Northwest Region
Southwest Region
Northeast
Central-Southeast Region
--TOTAL ALL OCCUPATIONS
--MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Administrative Services Managers
Chief Executives
Compensation and Benefits Managers
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Construction Managers
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School
Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program
Engineering Managers
Financial Managers
Food Service Managers
General and Operations Managers
Industrial Production Managers
Legislators
Lodging Managers
Managers, All Other
Medical and Health Services Managers
Natural Sciences Managers
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
Purchasing Managers
Sales Managers
Social and Community Service Managers
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
--BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Accountants and Auditors
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
Business Operations Specialists, All Other
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transport...
Cost Estimators
Credit Analysts
Emergency Management Specialists
Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists
Financial Analysts
Financial Specialists, All Other
Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other
Loan Officers
Management Analysts
Meeting and Convention Planners
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents
Training and Development Specialists
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
--COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Programmers
Computer Specialists, All Other
Computer Support Specialists
Computer Systems Analysts
Database Administrators
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
--ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Chemical Engineers
Civil Engineering Technicians
Civil Engineers
Drafters, All Other
Electrical Engineers
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Engineers, All Other
Environmental Engineers
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Industrial Engineers
Landscape Architects
Mechanical Engineers
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Petroleum Engineers
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Surveyors
--LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Biological Scientists, All Other
Chemical Technicians
Chemists
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
Conservation Scientists
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Forest and Conservation Technicians
Foresters
Geological and Petroleum Technicians
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Hydrologists
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
Market Research Analysts
Urban and Regional Planners
--COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors
Health Educators
Medical and Public Health Social Workers
Mental Health Counselors
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Social and Human Service Assistants
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
--LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Lawyers
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
--EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND LIBRARY OCCUPATIONS
Curators
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Instructional Coordinators
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Librarians
Library Technicians
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education
Museum Technicians and Conservators
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Teacher Assistants
Teachers and Instructors, All Other
Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School
--ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA OCCUPATIONS
Coaches and Scouts
Editors
Floral Designers
Graphic Designers
Photographers
Public Relations Specialists
Writers and Authors
--HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors
Dental Hygienists
Dentists, General
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Family and General Practitioners
Internists, General
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Occupational Therapists
Opticians, Dispensing
Optometrists
Pharmacists
Pharmacy Technicians
Physical Therapists
Physician Assistants
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Recreational Therapists
Registered Nurses
Respiratory Therapists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Surgeons
Surgical Technologists
Veterinarians
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
--HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Dental Assistants
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other
Home Health Aides
Massage Therapists
Medical Assistants
Medical Equipment Preparers
Medical Transcriptionists
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants
Physical Therapist Aides
Physical Therapist Assistants
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
--PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
Animal Control Workers
Correctional Officers and Jailers
Crossing Guards
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives
First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Protective Service Workers, All Other
Security Guards
--FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING-RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Bartenders
Chefs and Head Cooks
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
Cooks, All Other
Cooks, Fast Food
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Cooks, Restaurant
Cooks, Short Order
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Dishwashers
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Food Preparation Workers
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
Waiters and Waitresses
--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
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
--PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
Amusement and Recreation Attendants
Baggage Porters and Bellhops
Child Care Workers
Concierges
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other
Personal and Home Care Aides
Recreation Workers
Residential Advisors
Tour Guides and Escorts
--SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Advertising Sales Agents
Cashiers
Counter and Rental Clerks
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers
Insurance Sales Agents
Parts Salespersons
Real Estate Sales Agents
Retail Salespersons
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Pro...
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
Sales and Related Workers, All Other
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Telemarketers
Travel Agents
--OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Bill and Account Collectors
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Computer Operators
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
Customer Service Representatives
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
Information and Record Clerks, All Other
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan
Legal Secretaries
Library Assistants, Clerical
Loan Interviewers and Clerks
Medical Secretaries
Meter Readers, Utilities
New Accounts Clerks
Office Clerks, General
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other
Order Clerks
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers
Postal Service Clerks
Postal Service Mail Carriers
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators
Procurement Clerks
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
Receptionists and Information Clerks
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
Tellers
--FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
--CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION OCCUPATIONS
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Carpenters
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Construction Laborers
Construction and Building Inspectors
Construction and Related Workers, All Other
Continuous Mining Machine Operators
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Electricians
Extraction Workers, All Other
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Helpers--Carpenters
Helpers--Extraction Workers
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Helpers--Roofers
Highway Maintenance Workers
Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Painters, Construction and Maintenance
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Pipelayers
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Roof Bolters, Mining
Roofers
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining
--INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Millwrights
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Motorcycle Mechanics
Radio Mechanics
Rail Car Repairers
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
--PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other
Bakers
Butchers and Meat Cutters
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers
Food Batchmakers
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
Gas Plant Operators
Helpers--Production Workers
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
Machinists
Painters, Transportation Equipment
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
Prepress Technicians and Workers
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
Production Workers, All Other
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators,...
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
--TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Bus Drivers, School
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
Conveyor Operators and Tenders
Crane and Tower Operators
Driver/Sales Workers
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehic...
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Packers and Packagers, Hand
Parking Lot Attendants
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
Service Station Attendants
Shuttle Car Operators
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
Transportation Inspectors
Transportation Workers, All Other
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services
Wellhead Pumpers
Southwest Region
All-industry
Establishments reporting
963
Estimated employment
64,690
Mean wage
18.82
Entry wage
9.20
Experienced wage
23.63
10th percentile wage
8.03
25th percentile wage
10.88
50th percentile wage
16.12
75th percentile wage
23.76
90th percentile wage
32.28
Total all occupations (00-0000)
Median Wage History
This Occupation
Compared to Occupational Group
Difference
Current
$16.12
+0.9%
$16.12
+0.9%
$0.00
2007
$15.97
+3.3%
$15.97
+3.3%
$0.00
2006
$15.46
+3.2%
$15.46
+3.2%
$0.00
2005
$14.98
+2.4%
$14.98
+2.4%
$0.00
2004
$14.62
+2.6%
$14.62
+2.6%
$0.00
2003
$14.25
+3.1%
$14.25
+3.1%
$0.00
2002
$13.81
+2.5%
$13.81
+2.5%
$0.00
2001
$13.47
$13.47
$0.00
This Occupation
Compared to All Occupations
Difference
Current
$16.12
+0.9%
$16.12
+0.9%
$0.00
2007
$15.97
+3.3%
$15.97
+3.3%
$0.00
2006
$15.46
+3.2%
$15.46
+3.2%
$0.00
2005
$14.98
+2.4%
$14.98
+2.4%
$0.00
2004
$14.62
+2.6%
$14.62
+2.6%
$0.00
2003
$14.25
+3.1%
$14.25
+3.1%
$0.00
2002
$13.81
+2.5%
$13.81
+2.5%
$0.00
2001
$13.47
$13.47
$0.00