U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsInstall, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38,050 | 2.8 % | $24.39 | $50,730 | 1.0 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $14.50 | $18.46 | $23.80 | $30.63 | $35.27 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $30,170 | $38,400 | $49,510 | $63,710 | $73,360 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Equipment Contractors | 11,430 | 0.69 | $24.25 | $50,440 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 5,180 | 0.79 | $22.82 | $47,460 |
| Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | 1,820 | 1.69 | $25.83 | $53,730 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 1,810 | 0.38 | $29.87 | $62,130 |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | 1,580 | 0.83 | $25.40 | $52,840 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | 1,820 | 1.69 | $25.83 | $53,730 |
| Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing | 870 | 1.40 | $20.74 | $43,140 |
| Sawmills and Wood Preservation | 1,100 | 1.32 | $19.65 | $40,870 |
| Foundries | 1,380 | 1.07 | $25.32 | $52,670 |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | 1,580 | 0.83 | $25.40 | $52,840 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support Activities for Water Transportation | 190 | 0.21 | $33.90 | $70,510 |
| Tobacco Manufacturing | (8) | (8) | $32.30 | $67,180 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 1,130 | 0.67 | $30.96 | $64,390 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 240 | 0.04 | $30.43 | $63,300 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 1,810 | 0.38 | $29.87 | $62,130 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3,710 | 0.35 | 1.20 | $21.32 | $44,350 |
| Michigan | 3,090 | 0.79 | 2.70 | $27.99 | $58,210 |
| Ohio | 2,560 | 0.51 | 1.73 | $24.57 | $51,100 |
| Indiana | 2,390 | 0.85 | 2.92 | $23.56 | $49,010 |
| California | 1,790 | 0.13 | 0.43 | $27.36 | $56,900 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 2,390 | 0.85 | 2.92 | $23.56 | $49,010 |
| Wyoming | 220 | 0.79 | 2.70 | $27.96 | $58,150 |
| Mississippi | 850 | 0.79 | 2.71 | $20.06 | $41,720 |
| Michigan | 3,090 | 0.79 | 2.70 | $27.99 | $58,210 |
| Maine | 440 | 0.75 | 2.58 | $22.59 | $46,980 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1,430 | 0.52 | 1.77 | $32.33 | $67,240 |
| Alaska | 130 | 0.41 | 1.40 | $29.71 | $61,800 |
| New York | 1,130 | 0.13 | 0.45 | $29.53 | $61,420 |
| Minnesota | 1,010 | 0.38 | 1.31 | $28.83 | $59,970 |
| Illinois | 980 | 0.17 | 0.59 | $28.59 | $59,460 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 1,130 | 0.43 | 1.46 | $22.58 | $46,970 |
| Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metropolitan Division | 840 | 1.21 | 4.16 | $29.54 | $61,450 |
| Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metropolitan Division | 790 | 0.74 | 2.52 | $30.16 | $62,730 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 750 | 0.75 | 2.58 | $28.06 | $58,360 |
| Birmingham-Hoover, AL | 680 | 1.39 | 4.77 | $20.19 | $41,990 |
| Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division | 550 | 0.57 | 1.95 | $32.99 | $68,620 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 530 | 0.30 | 1.03 | $29.71 | $61,790 |
| Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL Metropolitan Division | 500 | 0.14 | 0.47 | $34.23 | $71,190 |
| Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN | 490 | 0.82 | 2.79 | $25.68 | $53,410 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 490 | 0.22 | 0.74 | $21.50 | $44,720 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula, MS | 250 | 4.75 | 16.28 | $24.67 | $51,310 |
| Longview, WA | 160 | 4.63 | 15.85 | $29.90 | $62,190 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | 390 | 2.49 | 8.54 | $27.45 | $57,100 |
| Glens Falls, NY | 110 | 2.13 | 7.30 | $25.94 | $53,950 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 270 | 1.95 | 6.68 | $23.46 | $48,800 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | 80 | 1.91 | 6.54 | $22.49 | $46,790 |
| Lima, OH | 90 | 1.86 | 6.36 | $24.49 | $50,940 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | 100 | 1.80 | 6.15 | $21.50 | $44,710 |
| Bangor, ME | 100 | 1.51 | 5.16 | $24.38 | $50,700 |
| Birmingham-Hoover, AL | 680 | 1.39 | 4.77 | $20.19 | $41,990 |
Top paying metropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | (8) | (8) | (8) | $43.12 | $89,680 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | (8) | (8) | (8) | $35.40 | $73,630 |
| Spokane, WA | 40 | 0.19 | 0.65 | $34.42 | $71,590 |
| Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL Metropolitan Division | 500 | 0.14 | 0.47 | $34.23 | $71,190 |
| Tacoma, WA Metropolitan Division | 140 | 0.55 | 1.87 | $33.23 | $69,120 |
| Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division | 550 | 0.57 | 1.95 | $32.99 | $68,620 |
| Kennewick-Pasco-Richland, WA | 40 | 0.42 | 1.44 | $32.72 | $68,060 |
| Flint, MI | 170 | 1.35 | 4.62 | $32.51 | $67,620 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 90 | 0.46 | 1.58 | $32.18 | $66,930 |
| Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA | 40 | 0.05 | 0.16 | $31.68 | $65,900 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest employment in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | 430 | 1.93 | 6.60 | $25.09 | $52,200 |
| Eastern Texas nonmetropolitan area | 370 | 1.34 | 4.58 | $19.08 | $39,680 |
| West Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | 260 | 1.49 | 5.09 | $23.01 | $47,850 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | 240 | 1.91 | 6.52 | $19.69 | $40,960 |
| Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | 230 | 1.87 | 6.40 | $18.17 | $37,790 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | 210 | 3.94 | 13.51 | $29.74 | $61,850 |
| Northeastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | 170 | 3.54 | 12.11 | $27.84 | $57,900 |
| Other Nevada nonmetropolitan area | 120 | 2.21 | 7.58 | $20.55 | $42,740 |
| North Idaho nonmetropolitan area | 90 | 1.97 | 6.75 | $19.92 | $41,440 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | 430 | 1.93 | 6.60 | $25.09 | $52,200 |
Top paying nonmetropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Railbelt / Southwest Alaska nonmetropolitan area | 100 | 1.34 | 4.60 | $32.74 | $68,090 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | 210 | 3.94 | 13.51 | $29.74 | $61,850 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | (8) | (8) | (8) | $28.11 | $58,480 |
| Far Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | 60 | 0.36 | 1.22 | $27.95 | $58,140 |
| Northeastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | 170 | 3.54 | 12.11 | $27.84 | $57,900 |
These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors, all metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, and all states and the District of Columbia. The top employment and wage figures are provided above. The complete list is available in the downloadable XLS files.
The percentile wage estimate is the value of a wage below which a certain percent of workers fall. The median wage is the 50th percentile wage estimate--50 percent of workers earn less than the median and 50 percent of workers earn more than the median. More about percentile wages.
(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.
(2) 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) 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.
(8) Estimate not released.
(9) The location quotient is the ratio of the area concentration of occupational employment to the national average concentration. A location quotient greater than one indicates the occupation has a higher share of employment than average, and a location quotient less than one indicates the occupation is less prevalent in the area than average.
Other OES estimates and related information:
May 2012 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2012 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2012 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2012 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
Last Modified Date: March 29, 2013
