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TABLE 2. Earnings by Detailed Occupation: 1999: Georgia: 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 3,996,445 $26,233 27.5 2,703,220 $31,807 30.1
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 37,110 $82,488 61.9 32,030 $87,131 62.6
General and Operations Managers 30,630 $51,088 47.6 27,030 $52,237 47.9
Legislators 300 $16,216 64.2 160 $37,639 64.2
Advertising and Promotions Managers 2,490 $40,092 70.7 1,960 $43,110 69.8
Marketing and Sales Managers 42,135 $55,366 65.6 34,320 $61,307 66.2
Public Relations Managers 2,225 $46,650 64.9 1,925 $47,256 63.6
Administrative Services Managers 2,590 $42,165 42.5 2,215 $45,438 42.4
Computer and Information Systems Managers 11,050 $66,918 64.5 9,865 $69,226 64.8
Financial Managers 29,450 $45,258 54.8 24,805 $48,416 55.9
Human Resources Managers 16,685 $41,820 48.0 13,590 $46,529 50.1
Industrial Production Managers 10,605 $51,483 40.3 9,470 $52,001 40.2
Purchasing Managers 6,555 $45,922 49.7 5,605 $48,968 51.7
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 10,070 $40,117 26.5 8,850 $41,241 27.6
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 4,720 $28,715 21.5 3,395 $34,522 23.1
Farmers and Ranchers 9,960 $17,179 10.4 6,635 $21,713 9.7
Construction Managers 22,870 $46,322 28.1 18,565 $50,138 29.4
Education Administrators 21,080 $46,353 76.3 14,350 $49,791 76.5
Engineering Managers 4,395 $75,712 74.1 4,040 $76,333 74.1
Food Service Managers 21,810 $26,886 21.1 16,115 $30,528 21.7
Funeral Directors 1,540 $30,424 28.1 1,105 $37,962 28.2
Gaming Managers 420 $32,716 25.2 290 $35,417 29.2
Lodging Managers 3,630 $29,007 41.3 2,550 $35,042 44.4
Medical and Health Services Managers 11,835 $41,254 50.4 9,590 $43,891 52.0
Natural Sciences Managers 430 $52,159 81.9 395 $52,045 83.0
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 1,020 $43,184 13.8 835 $44,712 16.6
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 12,850 $34,169 35.6 9,850 $37,381 36.5
Social and Community Service Managers 6,130 $31,528 63.3 4,375 $35,943 63.3
Managers, All Other 63,765 $50,076 50.0 53,305 $52,155 51.1
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 915 $25,528 41.4 485 $37,841 47.2
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 300 $28,967 13.9 185 $29,592 17.1
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 6,280 $29,786 32.4 4,175 $35,092 34.3
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 7,595 $34,236 34.3 6,305 $36,138 33.8
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 9,365 $32,304 43.4 7,525 $35,216 44.6
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 2,915 $37,147 44.4 2,435 $40,183 44.8
Cost Estimators 2,470 $42,797 35.9 2,095 $46,106 37.3
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.)
GEORGIA; 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 29,550 $36,047 48.9 22,925 $39,809 49.5
Logisticians 1,665 $40,519 45.6 1,380 $45,728 45.0
Management Analysts 21,970 $51,871 76.2 15,665 $60,589 77.6
Meeting and Convention Planners 1,290 $32,436 46.1 925 $34,681 48.0
Other Business Operations Specialists 7,725 $31,664 31.1 5,705 $34,354 31.1
Accountants and Auditors 54,590 $36,733 70.5 41,615 $40,877 71.7
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 3,575 $31,859 48.1 2,775 $35,288 47.7
Budget Analysts 1,570 $40,160 41.0 1,385 $40,667 40.6
Credit Analysts 1,300 $33,243 45.4 1,080 $35,033 43.2
Financial Analysts 1,340 $56,987 76.2 935 $61,250 76.1
Personal Financial Advisors 6,465 $51,429 80.6 5,035 $60,166 82.3
Insurance Underwriters 3,370 $39,159 47.1 2,670 $42,181 48.9
Financial Examiners 390 $55,833 91.1 375 $56,280 92.6
Loan Counselors and Officers 11,330 $36,967 45.5 9,170 $40,268 46.3
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 3,020 $31,142 38.4 2,395 $33,689 40.0
Tax Preparers 3,705 $12,899 43.9 1,225 $36,336 51.2
Financial Specialists, All Other 1,470 $33,490 39.5 1,210 $35,202 40.9
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 23,740 $51,728 64.0 19,015 $55,986 64.3
Computer Programmers 19,175 $51,721 64.4 15,200 $55,616 64.7
Computer Software Engineers 21,945 $58,466 74.8 18,020 $61,203 74.1
Computer Support Specialists 14,835 $37,222 39.6 11,615 $40,806 39.9
Database Administrators 2,870 $51,129 57.9 2,405 $54,208 58.1
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 5,795 $45,204 47.1 4,750 $46,673 47.6
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 10,665 $45,305 51.0 8,095 $50,119 47.9
Actuaries 610 $61,875 95.9 465 $70,859 94.6
Mathematicians 40 $63,333 100.0 40 $63,333 100.0
Operations Research Analysts 2,680 $50,492 60.7 2,155 $51,661 60.2
Statisticians 690 $48,661 84.3 505 $50,833 79.6
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 105 $38,068 93.2 65 $40,000 89.1
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 5,565 $47,162 85.8 4,500 $51,316 85.0
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 1,080 $34,125 69.5 950 $35,644 72.6
Aerospace Engineers 2,555 $61,217 79.7 2,160 $62,008 81.3
Agricultural Engineers 65 $36,513 56.9 50 $40,125 57.1
Biomedical Engineers 240 $48,309 54.6 200 $48,913 44.9
Chemical Engineers 1,255 $60,136 85.8 1,070 $62,452 88.3
Civil Engineers 7,460 $51,361 76.0 6,345 $53,989 77.9
Computer Hardware Engineers 1,545 $53,790 55.8 1,185 $61,625 56.4
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 7,580 $58,430 68.7 6,540 $60,889 70.3
Environmental Engineers 975 $52,500 89.8 785 $56,268 91.1
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 6,080 $50,073 62.9 5,085 $51,533 63.2
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 85 $61,359 65.9 45 $75,357 82.6
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.)
GEORGIA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 500 $54,145 74.3 385 $56,350 68.9
Mechanical Engineers 5,330 $51,209 64.0 4,475 $52,324 63.6
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 65 $54,306 83.6 60 $60,139 82.0
Nuclear Engineers 255 $76,111 80.9 230 $76,250 84.7
Petroleum Engineers 60 $21,964 39.7 30 $52,778 76.7
Engineers, All Others 8,530 $54,819 72.8 7,320 $58,367 72.6
Drafters 5,055 $31,833 22.5 3,660 $36,316 20.7
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 13,605 $36,776 14.6 10,650 $39,900 13.7
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 2,740 $26,975 3.3 2,295 $28,916 3.1
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 715 $39,648 73.7 540 $43,333 80.6
Biological Scientists 1,740 $36,685 95.3 1,390 $41,607 96.0
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 1,540 $42,525 79.6 1,370 $43,213 80.1
Medical Scientists 2,315 $50,064 99.4 1,835 $55,811 100.0
Astronomers and Physicists 355 $59,821 84.8 290 $66,635 86.8
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 340 $51,029 78.4 280 $52,353 84.8
Chemists and Materials Scientists 2,470 $44,550 88.4 2,080 $48,458 89.4
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 1,935 $42,459 95.6 1,635 $46,686 96.0
Physical Scientists, All Other 2,985 $37,219 94.9 2,225 $45,435 93.5
Economists 480 $50,000 98.3 385 $51,795 97.9
Market/Survey Researchers 2,680 $42,218 75.4 2,090 $48,250 75.8
Psychologists 3,500 $46,262 97.8 1,800 $52,385 99.4
Sociologists 55 $46,667 100.0 55 $46,667 100.0
Urban and Regional Planners 550 $42,004 88.2 480 $45,542 86.4
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 925 $32,327 92.6 625 $38,510 96.1
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 730 $31,121 18.4 580 $32,989 19.5
Biological Technicians 500 $33,315 33.9 360 $36,705 29.7
Chemical Technicians 3,140 $30,413 20.4 2,430 $31,523 20.0
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 375 $41,637 15.8 310 $41,786 14.8
Nuclear Technicians 155 $47,250 28.7 125 $51,667 30.2
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 3,585 $21,204 40.9 1,955 $30,268 32.1
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 13,955 $30,082 77.6 8,410 $31,659 79.0
Social Workers 15,335 $26,129 68.8 11,255 $27,898 69.1
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 7,165 $26,466 62.9 5,150 $29,061 64.4
Clergy 13,770 $30,009 71.2 10,285 $35,083 72.8
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 1,810 $20,328 66.2 965 $29,506 69.2
Religious Workers, All Other 3,345 $19,221 52.7 1,590 $27,078 54.9
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 21,435 $75,358 99.7 17,660 $81,784 99.8
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 1,845 $51,838 72.7 1,570 $61,385 72.4
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 8,775 $30,911 39.0 6,215 $34,123 35.7
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 4,670 $27,454 36.8 2,985 $32,209 33.8
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.)
GEORGIA; 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 30,760 $37,846 89.6 21,075 $47,089 89.9
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 18,935 $11,240 36.2 9,590 $16,588 33.7
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 103,170 $33,738 91.5 80,015 $36,644 94.7
Secondary School Teachers 21,225 $36,463 94.3 17,225 $39,180 96.5
Special Education Teachers 4,430 $33,385 86.8 3,735 $35,271 87.9
Other Teachers and Instructors 13,835 $20,704 53.7 6,260 $34,134 51.6
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 725 $30,396 78.5 460 $36,205 81.1
Librarians 4,450 $35,146 86.4 2,535 $38,451 88.7
Library Technicians 835 $11,841 27.9 355 $23,875 22.8
Teacher Assistants 29,940 $10,875 14.0 10,240 $12,809 13.9
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 1,720 $37,741 73.3 1,115 $41,889 75.5
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 5,595 $22,214 47.2 2,785 $31,158 44.8
Designers 20,155 $27,227 46.7 13,110 $33,742 47.0
Actors 490 $19,152 51.7 105 $35,789 64.4
Producers and Directors 3,650 $41,706 70.6 2,630 $45,894 72.1
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 4,855 $27,264 57.5 2,545 $35,185 62.0
Dancers and Choreographers 595 $14,113 13.6 180 $22,708 12.3
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 4,510 $19,910 48.6 1,660 $32,237 54.4
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 850 $20,203 23.1 255 $27,750 27.7
Announcers 1,385 $25,122 37.9 795 $30,417 41.5
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 2,365 $27,229 75.4 1,485 $36,453 76.9
Public Relations Specialists 4,195 $31,412 64.6 2,805 $39,128 70.3
Editors 3,765 $31,882 79.9 2,595 $37,396 80.9
Technical Writers 2,165 $42,887 68.7 1,580 $47,460 66.4
Writers and Authors 3,460 $27,800 81.0 1,845 $36,793 79.2
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 1,420 $21,585 35.6 635 $31,055 37.5
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 2,755 $30,766 33.8 1,885 $35,760 34.1
Photographers 3,345 $24,505 34.9 1,780 $32,065 41.0
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 750 $33,438 50.9 455 $41,290 49.6
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 10 $11,250 0.0 0 . .
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 1,520 $48,381 98.1 925 $61,094 97.7
Dentists 3,805 $100,084 99.8 2,195 $104,397 99.6
Dieticians and Nutritionists 2,670 $24,348 58.5 1,470 $31,076 63.8
Optometrists 765 $75,145 100.0 615 $81,250 100.0
Pharmacists 6,935 $61,407 94.3 4,855 $67,844 97.3
Physicians and Surgeons 17,805 $121,874 99.1 13,445 $131,081 99.1
Physician Assistants 1,890 $35,473 69.9 1,250 $54,922 70.3
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.)
GEORGIA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 150 $63,889 100.0 130 $63,056 100.0
Registered Nurses 63,050 $37,204 49.5 39,650 $41,576 48.9
Audiologists 350 $40,667 94.6 215 $45,950 91.2
Occupational Therapists 1,345 $40,720 90.3 750 $45,625 86.6
Physical Therapists 3,050 $42,192 89.5 1,765 $50,051 86.2
Radiation Therapists 335 $41,048 34.5 280 $44,750 33.7
Recreational Therapists 445 $26,086 77.3 280 $30,969 76.0
Respiratory Therapists 2,875 $35,091 36.7 2,095 $39,103 36.5
Speech-Language Pathologists 2,505 $38,168 98.9 1,110 $41,725 98.0
Therapists, All Others 1,480 $30,517 83.7 855 $33,095 83.6
Veterinarians 1,660 $51,029 100.0 1,235 $60,014 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 95 $21,875 20.2 45 $20,781 0.0
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 7,765 $30,629 50.7 5,305 $35,063 48.7
Dental Hygienists 3,595 $30,831 24.0 1,330 $36,973 26.6
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 6,595 $32,126 18.2 5,020 $35,881 17.3
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 3,510 $30,772 8.2 2,810 $31,987 6.9
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 7,835 $17,879 15.7 4,450 $21,736 10.9
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 20,105 $22,497 6.9 12,340 $25,312 6.8
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 2,520 $19,198 14.0 1,440 $21,731 11.5
Opticians, Dispensing 975 $25,443 10.2 680 $28,750 10.6
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 2,855 $22,133 21.5 1,850 $26,482 22.6
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 1,910 $31,337 56.7 1,470 $34,199 60.2
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 41,425 $14,349 5.3 21,585 $17,925 5.0
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 150 $25,875 14.9 80 $28,264 17.3
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 1,110 $17,637 20.6 535 $27,326 12.2
Massage Therapists 1,570 $16,599 38.5 540 $21,647 45.8
Dental Assistants 5,230 $20,487 6.8 2,900 $23,187 5.4
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 15,900 $18,944 11.8 9,350 $22,308 11.8
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 1,930 $29,611 16.7 1,620 $30,260 19.1
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 2,855 $40,332 27.9 2,700 $40,689 28.1
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 1,225 $46,141 8.1 1,080 $47,590 7.7
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 3,110 $29,263 28.8 2,365 $32,025 30.5
Fire Fighters 8,745 $34,158 6.0 7,705 $34,686 5.6
Fire Inspectors 685 $30,851 4.2 640 $31,649 4.4
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 14,890 $24,442 7.8 11,650 $25,135 7.0
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 3,905 $37,297 45.3 3,585 $38,201 46.1
Fish and Game Wardens 120 $28,681 28.9 100 $27,569 34.7
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.)
GEORGIA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 110 $14,038 31.8 55 $18,819 52.7
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 18,750 $30,423 20.7 16,050 $31,092 20.9
Transit and Railroad Police 25 $60,288 100.0 25 $60,288 100.0
Animal Control Workers 440 $21,377 0.0 295 $25,240 0.0
Private Detectives and Investigators 1,890 $27,295 42.1 1,340 $32,292 38.5
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 19,600 $19,089 12.2 11,880 $23,327 13.3
Crossing Guards 920 $5,504 4.7 125 $14,946 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 1,470 $6,360 17.6 340 $27,101 33.1
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 5,880 $21,912 14.0 3,715 $26,100 14.5
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 16,480 $18,578 11.2 10,540 $21,916 12.7
Cooks 45,670 $11,379 2.6 20,060 $15,721 2.7
Food Preparation Workers 10,285 $10,691 5.5 3,945 $15,631 6.1
Bartenders 6,420 $15,284 13.2 2,740 $20,894 13.1
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 6,510 $10,912 3.7 2,725 $17,466 3.7
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 1,580 $9,883 4.9 520 $13,220 7.5
Waiters and Waitresses 40,760 $10,662 9.6 14,335 $16,401 10.6
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 3,520 $12,136 6.3 1,675 $16,991 5.6
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 4,030 $8,947 4.8 1,295 $15,630 4.5
Dishwashers 4,300 $8,706 1.9 1,475 $14,325 0.6
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 2,365 $6,738 7.8 605 $16,125 7.5
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 255 $10,859 5.1 75 $20,188 17.3
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 6,215 $23,638 10.0 4,420 $26,140 10.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 4,740 $26,362 16.0 3,300 $30,461 19.8
Janitors and Building Cleaners 47,550 $14,894 3.4 25,350 $19,933 2.8
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 35,380 $10,387 2.1 13,510 $14,154 2.3
Pest Control Workers 3,070 $23,390 6.9 2,395 $25,130 6.8
Grounds Maintenance Workers 28,080 $15,641 6.2 15,440 $20,648 6.8
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 615 $25,755 28.4 470 $30,691 28.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 3,000 $24,628 22.0 2,115 $28,418 22.5
Animal Trainers 810 $20,343 24.8 565 $21,706 33.3
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 2,375 $13,523 13.5 1,195 $19,895 14.2
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.)
GEORGIA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 180 $4,358 11.7 20 $20,972 0.0
Motion Picture Projectionists 185 $11,458 5.9 60 $25,972 6.5
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 480 $7,436 16.5 145 $17,330 28.6
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 2,030 $10,092 15.4 690 $20,446 10.0
Funeral Service Workers 445 $8,614 13.5 165 $17,931 6.0
Barbers 3,325 $16,031 4.2 1,745 $22,969 4.3
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 20,280 $15,235 6.1 9,995 $19,940 5.3
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 4,940 $13,897 7.1 2,355 $16,774 7.0
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 1,460 $21,436 9.7 910 $25,220 10.1
Tour and Travel Guides 795 $11,528 36.8 235 $22,083 22.3
Transportation Attendants 7,405 $30,420 46.8 3,155 $33,226 44.8
Child Care Workers 31,165 $8,944 10.3 12,240 $14,286 9.8
Personal and Home Care Aides 3,865 $10,780 5.8 1,540 $15,554 4.1
Recreation and Fitness Workers 5,525 $16,981 38.8 2,600 $26,507 41.3
Residential Advisors 1,960 $12,688 16.5 800 $17,081 24.9
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 890 $11,269 15.6 365 $16,943 5.5
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 88,485 $28,362 22.6 70,165 $31,072 22.9
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 30,150 $40,233 35.1 25,065 $42,408 35.8
Cashiers 64,645 $10,603 6.6 24,550 $16,485 7.2
Counter and Rental Clerks 3,440 $12,612 13.9 1,730 $21,863 14.6
Parts Salespersons 3,845 $25,606 5.4 3,155 $27,637 5.6
Retail Salespersons 95,305 $18,008 21.6 51,025 $28,689 23.8
Advertising Sales Agents 6,650 $34,601 48.4 4,800 $41,575 52.4
Insurance Sales Agents 17,860 $32,927 40.1 13,885 $36,775 41.8
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 8,510 $46,200 64.1 6,750 $50,940 65.5
Travel Agents 3,495 $26,084 28.7 2,245 $28,990 27.9
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 23,080 $40,497 47.8 17,650 $45,804 50.4
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 47,125 $42,481 44.7 38,255 $48,531 45.6
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 1,610 $11,106 18.6 375 $34,087 41.1
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 23,910 $36,134 42.1 15,395 $46,084 45.6
Sales Engineers 1,265 $66,987 66.3 1,065 $69,523 69.7
Telemarketers 5,035 $11,574 14.1 1,770 $21,957 24.6
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 4,600 $12,022 15.2 1,675 $22,268 14.3
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 7,420 $30,572 45.7 4,740 $37,095 52.9
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 55,660 $30,212 24.1 43,750 $32,183 23.8
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 2,205 $16,305 9.4 1,295 $19,673 10.7
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.)
GEORGIA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 2,475 $21,206 8.3 1,585 $25,044 8.4
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 395 $23,542 9.1 295 $24,884 10.2
Bill and Account Collectors 7,785 $23,314 13.8 5,250 $26,139 13.2
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 11,430 $22,130 15.2 8,045 $25,279 14.2
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 51,210 $21,936 11.9 33,440 $25,411 10.5
Gaming Cage Workers 10 $23,750 0.0 10 $23,750 0.0
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 6,350 $24,596 15.9 4,465 $27,008 15.1
Procurement Clerks 1,270 $29,707 21.6 1,060 $31,169 20.5
Tellers 10,900 $16,765 9.4 6,245 $19,156 7.1
Brokerage Clerks 155 $30,000 28.6 140 $32,222 25.4
Correspondence Clerks 225 $23,472 25.1 180 $26,500 19.8
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 2,255 $21,556 13.8 1,660 $23,539 13.7
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 1,710 $24,634 23.6 1,315 $29,075 24.0
Customer Service Representatives 73,820 $24,271 21.6 50,455 $27,493 22.3
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 1,210 $29,462 54.5 975 $33,594 51.5
File Clerks 7,485 $16,923 14.1 3,715 $22,291 13.2
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 3,450 $12,346 11.1 1,440 $17,124 11.2
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 4,580 $16,152 20.2 2,010 $22,197 17.4
Library Assistants, Clerical 2,655 $11,718 31.0 975 $19,333 32.3
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 3,765 $26,911 21.4 2,770 $28,693 21.2
New Account Clerks 170 $25,300 6.4 125 $26,450 0.0
Order Clerks 6,020 $19,782 11.6 3,705 $23,198 11.2
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 1,855 $25,469 16.9 1,490 $27,452 16.4
Receptionists and Information Clerks 27,375 $15,979 11.3 13,265 $20,986 9.6
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 6,120 $24,805 22.0 4,355 $28,395 22.2
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 2,050 $21,954 26.0 1,265 $25,268 23.3
Cargo and Freight Agents 645 $25,521 16.6 480 $26,875 20.0
Couriers and Messengers 6,060 $21,285 12.0 3,610 $28,316 14.3
Dispatchers 7,995 $24,913 10.0 6,215 $27,109 9.6
Meter Readers, Utilities 1,430 $23,418 3.3 1,145 $24,614 2.7
Postal Service Clerks 4,390 $37,061 11.0 3,245 $38,942 11.2
Postal Service Mail Carriers 9,735 $36,843 11.0 7,325 $39,292 12.1
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 3,640 $37,304 11.2 2,805 $38,776 11.6
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 10,800 $31,887 26.1 8,720 $35,063 26.2
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 22,230 $21,869 5.2 16,095 $24,450 5.3
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 37,385 $17,508 5.7 22,280 $21,991 5.6
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 2,700 $21,991 6.9 1,970 $24,621 6.8
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 111,030 $22,057 13.9 73,105 $25,858 12.6
Computer Operators 8,355 $30,097 22.1 6,085 $33,020 21.8
Data Entry Keyers 16,375 $19,946 12.6 9,490 $22,999 9.4
Word Processors and Typists 3,860 $20,492 13.1 2,250 $25,976 13.2
Desktop Publishers 250 $30,238 32.8 195 $34,659 35.2
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 7,665 $24,801 19.0 5,735 $26,208 19.4
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.)
GEORGIA; 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 4,210 $17,253 6.9 2,370 $21,331 8.3
Office Clerks, General 38,465 $19,582 13.4 22,195 $23,949 11.6
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 1,820 $18,620 8.9 1,040 $23,105 12.2
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 520 $14,856 28.3 245 $28,462 19.9
Statistical Assistants 885 $26,500 21.0 660 $30,845 22.2
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 15,115 $26,036 33.9 10,405 $29,419 32.7
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 2,015 $26,932 13.1 1,530 $30,560 14.1
Agricultural Inspectors 665 $27,281 14.2 405 $32,122 15.8
Animal Breeders 140 $11,389 24.3 95 $10,000 24.0
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 1,245 $10,233 1.4 570 $17,625 3.1
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 14,345 $11,689 3.7 7,455 $15,485 3.4
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 475 $19,198 4.8 170 $27,417 13.6
Hunters and Trappers 85 $12,083 0.0 30 $35,625 0.0
Forest and Conservation Workers 580 $18,188 8.4 350 $21,462 11.7
Logging Workers 4,930 $21,354 2.4 3,530 $25,032 2.4
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 34,985 $34,629 9.3 27,675 $37,457 9.3
Boilermakers 435 $30,122 0.0 235 $34,531 0.0
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 7,900 $19,422 1.6 3,950 $24,836 2.9
Carpenters 44,140 $21,230 4.3 27,050 $24,999 4.4
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 7,230 $22,855 3.1 4,475 $26,366 2.5
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 3,250 $20,086 0.7 1,915 $24,638 0.4
Contruction Laborers 42,285 $18,446 3.4 24,405 $22,291 3.3
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 640 $21,397 0.0 360 $23,877 0.0
Pile-Driver Operators 20 $29,821 0.0 20 $29,821 0.0
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 11,890 $25,390 1.7 8,870 $27,328 1.5
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 6,755 $21,630 1.1 4,005 $25,884 1.4
Electricians 22,950 $30,617 4.0 17,605 $32,571 3.4
Glaziers 1,450 $26,088 5.2 1,085 $29,688 5.4
Insulation Workers 1,370 $25,011 0.0 1,030 $27,330 0.0
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 21,225 $19,079 4.4 11,190 $23,517 3.9
Paperhangers 1,035 $22,000 9.6 500 $26,410 11.8
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 15,355 $26,975 2.4 11,175 $30,318 2.4
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 1,290 $17,794 1.5 720 $20,995 0.0
Reinforcing Iron Workers 190 $17,500 0.0 95 $35,000 0.0
Roofers 6,940 $20,174 2.6 4,160 $22,254 2.5
Sheet Metal Workers 4,855 $28,374 3.0 3,690 $31,053 2.8
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 1,820 $27,162 3.0 1,245 $30,414 3.5
Helpers, Construction Trades 2,525 $14,948 1.1 1,235 $20,768 2.0
Construction and Building Inspectors 2,495 $30,775 23.5 1,840 $33,906 23.8
Elevator Installers and Repairers 715 $40,539 5.9 560 $42,054 5.9
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.)
GEORGIA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 855 $16,637 3.3 555 $22,244 5.0
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 345 $27,120 10.7 215 $35,281 17.1
Highway Maintenance Workers 1,785 $19,405 0.6 1,360 $20,638 0.7
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 240 $40,350 5.9 175 $40,825 8.1
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 260 $26,979 3.9 185 $29,688 5.5
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 1,240 $20,129 6.0 790 $22,500 9.5
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 745 $26,168 0.7 655 $28,679 0.8
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 240 $27,714 4.6 195 $28,643 5.7
Mining Machine Operators 660 $35,995 2.3 530 $39,205 2.8
Roof Bolters, Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers - Extraction Workers 10 $21,875 0.0 10 $21,563 0.0
Other Extraction Workers 475 $24,358 2.7 310 $31,713 1.9
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 13,715 $41,684 13.5 11,855 $43,672 14.1
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 8,185 $31,906 19.5 6,075 $35,591 20.1
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 8,945 $39,730 9.9 7,330 $41,723 9.5
Avionics Technicians 1,080 $37,386 5.9 830 $40,406 6.3
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 1,245 $34,635 2.8 955 $38,234 2.6
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 160 $25,813 12.4 120 $27,583 16.5
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 335 $40,404 4.2 290 $41,250 4.8
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 590 $45,099 3.2 455 $50,720 4.2
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 1,545 $26,764 8.7 1,130 $30,536 8.0
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 1,725 $28,085 7.5 1,415 $29,225 7.4
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 12,395 $45,422 6.9 11,135 $46,969 6.4
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 5,385 $30,075 1.1 4,195 $32,157 1.4
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 365 $31,007 0.0 275 $31,493 0.0
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 31,585 $25,857 2.8 23,485 $29,418 2.9
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 9,155 $30,957 1.4 7,625 $32,190 1.3
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 5,480 $32,933 2.3 4,485 $35,673 2.1
Small Engine Mechanics 1,520 $21,503 3.8 930 $26,883 3.3
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 1,960 $20,600 2.8 1,295 $23,688 2.1
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.)
GEORGIA; 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 515 $29,293 0.0 425 $31,738 0.0
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 10,905 $28,645 3.4 8,575 $30,859 4.0
Home Appliance Repairers 1,625 $23,415 4.1 1,170 $26,744 2.7
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 19,110 $33,288 2.4 16,230 $35,147 2.4
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 14,580 $28,909 5.3 11,255 $31,278 4.6
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 790 $31,585 5.4 600 $33,378 4.3
Millwrights 1,880 $40,030 2.2 1,385 $41,210 1.7
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 4,360 $37,436 1.5 3,720 $39,793 1.5
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 5,730 $30,975 5.3 4,315 $32,423 5.1
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 2,185 $40,382 14.8 1,715 $43,091 14.8
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 1,500 $21,758 9.5 1,085 $25,230 9.4
Commercial Divers 25 $24,688 26.9 20 $23,594 0.0
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 905 $30,000 5.6 770 $31,492 5.1
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 1,460 $20,813 1.6 1,005 $23,650 1.0
Riggers 175 $30,643 0.0 135 $31,100 0.0
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 210 $47,031 8.0 205 $47,383 8.4
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 475 $17,356 4.0 310 $25,104 3.6
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 7,435 $26,517 6.6 5,310 $30,711 6.6
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 47,390 $35,104 11.1 39,485 $36,584 11.0
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 595 $32,254 3.7 505 $37,454 4.3
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 6,270 $20,500 4.3 4,525 $21,745 4.4
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 945 $22,336 0.5 590 $27,821 0.8
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 500 $30,442 5.0 405 $31,377 6.2
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 32,740 $21,332 3.9 21,780 $25,509 3.9
Bakers 4,040 $15,830 5.7 2,325 $20,162 7.1
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 11,525 $16,513 1.8 7,685 $19,383 1.7
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 365 $24,321 4.1 225 $26,827 6.7
Food Batchmakers 2,570 $20,196 4.5 1,625 $22,351 3.7
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 250 $30,917 0.0 175 $33,243 0.0
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 750 $31,875 3.5 645 $32,969 1.2
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 760 $25,319 0.0 570 $27,435 0.0
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 150 $27,016 0.0 120 $27,292 0.0
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 475 $19,242 0.0 315 $22,429 0.0
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2,900 $22,170 3.4 2,175 $24,479 3.5
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.)
GEORGIA; 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 $23,750 1.6 135 $26,652 0.0
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 1,475 $24,091 2.6 1,205 $25,679 3.1
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 355 $26,023 3.1 270 $29,091 4.1
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 85 $26,917 11.8 45 $31,042 0.0
Machinists 9,835 $30,726 1.8 7,905 $32,185 1.9
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 495 $23,036 6.9 330 $27,536 10.3
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 230 $30,368 4.3 180 $31,581 5.5
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,945 $22,036 3.2 1,425 $24,480 2.5
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 410 $21,818 4.1 310 $26,400 5.5
Tool and Die Makers 1,420 $38,364 6.3 1,220 $40,189 6.0
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 17,795 $26,434 1.7 12,780 $28,742 1.6
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 115 $24,766 6.1 85 $28,646 8.4
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 210 $28,725 0.0 185 $29,125 0.0
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 275 $31,176 0.0 230 $32,316 0.0
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 225 $26,719 10.2 150 $37,031 15.5
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 14,475 $24,196 2.7 10,705 $26,188 2.2
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 1,540 $18,025 3.0 940 $22,050 1.6
Job Printers 2,630 $26,186 9.1 1,985 $28,811 10.3
Prepress Technicians and Workers 2,030 $23,921 10.1 1,445 $26,765 8.9
Printing Machine Operators 5,650 $28,197 4.4 4,455 $30,633 4.4
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 5,890 $13,511 5.6 3,270 $16,805 7.0
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 3,550 $13,223 1.4 1,915 $16,552 1.6
Sewing Machine Operators 29,370 $16,285 1.8 18,040 $19,315 1.5
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 440 $18,422 7.5 375 $19,754 6.4
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 175 $15,964 0.0 100 $17,500 0.0
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 3,695 $16,254 9.4 2,035 $20,533 9.4
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 965 $22,320 2.5 660 $24,927 0.9
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 1,275 $16,418 1.0 810 $20,139 1.6
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 3,765 $22,820 0.9 2,545 $25,261 1.0
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 11,280 $20,112 0.6 7,315 $21,387 0.6
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 65 $27,634 0.0 65 $27,679 0.0
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 80 $26,618 6.4 60 $30,577 8.3
Upholsterers 1,475 $18,142 4.2 1,060 $20,959 2.2
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 5,595 $21,092 0.9 3,850 $22,776 0.5
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.)
GEORGIA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 3,315 $21,400 7.1 2,350 $24,414 7.1
Furniture Finishers 880 $20,000 11.9 590 $24,236 9.8
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 0 . . 0 . .
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 1,900 $18,301 1.2 1,085 $22,260 0.0
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 1,285 $17,677 1.6 895 $21,167 2.0
Woodworkers, All Other 940 $23,158 8.9 635 $27,057 6.8
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 1,425 $48,513 9.7 1,240 $49,747 10.2
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 2,890 $35,877 10.1 2,450 $37,487 10.7
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 2,300 $29,433 10.8 1,975 $30,601 10.9
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 910 $30,669 8.3 730 $33,798 9.6
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 1,905 $40,828 9.8 1,610 $41,577 9.9
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 3,970 $24,659 2.7 2,920 $29,055 2.7
Cutting Workers 3,845 $19,983 2.8 2,480 $22,680 2.4
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2,045 $25,695 2.3 1,515 $28,584 3.1
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 680 $28,690 0.0 600 $29,742 0.0
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 30,775 $23,131 8.6 21,785 $26,949 8.6
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 600 $25,925 23.2 450 $29,306 24.1
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 3,035 $26,361 12.0 2,225 $29,261 10.6
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 11,170 $17,144 1.8 6,655 $20,576 1.6
Painting Workers 5,635 $24,382 3.5 4,085 $27,070 3.3
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 2,185 $17,321 17.4 1,280 $21,553 14.9
Semiconductor Processors 70 $35,417 13.2 30 $36,250 30.0
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 665 $21,627 0.0 415 $25,922 0.0
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 475 $22,009 4.0 390 $24,167 4.9
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 245 $20,861 0.0 180 $20,900 0.0
Etchers and Engravers 240 $17,431 1.7 110 $28,796 3.6
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 1,185 $24,764 6.1 840 $26,802 4.8
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2,055 $30,017 1.9 1,580 $33,730 2.5
Tire Builders 700 $31,371 0.0 565 $33,783 0.0
Helpers-Production Workers 1,390 $17,686 3.5 715 $23,354 3.6
Production Workers, All Other 50,010 $21,556 3.5 34,740 $24,844 3.9
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 8,580 $33,258 16.8 6,975 $35,524 17.2
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 6,200 $86,772 78.6 4,095 $92,324 79.4
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 1,365 $60,459 33.9 1,170 $64,258 34.8
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.)
GEORGIA; 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 80 $20,417 0.0 60 $27,794 0.0
Bus Drivers 16,890 $13,792 2.9 5,675 $22,519 3.9
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 108,250 $27,822 3.6 77,105 $31,208 3.3
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 5,870 $16,647 14.7 3,045 $20,176 13.7
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 375 $9,907 2.4 100 $31,250 0.0
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 1,550 $50,668 4.1 1,325 $51,164 4.8
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 230 $45,417 0.0 165 $43,750 0.0
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 1,330 $49,688 13.9 1,125 $49,896 15.9
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 295 $31,012 3.1 245 $32,984 3.7
Sailors and Marine Oilers 155 $24,615 11.0 100 $33,750 5.9
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 345 $25,455 15.6 190 $31,935 24.9
Ship Engineers 80 $26,172 8.6 65 $25,000 0.0
Bridge and Lock Tenders 20 $46,944 0.0 10 $63,750 0.0
Parking Lot Attendants 1,025 $12,030 7.2 480 $16,656 7.3
Service Station Attendants 2,120 $14,984 7.3 1,200 $20,471 8.9
Transportation Inspectors 1,545 $41,768 9.7 1,390 $42,346 10.3
Other Transportation Workers 660 $27,917 22.0 490 $30,663 15.1
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 190 $25,724 0.0 105 $24,353 0.0
Crane and Tower Operators 1,810 $31,786 2.2 1,445 $35,640 2.0
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 1,985 $27,052 1.3 1,465 $29,007 1.5
Hoist and Winch Operators 130 $26,250 0.0 105 $28,672 0.0
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 26,580 $22,325 2.2 18,525 $25,438 1.9
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 9,215 $15,838 2.9 4,940 $20,470 2.6
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 49,840 $18,546 3.4 29,265 $22,900 2.9
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 3,010 $18,379 1.7 1,940 $21,675 1.1
Packers and Packagers, Hand 12,765 $14,428 2.5 6,845 $18,444 1.7
Pumping Station Operators 300 $28,984 3.3 235 $34,342 4.2
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 2,980 $16,641 1.8 1,900 $20,022 1.7
Shuttle Car Operators 75 $8,542 25.3 10 $14,063 80.0
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 270 $30,647 0.0 180 $31,577 0.0
Material Moving Workers, All Other 2,385 $22,478 3.1 1,585 $25,864 3.3
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