190
.731
.854
.869
.676
.896
453
443
429
333
485
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Massachusetts
Illinois
Maryland
Alaska
New Jersey
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Roanoke, VA MSA
Yolo, CA PMSA
Redding, CA MSA
Richmond-Petersburg, VA MSA
Topeka, KS MSA
Employment
Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
2,780
1,520
1,060
8,850
1,590
$10.04
16.51
11.68
10.20
9.57
$20,880
34,340
24,290
21,220
19,900
1.989
1.706
1.667
1.643
1.591
1,520
2,820
3,910
1,130
800
16.51
15.69
15.69
15.15
15.12
34,340
32,630
32,630
31,510
31,450
1.706
1.225
1.570
1.170
.727
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Yolo, CA PMSA
Worcester, MA-CT PMSA
Jersey City, NJ PMSA
Champaign-Urbana, IL MSA
Springfield, IL MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
53-7051 Industrial truck and tractor operators
Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard,
factory, construction site, or similar location.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Trucking and warehousing
Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Food and kindred products
Business services
74,230
57,150
51,550
46,140
33,280
$12.88
12.80
13.03
13.00
10.95
$26,790
26,620
27,090
27,040
22,780
1
2
3
4
5
27
29
24
26
53
8,590
360
1,680
16,940
130
20.17
19.16
18.36
17.70
16.14
41,950
39,860
38,190
36,810
33,580
22
47
38
11
54
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Water transportation
Real estate
Coal mining
Transportation equipment
Hotels and other lodging places
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
Tennessee
Indiana
Arkansas
Georgia
Iowa
19,990
21,610
8,220
27,350
9,660
$12.15
13.39
11.16
11.70
12.48
$25,280
27,860
23,210
24,350
25,960
.773
.756
.734
.713
.681
456
419
401
485
418
25,410
430
1,110
1,530
250
16.90
16.57
16.56
14.81
14.71
35,140
34,470
34,450
30,810
30,600
.572
.154
.465
.286
.041
348
264
191
348
295
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Michigan
Alaska
Wyoming
Hawaii
District of Columbia
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Danville, VA MSA
Stockton-Lodi, CA MSA
Pine Bluff, AR MSA
Yakima, WA MSA
Kankakee, IL PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
560
2,420
410
900
490
$11.24
14.43
11.38
11.48
13.29
$23,380
30,010
23,660
23,880
27,640
1.267
1.226
1.194
1.190
1.133
1,190
12,540
1,150
580
820
22.34
18.73
18.23
17.96
17.71
46,460
38,960
37,920
37,360
36,840
.730
.611
.402
.337
.379
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Flint, MI PMSA
Detroit, MI PMSA
Ann Arbor, MI PMSA
Saginaw-Bay City-Midland, MI MSA
Lansing-East Lansing, MI MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
53-7062 Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Manually move freight, stock, or other materials or perform other unskilled general labor. Include all
unskilled manual laborers not elsewhere classified.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Business services
Wholesale trade--durable goods
Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
Trucking and warehousing
Transportation by air
419,810
197,810
194,910
151,600
136,500
$8.37
10.43
10.39
11.75
11.76
$17,410
21,700
21,610
24,430
24,460
1
2
3
4
5
65
37
38
18
17
1,840
390
310
22,440
4,760
17.68
16.89
15.62
14.95
14.36
36,770
35,140
32,490
31,090
29,870
56
63
64
20
49
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Coal mining
Metal mining
Pipelines, except natural gas
Transportation equipment
Railroad transportation
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
West Virginia
Tennessee
Alabama
Arkansas
Mississippi
19,570
60,680
41,950
25,340
23,780
$7.99
9.93
9.24
8.91
8.78
$16,630
20,660
19,220
18,540
18,260
2.841
2.347
2.295
2.262
2.183
538
576
555
509
548
4,620
5,260
5,200
66,930
39,740
13.32
12.66
12.11
11.99
11.69
27,690
26,340
25,200
24,940
24,310
1.652
.982
1.294
1.507
1.230
339
401
371
558
544
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Alaska
Hawaii
Delaware
Michigan
Massachusetts
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Yolo, CA PMSA
Laredo, TX MSA
Jersey City, NJ PMSA
Hamilton-Middletown, OH PMSA
Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ PMSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
4,300
3,170
9,730
4,870
21,890
$12.46
7.99
9.48
10.57
10.29
$25,910
16,610
19,710
21,980
21,400
4.826
4.480
3.907
3.851
3.485
1,800
2,250
7,350
5,190
2,070
14.81
13.50
13.26
13.05
13.04
30,800
28,080
27,590
27,140
27,120
1.046
1.700
2.107
2.065
1.269
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Saginaw-Bay City-Midland, MI MSA
Anchorage, AK MSA
Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle, PA MSA
Gary, IN PMSA
Flint, MI PMSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Employment and Wages for Selected Occupations by Industry, State, and MSA,
2001 - Continued
53-7064 Packers and packagers, hand
Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean Employment Wage rank 3
wage
wage
rank2
Industry
Top industries by employment for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Food stores
Business services
Food and kindred products
Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
Rubber and misc. plastics products
268,010
171,030
88,790
71,230
34,870
$7.16
7.74
9.60
9.11
9.76
$14,890
16,100
19,960
18,940
20,300
1
2
3
4
5
52
48
22
30
20
1,590
460
4,740
12,560
16.20
12.60
12.33
11.38
11.19
33,690
26,220
25,650
23,670
23,280
33
39
29
15
1
2
3
4
5
Top paying industries for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Federal, State, and local government
Water transportation
Heavy construction, ex. building
Transportation equipment
Stone, clay, and glass products
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
State
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Percent of
Wage rank
State
within State5
employment
4
New Jersey
Tennessee
Indiana
Wisconsin
Ohio
46,390
27,100
28,430
26,520
52,070
$8.49
8.50
9.09
9.48
8.93
$17,660
17,680
18,920
19,710
18,570
1.205
1.048
.995
.985
.963
629
616
612
590
638
2,230
10,410
26,520
48,080
20,050
10.21
9.51
9.48
9.33
9.18
21,230
19,780
19,710
19,410
19,080
.555
.668
.985
.868
.621
414
590
590
628
622
Top paying States for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Delaware
Oregon
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Employment Hourly mean Annual mean
wage
wage
MSA
MSAs with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Yakima, WA MSA
Jersey City, NJ PMSA
Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ PMSA
York, PA MSA
Sarasota-Bradenton, FL MSA
Percent of
MSA
employment
6
2,000
5,710
1,290
3,410
5,510
$7.96
7.75
10.01
9.19
6.88
$16,560
16,110
20,830
19,120
14,300
2.644
2.293
2.204
2.067
1.977
460
330
860
1,240
1,680
12.91
12.18
11.98
11.83
11.64
26,850
25,340
24,920
24,610
24,210
.937
.698
.591
1.392
1.191
Top paying MSAs for this occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Kokomo, IN MSA
Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV MSA
Lincoln, NE MSA
Yolo, CA PMSA
Green Bay, WI MSA
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Industry, State, and MSA data for selected occupations, 2001—Continued
1
This table shows occupational employment and wage estimates
for 10 industries—the 5 with the highest employment and the 5 with
the highest wages for a given occupation. Industries are shown at the
two-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code level. Data for
industries are available at the three-digit SIC code level.
2
Employment rank refers to the industry’s occupational employment estimate relative to that of other industries. In other words, the
industry with employment rank 1 has the largest number of workers in
this occupation; that with employment rank 2 has the second largest,
and so forth. Most occupations are not found in all industries. Some
occupations occur in only one or a few industries.
3
Wage rank refers to the industry’s occupational wage estimate
relative to other industries’ wages for the same occupation. In other
words, the industry with wage rank 1 is the highest paying industry for
this occupation; that with wage rank 2 is the second highest paying,
and so forth.
4
These are the States with the highest percentages of workers in
the occupation. The percent of employment is calculated by dividing
the State employment for the detailed occupation by the total State
employment for all occupations.
5
Wage rank within State refers to an occupation’s wage estimate
relative to those of other occupations in the same State. In other
words, an occupation with wage rank within State of 1 is the highest
paying occupation in the State.
6
These are the Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) with the
highest percentages of workers in the occupation. The percent of
workers is calculated by dividing the MSA employment for the detailed occupation by the total MSA employment for all occupations.
1
[Footnotes for formal table 2]
Table 2.
Industry, State, and MSA data for
selected occupations, 2001--Continued
____________________________________________________________
1
This table shows occupational employment and wage estimates
for 10 industries--the 5 with the highest employment and the
5 with the highest wages for a given occupation.
Industries
are shown at the two-digit Standard Industrial
Classification (SIC) code level.
Data for industries are
available at the three-digit SIC code level.
2
Employment rank refers to the industry’s occupational
employment estimate relative to that of other industries.
In other words, the industry with employment rank 1 has the
largest number of workers in this occupation; that with
employment rank 2 has the second largest, and so forth.
Most occupations are not found in all industries.
Some
occupations occur in only one or a few industries.
3
Wage rank refers to the industry’s occupational wage
estimate relative to other industries’ wages for the same
occupation.
In other words, the industry with wage rank 1
is the highest paying industry for this occupation; that
with wage rank 2 is the second highest paying, and so forth.
4
These are the States with the highest percentages of
workers in the occupation.
The percent of employment is
1
calculated by dividing the State employment for the detailed
occupation by the total State employment for all
occupations.
5
Wage rank within State refers to an occupation’s wage
estimate relative to those of other occupations in the same
State.
In other words, an occupation with wage rank within
State of 1 is the highest paying occupation in the State.
6
These are the Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) with
the highest percentages of workers in the occupation.
The
percent of workers is calculated by dividing the MSA
employment for the detailed occupation by the total MSA
employment for all occupations.
2
Appendix A. The Standard
Occupational Classification
System
I
n 2000, the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey fully implemented the U.S. Office of Management and
Budget’s (OMB) new occupational classification system—
the Standard Occupational Classification System (SOC). The
SOC is a response to a growing need for a universal occupational classification system that permits government agencies and private industry to produce comparable data.
Users of occupational data from the OES survey include
government program managers, industrial and labor relations
practitioners, students considering career training, job seekers, vocational training schools, and employers wishing to
set salary scales or locate a new plant. OMB requires all
Federal statistical agencies collecting occupational data to
use the SOC. The new classification system is designed to
cover all occupations in which work is performed for pay or
profit, reflecting the current occupational structure in the
United States.
The OES survey uses 22 of the 23 major occupational
groups from the SOC to categorize workers who work for pay
in one of 770 detailed occupations. The major group excluded is military occupations, which are not covered in the
OES survey.
cellaneous,” or “All Other”), whether at the detailed or broad
occupation or minor group level, will contain a 9 at the level
of the residual. Detailed residual occupations will end in 9
(for example, 33-9199, Protective Service Workers, All Other);
broad occupations that are minor group residuals will end in
90 (33-9190, Miscellaneous Protective Service Workers); and
minor groups that are major group residuals will end in 9000
(33-9000, Other Protective Service Workers).
There are residual categories within the various levels of
the system to permit the reporting of occupations not identified at the detailed level. The following sections examine the
first level of the system (major group), as well as the residual
occupational categories.
Major groups
The major groups and numbers of detailed occupations of
the SOC surveyed in the OES program in 2001 are as follows:
Code
11-0000
13-0000
15-0000
17-0000
19-0000
21-0000
23-0000
25-0000
27-0000
Description of the SOC structure
The SOC is an empirically based, economywide occupational
classification system. The occupations are identified by
codes and titles, and by definitions that describe primary job
duties. The skill level required for some of the occupations
is implicit in the definition. The classification system emphasizes occupations of special interest to many data users,
such as technology-related occupations and those requiring substantial training.
The SOC system has four levels of classification: Major
group, minor group, broad occupation, and detailed occupation. Occupation codes consist of six digits, with a hyphen
between the second and third digits for presentation clarity.
The first two digits represent the major group; the third, the
minor group; and the fourth and fifth, the broad occupation.
The last digit, along with the preceding five, identifies the
detailed occupation.
Major group codes end with 0000 (for example, 33-0000,
Protective Service Occupations), minor groups end with 000
(33-2000, Fire Fighting Workers), and broad occupations end
with 0 (33-2020, Fire Inspectors). All residuals (“Other,” “Mis-
29-0000
31-0000
33-0000
35-0000
37-0000
39-0000
41-0000
43-0000
45-0000
47-0000
49-0000
51-0000
53-0000
157
Major occupational group
Total ............................................
Management ...................................
Business and financial operations ..
Computer and mathematical ..........
Architecture and engineering .........
Life, physical, and social science ...
Community and social services .....
Legal ................................................
Education, training, and library .......
Arts, design, entertainment, sports,
and media .......................................
Healthcare practitioner and
technical ........................................
Healthcare support .........................
Protective service ...........................
Food preparation and serving
related ...........................................
Building and grounds cleaning and
maintenance ..................................
Personal care and service .............
Sales and related ............................
Office and administrative support ..
Farming, fishing, and forestry .........
Construction and extraction ...........
Installation, maintenance, and
repair .............................................
Production .......................................
Transportation and material
moving ...........................................
Detailed
occupations
770
30
28
16
35
39
14
9
58
37
46
15
20
16
9
33
21
56
13
58
53
112
52
Classification guidelines
To ensure that all users of occupational data classify workers in the same way, the following classification principles
apply:
6. If an occupation is not included as a distinct detailed
occupation in the SOC structure, it is classified in the
appropriate residual occupation. Residual occupations
contain all occupations within a major, minor, or broad
group that are not classified separately.
1. The classification covers all occupations in which work
is performed for pay or profit, including work performed
in family-operated enterprises by family members who
are not directly compensated. It excludes occupations
unique to volunteers. Each occupation is assigned to
only one occupation at the lowest level of the classification. OES does not cover the self-employed. For additional information, see appendix B.
7. When workers may be classified in more than one occupation, they are classified in the occupation that requires the highest level of skill. If there is no measurable difference in skill requirements, workers are included in the occupation at which they spend the most
time.
8. OES data collection and reporting agencies classify workers at the most detailed level possible. Different agencies may use different levels of aggregation, depending on their ability to collect data and the
requirements of data users.
2. Occupations are classified based upon the work performed and the skills, education, training, and credentials required.
First-line managers and supervisors are included in the
last 11 major occupational groups. Professional, paraprofessional, and technical supervisors are classified with the workers they supervise, due to the extensive subject matter knowledge required. First-line managers and supervisors may be
supervised by top and middle managers in the managerial
and administrative major groups.
3. Supervisors of professional and technical workers usually have qualifications similar to those of the workers
they supervise and are, therefore, classified with the
workers supervised. Likewise, team leaders, lead workers, and supervisors of production, sales, and service
workers who spend at least 20 percent of their time performing work similar to that of the workers they supervise are classified with the workers they supervise.
Residual occupational categories
The SOC has detailed categories for occupations that are
numerically significant, either in one industry or across all
industries. For less populous occupations, residual categories (that is, “All other...”) have been created within most
levels of the SOC system. Residual categories provide a
complete accounting of all workers employed within an establishment and allow aggregation and analysis of occupational employment data at various levels of detail. Some
examples of residual categories are: “All other sales and related workers” at the major group level, and “All other machinery maintenance mechanics” at the detailed level. For
2001, residual occupations are not published.
For more information about the SOC, see the Bureau of
Labor Statistics Web site at http://www.bls.gov/soc/.
4. First-line managers and supervisors of production, service, and sales workers who spend 80 percent or more
of their time performing supervisory activities are classified separately in the appropriate supervisor category
because their work activities are distinct from those
of the workers they supervise. First-line managers generally are found in smaller establishments, where they
perform both supervisory and management functions,
such as accounting, marketing, and personnel work.
5. Apprentices and trainees are classified in the occupations for which they are being trained, while helpers
and aides are classified separately.
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159
Appendix B. Survey Methods
and Reliability of the 2001
Occupational Employment
Statistics Estimates
T
he Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) program
samples approximately 400,000 establishments each year
and, over a 3-year period, contacts approximately 1.2 million
establishments. Each single-year sample represents one-third
of both the certainty and noncertainty strata for the full 3year sample plan. (Certainty strata consist of establishments
that are included in the sample because of their large employment size.) While estimates can be made from data for 1
or 2 years, the OES survey has been designed to produce
estimates using a full 3 years’ worth of data. The sample
allows the production of estimates for detailed area, industry, and occupational levels. Estimates using any one year
of data are subject to a higher sampling error (due to the
smaller sample size) and to the limitations associated with
being based on data from only one-third of the certainty
units. Estimates from the 2001 survey are based on a full 3
years’ worth of data. Beginning with those for 2002, estimates will reflect the implementation of a new semiannual
collection cycle and the 2002 North American Industry Classification System.
produce the 2001 national, State, and area occupational employment and wage estimates by industry. This is the sixth
year for which the OES program has collected both occupational employment and wage data for all nonfarm industries,
except private households. The survey covers establishments in SIC codes 07, 10 through 42, 44 through 87, and 89,
and State and local governments. In addition, data for the
U.S. Postal Service and Federal Government are universe
counts obtained from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Occupational employment and wage estimates at the
national level were produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) using employment and wage data from the 50 States
and the District of Columbia. Guam, Puerto Rico, and the
Virgin Islands were surveyed; however, data from these territories are not included in the production of national estimates.
Employers participating in the OES survey are asked to
provide occupational data for a particular reference period.
The reference period of the 2001 survey is the pay period
that included October 12th, November 12th, or December
12th of the year. The pay period including the 12th day of the
reference month is standard for Federal agencies collecting
employment data. The reference period for any particular
establishment in this survey was dependent on the establishment’s SIC code. (See table below.)
Occupational and industrial classification
The occupational classification system. In 1999, the OES
survey began using the U.S. Office of Management and
Budget’s (OMB) new occupational classification system—
the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC). (See appendix A for a detailed description of the SOC.) The SOC is
the first OMB-required occupational classification system
for Federal statistical agencies. The OES survey uses 22
major occupational groups from the SOC to categorize workers in 1 of almost 770 detailed occupations.
The industrial classification system. The industrial classification system used in this survey is described in the 1987
Standard Industrial Classification Manual (SIC), whereby
reporting establishments are classified into industries on the
basis of major product or activity. The OES program produces estimates by both two-digit and three-digit SIC codes
and across all industries.
Scope of the survey
Occupational employment data by wage interval are used to
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Reference date
SIC codes of industries surveyed
October 12
07, 15, 16, 17, 241, 472, 50, 51, 52, 53, 541,
542, 543, 545, 546, 549, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60,
61, 62, 637, 655, 672, 673, 679, 70, 722, 731,
732, 733, 734, 736, 738, 792, 793, 794, 799,
and 84.
November 12
26, 27, 28, 29, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356,
358, 359, 37, 386, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46, 473,
474, 478, 48, 631, 632, 633, 635, 636, 639, 64,
651, 653, 654, 671, 735, 737, 751, 753, 754,
76, 78, 80, 81, 83, 86, 87, and 89.
December 12
10, 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23, 242, 243, 244,
245, 249, 25, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 357, 36,
381, 382, 384, 385, 387, 39, 49, 544, 721,
723, 724, 725, 726, 729, 752, 791, 82, and
State and local governments.
The employment estimates have been adjusted to the full
universe counts of the 2001 survey reference period based
on information from the BLS Covered Employment and Wages
program. The 1999 and 2000 wage data have been adjusted
to the 2001 reference period by using the national over-theyear fourth-quarter rate of change in wages for nine major
occupational groups obtained from the BLS national Employment Cost Index.
bonuses; tool allowances; tuition reimbursements; or uniform allowances.
Survey procedures
The survey is based on a probability sample, stratified by
area, industry, and size of establishment, and is designed to
represent the total or “universe” of establishments covered
by the survey. The survey is conducted over a 3-year cycle.
Each year, one-third of the sample units are included in the
survey. To the extent possible, units selected in one year are
not included in the sample the following 2 years.
Employers are asked to classify each of their workers in
an occupation and wage range. There are 12 wage ranges,
on both an hourly and annual basis, as follows:
Concepts
An establishment is an economic unit that produces goods
or services. It generally is found at a single physical location
and is engaged predominantly in one type of economic activity. Where a single physical location encompasses two or
more distinct activities, these are treated as separate establishments if separate payroll records are available and certain other criteria are met.
Employment includes full- and part-time workers; workers on paid vacations or other types of leave; workers on
unpaid short-term absences (such as those due to illness,
bad weather, temporary layoff, or jury duty); salaried officers, executives, and staff of incorporated firms; employees
temporarily assigned to other units; and employees for whom
the reporting unit is their permanent (home) duty station,
regardless of whether the unit prepares their paycheck.
Among those excluded from coverage are most proprietors
(owners and partners of unincorporated firms), self-employed
workers, and unpaid family workers.
Occupation refers to the occupation in which employees
are working rather than the occupation for which they may
have been trained. For example, an employee trained as an
engineer but working as a drafter is reported as a drafter.
Employees who perform the duties of two or more occupations are reported in the occupation that requires the highest
level of skill or in the occupation in which the most time is
spent if there is no measurable difference in skill requirements.
Working supervisors (those spending 20 percent or more
of their time doing work similar to that performed by workers
under their supervision) are reported in the occupation most
closely related to their work.
Part-time workers, workers receiving on-the-job training, and apprentices are reported in the occupation in which
they ordinarily work.
A wage is money that is paid or received for work or
services performed in a specified period. Included in wages
for this survey are: Base rate; cost-of-living allowance; guaranteed pay; hazardous duty pay; incentive pay, including
commissions; piece rates; production bonuses; length-ofservice allowance (longevity pay); oncall pay; portal-to-portal pay; and tips. Not included are: Backpay; overtime pay;
severance pay; shift differentials; jury-duty pay; vacation
pay; premium pay for work on holidays or weekends; attendance bonuses; holiday bonuses; meal and lodging allowances; merchandise discounts; nonproduction bonuses;
profit-sharing distributions; relocation allowances; stock
Wages
Interval
Hourly
Annual
Range
Range
Range
Range
Range
Range
A ...............
B ...............
C ..............
D ..............
E ...............
F ...............
Under $6.75
$6.75 to $8.49
$8.50 to $10.74
$10.75 to $13.49
$13.50 to $16.99
$17.00 to $21.49
Under $14,040
$14,040 to $17,679
$17,680 to $22,359
$22,360 to $28,079
$28,080 to $35,359
$35,360 to $44,719
Range
Range
Range
Range
Range
Range
G ..............
H ..............
I ................
J ...............
K ...............
L ...............
$21.50
$27.25
$34.50
$43.75
$55.50
$70.00
$44,720 to $56,679
$56,680 to $71,759
$71,760 to $90,999
$91,000 to $115,439
$115,440 to $145,599
$145,600 and over
to $27.24
to $34.49
to $43.74
to $55.49
to $69.99
and over
Method of collection
Survey questionnaires, or “schedules,” initially are mailed
out to almost all sampled establishments; State Employment
Security Agency (SESA) staff make personal visits to some
of the larger establishments.
Two additional mailings are sent to nonrespondents at
approximately 3-week intervals. Telephone or personal visit
followups are made for those nonrespondents considered
critical to the survey because of their size.
Sampling procedures
The sampling frame for this survey was the list of establishments in the two- and three-digit SIC codes listed above that
reported to the SESAs for Unemployment Insurance (UI)
purposes. Each quarter, the lists from all States are compiled
into a single file at BLS. This comprehensive file is called the
Longitudinal Database (LDB), and is a compilation of State
unemployment insurance reports. Virtually all businesses
are required to file these reports within the State in which
they are located. For the 1999 survey, the sampling frame
was the LDB file from the second quarter of 1998; for the
2000 survey, it was the file from the second quarter of 1999;
for the 2001 survey, it was the file from the fourth quarter of
2000. This frame was supplemented with a list supplying
establishment information on railroads (SIC 401).
A census is taken of Federal Government establishments
each year. Data representing Federal Government employ160
ment and wages are obtained at the end of the survey process from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Within each State, establishments in the universe were
stratified by Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), three-digit
SIC code, and size of firm. An establishment’s size class is
determined by its employment as reported on the sampling
frame. Establishments in smaller size classes were selected
using a probability-based sampling procedure. Establishments in the largest size class are sampled with virtual certainty across the 3-year cycle of the survey. The targeted
sample size of 1.2 million establishments per 3-year cycle
was allocated in a manner that equalized the expected relative standard error of the typical occupational employment
within each MSA/three-digit SIC cell. Within each of these
cells, the sample was allocated across size classes in a manner that minimized the variance of the average typical occupational employment estimate.
The OES survey uses permanent random numbers (PRNs)
in its sample selection methodology. The purpose of the
PRN is to limit, to the extent possible, overlap between the
OES survey and other BLS surveys. These numbers are
placed on the frame and are retained by establishments
across time. A sample selection using PRNs can be done in
several ways. For example, a range of PRNs can be used to
select a portion of the universe within each stratum. Alternatively, a specific PRN value can be used as a “start” point
within a stratum. Within a stratum sorted by PRN value, nh
establishments are selected sequentially, beginning with this
“start” point (where nh is the number of sample units allocated to stratum h). This latter method is the one used for
the OES sample selection. For purposes of the sample selection, a stratum is defined by State/MSA/three-digit SIC/employment size class. Approximately one-third of the allocated units are selected within each stratum each year.
The above allocation method resulted in initial sample
sizes of 402,636 establishments in 1999, 406,876 establishments in 2000, and 405,655 establishments in 2001. The combined initial sample size for the 2001 estimates is 1,208,542
establishments. Note that the sum of samples across the 3
years does not equal the combined sample size because only
the current year’s State and Federal Government establishments are included.
imputation method. “Hot-deck” procedures utilize data from
the current period to impute missing data (from the current
period). The “nearest-neighbor” method searches the responding establishments within a defined cell and finds the
responding establishment that most closely matches the
nonresponding establishment for key classification values
(area/SIC/size class). The staffing pattern, or employment
distribution, of the responding establishment is used as the
staffing pattern of the nonresponding establishment. The
second step is to impute a wage distribution for each occupation of the imputed staffing pattern. This imputation procedure replaces the missing data by determining the distribution of the reported occupational wage data across wage
intervals in the current area/SIC/size class. If there are sufficient data at this level, the procedure uses this reported wage
distribution to allocate the nonrespondent’s imputed occupational employment across the wage intervals. If there are
not enough data, the pool of donors is expanded to include
adjacent size classes, industries, and areas until a distribution can be determined.
Occasionally, a responding establishment provides employment information, but refuses to provide wage distribution information for selected occupations. The OES survey
uses the “distribution within a cell” procedure described
above to impute the missing data for this partial report.
Combining and benchmarking multiyear data
Survey data from 1999, 2000, and 2001 were used to produce
the wage and employment estimates for all but one of the
occupations. The exception is physicians and surgeons, all
other, because data were not collected for this occupation in
1999; wage estimates for this occupation in are based on
2000 and 2001 data only. Each year’s sample is weighted to
represent the universe as it appeared at the time the sample
was selected. In order to combine the data, each unit’s weight
is modified so that the aggregate sample represents the universe. This is done via a fairly simple procedure: each unit’s
weight is divided by the number of years for which sample
units were selected for that stratum.
A ratio estimator is used to develop estimates of occupational employment. The auxiliary variable used was the 2001
reference-month population value of total employment. In
order to balance the States’ need for estimates at different
levels of geographic and industrial aggregation, the ratio
adjustment process was applied as a hierarchical series of
ratio adjustment, or “benchmark,” factors.
The primary component of this procedure is a ratio adjustment at the State/MSA/three-digit SIC/employment size
class level. If these ratio adjustment values are out of range,
they are set at predetermined maximum or minimum values.
This adjustment can be described as follows:
Response
Of the 369,694 eligible units from the 1999 sample, usable
responses were obtained from 286,903, producing a response
rate of 77.6 percent based on units. Of the 375,387 eligible
units from the 2000 sample, usable responses were obtained
from 293,450, producing a response rate of 78.2 percent based
on units. Of the 366,760 eligible units from the 2001 sample,
usable responses were obtained from 286, 726, producing a
response rate of 78.2 percent based on units.
Nonresponse
Nonresponding establishments are accounted for in the OES
survey by a two-step imputation process. First, the staffing
pattern is imputed using a “hot-deck,” “nearest-neighbor”
Define:
h = State/MSA/three-digit SIC
H = State/three-digit SIC
s = 1 of 4 employment size classes {1-19, 20161
49, 50 - 249, 250+}
S = 1 of 2 aggregate employment size classes
{1- 49, 50+}
M = 2001 reference month population value of
total employment
i = establishment
wi = adjusted sample weight for establishment i
xi = total establishment employment
BMFmin = a parameter, the lowest value allowed
for BMF
BMFmax= a parameter, the highest value allowed
for BMF, and

β hs =  M hs

BMF1 , hs

∑ w p  ,
i∈hs
i
i

β hS =  M hS


∑ w p  ,
i∈hS
i
i

βh =  M h

justment, and the third ratio adjustment as a final weight
value. If these ratio adjustment values are out of range, they
are set at predetermined maximum or minimum values. This
ratio adjustment accounts for weighted, ratio-adjusted
sample employment that does not adequately represent the
universe within one or more of the State/two-digit SIC strata.
This adjustment also is calculated similarly to BMF2,H.
A final ratio adjustment factor, BMFi, is calculated as the
product of the four hierarchical ratio adjustment factors. That
is, BMFi = BMF1 * BMF2 * BMF3 * BMF4. A final weight
value is then calculated as the product of the adjusted sample
weight and the final ratio adjustment factor. Note that the
population values of total employment (Mhs) are obtained
from the BLS Longitudinal Data Base (LDB) file.

∑ w p  , then
i∈h
i
i
 β hs , if all β hs within h are bounded by (BMFmin , BMFmax ),
 β , if all β within h are bounded by (BMF , BMF ),
min
max
hS
hS

=  BMFmin , if β h < BMFmin ,
 BMF , if β > BMF ,
max
max
h

 β h otherwise
Estimation methodology
Producing estimates using sample data for 3 years provides
additional occupational detail and sampling error reductions
(particularly for small geographic areas and occupations).
However, this procedure also has some quality limitations
because it requires the adjustment of earlier years’ data to
the current reference period—a procedure referred to as
“wage updating.”
Estimates for all survey years use the estimation methodology introduced in 1997. The employment estimation methodology uses a “nearest neighbor” approach for nonrespondents and applies employment benchmarks at a detailed MSA/
three-digit industry/broad size class level. (See the sections
on estimated employment and nonresponse.) Wage estimates are updated using the Employment Cost Index. (See
section on estimated wage rates.)
The 1999 OES survey wage estimates for some occupations were developed from data for the full 3 years of the OES
sample, while the remaining occupational wage estimates
and all of the employment estimates were from 1 year’s worth
of data due to change in the occupation classification system used. (See appendix A.) The combined 1997, 1998, and
1999 data were obtained from approximately 1.2 million sample
units. The 2000 OES survey estimates are developed from
data for 2 years of the OES sample. The combined 1999 and
2000 data were obtained from approximately 800,000 sample
units. The 2001 OES survey estimates are developed from
data for the full 3 years of the OES sample. The combined
1999, 2000, and 2001 data were obtained from approximately
1.2 million sample units.
The next component in the procedure is a ratio adjustment at the State/three-digit SIC level using the product of
the adjusted sampling weight and the first ratio adjustment
as a final weight value. If these ratio adjustment values are
out of range, they are set at predetermined maximum or minimum values. This ratio adjustment accounts for weighted,
ratio-adjusted sample employment that does not adequately
represent the universe within one or more of the State/MSA/
three-digit SIC strata. This adjustment is calculated as follows:
Define:


βH =  M H


BMF2 , H
∑
hs∈ H


wi pi BMF1, hs  , then
∑
i∈hs

 BMFmin , if β H < BMFmin ,

=  BMFmax , if β H > BMFmax ,
 β otherwise
 H
A ratio adjustment at the State/two-digit SIC level is then
calculated using the product of the adjusted sampling weight,
the first ratio adjustment, and the second ratio adjustment as
a final weight value. If these ratio adjustment values are out
of range, they are set at predetermined maximum or minimum
values. This ratio adjustment accounts for weighted, ratioadjusted sample employment that does not adequately represent the universe within one or more of the State/threedigit SIC strata. This adjustment is calculated similarly to
BMF2,H.
Finally, a ratio adjustment at the State/industry-division
level is calculated using the product of the adjusted sampling weight, the first ratio adjustment, the second ratio ad-
Estimated employment
As discussed previously, a ratio estimator is used to develop estimates of occupational employment. The auxiliary
variable is the population value of total employment obtained
from the refined UI files for the 2001 reference month. For
each MSA, the estimated employment for an occupation at
the reported three-digit SIC level was calculated by summing
the product of the weighted employment and the ratio factor
for each sampled establishment in the MSA/three-digit SIC.
The estimated employment for an occupation at the all-in162
point. Occupational wage rates are calculated by developing a weighted estimate of total occupational wages, and
dividing that by a weighted estimate of total occupational
employment ( X̂ o ).
dustry level was obtained by summing the occupational employment estimates across all industries within an MSA reporting that occupation. The employment and wage data for
Federal Government workers in each occupation were added
to the survey-derived data.
First, within each MSA, the estimated employment for an
occupation at the reported three-digit SIC h level was calculated using the following equation:
X̂ ho =
where
o
h
i
wi
BMFI
xio
X̂ ho
∑ (w
i∈h
i
Wage updating process. Because data from 3 years were
used to produce the 2001 OES wage estimates for most occupations, a process was used to update prior year information
so that it would be representative of the 2001 reference period. This was done by adjusting the 1999 and 2000 wage
data by a factor developed from the BLS Employment Cost
Index (ECI) program. The ECI program provides a rate of
change in wages from fourth-quarter 1999 to fourth-quarter
2001 for nine major occupational groups. Each OES occupation belongs to one of these major occupational groups.
BMFi xio )
= occupation;
= reported three-digit SIC within an
MSA;
= establishment;
= adjusted sample weight for establishment I;
= the hierarchical benchmark factor applied to establishment i;
= reported employment for occupation o in establishment i;
Estimated mean wage rate. Mean wage is the estimated
total wages for an occupation divided by its weighted survey employment. An estimate of the mean wage rate was
calculated by using a standard interval-based estimation formula, modified to account for the wage-updating process.
See the formula below:
= estimated employment for occupation o in SIC h within an MSA.
Rˆ o =
The estimated employment for an occupation at the allindustry level was obtained by summing the occupational
employment estimate X̂ ho across all industries within an
MSA that reported that occupation. See the formula below:
Xˆ o =
∑ Xˆ

z =t − 2

i∈z
i

BMFi yˆ i o 
 , where
Xˆ o
and where o
Lh
h =1
t
∑  ∑ w
ho
where Li is the number of industries reporting that occupation within the MSA.
r
= occupation;
R̂o
= mean wage rate for occupation o;
z
t
wi
= year;
= current reference year;
= adjusted sampling weight for establishment i;
ŷi o
= unweighted total wage estimate
for occupation o in establishment
i;
= wage interval;
= estimated employment for occupation o;
= reported employment for occupation o in establishment i in wage
interval r (note that establishment
i reported data for 1 year (z));
= ECI updating factor for year z and
occupation o; and
= see below.
r
Estimated wage rates
Occupational wage data in the OES survey are collected as
the number of workers in an occupation who are paid wages
within each of 12 contiguous wage intervals. For example,
an establishment might report that it employs 10 secretaries:
2 in wage interval B, paid wages between $6.75 and $8.49 per
hour; 6 in wage interval D, paid wages between $10.75 and
$13.49 per hour; and 2 in wage interval E, paid wages between $13.50 and $16.99 per hour. As a result, individual
wage rates of workers are not collected. Conventional arithmetic mean formulas are not applicable in this situation. Because wage data are collected within an interval matrix, the
particular wage rate of all employees within an interval is
approximated by a mean wage rate value for the interval for
each of the first 11 wage intervals. Data from the BLS National Compensation Survey (NCS) are used to calculate these
mean wage rate values. The mean wage value for the upper
open-ended wage interval is set at that interval’s starting
yˆ i o = u z o ∑ xi o r c z r ; (i ∈ z )
X̂ o
xi o r
uz o
cz r
In this formula, cz r represents the mean wage of interval r
for year z. This mean was determined empirically using data
from the BLS NCS survey. Research is conducted at periodic
intervals to verify the continued utility of this updating procedure.
Median wage. The median wage is the estimated 50th percentile of the distribution of wages; 50 percent of workers in
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v ( Xˆ ho ) = ∑ v ( Xˆ hjo )
an occupation earn wages below, and 50 percent earn wages
above the median wage. The wage interval containing the
median wage is located using a cumulative frequency count
of employment across wage intervals. After the targeted
wage interval is identified, the median wage rate is then estimated using a linear interpolation procedure.
Similarly, the variance for an occupational employment
estimate at the reported two-digit SIC level H is obtained by
Variance of estimates
summing the variance
j∈h
v ( Xˆ ho ) across all reported three-digit
SICs h within the two-digit SIC.
Occupational employment variance estimates. Estimates
of sampling error are calculated to allow data users to determine if occupational employment estimates are reliable
enough for their needs. Only a probability-based sample
can be used to calculate estimates of sampling error from the
sample itself.
The formula used to estimate variances (a common measure of sampling error) for the occupational employment estimates is based on the survey’s sample design and method
of estimation. The OES program employs a subsample replication technique, called the “jackknife random group,” to
estimate variances of occupational employment. In this technique, each sampled establishment is assigned to one of G
random groups. Using the data in these groups, G
subsamples are formed from the parent sample. Next, G estimates of total occupational employment ( X̂ hjog ) are calculated, one employment estimate per subsample. Afterwards,
the variability of these G employment estimates is calculated
to obtain the estimated occupational employment variance.
The occupational employment variance estimate at the
reported three-digit SIC h/reported size class j level is calculated using the following equation:
G
v ( Xˆ hjo ) =
where
∑ ( Xˆ
hjog
v ( Xˆ Ho ) =
h∈H
ho
)
Occupational mean wage variance estimates. The formula
used to estimate occupational mean wage variances also is
based on the survey’s sample design and method of estimation. Because the OES wage data are collected in intervals,
we do not capture the exact wage of each worker. Therefore,
some components of the wage variance are approximated
using factors developed from NCS data. A Taylor Linearization technique was used to develop a variance estimator
appropriate for OES mean wage estimates. The primary component of the mean wage variance, which accounts for the
variability of the observed sample data, is estimated using
the standard estimator of variance for a ratio estimate. This
component is the first term in the formula given below:
 1   nh o (1 − f h o ) 


2


∑ 
wi2 (qi o − qh o )   +


∑
2
 Xˆ o  h  nh o − 1   i∈h

 



ˆ
v ( Ro ) = 



 no
1
1
2 2
2
2
2
θ o rσ c r + 2 ∑  ∑ (wi xi o r ) σ e r +
θ o rσ ω r 
∑
 ∑
Xˆ o r  i =1
Xˆ o r

 r

− Xˆ hjo ) 2
g =1
G (G − 1)
where
R̂o
v ( Rˆ o )
X̂ o
v ( Xˆ hjo ) = estimated variance of X̂ hjo ;
G
= number of random groups;
X̂ hjo
= estimated employment of occupation o in SIC h and size class j;
X̂ hjog
= estimated employment of occupation o in SIC h, size class j, and
subsample g; and
= estimated mean employment for
Xˆ hjo
occupation o in SIC h and size
class j based on the G subsamples.
(Note that a finite population correction factor is applied to
the terms
∑ v( Xˆ
h
fho
nh o
i
wi
X̂ hjog and Xˆ hjo .)
qi o
The variance for an occupational employment estimate at
the reported three-digit SIC h level was obtained by summing the variance v ( Xˆ hjo ) across all reported size classes j
in SIC h.
ŷ i o
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= the estimated mean wage for occupation o;
= the estimated variance of R̂o ;
= the estimated occupational employment for occupation o;
= a stratum (area / industry / establishment employment size);
= the sampling fraction for occupation o in stratum h;
= the number of sampled establishments that reported occupation
o in stratum h;
= an establishment;
= the sampling weight for establishment i;
= the quantity yˆ i o − Rˆ o xi o for
occupation o in establishment I;
= the estimated total occupational
wage in establishment i for occupation o;
(
)
= the reported employment in establishment i for occupation o;
= the mean of the qi o quantities
for occupation o in stratum h;
= a wage interval;
= the proportion of employment
within interval r for occupation o;
= the reported employment in establishment i within wage interval r
for occupation o; and
mates from all possible samples. This interval is called a 90percent confidence interval.
3.
Approximately 95 percent of the intervals from 2
standard errors below to 2 standard errors above the derived
estimate would include the average value of the estimates
from all possible samples. This interval is called the 95percent confidence interval.
4.
Almost all (99.7 percent) of the intervals from 3 standard errors below to 3 standard errors above the derived
estimate would include the average value of the estimates
from all possible samples.
sent—within wage interval r—the variability of the wage
value imputed to each worker, the variability of wages across
establishments, and the variability of wages within establishments. These quantities are estimated using data from
the BLS NCS.
For example, suppose that an estimated occupational
employment total is 5,000, with an associated relative standard error of 2.0 percent. Based on these data, the standard
error of the estimate is 100 (2 percent of 5,000). A 68-percent
confidence interval for the employment estimate is (5,000 +/
- 100) or from 4,900 to 5,100. Approximately 68 percent of the
intervals constructed in this manner will include the mean of
all possible employment estimates as computed from all possible samples. A 95-percent confidence interval for the employment estimate is (5,000 +/- 200) or from 4,800 to 5,200.
Approximately 95 percent of the intervals constructed in this
manner will include the mean of all possible employment
estimates as computed from all possible samples. Estimates
of sampling errors for occupational employment and mean
wage estimates are provided with this publication.
xi o
qh o
r
θo r
xi o r
(σ
2
cr
, σ e2r , and σ ω2 r ) respectively repre-
Reliability of the estimates
Estimates developed from a sample may differ from the results of a census. Two types of error, sampling and nonsampling, can occur in estimates calculated from a sample. Sampling error occurs because our observations are based on a
sample, not on the entire population. Nonsampling error
occurs because of response and operational errors in the
survey. Unlike sampling error, this form of error also can
occur in a census.
Sampling errors
The particular sample used in this survey is one of a large
number of many possible samples of the same size that could
have been selected using the same sample design. Estimates derived from different samples would tend to differ
from one another. As indicated above, the variance of a
survey estimate is a measure of the variation among the estimates from all possible samples. The standard error of a
survey estimate is the square root of its variance; the relative
standard error is the ratio of the standard error to the estimate itself.
The sample estimate and its standard error allow the data
user to construct an interval estimate with a prescribed level
of confidence that the interval will include the mean value of
the estimate from all possible samples.
To illustrate, if all possible samples were selected, and if
each of these were surveyed under essentially the same conditions, and an estimate and its estimated standard error were
calculated from each sample, then:
Nonsampling error
This type of error is attributable to several causes such as:
An inability to obtain information for all establishments in
the sample; differences in the respondents’ interpretation of
the survey question; inability or unwillingness of the respondents to provide correct information; errors made in
recording, coding, or processing the data; and errors made
in imputing values for missing data. Explicit measures of the
effects of nonsampling error are not available.
Several edit and quality control procedures are used to
reduce nonsampling error. For example, completed survey
questionnaires are checked for data consistency. Followup
mailings and telephone calls are directed to nonresponding
establishments to improve the survey response rate. Response analysis studies are conducted to assess the respondents’ comprehension of the questionnaire. (See the section
below for additional information on the quality control procedures used by the OES survey.) The relative standard
error indicates the magnitude of the sampling error. It does
not measure nonsampling error, including any biases in the
data. Particular care should be exercised in the interpretation
of small estimates or of small differences between estimates
when the sampling error is relatively large or the magnitude
of the bias is unknown.
1.
Approximately 68 percent of the intervals from 1
standard error below to 1 standard error above the derived
estimate would include the average value of the estimates
from all possible samples. This interval is called a 68-percent
confidence interval.
2.
Approximately 90 percent of the intervals from 1.6
standard errors below to 1.6 standard errors above the derived estimate would include the average value of the esti-
Quality control measures
The OES survey is a Federal-State cooperative effort that
enables States to conduct their own surveys. A major con165
cern with a cooperative program such as OES is to accommodate the needs of BLS and other Federal agencies, as well as
State-specific publication needs, with limited resources while
simultaneously standardizing survey procedures across all
50 States, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories.
Controlling sources of nonsampling error in this decentralized environment can be difficult. One important computerized quality control measure used by the OES survey is the
Survey Processing and Management (SPAM) system. It
was developed to provide a consistent and automated framework for survey processing and to reduce the workload for
analysts at the State, regional, and national levels.
To ensure standardized sampling methods in all areas, the
sample is drawn in the national office. Standardizing data
processing activities such as validating the sampling frame,
allocating and selecting the sample, refining mailing addresses, addressing envelopes and mailers, editing and updating questionnaires, conducting electronic review, producing management reports, and calculating employment estimates
has resulted in the overall standardization of the OES survey
methodology. This has reduced the number of errors on the
data files as well as the time needed to review them.
Other quality control measures used in the OES survey
include:
critical nonrespondents);
• Review of schedules to verify the accuracy and reasonableness of the reported data;
• Adjustments for atypical reporting units on the data
file;
• Validation of the benchmark employment figures and
of the benchmark factors; and
• Validation of the analytical tables of estimates (at the
two- and three-digit SIC levels).
Confidentiality
BLS has a strict confidentiality policy that ensures that the
survey sample composition, lists of reporters, and names of
respondents will be kept confidential. Additionally, the policy
assures respondents that published figures will not reveal
the identity of any specific respondent and will not allow the
data of any specific respondent to be imputed. Each published estimate is screened to ensure that it meets these confidentiality requirements. The specific screening criteria are
not listed in this publication to further protect the confidentiality of the data.
• Followup solicitations of nonrespondents (especially
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Appendix C. Availability of Historical
Occupational Employment Statistics
Survey Data Nationally
and from State Agencies
States also produce occupational estimates by industry.
Prior to 1983, not all States participated in the OES program
in all survey years. Starting with the 1991 OES survey, certain States also collected wage data. In 1996, all States began collecting wage data. Check with the State Employment
Security Agencies listed on the inside back cover of this
publication regarding the availability of State data on occupational employment and wages.
T
he Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) program
first collected employment and wage data in 1996 to produce occupational estimates for all industries and also to
produce occupational wage data for all States and metropolitan areas each year. Prior to 1996, the OES survey collected
data from specified industries in 1 of 3 years in the survey
round, as indicated in the table below.
Industry
1987 SIC code
Agricultural services
07
Years collected
1992, 1995
Mining
10-14
1978, 1981, 1984, 1987, 1990, 1993
Construction
15-17
1978, 1981, 1984, 1987, 1990, 1993
Manufacturing
20-39
1977, 1980, 1983, 1986, 1989,
1992, 1995
Transportation and public utilities
40-49
1979, 1982, 1985, 1988, 1991, 1994
Wholesale trade
50-51
1979, 1982, 1985, 1988, 1991, 1994
Retail trade
52-59
1979, 1982, 1985, 1988, 1991, 1994
Finance, insurance, and real estate
60-67
1978, 1981, 1984, 1987, 1990, 1993
Services
70-87, 89
1978, 1981, 1984, 1987, 1990, 1993
Hospitals
806
1980, 1983, 1986, 1989, 1992, 1995
82
1978, 1981, 1985, 1988, 1991, 1994
Educational services
State government
1979, 1982, 1985, 1988, 1991, 1994
Local government
1979, 1982, 1985, 1988, 1991, 1994
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