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TABLE 2. Earnings by Detailed Occupation: 1999: Louisiana: Both Sexes
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
21 to 74 years 1,947,205 $22,255 22.6 1,223,995 $28,798 25.7
MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS
Chief executives 11,570 $66,355 50.6 9,535 $72,103 52.2
General and Operations Managers 12,540 $49,044 35.4 10,745 $50,780 35.8
Legislators 175 $43,906 46.3 130 $57,375 58.1
Advertising and Promotions Managers 510 $35,369 53.8 380 $36,960 58.8
Marketing and Sales Managers 9,595 $39,954 44.1 7,660 $45,041 44.1
Public Relations Managers 620 $43,750 60.9 465 $48,289 62.5
Administrative Services Managers 955 $39,500 31.8 825 $41,136 29.8
Computer and Information Systems Managers 1,765 $45,652 49.5 1,495 $48,237 52.0
Financial Managers 11,465 $35,629 42.3 9,630 $37,818 42.5
Human Resources Managers 6,320 $32,008 34.9 4,905 $36,167 38.1
Industrial Production Managers 3,240 $49,240 33.3 2,845 $50,542 35.3
Purchasing Managers 1,875 $42,614 40.3 1,545 $46,592 41.0
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 3,155 $35,414 16.7 2,610 $37,744 17.8
Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 2,630 $31,648 22.1 1,825 $37,171 24.9
Farmers and Ranchers 5,585 $19,063 19.9 3,365 $23,669 22.1
Construction Managers 8,905 $42,275 24.0 7,065 $46,089 25.4
Education Administrators 10,590 $39,927 76.2 6,770 $41,612 75.9
Engineering Managers 1,795 $62,302 62.2 1,490 $68,974 67.0
Food Service Managers 10,075 $22,330 18.3 7,085 $26,704 17.8
Funeral Directors 745 $28,191 24.4 560 $31,604 27.3
Gaming Managers 905 $30,381 20.2 640 $36,218 25.8
Lodging Managers 1,730 $27,246 36.9 1,220 $29,576 32.6
Medical and Health Services Managers 6,730 $37,026 48.9 5,340 $40,811 50.3
Natural Sciences Managers 115 $26,776 70.9 65 $33,359 96.9
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 775 $45,288 18.2 630 $48,707 20.1
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Managers 5,745 $25,191 31.0 3,945 $30,255 30.7
Social and Community Service Managers 2,930 $28,134 62.4 2,070 $32,013 65.2
Managers, All Other 23,385 $41,619 36.5 19,005 $46,173 37.9
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Agents and Business Managers of Artists,Performers,
and Athletes 365 $20,625 32.6 210 $30,078 29.3
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 95 $16,641 32.3 60 $24,231 8.1
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 2,645 $20,439 19.0 1,510 $26,464 22.9
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and
Farm Products 3,620 $30,763 27.9 2,960 $32,573 29.8
Claims Adusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and
Investigators 4,130 $31,033 46.6 3,360 $32,362 46.1
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction,
Health and Safety, and Transportation 1,650 $32,668 36.5 1,430 $32,845 35.0
Cost Estimators 1,530 $40,422 25.8 1,250 $45,268 27.1
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.)
LOUISIANA; 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 9,580 $28,561 34.8 7,080 $31,528 33.8
Logisticians 315 $40,901 32.6 250 $42,056 35.9
Management Analysts 4,060 $39,959 60.5 2,710 $46,222 61.4
Meeting and Convention Planners 320 $24,435 43.1 190 $30,750 52.9
Other Business Operations Specialists 2,190 $25,592 23.4 1,465 $30,371 20.2
Accountants and Auditors 23,575 $30,996 66.1 17,390 $35,114 70.0
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 1,355 $32,574 48.4 1,075 $40,536 48.9
Budget Analysts 495 $40,379 60.4 460 $40,759 61.5
Credit Analysts 195 $26,801 68.0 170 $30,333 74.7
Financial Analysts 360 $56,250 63.5 270 $63,571 65.8
Personal Financial Advisors 2,275 $40,464 68.9 1,625 $51,574 71.8
Insurance Underwriters 1,095 $29,424 37.0 925 $31,211 36.8
Financial Examiners 180 $50,069 96.1 150 $49,000 95.3
Loan Counselors and Officers 4,525 $30,021 32.4 3,670 $32,236 34.8
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 875 $30,881 45.2 725 $34,091 49.2
Tax Preparers 1,860 $5,989 25.3 275 $23,750 42.9
Financial Specialists, All Other 580 $30,906 25.7 400 $35,147 25.5
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS
Computer Scientists and System Analyts 4,825 $40,775 51.0 3,750 $44,422 53.7
Computer Programmers 3,960 $40,309 59.0 3,075 $43,966 58.6
Computer Software Engineers 2,175 $50,521 66.8 1,895 $53,862 65.6
Computer Support Specialists 2,835 $32,109 42.1 2,090 $36,202 44.0
Database Administrators 355 $39,053 60.6 285 $42,321 61.8
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 1,635 $37,364 44.2 1,365 $40,967 46.2
Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts 1,980 $34,821 44.7 1,455 $38,886 48.2
Actuaries 45 $59,231 100.0 45 $59,231 100.0
Mathematicians 50 $39,000 74.0 35 $39,583 63.9
Operations Research Analysts 995 $39,868 53.3 815 $41,284 54.3
Statisticians 165 $48,906 83.4 150 $50,667 81.8
Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations 30 $2,500 100.0 0 . .
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
Architects, Except Naval 2,075 $40,821 86.7 1,585 $45,735 90.0
Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists 600 $36,341 68.9 465 $39,886 69.0
Aerospace Engineers 400 $65,268 76.8 370 $69,000 81.1
Agricultural Engineers 25 $66,250 100.0 15 $65,375 100.0
Biomedical Engineers 65 $52,222 51.5 55 $56,875 41.8
Chemical Engineers 3,300 $67,736 92.5 2,860 $71,074 93.1
Civil Engineers 3,910 $52,192 81.8 3,280 $55,529 83.4
Computer Hardware Engineers 330 $48,155 49.8 265 $50,208 50.4
Electrical and Electronic Engineers 2,145 $60,175 71.0 1,710 $61,741 75.1
Environmental Engineers 305 $50,432 95.4 245 $51,159 94.3
Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety 1,535 $46,954 60.1 1,120 $52,241 62.8
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 585 $47,841 48.4 435 $52,500 51.8
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.)
LOUISIANA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Materials Engineers 215 $50,948 57.4 190 $52,069 60.0
Mechanical Engineers 2,340 $52,294 68.4 1,840 $56,605 69.5
Mining and Geological Engineers,Including Mining
Safety Engineers 510 $51,667 47.1 385 $52,194 54.0
Nuclear Engineers 160 $69,083 73.3 100 $75,391 88.1
Petroleum Engineers 2,105 $68,636 76.5 1,575 $72,048 83.0
Engineers, All Others 2,890 $52,833 72.1 2,320 $56,176 72.1
Drafters 4,050 $31,738 14.8 3,115 $34,427 13.9
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters 6,985 $40,177 13.1 5,495 $42,158 12.5
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 2,035 $29,409 2.4 1,395 $32,881 3.3
LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS
Agricultural and Food Scientists 410 $40,764 86.9 320 $43,068 88.7
Biological Scientists 965 $32,521 98.3 740 $36,568 99.5
Conservation Scientists and Foresters 725 $42,158 87.0 555 $43,472 85.9
Medical Scientists 735 $27,484 94.1 495 $32,352 100.0
Astronomers and Physicists 45 $79,500 100.0 35 $85,114 100.0
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 165 $30,769 95.1 115 $42,321 92.9
Chemists and Materials Scientists 1,215 $49,167 86.7 910 $52,092 88.9
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 2,855 $52,148 92.0 2,235 $55,934 91.6
Physical Scientists, All Other 1,165 $23,111 94.4 675 $31,909 94.8
Economists 120 $43,333 100.0 95 $45,000 100.0
Market/Survey Researchers 430 $31,510 57.6 245 $44,375 56.4
Psychologists 1,225 $36,024 97.8 715 $45,275 98.3
Sociologists 30 $27,143 100.0 25 $51,042 100.0
Urban and Regional Planners 240 $35,547 84.2 205 $40,481 84.5
Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 380 $22,895 96.6 255 $42,750 97.6
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 280 $23,887 6.8 200 $25,385 9.4
Biological Technicians 215 $20,815 31.2 110 $30,509 32.1
Chemical Technicians 2,875 $50,274 33.5 2,340 $51,435 32.8
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 1,280 $39,550 26.4 965 $44,625 26.9
Nuclear Technicians 50 $90,278 0.0 45 $90,463 0.0
Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 2,045 $21,574 24.6 1,145 $27,730 21.3
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Counselors 7,070 $24,911 68.1 3,890 $27,165 67.8
Social Workers 9,385 $26,814 73.3 6,875 $29,510 74.2
Misc. Community and Social Service Specialists 3,305 $22,966 54.9 2,270 $25,983 58.5
Clergy 6,340 $25,990 65.5 4,775 $30,131 67.9
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 810 $16,682 52.3 445 $25,288 55.8
Religious Workers, All Other 1,035 $12,917 40.5 460 $25,704 46.8
LEGAL OCCUPATIONS
Lawyers 13,940 $67,255 99.9 11,225 $76,153 99.9
Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers 800 $56,125 84.5 615 $85,588 93.0
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 4,875 $27,259 34.1 3,370 $29,855 29.7
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers 3,820 $24,672 41.9 2,220 $31,588 35.0
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.)
LOUISIANA; 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 17,030 $33,788 90.5 11,490 $41,463 91.3
Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers 6,965 $11,654 30.8 3,940 $15,222 32.5
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 58,625 $26,909 89.9 43,070 $28,737 93.2
Secondary School Teachers 12,440 $28,063 93.0 9,780 $29,789 95.1
Special Education Teachers 2,565 $26,843 80.8 1,865 $28,620 85.9
Other Teachers and Instructors 6,960 $11,745 36.6 2,410 $23,308 37.6
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 460 $21,414 70.5 275 $25,917 77.3
Librarians 3,240 $29,009 89.7 1,745 $29,806 88.1
Library Technicians 630 $10,694 28.3 260 $20,139 31.0
Teacher Assistants 14,305 $10,534 6.7 3,725 $12,303 5.4
Other Education, Training, and Library Workers 940 $36,866 79.9 570 $38,297 78.0
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, AND MEDIA
OCCUPATIONS
Artists and Related Workers 2,100 $15,873 41.4 1,035 $27,471 38.8
Designers 6,820 $21,604 31.9 4,100 $29,761 34.2
Actors 95 $11,958 35.1 10 $21,250 100.0
Producers and Directors 1,125 $29,775 56.7 900 $31,815 56.0
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires and Related Workers 2,375 $22,215 48.5 1,005 $31,705 63.1
Dancers and Choreographers 385 $13,393 16.9 120 $21,071 9.0
Musicians, Singers and Related Workers 2,670 $15,339 41.4 840 $27,386 54.0
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related
Workers, All Other 280 $13,750 38.8 85 $19,107 47.1
Announcers 845 $20,456 26.2 490 $27,679 23.6
News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents 1,120 $26,940 76.9 810 $36,047 80.7
Public Relations Specialists 1,700 $27,138 56.3 1,030 $34,260 62.1
Editors 1,090 $26,929 66.5 705 $35,292 75.5
Technical Writers 335 $31,620 46.6 230 $37,000 47.0
Writers and Authors 1,010 $20,942 70.2 520 $29,100 67.2
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers 490 $13,618 25.4 160 $19,188 17.4
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and
Radio Operators 1,100 $25,188 19.4 670 $31,929 21.0
Photographers 1,680 $15,833 28.9 860 $25,236 37.4
Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors 275 $16,071 25.0 135 $18,500 31.3
Media and Communication Equipment Workers,
All Other 0 . . 0 . .
HEALTHCARE PRACTIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chiropractors 425 $63,173 93.0 215 $110,000 97.7
Dentists 2,030 $84,712 99.5 1,035 $87,250 100.0
Dieticians and Nutritionists 1,330 $22,216 49.5 815 $29,236 51.1
Optometrists 260 $75,833 100.0 210 $89,643 100.0
Pharmacists 3,905 $60,246 96.4 3,130 $61,672 96.8
Physicians and Surgeons 11,015 $115,925 99.4 8,150 $133,175 99.6
Physician Assistants 780 $25,659 39.9 500 $28,958 36.4
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.)
LOUISIANA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Podiatrists 60 $42,917 100.0 30 $67,639 100.0
Registered Nurses 35,690 $40,176 54.3 24,530 $43,511 54.0
Audiologists 175 $43,750 94.8 105 $50,662 91.6
Occupational Therapists 1,000 $41,424 91.0 555 $46,414 89.9
Physical Therapists 2,020 $50,714 91.4 1,275 $54,387 90.5
Radiation Therapists 180 $40,139 44.5 165 $41,458 44.2
Recreational Therapists 270 $17,799 76.5 175 $19,422 74.6
Respiratory Therapists 2,200 $35,293 27.2 1,550 $37,164 30.3
Speech-Language Pathologists 2,020 $30,951 96.5 810 $35,795 99.5
Therapists, All Others 670 $27,800 69.1 360 $38,571 69.7
Veterinarians 810 $42,647 100.0 645 $50,405 100.0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners,
All Other 30 $11,719 41.4 10 $51,250 100.0
Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians 5,155 $29,678 63.0 3,455 $32,372 62.2
Dental Hygienists 1,285 $31,199 57.7 370 $32,237 35.5
Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 4,585 $31,665 25.2 3,375 $34,780 26.0
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 2,620 $28,269 6.2 1,855 $30,530 5.1
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practioners Support
Technicians 5,170 $15,111 11.1 2,810 $20,205 8.4
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 15,550 $21,860 6.9 9,470 $24,728 7.1
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 1,540 $15,372 9.0 950 $16,826 12.6
Opticians, Dispensing 800 $19,162 7.7 545 $22,214 6.4
Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 1,480 $21,525 19.0 930 $27,099 18.5
Other Healthcare Practioners and Technical
Occupations 1,445 $34,014 46.2 1,165 $35,683 48.3
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 33,830 $11,461 3.9 16,335 $14,562 3.7
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 210 $19,405 13.8 105 $28,750 9.4
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 635 $20,132 15.9 345 $27,250 10.7
Massage Therapists 610 $11,029 29.2 195 $18,750 41.6
Dental Assistants 2,755 $15,549 2.6 1,325 $18,414 2.6
Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support
Occupations 8,450 $15,311 8.6 4,850 $18,454 7.9
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional
Officers 1,090 $27,083 16.1 900 $30,048 16.6
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and
Detectives 2,415 $33,750 14.4 2,105 $35,410 14.2
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and
Prevention Workers 1,190 $40,622 6.6 1,040 $41,242 6.5
Supervisors, Protective Service Workers, All Other 1,685 $27,757 25.3 1,385 $29,250 26.0
Fire Fighters 3,585 $30,426 5.2 2,995 $30,915 4.6
Fire Inspectors 470 $27,857 8.9 380 $28,261 8.7
Baliffs, Correctional Officers and Jailers 7,945 $20,670 5.7 5,505 $22,387 6.1
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 2,205 $32,577 38.7 1,995 $34,056 40.0
Fish and Game Wardens 80 $29,583 14.6 80 $29,583 14.6
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.)
LOUISIANA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Parking Enforcement Workers 70 $11,250 0.0 25 $75,703 0.0
Police and Sheriff Patrol Officers 12,155 $28,140 14.3 10,095 $29,530 14.3
Transit and Railroad Police 40 $26,071 12.5 25 $49,107 21.7
Animal Control Workers 125 $18,438 0.0 75 $18,884 0.0
Private Detectives and Investigators 935 $27,202 43.0 655 $32,328 49.7
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 14,675 $15,853 6.9 8,270 $20,203 7.6
Crossing Guards 635 $5,368 1.6 85 $15,417 0.0
Lifeguards and Other Protective Service Workers 565 $6,987 10.2 160 $21,458 25.8
FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Chefs and Head Cooks 3,145 $17,414 6.1 1,860 $20,713 7.7
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation
and Serving Workers 10,555 $15,539 7.8 6,285 $19,373 9.3
Cooks 30,900 $10,450 1.7 12,990 $13,033 1.7
Food Preparation Workers 5,745 $8,964 2.3 1,890 $12,068 2.4
Bartenders 6,035 $10,858 10.2 2,090 $16,319 9.4
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers,
Including Fast Food 3,840 $9,074 1.6 1,485 $12,194 0.5
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and
Coffee Shop 1,115 $7,244 4.7 360 $13,047 8.9
Waiters and Waitresses 22,090 $9,870 8.1 7,385 $14,044 7.2
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 1,770 $10,344 3.0 780 $12,271 3.8
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
Helpers 3,725 $9,257 1.8 1,230 $12,827 0.3
Dishwashers 2,600 $6,675 0.7 685 $12,347 0.0
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee
Shop 1,675 $8,646 8.7 510 $15,519 12.6
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers,
All Other 140 $11,563 0.0 45 $12,130 0.0
BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and
Janitorial Workers 3,390 $18,486 5.9 2,380 $21,427 4.7
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn
Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 1,465 $22,296 17.7 1,005 $26,007 15.8
Janitors and Building Cleaners 28,160 $11,840 2.5 13,515 $16,356 2.7
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 24,430 $8,969 1.2 9,070 $12,202 1.3
Pest Control Workers 1,775 $20,896 7.3 1,300 $21,743 7.3
Grounds Maintenance Workers 12,915 $12,053 4.5 5,965 $16,683 5.3
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Gaming Workers 2,785 $28,209 16.2 2,195 $30,187 16.9
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service
Workers 1,460 $19,601 13.1 1,000 $22,471 15.1
Animal Trainers 490 $13,824 11.8 345 $21,648 13.3
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 1,495 $11,217 11.0 685 $19,576 13.7
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.)
LOUISIANA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Gaming Workers 4,455 $25,322 8.8 2,910 $27,209 9.3
Motion Picture Projectionists 90 $5,819 16.9 25 $12,361 36.0
Ushers,Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 335 $6,601 9.0 90 $12,064 22.5
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related
Workers 900 $10,993 12.2 375 $17,217 17.6
Funeral Service Workers 305 $13,343 6.6 140 $20,652 0.0
Barbers 1,900 $15,563 4.0 1,010 $21,236 3.5
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 10,965 $11,701 4.1 5,290 $16,071 4.2
Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers 1,800 $13,229 5.8 865 $16,868 4.5
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 960 $12,252 8.7 445 $20,338 10.1
Tour and Travel Guides 695 $9,318 29.5 185 $14,890 25.1
Transportation Attendants 1,265 $15,662 23.0 375 $19,602 23.6
Child Care Workers 16,175 $7,492 7.6 6,000 $11,556 6.0
Personal and Home Care Aides 4,815 $9,628 4.7 2,080 $13,425 3.4
Recreation and Fitness Workers 3,405 $14,138 25.4 1,735 $22,308 24.8
Residential Advisors 900 $8,777 22.7 310 $15,368 23.9
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 680 $9,384 11.2 275 $14,122 9.1
SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales
Workers 45,810 $25,142 17.3 35,275 $27,435 17.8
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales
Workers 14,395 $32,152 24.5 11,765 $35,747 25.5
Cashiers 45,760 $9,202 3.8 17,190 $13,420 4.4
Counter and Rental Clerks 2,030 $11,473 10.8 1,065 $18,502 10.6
Parts Salespersons 1,760 $22,367 5.5 1,380 $25,258 5.2
Retail Salespersons 46,655 $14,110 14.8 23,365 $22,902 16.4
Advertising Sales Agents 2,685 $30,025 35.3 1,960 $38,461 35.9
Insurance Sales Agents 10,230 $29,128 33.8 7,590 $33,209 34.8
Securities, Commodities, and Finanancial Services
Sales Agents 2,615 $36,315 54.6 1,915 $42,866 56.1
Travel Agents 1,020 $18,327 22.8 585 $22,629 23.5
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 7,555 $30,075 30.1 5,310 $35,777 31.8
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 20,125 $36,481 32.6 16,230 $39,738 32.6
Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters 525 $4,589 4.4 50 $8,750 0.0
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 6,720 $22,529 33.3 3,875 $31,505 34.0
Sales Engineers 400 $58,906 71.6 370 $60,176 75.2
Telemarketers 2,050 $9,039 10.6 635 $15,797 10.8
Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors
and Related Workers 2,115 $10,160 10.0 690 $19,734 10.4
Sales and Related Workers, All Other 2,665 $24,463 40.2 1,610 $32,146 44.2
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and
Administrative Support Workers 25,240 $26,447 20.8 19,460 $29,345 21.6
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 1,675 $13,111 3.7 875 $16,940 4.3
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.)
LOUISIANA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Telephone Operators 1,155 $17,212 7.4 705 $20,869 6.0
Communication Equipment Operators, All Other 285 $32,264 19.2 175 $31,887 20.5
Bill and Account Collectors 4,035 $19,948 9.7 2,665 $22,020 9.1
Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 4,890 $17,825 11.3 3,195 $20,023 11.0
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 26,570 $19,002 9.8 17,175 $21,968 8.3
Gaming Cage Workers 405 $14,432 5.7 260 $17,647 3.1
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 3,220 $22,337 9.5 2,330 $25,183 8.4
Procurement Clerks 585 $20,362 11.1 455 $23,063 7.7
Tellers 7,095 $14,948 5.4 4,265 $16,660 4.2
Brokerage Clerks 85 $28,684 29.8 60 $35,357 40.3
Correspondence Clerks 35 $14,722 11.1 20 $18,250 0.0
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 1,200 $21,475 18.7 915 $22,676 14.1
Credit Authorizers, Checkers and Clerks 740 $17,835 12.2 500 $19,688 12.9
Customer Service Representatives 16,735 $18,849 15.9 10,920 $22,790 17.2
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 1,555 $25,806 47.6 1,275 $26,380 45.4
File Clerks 4,960 $12,411 11.6 2,240 $19,134 10.8
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 1,885 $11,429 12.7 780 $15,399 13.5
Interviewers Except Eligibility and Loan 3,375 $12,270 17.6 1,410 $18,715 15.6
Library Assistants, Clerical 1,415 $12,669 31.5 600 $17,793 32.2
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 1,755 $22,031 11.3 1,375 $23,582 13.1
New Account Clerks 180 $20,673 11.2 145 $21,705 9.8
Order Clerks 1,860 $15,322 9.5 840 $24,469 11.7
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping 890 $21,107 13.5 615 $24,082 14.9
Receptionists and Information Clerks 14,850 $12,635 8.6 6,820 $17,042 5.4
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and
Travel Clerks 1,690 $17,435 12.0 1,055 $21,806 13.7
Information and Record Clerks, All Other 1,095 $17,256 14.1 625 $22,215 13.2
Cargo and Freight Agents 195 $32,731 15.2 160 $34,352 18.5
Couriers and Messengers 2,900 $16,256 12.6 1,555 $23,521 13.4
Dispatchers 4,505 $23,827 6.5 3,085 $26,250 6.5
Meter Readers, Utilities 1,135 $21,345 2.3 865 $25,099 0.3
Postal Service Clerks 2,465 $37,142 14.0 1,705 $38,875 14.8
Postal Service Mail Carriers 5,535 $36,386 9.5 4,175 $39,193 10.6
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and
Processing Machine Operators 1,665 $36,153 14.6 1,210 $38,693 17.5
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 3,940 $31,268 17.4 3,005 $35,429 17.4
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 6,970 $19,737 5.5 4,835 $21,900 4.2
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 16,480 $13,272 5.3 8,550 $17,959 5.5
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers,
Recordkeeping 1,385 $21,725 6.8 980 $26,538 8.1
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 63,765 $18,739 10.4 41,250 $21,741 9.6
Computer Operators 3,340 $20,952 16.1 2,330 $25,532 18.9
Data Entry Keyers 6,560 $15,733 11.5 3,755 $19,317 10.2
Word Processors and Typists 3,015 $15,420 7.8 1,805 $18,821 3.2
Desktop Publishers 55 $20,694 59.3 20 $31,667 60.0
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 3,645 $19,119 14.5 2,585 $21,403 16.7
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.)
LOUISIANA; 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 1,175 $14,858 7.7 560 $21,064 6.1
Office Clerks, General 21,815 $15,413 11.3 12,080 $20,336 8.6
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 755 $11,907 8.5 380 $16,453 1.6
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 160 $10,179 35.6 60 $23,571 46.6
Statistical Assistants 445 $21,465 17.6 280 $24,241 21.4
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 6,735 $22,913 24.8 4,850 $26,400 23.8
FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing
and Forestry Workers 995 $28,476 18.1 720 $30,833 16.5
Agricultural Inspectors 195 $31,927 46.1 170 $32,135 47.4
Animal Breeders 55 $8,056 0.0 20 $10,000 0.0
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 360 $11,971 6.4 150 $19,792 15.2
Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers 6,650 $11,672 3.6 3,020 $16,639 3.1
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers 4,615 $16,130 3.2 1,700 $21,359 4.1
Hunters and Trappers 80 $14,286 0.0 35 $30,625 0.0
Forest and Conservation Workers 185 $21,858 6.5 135 $22,596 5.9
Logging Workers 2,945 $21,368 1.4 1,565 $26,023 1.0
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION WORKERS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers 22,310 $39,535 6.8 16,305 $40,520 7.3
Boilermakers 1,480 $32,189 0.7 660 $36,675 0.8
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons 2,645 $18,644 1.8 1,240 $22,068 3.4
Carpenters 22,875 $20,878 3.4 12,505 $25,679 3.5
Carpet, Floor and Tile Installers and Finishers 2,325 $20,171 1.5 1,195 $24,105 0.8
Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo
Workers 1,855 $18,314 0.6 885 $22,577 0.9
Contruction Laborers 17,250 $17,248 2.5 9,020 $22,349 2.8
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 70 $18,487 0.0 35 $19,712 0.0
Pile-Driver Operators 140 $23,036 0.0 95 $21,875 0.0
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment
Operators 7,235 $26,130 1.5 4,975 $28,019 1.6
Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and
Tapers 1,975 $20,062 2.5 1,015 $24,046 2.0
Electricians 12,795 $30,797 3.5 9,165 $32,334 3.7
Glaziers 670 $22,486 2.1 520 $24,417 0.0
Insulation Workers 1,410 $24,646 3.3 970 $27,540 1.8
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 10,520 $19,105 2.6 5,380 $22,406 2.9
Paperhangers 370 $18,333 9.0 180 $22,305 11.2
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 13,060 $30,203 1.9 8,450 $31,976 2.0
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 435 $16,875 0.0 175 $21,176 0.0
Reinforcing Iron Workers 140 $17,458 0.0 80 $24,464 0.0
Roofers 3,010 $13,262 0.9 1,315 $22,176 1.5
Sheet Metal Workers 1,895 $28,074 3.7 1,345 $30,463 2.1
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 2,260 $27,108 1.2 1,170 $31,637 0.5
Helpers, Construction Trades 2,715 $15,073 1.4 1,235 $19,852 0.8
Construction and Building Inspectors 1,345 $29,457 10.0 990 $31,348 10.0
Elevator Installers and Repairers 330 $45,026 7.9 295 $45,740 6.1
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.)
LOUISIANA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Fence Erectors 380 $14,665 0.0 210 $20,959 0.0
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 335 $22,061 0.0 205 $28,267 0.0
Highway Maintenance Workers 1,150 $19,690 0.3 710 $22,730 0.4
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment
Operators 200 $30,625 3.5 120 $33,355 0.0
Septic Tank Services and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 65 $20,156 0.0 40 $22,188 0.0
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 380 $18,368 2.6 210 $24,464 1.9
Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators,
Oil, Gas, and Mining 2,525 $37,006 4.4 1,095 $40,746 7.0
Earth Drillers Except Oil and Gas 740 $32,727 6.4 385 $40,441 5.5
Explosives Workers, Ordnance handling Experts, and
Blasters 320 $30,104 6.2 215 $30,542 9.3
Mining Machine Operators 2,785 $40,713 6.4 1,560 $41,645 5.4
Roof Bolters, Mining 10 $36,250 0.0 10 $36,250 0.0
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 280 $27,614 3.9 140 $30,227 6.5
Helpers - Extraction Workers 1,145 $29,538 0.2 425 $31,838 0.5
Other Extraction Workers 1,670 $29,191 4.1 825 $31,373 6.4
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics,
Installers and Repairers 7,165 $41,128 9.7 5,965 $43,030 10.6
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine
Repairers 3,155 $28,494 14.6 2,350 $31,642 14.1
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers
and Repairers 3,715 $38,875 7.7 3,045 $41,008 7.4
Avionics Technicians 210 $31,553 6.2 150 $30,385 5.4
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 690 $32,600 2.3 555 $34,675 1.1
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Transportation
Equipment 40 $17,500 0.0 20 $22,222 0.0
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Industrial and
Utility 295 $38,837 0.7 205 $43,125 1.0
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor
Vehicles 155 $48,375 9.6 120 $38,846 12.5
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers
and Repairers 525 $19,364 5.7 375 $21,875 5.9
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 895 $26,132 2.8 670 $29,149 3.1
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 2,680 $35,974 5.5 2,185 $36,393 6.1
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 2,650 $25,676 1.7 1,955 $28,229 1.8
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 390 $25,464 9.0 305 $27,179 7.3
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 15,990 $22,244 1.7 11,205 $25,985 1.9
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists 4,960 $29,925 0.8 3,955 $31,085 0.7
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service
Technicians and Mechanics 4,635 $32,963 1.4 3,290 $34,198 1.3
Small Engine Mechanics 1,305 $24,931 2.9 830 $26,507 2.2
Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics,
Installers, and Repairers 1,220 $20,874 1.5 830 $21,607 0.6
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.)
LOUISIANA; 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 835 $33,698 2.2 680 $35,712 1.3
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers 4,980 $25,786 2.1 3,640 $28,300 2.0
Home Appliance Repairers 935 $23,629 1.3 605 $29,135 2.0
Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics 7,440 $35,782 3.6 5,605 $37,338 3.6
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 7,440 $26,381 3.7 5,490 $29,944 3.1
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 795 $26,297 0.6 490 $29,525 0.0
Millwrights 2,650 $37,227 1.7 1,905 $40,948 1.9
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 1,750 $36,263 0.2 1,440 $40,236 0.0
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 2,280 $30,973 5.2 1,775 $32,252 5.3
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 2,230 $45,076 8.2 1,815 $46,910 8.0
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and
Repairers 845 $22,512 8.0 580 $24,063 10.6
Commercial Divers 635 $32,386 2.5 165 $45,063 0.0
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 410 $23,806 12.2 340 $24,243 14.7
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 425 $22,908 0.0 245 $26,875 0.0
Riggers 860 $25,997 0.0 400 $31,118 0.0
Signal and Track Switch Repairers 70 $37,969 0.0 55 $39,375 0.0
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 515 $18,277 2.9 265 $21,469 1.9
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 3,705 $24,995 4.6 2,550 $28,696 5.1
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and
Operating Workers 20,325 $41,634 11.3 16,840 $42,950 11.4
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems
Assemblers 25 $22,000 0.0 15 $46,250 0.0
Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical
Assemblers 1,185 $30,417 4.7 795 $35,357 6.3
Engine and Other Machines Assemblers 160 $17,439 6.3 115 $21,964 8.8
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 175 $25,455 4.0 150 $26,250 4.6
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 6,165 $20,829 4.5 3,715 $29,637 5.9
Bakers 2,315 $12,864 4.3 1,190 $16,573 1.8
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing
Workers 4,745 $15,857 1.7 2,735 $21,428 1.8
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine
Operators and Tenders 125 $25,250 7.2 65 $31,719 0.0
Food Batchmakers 855 $13,046 1.9 450 $17,274 3.5
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 115 $14,722 0.0 90 $15,500 0.0
Computer Control Programmers and Operators 165 $40,208 12.0 130 $40,104 15.3
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 80 $26,500 0.0 75 $27,500 0.0
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 10 $14,643 0.0 4 $13,750 0.0
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 95 $25,500 0.0 65 $25,250 0.0
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters,
Operators and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 610 $23,661 3.4 315 $28,750 4.1
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.)
LOUISIANA; 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 75 $25,000 0.0 45 $26,154 0.0
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine
Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal
and Plastic 610 $16,204 1.6 320 $20,795 3.1
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 115 $31,607 6.8 95 $41,458 8.2
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 20 $48,750 0.0 20 $48,750 0.0
Machinists 6,010 $33,888 2.5 4,805 $36,456 2.5
Metal Furnace and Kiln Operators and Tenders 205 $26,050 0.0 110 $27,237 0.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 55 $31,250 39.3 40 $40,625 55.0
Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 250 $22,308 9.5 185 $27,426 7.6
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Metal and Plastic 45 $33,125 4.7 40 $27,500 5.0
Tool and Die Makers 260 $40,978 5.0 235 $41,467 2.6
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 22,175 $30,489 0.7 14,320 $32,294 0.7
Heat Treating Equipment Equipment Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 65 $33,512 0.0 35 $29,821 0.0
Lay-Out Workers, Metal and Plastic 1,380 $30,549 1.7 1,010 $32,255 0.0
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, operators, and
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 110 $25,987 0.0 80 $35,833 0.0
Tool Grinders, Filers and Sharpeners 135 $21,944 0.0 95 $29,844 0.0
Metalworkers and Plastic Workers, All Others 3,415 $27,945 1.9 2,600 $30,805 1.7
Bookbinders and Bindery Workers 375 $15,833 2.1 245 $17,159 3.3
Job Printers 1,005 $21,013 7.4 660 $24,269 10.1
Prepress Technicians and Workers 625 $19,434 15.5 450 $23,400 11.8
Printing Machine Operators 1,435 $22,101 2.3 1,045 $25,925 2.7
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 3,525 $11,519 1.8 1,810 $14,101 2.3
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 1,995 $10,427 0.0 935 $13,469 0.0
Sewing Machine Operators 4,945 $11,885 2.3 2,730 $14,360 1.9
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 145 $20,694 18.2 95 $24,500 27.1
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders 25 $8,359 0.0 0 . .
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 1,400 $11,056 5.2 715 $13,895 5.6
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and
Tenders 130 $21,118 0.0 115 $21,645 0.0
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders 150 $11,184 3.3 75 $20,000 0.0
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 195 $27,153 0.0 155 $28,413 0.0
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 10 $11,964 0.0 10 $11,964 0.0
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and
Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 10 $28,750 0.0 0 . .
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 15 $9,583 60.0 4 $28,750 0.0
Upholsterers 495 $14,871 4.6 245 $21,680 3.3
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 200 $10,729 0.0 95 $15,750 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.)
LOUISIANA; BOTH SEXES
Percent Year-round Percent
Worked Median College Full-time Median College
in 1999 Earnings Graduates Workers Earnings Graduates
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 980 $19,434 4.5 735 $21,577 3.8
Furniture Finishers 230 $23,864 7.8 175 $24,659 4.0
Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood 10 $43,750 0.0 10 $43,750 0.0
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 640 $20,046 2.3 375 $25,781 4.0
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders,
Except Sawing 530 $22,074 3.6 370 $26,439 3.5
Woodworkers, All Other 395 $18,843 14.4 260 $19,762 21.8
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 735 $50,014 8.3 625 $50,483 9.6
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 2,035 $35,103 4.5 1,440 $37,103 5.2
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System
Workers 1,245 $27,402 7.4 945 $28,933 8.5
Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 3,860 $51,529 9.5 3,090 $52,058 9.6
Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders 1,730 $50,025 11.0 1,375 $51,544 12.1
Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending
Workers 2,430 $33,556 7.2 1,795 $41,176 9.2
Cutting Workers 1,230 $15,625 0.0 730 $21,070 0.0
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders 490 $27,806 0.0 380 $29,844 0.0
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and
Tenders 410 $23,938 6.3 275 $24,327 0.7
Inspectors, Testers, Sorter, Samplers, and Weighers 10,775 $29,203 12.0 7,235 $32,990 12.5
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 725 $18,415 19.6 490 $21,558 16.9
Medical, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 1,355 $20,817 12.3 875 $23,845 8.0
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 2,865 $15,525 2.7 1,465 $19,508 4.8
Painting Workers 2,435 $22,461 4.2 1,685 $26,869 2.6
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine
Workers 1,065 $11,961 12.0 520 $15,556 8.1
Semiconductor Processors 0 . . 0 . .
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 335 $26,486 2.4 235 $27,287 3.4
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment
Operators and Tenders 180 $23,571 0.0 130 $25,893 0.0
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 20 $30,481 0.0 20 $30,481 0.0
Etchers and Engravers 180 $16,964 22.0 130 $30,982 23.7
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, except Metal and
Plastic 305 $19,145 19.1 175 $21,615 2.3
Paper Goods Machines Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,445 $38,878 2.6 1,105 $40,550 2.6
Tire Builders 80 $26,842 0.0 65 $27,768 0.0
Helpers-Production Workers 1,470 $15,490 1.2 570 $20,441 1.1
Production Workers, All Other 17,820 $30,195 5.7 12,455 $35,240 6.5
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
Supervisors, Transportation and Material Moving
Workers 4,325 $32,208 10.0 3,270 $34,566 12.2
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 1,660 $50,801 49.6 1,060 $52,333 52.3
Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations
Specialists 430 $52,308 22.2 390 $57,991 20.5
TABLE 2. EARNINGS BY DETAILED OCCUPATION: 1999
(Data for Civilian Noninstitutional Workers From the 2000 Census. Workers who worked 50 weeks
or more and 35 or more hours per week in 1999 were classified as year-round full-time workers.)
LOUISIANA; 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 85 $26,806 0.0 40 $27,083 0.0
Bus Drivers 8,910 $15,269 3.1 2,745 $24,334 3.9
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 55,065 $24,080 3.2 35,750 $27,851 3.0
Taxi Drivers and Chauffers 3,550 $13,995 10.3 1,590 $17,846 8.7
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 185 $14,145 0.0 60 $26,500 0.0
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 1,230 $49,318 4.1 885 $52,917 4.9
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 255 $37,986 9.4 185 $39,063 13.0
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 750 $51,126 11.2 610 $52,077 10.9
Subway, Streetcar, and Other Rail Transportation
Workers 120 $27,431 4.1 110 $27,083 4.6
Sailors and Marine Oilers 3,815 $24,412 1.8 1,605 $27,479 3.9
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators 5,880 $44,489 4.8 2,200 $42,355 4.8
Ship Engineers 390 $37,292 8.5 210 $40,769 15.9
Bridge and Lock Tenders 525 $23,438 5.2 415 $23,516 6.5
Parking Lot Attendants 755 $10,575 1.3 380 $12,717 0.0
Service Station Attendants 1,385 $11,889 3.0 700 $16,447 4.1
Transportation Inspectors 625 $35,647 9.1 505 $38,950 11.3
Other Transportation Workers 125 $27,667 5.6 105 $27,784 6.5
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 135 $30,402 5.1 85 $31,250 8.0
Crane and Tower Operators 3,655 $37,088 1.5 2,095 $38,551 1.6
Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 660 $28,787 2.7 385 $31,842 4.7
Hoist and Winch Operators 860 $29,080 0.0 310 $30,521 0.0
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 6,710 $21,110 1.6 4,265 $24,182 1.7
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 4,545 $12,090 2.7 2,040 $17,371 1.9
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Materials Movers,
Hand 23,055 $16,986 3.1 12,085 $22,332 3.3
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 850 $24,492 1.2 615 $27,407 0.0
Packers and Packagers, Hand 3,400 $11,128 1.5 1,470 $16,078 1.3
Pumping Station Operators 1,095 $34,398 9.0 675 $35,022 13.5
Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collectors 1,350 $12,094 1.1 635 $16,775 2.4
Shuttle Car Operators 40 $20,787 0.0 30 $21,065 0.0
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 80 $29,375 0.0 35 $41,250 0.0
Material Moving Workers, All Other 1,485 $29,788 4.0 985 $32,124 0.8
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