MONEY IN YOUR POCKETSThe Roanoke Region offers a range of diverse industries providing competitive job opportunities. The following charts outline the average wages for each general profession. For more information on jobs not listed here, visit the
Bureau of Labor Statistics.
| Professional, Technical & Managerial | Mean Weekly Wage
|
Manager-Computer/Information Systems
| $2.081 |
| Manager-Human Resources | $1,952 |
| Manager-Industrial Production/Plant | $1,741 |
| Manager-General & Operations | $1,866 |
| Engineer-Electrical | $1,458 |
| Engineer-Mechanical | $1,379 |
| Clerical | Mean Weekly Wage
|
| Bookkeeping/Accounting Clerk | $573 |
| Computer Operator | $738 |
Executive Secretary/Admin Assistant
| $708 |
| Receptionist/Switchboard Operator | $489 |
General Office Clerk
| $466 |
Computers
| Mean Weekly Wage
|
Computer Programmer
| $1,123 |
Computer Support Specialist
| $806 |
| Production | Mean Hourly Wage |
| Machinist | $15.63 |
| Printing Press Machine Operator | $16.34 |
Machinery Maintenance Mechanic
| $19.43 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $18.52 |
| Welder and Cutter | $14.64 |
| Electric & Electronics Equipment Assembler | $13.28 |
| Materials Movement & Service | Mean Hourly Wage |
| Janitor/Cleaner | $11.47 |
Packer & Packager
| $9.22 |
Stock Clerk & Order Filler
| $10.81 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2008 Occupational Employment & Wage Estimates (Most recent data available)
