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TABLE 2. Earnings by Detailed Occupation: 1999: Connecticut: 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 1,725,835 $32,305 35.8 1,149,070 $40,724 38.2
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 22,175 $104,071 72.9 19,235 $109,450 72.9
General and Operations Managers 12,785 $64,886 53.3 11,190 $67,003 53.8
Legislators 335 $40,104 57.6 255 $48,542 53.0
Advertising and Promotions Managers 1,515 $50,149 76.6 1,225 $51,592 75.3
Marketing and Sales Managers 21,875 $65,782 72.4 17,580 $72,126 72.2
Public Relations Managers 1,060 $63,144 72.1 830 $67,188 69.9
Administrative Services Managers 1,615 $51,504 39.7 1,445 $52,366 40.3
Computer and Information Systems Managers 6,130 $75,165 69.2 5,445 $77,500 69.2
Financial Managers 19,555 $64,183 70.0 16,690 $68,761 70.5
Human Resources Managers 6,380 $52,843 56.9 5,140 $59,348 58.1
Industrial Production Managers 4,855 $58,037 44.1 4,225 $60,771 42.8
Purchasing Managers 3,020 $51,142 53.4 2,595 $52,443 53.0
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 2,485 $42,400 25.5 2,110 $45,475 25.2
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 955 $29,814 31.0 725 $38,000 29.7
Farmers and Ranchers 1,145 $16,122 20.6 705 $21,250 15.4
Construction Managers 7,790 $51,884 28.3 6,175 $56,191 29.9
Education Administrators 10,475 $51,253 78.2 7,200 $59,930 80.0
Engineering Managers 2,470 $80,571 73.7 2,185 $81,576 74.1
Food Service Managers 8,155 $32,190 22.5 6,055 $36,080 21.9
Funeral Directors 600 $46,786 34.6 455 $51,528 31.1
Gaming Managers 415 $45,625 27.0 335 $47,250 27.5
Lodging Managers 920 $33,393 55.4 630 $36,907 56.6
Medical and Health Services Managers 6,465 $50,590 63.1 5,270 $53,170 63.4
Natural Sciences Managers 355 $80,150 98.0 315 $80,800 97.8
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 310 $55,208 28.5 285 $56,510 27.9
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 4,660 $41,689 46.7 3,445 $49,944 47.1
Social and Community Service Managers 3,700 $39,149 68.5 2,945 $41,806 66.8
Managers, All Other 29,590 $59,671 57.5 24,335 $64,784 58.3
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 435 $44,188 71.7 300 $51,417 71.1
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 75 $37,353 18.9 65 $40,833 21.2
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 2,845 $32,869 37.1 1,865 $38,571 38.4
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 4,220 $40,553 41.4 3,470 $43,142 42.6
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 6,595 $35,071 37.6 5,020 $36,887 36.5
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 1,535 $44,649 52.6 1,215 $47,234 56.7
Cost Estimators 1,240 $47,181 38.2 1,040 $50,509 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.)
CONNECTICUT; 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 13,740 $42,146 54.2 10,355 $48,211 53.2
Logisticians 455 $50,778 54.5 420 $51,179 53.3
Management Analysts 13,010 $52,585 78.7 8,820 $65,904 76.8
Meeting and Convention Planners 690 $39,331 54.6 480 $45,307 54.7
Other Business Operations Specialists 3,230 $38,079 39.3 2,300 $42,759 41.1
Accountants and Auditors 28,960 $45,456 79.0 22,685 $50,537 80.3
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 1,435 $38,561 51.2 1,030 $48,079 53.3
Budget Analysts 515 $47,296 60.5 410 $52,778 60.3
Credit Analysts 435 $41,500 77.6 340 $44,297 78.6
Financial Analysts 2,090 $75,136 89.6 1,720 $90,147 89.9
Personal Financial Advisors 6,850 $60,898 77.8 5,280 $66,207 78.2
Insurance Underwriters 3,260 $45,816 60.6 2,745 $48,057 58.3
Financial Examiners 140 $62,083 88.7 125 $61,146 87.4
Loan Counselors and Officers 3,545 $45,453 53.7 2,790 $50,044 52.6
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 955 $44,195 58.0 765 $47,234 61.0
Tax Preparers 1,355 $21,853 67.1 560 $60,500 72.2
Financial Specialists, All Other 1,015 $47,404 54.7 840 $56,500 58.7
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 12,060 $55,929 63.7 9,460 $60,139 63.9
Computer Programmers 12,455 $56,229 64.3 9,840 $59,540 64.9
Computer Software Engineers 9,365 $61,885 74.1 7,810 $65,294 73.0
Computer Support Specialists 5,040 $40,705 38.2 3,795 $45,948 38.0
Database Administrators 1,340 $55,000 66.8 995 $65,873 68.2
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 2,560 $50,349 48.5 2,190 $51,629 49.1
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 4,330 $49,778 51.7 3,245 $52,469 53.9
Actuaries 1,560 $71,630 96.5 1,335 $85,027 98.0
Mathematicians 40 $66,000 100.0 40 $66,000 100.0
Operations Research Analysts 1,420 $51,261 61.5 1,095 $52,417 59.9
Statisticians 450 $56,012 97.1 350 $61,681 96.3
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 35 $70,179 85.7 35 $70,179 85.7
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 3,205 $51,969 84.0 2,475 $59,227 86.8
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 375 $41,371 81.8 295 $45,817 79.9
Aerospace Engineers 3,960 $60,252 85.2 3,275 $61,412 85.9
Agricultural Engineers 10 $145,000 100.0 10 $145,000 100.0
Biomedical Engineers 130 $57,083 72.7 100 $63,281 76.2
Chemical Engineers 740 $68,611 86.5 610 $70,893 88.4
Civil Engineers 3,520 $54,877 80.9 3,100 $57,315 83.9
Computer Hardware Engineers 905 $59,297 53.5 660 $61,224 52.4
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 4,485 $60,943 74.7 3,900 $62,229 75.1
Environmental Engineers 570 $51,977 93.0 500 $53,306 93.8
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 3,615 $52,110 54.7 3,105 $52,868 53.7
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 830 $53,679 84.7 790 $54,786 84.2
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.)
CONNECTICUT; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 865 $55,205 58.8 760 $56,311 60.7
Mechanical Engineers 4,565 $54,247 68.5 3,850 $56,232 67.9
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 15 $71,500 71.4 4 $71,250 100.0
Nuclear Engineers 370 $66,630 81.5 325 $68,750 80.5
Petroleum Engineers 15 $181,111 100.0 15 $181,111 100.0
Engineers, All Others 4,680 $57,897 77.9 3,915 $61,053 77.4
Drafters 3,190 $40,478 14.3 2,495 $43,266 11.9
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 6,290 $40,465 15.4 5,275 $41,826 13.5
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 805 $37,530 2.4 640 $41,129 0.0
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 355 $38,250 76.6 250 $42,443 78.7
Biological Scientists 950 $41,150 92.9 740 $45,875 92.4
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 95 $40,625 76.6 55 $50,694 84.2
Medical Scientists 2,535 $46,607 99.0 1,860 $54,143 98.6
Astronomers and Physicists 195 $54,821 73.6 160 $66,591 77.8
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 80 $62,292 79.5 65 $67,143 75.0
Chemists and Materials Scientists 2,555 $51,930 91.7 2,080 $56,612 90.8
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 770 $49,625 95.7 660 $50,704 98.0
Physical Scientists, All Other 3,210 $48,667 96.2 2,405 $59,707 96.8
Economists 350 $100,125 100.0 275 $107,143 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 1,780 $51,392 81.7 1,245 $61,332 83.2
Psychologists 3,425 $50,082 99.0 1,670 $58,708 98.8
Sociologists 30 $51,563 100.0 20 $86,786 100.0
Urban and Regional Planners 305 $64,250 88.5 280 $64,938 87.5
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 415 $42,188 90.3 290 $47,917 88.9
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 205 $29,750 31.2 115 $36,429 15.5
Biological Technicians 165 $33,929 76.8 115 $41,250 81.0
Chemical Technicians 1,105 $40,409 38.5 820 $48,264 39.7
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 60 $45,000 31.0 30 $65,156 25.8
Nuclear Technicians 90 $52,431 0.0 80 $56,429 0.0
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 1,800 $27,805 41.6 965 $37,218 42.0
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 8,730 $31,391 68.1 4,870 $36,734 67.4
Social Workers 11,350 $37,298 78.0 8,055 $41,447 76.4
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 3,525 $31,651 52.1 2,450 $37,418 54.1
Clergy 3,665 $29,414 85.6 2,590 $35,133 84.8
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 390 $23,482 61.3 160 $32,206 52.5
Religious Workers, All Other 960 $13,775 54.4 355 $30,616 62.2
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 14,775 $83,665 99.6 12,120 $92,112 99.6
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 945 $62,222 85.7 740 $73,641 86.5
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 5,855 $32,568 34.2 3,835 $37,441 30.9
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 2,535 $31,431 50.6 1,585 $41,143 46.8
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.)
CONNECTICUT; 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 16,665 $39,913 92.1 10,340 $52,377 93.3
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 7,285 $16,088 47.5 3,765 $21,759 47.7
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 44,520 $40,211 95.0 32,060 $46,615 96.8
Secondary School Teachers 13,205 $43,986 95.9 9,775 $49,107 97.0
Special Education Teachers 3,765 $37,055 86.8 2,520 $44,957 91.4
Other Teachers and Instructors 8,855 $17,595 60.0 3,125 $37,509 52.7
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 785 $33,529 78.2 490 $39,441 78.2
Librarians 3,555 $37,909 87.5 2,050 $44,473 93.8
Library Technicians 625 $9,063 23.6 115 $43,906 56.6
Teacher Assistants 14,060 $11,789 24.2 2,315 $19,211 22.4
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 815 $44,625 84.4 505 $53,250 82.0
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 3,465 $26,172 57.0 1,770 $39,716 57.3
Designers 12,900 $34,715 48.6 8,305 $41,499 48.8
Actors 355 $16,705 70.1 60 $57,656 94.9
Producers and Directors 2,045 $42,420 78.4 1,420 $53,462 79.0
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 2,600 $22,500 57.3 995 $35,319 71.8
Dancers and Choreographers 155 $26,094 38.5 45 $57,794 73.9
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 2,055 $20,056 66.6 680 $34,961 72.3
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 215 $11,723 37.6 40 $42,500 31.0
Announcers 570 $30,800 40.3 350 $36,505 49.6
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 1,270 $30,805 82.8 845 $42,199 83.9
Public Relations Specialists 1,830 $41,039 76.8 1,230 $50,390 79.5
Editors 3,330 $35,253 80.1 2,195 $42,076 82.1
Technical Writers 1,090 $46,386 59.8 815 $48,958 55.6
Writers and Authors 2,940 $33,227 83.8 1,545 $43,750 81.9
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 875 $26,923 48.4 365 $40,391 51.1
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 1,080 $38,462 44.4 795 $43,750 44.5
Photographers 1,565 $31,925 48.7 870 $44,265 50.9
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 295 $35,192 52.7 150 $50,391 47.0
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 4 $41,250 100.0 4 $41,250 100.0
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 620 $66,136 95.1 420 $86,875 100.0
Dentists 2,400 $122,205 99.7 1,415 $131,618 99.5
Dieticians and Nutritionists 1,260 $28,224 66.9 595 $36,228 62.3
Optometrists 400 $70,600 100.0 265 $72,400 100.0
Pharmacists 2,485 $66,493 95.9 1,790 $71,720 96.3
Physicians and Surgeons 11,515 $117,368 99.7 8,260 $132,928 99.8
Physician Assistants 975 $46,576 75.4 640 $59,286 79.4
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.)
CONNECTICUT; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 170 $91,607 100.0 125 $101,667 100.0
Registered Nurses 35,045 $42,428 59.6 18,530 $51,671 59.0
Audiologists 170 $37,368 84.7 80 $49,643 78.0
Occupational Therapists 1,105 $41,642 94.4 490 $51,140 94.7
Physical Therapists 2,455 $42,423 93.0 1,250 $51,934 93.6
Radiation Therapists 210 $50,071 47.6 175 $51,429 49.4
Recreational Therapists 650 $30,117 58.0 400 $32,381 58.5
Respiratory Therapists 1,120 $39,099 32.7 565 $45,719 35.5
Speech-Language Pathologists 1,390 $44,051 99.4 400 $47,700 100.0
Therapists, All Others 950 $33,706 83.1 580 $40,604 82.0
Veterinarians 895 $60,184 100.0 610 $77,109 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 105 $31,667 58.5 60 $52,143 73.3
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 4,450 $34,476 61.1 2,670 $43,276 60.1
Dental Hygienists 2,190 $36,393 27.6 785 $48,377 25.0
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 3,140 $36,513 24.6 1,780 $45,225 28.4
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 1,230 $32,778 17.5 935 $36,086 18.5
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 3,630 $23,657 19.9 2,160 $30,403 17.8
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 6,870 $33,943 10.2 3,595 $40,944 10.1
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 780 $24,217 14.9 430 $29,538 16.9
Opticians, Dispensing 585 $39,917 15.9 465 $41,441 14.6
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 1,020 $30,403 35.7 635 $37,372 32.2
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 1,055 $40,683 58.9 750 $46,429 65.7
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 32,305 $21,565 7.4 15,765 $26,938 8.0
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 140 $25,144 13.5 40 $34,000 0.0
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 590 $20,786 15.6 250 $29,188 8.8
Massage Therapists 1,035 $16,895 48.9 285 $25,239 37.2
Dental Assistants 3,180 $21,445 9.6 1,355 $26,553 8.4
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 8,195 $22,045 12.2 4,310 $26,391 11.3
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 485 $47,930 26.0 410 $50,000 30.9
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 1,485 $64,340 35.6 1,380 $64,906 36.8
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 750 $70,602 20.7 705 $70,712 21.9
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 1,360 $36,461 26.0 1,145 $38,871 26.8
Fire Fighters 3,960 $52,244 13.5 3,600 $52,923 13.5
Fire Inspectors 370 $54,598 13.8 305 $57,102 16.6
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 3,765 $40,379 9.4 3,255 $40,863 9.5
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 1,270 $54,438 49.3 1,130 $55,723 48.7
Fish and Game Wardens 10 $66,875 66.7 10 $66,875 66.7
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.)
CONNECTICUT; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 10 $26,250 0.0 10 $26,250 0.0
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 7,285 $51,549 31.7 6,275 $52,284 32.2
Transit and Railroad Police 15 $4,844 0.0 4 $41,250 0.0
Animal Control Workers 205 $31,406 5.9 140 $36,196 3.6
Private Detectives and Investigators 650 $40,429 51.8 490 $46,339 58.3
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 9,310 $20,946 12.4 5,535 $26,814 12.2
Crossing Guards 680 $5,566 2.9 60 $31,250 12.1
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 935 $6,420 23.9 120 $19,722 58.2
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 5,335 $26,774 12.9 3,755 $30,401 13.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 4,720 $23,100 12.7 2,860 $30,457 13.1
Cooks 13,080 $16,738 4.6 6,805 $21,882 5.6
Food Preparation Workers 5,030 $11,728 3.9 1,845 $19,028 3.1
Bartenders 3,565 $14,870 13.9 1,345 $22,857 13.9
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 3,305 $11,898 3.6 1,215 $21,219 0.7
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 1,215 $8,712 9.3 380 $17,309 10.8
Waiters and Waitresses 15,575 $11,605 13.7 4,690 $19,989 9.7
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 1,420 $11,835 6.0 550 $25,539 8.6
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 3,100 $8,872 5.6 620 $20,600 9.2
Dishwashers 1,900 $10,567 1.8 785 $16,202 0.8
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 990 $8,942 13.3 230 $18,980 15.1
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 60 $14,318 3.3 35 $17,632 0.0
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 2,140 $29,755 6.3 1,585 $31,712 7.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 1,690 $32,656 19.3 1,135 $38,349 20.8
Janitors and Building Cleaners 22,260 $20,808 4.0 12,855 $28,298 3.6
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 14,400 $13,319 6.1 6,190 $20,047 7.6
Pest Control Workers 510 $28,661 15.9 365 $31,287 11.2
Grounds Maintenance Workers 12,490 $20,163 10.0 6,135 $27,337 10.4
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 1,440 $37,333 22.2 1,180 $40,508 19.7
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 1,840 $26,446 24.0 1,290 $32,050 19.8
Animal Trainers 320 $22,202 31.5 235 $26,208 25.8
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 1,355 $16,979 15.3 730 $25,327 20.5
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.)
CONNECTICUT; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 2,580 $29,306 12.6 1,605 $31,354 14.4
Motion Picture Projectionists 50 $17,500 12.0 20 $27,083 0.0
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 315 $13,272 24.0 90 $17,257 33.7
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 1,390 $12,360 14.6 470 $20,351 8.9
Funeral Service Workers 125 $13,015 9.6 45 $39,464 13.3
Barbers 1,040 $25,019 6.4 595 $26,787 7.9
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 8,455 $16,948 5.0 4,075 $22,902 5.0
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 1,210 $14,131 7.4 590 $21,453 6.5
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 250 $21,857 4.8 165 $35,208 0.0
Tour and Travel Guides 210 $12,667 40.0 55 $32,644 32.7
Transportation Attendants 865 $31,419 40.4 315 $40,069 38.8
Child Care Workers 15,020 $11,375 13.0 6,505 $18,653 13.5
Personal and Home Care Aides 3,235 $14,902 11.6 1,270 $25,315 15.1
Recreation and Fitness Workers 3,335 $17,494 47.4 1,275 $31,472 46.5
Residential Advisors 1,335 $21,728 37.7 740 $27,386 40.3
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 460 $16,799 22.9 240 $27,132 20.3
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 35,060 $33,265 26.6 27,590 $37,527 26.9
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 14,490 $50,634 48.4 12,140 $53,449 49.1
Cashiers 22,980 $11,485 9.3 8,260 $20,466 11.0
Counter and Rental Clerks 1,350 $12,629 12.4 505 $23,147 13.6
Parts Salespersons 1,055 $30,432 9.8 865 $31,959 9.6
Retail Salespersons 35,020 $20,255 24.5 18,170 $34,333 27.1
Advertising Sales Agents 3,170 $47,328 61.7 2,435 $55,368 63.5
Insurance Sales Agents 8,375 $41,005 50.7 6,570 $45,934 52.2
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 8,590 $80,339 77.8 6,865 $96,449 79.9
Travel Agents 2,470 $25,872 27.9 1,595 $29,935 27.0
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 8,080 $49,017 53.6 6,450 $52,724 55.3
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 18,975 $47,744 49.0 15,345 $51,631 49.3
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 515 $7,477 22.2 125 $50,682 34.7
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 9,575 $35,834 45.4 5,695 $50,080 47.1
Sales Engineers 650 $55,667 60.6 530 $56,917 53.6
Telemarketers 1,725 $12,102 28.3 545 $27,989 36.8
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 1,785 $12,147 19.6 540 $30,351 27.0
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 3,075 $35,914 59.6 1,940 $45,478 64.5
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 24,000 $34,745 27.7 18,275 $37,509 27.9
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 880 $21,365 9.2 535 $26,128 10.8
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.)
CONNECTICUT; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 1,085 $21,677 16.1 545 $29,055 13.4
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 115 $24,107 20.5 85 $37,850 19.5
Bill and Account Collectors 2,140 $27,206 15.1 1,365 $30,910 16.0
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 5,140 $26,047 17.0 3,600 $28,484 15.9
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 23,350 $25,904 16.8 14,115 $30,568 14.6
Gaming Cage Workers 260 $21,381 24.5 205 $21,686 18.4
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 3,155 $28,302 15.5 2,175 $31,520 13.7
Procurement Clerks 540 $31,474 25.1 420 $38,333 26.8
Tellers 4,600 $19,315 11.6 2,475 $22,080 10.8
Brokerage Clerks 235 $31,500 42.8 180 $32,469 38.1
Correspondence Clerks 45 $26,125 27.9 20 $27,500 10.0
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 635 $27,454 38.8 450 $31,646 36.0
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 705 $29,279 38.1 510 $34,750 42.6
Customer Service Representatives 26,085 $26,649 22.4 17,170 $30,822 23.3
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 730 $42,224 54.6 610 $43,529 57.7
File Clerks 3,075 $20,657 18.3 1,465 $28,594 17.0
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 715 $15,929 7.7 280 $20,895 9.4
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 1,485 $17,323 35.6 540 $30,000 29.9
Library Assistants, Clerical 1,895 $13,777 41.7 645 $26,232 41.6
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 935 $29,739 25.0 700 $34,625 26.7
New Account Clerks 130 $27,875 50.0 105 $28,375 48.1
Order Clerks 2,180 $20,604 9.2 1,240 $26,413 10.1
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 525 $26,850 22.0 325 $32,917 17.8
Receptionists and Information Clerks 13,265 $18,367 14.0 5,965 $25,415 12.7
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 1,580 $23,807 23.5 990 $31,290 24.0
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 810 $25,300 28.8 435 $31,607 27.7
Cargo and Freight Agents 185 $46,912 31.7 155 $52,813 37.8
Couriers and Messengers 2,375 $24,916 13.0 1,440 $31,186 11.0
Dispatchers 2,920 $31,159 9.8 2,080 $33,042 8.8
Meter Readers, Utilities 280 $41,023 8.9 200 $41,989 12.4
Postal Service Clerks 2,390 $39,348 12.3 2,035 $40,209 12.2
Postal Service Mail Carriers 5,395 $40,585 13.1 4,590 $41,365 12.5
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 2,070 $39,001 13.8 1,555 $39,969 10.6
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 4,810 $34,184 29.7 3,590 $39,053 27.8
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 8,005 $25,233 3.6 5,800 $27,625 3.4
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 11,775 $20,214 8.8 6,725 $27,651 8.5
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 575 $26,897 10.1 420 $32,240 10.7
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 55,345 $26,898 14.8 34,800 $31,581 12.6
Computer Operators 4,160 $33,527 21.8 3,095 $36,673 22.2
Data Entry Keyers 7,390 $20,145 13.0 3,850 $26,426 11.7
Word Processors and Typists 2,085 $21,024 14.7 1,010 $26,404 9.6
Desktop Publishers 165 $34,338 53.9 120 $40,917 44.6
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 4,935 $29,077 29.8 3,585 $31,409 30.7
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.)
CONNECTICUT; 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 2,215 $19,527 5.0 1,250 $23,770 4.6
Office Clerks, General 17,855 $21,517 18.5 8,995 $29,058 16.2
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 760 $21,240 9.5 435 $25,313 9.5
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 325 $15,956 43.1 105 $25,625 39.4
Statistical Assistants 380 $31,029 41.8 260 $35,438 40.2
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 6,590 $30,211 38.0 4,630 $35,543 38.8
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 330 $28,357 25.9 255 $32,578 32.8
Agricultural Inspectors 30 $47,188 31.0 20 $48,889 50.0
Animal Breeders 0 . . 0 . .
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 60 $15,179 13.1 45 $35,750 0.0
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 2,050 $14,829 16.1 915 $22,517 14.8
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 350 $20,750 9.2 175 $21,932 9.6
Hunters and Trappers 10 $145,000 100.0 10 $145,000 100.0
Forest and Conservation Workers 70 $22,222 45.7 35 $39,250 45.7
Logging Workers 235 $22,500 1.3 140 $22,443 2.1
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 10,595 $45,718 12.2 8,360 $50,121 12.4
Boilermakers 170 $39,643 5.3 100 $45,172 9.2
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 3,115 $31,973 5.1 1,680 $37,648 4.2
Carpenters 19,525 $31,651 7.9 12,950 $36,412 7.9
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 2,250 $33,581 5.3 1,645 $37,850 6.4
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 275 $31,290 2.9 110 $40,417 7.4
Contruction Laborers 11,175 $26,790 5.1 6,150 $32,372 4.7
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 240 $35,000 0.0 150 $34,688 0.0
Pile-Driver Operators 15 $62,321 53.8 15 $62,321 53.8
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 3,135 $37,142 3.3 2,020 $40,505 4.2
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 1,265 $37,608 1.9 770 $41,796 1.7
Electricians 8,420 $41,210 4.1 6,735 $43,282 3.5
Glaziers 550 $31,389 0.0 475 $32,389 0.0
Insulation Workers 385 $26,250 1.6 260 $32,500 2.3
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 8,195 $22,425 9.6 4,205 $30,867 8.5
Paperhangers 240 $25,893 10.3 165 $31,442 11.4
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 6,115 $40,145 3.7 5,035 $41,304 4.4
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 105 $25,536 22.4 45 $17,200 0.0
Reinforcing Iron Workers 40 $36,471 0.0 40 $36,471 0.0
Roofers 2,190 $28,565 5.1 1,155 $37,770 7.5
Sheet Metal Workers 2,260 $36,497 2.9 1,675 $37,545 3.0
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 870 $41,296 3.8 630 $44,561 2.4
Helpers, Construction Trades 325 $22,961 5.2 140 $26,250 8.5
Construction and Building Inspectors 1,030 $44,216 20.1 695 $50,103 19.3
Elevator Installers and Repairers 325 $55,729 2.4 300 $57,083 2.7
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.)
CONNECTICUT; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 280 $19,338 0.0 130 $23,304 0.0
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 245 $23,393 9.1 125 $36,500 17.5
Highway Maintenance Workers 1,280 $35,838 1.6 1,080 $37,588 1.0
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 110 $27,500 1.8 55 $38,393 3.6
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 60 $45,568 0.0 55 $46,250 0.0
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 340 $30,605 6.5 180 $35,781 7.7
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 275 $36,695 0.0 205 $37,076 0.0
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 115 $27,917 5.1 105 $28,194 5.8
Mining Machine Operators 110 $36,538 0.0 40 $36,250 0.0
Roof Bolters, Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers - Extraction Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Other Extraction Workers 60 $15,000 0.0 20 $39,107 0.0
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 4,185 $47,703 13.5 3,790 $49,421 13.7
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 3,575 $35,908 18.6 2,730 $40,065 18.9
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 2,775 $45,028 8.6 2,350 $46,889 8.2
Avionics Technicians 170 $38,125 4.1 160 $39,750 4.4
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 445 $32,130 1.8 395 $33,487 2.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 165 $24,375 13.2 110 $35,645 15.2
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 150 $47,875 9.3 130 $53,125 10.9
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 100 $29,205 8.1 85 $29,129 9.4
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 370 $28,750 11.0 245 $31,733 10.6
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 550 $36,765 10.5 500 $38,182 11.6
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 2,320 $48,034 7.6 1,855 $50,095 6.7
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 2,255 $31,037 2.8 1,800 $32,892 3.2
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 120 $34,352 0.0 110 $34,259 0.0
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 10,985 $31,957 2.7 8,810 $35,090 2.8
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 2,640 $37,004 2.1 2,145 $39,151 1.2
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 1,300 $41,230 3.0 1,100 $42,586 3.0
Small Engine Mechanics 465 $25,129 1.5 275 $34,167 2.5
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 375 $21,250 9.7 200 $26,496 9.0
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.)
CONNECTICUT; 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 300 $51,339 6.3 265 $51,563 7.2
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 3,725 $39,612 2.9 3,225 $41,030 2.8
Home Appliance Repairers 605 $36,944 3.5 465 $40,893 4.5
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 4,785 $39,843 4.3 4,015 $41,177 4.0
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 4,890 $34,484 3.7 3,870 $37,414 3.9
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 155 $33,385 0.0 120 $34,167 0.0
Millwrights 595 $41,357 3.4 465 $42,286 4.3
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 885 $53,583 3.6 805 $55,662 4.0
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 2,090 $42,210 3.8 1,740 $45,775 4.6
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 655 $32,225 13.5 480 $35,524 11.9
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 530 $28,045 11.3 440 $28,682 11.9
Commercial Divers 40 $12,500 50.0 4 $31,250 0.0
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 270 $33,333 1.9 220 $40,446 2.3
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 35 $50,341 18.2 25 $51,364 25.0
Riggers 90 $40,685 5.5 90 $40,685 5.5
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 25 $62,396 0.0 25 $62,396 0.0
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 155 $14,671 4.5 85 $29,000 8.3
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 2,680 $30,806 8.7 1,930 $36,397 8.5
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 17,420 $43,731 16.3 14,795 $46,325 16.6
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 505 $37,644 3.2 365 $40,296 3.0
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 3,970 $21,216 4.4 2,650 $24,419 4.5
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 330 $36,359 7.8 285 $36,090 7.7
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 265 $38,693 4.9 190 $37,266 6.9
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 13,065 $20,785 4.2 8,200 $25,035 4.1
Bakers 2,535 $20,988 5.5 1,565 $26,359 6.4
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 1,755 $36,000 5.0 1,370 $38,800 4.9
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 90 $27,500 14.1 45 $29,464 0.0
Food Batchmakers 620 $22,284 1.9 405 $27,035 3.0
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 75 $21,359 0.0 50 $25,625 0.0
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 700 $37,696 9.3 545 $40,099 11.9
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 305 $32,341 3.0 265 $32,935 3.4
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 220 $34,000 0.0 195 $34,550 0.0
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 195 $37,390 4.1 165 $41,964 0.0
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,240 $27,621 1.0 905 $30,196 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.)
CONNECTICUT; 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 195 $22,500 5.6 90 $50,938 12.5
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 1,355 $27,461 0.8 975 $32,062 1.1
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 290 $26,136 2.8 230 $28,542 3.4
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 60 $37,222 0.0 35 $43,333 0.0
Machinists 10,190 $37,538 3.5 8,305 $40,219 3.2
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 265 $36,755 3.4 205 $37,917 1.5
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 130 $50,417 15.9 80 $52,083 2.6
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,190 $30,132 2.2 1,000 $35,167 1.4
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 80 $37,386 0.0 80 $37,386 0.0
Tool and Die Makers 4,325 $45,250 2.9 3,660 $46,147 2.9
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 4,750 $32,059 1.7 3,570 $35,534 1.2
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 385 $39,676 0.0 320 $40,739 0.0
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 175 $39,663 11.0 130 $42,262 6.3
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 635 $29,792 1.9 480 $30,929 1.0
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 175 $31,641 2.9 140 $37,250 3.5
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 15,065 $26,747 3.6 11,030 $30,083 3.6
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 660 $22,009 3.0 485 $26,138 3.1
Job Printers 1,330 $29,733 5.6 1,025 $32,578 5.7
Prepress Technicians and Workers 1,255 $28,614 11.3 935 $31,381 12.1
Printing Machine Operators 2,500 $31,551 5.2 1,975 $34,307 3.6
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 2,555 $18,462 4.9 1,500 $22,873 5.7
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 1,065 $15,093 4.2 525 $20,276 3.4
Sewing Machine Operators 2,615 $16,929 5.6 1,545 $19,835 3.3
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 160 $19,083 0.0 95 $25,125 0.0
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 10 $2,292 0.0 4 $21,250 0.0
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 885 $16,981 12.4 480 $21,800 13.9
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 15 $18,250 0.0 10 $18,750 0.0
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 100 $14,659 14.9 35 $27,708 0.0
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 55 $18,125 10.9 25 $24,000 0.0
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 45 $28,125 0.0 30 $28,542 0.0
Upholsterers 395 $26,250 10.4 300 $26,570 12.0
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 335 $27,466 7.5 230 $35,000 5.6
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.)
CONNECTICUT; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 1,055 $30,228 10.3 825 $31,998 11.6
Furniture Finishers 410 $30,700 10.8 305 $33,869 11.6
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 0 . . 0 . .
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 85 $21,615 0.0 45 $26,625 0.0
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 140 $26,711 8.7 95 $28,661 0.0
Woodworkers, All Other 545 $27,774 10.7 370 $31,319 4.6
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 530 $60,263 18.7 480 $62,039 20.6
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 1,070 $49,271 12.3 900 $50,881 12.3
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 680 $45,865 8.6 610 $46,490 8.7
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 215 $48,819 11.1 165 $51,683 9.7
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 560 $40,750 14.0 420 $41,375 14.8
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 1,030 $31,322 4.7 750 $33,818 3.3
Cutting Workers 740 $28,403 2.6 555 $31,875 1.1
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 355 $29,315 11.3 220 $31,853 5.4
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 170 $28,750 0.0 150 $32,000 0.0
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 13,155 $30,779 10.6 10,185 $33,834 10.5
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 345 $24,071 19.1 210 $30,221 23.0
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 1,055 $30,861 5.9 800 $34,345 6.1
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 2,700 $17,675 3.1 1,490 $22,272 2.5
Painting Workers 1,455 $26,766 4.4 1,090 $31,147 5.1
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 1,240 $20,923 11.5 800 $28,363 10.1
Semiconductor Processors 35 $25,398 0.0 35 $25,398 0.0
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 145 $20,139 0.0 55 $26,938 0.0
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 90 $26,731 0.0 70 $40,363 0.0
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 10 $39,792 0.0 10 $39,792 0.0
Etchers and Engravers 150 $38,125 10.7 110 $38,646 14.8
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 430 $24,656 15.8 310 $26,944 12.0
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 295 $31,905 4.7 225 $33,958 6.2
Tire Builders 25 $12,500 0.0 20 $21,250 0.0
Helpers-Production Workers 455 $16,815 5.3 250 $21,750 7.6
Production Workers, All Other 15,725 $22,657 4.7 10,380 $27,922 4.8
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 2,305 $36,435 16.7 1,885 $37,139 16.6
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 1,340 $90,020 64.7 940 $86,375 63.7
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 265 $61,650 40.4 240 $62,781 42.3
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.)
CONNECTICUT; 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 140 $29,667 4.3 90 $44,423 0.0
Bus Drivers 6,925 $15,517 4.8 2,260 $30,149 3.5
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 30,455 $31,533 4.6 20,845 $36,737 3.8
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 3,445 $21,768 11.6 1,835 $30,102 13.4
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 180 $23,750 6.7 55 $40,724 0.0
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 170 $80,057 12.3 150 $81,136 8.6
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 20 $42,019 0.0 20 $42,019 0.0
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 470 $60,136 9.1 425 $60,824 10.1
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 45 $56,563 0.0 40 $57,917 0.0
Sailors and Marine Oilers 220 $30,720 26.9 115 $35,250 17.5
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 240 $51,289 30.1 155 $51,979 21.9
Ship Engineers 100 $41,111 28.0 85 $45,385 32.6
Bridge and Lock Tenders 85 $38,661 9.2 80 $39,464 10.3
Parking Lot Attendants 465 $12,072 7.9 190 $19,201 8.9
Service Station Attendants 840 $15,767 14.5 480 $22,188 17.1
Transportation Inspectors 680 $42,833 11.3 570 $45,593 13.5
Other Transportation Workers 55 $24,417 52.6 25 $41,477 76.0
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 4 $26,250 0.0 4 $26,250 0.0
Crane and Tower Operators 640 $45,825 11.2 500 $46,722 5.6
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 705 $37,148 2.3 560 $37,289 2.8
Hoist and Winch Operators 85 $36,736 0.0 70 $36,736 0.0
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 2,580 $28,181 0.5 1,990 $30,096 0.2
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 2,540 $20,185 2.4 1,505 $25,549 1.5
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 14,450 $20,957 5.7 8,340 $28,149 5.0
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 285 $22,328 1.1 215 $25,804 1.4
Packers and Packagers, Hand 4,045 $14,301 3.0 1,760 $24,142 2.9
Pumping Station Operators 60 $30,938 0.0 60 $30,938 0.0
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 1,015 $23,664 4.9 595 $28,946 7.0
Shuttle Car Operators 30 $20,368 0.0 15 $21,250 0.0
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 40 $31,731 20.0 30 $32,500 0.0
Material Moving Workers, All Other 365 $30,774 2.5 255 $32,390 2.0
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