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TABLE 2. Earnings by Detailed Occupation: 1999: Kentucky: Males
(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 980,970 $28,887 20.8 706,810 $33,329 22.8
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 10,430 $77,135 57.3 9,105 $81,367 57.8
General and Operations Managers 8,330 $50,325 43.2 7,580 $51,121 43.9
Legislators 120 $32,321 69.4 65 $36,827 79.4
Advertising and Promotions Managers 345 $39,400 55.8 310 $40,655 52.6
Marketing and Sales Managers 5,510 $56,382 58.3 4,700 $60,275 59.8
Public Relations Managers 320 $51,761 70.5 295 $52,159 72.6
Administrative Services Managers 505 $55,762 43.7 455 $55,518 47.9
Computer and Information Systems Managers 2,015 $62,330 61.7 1,835 $65,191 63.4
Financial Managers 4,805 $52,451 69.0 4,200 $57,090 70.5
Human Resources Managers 2,620 $51,853 54.1 2,195 $54,229 57.1
Industrial Production Managers 3,860 $53,093 37.3 3,430 $55,140 38.0
Purchasing Managers 1,465 $53,807 45.8 1,310 $54,979 45.1
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 2,385 $34,830 22.7 2,080 $36,294 22.9
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 3,620 $23,996 13.4 2,470 $30,176 15.5
Farmers and Ranchers 13,465 $12,562 11.2 8,335 $17,150 12.5
Construction Managers 7,105 $41,600 23.1 5,475 $46,278 26.4
Education Administrators 3,575 $51,503 88.1 2,560 $54,854 88.8
Engineering Managers 1,520 $72,076 71.4 1,340 $74,730 71.8
Food Service Managers 4,620 $30,926 24.3 3,795 $32,983 26.5
Funeral Directors 965 $33,950 23.4 765 $36,848 26.4
Gaming Managers 220 $36,818 26.8 155 $41,563 38.1
Lodging Managers 760 $28,363 37.8 605 $29,826 42.8
Medical and Health Services Managers 1,480 $51,348 68.1 1,275 $53,523 68.0
Natural Sciences Managers 95 $57,083 79.4 85 $56,944 89.5
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 280 $47,917 26.3 240 $49,524 26.3
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 1,585 $31,650 36.8 1,155 $32,320 35.9
Social and Community Service Managers 935 $37,819 62.1 755 $40,022 62.8
Managers, All Other 13,955 $48,928 40.6 12,010 $51,519 41.9
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 150 $40,147 59.9 110 $40,000 63.6
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 200 $45,000 24.8 155 $44,063 20.4
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 1,425 $29,936 23.9 1,140 $31,109 26.4
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 1,745 $39,352 40.0 1,460 $40,858 40.0
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 945 $37,282 67.8 730 $40,437 73.6
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 930 $37,073 39.6 760 $40,317 39.8
Cost Estimators 1,040 $40,841 23.4 915 $45,226 23.5
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.)
KENTUCKY; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations
Specialists 3,950 $38,120 49.2 2,905 $43,923 50.0
Logisticians 335 $45,000 36.2 270 $51,333 33.3
Management Analysts 2,185 $51,013 71.8 1,500 $57,083 69.5
Meeting and Convention Planners 30 $17,857 53.6 15 $19,821 15.4
Other Business Operations Specialists 1,165 $31,538 28.3 920 $33,992 31.2
Accountants and Auditors 7,010 $45,435 85.9 5,780 $49,797 87.9
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 860 $38,287 47.5 675 $41,030 44.6
Budget Analysts 200 $60,655 74.4 170 $61,250 70.3
Credit Analysts 65 $32,250 52.2 65 $32,656 50.8
Financial Analysts 235 $49,063 75.0 180 $51,625 74.2
Personal Financial Advisors 1,350 $59,609 82.2 1,110 $68,333 83.6
Insurance Underwriters 160 $36,842 77.8 115 $41,429 78.1
Financial Examiners 60 $49,286 91.4 55 $49,821 90.9
Loan Counselors and Officers 1,635 $40,226 59.9 1,375 $41,907 60.9
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 570 $35,099 62.7 415 $36,928 70.2
Tax Preparers 445 $20,395 63.0 175 $40,982 70.3
Financial Specialists, All Other 140 $49,625 84.2 140 $49,625 84.2
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 3,640 $46,017 53.2 2,915 $50,661 53.9
Computer Programmers 4,575 $47,586 55.6 3,695 $51,099 57.3
Computer Software Engineers 2,355 $51,580 71.8 1,940 $54,563 71.0
Computer Support Specialists 2,150 $31,793 39.3 1,765 $34,471 40.6
Database Administrators 370 $56,250 59.3 320 $56,630 64.5
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 1,240 $40,377 49.8 1,035 $41,602 51.2
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 1,695 $38,377 40.1 1,400 $42,140 41.7
Actuaries 115 $66,071 100.0 100 $62,250 100.0
Mathematicians 0 . . 0 . .
Operations Research Analysts 440 $51,065 67.3 395 $52,865 69.4
Statisticians 70 $26,875 87.1 30 $50,469 100.0
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 0 . . 0 . .
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 1,180 $45,574 80.7 1,045 $48,056 80.6
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 255 $32,171 86.2 200 $35,625 82.5
Aerospace Engineers 225 $70,607 64.1 180 $71,339 67.4
Agricultural Engineers 15 $31,250 50.0 15 $31,250 50.0
Biomedical Engineers 100 $45,208 53.5 95 $46,042 51.5
Chemical Engineers 940 $65,038 85.9 805 $66,223 86.3
Civil Engineers 2,525 $47,808 74.5 2,120 $51,329 77.6
Computer Hardware Engineers 270 $47,917 54.5 230 $48,250 52.6
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 2,415 $54,120 62.0 2,060 $57,897 62.9
Environmental Engineers 435 $52,422 88.1 375 $55,368 86.1
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 2,445 $50,352 57.1 2,185 $51,336 57.0
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 80 $32,500 20.7 35 $66,429 47.2
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.)
KENTUCKY; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 420 $46,071 61.9 330 $49,167 66.7
Mechanical Engineers 3,165 $50,856 59.7 2,580 $52,454 58.9
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 255 $50,714 50.0 210 $52,188 55.5
Nuclear Engineers 40 $53,625 66.7 30 $49,844 55.2
Petroleum Engineers 15 $52,361 47.1 15 $52,361 47.1
Engineers, All Others 2,375 $51,821 67.6 1,990 $55,909 67.6
Drafters 1,940 $29,065 16.0 1,455 $31,103 14.3
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 4,585 $36,276 10.7 3,905 $38,067 11.1
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 1,245 $23,519 6.4 795 $29,352 2.8
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 210 $41,196 91.0 150 $42,065 88.5
Biological Scientists 310 $34,783 92.3 265 $38,750 90.9
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 355 $47,222 85.9 300 $48,404 85.0
Medical Scientists 255 $27,969 100.0 175 $29,464 100.0
Astronomers and Physicists 110 $44,318 81.5 90 $44,545 78.3
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 55 $62,115 98.2 55 $62,115 98.2
Chemists and Materials Scientists 750 $45,811 89.9 625 $48,271 93.9
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 665 $42,902 91.9 590 $45,132 92.0
Physical Scientists, All Other 585 $26,804 95.6 390 $32,200 93.4
Economists 60 $53,854 100.0 55 $53,542 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 310 $50,865 67.0 275 $51,314 68.6
Psychologists 560 $50,764 100.0 400 $53,571 100.0
Sociologists 4 $61,250 100.0 4 $61,250 100.0
Urban and Regional Planners 105 $37,574 100.0 105 $37,574 100.0
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 175 $21,000 92.5 95 $44,922 100.0
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 200 $28,403 39.8 155 $30,139 39.5
Biological Technicians 85 $18,906 61.9 30 $36,094 6.9
Chemical Technicians 845 $38,186 24.3 735 $39,044 22.6
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 85 $34,196 45.8 70 $42,857 54.3
Nuclear Technicians 10 $51,875 0.0 10 $51,875 0.0
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 725 $22,168 25.9 430 $30,490 21.7
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 2,085 $30,366 68.5 1,370 $31,302 67.1
Social Workers 1,815 $27,673 77.5 1,465 $29,764 79.3
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 805 $30,924 62.2 685 $32,436 63.7
Clergy 6,670 $26,019 68.2 4,920 $29,004 70.2
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 410 $24,539 73.6 260 $34,076 75.7
Religious Workers, All Other 440 $24,375 67.2 290 $31,588 68.7
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 6,245 $72,086 99.9 5,390 $77,458 99.9
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 600 $82,031 70.1 475 $88,438 75.1
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 365 $20,662 61.0 195 $30,893 60.5
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 720 $26,168 61.1 405 $35,000 55.9
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.)
KENTUCKY; MALES
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 9,295 $40,174 89.8 6,655 $46,296 90.7
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 90 $14,375 31.5 70 $19,375 30.4
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 8,580 $32,439 93.0 6,785 $35,277 94.4
Secondary School Teachers 3,710 $34,862 92.5 3,040 $36,566 94.9
Special Education Teachers 305 $28,542 91.5 260 $33,348 90.0
Other Teachers and Instructors 1,880 $25,703 44.1 1,025 $32,250 41.3
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 160 $33,250 74.5 135 $36,250 69.6
Librarians 300 $29,542 92.0 190 $34,844 92.7
Library Technicians 130 $6,375 40.0 45 $17,500 37.0
Teacher Assistants 640 $12,964 27.6 185 $24,205 29.2
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 360 $35,625 83.6 295 $39,911 82.5
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 960 $22,295 38.1 675 $33,750 39.6
Designers 2,750 $31,131 36.9 2,145 $33,947 37.6
Actors 55 $8,125 87.5 0 . .
Producers and Directors 695 $35,369 50.9 530 $37,472 55.0
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 1,295 $30,395 60.3 725 $40,134 72.1
Dancers and Choreographers 15 $9,688 0.0 0 . .
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 975 $16,352 40.0 405 $27,472 43.9
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 120 $18,182 4.1 40 $32,500 7.5
Announcers 600 $21,410 42.3 400 $24,844 46.3
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 560 $30,344 78.6 410 $40,694 79.1
Public Relations Specialists 600 $41,250 58.0 455 $47,500 64.1
Editors 675 $33,672 79.9 530 $40,000 80.8
Technical Writers 125 $38,182 62.7 85 $38,409 67.4
Writers and Authors 495 $27,262 74.3 320 $32,008 69.4
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 115 $20,208 52.6 40 $40,170 53.7
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 755 $25,368 31.1 470 $29,762 31.1
Photographers 640 $30,278 38.6 460 $32,297 37.5
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 110 $30,208 36.1 70 $36,875 36.2
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 4 $16,250 100.0 4 $16,250 100.0
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 485 $45,750 98.1 325 $52,167 97.2
Dentists 1,630 $84,500 100.0 875 $104,100 100.0
Dieticians and Nutritionists 90 $35,625 35.9 80 $37,188 34.1
Optometrists 250 $76,750 100.0 190 $78,804 100.0
Pharmacists 1,755 $71,126 95.4 1,305 $74,560 98.2
Physicians and Surgeons 6,320 $149,011 99.5 4,750 $152,614 99.4
Physician Assistants 230 $43,750 75.0 185 $49,938 68.9
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.)
KENTUCKY; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 85 $82,115 100.0 65 $151,667 100.0
Registered Nurses 2,315 $38,077 45.3 1,780 $40,036 45.9
Audiologists 30 $55,714 100.0 30 $55,714 100.0
Occupational Therapists 80 $42,083 86.1 55 $45,938 89.5
Physical Therapists 525 $52,500 93.2 440 $54,630 93.2
Radiation Therapists 40 $45,250 36.6 35 $47,250 21.2
Recreational Therapists 50 $27,813 94.1 45 $32,625 93.0
Respiratory Therapists 575 $31,557 19.1 485 $32,399 21.5
Speech-Language Pathologists 50 $42,788 100.0 30 $44,107 100.0
Therapists, All Others 225 $37,188 85.4 180 $40,323 89.4
Veterinarians 705 $75,353 100.0 615 $76,987 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 10 $12,083 100.0 10 $12,083 100.0
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 1,085 $29,647 51.6 810 $33,214 50.5
Dental Hygienists 35 $11,406 27.0 20 $35,568 38.1
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 900 $36,477 15.5 755 $37,235 14.6
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 1,580 $27,917 5.5 1,305 $29,118 5.5
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 870 $21,438 16.4 580 $24,941 15.1
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 570 $25,476 12.8 395 $25,795 9.8
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 40 $20,833 12.5 35 $21,458 0.0
Opticians, Dispensing 270 $30,741 11.5 220 $33,239 14.2
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 295 $27,583 45.1 250 $30,729 46.6
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 715 $36,740 70.0 625 $38,095 72.4
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 2,585 $17,725 10.6 1,600 $21,052 8.7
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 30 $7,279 16.1 10 $36,250 0.0
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 145 $21,875 21.8 90 $23,971 33.3
Massage Therapists 80 $15,469 17.3 4 $18,958 14.3
Dental Assistants 65 $14,583 42.2 30 $33,482 48.4
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 850 $18,657 12.6 525 $22,742 17.6
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 470 $29,200 28.8 430 $28,350 28.2
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 1,075 $41,250 28.5 995 $41,641 28.2
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 685 $48,257 17.0 650 $47,961 17.8
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 690 $28,971 30.0 545 $33,977 30.5
Fire Fighters 2,930 $32,887 10.2 2,520 $35,050 9.8
Fire Inspectors 285 $36,364 21.1 240 $36,932 13.0
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 3,655 $22,012 8.1 2,940 $23,474 6.9
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 930 $42,047 40.8 800 $42,003 38.3
Fish and Game Wardens 25 $31,635 44.0 20 $31,923 40.9
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.)
KENTUCKY; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 20 $7,273 0.0 10 $18,750 0.0
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 5,950 $31,999 24.8 5,160 $33,122 24.6
Transit and Railroad Police 4 $46,250 0.0 4 $46,250 0.0
Animal Control Workers 195 $16,250 0.0 135 $17,008 0.0
Private Detectives and Investigators 345 $30,625 44.1 185 $36,310 47.3
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 7,460 $16,013 9.3 4,095 $21,608 11.2
Crossing Guards 135 $15,250 11.1 70 $17,500 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 285 $4,804 8.1 35 $18,194 0.0
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 1,230 $24,725 6.4 920 $26,565 6.5
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 2,770 $20,936 13.2 1,925 $24,043 13.1
Cooks 8,040 $12,027 3.7 3,845 $16,498 3.8
Food Preparation Workers 1,230 $11,042 4.6 585 $15,962 0.3
Bartenders 1,350 $14,236 13.4 635 $20,250 13.7
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 555 $10,649 1.1 230 $14,417 2.2
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 260 $11,023 10.3 120 $17,188 13.1
Waiters and Waitresses 3,705 $11,359 11.4 1,380 $15,803 7.7
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 380 $12,174 15.2 175 $15,833 2.9
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 630 $9,972 5.1 145 $20,184 1.4
Dishwashers 1,690 $9,846 4.9 655 $13,378 6.7
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 110 $11,528 16.5 40 $22,778 21.4
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 50 $12,069 0.0 20 $18,929 0.0
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 1,210 $29,848 7.0 995 $31,125 7.6
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 1,595 $25,193 19.7 1,230 $26,729 22.3
Janitors and Building Cleaners 18,935 $17,295 2.9 12,030 $21,620 2.8
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,510 $15,792 4.9 930 $18,373 7.2
Pest Control Workers 725 $23,692 7.0 585 $25,619 7.2
Grounds Maintenance Workers 9,850 $13,274 4.8 4,660 $19,172 5.2
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 220 $23,542 40.8 145 $31,806 49.0
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 515 $23,675 25.9 410 $28,125 22.2
Animal Trainers 735 $22,292 15.1 590 $25,707 17.1
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 1,200 $17,333 3.4 660 $20,431 2.6
Table 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
KENTUCKY; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 325 $28,789 27.7 225 $31,181 31.3
Motion Picture Projectionists 35 $8,047 8.1 4 $33,750 100.0
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 220 $3,053 15.1 30 $19,219 0.0
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 490 $10,485 12.5 160 $17,083 13.6
Funeral Service Workers 155 $21,442 37.9 85 $35,938 43.4
Barbers 1,145 $16,566 7.3 755 $22,146 7.2
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 460 $21,574 7.6 330 $24,265 8.1
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 95 $12,292 9.7 45 $19,737 19.6
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 375 $17,083 10.1 250 $18,000 15.2
Tour and Travel Guides 85 $12,063 26.5 20 $13,750 0.0
Transportation Attendants 175 $26,438 26.0 115 $27,000 29.3
Child Care Workers 690 $13,047 17.9 320 $20,969 20.5
Personal and Home Care Aides 160 $17,667 21.9 85 $20,833 22.6
Recreation and Fitness Workers 745 $18,988 40.0 415 $26,420 50.6
Residential Advisors 280 $10,750 19.4 100 $16,500 8.0
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 240 $11,385 0.0 90 $24,000 0.0
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 24,305 $30,335 20.5 20,345 $31,778 21.2
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 8,000 $39,488 28.1 6,925 $41,057 28.9
Cashiers 4,830 $11,614 9.1 2,235 $19,088 8.7
Counter and Rental Clerks 490 $17,396 17.8 280 $26,875 14.0
Parts Salespersons 1,700 $25,394 5.7 1,435 $26,211 2.8
Retail Salespersons 18,600 $23,020 19.0 12,300 $30,344 20.2
Advertising Sales Agents 1,025 $35,048 42.5 795 $39,679 45.0
Insurance Sales Agents 4,490 $45,789 52.4 3,685 $50,916 54.5
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 1,785 $47,052 65.5 1,440 $51,006 71.4
Travel Agents 65 $20,761 54.7 65 $20,707 54.0
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 3,840 $37,794 40.3 2,995 $41,333 42.6
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 12,550 $41,142 37.1 10,515 $44,603 38.7
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 75 $10,694 20.8 20 $23,125 80.0
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 3,135 $37,136 45.3 2,135 $46,750 47.7
Sales Engineers 330 $49,519 63.4 280 $50,500 62.9
Telemarketers 545 $15,793 16.1 255 $26,474 12.9
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 835 $14,719 14.6 400 $23,456 20.2
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 1,350 $27,419 34.7 870 $32,463 42.6
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 6,565 $34,417 30.6 5,530 $36,459 31.7
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 185 $17,375 24.5 115 $23,977 18.3
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.)
KENTUCKY; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 140 $26,818 14.5 120 $27,045 16.4
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 60 $25,893 8.5 40 $50,375 12.2
Bill and Account Collectors 880 $20,951 22.6 600 $23,950 19.2
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 415 $24,000 35.0 310 $25,357 38.5
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,020 $21,748 25.3 1,305 $26,283 27.5
Gaming Cage Workers 4 $1,750 0.0 4 $23,750 0.0
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 290 $26,935 21.2 225 $27,339 17.3
Procurement Clerks 200 $36,875 33.5 150 $33,750 29.1
Tellers 400 $14,010 21.3 185 $20,579 31.7
Brokerage Clerks 75 $65,375 67.5 70 $65,667 64.3
Correspondence Clerks 4 $41,250 100.0 4 $41,250 100.0
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 195 $25,952 36.6 160 $26,842 31.5
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 170 $22,194 14.0 140 $28,214 16.9
Customer Service Representatives 6,120 $25,978 25.0 4,445 $29,075 24.8
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 120 $37,857 85.0 100 $40,833 81.6
File Clerks 535 $18,333 15.4 360 $23,750 19.6
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 405 $14,088 14.1 190 $15,638 8.0
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 720 $13,589 37.7 220 $24,551 24.8
Library Assistants, Clerical 250 $8,182 35.5 85 $18,179 27.6
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 240 $25,489 32.2 175 $27,196 28.2
New Account Clerks 0 . . 0 . .
Order Clerks 865 $23,393 12.4 680 $26,820 10.0
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 90 $29,375 31.5 70 $35,938 42.6
Receptionists and Information Clerks 640 $16,488 25.1 345 $24,894 22.0
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 710 $31,279 10.3 530 $34,348 11.2
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 160 $22,396 35.4 125 $31,500 28.6
Cargo and Freight Agents 145 $24,063 14.7 100 $35,952 20.6
Couriers and Messengers 1,670 $21,917 9.3 1,085 $28,897 10.0
Dispatchers 1,515 $27,837 11.3 1,200 $29,562 11.8
Meter Readers, Utilities 830 $23,231 4.0 705 $25,682 4.7
Postal Service Clerks 915 $40,483 16.0 830 $40,905 16.9
Postal Service Mail Carriers 3,230 $39,543 11.6 2,630 $40,729 12.8
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 755 $39,974 9.3 610 $41,713 9.5
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 2,125 $38,488 24.9 1,770 $41,476 26.1
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 7,105 $25,035 4.2 5,340 $26,938 4.6
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 10,125 $17,856 5.7 6,315 $22,582 5.3
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 840 $25,488 7.3 570 $28,654 5.6
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,165 $24,645 38.6 755 $29,188 38.3
Computer Operators 1,330 $28,088 18.0 1,060 $31,179 17.0
Data Entry Keyers 945 $17,264 18.2 550 $25,000 21.5
Word Processors and Typists 105 $7,094 34.6 25 $17,404 24.0
Desktop Publishers 55 $27,500 27.8 50 $32,875 23.5
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 215 $23,529 25.9 150 $30,000 26.3
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.)
KENTUCKY; MALES
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 775 $17,451 13.2 385 $25,785 1.8
Office Clerks, General 2,010 $19,137 22.4 1,055 $30,110 24.2
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 250 $21,385 15.9 180 $22,432 14.3
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 15 $41,023 0.0 15 $41,023 0.0
Statistical Assistants 205 $19,338 37.1 125 $27,321 34.6
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 1,495 $29,609 44.7 1,150 $32,386 41.0
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 520 $25,102 15.3 375 $26,910 14.5
Agricultural Inspectors 115 $29,327 3.5 80 $31,705 3.8
Animal Breeders 60 $21,964 21.0 55 $23,125 23.6
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 165 $11,917 13.8 60 $14,375 25.9
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 8,245 $12,096 3.6 4,405 $17,065 4.0
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 80 $14,861 13.6 35 $15,417 17.6
Hunters and Trappers 30 $11,435 0.0 4 $28,750 0.0
Forest and Conservation Workers 95 $19,792 16.1 65 $21,667 22.7
Logging Workers 3,270 $15,341 1.4 1,400 $20,988 3.0
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 14,745 $35,832 5.7 11,385 $38,959 5.8
Boilermakers 560 $36,020 3.8 225 $35,972 4.0
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 4,450 $20,836 1.5 2,125 $26,276 1.6
Carpenters 21,370 $20,644 3.7 11,535 $26,199 4.1
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 3,245 $22,866 3.4 1,995 $27,144 3.2
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 1,570 $21,688 0.8 780 $27,139 1.3
Contruction Laborers 16,945 $20,232 2.3 8,380 $24,936 3.0
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 340 $22,143 3.5 145 $25,250 6.8
Pile-Driver Operators 20 $56,125 0.0 20 $56,125 0.0
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 9,400 $29,054 0.8 5,720 $31,259 0.8
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 2,995 $19,133 0.8 1,575 $25,058 0.9
Electricians 11,505 $32,139 3.2 8,890 $35,031 2.8
Glaziers 580 $26,238 5.2 445 $26,571 6.7
Insulation Workers 610 $25,640 3.1 355 $36,667 5.3
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 6,285 $18,738 3.5 3,310 $24,049 3.1
Paperhangers 120 $25,268 8.4 70 $36,875 0.0
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 8,445 $30,608 2.1 6,090 $32,222 2.2
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 95 $27,212 0.0 60 $29,167 0.0
Reinforcing Iron Workers 70 $24,464 18.8 55 $40,208 24.5
Roofers 3,275 $16,804 1.2 1,465 $21,715 1.8
Sheet Metal Workers 2,045 $25,636 1.5 1,385 $28,717 1.7
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 1,350 $27,813 1.3 855 $31,722 0.8
Helpers, Construction Trades 675 $15,401 1.6 270 $23,672 1.8
Construction and Building Inspectors 1,040 $31,503 13.1 785 $34,429 12.4
Elevator Installers and Repairers 350 $37,130 3.1 295 $37,833 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.)
KENTUCKY; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 300 $17,500 0.3 155 $22,443 0.6
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 205 $29,152 8.9 115 $35,521 15.5
Highway Maintenance Workers 1,385 $19,712 1.9 945 $21,356 1.3
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 240 $32,625 0.0 145 $33,292 0.0
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 90 $17,708 0.0 60 $19,375 0.0
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 350 $19,615 0.0 185 $30,096 0.0
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 95 $35,764 0.0 65 $40,714 0.0
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 665 $31,134 0.0 480 $35,407 0.0
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 530 $30,604 1.5 300 $33,112 0.0
Mining Machine Operators 5,025 $37,490 0.7 3,540 $42,220 0.8
Roof Bolters, Mining 1,120 $34,333 0.0 725 $38,429 0.0
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 10 $35,625 66.7 10 $35,625 66.7
Helpers - Extraction Workers 30 $32,344 0.0 15 $87,639 0.0
Other Extraction Workers 560 $30,625 0.0 420 $36,711 0.0
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 5,885 $40,970 8.5 5,200 $42,452 8.9
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 2,830 $27,937 11.9 2,100 $32,316 13.5
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 2,810 $31,384 5.7 2,160 $37,581 5.7
Avionics Technicians 75 $35,417 0.0 60 $34,844 0.0
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 600 $29,554 0.5 500 $31,250 0.6
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 25 $23,393 0.0 20 $19,750 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 250 $45,714 2.0 215 $49,792 2.3
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 510 $62,012 8.8 435 $65,536 8.7
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 665 $18,947 6.0 445 $24,963 4.5
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 435 $26,891 3.0 350 $29,145 2.8
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 1,325 $41,517 7.4 1,165 $42,212 7.8
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 3,225 $23,492 1.4 2,410 $26,558 1.8
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 160 $31,027 4.4 145 $31,563 4.8
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 15,025 $21,618 2.0 10,985 $25,623 2.0
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 5,620 $28,895 1.2 4,590 $30,214 1.0
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 4,315 $35,130 1.1 3,430 $36,440 1.0
Small Engine Mechanics 965 $17,444 2.3 585 $21,739 2.6
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 775 $17,334 1.4 490 $21,171 0.0
Table 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999 28
(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.)
KENTUCKY; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers 245 $27,431 4.9 205 $31,364 5.9
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 4,715 $26,207 1.6 3,710 $29,448 1.8
Home Appliance Repairers 700 $21,196 1.0 465 $24,330 1.5
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 11,160 $36,334 2.9 9,550 $38,002 2.9
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 7,140 $29,255 2.7 5,745 $31,343 2.8
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 640 $31,655 3.6 435 $40,303 1.4
Millwrights 1,080 $35,451 1.9 665 $42,212 1.4
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 2,160 $42,161 2.7 1,855 $43,750 2.6
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 2,735 $32,253 4.5 2,030 $37,546 5.3
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 890 $39,539 16.5 750 $41,092 13.5
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 805 $24,527 3.4 520 $29,375 3.3
Commercial Divers 15 $12,344 46.7 4 $28,750 100.0
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 235 $30,149 4.7 180 $30,977 6.1
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 600 $19,978 0.0 350 $23,854 0.0
Riggers 110 $22,083 0.0 70 $27,794 0.0
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 50 $41,667 16.7 40 $40,694 19.5
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 150 $14,750 5.4 110 $19,286 7.3
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 3,345 $27,808 5.5 2,455 $31,875 5.9
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 20,040 $39,613 11.5 17,185 $40,802 11.7
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 10 $10,781 72.7 10 $11,250 100.0
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 2,765 $30,035 3.3 1,965 $33,350 3.8
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 475 $30,179 8.4 335 $32,260 8.4
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 515 $30,750 6.4 400 $31,607 6.0
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 19,025 $29,334 5.0 14,205 $32,714 4.9
Bakers 570 $16,184 11.4 325 $21,411 10.8
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 3,355 $21,657 2.5 2,400 $24,423 2.9
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 140 $26,595 0.0 120 $27,500 0.0
Food Batchmakers 550 $23,996 1.3 400 $25,917 1.8
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 65 $16,500 0.0 50 $30,714 0.0
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 385 $27,121 4.7 345 $30,000 5.2
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 315 $29,375 2.6 270 $30,455 3.0
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 355 $30,417 0.0 295 $31,140 0.0
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 255 $32,059 0.0 195 $34,318 0.0
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2,655 $24,278 0.3 1,945 $27,472 0.4
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.)
KENTUCKY; MALES
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 145 $30,750 0.0 95 $34,904 0.0
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 760 $28,702 1.7 595 $30,058 1.0
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 330 $27,778 2.7 265 $28,500 3.4
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 25 $40,000 12.5 25 $40,000 12.5
Machinists 6,025 $31,483 2.4 5,055 $32,851 2.2
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 850 $35,327 0.8 685 $37,049 1.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 75 $26,534 12.3 45 $31,458 4.7
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,835 $26,896 2.2 1,475 $28,494 1.6
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 195 $29,408 6.2 115 $40,272 10.6
Tool and Die Makers 2,740 $40,922 3.1 2,410 $41,473 3.5
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 12,830 $27,094 1.3 9,355 $29,565 1.3
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 195 $30,972 3.0 150 $35,694 4.1
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 60 $22,500 0.0 45 $27,500 0.0
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 315 $29,875 0.0 285 $30,700 0.0
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 175 $25,000 0.0 110 $35,104 0.0
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 9,860 $27,987 2.7 7,800 $30,205 2.8
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 510 $30,462 8.3 415 $31,973 10.1
Job Printers 715 $27,740 3.6 595 $30,677 4.4
Prepress Technicians and Workers 630 $30,505 9.2 515 $32,522 8.0
Printing Machine Operators 2,785 $32,184 2.8 2,405 $33,490 3.0
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 1,135 $14,747 3.4 715 $19,627 4.3
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 535 $22,288 0.4 350 $26,342 0.6
Sewing Machine Operators 1,210 $19,986 1.7 810 $21,566 0.5
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 170 $21,078 4.1 140 $22,083 5.1
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 60 $18,571 0.0 40 $22,500 0.0
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 265 $19,602 16.5 175 $22,292 24.9
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 95 $27,212 0.0 70 $27,067 0.0
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 80 $16,944 0.0 60 $18,295 0.0
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 240 $22,950 0.0 170 $25,464 0.0
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 4 $26,250 0.0 4 $26,250 0.0
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 4 $41,250 0.0 4 $41,250 0.0
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 4 $23,750 0.0 4 $23,750 0.0
Upholsterers 515 $25,300 0.0 330 $26,063 0.0
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 140 $12,009 0.0 60 $15,357 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.)
KENTUCKY; MALES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 1,120 $20,169 5.7 775 $22,661 4.8
Furniture Finishers 375 $20,667 5.1 320 $21,806 3.1
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 0 . . 0 . .
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 1,960 $16,565 0.5 1,230 $20,953 0.7
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 815 $19,156 1.0 650 $21,110 1.2
Woodworkers, All Other 645 $15,804 3.6 405 $21,288 3.4
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 870 $50,608 4.5 810 $50,920 3.9
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 1,235 $33,819 11.5 1,030 $36,286 12.1
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 1,415 $27,827 8.6 1,255 $28,476 7.0
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 720 $41,864 4.3 565 $43,301 5.5
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 1,740 $45,938 6.8 1,515 $47,003 6.7
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 1,850 $28,889 4.7 1,445 $31,370 6.0
Cutting Workers 1,195 $22,348 1.9 875 $26,331 1.9
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 910 $28,716 0.3 660 $30,469 0.0
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 335 $32,708 5.0 220 $37,788 3.6
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 8,620 $30,989 9.9 6,745 $32,465 10.7
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 285 $30,469 12.0 255 $31,523 11.3
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 485 $26,571 10.3 385 $27,372 11.5
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 1,970 $23,885 4.8 1,390 $27,185 6.5
Painting Workers 2,435 $26,988 5.0 1,825 $29,204 4.2
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 265 $20,278 20.1 195 $24,018 18.8
Semiconductor Processors 0 . . 0 . .
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 295 $17,093 5.1 160 $24,042 0.0
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 370 $22,625 0.0 230 $30,160 0.0
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 40 $33,438 0.0 35 $33,646 0.0
Etchers and Engravers 120 $23,333 7.6 95 $25,000 2.1
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 430 $21,612 5.4 290 $27,042 5.8
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 440 $31,542 2.3 335 $35,409 3.0
Tire Builders 610 $40,550 0.7 530 $41,025 0.8
Helpers-Production Workers 415 $24,858 2.9 240 $31,611 4.1
Production Workers, All Other 19,245 $26,481 3.9 14,125 $29,611 3.4
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 3,490 $32,760 12.6 2,785 $36,021 12.3
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 2,205 $60,714 68.5 1,530 $60,915 68.3
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 320 $46,154 35.1 280 $52,708 36.2
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.)
KENTUCKY; MALES
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 50 $25,368 0.0 40 $25,882 0.0
Bus Drivers 4,125 $16,073 8.4 1,575 $25,552 7.7
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 55,360 $27,099 2.6 38,285 $31,229 2.4
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 1,790 $12,797 2.6 880 $21,409 1.0
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 220 $10,938 10.4 75 $30,000 6.8
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 1,190 $50,784 3.6 955 $51,522 2.8
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 320 $41,842 9.0 265 $42,434 8.3
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 1,185 $45,491 6.7 960 $48,100 6.9
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 215 $35,625 0.0 150 $36,875 0.0
Sailors and Marine Oilers 755 $24,047 1.1 400 $26,950 0.0
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 930 $40,141 2.5 490 $40,465 4.1
Ship Engineers 20 $50,956 19.0 0 . .
Bridge and Lock Tenders 115 $40,602 0.0 100 $40,787 0.0
Parking Lot Attendants 415 $10,951 1.9 170 $14,327 4.7
Service Station Attendants 1,360 $12,343 0.7 605 $20,610 1.3
Transportation Inspectors 385 $41,545 22.3 310 $41,977 19.7
Other Transportation Workers 140 $26,310 0.0 95 $28,594 0.0
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 190 $32,500 4.2 120 $35,208 6.6
Crane and Tower Operators 1,280 $35,114 4.4 900 $36,663 4.7
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 2,455 $28,076 0.6 1,555 $30,484 0.8
Hoist and Winch Operators 190 $25,662 4.2 150 $26,923 0.0
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 9,490 $25,343 1.0 7,245 $26,812 1.1
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 3,820 $15,189 2.7 2,225 $20,204 2.7
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 25,040 $19,924 2.8 15,715 $23,944 2.4
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 705 $21,685 4.2 475 $24,183 3.8
Packers and Packagers, Hand 2,355 $16,329 2.3 1,190 $23,263 1.9
Pumping Station Operators 225 $30,848 1.3 185 $31,316 1.6
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 1,180 $17,875 2.0 790 $21,853 1.0
Shuttle Car Operators 430 $28,849 1.2 270 $36,786 0.0
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 140 $40,625 0.0 115 $41,813 0.0
Material Moving Workers, All Other 1,135 $28,179 1.2 875 $31,822 1.6
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