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TABLE 2. Earnings by Detailed Occupation: 1999: Illinois: Females
(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 2,879,200 $22,042 30.4 1,637,730 $29,778 33.0
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 11,045 $54,651 55.3 8,610 $61,613 56.3
General and Operations Managers 11,860 $44,164 48.3 9,940 $47,082 48.1
Legislators 245 $24,583 45.9 130 $51,250 58.1
Advertising and Promotions Managers 3,460 $40,000 73.0 2,485 $45,386 74.1
Marketing and Sales Managers 26,545 $41,800 63.8 19,430 $47,277 64.1
Public Relations Managers 1,925 $43,727 61.4 1,590 $45,793 59.6
Administrative Services Managers 1,655 $40,642 37.3 1,355 $42,443 38.2
Computer and Information Systems Managers 5,425 $58,899 67.8 4,555 $61,336 67.8
Financial Managers 28,240 $38,711 41.5 22,510 $41,523 41.5
Human Resources Managers 12,140 $41,171 48.0 9,260 $45,466 49.1
Industrial Production Managers 2,550 $44,589 48.6 2,145 $47,079 47.2
Purchasing Managers 3,260 $40,755 43.8 2,700 $42,750 45.1
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 2,120 $37,631 31.1 1,750 $39,549 29.2
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 770 $20,819 23.7 360 $31,500 32.5
Farmers and Ranchers 2,005 $10,175 20.8 1,020 $11,167 19.5
Construction Managers 1,900 $37,313 36.8 1,315 $41,728 40.1
Education Administrators 19,950 $38,689 72.9 13,280 $42,491 76.6
Engineering Managers 405 $65,938 85.9 345 $70,583 85.7
Food Service Managers 13,305 $22,580 16.7 8,385 $27,039 17.2
Funeral Directors 440 $25,069 21.8 275 $32,794 16.1
Gaming Managers 360 $24,044 17.0 210 $30,197 12.0
Lodging Managers 1,985 $26,817 28.0 1,305 $30,696 30.8
Medical and Health Services Managers 12,865 $40,697 52.0 10,060 $44,030 52.7
Natural Sciences Managers 315 $51,413 79.7 270 $58,333 81.3
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 1,135 $35,078 6.9 685 $41,294 7.9
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 7,120 $32,370 32.2 5,185 $36,514 31.5
Social and Community Service Managers 8,035 $32,599 64.7 5,780 $38,894 68.5
Managers, All Other 33,520 $41,180 49.8 25,615 $45,624 50.8
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 650 $31,622 51.3 410 $34,444 54.6
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 150 $30,167 23.0 105 $33,438 17.3
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 5,765 $26,886 29.8 3,470 $33,925 33.2
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 7,125 $32,373 28.7 5,790 $35,333 27.7
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 10,475 $31,313 31.9 8,085 $33,552 31.0
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 2,105 $37,277 43.5 1,590 $40,522 43.5
Cost Estimators 515 $32,245 32.8 375 $35,625 30.8
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.)
ILLINOIS; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations
Specialists 30,550 $34,784 51.6 22,050 $38,183 51.4
Logisticians 780 $39,688 33.0 635 $41,190 36.2
Management Analysts 13,245 $45,695 75.5 8,605 $51,864 74.1
Meeting and Convention Planners 1,870 $34,462 49.8 1,390 $37,006 51.9
Other Business Operations Specialists 6,180 $30,794 33.8 4,300 $34,348 31.8
Accountants and Auditors 50,530 $34,195 64.0 35,195 $38,470 63.6
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 1,550 $23,967 30.6 925 $31,045 30.2
Budget Analysts 855 $38,846 56.4 615 $41,968 61.6
Credit Analysts 1,150 $32,698 45.1 905 $34,450 42.2
Financial Analysts 1,095 $40,906 68.8 760 $42,708 66.4
Personal Financial Advisors 3,840 $38,613 58.7 2,580 $45,223 61.7
Insurance Underwriters 3,740 $34,886 39.4 3,010 $36,208 39.1
Financial Examiners 295 $50,250 68.2 255 $51,083 66.4
Loan Counselors and Officers 8,255 $31,677 27.7 6,275 $33,878 27.6
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 1,175 $39,957 40.2 960 $43,058 44.2
Tax Preparers 3,255 $12,134 36.8 1,065 $35,378 46.9
Financial Specialists, All Other 960 $31,455 45.6 730 $35,238 49.2
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 13,755 $45,500 63.0 10,475 $49,260 62.6
Computer Programmers 10,895 $47,341 69.6 7,875 $51,371 67.8
Computer Software Engineers 8,500 $50,897 77.3 6,250 $54,486 74.5
Computer Support Specialists 7,020 $35,778 38.0 5,260 $39,462 34.8
Database Administrators 1,810 $41,460 69.0 1,290 $46,200 65.2
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 2,370 $40,542 44.2 1,890 $41,918 43.3
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 4,395 $40,962 60.2 2,985 $45,735 57.9
Actuaries 910 $48,158 89.9 620 $52,333 86.9
Mathematicians 15 $41,250 100.0 0 . .
Operations Research Analysts 2,060 $42,334 58.8 1,490 $45,784 54.6
Statisticians 455 $45,521 77.7 325 $49,643 84.3
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 125 $35,156 53.6 90 $34,286 50.0
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 2,015 $34,292 87.0 1,240 $40,837 92.6
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 270 $35,270 70.7 205 $37,375 73.4
Aerospace Engineers 115 $52,130 72.8 95 $52,269 68.0
Agricultural Engineers 4 $33,750 100.0 0 . .
Biomedical Engineers 25 $48,036 81.5 25 $48,036 81.5
Chemical Engineers 570 $51,792 96.2 475 $55,417 95.4
Civil Engineers 1,105 $40,104 81.7 775 $41,972 78.3
Computer Hardware Engineers 365 $29,643 52.7 185 $46,083 70.3
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 1,355 $48,372 71.2 1,050 $51,269 66.9
Environmental Engineers 240 $48,354 85.0 155 $49,909 80.0
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 1,415 $45,227 56.1 1,100 $47,977 55.9
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 10 $41,250 100.0 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.)
ILLINOIS; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 195 $40,402 39.5 145 $43,056 28.5
Mechanical Engineers 735 $45,767 67.0 560 $50,179 66.7
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Nuclear Engineers 15 $51,250 75.0 15 $51,250 75.0
Petroleum Engineers 4 $81,250 100.0 4 $81,250 100.0
Engineers, All Others 1,365 $44,588 71.2 970 $48,481 71.2
Drafters 1,720 $28,247 36.6 1,140 $30,158 31.7
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 3,285 $26,978 24.5 2,170 $30,861 24.6
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 155 $15,417 18.7 80 $32,941 32.5
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 430 $33,674 76.7 225 $41,833 84.5
Biological Scientists 1,575 $31,506 89.3 1,020 $37,021 92.1
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 115 $31,250 60.7 100 $32,202 62.4
Medical Scientists 1,345 $41,106 98.4 920 $48,731 97.7
Astronomers and Physicists 145 $52,070 95.2 105 $58,958 93.3
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 25 $44,432 60.0 20 $44,886 52.4
Chemists and Materials Scientists 2,445 $41,520 90.0 1,875 $45,470 87.6
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 555 $39,297 92.8 470 $41,875 92.9
Physical Scientists, All Other 2,290 $27,134 98.4 1,310 $36,432 99.4
Economists 340 $60,313 100.0 285 $62,885 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 3,345 $38,774 71.1 2,225 $45,917 71.6
Psychologists 4,990 $35,627 98.0 2,080 $44,794 97.3
Sociologists 60 $42,708 89.8 40 $51,563 84.2
Urban and Regional Planners 210 $38,224 92.8 130 $40,900 88.3
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 440 $38,068 85.9 250 $40,922 91.6
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 790 $23,403 30.3 475 $30,681 30.7
Biological Technicians 450 $25,057 31.4 320 $27,235 33.5
Chemical Technicians 1,555 $32,073 42.4 1,140 $36,637 42.4
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 60 $44,000 61.3 50 $43,875 64.7
Nuclear Technicians 30 $34,028 69.0 25 $33,889 70.8
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 2,570 $21,087 47.6 1,160 $30,748 43.5
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 14,170 $26,650 73.6 7,455 $30,202 73.6
Social Workers 27,740 $28,431 72.3 18,065 $31,360 71.0
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 7,490 $23,167 49.5 4,300 $30,007 53.9
Clergy 2,565 $22,710 81.7 1,510 $26,909 86.3
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 1,440 $24,821 70.0 775 $31,223 75.5
Religious Workers, All Other 2,345 $16,278 55.2 965 $28,197 60.2
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 13,270 $58,386 99.6 9,595 $68,592 99.7
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 785 $41,536 74.0 595 $46,250 77.9
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 9,650 $31,312 46.7 6,825 $35,744 43.1
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 7,350 $26,607 32.9 4,360 $30,977 24.0
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.)
ILLINOIS; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND LIBRARY OCCUPATIONS
Postsecondary Teachers 28,180 $24,701 91.0 14,560 $40,395 92.5
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 19,070 $13,800 44.8 10,410 $18,507 43.1
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 110,735 $31,361 95.7 73,290 $34,924 96.6
Secondary School Teachers 24,795 $33,881 95.8 17,915 $37,658 97.1
Special Education Teachers 7,995 $31,297 91.0 5,880 $32,915 93.4
Other Teachers and Instructors 15,435 $11,997 57.3 4,915 $26,455 53.8
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 900 $26,084 78.4 515 $33,317 75.7
Librarians 7,545 $25,933 77.9 3,570 $34,379 85.5
Library Technicians 1,390 $9,049 23.4 380 $22,083 26.0
Teacher Assistants 36,180 $10,995 21.5 7,180 $17,318 16.6
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 1,510 $27,950 77.6 675 $38,491 73.2
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 4,530 $16,052 55.9 1,995 $30,597 56.3
Designers 19,940 $23,088 49.3 10,520 $31,632 52.5
Actors 580 $13,199 69.9 95 $25,625 83.0
Producers and Directors 2,330 $32,711 79.5 1,400 $39,968 83.3
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 2,210 $8,635 49.1 555 $28,500 53.4
Dancers and Choreographers 670 $20,049 14.3 145 $26,042 20.5
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 2,395 $11,460 64.1 500 $27,304 66.3
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 525 $8,750 37.0 115 $29,167 30.2
Announcers 475 $19,821 44.8 220 $30,104 51.8
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 2,005 $30,571 77.4 1,090 $38,200 82.8
Public Relations Specialists 4,105 $32,833 75.0 2,585 $40,149 78.6
Editors 5,825 $30,184 80.8 3,490 $36,855 82.9
Technical Writers 1,530 $37,037 69.3 970 $41,382 66.0
Writers and Authors 4,225 $26,740 86.3 2,030 $35,434 84.2
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 1,595 $19,631 43.9 495 $31,507 40.6
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 510 $28,051 36.7 320 $31,789 34.8
Photographers 1,805 $16,725 30.4 660 $29,231 39.1
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 200 $20,880 39.8 40 $40,278 65.0
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 0 . . 0 . .
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 450 $26,513 88.0 220 $41,750 90.8
Dentists 1,425 $50,360 100.0 505 $58,833 100.0
Dieticians and Nutritionists 2,950 $27,623 73.4 1,635 $34,315 67.0
Optometrists 475 $42,083 100.0 190 $70,305 100.0
Pharmacists 4,005 $58,056 97.4 2,460 $66,590 97.4
Physicians and Surgeons 9,905 $66,853 99.1 6,290 $85,134 99.5
Physician Assistants 1,395 $25,942 42.8 815 $30,236 42.8
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.)
ILLINOIS; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 160 $24,750 95.0 80 $27,273 100.0
Registered Nurses 108,340 $36,564 55.9 60,240 $42,585 55.7
Audiologists 470 $32,250 95.1 165 $45,455 97.0
Occupational Therapists 2,805 $36,382 85.1 1,210 $44,451 87.5
Physical Therapists 4,330 $38,217 86.3 2,215 $47,040 84.3
Radiation Therapists 335 $36,050 47.4 225 $41,507 45.8
Recreational Therapists 705 $25,118 63.7 470 $26,956 67.6
Respiratory Therapists 2,710 $30,167 22.7 1,545 $35,456 26.3
Speech-Language Pathologists 4,730 $36,350 97.3 1,740 $41,520 96.0
Therapists, All Others 2,625 $26,291 76.8 1,330 $31,483 78.2
Veterinarians 935 $45,913 98.8 590 $50,069 98.1
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 175 $12,050 82.1 70 $20,952 100.0
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 10,660 $30,647 58.2 6,690 $35,407 57.5
Dental Hygienists 4,805 $29,613 26.5 1,435 $40,805 30.9
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 8,165 $30,303 16.2 4,755 $35,193 17.7
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 1,820 $20,685 11.8 1,140 $24,588 10.3
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 12,395 $17,984 14.4 6,555 $22,940 11.9
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 20,670 $23,556 7.3 11,835 $27,222 7.2
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 3,925 $18,799 13.8 2,400 $21,947 13.9
Opticians, Dispensing 1,695 $19,476 14.4 955 $22,718 16.1
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 3,070 $21,773 21.7 1,910 $24,824 19.8
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 1,105 $30,261 64.0 600 $33,369 68.2
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 64,175 $15,012 6.0 30,630 $19,811 6.5
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 565 $23,063 11.3 180 $31,250 9.9
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 2,180 $21,323 13.2 1,120 $27,527 6.4
Massage Therapists 1,930 $17,500 35.1 590 $26,842 31.7
Dental Assistants 8,400 $17,625 7.7 3,550 $22,215 6.7
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 18,070 $17,464 11.0 9,610 $21,870 9.5
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 340 $41,250 25.9 245 $45,482 27.9
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 780 $40,500 27.5 680 $41,383 28.9
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 70 $61,719 46.4 70 $61,719 46.4
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 1,035 $26,466 16.0 700 $32,656 19.9
Fire Fighters 285 $35,378 18.5 195 $35,556 23.0
Fire Inspectors 15 $14,000 37.5 4 $86,250 100.0
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 3,455 $32,652 12.9 2,635 $33,770 13.5
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 775 $52,818 59.4 660 $53,045 59.7
Fish and Game Wardens 4 $50,417 60.0 4 $51,250 100.0
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
ILLINOIS; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 90 $23,750 25.8 60 $29,375 37.1
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 4,760 $45,884 31.2 3,920 $46,901 31.6
Transit and Railroad Police 10 $31,250 0.0 10 $31,250 0.0
Animal Control Workers 50 $20,156 16.3 40 $21,406 0.0
Private Detectives and Investigators 1,105 $31,823 40.5 810 $35,768 45.9
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 8,700 $16,465 8.2 4,405 $22,285 10.2
Crossing Guards 2,550 $7,470 3.3 170 $25,417 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 1,410 $6,072 11.5 185 $23,173 40.2
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 1,900 $15,557 14.4 925 $22,233 15.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 13,595 $15,754 9.1 7,215 $20,552 9.0
Cooks 29,050 $10,703 2.8 10,160 $15,259 2.9
Food Preparation Workers 10,080 $9,691 4.6 3,300 $14,894 2.6
Bartenders 10,265 $11,061 8.0 3,655 $15,448 7.0
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 7,575 $10,296 3.4 2,180 $16,069 3.4
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 2,275 $6,638 6.6 500 $14,194 6.8
Waiters and Waitresses 42,480 $10,232 8.7 12,330 $15,815 7.4
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 4,210 $11,256 3.2 1,650 $16,991 2.1
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 3,555 $6,880 3.7 760 $15,668 0.8
Dishwashers 1,805 $6,923 0.7 480 $13,776 1.9
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 3,120 $8,371 11.9 790 $16,171 3.4
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 255 $12,500 0.0 110 $17,727 0.0
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 3,535 $20,668 5.9 2,195 $23,214 7.3
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 335 $23,616 11.1 250 $28,466 12.4
Janitors and Building Cleaners 28,760 $11,507 3.6 11,600 $18,283 3.3
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 41,440 $10,999 4.0 16,785 $15,480 3.8
Pest Control Workers 125 $22,208 5.7 85 $26,534 8.2
Grounds Maintenance Workers 2,025 $11,589 9.5 760 $19,522 9.1
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 1,045 $25,910 16.7 755 $30,073 13.8
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 3,075 $21,494 17.2 1,960 $24,071 18.6
Animal Trainers 585 $15,164 21.9 330 $16,689 20.9
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 2,730 $13,516 16.7 1,275 $22,389 19.9
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.)
ILLINOIS; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 1,310 $30,261 11.1 975 $32,258 11.4
Motion Picture Projectionists 40 $32,188 0.0 25 $56,071 0.0
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 620 $4,837 11.3 100 $22,750 9.9
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 1,500 $6,983 13.3 325 $18,702 7.7
Funeral Service Workers 110 $11,719 31.2 15 $55,500 0.0
Barbers 585 $17,431 8.0 240 $20,663 0.0
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 27,755 $13,744 5.9 11,575 $19,479 6.1
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 4,615 $14,336 11.2 1,760 $21,673 12.9
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 425 $17,917 13.9 220 $20,513 14.7
Tour and Travel Guides 555 $6,528 26.3 135 $33,214 33.8
Transportation Attendants 7,150 $26,236 35.4 2,630 $30,378 35.8
Child Care Workers 51,920 $8,270 12.6 19,835 $15,339 12.5
Personal and Home Care Aides 13,320 $8,972 8.2 4,320 $15,405 8.9
Recreation and Fitness Workers 8,490 $12,599 34.7 3,340 $23,984 34.4
Residential Advisors 1,360 $13,299 31.9 585 $24,657 41.5
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 650 $7,372 29.0 85 $17,188 16.7
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 50,220 $21,686 19.6 35,005 $25,485 19.2
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 15,970 $33,963 33.4 12,185 $37,552 35.0
Cashiers 68,490 $10,505 5.7 22,130 $17,209 5.9
Counter and Rental Clerks 3,355 $10,670 8.0 1,270 $16,841 9.5
Parts Salespersons 540 $18,664 5.2 340 $23,854 8.3
Retail Salespersons 70,830 $11,751 18.7 25,910 $21,871 18.9
Advertising Sales Agents 6,070 $35,331 56.7 4,170 $41,352 56.6
Insurance Sales Agents 10,055 $28,184 24.7 7,050 $31,569 26.0
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 7,065 $36,349 52.8 4,915 $40,779 50.6
Travel Agents 7,310 $22,411 23.6 4,270 $28,709 21.8
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 10,650 $35,115 43.0 7,135 $41,337 47.3
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 20,020 $32,375 40.0 13,855 $37,840 42.0
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 2,270 $6,343 14.2 365 $29,083 24.7
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 17,005 $29,762 35.0 9,450 $40,327 37.3
Sales Engineers 140 $41,065 56.7 100 $51,786 45.0
Telemarketers 6,675 $10,176 9.3 1,925 $20,084 12.0
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 4,170 $9,144 16.6 1,045 $23,945 20.1
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 5,585 $29,828 50.4 3,300 $37,070 57.6
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 56,540 $30,316 22.8 42,280 $32,704 22.8
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 3,520 $17,460 4.9 1,870 $22,013 3.7
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
ILLINOIS; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 3,130 $22,544 5.9 2,075 $26,814 5.1
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 230 $24,063 23.8 185 $27,216 21.3
Bill and Account Collectors 8,225 $24,493 11.5 5,430 $27,627 12.0
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 18,345 $22,015 11.6 11,915 $25,335 10.3
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 70,900 $22,148 12.1 43,710 $26,489 9.5
Gaming Cage Workers 205 $21,776 3.4 160 $24,583 4.4
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 9,150 $26,370 12.1 6,345 $29,444 11.8
Procurement Clerks 1,135 $27,203 12.5 775 $29,806 16.1
Tellers 17,335 $15,578 8.2 9,235 $18,530 6.6
Brokerage Clerks 560 $28,548 15.1 435 $31,658 14.8
Correspondence Clerks 355 $25,338 18.5 240 $29,167 19.4
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 2,375 $24,130 9.3 1,795 $25,999 7.9
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 1,925 $21,882 9.9 1,450 $25,332 8.4
Customer Service Representatives 72,165 $23,330 17.0 46,105 $27,194 16.6
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 1,165 $35,173 30.0 910 $36,329 24.4
File Clerks 10,990 $16,228 13.0 5,100 $23,142 10.9
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 2,600 $12,281 11.0 1,135 $16,662 6.2
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 5,265 $13,531 18.3 1,845 $23,732 17.6
Library Assistants, Clerical 6,815 $11,126 30.7 1,985 $22,160 37.8
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 4,760 $26,196 13.3 3,475 $28,160 13.5
New Account Clerks 540 $22,449 10.0 405 $24,483 9.4
Order Clerks 6,770 $19,344 9.4 3,825 $23,928 8.7
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 2,370 $22,310 13.9 1,460 $27,295 15.7
Receptionists and Information Clerks 47,250 $15,930 10.3 21,455 $21,771 7.9
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 6,105 $23,027 17.6 3,720 $28,828 17.4
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 2,780 $19,065 13.8 1,555 $23,957 12.8
Cargo and Freight Agents 420 $27,778 14.4 365 $28,373 15.3
Couriers and Messengers 1,980 $14,949 11.1 730 $27,461 15.7
Dispatchers 6,455 $25,466 7.3 4,775 $28,474 6.8
Meter Readers, Utilities 500 $31,296 9.6 355 $35,833 4.2
Postal Service Clerks 5,690 $36,401 9.8 3,925 $38,281 10.9
Postal Service Mail Carriers 6,570 $34,587 6.9 4,675 $36,634 7.2
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 5,130 $33,626 8.0 3,405 $37,830 8.0
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 8,185 $27,851 26.9 6,070 $30,941 26.4
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 8,965 $20,144 5.4 5,805 $22,859 4.8
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 19,915 $16,687 6.4 10,300 $22,291 6.4
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 1,740 $18,838 4.6 1,010 $22,407 6.0
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 187,820 $23,528 13.1 118,340 $27,980 11.7
Computer Operators 7,795 $25,565 15.4 5,225 $28,725 14.6
Data Entry Keyers 28,310 $19,689 10.5 15,760 $23,469 8.5
Word Processors and Typists 7,280 $20,292 12.9 3,705 $25,743 11.6
Desktop Publishers 645 $25,147 33.7 470 $28,421 31.8
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 8,825 $24,154 14.5 6,345 $26,593 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.)
ILLINOIS; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except
Postal Service 4,865 $14,302 5.4 2,290 $20,737 3.8
Office Clerks, General 57,145 $19,641 11.8 30,245 $25,190 9.5
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 2,120 $16,218 9.9 1,065 $21,165 12.6
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 960 $18,657 38.2 450 $30,218 32.6
Statistical Assistants 1,130 $26,031 32.9 645 $33,325 29.1
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 19,210 $25,522 28.0 12,420 $29,233 26.6
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 135 $18,681 40.7 85 $21,845 37.6
Agricultural Inspectors 70 $33,456 53.6 60 $33,971 50.0
Animal Breeders 40 $4,625 22.0 30 $11,406 31.0
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 290 $2,325 4.5 35 $24,917 0.0
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 2,955 $9,002 7.7 1,075 $15,313 8.0
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 50 $3,854 0.0 35 $4,306 0.0
Hunters and Trappers 0 . . 0 . .
Forest and Conservation Workers 45 $12,188 17.0 20 $16,964 36.4
Logging Workers 30 $4,286 0.0 0 . .
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 970 $32,530 19.4 620 $35,714 17.7
Boilermakers 30 $25,526 0.0 30 $25,658 0.0
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 35 $18,542 0.0 15 $18,542 0.0
Carpenters 975 $21,051 11.5 440 $28,973 11.8
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 115 $20,929 14.2 75 $22,000 6.6
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 100 $28,333 0.0 30 $41,667 0.0
Contruction Laborers 1,815 $16,653 6.5 700 $23,309 5.3
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 30 $25,375 22.6 4 $31,250 100.0
Pile-Driver Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 285 $35,333 6.7 155 $36,771 5.9
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 60 $19,063 13.3 20 $62,679 0.0
Electricians 1,125 $33,208 6.2 750 $37,008 7.4
Glaziers 70 $22,303 0.0 55 $23,542 0.0
Insulation Workers 100 $28,775 0.0 10 $81,250 0.0
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 1,340 $15,731 11.6 485 $28,897 12.4
Paperhangers 215 $13,594 16.0 25 $23,500 0.0
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 415 $37,102 5.3 235 $42,143 9.4
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 0 . . 0 . .
Reinforcing Iron Workers 15 $1,591 0.0 0 . .
Roofers 185 $19,716 11.5 65 $22,039 10.4
Sheet Metal Workers 205 $25,434 0.0 155 $26,058 0.0
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 115 $30,903 0.0 65 $31,103 0.0
Helpers, Construction Trades 55 $15,817 8.8 30 $16,534 16.1
Construction and Building Inspectors 275 $31,667 32.1 155 $33,333 33.3
Elevator Installers and Repairers 20 $56,250 0.0 4 $56,250 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.)
ILLINOIS; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 4 $13,750 0.0 4 $13,750 0.0
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 85 $29,625 26.5 55 $31,875 26.3
Highway Maintenance Workers 160 $28,563 6.3 85 $31,538 11.6
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 0 . . 0 . .
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 0 . . 0 . .
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 65 $30,893 0.0 30 $26,250 0.0
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 4 $16,250 0.0 0 . .
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 80 $21,935 0.0 45 $27,250 0.0
Mining Machine Operators 30 $48,125 0.0 30 $48,542 0.0
Roof Bolters, Mining 0 . . 0 . .
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 0 . . 0 . .
Helpers - Extraction Workers 0 . . 0 . .
Other Extraction Workers 15 $26,000 25.0 10 $27,500 0.0
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 1,510 $36,136 20.2 1,215 $38,192 22.2
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 1,730 $29,872 23.5 1,110 $33,040 24.7
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 1,530 $37,383 18.2 1,300 $40,063 19.0
Avionics Technicians 25 $37,083 22.2 25 $37,083 22.2
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 90 $30,326 0.0 55 $31,375 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 15 $8,750 61.5 0 . .
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 50 $17,708 0.0 35 $25,781 0.0
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 50 $60,208 0.0 40 $60,573 0.0
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 135 $23,856 11.1 105 $23,723 3.8
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 50 $35,284 27.5 40 $35,391 20.5
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 215 $27,969 8.3 180 $31,667 9.9
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 55 $20,000 17.9 35 $40,227 27.8
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 20 $16,875 66.7 4 $33,750 0.0
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 755 $19,911 1.9 430 $26,793 3.2
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 185 $29,167 0.0 110 $32,500 0.0
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 85 $23,594 2.4 40 $34,531 4.9
Small Engine Mechanics 4 $61,250 100.0 4 $61,250 100.0
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 60 $17,778 0.0 35 $17,083 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.)
ILLINOIS; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers 75 $29,493 0.0 65 $29,764 0.0
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 140 $25,769 13.0 85 $26,923 8.1
Home Appliance Repairers 30 $25,938 12.5 25 $26,719 17.4
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 1,160 $27,776 0.9 845 $30,859 0.2
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 945 $21,066 5.9 515 $26,333 6.4
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 35 $12,237 11.1 4 $21,250 0.0
Millwrights 75 $33,500 0.0 35 $37,321 0.0
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 195 $21,944 12.9 130 $29,271 19.4
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 440 $37,885 9.5 320 $41,729 8.1
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 605 $21,123 14.7 270 $28,984 14.1
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 505 $15,884 3.7 275 $25,625 5.1
Commercial Divers 10 $53,750 100.0 10 $53,750 100.0
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 45 $14,792 18.6 35 $28,365 24.2
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 4 $13,750 0.0 4 $13,750 0.0
Riggers 0 . . 0 . .
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 10 $51,250 0.0 10 $51,250 0.0
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 70 $9,583 30.4 20 $23,500 40.0
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 800 $23,409 14.2 530 $25,657 14.9
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 14,920 $26,575 13.3 11,435 $30,070 14.4
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 45 $30,795 0.0 35 $30,114 0.0
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 10,875 $19,331 2.4 6,785 $21,683 2.7
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 245 $31,771 0.0 165 $35,865 0.0
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 90 $21,481 10.9 75 $22,222 10.5
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 29,540 $17,015 2.9 17,410 $20,847 2.5
Bakers 3,945 $12,774 5.8 1,690 $19,738 5.7
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 2,565 $18,301 1.8 1,450 $21,441 1.2
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 140 $14,545 0.0 80 $21,000 0.0
Food Batchmakers 2,005 $15,745 5.7 1,075 $20,303 3.4
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 325 $14,205 5.2 190 $21,364 8.9
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 245 $24,115 1.6 165 $27,232 0.0
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 115 $21,818 0.0 80 $24,464 0.0
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 55 $30,568 0.0 50 $30,795 0.0
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 215 $22,664 0.0 145 $24,310 0.0
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2,205 $18,269 0.1 1,445 $21,166 0.1
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.)
ILLINOIS; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 95 $17,153 0.0 60 $19,167 0.0
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 635 $17,894 4.7 395 $21,402 5.8
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 95 $17,875 16.1 60 $26,429 13.3
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 15 $30,000 50.0 15 $52,679 53.8
Machinists 1,895 $25,012 1.7 1,445 $26,687 1.3
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 155 $30,263 0.0 120 $31,500 0.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 70 $12,361 11.6 35 $36,000 23.5
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 890 $20,481 0.8 550 $21,740 0.9
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 105 $23,929 0.0 70 $23,214 0.0
Tool and Die Makers 135 $27,750 3.8 100 $37,917 5.0
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 2,595 $19,326 1.7 1,620 $21,866 1.4
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 70 $35,769 12.9 50 $32,411 18.4
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 10 $11,250 0.0 10 $11,250 0.0
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 205 $23,864 13.7 125 $29,167 14.5
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 60 $22,750 0.0 30 $23,000 0.0
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 15,270 $19,230 2.4 10,115 $21,493 2.3
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 1,810 $18,441 4.9 1,155 $21,481 4.0
Job Printers 1,215 $18,663 3.8 710 $22,802 2.3
Prepress Technicians and Workers 1,880 $19,966 10.9 1,135 $25,126 8.8
Printing Machine Operators 1,670 $18,439 8.0 1,000 $21,739 8.6
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 6,440 $12,213 2.8 3,155 $16,008 2.9
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 2,075 $12,051 1.0 955 $16,386 2.2
Sewing Machine Operators 7,120 $13,807 3.7 3,820 $16,323 2.9
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 195 $17,396 0.0 90 $19,531 0.0
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 135 $20,357 0.0 70 $19,500 0.0
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 3,930 $14,153 16.0 1,960 $18,886 15.3
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 0 . . 0 . .
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 95 $14,545 0.0 65 $17,500 0.0
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 70 $3,203 22.5 15 $15,781 0.0
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 10 $1,250 0.0 0 . .
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 0 . . 0 . .
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 45 $14,519 44.7 25 $14,904 48.0
Upholsterers 355 $16,250 5.6 215 $20,350 7.9
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 270 $12,222 2.2 115 $15,000 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.)
ILLINOIS; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 185 $17,647 4.8 130 $22,115 6.8
Furniture Finishers 150 $12,991 4.7 125 $13,839 4.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 0 . . 0 . .
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 180 $14,028 6.7 110 $14,907 0.0
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 185 $17,386 14.5 95 $20,703 7.2
Woodworkers, All Other 75 $11,806 12.0 20 $26,875 0.0
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 115 $52,143 9.6 90 $55,455 12.5
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 195 $30,938 8.2 160 $31,172 9.9
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 165 $32,917 12.3 100 $33,750 7.0
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 140 $50,208 7.2 115 $51,458 8.8
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 415 $22,425 16.5 250 $38,958 16.1
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 575 $21,362 1.0 395 $24,198 0.0
Cutting Workers 1,105 $14,307 3.1 470 $19,919 3.8
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 220 $18,750 0.0 135 $23,466 0.0
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 470 $19,099 0.0 315 $20,238 0.0
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 19,930 $20,884 8.8 13,165 $24,211 9.5
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 475 $19,222 19.2 305 $21,135 18.8
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 1,645 $21,062 17.7 985 $25,309 15.0
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 13,075 $15,977 1.9 6,985 $19,634 1.7
Painting Workers 1,360 $16,650 5.4 720 $21,991 4.6
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 1,920 $13,861 13.1 970 $17,416 14.6
Semiconductor Processors 20 $51,071 0.0 20 $51,071 0.0
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 190 $12,411 0.0 105 $19,063 0.0
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 280 $14,643 8.9 140 $17,500 17.9
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 15 $18,750 0.0 0 . .
Etchers and Engravers 255 $14,188 6.3 130 $20,208 11.5
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 245 $10,000 13.1 145 $25,302 9.7
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 565 $15,645 2.5 310 $21,875 1.6
Tire Builders 110 $38,125 1.8 65 $40,478 3.1
Helpers-Production Workers 455 $16,546 5.5 265 $23,558 3.0
Production Workers, All Other 29,820 $17,962 3.5 17,350 $21,874 3.8
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 2,875 $27,331 11.9 2,140 $30,580 12.7
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 320 $42,102 80.7 140 $49,063 74.3
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 295 $57,083 44.6 240 $64,712 40.2
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.)
ILLINOIS; FEMALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency
Medical Technicians 65 $14,896 0.0 50 $20,114 0.0
Bus Drivers 12,995 $13,398 2.6 3,535 $25,465 2.6
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 7,200 $18,251 5.0 3,635 $25,603 5.4
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 1,050 $11,220 7.0 345 $21,528 8.1
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 205 $8,676 3.9 50 $10,822 0.0
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 230 $35,341 6.6 140 $40,526 10.7
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 65 $40,489 9.5 55 $40,815 0.0
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 120 $36,346 17.5 80 $44,063 9.9
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 80 $36,298 14.8 75 $36,538 15.8
Sailors and Marine Oilers 15 $14,375 0.0 4 $13,750 0.0
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 10 $19,375 66.7 4 $46,250 0.0
Ship Engineers 0 . . 0 . .
Bridge and Lock Tenders 10 $16,429 0.0 4 $41,250 0.0
Parking Lot Attendants 405 $11,336 3.7 185 $21,138 3.8
Service Station Attendants 1,220 $9,712 2.9 360 $16,331 5.6
Transportation Inspectors 370 $22,120 6.5 205 $30,606 10.2
Other Transportation Workers 245 $22,533 9.5 185 $23,849 10.2
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 55 $26,705 13.2 40 $27,045 17.5
Crane and Tower Operators 130 $36,328 3.9 120 $36,563 4.2
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 45 $10,972 41.9 15 $33,929 0.0
Hoist and Winch Operators 30 $30,000 0.0 30 $30,000 0.0
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 2,675 $25,480 1.2 1,800 $27,106 0.7
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 2,515 $11,971 2.7 1,035 $19,150 0.8
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 19,300 $14,704 2.8 9,080 $22,194 2.2
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 1,215 $19,127 0.7 775 $21,638 1.2
Packers and Packagers, Hand 17,090 $13,332 2.5 8,095 $18,557 2.2
Pumping Station Operators 10 $27,917 0.0 10 $27,917 0.0
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 405 $22,169 5.9 255 $33,162 6.6
Shuttle Car Operators 20 $22,885 0.0 20 $23,077 0.0
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 10 $11,250 0.0 0 . .
Material Moving Workers, All Other 410 $20,714 7.8 235 $23,958 8.5
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