U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsThese national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in SIC Industry Group 591 - Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores.
SIC Industry Group 591 - Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores is part of: SIC Major Group 59 - Miscellaneous Retail.
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| SOC Code Number | Occupation Title | Employment | Percent of Total | Median Hourly | Mean Hourly | Mean Annual (1) | Mean RSE |
| 00-0000 | Industry Total | 652,830 | 100.00% | $7.92 | $11.73 | $24,400 | 0.9 % |
| Management Occupations top | |||||||
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| SOC Code Number | Occupation Title | Employment | Percent of Total | Median Hourly | Mean Hourly | Mean Annual (1) | Mean RSE |
| 11-0000 | Management Occupations | 14,980 | 2.29% | $22.19 | $26.42 | $54,950 | 3.4 % |
| 11-1011 | Chief Executives | 500 | 0.08% | $54.85 | $46.46 | $96,630 | 10.2 % |
| 11-1021 | General and Operations Managers | 11,580 | 1.77% | $20.66 | $25.19 | $52,400 | 3.3 % |
| 11-2011 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | 30 | 0.00% | $29.22 | $27.56 | $57,320 | 10.9 % |
| 11-2022 | Sales Managers | (5) | (5) | $24.28 | $25.52 | $53,070 | 12.9 % |
| 11-3011 | Administrative Services Managers | 150 | 0.02% | $17.99 | $20.43 | $42,500 | 17.8 % |
| 11-3021 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 120 | 0.02% | $34.17 | $34.22 | $71,180 | 6.7 % |
| 11-3031 | Financial Managers | 240 | 0.04% | $31.09 | $30.88 | $64,230 | 6.9 % |
| 11-3040 | Human Resources Managers (3) | 270 | 0.04% | $17.94 | $20.93 | $43,530 | 5.8 % |
| 11-3061 | Purchasing Managers (3) | 470 | 0.07% | $14.70 | $17.51 | $36,430 | 3.3 % |
| 11-3071 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 160 | 0.02% | $23.31 | $26.02 | $54,130 | 6.1 % |
| 11-9111 | Medical and Health Services Managers | (5) | (5) | $35.51 | $32.76 | $68,150 | 4.0 % |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations top | |||||||
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| SOC Code Number | Occupation Title | Employment | Percent of Total | Median Hourly | Mean Hourly | Mean Annual (1) | Mean RSE |
| 13-0000 | Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 3,190 | 0.49% | $15.52 | $17.07 | $35,500 | 3.2 % |
| 13-1022 | Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (3) | 1,550 | 0.24% | $13.41 | $15.47 | $32,170 | 4.0 % |
| 13-1023 | Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (3) | (5) | (5) | $19.52 | $20.44 | $42,510 | 5.6 % |
| 13-1071 | Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists | 30 | 0.00% | $17.14 | $16.12 | $33,530 | 7.5 % |
| 13-1073 | Training and Development Specialists | (5) | (5) | $15.37 | $16.55 | $34,420 | 7.3 % |
| 13-2011 | Accountants and Auditors (3) | 640 | 0.10% | $16.93 | $19.17 | $39,870 | 6.2 % |
| 13-2051 | Financial Analysts | (5) | (5) | $44.46 | $35.39 | $73,610 | 22.8 % |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations top | |||||||
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| SOC Code Number | Occupation Title | Employment | Percent of Total | Median Hourly | Mean Hourly | Mean Annual (1) | Mean RSE |
| 15-0000 | Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 1,050 | 0.16% | $20.25 | $21.81 | $45,370 | 5.0 % |
| 15-1021 | Computer Programmers (3) | 130 | 0.02% | $24.37 | $24.95 | $51,890 | 3.0 % |
| 15-1041 | Computer Support Specialists | 380 | 0.06% | $15.53 | $15.55 | $32,330 | 7.1 % |
| 15-1061 | Database Administrators (3) | 70 | 0.01% | $18.99 | $21.16 | $44,010 | 5.5 % |
| 15-1071 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | (5) | (5) | $23.42 | $23.72 | $49,330 | 6.1 % |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations top | |||||||
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| SOC Code Number | Occupation Title | Employment | Percent of Total | Median Hourly | Mean Hourly | Mean Annual (1) | Mean RSE |
| 17-0000 | Architecture and Engineering Occupations | (5) | (5) | $21.62 | $20.34 | $42,300 | 7.9 % |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top | |||||||
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| SOC Code Number | Occupation Title | Employment | Percent of Total | Median Hourly | Mean Hourly | Mean Annual (1) | Mean RSE |
| 27-0000 | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | 170 | 0.03% | $12.27 | $14.08 | $29,290 | 13.9 % |
| 27-1023 | Floral Designers | (5) | (5) | $8.93 | $9.74 | $20,250 | 10.5 % |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations top | |||||||
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| SOC Code Number | Occupation Title | Employment | Percent of Total | Median Hourly | Mean Hourly | Mean Annual (1) | Mean RSE |
| 29-0000 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 187,720 | 28.75% | $11.80 | $18.95 | $39,410 | 1.0 % |
| 29-1051 | Pharmacists (3) | 84,230 | 12.90% | $31.98 | $29.73 | $61,830 | 0.4 % |
| 29-1111 | Registered Nurses (3) | 420 | 0.06% | $19.65 | $20.34 | $42,300 | 3.9 % |
| 29-1126 | Respiratory Therapists (3) | (5) | (5) | $15.56 | $16.54 | $34,400 | 4.7 % |
| 29-2052 | Pharmacy Technicians (3) | 100,310 | 15.37% | $8.46 | $9.01 | $18,740 | 0.5 % |
| 29-2071 | Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 110 | 0.02% | $10.17 | $11.38 | $23,660 | 6.8 % |
| Healthcare Support Occupations top | |||||||
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| SOC Code Number | Occupation Title | Employment | Percent of Total | Median Hourly | Mean Hourly | Mean Annual (1) | Mean RSE |
| 31-0000 | Healthcare Support Occupations | 22,330 | 3.42% | $7.62 | $7.96 | $16,570 | 1.4 % |
| 31-9095 | Pharmacy Aides (3) | 22,260 | 3.41% | $7.38 | $7.76 | $16,150 | 0.9 % |
| Protective Service Occupations top | |||||||
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| SOC Code Number | Occupation Title | Employment | Percent of Total | Median Hourly | Mean Hourly | Mean Annual (1) | Mean RSE |
| 33-0000 | Protective Service Occupations | 990 | 0.15% | $8.04 | $10.11 | $21,040 | 8.7 % |
| 33-9032 | Security Guards (3) | 930 | 0.14% | $8.21 | $9.41 | $19,570 | 4.2 % |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations top | |||||||
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| SOC Code Number | Occupation Title | Employment | Percent of Total | Median Hourly | Mean Hourly | Mean Annual (1) | Mean RSE |
| 35-0000 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 3,470 | 0.53% | $6.35 | $6.69 | $13,900 | 2.9 % |
| 35-1012 | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 120 | 0.02% | $11.08 | $12.60 | $26,210 | 8.9 % |
| 35-2015 | Cooks, Short Order (3) | 170 | 0.03% | $7.15 | $7.35 | $15,290 | 2.4 % |
| 35-2021 | Food Preparation Workers | (5) | (5) | $6.02 | $5.89 | $12,250 | 5.3 % |
| 35-3021 | Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food (3) | 1,440 | 0.22% | $6.52 | $6.53 | $13,580 | 3.1 % |
| 35-3022 | Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop (3) | (5) | (5) | $6.25 | $6.51 | $13,540 | 2.7 % |
| 35-3031 | Waiters and Waitresses (3) | 230 | 0.04% | $6.02 | $6.09 | $12,670 | 1.6 % |
| 35-9021 | Dishwashers | 110 | 0.02% | $6.23 | $6.43 | $13,380 | 3.4 % |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top | |||||||
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| SOC Code Number | Occupation Title | Employment | Percent of Total | Median Hourly | Mean Hourly | Mean Annual (1) | Mean RSE |
| 37-0000 | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 1,720 | 0.26% | $6.55 | $7.40 | $15,400 | 5.0 % |
| 37-2011 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (3) | 1,620 | 0.25% | $6.45 | $7.19 | $14,950 | 1.5 % |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations top | |||||||
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| SOC Code Number | Occupation Title | Employment | Percent of Total | Median Hourly | Mean Hourly | Mean Annual (1) | Mean RSE |
| 39-0000 | Personal Care and Service Occupations | 560 | 0.09% | $7.68 | $7.94 | $16,510 | 5.0 % |
| 39-5012 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 560 | 0.09% | $7.68 | $7.94 | $16,510 | 5.1 % |
| Sales and Related Occupations top | |||||||
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| SOC Code Number | Occupation Title | Employment | Percent of Total | Median Hourly | Mean Hourly | Mean Annual (1) | Mean RSE |
| 41-0000 | Sales and Related Occupations | 337,610 | 51.71% | $6.72 | $8.00 | $16,650 | 0.6 % |
| 41-1011 | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers | 59,520 | 9.12% | $12.26 | $13.24 | $27,530 | 1.1 % |
| 41-1012 | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers | (5) | (5) | $12.26 | $14.65 | $30,470 | 25.0 % |
| 41-2011 | Cashiers (3) | 240,760 | 36.88% | $6.40 | $6.82 | $14,190 | 0.4 % |
| 41-2021 | Counter and Rental Clerks (3) | 1,120 | 0.17% | $7.39 | $7.60 | $15,800 | 1.7 % |
| 41-2031 | Retail Salespersons (3) | 32,250 | 4.94% | $6.72 | $7.23 | $15,040 | 0.7 % |
| 41-4011 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (3) | 190 | 0.03% | $19.67 | $19.33 | $40,200 | 7.1 % |
| 41-4012 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (3) | (5) | (5) | $9.36 | $12.74 | $26,490 | 7.5 % |
| 41-9011 | Demonstrators and Product Promoters (3) | 2,830 | 0.43% | $7.54 | $7.75 | $16,130 | 2.3 % |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations top | |||||||
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| SOC Code Number | Occupation Title | Employment | Percent of Total | Median Hourly | Mean Hourly | Mean Annual (1) | Mean RSE |
| 43-0000 | Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 56,950 | 8.72% | $8.05 | $8.77 | $18,240 | 1.5 % |
| 43-1011 | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers (3) | 1,530 | 0.23% | $14.83 | $15.57 | $32,380 | 3.1 % |
| 43-2011 | Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (3) | (5) | (5) | $8.62 | $8.69 | $18,080 | 4.9 % |
| 43-3011 | Bill and Account Collectors (3) | 1,880 | 0.29% | $10.37 | $10.74 | $22,330 | 2.3 % |
| 43-3021 | Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators (3) | 2,430 | 0.37% | $9.89 | $10.33 | $21,480 | 1.7 % |
| 43-3031 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (3) | 6,530 | 1.00% | $10.09 | $10.59 | $22,020 | 1.0 % |
| 43-3051 | Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (3) | 70 | 0.01% | $12.83 | $12.36 | $25,720 | 8.4 % |
| 43-3061 | Procurement Clerks (3) | (5) | (5) | $8.38 | $9.47 | $19,710 | 3.8 % |
| 43-4051 | Customer Service Representatives | 1,020 | 0.16% | $9.36 | $9.41 | $19,570 | 3.2 % |
| 43-4071 | File Clerks (3) | 110 | 0.02% | $7.29 | $7.85 | $16,340 | 2.6 % |
| 43-4151 | Order Clerks | 1,150 | 0.18% | $9.78 | $9.87 | $20,520 | 4.4 % |
| 43-4161 | Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (3) | 80 | 0.01% | $12.18 | $12.35 | $25,680 | 3.3 % |
| 43-4171 | Receptionists and Information Clerks (3) | 220 | 0.03% | $9.56 | $9.97 | $20,730 | 5.6 % |
| 43-5021 | Couriers and Messengers (3) | 470 | 0.07% | $7.90 | $7.98 | $16,600 | 1.9 % |
| 43-5061 | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (3) | 11,400 | 1.75% | $6.40 | $7.10 | $14,770 | 2.5 % |
| 43-5071 | Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks (3) | 2,630 | 0.40% | $10.46 | $10.57 | $21,970 | 2.2 % |
| 43-5081 | Stock Clerks and Order Fillers (3) | 17,150 | 2.63% | $6.89 | $7.47 | $15,540 | 0.9 % |
| 43-6011 | Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 970 | 0.15% | $12.38 | $12.90 | $26,820 | 3.1 % |
| 43-6014 | Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 360 | 0.06% | $10.50 | $11.06 | $23,010 | 7.5 % |
| 43-9011 | Computer Operators (3) | 210 | 0.03% | $11.67 | $12.36 | $25,700 | 2.5 % |
| 43-9021 | Data Entry Keyers (3) | 690 | 0.11% | $10.15 | $10.29 | $21,400 | 1.9 % |
| 43-9051 | Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service (3) | 40 | 0.01% | $9.28 | $9.52 | $19,800 | 4.1 % |
| 43-9061 | Office Clerks, General | 5,660 | 0.87% | $9.22 | $9.57 | $19,900 | 2.2 % |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations top | |||||||
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| SOC Code Number | Occupation Title | Employment | Percent of Total | Median Hourly | Mean Hourly | Mean Annual (1) | Mean RSE |
| 49-0000 | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 550 | 0.08% | $10.22 | $10.81 | $22,490 | 5.9 % |
| 49-2011 | Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | (5) | (5) | $7.87 | $9.17 | $19,080 | 20.2 % |
| 49-9042 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (3) | 420 | 0.06% | $11.17 | $11.38 | $23,670 | 4.1 % |
| Production Occupations top | |||||||
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| SOC Code Number | Occupation Title | Employment | Percent of Total | Median Hourly | Mean Hourly | Mean Annual (1) | Mean RSE |
| 51-0000 | Production Occupations | 7,720 | 1.18% | $6.67 | $7.76 | $16,130 | 4.0 % |
| 51-1011 | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers | 1,920 | 0.29% | $8.87 | $11.65 | $24,220 | 8.9 % |
| 51-9131 | Photographic Process Workers (3) | 1,210 | 0.19% | $6.29 | $6.31 | $13,120 | 2.1 % |
| 51-9132 | Photographic Processing Machine Operators (3) | 4,550 | 0.70% | $6.53 | $6.60 | $13,730 | 1.1 % |
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| SOC Code Number | Occupation Title | Employment | Percent of Total | Median Hourly | Mean Hourly | Mean Annual (1) | Mean RSE |
| 53-0000 | Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 13,730 | 2.10% | $8.36 | $9.33 | $19,410 | 3.6 % |
| 53-1021 | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand | 50 | 0.01% | $20.08 | $19.67 | $40,910 | 7.9 % |
| 53-1031 | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 80 | 0.01% | $15.49 | $16.10 | $33,480 | 8.6 % |
| 53-3031 | Driver/Sales Workers (3) | 1,850 | 0.28% | $7.68 | $8.13 | $16,900 | 2.8 % |
| 53-3032 | Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer | 410 | 0.06% | $16.13 | $16.89 | $35,120 | 9.5 % |
| 53-3033 | Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services | 6,620 | 1.01% | $7.85 | $8.37 | $17,420 | 3.5 % |
| 53-7051 | Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (3) | 380 | 0.06% | $13.58 | $13.33 | $27,720 | 3.0 % |
| 53-7062 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,480 | 0.23% | $8.05 | $8.68 | $18,050 | 5.6 % |
| 53-7064 | Packers and Packagers, Hand (3) | 2,640 | 0.40% | $8.24 | $9.28 | $19,300 | 7.7 % |
About 1999 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
Estimates for residual, "All Other", occupations are not available.
(1) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.
(3) = Wage rates are calculated using three years of data: 1997, 1998, and 1999.
(5) = Estimates not released due to high relative standard error.
The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.
Industry-Specific occupational employment and wage estimates for other SIC groups:
SIC 59 - Miscellaneous Retail1999 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
Other OES estimates and related information:
1999 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (cross-industry estimates)
1999 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (cross-industry estimates)
1999 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (cross-industry estimates)
List of Occupations in SOC Code Number Order
List of Occupations in Alphabetical Order
Last modified: October 16, 2001
