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2000 OCCUPATIONAL WAGES-TENNESSEE METROPOLITIAN STATISTICAL (MSA) AND BALANCE OF STATE (BOS) AREAS

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Architecture and Engineering Occupations

Occupational title Occ. code Est. empl. Mean wage Entry wage 25th pct Median wage 75th pct
Materials Engineers 17-2131 40 57,330 46,580 49,470 56,630 65,880
    27.55 22.40 23.80 27.25 31.65
Mechanical Drafters 17-3013 230 37,790 28,710 30,830 35,190 44,210
    18.15 13.80 14.80 16.90 21.25
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 17-3027   38,970 28,990 30,860 36,070 45,170
    18.75 13.95 14.85 17.35 21.70
Mechanical Engineers 17-2141 470 58,060 42,080 45,800 57,020 69,010
    27.90 20.25 22.00 27.40 33.20
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 17-3031 500 25,740 20,510 23,750 25,920 28,090
    12.40 9.85 11.40 12.45 13.50
Surveyors 17-1022 320 30,890 22,120 25,210 31,200 34,910
    14.85 10.65 12.10 15.00 16.80
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Most occupations have hourly wages displayed. Hourly wage rates for occupations where workers typically work fewer than 2080 hours a year are not available. Annual wages are displayed for such jobs. Starting or entry wage is the mean (average) of the lower third of survey wages. Information on starting wage was not collected as part of the survey. Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Employment Security Division - Research and Statistics