Occupational Employment Statistics

November 2003 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Fargo-Moorhead, ND-MN MSA


For metropolitan area definitions used by the OES survey, see the MSA definitions page.

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in the Fargo-Moorhead, ND-MN MSA, a metropolitan statistical area that includes parts of North Dakota and Minnesota. These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

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SOC Major Groups in the Fargo-Moorhead, ND-MN MSA:

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All Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 101,070 $12.41 $15.26 $31,740 1.7 %
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 5,290 $28.33 $33.52 $69,730 1.7 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 300 $50.34 $58.70 $122,090 4.3 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,330 $33.73 $40.80 $84,870 2.5 %
11-1031 Legislators 50 $6.67 $8.94 $18,600 17.7 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 60 $20.49 $21.65 $45,040 4.9 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 200 $27.76 $30.74 $63,940 6.6 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 210 $32.81 $34.70 $72,180 3.5 %
11-2031 Public Relations Managers 70 $24.86 $25.73 $53,530 5.9 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 180 $22.96 $24.52 $51,010 4.1 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 300 $34.20 $35.49 $73,810 8.1 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 420 $30.37 $34.27 $71,280 3.8 %
11-3040 Human Resources Managers 130 $26.20 $29.48 $61,320 3.9 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 80 $25.21 $27.67 $57,560 4.8 %
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 50 $29.92 $32.06 $66,690 5.9 %
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 70 $25.38 $27.06 $56,280 4.0 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 170 $24.34 $25.80 $53,670 3.9 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 100 (4) (4) $64,210 2.5 %
11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 260 $31.13 $33.71 $70,120 1.7 %
11-9041 Engineering Managers 110 $33.72 $38.03 $79,100 5.7 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 150 $16.57 $18.06 $37,560 3.6 %
11-9081 Lodging Managers 40 $17.48 $19.04 $39,590 6.6 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 340 $25.51 $27.38 $56,940 3.8 %
11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 30 $20.15 $20.76 $43,190 1.9 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 260 $18.13 $18.92 $39,360 7.5 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 130 $18.49 $20.35 $42,330 4.9 %
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 3,090 $19.82 $21.38 $44,470 2.3 %
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 120 $18.71 $19.63 $40,830 3.1 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 190 $18.44 $20.33 $42,290 2.6 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 120 $20.05 $19.86 $41,320 3.7 %
13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 70 $20.71 $21.27 $44,230 6.0 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 140 $20.38 $20.47 $42,580 2.8 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 100 $15.43 $16.76 $34,860 7.5 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 160 $17.23 $18.35 $38,170 3.6 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 110 $28.09 $29.27 $60,870 4.1 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 740 $19.25 $20.21 $42,040 2.7 %
13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 50 $19.13 $20.42 $42,470 3.0 %
13-2031 Budget Analysts 40 $22.50 $22.88 $47,590 2.9 %
13-2041 Credit Analysts 90 $17.03 $20.40 $42,430 12.9 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts 90 $23.52 $27.18 $56,530 5.6 %
13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors (7) $20.87 $19.87 $41,330 5.4 %
13-2053 Insurance Underwriters (7) $14.31 $15.76 $32,770 2.4 %
13-2061 Financial Examiners 30 $32.64 $33.61 $69,900 2.9 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 230 $18.16 $22.08 $45,920 6.2 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 30 $27.47 $27.29 $56,760 2.0 %
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 2,720 $20.88 $22.74 $47,310 6.5 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers 400 $18.00 $21.10 $43,890 10.6 %
15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software (7) $32.44 $32.97 $68,580 3.7 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 820 $12.68 $14.43 $30,010 7.5 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 260 $28.09 $27.63 $57,460 2.3 %
15-1061 Database Administrators 80 $25.21 $27.40 $57,000 9.0 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 160 $21.65 $21.97 $45,700 2.0 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 110 $20.98 $21.55 $44,830 3.2 %
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts (7) $20.52 $22.07 $45,900 5.3 %
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 1,590 $22.69 $25.03 $52,070 4.8 %
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 110 $21.86 $24.45 $50,860 8.2 %
17-1022 Surveyors 30 $15.54 $19.53 $40,620 13.0 %
17-2021 Agricultural Engineers (7) $29.52 $29.08 $60,490 7.0 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 250 $24.62 $26.32 $54,750 3.8 %
17-2071 Electrical Engineers (7) $32.55 $33.72 $70,140 4.3 %
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 110 $32.56 $33.37 $69,420 4.7 %
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 80 $25.79 $26.93 $56,010 4.1 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 100 $13.01 $13.94 $28,990 5.6 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 90 $13.29 $17.14 $35,640 15.6 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 100 $16.58 $17.90 $37,240 4.5 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 130 $18.27 $19.32 $40,180 4.3 %
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 60 $19.17 $19.28 $40,090 4.2 %
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 30 $20.66 $21.91 $45,570 10.2 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 90 $13.43 $16.04 $33,360 11.3 %
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 960 $16.93 $19.07 $39,670 5.2 %
19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 170 $16.59 $19.48 $40,510 3.2 %
19-1022 Microbiologists 30 $16.20 $17.91 $37,250 6.8 %
19-2031 Chemists 60 $17.48 $21.14 $43,980 9.1 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 70 (7) (7) (7) (7)
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 60 $23.84 $24.22 $50,370 6.6 %
19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 190 $12.75 $13.97 $29,050 4.0 %
19-4021 Biological Technicians 50 $17.21 $16.76 $34,860 3.1 %
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 1,590 $13.92 $14.28 $29,700 3.6 %
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 50 $16.70 $16.61 $34,560 3.2 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 110 $19.49 $19.43 $40,410 3.2 %
21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists (7) $17.65 $17.94 $37,310 2.9 %
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors (7) $15.71 $17.13 $35,640 3.2 %
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors (7) $12.39 $13.50 $28,080 4.8 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 170 $18.47 $18.98 $39,480 3.0 %
21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 180 $16.61 $17.28 $35,940 4.6 %
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 130 $15.38 $15.10 $31,420 9.3 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 550 $8.28 $8.88 $18,470 2.7 %
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 620 $20.59 $26.11 $54,310 7.0 %
23-1011 Lawyers 270 $31.48 $36.21 $75,320 8.7 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 230 $16.50 $17.52 $36,430 6.2 %
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 5,830 $17.30 $18.22 $37,900 4.8 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $64,560 1.6 %
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $51,000 1.4 %
25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $63,800 1.9 %
25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $57,680 4.3 %
25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $55,310 1.6 %
25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $54,330 1.5 %
25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $65,390 7.5 %
25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $60,170 8.6 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $42,970 1.4 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $44,180 1.2 %
25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $46,230 1.7 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 110 $20.39 $19.07 $39,670 9.6 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 390 $7.61 $7.94 $16,520 5.5 %
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,370 (4) (4) $39,310 1.3 %
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 570 (4) (4) $38,480 2.4 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 80 (4) (4) $40,670 2.0 %
25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 260 (4) (4) $40,870 2.1 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 70 (4) (4) $40,920 2.5 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 40 $8.32 $9.20 $19,130 13.7 %
25-4021 Librarians 90 $18.10 $18.30 $38,070 2.0 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 130 $10.42 $11.14 $23,170 2.3 %
25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors 130 $16.65 $19.14 $39,810 7.0 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 30 $26.79 $26.31 $54,730 3.7 %
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 960 (4) (4) $21,000 3.7 %
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 1,250 $13.26 $14.87 $30,930 4.1 %
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers (7) $13.93 $15.17 $31,550 14.7 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 60 $8.66 $8.93 $18,580 4.0 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 120 $14.20 $14.50 $30,150 3.8 %
27-1025 Interior Designers 40 $15.17 $14.69 $30,540 9.4 %
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 90 $8.46 $9.09 $18,910 8.1 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 50 (4) (4) $37,170 5.2 %
27-3010 Announcers 60 $10.86 $11.28 $23,450 9.2 %
27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 60 $11.43 $12.23 $25,440 14.9 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists (7) $17.19 $18.20 $37,850 3.1 %
27-3041 Editors 60 $13.75 $16.11 $33,500 8.6 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 40 $24.21 $24.68 $51,330 6.4 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 50 $11.42 $13.02 $27,070 13.2 %
27-4021 Photographers 100 $8.66 $10.43 $21,700 9.7 %
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 40 $7.07 $10.04 $20,890 9.7 %
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 5,000 $19.57 $24.61 $51,190 3.0 %
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 40 $17.47 $18.28 $38,020 3.8 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 160 $34.97 $34.77 $72,320 3.6 %
29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (7) (5) $89.57 $186,300 9.9 %
29-1071 Physician Assistants 40 $30.88 $30.39 $63,210 5.6 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,800 $20.90 $21.60 $44,930 2.9 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 80 $19.80 $20.10 $41,810 3.9 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 80 $27.37 $27.47 $57,140 2.4 %
29-1125 Recreational Therapists 30 $12.41 $12.59 $26,180 6.1 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 30 $16.11 $16.19 $33,670 2.1 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 170 $22.48 $22.19 $46,160 4.3 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 100 $18.37 $18.80 $39,110 5.6 %
29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 170 $13.30 $13.69 $28,470 2.7 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 150 $25.31 $24.24 $50,410 5.2 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 60 $17.76 $18.36 $38,190 3.1 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 90 $10.97 $11.52 $23,960 3.7 %
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 80 $13.60 $13.97 $29,050 7.4 %
29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 30 $10.69 $10.96 $22,800 5.5 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 660 $13.12 $13.41 $27,890 3.0 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 210 $10.09 $10.49 $21,810 3.7 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 70 $11.66 $12.50 $25,990 7.9 %
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 2,700 $9.83 $10.13 $21,070 2.1 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 830 $8.85 $8.96 $18,640 2.5 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 990 $9.93 $9.99 $20,770 2.2 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 170 $13.50 $13.55 $28,170 2.6 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 110 $10.24 $10.50 $21,850 3.4 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 120 $11.17 $12.25 $25,470 2.4 %
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 50 $8.15 $8.18 $17,010 3.2 %
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 1,280 $12.90 $14.78 $30,740 7.2 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 70 $16.02 $16.79 $34,920 7.4 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 50 $23.11 $25.48 $53,000 5.2 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 270 $21.33 $21.35 $44,400 2.5 %
33-9032 Security Guards 450 $8.43 $9.27 $19,280 3.0 %
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 9,010 $6.99 $7.59 $15,780 1.4 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 90 $16.48 $15.92 $33,110 3.8 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 750 $10.07 $10.72 $22,300 3.2 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 410 $7.13 $7.14 $14,840 2.7 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 280 $8.29 $8.61 $17,900 6.9 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 730 $8.39 $8.71 $18,110 1.9 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (7) $7.30 $7.53 $15,660 3.5 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 420 $7.99 $8.20 $17,060 2.2 %
35-3011 Bartenders 740 $6.47 $6.66 $13,850 2.4 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,680 $7.27 $7.36 $15,300 2.0 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 400 $6.79 $7.31 $15,200 5.6 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,030 $6.23 $6.53 $13,590 2.3 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 100 $6.84 $7.11 $14,790 4.1 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 260 $6.57 $6.72 $13,980 2.2 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 390 $6.41 $6.47 $13,450 2.4 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 450 $6.76 $7.12 $14,800 2.8 %
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 3,310 $8.87 $9.88 $20,540 2.4 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 160 $11.34 $12.99 $27,020 3.7 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 50 $15.73 $16.91 $35,170 6.3 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,690 $9.09 $9.91 $20,620 3.2 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 910 $7.73 $7.74 $16,110 2.8 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 430 $10.66 $11.18 $23,250 3.4 %
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 2,870 $8.16 $9.57 $19,910 3.4 %
39-1011 Gaming Supervisors 30 $14.12 $12.82 $26,670 7.8 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 200 $12.44 $12.64 $26,290 10.4 %
39-3011 Gaming Dealers 280 $9.70 $10.11 $21,030 10.3 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 180 $7.97 $7.88 $16,380 4.4 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 330 $6.72 $7.50 $15,590 3.7 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 410 $11.65 $12.41 $25,820 10.4 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 560 $6.83 $7.63 $15,870 6.3 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 130 $7.83 $8.35 $17,380 7.7 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 160 $10.32 $11.03 $22,950 6.0 %
39-9041 Residential Advisors 60 $9.50 $11.08 $23,040 8.4 %
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 12,290 $9.51 $13.24 $27,550 2.6 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,190 $13.84 $15.72 $32,690 3.1 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 160 $24.04 $26.14 $54,380 4.8 %
41-2011 Cashiers 3,090 $7.35 $7.40 $15,400 1.0 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 700 $7.76 $8.18 $17,010 4.0 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 360 $12.49 $12.95 $26,930 3.2 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 3,600 $8.48 $10.17 $21,160 2.6 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 170 $15.12 $15.52 $32,290 6.1 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 500 $19.87 $24.48 $50,920 10.0 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 180 $21.67 $31.42 $65,360 23.2 %
41-3041 Travel Agents 170 $14.06 $16.09 $33,460 11.3 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 350 $23.34 $25.83 $53,730 7.6 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,220 $20.36 $22.60 $47,010 3.4 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 100 $11.57 $14.93 $31,050 9.8 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 70 $20.53 $22.84 $47,510 8.8 %
41-9041 Telemarketers 150 $9.00 $9.73 $20,240 5.3 %
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 18,280 $11.49 $12.26 $25,490 1.5 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 900 $16.24 $17.01 $35,380 1.8 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 110 $9.86 $9.85 $20,480 2.3 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 410 $11.50 $12.39 $25,770 3.6 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 290 $12.43 $12.78 $26,590 2.6 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,750 $11.88 $12.09 $25,150 2.0 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 130 $13.27 $13.85 $28,800 2.6 %
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 40 $13.02 $13.69 $28,470 3.1 %
43-3071 Tellers 540 $9.76 $10.01 $20,820 2.8 %
43-4021 Correspondence Clerks (7) $12.79 $13.01 $27,070 2.4 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 40 $15.26 $15.30 $31,830 2.1 %
43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (7) $14.06 $13.97 $29,060 3.6 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 1,470 $11.91 $12.46 $25,910 2.4 %
43-4071 File Clerks 160 $10.42 $10.47 $21,780 3.4 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 320 $8.24 $8.31 $17,280 2.1 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 160 $9.86 $9.95 $20,690 5.3 %
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 60 $7.81 $8.73 $18,160 5.8 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 150 $10.71 $11.51 $23,940 2.9 %
43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 70 $12.01 $12.27 $25,520 4.3 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 180 $12.17 $12.63 $26,270 2.9 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 110 $14.06 $14.65 $30,470 2.4 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 940 $9.88 $9.90 $20,580 2.2 %
43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 60 $16.25 $16.60 $34,530 4.7 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 60 $9.77 $10.04 $20,880 3.3 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 300 $16.05 $15.79 $32,840 2.5 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities (7) $12.62 $12.61 $26,230 2.7 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 50 $19.43 $19.27 $40,090 2.9 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 240 $21.89 $20.90 $43,470 2.4 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 230 $19.01 $18.29 $38,040 3.0 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 120 $17.34 $17.49 $36,380 4.1 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 670 $10.93 $11.56 $24,030 3.5 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 1,400 $8.67 $9.33 $19,410 2.4 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (7) $7.99 $8.53 $17,740 5.2 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 980 $14.25 $15.47 $32,170 2.9 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 120 $12.85 $13.31 $27,680 6.3 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 220 $10.33 $10.50 $21,850 3.9 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,330 $11.76