Roanoke.org logo. Roanoke.org logo.

Wages

 

Professional, Technical, Managerial - Clerical - Computers - Production - Materials Movement and Service

 


MONEY IN YOUR POCKETS

The 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 $1,984
Manager-Human Resources $1,895
Manager-Industrial Production/Plant $1,648
Manager-General & Operations $1,987
Engineer-Electrical $1,516
Engineer-Mechanical $1,415

Clerical Mean Weekly Wage
Bookkeeping/Accounting Clerk $637
Computer Operator $657
Executive Secretary/Admin Assistant $752
Receptionist/Switchboard Operator $459
General Office Clerk $551

Computers Mean Weekly Wage
Computer Programmer $1,418
Computer Support Specialist
$860

Production Mean Hourly Wage
Machinist $16.38
Printing Press Machine Operator $16.18
Machinery Maintenance Mechanic $20.69
Tool and Die Maker $16.98
Welder and Cutter $16.57
Electric & Electronics Equipment Assembler $14.33

Materials Movement & Service Mean Hourly Wage
Janitor/Cleaner

$11.97

Packer & Packager
$9.47
Stock Clerk & Order Filler
$11.22
  

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2010 Occupational Employment & Wage Estimates (Most recent data available)


Share | Share on Facebook! Share on Twitter! Share via Email!