U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsThis major group comprises the following occupations: Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors ; First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand ; First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators ; Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ; Commercial Pilots ; Air Traffic Controllers ; Airfield Operations Specialists ; Flight Attendants ; Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians ; Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity ; Bus Drivers, School or Special Client ; Driver/Sales Workers ; Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers ; Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers ; Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs ; Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other ; Locomotive Engineers ; Locomotive Firers ; Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers ; Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators ; Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters ; Subway and Streetcar Operators ; Rail Transportation Workers, All Other ; Sailors and Marine Oilers ; Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels ; Motorboat Operators ; Ship Engineers ; Bridge and Lock Tenders ; Parking Lot Attendants ; Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants ; Traffic Technicians ; Transportation Inspectors ; Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants ; Transportation Workers, All Other ; Conveyor Operators and Tenders ; Crane and Tower Operators ; Dredge Operators ; Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators ; Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining ; Hoist and Winch Operators ; Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators ; Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment ; Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand ; Machine Feeders and Offbearers ; Packers and Packagers, Hand ; Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators ; Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers ; Wellhead Pumpers ; Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors ; Mine Shuttle Car Operators ; Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders ; Material Moving Workers, All Other
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this major group:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,547,980 | 0.3 % | $15.70 | $32,660 | 0.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this major group:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $8.36 | $9.89 | $13.66 | $18.95 | $25.63 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $17,400 | $20,580 | $28,400 | $39,410 | $53,320 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Freight Trucking | 665,560 | 76.99 | $19.30 | $40,140 |
| Employment Services | 508,790 | 19.08 | $11.15 | $23,190 |
| Warehousing and Storage | 367,860 | 57.56 | $15.44 | $32,120 |
| Couriers and Express Delivery Services | 332,290 | 69.26 | $19.60 | $40,770 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 322,010 | 5.76 | $18.52 | $38,530 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School and Employee Bus Transportation | 172,260 | 86.05 | $14.23 | $29,610 |
| General Freight Trucking | 665,560 | 76.99 | $19.30 | $40,140 |
| Charter Bus Industry | 23,920 | 76.95 | $14.11 | $29,340 |
| Inland Water Transportation | 18,990 | 76.04 | $24.37 | $50,690 |
| Urban Transit Systems | 30,110 | 75.52 | $15.85 | $32,970 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 56,630 | 2.78 | $38.42 | $79,920 |
| Scheduled Air Transportation | 179,070 | 43.67 | $31.54 | $65,600 |
| Nonscheduled Air Transportation | 19,930 | 48.71 | $29.71 | $61,790 |
| Postal Service | 13,640 | 2.02 | $28.66 | $59,600 |
| Technical and Trade Schools | 5,300 | 3.43 | $27.19 | $56,550 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 893,650 | 63.82 | 0.95 | $16.16 | $33,620 |
| Texas | 675,880 | 66.99 | 1.00 | $15.30 | $31,820 |
| New York | 435,750 | 52.22 | 0.78 | $17.88 | $37,200 |
| Illinois | 433,260 | 78.37 | 1.17 | $16.19 | $33,670 |
| Pennsylvania | 392,900 | 71.65 | 1.07 | $15.74 | $32,740 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 232,970 | 90.67 | 1.35 | $14.54 | $30,240 |
| Arkansas | 102,870 | 90.59 | 1.35 | $14.24 | $29,610 |
| Kentucky | 149,710 | 87.24 | 1.30 | $16.21 | $33,710 |
| Indiana | 235,040 | 86.26 | 1.28 | $15.32 | $31,870 |
| Nebraska | 77,660 | 86.13 | 1.28 | $15.87 | $33,010 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 23,980 | 77.84 | 1.16 | $21.09 | $43,860 |
| District of Columbia | 16,260 | 25.43 | 0.38 | $18.76 | $39,010 |
| Wyoming | 22,060 | 81.73 | 1.22 | $18.17 | $37,800 |
| Hawaii | 37,110 | 64.92 | 0.97 | $17.99 | $37,420 |
| New York | 435,750 | 52.22 | 0.78 | $17.88 | $37,200 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 276,030 | 77.93 | 1.16 | $16.57 | $34,460 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 264,920 | 53.17 | 0.79 | $18.71 | $38,910 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 262,700 | 68.81 | 1.02 | $15.72 | $32,690 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 173,110 | 69.30 | 1.03 | $16.89 | $35,130 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 169,790 | 77.15 | 1.15 | $16.29 | $33,880 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 134,920 | 67.40 | 1.00 | $14.89 | $30,970 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 108,130 | 94.78 | 1.41 | $15.57 | $32,400 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 103,000 | 57.08 | 0.85 | $16.70 | $34,740 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 102,720 | 61.02 | 0.91 | $16.79 | $34,930 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 98,040 | 42.83 | 0.64 | $17.70 | $36,820 |