Columbia Gorge Economic Development Association

Business :: Statistics

Wage Information

Wasco, Sherman, Hood River, Gilliam, and Wheeler 
Ave Wage by Occupation 

Occupation

 2006  Average Wage
Billing clerk   $15.24 / hr
Bookkeeping, Accounting,  
and Auditing Clerks   $15.50 / hr
Secretary   $11.94 / hr
Secretary, Legal   $16.71 / hr
Receptionist   $11.14 / hr
Teller   $10.82 / hr
General Office Clerk   $13.45 / hr
Librarian   $24.76 / hr
Cashier   $11.39 / hr
Food Service Manager    $20.47 / hr 
Chef and Head Cook   $16.86 / hr
Host/Hostess   $8.19 / hr
Dining Room/Bartender Helper   $8.12 / hr
Fast Food/Food Prep   $8.98 / hr
Waiter, Waitress   $9.22 / hr
Bartender   $9.34 / hr
Registered Nurse   $26.12 / hr
Pharmacist   $43.38 / hr
Nurses Aide, Orderly   $10.92 / hr
Pharmacy Technician   $14.54 / hr
Child Care Worker   $8.47 / hr
Maids/Housekeeping Cleaner   $9.00 / hr
Janitor   $9.83 / hr
Landscaping/Groundskeeper   $10.56 / hr
Auto Mechanic   $15.62 / hr
Bus and Truck Mechanic   $15.75 / hr
Industrial Machinery Mechanic   $18.68 / hr
General Maintenance/Repair   $14.48 / hr
Computer Programmer   $39.59 / hr
Computer Support Specialist   $14.53 / hr
Computer Systems Anaylst   $29.71 / hr
Network Administrator   $22.87 / hr
Service Station Attn   $8.52 / hr
Truck Driver, Heavy   $14.14 / hr
Taxi Driver   $8.70 / hr
Bus Driver, School   $13.03 / hr
Laborers, Freight Mover, Hand   $11.76 / hr
Packers and Packagers    $9.23 / hr 
Forklift Operator   $12.60 / hr
Electrician   $27.82 / hr
Construction Worker, Laborer   $12.68 / hr
Highway Maintenance Worker   $16.81 / hr
Graphic Designer   $15.52 / hr
Sewing Machine Op   $9.29 / hr
Civil Engineer   $29.82 / hr
Electrical Engineer   $34.11 / hr
Mechanical Engineer   $34.42 / hr

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