(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 580,085 $16,705 20.1 336,255 $21,867 23.1
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 1,520 $40,306 39.8 1,175 $41,747 40.0
General and Operations Managers 1,535 $31,221 30.4 1,265 $32,851 31.6
Legislators 35 $18,542 60.6 20 $75,577 65.0
Advertising and Promotions Managers 235 $34,750 40.5 185 $32,391 45.2
Marketing and Sales Managers 2,470 $27,407 39.6 1,845 $31,184 41.7
Public Relations Managers 195 $36,333 51.0 170 $40,707 53.8
Administrative Services Managers 120 $30,833 34.7 100 $31,369 36.0
Computer and Information Systems Managers 465 $34,679 35.6 370 $45,625 39.1
Financial Managers 3,660 $26,266 22.9 2,870 $28,239 24.2
Human Resources Managers 2,320 $27,576 30.1 1,820 $30,781 30.4
Industrial Production Managers 385 $31,115 33.9 280 $38,882 38.1
Purchasing Managers 535 $31,528 24.6 420 $35,671 20.5
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 465 $29,917 21.5 365 $33,021 21.8
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 615 $19,141 12.2 325 $28,000 17.3
Farmers and Ranchers 1,970 $12,284 7.6 1,155 $17,174 7.0
Construction Managers 210 $37,083 15.6 170 $38,021 15.1
Education Administrators 3,850 $34,663 65.8 2,430 $39,606 67.9
Engineering Managers 35 $58,375 28.6 30 $57,625 34.5
Food Service Managers 3,095 $18,008 8.9 2,080 $21,204 9.0
Funeral Directors 195 $24,022 20.9 125 $26,434 20.0
Gaming Managers 95 $20,573 27.4 70 $21,563 23.6
Lodging Managers 680 $16,888 15.5 430 $23,550 13.1
Medical and Health Services Managers 2,565 $33,165 40.7 2,175 $35,770 42.0
Natural Sciences Managers 35 $31,538 67.6 35 $31,538 67.6
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 600 $31,667 10.8 375 $40,505 14.7
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 1,765 $20,150 17.1 1,100 $23,952 17.6
Social and Community Service Managers 1,065 $24,481 54.6 805 $28,250 53.7
Managers, All Other 4,125 $28,435 30.4 3,245 $30,921 30.4
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 70 $16,250 29.4 25 $60,536 56.0
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 20 $12,917 19.0 10 $12,500 0.0
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 1,250 $21,221 27.8 940 $24,438 28.0
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 1,230 $25,629 10.2 1,055 $26,498 11.2
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 1,305 $23,533 19.1 925 $24,955 16.1
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 380 $26,447 33.4 295 $27,193 32.4
Cost Estimators 80 $25,192 22.0 70 $26,442 26.1
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.)
ARKANSAS; FEMALES
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 3,745 $25,454 30.5 2,765 $28,217 33.5
Logisticians 105 $25,089 45.8 75 $27,411 50.6
Management Analysts 990 $35,448 54.6 765 $38,495 52.1
Meeting and Convention Planners 250 $1,831 14.9 35 $27,361 42.9
Other Business Operations Specialists 1,070 $21,925 24.4 710 $23,958 19.5
Accountants and Auditors 7,330 $26,245 54.4 5,335 $29,715 53.6
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 575 $19,207 10.4 475 $20,240 9.3
Budget Analysts 115 $40,750 47.9 90 $40,000 32.2
Credit Analysts 45 $25,682 20.5 30 $25,852 31.0
Financial Analysts 50 $26,563 60.0 40 $40,417 66.7
Personal Financial Advisors 415 $28,902 38.7 330 $31,667 35.2
Insurance Underwriters 180 $25,469 17.2 140 $26,071 21.8
Financial Examiners 65 $18,281 54.0 55 $19,375 60.7
Loan Counselors and Officers 1,870 $25,873 20.5 1,630 $26,337 19.5
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 515 $19,577 19.1 365 $21,563 25.3
Tax Preparers 800 $10,198 10.6 290 $20,946 11.8
Financial Specialists, All Other 245 $29,028 22.6 185 $31,595 18.7
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 1,185 $33,182 42.2 895 $36,613 40.1
Computer Programmers 1,130 $39,191 60.8 900 $43,030 62.0
Computer Software Engineers 510 $38,125 60.7 440 $41,150 60.4
Computer Support Specialists 545 $25,742 26.1 420 $29,904 26.0
Database Administrators 345 $35,767 71.6 260 $37,045 75.6
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 180 $32,266 48.1 155 $34,615 44.2
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 275 $31,632 40.4 205 $35,096 51.0
Actuaries 10 $31,250 0.0 10 $31,250 0.0
Mathematicians 10 $50,625 100.0 10 $50,625 100.0
Operations Research Analysts 155 $34,000 24.4 140 $33,950 27.0
Statisticians 60 $36,964 77.4 60 $36,964 77.4
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 4 $48,750 100.0 4 $48,750 100.0
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 165 $23,611 81.7 75 $28,750 98.7
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 15 $14,643 87.5 10 $14,792 100.0
Aerospace Engineers 15 $60,139 52.9 10 $61,250 100.0
Agricultural Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Biomedical Engineers 10 $31,250 0.0 10 $31,250 0.0
Chemical Engineers 35 $51,786 100.0 30 $52,188 100.0
Civil Engineers 105 $42,763 90.6 80 $42,969 87.5
Computer Hardware Engineers 35 $27,344 48.5 20 $27,500 50.0
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 110 $43,214 80.4 105 $43,750 79.2
Environmental Engineers 15 $7,344 46.7 0 . .
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 210 $30,685 36.4 165 $32,177 32.3
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 4 $31,250 0.0 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.)
ARKANSAS; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Mechanical Engineers 60 $17,125 67.8 40 $23,929 55.3
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Nuclear Engineers 10 $8,750 0.0 0 . .
Petroleum Engineers 10 $41,250 100.0 10 $41,250 100.0
Engineers, All Others 80 $19,079 45.1 40 $31,364 50.0
Drafters 295 $21,520 9.1 220 $22,308 12.3
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 840 $22,240 11.4 590 $25,529 13.4
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 80 $10,833 11.0 35 $20,729 14.3
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 105 $28,125 65.4 70 $29,712 76.5
Biological Scientists 120 $30,417 73.1 80 $32,250 80.2
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 45 $40,078 72.1 35 $40,859 66.7
Medical Scientists 180 $38,942 96.1 115 $44,464 95.7
Astronomers and Physicists 35 $30,500 100.0 20 $32,500 100.0
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 4 $61,250 100.0 4 $61,250 100.0
Chemists and Materials Scientists 155 $30,865 84.3 115 $34,135 79.1
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 50 $26,696 78.4 45 $27,232 75.6
Physical Scientists, All Other 165 $27,083 98.8 110 $40,189 100.0
Economists 35 $45,069 100.0 30 $45,313 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 175 $26,875 58.0 125 $35,938 60.8
Psychologists 475 $34,020 100.0 275 $36,023 100.0
Sociologists 0 . . 0 . .
Urban and Regional Planners 35 $28,967 48.6 35 $28,967 48.6
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 55 $35,625 100.0 30 $34,167 100.0
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 245 $24,659 24.6 215 $25,601 23.9
Biological Technicians 100 $26,500 11.2 75 $30,272 15.1
Chemical Technicians 180 $26,908 19.3 150 $27,346 19.9
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 0 . . 0 . .
Nuclear Technicians 0 . . 0 . .
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 370 $19,605 27.4 245 $27,784 26.5
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 2,665 $29,843 81.5 1,355 $29,396 74.4
Social Workers 4,230 $22,675 64.5 3,080 $24,710 64.7
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 1,325 $19,006 36.5 860 $22,071 38.0
Clergy 455 $15,067 58.9 205 $22,054 63.1
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 235 $14,911 69.2 80 $33,500 42.7
Religious Workers, All Other 480 $14,012 40.1 190 $17,000 32.4
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 1,100 $41,500 100.0 760 $46,435 100.0
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 135 $43,421 60.4 120 $43,958 61.7
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,205 $26,458 18.4 940 $27,988 12.7
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 1,330 $19,831 13.6 960 $21,916 7.0
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.)
ARKANSAS; FEMALES
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 4,495 $30,213 89.0 2,875 $35,773 91.0
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 4,650 $11,536 32.7 2,625 $15,390 37.2
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 26,345 $27,880 90.4 20,220 $30,110 95.6
Secondary School Teachers 4,920 $28,879 93.8 4,040 $30,413 97.2
Special Education Teachers 1,260 $26,908 80.9 1,010 $29,857 82.5
Other Teachers and Instructors 3,145 $13,396 39.3 1,165 $21,073 31.6
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 180 $21,618 71.7 100 $25,673 69.6
Librarians 1,350 $28,639 81.9 600 $30,703 84.9
Library Technicians 270 $8,021 14.9 65 $14,097 0.0
Teacher Assistants 6,565 $9,756 6.2 1,570 $12,333 2.5
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 275 $26,961 87.0 210 $28,523 93.4
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 620 $10,361 44.7 220 $21,979 45.2
Designers 2,775 $14,688 27.7 1,390 $20,321 29.5
Actors 30 $4,038 23.3 10 $31,250 0.0
Producers and Directors 190 $25,952 68.8 130 $29,083 57.3
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 260 $9,509 44.4 55 $22,917 67.3
Dancers and Choreographers 90 $7,500 0.0 10 $17,000 0.0
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 380 $7,008 57.1 90 $34,605 68.2
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 55 $5,179 30.2 4 $1,250 100.0
Announcers 140 $21,133 34.5 90 $21,875 37.0
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 315 $23,372 77.2 240 $24,826 85.4
Public Relations Specialists 445 $22,083 53.6 275 $25,855 50.2
Editors 375 $20,919 61.4 200 $27,813 56.4
Technical Writers 195 $31,667 77.3 155 $32,147 79.7
Writers and Authors 320 $19,297 85.3 110 $35,729 92.7
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 290 $13,322 10.8 105 $15,658 11.5
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 125 $17,596 31.7 95 $20,313 28.7
Photographers 295 $13,922 15.3 95 $25,066 28.4
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 45 $12,500 6.8 25 $14,083 0.0
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 0 . . 0 . .
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 155 $45,347 98.1 105 $48,603 97.1
Dentists 115 $60,221 100.0 25 $82,188 100.0
Dieticians and Nutritionists 850 $19,360 47.6 525 $27,560 52.6
Optometrists 35 $32,679 100.0 15 $130,313 100.0
Pharmacists 925 $53,147 97.4 545 $60,691 97.4
Physicians and Surgeons 1,070 $61,053 99.3 705 $72,426 100.0
Physician Assistants 215 $21,449 31.2 165 $22,330 33.7
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.)
ARKANSAS; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 4 $73,750 100.0 4 $73,750 100.0
Registered Nurses 20,060 $32,379 35.6 13,235 $36,760 33.3
Audiologists 70 $40,227 100.0 30 $50,893 100.0
Occupational Therapists 490 $43,125 93.3 300 $45,437 91.9
Physical Therapists 890 $42,557 85.3 460 $46,211 85.2
Radiation Therapists 125 $35,282 11.8 85 $31,635 17.2
Recreational Therapists 50 $24,464 75.5 35 $27,656 85.7
Respiratory Therapists 820 $26,618 19.1 530 $30,691 19.8
Speech-Language Pathologists 1,225 $33,984 99.0 450 $37,938 98.7
Therapists, All Others 335 $25,077 68.0 150 $29,803 72.2
Veterinarians 130 $40,417 100.0 120 $42,500 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 10 $11,250 16.7 4 $31,250 0.0
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 2,190 $25,939 46.6 1,525 $29,667 46.6
Dental Hygienists 805 $32,093 66.3 180 $40,192 64.6
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 1,695 $25,557 22.3 1,195 $29,520 20.4
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 445 $24,412 10.1 320 $27,582 13.4
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 2,120 $15,696 9.3 1,210 $18,702 8.5
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 9,965 $20,869 5.7 6,225 $23,560 4.8
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 960 $15,537 11.3 555 $17,476 11.0
Opticians, Dispensing 230 $18,992 7.0 155 $20,461 10.3
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 380 $20,711 17.6 255 $22,734 15.2
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 155 $25,288 43.2 130 $25,769 43.2
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 17,450 $11,285 2.3 8,230 $15,086 3.0
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 80 $30,221 8.6 45 $31,250 15.6
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 360 $21,731 19.7 205 $31,679 16.7
Massage Therapists 390 $11,364 31.8 125 $16,071 21.8
Dental Assistants 1,890 $16,686 3.6 955 $18,978 3.0
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 3,830 $15,444 9.0 2,235 $18,093 9.1
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 165 $20,685 34.1 125 $21,700 45.2
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 50 $24,028 26.5 30 $27,500 39.3
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 15 $22,321 11.8 4 $21,250 0.0
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 200 $22,340 22.4 145 $22,813 26.6
Fire Fighters 65 $17,292 23.9 45 $36,964 35.6
Fire Inspectors 20 $17,292 0.0 20 $17,292 0.0
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 1,130 $19,126 3.2 730 $20,292 2.9
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 285 $25,667 37.7 260 $25,250 31.4
Fish and Game Wardens 4 $26,250 100.0 4 $26,250 100.0
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.)
ARKANSAS; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 4 $18,750 0.0 4 $18,750 0.0
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 490 $25,231 25.7 410 $25,762 24.3
Transit and Railroad Police 0 . . 0 . .
Animal Control Workers 15 $12,188 0.0 10 $15,536 0.0
Private Detectives and Investigators 200 $30,257 29.6 180 $30,846 33.0
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 1,385 $13,409 7.3 680 $17,668 10.1
Crossing Guards 70 $3,977 0.0 0 . .
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 140 $2,500 26.8 20 $27,500 63.6
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 170 $12,904 2.4 90 $15,568 4.4
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 3,570 $12,887 3.3 1,745 $17,239 3.7
Cooks 12,595 $9,274 1.7 4,375 $12,939 1.2
Food Preparation Workers 2,225 $8,642 1.5 695 $13,029 2.6
Bartenders 855 $10,704 7.4 310 $16,464 12.0
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 1,900 $7,787 1.5 585 $12,440 0.0
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 740 $7,690 0.0 190 $13,476 0.0
Waiters and Waitresses 8,230 $8,073 4.7 2,485 $12,215 5.7
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 760 $10,455 4.1 345 $16,395 7.0
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 1,080 $6,912 1.0 205 $15,913 0.0
Dishwashers 630 $5,597 2.2 200 $12,156 2.5
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 590 $6,785 4.2 130 $13,750 0.0
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 45 $11,750 0.0 10 $18,281 0.0
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 630 $16,269 7.3 445 $18,255 7.6
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 110 $25,667 12.7 75 $27,778 8.1
Janitors and Building Cleaners 7,090 $9,694 2.4 2,585 $14,604 1.7
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 10,490 $8,096 1.2 3,380 $12,638 0.3
Pest Control Workers 55 $15,542 0.0 35 $16,375 0.0
Grounds Maintenance Workers 755 $8,699 9.4 275 $16,484 9.7
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 110 $21,500 1.9 70 $24,559 2.8
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 480 $11,799 9.8 280 $15,815 6.4
Animal Trainers 125 $11,969 13.0 75 $13,625 18.7
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 630 $9,601 7.0 240 $14,292 6.7
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.)
ARKANSAS; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 205 $11,979 15.0 120 $15,956 0.0
Motion Picture Projectionists 4 $11,250 0.0 4 $11,250 0.0
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 70 $2,054 5.8 4 $21,250 100.0
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 275 $11,157 11.7 105 $15,380 19.0
Funeral Service Workers 30 $2,417 6.9 4 $71,250 0.0
Barbers 305 $14,671 5.0 160 $17,422 3.1
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 5,965 $11,731 3.8 2,850 $15,308 2.5
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 380 $9,127 5.8 165 $14,241 8.5
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 20 $1,250 0.0 0 . .
Tour and Travel Guides 115 $9,063 49.1 35 $15,673 54.5
Transportation Attendants 240 $29,258 25.5 155 $29,844 20.6
Child Care Workers 10,565 $7,224 8.3 4,055 $12,026 6.6
Personal and Home Care Aides 2,560 $10,547 4.1 1,130 $14,717 3.1
Recreation and Fitness Workers 1,400 $10,573 19.5 600 $18,475 18.8
Residential Advisors 225 $15,034 38.7 80 $17,196 44.3
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 95 $6,000 11.5 20 $23,750 30.0
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 13,235 $17,235 12.7 9,330 $19,797 12.9
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 2,395 $21,674 17.2 1,845 $25,510 18.1
Cashiers 18,005 $9,565 3.1 6,515 $13,848 2.8
Counter and Rental Clerks 750 $9,945 1.5 290 $12,781 1.7
Parts Salespersons 245 $16,580 6.1 155 $18,551 4.5
Retail Salespersons 16,215 $10,846 11.0 6,455 $16,537 11.1
Advertising Sales Agents 885 $20,122 29.6 520 $22,295 25.4
Insurance Sales Agents 2,095 $21,475 19.0 1,470 $22,747 23.0
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 510 $25,347 39.5 380 $29,191 33.0
Travel Agents 515 $19,208 35.0 355 $23,203 37.4
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 1,385 $20,729 22.8 915 $27,101 21.7
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 2,625 $22,555 32.9 1,760 $27,088 35.6
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 190 $3,884 10.6 10 $50,781 72.7
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 2,560 $23,329 20.4 1,620 $30,349 22.1
Sales Engineers 10 $50,938 0.0 10 $50,938 0.0
Telemarketers 1,015 $7,856 3.4 305 $17,969 6.5
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 1,025 $5,517 8.7 235 $15,938 6.4
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 715 $11,101 25.5 260 $23,229 27.7
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 10,100 $23,062 16.3 7,430 $25,554 15.3
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 545 $13,043 13.2 265 $17,981 7.1
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.)
ARKANSAS; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 510 $24,563 7.5 385 $25,128 8.1
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 45 $20,833 20.5 35 $35,341 21.2
Bill and Account Collectors 1,150 $18,866 6.7 820 $21,163 7.8
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 2,785 $18,007 12.6 1,895 $19,914 8.1
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 16,115 $18,015 8.4 10,110 $21,151 7.5
Gaming Cage Workers 15 $20,893 0.0 10 $21,607 0.0
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 1,750 $19,178 9.3 1,210 $21,029 7.7
Procurement Clerks 175 $17,361 14.2 120 $22,368 12.3
Tellers 4,455 $14,780 5.8 2,735 $16,694 6.1
Brokerage Clerks 95 $21,103 32.6 55 $35,078 34.5
Correspondence Clerks 30 $31,625 0.0 30 $31,813 0.0
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 765 $18,786 12.2 650 $19,286 12.8
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 490 $15,233 2.8 250 $19,359 5.6
Customer Service Representatives 7,960 $18,897 12.5 5,275 $21,506 13.5
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 410 $26,176 45.8 305 $29,063 39.7
File Clerks 2,530 $13,634 8.3 1,230 $19,433 8.4
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 785 $9,830 4.3 310 $14,045 0.0
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 1,405 $10,458 18.3 515 $17,770 19.1
Library Assistants, Clerical 835 $12,117 28.7 335 $16,250 17.2
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 1,070 $20,711 13.5 820 $21,563 11.6
New Account Clerks 210 $16,743 7.6 180 $16,855 6.0
Order Clerks 925 $15,744 9.5 480 $20,478 6.0
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 520 $19,809 12.7 390 $22,277 9.7
Receptionists and Information Clerks 7,110 $13,984 8.3 3,640 $17,626 5.5
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 980 $16,770 8.9 535 $20,756 4.9
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 480 $19,063 15.4 265 $22,675 10.9
Cargo and Freight Agents 80 $19,000 0.0 55 $21,538 0.0
Couriers and Messengers 420 $10,683 17.7 145 $17,589 34.7
Dispatchers 1,490 $20,303 5.8 1,140 $21,823 6.2
Meter Readers, Utilities 140 $15,227 3.5 75 $23,690 6.8
Postal Service Clerks 720 $30,481 16.0 465 $37,676 19.4
Postal Service Mail Carriers 1,295 $24,527 8.5 750 $30,435 9.7
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 370 $30,897 17.9 240 $36,434 12.0
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 1,360 $21,894 10.7 1,115 $23,763 12.0
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 2,535 $16,999 2.1 1,605 $19,733 2.4
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 6,320 $13,562 2.2 3,480 $17,767 2.2
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 755 $17,486 2.4 480 $19,381 1.5
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 33,515 $17,183 9.8 20,700 $20,581 8.7
Computer Operators 1,580 $19,786 12.6 1,045 $22,168 13.0
Data Entry Keyers 3,825 $16,463 9.0 2,235 $19,582 5.9
Word Processors and Typists 980 $17,752 7.3 610 $21,384 4.9
Desktop Publishers 15 $4,722 56.3 4 $11,250 0.0
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 1,755 $19,535 11.9 1,195 $21,064 13.9
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.)
ARKANSAS; FEMALES
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 585 $11,563 13.3 240 $18,566 8.8
Office Clerks, General 10,050 $16,133 10.7 5,945 $20,521 9.5
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 415 $16,638 3.9 235 $18,910 1.7
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 100 $12,946 14.1 45 $20,833 30.4
Statistical Assistants 175 $22,250 27.0 115 $31,786 28.4
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 3,170 $19,041 21.7 2,205 $21,802 21.0
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 70 $19,643 23.5 45 $19,107 0.0
Agricultural Inspectors 180 $33,929 12.2 130 $37,500 13.1
Animal Breeders 4 $15,750 0.0 4 $15,750 0.0
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 440 $15,185 0.5 205 $16,673 0.0
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 2,005 $9,664 4.8 890 $15,212 5.6
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 10 $4,028 0.0 4 $10,000 0.0
Hunters and Trappers 0 . . 0 . .
Forest and Conservation Workers 35 $11,875 11.8 10 $21,250 0.0
Logging Workers 60 $14,444 5.0 40 $20,500 7.9
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 290 $21,029 17.4 145 $31,125 19.3
Boilermakers 0 . . 0 . .
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 15 $12,500 0.0 4 $10,417 0.0
Carpenters 470 $11,594 2.1 215 $16,429 0.9
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 120 $13,221 0.0 60 $20,461 0.0
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 20 $11,635 0.0 4 $15,000 0.0
Contruction Laborers 485 $10,306 4.1 140 $18,625 0.0
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 15 $21,042 0.0 10 $20,625 0.0
Pile-Driver Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 80 $17,941 0.0 45 $19,712 0.0
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 80 $10,333 0.0 30 $12,250 0.0
Electricians 130 $17,448 9.9 75 $20,417 9.5
Glaziers 15 $19,125 76.9 15 $19,125 76.9
Insulation Workers 30 $12,500 0.0 25 $19,167 0.0
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 560 $10,393 5.2 165 $15,667 3.6
Paperhangers 85 $10,598 10.6 10 $11,250 0.0
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 85 $22,292 0.0 50 $25,938 0.0
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 0 . . 0 . .
Reinforcing Iron Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Roofers 75 $9,167 0.0 15 $45,313 0.0
Sheet Metal Workers 85 $21,938 0.0 45 $30,208 0.0
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 30 $12,344 0.0 20 $12,750 0.0
Helpers, Construction Trades 30 $11,500 0.0 10 $12,143 0.0
Construction and Building Inspectors 65 $21,188 20.0 55 $21,813 23.6
Elevator Installers and Repairers 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.)
ARKANSAS; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 0 . . 0 . .
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 4 $38,750 0.0 4 $38,750 0.0
Highway Maintenance Workers 75 $19,688 0.0 60 $20,391 0.0
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 0 . . 0 . .
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 20 $4,000 0.0 10 $13,750 0.0
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 4 $1,250 0.0 0 . .
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 15 $25,729 0.0 10 $26,250 0.0
Mining Machine Operators 35 $21,607 13.5 20 $21,071 0.0
Roof Bolters, Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers - Extraction Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Other Extraction Workers 10 $13,438 0.0 0 . .
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 215 $27,802 17.5 165 $29,659 21.5
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 195 $17,321 24.9 90 $22,917 12.2
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 255 $26,167 1.2 190 $27,404 1.6
Avionics Technicians 4 $33,750 0.0 4 $33,750 0.0
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 40 $8,333 0.0 4 $18,438 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 0 . . 0 . .
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 0 . . 0 . .
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 4 $41,250 0.0 4 $41,250 0.0
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 20 $20,556 18.2 15 $21,806 30.8
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 15 $21,250 0.0 15 $21,250 0.0
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 115 $25,750 0.0 90 $26,000 0.0
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 75 $20,208 0.0 30 $11,190 0.0
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 0 . . 0 . .
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 170 $16,983 1.8 120 $18,125 2.5
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 100 $17,500 0.0 60 $19,375 0.0
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 20 $15,455 0.0 0 . .
Small Engine Mechanics 35 $16,667 0.0 20 $18,523 0.0
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 30 $2,000 0.0 10 $7,500 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.)
ARKANSAS; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers 40 $20,893 0.0 40 $21,071 0.0
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 75 $19,583 0.0 50 $19,750 0.0
Home Appliance Repairers 25 $11,917 0.0 25 $11,917 0.0
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 320 $22,564 4.1 240 $24,167 5.4
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 155 $14,423 7.8 100 $17,500 6.1
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 4 $16,250 0.0 0 . .
Millwrights 40 $21,250 0.0 30 $25,417 0.0
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 55 $15,417 0.0 40 $20,556 0.0
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 70 $22,813 0.0 45 $50,357 0.0
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 115 $13,750 1.7 65 $20,284 3.0
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 200 $12,838 0.0 85 $18,095 0.0
Commercial Divers 0 . . 0 . .
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 15 $9,125 0.0 15 $9,125 0.0
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 4 $51,250 0.0 4 $51,250 0.0
Riggers 4 $40,625 0.0 4 $16,250 0.0
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 10 $1,528 0.0 0 . .
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 295 $16,505 2.0 150 $18,952 0.0
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 3,725 $21,876 5.7 3,010 $23,015 6.0
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 20 $26,250 0.0 10 $11,964 0.0
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 2,290 $18,436 1.6 1,545 $20,266 0.6
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 165 $15,703 10.4 85 $18,170 20.0
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 10 $15,893 0.0 4 $16,250 0.0
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 9,440 $16,236 1.5 5,850 $18,793 1.0
Bakers 655 $11,607 4.1 330 $14,608 4.6
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 3,255 $13,922 0.5 1,750 $15,739 0.7
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 35 $20,391 21.2 20 $21,484 0.0
Food Batchmakers 595 $15,625 2.5 295 $18,381 0.7
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 55 $11,964 0.0 25 $14,063 0.0
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 40 $22,292 0.0 30 $25,341 0.0
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 45 $23,375 0.0 35 $23,750 0.0
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 10 $23,000 0.0 4 $23,750 0.0
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 180 $19,500 0.0 165 $19,950 0.0
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 450 $17,917 2.7 325 $19,611 3.7
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.)
ARKANSAS; FEMALES
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 45 $13,036 0.0 4 $18,750 0.0
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 180 $12,444 0.0 120 $23,068 0.0
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 60 $16,293 0.0 40 $16,810 0.0
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 45 $15,625 0.0 25 $18,672 0.0
Machinists 180 $14,777 0.0 90 $19,615 0.0
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 115 $17,143 10.5 75 $19,205 14.5
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 40 $29,375 23.1 25 $35,625 33.3
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 390 $18,675 0.0 245 $20,179 0.0
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 30 $26,250 0.0 25 $27,656 0.0
Tool and Die Makers 75 $21,528 9.6 55 $24,792 0.0
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 940 $16,483 0.9 570 $18,675 1.1
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 10 $25,000 0.0 10 $27,708 0.0
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 4 $6,250 0.0 0 . .
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $20,000 0.0 15 $32,083 0.0
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 30 $23,958 0.0 30 $23,958 0.0
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 3,260 $17,688 1.4 2,245 $20,172 1.8
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 255 $18,917 2.0 170 $20,818 2.9
Job Printers 150 $20,046 5.4 130 $20,093 4.5
Prepress Technicians and Workers 430 $13,600 6.5 270 $16,235 7.4
Printing Machine Operators 350 $18,575 6.0 270 $19,929 7.7
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 1,520 $10,718 1.4 675 $13,197 1.6
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 785 $11,644 3.3 400 $14,245 1.5
Sewing Machine Operators 4,030 $13,407 2.0 2,300 $15,401 1.5
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 190 $13,409 1.1 110 $15,565 1.8
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 530 $13,829 0.0 330 $16,205 0.0
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 675 $11,528 7.1 345 $14,089 7.5
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 15 $18,333 12.5 4 $11,250 0.0
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 105 $14,228 0.0 40 $14,688 0.0
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 60 $11,250 8.1 40 $16,964 0.0
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 35 $14,712 0.0 25 $13,942 0.0
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 0 . . 0 . .
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 10 $14,500 0.0 10 $14,500 0.0
Upholsterers 325 $15,357 7.7 220 $20,346 8.2
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 140 $12,708 5.0 75 $17,232 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.)
ARKANSAS; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 160 $15,172 0.0 85 $15,907 0.0
Furniture Finishers 135 $12,273 0.0 80 $13,571 0.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 0 . . 0 . .
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 220 $13,269 0.0 160 $15,481 0.0
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 400 $12,977 2.0 175 $17,283 4.6
Woodworkers, All Other 120 $10,278 3.3 70 $16,563 5.7
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 15 $21,250 0.0 15 $21,250 0.0
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 35 $23,375 0.0 25 $24,500 0.0
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 25 $25,417 40.7 20 $26,111 50.0
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 4 $19,375 0.0 4 $19,375 0.0
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 150 $20,625 0.0 85 $30,982 0.0
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 270 $16,111 3.7 140 $21,080 0.0
Cutting Workers 570 $15,240 1.2 315 $17,832 0.0
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 190 $17,121 0.0 125 $19,457 0.0
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 75 $21,761 2.7 60 $21,250 3.3
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 6,450 $17,995 3.6 4,300 $20,497 3.0
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 65 $15,625 3.2 20 $22,143 10.0
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 415 $18,690 6.5 255 $21,493 2.4
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 6,105 $15,695 1.0 3,630 $17,214 1.2
Painting Workers 575 $12,917 0.0 310 $18,531 0.0
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 430 $13,364 7.6 245 $17,029 9.5
Semiconductor Processors 0 . . 0 . .
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 250 $14,688 0.0 155 $19,450 0.0
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 50 $22,917 0.0 30 $17,500 0.0
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 35 $19,063 0.0 20 $20,455 0.0
Etchers and Engravers 55 $20,417 0.0 35 $20,833 0.0
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 100 $15,461 17.8 70 $17,542 23.2
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 275 $12,614 0.0 155 $19,120 0.0
Tire Builders 4 $1,667 0.0 4 $18,750 0.0
Helpers-Production Workers 140 $17,784 0.0 70 $25,682 0.0
Production Workers, All Other 9,770 $16,637 1.5 6,105 $19,428 1.3
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 470 $19,754 8.7 270 $26,205 10.7
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 40 $53,472 92.5 30 $52,917 93.3
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 45 $35,694 20.0 45 $35,694 20.0
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.)
ARKANSAS; FEMALES
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 10 $23,333 0.0 10 $23,333 0.0
Bus Drivers 1,390 $9,644 0.9 280 $15,602 3.2
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 3,255 $15,522 2.8 1,530 $21,366 2.4
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 385 $10,758 6.0 170 $13,871 4.1
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 20 $10,000 0.0 10 $11,528 0.0
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 25 $21,250 0.0 15 $40,795 0.0
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 10 $30,208 0.0 10 $30,208 0.0
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 15 $23,942 0.0 15 $23,942 0.0
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 10 $19,750 0.0 10 $19,750 0.0
Sailors and Marine Oilers 0 . . 0 . .
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 10 $23,750 0.0 10 $23,750 0.0
Ship Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Bridge and Lock Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Parking Lot Attendants 10 $11,250 0.0 10 $11,250 0.0
Service Station Attendants 420 $10,811 1.2 205 $13,333 2.4
Transportation Inspectors 40 $21,696 0.0 35 $22,143 0.0
Other Transportation Workers 4 $22,188 0.0 4 $22,188 0.0
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 20 $20,625 0.0 0 . .
Crane and Tower Operators 65 $26,827 10.9 45 $26,875 14.9
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 65 $31,544 0.0 35 $31,213 0.0
Hoist and Winch Operators 4 $1,750 0.0 0 . .
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 980 $21,940 0.0 695 $23,667 0.0
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 1,015 $12,010 1.1 490 $16,901 0.0
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 5,095 $14,682 1.9 2,910 $17,464 2.5
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 535 $15,331 3.0 330 $18,482 3.0
Packers and Packagers, Hand 2,730 $13,290 1.6 1,430 $16,771 0.6
Pumping Station Operators 4 $30,313 0.0 4 $31,250 0.0
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 195 $4,503 0.0 45 $16,250 0.0
Shuttle Car Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 4 $6,250 0.0 0 . .
Material Moving Workers, All Other 185 $19,653 0.0 115 $25,234 0.0