Table 1
Median hourly wage of blue-collar workers in New York state, by occupation, 2000–2016 (in 2016 dollars)
| 2000 | 2004 | 2008 | 2012 | 2016 | 2000–2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction and extraction | ||||||
| Median wage | $26.90 | $26.61 | $26.32 | $26.02 | $26.85 | -0.2% |
| Employment | 327,170 | 312,700 | 341,190 | 293,030 | 328,820 | +0.5% |
| Installation, maintenance, and repair | ||||||
| Median wage | $23.36 | $23.44 | $22.25 | $22.50 | $22.81 | -2.4% |
| Employment | 298,350 | 297,600 | 309,750 | 295,000 | 299,020 | +0.2% |
| Transportation and material moving | ||||||
| Median wage | $15.90 | $16.77 | $16.79 | $16.47 | $16.30 | +2.5% |
| Employment | 466,280 | 464,670 | 448,070 | 442,730 | 484,920 | +4.0% |
| Production | ||||||
| Median wage | $15.30 | $16.03 | $15.65 | $16.00 | $16.22 | +6.0% |
| Employment | 590,940 | 444,230 | 408,100 | 339,970 | 335,090 | -43.3% |
Note: Data are for four of the 23 major groups in the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. SOC groups include all industries.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics (BLS OES various years)
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