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TABLE 2. Earnings by Detailed Occupation: 1999: Colorado: 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 2,271,610 $27,469 35.0 1,458,165 $35,031 37.2
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 21,860 $80,887 64.3 18,465 $87,238 65.0
General and Operations Managers 19,795 $52,050 48.9 16,870 $55,482 48.7
Legislators 195 $40,057 62.4 130 $41,628 53.9
Advertising and Promotions Managers 1,220 $39,551 74.4 950 $42,191 74.2
Marketing and Sales Managers 22,475 $47,238 67.1 17,700 $52,238 67.4
Public Relations Managers 1,055 $41,430 65.1 840 $46,534 64.7
Administrative Services Managers 2,085 $40,137 47.9 1,675 $42,145 49.5
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8,620 $62,212 64.9 7,060 $67,702 65.5
Financial Managers 17,535 $47,075 58.8 14,510 $50,792 59.3
Human Resources Managers 8,480 $44,148 49.6 6,755 $49,147 50.5
Industrial Production Managers 4,340 $50,530 41.6 3,825 $51,408 41.4
Purchasing Managers 4,190 $45,976 53.4 3,565 $50,028 52.8
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 4,360 $35,792 22.6 3,790 $37,054 21.5
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 3,880 $28,076 28.9 2,910 $31,006 31.5
Farmers and Ranchers 9,590 $16,518 24.8 6,565 $18,426 26.0
Construction Managers 18,035 $50,191 33.5 14,355 $51,711 33.3
Education Administrators 11,500 $38,194 74.8 7,205 $42,175 74.7
Engineering Managers 3,770 $82,009 76.5 3,385 $84,398 77.3
Food Service Managers 13,355 $27,993 26.6 9,375 $31,393 27.0
Funeral Directors 475 $33,368 26.0 290 $39,286 24.3
Gaming Managers 695 $33,940 44.2 535 $36,265 46.4
Lodging Managers 4,270 $25,587 38.9 2,795 $31,011 42.5
Medical and Health Services Managers 5,965 $41,676 58.2 4,680 $46,332 59.1
Natural Sciences Managers 435 $48,194 88.6 290 $57,083 94.5
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 655 $39,922 16.6 515 $43,293 16.0
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 10,860 $31,117 39.9 7,000 $37,818 38.5
Social and Community Service Managers 5,020 $31,520 67.7 3,495 $36,255 68.7
Managers, All Other 45,055 $50,372 54.6 36,825 $52,593 54.9
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 780 $24,238 49.8 425 $36,338 52.7
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 225 $45,208 39.3 180 $47,578 41.9
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 3,825 $26,955 34.1 2,435 $33,549 35.1
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 4,280 $36,327 39.3 3,520 $38,538 38.1
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 4,750 $34,372 46.1 3,835 $36,539 47.2
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 2,030 $40,248 52.2 1,700 $42,320 53.3
Cost Estimators 2,360 $43,750 38.5 1,965 $46,068 38.6
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.)
COLORADO; 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 17,220 $35,458 54.6 12,795 $38,239 54.6
Logisticians 605 $48,423 51.1 500 $49,702 50.0
Management Analysts 13,695 $49,336 75.1 8,910 $57,664 75.2
Meeting and Convention Planners 910 $26,250 65.6 505 $32,476 61.8
Other Business Operations Specialists 4,500 $32,520 44.2 3,465 $36,091 44.9
Accountants and Auditors 36,135 $36,038 69.6 26,505 $41,035 70.4
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 2,600 $37,041 60.4 1,990 $41,017 59.2
Budget Analysts 955 $45,887 58.8 810 $47,398 55.5
Credit Analysts 490 $30,616 51.8 360 $32,021 55.9
Financial Analysts 1,150 $37,269 74.2 695 $41,548 73.8
Personal Financial Advisors 5,600 $42,432 76.7 3,935 $51,848 77.9
Insurance Underwriters 1,265 $37,451 48.3 1,075 $38,159 46.4
Financial Examiners 225 $63,900 85.0 190 $64,200 81.9
Loan Counselors and Officers 7,765 $36,476 45.0 6,130 $39,599 45.1
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 800 $36,622 52.8 725 $38,198 54.1
Tax Preparers 2,020 $13,050 57.8 685 $35,458 63.4
Financial Specialists, All Other 635 $41,094 53.6 495 $49,688 60.1
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 15,460 $51,172 66.4 11,680 $55,605 67.2
Computer Programmers 15,675 $52,503 66.9 12,055 $57,228 67.4
Computer Software Engineers 26,920 $61,667 78.8 22,210 $65,330 79.3
Computer Support Specialists 12,340 $37,490 42.4 9,305 $41,867 42.6
Database Administrators 2,680 $50,501 68.3 2,250 $52,345 68.3
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 6,250 $45,256 43.1 5,045 $47,146 42.5
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 9,165 $42,715 53.1 7,145 $48,422 52.9
Actuaries 315 $55,469 93.0 260 $71,042 95.7
Mathematicians 70 $75,147 100.0 40 $76,397 100.0
Operations Research Analysts 2,000 $51,653 67.4 1,550 $57,955 69.6
Statisticians 435 $44,097 97.3 315 $48,523 96.2
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 65 $34,236 92.5 30 $39,250 100.0
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 5,645 $45,125 88.7 4,320 $50,004 91.0
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 1,675 $36,530 80.7 1,325 $39,944 77.7
Aerospace Engineers 3,320 $63,244 86.9 2,915 $64,695 86.8
Agricultural Engineers 35 $72,292 51.4 20 $64,167 50.0
Biomedical Engineers 200 $54,052 73.7 140 $60,909 76.1
Chemical Engineers 540 $58,542 85.5 430 $66,250 87.2
Civil Engineers 7,400 $52,062 87.5 6,040 $55,238 87.8
Computer Hardware Engineers 2,290 $60,110 64.8 1,890 $61,827 65.2
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 9,345 $61,182 71.8 8,035 $62,915 71.0
Environmental Engineers 1,085 $53,646 86.5 845 $55,684 87.7
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 3,090 $51,167 61.3 2,585 $53,688 60.0
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 20 $31,250 100.0 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.)
COLORADO; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 705 $54,857 74.0 615 $58,750 72.7
Mechanical Engineers 4,315 $53,759 76.0 3,400 $60,074 76.9
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 295 $62,011 84.6 225 $66,125 80.7
Nuclear Engineers 105 $77,083 100.0 85 $101,389 100.0
Petroleum Engineers 660 $77,857 97.6 480 $82,465 96.7
Engineers, All Others 7,555 $59,949 79.0 6,260 $61,525 79.6
Drafters 5,040 $34,270 25.1 3,615 $36,219 22.6
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 8,160 $37,424 16.4 6,505 $40,220 16.4
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 1,805 $32,150 9.0 1,415 $35,367 10.7
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 670 $31,399 81.3 440 $38,454 89.5
Biological Scientists 1,780 $33,571 94.2 1,185 $41,578 96.7
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 715 $42,169 89.1 580 $44,706 93.1
Medical Scientists 940 $39,231 100.0 715 $45,545 100.0
Astronomers and Physicists 545 $60,297 93.4 455 $61,661 95.1
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 600 $56,653 83.8 540 $61,146 86.3
Chemists and Materials Scientists 1,885 $44,295 92.3 1,595 $46,828 94.2
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 4,150 $50,967 96.6 2,920 $59,167 97.4
Physical Scientists, All Other 2,940 $44,798 98.1 2,040 $59,792 98.3
Economists 315 $52,000 100.0 235 $53,375 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 1,700 $40,982 75.1 1,240 $46,429 76.7
Psychologists 4,380 $36,112 99.6 2,085 $45,101 99.7
Sociologists 90 $33,672 91.2 65 $38,750 88.1
Urban and Regional Planners 500 $45,573 98.8 445 $46,719 98.6
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 690 $30,568 91.3 355 $40,833 92.4
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 440 $28,403 23.1 340 $31,429 17.3
Biological Technicians 320 $34,091 63.4 190 $38,984 60.7
Chemical Technicians 520 $32,444 43.7 420 $38,412 41.8
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 295 $39,773 49.3 235 $41,875 54.7
Nuclear Technicians 105 $56,838 26.2 95 $60,114 28.9
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 2,985 $23,041 39.7 1,505 $35,294 35.7
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 10,050 $25,285 71.9 5,285 $29,855 73.0
Social Workers 8,675 $29,399 78.2 5,785 $32,050 77.2
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 4,200 $27,157 60.4 2,735 $33,346 64.3
Clergy 5,720 $30,310 78.8 4,335 $34,692 82.0
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 1,460 $23,856 60.7 820 $30,557 60.8
Religious Workers, All Other 1,805 $19,839 68.5 985 $29,162 72.5
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 15,040 $69,710 99.7 11,790 $77,343 99.9
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 1,005 $60,453 84.8 800 $66,452 84.4
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 5,770 $31,389 46.9 4,130 $34,673 44.4
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 4,460 $26,399 34.6 2,840 $30,757 26.4
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.)
COLORADO; 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 21,000 $30,304 88.9 12,830 $42,047 89.6
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 7,045 $12,401 45.6 3,790 $17,837 41.6
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 49,060 $30,031 95.1 35,760 $32,984 96.7
Secondary School Teachers 12,155 $31,438 96.0 9,530 $34,328 97.1
Special Education Teachers 2,810 $29,963 84.0 2,050 $32,565 90.5
Other Teachers and Instructors 10,415 $12,480 57.8 3,545 $27,720 56.6
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 635 $31,293 76.7 430 $36,250 83.0
Librarians 3,595 $25,736 78.6 1,800 $35,255 79.6
Library Technicians 955 $14,172 32.0 390 $25,634 39.8
Teacher Assistants 12,775 $8,957 21.5 2,015 $15,314 18.3
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 1,015 $30,352 79.5 560 $37,500 80.1
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 5,085 $16,223 46.9 2,330 $30,359 47.6
Designers 14,770 $26,935 46.9 8,290 $34,206 48.0
Actors 300 $9,226 59.1 35 $18,036 67.6
Producers and Directors 2,115 $36,605 65.6 1,315 $41,763 69.0
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 5,530 $17,728 55.5 1,860 $33,064 62.2
Dancers and Choreographers 370 $11,713 10.6 65 $29,688 18.5
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 2,795 $13,988 56.2 765 $30,811 50.7
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 655 $12,241 43.1 235 $21,006 49.4
Announcers 860 $28,500 42.7 420 $32,448 42.3
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 1,420 $29,598 80.2 955 $37,978 86.3
Public Relations Specialists 2,955 $33,200 73.1 1,870 $39,127 74.3
Editors 3,535 $31,547 81.4 2,340 $36,591 81.7
Technical Writers 2,495 $42,567 72.0 1,605 $47,183 70.7
Writers and Authors 3,670 $24,875 77.9 1,695 $38,750 76.7
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 1,280 $20,575 49.3 470 $31,750 38.9
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 1,625 $32,041 30.6 1,145 $37,243 26.3
Photographers 2,270 $24,104 45.5 1,290 $32,141 48.9
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 510 $29,146 41.5 320 $35,859 45.0
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 40 $41,250 36.8 15 $51,250 46.7
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 1,165 $51,942 94.7 615 $70,050 94.9
Dentists 2,980 $103,683 99.3 1,620 $115,900 99.1
Dieticians and Nutritionists 1,425 $24,158 70.7 675 $30,565 67.7
Optometrists 580 $65,797 100.0 400 $68,500 100.0
Pharmacists 2,990 $60,044 94.9 1,965 $65,453 95.7
Physicians and Surgeons 11,135 $108,492 99.7 7,485 $121,172 99.9
Physician Assistants 1,280 $40,588 67.8 795 $51,699 70.1
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.)
COLORADO; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 80 $27,434 100.0 50 $33,750 100.0
Registered Nurses 33,195 $35,942 60.9 18,870 $41,845 59.3
Audiologists 330 $32,946 97.6 160 $34,483 94.9
Occupational Therapists 1,430 $30,748 93.3 510 $41,406 92.0
Physical Therapists 2,745 $36,186 93.6 1,380 $45,519 92.6
Radiation Therapists 115 $43,417 35.0 75 $50,208 49.3
Recreational Therapists 310 $24,803 71.5 200 $30,875 84.2
Respiratory Therapists 1,150 $31,277 24.7 705 $35,557 21.8
Speech-Language Pathologists 1,455 $30,826 94.9 465 $37,838 95.9
Therapists, All Others 1,690 $27,141 88.4 965 $33,365 94.7
Veterinarians 1,395 $47,123 100.0 1,025 $52,269 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 375 $17,708 81.6 70 $31,429 72.2
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 4,475 $27,325 66.4 2,690 $35,462 67.2
Dental Hygienists 2,020 $33,950 43.5 615 $45,847 48.9
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 3,510 $32,218 22.1 2,455 $36,983 21.7
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 1,750 $26,106 24.0 1,215 $28,875 24.3
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 4,820 $20,148 18.3 2,740 $25,103 14.9
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 5,655 $23,991 9.9 3,200 $27,350 9.6
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 1,530 $20,278 16.8 965 $22,032 15.9
Opticians, Dispensing 995 $22,376 19.1 690 $27,716 15.5
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 1,140 $25,507 34.4 700 $27,447 36.6
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 1,410 $41,134 59.8 1,050 $45,986 58.5
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 19,250 $15,745 11.7 9,500 $20,748 10.1
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 125 $22,031 11.8 40 $24,000 0.0
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 695 $17,723 39.0 285 $24,282 36.8
Massage Therapists 3,370 $15,646 43.1 865 $24,770 43.0
Dental Assistants 4,015 $20,540 11.0 1,830 $24,227 11.5
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 8,925 $18,721 16.3 4,875 $23,162 14.1
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 1,020 $41,118 36.0 925 $42,237 39.5
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 1,610 $55,291 47.4 1,500 $56,212 47.4
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 720 $57,500 38.0 675 $60,199 40.4
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 1,490 $29,702 32.0 1,155 $31,842 32.7
Fire Fighters 3,470 $46,452 24.6 3,010 $47,230 23.2
Fire Inspectors 310 $46,331 13.3 295 $46,815 13.8
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 5,225 $32,202 20.0 4,255 $33,504 21.6
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 2,010 $51,311 51.6 1,815 $51,732 51.1
Fish and Game Wardens 80 $39,922 72.8 70 $56,667 72.1
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.)
COLORADO; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 100 $7,500 4.1 45 $47,850 9.3
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 9,600 $40,616 31.5 8,285 $41,594 31.1
Transit and Railroad Police 15 $21,111 0.0 10 $21,250 0.0
Animal Control Workers 185 $27,661 21.5 120 $29,318 20.3
Private Detectives and Investigators 1,320 $32,887 52.1 960 $41,271 52.0
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 10,130 $20,388 15.5 5,910 $26,078 16.0
Crossing Guards 750 $7,649 8.4 120 $16,071 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 1,545 $17,762 42.7 665 $27,423 51.3
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 4,895 $23,096 16.9 3,285 $25,935 16.9
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 8,930 $19,139 13.3 5,120 $24,209 14.2
Cooks 22,915 $12,882 6.1 10,275 $17,479 5.5
Food Preparation Workers 6,140 $9,827 9.2 2,040 $16,776 7.9
Bartenders 7,930 $14,187 18.2 3,240 $18,692 18.3
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 3,880 $12,255 5.3 1,640 $21,225 3.9
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 1,010 $7,340 13.1 230 $13,778 16.7
Waiters and Waitresses 25,735 $11,800 16.9 8,160 $17,184 16.0
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 1,465 $11,356 9.0 525 $16,613 10.1
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 2,525 $8,860 6.4 670 $16,560 7.3
Dishwashers 3,155 $10,402 2.1 1,040 $13,585 1.4
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 1,745 $9,281 11.0 460 $16,994 10.2
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 65 $11,375 0.0 20 $25,227 0.0
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 3,510 $23,090 11.4 2,295 $27,202 10.8
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 2,955 $28,329 20.9 2,095 $30,574 22.0
Janitors and Building Cleaners 29,070 $15,637 5.8 14,740 $20,938 5.2
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 18,545 $10,892 5.9 6,620 $16,163 4.8
Pest Control Workers 315 $25,625 20.1 235 $30,800 18.8
Grounds Maintenance Workers 12,925 $15,842 11.0 6,005 $21,908 11.0
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 795 $27,229 36.1 565 $30,931 34.5
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 2,140 $25,366 33.1 1,325 $30,239 30.5
Animal Trainers 1,045 $14,056 28.5 495 $21,914 25.9
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 2,725 $15,435 22.5 1,385 $21,859 23.2
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.)
COLORADO; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 835 $34,702 24.5 535 $36,720 27.1
Motion Picture Projectionists 105 $11,394 3.8 40 $32,115 0.0
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 550 $6,371 21.5 85 $20,625 19.8
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 2,280 $10,518 32.5 615 $27,105 28.0
Funeral Service Workers 80 $16,438 32.9 25 $31,964 82.6
Barbers 975 $14,359 8.1 510 $20,982 9.2
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 10,550 $15,658 6.8 4,890 $21,531 7.4
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 2,680 $15,075 9.4 1,345 $19,899 12.0
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 1,090 $17,169 24.6 550 $20,942 5.6
Tour and Travel Guides 1,100 $11,346 39.3 295 $21,481 33.6
Transportation Attendants 3,880 $31,443 37.7 1,510 $32,990 35.3
Child Care Workers 20,635 $9,048 17.0 8,385 $15,238 15.3
Personal and Home Care Aides 3,725 $10,267 13.0 1,260 $16,922 16.2
Recreation and Fitness Workers 5,060 $15,811 48.0 2,195 $26,366 51.6
Residential Advisors 810 $15,659 32.9 385 $22,750 37.1
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 710 $12,618 10.8 275 $21,120 7.3
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 51,415 $30,062 26.1 38,900 $32,390 25.6
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 18,540 $40,013 39.4 15,030 $42,460 39.6
Cashiers 30,920 $12,674 9.5 12,685 $21,177 10.3
Counter and Rental Clerks 2,090 $14,417 16.5 945 $21,333 19.6
Parts Salespersons 2,205 $26,363 8.7 1,740 $27,920 7.5
Retail Salespersons 53,860 $18,325 27.6 26,520 $30,278 29.2
Advertising Sales Agents 4,205 $35,726 53.7 2,865 $42,172 57.7
Insurance Sales Agents 8,940 $35,909 49.8 6,675 $40,910 49.8
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 9,060 $35,223 57.4 6,300 $40,405 59.9
Travel Agents 4,150 $22,275 26.4 2,500 $26,441 22.3
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 13,800 $37,283 45.9 9,580 $42,313 46.6
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 24,740 $41,563 44.1 19,480 $46,822 45.3
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 985 $6,172 23.2 195 $27,232 27.8
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 18,810 $40,144 48.0 11,465 $50,880 49.0
Sales Engineers 625 $70,250 67.0 540 $72,500 68.3
Telemarketers 4,325 $12,172 11.3 1,520 $21,863 12.9
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 4,140 $9,647 22.7 1,125 $26,538 24.9
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 4,210 $30,322 48.2 2,410 $40,853 54.7
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 30,790 $30,634 27.8 23,640 $32,570 26.8
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 1,175 $16,842 13.5 660 $21,732 13.6
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.)
COLORADO; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 1,250 $21,346 10.5 740 $25,983 12.6
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 245 $33,125 52.0 190 $37,569 55.0
Bill and Account Collectors 3,530 $24,817 20.2 2,320 $27,664 16.8
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 6,290 $23,447 19.4 4,400 $26,418 18.6
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 34,420 $22,207 16.0 20,260 $26,931 13.3
Gaming Cage Workers 55 $18,625 0.0 25 $28,500 0.0
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 3,485 $26,801 16.1 2,400 $30,000 16.4
Procurement Clerks 445 $32,045 25.9 385 $32,961 26.0
Tellers 5,015 $16,098 11.4 2,605 $20,099 9.7
Brokerage Clerks 170 $27,361 45.0 100 $35,625 50.0
Correspondence Clerks 215 $27,784 61.1 140 $28,523 72.9
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 1,555 $25,701 14.6 1,145 $27,702 17.1
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 905 $23,262 14.2 650 $25,019 14.0
Customer Service Representatives 41,365 $22,854 23.4 25,390 $27,197 24.6
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 850 $27,271 35.2 665 $30,295 34.9
File Clerks 4,400 $17,180 17.8 2,125 $25,538 14.7
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 2,285 $12,777 23.5 925 $19,728 22.3
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 3,060 $15,813 34.5 1,100 $23,681 24.6
Library Assistants, Clerical 2,065 $12,033 42.4 565 $22,843 52.4
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 3,670 $28,886 24.2 2,775 $31,064 22.8
New Account Clerks 400 $21,750 28.8 305 $23,984 28.7
Order Clerks 2,960 $21,021 15.9 1,670 $25,371 16.3
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 915 $26,998 23.2 695 $30,536 24.7
Receptionists and Information Clerks 19,570 $16,305 15.7 8,575 $21,773 13.6
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 5,080 $20,167 28.6 2,640 $26,906 26.3
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 1,105 $19,849 25.6 480 $26,237 20.2
Cargo and Freight Agents 750 $31,984 14.2 585 $35,025 12.8
Couriers and Messengers 3,260 $22,144 20.5 1,915 $29,258 19.4
Dispatchers 4,350 $27,119 13.5 3,340 $30,490 14.0
Meter Readers, Utilities 620 $28,629 7.9 465 $31,276 8.2
Postal Service Clerks 3,505 $37,509 15.9 2,515 $39,517 15.9
Postal Service Mail Carriers 6,295 $37,553 15.0 5,065 $39,208 15.8
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 2,265 $37,751 15.2 1,750 $39,772 13.8
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 6,525 $32,186 36.4 4,985 $36,742 34.9
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 8,075 $21,066 8.9 5,370 $24,038 8.4
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 17,110 $19,324 8.6 9,765 $25,105 7.8
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 970 $20,929 12.7 595 $27,065 15.9
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 60,690 $22,559 20.6 36,650 $27,146 18.9
Computer Operators 4,715 $28,321 26.1 3,145 $32,920 26.7
Data Entry Keyers 12,170 $19,226 19.8 6,125 $24,747 17.9
Word Processors and Typists 2,100 $17,688 22.1 955 $24,258 16.4
Desktop Publishers 380 $26,921 47.8 285 $30,662 42.5
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 3,690 $25,118 25.1 2,605 $27,283 24.3
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.)
COLORADO; 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 2,420 $17,550 13.3 1,300 $22,689 11.6
Office Clerks, General 19,700 $18,654 18.5 9,480 $25,170 14.8
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 1,040 $19,840 11.6 630 $23,929 13.0
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 300 $20,196 48.2 160 $22,203 49.4
Statistical Assistants 645 $31,834 30.8 455 $35,694 31.8
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 10,160 $25,432 38.7 6,415 $30,306 34.9
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 945 $27,399 27.9 700 $30,846 29.3
Agricultural Inspectors 265 $36,163 26.7 235 $37,064 24.3
Animal Breeders 120 $18,077 24.6 85 $19,000 11.6
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 765 $8,099 3.8 225 $14,736 5.7
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 10,395 $13,748 8.2 4,990 $20,216 8.8
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 45 $16,875 34.0 15 $18,333 42.9
Hunters and Trappers 30 $41,406 65.5 20 $32,500 50.0
Forest and Conservation Workers 265 $15,781 11.0 120 $22,500 22.0
Logging Workers 545 $20,577 5.7 255 $22,288 7.5
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 23,445 $40,737 12.5 18,050 $43,239 12.3
Boilermakers 65 $25,125 0.0 50 $26,000 0.0
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 3,165 $25,284 4.2 1,575 $31,456 4.4
Carpenters 31,885 $25,606 11.7 18,260 $30,466 11.0
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 4,855 $26,567 7.4 3,005 $31,429 7.8
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 2,490 $23,695 2.4 1,335 $28,129 3.3
Contruction Laborers 25,165 $20,422 6.5 13,090 $25,309 6.1
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 200 $26,563 4.5 90 $32,868 9.9
Pile-Driver Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 8,465 $30,786 3.8 5,840 $32,492 2.9
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 5,835 $24,357 3.3 3,205 $29,088 3.8
Electricians 13,010 $33,121 6.9 10,120 $35,791 7.1
Glaziers 1,255 $30,952 3.3 935 $34,268 4.0
Insulation Workers 805 $21,270 3.4 505 $25,923 4.4
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 9,695 $22,111 12.0 5,050 $27,336 10.3
Paperhangers 180 $23,000 19.7 85 $27,833 10.7
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 11,405 $30,656 6.0 8,305 $34,502 6.2
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 1,000 $18,564 3.5 400 $26,470 2.0
Reinforcing Iron Workers 135 $21,729 6.6 75 $21,699 0.0
Roofers 4,285 $20,824 4.5 2,270 $25,188 2.9
Sheet Metal Workers 2,810 $27,043 5.7 2,025 $29,957 5.3
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 1,150 $30,017 6.6 780 $32,317 8.2
Helpers, Construction Trades 805 $15,587 5.2 290 $23,466 12.7
Construction and Building Inspectors 1,470 $38,829 28.3 1,105 $41,109 30.9
Elevator Installers and Repairers 545 $48,125 6.3 475 $50,040 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.)
COLORADO; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 510 $18,145 3.1 275 $25,760 0.0
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 520 $30,938 6.7 340 $38,839 8.2
Highway Maintenance Workers 2,105 $29,070 6.4 1,670 $30,288 5.2
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 105 $38,631 0.0 75 $39,881 0.0
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 195 $25,625 0.0 145 $30,404 0.0
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 390 $30,842 2.1 250 $33,155 0.0
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 210 $39,000 12.0 110 $40,096 14.4
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 665 $29,697 11.1 465 $31,912 5.2
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 175 $40,093 4.0 95 $42,604 0.0
Mining Machine Operators 1,165 $45,769 5.4 890 $48,253 6.8
Roof Bolters, Mining 45 $37,083 0.0 30 $37,500 0.0
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 15 $50,833 0.0 15 $50,833 0.0
Helpers - Extraction Workers 45 $14,911 0.0 4 $7,500 0.0
Other Extraction Workers 280 $27,500 13.1 155 $31,985 19.7
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 6,275 $41,111 14.7 5,415 $42,232 14.9
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 6,130 $31,469 18.9 4,560 $35,425 19.7
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 5,250 $41,904 12.8 4,305 $45,213 12.1
Avionics Technicians 165 $29,813 5.4 125 $33,083 7.3
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 410 $30,485 10.2 325 $31,161 6.7
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 75 $41,563 4.1 55 $50,625 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 230 $50,216 7.9 175 $51,250 7.4
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 220 $22,656 7.8 175 $25,000 9.8
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 660 $25,000 10.9 465 $29,841 7.8
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 745 $30,952 10.5 645 $31,821 8.2
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 2,630 $39,098 10.5 2,220 $41,463 11.6
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 2,455 $30,707 4.0 1,875 $34,600 3.3
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 440 $32,849 9.6 370 $33,663 8.4
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 14,225 $28,967 5.8 10,825 $31,793 6.1
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 5,060 $32,598 2.8 4,145 $35,233 2.7
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 3,455 $35,476 4.7 2,715 $37,288 4.5
Small Engine Mechanics 750 $25,772 3.7 520 $29,333 3.5
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 1,240 $16,763 9.5 735 $20,213 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.)
COLORADO; 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 400 $37,500 5.8 355 $39,286 6.5
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 4,900 $32,500 6.0 4,030 $35,629 6.3
Home Appliance Repairers 900 $26,573 11.1 630 $31,199 14.8
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 4,905 $35,319 6.8 4,020 $36,888 6.8
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 6,730 $26,738 8.8 4,920 $30,355 8.0
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 320 $38,162 4.0 225 $40,926 5.8
Millwrights 450 $38,315 5.8 370 $40,802 2.4
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 1,700 $44,663 5.1 1,425 $46,987 4.6
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 3,405 $32,435 10.7 2,465 $36,608 10.5
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 1,175 $28,512 19.7 830 $33,795 19.3
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 940 $23,942 12.1 610 $27,755 10.3
Commercial Divers 15 $6,705 0.0 0 . .
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 710 $27,344 6.5 540 $29,083 4.1
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 215 $25,179 2.3 120 $30,859 4.1
Riggers 60 $23,542 0.0 30 $36,875 0.0
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 55 $60,238 0.0 50 $60,595 0.0
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 145 $13,036 6.9 65 $20,795 15.6
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 4,130 $25,170 12.7 2,630 $29,843 11.7
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 14,505 $34,894 17.4 12,055 $36,695 17.9
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 55 $21,696 11.3 35 $26,429 0.0
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 3,820 $18,913 6.5 2,340 $22,122 6.2
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 125 $25,750 0.0 70 $26,650 0.0
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 190 $31,375 3.1 110 $42,250 0.0
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 13,895 $18,922 8.2 8,245 $22,329 7.6
Bakers 3,135 $18,826 11.4 1,865 $24,938 8.3
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 4,530 $23,430 2.4 3,235 $28,250 2.2
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 110 $25,956 10.1 65 $30,568 17.5
Food Batchmakers 1,285 $17,957 7.7 565 $29,148 3.7
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 55 $20,000 14.3 30 $23,214 0.0
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 290 $35,750 16.5 225 $39,231 13.4
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 170 $22,419 0.0 115 $25,250 0.0
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 55 $27,750 0.0 40 $24,750 0.0
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 85 $26,000 7.0 60 $25,417 9.8
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 840 $24,750 5.9 580 $27,464 2.6
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.)
COLORADO; 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 90 $25,962 9.8 60 $26,923 0.0
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 725 $21,747 4.0 510 $25,153 5.7
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 100 $25,521 35.6 50 $32,500 0.0
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 10 $21,250 0.0 10 $21,250 0.0
Machinists 5,775 $31,533 4.2 4,520 $34,503 5.1
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 210 $27,589 4.7 180 $28,214 3.9
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 110 $35,188 22.9 85 $30,000 16.7
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 755 $30,412 3.9 605 $31,618 3.1
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 45 $27,679 0.0 35 $30,000 0.0
Tool and Die Makers 615 $40,722 6.2 530 $41,469 7.2
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 7,310 $25,354 2.4 4,980 $28,856 1.4
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 140 $40,455 0.0 110 $44,219 0.0
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 95 $35,804 0.0 75 $37,614 0.0
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 275 $24,430 0.0 210 $25,750 0.0
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 90 $19,643 20.5 55 $22,344 9.4
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 4,005 $23,412 5.5 2,775 $26,895 5.5
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 945 $20,924 7.8 580 $26,326 6.6
Job Printers 1,320 $25,817 8.9 955 $29,408 11.0
Prepress Technicians and Workers 1,265 $28,147 16.4 935 $31,508 16.7
Printing Machine Operators 2,980 $29,218 6.8 2,225 $31,333 4.5
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 3,865 $14,648 4.6 1,975 $20,047 7.2
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 1,085 $12,967 4.9 590 $15,508 6.4
Sewing Machine Operators 2,915 $12,878 9.4 1,455 $17,260 10.6
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 235 $16,367 6.8 160 $17,333 4.4
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 25 $10,694 0.0 15 $12,083 0.0
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 1,620 $14,018 19.9 800 $22,229 17.3
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 10 $16,786 70.0 10 $16,786 70.0
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 150 $16,212 4.1 35 $20,329 0.0
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 70 $4,833 45.7 20 $2,019 76.2
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 4 $1,250 0.0 0 . .
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 4 $26,250 0.0 4 $26,250 0.0
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 30 $11,458 20.0 25 $11,667 0.0
Upholsterers 805 $20,295 5.9 525 $22,183 3.8
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 230 $14,844 17.9 120 $31,875 10.1
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.)
COLORADO; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 1,460 $25,797 12.3 1,010 $28,367 15.5
Furniture Finishers 450 $24,667 8.7 310 $29,125 8.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 10 $225,000 0.0 10 $225,000 0.0
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 480 $17,112 3.1 300 $22,000 3.7
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 440 $18,614 7.5 300 $25,000 3.0
Woodworkers, All Other 1,045 $21,820 14.1 610 $24,453 7.2
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 625 $55,132 4.3 555 $56,908 4.9
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 1,545 $35,497 8.7 1,270 $36,695 7.6
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 1,535 $33,388 20.6 1,260 $36,852 18.6
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 625 $36,768 11.4 505 $37,375 9.9
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 775 $39,572 26.1 620 $42,530 28.1
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 955 $24,375 4.5 645 $28,304 5.1
Cutting Workers 1,065 $20,833 6.4 595 $25,185 3.9
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 350 $27,480 5.7 290 $30,257 5.8
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 165 $26,531 9.7 115 $29,000 11.2
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 11,605 $26,898 18.2 8,200 $31,330 18.3
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 620 $21,058 24.2 385 $25,481 20.9
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 1,540 $25,168 16.0 1,040 $29,949 16.2
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 2,610 $20,588 4.7 1,555 $25,044 3.9
Painting Workers 2,015 $23,498 6.4 1,345 $27,659 5.8
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 1,225 $17,279 19.3 700 $23,705 22.9
Semiconductor Processors 325 $24,038 15.1 250 $26,250 10.5
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 130 $19,621 21.5 100 $20,000 27.5
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 100 $19,516 0.0 80 $23,011 0.0
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 210 $50,357 11.0 185 $51,905 9.2
Etchers and Engravers 205 $18,792 10.1 145 $21,490 8.3
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 950 $20,217 22.4 400 $25,994 21.3
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 165 $20,054 9.0 75 $26,250 0.0
Tire Builders 90 $21,071 0.0 65 $21,250 0.0
Helpers-Production Workers 275 $12,674 7.0 105 $18,875 17.8
Production Workers, All Other 12,855 $22,261 7.0 8,435 $27,013 7.0
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 4,210 $33,548 18.6 3,340 $38,169 19.0
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 4,520 $66,497 78.0 2,935 $71,673 79.3
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 1,170 $68,750 24.3 1,040 $71,842 21.4
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.)
COLORADO; 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 45 $21,161 7.0 15 $28,194 0.0
Bus Drivers 7,355 $19,068 14.2 3,315 $28,165 16.7
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 50,535 $26,873 7.2 32,875 $31,627 6.6
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 2,995 $13,181 19.4 1,455 $20,927 20.9
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 450 $10,496 9.1 145 $22,404 0.0
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 830 $58,913 12.4 750 $59,565 12.1
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 145 $52,411 26.6 120 $56,528 22.5
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 810 $58,718 7.4 665 $58,993 8.7
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 50 $37,054 21.6 40 $37,794 26.2
Sailors and Marine Oilers 35 $30,000 33.3 20 $70,313 57.1
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 160 $21,964 24.2 95 $22,500 19.1
Ship Engineers 20 $32,500 30.0 0 . .
Bridge and Lock Tenders 70 $24,063 0.0 55 $25,625 0.0
Parking Lot Attendants 750 $14,722 7.0 355 $19,507 9.6
Service Station Attendants 1,370 $12,962 7.5 650 $17,689 7.2
Transportation Inspectors 405 $39,758 8.6 300 $42,083 11.6
Other Transportation Workers 955 $31,275 17.4 690 $36,000 15.2
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 115 $40,197 0.0 75 $42,039 0.0
Crane and Tower Operators 730 $40,455 1.9 635 $41,643 2.2
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 1,235 $30,813 3.7 775 $32,475 3.2
Hoist and Winch Operators 165 $24,236 10.9 70 $30,750 0.0
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 5,070 $23,636 3.4 3,360 $27,415 3.6
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 4,095 $17,268 4.2 2,035 $24,096 4.5
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 22,375 $19,000 5.5 12,100 $25,139 4.7
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 440 $19,940 12.5 270 $26,667 17.9
Packers and Packagers, Hand 3,265 $14,604 5.0 1,645 $21,229 6.0
Pumping Station Operators 485 $37,272 4.7 420 $37,366 3.6
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 845 $21,250 9.6 520 $28,478 11.3
Shuttle Car Operators 55 $21,000 38.9 40 $12,500 45.2
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 45 $21,518 0.0 20 $26,389 0.0
Material Moving Workers, All Other 480 $27,417 5.4 315 $35,417 5.4
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