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TABLE 2. Earnings by Detailed Occupation: 1999: Alaska: Both Sexes
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
21 to 74 years 311,570 $28,588 26.0 163,895 $38,301 30.6
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 1,750 $70,948 46.0 1,255 $77,244 47.9
General and Operations Managers 2,860 $51,880 40.5 2,205 $56,574 39.7
Legislators 195 $42,344 41.8 110 $42,344 39.8
Advertising and Promotions Managers 65 $23,438 29.9 30 $45,385 21.9
Marketing and Sales Managers 1,040 $42,015 43.0 790 $48,478 49.7
Public Relations Managers 110 $53,333 75.0 95 $63,214 74.0
Administrative Services Managers 280 $50,286 16.9 240 $51,714 17.6
Computer and Information Systems Managers 325 $54,821 50.9 280 $60,577 51.8
Financial Managers 1,755 $47,513 43.2 1,435 $50,280 43.5
Human Resources Managers 1,145 $45,648 37.8 900 $50,588 43.3
Industrial Production Managers 275 $53,750 29.3 195 $57,083 33.8
Purchasing Managers 505 $46,875 39.7 410 $45,500 39.5
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 820 $40,000 18.0 640 $42,889 19.6
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 95 $32,125 51.5 70 $46,250 35.7
Farmers and Ranchers 255 $7,321 34.6 115 $21,167 22.4
Construction Managers 2,200 $57,650 28.3 1,365 $61,304 34.7
Education Administrators 2,285 $48,804 74.6 1,070 $51,924 71.9
Engineering Managers 325 $76,181 69.0 250 $77,500 71.4
Food Service Managers 1,595 $30,395 17.1 1,095 $32,457 17.8
Funeral Directors 60 $45,865 61.0 50 $45,192 69.2
Gaming Managers 135 $21,042 17.0 60 $35,455 11.7
Lodging Managers 1,150 $27,609 29.7 535 $36,979 31.5
Medical and Health Services Managers 1,245 $46,417 58.5 960 $49,675 57.8
Natural Sciences Managers 45 $60,139 79.1 30 $59,286 76.7
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 305 $32,143 8.8 180 $44,583 15.0
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 1,320 $33,462 33.9 785 $40,893 34.9
Social and Community Service Managers 1,110 $39,911 52.0 720 $45,683 54.1
Managers, All Other 5,015 $47,182 43.4 3,560 $52,418 47.8
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 95 $25,192 47.9 35 $21,389 52.9
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 15 $15,625 5.9 4 $31,667 25.0
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 285 $31,157 13.8 205 $35,000 11.8
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 420 $41,339 22.2 320 $44,205 25.5
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 325 $32,500 31.8 255 $34,957 29.0
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 450 $40,938 45.8 320 $45,156 49.5
Cost Estimators 230 $51,000 14.5 190 $52,000 13.5
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
ALASKA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations
Specialists 1,975 $35,465 32.7 1,295 $39,571 31.5
Logisticians 175 $39,375 32.9 135 $47,273 31.3
Management Analysts 835 $33,147 63.4 440 $40,833 55.9
Meeting and Convention Planners 25 $20,781 22.2 15 $22,500 0.0
Other Business Operations Specialists 480 $31,986 27.2 335 $34,593 28.7
Accountants and Auditors 3,790 $38,667 59.9 2,710 $44,157 59.0
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 250 $46,346 40.7 185 $49,875 45.4
Budget Analysts 250 $44,205 39.8 215 $43,750 40.8
Credit Analysts 25 $39,250 38.5 20 $40,000 50.0
Financial Analysts 25 $40,417 29.2 15 $55,179 0.0
Personal Financial Advisors 485 $50,508 63.4 340 $61,111 70.4
Insurance Underwriters 80 $33,472 16.5 75 $34,028 17.3
Financial Examiners 4 $16,250 0.0 0 . .
Loan Counselors and Officers 815 $36,989 32.4 650 $39,605 30.5
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 140 $53,571 45.7 115 $54,464 38.6
Tax Preparers 190 $31,875 41.7 95 $38,472 31.6
Financial Specialists, All Other 130 $36,429 36.7 65 $80,221 56.7
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 835 $40,313 44.3 560 $45,350 45.6
Computer Programmers 630 $48,571 53.3 440 $55,429 45.9
Computer Software Engineers 345 $50,313 66.5 275 $50,563 68.6
Computer Support Specialists 675 $40,822 43.6 475 $44,722 49.4
Database Administrators 140 $58,929 37.9 110 $59,643 41.7
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 415 $41,458 34.9 330 $46,063 31.1
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 575 $40,354 30.1 355 $43,409 25.1
Actuaries 4 $81,250 100.0 4 $81,250 100.0
Mathematicians 0 . . 0 . .
Operations Research Analysts 195 $54,167 59.7 115 $56,544 63.5
Statisticians 60 $48,750 100.0 45 $50,938 100.0
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 45 $61,875 40.0 15 $95,469 0.0
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 320 $58,636 86.2 250 $61,250 88.4
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 440 $40,511 71.1 325 $41,790 68.8
Aerospace Engineers 15 $27,500 12.5 4 $56,250 0.0
Agricultural Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Biomedical Engineers 4 $83,250 28.6 4 $83,250 28.6
Chemical Engineers 70 $81,429 100.0 65 $74,792 100.0
Civil Engineers 1,420 $57,447 79.4 1,075 $60,779 79.8
Computer Hardware Engineers 25 $54,444 3.8 10 $53,889 10.0
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 500 $66,892 78.5 405 $71,106 80.5
Environmental Engineers 185 $51,641 93.5 140 $53,571 94.9
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 195 $42,176 56.9 110 $51,458 48.2
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 105 $38,512 52.3 30 $29,875 48.4
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
ALASKA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 15 $105,556 100.0 15 $106,111 100.0
Mechanical Engineers 250 $55,833 73.6 150 $61,250 82.7
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 115 $66,607 64.1 85 $71,250 66.7
Nuclear Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Petroleum Engineers 510 $79,886 86.5 380 $76,816 88.9
Engineers, All Others 610 $60,182 75.1 475 $61,020 72.1
Drafters 435 $36,050 6.6 335 $40,625 4.2
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 1,125 $51,964 15.0 880 $55,170 14.4
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 440 $41,250 10.4 230 $51,280 7.5
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 50 $55,000 88.5 30 $74,000 100.0
Biological Scientists 1,345 $42,906 94.4 960 $47,924 96.0
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 265 $52,022 87.8 235 $53,942 89.8
Medical Scientists 65 $57,292 100.0 45 $55,417 100.0
Astronomers and Physicists 10 $51,719 100.0 10 $51,719 100.0
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 190 $63,125 72.3 145 $82,222 69.2
Chemists and Materials Scientists 140 $50,139 96.5 115 $42,321 95.7
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 1,095 $51,414 93.3 765 $57,092 92.9
Physical Scientists, All Other 230 $42,269 97.4 155 $45,305 98.1
Economists 100 $51,830 100.0 70 $52,188 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 75 $27,813 58.9 40 $47,083 80.5
Psychologists 275 $41,111 100.0 120 $57,639 100.0
Sociologists 0 . . 0 . .
Urban and Regional Planners 95 $52,031 96.8 90 $52,344 96.7
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 170 $45,139 92.9 80 $55,357 97.6
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 60 $26,705 37.3 45 $31,750 48.9
Biological Technicians 125 $20,156 48.0 50 $27,109 36.7
Chemical Technicians 45 $29,750 32.6 20 $61,875 42.9
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 105 $55,000 19.8 40 $50,729 22.0
Nuclear Technicians 0 . . 0 . .
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 450 $25,500 30.2 190 $39,732 34.6
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 2,370 $32,310 59.5 1,235 $36,504 61.9
Social Workers 1,820 $30,350 62.5 1,025 $34,402 63.3
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 930 $30,089 46.1 535 $36,389 59.6
Clergy 1,130 $28,387 65.0 855 $32,433 64.7
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 115 $13,897 48.7 60 $30,833 40.3
Religious Workers, All Other 135 $18,906 63.5 50 $26,912 47.9
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 1,890 $70,198 99.7 1,400 $74,537 100.0
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 220 $66,667 86.7 150 $75,625 90.7
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 675 $37,435 35.6 450 $40,523 37.7
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 720 $35,378 39.2 430 $42,176 35.6
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
ALASKA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND LIBRARY OCCUPATIONS
Postsecondary Teachers 2,245 $37,052 86.1 1,400 $50,606 88.8
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 1,040 $15,738 32.9 550 $20,161 35.9
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 9,365 $37,492 92.6 6,580 $44,087 96.2
Secondary School Teachers 1,920 $39,845 90.2 1,510 $43,288 93.8
Special Education Teachers 585 $40,274 85.6 420 $45,709 93.8
Other Teachers and Instructors 1,615 $12,273 46.6 420 $27,292 48.2
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 175 $29,500 55.2 100 $39,667 76.5
Librarians 680 $36,948 78.6 335 $40,750 77.4
Library Technicians 80 $5,417 17.9 10 $23,333 0.0
Teacher Assistants 3,360 $12,376 11.2 330 $21,369 11.3
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 140 $36,875 79.3 45 $46,375 68.1
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 815 $10,987 31.5 375 $17,431 27.6
Designers 1,080 $25,548 34.0 575 $32,813 32.5
Actors 0 . . 0 . .
Producers and Directors 235 $30,446 61.3 130 $34,844 62.1
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 430 $18,413 39.2 100 $36,250 44.0
Dancers and Choreographers 85 $23,194 15.3 30 $26,667 0.0
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 225 $14,464 35.3 45 $44,091 76.1
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 55 $29,028 38.6 10 $29,167 75.0
Announcers 185 $24,231 25.0 95 $25,882 34.0
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 345 $26,627 61.9 230 $31,346 59.1
Public Relations Specialists 320 $40,417 58.1 230 $49,087 58.4
Editors 210 $30,598 66.4 125 $38,875 70.7
Technical Writers 120 $32,368 56.8 40 $42,708 51.3
Writers and Authors 520 $20,282 60.3 210 $32,269 56.0
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 150 $23,281 40.9 55 $32,250 41.8
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 200 $21,875 12.0 145 $22,423 16.4
Photographers 270 $12,946 43.2 130 $33,750 60.6
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 60 $21,429 31.0 25 $28,500 50.0
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 4 $83,750 100.0 4 $83,750 100.0
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 140 $121,667 87.9 65 $128,036 90.5
Dentists 445 $105,833 96.6 245 $96,458 93.8
Dieticians and Nutritionists 110 $27,045 72.3 55 $48,125 92.9
Optometrists 55 $63,188 100.0 45 $63,625 100.0
Pharmacists 285 $61,146 96.1 220 $68,906 95.0
Physicians and Surgeons 1,185 $116,944 98.5 710 $121,974 97.7
Physician Assistants 215 $56,154 68.2 130 $67,083 73.5
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
ALASKA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 15 $202,778 100.0 10 $225,000 100.0
Registered Nurses 5,360 $40,634 60.6 2,865 $49,905 55.3
Audiologists 25 $63,875 100.0 20 $64,750 100.0
Occupational Therapists 125 $33,875 94.3 55 $45,078 87.7
Physical Therapists 285 $40,125 90.6 130 $60,221 89.8
Radiation Therapists 4 $11,250 0.0 0 . .
Recreational Therapists 60 $13,125 41.0 15 $25,833 56.3
Respiratory Therapists 130 $41,250 22.7 105 $42,411 21.5
Speech-Language Pathologists 215 $46,964 98.1 65 $46,917 96.9
Therapists, All Others 210 $30,859 82.3 90 $37,426 93.3
Veterinarians 145 $49,107 100.0 60 $52,656 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 35 $17,143 94.1 20 $45,667 100.0
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 595 $32,313 54.0 335 $36,893 56.1
Dental Hygienists 390 $42,600 31.5 120 $45,139 40.7
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 410 $39,702 19.3 265 $45,592 18.3
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 230 $31,750 9.6 105 $46,818 9.6
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 725 $25,960 15.6 480 $28,733 15.9
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 625 $26,621 6.2 385 $30,777 3.4
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 180 $26,591 1.7 135 $26,000 2.2
Opticians, Dispensing 75 $26,705 0.0 35 $38,750 0.0
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 155 $27,321 22.9 90 $26,964 22.5
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 265 $43,333 39.4 145 $45,526 34.9
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 3,215 $20,953 9.8 1,425 $26,941 9.4
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 10 $20,893 0.0 0 . .
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 65 $25,972 28.4 40 $26,719 33.3
Massage Therapists 185 $9,156 33.2 20 $11,125 9.1
Dental Assistants 725 $21,675 5.8 270 $27,206 5.2
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 1,075 $25,321 11.5 555 $30,160 9.2
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 125 $51,705 26.0 90 $52,727 28.4
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 280 $53,077 19.5 230 $59,821 19.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 235 $52,708 20.8 175 $59,000 28.2
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 270 $41,184 23.5 205 $42,105 28.6
Fire Fighters 870 $38,125 11.6 565 $52,833 11.0
Fire Inspectors 90 $43,750 42.4 60 $60,769 60.0
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 770 $45,754 10.3 415 $46,806 10.9
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 320 $50,329 52.7 255 $57,266 48.2
Fish and Game Wardens 70 $35,329 65.2 35 $36,908 72.7
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
ALASKA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 4 $6,250 0.0 0 . .
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 1,590 $51,036 27.3 1,220 $53,250 29.6
Transit and Railroad Police 4 $2,500 0.0 4 $33,750 0.0
Animal Control Workers 45 $33,021 14.0 25 $34,750 23.1
Private Detectives and Investigators 125 $39,063 47.2 100 $40,882 51.0
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 1,875 $23,564 9.2 895 $30,843 9.0
Crossing Guards 195 $7,891 6.7 4 $51,250 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 180 $16,513 48.3 65 $30,938 65.7
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 535 $28,341 12.9 265 $29,167 12.9
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 1,205 $19,600 11.6 670 $25,225 10.3
Cooks 4,550 $15,206 4.5 1,700 $21,663 5.0
Food Preparation Workers 1,205 $14,755 5.7 460 $20,895 6.1
Bartenders 1,525 $18,182 6.7 585 $24,229 4.8
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 510 $12,162 3.1 170 $20,000 0.0
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 165 $11,779 13.2 60 $23,500 25.8
Waiters and Waitresses 2,930 $12,873 9.1 725 $21,496 9.4
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 270 $11,667 12.7 70 $19,417 0.0
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 240 $10,552 18.8 55 $22,917 24.5
Dishwashers 495 $11,238 2.6 155 $17,096 3.8
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 150 $8,036 5.9 50 $21,563 0.0
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 0 . . 0 . .
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 510 $26,897 6.3 350 $31,944 7.7
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 130 $30,417 27.3 65 $36,438 37.3
Janitors and Building Cleaners 6,805 $18,886 4.0 2,795 $28,742 5.2
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,545 $11,141 3.2 725 $19,492 1.0
Pest Control Workers 25 $53,125 0.0 10 $21,250 0.0
Grounds Maintenance Workers 905 $12,887 9.1 195 $27,031 11.7
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 115 $21,250 37.9 55 $39,485 28.3
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 290 $21,141 26.1 170 $31,667 32.4
Animal Trainers 55 $11,167 40.7 30 $16,875 25.8
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 205 $11,399 25.1 70 $30,417 13.0
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
ALASKA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 275 $5,225 3.3 25 $14,464 0.0
Motion Picture Projectionists 15 $7,321 0.0 0 . .
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 50 $7,250 0.0 20 $23,214 0.0
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 355 $15,466 10.9 120 $21,188 19.0
Funeral Service Workers 4 $21,250 0.0 0 . .
Barbers 125 $26,354 3.2 90 $26,042 0.0
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 1,160 $14,591 5.0 535 $17,448 1.9
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 215 $11,550 0.0 85 $20,682 0.0
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 160 $25,227 6.3 65 $22,273 7.6
Tour and Travel Guides 760 $12,560 29.9 140 $41,000 26.4
Transportation Attendants 540 $22,664 13.1 255 $24,939 13.2
Child Care Workers 4,620 $8,971 8.2 1,660 $14,436 6.7
Personal and Home Care Aides 700 $14,714 17.0 290 $22,177 13.4
Recreation and Fitness Workers 630 $20,163 28.1 290 $36,648 34.2
Residential Advisors 60 $25,625 19.4 40 $26,250 18.4
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 40 $22,917 0.0 30 $23,333 0.0
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 7,065 $31,186 15.3 5,055 $35,697 15.5
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 1,525 $35,979 20.4 1,060 $45,516 20.7
Cashiers 5,055 $11,673 4.6 1,695 $20,098 3.0
Counter and Rental Clerks 480 $10,000 9.8 115 $21,652 13.0
Parts Salespersons 455 $26,366 4.4 315 $29,531 6.4
Retail Salespersons 6,180 $17,054 13.5 2,805 $29,184 13.7
Advertising Sales Agents 445 $32,895 23.0 305 $36,429 22.0
Insurance Sales Agents 710 $35,610 34.1 470 $38,833 32.4
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 290 $34,722 43.8 210 $35,156 50.5
Travel Agents 510 $24,709 17.3 290 $28,631 13.5
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 615 $31,380 19.0 465 $32,260 16.4
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 1,825 $40,696 22.6 1,375 $43,718 25.5
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 150 $7,009 8.7 45 $12,039 0.0
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 1,210 $35,786 34.5 725 $40,729 35.6
Sales Engineers 30 $62,321 46.7 30 $62,321 46.7
Telemarketers 135 $12,303 9.5 55 $22,500 8.9
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 460 $8,388 18.7 115 $18,920 11.3
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 380 $17,339 21.1 150 $31,250 30.2
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 5,070 $33,587 21.3 3,585 $38,471 21.7
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 105 $19,375 0.0 65 $22,167 0.0
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
ALASKA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 280 $27,870 7.4 160 $29,250 3.7
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 50 $31,042 0.0 40 $31,875 0.0
Bill and Account Collectors 235 $22,449 6.8 140 $27,552 11.5
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 895 $24,915 14.4 555 $27,123 8.5
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 5,605 $24,677 8.5 3,200 $29,531 7.0
Gaming Cage Workers 10 $30,833 0.0 10 $30,833 0.0
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 550 $28,958 7.6 355 $35,486 8.8
Procurement Clerks 185 $34,550 6.5 150 $33,250 2.7
Tellers 830 $18,890 9.2 410 $22,374 12.4
Brokerage Clerks 4 $21,875 0.0 4 $21,875 0.0
Correspondence Clerks 25 $26,250 25.9 15 $37,875 41.2
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 290 $30,533 20.7 230 $31,356 20.9
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 75 $26,389 39.5 65 $27,083 45.5
Customer Service Representatives 3,705 $22,969 11.5 2,150 $27,598 11.2
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 280 $35,000 22.3 225 $36,484 20.1
File Clerks 815 $18,477 10.5 355 $27,083 10.7
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 410 $17,409 8.1 210 $21,953 8.2
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 845 $17,083 27.3 235 $27,000 21.2
Library Assistants, Clerical 335 $13,229 31.5 85 $27,569 27.7
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 355 $33,203 11.2 275 $35,764 13.4
New Account Clerks 45 $28,250 25.0 35 $24,861 2.9
Order Clerks 370 $26,466 4.9 210 $31,029 3.8
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 155 $32,688 18.1 105 $34,563 17.8
Receptionists and Information Clerks 2,650 $16,670 12.0 1,035 $22,411 8.1
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 1,225 $21,121 15.5 605 $26,776 19.2
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 240 $25,323 16.8 95 $30,096 5.2
Cargo and Freight Agents 255 $28,155 7.5 175 $36,964 4.6
Couriers and Messengers 360 $21,458 3.6 170 $29,444 4.8
Dispatchers 905 $32,184 17.3 520 $37,136 17.0
Meter Readers, Utilities 65 $48,750 6.2 25 $68,068 8.0
Postal Service Clerks 810 $38,056 20.0 475 $41,739 19.2
Postal Service Mail Carriers 655 $36,085 15.8 515 $37,105 8.9
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 435 $31,500 15.9 255 $39,340 12.1
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 1,055 $36,667 29.3 735 $40,462 29.2
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 645 $23,734 7.1 415 $26,213 5.3
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 2,890 $19,268 5.6 1,395 $26,720 5.1
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 215 $18,333 13.9 60 $41,250 35.5
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 8,880 $24,599 14.4 4,495 $30,589 11.7
Computer Operators 515 $28,603 14.9 355 $31,510 18.0
Data Entry Keyers 885 $23,183 20.9 395 $27,261 13.9
Word Processors and Typists 250 $22,315 20.2 130 $27,260 28.2
Desktop Publishers 15 $34,375 41.2 10 $35,938 0.0
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 270 $27,500 13.1 195 $32,434 16.9
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
ALASKA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except
Postal Service 270 $19,643 7.7 110 $24,464 4.5
Office Clerks, General 3,360 $22,619 12.9 1,790 $26,648 11.5
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 110 $24,412 0.0 70 $29,792 0.0
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 4 $28,750 0.0 4 $28,750 0.0
Statistical Assistants 150 $28,295 34.4 95 $39,271 31.2
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 1,415 $27,271 35.0 815 $32,372 36.0
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 345 $18,188 11.8 125 $51,071 30.6
Agricultural Inspectors 35 $42,083 61.1 25 $44,583 66.7
Animal Breeders 10 $2,500 25.0 4 $33,750 100.0
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 220 $15,324 4.6 25 $56,875 0.0
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 455 $11,705 13.2 130 $24,907 10.0
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 4,800 $24,637 13.3 635 $37,299 18.8
Hunters and Trappers 35 $10,625 14.3 10 $26,250 30.0
Forest and Conservation Workers 50 $21,071 40.0 20 $45,536 52.4
Logging Workers 800 $24,821 2.0 145 $36,563 4.2
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 2,545 $50,804 15.7 1,355 $56,393 15.5
Boilermakers 50 $21,635 27.5 10 $48,393 0.0
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 165 $37,273 5.4 35 $27,132 0.0
Carpenters 5,705 $26,372 7.2 1,655 $39,260 7.6
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 375 $31,170 2.9 175 $33,478 0.0
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 145 $25,972 0.0 4 $51,250 0.0
Contruction Laborers 3,255 $21,594 7.2 855 $35,911 9.4
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 60 $37,875 0.0 0 . .
Pile-Driver Operators 25 $23,125 0.0 4 $48,750 0.0
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 2,255 $42,085 2.9 795 $50,349 4.7
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 565 $25,100 7.8 100 $35,875 8.1
Electricians 2,190 $42,881 6.4 990 $47,072 9.7
Glaziers 165 $24,688 10.8 75 $25,208 0.0
Insulation Workers 240 $30,978 7.0 75 $32,440 0.0
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 910 $27,004 5.6 335 $41,875 3.3
Paperhangers 10 $81,250 0.0 0 . .
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 1,720 $38,354 2.9 765 $47,682 1.8
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 4 $15,000 0.0 0 . .
Reinforcing Iron Workers 10 $40,500 0.0 0 . .
Roofers 365 $27,417 7.4 140 $47,763 13.4
Sheet Metal Workers 255 $42,014 5.1 130 $50,000 0.0
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 190 $35,329 0.0 45 $35,625 0.0
Helpers, Construction Trades 85 $10,521 10.6 0 . .
Construction and Building Inspectors 260 $48,750 22.7 175 $50,735 24.4
Elevator Installers and Repairers 60 $57,353 0.0 35 $65,703 0.0
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
ALASKA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 75 $22,212 0.0 4 $42,083 0.0
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 240 $36,552 0.0 60 $35,972 0.0
Highway Maintenance Workers 565 $32,426 9.2 225 $42,031 19.7
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 45 $35,250 0.0 15 $46,932 0.0
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 50 $60,455 0.0 40 $60,000 0.0
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 20 $24,583 0.0 15 $24,306 0.0
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 135 $59,500 15.7 15 $33,889 0.0
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 250 $27,083 0.8 110 $36,528 1.8
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 45 $37,031 0.0 20 $51,389 0.0
Mining Machine Operators 735 $57,875 11.7 290 $68,261 11.0
Roof Bolters, Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 4 $48,750 0.0 4 $48,750 0.0
Helpers - Extraction Workers 40 $36,250 0.0 0 . .
Other Extraction Workers 225 $47,813 7.6 65 $60,625 13.4
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 1,510 $51,102 9.5 1,160 $51,396 10.5
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 770 $36,389 15.5 555 $39,333 15.3
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 750 $48,167 8.9 460 $60,221 10.2
Avionics Technicians 115 $50,952 0.0 95 $52,083 0.0
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 80 $50,400 12.8 50 $51,184 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 10 $47,500 0.0 4 $51,250 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 90 $56,625 16.9 65 $57,250 22.7
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 35 $21,667 0.0 10 $30,357 0.0
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 60 $55,625 0.0 35 $56,979 0.0
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 40 $29,911 12.2 35 $40,625 14.7
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 1,740 $39,675 9.9 1,245 $49,722 9.6
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 310 $31,738 1.6 190 $41,838 2.6
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 15 $12,500 0.0 15 $70,313 0.0
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 2,985 $28,192 2.3 1,855 $33,720 2.3
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 1,025 $35,542 1.7 600 $39,389 1.2
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 1,085 $50,141 4.5 565 $50,610 4.9
Small Engine Mechanics 210 $29,792 5.3 110 $41,250 10.0
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 235 $27,143 7.3 130 $32,083 5.4
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
ALASKA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers 30 $33,571 0.0 15 $33,214 0.0
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 585 $36,688 6.8 370 $40,560 8.1
Home Appliance Repairers 90 $22,411 0.0 50 $25,179 0.0
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 580 $47,609 4.1 345 $44,583 7.0
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,640 $32,974 4.6 855 $41,429 5.2
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 110 $20,833 19.4 50 $38,077 0.0
Millwrights 140 $56,400 0.0 90 $55,600 0.0
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 400 $55,956 2.2 230 $67,321 0.9
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 365 $42,188 3.8 185 $50,625 2.7
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 180 $50,221 14.0 105 $47,083 20.2
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 60 $26,500 0.0 40 $35,729 0.0
Commercial Divers 10 $34,583 0.0 4 $132,500 0.0
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 115 $22,663 33.9 90 $23,750 35.2
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 4 $4,167 0.0 0 . .
Riggers 15 $36,875 0.0 0 . .
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 10 $46,250 0.0 10 $46,250 0.0
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 45 $18,333 13.0 15 $18,036 40.0
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 620 $26,356 8.2 360 $42,500 7.7
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 1,185 $40,925 7.3 570 $48,472 8.2
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 0 . . 0 . .
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 65 $16,042 0.0 20 $55,250 0.0
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 10 $56,250 0.0 10 $56,250 0.0
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 25 $41,250 0.0 10 $41,250 0.0
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 340 $15,509 7.7 135 $21,250 9.0
Bakers 455 $24,032 5.3 270 $27,100 5.2
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 1,275 $15,729 5.0 380 $37,417 4.5
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 35 $6,938 12.1 4 $38,750 0.0
Food Batchmakers 540 $14,760 13.7 130 $25,156 10.1
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 20 $2,500 0.0 0 . .
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 10 $61,250 0.0 10 $61,250 0.0
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 15 $10,500 21.4 4 $21,250 100.0
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
ALASKA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 4 $61,250 0.0 4 $61,250 0.0
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 45 $5,000 0.0 20 $29,500 0.0
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Machinists 165 $36,750 10.2 90 $35,750 16.7
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 45 $6,111 0.0 0 . .
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Tool and Die Makers 0 . . 0 . .
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 1,340 $37,625 4.0 605 $46,875 2.0
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 0 . . 0 . .
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 15 $30,278 0.0 15 $30,278 0.0
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 20 $36,250 0.0 15 $37,031 0.0
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 65 $25,000 7.6 20 $41,875 0.0
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 55 $20,536 0.0 30 $22,917 0.0
Job Printers 95 $35,938 12.8 70 $50,625 17.6
Prepress Technicians and Workers 125 $22,065 6.3 75 $34,286 10.8
Printing Machine Operators 160 $26,458 4.4 120 $27,188 5.7
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 490 $17,099 9.0 260 $22,424 6.5
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 100 $15,938 15.0 45 $19,167 34.1
Sewing Machine Operators 185 $10,595 4.9 70 $17,361 0.0
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 20 $4,196 0.0 4 $3,750 0.0
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 180 $10,417 19.4 55 $18,403 12.7
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 4 $28,750 0.0 4 $28,750 0.0
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 30 $3,750 0.0 0 . .
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 45 $2,391 52.3 4 $6,250 100.0
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 0 . . 0 . .
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 0 . . 0 . .
Upholsterers 75 $18,977 5.2 50 $21,500 0.0
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 15 $40,625 0.0 10 $4,750 0.0
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
ALASKA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 60 $26,563 0.0 35 $25,938 0.0
Furniture Finishers 15 $2,188 0.0 0 . .
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 0 . . 0 . .
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 160 $30,385 11.3 75 $52,500 23.7
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 60 $29,531 0.0 20 $31,071 0.0
Woodworkers, All Other 135 $11,731 21.6 55 $16,534 18.2
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 355 $37,250 0.6 180 $56,563 1.1
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 290 $55,833 10.4 150 $51,761 2.0
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 405 $35,188 12.9 200 $50,595 19.8
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 315 $61,719 10.8 155 $52,460 6.5
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 55 $33,750 32.1 30 $34,375 0.0
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 245 $45,104 5.7 85 $37,727 7.1
Cutting Workers 140 $11,071 4.2 45 $14,107 0.0
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 40 $23,750 30.0 25 $24,688 0.0
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 975 $31,733 13.7 590 $41,908 12.5
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 135 $21,250 14.3 80 $26,691 16.5
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 185 $21,250 0.0 95 $28,523 0.0
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 370 $11,500 5.4 35 $25,764 8.1
Painting Workers 155 $24,773 7.1 75 $36,250 10.8
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 155 $17,315 17.5 80 $29,844 11.5
Semiconductor Processors 0 . . 0 . .
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 15 $1,932 23.5 4 $26,250 0.0
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 40 $13,000 26.2 0 . .
Etchers and Engravers 15 $20,556 0.0 15 $20,556 0.0
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 30 $6,406 10.3 4 $38,333 25.0
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 4 $11,250 100.0 4 $11,250 100.0
Tire Builders 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers-Production Workers 60 $23,750 3.3 30 $29,464 0.0
Production Workers, All Other 1,735 $16,218 6.6 480 $36,094 6.4
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 875 $41,325 15.0 680 $42,104 15.6
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 1,885 $50,525 44.2 1,100 $52,225 38.7
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 710 $62,692 25.6 575 $71,463 23.9
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
ALASKA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency
Medical Technicians 0 . . 0 . .
Bus Drivers 1,500 $16,417 8.7 405 $30,600 3.9
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 5,435 $29,957 4.1 2,835 $37,045 4.6
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 1,120 $15,543 8.1 510 $21,045 4.1
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 10 $27,292 0.0 4 $28,750 0.0
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 100 $64,000 8.0 75 $70,250 0.0
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 20 $14,583 45.0 10 $46,250 0.0
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 65 $67,250 0.0 50 $71,042 0.0
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 4 $13,750 0.0 4 $13,750 0.0
Sailors and Marine Oilers 670 $30,417 7.9 70 $50,083 15.9
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 710 $43,167 18.0 165 $57,083 6.6
Ship Engineers 130 $52,386 8.3 45 $53,000 4.5
Bridge and Lock Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Parking Lot Attendants 95 $21,354 10.6 40 $19,615 9.5
Service Station Attendants 480 $12,951 4.2 175 $17,429 9.7
Transportation Inspectors 205 $60,786 24.8 185 $61,250 26.8
Other Transportation Workers 225 $22,054 18.6 125 $35,333 28.2
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Crane and Tower Operators 150 $60,417 2.0 50 $61,250 0.0
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 185 $37,560 2.7 45 $51,607 0.0
Hoist and Winch Operators 60 $32,500 0.0 15 $41,389 0.0
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 605 $20,505 4.5 285 $25,801 2.1
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 620 $12,625 4.8 220 $26,383 6.8
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 4,730 $20,589 3.7 1,925 $30,301 5.0
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 105 $17,361 0.0 20 $41,964 0.0
Packers and Packagers, Hand 530 $16,473 3.2 140 $22,500 12.1
Pumping Station Operators 85 $45,648 5.8 20 $21,500 27.8
Refuse and Recycl
TABLE Materials Collectors 305 $15,104 7.2 110 $30,074 0.0
Shuttle Car Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 20 $55,000 31.8 4 $54,250 100.0
Material Moving Workers, All Other 130 $36,250 2.3 50 $50,625 0.0
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