Table 3-8: Wyoming Projections for All Occupations, Net and Percent Employment Change, 1998-2008 
              1998    
OES* Code Occupational Title 1998 Employment 2008 Employment Percent Change Net Change Wyoming Average Wage U.S. Average Wage U.S. Percent Difference Wages to Wyoming Typical Education/Experience
49011 Salespersons, Retail 6,400 7,852 22.7% 1,452 $7.88 $9.13 15.9% Short-term on-the-job training
32502 Registered Nurses 3,419 4,314 26.2% 895 $16.74 $20.71 23.7% Associate's degree
49023 Cashiers 5,734 6,550 14.2% 816 $6.95 $7.32 5.3% Short-term on-the-job training
31308 Teachers, Secondary School 3,908 4,508 15.4% 600 N/A N/A N/A Bachelor's degree
65038 Food Preparation Workers 3,344 3,852 15.2% 508 $6.39 $7.10 11.1% Short-term on-the-job training
19005 General Managers and Top Executives 6,100 6,568 7.7% 468 $21.92 $30.08 37.2% Work exp., plus a bachelor's
87102 Carpenters 1,927 2,357 22.3% 430 $13.73 $15.20 10.7% N/A
85132 Maintenance Repairers, General Utility 3,409 3,786 11.1% 377 $12.49 $12.11 -3.0% Long-term on-the-job training
65026 Cooks, Restaurant 2,325 2,697 16.0% 372 $7.39 $8.31 12.4% Long-term on-the-job training
87202 Electricians 1,316 1,628 23.7% 312 $16.75 $18.05 7.8% Long-term on-the-job training
67005 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 4,100 4,402 7.4% 302 $7.82 $8.45 8.1% N/A
13002 Financial Managers 1,551 1,828 17.9% 277 $23.90 $28.56 19.5% Work exp., plus a bachelor's
41002 First-Line Supervisors and Managers - Sales and Related Workers 3,056 3,312 8.4% 256 $13.60 $17.30 27.2% Work exp. in related occupation
98999 All Other Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 2,428 2,681 10.4% 253 $8.49 $9.65 13.7% N/A
81005 First-Line Supervisors and Managers - Construction Trades & Extractive Workers 1,526 1,763 15.5% 237 $20.12 $20.34 1.1% N/A
65041 Combined Food Preparation and Service Workers 2,641 2,862 8.4% 221 $5.78 $6.41 10.9% N/A
65008 Waiters and Waitresses 5,520 5,739 4.0% 219 $5.74 $6.13 6.8% Short-term on-the-job training
15026 Food Service and Lodging Managers 978 1,182 20.9% 204 $11.05 $14.12 27.8% Work exp. in related occupation
97105 Truck Drivers, Light, Include Delivery and Route Workers 2,104 2,294 9.0% 190 $9.97 $10.59 6.2% N/A
49021 Stock Clerks, Sales Floor 2,202 2,389 8.5% 187 $7.14 $8.01 12.2% N/A
87311 Concrete and Terrazzo Finishers 495 661 33.5% 166 $11.33 $13.82 22.0% Long-term on-the-job training
27307 Residential Counselors 585 750 28.2% 165 $8.13 $9.86 21.3% Bachelor's degree
87502 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 725 888 22.5% 163 $15.91 $18.00 13.1% Long-term on-the-job training
87917 Service Unit Operators 1,043 1,204 15.4% 161 $11.85 $11.94 0.8% N/A
32505 Licensed Practical Nurses 900 1,060 17.8% 160 $10.99 $13.48 22.7% Post secondary vocational training
49999 All Other Sales and Related Workers 1,229 1,388 12.9% 159 $7.96 $13.10 64.6% N/A
85302 Automotive Mechanics 1,326 1,485 12.0% 159 $12.25 $13.97 14.0% Post secondary vocational training
92935 Chemical Equipment Controllers and Operators 392 542 38.3% 150 N/A $15.97 N/A N/A
68038 Child Care Workers 759 904 19.1% 145 $6.04 $7.13 18.0% Short-term on-the-job training
15017 Construction Managers 622 764 22.8% 142 $20.02 $24.96 24.7% Bachelor's degree
53314 Insurance Policy Processing Clerks 320 455 42.2% 135 $9.07 $12.02 32.5% Moderate-term on-the-job training
65005 Bartenders 1,409 1,543 9.5% 134 $6.66 $6.83 2.6% Short-term on-the-job training
65099 All Other Food Service Workers 615 748 21.6% 133 $6.67 $7.68 15.1% N/A
65002 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, or Coffee Shop 550 680 23.6% 130 $6.29 $6.90 9.7% Short-term on-the-job training
25102 Systems Analysts, Electronic Data Processing 181 310 71.3% 129 $19.53 $26.02 33.2% Bachelor's degree
65032 Cooks, Fast Food 1,308 1,437 9.9% 129 $6.16 $6.31 2.4% N/A
32102 Physicians and Surgeons 535 661 23.6% 126 $50.58 $49.05 -3.0% First professional degree
53121 Loan and Credit Clerks 283 405 43.1% 122 $9.12 $11.45 25.5% Short-term on-the-job training
27302 Social Workers, Medical and Psychiatric 882 1,004 13.8% 122 $14.63 $16.39 12.0% N/A
31302 Teachers, Preschool/Kindergarten 403 520 29.0% 117 N/A N/A N/A N/A
61099 All Other Supervisors and Managers/Supervisors - Service Workers 1,554 1,671 7.5% 117 $10.78 $12.71 17.9% N/A
87402 Painters and Paperhangers, Construction, and Maintenance 385 499 29.6% 114 $11.26 $13.45 19.4% Moderate-term on-the-job training

 

Table 3-8 (Continued): Wyoming Projections for All Occupations, Net and Percent Employment Change, 1998-2008 
              1998    
OES* Code Occupational Title 1998 Employment 2008 Employment Percent Change Net Change Wyoming Average Wage U.S. Average Wage U.S. Percent Difference Wages to Wyoming Typical Education/Experience
25108 Computer Programmer Aides 167 280 67.7% 113 $9.52 $15.35 61.2% N/A
79041 Laborers, Landscaping and Groundskeeping 413 525 27.1% 112 $8.05 $9.22 14.5% Short-term on-the-job training
27308 Human Services Workers 347 455 31.1% 108 $8.63 $10.93 26.7% Moderate-term on-the-job training
13011 Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations Managers 451 559 23.9% 108 $18.64 $28.85 54.8% Work exp., plus a bachelor's
68014 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 630 738 17.1% 108 $6.58 $6.86 4.3% Short-term on-the-job training
32508 Emergency Medical Technicians 366 472 29.0% 106 $8.01 $10.75 34.2% Post secondary vocational training
19999 All Other Managers and Administrators 1,075 1,181 9.9% 106 $20.88 $25.54 22.3% N/A
92726 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Machine Operators, Except Pressing 344 449 30.5% 105 $6.98 $7.45 6.7% Moderate-term on-the-job training
49017 Counter and Rental Clerks 705 803 13.9% 98 $6.77 $7.77 14.8% Short-term on-the-job training
98902 Hand Packers and Packagers 906 1,004 10.8% 98 $6.39 $7.59 18.8% Short-term on-the-job training
95008 Chemical Plant and System Operators 233 330 41.6% 97 N/A $18.75 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
79030 Gardeners & Groundskeepers, Except Farm 394 485 23.1% 91 N/A N/A N/A N/A
49008 Sales Reps, Except Retail, Scientific, and Related Products and Services 1,069 1,160 8.5% 91 $16.36 $20.23 23.7% N/A
97117 Driver/Sales Workers 763 853 11.8% 90 $9.30 $10.34 11.2% Short-term on-the-job training
63047 Guards and Watch Guards 544 630 15.8% 86 $8.43 $8.61 2.1% Short-term on-the-job training
13017 Engineering, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences Managers 329 414 25.8% 85 $29.14 $34.54 18.5% Work exp., plus a bachelor's
21114 Accountants and Auditors 1,315 1,400 6.5% 85 $17.22 $20.13 16.9% Bachelor's degree
32302 Respiratory Therapists 143 227 58.7% 84 $14.65 $17.14 17.0% Associate's degree
97702 Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 209 293 40.2% 84 N/A N/A N/A Bachelor's degree
98799 All Other Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 789 873 10.6% 84 $8.45 $9.51 12.5% N/A
65017 Counter Attendants - Lunchroom, Coffee Shop, or Cafeteria 936 1,019 8.9% 83 $6.35 $6.59 3.8% N/A
97938 Grader, Bulldozer, and Scraper Operators 817 898 9.9% 81 $15.28 $14.32 -6.3% Moderate-term on-the-job training
93914 Welders and Cutters 1,003 1,083 8.0% 80 $15.04 $13.18 -12.4% Long-term on-the-job training
93956 Assemblers & Fabricators, Except Machine, Electrical, Electronic, & Precision 612 689 12.6% 77 $9.64 $10.54 9.3% N/A
58011 Transportation Agents 187 263 40.6% 76 $10.20 $12.39 21.5% N/A
87808 Roofers 241 317 31.5% 76 $11.78 $13.63 15.7% Moderate-term on-the-job training
15008 Medicine and Health Services Managers 415 491 18.3% 76 $22.09 $25.17 13.9% Work exp., plus a bachelor's
49014 Salespersons, Parts 657 731 11.3% 74 $10.35 $12.14 17.3% Moderate-term on-the-job training
53123 Adjustment Clerks 270 340 25.9% 70 $8.70 $11.18 28.5% Short-term on-the-job training
39999 All Other Professional, Paraprofessional, and Technical Workers 743 813 9.4% 70 $16.33 $19.62 20.1% N/A
98312 Helpers, Carpenters, and Related Workers 642 708 10.3% 66 $9.46 $10.08 6.6% N/A
85953 Tire Repairers and Changers 358 423 18.2% 65 $9.64 $8.59 -10.9% Short-term on-the-job training
87302 Brickmasons 160 224 40.0% 64 $16.73 $17.81 6.5% N/A
32908 Dental Hygienists 243 307 26.3% 64 $19.60 $22.39 14.2% Associate's degree
85123 Millwrights 243 303 24.7% 60 $17.56 $17.97 2.3% Long-term on-the-job training
61008 Housekeeping Supervisors 355 415 16.9% 60 $8.30 $10.20 22.9% Work exp. in related occupation
68005 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 593 653 10.1% 60 $8.69 $8.56 -1.5% Post secondary vocational training
58023 Stock Clerks - Stockroom, Warehouse, or Storage Yard 987 1,046 6.0% 59 $10.56 $10.03 -5.0% N/A
87914 Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Extraction 371 429 15.6% 58 $13.83 $13.81 -0.1% N/A
32902 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 198 254 28.3% 56 $16.70 $18.36 9.9% N/A
13014 Administrative Services Managers 510 566 11.0% 56 $19.60 $23.70 20.9% Work exp., plus a bachelor's
27305 Social Workers, Except Medical and Psychiatric 617 671 8.8% 54 $13.45 $15.52 15.4% N/A

 

 Table 3-8 (Continued): Wyoming Projections for All Occupations, Net and Percent Employment Change, 1998-2008   
              1998    
OES* Code Occupational Title 1998 Employment 2008 Employment Percent Change Net Change Wyoming Average Wage U.S. Average Wage U.S. Percent Difference Wages to Wyoming Typical Education/Experience
28108 Lawyers 712 765 7.4% 53 $23.90 $36.49 52.7% First professional degree
87817 Fence Erectors 170 222 30.6% 52 $9.96 $10.33 3.7% N/A
68035 Personal and Home Care Aides 176 228 29.5% 52 $6.62 $7.51 13.4% N/A
22121 Civil Engineers, Including Traffic 352 404 14.8% 52 $21.46 $26.28 22.5% Bachelor's degree
85305 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 446 498 11.7% 52 $12.80 $14.34 12.0% Long-term on-the-job training
32308 Physical Therapists 214 265 23.8% 51 $26.49 $27.49 3.8% Master's degree
97805 Service Station Attendants 456 507 11.2% 51 $6.26 $7.34 17.3% Short-term on-the-job training
32911 Medical Records Technicians 186 236 26.9% 50 $9.79 $10.57 8.0% Associate's degree
21902 Cost Estimators 204 254 24.5% 50 $19.49 $21.11 8.3% Bachelor's degree
63099 All Other Protective Service Workers 477 527 10.5% 50 $8.78 $9.83 12.0% Short-term on-the-job training
43002 Sales Agents and Placers, Insurance 294 343 16.7% 49 $18.37 $20.61 12.2% Bachelor's degree
98319 Helpers, All Other Construction Trades Workers 482 531 10.2% 49 $8.59 $10.41 21.2% N/A
87921 Roustabouts 904 952 5.3% 48 $12.60 $10.40 -17.5% Short-term on-the-job training
65021 Bakers, Bread and Pastry 455 502 10.3% 47 $7.74 $8.84 14.2% Moderate-term on-the-job training
32105 Dentists 139 184 32.4% 45 $38.46 $44.40 15.4% First professional degree
43014 Sales Agents, Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services 173 218 26.0% 45 $29.38 $29.70 1.1% Bachelor's degree
97911 Wellhead Pumpers 285 330 15.8% 45 $15.78 $15.81 0.2% N/A
13005 Personnel, Training, and Labor Relations Managers 317 362 14.2% 45 $22.27 $25.10 12.7% Work exp., plus a bachelor's
85110 Machinery Maintenance Mechanics 377 422 11.9% 45 $16.10 $15.69 -2.5% N/A
53302 Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 79 123 55.7% 44 $17.97 $19.54 8.7% Long-term on-the-job training
92908 Photographic Processing Machine Operators and Tenders 87 131 50.6% 44 $6.27 $9.58 52.8% Short-term on-the-job training
32919 Radiologic Technologists 217 261 20.3% 44 $13.81 $16.51 19.6% Associate's degree
79021 Farm Equipment Operators 397 441 11.1% 44 N/A $8.23 N/A N/A
97923 Excavating and Loading Machine Operators 472 516 9.3% 44 $14.18 $14.44 1.8% Moderate-term on-the-job training
53117 Credit Checkers 112 155 38.4% 43 N/A $11.29 N/A Short-term on-the-job training
87814 Structural Metal Workers 157 200 27.4% 43 $14.07 $17.09 21.5% N/A
97108 Bus Drivers 380 423 11.3% 43 $8.84 $12.50 41.4% Moderate-term on-the-job training
31521 Teacher Aides, Paraprofessional 1,371 1,414 3.1% 43 $7.10 $8.22 15.8% N/A
87602 Carpet Installers 112 154 37.5% 42 $10.75 $14.81 37.8% Moderate-term on-the-job training
49026 Telemarketers, Door-To-Door, News & Street Vendors, & Related Workers 207 249 20.3% 42 $8.13 $9.40 15.6% N/A
43099 All Other Sales Representatives and Salespersons, Services 149 190 27.5% 41 N/A $16.38 N/A N/A
87711 Highway Maintenance Workers 722 763 5.7% 41 $11.63 $12.40 6.6% Short-term on-the-job training
32951 Veterinary Technicians and Technologists 83 123 48.2% 40 $8.22 $9.87 20.1% Associate's degree
27311 Recreation Workers 468 508 8.5% 40 $7.78 $9.16 17.7% Bachelor's degree
74002 Farm Workers, Except Agricultural Services 380 419 10.3% 39 N/A N/A N/A N/A
24105 Chemists, Except Biochemists 129 167 29.5% 38 $19.50 $23.80 22.1% Bachelor's degree
92974 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 169 207 22.5% 38 $11.03 $10.44 -5.3% Moderate-term on-the-job training
24505 Chemical Technicians and Technologists, Except Health 255 293 14.9% 38 $14.39 $15.85 10.1% N/A
87811 Glaziers 140 177 26.4% 37 $9.48 $13.95 47.2% Long-term on-the-job training
87911 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Extraction 233 269 15.5% 36 $24.11 $17.58 -27.1% N/A
97908 Oil Pumpers, Except Wellhead 231 266 15.2% 35 N/A $15.47 N/A N/A
97947 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 422 457 8.3% 35 $14.10 $12.08 -14.3% Short-term on-the-job training

 

Table 3-8 (Continued): Wyoming Projections for All Occupations, Net and Percent Employment Change, 1998-2008  
              1998    
OES* Code Occupational Title 1998 Employment 2008 Employment Percent Change Net Change Wyoming Average Wage U.S. Average Wage U.S. Percent Difference Wages to Wyoming Typical Education/Experience
98102 Helpers, Mechanics, and Repairers 618 653 5.7% 35 $9.88 $9.73 -1.5% N/A
98311 Helpers, Brick and Stonemasons, and Hard Tile Setters 195 229 17.4% 34 $9.87 $11.67 18.2% N/A
34035 Artists and Related Workers 93 126 35.5% 33 $11.91 $17.21 44.5% Work exp., plus a bachelor's
22521 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 213 246 15.5% 33 $12.81 $13.68 6.8% Moderate-term on-the-job training
32905 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 140 172 22.9% 32 $13.45 $13.38 -0.5% N/A
22311 Surveyors and Mapping Scientists 188 220 17.0% 32 $18.45 $19.77 7.2% Bachelor's degree
49005 Sales Reps, Scientific and Related Products and Services, Except Retail 296 328 10.8% 32 $21.38 $24.28 13.6% N/A
85702 Telephone and Cable Television Line Installers and Repairers 401 433 8.0% 32 $14.14 $16.56 17.1% Long-term on-the-job training
65035 Cooks, Short Order 482 514 6.6% 32 $6.78 $7.29 7.5% N/A
28302 Law Clerks 83 114 37.3% 31 $12.36 $13.88 12.3% N/A
28305 Paralegal Personnel 107 138 29.0% 31 $11.57 $16.79 45.1% Associate's degree
15011 Property and Real Estate Managers and Administrators 149 179 20.1% 30 $11.80 $17.29 46.5% Bachelor's degree
98315 Helpers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 205 235 14.6% 30 $8.98 $10.11 12.6% N/A
95005 Gas Plant Operators 321 351 9.3% 30 $20.00 $19.31 -3.5% N/A
89132 Sheet Metal Workers 180 209 16.1% 29 $12.15 $15.23 25.3% N/A
53508 Bill and Account Collectors 229 258 12.7% 29 $10.56 $11.32 7.2% Short-term on-the-job training
21511 Personnel, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists 302 331 9.6% 29 N/A $19.47 N/A Bachelor's degree
22502 Civil Engineering Technicians and Technologists 106 134 26.4% 28 $14.62 $17.34 18.6% N/A
79017 Animal Caretakers, Except Farm 163 191 17.2% 28 $6.71 $7.83 16.7% Short-term on-the-job training
91714 Metal Fabricators, Structural Metal Products 88 115 30.7% 27 $13.91 $12.45 -10.5% Moderate-term on-the-job training
87108 Drywall Installers 104 131 26.0% 27 $14.26 $15.50 8.7% N/A
87989 All Other Extractive Workers, Except Helpers 527 554 5.1% 27 $16.45 $15.05 -8.5% N/A
91905 Plastic Molding and Casting Machine Operators and Tenders 52 78 50.0% 26 $6.56 $8.99 37.0% N/A
55302 Stenographers and/or Court Reporters 73 99 35.6% 26 $12.66 $13.10 3.5% Post secondary vocational training
32114 Veterinarians and Veterinary Inspectors 83 109 31.3% 26 $23.11 $27.47 18.9% First professional degree
97953 Pump Operators 98 124 26.5% 26 $17.27 $15.78 -8.6% N/A
21111 Tax Preparers 148 173 16.9% 25 $12.26 $15.56 26.9% Moderate-term on-the-job training
21308 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 306 331 8.2% 25 $19.02 $19.87 4.5% Bachelor's degree
97999 Other Transportation and Material-Moving Equipment Operators 537 562 4.7% 25 $17.00 $12.72 -25.2% N/A
25103 Data Base Administrators 33 57 72.7% 24 $20.25 $24.28 19.9% Bachelor's degree
98313 Helpers, Electricians, and Power-Line Transmission Installers 135 159 17.8% 24 $10.36 $10.10 -2.5% N/A
24111 Geologists, Geophysicists, and Oceanographers 215 239 11.2% 24 $25.96 $27.50 5.9% Bachelor's degree
49032 Demos, Promoters, Models 77 100 29.9% 23 N/A N/A N/A N/A
22126 Electrical and Electronic Engineers 77 100 29.9% 23 $23.83 $28.69 20.4% Bachelor's degree
79806 Veterinary Assistants 78 101 29.5% 23 $8.00 $8.11 1.4% Short-term on-the-job training
55323 Order Clerks, Materials, Merchandise, and Service 205 228 11.2% 23 $10.95 $10.99 0.4% Short-term on-the-job training
59999 All Other Clerical and Administrative Support Workers 866 889 2.7% 23 $9.76 $11.65 19.4% N/A
32523 Dietetic Technicians 91 113 24.2% 22 $8.81 $10.18 15.6% N/A
62051 Cleaners/Servants, Private 160 182 13.8% 22 N/A N/A N/A N/A
98905 Vehicle Washers and Equipment Cleaners 270 292 8.1% 22 $6.34 $7.72 21.8% Short-term on-the-job training
32517 Pharmacists 359 381 6.1% 22 $25.80 $28.89 12.0% First professional degree
97956 Operating Engineers 573 595 3.8% 22 $15.65 $18.07 15.5% Moderate-term on-the-job training

 

 Table 3-8 (Continued): Wyoming Projections for All Occupations, Net and Percent Employment Change, 1998-2008 
              1998    
OES* Code Occupational Title 1998 Employment 2008 Employment Percent Change Net Change Wyoming Average Wage U.S. Average Wage U.S. Percent Difference Wages to Wyoming Typical Education/Experience
91502 Numerical Control Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 37 58 56.8% 21 N/A $13.52 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
85705 Data Processing Equipment Repairers 72 93 29.2% 21 $10.85 $15.15 39.6% Post secondary vocational training
32928 Surgical Technologists and Technicians 74 94 27.0% 20 $10.04 $12.76 27.1% Post secondary vocational training
43017 Sales Agents, Selected Business Services 98 118 20.4% 20 $11.67 $19.35 65.8% N/A
43008 Sales Agents, Real Estate 113 133 17.7% 20 $18.46 $17.92 -2.9% Post secondary vocational training
15014 Industrial Production Managers 161 181 12.4% 20 $19.82 $27.79 40.2% Bachelor's degree
22111 Petroleum Engineers 209 229 9.6% 20 $30.50 $33.70 10.5% Bachelor's degree
34023 Photographers 83 102 22.9% 19 $9.30 $12.25 31.7% Post secondary vocational training
22505 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians & Technologists 219 238 8.7% 19 $13.57 $18.32 35.0% Associate's degree
85902 Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers 209 228 9.1% 19 $16.16 $14.88 -7.9% Long-term on-the-job training
31514 Vocational and Educational Counselors 345 364 5.5% 19 $16.44 $19.51 18.7% Master's degree
55102 Legal Secretaries 348 367 5.5% 19 $10.16 $14.90 46.7% Post secondary vocational training
32996 Health Program Coordinators, NEC 76 94 23.7% 18 N/A N/A N/A N/A
24511 Petroleum Technicians and Technologists 99 117 18.2% 18 $17.66 $20.13 14.0% N/A
43021 Travel Agents 131 149 13.7% 18 $9.49 $11.54 21.6% Post secondary vocational training
71005 Farm Managers 180 198 10.0% 18 N/A N/A N/A N/A
15021 Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Well Drilling Managers 218 236 8.3% 18 $32.12 $30.30 -5.7% N/A
87802 Insulation Workers 234 252 7.7% 18 $10.96 $13.82 26.1% Moderate-term on-the-job training
81008 First-Line Supervisors and Managers - Production and Operating 336 354 5.4% 18 $20.16 $18.71 -7.2% N/A
91911 Metal Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Operators 46 63 37.0% 17 N/A $12.86 N/A N/A
21921 Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance 50 67 34.0% 17 N/A $20.79 N/A Bachelor's degree
92198 Other Metal & Plastic (Cut, Form, Fabricate, Process) Machine Operators 59 76 28.8% 17 N/A $11.37 N/A N/A
32511 Physician Assistants 67 84 25.4% 17 $25.26 $22.48 -11.0% Bachelor's degree
32514 Opticians, Dispensing and Measuring 149 166 11.4% 17 $10.89 $11.78 8.2% Moderate-term on-the-job training
87902 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas 217 234 7.8% 17 $18.65 $14.54 -22.0% N/A
58028 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 750 767 2.3% 17 $12.30 $11.65 -5.3% Short-term on-the-job training
53311 Insurance Claims Clerks 43 59 37.2% 16 $10.15 $11.95 17.7% Moderate-term on-the-job training
87305 Stonemasons 50 66 32.0% 16 N/A $16.44 N/A N/A
83008 Transportation Inspectors 50 66 32.0% 16 $18.16 $18.74 3.2% N/A
87805 Sheet Metal Duct Installers 54 70 29.6% 16 $12.42 $15.63 25.8% N/A
92717 Sewing Machine Operators, Garment 90 106 17.8% 16 $6.63 $7.45 12.4% Moderate-term on-the-job training
32305 Occupational Therapists 109 125 14.7% 16 $22.75 $24.65 8.4% Bachelor's degree
85117 Underground Mine Machinery Mechanics 232 248 6.9% 16 $22.00 $18.44 -16.2% N/A
69999 All Other Service Workers 504 520 3.2% 16 $8.70 $8.95 2.9% N/A
28311 Title Examiners and Abstractors 39 54 38.5% 15 $11.74 $15.31 30.4% N/A
91914 Foundry Mold Assembly and Shake-Out Workers 43 58 34.9% 15 N/A $11.05 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
68023 Baggage Porters and Bellhops 60 75 25.0% 15 $6.11 $7.14 16.9% Short-term on-the-job training
32917 Radiologic Technologists 68 83 22.1% 15 N/A N/A N/A N/A
93999 All Other Hand Workers 151 166 9.9% 15 $10.34 $9.49 -8.2% N/A
55321 File Clerks 220 235 6.8% 15 $6.75 $8.64 28.0% Short-term on-the-job training
57311 Messengers 52 66 26.9% 14 $5.90 $8.59 45.6% Short-term on-the-job training
66098 Patient Service Workers, NEC 58 72 24.1% 14 N/A N/A N/A N/A

 
Table 3-8 (Continued): Wyoming Projections for All Occupations, Net and Percent Employment Change, 1998-2008   
              1998    
OES* Code Occupational Title 1998 Employment 2008 Employment Percent Change Net Change Wyoming Average Wage U.S. Average Wage U.S. Percent Difference Wages to Wyoming Typical Education/Experience
53126 Statement Clerks 79 93 17.7% 14 N/A $9.37 N/A Short-term on-the-job training
21905 Management Analysts 147 161 9.5% 14 $18.12 $25.95 43.2% Work exp., plus a bachelor's
97114 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 163 177 8.6% 14 N/A $8.30 N/A Short-term on-the-job training
49002 Sales Engineers 62 75 21.0% 13 $24.67 $27.51 11.5% Bachelor's degree
62041 Child Care Workers, Private 120 133 10.8% 13 N/A N/A N/A N/A
32521 Dietitians and Nutritionists 125 138 10.4% 13 $16.05 $17.36 8.2% Bachelor's degree
27108 Psychologists 193 206 6.7% 13 $23.23 $24.82 6.8% Master's degree
58005 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 231 244 5.6% 13 $12.28 $13.80 12.4% Moderate-term on-the-job training
85999 All Other Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 472 485 2.8% 13 $17.07 $14.55 -14.8% N/A
53128 Brokerage Clerks 32 44 37.5% 12 $12.38 $14.45 16.7% Moderate-term on-the-job training
89505 Custom Tailors and Sewers 39 51 30.8% 12 N/A $9.76 N/A Work exp. in related occupation
87111 Tapers 45 57 26.7% 12 $13.78 $16.56 20.2% N/A
68017 Guides 49 61 24.5% 12 $8.12 $8.26 1.7% N/A
85938 Installers & Repairers, Mfg. Buildings, Mobile Homes, & Trailers 60 72 20.0% 12 $9.89 $10.81 9.3% N/A
85947 Coin and Vending Machine Servicers and Repairers 64 76 18.8% 12 $9.53 $11.57 21.4% Long-term on-the-job training
93953 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 78 90 15.4% 12 $9.13 $10.70 17.2% Short-term on-the-job training
65023 Butchers and Meat Cutters 284 296 4.2% 12 $10.15 $11.48 13.1% N/A
87708 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 341 353 3.5% 12 $12.58 $13.14 4.5% Moderate-term on-the-job training
66011 Home Health Aides 460 472 2.6% 12 $7.63 $8.17 7.1% N/A
21999 All Other Management Support Workers 349 361 3.4% 12 $16.29 $19.80 21.5% N/A
87308 Hard Tile Setters 33 44 33.3% 11 N/A $16.93 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
87702 Air Hammer Operators 42 53 26.2% 11 N/A $15.19 N/A N/A
79033 Pruners 44 55 25.0% 11 N/A $11.01 N/A Short-term on-the-job training
95017 Gaugers 71 82 15.5% 11 $23.15 $17.40 -24.8% N/A
85905 Precision Instrument Repairers 133 144 8.3% 11 $20.24 $18.81 -7.1% Long-term on-the-job training
92998 All Other Machine Operators and Tenders 202 213 5.4% 11 $14.05 $11.52 -18.0% N/A
32999 All Other Health Professionals, Paraprofessionals, and Technicians 392 403 2.8% 11 $12.55 $15.40 22.7% N/A
34041 Interior Designers 33 43 30.3% 10 $11.66 $17.34 48.7% Bachelor's degree
71002 Farmers 35 45 28.6% 10 N/A N/A N/A N/A
66097 Health Equipment Service Workers,NEC 44 54 22.7% 10 N/A N/A N/A N/A
63035 Detectives and Investigators, Except Public 47 57 21.3% 10 $12.91 $12.17 -5.7% Work exp. in related occupation
32931 Psychiatric Technicians 53 63 18.9% 10 N/A $10.82 N/A Post secondary vocational training
22135 Mechanical Engineers 116 126 8.6% 10 $24.63 $26.23 6.5% Bachelor's degree
83005 Production Inspectors, Testers, Graders, Sorters, Samplers, & Weighers 144 154 6.9% 10 $14.56 $11.72 -19.5% N/A
57302 Mail Clerks, Except Mail Machine Operators and Postal Service 175 185 5.7% 10 $8.21 $9.02 9.9% Short-term on-the-job training
95099 All Other Plant and System Operators 374 384 2.7% 10 $18.13 $12.38 -31.7% N/A
28308 Title Searchers 22 31 40.9% 9 $8.99 $12.49 38.9% N/A
98314 Helpers, Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 25 34 36.0% 9 $9.53 $9.74 2.2% N/A
22127 Computer Engineers 26 35 34.6% 9 $23.21 $28.77 24.0% Bachelor's degree
34051 Musicians, Instrumental 46 55 19.6% 9 N/A N/A N/A N/A
32108 Optometrists 69 78 13.0% 9 $28.34 $31.47 11.0% First professional degree
87605 Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles 24 32 33.3% 8 N/A $15.04 N/A N/A

 
  Table 3-8 (Continued): Wyoming Projections for All Occupations, Net and Percent Employment Change, 1998-2008   
              1998    
OES* Code Occupational Title 1998 Employment 2008 Employment Percent Change Net Change Wyoming Average Wage U.S. Average Wage U.S. Percent Difference Wages to Wyoming Typical Education/Experience
32921 Radiologic Technicians 28 36 28.6% 8 N/A N/A N/A N/A
85799 Other Electrical & Electronic Equipment Mechanics and Installers 31 39 25.8% 8 $21.30 $16.17 -24.1% N/A
21505 Special Agents, Insurance 37 45 21.6% 8 $13.32 $21.43 60.9% N/A
85514 Radio Mechanics 36 44 22.2% 8 N/A $15.46 N/A Post secondary vocational training
15032 Lawn Service Managers 37 45 21.6% 8 $10.91 $13.56 24.3% Work exp. in related occupation
43005 Brokers, Real Estate 36 44 22.2% 8 N/A $26.07 N/A Work exp. in related occupation
98316 Helpers, Roofers 42 50 19.0% 8 $8.73 $8.54 -2.2% N/A
39011 Funeral Directors and Morticians 52 60 15.4% 8 $15.83 $19.26 21.7% Associate's degree
21102 Insurance Underwriters 59 67 13.6% 8 $18.74 $20.42 9.0% Bachelor's degree
21302 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 193 201 4.1% 8 $10.85 $17.31 59.5% Bachelor's degree
13008 Purchasing Managers 497 505 1.6% 8 $14.33 $22.39 56.2% Work exp., plus a bachelor's
89135 Boilermakers 21 28 33.3% 7 N/A $18.82 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
21508 Employment Interviewers, Private or Public Employment 25 32 28.0% 7 $11.63 $17.63 51.6% Bachelor's degree
79036 Sprayers/Applicators 27 34 25.9% 7 N/A $10.65 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
24311 Medical Scientists 29 36 24.1% 7 N/A $27.44 N/A Doctoral degree
21105 Credit Analysts 57 64 12.3% 7 N/A $19.19 N/A Bachelor's degree
32317 Recreational Therapists 71 78 9.9% 7 $11.94 $13.98 17.1% Bachelor's degree
85321 Farm Equipment Mechanics 77 84 9.1% 7 $12.06 $11.31 -6.2% Long-term on-the-job training
27199 All Other Social Scientists 122 129 5.7% 7 $17.17 $20.82 21.3% N/A
97989 All Other Material-Moving Equipment Operators 165 172 4.2% 7 $12.07 $12.27 1.7% N/A
92962 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, & Still Machine Operators 229 236 3.1% 7 N/A $14.87 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
24308 Biological Scientists 410 417 1.7% 7 $23.53 $24.04 2.2% Doctoral degree
91508 Combination Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 8 14 75.0% 6 N/A $11.08 N/A N/A
91935 Furnace Operators and Tenders 10 16 60.0% 6 N/A $13.28 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
87314 Reinforcing Metal Workers 16 22 37.5% 6 N/A $17.36 N/A N/A
92971 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators 18 24 33.3% 6 $12.18 $11.41 -6.3% N/A
32914 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 21 27 28.6% 6 N/A $19.81 N/A Associate's degree
32113 Chiropractors 21 27 28.6% 6 N/A $32.41 N/A First professional degree
85951 Bicycle Repairers 31 37 19.4% 6 N/A $7.92 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
85711 Electric Home Appliance and Power Tool Repairers 39 45 15.4% 6 $14.42 $12.47 -13.5% N/A
92512 Offset Lithographic Press Setters and Set-Up Operators 58 64 10.3% 6 N/A $15.57 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
32518 Pharmacy Technicians 75 81 8.0% 6 N/A N/A N/A N/A
83099 All Other Inspectors, Testers, and Related Workers 74 80 8.1% 6 $13.21 $12.52 -5.2% N/A
92728 Pressing Machine Operators, Textile, Garment, & Related Materials 74 80 8.1% 6 $6.61 $7.52 13.8% Moderate-term on-the-job training
65011 Food Servers, Outside 91 97 6.6% 6 $7.17 $7.51 4.7% N/A
21908 Construction and Building Inspectors 91 97 6.6% 6 $16.87 $18.69 10.8% Work exp. in related occupation
81017 First-Line Supervisors/Managers - Helpers, Laborers, & Movers 150 156 4.0% 6 $17.43 $15.52 -11.0% N/A
31321 Instructors and Coaches, Sports and Physical Training 637 643 0.9% 6 $11.45 $12.68 10.7% Moderate-term on-the-job training
25199 All Other Computer Scientists 5 10 100.0% 5 $14.28 $24.18 69.3% Bachelor's degree
32926 Electrocardiograph Technicians 14 19 35.7% 5 N/A $12.67 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
67008 Pest Controllers and Assistants 16 21 31.3% 5 N/A $11.11 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
32998 Health Support Professions, NEC 21 26 23.8% 5 N/A N/A N/A N/A

 
  Table 3-8 (Continued): Wyoming Projections for All Occupations, Net and Percent Employment Change, 1998-2008  
              1998    
OES* Code Occupational Title 1998 Employment 2008 Employment Percent Change Net Change Wyoming Average Wage U.S. Average Wage U.S. Percent Difference Wages to Wyoming Typical Education/Experience
32913 Radiation Therapists 21 26 23.8% 5 N/A $19.88 N/A Associate's degree
22114 Chemical Engineers 22 27 22.7% 5 $28.66 $29.44 2.7% Bachelor's degree
98323 Helpers, Extractive Workers 25 30 20.0% 5 $10.45 $10.46 0.1% N/A
32925 Cardiology Technologists 25 30 20.0% 5 N/A $17.44 N/A Associate's degree
93944 Molders and Casters, Hand 26 31 19.2% 5 N/A $9.85 N/A N/A
85328 Small Engine Specialists 33 38 15.2% 5 N/A $10.82 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
24399 All Other Life Scientists 66 71 7.6% 5 N/A $22.33 N/A N/A
43011 Appraisers, Real Estate 64 69 7.8% 5 N/A $21.32 N/A Bachelor's degree
85926 Office Machine and Cash Register Servicers 61 66 8.2% 5 $11.36 $14.34 26.2% Long-term on-the-job training
87899 All Other Construction Trades Workers 128 133 3.9% 5 $11.95 $13.52 13.1% N/A
55307 Typists, Including Word Processing 352 357 1.4% 5 $7.97 $11.23 40.9% Moderate-term on-the-job training
85921 Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners 7 11 57.1% 4 N/A $12.00 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
68026 Flight Attendants 9 13 44.4% 4 N/A N/A N/A Long-term on-the-job training
85923 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 9 13 44.4% 4 N/A $12.81 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
34005 Technical Writers and Editors 11 15 36.4% 4 N/A $21.25 N/A N/A
93938 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 15 19 26.7% 4 $6.89 $7.99 16.0% Short-term on-the-job training
93947 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers, Hand 17 21 23.5% 4 N/A $9.85 N/A Short-term on-the-job training
85714 Electric Motor, Transformer, and Related Repairers 41 45 9.8% 4 $13.02 $13.94 7.1% N/A
24108 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 42 46 9.5% 4 $22.06 $25.71 16.5% Bachelor's degree
85308 Motorcycle Repairers 45 49 8.9% 4 $11.57 $11.90 2.9% Long-term on-the-job training
22511 Mechanical Engineering Technicians and Technologists 51 55 7.8% 4 $19.74 $19.84 0.5% N/A
58099 Other Material Recording, Scheduling, and Distributing Workers 69 73 5.8% 4 $12.65 $11.67 -7.7% N/A
79005 Nursery Workers 123 127 3.3% 4 N/A N/A N/A N/A
97899 All Other Transportation and Related Workers 137 141 2.9% 4 $11.37 $12.92 13.6% N/A
55332 Interviewing Clerks, Except Personnel and Social Welfare 115 119 3.5% 4 $8.17 $9.37 14.7% Short-term on-the-job training
22514 Drafters 283 287 1.4% 4 $13.53 $16.60 22.7% N/A
92965 Crushing, Grinding, Mixing, and Blending Machine Operators 329 333 1.2% 4 $18.91 $11.92 -37.0% Moderate-term on-the-job training
85932 Elevator Installers and Repairers 4 7 75.0% 3 N/A $24.00 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
92197 Metal & Plastic (Cut, Form, Fabricate, Process) Machine Setters 6 9 50.0% 3 N/A $13.24 N/A N/A
91908 Metal Molding, Coremaking, & Casting Machine Setters & Operators 11 14 27.3% 3 N/A $12.86 N/A N/A
89902 Precision Foundry Mold and Coremakers 13 16 23.1% 3 N/A $12.55 N/A N/A
92953 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Operators and Tenders 15 18 20.0% 3 N/A $10.74 N/A N/A
31511 Curators, Archivists, Museum Technicians, and Conservators 15 18 20.0% 3 $14.59 $16.80 15.1% Master's degree
85908 Electromedical and Biomedical Equipment Repairers 16 19 18.8% 3 N/A $16.54 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
93908 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 18 21 16.7% 3 N/A $9.80 N/A Short-term on-the-job training
68008 Manicurists 20 23 15.0% 3 N/A $7.60 N/A Post secondary vocational training
66021 Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides 22 25 13.6% 3 N/A $14.28 N/A Associate's degree
85708 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Repairers 29 32 10.3% 3 N/A $12.18 N/A Post secondary vocational training
89517 Pressers, Delicate Fabrics 40 43 7.5% 3 N/A $7.77 N/A N/A
34028 Broadcast Technicians 52 55 5.8% 3 $8.42 $15.29 81.6% Post secondary vocational training
22108 Mining Engineers, Including Mine Safety 142 145 2.1% 3 $27.48 $26.43 -3.8% Bachelor's degree
85118 Machinery Maintenance Mechanics, Water or Power Plant 298 301 1.0% 3 N/A $18.76 N/A N/A

 
Table 3-8 (Continued): Wyoming Projections for All Occupations, Net and Percent Employment Change, 1998-2008
              1998    
OES* Code Occupational Title 1998 Employment 2008 Employment Percent Change Net Change Wyoming Average Wage U.S. Average Wage U.S. Percent Difference Wages to Wyoming Typical Education/Experience
24302 Foresters and Conservation Scientists 269 272 1.1% 3 $21.37 $21.21 -0.7% Bachelor's degree
32199 All Other Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 4 6 50.0% 2 N/A $24.37 N/A N/A
93197 All Other Precision Assemblers 6 8 33.3% 2 N/A $11.40 N/A N/A
25315 Financial Analysts, Statistical 6 8 33.3% 2 $18.53 $26.07 40.7% N/A
92997 All Other Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators 7 9 28.6% 2 $13.35 $12.85 -3.7% N/A
92938 Chemical Equipment Tenders 7 9 28.6% 2 N/A $14.14 N/A N/A
22123 Agricultural Engineers 8 10 25.0% 2 N/A $25.82 N/A N/A
93921 Pressers, Hand 8 10 25.0% 2 $6.71 $7.33 9.2% Short-term on-the-job training
91705 Welding Machine Operators and Tenders 10 12 20.0% 2 $11.07 $12.51 13.0% N/A
68011 Shampooers 10 12 20.0% 2 N/A $6.47 N/A Short-term on-the-job training
93928 Portable Machine Cutters 11 13 18.2% 2 N/A $9.18 N/A N/A
89105 Precision Instrument Makers 13 15 15.4% 2 N/A $14.79 N/A N/A
89921 Precision Dental Laboratory Technicians 13 15 15.4% 2 N/A $14.04 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
25312 Statisticians 14 16 14.3% 2 N/A $24.62 N/A Master's degree
89808 Food Batchmakers 16 18 12.5% 2 N/A $11.64 N/A N/A
27502 Clergy 15 17 13.3% 2 N/A $15.02 N/A First professional degree
34044 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 16 18 12.5% 2 $7.40 $9.62 30.0% Moderate-term on-the-job training
89511 Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers, Precision 22 24 9.1% 2 $7.96 $8.42 5.8% Long-term on-the-job training
89514 Spotters, Dry-Cleaning 31 33 6.5% 2 N/A $8.74 N/A N/A
92941 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators 32 34 6.3% 2 N/A $11.28 N/A N/A
22132 Safety Engineers, Except Mining 31 33 6.5% 2 $29.55 $25.56 -13.5% N/A
97944 Crane and Tower Operators 44 46 4.5% 2 $17.02 $15.46 -9.2% Moderate-term on-the-job training
92543 Printing Press Machine Operators and Tenders 69 71 2.9% 2 $10.88 $13.34 22.6% N/A
39002 Airplane Dispatchers and Air Traffic Controllers 61 63 3.3% 2 N/A $28.51 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
85119 All Other Machinery Maintenance Mechanics 332 334 0.6% 2 $22.28 $18.11 -18.7% N/A
43023 Sales Agents, Advertising 243 245 0.8% 2 $11.04 $18.85 70.7% N/A
77011 Hunters & Trappers 2 3 50.0% 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A
87114 Lathers 2 3 50.0% 1 N/A $16.16 N/A N/A
79856 Farmworkers, Food and Fiber Crops 3 4 33.3% 1 N/A $6.41 N/A N/A
97905 Tank Car and Truck Loaders 3 4 33.3% 1 N/A $15.05 N/A N/A
25313 Actuaries 3 4 33.3% 1 N/A $31.86 N/A Bachelor's degree
15031 Nursery and Greenhouse Managers 3 4 33.3% 1 N/A $14.49 N/A Work exp. in related occupation
34021 Announcers, Except Radio and Television 4 5 25.0% 1 N/A $10.57 N/A N/A
87317 Plasterers and Stucco Masons 4 5 25.0% 1 N/A $15.34 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
91114 Grinding, Lapping, & Buffing Machine Tool Setters & Operators, Metal & Plastic 5 6 20.0% 1 N/A $12.64 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
93905 Electrical and Electronic Assemblers 5 6 20.0% 1 N/A $9.55 N/A Short-term on-the-job training
92968 Extrude, Form, Press, and Compact Machine Setters & Operators 6 7 16.7% 1 N/A $12.21 N/A N/A
93941 Metal Pourers and Casters, Basic Shapes 6 7 16.7% 1 N/A $12.39 N/A N/A
93108 Fitters, Structural Metal, Precision 7 8 14.3% 1 N/A $13.41 N/A Work exp. in related occupation
63005 Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists 10 11 10.0% 1 N/A $17.86 N/A N/A
89721 Bookbinders 11 12 9.1% 1 N/A $11.29 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
87105 Ceiling Tile Installers and Acoustical Carpenters 11 12 9.1% 1 N/A $16.92 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training

 
Table 3-8 (Continued): Wyoming Projections for All Occupations, Net and Percent Employment Change, 1998-2008    
              1998    
OES* Code Occupational Title 1998 Employment 2008 Employment Percent Change Net Change Wyoming Average Wage U.S. Average Wage U.S. Percent Difference Wages to Wyoming Typical Education/Experience
79011 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 15 16 6.7% 1 N/A $7.10 N/A N/A
21305 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 14 15 7.1% 1 N/A $17.55 N/A Bachelor's degree
34026 Camera Operators, Television and Motion Picture 15 16 6.7% 1 N/A $13.36 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
68041 Funeral Attendants 17 18 5.9% 1 $9.74 $7.98 -18.1% N/A
85956 Menders, Garments, Linens, and Related 17 18 5.9% 1 N/A $7.99 N/A N/A
39014 Embalmers 18 19 5.6% 1 N/A $14.76 N/A N/A
89713 Camera Operators 16 17 6.3% 1 N/A $12.63 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
72008 Supervisors, Farm Workers 20 21 5.0% 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A
87511 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 22 23 4.5% 1 N/A $13.36 N/A N/A
89706 Paste-Up Workers 19 20 5.3% 1 N/A $10.74 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
89508 Upholsterers 19 20 5.3% 1 $11.86 $11.09 -6.5% Long-term on-the-job training
68002 Barbers 19 20 5.3% 1 N/A $10.05 N/A Post secondary vocational training
58021 Marking Clerks 23 24 4.3% 1 N/A $8.23 N/A N/A
92921 Roasting, Baking, & Drying Machine Operators, Food & Tobacco 23 24 4.3% 1 N/A $10.83 N/A N/A
92525 Bindery Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators 25 26 4.0% 1 N/A $12.39 N/A N/A
27102 Economists, Including Market Research Analysts 24 25 4.2% 1 N/A $25.58 N/A Bachelor's degree
89705 Job Printers 30 31 3.3% 1 N/A $12.59 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
97941 Hoist and Winch Operators 42 43 2.4% 1 $21.26 $14.28 -32.8% Moderate-term on-the-job training
92947 Painters, Transportation Equipment 49 50 2.0% 1 $12.16 $15.17 24.8% Moderate-term on-the-job training
97951 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 100 101 1.0% 1 $21.89 $11.04 -49.6% N/A
87949 All Other Mining Machine Operators 123 124 0.8% 1 N/A $15.59 N/A N/A
34011 Reporters and Correspondents 162 163 0.6% 1 $9.03 $15.59 72.6% N/A
85317 Rail Car Repairers 126 127 0.8% 1 N/A $17.47 N/A N/A
24199 All Other Physical Scientists 128 129 0.8% 1 $17.93 $25.23 40.7% N/A
68021 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 130 131 0.8% 1 $5.55 $6.47 16.6% Short-term on-the-job training
87714 Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators 210 211 0.5% 1 N/A $16.82 N/A N/A
21911 Compliance Officers & Enforcement Inspectors, Except Construction 225 226 0.4% 1 $20.18 $19.18 -5.0% Work exp. in related occupation
31117 Graduate Assistants, Teaching 4 4 0.0% 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A
34047 Music Directors, Singers, Composers, and Related Workers 2 2 0.0% 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A
62021 Cooks, Private Household 7 7 0.0% 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A
62031 Housekeepers/Butlers, Private 10 10 0.0% 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A
63026 US Marshalls 3 3 0.0% 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A
92999 Machine Operators/Tenders/Setters, NEC 14 14 0.0% 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A
93997 Intermediate Hand Workers 2 2 0.0% 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A
89802 Slaughterers and Butchers 11 11 0.0% 0 N/A $8.94 N/A N/A
89911 Precision Detail Design Decorators and Painters 10 10 0.0% 0 N/A $10.25 N/A N/A
92928 Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 1 1 0.0% 0 N/A $10.30 N/A N/A
89599 All Other Precision Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers 3 3 0.0% 0 N/A $10.36 N/A N/A
68028 Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants & Baggage Porters 8 8 0.0% 0 N/A $10.67 N/A N/A
89899 All Other Precision Food and Tobacco Workers 1 1 0.0% 0 N/A $10.90 N/A N/A
92958 Cleaning, Washing, and Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 2 2 0.0% 0 N/A $10.90 N/A N/A
89905 Precision Molders, Shapers, Casters, & Carvers, Except Jewelry & Foundry 3 3 0.0% 0 N/A $11.12 N/A N/A

 
Table 3-8 (Continued): Wyoming Projections for All Occupations, Net and Percent Employment Change, 1998-2008 
              1998    
OES* Code Occupational Title 1998 Employment 2008 Employment Percent Change Net Change Wyoming Average Wage U.S. Average Wage U.S. Percent Difference Wages to Wyoming Typical Education/Experience
91902 Plastic Molding and Casting Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators 3 3 0.0% 0 N/A $11.16 N/A N/A
92917 Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders, Food and Tobacco 37 37 0.0% 0 N/A $11.29 N/A N/A
89999 All Other Precision Workers 29 29 0.0% 0 $11.57 $12.29 6.2% N/A
91702 Welding Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators 54 54 0.0% 0 N/A $13.65 N/A N/A
97928 Dredge Operators 10 10 0.0% 0 N/A $14.27 N/A N/A
72002 First-Line Supervisors/Managers - Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, & Related 26 26 0.0% 0 $13.99 $14.50 3.6% N/A
97932 Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining 14 14 0.0% 0 N/A $14.59 N/A N/A
97399 All Other Rail Vehicle Operators and Controllers 1 1 0.0% 0 N/A $14.72 N/A N/A
32399 All Other Therapists 51 51 0.0% 0 $18.70 $15.81 -15.5% N/A
87121 Brattice Builders 16 16 0.0% 0 N/A $15.90 N/A N/A
97935 Shuttle Car Operators 44 44 0.0% 0 N/A $16.50 N/A N/A
87505 Pipelaying Fitters 6 6 0.0% 0 $12.44 $16.50 32.6% N/A
87943 Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators 146 146 0.0% 0 N/A $16.52 N/A N/A
32311 Corrective and Manual Arts Therapists 4 4 0.0% 0 N/A $16.67 N/A N/A
89715 Scanner Operators 1 1 0.0% 0 N/A $16.75 N/A N/A
87923 Roof Bolters 72 72 0.0% 0 N/A $17.90 N/A N/A
85599 Other Communications Equipment Mechanics, Installers, & Repairers 4 4 0.0% 0 $17.75 $18.37 3.5% N/A
85326 Aircraft Engine Specialists 7 7 0.0% 0 N/A $19.22 N/A N/A
85911 Electric Meter Installers and Repairers 42 42 0.0% 0 $19.20 $19.22 0.1% N/A
63038 Railroad and Transit Police and Special Agents 8 8 0.0% 0 N/A $19.49 N/A N/A
85511 Signal or Track Switch Maintainers 30 30 0.0% 0 N/A $19.50 N/A N/A
97311 Locomotive Firers 48 48 0.0% 0 N/A $19.77 N/A N/A
22508 Industrial Engineering Technicians and Technologists 1 1 0.0% 0 N/A $19.84 N/A N/A
97914 Main-Line Station Engineers 6 6 0.0% 0 N/A $21.00 N/A N/A
95011 Petroleum Pump System Operators 4 4 0.0% 0 N/A $21.60 N/A N/A
22302 Architects, Except Landscape and Marine 77 77 0.0% 0 $19.67 $24.85 26.3% Bachelor's degree
22128 Industrial Engineers, Except Safety 74 74 0.0% 0 N/A $26.18 N/A Bachelor's degree
22105 Metallurgists and Metallurgical, Ceramic, and Materials Engineers 2 2 0.0% 0 N/A $27.40 N/A Bachelor's degree
89702 Hand Compositors and Typesetters 12 12 0.0% 0 $8.32 $11.68 40.4% Long-term on-the-job training
89502 Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers and Lay-Out Workers 1 1 0.0% 0 N/A $13.04 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
85917 Watchmakers 3 3 0.0% 0 N/A $13.16 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
89712 Photoengravers 6 6 0.0% 0 N/A $13.38 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
89108 Machinists 399 399 0.0% 0 $15.06 $14.36 -4.6% Long-term on-the-job training
89718 Platemakers 7 7 0.0% 0 N/A $14.46 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
89102 Tool and Die Makers 14 14 0.0% 0 N/A $18.16 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
25302 Operations and Systems Researchers & Analysts, Except Computer 4 4 0.0% 0 N/A $24.93 N/A Master's degree
92721 Sewing Machine Operators, Nongarment 21 21 0.0% 0 $7.35 $8.54 16.2% Moderate-term on-the-job training
92524 Screen Printing Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators 5 5 0.0% 0 N/A $9.49 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
91321 Machine Forming Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 5 5 0.0% 0 N/A $10.59 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
89805 Bakers, Manufacturing 1 1 0.0% 0 N/A $11.12 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
91302 Punching Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators, Metal & Plastic 15 15 0.0% 0 N/A $11.54 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
55328 Statistical Clerks 35 35 0.0% 0 N/A $12.02 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training

 
Table 3-8 (Continued): Wyoming Projections for All Occupations, Net and Percent Employment Change, 1998-2008   
              1998    
OES* Code Occupational Title 1998 Employment 2008 Employment Percent Change Net Change Wyoming Average Wage U.S. Average Wage U.S. Percent Difference Wages to Wyoming Typical Education/Experience
92932 Dairy Processing Equipment Operators, Including Setters 3 3 0.0% 0 N/A $12.39 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
91117 Machine Tool Cutting Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 10 10 0.0% 0 N/A $13.10 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
91108 Drilling & Boring Machine Tool Setters & Operators, Metal & Plastic 3 3 0.0% 0 N/A $13.21 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
91105 Lathe & Turning Machine Tool Setters & Operators, Metal & Plastic 17 17 0.0% 0 N/A $13.99 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
32923 Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists 2 2 0.0% 0 N/A $16.02 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
93923 Sewers, Hand 1 1 0.0% 0 N/A $8.16 N/A Short-term on-the-job training
93926 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 10 10 0.0% 0 N/A $8.91 N/A Short-term on-the-job training
97199 All Other Motor Vehicle Operators 48 48 0.0% 0 $15.74 $10.34 -34.3% Short-term on-the-job training
55326 Procurement Clerks 20 20 0.0% 0 N/A $11.52 N/A Short-term on-the-job training
58017 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 7 7 0.0% 0 N/A $12.03 N/A Short-term on-the-job training
58008 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 97 97 0.0% 0 $18.20 $14.78 -18.8% Short-term on-the-job training
93114 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers, Precision 3 3 0.0% 0 N/A $11.25 N/A Work exp. in related occupation
93111 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers, Precision 2 2 0.0% 0 N/A $11.66 N/A Work exp. in related occupation
97317 Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 264 264 0.0% 0 $15.98 $18.16 13.6% Work exp. in related occupation
87999 All Other Construction and Extractive Workers, Except Helpers 291 290 -0.3% -1 $11.42 $13.90 21.7% N/A
55344 Billing, Cost, and Rate Clerks 427 426 -0.2% -1 $9.92 $11.36 14.5% Short-term on-the-job training
31399 All Other Teachers and Instructors 169 168 -0.6% -1 N/A N/A N/A N/A
24502 Biological, Agricultural, & Food Technicians and Technologists, Except Health 71 70 -1.4% -1 $11.82 $14.51 22.8% N/A
97926 Dragline Operators 102 101 -1.0% -1 $26.38 $14.52 -45.0% N/A
87941 Continuous Mining Machine Operators 145 144 -0.7% -1 $20.47 $17.10 -16.5% N/A
31114 Nursing Instructors, Postsecondary 64 63 -1.6% -1 N/A N/A N/A N/A
53802 Travel Clerks 42 41 -2.4% -1 N/A $9.51 N/A N/A
53914 Real Estate Clerks 48 47 -2.1% -1 N/A $9.57 N/A N/A
87905 Blasters and Explosives Workers 60 59 -1.7% -1 $24.90 $15.40 -38.2% N/A
28399 All Other Legal Assistants and Technicians, Except Clerical 41 40 -2.4% -1 $13.74 $16.81 22.3% N/A
97308 Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers 42 41 -2.4% -1 N/A $17.26 N/A N/A
95032 Stationary Engineers 45 44 -2.2% -1 N/A $18.93 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
95028 Power Distributors and Dispatchers 49 48 -2.0% -1 N/A $22.38 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
34056 Producers, Directors, Actors, and Other Entertainers 26 25 -3.8% -1 N/A N/A N/A Long-term on-the-job training
92905 Motion Picture Projectionists 24 23 -4.2% -1 N/A $10.28 N/A Short-term on-the-job training
25310 Mathematical Scientists 17 16 -5.9% -1 N/A $20.12 N/A N/A
63021 Parking Enforcement Officers 14 13 -7.1% -1 N/A $12.19 N/A N/A
56014 Peripheral EDP Equipment Operators 14 13 -7.1% -1 $10.04 $11.89 18.4% Moderate-term on-the-job training
31209 All Other Physical Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 12 11 -8.3% -1 N/A N/A N/A N/A
91305 Press & Press-Brake Machine Setters & Operators, Metal & Plastic 12 11 -8.3% -1 N/A $12.02 N/A N/A
39005 Traffic Technicians 12 11 -8.3% -1 N/A $17.54 N/A N/A

 
Table 3-8 (Continued): Wyoming Projections for All Occupations, Net and Percent Employment Change, 1998-2008 
              1998    
OES* Code Occupational Title 1998 Employment 2008 Employment Percent Change Net Change Wyoming Average Wage U.S. Average Wage U.S. Percent Difference Wages to Wyoming Typical Education/Experience
89717 Strippers 11 10 -9.1% -1 N/A $15.83 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
31303 Teachers, Preschool 10 9 -10.0% -1 $9.66 $9.39 -2.8% Bachelor's degree
31206 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 9 8 -11.1% -1 N/A N/A N/A N/A
57111 Telegraph and Teletype Operators 9 8 -11.1% -1 N/A $12.16 N/A N/A
73099 All Other Timber Cutting and Related Logging Workers 9 8 -11.1% -1 N/A $12.49 N/A N/A
34014 Broadcast News Analysts 9 8 -11.1% -1 N/A $21.53 N/A N/A
85505 Frame Wirers, Central Office 9 8 -11.1% -1 N/A $22.21 N/A N/A
92944 Cutting and Slicing Machine Operators and Tenders 8 7 -12.5% -1 N/A $10.80 N/A N/A
92302 Sawing Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators 6 5 -16.7% -1 N/A $10.53 N/A N/A
92951 Coating, Painting, & Spraying Machine Setters & Operators 6 5 -16.7% -1 N/A $11.46 N/A N/A
79008 Log Graders and Scalers 6 5 -16.7% -1 N/A $11.65 N/A N/A
93105 Machine Builders and Other Precision Machine Assemblers 3 2 -33.3% -1 N/A $14.52 N/A Work exp. in related occupation
89302 Pattern and Model Makers, Wood 2 1 -50.0% -1 N/A $16.25 N/A N/A
66017 Physical and Corrective Therapy Assistants and Aides 125 123 -1.6% -2 $10.46 $12.02 14.9% Associate's degree
89707 Electronic Pagination System Operators 90 88 -2.2% -2 N/A $14.86 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
92923 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, or Kettle Operators and Tenders 100 98 -2.0% -2 $15.60 $13.03 -16.5% Moderate-term on-the-job training
85944 Gas Appliance Repairers 79 77 -2.5% -2 N/A $15.93 N/A N/A
24305 Agricultural and Food Scientists 63 61 -3.2% -2 $23.54 $21.53 -8.5% Bachelor's degree
92926 Boiler Operators and Tenders, Low Pressure 74 72 -2.7% -2 N/A $14.93 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
63028 Criminal Investigators, Public Service 35 33 -5.7% -2 N/A $26.48 N/A N/A
63023 Bailiffs 25 23 -8.0% -2 N/A $12.38 N/A N/A
89111 Tool Grinders, Filers, Sharpeners, and Other Precision Grinders 24 22 -8.3% -2 $13.19 $13.46 2.0% N/A
85928 Mechanical Control and Valve Installers and Repairers 25 23 -8.0% -2 $14.51 $16.92 16.6% N/A
31222 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 23 21 -8.7% -2 N/A N/A N/A N/A
31226 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 22 20 -9.1% -2 N/A N/A N/A N/A
63002 Fire Inspectors 23 21 -8.7% -2 N/A $20.56 N/A N/A
31508 Audio-Visual Specialists 21 19 -9.5% -2 $17.10 $16.81 -1.7% N/A
31204 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 15 13 -13.3% -2 N/A N/A N/A N/A
73005 Choke Setters 16 14 -12.5% -2 N/A $13.10 N/A N/A
92314 Woodworking Machine Operators and Tenders, Except Sawing 14 12 -14.3% -2 N/A $9.30 N/A N/A
22308 Landscape Architects 14 12 -14.3% -2 $24.13 $20.37 -15.6% Bachelor's degree
57199 All Other Communications Equipment Operators 11 9 -18.2% -2 N/A $12.73 N/A N/A
53911 Proofreaders and Copy Markers 11 9 -18.2% -2 N/A $10.12 N/A Short-term on-the-job training
92515 Letterpress Setters and Set-Up Operators 9 7 -22.2% -2 N/A $14.63 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
89917 Precision Optical Goods Workers 8 6 -25.0% -2 N/A $10.33 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
92549 All Other Printing, Binding, and Related Machine Operators 7 5 -28.6% -2 N/A $10.93 N/A N/A
79999 All Other Agricultural, Forestry, Fishing, and Related Workers 1,058 1,055 -0.3% -3 $10.16 $10.09 -0.7% N/A
21914 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 108 105 -2.8% -3 $21.97 $19.92 -9.3% Bachelor's degree
28105 Adjudicators, Hearings Officers, and Judicial Reviewers 73 70 -4.1% -3 $17.31 $17.43 0.7% N/A
21117 Budget Analysts 70 67 -4.3% -3 $21.63 $22.94 6.1% Bachelor's degree
92305 Head Sawyers 31 28 -9.7% -3 N/A $12.22 N/A N/A
73008 Log-Handling Equipment Operators 26 23 -11.5% -3 $15.84 $12.07 -23.8% N/A

 
Table 3-8 (Continued): Wyoming Projections for All Occupations, Net and Percent Employment Change, 1998-2008 
              1998    
OES* Code Occupational Title 1998 Employment 2008 Employment Percent Change Net Change Wyoming Average Wage U.S. Average Wage U.S. Percent Difference Wages to Wyoming Typical Education/Experience
22102 Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineers 8 5 -37.5% -3 N/A $30.26 N/A Bachelor's degree
21199 All Other Financial Specialists 304 300 -1.3% -4 N/A $21.87 N/A N/A
92311 Woodworking Machine Setters and Operators, Except Sawing 164 160 -2.4% -4 $10.29 $10.07 -2.1% N/A
89311 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 118 114 -3.4% -4 $11.34 $11.49 1.3% Long-term on-the-job training
85502 Central Office and PBX Installers and Repairers 136 132 -2.9% -4 $20.42 $20.63 1.0% Post secondary vocational training
85717 Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 93 89 -4.3% -4 $18.39 $17.21 -6.4% Post secondary vocational training
63041 Fish and Game Wardens 78 74 -5.1% -4 $16.30 $17.28 6.0% N/A
73011 Logging Tractor Operators 47 43 -8.5% -4 N/A $11.46 N/A N/A
97921 Gas Compressor Operators 45 41 -8.9% -4 $18.20 $17.91 -1.6% N/A
22517 Estimators and Drafters, Utilities 47 43 -8.5% -4 $25.43 $22.76 -10.5% N/A
92546 Bindery Machine Operators and Tenders 40 36 -10.0% -4 $8.15 $10.23 25.5% N/A
91505 Combination Machine Tool Setters and Operators, Metal & Plastic 32 28 -12.5% -4 N/A $13.45 N/A N/A
85728 Electrical Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment 26 22 -15.4% -4 $14.59 $16.20 11.0% N/A
89123 Jewelers and Silversmiths 17 13 -23.5% -4 N/A $12.91 N/A N/A
56021 Data Keyers, Composing 13 9 -30.8% -4 N/A $10.22 N/A N/A
53108 Transit Clerks 10 6 -40.0% -4 N/A $9.04 N/A N/A
87508 Pipelayers 224 219 -2.2% -5 $10.90 $13.61 24.9% N/A
31317 Instructors, Nonvocational Education 287 282 -1.7% -5 $12.86 $13.60 5.8% Work exp. in related occupation
85128 Machinery Maintenance Workers 155 150 -3.2% -5 $19.42 $14.93 -23.1% N/A
15002 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 149 144 -3.4% -5 $19.33 $22.28 15.3% Work exp. in related occupation
83002 Precision Inspectors, Testers, and Graders 61 56 -8.2% -5 $13.16 $14.44 9.7% N/A
31212 Health Assessment and Treatment Teachers, Postsecondary 53 48 -9.4% -5 N/A N/A N/A N/A
89308 Wood Machinists 48 43 -10.4% -5 N/A $9.99 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
31323 Farm and Home Management Advisors 46 41 -10.9% -5 $18.56 $19.01 2.4% Bachelor's degree
55317 Correspondence Clerks 32 27 -15.6% -5 N/A $11.16 N/A Short-term on-the-job training
89314 Furniture Finishers 11 6 -45.5% -5 N/A $10.03 N/A Long-term on-the-job training
55341 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 240 234 -2.5% -6 $11.40 $12.31 8.0% Short-term on-the-job training
34017 Announcers, Radio and Television 127 121 -4.7% -6 $8.05 $11.77 46.2% N/A
27105 Urban and Regional Planners 71 65 -8.5% -6 $18.25 $21.68 18.8% Master's degree
31202 Life Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 62 56 -9.7% -6 N/A N/A N/A N/A
95014 Petroleum Refinery and Control Panel Operators 61 55 -9.8% -6 $21.14 $20.91 -1.1% N/A
57108 Central Office Operators 42 36 -14.3% -6 N/A $12.60 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
92541 Typesetting and Composing Machine Operators and Tenders 19 13 -31.6% -6 N/A $12.18 N/A Moderate-term on-the-job training
53702 Court Clerks 168 161 -4.2% -7 $10.36 $11.67 12.6% Short-term on-the-job training
95021 Power-Generating Plant Operators, Except Auxiliary Equipment Operators 105 98 -6.7% -7 N/A $21.18 N/A N/A
53705 Municipal Clerks 93 86 -7.5% -7 $11.72 $12.15 3.7% Short-term on-the-job training
28102 Judges and Magistrates 79 72 -8.9% -7 $15.33 $29.85 94.7% N/A
73002 Fallers and Buckers 69 62 -10.1% -7 $12.67 $13.85 9.3% Short-term on-the-job training
31224 Mathematical Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 65 58 -10.8% -7 N/A N/A N/A N/A
85726 Station Installers and Repairers, Telephone 59 52 -11.9% -7 $17.38 $18.44 6.1% Post secondary vocational training
24599 Other Physical and Life Science Technicians & Technologists 266 258 -3.0% -8 $13.52 $16.31 20.6% N/A
95023 Auxiliary Equipment Operators, Power 186 178 -4.3% -8 N/A $20.75 N/A N/A

 
Table 3-8 (Continued): Wyoming Projections for All Occupations, Net and Percent Employment Change, 1998-2008 
              1998    
OES* Code Occupational Title 1998 Employment 2008 Employment Percent Change Net Change Wyoming Average Wage U.S. Average Wage U.S. Percent Difference Wages to Wyoming Typical Education/Experience
92308 Sawing Machine Operators and Tenders 125 117 -6.4% -8 $9.32 $9.50 1.9% N/A
34002 Writers and Editors 134 126 -6.0% -8 $12.80 $18.91 47.7% N/A
31218 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 74 66 -10.8% -8 N/A N/A N/A N/A
53908 Advertising Clerks 41 33 -19.5% -8 $8.06 $10.36 28.5% Short-term on-the-job training
97305 Locomotive Engineers 729 720 -1.2% -9 N/A $20.53 N/A Work exp. in related occupation
57308 Postal Service Clerks 271 262 -3.3% -9 N/A $16.22 N/A Short-term on-the-job training
31517 Instructional Coordinators 180 171 -5.0% -9 $19.37 $19.86 2.5% N/A
56008 Mail Machine Operators, Preparation and Handling 118 109 -7.6% -9 $7.47 $9.11 22.0% N/A
85721 Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Electricians 117 108 -7.7% -9 N/A $23.17 N/A N/A
66026 Pharmacy Assistants 83 74 -10.8% -9 N/A N/A N/A N/A
34038 Designers, Except Interior Designers 333 323 -3.0% -10 $11.29 $16.24 43.8% Bachelor's degree
34008 Public Relations Specialists and Publicity Writers 116 106 -8.6% -10 $15.45 $18.65 20.7% Bachelor's degree
21917 Assessors 103 93 -9.7% -10 $13.36 $15.43 15.5% Bachelor's degree
85723 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 476 465 -2.3% -11 $22.22 $20.46 -7.9% Long-term on-the-job training
55105 Medical Secretaries 428 417 -2.6% -11 $9.07 $11.26 24.1% Post secondary vocational training
31210 Social Sciences Teachers 111 100 -9.9% -11 N/A N/A N/A N/A
31216 English, Foreign Language Teachers 106 95 -10.4% -11 N/A N/A N/A N/A
58026 Order Fillers, Wholesale and Retail Sales 103 92 -10.7% -11 $9.00 $9.73 8.1% N/A
93102 Aircraft Structure, Surface, Rigging, & Systems Assemblers 26 15 -42.3% -11 N/A $17.83 N/A Work exp. in related occupation
66005 Medical Assistants 173 161 -6.9% -12 $8.40 $10.18 21.2% Moderate-term on-the-job training
53708 License Clerks 153 141 -7.8% -12 $9.34 $11.39 21.9% Short-term on-the-job training
56005 Duplicating Machine Operators 35 22 -37.1% -13 $8.17 $9.77 19.6% N/A
97102 Truck Drivers, Heavy or Tractor-Trailer 3,866 3,852 -0.4% -14 $12.74 $14.08 10.5% N/A
21108 Loan Officers and Counselors 441 427 -3.2% -14 $17.44 $20.05 15.0% Bachelor's degree
57102 Switchboard Operators 426 412 -3.3% -14 $7.88 $9.19 16.6% Short-term on-the-job training
66002 Dental Assistants 396 382 -3.5% -14 $8.97 $11.22 25.1% Moderate-term on-the-job training
57305 Postal Mail Carriers 392 378 -3.6% -14 $16.23 $16.39 1.0% Short-term on-the-job training
98502 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 133 119 -10.5% -14 $9.44 $9.61 1.8% Short-term on-the-job training
97302 Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 688 673 -2.2% -15 $18.66 $20.36 9.1% Work exp. in related occupation
15023 Communications, Transportation, & Utilities Operations Managers 485 470 -3.1% -15 $21.18 $26.11 23.3% Work exp., plus a bachelor's
85323 Aircraft Mechanics 154 139 -9.7% -15 $15.93 $18.34 15.1% N/A
66023 Ambulance Drivers & Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 81 66 -18.5% -15 $8.23 $9.00 9.4% Short-term on-the-job training
25105 Computer Programmers 282 266 -5.7% -16 $16.67 $25.67 54.0% N/A
98705 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 119 102 -14.3% -17 $9.37 $11.28 20.4% Short-term on-the-job training
66014 Psychiatric Aides 80 63 -21.3% -17 N/A $10.94 N/A Short-term on-the-job training
32314 Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists 222 204 -8.1% -18 $16.83 $22.12 31.4% Master's degree
79002 Forest and Conservation Workers 329 310 -5.8% -19 $12.35 $11.98 -3.0% Short-term on-the-job training
63011 Police Detectives 97 77 -20.6% -20 $16.89 $21.20 25.5% N/A
31502 Librarians, Professional 371 350 -5.7% -21 $17.01 $19.24 13.1% Master's degree
67099 All Other Cleaning and Building Service Workers 864 842 -2.5% -22 $7.99 $9.53 19.3% N/A
81011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers - Transportation & Material-Moving 264 242 -8.3% -22 $20.26 $18.49 -8.7% N/A
63044 Crossing Guards 155 131 -15.5% -24 $7.85 $8.21 4.6% Short-term on-the-job training

 
 Table 3-8 (Continued): Wyoming Projections for All Occupations, Net and Percent Employment Change, 1998-2008 
              1998    
OES* Code Occupational Title 1998 Employment 2008 Employment Percent Change Net Change Wyoming Average Wage U.S. Average Wage U.S. Percent Difference Wages to Wyoming Typical Education/Experience
55314 Personnel Clerks, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 150 126 -16.0% -24 $11.88 $12.25 3.1% Short-term on-the-job training
58014 Meter Readers, Utilities 156 131 -16.0% -25 $13.36 $12.96 -3.0% Short-term on-the-job training
81002 First-Line Supervisors/Managers - Mechanics, Installers, & Repairers 1,046 1,020 -2.5% -26 $19.61 $20.28 3.4% N/A
31314 Teachers and Instructors, Vocational Education and Training 560 534 -4.6% -26 $16.74 $17.62 5.3% Work exp. in related occupation
66099 All Other Health Service Workers 129 103 -20.2% -26 $9.36 $9.73 4.0% Short-term on-the-job training
31505 Technical Assistants, Library 193 166 -14.0% -27 $7.99 $10.91 36.5% Short-term on-the-job training
61002 Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors 158 130 -17.7% -28 $22.08 $21.94 -0.6% Work exp. in related occupation
56002 Billing, Posting, and Calculating Machine Operators 113 85 -24.8% -28 $8.71 $10.22 17.3% Short-term on-the-job training
85311 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 769 738 -4.0% -31 $13.39 $14.66 9.5% Long-term on-the-job training
31304 Teachers, Kindergarten 300 269 -10.3% -31 N/A N/A N/A Bachelor's degree
95002 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 329 297 -9.7% -32 $16.09 $14.76 -8.3% Long-term on-the-job training
56099 All Other Office Machine Operators 202 168 -16.8% -34 $9.91 $10.94 10.4% N/A
65014 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 1,036 1,001 -3.4% -35 $5.95 $6.47 8.7% Short-term on-the-job training
19002 Public Administration Chief Executives, Legislators, & General Administrators 343 308 -10.2% -35 $12.87 $15.55 20.8% Work exp., plus a bachelor's
81099 Other First-Line Supervisors/Managers - Production, Construction, Maintenance 604 568 -6.0% -36 $23.55 $18.75 -20.4% N/A
58002 Dispatchers, Police, Fire, and Ambulance 436 400 -8.3% -36 $9.84 $11.97 21.6% Moderate-term on-the-job training
61005 Police and Detective Supervisors 228 192 -15.8% -36 $19.35 $24.08 24.4% Work exp. in related occupation
25104 Computer Support Specialists 177 139 -21.5% -38 $14.98 $19.52 30.3% Associate's degree
55335 Customer Service Representatives, Utilities 215 171 -20.5% -44 $12.24 $14.16 15.7% N/A
67002 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,798 2,752 -1.6% -46 $6.74 $7.29 8.2% N/A
15005 Education Administrators 1,107 1,059 -4.3% -48 $25.77 $27.78 7.8% Work exp., plus a bachelor's
22599 All Other Engineering and Related Technicians and Technologists 865 816 -5.7% -49 $17.60 $19.15 8.8% N/A
56017 Data Entry Keyers, Except Composing 262 210 -19.8% -52 $8.68 $9.64 11.1% N/A
63008 Fire Fighters 393 334 -15.0% -59 $13.17 $15.62 18.6% Long-term on-the-job training
22199 All Other Engineers 450 384 -14.7% -66 $21.29 $28.44 33.6% N/A
53805 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents 173 106 -38.7% -67 $7.55 $12.26 62.4% N/A
53105 New Accounts Clerks 214 139 -35.0% -75 $9.66 $10.46 8.3% Work exp. in related occupation
63017 Correction Officers and Jailers 694 618 -11.0% -76 $10.94 $14.69 34.3% Long-term on-the-job training
53502 Welfare Eligibility Workers and Interviewers 483 398 -17.6% -85 $16.69 $16.83 0.8% Moderate-term on-the-job training
85314 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 766 671 -12.4% -95 $17.72 $15.71 -11.3% Long-term on-the-job training
97111 Bus Drivers, School 1,345 1,249 -7.1% -96 $9.13 $9.34 2.3% Short-term on-the-job training
63032 Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs 597 499 -16.4% -98 $13.69 $14.64 6.9% Long-term on-the-job training
31311 Teachers, Special Education 805 697 -13.4% -108 N/A N/A N/A Bachelor's degree
56011 Computer Operators, Except Peripheral Equipment 401 286 -28.7% -115 $10.22 $12.92 26.4% Moderate-term on-the-job training
63014 Police Patrol Officers 718 598 -16.7% -120 $14.42 $18.78 30.2% Long-term on-the-job training
53902 Library Assistants and Bookmobile Drivers 596 467 -21.6% -129 $7.66 $8.81 15.0% Short-term on-the-job training
65028 Cooks, Institution or Cafeteria 1,141 991 -13.1% -150 $7.46 $8.22 10.2% Long-term on-the-job training
66008 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 2,524 2,373 -6.0% -151 $7.39 $8.32 12.6% Short-term on-the-job training
51002 First-Line Supervisors/Managers - Clerical & Administrative Support Workers 1,800 1,632 -9.3% -168 $13.44 $16.34 21.6% Work exp. in related occupation
31299 All Other Postsecondary Teachers 1,722 1,545 -10.3% -177 N/A N/A N/A N/A
31305 Teachers, Elementary School 3,553 3,336 -6.1% -217 N/A N/A N/A Bachelor's degree
53808 Hotel Desk Clerks 729 507 -30.5% -222 $6.78 $7.53 11.1% Short-term on-the-job training

 
 Table 3-8 (Continued): Wyoming Projections for All Occupations, Net and Percent Employment Change, 1998-2008  
              1998    
OES* Code Occupational Title 1998 Employment 2008 Employment Percent Change Net Change Wyoming Average Wage U.S. Average Wage U.S. Percent Difference Wages to Wyoming Typical Education/Experience
55108 Secretaries, Except Legal and Medical 4,419 4,185 -5.3% -234 $9.35 $11.86 26.8% Moderate-term on-the-job training
53102 Tellers 765 524 -31.5% -241 $7.42 $8.49 14.4% Short-term on-the-job training
55305 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,450 1,197 -17.4% -253 $8.09 $9.26 14.5% Short-term on-the-job training
55338 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 4,382 4,014 -8.4% -368 $9.70 $11.71 20.7% Moderate-term on-the-job training
53905 Teacher Aides and Educational Assistants, Clerical 1,620 1,247 -23.0% -373 $6.79 $7.80 14.9% N/A
55347 General Office Clerks 5,551 4,699 -15.3% -852 $8.66 $10.06 16.2% Short-term on-the-job training

* The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) program produces estimates of occupational wages from a survey of establishments operating in Wyoming; each occupation is given a unique classification code.

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