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Occupational Employment and Wages (1Q 2015): Eastern Workforce Development Area
  Eastern Workforce Development Area - Occupational Employment and Wages (OES) 1st Quarter 2015
Eastern Workforce Development Area Occupational Employment and Wages provides accurate and meaningful wage information to employers, job seekers, counselors, students, planners of vocational education programs, economic developers, Regional Workforce Development Boards, and others. Employers may find the data useful as a guide in analyzing pay scales; job seekers and students could utilize the information in making employment and career decisions; program planners should be aware of employment and wage levels in determining training programs to be offered.
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 Management Occupations -Eastern WDA 1Q 2015
Occupations
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Estimated
Employment
Occupational WagesWage Percentile Ranges
MedianAverageEntry Level10th90th
HourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnual
Total all occupations190,75020.0541,70124.5851,12010.8222,5169.4019,54044.9493,480
Management Occupations10,03048.29100,42353.02110,29127.9658,13823.3648,58987.18181,346
Chief Executives160>90.00>187,20094.85197,27653.20110,66051.73107,598>90.00>187,200
General and Operations Managers2,59047.2198,19455.68115,80227.7657,74224.1050,137>90.00>187,200
Legislators240N/A35,484N/A35,571N/A27,117N/A19,873N/A41,134
Advertising and Promotions Managers2036.9476,82440.1083,41228.4959,25626.7255,57457.50119,601
Marketing Managers31050.71105,47956.50117,52235.6474,13231.6965,910>90.00>187,200
Sales Managers43046.4796,66951.76107,65823.4948,87620.8843,42888.55184,182
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers5045.6394,91248.08100,01731.1364,75129.1960,72376.50159,134
Administrative Services Managers35044.5592,66344.9793,52730.5463,52428.9760,26663.62132,332
Computer and Information Systems Managers41051.53107,18557.32119,22840.3583,91439.1181,33985.54177,926
Financial Managers88052.62109,46056.32117,13334.9972,78530.7163,89383.14172,922
Industrial Production Managers19049.98103,94652.35108,89434.7072,17831.7566,04478.47163,221
Purchasing Managers9046.0795,83249.38102,70529.1860,70626.7455,61573.43152,740
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers17049.76103,49948.59101,05834.2371,21130.3363,08067.10139,573
Compensation and Benefits Managers3047.0797,91153.07110,38231.8366,19529.5061,36274.98155,963
Human Resources Managers18051.98108,10954.39113,12339.3481,82637.2877,54976.80159,749
Training and Development Managers4046.3796,45248.53100,94231.1264,71926.5355,17578.72163,742
Construction Managers18051.08106,26051.22106,52535.3073,42030.4163,25972.94151,715
Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program8021.9145,56927.5757,34515.6032,44814.2729,67248.84101,597
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School430N/A115,119N/A111,582N/A76,427N/A58,945N/A152,440
Education Administrators, PostsecondaryN/A44.5392,62948.80101,50923.7649,42019.9341,45781.87170,283
Education Administrators, All Other2053.44111,14350.72105,49132.5967,77930.6863,82274.14154,204
Architectural and Engineering Managers61071.10147,88377.10160,36949.71103,39646.5296,762>90.00>187,200
Food Service Managers17024.6351,23027.5557,29318.7839,05616.9535,26043.8191,132
Funeral Service Managers10N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Gaming ManagersN/A33.7070,11145.3094,22326.0854,25124.9151,82588.84184,793
Lodging Managers6022.7347,27426.3454,78917.2835,94615.0931,39043.2689,968
Medical and Health Services Managers72048.0699,96052.43109,06536.4275,76233.5469,75870.68147,018
Natural Sciences ManagersN/A60.44125,72673.62153,14644.6392,84841.8186,965>90.00>187,200
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents5034.1871,08533.4969,66827.7257,66427.9758,16939.7482,660
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers16028.3058,87032.5867,77118.2938,04613.9328,98056.55117,613
Social and Community Service Managers38027.4757,12430.3063,01320.1841,97919.0339,58547.6199,014
Managers, All Other49048.32100,48651.56107,24438.3279,69837.9578,94873.36152,584
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 Business Occupations -Eastern WDA 1Q 2015
Occupations
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Estimated
Employment
Occupational WagesWage Percentile Ranges
MedianAverageEntry Level10th90th
HourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnual
Business and Financial Operations Occupations8,31033.9070,49834.2371,20321.1343,94917.9737,36648.87101,647
Wholesale and Retail Buyers Ex. Farm Products17019.0439,61421.6044,91814.1029,33613.3627,80433.5269,730
Purchasing Agents Ex. Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products44034.3571,46535.7674,37624.4050,74522.3246,42652.46109,120
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and InvestigatorsN/A37.0677,09338.0079,05429.4861,30826.2354,56250.07104,155
Compliance Officers Ex. Agriculture, Constr., Health/ Safety & Transportation45033.0968,82733.7970,28024.5250,98823.3348,52345.1393,871
Cost Estimators20038.0279,08839.2081,53025.5353,10122.1946,15358.67122,030
Human Resources Specialists65031.9366,40531.5665,66020.6642,99117.5436,47745.0793,756
Labor Relations Specialists1409.2619,25113.0727,1919.1418,9958.9118,52927.3956,959
Logisticians13032.1866,95033.2769,20321.1544,00018.0337,50348.83101,579
Management Analysts75041.6086,52941.3485,99230.5363,51027.7557,71855.60115,649
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners5020.3742,36722.3846,55216.8635,07415.9933,25432.4467,460
Fundraisers7023.6449,15227.2656,69416.2933,89515.4832,21545.6094,839
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists17034.1871,09133.5369,74819.6140,79816.8835,12550.08104,156
Training and Development Specialists49032.3967,36033.8470,38718.8039,09816.6834,68855.48115,405
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists44026.9656,07627.3356,84518.0137,45616.6034,51838.7880,672
Business Operations Specialists, All Other70031.6065,70831.6865,88619.8341,24616.7934,93544.8193,193
Accountants and Auditors1,42034.1371,00035.0973,00223.9749,86322.5246,83648.82101,557
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate12034.7672,30634.6372,02222.7447,31318.0637,56647.2098,177
Budget Analysts42038.7880,67439.2281,58132.2667,11831.1164,69748.83101,571
Credit Analysts7029.8162,00436.3175,52421.8245,39319.4140,37353.05110,340
Financial Analysts16035.1873,19340.4284,06726.4755,06525.4252,88464.64134,448
Personal Financial Advisors10037.1277,21247.7899,38920.4042,42817.3236,026>90.00>187,200
Financial Examiners5046.6196,96144.8093,16938.7980,70336.3375,56251.99108,132
Credit Counselors3024.2850,51527.0756,30919.4640,46718.5938,66339.5482,247
Loan Officers17029.2960,93932.1866,94517.8237,06416.5334,36753.02110,286
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents51038.7880,67237.4577,89627.3056,76826.5755,26046.7197,169
Tax Preparers5018.4638,41322.9847,79816.4334,16415.7232,68936.9076,743
Financial Specialists, All Other14031.2564,99434.2571,23418.8339,17317.2835,93553.27110,819
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 Computer Occupations -Eastern WDA 1Q 2015
Occupations
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Estimated
Employment
Occupational WagesWage Percentile Ranges
MedianAverageEntry Level10th90th
HourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnual
Computer and Mathematical Occupations3,16038.4079,87340.0483,28125.2852,57922.1746,10458.70122,102
Computer Systems Analysts1,02039.4181,97441.4386,17030.9564,37228.8259,94252.06108,285
Information Security AnalystsN/A38.6580,40254.92114,22431.9966,55031.3465,198>90.00>187,200
Computer Programmers20045.8695,38846.1195,90432.0366,62127.4557,09864.35133,834
Software Developers, Applications35046.9097,53448.44100,75532.3667,29130.9264,30371.48148,681
Software Developers, Systems SoftwareN/A45.1493,89447.9199,65029.5461,44526.0354,14179.50165,360
Web Developers6029.8061,97828.4959,25719.0239,55817.2935,96137.1377,239
Database Administrators11038.6280,34038.7680,63224.1850,29721.4244,55157.89120,415
Network and Computer Systems Administrators24037.5077,98836.9376,81526.8055,74325.0952,17748.51100,891
Computer Network ArchitectsN/A48.78101,45749.46102,88839.7782,72337.2677,50166.04137,368
Computer User Support Specialists55025.4852,99926.0754,23117.6436,68815.7132,67637.3777,746
Computer Network Support Specialists6034.3671,47632.6968,00518.6838,85616.6134,54546.9397,600
Computer Occupations, All Other8040.8484,94641.3185,92427.7157,64722.0045,76557.72120,050
Operations Research Analysts10052.52109,25751.20106,49033.3669,38430.6663,78374.02153,966
Statisticians4033.7970,26937.8178,65721.4044,51519.6740,92364.71134,604
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 Architecture and Engineering Occupations -Eastern WDA 1Q 2015
Occupations
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Estimated
Employment
Occupational WagesWage Percentile Ranges
MedianAverageEntry Level10th90th
HourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnual
Architecture and Engineering Occupations7,70037.7278,45138.7380,56925.8453,73424.7951,55756.69117,909
Architects Ex. Landscape and Naval5042.3188,01539.0981,30624.4950,93025.1552,30953.98112,287
SurveyorsN/A29.3561,05830.7463,93925.4252,87624.3950,71340.6384,514
Chemical Engineers2044.2391,99046.3996,49337.6278,25434.2071,13156.45117,417
Civil Engineers1,19043.8091,11243.5490,55633.0168,66730.8864,22157.15118,873
Computer Hardware Engineers1043.1589,77044.0491,59333.1368,90927.5657,33461.07127,024
Electrical Engineers18039.6482,45040.5984,42030.8464,16728.8359,96855.60115,634
Electronics Engineers Ex. Computer8044.9693,52447.3798,52537.0777,11335.3573,53168.34142,152
Environmental Engineers17044.4492,43344.6992,94436.8576,65135.3673,55055.59115,628
Health and Safety Engineers Ex. Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors2044.7893,14543.9791,44829.7461,86730.7764,00560.77126,398
Industrial Engineers24036.7676,46238.5880,24327.6657,53525.4552,94554.40113,145
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects24053.72111,74450.05104,10336.7076,32428.7059,69261.99128,938
Mechanical EngineersN/A40.1983,60640.8384,92229.5461,43127.1956,56357.92120,469
Nuclear EngineersN/A53.20110,65252.79109,80839.4281,99336.9176,76171.33148,372
Engineers, All Other13049.25102,44049.36102,66037.9478,91835.3773,55465.45136,134
Architectural and Civil Drafters7027.4657,11327.7057,61422.6447,08620.6442,94434.5771,895
Electrical and Electronics Drafters12026.9155,96827.9658,13717.2335,82816.0533,39541.8286,970
Mechanical DraftersN/A27.9358,11129.4861,30723.5649,02221.5744,86643.0489,525
Civil Engineering Technicians12031.1064,68433.2169,06523.5849,05922.1045,97045.8695,386
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians50029.2360,80331.6465,80622.2946,36320.7343,11547.3098,380
Environmental Engineering TechniciansN/A23.4848,84625.6553,36019.8841,34919.2139,96035.8974,658
Industrial Engineering Technicians10027.1256,42326.8355,80118.0537,54815.6632,57136.8076,531
Mechanical Engineering TechniciansN/A29.8061,97631.5565,64023.4548,78821.4844,66645.4294,456
Engineering Technicians Ex. Drafters, All OtherN/A39.7282,60940.1283,44631.7365,98730.3263,06750.13104,272
Surveying and Mapping Technicians4024.7051,38325.1752,34421.5344,78520.2242,04530.2062,813
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 Life, Physical and Social Science Occupations -Eastern WDA 1Q 2015
Occupations
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Estimated
Employment
Occupational WagesWage Percentile Ranges
MedianAverageEntry Level10th90th
HourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnual
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations2,81042.0187,38045.8895,44526.8455,82023.8049,50679.50165,360
Soil and Plant Scientists3033.3369,33033.2769,19529.6661,69829.4961,33339.3781,898
Biochemists and BiophysicistsN/A49.03101,96850.09104,17830.4463,31125.9253,90174.69155,349
Microbiologists2028.6359,56528.5359,34423.6549,17622.4446,67433.9070,505
Biological Scientists, All OtherN/A41.0485,34939.5882,31928.3158,89127.0956,34550.92105,914
Medical Scientists Ex. EpidemiologistsN/A61.97128,90163.71132,51239.8982,98035.0772,951>90.00>187,200
Life Scientists, All Other7040.1283,44837.1377,23522.6347,08422.3746,53456.16116,827
Physicists2063.12131,28360.30125,41634.4571,67429.4761,28589.41185,972
Chemists9034.7572,28837.9778,98226.9756,09425.3152,64152.38108,952
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health28039.1481,41241.0385,32229.4361,21327.4657,12166.93139,220
Geoscientists Ex. Hydrologists and GeographersN/A41.4386,17040.6084,45027.2956,75821.9045,56257.72120,057
Physical Scientists, All Other5050.99106,07349.06102,04533.7870,25527.4757,12867.89141,209
Economists8039.2981,72139.5582,26633.4069,48030.5763,58946.3496,389
Survey Researchers3036.7376,38338.8280,75425.8053,65023.7149,31555.62115,678
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists22038.8480,78639.1681,45826.5755,25324.2350,40051.28106,650
Urban and Regional Planners9042.2287,82042.1187,58232.6867,97831.6965,91751.69107,518
Anthropologists and Archeologists4025.6453,33928.5359,35317.3836,15816.3433,98453.88112,067
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other10037.1777,31737.3077,59928.8760,03526.5855,27449.78103,539
Biological Technicians3019.0639,64922.3746,51816.2733,85515.5932,44340.5784,392
Chemical Technicians12023.1448,13824.2750,48116.9335,21915.6732,59335.7174,285
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health60N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other4020.7243,07722.5446,88718.7138,92217.9937,40626.8255,774
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 Community and Social Services Occupations -Eastern WDA 1Q 2015
Occupations
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Estimated
Employment
Occupational WagesWage Percentile Ranges
MedianAverageEntry Level10th90th
HourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnual
Community and Social Services Occupations5,91029.4261,17929.0360,38118.2537,96316.2533,81441.4686,235
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors17027.3856,94026.3554,80517.3836,15014.0129,15236.3575,599
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors63028.7259,72028.5259,31817.8937,21315.0131,21741.1385,532
Marriage and Family TherapistsN/A23.2948,45527.6357,47221.6144,94520.0141,60642.8889,200
Mental Health Counselors18028.8459,97626.7955,73013.9328,96912.4325,85539.0681,233
Rehabilitation Counselors42028.3859,02725.4252,87215.0631,31313.8128,72737.1277,219
Counselors, All Other2027.6857,57726.1354,35116.7434,81915.9133,09836.2975,479
Child, Family, and School Social Workers1,46035.5673,95834.1270,97026.2754,64624.8951,78541.9887,321
Healthcare Social Workers16029.0260,35830.2862,96823.0547,93521.1744,03342.2987,970
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers41029.8061,97529.1060,52619.1239,77817.4336,25141.3586,012
Health Educators7030.2963,00731.3965,29721.9145,57719.1639,85945.1793,968
Social and Human Service Assistants1,43023.6949,26822.1346,04115.3031,81515.0831,36729.0260,353
Community Health Workers8019.6840,93619.3840,30913.8928,90012.9726,97626.0054,084
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other12018.9439,38823.2848,41614.7130,59313.3427,74637.4277,828
Clergy2031.5765,68131.3765,26023.1948,22620.9343,53938.6180,310
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 Legal Occupations -Eastern WDA 1Q 2015
Occupations
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Estimated
Employment
Occupational WagesWage Percentile Ranges
MedianAverageEntry Level10th90th
HourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnual
Legal Occupations1,68043.5890,64046.1395,93826.2654,63122.4446,66369.02143,559
Lawyers89053.36110,97654.63113,64440.2883,79237.9478,91668.01141,452
Paralegals and Legal Assistants33023.1748,18825.2352,47020.9543,56619.7141,00035.0072,812
Legal Support Workers, All Other1029.5561,45232.3867,33317.7336,8919.3119,35852.43109,048
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 Education, Training and Library Occupations -Eastern WDA 1Q 2015
Occupations
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Estimated
Employment
Occupational WagesWage Percentile Ranges
MedianAverageEntry Level10th90th
HourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnual
Education, Training, and Library Occupations17,66025.7053,47526.7555,63812.3125,6009.4919,73845.0193,614
Business Teachers, Postsecondary210N/A77,208N/A89,772N/A52,440N/A46,908N/A155,971
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary90N/A79,805N/A80,632N/A55,041N/A45,939N/A119,486
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary110N/A78,990N/A86,289N/A62,572N/A57,434N/A129,811
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary180N/A76,428N/A88,273N/A60,373N/A55,437N/A141,445
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary60N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary120N/A75,023N/A79,578N/A55,118N/A50,575N/A116,799
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary80N/A74,433N/A81,332N/A59,030N/A52,837N/A123,350
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary180N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Education Teachers, Postsecondary180N/A66,289N/A74,427N/A54,758N/A52,136N/A112,824
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryN/AN/A72,249N/A82,156N/A56,467N/A53,416N/A127,874
Communications Teachers, PostsecondaryN/AN/A72,012N/A75,621N/A56,790N/A52,450N/A106,795
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary140N/A73,328N/A81,079N/A55,989N/A53,242N/A123,260
History Teachers, PostsecondaryN/AN/A76,439N/A88,047N/A62,777N/A58,736N/A139,820
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary40N/A78,930N/A86,690N/A57,386N/A47,646N/A135,918
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary22020.4842,61021.8545,45317.3636,10318.4338,34423.6249,117
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other150N/A59,160N/A68,213N/A52,937N/A50,229N/A113,238
Preschool Teachers Ex. Special Education53017.0935,54519.4440,42812.7826,56911.8924,73233.0768,769
Kindergarten Teachers Ex. Special Education170N/A67,036N/A66,520N/A47,887N/A43,684N/A92,550
Elementary School Teachers Ex. Special Education1,810N/A67,873N/A67,316N/A48,984N/A44,800N/A92,406
Middle School Teachers Ex. Special and Career/Technical Educa1,270N/A69,109N/A68,078N/A48,299N/A44,553N/A93,392
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School40N/A72,949N/A70,986N/A51,446N/A47,080N/A94,507
Secondary School Teachers Ex. Special and Career/Technical Ed1,770N/A67,351N/A66,605N/A44,852N/A40,215N/A94,558
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School650N/A73,611N/A73,371N/A58,459N/A52,217N/A95,824
Special Education Teachers, Preschool50N/A61,196N/A63,067N/A51,213N/A46,951N/A80,017
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School270N/A69,627N/A69,686N/A51,305N/A47,496N/A94,157
Special Education Teachers, Middle School220N/A73,223N/A72,775N/A55,839N/A49,268N/A95,582
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School190N/A78,013N/A76,859N/A58,994N/A53,763N/A97,146
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and InsN/A35.3173,44134.4971,72531.6765,87631.2264,93639.2581,642
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers19013.3227,70516.9235,2099.7020,1839.1519,02030.1662,716
Teachers and Instructors, All Other Ex. Substitute Teachers300N/A77,757N/A82,260N/A45,566N/A37,424N/A138,447
Substitute Teachers71011.9024,77013.0227,07610.5721,9859.9520,68817.0835,508
Archivists2022.7247,25627.0356,22112.7226,44512.2525,47048.55100,980
Curators4030.8864,22131.0464,55718.3538,18417.8137,04148.54100,961
Museum Technicians and ConservatorsN/A18.6638,79619.9441,48212.2425,4589.9820,75530.0362,468
Librarians33029.9662,32430.1162,63119.5840,72117.5636,52244.2592,044
Library Technicians28017.1135,59018.2637,98411.5223,9559.9920,77128.9160,124
Audio-Visual and Multimedia Collections Specialists2030.7964,05030.9964,46120.1041,81219.1739,87345.3894,377
Instructional Coordinators37044.6692,88041.9287,19128.2958,85022.8647,55455.86116,179
Teacher Assistants2,730N/A31,123N/A32,311N/A25,360N/A23,175N/A39,386
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other42020.7143,07620.7043,03915.7332,71115.2331,66926.3654,827
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 Arts,Design,Entertainment,Sports,Media Occupations -Eastern WDA 1Q 2015
Occupations
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Occupational WagesWage Percentile Ranges
MedianAverageEntry Level10th90th
HourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnual
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations1,90023.9849,88727.1256,41712.0825,1289.4819,72946.5096,721
Art DirectorsN/A36.5576,02940.6184,46424.6051,17123.5549,00265.84136,933
Multimedia Artists and Animators1030.6263,69227.6057,40418.4838,44513.4527,97335.6274,088
Commercial and Industrial Designers2034.8472,46844.8693,30022.3546,49516.5034,321>90.00>187,200
Floral Designers5015.2431,69115.1431,48711.4023,69710.0020,79619.7941,161
Graphic Designers8021.0443,77123.8549,60916.7234,77015.8933,04637.8278,661
Interior DesignersN/A23.9749,86722.6547,11315.7132,67515.8332,91429.5061,344
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers2014.6930,55014.7430,66211.5624,03610.6222,07318.7739,045
Producers and Directors8021.3344,36723.6349,14210.4321,7109.9520,68238.5480,155
Athletes and Sports Competitors20N/A36,478N/A40,031N/A35,271N/A32,479N/A59,541
Coaches and Scouts340N/A28,308N/A44,977N/A19,225N/A18,829N/A76,696
Music Directors and Composers3018.0637,57021.2244,14310.8922,6619.9520,69438.6180,313
Musicians and Singers90N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Reporters and CorrespondentsN/A15.8432,94916.0833,45013.2827,62612.5726,14919.0539,627
Public Relations Specialists19033.4869,63334.0670,84624.3150,57321.9545,65447.3898,565
Editors9025.4953,03329.0660,44918.0337,50416.7134,76546.9297,585
Technical Writers14047.6799,15444.8293,21228.0058,22326.3754,84760.96126,802
Writers and Authors5040.4784,16345.3394,30320.7443,12514.0929,313>90.00>187,200
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians19018.3538,17619.9441,48312.9927,00711.4023,70729.7561,880
Photographers13016.1433,56720.4642,55011.6924,31210.6822,19934.9872,764
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 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations -Eastern WDA 1Q 2015
Occupations
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Occupational WagesWage Percentile Ranges
MedianAverageEntry Level10th90th
HourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnual
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations9,38034.3271,40040.1883,59021.6244,96618.8039,10662.75130,528
Chiropractors1022.2946,35136.5976,11920.3442,31819.4040,34988.33183,730
Dentists, GeneralN/A>90.00>187,200108.97226,65468.80143,08956.27117,026>90.00>187,200
Dietitians and Nutritionists10030.5163,47029.8862,14818.5638,59416.5534,42643.8291,152
Optometrists2038.4279,90957.60119,80929.9562,29727.2456,659>90.00>187,200
Pharmacists30059.53123,82057.34119,26146.1796,02844.8293,21272.65151,116
Family and General Practitioners140>90.00>187,200102.70213,62973.31152,49469.89145,378>90.00>187,200
Internists, General60>90.00>187,20099.72207,42265.83136,91962.34129,655>90.00>187,200
Psychiatrists90>90.00>187,200101.09210,27563.95133,02848.67101,233>90.00>187,200
Surgeons30>90.00>187,200125.78261,628N/AN/A>90.00>187,200>90.00>187,200
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other270>90.00>187,200117.48244,36379.06164,45347.6399,059>90.00>187,200
Physician Assistants8045.8995,44652.67109,54437.9378,89735.0772,94774.96155,927
Occupational Therapists16040.5984,42839.7482,65328.3458,95426.3054,70153.76111,814
Physical Therapists35041.5386,38842.0087,35232.4267,43331.6365,78056.38117,256
Recreational Therapists5033.8270,33430.9164,28119.3940,33217.1035,55541.2485,768
Respiratory Therapists10036.0875,03634.9872,77327.0856,32725.5053,04345.1593,916
Speech-Language Pathologists19039.9483,08040.3183,83028.6259,53226.2854,66056.71117,962
Veterinarians8049.87103,72254.26112,85931.8166,16730.3863,19484.10174,929
Registered Nurses3,02036.3775,64436.5075,93227.5957,38225.1052,20748.50100,882
Nurse AnesthetistsN/A83.66174,00875.83157,74259.30123,34637.7478,508>90.00>187,200
Nurse Practitioners12047.1798,11647.7099,20440.2383,69439.0581,22558.80122,305
Audiologists3042.0687,48140.6484,52433.3969,45330.3363,07548.93101,790
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other4035.0972,99441.9287,19126.0254,12622.5846,97559.98124,745
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists15034.5271,79334.3471,43726.9255,99125.6053,26344.7593,072
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians19024.2250,38725.8153,67116.7234,78215.1831,56839.1581,422
Dental Hygienists29036.3075,51037.0677,08133.7070,09931.4565,41745.3194,264
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians6031.5165,55831.8266,17919.5740,71418.7138,91647.9799,785
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers10041.7886,89441.8887,11332.5767,73631.3665,23555.62115,686
Nuclear Medicine Technologists2042.5488,48242.5888,55935.2773,35233.1168,86755.00114,388
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians23034.0870,87634.2171,16925.3352,68124.1950,32945.8295,298
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists2040.0083,19436.9176,76825.6253,28723.0647,96847.3098,379
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics43021.3944,49322.1246,01216.2433,79215.5532,34830.4863,395
Pharmacy Technicians45014.6630,50215.4032,02811.5824,07910.6222,07321.4844,666
Surgical Technologists8026.9155,97427.9058,03020.2842,18919.5740,71536.6976,313
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians15019.6740,91421.7845,29716.2933,88415.6232,48033.8470,383
Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansN/A18.0437,51218.6338,74914.6030,37113.1527,35824.6151,183
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses88026.2954,68225.8053,65321.3144,32920.3842,38230.5363,514
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians13021.9545,65923.5649,01015.5032,25214.1629,44636.1075,083
Opticians, Dispensing6017.9837,39020.2642,14113.7228,52512.6126,24032.9268,485
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other12025.6953,45027.8557,93118.6238,73117.0235,41337.5378,061
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists16037.3977,75838.2779,60729.2660,86627.8958,01549.43102,810
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians3028.4959,25729.9262,23624.5050,95823.4148,70037.1277,217
Athletic Trainers10N/A46,260N/A50,814N/A29,086N/A19,709N/A94,236
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other5041.9587,25939.9383,06326.0954,27221.2644,22954.19112,710
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 Healthcare Support Occupations -Eastern WDA 1Q 2015
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MedianAverageEntry Level10th90th
HourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnual
Healthcare Support Occupations4,05015.2331,66816.5634,46312.4525,89411.5824,08123.4948,866
Home Health Aides30013.3727,80313.9328,97910.6322,0979.3519,45718.5438,563
Psychiatric AidesN/A20.5942,83621.9045,55815.7232,68314.6630,49728.3959,040
Nursing Assistants2,04014.3029,73615.0331,26612.4025,77611.3923,69620.5742,793
Occupational Therapy Assistants8027.1456,45626.8155,76220.9643,59719.1639,84934.7072,190
Physical Therapist Assistants5019.7241,02819.2740,09510.7322,32110.1621,13230.7063,844
Physical Therapist Aides5013.0127,06713.6828,46310.5121,8749.9720,75317.9937,425
Massage Therapists13020.2242,06519.7441,05411.4323,7789.6620,07932.4667,534
Dental Assistants29018.6038,68619.7040,97914.0429,19613.0827,21028.2058,660
Medical Assistants59016.8234,97617.1135,57013.7628,62412.8526,73622.5846,966
Medical Transcriptionists6022.3446,46122.5046,81016.1133,52114.2029,53931.0964,683
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal CaretakersN/A16.5334,38216.5934,50713.8428,77512.9626,95619.2740,084
Phlebotomists9019.6040,76219.9441,47116.0733,42315.2831,77026.3754,857
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other8018.3638,20118.5038,46913.7228,53712.5126,02423.5348,951
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 Protective Service Occupations -Eastern WDA 1Q 2015
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Occupational WagesWage Percentile Ranges
MedianAverageEntry Level10th90th
HourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnual
Protective Service Occupations6,05025.4452,91825.5053,04015.3631,94412.6926,40838.9180,938
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives28044.1691,86642.3688,10533.8170,34132.5467,66755.90116,258
First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers14034.4771,70034.6572,08327.6057,40726.7355,61244.4992,549
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other17021.0343,74322.8647,53615.1231,46313.8228,74435.3273,462
Firefighters45026.0654,20024.7851,54115.9733,21112.9426,91035.1573,121
Fire Inspectors and Investigators7018.8539,22322.1546,0759.4919,7509.1318,98641.1985,669
Detectives and Criminal Investigators25034.2871,30135.8174,47728.5359,35027.2356,64747.0597,852
Parking Enforcement Workers2024.1850,28121.5044,72213.8728,83511.6024,13128.6859,665
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers1,27029.0460,40230.0762,54823.2248,29222.0445,85240.9585,174
Animal Control Workers4017.5736,53319.8441,27811.0823,0429.2319,20233.3369,340
Private Detectives and InvestigatorsN/A27.8057,83329.6161,58517.9837,40516.4934,30146.1395,942
Security Guards1,25014.6730,52815.6632,59211.3123,51910.3921,62022.6247,052
Crossing Guards12013.0027,04412.9326,8859.3619,4669.1419,00917.6736,746
Protective Service Workers, All Other24025.3852,78722.9047,62911.7024,33210.2721,36634.6071,971
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 Food Preparation and Serving-Related Occupations -Eastern WDA 1Q 2015
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MedianAverageEntry Level10th90th
HourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnual
Food Preparation and Serving-Related Occupations18,6409.6820,12211.8524,6519.2219,1729.0318,78117.8437,101
Chefs and Head Cooks20021.7045,15024.0450,01416.8234,97515.5132,26336.2675,420
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1,34017.8237,06018.8839,28712.1125,19510.9822,85528.5559,379
Cooks, Fast Food7009.3819,5019.6720,0979.2819,2948.9918,69411.0022,864
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria66014.6130,40415.2431,68811.1723,22910.3521,53521.6244,980
Cooks, Restaurant1,49012.8526,74013.6928,48610.2221,2599.5319,83518.9139,348
Cooks, Short Order56010.8022,47611.5524,0129.5319,8289.1819,07715.8833,031
Cooks, All OtherN/A14.0629,25715.5232,29313.4027,85812.3325,64925.0152,036
Food Preparation Workers1,14010.1321,07411.2823,4629.2519,2449.0618,84814.9231,032
Bartenders1,4109.3819,50510.5321,8889.2419,2248.9918,69415.0031,212
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food3,3309.6620,07811.0923,0549.1919,1099.0218,76514.5630,295
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop1,2109.4719,69610.2921,3989.2119,1579.0018,73213.1227,296
Waiters and Waitresses3,2809.3719,49810.6922,2349.2419,2218.9818,69315.7732,791
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant7209.3319,40410.4421,7219.1018,9468.9818,67414.5830,324
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers1,0609.2819,3059.5219,8119.2119,1558.9718,65410.0720,939
Dishwashers65010.1421,08711.5924,0939.2119,1549.0518,83619.7341,051
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop5809.5019,75710.2621,3379.1919,1149.0118,73812.6626,338
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 Building/Grounds Cleaning/Maintenance Occupations -Eastern WDA 1Q 2015
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MedianAverageEntry Level10th90th
HourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnual
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations6,69012.3325,65713.8528,7959.6520,0659.2019,13021.1143,917
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers29021.0743,81822.4746,74815.7632,77115.0431,28432.0566,660
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundsk13024.9451,87325.2552,51616.6534,61516.0533,38636.4475,795
Janitors and Cleaners Ex. Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners3,47012.1825,33013.4728,0059.6019,9509.1919,11620.4442,513
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners1,59010.7222,29611.6524,2259.2519,2359.0918,91116.2633,806
Pest Control Workers5015.5232,28415.5332,31612.3325,66211.3323,56919.1339,779
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers1,16013.3727,81114.4330,00510.0520,9189.3719,49721.6044,931
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 Personal Care and Service Occupations -Eastern WDA 1Q 2015
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MedianAverageEntry Level10th90th
HourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnual
Personal Care and Service Occupations11,07011.0022,86214.1229,3719.1919,1099.0618,85125.3952,809
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers39020.5042,64321.5644,85714.1229,37412.8926,79333.5569,781
Animal Trainers4012.2325,44613.0227,08310.3621,5439.7020,16317.7836,983
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers26010.6222,08012.2025,3799.2619,2589.0918,90919.2740,085
Motion Picture Projectionists1011.6224,17011.7324,39310.1321,0659.4819,73014.4129,960
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers1709.3019,3489.5119,7789.2119,1468.9718,66310.5822,004
Amusement and Recreation Attendants16010.8122,49811.3723,6509.4819,7269.1519,01514.4730,097
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants309.5719,91211.3623,6259.1819,0799.0118,75216.2033,695
Funeral Attendants4012.5526,10913.4627,99710.4321,6979.8020,38220.7043,065
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral DirectorsN/A26.5755,25726.6455,41417.4836,35712.6226,24544.1891,914
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists54010.9822,84912.4625,9199.2819,3009.1018,93318.3938,255
Manicurists and Pedicurists6013.6428,37213.4027,8729.4919,7509.1719,06018.1737,787
Skincare Specialists6017.6336,67122.0845,9249.4219,5939.1719,07253.87112,054
Baggage Porters and Bellhops1209.3319,4149.6320,0299.1919,1048.9818,67611.2223,334
Concierges4011.1823,26111.8524,64910.6322,1119.8020,39315.5432,333
Tour Guides and Escorts209.2919,32710.2521,3199.0918,9158.9718,65912.8126,645
Childcare Workers1,03010.8322,54011.6624,2449.3219,3759.1018,94115.0531,304
Personal Care Aides2,42011.8924,73312.8726,76110.3021,4209.6219,99917.7136,834
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors13019.5340,62319.0839,67410.0020,7999.3319,41029.8061,984
Recreation Workers56014.0729,27616.0033,2929.7420,2489.2219,16626.0754,222
Residential Advisors25016.3033,90316.7834,90012.5426,08511.7924,52522.9647,767
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other1109.5319,82412.8226,6728.4817,6418.4817,64721.6144,962
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 Sales and Related Occupations -Eastern WDA 1Q 2015
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Occupational WagesWage Percentile Ranges
MedianAverageEntry Level10th90th
HourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnual
Sales and Related Occupations17,32012.3025,57816.7734,8799.7920,3529.4119,56928.5559,387
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2,10021.5144,74222.0545,85114.7130,60312.9526,94031.1264,721
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers21030.3963,21135.1073,01618.8539,21714.3829,90055.79116,038
Cashiers4,92010.1721,16611.2223,3399.5019,7689.2919,32614.6830,529
Counter and Rental Clerks74010.3421,50912.7726,5749.5019,7649.2919,32821.4644,632
Parts Salespersons25015.1231,45816.5734,45811.5323,97010.1121,03623.8049,499
Retail Salespersons6,09011.5624,03513.0827,2049.5719,9009.3619,46419.3440,240
Advertising Sales Agents11019.6940,95724.0149,93614.5530,27413.6028,29942.9389,303
Insurance Sales Agents23021.1143,91726.0554,18415.8232,91414.9231,02639.5182,195
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents9054.91114,19472.51150,81318.5738,62916.4634,233>90.00>187,200
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other27026.4555,01827.0856,30916.6534,63515.9833,23739.2381,602
Sales Reps, Wholesale and Manu., Technical and Scientific Products15037.6278,24940.0783,33320.1441,88715.9533,16166.59138,503
Sales Reps Wholesale and Manu., Ex. Technical and Scientific Products1,09031.0764,62538.5580,17617.8337,09515.8132,89261.89128,734
Demonstrators and Product Promoters24013.8028,69514.5230,19710.8022,47010.1821,17319.1339,798
Real Estate Sales Agents6017.9837,39624.4750,88416.2733,85015.6332,52866.30137,900
Sales Engineers6041.7286,78544.1691,83633.6670,00332.2066,97462.86130,753
TelemarketersN/A27.2656,70830.4963,42918.1437,73215.9133,07752.86109,949
Sales and Related Workers, All Other5012.8826,78215.0031,20810.4421,7009.7220,23227.3856,943
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 Office and Administrative Support Occupations -Eastern WDA 1Q 2015
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MedianAverageEntry Level10th90th
HourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnual
Office and Administrative Support Occupations26,23018.2637,98019.1739,88211.3723,6329.6320,02529.3961,127
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worke2,54026.3954,88127.3256,81518.6638,81216.9735,29838.6880,467
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service12013.4427,94913.8428,7979.6420,0449.1819,10719.6740,917
Telephone OperatorsN/A15.6332,50116.8335,00611.4523,81010.6122,07224.4250,779
Bill and Account Collectors9020.0541,72020.4842,59615.3131,86214.1229,36929.1660,635
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators41018.6738,84619.0839,68314.9631,12013.5928,27025.7353,509
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks2,02019.0239,55719.3640,27613.1127,27610.5221,89828.1558,550
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks26020.8643,39420.3542,31714.2529,63812.5626,12426.6055,318
Procurement Clerks7021.4844,69120.8243,31914.5230,2009.5019,76527.6557,513
Tellers73013.5728,21914.4129,96310.8822,63010.3721,57020.8343,336
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks41023.3048,46722.7447,31116.0233,33313.3927,83130.9964,455
Customer Service Representatives1,85014.4530,06815.7332,71810.2821,3869.6420,05623.7949,469
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs47025.8653,78425.6553,36420.1841,98519.9941,58931.8266,202
File Clerks17012.6926,38713.2527,5679.4719,6879.1218,97520.0541,702
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks50010.8622,59211.3923,6889.5419,8489.1018,93414.6430,457
Library Assistants, Clerical16014.3829,90015.2431,71110.3521,5209.6720,11224.0149,942
Loan Interviewers and Clerks9018.3138,07519.3440,22513.6228,31812.3325,64127.4056,983
Order Clerks9016.6634,65617.0335,41510.9522,78410.2121,22726.5655,238
Human Resources Assistants Ex. Payroll and Timekeeping17021.7845,29322.1145,99416.2633,81715.3832,00030.2362,871
Receptionists and Information Clerks1,21014.7830,73514.5630,29710.6922,2349.6320,04018.8939,272
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks9010.7822,40711.5023,9139.3019,3299.0818,89915.6732,587
Information and Record Clerks, All Other9017.7336,88417.4336,2739.9220,6419.1218,97027.3856,950
Cargo and Freight AgentsN/A19.3840,32221.0843,84313.2127,49312.0925,13230.5863,596
Couriers and Messengers5016.7934,92116.5134,34112.0525,04710.3121,45522.1746,111
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers19022.8947,61822.8847,60316.9035,15315.2931,81428.8560,008
Dispatchers Ex. Police, Fire, and Ambulance22018.2737,99718.6938,88712.0325,01310.3621,54927.3556,885
Meter Readers, Utilities1029.5561,45924.3450,6279.5419,8429.1419,01137.0276,998
Postal Service Clerks15027.1256,41224.7751,52119.2239,98815.4932,21528.1958,628
Postal Service Mail Carriers47027.5657,33025.1752,35019.4240,40420.2342,06929.5461,443
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, Processing Mach. Operators3015.3431,92618.1037,65711.4223,74510.8722,61426.6555,430
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks52027.8057,82128.1758,59519.2940,12917.5836,56939.0981,301
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks66016.4834,27216.6834,69312.2225,41011.1323,15522.6447,094
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers2,14012.5526,11313.4427,9449.7020,1779.1619,05119.0439,607
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping3015.9033,06616.5634,44311.7724,48710.7222,28423.5849,054
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants1,10029.8962,15929.4961,34423.6549,17921.7745,27235.6374,117
Legal Secretaries19018.4938,45919.5340,61715.0931,38613.8128,71827.5657,326
Medical Secretaries55018.4238,31618.6838,86614.5030,17013.2427,55524.1250,168
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Ex. Legal, Medical,3,72020.8443,36220.6743,00514.4330,01613.0227,07727.5957,392
Computer Operators7024.5351,02323.1648,17316.0333,35514.2429,61429.3861,114
Data Entry Keyers20018.4838,43619.3340,22114.5930,35113.2927,65026.1754,429
Word Processors and Typists8018.2738,00219.1539,82316.3834,06716.5134,35024.0249,952
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks7016.7034,74917.1335,62912.5926,19011.3323,55423.4448,754
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators Ex. Postal Service9019.1239,77118.6838,85012.8126,63910.9922,86924.0550,020
Office Clerks, General2,69016.3734,04616.6934,72911.0823,0569.4119,57724.2350,413
Office Machine Operators Ex. Computer7015.9633,20816.7934,91310.8522,5759.5519,86724.6351,238
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other1,0809.3219,38310.6722,1879.2319,2118.9318,56814.9030,976
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 Farming, Fishing and Forestry Occupations -Eastern WDA 1Q 2015
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MedianAverageEntry Level10th90th
HourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnual
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations34010.8922,65514.9731,1399.1719,0869.0018,71928.9660,247
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, Forestry Workers2027.5157,23726.3954,88816.5534,42415.1931,60036.1675,198
Agricultural Inspectors3034.9672,72433.0668,75226.9956,13225.6353,29838.5280,115
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse2109.4219,59611.7824,4859.1619,0658.9418,58918.8139,124
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals5011.0923,04911.7724,46910.0820,9829.4119,58616.0933,472
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 Construction and Extraction Occupations -Eastern WDA 1Q 2015
Occupations
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HourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnual
Construction and Extraction Occupations5,76023.5649,00624.4950,93816.4934,29315.1631,53036.0775,016
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Work49031.9066,34634.0070,70724.3950,73622.3746,50948.60101,081
Brickmasons and BlockmasonsN/A24.9351,85726.1954,45821.3144,33120.2142,03035.5873,999
Carpenters96021.5844,89022.9347,70516.3133,92515.6332,49833.0068,627
Tile and Marble Setters3019.0239,56021.0943,85615.0631,32713.7128,51430.4663,363
Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersN/A20.2442,10223.0247,88916.9735,31216.0133,29438.9781,075
Construction Laborers51017.7336,89019.3440,21314.3529,83913.1827,42728.2258,698
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equip. Operators39023.5949,07524.3550,65119.4840,51918.4538,39033.2169,076
Electricians79024.8351,64225.7953,63715.6332,49613.5728,21442.7688,942
Insulation Workers, MechanicalN/A26.5555,22227.8958,01219.0939,71016.7034,74250.15104,323
Painters, Construction and Maintenance15021.6645,04321.5344,78416.4234,14515.7532,74528.0058,242
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters47026.3254,73626.7655,66520.8743,41019.9941,59735.3673,532
Roofers9023.4248,71224.5050,97214.8430,86413.5128,08836.1675,201
Sheet Metal Workers16021.5644,85822.8547,54115.0231,23013.6928,48534.6672,082
Structural Iron and Steel Workers7020.4442,50820.4742,57916.3033,89015.5632,35426.7355,595
Helpers--CarpentersN/A14.5130,17616.9835,32512.6426,29212.1625,29826.7555,638
Helpers--ElectriciansN/A9.2419,22610.1421,0899.1819,0938.9018,51513.1127,284
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersN/A13.5828,24513.7528,59411.1123,0929.1318,98718.7138,901
Helpers, Construction Trades, All OtherN/A12.7626,54112.7326,48110.6422,12710.1621,14315.0031,204
Construction and Building Inspectors16032.2166,98928.8660,03615.5032,2509.3719,48940.4784,184
Highway Maintenance Workers76023.9749,84123.6649,22819.4140,37118.7939,08029.2160,754
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners2021.2144,12621.1644,01019.1739,87917.5836,56724.7051,371
Construction and Related Workers, All Other3023.8049,50529.8562,10121.4244,56519.9641,51850.94105,964
Earth Drillers Ex. Oil and Gas2022.3746,51422.2546,29316.9835,33614.9731,13229.5661,492
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 Installation, Maintenance and Repair Occupations -Eastern WDA 1Q 2015
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MedianAverageEntry Level10th90th
HourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnual
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations5,87023.0047,84123.6449,16214.9331,05613.2327,52435.5273,896
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers50029.9162,21031.2164,93220.5742,76717.9637,35346.6496,997
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersN/A20.7543,16021.6044,92413.5928,26712.4325,87035.7874,420
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers Ex. Line InstallersN/A26.8455,82526.5655,23817.0535,46715.0431,27737.7678,546
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment11031.2064,90630.2662,93221.2144,12920.3342,29241.4586,203
Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersN/A26.6455,40425.3252,66218.2337,91915.6032,43933.2869,226
Automotive Body and Related Repairers8021.1644,02821.0643,80614.1629,44812.8026,61329.7361,841
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics1,00019.9041,39520.0641,72313.0827,20511.3823,65928.5859,435
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists26026.4254,94626.7255,58819.4640,46817.8437,09536.5275,960
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics Ex. Engines4022.6447,09823.6449,17019.5240,59717.9137,25630.4763,389
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians11018.7438,98521.0643,80716.8535,06215.8132,87830.1762,754
Motorcycle MechanicsN/A15.2931,80116.7634,87411.8024,55910.7522,35524.8451,663
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics6019.3940,33818.2437,93911.9424,8269.7820,33626.0454,171
Tire Repairers and ChangersN/A15.0031,19214.4530,05611.2223,31810.0520,90118.3138,096
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers Ex. Mechanical Door30N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers45023.3548,58623.6849,26217.7536,90315.7632,77230.3563,136
Home Appliance Repairers4017.4936,39418.0337,49413.8428,80011.2223,32526.0954,271
Industrial Machinery Mechanics35028.2758,80728.4059,08819.5640,68917.0335,41440.9985,268
Maintenance Workers, Machinery18023.8249,53823.7449,38917.5936,59815.9133,10130.7463,924
Millwrights11023.8749,64724.1250,15920.0841,75618.8539,21029.8862,148
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers10041.6186,54840.0583,29634.0670,84830.7163,86947.2198,186
Medical Equipment Repairers1024.0650,06022.6947,17817.0135,36615.6232,48428.8059,907
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other1032.1666,89431.3565,20825.8253,70524.2150,35637.7878,573
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1,38021.0043,68220.9643,59113.7728,64512.2325,44629.3060,939
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers20018.5438,56718.8839,26913.3927,84512.1025,15826.5955,311
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers3024.4250,78423.4348,72917.9637,35616.7934,92628.7959,892
RiggersN/A23.4048,65223.0948,01918.4338,32316.4034,10929.4161,163
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers7014.5430,24815.0831,36410.4621,7559.5819,93321.4044,513
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other7023.9649,85224.5851,13218.6738,83617.0335,41733.3069,264
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 Production Occupations -Eastern WDA 1Q 2015
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HourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnual
Production Occupations8,59019.7541,07221.6044,92112.5326,06710.9022,67035.4473,718
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers1,19031.4965,50433.6269,93619.7741,10918.7038,88350.83105,720
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers26016.2233,75116.5534,43011.4023,70610.4621,75423.7549,401
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers30N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers30N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersN/A18.1637,77918.1837,80915.2931,79514.4530,06223.2948,437
Team Assemblers44015.5432,32916.9135,16211.6924,31910.6322,11024.6551,272
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other41014.0629,24715.6132,48310.4221,6859.6320,02123.5248,929
Bakers28011.7924,50712.6826,38910.5121,8689.8520,49917.4436,259
Butchers and Meat Cutters13018.2037,84319.2039,92011.4323,7679.7320,23329.5261,386
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic4017.3336,05417.6636,72113.3627,80112.8026,62823.2248,300
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators/Tenders, Metal/Plastic16018.8439,18919.3640,26215.1531,50313.7428,57326.0254,121
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators/Tenders, Metal/PlasticN/A18.7238,94319.7341,03414.9731,14213.6228,31827.9458,104
Cutting/ Punch/Press Mach. Setters, Optrs/Tenders, Metal/PlasticN/A18.0337,49619.0039,52914.9931,19213.7128,52026.1454,367
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators/Tenders, Metal/Plastic3019.8341,24618.1837,80911.5223,9699.9220,63723.9249,749
Grind/Lapping/Polish/Buffing Mach. Tool Setters, Operators/Tenders, Metal/Plastic5014.9931,17915.7532,75212.1225,20311.0823,05721.9645,685
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators/Tenders, Metal/PlasticN/A21.5844,88922.1245,99416.9835,30415.9033,06630.2462,893
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators/Tenders, Metal/PlasticN/A20.7443,13822.9547,74814.7330,62912.3225,61637.3877,766
Machinists84023.4448,76423.6149,11016.2833,85215.5932,42833.1869,025
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators/Tenders, Metal/PlasticN/A13.7928,68014.1729,47611.7824,50410.5421,93418.3938,254
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators/Tenders, Metal/Plastic9014.1529,42415.1031,42011.0422,97110.3421,51221.6445,016
Tool and Die Makers7025.4752,97024.6951,35518.0537,52815.0531,32232.8068,227
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers34021.3444,39521.6745,06916.8535,03216.1733,64028.7959,899
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators/Tenders7020.1141,82919.2640,05514.3429,82712.9526,92324.1850,308
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators/Tenders, Metal/Plastic1017.4736,33217.5136,41615.2931,79513.9228,95621.9145,584
Tool Grinders, Filers, and SharpenersN/A40.1483,49033.5069,67716.6834,69111.9624,87148.41100,685
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherN/A9.7420,26312.8026,6419.2719,2819.0318,77522.4646,724
Prepress Technicians and Workers2021.7645,26721.8745,49917.2135,79616.3233,93228.5959,476
Printing Press Operators11021.4844,66921.8145,37916.4234,14915.8632,98029.1460,614
Print Binding and Finishing Workers1016.7334,80318.0737,58312.1225,20911.0623,00928.3759,013
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers20010.4121,65510.7822,4239.3519,4629.1018,92913.2427,537
Sewing Machine Operators2011.8924,72414.8030,77410.7222,28410.0020,79931.9366,421
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers20N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
UpholsterersN/A13.1727,40215.6132,47610.5922,02010.0320,85225.3952,812
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All OtherN/A11.7624,45615.6932,65310.8622,59510.1721,15125.3452,712
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters4022.0245,79322.4146,61214.3929,92611.2823,46734.4471,646
Furniture Finishers2018.2437,94318.3338,13816.7434,83015.7632,76722.2246,221
Power Plant Operators5030.1862,76631.8066,13326.0854,22924.7251,41743.3290,108
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators9026.1254,32727.5857,36322.6647,11721.4344,56036.2875,462
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators16029.5861,51729.1760,67922.9647,76121.0343,73637.3977,772
Plant and System Operators, All OtherN/A32.0066,57029.4661,26421.3144,33214.5330,22236.7576,458
Chemical Equipment Operators/Tenders7011.5624,05215.0831,36510.7022,2549.9720,73926.5655,241
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, Still Mach. Setters, Optrs/Tenders6018.5038,49516.8835,0989.3519,4529.0918,90727.0356,235
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Mach. Setters, Operators/TendersN/A21.5144,73821.5144,72418.4238,32516.9535,24626.9255,992
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators/Tenders14021.2044,08921.5644,85016.6034,53414.3829,91226.3554,821
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand2012.3225,62413.1927,43010.8222,51110.2121,23717.8337,101
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators/Tenders9016.7834,91516.8335,01912.7326,48712.1225,20922.5646,917
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Mach. Setters, Operators/Tenders9017.5736,53217.6536,70913.7928,69212.8226,66923.2148,264
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers60021.1944,07422.1045,96513.9028,91012.4125,80434.4071,565
Dental Laboratory Technicians4014.1129,34917.2035,77110.5922,02010.0720,94027.9658,167
Medical Appliance Technicians3011.8924,72315.8632,98410.8022,46110.1521,11229.5761,504
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators/Tenders17012.5026,00516.4234,1579.9020,6099.3119,36228.2058,658
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators/Tenders9019.4140,37219.0639,64414.4129,96912.5025,98724.3950,716
Painters, Transportation EquipmentN/A27.5157,22626.7255,57924.1550,23122.1546,07530.6063,641
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators4015.9533,17816.1633,62110.1921,1869.2819,30923.5048,881
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators/Tenders2016.0933,47116.7034,73612.0425,03610.9722,82624.7751,538
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators/Tenders12017.1635,69517.3636,11213.6928,47612.9626,96122.3946,576
Helpers--Production Workers33013.1127,26514.3429,82710.2221,2539.5119,77321.5044,715
Production Workers, All Other17016.2133,71817.0035,34611.2923,48610.3821,58926.3354,771
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 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations -Eastern WDA 1Q 2015
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MedianAverageEntry Level10th90th
HourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnualHourlyAnnual
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations11,60015.9633,19317.5936,57410.7722,3899.4919,73928.8359,969
First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers,28025.4352,88225.0152,02415.2131,63412.1825,33538.2179,464
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Mach26030.7663,99930.3963,21518.6438,75215.5232,28743.5990,650
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity18011.6224,16112.4225,83210.7722,39310.0520,90916.5734,470
Bus Drivers, School or Special Client1,41016.7134,77616.6334,59213.5328,14812.5326,05921.3544,410
Driver/Sales Workers74011.4623,84113.9128,9229.3119,3809.0718,86621.1944,071
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers1,72022.3646,49922.4746,74015.8432,95314.1229,38130.9764,409
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers1,03017.7336,88820.8343,33411.3323,56410.4721,78035.8074,450
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs46011.7324,39812.5326,04810.3221,4709.6920,14716.3834,071
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels3025.1252,24825.9954,04216.2233,73515.5332,31336.0274,920
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants9012.5526,09212.3425,66310.2121,2439.4719,68114.7330,644
Transportation Inspectors10031.9666,48831.7165,95726.0254,12324.5451,03842.1387,635
Crane and Tower OperatorsN/A25.5153,05626.3954,90619.0739,66317.3236,04231.0964,664
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators6022.4246,62922.2046,19013.8428,78211.6524,23032.0566,664
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators55016.6334,59017.0135,37112.0725,10410.7422,32524.2350,385
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment23012.2725,53012.9726,9819.7220,2249.2419,22019.6140,800
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand3,00014.2729,68214.9531,0829.9220,6379.2819,30021.9345,624
Machine Feeders and Offbearers13014.8730,92915.8733,01411.5924,10010.3021,42022.5446,880
Packers and Packagers, Hand76013.3127,68213.3027,6699.7320,2449.1719,06817.9537,343
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors5018.1437,71620.3042,23514.2129,57013.0127,07433.4469,542
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