U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsLaminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls, bodies for golf carts, automobiles, or other products.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17,580 | 5.3 % | $14.40 | $29,960 | 1.2 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $9.42 | $11.37 | $13.86 | $17.00 | $20.40 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $19,590 | $23,640 | $28,830 | $35,370 | $42,420 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 4,940 | 0.96 | $13.94 | $29,000 |
| Ship and Boat Building | 4,620 | 3.67 | $15.40 | $32,030 |
| Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | 1,970 | 1.63 | $12.39 | $25,760 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 1,000 | 0.20 | $15.54 | $32,320 |
| Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | 920 | 1.36 | $14.65 | $30,470 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ship and Boat Building | 4,620 | 3.67 | $15.40 | $32,030 |
| Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | 1,970 | 1.63 | $12.39 | $25,760 |
| Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | 920 | 1.36 | $14.65 | $30,470 |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 4,940 | 0.96 | $13.94 | $29,000 |
| Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 880 | 0.86 | $13.93 | $28,980 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 90 | 0.01 | $20.04 | $41,690 |
| Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing | (8) | (8) | $18.78 | $39,070 |
| Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance | 330 | 0.47 | $15.92 | $33,100 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 1,000 | 0.20 | $15.54 | $32,320 |
| Ship and Boat Building | 4,620 | 3.67 | $15.40 | $32,030 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 2,070 | 0.74 | 5.45 | $12.43 | $25,850 |
| Florida | 1,690 | 0.23 | 1.72 | $14.75 | $30,680 |
| California | 1,600 | 0.11 | 0.83 | $14.53 | $30,210 |
| Washington | 1,100 | 0.40 | 2.94 | $15.05 | $31,300 |
| Ohio | 1,040 | 0.20 | 1.52 | $15.53 | $32,300 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 330 | 0.82 | 6.07 | $12.05 | $25,070 |
| Indiana | 2,070 | 0.74 | 5.45 | $12.43 | $25,850 |
| South Carolina | 760 | 0.42 | 3.12 | $14.43 | $30,020 |
| Washington | 1,100 | 0.40 | 2.94 | $15.05 | $31,300 |
| Rhode Island | 170 | 0.37 | 2.75 | $15.82 | $32,900 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | (8) | (8) | (8) | $19.32 | $40,180 |
| Louisiana | 350 | 0.19 | 1.38 | $17.90 | $37,240 |
| Maryland | 50 | 0.02 | 0.15 | $17.68 | $36,770 |
| Massachusetts | 80 | 0.03 | 0.19 | $16.83 | $35,010 |
| Utah | 200 | 0.17 | 1.23 | $16.57 | $34,480 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 1,540 | 14.19 | 105.13 | $11.75 | $24,440 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 540 | 0.14 | 1.03 | $13.91 | $28,920 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 530 | 0.37 | 2.76 | $15.33 | $31,890 |
| Birmingham-Hoover, AL | 300 | 0.63 | 4.64 | $11.69 | $24,310 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 300 | 0.21 | 1.58 | $15.38 | $32,000 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 300 | 0.30 | 2.21 | $14.97 | $31,140 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 260 | 0.12 | 0.86 | $14.53 | $30,220 |
| Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH | 250 | 0.25 | 1.86 | $14.39 | $29,920 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 200 | 1.62 | 12.03 | $16.46 | $34,240 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 190 | 0.17 | 1.27 | $13.72 | $28,540 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 1,540 | 14.19 | 105.13 | $11.75 | $24,440 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | 150 | 3.46 | 25.64 | $15.16 | $31,520 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 200 | 1.62 | 12.03 | $16.46 | $34,240 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | 150 | 0.78 | 5.79 | $15.17 | $31,560 |
| Merced, CA | 40 | 0.71 | 5.27 | $16.30 | $33,900 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | 110 | 0.69 | 5.15 | $16.81 | $34,970 |
| Birmingham-Hoover, AL | 300 | 0.63 | 4.64 | $11.69 | $24,310 |
| Valdosta, GA | 30 | 0.62 | 4.56 | $11.80 | $24,550 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | 120 | 0.49 | 3.61 | $15.04 | $31,270 |
| Tacoma, WA Metropolitan Division | 110 | 0.43 | 3.15 | $14.69 | $30,540 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metropolitan Division | (8) | (8) | (8) | $20.96 | $43,600 |
| Wichita, KS | 50 | 0.19 | 1.40 | $18.34 | $38,150 |
| Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA | (8) | (8) | (8) | $18.27 | $38,000 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | 40 | 0.39 | 2.88 | $17.63 | $36,680 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | 110 | 0.69 | 5.15 | $16.81 | $34,970 |
| Provo-Orem, UT | 80 | 0.42 | 3.14 | $16.55 | $34,420 |
| Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metropolitan Division | (8) | (8) | (8) | $16.52 | $34,360 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 200 | 1.62 | 12.03 | $16.46 | $34,240 |
| Columbus, OH | 160 | 0.17 | 1.30 | $16.45 | $34,210 |
| Merced, CA | 40 | 0.71 | 5.27 | $16.30 | $33,900 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | 330 | 1.90 | 14.09 | $15.77 | $32,800 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | 320 | 1.60 | 11.88 | $15.34 | $31,910 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | 280 | 0.72 | 5.33 | $13.66 | $28,420 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | 270 | 1.49 | 11.07 | $11.06 | $23,000 |
| Western Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | 100 | 0.42 | 3.09 | $14.08 | $29,280 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | 330 | 1.90 | 14.09 | $15.77 | $32,800 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | 320 | 1.60 | 11.88 | $15.34 | $31,910 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | 270 | 1.49 | 11.07 | $11.06 | $23,000 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | 80 | 1.07 | 7.93 | $15.82 | $32,910 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | 70 | 1.05 | 7.78 | $16.05 | $33,380 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | 50 | 0.41 | 3.07 | $17.57 | $36,550 |
| Northwestern Texas nonmetropolitan area | (8) | (8) | (8) | $16.71 | $34,760 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | 70 | 1.05 | 7.78 | $16.05 | $33,380 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | 80 | 1.07 | 7.93 | $15.82 | $32,910 |
| Northeastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | 330 | 1.90 | 14.09 | $15.77 | $32,800 |
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
